Articles from the February 25, 2021 edition
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ROBOTIC CHALLENGE
In the year 2001, the National Science Foundation devised the acronym SMET (science, mathematics, engineering and technology) in efforts to draw attention to the newly recognized climactic need for...
Wood sentenced to 100 years
Former Thompson Falls resident Danielle Wood on Tuesday was sentenced to 100 years in the Montana State Women's Prison without the possibility of parole. Wood appeared in 20th District Judicial Court...
Court upholds Rock Creek Mine permit
The Montana Supreme Court last week made a decision to uphold a permit for Hecla’s proposed Rock Creek mine issued by the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). The DNRC issued the water right permit in January 2018 that c...
Residents file for board positions
With the deadline to file for special district elections passed, Sanders County school board candidates still have a month to file their intent for open positions. Bobbi Christenson with the Sanders County Elections Office stated that write-in...
Petition filed to recall Paradise sewer members
The Paradise group opposed to putting in a sewer system there hasn’t given up — they’ve put together a petition to recall two of the board members, but in hopes of eventually stopping the entire project, according to LeeAnn Overman, one of those...
CFVH staffers honored for 'baby bistro' series
Two Clark Fork Valley Hospital employees have been recognized for their efforts to reach out to new mothers. Sara Nestor and Cassie Craft received the Health Hero Award from Eat Right Montana and...
Our Viewpoint
We've been watching the broadcast and reading the news of the devastation happening in the South due to winter storms. States such as Texas were battered with winter weather, frigid temperatures and several inches of snow. The Dallas-Fort Worth...
Street Smart
I like to listen to music when I exercise. The right beat can motivate me and take my mind off the pain I'm inflicting on my tired old body! A few weeks ago, my granddaughter and her best friend were...
Protect teachers, students
Editor, As a retired high school registrar and former junior high principal’s secretary and office manager, I write to express my deep concern over the recent lifting of the state mask mandate, the lowering of the vaccine priority for our teachers f...
Remember When
6 YEARS AGO FEBRUARY 25, 1916 IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! The Sanders County Ledger, with this issue, celebrates its 11th birthday, entering upon the 12th year of its existence. Established in 1905, the...
Question of the Week
DANIEL MOORE, Thompson Falls - “I’d say a Mexican resort.” NATHANIEL MOORE, Seattle, Washington - “If I could go anywhere, I would stay right here." AVERY JOHNSON, Idaho Falls, Idaho - “A Sicilian beach, because it’s warm and pretty.” ERIN KENEADY,...
Justice Court
Sanders County Attorney James Borgmann, 37, unauthorized control of property, 3rd offense, $635. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Sheena Mccaskill, 36, operating out of season with stud tires, $135. Rita Bell, 84, day speeding, $70. Rachel Dunn, 1...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Dixon, 1; T. Falls, 20; Plains, 14; Dixon, 3; Hot Springs, 1; Camas, 1; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Heron, 1; Sunday, February 14 Assist other agency, Plains. Disturbance, Plains. Fire, Plains. Theft, Hot Springs. Coroner called, Noxon....
Woman changes plea
Fauve Fergusom of Hot Springs appeared in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday to change her plea to guilty to charges of felony endangerment of the welfare of children. She admitted to having used methamphetamines in the home she shared with a...
Woods Journal
I would not classify myself as a very experienced skier. However, I am beginning to learn my way around the slopes. Even knowing this, it has been wonderful and humbling to introduce my girlfriend to the sport. I had forgotten how much more often...
Housing group receives land donation
The Sanders County Community Housing Organization (SCCHO) has been working to provide affordable housing options to residents in the area for around 10 years, and recently received a donation of land...
4-H anglers venture into frozen territory
Many community members are aware of the average activities of the 4-H program, where youth learn about trades and farm animals. However, few know about the 4-H Outdoor Adventures Project, which gives...
Hawk grapplers ready for Western B-C
Finally, with all the dual matches done and in the books, it's time for some good old-fashioned tournament wrestling. The new and improved Western B-C divisional tournament, which now includes 25 team...
Blue Hawks knock off Florence
When the Hawks open up their shooting clinic, there is no cure – chances are you are going to lose if going up against them. Opening up a can of clinical-like shooting from all points on the floor t...
Depleted Savage Heat complete season play
The Hot Springs Savage Heat girls completed season play in the remotely-held District 14C tournament last week, falling to the Lady Red Devils 44-27 in Noxon Tuesday and then 51-23 to the Trotters in Plains Friday. At Noxon, Lizzy Fisher led the...
Riding High
Still riding high after the first Montana Girls All-State wrestling tournament, where two Plains-Hot Springs wrestlers won medals and two others also had the opportunity to compete, the Savage...
Trotters eventful season ends
It could have been better and it could have been worse but, in the end, the Trotters played their hardest and that’s all that coach Eddie Fultz was asking for all along. Going 2-2 in the remotely played District 14C tournament, the Plains Trotters c...
Mighty Lady Hawks win again
Fear the mighty Lady Hawks. The No. 5 ranked Thompson Falls Lady Hawks flew past the Florence Falcons 55-30 in Thompson Falls Saturday to complete regular season play. Now 13-2 and the No. 2 seed...
Noxon girls make semifinals
The Noxon Lady Red Devils made it to the semifinals of the remotely-played District 14C tournament last week before bowing out and completing play for the season. Starting with a 44-27 win over Hot Springs in Noxon Tuesday, the Devils then fell 36-28...
Devil boys fight the good fight, finish play at District 14C tourney
The Noxon Red Devil boys fought the good fight but that fight came to an end in the District 14C tournament last week. With the 14C tourney played remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Devils first lost to the Savage Heat 54-36 in Hot Springs...
