Articles from the July 4, 2019 edition
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Comments sought on solid waste fees
The Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal District is gathering input from residents on proposed service charge increases to help pay for the new Thompson Falls transfer station. On June 20, the solid waste board voted to increase service...
Field of Flags
The greenway along Railroad Street in Plains took on a more patriotic look Tuesday morning when the VFW Post 3596 Auxiliary fashioned a blanket of red, white and blue with its "Field of Flags" to...
TF airport awarded funding for upgrades
The Thompson Falls Airport will be receiving almost $150,000 to reconstruct the runways, taxiways, and aprons. The money that is being given is part of the effort to connect Montana. Senator John Tester announced that more than $8 million dollars...
Dozens take advantage of free dental care
People tend to smile when they get something free, especially when they get a brighter smile because their dental visit was at no cost. Seventy-six people from in and out of Sanders County took...
Our Viewpoint
'Tis the season for festivals, ATV runs and all those summer events we look forward to. Last month we had Plains Days, two Cabinet Ridge Riders poker runs, fundraiser events and reunions. The fun continues this month with the Fourth of July...
Zoning infringes on freedoms
Two writers caught my attention in the Sanders County Ledger (Opinions page, June 13, 2019). First was a Jean Morrison of Plains advocating the benefits of zoning. I’ve lived in three areas in which each time I moved into them, zoning was a “new ide...
Street Smart
This past February, I was on a plane from Los Angeles to Seattle. I was already seated in an aisle seat, when I saw a really big guy about my age walking toward me wearing a kilt, knee high socks, a...
Remember When
5 YEARS AGO • JULY 3, 1969 FIRE DAMAGED WALL INSPECTION ORDERED City Building Inspector Gerald Eldridge Monday night was instructed by the town council to deputize a contractor to inspect and d...
Question of the Week
CRISTINA SUMMERS, Noxon – “You have to be in the line of traffic. I live on the main street where people head into town. We have easy parking. People are looking for a good deal, so things need to be almost free. CHRIS LABIAK, Noxon – “It helps t...
Sheriff's Log
Ambulances: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 12; Plains, 14; H. Springs, 3. Sunday, June 23 Vehicle stopped for speeding, DUI arrest made, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Hwy. 200, Plains. Disturbance at the Town Pump, T. Falls. Possible intoxicated driver, Hwy....
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Deborah Gruwell, 42; speeding in a restricted zone, $65; no liability insurance, 2nd offense, $375. Taylor Stamm, 28, no liability insurance, 1st offense, $285. Cayse Matthews, 37, careless driving, $85. Elena Lindekugel, 36,...
Kids get creative at summer camp
The Sanders County Arts Council (SCAC) gave youth the opportunity to tap into their artistic side with the 2nd Annual Kaleidoscope Summer Camp held at the Paradise Center last week. Eighteen kids...
Dogs celebrate summer at canine festival
Dozens of dogs took to the park in Thompson Falls for the Canine Carnival, hosted by the Sanders County Dog Training Club (SCDTC). There were plenty of activities to keep dogs occupied, whether it be...
MSU leaders make stop in Trout Creek
The faculty of Montana State University embarked on their eighth annual bus tour of different parts of Montana. This year the team headed northwest to engage with the different communities. The crew was made up of faculty, staff and student leaders,...
TFHS REUNION
The Thompson Falls High School classes of 1961 through 1969 met last weekend in Thompson Falls to share memories and rekindle friendships. Marilyn Vaught, who helped organize the event, said they had...
Trout Creek market season begins July 10
The opening day for the Trout Creek Farmers Market is set for Wednesday, July 10 at the Trout Creek Park. The market will be 4-6 p.m. each Wednesday at the park. The Trout Creek market features fresh produce, baked goods, locally created crafts,...
Jeremia Michael MacNair, Jr.
Ashley and Jeramia MacNair of Plains welcomed son, Jeremia Micheal MacNair, Jr. Monday, June 17 at 8:43 a.m. at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. He weighed eight pounds, 11 ounces and measured... Full story
DANCE OFF
Dance Xplosion, a local dance group led by Brynn Kenyon (above center) performed before a crowd of parents and friends last Thursday at The Rex Theatre....
Labor of Love
The Paradise Center has gone through quite a few improvements recently. Behind the effort to replace aged and broken window and louver units in the center's bell tower is Rudi Boukal of Thompson Falls...
Bull trout finds its way over fish ladder
A bull trout has made its way through the fish ladder at the Thompson Falls Dam last week, bringing to 16 the total number of bull trout that have used the fish ladder since its installation in 2011....
A Missoula Marathon moment
Her son Jacob said she could do it and it turned out he was right. Sarah Naegeli was totally capable of running a half marathon, even if it was on virtually only a moment's notice. And 12-year-old...
Shanks a Lot jumps into 2nd half lead
Shanks a Lot golfers Jens Jantzen, Dave Garr, Ron Beaty and Charlie Hooten posted the low team gross of 167 and jumped out to the early second-half lead in Wednesday Night Men’s League action at River’s Bend last week. The Internet Kitchen team of...
Over the Hill gang hosts a poker party
Call it a poker party played on the fairways and greens, and only very rarely from the bunkers and trees. The Over the Hill gang decided to play a friendly game of golf poker to usher in the week...
Wednesday night men washed out by rain
They were stormed out by lightning and rain. Last week’s Wednesday Night Men’s League golfing was washed away by what River’s Bend spokesman Tom “The Hammer” Holleran called a “big, huge, gigantic storm that was very scary for our men’s leagu...
