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Churches share holiday spirit through Operation Christmas Child
Local churches have been busy this month gathering supplies, toys and necessities to be sent to children around the world through Operation Christmas Child. In 1993, when the organization Samaritan's...
Remember When?
OVER 100 YEARS AGO Not finding anything of interest in old newspaper files this week, I dug up some old history of the Thompson Falls area in the pioneer days. PETE McCLINCHY June 9, 1882 – Weeksville Items – Fred Smith and Pete McClinchy, Thompson F...
Question of the week
Cecil Jevons, Thompson Falls - “The dollar is going to zero, so why worry about a penny?” Cary Christensen, Clark Fork, Idaho - “Keep them because we’ve always had them.” Eric Christensen, Clark Fork, Idaho - “When they change the prices to whole do...
Rock garden brings color to TF home
For some, gardening is a seasonal pursuit, but not for Shari Ganatos. A lifelong resident of Thompson Falls, she and her dog Cooper were fortunate to find a home next to her mom and the house she...
Get a 'Clue' at Plains school play
For people who want a clue to upcoming entertainment, they can simply check out the Plains High School schedule. The school’s drama club will be presenting the play “Clue” on Nov. 11 , 12, 13 in the school’s new gymnasium This will be the first t...
Plains students show patriotism with paint
Plains High School art students got to show their patriotism and artistic talents at the same time by custom painting an American flag on an eight-foot long by five-foot wide piece of wood, finishing...
Plains celebrates Halloween with treats, contest and more
It was a hopping Halloween Monday evening in Plains with several events going on from Clark Fork Valley Hospital to Fred Young Park. A constant chilly drizzle didn't stop kids from filling the...
Kraaks celebrating 65 years
Dave and Betty Kraak are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary this month. The Kraaks, who have lived in Thompson Falls since 1985, were married November 16, 1957. Congratulations on your... Full story
Bowling Scores
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE W L Bernie’s Auto 24 12 Howard Services 24 12 Highlead 24 12 Pocket Pounders 17 19 Mountain Plains LLC 14 22 Giggles 5 31 Team Scr. Game: Bernie’s Auto,773; Scr. Series: Bernie’s Auto, 2226; Hcp. Game:Bernie’s Auto,907; Hcp. Se...
Thompson Falls student chosen for All-State Band
Being invited to the All-State Band is no easy task, so when senior Alec Sweeden of Thompson Falls High School made the cut, he was elated. All-State is comprised of students from all over the state...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • NOVEMBER 4, 1982 DECISION DUE ON TIE PLANT FUTURE A decision regarding the future of the Burlington Northern’s tie plant, destroyed by fire last week, is expected to be made by the end of this week, Bill Joplin, manager of BN pub...
Question of the Week: What is your favorite scary movie?
Leah Bartlett, Thompson Falls - “Hocus Pocus.” Elora Moore, Thompson Falls - “Disney Zombies.” Lauren Hudson, Thompson Falls - “The Shining.” Gabby Taylor, Thompson Falls - “The Spiderwick Chronicles.” Libby Franck, Thompson Falls - “Hotel Transylv...
Shakespeare winter tour date set
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) is back for their 2022 winter tour with the long-awaited production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) – Revised! MSIP will be performing in Thompson Falls on November 9, at the Rex T...
Birth: Kaiden Wesley Byler
Gifts From Above Midwifery is pleased to announce the arrival of Kaiden Wesley Byler on October 22, 2022. Kaiden was born at 4:48 p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. Proud parents are Jesse and Rhonda Byler of Plains. Happy siblings are Megan, Natalia,...
Annual gingerbread contest celebrates silver anniversary
Don’t even think about eating all that Halloween candy. Instead, think about saving some of it for trimmings on a gingerbread creation to enter in the 25th annual gingerbread contest. The contest will be held on Saturday, December 3, at the Old Jail...
Benson leads Mack Days with two weeks left
There are just two weeks left in the 2022 Fall Mack Days, and 12,654 lake trout have been turned in for this year’s event. Blustery fall weather came in and the breezy winds were off and on most of the weekend. These resilient anglers continue to a...
Remember When?
9 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER, 1932 LARSON’S CASH STORE Advertisement All brands Cigarettes – 15¢, 2 packages 25¢ - CAMELS, LUCKIES, CHESTERFIELD, OLD GOLD Lard, 8 pounds – 77¢ Blue Ribbon Flour, 49 pounds – 83¢ Golden Glo Butter, in cartons – 25¢ Cups &...
Question of the Week: Why is it important to vote?
Kristen Wing, Thompson Falls - “It’s a privilege that people have died for.” Jonathan Lueb, Thompson Falls - “It’s a privilege many people don't have. If you don't vote change is in someone else’s hands.” Mindy Lyght, Thompson Falls - “It gives you...
Bowlers surprise teammate for 90th
There are many bowlers in Sanders County who have accomplished amazing feats. Some have won state or national championships. Some have had his or her name on a plaque on the wall. But for Rita Harper...
Sink celebrates 90th birthday
Bob Sink of Thompson Falls celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this month with a celebration at the Thompson Falls Senior Center surrounded by friends and family. Music was provided by Dave and Deb...
Fall Stillness
Ledger photo by Miriah Kardelis The brilliant colors of fall stand out near the Birdland Bay Bridge near Thompson Falls. The warm fall weather Sanders County has been experiencing will give way to...
Community supports Rex Theater at fundraiser
Cultures collided at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge on Saturday as the second annual Spaghetti Western Fundraiser was held to raise funds for The Rex Theater in Thompson Falls. More than 100 people...
Bear attack survivor shares knowledge
by Jan Manning The one and only time Brent Hudson went into the woods on bear patrol without a weapon, he was attacked and mauled by a record-size Kodiak bear. He survived. It was nothing short of a miracle, according to countless medical...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 22, 1992 THOMPSON FALLS BUSIINESSES EYE UPGRADES, RELOCATIONS Main Street in downtown Thompson Falls is changing face these days. Several changes have already happened, some are currently underway, and more are in the o...
Question of the week
CINDY SHEPPARD, Trout Creek - “My pastor’s wife.” NATHAN STEVENS, Trout Creek – “Superman.” ANDE FRANKLIN, Thompson Falls – “My nana. She’s a good cleaner and a good cook. She treats people kindly.” ANGELA SQUIRE, Thompson Falls – “My grandma.” SAR...
