Articles from the March 3, 2022 edition
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Cancer Network draws prizes, opens off ice
The Cancer Network of Sanders County held its big fundraiser drawing, along with an open house for its new office space at Paws Here Pet Styling, in Plains last week. CNSC raised $20,447 with the...
Students prepare for county spelling bee
Students will compete in the annual Sanders County Spelling Bee this week. The Sanders County Ledger and First Security Bank have sponsored the county spelling bee for 35 years. It is the longest privately sponsored bee in the state, according to...
Trout Creek business has new owners
The Local Store in Trout Creek is under new ownership. Ross and Michelle Fitchett took over operations last November and they say business has been steady. "We were able to keep all the original...
Our Viewpoint
Several times during the week, I check the county website to see if new candidates have filed for local elections. This year we are electing several county and state officials, as well as school board members and special district representatives....
Montana Viewpoint
I have been writing this article in my head for the past week, and now that Ukraine has been invaded and perhaps by now, conquered, my thoughts remain the same, and they are that the level of dissent...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • MARCH 5 18, 1992 COOK HANGS UP APRON An appreciation party was held at the Thompson Falls Christian Church in honor of Annie Sloan, who has been associated with the Sanders County Sheriff’s Department in various capacities since 1955....
Question of the Week
JESSICA NELSON, Plains - “My grandmother because she just makes the family complete. Always happy, always has her hair and makeup done, raised a huge family successfully, never heard her complain a day in her life. She just is an amazing woman.” BLA...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 5; Trout Creek, 5; Heron, 1; T. Falls, 2; Hot Springs, 2. Tuesday, February 22 Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Message delivery, Trout Creek. Wednesday, February 23 Nuisance complaints, Plains. Message delivery, Plains. Intimidat...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Aida Zagouri-Sano, 44, day speeding, $70. Kyle Olsen, 38, day speeding, $20. Johnathan Tveit, 54, day speeding, $70. Celsey Vonheeder, 18, seatbelt violation, $20. Dane Chojnacky, 19, basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st...
Legislative Update
As a result of legislation requested from the Montana Department of Transportation, House Bill 56 allowed the department to use alternate-colored lights on their snowplows. In the winter of 2020-21,...
Not guilty pleas entered in sexual assault case
A Trout Creek man made an initial appearance in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, entering not guilty pleas to three felony charges before Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher. Matthew Yanke pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual intercourse...
Students detail love of country in essay contest
"You need to care about your country because it is a free country," said Noxon sixth grader Jasmin Risch when asked about Americanism. Risch was the third-place winner for the 2021-2022 Sanders County...
Robert Thomas "Skip" Baxter
Robert Thomas "Skip" Baxter was born on July 2, 1940, in Spokane, Washington, and passed away at his home in Thompson Falls, Montana, on January 25, 2022. Skip will be remembered by many for his... Full story
Christine Therese Nowak
Christine Therese Nowak reunited with her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2022. She was born June 24, 1944, to Raymond and Margaret Nowak in Chicago, Illinois. Christine met Edward Wayne Boniecki... Full story
Modern Homesteader
As we leave the winter season behind, many will begin the yearly ritual of spring planting. Some may even dig a bit deeper by starting to prep the soil for those spring plants. The health of our soil is just as important, if not more, as the health o...
Hawks end season at divisional
The Blue Hawk boys basketball team finished their season at the divisional tournament last weekend, going 1-2 with opponents in Ronan. The Hawks tipped off the tournament against Florence on...
HAWKS HEADED TO STATE
The Lady Hawks basketball team is headed to the state tournament for the first time in nearly two decades. The Hawks took second place at the divisional tournament in Ronan last weekend, securing a...
Noxon Schools eases restrictions
Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Noxon Schools are further loosening their restrictions. As part of the Noxon School District Safe Return to School and Continuity of Services Plan, the Noxon administration and board continue to revise their...
Bowling Scores
MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 66 34 Nascar Freaks 64 36 Talk of the Town 53.5 46.5 Dolls with Balls 53.5 46.5 Rock ’n Bowl 52 48 Team Scr. Game: Rock ‘n Bowl, 448; Scr. Series: Rock ‘n Bowl, 1255; Hcp. Game: Rock ‘n Bowl, 658; Hcp. Series:...
WALL OF LEGENDS
Blue Hawk senior Trae Thilmony had his name added to the Blue Hawk Wrestling Wall of Fame at Thompson Falls High School this week. Thilmony was added as the first three-time state champion and the...
Crossword Solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. CRAVAT 7. SCALES 13. CUISINE 14. CALIBER 16. RD 17. SPIDERMAN 19. MA 20. AGUES 22. IRE 23. SAPIR 25. TENS 26. PUREE 28. CETE 29. ELI 30. JAM 31. DKR 33. ROB 34. VIOL 36. GEMINI...
New quilt store opens in Plains
A new quilt shop opened last week with a better-than-expected number of grand opening customers. The Fabric Pixie opened for business last Tuesday on the corner of McGowan and Farmer streets in Plains...
TCCIA's Redneck Ball is back
After last year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, the annual Redneck Ball is back, giving some relief to those with cabin fever from the long winter. A night out on the town, hosted by the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA), is just w... Full story
