Articles from the May 3, 2018 edition
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Flood closes section of Blue Slide Road
A portion of Blue Slide Road west of Thompson Falls will remain closed until further notice after Cougar Creek flooded and washed out part of the roadway over the weekend. "We're looking at months,...
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
It was time to pass the torch for the organization of the Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting the Special Olympics. Longtime organizer Deputy April Phillips, who carried that torch for years after...
Burn permits required
Open burning season in Sanders and Mineral counties ended April 30, and burn permits are now required until fire season begins. Starting May 1 and continuing until conditions are no longer favorable for safe burning, permits are required to burn...
Plains judge to retire after 11 years
After 11 years, Plains Judge Joe Eisenbrandt has decided to hang up his robe, but not because he wants to – it's doctor's orders. The 74-year-old Eisenbrandt took a fall on the ice a couple of m...
Our Viewpoint
National Kick Butt Day was in March. It’s a day, according to www.kickbuttsday.org, ”that empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco.” Sandi Gubel, the Sanders County Tobacco Prevention Specialist, recently took...
Montana Viewpoint
Buildings have a way of disappearing where I live. They rot, burn, atomize and move. I have an aerial photo of the ranch from 1950 or so. On the part of the ranch I call the Fox place, there is the...
Let kids be kids this summer
Editor: Baseball, softball, archery, swimming lessons, family vacations, football camps...the kids in our area seem to have plenty to do this summer. Could it be that they are, in fact, overbooked? Over the past 15 years or so, there seems to be a...
Thanks, neighbor
In April 2008, my wife and drove up to Montana from California and fell in love with this place. We moved to Plains in August 2009. This is, indeed, our “Final Destiny.” No matter where we live, we live relatively private lives and do not bother our...
Remember When
7 YEARS AGO • MAY 5, 1948 NEW RUSTIC TAVERN OPENS Saturday night is the opening night for Jack and Dick Harwood’s new rustic tavern at Quinn’s Hot Springs. “Air-Lock” logs, produced by the National Log Construction Company of Thompson Falls wer...
Question of the Week
DENNIS BECKER, Thompson Falls, – “When I was in school, I always liked having the summer off.” AVIS GOFORTH, Trout Creek – “No. I don’t think so. I think they need a break.” ROBERT FLANSASS, Trout Creek – “No, There’s plenty of time when they are...
Mortenson will work for you and the state
To the folks in House District 14, I would like to take this time to draw your attention to a young man who is running in your legislative district. His name is James Mortenson. I met James a while back and must say that I was very impressed with...
Be aware of false information in campaign ads
To the Editor, A political ad ran in the Ledger last week with remarkably false information. The ad encouraged me to remind all Ledger readers of a few key facts about wilderness areas. As the many visitors to our beautiful Cabinet Mountains...
Senator Tester stood up for veterans
Editor, We thank Senator Jon Tester for standing up for veterans in Montana and across America. Senator Tester rightly stopped an incompetent candidate, Ronny Jackson, from gaining a position he was unqualified to handle. Dr. Jackson is a physician,... Full story
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 5; Plains, 5; H. Springs, 4; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, April 22 Ambulance requested for burn victim, H. Springs. Suspicious activity on railroad access road, T. Falls. Intoxicated person on porch, H. Springs. Welfare...
Justice Court
Thompson Falls City Police Ryan Kreiner, $85, stop sign violation. Christopher Young, $185, disorderly conduct. Larry Warner, $85, operating with expired registration. Troy Johnson, $85, speeding in a restricted zone. Lisa Micklon, $85, stop sign...
Comedy coming to Paradise Center
The Paradise Players are preparing a comedy to share with you — Blythe Spirit, by Noel Coward, at the Paradise Center May 4-6. The play centers around a widowed writer who has now remarried. He decides to invite a medium to conduct a séance for loc...
Cosmetologist joins TF salon
Artistic Image Salon in Thompson Falls has just hired a cosmetology master. Melissa Totzauer is no stranger to the business. As a 34-year licensed cosmetology veteran, she has been both operator and...
Noxon NHS sponsors blood drive May 8
The Noxon National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive next week for the American Red Cross. The blood drive will be noon to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, at the school gymnasium. To make an appointment, call Lucas MacArthur at 847-2928, or...
Avista: Water levels can f luctuate
Avista is reminding customers that water level fluctuation on Noxon Rapids and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs is normal and can occur daily. Avista is able to drawdown the reservoirs in order to generate the power needed to meet demand. Avista does not...
Getting to know ... Nathan Burwig
Nathan Burwig certainly has a bright future ahead of him. Thanks to his hard work, determination and willingness to accept challenges, he is ready to take on the world. Burwig is a Thompson Falls...
Elsie Elaine (Miller) Grossarth
Those who love are loved, and few were more loved than Elsie Grossarth, who passed from this earth to her heavenly father on Friday, March 10, 2018, in Yuma, Ariz. Elsie Elaine Miller was born in Rich... Full story
Flycasters organize T. River cleanup
Beautification Days may be over, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to clean up. Thompson River provides many locals a wonderful place to recreate and needs some tidying up. Sanders County Flycasters are organizing a Thompson River Clean-Up and a...
ELECTION 2018: Sanders County Commissioner
NAME: Carol A. Brooker EDUCATION: Went to the historic Cold Springs Grade School and Graduated from Sentinel High School in Missoula Montana. Attended University of Montana FAMILY: Married to my... Full story
ELECTION 2018: Sanders County Attorney
NAME: Naomi R. Leisz EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Juris Doctor FAMILY: Most all my family lives in Trout Creek, and has for over 43 years. My parents, Louis and Jean... Full story
ELECTION 2018: Justice of the Peace
NAME: Douglas Dryden EDUCATION: B.S. Range Management/Wildlife, Washington State University. 1600+ hours of Montana P.O.S.T. Certified law enforcement training. FAMILY: Married to Jolene for 37 years... Full story
