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Council OKs resolutions to advance dam building

In what was one of the briefest meetings in recent memory, Libby City Council members on Monday approved a handful of resolutions that clears a legal path for engineering purposes and to apply for funding for water-distribution improvements.

Nordicfest royalty steps to the forefront

Coronation sets stage for autumn event

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Little Beaver project gets nod

Judge lifts injunction that has put forest project on hold

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Reducing the risk of asbestos

City-County Health Committee seeks input to aid residents

The Libby City-County Health Committee, looking toward protecting the public after the Environmental Protection Agency finishes its duties in Libby, has taken steps to examine ways to reduce risks from Libby Amphibole Asbestos.

Cabinet View Golf Club, city seek more talks

Meeting at golf course clubhouse stresses a compromise

Despite filing an appeal to the conditions of the final plat for the Cabinet View subdivision, Cabinet View Golf Club board members and five City Council members on Wednesday agreed further dialogue is needed to avoid a litigated settlement.

Libby defeats Whitefish 10-0 in abbreviated 5-inning game

Powered by a masterful pitching performance by Hannah England, the Lady Loggers varsity softball team’s bats exploded early enabling them to cruise to a 10-0 victory Saturday over visiting Whitefish.

Ronald Halttunen, 61, of Libby

Ronald L. Halttunen, 61, of Libby died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. 

Nina Beckstrom, 91, of Libby

Nina Olive Beckstrom, 91, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Libby Care Center of natural causes. 

Lois Albert, 81, of Troy

Lois Glendora Edwards Albert was born May 1, 1930. She passed away from this life to the next to be with her eternal husband and companion, George Thomas Albert, on April 7, 2012.

David Banning, Sr., 64 of Libby

David Banning, Sr., 64, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012.  

Court awaits Dorland fitness results

Matthew E. Dorland, the second of two men charged with the burglaries of the Dale and Catherine Kinniburgh home, was in District Court on Monday awaiting a decision on his fitness for trial.

Three School Board candidates file; write-in petition is taken

Three candidates — two of them incumbents — have filed for the Libby School District 4 Board election and a fourth candidate has taken a petition for a write-in campaign, which had to be returned to the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. Thursday.

People Profile: Chloe Adamson

Klepfer: Mine unaffected by the water-rights issues

Lincoln County Commissioners on Wednesday got what they called some good news from Eric Klepfer, the Montanore Minerals contractor for environmental concerns.

EPA to do Asa Wood demolition

School District, county, EPA to team for project

It seems the walls may come tumbling down, anyway.

One Yr Old Willis

Linzie Quinn Willis

Mural Jeff

Jeff Adamson works on the mural on the north side of the building at 311 Mineral Ave.

Mural Jeff and Kids

Rigo Ibarra, left, Kylie Blevins, Cody Benefield and Jeff Adamson

Tornado Survivor and Sis

Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake Jason Miller and his sister Rebekah Miller look at the scars he received at her home on Thursday morning, April 19, in Libby.

Tornado Survivor

Provided Photo: Jason Miller recovering after surgery.

SBL Wedel

Freshman Mahalah Wedel slides to score vs. Polson April 17

One Year Old Schaffer

Elliot Henry Schaffer

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John Tushaus stops by the track meet Tuesday, April 17.

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Tushaus Aims at Javelin Record MontanaÕs sports enthusiasts are keeping their eyes on LibbyÕs John Tushaus, who has registered some outstanding javelin throws this year. In the last two years, as a sophomore ad as a junior, Tushaus won the javelin event at the Interscholastic meet in Missoula, and he is expected to repeat in 1962. In winning first place in the event last year, Tushaus also established a Class B state record, 191 feet 3 inches. In unofficial competition he has thrown the spear 221 feet 4 inches, far beyond the official Montana record of 203 feet 8-1/2 inches, held by Ken Christianson of Kalispell. Tushaus will be one of the Logger trackmen who will compete in the Northwestern Class B divisional meet at Polson Saturday. Photo from the May 17, 1962, files of The Western News.

