Articles from the April 26, 2018 edition
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School ballots mailed, due May 8
Ballots for Sanders County school district elections were mailed last week, and some voters are experiencing confusion due to multiple ballots. Sanders County Clerk & Recorder staff said that they have had some calls regarding duplicate ballots, but...
Blue Slide Road closed after road floods
by Annie Wooden Blue Slide Road west of Thompson Falls is closed near the Blue Slide hill after part of the road washed out due to flooding. Warmer temperatures this week has creeks and rivers bank... Full story
Torch Run celebrates those with disabilities
Each one of us has extraordinary gifts, talents and abilities. Why should a disability hold anyone back from being allowed to show the world what they are made of? The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will take place this weekend in Sanders...
High water on its way
Although Sanders County has not had flooding waters yet this spring, you can be sure high-water marks will be reached soon. According to U.S. Forest Service Hydrologist Craig Neesvig, flooding tends...
Demo derby gets OK
The Lions will be back in the derby business, but this time as guests, rather than co-sponsor of the demolition derby at the Sanders County Fair. “We can pull this off and you’ll be covered by insurance,” Sanders County Fair Manager Chris McGuigan to...
Our Viewpoint
In Sanders County, several organizations help residents. The Cancer Network of Sanders County provides funds to Sanders County residents undergoing cancer treatments. Sanders County Veterans Transportation provides free rides to veterans to doctor...
Mayor explains proposed rates
There is quite a bit of misinformation floating around about the need to increase the water and sewer rates in the City of Thompson Falls. The reasons for the rate increases are very straight forward. For both water and sewer: 1. Increases in the...
Return judge to the bench
Dear Voters: I am not a resident of Montana, but I feel so strongly in my convictions regarding Deborah “Kim” Christopher, that I am compelled to write this letter in support of Judge Christopher’s re-election to your District Court bench. It is my...
Other Viewpoints
by Ed Levert Lincoln County Forester Many of you are aware of the collaborative group called the Kootenai Forest Stakeholder Coalition (KFSC), a diverse group of area citizens and groups that came together to find common ground on a diverse number...
Remember When
PRESTON AVENUE Preston Avenue in Thompson Falls is the street that runs west to east right above the railway tracks. I've been asked how it was named. Eugene Preston was born March 3, 1852, in...
What age do you think is "old"?
COLTON MUELER, (10 years old 4th grader) Noxon – “80” JEFF McINTYRE, Noxon, age 68 – “ 68. I feel old and worn out.” RACHEL PETERSON, Noxon – “There’s no set age. You are only as old as you feel.” MALIA MURRAY, Noxon – “I see ‘old’ people, but they...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 2; T. Falls, 8; Plains, 2; H. Springs, 3; Dixon QRU, 3. Sunday, April 15 Disabled vehicle on east ramp, T. Falls. Arrest made for driving with a suspended or revoked license, Plains. Erratic driver, Hwy. 200, Dixon. Violation of...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Kelly Kramer, 51, $55, speeding in a restricted zone. Cray Keenen, 30, $55, speeding in a restricted zone. Christian Nichum, 44, $20, day speeding. Chad Fisher, 45, $20, day speeding. Jasyn Wheeler, 18, $20, day s...
Judge deserves your vote
To The Citizens of the 20th Judicial District: It is election season once again. I write to provide a strong endorsement of Deborah “Kim” Christopher, who is running for re-election as district judge for Lake and Sanders Counties. Judge Chr...
TF students explore Europe
High school students from Thompson Falls spent spring break touring Central Europe acquiring a personal, first-hand experience of the role Nazis played in the region's history. For 10 days, eight stud...
Extension to host canning instruction
According to the calendar, it is time to start planting that garden. Mother Nature is sure to grace us with warmer weather and with any luck, a plentiful growing season. After a summer of weeding, watering and encouraging those crops to grow,...
Elks introduce kids to bowling
Members of the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge held a free bowling day for children and teens ages 7-18 on April 21. This is the second year that the Elks Lodge has hosted bowling for the youth of the co...
Local Head Start serves families
Throughout the country, early childhood education programs such as preschools take on a variety of forms. In Thompson Falls, a program is helping families and children make education a priority. Lisa...
Trevor Justin Lovell
Caitlynn Byers and Justin Lovell of Thompson Falls announce the birth of their son, Trevor Justin Lovell. Trevor was born April 10, 2018, wighing 6 lbs., 8 ounces and measuring 19-3/4 inches long.... Full story
Ember Alexandria Paquet
Ember Alexandria Paquet was born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains on April 2, 2018, to parents Preston and Danielle Paquet. Ember weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19-3/4 inches long.... Full story
Maxine Yvonne Montgomery
Maxine Yvonne Montgomery went home to meet her Lord Jesus Christ on April 21, 2018. Maxine was born on February 25, 1934 to her parents George and Verne Hammonds. On January 14, 1954, she married the... Full story
Gloria Gene (Goelitz) McGann
Mom, Gloria Gene (Goelitz) McGann, was born to Walter and Hazel Goelitz in Rochester, N.Y., on October 21, 1920. She spent her growing up years in Rochester and later, Long Island, N.Y. She also... Full story
Leah Mae Bosker
Leah Mae Bosker died peacefully on April 11, 2018 at her home on Bull River at the age of 93. She was born on February 10, 1925 at the family farm in Coopersville, Mich. (Polkton Township). She... Full story
Third Quarter Honor Roll
Plains Elementary The honor roll students for the fourth grade were Sarah Anderson, Chance Angle, Kylan Bostick, Maddie Carter, Jamie Christensen, Beau Crabb, Ayden Emerich, James Josephson, Jullian Keeney, Liam Lyman, Macey Malmend, Owen McCrea,...
Dog owners raise funds for food bank
Anna Pallister, a seventh-grader, hosted the "Fight Childhood Hunger" Fun Day at Thompson Falls Dog Park Saturday, April 21. The event was open to the community to bring their dogs. Each dog was...
