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In the year 2001, the National Science Foundation devised the acronym SMET (science, mathematics, engineering and technology) in efforts to draw attention to the newly recognized climactic need for future scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Soon after, the acronym was changed to STEM, a common term now used to address the movement developing skills needed to solve common everyday, as well as larger-scaled future challenges of the 21st century; the first century of the third millennium....
Former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood on Tuesday was sentenced to 100 years in the Montana State Women's Prison without the possibility of parole. Wood appeared in 20th District Judicial Court before Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher, who imposed the sentence. Wood was found guilty in January of deliberate homicide in the death of Matthew LaFriniere. Three witnesses testified at the sentencing hearing on Tuesday, including George LaFriniere, Matt's father. More details will be available in...
The Montana Supreme Court last week made a decision to uphold a permit for Hecla’s proposed Rock Creek mine issued by the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). The DNRC issued the water right permit in January 2018 that covers Hecla’s ability to use water for operations at the proposed silver and copper mine. The Supreme Court voted 5-2 last week to overturn a 2019 judgment in First Judicial District Court. “We’re pleased with the Supreme Court’s ruling in supporting the state DNRC’s issuance of the water right permi...
With the deadline to file for special district elections passed, Sanders County school board candidates still have a month to file their intent for open positions. Bobbi Christenson with the Sanders County Elections Office stated that write-in candidates have until March 1 to file for open special district positions. If there are no write-in candidates, all of the elections for 2021 can be canceled, as all positions are currently unopposed. Local fire districts will elect trustees this year. John Morigeau was the only candidate to file for the...
The Paradise group opposed to putting in a sewer system there hasn’t given up — they’ve put together a petition to recall two of the board members, but in hopes of eventually stopping the entire project, according to LeeAnn Overman, one of those who’s has been in opposition to the proposed sewer system since the start. Paradise resident Cody Lampman filed the “Notice of Intent To Recall” paperwork last week at the Sanders County Courthouse in an effort to start a petition to remove Sunny Chase, president of the Sanders County Sewer District at...
Two Clark Fork Valley Hospital employees have been recognized for their efforts to reach out to new mothers. Sara Nestor and Cassie Craft received the Health Hero Award from Eat Right Montana and Montana Action for Healthy Kids in a virtual Zoom ceremony February 10. The award was presented to Nestor and Craft by Montana's First Lady, Susan Gianforte, and Rebecca Morley of Eat Right Montana. The two hospital staffers received the award for a weekly educational live video called "Virtual Baby...
We've been watching the broadcast and reading the news of the devastation happening in the South due to winter storms. States such as Texas were battered with winter weather, frigid temperatures and several inches of snow. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex got between four and seven inches of snow. Powerlines were down and people were stranded without a heat source. Dozens of people have died in the winter storm, some of hypothermia because they weren't prepared. In Montana, we don't even cancel school for four inches of snow. We're prepared for...
I like to listen to music when I exercise. The right beat can motivate me and take my mind off the pain I'm inflicting on my tired old body! A few weeks ago, my granddaughter and her best friend were visiting and I very briefly heard a song they were playing. It had the type of beat I like to exercise to, so I asked the name of the tune (Colt 45) and downloaded it. The next day I played the song and was completely disgusted when I actually paid attention to the lyrics. I deleted the song immedia...
Editor, As a retired high school registrar and former junior high principal’s secretary and office manager, I write to express my deep concern over the recent lifting of the state mask mandate, the lowering of the vaccine priority for our teachers from 1B to 1C and what appears to be stubbornness and/or indifference on the part of the school district administration regarding the danger posed by COVID-19 to our teachers, building support staff, students and by extension, all our families. I believe I heard the CDC will raise the vaccine p...
6 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 25, 1916 IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! The Sanders County Ledger, with this issue, celebrates its 11th birthday, entering upon the 12th year of its existence. Established in 1905, the first issue made its appearance on February 24. J.T. Spencer, its founder, was also publisher, manager, superintendent, foreman and editor-in-chief, and for about five years Mr. Spencer conducted the paper and did it well. In January, 1910, the paper was sold to E.H. Rathbone, who ran the plant about a...
DANIEL MOORE, Thompson Falls - “I’d say a Mexican resort.” NATHANIEL MOORE, Seattle, Washington - “If I could go anywhere, I would stay right here." AVERY JOHNSON, Idaho Falls, Idaho - “A Sicilian beach, because it’s warm and pretty.” ERIN KENEADY, Thompson Falls - “Ireland or Hawaii.” AMANDA SIOR, Trout Creek - “Tahiti.” KRYSTENA BOES, Plains - “I would go to Hawaii!...
Sanders County Attorney James Borgmann, 37, unauthorized control of property, 3rd offense, $635. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Sheena Mccaskill, 36, operating out of season with stud tires, $135. Rita Bell, 84, day speeding, $70. Rachel Dunn, 19, speeding in an urban district, $40. Joshua Wengerd, 17, day speeding, $20. John Erwin, 38, speeding, $65. Jason Christensen, 41, night speeding, $70. Montana Highway Patrol John Smith, 55, operating without insurance, 1st offense, $285. Andrea Kelly, 64, driving under the influence, 1st offense, $...
Ambulance: Dixon, 1; T. Falls, 20; Plains, 14; Dixon, 3; Hot Springs, 1; Camas, 1; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Heron, 1; Sunday, February 14 Assist other agency, Plains. Disturbance, Plains. Fire, Plains. Theft, Hot Springs. Coroner called, Noxon. General animal call or complaint, T. Falls. Theft, report of damage to garage door, Trout Creek. Warrant service, Plains. Informational case, Plains. Request for welfare check, Hot Springs. Monday, February 15 Trespass, Hot Springs. Informational case, Plains. Disturbance, Paradise. Livestock, Hot...