Goose

While the Lady Loggers were beating up on Whitefish Saturday this Canada goose was testing the waters in Flower Creek.

Birth Knapp

Landon Walker Knapp

Agency to recognize Crime Victims' Week

Local office of Victims/Witness Program to hold Open House on April 25

The week of April 22 begins National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to honor crime victims and the nation’s progress in advancing their rights. 

Officials investigating car-train accident; pair avoids injury

Law-enforcement officals are awaiting toxicology reports after a vehicle was struck nearly head-on by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train recently.

Rose gets date with jail cell

Bail bondsman picks up the wayward Rose in Boise, Idaho

Samuel Haley Rose is back in jail for want of a date.

Track Hughes

Senior Seth Hughes sends the discus 100' 8-3/4" in Tuesday's matchup with Columbia Falls

Metz

Troy's Bruce Metz in No. 2 singles vs Ronan's Kyle Yankey. Metz over Yankey 6-3, 6-7, 5-7, 6-3

Schnackenberg

Jason Schnackenberg vs C-Falls' Brian Marcille in No. 1 singles.

SBT Opland

Shortstop Breanna Opland with a great catch for the third out top of 6 vs Eureka. The game went an extra inning with Troy on top 2-1. First of doubleheader.

One Year Old Willis

Linzie Quinn Willis

Profile Woods

Charlotte Woods

Sprinkle pleads 'not guilty'

Gloria Lee Williams Sprinkle, the woman facing three felony charges as a result of a two-day standoff against police at her rural Libby home March 26 and 27 entered a not-guilty plea Monday in 19th Judicial District Court.

Caroline Guthrie, 76, of Spokane, Wash.

Carrie lost her courageous and heroic battle with pancreatic cancer on March 28, 2012.  

Boy, 2, falls through ice, drowns

The identity of the 2½-year-old boy who drowned in a mostly ice-covered lake after wandering away from the care of his mother and grandmother has been identified.

City Counci's quorum failure may free those charged

According to the Troy City Council agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting, the board was supposed to vote on a city attorney. 

People Profile: Duane Rhodes

EMA officials term test a success, may add sirens

The Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency’s test of the Flower Creek Dam sirens at 5:30 p.m. Monday was termed a success by its director a day later, but the agency is looking at ways to raise the decibel levels.

Council OKs water-rate hike

Nearly 27 percent increase will take effect in April bills

Libby water customers will see higher rates with their April bills to be paid in May.

Weed District secures $89,000 in grant funding

The Lincoln County Weed Board has received $98,156 in grants this spring. 

Hollis I. Hewitt, 89, of Libby

 Hollis I. Hewitt passed away on March 27, 2012, at the Libby Care Center. 

Dorothy Roth, 88, of Troy

Dorothy “Dodo” Ninneman Roth passed away quietly at her son’s home on March 28, 2012, after a battle with cancer.

Dale E. Stoddard, 91, of Libby

Dale E. Stoddard, 91, of Libby died Saturday March 31, 2012, in Libby from natural causes.  

Randy R. Leir, 55, of Libby

Randy Ray Leir, 55, of Libby passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. 

Richard A. Curtis, 52, of Libby

Richard Allan Curtis, 52, a life time Libby resident died Tuesday March 27, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital from natural causes.  

Zonolite Mine

Zonolite MineÐ After you cross the new Kootenai River bridge and drive northeast from Libby along the magnificent Kootenai River, you will pass within a few miles of this big indistrial installation which crowns Vermiculite Mountain. This is the Zonolite Co. mine and mill where the raw material for its wide variety of products is scooped from Mother Earth and given the initial processing steps.

SBT Johnston

First baseman Caitlin Johnston stretches for the throw from shortstop Breanna Opland for the third out bottom of 3 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday vs Deer Lodge.

SBL Klin

Sophomore Kelsi Klin's hit in the bottom of the second scores Bre Tindall vs Whitefish

RSVP Luncheon

Twenty-eight in attendance at Friday's RSVP volunteer recognition luncheon at the Venture Motor Inn.

