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It's not every Monday that you get to hear live classical music in Thompson Falls. This week, however, the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation (CFEC) was able to bring back a free concert for the community. The Piatigorsky Foundation musicians Evan Drachman and Mary Au performed for an audience of more than 30 people Monday at Thompson Falls Christian Church. The performance was more than an hour long and Drachman said it was nice to be back in front of a live audience after the pandemic. "We...
As boaters and recreationists prepare for the 2023 summer season on the Clark Fork River, so is the Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Plants (AIP) task force. The task force oversees treatment of invasive species on the Noxon and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs. Kim McMahon is the principal investigator with Pinnacle Research and Consulting out of Plains. She said that since 2017, the task force has been focusing on keeping main access ways clear of the invasive species Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM). "We...
A Thompson Falls man has continued his displeasure at the way the Sanders County Fair Demolition Derby is being handled by the fair commission and the contracted promoter. Rick Sanders, a veteran demolition derby driver, provided the board with nearly a dozen questions with his concerns with the derby, including an accusation that last year's promoter, Tim Denson, and his help were drinking alcohol while inspecting the cars. He also stated that Denson allowed cars in the competition that had...
The Plains School superintendent has only weeks until he's free from the responsibility of running three schools, 67 staff and teachers and 445 students, but he's not planning to breeze by in his final days. June 30 will be the last day for Thom Chisholm, who is retiring from the education field after 30 years, but between now and then he's preparing to close out the books for this year, working on the next fiscal year's schedule, getting building projects finished, assembling important...
On Monday, I went to Thompson Falls Christian Church for the Piatigorsky Foundation concert. This was the first time I was able to see the concert that the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation provides free to the community. Watching the concert on Monday, the crowd could have just as easily been in a large concert hall. But here we were, honored with an intimate presentation by world reknowned artists. It gave me chills to hear Evan Drachman talk but his 302-year-old cello and the history of his musical family. While there are still a few things...
Republican legislators did an outstanding job of humiliating the transgender population during the last session in Helena. They made national news too! As an 87-year-old mother and grandmother, I abhorred the shame and hostility some legislators directed toward transgendered youth and their needed medical care. Society doesn’t deny medical service for teenagers born with Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy or other physical abnormalities. Yet our legislators voted to deny medical assistance to transgender teenagers. Parents and their physician s...
I have been thinking about writing this column for several weeks now. On February 28, 2023, Oregon introduced House Bill HB2002. As I read the context of the bill, mostly related to gender affirming (changing) actions for children, I literally felt sick to my stomach. I encourage you to look the bill up yourself and read the bill. In a nutshell, this bill would require parents/taxpayers/parent’s insurance companies to pay for gender affirming (changing) treatments to minor children without p...
AN ILL FATED TOWN Another fire visited Belknap last week, and destroyed a number of buildings and much cut cordwood. Among the houses burned were J.J. Verkler’s door and sash factory; the saloon of the Sprague Brewery and the blacksmith shop in the rear; C.W. Godfrey’s cabin and several tents. Godfrey’s cabin contained two tons of hay. The loss is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $3,000. The entire town had a very narrow escape. ADVERTISEMENT COEUR D’ALENE BREWERY Carl Mallon, Proprietor, Belknap, Montana LOCATION OF BREWERY Five hundred...
by Stephanie Molzhon Making his initial appearance before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday, Homer Sam Colman pled not guilty to two felony charges of criminal endangerment, stemming from a high speed chase that took place at the beginning of April. Judge Christopher set this matter for jury trial on November 6, 2023. According to the filed affidavit, on April 6, Tribal Officer T.J. Haynes was patrolling in the Arlee area when he witnessed Colman driving northbound through Arlee. As Officer Haynes was aware that Colman’s driver’s lic...
Trish Stauffer, Thompson Falls - “The cell phone.” David Haase, Thompson Falls - “Women.” Nadine Webster, Thompson Falls - “Blackstone griddle.” Pat Ingraham, Thompson Falls - “Indoor plumbing and the washing machine.” Sid Raiche, Thompson Falls - “Spaceship technology.” Jim Krogman, Thompson Falls - “The TV....
Ambulance: T. Falls, 9; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Dixon, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, May 8 Civil attempts, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Automated alarm call, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Threats, Hot Springs. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Body found/coroner, T. Falls. Tuesday, May 9 Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Stolen vehicle, T. Falls. Road hazard/debris on road, Trout Creek. Sexual assault, Noxon. Suspicious activity, Noxon. Suspicious activity, T....
Montana Highway Patrol Gerald Newberry, 61, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Kevin Riley, 29, operating with expired registration, $45. Richard Grady, 66, failure to carry/exhibit proof of insurance in vehicle, 1st offense, $285; speeding in a restricted zone, $75. Lane Sanford, 21, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense, $285; speeding in a restricted zone, $75. Lara Bowline, 27, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Lewi Bjork, 17, day speeding, $120. Jacob Greenwood, 33, seatbelt violation, $20. Dion Hugie, 31,...
A group of students put in some extra time in school last week that will help them with employment after graduation. The nine girls and three boys, all seniors, were part of the Jobs For Montana Graduates "mock interviews" last Tuesday in the Plains High School gymnasium, where a dozen community members gave up their time to provide realistic job application experience. It was the first time for all but two of the volunteer business locals to participate in the annual program. Joel Collett of...
