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We are in the midst of fireworks season and counting down the days to the Fourth of July. While many firework shows have been cancelled due to COVID-19, many families will opt to stay home during this time. For dog owners, this time of the year may bring on more stress than usual for their canine companions. Keeping pet’s anxiety to a minimum is a real priority during this holiday. There are a few tips to help make life a little easier for your pets once the fireworks start. Never use fireworks around your pets. “While exposure to lit fir...
The radio has long been the symbol of communication. Ever since its invention in the mid 1890's, radio has played an important role in basic operations around the world. Last Saturday locals from the Clark Fork Valley Amateur Radio Club participated in a worldwide event, showcasing the communicative power of radio. The Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day is an annual event that opens the world up to communicate through radio waves. Much of the basic equipment that was used Saturday...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Angola 7. Sci 10. Unsorted 12. Call 13. Nacreous 14. Canal 15. Suing 16. Head 17. Pct 18. Soca 19. Uria 21. Ara 22. Believes 27. MA 28. William Holden 33. AB 34. Absented 36. Ape 37. Baba 38. Cass 39. GUI 40. Pare 41. Panel 44. Dubos 45. Capybara 48. Elan 49. Employee 50. Eel 51. Eaters SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. Asci 2. Norn 3. Greg 4. Oto 5. Leu 6. Ads 7. Sanaa 8. Clad 9. Ill 10. Unscrew 11. Nautili 12. Caneca 14. Chorale 17. Pub 18. Samos 20. Ail 23. Elapses 24. Vibes 25. EA 26....
A group of bighorn lambs scampers across a field recently. With the start of summer last weekend, calves, fawns and lambs have been seen throughout Sanders County. Photo by Atari Foust... Full story
8 YEARS AGO • JUNE 26, 1940 ANTIMONY AREA IN SANDERS COUNTY MAY BE DEVELOPED About twenty-five miles up Prospect Creek out of Thompson Falls there is a rich antimony belt. How rich this belt is cannot at present be accurately determined, since development work has been very meagre, but some mining engineers who have surveyed the ground contend that it is one of the richest belts on the North American continent from visible indications. The antimony deposits in Sanders County have been known f...
NORVA FRANK, Thompson Falls - “Hogan’s Heroes, because it was one of the few things my father and I did together that we both enjoyed and laughed at. It still comes back on, on MTV, and I get to remember him with a smile.” MARSHA SWINSON, Plains - “My favorite TV shows are on the Discovery Channel. I love documentaries.” ALICIA EARLE Santa Cruz, California - “My two favorite TV shows of all time, which are complete opposites, Schitt’s Creek and Game of Thrones.” ERIN KENEADY, Thompson Falls- “Dukes of Hazzard, because it’s a classic one, and... Full story
Flathead Valley Community College announced the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. The following students completed at least 12 credits last semester in courses numbered 100 or above and earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5: Hot Springs: Lyle T. Fisher, Stacy J. Gray. Plains: Kara C. Altmiller, Noah H. Hathorne. Thompson Falls: Ryan M. Battles, Ethan J. Brown, Sarah L. Detlaff, Corey C. Lantz....
— AND YOUR OWN HEALTH Leave Your Car at Home (Every time you drive solo in an SUV, you’re adding more than 1.5 pounds of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases to the environment with each mile. Change your driving habits and you make an immediate impact on the environment. Take short trips on foot or by bike instead, and you’ll also make an immediate impact on your health.) Think Reusable When You Drink (Buy an environmentally friendly reusable stainless-steel canteen-like bottle for carrying your water around.) Slip Into Something a Littl...
While some consider radio an obsolete tool, however there are many in the Sanders County area keeping the art of broadcast and ham alive. On Saturday, June 27, the American Radio Relay League will be holding their annual national Radio communication day. The event will be held in both the United States and in Canada and will draw the efforts of radio fans everywhere. Participants will camp out, practice for emergency situations, and partake in contests drawing on their skills as operators. In Sanders County the Amateur Radio Club will be coming...
In hopes of encouraging children to keep reading through the summer, the Thompson Falls Public Library has announced their 2020 summer reading program. Library Director Lynne Kersten sent a letter to parents and guardians outlining the details of the program. During June and July, kids who sign up and meet their reading goals can enter raffles to win prizes. “We try to make this as easy as possible for the kids,” Kersten said. “The goal is something they set with themselves. Every week that they make their goal, they get to fill out a raffl...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Hat 4. SHF 7. Ara 8. Boars 10. Prig 12. Dubai 13. Pipa 14. ASL 16. Ink 17. Evens 19. EDT 20. Itch 21. Neighborhoods 25. Aar 26. Pal 27. Half 29. Ogre 30. Oka 31. Uca 32. Jean Stapleton 39. Dead 41. CIA 42. Blare 43. ANC 44. Hen 45. Ibis 46. Hakka 48. Slot 49. Stagg 50. Ell 51. Elf 52. Dee SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. Happen 2. Arrive 3. Taipei 4. Sou 5. Habits 6. Franc 8. BDL 9. Sikh 11. Gang 14. ADH 15. Stopgap 18. SH 19. Err 20. Idle 22. Balance 23. Oaf 24. Oar 27. Hoed 28. AKA 29. Oca 31. Uta 32. Jackal 33. Sin 34. Lb 35. Elis 36.... Full story
3 YEARS AGO • JUNE 14, 1990 BUSINESSES SHUFFLE ON FALLS MAIN STREET by Jean Kato Like a deck of cards in the hands of a professional gambler, a shuffling of storefronts and ownership of downtown Thompson Falls businesses has recently taken place. Stopping in at 812 Main Street, you’ll find it’s no longer the home of Sue Manley Real Estate but is now “The Travel Corner.” The new business, owned by Diane Nelson, offers full travel services at no charge to the customer. Assisting Nelson with travel arrangements are Anita Kemper and Gayle Ser...
