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The Heron Rural Fire District Board met last week to continue discussions regarding a potential quick response unit (QRU) within the department. More than 40 residents attended the meeting, but there were few comments regarding the QRU. Almost 50 residents had attended the March board meeting and shared comments for and against forming a QRU. After the March meeting, the board came up with a list of more than 30 stipulations that would need to be met before they would consider moving forward with a QRU. Board president Paul Overman said the...
A group of residents approached the Sanders County Commissioners last week regarding the county's communicable disease surveillance protocol. The document is reviewed each year and is a tool to assist the county in the event of a public health emergency. The meeting last Wednesday was requested by resident Kate Hardman, who stated that the protocol includes violations of constitutional rights and state law. "We're asking for you to take action," she told the commissioners. Resident Bruce Hunn...
GOT USED ELECTRONICS? Sanders County will host the annual E-Waste Event Saturday, June 4, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Thompson Falls Transfer Site. The event is free. Please watch for more information in the local newspapers as the event nears. GOT USED FURNITURE? Every week the receipts from our five refuse district sites pile in, showing folks taking LOTS of used furniture for disposal. It sure would be great if someone could open a used Furniture store so we could keep a good portion of these items out of the Missoula landfill! Don’t forget t...
Thompson Falls Junior High 7th grade Alexander Barrera, Aubrey Baxter, Allie Borgmann, Addyson Deal, Teagan Dorscher, Josh Ekberg, Smantha Hertel, Kylee Huff, Michael Koskela, Arya Krick, Claire Lakko, Jason Myers, Marley Neesvig. 8th Grade Jaden Bewick, Annalise Fairbank, Emily Gravning, Gabrielle Hannum, Quin Hutchings, Solveig Nygaard, Addison Pardee, Taylor Saner, Savana Wilson. Thompson Falls Elementary 4th Grade William Albano, Mason Bartlett, Isabella Cork, Boston Davis, Madalyn Fausett, Ava Franck, Libby Franck, Chase Giegling,...
"Well, I guess the sewer project is dead," said Commissioner Tony Cox after Cody Lampman was voted in 3-1 at the Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise Board. Cox said the majority rules and that the majority of the board "appears to be hindering not helping" to get the project going. However, all five members said they are for the project, but some with stipulations. Member Don Stamm has backed the project from the start, but didn't want to comment about his hope that it would continue. Lamp...
In order to decrease congestion of parked vehicles, trailers and other debris, Hot Springs Police Department has buckled down on the town’s right of way violations. Over the last several weeks, warning stickers have been attached to vehicles or property that have been parked or stored in the right of ways of city streets for an extended period of time. “Enforcement is essential for vehicle and pedestrian traffic to move freely and safely on the road ways,” said Hot Springs Police Officer Jason Acheson. “In addition, vehicles and propert...
As Sanders County Community Development (SCCD) continues its work in supporting small businesses, the organization has coordinated with Accelerate Montana and the state’s new Rapid Workforce Training Program to reach out to Sanders County business owners and organizations who have an interest in Montana’s workforce system. In February, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a $6 million investment to develop Montana’s workforce over the next two years. The state’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Workforce Commission approved the funding that will be...
The Town of Plains held a ground breaking ceremony at the site of its new sewer lagoon last Thursday morning, yet the positive occasion cast a shadow of unfinished business for Nick and Erika Lawyer, who sold the property to the town for the future sewage treatment plant, but feel the town has not lived up to ita end of the bargain. "I'm looking forward to the day I don't have to worry about the sewer treatment facility washing down the Clark Fork River," said Plains Mayor Dan Rowan, who stood...
The Plains Town Council passed only four motions last Monday evening, but they passed on information amongst the group and to the dozen community members present at the hour-long meeting at City Hall, including the announcement that Police Chief Shawn Emmett plans to retire this summer. "We wish him well in retirement. He's served the town of Plains for 20 years and we will miss him," said Mayor Dan Rowan, who added that they'll start advertising for his replacement in the near future. Another...
The Paradise Center is getting closer to bringing its 112-year-old building up to a more modern structure while maintaining its historic appearance. Workers began removing the old school's boiler system, which is believed to be from the 1930s and took specialized training to operate, last Monday. "It's a dinosaur and they weren't very efficient," said Brian Betts of Abatement Contractors of Montana, the Missoula company hired to remove the boiler system at a fee of $10,650. It took Betts, the...
Montana Highway Patrol Heithon Dixon, 31, day speeding, $120. Nolan Rosenlund, 23, day speeding, $20. Courtney Thompson, 30, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Michael Allen, 37, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Talan Grounds, 34, seatbelt violation, $20 Tyler Tanner, 23, night speeding, $20. Max Oja, 19, night speeding, $20. Devanie Mango, 32, careless driving, $85; seatbelt violation, $20 Clancy Gout, 23, night speeding, $70. Andrew Mason, 63, day speeding, $70. Krista Classen, 19, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Lorin Erickson, 47,...
Ambulance: Plains, 8; Hot Springs, 4; Noxon, 1; T. Falls,11; Dixon, 1; Trout Creek, 1. (if not including 4/3: Plains, 7; Hot Springs, 3; Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 9; Dixon, 1.) Sunday, April 3 Civil served, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, T. Falls. Fire, Dixon. Assault. Request for welfare check. Assist motorist/citizen, Plains. Business contact. Motor vehicle crash, Heron. Monday, April 4 Warrant service, T. Falls. Disturbance, Noxon. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Sexual assault, T. Falls. Fire, T. Falls. Body found/coroner, T....
