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Some people celebrate America by shooting off fireworks. Others, like Laurie Clauson, rejoice by trekking across the nation. "I started my walk across America in late September 2017," stated Clauson, who began her journey in front of the hospital where she was born in Vancouver, Washington. Since then, she has finished 11 week-long segmented missions and logged more than 500 miles. Just prior to reaching Trout Creek on June 28 and Thompson Falls on June 29, Clauson reached her 500-mile...
The Paradise Center will once again host “Artists in Paradise” July 18 through 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the former Paradise School in Paradise. Joy Nelson, Sanders County Arts Council, is proud to announce this year will showcase a “wide variety of work including painting, pottery, woodcarving, fused glass jewelry, rock art and photography.” Original works as well as prints, notecards and other pieces will be available in addition to the artists themselves demonstrating their artistic abilities. “You will be amazed at the progress...
One of the most recognizable birds in the area, due to its cerulean-blue color, is the mountain bluebird. While driving along roadways, one will observe fence posts supporting homes for these little beauties. Active mountain blue birder Bart Granlund of Hot Springs has spent the last five years monitoring approximately 70 nest boxes along three blue birding routes located in Camas Prairie. "We record data on nesting activity each nesting season and report the number of successful fledglings,...
“I wanted something that reflected the age,” said James Crowder, owner of Mighty Fine T’s in Thompson Falls. “I wanted it to be aged.” Crowder was referencing his winning design for the 40th Huckleberry Festival logo, which features overgrown huckleberry leafage and a massive huckleberry with antiqued finish. The logo design contest is a custom of the festival. One that required entries to be hand drawn, until a couple of years ago anyway. Sticking with that ritual, Crowder’s design is done by...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has recently released the most recent Grizzly Bear Monitoring Update, reflecting data collected beginning May 2019. According to Wayne Kasworm, FWS biologist, the Cabinet-Yaak began 2019 with six (two females, four males) collared grizzlies. Of the two females, one was seen with two new cubs and the other is most likely too young to reproduce. As part of the grizzly augmentation project, two bears were introduced to the Cabinets during the summer of...
Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic (FVCDC) in Thompson Falls will be seeing some changes as Gateway Community Services (GCS) will be the new clinic owner. On June 24, the Great Falls based nonprofit treatment center will obtain clinic operations. Staffing and current services will continue, and current FVCDC Executive Director Mike Cummins stated he is hopeful that more services will be provided under GCS. In Thompson Falls, “there will just be a different sign out front and internal procedural things” that will change, said Cummins. No...
The rain did not stop the fish from biting last Saturday when kids took their poles to Thompson Falls' State Park pond for the second annual Kid's Fishing Day. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) joined the Lolo National Forest Service in hosting the event. Young fishing enthusiasts were given two hours to land the largest rainbow trout to win a new tackle box outfitted with tackle. In the youngest age group (5-9 years), Tilly Kreiner landed the largest fish measuring in at 12 inches. Behind...
There's something special about products that sport the "Made in Montana" sticker. The Wayside Bar and Grill in Trout Creek has recently introduced their own version of Made in Montana with a homegrown menu addition...the "406 Burger." Chef Stefanie Martin is the creator, the mastermind behind the blissful burger. "I want to feed people something local," Martin said, "so I can tell you who grew it." The revelation came to her after attending a food show in Polson. The show focused on regional...
Lucky number 13 will be celebrated this year as the annual Sanders County Yard Sale Event (SCYSE) will once again take place on June 28 and 29. Those who want to participate and reap the advertising benefits of the SCYSE are required to register by June 10. Applications can be found at www.sanders-saleing.com, by emailing [email protected] or by calling event coordinator Robin Hagedorn at 827-2991 (leave a message if necessary). There are two levels of sponsorship participants can apply for: Patron for $50 or Business for...
Summertime use of public lands in the front country was the educational focus at Trout Creek School last week when the U.S. Forest Service, Cabinet Ranger District and Backcountry Horsemen came together for an afternoon of teaching students about outdoor recreation. Daniel Stevens and Matt Etienne featured a Forest Service fire engine and tools used to fight wildland forest fires. A chainsaw, Pulaski, combi, axe, wedge, scrench, hex wrench, gloves, and ear plugs were demonstrated by Stevens. He...
Thompson Falls Chamber of Commerce is ecstatic to announce the return of the “Big Top.” The circus is returning to Sanders County as Culpepper & Merriweather (C&M) have agreed to entertain young and old on Wednesday, June 19 at the Thompson Falls High School lower lot, 601 Golf Street. Two 90-minute shows, starting at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m., will feature “America’s favorite old-fashioned big top circus,” according to C&M, now on their 33rd year of performing. “Our performers are sure to amaze, delight and entertain audience members of all ages be...
Young talent is far from lacking in Thompson Falls. Junior high and elementary students showcased their flair last week during the annual variety show held at the school gymnasium last week. Music teacher Lisa Mickelson organizes the event every spring. Students must audition for a part in the show, as there is only so much time allowed. This year, Mickelson had more acts than ever, so she had to keep each performance to a minimum. "There seemed to be as much or more talent showcased than...
