Articles from the March 28, 2019 edition
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Charges filed in TF homicide
After more than 10 months of investigation, charges were filed last week in the murder of Matthew LaFriniere, a 51-year-old Thompson Falls resident who was fatally shot in May 2018. Danielle Wood, a...
Kids get running start on reading
For more than 20 years, the GFWC Thompson Falls Woman's Club has helped give kids a running start to loving reading. The Running Start program is held each spring in Thompson Falls, and this year it...
County fair welcomes new board members
The newest Sanders County Fair Commission member showed up a little late for last week's meeting, but once he settled in he got right to business. The board members were discussing the contract for...
A PARALLEL WORLD
We all have dreams we wish to come true. For 17-year-old Cooper Milne, it hasn't taken very long for that to happen. She recently published her first book of a two-part series and has plans for book...
Our Viewpoint
The dreaded tax season. We're down to the last few weeks where everyone is scrambling to remember where they put their W2s and bank statements, and making sure you track every deduction. Often times, stores will have sales encouraging you to spend...
2019 Legislature Report
We still have a few House bills that will be worked across to the Senate soon. The committee meetings have been going late to take care of business. There will still be a few bills dropped in the...
Street Smart
I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about this week and then, voila, the Mueller Report was released. Problem solved! It’s been down right entertaining watching the Democrats scramble once the...
Wall is unaffordable, unstoppable
Recently The Ledger asked local citizens whether Montana troops should be sent to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border. Of the six replies, all supported the possibility. Two spun off into support for The Wall, one into sympathy for President Trump. That...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • MARCH 27, 1969 PLAINS SCHOOL READY Students of grades seven through 12 will move into the new Plains junior-senior high school Friday to begin classes Monday in the new structure which replaces the old high school building erected i...
Question of the Week
JERRY TRUELOCK, Nevada – “I’d use a gunny sack or burlap or cloth flour bags — anything that is recyclable. “ RITA HUEBSCHMAN, Trout Creek – “I use paper because it is biodegradable. I always have. If you cut down forests for the paper, they a...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 5; T. Falls, 10; Plains, 10; H. Springs, 6; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, March 17 Intoxicated driver ran over a dog and almost hit the owner, H. Springs. Neighbors dogs in yard chasing owner’s dogs and kids, T. Falls. Domestic disturbance...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Jeannie Sampson, 44, driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, $275; basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $20; failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, $85. David...
T. Falls art initiative gets boost
Thompson Falls Main Street Committee (TFMSC) is embarking on a new adventure through the creation of the Thompson Falls Public Art Initiative. The goal is to build relations between local businesses, artists and the public while creating a life-long...
Keeping it Green
WHAT TO DO WITH HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE? Household hazardous waste is any substance that has the potential to injure people, pets or the environment through skin contact or ingestion. It is in your kitchen, basement, garage, shop or greenhouse,...
ADVENTURE IN ANTARCTICA
"You just got back from WHERE?" The Missoula airport parking lot attendant was incredulous. "Antarctica," I replied, handing him payment for my long-term parking ticket. "Isn't it cold enough for you...
Blakely Celeste Boehme
Brittany Hoy and Johnathan Boehme welcomed a daughter, Blakely Celeste Boehme, on March 4, 2019, at 8:29 a.m. Blakely measured 17 inches long and weighed 4 lbs., 1 oz. Maternal grandfather is John...
Winston James Browning
Enola Lynn Flock welcomed a son, Winston James Browning, at 2:05 p.m. on March 7, 2019. Winston was 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and measures 20.75 inches. Maternal granparents are Steve and Dawn Largent of...
Zane Leo Greenwood
Rhiannon and Jacob Greenwood welcomed a son, Zane Leo Greenwood, on March 7, 2019. Zane was born at 11:25 p.m., weighting 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and measuring 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are...
Milo Banx McDonald
Ashley Petri and Cassidy McDonald of Plains welcomed a son, Milo Banx McDonald, on March 8, 2019. Milo was born at 10:27 a.m., weighin 8 lbs., 1.1 oz., and measuring 20.75 inches long. Maternal...
Energy assistance available
Did you know that Low Income Energy Assistance benefits may be retroactive to charges incurred since October 1, 2018, even if you’ve already made payments? Applications for the program are accepted until April 30. To learn more, contact Community A...
Engagement
Robert and Debbie Brown announce the marriage of their daughter, Emily, to Thomas Schell, son of Mark and Kathy Schell. The couple will be married Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m. at The Barn at Madar Farm...
Chamber to unveil website at April networking event
The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce is presenting a new networking opportunity for community members. Business After Hours is set for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls. The program will focus on introducing new...
Local FWP instructors honored for service
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) honored the service of its Region 1 hunter and bowhunter education instructors at an annual workshop on March 9 in Kalispell. Instructors from Sanders County were...
Young bowlers finish season with tournament
Bowling season 2019 is in the books for young bowlers. The season ended with the second reinstatement of original founders Gene and Ruth LaBrosse's no-tap tournament. According to Thompson Falls...
