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The Trout Creek Senior Center has been making a lot of changes recently. The center held an open house last weekend to share information with the community about the services they offer. From brand new kitchen equipment to newly renovated bathrooms, the center is making a comeback. "You don't have to be a senior to visit or eat at the senior center," said Nadine Nelson of Thompson Falls, a board member of the Trout Creek Senior Center. "Through generous donations made by our patrons and fundrais...
Montana Highway Patrol Zachariah Lyons, 29, driving under the influence, 2nd offense, $1,335, 365 days jail with 360 days suspended; operating without liability insurance, 3rd offense, $225. Corey Booth, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Eric Smith, 39, driving motor vehicle while privilege is suspended/revoked, 1st offense, $285; seatbelt violation, $20. Marc Drew, 55, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Caden Davis, 22, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Curtis Alexander, 57, seatbelt violation, $20. George Heyer, 51, speeding in a restricted zon...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 5; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 5; Paradise, 1. Monday, July 18 Fire, Noxon. Juvenile criminal, Dixon. Trespass, T. Falls. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Theft, Dixon. Other law violations, Plains. Trespass, Plains. Road hazard/blockage, Dixon. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Civil attempts, Paradise. Disturbance, Paradise. Tuesday, July 19 Nuisance complaints, Paradise. Motor vehicle crash. Trespass. Inmate transport. Abandoned vehicle, Hot Springs. Fire, Perma. Civil standby, Camas...
Appearing before Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher last Tuesday, July 19, John Hannan entered a not guilty plea to one felony count of burglary. Per the charging documents, on December 13, 2021, deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a residence near Trout Creek. The reporting party was house sitting for a friend when the homeowner’s dogs began barking in the bedroom. Upon going to check on the dogs, the housesitter saw Hannan, a neighbor, standing in the bedroom with a crowbar and dressed in dark clothing. Hannan raised the crowbar t...
Anthony Henkel made his initial appearance on Tuesday before Judge Molly Owen on a felony count of partner or family member assault, pleading not guilty through his attorney, Kimberly Durham. According to the charging documents, on July 14, 2022, deputies responded to a residence in Hot Springs, where they met with Henkel's girlfriend, the victim. The victim stated Henkel had gone out drinking after she and Henkel had been arguing all day. When Henkel returned to the residence, he was still arguing with her. As alleged in the affidavit, Henkel...
The summer is ramping up, and so are the hikers eager to experience the seasonal splendor of our wild backyard. Of course, that means that Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness volunteers are more needed than ever to ensure those trails remain accessible. When you hike a quality trail in the Scotchmans, you can thank a volunteer for clearing fallen trees and brush, maintaining the trail grade and keeping them walkable. "We've got several upcoming trail projects lined up with only a handful of fo...
Summer is a beloved time of year that's often dominated by time spent outdoors soaking up summer sun. But all that extra time outdoors can make people vulnerable to mosquitoes. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, mosquitoes are more than just hungry, unwanted backyard guests. In fact, mosquito-borne diseases, including the Zika virus, the West Nile virus and dengue, pose significant threats. While not all mosquitoes carry disease, even those that don't can...
The Sanders County Board of Health last week held its first meeting with new County Health Officer Ron Petrie. At last quarter’s Board of Health meeting, the board and commissioners set a work session to review the board’s by-laws. Those changes were detailed by Commissioner Glen Magera during last Wednesday’s meeting. Among the changes to the by-laws is reducing the number of board members to five. There are currently six members on the Board of Health, including the three commissioners and three community members. Magera said that when the n...
The 2022 Sanders County Fair now has a theme — “Blue Jeans & Country Dreams” — created by a 4-H member of the South Side Sparks. The new theme was unanimously selected by the three members present at last Wednesday’s monthly fair board meeting. It took less than five minutes for Randy Woods, board chairman, and board members Kim McMahon and Ted Forkum, to select Blue Jeans & Country Dreams, submitted by Isabella Hansen of the South Side Sparks 4-H club. Hansen will receive a free carnival wristband for one session for her winning theme. Th...
The Plains Community Food Bank routinely feeds more than 200 people a month, but now it's the food bank that needs feeding. Bill Alde, who heads the food bank in Plains, said they get the bulk of their food from the Montana Food Bank in Missoula, but for the last two years, he's been able to obtain some 20,000 pounds of food donations from grocery stores and food banks in Polson and Kalispell. "We help 15% to 20% of the county population. Now I'm asking for help because all of my networking has...
Living in northwest Montana comes with the unique experience of living among bears. Humans and bears co-existing, as well as behaviors of both species, was the topic of a presentation last Wednesday by Kim Annis, Bear Management Specialist with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). The event was held at the Thompson Falls Public Library and sponsored by the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce. Annis spoke to community members with the goal of helping people understand what bears are doing and...
Montana Highway Patrol Ty Haveman, 21, day speeding, $120; stop sign violation, $85. Denise Hanson, 37, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Joshua Ducept, 35, seatbelt violation, $20. Kara Allestad, 30, night speeding, $20. Haley Munday, 22, seatbelt violation, $20; careless driving, $85. Megan Holman, 25, seatbelt violation, $20. Lark Chadwick, 70, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Lars Swanson, 60, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Robin Miller, 60, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Delbert Otto, 27, seatbelt violation, $20. Madison S...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 7; Plains, 5; Trout Creek, 4; Hot Springs, 4; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, July 11 Alarm - intrusion/holdup, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Civil attempts. Assist other agency, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Civil attempts, Hot Springs. Civil attempts. Assist other agency, Paradise. Disturbance, Dixon. Forgery, Lonepine. Civil attempts, Hot Springs. Disturbance. Assist other agency, Dixon. Disturbance. Trespass, Plains. Tuesday, July 12 Welfare check, Trout Creek. Livestock,...
