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2 - SANDERS COUNTY LEDGER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1977 Sanders County Ledger Published weekly at Thompson Falls, Mt. 59873, Box 219. K.A. Eggensperger Gladys G. Eggensperger Jack Stephens Mona Turk Publisher Business Manager Printer Clerk Sherry Hagerman Want Ads & CompuWrIter oper. Lucile Hanson Circulation & CompuWrIter oper. Colleen Douglas Darkroom Technician MEMBER y• \ :1:NTANA 4 PRESS ASSOCIATION 177 NWP N A L PER Association • Founclod 1085 Second class postage paid at Thompson Falls, Mont. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Yr. In Sanders County $7.50 1 Yr. elsewhere in Montana $8 1 Yr. outside Montana $8.50 Vol. 73, No. 37 Wise decisions Two decisions involving ex- penditure of state funds have been in the news in Montana and Washington recently. In the Evergreen state, Gov. Dixy Lee Ray says she won't allow her state to spend tax dollars on a float for the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena Jan. 2. \I can think of better ways the state can use $25,000,\ said Ray, who describes her- self as a strong supporter of the University of Washington Huskies. The Huskies will be making their first Rose Bowl ap- pearance since 1963. Al- though the state has sent a float to three past Rose Bowls in which the Huskies played, Ray said, \With our current freeze on state spending, no, I wouldn't support using state funds.\ Last Friday, the Montana Fish and Game Commission approved the purchase of Wild Horse Island in Flallaad Lake. The R.B. McDonald family of Missoula offered the Island, valued at $3.5 million, to the state earlier this year and the proposal won approval from Gov. Tom Judge and the Legislature. The Legislature, at Judge's behest, authorized using $1.7 million in Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation funds and $250,000 from private and federal funds of the Fish and Game Dept. At first, the fish and game commissioners balked at ap- proving the purchase. They questioned the usefulness of the island to the state's an- glers and hunters, pointing out that it is accessible only to boaters. But Fish and Game Director Robert Wambach reminded the commissioners that much of the funding was to come from the BOR whose money is intended primarily for recrea- tion, not hunting and fishing. The Fish and Game Dept. said it won't develop land on the island, but instead will preserve it in its natural state. Both of these decisions are wise. Washington should have a better use for its tax dollars than for a parade float. Preserving Wildhorse Island for posterity in its natural state for all who care to enjoy It to do so is good. Technical help available for rural water systems The Old West Regional Commis- sion has funded a grant to assist rural water sysams in the five state area of Montana, Wyoming. Nebras ka, North and South Dakota. Numerous studies made in the Old West Region conclude that in many localities the water for domestic, municipal and livestock use is both inadequate and of marginal quality. It is a high priority that a program be implemented that will provide for feasibility studies to assess the economics and practicality of water delivery systems for these localities. Feasibility studies have been inhibited due to lack of local money and technical expertise required to complete such a study. The feasibili ty study is a necessary step in order to qualify for funding support from the Farmers Home Administration or other lending sources. The grant will be used to provide expertise by means of a regional planning team whose duty will be to assist local groups in the preparation of preliminary feasibility reports. In addition to preparing the feasibility study, the team will also provide assistance in the following areas; serve as an informational source, advise associations of water right laws that may affect them, and explore potential financial avenues for funding the water system. The planning team will work with public entities such as municipalities, counties and special purpose dis- tricts as well as non-profit corpora- tions and cooperatives involved in the development of farm and rural water delivery systems. In order to be considered to receive assistance, an application has to be filled out. This application may be received from the state agency involved with rural water systems in each respective state or from the Rural Water Office, 1533 North 12th Street, Capitol Place Office, Bis- marck, N. Dak. 58501 Rex to show CB'er film American International's \Break er! Breaker!\ dealing with the new \citizen band\ phenomenon and starring Karate Champion Chuck Norris, Gordon Murdock and M. Terry O'Connor will play tonight and Friday at the Rex theatre. Produced and directed by Don Hulette. \Breaker! Breaker!