Articles from the October 24, 2019 edition
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River levels discussed
Residents, including many who live along the Clark Fork River in Thompson Falls, joined NorthWestern Energy last week in a discussion of river levels. As part of the process to renew the Thompson...
Hunters set for rifle season
Montana’s big game hunting season opens this weekend, and local Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) staff are reminding hunters of a key change in a local hunting district. District 122, in the Thompson River area, will no longer have an antlerless w...
PAINTING FOR A PURPOSE
A group of people last week had the opportunity to have an art class, take a pretty painting home, and help raise money for a veterans’ final resting place. The $30 art class was called “Painting for...
City awards Ainsworth bid to local company
A Thompson Falls contractor has been awarded the contract for the Ainsworth Park Project. The Thompson Falls City Council voted last week to give the contract to Taylor Services. The award was made after a third round of request for bids. The first...
TF man sentenced in federal meth case
A Thompson Falls man was sentenced to prison last week after pleading guilty to distribution of meth and to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Derek Alan Dembowski, 41, was sentenced to eight years in prison and four...
Our Viewpoint
In last week's Ledger, we wrote about a plan to open a Veterans Service Office (VSO) in Sanders County. Two groups, Joint Operation Mariposa in Plains and The United States of Hope in Missoula, are leading the effort. Veterans and organizers...
Street Smart
In my last column about the “Impeachment Circus,” I made a statement that I think I should clarify. In that column, while discussing information sources, I stated, “I don’t care where the information...
Who won or lost?
Jim Elliott, I liked your article in this week’s paper titled “Why Columbus?” (Oct. 17 Ledger) It’s true the European invaders did inadvertently introduce Smallpox and measles to the native inhabitants. However, you forgot to mention that in return...
Remember When
5 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 23, 1969 JOE GARRISONS NOTE 60th ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Joe Garrison of Belknap celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday with all five of their living children present and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchil...
Question of the Week
JANICE PITTS, Thompson Falls – “Put away your summer furniture, put your garden to bed, make sure you have wood stacked, drain the hoses, buy lots of chocolate and no marshmallows.” TAMERA WALKER, Thompson Falls – "I need brand new snow tires,...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Thompson Falls, 11; Plains, 12; Hot Springs; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, October 14 Disturbance. Person found. Welfare check, possible domestic violence. Fire, Hot Springs. Coroner. Welfare check, Plains. Juvenile runaway, T. Falls....
Justice COurt
Montana Highway Patrol Raven Sankey, 41, seatbelt violation, $20. Robert Butte, 64, careless driving, $135. Kevin Winkel, 38, day speeding, $70. Blake McDonald, 17, day speeding, 70. Richard Sorlie, 48, day speeding, $20. Rory Bogan, 34, day...
Frances "Frannie" Lula Uken
Frances (Frannie) Lula Uken of Columbia Falls passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 78 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. She left this life gently and gracefully. Frannie...
Howard S. Webber, Jr.
CAMAS PRAIRIE - After numerous years fighting several major health issues, Howard S. Webber, Jr. passed away peacefully, at his home on the family ranch, October 17, 2019. Howie was born to Howard Sr. and Mabel Webber in Missoula on July 15, 1946....
Walter D. Wedemeyer
Walter D. Wedemeyer of Thompson Falls, Montana passed due to health conditions the morning of Friday, October 11. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Wedemeyer of 43 years; his sister, Trudy Herrell;...
Robert Michael Gillmore
Robert "Michael" Gillmore succumbed to cancer after a 3-month battle. He was 64. Michael was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, raised in Roseville, California. He came to Montana 18 years ago to...
Eileen Stone
Eileen Stone, age 85, passed away at her home in Thompson Falls on November 14, 2018. Eileen was born Flora Eileen Graham August 29, 1933 in Baker, Montana to Robert and Flora (Raymond) Graham. She...
DAV looking for volunteer drivers
Disabled American Veterans is looking for volunteers to help operate the Volunteer Transportation Network to transport veterans to and from their Veterans Administration scheduled appointments free of charge. This service was established in Sanders...
Food banks part of state campaign
Local food banks are again participating in Town Pump’s annual Be a Friend in Deed, Help Those in Need campaign. All funds raised, including local donations and matching funds from Town Pump, go to local food banks. Donations are tax deductible u...
THANKING TEACHERS
The GFWC Thompson Falls Woman's Club surprised the staff of the Thompson Falls Public Schools this week with trays of fresh baked treats provided by members of the club. Club President Renee Sieben...
Ballots mailed to Hot Springs voters
The Sanders County Clerk and Recorder’s office last week mailed ballots for the Hot Springs Municipal General Election. Voters have until 8 p.m. November 5 to return ballots to the election office by mail or in person. The election is mail ballot o...
CFVH event provides free info, screenings
The fourth annual health fair, free to the community, took place at the Plains High School gym last Thursday. The event seeks to help individuals gain more knowledge about becoming healthier by...
No spooks, just fun at T. Falls trail run
Last Saturday, The Thompson Falls community gathered at the NorthWestern Energy Power Park, to compete in the Trick or Treat Move Your Feet Fun Run. The event started off with the one-mile fun run, wh...
How the west was won
HOT SPRINGS – To the victors go the spoils. The Hot Springs Savage Heat stopped the White Sulphur Spring Hornets 44-6 in the Spa City Friday night to clinch the 6-Man Western Conference football t...
The last best race
One last time to run, to run as fast as you can for 3.1 miles. High school cross country runners from across this wide swath of land known as Montana will gather in Great Falls Saturday for the 2019...
