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Looking for a new active hobby that will get you through the slower months of winter? Pickleball classes have now begun for the season. Instructor, Tina Wheeler, has started teaching pickleball three nights a week to the community. As part of the adult education program sponsored by the Thompson Falls school district, these classes look to engage community involvement by contributing the local people's knowledge and passions and turning that into educational classes open to the public....
WITHOUT SNOW, the Shear family took matters into their own hands and created a snowman out of hay bales. The decor can be viewed at their property along Highway 200 west of Thompson Falls in Belknap....
They looked like colorful stars drifting into the cold night over the Sanders County Fairgrounds Saturday night. It was the annual Chinese Lantern Launch put on by the Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC), a fundraiser geared to help only Sanders County people who have been diagnosed with cancer. "That is so cool looking," said Sherry McCartney as the last group of lanterns sailed over the fairground trees. One hundred and thirteen lanterns were launched during the hour-long event. All but a...
The Sanders County Health Department offers the following advice to prepare for cold weather. The way to avoid frostbite and hypothermia is to plan for extreme cold before it arrives. Don’t get caught unprepared. Check the forecast at weather.gov or your favorite weather app, station, etc. Make checking the forecast part of your regular routine so you’ll know when to expect cold weather. Adjust Your Schedule. If possible, adjust your schedule to avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day. Try to find a warm spot for your chi...
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 wonderful and worthy organizations in our country, we hope you will consider a donation right here at home this holiday season. Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) P.O. Box 1311 Plains, MT 59859 Phone: 826-4278 Conta...
At the "first" Thanksgiving celebration in 1621, the Wampanoag Indians just showed up, but at Plains Elementary School, the Native American participation was planned and welcomed. Denise Montgomery's first graders decided to have a re-enactment of the famous feast that was held 398 years ago in Plymouth Colony (modern day Massachusetts) Friday afternoon in their classroom. The kids had the choice of being Native American or pilgrim. Only 6-year-old Palmer Revier chose to be a pilgrim. The...
4 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 22, 1979 CLIFF WEARE, NOXON PIONEER PASSES Graveside services were conducted at the Noxon Cemetery Saturday for Clifford R. Weare, 102, a pioneer of the Noxon area, who died November 14. Weare was born in North Loop, Nebraska, December 25, 1877. He came to Noxon in June 1903 when the town was comprised of only the Northern Pacific railroad buildings and a couple of shacks. Sanders County had not yet been formed. In 1904, he established the Post and Poles general merchandise store in Noxon and later had the post office in i...
SARAH FAIRBANK, Thompson Falls — “My family.” MELISSA TOTZAUER, Trout Creek — “My family, for sure.” MJ YECKLEY, Thompson Falls — “My family, and breathing. I’m 75 years old, so of course breathing.” BETTY ANN YECKLEY, Thompson Falls — “Life itself, and family is very important to me.” SHANE RICHMAN, Washington — “Family.” BOB SINK, Thompson Falls — “My son, his wife and their daughters. The Lions Manor, it’s a wonderful place to live. And my health, it's better just by living in Thompson Falls....
Every year the Sheriff’s Relief Fund works hard to help families and children in the Sanders County community. That work continues this year by providing Christmas gifts and a turkey dinner to families in need. Each year, Christmas trees are placed in local businesses throughout the county. On those trees you will find red and green heart ornaments hanging from the branches. Written on each heart is the age and gender of a child in need this Christmas. Red hearts represent girls ages 1-18 and green hearts boys ages 1-18. For each heart c...
The Paradise Center and the Sanders County Arts Council present Christmas in Paradise this Sunday, December 1, at The Paradise Center. The celebration begins with a performance by the Gothard Sisters, a Celtic trio performing a musical Christmas program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Their lively presentation, beautiful voices and blend of Celtic, folk, classical world and northwest musical influences create a memorable experience. Instrumentation includes violin and acoustic guitar, but also mandolin, bodhran, djembe, octave violin, and whistle. The...
Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) is planning their last event the year, the annual lantern launch. CNSC has been selling lanterns throughout the county for $10 each. The lanterns will be launched at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, at the Sanders County Fairgrounds. Lanterns can also be purchased as the fairgrounds Saturday evening. All sales from the lanterns go to CNSC. Kathy Miller with CNSC said a generous benefactor has donated the lanterns for this year’s event. The lanterns purchased this year are totally biodegradable, Miller s...
Toys for Tots has placed donation boxes for new and unwrapped toys in various locations in Plains, Thompson Falls and Hot Springs. Those who would like to apply for toys for their children can go online to www.toysfortots.org, email [email protected] or call (406) 212-2622. Toy requests must be received by December 12 and distribution will be Saturday, December 14....
Once again, members of the community gathered at the Community Congregational Church on Sunday to assemble and deliver Thanksgiving baskets to families in the area. Ron Reedy with the Community Congregational Church and one of the lead organizers for the event, started out by welcoming the nearly 50 volunteers, "Welcome to the 2019 turkey basket program." As Reedy gave out instructions and explained the process to everyone gathered around, there was barely standing room and all the volunteers...