After the success of the county’s first public Narcan training earlier this year, an effort to decrease opiate overdoses and use in Sanders County, several members of the Hot Springs community have volunteered to go through training to become Narcan Master Trainers. After receiving positive feedback from Sanders County and surrounding areas, Hot Springs Police Officer Jason Acheson, along with seven other volunteers, will be trained by instructors from Best Practice Medicine to go out and train the public to carry Narcan. “Having these mas...
NAME: Nick Posselt EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science-University of Montana OCCUPATION: Avista Corporation-Hydro Operator at Noxon Rapids Dam. What attributes make you a good candidate for the school board? Hard work and honesty are two of my greatest attributes. Instilled by my parents and grandparents at an early age, I have used these attributes in every aspect of life but think they would be especially beneficial for a school board trustee. What one change would you like to see implemented in your school district? I would like to see more job...
The Town of Hot Springs held the first public hearing to discuss a wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) that addresses the town’s lagoon ponds, sewer mains and sewer system. The PER allows the town to apply for funding that has been made available for infrastructure needs. CR Leisinger, an engineer with Morrison Maierle of Kalispell, presented the summarized requirements for the system, deficiencies with the wastewater system, existing infrastructure demands, and possible future infrastructure demands for the town. The last PER f...
Prospect Construction, Inc. of Washington started operations last week on the construction of the Town of Plains new sewage treatment plant. Workers created a staging area for equipment, built a 3,000-foot dirt road, and are in the midst of removing some 47,000 cubic yards of dirt from the place where the three sewage cells will be positioned at the site just north of Helterline Lane about an eighth of a mile northeast of the present sewer treatment site at the end of Helterline. Ed Schepp, the...
LaRue Hot Springs Museum is hosting their annual Spud Fest fundraiser Sunday, April 24, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hot Springs Senior Center on Main Street. According to LaRue Hot Springs Museum president Christine Walsvick, the focus of the event is to enjoy warm food and conversation with family and friends. “I am very excited that we are hosting the event this year,” Walsvick said. “We’ve heard a lot of positive feedback through the grapevine that people are looking forward to attending. The spring fundraiser was not held in 2020 or 2021 due...
Projects for the City of Thompson Falls are moving forward, Mayor Mark Sheets explained at Monday's City Council meeting. Sheets detailed logging projects in the city aimed at removing hazard trees on city property. He said the city is being proactive and reviewing the tree study completed by the Department of Natural Resources. Many of the trees on the removal list in the tree study are among those being removed at locations including near the community center and city pool, as well ad near the old pump house. Phases three and four of the...
Ballots for special district and school board elections are being mailed in Sanders County this week. The elections for school board members and special district board members are being held by mail. The Sanders County Elections staff notes that ballots must be received by the office by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. Ballots can be dropped off in person at the Sanders County Courthouse, or the elections staff recommends if mailing ballots, that they be mailed no later than Monday, April 25, to allow sufficient time for the mailing process. County...
Clark Fork Valley Elks (CFVE) in Thompson Falls continue their endeavor of helping make a better and safer community by bringing aid to the rural volunteer fire departments in Sanders County. The Montana State Elks Association (MSEA) created the State Major Project with the mission to help Montana's 8,000 volunteer firefighters do their job more safely and efficiently. On Saturday, CFVE Exalted Ruler Charlie Munday presented checks to Heron and Trout Creek rural fire departments at the Wayside...
Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are seemingly becoming the companion of the future for recreationists. Though the technology has been around for a while, a new trend has seen modern bikes become more efficient, practical and reliable. These three aspects are extremely important when it comes to relying on something in the outdoors, and so the better reputation is seeing the devices find their way into Sanders County. Recent legislation across the United States has been geared toward addressing the newer, faster and more powerful varieties gaining p...
A new salon in Thompson Falls opened its doors in February and is offering a variety of beauty services. After graduating from Creviers Academy of Cosmetology Arts in December, owner Belle LeForce opened Simply Belle in her hometown. "I've always liked the idea of being my own boss," LeForce said. "Go big or go home, right?" Simply Belle is a full-service hair salon that also offers waxing, eyelash extensions, gel nails and acrylic enhancements. While the salon does not offer pedicures, the...
Montana Highway Patrol Paul Mason, 33, operating with expired registration, $45; day speeding, $70. Stacia Tappero, 42, seatbelt violation, $20. Sarah Steffke, 42, day speeding, $20. Jeremiah Dawson, 35, day speeding, $20. Courtney Kennelly-Foster, 45, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Kim Eastman, 66, day speeding, $20. Bryce Henning, 23, day speeding, $20. Ryland Deane, 24, night speeding, $70. Shawn Franck, 56, seatbelt violation, $20. Brent Wiegele, 35, seatbelt violation, $20. Jonathan Kagi, 60, speeding in a restricted zone, $85....
Ambulance: Plains, 13; Hot Springs, 2; Noxon, 1; T. Falls, 1; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 1. Monday, March 28 General animal call or complaint, Plains. Theft, T. Falls. Livestock, Hot Springs. Animal other, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Paradise. Request for welfare check, Dixon. Trespass, T. Falls. Tuesday, March 29 Animal other, Plains. Fire, Paradise. Civil standby, Trout Creek. Person found, Plains. Welfare check, Hot Springs. Trespass, T. Falls. Vehicle fire, Plains. Assist motorist/citizen, Plains. Fire, Trout Creek. Suspicious...
The City of Thompson Falls would like to remind everyone of the following: 1. There is to be no living in camper trailers, RV’s, fifth-wheel trailers, etc., in the city limits. If you are building a home or someone is visiting you for a week or two, you need to come to City Hall and get a permit to do so. 2. You need to get your vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. off of City Street right of ways. There is a few construction projects happening and they need access to these areas. Snow is gone and there should be no reason not to move them on to you...
