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For the first time, Montana has opened a muzzleloader only season. The idea has been in the works for a while and was going to start next year, but with great public interest the season will begin this year. Called the Montana Muzzleloader Heritage Hunt, the season will open December 11 and will run a little over a week until December 19. The hunt was passed in the last legislative session as House Bill 242 and came through the House of Representatives Fish and Wildlife Committee. According to...
Cheryl Copperstone, says she loves her job as the new Deputy County Attorney for Sanders County. "I've been told I don't see any gray, just black and white," she said. Copperstone started working for the county about two months after moving to the area from Lincoln County. She previously was a civil attorney in Arizona and New Mexico, however, she prefers criminal over civil cases. "I love prosecuting because I love to see justice done, and I love to win." There are three attorneys in Lincoln...
Democratic congressional candidate Cora Neumann stopped in Thompson Falls over the weekend as part of her "Hometown Tour." Neumann, who is running for the newly added U.S. House of Representatives seat for Montana, spoke to more than 25 residents at the Rimrock on Sunday. Neumann said her focus throughout the tour has been to listen to rural Montanans. "What do you love about our hometowns and how do you want to see them thrive?" She said she is hearing a "huge amount of pain" around housing...
Pat Barber of Trout Creek was appointed as the Sanders County Coroner by Commissioner Glen Magera at the courthouse on Wednesday. This is an interim position that goes until the November 2022 election cycle, but Barber said he will be throwing his name into the hat at that time. "I am looking forward to serving Sanders County with compassion, understanding and professionalism," said the 57-year-old Barber, a retired Coast Guardsman who spent most of his career on rescue helicopters. The county c...
Ambulance: Heron, 3; Plains, 6; Hot Springs, 7; T. Falls, 7; Dixon, 1; Noxon, 1. Monday, November 15 Theft, Hot Springs. Theft, Plains. Harassment/privacy in communication, Plains. Road hazard/blockage, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Request for welfare check, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Automated alarm call, Plains. Road hazard, debris on road, Noxon. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Alarm-intrusion/holdup, T. Falls. Road hazard/blockage, Plains. Tuesday, November 16 Motor vehicle crash, Camas. Civil attempts, Trout Creek. Civil...
Two men involved in a single-car accident in May pleaded not guilty to numerous charges. They appeared Tuesday in 20th District Judicial Court before Judge James Manley. According to charging documents, Jesse Spegal and Joshua McKnight were in the vehicle when it crashed. Spegal fled the scene and McKnight was seriously injured in the wreck, according to charging documents. Drug paraphernalia and drugs were found in the vehicle and a bag found on McKnight tested positive for methamphetamine. Law enforcement also found numerous firearms and...
A new farm and feed store has opened in Thompson Falls, promising quality products and hospitality right at home. Owners Wayne and JP Ducote opened Sanders County Feed, in the former Montana Fancy Indoor Outfitters building, with the notion of keeping the wants and needs of the local residents as their number one priority. After listening and learning from local ranchers, contractors and veterinarians, as well as bringing in a skillset from their own ranching experience, the owners felt that...
The Preston Hot Springs Public Library is on the road to recovery after dealing with the damaging effects COVID-19 caused to the accessibility that public libraries offer to the community. While the library was closed to the public in 2020, once services resumed, it was apparent the need for community assistance was stronger than ever. "COVID changed the way we look at libraries, especially after finding out libraries weren't considered essential by the state" said Library Director Starla Rice....
Blackfoot Communications presented $6,000 last week to Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) on behalf of the telecommunications company and CoBank. Tom Eggensperger, president of the Blackfoot Board of Directors, and Account Executive Kris Sweeney presented the funds to Barry Fowler of the CFVH Foundation last Thursday. “The hospital has been so important to communities through COVID,” Eggensperger stated. “We appreciate what Clark Fork Valley Hospital does as a customer.” Fowler said the foundat...
by Ed Moreth It was a cold and snowy morning, but that didn't stop the members of VFW Post 3596 from paying tribute to military veterans, past and present, in a ceremony at Plains Cemetery on Thursday, Veterans Day. "We gather here today at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 2021 to place this wreath in remembrance of those who have served this great nation before us, to honor those who now serve this great nation, and to salute those who stand by them in times of peace...
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise had its first meeting with its newest members and immediately voted for new board officers. Terry Caldwell was voted as chairman, along with Janice Barber as vice chairperson, Janie McFadgen as secretary and Dewey Arnold as treasurer. Each vote was unanimous. Retired school teacher Don Stamm was first nominated as treasurer, but declined. The hour and a half long meeting was held once again at the Paradise water pump house. One of the main purposes...
The City of Thompson Falls is beginning to look at some zoning issues but needs help from the community. They are looking for two people from Thompson Falls to participate on the planning board. These individuals must not be elected officials and need to live within city limits. This will allow the city enough people to assess zoning as well as an annexation ordinance. Interested residents can contact City Hall at (406) 827-3557. During their meeting last Monday night, the city council met with...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 7; Plains, 9; Trout Creek, 3; Dixon, 3; Hot Springs, 3. Sunday, November 7 Coroner called, T. Falls. PFMA arrest, T. Falls. Theft, Plains. Intimidation/harassment, T. Falls. Theft, Trout Creek. General animal call or complaint, Plains. Theft, T. Falls. Monday, November 8 Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Threats, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, T. Falls. Theft, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Plains. Civil attempts, Plains. Civil attempts, Plains. Civil attempts, Hot Springs. Civil attempts,...
