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Thompson Falls Mayor Mark Sheets turned in his resignation at Monday's city council meeting. "It's not a health issue, it's a time issue," Sheets said as the council voted to accept his resignation. The council then decided to advertise and accept new applications before appointing a successor for Sheets, but left the meeting with one letter of interest in hand. Jerry Lacy, who last month retired as the city's Public Works Director, expressed interest in the mayor position Monday night. "I'm...
One person was shot and killed late Friday in Agency, off Highway 212 north of Dixon. The Sanders County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County law enforcement and tribal officers responded to a 911 call late at 11:16 p.m. Friday. Officers found William Conco Camel, 49, dead at the scene, according to a statement given by Rummel. Sheriff Rummel said that three persons of interest have been identified in connection with the shooting death of Camel. Sheriff Rummel on Tuesday told The Ledger that no further information was available, and said in his s...
IF YOU'RE LUCKY ENOUGH to live in Sanders County, you're lucky enough to catch some spectacular rainbows. A rain shower earlier this week was followed by rich fall colors under a double rainbow just west of Trout Creek....
Candidates for local political races gathered over the weekend to share their views with the public. Two candidate forums sponsored by The Sanders County Ledger allowed candidates to answer moderated questions, as well as questions from audience members. The first forum was held Friday at The Paradise Center and moderated by Thompson Falls High School Principal Rich Ferris. About 30 people attended the forum. The second forum was Saturday at The Rex Theatre in Thompson Falls, with Thompson...
Representatives from Montana's 11 Grange traveled to Thompson Falls last week to conduct their annual business. "We're very happy to be in Thompson Falls," said Marilyn Johnson of Kalispell, the master (president) of the Montana State Grange. Last Thursday, she addressed the delegation of about 40 members and guests. Johnson has been master of the state organization for nine years. She said that 22 years ago, she served eight years in the position, and she is in her first year of her second...
At its meeting in Thompson Falls on Monday, the city council defeated a proposed ordinance to start licensing cats. The ordinance was proposed after increased complaints of nuisance cats. The council also voted on an ordinance addressing recreational vehicles used as residences. While these ordinances may seem nuisances to some extent, the intention is positive. They are efforts to clean up the city. However, we shouldn’t need ordinances to help us be good neighbors. If you’re a cat person, or a dog person for that matter, you make a cho...
To the editor, On Oct. 5, 2018 at Deer Lodge, Thompson Falls’ football game against Deer Lodge was one of the best games I have ever seen. And I have seen a few. The Blue Hawks got off to a slow start and we were down 26-8 at halftime. There was no quit in either team. They came all the way back and actually took the lead with one minute left at 50-46 before losing 54-50 with 6 seconds left. They scored six touchdowns in the second half to four for Deer Lodge. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the comeback actually felt possible. Wha...
Hopefully, the members of the Noxon community have noticed the landscape work being done to the Noxon Emergency Services building. In an effort to make our community more attractive, Noxon Rural Fire District board members Harley Allder and Joel King have volunteered hours of labor to the project. However, this project was also a community effort with the help of many others. The Noxon Rural Fire District would like to recognize and thank the following individuals for their contribution: Kevin Johnson of Johnson Hardware, Rob Conn, John...
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Attributed to Edmund Burke. I suspect that if we individually, and as a nation, continue to attack the personal lives of other people (which I believe falls under one of the definitions of gossip) then “good men” and women will no longer feel the liberty to speak up and prevent evil from triumphing. Just because you don’t agree with someone’s position doesn’t necessarily give you a valid reason to try to bring to light “information” that would humiliate them an...
I wrote a column a few weeks ago regarding the Kavanaugh confirmation process that seems to have caused confusion for some readers. I feel compelled to go into more detail regarding how I came to my conclusions. I would first refer the readers to the second paragraph of my September 27th column. It states, in pertinent part, “I want to begin by saying two things; First, what I’m about to write is in no way intended to minimize the impact of a sexual assault on a victim. Second, this is an int...
7 YEARS AGO • OCTOBER 13, 1948 PIONEER MATRON PASSES Mrs. Nellie M. Haase Mrs. Nellie M. Haase passed away at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula on Saturday, October 9, 1948. Mrs. Haase was born at Rush Lake, Wisconsin Nov. 7, 1870. Her early life was spent in Wisconsin and South Dakota. She was united in marriage to Ferdinand J. Haase on May 7, 1894 and to this union four children were born. They came to Montana in 1905 and made a home for themselves and their family on a ranch near Trout Creek. Mr. Haase passed away in 1930 and Mrs. Haase co...
MARIAH CHAVEZ, Thompson Falls –“My dog. Mom brings him in and he gets all over me, licking my face.” CLARK LUNDGREN, Thompson Falls – “I just automatically wake up to do my chores. I let the dogs out (six of them) and feed the horses.” JEFF REMMEL, Whitefish – “I get up at 6:30 a.m. on the dot. It must be an old age accurate time clock that makes me do that. But for some reason, for the last couple of weeks, I’ve been getting up at 6:31 a.m. to make a cup of coffee.” TERRY SIZEMORE, Wellington, Kansas – “My dogs, a Jack Russell and Chihuahua....
Ambulances: Noxon, 3; T. Falls, 7; Plains, 4; H. Springs, 5; Dixon QRU, 1. Sunday, September 30 Arrest made for simple assault during a traffic stop, Plains. Criminal mischief, possible theft at rural T. Falls residence while occupants are out of the area. Gas theft from vehicle, car door and gas tank door left open, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, cabin on Thompson River Rd broken into. Theft of a utility trailer, St. Regis. Vehicle vs. deer blocking Hwy. 28, H. Springs. Dog at large, Plains. Juveniles trespassing on private...