Lolo National Forest has contracted with Sanders County Community Development (SCCD) and Kaniksu Land Trust to gather ideas from community members for land use improvements for “The Orchard,” a long-abandoned tree farm with a large amount of cleared acreage located north of Thompson Falls. “We have created a forum for people who want to engage in a civic process and who want to have their voices heard,” SCCD executive director Ray Brown said in a press release. “Residents with a 59873 zip code can give feedback, opinions and ideas on the projec...
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise will continue, even though the group has halted any progress of the community sewer project and has lost its second largest grant. Janie McFadgen, the board president, said it was disappointing that the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant of $1,437,881 was gone, but she said the board will be looking at replacing the money with other grants when they resume work on the project. The board received notice in a letter on July 5 that the state was pulling its money. This leaves the board with a balanc...
Thompson Falls Superintendent Bud Scully voiced needs for the school’s baseball field to City Council Monday night. The school has a lease agreement with the city, as the field resides on city property. The current agreement is coming up for renewal as is the softball field agreement. Scully presented a list of baseball field prep issues that need to be looked at and fixed in order to safely play baseball on the field. The Montana High School Association this year approved baseball as a sanctioned sport. A proper mound needs to be built alongsi...
Ron Petrie of Thompson Falls has taken the position of Health Officer for Sanders County. Petrie was chosen by the Sanders County Commissioners to fill the position, which has been vacant since last year. While Petrie will not have any voting power, he will act as an advisor to the County Health Board. After receiving eight applications, the health board interviewed Petrie and three other candidates for the position. Commissioner Tony Cox said all three candidates were good but said he liked...
Ambulance: Plains, 10; T. Falls, 7; Hot Springs, 4; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, July 4 Assault, T. Falls. Animal other, Paradise. Property damage/criminal mischief, Hot Springs. Livestock, Hot Springs. Disturbance, Plains. Theft, Noxon. Suspicious activity, Dixon. Fire, Trout Creek. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Fireworks, Plains. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Disturbance, Plains. Animal other, T. Falls. Fireworks, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Dixon. Road hazard/blockage, Paradise. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Tuesday, July 5 Disturbance, P...
Montana Highway Patrol Christina Goodwin, 29, day speeding, $20. Hillary Magarrell, 51, night speeding, $70. Roy Scott III, 51, careless driving, deferred imposition of sentence, $135. Sun Moon, 61, seatbelt violation, $20. Joseph Banna, 60, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Michael Ciaccio, 35, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Giles Quick, 69, seatbelt violation, $20. Camden Armstrong, 25, seatbelt violation, $20 Gerald Hoerner, 54, seatbelt violation, $20. Manikandan Sundaram, 41, failure to drive to the right of the roadway except when...
A new chiropractic clinic has recently opened for business in Thompson Falls. Ryan Chiropractic is owned and operated by Dr. Parker Ryan, a Montana native from Kalispell. Ryan has been providing chiropractic care in the Flathead Valley since he opened his first clinic in April of 2001. He and his team aim to improve their patients' quality of life through professional chiropractic care. "We want to help people live healthier, more functional lives. Sometimes people don't even realize how much...
Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) is bringing back the Paddlin’ Poker Run this weekend. Registration and paddle will begin at 10 a.m.Saturday, July 16, at the Trout Creek boat launch and will be open until noon. The route will take approximately three to four hours to complete. First card will be drawn at Trout Creek boat launch, participants will then paddle to station two at Malibu Beach, over to station three at Trout Creek Bay, up to station four at Robinson’s dock and station five will be at Wayside Bar and Grill where...
Patricia Lynn Evans of Tacoma, Washington, welcomed a daughter, Tymber Jean, on June 16, 2022. She weighed seven pounds, .02 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Tymber joins siblings Willow Marie Coulter-Evans and Liam Lavall Evans. Maternal grandparents are Tammy Rhinehart and Mike Rhinehart, both of Enumclaw, Washington. Maternal great-grandmother is Patsy Evans of Renton, Washington. Welcome, Tymber....
There is a new, locally owned, full-service construction contractor in Trout Creek offering a wide variety of services. Hi-Land Construction is owned and operated by Mike Erwin and Dustin Nelson and is a start-to-finish construction contracting business. "My business partner Dustin Nelson and I started this company last year in April, and we have been busy ever since," said co-owner and operator Mike Erwin. "We are a registered Montana contractor, and we are fully licensed to put in septic...
The final portion of phases one and two of the city’s wastewater project will begin the week of July 4 and will continue until finished. Wastewater hookups to homes will start from Wood Street and continue east as the water main replacement runs through Spruce Street. Residents will be receiving notices one week in advance of when the hookup on their property will occur. The notices will have a general location of the pipe placement or the location will be marked on the ground in green paint. The city asks residents to remove all personal p...
A passion for keeping Montana the way Montanans like it is what helps fuel Eastern Sanders County Conservation District's (ESCCD) new administrator Emily Baker and the work she does. Family, ranching and a love for the area made Baker believe the position would be perfect for her. She started work last September and says so far, she loves it. "A lot of projects we are involved with are outdoors, which is so amazing it can be turned into a career," Baker said. Baker attended the University of Mon...
