Articles from the April 9, 2020 edition
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TFHS teacher helps provide protective gear
"Innovation comes from many different places," said Eric Nygaard, a science teacher and robotics coach at Thompson Falls High School. "It's kind of full of these different little pieces of peoples...
Community steps up to help CFVH
Clark Fork Valley Hospital has had no recorded coronavirus cases as of last week, but that's not stopping the staff from making sure they're ready if it happens, according to Physician Assistant Nick...
COMMUNITY HELPERS
Many community members have already become familiarized with Beautification Days, the yearly event aimed at keeping Thompson Falls clean as well as helping neighbors with sprucing up around their...
Plains grocery store's curbside shopping a hit
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, McGowan Grocery in Plains is doing its part to continue supplying residents with needed food and other supplies to survive, but they're also making it safer for...
OUR VIEWPOINT: Efforts are working
Staying at home so much makes us a little anxious. Thankfully we have plenty of outdoor space to explore in Sanders County. We can practice social distancing while still getting fresh air. Yes, it makes us a little antsy to not be in our normal...
Healthy lungs are important
Editor: In this difficult and challenging time dealing with the coronavirus, there has never been a better time for smokers to quit and for people to protect their health by avoiding use of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Scientists...
OTHER VIEWPOINTS: The Future of Regret, or Not
At some point in weeks or months, this disruption to our lives will be past us. It’s difficult for us to know when that will be, our hopes and fears notwithstanding. We do know that God is fully aware and we should take some comfort from that k...
STREET SMART: A Positive Reaction
The only thing we have read about or watched in the news for the last month or so has been about the coronavirus. I understand that it’s the media’s job to keep us informed, but it seems that non...
REMEMBER WHEN?
5 YEARS AGO • APRIL 16, 1970 SURVEY SAYS FACILITIES IN FALLS INADEQUATE Residents of Thompson Falls find more of their facilities and services are inadequate and the boat dock, streets and s...
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
BILL BROWN, — “I do not wear a mask in public because I just feel that I’m safe and I’m not prone to getting an illness.” MARIE CRICKET OWENS — “I wear a mask because I have bronchial asthma.” CHRISTINE MUNDAY — “I wear a mask in public because I...
Driver charged with DUI after taking out signs
by Ledger Staff A 43-year-old woman has been charged with driving under the influence after she was arrested following reports of a vehicles swerving in Thompson Falls. Last Wednesday, Thompson Falls...
Sheriff's Log
Monday, March 30 Livestock, Plains. Child welfare, abuse, Dixon. Probation violation, T. Falls. Fire, T. Falls. Report of threats made by neighbor. Intimidation, harassment, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Tuesday, March 31 Motor...
Justice Court
Motor Carrier Services Jerry Smith, 42, operating with expired registration, $85. Montana Highway Patrol Madalyn Franks, 33, seatbelt violation, $20. Stacey Battancourt, 58, fail to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt...
ELECTION 2020: Plains School Board
NAME: Ellen Childress OCCUPATION: Self-Employed 1. What is unique about you that would benefit the school board? My time as a parent, a home school teacher, a mother of public school students and a public school teacher have given me a unique set of...
ELECTION 2020: Plains School Board
NAME: Amy Schrenk OCCUPATION: Customer Service Representative-USFS 1. What is unique about you that would benefit the school board? The combination of my experience in customer service and being a member of a National Incident Management Team where...
John Creel Steward
John Creel Steward, 58 was peacefully invited to meet his maker in heaven on the morning of March 31, 2020. John was born on July 16, 1961, to Barbara (Reich) and Clarence "Tarzan" Steward in Bonners... Full story
Kristopher Colt Nelson
Kristopher Colt Nelson passed away March 4, 2020, at home in Trout Creek, Montana. He was born January 9, 1977, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he spent the first year of his life. He also lived in San Diego and Vallejo, California, Spokane and Colville,... Full story
COMMUNITY KINDNESS
by Miriah Kardelis It's a simple but brilliant idea: a shelter that is built to house books, reading material and other sources of media to be exchanged freely among community members. Little Free Lib...
CFVH ramps up telehealth use during pandemic
Telehealth is nothing new to the healthcare industry and Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH), but it will now be a tool that is utilized more frequently during the COVID-19 pandemic to connect patients...
Dedicated to the outdoors
After serving over one decade as Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Program Coordinator, Mitchell "Sandy" Compton has decided to pass his hiking boots and backpack of duties on to someone else. As...
Noxon senior signs with Dawson CC
Rylan Weltz signed a national letter of intent last week, declaring his intention to play basketball for the Dawson Community College Buccaneers, the Glendive junior college announced in a press...
Coach in her own world
Plains golf coach Lisa Brown was in her own little world Tuesday morning. “I’m living the dream,” she said. “Sitting here in an empty classroom with my life-sized Larry Bird cutout for company. “This...
Coach waits for word on season
by John Hamilton Hope springs eternal in our modern COVID-19 world but will the virus allow us to have our sports fun? Or any sports fun in the foreseeable future? When it comes to spring sports, it ain’t over yet, but it does seem to be getting c...
Keeping spices, herbs is easy with proper use and storage
Everyone knows any homemade dish comes to life when you cook with spices and herbs. Whether they are fresh or dried; these two additions boost flavor, aroma and color to your food. The Old Farmer's...
Many options for non-dairy milk
If you are lactose-intolerant, someone with a dairy allergy, vegan, maybe someone who just doesn’t like the taste of cow milk; dairy free milk substitutions are options you are very familiar with. However, for many out there, the numerous n...
