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Editor's note: The following are profiles of candidates for Sanders County legislative districts. All candidates were sent questionnaires, but some did not return information. SENATE DISTRICT 45 Name: Devin Jackson Occupation: Audio Engineer Education: Trade School Certificated Recording Engineer What qualities make you the best candidate? I would represent a change in the direction of Montana. Not only am I from a different party from the current Supermajority but I work in technology. If Montana wants to move forward we need people willing to...
Voters in Hot Springs passed a $183,000 levy last week. Ballots were counted last Wednesday at the Hot Springs school, with 293 voters casting ballots for the levy and 282 against. “We’re very happy within the district and heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone that voted. Our community came together and was able to pass this. We are absolutely elated,” Hot Springs Superintendent Gerald Chouinard said on Monday. The Hot Springs school board was scheduled to certify the election results at Wednesday’s meeting, along with voting on a budget...
The Sanders County Fairgrounds had its first train wreck when it ran into a truck last week, leading to bystander injuries and two women running into each other on bikes. Response time by several emergency services vehicles was quick and all 10 injuries were treated. However, since there are no railroad tracks at the fairgrounds, it must have been a drill. The county's Emergency Management Department, headed by Bill Naegeli, put on the "Fair Hazmat Exercise," which involved more than 30 men and...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking information on two incidents of wildlife being killed and left. FWP reported Monday that an elk was killed and left to waste on private property near Thompson Falls, and a cow moose was shot and left to waste outside of Plains. The elk was found October 4 on private property off Thompson River Road, and game wardens reported that the head was removed and the rest of the elk was left. Anyone with possible information is asked to visit tipmont.mt.gov or call the local game warden at (406)250-9498 to...
The event's biggest attraction of last year, "Barney the Bison," didn't make it, but the Harlow Bison Ranch was represented with a bison hide and skull for the kids at the Sanders County Fairgrounds last Tuesday. "They say you can make a bison do anything the bison wants to do and Barney didn't want to get into the trailer this morning," said Melinda Anakalea, who owns the Thompson Falls ranch with her husband, Adam. Nevertheless, the 115 third grade students from Noxon, Trout Creek, Thompson...
Gusty wind caused a downed power line last Friday, sparking a fire along Wilkes Creek Road in the Prospect Creek area southwest of Thompson Falls. Crews responded and were able to contain the blaze to under 6 acres....
Ambulance: Plains, 11; T. Falls, 6; Trout Creek, 4; Noxon, 1; Dixon, 1; Hot Springs, 1. Monday, September 30 Assist other agency, Dixon. USFS campground check, Trout Creek. Business contact, Lonepine. USFS campground check, Noxon. USFS campground check. Civil attempts. Theft, Heron. Theft, Noxon. Livestock, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Child welfare/abuse, Trout Creek. Civil attempts. Civil attempts. Civil attempts. Animal other, T. Falls. Business contact, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Tuesday, October 1 Suspicious activity, T. Falls....
Montana Highway Patrol Clifton Jones, 65, speeding in a restricted zone, $135, deferred imposition of sentence. Thomas Caputo, 66, day speeding, $250, deferred imposition of sentence. Scott Payne, 58, operating vehicle not properly registered, $45. Joaquin Calderon-Cetina, 32, day speeding, $70. Cheyann Phillips, 27, day speeding, $70. Sanders County Sheriff’s Office Danny Lindquist, 58, operating without liability insurance in effect, 2nd offense, $135. Austin Varner, 24, reckless driving, 1st offense, $285. Kaarina Wedrick, 47, night speeding...
Grant Alan Skinner made his initial appearance before Judge Molly Owen on Tuesday, pleading not guilty to felony charges of criminal endangerment and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense, as well as a misdemeanor charge of assault. A jury trial was set for March 10, 2025. Making her initial appearance, Sharlyn Ann Vadnais pleaded not guilty to a felony count of assault on a minor. Judge Owen set a jury trial for March 10, 2025. Both Skinner’s and Vadnais’s charges stem from an altercation on September 7...
The following are profiles of candidates for Sanders County positions. Coming next week, profiles of state legislature candidates. CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT Name: Cynthia Neste Occupation: Clerk of District Court Education: Regent University, VA; Campbell University, NC; Community College of the Air Force; Austin Community College, TX. Numerous Information Technology Certifications. Currently working towards Certified Clerk of Court through Montana State University and the Montana Association of Clerks of District Court curriculum. What qualities...
The veteran suicide rate continues to grow but that doesn’t stop one veteran in Plains from his objective of getting the word out about the troublesome issue, just as he did last month for Suicide Awareness Month. Starting on Aug. 31, each night Ed Foste and a volunteer added 22 American flags to the display — representing the 22 veterans who die by suicide each day. Foste and Bill Beck of Plains added the final batch to the display last Monday evening. This is the seventh year for the Vet...
The final step of repairs to the Main Street project in Thompson Falls will occur on Friday. The Department of Transportation and Razz Construction are scheduled to complete final striping operations Friday on Main Street, weather and other factors permitting. This work concludes the warranty repairs of the Thompson Fall-Urban project. Drivers can expect single-lane closures, reduced speeds, potential width restrictions, delays and parking restrictions on Friday. MDT stated in a press r...
The people of Plains and Paradise came together to help raise funds for a local family that recently lost their home to fire and is now battling the insurance company. Horse Plains VFW Post 3596 hosted a Campbell Family Fundraiser on Saturday for Plains residents Prentiss and Nawatha Campbell, whose home was destroyed in late July. The post had a special dinner and a silent auction of nearly 30 items, raising $6,487. "I thought it was pretty great. I find it hard to ask for help. I was just...
