Stories for August 2011

August 30, 2011 11:37 a.m.

Wreck 85

Brett A. Blevins searches through his logging truck for valuables Friday afternoon before being towed off as his wife looks on.

August 30, 2011 11:36 a.m.

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Brett Blevins disconnects his CB radio after the accident Friday.

August 30, 2011 11:35 a.m.

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Idaho State Police Officer Kralik, center, log truck driver Brett A. Blevins, right and Brett's wife far left who refused to be ID'd. All discussing the accident.

August 30, 2011 11:34 a.m.

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The logging truck complete with self loader used to clean up the mess.

August 30, 2011 11:33 a.m.

Volleyball Lundin

Katie Lundin passing 4th game vs Noxon Lady Red Devils 8-26-11

August 30, 2011 11:32 a.m.

One Yr Old Schruth

Brylee Eileen Schruth

August 30, 2011 11:31 a.m.

One Yr Old Donnelly

Callie Renee Donnelly

August 30, 2011 11:30 a.m.

One Yr Old Bothman

Tyssen James Bothman

August 25, 2011 10:06 a.m.

Kasworm Grizzly

Wayne Kasworm left, Kim Annis right

August 23, 2011 12:45 p.m.

Council slates Aug. 30 meeting for public review of budget

A hearing for public comment on the City of Libby’s proposed 2011-’12 budget has been set by City Council members for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. Council members approved setting the special meeting Monday.

August 23, 2011 12:15 p.m.

Fund is established to assist Faulkners with medical bills

A fund to help pay the medical expenses for Patrick Faulkner, the 15-year-old Libby High School sophomore who was critically injured July 25 in a head-on accident on U.S. Route 2, has been established at Lincoln County Credit Union.

August 23, 2011 12:15 p.m.

Roland K. McNair, 67, of Libby

Roland K. McNair

August 23, 2011 12:15 p.m.

William L. Burson, 73, formerly of Libby

August 23, 2011 12:15 p.m.

Doris J. Stacy, 86, of Libby

August 23, 2011 11:30 a.m.

Libby Paving Project

Libby, Mont. – Paving will begin Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the McGillivray Recreation Area. This work is part of a reconstruction project including campground and road improvements.

August 23, 2011 10:20 a.m.

Old Photo 8-24

Prize Pets Winners of the second annual pet show held in conjunction with the Lincoln County Junior Fair Friday pose with their trophies and winning dogs. Left to right, Debbie OÕNeill and Patches with trophies for the best pet in the show and for the cutest dog in the show John Shaw and Princess with trophy for most intelligent dog, and Alan Payne and Snowflake with trophy for funniest dog. Not pictured are Renee Kmejay and Hannah, who was judged best groomed dog in the show. Photo from the Aug. 5, 1971, files of The Western News.

August 23, 2011 10:19 a.m.

Ignite 93

Best of show

August 23, 2011 10:18 a.m.

Ignite 90

Gary Rantala of the Igniters Car Club presents Brook White with a plaque of appreciation for saving the life of Caleb Lapka.

August 23, 2011 10:18 a.m.

Ignite 91

Keith Dondaneau of Golden, B.C. in a '63 Ford Econoline pickup with a 347 lays rubber on Mineral Avenue Friday

August 23, 2011 10:17 a.m.

Ignite 85

'51 Chevrolet metal woodie belonging to Allen and Dena Riffel of Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

August 23, 2011 10:16 a.m.

Ignite 67

Igniters car show looking to the north.

August 23, 2011 10:15 a.m.

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Cousins Chloe Cole, left and Tanner Parks shout "burn out, burn out" and participants did exactly that Friday night as the Igniters 50th anniversary and car show got underway.

August 23, 2011 10:14 a.m.

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'47 Chevrolet Style Master

August 23, 2011 10:14 a.m.

Ignite 59

No car show is complete without fuzzy dice!

August 23, 2011 10:12 a.m.

Ignite 34

Carol Ramos admires a '47 Chevrolet Style Master Saturday during the car show.

