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Two white-tailed deer killed in Libby recently have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), and local Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) staff say there are steps hunters can take to slow the spread of the disease. FWP Biologist Bruce Sterling said hunters need to be responsible when they dispose of carcasses, as CWD is spread not only by animal-to-animal contact but can also be spread through contaminated grass and soil. “This is a new endeavor for hunters,” he said. “You can’t just dump carcasses.” Hunters need to be responsib...
You've heard of it raining cats and dogs, but ping-pong balls are something new. That's what happened at the Plains airport last weekend when Dan Normandeau and Jimmy Miller tossed 200 colored ping-pong balls from an airplane some 100 feet in the air. It was one of several contests at the 3rd Annual Wings and Wheels Fly-In at Penn Stohr Field in Plains Saturday morning. Normandeau flew the plane, a home built Pietenpol open cockpit airplane, while Miller let the bag of balls fly. The balls...
Monday was the last day to file for municipal elections in Sanders County, and only one race of council closed with more than one candidate filing. In Hot Springs, four people filed for two at-large council positions. Filing for the four-year terms were Crystal Graham, Renea Keough, Edwin Gail Weatherly and Mary Whitsett. In Thompson Falls, longtime council member Tom Eggensperger chose not to run for his position again. Ruth Cheney was the only resident to file for Eggensperger’s position in ward 3. In ward 2, Katherina Maudrone was the l...
When you think about history, Montana isn't that old. We've only been a state for 130 years. The Ledger has been around for 115 years. That's pretty young for establishments, especially when you visit the East Coast and see landmarks such as Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts and St. Augustine, Florida, which claims to be the oldest city in the United States. This weekend, the Whitepine Church will celebrate 100 years. We have fond memories of participating in vacation bibie school and Christmas programs at the church. The tiny church with the...
As the long days of summer get into full swing, Montanans and visitors alike have begun to reconnect with our state parks, our one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation experiences, and the cultural treasures that define our state. Last week, I visited a crew of middle school students who spent one of the first weeks of their summer break instilling a lifelong dedication to our outdoors. As part of Montana Conservation Corps’ youth program, these students were introduced to conservation early, in a hands-on, dirt-in-the-fingernails way, by digging t...
In his book the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey listed habit number six as, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” I first read Covey’s book about 20 years ago when studying for a promotional exam. I enjoyed the book and really embraced the message. Habit number six resonated with me because I think an inability to effectively communicate and understand one another contributes to more problems than we probably realize. I don’t think people take the time to unde...
1 YEARS AGO • MARCH 26, 2009 POSTAL WORKER KEEPS DELIVERING Jack Hamilton isn’t planning on retiring any time soon Jack Hamilton is the senior member of the team at Thompson Falls Post Office, in more ways than one. Since 1991 Jack has worked in various capacities as an independent contractor for the mail delivery agency, making him the person who’s worked there the longest. He’s also the most senior member, as in being an older person. He’s among a growing number of Americans who continue to work past traditional retirement age, by choice or...
THAIS REED, Thompson Falls – “I don’t have a secret. Just being patient. I like pike.” BARB ROGERS, Plains – “I can’ tell you my secret. I just use big, juicy worms. The biggest fish I ever caught was a 36-inch bass.” KATHLEEN SHAW, Perma – “I have heard they are catching fish now that the water has gone down a little. My husband Harvey, who owns the Perma Store, gets his information from the men who come into the store.” DIANE KAUFMAN, Spokane (here visiting friends) – “I never caught a fish here because I fish for salmon on the ocean.” JAN...
Ambulances: Noxon, 4; T. Falls, 8; Plains, 8, H. Springs, 4. Sunday, June 9 Disturbance at the Rimrock, T. Falls. Motorist assist, Hwy. 200, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Dixon. Livestock on Hwy. 382, Camas Prairie. Abandoned vehicle at North Shore Campground, T. Creek. Theft from rural T. Falls residence. Motor vehicle crash, Hwy. 200, T. Falls. Person missing, T. Falls. Monday, June 10 Livestock on Hwy. 28, H. Springs. Welfare check requested, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash at the Sheriff’s Office parking lot, T. Falls. Abandoned vehicle, E. F...
Montana Highway Patrol Holly Rose-Prosise, 34, driving without a valid driver’s license, $285. Michael Lyzer, 62, truck day speeding, $55. Jeffrey Trump, 28: failure to carry proof of insurance, owner or operator, 1st offense, $75; driving a motor vehicle while privilege is suspended or revoked, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. William Cain, 57, careless driving, $85. Debra Mills, 59, day speeding, $120. Spencer Bringhurst, 43, day speeding, $70. Vidya Canchi, 27, reckless driving, 1st offense, $185. Paul Rokusek, 32, night s...
Thompson Falls was just one of the many stops for the Journey of Hope cyclists on their way to Washington, D.C. The Ability Experience is an initiative from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity to instill a passion for lifelong service in the fraternity members while helping to empower people living with disabilities. Pi Kappa Phi is the first and only fraternity to establish and maintain a non-profit organization. Through The Ability Experience individuals are taught how to be an effective leader and work better as a team. The journey is a total of...
August 9-11 will mark 40 years that the Huckleberry Festival has entertained crowds from all over with music, games, fun and food. This year will be no different with new acts being added to the set list and reoccuring favorites returning for another year. You can find a complete list of the schedule online at www.huckleberryfestival.com. Debb McNary will be heading up the organization of the festival for the sixth year in a row and is excited with how things are coming together this year. The schedule of this year’s festival will be similar t...
