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Yard work can be hard work, but that didn't stop a group of volunteers from spending their Saturday helping those in need with their yards. It was all part of the Plains Fall Cleanup Day and the volunteers tackled everything from mowing to gutter cleaning. The Plains Beautification Committee got only 22 volunteers, half as many as the spring cleanup in May, but they had a lot of young people helping this time, including nearly the entire Ercanbrack family - Emory, 17, Kalem, 15, Annika, 13, and...
The Sanders County Fair Board met last week to recap the 2023 fair. More than a dozen community members showed up to the board meeting last Wednesday at the fairgrounds. “It was a very challenging summer for us,” board chairman Randy Woods stated. “We had a hard time finding summer help and some of the fences didn’t get fixed right and coolers didn’t get fixed.” Woods also stated the fair had issues with a phone line that affected an ATM. He also noted that the River Road East Fire prompted some people to not show up, though there was no thre...
A member of the Plains Library chess club is making his own chess set, but it's not going to help him win. Gary Olson is crafting handmade glass chess pieces to give away to the winner of an upcoming chess tournament. "I wanted to do something special for the club," said Olson, who has competed with the club since it began in March, but instead of competing, he's going to help referee the tournaments. Olson finished the last two queens last Thursday. "It's a beautiful gift and it's something the...
As work continues on phases 1 and 2 of the wastewater project in Thompson Falls, there's a new highlight. Thompson Falls High School students worked last week to complete a mural on the side of a sewer lift station that sits just above the railroad tracks between the East and West ramps. Teacher Micah Grossberg and his Art 1 class took advantage of a late-summer warm day last Wednesday and painted the mural that depicts a series of pipes. The students spent the entire school day first prepping...
The Lakeside Motel & Resort in Trout Creek has had a unique guest the last few weeks. Debbie Traver said an albino squirrel has been hanging out at the business and shared this photo with The Ledger....
I was at the Sanders County Fair every day this year for various reasons. On Thursday my mom and I judged entries in the 4-H Home Ec building, Friday I volunteered for the Fair Foundation in the beer booth, and Saturday and Sunday I was there covering various events for the newspaper. I felt like I was at the fair a lot this year, though definitely not as much as the 4-H families and vendors. The Sanders County Fair is pretty special in that admission is still free and the grounds are still covered in grass. The $10 daily parking fee is more...
Life is full right now. Time seems compressed, but on Saturday, I will take a day to travel to the Colville Reservation to visit a dried-up cemetery. I have written about this place and those buried here often, including this piece — slightly modified — for The River Journal, telling of my 40th visit to the grave of Joseph of the Nez Perce. I would apologize for repeating myself, but the message here bears repeating. Nespelem, Washington, October 25, 2014: There are few new buildings in Nespelem. Or newish, at least. Of note within the vil...
9 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 20, 1933 ROADS IN MARVELOUS SHAPE Do you remember the way the roads were a couple of years back? Rough, rocky, bumpy, crooked and narrow. If you traveled over Montana roads much then you can hardly conceive as you glide along the oiled graded highways that are now evident that you are now in Montana. The Clarks Fork between Plains and Missoula, eighty miles, is now completed, graded, graveled, bridged with concrete, and now partially oiled. Before the year is out the entire stretch will be oiled. You skim along, smooth...
DIANE WALTERS, Plains - “Yes and no. It came too fast this year, but I love fall.” PETER SKAUDIS, Plains - “The cooler weather will make it nice for working outside. I’m looking forward to it.” SHANON CHOJNACKY, Trout Creek - “I love fall riding but I’m not looking forward to Winter.” MADI KOONCE, Trout Creek - “I love the cooler weather of autumn but don’t like that snow is coming.” BROOKE ELDRIDGE, Trout Creek - “Yes, I am very happy for fall, the smells, the colors, the cool temperatures.” SANDY PACE, KALISPELL - “Yes I love fall because...
Ambulance: T. Falls, 12; Plains, 12; Trout Creek, 5; Hot Springs, 3; Dixon, 2; Noxon, 1. Monday, September 11 Theft, T. Falls. Other accident, Dixon. Livestock, Paradise. Other law violations, Noxon. Disturbance, Plains. Fire, Paradise. General animal call/complaint, T. Falls. Request for welfare check, Paradise. Attempt to locate, T. Falls. Child custody issues, Plains. Abandoned vehicle, T. Falls. Littering, Hot Springs. Civil standby, Hot Springs. Suspicious activity, Heron. Motor vehicle crash, Paradise. Livestock, Hot Springs. Request for...
