Tuesday, July 31
Floyd Jenkins, 66, of Troy
Floyd Jenkins, 60, died at his residence in Troy on Sunday, July 29, 2012.
Georgie Vaughn, 75, of Spokane
Georgie Ann Cook Vaughn lost her long, courageous battle with colon cancer on July 4, 2012, at the age of 75.
For rodeo cowboys, it's a life on the road
Bull-riding champ leaves Libby for 20-hour trip to next destination
Kootenai River Rodeo bull-riding champ Dane Candiotto was able to savor his victory Friday night only briefly before he was off to his next bucking bull.
Native musician relishes his return
No let down this time for Schikora
The last time Mike Schikora was in town, he was sick and felt he let the people who came to see him down. This time he felt more confident that he gave the people what they wanted.
Stinger will cease benefits
Employees to lose worker-related health benefits on Aug. 1
Employees at Stinger Welding, Inc., the bridge- and span-building company with operations in Libby, will lose their health benefits on Aug. 1,
Riverfront Paving
Lincoln County Road Department and Libby city Street Department crews last week teamed to asphalt much of the Riverfront Park area. In the photo above, crews are working on the main parking lot. The city recently accepted a bid of $91,000 for the paving of the lot and most of the streets in the area.
Rollover
MHP Sgt. Duane Bowers inspects damage to a 2001 GMC pickup with Iowa plates Wednesday afternoon at the 45 mile marker on Hwy 2.
Rodeo Wrzesinski
Cavan Wrzesinski of Boulder aboard QT in the bareback riding Saturday.
Rodeo Vincent
Two-year-old Kypton Vincent trying on cowboy hats Saturday night at the rodeo.
Rodeo Slade
Slade Stubblefield, 2, tackles "Danger" for a winning time in the horse wrestling event Friday night at the Kootenai River Rodeo. Slade is the son of Nick Stubblefield, steer wrestler from Choteau
Rodeo Nordahl
Guy Nordahl aboard "Click Boom" Saturday.
Rodeo Oliveira
Richardo Oliveira of Bozeman aboard "Silk and Dynomite" in bareback riding Saturday.
Rodeo Kjos
Delano Kjos of Fort St. John, B.C. aboard "Chute Boss" in the saddle bronc riding Saturday
Rodeo Fullen
Christy Fullen of Bozeman with a time of 17.73 in the barrel racing Saturday
Rodeo Candiotto
Dane Candiotto of Independence, Louisiana aboard "Weeds" Friday night.
Rodeo Branco
Stan Branco of Chowchilla, Calif., turns in a time of 4.6 in the steer wrestling event Saturday evening.
Baseball Team
The Fourth-place Libby Loggers after their loss to Glasgow are, from left to right, Micah Germany, Jared Winslow, Luke Haggerty, Cameron Burkes, Andrew Haggerty, Oliver Grupenhoff, Nic Robertson, Josh Foote, Will Reichel, Matt Willis, Assistant Coach Jack Helber, Assistant Coach Jake Swartzendruber and Head Coach Kelly Morford.
Baseball Grupenhoff
Oliver Grupenhoff slides at home plate against the Glasgow Reds in the Loggers last game at the state tournament. They would finish fourth after being seeded No. 3 in District.
Bull Riding Champ
Dane Candiotto, of Independence, La., won the bull-riding event Friday at the Kootenai River Rodeo at J. Neils Park.
Friday, July 27
District sets fall school registration dates
It’s that time of year again; even if the kids don’t want to admit it.
For seniors, having a job - it isn't always about the money
At one point in the 2008 Oscar-nominated film “Frost/Nixon,” former President Richard Nixon, played by Frank Langella, says, “Retired people are the most bored people in the world.”
Warmest first six months does not bode well for seniors
The first half of the year has been our country’s warmest on record as the summer heat wave continues to bake the nation.
Libby Senior Center Menu - August
Dinners are served at 5 p.m. – Tuesday and Friday.
Eight SuperTag winners are named
McGillivray beach receives facelift in part by youth corps
Warmer weather and the full pool at Lake Koocanusa has made the McGillivray beach popular again, and the Youth Conservation Corps is making a good thing even better.
Thanks for the picnic area
Letter to the Editor,
Avid Gardeners grateful
Letter to the Editor,
Montana's oil and gas wealth should benefit state's residents
Letter to the Editor,
Before repealing Obamacare, what will you replace it with, Mr. Rehberg?