RSVP Bronze Pin

The bronze pin awarded to Rhea Bernardy and Jay Goley Friday during the volunteer recognition luncheon at Venture Motor Inn.

RSVP Award

RSVP bronze pin award recipients Rhea Bernardy, left, and Jay Goley Friday at the Venture Motor Inn. Bronze pins are awarded to those who volunteer 100-249 hours.

Top to Dog Race Foursome

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Mel Parker tests his strength Saturday at the Health Fair.

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Grant Crawford performs an ultrasound of the carotid artery on patient and wife Debbie Crawford Saturday at the Health Fair.

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Grant Crawford performs an ultrasound of the carotid artery on patient and wife Debbie Crawford Saturday at the Health Fair.

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2012 Health Fair attendees Saturday at the Memorial Center

Goose

While the Lady Loggers were beating up on Whitefish Saturday this Canada goose was testing the waters in Flower Creek.

Track Westlund

Errik Westlund competes in the 300 hurdles at the Flathead Time Trials April 10

Track Snyder

Lana Snyder competes in the relay at the Flathead Time Trials April 10.

SBL England

Hannah England pitching vs. Bonners Ferry, first of doubleheader.

SBL Nelson

Harley Nelson vs Bonners Ferry, first of doubleheader.

Empire Donation

Verna Johnson, left, Clarence Johnson, Howard Paullin, treasurer; Scott Lapka and Duane Williams

Weather 100 Years 41112

From the April 18, 1912 edition of The Western News

Sprinkle

Gloria Sprinkle

Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

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Observing Library Week Heather Fenison and Christian Olson take advantage of a beautiful day by reading books in the sunlight. Many librarians encourage people to find books they want to read in their libraries and read them whenever they feel most comfortable. On high school and college campuses all over the United States, students much like Olson and Fenison, read books while sitting on school grounds on bright and warm days.

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Kelsi Kateley, 12, and Westin Folk 4, exit the bouncy house upside down. There was loads of fun Saturday during Troy's annual Easter egg hunt at Roosevelt Park. There was cotton candy, hot dogs, snow cones, raffles, games and prizes.

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It was "cotten" candy for Zach Cotten followed by a snow cone chaser Saturday at Troy's annual Easter egg hunt held in Roosevelt Park.

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Tianna Dirks, 6

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A joyful Tianna Dirks, 6, keeps a firm grip on her stuffed lamb, a pretty fair trade for a prize egg during Troy's annual Easter egg hunt Saturday at Roosevelt Park.

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Three-year-old Brysen Miller reaches for an egg Saturday during Troy's anual Easter egg hunt at Roosevelt Park.

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Makayla Manchester, 2, looks for an opening in her new-found Easter egg.

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Three-year-old Brysen Miller spies a bright green egg Saturday during Troy's annual Easter egg hunt at Roosevelt Park.

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With matching pink coat and bucket, 18-month-old Aspen Orr waits for the hunt to begin during Troy's annual Easter egg hunt at Roosevelt Park Saturday.

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Four-year-old Aspyn Keller shows off her new ride for finding a golden egg at the annual Easter egg hunt in Troy's Roosevelt Park Saturday.

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Sofie Albiero

Easter Bunny

Two-year-old Joseph Ray Noble picks out his "Easter Bunny" Friday afternoon at Homesteaders Ranch and Feed.

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Olivia Sanderson

Matthew Eugene Dorland

Matthew Eugene Dorland

Federal grant to aid district's young readers

$306,310 infusion of revenue will improve reading, technology Striving Readers

 Libby School District 4 — amid forecasts of declining enrollment and pending fiscal-year deficits — received some good news recently as it was one of 10 districts in Montana to be a recipient of the Striving Readers grant.

Sprinkle's bail set at $500K

Woman, 53, faces felonious assault, assault with a weapon

Bail for Gloria L. Sprinkle, the 53-year-old woman facing two felony counts of assault with a weapon and a third felony of criminal endangerment, has been set at $500,000 by Judge Jay Sheffield.

