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Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Jason Clark, 42, hunt or fish without license, $135. Motor Carrier Services Justin Stephens, 39, log not current, $185. Robert Gardner, 40, operating without special permit, $135. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Korey White, 33, failure to display driver license, $225; operating without insurance, 1st offense, $275; failure to show registration receipt, $85. Dexter Tice, 34, night speeding, $70; driving while suspended, 1st offense, $335. Kevin Kragt, 51, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Mark Hewitt, 51, d...
The Montana Arts Council does not supply grant funding toward farmer’s markets, small farming equipment or aid meatpacking businesses. Federal grant funding from USDA is used for rural development. The Montana Arts Council is a source of funding for organizations who are applying for grants to be used toward arts and theater and venue performances. The information was incorrect in an article in last week’s Ledger. Any organization who could not attend the March 31 public hearing and community needs assessment, and has a project they would lik...
NAME: Averie Boon EDUCATION: GED OCCUPATION: Salon owner, cosmetologist Why do you want to be on the school board? I want to be involved as much as I can. If you want to see change, you can't just sit back and wait for it to happen. What one change would you like to see implemented in your school district? I would like to see our facilities be updated and potentially expanded to better accommodate our athletic programs and extracurricular activities. If elected, how will you prioritize the...
NAME: Cassandra Hill EDUCATION: Noxon High School graduate, 2006 OCCUPATION: Stay-at-home mom Why do you want to be on the school board? Since being appointed a board member for Noxon Schools in October of 2020, my goal has always been to play an active role in making decisions that best affect the students, administration, staff, and community members of our district. What one change would you like to see implemented in your school district? Some changes I'd like to see for our district would...
NAME: Charles French EDUCATION: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Montana State University OCCUPATION: Engineer Why do you want to be on the school board? I have submitted my candidacy for board trustee because I want to be a more active and contributing member of our community. I grew up in this community and went to college at MSU - Bozeman. My wife and I moved back to Plains not because I had no other choice, but because I want to be here. My favorite subjects are math, physics, and engineering. I want to help improve the opportunities...
NAME: Sarah Cooper EDUCATION: Associates Degree Nursing; Bachelor of Science, Social Science with emphasis in Economics OCCUPATION: Registered Nurse, currently working as a Contact Tracer for Sanders County Public Health. I'm also a full-time mom of two kiddos, and a member of the Thompson Falls Public Library Board. Former Manager of the Trout Creek Farmers Market. Why do you want to be on the school board? The Trout Creek School has served our community for generations, and in the 15 years that I have lived in the area I have seen the value...
The Thompson Falls School Board approved a National Honor Society senior trip this year. The group still has around $16,000 from last year and 19 non-refundable airline tickets. Last year’s trip was supposed to be to Washington, D.C., in March, but because of COVID-19 the trip was canceled. Of the 16 students in the group in the spring of 2020, six graduated. Unfortunately, those seniors will not be able to participate in the trip, according to Jodi Morgan, the high school counselor. “It’s disappointing and I feel terrible for those kids,...
Jennifer Flemmer pleaded not guilty in 20th District Judicial Court last week, to charges of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs and criminal possession with intent to distribute. According to charging documents, March 23 a warrant was issued for her arrest after she did not appear for a drug patch change. When she was visited, drugs and drug paraphernalia were found at her residence. The charging documents say she later admitted to losing her old patch, using and intending to sell drugs in order to make some extra money. Judge...
The Thompson Falls City Council on Monday voted down an ordinance allowing residents to have chickens, rabbits, ducks and quails in the city limits. The council voted 3-2 against the ordinance. Council member Shawni Vaught, who voted against the ordinance with Katherine Maudrone and Ruth Cheney, brought up the fact that there was nothing in the ordinance about proper or timely disposal of carcasses. She said she had talked with a representative from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and to Bob Butte of Butte Services about proper disposal and fe...
Jennifer McPherson, the county prevention specialist with Western Montana Mental Health Center returned this week to meet with the crime watch group to update them on sign options. She spoke of the progress she had made and that funding is still available, though delayed. McPherson displayed both several neighborhood signs, and an example community sign. The neighborhood signs designate when entering a watch neighborhood and community signs are placed at either end of the town, naming the city...
As many have passed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there are several groups and news outlets striving to recognize those who have died. Bob Green of Trout Creek, who passed in October 2020 from the illness, is being featured on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NewsHour as part of its “honoring those who have died from COVID-19 too soon,” series. Every week, the program tells the stories of five people who have passed. Sandy Green, Bob’s wife, said that their daughter in Boston called in to PBS to submit Bob’s information. Bob retired from t...
March temperatures were close to average, but moisture and snow totals were well below normal (1.7 inches of snow compared to 11.7 inches typically). Total moisture for this water-year (since October 1, 2020) is 21.20 inches compared to 25.01inches average (15% below average). For snowfall, we have 85.2 inches compared to 113.0 inches average (25% below average). The Poorman Creek SNOTEL station at 5,100 feet reads 81inches of snow on the ground (29.8 inches water-equivalent), 16% below median. The Lower Clark Fork region snowpack (from Clark F...
Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) held another COVID-19 vaccination clinic over the weekend, administering more than 800 vaccines last week. At the hospital’s clinic on Saturday, 754 people received the Moderna vaccine, which requires two doses. According to Dr. Gregory Hanson, CEO of CFVH, the hospital has administered more than 5,000 vaccine doses with approximately 1,800 individuals being fully vaccinated. “It is a remarkable testament to the national effort to develop the vaccine and distribute it in just over the one year we have been deal...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 2; Hot Springs, 5; Heron, 1; Plains, 9; Heron, 1; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1. Monday, March 29 Fire, Trout Creek. Person missing, neighbors have not seen resident in about 10 days, dispatch entered as missing, not at residence or on property, car gone, T. Falls. Informational case, resident mailed altered/fictitious check, Plains. Informational case, Plains. Theft, sexual assault involving two juveniles, Hot Springs. Fire, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Dixon. Suspicious activity, Hot Springs. Tuesday, March 30 Informational case,...
Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Nicholas Edgecomb, 39, assault, $235. Michelle Turner, 25, day speeding, $20. Carol Homola, 48, day speeding, $20. Alexander Davis, 19, failure to carry proof of insurance, 1st offense, $85. Tamah Butchart, 56, day speeding, $20. Gavin Regalado, 18, possessing intoxicating substances while under 21, 1st offense, deferred imposition of sentence, $185. Nathan Feliksa, 18, possessing intoxicating substances while under 21, 1st offense, deferred imposition of sentence, $185. Hunter Rich, 18, possessing i...
February temperatures were quite a change from the mild January, with the average daytime high over 6 degrees below the historical average for February. Snow total of 42.4 inches was well above the average of 19.7 inches. Interesting that 4 out of the last 5 Februarys had snow totals more than twice the average. Total moisture for this water-year (since October 1, 2020) is 20.03 inches compared to 21.32-inch average (6% below average). For snowfall, we have 83.5 inches compared to 100.9-inch average (17% below average). The Poorman Creek...
Sanders County Commissioners met last week with members of the public and community organizations for a public hearing to assess community needs. The meeting included representatives from Mission West Community Development Partners (MWCDP), Sanders County Community Development Corporation (SCCDC) and Sanders County Community Housing Organization (SCCHO). The public hearing served as an opportunity for MWCDP, the regional lead, to inform the community on the status of funding for programs and projects related to community and economic developmen...
As part of a national campaign to highlight the good works of retired servicemen and women, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reached out to vets across the country in 2019. The initiative was sparked by interest in how they were still serving their communities, even after finishing their time in the military. This year, Still Serving, a campaign that honors veterans who continue to serve, recognized Joe Wagner, a retired Marine living in Thompson Falls. Having worked landscaping before,...
One hundred and sixteen livestock animals and one big bird sold at ranch liquidation auction at the Sanders County Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon. "They were just like my kids; I was sorry to see them go," said James Kuntz of Plains, who sold the animals for his health reasons. The 83-year-old Kuntz didn't really want to sell the animals, but he wished they would have brought in more money. Auctioneer Kevin Hill fetched $33,000 in his two-hour sale, which included cattle, horses, donkeys, sheep...
Plains firefighters were able to stop a smoking blower fan motor from expanding to a fire at Rocky Mountain Bank in Plains last Sunday. Fifteen firefighters from the Plains Volunteer Fire Department and the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District responded to the smoke detector alarm shortly after 9 a.m. “Upon entering we found that the basement was full of smoke and what appeared to be an electrical smell,” said Anthony Young, chief of the Plains Volunteer Fire Department and the incident commander. Captain Larry Neilson was the ranking per...
Last week the Sanders County dump burned a lot of the rubbish and trees from the windstorm that ripped through the area in January. According to Jason Peterson, Sanders County Refuse District supervisor, at least 50% of the pile was from storm-related debris brought in truckloads by residents. He said a pile in the Pardee pit was from dump truck loads from the city and the county. Peterson said that they had a short window, given the permits required, and they had to burn on a day with a breeze...
With some last-minute filings, additional school districts have enough candidates for an election in May. The county will mail ballots for elections to the Noxon, Plains, Thompson Falls and Trout Creek school boards. Bobbie Christenson with the county elections office said they are hoping to mail ballots on Wednesday, April 14. Ballots must be returned to the office by Tuesday, May 4. In Trout Creek, two three-year terms are up for election. Three candidates have filed, including Eric Viviano, Donald Ekstedt and Sarah Cooper. Five candidates...
When historical winter storms pummeled Texas in February, the shocking aftermath was felt all-around the country. While Texas is normally known for its heat, the state struggled with handling the storms because of widespread power outages. The state's electricity infrastructure became overwhelmed because of subfreezing temperatures, creating a domino effect causing power failures in every type of power source. When Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS) operations manager Wanda Thorpe saw...
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 7; T. Falls, 9; Noxon, 1; Plains, 10; Dixon, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, March 22 Livestock, Paradise. Fire, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, T. Falls. General animal call or complaint, T. Falls. Tuesday, March 23 Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Noxon. Fire, Noxon. Animal stray/lost, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Warrant service, T. Falls. Informational case, T. Falls. Threats, Hot Springs. Wednesday, March 24 General animal call or complaint, Plains. Livestock, Paradise. Animal other, Plains....
Montana Highway Patrol Benjamin Kanohokula, 30, day speeding, $70. Alexis Nemeck, 26, day speeding, $70. Karla Rash, 61, day speeding, $70. Christy Trotti, 43, day speeding, $120. Terry Williams, 72, day speeding, $70 Britt Wilson, 58, day speeding, $70. Devin Pomrenke-Meyer, 21, seatbelt violation, $20. Kevin Riley, 27, day speeding, $20. Kari Bauer, 43, day speeding, $20. Tanner Sundstad, 27, day speeding, $20. Chad Jones, 48, operating without insurance, 1st offense, $285. Cherokee Pierce, 46, day speeding, $20. Jeremy Richardson, 36, day...
