Articles from the October 12, 2023 edition
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Phantom affair for Cancer Network
Cancer Network of Sanders County (CNSC) switched up their fall fundraiser this year, holding the event at the Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls. About 100 attendees enjoyed a prime rib dinner and a...
A DIFFERENT VIEW
NorthWestern Energy began lowering the drawdown of the reservoir above the Thompson Falls dam on Friday. Once the level is 16 feet below full pool, crews will work to replace wooden flash board on...
Council ballots ready
Voters in Hot Springs and Thompson Falls will choose city council representatives this fall. The municipal general election is set for November 7. Sanders County Election Administrator McKenna Wallace said that ballots will be mailed October 18. The...
Community rallies with support at Lil' Fighters
The Lil' Fighters Fall Festival Fundraiser held its seventh annual event at the Pilgrim Creek Park in Noxon on Saturday. The park was packed with many adults and children entering contests, for all ag...
New owner for Plains store
Two Plains businesses are now merged under one owner and they continue to flourish as one. The 406 Outlet closed its doors at the old Town Pump building site several weeks ago and is now taking up...
New doctor a familiar face in Plains
Clark Fork Valley Hospital has a new doctor, but she's not new to Plains. "Barbie" Steward is a 2006 graduate of Plains High School. At 7 years old she was already operating heavy machinery at her fat...
Thank you for trusting us to keep you informed
Our job as a newspaper is to inform our readers, to be leaders of information in local communities. I get a lot of random questions from people every day. Most of the time, if it’s something we’ve written about, I’ll end my answer jokingly with...
Montana Viewpoint: Francis
On a table in the front hallway to my house is a photograph of two men who look like they are enjoying each other's company. It's not obvious in the picture, but they are reclined on a short two-step...
Misunderstanding city councils
Letter to Editor I recently heard a statement that “there are too many people on the city Council of _____ political persuasion and that balance needs to be changed by electing new people to the council”. That statement reflects a lack of und...
Giver soccer consideration
It’s great that both Plains and Thompson Falls School Districts made baseball happen for boys from Noxon to Hot Springs! It’s a great game and the options for high school boys to play otherwise are expensive, require lengthy drives and they have to...
Nicotine is not safe
Dear Editor, More than one in four Montana high school students currently use e-cigarettes, and the disposable e-cigarettes many of them use are bigger and badder than ever before. According to a recent study in Tobacco Control, the amount of e-liqui...
Sheriff's office agrees to add Heron ambulance service
Sawtooth EMS will begin serving the Heron area next week. Sheriff Shawn Fielders told The Ledger on Tuesday that the sheriff’s office has agreed to dispatch the private ambulance service within the boundaries of the Heron Fire District. “We got a t...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 7, 1993 CHARLES R. DUFFIELD OBITUARY Charles R. “Chuck” Duffield, 79, of Thompson Falls died of natural causes September 28, 1993. Chuck was born June 23, 1914 at Broadview, Montana to Warren and Martha Duffield. In the fall...
Question of the week: Do you wear white after Labor Day?
TRACEY INMAN, Plains - “Yes, because someone made fun of me once. I didn’t know it was a rule. Now I wear white whenever I want.” SARA RIEK, Plains - “Yes, because I don’t care. I wear whatever I want.” SHANNON LUPICA, Thompson Falls - “Yes absolu...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 11; T. Falls, 4; Hot Springs, 4; Noxon, 2; Dixon, 1; Heron, 1; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, October 2 Civil attempts. Civil attempts. Civil attempts. Fire, Plains. Assist other agency, Paradise. Tuesday, October 3...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Veronica Richard, 25, driving while privilege suspended/revoked; obstructing peace officer/other public servant. Walter Bolieu, 57, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs, 2nd offense, 365 days jail with 360 suspended,...
Defendant enters not guilty plea in assault case
Appearing for his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday, Gordon Seymour Johnson pleaded not guilty to one misdemeanor charge of partner or family member assault, first offense, as well as felony charges of sexual intercourse without...
Ernie Scherzer
On a beautiful autumn afternoon, we said goodbye to our husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa Ernie Scherzer. Born in the spring of 1936 in Lakewood, Ohio, Ernie grew up in Cleveland. After...
Birth: Andrew Reid Woods
Olivia Luckett and Matthew Woods of Plains announce the birth of a son, Andrew Reid Woods. Andrew was borth on August 28, 2023, weighing 7 pounds, .9 ounces and measuring 21 inches. Dr. Valentine was...
Jean Louise Gerstenberger
Our sweet 94-year old Mother, Jean Louise Gerstenberger, born March 6, 1929, was called home by Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on October 5, 2023. Ten years (plus a few hours) before, her husband of 67...
Jolie Fitchett
Jolie Anne Fitchett was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on January 29, 1980. She was the youngest daughter born to her proud parents, Brent "Boss" and Kathy Fitchett of Heron. Jolie grew up in the family...
THOMPSON FALLS CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
WARD 1 NAME: Catherine DeWitt Education: Graduate Nathan Hale High School, Seattle, WA; Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; Honors:...
HOT SPRINGS COUNCIL CANDIDATES
NAME: Crystal Graham Education: High School Diploma Occupation: Business Owner What qualities make you a good candidate for council? I feel that I am a team player with good communication skills. I keep a positive attitude and am willing to jump in a...
Plains considers mask issue
The Plains Town Council passed five motions at its monthly meeting at City Hall last week, but the mayor and four council members present spent some 20 minutes on something that was suggested by a...
2023 pinochle marathon kicks off with 1,000 aces
The GFWC Thompson Falls Pinochle Marathon is underway with 16 teams of trick taking players. This will be the marathon’s 64th year of fun for fundraising. The Marathon runs September thru April. Each player pays $3 per game per month with the f...
