Articles from the December 14, 2023 edition
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VFW retires old flags
All was quiet as a procession of military veterans said goodbye and farewell to an old comrade as part of a solemn ceremony to properly retire a batch of American flags last Thursday in the back parki...
Rail project chosen for federal program
The federal government will provide $500,000 in seed money to help kick-start construction of Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority’s (BSPRA) North Coast Hiawatha route revitalization between Chicago and Seattle/Portland and connecting communities like F...
TF council moves ahead with priorities
Rusti Leivestad presided over her first council meeting as mayor of Thompson Falls on Monday. The meeting was held at the Sanders County Courthouse before an audience of about 40 community members....
Dysfunctional Christmas brings laughs
If a person wanted to see a dysfunctional Christmas filled with argument, jealousy, accusations, troublesome relationships, but spunky women that will definitely be entertaining, "The Charitable...
HOLIDAY HELPERS
The Thompson Falls Elementary Student Council sponsored a food drive in their school last week, collecting a total of 825 pounds of food. Students delivered the donations to Community Harvest Food...
Take time to stop and smell the pine trees
One of my favorite experiences is hearing about Sanders County from someone new to the area. If you grow up here, you tend to take for granted the mountains, fresh air, daily wildlife sightings and outdoor opportunities. One of the most memorable of...
Acts of kindness
I would like to thank the couple who paid for my groceries today at Harvest. It was a really nice surprise to me, as something like this has never happened to me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity and wish you and yours a...
Celebrate responsibly
Dear Editor, December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. It opportunely coincides with the holidays when folks are going to parties, reconnecting with old friends, and maybe indulging more than they do the rest of the year. Wherever...
Time to work together
I'd like to address an occurrence from last month's city council meeting, in which a time for public comment was, in my perception, seized as an opportunity to intimidate and bully. I became a member of TF city council in January 2020, a year no elec...
A new brand for MT
Median residential property taxes in Montana went up 21% this year. That’s $213 million more from working Montanans. Meanwhile North Western Energy property taxes went down 20%, that’s a decrease of $36 million. Collections on industrial pro...
A Few Thoughts ... On Holy Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” asserts the song. The reference of lyricists Edward Pola and George Wyle and performer Andy Williams was, of course, to the Christmas holiday. The song was written in 1963 and recorded for the Andy Williams...
Remember When?
9 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 29, 1933 DEER ARE ENTERED IN BIG BUCK CONTEST The big buck contest, sponsored this hunting season by the Marshall Wells company of Spokane with the Union Market at Thompson Falls acting as local contest board, terminated with th...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 5; T. Falls, 3; Paradise, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Heron, 1. Monday, December 4 Theft, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Road hazard/blockage, T. Falls. Property...
Not guilty pleas to drug charges
Gary William Rubusch appeared before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday, pleading not guilty to a felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and a misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. Rubusch’s attorney, Cheryl C...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Whitney Bybee, 27, seatbelt violation, $20; careless driving, $85. Delbert Otto, 28, seatbelt violation, $20. James Heffernan, 94, careless driving, $85. Louisa Orr, 34, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Jessica Knoll, 27,...
Question of the Week: What is your favorite charity?
CARLA KENZIE Plains - “Cancer Network of Sanders County because of the support they offer, and the support they gave my dad.” AMY McGANN, Thompson Falls - “St. Jude’s because they do so much for children I know.” MARET BROWN, Trout Creek - “The food...
TFHS students advance in science contest
A science project by two Thompson Falls High School students has earned them a spot in a state competition. They have been named one of the 300 finalists in the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow...
Polar Express pulls in to Plains School
The Christmas train has returned to Plains School again, but officials can't decide on who will be the conductor. Plains resident Bill Beck and Plains Elementary School Principal Kevin Meredith set...
Construction halted for Plains church expansion
Harvest Community Church of God's building plans for a basement under the youth group building came to a halt. Due to regulations that have been established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
Harry Johannes Behmerwohld
Harry Johannes Behmerwohld, of Heron, Montana, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his son’s home, in Rathdrum, Idaho, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and was 93 years old. Harry was born in Dilo, Montana, o... Full story
Martin Wilho Koskela Jr.
Martin Wilho Koskela Jr. "Buck" went to be with the Lord on the evening of December 2, 2023. He was born in Chisholm, Minnesota, on September 1, 1960. Marty grew up in Minnesota and there met and married his wife Carolyn Anderson. Together they had... Full story
CFVH restructures home health services
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) is restructuring its home health services. CFVH has announced it will close its Medicare certified Home Health agency effective January 1, 2024. The services will still be available through the hospital’s clinics a...
BIRTH: Kira Lynne Wood
Family Birth Services is pleased to announce Kira Lynne Wood was born on October 27, 2023. Kira weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Her parents are JD and Lydia Wood of Trout Creek. Grandparents are Ron and... Full story
TFJH student gathers food for local families
Thompson Falls eighth grader Lila Adams decided to do a community project to help with her future college applications. "I was talking with my mom about college and having a good resume for my applica...
Noxon resident shares Pearl Harbor memories with students
Remembering Pearl Harbor is something that Noxon resident Jo Webley does well. Grandma Jo, to the community, has been visiting with students at the Noxon school for 18 years. She celebrated her 88th...
