Articles from the November 19, 2020 edition
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FOR THE VETERANS
In a short ceremony at the Plains Cemetery, members of VFW Post 3596 commemerated military veterans, past and present. "We gather here today at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of the...
Not guilty pleas in murders
A not guilty plea was entered in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday by Cavey Rossbach, who is accused of the deliberate homicide of a Dixon man in 2018. Rossbach reportedly shot William Patrick Conko-Camel five times after a dispute just...
Neighbors take on local crime
Thompson Falls community members and law enforcement officers are looking at starting a neighborhood watch program. Thompson Falls Police Officer Roy Scott hopes meetings like the one last week at...
T. Falls ready for holiday festivities
The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce and Thompson Falls Main Street Committee are working to bring holiday events to Thompson Falls while adhering to public health recommendations due to the coronavirus pandemic. December 3-5, Thompson Falls will...
Our Viewpoint
Last weekend, I decided to take a road trip to Post Falls to pick up some doors from Craigslist. I don't buy too much on the site, but these doors were cool and I "had" to have them. One of my favorite hobbies is to listen to podcasts on road trips....
Street Smart
There’s a lot of conversation about controversial police incidents. Most of what I read/hear only tells the story from one perspective, which strikes me as wholly unfair and misleading. I don’t see...
Thankful for the help, care
Editor, In June, I made a trip to Oklahoma with two aunts and an uncle to visit my eldest uncle. While there, we all contracted COVID. We made it home wearing masks and we all then fell ill. My good neighbor, Francois Comunetti, fed my cows while I...
Remember When?
2 YEARS AGO • NOVEMBER 18, 1910 HENRY EDGAR DEAD Henry F. Edgar, the man who panned the first gold from Alder Gulch, died last Saturday at his farm near Olive in this county. His funeral was held at Plains Monday and the body buried beside the r...
Question of the Week
SUSAN MONK, Old Fork, Tennessee - “The thing I am most grateful for is that I have an awesome God that takes care of me and has been very generous in his guidance.” BO DEAN, Trout Creek - “I am thankful for being a grandparent. I just had a grand...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 12; Plains, 9; Hot Springs, 3; Camas Prairie, 1; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1. Sunday, November 8 Assist motorist/citizen, Trout Creek. Informational case, Plains. Welfare check, T. Falls. Theft, stolen colt revolver, Camas...
Justice Court
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Robert Royse, 39, hunting/trapping without a license, $185. Montana Highway Patrol Hunter Knoepke, 23, seatbelt violation, $20. Brad Blakeman, 63, expired registration, $45; no liability insurance, 1st offense, $85....
Laws turns love of music into side gig
For anyone who went to the Ted Vigil concert last month the Rex Community Theater, the audience was not only serenaded with music by John Denver; but they also got the chance to listen to some local...
Sanders County Schools
TROUT CREEK SCHOOL October and November were very busy months for Trout Creek School! Covid-19 has not slowed us down and our students are happy to be back to in-person instruction! Our Re-opening Plan continues to be implemented and adjusted as...
City Council News
If you read my previous article explaining the purpose of a city council, you probably know more about the council than you were wanting. There must be some of you scratching your head and wondering how I became one of the representatives for Ward...
Robert Eugene Conklin
Robert Eugene Conklin, 72, of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully in his cabin home in the mountains surrounded by his adoring family November 12, 2020. Robert (Bob) was an amazing... Full story
Robert Eugene Conklin
Jerry Lee Eichert passed away at his home in Trout Creek on November 10, 2020. Jerry was born April 18, 1962. He was a lifelong resident of Trout Creek. He attended grade school in Trout Creek and graduated high school in Thompson Falls in 1980. He... Full story
Jerry Lee Eichert
Jerry Lee Eichert passed away at his home in Trout Creek on November 10, 2020. Jerry was born April 18, 1962. He was a lifelong resident of Trout Creek. He attended grade school in Trout Creek and... Full story
Mallory Ray Anderson
On October 27, our son, brother and uncle Mallory Ray Anderson passed away ever too early from this life at St. Patrick's Hospital. In 1979, Mallory was born to Lenis and Anita Anderson in Idaho... Full story
Dennis Neil Doney
Dennis Neil Doney passed away October 15, 2020 at his ranch east of Thompson Falls. Dennis was born in Wallace, Idaho December 31, 1947 to Donald and Irma Doney. After a long career of service to his country and communities, including nearly two... Full story
Crossword Solution
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Benson reels in title
Mike Benson of Lonepine finished first for the seventh time in the Fall Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT). Benson took the top spot among the 438...
Match made in Heaven
Martha Petty lost her husband and life partner of 60-plus years back in January, just before COVID hit. Earlier this month she lost her 15-year-old companion dog, a miniature pinscher named Daisy....
Bison ranch receives grant
With big corporations monopolizing the meat packing and producing industry, local ranchers are finding it difficult to get a foothold. Thanks to a grant that came out this year, one local bison ranch is getting a helping hand. Go Roam Free Bison...
TF native to film screenplay locally
Screenwriter Craig MacLachlan, a native of Thompson Falls, is currently in the process of creating his new film titled, "Sunshine Girl," a tribute to the memory and life of his late wife, Christina....
A happy ending!
Although the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 changed things up more than a little bit this season, the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks volleyball team made the most of it, ending the campaign at the State B tourn...
