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CORRECTION The July 6 edition of The Ledger incorrectly stated that Debbie and Eric Wilson own the Rex Theater. The theater is in fact run by the non-profit Thompson Falls Film and Theater Foundation, a registered 501c3. Debbie Wilson and Charlie Munday run the non-profit and Eric Wilson manages the theater. According to the Wilsons, the theater is run entirely by volunteers who do not receive any compensation. The Ledger apologizes for any misrepresentation. Also, in the article about the Plains pool, the wading pool is in memory of Glenn...
The sign above the new restaurant in Plains reads, "Em's Cafe Family Dining Since 1976." The new owner, Emily Sexton, has been in the family restaurant business her entire life. Her grandfather, Dallas Sexton, opened three restaurants. Her Uncle Miles started Minnie's Cafe in Thompson Falls in 2004. Murray Sexton, Emily's dad, worked in the California locations that his dad, Dallas, opened. The first one was in 1976. Now Murray is in Plains helping his daughter. Emily studied biology and got a...
After 38 years of public service, Martin Spring has decided to hang up his badge. He first came to Sanders County 18 years ago when he was hired as an undercover police officer for the drug task force. At that time he was seen in ratty clothes and had a scruffy beard. Prior to transferring to Sanders County, Spring worked in Missoula and Texas. A retirement party was held last Thursday at the Sanders County Courthouse, Spring was honored by the department for his work as a detective in the...
Plains Councilman Chad Cantrell thanked Mayor Chris Allen last week for the shortest council meeting since he joined the council five-and-a-half years ago. The Plains Town Council spent only 41 minutes at last Monday's meeting but approved three ordinances and went through reports from the mayor, the police chief and committees. Members present included Cantrell, Connie Foust, Joel Banham, John Sheridan and John Roesler, with Garrett Boon present via Webex. Only a handful of community members...
by Annie Wooden Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has released results from its spring ungulate surveys. FWP surveyed white-tailed deer, sheep and elk throughout Region 1, which includes Sanders County. According to FWP Wildlife Biologist Zack Farley, the number of elk surveyed was down this year in HD 121 on the west end of Sanders County, while overall, the deer and sheep populations appear stable, and recruitment (the number of offspring surviving the winter) is up for all species in most districts. FWP uses spring survey data along with...
The Thompson Falls City Council on Monday named council president Raoul Ribeiro as interim mayor. Mayor Mark Sheets handed in his letter of resignation at the June council meeting. Ribeiro will serve as mayor until a new mayor is appointed by the council. Letters of interest will be accepted until 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28. To qualify for mayor, a person must be at least 21 years old, a resident of Montana for at least three years and a resident of Thompson Falls for at least two years. Carrie Gardner with Great West Engineering updated the...
Property taxes have gone up but there is a possible solution. Starting August 15, 2023, taxpayers who own property can apply for a rebate on their 2022 taxes. This can be as much as $675 for a primary residence in both 2023 and 2024. But qualifying residents need to reapply in 2024. To qualify for the property rebate persons must have owned and lived in their Montana residence for at least seven months in 2022. Property taxes must have been billed on their Montana property, and they must have paid property taxes on that residence. The deadline...
The Kootenai National Forest will be transitioning to electronic mailing lists, rather than postal mail, for all updates regarding forest management projects. This move should reduce costs, lessen environmental impacts, and further outreach planning information. Additionally, electronic delivery provides immediate access to downloadable project documents that are then easy to share with others while also reducing the number of unwanted letters and extra copies of large documents. Beginning mid-July, the forest will start utilizing the...
Sanders County Attorney Naomi Leisz has resigned. Leisz submitted her letter of resignation stating she would leave her position effective Monday at 5 p.m. Last week, Leisz was charged with felony insurance fraud by the State of Montana. Charging documents were filed Tuesday in 20th Judicial District Court in Sanders County, accusing Naomi Leisz of criminal insurance fraud, a felony. "I vehemently deny the allegations against me and any implication that I acted in violation of any rule," Leisz...
Montana Highway Patrol Michele Cooper, 46, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Charlee Harris, 35, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Jacquie Brunson, 60, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Leah Mancabelli, 27, day speeding, $20. Jason Chapman, 51, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Michael Boharski, 67, day speeding, $70. Kaden Jackson, 19, day speeding, $70, deferred imposition of sentence. Austin Kimmet-Lee, 26, day speeding, $70. Casey Fetrow, 44, seatbelt violation, $20. Zachary Holotta, 35, seatbelt violation, $20. Kelly Jones, 66,...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 8; Plains, 8; Paradise, 3; Trout Creek, 2; Heron, 2; Noxon, 1. Monday, June 26 Civil attempts. Trespass, T. Falls. Abandoned vehicle, Plains. Protection order violation, T. Falls. Civil attempts. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Breaking entering/burglary in progress/cold case, Trout Creek. Disturbance, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Paradise. Theft, Dixon. Road hazard/debris on road, Hot Springs. Civil standby, Noxon. Welfare check, T. Falls. Civil standby, Trout Creek. Welfare check, Noxon. Disturbance, Hot...
Your trash will soon be collected by Republic Services of Whitefish, as Bob Butte has decided to retire from Butte Services. “Butte Services has enjoyed the privilege of providing residential and commercial services to our customers for more than 60 years,” stated a letter sent from Republic Services that was sent to Butte’s customers. “The company is actually 64 years old,” said Butte, who took over the business that was started by his parents. He has been managing it for four decades....
