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Libby Fine Arts to hold fundraiser on Dec. 10

Libby Fine Arts, Inc. is sponsoring an art demonstration and scholarship fund-raiser and membership drive.

Bringing in the holidays - Northwest Montana style

All across the country, the immediate days after Thanksgiving, people turn their thoughts toward Christmas and all the festivities associated with it.

Helping 'Kids'

Volunteers Ricki Yeager, left, and Kate Huntsberger were working the Kiwanis-sponsored Koats 4 Kids effort Wednesday at Asa Wood Elementary School. The Kiwanis collect used coats and redirect them to needy children in the community. Huntsberger said the effort has a strong need for children’s boots, as evidenced by the empty racks behind them. Persons needing coats may stop by the former elementary school from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Boots also may be dropped off at that time. While the clothing effort is sponsored by the Kiwanis, Huntsberger said volunteers to staff the distribution are provided by Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Ninth Circuit Court

After more than eight years, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Revett Minerals Inc., Rock Creek Mine will have “no adverse modifications” to the bull trout and will cause “no jeopardy” to the grizzly bears.

Troy couple injured in one-car accident on slippery Route 2

Two Troy residents were injured the morning of Nov. 17  as their sub-compact car slid off the roadway during snow-slickened conditions, went down an embankment and came to rest on the BNSF railway access.

Highway 37 to get resurfaced in 2012

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking public comments on a proposal to resurface about 8.1 miles of Highway 37, northeast of Libby. 

'The Nutcracker' Practice

Last Saturday at the Memorial Center, dancers participating in Libby’s “The Nutcracker” were practicing for their performances this weekend. Dancers Lisa Rios and Nathanial Miller were fine-tuning their dances. The first performance is 8 p.m. Friday. There is a matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday and then the final show is 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at Homesteaders, The last Straw Cafe, Hava Java, the Libby Chamber of Commerce and Cabinet Books.

Big Buck for Randy

Randy Hutchison of Libby rattled in a 6-by-7 whitetail deer the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 22, near the Lake Koocanusa Reservoir. Hutchison shot the buck at 100 yards with a .270 rifle.

Joseph A. Daniels III, 67, of Libby

Joseph A. “Joe” Daniels III, 67, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, while out riding his 4-wheel ATV in Libby.

Anthony J. Rasmussen 5, of Libby

It is with great sadness that Anthony John Rasmussen, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly at 11 a.m. Nov. 25, 2011, at St John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby. 

Board moves ahead on Asa Wood decision; enrollment dips

Mayor: No bias on variance denial

Chamber official leaves

'Programmatic change'

Xmas Tree

Teri Noble, on ground, directs crews putting lights on Libby’s Christmas tree. Libby city worker, from left, Chris Thompson, volunteer Zeta Thom, city workers Robert Carlson and Randy Augustine add lights to the tree at the end of Mineral Avenue on Tuesday as they prepared for the official lighting on Friday.

Carolers

Several people in Troy went caroling after the tree-lighting.

Snow Scene

A wonderful Winter Wonderland near Troy made for this picturesque photo.

Santa and Mrs.

Cecil McDougall brought Mr. and Mrs. Claus to the event at Troy’s tree-lighting.

Old Photo 11-30

Trophy Display Lady Trojan seniors Debbie Drury, No. 25, and Jada Brown, No. 23, proudly hold up the district and conference trophies from the district tournament in St. Ignatius after defeating Thompson Falls, 63-35. The Trojans will advance to divisionals in Whitefish on Thursday. They play Deer Lodge at 1 p.m. Staff photo from the Nov. 22, 1991, files of The Western News.

McNew Muley

Kyle McNew shot his first buck the opening day of hunting season, October 20, 2011

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Dusti Thompson

Dusti Thompson and Jessie Conrad

Hutchison Deer

Randy Hutchison rattled in a 6x7 whitetail Tuesday (11-22-11) morning near the reservoir. Shot at 100 yards with a .270.

Benefield Buck

Cody Benefield, 15, bagged a 4x4 whitetail with a 16-inch spread on the last morning of hunting season using the 25-06 his grandfather Don Benefield bought for him.

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The tree was full of lights Friday. Unfortunately, some time late Saturday or early Sunday, vandals pulled down the lights.

