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"The link between the worlds of art and surgery are powerful and pervasive," according to the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Clark Fork Valley Hospital figured out a way to combine both by hosting "An Evening of Surgery and the Arts" last Thursday in an effort to highlight the Art on the Walls and host an open house for its two operating rooms and the recovery room. "It's a good partnership," said Lisa Eberhardt, the hospital's chief nursing officer, who had hoped that the people who...
1 YEARS AGO • APRIL 17, 1919 TO BOOST GOOD ROADS Route Has Ideal Camping and Fishing For all UNITED EFFORT NECESSARY All Towns Along Proposed Route to Co-operate In Every Way A meeting of the business men of Thompson Falls was held at the Ward Hotel Monday for the purpose of securing a share of the tourist travel between Missoula and Spokane. Committees were appointed and the officers of the temporary organization were made permanent. It is the intention to interest every town along the railroad between Missoula and Spokane, in making the t...
DONNA JONES, Kalispell – “No because, not just here but everywhere, the prices are way out of reach. I’m on Social Security and it takes my whole check. I have two people living with us because they can’t afford anything.” JAMES ARNOLD, Trout Creek – “No, it is too darn expensive anymore. It depends on where you live. I grew up in Sacramento and it’s so expensive there, we couldn’t find anything. We are living here in my mother-in-law’s house.” TOM TRUAX, Thompson Falls – “I have a small 160-acre ranch. When we bought it, people had 1,000-acre...
There has been much discussion on whether stricter gun control laws should be adopted to protect and safeguard U.S. citizens. At the home of the Eagles in Trout Creek, four students have taken the gun control debate further and have created a podcast, a digital audio file that is available via the Internet or to download, concentrating on the issue. Until recently, most politically debated topics were appealing to adults only. With schools seeing an increase in gun violence, students are...
For 45 years now, the Sanders County Rocky Ridge Saddle Club (SCRRSC) has been encouraging aspiring and seasoned horse lovers to participate in equine-related activities spanning all ages. "We are a group of outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the benefits of the natural resources of Montana," SCRRSC member Leanne Smith said. She also shared that the club is a nonprofit organization and donates back to the community. "Our donations have gone towards Sanders County 4-H for many years," commented Smith....
Project ASCENT, a local non-profit that provides free outdoor camps and education for kids, is creating a unique experience for those who attend their spring “Camping is in Tents!” fundraiser. Andrea Fernandez, secretary for Project ASCENT, said that her parents will again be cooking up an authentic Cuban dinner for the fundraiser, set for 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls. Fernandez said she has heard some people question whether the food will be spicy, but she said the meal is not spi...
More than 70 Thompson Falls students tried out for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland last week. Students practiced all week for their two performances on Friday....
The Plains Piranhas want to make a bigger splash this season, but they need more swimmers to do so. The swim team will be having a sign-up session at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Plains School cafeteria. “We’d like to have as many as possible,” said Dan Helterline, president of the swim team. “Our numbers have been dwindling over the last couple years and we need more,” added Helterline. About a dozen kids have already committed, including his 14-year-old daughter, Alexis, who’s been a Piranha for six years. There is no minimum age restriction, bu...
Celeste and Scott Curry of Thompson Falls welcomed son, Asher Gabriel, January 31 at 8 p.m. He weighed six pounds, eight ounces and measured 19.75 inches long. Asher joins brother, Thane and sister, Skye. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Sandra Lack of Thompson Falls. Paternal grandparents are the late Rita and Danny Shannon. Welcome, Asher....
The Historic Catholic Mission in St. Ignatius is again producing Lamb of God, presenting multiple shows this month. Last year was the first year of the production, and the mission ended up with an 80-member choir and 26-member orchestra. The performance against this year will support the Mural Restoration Project at the mission. Last year, $36,000 in donations was raised at four free-admission performances. The Historic Catholic Mission was built in the early 1890s out of brick made from local clay. The mission had a significant role of the...
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A bevy of swans finds open water on the Clark Fork River in Thompson Falls. Warmer temperatures made quick work of melting the remaining ice on the river last weekend....
Most tourists visit Montana's national parks in the summer. Eight Thompson Falls High School students got to experience Yellowstone National Park during the height of winter last month. The students attended the Ecology Project International (EPI) program through the school's GEAR UP program. Students talked about their trip at Monday's school board meeting, detailing how they tracked bison in the park and conducted research projects using the scientific method. The students learned about...
