Articles from the June 4, 2020 edition
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TFHS Class of 2020
Thirteen years ago, Lily the boxer puppy watched Carson Alexander get on the bus for his first day of kindergarten. On Sunday, Lily was there at Thompson Falls High School's Previs Field to watch...
Turnout high for county primary
More than 65% of Sanders County's registered voters turned in ballots for the state's all-mail primary, with results coming in late Tuesday. The Sanders County Elections Office issues 7,735 ballots and 5,075 were processed by elections staff Tuesday...
Residents organize Race Against Racism
This will be a race against racism in America. If we have ever needed a race for domestic peace, now is that time. This is not a first-to-the-finish-line kind of a race, but a simple statement, a collective wish for public harmony. In what may be a...
Plains teens hold peaceful protest
A group of Plains teenagers stood up for their beliefs Monday as they lined Railroad Avenue in an effort to raise awareness of injustice. Protests have been held across the country after George Floyd...
Ignoring issues is not the answer
We find ourselves in a situation where there are no right words to say. There is so much unrest right now in the world. Peaceful protests have been marred by rioting and looting. We are still in the midst of a pandemic with COVID-19. In our rural...
Column was one of the best
Jim Elliott always writes an opinion piece that leaves me thinking and wanting to reply. His latest of May 28 was one of his best. Thank you Jim for pointing out how divisive politics can become. Rusti Leivestad, Thompson Falls...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • JUNE 7, 1990 HIGH RUN-OFF PEAKS EARLY Although the spectacular rush of high, muddy water attracted a lot of attention to the Thompson Falls dam this weekend, the flow was minor compared to historic high flows for the Clark Fork. A...
Street Smart
I recently started running again and it’s hard to describe how good that has made me feel, physically and mentally. I guess I should back up a step and explain that calling what I do “running” is be...
Former county employee pleads not guilty
On Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court, Lisa Koker, a Thompson Falls woman who was the former deputy treasurer for Sanders County. Koker is charged with theft, tampering with public records and official misconduct. Koker allegedly stole $704...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Zachariah Vann, 39, driving without a license, $290; reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $85. Rachelle Nunez, 43, driving under the influence, 1st offense, $735, 1 day at home; seatbelt violation, $20. Callie Lee, 36,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance Plains 18, T. Falls 5, Trout Creek 3, Heron 1, Noxon 1, Hot Springs 3, Dixon 1, Sunday, May 24 Animal bite, Lonepine. Attempt to locate, Hot Springs. Alarm- intrusion/holdup, Hot Springs. Theft, T. Falls. Welfare check, Paradise....
What do you think is the least appreciated job and why?
ANDREA CHRISTENSEN, Thompson Falls – “I think that mental health professionals are the least appreciated. I think that they are taken for granted; their accessibility and what they have to off...
City takes over Old Plains jail from county
The Town of Plains now officially has a jail, though it's unlikely criminals will be housed there. The Plains site has actually been the jail home since it was built in 1904 - Plains was incorporated...
Hidy, Veksler, wed in Sweden
Troy and Carolyn Hidy of Trout Creek are happy to announce the marriage of their elder son, Abraham (Abe) Troy Hidy, to Alina Veksler, daughter of Igor and Natalia Veksler of Saint Petersburg,...
School honors grads with home visits
Every year Trout Creek School celebrates their eighth grade and kindergarten graduates. Although a special ceremony usually takes place in the gymnasium, this year was a little different – g...
Larry Clayton Barnes
The man we called Barnes, Dad and Papa was a retired Supervisory Agent in the DEA, lover of sports (Go Mariners!, Go Hawks!), travel and the outdoors, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the age of... Full story
Teri Jo Foster
December 12, 1956 - May 16, 2020 Teri Jo Foster of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020, with her family by her side, at the University of Utah. She passed after... Full story
Laurie Jean Pritzkau
April 12, 1954 - May 5, 2020 Laurie Jean Pritzkau, aged 66 passed away on May 5, 2020 following a heroic battle with cancer in Thompson Falls, Montana. She was surrounded by her loving children,... Full story
Merna Arlene (Rogers) Helms
Merna Arlene (Rogers) Helms, 78, on Friday, May 8, 2020, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend passed peacefully at her home in Noxon, Montana, with her family at her side. Services... Full story
Man missing from Thompson River campsite
It has been over a week since a Bonner, Montana, man went missing while out on a camping trip with his common-law wife and her niece along Thompson River Road. On May 25, 51-year-old James Whitmarsh...
VFW honors original Memorial Day
For most Americans, Memorial Day was celebrated last Monday, but Plains VFW Post 3596 is dedicated to following the tradition by holding its ceremony to honor lost military veterans on May 30, the ori...
TF pool set to open June 15
After being closed last year for necessary repairs, including new plumbing, concrete decking and showers, the Thompson Falls City Pool will open June 15. The swimming season will go through August 15. Open swim times are 1-3 p.m. and 3:15-5:515...
Back to the field
Sports in Sanders County have been on hold for months due to COVID-19, but the pandemic didn't stop a group of girls from gathering at the Amundson Sports Complex in Plains last weekend for a day of...
Easy Street keeps lead Tuesday play
You know it’s easy, easy like a Tuesday evening… Easy Street Auto Works golfers Dave Garr, Jens Jantzen, Charlie Hooten and Rusty Haggard shot the low team gross of 178 as they maintained their grip on the Tuesday Night Men’s League lead last week...