August 23, 2011 10:11 a.m.

Ignite 04

Igniters car show looking to the south.

August 22, 2011 5 p.m.

Board OKs budget, discusses school AYP

August 22, 2011 4:45 p.m.

Board plans AYP strategies

August 19, 2011 9:30 a.m.

Libby Road Construction

August 18, 2011 4:45 p.m.

Igniters to mark milestone

August 18, 2011 4:25 p.m.

Report: Communication lax

August 17, 2011 5:50 p.m.

School Tour 54

Lee Disney and cane

August 17, 2011 5:41 p.m.

'69 Camaro SS

Mike Chapman, left and Corey Chapman, father and son. '69 Camaro SS

August 16, 2011 5 p.m.

Nordicfest seeks parade participants

August 16, 2011 3 p.m.

Riverfront Blues Festival

Suze Sims, left and Teri Anne Wilson of the Red Hot Blues Sisters performed both Friday and Saturday during the Riverfront Blues Festival in Libby. The gritty blues act was among seven bands that performed during the two-day event under the Fred Brown Pavilion in Libby. This was the third year for the event.

August 16, 2011 9:50 a.m.

Red Hot Blues Sisters

Suze Sims, left and Teri Anne Wilson of the Red Hot Blues Sisters

August 16, 2011 9:48 a.m.

Zach Adam

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August 16, 2011 9:45 a.m.

Old Photo 8-17

Farming on Parmenter Hill These ÒfarmersÓ had the grand champion entry in SaturdayÕs Junior Fair Parade. They are Tony Berget, left, Lori McKaye and Todd Berget. Craig McKaye also appeared with the entry but was out of picture range. The two dogs accompanying the children are Tippy, belonging to the Bergets, and Lady, belonging to the McKayes. Photo from the Aug. 5, 1971, files of The Western News.

August 16, 2011 9:43 a.m.

Le Tour Rice

Dr. Greg Rice, center inaugural run of Le Tour de Koocanusa

August 16, 2011 9:42 a.m.

Le Tour Kyle

Dennis Kyle aboard his Litespeed inaugural run of Le Tour de Koocanusa.

August 16, 2011 9:41 a.m.

Le Tour Calgary

Jason Sokolosky, left, Joanne De La Ronde, Mark Porter and Jennifer Martin of the Calgary Outdoor Club await startup of the inaugural Le Tour de Koocanusa.

August 12, 2011 12:37 p.m.

Steven E. Hill, 60, of Boulder City, Nev.

August 12, 2011 12:23 p.m.

George A. Pettit, 56, of Tucson, Ariz.

August 11, 2011 4:12 p.m.

Blues Sisters

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August 9, 2011 2:39 p.m.

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Relay for Life 2011

August 9, 2011 2:39 p.m.

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Sean Opland catching for the Students for Life team during the wet T-shirt contest Friday.

August 9, 2011 2:38 p.m.

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Catching for Team Scrubs is 12-year-old Gareth Lott during the wet T-shirt contest Friday.

August 9, 2011 2:38 p.m.

Relay 17

Sydney Ward's team captain button.

August 9, 2011 2:37 p.m.

Relay 12

Local talent "Beyond Help" entertain at Relay for Life Friday evening. Ann Mason, left, Lee Tonner and Mike Powell.

August 9, 2011 2:36 p.m.

Relay 09

Relay for LIfe 2011 survivors lap. Leading the way are Gayle Richards, left, Al Fantozzi, Doc Sargent, Paula Darko-Hensler and Judi Bloomer.

August 9, 2011 2:35 p.m.

Relay 02

Ward Crushing's Sydney Ward receiving her team captain pin from committee member Shelley Fisher.

August 9, 2011 2:34 p.m.

Old Photo 8-10

One for the Money Diane Troyer and Gay Myrhang perform a lip sync demonstration in order to get their card at ConnieÕs Hallmark Shop during the poker run. The participants in the poker run had to get playing cards from various establishments throughout the city. Bill Sperzum was dealt the winning hand during the poker run after visiting five establishments. Staff photo from the Aug. 7, 1991, files of The Western News.

