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The Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat jumped right into the season last weekend at the Ronan Tip-Off Tourney, beating Lincoln on Friday 33-25. “It was a great feeling and a much-needed win,” Coach Richard Jackson said. “The girls have been working hard. They deserved it.” On Saturday, Hot Springs came up short against Ronan JV with a 35-26 loss. Jackson was pleased with his young team’s performance on Saturday, noting that each team scored 24 points in the fourth quarter. “We were right in there,” he noted. Back for her senior season is all-state pl...
After facing over a year of pandemic, Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) has had to make a few changes to keep things flowing and to keep up with an ever-changing hospital environment. Some of these changes included the way the hospital intakes patients and improves their rooms to accommodate for COVID-19 patients, new medical equipment and even a COVID-19 nurse hotline. One change the hospital has faced is trying to funnel people into different areas. The building has been constricted to only a...
This year the 24th annual Sanders County Historical Society's Gingerbread Contest had fewer houses entered than it has seen in the past, according to Old Jail Museum board member and contest coordinator Teri Johnsen. Regardless, according to Johnsen, "We enjoy doing it and we have a good time." The contest had 11 entrees overall. Winners of each category won $25, and the overall winner received $100. There were five categories, including family, adult, teen, youth and child. The first-place...
Despite the rain, this year's Christmas on Main Street parade went off without a hitch. The evening started off with hot dogs and hot cocoa that were served and provided by the Men's Prayer Group. Each year, the group turns on the grill to help keep the community warm and well fed while waiting for the parade to start. Donned with a Santa hat, Bob Brown of Thompson Falls stood ready at the grill to serve Sanders County a quick dinner for the evening. Brown said they served more than 200 hot...
Last week, Thompson Falls resident Robin Hagedorn passed away unexpectedly. Her obituary is on page six and you can read about her life. But what you won't read about is all the little things Robin did to make our community better. Robin was integral to the success of so many events, but Christmas on Main Street was her favorite. Last year, I took over for her as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Robin gave me a four-drawer filing cabinet literally full of all her notes from events. As the year progressed, she would send me little...
Every once in a while, the public’s attention is drawn to an issue with a name that few people understand and many cannot even pronounce; enter “infrastructure”. Whatever it is, we are now going to spend 1.2 trillion dollars on it in the next few years, so perhaps it’s time to think about it. Since “infra” means “below” I think about infrastructure as the foundation on which our society is built. There are two types of infrastructure, commonly called hard and soft. I was taught the difference between them by a mechanic when I was complaining ab...
As a native of Sanders County, I spent my youth and much of my time even now roaming our beautiful mountains. When I was younger, I did this on my dirt bike. I camped, hiked, fished, mainly in Thompson River, and generally basked in the beauty of the county. These days, I do those things in my battered old pickup. There is an idea being circulated that we should turn our public lands over to state management, saying Montana would be better at preserving the land than the federal government. Is that true? Let’s think about this. The state w...
13 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 11, 1936 ORGANIZING FIRE DEPARTMENT Earl Davis has been authorized by the town council to organize and promote a volunteer Fire Department. Monday night a meeting was held in the council chambers and a skeleton organization was drawn up. They are: Earl Davis Fire Chief, Roy Wright First Assistant Fire Chief, George Grandchamp Second Assistant Fire Chief. Other Assistant Fire Chiefs are: Chas. Hiner – Hose Captain, and Luce Hart – Hook and Ladder Captain. The regular cre...
PATRICK WALT, Thompson Falls - “I like artificial trees because you can control the quality, you’re reusing it constantly so it’s more efficient and economical, and you’re not creating garbage out of live trees.” JAMES BEARDEN, Trout Creek - “I love a real Christmas tree because it’s just part of the family tradition to go cut one down and smell it throughout the Christmas season.” CAROL SEARL, Thompson Falls - “I prefer live. It just brings Christmas into the house.” DONNA McQUEEN, Thompson Falls - “I would prefer a live Christmas tree, but i...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 12; Heron, 1; Paradise, 1; Plains, 8; Hot Springs, 6; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 2. Monday, November 29 Property damage/criminal mischief, Heron. Animal other, T. Falls. Protection order violation, Hot Springs. Road hazard/blockage, T. Falls. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Assist other agency, T. Falls. Tuesday, November 30 Automated alarm call, Plains. Civil attempts, Hot Springs. Other law violations, Plains. Civil attempts, Plains. Threats, Plains. Disturbance, Plains. Welfare check, T. Falls. Threats, Plains. Wednesday,...
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Jeanie Sampson, 47, driving while suspended, 1st offense; failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense. Wilson Noland, 41, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Shane Lenz, 47, day speeding, $200. Montana Highway Patrol Nicholas Malinak, 31, operating with alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater, 1st offense, $735, 6 months in jail, 6 months suspended; unlawful possession of open container of alcohol, $50; night speeding, $200; seatbelt violation, $20; operating with expired registration, $75. Gregory G...
A true gentleman, mentor, and community leader in Sanders County passed away recently. James Mershon embodied community spirit, whether it was engaging in public processes, serving in the U.S. Forest Service for an entire career, volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America for half a century, or mentoring as a volunteer hunter/bowhunter education instructor for 43 years. I was lucky enough to work with him for the Montana hunter education program, and I enjoyed the wisdom and thoughtfulness that Jim brought to every challenge or task. It...
