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Governor Greg Gianforte was in Thompson Falls last week as part of his 56-county tour highlighting local businesses that serve the agricultural community. Gianforte and his wife Susan stopped for lunch at Sanders County Feed on Wednesday, where the governor welcomed owners Wayne and JP Ducote to Thompson Falls. "We have enough for a town hall," Gianforte joked when he addressed the crowd of about two dozen residents at the feed store. "Being the 25th governor of Montana is the greatest honor of...
Sanders County Public Health is warning residents of an outbreak of Campylobacter infections. Last week Public Health received eight confirmed Campylobacter infection lab reports, one of them coming out of Mineral County the remaining seven reports came from Sanders County. The health department found In five of the eight reports, people who became sick with this bacterial infection had either drank from or used the Kennedy Creek spring just south of Paradise, Montana. Given that there are more than three cases of this bacterial infection, the...
Noxon students were out in the community last Wednesday helping with various projects. They raked and cleaned up yards, dug drainage ditches, stacked firewood and piled slash for residents in Noxon, Heron and Trout Creek. Students also picked up trash along Highway 200. After a morning of projects, the students competed in class competitions in the afternoon....
Members of the American Legion at Thompson Falls spent a few hours working on marker crosses along Prospect Creek Road last Friday morning. It was a chilly time as Bill Beck of Plains and Bob Kunch of Thompson Falls, both members of American Legion Post 52 of Thompson Falls, worked a few feet off the road, sometimes in blowing snow, repairing, painting or replacing crosses that are part of the American Legion Highway Fatality Marker Program. The markers, which are 16-inch white crosses resting a...
The Sanders County Fair is fast approaching and the fair staff has most of the events and contracts ready with only minor details to be worked out, but at last Wednesdays meeting a Hot Springs resident asked to add another event for the kids. Justin Wright told the board that he'd like to hold an Agricultural Mechanic Show, where kids from eighth grade to seniors could display agriculture related pieces they had built. Wright, a welding teacher at Hot Springs High School, said the items could...
We sometimes take for granted that things that always seem to magically get done. Such is the case with the Sanders Saleing county-wide yard sale event. This event each June brings hundreds of people to Sanders County. They don't just come looking for deals. They eat at our restaurants, stay in our motels, shop at our stores. Thompson Falls resident Robin Hagedorn, who passed away last year, put hundreds of hours into organizing the Sanders Saleing event. She was all over the county putting up flyers, coordinating sign pickup and dropoff, and...
Editor: Last year the Plains Paradise Senior Citizens Center reached out to their communities for help when the heating/AC unit which services the dining area of the facility needed to be replaced. The response from the communities was overwhelming. Enough funds were received to replace the unit at a cost of $12,400, repair the back of the building, and begin the kitchen remodel. Recently during the spring inspection of the heating/AC units for the dining room and the kitchen, the center learned that the kitchen unit was overheating, to the...
Dear Editor, I don’t agree with many of Representative Loge’s positions on medical legislative matters. However we do agree that hearing aids should be a covered service by insurance providers. We do agree that telemedicine improves access to care and makes sense for Montana. And we do agree that critical access hospitals and clinics are vital to the health and economy of small Montana towns. I’ve always found Denley to be easy to talk with and he has been willing to listen to my concerns as a medical provider. I’ll be voting Loge for HD14 th...
As I moved into adulthood it was a clear expectation by my parents that I would be an active participant in my role as a voter. That I would take time to become knowledgeable of the issues presented on the ballot and the candidates running for office. As Louis Brandeis, an Associate Supreme Court Justice said, “The most important office, and the one which all of us can and should fill, is that of private citizen.” I was raised to believe that role, as private citizen, was the most important one...
6 YEARS AGO • MAY 17, 1917 RIVER BOOMS; FLOOD DANGER If Hot Weather Continues River May Exceed Record of 1894 WASHOUT ON COUGAR GULCH Road on North Side of River Cut by Big Ditches Creeks Threaten Bridges The chief concern of many dwellers throughout the main valley of Sanders County just now is not what the outcome of America’s entrance into the great war will be, but what the Clarks Fork River is going to do. The river has been steadily rising during the past week and is still on the rapid upward trend. From a normal flow of 10,000 fee...
BRANDY BRUMFEILD, Thompson Falls - “Everything.” STEVE BUCK, Thompson Falls - “Watermelon and mixed fruit salad.” BETH CATER, Thompson Falls - “Smoked brisket.” LAURIE BRASS, Trout Creek - “Potato salad.” JEANETTE ROGERS, Trout Creek - “BBQ pork ribs.” RAY BUCHANAN, Thompson Falls - “Fried chicken....
Ambulance: Plains, 5; T. Falls, 2; Paradise, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Heron, 1. Monday, May 9 Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Theft, Noxon. Automated alarm call, Trout Creek. General animal call/complaint, Dixon. Automated alarm call. Tuesday, May 10 Body found/coroner, Trout Creek. Other law violations, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Theft, T. Falls. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Nuisance complaints, T. Falls. Theft, Plains. Automated alarm call. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Wednesday, May 11 Assist...
