Thursday, February 28
Gragert and Rowan selected for Montana all-star teams
Both senior Loggers Jordan Gragert and Zack Rowan will represent Montana in all-star football teams this summer as they also prepare for football scholarships with college programs.
Neal R. Kammerzell
Neal R. Kammerzell, 78, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 at the Libby Care Center. He was born on March 13, 1929 at Denver, Colo. to Henry and Marie Baumgardentr Kammerzell.
Little Guy wrestling enjoying big year
Libby's Little Guy Wrestlers placed second out of 16 teams last Saturday at the Corvallis Junior High Dual Team Tournament, topping two Missoula teams and another from Kalispell to get there.
Open burning allowed March 1
With open burning season beginning March 1, 2008, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reminds those who conduct open burning that only clean, untreated wood and plant material can be burned. It is illegal to burn waste generated from residences such as tires, baling twine, plastic, treated or painted lumber, dead animals or animal waste.
Youth center scheduled to open in October
The Western News
Five candidates race for commissioner
The competition for the Lincoln County Commissioner Dist. 1 position continues to heat up with a total of five candidates thus far vying for the position.
Wolf delisting derailed
There's no disputing the fact that more wolves have been hanging around Libby lately.
Tuesday, February 26
Preparing for the impending melt
Dear Lincoln County Residents,
Libby rocks Northwestern A Conference rankings
With 18 games under their belts, the six Northwest A Conference teams have competed and the dust has settled, revealing Libby's leadership.
County, reservation receive grant to reduce binge drinking, drunk driving
They're two of the biggest problems in the region - binge drinking and drunk driving - but local prevention specialists hope to change that through a federal grant awarded last month.
David R. Holt
David R. Holt, 39, died in Troy on Feb. 21, 2008. He was born Aug. 8, 1968 at Kirksville, Mo. to John W. and Viola (Burnett) Holt.
Moose lodge casino still in question
More than 200 people packed a special Libby City Council meeting Monday at 7 p.m. to debate whether another casino in the form of Moose Lodge 2671, which plans to have gaming machines, a bar and a pool table in a “fraternal club” type of atmosphere, should be allowed in Libby.
A chosen career path
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The rest of the story
Due to recent negative assertions publicly made by Glenn Dobbs, leveled at Revett, I feel it is necessary to set the record straight.
Ante up to control climate or not
Global warming is a verifiable fact, but whether it is human caused is still open for debate. According to the Assistant Director of the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. there is no scientific evidence that humans are causing global warming.
Libby man arrested on drug charges
On Thursday, Feb. 14, Lincoln County Sheriff's Det. Shane Hight was notified by members of the Bonner County Sheriff's Office in Idaho that they had arrested Jerry Wilburn of Libby.
One files for Clerk of District Court
The first to file for the Lincoln County Clerk of District Court position has officially submitted an application.
Aaron D. Holland
Aaron D. Holland passed away Feb. 20, 2008 in Missoula. He was born Feb. 27, 1983 to Donald and Corala Holland.
Lady Loggers take third at divisionals
Bouncing back from a loss against Whitefish, 52-45, the Lady Loggers went on to defeat both Ronan and Polson, placing third overall in the Northwestern A divisional tournament.
Loggers battle Whitefish, CFalls at divisionals
The Loggers fought to the bitter end - in overtime - against Whitefish during the first round of the Northwestern A Boys' divisional basketball tournament at Glacier High School Thursday night, losing 57-50.
Robin F. Kovar
Robin F. Kovar, 76, died at his home in Otis Orchards, Wash. on Feb. 20, 2008. He was born in Troy on June 8, 1931 to John and Tressa (Davis) Kovar. He was the oldest of 10 children. He attended school in Troy.
Enough of the co-mingling
To the Editor:
Teen hit by train in Libby
The Western News
Thompson Falls takes Troy down
The Trojans took third in the Western B boys' divisional tournament, despite losing in the consolation semifinal to Deer Lodge, 51-46.
