Monday, November 24
Stakeholders striving to improve forest health
In the realm of forest management, people from all walks of life are in stride to improve forest health.
Everybody wants to move to my town
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance was hardly telling Boiseans anything new last summer when it ranked the city fourth among the nation’s 10 best places to live, work and play.
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Ethanol plant proposal
Trevor Osler
Trevor Osler, 21, Kalispell, died Nov. 19, 2008 from injuries received in a car accident.
Steep, deep, cheap: Turner gears up for season
Valley viewers keep a watchful eye as snow descends the alpine elevations, anticipating winter’s approach. For some, the snow brings visions of floating on fresh powder, flowing through first tracks then stopping to admire the beautiful s-curves.
Nov. 27 Briefly
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Library announces December schedule
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Libby spikers take third place at state tourney
At courtside during a winner’s bracket match against Billings Central on Thursday night, Cindy Ostrem-Johnston experienced a wave of emotions while her Lady Loggers battled in an attempt to reach the Class A tournament’s semifinals.
Bull Lake Fire District gets Type 2 engine
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Letter: Libby Rotary Club appreciates generosity
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Mercer scores TD in Montana win
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Rudy Lee Phillips
Rudy Lee Phillips, 81, of Troy died Wednesday Nov. 19, 2008 at his home on Angel Island.
Wednesday, November 19
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Animal shelter selling tickets, tiles
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Lady Loggers just one win from championship match
The Libby High School volleyball team opened the Class A state tournament in Bozeman on a high note with thrilling victories over Belgrade and Billings Central.
Flathead Electric plans Nov. 25 outage
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Nov. 20 Briefly
VFW auxiliary’s ‘turkey bingo’ set for Nov. 25
Berget's 11-year run as mayor over
With a letter of resignation submitted on the morning of Nov. 12 and his swearing-in that same Wednesday afternoon, Tony Berget’s transition into a seat on the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is now complete.
Column: Thank a teacher you can vote
With the recent elections almost flushed from our noggins, it’s important to remember the famous words of Thomas Jefferson, “Stupid voters can really screw up a democracy.” Or, maybe it was Bill Clinton.
Public agencies combine efforts to oversee tennis courts
From the “City of Eagles” to the “City of Courts,” a cooperative effort between three public agencies and a nonprofit is set to serve up tennis to the Kootenai community.
Letter: Staying warm in home is a life issue
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Festival of Trees returns to Libby for 14th year
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Guenther Schauss
Guenther Schauss, 81, died on Nov. 18, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Column: Anxiety-free dentistry now possible
Dental fear is a hidden phobia – the monster in the closet that no one wants to talk about. Many people are embarrassed to admit their fears and even more afraid to confront them.
Upper Yaak firefighters to get much-needed training
It was a Valentine’s Day to forget.
Sunday afternoon accident
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Death Notice: Lawrence B. "Larry" Campbell
Larry B. Campbell, 76, died Nov. 17, 2008 at his home in Libby.
State auditor enlightens seniors on fraud
Trust – it is given and received – often an assumption without much thought. Trust can carry over into personal finances and relationships between investors and advisers.
City council appoints Roll to mayor's post
When Libby City Council member Bill Bischoff asked mayoral candidate Doug Roll what decision he would change during his public service to the community, the 53-year-old automotive shop owner quipped, “Probably running for mayor.”
Letter: Windom's public service appreciated
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Graceful on roller skates
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Letter: Veterans Day event deserves attendance
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Libby's next mayor to come from city council
Based on discussion during Tuesday night’s Libby City Council meeting, either Charlene Leckrone or Doug Roll will take over as the community’s next mayor.
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Monday, November 17
Four LHS players make all-state
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EPA uses new procedure for cleanup at park
The Environmental Protection Agency has implemented a procedural change to clean up Riverfront Park and the former export plant in what the agency identifies as Operable Unit 1.
Election revealed political hunger among youth
While election numbers are digested, one thing is certain – Montana youth were hungry for a vote.
Refreshing dip in the creek
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Hunter success rates down this season
The big-game hunting season is winding down for 2008 and numbers for Region 1 in northwest Montana have declined.
George Fabian Bissonette
George F. Bissonette, 67, of Cle Elum, Wash., died of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at Kittitas Valley Hospital.
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Lady Trojans' season ends at Western B tournament
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Libby man in incest case released on own recognizance
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Belgrade awaits LHS in first round at state
When Libby faces Belgrade in the opening round of the Class A State Volleyball Tournament on Thursday, longtime coach Cindy Ostrem-Johnston hopes her athletes will have the ability to stay focused and just play their game.
New fueling system in store for Libby Airport
A new two-tank fueling system is in the works for Libby Airport.
