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Greenhouse is a family affair
As we dust the thin layer of bright-yellow pollen from our windshields each morning, three generations of the Totzauer family have been busy taking advantage of the season by offering a grand opening...
Lunch crew keeps kids fed
Food preparation service at Trout Creek School is on a roll making sure students do not go hungry during their time away from the classroom. Every Monday, students are greeted with nourishing goods...
Sanders County food banks support residents
Supporting one another becomes essential during times such as the pandemic we are currently finding ourselves in. Food banks throughout Sanders County have become staples for many people during these trying times. As people have lost employment, the...
Dedicated to the outdoors
After serving over one decade as Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Program Coordinator, Mitchell "Sandy" Compton has decided to pass his hiking boots and backpack of duties on to someone else. As...
A LOVE THAT LASTS
True love knows no walls, boundaries or limitations. Just ask Gary Draszt and he will attest this to be true. As true as his love for his wife of 64 years, Joan. The Draszts' anniversary was March...
Question of the Week
TRAVIS TAMMARO, Trout Creek Local Store – “We have shortages in groceries and general merchandise as well as limited employee interaction, if people are questionable.” CHAD JONES, Inland Empire Builders – “I don’t think it has affected us. With th...
TF students go back in time
Harriet Tubman, Pocahontas, the Grimke sisters and Sacajawea, to name a few, came to life in Thompson Falls earlier this month when sixth grade students selected a historical figure, researched it...
Keeping kids busy while at home
As a state, Montana has resisted the COVID-19 effects as long as possible. As the rest of the country is succumbing to the illness, we have stood strong as our rate of infection is minimal in comparison. The time has come for us to do our part in...
Question of the Week
TOM THOMPSON, Thompson Falls – “I have Purell on my hands. I have kinda separated myself because my wife and I are cancer survivors and have compromised immunity. But we haven’t completely isolated ourselves yet.” BARRY LEAF, Thompson Falls – “I ha...
Hansen, Neesvig top county 4-H speakers
March marks the mid-year point for 4-H members. Although there are six months until fair, Sanders County 4-H members haven't been sitting back doing nothing. They have been busy honing their skills...
Question of the Week
JUSTIN MORGAN, Thompson Falls – “I am going to Washington, D.C., with the National Honor Society.” PATTI PAULSEN, Thompson Falls – “I’m going to catch up on my housecleaning and I think that’s about it.” LILLY VANHUSS, Thompson Falls – “I am going t...
T. Falls mayor resigns
Thompson Falls has recently discovered itself without a mayor. This startle came after former incumbent Jerry Lacy unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation last Thursday. City Clerk and Treasurer Chelsea Peterson commented that the City of...
Question of the Week
JOHN SIEGMUND, Thompson Falls – “On a scale of one to 10, a negative five.” JOSH OXFORD, Thompson Falls – “I’m not concerned at all.” ROBYN OXFORD, Thompson Falls – “I’m not too concerned. I make sure I keep my hands washed. If people cough on mon...
Woman's Club helps keep homes safe
Recently, Thompson Falls Woman’s Club collaborated with the Thompson Falls rural and city fire departments in providing inspections of in-home smoke detectors for residents in the area. According to event leader Vonn Briggs, unfortunately there h...
Additional candidates file for local races
Three additional candidates have filed for local state and regional positions for this year’s general election. Incumbent James Manley has filed for District Court Judge in District 20, which includes Sanders County. Manley has served in that positio...
Protein day celebrates all sources of nutrition
If you look deep enough, you’ll find that every day celebrates at least one aspect of our lives. Thursday, February 27 is a day to celebrate protein. Yes, protein - the building block that nourishes our blood, bones, cartilage, hair, muscles and s...
FULL CIRCLE
A mysterious package arrived at Trout Creek School a few weeks ago. Gabriele Ohning, the school's secretary, suspiciously inspected the package prior to opening, and noticed the return address was...
Noxon students head to state BPA competition
Business students at Noxon High School have once again successfully shown their skills at the Region 1 Business Partners of America (BPA) competition held in Kalispell recently. Students were clear...
Local students take top GeoBee honors
Once again National Geographic is underway straining through the nation's pupils in grades fourth through eighth to narrow down the top bee...the top GeoBee that is. Recently, Sanders County students...
GLOBAL EFFORT
Roughly 8,500 miles away, efforts are being taken to fight fires as Australia experiences one of the worst fire seasons on record. Here in Sanders County, residents are doing what they can to support...
Getting back 'way more than you give'
Recently, Huckleberry, Inc. shared news that a new Huckleberry Festival Chairperson had been appointed. The passing of the torch occurred last Thursday during the Huckleberry Festival business...
Question of the Week
BERNIE KUHNS, JR., Missoula – “Ninety-degree weather.” ALI FOREMAN, Trout Creek – “Health and happiness.” TRISTAN REAL, Trout Creek – “It is a toss up between re-enlisting or $1 million to Wounded Warrior Project.” CARMEN WOOD, Trout Creek – “Mo...
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
Let's pick up four stones and stack them on top of one another while placing them on a build plate. Sounds easy, right? Now, how about doing it all with a robot in less than two minutes, 30 seconds? T...
SPECIAL DELIVERY
Sanders County welcomes Trinity Annette Wade. She is the first baby to be born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in 2020. Proud, first-time parents Jessica (Jesse) Cardenas and James Wade are excited to s...
Question of the Week
IRVIN RAY, Heron – “All of it. I have got my eyes on it no doubt.” CODY BEST, Thompson Falls – “I really would watch all of them. All from the top down are important. The local ones can be the most important.” GLORIA MEAGHER, Thompson Falls – “I...