Letter to the Editor,
Troy man says Sanders Resource Council is distorting USFS facts
Letter to the Editor,
DEQ now has ombudsman to assist in compliance
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has a new Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Manager and Small Business Ombudsman. Darrick Turner’s job is to assist small businesses with environmental compliance issues while helping them to understand environmental regulations.
Curtiss' Eagle Scout project aids tennis courts
Michael Curtiss, an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 70, has taken on the construction of an equipment shed at the Libby Community Tennis Courts.
Riverfront Blues Festival Aug. 10, 11
The great sounds of rhythm and blues will once again echo off the majestic mountains framing the beautiful Kootenai Valley in Libby, as the Fourth Annual Riverfront Blues Festival kicks off Aug. 10 and 11 at Riverfront Park.
Thursday, July 26
Birth: Hailey Ann Piatt
Hailey Ann Piatt, daughter to Ranae and Jeff Piatt of Libby, was born July 6, 2012.
Birth: Bently Michael Seefeldt
Bently Michael Seefeldt, son of Krista Kraft and Keith Seefeldt of Libby was born July 19, 2012.
Danyce J. Allyn, 21, of Troy
Danyce “Dany” Jaydi Allyn, 21, born in Bremerton, Wash., on Mother’s Day May 12, 1991; passed away at Spokane Sacred Heart Hospital Friday, June 1, 2012.
Concession area to open at Kootenai Falls
Trenches for electrical lines are dug and soon a new concession area will open at Kootenai Falls.
Rodeo begins Friday at J. Neils Park
The Kootenai River Rodeo is this weekend at J. Neils Park.
Sports clinic set Saturday at CHC
A special Sports Medical Clinic is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Northwest Community Health Center.
Former miner is sentenced to one year in federal prison
Daniel Ryan Jenkins, 37, a Troy man charged with stealing blasting-cap explosives from the Troy Mine in late December, was sentenced to a year in federal prison in California on Friday, July 20, in Missoula.
Sather, a globe-trotting chaplain, commands hundreds
At MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Fla., a busy Libby native commands quite a bit of respect, and airmen.
People Profile: K. W. Maki
Libby Schools Superintendent
District teachers, staff, agree to new union contracts
With just more than a month before the start of classes, Libby School District has come to terms with the last of its five unions and the Board of Trustees is expected to vote on the contract at its Aug. 13 meeting.
Evans is rehired by Council
Panel unanimously inks contract for city attorney
Five long months of waiting are over. Troy finally has a city attorney after the City Council voted unanimously in favor of reinstating Charles Evans as the town’s litigator.
Youth Corps
Libby Ranger District’s 2012 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) crew members from left Brooke Calloway, Danny Leggins, Luke Adamson, Jake Reny and Darbi Brooks clear the debris from McGillivray’s swim beach.
Mike Curtiss Eagle Project 2
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Jenkins
Dan Jenkins
Tuesday, July 24
Hanley and Orr win Elks Golf Tourney
The Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament at Cabinet View Golf Course was won by the team of Chris Hanley and John Orr with a low gross 3-under-par 33.
Loggers head to state after surprising District performance
The Loggers found a way.
Rendezvous: Taking a trip back to the 19th century
Police Blotter: July 13-21
Report: Park at risk of logging, road-building
Environment Montana released a report late last week revealing that pristine areas in Glacier National Park could be at risk of logging and road-building if bills moving through the House of Representatives are signed into law.
Engagement: Aikens-Mercer
Rhonda and Barry Aikins of Cut Bank, Mont., would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Jane Aikins, to George Blaine Mercer, son of Kim and Gerry Mercer of Libby, Mont.
Wolf hunting, trapping season dates set; archery begins Sept. 1
Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission approved last week wolf hunting and trapping seasons for 2012-13.
Birth: Aubrianna Cruzan
Aubrianna Cruzan, daughter to Ashley Silva and David Cruzan of Libby, was born July 10, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital in Libby.
Birthday: Addison Jennings
Addison Jennings, daughter of Joseph and Samantha Jennings of Elmwood, Neb., celebrated her first birthday on April 17.
Osborn is acting Three-Rivers ranger
Kootenai Forest Supervisor Paul Bradford announced that Alan Osborn, who is the district fire management officer on the Cabinet Ranger District, will be the Acting District Ranger on the Three Rivers District.