LIAM PALLISTER, Thompson Falls - “It would probably be fishing at my grandpa’s pond in the cabin in Helena. It was really fun.” VANESSA PALLISTER, Thompson Falls - “Gold panning for gold and sapphires in Philipsburg. We panned for them in streams, just anywhere there was a stream. He always had his stuff with him and we’d try.” ASHLEY GROUNDS, Thompson Falls - “My father used to make summers extremely special and we used to go camping and we loved to rollerblade.” PATRICK YOUNG, Sandpoint, Idaho - “My fondest memory of my father would be p...
Locals gathered in front of the Sanders County Courthouse in Thompson Falls for a vigil honoring those who they believe have lost their lives to racism in the United States. On Friday Kathryn Harbel, along with her young son Declan and her husband Neil, welcomed about 30 people to the vigil that she organized. They sat on the side of the road from 3-5:30 p.m. with signs to share their message. Kathryn and Neil decided to do the protest because her son is partially African American, and she is...
Sanders County residents won’t have to wait until the fair to attend an event there. The fairgrounds will be hosting a “No Limits Monster Truck Firecracker Nationals” show in the main arena on July 4 for two shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are limited to 2,000 for each event and are $20 for adults and $15 for those 12 years old and younger. Ticket prices will be higher at the door, according to Checkered Flag Promotions. The truck lineup will include names like “Zilla,” “Trouble-Maker,” “D’sTurbed,” “Double Trouble,” “Obsessed,” and “Wrong...
Many have noticed a large beast traveling around Thompson Falls. The creature weighs about 600 pounds, stands about seven feet tall and from nose to tail is nearly 15 feet long. It has sharp gnashing teeth and long horns on its head. This monster is not a figment of imagination, nor is it dangerous. It is the brainchild and creation of a man visiting from North Dakota. Tyler, who did not wish his last name to be known, came out to visit a friend, bringing with him his family and his monstrous...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. Noh 4. Pawns 9. Poems 14. AMA 15. Agana 16. Arrau 17. Aar 18. Ted Williams 20. Chairs 22. Limos 23. Pasco 24. Tasteless 28. Son 29. AC 30. Eden 31. Siena 33. Talas 37. GA 38. CNS 39. Gradate 41. Hag 42. Ad 43. Eared 44. Nears 46. Perp 49. Me 50. Sib 51. Exercises 55. Erica 58. Sarah 59. Elates 60. Imaginative 64. Ara 65. Tolus 66. Eases 67. Nor 68. Sleep 69. Foons 70. TSH SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. NAACP 2. Omaha 3. Harasses 4. Patronage 5. Ages 6. Wad 7. NNW 8. Sails 9. Palme 10.... Full story
With Montana in Phase Two of reopening post-COVID-19, Hot Springs held its 71st annual Homesteader Days Rodeo over the weekend. Events including bull riding, barrel racing, roping and wild cow milking....
TAKING CARE OF JUNIOR – A bald eagle father leaves to find more food for his offspring while the mother eagle stands watch. The eaglet had just devoured food that the father had just delivered. Later, the mother took off and returned with food. The nest sits nearly at the top of a tree at Swamp Creek Road west of Plains. Plains resident Orvall Kuester used to operate Horse Plains Photo Adventures and became knowledgeable about wildlife in the area, including bald eagles. Kuester said eagles u...
4 YEARS AGO • MAY 22, 1980 NEW MUSEUM ON ITS WAY "We're on our way," declared Eleanor Dickinson, president of the Sanders County Historical Society, at a luncheon meeting Friday noon at the Towne House Lobby. Her reference was to the establishment of a museum in the old county jail. Mrs. Dickinson said that as soon as the county commissioners approve the three-year lease agreement, green thumb workers will be available through the city to begin clean-up, painting and other work to ready the m...
CRAIG CAMPBELL, Hawaii — “I’ve traveled to over 30 countries and, in my experience, traveling has broadened my horizons, diversified my thinking and allowed me to experience a multitude of cultures and experiences. CHRISTINA GOODWIN, Noxon — “I grew up locally and I moved away for a while, but I found myself wanting to come home and I love it here. I love my life the way it is now.” KAREN EVANS, Thompson Falls — “I definitely prefer staying in this county. I moved here in 2000 and raised our kids here. We love it here and hope to never leave....
Only two years have passed since I've started this journey into the homesteading world. I remember thinking to myself, this will be fun, this will be a wonderful experience. While I was correct on both of those assumptions, there have been more times than I can count, or care to admit to, where I had no idea what I was doing. I read book after book, and spent late nights that turned into early mornings reading various blog posts about gardening, raising chickens and keeping fruit trees alive. I also received copious amounts of input from...
The local outdoor organization Project ASCENT is holding a silent auction at the Thompson Falls Elks Lodge from June 15 to June 27. Several local artists will be donating their work to the auction as well as businesses and craftsman. The non-profit has been hit hard, just as many businesses and organizations have during the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to make ends meet through the year, Project ASCENT has had to make several sacrifices, as the high time for their fundraisers has past and big events have had to be canceled, according to organiza...
3 YEARS AGO • JUNE 7, 1990 HIGH RUN-OFF PEAKS EARLY Although the spectacular rush of high, muddy water attracted a lot of attention to the Thompson Falls dam this weekend, the flow was minor compared to historic high flows for the Clark Fork. According to Steve Saint at the Montana Power Company plant in Thompson Falls, the flow of the Clark Fork across the Thompson Falls Dam was 58,000 cubic feet per second Monday and 61,830 cfs Saturday, the peak of the current run-off. And judging from historical flows, the peak may have occurred. A c...
