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The community of Thompson Falls embraced the holiday spirit of the weekend with a variety of events for families to enjoy. On Friday, the Thompson Falls Main Street committee sponsored the holiday stroll, which featured carolers and treats at several Main Street businesses. That culminated with the Sanders County Chamber's annual tree lighting ceremony across the street from the courthouse. Rob Viens led community members in carols before Chamber President Dennis Spurlock addressed the crowd...
The Noxon community showed up Tuesday to hear what's being done about the bridge leading into their town and find out what they can do to help the effort. Tuesday's meeting brought more than 60 people to the Noxon fire hall to hear from local officials, as well as engineers working with the county to find solutions for the deteriorating 102-year-old bridge. In July, the bridge was closed for a week after a routine inspection by the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) found two cracks in t...
They were tattered, torn, frayed, and discolored and their service to the country had passed - the end of life for a national symbol - the American flag. A dozen military veterans gathered behind Horse Plains VFW Post 3596 on Saturday evening to bid farewell to a comrade they had served on active duty. It was a quiet and solemn ceremony that took less than 15 minutes. One by one, the veterans put an unserviceable flag into a barrel of flames. The barrels eventually got so hot, the vets had to...
High school art students exited the classroom last week and spent the day at different Plains businesses to bring more Christmas spirit to the community. "I think it's so wonderful that the school does this," said Emily Sexton, owner of Em's Cafe in Plains. It was her first time to participate in the school's holiday window painting project. Sexton asked if they could incorporate a moose in their artwork of several windows of the cafe. "I love mooses and we have them here everywhere," said Sexto...
The last Plains Town Council meeting of the year was short, but finished with a surprise request from a resident. Plains resident and business owner Matthew Jaramillo accused Chief of Police Brian Josephson of misusing his authority and engaging in personal vendettas. "I come to you today to raise urgent concerns regarding Chief Brian Josephson's continued service as police chief for the Town of Plains," Jaramillo said at last Monday night's council meeting at City Hall. Mayor Joel Banham gave h...
The Thompson Falls City Council moved closer to the finish line on phases 1 and 2 of the city sewer project at Monday's meeting as they voted to close out two of the project's funding sources. After approving final reimbursements, the council voted to close out the TSEP grant of $750,000 and the DNRC Renewable Resource Grant of $188,685. The city is progressing with phases 3 and 4 of the project, which will include installation and hookups from Grove Street east in Thompson Falls. At Monday's...
I'm probably getting a lump of coal in my stocking or a glitter bomb on my car for saying this, but I haven't put up one Christmas decoration this year. I'm doing some holiday-ish things here and there by putting together an Advent devotional book for church and a couple of garlands up at The Ledger. However, the holidays seem to be sneaking up on me and there's still so much to get done. My next-door neighbors have a fantastic larger than life reindeer in their front yard with a light shining on it at night. Going to work in the early morning...
I'm probably getting a lump of coal in my stocking or a glitter bomb on my car for saying this, but I haven't put up one Christmas decoration this year. I'm doing some holiday-ish things here and there by putting together an Advent devotional book for church and a couple of garlands up at The Ledger. However, the holidays seem to be sneaking up on me and there's still so much to get done. My next-door neighbors have a fantastic larger than life reindeer in their front yard with a light shining on it at night. Going to work in the early morning...
Dear Editor, After reading the response to my letter by Mr. Thompson, I feel compelled to respond myself. First off, I would like to thank all Mr. Thompson’s relatives, my relatives and all other veterans for their service to our country. In addressing your perception of me being negative in my letter, I think it is ironic because all I did was state facts that are a matter of record about the president-elect. Talking about negative, from the president-elect’s supporters, for the last four years (eight really) all I’ve seen is slogans like...
I’ve lately confessed to enjoying the writings of Loren Eiseley. If you haven’t gotten one of his books and started reading (have a dictionary handy), I may not be doing my job. My job — sometimes — is to encourage my audience, small as it might be, to think for themselves, as opposed to letting someone else think for them. It might be more work, but it’s a critical component of personal freedom. Eiseley thought for himself. Something I like about Eiseley is that he doesn’t tell his readers how it is; he tells how he sees it. He knew that not e...
6 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 12, 1964 CITY DADS OKAY SITE FOR ICE SKATING RINK The site east of the city garage on the old golf course will be leveled off for an ice skating rink which the Jaycees will maintain when the weather permits this winter, the city council decided at its November session. The council approved the request made by Paul Hill on behalf of the Jaycees providing the organization assumes full responsibility for the maintenance of the rink and liability. Hill asked that the city level off a site between the garage and the road...
CAMILLE METCALF, Thompson Falls - “Yes!” ANNETTE DEYLING, Thompson Falls - "Yes!.” TEDDY OLSEN, Thompson Falls - “Yes!.” DIXIE HILL, Thompson Falls - “Yes definitely." COLTON SAUTER, Thompson Falls - “No.” CHASE SAUTER, Thompson Falls - “Yes...
Ambulance: Plains, 8; T. Falls, 7; Hot Springs, 3; Heron, 2; Paradise, 2; Dixon, 1. Monday, December 2 Request for welfare check, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Civil attempts. Civil attempts. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Fire, Hot Springs. Request for welfare check, Noxon. Animal other, Hot Springs. Automated alarm call, T. Falls. Assist miscellaneous, Plains. Child welfare/abuse, Paradise. Road hazard/debris on road, T. Falls. Fire, Plains. Tuesday, December 3 Road hazard/debris on road, Trout Creek. Welfare check, Hot...
