Articles from the May 31, 2018 edition
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Low river to follow high water
High water has put a snag in recreation opportunities on the Clark Fork River above the Thompson Falls Dam. NorthWestern Energy was forced to remove steel beams to allow more water to flow through...
Elections staff ready for local primary
Sanders County and the rest of Montana will go to the polls on Tuesday, June 5, for the primary election. Elections staff at the Sanders County Clerk and Recorder’s Office reported that 4,141 ballots were issued and as of Tuesday evening, 1,492 a...
Island in Bloom
While much of the focus this spring has been on the high water and flooding throughout Sanders County, the flora is in full bloom on Island Park in Thompson Falls. A stroll across the island reveals...
1 dead in crash outside T.Creek
Montana Highway Patrol responded to a one-vehicle accident just west of Trout Creek, Monday at 5 p.m., near Mile Marker 27. Trooper Jourdan Gulick was on the scene and Saint's Wrecking and Towing of...
County to collect unwanted e-waste
Reduce, reuse and recycle! It is the way of doing business now days. Sanders County Solid Waste (SCSW) is once again organizing an e-waste event to share information on Montana’s recycling programs as well as helping residents recycle unwanted e...
Plains ready for fun-filled weekend
Plains will be a hub of activity this weekend with nearly 30 activities planned for this year’s Plains Days, which will begin Friday evening, when the youth take on adults in the first Alumni Flag Football Contest, which starts at 6 p.m. on the s...
Other Viewpoints
Memorial Day and graduation are over. School will be out soon. As you’re dusting off your water skis and lawn chair, it’s time to start thinking about the next big event — election season. The primary election is Tuesday, June 5. If you’re scrambling...
Less water, higher costs
Editor: We all owe a debt of gratitude to the five City Council members, who, “doing business their way” [paraphrasing Ms. Kersten], cut our water “allotment” by a HUGE 75%, from @260 gallons per day per metered residence, to a meagre 66 gallons...
Rare opportunity for school
New Board Chair, New Administration, New Leaf? Noxon School District #10 is getting one of those rare opportunities to start with a relatively clean slate. At a recent board meeting the teachers presented two school calendars that were rejected. The...
Montana Viewpoint
Last week I visited the site of the Battle of Rosebud Creek on the Crow Reservation in Big Horn County and was reminded of the role that Native Americans have played in the U.S. military. Perhaps...
Remember When
5 YEARS AGO • MAY 16, 1968 McGOWAN’S LOT SITE FOR PLAINS POST OFFICE The Post Office Department has accepted an assignable land option for the site of a proposed new Post Office building at Plains. The property is owned by the McGowan Com...
Question of the Week
TRACY HADDEN, Thompson Falls – “Probably the Reuben sandwiches at Minnie’s in Thompson Falls. They are pretty good and my favorite.” JIM STAGNER, Noxon – “I just moved here from Texas. We had our own BBQ business and since I don’t know where to get...
Justice Court
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Robert Smith, 48, $285, driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended. Robert Smith, 48, $275, operating without liability insurance. Brandon Guseman, 18, $135, operating without liability insurance. K...
Sheriff's Log
Sunday, May 20 Report of stolen dog, T. Falls. Residential alarm triggered, T. Falls. Possible gas drive off, Trout Creek. Physically combative female, Noxon. Welfare check requested, T. Falls. Civil standby requested, T. Falls. Stolen trailer...
TF students, staff display variety of talents
Thompson Falls Elementary School has some talented students, and they are not afraid to show it. Every spring Thompson Falls music teacher Lisa Mickelson displays student talents by putting on a "Vari...
USFS plans sale of TF site
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing the sale of an administrative site in Thompson Falls. The property considered for liquidation consists of four buildings on approximately 5 acres, located on Columbia Street in Thompson Falls. A 1,152-square-foot...
Organization offers brews, apps and info
Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) will be beneficiary of a Brews for Benefits event hosted by Big Eddy’s Deck Bar in Thompson Falls on Wednesday, June 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. FSPW will be on site to provide information and answer q...
Students design egg-cellent race cars
It is an event that is becoming a year-end tradition for fifth and sixth grade students at Thompson Falls schools. A lesson in construction, velocity and impact results. A tournament of speed and desi...
Dads, daughters dance to raise funds for Noxon family
It was a clever and thoughtful effort by the Noxon senior class. Seniors Cory Brodmerkle and Caitlyn Hagen worked with their peers to create a fundraiser for a family in need of assistance – but n...
Gary Lee Ovitt
Gary was born in Two Harbors, Minn., on May 28, 1942 to Wilfred Francis Ovitt and Mary Emma Coleman Ovitt (Pearson). He was second in a line of 13 kids. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded...
Trout Creek market in need of volunteers
The Trout Creek Farmer’s Market needs some help if it is going to operate this summer. Market organizer Sarah Cooper is taking the season off and so will the market if no one steps forward. Cooper started the market back in 2012 and has continued t...
Fathead dough makes a healthier pizza
Pizza, an American staple. Birthday parties, sporting events, Friday nights...there's always an occasion for pizza. My husband used to say he could eat pizza every day forever; if I hadn't planned...
Repairs continue on Blue Slide Road
One lane of traffic was open to traffic along Blue Slide Road over the Memorial Day weekend, easing travel for residents and visitors. A portion of the road was closed in early May after a creek washed out part of the roadway. The Montana Department...
Correction
In last week's Ledger special section listing Sanders County graduates, Chris Rosler's picture was incorrect. Congratulations to Rosler (below), the Hot Springs High School Salutatorian, and all of...
Local Special Olympians compete at state games
It was four days jam packed with fun, excitement and sports. It was also four days that won't be forgotten by a little girl - and likely anticipated each year with excitement. Brooke Flemmer has been...
