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Lots of boats fill the Clark Fork River daily, but this past Saturday, the Trout Creek Community Improvement Association (TCCIA) held its annual Paddlin' Poker Run fundraiser, so kayaks, paddle boards, and drift boats were the focused participants on the water. The number of paddlers increased over last year's total of 101, as this year 113 people paddled their way on the river trying to draw the lucky hand. Folks from Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington were on the river paddling for the...
Ronald Reagan once said that freedom is only one generation from being lost forever. On this past July 4, several generations gathered in Noxon for festivities celebrating Independence Day. The day had activities for people of all ages, beginning with a 5k run, pancake breakfast and then a parade. Several people and organizations took part in the parade, which involved candy and the traditional spraying of water from the fire trucks at the end of the parade. Both were a hit, but the candy edged...
For a day, at least, Trout Creek's population tripled. The Cabinet Ridge Riders held their annual poker run this past Saturday in Trout Creek, and if the numbers tell the story, Trout Creek's population of 202 people tripled with over 400 participants in the ride. ATVs were everywhere, especially along Highway 200 through town. Registration began Friday night and continued Saturday morning at the Lakeside Motel & Resort. Riders could not start on the poker run until at least 9 a.m. Saturday....
An audience of 40 people attended a panel discussion Wednesday, June 14, at the Rex Theater in Thompson Falls to listen to experts regarding estate planning. The panel discussion was put together by Deb Wilson with Edward Jones, and Deedee Blaney with Flying S Title and Escrow. Other members of the panel included Jeannette Carr-Smith with Clearwater Properties, Attorney Will McCarthy, and Wayne Egbert with Sunset Hills Funeral Home and Crematory. Acknowledging the large amount of misinformation...
The Cabinet Ridge Riders held their annual Horse Poker Run on Saturday, June 17. This year’s run had 70 riders. Check-in began at 8:40 a.m. at the Wayside Bar and Grill in Trout Creek, and the poker run itself started at 10 a.m. Sarah Henriksen and Jason Helvey put this year’s run together. The poker run consisted of five stops, which included a hot dog stop for the humans and carrots for the horses. The fifth and final card stop was back at the Wayside and had to be completed by 5 p.m. After the ride, there was a bucket raffle with don...
The miles: 2,973. That's how far Montana is from the North Pole according to an internet search. Now, depending on what you believe, there may or may not be elves at the North Pole who make toys. That can be debated for a very long time. What cannot be debated, is the fact that Sanders County has its very own "elf" toy maker. Gayle Seekins, of Trout Creek, made his very first toy out of wood in 1986. He was working for a company that did work for the space shuttles and the B1 bombers, and would...
