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One Plains resident asked the mayor and the town council last Monday why a near four-year-old town law is not being enforced. "I'm not trying to tell anyone what they have to do with their property, but I pay property taxes and I have to abide with the ordinance, so why don't others have to," said Calvin Williams, who has lived in the same house on Garber Street for some 18 years and wanted to know why town officials haven't taken some type action to make his next door neighbor clean up his...
Ambulance: Plains, 10; T. Falls, 7; Hot Springs, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, June 6 General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Intoxicated driver report. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Disturbance, Paradise. Assault, T. Falls. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Intimidation/harassment, Dixon. Civil standby, Noxon. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Theft, Plains. Business contact, T. Falls. Tuesday, June 7 Child welfare/abuse, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Civil standby, Trout Creek. General animal...
Montana Highway Patrol Susep Zimmerer, 23, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285; basic rule - reasonable and prudent, $125. Kyle Hermann, 23, seatbelt violation, $20. James Raymond, 51, seatbelt violation, $20. Andrea Barnes, 42, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Frank Sewell, 49, day speeding, $20. Stephen Bryant, 72, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Solomon Gathu, 34, day speeding, $70. Jess Hobart, 31, seatbelt violation, $20. James Humphrey Jr., 42, seatbelt violation, $20. Sidney Malar III, 55, driving without a...
NorthWestern Energy has taken another step toward relicensing the Thompson Falls Hydroelectric Project. In a public meeting held in Missoula, the company outlined seven different studies and findings as part of their efforts to renew their license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) before the 2025 expiration. The seven different studies coincide with FERC’s licensing process that evaluates the effects of a project based on a nexus to continuing project operations. During the beginning of 2021, NorthWestern proposed a series o...
A Montana icon will help honor a Thompson Falls icon later this month. The historic Miss Montana DC-3 airplane, which was restored by volunteers with the Museum of Mountain Flying, will fly to Thompson Falls on June 25. The event is being organized by Ruth Cheney, a retired Army Colonel from Thompson Falls. "Norman Edgar Allen was a patriotic American, a teacher inspiring his students daily, a hard worker who sought and conquered many challenges and a member of 'the greatest generation,'"...
by Johnathan J. Gerstenberger The Sanders County Aquatic Plants Task Force, a county-appointed board formed in 2008, recently held a public meeting to discuss the harvesting, disposal and prevention of Eurasian watermilfoil in Sanders County. The task force monitors and assesses conditions related to aquatic invasive plants in Sanders County waterways, specifically in the Noxon and Cabinet Gorge reservoirs, and develops and implements strategies to manage those populations for the health of the...
Hot Springs High School Katelyn Christensen: Reach Higher Montana, $1,200; VFW Post 5159, $500; Valley Banks Community Scholarship, $1,000; Sanders County 4-H Scholarship, $600; Bishop Carrol Scholarship, $23,000 yearly; Harris Family Scholarship, $1,900; Montana State Grange, $500; Hot Springs School Foundation, $1,000; Hot Springs Academic Excellent, $1,000. Moira Lonergan: Guynn Cavilina Scholarship, $600; Doreen Pefley Memorial Scholarship, $1,000; Olin Ashcraft Award, $500. Ava Erny: Guynn Cavilini Scholarship, $600. Morgan Hoff: Elsie...
Sanders County voters cast their ballots in the 2022 primary election this week, with the County elections staff counting 4,837 ballots Tuesday evening. The top two candidates in races will move on to the November general election. In the race for Sanders County Sheriff, Roy Scott and Schawn Fielders will advance to the general election, garnering 1,217 and 1,046 votes, respectively. Other candidates who will not advance from the primary included Corey Wheeldon with 1,014 votes, Lanny Hensley with 658 votes, Christopher Stough with 523 votes...
With spring comes blooming flowers and trees, the promise of sunshine, and the risk of attracting wildlife into your yards. Kim Annis, bear manager with Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), reports there have been several reports of bear conflicts within the city of Thompson falls. "We have already moved two bears out of town, and two others are still getting into garbage," Annis said. The two bears were captured and relocated form the east side of Thompson Falls. Annis urged residents to help...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff (FWP) conducted spring surveys and the number of elk in the valley is in the 10-year average. Wildlife Biologist Mike Ebinger said staff surveyed elk herds in hunting districts 121 and 123 by helicopter over eight days in April. "Spring conditions were cold and snow levels were lower than normal," Ebinger said. "Late green-up and low snow levels caused the delay of the western HD-121 flights one week." FWP flew 912 miles in the two weeks of surveys. The total...
Governor Greg Gianforte has appointed Molly Owen to serve on the 20th Judicial District Court, which includes Lake and Sanders counties. Owen fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James Manley. “Molly is an accomplished attorney who appreciates the court’s role in interpreting laws, not making them from the bench,” Gov. Gianforte said. “A strong supporter of drug treatment courts and maximizing efficiencies in the courtroom, Molly will serve the people of Lake and Sanders counties well.” Owen has served as Deputy County At...
Montana Highway Patrol Barclay Stout, 67, driving without a valid driver’s license, $185. Duane Ovitt, 47, failure to carry proof of insurance, 3rd or subsequent offense, 10 days jail, $535; displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle, $75; seatbelt violation, $20. Kory Avery, 29, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $85. Brandon Goodrum, 33, operating without liability insurance, 3rd offense, $335; seatbelt violation, $20. Bridger Bauer, 17, seatbelt violation, $20. Patricia Evans, 24, operating without liability insur...
