Articles from the March 26, 2020 edition
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CFVH opens clinic, county limits access
Sanders County is changing the way they do business. As of Wednesday, offices in the courthouse, as well as the sheriff's office, were encouraging customers to do business by phone or online. To...
Residents address county roads
The roads on the west end of Sanders County need more attention. That was the message from residents and local politicians as they met with Sanders County Commissioners last week. Paul Fielder of Thompson Falls, a Republican running for House...
ROCKET SCIENCE
The difficulty of studies at Plains High School isn't rocket science, that is unless a student is a member of Carl Benson's physics class - then it is, and it's not an easy class. But the veteran...
OUR VIEWPOINT
Last week, Governor Steve Bullock ordered restrictions on businesses including bars, restaurants, spas and gyms. Some businesses are forced to close completely due to the threat of the coronavirus spreading. Others are able to work under strict...
Letter to the editor: Local stores doing their best
Letter to the Editor: As of recently, people in our great community have been blasting Harvest Foods on Facebook over the price of one certain type of 24-pack of water. Accusing the store of price gouging, saying they should be ashamed, threatening...
Letter to the editor: Honor veterans at Ainsworth
Dear Editor: The Veteran’s Memorial located in Ainsworth Park is an ongoing project. The Thompson Falls Main Street group is continuing to collect orders for memorial bricks. The plan is to have the next batch of etched bricks installed before May 2...
Letter to the editor: Reminder of seriousness of epidemics
Thank you for the timely “Remember When” article, hearkening back to the time of the Spanish Flu in Thompson Falls. With all the reference to unprecedented, it is helpful to realize that there is precedent, and the measures required then are pre...
STREET SMART: Don't overreact
m a month working in Seattle. I got there just in time to be in what the media has referred to as “the epicenter of the coronavirus in the United States.” The media response to this virus is ext...
Question of the Week
TRAVIS TAMMARO, Trout Creek Local Store – “We have shortages in groceries and general merchandise as well as limited employee interaction, if people are questionable.” CHAD JONES, Inland Empire Builders – “I don’t think it has affected us. With th...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • MARCH 15, 1950 NEW PAPER AT HOT SPRINGS The Hot Springs Sentinel, a newspaper published at Hot Springs, Montana, made its debut last Wednesday, a copy of which was inserted in each post office box in Thompson Falls. Published by Kennet...
Sheriff's Log
Monday, March 16 Assault. Theft, Paradise. Motorist assist. Assist other agency, Hot Springs. Child welfare, Plains. Tuesday, March 17 Suspicious activity, Dixon. Property damage, criminal mischief, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Alarm, Hot...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Jeffrey Legard, 65, careless driving, $185. Stephen Pruitt, 60, seatbelt violation, $70. Jeffrey Roth, 58, operating with expired registration, $45. Tricia Freeman, 40, day speeding, $20. Charlein Disel, 65, seatbelt...
TF students go back in time
Harriet Tubman, Pocahontas, the Grimke sisters and Sacajawea, to name a few, came to life in Thompson Falls earlier this month when sixth grade students selected a historical figure, researched it...
Candidates join races
The filing period for the June 2 primary election ended March 9, and a few candidates filed at the end for local races. Jennifer Fielder of Thompson Falls, a current state Senator for District 7, which includes Sanders County, filed for the position...
Farmer's market finds manager
The Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA), a non-profit working to better the town of Trout Creek, is striving to keep their year on track. “Despite everything we are still moving in a positive direction,” said Board Chair Liz Ste...
TC bridge project to begin in April
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will begin construction to rehabilitate the Clark Fork River Bridge located on Montana Highway 200 approximately one mile north of Trout Creek. Construction is expected to begin in early April and be...
Plains author releases new book
What originated from the author’s life-long connection and experiences with God, has led local Plains author, Linda Fay Black, to release her deeply personal discoveries and remembrances with the H...
Local artist donates painting to Plains school
The president of Joint Operation Mariposa presented a painting to Plains Elementary School last week to replace one that the school's National Honor Society donated recently to the Veterans...
Local artist uses various media to tell stories
Steve Eberhardt believes that part of his job as an artist is to not only expose people to art, but to tell them a story. The unique exposition of his work is a testimonial to the talent Eberhardt bri...
TRACS looking for next top pet models
A new program for the Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) has been set in motion. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Sanders County Ledger and Whitefish Credit Union, will be a photo contest of rescued animals. The photos will be published in...
Keeping kids busy while at home
As a state, Montana has resisted the COVID-19 effects as long as possible. As the rest of the country is succumbing to the illness, we have stood strong as our rate of infection is minimal in comparison. The time has come for us to do our part in...
Bowling Scores
THOMPSON FALLS BOWLING BEAUTIES W L Clay Pots 58 42 Realty Northwest 53.5 46.5 Madhatters 51.5 48.5 Aspire PT 50 50 Gardner Ranch 47.5 52.5 Sunflower Gallery 39.5 60.5 Team Scr. Game: Realty Northwest, 509; Scr. Series: Realty Northwest, 1414; Hcp....
Winter's Last Visit
An elderly doe weathers the late winter storm west of Plains, periodically dipping her entire head into the snow in search of food....
Megan, Jody and Ellie honored as District 7B all-conference
Lady Hawks Megan Baxter, Jody Detlaff and Ellie Baxter have been honored as District 7B all-conference performers for their fine play this past season. The Lady Hawks won the regular season and...
Brandon and Rylan are All-State C
Sanders County seniors Brandon Knudsen of Hot Springs and Rylan Weltz of Noxon earned District 14C first team honors and All-State C recognition for their standout basketball play last winter to lead...
