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A group of youngsters got a taste of the agriculture business at the Sanders County Fairgrounds last week and actually got to taste some of the fruits of the business. One hundred and twenty third graders from Sanders County schools had the opportunity to learn various aspects of the agriculture industry at the county's first "Ag Days," put on by the Sanders County Extension Office last Thursday. "Connecting kids to their food systems is vital for future food security," said Wendy Carr, the...
Nearly 100 people attended this year's Clark Fork Valley Hospital Health and Harvest Fair, which is a record number for Janie Hom, the event coordinator for the last three years. She also had a record number of participants with 28 booths, adding several arts and crafts vendors to the event this year. The Health and Harvest Fair was held at the Sanders County Fairgrounds pavilion Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. She added the crafts and local artisans this year to make it more fun and exciting,...
A new restaurant has opened in Noxon. After the success of the flagship store in Forsyth, owners Daniel and Nona Waddington approached their daughter, Grace and her husband Jonathan Gingerich, and opened Six Gun Pizza and Deli on August 20. "When the Big Sky Pantry building became available, my parents approached us with a partnership," Grace said. "Jonathan is from Michigan but I was born and raised in Montana. We love it here and that's the reason we came back." Six Gun Pizza offers a full...
A musical group at the Paradise Center had a lion that bit members of the audience while musicians just kept on playing. The lion was actually Hiroshi Koshiyama, a member of Fubuki Daiko, Japanese taiko drummers, which performed at the Paradise Center Friday evening. In the "Shi Shi Mai (Lion Dance), Koshiyama in his Japanese style lion suit roamed the audience, sniffing at some and nipping at others. The audience was told that if the lion "bit them" it would bring them good luck. Koshiyama...
Each spring, Thompson Falls hosts Beautification Days as a way to do some spring cleaning. It's a great community wide effort to keep Thompson Falls beautiful. It's worth mentioning, however, the ongoing efforts of residents and business owners who continually do some sprucing up. Fresh coats of paint are popping up along Main Street in Thompson Falls. On a recent walk we noticed new paint at Sunflower Gallery, Aspire Physical Therapy and Elliott Realty. Beautification Days is a great way to get the whole community involved in keeping Thompson...
The article about election questions in last weeks' Ledger brought to mind the work of our district clerks/election administrators when the election process was evaluated several years back (following the “hanging chad” election, perhaps?). What I recall is how impressed I was at the work they did to make sure that any changes to the election process at the state level actually translated to the local level. The efforts of the clerks were accompanied by a legislature that paid attention to the information “boots on the ground” brought to them...
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my gratitude to the Thompson Falls Ambulance. Because of their training and expertise, they brought a sense of calm and restored some peace to a tense emotional situation in which my mom had taken a nasty fall. I also give them credit, to a large extent, for the reason Mom is not a paraplegic today. Having served with the Thompson Falls Ambulance as a driver\EMT for seven years, I am well aware of the huge dedication and time commitment required of these volunteers who freely and willingly...
I grew up in the high mountain region of Lewis County, Washington, a short drive from the base of majestic Mount Rainier. I was raised in the midst of logging country. Many of the people in our community made their living from logging, either by working in the woods or driving log trucks. Many people filled jobs in the mills, creating needed wood materials from the harvested trees. Crew trucks headed into the woods early in the morning and chainsaws ran most of the day. Helicopters lifted loads...
9 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 28, 1932 TELEPHONE COMPANY INSTALLS CIRCUIT An initial copper telephone circuit has been constructed and is now in operation between Thompson Falls, Montana, and Clarks Fork, Idaho, a distance of approximately 56 miles, according to an announcement made today by Phoebe N. Eplin, local manager of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co. The new circuit also will serve toll station in Montana at Heron, Noxon Ranger Station, Noxon, Tuscor, Trout Creek Ranger Station, Trout Creek, White Pine and Belknap. A high grade...
JOSH YATES, Thompson Falls – “Go sit with the chickens.” CAMILLE HINE, Thompson Falls - “Go outside and take the dogs for a walk.” SUZY MOTT, Thompson Falls – “I pray first and then find the positive.” NATALIE PHILLIPS, Thompson Falls – “I pray; a lot.” DARIN MCELMURRY, Thompson Falls – “Stay at home.” JOHNATHAN ELLISON, Thompson Falls – “Kicking and screaming, but then I make sure the next day is better....
Montana Highway Patrol Justin Sheets, 37, passing in no passing zone, $85. Jason Lunder, 48, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Ryan Shook, 48, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Carmen Anders, 53, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Thomas Anderson, 61, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Quanah Clark, 28, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Terry Cochran, 61, operating without liability insurance, 2nd offense, $135; failure to drive to right of roadway except when passing, $75. Victor Votentsov, 70, seatbelt violation, $20; speeding in a...
Ambulance: Plains, 6; T. Falls, 6; Paradise, 1; Hot Springs, 1. Monday, September 26 Livestock, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Plains. Request for welfare check. Request for welfare check, T. Falls. Juvenile criminal, Noxon. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Livestock, Hot Springs. Civil attempts, Noxon. Civil attempts, T. Falls. General animal call/complaint, Plains. Theft, Trout Creek. Tuesday, September 27 Animal other, Hot Springs. Mental health issue, Hot Springs. Livestock, Plains. Animal bite, T. Falls....
