Articles from the October 8, 2020 edition
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Kokanee run spawns adventure for anglers
'Tis the season for salmon snagging, an unusual form of fishing still practiced today that reaches back to the late ice age. As autumn rolls around, certain species of fish, including kokanee salmon,...
County sees spike in COVID-19 cases
The number of people testing positive for coronavirus has been increasing in Sanders County and across Montana. As of Tuesday, Sanders County had 17 active cases of COVID-19. That brings the total positive cases since the pandemic began to more than...
WAITING & READY
A praying mantis – also called mountain mantis – sits in a bunch of petunias west of Plains Plains. The mantis, measuring just over three inches long, was in the yard of Marc and Ellen Childress. The...
Clues sought in 2018 murder
This week marks two years since a man was shot to death near Dixon and authorities are asking for help as they continue to investigate. William Patrick Conko Camel was shot to death on Frank McClure Street in Agency, just north of Dixon, around 11...
DECADES OF DEDICATION
After 38 years of dedicating himself to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Wildlife Biologist Bruce Sterling has retired. His efforts in managing protected areas for future generations of...
Our Viewpoint
Have you ever noticed that when you can't have something is when you really want it? Such is life in quarantine. Most people have enough groceries to last at least a week. Living in rural Montana, you learn to stock up on most things. Last week, I fo...
Street Smart
There’s so much happening that it’s hard to pick a topic. I’m going to take another ‘shotgun’ approach and paraphrase conversations I’ve had with friends and family over the past two weeks. Ther...
Best candidate for the job
Editor, Tony Cox is running for re-election as the County Commissioner for western Sanders County. As an incumbent, Tony has a record of accomplishments that are outstanding. He has worked diligently to improve the roads, which is always a main...
Know protocol for flag care
Veterans are noticing the failure of a couple local businesses and some government buildings to adhere to American flag protocol. I recognize the inconvenience of lowering and raising flags on weekends and holidays to honor our patriotic national...
Remember When?
HENRY ALEXANDER LARSON From Pioneers and Early Settlers of Thompson Falls Henry was born June 24, 1889, at Nome, North Dakota, to Anton Larson and Julia Olson, one of their eight children. Thompson...
Question of the Week
DICK NOVAK, Missoula - “I will get it mailed it. If it gets there, it gets there.” DEBBIE SWARTZ, Trout Creek - “I’ve always mailed them in for me and my husband.” MARTY SCHERZER, Trout Creek - “I’ll mail it in.” CAROL NARANCE, Thompson Falls...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Thompson Falls, 11; Plains, 11; Hot Springs, 2; Dixon, 4; Noxon, 1. Sunday, September 27 Suspicious activity. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Disturbance, Trout...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Robert Kraus, 35, day speeding, $70. Naomi Chamblin Rummel, 24, seatbelt violation, $20. Arturo Montoya, 75, speeding in restricted zone, $55. Mason Miller, 24, operating without liability insurance in effect, 3rd offense,...
Pine cone collection supports future forest growth
Pine cones are collected year-round by people to make garland, holiday wreaths, centerpieces and floral arrangements, but pine cones are also vital to the replenishment of conifer trees. Members of...
Monica Tranel for PSC District 4
Editor: The Montana Public Service Commission is a five-member board responsible for the regulation of energy, telecommunications, water/sewer, transportation, and pipeline utilities. PSC District 4 spans Lincoln, Sanders, Mineral, Missoula, Powell,...
Vote for candidates willing to work hard
The 2020 election is pivotal to our liberty, individual rights and security. This is the time to push back and not allow our country and communities to be fundamentally transformed by some who hate this great land and our freedoms. We owe it to our...
Throwing around political labels
There’s a feisty feminist bumper-sticker that reads “You say ‘b…’ like it’s a bad thing,” and it seems to carry paradoxical attitudes similar to those conveyed by the word “liberal” in Montana politics. To Republicans, “liberal” must me...
Tranel is the most qualified for PSC
To the Editor: When election year comes around, I like to evaluate the candidates as if I were hiring them to work for me. Their experience and education prerequisites may vary, depending upon the position they seek. This year we select a...
Candidate visits Sanders County
With the General Election less than a month away, candidates are hitting the trails of Montana to connect with voters. On Monday, Kathleen Williams, a Democrat from Bozeman, made a stop in Thompson...
T. Falls school board approves salary increases
On Monday night’s meeting, the Thompson Falls School Board discussed several pressing matters including a previously discussed review for a new salary schedule for their administration; as well as questions regarding city sewer easements. The m...
Kenneth Keith McQueen
Kenneth Keith McQueen was born in Weatherford. Texas May 24, 1935 to Leonard and Lorraine McQueen. He passed peacefully at home and went to live with our Lord Jesus Christ and his heavenly family... Full story
Modern Homesteader
My four ducks started to lay eggs just recently, and if you haven’t seen a duck egg, their size is double that of a chicken egg. Duck eggs also contain a higher fat content than chicken eggs, making them ideal for baking. While my excitement upon s...
BLUE HAWK HOMECOMING
Thompson Falls High School seniors Dane Chojnacky and Josey Neesvig were crowned the homecoming king and queen during last Friday's football game. Other seniors nominated to the homecoming court...
Residents run to raise awareness of Alzheimer's
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's took place Sunday at Power Park in Thompson Falls. Residents from around the county and some from even further, showed up on what seemed to be one of those "perfect...
State program for students earns national recognition
Jobs for Montana's Graduates, a state-level program developed to assist students achieve graduation and obtain skills to become successful in the college and work industry, has earned national...
