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Montana Highway Patrol Christopher Galloway, 58, reckless driving, 1st offense, $285, deferred imposition of sentence. Ernest Anderson, 68, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. John Bauscher, 37, night speeding, $20. Danny Mathis, 59, night speeding, $70. Clinton Vonheeder, 80, seatbelt violation, $20. Jimmie Allison, 63, seatbelt violation, $20. Baltimore Carper, 41, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. Leiann Cross, 63, speeding in a restricted zone, $105. David Fremouw, 42, speeding in a restricted zone, $85. Bryan Jones, 52, speeding in a...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 10; Plains, 8; Trout Creek, 3; Dixon, 1; Hot Springs, 1. Monday, January 23 Assault, Plains. Juvenile runaway, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Child welfare/abuse, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Automated alarm call, Trout Creek. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Business contact, Plains. Business contact, Trout Creek. Tuesday, January 24 Other law violations, T. Falls. Theft, Plains. Suspicious activity, Plains. Motor vehicle crash, Dixon. Assist motorist/citizen, Plains. Automated...
Another two weeks has gone by quickly here in Helena. The State of the State address summed up much of the recent activities. We still do not have bills passing out of both chambers yet to make final decisions become law but bills are starting to cross from one chamber to the other. The appropriations committee is trying to put together a bundle of bills dealing with the state budget. The final dollar amounts are still in negotiation but the important topics of discussion include HB 212, business equipment tax; HB 192, income tax refund; HB...
Kathleen Hubka had double duty in her last directing detail when she directed "Play On" and "Murder Most Foul" at the same time. The Paradise Players put on three performances of "Play On" at the Paradise Center last weekend. The play is about a play about a play centering around a playwright who constantly makes changes to the script, even up to the last rehearsal. It was the Paradise Players first play of the year, and it was well received. "I laughed till I had tears going down my face,"...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) will be conducting helicopter captures this month to deploy elk and wolf GPS collars as part of a research project. FWP will be flying withing Hunting District 121 west of the Clark Fork River on public land and on private property for which FWP has obtained permission in the areas around Heron, Noxon, Trout Creek, Whitepine and Belknap. FWP will be flying those areas February 3-7, weather permitting, and stated that there will be helicopters flying low throughout the day. FWP said this week that they will...
Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the United States, yet just a fraction of the shrimp consumed in the country is produced here. A Noxon-based company has been working for the past few years to perfect a method of growing sustainable saltwater shrimp. The effort has gone so well that the company is ready to expand. AquaPrawnics began growing fresh, sustainable saltwater shrimp at their facility just west of Noxon in 2019. They have perfected the process and are now looking to scale their ope...
Sanders County is seeking a new official after an elected official gave notice of her resignation. Nichol Scribner, who has served as Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer, Superintendent of Schools since 2013, provided a letter of resignation to the county commissioners on January 10. Her last day in office will be February 10. “I am sad to be leaving the good people of Sanders County, however, the last year has been extremely stressful as I have ongoing health issues and have endured multiple threats,” Scribner told The Ledger. “I want to thank...
A Noxon business is under new ownership, but the new owner is a familiar face. Teresa Jackson has worked at the Angry Beaver General Store for two years, and recently bought the business from Joe Hokel. "I really appreciate Joe believing in me and helping me start my career," Jackson said last week as she was making fresh salads at her business at 712 Noxon Avenue. Jackson has been in the area for about nine years and took over the business on January 6. "Joe has been a huge help in the...
Montana Highway Patrol Anthony Steinebach, 27, seatbelt violation, $70. Ethan Howard, 29, operating without liability insurance in effect, 1st offense. Alexa Johnston, 35, speeding in a restricted zone, $95. Charles Hooten, 85, seatbelt violation, $20. Jed Howard, 48, seatbelt violation, $20. Ethan Howard, 29, leaving scene of accident resulting in damage over $1,000 without law enforcement permission, $235; careless driving, $125; operating without liability insurance in effect, 2nd offense, $375. Hector Perez Lainez, 21, night speeding, $70....
Ambulance: Heron, 2; Hot Springs, 2; Trout Creek, 1; Plains, 1 Monday, January 16 Motor vehicle crash, Plains. Assist miscellaneous, Trout Creek. Disturbance, Plains. Business contact. Assist miscellaneous. Tuesday, January 17 Road hazard/debris on road, Plains. Trespass, T. Falls. Welfare check, Plains. Wednesday, January 18 Suicide attempts/threats, Plains. Suicide attempts/threats, Plains. Thursday, January 19 Intoxicated subject, Plains. Alarm - intrusion/holdup, Hot Springs. Theft, Plains. Disturbance, Hot Springs. Body found/coroner,...
Marty Jay Billmayer entered his guilty pleas and was sentenced, pursuant to a plea agreement, during his omnibus hearing on Tuesday before Judge Molly Owen. County Attorney Naomi Leisz notified Judge Owen that the parties had reached a plea agreement, which included amending count one, which was originally charged as a felony driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or subsequent offense. Leisz informed Judge Owen the reason the charge was being amended to negligent endangerment was due to the difficulty of proving impairment...
by Clark Fork Valley Hospital You are a parent of a young child who has a potential earache but you can’t get in to the doctor right away. You developed symptoms of a sinus infection and think you may need antibiotics but when you call to get an appointment, your provider isn’t available for several days. Lack of appointment availability can often deter you from getting the care you need when you need it. So what happens? You may decide to utilize emergency department services so you can be seen sooner or you wait for an appointment that res...
