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Sanders County Ledger (Thompson Falls, Mont.), 02 June 1977, located at <http://montananewspapers.org/lccn/sn86075283/1977-06-02/ed-1/seq-2/>, image provided by MONTANA NEWSPAPERS, Montana Historical Society, Helena, Montana.
2 - Sanders Ceuety Ledger, Thursday, June 2, 1977 A MONTANA PRIZE WINNING WEEKLY SANDERS COUNTY LEDGER published weekly K.A. Eggensperger Gladys Eggensperger Jack S. Stephens Editor and Publisher • Business Manager Printer Marlene Lopes Compuwriter Operator Colleen Douglas Darkroom Technician Mona Turk Office Clerk Bobbi Crawford Proof Reader & Want Ads MEMBER MONTANA PRESS ASSOCIAtioN (76 NEIMPPIPER A Alp N A L Association - Founded 1885 s,•i•ond class postage paid at Thompson Falls. Mont. SUBSCRIPTION RATE 1 'tear in Sanders County 1 Year Elsewhere in Montana 1 Year outside Montana Vol. 73 No. 13 $6.50 $7.00 $7.50 Letters to editor Dorsey asks correction Editor: I demand a correction of the series of malicious and inac- curate articles which have appeared in your paper. Since the original smear appeared on page 1 under large headlines, simple fairness dictate that your correction and apology appear on the front page also. I view this matter very seriously since your inaccuracies and distor- tions reflect upon me person- ally and professionally, and have interfered with my ability to do my job. I am referring to the article which appeared on the front page of the May 12 issue of the Ledger. I would have responded sooner, but I was out of town.The headlines blared, \Dorsey to quit SCS over wages.\ Let me point out some of the inaccuracies of that anonymous hatchet job. First, Dorsey is not quitting Sanders County Services. When the current contract between the State of Montana and Sanders County Services ends, so will my working agreement. There is an important distinction between quitting and non -renewal of a contract. Second, my name is Don, not Dan. Third, the salary that I refused was not $16,835, but rather was $14,852. Fourth, salary disagree ments are not the reason that I will not continue employ- ment at Sanders County Services. The main issues are: the board of directors claims to represent the community interests first and client interests second; the board's lack of support and trust in the staff. The above errors may have been caused by sloppy journ. alism or by your intention to influence the outcome of a labor dispute, I do not know. But in the issue of the Ledger May 19, you committed an error which can only be deliberate lapse of ethics. You printed a letter to the editor, with my name on it. I never wrote the letter which ap peared over my name. indeed, I was hundred of miles from here while the whole ex- change of letters and articles Was on -going. Don Dorsey, Director Sanders County Services Hot Springs (Editor's note: Our apology for a typographical error which referred to Don Dorsey as Dan in the May 12 story. The salary offered Dorsey by the board of directors of the Sanders County Services is $14,852 plus $1,983 in other wage benefits, which total $16,835. The letter in the May 19 issue was from Dorsey's staff and since a name is required on all letters to the editor, Dorsey's name was attached. We apparently wrongly as- sumed that a director is responsible for his staff. Dorsey indicates he is not responsible for his staffs letter. Dorsey is leaving Sanders County Services at the end of June. According to Rose Wilkinson, chairman of the board of directors, Dorsey is expected to work until mid - June and then take vacation time for the remainder of his term. K AE) Rimrock (Please turn to p. 2) the adjacent Rimrock Cafe, will manage the motel also. She also is in charge of the interior decorating, Lawrence said. Renting of motel rooms will be handles from the cafe. Mrs. Aldrich has 11 employ- es on thelstaff of the cafe. Cooks are Lenora Palmer, Edralin Arnold, Peggy Smith, Shirley Knerr and Marie Dinning, who also is a waitress. Other waitresses are Middy Frost. Donna Conlin. Heidi Aldrich, Janice Hagerman. Shannon Parker and Teresa Fortin. Basic room rate for a single will be $19 and $22 for a double. Lawrence said the motel will cater to commercial customers. FiNe make honor roll MISSOULA•-Five Sanders County students are listed on the winter quarter honor roll released Tuesday by the registrar for Montana State University. Making the honor roll were: Melante