Articles from the August 17, 2023 edition
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More of everything at Huck Fest
by Ledger Staff More is more in the case of the 2023 Huckleberry Festival. There were more parade floats, more vendors and more visitors than ever before as the 43rd annual festival took over the...
River Road East fire nears 17,000
UPDATE AUGUST 21, 2023, 8 a.m.: A resident reported that the large white barn at Kennedy Creek (across from what is known at the Paradise Spring area) burned overnight. Highway 200 is re-opened. The R...
MSU Extension ag tour highlights vineyards
There's a science to making grapes grow in northwest Montana. On Thursday, about 30 participants from northwest Montana visited three Sanders County vineyards to learn and ask questions about growing...
Fair board putting final details in place
The Sanders County Fair Commission agreed at its monthly meeting last week that they are confident of a successful 2023 fair, which takes place Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. "It's going to be a great fair this...
Officer takes on new role
The retirement of Detective Martin Spring from the Sanders County Sheriff's Office opened the door for Ethan Harvey who hadn't thought much about becoming a detective until recently. Born in Alaska...
Our Viewpoint
In my first few years as a newspaper publisher, I was hesitant to use my editorial space to find fault in things I saw in our area of coverage. Everything was “rainbows and unicorns,” as I like to say, and I had a pretty positive angle. Rec...
Montana Viewpoint: Freedom has a cost
President Biden is asking Congress for $24 billion to support Ukraine. There will be a fight over this request, I am sure, and the reasons will be we are spending too much money, period, and if we...
Staying true to yourself
Dear Annie Wooden, Thank you for the honesty about you wearing different hats, as well as the comments and actions of the public in relation to reporters. I have comments and thoughts on both of those topics. A colleague of mine gave me a tip on how...
Remember When?
3 YEARS AGO • JULY 14, 1993 SOPHIE MOLES ARRIVES IN AREA AS A GIRL, 17 Continued from last week… Sophie and Bert raised seven children on the homestead: Leo, Lester, Clarence, Wilfred, Tuffy, Altha and Louie. Today Altha and Louie live in Bel...
Not guilty plea in DUI case
Making his initial appearance before Judge Deborah Kim Christopher on Monday, Raymond Burton McIntyre entered not guilty pleas to a felony count of aggravated driving under the influence and a misdemeanor count of reckless driving, second or...
Question of the week
Sophia Lafriniere-Thornhill, Trout Creek - “I liked the parade with all the different floats. The Pharmacy float with all the wood was the best.” Madison Chojnacky, Trout Creek - “I liked how busy it was with all the people and booths. I am happy...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Katie Frabel, 39, day speeding, $70. Douglas Hettinger, 67, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Tyler Sigsby, 36, seatbelt violation, $20. Justin Sanders, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Ryan Hoefer, 54, night speeding, $120....
Sheriff's Log
Ambulance: Plains, 9; T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 3; Noxon, 2; Trout Creek, 2. Monday, August 7 Animal abuse, Hot Springs. Disturbance, Plains. Assist miscellaneous, Plains. Livestock, Plains. Search warrant, Plains. Suspicious activity, T. Falls....
Sharon Rose (Albano) Larkin
Sharon Rose (Albano) Larkin was born August 14, 1934, in Idaho Falls to Sidney and Rita Albano. After a long hard fight with cancer, she went to join her beloved Lord and loved ones on July 31, 2023.... Full story
River clean-up set for Aug. 26
The Eastern Sanders County Conservation District (ESCD) is hosting its second annual Clark Fork River Clean Up. The 2023 event will be 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, August 26, at the Sanders County Fairgrounds in Plains. Volunteers of all ages are...
Spotlight on the Arts
Lena Oldenburg – Noxon School by Karen Thorson As a young artist in Ms. Philpott’s second grade class at Noxon School, 8-year-old Lena Oldenburg is bursting with enthusiasm. Her explanation for her art is that she gets an idea and feels she must mak...
Plains explores 'Tree City' designation
The Town of Plains might become a "Tree City" and get an Arbor Day Grant to financially help with the removal of the aging trees around town. It was Jonalie Comeau, the deputy town clerk, who brought...
Resident expresses TF traffic concerns
The Thompson Falls City Council had its regular meeting on Monday, hearing complaints from a resident about traffic and businesses in her neighborhood. Tamra Shear appeared before the council to...
Fire district dedicates land for station
The Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District gathered with members of the Henry family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 to honor the efforts of Mary and David Henry. The Henrys began gathering signatures in the...
TF school board approves budget, policy updates
The Thompson Falls school board met Monday to approve budgets for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Bud Scully went over expenses of repairs, power bills, water costs and new construction at the high school and the new kitchen floor in the...
Heat is on for Hill Gang
The Over the Hill Gang needed extra sunscreen this week as they headed out into the summer sun for another round at River’s Bend in Thompson Falls. Ron Belger’s golf game was hot as he shot the low men’s gross round of 37. Belger’s round include...
Baxter shows off All-American swing
Megan Baxter showed off her All-American talent during ladies league play at River’s Bend last Thursday, pummeling the long drive for those 54 and under on No. 18 and putting her drive on No. 17 closest to the pin. Baxter earned All-American Scholar...
Sharks swim to Tuesday win
It was all in the details as Sharks Auto Detail golfers Dave Garr, Jens Jantzen, Charlie Hooten and Rusty Haggard combined for the low team gross score of 181 last Tuesday at River’s Bend. Custom Ventures teammates Kade Pardee, Ty Pardee, Craig L...
Winning effort for Edward Jones
Edward Jones was in the money last week as team members Dan Kier, Ed Mack, Jesse Mack and Ryan Craven had the low team gross score of 171 in Wednesday night men’s league at River’s Bend Golf Course. Wild Coyote was on their heels, with the low tea...
CARD clinic's mobile unit provides screenings on the go
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) located in Libby has a mobile unit that has been traveling the state to facilitate testing in areas where people may not otherwise get tested. The question asked to anyone who thinks they might have...
