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TODD SCOTT, Las Vegas, Nevada - “I would pay, at most, $6 for a gallon of gas.” JUDY GEISBUSCH, Thompson Falls - “Four dollars a gallon would be fair.” BRANDI TRELATSKY, Thompson Falls - “I wouldn’t want to pay more than $3 a gallon for gas!” TRAVIS CITRINO, Trout Creek - “Four dollars. That’s it.” MARY McGANN, Plains - “We have paid over $3 before for gas, so we would probably be willing to do $3.50 or $4.” KAREN DYKSTRA, Thompson Falls - “I would pay up to $4 a gallon, but it would be an emergency if I did that....
Thompson Falls High School senior Megan Baxter, nominee for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Program, has been awarded first place for her essay which was submitted for a DAR scholarship. The contact allows only one senior per high school to apply. Lyn Dziergas with the DAR, said Baxter wrote her essay on citizenship and how the combined actions of many good citizens keep our nation moving forward by preserving and learning from the past. Baxter based her essay on...
There is a time of the year that comes right after winter and just before spring. It’s that time of the year when the snow is beginning to melt, but new life has yet to emerge. It’s that time of the year when the world begins to thaw, and your boots begin to sink. I call it, the season of mud. I’ve found this year in particular, is exceptionally muddy. I blame the ducks. I house my chickens and ducks together in the same coop. While they all get along just fine, I’m now beginning to see why this isn’t always recommended. Ducks are messy. Adorab...
An almost-clear blue sky greets the Clark Fork Reservoir near the NorthWestern Energy dam in Thompson Falls on Monday....
The Clark Fork Valley Elks (CFVE) hosted their second community baby shower for expecting mothers and families with children in Sanders County on Saturday. "The event was made possible with Spotlight grant funds from the Elks National Foundation," said Michelle Blackstone with CFVE. Due to coronavirus health concerns, this year's event looked a little different. While food and beverages were still offered for attendees, there were no activities or games for families. However, mothers and...
THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 51 37 Rock’n Bowl 50 38 Dolls with Balls 48.5 39.5 Nascar Freaks 43.5 44.5 Talk of the Town 34 54 Balls to the Wall 34 54 Team Scr. Game: Nascar Freaks, 476 Scr. Series: Nascar Freaks, 1326; Hcp. Game: Nascar Freaks, 662; Hcp. Series: Nascar Freaks, 1884; Inv. Scr. Game: Linde Pavlik, 175; Scr. Series: Shelly Wrightson, 471; Hcp. Game: Karissa Lowe, 260; Hcp. Series: Marshanna Drop, 673. BOWLING BEAUTIES W L Lane Blazers 58 30 Sunflower Gals 47.5 40.5 Aspire PT 36 52 Gardner Ranch 34.5 53.5 T...
As summer is coming closer and activities pick up, Sanders County boards are looking for help in keeping projects moving. The county is looking for volunteers to join over 40 boards, with nearly half of these having vacancies and some possessing several vacant positions. Many of these boards meet once a month and some quarterly. According to Jennifer Ekberg, executive assistant to the county commissioners, anyone can apply and they “vary in degree of involvement.” Some of these board seats require less experience and participation than oth...
6 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 25, 1916 IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! The Sanders County Ledger, with this issue, celebrates its 11th birthday, entering upon the 12th year of its existence. Established in 1905, the first issue made its appearance on February 24. J.T. Spencer, its founder, was also publisher, manager, superintendent, foreman and editor-in-chief, and for about five years Mr. Spencer conducted the paper and did it well. In January, 1910, the paper was sold to E.H. Rathbone, who ran the plant about a...
DANIEL MOORE, Thompson Falls - “I’d say a Mexican resort.” NATHANIEL MOORE, Seattle, Washington - “If I could go anywhere, I would stay right here." AVERY JOHNSON, Idaho Falls, Idaho - “A Sicilian beach, because it’s warm and pretty.” ERIN KENEADY, Thompson Falls - “Ireland or Hawaii.” AMANDA SIOR, Trout Creek - “Tahiti.” KRYSTENA BOES, Plains - “I would go to Hawaii!...
