Articles from the April 11, 2019 edition
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A HERO'S HONOR
by Shana Neesvig Some stories are worth sharing over, and over, and over again. In most cases, these stories are based around a single character, perhaps a hero who saved many lives. Last Friday, 52...
1 killed in crash near Noxon
One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash east of Noxon on Sunday. According to the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP), the crash occurred at 2:40 p.m. Sunday on wet roads. The vehicle was westbound on Highway 200 when it crossed the center line and...
Art project gets boost from TF community
The Thompson Falls community came together to support local art last Saturday as the Thompson Falls Main Street hosted the second annual Spring Jamboree fundraiser at the Elks Lodge. Last year, the Main Street committee chose the veterans memorial at...
Credit union manager finds good f it in Thompson Falls
After moving around similar to what Tim Ellis calls a glorified "gypsy lifestyle," he feels he has finally found a home here in Sanders County. In fact, he can be quoted as saying, "If I can help it,...
Our Viewpoint
We get a new governor every four years. A new president every four years. The reality is, it's unlikely you or someone you know will ever be governor or president. Those positions, along with our representatives and senators in Washington, D.C., are...
Street Smart
I read an article a couple weeks ago about an “Active Shooter” training scenario that was conducted at an elementary school in Indiana. During that training, some of the teachers were actually sho...
2019 Legislature Report
We had day 71 last Friday. From that day forward, we have 19 days left of the regular session to finish business. The final outcome of many bills is still very much in limbo. Last minute amendments...
Plethora of visual arts April 13
Just a reminder to community members that there will be two major visual arts events held in Thompson Falls on Saturday, April 13. The Flat Iron Quilting Guild has its annual show at the High School. The show opens at 9:30 a.m. The Sunflower Gallery...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • APRIL 10, 1969 COUNCIL MAKES FIELD PERMANENT CITY PARK A resolution perpetuating Ainsworth Field as a city park and recreation area was adopted formally by the city council at its April session in answer to requests from various l...
Question of the Week
MARK HEDAHL, Thompson Falls – “ I have already gone to my dream vacation. I went to Norway, right back to the homestead my people came from.” KAREN GUSTAVSEN, Thompson Falls – “I did two dream vacations. We returned to Norway. We had hosted ex...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 5; Plains, 1; H. Springs, 6; Dixon QRU, 2. Sunday, March 31 Stray animal, T. Falls. Stray animal, T. Creek. Disturbance at the Cornerstone Store, H. Springs. Assault, H. Springs. Monday, April 1 Suspicious activity, Hw...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol David Minnich, 32, speeding in a restricted zone, $185. Lea Meyers, 24, basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $85; driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, 1st offense, $285. Timothy French, 58, seatbelt...
Chamber unveils new website at Business After Hours event
The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours social event for chamber members last week. The Thursday event included appetizers from local businesses and offered members an...
Noxon students plan talent show
Looking for some fun, live entertainment? The Noxon School Student Council is once again hosting a talent show after taking a year off from the recurring event. “There will be many different acts, including skits done by the student council and o...
Class provides understanding of mental health disorders
A free day-long class designed to help individuals identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders is coming to Thompson Falls on Friday, May 10. Mental Health First Aid will give community members valuable...
Introduction to a wild life
Growing up in Libby, Montana, I was surrounded by incredibly wild and beautiful country. Our family spent a lot of time in the outdoors. There were trails headed into the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness...
Hundreds of anglers compete for top prizes in Mack Days
The third weekend of the 2019 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended with a total of 13,549 Lake Trout entries that have been turned in by 148 anglers. This event is used to reduce the...
KFSC schedules open house
The Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition (KFSC) invites the community to join them at a Meet and Greet Open House at Cabinet Mountain Brewing Company on Thursday, April 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Have a beer with the members of the group, learn...
Churches plan Easter services
Sanders County churches announced their services for Holy Week. Easter Sunday is April 21. Hot Springs Father Jeffrey Benusa will hold Mass of the Resurrection at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Mission, 220 Arlee St. S. Plains First Lutheran...
Marissa and Madison Fairbank
Rachel Fairbank of Thompson Falls welcomed twin girls, Marissa May Fairbank and Madison Marie Fairbank, on March 26, 2019. Marissa was born at 2:16 p.m., weighing 5 lbs., 14 oz. and measuring 19.25...
PLAINS PEN PALS
The Coast Guard isn't targeting elementary kids for future recruits, but one unit in Washington state has taken in a Plains Elementary School class as its new pen pals, thanks to two local men who...
TF council votes to create city planning board
The City of Thompson Falls took its first step toward creating a growth policy by voting to create a city planning board. The city will now approach the county on whether they want to create a county/city planning board or let the city proceed on...
Hawks survive long track day
Thompson Falls track and field coach Trenna Ferris was worried about Saturday potentially being a very long day for her team heading into Frenchtown Invitational, which had been moved to Missoula Big...
Plains and Noxon track and field teams meet up in Eureka
Noxon and Plains track and field teams opened the season competing in the Eureka Invitational Saturday. With Levi Brubaker winning two events and placing in three others, the Noxon boys scored 53 points to finish fourth in team scoring, while the...