Fauve Fergusom of Hot Springs appeared in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday to change her plea to guilty to charges of felony endangerment of the welfare of children. She admitted to having used methamphetamines in the home she shared with a child. Ferguson also asked to be released on recognizance, however Judge James Manley denied the request because she does not have a concrete place to stay to guarantee safe housing. She will be kept in the Sanders County Jail until her next hearing, on April 13, when she will appear for sentencing....
I would not classify myself as a very experienced skier. However, I am beginning to learn my way around the slopes. Even knowing this, it has been wonderful and humbling to introduce my girlfriend to the sport. I had forgotten how much more often one spends in or on the snow when starting versus floating over top of it, as a skier should. Skiing is widely considered a challenging sport. Unlike baseball, football or any other sport centered around the movement of a projectile, not just anyone can put on skis and hope to get to the bottom of the...
The Sanders County Community Housing Organization (SCCHO) has been working to provide affordable housing options to residents in the area for around 10 years, and recently received a donation of land in Noxon. The group has been working for about five years to procure the land, located across from the post office in Noxon. The property encompasses 12 lots and just under two acres. The project still has a long way to go, according to SCCHO Executive Director Lisa Fried de Reyes. "We are very...
Many community members are aware of the average activities of the 4-H program, where youth learn about trades and farm animals. However, few know about the 4-H Outdoor Adventures Project, which gives young people opportunities to get outdoors. One such outing was hosted by John Haun, Bob Thornhill and Juli Thurston on Eddy Flats Sunday. With a cold snap finally bringing in some cold weather, the trio organized a couple of ice fishing trips, one of which was the one this last weekend. The other w...
Finally, with all the dual matches done and in the books, it's time for some good old-fashioned tournament wrestling. The new and improved Western B-C divisional tournament, which now includes 25 teams, mostly from the former Western and Northern B-C divisions, will be held in Cut Bank Friday and Saturday. The top eight finishers from each weight class then move on to the State B-C meet in Shelby March 5-6. Local squads, like the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks are eager to place as many wrestlers as...
When the Hawks open up their shooting clinic, there is no cure – chances are you are going to lose if going up against them. Opening up a can of clinical-like shooting from all points on the floor the Thompson Falls boys surged past the visiting Florence Falcons 80-71 in an entertaining non-conference game at TFHS Saturday. Finishing regular season action with a 12-3 record, coach Jake Mickelson and his Hawks will now cool their heels until playing Missoula Loyola in the first round of the c...
The Hot Springs Savage Heat girls completed season play in the remotely-held District 14C tournament last week, falling to the Lady Red Devils 44-27 in Noxon Tuesday and then 51-23 to the Trotters in Plains Friday. At Noxon, Lizzy Fisher led the Lady Hawks with 11 points, Lily DeTienne scored five, Brooke Jackson four, Brynn Courville three, and Georgia Uski and Emma Rae Rassmussen two each. In the season-ending game at Plains, Fisher completed her fine season with a 16-point effort, Rassmussen scored five and Jackson two. See other stories...
Still riding high after the first Montana Girls All-State wrestling tournament, where two Plains-Hot Springs wrestlers won medals and two others also had the opportunity to compete, the Savage Horsemen grapplers will try to live up to what their girls accomplished in the next few weeks. The Montana boys prep wrestling season sees the beginning of the end this weekend as teams gather for the first tournaments of the 2020-2021 school year. In Class B-C, that means that the 25 teams of the Western...
It could have been better and it could have been worse but, in the end, the Trotters played their hardest and that’s all that coach Eddie Fultz was asking for all along. Going 2-2 in the remotely played District 14C tournament, the Plains Trotters completed season play with a 7-8 record last week. Starting with a 44-43 win over St. Regis in Plains Tuesday, the Trotters then lost to eventual conference tourney champs Charlo 53-25 in Charlo Thursday before coming back to stay alive with a 51-23 win over Hot Springs in Plains Friday. The T...
Fear the mighty Lady Hawks. The No. 5 ranked Thompson Falls Lady Hawks flew past the Florence Falcons 55-30 in Thompson Falls Saturday to complete regular season play. Now 13-2 and the No. 2 seed from District 7B into the Western B divisional tournament in Eureka March 3-5, the Hawks will practice this week, preparing for Florence (the No. 3 from 6B) again in the first round of that tourney March 3. And although they just defeated the Falcons soundly, Hawk coach Chadd Laws will be taking...
The Noxon Lady Red Devils made it to the semifinals of the remotely-played District 14C tournament last week before bowing out and completing play for the season. Starting with a 44-27 win over Hot Springs in Noxon Tuesday, the Devils then fell 36-28 to Clark Fork in Superior Thursday and finally lost 38-35 to St. Regis in a loser-out contest in Noxon Friday. Coach Cortney Vohs was proud of her team all said and done. “The girls learned to play well together and learned how to rebound and defend better as the season went on,” she said. “We were...
The Noxon Red Devil boys fought the good fight but that fight came to an end in the District 14C tournament last week. With the 14C tourney played remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Devils first lost to the Savage Heat 54-36 in Hot Springs Tuesday and completed play with a 61-53 loss to Charlo Friday. Against Hot Springs, Cade VanVleet led coach Ben Johnson’s Devils with nine points, Brody Hill scored eight, Derreck Christensen and Jeriko Smith-Roach six apiece, Nate Cano five and Jared Webley two. Versus Charlo, Hill canned a t...
