Articles from the June 8, 2023 edition
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VFW holds Memorial Day ceremony
Only a handful of people showed up for the Memorial Day ceremony at the Plains Cemetery, but VFW Post 3596 is determined to honor fallen veterans the way it was first intended - on May 30 - the date...
Plains Day provides day of fun
Plains was a busy day Saturday with nearly nonstop activities from daybreak to dark and food on both ends, starting with the Masons pancake breakfast at the VFW and finishing with a potluck dinner at...
TF pool to open in late June
The Thompson Falls City Pool will open this summer, though services may be limited due to a lack of staffing. Mayor Mark Sheets said Monday that staff is working toward the opening. Work to the pool is being completed this month, and the city has a...
Pickleball group plans ATV run
The Plains Pickleball Association is planning an ATV fundraiser this weekend. The money will be used to build six pickleball courts for the community. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Wild Horse Plains Golf Course, and the route will continue...
Plains man wins chainsaw contest
A popular competition was brought back to Plains Day, but participants were lower than had been in the past. The chainsaw contest was initially planned for three categories – chainsaw, hot saw and p...
Working through workforce changes
Summer is finally here for the kids of Sanders County. The days are longer, the weather is warmer and the next few months are full of endless possibilities. One thing it seems won’t be available for kids in Thompson Falls as much this summer is t...
Montana Viewpoint
America could almost balance the budget if we collected the taxes that billionaires and big business cheat us out of. Currently the deficit for the 2023 fiscal year (October 2022 to today) is...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • JUNE 3, 1953 M.C. Sutherland, chairman of the board of county commissioners reports that the Paradise-St. Regis ferry is closed again because of high water in the Clark Fork River. Large numbers of logs and trees are in the t...
TF defendant changes plea
Appearing before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday, Chyene Lynn Baird changed her plea to three counts, pursuant to a plea agreement reached between the parties. Baird pleaded guilty to two felony counts of criminal child endangerment and a...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Kelly Camp, 58, driving while privilege suspended/revoked, 1st offense, $285; day speeding, $20. Grant Kysar, 17, seatbelt violation, $20. Billy Larragoite, 28, seatbelt violation, $20. Keith Conway, Jr., 31, failure to give...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 9; T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 3; Trout Creek, 2; Dixon, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1 Monday, May 29 Trespass, Trout Creek. Property damage/criminal mischief, Dixon. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Body found/coroner, Plains. Assist motorist/citi...
Plains crowns new king of limbo
The king of low has been dethroned and there's a new limbo champion of Plains. After nearly 45 minutes and dozens of passes under the limbo stick, 20-year-old Justin Yoder demonstrated his dexterity...
Elizabeth (Liz) Mae Margelin
Elizabeth (Liz) Mae Margelin 99, of Thompson Falls, Montana, died peacefully on Sunday January 22, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Liz was born December 3rd, 1924, in River Falls, Wisconsin,... Full story
Leo Clifford Cox Jr.
Leo Clifford Cox Jr. was born in Butte, Montana, on September 7, 1951. He died on May 10, 2023. He was an adventurous boy and searching for new adventures lasted into adulthood, looking for a new place to live and a new and different way to earn a... Full story
Earl Lewis
Our beloved father and grandpa "PopPop," Earl Lewis passed away on Wednesday May 24th, at the age of 84. Earl was a 30 year resident of Noxon, MT. A public service will be held Saturday, June 17,... Full story
BIRTH: Raylan James LeForce
Caleb and Belle LeForce of Thompson Falls, welcomed their first child, a son, Raylan James LeForce. He was born on May 5, 2023, weighing 10 lbs 4 oz and 21 and 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents... Full story
Mary Louise Kosel
Gifts From Above Midwifery is pleased to announce the arrival of Mary Louise Kosel at 6:10 p.m. May 16, 2023, weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz. Proud parents are Bill and Merici Kosel of Trout Creek. Happy... Full story
Local author debuts novel at book signing
A Plains woman held a book signing event for her first novel, "The Orphaned King," an epic fantasy that went on the market last Thursday. Several people stopped in for the book signing for author...
TF students end year with field day
It was a fun-filled day for Thompson Falls elementary students (K-6) as teachers, staff, students and family members gathered together at the high school track for the day's activities. "We had a grea...
Couple aims to educate about birds of prey
Anne Schnell and her husband Paul Schnell moved to Noxon in 2021 to continue their mission to educate people about birds of prey and the importance of securing their habitat. Anne began her journey...
Bowlers find success at state
Five teams from Thompson Falls attended the 2023 Montana USBC Women's Championship in Butte this spring. The Brew Crew team of Shelby Hooten, Shelly Wrightson, Brenda Franck, and Shawna Chenoweth came in second in their division. Hooten and...
Real Estate Trends: Market blooms in May
by Tina Daugherty The flowers in bloom always make the heart grow warm and the sun has been divine!! June should be a telling month as the inventory has grown, as is typical seasonally. We were ahead of the MLS in growth, however. Finally, some inven...
School board approves hires
The Thompson Falls School Board met Monday, recapping the school year and extending contracts. Superintendent Bud Scully said the foundation is set for the new multipurpose building and that the structure should start being erected this week. He...
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Noxon wins division title
It was the making of Noxon history last Saturday as the Noxon Cougars Babe Ruth baseball team won the Glacier League Division Tournament in a doubleheader in Eureka. Coach Wes Tucker said that it was...
