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Wildlife biologists are embarking on a multi-year project in the Lower Clark Fork near Noxon in Sanders County to better understand what is influencing elk populations. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) biologists are partnering with researchers at the University of Montana W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation to carry out a comprehensive study of elk populations in Hunting District 121. The project will focus on: • Survival, recruitment, and pregnancy rates of elk; • Pre...
Sanders County saw it all last week as the many shades of winter moved through the county. A massive snowstorm made way for subzero temperatures and cloudless blue skies on Thursday (above left). As the temperatures warmed up, freezing rain hit the county and made for messy commutes. Highway 200 west of Thompson Falls near the Flat Iron boat launch (above right) was covered in a thick sheet of ice on Christmas morning....
Alyssa Zeallor, RN, and Rachel Leggitt, RN, both Acute Care nurses at Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH), were surprised and honored with The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses at a reception held at CFVH on Wednesday, December 14. Coworkers and surprise guests, including some of their family members, attended the event that recognized both deserving nurses as part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Homemade cinnamon rolls were...
Well, another year is coming to an end. It’s this time of year, as we get ready to say goodbye to the old, that people start focusing on renewal and starting over. People will make resolutions, and a few will keep them for the next 12 months. Many resolutions focus on physical health. We say we’re going to eat better or exercise more. Those resolutions are easy to set after all the delicious holiday treats we get in December. Other resolutions concentrate on financial goals. Saving for a vacation or paying off debt are resolutions with tangible...
It’s that wonderful time of year again. Christmas is a wrap; gifts are put away and the effort to toss out the old to put the new in place has begun. For many, not only is there a tossing of old items but a symbolic tossing of old habits. And thus, the New Year Resolution season is upon us. Ask around and you’ll hear many resolutions being bantered about by folks. During my career as a social worker, I was required to attend many seminars. One in particular, comes to mind this time of year. It...
In light of the recent horrific murder of four college students; nearby in Moscow, Idaho. It has shed even more light on the darkness and blatant disregard for life that exists today. It has shaken families, friends, a college, a state and a nation. We pray comfort for all who are dealing with this tragedy and loss. I still have to wonder what any one of the 2,344 voters in Sanders County (who voted against LR-131 “Born Alive Infant Protection Act”), would have done if they had been there at the time. Would they claim to have been “co...
4 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 16, 1982 MORE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS SET ON ‘STRIP’ The year 1983 could be a major commercial building year for Thompson Falls on the Strip eat of town, based on plans recently announced. Fresh on the heels of the announcements last week by E.G. and Jackie Akins and Kim and Setsuko Roberts of plans to build new stores on the Strip, the Ledger has been advised of plans to erect two other commercial buildings in the area this year. The building plans announced by the Akins will house Akins Foods and the Roberts structure wil...
Robert Hermann, Thompson Falls - “Just for peace, it’s crazy out there.” Emily Bensing, Thompson Falls - “Somehow get another President.” Don Warren, Thompson Falls - “They take better care of the homeless.” Seth Hughs, Missoula - “To be able to afford a house.” Mikie Lee, Hamilton - “Better health.” Max Thompson, Kalispell - “A good job....
Montana Highway Patrol Lisa Lewis, 52, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Jacob Rogers, 27, seatbelt violation, $20. Daniel Smith, 68, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Tye Thompson, 51, basic rule - reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $85, deferred imposition of sentence. Leanne Clinkenbeard, 56, seatbelt violation, $20. Kylie McWilliams, 24, seatbelt violation, $20. Elliott Parker, 29, seatbelt violation, $20. Timothy Boring, 57, seatbelt violation, $20. Danielle Young, 36, seatbelt violation, $20; operating without liability insurance...
Ambulance: Thompson Falls 7, Plains 13, Hot Springs 4, Trout Creek 5, Dixon 2. Monday, December 19 Animal complaint, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Traffic stop, Plains. Juvenile criminal, minor in possession, Noxon. Security check, T. Falls. Request for welfare check, Plains. Livestock on road, Plains. Request for welfare check, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, potential trespasser, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Animal complaint. Traffic stop, Plains. Tuesday, December 20 Traffic stop, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Traffic...
