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Hunters took to the field last weekend across northwest Montana for the opening weekend of the general deer and elk season. Amid unseasonably warm temperatures, harvest rates were down at four of the five check stations in Region 1. At the Thompson Falls check station, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) checked 320 during opening weekend, the same number as the 2017 opening weekend. Overall in Region 1, FWP staff checked 2,632 hunters, 150 white-tailed deer, 10 mule deer and 19 elk for a harvest rate of 6.8 percent. FWP Wildlife Biologist...
Thompson Falls’ solid waste transfer station is in the process of relocating to a new site closer to town. The new location is just east of the railroad overpass. “We had a 25-year lease with TRL,” stated Jason Peterson, Solid Waste Refuse District Supervisor. “The lease came up, and they wanted to utilize the land differently.” The county purchased a 10-acre piece of property on the east end of town where the station will now be located. Peterson believes this will provide a more permanent site for the transfer station. Peterson stated th...
THE VIEW from the historic bridge below NorthWestern's Thompson Falls dam includes clear water and the fresh colors of fall. At right, the high water line from this spring's runoff can be seen....
Sanders County election officials are warning voters about misinformation in mailings. Sanders County Clerk and Recorder Nichol Scribner said that information in a recent pamphlet mailed by the Republican National Committee (RNC) was incorrect. The RNC pamphlet reported that ballots needed to be returned by Monday, Nov. 5 at noon. However, Scribner clarified that ballots, including absentee, can be submitted until 8 p.m. on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 6). The pamphlet also states that ballots “received by the board of elections no later than 1...
Money makes the world go around. Money also is necessary to help those who need a lift in life, a support system, a fresh start, a little assistance to begin a new, better life. Sanders County Coalition for Families (SCCFF) is focused on helping all victims of domestic and sexual violence, child abuse and stalking. With the current age of financial uncertainty, SCCFF may need some assistance of their own. The Coalition has received some unfortunate news. Of three grants, which provide major...
Red Ribbon Week started in the 80s, and decades later the importance of educating our kids about the dangers of drug use is just as relevant. Educating our kids starts at home, but it takes a commitment from our entire community. The Red Ribbon Week activities include fun things such as doughnuts and dress-up days for the kids, but the message is clear. Keeping kids away from drugs leads to healthier lifestyles and healthier choices as they grow up. According to a 2017 study on Substance Abuse in Montana by the Montana Department of Justice,...
Editor, Talk about a smokescreen! Paul Fielder’s claim that he will reduce smoky air if elected county commissioner is pretty easy to see through. Paul may be forgetting that the responsibilities and authority of a county commissioner do not include managing our public lands. A good county commissioner is focused on running county government efficiently and based, not on political ideology, but on being respectful and responsive to the needs and preferences of county residents. Both Paul and Jennifer have been working hard to make political h...
Clean water is possible with responsible mining. Responsible mining costs the mining companies more money. Montanans must ask why these companies will spend millions of dollars to defeat legislation ensuring the purity of our rivers when it makes more sense to invest that money in the mining process to maintain our clean water during the extraction of our treasures? Taking those extra measures to mine responsibly also creates jobs; as does reclamation. The difference is who pays for it; the companies who profit in the first instance, or the...
To the Editor, I am a registered Republican. I have never written to the editor before in my 64 years. I cannot stay silent any longer. This midterm election is too important. I’ve never been very good at understanding politics, but in the last eight to 10 years I have been paying more attention. Our country seemed to be going in the direction of meaningful civil discourse, services for everyone, respect for everyone, protection for our environment, and basic common sense. What is happening now under our current administration is d...
I had the privilege to be in Kabul, Afghanistan, on June 14, 2014. That was a significant date for the Afghan people because it was the second round of their first-ever democratic election. I consider having been there a privilege because of what I witnessed. I was in a position to see rockets launched into the city by terrorists determined to derail the election. The Afghan people stood in line to vote, knowing they could be in the crosshairs! As part of the process, each person had to present...
4 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 19, 1978 GREEN ONCE PLAYED WITH ROYALTY “When I was a little brat I played with King Edward VIII and Lord “Louie” Mountbatten,” reminisced local ornithologist, Jack Green. “We didn’t belong to royalty but my father owned a yacht and raced with them.” Jack recalls that King Edward was a sissy as a boy. These were the great races at the Isle of Wite in England. Every crown head of Europe came with his magnificent yacht. The Czar of Russia, King Alphonso of Spain and the Kaiser of Germany all came to the Cowles Regatta...
BOB MARTIN, Thompson Falls – “I didn’t have any toys when I was little. My ‘toy’ was a Remington Model 12. My wife, however, has a Roy Rogers doll and his horse Trigger with a saddle and everything.” TOM HARRIS, Thompson Falls – “My first ‘toy’ was a Steven’s 22 rifle. That was my favorite.” JASON ARNOLD, Trout Creek – “Legos. I usually built houses or buildings with them. They are a fun toy for kids. I played with them for four years and kept them for 10. Then we donated them to others.” JEANNE COLLIER, Plains – “I had a hula hoop. I didn...
Ambulances: Noxon, 2; T. Falls, 3; Plains, 5; H. Springs, 6; Dixon QRU, 2. Sunday, October 14 Welfare check requested, coroner requested, T. Falls. Kids jumping on equipment at Forest Service, Plains. Two-vehicle non-injury accident at Farmer and McGowan, Plains. Monday, October 15 Domestic disturbance, H. Springs. Moose running up Ferry Street, made it to the Mule Pasture, T. Falls. One-vehicle accident with injuries, Mountain View and Swamp Creek Loop, T. Creek. Skidder and a pickup went through a corner of private property and took out a...