A group of Sanders County people traveled to Bigfork to show their staying power in a rigorous and muddy competition of the 10th Annual Montana Spartan Race. Two men from Hot Springs took part in the Elite Spartan Super Race on May 6 and eight men and women competed as a team in the Montana Spartan Sprint Race on May 7. Andrew Leichtnam of Hot Springs finished in fourth place out of some 20-30 competitors in the elite category of the super, which is the most competitive heat in the race....
Havens Stable is ready for the season, bringing back the summer vendor series. The first event is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Havens Stable will hold an event each month through September. Organizer Kaitlyn Goodwin said that after the two events in the summer of 2022, they decided to hold the vendor fair monthly this year. She noted that this will help local vendors and artists showcase their talents and products throughout the summer sale season. “This year we are excited to have new booths and vendors joining us,” said Goodwin. “We have...
Ledger photo by Jennifer Curran The Western Sky Band performs during the Music for Moms event Saturday at The Rex Theater. The show is a fundraiser for Cancer Network of Sanders County....
The 2023 Spring Mack Days final day of the fishing competition on Flathead Lake was Saturday, May 13, with a total of 33,297 lake trout entered. The total fish count for the last weekend was at 1,514 lake trout. The 2019 Spring Event has the record number caught at 40,362. Kolton Turner of Kalispell turned in 2,089 entries and had an 18-day average of 95.72 for first place, followed by Jason Mahlen of Kalispell in second (1,639, 88.61), Robert Turner of Kalispell (1,696, 78.28), Clint Speer of Kalispell (1,077, 52.5), Travis Banyaiof Lakeside...
Agnes Parleen Campbell was born November 9, 1934, in Preston, Idaho, to Clark Golden Campbell and Agnes Flavilla Olsen. Married her soul mate September 4, 1959, to Edward William Shear. He preceded her in death. Together they raised eight children: Carol Thomas; Bill Shear and the late Diane Shear; Mary Jo McCoy (deceased); John (Phyliss) Shear; Lee Ann Overman and the late Doug Overman; Bryce Shear; Paul Shear; Edward Shear; and many grandkids. Not only raising a bunch of kids, they had a huge...
Ramona Carol Koeneman was born October 1, 1957, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Cleve and JoAnne Webley. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Patrick's hospital in Missoula, Montana, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 65. A longtime resident of Noxon, Montana, Ramona (Mo) was known for being the life of a party with a big laugh that was recognizable across the room. She had a unique talent for being able to strike up a conversation with anyone and she always gave the best advice. Altho...
Natalie and Jason Frankhauser of Plains announce the birth of a daughter, Jolene Anne Frankhauser, born at 5:39 p.m. on May 8, 2023, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Jolene weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19-3/8 inches. She was delivered by Dr. Jessica Valentine. Jolene joins siblings Josie and Nolan. Maternal grandparents are Thomas Ruzicka of Sacramento, California, and Tracy Ruzicka of Big Spring, Texas. Maternal great-grandparent is Dewey Sigmon. Paternal grandparents are Diane Price...
Oceanrose Hyde and Jayden Weeks of Plains announce the birth of a daughter, Oakley Rose Weeks. Oakley was born March 21, 2023, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital with Dr. Richard Ingle delivering. Oakley measured 21 inches and weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Amber and Danny Thompson. Paternal grandparents are Casey and Amie Weeks of Plains. Maternal great-grandparents are Dan and Sandra Pry of Green Valley, Arizona. Paternal great-grandparents are Jim and Julie Weeks of...
The Huckleberry Festival committee members are busy working behind the scenes for the upcoming 2023 festival. The logo for the year was chosen from a variety of awesome artistically designed entries, the committee reported. This year's logo was created by Ariel Lyons of Plains. Lyons shared with the committee that she first saw a post on Facebook of the logo contest this year and knew that she wanted to enter the competition. She brainstormed and came up with her idea for the logo to represent...
by Michael Scharfe You may have recently heard some information on the news about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac making changes to their Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs). Both Fannie and Freddie have always had pricing adjustments that impact your loan, depending on your credit score, down payment, type of home, and more. These new adjustments were put into effect as of May 1, 2023, to provide “equitable and sustainable access to homeownership.” Individuals with top credit scores will still pay less than those with lower credit scores. How...
With five games played last week the Blue Hawk softball team was getting amped up and dialed in for divisionals. "We played together really well in all the games. We are playing together more than previous games which gives us some nice confidence going into divisionals," said Coach Jared Koskela. On Thursday, Senior Night, the Hawks fell to Mission-Arlee-Charlo (MAC) 6-1. Honored were seniors Liv McCormick, who plays catcher, center field, and pitches for the team, and Cheyla Irvine who...
The Hot Springs and Noxon track teams showcased their hard work and talents at the District meet last weekend at the Missoula County stadium. Several athletes will be moving on to divisionals this weekend in Missoula. With 12 Savage Heat earning personal bests and 18 Red Devils achieving theirs, it has proved to be a successful season. Hot Springs Coach Andrew Leichtnam said he was very impressed by performances last weekend and that the team is looking forward to competing this weekend. The athletes who placed in the top five qualified. In...
