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by Miriah Kardelis It's a simple but brilliant idea: a shelter that is built to house books, reading material and other sources of media to be exchanged freely among community members. Little Free Libraries, a movement that has swept across the country since 2009, now has a more prominent spot locally due to the rampage of the COVID-19 pandemic. As social distancing has stopped many from enjoying their favorite activities, and a shelter-at-home order has been given for Montana, many are at a los...
Telehealth is nothing new to the healthcare industry and Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH), but it will now be a tool that is utilized more frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic to connect patients and providers. Over the last couple of years, CFVH has used virtual visits to connect stroke patients with medical specialists in Kalispell when they present to the ER. It has also been used for behavioral health appointments. This pandemic has pushed us to make telehealth more readily available to...
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...
Everyone knows any homemade dish comes to life when you cook with spices and herbs. Whether they are fresh or dried; these two additions boost flavor, aroma and color to your food. The Old Farmer's Almanac has said the difference between an herb and a spice is that they come from different parts of the plant. "While they share many similarities such as their ability to offer flavor, vitality and diversity to our meals, there are many factors that differentiate them," according to the almanac. A...
If you are lactose-intolerant, someone with a dairy allergy, vegan, maybe someone who just doesn’t like the taste of cow milk; dairy free milk substitutions are options you are very familiar with. However, for many out there, the numerous non-dairy options can seem to be a bit perplexing. Especially if you are wanting to give non-dairy milk a try. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, both almond milk and rice milk have sown to have, “similar amounts of calcium to milk in a portion size of one cup or less.” Soy milk has also been...
by Rachel Cooper Rachel Cooper, who is 8 years old (and awesome!!!), has had a hard life during the Quarantine. She says, “I have a hard time because the Quarantine makes it so I have to learn from home & my new teacher is sooooo mean!!!!!” “Before the quarantine, I attended Trout Creek School with seven other students in the 3-4th grade. I liked to read and play on the bars at recess. Now at home, I have to do work every day (even on weekends!!!).” She says it isn’t all bad, though, “I do school on a computer (which I LOVE!!!), and I even...
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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...
As a statewide stay-at-home order went into effect on Saturday, all non-essential businesses and travel shut down across Montana. While many residents went home to do their part to help flatten the curve, hospital workers and first responders, who are deemed necessary in this time of crisis, have been working constantly during the COVID-19 outbreak. A Plains resident, who wished to remain anonymous, wanted to show his gratitude for the people who are on the front lines of this epidemic. Jonathan Borntreger, owner of the Butcher’s Nook, r...
With the spread of the coronavirus in full swing, locals of Sanders County are working together to provide for those in need. Because of the situation, medical staff at Clark Fork Valley Hospital require more medical masks than ever before. Because of the strain on the nationwide supply, they are looking for other options to mend their waning supply. Enter: The Sanders County Mask Makers. A couple weeks ago the hospital's chief nursing officer, Lisa Eberhardt posted on Facebook after hearing...
7 YEARS AGO APRIL 5, 1950 PLANS BEING MADE TO PLANT TREES Mayor Donald Saint informed us this week that plans are being formulated for the planting of evergreen trees along main street. These trees would be planted approximately 15 feet back of the present row of cottonwood trees. He stated that this action would be taken to ensure the town of having trees along its main street. As to when the next road contract is let through here it would be necessary to tear the present trees out in order...
GWEN PIRKER, Thompson Falls — "Not much change in my everyday activities!! I am more aware of what I touch and closeness to others. ... The one thing I miss most is being able to hug friends and family members." SHELLIE ANDERSON, Trout Creek — "Creating and sending homework home to students." VALERIE CURTISS, Plains — "Getting out in the garden, tidying up from winter, and have planted some English peas." ROXY DERRY, Thompson Falls — "I’m still bribing my son with M&M's to behave." TRISTAN FRANCK, Thompson Falls — "Just keep doing the next ri...
April is the time of year Montanans usually start to see hummingbirds migrate north for the spring. Hummingbirds have two migrations every year in the spring and the fall as they fly to and from their winter homes in Mexico and Central America. According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), Montana has the honor of seeing the migration of the calliope hummingbird. "Perhaps the most heroic migration from Montana is that of the calliope hummingbird, the world's smallest migrating bird."...
For decades, the elderberry has been used for medicinal purposes to help aid in maintaining a healthy immune system. Traditionally, Native Americans considered the elderberry plant a valuable healing tree. Although there's not an extensive amount of documentation, Native Americans used this plant to treat a number of ailments, from rheumatism and fever, to infections and burns. Early Europeans have used the plant for many of the same needs. Today, elderberry is known to be one of the most...
Jasmine and Seth Keller of Thompson Falls welcomed daughter Nevaeh Carolyn Kathryn Keller on Wednesday, January 15, at 8:58 a.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed six pounds, seven ounces and measured 18.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Julie Watts of Plains, maternal great-grandparents are Jim and Betty Brown of Plains. Paternal grandparents are Kim Keller and Brian Knuth of Thompson Falls. Paternal great-grandmother is Carolyn Keller of Thompson...
What started out as a simple interest and a fun gift to bring cheer to her students soon turned into an openhanded endeavor that brought joy to the rest of the community. Penny Torgrimson took it upon herself to bring a little extra happiness to her student's academics by learning how to make balloon animals. Torgrimson, who was a remedial reading and math aide at the Thompson Falls Elementary School for 12 years, learned this new endeavor from her nephew. She noticed how much fun it brought to...
Bull elk with antler roots on the mend after dropping them for the season, near Moiese....
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The difficulty of studies at Plains High School isn't rocket science, that is unless a student is a member of Carl Benson's physics class - then it is, and it's not an easy class. But the veteran teacher has a way of helping students understand the intricate problem solving and mathematics equations. They get to build model rockets and fire them off. Fourteen seniors, seven girls and seven boys, gathered behind the school for two days recently to launch their rockets and record their height and...
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...
7 YEARS AGO • MARCH 15, 1950 NEW PAPER AT HOT SPRINGS The Hot Springs Sentinel, a newspaper published at Hot Springs, Montana, made its debut last Wednesday, a copy of which was inserted in each post office box in Thompson Falls. Published by Kenneth F. Knight and Kenneth Knight, Jr., who came to Hot Springs from Tekoa, Washington. The first issue of the Sentinel was very interesting, giving the early day history and showing the growth of Hot Springs in the last few years. The ten-page paper was chuck-full of advertising, of a congratulatory n...
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...
The Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA), a non-profit working to better the town of Trout Creek, is striving to keep their year on track. “Despite everything we are still moving in a positive direction,” said Board Chair Liz Stender. She explained that the TCCIA does a lot throughout the year and is trying to make most of those things happen on schedule. Stender also gave several updates on planned events throughout the year, including some cancelations in light of the Covid-19 outbreak. The first bit of news Stender wan...
What originated from the author’s life-long connection and experiences with God, has led local Plains author, Linda Fay Black, to release her deeply personal discoveries and remembrances with the Holy Spirit, in her new book, Truth. Published by Austin Macauley Publishers in New York, Truth was released on February 28, 2020. Black, who has lived in Montana since 2002, found the inspiration to write this book during one of her morning walks along the Clark Fork River where she goes to pray. ...
The president of Joint Operation Mariposa presented a painting to Plains Elementary School last week to replace one that the school's National Honor Society donated recently to the Veterans Administration. One hundred and sixty-eight kids from kindergarten to fourth grade and about a dozen teachers and staff gathered outside the school Thursday afternoon for the unveiling of "Untamed," the painting of a orange and black horse - the school colors - by Dave Williams, president and founder of...
