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SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SAND 5. CWM 8. RBC 11. STARR 13. A HA 14. RARE 15. RAJAB 16. NOR 17. AGAR 18. RABIT 20. DOS 21. IEEE 22. ANOPHELES 25. INCORPOREAL 30. SEAWEED 31. ELI 32. HERES 33. CILIA 38. ISO 41. ARIDITY 43. DECAPITATOR 45. SERENADED 48. SANA 49. ERA 50. SABIN 55. EBAN 56. GIG 57. PRAAM 59. GETA 60. ANI 61. TAMPA 62. ORE 63. LAO 64. EBON SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. SSR 2. ATAR 3. NAJA 4. DRAB 5. CANDOR 6. WHOOPEE 7. MARSHAL 8. RAGEE 9. BRAES 10. CERE 12. RBI 14. RAIL 19. TAPE 23. NOD 24. ELICIT 25. ISH 26. NEE 27. CAR 28. OWE 29. RESIDE 34. IDA...
4 YEARS AGO • APRIL 7, 1983 FALLS BANK MOVING This is moving weekend for officers and employees of the First State Bank of Montana and Monday the Thompson Falls financial institution will open for business in its new home across from the City Hall and south of the Towne House Hotel (restaurant in the Black Bear Hotel building). While preparations for the move have been underway for several weeks, the actual moving of equipment, machines and furniture will start Friday afternoon. The bank will continue to maintain its regular lobby hours w...
Willenn Hall, Thompson Falls - “A good compost pile.” Nadine Webster, Thompson Falls - “My husband does it.” Jan Henry, Thompson Falls - “To plant a variety and I help my friends with their green thumb.” Ivy Lulack, Plains - “Using epsom salts for tomatoes.” Mary Lapp, Thompson Falls - “Spray Neam oil on my tomatoes and right after a rain I put diatomaceous earth on my green beans to kill bugs.” Julie Burford, Plains - “Use the best quality dirt you can....
Maygan Swanson and Aiden Currie (left) were recently crowned king and queen at Noxon High School's prom....
Name: Zachary Hannum Education: Noxon Public Schools, Class of 1990. United States Navy operator school, Gulfport, Mississippi. Attended Montana Western. Occupation: Currently own and operate Montana Trees Inc. a wholesale Nursery stock business based at our home in Trout Creek. Own and operate Montana Nursery, a retail and landscaping business based in Helena, Montana. What qualities would make you an effective school board member? Growing up in Trout Creek I attended school there myself and my son now attends school there. Not much has...
Name: Lana Dicken Education: Master’s in Social Work Occupation: Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Mental Health Therapist What qualities would make you an effective school board member? As a therapist I am a skilled communicator, being able to engage in active listening and de-escalating highly emotional situations. I work well with others, including those I may have opposing views. I tend to make decisions based on logic and reason without being persuaded by strong emotions. In my profession I have been trained to see things from multiple per...
Name: Colton Stephens Education: High school graduate, 2 years of college Occupation: Farmer, Rancher, Small Business Owner What qualities would make you an effective school board member? I believe I would be an effective school board candidate because I have the ability to approach the situation with a fresh set of eyes. I also have a great attention to detail What do you see as the opportunities and challenges in your district? Opportunities: I see an opportunity for student growth in academics. Challenges: Teacher quality, retention, and mor...
Name: Matthew Toyias Education: Some college Occupation: Grocery Stocker, Retired USN. What qualities would make you an effective school board member? Thoughtfulness to the needs of others and the ability to be decisive while working to meet those needs. I have prior experience in education from K-12, as well as career and professional development in the service for junior and senior members. What do you see as the opportunities and challenges in your district? The people in this community really care and making sure that we can meet their...
Name: Jennifer Hammond What qualities would make you an effective school board member? I, Jennifer Hammond, have many good qualities. I believe in the importance of having integrity and demonstrating this through community. I am a self-confident individual and have great leadership skills. I am excellent at problem-solving, and believe that in a group setting, a solution can always be found. Drive and determination are qualities needed while maintaining a positive attitude. I value discretion and confidentiality. Having empathy and compassion...