Jean Gebhardt, Para disc Launce Allen Airhart, Loin Ann Gebhardt and Mark jfenry Smith, all of Plains, and Kim Iver Matthew of Trout Creek. Too many laws Ask the average Montanan what he likes about the state and he or she probably would be quite lucid about the Treasure State's attri- butes. It's difficult to assume that there Is so much wrong with Montana that the 584 bills that Gov. Tom Judge has signed into law from the 1977 Legislature were all necessary. And that count doesn't include appropriation bills or Joint resolutions. And all of those bills were passed by the Legislature in a session that is credited with breaking no new ground and doing no backsliding. A Chester solon, Sen. Allen Kolstad, has commented that there definitely is no need for that many new laws because there are not that many problems in this state. Much of the cause for so many measures is the result of so many bills being introduced in each session. It's obvious that the more bills introduced in any session, the more bills that will be adopted Fortunately, for the time beihg, the Legislature has formed an interim committee to study some kind of limits on the number of bills before she eqislature. Instead of arguing for the annual sessions, Kolstad, who is a mem- ber of the interim committee, thinks Montanans will not buy the concept until something Is done about the number of bills. As the Great Falls Tribune has commented, \It is good to see an intermin committee formed to pro- vide a solution to our legislative dilemna. But what will be more encouraging will be a presentation by committee members of a true solution to the 1979 Legislature. If such a solution can be implement- ed, there is no question that our entire governing body will receive increased respect and greater sup- port.\ More citizens would be willing to support annual sessions if some assurance or curbs are provided to cut down on the number of needless measures introduced each session. Managing a business as large as the State of Montana needs annual legislative sessions. What is defin- itely not needed are the flood of needless bills introduced at each session under current rules. Ledger Lines by K. A. E Men ma; be born free and equal but the world sees to it that many changes are made. • • • The Sage of Ashley Creek observes that America is the only country prosperous enough to make unemployment financially attractive. • • • Fishing was good for some, and not so good for others at Lake Mary Ronan over the Memorial Day week end. The popular lake attracted a horde of anglers, including several from Thompson Falls. Still awaited are reports of fishing results of local families who tried their luck on Lake Koocanusa (the Libby Dam reservoir) and Pend Oreille over the holiday. Mayor Dave Haase said several local families spent the week end at Koocanusa. County dads (Con' t Iron 1). I desirable to keep convicted criminals separated from sus- pects who are awaiting trial. Ile noted that if the new jail included some civil defense facilities, considerable civil defense money could be obtained for construction. Commissioner Resler said any building program should provide more space than is needed currently, otherwise the addition would be Made quote by the time it is finished. Gill told the chamber members that it would be hard to give any firm idea of what help is needed until preliminary plans are obtain ed and estimates of the amount of money needed are received. The commissioners said that one way the chamber could help would be to circulate petitions calling for a bond election if it is finally determined that some bond money will be needed. Building Supplies - Hardware- Plumbing - Electrical - Paints EMPIRE BUILDERS PARTICLE BOARD 3 / 8 \-$2.89 5/8\-$3.88 1 /2\-$3.39 3 / 4 \-$4.99 Pegboard 1 /8\-$4.99 5 ft. Fence Posts ea. $2.50 No. 2 Masonite Siding, Woodsmen $7.95 Corrugated Fiberglass roofing ft. 35c BASEBOARD HEATERS 4 ft. -$33.99 6 ft .