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Celebration planned at clinic

The Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Libby Clinic will host a reception from 1-3 p.m. Saturday to celebrate their partnership to offer health-care services to veterans in the region.

Rehberg to host gray wolf hearing Oct. 6 in Kalispell

Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., announced this week that he will host three hearings — including one in Kalispell on Oct. 6 — on the impacts of relisting gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.

Local artist's sculpture honks into hearts of children

Local artist Ron Adamson learned recently that a bronze sculpture he created will become a centerpiece for the Renown Regional Medical Center’s children’s hospital in Reno, Nev.

Play golf, eat clam chowder on Sunday

The Clam Chowder Golf Tournament is coming to Cabinet View Golf Club on Sunday, Oct. 3.

Teen author plans to appear at Libby Library

Montana teen author Skyler Smith will read from her futuristic fantasy novel, “Partal” at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Libby Library.

Avid Gardeners plan program for Friday

The Avid Gardeners club invites the public to its monthly meeting on Friday, Oct. 1.

Scout troop selling firewood as fundraiser

Libby Boy Scout Troop No. 1971 is offering firewood for sale to help pay for the troop’s participation in scouting events throughout the year.

Koats-4-Kids begins the season early

Kootenai Kiwanis is kicking off the Koats-4-Kids program early this season in response to chilly weather.

VFW's inception dates back to 1899

I read on the Internet some interesting facts about the origin of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Since VFW’s anniversary was only a few days ago, I hope you will find it interesting.

Libby High trio earns AP exam recognition

Three students at Libby High School earned Advanced Placement Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP exams.

Motocross/ATV Mud Bog Results

Sports Weekend: Cielak competes at state; Troy battles again at home

Libby High School junior Louis Cielak will represent his school in the two-day Class A State Golf Meet at Laurel.

Lady Trojans dump Plains in volleyball

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Kootenai Kiwanis plans fundraiser

The Kootenai Kiwanis club is now selling tickets for what it hopes will become its new annual fundraiser – Kiwanis 4 Kids, a formal evening of entertainment, steak and prawn dinner, silent auction and raffle.

Troy Writing Workshop Group plans to meet

The Troy Writing Workshop Group plans to meet at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at the Troy Library.

Finding the bear facts no easy task

Grizzly bears seem to be holding all of the cards.

Asa Wood earns 'exemplar' status

Asa Wood Elementary School was recently commended for providing a positive atmosphere for kids to learn, play and interact.

Local schools improve marks

The test results are in and Libby and Troy’s elementary schools made pretty good progress.

Troy Food Pantry in midst of fundraiser

The Troy Food Pantry is on a mission to raise as much money as possible through Town Pump’s “Be A Friend In Deed, Helping Those In Need” program.

Events Calendar: Sept. 29-Oct. 5

Seniors Calendar: Sept. 29-Oct. 5

Senior Menus: Sept. 29-Oct. 5

Memorial Service: Ted and Swanie Hardgrove

A memorial service for William “Ted” H. and Swanie Mae Hardgrove will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 3 at Wilkinson Hall, 101 Collins Ave., in Libby.

Lady Loggers come up just short vs. Whitefish

The result on the scoreboard Saturday may have favored the opponent but the Libby High School girls soccer team had no reason to hang their heads following a 3-2 loss.

At last! Libby boys beat Bulldogs

Finally, Whitefish goes down … and in memorable fashion.

Trojans dig deep hole, drop 7-B game at home

The hole proved to be too deep.

Lady Loggers control tempo to beat C. Falls

Trying to hold off Columbia Falls in the fourth game of a Northwestern A match on Saturday night, Libby’s Kim Tangen found the zone.

Troy shooting range plans Sunday grand opening

The Troy Shooting Club invites the public to a grand opening of the new skeet and trap range at 11 a.m., on Sunday, Oct. 3.

Wildcats roll over Libby by 36

The Libby High School football team fell behind early on the opening kickoff and could never recover in a 46-10 loss on Friday night at Columbia Falls.

