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The Thompson Falls Woman's Club (TFWC) celebrated a landmark occasion last Thursday at the Old Jail Museum in Thompson Falls. 2021 marks the 100-year anniversary since the chapter became a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC). The women's community organization has spent the last 100 years serving Thompson Falls and Sanders County by supporting school programs, youth sports, the public library and many other organizations. The group has also provided several scholarships...
Eleven-year-old Sydney Evans of Gardiner, Montana, (left) and 9-year-old Kylee Cahoon of Charlo pose with pumpkins they harvested from Karval Pickering's pumpkin patch in Paradise. The girls harvested 319 Baby Boo and Jack Be Nimble pumpkins and donated 100 to the Plains Woman's Club's pumpkin decoration event, which will be held at the VFW in Plains on Halloween from 4-6 p.m. It took the two girls, along with Ashley Alder of Moiese and Marie Evans of Paradise, about two hours Saturday to...
A man from Heron pleaded guilty to nine charges brought forth by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) last Monday, October 18. Alfred Bridges admitted to three counts of unlawful possession of game, fish or furbearers; two counts of unlawful use of equipment while hunting; one count of a license, permit or tag offense; one count of hunting over the limit and one count of hunting during a closed season. According to Cheryl Copperstone, Deputy County Attorney for Sanders County, Bridges is actually facing 11 charges, with two still pending....
The start of the general deer and elk hunting season produced the highest number of harvested white-tailed deer at game check stations in northwest Montana since 2017. Overall, hunters in northwest Montana (Region 1) reported harvesting 209 white-tailed deer, including 102 bucks, as well as 12 mule deer and 21 elk at four check stations. The overall number of hunters reported at check stations was down, possibly due to hunters being confused about whether stopping was required. Last year,...
We've entered a new era as Montanans. It's life-changing. We now have to dial the area code to reach out and touch someone. Granted, many households are getting rid of land lines and your cellphone is smart enough to just dial for you when you click on a name. However, it's going to be an adjustment for those of us who still use the old-fashioned touchtone phones. Remember when it was a big deal when we had to start dialing the three-digit prefix for towns? It took awhile to get used to not just dialing 3421 for The Ledger and having to add in...
A remarkable presentation was given to the Sanders County Board of Health at their October 13 meeting by residents Kate Hardman, Sarah Klingenberg and Mary Reed. Detailed informational packets, citing 50 references of articles and videos, were provided to each Health Board member and other audience participants. All attendees displayed mutual courtesy and respect, and frankly, the audience seemed spellbound. Highlights included safety and efficacy considerations. Many adverse reactions to the vaccines have been reported. There are documented re...
Dear Editor: An article in the Ledger on October 13 notified Sanders County citizens that yet another second-time DUI offender (Bruce Linguanti) was released from jail with only a 12-month suspended sentence. He was given credit for 6 days served while awaiting his sentencing. Bet he did a lot of self-reflection during that time! Can anyone forget the tragic and senseless deaths in 2012 of two innocent young adults and the grave injuries to their children ages 2 and 4? This accident was caused by a non-reformed drunk who also had previous DUls...
Recently my home county of Sanders twice made national news, first for having the highest increase in COVID cases in the United States and more recently for a group of citizens pressuring a member of the Sanders County Board of Health into resigning because he stood up for what he was trained in and with which the crowd disagreed, namely medical science. This is the kind of publicity that most communities would not want to have because it would serve as a deterrent to the economic growth of an area. Well, that would have been the case years...
3 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 8, 1981 HUNTERS SCORE WELL OPENING DAY Weather was considered to be the key factor and Mother Nature cooperated as hoped, to make the opening day of the 1991 big game hunting season one of the more successful on record. Although counts were overall not as high as recent opening days, the number of elk reported was nearly double that of last year and rumors were plentiful about downed animals and animals in hunting camps, which sprang up virtually wherever a tent could be pitched, or a camper parked. With two consecutive n...