Montana Highway Patrol Michael Chapin, Jr., 46, failure to carry proof of insurance in vehicle, 2nd offense, $135; night speeding, $70. Jacob Susic, 42, seatbelt violation, $20. Tye Thompson, 52, seatbelt violation, $20. Daniel Johnston, 55, operate non-commercial vehicle with alcohol concentration of 0.08% BAC or greater, 1st offense, $935. Walter Bowden IV, 28, seatbelt violation, $20. Marci Mangold, 46, day speeding, $70. Jonathan Jansen, 25, operating with expired registration, $85; reckless driving, 1st offense, $275. Geri Urann, 63, day...
May 6, 1967 - September 10, 2023 Gary "Brett" Doyle, a cherished husband, father, educator, and coach, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 56 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Brett was born on May 6, 1967, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He then moved to Thompson Falls, Montana, with his mom and twin, Kelly. During his early years, he shared his childhood with his twin brother, Kelly Doyle, and younger brother, Jody Doyle. Brett was the beloved son of Nancy Doyle and was lovingly adopted by...
With the effect that the higher interest rates and housing prices have had on the affordability of housing, the prospect of owning a home might seem a bit out of reach. The Montana Board of Housing, or MBOH, has various benefits designed to help with bridging that gap of owning a home. Some of the benefits of using MBOH is that they have lower interest rates than that of conventional financing. Their regular loan program is currently at 5.75% versus the conventional mortgage rates of 7.625%. They have various programs that offer down payment an...
The newly formed Rocky Ridge Saddle Club held its first omoksee event last Saturday in Noxon. “There was a pre-existing club so we just started it up again,” Natalie Erwin said. The arena with an announcer’s stand was already in place. “We have campers who showed up the night before,” Erwin said. Several people from Libby camped overnight along with riders from Eureka and Kalispell. They made up seven of the 31 participants in Saturday’s games. “It has been a fun day,” Joe Brooks from Libby said. He and his wife Tricia rode in the games in th...
The AVA law group from Billings held a special meeting at the Paradise Center on Thursday, September 14. The group wants to inform the public of their rights regarding damages incurred from the River Road East Fire. The fire consumed thousands of acres and several buildings. Andrew Van Arsdale, AVA founder, said he makes it his job to represent anyone who feels they have been wronged. “It is their civil right under the law to seek redress and money for damages caused by the fire if the railroad is responsible.” Arsdale comes from a long line of...
The Plains football team didn't just win at home Friday evening, the Horsemen stampeded the Troy Trojans for a 68-6 triumph. The local hero of the week would have to be Darren Standeford, a junior, who caught three interceptions and ran some 80 total yards for three touchdowns. Plains head coach Mike Tatum was ecstatic about the win and hopes it will motivate his boys for the rest of the season. "We really focused on finishing plays this last week, whether it was blocking, tackling or whatever,...
HOT SPRINGS 39, LINCOLN 19 The Hot Springs Savage Heat headed to Lincoln to face off against the Lynx last Friday, adding another win under their belts 39-19. In the first quarter the Savage Heat took a quick lead with David Chapman running in for a touchdown from the Lynx defense's kickoff. Nick McAllister had a 51-yard run earning Hot Springs the second touchdown for the quarter. Lincoln was able to break through the Savage Heat's tight knit defense to put them on the scoreboard. Hot Springs...
The Thompson Falls soccer teams traveled to Superior last Saturday, with the U6 through U13 teams competing. Carole Jensen said the U6 age 8-10 team played great games and had fun. Coach Adams' U13 team won 9-3 against Trout Creek. Coach Carole and Coach Zack's U13 team won 9-0 against Superior. "We're excited to see the skill levels that the U13 teams are showing," Jensen said. The Thompson Falls teams will play at home on Saturday, September 23. Games start at 9 a.m. and go throughout the...
