Articles from the October 19, 2023 edition
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Thompson Falls mayor resigns
by Shannon Brown and Annie Wooden Thompson Falls is once again searching for a mayor. Mayor Jerry Lacy submitted his letter of resignation last Thursday. "Due to health concerns I am no longer able...
Paradise Center's roundhouse taking form
The community of Paradise is going to have a train roundhouse once again. This one is going to be positioned at the Paradise Center, but won't have real trains inside. Construction on the new...
New coroner appointed
Sanders County Commissioners chose a new coroner on Monday. Greg Davis, who has served as a deputy coroner for more than six years, was chosen to fill the position after Coroner Patrick Barber...
Fair board discusses options
The Sanders County Fair might be without a carnival next year, announced Fair Commission Chairman Randy Woods at last week's board meeting. According to Woods, Sherry McKay, owner of Paradise...
Finding positivity
“I have been doing good and going the way my doctor wants it … what you have to be doing is be strong, be and think positive, and take it day by day.” This was written in a thank you card to our church last year by Lacey Kinser. Lacey lost her...
A Few Thoughts caused by a dead bear
As I grow older, it becomes more difficult to accept the uncaring nature of what seems to be a majority of humans when it comes to other species on the planet. From mosquitoes to redwoods, we seem bent on destroying the other biota on Earth. They get...
Remember When?
40 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 6, 1983 JOE GARRISON Obituary Graveside services were conducted at the Thompson Falls City Cemetery for Joe Garrison, 96, pioneer resident of Belknap. Mr. Garrison was born September 15, 1887, in Enfield, Illinois. He moved t...
School soccer is the goal
The Clark Fork Soccer Alliance is grateful for the Ledger's coverage of soccer in the county. Annie Wooden's words of support in the Sept. 28 Ledger were especially welcome. I have never fancied myself a soccer person but I have grown to respect the...
Safety should be priority
Children thrive in environments that are consistent and safe. It’s where nurturing and thriving coexist in a world that can be utterly chaotic. Saying was, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” However that’s seemingly changed. Instead of...
One side of the story
Editor, We read your article (Ledger- October 12) concerning the Sawtooth Mountain EMS service in Heron. We look forward with interest to reading your article presenting the other side of this story. Sincerely, Debbie and Dave Lyman,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Plains, 6; Hot Springs, 4; Noxon, 2; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, October 9 Assist other agency, Trout Creek. Suspicious activity, Heron. Extra patrol request, Heron. Civil attempts. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Sarah Carlile, 33, seatbelt violation, $20. Jacob Berryman, 34, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Abby Allsop, 20, day speeding, $70. Susan Jones, 69, failure to yield to vehicle on through highway, $85. Amy Jones, 31, day...
Not guilty pleas in local felony cases
Joshua Michael Dodson made his initial appearance before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Tuesday, pleading not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of partner or family member assault and felony charges of assault with a weapon, strangulation of a partner...
Harvest Festival offers seasonal fun
Several people got lost between Plains and Thompson Falls last weekend, though they eventually found their way. It was a corn maze and part of the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival held at the Waterway CSA...
Forest Fest connects community with nature
The festival for forest activities was held for the second year at the Mule Pasture in Thompson Falls, Saturday, October 7. "This is our second year of having this festival here," Juli Thurston of...
FWP updates community on local elk study
Limberlost Brewery was packed with interested citizens last Thursday as Fish, Wildlife and Parks Wildlife Biologist Zack Farley gave an update on a local elk study. “FWP started a three-year study in early 2023 to try to determine the cause of...
Plains School welcomes new music teacher
It was music to the ears for one of Plains School's newest teachers, who got his first teaching job less than two hours from home. Loren Lauridson jumped right into his new job and within three days...
Health board discusses COVID vaccines
Sanders County Health Nurse Debbie Lang reported at last week’s Board of Health meeting that the county will no longer be administering COVID vaccines. “This is for safety reasons,” Lang told the board and community members at last...
Flu shots offered at clinics throughout county
The Sanders County Health Department offers free flu shots for the season. Last Wednesday, the department's tent was set up at the rural fire hall at the west end of Thompson Falls. It was in...
Trick or Treat run planned for Thompson Falls
Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet, is the Thompson Falls Community Trail Committee's fifth 5K Run and 1-mile fun run/walk. The festive event is open to all paces of runners. The event will be Saturday, October 28. Trick or Treat, Move Your Feet will be...
Paradise sewing group creates special gifts
Every Monday, a group of women gather at the Paradise Methodist Church for a day of sewing. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., they sew quilts, knit hats or crochet items, and embroider on quilt squares and...
Dollar General to open in TF
by Shannon Brown The Dollar General will be opening in Thompson Falls in the near future. The first one to open in Montana was in Columbia Falls, in September 2023. "The new store at 1092 Main Street...
Trotterquake hits Plains
by Skye Hill and Annie Wooden Taylor Swift fans caused an earthquake when the pop star performed in Seattle. The phenomenon is being referred to as Swiftquake. Last Thursday in the Plains High School...
Local writer to present discussion
A new exhibit of Sunday Dutro’s flash creative nonfiction writing will open at the Thompson Falls Public Library on Tuesday, October 24. The work will be on display through Saturday, October 28, with a Writing Presentation and Discussion on...
Runners set school records
The Western B/C Divisionals hosted 11 schools at the Rivers Bend golf course, with runners from both Thompson Falls and Plains earning new personal and seasonal bests. Trotter Marina Tulloch earned...