STEVE PERKINS, Thompson Falls - “The frontier days. No technology.” KATHY BUCK, Thompson Falls - “The 50s. I love the music. It seemed a lot simpler then.” KYLI GIFFIN, Thompson Falls - “The renaissance. The outfits, the modesty of the clothing and the respect.” ROBYN OXFORD, Thompson Falls - “The renaissance.” GRANDMA JO, Noxon - “The wild west because I love horses.” SANDY DAVIS, Noxon - “When Columbus came over. I would like to see how the clothes and food were made....
Montana Highway Patrol Thomas Scheffer, 56, displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle, $325; driving without a valid license, $135; operating without liability insurance in effect, fourth or subsequent offense, $275. Tyler Ehlenfeldt, 33, day speeding, $70. James Terry, 66, night speeding, $120. Morgan Weaver, 16, careless driving, $85. Henry Lester, 78, speeding in restricted zone, $85. Caden Billsborough, 18, day speeding, $20. John Kowalczyk, 20, day speeding, $20. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Jose Sanchez, 27,, Affront or a...
Ambulance calls: Heron, 2; Dixon, 2; Plains, 4; T. Falls, 3; Noxon, 1; Hot Springs, 2. Sunday, October 17 Motorist assist, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Paradise. Threat via third party text message, Plains. Suspicious activity, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Monday, October 18 Disturbance, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Fire, Trout Creek. Fire, T. Falls. Coroner, T. Falls. Fire, Heron. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Tuesday, October 19 Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Property damage, criminal mischief, theft, Dixon. Motor vehicle...
An October 21, 2021 Ledger article stated that, regarding COVID-19 treatments, “the example was an increased risk, especially in youth, for myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart. Valentine made clear that the risk for getting myocarditis is raised by a higher percentage in those who take birth control as compared to the risk increase for those who get vaccinated.” Dr. Jessica Valentine provided this statement clarifying the example: “The risk for myocarditis is higher in people who have COVID than it is in those who have the COVID...
Editor, Sanders County is losing a dedicated public servant with the resignation of Carol Brooker. We are a much poorer community and county without Carol’s knowledge, commitment and hard work, as our County Commissioner. It is disappointing, yet understandable, that her resignation has come after 27 years of good work on our behalf. The uncivil, baseless and toxic bellowing in much of our current public discourse has caused many citizens to reconsider their involvement in participatory democracy. Carol will be greatly missed and our hope is t...
This time of year draws many out into the wilderness for hunting, fishing, hiking and more, especially in Sanders County. It is easy to lose track of time and one’s whereabouts due to the surrounding natural beauty, loss of light late in the year and enrapturement in what one is doing. This is the time when accidents happen, and people find themselves lost in the wilderness. The National Park Service estimates that over 2,000 people get lost per year in North America, and many Search and Rescue (SAR) professionals say that number is far g...
Jean Frances (Gaslin) Patton, 81, loving wife, mom and grandmother, went to be with the Lord with her family near her on October 14, 2021. Jean was born in Coquille, Oregon to Charles and Frances Gaslin. She attended college in Eugene and Portland, Oregon. Jean met Justin Gail Patton in Portland while he was working for the US Department of Agriculture. After they married, they lived in Des Moines, Iowa, before moving back to Gail’s family ranch in Lonepine, Montana. Gail and Jean were happily married for 57 years. Jean is survived by her h...
"Squish," aka Caiden Graham Hedahl, came into this world on October 24, 2016, into the arms of his momma and Daddy (Mia and Travis Hedahl) and his "Boys" (Cohen and Kye.) He met his person Jacki that morning, which is where he received his nickname "Hand me that lil bundle of Squish." And he was, weighing in at just shy of 10 pounds; he was our "lil bundle of Squish." Squish was a force to be reckoned with chasing after "his boys," whom he lovingly nicknamed Bubbie and Kye-Buddy. He also always...
