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Imagine rewarding students to get out of doing homework, but that's what happened at Plains School last week when a dozen students calling themselves "Camo" were proclaimed champions in a near four-hour contest. It was the school's annual Brain Bash competition with 15 teams of 201 students from seventh grade to seniors who demonstrated their brain power and athletic skills at 14 stations of competition with such drills as "Dart Game," "Defusing a Bomb," "Science Trivia," "Logic Puzzles" and...
A Thompson Falls High School student was recognized last week with a state award. Kaden Cox received the "Yes I Can" award and was honored at halftime of the Blue Hawks' district tournament play-in game Tuesday against Troy. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) awards the Yes I Can yearly to recognize youth with exceptionalities who have demonstrated their determination and achievements in multiple ways. Cox was recognized by the state of Montana, but was unable to attend the state...
Amy Pushchak has a background in education, and her new position is allowing her to expand that experience. Pushchak started last fall as Sanders County’s Prevention Specialist at Western Montana Mental Health Center (WMMHC). Pushchak said her grant-funded position focuses on prevention. “We want to prevent the risk factors and promote the protective factors. Risk factors are the influences on kids to drink, make unhealthy choices. What I am going to do as a protective factor is to help pre...
The Sanders County Board of Health last week voted to accept a Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocol, a document that has taken nearly a year to revise and adopt. Commissioner Tony Cox started last week’s Board of Health meeting by stating that the commissioners had heard the concerns raised by the public. They took suggestions and formed a committee to review the protocol. County Health Officer Ron Petrie said that they heard three main criticisms of the document. The first was that it violated constitutional rights. The second, he s...
I am usually at the courthouse a couple times a week. I attend meetings, conduct interviews and take care of business matters. When I bought the Ledger six years ago, there would maybe be two people at different public meetings, if that many. I was often the only member of the public at meetings. Business would be conducted and there might be one comment from a member of the public. During the pandemic, attendance increased and the dynamic of meetings changed. It became a rare instance for a meeting to run smoothly without outbursts from...
I so appreciate being able to write about differing aspects of what affects our lives. When I was considering topics to write on, I began to think of the people who have influenced my life. Whether they have been a large part or just breezed in to leave behind a change, all have contributed in some way to help me grow and develop to be the person I am today. One of the earliest mentors I had in my life was Mrs. Barbara Cooksey. As the Mother Advisor to my young Rainbow Girl Worthy Advisor, she...
10 YEARS AGO • FEBRUARY 15, 1968 FIRE LEVELS LARSON STORE Fire completely destroyed Thompson Falls’ oldest and largest retail establishment, Larsons & Greens, Inc. early Wednesday morning. The fire was first noted when a transformer on an electric power pole at the rear of the building exploded and flashes of light awoke Matt Marich and Duke Sallee who reside nearby. The alarm was turned into the sheriff’s office at 1:35 a.m. Leveled by the flames were the grocery, dry goods, appliance and hardware departments of the firm. Nothing was saved...
RANDY BROSSMAN, Whitepine - “Get all fueled up — fuel in my generator, wood in the stove.” RICHARD CRY, Noxon - “Plenty of wood, bundle up and have snow tires or chains.” TOMMY BRYLSKI, Thompson Falls - “Warm clothes.” TARA FOREMAN, Thompson Falls - “Stock up on water and nonperishables.” RICK PAULSEN, Thompson Falls - “Warm clothes and water.” HAVEN ST. ANNE, Thompson Falls - “Split more wood....
Montana Highway Patrol Tanner Rohletter, 25, night speeding, $200. Megan Holman, 25, failure to have child under 6 years old/less than 60 lbs properly restrained, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. John Belknap, 71, turning when unsafe to do so, $85. Shane Robins, 45, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285. Edward Trawick, 78, seatbelt violation, $20. Kimberlie Wiley, 44, speeding in a restricted zone, $75. Jamie Albert, 55, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Daniel Binder, 62, day speeding, $120....
Ambulance: Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 2; Trout Creek, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, February 13 Disturbance, Plains. Civil standby, Plains. Fire, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Civil standby, T. Falls. Suspicious activity. Tuesday, February 14 Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Theft, Plains. Road hazard/debris on road. Request for welfare check, T. Falls. Welfare check, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Out of State. Animal other, Plains. Person missing, Hot Springs. Suspicious activity, Heron. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Threats, Heron...
We have processed most of the Red Tape reduction bills the Governor promised were coming our way, at least in the House. Passing the tax rebate, income tax refund, and equipment tax million dollar exemption have been accomplished in the House and will most likely be on the Senate agenda this coming week. The state workers pay plan came around early in the session and as predicted, was passed out of the House this week to move on to the Senate. With inflation up and the state having trouble finding enough people to fill this worker shortage, an...
The Plains Drama Club will be putting on a new performance at the school's new gymnasium next week and for the first time the students will be doing three separate short skits each night. The club will have three performances with the first one on Thursday, March 2, at 7 p.m. The second will be Friday, March 3, at 7 p.m. and the third will be a matinee on Saturday, March 4, at 2 p.m. Ticket price is $5 at the door. The first skit is called "Boxes," followed by "An Experiment," and then "Conflict...