Montana Highway Patrol Robin McGee-Morigeau, 63, seatbelt violation, $20; speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Erin Dwyer, 27, failure to carry/exhibit proof of insurance in vehicle, 1st offense, $85. Brent Wiegele, 38, seatbelt violation, $20. Sarah Eisherbeny, 32, operating with expired registration, $85. Shannon Niblack, 40, seatbelt violation, $20; speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Matthew Thurston, 15, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $85, deferred imposition; careless driving, $35, deferred imposition. Dylan Hess, 20,...
Three co-defendants made their initial appearances before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday, facing charges stemming from a traffic stop near Plains at the end of November. The three co-defendants, Jace Patrick Boles, Jeanysa Dem Ridley, and Riley Robert Lee McConnell, are set for jury trials on May 12, 2025. Boles pled not guilty to three felony counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. His attorney, Brian Owens, requested Boles receive an own recognizance release as he...
People have seen various renditions of "A Christmas Carol" on television from the 1923 to 2009 versions, but Kathleen Hubka and the Paradise Players gave a new adaptation of the old story last weekend with a lively cast of eight. Hubka's version was made especially distinct with much help by Bonnie Firestone, who created the costumes for the Charles Dickens story. Firestone has been a part of the Paradise Players since the spring of 2023 and did the costumes for "The Works: A Grass Menagerie"...
Jimmy Leon Manos was born in Claremore, Oklahoma, on January 26, 1952. He passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 72 in Hot Springs, Montana, from liver cancer. Jimmy was a long haul truck driver, into building trades and construction. He was an avid traveler and traveled from east to west coast. He lived the longest time in Colorado and Montana due to his love of the mountains. After retirement, he liked to do macramé. He was an excellent chef and enjoyed cooking for others. He loved to...
Hot Springs – Edwin A. “Eddie” Magera, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 6, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on November 17, 1936 in Hot Springs to Ed and Erma (Ely). He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Charles Swope. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nadine; three children, Glen Magera, Stan Magera and Kelli Nelson (Ray); five grandchildren, Tom Magera (Lynnae), Bob Magera, Pam Magera, Carmen Malinak (Zach), Anastasia Wood (Austin), two great-grandchildren, Jameson Malinak and Z...
Rita (Mamasita) Maxine Day Truelock Harper passed away Sunday December 8, 2024 in her home in Thompson Falls, Montana, with her loving family present and in spirit, after over a year of battling cancer in her salivary gland. She was 92 years old. Rita was born in October of 1932 in Stockton, California. She was the oldest of two daughters of Hiram and Juanita Day. Her early years were spent on a small ranch between French Camp and Lathrop, CA. They had cows, goats, chickens and a big garden....
by Heidi Kirkwood After nearly 20 years of shifting gears in the automotive world, Todd Logan is ready to park his career at Rehbein Ford. Todd, a lifelong car whisperer, has been revving up the industry since a young age. Years after he and his family moved to Plains, he began his journey at Outback Auto working with Wade Rehbein, shortly after shifting gears to Country Ford before cruising into Rehbein Ford in 2008. As General Manager, Todd wore many hats - handling every task with a smile and...
Mitzi Hart and Tamra Shear took a big lead after a big December in the Thompson Falls Woman’s Club pinochle marathon. Hart and Shear are in first place overall with 19,010, almost 3,500 points above the second-place team. First overall in November play were Kay Rasor and Joyce Hilt with 7,330. Overall, Juanita Triplett and Calvin Pomrenke sit in second place with 15,570, and Jim Hurst and Cathy Mills are third with 15,470. Other November scores included: Shear and Hart, 6,230; Mikki Jackson and Maureen Kolodziej, 6,010; Hurst and Mosher, 4...
Amora (above left, age 5) and Mikey (age 6) Lucier tell Santa their Christmas wishes at the TCCIA community tree lighting Friday in Trout Creek. TCCIA chairperson Liz Stender said this is the 13th year the community has held a tree lighting ceremony. About 25 people attended the ceremony....
The Plains/Hot Springs and Thompson Falls wrestling teams had their first competition of the season last weekend, traveling to the Owen Invitational in Polson. One local wrestler took the title in his weight class, with Blue Hawk freshman Weston Block placing first at 118 pounds. After starting out with a bye in the first round, Block took on Riley Orr of Libby in the quarterfinals, pinning him. Block won his semifinal match by an injury default, setting up the championship match against Joseph Cronk of St. Ignatius-Charlo. Block pinned Cronk...
It was not a good start of the season for the Plains Horsemen or Trotters, but the coaches are confident their players will turn things around. The Horsemen and Trotters both fell to Flathead Valley Friday at home, but both games were close enough to go either way right to the end buzzer. The Flathead Valley Crusaders and Lady Crusaders both walked away with victories, defeating the Horsemen 54-50 and the Trotters 32-20. "I thought the boys played hard and did some great things; however, I also...
Class C basketball kicked off last weekend, with Noxon and Hot Springs attending the Hamilton tip-off tournament. The Hot Springs girls beat Noxon 53-12, then lost a close game to Darby 42-39, while the boys handily beat Alberton 73-47, then fell to Arlee 60-42. The Noxon girls won their second game over Arlee 36-22, while the Red Devil boys also split games, beating Darby 69-39 and losing to Seeley-Swan 66-35. SEELEY SWAN 66, NOXON 35 Seeley took an early lead over the Red Devils, but Noxon was able to keep a level head and come back to tie...