On October 22, 2021, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and best friend Tillie Wollaston gained her angel wings. Tillie was born January 16, 1937, in Hurdsfield, North Dakota, to Chris and Sara Rall. Tillie was one of 16 children and was raised in North Dakota. After graduating from high school, she moved to Thompson Falls, Montana, where she met and married Harold Earl (Spud) Wollaston. In the early days, even with four small children, Tillie worked in the family business, Riveraire Lanes (currently Mangy Moose). She was known for...
Jacqueline Carlson and Kasal Chea of Thompson Falls welcomed daughter, Calliope Michelle Carlson, Monday, October 4, 2021 at 5:37 p.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed six pounds, three ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mary Ewing of Elkhart, Texas and Randy Carlson of Thompson Falls. Maternal great-grandparents are Carolyn and Bruce Adams of Elkhart, Texas. Welcome, Calliope....
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SAC 4. FAN 7. CRO 10. ADH 11. OCA 12. HEN 13. COBRA 15. RET 16. ARISE 19. STEEPLE 21. IGNEOUS 23. CORNEAS 24. ORGANIC 25. AARE 26. NEED 27. OCCLUDE 30. SESSILE 34. AHA 35. RAN 36. SIDECAR 41. CASCADE 45. CIRE 46. ALAY 47. BATHTUB 50. SAVABLE 54. PRAIRIE 55. IRONIES 56. MANDA 57. CAN 59. RIDGE 60. KNT 61. CIO 62. EDD 63. SAE 64. ANS 65. DEY SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. SABER 2. ADRENAL 3. CHAPEAU 4. FORSEE 5. ACE 6. NATIONS 7. CHANGES 8. REREADS 9. ONION 13. CSC 14. OTO 17. SUI 18. ESC...
THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 17 7 Nascar Freaks 15 9 Talk of the Town 3.5 10.5 Rock’n Bowl 11 13 Dolls with Balls 10.5 13.5 Bye 5 19 Team Scr. Game: Dolls with Balls, 474; Scr. Series: Rock ‘n Bowl, 1260; Hcp. Game: Dolls with Balls, 694; Hcp. Series: Rock ‘n Bowl, 1881; Inv. Scr. Game: Kerry Schwarz, 192; Scr. Series: Ginger Ward, 521; Hcp. Game: Kerry Schwarz, 256; Hcp. Series: Kerry Schwarz, 656. BOWLING BEAUTIES W L The Dinkers 16.5 7.5 Lane Blazers 16.5 7.5 Sunflower Gals 13 11 Aspire PT 10.5 13.5 Gardner Ranch...
The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their first Fall Festival on Saturday, October 30, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Ainsworth Park in Thompson Falls. The event will feature vendors with baked goods, crafts and other items. There will also be activities, games and prizes for the kids. “The chamber is excited to offer a safe, festive event for families this weekend,” said Annie Wooden, secretary of the chamber. “We have over 15 vendors and some great activities planned.” Children are invited to come dressed in their costumes for a p...
This Plains High School teacher isn't taking a nap on the school lawn, he's teaching his physics students how to use a clinometer, an instrument to measure heights of tall objects such as buildings. For Carl Benson's class, the students worked as a group to determine the height of the gymnasium, which is 15 meters - just over 49 feet. In November, the students' egg projects will be dropped from the gym roof. They received materials for the protective egg casings last week and will start...
This year’s Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet will be Thompson Falls Community Trail Committee’s fourth annual 5K run and one-mile fun run/walk. The festive Halloween-themed event will take place on Saturday, October 30, and runners of all paces are welcome. “The event will be a celebration of the scenic, user-friendly trail system and to help raise funds for trail maintenance,” Kathy Conlin, event coordinator, said in a press release. The event starts and ends at NorthWestern Energy Power Park at the intersection of Maiden Lane and Pond Street. ...
Glacier Country Tourism, the official tourism marketing and management organization for Western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board. Applicants must live in Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli or Sanders counties, and work in a tourism-related business or organization. “This is an interesting and dynamic time to be in the tourism industry,” says Racene Friede, Glacier Country President and CEO. “Tourism is one of the top two largest economic sectors in Montana, and hundreds of busin...