-$44.78 8 ft. -$52.50 WE DELIVER One Mile West on Hiway 200 Ph. 827-4781 Now Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday Our son, Jack, visited Rip Holo last week at Flaxville where Rip is superintendent of schools. Rip is doing fine and apparently Arlene also. Jack said he didn't get to see Arlene, because she was out for her daily walk at the time. Rip reported that Henry Hamill was one of the prime candidates for head football coach at Glasgow High School. Henry this year has been head coach at Scobey High School. It was Henry and Rip along with the stellar defensive tutelage of Gene Phillips who lifted the Hawks out of a winless season into their first state championship. Then Doug Walsh followed two years ago with a repeat of the state title. • • • The Reboot of experience deals severely with the freshman who thinks he'll qualify as • senior. Referendum vote set The 1977 beef referendum will be conducted at the Sander County Agricultural Stabilization and Conserva- tion Service office July 5 through July 15. Registration must be made at the ASCS office in Plains between June 6 and June 17. This may be done in person or by mail. Any person owning cattle at any time between Jan. 1, 1976, through Dec. 31, 1976, shall be eligible to register and vote, unless the cow or cattle was owned solely for the purpose of slaughter. The referendum will deter- mine whether producers favor the Beef Research and Infor motion Order issued by the Secretary of Agriculture pur jail deferred for Willet Rodney I.. Willett was given a one-year deferred jail sentence by Judge E. Gardner Brownlee in District Court after Willett pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of dangerous drugs. The defen dent is to obey all rules of the probation officer. suant to the Beef Research and Information Act. The staff at the ASCS county office will be happy to answer any questions pertain- ing to the method of conduct• ing the referendum, or eligi- bility to register and vote. An informational leaflet will be available in the county office about June 1. Plains gets safety job PLAINS -A highway safety project for the benefit of pedestrians is being planned at Plains by the Montana Dept. of Highways. The project will consist of applying plastic paving mark- ings to high volume intersec lion areas, school crosswalks and other locations where painted traffic markings need frequent replacement to re- main effective. The Plains project la the only one of its type planned in Sanders County. However, the highway agency has planned similar projects for installation in 43 other Mon- tana cities and towns. DANCE Saturday June 4 Music by Bernie Rasmusson Band of Poison. American Legion Club PARADISE, MONTANA The Way It Was FORTY YEARS AGO June 9, 1937 A Park County family temporarily lost possession of their car on the highway near Gardiner when a huge bull snake joined the party. The family was driving west about five miles west of Gardiner when they saw the snake in the road ahead of the car. Traveling at a moderate rate of speed they drove their car over the reptile, thinking to kill it. Looking back after passing, they were surprised to find that the snake had vanished. They stopped and soon located the snake wrapped around the frame of the car under the floorboards, and very much alive. The car Was abandoned without ceremony, as the hissing reptile squirmed over the frame and worked himself forward under the hood and coiled himself comfortably around the warm motor for an indefinite stay. Passing motorists came to the rescue of the stranded family and helped to remove the snake. • • • That feud between the auto and the horse, which might have been believed dead and buried, flared into activity recently in Lewistown and this time the auto came off second best. Driving along east Main St. Mrs. William Schutz noticed a runaway team dashing toward her at the intersection of Dawes St. Her husband, who was in the car, shouted a warning, but too late. The horses dashed headlong toward the car, tried to swerve at the last moment but slipped on the pavement and one of the animals crashed heavily into the auto, damaging the fender and headlamp. The horse then fell unconscious in the street. M&M Schutz summoned police in the belief the horse would have to be destroyed. In a few minutes, however, the animal arose, shook its head and gave a satisfied horse -laugh at the sight of the damaged car. The team, which was reclaimed by its owner, Dan Smith, had galloped wildly for several blocks dragging a wagon. Neither of the animals showed any ill effects. • 0 • Even the chickens have joined the war against grasshoppers in eastern Montana. Oscar Johnson, farmer and poultry raiser at Sonnette, in Powder River County, decided to let his flock of 1,500 feathered allies try their luck in clearing his field of the insect pests. Johnson divided his flock into three