\ ex- plores the story of millions of Americans communicating while driving their autos and trucks. The film deals in depth with interstate truckers who become involved with a corrupt and sadistic family who run a ghost town in California by their own savage rules. Prominent and valuable use of the \C B\ is made to bring the troublemakers to justice. Ledger Lines by K A E When migratory geeselly in a \v\ formation they do it for a good reason, the Hungry Horse News quotes Ranger Rick's Nature Maga- zine for November. As a goose flies, its wings churn up the air, leaving behind an air current. In the flying wedge or v, each bird is in the right position to get a lift from the current left by the bird in front. This makes less work for all the geese but the leader, Ranger Rick points out, and that is why several geese may take turns leading the formation during the migration. Ducks, swans, gulls and several other species of waterfowl also fly in the energy -saving \vs\. Mark Twain once said, \rake a man from an insane asylum and marry him to an idiot woman and by the fourth generation they should produce a newspaper publisher.\ A publisher friend from Wibaux tells us that over the line in North Dakota they tell the story about Ma Bell installing the \911\ emergency number system at Baker, in Montana. Under that system, a person seeking help just dials \nine -eleven.\ That number applies for the police, sheriffs office, ambulance, search and rescue or for any other emergency aid needed, however, the North Dakotans report that Ma Bell had to pull the system out of Baker, because the \Montanans could dial the '9', but couldn't find the '11'.\ Note in a church bulletin: \Work for the Lord. The pay is not much, but the retirement program is out of this world.\ When Joe and Marie Ferkovich received a supply of posters recently listing the Grizzly basketball games for the current season they were pleasantly surprised to find on one a picture of their nephew, Allan Nielsen, a Grizzly starter. Allan started at Westby High School and holds almost every cage record for that school, according to Joe. Is there any evidence in San- ders County of a white man being in the area in advance of David Thompson? News stories appearing in the Hungry Horse News at Colum- bia Falls and the Flathead Courier at Poison in recent weeks describe rocks with dates that precede the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1805-06. The Hungry Horse News ran a story in its Oct. 27 issue of a rock found near Coram that is inscribed: \J. Smith died July 17, 1801.\ That's prior to the Lewis and Clark expedition, the first re- corded white man's entry into western Montana. Fugleberg in the Oct. 10 issue of the Flathead Courier at Poison presented a photo of the mystery rock on Sunnyslope Hill that contains the name of Herman and apparent date of 1717, drawing of a star, cross and rabbit which mystified for- esters a few years ago when they came across it. And then the rock was termed missing. The following week, the Flat- head Courier reported that the \Sunnyslope mystery rock has been re -discovered and in its original location.\ The Poison editor confessed: \Combination of time and changing face of the forest due to logging roads and timbering apparently proved confusing to this red-faced writer... With an assist from Sam Frazier, Tracy O'Keefe and Brenda Foreman, the marker was found Just where it had been 71/2 years ago when it was first discovered by timbermen cruising the forest... \Speculation continues to be the biggest mystery --the mark's origin, who was Herman? What do the inscriptions stand for? Fugleberg concluded: \Most popular theory is that loggers In the 19 -teens or early 1920s played a prank on future gener- ations by carving the inscription during a lunch break or after- hours.\ The Hungry Horse News story also made reference to Dr. Merrill G. Burlingame, long- time MSU history professor, and his information about a Herron rock west of Kaispell with a 1744 date. Letter to editor Falls folks friendly To the People of Thompson Falls: For the past four months my partner and I had the opportunity of working in Sanders County for the State Division of Forestry, perform- ing timber inventory on state and private land. Whenever we would stop in Thompson Falls, whether for just a cup of coffee, gas, or to purchase groceries the courteous, friendly atmosphere was never changing. Your town has to be one of the friendliest in Montana. Thanks for making our stay in the Lunch menus All menus include 'it pint milk Dec. 12 Ham and pea soup, toasted cheese sandwich, pickles, applecrisp. Dec. 13 Weiner wraps, mustard or catsup, corn, applesauce. Dec. 14 Bar b que beef over fluffy rice, homade rolls and butter, green beans, peaches. Dec. 15 Roast beef in gravy, mashed potato, carrot and celery. peas, bread, peanut butter candy. Dec. 18 Spaghetti with meat sauce, homemade rolls and honey, spinach, carrot sticka. Alexander Furniture Behind C&C Auto Supply - 1 mile east of T. Falls Order Now for Christmas Gifts that are special and one of a kind. Quality and Craftsmanship insure you the best products for the money. 'CHILD'S HARDWOOD ROCKING CHAIR 'PLANT STANDS, HARDWOOD •DINING SETS, HARDWOOD •LARGE ROCKERS, HARDWOOD •MEAT CUTTING BLOCKS, HARDWOOD 'WATER BED FRAMES, SIMPLE TO ELEGANT Call us or come in and discuss your plans or ideas. 827-4772, 827-4803 or 827-3775 evenings. 