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Leave this area alone
Again a group is wanting to improve this little town for recreating, for a few, more like make it like Missoula. The area needs to be left alone. Why...
Fouling our own nest
Some generations ago, local cattlemen who used the grazing leases along the Thompson and Little Thompson rivers built various holding pastures there t...
Frustrated for the future
First I was furious. Later I just wanted to cry. I had taken my car in for servicing here locally today, Primary Election Day in Montana. When I...
Community wants sewer project
After reading the June 2 article by Ed Moreth I was in disbelief regarding the sewer board's decision to turn down the county’s offer. As a member o...
Having faith
We in America have come to a desperate time in history. People coming in now from many places are not going thru the proper channels. Not like...
Law enforcement matters
As Thompson Falls residents for 28 years we wish to express our support for electing Roy Scott as our Sanders County Sheriff in our next election. He...
County shouldn't foot the bill
I think Paradise needs to put in the badly needed sewer system especially with the federal government funding most of it like they are doing at...
Bache is independent
A vote for Adam Bache is a vote for an independent commissioner without ties, obligations, or pre-conceived political opinion. Our commission is...
Stough has a fresh appeal
We support Chris Stough as the best candidate for Sheriff of Sanders County, because he trusts in all the following ideas: Community involvement... Full story
Rowan works tirelessly
Editor I want to express my support for Mayor Dan Rowan in the upcoming election for Sanders County Commissioner. Even though I do not relish the...
Sewer solves public need
If you read the local newspaper with any regularity, it would be hard to not be aware of the turmoil in Paradise over the proposed sewer. This is not...
Bache working for county
Editor: Last year the Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center reached out to their communities for help when the heating/AC unit which services the... Full story
Loge willing to listen
Dear Editor, I don’t agree with many of Representative Loge’s positions on medical legislative matters. However we do agree that hearing aids...
Keeping up with sheriff's department
I attended the Sanders County political forum last Tuesday. I thought it was very well organized and all the candidates were treated equally. Thank...
Good news for conservation values
To the Editor, Two recent public opinion polls show good news and strong support for conservation values. Large majorities of Montanans show...
Barber's experience speaks for itself
Editor, In January, my husband, Steve Regier, died suddenly and unexpectedly. Pat Barber, Sanders County Coroner, responded. Mr. Barber treated me...
Do your homework during elections
I am writing this letter to the Editor of The Ledger in response to the article published April 21, written by Chelle Mitchell, titled Slice of Life,...
Read between the signs
An expression often used, “Read between the lines,” implies that one should interpret meaning beyond what someone says or does on the surface....
Hensley prepared to lead
Ready on day one! I strongly support our current Undersheriff, Lanny Hensley, for Sanders County Sheriff. Undersheriff Hensley has a 27-year career... Full story
Sheriff needs MT experience
Editor, Regarding the sheriff’s race; one candidate is the outstanding choice and that is our current undersheriff, Lanny Hensley. Under Montana law... Full story
Defining hypocrisy
A recent opinion is a classic example of conflating what they believe are “complex issues” of homelessness and immorality This is the misdirect...
Affordable housing is a priority
Dear Editor, Recent surveys, public meetings, and conversations among concerned citizens living in Sanders County reveal available, affordable...
Jacobson demonstrates care
Dear Editor, I would like to express my staunch support of Ramona Jacobson for the position of school board member. Amidst all the upheaval regrading...
Caring for our communities
In 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson elevated the concept and celebration of Earth Day which is still evident more than 50 years later. This...
Role of a school board trustee
By election of the community that resides within each school district, a trustee is granted the authority to be the voice, or the link, between the...