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At the Thompson Falls City Pool, safety of visitors and staff is the top priority, Public Works Director Neil Harnett said. With that, the city has decided to keep the pool closed this year so necessary repairs can be done to the pool and surrounding deck area. "I can't see safely using the pool before this is fixed," Harnett stated. When city staff checked on the pool early this spring, they noticed that the concrete deck surrounding the pool had settled several inches. Harnett said he has...
"Hats and Purses and Shoes...Oh My!" is the theme for the local Historical Old Jail Museum's 2019 exhibit, which will hold its grand seasonal opening May 12, on Mother's Day, according to museum volunteers Teri Johnsen and Helen Meadows. Each year the museum proudly features items to fit a historical theme in the Gerald Bybee Room, which served as the living room of the sheriff's family when the old jail was established more than 100 years ago. Bybee holds honors for this room for his...
LHC, Inc., contractors for the Highway 200 project east of Thompson Falls, are adjusting their work schedule to help minimize traffic delays. Brandon Coates with RBCI said Friday that crews will begin completing heavy equipment and excavation work at night beginning Sunday evening, with wildlife fencing and rock barrier work during the day. “Crews have noticed traffic picking up already and it’s not even summer yet,” Coates said. “Crews have already been noticing longer lines.” With that, the construction will be changed to account for heavi...
Recently, area schools have began implementing active shooter and lock down drills. The buzz around town has been interesting to listen to. Some take the stance that the drills are traumatizing students and scaring them. In contrast, some feel the drills are necessary to prepare a student in the event the unfortunate situation does occur. Regardless of what side of the fence you are on (or just riding the rail), school shootings are a modern-day reality. They are happening and there is no foreseeable solution to the problem. So, what do we do?...
The Mueller investigation has been completed and his report submitted. By now, most Americans are aware of the outcome. In my opinion, it’s time for everyone to move on and build on all that President Trump has accomplished since his inauguration. However, it appears that the Democrats in Washington have no intention of letting this issue die. They didn’t get the outcome they were hoping for and they intend to keep pushing. I consider that wasted effort and a disservice to this country. Mueller...
I hope everyone had a great Easter. I was able to come home for a few days and spend time relaxing on the tractor. Rain slowed some of my progress, but that is needed as was a short rest. This past week saw much action at the legislature as well as much tension. There was the infrastructure bill which passed that will bring some much-needed work around the state that has been put off year after year, greatly increasing need and costs. The key bill that did pass this past week was HB 658,...
5 YEARS AGO • APRIL 17, 1969 POST OFFICE OPTIONS SITE FOR NEW BUILDING The Post Office Dept. has accepted an assignable land option for the Macho Trailer Court here as the site for a new Thompson Falls Post Office, Postmaster N.J. LaFriniere has been advised. The property, located at the corner of Fulton Street and Maiden Lane across from the City Hall-Library, comprises approximately 29,400 square feet and presently is owned by Mrs. Verona Macho of Thompson Falls. The site option will be transferred to the successful bidder, who will p...
GEORGE CRABTREE, Plains – “Not too much. It’s hard trying to figure out what they are trying to pull now. With so many running, I think there is not much difference between the two parties.” MARY JORGENSEN, Thompson Falls and California –“I think there is cause for concern and slim pickings for good candidates.” LORI DALKE, Plains –“I think it is ridiculous! Picking a candidate among so many is just a guessing game. If they would worry more about how to serve the people than themselves or slinging mud about others, I would respect them more...
Sanders County Attorney Adriene Galinat, 49, issuing a bad check $500 or less, 1st offense, $80 and $179.30 restitution. Montana Highway Patrol Jolynn Funk-Fisher, 30, careless driving, $85; driving without a valid driver’s license, $225; unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle on highway, $75; seatbelt violation, $20; fail to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, owner/operator, 1st offense, $275; failure to give notice of accident by quickest means/ apparent damage over $500, $225. Dale Flasche, 54, failure t...
Ambulances: Noxon, 2, T. Falls, 4; Plains, 9; H. Springs, 3; Dixon QRU, 1. Monday, April 15 Theft, T. Falls. Disturbance, T. Falls. Welfare check requested, Plains. Theft, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Hwy. 200, T. Creek. Protection order violation, H. Springs. Tuesday, April 16 Welfare check requested, H. Springs. Theft, Paradise. Juvenile runaway from residential program, T. Falls. Warrant service, H. Springs. Warrant service, T. Falls. Wednesday, April 17 Disturbance at T. Falls Elementary. Theft at T. Falls business. Campground check at...
Dear Editor, I have found the column by Blaine Blackstone to be rather refreshing. I especially liked his views on the Hypocrites that have “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” While he happened to mention a few Democrats, he should have gone further. Most of Hollywood has this same disease. I mention disease because it has to be catching. Many college professors, school administrators and leaders of foreign countries also have caught the fever. But what started this sickness that is focused on one man? Could it have been the secret society of “ba...
