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As we dust the thin layer of bright-yellow pollen from our windshields each morning, three generations of the Totzauer family have been busy taking advantage of the season by offering a grand opening of Wood and Petal, a new retail greenhouse located at 2631 Highway 200 just north of Trout Creek. "Everyone this side of the bridge is ecstatic!" exclaimed Steve, son of 91-year-old Michael and 85-year-old Beverly. They opened their doors last week and have seen Noxon and Trout Creek customers aplen...
Food preparation service at Trout Creek School is on a roll making sure students do not go hungry during their time away from the classroom. Every Monday, students are greeted with nourishing goods for breakfasts and lunches for each day of the week. According to Renna Mummert, food service provider at the school, they are currently providing meals for 18 families, which is around 360 breakfasts and lunches a week. She said the food delivery truck arrives on Thursday and "we start prepping what...
Supporting one another becomes essential during times such as the pandemic we are currently finding ourselves in. Food banks throughout Sanders County have become staples for many people during these trying times. As people have lost employment, the local food banks have become increasingly important. With increased need comes an increase in resources. Town Pump has recently announced they will proudly be releasing $1 million in emergency grants through the Town Pump Charitable Foundation. They funds will be distributed to food banks throughout...
After serving over one decade as Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Program Coordinator, Mitchell "Sandy" Compton has decided to pass his hiking boots and backpack of duties on to someone else. As of March 2020, he has officially retired. "I've repurposed," shared Compton. "I am not going to sit in my rocking chair and watch the world go by." If you know Compton, you also know this to be true. "I'm pretty good at doing nothing," he guffawed, "but that doesn't happen very often." One set of...
True love knows no walls, boundaries or limitations. Just ask Gary Draszt and he will attest this to be true. As true as his love for his wife of 64 years, Joan. The Draszts' anniversary was March 23. There was no way Gary was going to let current distancing regulations get in his way of celebrating with his beloved. Not only are there restrictions on what businesses can remain open, but visitation rights at care facilities have also been taken away. This posed a problem for Gary. As fate would...
TRAVIS TAMMARO, Trout Creek Local Store – “We have shortages in groceries and general merchandise as well as limited employee interaction, if people are questionable.” CHAD JONES, Inland Empire Builders – “I don’t think it has affected us. With the warmer weather we have seen an increase in customers.” HEATHER CHAVEZ, Beagle’s Bakery and Espresso – “With the drive through, we’ve been fine. We’re struggling to get supplies. We go through about 16-18 gallons of milk a week.” YVONNE STEVENSON, Trout Creek Motel and RV Park – “Yes it has! Almos...
Harriet Tubman, Pocahontas, the Grimke sisters and Sacajawea, to name a few, came to life in Thompson Falls earlier this month when sixth grade students selected a historical figure, researched it and dressed in costume becoming that person for one hour. "It is a great way to show off what kids have learned," said teacher Jessica Lewis about the wax museum project. Prior to depicting their figure, students spent a month researching a historically significant person of their choosing, from early...
As a state, Montana has resisted the COVID-19 effects as long as possible. As the rest of the country is succumbing to the illness, we have stood strong as our rate of infection is minimal in comparison. The time has come for us to do our part in decreasing the viral spread. With that, parents are now finding themselves with children home and could use a little prompting of the imagination to keep busy hands, well, busy. Some ideas you may find interesting and likeable, others not so much, although they may inspire other ideas. Perhaps these...
TOM THOMPSON, Thompson Falls – “I have Purell on my hands. I have kinda separated myself because my wife and I are cancer survivors and have compromised immunity. But we haven’t completely isolated ourselves yet.” BARRY LEAF, Thompson Falls – “I have, I guess. It is sad in these times we have to do that.” CATHY NAGY, Thompson Falls – “Well, you are a little too close to me. Around anybody I have a mask on.” SCOTT MCELROY, Lewisville, Colorado – “We are visitors, and we have been forced into social distancing. We came from Missoula and many...
March marks the mid-year point for 4-H members. Although there are six months until fair, Sanders County 4-H members haven't been sitting back doing nothing. They have been busy honing their skills in public speaking. First rounds of Communication Days took place the first weekend in March and strong presenters moved through the first round and qualified for finals. Last weekend, members who earned these top ratings once again presented their polished exhibitions at the final competition in...
JUSTIN MORGAN, Thompson Falls – “I am going to Washington, D.C., with the National Honor Society.” PATTI PAULSEN, Thompson Falls – “I’m going to catch up on my housecleaning and I think that’s about it.” LILLY VANHUSS, Thompson Falls – “I am going to Oregon with my parents and my cousins. I will be kayaking.” AMY RISSER, Thompson Falls – “I’m in my sister’s wedding, in Vail, Colorado.” GRACIE CLARIDGE, Thompson Falls – “We are going to Arizona for a girl’s senior trip. It is for me and Belle (Gracie’s cousin).” RICH FERRIS, Thompson Falls ...
Thompson Falls has recently discovered itself without a mayor. This startle came after former incumbent Jerry Lacy unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation last Thursday. City Clerk and Treasurer Chelsea Peterson commented that the City of Thompson Falls will be accepting letters of interest for the mayor position and has a closing date of March 20, 2020. “This will give the council time to meet and make a selection to be sworn in April 13,” Peterson said. Stepping forward to fill the void left by Lacy will be City Council Pre...
