Ellington

Troy policeman says recent Council letter fails to tell actual circumstances

Car Buffs

During the Igniters Car Club 50th Anniversary banquet Saturday at the Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars, some of the original charter members gathered. Charter members were joined by 50-year member Mel Peterson and 45-year member Frank Widic. Pictured from left are Mel Peterson, Widic, Ken Beckstrom, Dave Swenson and Ivan Troyer. The Igniters held their banquet on Saturday, Oct. 22, the 50th anniversary to the day of their inaugural meeting in 1961.

Relay for Life plans begin

Plans are being made for 2012 Relay for Life in Lincoln County. From left are Brace Hayden, Wings president, Linda Matthews, a St. John’s Lutheran Hospital oncology nurse, Carrie Nowlen and Judy Pfaff of the American Cancer Society.

First Buck, First Day

First-season, first-day of the Youth Season hunter Stephen Williams, 12, shot this mule-deer about 9 a.m. Friday on family property using a .223-caliber rifle. Stephen’s aim was true, getting a lung shot. Stephen is the son of Dawn and Dan Williams.

Jim Lyle 73, of Troy

MCDC's Stinger project gets national award

Meeting Wall

Frank Wall

Meeting Rose L

Lynne Haley Rose

Meeting Rose

Lynne Haley Rose

Meeting Jepson & Castro

Wayne Jepson, left, Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality-Hydrology and James Castro, Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality-Geochemistry.

Meeting Cuffe

Mike Cuffe, State Rep, District 2 listening to Mike Galloway of ERO Resources, Ground Water Hydrology

Meeting Bradford

Paul Bradford, Kootenai Forest Supervisor

Meeting Berget

Lincoln County Commissioner Tony Berget

FBL Rybar

Senior Colby Rybar for a first down third quarter vs C-Fals 10-21-11

Edward F. Sverdrup, 82, of Libby

Thomas Bitterman 69, of Troy

Cates-Simpson

Elizabeth Cates of Libby, and Jon Simpson were married in a beautiful ceremony at Ridglea Christian Church in Fort Worth, Texas on Saturday Oct. 8, 2011.

City workers, volunteers replace aging Trojan totem

Flu shots available Thursday at market

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

Big Pink Blast set for Friday

D.C. Orr enters not guilty plea

Hunter knows wolves, OKs hunts

Former resident questions accident

Coffee With a Giddyup

Pat Stoddard awaits a latte on his patient horse recently at Copper Creek Espresso & Deli recently in Libby. Stoddard, an avid horseman, recently returned from a Middle East trip that included 17 countries in 10 days.

Carol E. Delaney 87, of Libby

Input is sought on Asa Wood

Montanore hearing is set for Tuesday

X Country Reintsma

Kaitlyn Reintsma 117th 25:41 at State in Missoula 10-22-11

X Country Barrick

Cody Barrick competing at the state meet in Missoula 10-22-11

X Country Group

9596...Logger runners Colton Crismore and Cody Barrick...at the start behind State Champion from Columbia Falls Derrick Williams. Jacob Thomas is also in the background all the way to the left. 9631...Kaitlyn Reintsma...the only Logger girl runner at State. Kari Lindgren hurt her leg in PE on Wednesday and was unable to run.  Logger boys finished 17th out of 19 full teams...we came in last in 2010-11, so we're moving up. The boys will lose all runners except Cody Barrick and Caleb Hooper, so need some more boys to come out next fall. Girls will lose Kaitlyn...only Kari left, so need some girls, too. No team score for girls; you have to have 5 for a full team.  Jacob Thomas 18th 16:32 Colton Crismore 54th 17:28 Zeke Carlson 107th 18:54 Cody Barrick 118th 19:39 Trevor Hogan 130th check with Rod...times were not right on State site for the last three. Caleb Hooper 134th Jake McCrohan 135th

Williams Deer

Stephen Williams (12) first day, first deer (muley), first year. Shot with a .223

VBT Higgins

Junior Holli Higgins passing first game vs T-Falls 10-20-11

VBT Anderson

Senior Emily Anderson serving first game vs T-Falls 10-20-11

Pink Cheer

Mariah Briskin, center, cheering vs C-Falls 10-21-11

Old Photo 10-26

4-H Club Thanks Commissioners Megan Williams and Clark Crace, members of the 4-H Club, presented a thank-you card Wednesday afternoon to the Lincoln County Commissioners for helping to put in the waterline and horse stalls in the horse arena at Airfield Park. Commission chairman Larry Dolezal, far left, said parks supervisor Jack LaBonde deserves much of the credit. The horse arena is used not only by the Nordic Fjord Horse Show, but also by the 4-H Club. From left to right are Dolezal, Williams, Commissioner Noel Williams, Clark Crace and Commissioner Jerry Criner. Staff photo from the Oct. 18, 1991, files of The Western News.

