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  • Wrestling club grapplers go to Lakeland meet

    John Hamilton|Nov 9, 2017

    The weather kept their numbers down in Lakeland Saturday, but the Blue Hawk Wrestling Club sent several members into a meet there just the same. Club coach Mike Thilmony says that wrestlers will attend the North Idaho League Championships in Sandpoint Saturday. The meet will be the last of the season for the Peewee and Bantam grapplers in the club. Thilmony said foul weather fouled up the club’s plans last week. “We were expecting to have 13 Peewees and Bantams wrestling in Lakeland,” he said, “but only two made it because of the weather...

  • Hoop camp re-set for Sunday

    Nov 9, 2017

    The Lace ‘Em Up Basketball camp is still on for Thompson Falls this weekend, but it has been pared down to one day from two. Originally set for Thompson Falls High School on Friday and Saturday, the camp will now be held on Sunday only at TFHS. The camp for junior high and high school players, coming just before the high school season officially begins in Montana, costs $150 per player. Prospective camp participants are urged to check out the camp and/or register for it at www.leubasketball.com/events....

  • Scores

    Nov 9, 2017

    VOLLEYBALL Western B Divisional Tournament at Eureka Thursday Eureka def. Loyola 3-0 Deer Lodge def. Troy 3-2 Florence def. Thompson Falls 3-0 Bigfork def. Anaconda 3-0 Eureka def. Deer Lodge 3-1 Florence def. Bigfork 3-0 Friday Loyola def. Troy 3-2, loser out Anaconda def. Thompson Falls 3-0, loser out Bigfork def. Loyola 3-0, loser out Deer Lodge def. Anaconda 3-0, loser out Florence def. Eureka 3-0, semifinal Deer Lodge def. Bigfork 3-2, loser fourth Saturday Eureka def. Deer Lodge 3-0, loser third Florence def. Eureka 3-0, championship...

  • Legend of Saddlebag Sam sets up shop on Main Street

    Justin Harris|Nov 9, 2017

    "I like to just drop hints here and there, we'll let the customer fill in the details with their speculation," said Rich Taylor. Although he has two books for sale on Amazon, Taylor's hints are referring to the Legend of Saddlebag Sam – a fictional world traveler and adventurer, who also happens to be the mascot of the newest restaurant in Thompson Falls. Formerly the Thompson Grill (and Burger Express, back in the day) the eatery sits on the corner of Main and Broad streets. Taylor is inviting...

  • Bowling Scores

    Nov 9, 2017

    MONDAY NITE GALS W L Talk of the Town 22 10 Whitefish Credit Union 16 16 Rehbein Enterprises 15 17 Dolls with Balls 14.5 14.5 Rock ‘n Bowl 14.5 14.5 Dangerous Dames 14 18 Team Scr. Game: Talk of the Town, 459; Scr. Series: Talk of the Town, 1320; Hcp. Game: Talk of the Town, 666; Hcp. Series: Talk of the Town, 1941; Inv. Scr. Game: Kerry Schwarz, 176; Scr. Series: Kerry Schwarz, 450; Hcp. Game: Donna Bush, 249; Hcp. Series: Donna Bush, 671. BOWLING BEAUTIES W L B & D Trucking 21 11 Gardner Ranch 18 14 Realty Northwest 17 15 Mad Hatters 17 15 S...

  • Blue Hawks looking to improve facilities

    Annie Wooden|Nov 9, 2017

    Thompson Falls athletic facilities will be the focus of a new committee created by the school board. At the board meeting on Monday, board members approved the recommendation by Superintendent Jason Slater to form the Blue Hawk Athletics Facility Committee. The committee includes board member Jake Helvey, High School Principal Rich Ferris, Athletic Director Jake Mickelson, head volleyball coach Sandra Kazmierczak and head football coach Jared Koskela. Slater first approached the board with the idea of the committee in September. The committee...

  • Gardens need attention in the winter

    Shana Neesvig|Nov 9, 2017

    Frosty mornings have sealed the deal. It is officially time to put vegetable gardens to bed. But hang tight, now is the time when you should be preparing your garden for next year’s production. There are many things you should do right now to increase chances of success next spring. One important component it making sure your soil is ready. By testing nutrient levels in fall, you will have plenty of time to make adjustments to the soil before spring arrives, assuring you will be ready to plant when the time is ripe. To get a good r...