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Street Smart
Looking back, I’m often amazed at where and when I’ve learned some of my most valuable lessons i...
Our Viewpoint
This week, Clark Fork Valley Hospital announced the first preliminary positive COVID-19 test. Now a second test is sent to the state for testing....
Montana Viewpoint
“The evil that men do lives after them, the good is oft interred with their bones.” – William...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Reading Mr. Blackstone’s recent column it was sad to see him falling into the age old trap of scapegoating. He states, “I blame the...
Trouble in Paradise
To whom it may concern: None of this Paradise sewer project has been politically correct! Received two letters in the mail within days of each other....
Remember When?
70 YEARS AGO • JUNE 26, 1950 MORKERT-BORGMANN On July 1, Rose Mary Morkert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Morkert of Thompson Falls and Walter...
Should masks be mandatory in the state of Montana?
Lacy Wieckowski, Thompson Falls - “I do believe that masks should be mandatory. As long as it’s worn properly it should help prevent the...
Our Viewpoint
As we witness Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter movements, the removal and destruction of monuments honoring persons who played a weighty role...
Street Smart
There’s been a great deal of discussion about racism lately so let’s visit that topic a little...
Remember When?
70 YEARS AGO • JUNE 26, 1940 PROGRESS ON COURTHOUSE Nineteen men are now employed on the courthouse construction job. A dash coat has been given to...
Question of the week
MICHELLE TYLER, West Pasco, Washington - “The Fourth of July celebrates the birth of our country, when the country signed the Declaration of...
Modern Homesteader
As the weather hit 90 this last week, I found myself walking out to the chicken coop more than...
Our Viewpoint: Know the source of your information
It seems that some people are taking the threat of COVID-19 seriously, and others are fixated on conspiracy theories of the disease not being real,...
Protectors appreciated
Dear Editor, So, what was the purpose of the armed citizens across the street from the peaceful protest Sunday afternoon? As most people know, many... Full story
Montana Viewpoint: Facing my own racism
nd I were playing pool and drinking beer in a bar in South Florida. We were both 17, and should not...
Our Viewpoint
With a nation in turmoil and crisis, people are beginning to stand up across the country. Even in Sanders County, people are exercising their first...
Street Smart
Several people have asked me my thoughts about the death of George Floyd from a law enforcement pers...
Different opinions
While was a participant in the peaceful gathering on Main Street Sunday afternoon, I don't condone the private posting on Instagram that followed. It...
COVID-19 threat hits hard when it hits home
COVID-19 couldn’t happen here, to anyone we know; but then it does. As some of you may be aware, I have been moonlighting from my Ledger job as a sp...
Montana Viewpoint
We are at a good place in history, and we are at that good place because we are facing adversity...
Time, effort appreciated
Dear owner and writers of The Sanders County Ledger, Congratulations! In the newspaper printed May 21, 2020, I was impressed by the story and photos...
Plains teens courageous
Dear Editor, I was so proud to read of the Plains teens who peacefully protested last Monday and those who gathered and raced in the rain on Saturday...
Ignoring issues is not the answer
We find ourselves in a situation where there are no right words to say. There is so much unrest right now in the world. Peaceful protests have been...
Column was one of the best
Jim Elliott always writes an opinion piece that leaves me thinking and wanting to reply. His latest of May 28 was one of his best. Thank you Jim for...
Street Smart
I recently started running again and it’s hard to describe how good that has made me feel,...
