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Ryan Zinke is ready to be back in Washington, D.C., representing Montana. Zinke is running for Montana's newly added second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Zinke this week set out on a 1,200-mile tour through the district. He stopped in Thompson Falls on Tuesday, visiting with The Ledger after meeting with the Sanders County Republican Central Committee. Zinke, a Republican, talked about the tension between federal control and power and having local influence and voice. He said that...
The Sanders County commissioners met last Thursday to hold a vote on a task order amendment that would involve them entering into a contract with the State of Montana and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to implement an immunization program for Sanders County residents. The master contract states, “the purpose of this Task Order is to reduce the burden of vaccine preventable disease within the contractor’s service area by ensuring oversight and provision of immunization ser...
The Montana Mavericks Square Dance Club had its first lesson in two years Friday night at the Plains Paradise Senior Center. It had synchronized moves and some good musical beats, but more than the occasional stepping on toes. On Saturday at the club's November dance, there were no students, fewer toe mishaps, and the gathering was done in a more colorful setting as the participants donned their square dance apparel. It'll be about three months before the nine students of Friday's class will be...
An organization that specializes in tourism met with Sanders County residents on a fact-finding mission in an effort to help the nonprofit group decide on an effective tourism plan, but making sure the people's concerns are heard. Sixteen people showed up at the meeting Wednesday morning at the Paradise Center to participate in the Glacier Country Regional Tourism Commission Town Hall research probe. Racene Friede, the organization's CEO, said tourism is important, but it's also imperative to...
Last weekend was exciting. Not only did the Blue Hawks win a quarterfinal football match at home, but the Hawks won the division volleyball title, also at home. The court and field at Thompson Falls High School were booming with energy. The community also benefited. It felt like the summer tourism season was in full swing once again as hundreds of players, families and fans came to Thompson Falls. The city was booming with energy as the visitors explored the area between sporting events. I had family from Bigfork staying with me to watch their...
From where do you accredit your freedom? Our American founders recognized the source of freedom is God. Inscribed on our Liberty Bell “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof”; these words are from the Old Testament, the book of Leviticus, Chapter 25, verse 10. Old Testament, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy is the source of God’s law: All 613 Commandments! Rendered down to the familiar 10 in Exodus 20: 2-17 and Deuteronomy 5: 6-21 Abiding by God’s law frees us from servitude to any earthly force or bondage...
Many people who are opposed to mandatory Covid vaccinations hold themselves out to be patriots and call those in favor of mandates traitors. Pretty powerful words and it raises an interesting point as far as American history is concerned, namely, would these patriots of today consider George Washington a patriot or a traitor? In 1777, Washington issued a mandate that his soldiers had to be vaccinated against smallpox, then known as variola. While British troops had built up an immunity to...
4 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 8, 1981 MANY CHANGES OCCUR IN PLAINS' CENTURY by Lenora Brown With the Plains Centennial Celebration coming up, this reporter came out of a recent Chamber of Commerce meeting, looked up and down Main Street and tried to picture just what Wild Horse Plains was like 100 years ago. Here is the beautiful Clark Fork River running past town. Here are the railroad tracks where the wild horses used to roam. What was it like to come into town just after the railroad tracks were l...
GAIL SOPER, Plains - “My father who was in the Navy and my husband who was in the Army and the service that they did for our country.” SONYA WHITE, Plains - “Reminds me of all the veterans that I drive. I drive for the DAV. They are so interesting with all their stories because they all have unique paths." GINGER GOERTZ, Trout Creek - “On Veterans Day I think of all the vets that aren’t getting what is due to them. I wish the government would do more for our veterans.” MATTHEW LINDSAY , Thompson Falls - “Jack Dempsey Mercer. He was my great...