Benefit organized to help Troy resident who suffered injury

A benefit for Morris Jones of Troy is planned for Saturday, Oct. 2, from 4-8 p.m., at the Kootenai Senior Center in Troy.

Upward basketball, cheer ready to start

After a year of reorganizing and recruiting, Upward Basketball and Cheerleading announced registration information for the 2010-11 season.

THS sweeps past Valley Christian

The Troy High School volleyball team posted its first victory of the season on Saturday by downing Valley Christian in impressive fashion on homecoming weekend, 25-9, 25-17, 25-17.

LHS harriers compete at Ronan Invitational

The Libby High School cross country team competed on Saturday at the Ronan Invitational.

'Music Within' inspiration to visit Libby

Richard Pimentel, a Vietnam veteran whose life inspired the award-winning movie, “Music Within,” will be speaking in Libby on Wednesday, Sept. 29.

Learn all about wildlife tracking in 1 of 3 classes coming to region

Local instructor Brian P. Baxter will lead three wildlife tracking classes in the region in October.

Former shipmates find each other after 55 years

The sailors were permitted to rest in four-hour intervals as they fought along the coast of Korea but the pounding of the ship’s gunners made it nearly impossible to sleep. Two guns mounted at the front of the USS Herbert J. Thomas and one over the destroyer’s berthing compartment caused deafening blasts every two minutes.    

Revenue decline impacts county budget

Paying the bills isn’t always easy – especially when income goes down.

Board to weigh Libby's school consolidation issues

The Libby School Board moves closer and closer to finalizing details of campus consolidation but hopes to receive feedback and questions from the public during a special meeting on Monday night.

Flu, pneumonia clinics planned for Libby, Troy

The Lincoln County Health Department confirmed this week that walk-in influenza and pneumonia immunization clinics will be scheduled over the next several weeks in Libby and Troy.

Senator hopes jobs bill moves forward

The Forest Jobs and Recreation Act still hasn’t gone before the Senate Natural Resources Committee but with Congress now back in session, Sen. Jon Tester hopes a hearing date looms on the horizon.

Blue September luncheon Monday

Families In Partnership Early Head Start plans to host a “Paint the Town Blue” luncheon with Craig Thornton of Blue September from noon-1 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 27.

Family Birth Services plans Tea and Talk

Family Birth Services in Libby plans to host its monthly Tea and Talk on Monday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

High-schoolers headed to college fair

Students from around Lincoln County will attend the Kalispell College Fair on Thursday, Sept. 30 at Flathead High School gym.

VA rep to visit Troy, Libby Oct. 4

A representative of the Montana Veterans Affairs Division out of Kalispell will be at Kootenai Senior Center in Troy and Libby Senior Citizens Center on Monday, Oct. 4.

Library to show 'Lemony Snicket'

The Libby Public Library will feature the film, “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” on Saturday, Sept. 25 at noon.

Family tree project for kids

Libby Library invites children to participate in an after-school art activity on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m.

Tommie Lee Becquart

Tommie Lee Becquart of  Moyie Springs, Idaho, passed away on Sept. 11, 2010 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene Idaho.

Letter: County crews deserve thank-you

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Heard Around the West: Oregon county gets tough on lemonade

Don’t even think about selling lemonade in Multnomah County, Ore., unless you’ve obtained a temporary restaurant license, says The Week magazine.

Birth: Ryan Rank

Jeremy and Tina Rank announced the Sept. 9, 2010 birth of their son, Ryan Rank.

Birth: Gabriel William Gregory

Chad N. Gregory and Mandy Hammers announced the Sept. 13, 2010 birth of their son, Gabriel William Gregory.

Birth: Aspen Belle Orr

B.J. and Lucy Orr announced the Sept. 11, 2010 birth of their daughter, Aspen Belle Orr.

Libby Book Discussion Group plans to meet Tuesday evening

The Libby Library’s Book Discussion Group plans to meet Tuesday, Sept. 28.

No serious injuries in accident

No one was seriously injured last Thursday afternoon when a sport-utility vehicle rear-ended a passenger car on Highway 2 near the state shop south of Libby.

