Independently owned since 1905
Independently owned since 1905
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 32
With the final days of summer come the final days of another important season in the U.S. – election season. The general election is November 3, and the staff and the Sanders County Clerk and Recorder’s office has spent countless hours preparing. Sanders County Commissioners previously voted to hold an all-mail ballot election. Voters still have the option to vote in-person. Ballots will be mailed October 9 to all active registered voters. With that, Bobbi Christenson with the county election office says that voters should start seeing their ba...
A lack of housing in Sanders County and what to do about it was discussed last week at a housing needs assessment task force meeting. Around 30 representatives from various organizations in Sanders and Mineral counties, including Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) and Sanders County Community Housing Organization (SCCHO), collaborated in a joint effort. "I think the meeting was well populated," Ray Brown, SCCDC Executive Director, said of the attendance. "I think that reall...
Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a small woman at just 5-foot-1, but she made a huge impact with her life. Such was the case with a small gathering in Thompson Falls Sunday evening. Sarah Cooper of Trout Creek organized a candlelight vigil to honor Ginsberg, the Supreme Court Justice who passed away last weekend at the age of 87. Although only eight people came to the vigil, Cooper was happy to provide a common place for people to grieve and honor Ginsberg. Cooper said the idea was last minute, but "I...
After years of planning, Ainsworth Park is officially complete, however, the work for the Thompson Falls City Council is not over. For their September meeting the council discussed working on a use permit for groups and organizations interested in hosting events at the new park. The city has an event permit, but they believe that with Ainsworth, considering the expense put into its facilities, there needs to be a permit unique to the park. During the discussion they talked about fees, insurance and ordinance waivers related to such a permit. Th...
As part of a $8.2 billion federal investment into airport infrastructure, numerous airports across the country and Montana are receiving tax dollars to improve various parts of their facilities. Thompson Falls was one such small airport and received $733,276 from the federal government to upgrade its grounds. “If the tax money has to go somewhere, it might as well be here,” says Sanders County Commissioner Tony Cox, who has been working with the airport and other organizations to use the funds given by the government to the airport. Last yea...
Ruth Bader Ginsberg fought for equality not just for women, but for all Americans. She reached celebrity status for her ability to stand up for human rights. With the passing of Ginsberg, the Supreme Court Judge, it has us thinking about strong women who have influenced us throughout the years. My first job out of college was at The Herald in Everett, Washington. I had family in the area, but my work buddies at the daily newspaper became my family. One of my coworkers was Theresa Goffredo. She was a reporter and then a night city editor, and wi...
I first met my friend Bob in March of 1984. I was the FNG (Google it…I can’t write the definition here!) in Metro and Bob was an assistant squad leader in SWAT, which for me at the time was the epitome of what I aspired to be. Bob impressed me from day one. He was easy going, friendly and an absolute professional. Bob is an Oklahoma cowboy who joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1972 after serving in Vietnam. Over the years, I got to know Bob really well and we developed a clo...
Editor, It is illegal to steal and remove the signs of your political opponents. Some signs that were legally posted, with the landowner’s permission, on their private property, have been removed on the “back" Clark Fork Road. If you disagree with a candidate, contact them with your concerns, don’t illegally remove their legal signs. These actions get reported and there are consequences for those actions. Attempted intimidation and verbal threats are also uncalled for. This thief-bully mentality reflects society at its worst. Debbie Lyman...
Dear Editor: Rumor has it there’s a critical election coming November 3rd. Rumor has it the very fabric of our Republic and U.S. Constitution is at stake. Rumor has it your vote should count only with proper validity. So let’s consider this: if you agree with the message of Anti-Fa and Black Lives Matter, vote the Biden-Harris Ticket because they do not condemn the violence, destruction, and looting of businesses and private property nor the brutal attacks that severely injure or murder citizens. If you think it wise to Defund Our Police, vote...
HISTORY OF SANDERS COUNTY BY J.H. BRAUER Johann Heinrich ‘John’ Brauer was born February 5, 1870, in Hanover, Prussia, Germany. He came with his parents to the United States in 1879. He came to Missoula in September 1899 and moved to Thompson Falls in 1905. J.H. Brauer and his wife Mary had 13 children. Their home, which is still standing, now houses the Sunflower Gallery. Mr. Brauer, with the exception of two terms, served as the county surveyor from 1909 to 1954, when he retired. Continued from last week. By the way, the picture you see han...
ELDER DALIN JOHNSON, Peoria, Arizona - “To do service, especially helping people with their gardens and raking leaves.” EMMANUEL LEFEBVRE, Thompson Falls - “Getting firewood.” BLAIR BROOKS, Thompson Falls - “To sit outside with a blanket on a cool day and drink coffee.” BRANDON KNUTSON, Thompson Falls - “It would absolutely have to be being outside and doing anything athletic, sports wise or going out on a hike.” SIERRA LILLY, Thompson Falls - “High school sports.” BRIAN BROWN, Kila, Montana - “Hunting, because it gets me out of the house and...
Ambulance T. Falls 8, Plains 12, Paradise 2, Trout Creek 1, Hot Springs 3, Heron 1, Dixon 1 Sunday, September 13 Informational case, Dixon. Disturbance, Plains. General animal call or complaint, T. Falls. Road hazard/blockage, Paradise. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. U.S. Forest Service campground check, Paradise. Theft, Plains. Security check, Hot Springs. Monday, September 14 Stolen vehicle, Hot Springs. Informational case, Hot Springs. Coroner called, Hot Springs. Theft, Trout Creek. Animal bite, report of...
