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The three C's in life; community, camaraderie and...CHICKEN! Put them together and you have the annual Chicken Jamboree. For 29 years the Thompson Falls Christian Men's Prayer Breakfast Group, led by Don Burrell, has hosted the Chicken Jamboree at Power Park in Thompson Falls. Throughout the years, the event has continuously gained popularity. This year, over 450 pounds of chicken legs, wings and breasts were grilled over the coals manned by Burrell and Bob Butte. "I am hoping to get the...
Trout Creek resident Webb Brown announced his candidacy in the 2020 election for the state Public Service Commission (PSC). Brown told The Ledger this week that he is ready to give back to the state by using the expertise he has garnered through his business career. "This is something I can do to contribute," Brown said. If elected, Brown said he will focus on consumers and keeping energy rates reasonable. "It's a balance," he added, "and we have to consider the business aspect as well." Brown,...
A group of Plains people showed their artistic talents in Paradise last week with the Artists in Paradise 2019, an annual event put on by the Sanders County Arts Council. An estimated 350 people showed up for the art show Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Paradise Center, where eight artists displayed a variety of mediums - paintings, drawings, photograph, wood carvings, glassware and pottery. "Because of unforeseen circumstances in some of our vendors' lives, we had fewer artists this year,...
Avista has initiated the construction of the Cabinet Gorge Dam Fishway (CGDF), expected to be complete in the fall of 2021. This is part of Avista’s compliance with its federal operating license and the Endangered Species Act to provide safe and effective passage of the threatened bull trout traveling from Lake Pend Oreille to their spawning tributaries in Montana. Construction of the CGDF is the result of more than 20 years of research and testing to determine how best to move migrating bull trout over the 208-foot-tall Cabinet Gorge Dam, a...
Crews will begin paving the roadway next week at the Montana Department of Transportation (DOT) project to improve a 2.7-mile stretch of Highway 200 east of Thompson Falls. Traffic delays will be similar to those seen recently by travelers, with 10- to 15-minute delays expected and one lane of traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic will return to two lanes in the evening. The wildlife crossing underpass bridge has been installed and most of the wildlife fencing has been set. Paving is expected to begin the week of July 29 depending on weather....
Over the weekend we visited our favorite fishing spots and our favorite huckleberry picking spots. We love that there are places in Sanders County where cell service is impossible. Hiding away for just a few hours and disconnecting for everything is a pretty unique experience these days. After that, we challenged ourselves to "unplug" from TV, Internet and the phone for 24 hours. Long story short, we failed. TV wasn't that hard, but we caught ourselves reaching to Google for something a couple of times during a conversation. And setting up...
I wanted to let the constituents of HD14 know a little of what I have been doing since our legislative session ended. Upon returning from Helena much of my time has been spent on the tractor catching up on my farming and now haying. I have also been doing background work in the community attending many meetings and soliciting letters of support for projects that will positively affect our area with either jobs, education opportunities or economic boosts. At the end of our session, I was appointe...
A crowd chants “send her back” referring to a United States congresswoman. They reason that because she is an immigrant and she criticizes the status quo, she is un-American. If those are the two criteria they are working on, then we might as well all go back. Except for the original Americans, the native peoples, we are all immigrants or the descendants of immigrants. No one asked us to come here, we just came, and ever since, every new wave of immigrants has been reviled and disparaged by the...
5 YEARS AGO • JULY 24, 1969 TC RANCHER NOTES BIRTHDAY NUMBER 99 While the astronauts of Apollo 11 were walking on the moon Sunday, a red letter event occurring at the Pedersen ranch here was the 99th birthday of Matt Pedersen. Since the event came in the midst of the busy haying season, the milestone was not accorded the special recognition such a birthday would have been given in a less busy time. Matt resides on his 500-acre ranch here with his daughter, Marie. A son, Hans, and his family reside on an adjoining 400-acre ranch just south o...
Mr. Blackstone, I am in favor of you being allowed space to have your say in the SCL. And indeed of SCL hosting many differing viewpoints. When, as you have, the power of a continuing prominent platform that gives you a certain power, how you use it has real impact. And I object to the way you are using it now. Content in your article “Adhering to Our Values” was discarded in favor of potshots by focusing on half-truths and obscure incidents; the flip side of the Democrats who are still throwing hissy fits over Trump being elected. The title mi...
LIAM MCPHERSON Trout Creek – “Probably the river. Jump in, get cooled off, continue until you feel good. “ ADRIAN WALKER, – Trout Creek – "Jump into the lake. Come into a store where it’s cool.” FIONA WALKER, Thompson Falls – “I work in an air- conditioned office. Have fun and dress in layers and don’t get stressed out.” SUE HARDING, Whitefish – “I get up early and go inside during the middle of the day. I am staying at Quinn’s so I go shopping and go to air-conditioned stores.” MELISSA HERSCHLER, Trout Creek – “I use a lot of fans and neck c...
Ambulances: Hot Springs 4, Plains 9, Trout Creek 2, T, Falls 12. Saturday, July 13 Animal complaint, H. Springs Threats, T,Falls Road hazard, Plains Traffic, T,Falls Animal complaint, Weeksville Trespass, Noxon Animal complaint, H. Springs Traffic stop, T. Falls Traffic stop, Trout Creek Sunday, July 14 Traffic stop, Trout Creek Disturbance, T. Falls Welfare check, T. Falls Assist, Plains Traffic stop, Plains Assist motorist, T. Falls Vehicle crash, Plains Traffic stop, Trout Creek Assist, Trout Creek Animal complaint, T. Falls Traffic stop, T....