Traveling in space seemed to be kid stuff Saturday when a group of Plains students performed "Gulliver's Travels," a musical of explorer Gulliver lost in space with a broken spaceship. The 43 young actors, three student assistant directors, and two staff members of the Missoula Children's Theatre put on two performances of the musical Saturday afternoon at the Plains School gymnasium, where some 170 showed up for the play. The show was sponsored by the Plains Woman's Club, which has brought the...
Yellow perch (Perca flavescens) are a small tasty fish that can easily be caught in large numbers during spring spawning season. One of the best places to catch perch this time of year is Flathead Lake. Yellow perch seek shallow and relatively warm waters and begin spawning when the water temperature rises to between 35- and 65-degrees Fahrenheit. I’ve found that in Flathead Lake the action really takes off when the water temperature hits 45 degrees and the sun starts to regularly peek through the clouds. Each year for the last three years I...
At the Noxon High School prom on April 13 prom, Rylan Weltz and Elizabeth Lampshire (right) were crowned king and queen....
Noxon High School music students competed at the district music festival in Missoula earlier this month. Groups perform for professionally qualified adjudicators from around the state and are rated in musical elements such as: tone, intonation, rhythm, balance/blend, technique, interpretation and professionalism. The ratings are then added and computed into five different divisions: V (poor), IV (fair), III (good), II (excellent) and I (superior). If students earn a division I (superior) rating...
Celia Marie Sump Freed of Thompson Falls was born April 11, 1936. She was the daughter of Cecil and Muriel Sump of Clifton, Kansas. Celia passed away November 2, 2018, at the Village Rehabilitation and Health Center in Missoula, after a short illness. In November of 1941, when Celia was five years old, she contracted polio. From that time on, the majority of her childhood was spent at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, receiving care on the Children's Orthopedic... Full story
Danny W. Barry, born in Hieldsburg, California, January 1, 1948, died April 6, 2019. Danny served in Vietnam where he received the Gallantry Cross with Silver Star. Danny leaves behind wife, Debra.... Full story
Barbara Frondorf Gonder, age 93, passed away at her home in Hot Springs on April 6, 2019. Barbara was born in 1925 in Auburn, Wash. In 1948 she married her childhood friend, Alan Gonder. In 1998 the moved to Hot Springs where they resided until their deaths. Barbara was a strong supporter of Hot Springs, enjoyed small town living and made many friends. Her husband Alan and her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by one sister, Beverly (Jack) Morrow in Auburn and several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Auburn with no local... Full story
Devin Funkenbusch and Justin Carr of Plains welcomed son, Jayce Edward Carr, Thursday, April 11 at 6:11 a.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. He weighed six pounds, eight ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Jayce joins siblings Kyrie and Kayda. Welcome, Jayce.... Full story
Regina and Jonathan Kauffman of Plains welcomed son, Colton Jai, Sunday, March 31 at 7:32 a.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. He weighed seven pounds, 14 ounces and measured 18.25 inches long. Colton joins brother, Cody James. Welcome, Colton.... Full story
Lovers of classical music have a unique opportunity to experience a performances in a casual setting, through the efforts of the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation. The Pieatigorsky Foundation will present a free performance at Thompson Falls Christian Church (corner of Church Street and Haley Avenue) at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. This year’s concert will feature Igor Begelman on clarinet and Yoni Levyatov on piano. This is the third year for the Pieatigorsky Foundations performance. The informal setting includes explanations from the artist, as...
The Area VI Agency on Aging is offering several different classes this spring to try and meet needs we work with every day though phone calls. We charge a nominal fee, not to make a profit but to help defray the cost of making the class available. All class fees can be offered at a reduced price on a sliding scale according to income. You can call our office to inquire about the reduced fee, the class schedule or content, or to sign up for a class. Medicare 101 is a one-hour class designed for those approaching Medicare. We can help you with...
Thompson Falls Elementary Students on the fourth-grade honor roll list were Alexander Barrera, Aubrey Baxter, Hunter Berman, Allie Borgmann, Everett Brotherton, Jesse Buchanan, Addyson Deal, Teagan Dorscher, Giovanni Grossberg, Chase Helvey, Samantha Hertel, Kylee Huff, Michael Koskela, Emma Moore, Jason Myers, Marley Neesvig, Liam Pallister and Adelyn Traver. The fifth-grade honor roll list included Emma Claridge, Annalise Fairbank, Gabrielle Hannum, Quin Hutchings, Sabrina McGaughey, Solveig Nygaard, Addison Pardee, Isabella Pardee, Peyton...
The Noxon High School parking lot will transform into a different kind of car lot on May 3. That Friday, the school is hosting its sixth annual car show. There is no charge for entries, and the car show will run 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Principal Rhonda Horner said that a donation jar will be available and proceeds will fund a scholarship for a senior who is going into a related trade. The car show is open to old and new cars in the area, and Horner said entrants can just show up the day of the car show. They will have music playing and entrants will...
A robin gathers grass for a nest near Thompson Falls. Robins are often the first signs of spring. Area bird watchers have also noticed bluebird activity recently....
