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A Thompson Falls woman wanted to do something to bring some light into the world. That light came in the form of 720 boxes of Girl Scout cookies shipped to Montanans deployed with the National Guard. Averie Boon gathered donations online for two weeks earlier this year. The $3,400 raised purchased 720 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, which Boon packaged for shipment this past Sunday with the help of her daughter Ainsley, her mother Jodie Bittinger, friend Colleen Knutson and Colleen's mother Karen....
Thompson Falls Schools recognized a longtime staff member last week with a very special award. Last Wednesday was Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. The elementary had an assembly to recognize paraprofessional at the school. Principal Len Dorscher surprised Shawni Vaught with a Paraprofessional of the Year award, not just for the school, but for the region. "Miss Shawni," as Vaught is known to students and staff, was nominated by her peers for the award, which is given by the Council for...
The Plains Town Council passed only four motions last Monday evening, but they passed on information amongst the group and to the dozen community members present at the hour-long meeting at City Hall, including the announcement that Police Chief Shawn Emmett plans to retire this summer. "We wish him well in retirement. He's served the town of Plains for 20 years and we will miss him," said Mayor Dan Rowan, who added that they'll start advertising for his replacement in the near future. Another...
The Paradise Center is getting closer to bringing its 112-year-old building up to a more modern structure while maintaining its historic appearance. Workers began removing the old school's boiler system, which is believed to be from the 1930s and took specialized training to operate, last Monday. "It's a dinosaur and they weren't very efficient," said Brian Betts of Abatement Contractors of Montana, the Missoula company hired to remove the boiler system at a fee of $10,650. It took Betts, the...
Trails of smoke rising in the sky across the county are a sure sign of the spring burning season. It’s also a little reminder of the wildfire season that will most likely come later this year. Not only are wildfires a threat to humans, but they can devastate wildlife and our beautiful landscape. There are many ways we can protect ourselves and our area. It's our duty to pay attention to air-quality alerts and alarms. As property owners, we have a responsibility to provide defensible space around structures. Keep areas free of leaves and o...
In 1999 I traveled to China as a member of a bipartisan group of state legislators belonging to an international educational program. One of my most memorable moments was a visit to a school for the children of migrant workers in Shanghai. Unlike in America at the time, the migrant workers in China came from the country to work in the electronics factories in the cities and the government had set up schools for their children. After watching these kids of age seven through 11 learn English in...
Editor, Hello our names are Chace and Bernadette Johnson and we reside in Trout Creek. Both of us were raised here in Sanders County and we come from two of the longer established families in the area. Bernadette was raised on Blue Slide Road and graduated from Thompson Falls High School and Chace was raised in Trout Creek and Noxon and went to school in Trout Creek and Noxon High School. Chace has lived here over 45 years and Bernadette 32. As long time residents of Sanders County we have witnessed the state of the sheriff's office...
6 YEARS AGO • APRIL 19, 1917 LOCK UP YOUR CHICKENS Judge Nippert asks The Ledger to inform the public that the ordinance regarding the free range of chickens will be rigidly enforced this year and that the first person who comes before him charged with violation of it will get the limit of penalty provided by law. The ordinance prohibits any owner from permitting the busy biddy to invade a neighbor’s lawn or garden and scratch a livelihood for herself and family. If you have chickens, therefore, you will save both yourself and your nei...
SOFEY FREED, Thompson Falls - "Biotech bcause we laugh a lot and it's entertaining. I love Mr. Nygaard." BEN CROFT, Thompson Falls - "Pre-Calculus because of Mrs. Nygaard. She makes learning fun." NOAH VOLD, Thompson Falls - "Math because Mr. Laws teaches it and I've always liked numbers. I like that he changes his teaching to each student." MAKAYLA DAVIS, Thompson Falls - "Computer apps because it's right after lunch and because Mrs. Beckman is the best." WILL HYATT, Thompson Falls - "Patti P's online periods because it's just very chill in...
Montana Highway Patrol Heithon Dixon, 31, day speeding, $120. Nolan Rosenlund, 23, day speeding, $20. Courtney Thompson, 30, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Michael Allen, 37, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Talan Grounds, 34, seatbelt violation, $20 Tyler Tanner, 23, night speeding, $20. Max Oja, 19, night speeding, $20. Devanie Mango, 32, careless driving, $85; seatbelt violation, $20 Clancy Gout, 23, night speeding, $70. Andrew Mason, 63, day speeding, $70. Krista Classen, 19, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Lorin Erickson, 47,...
Ambulance: Plains, 8; Hot Springs, 4; Noxon, 1; T. Falls,11; Dixon, 1; Trout Creek, 1. (if not including 4/3: Plains, 7; Hot Springs, 3; Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 9; Dixon, 1.) Sunday, April 3 Civil served, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, T. Falls. Fire, Dixon. Assault. Request for welfare check. Assist motorist/citizen, Plains. Business contact. Motor vehicle crash, Heron. Monday, April 4 Warrant service, T. Falls. Disturbance, Noxon. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Sexual assault, T. Falls. Fire, T. Falls. Body found/coroner, T....
Editor, Even those of us without children in the public schools bear a heavy responsibility to vote for school board members and trustees who will be shaping the destinies of Montana's younger generation. Now, more than ever before in our country's history, it's imperative that voters become informed as to who is running their schools and possibly making decisions that should best be made by parents. That's why I'll be voting for Ramona Jacobson for Thompson Falls School District #2's Board of Trustees. Ramona Jacobson has lived here 25 years a...
The Ledger’s recent profiles of school board candidates reminded me of one thing I learned during a career working for and with Plains’ school board -- if you ain’t educated when elected, you sure will be by the time you give it up. It’s a strange and complicated task, and candidates tend to go into it with varied motives, perceptions, and goals which quite possibly will never actually fit the issues which crop up. For instance, take the common idea that a school trustee has some authority over school operations. Turns out that’s a fallacy....