Montana Highway Patrol Kathryn Hensrude, 29, night speeding, $70. Jamasson Lacer, 40, careless driving, $85; failure to carry proof of insurance, $275. Brandon Larson, 36, daytime speeding, $55. Derek Klatzkin, 23, daytime speeding, $120. Franklin Herschler, 23, careless driving, $75; operating without liability insurance, 1st offense, $85. Jennifer Ward, 44, speeding in a restricted zone, $55. Dillon Fryxell, 27, daytime speeding, $70. John Reid, 31, daytime speeding, $120. Camas Rinehart, 17, daytime speeding, $20. Hen Sayler, 73, careless dr...
Trout Creek was graced by the presence of more than a couple dozen classic cars Saturday when Cool Summer Nights Car Show took on its 15th season showcasing some of the finest automotive selections in the area. Just as the name implies, it was a cool Saturday morning with the temperature gauge at the 43-degree mark. Plains resident Gary McGraw transported his 1931 Ford Roadster Pickup 60 miles north on Highway 200 to Trout Creek. He claimed, "It was a little nippy coming up." He stated that the...
Butte’s Grandstreet Theatre is bringing the play Every Brilliant Thing to communities throughout Montana, including Thompson Falls, to engage residents in a conversation about suicide prevention. This play delivers a unique angle on suicide prevention, as it utilizes humor and audience interaction as effective vehicles to deliver messages of connection, resilience, gratitude and hope. The Thompson Falls performance is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rex Theatre. The play is about an hour long and will be followed with a s...
Fine dining, friends and wolverines were the themes at the Elks Lodge in Thompson Falls on June 12. The Cube Iron-Cataract Coalition (CICC) hosted a banquet with a catered meal from the Dog Hill Bistro. Admission was $10, which included a plate of chicken, potato salad and baked beans. There was also an extensive display of silent auction items and a 50/50 raffle. The CICC is a local group of people with the mission of "working to build awareness and support for the existing backcountry of the C...
What do you get when you mix lawn mowers revving, ducks racing, and horseshoes flying? The Coyote Days at the Wild Coyote Saloon in Thompson Falls. The fun starts on Friday, July 26 and doesn’t slow down until Sunday. There will be live music from The Wayne Brothers, Dave and Deb Oliver, and The Good, Bad and Ugly band. Friday night will kick off the Coyote Days with a 9 p.m. performance from The Wayne Brothers. Friday will also be the day for vendor set up. Saturdays is packed full of entertainment with the lawnmower races starting at 2 p.m. D...
Sanders County Veterans Transportation (SCVT) announced the successful completion of its Spring Fundraising Raffle on July 4. This event is made possible by the continued support of the People of Sanders County and many others in their own communities and was conducted by our talented fundraiser Ron Chisenhall, SCVT Treasurer. The money raised is used to facilitate the purchase of vehicles operated by the DAV Volunteer Transportation Network serving Veterans living in Sanders County. A typical purchase begins with a commitment of local funds, u...
This year will mark 10 years for the Big Sky Blues Festival. The festival will be held in at Pilgrim Creek Park in Noxon next weekend, August 2-4. The festival highlights the blues style of music and all that makes the genre so loved. This year, the vendors will include several newcomers, great food, fun and lots of opportunities for arts and crafts. The festival will hit the ground running Friday night with a hamburger and hot dog barbecue and live music. The barbecue is free to those who buy a weekend pass, or you can purchase individual day...
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A semi and an SUV collided on Highway 200 in front of Aitken's Quik Stop east of Noxon last Thursday. both drivers were transported to hospitals. The semi, which came to rest on its side, blocked both lanes of traffic, forcing vehicles to continue around the back side of Aitken's. No further details were available from the Montana Highway Patrol....
Dale Peters was named Trust Lands Forester of the Year for 2018 in the state of Montana. Peters has been serving as Forest Management Supervisor on the Plains Unit since 2014. Peters earned this honor by supervising Plains Unit Foresters and the sale of almost 15 million board feet of salvage lumber that was affected by insects or fire damage. This lumber was divided into 12 different sales. Peters also serves the fire program as an engine boss and as a heavy equipment boss. He shares a passion...
Baroque music is centuries old, but the following for the yearly Montana Baroque Festival at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort is nothing new either, as more than 460 people flocked in from Montana and across the country to hear the musicians play last week at the 16th Annual Montana Baroque Music Festival at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort. Adam LaMotte, the festival's artistic director, said he recognizes about half of the people at the festivals each year and calls them "baroque groupies." Organizers...
There was no lack of entertainment along Main Street in Thompson Falls Saturday afternoon. Rose Park was bustling with informational and vendor booths at Summer Splash, a summer celebration series. A highlight for the youngsters, and adults alike, was the ever-fun dunk tank. Softball player Lila Adams, who has quite the arm for an 8-year-old, tossed the ball at the target with hopes of dunking elementary school teacher Cory Kump. Although she hit the target straight on, she just didn't have the...
The sports will remain the same, only some of the faces in charge of local high school programs will change. Several coaching changes have been made at Sanders County schools ahead of the 2019-2020 school year. In Thompson Falls, former boys Blue Hawk coach Chadd Laws has been hired to take over the Lady Hawk hoop program as head coach. In his first year coaching girls basketball in Thompson Falls, Laws will be assisted by Michael Benson, who has served as boys assistant coach for the past two...
