Articles from the May 18, 2023 edition
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CLASSIC PERFORMANCE
It's not every Monday that you get to hear live classical music in Thompson Falls. This week, however, the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation (CFEC) was able to bring back a free concert for the...
Invasive plants task force prepares for 2023 season
As boaters and recreationists prepare for the 2023 summer season on the Clark Fork River, so is the Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Plants (AIP) task force. The task force oversees treatment of...
TF man unhappy with demo derby
A Thompson Falls man has continued his displeasure at the way the Sanders County Fair Demolition Derby is being handled by the fair commission and the contracted promoter. Rick Sanders, a veteran...
Plains superintendent set to retire
The Plains School superintendent has only weeks until he's free from the responsibility of running three schools, 67 staff and teachers and 445 students, but he's not planning to breeze by in his...
Take advantage of arts opportunities
On Monday, I went to Thompson Falls Christian Church for the Piatigorsky Foundation concert. This was the first time I was able to see the concert that the Clark Fork Enrichment Corporation provides free to the community. Watching the concert on...
Don't blame the children
Republican legislators did an outstanding job of humiliating the transgender population during the last session in Helena. They made national news too! As an 87-year-old mother and grandmother, I abhorred the shame and hostility some legislators...
Slice of Life: Protecting our future, our children
I have been thinking about writing this column for several weeks now. On February 28, 2023, Oregon introduced House Bill HB2002. As I read the context of the bill, mostly related to gender affirming...
Remember When?
AN ILL FATED TOWN Another fire visited Belknap last week, and destroyed a number of buildings and much cut cordwood. Among the houses burned were J.J. Verkler’s door and sash factory; the saloon of the Sprague Brewery and the blacksmith shop in t...
Man pleads not guilty to charges from chase
by Stephanie Molzhon Making his initial appearance before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday, Homer Sam Colman pled not guilty to two felony charges of criminal endangerment, stemming from a high speed chase that took place at the beginning of...
Question of the Week: What is the best invention in your lifetime?
Trish Stauffer, Thompson Falls - “The cell phone.” David Haase, Thompson Falls - “Women.” Nadine Webster, Thompson Falls - “Blackstone griddle.” Pat Ingraham, Thompson Falls - “Indoor plumbing and the washing machine.” Sid Raiche, Thompson Falls...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 9; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Trout Creek, 2; Dixon, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, May 8 Civil attempts, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Automated alarm call, Plains. Motor vehicle...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Gerald Newberry, 61, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Kevin Riley, 29, operating with expired registration, $45. Richard Grady, 66, failure to carry/exhibit proof of insurance in vehicle, 1st offense, $285; speeding in a...
Mock interviews help students prepare for workforce
A group of students put in some extra time in school last week that will help them with employment after graduation. The nine girls and three boys, all seniors, were part of the Jobs For Montana...
Sanders stars show Spartan stamina
A group of Sanders County people traveled to Bigfork to show their staying power in a rigorous and muddy competition of the 10th Annual Montana Spartan Race. Two men from Hot Springs took part in the...
Summer vendor series set
Havens Stable is ready for the season, bringing back the summer vendor series. The first event is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Havens Stable will hold an event each month through September. Organizer Kaitlyn Goodwin said that after the two event...
Music for Moms
Ledger photo by Jennifer Curran The Western Sky Band performs during the Music for Moms event Saturday at The Rex Theater. The show is a fundraiser for Cancer Network of Sanders Co...
Kalispell angler wins Mack Days
The 2023 Spring Mack Days final day of the fishing competition on Flathead Lake was Saturday, May 13, with a total of 33,297 lake trout entered. The total fish count for the last weekend was at 1,514 lake trout. The 2019 Spring Event has the record...
Agnes Parleen Campbell
Agnes Parleen Campbell was born November 9, 1934, in Preston, Idaho, to Clark Golden Campbell and Agnes Flavilla Olsen. Married her soul mate September 4, 1959, to Edward William Shear. He preceded... Full story
Ramona Carol Koeneman
Ramona Carol Koeneman was born October 1, 1957, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Cleve and JoAnne Webley. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Patrick's hospital in Missoula, Montana, on Friday,... Full story
Birth: Jolene Anne Frankhauser
Natalie and Jason Frankhauser of Plains announce the birth of a daughter, Jolene Anne Frankhauser, born at 5:39 p.m. on May 8, 2023, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Jolene weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces... Full story
Birth: Oakley Rose Weeks
Oceanrose Hyde and Jayden Weeks of Plains announce the birth of a daughter, Oakley Rose Weeks. Oakley was born March 21, 2023, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital with Dr. Richard Ingle delivering. Oakley...
Logo chosen for Huckleberry Festival
The Huckleberry Festival committee members are busy working behind the scenes for the upcoming 2023 festival. The logo for the year was chosen from a variety of awesome artistically designed entries,...
Mortgage Minute
by Michael Scharfe You may have recently heard some information on the news about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac making changes to their Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs). Both Fannie and Freddie have always had pricing adjustments that impact your...
Hawks gear up divisional
With five games played last week the Blue Hawk softball team was getting amped up and dialed in for divisionals. "We played together really well in all the games. We are playing together more than...
Personal bests fuel Hot Springs, Noxon track
The Hot Springs and Noxon track teams showcased their hard work and talents at the District meet last weekend at the Missoula County stadium. Several athletes will be moving on to divisionals this weekend in Missoula. With 12 Savage Heat earning...
