Stories for October 2008

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Friday, October 24

October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: Keep one foot on solid ground

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Trojans one win away from football playoffs
October 24, 2008 midnight

Trojans one win away from football playoffs

Two years ago, the Troy High School football team had a chance to make the state playoffs for the first time since 1992. A victory over Thompson Falls in the regular-season finale would seal the deal.

October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: Setting record straight on SB78

(Editor's note: The following letter was originally submitted as a response to a letter that appeared in the Missoulian. That letter appears in this edition of The Western News).

October 24, 2008 midnight

County tries to find way to continue justice court

Business as usual in justice court? Well, not quite.

Commission recommends removal of Hicks
October 24, 2008 midnight

Commission recommends removal of Hicks

The state Judicial Standards Commission has recommended that Lincoln County Justice of the Peace Gary Hicks be removed from office following allegations of inappropriate sexual advances toward female defendants.

October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: If you value hunting, fishing, vote for Linehan

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October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: PSC foresight protected state utility ratepayers

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October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: Okonski's characteristics make him good choice

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October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: Grimes will help battle insurance rates

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October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: Berget will make excellent commissioner

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October 24, 2008 midnight

Letter: Government knows nothing about economics

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Friday, October 17

October 17, 2008 midnight

Letter: Clarifying information on pit bulls, owners

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Thomas W. Manaras
October 17, 2008 midnight

Thomas W. Manaras

Thomas W. Manaras, 86, of Havre, Mont., died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 at Libby Care Center.

Stanley E. Person
October 17, 2008 midnight

Stanley E. Person

Stanley E. Person, 46, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.

County Commissioner write-in candidate: Jerry Okonski
October 17, 2008 midnight

County Commissioner write-in candidate: Jerry Okonski

(Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide readers with an unbiased election package, The Western News sent five questions to Lincoln County Commissioner District 1 candidates Anthony Berget (on ballot) and Jerry Okonski (write-in). Each candidate was given guidelines on length and answers are in their own words.)

October 17, 2008 midnight

Letter: Head to store, they sell beef

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October 17, 2008 midnight

Letter: Subscribers enjoy cruise on lake

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County Commissioner candidate: Anthony Berget
October 17, 2008 midnight

County Commissioner candidate: Anthony Berget

(Editor’s Note: In an effort to provide readers with an unbiased election package, The Western News sent five questions to Lincoln County Commissioner District 1 candidates Anthony Berget (on ballot) and Jerry Okonski (write-in). Each candidate was given guidelines on length and answers are in their own words.)

October 17, 2008 midnight

Thumbs Up …

Both Libby and Troy deserve a pat on the back for staging exceptional homecoming celebrations this fall. The sounds of chainsaws must’ve echoed in the minds of many with all of the Logger activities that went on that week. The fireworks were a fun addition to the Friday night football game. Over in Troy, it was easy to see that a lot of thought and artistic talent went into the class floats. And the lighting of the “T” at halftime just might’ve provided a little extra motivation for the grid warriors.

Historic gun brings big bucks at auction
October 17, 2008 midnight

Historic gun brings big bucks at auction

A proud family man who enjoys history, 80-year-old John McBride had a hard time parting with a Colt Walker original that had been handed down through the generations.

October 17, 2008 midnight

Letter: More to story on refuse fees

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October 17, 2008 midnight

Letter: Be careful about where you leave animal

(Editor's note: The author of this letter submitted a photo of a dog with burn marks).

LHS girls get Corvallis in 1st round of state
October 17, 2008 midnight

LHS girls get Corvallis in 1st round of state

The Western News

Friday, October 10

Two rural fire stations going up in Troy area
October 10, 2008 midnight

Two rural fire stations going up in Troy area

When it comes to an emergency call, getting on scene as quickly as possible obviously holds great importance.

October 10, 2008 midnight

Letter: Shooting complex can be enjoyed by all

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October 10, 2008 midnight

Letter: Creek project called EPA's latest fiasco

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October 10, 2008 midnight

High-schoolers to stage debate

The Up Close program at Libby High School is following the tenets of civic duty by organizing and hosting a debate between Lincoln County commissioner candidates Anthony Berget and Jerry Okonski.

October 10, 2008 midnight

Libby trio heads to state golf

Sharing her time between volleyball and golf, Libby High School’s Jackie Mee certainly doesn’t have a lot of free time.

October 10, 2008 midnight

Letter: Let's put a stop to domestic violence

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October 10, 2008 midnight

Letter: Getting word out on breast cancer

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Friday, October 3

October 3, 2008 midnight

Turner dog to have his day in court

The Turner family dog, Ugly, will have his day in court on Dec. 18.

Libby stumbles in 3-1 loss to Bonners Ferry
October 3, 2008 midnight

Libby stumbles in 3-1 loss to Bonners Ferry

The Western News

October 3, 2008 midnight

Letter: Resident has beef with monthly allotment

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October 3, 2008 midnight

Letter: Kudos to elected officials in Libby

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October 3, 2008 midnight

Logger golfers compete at Frenchtown

The Western News

October 3, 2008 midnight

Letter: Loggers won't be changed to Eagles

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October 3, 2008 midnight

Letter: Pit bulls can be scary animals

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Wednesday, October 1

October 1, 2008 midnight

Forest that surrounds water supply is concern

Strong winds in the wrong direction could have impacted Libby’s drinking water supply.

October 1, 2008 midnight

Senator fights for health emergency

The fight to obtain public health emergency status for Libby continued last week during a hearing called by U.S. Sen. Max Baucus.