Every year the Flat Iron Quilting Guild selects one of their members to be featured during the April Quilt Show. This year, Valerie Hoynacki will hold the honor of Featured Quilter. Hoynacki is well versed with stitching. Her hobby began as a child when she enrolled in the 4-H sewing project. "I remember my first couple of years I made an apron, then the next year a skirt," she said. "It just kept growing from there." It was 40 years ago, in 1980, when she sewed her first quilt, entirely by...
For the second consecutive year, a Plains teenager has taken home a major art award and nabbed local recognition for his artistic skills. Malachi Paulsen received Best of Show in the Montana Junior Duck Stamp Contest, sponsored by the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge for his color pencil and acrylic pen drawing of a harlequin duck. Entitled "Splash Down," the 19-year-old Paulsen was notified last week of his award. Paulsen said he probably won't find out what he gets until the awards...
For more than 20 years, the GFWC Thompson Falls Woman's Club has helped give kids a running start to loving reading. The Running Start program is held each spring in Thompson Falls, and this year it has special meaning. Former teacher Eileen Stone, who started the program locally, passed away last year. "We are delighted to sponsor the program in memory of Eileen," said Thompson Falls Woman's Club member Karen Gustavsen. Stone started the program with her second-grade classes at Thompson Falls...
5 YEARS AGO • MARCH 27, 1969 PLAINS SCHOOL READY Students of grades seven through 12 will move into the new Plains junior-senior high school Friday to begin classes Monday in the new structure which replaces the old high school building erected in 1909. While most classes for the top six grades will be in the new structure, they will continue to spend part of their school day in the old plant. Music, shop and physical education classes will continue to be taught in the old structure, since the new building was erected without a new gym, m...
JERRY TRUELOCK, Nevada – “I’d use a gunny sack or burlap or cloth flour bags — anything that is recyclable. “ RITA HUEBSCHMAN, Trout Creek – “I use paper because it is biodegradable. I always have. If you cut down forests for the paper, they are renewable. Montana could grow hemp and make bags out of it.” NORA GOFORTH, Trout Creek – “Paper. That’s what I use anyway. I use heavy paper plates. I’m glad to have them, especially when you have a lot of kids and grandkids. It cuts down on dishes.” CARMEN WOOD, Trout Creek – “I use paper bags or br...
Thompson Falls Main Street Committee (TFMSC) is embarking on a new adventure through the creation of the Thompson Falls Public Art Initiative. The goal is to build relations between local businesses, artists and the public while creating a life-long connection to the community. “We are interested in beginning a program for public art downtown,” shared Jen Kreiner, TFMSC. “Ideally, the proposed project structure would bridge the business community and the school district through a volunteer art initiative.” Together, downtown buildings that co...
WHAT TO DO WITH HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE? Household hazardous waste is any substance that has the potential to injure people, pets or the environment through skin contact or ingestion. It is in your kitchen, basement, garage, shop or greenhouse, and here are some examples: Paints, thinner, solvents, automotive fluids, products with mercury (thermometers, thermostats & fluorescent lights), adhesives, stains, cleaners, furniture stripper, ammonia, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, poisons, fertilizers, tree sprays, fuel carburetor cleaner,...
PROM ROYALTY were crowned in Thompson Falls and Plains recently....
"You just got back from WHERE?" The Missoula airport parking lot attendant was incredulous. "Antarctica," I replied, handing him payment for my long-term parking ticket. "Isn't it cold enough for you here in Montana?" he asked, shaking his head. It was 10 degrees that February day, with a stiff wind. "Actually, it was warmer there. It's summer in Antarctica, so it was a balmy 28 degrees with sunshine." Since returning to the sub-zero temps in Sanders County last month, people have peppered me...
Brittany Hoy and Johnathan Boehme welcomed a daughter, Blakely Celeste Boehme, on March 4, 2019, at 8:29 a.m. Blakely measured 17 inches long and weighed 4 lbs., 1 oz. Maternal grandfather is John "RJ" Hoy of Trout Creek. Paternal grandparents are Ed and Kathryn Boehme of Noxon. Maternal great-grandmother is Bessie Kline. Welcome, Blakely....
Enola Lynn Flock welcomed a son, Winston James Browning, at 2:05 p.m. on March 7, 2019. Winston was 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measures 20.75 inches. Maternal granparents are Steve and Dawn Largent of Plains. Maternal great-grandparents are Jim and Terri Henry of Plains. Welcome, Winston....
Rhiannon and Jacob Greenwood welcomed a son, Zane Leo Greenwood, on March 7, 2019. Zane was born at 11:25 p.m., weighting 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measuring 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Stacey and Rick Thomas of Plains. Paternal grandparents are Zerry and Rodney Greenwood of Council, Idaho. Welcome, Zane....