Montana Highway Patrol Jimmy McCracken, 44, habitual offender, $333, 16 days in jail. Sakoya Ladeaux, exceeding special zone speed limit, $65. Gary Lammert, 56, seatbelt violation, $20. Babak Jabbari, 54, day speeding, $70. David Phillips, 42, day speeding, $120. Jeffrey Barton, 35, improper passing, $85; day speeding, $120. Michael Caltzonzint, 34, day speeding, $70. Alisha Burland-Taylor, 43, day speeding, $20. Shane Drollinger, 53, day speeding, $70. Larry Olson, 68, day speeding, $70. Sean Cotter, 45, day speeding, $70. Nolan McDaniels,...
Volunteers finished erecting an historical sign exhibit for the Paradise Center Walking Trail at the Paradise Center last week. John and Karen Thorson and Don Stamm spent just over three hours last Wednesday putting up the metal signs along the 1,100-foot long paved trail, which encircles the center playground and the old schoolhouse. "When the center is closed people can still get sense of history of the place and the natural environment of the area," said Karen Thorson, a member of the...
I first met Monica Tranel during her 500-mile bike trip from Lincoln County to Ravalli County to meet with her constituents. She was as fresh as a daisy despite the 90-degree heat the day she arrived at Cascade Campground. She took time during her Sanders and Mineral county visits to listen and answer questions from residents who met her along the route (masked and socially distanced). Not all people pay much attention to the duties of the Public Service Commission. Tranel explained the job of regulating utilities and her former experience as...
On September 4, I sent the following letter to Noxon School Board Trustee Chris Stough. It should be noted Stough is running for county commissioner. “There is talk that your children no longer attend Noxon Public Schools. If this is not the case, please disregard my question. If it is true, why have you lost confidence in the school’s ability to provide an education, so much so that you took this drastic measure? You highlighted the fact you are a parent during your school board campaign and in your bid for county commissioner you are tou...
On Tuesday, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), launched the 2020 Census State Championship. A program that will help encourage counties and tribes in Montana to compete for the highest increase in self-response rates to the 2020 Census. The program started September 15 and will run until September 30. “With only 15 days left in the 2020 Census count, the Commerce Department and the Montana Complete Count Committee are urging every Montana resident to respond to the 2020 Census before the shortened deadline of September 30,” a pre...
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. — Dieter Harold Wayne Hudson died peacefully at the age of 75 on September 16, 2020, at the Trout Creek, Montana, home he shared with his loving wife of 39 years, Liz. Harold was a proud American and Vietnam Army Veteran. He served in the Army from December 1961-January 1971. He was in South Korea from 1963-67, and Germany in 1962 and 1969. In Vietnam, he served as an Infantry Platoon SSGT from 1966-67 (10th Aviation S... Full story
Ann Laws passed away peacefully on September 15, 2020, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the age of 78. Ann was born September 23, 1941 to Loyd and Carol Byfield in Sandpoint, Idaho. She grew up with seven siblings whom she helped care for. Her stepfather, Milton Inman, supported the family as a logger which involved a lot of moving around. It was when the family lived in Snyder, Montana, that Ann met the love her life, Larry Laws, at a dance at the grange in Whitepine, Montana. They went on to marry... Full story
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Tabes 6. MBD 9. Rebs 13. Hilar 14. Taro 15. Elul 16. Edam 17. Palau 18. Menu 19. Meteorite 21. Soaks 22. Slaws 23. Mod 24. Oh 25. SBE 28. Aha 29. Bares 31. Head 33. Unpopular 36. Eased 38. Eos 39. Sebum 41. Necessity 44. Debs 45. Satie 46. Old 48. Reb 49. HS 51. Med 52. Anent 54. Eager 56. Primarily 60. Slat 61. Babas 62. Amia 63. Sere 64. Icon 65. Scalp 66. Emir 67. DAR 68. Memos SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. Them 2. Aide 3. Blat 4. Eames 5. Sr 6. Malts 7. Brae 8. Dou 9. Remodeled 10....
A bumble bee straddles a salvia flower to collect pollen near Plains. According to Montana State University, there are 250 bumble bee species worldwide, 45 in North America, north of Mexico, including 28 species in Montana....
In 1983 two men were driving westbound across the Highway 200 bridge over the Thompson River, just east of Thompson Falls, at around midnight. The driver, 23-year-old Raleigh Smith, accompanied by a friend, 20-year-old Christopher Otto, suddenly swerved and drove into the embankment, rolling the vehicle which collided with a tree. Smith, who was a former rodeo champion from Cut Bank, died instantly, and his friend was rushed to the hospital. After the wreck, a highway marker was placed on the...
A tribe of turkeys travels through a yard near Trout Creek. The first days of fall are bringing cooler weather this week....
Old computers, printers, televisions and other electronics were gathered at the county's annual E-waste event last Saturday. Organizers said the event was a complete success. Organized by Kathy Conlin with Sanders County with help from Dusti Johnson with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and hosted at the Thompson Falls Transfer site, the event drew people from across the county. The recycling was done by 406 Recycling, a licensed electronic recycler through the DEQ. 406...
Fear the relentless ones, for they can never be satisfied. Unrelenting to the visiting Darby Tigers from the get-go Saturday, the persistently relentless Thompson Falls Blue Hawks swamped the Tigers 56-0 on Previs Field. Far from satisfied, the unbeaten (4-0) and No. 4 ranked Hawks wing to Arlee Friday to hopefully continue their relentless quest for a Western 8-Man playoff berth against the 2-2 Warriors. Arlee defeated Victor 34-12 Saturday. "I look at Arlee as kind of a dark horse in the...