Seasonal hiring continues; county jobless rate dips 0.4 percent
Montana’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.3 percent in June, with about 1,000 jobs added during the month, as the national rate also held steady at 8.2 percent.
TIIP grant could pay for sprinkler system
If successful, grant could pay for lighting, restrooms
This week, the city of Libby is expected to apply for a state Tourism Infrastructure Investment Program grant that could cover the costs of the Riverfront Park irrigation system, bathrooms and lighting.
Montana-Alberta Class 'A' State Tournament Schedule
July 26-30, 2012 at Centene Stadium in Great Falls, Montana.
Rodeo comes to town Friday
Two-day event at J. Neils Park is expected to attract hundreds
The Kootenai River Rodeo is preparing for its ninth go-round this Friday and Saturday, and the entertainment is courtesy of a prodigal son.
Free physicals set for July 28 at CHC
A special Sports Medical Clinic is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Northwest Community Health Center.
Flag proclamation ends at sunset
The White House has released a flag proclamation honoring the victims of the Aurora, Colo., tragedy to lower flags to half-staff until sunset today, July 25.
Monday, July 23
Golf Winners
Chris Hanley, John Orr, Bobbie Bamford and Joe Cielk finished atop the leaderboard at Cabinet View Golf Club on Saturday.
Roger
From the July 22, 1992, files of The Western News.
Downed Tree at Park
Friday evening’s storm blew through Lincoln County bringing high winds and downing trees in the area, like this one at Fireman’s Park in Libby. Falling trees also brought down power lines as some homes and businesses were without power for three hours.
RNDZ Two Knives
“Two-Knives” throws a tomahawk and knives at logs set up near the Rendezvous campground. Dean Thompson waits for his turn, fresh off shooting his flintlock pistol.
RNDZ Thompson
Dean Thompson fires a pistol at targets downrange.
L-Rod and Gray Wolf
“L-Rod” and “Gray Wolf” stand for a photo at the Two Rivers Rendezvous, wearing clothing similar to trappers pre-1840.
Panorama
A shot of the Rendezvous camground
Captain Carter's Mandolin
Rick Carter plays his homemade mandolin at the Two Rivers Rendezvous. The neck was made from an old gun-stock.
Old Photo 7-25
Teamwork Arlene Elletson and Mindy Lee race the length of the arena while holding a red ribbon between them during a Òplay dayÓ by the Libby Saddle Club on Saturday. Roger Morris photo from the July 24, 1992, files of The Western News.
Obit Allyn
Danyce Jaydi Allyn
Sprinkler Work
Jack’s Water Works staffers Robbie Hubbard, left, Keith Seefeldt and Freddie Thomas, right, lay a section of two-inch diameter pipe near the Fred Brown Pavilion on Friday at Riverfront Park. The workers are installing the sprinkler system at the park. It is expcted to take about 10 days to complete.
Friday, July 20
Wounded warriors tackle Rainier after 5-day climb
Camp Patriot, an organization designed to take disabled veterans on outdoor excursions, recently guided a few of these vets up Mt. Rainier last week in a five-day ascent up the mountain.
Curtiss finishes his project to attain rank of Eagle Scout
Mark Curtiss finished his Eagle project last week.
Man pleads guilty to taking compensation illegally
A Troy man has pleaded guilty to taking compensation illegally.
SJLH Jeans Day gives $158 to KPFL
As they have in the past, the employees of St. John’s Lutheran Hospital came together for another Jeans Day to raise money for a local non-profit organization, Kootenai Pets For Life (KPFL).
Marketing and PR Department is recognized for billboard
St. John’s Lutheran Hospital’s Marketing and Public Relations Department recently was awarded a Silver Aster Award for its “Small Town Touch” billboard which is located off of Highway 2 on the west end of Libby.
2012 Junior Fair Results
Millpond Motocross race this Saturday
The owners of the Millpond Track would like to invite riders and fans of all ages to come to the annual motocross race at Millpond.
Adamson gives back to his Angels
The Western News
Resident thinks park sprinkler cost is too much, questions panel thinking
Letter to the Editor,
Engagement: Teske-Hall
Shanda Jennings and Dwight Gorder announce the engagement of their daughter, Skye Leigh Teske, to Steven Thomas Hall, son of Gwen Grotjohn and Tom Hall.
