Stories for January 2005

Jeanine Elizabeth Hatlen, 69, died on Jan. 22, 2005, at her Green Spring apartment in Libby, one day after returning from Kalispell where surgery successfully replaced her left elbow.

January 25, 2005 11 p.m.

Forest Service plans centennial

A local project is in the works to celebrate the Forest Service¹s centennial through an updated display at the Heritage Museum and a special newsprint publication.

January 20, 2005 11 p.m.

Verda Wilson

Longtime Libby resident Verda B. Wilson, 94, died on Jan. 17, 2005, at Libby.

January 20, 2005 11 p.m.

Cuts threaten drug enforcement

Cutbacks in federal grant programs are threatening law enforcement agencies¹ fight against methamphetamine locally and across Montana.

January 20, 2005 11 p.m.

Judi Watkins

A memorial service was held on Jan. 3, 2005, for former Libby resident Judith Fay Carter Watkins, 57, who died on Dec. 28, 2004, at Peoria, Ariz.

January 20, 2005 11 p.m.

Grandstand construction on the move

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

January 20, 2005 11 p.m.

Libby students rally to help tsunami victims

By Heidi Desch Western News Intern

January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

CARD clinic opts to stay near St. John¹s

The Center for Asbestos Related Disease has entered into a lease-purchase agreement on a building along East Third Street with plans to move in around the beginning of April.

January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

Input sought on asbestos bill

U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns is seeking input from Libby residents on draft legislation to create a trust fund to compensate victims of asbestos exposure.

January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

Donald Vanderpool

Graveside services for former Libby resident Donald Vanderpool, 81, were conducted at 2 p.m. on Jan. 12, at Coeur d¹Alene Memorial Gardens in Coeur d¹Alene, Idaho..

January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

James Hogan

James P. Hogan, 83, died on Jan. 15, 2005, at his home in Libby.

January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

Tressa Kovar

Tressa Leone Davis Kovar, 91, of Troy, died on Jan. 14, 2005, at Libby.

January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

Council responds to homeowner¹s request

By Roger Morris Western News Publisher

January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

Lynn Bryant-Beaudry

Lynn Bryant-Beaudry, 53, of Libby, died on Jan. 13, 2005, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

Remp survives harrowing snowmobile mishap

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

Della Hermsmeyer

Della Mae Hermsmeyer, 82, died on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at her home in Libby.

January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

Upbeat mayor shares state of city¹

By Roger Morris Western News Publisher

January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

Goldie Lindsey

Longtime Troy businesswoman Goldie Lindsey, 77, died on Jan. 10, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.

January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

Olga Erickson

Longtime Libby educator Olga J. Erickson, 92, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

EPA eyes another 170 cleanups for 2005

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

January 11, 2005 11 p.m.

Misconduct leads to charges dropped

Accusations of manipulated evidence and sexual misconduct against two former Lincoln County sheriff¹s deputies have led to the dismissal of charges against the defendants in a drug case.

January 11, 2005 11 p.m.

Hazel Johnson

Hazel P. Johnson, 86, a Libby resident for the past four years, died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the Libby Care Center.

January 11, 2005 11 p.m.

Thirteen volumes comprising an application for the Montanore silver and copper mine near Libby were submitted to the U.S. Forest Service and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality on Jan. 4, according to Mines Management Inc.

January 11, 2005 11 p.m.

Herbert Hudlet

Herbert Hudlet, 74, of Troy, who loved the Lord and desired to serve him, died on Jan. 5, 2005, following a sudden illness.

January 6, 2005 11 p.m.

Council OKs VFW grant

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

January 6, 2005 11 p.m.

School cuts less likely under proposed budget

The new governor¹s proposal to increase state funding of K-12 schools makes it less likely that Libby Public Schools will have to cut something, said Superintendent Kirby Maki Wednesday.

January 6, 2005 11 p.m.

Marine laid to rest in Troy

By Heidi Desch Western News Reporter

January 4, 2005 11 p.m.

Bill LaRoque

Former Libby resident John (Bill) W. LaRoque, 95, died Dec. 30, 2004, at his home in Missoula.

January 4, 2005 11 p.m.

NY Times spotlights Turner

By Heidi Desch Western News Reporter

January 4, 2005 11 p.m.

Increase in building permits reported for 2004

The number of building permits issued in Libby was expected to increase for 2004, according to city building inspector John Norberg.

January 4, 2005 11 p.m.

Efforts to stabilize river flows gain support

By Roger Morris Western News Publisher

January 4, 2005 11 p.m.

Raleigh Smith

Cpl. Raleigh Clinton Smith, U.S. Marine Corps, was born on Dec. 7, 1983, at Libby and was raised and educated at Troy, graduating from Troy High School with the Class of 2002.

January 4, 2005 11 p.m.

Bill Johnston

William Sherman Johnston, born on Oct. 17, 1929, at Libby, to James and Mary Johnston, died on Dec. 30, 2004, at his home in Libby, surrounded by his family.

Stories for January 2005

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