The ability to work remotely became more common as the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to stay home. A new program in Sanders County is helping job seekers receive training to prepare them for jobs with national companies as remote workers. Four individuals completed remote worker training last week at the Clark Fork Professional Building. The program is a collaboration between Job Service Thompson Falls, Sanders County Community Development (SCCD) and Teleworks USA, a Kentucky-based company tha...
Patrons of the Paradise Center will soon be able to visit every floor without having to trek up and down three flights of stairs. Volunteers finished framing two shafts last week that will eventually become ADA compliant vertical platform lifts. The vertical platform lifts are a type of elevator, a high-end wheelchair lift, said Rudi Boukal, one of four men, along with Dave Colyer and John Thorson of Plains, and Jim Hawley of Paradise, who spent about 150 collective hours constructing the...
It was the first Sanders County Fair Commission meeting of the year and the first time for newly elected Commissioners John Holland and Dan Rowan to attend a fair meeting. "I wanted to see what they were doing and what they had going in the works," said Rowan, the former mayor of Plains. Holland had been a member of the Plains School Board, which routinely had their meetings on the same night as the fair board's meetings. Both asked several questions of Melissa Cady, the fair manager, and Randy...
Clark Fork Valley Hospital As healthcare providers, we are always being challenged to provide a higher quality of care for our patients. The goal is a quick and accurate diagnosis the first time and in less time. Premium ultrasound capability is one of the ways we can do this at Clark Fork Valley Hospital (CFVH) and the primary reason we recently upgraded to a Philips EPIQ Ultrasound Machine in our Diagnostic Imaging Department. This premium ultrasound technology provides improved clinical...
Montana Highway Patrol Kevin Mishler, 62, seatbelt violation, $70. Hillary Hale, 36, night speeding, $70. Shannon Anderson, 52, seatbelt violation, $20. Kelly Fish, 43, seatbelt violation, $20. Douglas Anderson, 66, following too closely - reasonable and prudent, $85. Michael Brinson, 76, seatbelt violation, $20. Cameron Lee, 21, seatbelt violation, $20. Edward McKevitt, 65, seatbelt violation, $20. Kevin Brockett, 46, night speeding, $70. Chloe French, 19, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Camren Kovarik, 24, seatbelt violation, $20. Lucas...
We have completed our second week of the 68th Montana Legislative session. We were sworn in on January 2 and were already hearing bills in committees on January 3. This is the quickest start I have seen in my fourth term in office. This quick start is a result of the Governor asking all the agencies to go through and review anywhere there was red tape that could be adjusted or removed. These bills were pre-drafted and entered so we could hit the floor running. Many of these bills have already passed on the respective committees and body floors,...
Ambulance: Plains, 9; T. Falls, 8; Trout Creek, 2; Hot Springs, 1; Lonepine, 1. Monday, January 9 Automated alarm call, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, Ravalli. Suspicious activity, Plains. Fire, Heron. Child welfare/abuse, Hot Springs. Assist motorist/citizen, T. Falls. Motor vehicle crash, T. Falls. Welfare check, T. Falls. Security check, T. Falls. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Suspicious activity, Trout Creek. Parking problem, Trout Creek. Assist miscellaneous, Trout Creek. Road hazard/blockage, Trout Creek. Business contact, T. Falls....
Toby Elvadore Zak appeared before Judge Deborah "Kim" Christopher on Tuesday for his initial appearance on a felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and misdemeanor charges of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Zak, through his attorney Ben Darrow, entered not guilty pleas to all charges. Judge Christopher set a trial date of June 5, 2023. As alleged in the charging documents, on December 30, Deputy Devin Wegener responded to a request for a welfare check. Upon...
Thompson Falls Public Schools is looking ahead. The board of trustees voted at its January meeting to begin the process of creating a long-range plan for the district. Superintendent Bud Scully explained that the district needed to develop a long-range plan, often referred to as a strategic plan, as it is required by the state Office of Public Instruction. The school board will be gathering input from community members, parents, staff and students. A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 23, at 6 p.m. in the Thompson Falls High School...
Jillian and Parker Lee pose with their new baby girl, Remi Nicole Lee, the first 2023 child born at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Remi came into this world on Tuesday, January 3, at 1:06 p.m. Dr. Richard Ingle was the obstetrician. Remi was born weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces and at 19.75 inches long. The couple has lived in Plains about 1.5 years. Paternal grandmother is Nancy Lee of Missoula. Maternal grandparents are Kurt and Sherrie Campbell of Missoula. Photo by Ed Moreth...
When someone asks where your food comes from, the common answer is the store. Many don't give much thought to where the food is grown or processed. One Trout Creek family knows the process well. The Beachy family has operated Granite Mill Farms since 2012. Wendell, Lisa and their seven children are involved in the business, which produces sprouted grains. Wendell Beachy owns and operates Beachy Construction as well. When the construction industry slowed in 2010, he and his family looked for a...
The Thompson Falls City Council passed a key milestone in the next phase of the community wastewater project. At Monday's meeting, the council voted to form a special improvement district (SID) for phase three and phase four of the project. The final two phases will include installing main lines and connecting the remaining city properties to the city sewer. Phases one and two of the project are still in construction. Monday, Carrie Gardner with Great West Engineering said that about 55% of...
The Costner Care Family Clinic of Plains has added two additional staff members and might have another one coming in the spring. The clinic's newest member is Heath Gerig, who began work last Monday, bringing the clinic's staff to 10 at the Costner Care Family Clinic, located on Railroad Street on the west side of Plains. The 33-year-old Gerig is a family nurse practitioner specialist with 14 years experience in primary care, Covid ICU, cardiothoracic surgery ICU, and medical/surgical ICU, along...
