Articles from the February 23, 2023 edition
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BRAIN POWER
Imagine rewarding students to get out of doing homework, but that's what happened at Plains School last week when a dozen students calling themselves "Camo" were proclaimed champions in a near...
TFHS student receives state honor
A Thompson Falls High School student was recognized last week with a state award. Kaden Cox received the "Yes I Can" award and was honored at halftime of the Blue Hawks' district tournament play-in...
Prevention specialist looks to have positive impact
Amy Pushchak has a background in education, and her new position is allowing her to expand that experience. Pushchak started last fall as Sanders County’s Prevention Specialist at Western Montana...
Board of Health accepts protocol
The Sanders County Board of Health last week voted to accept a Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocol, a document that has taken nearly a year to revise and adopt. Commissioner Tony Cox started last week’s Board of Health meeting by stating...
Learning to get along
I am usually at the courthouse a couple times a week. I attend meetings, conduct interviews and take care of business matters. When I bought the Ledger six years ago, there would maybe be two people at different public meetings, if that many. I was...
Slice of Life: The value and gift of mentoring
I so appreciate being able to write about differing aspects of what affects our lives. When I was considering topics to write on, I began to think of the people who have influenced my life. Whether...
Remember When?
55 YEARS AGO • FEBRUARY 15, 1968 FIRE LEVELS LARSON STORE Fire completely destroyed Thompson Falls’ oldest and largest retail establishment, Larsons & Greens, Inc. early Wednesday morning. The fire was first noted when a transformer on an...
Question of the week: How do you prepare for a winter storm?
RANDY BROSSMAN, Whitepine - “Get all fueled up — fuel in my generator, wood in the stove.” RICHARD CRY, Noxon - “Plenty of wood, bundle up and have snow tires or chains.” TOMMY BRYLSKI, Thompson Falls - “Warm clothes.” TARA FOREMAN,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Tanner Rohletter, 25, night speeding, $200. Megan Holman, 25, failure to have child under 6 years old/less than 60 lbs properly restrained, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. John Belknap, 71, turning when unsafe to do so, $85....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 2; Trout Creek, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, February 13 Disturbance, Plains. Civil standby, Plains. Fire, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Civil standby, T. Falls. Suspicious activity. Tuesday, Fe...
Legislative Update
We have processed most of the Red Tape reduction bills the Governor promised were coming our way, at least in the House. Passing the tax rebate, income tax refund, and equipment tax million dollar exemption have been accomplished in the House and...
Plains students to put on skits
The Plains Drama Club will be putting on a new performance at the school's new gymnasium next week and for the first time the students will be doing three separate short skits each night. The club wil...
Little Mermaind coming to TF
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre original adaptation of "The Little Mermaid" Monday, March 13 at the Thompson Falls Elementary gym. Auditions will run 3:30-5:30 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:20 and plan to...
Haylee Elizabeth Nelson
Our beloved Haylee Elizabeth, 17, passed away February 6, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Jessica, sister, Annabelle, brother, Donny, and sister, Palin, along with an overwhelming number of... Full story
Alva Arthur 'Alvie' Anderson
March 14, 1943 - January 26, 2023 Our Lord and ruler in life took Alva Arthur "Alvie" Anderson as he was lovingly called on January 26, 2023, at 9:30 p.m. in his foster care provider's home in... Full story
Richard "Dick" Cooperman
February 21, 1940 – February10, 2023 Our beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Dick Cooperman, peacefully passed away on February 10, 2023, after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease and... Full story
Francis A. "Frank" Braun
Francis A. "Frank" Braun passed away February 19, 2023, at 1:55 p.m. Born in Lewiston, Idaho, October 25, 1942, he served with distinction as an Air Force medic before spending many years in the... Full story
T. Falls student wants sport court upgraded
How do students at Thompson Falls high school spend their lunch time? Some may leave and go to the store, others may go home, but what about those who can’t leave? Those who can’t leave spend their lunch time either playing basketball in the gym...
Noxon, Hot Springs end season at district tourney
The basketball season ended for Sanders County teams at the District 14-C tournament, but both Noxon and Hot Springs fought hard against the competition, including each other, as they gave their all...
Hawks advance to divisionals
The Blue Hawk boys and girls stood their ground at the District Tournament in Eureka last weekend, and will be moving on to showcase their talents in Anaconda this weekend for the Western B...
Final games for Horsemen, Trotters
Plains ended their basketball season last weekend at the 7-B District tournament. Both teams improved their individual talent and teamwork throughout the season. The Trotters and Horsemen started...
Young grapplers compete in Superior
It was a big time for little guys in Superior Saturday when hundreds of boys and girls gathered for a day of battle on the wrestling mats. It was the first Little Guy Wrestling match of the season...
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SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. SALP 5. EPHA 9. ENDEAR 11. SALADS 13. CADUCEI 15. RESERVE 16. TIL 17. EDDIE VEDDER 19. OLIN 21. ELATE 22. ERA 23. SNAP 25. EMIR 26. DNB 27. GRIS 29. BRIBES 31. REAP 33. ETON 34. COSTAR 36. YWIS 38. CAW 39. IDES 41. SELF 43. EON... Full story