Troy prepares for homecoming

The Troy High School football and volleyball teams will celebrate homecoming on Friday and Saturday.

Libby girls shutout Bonners Ferry, 4-0

The Libby High School girls soccer team won its second straight game with a 4-0 shutout on Monday over Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Libby boys soccer team falls to Badgers

Bonners Ferry’s strong passing game and ball-control offense helped the Idaho school to a 2-0 victory over Libby on Monday night.

Megan Wedel

Megan Wedel, daughter of Jeff and Julie Wedel of Libby, has been awarded the Betty Wheeler scholarship for $575 for the 2010-11 academic year at Eastern Washington University.

Awards/Honors: Elmer Simurdak

Elmer Simurdak, a 1960 Libby High School graduate, was honored this summer by the governor of Kentucky as recipient of the state’s 2010 Senior Volunteer Service Award.

Paint It Pink activities on horizon

The fourth annual Paint It Pink Friday returns to Libby on Oct. 29.

Asbestos research projects reach public through unique event

Researchers study Libby’s unique asbestos fiber, analyze statistics of people who suffer medical complications from it, and examine the social and psychological impacts that it has had on the community.

Longtime Troy city attorney resigns

Troy city attorney Mark Fennessy admits that the timing of his retirement at the end of the calendar year may seem fortuitous but that it has nothing to do with the ongoing quarrels between the council and mayor.

Council approves McLeod promotion

The Troy City Council unanimously consented to promote Bob McLeod to chief of police at last week’s meeting … eight months after the mayor appointed him to the position.

Motocross event adds mud boggin'

Motocross racing this Saturday will have a little extra flair that organizers hope will draw a bigger crowd and maybe lead to more races of its kind.

Events Calendar: Sept. 22-28

Ember Huchala

Ember Huchala, 86, passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2010.

Alice Mae Worrall

Alice Mae Worrall, 80, died on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 of natur-al causes peacefully asleep at home in Libby.

EIS document available for review

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week the availability of a final environmental impact statement on a plan that outlines forest management practices on state trust lands.

Libby officials to offer public tour of wastewater facility

City of Libby officials announced plans to conduct a tour of its wastewater facility beginning at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 23.

AARP driver safety program set for Sept. 27

An AARP Driver Safety Program course, sponsored by St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m., at Libby Christian Church.

Senior Menus: Sept. 22-28

Seniors Calendar: Sept. 22-28

Operation Medicine Cabinet returns to Libby on Saturday

Local residents along with those just passing through can take advantage of an opportunity to get rid of expired or unwanted medications on Saturday as part of Operation Medicine Cabinet Montana.

Youth bowling leagues now forming at Lincoln Lanes

Youth bowling leagues are now forming at Lincoln Lanes in Libby.

Spinning Squares accepting new students

The Libby Spinning Squares square dance club plans to begin lessons on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m., at Kootenai Valley Christian School Gym.

Birth: Callen Ethan Ballard

Cara and Mike Ballard of Libby announced the July 18, 2010 birth of their son, Callen Ethan Ballard.

Doctor begins medical residency at Libby Clinic

After working at Libby Clinic for only a few days, Dr. Ben Paulson hadn’t yet had time last week to explore the jewel of Lincoln County, the Kootenai National Forest, but he had plenty of suggestions of places to go.

On Campus: Audra Poppen, Levi Neubauer

The Libby High School Educational Trust recently awarded two scholarships to Libby High School graduates.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation plans banquet

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation plans to host its 24th annual banquet on Saturday at the Memorial Center in Libby.

Troy VFD plans special 9/11 event

The Troy Volunteer Fire Department invites the public to a special memorial ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Troy Fire Hall. The event will begin at noon to commemorate the events of 9/11.

Blog: Libby could've won the game

It's difficult not to think about what could have been.

Libby loses lightning-shortened game

In a game plagued by lightning delays, Frenchtown escaped the Kootenai Valley Friday night with a 13-7 nonconference victory over Libby.