'CONVENTIONAL BED FRAMES, SINGLE TO KING 'CABINETS 'COFFEE TABLES 'GUN CABINETS 'OR ANY IDEA YOU MIGHT HAVE. area a real pleasure. Sincerely, Dennis C. Collins P. 0. Box 7156. Missoula Jeff Rupkaluis 1011 Gerald Ave., Missoula The Way It Was orraine Dufresne TEN YEARS AGO, DEC. 14, 1967 The David Thompson Chapter of the Future Teachers of America was presented its official charter Wed- nesday evening with Marilyn Britton accepting the charter from Supt. Everett Long. Miss Britton with Jeri Eldridge, secretary, Linda Vulles, treasurer, and Beverly Shoemaker, historian, were installed by Mrs. Dorothy Hunton. Roy and Bessie Todd joined the Terry Manufacturing Co. and are handling the furniture refinishing and upholstery department. Roy has had many years experience as a master cabinet maker and Bessie's talent as a seamstress qualify them ideally for the work. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO, DEC. 19, 1952 Fred Lee Thayer was born in Belknap, June 1, 1894 and passed away Dec. 8, 1952 at the age of 58 years. In 1901, he went with his folks, by covered wagon, to Bellaire, Mich., but returned to the old home place with his brother, Arthur when lie was 16. Ile was drafted in the army in 1918. Ile served with the AEF in France in Co. E 324th Infantry until discharged at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo., June 30, 1919. He was married to Susan in Kalispell in 1928. They moved to a ranch five miles west of Thompson Falls where they now reside. He also leaves two daughters, June Marie and Susan Lee, besides the widow and two stepchildren, Mrs. George Havens and Lyman Thayer. Two brothers of Thompson Falls also survive, Charles and Albert. HERON- Mrs. M. H. Larson went to Thompson Falls Sunday on the dinkey and stayed over with her son, Glenn and family until Monday, when she went on to Missoula. FORTY-FOUR YEARS AGO, DEC. 13, 1933 Perry Heater Sr. and Orrie Heater returned from their gold placer claim at Bearmouth the latter part of the week and will return with supplies and food Wednesday. HERON --Friday night there was a meeting at the schoolhouse for the unemployed. A large crowd attended to discuss county welfare. Some were from Noxon and Thompson Falls. Lovejoy Post Office, established during the inrush of homesteaders in 1912 to 1917 and at one time serving one of the most populous farming districts in Phillips County, is to be discontinued. After the construction of the Saco -Turner railroad, Lovejoy became a ghost town, with most of the businesses moving to the new town of Loring. From the diary of Franklin Leonard Stone, pioneer of the Gallatin Valley, starting in 1852: March 3, 1864. \We traveled with McGruder, but his train was too slow so we went on. No harm from Indians. Went over clear water, high hills, precipices, caught salmon, tugged uphill and down into the Bitterroot, through Hellgate and by the hole of stinking water. McGruder came on with his goods, sold them, got lots of money, picked his company to travel home ,n safety, fed them for their company. When he got near home these very men shot McGruder, took his money and his animals and escaped. They were pursued and hunted until they were found in San Francisco. It was hard for the officers to keep the people from hanging the murderers before they went to trial. Franklin Stone was the first county superintendent of Gallatin County, and liked to set his thoughts down on paper. His records of schools are unusually complete. When school lacked paper and blackboards, he would smooth off the dirt floors of the little log shacks and show the children how to work arithmetic problems in the dirt with pointed sticks. Courthouse work (con 't from p. 1) the east side of the Courthouse, will provide additional vault storage and office space to meet the needs of the crowded county offices. The contract also includes installation of a new heating system for the entire Courthouse --the present and new building combined. An elevator will be installed at the north end of the addition to serve all three floors of both additions. It is designed for use by handicapped persons and those using wheelchairs. The exterior of the addition will match the present building and be of block construction covered with three coats of stucco. The interior walls will be of sheetrock. Remodeling work on the present building will include installation of a new roof, installation of new windows and doors and some rewiring. Howland explained that in addi- tion to providing additional space, the project will also bring the old building up to current building code requirements on mechanical and electrical systems. \It is a benefit to the entire county to bring the present building up to building code standards,\ Howland said. The architect complimented the quality of construction work the Poison firm performs. Howland noted that he currently is working with Rolfson on construction pro- jects at Pablo for the Consolidated Kootenai and Flathead Indian Tribes and that he has had almost no problems with the Poison firm. \Rolfson has met its deadlines and has done excellent work.\ Rolfson said he hoped to employ as much local labor as possible on the project. AN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT or A KEOGH PLAN May provide the Tax Break you need now as well as a Retirement Income in your later years. Stop in and see if we can help you tailor a Plan to Meet Your Needs. Remember, the plans must be set up prior to Dec. 31st, but contributions do not have to be made until February IS, 1978. OUR 71st YEAR FIRST STATE BANK OF MONTANA Member F.D.I.C. 1008 MAIN ST., THOMPSON FALLS. MONTANA 1 ti
