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Plains alum gives special performance
A Plains graduate came back home last week to give a free concert at the Paradise Center, where he also attended school for nine years. More than 100 people attended the special piano recital by...
TF teacher chosen for Germany fellowship
Danice Toyias, Thompson Falls junior high Social Studies teacher, has been accepted to attend a fellowship to Germany. The Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) is a partnership that provides...
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
The aurora borealis, also referred to as the northern lights, put on a brilliant show over the weekend. Those who stayed up for the show of lights were treated to streaks of greens, purples and pinks...
T. Falls Council approves variance request
The Thompson Falls City Council only had one item on their agenda for Monday's meeting, and with that the council approved a variance request to the city's zoning ordinance. Mosher Transportation...
Our Viewpoint: Community minded
I remember being in high school when the movie Titanic was released. My friend and I drove to Missoula to see it on opening weekend. It was a big deal to be able to go to the big city for opening weekend of a movie. That was a whole decade before...
Welcoming 'outsiders'
Thank you! When I first moved to Thompson Falls almost 10 years ago I was amazed at the way the community came together to help people in need. Fundraisers, auctions and spaghetti dinners were just some of the ways those in need were helped. It reall...
Local government review
The Local Government Review (LGR) seems to still generate questions. The 1972 Constitution mandated this be put before the electorate every 10 years. And FYI – what this is not – among other things: Removing or disciplining staff members or ind...
Sunday's Snapshots: Spring cleaning, selling and saving
It’s the last few days of spring and we’re heading so quickly into summer my head is spinning, although that may be the pollen. Already, we’re looking at pool hours and swimming lessons, at camping trips and vacations, at summer reading lists and s...
Remember When?
6 YEARS AGO • MAY 8, 1919 IMPROVING LARGE RANCH The Clarks Fork Land and Cattle Co., of which H.A. White is manager, is preparing to do considerable development work on their large tract of land east of town on Woodlin flat. Mr. White has opened u...
Question of the week
CAIGE MOLZHON, Thompson Falls - “I would like to go on a fishing field trip.” PAISLEY BAIRD, Thompson Falls - “My ideal field trip would be to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.” LINCOLN ADAMS, Thompson Falls - “My ideal field trip would be going...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 11; T. Falls, 5; Hot Springs, 3; Trout Creek, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, May 6 Open door/window, Plains. Mental health issue, Plains. Business contact, Hot Springs. Theft, T. Falls. Animal other, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, T. Falls....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Luana Beavers-Sampson, 59, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $85. Brandon Wilson, 28, speeding in a restricted zone, $95, deferred imposition of sentence. Scott Trelatsky, 26, seatbelt violation, $20. Daniel...
Mercer appointed as district judge
Governor Greg Gianforte last week announced his appointment of John A. Mercer to serve on the Twentieth Judicial District Court, which includes Lake and Sanders Counties. Mercer fills the vacancy created by Twentieth Judicial District Judge Deborah...
Town of Plains offered help with grants, seeds
The Plains Town Council last Monday was offered help to apply for a grant to build tourism in a manageable way while another person offered a way to pretty up the town. Council members again tabled...
Students support beautification with artwork
by Ed Moreth The Plains Beautification Committee isn't just helping to clean up the town, they took time out last week to pick the most beautiful posters from school children about the cleanup. The co...
Mortgage Minute: Credit inquiries
A frequent question I get asked when someone applies for a loan is whether pulling their credit report is going to affect their credit score. The answer to that question is “it might.” In general, inquiries have a small impact. A single inquiry can...
SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES
Plains High School sophomore Adreanna Nelson presents a School Lunch Hero Day plaque to Larri Jo Ovitt of the school cafeteria for the team's nutritious meals. Nelson heads the school's nutrition...
Former TRACS dog in contest
Thompson River Animal Care Shelter's former resident becomes one of the top 10 contestants in a national dog makeover competition. Dolly, a standard poodle mix, arrived at TRACS dirty and in need of...
Brown named FWP instructor of the year
A Plains woman has been recognized for the second time for her volunteer efforts to make the woods a safer place during hunting season. Lisa Brown was recently presented the Montana Fish, Wildlife &...
Not guilty plea entered in DUi case
Appearing for her arraignment in District Court on Tuesday, Shela Laurayne Herring pleaded not guilty to felony charges of criminal endangerment and assault on a peace officer and a misdemeanor charge of aggravated driving under the influence, third...
Nealry 2.5 tons of e-waste collected
Dusti Johnson from the Department of Environmental Quality in Helena recorded that 4,858 lbs of electronic waste was collected during the annual Beatification Days in Thompson Falls in April. “The contractors for handling the waste were Green T...
Noxon students attend art conference
Nine Noxon High School Art Club students were treated to a trip to Missoula to participate in the Montana Art Interscholastic (MAI) program for the third year. MAI is an annual two-day high school...
Lolo NF to discuss plan revision in TF
The Lolo National Forest invites you to attend an upcoming engagement on Plan Revision to share what we have heard from your comments and identified as issues to address in alternative development for analysis in the next phase of plan revision....
Hawks take down defending state champs
The Lady Hawk softball team took down the defending state champions last weekend, proving they are a powerhouse in Class B play. The Hawks beat state champion Conrad 6-2 in their first game of the...
Hot Springs second at district
The Hot Springs Savage Heat brought home the hardware from the District track and field meet last week, with both the boys and girls placing second as a team. Noxon and Hot Springs traveled to Missoula for the district meet, where one Red Devil and...