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre original adaptation of "The Little Mermaid" Monday, March 13 at the Thompson Falls Elementary gym. Auditions will run 3:30-5:30 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:20 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, grades kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is...
Our beloved Haylee Elizabeth, 17, passed away February 6, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Jessica, sister, Annabelle, brother, Donny, and sister, Palin, along with an overwhelming number of aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and friends. She leaves behind a hell of a lot of stuff, one super fluffy dog, and one angry cat. Haylee was an extremely bright young woman who graduated from high school early so that she could focus on flight training as it was her dream to become a commercial...
March 14, 1943 - January 26, 2023 Our Lord and ruler in life took Alva Arthur "Alvie" Anderson as he was lovingly called on January 26, 2023, at 9:30 p.m. in his foster care provider's home in Hillsboro, Oregon. After a very intense battle with stage four cancer that was diagnosed in October/November 2022. Alvie endured several months of radiation therapy and different medications. He was going to be scheduled for chemotherapy treatment when he became very sensitive to pain and was too weak to...
February 21, 1940 – February10, 2023 Our beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Dick Cooperman, peacefully passed away on February 10, 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease and Leukemia. Dick was raised in Snohomish, Washington, and from his earliest days was always surrounded by his animals – from the pet ducks and chickens he brought into the house to his FFA cows and sheep. He graduated from Snohomish High School in 1958. He spent his career with Kenmore Premix Company, r...
Francis A. "Frank" Braun passed away February 19, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. Born in Lewiston, Idaho, October 25, 1942, he served with distinction as an Air Force medic before spending many years in the logging industry. He owned a repair shop in California before returning to Thompson Falls, Montana, where he always called home. He was a man of passionate faith and was deeply devoted to his God and his family. He is preceded in death by his son Thadius "Di" Braun. Surviving is his wife: Joan L. Braun;...
How do students at Thompson Falls high school spend their lunch time? Some may leave and go to the store, others may go home, but what about those who can’t leave? Those who can’t leave spend their lunch time either playing basketball in the gym when it's open, socializing with peers, or even spending their lunch time outside on the basketball/pickleball courts. There are basketball/pickleball courts right next to the high school parking lot, behind the city pool. Lunch for high schoolers is important for socialization, and in class, they don’t...
FARM LIFE - A set of twin calves stays close to mama in the barn....
The basketball season ended for Sanders County teams at the District 14-C tournament, but both Noxon and Hot Springs fought hard against the competition, including each other, as they gave their all in the final weekend of play. The District 14-C tournament was held in Polson last weekend. The top two teams for boys and girls advanced to the divisional tournament, set for this weekend in Butte. The Hot Springs boys finished fourth in the tournament. They opened post-season play against Two...
The Blue Hawk boys and girls stood their ground at the District Tournament in Eureka last weekend, and will be moving on to showcase their talents in Anaconda this weekend for the Western B Divisionals. The Blue Hawk girls took second at District, while the boys finished in fourth place. The post-season games began last Tuesday as the Blue Hawk boys hosted the Troy Trojans. The Blue Hawks claimed a victory of 76-40. They came out fierce from the onset, up 19-2 in the first quarter, and never...
Plains ended their basketball season last weekend at the 7-B District tournament. Both teams improved their individual talent and teamwork throughout the season. The Trotters and Horsemen started their District tournament in Eureka against the Lions last Tuesday. The Trotters lost in a close game 54-45. The first half finished at 15-14 with Eureka in the lead. In the third quarter Eureka pounced ahead to lead by nine. Carlie Wagoner started off the fourth quarter making both of her free-throws...
It was a big time for little guys in Superior Saturday when hundreds of boys and girls gathered for a day of battle on the wrestling mats. It was the first Little Guy Wrestling match of the season with nearly 275 grapplers from Plains, Hot Springs, Thompson Falls, Mission, and Superior, the host of the mixer, getting the chance to show their meddle. The competition ran from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with four to six matches going on simultaneously. For many, it was their first time to face off with...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SALP 5. EPHA 9. ENDEAR 11. SALADS 13. CADUCEI 15. RESERVE 16. TIL 17. EDDIE VEDDER 19. OLIN 21. ELATE 22. ERA 23. SNAP 25. EMIR 26. DNB 27. GRIS 29. BRIBES 31. REAP 33. ETON 34. COSTAR 36. YWIS 38. CAW 39. IDES 41. SELF 43. EON 44. ARIES 46. SOUP 48. CONCATENATE 52. BTI 53. CLEAVES 54. RAREBIT 56. MERGES 57. BASELY 58. DYER 59. SERE SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. SNAILS 2. ADDLING 3. LEU 4. PACE 5. EASE 6. PLED 7. HARDENS 8. ADVERB 9. ECTO 10. REDE 11. SEVERITY 12. SERA 14. IDLE 15. RETIRE 18. IAMB 20. NARROW 24. PIES 26. DENIES 28....
