Articles from the April 15, 2021 edition
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FINDING THE PERFECT FIT
The Plains Community Clothing Bank is reaching out to help students look good for the school prom. The clothing bank exists to give away clothes, but this time of year it provides prom dresses for...
T. Falls projects advance
The wastewater project and improvements to the water system in Thompson Falls are progressing, Mayor Mark Sheets said this week. "The sewer project is on time and within budgets and there have been no real concerns," Sheets said at Monday's City Coun...
CFVH podiatrist has local roots
Clark Fork Valley Hospital is featuring a new podiatrist and he's no stranger to Sanders County. Dr. Brian Schenavar began as a consulting specialist at Plains Family Medicine on April 6 and will be...
1 dead in Hwy 200 crash
One person was killed and another injured when a passenger vehicle struck a logging truck head-on early Monday morning east of Thompson Falls. Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) reported the accident occurred about 3 a.m. Monday near mile marker 55 on...
PRAIRIE WILDFIRE
A wildlife burned more than 300 acres last week. The CSKT Division of Fire responded to the Sinkhole Fire west of Dixon last Wednesday. Railroad work in the area is believed to have caused the fire....
Our Viewpoint
This week, The Ledger is publishing profiles of candidates for local school board elections. You'll find these on pages 4 and 5. Local boards and special districts rarely have contested races. This year, we have multiple candidates for several board...
Montana Viewpoint
“Who are you going to believe, me or your own eyes?” – Chico Marx Sometimes it seems to me that everything we do in life is an attempt to solve mysteries. While that includes how a crime was commi...
We should have sticker shock
This past week, Montana’s Senate passed SB 379, 27-21. It’s a bill that’s equivalent to a “Get Out of Jail Free’’ card for NorthWestern Energy. This bill legitimizes the “business plan” of NWE to directly charge its ratepayers for the buy-out and...
Voting isn't difficult
I am writing in response to Jim Elliott’s column from April 1, regarding his comments about recent changes to voting laws. One take was that it is difficult and expensive to obtain photo ID for some, and for Montanans, you need a state-issued p...
Remember When?
"TIMBER-R-R-R OOP DA HILL..." From interviews conducted by Mike Scott "Timber-r-r-r oop da hill." With this traditional warning, a huge ponderosa began to sway and crack as the tree fell to the...
Question of the Week
Cheryl Fraser, Thompson Falls - “Yes, I think it’s a very good idea. I think it will save lives.” Karen Dykstra, Thompson Falls - “Yes, I really think they should have the drivers ed class. I think there are a lot of kids who live in town that really...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 5; T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 4; Trout Creek, 1; Dixon, 2; Paradise, 1. Monday, April 5 Theft, Trout Creek. Assist other agency, Plains. Fire, Dixon. Trespass, reporting party states tenant was not supposed to be on property, Hot...
Justice Court
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Jason Clark, 42, hunt or fish without license, $135. Motor Carrier Services Justin Stephens, 39, log not current, $185. Robert Gardner, 40, operating without special permit, $135. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office K...
Board members essential
While in agreement with the editors statements about the need for, and value of, interested folks running for school boards, the statement got me thinking about the other side of the coin. We, the constituents, need to be aware of, and recognize,...
CORRECTION
The Montana Arts Council does not supply grant funding toward farmer’s markets, small farming equipment or aid meatpacking businesses. Federal grant funding from USDA is used for rural development. The Montana Arts Council is a source of funding f...
ELECTION 2021: Thompson Falls School Board Candidates
NAME: Averie Boon EDUCATION: GED OCCUPATION: Salon owner, cosmetologist Why do you want to be on the school board? I want to be involved as much as I can. If you want to see change, you can't just...
ELECTION 2021: Noxon School Board Candidates
NAME: Cassandra Hill EDUCATION: Noxon High School graduate, 2006 OCCUPATION: Stay-at-home mom Why do you want to be on the school board? Since being appointed a board member for Noxon Schools in...
ELECTION 2021: Plains School Board Candidates
NAME: Charles French EDUCATION: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Montana State University OCCUPATION: Engineer Why do you want to be on the school board? I have submitted my candidacy for board trustee because I want to be a more active and...
ELECTION 2021: Trout Creek School Board Candidates
NAME: Sarah Cooper EDUCATION: Associates Degree Nursing; Bachelor of Science, Social Science with emphasis in Economics OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse, currently working as a Contact Tracer for Sanders County Public Health. I'm also a full-time mom of...
Robert E. Anderson
Robert E. Anderson died on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home in Kalispell. He was preceded in death by Shirley Anderson, his beloved wife of 73 years, who passed away on...
Dolores Aldrich Hill Burrese
Dolores (Dolly) Evelyn Aldrich Hill Burrese was born April 14, 1933 at the Aldrich ranch on Cherry Creek, just outside of Thompson Falls, the first of four children born to Ray and Evelyn Garrison Ald...
School moves ahead with NHS trip plans
The Thompson Falls School Board approved a National Honor Society senior trip this year. The group still has around $16,000 from last year and 19 non-refundable airline tickets. Last year’s trip was supposed to be to Washington, D.C., in March, b...
Not guilty pleas to drug charges
Jennifer Flemmer pleaded not guilty in 20th District Judicial Court last week, to charges of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and criminal possession with intent to distribute. According to charging documents, March 23 a warrant was...
Council votes down animal ordinance
The Thompson Falls City Council on Monday voted down an ordinance allowing residents to have chickens, rabbits, ducks and quails in the city limits. The council voted 3-2 against the ordinance. Council member Shawni Vaught, who voted against the ordi...
Pinwheels bring awareness
A group of pinwheels fluttering in the breeze might not halt domestic violence, but members of the Sanders County Coalition for Families (SCCFF) hope they will attract attention to make people aware...
