Articles from the September 5, 2019 edition
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FAIREST OF THEM ALL
Animals, animals and horsepower – the kind found in engines – are the three biggest draws to the Sanders County Fair. Fair Commission Chairman Randy Woods said people come to see the 4-H animals, the...
Hard work pays off for 4-H members
The Sanders County Fair is a fun time for most people, but for the 102 4-H kids from across the county it can also be a time of work. It's like a final exam time, getting their year-long work judged...
Judge denies lower bail
Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher denied a request to lower bail for homicide suspect Danielle Wood on Tuesday. Wood appeared at the Sanders County Courthouse with her attorneys, Eldena Bear Don’t Walk and Ashley Morigeau. Wood is charged with delib...
Our Viewpoint
Growing up in a small town, you think you miss out on some things. You can't just go to a mall or an arcade or a movie every day of the week. This summer, pools in both Plains and Thompson Falls were closed for much-needed repairs. We noticed a lot...
Convenient omission
Mr. Blackstone sounds concerned about the rule of law and complains about the many illegal immigrants in America, especially in southern California where he worked in law enforcement (Sanders County Ledger, 8/29). Of course, he puts all the blame on...
Montana Viewpoint
“Any company that has a union probably deserves one.” “We didn’t need a union, Millar took care of us.” It seems almost a universal truth that we forget the reasons that caused great changes i...
Remember When?
5 YEARS AGO • SEPTEMBER 4, 1969 BOILER TO ELIMINATEE BURNER'S POLLUTION Fly ash will be a thing of the past and air pollution greatly reduced in the Thompson Falls area when the Atlas Boiler Co. o...
Question of the Week
PAUL WOOD, Trout Creek – “Running lawn mowers over the grass. I was paid $5 a lawn.” CY HENTGES, Thompson Falls – “At age 8 I was shining shoes on the street in Grand Forks, South Dakota. My father made me a shoe box.” JOYCE BYBEE, Thompson Fa...
Sheriff's Log
Monday, August 26 Traffic complaint, T. Falls. Intimidation/harassment, Plains. Civil standby, Plains. Theft, Paradise. Motorist assist, Hot Springs. Motorist assist. Traffic complaint. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Animal, Plains. Livestock,...
Justice Court
Montana Highway Patrol Charmel Smith, 49, fail to give notice by quickest means, 1st offense, $285; careless driving, $75; operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $275; driving a motor vehicle while privilege to do so is suspended, 1st...
Bail set at $10,000 in traffic stop case
In 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday, bail was set at $10,000 for Scott Ward of Hot Springs. Ward was arrested August 3 on charges of criminal engenderment and fleeing from or eluding a peace officer. A Sanders County Sheriff’s Office deputy a...
Kinkade honored for 26 years with Extension
As the 2018-2019 4-H year closes, so does the 26-year career of Shirley Kinkade, who served as administrative assistant at the Sanders County Extension Office. Parents of current 4-H youth members...
Engines roar in demo derby
The smell of burnt rubber and exhaust on Labor Day weekend in Plains, Montana, means only one thing... it must be Demolition Derby night at the fairgrounds. The main attraction had four entrants from...
SUNDAY DRIVE
Labor Day weekend brought plenty of visitor traffic to the Thompson River area, but local anglers were still able to find a quiet place to cast a line. The sun shined through the trees (above) up the...
Financial advisor proud to be in TF
Debbie Wilson wants to help people plan for the future. And she wants people to know that she is there for them, even if they decide not to work with her. The Thompson Falls resident recently opened...
Fire burns near Hot Springs
The end of fire season appears near, but it isn't here just yet. The Welcome 1002 fire, named after a forest road number in the area, a 30-acre blaze caused by lightning last weekend about 2.5 miles s...
Hawks battle past Bulldogs in 8-Man opener
PHILIPSBURG – When push came to shove, the Hawks pushed back, and shoved their way to an emotional win. Playing Thompson Falls' first 8-Man football game in at least 60 years, the Blue Hawks jumped o...
Hawk harriers run at the ranch
What a great way to start a cross country season – at a beautiful, historically significant place in Montana. Thompson Falls coach Sarah Naegeli guided her Blue Hawk harriers into the Deer Lodge I...
Savage Heat make plays, stop Engineers
HOT SPRINGS – Playmakers make plays, it's what they do. Savage Heat leaders Luke Waterbury, Brandon Knudsen and Kyle Lawson made timely plays at a key juncture and made a difference in the game as H...
View from the Sidelines
Everyone is hoping for, and helping out Harlee Salmi in any way they can. Everybody, no matter where they are from, is on Harlee’s side in all this craziness, against this monster which is trying to control her young life. And it’s not a fight tha...
Tuesday men celebrate another great season
By John Hamilton In the end, the Double H Dirt Works guys buried the competition; and the Tuesday Night Men’s League celebrated the occasion with their annual, season-ending play night at River’s Bend last week. Double H Dirt players Jake Hel...
Wednesday's men golf just for the fun of it
With the Wild Coyote team declared the season winner, the Wednesday Night Men’s League players gathered at River’s Bend for one more night of golfing fun last week. Showing the other teams what might have been, the Hagedorn Surveying team of Ric...
Hawks love Choteau tourney
The wait was clearly worth it. Coach Sandra Kazmierczak and her Lady Hawks were on a waiting list for years trying to get into the Choteau Invitational volleyball tournament and then, several seasons ago they finally did gain entry. Now, Kazmierczak...
A beautiful win
Even an ugly win is beautiful, especially if it is on the road in Charlo, traditionally one of the toughest places to play 8-Man football and win in Montana. Winning ugly in just such a beautiful way, the Plains Horsemen opened the 2019 campaign with...
Red Devils' net roster revealed
The Noxon Lady Red Devils will open District 14C conference play with a pair of matches against Sanders County foes this week, hosting Hot Springs Thursday and visiting Plains Saturday. The 2019 Noxon Lady Red Devil netters will again be coached by...
