Articles from the September 27, 2018 edition
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$35 million judgment in Jehovah's Witnesses case
Wednesday evening, the civil trial against the Jehovah's Witnesses organization came to a close with $35 million being awarded to a woman who was sexually abused by a member of the church as a child. The jury awarded Alexis Nunez $4 million for her...
Honoring a fallen soldier
A special funeral procession made its way through Thompson Falls Saturday. Members of the armed forces came to Sanders County to honor one of their fallen, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Kelly James...
Fair board looks ahead
The Sanders County Fair Board met last week to review the 2018 Fair and Rodeo, and the feedback and financial reports were mostly positive. The fair brought in just under $240,000 this year. While additional expenses were being approved at the fair...
TF park one step closer
The vision for Thompson Falls is about to become reality. Step by step the end will result in a beautified gathering space connecting community together. Ainsworth Field is about to embark on its...
Our Viewpoint
This week, the tradition that is homecoming begins for Sanders County schools. The students will participate in Olympics, dress-up days and dances. Volleyball and football teams will rally for wins on their home turf, and the royalty will be...
Street Smart
Democrats are pulling out all the stops trying to derail the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. As expected, Kavanaugh answered the questions from both Democrats and Republicans hon...
Love those Street Smart columns
I for one am happy to see some kind of balance in the Ledger Opinion pieces with the addition of the column “Street Smart” by Mr. Blaine Blackstone. It’s gratifying to see that someone has the courage to point out that Governor Bullock’s support...
Elliott writes with wisdom, research
Editor, I would like to thank you for the printing of the very intellectual and informative articles, written for years, by Jim Elliott. For example, 20 September 2018, Jim always writes with so much wisdom and research and it is so interesting that...
Keep politics out of schools
When I picked my boys up from Noxon School on Tuesday, September 18, they each handed me a pocket version of the Constitution. Attached to the cover was a sticker which read, “Free Copy Courtesy of Senator Jennifer Fielder” and her address and web...
Remember When
5 YEARS AGO • SEPTEMBER 26, 1968 TF QUITS DUMPING SEWAGE INTO RIVER The city of Thompson Falls has quit dumping raw sewage into the Clark’s Fork River. Thompson Falls’ new sewer collection system was placed in operation Friday and all sewer lines...
Question of the Week
CHARLES OXFORD, Thompson Falls – “Several things. I like the turning of the trees and brush. The summer heat is gone and the cool nights begin so I can sleep. Baseball season ends and football begins.” JERRIE REICHERT, Thompson Falls – “The nu...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 9; H. Springs, 3. Sunday, September 16 Deer carcass causing a road hazard on Hwy. 200, Plains. Verbal altercation, Paradise. Welfare check requested, Plains. Theft of generator from Fairgrounds, Plains....
Hot Springs man pleads not guilty
A Hot Springs man entered not guilty pleas on Tuesday to charges stemming from an alleged domestic disturbance earlier this month. Erich Ochsner pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of partner or family member assault and resisting arrest, and...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Nicholas True, 34, driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, night speeding. Justin Nottingham, 44: obstructing a peace officer, $225; driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, $275 and 2 days jail; DUI alcohol,...
Folsom shares country range at The Rex
A vocal range of nearly four octaves is impressive, but add showmanship, harmonies, near-obsessive songwriting and adept guitar playing, and you've got quite a performance. Presented by the Sanders...
Roof repaired on historic Plains jail
The Plains Lions Club is helping to save an important part of the town's history. The Horse Plains Jail has a leaking roof and needed repairs. Last week, four members of the club – President Duane H...
Fun run to benefit Laws family
Looking for something fun, amazing and worthwhile to do the first Saturday of October? Come join a fundraiser fun run, barbeque and bake sale benefitting Lindsay Laws on Saturday, October 6 at 3 p.m....
Lawrence F. 'Larry' O'Neil
On September 7, 2018, Lawrence F. "Larry" ONeil, loving husband and friend, father, stepfather, brother, soldier and all-around nice guy, finished his final tour of duty here on this earth. After...
Lilliana Pearl Smith
Gifts From Above Midwifery of Plains is pleased to announce the arrival of Lilliana Pearl Smith, born at home on Sept. 11, 2018 at 10:17 a.m., weighing 6 lb., 5 oz. Proud parents are Jonathan and...
Gunner Jeffrey Shuttle
Tracy Hadden and Jacob Shuttle welcomed son Gunner Jeffrey Shuttle on Tues., Aug. 28 at 8:32 a.m. He weighed six pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Gunner joins brother, Warren Shuttle....
Lil' Fighters sets fundraiser for 4-year-old
This fall will be the third time Lil' Fighters, an organization dedicated to helping terminally ill children in Sanders County, will donate 100% of their proceeds to a family needing sustenance. This...
Fall Mack Days begin
The 2018 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake began on September 21 and will continue until November 11. Anglers can fish Tuesday through Sunday. The 45-day event is the 3rd Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai...
Hawks go back in time
HAWK SPIRIT - Thompson Falls High School staff and students participated in dress-up days this week for the annual homecoming festivities. The freshman class were given the task of representing the...
Welcome fall with healthy pumpkin mousse
Summer is over and fall is quickly moving in. I’m usually a little sad to see summer go, but for the first time ever, I’m ready for fall. It has been one long, busy and fun-filled summer, but now it’s time to relax, put on a warm sweater and some fuz...
Dog enthusiasts compete in national event
It's all about the dogs for sure but, it is also all about the humans with those dogs. The Dogpaws Club, a collection of dog-training enthusiasts from around western Montana and northern Idaho, includ...