The Plains Woman's Club is participating in a nationwide program to help put shoes on the less fortunate. The General Federation of Women's Clubs adopted the project last year, according to Plains Woman's Club member Debbie Heckman. The national nonprofit organization is called Soles4Souls and is based in Tennessee. According to the Soles4Souls website, the group has distributed over 30 million pairs of shoes around the world since its creation 13 years ago. "If they go overseas, they go to...
The weather was perfect for a nice ride in the woods at the annual Cabinet Ridge Riders (CRR) Cowboy Poker Ride. Eighty-two riders registered for Saturday’s ride on Lee Rasor’s homestead. The route passes through three different properties that each have deep history with Trout Creek and the U.S. Forest Service. First, the riders took Old Country Road, which was a main road used before the 1910 fires. From there they rode around the Rasors' original homestead. Dan Rasor came over to the property from Plains in 1927 and worked packing mat...
Thompson Falls second-grade students helped the City of Thompson Falls plant trees near the high school and city pool last month. The students took the field trip to plant trees for the city for Arbor Day....
The little church that keeps on thriving is celebrating its centennial on Sunday. Whitepine Community Church sits along Highway 200 between Thompson Falls and Trout Creek. The centennial celebration will include a church service at noon led by Pastor Jason Cox, followed by a potluck celebration. Methodist Bishop Karen Oliveto will deliver a message on Sunday as well. Church member Ruth Tucker said that everyone is invited to come and share memories at the church's centennial celebration. The...
Robert "Dr. Bob" Leroy Kaiser went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 27, 2019. He passed gently at home with the love of his life, Diane Knerr, at his side. He was born April 23, 1952 in Ogden, Utah to John and Marion Kaiser. He attended Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Before receiving his calling to become a chiropractor he had occupations as a chemist and a garbage man. He then attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a Sanders County chiropractor...
Our beloved "Bud" went to be home with his Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Bud had been battling cancer for the past year, but his faith in Jesus carried him through the trial! He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus with all his heart, and anyone who knew him or talked with him in his last years knew that! Bud left us with many precious memories that we will hold forever dear. Heaven is a sweeter place Bud, because you are there! We have the sweet promise in God's holy word that we will see you...
Darcy Winston 54 of Plains died June 17, 2019, in Kalispell. Darcy is survived by her children Charis Rae Winston Biklian, Caleb James Winston and Mara Hope Winston Lee. There will be a celebration of life held for Darcy July 13, 2019, 2 p.m. at Church On The Move in Plains. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family....
It’s always a good idea to lead a healthy life and make good choices on what you eat or getting in some exercise now and then. Highschool P.E. teacher, Tenna Ferris found the motivation to get a team together and participate in the Shape Up Montana (SUM) annual competition. SUM is an interactive team competition that lasts for three months, beginning February 1 and ending May 1. SUM encourages Montanans to develop healthy physical activity and eating habits. The SUM program invites teams of friends, family members, coworkers, and anyone else t...
Hot Springs Elementary Earning spots on the honor roll for the first grade are Natalie Cork, Noah Heidegger, Daniel Homola, Keawe Ilac, Nakiyla McCrea, Deon McDonald, Michael Pablo, Amir Ramsey, Anjelle Reed, Terrin Stantpon, Cade Ulvick and Jordan White. Second grade students include Alisha Jakabosky and Mickey Sheridan earning a 4.0, and Noble Barber, Lillianah Bigcrane, Elizabeth Knudsen, Eleanor Massey, Peyton Salmi, Mataya Garcia, Ziah Hensrude, Zaid Ramsey, Aiden Skellenger and Layla Ford. Third grade students earning spots on the honor...
The red, white and blue stars and stripes were quickly engulfed in flames to the point it was unrecognizable as the symbol of America. A group of men placed Old Glory in a barrel of fire - not as a demonstration, but out of respect. It was Friday – Flag Day – and American Legion Post 52 was holding its annual flag retirement ceremony at the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge 2757 to properly dispose of 240 unserviceable U.S. flags. There is no law that requires that an American flag be disposed of...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has recently released the most recent Grizzly Bear Monitoring Update, reflecting data collected beginning May 2019. According to Wayne Kasworm, FWS biologist, the Cabinet-Yaak began 2019 with six (two females, four males) collared grizzlies. Of the two females, one was seen with two new cubs and the other is most likely too young to reproduce. As part of the grizzly augmentation project, two bears were introduced to the Cabinets during the summer of...
Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic (FVCDC) in Thompson Falls will be seeing some changes as Gateway Community Services (GCS) will be the new clinic owner. On June 24, the Great Falls based nonprofit treatment center will obtain clinic operations. Staffing and current services will continue, and current FVCDC Executive Director Mike Cummins stated he is hopeful that more services will be provided under GCS. In Thompson Falls, “there will just be a different sign out front and internal procedural things” that will change, said Cummins. No...
He has been a Savage, a member of the Crew and, most recently, a Red Devil. Now it is time for Trevor Paro to be one of the Thundering Herd. One of the best athletes to ever come down the pike in western Montana, Paro, the pride of Hot Springs, has signed a scholarship offer to play baseball for Marshall University. Paro signed his NLI (National Letter of Intent) with Marshall last week. Yep, that Marshall University, the Division I NCAA school located in Huntington, West Virginia. The one they made a movie about after a tragic plane crash...