Gabrielle and Adam Bache of Plains welcomed son, Rafe Michael, Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:02 p.m. He weighed nine pounds, three ounces and measured 31.75 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jim and Robin Hamilton of Novi, Michigan and Phil Jones of Detroit, Michigan. Paternal grandparents are LeeAnn and Joe Bache, Loyd and Virginia Bache of Plains and Bob Brown of Post Falls, Idaho. Welcome, Rafe....
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VFW Post 3596 Auxiliary members gathered Monday to send care packages to military people who are away from home. It was all part of the "Goody Boxes For Service Personnel" program, which the Plains VFW has been doing since World War II, said Nora Verpoorten, an Auxiliary member since 1985 and one of eight volunteers packing goodies Monday. "It helps support our military personnel and they thoroughly enjoy getting something from home," said Meralise Nass, president of the Auxiliary. "It helps...
On Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) headed to the PetSmart in Missoula and Kalispell for the stores’ National Adoption Day events. According to Wanda Thorpe, Operations and Financial Manager of TRACS, 21 dogs and a couple of kittens found their forever homes over the two-day event. “It was a good weekend at the national adoption event. I believe we adopted out 13 dogs on Saturday, and 8 dogs on Sunday.That’s a pretty high number for us on an adoption day,” Thorpe stated. “We really do rely on PetSmart as an adopti...
There is a waste crisis on our planet today, with plastic everywhere we look. And it is our responsibility, as individuals, to do something about it. There will be at least a few things on this list that you can change today to make a difference to your personal waste footprint. 1. STOP BUYING STUFF One of the biggest things you can do to reduce your waste, is to simply stop buying so much stuff. When you’re buying new things, you’re creating demand for that thing, as well as creating demand for its journey of production and the waste that com...
A bald eagle surveys the valley in the Thompson River area atop a Douglas-fir tree during early morning fog recently....
7 YEARS AGO • NOVEMBER 13, 1958 PIONEER DAY AT HERON SCHOOL When Pioneer day was observed at the Heron school Wednesday there were several “old timers” present to reminisce on what was. In the 1880s Heron was known as Heron Siding and was named for a veterinarian by the name of Heron. At that time it was a division point for the N.P. railroad. Some of the remains of the foundation of the round house can still be seen. There was a 35-room hotel which restocked the dining cars as they traveled through the area. There were three stores and 18 sa...
FAITH STEWART, Trout Creek – “I just cook it! I put it in a pan and take the feathers off it and put them in the trash. I cut the head off with a knife and eat it.” KOLTON HOLDEN, Trout Creek – “I put it in the oven. I take it out and then…well, then I just EAT IT!” HARTLEIGH BLOCK, Trout Creek – “Put it in the oven. I cook it. I pull some meat off and put flowers on it.” ROUGH RYDER, Trout Creek – “When you get home, when it's dead, you pluck it and then you throw its head outside and cook it and then eat it.” LUKE DANA, Trout Creek – “Well...
Brie Crostini with Homemade Cranberry Sauce Serves 10-12 people While there are quite a few options out there for appetizers you can easily grab at the store, you can't beat the taste of homemade. It's even better when that appetizer is easy enough to put together without consuming the better part of your day. That is where the crostini comes in. Similar to bruschetta, this little snack is so versatile, the options for ingredients are endless. A Brie crostini with homemade cranberry sauce looks...
NOXON JUNIOR HIGH The students on the seventh-grade honor roll were Samuel Burgess, Stanley Fisher, Nathan Hutfles, Maria Kirkman and Haylee Wiedeman. The students on the eighth-grade honor roll were Samuel Christensen and Martha Klaus. Honorable mention went to Emily Lucero. NOXON HIGH SCHOOL On the freshman honor roll was Avery Burgess. Honorable mention went to Abigail Baldwin, Emily Brown and Aubrey Erwin. Students who earned a spot on the sophomore honor roll were Nate Cano, Derreck Christensen, Vanessa Horner, Wyatt Lackner, Andy Koonce,...
How creative do you feel these days? The theme this year is “I’ll be home for Christmas” for the annual gingerbread contest at the Old Jail Museum in Thompson Falls. This is the 22nd year for the contest, sponsored by the Sanders County Historical Society. Once again, it will be part of the Christmas on Main Street events on December 7. “Although we are not on Main Street, we will be open from noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday for voting, and again on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. for gingerbread viewing,” museum staff stated. “You’ll find a festiv...
Renea Keough has recently been in the spotlight while running for Hot Springs Town Council. Despite losing the race earlier this month, she remains positive. "I really did want to win, but it is OK," she said with gratitude. "I am really excited for who won, to get new blood in there. I had my chance and now it is someone else's turn." Keough's chance to serve was when she sat as mayor of Hot Springs. It was during this time, just over 10 years ago, when she had an even more challenging situatio...
