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As voting day nears, local candidates are continuing to meet with constituents in order to answer any lingering questions before voters head to the polls on November 8. Last Tuesday and Wednesday evening, candidates met at the Rex Theater in Thompson Falls for local forums sponsored by the Sanders County Ledger. Candidates answered an array of questions presented by Ledger Publisher Annie Wooden in order to help voters gain a deeper insight into each local candidate’s knowledge, experience a...
NATASHA CASH, Trout Creek – “My biggest pet peeve is when people sit there and clean their ears with their fingers and then go about their day.” CHRIS PAEZ, El Paso, Texas - “I actually don’t. My major was in Psychology. There is something called the Major Attribution Theory that I believe in. I just try to practice understanding. I may have a trigger, but a little understanding goes a long way.” MATT THOR, Thompson Falls – “I have a lot of them. I don’t like rude people or bad breath.” JOHN DOYLE, Thompson Falls – “I do but I can’t think of...
Thompson Falls Woman’s Club (TFWC) showed their appreciation for local educators last month with a gesture of gratitude to all teachers and staff in Thompson Falls. TFWC donated a tray of cookies to the elementary, junior and senior high school faculty members as part of an annual tradition that dates back to more than three decades. “Some traditions get started and observed without the memory of how or why,” said Lorraine Renard, TFWC secretary. “It’s the act of doing it that brings fulfillment of our club’s commitment to the community.” Durin...
A new restaurant has opened in Noxon. After the success of the flagship store in Forsyth, owners Daniel and Nona Waddington approached their daughter, Grace and her husband Jonathan Gingerich, and opened Six Gun Pizza and Deli on August 20. "When the Big Sky Pantry building became available, my parents approached us with a partnership," Grace said. "Jonathan is from Michigan but I was born and raised in Montana. We love it here and that's the reason we came back." Six Gun Pizza offers a full...
JOSH YATES, Thompson Falls – “Go sit with the chickens.” CAMILLE HINE, Thompson Falls - “Go outside and take the dogs for a walk.” SUZY MOTT, Thompson Falls – “I pray first and then find the positive.” NATALIE PHILLIPS, Thompson Falls – “I pray; a lot.” DARIN MCELMURRY, Thompson Falls – “Stay at home.” JOHNATHAN ELLISON, Thompson Falls – “Kicking and screaming, but then I make sure the next day is better....
The Sanders County Dog Training Club wants to help people build a better relationship with their dog. Last Monday was the first session in a new rally class hosted by the club. "Rally is based on AKC formal obedience but is done as a game-like style," said the club's secretary, Debbie Mason. "Courses are set with signs and each sign requests a specific action." The course was set out with 15 different signs for owners to read and have their dog perform the stated action. Four owners and their...
Training a livestock guardian dog to be a livestock guardian dog has been an interesting journey. Yes, Dax is still a puppy and yes, Dax still has that vibrant, puppy energy. I'm used to Husky and German Shepard energy. Dax and his half Pyrenees, half Anatolian Shepherd energy is a completely different story. Am I in over my head here? Absolutely not. I love a little chaos. Even as I sit here writing this, Dax is on the couch destroying the last oven mitt in the house. Why am I letting him do...
Thompson Falls Pickleball Club (TFPC) has come a long way in their endeavor to help restore the dilapidated courts that are located near the high school. Nearly a year ago, TFPC was approved as a 501c3 nonprofit organization in order to find support from those in the community who shared the same dream of seeing the courts restored. After working tirelessly to raise funds for repairs, Nancy Fields with TFPC said the Frisbee Morbella Foundation came through with a grant that helped cover the...
JOHN CASSIDA, Thompson Falls – “Fish or hunt.” GARRY ABBOTT, Thompson Falls - “Play with my dog Tootsie.” ROBERT WADE, Thompson Falls – “Splash in the puddles.” DEBB ROBERGE, Medford, Oregon – “Stay indoors. Read, watch television or do projects.” KIM SUTHERLAND, Thompson Falls – “Work in my shop.” KENT McDERMOTT, Thompson Falls – “Play my guitar....
Sanders County 4-H members and their furry companions competed in a dog show hosted in Trout Creek last week. "It has been three years since we hosted a dog show but our awesome new project leader Bailee Patten made it happen," said Juli Thurston with Sander County 4-H. "I'm excited to see this project grow." This year's dog show hosted three contestants, Ava Taylor, Arriel Burchak-Kennienburger and Dechlan Croneberger. Taylor received a purple ribbon in the showmanship class and was awarded...
After retiring from 20 years as a personal chef, Valerie Zlendick has found her way back to the kitchen, taking on a new venture. Zlendick started Z-Best Pretzels a year ago and says so far, business is good. "I was always making them for parties and everybody said I should start selling them," Zlendick said. Those who stopped by Zlendick's booth at the Huckleberry Festival were a lucky bunch, as she sold out of product during the weekend, which she says was only the second time selling her...
Enrollment is up at Thompson Falls Elementary School. There are around 60 new students enrolled for the 2022-2023 school year. Elementary principal Len Dorscher says all K-12 staff had the opportunity to go through a Love and Logic training prior to classes starting. “Many staff got CPR certified as well and we all did some great safety training as a district,” Dorscher said. The staff also spent a week together prior to classes starting, allowing them to get ready for students to walk into school on the first day. Brittany Nichols, who is als...