After the success of the county’s first public Narcan training earlier this year, an effort to decrease opiate overdoses and use in Sanders County, several members of the Hot Springs community have volunteered to go through training to become Narcan Master Trainers. After receiving positive feedback from Sanders County and surrounding areas, Hot Springs Police Officer Jason Acheson, along with seven other volunteers, will be trained by instructors from Best Practice Medicine to go out and train the public to carry Narcan. “Having these mas...
Three people from New York City gave locals a taste of Hollywood at the Paradise Center Sunday afternoon. The last time the "Empire Trio" performed in Paradise, they brought a taste of home with Broadway songs. John Clark of Plains was at Sunday's performance and he was at the one three years ago, and though he felt both were excellent, he liked this one better. "They are fantastic," said Clark of Adam Cannedy, David Shenton and his wife, Erin Shields. The group had performed at the Paradise Cen...
NAME: Nick Posselt EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science-University of Montana OCCUPATION: Avista Corporation-Hydro Operator at Noxon Rapids Dam. What attributes make you a good candidate for the school board? Hard work and honesty are two of my greatest attributes. Instilled by my parents and grandparents at an early age, I have used these attributes in every aspect of life but think they would be especially beneficial for a school board trustee. What one change would you like to see implemented in your school district? I would like to see more job...
Avis (Knutson) Goforth was born December 31, 1949, in Ada, Minnesota, to Selmer and Evelyn Knutson. She passed away April 3, 2022, with her loving husband and sons by her side. She grew up on the family farm near Gary, Minnesota, graduated from Gary High School, and married Sonny VanderLinden in 1968. They had three sons: Brian (Narita), James, and TJ (Jaralyn) VanderLinden. They were later divorced. She married James Goforth in 1999 and they combined families to include Cindy (Rick) Teixeira,...
Sherry Wieckowski, age 65, went home to Our Heavenly Father on April 4, 2022. Sherry was born in Scribner, Nebraska, on April 26, 1956, to Robert J. and Mary Dembowski. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert R. Dembowski. She is survived by loving life partner Jerry Lentz; brother Tom Dembowski; sister Teri Starkjohann (David); sister Jane Vitale (Pat); son Derek Dembowski (Joy); son Jake Wieckowski; daughter Lacy Wieckowski; Justin Lentz (Stephanie); Jesse Lentz; and...
Spring is here! The birds are chirping, the hillsides are a little greener, the skies are blue, the sun is coming up earlier and leaving later and the glorious promise of all things new is upon us. For the world, Easter is filled with adorable, fluffy, baby chicks and bunnies, candy-filled egg hunts and a special-occasion Hallmark cards. But for those who know and have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, Easter is the day of biblical-prophesy fulfilled and a gift of everlasting life bestowed...
The Town of Hot Springs held the first public hearing to discuss a wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) that addresses the town’s lagoon ponds, sewer mains and sewer system. The PER allows the town to apply for funding that has been made available for infrastructure needs. CR Leisinger, an engineer with Morrison Maierle of Kalispell, presented the summarized requirements for the system, deficiencies with the wastewater system, existing infrastructure demands, and possible future infrastructure demands for the town. The last PER f...
Prospect Construction, Inc. of Washington started operations last week on the construction of the Town of Plains new sewage treatment plant. Workers created a staging area for equipment, built a 3,000-foot dirt road, and are in the midst of removing some 47,000 cubic yards of dirt from the place where the three sewage cells will be positioned at the site just north of Helterline Lane about an eighth of a mile northeast of the present sewer treatment site at the end of Helterline. Ed Schepp, the...
Several returning state champions took the track on Friday in the largest Dave Tripp ever. Twenty-one teams attended what Hot Springs Athletic Director and Superintendent Gerald Chouinard called, "the biggest Dave Tripp ever. By a long shot. Last year we had six teams." Teams traveled from as far away as Shelby and Boulder to attend the Hot Springs-hosted meet held in Polson. When asked about the advantages of hosting such a large meet, Chouinard said, "The atmosphere is so competitive. We're...
The Blue Hawks softball team beat Troy 10-0 last Thursday. Cheyla Irvine pitched the whole game, shutting out the Trojans. On offense, five Blue Hawks batted .500 or better and junior Liv McCormick led the team with three runs. On Sunday, the Hawks beat Bonners Ferry 18-8 behind strong batting. McCormick and sophomore Blakely Lakko each had three RBIs. The Hawks are 4-1 on the season, with their sole loss to Plains. Their next home game is against Powell County on Saturday, April 16. HAWKS PERFORM WELL IN LIBBY The Thompson Falls thinclads...
Saturday was the final bow for the members of the Plains High School Drama Club for the year, but it was the very last curtsy for the four seniors in the troupe. Director Terri Henry recognized Plains High School seniors Dawson Brown, Aubrey Tulloch, Hailee Steinebach, and home school senior Anna Hafner after the last performance of "Adam's Eve" in the school's new gymnasium. The seniors and the other four actors - Gregg Tatum, Alexander Horodyski, Mackenzie Tulloch, and home schooler Susannah...
LaRue Hot Springs Museum is hosting their annual Spud Fest fundraiser Sunday, April 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hot Springs Senior Center on Main Street. According to LaRue Hot Springs Museum president Christine Walsvick, the focus of the event is to enjoy warm food and conversation with family and friends. “I am very excited that we are hosting the event this year,” Walsvick said. “We’ve heard a lot of positive feedback through the grapevine that people are looking forward to attending. The spring fundraiser was not held in 2020 or 2021 due...
