Articles from the March 1, 2018 edition
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Future of fair demo derby uncertain
The Sanders County Fair might have wrecked its last car demolition derby car, the result of an insurance problem, according to Sanders County Commissioner Carol Brooker, who continues to work with the county’s insurance company to rectify the s...
T.Falls reviews sewer options
In 1948, the City of Thompson falls installed a public sewer system for residences and businesses south of the railroad tracks. Since then, no major additions have been completed. As aging systems are replaced and the city sees increasing problems...
Students take center stage
For more than 45 years Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) has been doing an incredible job of enhancing children's lives through the art of theatre. As they travel throughout the state, Sanders County...
Rednecks ready to take over Trout Creek
Even rednecks get cabin fever. The Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) gives everyone a reason to step out for a night on the town with the annual Red Neck Ball. This year’s event is set for Saturday, March 3, at the Lakeside M...
Our Viewpoint: Florida students show it's right to speak up
Often times people are afraid to speak up about sensitive issues. Don’t talk about politics or religion at the dinner table. On Feb. 14 in Parkland, Florida, the country experienced one of the deadliest school shootings. Immediately the gun c...
Olympian article was spot on
Editor: Kudos to Shana Neesvig and the Ledger for the wonderfully written feature on Olympic shooters Eric Buljong and Lones Wigger! Having spent much of my career as a public affairs officer for the Army’s marksmanship programs, in which both men w...
Mail proposal would be a hassle
Editor, Just last Friday I heard from several people that the Postmaster of Trout Creek was going to submit a request to annex over half of the Blue Slide Road (at least 10 miles) as well as land on the West side of the river by Beaver Creek, into a...
Arts Council needs support
Dear Editor, We have enjoyed the Tapestry Season of amazing performing artists presented by the Sanders County Arts Council. The Arts Council not only presents these artists in two wonderful venues, the Paradise Center and the Rex Theatre, but also...
Managing debt has always been a problem
Thomas Jefferson favored amending the Constitution by “taking from the federal government the power of borrowing.” He also favored a requirement that taxes would have to be sufficient for each generation to pay its own debts. Managing debt has alw...
Remember When
12 YEARS AGO • MARCH 3, 1925 FIRST ROOFED HOUSE IN MONTANA LOCATED EAST OF TOWN Built by David Thompson in Fall of 1809 Possibly the greatest event of historical importance that has ever happened in the northwest occurred last Saturday when Will C...
What should be done to prevent school shootings?
JEANETTE LORD, Thompson Falls – “Educate the parents to not let their kids play such violent video games.” DIANA CURRY, Thompson Falls – “I think it should be brought down to help the individual kid. Kids shouldn’t just be passed through. Th...
Trout Creek man sentenced
In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, Judge James Manley recognized a Trout Creek veteran for his hard work in making changes. Beau Stewart was sentence Tuesday for two counts of partner or family member assult. Manley sentenced Stewart to...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Bradley Brooks, 32, $85, failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, 2nd offense. Katelin Miller, 30, $70, day speeding. Bryce Henning, 19, $20, seatbelt violation. Katrina Ireland, 56, $85, speeding in a restricted zone....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance calls: Noxon, 2; Plains, 7; Hot Springs, 6; T. Falls, 9. Sunday, February 18 Vehicle into guardrail. Vehicle off road, 4 or 5 kids stranded. Two trees down on Clear Creek Road. Possible stroke, T. Falls ambulance paged. Tree blocking River...
Pizzeria owner keeps it simple
Belief in product led a part-time employee to take an investment leap into one of the favorite franchises in Thompson Falls. Andrea Farmer worked for Plains Simple Simons Pizza owners, Shawn and...
Post off ice change would disrupt people's lives
To the editor, Seems we often hear that common sense is lacking these days. From my point of view that looks to be the case with the proposal by the USPS to change many Blue Slide Road addresses from Thompson Falls to Trout Creek. Why make a major...
County students showcase musical talents
William James, a famous American philosopher and psychologist, said, "I don't sing because I'm happy, I'm happy because I sing." Several high school students from Sanders County were singing and...
Local public assistance off ice now closed after cuts
Sanders County consistently has a poverty rate higher than the state average. With nearly a quarter of residents reportedly in poverty (although the number is thought to be higher), budget cuts have...
Postal proposal concerns patrons
U.S. postal customers along portions of Blue Slide Road, between Thompson Falls and Trout Creek, have expressed concern that their mail service may be in for a change, relocating some Thompson Falls residences to Trout Creek postal jurisdiction....
Evelyn Fay Collom
Evelyn Fay Collom, 81, of Trout Creek, Mont., was welcomed into the presence of her Savior on February 22, 2018. She passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Dan Pugh. Cancer... Full story
Lorri Riffle
Lorri Riffle, 65, of Thompson Falls passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of Thursday, February 22, 2018. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018, 1 p.m. at New Life... Full story
County spellers prepare for annual bee
The buzz about the County Spelling Bee is getting around, and Sanders County schools have announced their lineup of students slated to compete. The county’s spelling tradition will take place Friday, March 2 at 1 p.m. in the Sanders County C...
Baking can be fun for the whole family
Society has changed our perspective and relationship with food. Convenience sometimes makes our dietary decisions for us as we continue to thrive in this fast-paced world. "Growing the practice of...
All About the Pets
In Plains, one dog groomer has moved and another has opened a new shop. Pattie Waltner, owner and operator of Wag'n Tails Pet Grooming, held an open house Saturday at her shop on the west end of...
Burn debris safely and responsibly
Open burning season officially begins in western Montana March 1, and fire control officials from the U.S. Forest Service and the Montana DNRC are once again urging people to burn safely and responsibly. Agencies responsible for responding to fires i...