Thompson Falls youngsters should get ready for the second annual Kids Fishing Derby hosted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the U.S. Forest Service, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District. According to FWP Fisheries Biologist Jason Blakney, Thompson Falls State Park’s pond will be the location for some hook, line and sinker action on Saturday, June 8. The occasion is an “experimental kids fishing event to showcase the newly improved state park pond,” Blakney commented. To limit crowding, children will be fishing in groups, starting...
Almost a dozen runners from Sanders County took part in the annual 11 Miles to Paradise run over the weekend, joining hundreds of other runners for part of the 2019 Runner's Edge Trail Race Series. Although water covered parts of the trail, it ended up being a pleasant day considering the cool, wet weather leading up to Sunday's race. The Runner's Edge, located in Missoula, sponsors the event which highlights the beauty of the Lolo National Forest trails in the Paradise/St. Regis area. They...
There are many ways of capturing the beauty of the great outdoors. Some take photographs, some download it to memory and some paint it on canvas. The Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) will be honoring those who paint nature at their Plein Air Art Show being held in Thompson Falls. "En plein air" is the French expression meaning "in open air." The method of plein air painting takes place outdoors to capture landscapes through natural light, giving more depth and detail to the...
Only a couple weeks ago, it seemed winter would never end. Here we are experiencing summer-like temperatures and drying conditions, reminding us another fire season is approaching. Over the weekend, a small 1.5-acre brush fire broke out in the Thompson River drainage, according to the Lolo National Forest, Plains Ranger District. Scott Schrenk, Fire Management Officer, stated that the fire was human caused. Plains District has issued burn permits through May 19, giving three full weekends of potential burning. “Other places have given p...
In hopes of making a positive impact before they graduate and leave, Trout Creek eighth-grade students are hard at work raising funds to improve their school. Colton Wormwood and Serenity Barrus collaborated to raise over $1,600 so far...and they are still going strong to raise even more. According to the duo, they made 20 Yardzee (yard-size versions of the Yahtzee game) sets and raised $600. They also raffled off a cord of wood which raised $1,000, and they raised money by managing a concession...
"Even some CPR is better than no CPR," Tiny Wheeler, Thompson Falls Ambulance volunteer, continuously repeated. She and six other ambulance crew members trained Thompson Falls students in grades fifth through eighth on compression-only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) last week. Wheeler commented that the ambulance is part of a training program that encourages public knowledge of CPR. She presented statistics that clearly indicate that the more people knowledgeable in CPR, the more likely...
Doug and Lori Cooper of Trout Creek were awoken to the sound of their smoke detector and the smell of smoke last Thursday morning when the clean-out from their wood burning stove caused nearby materials to catch fire. From there, the flames quickly spread. According to the Coopers, they, along with their pets, survived the flames with no injuries. The lower level of the two-story home received extensive damage directly from the fire, while the upper level received damage from smoke and heat....
From Sneakers to The Sawtooth, the building in the heart of Noxon has seen a lot of changes throughout the past 20 years. Now, it carries the name Noxon Mercantile & Café. Chris and Amy Klaschik purchased the vacated building a few months ago, in February, and are hoping to make some changes to what Noxon has to offer for both locals and tourists. "We will cater to guests from out of state, but are hoping to serve the community also," Amy stated. "We just want to make sure we have what the peopl...
Take a drive down Main Street and it is easy to see that Beautification Days has once again taken place in Thompson Falls. The goal of the annual cleanup event is to bring community members together while making common areas more appealing by collecting garbage and yard debris after a long winter. This year, there were a total of 173 volunteers who worked on the project. By 9 a.m., everyone had signed in at the courthouse, received their designated clean-up locations, garbage bags and water and...
In efforts to help tax payers, Sanders County has developed a payment plan for delinquent mobile home and personal property tax payers. In the next few weeks, tax payers with any outstanding taxes over one year old will receive a Letter of Delinquency in the mail. Treasurer Nichol Scribner said that as soon as the delinquency letter is received, there will be a 30-day period for tax payers to set up a payment plan with her. If a payment plan is not developed, a Writ of Execution will be served, and the collection process will begin. “Sanders C...
Thompson Falls High School has completed their final drill in a series aimed at preparing law enforcement, medical and first responders, school staff and students in the event of an active lockdown or intrusive shooter on campus. Officials of both the school district and law enforcement commented that "unfortunately, this is reality" in today's world. Both feel that by performing these drills, everyone involved will be better prepared to handle the situation if it were to occur. High school prin...
Aspiring to become a marine biologist, somewhere on a European coast, Noxon High School junior Michael Antonich is on the right path academically. He recently received recognition by The University of Montana mathematics department for his dedication and interest in the field of mathematics. Students who prove to be promising in studies of math and science were nominated by their teachers to attend the recognition dinner and ceremony. According to Antonich's mother, Amy Henderson, Noxon's...
"Hats and Purses and Shoes...Oh My!" is the theme for the local Historical Old Jail Museum's 2019 exhibit, which will hold its grand seasonal opening May 12, on Mother's Day, according to museum volunteers Teri Johnsen and Helen Meadows. Each year the museum proudly features items to fit a historical theme in the Gerald Bybee Room, which served as the living room of the sheriff's family when the old jail was established more than 100 years ago. Bybee holds honors for this room for his...
