Articles from the October 6, 2022 edition
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LIFE ON THE FARM
A group of youngsters got a taste of the agriculture business at the Sanders County Fairgrounds last week and actually got to taste some of the fruits of the business. One hundred and twenty third...
Record numbers at health fair
Nearly 100 people attended this year's Clark Fork Valley Hospital Health and Harvest Fair, which is a record number for Janie Hom, the event coordinator for the last three years. She also had a...
Six Gun Pizza and Deli opens in Noxon
A new restaurant has opened in Noxon. After the success of the flagship store in Forsyth, owners Daniel and Nona Waddington approached their daughter, Grace and her husband Jonathan Gingerich, and...
Japanese drummers offer unique entertainment
A musical group at the Paradise Center had a lion that bit members of the audience while musicians just kept on playing. The lion was actually Hiroshi Koshiyama, a member of Fubuki Daiko, Japanese...
Kudos for cleanup
Each spring, Thompson Falls hosts Beautification Days as a way to do some spring cleaning. It's a great community wide effort to keep Thompson Falls beautiful. It's worth mentioning, however, the ongoing efforts of residents and business owners who...
Elections extremely secure
The article about election questions in last weeks' Ledger brought to mind the work of our district clerks/election administrators when the election process was evaluated several years back (following the “hanging chad” election, perhaps?). What I r...
Gratitude for volunteers
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to express my gratitude to the Thompson Falls Ambulance. Because of their training and expertise, they brought a sense of calm and restored some peace to a tense emotional situation in which my mom had taken a...
Slice of Life: A layman's look at forest management
I grew up in the high mountain region of Lewis County, Washington, a short drive from the base of majestic Mount Rainier. I was raised in the midst of logging country. Many of the people in our commun...
Remember When?
9 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 28, 1932 TELEPHONE COMPANY INSTALLS CIRCUIT An initial copper telephone circuit has been constructed and is now in operation between Thompson Falls, Montana, and Clarks Fork, Idaho, a distance of approximately 56 miles,...
Question of the Week
JOSH YATES, Thompson Falls – “Go sit with the chickens.” CAMILLE HINE, Thompson Falls - “Go outside and take the dogs for a walk.” SUZY MOTT, Thompson Falls – “I pray first and then find the positive.” NATALIE PHILLIPS, Thompson Falls – “I pray...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Justin Sheets, 37, passing in no passing zone, $85. Jason Lunder, 48, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Ryan Shook, 48, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Carmen Anders, 53, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Thomas...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 6; T. Falls, 6; Paradise, 1; Hot Springs, 1. Monday, September 26 Livestock, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Plains. Request for welfare check. Request for welfare check, T. Falls. Juvenile criminal, Noxon. Civil...
Paradise man pleads not guilty to multiple charges
Appearing on Tuesday before Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher for his initial appearance, Braden Jones entered not guilty pleas to felony counts of criminal mischief and sexual assault, and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. A jury trial was set...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Justice of the Peace
NAME: DOUG DRYDEN OCCUPATION: Sanders County Justice of the Peace, 2017 to present (5 years) Education: Bachelor of Science Degree-WSU What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? As a Judge, I strive to provide fair and equitable...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sanders County Sheriff
NAME: SHAWN FIELDERS OCCUPATION: Retired Deputy Sheriff / Self employed EDUCATION: Highschool, 74 College Credits, 4000 documented police training hours. What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? First and foremost, I truly care...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: County Commissioner, District 1
NAME: ADAM BACHE OCCUPATION: State Farm Office Manager/Rancher EDUCATION: Business Management Degree From Montana Western What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I believe my management experience makes me the the best...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: County Commissioner, District 2
NAME: JOHN HOLLAND OCCUPATION: Rancher & Retired MT Dept of Transportation EDUCATION: Plains High School Graduate & 1 Year Trade School What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? My 18 years of public service on the Plains School...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: State Representative, District 13
NAME: PAUL C FIELDER OCCUPATION: Retired Wildlife Biologist of 31 years, presently Montana State Representative for HD-13 EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Wildlife Biology, 1974, Murray State University, Murray, KY; Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, 197...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: State Representative, District 14
NAME: DENLEY M. LOGE OCCUPATION: Rancher, retired highway construction worker 17 years, highway maintenance worker 28 years. EDUCATION: BA in Geography from University of Montana, 1972, Certified Seconday Education What qualities make you the best...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: County Attorney/Public Administrator
NAME: CHERYL COPPERSTONE OCCUPATION: Attorney EDUCATION: University of Alaska AA Business; University of Arizona BA Political Science; University of Wyoming JD Law What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I am an honest, ethical...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Clerk & Recorder / Treasurer / Supt. of Schools
NAME: KATHLEEN FRENCH OCCUPATION: Engineer/Project Manager EDUCATION: BS Chemical Engineering (North Carolina State), Masters coursework Washington State Univ What qualities make you the best candidate for this position? I am the best candidate for...
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sanders County Coroner
NAME: PAT BARBER OCCUPATION: Sanders County Coroner EDUCATION: Associate Degree in General Studies, Associate Degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology, Preparatory Studies in Criminal Justice, EMT/Medical, Forensic Science, Anatomy and Physiology,...
Final flags added to display in Plains
Navy veteran Ed Foste put out the final set of flags for Joint Operation Mariposa's veteran suicide awareness display along Railroad Street in Plains, a task he usually does with help. On Friday,...
Local dog club hosts rally class at Whitepine Grange
The Sanders County Dog Training Club wants to help people build a better relationship with their dog. Last Monday was the first session in a new rally class hosted by the club. "Rally is based on AKC...
Marcia Kay Kapelke
Marcia Kay Kapelke, 84, of Bigfork, Montana, went to her heavenly home on September 24, 2022. Marcia was born the youngest of three children to Albert and Margaret Berseth in Fargo, North Dakota, on...
