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🌱 How did Thompson Falls’ young soccer squads fare against Libby?
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Hi there, Thompson Falls! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Thompson Falls' young soccer squads fare against Libby?
- What online dangers are Sanders County officers warning Thompson Falls families about?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 78, low: 46.
- Saturday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Loggers ground Hawks at Previs Field (scledger.net) — Thompson Falls High School's boys and girls soccer teams both fell to Libby, with the girls losing a tight 3-2 match and the boys dropping a 5-0 decision at home. Coaches highlighted strong performances from several Thompson Falls and Plains players and stressed this season's focus on rebuilding, with more home and nearby games still ahead on the schedule. 
• Task force presents online threat info to local parents (scledger.net) — Parents and students in Thompson Falls recently heard directly from Sanders County's Internet Crimes Against Children task force about growing online threats, including sextortion and predatory chats. Presentations at Thompson Falls High School and neighboring schools stressed monitoring behavior changes, limiting screen time, and keeping communication open, while offering direct local contacts for families needing help or guidance.
📸 Around Thompson Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Thompson Falls
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7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- JH Volleyball @ League Tournament
Thompson Falls Pub Schls Hot Springs, MT - HS Football vs Kellogg, ID
TFHS
7:00 pm - JH Football vs. Clark Fork
Thompson Falls Pub Schls Thompson Falls, MT 59873
10:00 am - HS Volleyball vs Eureka
Thompson Falls Pub Schls Eureka, MT
12:00 pm - Soccer @ Bigfork
Thompson Falls Pub Schls Bigfork, MT
12:00 pm - Soccer vs Columbia Falls
TFHS
1:00 pm - HS Volleyball vs. Powell County
TFHS
5:30 pm - Soccer vs Browning
Plains Complex
3:00 pm - HS Football @ Powell County
Powell County
7:00 pm - Cross Country @ Mission Shadow Duals
Thompson Falls Pub Schls Pablo, MT - HS Volleyball @ Mission
Thompson Falls Pub Schls St. Ignatius, MT
1:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
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- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Thompson Falls. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
Libby
- Libby set to host Kootenai Harvest Festival Oct. 3 (thewesternnews.com)
- Libby Senior Center Menu for October (thewesternnews.com)
- Libby voters to decide on city charter changes (thewesternnews.com)
Polson
- Grant to provide educational materials for Indigenous youth program in Polson (nbcmontana.com)
Ok Thompson Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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