Xmas Tree 2

Mayor Roll was joined at the Libby tree lighting by Councilwomen Robin Benson, left, and Vicky Lawrence.

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Teri Noble, co-owner of Noble Excavating, accompanies Mayor Doug Roll as the tree is lighted. The Nobles contributed $2,000 for Mineral Avenue decorations.

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Reece

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Ukiah

Turkey 16

Vince

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Robert L. Burrell

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Jayden

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Tyler

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Jace

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Cabin

Remains of cabin atop Big Creek Baldy

Anti-mine couple really less concerned about wildlife, Libby native says

Letter to the Editor,

Grateful for Troy Christmas tree

Letter to the Editor,

Thanksgiving: Times have changed

Letter to the Editor,

Questions cuts in mental programs

Letter to the Editor,

Schauers will celebrate 50 years

Ronnie L. Boling, 68, of Libby

Ronnie L. Boling, 68, of Libby died Thursday Nov. 3, 2011, at his home in Libby from natural causes. 

James G. Hopkins 70, formerly of Libby

Veteran story questioned

Honoring Veterans: Ceremonies pay homage for service

Ceremonies in Libby and Troy on Thursday and Friday honored the area’s veterans at Libby and Troy high schools and cemeteries paid respect to those current and past members who have served our country.

Resources for living with diabetes

Of the 26 million Americans with diabetes, more than half are currently not meeting medical targets established by the American Diabetes Association. 

Laughter key for a better life

More than 50 years of research backs up the fact that positive social connections improve health outcomes and laughing is part of the equation.

St. John's welcomes Hickman, new manager of surgical service

Christine Hickman will join St. John’s Lutheran Hospital this week as the new Surgical Services Manager.

New law to benefit Turner Mountain

Local communities across western Montana and Idaho are expected to see a boost in their economies as a result of a new legislation that now permits year-long recreation opportunities on U.S. Forest Service ski areas.

Elks feed 150-plus veterans, families

ervicemen and women, their families, and Elks gathered at the Elks Lodge on Veterans Day on Friday to honor and remember the men and women who served and are serving our country.

Laine's First Buck

Laine Young, 12, shot his first buck Nov. 4 near the Fisher River. He shot it with a 7mm-08 at 75 yards. It was a four-point buck shot while fighting with another buck.

Morgan celebrates her first birthday

Morgan May Sanderson, daughter of Chelsea and Byron Sanderson of Libby, celebrated her first birthday Sept. 24.

Birth: Parker Olsen

Parker Olsen, son of Bobbie Jo and Justin D. Olsen of Libby, was born on Nov. 3, 2011.

Birth: Sean Jellesed

Sean Jellesed, son of Stephanie and Michael Jellesed of Troy, was born on Oct. 29, 2011.

Cummings finishes her Marine training

Pvt. Megan Cummings, of the U.S. Marine Corps, has completed training in combat photography in Parris Island, S.C.

Cabinet View captain ponders what's next for her, colleagues

State: Workplace injuries lower for 2010

No Earthquake Damage

Vic White, director of the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency, inspected the Libby Flower Creek Dam on Friday just hours after the 3.3 magnitude earthquake rattled areas southeast of Missoula. White, who was hunting on Veterans Day, came into town to inspect the dam, which holds back water that supplies Libby. White found the dam to be secure. In the photo, White points to an area where state officials have done a core sampling of the dam. Those findings have led the state to not renew a five-year term for the nearly 50-year-old curved structure. Currently, the city is beginning excavation about 100 yards below the current site for a new gravity-type dam. In the inset photo is conduit city officials have installed for sensors to monitor water levels. The equipment will include visual sensors and an alarm should water levels vary.

Council- elect pair faces suit

SJLH now in 'home stretch'

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James G. Hopkins

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Libby volunteer fireman Nick Whiteman prepares to douse the attic with water Wednesday afternoon.

Anniversary Schauers

The Schauers taught in the Libby School District a combined 56 years.

Vets Day

At Libby High School, dignitaries, above, took part in a Veterans Day program on Thursday. Guest speakers included, from left, Tony Smith, Larry Pitcher, Mitzi Smart and U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg.

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A pair of tom turkeys pursue one another around an apple tree in the Pipe Creek area Saturday, a sure sign of spring.

