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Medicare recipients in Sanders County who formerly had Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage have until Feb. 28 to choose a new plan, and as of now Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) has been unable to sign a contract with a new provider. CFVH continues to negotiate with Humana, and CFVH Chief Financial Officer Carla Neiman said they will have a decision by the end of January to ensure seniors have time to make their decision on coverage. “We do not have an indication at this point whether we will be successful in reaching an agreement that will a...
Every fence splits two sides. High profile Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who was allowed to walk free this month from federal charges, has become well acquainted with property disputes. He is heading to Paradise, Mont., to tell his story this Saturday evening. On Jan. 8, 2018, The L.A. Times published a story stating Bundy was recently dismissed by Federal District Court Judge Gloria M. Navarro from federal charges applied back in 2014, when Bundy was accused of refusing to pay outstanding grazing fees. These fees, reported by the same source...
Painting and drawing is just kid's stuff, but at Clark Fork Valley Hospital it's kid's stuff that helps make people feel better, according to Dr. Greg Hanson, the hospital president and CEO. "It's something they can focus on that's outside their illness; it simply gives them joy," Hanson said of the Sanders County Arts Council's Art on the Wall Student Show. The exhibit kicked off last Thursday evening with a reception, treats and musical entertainment in the hospital foyer. Hanson said the...
Sheriff Tom Rummel, Clerk and Recorder Nichol Scribner and County Commissioner Carol Brooker have all filed for re-election in Sanders County. Brooker has been a county commissioner in Sanders County for 23 years, and Rummel is in his first term leading the Sheriff’s Office. The county commissioners recently decided to combine the offices of County Sheriff and Coroner. The commissioners also decided to combine the positions of Treasurer/Superintendent of Schools and Clerk and Recorder. Scribner has filed for this combined position. According t...
Proposed hunting season changes were discussed last week as Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) met with community members on Jan. 9 at the Lakeside in Trout Creek to discuss FWP the 2018 and 2019 hunting season regulations. More than 30 people attended the meeting to discuss the 19 proposals presented for Region 1. Dillon Tabish, FWP Information/Education Program Manager, began with an introduction and outlined the meeting itinerary. Community members that wished to comment on any of the proposals could come to the podium and express their...
This week, California couple David and Louise Turpin were arrested and charged with torture and child endangerment after their 13 children were allegedly being held captive inside the family’s home. The children range in age from 2 to 29. One of the children, a 17-year-old girl, managed to escape the house on Sunday and called 911 from a deactivated cellphone. Media reports said some of the children were shackled to their beds, and appeared malnourished. The story is unreal, and it’s hard to imagine how people could treat their children in such...
Letter to the editor: Rumors abound in the west end of Sanders County. I can dispel one of those rumors. I am NOT suing Noxon Schools for bazillions of dollars. I did write a complaint against our School Board Chair and the Superintendent. The reason for the complaint is this: I raised my hand during the Public Comment portion of the December Board meeting. I was recognized by the Board Chair. I began reading my comment. I will mention that I had emailed the comment earlier in the day to all members of the School Board. As was heard by...
Editor, Jim Elliot’s recent op-ed explaining how we can vote against ourselves and our best interests and the article about how the community turned out to help Randy Pirker raise money for very expensive medical treatment was ironic. We applaud and support the community that comes together to help out one of our own. Can someone explain why we would not have a health care system that really took CARE of our citizens? The additional irony for this is that the representatives we vote into office are all well provided for health wise at our e...
5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 18, 1968 10A PERMA CURVES, SHORT-CUT PROJECT SCHEDULED IN 1968 The Montana Highway Commission plans to call for bids in the spring and early summer for two major highway construction projects in Sanders County. Bids for re-construction of three sections of U.S. Highway 10A (now Highway 200), including the hazardous Perma Curves section, now are scheduled for letting in May. The project will eliminate the most dangerous curves in the highway between Perma and Dixon in addition to the main Perma Curves section west of Perma....
Last week, we published a photo of the 1929 basketball team from Thompson Falls, calling out to readers to help us identify the players. Here is what we have learned so far. Maryianne (Morin) Johnson lives in Ravalli, as does her sister, Sharon (Morin) Hill. When Sharon received her Jan. 11 Ledger in the mail last week and saw a picture of the 1929 Thompson Falls basketball team, she called her sister and said "that looks like our dad." The photo and a wool basketball jersey were brought to the...
Ambulance calls: Thompson Falls, 8; Plains, 4; Noxon, 3; Hot Springs, 6; Dixon, 2. Sunday, January 7 Thompson Falls ambulance paged for woman with pain in kidney area. Hot Springs ambulance paged for man down. Disorderly conduct, T. Falls. Thompson Falls ambulance page for elderly woman who fell and can’t get up. Vehicle break-in. Dog chasing vehicle. 911 hang up, female screaming in background, male telling her he’s calling to get her help, then hung up. Thompson Falls ambulance paged for well check of premature baby. Vehicle versus deer. Tho...