Ambulance: T.Falls, 4; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 4; Heron, 2; Noxon, 1. Sunday, October 31 Coroner called, Plains. Fish and Game, Plains. Livestock, Trout Creek. Fire, Trout Creek. Monday, November 1 Welfare check, Hot Springs. Welfare check, Hot Springs. Civil standby, Trout Creek. General animal call or complaint, Plains. Assault, Plains. Livestock, Trout Creek. Disturbance, Plains. Nuisance complaint, T. Falls. Fire, Plains. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Tuesday, November 2 Fire, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Fire, Trout Creek....
The Sanders County Commissioners (SCC) held a follow up meeting on November 4 regarding an amendment to a contract for COVID vaccination assistance. Many people attended, with positions both for and against. We want to thank the SCC for giving all who spoke time to be heard and for voting to help protect residents of Sanders County. The Sanders County Ledger (November 4) had a well written entry on page 4 by the Board of Health (BOH) that supports the decision by the SCC. The information and statistics given confirm that vaccinations are an...
After waiting for a couple months, students from the Trout Creek School had a painting returned to them that they had the privilege of naming last year. The painting of a horse, done by Joint Operation Mariposa artist Dave Williams, is one of a set of five military branch-themed pieces to be featured in several schools in the county. Each one will link a military unit from a corresponding branch to a school in Sanders County. Previously, Plains was linked with a unit of the U.S. Coast Guard,...
The Forest Service is asking for public comment on the proposed Thorne Creek Fire Salvage project located within Sanders County on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest. The purpose of the project is to harvest dead and dying timber, cut and remove roadside hazard trees to improve public safety and plant new tree seedlings to help forest regeneration in areas impacted by the Thorne Creek fire. The Thorne Creek fire was ignited by lightning on July 7, 2021, and burned through the summer and into fall, impacting...
Paul Fielder of Thompson Falls has announced that he will seek re-election in 2022 to serve another term as the representative for House District 13. Fielder is finishing his first term in the state House and has served on the Fish, Wildlife & Park, Natural Resources and Taxation committees. He also serves on the Environmental Quality Council between legislative sessions. Fielder, a retired wildlife biologist, states he has "also been active in state and national caucuses working toward...
Montana Highway Patrol Angela Irgang, 53, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Lesley Mulcahy, 78, day speeding, $20. Terrence O’Donnell, 65, day speeding, $70. Dorothy Olver, 78, day speeding, $20. Larry Sieverding, 64, day speeding, $70. Thomas Willoughby, 35, day speeding, $20. Morris Mcfarland, 83, failure to yield, $85. Jay Anderson, 60, stop sign violation, $85. Shannon Smallwood, 36, day speeding, $120. Clarence Hjelm, 80, day speeding, $20. Duane Miller, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Emily Shannon, 23, day speeding, $20. Eddie H...
MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 21 11 Nascar Freaks 20 12 Talk of the Town 18.5 13.5 Dolls with Balls 15.5 16.5 Rock’n Bowl 15 17 Bye 6 26 Team Scr. Game: Dolls with Balls, 456; Scr. Series: Rock ‘n Bowl, 1282; Hcp. Game: Rock n Bowl, 674; Hcp. Series: Rock ‘n Bowl, 1960; Inv. Scr. Game: Simone Schilthuis, 182; Scr. Series: Simone Schilthuis, 506; Hcp. Game: Mitzi Hart, 243; Hcp. Series: Donna Howard, 665. BOWLING BEAUTIES W L Lane Blazers 23.5 8.5 Sunflower Gals 20 12 The Dinkers 18.5 13.5 Aspire PT 13.5 18.5 Elliott Realty 11.5 20.5...
