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Thompson Falls High School welcomed more than two dozen veterans and their family members on Monday for a special luncheon and Veterans Day ceremony. Mike Bruse, a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a former teacher at Thompson Falls, served as emcee for the event, welcoming the veterans and thanking them, as well as the students, school and kitchen staff. The kitchen staff served baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit cocktail, rolls and a special apple crisp dessert. As the veterans...
It lasted only two minutes, but the gravity of its meaning was sincere and heartfelt. Members of Horse Plains VFW Post 3596 held their fifth annual Veterans Day ceremony at Plains Cemetery last Monday morning. Six men - Randy Evans with the Army flag, Noah Hathorne with the Marine Corps flag, Rocky Hart with the Navy flag, Greg Davis with the Air Force flag, and Ed Foste with the Coast Guard flag - lined up at the military section of the cemetery. Heather Allen, an Air Force veteran and the...
Nearly 200 people showed up Sunday at the Sanders County Fairgrounds pavilion to see their 4-H kids get recognition for their work throughout the year. More than 150 awards were presented to almost 100 kids at the Sanders County 4-H Achievement Day. Club leaders from the Trout Creek Mavericks, Whitepine Happy Workers, Thompson Falls Mountaineers, South Side Sparks, and the Hot Springs Wranglers called their club members to the forefront to receive their Outstanding Member County Awards. Heron-No...
I only made it to one Veterans Day event with it being on Monday, but it was still an endearing day. Thompson Falls High School put on a lovely assembly with the choir and band. They also served lunch to veterans and their families. I was impressed with the students who helped serve the veterans their meal. There probably was a bit of coaching from school staff, but they thanked each veteran for their service as they served their meal. More students then came in to sit amongst the veterans during the performances. I heard students again...
When I was young, I had a book, I Have Five Pennies, in which a young boy is sent to the store by his mom for groceries. She gives him five pennies for himself, and as he goes, he sings, “I have five pennies to spend on candy; all for myself! Isn’t that dandy?” Along the way, though, he meets five creatures searching for life basics. I can’t remember all of them, but one is a hungry squirrel, and another is a robin searching for nest-building materials. All are in some sort of need. On display at the store is a big, intricately-decorated lollip...
I'm really thankful that this election cycle is over. The overwhelming negative political ads were an assault to the senses with constant bombardment by mail, telephone, internet and TV. I would like civility to return to the political arena. Wouldn't it be wonderful if candidates focused on telling us how they were qualified for the job and what they had to offer us. Instead, we get misinformation, half-truths, blatant lies, fear mongering, slander and the character assassination of the opponent. Linda Yeargin, Trout Creek...
As a mom of four, one of the things I miss most during the holidays is cooking for my kids. Our kitchen was always the heart of our home, and nothing brought me more joy than spending the day preparing their favorite holiday dishes. This year, I’ve decided to cook Thanksgiving dinner like I used to, but I don’t want any food to go to waste. If there are a couple families/individuals in need this Thanksgiving who would appreciate a home-cooked meal, please email me. I usually make turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bea...
Dear Neighbor, I’m writing this letter on behalf of my father and other relatives that served this great country. So, on Veterans day 2024, I wish to express these thoughts for my father Master Chief Petty Officer Dale S. Robirts, my uncle Master Sergeant Kenneth Jackson, his son Senior Chief Petty Officer Randy Jackson, who guarded U.S. Embassies all over the world for 20 years as a Marine, and Randy Bedwell, a U.S. FBI agent killed in the line of duty. That’s not to mention 30-40 other relatives of mine who have served, all to keep this cou...
6 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 20, 1919 NEWS FROM THOMPSON RIVER COUNTRY Denver Laughlin, formerly county surveyor of this county, came to town last week to spend the winter after having been employed by the Cabinet Forest in laying out trails, building telephone lines and acting as lookout at Richard Peak at the head of Fishtrap and near Big Thompson River. Superintendent Baker had over 40 miles of telephone lines constructed besides 12 miles of new trail was built and over 30 miles of old trail cleared and widened. At the head of Big Thompson the...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 8; Hot Springs, 8; Plains, 8; Trout Creek, 4; Dixon, 3; Heron, 2; Noxon, 1. Monday, November 4 Assist other agency, Missoula. Abandoned vehicle, Trout Creek. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Mental health issue, Plains. Assist miscellaneous, Plains. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Request for welfare check, Hot Springs. Trespass, Noxon. Theft, Trout Creek. Theft, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Threats, Hot Springs. Theft, Hot Springs. Suspicious activity. Request for welfare check, Dixon. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Tuesday, November...
Montana Highway Patrol Jon Beecher, 45, day speeding, $70. Nolan Larsen, 35, day speeding, $70. Laura Sine, 54, day speeding, $20. Jasen Theademan, 21, night speeding, $120. Shayla Moore, 17, turning when unsafe to do so, $85. Preston Adams, 65, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Chelsea Cross, 30, day speeding, $20. Randall Larson, 71, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Kitch Wood, 40, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Adam Woodard, 35, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Randal Jones, 57, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Wade Stevens,...
Darrell Delaine Michael Massey made his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday on charges stemming from two separate incidents. Massey pleaded not guilty in case DC 24-41 to one felony count of theft of a light vehicle and a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia; and in DC 24-42, one felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, operating a vehicle which has not been properly registered, obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, and criminal...
