Articles from the August 15, 2019 edition
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HUCKLEBERRY HERO
Sometimes it is hard to remember the things that matter in life. Sometimes we get caught up in who did the best at something, or who came out on top. When running a race, it is easy to base success...
Sewer project moves ahead
With the City of Thompson Falls moving forward on the wastewater treatment project, crews from Great West Engineering have been in town working on the project design and engineering. Property owners in phases one and two of the project — which i...
FWP to discuss CWD
UPDATE: According to FWP, the special CWD B licenses sold out in two hours this morning. Licenses went on sale at 8 a.m. and were all sold by 10:13 a.m. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is holding public meetings across Sanders County to discuss...
City of TF warns of phone scam
The City of Thompson Falls Police Deaprtment (TFPD) is warning residents of a phone scam using the department's non-emergency telephone number. Calls from the City of Thompson Falls City Court show up on caller identification as (406) 827-3558....
EDITORIAL: Rex is a pillar of our community
The Rex Theatre is a Thompson Falls landmark. When a building is 80 years old and has as rich a history, it earns landmark status. Doug and Karen Grimm bought the theater in 2002 and worked on it for two years before opening it to the public. It...
STREET SMART: Diverse career shapes ideology
Because of the nature of my assignments on the Los Angeles Police Department, I had the privilege of working each of the 21 divisions or precincts in the city over the course of my career. The...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Telling fish stories
I would like to thank Jay Simons for all the years of service to this community. And where the heck was I last week when you asked for our best fish stories for the question of the week, I have some fantastic fish stories. The one I need to tell you...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 9, 1979 HORSE LOGGING WORKS AT NOXON Comparing the price of oats with the cost of diesel fuel led to a new way of life for a Western Montana family five years ago. George W. Rigby, a rugged, 51 year-old logger from Noxon, M...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Are you ready for school to start?
JAZMYN HANCOCK, Thompson Falls – “I have just about everything done except buying school supplies.” BECKY YODER, Thompson Falls – “Yes and no. The lazy mornings are nice but the children are ready. We have six children. Three are in school....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: H. Springs 4, Plains 9, T. Falls 6, Dixon 3, Trout Creek 1 Sunday, August 4 Animal complaint, Dixon Animal complaint, Plains Animal complaint, Plains Livestock on road, Dixon Property damage, Plains Traffic stop, Paradise Property damage,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Robin Mills, 49, day speeding, $20. Benjamin Walker, 48, improper passing, $85. Connie Brown, 60, speeding in restricted zone, $85 David Bertsch, 40, seatbelt violation, $20. Bridget Knerr, 56, speeding in restricted zone,...
PURPLE PARADISE
by Callie Jacobson Trout Creek was overrun with huckleberries last weekend as the 40th Annual Huckleberry Festival provided entertainment, a parade, crafts and wares and of course, all things...
Virgil "Tony" Turner
On August 5, 2019, Virgil "Tony" Turner was permanently called back to the mothership. He was born December 30, 1938, to Mamie Thomas and William "Bill" Turner in Bellingham, Washington. He broke the...
Harvey Eugene "Gene" Pinkley
On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, Harvey Eugene "Gene" Pinkley, loving husband and father of two daughters, passed away at age 77. He was the son of Hugh and Annie (White) Pinkley born on August 19,...
Cold front helps slow down f ire season
A rare August cold front with quenching rains poured into Montana last week, at least temporarily slowing down the 2019 wildland fire season. Just as Smokey Bear was celebrating his 75th birthday last Friday, a large weather system also arrived in...
Cross-country journey
Some people walk to exercise and some people take a walk to enjoy the fresh air Glenn Koster, Sr. walks to raise awareness for foster care and adoption. Starting in Miami Beach, Florida on February 1, 2018, Koster’s journey cuts through 16 states f...
Paul Fielder announces plan for state Rep. run
Wasting no time in candidacy campaigning for the 2021 to 2023 legislative term, Paul C. Fielder has recently filed with the State of Montana making it official that he will be running for House of...
Keeping it Green
A GREAT WAY TO RECYCLE: PURCHASE OR DONATE NEW OR USED BUILDING MATERIALS A national spending study by American Express shows that about 75% of all homeowners do home improvement projects each year, spending an average of more than $4,000 on each...
CLASS OF 1989 CELEBRATES 30TH REUNION
The Thompson Falls High School class of 1989 gathered for their 30th reunion last weekend. The group took a tour of the high school, had a barbecue at the Power Park and a gathering at Big Eddy's....
FWP investigates grizzly death
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating the death of a grizzly bear from a reported self-defense shooting in the Cabinet Mountains south of Troy. Two backpackers from Sanders County reported...
Masons give back to schools
The Thompson Falls Masonic Lodge presented checks to the Thompson Falls, Noxon and Trout Creek schools last month. The Masonic Lodge had established a trust to support a Bikes for Books program with...
Masters of their domain
by Shana Neesvig When it comes to finding a good teacher, some argue the higher the level of education, the better the educator. Trout Creek School Superintendent and Principal Debbie Phillips is...
County schools welcome new staff
by Shana Neesvig and Callie Jacobson With August almost half over, parents and students are most likely thinking about going back to school. Sanders County schools are welcoming new teachers to their staffs. New to the home of the Dixon Bison are...
Season of swimming
THE 2019 PIRANHAS SWIM TEAM completed the summer season recently with appearances at the divisional meet in Cut Bank July 27-28 and the state meet at Sidney Aug. 3-4. Emmerson Tingley, coach Shayna...
Practice begins for fall sports
The time to practice has arrived; the time to play is not very far away. High school teams from around Sanders County will hit the football fields, the volleyball courts and the running trails en masse beginning this Friday. An interesting season of...
