Monday, July 30
Stage II Fire Restrictions issued
Stage II fire restrictions will go into effect in Northwest Montana Monday, July 30.The Kootenai Forest officials' report nine additional fires on the forest. Initial attack crews and other resources have been dispatched to the fires and more resources are being ordered. All fires are reported to be small at this time.
Giving thanks to local volunteers
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Despite setback, Troy annexation case to continue
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Less than impressed
To the Editor,
Edna B. Postlethwaite
Edna B. Postlethwaite, 94, a resident of the Kootenai Valley for the past 87 years, died Tuesday, July 24, at the Libby Care Center.
Hooked on phonics
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Defending the military
To the Editor:
Fern Chapel, 68
Fern Chapel, 68, a longtime Troy resident, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Fisher River seeks additional funds
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
Fighting the mining company
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Friday, July 27
Community cleans up after storm
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
City reduces parking penalties
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Having no faith in the EPA
To the Editor:
Flaws with brucellosis testing system on Montana cattle
To the Editor:
KJRZ will return to full power, but not full staff
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Patrick John Harrington, 39
Patrick John Harrington, 39, died July 1, 2007, due to injuries sustained in a car acident.
Stage I fire restrictions issued in NW Montana
Fire managers for local land management agencies, including the Flathead and Kootenai National Forests, Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Glacier National Park, and Flathead, Lincoln, Lake and Sanders Counties implemented Stage I Fire Restrictions in Northwest Montana on Monday, July 23. This includes the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (Bob Marshall, Scapegoat and Great Bear Wilderness) lands on the Flathead, Lewis and Clark, Helena and Lolo National Forests.
Are countywide building permits necessary?
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Seeking help for addiction problems
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Friday, July 20
Singing the praise of doctors
To the Editor:
Insurance, big business preying on seniors
To the Editor:
Money better spent?
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Warning the public of danger
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Larry L. Strong, 64
Larry L. Strong, 64, of Troy, died Saturday, July 14, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from natural causes.
Man-o-War bell
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Laura C. Reynolds, 73
Laura C. Reynolds, 73, of Eureka, died Sunday, July 15 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born in Eureka on March 8, 1934 to Merton and Amanda Clemons Tiffany and was raised and educated there. She married Keith Reynolds and they made their home in Eureka where they raised their family; Keith preceded her in death in 1993.
Keeping the clerks hydrated
To the Editor:
Flashy storms pack a charge, drop little moisture
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
What are teachers teaching?
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Destructive storm downs Libby Drive-In Theatre
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Waiting for a payback
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Storm wrecks havoc in Libby
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
Wednesday, July 18
Activists pleased with ruling
By CAROL HOLOBOFF
Rev. Robert W. Grilley
Rev. Robert W. Grilley, 78, of Great Falls, passed away of natural causes on Friday, July 13, 2007 at a local care center.
Kenneth R. "Mac" McElmurry
Kenneth R. McElmurry, 45, of Everett, Wash., died July 12, 2007 at The Golden Leaf Adult Family Home. He was born on Sept. 11, 1961 in Libby to Roy and Ruby (Stipek) McElmurry. Ken graduated from Libby High School. He then continued his education at the University of Montana, graduating in 1984.
Potential growth plan faces resistance
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Women picket mining company
By ERIKA KIRSCH Western News Editor
Frank Bonneau
Frank Bonneau, 84, formerly of Libby, died Wednesday, July 11 at a Missoula hospital. Frank was born in Maddoc to Alex and Emily Bonneau on July 9, 1923; he left there at a young age, eventually settling in Libby.
Friday, July 13
Preserving the arts, enhancing our culture
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Helen Yaple Sadie Hench
Helen Yaple Sadie Hench, 90, was born on a remote farm on the prairies of northeastern Montana near the town of Nashua on Dec. 6, 1916. Helen passed away on June 16, 2007. Helen was the second of six children of Evan and Myrtle Yaple.
Living life to the fullest
Jake Graham's essay won a Kambel Scramble scholarship in 2006
Fighting for a choice
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Thank you to fire fighters
To The Editor:
A thank you to Rotarians
Dear fellow Rotarians:
Is there a better way to fight fire?
To the Editor:
Commissioners approve Port Authority funds
Two-year contract between Port Authority and KRDC to be fulfilled
Revett announces discovery of new mineralization at Troy
Discovery may keep mine open longer than expected
Boppin' to Bluegrass by the river
Kicken It On the Kootenai Bluegrass Festival organizers hope to make the event an annual affair
Nothing but the best in Libby
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Saying no to 'Rubber Stamp Rehberg'
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Carla K. Kinkade
Carla K. Kinkade, 52, of Libby died July 11, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from natural causes. She was born May 23, 1955 in Kalispell to Robert and Twila Wigle White.
Wednesday, July 11
Eagle sculpture marks the sign of a °AEnew beginning°O for Libby
By CAROL HOLOBOFF Western News Reporter
Erwin Leigh McLaury
Erwin Leigh McLaury, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 4 in Eureka. Erwin was born March 3, 1931 in Colville, Wash., to Erwin and Zada (Black) McLaury. He spent his first years in a mining camp, where his father was employed and when he was seven the family moved to Paradise Valley near Bonners Ferry, Idaho where he attended school.
Harriet T. Wilson
Harriet T. Wilson, 93, a resident of the Kootenai Valley for the past 57 years, died Sunday, July 8 at the Libby Care Center.
Training with the experts
Volunteer fire department attends training in Nevada
Libby declared City of Eagles
The new eagle sculpture is lifted Friday from its temporary holding spot at Montana Machine and Fabrication.
Fire obliterates motor home in less than 20 minutes
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Friday, July 6
Paying homage to history
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
It takes a village to raise a child
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Thanking the medical providers
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High price for independence
To the Editor:
Charlotte Becker Roth
Charlotte Becker Roth, 76, died in San Diego, Calif. on Nov. 28, 2006.
Storm surge sends area in a tizzy
One man flown to Kalispell after struck by fallen tree
Missing the old days
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Brad Michael Corn
Brad Michael Corn, 54, died in San Diego, Calif. on Feb. 27, 2007.
Against Bill S 1237
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New trio check out area's pearly whites
By KYLE McCLELLAN Western News Reporter
Questioning the parameters
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Tuesday, July 3
Piano prodigy wows audience at Memorial Center
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Thanking the community for support
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Sen. Tester visits Libby, answers gamut of questions
By KYLE McCLELLAN The Western News
Running for a cause
In honor of her father, former resident participates in marathon
Ronald R. Remp
Ronald R. Remp, 52, a long time resident of Libby died Friday, June 29 at his home after a long bout with cancer. He was born Dec. 29, 1954 at Fort Lewis, Wash. to Raymond and Iris Biggers Remp. At an early age the family moved to Libby where Ron grew up and attended school.