Cleveland Gun Hammer appeared in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday for a final disposition hearing on a petition to revoke probation. Gun Hammer had entered his admissions to the probation violations alleged against him during a previous hearing on May 3. As agreed upon by the parties, Judge Karen Townsend revoked Gun Hammer’s previous five-year suspended sentence and sentenced him to five years in the custody of the Department of Corrections with recommendations for placement in an appropriate treatment facility. Gun Hammer was a...
Montana Highway Patrol Katie Foley, 18, basic rule, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $135. Aimee Turner, 43, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. Warren Wickum, 78, seatbelt violation, $20. Curtis Heape, Jr., 50, day speeding, $20. Michael Hochstetler, 17, seatbelt violation, $20. Dylan Ross, 31, open container, $75. Michael Shannon, 72, seatbelt violation, $20. Nicolette Sheehan, 35, careless driving, $85. Clarence Hjelm, 81, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Cordell King, 23, day speeding,...
I attended the Sanders County political forum last Tuesday. I thought it was very well organized and all the candidates were treated equally. Thank you Annie Wooden! I wasn’t thrilled that several candidates suggested that we keep up with the sheriff’s department and what we need to know via social media and specifically Facebook. It’s a known fact that social media has been used for negative gossip, cyber bullying and harassment with serious outcomes including suicide. Therefore, myself and many folks I know have chosen not to partake in th...
To the Editor, Two recent public opinion polls show good news and strong support for conservation values. Large majorities of Montanans show widespread support for protecting wild public lands, wilderness and wildlife habitat. This support comes from both urban and rural populations, and members of both political parties. The surveys also reflect concerns about the effects of rapid population growth on our public lands. Both polls have been conducted for many years, and both show increasingly strong support for conservation over the years....
Editor, In January, my husband, Steve Regier, died suddenly and unexpectedly. Pat Barber, Sanders County Coroner, responded. Mr. Barber treated me and my family with utmost compassion and professionalism. He gave me complete information about what he had to do for his investigation. His calm and kind manner helped calm me during such a traumatic experience. Sanders County families need a compassionate and professional coroner. Pat Barber is that person. His many years of experience speaks for itself. Vote for Pat Barber for County Coroner....
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, Doing your Due Diligence. People might be familiar with the phrase, but might be at a loss, especially when due diligence is directed towards casting your vote during an election process. A simple substitute of words would be: do your homework. When exercising one’s right to vote, a person needs to study the issues, examining all the details to determine how each issue will impact our community. H...
Candidates for local political races gathered last week to share their views with the public. Two candidate forums sponsored by The Sanders County Ledger allowed candidates the opportunity to answer moderated questions.The first forum was held Tuesday at The Rex Community Theater where more than 150 people attended, and nearly 100 attended the second forum Thursday at The Paradise Center. Both forums were moderated by Ledger owner Annie Wooden. "Tonight's questions are relevant to all... Full story
Last week, conservation districts in Sanders County teamed up to host a series of free seed handout events as part of their Pollinator Initiative to help support pollinator habitats in the area. Eastern Sanders County Conservation District (ESCCD) and Green Mountain Conservation District (GMCD) traveled around the county to hand out free seed mix that consists of native plant species and wild flowers such as yellow prairie cone-flower, western yarrow, wild bergamot and black-eyed Susan. The...
An expression often used, “Read between the lines,” implies that one should interpret meaning beyond what someone says or does on the surface. The same thought process can be applied to the multitude of political campaign signs sprouting up throughout the county; that there is more to a candidate than what is on a sign, and warrants more research and study into a candidate to really learn what they claim to be on their signs. While I have tried to educate myself on all the county races and candidates, one race in particular I have paid mor...
As part of ongoing conservation efforts, Lower Clark Fork Watershed Group (LCFWG) and a handful of volunteers spent their Arbor Day planting western white pines in the floodplain near the confluence of the East Fork River and the mainstem of Bull River. The goal for the 11 volunteers that day was to get 100 blister rust resistant white pines planted. "This project is near and dear to me as it's been a huge undertaking of the LCFWG and my career to support and maintain planting along the...
Marsha Eileen Aldrich was born May 2, 1947 to Ralph and Helen Rounsley in Vernal, Utah. Marsha courageously fought a devastating battle with Alzheimer's disease that continued for many years. She ended that long ordeal in the early morning hours of May 10th with her two daughters and her husband by her side. Marsha passed away where she wanted to be, in the home that she had built with her husband on Finlay Flat. The Rounsley's moved from Utah to Kennewick, Washington where Marsha attended all... Full story
Michael and Susannah Zentz of Thompson Falls are excited to announce the birth of their son, Beren Joseph Zentz, born May 10, 2022. Beren was born at 9:52 a.m., measuring 21 inches long and weighing 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Beren joins brother Locke and sister Cosette. “For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart.” – 1 Samuel 1:27. The family would like to thank their midwife Julia Weaver (website: fromabove.gifts) for a wonderful birth experience.... Full story
District track meets were held across the state last week with Noxon and Hot Springs competing in 14C and Plains and Thompson Falls in 7B. Athletes needed to place in the top six to advance to Divisionals and for some it was the end of the season. "Several athletes ended their season yesterday but went out fighting," Blue Hawk Coach Trenna Ferris said. "I would like to recognize the following athletes for their dedication and efforts this season: Braedon Ferris, Ethan Geisbusch, Will Hawkins, Le...