Hello, Jim Elliott. Your column on Vigilante Justice in The Sanders County Ledger on November 25 was a one-sided viewpoint with no mention of what brought on this vigilantism in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rioters (and in no way was this peaceful) are looting and burning down this town with no interference from the police as they are told to “stand down.” The call from the liberal side in our country is to defund the police, we will police our own communities, and when that happens, they are the first to cry foul. Kyle Rittenhouse was not out looking f...
Heavens to Betsy, let’s hope that Commissioners Cox and Magera do not give any consideration to the persons who submitted a petition recommending Mr. G. Hinkle for the soon to be vacant post. Their demand to be informed why he, Mr. Hinkle, is not appointed is absurd. In writing they told the commissioners to give them reasons why Mr. Hinkle was not selected, if that be the case. Not wanting to be unkind, but for County Commissioners anywhere in the United States to give such reasons why one candidate for a position is chosen over another w...
For over 43 years the biggest Christmas bazaar in the county has been drawing people from Noxon to Hot Springs, and even from across the state. This year, the event filled 56 booths, many of which included multiple vendors. Held at the Thompson Falls High School gymnasium last Saturday, the Sanders County Christmas Bazaar donates all its proceeds every year to the Sheriff's Relief Fund, which in turn works to get toys and Christmas presents to youth in the county. One of those children who once...
Community members participated in the stroll down Thompson Falls Main Street Thursday evening, visiting several businesses that stayed open late to offer Christmas themed family activities, such as crafts and games. During the stroll, groups of carolers from First Baptist Church and Our Savior's Lutheran Church walked up and down Main Street and into businesses to sing classic holiday songs. The group then migrated to Ainsworth Park to sing for the lighting of the community Christmas tree....
River Roadhouse is hosting its first annual Roadhouse Country Christmas Charity Drive on Saturday, December 11, from noon to 3 p.m. Owner Machelle Brossman’s passion for giving back is what helped inspire the creation of the event. “I love being able to give back, I miss these opportunities,” Brossman said. “Jamie Betts and I got together and planned this and decided it will be an annual event.” The charity drive will benefit families in Sanders County this holiday season. Half of the proceeds brought in will go to a nominated family who has g...
Robin Jo Hagedorn, age 73, died unexpectedly on December 1, 2021, at home in Thompson Falls, Montana. Robin was born August 17, 1948, in Renton, Washington, to Juanita V. and Ronald K. Hudson. She worked at Boeing in Seattle. She found her professional niche as a Land Use Planner for Minister and Glaeser Land Surveying in Vancouver, Washington, owned her own land use consultation business, and finished her career at Hagedorn Land Surveying, Inc. in Thompson Falls. Robin was an active member of...
Linda Lea (Janson) Olson passed away on October 28, 2021, at the age of 77 from complications following joint replacement surgery in Henderson, Nevada. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Lea (Banks) Troe of Henderson; sister Anita Janson; and sister-in-spirit Lorelei Johnson of Waterbury, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Donald J. Olson, who passed away in December 2017 at their home in Noxon, Montana, and by her brother Douglas Haviland Janson Linda grew up in West...
Ronnie Dale Stinky Poo Indian Chief Lip Smacker Tribble de da da dha dhe is running all over heaven right now. He was and is the true meaning of love. We dedicated our lives to him. He couldn't eat unless someone put it in his mouth. He loved french fries and Pepsi. He had an amazing memory. He touched many lives and afforded me the honor of his care. A graveside service will be held Friday, December 10 at 2 p.m. at the Whitepine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the ambulance barn...
William C. “Doc” Carter, son of Felix Carter, died Sunday, November 21, 2021. Arrangements and Obituary can be viewed at Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen, Washington, www.fernhillfuneral.com....
Mark and Miranda Bulger of Trout Creek welcomed a daughter, Martha Jean Bulger, on November 23, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20.25 inches. Martha was born at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby. Welcome, Martha....
Editor’s Note: During this special season of giving, The Ledger and First Security Bank would like to salute all the local nonprofit agencies that provide services to our Sanders County communities. They volunteer time, services, hearts and souls to help others. They truly put the “unity” in community. While there are many worthy organizations in our country, we hope you will consider a donation right here at home this holiday season. Cancer Network of Sanders County P.O. Box 1311 Plains, MT 59859 Phone: 826-4278 Contact: Kathy Miller Purpo...
Members of Open Door Baptist Church in Thompson Falls are bringing Christmas cheer to children around the world this year. Operation Christmas Child, affiliated with Samaritan's Purse, is a program that helps deliver shoeboxes full of gifts to children in remote areas around the world. Ramona Jacobson, head coordinator for the program, has a real passion for the project. "I remember doing this as a kid," Jacobson said. "The church has been an official drop off location for the last two years."...
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is looking at a handful of new strategies to better manage elk populations and improve quality hunting opportunities on public lands. FWP will propose these strategies to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission at its December 14 meeting. In recent years, Montana has seen a dramatic increase in elk populations in many hunting districts around the state. Currently, 14 hunting districts are at least 200% above population objectives. Data also show an overcrowding of elk populations on private l...
