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Heads up homeowners
This is to serve as a warning anyone who might want to welcome a roommate to share their home. I recently had one such experience that involved a...
Many reasons to support wastewater project
Dear Editor, I am in favor of moving forward with Phase I and II of the wastewater project. I would like the City Council to vote in favor of this...
Blackstone is spot on
I feel the need to express how much I enjoy the bi-weekly columns written by Blaine Blackstone. The topic and content of his January 31 commentary...
Join vision for better community
We’ve listened at the public meetings and hearings. We’ve read the news articles. We’ve spoken with our neighbors. Now is the time to look up,...
Job well done by Rep. Brown supporting veterans
On Tuesday, January 22 I had the honor to testify before the House Subcommittee for Veterans' Affairs. I was supporting the Ravalli County Veterans...
Waste water system proposal: someone is listening
If you received a letter from the City of Thompson Falls, about the Proposed Waste Water System, you were probably concerned or at least puzzled...
Residents oppose special district for T. Falls sewer
Editor, We own the 508 Preston Avenue parcel and this letter is a written protest against the proposed water improvements and against the creation of...
Check the Blackstone 'facts'
About the only thing I can agree with Blaine Blackstone “Truth is incontrovertible” is his recommendation on checking the facts. Particularly,...
Commissioners support continuing the HELP Act
To Area Representatives and Senators Jennifer Fielder, Bob Brown and Denley Loge We, the Sanders County Commissioners are writing this letter in...
Many people need help
Really? Mr. Blackstone are you really challenging us to hunt for and find facts to prove you wrong regarding the border security issue? That...
Is this what we've become?
Blaine Blackstone’s latest column, Street Smart, in last week’s Ledger did not truly take me by surprise. He has been very vocal in our...
Homeland Security has facts
Editor, In response to Mr. Blackstone’s article I’d like to pass on to your readers one way to help find the facts. Here is the latest report...
Inform yourself on project
By now you should have received a letter from the City of Thompson Falls regarding the wastewater system. If you are unfamiliar with this subject you...
Don't let judgments hold you back
In late December I watched a CBS interview with, and performance by, a young singer named Ashley McBride, who is good enough to be recently mentioned...
Elected officials work for voters
Editor, When did the voters in Thompson Falls request this sewer? Who or what agency is manipulating or dictating to our elected local city...
Legislators must protect state's legacy
Dear Senator Fielder, Congratulations on your position as Chairperson of the Fish and Game Committee during this upcoming legislative session. I met...
Letter writer was spot on in response
Regarding “Bigotry is not the answer” (Dec. 13, 2018), Jeannnie Burke’s response to Blaine Blackstone’s article “Street Smart” is right...
Montana Viewpoint
It was early Christmas morning, around 5 o’clock. I had woken up and looked out the window to see a clear, moonlit night. A good time for a walk, I...
Immediate solution needed for guns
Letter to the editor I must respond to the recent op ed (11/22) expressed by Blaine Blackstone concerning gun laws. Mr. Blackstone states that 20...
Volunteers help local veterans
Sanders County Veterans Transportation (SCVT) is honored to report its performance this year is very productive with the purchase of this Ford Flex. W...
Bigotry is not the answer
Recently, The Sanders County Ledger published a column called “Street Smart” written by Blaine Blackstone, titled “Group hug mentally won’t...
Students did the right thing
To the high school students on the walkout about being harassed and bullied, good for you. I was not surprised that the administration did not really...
Gratitude to handbell choir
The Neva Wood Memorial Handbell Choir, under the direction of Dan Whittenburg, entertained the Sanders County employees at their Christmas Party last...
VA fails to explain denial
A letter for the many victims of the Montana veterans Choice Program. This program is highly promoted as helping and saving veterans lives. As a Choic...
Community appreciation
I want to extend deep gratitude and appreciation to business’s and individuals in our county that contributed to renovating the kiosk in front of...
