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The list of candidates for Sanders County races grew as the filing period came to a close on Monday afternoon. Six candidates have filed for Sanders County Sheriff. Current sheriff Tom Rummel notified his staff earlier this year that he would not be seeking re-election. Candidates who will be on the ballot for the June 7 primary include Mark French and Shawn Fielders of Plains, Lanny Hensley and Roy Scott of Thompson Falls, Christopher Stough of Heron and Corey Wheeldon of Noxon. Additional candidates have also filed for the two county...
Snakes were definitely the biggest attraction at the Sanders County 4-H Communication Days finals at Plains School on Sunday. The classroom filled with 20 people when John McNamara of Plains displayed his two snakes "Gray Corn," a 30-inch corn snake, and "Panner," also a corn snake of just over four feet in length, for his demonstration on the feeding of snakes. Some visibly cringed when he picked up the mice with tongs and placed them in the snake containers. His presentation lasted only three...
Plains High School is letting an adult join its physics class and he doesn't even have to study or take tests, but he gets to play in the annual rocketry project. Maybe he's getting special treatment because he's the school superintendent. Thom Chisholm started making his rocket on Thursday, though he admitted he got a lot of glue on his hands and maybe too much on the rocket parts. At one point, he glued part of the rocket to the directions. "I have so much glue on this guy, it might not leave...
A Sanders County man pleaded guilty to nine misdemeanor hunting violations, including the unlawful hunting of black bears over bait and unlawfully killing an elk out of season. Alfred (Toby) Bridges of Heron pleaded guilty on October 18, 2021, in Sanders County Justice Court. The charges stemmed from a year-long investigation into Bridges’ hunting activities by Game Warden Morgan Post and Fish, Wildlife & Parks Investigator Tom Chianelli. The primary focus of the investigation was the unlawful hunting of black bears over bait, but other h...
It's hard to imagine being in Ukraine right now. The devastation and deaths from any war are overwhelming, but the threats and constant danger to my fellow journalists are just as unsettling. A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money to buy personal safety items like helmets and bulletproof vests for journalists to continue doing their jobs. Reporters and photographers need life-saving gear to cover what is happening and to tell Ukraine's story. I'm thankful to live in the United States — as a civilian, certainly, but especially as a...
A March 3 article about the new owners at The Local Store in Trout Creek stated that the store is the only grocery store between Sandpoint and Thompson Falls. The Ledger recognizes the efforts of several local businesses and is thankful for their offerings for our communities. In Noxon, visit the Angry Beaver General Store or Big Sky Pantry for a variety of grocery items. In a March 3 article about Cancer Network of Sanders County, the amount of gifts distributed in 2022 thus far is $15,300. The year was incorrect in our article. Blue Hawk...
There was an old Scrooge McDuck (world’s richest duck!) comic book story called “Christmas in Shacktown” which opened with McDuck’s three grand-nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie taking a shortcut home from school just before Christmas by going through Shacktown. The people and kids of Shacktown are dressed in patched rags, the children tote firewood in washtubs and kids play with toys made of boards and tin cans. It is snowy and cold, and one of the nephews says, “I wish we hadn’t come this way, it makes me feel like a fat pig.” Which is how...
5 YEARS AGO • MARCH 2, 1972 BAD ROCK Bad Rock, the mountain of slide rock that reaches down to Highway 200 east of the IT Gift and Upholstery Shop, Sunday retained its reputation for providing hazards to travelers. A rock slide temporarily blocked travel on both the highway and railroad and also damaged communication lines. Several large boulders and large rocks tumbled down the mountain side, smashed the highway guard rail in seven places and went through the warning fence guarding the rail line. One telephone pole was snapped and another d...
JEFF SHUTTLE, Thompson Falls - “No, because no matter what it costs, it’s immaterial. I’m going to do what I want to do anyway. It’s just that I’ll have to do without something else.” FIONA WALKER, Thompson Falls - “I’m making fewer trips, and maybe more consolidated trips. Gas is a necessity and I just have to cut back in other ways.” JENNIFER EITELBERG, Plains - “Doing all of our errands at once. So, we’ve gotten four done for the day and this is our last one.” CAROL SEARL, Thompson Falls - “Just combining errands so I’m not driving as muc...
