Articles from the December 30, 2021 edition
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TF vet clinic welcomes new provider
Thompson Falls Veterinary Clinic has welcomed a new veterinarian to the area. Associate veterinarian Kelsey Rehm started her position in April of this year. After her husband received a job with Fish...
WINTER WONDERLAND
A blanket of thick white snow covers a field on Christmas Day. Sanders County enjoyed a white Christmas with snow storms over the weekend. More snow is expected in the area throughout this...
FWP sets meetings on changes
Hunting regulation proposals for the 2022-2023 seasons were approved for public comment by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission in December and are now out for review and comment online through January 14, 2022. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks...
Plains mixes education, fun for holiday learning
Even with Christmas vacation looming and the students' attention span fading fast last week, the teachers at Plains Elementary School were able to get the subject of science across and make it fun...
Our Viewpoint
It seemed like each month in 2021, we were asking, "How is it already (insert month here)?" Now look at us. Just a matter of hours to finish all those things we swore we would get done this year. It wasn't that long ago that the county was...
Help those at home
Ever wonder why the whole Senate so quickly and easily passed the Defense build up bill of $768 billlion, but did not and will not work together to pass the Build Back Better bill that would bring the USA into the modern era and help all Americans?...
One word can create friction
First of all, I would like to congratulate Dan Rowan on his joining the Sanders County Board of Commissioners! Sounds like he is a good choice and I wish him well. I am writing this letter to object to Ed Moreth’s biased reporting of the story (Dec....
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • MARCH 30, 1900 THOMPSON STREET BUSY IN 1900 From The Plainsman Continued from last week The largest business house in the town is that of John Willis, who occupies three buildings o...
Question of the Week
JORDAN KEEFE, Spokane - “A change in the government.” GREG MURPHY, Thompson Falls - “A healthier 2022!” WILLENE HALL, Thompson Falls - “I’m looking for things to be better for everybody.” EZEKIEL WIEST, Hot Springs - “Have COVID-19 over with!” TRI...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 4; Trout Creek, 3; T. Falls, 9; Dixon, 1; Plains, 9; Paradise, 1; Heron, 1. Sunday, December 19 Coroner called, Paradise. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Property damage/criminal mischief,...
Justice Court
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Keturah Yoder, 18, violation of rules, $135. Montana Highway Patrol Margaret Lambdin, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Lolene Little, 56, careless driving, $85. Mari Reed, 18, careless driving, $85. Patrick Engel, 74, day...
Voices in he Wilderness: Rebecca Sanchez
My father grew up in a town on the outskirts of Zurich, Switzerland, with his sister and five brothers. The lucky boy had the Alps at his fingertips. He often spoke of the adventures he took with his...
Students test their skills in annual Brain Bash
Plains High School students gathered before break last week for their annual Brain Bash. The event has been held for many years and required student teams to compete against other teams across the...
Hawks hit the mat for home action
The Blue Hawk wrestlers gave their home crowd a holiday show last Tuesday as they welcomed Superior and Mission-Charlo for a mixer. The Hawks won seven of their 12 matches in their first home meet of...
Thilmony recognized for wins
Thompson Falls senior Trae Thilmony got a little Christmas bonus last week when he was named to the East-West Shrine Game roster. Thilmony is among the best in the west in football and will play in...
Plains wrestling team continues to improve
The Savage Horsemen wrestling team got in one last night of matches before they went on break last week for the holidays. The team traveled to Bigfork for a mixer with Plains, Eureka, Browning, Arlee and Florence-Carlton. The teams had to get...
Woods Journal
As winter begins to close its firm grip over Montana and the hours of the day turn mostly into darkness, many find themselves with a case of cabin fever. Some will use the extra time indoors to catch up on work, while others will use that time to...
Hot Springs radio seeks to engage community
Located in Hot Springs, a local radio station focuses on the intent of creating community engagement and community awareness. Program Director David Max launched 101.9 FM in December of 2016. “My focus is to broadcast news and information t...
Crossword Solution
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Students to experience 'Wicked'
After many years of searching for an appropriate play to take students to, Thompson Falls High School English teacher Pam Peters has finally pulled something together. Peters has been wanting to use money from a general English department fund that...
County hoopsters battle before break
Sanders County athletes are taking a break from competition for the holidays, but Noxon, Thompson Falls and Plains had one last game last Tuesday before school let out. Thompson Falls boys and girls...
