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I covered some of the 4-H at the fair this past weekend and while I normally like to meander through the stalls picking out all the different animals I want to take home, this year I had to dive into some research and find out what actually goes into everything the 4-H kids do. I spoke with several 4-H members during my time at the fair and I received answers all similar to one another. Everyone was happy to be back after the uncertainty of last year. One thing I didn’t realize was that this is a way of life for these kids, and without it, l...
It’s encouraging to hear that the Forest Service has been working on keeping a portion of their fire camp waste out of the local landfills. Brady Brewster from NBC Montana reported that the Forest Service contacted Mike Bishop, chief operating officer of Recyclops, a company that serves remote areas and provides “incident-based recycling to Montana.” Bishop said that it’s important to recycle, even in areas that might be difficult, to reduce our carbon footprint for future generations. WHY SHOULD WE REDUCE OUR GIANT, TRASHY FOOTPRINT? Reasons t...
2 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 23, 1911 A PLEA FOR THE FAIR The first Sanders County Fair will open at Plains on October 5 and will continue for three days. It is the desire of the management to interest every citizen of the county in making the fair a success and in order to do this I am printing this appeal to every citizen to be present at the fair, and to bring or send an exhibit, if it is only a small quantity of any grain, grass, vegetable or fruit. Bring any livestock, as there are premiums offered for all kinds of produce and stock. The...
Donna Farrington, Thompson Falls - “I think winter begins on Halloween, because it always snows on Halloween and that’s when hunting season starts. summer starts to end a little bit before that, about the end of September.” Frances Lane, Thompson Falls - “Whenever summer decides to end. It is different every year.” Theo Nygaard, Thompson Falls - “When the snow flies.” Morgan Totzauer, Thompson Falls - “Summer usually ends around November, when it stops getting hot and the fires die.” Steve Totzauer, Thompson Falls - "Summer is over when we p...
After last year's cancellation due to COVID-19, Montana Shakespeare in the Park (MSIP) returned for its 2021 season. This year's summer productions were, "A Midsummer's Night Dream" shown at Trout Creek Park, sponsored by Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) and "Cymbeline," shown at the fairgrounds in Plains, sponsored by Plains Woman's Club. MSIP has been touring for 49 years, traveling nearly 7,000 miles through Montana and neighboring states. After a year of uncertainty, the...
Continued from last week... • Gem Peak – 8 miles SW of Noxon. It started as a camp lookout with a 15-foot pole platform. 1939, 20-foot pole tower L-4 cab. 1964, 30-foot tower with a R-6 flat cab. Staffed into the 1970s. Now available for rent on the Recreational Rental program • Government Mountain – 3 miles NE of Noxon. Established with a cabin in 1930. Fifty-foot pole L-4 tower built in 1931, abandoned in 1950. • Green Mountain – 8 miles N of Trout Creek. Developed as a camp in 1933, 50-fo...
Karli Thomas, Thompson Falls - “I am most excited to meet my new students and to have an active year in physical education with them.” Morgan Owens, Thompson Falls - “Being back in my home community and teaching. I am also teaching junior high for the first time so that will be an exciting experience. I am excited to create relationships with older students this year.” Kaela Burgess, Heron - “To become part of this community. We just moved our family over here for some great opportunities and we are looking forward to being part of the team....
Natalie and Jason Frankhauser of Plains welcomed a son, Nolan Thomas Frankhauser, on July 12, 2021. Nolan was born at Clark Fork valley Hospital, measuring 7 pounds, 9 ounces and 20 inches long. He joins a sister, Josie. Maternal grandparents are Thomas Ruzicka of Sacramento, California, and Tracy Ruzicka of Big Spring, Texas. Maternal great-grandparent is Dewey Sigmon of Lockhart, South Carolina. Paternal grandparents are Tom Price of Seattle and Diane Price of Tacoma, Washington. Paternal...
Tiffany Hansen and Ben Plumlee of Trout Creek welcomed a son, William Wray Plumlee, on July 8, 2021, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. William was 6 pounds, 2.8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. He joins siblings Charlie and Alexia. Maternal grandparents are Patti and Gary Vinson of Springtown, Texas. Maternal great-grandparent is Patsy Johnson of Graham, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Charles and Wanda Plumlee of Keller, Texas. Welcome, William!...
The arena motocross event at Sanders County Fairgrounds last weekend was a big success, according to Jamie Larsen, who ran the two-day competition with her husband, Tyler. The Top Dawg Arena Cross competition drew more than 250 spectators on Friday and some 400 were in the stands Saturday evening, attracting over 60 racers each day. The competitors included 17 racers from Trout Creek, Thompson Falls and Plains, ranging from 6-year-old Gavin Gamboa to 39-year-old Anthony Young, both of Plains....
There is a great exodus in the world today. After COVID-19 struck so many people in so many ways, a great number of Americans have begun to re-evaluate the way they live their lives. The people are coming out to the country and moving away from big cities. As they do, they are beginning to realize the way of life lived for many years by those who call Montana home. However, there are many Montana youths who have not had the opportunity to experience the outdoors in the same way many outsiders wi...
Outdoorsmen often find themselves wondering what to bring into the bush. There are sometimes heated discussions about whether to bring a knife, axe or machete out into the bush. Everyone agrees that each reigns supreme in one area or another, but one can still hear folks say that they prefer one or another generally above all else in survival. The simple fact remains that were anyone to be sent anywhere in the world, there is always a better tool for the job. George Washington Sears, famously known by his pen name Nessmuk, had an idea for what...
