Articles from the January 21, 2021 edition
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T. Falls murder trial begins
The trial of former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood began Tuesday with opening arguments by the prosecution and defense attorneys. Prosecutors introduced themselves and their approaches for the...
HISTORIC WINDSTORM
Sanders County continues to recover from a severe windstorm that swept through the area last week, leaving downed trees, damaged buildings and residents without power for days. The storm last...
COVID-19 rules lifted in directive
Gov. Greg Gianforte has issued a new directive that will lift restrictions on small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new three-page directive replaces over 25 pages and layers of the existing directive, leading to less confusion amongst...
New owner to keep vintage feel of Noxon store
The Main Street General Store in Noxon changed ownership last fall when Joe Hokel purchased the historic mercantile. He has a few goals in mind for the newly named Angry Beaver General Store. He...
Our Viewpoint
Last week in Sanders County, we saw a devastating winter windstorm that knocked out power to much of the county for days. Trees were uprooted, some falling on houses, businesses and other buildings. Before the storm was over, we saw neighbors and...
Montana Viewpoint
The Capitol has been trashed by bThe Capitol has been trashed by big boys and girls who should have known better. It is hard to take a bearded, bare-chested man with cow horns on his head seriously,...
Election irregularities
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to Jim Elliot’s op-ed “A dangerous game with democracy” (January 7, 2021). There are hundreds of documented instances of irregularities in the last election that I find unexplained to this date. In the recen...
Remember When?
I have heard people say that last week’s storm was unparalleled in the past, not so, read on. 50 YEARS AGO AUGUST 12, 1971 WINDSTORM DAMAGES ROOFS, SNAPS TREES The worst wind and hailstorm to strike western Sanders County hit the Plains, Thompson F...
Question of the Week
Jordan Fisher, Thompson Falls - “One thing I have learned from last week’s storm is there is always someone willing to lend a hand, no matter what, especially in a small community.” Terry Harris, Thompson Falls - “What I learned from the storm t...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Erika James, 37, driving while privilege suspended, 1st offense, $275; operating without liability insurance, 2nd offense, $385, 10 days jail. Kenneth Murchison, 25, aggravated driving under the influence, 1st offense, $2,135,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 12; Dixon, 2; Hot Springs, 9; Plains, 13; Trout Creek, 2; Heron, 1; Paradise, 1. Sunday, January 10 Welfare check, Noxon. Monday, January 11 Alarm-intrusion/holdup, Dixon. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Informational case, Plains....
Options for thickening your favorite pies
The holidays aren't the only time for pie. A homemade pie can be a delicious treat any time of year. One ingredient that may be overlooked is the thickener that transforms the filling from a runny...
Hundreds show interest in COVID-19 vaccine
Some Sanders County residents will begin receiving the required second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) prepares to receive another vaccine shipment this week. CFVH reported that 116 staff members and 47 other...
Bowling Scores
THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 37 27 Rock’n Bowl 36 28 Dolls with Balls 33.5 30.5 Nascar Freaks 31.5 32.5 Talk of the Town 30 34 Balls to the Wall 23 41 Team Scr. Game: Dangerous Dames, 476; Scr. Series: Nascar Freaks, 1299; H...
Crossword Solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. MOAB 5. SOCHI 10. FAILLE 12. ABLOOM 14. ACADEMICIAN 16. AC 18. RBC 19. ISH 20. MECCA 22. ARE 23. PROEM 25. SHAN 26. GEL 27. SHE 28. MAC 30. EBN 31. EDAM 33. REVERE 35. CAROL 37.... Full story
Battles named to Dean's List
Montana State University - Northern in Havre awarded Thompson Falls High School graduate Ryan Battles for outstanding academic performance for first semester. He was placed on the Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.25 or greater w...
Cafe owner looks ahead after fire
A fire destroyed the Thompson Falls Genki Asian Cafe on October 17. The blaze burned all night, and the next day there was nothing left but scraps of metal and ash. Jerry Lai, the owner of Genki, has...
Heron author tells new tales
Sandy Compton's new book from Blue Creek Press - The Dog With His Head On Sideways - begins with a tale from the banks of the Ob River in Siberia, and ends with "The Longest Day of the Year," on the...
ADD AN AVOCADO
Sure, avocados have received a lot of negative attention in the news lately. From their attainability, to quality, all the way to their heavy price tag. But there is no denying that the simple...
Lady Hawks earn respect
Respect earned, respect deserved. The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks, after first making an appearance at No. 10 the previous week, were ranked No. 8 among all State B girls teams in the latest power poll...
Trotters seek positives
After a disappointing start to the season, coach Eddie Fultz and his Plains Trotters are ready for a positive change. The Trotters fell to 0-3 in District 14C conference play and 0-4 overall last week, losing 53-42 to Noxon in Plains Friday and...
P-HS grappling hits the mats
It was a long time coming but well worth the wait. Coach Shane Angle and his Plains-Hot Springs wrestling team finally hit the mats for actual competition last week, competing in a mixer with Arlee and Thompson Falls-Noxon in Arlee Friday and...
Devils make up for lost time
Making up for lost time, the Noxon Lady Red Devils started out their delayed basketball season with a pair of wins last week, taking down the Trotters 53-42 in Plains Friday, and defeating the Tigers 55-45 in St. Regis Saturday. Now 2-0 in District 1...
Heat do their best against Charlo
To be the best, you have to play the best. Playing the best team going in District 14C last week, the Hot Springs Savage Heat girls lost 60-25 to the undefeated Charlo Vikings in Hot Springs Friday, but you will not hear Heat coach Richard Jackson...
No. 10 Hawks defeat Bigfork mystique
Maybe the Bigfork mystique isn't what it used to be. Or maybe the Hawks are just really good. Facing one of the most dominant Class B programs in Montana over the last decade on their home floor, the...
