Articles from the June 20, 2019 edition
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FWP cautious about disease spread
Two white-tailed deer killed in Libby recently have tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), and local Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) staff say there are steps hunters can take to slow the spread of the disease. FWP Biologist Bruce Sterling...
WINGS AND WHEELS
You've heard of it raining cats and dogs, but ping-pong balls are something new. That's what happened at the Plains airport last weekend when Dan Normandeau and Jimmy Miller tossed 200 colored...
Few file for open council positions
Monday was the last day to file for municipal elections in Sanders County, and only one race of council closed with more than one candidate filing. In Hot Springs, four people filed for two at-large council positions. Filing for the four-year terms...
Our Viewpoint
When you think about history, Montana isn't that old. We've only been a state for 130 years. The Ledger has been around for 115 years. That's pretty young for establishments, especially when you visit the East Coast and see landmarks such as...
Other Viewpoints
As the long days of summer get into full swing, Montanans and visitors alike have begun to reconnect with our state parks, our one-of-a-kind outdoor recreation experiences, and the cultural treasures that define our state. Last week, I visited a...
Street Smart
In his book the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey listed habit number six as, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” I first read Covey’s book about 20 years ago when...
Remember When?
1 YEARS AGO • MARCH 26, 2009 POSTAL WORKER KEEPS DELIVERING Jack Hamilton isn’t planning on retiring any time soon Jack Hamilton is the senior member of the team at Thompson Falls Post Office, in more ways than one. Since 1991 Jack has worked in...
Question of the Week
THAIS REED, Thompson Falls – “I don’t have a secret. Just being patient. I like pike.” BARB ROGERS, Plains – “I can’ tell you my secret. I just use big, juicy worms. The biggest fish I ever caught was a 36-inch bass.” KATHLEEN SHAW, Perma – “I have...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 4; T. Falls, 8; Plains, 8, H. Springs, 4. Sunday, June 9 Disturbance at the Rimrock, T. Falls. Motorist assist, Hwy. 200, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Dixon. Livestock on Hwy. 382, Camas Prairie. Abandoned vehicle at North Shore...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Holly Rose-Prosise, 34, driving without a valid driver’s license, $285. Michael Lyzer, 62, truck day speeding, $55. Jeffrey Trump, 28: failure to carry proof of insurance, owner or operator, 1st offense, $75; driving a motor v...
Cyclists stop in T. Falls
Thompson Falls was just one of the many stops for the Journey of Hope cyclists on their way to Washington, D.C. The Ability Experience is an initiative from the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity to instill a passion for lifelong service in the fraternity...
Festival celebrating 40 years
August 9-11 will mark 40 years that the Huckleberry Festival has entertained crowds from all over with music, games, fun and food. This year will be no different with new acts being added to the set list and reoccuring favorites returning for...
Woman's Club gathers soles
The Plains Woman's Club is participating in a nationwide program to help put shoes on the less fortunate. The General Federation of Women's Clubs adopted the project last year, according to Plains...
Cabinet Ridge Riders saddle up for poker run
The weather was perfect for a nice ride in the woods at the annual Cabinet Ridge Riders (CRR) Cowboy Poker Ride. Eighty-two riders registered for Saturday’s ride on Lee Rasor’s homestead. The route passes through three different properties that eac...
HELPFUL STUDENTS
Thompson Falls second-grade students helped the City of Thompson Falls plant trees near the high school and city pool last month. The students took the field trip to plant trees for the city for...
Church celebrates 100 years
The little church that keeps on thriving is celebrating its centennial on Sunday. Whitepine Community Church sits along Highway 200 between Thompson Falls and Trout Creek. The centennial celebration...
Robert 'Dr. Bob' Leroy Kaiser
Robert "Dr. Bob" Leroy Kaiser went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 27, 2019. He passed gently at home with the love of his life, Diane Knerr, at his side. He was born April 23, 1952 in Ogden,...
Delmond Leroy Woody, Jr.
Our beloved "Bud" went to be home with his Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Bud had been battling cancer for the past year, but his faith in Jesus carried him through the trial! He loved his Lord and...
Darcy Winston
Darcy Winston 54 of Plains died June 17, 2019, in Kalispell. Darcy is survived by her children Charis Rae Winston Biklian, Caleb James Winston and Mara Hope Winston Lee. There will be a celebration of life held for Darcy July 13, 2019, 2 p.m. at...
TF teachers make healthy choices for competition
It’s always a good idea to lead a healthy life and make good choices on what you eat or getting in some exercise now and then. Highschool P.E. teacher, Tenna Ferris found the motivation to get a team together and participate in the Shape Up M...
Sanders County Honor Roll
Hot Springs Elementary Earning spots on the honor roll for the first grade are Natalie Cork, Noah Heidegger, Daniel Homola, Keawe Ilac, Nakiyla McCrea, Deon McDonald, Michael Pablo, Amir Ramsey, Anjelle Reed, Terrin Stantpon, Cade Ulvick and Jordan...
Legion retires Old Glory
The red, white and blue stars and stripes were quickly engulfed in flames to the point it was unrecognizable as the symbol of America. A group of men placed Old Glory in a barrel of fire - not as a...
FWS releases grizzly update
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has recently released the most recent Grizzly Bear Monitoring Update, reflecting data collected beginning May 2019. According to Wayne Kasworm, FWS biologist,...
New owner for clinics
Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic (FVCDC) in Thompson Falls will be seeing some changes as Gateway Community Services (GCS) will be the new clinic owner. On June 24, the Great Falls based nonprofit treatment center will obtain clinic operati...
He is Marshall
He has been a Savage, a member of the Crew and, most recently, a Red Devil. Now it is time for Trevor Paro to be one of the Thundering Herd. One of the best athletes to ever come down the pike in western Montana, Paro, the pride of Hot Springs, has...
