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City councils hold funds as county untangles Plains, Thompson Falls library levy payments
Levy funds are stuck in limbo while the county treasurer looks to correct a mistake that has complicated the finances for both Thompson Falls and Plains.
Quick response keeps fire damage minimal
As the last of the crowd was headed out the gate of the Sanders County Fair on Aug. 31, local fire crews were rushing in to the 4-H pavilion where a fire had broken out.
Classics on display at local hospital fundraiser
The annual Car and Bike Show at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital was still hailed a success even though the smoke from forest fires lingered in the air on the day of the event.
Groups helps haul for Montana ranchers in need
The Sanders County “hay boys” got together to do their part in helping out the Eastern Montana ranchers with some much-needed hay for livestock.
4-H exhibitors turn out in droves for fair
Seven clubs and more than 100 young people exhibiting their animals, projects and all in-between turned out at the recent fair.
Type II team continues to fight area fires
As the fires continue, the smoke is thickening within the county; not just from the active fires within, but also from fires burning in Washington and Oregon.
Bikers bring powerful message about bullying
Faces of the kids ranging from pre-kindergarten to high school seniors lit up when three Harley motorcycles rolled onto the playground at Alberton School last Thursday. Bikers Against Bullies riders, Flash!, Dave Withrow and Jared Blake also rolled in with a heartfelt message to raise awareness and empower the community to fight the terrible effects of bullying on young people.
Sen. Daines issues warning about wildfires
As flames dance around the region and the state’s $30 million wildfire budget has been depleted, Montanans have been left wondering how long they will be suffering from the effects of the fires and what can be done to improve fire conditions.
Hot Springs opens season with win over Plains
It was a close game when looking at the scoreboard for three of the four games in Tuesday night’s match. The Hot Springs Lady Savages came out with a 3-1 win against the Plains Trotters.
Thank you, firefighters
On Sunday, July 14, 2017, lightening struck and the Sunrise Fire took off down the mountain and then continued to burn throughout several drainages (including Sunrise, Verde Creek, Quartz Creek, and finally into the Trout Creek area), forcing many families to evacuate their homes.
Simple Simon's Pizza more than just a slice
County residents who love to indulge in a slice of pizza would remember just a few weeks ago that Simple Simon’s restaurants in Plains and Thompson Falls were taking donations ahead of the school start.
Sheep Gap Fire threatens homes near Plains
The afternoon of August 28th a lightening storm that passed through the Plains and Thompson Falls area’s ignited approximately 20 fires. One fire being the Sheep Gap blaze that is still un-contained by firefighters at time of print.
1,500 wildfires have burned over 937 square miles of Montana
Wildfires continue to plague Montana with several new lightning-caused fires in the Plains and Thompson Falls area on August 31. In Seeley, schools were closed and evacuation orders were made throughout the area as the Rice Ridge Fire has torn through 37,300 acres.
Governor Bullock visits Alberton Preschool
It was only the second day of class in their little lives and the students in the Alberton Preschool had already gotten the attention of Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock. He was visiting 17 schools around the state who had qualified for the STARS Preschool grant, one of which was Alberton. On Aug. 31 he met with the school principal, Kyle Fisher, Superintendent Steve Picard and preschool teacher Sue Dallapiazza to welcome them back to school. He also visited Franklin Elementary School in Missoula earlier that day.
Root cause of fires?
A root cause is an initiating cause of either a condition or a causal chain that leads to an outcome or effect of interest. Commonly, root cause is used to describe the depth in the causal chain where an intervention could reasonably be implemented to improve performance or prevent an undesirable outcome.
History takes shape at local restoration
Work never ends for Joe Sheppard and Joann Mathers as they continue to restore the old yellow house on Garber Street in Plains.
Lightning sparks new fire between Plains and Thompson Falls
**FIRE UPDATE SANDERS COUNTY**
Autumn brings aggressive hornets
By KATHLEEN WOODFORD
Request made for post-fire salvage on Sunrise Fire
The Sunrise Fire is only about 60 percent contained but the Mineral County Resource Coalition has already drafted a request to Lolo National Forest Supervisor, Tim Garcia, to begin plans for post-fire salvage operations.
Montana Aussie adventures with Erin-Jay
The count down is on … to the Fair and also for the start of the School year.