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The State of Montana has put a halt on any further Hecla mining operations claiming they are not in compliance with environmental laws. In return, Hecla has filed a lawsuit against the State claiming they have no legal grounds. Originally, Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded Hecla permits allowing them to move forward with their mining claims in western Montana. According to Jenifer Garcin, Public Information Specialist for DEQ, “Hecla permitees met the requirements of the Metal Mine Reclamation Act and MEPA/NEPA, t...
Pat’s Knob, southwest of Plains, decided to put a snafu in local residents receiving Missoula network television signals last week. According to Western Sanders County TV District, a pair of antennas were damaged during inclement weather. Two trips were made by a two-person maintenance team, via snowmobile, to repair one “bent out of shape” antenna that receives the signal from Blacktail Mountain, south of Kalispell. In addition, a second “transmitter antenna aimed towards the Weeksville tower was completely destroyed,” the District reported....
Despite his post-traumatic stress disorder and a fear of public speaking, Plains resident Ed Foste knew his message to help veterans was important enough to get up and talk along the greenway in Plains Monday afternoon. Foste is part of Joint Operation Mariposa, a nonprofit organization created to bring awareness to veteran suicides and the families that are impacted. Foste spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy before retiring in 2002 – much of that time on the flight deck of aircraft carriers – and...
Easter Sunday’s forecast is a brisk 20 degrees, but area organizations are preparing for entertaining events. Noxon Town Park Committee has an egg hunt planned for kids in the area, Easter Sunday, April 1 “beginning noon sharp,” according to longtime organizer Sharon Larkin. The committee welcomes the public to join them at Noxon Town Park, across from the store, to hunt for candy filled eggs, as well as 20 eggs carrying $20 bills. Chocolate bunnies and other prizes are up for grabs and the hunt is divided into age groups to keep things fair;...
The Sanders County Fair demolition derby will continue, but the board is still unsure whether or not the Plains Lions Club will be in the arena to help, according to Sanders County Commissioner Carol Brooker. Fair Manager Chris McGuigan notified the Lions members in attendance at last week’s March fair board meeting that the club would have to purchase spectator insurance and sign waivers to be in the arena during the derby. “We would not be able to do that simply because we would not come out with very much,” said Lions President Duane Highc...
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark came through our area more than 200 years ago on the Corps of Discovery Expedition. They became famous for their exploration out west. A lot has changed here in two centuries, but their names are still prominent, from counties to rivers and monuments. Though Lewis and Clark are an important part of our history, other famous Americans made an impact in the area as well. Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was one of those. Roosevelt came to Thompson Falls to hunt the “great white g...
Last Wednesday I had an amazing experience to be allowed to attend the “1700” minute Thompson Falls High School response to the National Day to Walk Out. I want to offer acknowledgment and deep appreciation for this day-long activity. From the point of inspiration of the idea, to all those that contributed to and participated in this remarkable day, thank you!!!!! We as a community are fortunate to have all of you. I experienced such respect, attentiveness and engagement from all but three students (that chose not to attend). The connections de...
Editor, I just want to say how happy I am that I live in the area of Thompson Falls. I live on the Thompson River, and I’m thankful for the crews who are always out there to remove snow. Also I’d like to thank the power company for always working long hours to make sure we have electricity. Finally, I want to thank our community – the schools, churches, city workers and emergency service personnel always on call to help. Life is good, but it’s even better here in Sanders County. Susan Rynearson, Thompson Falls...
With dysfunction in Washington DC near an all-time high, it’s nice to see the Montana delegation help lead the way to a badly needed deal to help our federal forests. Last week, in spite of a four-inch “blizzard” in our nation’s Capitol, a deal was reached that will truly help Montana avoid another smoke-filled summer, and hopefully start bringing the health of our forests back from the brink. Working with colleagues from around the country, Sen. Jon Tester, Sen. Steve Daines, and Rep. Greg Gianforte helped broker a compromise which provide...
7 YEARS AGO • APRIL, 1948 MAIN STREET AT ITS BEST Public spirited citizens of Thompson Falls turned out in full force Sunday morning to clean Main Street, a project sponsored by D.J. Brockway. The accumulation of mud was shoveled from the curbs, then was washed away. The fire department equipment and the city grader were used effectively. This is the beginning of a campaign to make Main Street more attractive. OBITUARY – ARA DAVIS DOLSON Ara Davis Dolson was born near Novelty, Missouri March 8, 1869, and after being in ill health for ten years...
KYLE HOFFMAN, Thompson Falls — ”I’m from Thompson Falls but I’m now stationed in the Navy in Virginia. I’m home for the holiday to spend time with my family who I don’t get to see too often.” KEITH GOULLETTE, Sandpoint, Idaho — “We always have church services in the open air at sunrise. We start at 6:30 a.m. Then we come back to church for service. He is Risen Hallelujah!” CINDY SARTAIN, Trout Creek — “Given that it’s my first week in Montana and my husband and I are caretaking The Lodge at Trout Creek, we expect to meet a lot of new people...
Ambulances: T. Falls, 6; Plains, 6; H. Springs, 3. Sunday, March 18 Assault, H. Springs. Arrest made for open container in vehicle on Hwy. 200, Plains. Coroner requested, Dixon. Rusty handgun found in H. Springs parking lot. Traffic complaint, erratic driving, Plains. Fire in the old railroad depot, Heron. Arrest made for partner/family member assault, H. Springs. Bear inside of a H. Springs residence. Welfare check requested, Heron. Verbal threats made, Plains. Monday, March 19 Welfare check requested, H. Springs. Domestic dispute, T. Falls....