Trout Creek School has been chosen as one of 12 schools in Montana to participate in the state’s first Teacher Residency Demonstration Project for the 2022-2023 school year. The program was designed to prepare and retain rural educators. The goal after one year of residency in a partnering school district is for the teacher resident to have gained enough experience to be prepared to lead their classrooms on day one of employment. “Annie Taylor is our new teacher resident,” said superintendent Preston Wenz. “With normal student teacher...
A staff member's vehicle caught fire Thursday afternoon at Thompson Falls Elementary School. Vehicle owner Callie Jacobson said Krystal Park discovered the fire and notified Jacobson only minutes after she returned from lunch. "The only thing I could think about was, 'is everyone ok?'" she said. Jacobson was not injured and was told by fire fighters that the fire appeared to have been caused by electrical issues. Elementary principal Len Dorscher said no other faculty members, students, cars or...
Gaining insight into what watershed conservation looks like coincides with the mission of local nonprofit organization Project ASCENT, which is to introduce participants into the natural world through education and expedition. This summer, two Project ASCENT interns had the opportunity to team up with Lower Clark Fork Watershed Group (LCFWG) to learn about and be a part of their continuous conservation efforts. “One of the largest ongoing projects is in the Bull River where we are partnering w...
Last weekend, eight volunteers joined Easter Sanders County Conservation District (ESSCD) for their river clean-up in Plains, a once annual event that has not been held for a number of years. “The last time an event like this was held was approximately 10 to 15 years ago after complaints came in about multiple tires in the river,” said ESCCD administrator Emily Baker. “We are always looking for ways to get involved in the communities who fund and support us. This idea has been floating aroun...
JACKIE SOUVEREIN, Trout Creek - “Biking.” ART SOUVEREIN, Trout Creek - “ATVing up in the mountains on the endless trails we have here.” RUSS GILE, Trout Creek - “Archery hunting.” JOHN TORRES, Thompson Falls - “Cutting firewood.” CATHERINE DEWITT, Thompson Falls - “Going to the library.” KATIE ANDERSON, Plains - “Going to pumpkin patches and fall festivals with the kids....
School is back in session for Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) with some new and exciting additions for the students. With current enrollment standing at 202, the school was able to add a second full-time English teacher and a full-time business teacher. The school's GEAR UP liaison is now serving in the position full time rather than splitting time with her other teaching responsibilities. The school's art teacher is now offering one more art class at the high school this year. "Adding...
Elementary students of Thompson Falls and Trout Creek received a little extra help with their back to school shopping this year. With contributions from members of the Community Congregational Church in Thompson Falls and funding from the thrift store at Community Harvest Food Bank, 42 students received new backpacks and school supplies. With the help of Susan Cordero, Debbie O'Toole, Shelby Harmon and Evie Arend with Community Harvest Food Bank, backpacks were packed full with supplies...
CRYSTAL WEST, Plains - “Baling hay.” CODY WEST, Plains - “I went to the fair.” JANA LAWRENCE, Thompson Falls - “Cleaning my house. I was also learning how to ride an electric tricycle. I would much rather be outside.” CHAD SIVERTSEN, Thompson Falls - “I chased a bear out of my yard. I also trimmed trees and picked apples.” BECKY BENNETT, Thompson Falls - “Moving.” LaDONNA CULBERT, KALISPELL - “I went to the fair and did some kayaking....
The PRCA Rodeo at the Sanders County Fair always draws big crowds and this year was no different. Fair goers grabbed their favorite fair dishes and a quick drink from the beer garden before settling down for the show. This year's three-night rodeo saw big names and some big moves. Those who came to entertain the crowds also took home some big bucks. This year's total payoff amounted to $73,088. Announcer Bob Tallman and rodeo clown Rider Kiesner entertained the crowds between each round, even...
A crowd gathered Sunday morning during the Sanders County fair to watch the annual livestock auction. 4-H members worked hard this year on their projects bringing 18 steers, 33 swine, one sheep, two meat turkeys and one rabbit to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Auctioneer Kevin Hill greeted each 4-H member as they entered the arena with their market animal conversing with them to help ease nerves. The auction kicked off with Aubrey Tulloch's angus steer who weighed in at 1,475 pounds. Tu...
A new gift shop is opening in Heron that will bring a variety of handmade pieces, from jewelry, to sculptures and paintings, to homemade lavender products. Cindy and Kent Compton will launch their new gift shop, Montana Blends, with a grand opening on September 10. After retiring from 30 years of teaching, Cindy discovered a passion for jewelry making and credits her creativity and love of art to her mother, Barbara Mullins. "Every summer I would dabble in some kind of art," she said. "I took a...
The new school year is upon us and sending students back to class is no easy feat, especially when it comes to the price tag. The cost of school supplies can add up quickly, not just for families but for schools as well. When Trout Creek School sent out a message for help, Clark Fork Valley Elks (CFVE) answered the call. Last Tuesday, CFVE Exalted Ruler Charlie Munday and CFVE member Don Manning handed over a check for $1,000 to Trout Creek School teachers to help buy school supplies. "We had...
After gathering input from community members for land use improvements for "The Orchard," Sanders County Community Development (SCCD) and Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) have received results from their survey. The Orchard is a 150-acre parcel of land located north of Thompson Falls Elementary and west of Columbia Street. The survey was opened for those with a 59873 zip code to give feedback on what opportunities they would like Lolo National Forest to consider. "The hope for the survey results was...