FBL Sanderson

Eight-year-old Savanna Sanderson cheering during C-Falls game 10-21-11

FBL Hubbard

Senior Christian Hubbard punt return second quarter vs C-Falls 10-21-11 Wildcat Jared Trinastich in pursuit.

Candidate Williams

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Wedding Cates and Simpson

Married Oct. 8, 2011

VBT Williams

Jordan Williams jube 26th point 4th game vs Mission 9-3-11

VBT Jube

Michaela Curry left and Alanah True-Silva vs Noxon 8-25 Joyous moment after defeating Noxon

Jesse Stoller

Demolition Derby specialist Jesse Stoller, top, has been driving in derbies for more than 15 years. Stoller got his friend, Duane Kelley, interested, and he is now competing, right.

Candidate Taylor

Hugh Taylor

Councilman Orr to answer complaint

'Life and Death' offers a candid look at ourselves

One-Car Accident

Libby motorist Rudolph Joseph Dill, 29, was eastbound at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, in a 1989 Toyota All-Trek, when he crossed the center lane and westbound lanes on Highway 2.

Three-day CARD events draws hundreds

Mavis A. Darko 81, of Cascade

Flu shots

Registered nurse Beth Black administers a flu shot Wednesday to Ron Hodgden of Libby during the clinic at Libby Seniors Center. More than 130 immunizations were given during the four-hour session.

Two-Car Accident

The driver of a Ford Focus, attempting to cross Highway 2 from the Empire Foods parking lot, collided with an eastbound one-ton pickup around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. Police reports indicated the deployment of airbags in the Ford. The driver was unharmed and immediately exited the vehicle to ask an Empire Foods’ clerk to call 911. Libby Volunteer Ambulance transported the passenger, experiencing breathing difficulties, to St. John’s Lutheran Hospital.

Libby Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its centennial

This summer, the Libby Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its centennial, and this monument was erected. Last week, construction of a roof over the memorial began. Boulware Construction, Inc., is currently working to complete the project. The weather has halted the progress slightly, although it is nearing completion.

Home-schooled

Sometimes the young won’t wait. That was the case last week when this “mother moose” and her calf found themselves in downtown Libby just after sunrise near St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Mom was getting ready to lead her calf across the street when junior could no longer wait for breakfast. The mature calf had to kneel down to get to mom, and it’s expected within a few weeks the calf will be on its own.

Mary L. Miller 70, formerly of Libby

Board to attend seminar

Thanks Revett

Students at Libby Elementary School got the opportunity Tuesday to thank Revett Minerals and the Troy mine workers for a school contribution totaling $8,000. Revett facilitated LES with gravel for the playgrounds and moved the playground equipment for the students. For approximately 197 workers at the mine, the contribution is about $40 per worker. Left, Mylie and Chase Rayome, Cora Byrd, Michelle Byrd, John Byrd (miner) and Kenny Rayome (miner).

X Country Thomas

Jacob Thomas at cross country divisionals Polson 10-15-11

X Country Carlson

Zeke Carlson at cross country divisionals Polson 10-15-11

VBT Curry

Troy's Michaela Curry takes a shot against Eureka defender Carli Allen in Thursday's conference match at Eureka. The Lady Lions won 3-1.

Old Photo 10-19

House Inferno Assistant Fire Chief Tom Wood inspects a house to make sure there are no occupants trapped in the inferno minutes before the rest of the fire department appeared. The fire, at 1120 California Ave., started Monday morning in the front room of the house, according to Fire Chief Bill Kemp. Staff photo by Greg Van Tighem from the Oct. 9, 1991, files of The Western News.

Old Photo Too 10-19

From the Nov. 9, 1961, files of The Western News.

