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The numbers might have been few, but the message was loud - "No sewer - no million dollar levy." That was the chant that a group of people were shouting from their vehicles as they weaved through the streets of Paradise Friday evening to continue their protest of the proposed sewer system. Nineteen men and women gathered Friday at the Paradise park, where Tim French and Cody Lampman spoke against the proposed sewer, which was approved by the Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise board three...
4 marks the 100-year anniversary of the official adoption of the 19th Amendment; which guarantees and protects a woman’s constitutional right to vote. This right was not simply given to women; the fight for the vote began long before the 19th Amendment was officially ratified on August 26, 1920. The belief that women and men are all equal, and should be given a fair and just voice in this country, resonates just as strongly with women today, as it did with women of the 20th century. Those w...
A Heron man pleaded not guilty to charges filed against him on Tuesday. Michel Dulaney appeared in 20th Ditrict Judicial Court, facing three counts of assault with a weapon. According to witnesses, on July 11 Dulaney fired a weapon at his neighbor, Edgar Torrey. Torrey was shot in the back and fell to the ground. Two men that were with Torrey returned fire at Dulaney, who took cover in his home. Dulaney’s attorney Mathew Stevenson requested that Dulaney’s bail be reduced to a level closer to what is believed he could afford. Stevenson ask...
A new study conducted by the University of Montana in Missoula, has found rural residents with disabilities are less likely to adhere to public health recommendations. Research began in April and May of this year, as the impact of COVID-19 caused communities to shut down, and people were asked to shelter in place. The study surveyed 4,930 people nationwide, and screened 408 people with disabilities aged 18 and over into the study. The study was conducted by the university’s Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities, a r...
I am writing to you all to tell you my story about my experience having COVID-19. I hope this will encourage you all to be kind. My heart’s desire is to see more people reaching out to help others in need. First, I want to thank all the people who texted, called and brought food over to my house and to my friend’s house. To my friend Jane Taylor who was available day or night when I, myself and my friends needed her the most. And to my Thompson Falls School family that checked in on me to make sure I was ok. Last week, I went live on Fac...
I love the Post Office as much as I love the flag that flies over it. In every city or small town in Montana, the American flag flies proudly over the buildings that house the oldest public service in America. It was founded in 1775 and Benjamin Franklin was its first postmaster. I do not understand the attacks on a public institution that is older than America, itself, whose people go the extra mile to deliver service promptly and pleasantly. The only objection I can fathom some people having...
Dear Editor, CAUTION: Positive language ahead! I would like to commend the City Council, Mayor, City employees, Sandra Kazmierczak and the pool employees on the wonderful results of the pool renovations that took place last summer. This season’s pool opening proved to be a positive, effective and well-run endeavor. The pool was immaculately clean and COVID safe every day due to the daily efforts of the hardworking staff. I feel the city pool is an important recreational opportunity in this town and appreciate the efforts of all to keep it a...
I would like to express my appreciation to Kathy Logan, Rebecca Murray, Kyle Revier, and Terri Henry for appearing in this week’s Ledger (Aug. 13) with masks in place; last week (Aug. 6), this example of community concern and personal responsibility was demonstrated by Bebe Townsend Kennedy and Patrick Walt. Kudos to each of you for doing what has been shown to be an effective way to help slow the spread of the virus, especially as we see cases continue to increase in Sanders County. Thank you for showing your maturity, your willingness to b...
Recent reminiscences by Blaine Blackstone regarding his personal experiences with race reinforced something I’ve known for a long time. Our personal world views are often based primarily on our personal experiences, and unless we make a concerted effort to examine those experiences in a broader context, it is difficult to have an open discourse. Our experiences may be spot on, but they are still just our own experiences, with no weight of truth to them, until we take that next step. I don’t doubt Mr. Blackstone’s childhood friendships, or hi...
EARLY SETTLERS IN THE LOWER CLARK FORK RIVER VALLEY BY EVELYN M. DAVIS The 1860s marked the very earliest of settlements in this area by white persons who came intending to stay. It was a slow and dangerous development but each succeeding year made things a little easier for those who followed. The very first of these early settlers in the Clarks Fork valley came alone, not daring to bring families into such a primitive and unexplored region. One of the earliest pioneers in this valley was a man named Charlie Kimball who moved into the Horse...
JAMES CROWDER, Thompson Falls - “It’s a free country, yes we should be allowed to. The smart thing would be not to go, however.” MARGARET JUNEMAN, Thompson Falls - “The question is, will there be sports?” WYATT SORREL, Corvallis, Montana - “I believe people should be allowed to go to events. People need to get out and they don’t need to be locked up in their houses. We still got to live our lives, we can’t be cooped in, but definitely keep those precautions in mind.” TONY LYGHT, Thompson Falls - “I think they should allow people to go to spo...
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Gregory Coley, 46, resisting arrest, $235. Shawn Hughes, 31, aggravated driving under the influence, 1st offense, $1,135. Montana Highway Patrol Jay Vonheeder, 20, seatbelt violation, $20; operating with alcohol concentration of 0.02% BAC under 21 years of age, $235. James Uskoski, 63, operating with expired registration, $45; night speeding, $120. Nathaniel Rogers, 26, day speeding, $20. Thomas Strouse, 51, exceeding special zone speed limit, $55. Ricky Williams, 48, seatbelt violation, $20. Kurtis Campbell, 5...
