Articles from the January 16, 2020 edition
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Election season kicks off
With the new year comes a new election cycle in Montana. The filing period for state offices opened January 9 and continues through March 9. Paul Fielder of Thompson Falls, a Republican, filed January 9 for the state House of Representatives in...
State court reverses decision
The Montana Supreme Court last week reversed a $35 million judgment against the Thompson Falls congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and the church’s parent organizations. The decision came Jan. 7, with the court determining that the church was...
Wolf concerns voiced to FWP
The Lakeside Resort conference room in Trout Creek was filled with around 250 people last Wednesday to learn about proposed hunting regulations for 2020-2021 from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks...
Local firefighter helps Australia
A Plains man is assisting with fires in Australia. Scott Schrenk is the Fire Management Officer for the Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District. He flew out January 4 and will be back February 10, his w...
Our Viewpoint
So begins another political season. Democratic presidential hopefuls have been at it for months with debates and commercials and campaign materials. And there is still no clear front runner. Now, the filing period is open for state and local election...
Street Smart
President Trump’s decision to take out Iranian General Qasem Soleimani has generated a great deal of controversy. While no one can predict what the future holds, we can confidently look back at recent history to see what would likely happen if our Pr...
Remember When?
ORIN P. & IVY AGNES (REEDER) KENDALL From Early Pioneers and Settlers of Thompson Falls – Ann Miller Research Orin P. Kendall was born April 30, 1904 in Williams, Iowa. In 1905 he and his family moved...
Question of the Week
STEVEN DAVIS, Thompson Falls – “I like to stay home, put on some movies and read a book, the Bible. I do not get dressed and stay in my jammas.” DAN SCHAFF, Thompson Falls – “I like to stay inside, drink beer and watch football.” JAMIE GIDDINGS, P...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Hot Springs, 5; Plains, 8; Thompson Falls, 8; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Sunday, January 5 Coroner, Trout Creek. Coroner, Plains. Alarm, Hot Springs. Monday, January 6 Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. County sign stolen from side of...
TF man arrested, charged with DUI
A 54-year-old Thompson Falls man was arrested last Friday and charged with aggravated driving under the influence. According to Officer Jacob Winslow with the Thompson Falls Police Department, he was traveling west on Maiden Avenue in Thompson Falls...
Plains investigation moved to county
It has been nearly a year since Mark Legard was found dead in his Plains home, the result of a gunshot wound, but investigators are still attempting to determine whether his death was homicide or suicide. “It’s not like TV. Cases aren’t solved in 30...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Andrew Bellinger, 35, seatbelt violation, $20. Robert Koch, 53, speeding in restricted zone, $95. Wyatt Carr, 21, speeding in restricted zone, $85. Lisa Foley, 42, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense,...
Many houseplants thrive in low light
A big deterrent that keeps many people from hopping on the houseplant bandwagon is insufficient lighting conditions in their home. Many homes miss out on the direct sunlight during the day. In fact, there are many rooms that don’t get any sunlight a...
Young Lady Hawks host jamboree
The Thompson Falls Junior High girls basketball team hosted a jamboree last Saturday, welcoming teams from St. Regis, Charlo and Trout Creek. Troy was slated to compete in the jamboree, but canceled...
HERE COME THE RED DEVILS
Noxon Schools this week unveiled new graphics on their travel buses. Superintendent Jonathan Martin said the project was a partnership with Harlows Bus Services, who owns and operates the buses. "The...
New quarter features bats
As part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program that launched in 2010, the United States Mint has revealed the latest design to appear on U.S. quarters for 2020. In 2010, the U.S. Mint began...
T. Falls church welcomes new pastor
“Sprechen Sie deutsch?” asked Rev. Jakob Berger shortly after introductions were made and the German style of Jakob with a “K” was recognized. It was clear right away that Berger carries not only God...
Daniel E. Handford
(1937-2020) Daniel Edward Handford died January 11, 2020, in Missoula. He was born in Conrad, Montana, where he attended Valier School until age 9 when the family moved to Great Falls. He was married to Betty Jo Davis in 1986. Betty Jo attended... Full story
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Rex proposal outlined for community
Community members gathered at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls last Thursday to hear a proposal to save a beloved icon - the Rex Theater. With around 20 people in attendance,...
Plains council gets new member
Two council members were sworn for four-year terms at the first Plains Town Council meeting of the year, but the town now needs to fill a vacancy left by Michael Brinson, who resigned on Dec. 20 for...
Local producer brings film to Polson festival
Director and actress Lindsay Catalanello, known as Lindsay Katt in the independent film industry, grew up in Plains and calls Montana home. Homeschooled by her mother, Catalanello showed a love for the arts at a young age. “In high school, she was a...
Savage Heat boys split with Horsemen, Devils
HOT SPRINGS – The Savage Heat think they can, and it's probably best to not bet against coach Scott Fredrickson and his Hot Springs boys. Gaining experience and confidence as they go, the very young b...
Heat girls get set for Charlo Vikings
HOT SPRINGS – It's big game time for the Hot Springs Savage Heat girls. In one of the premier basketball games of the 2019-2020 season, the undefeated Savage Heat, who improved to 3-0 in 14C play a...