Birth: Kinley Michelle Iliff
Kinley Michelle Iliff, daughter of Trisha and Andy Iliff of Libby, was born on July 2, 2012.
Birth: Carson Olen Terry
Carson Olen Terry, son of Rebecca DeShazer and Walter Terry of Libby, was born on June 29, 2012.
Birth: Ryler Tru Hankey
Ryler Tru Hankey, son of Kahaila Smith and Tommy Hankey of Libby, was born on June 27, 2012.
Halvorsens celebrate 50th
Kathy and Bob Halvorsen, of Libby, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this weekend, July 21 and 22.
Thursday, July 19
Resident critical of winding park road
Joanne Newman has seen a lot from her home at 302 City Service Road, adjacent to Riverfront Park.
Mayor Roll relents, puts Olsen on five-committees
Serving on city committees is what Libby City Councilman Allen Olsen has wanted since he was elected seven months ago, and Monday night he officially got his wish.
People Profile: Todd Berget
Fourth of July assault lessened to misdemeanor
After further investigation by the Troy Police Department, the felonious charges of child assault have been lessened to a misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct on Erik McQueen, 28, of Kalispell.
Glacier Bank plans expansion
New facility will be built on site; spring completion
The Glacier Bank building on California Avenue might not exist by next April.
Glacier Site Plan
The site plan of the new bank building on California. Two existing properties will be demolished to make way.
Glacier Signs
The signs set up on Glacier Bank's lawn during Customer Appreciation Day
Glacier Old Property
On of the properties to be demolished in Glacier Bank's expansion.
Glacier Side View
Side view of the new building plan.
Glacier Johanson
John Johanson, Libby branch manager, grills burgers and hot dogs for Customer Appreciation Day where the new building announcement was made.
Joanne Newman
Joanne Newman said she fears driving City Service Road in the winter, whether she’ll have access to Highway 37.
Wednesday, July 18
Loggers sharpen axes for District tourney
Libby hopes to keep momentum alive
Sometimes, it’s tough to determine which Libby Loggers baseball team will take to the field, and that was the case this week.
Police Blotter: July 6-July 13
Elks golf tourney slated for July 21
The annual Elks Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on July 21 at Cabinet View Golf Course.
Bunad Processional returns to Nordicfest
The Bunad Processional is returning this year to Nordicfest.
CHC sports exams to include EKGs
A special Sports Medical Clinic is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Northwest Community Health Center.
Hospital adds Web page features
St. John’s Lutheran Hospital has added new features to its Website,
Candidate for city attorney ponders decision; Dye may quit
The wait for a city attorney continues for Troy as the most recent candidate has yet to accept or decline Mayor Tony Brown’s offer.
Phil Morrison, Sr., 61, of Libby
Phil Morrison, Sr., 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Libby on Sunday, July 15, 2012.
Jeffrey E. Willett, 56, of Libby
Jeffrey E. Willett, 56, of Libby passed away July 12, 2012, at his home of natural causes.
Gary E. Rasmussen, 75, formerly of Libby
Gary Enium Rasmussen, age 75 of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2012.
Tuesday, July 17
Octogenarian stays healthy cycling
The retired logger already has notched 5,000 miles this year. He has ridden so many miles on his bikes that he has worn the tires through on one bike, broken spokes on another and has to swap them in and out of the shop to keep riding his 30 to 40 miles a day.
Agency completes its test on Rainy Creek trout
The Environmental Protection Agency’s testing of water and fish on Rainy Creek of the effects of Libby Amphibole Asbestos (LAA) on fish and eggs is complete, but the results still are yet unknown, according to the site project manager.
Group will list streams to tribes
Lawmakers discuss proactive approach
Telling Lincoln County Commissioners “I think we got their attention,” State Rep. Mike Cuffe, R-District 1, said he expects some action this legislative session on the water rights issue affecting Lincoln County.
Area streams remain in check
Corps monitoring inflow to Libby Dam; local creeks handling rain
Weekend rainfall has caused small rises in streams and rivers throughout the Kootenai Basin, but the rainfall is tapering off this afternoon and rivers and reservoirs will likely resume their recessions in the coming days, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Old Photo 7-18
New Beginnings Ted Werner, owner of the new Ace Home Center in the Libby Shopping Center, shows off his computer that matches paint to color samples from upholstery or wallpaper. Roger Morris photo from the July 17, 1992, files of The Western News.
