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  • The Rex promises a few laughs with comedy night

    Miriah Kardelis|Oct 7, 2021

    Come and get a good laugh at the Rex Community Theater as they host their first live stand-up comedy night. Kaiser Leib, Thomas Blake and Aaron Woodall with 302Comedy will be bringing big laughs to the small town of Thompson Falls Saturday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. When 302Comedy approached the Rex Theater to bring their live performance to rural parts of Montana, it was perfect timing because the theater has been wanting to test the waters with a stand-up comedy night. “Ticket sales have been steady and will be available at the door as w...

  • MAKING CIDER

    Miriah Kardelis|Oct 7, 2021

    Doug Padden, Thompson Falls Junior High science teacher, spent last Thursday with his classes outsidemaking fresh apple juice with a rebuilt apple press. "We've got apple pickers, loaders and pressers," Padden said. "Everyone has a job." Students used a combination of Macintosh and Red Delicious apples to press Thursday afternoon and were able to enjoy the fruits of their labor after the job was done....

  • Riverdogs Legion team preparing for seaosn

    Ed Moreth|Oct 7, 2021

    While professional baseball is winding down, the American Legion youth baseball coach in Sanders County is looking to get a jump on next season by holding tryouts at Amundson Sports Complex. A dozen boys recently showed up for the tryouts, which ran for a little over two hours. The session went well and the coaches selected members for the 2022 season, said Jon Zigler, head coach for the Clark Fork Valley Riverdogs American Legion youth baseball team. The players ranged from age 13-18 and came...

  • Lady Hawks are on a roll

    Max Poelker|Oct 7, 2021

    The Thompson Falls Blue Hawks volleyball team continued their winning streak by racking up two more victories this past week. Coach Sandra Kazmierczak's team moved to 8-2 on the season and 5-0 in conference play. Since getting off to a rocky 1-2 start, the Blue Hawks have now won seven games in a row and are firing on all cylinders. Tuesday night's home matchup vs Troy was a matchup of "David vs Goliath" as Thompson Falls cruised to victory in three sets: 25-9, 25-15, 25-10. In volleyball...

  • Savage Heat back on track with home win

    Max Poelker|Oct 7, 2021

    Coming off a tough 40-36 defeat in a thrilling game against Valley Christian, The Hot Springs football team was looking to rebound in a big way Friday against Gardiner. Head coach Jim Lawson’s team did just that as they soundly defeated Gardiner 58-0 in front of their home fans. Coach Lawson mentioned his players were hungry to prove themselves. “We wanted to make sure we brough energy into this game. The players wanted to show everyone they are back after a tough loss last week.” From the o...

  • Red Devils pick up wins, prepare for Hot Springs

    Max Poelker|Oct 7, 2021

    It isn't often that a football team can pick up two conference victories in a four-day span, but that's exactly what The Noxon Red Devils were able to do last week. September 28, Coach Bart Haflich's team traveled to Philipsburg to meet Gardiner High School for a makeup game. The Red Devils' defense showed some early signs of rust as they lost containment on Gardiner senior John McDonald who got around the edge for an early 55-yard touchdown run. Noxon was able to respond with a 37-yard...

  • Red Devils fight hard

    Hilary VanVleet|Oct 7, 2021

    RED DEVIL SENIOR Vanessa Horner makes a successful hit in the homecoming game against Clark Fork last Thursday as teammates (from left) Aubrey Erwin, Callie Cano and Mia Vogel look on. The Red Devils lost in five sets....

  • Bowling Scores

    Oct 7, 2021

    THOMPSON FALLS MONDAY NITE GALS W L Dangerous Dames 9 3 Nascar Freaks 8 4 Dolls with Balls 8 4 Talk of the Town 5 7 Rock’n Bowl 3 9 Bye 3 9 Team Scr. Game: Nascar Freaks, 456; Scr. Series: Nascar Freaks, 1246; Hcp. Game: Nascar Freaks, 698; Hcp. Series: Nascar Freaks, 1972; Inv. Scr. Game: Linde Pavlik, 175; Scr. Series: Shelly Wrightson, 459. BOWLING BEAUTIES W L Lane Blazers 8.5 3.5 The Dinkers 6.5 5.5 Aspire PT 6.5 5.5 Sunflower Gals 5 7 Gardner Ranch 5 7 Elliott Realty 4.5 7.5 Team Scr. Game: Lane Blazers, 471; Scr. Series: Lane Blazers, 1...

  • Hawk times improve as postseason nears

    Annie Wooden|Oct 7, 2021

    It was a busy week for the Thompson Falls cross country teams as they traveled to Arlee last Tuesday for the Fish Hatchery Run and then Polson on Saturday to run at the Lake County Fairgrounds. "Even with the rain at Arlee and the hay bales at Polson, times are dropping and they are looking strong," Coach Sarah Naegeli said of her high school team. "Our runners have been putting in the miles and working hard at practice, which is paying off." Naegeli said Arlee was a fast course, with the first...

  • Darby presents challenge, Hawks remain undefeated

    Max Poelker|Oct 7, 2021

    Heading into Friday’s matchup at Darby, the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks had defeated their previous three opponents by a combined score of 174-12. For a team that will be heavily favored in each of their remaining three games, Friday night at Darby High School could be just the reality check that the Blue Hawks needed. In the first quarter Thompson Falls took to the air to take an early 6-0 lead via a beautifully thrown deep ball from junior quarterback Elijah Ratliff to senior running back N...

  • Horsemen suffer loss at home, will travel to Troy on Friday

    Max Poelker|Oct 7, 2021

    Spirits were high at Plains High School heading into their homecoming matchup Saturday against Charlo. The visiting Vikings were quick to dampen the mood, however, as they jumped out to a 30-0 lead in the first quarter, powered by three rushing touchdowns from junior running back Keaton Piedalue. The second quarter was much of the same as Charlo punched in three more touchdowns and recorded a safety. The star of the second quarter was senior Braydon Zempel, who had a 9-yard touchdown run and a...

  • Noxon crowns king, queen

    Hilary VanVleet|Oct 7, 2021

    Noxon crowned their homecoming royalty during Friday's football game against West Yellowstone. Pictured are (from left) princess and prince Jaedyn Murray and Nathan Cano, and queen and king Riley Richter and Cade VanVleet....

  • Plains Royalty

    Max Poelker|Oct 7, 2021

    The 2021 homecoming royalty was announced during the Horsemen's game against Charlo on Friday. Lillian McDonald was crowned queen, with Levi Blood as king....

  • Crossword Solution

    Oct 7, 2021

    SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. CRUS 5. SALUTE 11. LUNT 12. WEASELING 16. OSSA 17. AR 18. ALDOL 19. THE BOOK OF ELI 24. MU 25. HEALED 26. SACS 27. TIC 28. ESTE 29. BORG 30. MANO 31. TAALS 33. PARES 34. BABIED 38. LESSEE 39. ANURA 40. SAMBA 43. GYBE 44. TACH 45. DENT 49. HMO 50. SENE 51. TAILOR 53. DO 54. PALATABILITY 56. ARDEB 58. AB 59. AXIS 60. DESPERATE 63. TINT 64. ORATED 65. ERGS SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. CLOTHE 2. RUSHES 3. UNSEAT 4. STABLE 5. SWAK 6. AEROSOL 7. LA 8. US 9. TEALS 10. ELLI 13. ID 14. NOMINEE 15. GLUCOSE 20. OE 21. OD 22. FARS 23. ECG 27....