I would not classify myself as a very experienced skier. However, I am beginning to learn my way around the slopes. Even knowing this, it has been wonderful and humbling to introduce my girlfriend to the sport. I had forgotten how much more often one spends in or on the snow when starting versus floating over top of it, as a skier should. Skiing is widely considered a challenging sport. Unlike baseball, football or any other sport centered around the movement of a projectile, not just anyone can put on skis and hope to get to the bottom of the...
The Rex Community Theater hosted their second-ever open mic night last week that brought the community out of their long winter slumber. From the sounds of a serene Native American flute, to some foot stomping country music, the Rex was the place to be Friday night. Artists and musicians of all genres showcased their talents on a stage lined with guitars and mics, each performance was met with a loud round of applause from the audience of around 50. “The outpouring of interest in our open mic ni...
The Clark Fork Valley Elks (CFVE) are set to host a second community baby shower for residents of Sanders County. The event focuses on health, safety, well-being and literacy for the family. “The event was an overwhelming success last year,” said Michelle Blackstone with CFVE. “The participants were surprised by the items that were given to them and extremely appreciative.” Invitations have been sent out to expecting mothers and families with infants throughout the county. CFVE is expecting to provide approximately 36 expecting familie...
"I'm a romantic and I just thought that day would be a good day to get married," said Pam Brophy, when asked why she and her husband Mike decided to get hitched on Valentine's Day 50 years ago. "I think we both figured out that it would be too hard to break somebody else in," said Mike, as they laughed, talking about why they have been together so long. The couple met when Pam was a junior in high school. At the time, they both lived in Spokane, Washington. Pam threw a party with some of her...
According to the demographers at the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2020 there were over 90,000 centenarians on record. Julian Lofthus, a resident at Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Thompson Falls, has now joined the elite group. "I don't really feel like I'm that old," Lofthus said. "But I don't feel like I did when I was in my teens." While Lofthus said it is harder to get around these days, he's in no hurry. "I'll get there sooner or later," he chuckled. Born on January 5, 1921, Lofthus celebrated...
7 YEARS AGO • JANUARY 17, 1951 WWP GETS APPROVAL ON CABINET GORGE; CONSTRUCTION WILL BE PUSHED The Washington Water Power company has received the “go ahead” signal on its request to build the Cabinet Gorge dam. Heads of the company received word from Washington, D.C., that the federal power commission had granted a permit to construct the high power dam which will provide an additional 200,000 kilowatts of power to serve the company’s customers. For the past few weeks contractors for the company have been constructing access roads to the dam...
APRIL REILLY, Trout Creek - “Anything below 20 degrees, I’m inside.” DARCY FARLAN, Thompson Falls - “When the weather is below zero, that is definitely too cold.” RICK DELANEY, Belknap - “When it is below zero, that’s too cold for me.” ROD HART, Thompson Falls - “I believe about 31 or 32 below zero, because anything below that starts to damage the lungs.” THAILA BONNEY, Trout Creek - “It would be too cold for me to go outside when I have to bundle up in layers and it’s almost to the negatives.” JOELLE MAYFIELD, Thompson Falls - “When th...
February is not only for Valentine's Day celebrations. It is also "I Love to Read" month. Noxon Elementary School teachers commemorated the theme last Thursday by dressing up as their favorite book characters. Teachers in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth collaborated to dress the parts of Laura Numeroff's "If You..." series. Meanwhile, "Students were dressed up as popular story characters such as Pete the Cat, Ladybug Girl, Elsa, and Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes to name a few," shared...