Supporting our troops
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Thursday, February 21
A consideration for the council
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"Steep" showing fund raiser for Turner Mountain
The Western News
Libby casino on hold
Because more than 75 people showed up to voice concern over a potential casino to be installed in the former Ben Franklin building, Libby Mayor Tony Berget has called a special meeting on the subject at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25.
Fearmongering and our Constitutional protections
Protecting our freedoms is not a partisan political issue but that's never stopped politicians from making it one. A recent confrontation between the President and the House of Representatives has caused an anti-terrorism bill that contained some good—and some not so good—parts to fail. As a result House Democrats are being blamed by Republicans from the White House on down for jeopardizing America's safety by insisting on anti-terrorist legislation that Democrats believe does not erode our Constitutional rights. Democrats are claiming the President is just protecting big business from being sued for breaking the law.
Questioning the hunting ethics
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Leaving la vida loca behind for the vast Northwest
Not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
KVCS students discover Libby
The Western News
Quite the scare tactics
The August 2007 issue of IMPRIMIS presents an article, "Global Warming: Man Made or Natural" by Dr. S. Fred Singer, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia.
Upward teaches more than just sports
Not every basketball team is led in prayer by the referee before each game, but Upward is not a typical basketball league.
Lady Loggers take control
Winning their sixth game in a row, Libby catapulted over Polson and into the second place slot in the Northwestern A league, 33-26.
Robert E. Wilson
Robert (Bob) Edward Wilson, 59, of the Plano - Egin Bench area in Idaho died suddenly at his home on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008.
Taking back the lands
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Snokats Fun Run revs up weekend
The Western News
Tuesday, February 19
Troy turns heads at tournament
In the District 8-B tournament, Troy beat Plains, 51-41 Friday night - almost clinching another upset the next - only to be stopped by a basket against number one seeded Thompson Falls, 64-66.
Doctors work toward information dissemination
The Libby Area Technical Assistant Group, also known as TAG, had a special presentation by Dr. Aubrey Miller during their monthly meeting in February. Miller is a physician in the U.S. Public Health Service and a Senior Medical Officer and Toxicologist for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Region 8 Office.
Loggers fight to survive
The Loggers gave Polson a run for their money Saturday night, losing in the final seconds, 59-55, while Whitefish capitalized on a sluggish Logger defense Thursday night to win, 90-64.
Friday, February 15
LHS students learn from Mount Sinai doctor
By CAROL HOLOBOFF The Western News
Permits for hunting mountain lions still controversial
By HOPE NEALSON The Western News
Time to pay it back?
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Thanking a benevolent community
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Postal stamp prices set to increase in May
The Western News
Willie M. Gossett
Willie (Earline) Marie Gossett, 58, a long time Troy resident died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008 in Libby. She was born April 7, 1949 in Superior to Edward and Phyllis McDowell Williams. She grew up and attended school in Superior and Troy. She lived in Missoula for 10 years and then returned to Troy. She owned and operated the Home Bar in Troy and also the Dirty Shame in the Yaak. She enjoyed fishing and hunting camp.
Setting the right example for Libby area youth
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LCSO asks for help with fuel thefts
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is seeking information in ongoing fuel thefts in the immediate Libby area. The thefts are primarily diesel fuel taken from heavy equipment parked at area businesses.
Public funding for private elections
By Sen. Jim Elliott
Questioning the intelligence of the government
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Lady Trojans heartbreak at home
By HOPE NEALSON The Western News
Tuesday, February 12
Discovering the history of a local treasure
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Winogene Earl
Winogene Wood Earl died on March 6, 2007 in Tucson, Ariz.
Libby three vie for commissioner
A former Libby businessman has become the third to file for the District 1 Lincoln County Commissioner seat.
Lionel Shaurette
Lionel "Dexter" Shaurette, 91, died on Feb. 3, 2008 at Royal Park Nursing Home in Spokane, Wash. Services will be held at a later date and a full obituary will appear in the papers at that time. Local arrangements are by Nelson & Vial Funeral Home in Libby.
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Anna Mae Mitchell
Discussing conservation and natural resources
The Environmental Quality Council's (EQC) January meeting in Helena focused primarily on Global Warming and Conservation Easements. The oversight sub-committee had the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) up for review.
