Articles from the March 10, 2022 edition
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Annual Redneck Ball cures community of cabin fever
Last Saturday marked the 7th Annual Redneck Ball at the Lakeside Motel and Resort in Trout Creek. Sponsored by the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA), this event is the...
FIESTA FUNDRAISER
The Plains High School softball team will be able to play this season, thanks to the generosity of the community, said Kati Mitchell, the team's head coach. The team raised about $13,000 at its "Fast...
Happy ending for 'Christmas Orphan'
by Miriah Kardelis A neglected Hot Springs dog is now in her forever home after a long journey that began on Christmas morning when she was found wandering around town and was taken to the police depa...
Our Viewpoint
Early Tuesday morning I heard my first "cheeseburger" bird of the season. Now I know it's not really called a cheeseburger bird, and hopefully someone will have the answer of what species it is. But I distinctly remember standing in line on the...
Noxon has a grocery store too
In the Ledger's front page article last week (3/3/22), words are misleading that read "Being the only grocery store between Thompson Falls and Sandpoint." I am always happy to see articles of local folks buying and running local businesses, this is...
A Few Thoughts
“There are men in the world who derive as stern an exaltation from the proximity of disaster and ruin, as others from success.” Winston Churchill In 2001, I travelled to the “new” Russia. The USSR had dissolved a decade before and the country...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • MARCH 5 18, 1992 COOK HANGS UP APRON Continued from last week… In 1952, Annie’s friend, Fay Hoy, was working at Norm’s Café as a waitress. Norm’s Café was located on the corner of Mill and Main streets. It burned in the 1970s, has...
Question of the Week
PAT MILHAM, Trout Creek - “I don’t have a preference. Just choose one or the other.” BETH MORKERT, Noxon - “I prefer spring because it’s lighter in the morning.” JOLINE TAPIA, Thompson Falls - “Spring. You get more daylight and longer hours.” NICHO...
All Montanans support independence
Editor: Matt Rosendale joined two other Republican representatives voting against a resolution supporting the free people of Ukraine in their struggle for self-determination. He claimed his constituency supported his position against this rare...
Appreciation and gratitude
We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude for Lou Springer’s letter, printed in this paper on February 24. Her concerns and observations were right on target. If you have not read the letter, please take the time to do so. The use of c...
Stough a man of integrity, faith
I am so excited! I have been trying to learn about all the candidates running for Sheriff in order to know what each has to offer. I never dreamed that Sanders County would have such a qualified person as Chris Stough entering that race. I have a...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Alexander Kaiser, 24, day speeding, $20; failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $285. Gabriel Olesen, 41, seatbelt violation, $20. Joseph Gies, 45, driving under the influence, 1st offense, $685, one day in jail. Rho...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 8; T. Falls, 3; Lonepine, 1; Dixon, 1; Hot Springs, 2; Heron, 1. Monday, February 28 Assist motorist/citizen, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Coroner called, Plains. Motor vehicle crash,...
Students learn to build better bridges
by Miriah Kardelis Students from Trout Creek Adventist School gathered for the third annual toothpick bridge contest in the school's gym. This year served to be the biggest turnout the contest has see...
Kaniksu Land Trust hires Sanders County coordinator
Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) has established a connection in Montana by hiring its first dedicated staff member to lead conservation and recreation in the Sanders County portion of its service area. A...
Trout Creek students take first, second in bee
The courthouse in Thompson Falls was buzzing last Friday as students from around the county gathered to compete in the 35th Annual Sanders County Spelling Bee. First Security Bank and The Sanders...
Lloyd W. Austin
Lloyd W. Austin, 87 of Whitepine, Montana, passed away on February 28, 2022. Lloyd was born on October 19, 1934, in a small farmhouse on Big Beaver Creek in Whitepine, Montana, to George and Ruth... Full story
Bryan Gary Nelsen
Bryan Gary Nelsen, a former resident of Noxon, passed away in Helena, Montana, on February 24, 2022, at the age of 62. He was the second child born to Gary and Shirley Nelsen in Pendleton, Oregon, on... Full story
Walking by Faith
Isn’t love wonderful? The warm feeling you get when you hug your children, the excitement when you see your loved one, the joy you have when you spend time laughing with your friends. The comfort y...
Judges learn from 4-H members
Sanders County 4-H members showed off their talents last weekend at the annual Communication Days event. A total of 72 4-H members provided demonstrations and talks on various topics. The...
Elks reintroduce youth program
Clark Fork Valley Elks is set to be the first lodge in the state to reintroduce the Antlers program. A youth community service program, the Antlers actually has very old roots among the Elks host of programs. According to the organizer Denise...
Harris Anthony Wiltzen
Harris Wiltzen passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was 99 years old. Harris Anthony Wiltzen was born in Minot, North Dakota in 1922 to Anthony "AOK" and Annie (Lawrence)... Full story
Hawks ready for state
The Thompson Falls Lady Hawks have had a few days to rest after their second-place finish at the Western B Divisional touranment. Now, the Hawks are hitting the road to Bozeman for their first state tournament appaearance in nearly 20 years. Thompson...
Local athletes earn conference honors
Five Sanders County athletes have been named to the District 14-C All-Conference basketball teams. Jack McAllister and Katelyn Chirstensen earned all-state honors for the 2021-2022 basketball season. Savage Heat senior Kyle Lawson was named first...
Trout Creek School starts archery program
In an effort to expand their extracurricular activities, Trout Creek School has started a community archery team, run through the school. The team pulls participants from all over the county, and has...