John Navarro Stone

John Navarro Stone

Standoff ends without casualty

Lincoln County Sheriff Roby Bowe talks with Flathead County Under-Sheriff Dave Lieb as he handles an “Eye-Ball,” a remote camera projected into a home to view suspects and their location. The two discussed its possibilities during the standoff Tuesday. 

Standoff ends without casualty

Sheriff, SWAT team convince woman to give up

From the beginning, it didn’t appear this could end any other way than poorly.

Woman loses pet as wolf grabs cat just feet from back door

Family feline is snatched; woman runs to rescue; hears pet scream

 Chris Jones feared when she heard her cat scream that she would never see it again.

Draft Plan comment period extended

Kootenai National Forest

The Forest Service has extended the comment period on the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Draft Forest Plans and Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS).  

Father-scientist probes daughter's ailment

The Sverdrups: Fran and Marsha and children, from left, Lila, Naia and Cora.

Crews minimize impact of flooding

EMA, city, county staffs aid in efforts

Days of steady, drizzling rain is bad enough but when that rain comes with warm temperatures at higher elevation it accelerates the snow melt, creating a dilemma for residents living in the valley below.

People Profile: Dedi Coy

Scoreboard

Dennis Countryman, left, Lloyd Sidmore and Clint Taylor put the finishing touches on the Lady Trojan scoreboard at Roosevelt Park Tuesday afternoon.

Pike

25 pound pike caught by Richard VanSchoiack of Libby on MIddle Thompson Lake, 291-3308. (Wife, Lila)

Lady Trojans' William named 'All-Conference'

Jordan Williams

Lady Trojans' Williams named 'All-Conference'

Junior guard Jordan Williams of the Lady Trojans was selected to the “First Team” in basketball by the 7B Conference coaches. 

Orval R. Wills

Orval Ralph Wills, 65, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2012.  

Josiane Donahoe, 46, formerly of Libby

Josiane Ellen Lamorie Donahoe, 46, passed away March 23, 2012, at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho, with her loving family at her side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  

Sheriff seeks man wanted in beating of woman

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance as it is pursuing John Navarro Stone, 57, wanted on felony charges.

SJLH Board names Sorensen as chairman

The St. John’s Lutheran Hospital Board of Trustees on March 5, has named Dr. Steve Sorensen as its new chairman.

11 eighth-grade scientists recognized

Students excel in their science-fair projects

The Eighth-Grade Science Fair was held March 8 and many of the young sicentists surprised judges and some even surprised themsleves with the results of their projects.

Ida B. Williamson, 62, of Libby

We lost a wonderful mother, grandma, sister and friend to many on March 22, 2012.  

Ronald G. Maggi, 76, of Troy

Our father and husband, Ronald G. Maggi, 76, of Troy passed away Friday, March 23, 2012, in Libby.  

Rose fails to appear in court

Nw warrant issued for arrest; he'll be a no-show, wife says;

Sam Haley Rose, the outspoken critic of the Montanore Mineral Project who did not appear for a change-of-plea hearing last Thursday and did not appear Friday, is on the lam — again.

Judge rules against mayor

Banning must decide whether to resign or face new election

It’s decision time for Troy Mayor Don Banning.

Track Troy

Dave Hickman competing at Columbia Falls 3-31-12

Track Libby

Errik Westlund competing at Columbia Falls track meet 3-31-12

Softball Gallagher

Devon Gallagher slides safely into third vs Sandpoint at Frenchtown March 30

Softball England

Hannah England pitching during the Frenchtown tourney Saturday, March 31

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Fun Weekend The beautiful weekend proved irresistible to these young people at St. JosephÕs Catholic Church as they played a raucous game of ÒbaseballÓ egged on by cheering spectators. Over 100 high school juniors and seniors from several Libby and Troy churches as well as college students home on break participated in a Search weekend at St. JosephÕs. They spent all their time Friday evening through Sunday playing, eating and learning, according to church spokesmen. June McMahon photo from the April 3, 1992, files of The Western News.

Father-Scientist probes daughter's ailment

The Sverdrups: Fran and Marsha and children, from left, Lila, Naia and Cora.