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Question of the week
NATASHA CASH, Trout Creek – “My biggest pet peeve is when people sit there and clean their ears with their fingers and then go about their day.” CHRIS PAEZ, El Paso, Texas - “I actually don’t. My major was in Psychology. There is something called th...
TF Woman's Club recognizes teachers
Thompson Falls Woman’s Club (TFWC) showed their appreciation for local educators last month with a gesture of gratitude to all teachers and staff in Thompson Falls. TFWC donated a tray of cookies to the elementary, junior and senior high school facul...
Six Gun Pizza and Deli opens in Noxon
A new restaurant has opened in Noxon. After the success of the flagship store in Forsyth, owners Daniel and Nona Waddington approached their daughter, Grace and her husband Jonathan Gingerich, and...
Question of the Week
JOSH YATES, Thompson Falls – “Go sit with the chickens.” CAMILLE HINE, Thompson Falls - “Go outside and take the dogs for a walk.” SUZY MOTT, Thompson Falls – “I pray first and then find the positive.” NATALIE PHILLIPS, Thompson Falls – “I pray...
Local dog club hosts rally class at Whitepine Grange
The Sanders County Dog Training Club wants to help people build a better relationship with their dog. Last Monday was the first session in a new rally class hosted by the club. "Rally is based on AKC...
Modern Homesteader: Dax the guardian livestock dog
Training a livestock guardian dog to be a livestock guardian dog has been an interesting journey. Yes, Dax is still a puppy and yes, Dax still has that vibrant, puppy energy. I'm used to Husky and...
TF pickleball court resurfacing complete
Thompson Falls Pickleball Club (TFPC) has come a long way in their endeavor to help restore the dilapidated courts that are located near the high school. Nearly a year ago, TFPC was approved as a...
Question of the week: What do you like to do on a rainy day?
JOHN CASSIDA, Thompson Falls – “Fish or hunt.” GARRY ABBOTT, Thompson Falls - “Play with my dog Tootsie.” ROBERT WADE, Thompson Falls – “Splash in the puddles.” DEBB ROBERGE, Medford, Oregon – “Stay indoors. Read, watch television or do pr...
4-H members host dog show
Sanders County 4-H members and their furry companions competed in a dog show hosted in Trout Creek last week. "It has been three years since we hosted a dog show but our awesome new project leader...
Pretzel hobby turns into business
After retiring from 20 years as a personal chef, Valerie Zlendick has found her way back to the kitchen, taking on a new venture. Zlendick started Z-Best Pretzels a year ago and says so far, business...
TF Elementary welcomes new staff members
Enrollment is up at Thompson Falls Elementary School. There are around 60 new students enrolled for the 2022-2023 school year. Elementary principal Len Dorscher says all K-12 staff had the opportunity to go through a Love and Logic training prior to...
Trout Creek School chosen for residency program
Trout Creek School has been chosen as one of 12 schools in Montana to participate in the state’s first Teacher Residency Demonstration Project for the 2022-2023 school year. The program was designed to prepare and retain rural educators. The goal a...
Car destroyed by fire at T. Falls Elementary
A staff member's vehicle caught fire Thursday afternoon at Thompson Falls Elementary School. Vehicle owner Callie Jacobson said Krystal Park discovered the fire and notified Jacobson only minutes...
Students get outside for summer internships
Gaining insight into what watershed conservation looks like coincides with the mission of local nonprofit organization Project ASCENT, which is to introduce participants into the natural world...
Volunteers clean up Clark Fork
Last weekend, eight volunteers joined Easter Sanders County Conservation District (ESSCD) for their river clean-up in Plains, a once annual event that has not been held for a number of years. “The l...
Question of the Week
JACKIE SOUVEREIN, Trout Creek - “Biking.” ART SOUVEREIN, Trout Creek - “ATVing up in the mountains on the endless trails we have here.” RUSS GILE, Trout Creek - “Archery hunting.” JOHN TORRES, Thompson Falls - “Cutting firewood.” CATHERINE DEWIT...
TFHS welcomes new teachers for new year
School is back in session for Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) with some new and exciting additions for the students. With current enrollment standing at 202, the school was able to add a second...
Church, food bank team up to help local children
Elementary students of Thompson Falls and Trout Creek received a little extra help with their back to school shopping this year. With contributions from members of the Community Congregational Church...
Question of the week
CRYSTAL WEST, Plains - “Baling hay.” CODY WEST, Plains - “I went to the fair.” JANA LAWRENCE, Thompson Falls - “Cleaning my house. I was also learning how to ride an electric tricycle. I would much rather be outside.” CHAD SIVERTSEN, Thompson Fa...
Rodeo draws big crowds, payouts
The PRCA Rodeo at the Sanders County Fair always draws big crowds and this year was no different. Fair goers grabbed their favorite fair dishes and a quick drink from the beer garden before settling...
Animal projects culminate with livestock auction
A crowd gathered Sunday morning during the Sanders County fair to watch the annual livestock auction. 4-H members worked hard this year on their projects bringing 18 steers, 33 swine, one sheep, two m...
Heron gift shop offers handmade treasures
A new gift shop is opening in Heron that will bring a variety of handmade pieces, from jewelry, to sculptures and paintings, to homemade lavender products. Cindy and Kent Compton will launch their new...
Trout Creek School receives donation from Elks
The new school year is upon us and sending students back to class is no easy feat, especially when it comes to the price tag. The cost of school supplies can add up quickly, not just for families but...
Residents weigh in on recreation possibilities
After gathering input from community members for land use improvements for "The Orchard," Sanders County Community Development (SCCD) and Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) have received results from their...
Question of the Week
ELIZABETH HART, Special Education Paraprofessional - “Getting to know all the new students in the classroom.” ANNIE TAYLOR, Student Teacher - “Learning the ins and outs of what it takes to be a teacher in this community.” LIZ GLACKIN, Early Kinder...
