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TO THE RESCUE – Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District Chief James Russell hasn't turned in his fire engines or new personal watercraft for saving lives via a sled. He and his son, Jace, 7, enjoy the snow and sun at a hill at Plains Golf Course. His wife, Mary, and daughter, Emmy, 9, along with dozens of others hit the golf course's slippery slope, a popular sledding spot, on Sunday....
Every year the local youth outdoors organization Project ASCENT holds a winter themed carnival for children and their families during the colder months of the year. Last Saturday, the event was held at the Thompson Falls Elementary campus. Youths that came to the event could participate in 12 games designed and built by the Project ASCENT team. Participants won tickets at each game, and the tickets were turned in for fun, educational fun prizes purchased by the organization. Participation was...
20 started off with snow – a lot of it! In three days Thompson Falls got 17 inches of snow. The following week, more snow fell bringing the depth to 30 inches. The week after that the weather warmed up and Thompson Falls received almost an inch of rain on top of the snow. 30 YEARS AGO • JANUARY 17, 1991 RAIN COLLAPSES MUSEUM ROOF Recent heavy snows coupled with a continuous rain worked to collapse the roof on the Old Jail Museum in Thompson Falls and sent worries of doubt to museum directors as to the future of the popular attraction. Mus...
MIKE ZENTZ, Oklahoma - “I’d choose pulled pork.” SCARLETTE SCHWINDT, Thompson Falls - “Spaghetti!” CAROL BAYLOR, Thompson Falls - “The shredded potato casserole. It’s easy to cook and everybody loves it.” SUSIE KACK, Thompson Falls - “My favorite thing to take to a potluck is a big, tossed salad.” SHILA WEESE, Thompson Falls - “My favorite potluck, both to eat and to bring, is seven-layer dip.” RACHAEL GOHL, Tacoma, Washington - “I would do a veggie pizza....
Following the entertainment trend of virtual events, Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) is hosting an online presentation featuring award-winning photographer and author Paul Bannick, a wildlife aficionado. The event, in which Bannick will personally present photos and experiences from his newly released book, “Snowy Owl – A Visual Natural History,” will take place Tuesday, February 16 at 7 p.m., according to a KLT press release. “If your average picture is worth a thousand words, a Paul Bannick wildlife photograph is worth 20,000,” stated Ted Williams,...
Anybody and everybody knows that homesteading isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s hard work. It’s a heavy responsibility. Whether you consider yourself a pro, or a beginner like myself, people will always face setbacks and loss. It’s been nearly a month now, since our area faced one of Montana’s most historical windstorms. Driving home that day, I was shocked at all the damage I saw. Trees torn up from their roots, laid across highways, roads and homes. The loss of electricity that had everyone searching for gasoline to fuel their generator...
LOTS OF INFORMATION IN NORTHERN PACIFIC LEDGER Excerpt from Wild Horse Plains Centennial Issue - 1983 On February 12, 1883, 35 bales of hay were shipped by Northern Pacific freight from Thompson Falls to J.L. Hallett, Plains, three days after the first NP locomotive arrived in the vicinity from the west over newly-laid railroad tracks. The ledger was found several years ago in the attic of the original Plains depot when it was torn down to make room for the present newer structure. A study of...
JOSIE BRAY, Thompson Falls - “I would say chili, or soup. Something warm.” PAUL CARLSON, Trout Creek - “I’ve got about five or six favorites, can’t decide.” LESLIE ROBERTS, Trout Creek - “Some kind of soup. That’s my go-to in the winter. Maybe broccoli cheese.” CHARLIE BARRUS, Trout Creek - “I would say some kind of stew, and chicken and dumplings.” TAMMY RAINES, Thompson Falls - “Chicken noodle soup, because my stepmom would always make that for me when I was sick.” NICHOLE SCHULZ, Thompson Falls - “Beef stew, homemade though....
For many, the great outdoors of Montana is the prime calling that brings them here. A good portion of that love for the outdoors is rooted in the wild creatures that roam the state’s mountains, valleys and waterways. According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, a private non-profit research group that specializes on analyzing and distributing information on public policy and the environment, in 2016 there were nearly 150,000 visits to Montana where the entire goal was wildlife-watching. This number grows each year and now amateur wildlife p...
Clark Fork Valley Hospital announced that the first baby born there in 2021 is Gracie Gianna Burbach (above). Tia and Kyle Burbach of Plains welcomed daughter Gracie Gianna Saturday, January 16 at 12:26 p.m. at the hospital in Plains. Maternal grandmother is Gina Phillips. Paternal grandparents are Brenda and Steve Burbach....
As the community continues to recover from the historic windstorm that swept through the county nearly two weeks ago, many of the local businesses and residents are still in the process of cleaning up from the excessive damage they witnessed. Thompson River Animal Care Shelter (TRACS), was hit particularly hard during the windstorm, and much of that damage can still be seen, even when driving by. However, not all hope is lost for the crew at TRACS, as they work diligently to get the shelter...
The Main Street General Store in Noxon changed ownership last fall when Joe Hokel purchased the historic mercantile. He has a few goals in mind for the newly named Angry Beaver General Store. He plans to keep the antiqueness by incorporating "subtle changes" and offer products the community wants and needs. While many people try to recreate an old west ghost town feel by introducing reclaimed and refurbished commodities, the Angry Beaver General Store is special in that it simply is the real...
