Articles from the November 23, 2017 edition
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TRACS helps rescue dogs
Sometimes the best intentions garner the most undesirable results. This is a fact that Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) has come to help a few big-hearted animal lovers come to grips with....
School, police address threat
Thompson Falls Schools and the City of Thompson Falls Police Department continue to investigate an incident at Thompson Falls High School in which a student allegedly made threats of violence during a lunch period. Superintendent Jason Slater said...
Plains churches deliver Thanksgiving baskets
Three churches joined forces earlier this week to make Thanksgiving a bit better for families of Plains. Nearly a dozen men and women gathered at the United Methodist Church in Plains Tuesday...
Thompson Falls group helps hundreds in need
The Community Congregational Church of Thompson Falls, Sanders County Food Bank and many local volunteers had a busy weekend preparing for Thanksgiving this year. Combined efforts successfully prepare...
Much to be thankful for in Sanders County
It’s hard to focus on the positive sometimes, and remember to be thankful. Especially around this time of year, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming. But it’s important to take time to remember the good things, and be thankful for what you...
No taxes increased in balancing state budget
This past week was a very memorable and busy week for me. The Governor called the legislature back to town on November 13 to help fix the budget deficit. I am on the house business and labor committee and we were scheduled to meet jointly with the...
Remember When
5 YEARS AGO • NOVEMBER 23, 1967 AWAKENED BEAR SURPRISES LOGGER Rousing a big, hibernating black bear from its winter’s sleep was not exactly what Walt Dudley was expecting when he started to cut down a large spruce tree up the West Fork of Tho...
How do you fix a Thanksgiving turkey?
SAMUEL DeLEON, Thompson Falls – "We just buy it in a store. My mom puts some kind of seasoning on it. You put in the oven at 5 degrees for 15 minutes. I don't know what is in the stuffing and I l...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 4. Sunday, November 12 Injured deer on Hwy. 200, Wild Goose Landing, T. Falls. Dogs chasing deer in the Mule Pasture, T. Falls. Domestic disturbance, Plains. Welfare check requested, T. Falls. Arrest made...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Odd Jorgensen, 57: $735 and 180 days jail with 179 suspended, DUI, 1st offense; $275, no liability insurance, 1st offense. Wayne Scott, 68, $735, DUI, 1st offense. Kenneth Flanagan, 82, $20, seatbelt violation. James Doutrich,...
Lions share vision technology with schools
"This is one of our favorite things to do for our community," said Plains Lions Club president, Duane Highcrane between checking in students and assisting his fellow Lions at Thompson Falls...
Christmas on Main Street plans set
by Justin Harris Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce met Thursday with plenty on the agenda in the upcoming month. By far the busiest day on their calendar will be Christmas on Main Street, which always falls on the first weekend of December. This...
Local author looks to heal hearts
Everyone reaches a time in their life when they could use a helping hand. Trout Creek resident and Montana native Susan Sweatman knows this all too well, and she is willing to lend that hand....
Joyce "Lynne" Burns
Joyce Lynne Burns, 69, passed away in her home Friday November 17, 2017 after a year-long struggle with an incurable nerve disorder. Lynne was born July 8, 1948 in Lovelock, Nevada. After graduation...
Kendrick Melvin Zimmerman
Announcing the arrival of Kendrick Melvin Zimmerman, born to Dwight & Faith Zimmerman on Oct.24, 2017. He was born at the Bonner General Hospital, weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 inches long. He...
Capitol Tree stirs up holiday spirit
Plains resident Larry Spiekermeier is driving the truck to Washingon, D.C. At stops along the route, he is a celebrity, with people wanting their picture taken with him and autographing trading cards...
TF students tour Seattle
Fourteen National Honor Society (NHS) members of Thompson Falls High School attended a fun-filled weekend in Seattle to celebrate their classwork accomplishments and achievements. The students spent...
Eager student
A bighorn ram took a tour of Thompson Falls High School facilities last week. The sheep was spotted east of Thompson Falls, went through the old mill site, and up Golf Street toward the high school....
Elks brighten TF Main Street
"It was something in the community that needed done, so we did it," could be the motto of the Benevolent Order of the Elks in Thompson Falls, but it is actually a quote from one of its officers regard...
Women work to make county better
For the last 17 years, Women for a Better Sanders County (WBSC) have been hard at work trying to make positive enhancements to Sanders County. “We love Sanders County so we do not want to change it,” said Linda Haywood, WBSC member. “We just want...
Battling in the Bigfoot
The Blue Hawk Wrestling Club wrestlers battled gamely at the Bigfoot Battle in Spokane Saturday, as nine of the club's finest competed in the prestigious youth tournament at the Spokane Convention...
VanElswyk, Stiles earn net honors
Thompson Falls senior Lexy VanElswyk and junior Maya Stiles have been named to the 2017 District 7B All-Conference volleyball team. Both Lady Hawks were named to the second team on the 7B squad. Regular season 7B champion Eureka and second place...
Jase Sorenson named All-State
Thompson Falls senior Jase Sorenson has been named to the Class B All-State football team, it was announced early this week. The starting quarterback on offense and a hard-hitting linebacker on defense, Sorenson was honored as first team Western B...
View from the sidelines
High school football champions were crowned around Montana last week as the fall prep sports seasons came to an end. Perhaps of the most local interest, Eureka repeated as State B champs by destroying Shelby 47-7 in the championship game at Eureka....
Brushing up on painting for TRACS
Early signups are encouraged for the ever-popular upcoming Cheers to Painting class, instructed by artist Michelle Blackstone. One of the perks for this event includes some good karma, as proceeds from the event will benefit Thompson River Animal...