Ambulance Calls Plains 6, Hot Springs 2, Noxon 4, Paradise 1, T. Falls 7, Heron 1, Saturday, August 8 Animal other, Hot Springs. Theft, stolen trailer from Trout Creek construction site, Trout Creek. Livestock, Paradise. Abandoned vehicle, Hot Springs. Animal other, civil issue but documented dog attacking another, superficial dog bite to human, Noxon. Disturbance, Plains. Livestock, Hot Springs. Theft, Plains. Theft of caterpillar bucket, Heron. Assist motorist/citizen, Plains. Disturbance, T. Falls. Animal other, Paradise. Disturbance,...
As parents send their children back to school in Dixon this fall, they should be apprised of the plans the school is making to ensure the safety of their kids. Dixon has posted their plan on the school website, which is broken down into protocols to be followed depending on the phase the state is in. Throughout the entire plan, the school ensures the public that they will be taking every precaution and will be sanitizing and cleaning every hour. Dixon will be enforcing social distancing within classes as well as limiting the number of students...
As students return to school in Trout Creek on August 26, kids and parents alike are curious about the precautions the facility will be taking in light if the coronavirus. According to Penny James, a board member with the Trout Creek School, they will be using a “modified traditional model.” This means that school will only be held four days a week in person and Friday will be a sanitation day for the staff as well as a remote learning day for students. Friday will also allow teachers to work with students or “individuals that may benefit from...
Editorially it appears The Ledger says one thing and does just the opposite in the very same issue. In the August 13 issue, the editor writes that candidates should not be “badmouthing and insulting” each other. That is a desirable concept, not only at election time and not just limited to candidates. Yet, less than six inches away a regular columnist for the paper refers to a group of citizens as “dimwits” which is derogatory when referring to a group or class of persons. This use of such terms by that columnist is not an isolated instanc...
Paul Arthur Wood, 65 years old, was born in Hot Springs, Montana, on December 3, 1954 and passed away at his home with his wife by his side on July 30, 2020. He was the son of James and Neva Wood. Paul was born and raised in Sanders County, Montana, and other than for work, chose to never live anywhere else. As a child he loved playing baseball and always dreamed of going to Seattle to catch a Mariners game. He grew up working in the mills, having spent time at W.I. and TRL as well as being a... Full story
John “Jack” Edward Basham, 94, of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away on August 8, 2020, at his current residence, The Springs at Missoula in Missoula, Montana. He was born John Edward Collier to parents Ruth Agnes (O’Neill) Collier and John Jewel Collier, on July 24, 1926 in Spokane, Washington. He was raised by his stepdad Pat Basham from Libby and had many fond memories of growing up in the Proctor/Dayton area around Flathead Lake, Montana. He had one sister, Dolorez Marie Collier. Jack marr... Full story
Dolores "Dee" Nickerson, age 92, of Thompson Falls, Montana went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2020. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dee was born to Anthony and Eva Chester in Everett, Massachusetts. Dee received her education in Everett and later completed additional education by attending MTI Business School in California. She was also a member of the Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Pi. She then went to work for Century 21 Real Estate in California,... Full story
1. Logan Naegeli 17:35 2. Justin Morgan 17:56 3. Cael Thilmony 21:47 4. Josey Neesvig 22:17 5. Andy Koonce 22:50 6. Hattie Neesvig 24:54 7. Shana Neesvig 24:57 and Axel 8. Ellie Baxter 25:07 9. Sierra Lilly 25:50 10. Floyd Searl 27:25 11. Jeneese Baxter 27:51 12. Sarah Naegeli 28:01 13. Megan Baxter 28:20 14. Laura Rose 28:21 15. Ben Croft 29:03 16. Ronnie Hanks 29:50 17. Elizabeth Rose 30:47 18. Paula Hanks 31:09 19. Sharon Pound 45:34 20. Kate Baxter 49:04 21 and 22. Tracey Dean and Louise...
The Wednesday night war between Whitefish Credit Union and Wild Coyote continued last week at River’s Bend. Buoyed by the low individual gross of 36 carded by Gary Thompson, he, Steve Clark, Howard Morkert and Dave Petteys team Wild Coyote put together the low team gross of 175. Whitefish Credit Union golfers Wally Gibe, Rusty Sharp, Randy Hojem and Chuck Manry kept their team in first carding a collective 144 for the low team net. Larry Eddy shot the low individual net of 32. In other Wednesday highlights, Sharp was closest to the pin in 3 on...
Feed-N-Fuel hit the gas pedal with the low team gross of 176 and Easy Street Autoworks idled in with the low team net of 150 to highlight play in the Tuesday Night Men’s League at River’s Bend last week. Mike Normandin, Steve Clark, Dave Petteys and Ron Beaty played the fearsome foursome for Feed-N-Fuel, while Dave Garr, Jens Jantzen, Rusty Haggard and Charlie Hooten were the fantastic four for Easy Street. Kade Pardee earned low individual gross honors with a 42 and Scott Rasor captured the low net with a 34. In spite of Easy Street’s payday p...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. AMAs 5. Eulogy 11. Malnutrition 14. Uneaten 15. Cruder 18. Segar 19. Drogue 21. HNY 23. Lari 24. Adage 28. Adar 29. DL 30. Pale 32. SLA 33. Did 35. Dab 36. ANS 39. Stem 41. BS 42. NATO 44. Yeddo 46. Nail 47. Pre 49. Accept 52. Adits 56. Philip 58. Iterate 60. Concatenated 62. Pathos 63. Kept SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. AMU 2. Mans 3. Alee 4. Snag 5. Eternality 6. Urn 7. LI 8. OTC 9. Gird 10. Your 12. Utah 13. Ndola 16. Egads 17. Rural 20. Eira 22. YD 25. AP 26. Gad 27. Elaborates 29....
