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Guill sentenced to 50 years
A Heron man convicted of raping his daughter repeatedly over a 14 year period was sentenced Tuesday evening to 50 years in the Montana State Prison. Douglas Guill, 56, reportedly told the girl that he was God and could send her to hell. The abuse began when the victim was 6 years old, culminating in three-way sexual intercourse with her father and stepmother.
My first steps
The small llama lies near its mother on the hard dirt of the coral, its white legs drawn in, tucked underneath its small body. The long narrow face resting gently on the ground with its eyes all but closed.
Arena Cross riders go big at fair
Jason Shueh
Heron man sentenced to 50 years for sexual intercourse without consent
A Heron man convicted of raping his daughter repeatedly over a 14 year period was sentenced Tuesday evening to 50 years in the Montana State Prison. Douglas Guill, 56, reportedly told the girl that he was God and could send her to hell. The abuse began when the victim was 6 years old, culminating in three-way sexual intercourse with her father and stepmother.
St. Regis man fights California wildfires
Curtis Cochran laughs now when he talks about the more than a month he spent in July fighting fires in California, but when he was there things were much more serious.
Looking for a few good melons
If watermelon-eating contests were a measure of human achievement, Dixon’s Melon Days last Saturday might be considered a slice of pure nirvana.
Horse sculptures donated to Plains resident
Don Grazier has been sculpting for 22 years. At the age of 87, he said he’s not quite done yet.
Sanders County Fair draws 3,000 entries
The 97th Annual Sanders County Fair began on Monday after months of preparation.
Piranhas team swims powered by pie
Don't underestimate the power of pie. It's a three-letter word that can have an appetite for grabbing attention. Just ask the Plains Piranhas Swim Team that held their Homemade Pie and Dessert Social last Thursday at the Plains Pool.
New tricks for dog owners to protect pets
We’ve all heard of the “dog days of summer,” the hottest days during the summer months. Although the saying would have you believe that dogs enjoy being out in the heat, take it from me as the owner of a new puppy, that it is not the case.
Beulahmae Marchbanks
July 13, 1917 - July 30, 2008
Don Burrell wins community service award
Thompson Falls resident Don Burrell said he was completely stunned to find out that he had won the 2008 Sanders County Community Service Award.
Of parasites and politicians
Typewriter Tales
Energy independence and forest health
Montana Viewpoint
Restore Multiple Use by Coordination
Have you ever tried to determine what "multiple use" of our National Forests really means? Here is my stab at making a comprehensive list of uses: timber harvest (green trees and salvage), commercial mining (minerals), architectural rock mining, recreational mining, firewood gathering, berrypicking, mushroom picking, harvest of beargrass, fishing, hunting, guiding/outfitting, ranching (grazing), water for irrigation, farming, haying, water use, hydroelectric power, fire lookouts, electronic sites, snowmobiling, riding trails on vehicles such as ATVs and motorcycles, sightseeing from cars and trucks, hiking/backpacking, camping, boating, birdwatching, photography, rockclimbing, historic artifacts and archeological preservaton, wildlife viewing, other recreational activities.
Analysis and ramifications of the Plum Creek land deal
What does this massive 320,000-acre Plum Creek Forestland sale actually mean? It is claimed that the deal between the nation’s largest private property owner, The Nature Conservancy (the world’s largest land trust), and The Trust for Public Land, will set a precedent, an example for land transfers throughout the country.
Chainsaws tossed for charity
Sweat, sawdust and steel filled St. Regis Park Friday afternoon as logging competitors from all over the county and state showed their metal at the St. Regis Logging Games.
Plum Creek purchase
More than 40,000 acres of Mineral County land will be part of a multimillion dollar conservation purchase made by the Nature Conservancy and the Trust for Public Land that was announced last week.
Five suspected drug traffickers plead not guilty
Five suspected drug traffickers who allegedly smuggled ecstasy into Mineral County pleaded not guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute in their initial court appearance July 2. The maximum penalty for the offense is up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $50,000.
FFA takes away wings from local flyer
It’s a bright Friday afternoon, and Tom Seliga is putting together a six foot long model airplane that can soar over 400 feet in the air and fly as far as the eye can see. But unfortunately, Seliga and his plane have been grounded.