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  • Trotters fight tough battles

    Annie Wooden|Feb 29, 2024

    The Trotters opened the divisional tournament against Loyola, falling 67-26. Loyola was quick to score and Plains worked out some early jitters. The Breakers put full-court pressure on Plains, scoring 13 points before Plains senior Blakely Lakko scored halfway through the first quarter. Aubree Butcher sank a three-pointer later in the quarter and the supportive Plains crowd erupted like it was a state championship. Loyola led 26-7 as the second quarter started and increased their lead rapidly, b...

  • Lady Hawks get another shot at Mission

    Annie Wooden|Feb 29, 2024

    The Thompson Falls girls' basketball team also finished their season at the divisional tournament in Pablo. Like the boys, the Lady Hawks made it to Saturday's consolation semifinal where they had a rematch with the district champion Mission Bulldogs, falling 60-35 in what would be Thompson's final game of the season. "Divisional was a learning experience for us," Coach Mike Tessier said. "None of our girls have played at that level. Our youth showed and we needed that seasoned veteran." He said...

  • Savage Heat end year at divisional

    Annie Wooden|Feb 29, 2024

    The Savage Heat girls went 0-2 at the Western C Divisional tournament in Frenchtown last weekend, ending an exciting season in the postseason. After finishing second in District 14C play, on Thursday, Hot Springs met West Yellowstone in the first round of the divisional tournament, falling 45-22. The team struggled on the court early, scoring just four points to West Yellowstone's 20 in the first quarter. The Wolverines continued the attack in the second quarter, increasing their lead to 33-12...

  • Horsemen struggle at divisional level

    Annie Wooden|Feb 29, 2024

    The Plains Horsemen finished what can be characterized as a rebuilding year at the divisional tournament, losing both of their matchups at Pablo. The Horsemen opened the divisional tournament against Anaconda, losing 58-22. The Copperheads would score two buckets before Plains got on the board. Anaconda took control of the game and were up 18-4. In the second quarter, the Horsemen had a surge of energy as they put up four points before Anaconda sank a three-pointer to take back the momentum. The...

  • Winter Views

    Annie Wooden|Feb 22, 2024

    Snow-covered peaks meet a brilliant blue sky above a layers of clouds in the Mission Valley....

  • Our Viewpoint: Living in the wild

    Annie Wooden|Feb 22, 2024

    One day last week, I got home to let my dog outside in the afternoon and in the field behind our house, a massive golden eagle was demolishing a turkey. I was taken aback because I didn’t understand what was happening at first and couldn’t tell what was out there. The predator was massive against the small “town turkey” and I was shocked at what I was seeing. It caused quite a ruckus among the flock of 50 or so turkeys that was congregating in groups in the field. When the large eagle took off, it looked like a creature from a fantasy movie a...

  • Plains, TF on to divisional

    Annie Wooden|Feb 22, 2024

    It was a successful District 7B tournament in St. Ignatius last weekend as all four Sanders County teams earned a trip to the divisional tournament Feb. 22-24 in Pablo. Thompson Falls boys and girls each placed second in their respective bracket, with the Plains boys finishing third and the girls finishing fourth. The Horsemen opened the District tournament last Tuesday with a play-in game against Troy which they won 59-45. In St. Ignatius, the Blue Hawks and Horsemen met in the first round...

  • Fire destroys Noxon businesses

    Annie Wooden|Feb 22, 2024

    by Annie Wooden The town of Noxon suffered a devastating loss on Tuesday when a fire destroyed several businesses. Fire crews responded to an early-morning fire Tuesday in the 700 block of Noxon Avenue that destroyed several buildings. The fire, which officials said Tuesday appears to have started at the Angry Beaver General Store, also destroyed Toby's Tavern and the Noxon Mercantile and Cafe. Along with the Noxon Fire Department, Heron Fire, and Trout Creek Rural Fire responded to the blaze,...

  • Trout Creek man dead after falling through ice

    Annie Wooden|Feb 15, 2024

    A Trout Creek man died over the weekend after falling through the ice in the Trout Creek area. On Thursday, February 8, the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) received a report of a missing person after Jim Chambers did not return home from ice fishing. Chambers’ belongings were located on and around the ice, and his vehicle was still parked in the Marten Creek area just outside of Trout Creek. Sheriff Shawn Fielders told The Ledger that Chambers had been fishing on the Clark Fork River down from the the Marten Creek boat launch. He sai...

