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Voters in Plains and Hot Springs cast ballots Tuesday for municipal elections in which they each chose a mayor and town council members. Sanders County Elections staff released the unofficial results late Tuesday. The results will be validated during a canvass of ballots next week at the courthouse. In Plains, voters elected mayor Dan Rowan to another term. Rowan received 193 voters and Michael Brinson received 90. Plains voters also elected town council members on Tuesday. Joel Banham received 61 votes for the Ward 1, Seat 2, position. George...
A mud and rock slide following rainstorms cut off Thompson River Road last week. The call for first responders came in about 2 p.m. Friday. According to Forest Service civil engineer Jesse Hunter, no one was injured in the slide, which occurred seven miles up Thompson River Road and covered the road in two places, each about 50 feet wide and up to four feet high. The slide occurred after significant rain throughout the day, and Hunter believes it could have been caused by several factors,...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 4; Plains, 6; Hot Springs, 1. Monday, October 25 Theft, Trout Creek. Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Welfare check, T. Falls. Civil attempts, Trout Creek. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Civil attempts, T. Falls. General animal call or complaint, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Suspicious activity, Heron. Tuesday, October 26 Automated alarm call, Dixon. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Automated alarm call, Plains. Protection order violation, Trout Creek. Theft, Plains. Welfare check, Hot Springs. Fire,...
Montana Highway Patrol Jonathan Cook, 33, operating without insurance, 1st offense, $285; speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Dominic Taylor, 27, operating without insurance, 1st offense, $285; seatbelt violation, $20. Andrew Larion, 23, day speeding, $70. William Russell, 41, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Kim Roberts, 80, failure to stop for a school bus, $135. William Russell, 41, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Rhonda Byler, 35, seatbelt violation, $20. Kayla Nouque’, 21, day speeding, $20. Samuel Sacchi, 58, seatbelt violation, $...
As a board, the Sanders County Board of Health (BOH), would like to respond to questions recently presented to the Sanders County Commissioners (SCC) with respect to COVID-19 and positions adopted by the BOH. Montana law charges a BOH among other duties with “protecting the public from the introduction and spread of a communicable disease or other conditions of public health importance.” We take that responsibility seriously, and strive to keep up on the research concerning COVID and how it can affect Sanders County. We feel most Sanders Cou...
In the wake of the pandemic, people saw empty shelves, increased prices and a break in the supply chain. Montana State University (MSU) Extension Office in Sanders County saw the struggles the community was continually facing as people turned to preserving their own food to help get through the challenging times. The extension officers for the county saw a need in the community and stepped in to fill it. "When the pandemic started, the shelves were pretty bare for a while," said Jeanette Allday,...
After months of planning, the Trout Creek School finally presented its students with a new archery program. This was made possible by two grants provided through the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) and a large donation by the Cabinet Ridge Riders (CRR). The total cost of all the materials, including 11 brand-new right-handed and one left-handed Genesis compound bows, a bow rack, six targets, 120 arrows and a backdrop net was $3,145. CRR donated a large portion of that, pulling $1,145...
Multiple vehicles spun out of control crossing the Big Beaver Creek bridge between Thompson Falls and Trout Creek on Tuesday morning. A truck rolled, taking out a power line, and a separate truck and trailer jackknifed while first responders attended to the first accident. Witnesses and first responders attributed these accidents to ice on the bridge....
Montana State University Extension will host a series of webinars this fall related to COVID-19. “COVID-19 Conversations with Montana Experts” will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on four separate Tuesdays, November 2, 16 and 30 and December 14. They are free and open to the public. The webinar series will feature doctors, researchers and other health care experts from across the state discussing topics such as virology, immunization research, lab testing, health communication, vaccine hesitancy and other public health topics. According to web...
A man from Heron pleaded guilty to nine charges brought forth by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) last Monday, October 18. Alfred Bridges admitted to three counts of unlawful possession of game, fish or furbearers; two counts of unlawful use of equipment while hunting; one count of a license, permit or tag offense; one count of hunting over the limit and one count of hunting during a closed season. According to Cheryl Copperstone, Deputy County Attorney for Sanders County, Bridges is actually facing 11 charges, with two still pending....
The start of the general deer and elk hunting season produced the highest number of harvested white-tailed deer at game check stations in northwest Montana since 2017. Overall, hunters in northwest Montana (Region 1) reported harvesting 209 white-tailed deer, including 102 bucks, as well as 12 mule deer and 21 elk at four check stations. The overall number of hunters reported at check stations was down, possibly due to hunters being confused about whether stopping was required. Last year,...
Montana Highway Patrol Thomas Scheffer, 56, displaying license plates assigned to another vehicle, $325; driving without a valid license, $135; operating without liability insurance in effect, fourth or subsequent offense, $275. Tyler Ehlenfeldt, 33, day speeding, $70. James Terry, 66, night speeding, $120. Morgan Weaver, 16, careless driving, $85. Henry Lester, 78, speeding in restricted zone, $85. Caden Billsborough, 18, day speeding, $20. John Kowalczyk, 20, day speeding, $20. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Jose Sanchez, 27,, Affront or a...
Ambulance calls: Heron, 2; Dixon, 2; Plains, 4; T. Falls, 3; Noxon, 1; Hot Springs, 2. Sunday, October 17 Motorist assist, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Paradise. Threat via third party text message, Plains. Suspicious activity, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Monday, October 18 Disturbance, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Fire, Trout Creek. Fire, T. Falls. Coroner, T. Falls. Fire, Heron. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. Tuesday, October 19 Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Property damage, criminal mischief, theft, Dixon. Motor vehicle...