Clark Fork Valley Hospital Long Term Care (LTC) is one of four facilities in the state being honored by Mountain Pacific this week. LTC will receive the Excellent in Quality Award at the Montana Health Care Association conference in Billings. Other nursing homes receiving the award include Crest Nursing Home, Mountain View of Cascadia and Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center. “We are extremely proud of our Long Term Care’s staff, and the compassionate, high quality care they are committed to giving the residents," said Dr. Gregory Hanson, CFVH Pr...
Hot Springs, Montana, may be a small dot on the map, but two veterinary technicians are in a select group. Tammy Marjerrison and Danielle Torgerson are in the middle of a program to become certified equine vet technicians. There are only five people in the state who have been through the program, so the two are in a select group. The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians & Assistants program lasts six months and includes online course work and a required in-person lab....
Ambulance: Plains 10, Trout Creek 4, Thompson falls 6, Hot Springs 3, Dixon 1, Paradise 2, Niarada 1, Noxon 2. Monday, Sept. 23 Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Assist motorist, Paradise. 911 hangup. Civil attempts. Fire, Perma. Other law violation, Noxon. Animal complaint, Plains. UFSF campground check, Noxon. Abandoned vehicle, Dixon. Theft, report of gas theft from vehicle, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Civil attempts. Accident, Hot Springs. Business contact, T. Falls. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Business contact, Hot Springs. Fire, Lonepine. Animal...
Ambulance: Plains 10, Trout Creek 4, Thompson falls 6, Hot Springs 3, Dixon 1, Paradise 2, Niarada 1, Noxon 2. Monday, Sept. 23 Motor vehicle crash, Hot Springs. Assist motorist, Paradise. 911 hangup. Civil attempts. Fire, Perma. Other law violation, Noxon. Animal complaint, Plains. UFSF campground check, Noxon. Abandoned vehicle, Dixon. Theft, report of gas theft from vehicle, T. Falls. Civil attempts. Civil attempts. Accident, Hot Springs. Business contact, T. Falls. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Business contact, Hot Springs. Fire, Lonepine. Animal...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens want to remind hunters and homeowners that baiting deer and other game animals for hunting purposes and/or purposely feeding game animals in Montana is illegal. Many sporting goods stores in Montana offer feed, supplements, and other baiting attractants that are targeted to these various game animals. Although it is legal for vendors to sell these attractants, it is not legal for Montanans to use them for hunting purposes. Below is the official language in the Montana deer, elk, and antelope hunting...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process analyzing how the state intends to manage the iconic species while it’s federally protected and after it is turned over to state management. “The recovery of grizzly bears in Montana is an amazing conservation success story for Montanans, particularly those who have learned to live with bears as numbers have expanded over the last two decades,” said FWP Director Dustin Temple. “This success story also proves...
The interpretive roundhouse building at the Paradise Center in Paradise is near completion. "We are developing plans for more informative and engaging exhibits in the new building," said treasurer and board member John Thorson. The center received a grant from the Foundation for Montana History to contract with museum consultant Lynda Moss and complete the project. She has been involved with the development of the original Master Exhibit Plan, working with the center for over eight years. The...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 7; Plains, 7; Dixon, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Hot Springs, 1; Lonepine, 1. Monday, September 16 Civil attempts. USFS campground check, Trout Creek. USFS campground check, Noxon. Threats, Plains. Nuisance complaints, Trout Creek. Civil attempts, T. Falls. Disturbance, Hot Springs. General animal call/complaint, Hot Springs. Civil attempts, Plains. Civil standby, Plains. Disturbance, T. Falls. Tuesday, September 17 Child welfare/abuse, T. Falls. Property damage/criminal mischief, Paradise. Trespass, Plains. General animal...
Montana Highway Patrol Tyler Hollingsworth, 32, careless driving, $55. Shawn Kolb, 35, day speeding, $20. Elmer Mortenson, 79, night speeding, $70. Roxann Brogdon, 64, improper passing in no-passing zone, $85. Linalie Jakabosky, 42, day speeding, $70. Moisey Morozov, 26, night speeding, $120, deferred imposition of sentence. Michael Clark, 45, speeding in a restricted zone, $65. Gary Cole, 73, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Jesse McPhee, 17, day speeding, $70. Matthew Rankin, 37, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Casey Sinclair, 43,...
The Plains School Board met last week with a full audience of 39 people, 12 of whom were teaching staff. Several audience attendees were there for the public participation on the non-agenda items. Plains High School math teacher questioned the board about the school canceling field trips. "I would like to know why there has been cancellation of school field trips. They are important to our student's education," Brown said. Both Elementary Principal Kevin Meredith and Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Walsh said they have not been canceled. Dr. Walsh...
Enrollment is up at Thompson Falls Elementary already this year, leading the school board to hire another kindergarten teacher at last Monday's meeting. Lacey Scharfe will join Angie Rackham as the second kindergarten teacher this year. Principal Len Dorscher told the school board Monday that they started with 19 kindergarten students but now have 26 and a total of 240 students in the elementary. The junior high has 66 students and the high school 184, which is down about 24 from three years ago, said high school principal Jodi Morgan. Also...
The Sanders County Democrats introduced the community to several local and statewide candidates on Sunday as they hosted a picnic at the Power Park in Thompson Falls. Mindy Ferrell with the Sanders County Democrats welcomed the crowd of about 50 people to Thompson Falls on Sunday. "We're so tired of partisan politics," she stated. Ferrell also asked those in attendance to make sure their neighbors are registered to vote as she handed out voter registration information. John Thorson of Plains the...