  • TF council hears zoning concerns

    Annie Wooden|Feb 15, 2024

    More than 50 people showed up to the Thompson Falls City Council meeting on Monday, which was preceded by the much anticipated zoning committee meeting. The council has told community members since last fall that the city’s zoning ordinance would need to be revised, and Monday’s committee meeting was the first step in that process. Former mayor and current zoning committee member Mark Sheets addressed the crowd, saying that additional committee meetings would be scheduled and detailing changes. Among those, Sheets said the ordinance needs to...

  • Our Viewpoint: All on the same team

    Annie Wooden|Feb 15, 2024

    In between the Mr. Swift show and the Usher concert on Sunday, I had the chance to review some fifth-grade Social Studies. My young friend was studying the Declaration of Independence, and she was surprised at how much I remembered and knew about it (she was also impressed that I knew the names of Christopher Columbus's three ships). I was a little surprised at how much I remembered as well. I was also surprised at how much still applies today. Life was different in the 18th century, no one can deny that, but I'm pretty sure most Americans...

  • TFHS chosen by MSU to host geospatial skills camp

    Annie Wooden|Feb 15, 2024

    “We’re making some noise in science for the state of Montana,” Thompson Falls High School science teacher Doree Thilmony told the Thompson Falls School Board meeting Monday night. Thilmony announced that TFHS was one of five rural schools chosen by Montana State University to host a Geospatial Skills Camp for Rural Montana Youth this summer. The camp, which will be June 10-14, is funded by MSU and gives students an opportunity to learn skills focused on different careers, including disaster relief, homeland security, remote-sensing image...

  • Final bouts for senior wrestlers

    Annie Wooden|Feb 15, 2024

    by Annie Wooden and Skye Hill Blue Hawk Max Hannum returned to the state championship round for the second year in a row, taking on rival McCoy Banner of Fairfield at 182 pounds for the final match of his high school career. Hannum pinned his way to the championship round, with none of his matches lasting more than two minutes until the final round. Hannum pinned Gaven Flannagan of Simms in 1 minute, 58 seconds. In the quarterfinals, he had a rematch with Gabe Rasmussen of Plains, pinning the Sa...

  • Practicing old skills

    Annie Wooden|Feb 8, 2024

    I've been making an effort lately to practice some skills that I haven't used very often in the last few years, and I think are becoming lost arts. The first is writing hand-written cards. I have a friend who, after every holiday or birthday, has her kids sit down and write thank-you cards. It makes a person feel special to get a card in the mail. It's nice to know people think of you with texts and emails, but taking the time to write a card, address the envelope and put it in the mail is worth the extra effort. Opening your mailbox to find mo...

  • Savage-Horsemen third at divisional

    Annie Wooden|Feb 8, 2024

    Shelby sits at the crossroads of Interstate 15 and Highway 2 on Montana's hi-line. Western Montana wrestlers came to a different crossroads last weekend as they competed in the divisional tournament in Shelby, fighting for a trip to the state tournament. The Plains-Hot Springs team finished the tournament in third place, garnering 172 points. Florence finished in first place with 239 and Eureka was second with 187.5. The Savage-Horsemen had an incredible nine wrestlers qualify for the state...

  • Hawks triumphant over Plains

    Annie Wooden|Feb 8, 2024

    Plains and Thompson Falls put on a great show on the court last Thursday in Thompson Falls as the rivals met for the final time in the regular season. The Blue Hawk girls bested the Trotters 51-25 and the Hawk boys won 46-28. It was an aggressive game for the Hawk boys and Horsemen as Thompson Falls took an early lead and kept it the entire 32 minutes. The Hawks led 11-6 after the first quarter and 25-13 at the half. The lead was enough to lead the Hawks into the home stretch for the win. Aden...

  • Savage Heat go back to back with Two Eagle River

    Annie Wooden|Feb 8, 2024

    It was a busy week for the Hot Springs basketball teams last week. The Savage Heat went back-to-back with Two Eagle River Wednesday and Thursday, with the girls getting two wins and the boys two losses. The Lady Savage Heat beat Two Eagle River 59-49 on Wednesday and 50-43 on Thursday, while the boys fell 44-54 on Wednesday and 53-65 on Thursday. The Savage Heat boys bounced back with a win on Saturday, though, beating Alberton 56-37 in Hot Springs. The girls did not play on Saturday as Alberton does not have a team. In their win at home...