Two Sanders County 4-H members were recently honored as top exhibitors in the lam carcass division. The Montana State University Extension Service, the Montana 4-H and FFA Programs and Montana Woolgrowers sponsor the program. The Montana Youth Certified Fair Lamb Contest is ranked in two divisions on a statewide level, carcass and ultrasound. John McNamara earned first place in the carcass division. His 115-pound lamb yielded a Choice+ quality carcass with .05-inch back fat and 4.15 square inch...
The Trout Creek Adventist School hosted their sixth annual toothpick bridge making contest, where 17 students built a toothpick bridge and weights were put on to see how much each bridge can hold before breaking. The students could use no more than 750 toothpicks and could use the glue of their choice. This year also had three popsicle stick bridges made by the first graders Remie Hoffman and Gideon Dissipesent whose bridges held 105 pounds each, and Luxtin Young whose bridge held an impressive...
The Costner Family Clinic is moving back to the vicinity of where their medical studies and home life began. The clinic opened in July of 2021 and has served more than 3,000 people and provided primary care to some 2,000 on a regular basis, but David Costner, owner and operator of the clinic, said they wanted to get back to the site of their family roots. "I went to my grandmother's funeral a few months ago, and given the family Bible as the oldest of many cousins, realized there was a calling t...
Dede Johnson looks over material at the table of Janie and Ben McFadden at the Plains Paradise Senior Center Craft and Bake Sale in Plains. There were 15 venders set up at the Saturday craft and bake sale, which went from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This was the third year for the event, said Linda Bursell, the center's secretary and treasurer. It was very successful,' said Bursell. The center made just over $900, which will be maintenance. Each vendor paid $15....
May 21, 1950 - October 31, 2024 With family by his side, Pastor Charlie Denson went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2024, at 2:20 pm, after a brief battle with inoperable brain cancer. His impact on this community and world will resonate for generations. "Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust, and will not be afraid: for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation". Isaiah 12:2 Charlie was born on a beautiful Sunday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, May 21,... Full story
Don True went home at 9:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024, with his beloved wife, at home, sitting in his favorite recliner chair. Don was born November 3, 1948 in Yreka, California to Donald E. True Jr. and Lorraine (Blanchard) True. He lived in Yreka until he finished high school where he participated in football and baseball. After graduating from high school he entered the army where he served mostly in Vietnam for four years. Upon returning to Yreka, he worked for a lumber company as a millwright for 11 years. During that time he met Sandra... Full story
Timothy Allen Laws went to be with the Lord on Oct. 31, 2024 in Hayden, Idaho, after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 66. He was born to Larry, Sr., and Ann Laws on July 20, 1958 in Hot Springs, MT, the second of their four children. Tim graduated with the Thompson Falls High School, MT, Class of 1977, where he was a popular guy and key member of two state championship football teams. A marriage to Marianne Gerstenberger produced two children, Austin and Whitney, whom Tim raised during... Full story
In support of Red Ribbon Week, an event was held at First Baptist Church in Thompson Falls on October 26. Karren McKinzie with Sanders County Public Health coordinated the event with the Clark Fork Valley Elks. The event included a coloring contest with nearly 150 entries from five school across the county. The Rex Theater donated a movie ticket, drink and popcorn for each winner. McKinzie, as part of the presentation, talked to kids and adults about alcohol use and vaping issues in schools....
Volunteers recently completed installing the playground equipment at Ainsworth Park. The equipment was donated by Montana Dakota Services of Thompson Falls.. Pictured are from left, Dave and Norena Mahler, Mitch and Mary Noack and Curt and Chery Kegel. After constructing the playgorund equipment, volunteers spread mulch and installed plastic edging. At Thompson Falls Main Street's Fall Festival, dozens of youngsters enjoyed the first play on the new park feature....
As the Plains Woman's Club prepares to celebrate its 100-year anniversary, the group has elected a new president. Jamie Schmidt, a Plains resident since 2019 and a club member for the last year, was installed as the club's new president at their September meeting. "Current members thought that it would be helpful to have a new face as president. I have been pretty active in the short time that I have been involved, so I think that it may have come natural to think of me as the new prospective...
At the top of Thompson Pass last Thursday, the seeason came together wth a think blanket of snow, larch trees changing color and blue sky and sunshine. Now begins the time-honored tradition of asking every day "is the pass open?"...
Plains and Thompson Falls ended the volleyball season at the divisional tournament last weekend, engaging in epic battles and the teams looked to be one of two from the division to advance to state. The Lady Hawks finished third at the tournament in Anaconda, bringing home some hardware as they battled Anaconda literally almost to the last point, just missing a trip to state. The tournament started on Thursday with Florence-Carlton taking St. Ignatius in three sets, 25-14, 25-15 and 25-8....
The football season just keeps getting sweeter for the Hot Springs Savage Heat. The team is headed to Box Elder this weekend for the 6-player semifinal round after beating Highwood last weekend in Hot Springs 46-8. Senior quarterback Nick McAllister is excited that the Savage Heat get to continue their season. "This team is a really close knit family. It's like a group of brothers," he explained. "This has been one of the funnest years." As last Saturday's contest in Hot Springs kicked off, it...