FBT Post Game

Team members drench Coach Jim Dasios post game after defeating Plains 52-14 10-14-11

FBT Score

Troy vs Plains 10-14-11

FBT Haggerty

Sophomore running back Luke Haggerty on the carry 4th quarter vs Plains 10-14-11

FBT Dasios

Soggy Coach Jim Dasios after team members dumped the contents of the water jug on him post game vs Plains 10-14-11.

FBT Duve

Junior guard Austin Duve tackles freshman quarterback Bransen Krebs 2nd quarter vs Plains 10-14-11

Candidate Bischoff

Bill Bischoff

Environmental Impact Statement should allay concerns about the Montanore Project

Trojans vs. Horsemen

Trojan quarterback Gabe Hickman scrables against Mission in their 23-12 loss Friday. The team will go 0-6 this week when they answer to the Plains Horsemen, also toting a team record of 0-6.

Middle School runners fare well in meet

The Loggers Cross Country middle school teams ran well this week, girls came in second and boys in fifth.

Speedy Blue Ponies run past Loggers during Homecoming

The Havre Blue Ponies were homecoming game spoilers Friday as they rolled over the Libby Loggers 26-14, proving once again that speed kills.

Musical All-Staters

Two students at Libby High School were accepted to the 2011 Montana All-State Band. They are William Lee, trombone, and Macaulie Casey, alto saxophone. They will travel to Billings for two days of rehearsal along with the other most talented high school musicians in Montana. The performance will be held in Billings on Oct. 21 in conjunction with the Montana State Music Educators Conference.

VBL Wepprecht

Lauren Wepprecht second game vs Thompson Falls 10-11-11

Candidate Rose

Gary Rose

Bronson Parsons

Bronson Parsons

Madam Librarian

Lincoln County Librarian Sami Pierson

Robb MacDonald

Robb W. MacDonald

Candidate Clogston

John Clogston

Delano Drury 77, of Libby

Linda J. Adkison 64, of Libby

Larry Schlund 63, of Libby

Cross Country Thomas

Jacob Thomas competing at Whitefish October 8

VBT Miller

Senior Katie Miller serving first game vs Plains 10-6-11

Cross Country Reintsma

Kaitlyn Reintsma competing at Whitefish October 8

VBL Wepprecht

Junior Lauren Wepprecht blocking 4th game vs C-Falls 10-8-11

VBL Maefau

Senior Selinna Maefau sends it over the net first game vs C-Falls 10-8-11

VBL Nash

James Nash cheers on the Lady Loggers Saturday night in their contest vs C-Falls

VBL Bowe

Senior Chelsea Bowe sends it over the net third game vs C-Falls 10-8-11

Homecoming Royalty

Libby High School Homecoming Coronation was held Thursday and crowed Dylan Berget as king and Jolee Holder as queen. The Homecoming 2011 Court, from left front, include prince and princesses Nick Alspaw, Alyssa Walker, Myka Forster and Trevor Cannon; center left, Princesses Jenny Johnson and Kim Tangen; top left, Prince Micah Germany, Queen Jolee Holder, King Dylan Berget and Prince Nolan Broden.

Obit MacDonald

Borgie MacDonald

Obit Schlund

Larry Schlund

Mooses

Mom and Junior Mint on the Catholic church lawn 10-7-11

Homecoming 72

Homecoming king and queen Dylan Berget and Jolee Holder

Hospice Grant

Amy Allison, MSW and Laura Sedler, BSW of St. John’s Hospice display the Compassion Care grant award from the Hospice Care Foundation.

FBL Winslow

Sophomore Jared Winslow on the carry second quarter vs Havre 10-7-11

FBT Hickman

Sophomore quarterback Gabe Hickman vs Mission Bulldogs 10-7-11

FBL Hoyer

Senior Chase Hoyer punt return 2nd quarter vs Havre 10-7-11

Candidate Arts

Joe Arts

Joanne L. Spady 57, of Libby

Betty Luscher 99, of Libby

'Wings' benefit in Troy

VFW Post 1548 'Stand Down' called largest in the nation

Libby High School Senior Day

Libby High School boys and girls soccer teams and their family members were recognized between games Saturday.

Libby, Columbia Falls battle to 2-2 deadlock

Tom Erickson and son, Levi - Bow Hunting

Tom Erickson and his son, Levi, had a great day bow hunting when Tom bagged this nice 6-by-6 bull elk on Sept. 10. Tom Erickson said he called the bull in to within 40 yards when he shot the monster. Tom and Levi tracked the elk for about 120 yeards.

