Articles from the August 13, 2020 edition
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Back-to-school plans come together
Noxon Superintendent Jon Martin said that school will re-open and the administration will follow the school calendar approved by the board. However, it will look a little different in the halls at Noxon School when students return on Aug. 26 for the...
Back-to-school plans come together
Plains has planned far ahead to implement their strategy for reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since June, school officials and teachers have been working on a solution to meet all of the state and federal guidelines, as well as to give their...
Noxon student chosen as youth ambassador
A Noxon student has been named a National Youth Ambassador by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Jaedyn Murray, a 15-year-old high school junior, is one of four Montana students who have been...
Council addresses zoning request
A proposed RV park on the east end of Thompson Falls brought several residents and a request for zoning to the City Council meeting Monday evening. Resident Elizabeth Moore brought up the issue to...
Our Viewpoint
If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. Ask just about any school-aged kid and they can probably explain this simple concept. But turn on the television right now, and it seems that many adults are struggling with (or have com...
Street Smart
I have a sign in my bar that says, “Beer; Helping white men dance since 1885.” I bought that sign because I love the humorous truth in that statement. I know I can’t dance and anyone who has seen me t...
Letters to the Editor
Candidate for state legislature, House District 13, Colleen Hinds has my vote. I have known Colleen since the early 1980’s, We worked together as nurses many years, I know first-hand her caring, kindness, compassion and integrity. Montanans need t...
Letters to the Editor
The “civil unrest” that Mr. Blackstone refers to DID NOT all start with the “defund the police” mantra. It started with the killing of George Floyd by the police. The entire country watched videos time and again of the horrific death. This after mult...
Remember When?
THE HISTORY OF THOMPSON FALLS BY RUTH HARLOW WRITTEN FEBRUARY 4, 1954 Author’s Note: This information was received from Mr. W.A. Barto, a long-time resident of Thompson Falls. Thompson Falls was named after David Thompson, who explored the t...
Question of the week
DONNA HAWKINS, Thompson Falls - “I look for morals and integrity.” DUANE SIMONS, St. Regis - “Honesty and integrity.” KATHY LOGAN, Plains - “Integrity, qualifications and experience.” REBECCA MURRAY, Tacoma, Washington - “The biggest number one th...
Not guilty plea to DUI charge
A man charged of driving under the influence for a fourth or subsequent offense pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in 20th District Court. Antonio White Quills was pulled over on April 4 this year for a taillight violation. Officers reported he was...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance T. Falls 11, Plains 11, Paradise 2, Noxon 1. Saturday, August 1 Missing person, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Disturbance, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Assault, Hot Springs. Disturbance, T. Falls. Animal stray/lost,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Coty Wadsworth, 35, day speeding, $105. Travis Gabbert, 39, Operating a motor vehicle while suspended, 1st offense, $325; Violation in a construction zone, $135. Nathaniel Miller, 23, day speeding, $20. Maria Fitzgerald, 38,...
Obituaries
Velma Melnrick passed away July 25, she was 89. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney; her parents and her sister, Shirley. She is survived by her children, Ken, Sue, Cindy, and Barney, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, as well... Full story
Obituaries
Longtime Thompson Falls resident John E (Jack) Basham passed away at the age of 94 on Saturday, August 8, 2020, of natural causes. A full obituary and information on services will be coming soon.... Full story
TF outlines steps to reopen schools
During a board meeting Tuesday, the Thompson Falls School Board publicly revealed their plan to reopen in the fall of 2020. They said that they will proceed “business as usual,” according to the Thompson Falls Superintendent, Bud Scully. How...
County dumps to require ID
All refuse sites in Sanders County will begin requiring proof of county residency for people wanting to dump waste. Vehicles with in-county license plates (starting with 35) will be exempt from providing proof, as they are proof. All sites,...
Volunteers contribute to Fishtrap Creek project
A small group of volunteers helped restore wetland habitats and increase wildlife access to Fishtrap Creek last week. The efforts of volunteers contributed to the West Fork Fishtrap Creek Road...
Farm stand offers produce
A new farm stand has opened in Trout Creek. Located under the pavilion in the parking lot of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, fresh produce is available to purchase 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Organizer...
Whitefish CU named No. 1 in state
Whitefish Credit Union (CU) was recently recognized by Forbes as the No. 1 credit union in the state of Montana. Forbes partnered with Statista and surveyed more than 25,000 customers across the U.S. on their opinions of their current and former...
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
It's time for an adventure. A local Hot Springs woman wants to lead the way on your next Montana excursion. Tracy Dyson, owner of Travel Guide, launched her business just last month. Her goal is to...
Kids rewarded for summer reading
The Thompson Falls Library’s summer reading program, Imagine Your Story, has commenced for 2020. The program, which ran through June and July, ended on August 4. Due to social distancing requirements, story time and several activities planned for t...
NWE begins relicensing process
NorthWestern Energy has officially initiated the process of relicensing the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project – FERC Project No. 1869 (the Project), by filing a Notice of Intent to file a License Application (NOI), to the Federal Energy R...
