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Sanders County Elections Office will be looking for all mail-in ballots by the 8 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 7, deadline. With seats up for grabs in Hot Springs and Thompson Falls, counting the results of the election should go fairly quickly that evening for the county workers. As of Monday, the elections office reported that of the 740 ballots mailed to voters in Thompson Falls, just 221 have been returned. The office received 151 of the 349 ballots from Hot Springs, and of the 732 voter ballots mailed out in Plains 245 have been mailed back...
The Thompson Falls Dam is getting an upgrade this fall. NorthWestern Energy recently began a $5.6 million project to install two new radial spillway gates at the dam. The project got underway last month, and will continue through the winter. Engineer BJ Cope visited the project last week, explaining that while the work to put in a temporary road began several weeks ago, the actual construction phase of the project just started recently. The project includes replacing four of the existing...
More than 48,000 acres burned throughout Sanders County as part of the Highway 200 Complex. Hundreds of firefighting personnel were in the area battling the blazes, the largest being the Deep Creek fire west of Thompson Falls, and the Sheep Gap fire west of Plains. Now comes the task of cleaning up the burned area and salvaging what timber can be saved. Next week, the Forest Service will lead a field trip of the Sheep Gap Fire. The trip will begin at the Plains/Thompson Falls District at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The agency will provide...
Plains School and Town of Plains leaders got together to officially transfer a small parcel of land with an old schoolhouse on top of it at the corner of Railroad Street and Clayton Street. Plains School Superintendent Thom Chisholm signed over about a quarter of an acre to Plains Mayor Greg Eitelberg last week at the courthouse in Thompson Falls. It's the only piece of land the town owns along Railroad Street, although the log schoolhouse on it is owned by the Plains Woman's Club. It was that...
The country is distracted. Since the day Donald Trump announced his candidacy, politics in the U.S. has been a whirlwind of distractions. Trump is almost 10 months into his presidency, and we’re more confused than ever. Accusations are flying on both sides of the political aisle, and it’s hard to see how anything can get done. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller is leading an investigation into whether or not Russia played a role in the 2016 presidential election. And this week a grand jury indicted Trump campaign officials as part of the inv...
Editor, We are writing in support of Mark Sheets for Mayor of Thompson Falls. There is no one in this town that we feel is better suited for the position. He and Karen have been our friends for 35 years/neighbors for 32 years. Torgy and Mark taught together at TFHS for 19 years. We raised our children together - he taught our children. He has our respect and our vote. Mark was born and raised in Seeley Lake (his family worked over 60 years at Pyramid Mtn. Lumber). He earned a BS from MSU Northern. After short stints in Box Elder, Rosebud and...
Editor, I was sad and angry to read the Other Viewpoints article in the Oct. 26 issue of the Ledger. I wasn’t disturbed by the authors’ outrage at the so called disrespect of the U.S. flag by athletes kneeling during the national anthem. Many people feel very emotional about our flag. They may have served in the military or even lost friends and family in military service. And true enough, according the American Legion’s Flag Code; when the Star Spangled Banner is played, whether the U.S. flag is flying or not, civilians should stand at atten...
In a world where financial markets are booming and corporate executive salaries rival the incomes of small nations, the corporate tax collections of the United States Government have been falling for years. This is because, some say, that the corporate tax rate is so high in the United States that companies have moved their headquarters, and thereby their taxes, to sunnier tax climates. They can just not afford to pay a 35% tax on profits, they say. And I am here to tell you that any U. S....
7 YEARS AGO • NOVEMBER 3, 1947 HALLOWEEN It was a nice Halloween after all this year. Tough kids did shoot out all the street lights, put up road blocks, and tear down fences, but other than that Halloween transpired without any serious difficulty. The little kids in masquerade “trick or treat” were cute and nice, but we will reserve our comments concerning their older brothers and sisters who should know better. EDA GRANT TO FINANCE ADDITION TO COURTHOUSE Sanders County’s application for an EDA (Economic Development Administration) grant o...
MARIA MYERS, Heron – “No, because I have federal Blue Cross Blue Shield. I worked at the post office for many years. That’s the only benefit I have in retirement. I worked a lot of other jobs in my life, but there were no benefits.” WILLIE DOUMA, Trout Creek and Bozeman – “I have to look for new coverage under my Advantage Plan. I got really stressed out because I had only a week to get it straightened out. This is really a bad problem.” JUDY HAINES, Thompson Falls – “We are on Blue Cross Blue Shield and it is a separate plan. If you are...
Montana Highway Patrol Travis Dumont, 25, $20, seatbelt violation. Norman Myers, 56, $20, seatbelt violation. Peggy Stafford, 63, $20, seatbelt violation. Wesley Hedahl, 40, $20, seatbelt violation. Nicholas Tewalt, 23, $85, careless driving. Mahaila Glasoe, 21, $20, day speeding. Buck Green, 22, $285, failure to give notice of accident by quickest means possible, 1st offense. Nicole Glase, 29, $85, careless driving. Ashley Revis, 18, $20, day speeding. Steven Blount, 59, $20, seatbelt violation. Daniel Talcott, 65, $65, speeding in a...
Ambulances: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 3; Plains, 2; H. Springs, 3; Dixon QRU, 2. Sunday, October 22 Motor vehicle accident with injuries on the ACM road, T. Falls. Sick looking deer standing in Plains yard. Vehicle vs. deer, Hwy. 200 and Hwy. 56, Noxon. Rag stuffed into vehicle tail pipe, Plains. Landlord/tenant issue, H. Springs. Monday, October 23 Skunk that scratched at the door of a home had to be dispatched, Plains. Vehicle vs. deer, H. Springs. Hit and run in High School parking lot, T. Falls. Non-injury motor vehicle crash, T. Falls....
