Articles from the March 30, 2023 edition
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Montana delegation discusses priorities
Montana's congressional delegation is busy with the current session in Washington, D.C., and both senators and representatives agree there is work to be done. Sen. Jon Tester recently announced he is...
ALL ABOUT THE BABIES
Nearly 40 people took home a variety of goodies for their new or upcoming family addition, thanks to the volunteers of the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge. It was the fourth annual "Community Baby...
County employees get safety training
Sanders County employees got first-hand experience with fire extinguishers last week, but there was no emergency. The safety training was something Human Resources Director Rich Wallace said the count...
Classes encourage creativity
The Paradise Center started its spring art classes last week with new ones and an old favorite and with more to come. The carving class finished last Wednesday, but the photography and glass fusing...
Encouraging the next generation of leaders
At the forum discussing Montana’s state constitution earlier this month, there was a diverse group of more than 100 people. There were politicians and retired people and realtors and volunteers. There were people who had lived in Sanders County f...
Montana Viewpoint: Institutions and constitutions
You will hear people say that we need to protect our “institutions” in America. What on earth does that mean? In a nutshell, an institution is words, an idea, not anything you can touch or feel, excep...
Destroy or restore constitution
Dear Editor, In response to Mr. Rude’s letter; “Hands off the constitution,” I would like to speak specifically to the U.S. Constitution. George Washington said, “The constitution … approaches nearer to perfection than any government hitherto institu...
Remember When?
7 YEARS AGO • MARCH, 1953 CLARK FORK FERRY IS DISCUSSED M.C. Sutherland, chairman of the Sanders County Board of Commissioners and Al Libra, County Attorney met with the Mineral County Board of Commissioners in Superior to discuss financing and cons...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol William Albright, 39, day speeding, $120. Benjamin Repnak, 24, seatbelt violation, $20. Loredia Smith, 46, seatbelt violation, $20. Benjamin Teague, 19, seatbelt violation, $20. Timothy Elder, 50, seatbelt violation, $20....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: T. Falls, 4; Plains, 2; Paradise, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, March 20 Property damage/criminal mischief, Paradise. Alarm-intrusion/holdup, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Plains. Assault, T. Falls. Civil...
Question of the Week
Ed Barry, Thompson Falls - “Instead of changing the time, change your idea; it’s idiotic.” Bonnie Jarvis, Plains - “I wish the government would leave us alone.” Rebecca Sharp, Thompson Falls - “I’d like it to stay the same one way or another, dayl...
Cancer Network raising funds with 2023 raffle
The Cancer Network of Sanders County continues its first fundraiser of the year with a raffle of cash, beef, a quilt and a gun. Ticket sales began in February and are going strong and they have some nice items, said Shelley Bertrand, president of...
TF woman selected for leadership role
The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Leadership Education and Development Seminar (LEADS) program identifies members who have the potential to assume leadership roles in GFWC beyond their...
IN BLOOM
Ledger photo by Annie Wooden The sun gleams through cherry blossoms (above) during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., last week. The festival continues through April 16 with a...
Richard (Dick) Allen Colver
Richard (Dick) Allen Colver passed in peace at the age of 89, December 16, 2022. Richard was born April 24, 1933, in Bozeman, Montana, on the Bozeman Pass. He met Coral Joan Brown while they were... Full story
RoseMary Morkert Borgmann
RoseMary Morkert Borgmann was born in Missoula, Montana, on March 1, 1928, and went to live with Jesus on March 24, 2023. RoseMary came into the world six weeks early and joined one sister and four... Full story
FWP instructors honored for years of service
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) recently honored the service of its northwest Montana hunter and bowhunter education instructors at an annual workshop in Kalispell. The annual workshop is an opportunity for FWP staff and instructors to review...
Hawks beat Trotters in season opener
The softball season started with a 18-6 win for the Blue Hawks against the Plains Trotters. The stands were packed with excitement and support for the teams at Thompson Falls High School on Monday....
Plains coaches recognize young wrestlers
The Wild Horse Little Guy Wrestling Club in Plains recognized several of its members at an awards ceremony at the Plains new gymnasium Friday evening. Nearly 90 people, including 41 of the 58 members...
Savage Heat kick off track season
Four athletes from Hot Springs got to compete in the Blue Devil Invitational last weekend in Corvallis. With 16 teams to compete against, it was a great way to kick off the season. Sophomore David Chapman competed in five events; taking 22nd place...
Anglers busy in second weekend of Mack Days
Flathead Lake anglers have completed the second week of the 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event. The event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks will conclude on Saturday May 13....
Whatcha Readin'?
by Sunday Dutro Our family was struck by the plague last month, which generally allows for more reading hours and is thus not to be feared. Unfortunately, it was the type of cold that makes your head too foggy to concentrate and we all spent way...
Bowling Scores
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Fun Team 56 48 Jokers Wild 51.5 52.5 Mixed Nuts 51.5 52.5 Roll’n Along 51 53 Leftovers 51 53 Com’bak Kids 51 53 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 787; Scr. Series: Fun Team, 2267; Hcp. Game: Mixed Nuts, 920; Hcp. Series: Fun Team, 261...
Crossword solution
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. MSEC 5. OPIATE 11. MISADVENTURE 14. ENTRIES 15. EAGLES 18. DETER 19. NOBLER 21. DRY 23. OGLE 24. IDOLS 28. WAVE 29. ID 30. DEET 32. RAD 33. DID 35. TPA 36. NTH 39. ANAS 41. AB 42. EYED 44. GIDAR 46. APAR 47. DAB 49. THROAT 52.... Full story
Trotter softball opens season in Polson
The Trotters traveled to Polson last weekend to launch their season softball journey. Their first game on the Larry Smith Field was against Columbia Falls. “We got our first game jitters out of the way in Polson,” said Coach Kati Mitchell. Pla...
