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UNDER THE BIG TOP
Sanders County was entertained yet again by the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus (CMC) that came into Thompson Falls. The big tent was raised at 9:30 a.m. last Wednesday and a tour was given...
Red ant visits Thompson Falls
Rural communities throughout Montana are being highlighted and celebrated by the Red Ants Pants Foundation (RAPF) at their annual music festival in White Sulfur Springs on July 25-28. The music festival was founded in 2011 and is held every year on...
Art decks the walls of CFVH
The Main St. hallway of the Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) has been given a makeover for the quarterly Art on the Walls show that runs through Sept. 17. During the first quarter of the year,...
T. Falls resident honors K-9 unit
Officer Lynn Lanzoni and his K-9 partner Max were honored by local Thompson Falls resident Judy Ripka with handmade gifts and a personal poem she wrote about police officers and the job they do...
Cyclists stop in T. Falls
Thompson Falls was just one of the many stops for the Journey of Hope cyclists on their way to Washington, D.C. The Ability Experience is an initiative from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity to instill a passion for lifelong service in the fraternity...
Festival celebrating 40 years
August 9-11 will mark 40 years that the Huckleberry Festival has entertained crowds from all over with music, games, fun and food. This year will be no different with new acts being added to the set list and reoccuring favorites returning for...
Cabinet Ridge Riders saddle up for poker run
The weather was perfect for a nice ride in the woods at the annual Cabinet Ridge Riders (CRR) Cowboy Poker Ride. Eighty-two riders registered for Saturday’s ride on Lee Rasor’s homestead. The route passes through three different properties that...
TF teachers make healthy choices for competition
It’s always a good idea to lead a healthy life and make good choices on what you eat or getting in some exercise now and then. Highschool P.E. teacher, Tenna Ferris found the motivation to get a team together and participate in the Shape Up...
Quick repair for T. Falls sewer line
In an effort to improve a sewer pipeline in Thompson Falls that had been compromised by blockages from a root system, Planned and Engineered Construction, Inc. (PEC) from Helena was hired by the city of Thompson Falls to complete repairs. Public...
Clown surprises locals
Skeeter the clown made a surprise visit to Sanders County on Tuesday to spread excitement and joy for the upcoming Culpepper & Merriweather Circus scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, at the high...
Probation officer likes helping people
In February, Lynn Bierwagen filled the position of Probation Officer for Sanders County. At Boise State University, Bierwagen had a large focus on psychology and addictions counseling. While...
County hazard plan reviewed
It is always good to have a plan in place in case there is ever a dangerous situation or emergency. That’s just what Sanders County aims to do by updating and outlining their multi-hazard mitigation plan. The 2019 update to the plan is still in the...
New owners renovate T. Falls laundromat
New owners Charlie and Christine Munday have been giving the laundromat in Thompson Falls some special attention since they bought it in November of last year. Officially named the Whistle Stop laundr...
Plains students, alumni battle on the ball fields
The current Plains High School students pitted their skills against past graduates in the Plains Days alumni sporting events on May 31. Flag football kicked off the evening with a popular turnout. The game was played in two 20-minute halves with a...
Popular Plains Days 3 on 3 tourney pleases players
Competition ran high on the courts of the 3 on 3 tournament that has become a popular event during Plains Days. There were 11 courts set up to host 54 teams. Concessions were open to get a bite to...
Amateur radio club to rendezvous in Plains
The members of the Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club will be participating in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 22-23 at Fred Young Park in Plains. The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for Amateur...
Popular boat ramp being renovated
A popular Sanders County destination for boaters on the Noxon Reservoir is getting a makeover. The North Shore boat ramp west of Trout Creek will be closed for most of June to address user conflicts...
County offers new plan for dust control
To combat the excess of dust on county-maintained gravel roads this year, the Sanders County Road Department will be implementing a new method of management with a magnesium chloride solution that is effective when sprayed on the roads. Interested...
Fair board welcomes new event manager
Melissa Cady, the new Sanders County Fair manager, attended her first fair board meeting last week. Cady grew up in Libby and Kalispell and has prior large-event experience, growing up in the rodeo...
RIDING THROUGH THE RAIN
The Plains Backcountry Horsemen held their annual Poker Ride at the Jones Ranch for the fifth year in a row. There was a total of 145 entries that registered but due to the rain and other circumstance...
Paradise Center continues to grow
The Paradise Center has been making strides in its development. In 1910, the Paradise School was built and first serviced kindergarten through high school until later dropping down to only...
New salon opens in Trout Creek
If you are looking for a new summer hairstyle, Melissa Totzauer has opened a new salon in Trout Creek called Pela 406 Salon. The salon is located at 2631 Highway 200, the second driveway after Swamp...
Athletes carry flame of hope through county
The Montana leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run began bright and early at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 11, near the Idaho/Montana border. Participants traveled along Highway 200 and ended in Plains, at...
Moms celebrated with Rex show
The Rex Theatre entertained a nearly full audience for the Music for Moms event that included performances from four different groups. Keith Meyers, Trout Creek, sang and played guitar while...
No bids for T. Falls Ainsworth project
The City Council of Thompson Falls met May 13 for a regular meeting. Among the topics for discussion were the possibility of participating in “Neighbor Works Montana” (NWMT), brought up by Michael Scharfe from First Security Bank. NWMT provides...