Montana Highway Patrol Mark Foglio, 46, driving under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense, $735, 1 day in jail; driving without a license, $235; seatbelt violation, $20. Joel Arrendondo, 36, night speeding, $70. Kendal Morin, 16, day speeding, $70. Paula Sabins, 57, day speeding, $70. Olivia Bennett, 31, day speeding, $120 Joyce Nesselhauf, 63, operating with expired registration, $45. Jamel Soper, 47, seatbelt violation, $20. David Steinebach, 52, seatbelt violation, $20. Jordan Ward, 27, seatbelt violation, $20. Michelle Greer, 43,...
Ambulance: Plains, 4; Heron, 1; Trout Creek, 2; T. Falls, 11; Dixon, 1; Hot springs, 1. Monday, March 7 Theft, Hot Springs. Theft, Trout Creek. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Protection order violation, Plains. Assault, Dixon. Theft, Trout Creek. Disturbance, Trout Creek. Trespass, Plains. Coroner called, Hot Springs. Trespass, T. Falls. Theft, Heron. Pedestrian/hitchhiker stop, T. Falls. Tuesday, March 8 Theft, Trout Creek. Property damage/criminal mischief, T. Falls. Business contact, T. Falls. Livestock, Dixon. Fire, Hot Springs....
Judge James Manley, who has served as a judge in 20th Judicial District Court since 2014, has announced he is retiring. Manley announced in a letter to Gov. Greg Gianforte last week that he would be retiring as district judge effective June 1. He was first appointed to the position, which includes Sanders and Lake counties, in 2013 by Gov. Steve Bullock. Gov. Gianforte will appoint someone to fill out the remainder of Manley’s term. The state is now accepting applications from and nominations of any lawyer in good standing who has the q...
Representatives from several area agencies met with Sanders County Commissioners last week to discuss the process and procedures of fire suppression. The meeting was led by Plains/Thompson Falls District Ranger Dave Wrobleski and Cabinet District Ranger Michael Feiger as well as County Emergency Management Specialist Bill Naegeli. During the meeting last Wednesday, one of the main speakers was Ron Swaney, Fire Suppression Management Officer for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. He explained that there are some tribal fire efforts in...
For the fourth consecutive year, the Plains Community Clothing Bank is loaning prom apparel to kids planning to attend school proms. Jessica Peterson wants to make sure kids don't miss the school prom because they don't have the right clothes to wear, which is why she set up a temporary clothing outlet of just prom apparel in the basement of the Assembly of God Church on the Move in Plains last weekend. Calling it "Prom It Forward," Peterson helped more than a dozen kids from Noxon to Plains...
Spearheading the effort to decrease opiate use and overdoses in Sanders County, Hot Springs Police Department in partnership with Hot Springs Community Ambulance and Whiteline Consulting and Training have reached out to the public for help in aiding the fight against the opioid epidemic. Nearly 30 community members attended a free Narcan training last Saturday at the Hot Springs Fire Hall, a first for Sanders County. "We are never going to win the war on drugs, but there are steps we can take...
To bee or not to bee was the question for a group of people who took a beekeeping class at the Sanders County Fairgrounds pavilion Saturday morning. Thirty-nine people showed up to listen to Rick Molenda pass on information about the caring of honey bees. The near three-hour class was sponsored by the Montana State University Sanders County Extension Office in Thompson Falls. The class was $10 a person, which went to pay for the rental of the pavilion. Attendees ranged from people thinking about...
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise Board is getting one step closer to securing land for the proposed sewer system. The five board members discussed a proposal presented to them by Bridger Bischoff, something the board has been waiting for and a crucial step to showing the five funding agencies that they are making progress. Board member Don Stamm read Bischoff's proposal. He would like $276,375 for the 6.03-acre plot located on the northeast corner of Paradise just below the...
