Articles from the March 12, 2020 edition
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Firefighters dedicated to climb
The 2020 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb fundraiser in Seattle was postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus, but that didn't stop two Plains firemen from doing their part for...
READING REWARDS
The teachers and staff at Plains School went animal last week at an assembly in the gymnasium to celebrate the I Love To Read Program, dressing up as characters from Disney's "Jungle Book."...
Council hears project update
Thompson Falls City Council President Raoul Ribeiro led his first meeting as interim mayor Monday evening, the first meeting of the council since the resignation of Mayor Jerry Lacy earlier this...
Our Viewpoint
Growing up, when we would start to annoy our parents, they'd tell us to go outside. Run off some energy, go do chores, go do something. The first Friday in March is designated as the National Day of Unplugging (nationaldayofunplugging.com). While we...
Street Smart
I often hear politicians speak and just get angry at what I’m hearing. That happened last week when I heard Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer threaten Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh....
Military memorabilia wanted
Editor: I would like to use this venue to ask your readers if they have any U.S. military memorabilia and war effort materials, pre-1955, they would be willing to loan the Old Jail Museum. This year’s exhibit is commemorating the 75th anniversary o...
For the greater community
Last weeks editorials caught my attention! It seems with some folks it’s all about themselves and their little world. Thank you Mayor Lacy and council for seeing the future and working for the greater good to the city and surrounding community, e...
Remember When?
PRESTON'S LIVERY STABLE was located where St. William's Catholic Church is today. In addition to renting horses and horse drawn rigs, Preston delivered drinking water and ice for icebox...
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...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance Calls: Hot Springs, 5; Thompson Falls, 5; Paradise, 2; Plains, 10. Monday, March 2 Disturbance, Hot Springs. Property damage/ criminal mischief, Noxon. Informal Case, T. Falls. Fire, T. Falls. Tuesday, March 3 Theft, Plains. Child custody...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Andrew Bellinger, 36, seatbelt violation, $20; fail to have driver’s license in immediate possession, $60. Cary Hale, 54, seatbelt violation, $20; driving motor vehicle while privilege is suspended, 1st offense, $285. S...
Officials offer information on preventing virus spread
From Clark Fork Valley Hospital and Sanders County Public Health As most of you are aware and have heard the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified in various regions of the US. COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus. There is currently no vaccine...
A night of stories and music at Rex
It was an evening of music and storytelling last Friday as the Sanders County Arts Council welcomed The Wardens to the Rex Theatre. The Wardens came all the way from Canmore, Alberta, and with them th...
Anglers dusting off rods
Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake will begin March 20 and will run through May 17. Up to $225,000 in cash and prizes, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, will be available to anglers at the conclusion of the event. Mack Days...
June Evelyn (Jones) Hamilton
June Hamilton, a long-time resident of Thompson Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Kalispell, surrounded by loved ones, which is the only place she ever wanted to be in the... Full story
Sam N. Cox
Sam N. Cox, 77, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2020, surrounded by his family. Sam was born in Ripley, Oklahoma, on Nov 28, 1942. He married Shari on Feb 25, 1972. They were married for 43 years.... Full story
Rednecks have fun raising funds at annual ball
Last Saturday was the 6th Annual Red Neck Ball at the Lakeside Motel and Resort in Trout Creek. Sponsored by the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA), this yearly event is the...
Paradise project closer to goal
With the latest approval of a state grant, the community of Paradise is one step closer to achieving a goal of having a centralized wastewater collection and treatment system, but likely will need a loan to cover the gap, according to project...
Noxon grad honored as fellow
Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has announced the 290 students who will make up the organization's 2020-2021 cohort...
HERE COMES THE SUN
The sun rises over the Clark Fork River near River's Bend Golf Course on Tuesday morning. With longer days ahead, the full moon Monday kept the sky illuminated throughout the night...
For girls only!
The Blue Hawk Wrestling Club sent five female grapplers into the first-ever Montana State AAU Girls State Championships tournament in Billings Saturday and all five came away with medals. Neala Block...
Knudsen selected for 6-Man All-Star game
Hot Springs senior Brandon Knudsen is not quite done with high school football yet. A multi-sports star for the Savage Heat throughout his prep career, Knudsen has been named to the Red team for the...
MT riders need OHV Trail Pass
Montana residents who are off-highway vehicle operators are required to purchase a Resident OHV Trail Pass. The pass, which costs $20, can be purchased from many local vendors or online at http://stateparks.mt.gov/recreation/ohvProgram.html. The...
Ice age floods presentation at Elks Lodge
Exploring the mountains and rivers of the Inland Northwest isn’t just a part of the regional lifestyle — it’s also a walk through history. The signs of that history aren’t apparent to everyone. But they are to Tony Lewis. From his days teachin...
Crossword Solution
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