Articles from the July 15, 2021 edition
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Fire season roars throughout region
The real fireworks waited until after July 4 this year. Sparked by several thunderstorms carrying little precipitation but lots of lightning, over a dozen new forest fires sprang to life in Sanders...
County moving to Stage II fire restrictions
If you didn't believe it before, believe it now – the wildfire situation in Sanders County is dire. Recognizing the danger presented by additional fire starts when several large fires are already b...
COMMUNITY GATHERING
For 30 years the Men's Prayer Group has been putting on the Chicken Jamboree, drawing in community members for a day of music, prayer and delicious chicken. "It's a lot of work, but it's worth it; I really enjoy doing this event," said Don Burrell,...
Three injured in accident near TF
Three people were transported to Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) Thursday afternoon after a two-vehicle accident. The incident occurred about 1:15 p.m. Thursday on Highway 200 east of Thompson...
Welcoming the new generation
In June, I celebrated four years of being a business owner. I bought The Ledger in 2017, a month after I turned 37. A friend's mom reminded me then that I had told her in high school one day I was going to come back and buy The Ledger. I always had...
From my perspective
Somebody help me out and explain, what, in today’s climate, is not racist? This isn’t intended as a rhetorical question. I’d really be curious to hear an honest, yet logical, answer to that quest...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Slow down. Do we need another dollar store? Probably not. The one we have is quite nice. I hope the residents of this area will continue to support the one we have, and not make a corporation bigger. There used to be approximately four or five...
Remember When?
6 YEARS AGO • JULY 21, 1916 NO SPEEDING WITHIN CITY LIMITS At the regular monthly meeting of the town council held Monday evening a discussion came up regarding the speeding of automobiles through the streets of our town and a resolution was p...
Question of the Week
Donna Vild, Seattle, Washington - “I would be taking my family, my pets, water, firearms, tent, food, and my Bible.” Ellyonna Vild, Seattle, Washington - “I would bring my pets. And a Bible and a gun.” Allyeska Vild, Seattle, Washington - “I woul...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 15; T. Falls, 15; Trout Creek, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Heron, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, July 5 Fire, T. Falls. Fire, Plains. Harassment/privacy in communications, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Heron. Disturbance, Paradise. Juvenile...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Christopher McCallum, 56, driving while privilege suspended or revoked, 2nd offense, $585; no liability insurance, 4th or subsequent offense, $525. Justin Mandagvit, 42, night speeding, $20. Stephanie Jewell, 40, d...
Remembering a father's love
by Nils Rosdahl In a dream last night, I relived an event that actually happened in 1954 when I was 9 years old. Consciously, I can't remember much of it, but this is the way it happened in my dream ...
Trout Creek destination adds castle, gallery
Nestled at the base of the Cabinet mountains and quietly tucked away in the remote hills of Trout Creek sits The Shire of Montana, home to the Hobbit House. For lovers of J.R.R Tolkien, the 1,000...
Rangers discuss fire season with commissioners
The Sanders County commissioners met last week with both Sanders County district rangers to discuss the 2021 fire season. According to the Plains/ Thompson Falls District Ranger, Dave Wrobleski, “We are about to head into what could be a p...
Defendant changes plea
Mitchell Raymond pleaded guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday.Raymond was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over in July 2020. He admitted to having knowledge of methamphetamines that were found...
Dorothy Mae (Laws) Mummey
Dorothy Mae (Laws) Mummey, 78, passed away in Spokane, Washington, on Monday, June 14, 2021. Dorothy joined the family of Frank and Mabel (Nelson) Laws on December 17, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, as...
Noreen Margaret Cuskelly Austin
Noreen Margaret Cuskelly Austin was born on June 22, 1936, in Killdeer, North Dakota, to Eva Marie Kaufman Cuskelly and Timothy Phillip Cuskelly. She was raised with siblings Irene, Pat, Dot...
Eric James Briggs
Eric James Briggs passed away Oct. 12, 2020. He was born July 15, 1988. Eric is survived by his parents, Dan and Vonn Briggs of Thompson Falls, and brother Danny Briggs of Arizona....
Birth: Evelyn Alice Simkins
Abigail Dellinger and Drew Simkins welcomed a daughter, Evelyn Alice Simkins, on June 17 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. She was born weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. She...
Birth: Briggs Matthew Bache
Gabrielle and Adam Bache of Plains welcomed a son, Briggs Matthew Bache, on June 15 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Briggs measured 19.5 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 3.9 ounces. He joins a...
FWP seeks advisory council members
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking individuals to serve on its Region 1 (northwest Montana) Citizen Advisory Council (CAC). The purpose of the CAC is to advise FWP on various regional and statewide issues, programs and policies; help...
SCCHO approaches county for ARPA funds
Sanders County Commissioners met with the Sanders County Community Housing Organization, Inc. (SCCHO) to discuss the possibility of using American Relief Protection Act (ARPA) funds to help put in affordable housing. These funds are part of a...
Rex Theater gets new roof
The Rex Community Theater in Thompson Falls is getting a new roof. According to Deb Wilson, the roof has been leaking for quite a while. They have awarded the contract to a local company and were given a total of $15,000 to fix the damages. “A new ro...
Clark Fork Valley Job Fair set for July 29
Employers and job seekers will have an opportunity to connect at a job fair coming up later this morning. Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce and Job Service Thompson Falls present the Clark Fork Valley Job Fair on Thursday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to...
MARKET SEASON
The Trout Creek Farmers Market kicked off last Wednesday with an assortment of vendors. Booths featured homemade jellies and artwork, and the Trout Creek Adventist School offered baked goods and...
