Articles from the November 10, 2022 edition
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Record turnout for local election
Sanders County voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for the 2022 General Election. Voters cast ballots for multiple local and state positions and issues. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, election officials were still working to count ballots. Nichol...
4-H members celebrate year
It was the final big 4-H event of the calendar year, but it was filled with excitement from kids receiving accolades for exhibits, interviews and leadership capabilities. More than 200 people...
County changes cause in death of Plains man
It's not quite the closure he had wanted, but there's still hope for Pat Legard that the killer of his son, Mark, will be found, especially now that Sanders County ruled that the death a "potential...
Welcome, winter
Just when I thought everyone would be complaining about the time change Monday morning, there was something else on peoples' minds — the winter storm. In recent weeks it's been in the back of my mind to drag up the shovel and ice melt from the b...
Here's to a fair and just election
I am writing this column before the election, and you are reading it after the election, and here’s my prediction; the losers will be unhappy, and the winners will be happy. I also predict that t...
Remember When?
OVER 100 YEARS AGO Not finding anything of interest in old newspaper files this week, I dug up some old history of the Thompson Falls area in the pioneer days. PETE McCLINCHY June 9, 1882 – Weeksville Items – Fred Smith and Pete McClinchy, Thompson F...
Question of the week
Cecil Jevons, Thompson Falls - “The dollar is going to zero, so why worry about a penny?” Cary Christensen, Clark Fork, Idaho - “Keep them because we’ve always had them.” Eric Christensen, Clark Fork, Idaho - “When they change the prices to whole do...
Bull elk poached at Bison Range
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribers (CSKT) is investigating an elk that was poached at the Bison Range. "An investigation was immediately opened when a poached bull elk was found disrespectfully dumped in the canal on the Bison Range with...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Michael Youngberg, 55, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Alexander Bjornberg, 33, violation in a construction zone, $135. Wayne Boren, 64, seatbelt violation, $20. Mervin Hoover, 69, speeding in a restricted zone, $85....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 4; Plains, 3; Hot Springs, 3; Trout Creek, 2; Lonepine, 2; Paradise, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, October 31 Fire, Paradise. Inmate transport, T. Falls. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Fish...
Rock garden brings color to TF home
For some, gardening is a seasonal pursuit, but not for Shari Ganatos. A lifelong resident of Thompson Falls, she and her dog Cooper were fortunate to find a home next to her mom and the house she...
Get a 'Clue' at Plains school play
For people who want a clue to upcoming entertainment, they can simply check out the Plains High School schedule. The school’s drama club will be presenting the play “Clue” on Nov. 11 , 12, 13 in the school’s new gymnasium This will be the first t...
Plains students show patriotism with paint
Plains High School art students got to show their patriotism and artistic talents at the same time by custom painting an American flag on an eight-foot long by five-foot wide piece of wood, finishing...
Plains celebrates Halloween with treats, contest and more
It was a hopping Halloween Monday evening in Plains with several events going on from Clark Fork Valley Hospital to Fred Young Park. A constant chilly drizzle didn't stop kids from filling the...
Ted (Theodore) Hoglund
20-2022 Ted Hoglund passed away surrounded by family on October 7, 2022, only a few weeks before his 85th birthday. Just days before his passing, he received a sudden diagnosis of cancer that had...
Mildred Grace Butler
Mildred Grace Butler, 80, long-time Sanders County resident, passed away October 6, 2022, at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Long Term Care facility in Plains. Millie was born December 5, 194,1 in...
Anita Carol Wise
Anita Carol Wise went home to join the Lord on November 3, 2022. Carol was born December 25, 1917, in Winifred, Montana, to Carl and Oreta McCaughin. Carol married James Lee Wise on August 9, 1936....
Dixon Louis Wiegele
Dixon Wiegele, 75, of Whitepine, Montana, lost his fight with cancer and passed away on November 1, 2022, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Dixon was born January 17, 1947, in Spokane, Washington, to...
Kraaks celebrating 65 years
Dave and Betty Kraak are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary this month. The Kraaks, who have lived in Thompson Falls since 1985, were married November 16, 1957. Congratulations on your...
New name, same service at local title company
A local title company is operating under a new name. Title Financial Corporation (TFC) has announced that its subsidiaries, including First American Title Company in Thompson Falls, are now Flying S...
Hawks repeat as champions
The Thompson Falls volleyball team is headed to the state tournament for the third year in a row. The Blue Hawks repeated as divisional champions last weekend, but it wasn't easy getting to the top...
CFVH seeks feedback in county health survey
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) is gearing up for their 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and is asking community members to participate in a county wide survey focusing on healthcare. “Living in a rural community has its challenges b...
CFVH clarifies Medicare offerings
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) is reminding residents of some important information regarding Medicare. CFVH last week released a statement saying that Humana Medicare is the only Medicare Advantage Plan for which the hospital network is a...
Bowling Scores
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE W L Bernie’s Auto 24 12 Howard Services 24 12 Highlead 24 12 Pocket Pounders 17 19 Mountain Plains LLC 14 22 Giggles 5 31 Team Scr. Game: Bernie’s Auto,773; Scr. Series: Bernie’s Auto, 2226; Hcp. Game:Bernie’s Auto,907; Hcp. Se...
CSKT water compact has complex history
by Chelle Mitchell Last month, there were several meetings throughout the county regarding the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana (CSKT) water compact. The issue has sparked heated...