Sanders County Attorney Ashley Petri, 28, $85, theft; $75, unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Montana Highway Patrol Andrew Bellinger, 33, seatbelt violation; $85, fail to carry proof of insurance. Adam Carroll, 30, $20, seatbelt violation; $85, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense. Taylor Scott, 24, $85, careless driving. Dale Ketola, 62, $85, basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense. Michael Tucker, 55, $85, careless driving. Joseph Mitchell, 54, $85, careless driving. Motor Vehicle Services Jolene Davis, 42,...
When cabin fever sets in, those who live the horseback lifestyle can't wait to get out and ride. "We've been doing this for years," said equine enthusiast Jason Helvey. "It got so big as far as riders turning out that we had to change our route." Helvey has led the unofficially named "First Ride of the New Year" nearly every year, inviting riders to join a loop that started and ended at the warm Wayside Bar and Grill in Trout Creek. "We used to just ride from our place along the highway, but...
Rain, shine, sleet or hail, there is one place where the party is waiting every weekend. Symes Hotel in Hot Springs is a destination for locals and visitors alike because of the mineral baths and hot spring pools, but the historic hotel is a popular venue for traveling musicians looking for a friendly audience. Symes has consistently had live music booked nearly every weekend of the year – and this year is no different. With Hot Flash Blues playing this Friday and Friends of Clem bringing western swing, Saturday, the upcoming year is b...
Several Sanders County students were named to the Montana State University Dean’s Honor Roll for fall semester 2017, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average were named to the President’s Honor Roll. Sanders County students honored include: Thompson Falls: Kevin Ng, Bailey Pardee, David Thor, Kade Van Elswyk, Madison Wheeler Plains: Andrew Baker, Kendra Bertrand (4.0), Tanna Cole, Douglas Damschen, Jack Dolson, Karsen Krebs, Jake Lile, Rehanna Nash, Kristine Peele, Hailey Phillips (4....
“It was a bit of a surprise,” said Hot Springs School Superintendent Dr. Mike Perry. “I received a call from the office of Senator Daines asking if our district could use a few new computers. I didn’t hesitate to accept the offer for our schools.” The no-strings-attached offer came following a press release from Daines stating that the senator would be helping to facilitate five Montana schools in the acquiring up to date technology with a donation of five computers for each school through the U.S. Senate’s Computers for Schools Program. In...
A truck and trailer slid off the road on Highway 28 near Hot Springs last week. Several accidents were reported throughout Sanders County due to icy, snow-packed roads....
When you need them, they are there – so it only makes sense to support them and assist the vital group anyway possible. A Search & Rescue fundraiser is set for Friday, Jan. 19 in the banquet hall at the Lakeside Resort in Trout Creek. The fundraiser marks the third of its kind, organized by a Search & Rescue member who was trying to find creative ways to keep money in the rescuers’ coffer. “Sanders County Search & Rescue only receives about $14,000 from the mill levy – when you subtract $5,000 for insurance, $3,000 for workman’s compensation, a...
Glenna Marie Winebrenner of Hot Springs passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan at the age of 85. She was born to Lester and Mildreth Paro Oct. 19, 1932, at the Holy Family Hospital in St. Ignatius. She was educated in Hot Springs, graduating high school in 1950. During her school years she was active in band, chorus and played on the girls’ half-court basketball team. She began her working life at the age of 12 wrapping butter at the Hot Springs Creamery for Bob and Alice Owens. When Courtner’s Corner Ice... Full story
Bonnie Briggs is the keynote speaker for a women’s retreat sponsored by New Life Fellowship this weekend. Briggs, from Ohio, is an author and has had her own television show, along with pastoring her own church. Briggs’s ministry is called Mercy Ministry 101. According to New Life Fellowship, “she brings hope, encouragement and healing to the body of Christ through her teaching of God’s Word.” The retreat is free, and meals will be served. There will be an offering taken for the speaker. Registration and refreshments are Friday, Jan. 19, at 6...
Tamara M. Jordan of Plains welcomed daughter, Ariel Marie, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. She weighed five pounds, 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Marie L. Jordan and Billy J. Short, both of Paradise.... Full story
Tim and Jenny Swant of Noxon proudly announce the engagement of their son Tyler to Rikki Murrill, daughter of Don and Pam Murrill of Huntley, Mont. Tyler is a graduate of Noxon High School and from MT Tech in Butte. He is employed in Billings by Utility Mapping Services. Rikki is a graduate of Cascade High School and from MSU-Bozeman. She works for Montana Farm Bureau as a regional manager. The couple plans to wed on May 5, 2018 in Billings where they will reside....
In the honor roll listing January 11, Colton Wormwood was not listed. Colton, a seventh grader at Trout Creek School, had a 4.0 GPA in the first quarter. Congratulations, Colton!...
Giving all kids an opportunity to learn about the outdoors is the focus of Project ASCENT, a new non-profit based in Thompson Falls. Project ASCENT was created by Rob Christensen, the K-8 counselor at Thompson Falls schools. Christensen has been organizing camps and activities for kids, and now has enlisted the help of other outdoor enthusiasts. The group recently received 501(c)3 status. The group’s purpose, according to their website, is “to offer recreational opportunities and outdoor education primarily to underprivileged youth and vet...
