Articles from the June 11, 2020 edition
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Focus moves to general election
With the Montana primary election over, the focus now shifts to the general election. Election Day is set for November 3. In statewide races with Sanders County voters, Jennifer Fielder of Thompson Falls won the Republican ticket in the race for...
FAMILY TREE
TAKING CARE OF JUNIOR – A bald eagle father leaves to find more food for his offspring while the mother eagle stands watch. The eaglet had just devoured food that the father had just delivered. L...
Wood's trial date nears
As soon as COVID-19 began to spread through the United States and regulations had to be put in place, citizens immediately had to give up their freedoms to congregate, to go where they want and even...
TFPD recognizes retiring officer
Officer Bob Thornhill was recognized during Monday's Thompson Falls City Council meeting for his contributions to the Thompson Falls Police Department (TFPD), as well as to the community as a whole....
COVID-19 threat hits hard when it hits home
COVID-19 couldn’t happen here, to anyone we know; but then it does. As some of you may be aware, I have been moonlighting from my Ledger job as a sports writer and serving as a Public Information Officer for the Sanders County commissioners’ office s...
Montana Viewpoint
We are at a good place in history, and we are at that good place because we are facing adversity together. It is sad to think that many had to die to spur us to action, but good times don’t seem to m...
Time, effort appreciated
Dear owner and writers of The Sanders County Ledger, Congratulations! In the newspaper printed May 21, 2020, I was impressed by the story and photos done by Shana Neesvig titled "Freedom Journey." Yes, I did read all the way through the story. I...
Remember When?
4 YEARS AGO • MAY 22, 1980 NEW MUSEUM ON ITS WAY "We're on our way," declared Eleanor Dickinson, president of the Sanders County Historical Society, at a luncheon meeting Friday noon at the Towne H...
Question of the Week
CRAIG CAMPBELL, Hawaii — “I’ve traveled to over 30 countries and, in my experience, traveling has broadened my horizons, diversified my thinking and allowed me to experience a multitude of cultures and experiences. CHRISTINA GOODWIN, Noxon — “I grew...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Zachariah Vann, 39, driving without valid license, $290; reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $85. Jason Potter, 49, speeding in a restricted zone, $145. Clifford Lengstorf, 67, reckless driving, 1st offense, $385. Brian...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance Calls T. Falls 7, Plains 7, Paradise 1, Hot Springs 2, Heron 2, Dixon 1. Monday, June 1 Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Informational case, Hot Springs. Possible unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, Trout Creek. Informational case, Plains...
T. Falls graduate earns national honor
In addition to announcing scholarship recipients at graduation ceremonies, Thompson Falls graduate Lacy Pardini received a surprise that she was selected as the winner for the InvestWrite national...
Modern Homesteader
Only two years have passed since I've started this journey into the homesteading world. I remember thinking to myself, this will be fun, this will be a wonderful experience. While I was correct on both of those assumptions, there have been more...
UM names spring grads, dean's list
University of Montana students from Sanders County received diplomas recently as they completed studies at the collegiate level. Moving forward to either furthering their degrees or joining the workforce are Dylan Ardiana, of Heron, with an...
Charles Victor Hoppe
Charles Victor Hoppe passed away May 8, 2020, of complications from lung cancer. He fought a long battle and was in the thoughts and prayers of his family and church. He was born at the Elmendorf Air... Full story
Eleanor Bowen
Eleanor Bowen was born September 19, 1938, to parents LeRoy and Ermel Hanson. She grew up in Thompson Falls, Montana, graduating from Thompson Falls High school in 1956. Eleanor met her first... Full story
Project ASCENT plans silent auction
The local outdoor organization Project ASCENT is holding a silent auction at the Thompson Falls Elks Lodge from June 15 to June 27. Several local artists will be donating their work to the auction as well as businesses and craftsman. The non-profit h...
Plains teens courageous
Dear Editor, I was so proud to read of the Plains teens who peacefully protested last Monday and those who gathered and raced in the rain on Saturday against racism. They are courageous to be so visible and are to be commended for their patriotism....
Mack Days anglers get back on Flathead Lake
Anglers were back on Flathead Lake last week for the 2020 Spring Mack Days event, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The event has been extended until June 28 after being suspended for several weeks due to COVID-19. A total of...
Missing Bonner man found
A man who went missing on Memorial Day showed up in Spokane a week later. James Whitmarsh, from Bonner, Montana, reportedly suffered a concussion and was severely starved and dehydrated. When he was found June 6, he was also suffering from...
Pandemic causes cancellations
Coronavirus hasn’t hit Sanders County, but it has impacted the art world here, including the cancellation of the Sanders County Arts Council’s Artists in Paradise and the Montana Baroque Music Festival, both which were slated to take place at the...
Local runners support global effort
A last-minute effort brought almost 40 people to Thompson Falls last Saturday for the Race Against Racism. The 5K was organized by the Naegeli family and the Clark Fork Valley Running Club (CFVRC)....
Howling Wild Coyotes lead Wednesday play
What was that painfully loud howling noise heard at River’s Bend last Wednesday night? Why that was the howl of the lonesome Wild Coyote golf team – Gary Thompson, Steve Clark, Howard Morkert and Dave Petteys – who joined forces to pack up and hunt,...
Feed-N-Fuel four score big in Tuesday action
Who fueled the fire in Feed-N-Fuel? Clearly fired up by something, the obviously well-fed Feed-N-Fuel quartet of Mike Normandin, Steve Clark, Dave Petteys and Dave Garr cooked up the low team gross of 180 in Tuesday Night Men’s League golfing a...
A virtual champion
If it can't be real, at least it can be virtual. Cody Burk, denied his high school junior year of track and field competition in Thompson Falls due to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, has found another...