Appearing on Tuesday before Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher for his initial appearance, Braden Jones entered not guilty pleas to felony counts of criminal mischief and sexual assault, and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. A jury trial was set for January 17, 2023, by Judge Christopher. Per the charging documents, on September 9, Deputy Wegener was dispatched to a reported sexual assault in the Thompson Falls area. The reporting party had called 911 stating she had been attacked by a male family friend, who was currently intoxicated and...
NAME: DOUG DRYDEN OCCUPATION: Sanders County Justice of the Peace, 2017 to present (5 years) Education: Bachelor of Science Degree-WSU What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? As a Judge, I strive to provide fair and equitable justice for all. I treat each person individually, looking at the facts and circumstances of their alleged crime. In civil lawsuits, I am objective, allowing the evidence to determine the outcome of the case. I believe in a common sense approach to the law. My five years as a judge have given me the...
NAME: SHAWN FIELDERS OCCUPATION: Retired Deputy Sheriff / Self employed EDUCATION: Highschool, 74 College Credits, 4000 documented police training hours. What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? First and foremost, I truly care about the future of our community and will work tirelessly to maintain and protect this community’s values as well as its citizens. I bring 27 years of Sheriff’s Office experience to Sanders County. I have been involved in almost every aspect of the services the Sheriff’s Office provides, patro...
NAME: ADAM BACHE OCCUPATION: State Farm Office Manager/Rancher EDUCATION: Business Management Degree From Montana Western What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I believe my management experience makes me the the best candidate. Working for one of the world’s largest construction companies trained me how to be professional and a good communicator. I was responsible for managing large contractors and their contracts, holding them accountable, keeping them on schedule and on budget. I did this by holding meetings keeping l...
NAME: JOHN HOLLAND OCCUPATION: Rancher & Retired MT Dept of Transportation EDUCATION: Plains High School Graduate & 1 Year Trade School What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? My 18 years of public service on the Plains School Board and 26 years on the Plains-Paradise Fire District Board of Trustees has provided extensive experience in managing and preparing budgets as well as making difficult and important decisions. I have supervised employees and worked with the public in many capacities. My career in road building &...
NAME: PAUL C FIELDER OCCUPATION: Retired Wildlife Biologist of 31 years, presently Montana State Representative for HD-13 EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Wildlife Biology, 1974, Murray State University, Murray, KY; Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, 1972, Murray State University, Murray, KY; Associate in Applied Sciences degree in Agriculture, 1970, St. Univ. of NY, Cobleskill, NY What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? Experience and Effectiveness. As the Representative for HD-13, I sponsored 8 bills in 2021 that were pas...
NAME: DENLEY M. LOGE OCCUPATION: Rancher, retired highway construction worker 17 years, highway maintenance worker 28 years. EDUCATION: BA in Geography from University of Montana, 1972, Certified Seconday Education What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I Have 3 terms of experience as a legislator, I listen to constituents and I have such a variety of experience in so many fields. I look for solutions to problems without jumping to quick conclusions without reasoning and thoughtful discussions. If elected, what piece of...
NAME: CHERYL COPPERSTONE OCCUPATION: Attorney EDUCATION: University of Alaska AA Business; University of Arizona BA Political Science; University of Wyoming JD Law What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I am an honest, ethical attorney with integrity. I am a trial attorney willing to go to trial my entire career. Trial work is imperative for a prosecutor. A policy of strict enforcement of DUI. No plea bargains to traffic charges like ”careless driving”. I have a working relationship with Law Enforcement. I managed a bus...
NAME: KATHLEEN FRENCH OCCUPATION: Engineer/Project Manager EDUCATION: BS Chemical Engineering (North Carolina State), Masters coursework Washington State Univ What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I am the best candidate for this position for a number of reasons. I will focus on learning what my staff’s responsibilities are. I will seek real understanding of what each employee does. I will educate myself to have a deep understanding of the county budget and how those funds are utilized. I will seek in-depth knowledge a...
NAME: PAT BARBER OCCUPATION: Sanders County Coroner EDUCATION: Associate Degree in General Studies, Associate Degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology, Preparatory Studies in Criminal Justice, EMT/Medical, Forensic Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Phlebotomy, Medical and Crime Scene Investigation Techniques, Death and Dying, and Psycho-Social applications. What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? Experience, Compassion, a desire to help others and committed to the truth. I have been the appointed County Coroner since Nove...
Navy veteran Ed Foste put out the final set of flags for Joint Operation Mariposa's veteran suicide awareness display along Railroad Street in Plains, a task he usually does with help. On Friday, Foste placed the last 22 American flags at the display to bring a total of 660 flags, which represent the 22 military veterans that perish every day in the act of suicide. The first batch of flags were placed on September 1 by Plains residents Devin and Ahna Coonan and their two children, Lilah Jo and...
The Sanders County Dog Training Club wants to help people build a better relationship with their dog. Last Monday was the first session in a new rally class hosted by the club. "Rally is based on AKC formal obedience but is done as a game-like style," said the club's secretary, Debbie Mason. "Courses are set with signs and each sign requests a specific action." The course was set out with 15 different signs for owners to read and have their dog perform the stated action. Four owners and their...
Marcia Kay Kapelke, 84, of Bigfork, Montana, went to her heavenly home on September 24, 2022. Marcia was born the youngest of three children to Albert and Margaret Berseth in Fargo, North Dakota, on October 19, 1937. Marcia graduated from Wahpeton High School in 1955, then earned her English and Physical Education Degrees from the State School of Science in Wahpeton and University of North Dakota in1959. While working as a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines she met Bill Sandry and they...