Wedels with Troubadour
Megan Wedel and her father Jeff join her band onstage for a song to commemorate Wedel’s return to Libby, her hometown. “Oh yes I was nervous, but it was so fun,” Wedel said. Troubadour opened and then played after Sawyer Brown.
BS Bash Panorama
Sawyer Brown puts on a show for the thousands at the Second Annual Big Sky Bash, a fundraising event for the Center for Asbestos Related Diseases. Troubadour, a Spokane-based band with local woman Megan Wedel on trumpet and vocals, opened.
Biker
Calvin Smith cycles 30 to 40 miles a day, and the 83-year-old diabetic is still going strong.
Friday, July 13
Reisinger wins Grandmother's title
The women’s golf league held their annual Grandmother’s Tournament on Wednesday, June 20. The tournament was originally slated for earlier in the month but was rescheduled because of rainy weather.
Troy holds first 3D Archery Shoot
Troy’s archery club held its first even on June 23 and 24, and turned out a sizable group, especially for a new organization.
Too many walks drop Loggers to .500
Officials continue to probe cause of McGrade Center fire
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its investigation into the cause an early Sunday morning fire at McGrade Center.
Federal investigation really is not the solution, a reader says
Reader supports Curtiss, says well-qualified to be Lincoln County Commissioner
Letter to the Editor,
State Rep. Mike Cuffe asks on water rights: Whose water is it anyway?
Letter to the Editor,
Biologists add grizzly bear near Bull River
Augmented bear is 2-year-old male
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is continuing its grizzly bear augmentation program in northwest Montana, with the recent augmentation of a bear on the East Fork of the Bull River.
David A. Amos, 57, of Libby
Beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, David Arthur Amos fought a seven-year fight with cancer, and though he lost the battle, he won the victory.
Rooses celebrate Golden Anniversary
The children and grandchildren of Kent and Marianne Roose congratulate the couple on 50 years together.
Monica Kuntz, 100, of Circle, Mont.
Our dear Monica Barbara Schwindt Kuntz passed away to be with her husband, our father, on Father’s Day just five days before her 101st birthday.
Bartlett Hafner, 33, of Laurel
Jan. 11, 1979, turned out to be a day full of bright sunshine in the midst of a cold, hard winter.
Ardith E. Mehus, 91, of Libby
Ardith E. Mehus, 91, of Libby passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, at the Libby Care Center of natural causes.
Thursday, July 12
CARD Clinic concert is Saturday
Megan Wedel will be returning home to Libby on Saturday to perform with her band for thousands of fans at J. Neils Park. Then she’ll hand the stage to Sawyer Brown.
National forest talk draws 130
Members of the Sanders Natural Resource Council followed up their well-attended meeting in Trout Creek on May 10 by packing more than 130 concerned citizens into the sweltering Troy Town Hall on Tuesday.
Loggers finish third as Cubs slam the door, 18-1
The Loggers finished third in the Clancey Ellis baseball tournament in Lewiston, Idaho, during the weekend, pushing their record to 20-19 and bracing themselves for a brutal stretch of league games.
Johnston shoots well at District tourney, finishes second at state
Ryggs Johnston, a 12-year-old from Libby, won the Montana State Junior Championship District Qualifier in the Boys 13-years and under division for the second year in a row.
Police investigating a possible abduction
Erik McQueen was arrested at Roosevelt Park in Troy on the Fourth of July after he reportedly tried to abduct a 6-year-old child.
Savage pleads not-guilty to more charges
Dan James (D.J.) Savage, Jr., pleaded not guilty to four charges Monday morning, including three felonies.
Police Blotter: June 26 - July 6
Sunday morning fire damages two rooms at services center
Twenty-seven cyclists enjoy the inaugural Gran Fondo
It was the inaugural Gran Fondo Bike Ride on June 30 and July 1 and judging from the reaction of the 27 riders, most plan on returning next year.
Borghild MacDonald, 90, of Libby
The service for Borghild (Rolseth) MacDonald, 90, who died Sept. 25, 2011, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012.
Betty Pennock, 75, of Libby
Betty Lou Pennock, 75, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at her home in Libby with family at her side.
Monte E. Bloomer, 60, of Libby
Monte Eugene Bloomer, 60, of Libby, died of heart failure in Dickinson, N.D. on July 3, 2012.