I have heard people say that last week’s storm was unparalleled in the past, not so, read on. 50 YEARS AGO AUGUST 12, 1971 WINDSTORM DAMAGES ROOFS, SNAPS TREES The worst wind and hailstorm to strike western Sanders County hit the Plains, Thompson Falls and Trout Creek areas Thursday afternoon stripping roofs, breaking large trees like matchsticks, and peppering the Trout Creek area with hail the size of marbles. Some observers described the strong winds as “twister type.” Ranger George Leighton said actually two storms struck the area almos...
Jordan Fisher, Thompson Falls - “One thing I have learned from last week’s storm is there is always someone willing to lend a hand, no matter what, especially in a small community.” Terry Harris, Thompson Falls - “What I learned from the storm this last week was I’m grateful for friends and family that come by and help. To the people who brought generators and food and oxygen bottles to keep the oxygen flowing in our home.” Betty Reichert, Thompson Falls - “To have a full tank and have at least five extra gallons in the garage.” Ches...
The holidays aren't the only time for pie. A homemade pie can be a delicious treat any time of year. One ingredient that may be overlooked is the thickener that transforms the filling from a runny mess into that sought-after, sliceable filling that allows you to serve a picture-perfect slice of pie. Every recipe is different when it calls for a thickening agent. Some recipes thicken with flour, others call for cornstarch, and some use the addition of tapioca. What's the difference between each,...
A fire destroyed the Thompson Falls Genki Asian Cafe on October 17. The blaze burned all night, and the next day there was nothing left but scraps of metal and ash. Jerry Lai, the owner of Genki, has been in the area for several years, however, few know the story of the man who lost everything in that fire. Lai lived in the back of the restaurant and was awoken late that Saturday night to a banging on his door. When he went to answer it, he found Thompson Falls Police Officer Roy Scott who told...
Sandy Compton's new book from Blue Creek Press - The Dog With His Head On Sideways - begins with a tale from the banks of the Ob River in Siberia, and ends with "The Longest Day of the Year," on the Rocky Mountain Front in Teton County, Montana. Between the two are 18 other "sappy sentimental stories" gathered over several decades from around the world. With two exceptions ("I'll let readers figure out which ones," Compton said), all are connected somehow to the mythical small town of...
Sure, avocados have received a lot of negative attention in the news lately. From their attainability, to quality, all the way to their heavy price tag. But there is no denying that the simple addition of avocado will easily upgrade pretty much everything, from a piece of toast to a bland, everyday salad. However, it's time to start talking about another use for this versatile fruit, and that is when you add it to your smoothie. A secret ingredient that will result in a smooth, creamy texture,...
THE MARTIN QUINNS WERE AMONG THE EARLY SETTLERS Excerpt from Wild Horse Plains Centennial Issue - 1983 One of the more prominent of the early day settlers in the Plains area was Martin Quinn who came to western Montana as a miner but spent the greater part of his adult life as operator of a resort area known, and still operating at the present time, as Quinn’s Hot Springs. Quinn, a native of Ireland, and his wife of a few years, a native of England, arrived in the area a year after the Northern Pacific Railroad was completed in 1883. They start...
GIN WEBER, Bigfork - “I do my taxes as soon as the paperwork comes in.” MARC TERRAZAS, Thompson Falls - “I prepare my taxes well before the April 15 deadline.” KIMBERLY PATTON, Plains - “I file ahead of time. I don’t wait for the last minute for anything.” TAYLOR HUNTSMAN, Sun Valley, California - “I usually cut it close, but I try to get it in before the deadline. Just waiting on those W2s.” MARY YODER, Plains - “My husband takes care of that, but I assume he does it ahead of time.” LEEMAN MATTHEW, Plains - “I file my taxes ahead of time....
The snow is here, but that doesn’t mean the hiking season is over! Hiking in wintertime is a fun, rewarding experience in its own right. And once you get back home, warm food and a hot drink taste even better. The best part? For those who live near the Scotchman Peaks region, there’s no shortage of amazing places to explore. Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness has launched its winter hiking season, and there are already plenty of great outings to add to your schedule. The scheduled hikes provide a chance to explore our wild backyard on sno...
AquaPrawnics, a shrimp production and hatchery focused on indoor aquaculture of clean, fresh and sustainable salt water shrimp and prawns, has opened its first facility in Noxon. "It's one of the most unique and unexpected businesses that you would expect out of western Montana," said AquaPrawnics CEO John Novitsky. Alongside shrimp farming, AquaPrawnics plans to utilize the waste from the shrimp operations. Biochar, a byproduct from generating their own renewable energy, and algae they grow on...
by Shana Neesvig Three Sanders County students were inadvertently overlooked in last week’s Ledger from the Montana State University’s 2020 fall semester honor roll recognition feature. From Hot Springs, Sydney Jackson earned President’s List honors by earning a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Earning Dean’s List honors for receiving a 3.5 grade point average or better were Hot Springs’ Addison Mueller and Heron’s Emma Kardokus....
As the world spins on, one trapper still remembers the old days where trapping was a necessity. Today, he still believes it is. Bob Sink trapped in Colorado professionally for nearly 11 years and has been interested in the field since he was young. He worked with game wardens, ranchers and landowners to help siphon off some damage-causing critters, and to make some money on the side. Few have as much experience, or as much shear knowledge, on the subject. He has attended numerous trapper's...
7 YEARS AGO • JANUARY 3, 1951 LAUNDRY IS YEAR’S FIRST NEW BUSINESS A laundry is Thompson Falls’ first new business of 1951. The EZ Way Laundry, to be operated by Mrs. LeRoy Hanson in a building adjacent to their home, and across the street from the county jail, opened for business January 2. Equipped to do washing but not finished work, the all electric laundry boasts of five automatic washers and one small dryer all set up. Another large dryer is supposedly on its way. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson extend a welcome to all who care to come and inspe...