Joseph Marion Jordan, 63, of Thompson Falls, passed away October 10, 2021. Funeral service will be held at White Pine Cemetery on November 18, 2021, at 2 p.m. Joe was born at St. Ignatius Hospital on November 27, 1957. He went to school in Thompson Falls and graduated in 1977. He resided in Kalispell, Missoula and Thompson Falls over the years. Joe worked at McDonald's and Missoula Police Department, amongst many other places. He did volunteer work as a clown with his wife at nursing homes. Joe... Full story
Fred L. Brown, 93, passed away peacefully in his home on October 29, 2021. Fred was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 27, 1928. In addition to honorably serving his country and state in the Washington National Guard, Fred was a truck driver for many years in and around the Seattle area working independently and with Sound Delivery Services. His final job before retirement was as a pilot car driver for the Bond Company. Washington is where he met and fell for the love of his life, Ellen.... Full story
March 13, 1949 - November 3, 2021 Noah left this earth and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by his mother, Leona Ressler of Trout Creek, Montana; five siblings, Barbara Halle of Trout Creek, Sandra Ulver of Deer Park, Washington, John Ressler of Sandpoint, Idaho, Kathrine Grimm of Kalamath Falls, Oregon, and Emma Ressler of Milton, Washington. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews and many, many friends.... Full story
April 19, 1943 - October 12, 2021 Born April 10, 1943 to Charles Lico and Angelina Ferise in New Jersey. As a second generation Italian she possessed all the wonderful dynamic attributes of what one might stereotype. Her father was a butcher in New Jersey then Tool and die maker in Long Beach, California. Her mother was the glue for Patti's older sister Sarah McKenzie, her younger sister Linda (1948-1968) and younger brother Charles Lico Jr. Patti went to Western High School in Anaheim,... Full story
Thomas Leon Johnsen, Tom to all who knew him, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 3, 2021, after a brief illness. Tom had just turned 88. He loved living in Thompson Falls and would tell you God brought him here. He was born a stubborn, hardheaded Norwegian. His grandfather came to America from Norway. Tom was born on September 20, 1933, in Los Angeles to Everett and Olive Johnsen. He had two older brothers, Joe and Martin, who were 15 and 13 years older than him. He... Full story
Martha Irene Braun Olson, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 11:38 p.m. November 3, 2021. Martha was born June 16, 1944. At that time her parents, Albert and Dorthy Braun, lived in Lewiston, Idaho. Her family lived in various places in Idaho, Oklahoma, Oregon and Montana. Martha married Marvin T. Olson on April 23, 1960, in Sandpoint, Idaho. In short order Martha and Marvin had two sons and a daughter, Marvin, Les and Sue Olson. Martha and her family moved to Thompson Falls in1963 and sh... Full story
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. CABS 5. MEV 8. SSB 11. BLOCS 13. AXE 14. SACO 15. SANAA 16. MAG 17. ELAN 18. SABOT 20. MME 21. RALE 22. ADAPTABLE 25. CATERPILLAR 30. ANISEED 31. ELM 32. MANET 33. FOULS 38. IDP 41. TRUSSES 43. REUPHOLSTER 45. SALESROOM 48. TARA 49. CPS 50. AAHED 55. EBON 56. ELI 57. AOTUS 59. FEME 60. NEE 61. RACKS 62. FRA 63. DDS 64. RHEE SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. CBS 2. ALAS 3. BONA 4. SCAB 5. MAMMAL 6. EXAMPLE 7. VEGETAL 8. SALAL 9. SCALE 10. BONE 12. SAO 14. SERB 19. TAPE 23. DID 24. ARMFUL 25.... Full story
There's no snow yet, but it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Sanders County Fairgrounds. Fair staff members and volunteers spent four days last week positioning Christmas decorations throughout the grounds. "I am happy that everyone enjoys the lights and hope it brings joy to many," said Fair Manager Melissa Cady, who worked with Administrative Assistant Hailey Coe and volunteer Marcia Bulich, while Caretaker Kim McNeil and his wife, Margaret, set up the Nativity and hooked up...
The Noxon community is coming together to support a Noxon athlete who suffered an injury this football season. Senior Nathan Cano, quarterback for the Red Devils, was injured during a game in White Sulphur Springs on October 16. After being life flighted to Great Falls, it was discovered he had two small brain bleeds which caused him to have seizures. According to Cano's family, doctors aren't sure if a specific hit caused his injuries. Coach Bart Haflich called a timeout and Cano walked off...