Semitool layoffs in Libby limited to 3
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Libby sweeps through divisionals
After knocking off the No. 2 seed and playing in front of its home crowd, the Polson High School volleyball team was on a mission to upend defending champion Libby for a shot at the Northwestern A divisional title.
Friday, November 14
Libby qualifies for state volleyball tournament
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Thursday, November 13
Letter: Obama's victory renews faith in our country
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Libby volleyball squad playing for 'all the marbles'
Even though the Libby High School volleyball squad is still a step away from the Class A state tournament, the girls will be playing for all the marbles on Friday and Saturday at divisionals.
Budgetary sigh of relief
Falling fuel prices have area schools breathing a budgetary sigh of relief.
Letter: Untimely death prompts family message
(Editor’s note: The following letter is in reference to Roger Renshaw, who died Oct. 18 in a trailer fire in Libby).
Column: Steering wheel hand wave survives
The steering wheel hand wave is not dead.
Rachel O. Shriner
Rachel O. Shriner, 95, of Libby died of natural causes Sunday Nov. 9, 2008 at Libby Care Center.
Column: Democrats rise again in the Mountain West
Election night was a smashing success for Democrats in the Mountain West. But there’s a big difference between the national results and those that came out of the Rockies: Up until now, the Intermountain West was considered home turf for the Republican party.
Letter: VA official thankful for license plate sales
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Libby police force battles staff shortage
With Libby chief of police Clay Coker gone for several weeks to the FBI Academy and officer Brent Teske taking a leave of absence to work in security in Afghanistan, the local police department found itself facing a staff shortage.
Donald Lawrence Bennett
Donald Lawrence Bennett, 61, died on Nov. 11, 2008 at his home in Libby.
EPA fills Libby team leader vacancy
Although his official start date does not arrive until Nov. 23, Victor Ketellapper is already making phone calls and getting into the loop on upcoming meetings related to the Environmental Protection Agency Superfund cleanup in Libby.
Semitool layoff includes 37 jobs lost at Libby plant
Semitool Inc. confirmed this week that it is laying off about 100 workers – including 37 in Libby.
Wednesday, November 12
Diabetes event coming Nov. 20
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Stewardship contracts benefit local forest
Contracting opportunities for the U.S. Forest Service and smaller logging operations are bursting onto the local scene through the Healthy Forest Restoration Act.
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Wednesday, Nov. 12
John Gray Jack Haaland
John Gray “Jack” Haaland died at his home in Troy on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Alcohol compliance check goes well in Troy
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Ranchers, wolves clash in rural Montana
A wolf pack’s search for a meal is creating problems in rural Montana.
Loggers slam door shut on rest of conference
At times, the Libby High School volleyball team seems unstoppable.
Council now must appoint mayor
Now that Tony Berget is definitively going to become a Lincoln County commissioner, the Libby City Council must decide who will fill the mayor’s seat.
Troy takes 4 seed to district tourney
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Hunting success picks up in week 2
While the 2008 hunting season has been slow out of the gates, weekend numbers showed an increase in hunter success.
Thursday, November 6
Letter: Now is the time to say yes to Jesus
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Bennett, Vincent claim victory in house races
Heading into Election Day, the Montana House of Representatives District 1 seat appeared to be wide open.
Letter: Reed special person who will be missed
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Lady Trojans qualify for district volleyball tournament
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Letter: Rather be safe than sorry
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Letter: Stupid driving becoming the norm
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Voter turnout high in county
Once a Democratic stronghold, Lincoln County’s political pendulum now rests with Republicans, which captured all but two races.
Editorial: Election day turns into historic night
In one of those moments that should be remembered for a lifetime, Americans witnessed history Tuesday night when Barack Obama was declared president-elect of the United States.
Margie Maudine Troop Dierman
Longtime resident and former Lincoln County High School teacher, Margie Dierman, died Nov. 2, 2008 at Kalispell Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
Sunday, November 2
County hires temporary justice of the peace
With Justice of the Peace Gary Hicks suspended from office, Lincoln County needed a quick solution to fill a void in the court system.
Letter: Serious contender for county commissioner
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Letter: Obama is chance to return to American ideal
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Letter: Outrageous attack on election system
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Letter: Herman has experience, ethics for OPI post
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Letter: Okonski clear choice to break up status quo
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Trojans get another shot at Loyola in 1st round of playoffs
Back on Sept. 12, the Troy High School football team was trying to find the right combination in preparation of 7B District play. On that evening, Loyola rolled to a 41-0 victory over the Trojans.
Letter: Questions surround Obama's judgments
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Letter: While asleep, Congress looted Social Security
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Republicans see rally in LHS parking lot as unfair
Following a “Vote Early” rally in the Libby High School parking lot, Lincoln County Republicans feel partisan favoritism was at work.
Letter: In support of Carney for state rep
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