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Sanders County Commissioner Tony Cox is tired of the sewer project dragging on so long, along with the constant strife between board members. "It's time to poop or get off the pot," he said at the Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise Board meeting at the Paradise Center last Tuesday. Nearly 50 people attended the three-hour long meeting, including Cox and fellow commissioner Claude Burlingame, along with six board members. Pernel Elaine Chapman, who was recently voted on the board, was...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Plains, 4; Trout Creek, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Paradise, 1. Monday, May 16 Juvenile criminal, Hot Springs. Warrant service, Plains. Civil standby, Trout Creek. Assist motorist/citizen, Dixon. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Assist motorist/citizen, Paradise. Harassment/privacy in communications, Plains. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Threats, Trout Creek. Animal abuse, Noxon. Tuesday, May 17 Disturbance. Protection order violation, Trout Creek. Assault, Dixon. Assist other agency, Plains. Fire, T. Falls. Wednesday,...
Matthew McCrossen appeared before Judge James A. Manley in the 20th Judicial District Court on Tuesday for his arraignment on multiple charges. McCrossen, through his attorney Britt Cotter, entered not guilty pleas to one count of assault with a weapon, four counts of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and one count each of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with evidence, and obstructing a peace officer. Charging documents state that on June 25, 2021, the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Mineral County o...
Montana Highway Patrol Jennifer Kosmicki, 31, driving under the influence, 1st offense, 180 days jail with all suspended, $935. Richard Wheeler, 58, day speeding, $70. Jennay Ovitt, 29, failure to carry proof of insurance, 2nd offense, $85; seatbelt violation, $20. Cody Brooks, 31, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Charles Norris, Jr., 69, seatbelt violation, $20. Maxwell Donahue, 25, day speeding, $20. Abraham Lyons, 25, seatbelt violation, $20. Huston Dayhuff, 33, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $275; driving under the...
The City of Thompson Falls has received funding from the USDA Rural Development program for phases three and four of the community wastewater project. Rural Development announced last week that the city will receive two loans for a combined total of just over $3 million, as well as a grant for $6.495 million through the Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants program. The funding completes the requirements to start work on the final phases of the project. “USDA Rural Development is helping fund critical infrastructure in rural areas to p...
The Prospects is a business pitch competition for Montana high school students to submit their existing business and potential business proposals to the Montana Chamber of Commerce Foundation. One young entrepreneur from Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) submitted her business into the competition and won. Junior Bethany Burk was awarded $500 to help her business, Rustic by Bethany. The Prospects competition is in its second year running and this year, the Foundation has awarded over $75,000 in...
This year’s annual e-waste recycling event will take place June 4 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Sanders County transfer site in Thompson Falls. The event allows residents to drop off old computers, printers, phones and any other unwanted electronics for free. This event helps the county keep used electronic waste out of the landfill. Every year, as the popularity of the event increases, accumulation of electronic waste in the county decreases. Kathy Conlin, organizer of the event, said five tons of electronic waste was recycled last year. Mon...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Fresh off the heels of school board and special district elections, Sanders County Elections staff is preparing absentee ballots for the June 7 primary election. For voters who have opted to receive absentee ballots, the county elections staff hopes to have those in the mail Friday, May 13. Voters can drop their ballots off at the Sanders County Courthouse during business hours, or until 8 p.m. on Election Day at the courthouse or at any of the following polling places: Heron Community Center, Noxon Community Ambulance Service building, Trout...
The Sanders County Commissioners held a public hearing last week to get public comment as they explore possibly taxing marijuana sales in the county. The public hearing last Wednesday was attended by two community members, including Conor Reishus, who owns A+ Medicinal Dispensary in Trout Creek. The commissioners are proposing a 3% tax on marijuana sales in the county, as allowed by legislation passed in 2020. The commissioners said they plan to let the voters decide on the tax with a resolution on the November ballot. The resolution is not...
For her upbeat, positive attitude and her drive to be a part of her school and her community, Thompson Falls High School (TFHS) junior Tiana Goatley was presented the Yes I Can Award for 2022. Every year, the Council for Exceptional Children recognizes youth with exceptionalities who have demonstrated their determination and achievements in multiple ways. TFHS Special Education teacher Darcy Farlan nominated Goatley for the award by submitting a short video highlighting the reasons why Goatley...
David Johnson entered a plea of not guilty through his attorney, Britt Cotter, to a felony count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs in 20th District Judicial Court on Tuesday. According to the charging documents, on February 11, 2022, the Thompson Falls Police Department received a report of an erratic driver heading toward Thompson Falls. Officer Jason Thornton located the vehicle matching the description and observed the erratic driving behavior prior to initiating a stop. Thornton was familiar with Johnson and noted his behavior was...
Montana Highway Patrol Emily Wilkinson, 32, seatbelt violation, $70. Nicole Granados, 24, reasonable and prudent, 1st offense, $170. Joshua Connolly, 23, seatbelt violation, $20. Skovpen Kostiantyn, 20, day speeding, $120. Cody O’Connor, 41, obstructing a peace officer, $335; reckless driving, 1st offense $275; failure to give notice of accident by quickest means, 1st offense, $275. Vanessa Rinard, 34, failure to stop for stopped school bus, $135. Mark Lincoln, 48, day speeding, $20. Scott Asche, 57, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. S...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 6; Hot Springs, 4; Dixon, 4; Trout Creek, 3; Plains, 2. Monday, May 2 General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Animal other, Trout Creek. Other law violations, T. Falls. Abandoned vehicle, Noxon. Trespass, T. Falls. Theft, Trout Creek. Automated alarm call, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Threats. Tuesday, May 3 Theft, Trout Creek. Burglary. Civil attempts, Paradise. Fire, Plains. Trespass, T. Falls. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Theft, Niarada. Fire, Perma. Automated alarm call, Plains. Assault, Heron. Sexual assault,...
NAME: Shawn Fielders EDUCATION: High school diploma, 75 credit hours from Linn Benton Community College. Over 4000 documented training hours with the Oregon Police Academy. OCCUPATION: 27-year retired Sheriff deputy, local small business owner “The Shooters Den” Plains. What characteristics make you the best candidate for the job? My primary interest is the welfare of the residents of Sanders County, no matter what their political persuasion is. The power of the people is the only thing that gives the Sheriff his / her authority. I believe the...
NAME: Adam Bache EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Montana Western OCCUPATION: Owner and Operator of Bache Cattle Company, Equipment Operator for Bache Construction, and Office Manager for Gabby Bache State Farm. What qualities make you the best candidate for the job? Grew up in Sanders County. Motivated and see this opportunity as a long term career where I can give back to the community that has given me so much. Ten years of leadership experience in the construction industry. Managed up to 11 major contractors at o...
NAME: Randy C. Arnold EDUCATION: Graduate of Plains High School. Attended University of Minnesota On-site sewage Treatment Program, Certified Advanced Septic Designer, Septic Installer, Septic Inspector and service provider OCCUPATION: My Last Job was Foreman of a Paving Crew, currently working with my brother on our family ranch. What characteristics make you the best candidate for the job? I am a 3rd generation Sanders County resident with knowledge of road construction with over 10 years experience. As a septic designer, part of my job was...
NAME: Pat Barber EDUCATION: State of Montane POST Certified Coroner, Associates Degree in General Studies, Associate Degree in Automotive and Diesel Technology, Preparatory Training in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Anatomy, Physiology, Phlebotomy, EMT/Medicine, Crime Scene Investigation Techniques, Death and Dying, Psycho-Social applications. American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (2022 Certification in process). Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant licensed. 20 years United States Coast Guard search and...