Birth: Micah Coblentz
Micah Coblentz was born June 15, 2012, with the aid of Family Birth Services.
Birth: Teagan James
Teagan Raye Gilbert James, son of Felishia and Cordero James, was born on June 25, 2012.
Birth: John Tebby
John Tebby, son of Aimee and William Tebby, was born on June 26, 2012.
Wednesday, July 11
LCCSign2012
Libby Christian Church Welcomes You!
Heritage Museum Shay may hit rails again
Group refurbishing locomotive seeks to make it a greater attraction
More than 105 years after Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio, built it, the 37-ton Shay Locomotive that rests in a shed next to Libby’s Heritage Museum is getting a facelift and is being prepared for an adventure.
Veterans begin their quest for memorial at Riverfront Park
Group stresses their 'effort' is just in preliminary stages
Saying plans are still in the “preliminary stages,” a group of four military veterans are forming committees and seeking support for a military memorial in Riverfront Park.
Bonifas called unfit for trial
Murder charges dropped; Sprinkle hearing is now set for Aug. 6
James Louis Bonifas had his charge of deliberate homicide dismissed without prejudice Monday morning in the Lincoln County Courthouse when Robert Slomski, Deputy County Attorney made that motion.
Sunday, July 8
Ponce leads 13-0 walk-over of Loggers
California squad heads to Spokane after lopsided win in Libby
It was the last stop for a California baseball team in Montana, and they looked like the momentum they gained in Whitefish showed no signs of stopping.
Lincoln County residents may join RideShareMT
There is now a solution to make carpooling a reality on the rural roads of Montana:
Workshop is aimed at assisting girls improve STEM skills
A one-day workshop in Missoula will offer professional development, networking and new ideas for anyone interested in STEM education for girls. (STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and math.)
Friday, July 6
Agency to host two BOW programs
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program is sponsoring a one-day workshop in Plains, at the Sanders County Fairgrounds, July 21, that will introduce participants to a variety of outdoor skills.
Group calls meeting to discuss perceived forest restrictions
An upcoming citizens meeting will be held in Lincoln County to discuss U.S. Forest Service plans to restrict access on over 2.2 million acres within the Kootenai, Lolo, and Idaho Panhandle national forests.
Writer says wolves benefit
Letter to the Editor,
Reader skeptical of Leavell's sincerity, blames CVFSA brass
Letter to the Editor,
Writer questions 'Cadillac' health care for state employees, new tax burdens
Letter to the Editor,
Olsen tries to clear up questions about his residency, looks for new home
Letter to the Editor,
Study participants work long hours, find little time in town
The potential economic windfall from the Cabinet-Yaak DNA Project seems to be slow in building, but there are still two months to go.
Wedding: Garrison-Koch
Jesse Scott of Libby and Sharron Scott of Troy would like to announce the marriage of their daughter, Misty Rose Garrison, to Daniel Wayne Koch, both of Troy.
Downtown beautification
Christie Ellwood, right, and Pam Rhodes hold a repaired banner that will hang on Mineral Avenue with the help of Flathead Electric Cooperative lineman Lance Williams, in bucket lift. Ellwood recovered and repaired 24 of the banners found stored at Libby City Cemetery. The banners will line Mineral Avenue from the train station to Lincoln Boulevard and one side of California Avenue. The banners, which feature mountain scenes, trout and other indigenous aspects of Libby, are green, blue and teal in color. Ellwood called Wendy Ostrom-Price at Flathead Electric who inquired to Williams, who then offered his assistance. Ellwood said the banners had not adorned the city streets for two years.
Roy M. McMillan, 69, of Troy
Roy M. McMillan, 69, of Troy died Saturday June 30, 2012, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital from natural causes.
Kenneth R. Hook, 80, of Libby
Kenneth Richard Hook, 80, passed away July 3, 2012.
Study seeks area bear vital statistics
USGS study employs 70 staffers; results may spur local economies
The mosquitoes are swarming over Kasey Mulcahy and Katherine Spendel as they look at the decade old GPS and try to get their bearings.
Bull Lake acquires CVFSA firetrucks
Transaction comes as agency appeals
Cabinet View Volunteer Fire Department, which serves the Cabinet View Fire Service Area, has sold at least two of its wildland engines used for fighting wildfires to Bull Lake Fire District.
