Articles from the May 23, 2019 edition
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County offers new plan for dust control
To combat the excess of dust on county-maintained gravel roads this year, the Sanders County Road Department will be implementing a new method of management with a magnesium chloride solution that is effective when sprayed on the roads. Interested...
CLASS OF 2019
Sanders County schools will present their graduating classes of 2019 at ceremonies Sunday, May 26 and June 2. Noxon seniors will cross the stage Sunday at 1 p.m., while the Plains class of 2019...
Fair board welcomes new event manager
Melissa Cady, the new Sanders County Fair manager, attended her first fair board meeting last week. Cady grew up in Libby and Kalispell and has prior large-event experience, growing up in the rodeo...
Miss Montana visits Plains
A World War II airplane armed with a group of paratroopers invaded Holland just last week. The C-47 troop transport aircraft made four passes last Tuesday morning just west of Plains on the property...
Our Viewpoint
This weekend, Sanders County schools will start sending off their seniors into the real world as graduation ceremonies take place. We hope all the Class of 2019 realizes what a great accomplishment this is. Hopefully you've paid attention to your...
Read 'Extreme Ownership'
Dear Editor, In reference to Blaine Blackstone’s Column “Leadership is a Privilege,” I have a copy of the book Extreme Ownership that Blaine refers to. It was required reading by my employer for the application it offers to businesses to attai...
Adding a conservative opinion
I have never met Blaine Blackstone, but I appreciate his articles in The Sanders County Ledger. I know many conservatives that have not subscribed to the Ledger in the past because of the newspaper’s past liberal slant. It makes good “business sen...
Street Smart
I had a completely different topic in mind for this week, but when there were calls to silence me I felt obligated to respond. Thanks to the readers who wrote in support of this column. What is it...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • MAY 22, 1969 VINSON RODEO TO LURE CHAMPION COWBOYS A matched bull riding competition between two famous Montana rodeo brothers – Benny and John Reynolds – will highlight the third...
Question of the Week
ROB JOHNSON, Plains – “Get a good job and go to college. I went to college for three years but chose to be a skilled sheet metal worker.” TANYA KERN, Trout Creek – “Make sure the thing you choose in life is what you want to do in your life in the fu...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Joshua Kifer, 45, failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, owner or operator, 1st offense, $325; driving while privilege is suspended or revoked, $275; reckless driving, 1st offense, $335. John Kelly, 19, day speeding,...
Crime Prevention Tips
It’s spring in Montana and with the warmer weather the Thompson Falls Police Department usually sees an increase in property crimes. Here’s a list of crime prevention tips to help deter these crimes: Lock all doors to your home, even if you are hom...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 6; Plains, 6; H. Springs, 1. Saturday, May 11 Animal issue, T. Falls. Partner/family member assault, T. Falls. Animal issue, Hwy. 200, Dixon. Animal issue, Eddy Flats. Partner/family member assault, T. Creek. Civil...
RIDING THROUGH THE RAIN
The Plains Backcountry Horsemen held their annual Poker Ride at the Jones Ranch for the fifth year in a row. There was a total of 145 entries that registered but due to the rain and other circumstance...
Officials warn of tick-borne diseases
As Montanans look to enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer, state and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and their illnesses: Limit,...
Kids fishing event set for June 8
Thompson Falls youngsters should get ready for the second annual Kids Fishing Derby hosted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the U.S. Forest Service, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. According to FWP Fisheries Biologist Jason Blakne...
Roberta Gayle (Johnson) Ruguleiski
Roberta Gayle (Johnson) Ruguleiski, age 79, of Plains, Montana passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, in the Clark Fork Valley Hospital following treatment for a heart condition. Donald E. Ruguleiski,...
PRACTICE WALK
Kacey VanZanten (right) and Rachel Ribeiro lead the Thompson Falls High School senior girls through the halls of the elementary school on Tuesday. The senior walkthrough is a tradition the week...
Graduation
Peter and Glenda Milne of Whitepine ardently announce the high school graduation of their homeschooled daughter Cooper S. A. Milne. Her thoughts: "If you ever find yourself in a hard time and wonder...
Keep your distance from young or injured wildlife
Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) receives several calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. FWP advises against this practice for several reasons. The agency does not accept, hold or rehabilitate deer and...
Paradise Center continues to grow
The Paradise Center has been making strides in its development. In 1910, the Paradise School was built and first serviced kindergarten through high school until later dropping down to only...
Runners hit the trail to Paradise
Almost a dozen runners from Sanders County took part in the annual 11 Miles to Paradise run over the weekend, joining hundreds of other runners for part of the 2019 Runner's Edge Trail Race Series....
FSPW bringing art outside
There are many ways of capturing the beauty of the great outdoors. Some take photographs, some download it to memory and some paint it on canvas. The Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW)...
SPECIAL VISITOR
THIS SWAN has been seen visiting Thompson Falls this month. Resident Jim Greaves captured the image of the swan, and researched the animal, which he discovered was raised at the Sunriver Nature...
Time for your best
In track and field, the best time for your best is when it counts the most. Turning in some of their best times, distances and heights when it was the most important, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks...