battalions of 500 chickens each, placing each battalion in a strategic position where the 'hoppers appeared thickest.' The two legged exterminators entered the fray without the formality of a declaration of war, and soon every grasshopper in the vicinity had gone to the happy hunting ground or left for parts unknown. TWENTY-F1VE YEARS AGO June 4, 1952 Advertising fluffs appear with unhappy regularity. A London periodical offered a Kiddie parade set HOT SPRINGS --The Home steaders Kiddie Parade to be staged at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11 as part of the prize for the best collection of funny ones. Here is a partial list: \Annual sale now going on. Do not go elsewhere to be cheated...come in here.\ \Wanted a room for two gentlemen about 30 feet long and 20 feet broad.\ \Furnished apartment suitable for gentle- man with folding doors.\ \Lost a Collie dog by a man Saturday answering to Jim with a brass collar round his neck and a muzile.\ \Bulldog for sale. Will eat anything. Especially fond of children.\ \A boy wanted who can open oysters with a reference.\ \Wanted an organist and a boy to blow the same.\ \Wanted a boy to be partly outside and partly behind the counter.\ \Lost near Highgate archway, an umbrella belonging to a gentleman with a bent rib and bone handle.\ \Mr. Brown, furrier, wishes to announce that he will make up gowns, capes, etc. for ladies out of their own skins.\ • • • An unnamed chain store bulletin is credited with the following: 1. Do you want to be certain of reader interest? Then advertise in the newspapers. Many a circular receives only a glance while the local newspaper is thoroughly read from first to last page. 2. Do you want representation in the same 'shopping window' the other merchants of your town use? Then use the local newspaper. Women, the purchasing agents of the home, read newspaper advertising, whereas many a circular is tossed into the wastebasket without a glance. 3. Do you want fast action? Then use the newspaper. The ad that you run today, if it contains real merchandising news, will bring immediate results tomorrow. You can receive and sell out a consignment of merchandise with newspaper advertising in less time than it takes to prepare a circular. 4. Do you want to be recognized as a factor of importance in your community -a real home town store? If you do, use the newspaper --it undoubtedly is a strong factor in building good will and the acceptance of your store as a good place to trade.\ TEN YEARS AGO June 8, 1967 Last week we told you of the two Flathead Courier co -publishers going fishing on opening day at Lake Ronan. One caught one fish, the other caught three. Total catch was two when the boat got back to the dock. None where thrown away, hidden, eaten or lost. How'd we do it? It's like this: We each caught one fish while trolling...then decided to still fish awhile and we just let the boat drift. It drifted over my line, I felt a tug, pulled in the line and I had caught the first two fish that had been on the stringer. The first one plus the two are three fish. The game warden thought we were nuts. too. • • • M&M Dexter Grimm are the parents of a son, the first baby born in the Sanders County General Hospital since last Septem- ber. Little Kevin Dexter Grimm was born May 8 and weighed 6 lbs. 15 ors. He joins a brother. Curtis, 3. Maternal grandparents are M&M Art Thurman and paternal grandparents are M&M Ralph Grimm. Homesteaders Day Celebra- tion is open to all boys and girls 12 years of age and younger. Parade participants are asked to meet at 1 p.m. in front of the Senior Citizens Center. Categories for entries ar pets, homesteaders and miscellaneous. Entries will be judged on originality with cash prizes of $6. $4 and $2 provided in each category. TIPS ir a 160 US Pa OW • \Good! Now you can't get out until you promise to get a loan from the First State Rank of Montana to remodel my living room.\ We Make Home Improvements Easy! We don't mean to say it's fun making payments, but our friendly loan arrangers will assist you in every way possible to finance your home remodeling project. Now's the time to act. And remember, a modern, well maintained home is one of the best investments any family can make --and it also makes living more comfortable. OUR 70th YEAR APIA. mmmmm $7.17, 0 4 2 . . FIRST STATE 1 k BANKM0E - MONT PA A7 b A e i r F.D.I.C. 1008 MAIN ST THOMPSON FALLS MONTAA