Kroeger's '61 Studebaker Hawk, Igniters Car Club

Igniters Car Club brought three trophies – Car Club Participation, Best Stock and Best Custom Pickup – home after its trip to the Creston Valley Cruises show in Creston, British Columbia, last week. Wayne and Marge Kroeger’s 1961 Studebaker Hawk, winner of the Best Stock trophty, has been in the family since the year it was built.

Ryan Rumelhart's Bull Elk

How about getting a nice 6-by bull elk on your birthday. That’s what Ryan Rumelhart did on his recent birthday. Rumelhart, who is the son of Port Authority Director Paul Rumelhart, shot this monster at just eight yards in the Libby area. “It’s just what I wanted to do on my birthday was pack out elk meat.” Guess it’s better than sitting in an office, Ryan.

X Country Thomas

Jacob Thomas competing at Erueka Invite

X Country Group

Zeke Carlson, left, Cody Barrick, Trevor Hogan, Colton Crismore and Jacob Thomas competing at the Eureka Invite

X Country Reintsma

Kaitlyn Reintsma crossing the finish line at Eureka Invite

Soccer Kyle

Freshman Ceara Kyle battles for control vs Bigfork's Megan Pancoast 10-4-11

Soccer Quinn

Junior midfielder Jordan Quinn attempts a header into the goal vs Bigfork 10-4-11

Obit MacDonald

Borgie MacDonald

William D. McGlumphy 96, formerly of Libby

VBL Nelson

Junior Harley Nelson third game vs Frenchtown 10-1-11

VBL Jube

The bench erupts on the 25th point third game as Libby beats Frenchtown in three 10-1-11 Kelsey Klin, left, Mahalah Wedel, Hailley Moe and Lexi Hageness.

Soccer Martin

Junior forward Talus Martin goal jube puts Libby up 2-1 second half vs C-Falls 10-1-11

Soccer Valentine

Junior midfielder Patrick Valentine tries unsuccessfully to keep the ball inbounds 2nd half vs C-Falls 10-1-11

Soccer Kyriss

Great effort by Logger keeper Rebecca Kyriss nearly stopping a C-Falls goal on a penalty kick first half

Soccer Johnson

Senior midfielder Jenny Johnson on an inbound pass from Ceara Kyle first half vs C-Falls 10-1-11

Horseman Pat Stoddard

Pat Stoddard awaits a latte on his patient horse recently at Copper Creek Espresso & Deli recently in Libby. Stoddard, an avid horseman, recently returned from a Middle East trip that included 17 countries in 10 days.

Old Photo 10-5

Cinderella Team Runner-up in the 1951 American Baseball Congress Tournament at Battle Creek, Mich. for the nationÕs amateur baseball crown, members of the Troy Boosters nine and their manager proudly stand with the three major trophies they won this yearÐthe Idaho-Montana-British Columbia League champions, the Western Divisional ABC Tournament champions, and the National ABC Tournament runners-up. From left: Irving Lavaratto, Don Moore, Arnold Odegaard, Jack Spring, Curt Barclay, Bill Joy, Dale Thomason, Ed Bouchee, Jim Moore, Alvin Fisher, bat boy, and Manager Clyde Thornton. Clay Parker photo from the Oct. 11, 1951, files of The Western News. (Not included in the team that made the trip were Joe Kuwahara, Howard Rice, Ray Anderson, Les Norton, George Geiger, Milton McDermitt, John Eahart, Art Previs, Frank Rucinski, Enos Underwood and Bob Anderson.)

FBT Orr

Cody Orr on the carry vs Bigfork 9-30-11

Chili Hutton

Libby's Montana Hutton patiently stirs his Texas style "Montana Chili" during Saturday's sixth annual chili cook-off at the Heritage Museum.

Ranger District, YVFC team to improve Vinal Creek Trail

Zetta Zane Zilla Matthews 84, formerly of Libby

EMA event is termed a success

Libby High School wooden beams

The wooden beams that support the gymnasium roof at Libby High School recently received some reinforcing as the lower part of the beams, which were exposed to the weather, rotted. The beams were strengthened with concrete and the brown flashing was added to protect the beams from the elements. The work was performed as part of the recent renovation of the high school.