An October 21, 2021 Ledger article stated that, regarding COVID-19 treatments, “the example was an increased risk, especially in youth, for myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart. Valentine made clear that the risk for getting myocarditis is raised by a higher percentage in those who take birth control as compared to the risk increase for those who get vaccinated.” Dr. Jessica Valentine provided this statement clarifying the example: “The risk for myocarditis is higher in people who have COVID than it is in those who have the COVID...
Glacier Country Tourism, the official tourism marketing and management organization for Western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board. Applicants must live in Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli or Sanders counties, and work in a tourism-related business or organization. “This is an interesting and dynamic time to be in the tourism industry,” says Racene Friede, Glacier Country President and CEO. “Tourism is one of the top two largest economic sectors in Montana, and hundreds of busin...
Carol Brooker of Plains has been a commissioner for Sanders County since 1994. Last week, Brooker submitted her resignation, announcing she will leave her post on December 31. “It’s just time,” said Brooker, in her 28th year leading the county. “I need to spend more time with my family.” She noted that working for the county has been “such a positive experience” and her career in public service has been rewarding. Brooker said that the county has gone through ups and downs during her tenure, b...
The Sanders County Sewer District at Paradise is back in action with three new board members and with a big bundle of new money from the state. The county commissioners recently selected three people to replace those who were ousted or resigned, which now gives the sewer board enough for a legal quorum. Don Stamm replaced Sunny Chase. Dewey Arnold was appointed to fill Gary Kelly’s position and Janie McFadgen will take Rick McCollum’s spot. And last week, the county received word from Governor Greg Gianforte that an American Rescue Plan Act...
Montana Highway Patrol Christopher Clay, 29, driving while suspended, 1st offense, $335; seatbelt violation, $20. Isabella Diraimo, 24, careless driving, $85. Jhoushua Macnair, 36, operating without insurance, 1st offense, $285; seatbelt violation, $20. Joshua Myers-Smith, 35, day speeding, $70. Zachary Anderson, 29, seatbelt violation, $20. Brett Springer, 44, day speeding, $20. Anndreya Turner, 25, night speeding, $20. Daniel Luciano, 28, speeding near school or senior center, $140. Tina Richardson, 46, day speeding, $20. Sharmil Simon, 26,...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 3; Plains, 8; Heron, 2; Hot Springs, 7; Noxon, 1; Paradise, 1. Sunday, October 10 Assist motorist/citizen, Paradise. Livestock, Plains. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Assist motorist/citizen, Heron. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Animal other, T. Falls. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Livestock, T. Falls. Monday, October 11 Civil attempts, T. Falls. Animal other, T. Falls. Intimidation/harassment, T. Falls. Theft, theft of medications, T. Falls. Welfare check, Plains. Motor...
Volunteers are invited to help plant trees and shrubs along the Vermilion River this fall, following the reconstruction of a portion of the river's floodplain. A 2,400-foot stretch of the river was the site of floodplain reconstruction this summer under a collaborative project of the Kootenai National Forest (KNF), Lower Clark Fork Watershed Group (LCFWG), Green Mountain Conservation District, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, and Avista. The "Sims Meander" stretch of the river was recontoured to...
Elizabeth Riffle of Thompson Falls, a woman charged for stealing from a local business in Thompson Falls in 2019, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in 20th Judicial District Court. She admitted to the felonies of theft of a common scheme and unlawful use of a computer. The plea came after a long discussion by the parties before Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher on Tuesday. Prior to the court date, a plea agreement had been signed by all parties except Riffle’s attorney, Kirk Krutilla. Krutilla argued against the plea, having concerns that the dolla...
Sanders County residents will notice some changes on their property tax bills this fall. Nichol Scribner, Clerk and Recorder and Treasurer for Sanders County, said that the tax bills will show up in mailboxes later this week and next week. First half property taxes are due November 30, 2021, and payments for the second half are due May 31, 2022. On bills, taxpayers will see new information about school levies. Senate Bill 212 directs county treasurers to split out school levy information and designate whether or not the levy was voted on by...
The Thompson Falls City Council officially accepted council member Ruth Cheney's resignation on Monday and welcomed a new member. Colleagues expressed their sadness that Cheney decided to step down, but excitedly accepted Hayley Blakney to fill the vacant position. Blakney was the only applicant but was enthusiastic to get involved. She has lived in Thompson Falls for seven years and is a clinical social worker. Blakney said she lives near Cheney. She first became interested in local matters aft...
During the regular Sanders County board of health meeting last Wednesday, several members of the community stood to give a presentation requesting that alternative COVID-19 treatments be given more serious thought and presentation to the local public. They also questioned the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccinations. The group, led by Kate Hardman, handed out information packets compiled from many months of collective research. In those packets, the group cited side effects and questions of the vaccines, as well as the information...
Ballots for the 2021 municipal elections were mailed this week. Voters in Hot Springs and Plains will decide on representatives for their communities. In Hot Springs, voters will vote for mayor and council members for the town. Randy Woods is running unopposed to retain his seat as mayor. Four candidates are on the ballot for the two four-year council terms. Those candidates include Cayla Aldridge, James Arestad, Tracy Dyson and Leslee Smith. In Plains, two candidates have filed for mayor, incumbent Danny Rowan and Michael Brinson. For the...
