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When most high school seniors are asked what they plan on doing after graduation, few will say that they plan to pursue a trade. America is built by the strong backs of blue-collar Americans, however, according to some, it seems that is being lost with today’s youth. One such individual is Justin Wright, the shop teacher at Hot Springs High School. “A lot of high schoolers are not presented that these careers are an option,” said Wright, who has been working for Hot Springs for the last few years and has tried to bring with him a passion for th...
Emergency personnel responded Monday to a report of a pedestrian hit by a train in Thompson Falls. According to witnesses interviewed at the scene, a man was walking across the crossing on the west end of Thompson Falls about 1:15 p.m. when the crossing arms came down. The pedestrian was struck by the train. Thompson Falls Ambulance crews transported the man to Clark Fork Valley Hospital. No further details are available....
Father's Day for many means going fishing, camping or just sitting around and watching football with dad, but for more than 100 people this Father's Day weekend it meant the annual Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) trap shoot in Plains. The participation rate this year was well over twice that of 2019, and set a record for the trap club. According to Cookie Kunzer, from the Plains Trap Club, "This was the first year we have had all six traps running." They had just recently put in the new...
Despite the precautions and limitations placed on the Sanders County Fair Commission, the board last Wednesday said they will be trying some new things this year. Besides the Plexiglas installations, sanitation stations and signage throughout the fairgrounds with reminders of the pandemic, the board is also going to be selling space for 8-foot long sponsorship banners for the demolition derby, which the fair has never done, according to Randy Woods, the board chairman. He hopes to have at least...
A group of bighorn lambs scampers across a field recently. With the start of summer last weekend, calves, fawns and lambs have been seen throughout Sanders County. Photo by Atari Foust...
It seems that some people are taking the threat of COVID-19 seriously, and others are fixated on conspiracy theories of the disease not being real, masks not being effective. In Montana, we're pretty independent and it's hard to have people telling you when you can go out in public, telling you to wear a mask and how much toilet paper you can buy. Conspiracy theories and the spread of misinformation is overwhelming, to say the least. It's hard to know which sources to trust. Our coverage in The Ledger is based on facts. We seek out sources...
Dear Editor, So, what was the purpose of the armed citizens across the street from the peaceful protest Sunday afternoon? As most people know, many peaceful demonstrations have been hijacked by violent groups who vandalize, loot, and burn businesses. With this peaceful protest posted on Facebook, where those with violent intent could see it, it seemed very wise to bring in protection. The young man with the modern rifle felt the need to protect the peaceful protesters. However, he would have had a huge challenge if a busload of violent...
nd I were playing pool and drinking beer in a bar in South Florida. We were both 17, and should not have been in the bar, nor were we wanted in the bar, but we were not asked to leave. The bar was in the “colored town” section of Boynton Beach, and we were two northern white boys taking advantage of our skin color. That put the bartender in a very awkward position; he was breaking the law by serving us, but kicking us out might have caused him unpleasant repercussions. We knew this, tha...
8 YEARS AGO • JUNE 26, 1940 ANTIMONY AREA IN SANDERS COUNTY MAY BE DEVELOPED About twenty-five miles up Prospect Creek out of Thompson Falls there is a rich antimony belt. How rich this belt is cannot at present be accurately determined, since development work has been very meagre, but some mining engineers who have surveyed the ground contend that it is one of the richest belts on the North American continent from visible indications. The antimony deposits in Sanders County have been known f...
NORVA FRANK, Thompson Falls - “Hogan’s Heroes, because it was one of the few things my father and I did together that we both enjoyed and laughed at. It still comes back on, on MTV, and I get to remember him with a smile.” MARSHA SWINSON, Plains - “My favorite TV shows are on the Discovery Channel. I love documentaries.” ALICIA EARLE Santa Cruz, California - “My two favorite TV shows of all time, which are complete opposites, Schitt’s Creek and Game of Thrones.” ERIN KENEADY, Thompson Falls- “Dukes of Hazzard, because it’s a classic one, and...
Montana Highway Patrol Catherine Trelatsky, 48, driving under the influence, 1st offense, $735. Raige Steinebach, 24, operating without insurance, 4th or subsequent offense, $75, 10 days in jail; habitual offender, $35, 14 days in jail. Darroll Abercrombie, 66, failure to give notice of an accident, $335. Talan Grounds, 32, seatbelt violation, $20. Janice Johnson, 68, day speeding, $70. Jade Tolley, 27, day speeding, $120. Steven Yoder, 20,exceeding special zone speed limit, $85. Leshaun Berland, 19, operating without insurance, 1st offense,...
Ambulance Plains 8, Hot Springs 1, T. Falls 11, Heron 2, Paradise 2, Dixon 2, Lonepine 2, Trout Creek 2 Saturday, June 13 Disturbance, T. Falls. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Bar check, Paradise. Disturbance, Paradise. Disturbance, Plains. Informational case, Plains. Disturbance, Plains. Nuisance complaints, Hot Springs. Informational case, Paradise. Informational case, T. Falls. Road hazard/ blockage, Trout Creek. Informational case, Noxon. Fire, Trout Creek. Disturbance, Paradise. Disturbance, Plains. Weapons offense, Heron. General animal...