JOHN SIEGMUND, Thompson Falls – “On a scale of one to 10, a negative five.” JOSH OXFORD, Thompson Falls – “I’m not concerned at all.” ROBYN OXFORD, Thompson Falls – “I’m not too concerned. I make sure I keep my hands washed. If people cough on money, I make sure to wash my hands.” BUTCH VERLANIC, Thompson Falls – “We have friends that live in Mt. Vernon, Washington, by Seattle. We were going to go visit, but with this going on we are not.” NAOMI RUMMEL, Thompson Falls – “No more concerned than I am of the flu. I think it has been blown out of...
Recently, Thompson Falls Woman’s Club collaborated with the Thompson Falls rural and city fire departments in providing inspections of in-home smoke detectors for residents in the area. According to event leader Vonn Briggs, unfortunately there have only been a couple inspections. Despite this, she is expecting the event to become more popular as it takes place once again in October, during National Fire Prevention month. “This was our first year,” commented Briggs about the soon-to-be annual event. She shared that the American Red Cross will...
Three additional candidates have filed for local state and regional positions for this year’s general election. Incumbent James Manley has filed for District Court Judge in District 20, which includes Sanders County. Manley has served in that position for six year and was a private practice attorney for 37 years. Manley said he thought about retiring, but a lot of people talked to him about filing for another term. “Actually, the one who convinced me to was Clerk of Court Candice Fisher. I can’t seem to say no to Candy,” Manley said. Ben Anciau...
If you look deep enough, you’ll find that every day celebrates at least one aspect of our lives. Thursday, February 27 is a day to celebrate protein. Yes, protein - the building block that nourishes our blood, bones, cartilage, hair, muscles and skin. Although protein was first introduced by Gerardus Johannes Mulder, a Dutch chemist, in 1838, National Protein Day has received more support since 2006 when a federal study found that diets rich in protein helped decrease hunger by increasing the feeling of fullness compared to a diet lower in p...
A mysterious package arrived at Trout Creek School a few weeks ago. Gabriele Ohning, the school's secretary, suspiciously inspected the package prior to opening, and noticed the return address was from Dr. Sandy Wacholz of Maine. Neither the name nor location were familiar. Ohning continued to open the package revealing its contents. A POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) bracelet engraved with "S/SGT. VICTOR PIRKER 11-22-65" was presented along with a note from Wachholz asking the...
Business students at Noxon High School have once again successfully shown their skills at the Region 1 Business Partners of America (BPA) competition held in Kalispell recently. Students were clear in their intent to showcase their sharpened business-related skills required for potential careers in the field. Teacher Dana Grupenhoff has a continued tradition in coaching top-notch BPA student performances. This year, she's batting 1,000. Of the eight students who competed at the regional level,...
Once again National Geographic is underway straining through the nation's pupils in grades fourth through eighth to narrow down the top bee...the top GeoBee that is. Recently, Sanders County students took the geography challenge by competing at their individual school level. Winners of the local competition must take an assessment exam to determine if they are eligible to compete at the state level. Upon passing the required exam, Montana students will compete for national qualification on March...
Roughly 8,500 miles away, efforts are being taken to fight fires as Australia experiences one of the worst fire seasons on record. Here in Sanders County, residents are doing what they can to support Australia's recovery from this devastation. For two weeks Trout Creek's first through fourth grade students spent the end of their school days crafting pouches for koalas and sugar gliders that have received injuries or lost their mothers in the fires. "There are a lot of animals in trouble because...
Recently, Huckleberry, Inc. shared news that a new Huckleberry Festival Chairperson had been appointed. The passing of the torch occurred last Thursday during the Huckleberry Festival business meeting, when former chair Debb McNary officially gave the reins to Elizabeth Haagenson, who stepped forward ensuring the Huckleberry Festival will be celebrated for its 41st year. "I attended my first festival meeting in October of 2013 at Liz Citrino's home in Trout Creek," stated McNary. "I thought I...
BERNIE KUHNS, JR., Missoula – “Ninety-degree weather.” ALI FOREMAN, Trout Creek – “Health and happiness.” TRISTAN REAL, Trout Creek – “It is a toss up between re-enlisting or $1 million to Wounded Warrior Project.” CARMEN WOOD, Trout Creek – “Money can buy a lot of things, but probably love, faith and happiness.” JANA LAWRENCE, Thompson Falls – “I would like my family all together on speaking terms.” MATT JENKINS, Thompson Falls – “Compassion and empathy for other people....
Let's pick up four stones and stack them on top of one another while placing them on a build plate. Sounds easy, right? Now, how about doing it all with a robot in less than two minutes, 30 seconds? That was the challenge presented to the Thompson Falls robotics group this year. Together, the four-person team made light work of it at the annual Montana robotics competition held a couple weeks ago. The squad was randomly paired with one of 35 other teams to jointly complete the task at hand for f...
Sanders County welcomes Trinity Annette Wade. She is the first baby to be born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in 2020. Proud, first-time parents Jessica (Jesse) Cardenas and James Wade are excited to see all Trinity's hopes and dreams in life come true. "I want her to do whatever she wants to do," Wade said while Cardenas wholeheartedly agreed. He continued, "We want her to be able to be herself and write her own story." They also shared they are ready to be supportive parents and be active in Tr...
IRVIN RAY, Heron – “All of it. I have got my eyes on it no doubt.” CODY BEST, Thompson Falls – “I really would watch all of them. All from the top down are important. The local ones can be the most important.” GLORIA MEAGHER, Thompson Falls – “I will be watching the Republican.” JIM MORKERT, Trout Creek – “There’s several of them. I guess either presidential or Montana Senate, well, both of them.” JEREMIAH MOYER, Trout Creek – “Just the presidential race really. I will be watching President Trump be reelected.” TRISTAN TAYLOR, Trout Creek – ...