The Noxon Red Devils played host to the Hot Springs Lady Savage Heat last Tuesday, fighting their way to winning in five sets, 24-26, 25-19, 25-19, 25-16, 20-25, 15-10. During the first set both teams engaged in intense volleys, making the teams work together. Hot Springs tried to put distance on the scoreboard but Noxon kept their defenses. In the second set the Red Devils used their teamwork to take an early and swift lead. Hot Springs tried to catch up but it was not enough for the set win....
The Fall Mack Days event on Flathead Lake kicked off last week with a total of 492 lake trout entries. Felix Gauci of Stevensville is leading the anglers with a total of 179, second is Mike Benson of Lonepine (163), third David Myers of Riverton, Wyoming (150), fourth Jack Kirkland of Missoula (131), fifth Larry Ashwell of Missoula (126), in sixth is Bob Stewart of Kalispell (114), seventh Scott Bombard of Missoula (94), eighth Larry Karper of Florence (85), ninth Richard Kreis of Huson (73) and Steve Mack of Helena rounds out the top 10 with...
SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. TABBY 6. ARMS 10. SEXT 14. AGRIA 15. LITHUANIA 17. THANKSGIVING DAY 19. SAD 20. HAS 21. PAEON 22. COL 23. ALBS 24. SIDE 26. BOLTED 29. ATAR 31. ALAE 32. PAC 34. DABS 35. SHIED 37. CEBU 38. SKI 39. ANIL 40. TEAL 41. ENAMOR 43. SANS 45. TARE 46. AAR 47. PLONK 49. ASL 50. GEL 53. GO UNDER THE KNIFE 57. UNREALITY 58. NAZIS 59. TEED 60. SOU 61. TEAKS SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. TATWS 2. AGHA 3. BRAD 4. BIN 5. YAK 6. ALGAL 7. RIIS 8. MTV 9. SHIPLOAD 10. SAGEST 11. ENDO 12. XIAN 13. TAY 16. UNABLE 18. SHOE 22. CD 23. ABLE 24. SABIN 25. IRS...
The Clark Fork Soccer Alliance U15 coed team went up against a Bitterroot junior varsity team at Amundson Sports Complex Thursday and finished with a 1-1 tie. It took just over 25 minutes in the first half for Jacob Hutchins of the Clark Fork Soccer Alliance to slam one over the head of Bitterroot Hawk keeper Peter Harrington, the only senior on the Bitterroot team. It was only a few minutes for the Hawks to return the favor and tie the game 1-1. Harrington had several saves, but Clark Fork Alli...
The girls Clark Fork Soccer Alliance continued to be undefeated after chalking up their fourth win of the season against a high school junior varsity team. The girls U19 team stomped the Hamilton Lady Broncs 8-2 at Amundson Sports Complex last Monday. "The team is showing good technical and tactical play. We've been working on good passing, keeping the ball on the ground, moving from back to front and staying connected as a unit," said Nick Lawyer, head coach for the Clark Fork team, which has...
OVER THE HILL GANG W L Com'Bak Kids 4 0 Fun Team 3 1 Jokers Wild 3 1 Roll'n Along 1 3 Leftovers 1 3 Mixed Nuts 0 4 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 811; Scr. Series: Fun Team, 2146; Hcp. Game: Fun Team, 919; Hcp. Series: Fun Team, 2470; Mens Inv. Scr. Game: Ron Beaty, 256; Scr. Series: Ron Beaty, 603;. Wmns Inv. Scr Game: Ginger Ward, 173; Scr Series: Wendy Kelley, 470. INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE W L Bernie's Auto 7 1 Highlead 5 3 Mountain Plains 4 4 Howard Services 4 4 Schitts & Giggles 2 6 Pocket Pounders 1 7 Team Scr. Game: Bernie’s Auto, 742; Scr. S...
by Annie Wooden The Over the Hill Gang finished out their 2023 season on Monday, enjoying a final round at River’s Bend and a steak luncheon. Gary Thompson had the low gross round for the men with a 39, while Scott Garr shot the low net of 30, Lana Nolen had the low gross for the women with a 46 and Kristy Beaty the women’s low net of 31. Showing off in the final round, Davey Petteys (No. 6) and Garr (No. 9) each had a chip-in, Bruce Sterling and Tom Pride won the pay for par competition on No. 2 and Pride (No. 3), Thompson (No. 7), Nolen (No...
