Stories for January 2005

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Thursday, January 27

Helen Vickers
January 27, 2005 11 p.m.

Helen Vickers

Former Libby resident Helen V. Vickers, 81, of Helena, died at her home on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005.

January 27, 2005 11 p.m.

Trustees approve seven retirements

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

Bob Lukes
January 27, 2005 11 p.m.

Bob Lukes

Former Libby educator and businessman Robert Wayne Lukes, 66, died on Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at his home in Trout Creek.

January 27, 2005 11 p.m.

Old school makes May 3 ballot

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

January 27, 2005 11 p.m.

Snowpack vanishing

By Roger Morris Western News Publisher

Kathryn Leir
January 27, 2005 11 p.m.

Kathryn Leir

Former longtime Libby resident Kathryn M. Leir, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at Spokane.

Tuesday, January 25

January 25, 2005 11 p.m.

Partial roof grandstand likely

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

January 25, 2005 11 p.m.

Businesses sign on in meth fight

By Roger Morris Western News Publisher

Vernon Freebury
January 25, 2005 11 p.m.

Vernon Freebury

Vernon C. Freebury, 79, of Libby, died on Jan. 18, 2005, at St. John¹s Lutheran Hospital.

Douglas J. Dubler
January 25, 2005 11 p.m.

Douglas J. Dubler

Douglas J. Dubler, 62, of Libby, died on Jan. 18, 2005, at the Pinewood Care Center in Coeur d¹Alene, Idaho.

Dick Dermond
January 25, 2005 11 p.m.

Dick Dermond

Richard Lee (Dick) Dermond, 84, died Jan. 19, 2005, at his home in Libby.

Jeanine Hatlen
January 25, 2005 11 p.m.

Jeanine Hatlen

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.

Thursday, January 20

Verda Wilson
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.

Judi Watkins
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

Tuesday, January 18

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.

Donald Vanderpool
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..

James Hogan
January 18, 2005 11 p.m.

James Hogan

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

Tressa Kovar
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

Lynn Bryant-Beaudry
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.

Thursday, January 13

January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

Remp survives harrowing snowmobile mishap

By Brent Shrum Western News Reporter

Della Hermsmeyer
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 Œstate of city¹

By Roger Morris Western News Publisher

Goldie Lindsey
January 13, 2005 11 p.m.

Goldie Lindsey

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

Olga Erickson
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

Tuesday, January 11

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.

Hazel Johnson
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.

MMI files apps for Montanore

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.

Herbert Hudlet
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.

Thursday, January 6

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

Tuesday, January 4

Bill LaRoque
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

Raleigh Smith
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.

Bill Johnston
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.