Montana Highway Patrol Joshua Fisher, 33, stop sign violation; failure to carry proof of insurance, 3rd offence; bond forfeiture, $670 Kele Alden-Odekirk, 42, driving while suspended, 1st offense, $285; day speeding, $70. Collin Gundry, 32, day speeding, $70. Jacob Devries, 41, failure to yield, $85. Michael Carbis, 39, day speeding, $20. James Williams, 53, seatbelt violation, $20. Jonathan Dirks, 30, seatbelt violation, $20. Liana Leaming-Moffet, 30, careless driving, $85. Matthew Daems, 17, day speeding, $20. Adam Lindsay, 18, day speeding,...
Military veterans got a special treat with a bag of goodies and a chance to listen to the high school students put on a patriotic concert. Nichole Cockrell's Family and Consumer Sciences class made goodie bags for the veterans in attendance of the Veterans Day celebrations at the school last Wednesday. The celebration was held a day before the actual holiday in the school gymnasium, where 14 veterans gathered for the special assembly. "Veterans Day is our holiday that we celebrate and honor...
Racene Friede, CEO of Glacier Country Regional Tourism Commission, starts the Town Hall meeting by giving the crowd background of the nonprofit organization. The photo by Ed Moreth appeared in last week's Ledger with the incorrect caption. The Ledger apologizes for the error....
Most folks love when they receive a well thought-out gift, and finding the perfect gift can give someone a great sense of joy. This year, Plains Alliance Church is having its annual holiday bazaar on November 20. The theme is “Giving.” The not-for-profit event supports ministries locally and worldwide. Items for the bazaar are handmade and donated. There will be crafts, bake sale items and a silent auction, as well as services donated by church members. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., live music, pie and soup will be available for $5. The church has...
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) has moved their physical therapy offices to their new location in Thompson Falls. The former Old Mill building on Main Street is now home to Thompson Falls Rehab. The clinic has seen a steady flow of clients since opening on October 11. "The decision to move Thompson Falls Rehab to a new location was primarily due to the need to accommodate our expanded primary care services at our Thompson Falls Family Medicine Office," said Tonya Revier, CFVH Marketing and...
Ryan Zinke is ready to be back in Washington, D.C., representing Montana. Zinke is running for Montana's newly added second seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Zinke this week set out on a 1,200-mile tour through the district. He stopped in Thompson Falls on Tuesday, visiting with The Ledger after meeting with the Sanders County Republican Central Committee. Zinke, a Republican, talked about the tension between federal control and power and having local influence and voice. He said that...
The Sanders County commissioners met last Thursday to hold a vote on a task order amendment that would involve them entering into a contract with the State of Montana and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to implement an immunization program for Sanders County residents. The master contract states, “the purpose of this Task Order is to reduce the burden of vaccine preventable disease within the contractor’s service area by ensuring oversight and provision of immunization ser...
Ambulance: T.Falls, 4; Plains, 5; Hot Springs, 4; Heron, 2; Noxon, 1. Sunday, October 31 Coroner called, Plains. Fish and Game, Plains. Livestock, Trout Creek. Fire, Trout Creek. Monday, November 1 Welfare check, Hot Springs. Welfare check, Hot Springs. Civil standby, Trout Creek. General animal call or complaint, Plains. Assault, Plains. Livestock, Trout Creek. Disturbance, Plains. Nuisance complaint, T. Falls. Fire, Plains. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Tuesday, November 2 Fire, Hot Springs. Motor vehicle crash, Trout Creek. Fire, Trout Creek....
The Forest Service is asking for public comment on the proposed Thorne Creek Fire Salvage project located within Sanders County on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest. The purpose of the project is to harvest dead and dying timber, cut and remove roadside hazard trees to improve public safety and plant new tree seedlings to help forest regeneration in areas impacted by the Thorne Creek fire. The Thorne Creek fire was ignited by lightning on July 7, 2021, and burned through the summer and into fall, impacting...
Paul Fielder of Thompson Falls has announced that he will seek re-election in 2022 to serve another term as the representative for House District 13. Fielder is finishing his first term in the state House and has served on the Fish, Wildlife & Park, Natural Resources and Taxation committees. He also serves on the Environmental Quality Council between legislative sessions. Fielder, a retired wildlife biologist, states he has "also been active in state and national caucuses working toward...
Montana Highway Patrol Angela Irgang, 53, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Lesley Mulcahy, 78, day speeding, $20. Terrence O’Donnell, 65, day speeding, $70. Dorothy Olver, 78, day speeding, $20. Larry Sieverding, 64, day speeding, $70. Thomas Willoughby, 35, day speeding, $20. Morris Mcfarland, 83, failure to yield, $85. Jay Anderson, 60, stop sign violation, $85. Shannon Smallwood, 36, day speeding, $120. Clarence Hjelm, 80, day speeding, $20. Duane Miller, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Emily Shannon, 23, day speeding, $20. Eddie H...
Even though it's getting darker earlier this late in the year, Main Street in Thompson Falls is a bit brighter with the addition of some new artwork. A 10-foot-tall mural now adorns the side of the Edward Jones building at the corner of Main and Hill streets. The mural, commissioned by the Thompson Falls Film and Theater Foundation, depicts a western scene with cowboy boots and a hat. It also includes information on the Rex Theater Project's Spaghetti Western fundraiser. The event debuted this...
