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  • Students test punt, pass, kick skills in contest

    Annie Wooden|Nov 7, 2024

    Thompson Falls held its annual Punt, Pass, Kick event on October 27, giving kids an opportunity to show off their skills on the football field and have a chance to advance to the regional competition. The winner in each division advances to a regional event, the location of which will be disclosed in January. “It was an awesome, fun day and the weather didn’t end up being too bad,” said organizer Jake Mickelson. A total of 34 kids participated in the 2024 event at Thompson Falls High School’s Previs Field. Age 6-7 Girls: 1, Zoe Eubanks...

  • TF schools to receive GEAR UP funding.

    Annie Wooden|Nov 7, 2024

    Thompson Falls students will have access to the GEAR UP program for another seven years, high school Principal Jodi Morgan told the school board Monday night. Morgan said that Sen. Jon Tester pressured the Biden administration to fund the program for Monta’as students. “That’s really, really, really good news,” Morgan stated. “The Montana University System’s GEAR UP is one of the best tools we have to get kids ready for college, and it’s critical that it receives full federal support,” Sen. Tester said in a press release. “I’m glad to se...

  • CREATIVE READING

    Annie Wooden|Nov 7, 2024

    Thompson Falls Elementary students decorated pumpkins for the Halloween holiday that were inspired by books. Students in grades K-4 voted on their favorites. Winner were (from left) Elora Moore, Sage Preston and Ryker Whittenburg....

  • Bowling scores

    Nov 7, 2024

    OVER THE HILL GANG W L Leftovers 20 12 Fun Team 20 12 Mixed Nuts 17 15 Com’Bak Kids 14 18 Jokers Wild 14 18 Roll’n Along 11 21 Team Scr. Game: Fun Team, 907; Scr. Series: Leftovers, 2562; Hcp. Game: Fun Team, 1107; Hcp. Series: Fun Team, 3147; Mens Inv. Scr. Game: Ron Beaty, 233; Scr. Series: Ron Beaty, 626; Inv. Hcp. Game: Mike Kelley, 250; Hcp. Series: Gary Thompson, 694; Wms Inv. Scr Game: Kristy Beaty, 182; Scr Series: Wendy Kelley, 520; Inv. Hcp. Game: Kristy Beaty, 237; Hcp. Series: Anita Brown, 668. INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE W L Bernie’s Auto 25...

  • Crossword Solution

    Nov 7, 2024

    SOLUTIONS ACROSS 1. EASE 5. EMBALM 11. APPRECIATION 14. REUNION 15. EASIER 18. SEERS 19. OSPREY 21. EPI 23. AGEE 24. EDDAS 28. SODA 29. MC 30. EGOS 32. TSH 33. MIA 35. EDP 36. IDS 39. EELS 41. AF 42. MACS 44. SERAL 46. ALAE 47. MID 49. MELLOW 52. TIARA 56. ADAGIO 58. NIAGARA 60. RESTATEMENTS 62. EPOCHS 63. DASH SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. EAR 2. APES 3. SPUE 4. ERNE 5. ECOSPECIES 6. VMIN 7. BA 8. ATE 9. LIAO 10. MOSS 12. EIRE 13. NIPAS 16. ERGOT 17. REEDS 20. YEAH 22. ID 25. DE 26. AGE 27. SODALITIES 29. MME 31. SPF 34. ALE 36. IMAM 37. DALEA 38. SCALD...

  • Whatcha Readin'? Independent reads

    Sunday Dutro|Nov 7, 2024

    Over the course of the last couple of years, I’ve gotten to know quite a few authors who are independently published, or self-published, meaning you can purchase their books on Amazon, but not necessarily in a bookstore. This used to be unheard of, but more and more it’s becoming the norm. Did you know that Margaret Atwood was originally a self-published author? I decided to make October the Month of Indie Reads and I read four of my friends books to see if they hold muster, and boy howdy do they ever! I read lots of other books too, of course,...