Articles from the October 29, 2020 edition
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Winter weather surprises county
What may have been a beautiful mid-autumn weekend, was quickly overtaken by one of the earliest winter storms Montana has seen in a long time. The snow fell and did not stop. Despite warnings from...
'Far out' show fills The Rex
The music of John Denver resonated through The Rex Theater on Saturday as tribute artist Ted Vigil took the stage. Vigil, from Olympia, Washington, performed for more than 100 people, most wearing...
Slow start to rifle season
The 2020 hunting season has had a less-than-stellar start after much of Montana received a hefty early snow. “Many may have stayed home instead of getting out into the woods,” said Jeff Davidson with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP), who wor...
Sharing passion for our community
If only everyone had as much passion for their community as Ray Brown. Ray was recently hired as executive director of Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC). Last Thursday, he addressed Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce members...
Montana Viewpoint
We are living in a tumultuous time, and my bet is it will become even more tumultuous after the election. Whoever wins, the supporters of the losing candidate will be angry. There is talk of not...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 30, 1950 HUNTING NEWS Official returns from the two checking stations, maintained by the Montana Fish and Game Commission, located at Little Thompson River and on the Cherry Creek road, reveal the following number of big g...
Do you get a flu shot? Why or why not?
Robin Fisher, Thompson Falls - “I have gotten my flu shot this year, here in Thompson Falls. I get it every year.” Robert Adams, Thompson Falls - “Yes I’m getting a flu shot as soon as possible. Just something I do every year.” Dan Milligan,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Vincent Zinicola, 43, day speeding, $70. Logan Dinkelspiel, 25, aggravated driving under the influence, 1st offense, $1,085, 2 days in jail. Anthony Larson, 31, operating with expired registration, $85. Bradley Cutler, 58,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Trout Creek, 2; Plains, 2; T. Falls, 10; Dixon, 2; Hot Springs, 4; Noxon, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, October 19 Fire, T. Falls. Theft, chainsaw, stolen Saturday night or Sunday morning, T. Falls. Trespass, Plains. Business contact, T. Falls....
Murder suspects enter pleas
Two homicides came before the district court Tuesday. Both occurred in Hot Springs in the same week; one on Wednesday, October 7 and one on Thursday, October 8. The first defendant to appear was Rachel Bellesen, who has been charged with the murder...
Full Blue Moon falls on Halloween
It’s no secret, this year’s Halloween will look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, All Hollow’s Eve will be giving us a very rare and spooky extravaganza to end the month. This year, October 31 brings a Halloween Blue Moon....
Tip line to report poachers
Montana's outdoor crime-stopper help line, TIP-MONT, has an online option to report poachers and other hunting-season violators. Now alert citizens can report poaching and violations of hunting regulations by going to the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov....
Library director muses on passion for books
Lynne Kersten, who has been the Thompson Falls Public Library Director for just over a decade, will officially be retiring at the beginning of November. A seat on the city council will also be...
Outdoor Adventures
There are few hunts in Montana that compare to chasing after the ghosts of the prairie. Pronghorn sheep, American antelope, speed goat and numerous other names have been given to this, the second fastest land animal in the world. Prized as one of...
Kelsey Charlene (Fitchett-Howard) Cold
Kelsey Charlene (Fitchett-Howard) Cold, 25, left this world much too early on October 6, 2020, in an accident near her home in Bozeman, Montana. Kelsey was born in Dickinson, North Dakota, on March... Full story
Robert David Wolf
Robert D. Wolf moved to his new address on October 21, 2020, to be reunited with his beloved wife in heaven. He will no longer be getting robocalls, political lies or junk mail. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be... Full story
Noxon/Bull River Weather
September daytime highs were slightly below average and nighttime lows continue the trend of being above average. We finally broke the dry spell with a rain of greater than 0.1 inch in a day on the September 19. That was 78 days without significant r...
State offers tourism grants
The Montana Commerce Department has announced the official opening for the Tourism Grant Program. Montana Commerce Director, Tara Rice, announced the department has begun accepting applications for the 2021 grant cycle that began on October 15, and...
Dog Hill Bistro in Plains closing its doors
COVID-19 has brought sickness, death, mental anguish and unemployment throughout the nation. Though Sanders County had less impact than many other places in Montana, it prompted the end of an era in...
Annual Christmas Bazaar canceled
by Annie Wooden The popular Sanders County Christmas Bazaar, held each December at Thompson Falls High School, has been forced to cancel this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organizer Janie McFadgen said that COVID-19 was the main factor in dec...
Snow, cold puts end to hoppers
The beginning of this year's winter wonderland might be the finish for the little troublesome hopping creatures that have caused a bit of havoc this year in Montana, including Sanders County. They...
Tournaments begin!
Although some teams would appear to be a little more legitimate than others at this late stage, tournaments at the end of hard-fought regular seasons represent a chance for new beginnings, an...
Vikings, Heat top seeds in 14C classic
The District 14C volleyball tournament will be played mostly remotely but will end up in St. Regis Saturday for the championship, consolation and, if needed, challenge matches. As the No. 1 and 2 seeds, Charlo and Hot Springs will be given byes...
Justin time
Already All-State, Justin Morgan upped his cross country game a few notches this season and almost became Thompson Falls' first individual champion ever. Repeating his All-State B performance from...
Hawks to host Simms
In coach Jared Koskela’s eyes, these Tigers are dark horses. The unbeaten, 8-0, No. 3 ranked Thompson Falls Blue Hawks will host the 4-2 Simms Tigers Saturday at 1 p.m. in the first round of the Montana 8-Man football playoffs. Capping their second s...