Lawrence "Eddy" Pablo, 42 of Hot Springs, was born on June 6, 1978 in Polson, Montana to Michael, "Mickey," and Marci Pablo and passed away suddenly on June 14, 2020. Lawrence grew up on his family ranch in Niarada and attended Hot Springs Public Schools, where he graduated high school in 1996. Following high school Lawrence entered the workforce taking his first job at Ronan Autobody. He later worked for Hot Springs Telephone Company until 2004 when he transitioned into owning and operating...
On Tuesday, June 16, John Carlyle Lawrence of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away due to complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was 82 years old. John was born in Manhattan, New York, on August 23, 1938 to Dr. Edgar Athaleston and Gloria Martland Lawrence. John received his B.A.M.A. and had completed all of his course work in mining engineering, physical chemistry and instrumentation in 1964 at the University of Utah. John worked in the Wyoming oil fields as a roughneck, on a...
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church, 108 Spruce St., Thompson Falls, Montana, for David Anthony Mills of Thompson Falls. David died on December 29, 2019 in Fresno, California, at Saint Agnes Hospital after a brief illness. David was born in Wasco, California, on August 4, 1952, to Tony Gene and Leora Mills. David grew up in Wasco and graduated from Wasco Union High School in 1970. He was an active member of the Wasco High...
Susan Coons was born on March 20, 1940, in Hudson, New York, to Arthur and Gertrude Coons. She grew up in Poughkeepsie and attended Staatsburg High School. After graduation, Susan went on to attend Duchess Community College and Vassar, earning an Associate's Degree in teaching. She married Stephen Bagdan in March of 1961 and had a son, Scott. They separated in 1963 and the divorce was finalized in March of 1967. Susan then married Dominic Paccione in June of 1967 and the family moved to...
y John Dowd In District Court last week, bond was reduced to $25,000 for Dalton McFarland of Hot Springs. McFarland is charged with aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, two counts of assault of a family member and criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. The 20th District Judicial Court is looking at options to stay compliant with social distancing guidelines as Danielle Wood’s July 20 trial date nears. Attorneys and court officials discussed last week the option of using the Thompson Falls High School gym to hold j...
Flathead Valley Community College announced the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. The following students completed at least 12 credits last semester in courses numbered 100 or above and earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5: Hot Springs: Lyle T. Fisher, Stacy J. Gray. Plains: Kara C. Altmiller, Noah H. Hathorne. Thompson Falls: Ryan M. Battles, Ethan J. Brown, Sarah L. Detlaff, Corey C. Lantz....
Many fishing access sites and other sites administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have seen increased use this spring as people enjoy the outdoors in the midst of COVID-19. FWP encourages people to get outside but urges all recreationists to be good stewards of these sites. They belong to everyone and are maintained through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. FWP staff have come across several incidents lately of still-smoldering campfires at fishing access sites and Wildlife Management Areas, and of noncombustible items being...
— AND YOUR OWN HEALTH Leave Your Car at Home (Every time you drive solo in an SUV, you’re adding more than 1.5 pounds of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases to the environment with each mile. Change your driving habits and you make an immediate impact on the environment. Take short trips on foot or by bike instead, and you’ll also make an immediate impact on your health.) Think Reusable When You Drink (Buy an environmentally friendly reusable stainless-steel canteen-like bottle for carrying your water around.) Slip Into Something a Littl...
Recent research done by the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety has found that drivers who have been in at least one car crash in the past two years are significantly more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as speeding or texting. After three months of staying home and off the roads, AAA released a statement urging drivers to keep everyone safe on the roads and warns motorists against falling back into their dangerous driving habits. “The frequency of drivers in the United States engaging in improper b...
A dump truck and a pickup collided in a construction zone east of Thompson Falls on Monday. A tow truck backs up to the pickup to load it as first responders look on. According to witnesses interviewed at the scene, dump truck was working its way up the hill on Highway 200 when a truck he thought was a pilot car came up in front of him. The pilot vehicle was in the wrong land and the dump truck driver decided to pass the white pickup. As the dump truck driver veered around, the white pickup...
Five people have been arrested and further arrests are pending after a string of break-ins to vehicles and storage units in the last couple of months, the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office reported on Tuesday. The arrests were made June 18 after deputies the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office, Hot Springs Police Department, Plains Police Department and an ATF agent executed two search warrants in Hot Springs. Officers seized numerous items during these two search warrants and are now trying to identify the rightful owners. The sheriff’s offic...
While some consider radio an obsolete tool, however there are many in the Sanders County area keeping the art of broadcast and ham alive. On Saturday, June 27, the American Radio Relay League will be holding their annual national Radio communication day. The event will be held in both the United States and in Canada and will draw the efforts of radio fans everywhere. Participants will camp out, practice for emergency situations, and partake in contests drawing on their skills as operators. In Sanders County the Amateur Radio Club will be coming...
In hopes of encouraging children to keep reading through the summer, the Thompson Falls Public Library has announced their 2020 summer reading program. Library Director Lynne Kersten sent a letter to parents and guardians outlining the details of the program. During June and July, kids who sign up and meet their reading goals can enter raffles to win prizes. “We try to make this as easy as possible for the kids,” Kersten said. “The goal is something they set with themselves. Every week that they make their goal, they get to fill out a raffl...