The seniors in Noxon’s 20th Century/Government class are making sure local veterans know they are appreciated. The civics class will be hosting a Veteran’s Day assembly next week and are putting out a call to area vets to join them in honor of their service and sacrifice. The assembly is slated for Friday, Nov. 10, in the Noxon High School gymnasium. Veterans are invited to arrive early at 11:35 a.m. to sign in so the senior class can gauge the size of the ranks in attendance. The assembly will begin 11:50 a.m.. After the assembly, all vet...
The Red Ribbon Week program has been around since the early '80s, but it's not just about wearing red ribbons anymore. The National Family Partnership program's mission is to lead and support families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth. And in Thompson Falls, the schools are doing their part. "Our job is to guide kids to make good choices and have great futures," said K-8 Counselor Rob Christensen, who led the Red Ribbon Week events at Thompson Falls Scho...
When you enter Thompson Falls High School's science room or library after school now days you will witness 'science in action' as students work toward mastering various science challenges. Glue guns, tape dispensers and scissors are out, whiteboards are victims to squeaking markers, computers are spitting out information as fast as possible, and groups of two are focused on the subject at hand. Montana's first Science Olympiad competition was held in 1985 when only 10 events were offered. Over...
Gloria Jean Santora, age 83, passed away October 9, 2017 at her home in Spokane Valley surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Missoula, Mont., on November 2, 1933 to Virgil and Helen Hall. Jeanie grew up in Whitepine, Mont. She went to White Pine Elementary School and Thompson Falls High School. Jeanie worked for JC Penney's Department Store for 20 years as a merchandizing manager. In 1951 she married James Santora. For twenty-five years they raised three children, Russ, Ken and Debbie....
Herbert William Stobie died Oct. 19,, 2017, at home surrounded by family. He was 89 years old. He was born in Butte, Mont., on Feb. 14, 1928, and was raised at the Stobie Ranch up Thompson River. He attended school mostly in Plains, Mont. After graduating eighth grade, Herb began working to help support the family. Herb joined the Army and was sent to Korea. During his service he received the Purple Heart, two Silver Stars, and the Bronze Medal. One of Herb's proudest accomplishments in the war...
Reverend Glen Duff passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, due to complications after surgery the previous day. Glen was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Canada, so his journey to Glory came one day short of his 87th birthday. He felt the hand of God and a specific call to preach early in his life. In his teens, he began to preach at area churches in Saskatchewan and Ontario. Soon he was invited to churches in the United States, where he eventually obtained dual citizenship. He felt a special burden for Native Peoples of both countries, and was also drawn to...
Kenny Lee Marjerrison, 34, passed away on October 25, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. during a fatal collision outside of Arlee, Mont. He was born in Plains, Mont., one of three children born to Jerry Marjerrison and Yvonne Roesler on May 9, 1983. He is survived by his sisters, Vickie Ohler, and Tammy Marjerrison., his half sister Amanda Kolbeck, his parents, Jerry and Yvonne, his wife Kassy, and his two children, Kolter Lee and Madyson Louise. He also leaves behind his nephew Garrett Horton, his niece Demi...
Barbara Reeser passed away suddenly at home Friday, October 20, 2017. She was born in Hope, Idaho August 22, 1939 after four flat tires on the way from Heron where her parents George and Fern Prishmont made their home. Barbara married her high school sweetheart Bob Reeser July 1, 1956 in Superior. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage together. Barbara was a stay at home mom to their children Robert W. and Rhonda J., until she went to work in the bookkeeping business in the late 70's and was lucky...
Frank Edward Coupal, 90, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. (MST) Saturday, November 18 at the Heron United Methodist Church in Heron. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Frank’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book....
When you reach a 25-year anniversary in any capacity, it's a remarkable event. At the NorthWestern Energy's Thompson Falls Dam, the crew recently marked 25 years without a lost-time accident. The milestone came on Sat., Oct. 21. Plant foreman Noel Jacobson said he and his crew continually focus on safety. Such projects as hand rails, machine guarding, adding permanent catwalk access areas, improving lighting and working on ergonomics help keep the crew safe. They also added a new welding...
‘Tis the season for holiday bazaars and the sale of homemade gifts. The next in the county’s lineup is the Christmas Bazaar put on by Noxon School’s PTO. Saturday, November 4 will find vendors and shoppers alike gathering in the school’s gymnasium. From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. shoppers can purchase thoughtful gifts for friends and family while putting a few extra dollars in the pockets of crafty creators - just in time for Christmas shopping season. A portion of proceeds will help Noxon PTO accomplish their goals during the remainder of the school yea...
It was a puking pumpkin that swayed the judges to pick it for first place in the Jack o'lantern contest of the Plains After School Program last week. Alexis Coe, 11, was one of two girls that designed Jack o'lanterns with the vomit spewing scheme and one of 10 contestants in the fifth grade category – Maddy Blood, 10, also had a pumpkin with puke coming out its mouth. However, Coe added one more element. Her Jack o'lantern had tears coming from its eye. "I like that one because it was crying. I...
Have you ever wanted to go to Hollywood and be in a feature film with known actors and actresses? Well you could have done so in Sanders County last week. That opportunity happened in Heron for some of the residents. A movie company filmed a segment of a movie called Radio Flash at the home of “Crazy Eddie” Bernier where he recycles old cars and other material. Originally, it was thought that Eddie would be in the movie because he is such a “local character,” but it didn’t work out that way. The premise of the film was that there was a cyber a...