In Loving Memory of Gloria Kaufmann Gloria Jean Kaufmann passed away at her home in Thompson Falls, Montana December16, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born Gloria Jean Rice December 24, 1951 in Sacramento, California. She was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Louis Rice; stepfather, James Franklin Ledford as well as her younger brother, Rickey Eugene Del Nero. Gloria is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Ledford of Sacramento, California; husband, John Kaufmann of Thompson Falls; two sons...
Miles Garrison went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born on a cold, snowy morning. His dad had to light a fire under the car in order to get it started and traded half a beef to Dr. and Mrs. Olsen in exchange for the delivery of their second son, Miles, on December 27, 1934. He was born at the Olsen Birthing House in Eureka. Miles attended school in Eureka where he enjoyed participating in sports in junior high and high school. As a teenager, he drove cattle on...
The historic season for the Lady Hawk basketball team ended at the state tournament in Bozeman last weekend. The Hawks went 0-2 at state, but lessons were learned and the team is thankful for a successful season. "I can't even begin to describe how it felt that we actually made it to state," senior Roni Hanks said after the Hawks returned home. "I was happy even though we lost. We hadn't seen any of those teams before. Playing in the college arena was a little intimidating." Thompson Falls...
Four Thompson Falls basketball athletes earned spots on the all-conference and all-state basketball lists for District 7B. Senior Nathan Schrader earned all-state honors, as did junior Ellie Baxter. Senior Maliyah LeCoure was named to the girls’ second team all-conference list and junior Jesse Claridge earned boys second team all-conference honors. District 7B Boys Honors All State: Zoran LaFromboi, Mission; Gavin Bates, Eureka; Nathan Schraeder, Thompson Falls. First Team All-Conference: Isak Epperly and Bryce Gilliard, Bigfork; Cederick M...
Coming off of successful fall and winter sports seasons, Blue Hawk athletes are ready to get outside for the 2022 track season. “We are looking forward to another year of track and field. As the athletes come off successful football and basketball seasons, we are looking forward to continuing that success,” said Blue Hawk Head Coach Trenna Ferris. “We are encouraged to have our veteran athletes returning and stepping up to take leadership roles and are excited to have a whole new group of athletes, some brand new to track and field. The junio...
Thompson Falls alum Cody Burk is continue his track and field success at the college level. Burk, a freshman at Montana Tech, was named the men's indoor field athlete of the week for the Frontier Conference on February 21. At the Stinger Open in South Dakota, Burk threw the shot put 13.57 meters, which was the longest throw of the season for the Frontier Conference. Burk placed 11th of 26 entrants at the Stinger Open. At the 2022 Mountain State Games in Pocatello in February, Burk threw12.96...
Of the many benefits that come from an active lifestyle, Blue Heron Karate Sensei Jason Williams explains that some of these benefits are especially important for youth. Williams has run three separate karate schools and has taught all ages the martial art for years. "I really enjoy training with adults, but the most reward comes from training with kids," he said. According to Williams, karate teaches numerous qualities including discipline, respect and goal setting. He explained that these can...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. CROC 5. CRAMS 10. SAGA 14. LAKH 15. PENCE 16. AMIR 17. AGRA 18. ALIKE 19. LADE 20. MAARS 22. ALI 23. PASES 24. TOTTENHAM 27. ACE 30. NAE 31. LAC 32. MME 35. COBWEB 37. MEG 38. MAAR 39. TUBAS 40. CAY 41. SACCO 42. OPEC 43. DAD 44. MACHOS 45. RED 46. MAP 47. DAT 48. ENE 49. POLYMERIC 52. MACAO 55. BEL 56. SABER 60. SLAB 61. BADEN 63. BEAU 64. ELLI 65. CRATE 66. LACE 67. COIR 68. DALEY 69. EDHS SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. CLAM 2. RAGA 3. OKRA 4. CHART 5. CPA 6. RELATE 7. ANILE 8....