August 9, 2011 2:32 p.m.

New Kids

Sandra Douthit and Luke Marchant

August 9, 2011 2:31 p.m.

Golf Tourney

Don Hill hits his second shot on hole 16 during the Member-Guest Golf Tourney at Cabinet View Aug. 7

August 9, 2011 2:27 p.m.

Big Check

Paul Rumelhart, left and Mayor Doug Roll

August 4, 2011 10:15 a.m.

Helmrick Scholarship

Sara Helmrick, left and Jim Bailey

August 4, 2011 10:14 a.m.

Birth Baillie

Everly Ryan Baillie

August 2, 2011 9:13 a.m.

Ben Wrzesinski

Ben Wrzesinski of Boulder, MT aboard "Stop Debt" for a bareback ride worth 82 points Friday.

August 2, 2011 9:08 a.m.

Ben Wrzesinski of Boulder, MT

Ben Wrzesinski of Boulder, MT aboard "Stop Debt" for a bareback ride worth 82 points

August 2, 2011 9:03 a.m.

Cody Watkins

Cody Watkins carries the PRCA Rodeo flag during Friday's opening ceremony.

August 2, 2011 9:03 a.m.

Savannah Wooden

Eight-year-old Savannah Wooden participates in the boot race Saturday night.

August 2, 2011 9:02 a.m.

Brittanee Tower

Brittanee Tower of Wilbur, WA with a watchful eye as she bumps the second barrel Friday night.

August 2, 2011 9:01 a.m.

Bryant Mikkelson

Bryant Mikkelson of Buffalo, MT with a time of 4.9 during Saturday's steer wrestling event.

August 2, 2011 9:01 a.m.

Jason Hogan-Quintanilla

Jason Hogan-Quintanilla during Saturday's rodeo parade down Mineral Avenue.

August 2, 2011 9 a.m.

Bryan Martinet

Bryan Martinet of Marsing, ID aboard "Mouse Trax" for an 83 point saddle bronc ride Saturday.

August 2, 2011 8:59 a.m.

Dakota Louis

Dakota Louis of Browning, MT spends some quality time with a bull known ast "Bob Over" during Friday's rodeo.

August 2, 2011 8:58 a.m.

Jake Kearns

Jake Kearns of Melrose, MT aboard "Silver Lashes" Saturday evening.

August 2, 2011 8:58 a.m.

JJ Harrison

Rodeo funny man JJ Harrison goes "skiing" during Saturday's performance.

August 2, 2011 8:57 a.m.

Brant Davis

Brant Davis of Sand Coulee, MT with a time of 10.1 in the tie down roping Saturday night.

August 2, 2011 8:56 a.m.

Jessica Conrad

Balloon girl Jessica Conrad

August 2, 2011 8:56 a.m.

Rian Conway

Rian Conway of Browning, MT breaks the barrier Saturday evening during the steer wrestling event.

August 2, 2011 8:13 a.m.

Ad Bugenig

Ad Bugenig of Ferndale, CA exits a short lived ride aboard "Mouse Patrol" in the sadde bronc competition Friday.

August 2, 2011 8:11 a.m.

Old Photo Too 8-3

Ben Graham from the July 22, 1971, files of The Western News.

August 2, 2011 8:11 a.m.

Old Photo 8-3

LetÕs Kick It The Libby High School Dance Squad recently attended a Just For Kix dance camp in Cheney, Wash. where they received the spirit award for friendliness, helpfulness and showing the most enthusiasm. Dancer Jeromy Wagner received the Firecracker award. The awards are voted on by other dancers at the camp. Members of the team are back Troy Zander, left, Kelley Edgmon, Wagner, Tealan Krepps; middle Tina Sharp and Ginger DaVault, co-captains; front Jessica Drake and Zannie Best. Not pictured are Amanda Fox and Krista Crawford Staff photo from the July 24, 1991, files of The Western News.