Volunteers and board members of the Paradise Center hold their ceremonial tools for a mini roundhouse groundbreaking ceremony. From left is Benita Jo Hanson, Dave Colyer, Kathleen Hubka, Shanna Miller, Jackie Colyer, Karen Thorson, Susan Lepore, Carol Brooker, Mac Hall, John Thorson and Gin Weber. The ceremony was held on Monday at the site of the future mini roundhouse at the Paradise Center. Details on the building will be published in next week's Ledger....
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. BOBS 5. CURES 10. BABA 14. ALEE 15. PRAMS 16. AMON 17. REDE 18. SCREE 19. BISK 20. BAALS 22. HER 23. BEACH 24. SATIRICAL 27. ATE 30. TAN 31. TUB 32. BMW 35. COBWEB 37. BUB 38. GAEA 39. TUBAS 40. BOS 41. SALAD 42. OPEC 43. BAG 44. BABBLE 45. RED 46. BED 47. RAG 48. OSS 49. SILICATES 52. BAAED 55. NYC 56. SABER 60. AGUA 61. DACES 63. BALE 64. BAEL 65. AGAMA 66. IDEA 67. ERRS 68. BEDEW 69. NEAP SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. BARB 2. OLEA 3. BEDA 4. SEELS 5. CPS 6. URCHIN 7. RARER 8. EMERITUS 9. SSE 10. BABEL 11. AMIA 12. BOSC 13. ANKH 21....
For the first time the Plains Lions Club and the Assembly of God Church moved their annual Easter Egg Hunt up one day and it was a big success, according to organizers. "I really like doing it on Saturday," said Jessica Peterson, the primary coordinator with the church. Peterson and several other members of the Church on the Move have missed Easter Sunday services for the last six years because they were setting up the Easter egg hunt, which had been held at 1 p.m. on Easter Sunday. The Plains...
8 YEARS AGO • MARCH 31, 1943 ROCK SLIDE A big rock slide blocked the Clark Fork highway east of Thompson Falls near Weeksville Saturday evening. The slide was about a block long. Approximately 50,000 yards of rock impeded highway traffic. The highway department had to bring in a steam shovel and it was not until Tuesday evening the road was opened for travel. APRIL 21, 1943 • A GOOD OFFER The Army has relinquished the buildings and property at the Thompson River CCC camp, to the Forest Service. These buildings were of excellent con...
Cody Albano - “Helping my dad do firewood.” Quinn Nichols - “Going to Phoenix Arizona to see my Nana and Papa.” Isaac Milner - “Swimming, fishing, boating and tubing.” Emma Brotherton - “Running and looking forward to Easter.” Elena Buys - “Art, bike riding and I like to do my nails.” Hartleigh Block - “Going to wrestle at a big tournament....
Wendy Kelley and BJ Handford racked up 7,650 points to win the GFWC Woman’s Club Pinochle Marathon for the second month in a row. Juanita Triplett and Cal Pomrenke were second in March with 6,410 points and Pat Ingraham and Nancy Gressang third with 6,030. After seven months of play, Cathay Mills and Jim Hurst are in first place overall with 38,480, Kelley and Handford are second with 37,790 and Linda Haywood and Renee Klinger sit in third place with 36,204. Other overall scores include: Pinkie Nelson and Joyce Hilt, 36,040; Triplett and P...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. AMU 4. PAN 7. SSB 10. REP 11. AGE 12. ALE 13. AMEND 15. RAM 16. DERMA 19. SATIATE 21. ENDEMIC 23. PRESTOS 24. SOLVENT 25. CERE 26. EPEE 27. ASSISTS 30. SESSION 34. DAB 35. ABN 36. ONESELF 41. BROWNIE 45. ALAI 46. AERO 47. DRUMLIN 50. SIERRAS 54. INSPIRE 55. ENGRAVE 56. PAULO 57. SAM 59. AIKEN 60. RET 61. SAE 62. NEE 63. PST 64. ERN 65. ODD SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. ARETE 2. MENISCI 3. UPDATES 4. PARESES 5. AGA 6. NEMESES 7. SADDLES 8. SLEEVES 9. BERME 13. ASP 14. MAR 17. MIN 18. ACT 20. TORT 22. NOPE 27. ADO 28. SAN 29. SBE 31. IAN...