It’s that time of the year for the issues at hand regarding new regulations placed on the table to be discussed. Representatives from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) met with the public last week to discuss the season setting process. The discussion was led by Neil Anderson, Region 1 Wildlife Manager, and Zachary Farley, the local wildlife biologist last Tuesday at Thompson Falls High School. Anderson said that every two years they look at the regulations to see if they need to make changes. He stated that they need more time to get regula...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is encouraging elk hunters and the rest of the public to weigh in on a new draft elk management plan. The plan, crafted after expansive public outreach last summer and fall, is the result of nearly 50 FWP staff meetings with the public, landowners, hunters and others around the state. “We’re anxious for public input on this new draft plan, particularly on the hunting district objectives and the suite of management tools we have laid out,” said FWP Director Dustin Temple. With the new draft elk plan, FWP aims...
With the hot weather here, it might be too late to effectively get rid of the pesky grasshoppers, but Wendy Carr of the Sanders County Extension Office doesn't believe it is hopeless yet. "After they have grown to the adult stage one can use Lambda-cyhalothrin, which is a synthetic pyrethroid, often times purchased as the brand names Warrior, Round House, or Silencer," said Carr. She said that it's a broad spectrum insecticide, but if the product carries Lambda-cyhalothrin, a private applicator'...
by Annie Wooden Sanders County Attorney Naomi Leisz is facing a felony insurance fraud by the State of Montana. Charges were filed Tuesday in 20th Judicial District Court in Sanders County, accusing Leisz of criminal insurance fraud, a felony. The charge is pending approval by a District Court judge. Charging documents allege that in April of 2022, Trooper Steven Spurr of the Montana Highway Patrol received a call from a local insurance agent regarding a possible hit-and-run traffic accident involving a member of Leisz’s family. Spurr c...
A new private ambulance service on the west end of Sanders County is asking to be included in county emergency service responses. Members of Sawtooth EMS, based in Heron, last week approached the county about bringing ambulance service to Heron. The area currently is serviced by the Noxon Community Ambulance, a volunteer organization. Commissioner Tony Cox said that the commissioners and county representatives were there to help facilitate the discussion. “Hopefully we can come to a solution,” he said. Shawna Chenoweth with the Sanders Cou...
Traffic increased dramatically in Sanders County last weekend with people driving like they were on a scavenger hunt to find the best deals at the annual Sanders Saleing county wide yard sale event. "Signs were everywhere," Janella Crawford from Libby commented. She drove down Friday morning to explore the sales for the first time. "All along the highway were yellow signs that I thought at first glance were real estate ads. I was amazed at how many there were. If you weren't sure where to go all...
Peter Gerald Love made his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen on a felony count of assault with a weapon on Tuesday, pleading not guilty. Judge Owen set this case for jury trial on December 11, 2023. According to the charging documents, on or around May 25, Sanders County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a resident saying had been threatened with a firearm during an argument with his neighbor. Deputy Craig McCarthy spoke with the complainant, who claimed the argument had started over a dog. The incident escalated to an argumen...
Montana Highway Patrol Kehan Fish, 22, failure to obey requirements of yield sign, $85. Daniel Wells, 50, speeding in a restricted zone, $85.. Michael Hammer, 47, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Babett Reiche, 54, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Ashton Stoddard, 19, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Joshua Young, 50, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Bradley Bosworth, 30, seatbelt violation, $20. Jacqueline Flewellen, 33, day speeding, $20. Brittanie Foland, 34, speeding in a restricted zone, $95, deferred imposition of sentence....
Ambulance: Hot Springs, 4; T. Falls, 4; Trout Creek, 1; Plains, 1; Paradise, 1. Monday, June 19 Automated alarm call, T. Falls. Civil standby, Hot Springs. Abandoned vehicle, Hot Springs. Fire, Plains. Animal other, Heron. Trespass, Hot Springs. Threats, Plains. Tuesday, June 20 Livestock, Plains. Other law violations, Hot Springs. Welfare check, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Theft, T. Falls. Threats, Plains. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Assist other agency, Elmo. Inmate transport. Theft, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Plains. Abandoned...
For a day, at least, Trout Creek's population tripled. The Cabinet Ridge Riders held their annual poker run this past Saturday in Trout Creek, and if the numbers tell the story, Trout Creek's population of 202 people tripled with over 400 participants in the ride. ATVs were everywhere, especially along Highway 200 through town. Registration began Friday night and continued Saturday morning at the Lakeside Motel & Resort. Riders could not start on the poker run until at least 9 a.m. Saturday....
On Sept. 14, 2022, County Attorney Naomi Leisz began her term, appointed by Governor Gianforte, as a council member on the Western Elder Justice Council. This one-year appointment was presented to Leisz, along with six other appointees, to expand the existing Montana Elder Justice Council. Due to the rising population of senior citizens, the governor saw a need to create the four regions across the state. Region 3 consists of Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Ravalli and Sanders counties. The Council receives confidential information a...
Sanders County is having its annual yard sale event on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24. Over 60 participants have signed up to have their sales on the list this year. The list of sales can be found in this week’s Valley Press and Ledger or on the Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce website. Sales will be going on across the county from Hot Springs and Dixon to Noxon and Heron. They will encompass 130 miles. For yard sale enthusiasts, there will be plenty to attend. This will be the second year that the chamber has been in charge. Since t...
It may be the first time a group of kids were introduced to new types of art at the Paradise Center, where they were given the opportunity to demonstrate hidden art skills. Nearly 20 kids age 6-12 received lessons in pottery, card making, painting, creative writing, drawing, stained glass and theater every morning last week 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., rotating from subject to subject from Monday to Friday. All week long, the kids at the Summer Arts Camp for youth, part of Paradise Center's...
