Articles from the June 25, 2020 edition
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Choosing a trade
When most high school seniors are asked what they plan on doing after graduation, few will say that they plan to pursue a trade. America is built by the strong backs of blue-collar Americans, however, according to some, it seems that is being lost wi...
Pedestrian hit by train in Thompson Falls
Emergency personnel responded Monday to a report of a pedestrian hit by a train in Thompson Falls. According to witnesses interviewed at the scene, a man was walking across the crossing on the west...
Trap shooters happy to compete
Father's Day for many means going fishing, camping or just sitting around and watching football with dad, but for more than 100 people this Father's Day weekend it meant the annual Amateur...
Changes coming for 2020 county fair
Despite the precautions and limitations placed on the Sanders County Fair Commission, the board last Wednesday said they will be trying some new things this year. Besides the Plexiglas installations,...
A GAME OF TAG
A group of bighorn lambs scampers across a field recently. With the start of summer last weekend, calves, fawns and lambs have been seen throughout Sanders County. Photo by Atari F...
Our Viewpoint: Know the source of your information
It seems that some people are taking the threat of COVID-19 seriously, and others are fixated on conspiracy theories of the disease not being real, masks not being effective. In Montana, we're pretty independent and it's hard to have people telling...
Protectors appreciated
Dear Editor, So, what was the purpose of the armed citizens across the street from the peaceful protest Sunday afternoon? As most people know, many peaceful demonstrations have been hijacked by violent groups who vandalize, loot, and burn...
Montana Viewpoint: Facing my own racism
nd I were playing pool and drinking beer in a bar in South Florida. We were both 17, and should not have been in the bar, nor were we wanted in the bar, but we were not asked to leave. The bar was in...
Remember When?
8 YEARS AGO • JUNE 26, 1940 ANTIMONY AREA IN SANDERS COUNTY MAY BE DEVELOPED About twenty-five miles up Prospect Creek out of Thompson Falls there is a rich antimony belt. How rich this belt is c...
Question of the Week
NORVA FRANK, Thompson Falls - “Hogan’s Heroes, because it was one of the few things my father and I did together that we both enjoyed and laughed at. It still comes back on, on MTV, and I get to remember him with a smile.” MARSHA SWINSON, Plain...
JUSTICE COURT
Montana Highway Patrol Catherine Trelatsky, 48, driving under the influence, 1st offense, $735. Raige Steinebach, 24, operating without insurance, 4th or subsequent offense, $75, 10 days in jail; habitual offender, $35, 14 days in jail. Darroll...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance Plains 8, Hot Springs 1, T. Falls 11, Heron 2, Paradise 2, Dixon 2, Lonepine 2, Trout Creek 2 Saturday, June 13 Disturbance, T. Falls. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Bar check, Paradise. Disturbance, Paradise. Disturbance, Plains....
Lawrence Edward Pablo
Lawrence "Eddy" Pablo, 42 of Hot Springs, was born on June 6, 1978 in Polson, Montana to Michael, "Mickey," and Marci Pablo and passed away suddenly on June 14, 2020. Lawrence grew up on his family...
John Carlyle Lawrence
On Tuesday, June 16, John Carlyle Lawrence of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away due to complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was 82 years old. John was born in Manhattan, New York, on...
David Anthony Mills
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church, 108 Spruce St., Thompson Falls, Montana, for David Anthony Mills of Thompson Falls. David...
Susan Macy Caldwell
Susan Coons was born on March 20, 1940, in Hudson, New York, to Arthur and Gertrude Coons. She grew up in Poughkeepsie and attended Staatsburg High School. After graduation, Susan went on to attend...
Bond reduced for defendant
y John Dowd In District Court last week, bond was reduced to $25,000 for Dalton McFarland of Hot Springs. McFarland is charged with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, two counts of assault of a family member and criminal...
FVCC students honored
Flathead Valley Community College announced the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. The following students completed at least 12 credits last semester in courses numbered 100 or above and earned a minimum grade p...
FWP discourages littering, dumping at sites
Many fishing access sites and other sites administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have seen increased use this spring as people enjoy the outdoors in the midst of COVID-19. FWP encourages people to get outside but urges all recreationists to...
Keeping It Green
— AND YOUR OWN HEALTH Leave Your Car at Home (Every time you drive solo in an SUV, you’re adding more than 1.5 pounds of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases to the environment with each mile. Change your driving habits and you make an imm...
Drivers fall back into bad habits
Recent research done by the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that drivers who have been in at least one car crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as...
Construction Zone Crash
A dump truck and a pickup collided in a construction zone east of Thompson Falls on Monday. A tow truck backs up to the pickup to load it as first responders look on. According to witnesses...
Arrests made in break-ins
Five people have been arrested and further arrests are pending after a string of break-ins to vehicles and storage units in the last couple of months, the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office reported on Tuesday. The arrests were made June 18 after d...
Amateur radio field day set
While some consider radio an obsolete tool, however there are many in the Sanders County area keeping the art of broadcast and ham alive. On Saturday, June 27, the American Radio Relay League will be holding their annual national Radio communication...
Library kicks off kids' summer reading program
In hopes of encouraging children to keep reading through the summer, the Thompson Falls Public Library has announced their 2020 summer reading program. Library Director Lynne Kersten sent a letter to parents and guardians outlining the details of...
