Articles from the December 31, 2020 edition
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Santa delivers cheer by helicopter
A group of volunteers from Missoula's Museum of Mountain Flying helped spread Christmas cheer across Montana last Wednesday as part of their first Red Sleighs Over Montana event. Fourteen pilots...
The Bean Bug brews positive vibes
"We didn't know what to expect when we started, but it's been great," said Suzy VonHeeder, who opened up The Bean Bug, a new Plains cafe at the site of the former Dog Hill Bistro, which closed its...
Fourth COVID-19 death confirmed in county
Sanders County recorded a fourth death related to the coronavirus over the weekend, bringing the total to four during the pandemic. No details were available about the most recent death attributed to COVID-19 in Sanders County. As of Tuesday, there...
An old trapper reminisces
As the world spins on, one trapper still remembers the old days where trapping was a necessity. Today, he still believes it is. Bob Sink trapped in Colorado professionally for nearly 11 years and has...
2020 had its good moments, too
As the sun sets on 2020, we look back on the year and, quite frankly, we're not sure what to say. From the pandemic and the economy and the election and everything in between, it was a bit of a rough year. Not that we don't have sickness and tension...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • JANUARY 3, 1951 LAUNDRY IS YEAR’S FIRST NEW BUSINESS A laundry is Thompson Falls’ first new business of 1951. The EZ Way Laundry, to be operated by Mrs. LeRoy Hanson in a building adjacent to their home, and across the street from...
A four-year forecast
I don’t think Joe Biden won an election, I think he won a popularity contest. I believe that, when it came time to make a choice, the undecided voters chose the candidate they perceived as more ...
Question of the week
ROBIN GILE, Trout Creek - “I am looking forward to spending more time with my family. I am also hoping that the corruption is exposed and for those to held accountable and for four more years of the best president ever - Donald Trump.” BO DEAN, Tro...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 9; Hot Springs, 2; T. Falls, 14; Noxon, 2; Camas, 1; Lonepine, 1; Trout Creek, 3; Heron, 1. Sunday, December 20 Informational case, Hot Springs. Alarm-intrusion/holdup, Hot Springs. Request from Lake County to check residence in...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Christopher Bailey, 34, day speeding, $70. Jennifer Summar, 38, operating while intoxicated, 2nd offense, $1,335, 365 days in jail, 360 days suspended. Cody Potter, 25, failure to give notice of an accident, $225; reckless...
Judge denies request for bail reduction
Daniel Haslage appeared before Judge James Manley in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, requesting a reduction in his bail. Haslage is facing charges of criminal endangerment in Sanders County after a high-speed chase on June 13 that charging...
Woods Journal
When it comes to wintertime, along with all the winter sports and activities comes an inherent danger. Those who live their lives out in the wild enjoying nature are all too aware of the fact that things can go horribly awry and an emergency can...
BOWLING SCORES
THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dolls with Balls 29.5 22.5 Dangerous Dames 29 23 Rock’n Bowl 29 23 Talk of the Town 27 25 Nascar Freaks 22.5 29.5 Balls to the Wall 18 34 Team Scr. Game: Talk of the Town, 448; Scr. Series: Dolls with Balls, 1215;...
Take steps to avoid animal collisions
Drivers face an increased risk of animal-related crashes during the fall and winter months. As deer and other wildlife begin to migrate, they find their way onto highways and suburban neighborhoods. Because of this, more animal collisions occur in th...
Sanders County students names to MSU honor roll
Montana State University (MSU) has announced undergraduate honor roll members for the 2020 fall semester. In all, 5,380 students were named to MSU’s President’s List and Dean’s List. To be eligible, students were required to be enrolled full time,...
Jack Allan Windle
Jack Allan Windle, 65, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020 with his family by his side in Arizona City, Arizona. He was born on March 19, 1955 in Brewster, Washington, to Jacob and...
Margaret Lois Haynack
Margaret Lois Haynack of Thompson Falls passed away peacefully at home December 24. She was born February 28, 1935 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She is survived by her two daughters, a sister, two...
Prep sports start Saturday
Thompson Falls will be a hotbed for high school sports in Sanders County this weekend as the winter seasons finally begin. Over a month past the time winter sports generally begin, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, wrestling and basketball seasons kick...
Johnson is Noxon's new boys coach
With the big fella gone, who is going to step into his shoes? The Noxon Red Devil boys will have a decidedly different look this season, both on the floor and on the bench. Gone from the Devil sideline this season are the father-son team of coach...
Lady Devils ready for action
Heading into her second season as head coach of the Noxon Lady Red Devil basketball team, Cortney Vohs could have been excused for thinking this could have been a breakout season for her still-young but very talented Devils. The problem is, the Lady...
Horsemen retool, to rely on veterans
The Plains Horsemen are in a rebuilding mode. Then again, maybe they’re not. “We did lose a lot from last year’s team,” coach Tyrel Allen said. “But I wouldn’t say we are really in a rebuilding mode. We still have some guys that can play.” Thes...
Fun Run and Walk to go down Friday
It will look a lot different this year but organizers are still planning on holding the 22nd edition of the New Year’s Day Fun Run and Walk. There will some things old and some things new in the Fun Run as runners celebrate the christening of 2021 i...