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Talk Turkey to Me: A pair of wild tom turkeys walk the walk and talk the talk Saturday in the Pipe Creek area, a sure sign of spring.

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Peeping toms...

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Tom turkey displays his colors under an apple tree in the Pipe Creek area, a sure sign of spring.

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Site Plan

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Stop That Man Senior linebacker Joe Pepiot led the Trojan football team with 12 tackles in last weekÕs game with Frenchtown. Saturday Troy will face off in itÕs second playoff game against Fort Benton in Troy at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for students. Staff photo from the Nov. 8, 1991, files of The Western News.

Hickman

Christine Hickman

Jim Benedict

At Troy High School, Jim Benedict, right, a retired Forest Service silviculturist from Troy and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, spoke to students during an assembly on Friday.

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Elva Amos

Writer is critical of Montanore's ability, financial status to open the mine

Letter to the Editor,

Reader is grateful for support received during a firefighters' fundraising

Letter to the Editor,

Roberts is her college valedictorian

Class of 2007 Libby High School valedictorian, Cassie Donna Roberts, continues her success in education.

The Mees

The Mees came to Libby in 1965 from eastern Montana.

Mees will mark Golden Anniversary on Nov. 18

Jim and Eileen Mee will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Nov. 18.

Roy D. Kelso, 56, of Moyie Springs

Roy Dale Kelso, 56, passed away Nov. 7, 2011, in Moyie Springs, Idaho.

Barbara J. Grant, 73, of Libby

Barbara J. Grant, 73, of Libby died Monday Nov. 7, 2011, at her home in Libby from natural causes. 

Elva Amos

Elva Amos

Elva Amos 83, of Libby

Elva Amos, 83, died at home from natural causes on Oct. 23, 2011.

Wendell and "Cat Ballou"

Dull, a Vietnam veteran who still wears his dog tags, adores “Cat Ballou” his Green-Winged Macaw. The tags were re-issued, as his original tags were stolen from his pickup.

Vet aids birds, others

Mountain lion attacks horse near golf course

Council, Cabinet View still at odds

Williams, Bischoff, Olsen win Libby posts

Troy incumbents lose races

Holiday Bazaar: Funding the Heritage Museum

 Friday and Saturday the Heritage Museum hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar, an event that funds the operation of the museum for the entire year.

Afterschool event termed a 'success'

More than 75 children, parents, business and community leaders came together recently at a “Lights On Afterschool” event at the Libby Dam to celebrate the importance of keeping the lights on and the doors open for afterschool programs.

Change from analog to digital TV comes Thursday

A change is coming for all Libby residents who currently are using analog transmission to get television reception.

Fundraising Winner

Patti Winn was the winner of the Venture Inn’s October Relay for Life fundraiser, which was a “quillow,” a quilted homemade pillow donated by Debbie Rebo. The next fundraiser will be Nov. 18, which will be a bake sale.

'Dance' is great appetizer for event

It was billed as an evening of International Dance, a free-will fundraiser for The Kootenai Valley Nutcracker coming to the Memorial Center on Dec. 2 and 3, and it turned out to be a delectable appetizer for what is yet to come — the main entre, The Nutcracker.

Jimmy D. Rebelskey 76, of Libby

Jimmy Dale Rebelskey, 76, of Libby died Friday Nov. 4, 2011, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby from natural causes.  

Jesse L. Wickey 32, of Libby

Jesse L. Wickey, 32, of Libby died Friday Nov. 4, 2011, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital. 

Asa Wood Holiday Bazaar Saturday

Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Asa Wood Elementary School.

City budget meeting may have been illegal

Troy City Council budget meeting, held Sept. 8 in Mayor Don Banning’s absence, could still be construed as illegal, according to information provided by Montana legal advisors this week.

Moose, calf stir agency concerns

Resident seeks spatial distance from lines

Nov. 12 set as National Drug Awareness Day

Because an alarming number of young people are intentionally abusing prescription medicines to get high, the Drug Abuse Awareness Council has set Nov. 12 as National Day to recognize the unauthorized use of prescription drugs.

Lincoln County Election Results

Changes for all Libby residents

Changes for all Libby residents using analog televisions are coming to their channels on Thursday, Nov. 10, because the local translator is being converted to a digital signal.