An 18-year-old stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington appeared in District Court Tuesday on charges of burglary and tampering with physical evidence, both felonies. Tyler Robinson was 17 at the time the allege crimes were committed in October 2015, but turned 18 in June 2016 and is being charged as an adult. Court documents alleged than more than 30 guns, antler knives and jewelry were stolen from a gun safe at a Heron residence. Judge James Manley set a trial date of Aug. 13 for Robinson, who was released on his own recognizance. If found...
Montana Highway Patrol Alexander Ragozinski, 29, $385, no liability insurance, 2nd offense. Stephen Pruitt, 58, $185, failure to give approaching vehicle half of roadway. Mahaila Glasoe, 22, $20, seatbelt violation. Lakaena Sarani, 23, $65, speeding in a restricted zone. James Phillips, 59, $20, seatbelt violation. John Sanders, 71, $20, seatbelt violation. James Phillips, 59, $20, seatbelt violation. James Phillips, 59, $20, day speeding. Logan Benson, 18, $85, speeding in a restricted zone. David Duval, 17, $65, speeding in a restricted...
Health. Epidemics. Statistics. Tobacco use. Kaitlynd (KT) Todd, 23, is studying epidemiology (the study of epidemics) and biostatistics (the study of health statistics) as a master of public health student at University of California-Berkeley. As a college student, she is also in the Truth Initiative's fellowship program. Because she cares deeply about the impacts of tobacco on health and environments, she shared last week with Noxon High School students, how she has pursued all of the above....
Plains Ranger District is getting a jump start on the recreation season. The six-person crew will begin mid-April clearing low elevation trails and move on up as snow levels allow. Trails that receive attention every year are “important recreation sites for the communities we serve, so we make them our top priority,” stated Mikey Church, Recreation Staff Assistant. “Our priority schedule has three tiers; every year, every other year and once every three to five years.” Priority one trails on schedule for clearing are Baldy Lake Spur, Baldy M...
Staff, trustees, and parents of students at Noxon Schools were able to get to know their candidates for the upcoming opening for district superintendent. In a special meeting with the Noxon trustees, an open interview took place. After which, the board took action to select a new superintendent. Following deliberation, Mike Ehinger was selected to fill the position. The finalists for the position to be considered for hiring included Larry Markuson, James Baldwin, and Michael Ehinger. Markuson has been the superintendent at White Sulphur...
The Thompson Falls Public Library welcomed the tooth fairy (Annie Sundstrom) for story time on Saturday. Sundstrom read books to local kids and helped with tooth-inspired crafts. Story time is held each Saturday at 11 a.m. at the library....
County Christians will visit their preferred house of worship to observe the Easter holy days, this weekend. Noxon’s Baptist Moutain Church will hold a Passover dinner, Friday, March 30 (RSVP 847-1020). The congregation will meet Sunday, 11 a.m. for Easter service. The Noxon Mission will hold Easter Mass on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 4 p.m. Cabinet Mountain Bible Church in Trout Creek will hold a Good Friday service 6 p.m. at the church. A sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. at the Trout Creek boat launch Easter Sunday, followed by brea...
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It was called a turkey shoot, but the targets were pigeons and the prizes were chickens, hams, and bacon. Between 35-40 people participated in the Plains Trap Club Spring Turkey Shoot Saturday, competing in 48 squads of seven different classes of competition – ladies, junior, doubles, mixed, buddy shoot, Annie Oakley, and the final event of the day, the "5X40." "This is the toughest one here," said Plains resident James Jermyn of the 5X40 contest. Each person put $5 into the kitty and took f...
Call it a redo, call it a new way to keep greenbacks local and customers satisfied. John and Barb Mosher have decided to leave "Subway" behind and convert back to the "Old Mill." After ending a 20-year contract with the national restaurant franchise Subway, the Moshers decided it was time to give a voice to the local customers, who they feel should decide what menu items will be served while having more control over enhancing the local economy. "We will now be able to control our own menu,"...
Frank Tyro became visibly tearful when talking about his longtime friend and colleague after showing a documentary film about the man who dedicated his life to research on polar bears. The nearly hour-long film about the late wildlife biologist Chuck Jonkel was shown at the United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon to a small crowd of people from Plains, Paradise, Trout Creek, and Missoula. The event was free, donations went to the Great Bear Foundation, a nonprofit organization that was...
The Sanders County Clerk and Recorder’s office recently made upgrades to the online document search system. Clerk and Recorder Nichol Scribner said the office has been working for two years to transition to the new system. Records, including property deeds, mortgages and any other documents filed with the county Clerk and Recorder’s office from 1999 to current, are available online. The documents have been available online for several years, but the county recently switched systems, now utilizing the iDoc Market software. Searching the doc...
The Lady Hawk softball team dove into the season head first, playing host to the defending B-C state champion Florence Falcons on Saturday. The Hawks suffered a tough loss 16-0 in five innings, but that's not deterring first-year coach Jared Koskela. "After two years of not having a team and then knowing that you're playing the state champs," Koskela said, "you can't have any more nerves than that. That's the elite competition, and now the team knows where they need to be." Koskela said now...