  • Lady Hawks get OT win over Eureka

    Annie Wooden|Feb 8, 2024

    Saturday night at the Thompson Falls High School gymnasium was a little like Groundhog Day. The Hawks welcomed the Eureka Lions basketball teams, and the night was nearly a repeat of when the Hawks traveled to Eureka just a couple weeks ago. While the Blue Hawk boys fell to the Lions 64-36, the Lady Hawks finished the evening off with a 60-50 overtime win. The Lady Hawks handily led the Lions through the first three quarters, up 15-5 after the first and 31-15 at halftime. As the third quarter...

  • Red Devils fall to Two Eagle River

    Annie Wooden|Feb 8, 2024

    The Red Devils hosted Two Eagle River on Friday in Noxon, sending the team home with two wins. The Red Devil boys lost 49-62 and the girls 41-50. The Red Devils kept it close in the first quarter, down just five points as the buzzer sounded. The Eagles soared in the second though, as they scored 19 to Noxon's 2 points and led 34-12 at the half. In the second half, Noxon had more momentum as they worked to lessen the lead. In the fourth quarter Noxon scored 27 points, more than they had the...

  • TF bridge slated for update

    Annie Wooden|Feb 1, 2024

    Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed rehabilitation project near Thompson Falls. The Highway 200 bridge over the Clark Fork River just west of Thompson Falls is on MDT’s proposed schedule of projects. Construction on the project is tentatively scheduled to begin next year. Proposed work includes a variety of bridge deck repairs and preservation treatments. Treatments include hydro milling and overlaying the bridge deck with new concrete, replacing the existing steel expansion joints, and s...

  • County spelling bee set for Friday

    Annie Wooden|Feb 1, 2024

    Sanders County students will gather at the Sanders County Courthouse later this week to put their spelling skills to the test for the annual Sanders County Spelling Bee. The county bee is sponsored by The Sanders County Ledger and First Security Bank. Former Ledger owner Tom Eggensperger will serve as the pronouncer at this year’s bee. Karen Dwyer, Joanne Burk and Kate Baxter of Thompson Falls will serve as judges. County schools held spelling bees this month to determine which fourth through sixth graders would advance to the county c...

  • THE BIG THAW

    Annie Wooden|Feb 1, 2024

    The Thompson Falls reservoir above the dam began to thaw late last week. After a string of subzero temperatures in January, the month of February comes this week with temperatures in the 40s. See page 14 for the weekend forecast....

  • Employees honored

    Annie Wooden|Feb 1, 2024

    Sanders County honored employees for years of service on Tuesday. Honorees in attendances (from left) included Willy Ovitt (5 years), Lisa Richmond (5 years), Denise Taylor (10 years), Allison Smith (10 years), Jeff Lundberg (10 years), Kimberly Patton (5 years), Shelly Wrightson (15 years), Bill Naegeli (20 years) and Becky McDonald (15 years. Also honored but not pictured were Richards Woods (5 years), Richard Stovall (10 years) and Brad Syth (25 years)....

  • Our Viewpoint: Celebrating a Ledger milestone

    Annie Wooden|Feb 1, 2024

    I love going back and looking at past Ledgers, but this week was a special adventure. This edition you're reading begins the 120th volume (or year) of our weekly publication. That first edition was published February 24, 1905. The Ledger back in 1905 focused on what was happening throughout the nation and the world. Bakers in New York City were on strike, causing a bread shortage. Russia was dominating the world news. There were proceedings over oil leases on the Osage Nation. This topic is back in the forefront with last year's "Killers of a...

  • Libraries picked for financial education program

    Annie Wooden|Feb 1, 2024

    The Thompson Falls and Plains libraries have been selected to receive resources to provide financial education to local kids. The American Library Association and FINRA Investor Education Foundation announced this week that 300 public libraries, including Plains and Thompson Falls, will receive the Thinking Money for Kids program kit. The materials are geared toward children aged 3 to 12 and will be able to be checked out by local families, said Thompson Falls library director Crystal Buchanan. “We’re super excited for this opportunity,” Bucha...

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