Troy Junior High Gridders

Troy High School Football Team for 2011:  In the front row, from left, Coach Jim Dasios, Manager Steven Burk, Nick Tunison, Alex Yeadon, Jonah Davidson, Dominic Chiaverini, Payton Scott, Garret Chapel  Brennon Olds, Micheal Miller, Calvin Kelso, Ty Hight and Coach Jeff Hawk. In the second row from left, Gage Tallmadge, Craig Chamberlain, Devon Edwards, Billy Hake, Luke Haggerty, Jake Bonifas, Gabe Hickman, Taige Adair, Zach Dolezal, Erich Tallmadge, Alex Day, Quinn Cossey,  Nathan Olds and  Coach Dallas Carr. In the back row from left,  Ezra Dolezal, Adam Stindt, Casey Graff, Dalton Jones, Cody Orr, Jacob Lee, Cory Orr, Dalton Krause, Zach Hill, Austin Grable,  Ricky Ormiston, Creede Garcia, Ricky Roach, Austin Duve and Andrew Haggerty.

Trojans Gridders

Members of the Troy Junior High football team for 2011 include in the front row, from left, Kolten Winebark, Jarred Reid, Hank Hartung, Nathanial Edwards, Sean Opland, Adam Tallmadge, Jordan Herrick,  Dylan Savage and Mason  Chapel. In the back row are, from left, Coach Brandon, Ethan Wallace, Brandon Finley, Christian Huffman, Tyler Ekstedt, Austin Pattie, Kolbe Sander, Josh Shaver, Tucker Winn and Cody Johnston. Coach Justi

Lucky Winner

Margo McCormick, left, of Troy is the lucky winner of the fundraising drawing held by the Lincoln County Democrats. McCormick won the gun cabinet pictured behind her, which was handmade by the owner of the Cabinet Mountain Furniture at 206 Mineral Ave. The cabinet list price was $2,500, and it was made from trees cut from his property, cured, milled all by him. Standing with McCormick, a retired teacher, is one of her former students Robeie Pluid.

VBT Williams

Troy's Jordan Williams drives the ball over the net against blockers Natalie Glisson and Marisa McKee of Deer Lodge in second round action at the divisional volleyball tournament Friday in Eureka.

VBL Wepprecht

Junior Lauren Wepprecht kills the ball as Bulldog Marlow Schulz blocks vs Whitefish 11-4-11

Fan Dance

Performing the “Guajiras,” dancers, from left, Victoria Lenihan, Lori Stevens,  Linda Bailey and Jennifer Corbin wowed the crowd with various Spanish and Latino footwork.

Bazaar

Larry Reid of Clark Fork, Idaho, sold goods made of birch bark, including lamp shades and storage items.

Forensics determines mandible likely was Chinese worker

Libby, Troy spikers defeated

Daytime Football

Logger quarterback Micha Germany handed the ball off to running back Nic Robertson during the first quarter Saturday against Hamilton, a game the Loggers lost 28-11. The playoff game marked the last of the season for Libby, whjich finished its season 5-5. The Western News photographer Paul Sievers commented about the joy of photographing football during daylight hours as opposed to dusk or stadium-lighting situations.

Students sing 'Partiotism and Peace'

Patriotism and Peace were the themes for the Libby Children’s Select Choir on Tuesday Oct. 25. Libby Choral Students honored the military with songs.

Red Ribbon Week

Libby Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon week — drug awareness — last week:

Loggers bow to Broncs, 28-11; end their season with 5-5 mark

Area law enforcement starts crackdown on school bus laws

All local law enforcement agencies including the Montana Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Libby Police Department and Troy Police Department, are combining efforts and increasing patrols to crackdown on the number of motorists that are making bad school bus passes on a daily basis.  

SJLH was awarded for its pediatric emergency care

St. John's Lutheran Hospital recently was awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement Network’s Quality Improvement Award for its work on Pediatric Emergency Care. 

St. John's Stroke Recognition Award

St. John’s Lutheran Hospital recently received recognition for serving stroke patients.  Holding the award include, from left, Cathy Wolfe, Vice President of Nursing,Tony Fantozzi, PAC; Dr. Jay Maloney, Amy Hayes, RN; Teri Beebe, RN.

SJLH gets Stroke Recognition Award

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. 