They probably no longer believe in Santa Claus, but that didn't stop him from showing up at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Long Term four days before Christmas. Santa spent more than two hours visiting with the nursing home residents and staff and acute care patients last Wednesday. Kringle had his photograph taken with numerous staff members, patients and long term care residents during his visit. "The residents always love seeing Santa, that's why we try to make sure we have him visit each...
Last Friday night Hot Springs Savage Heat hosted their rival team, the Charlo Vikings. The theme was ugly Christmas sweater night and Hot Springs wanted wins. The boys began the games. In the first quarter, Quincy Styles-DePoe made a classic three-point shot and senior Garth Parker got a rebound for the team to put them at 10 points to the Vikings 16. In the second quarter Hot Springs fell further behind, ending at 38-16. The third quarter brought out the great teamwork of the Savage Heat...
Fred Rolland Dodge passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Franciscan Villa in Broken Arrow. He was 82 years old. Fred will be laid to rest in Trout Creek, Montana, the land he loved. Born December 22, 1939, in Noxon, Montana, at home, Fred was the son of Clarence Wayland (Wade) and Lola Irene (Elliot) Dodge. He came from humble beginnings but became an incredible marksman from a young age, killing many deer to feed his family. He graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1957. Following... Full story
Carol Ann Susic ,71, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family and friends on December 26, 2022. She was born on February 7, 1951, in Oakland, California, to Frank and Gladys Decker. In 1973 She married her best friend, Bill Susic. While in California they had two kids, Justin and Josh. Not liking the atmosphere and the future of raising a family in the Bay Area, they packed up everything and moved to Montana on June 2, 1979, where Bill started his own construction company and Carol... Full story
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Mixed Nuts 34.5 21.5 Fun Team 31.5 24.5 Leftovers 28.5 27.5 Roll ‘N Along 27 29 Jokers Wild 24.5 31.5 Com’Bak Kids 22 34 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 671; Scr. Series: Fun Team, 1952; Hcp. Game: Jokers Wild, 865; Hcp. Series: Jokers Wild, 2486; Mens Inv. Scr. Game: Ron Beaty, 214; Scr. Series: Ron Beaty, 638; Hcp. Game: Don True, 239; Hcp. Series: Ron Beaty, 689. Wms Inv. Scr Game: Deborah Rolleri, 205; Scr Series: Deborah Rolleri, 522; Hcp. Game: Deborah Rolleri, 254; Hcp. Series: Deborah Rolleri, 669. TEEN LEAGUE W L Team...
Aaron and Megan Johnson of Columbia Falls, Montana, welcomed their first child, daughter Cassandra Rose Johnson. She was born November 30, 2022, weighing 7 pounds and 18.5 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Kevin and Laura Johnson of Noxon. Maternal grandparents are Ted Kauffman of Bigfork and Natalie Kauffman of North Dakota. Welcome Cassie!... Full story
The annual Keg Bowl football game, hosted by the Gridiron Club, is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. in the field across from the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge just east of Thompson Falls. The athletes will welcome a snow-covered field for the 41st running of the football game. While most of the players are former Blue Hawk athletes, anyone is invited to join the fun, said Doug Willhite with the Gridiron Club. "It ends up being like a mini reunion," Willhite said this week. "It's fun to see some of the young guys who just graduated now play in this...
With temperatures dropping to 17 below zero, a white tailed doe comes up empty after plunging her head deep into the snow to look for food....
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SVC 4. ARIES 9. MACAO 14. CIA 15. WORDE 16. APHIS 17. ADC 18. AUSTRALIANS 20. DETERS 22. ENACT 23. SOUSE 24. MARINATED 28. SON 29. AC 30. LYRA 31. CLEPE 33. CAVER 37. AD 38. OAS 39. SARDINE 41. USA 42. YD 43. SHOES 44. DARES 46. PEGS 49. ME 50. EBB 51. UNRELATED 55. FEARS 58. AIOLI 59. KIDNAP 60. LED ZEPPELIN 64. EGO 65. EPEES 66. INANE 67. LEO 68. GIRDS 69. SENDS 70. YEN SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. SCADS 2. VIDEO 3. CACTUSES 4. AWARENESS 5. ROUS 6. IRS 7. EDT 8. SERER 9. MALAN 10. APICAL 11. CHATTY 12. AIN 13. OSS 19. ANI 21. ESOP...
