Articles from the January 12, 2023 edition
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CFVH welcomes first baby of 2023
Jillian and Parker Lee pose with their new baby girl, Remi Nicole Lee, the first 2023 child born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Remi came into this world on Tuesday, January 3, at 1:06 p.m. Dr....
FOLLOWING THE GRAIN
When someone asks where your food comes from, the common answer is the store. Many don't give much thought to where the food is grown or processed. One Trout Creek family knows the process well. The...
TF sewer project moves forward
The Thompson Falls City Council passed a key milestone in the next phase of the community wastewater project. At Monday's meeting, the council voted to form a special improvement district (SID) for...
Plains clinic welcomes new staff members
The Costner Care Family Clinic of Plains has added two additional staff members and might have another one coming in the spring. The clinic's newest member is Heath Gerig, who began work last Monday,...
Plains selects interim mayor
It didn't take long for the Plains Town Council to unanimously appoint a temporary mayor to replace Dan Rowan, who was sworn in as county commissioner on December 29. Three residents applied for the...
Make your story a memorable one
One of my favorite parts of the newspaper is the obituary section. It's also one of the most read. Obituaries are such a personal look into a life. I love reading obituaries and learning about people. I discover unknown facts about peopel I've known...
A Few Thoughts .. On the future of the planet
Welcome to 2023. Here in the U.S. of A., it so far looks a lot like 2022. Or 2019, for that matter. We’re still stuck in neutral, suffering a lot of noisy engine revving and exhaust fumes from Congress, and getting absolutely nowhere. We‘re held cap...
Remember When?
8 YEARS AGO • JANUARY 20, 1943 THE BIG FREEZE The town water system was among the casualties of the blizzard that struck with the breath of the Arctic through the Hell-Gate upon fair Missoula nestling on the west slope of the Rockies and then s...
Question of the week
Todd Wakefield, Thompson Falls - “No because it’s a highway.” Deb Gates, Thompson Falls - “Yes, in between Town Pump and the pharmacy.” Judy Erwin, Trout Creek - “No, just slow down and put up more signage.” Eddie Curry, Thompson Falls - “It’s getti...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Marriah Meyer, 22, failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, 2nd offense, $135; driving while privilege is suspended/revoked, 2nd offense, $125, 2 days jail; reckless driving, 1st offense, $125. Justin Ryan, 43, seatbelt...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 10; Trout Creek, 3; Plains, 3; Hot Springs, 2; Heron, 2. Monday, January 2 Road hazard/blockage, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Trout Creek. Request for welfare check, Lonepine. Intoxicated subject, Plains. Intoxicated subject,...
Birth: Malcolm Lee Mosher
Roy and Catherine Mosher of Thompson Falls announce the birth of their second child, Malcolm Lee Mosher. He was born December 29, 2022, in Missoula. He weighed 7.3 pounds and measured 20 inches long....
Isabelle 'Izzy' Welch
Isabelle Welch, 89, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023, at Beehive Assisted Living with her family by her side. She was born August 22,1933, in Kalispell, Montana, to Walt and Genevieve Rau.... Full story
Betty Larson Boehler
Betty Larson Boehler went to her Heavenly Home Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born in Trout Creek, Montana, and graduated from Noxon High School. She also graduated from Deaconess Hospital School... Full story
Ellen Anne Strommen
Our cherished and beloved sister, aunt and dear friend, Ellen Anne Strommen, departed onto the next leg of her Sacred Journey on January 4, 2023, at The Springs Living in Missoula, Montana. Family... Full story
Jack Esler
Jack Esler was born April 10, 1938, to Lillian & Ira Esler (a Menomonee Indian) in Birnamwood, Wisconsin. He was the first born and had a sister Patsy that was two years younger. They lived on a farm... Full story
Thadius 'Di' Ira Braun
Thadius (Di) Ira Braun, 52, passed away December 15, 2022, at St Patrick’s Hospital, Missoula, Montana, following a long bout of cancer. He was living in the Superior and Missoula areas. Thadius was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, July 12, 1970, and g... Full story
Not guilty pleas entered for drug charges
Appearing before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday, Scott L. Peterson entered not guilty pleas to felony counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs, criminal possession with intent to distribute, and criminal possession of imitation drugs with purpos...
P-HS wrestlers first in Ronan
When it comes to wrestling ,Plains/Hot Springs athletes know their moves and their results last weekend showcased just that. They were second coming into the Ronan Invitational for class B schools but took home first place. They got fifth overall aga...
Hawk coach pleased with performance
The Blue Hawks competed in the Cut Bank Booster Invitational last weekend, coming away with an 11th place finish out of 27 teams. “I was very pleased with the overall team performance. I thought our younger guys competed hard and we won a lot of m...
Plains faces tough competition
The Plains Horsemen and Trotters had a make-up match against Mission at home last Tuesday, with the boys losing 69-41. They started out strong in the first quarter and held tight in the final quarter...
Savage Heat teams get wins
It was a busy week for Hot Springs basketball last week. They traveled to Alberton, St. Regis and Charlo, where they put on the heat and faced challenges. On Tuesday the Hot Springs boys got their second win of the season, leading Alberton 24-9 in...
Hawk girls dominate Eureka
The battle of the season took place last Saturday in Thompson Falls as the Hawks hosted Eureka. The Blue Hawk girls came out blazing from the start with full court pressure to lead the game against...
Noxon on point from free throw line
The Red Devils basketball team had some tough competition last week against Charlo and Superior. The boys had a 68-23 point defeat against the Charlo Vikings on Thursday. The leading scorer was Ricky...
Crossword Solution
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