For Road Work - Zipper

Fire district missing taxes

Like most volunteer fire departments, Troy Rural Fire District 1F & 15F always seems to have more needs than it has funding to meet those needs.

1-Year-Old: Samantha E. Bray

Samantha Emily Bray, daughter of James and Sierra Bray of Libby, celebrated her first birthday on Oct. 7, 2011.

1-Year-Old: Aspen B. Orr

Aspen Belle Orr, daughter of BJ and Lucy Orr of Troy, celebrated her first birthday on Sept. 11.

Birth: Peyton R. Watters

Peyton Rain Watters, daughter of Pebbles Potter and Vernon Watters of Libby, was born at 2:07 p.m. Oct. 18, 2011. Peyton was born at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital.

Revett Minerals redefines protocol for mine emergencies

Liability concerns may delay water park

SSA checks account for 12.7 percent

If Lincoln County residents didn’t receive their monthly payments from the Social Security Administration, 12.7 percent of total personal income in the county would be lost, a total of $69,158,905 in 2009.

The Headless Horseman Rides Again

Right out of Washington Irving’s story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the Headless Horseman — circa 1790 — was resurrected in Libby recently as horseman Pat Stoddard brought the legend back to life in his depiction of the famed horseman. The “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” still is read by school children and is popular around Halloween.

City of Troy Candidates

City of Libby Candidates

Birth: Theron Jace Oberdorf

Theron Jace Oberdorf, son of Brenda and Tony Oberdorf of Libby, was born at 12:56 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2011. Theron was born at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, weighing in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20½ inches long.

Birth: Kaden D. Austin

Kaden D. Austin, son of Lydia Poppen-Austin and Dan Austin of Rapid City, S.D., was born at Rapid City Regional Hospital on Oct. 2, 2011. Kaden weighed in at 7-pounds, 7-ounces and was 21-inches long.

Birth: Weston Remp

Weston Remp, son of Jenn and Andy Remp of Libby, was born at 2:16 p.m. Sept. 24, 2011. Weston was born at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, weighing in at 6-pounds, 14-ounces and was 20-inches long.

Birth: Levi Erickson, Jr.

Levi Erickson, Jr., son of Tawnie and Levi Erickson of Libby, was born at 12:22 a.m. on Sept. 21, 2011. Levi was born at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, weighing in at 6-pounds, 14.4-ounces and was 19½-inches long.

BOWLING

Loggers Playoff Saturday

Logger High School senior Colby Rybar rushed for a first down in the third quarter of last Friday’s game against Columbia Falls. The Loggers won that game 35-28 and advance to the playoffs at 1 p.m. Saturday against Hamilton. The volleyball game will be at 4 p.m.

VBT Curry

Troy's Michaela Curry tips the ball over the net against Bigfork's Melissa VanDerveer in a district tournament matchup in Eureka.

VBL Quinn

Sophomore Taylor Quinn kill 1st game vs Polson 10-29-11

Senior Walk Too

2011 senior walk Christian Hubbard, left, Stephen Adams, Josh Foote, John Dixon, Chase Hoyer, Nolan Broden, Colby Rybar, Joey Emery, Sawyer Zimmerman, Micah Germany, Robin Kyes, Gunner Bradeen, Phil Nelson and Dylan Berget.

Senior Walk

2011 senior walk Christian Hubbard, left, Stephen Adams, Josh Foote, John Dixon, Chase Hoyer, Nolan Broden, Colby Rybar, Joey Emery, Sawyer Zimmerman, Micah Germany, Robin Kyes, Gunner Bradeen, Phil Nelson and Dylan Berget.

One Year Old Orr

Aspen Orr

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New Ambulance

Libby Elementary Red-Ribbon Halloween

Ms. Wendy Berry’s fourth-grade class was “scaring drugs away” on Friday.

LES Red Ribbon Week Halloween

Ms. Wendy Berry's fourth-grade class

FBL Robertson

QB Micah Germany hands off to Nic Robertson first quarter vs Hamilton 1-29-11

FBL Broden

Pass complete to Nolan Broden vs Hamilton 10-29-11 Mike Bienusa, left and Dustin Weidenkeller.

Camo Kids

Mr. Bill Moe’s fifth-grade class performed boot-camp exercises in their camouflage to fight drugs.

Samantha Bray

Samantha Bray