Ambulance: Plains, 6; T. Falls, 3; Noxon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Paradise, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Heron, 1; Dixon, 1. Tuesday, May 31 Abandoned vehicle, Heron. Person missing, Hot Springs. Body found/coroner, Plains. Property damage/criminal mischief, T. Falls. Civil standby, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Request for welfare check, Dixon. Alarm - intrusion/holdup, Plains. Road hazard, debris on road, Trout Creek. Assist motorist/citizen, Noxon Civil attempts. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Wednesday, June 1 Animal other, T. Falls. Motor vehicle cra...
Lately Sanders County residents have been reporting a concerning number of deer and other animal carcaases being dumped and abandoned all over the county. There are many calls concerning this issue flooding into the Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) office in Thompson Falls. Many private land owners are reporting abandoned deer carcaases found on or near land they own. It looks as though assorted Forest Service land has also become a popular place to dump animal remains, two of the most popular sites being reported by FWP being the Dry Creek and...
The county's annual E-waste event last Saturday saw old computers, televisions and other dated electronics come in to be recycled at the Thompson Falls transfer site. Every year, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) sponsors and provides licensing to help make the event a success. By 11 a.m. around 70 people had already stopped by to drop off electronics. The E-waste event usually brings in five tons of electronics that need to be recycled. "We're definitely on target for that...
Twenty people attended the livestock emergency evacuation and shelter meeting last Tuesday night hosted by both Wendy Carr, MSU Extension Agent for Sanders County. The discussion focused primarily on expanding support for agriculture, horticulture and natural resources in the county, and Jeanne Rankin DVM and Animal Health and Animal Disaster Associate Specialist. "Because of a grant that we have through MSU we are able to have her here today," Carr said while introducing Rankin. Those in...
The Lolo National Forest has issued a decision on the Deemer Henry fuels and vegetation project located three miles east of Plains on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. The project will address existing fuel and vegetation conditions that contribute to an increased risk of severe wildfire in areas adjacent to tribal, state and private lands. Targeted vegetation treatments will be implemented in the project area with the objectives of reducing fire behavior, slowing fire growth, and improving the effectiveness of initial attack fire...
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise Board turned down the county's gift of the $550,000 for the proposed sewer project, which would have eliminated the annual $185 tax a year for 40 years for every property owner of Paradise. Nearly 50 people attended a special board meeting at the United Methodist Church clubhouse last Tuesday evening, when the board met to address the offer from the Sanders County commissioners. Board member Terry Caldwell said he was against it because the offer did...
Plains, Hot Springs and Thompson Falls high schools celebrated their respective graduations on Sunday. Clockwise from right: Plains valedictorians Adelle Ercanbrack and Madelyn Madden enter the gymnasium. The Hot Springs Class of 2022 stands in the high school gym. A tradition in Thompson Falls, students walk into the crowd to present a rose to their families....
Ambulance: Plains, 5; Trout Creek, 3; T. Falls, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1. Tuesday, May 24 Property lost, Trout Creek. Animal stray/lost, Plains. Fire, Hot Springs. Trespass, Paradise. Disturbance, Plains. Sexual assault, Heron. Sexual assault, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Livestock, Plains. Burglary, Paradise. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Juvenile runaway, Trout Creek. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Disturbance, Plains. Wednesday, May 25 General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Body found/coroner, T....
Montana Highway Patrol Paul Force, 48, driving without a valid driver’s license. William Miller, 60, night speeding, $120. Maria Derrien, 50, day speeding, $70. Jasmine Walker, 22, habitual offender operating motor vehicle, 10 days jail, $135. William Homsley, 55, driving while suspended/revoked, 1st offense, $285. Noah Anderson, 19, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285; driving while suspended/revoked, 1st offense, $285. Owen Brown, 20, operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $285. Jennifer Burchak, 37, s...
Appearing for his arraignment before Judge Karen Townsend on Tuesday, Steven Grimm pled not guilty in 20th District Judicial Court to three counts of assault with a weapon, one count of attempted burglary, and one count of partner or family member assault. According to the charging documents filed, officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival at the location, Grimm was attempting to leave the scene, leading officers to block him in with their patrol vehicles. Grimm was allegedly angry and shouting profanities. An officer int...
Retired professional football player Jeff Neal will be in Thompson Falls next week to “What we do is we share the simple gospel of Jesus Christ,” Neal says in a video on the website of Proshare, Inc., the ministry that visits facilities across the county. Neal will speak with inmates at the Sanders County Jail on Wednesday, June 8, during the day, then will share his message at Rex Community Theater at 6:30 p.m. The evening session is open to the public. Neal is also providing outreach at jails in Lake County, Flathead County and Shoshone Count...
The Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce is once again bringing the circus to town. Culpepper & Merriweather circus will perform two shows on Wednesday, June 15, at Previs Field near Thompson Falls High School. The shows will begin at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The community will also have an opportunity to watch the big top rise. At 10 a.m. on June 15, the community is invited to watch the tent go up, tour the grounds, learn about life on the road, see the animals and get a behind-the-scenes look at the show. At 4 p.m., the midway will open with pony rides...
The primary election is less than two weeks away, and hundreds of absentee ballots have been casted by Sanders County voters. Of the 6,293 absentee ballots mailed in Sanders County, 19% (1,169) had been received by the county elections office as of Tuesday morning. Absentee ballots can be mailed (the elections office recommends mailing by May 26) or dropped off at the courthouse or two election satellite offices in the county. The Sanders County Election Office is operating two satellite offices in the county. The first is open 9 a.m. – 4 p...
