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Every year, Earth Day is celebrated by over a billion people in over 190 countries. April 22, 2020, marks the 50-year anniversary since this pivotal event was founded back in 1970. Earth Day’s theme for 2020 is climate action, according to Earth Day Network (EDN), the global organizer of Earth Day. As stated by earthday.org, EDN’s official website, “the enormous challenge, but also the vast opportunities of action on climate change have distinguished the issues as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary. Climate change repre...
The Sanders County Weed District has received funding for the rush skeletonweed project. A $23,000 grant was awarded through the Noxious Weed Trust Fund (NWTF). The NWTF grant is funded through the Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council. The MDA states, "The grants assist counties, conservation districts, local communities, tribes, researchers and educators in efforts to combat noxious weeds in Montana." Rush skeletonweed is a non-native plant...
8 is advancing, and the public is being continually updated about new findings on a daily basis. Studies done by the World Health Organization (WHO), has given us insight about how long this virus can survive on surfaces. The organization has stated the coronavirus can survive on surfaces for a few hours up to several days. They also say the timing of survivability varies under different conditions. The type of surface and the temperature or humidity of the environment are factors that determine the length of time. The good news is that...
Many community members have already become familiarized with Beautification Days, the yearly event aimed at keeping Thompson Falls clean as well as helping neighbors with sprucing up around their homes they are unable to do themselves. This year, the event has been canceled due to the concerns of COVID-19 and Governor Bullock's shelter-in-place order. The 18th annual Beautification Days was scheduled for April 16-18. "The decision to cancel the event was not made lightly," said Kathy Conlin...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As many of us are doing our part to socially distance ourselves from the rest of society; we may have found that we all have quite a bit of time on our hands. Whether it’s time for your yearly spring cleaning, or you are just trying to fend off boredom, it’s never a bad time to tidy up. While we take to our kitchens and bathrooms to clean, disinfect and sanitize, you may be having some trouble finding your go-to products on the shelves right now. This may tempt you to mix a few items you already have in your pantry to get the job done. How...
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...
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. ...
Steve Eberhardt believes that part of his job as an artist is to not only expose people to art, but to tell them a story. The unique exposition of his work is a testimonial to the talent Eberhardt brings, not only to Montana, but to the hearts of the people who live here. "A lot of people don't have the exposure. Not just exposure for the artists, but for people to be exposed to it. It's profound how many artists there are in Montana," Eberhardt explained. "Artists are unique storytellers. They...
A new program for the Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) has been set in motion. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Sanders County Ledger and Whitefish Credit Union, will be a photo contest of rescued animals. The photos will be published in the calendar TRACS publishes each year. “TRACS has been doing an adopted pet calendar through the Ledger for the last 8 years,” said Renee Long, Shelter Manager of TRACS. There will be 12 different contests between now and the end of December 2020, with each month’s photo contest dedicated to a speci...
Sanders County veterans met with officials last Thursday to discuss issues including a local veteran service office, applying for benefits and the availability of jobs for veterans. The roundtable discussion was held at the VFW in Plains. Joe Dooling, a Republican running for the U.S. House of Representatives this year, was there to hear about these issues. Alongside Dooling was Sam Redfern, founder and president of United States of Hope in Missoula. Dave Williams, president and founder of...
Thompson Falls Elementary students brought their art skills once again for the annual Beautification Days poster contest. This year's Beautification Days, put on by the Thompson Falls Main Street organization, will be held on April 16-18. The yearly goal for the gathering is to encourage people to help with spring cleaning around the community, as well as to help neighbors with any work they are unable to do themselves. This year, eight judges combed over 209 posters that were entered by...
Despite the bad weather, community members braved the cold to attend the Clark Fork Valley Elks' first community baby shower last Saturday in Thompson Falls. Fifty-six guests, including children, were invited to take part in an educational day full of parenting resources, chances to win raffle prizes, games, face painting and lunch. Michelle Blackstone, Exalted Ruler of the Clark Fork Valley Elks, headed up the event with funds that were granted to her through the Elks National Fund (ENF)...
NorthWestern Energy met with around 25 community members to discuss results from the October 2019 operational draw down tests. The tests are needed as the company prepares to relicense the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Dam under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license requirements. The license, which expires in 2025, requires a significant amount of data to be collected from around the reservoir on NorthWestern Energy’s part. Mary Gayle Sullivan, director of environmental and lands for NorthWestern Energy, explained the p...
It was an evening of music and storytelling last Friday as the Sanders County Arts Council welcomed The Wardens to the Rex Theatre. The Wardens came all the way from Canmore, Alberta, and with them they brought a night full of harmonizing melodies and tales about their experiences protecting lands and wildlife in Banff National Park. Their 60-plus years of wisdom as wardens of the park has been the inspiration behind their music. "We are real park rangers, not prison wards, even though we get so...
Last Saturday was the 6th Annual Red Neck Ball at the Lakeside Motel and Resort in Trout Creek. Sponsored by the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA), this yearly event is the biggest fundraiser the TCCIA puts on, it is also the sixth year in a row the event was a successful night full of good times. The theme for this year's ball was to help rid people of cabin fever. "There were a little over 120 people, it was a pretty packed room. People were having an absolute blast," said...
A Hot Springs sixth grader spelled the word penguin correctly to earn the title of Sanders County Spelling Bee champion last week. On Friday, 16 local students in grades fourth through eighth competed in the county's 33rd annual be at the Sanders County Courthouse. The spelling bee, sponsored by First Security Bank and the Sanders County Ledger, have both been sponsoring the event for the last 33 years. According to Annie Wooden Sanders County Ledger Publisher, "The Ledger and First Security...
The Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls will be hosting a community baby shower on Saturday, March 14 from noon to 2 p.m. This event is catered to everyone in Sanders County who is expecting, or has newborns, infants, or babies. The baby shower is sponsored by the Elks National Foundation (ENF) through the Spotlight Grant, one of the newest grants offered through ENF, which debuted this last year. “The grant focuses on family literacy,” said Michelle Blackstone, the lodge’s exalted ruler. The baby shower, health fair and book fair will be full of fu...
Ready to nip cabin fever in the bud? Head over to the Lakeside Motel and Resort in Trout Creek, for a night out at the 6th annual Red Neck Ball. This year’s event, sponsored by the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA), takes place on Saturday, March 7. The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 5 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. “If you’ve missed previous years, this is the year you have to go,” said Liz Stender, TCCIA chair. The Red Neck Ball is an evening full of live entertainment, costume contests, and prizes...
For the first time in four years, February will have 29 days, which makes 2020 a leap year. A leap day is added to the calendar to make the year 366 days long, because leap days are needed to keep our calendar in sequence with the Earth’s rotations around the sun. Without that extra leap day in February every four years, we would lose approximately six hours every year. Which also means, every 100 years our calendar would be off a total of 24 days in affinity to the established seasonal days, like the winter and summer solstice. All of this m...
