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Headline overline: Sanders County recycling You should know: Styrofoam NOT recyclable
Dusti Johnson, Montana Department of Environmental Quality Materials Management Specialist, believes that communities have a very difficult time managing several different recycling items in their program, and has been quoted as saying, “Just concentrate on one item, and do it well!”
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District announces 2017 burn plans
The Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District plans on prescribed burning in several areas when the correct conditions are met, either this spring or in the fall.
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics set Saturday
Special Olympians and Sanders County law enforcement are teaming up for this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Montana this Saturday, May 11.
Outdoors: Hunting tales to span generations of sportsmen
Being new to Mineral County, I was interested in learning what the locals did in their free time. The prevailing interest was definitely hunting, with people of all ages going out with guns and bows. Having never gone hunting, and knowing very little about it beyond what an uncle had told me, I decided to learn more and went in search of people’s stories.
Protecting our states against invasion is a key guarantee of Constitution
Article 4 Section 4, Constitution of the United States, says: “The United States shall guarantee to every state in the Union a republican form of government [meaning Congress], and protect each of them against invasion.”
Pickleball craze hits Montana courts
The dude in the pickle costume marching in the Plains Day parade might have been a harbinger of things to come.
United Methodist pastor
Pastor Amanda Stamp prepares for a sermon during a service at the United Methodist Church in Plains on Sunday.
Mineral County Court Report
Mineral County Justice Court week of 2/21 to 2/28 Bond Forfeited February 26, 10, Aaron Charles – Fair to obey direction to be weighed (see A.R.M. 18.8.1301). February 24, Boucher, Robert Daniel – Fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 2nd offense. February 25, Brown, Joan Francis – Basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense. February 21, Bryant, Brett Alan – Speeding on Interstate, exceed day limit of 75 MPH. February 21, Cockrell, Dale Reed – Speeding, exceed restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. February 26, Corrigan, Bruce Edward – 11 hour driving rule, property carriers. February 21, Drown, Gerald Raymond – Operate a vehicle, combination of load, object, or other thing with size or weight w/o spec permit. February 26, Dukes, Mark C. – Basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense. February 21, Fakirov, Evgeni Dochev – No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours of going on duty. February 25, Fred, Jeff B. – Non-resident operating snowmobile w/o temporary permit. February 25, Fulton, Hunter D. – Non-resident operating snowmobile w/o temporary permit. February 21, Hofbauer, Jason Patrick – Careless driving. February 21, Hofmann, Wayne L. – Non-resident operating snowmobile w/o temporary permit. February 21, Holcom, Tia Marie – Speeding on Interstate, exceed day limit of 75 MPH. February 21, Johnson, Ira – Fail to follow conditions and requirements of special permit. February 21, Joy, Gordon Edward – Exceed 34,000 lbs tandem axle weight limit. February 24, Kennedy, Samuel Willaim – Speeding on Interstate, exceed day limit of 75 MPH. February 24, Lavers, Shane Thomas – Basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense. February 26, Litovchenko, Leonid A. – Fail to purchase trip permit immediately upon arrival in state. February 24, Lodato, Brian Joseph – Speeding on Interstate, exceed day limit of 75 MPH. February 21, Lund, Jacob Allen – Change lanes when unsafe to do so. February 26, Martens, Joshua A. – 60/70 hour rule. February 25, Meier, Justin Michael – Stop sign violation. February 24, Muir, Justin Kenneth – Fail to slow/use caution/move away from a stationary emergency vehicle/police vehicle. February 23, Parker, Scott M. Speeding on Interstate, exceed night limit of 75 MPH. February 24, Schleining, Rodney Lee – Speeding on Interstate, exceed night limit of 75 MPH. February 26, Schnapp, Michael Alexander – Basic Rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense. February 24, Smith, Kevin Lee – Basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense. February 27, Torres, Francisco Javier – Careless driving. February 25, Turnipseed, Wayne Phillip – Speeding on Interstate, exceed day limit of 75 MPH. February 24, Wirth Jr., John Ray – Speeding on Interstate, exceed day limit of 75 MPH. February 25, Witham, Todd A. – Non-resident operating a snowmobile w/o temporary permit. Guilty February 26, Crane, Melissa Louise – Careless driving. February 27, Gamba, Justin Metuchen – Speeding, exceed restricted/special zone speed limit established by department. February 27, Gamba, Justin Metuchen – Seatbelt violation. February 25, Oyson, Michael Wayne – Basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense. February 25, Oyson, Michael Wayne – Fail to carry proof or exhibit/insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 2nd offense. February 25, Oyson, Michael Wayne – Operating a vehicle in unsafe conditions w/o proper lights/equipment. February 25, Oyson, Michael Wayne – Driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked. February 25, Oyson, Michael Wayne – Operating a vehicle which has not been properly registered.
Charlo boys and girls eliminated at Western C
For Charlo’s boys and girls basketball teams the journey to frozen Butte and the Maroon Activities Center ended way too soon.
Mineral County Sheriffs report
March 20, Fire and smoke, no offenses, 369 West Tami Dr.
Three candidates running for Senate District 7 seat
With Montana District 7 State Senator Jenifer Fielder due to term out Jan. 4, 2021, three candidates in Northwest Montana are in the running for the seat.
Circus packs the big top in Thompson Falls
If big smiles on little faces are any indication, you can say the circus has changed over the years, but the spirit of the circus lives on.
Plains continues with another year of Pops
Students of Plains Middle School and High School were able to showcase their musical talents for members of the community at the Plains School gym last Tuesday as the school held its annual Pops Concert.
County budget gets approved
THOMPSON FALLS – After meeting with many representatives from the different groups, the Sanders County Commissioners completed the arduous task of drafting the county’s budget for the next fiscal year.
Kvelve's Comments: Deer must respect my space!
A letter to some fur/hide bearing “friends.”
Court report
An excerpt from the Mineral County court report week of July 18 to July 24
CASA starting up in Sanders
SANDERS COUNTY - Sanders County is hoping to start a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program and is looking for volunteers.
United Way helps residents prepare for wildfire season
It was National Wildfire Preparedness Day last Saturday, May 5 and the Frenchtown Rural Fire Department teamed up with United Way of Missoula to pilot a community chip day. Crews were in the Sorrel Springs and Elk Meadows subdivisions near Frenchtown and Huson chipping brush and debris piled on the road by homeowners. These are efforts to prepare their properties for this year’s wildland fire season.
A most interesting year
I just ran across probably the best comment ever on what is motivating people to support Donald Trump in the primary. It comes from Jim Hightower, National Radio Commentator, writer and public speaker. Here is what he wrote in an article entitled: “The Money Primary.” This is good stuff.
From the fire hall
I would like to take this time to provide the Town of Plains with a report of the past years activity of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department. During 2009 we have been successful in maintaining our membership, upgrading and/or replacing outdated equipment, restructuring our primary mission, completing two successful fund raising events, initiating plans for a new fire hall and training our members to basic as well as advanced qualifications; all the while providing fire protection and emergency service to the community.