The Plains and Paradise Senior Center was challenged by COVID-19 this last year to continue serving the senior citizens of Sanders County. Despite these challenges, home delivered meals continued without interruption. According to the center, sit-down meals were discontinued but grab-and-go meals were implemented. Income is down considerably, while expenses remain approximately the same. The Plains Paradise Senior Center is asking for the community’s help. Last year they discovered the air conditioner needed to be replaced and the cost will b...
Even with the weather in single digits, at least 180 riders showed up last Saturday to participate in the Cabinet Ridge Riders (CRR) annual snowmobile fun run. According to Alexis Dean, secretary for CRR, they may have lost a few people to the cold, but it was still an impressive turnout. She said that generally the event attracts anywhere from 150 to well over 200 people. This was CRR's 30th year holding this event. The Poker Run was hosted at the Lakeside Motel, where participants showed up...
THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 47 33 Rock’n Bowl 44 36 Dolls with Balls 42.5 37.5 Nascar Freaks 39.5 40.5 Talk of the Town 33 47 Balls to the Wall 33 47 Team Scr. Game: Dangerous Dames, 482; Scr. Series: Nascar Freaks, 1246; Hcp. Game: Balls to the Wall, 703; Hcp. Series: Balls to the Wall, 1878; Inv. Scr. Game: Linde Pavlik, 196; Scr. Series: Ginger Ward, 503; Hcp. Game: Mitzi Hart, 261; Hcp. Series: Wendy Kelley, 657. BOWLING BEAUTIES W L Lane Blazers 50 30 Sunflower Gals 42.5 37.5 Gardner Ranch 34.5 45.5 Aspire PT 33 4...
SNOW FLIES as a bald eagle leaves its perch in a snow-covered larch tree on Sunday. The winter snowstorm Friday and Saturday made way for a crisp, clear Sunday in the Clark Fork Valley. For this weekend's forecast, see page 6....
Last week a student from Plains High School decided to give back to first responders and invited three representatives to come out to the school shop class. Madison Elliott, who has lived in Plains for the last four years, recently got voted in as a state officer for SkillsUSA. As an officer, she traveled to Helena where she, and six other state officers prepared gift baskets to give to local first responders in their hometowns. They prepared 18 gift baskets and each officer took three home...
JOE BOYER TELLS HIS STORY From an interview by Bert Minwegen in the mid 40’s Excerpt from Wild Horse Plains Centennial Issue - 1983 Getting the upper hand on his 92nd year, Joe Boyer of Plains today remains as one of the more remarkable old timers in western Montana and the northwest. Showing no sign of mental slipping in his old age and physically in excellent condition except for failing eyesight, Joe’s recollections are told vividly and with a keen sense of humor. Born in southern Oregon Joe worked on the Northern Pacific railroad as a you...
ASHLEY GROUNDS, Thompson Falls - “We are planning on going to soak at a hot springs. It’s going to be an overnight and I’m excited.” NORVA FRANK, Thompson Falls - “The most memorable Valentine’s Day was the one my girlfriend will never let me forget and that was the one that I forgot.” HOLLY SANDERS, Thompson Falls - “Last Valentine’s Day was the best. We had a special dinner and rose petals and strawberries and chocolate, and it was a lot of fun.” SCHAEFFER LEIB, Thompson Falls - “Favorite Valentine’s Day treat is filet mignon.” CASSIE D...
PLAINS ELEMENTARY Plains School District released their honor roll achievers for the second semester. In fourth grade Kylar Bannout, Kiara Brown, Utah Butler, Madison Hill, Briauna Kulawinski, Reese Meredith, Miranda Dawson, Talon Ferlan, Karissa French, Emery Josephson, Kameryn Malmend, Jackson Revier, Cooper Spurr, Joshua Warta, Mason Goodwin, Cadence Hansen, Gary Rehbein, Kylie Silva, Merijah Reinke, Hailey Dimond, Halen Erickson, Palin Nelson, and Baily Slusher earned placement. Fifth grade includes Tia Bellinger, Emma Dimond, Annika...