As a correction to last week's article, one special law enforcement officer was left out of the Law Enforcement Luncheon story. In that article, the DUI Task Force invited law enforcement department heads to recognize and award officers, troopers and deputies who have shown exemplary performance in their duties. Sanders County Sheriff Tom Rummel spent extra time commending the office's only female deputy, April Phillips. Rummel noted that her tenacity and determination had earned her the...
Montana Highway Patrol Adam Kupka, 31, night speeding, $120. Jimmy McCracken, 42, no liability insurance, 1st offense, $275; careless driving, $45. Jlee Anderson, 20, seatbelt violation, $20. Bruce Piscitello, 48, seatbelt violation, $20. Michael Church, 36, day speeding, $20. Kelly Ware, 49, seatbelt violation, $20. Billie Chubb, 70, seatbelt violation, $20. Melinda Gamboa, 48, day speeding, $20. Makinzie Kasbaum, 33, owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, 1st offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. Kenneth Baker,...
Rainy skies didn't stop anyone, it just made for fonder memories as the community came together in support of Lindsay Laws who has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The community energy, camaraderie and support were thick and awe-inspiring in all the best possible ways. If ever there was a community event that exerted the passion of positivity – this was it! With the help of Run Wild Missoula and Clark Fork Valley Running Club, the fun run saw participation well over the e...
Thompson Falls Elementary students have been running strong for 20 years. This year students from kindergarten through sixth grade participated in yet another successful fun run of one mile in distance. Cross country students helped the youngsters out with some prerace stretching and warm-ups. They continued to support the runners throughout the course while running along, side-by-side. The excitement and encouragement were tremendous and lots of smiles were worn on faces of participants while...
Hello Sanders County! This election season has seen much drama and contention with the discussions of choices to be made among the candidates for the various offices. Here in Sanders County we are fortunate to have one clear and simple choice in our candidate for County Commissioner. In this day of divisive politics a person who can see more than one side of an issue and can bring those views together is rare, and to be valued. In Carol Brooker we have a candidate who is objective when hearing opposing sides of an issue and uses clear thinking...
I am writing in response to Blaine Blackstone’s column from September 27. Specifically, I would like to address misunderstandings perpetuated in Mr. Blackstone’s column around how traumatic experiences are stored and recalled. Mr. Blackstone refers to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s telling of her story as not being “rational” because of her inability to recall exact dates and timelines related to the traumatic experience she had, and the response that she had immediately following the incident. At the same time, she could recall details of the ro...
Editor, After attending the Candidate Forum held at the REX Oct. 6, 2018 it is clear that: Paul Fielder will be a superior choice to the current, decade plus, status quo of our County Commission. Paul will bring fresh approach and outlook: pro economic growth, pro-government accountability. Paul has a long history of working with government agencies federal and state, a plus for being an effective County Commissioner. Sheriff Tom Rummel is doing a FINE JOB; is experienced, well trained, and physically capable to be active in the field...
Years ago, voters in Sanders County passed an initiative that all elected county positions are to be non-partisan. We note that Carol Brooker has been endorsed by members of all major parties. We appreciate Carol Brooker’s service to Sanders County for many reasons; including but not limited to: 1. Her experience and knowledge of the county 2. Representing the county at MACO (Montana Association of County Officials) and dealing with County and State matters 3. Her neutrality in dealing with people and issues 4. She supports keeping all f...
In his three C-5 Financial Reports through June 20, Paul Fielder reports receiving slightly more than $5,000 for his County Commissioner campaign and spending slightly more than $5,000. But a few details deserve consideration. Sixteen of his 46 campaign contributors do not reside in Montana. That is 35%. For a county commissioner position that seems to be a disproportionate percent outside the county you would represent. More revealing is the fact that he reports $3,428.11 in expenditures outside this county. And every item in that total could...
Editor, Kudos and Hats Off to Tony Kimberlin of Libby, Montana, who so correctly pointed out that our United States of America is a republic and not a democracy. His “exact and truthful definitions” need to be re-learned by many citizens of our great country so each person truly understands the vast differences. The use of the word democracy by so many of our politicians, media, motion picture industry, and especially the academic community falls prey to the Saul Alinsky tactic that if you just keep repeating and repeating a word often eno...
Jon Tester bought a million-dollar mansion in Washington, D.C. Matt Rosendale bought a ranch home in rural Montana. Jon Tester has supported all of Obama’s nominations for the Supreme Court, but he has opposed ALL of President Trump’s nominees. Tester claims to be for the second amendment, but he voted in favor of Justice Sonia Sotamayor who said, “The right to possess a gun is clearly not a fundamental right.” Tester can talk all he wants about protecting our gun rights, but his voting record is horrible. Matt Rosendale, Greg Gianfor...
NAME: Denley M. Loge EDUCATION: BA Geography FAMILY: Single OCCUPATION: Rancher 1. Do you think the Second Amendment should be repealed? If not, do you think there should be any new gun restrictions? Short answer-NO. I don't feel we need new gun restrictions however, I feel any unsafe or irresponsible use of a fire arm should have punishments that fit the crime. I feel hunters safety, or any kind of gun safety classes should be encouraged and the shooting sports for youth is one of the better...