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Justin Lovell, 34, no liability insurance, 1st offense, $85. Robert Croft, 60, violation of restrictions on probationary license, $135. Michael Jenkins, 45, failure to drive to right of roadway, $75; careless driving, $85; speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Nicholas Milliken, 29, no liability insurance, 1st offense, $285. Christina Prien, 34, day speeding, $50. Robert Croft, 60, violation of restrictions on probationary license, $45. Jacob Young, 20, night speeding, $20. Barry Campbell, 59, speeding in a r...
Thompson Falls schools kicked off Red Ribbon Week activities on Tuesday with a "Donut Do Drugs" event at the high school. Students signed a banner that read "Graduation Matters – I'm Drug Free!" pledging to stay drug free. The students were also given donuts and red wristbands for making the pledge. Counselor Jodi Morgan said the event was to help students make a commitment to not do drugs. Grant money from the Graduation Matters program sponsored the donuts, and Flathead Valley Chemical D...
Changes are in the air for Western Sanders County TV District. Noxon and Trout Creek will now offer KSPS, Spokane PBS on channel 15. In addition, channels 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 and 7-4 will host World, Create and KIDS. For those living in Thompson Falls, two new stations have been added. Family and Heartland are replacing KSPS and KXLY 4, both of Spokane, which were lost earlier due to moving subscription service. Daily schedules for these stations can be viewed at www.lukencommunications.com. Missoula channels currently include: channel 8 (CBS),...
A new information kiosk at Wild Goose Landing in Thompson Falls is complete, thanks to funding from a LOR (Livability, Opportunity and Responsibility) Foundation grant. The kiosk includes a map of city trails, fish identification for the Clark Fork River and information about the city. Jen Kreiner with the Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) said that work at Wild Goose Landing also included collaboration with NorthWestern Energy to upgrade access and increase safety on the...
Alice Helen Dettwiler, 91, went home to be with the Lord, passing peacefully on Oct. 6, 2018 at Luther Park in Sandpoint, Idaho, where she had been living since May of 2017. Alice was born on September 12, 1927 in Kalispell, Montana, to Guy and Dorothy Foot. She graduated from Kalispell High School in 1945 then went on to St. Mary's School of Nursing in Rochester, Minnesota, where she became a registered nurse. Alice married Arthur Dettwiler on September 2, 1954 in Kalispell. They raised three...
Darrell Ralph Grimm passed away October 12, 2018, at his home in Thompson Falls with his family at his side. Darrell was born in Orofino, Idaho, on August 22, 1929, the oldest child of Ralph and Elizabeth Grimm. Darrell moved his family to Montana in 1955. He spent more than 40 years working in sawmills, ending his career by retiring in 1991 from Flodin/TRL after 27 years. His interests ranged from intricate woodworking projects, hunting, fishing and family gatherings to following his brother’s band and later his son’s bands and dancing to thei...
There is an opportunity in December for vendors, shoppers and seniors at Noxon High School. The annual Christmas Bazaar organized by the Noxon School PTO have slated this year’s event for Sunday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendor spaces are still available for the crafty and those with products to sell. With all proceeds going to the Noxon Senior Scholarship Fund, a little Christmas shopping will help scholarship recipients to further their academic pursuits. In addition to the gifts for all ages available for purchase at the bazaar, t...
Ron Burghard, 1964 Thompson Falls graduate, is performing solo at a benefit concert at 7 p.m., Saturday, October 27, at the Rex Theatre. Ron grew up on what is now the Muster Ranch and he was graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1964. He maintains a part-time residence locally. This year’s benefit concert will focus on “Western Folk,” classic country and his own songs. His performance is free and open to the public although donations are greatly appreciated. Financial donations will be matched by Town Pump Charitable Foundation at it...
Naomi Leisz is running unopposed for Sanders County Attorney. 1. What will be your top prioity as Sanders County Attorney? Primarily, to work closely with Sanders County law enforcement agencies and to work hard at collaborating a mutual, respectful relationship with the Sheriff's Department. Moreover, to seek out the resources we have here in Sanders County and learn what resources are already available to assist the County Attorney's office in resolving cases. To learn more about the various...
Nichol Scribner is running unopposed for Sanders County Clark & Recorder/Treasurer/Superintendent of Schools. 1. How will you balance the duties of this office now that Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer and Superintendent of Schools are combined? I have an amazing staff, as most of you know, they know their jobs and do their jobs well. The ladies that work in both the Clerk & Recorder's and Treasurer's office are critical components to the combination of the offices. Recently, the county contracted wi...
Trout Creek Park will once again become home to ghosts and ghouls on Halloween. The Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) is inviting area families to join them as they transform the park into a haunted maze. The fun begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, with trips through the maze and roaming through the graveyard. A costume contest will be held, with judging for ages 0-3 and 4-7 at 6:45 p.m., and 8-12 and 13 and over categories at 8:45 p.m. At 7 p.m., the group Dance Xplosion from Thompson Falls will perform. And at...
The annual Harvest Party for the community was held at the Langford Ranch last Sunday afternoon. Fine weather and a good turnout lent to fun for all. There was fresh hot apple cider from the blueberry farm, and a beautiful large campfire which roasted fresh corn. Chili and cornbread complimented the fresh corn and caramel apples for desert. There was storytelling and singing. The kids enjoyed climbing on the hay bales. Some enjoyed getting their faces wet dunking for apples. The wilderness...
