The Sanders County Commissioners (SCC) held a follow up meeting on November 4 regarding an amendment to a contract for COVID vaccination assistance. Many people attended, with positions both for and against. We want to thank the SCC for giving all who spoke time to be heard and for voting to help protect residents of Sanders County.

The Sanders County Ledger (November 4) had a well written entry on page 4 by the Board of Health (BOH) that supports the decision by the SCC. The information and statistics given confirm that vaccinations are an important tool in protecting one from the COVID virus – as well as common sense hygiene, social distance, and masks when appropriate. We think taking care of yourself and family this way is showing respect for your neighbor.

And just a word on respect; it is disappointing to hear rude statements directed at the Commissioners. We are better than that.

Thank you

Rusti and Tobo Leivestad,

Thompson Falls