Articles from the December 16, 2021 edition
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Red Cross showcases new technology at blood drive
The American Red Cross returned to Thompson Falls High School last Wednesday, to get volunteers to give blood. They brought with them equipment to take blood donations in the regular fashion as well...
A HOLIDAY AFFAIR
It could have been the battle of the century in Plains - Santa Claus versus the Grinch - at the one-room log schoolhouse. But the Grinch's heart did its growth thing and played nice with the kids -...
SCCFF helps families have special holidays
Every year, Sanders County Coalition for Families (SCCFF) helps make Christmas a little extra special for families in the county. With the help and generosity of area residents, SCCFF’s Adopt a Family program is always a success. Right before C...
Old Glory gets proper sendoff
The flags might have been worn out, but the patriotism of the men and women who handled the unserviceable ensigns last week was not. Fourteen veterans from all five branches of the military gathered i...
Our Viewpoint
It's that time of year again. The hustle and bustle of the holidays, school Christmas concerts, rushing to find those last-minute gifts. As happens every year, we're now experiencing those lovely winter roads throughout Sanders County. The state, cou...
Slice of Life
The last of the Thanksgiving turkey was finally dispensed of just a few hours ago. You might have imagined I could put my feet up and relax with a nice glass of cabernet and quiet, but no, it's...
Santa's sleigh is coming
On December 20, aircraft piloted by either Santa or Mrs. Claus will land at the Thompson Falls airport. Arrival time is approximately 11:15-11:30 a.m. Red Sleighs Over Montana, sponsored and paid for by the Museum of Mountain Flying in Missoula and...
Remember When?
13 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 25, 1936 GLIDDEN PASS ROAD APPROVED The boys at the CCC Camp F-52 (located at Snider up Thompson River) are pushing the road up the Wet Fork of Thompson River and will continue as long as weather conditions permit. The men are...
Question of the Week
CINDY EVERETT, Trout Creek - “Divinity, because my mom used to always make it when we were kids!” KAREN DYKSTRA, Thompson Falls - “Cream cheese pumpkin bars!” YOLANDA SANDSTROM, Plains - “Pumpkin pie because I save it till the end of the year and...
Conviction yields suspended sentence
Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court, Andre Levert was given a suspended three-year sentence with the Department of Corrections (DOC) as per a plea agreement for the charge of assault with a weapon. James Manley explained that Levert’s sentence to...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Lindsey Scott, 38, expired registration, $45. Jessica Hunter, 44, day speeding, $20. Tandy Powell, 52, day speeding, $20. Samuel Hostetler, 50, day speeding, $20. Dusten Henning, 24, seatbelt violation, $20. Steve Burbach, 68,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 3; T. Falls, 5; Trout Creek, 1; Heron, 1; Noxon, 2; Paradise, 3; Dixon, 1; Hot Springs, 1. Monday, December 6 Motor vehicle crash, Paradise. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Civil served, Paradise. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Other...
City Hall in need of roof repairs
The Thompson Falls City Council met this week to swear in Mayor Mark Sheets and council members Larry Lack, Shawni Vaught and Earlene Powell. Each was re-elected into their respective positions uncontested. Sheets reported at Monday’s meeting that C...
TF schools welcome back visitors
The Thompson Falls School Board decided last week to allow visitors to enter the school again. Prior to the decision, parents and volunteers were loosely limited to 15 minutes, and certain parent and volunteer activities were disallowed altogether...
TF surveying business under new ownership
Hagedorn Land Surveying has sold and is under new ownership as of November 1 of this year. Mountain Plains, the company that bought Hagedorn, will continue to offer the same services, including...
David Joe Hipple
May 17, 1964 – December 5, 2021 David Joe Hipple passed away on Sunday morning, December 5, at the age of 57 at his home in Thompson Falls, Montana. A memorial service will be held to celebrate D... Full story
Community gathers for TCCIA tree lighting
"Six minutes, six minutes everyone," said Santa to the crowd gathered out in front of the Lakeside in Trout Creek Friday evening. Nearly 30 people came to witness the annual tree lighting ceremony,...
Bowling Scores
THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 38 18 Nascar Freaks 36 20 Dolls with Balls 30.5 25.5 Rock’n Bowl 28 28 Talk of the Town 26.5 29.5 Bye 9 47 Team Scr. Game: Dangerous Dames, 488; Scr. Series: Dangerous Dames, 1402; Hcp. Game: D...
HOLIDAY BEAT
Noxon fourth graders perform the Christmas Sock Rock during their concert last week. According to music teacher Sari MacArthur, the school will be holding another concert Friday, December 17, in the...
James I. Mershon
On November 21, 2021, my dad, James I. Mershon, took the final few steps needed to enter heaven. He did so knowing that his three children, Barbara, Karen, and Mike and their spouses Greg, Jim and... Full story
Juanita Miller Deardorff
Juanita Miller Deardorff, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend peacefully passed away on December 4, 2021, in her home in Plains, Montana. On January 8, 1961, she was b... Full story
Crossword Solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. PAN 4. GNAT 8. AGES 10. LAURA 11. LOUT 12. POUTER 13. MURAT 15. FROGMAN 16. ATONE 17. IRONIES 18. SINGLE SPACING 21. DAM 22. LEG 23. PIC 24. PAR 25. RIF 26. PEI 27. MARILYN MONROE...
Keeping it Green
FORD BRONCO SPORT FIRST TO FEATURE PARTS MADE OF 100% RECYCLED OCEAN PLASTIC “Ford has become the first automaker to use 100% recycled ocean plastics to produce automotive parts. Wiring harness clips in Ford Bronco Sport models are made of o...
TRACS raising funds with holiday raffle
In their mission to provide continuous care and support to their animals, Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) is asking for a little extra help this holiday season. TRACS has put together two...
WATCHFUL EYE
A recent snowfall in Sanders County has a young whitetail buck looking for nourishment....
