Articles from the December 3, 2020 edition
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School leader chosen to lead parade
Paying respect to her love, compassion, and unending support for the children and parents of Thompson Falls and surrounding area, Diane Hedahl has been selected grand marshal for the Thompson Falls...
MOVING MESSAGES
Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) held its final fundraiser of the year, the annual lantern launch, last Saturday at the Sanders County Fairgrounds. Under a moonlit sky and accented by the...
Third COVID death in county
Officials with the Sanders County Board of Health says it’s important that residents continue to follow guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19. A third Sanders County resident died this week as a result of contracting coronavirus. As of T...
Our Viewpoint
The number of active coronavirus cases keeps creeping up in Sanders County. As of Tuesday, there were 36 active cases. Even with people recovering and going off the active case list, the numbers are going up. The anticipation of a vaccine being...
Street Smart
I received really positive feedback after the last column and people expressed an interest in more of the same. I’m going to share two more stories about incidents I’m personally familiar with and...
Shift in political party
Editor, To President Elect Biden. Congratulations to President Elect Biden. May the Republicans in the Senate and Congress treat you as well as the Democrats treated Trump while he was in office the last four years. Dennis Lyght, Thompson...
Get involved at city level
Per request of the mayor on behalf of the city, I am reminding you that I am speaking only for myself, not for the city, not for the mayor, and not for other council members. In order to keep myself out of potential hot water, and to keep others...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 13, 1980 CABLE TV PLANNED FOR FALLS, PLAINS Cable TV reception including 24-hour-a-day reception from four national superstations along with two local (Spokane and Missoula) stations and pay TV monies may be offered to viewers...
Question of the Week
DILLON JOHNSON, Plains - “I recommend making sure that your gutters are clean for wintertime. AMANDA CHILDERS, Thompson Falls - “To weatherize your home a couple things would be to make sure that you're stocked up on firewood and plastic for you...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 2; T. Falls, 8; Plains, 12; Paradise, 1. Sunday, November 22 Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Livestock, Plains. Animal other, T. Falls. Administrative, Hot Springs. Abandoned vehicle, Dixon. Informational case, T. Falls....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Alex Ellis, 17, seatbelt violation, $20. Alex Ellis, 17, seatbelt violation, $20. Gari Mcgraw, 59, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, $585. Quayla Black, 22, seatbelt violation, $20. Joseph Ackley, 28, night speeding,...
Not guilty plea to assault charges
In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Kurt Lamarr of Hot Springs pleaded not guilty to charges of assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. According to charging documents, Lamarr had been threatening the alleged victim for some time. On...
Group considers passenger rail service
Twelve Montana counties, including Sanders County, have officially founded the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to advocate for the return of passenger rail service across southern Montana. The...
Wolf trapping class online
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) will offer the last online wolf trapping certification class of the season on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. To register for the free class, please visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov and follow the links...
Keeping birds warm in winter
As we head into winter, I always like to brush up on winterizing the chicken coop, to help my birds get through the colder months a little easier. As I’m reading, I always come across the controversial topic of heating. Do you heat a coop in the w...
Jeanne Sol
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Jeanne Sol, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 83. Jeanne was born in Missoula on January 31, 1937, to H. Clyde and Blanche Christensen. On February 14, 1956, she married Joe R. Sol. They... Full story
CRYSTAL WATERS
Exploring the Thompson River area on Saturday, photographer Linda Elliott of Thompson Falls captured a peaceful setting along the river. Crisp blue skies and water complement changing fall...
Sale of public lands proceeding
Last year, Weyerhaeuser announced the company reached an agreement to sell 630,000 acres of Montana timberland to a Georgia-based land investment firm, Southern Pine Plantations (SPP), for $145...
Group helps local vets
Veterans living in Sanders County have relied on the DAV-VTN (Disabled American Veterans Volunteer Transportation Network) for over 14 years. Started in 2006 by Dick Wells of Thompson Falls, DAV-VTN i...
MORNING STROLL
A trio of deer crosses the Gallatin Street bridge in Thompson Falls toward Island Park on Monday after a dusting of snow covered the area. Monday brought snow, rain and freezing temperatures to the...
Blue Hawks land 5 on 8-Man All-State squad
Six Sanders County football players have earned All-State recognition for their fine play in Montana 8-Man action this past fall as the Western Conference 8-Man All-Conference team was named early...
Hawks, H-Men to remain in 8-Man
The fact that Thompson Falls and Plains will remain rivals in Western Conference 8-Man football for at least two more seasons was the biggest news for Sanders County fans, but there was plenty of other decisions made during the Montana High School...
Sanders County Honor Roll
DIXON ELEMENTARY Fourth Grade Denzel Howard, Sonny Matt, Shelton Roberts, Sheray Rossbach. Fifth Grade Lucy Metcalf. Sixth Grade Dylann Elverud, Robert Howard, Bryce Roberts, Reese Swensen. Seventh Grade Amelya Delay, Benjamin Matt, Katie Porter,...
Crossword Solution
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