Articles from the January 6, 2022 edition
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Rowan to stay mayor of Plains
Dan Rowan was sworn in for his second term as mayor last Thursday, even though he had been scheduled to be sworn in as the county's newest commissioner the same day, which he had postponed because he...
Quinn's rings in new year
Moments before midnight on New Year's Eve, more than 100 people ventured out onto the deck of Paradise Hall at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort to brave the 10-degree temperature and to see a few minutes...
County to follow up on sanitation violations
Commissioners met with County Attorney Naomi Leisz and County Sanitarian Shawn Sorenson to discuss sanitation and wastewater treatment violations across the county. Several of the violations detailed at the meeting last week are in Paradise and...
First Baby of 2022
Anthony and Jessica Young of Plains welcome their new daughter, Gracelynn Renee Young into the world. Gracelynn was the first baby born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains this new year....
Engineer updates council on lagoons
It was announced at a special Plains Town Council meeting that bids are going out to build the town's new sewer lagoon with the council voting unanimously to give the winning contractor an additional...
Our Viewpoint
This week, the Paradise Center opened its doors to welcome visitors and show off projects and progress. My mom and I visited on Sunday. There were a few people in and out. I didn't mind it being quiet because I'm one of those annoying people at...
Montana Viewpoint
You can learn a lot by listening to what someone has to say, especially if you disagree with them. I’m not talking about learning only about what issue they might be talking about. I mean that you c...
United we stand
In Montana, when disaster strikes a family or a community, neighbors unite to help each other. When a disaster of unprecedented worldwide proportions strikes, we Americans unite as well and come to the aid of our neighbors. The Covid-19 pandemic is...
Remember When
4 years ago – January 7, 1982 Commissioner race to top election battles With the start of the new year, the heat is turning up under the political pot in Sanders County for the 1982 elections, which will include most county offices. T...
Question of the Week
JUDY SUBATCH, Plains - “I’ve done five months for a New Year’s resolution for a Bible study.” GRACE SUBATCH, Plains - “The longest I have had a New Year’s resolution is two seconds.” ALFRED GAITAN, Thompson Falls - “I quit drinking 15 years ago af...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 7; Hot Springs, 3; T. Falls, 7; Trout Creek, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, December 27 Livestock, Dixon. Suicide attempts/threats, Trout Creek. Theft, Plains. Nuisance complaints, Hot Springs. Suicide attempts/threats, Plains. Disturbance,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Talmage Ercanbrack, 19, seatbelt violation, $20. Donald Thompson, 71, seatbelt violation, $20. Rosemary Christiansen, 22, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $85. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Zachariah Lyons, 28, night s...
Defendant changes plea in drug charges
Bailey Lake changed his plea to guilty in the 20th Judicial District Court on Tuesday. As per a plea agreement, Lake admitted to three of the eight charges he is facing, including criminal possession of dangerous drugs, criminal production of...
Alumni, friends gather for 40th Keg Bowl
Back for the 40th year, the Keg Bowl, organized by the Blue Hawk Gridiron Club, was a huge success. Fourteen guys of all ages showed up to play, and nearly 200 others showed up to watch the game last...
Modern Homesteader
A new year brings new beginnings. As always, it’s time to let the weight of the past go, to make room to carry what tomorrow may bring. This time of the year, work slows down quite a bit, which allows me the opportunity to recuperate from the busy h...
Runners have cold start to 2022
Many people started 2022 with a lazy Saturday morning. About 20 people braved the below-freezing temperatures for the annual New Year's Day Fun Run in Thompson Falls, sponsored by the Clark Fork...
Jeanne Ellen Burk
May 2,1950 - December 29,2021 Jeanne Ellen Burk, age 71 of Trout Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Kalispell Regional Hospital. Jeanne was born May 2, 1950, in Spirit Lake, Idaho,... Full story
William "Bill" O. Hall
William “Bill” O. Hall, 72, passed away on December 20, 2021, at his home in Thompson Falls, Montana. Bill was born December 1, 1949, in Fremont, Nebraska, the second child of Charles James and Margaret M. (Badger) Hall. He went to school in Arlingto... Full story
Elizabeth Marie Lampshire
Elizabeth Marie Lampshire was born April 26, 2002, in Montana. Elizabeth passed away December 16, 2021. Elizabeth grew up in the Clark Fork valley. She attended kindergarten through third grade in... Full story
James Edward Cork II
In memory of James Edward Cork II, age 44 of Thompson Falls, Montana. It is with both love and deep sorrow to remember James Edward Cork II, a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather,... Full story
Crossword Solution
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HAWKMOBILE
The Thompson Falls Police Department is excited to show off their new Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles. According to Police Chief Chris Nichols, the vehicles are sporting "Blue Hawk colors" to honor...
Bowling Scores
THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 47 21 Nascar Freaks 43 25 Talk of the Town 36.5 31.5 Dolls with Balls 34.5 33.5 Rock’n Bowl 34 34 Bye 9 59 Team Scr. Game: Dangerous Dames, 560; Scr. Series: Dangerous Dames, 1504; Hcp. Game: D...