Wilma Rosemary Shepherd Bassett
Willi, as she liked to be called, was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Mary Francis (Mollie) Oxford Shepherd and Willard Samuel (Shep) Shepherd on April 12, 1919. She passed quietly to her rest on Feb. 6, 2008. She had been a resident at the Masonic Home in Helena for nine wonderful years. She is survived by her daughter, G. Rene' Maloon and her husband John of Spokane, Wash.; son Sean Dullea and his wife Katie of Sandpoint, Idaho; her sister Leah Bennett of Kettle Falls, Wash; five grandchildren: William McNeill, of Columbia Falls, Fawn McNeill-Barr of Okeechobee, Fla., N. Asia Goins of Spokane, Aaron Murrell, of New Port Richey, Fla. and Ariana Turano of Columbia, S.C.; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Four Logger wrestlers place in State
At Saturday's All-Class State Wrestling Tournament in Billings this weekend four Loggers placed in the top five while the Greenchain took 11th in their division with 83 points overall.
Loggers fight, but fall against Ronan
Despite a late rally, the Loggers lost in the final seconds to third-ranked Ronan, 57-55.
A different side of the story
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Thursday, February 7
Mee paves way to Trojan defeat Tuesday in Libby
Scoring the first 11 points of the game and 31 overall, senior Jim Mee led the way to a Logger victory last Tuesday in Libby against the Trojans, 76-50.
Trojan seniors appreciate unwavering school spirit
All three seniors on the Trojan basketball team - Zack McDougall, Joseph Day and Matthew Rogers - used the same word to describe their fans in Troy: loud.
Montana should have a voice too
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JV Trojans' season improving
It was a battle to the end in Tuesday's game in Libby, but the Trojan Junior Varsity team was defeated, 43-38, bringing them to 8-9 this season.
Waiting for something of substance
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A common sense management policy
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Working for a better Lincoln County
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Anti-casino voices speak to Libby City Council
More than 75 people showed up to voice concern over the possibility of another gambling establishment moving into the old Ben Franklin building located at 419 W. 9 St. in Libby.
Tuesday, February 5
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Paul "Pat" Orr, Sr.
Dennis L. Hill
Dennis L. Hill, 61, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Libby, died on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 in Denver.
13 wrestle their way to state
In divisionals last weekend in Ronan, the Greenchain claimed third in the Northwestern A championships at 142.5 points, with the Chiefs taking first (206) and Polson nabbing second (186.5).
No end in sight for snow
It seems there will be no reprieve of the snow that has enshrouded Libby and Troy in recent weeks.
New family physician joins LCCHC
The emphasis on family medicine in a rural area is what drew Dr. Emily Colson to Libby's Lincoln County Community Health Center.
Both Trojan boys and girls take Arlee
The Trojans were on fire this weekend, defeating St. Ignatius, 52-43 in Troy last Friday night and beating Arlee on the road the next night, 61-46, while the Lady Trojans beat Arlee in double overtime, 67-63.
Lucille I. Penney
Lucille I. Penney, 85, of Libby died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at the Libby Care Center from natural causes. She was born March 28, 1922 in Kealry Springs, Saskatchewan. She grew up on a farm outside of Calgary, Alberta and walked to school every day.
Roy A. Cook
Roy A. Cook, 92, long time resident of Libby, died Jan. 30, 2008 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. He was born May 24, 1915, the last of 12 kids born to Hart H. and Elisabeth (Mealue) Cook on the homestead in Big Gulch 12 miles east of Hot Springs. He went to school in Oliver Gulch.
Libby boys power through for a win
In a 1-2-3 punch, the Loggers knocked out Columbia Falls on their home court Saturday, 55-48, working together to score a Northwestern A victory.
Aaron McKay
Aaron McKay, 56, a former resident of Libby, died Jan. 17, 2008, in Puyallup, Wash. Aaron was born Jan. 9, 1952, in Big Timber, Mont., to Pat and June McKay. He moved to Libby in 1964 with his family, where he attended junior and senior high school.