The 2021 Huckleberry Festival in Trout Creek was a huge success, according to organizers. Elizabeth Haagenson, chairperson of the festival, said, "I think it went great with everything we were up against." She referenced the smoke and coming back after a year of pandemic, among other things. "It was all a lot of fun," Haagenson added. The event saw several new performances, including one by a belly dancing group out of Sandpoint, Idaho. The dance, performed by Roxy "Sapphire" Harper, was a...
LOOKOUTS IN SANDERS COUNTY It's hard to believe there were 82 lookouts in Sanders County. As a matter of fact, Montana's first two Forest Service lookouts were built in Sanders County. The first lookout stations to be established were Squaw Peak and Mount Silcox. There are a multitude of fire lookout designs and types used over the years. Very early lookouts were constructed mostly of wood or logs and didn't follow any uniform design as they were made with whatever materials were on the site at...
KATHY DUNN, Hamilton, Montana - “Everybody can come out, the whole family, and have a great time! There’s a variety of things to look at and see. Its just a fun time!” SUE SHAMBAUGH, Grantsdale, Montana - “Not only just the huckleberries themselves and the ice cream, but it is nice seeing everybody out again, with no masks and happiness and unity.” JASON HUNTER, Weippe, Idaho - “I’m impressed with the Huckleberry Festival, in just the number of vendors that come to a small community. It’s a pretty large event.” STEPHANEY IRVINE, Thompson...
While the continuation of COVID-19 has left many seeking some sense of normalcy, one aspect of life has remained consistent for residents and that is the efforts of the Thompson Falls Public Library as they persevere and steadily bring aid to those who need it. Before the pandemic hit and long after it subsides, the library will continue to provide their services, several of which may still be unknown to the community. During the pandemic, the community sought out help from the library as many a...
A Thompson Falls book club recently honored its founding member. The club was started and organized by Mary Netz in 2001, after she moved to Thompson Falls from New Mexico. According to Netz, she was part of a book club in New Mexico and found that she missed it, so she started her own in Thompson Falls. However, at 87 years old and with worsening Parkinson's disease, Netz has decided to move back closer to family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. "It's so beautiful here, it reminds me of northern...
6 YEARS AGO • AUGUST 11, 1916 HOYT AND PETERSON BLOCK NEARLY COMPLETED H.A. Burke of Missoula, who has the contract for the plumbing and installation of the heating plant in the Hoyt and Peterson new brick block, spent the first of the week here looking after the work. He reports that work on the plumbing is now completed but it will take some three weeks longer to finish equipping the heating plant. W.A. Darling of the Power City Jewelry company moved his stock from the old location in the Herriott building into the east side of the store ro...
AUDRE SUZANNE, Thompson Falls - “My very favorite sport has always been gymnastics because they fly through the air! They do unbelievable stunts!” JAKE RYAN, Plains - “I would have to say couple’s ice skating. I kind of grew up with it because my dad was an amazing ice skater. He was actually asked to be on one of the pro teams in Canada, so I got to learn ice skating when I was very young.” MARLENE CRAIG, Thompson Falls - “I like the gymnastics and the equestrians. The horses because I was raised on a ranch, and the other one I just enjoy watc...
Despite the high heat and continued COVID jitters, more than 300 people decided to go for "baroque" at Quinn's Hot Springs Resort last week to hear musicians of international caliber. It was the 17th Annual Montana Baroque Music Festival. Most of the music had been composed some 400 years ago, but it's still going strong today, according to Adam LaMotte, a violinist in the festival and its artistic director. "Baroque music is very lovely and still lively," said the Portland, Oregon, resident....
A Thompson Falls student's essay has been recognized at the national level. Marley Neesvig, who is entering the seventh grade at Thompson Falls Junior High wrote an essay for the Clark Fork Valley Elks Lodge's Americanism Essay contest. The topic for the contest for the 2020-2021 school year was "How can patriotism be demonstrated?" Neesvig's essay was chosen a winner at the local level, moving on to the state competition. The essay was then chosen as one of the top three in the state for fifth...
Thompson Falls Woman's Club (TFWC) has nominated member Karen Gustavsen for the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Jennie Award. Gustavsen also has been selected to represent Montana in the regional selection of award recipients. Gustavsen's nomination submission consisted of a narrative from club women emphasizing her club leadership roles and club activities, commitment to her community and family and her volunteer spirit. Also submitted were letters of endorsement from GFWC Thompson...
A hummingbird feeds on a Blazing Star in the drive-up at Beagle's Bakery and Espresso in Thompson Falls. Some residents have reported seeing fewer hummingbirds recently with the prevalent smoke in the area. Photo by Katrina Nygaard...
The 6th Annual Court Appointed Special Advocates Ice Cream Social was a big success. "We raised money, we raised awareness and we got two new advocates," said Colleen McCarthy, the primary organizer of the two-hour CASA event at Sanders County Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. It was the biggest fundraiser of the year for CASA, fetching $4,217 from donations and from a silent auction. "CASA is a nationwide program of volunteer advocates who investigate the cases of abused and neglected children in...
Kids at Plains School finished their "Summer Program" last week with a special dessert social and water games on the school football field. For nearly the entire month of July, more than 60 kids from kindergarten to eighth grade participated in several activities, such as sports, safety, community awareness, technology and cooking. Cooking was the specialty for Debbie Brown, coordinator of the four-week program, the result of a $7,500 grant from the Headwaters Foundation in Missoula. The other...