Scott "Tuff" Ryder, Trout Creek School Interviewed by Karen Thorson Scott "Tuff" Ryder is 14 years of age and an eighth-grade student at Trout Creek School. His artistic talent is clearly recognized by many, including Principal Preston Wenz, his teacher Ms. Jo Hanson, and fellow students (who often ask him to depict something of interest to them). He prefers graphite (pencil) as an art medium and he has mastered it, from sharp lines to soft shading. His subject matter spans from Japanese swords...
3 YEARS AGO • APRIL 15, 1993 VALLEY BANK OPENS HOT SPRINGS DOORS The new Valley Bank of Hot Springs opened its doors for business Monday morning, April 5, with a bit of paving and landscaping still needed to complete the exterior view. Allen Burk, president of the Ronan and Hot Springs banks said the move into Hot Springs had been exciting, as it constituted a major expansion for their business. “The response has been overwhelming,” Buhr said. He said the community has been so cooperative and appreciative of the new facility he feels assur...
Mary Yoder, Plains - “Something for kids, like a bouncy house. There’s not much here for kids, particularly in the winter” Dewey Duffel, Thompson Falls - “A larger organic store.” Russel Hunt, Trout Creek - “A fish cleaning station.” Fay Weatherly, Plains - “Mini golf.” Cricket Owens, Plains - “We need low-income housing and a drug and alcohol recovery center.” Earl Lewis, Noxon - “A supermarket....
Last Saturday, the Trout Creek Archery Club hosted the first annual Sanders County Dodgeball Tournament fundraiser to help send the Trout Creek middle school Montana State Champions to Nationals in Sandy, Utah. "The Trout Creek NASP Archery Team refereed the dodgeball games and ran the concession stands to raise funds for Nationals," said Beckie Doyle, Trout Creek Archery Club president. Eight teams battled for their chance to climb their way up the ladder in the double elimination bracket...
In their continuous endeavor to support the community in Sanders County, Clark Fork Valley Elks (CFVE), with the support of a grant from the Elks National Fund, donated $2,500 in total to senior centers in early March. CFVE was able to donate around $400 each to Heron, Noxon, Trout Creek, Thompson Falls, Plains and Paradise senior centers. Christine Munday with CFVE personally delivered checks to the majority of the centers as she believes they are an integral part of the community. "CFVE will...
SOLUTION ACROSS 1. PEPSIS 7. AMEBAS 13. CABOOSE 14. PERILED 16. AC 17. SAMARITAN 19. DE 20. RIPER 22. MAC 23. SARAN 25. AFAR 26. SATES 28. LETO 29. TYR 30. PAN 31. SSR 33. FIT 34. BMOC 36. EOCENE 38. STOAS 40. BERGS 41. ARISES 43. PLEA 44. MIL 45. SAD 47. CUE 48. BEG 51. ONES 53. EAGAN 55. ELUL 56. VIDAL 58. NBC 59. ABELE 60. AD 61. PEACETIME 64. OD 65. RADIATE 67. UMBRAGE 69. DARNED 70. SPOTTY SOLUTION DOWN 1. PACIFY 2. EB 3. POSER 4. SOAR 5. ISM 6. SEAMAN 7. APICES 8. MET 9. ERAS 10. BINAL 11. AL 12. SEDATING 13. CARAT 15. DENOTES 18. RAT...
Ledger photo by Jennifer Curran Thompson Falls Elementary students grades 3-6 run a lap with Principal Len Dorscher on Monday to kick off the "Running Start" reading program....
Sanders County high schools crowned prom royalty recently....
7 YEARS AGO • MARCH, 1953 CLARK FORK FERRY IS DISCUSSED M.C. Sutherland, chairman of the Sanders County Board of Commissioners and Al Libra, County Attorney met with the Mineral County Board of Commissioners in Superior to discuss financing and construction of a new ferry across the Clark Fork River between St. Regis and Paradise. An agreement was drawn and signed by which the two counties will share the cost of rebuilding the ferry, each to be repaid from a percentage of tolls collected. Total cost of the project to be approximately $8,000. T...