Park sprinkler pact granted
Olsen says $25,513 award for Riverfront Park is just too costly
After a discussion in which Councilman Allen Olsen called the bid excessive, Libby City Council members on Monday voted 5-1 to award an irrigation contract for Riverfront Park to Jack’s Water Works for $25,513.20.
Thursday, July 5
Griz Lure
Kate Spengel pours grizzly bear lure on a pile of wood.
Fourth Simurdak
John Simurdak of Bay Center, Wash., sews up a red, white and blue 4th of July broom during Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration at Roosevelt Park
Fourth Stewart
Dave and Carrie Stewart of Trout Creek parading around in a modified '27 Dodge named "Pinky."
Fourth Kramer
Ramiah Kramer with a birds-eye view.
Fourth Montgomery
Caedence Montgomery, left, and brother Mannix Montgomery cooling off at the splash pad. (5 and 7 years old respectively)
Fourth Bobcat
Naomi Pesicka holding an 8-week-old bobcat named "Takoda."
Fourth Davis
Four-year-old Aubrey Davis of Libby.
Baseball Germany
First baseman Micah Germany checks his runner on a throw from pitcher Jared Winslow vs. the Chino Reds.
Baseball Burkes
Cameron Burkes bunts safely to first on a fielder's choice bottom of 3 vs. the Chino Reds. Runner out at third leaves runners on 1st and 2nd.
Wednesday, July 4
Timber Beast Disc Golf Results
Kambel Scrambel draws full field
A full field of 180 golfers turned out at Cabinet View Golf Course on Saturday to celebrate the life of Greg “Peach” Kambel at the eighth annual Kambel Scrambel.
Libby Loggers light fuse, then fizzle, at Firecracker Tournament
The Loggers Legion Baseball team had mixed results over the weekend, as they won two and were wiped off the field in the other at the Firecracker Tournament in Polson.
St. John Lutheran VBS reminds children 'Jesus has their baa-ck'
Agency seeks input into development of a five-year management plan
Montana fisheries officials are set to embark on developing a statewide fisheries management plan that will seek to establish goals and direction for fish management, habitat protection and improvement, fishing access and angling opportunities for the next five to 10 years.
Police Blotter: June 16-June 26
Grant application deadline nears to apply for trail funding
Pharmacist recognized for Outstanding Community Service
The Montana Pharmacy Association has selected James P. Seifert as the recipient of the 2012 Bowl of Hygeia Award for outstanding community service.
New project coordinator says group offers many opportunities
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness are rolling into summer with a full season of activities planned spanning a big range of interests and levels of ability.
U.S., Canada coordinating efforts to reduce flooding impact
Water managers and dam operators may exceed normal water level limits behind Libby Dam in western Montana in an effort to reduce flooding impacts along the Kootenai River in Montana, Idaho and British Columbia.
Aleah Rode
Aleah Rode, daughter of Nicole Davis and Andrew Rode, was born June 25, 2012.
July Senior Center Menu
Libby Senior Center Menu for July 2012
Adalynn Miller
Adalynn Miller, daughter of Natasha Williams and Nathaniel Miller of Libby, was born June 15, 2012.
Tuesday, July 3
Renowned sculptor takes on new challenge - guitar-making
Lennard takes his handiwork to Nashville; gets rave reviews
Scott Lennard is a man of many talents. From taxidermy to bronze-working, he seems to be able to do quite a bit with a little bit of time and muscle.
Libby Dam reaching maximum pool; coping with record rain
Corps increases output to 75,000 cubic feet per second
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has ramped up flows from Libby Dam even higher to prevent Lake Koocanusa from reaching full pool, but the higher flows continue to cause flooding at Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
CVFSA will appeal ruling
Board splits vote 3-2 in favor of seeking second opinion
A split vote by board members of the Cabinet View Fire Service Area on Wednesday night will continue the fight, appealing a recent judge’s decision all the way to the Montana Supreme Court, if necessary.
Organist
Melissa Rider was the organist.
Little Reader
Little Blonde Girl
Naitley Chambers sings.
Good Shepherd Sign
The Shepherd watches.
Got My Baaack
VBS T-shirts explained the overall message about God’s will and grace. Jesus has their baa-ck.
Freda and Pastor
The children who attended the VBS received personal attention and learned Bible verses about Jesus’ saving grace from VBS Director Freda Howard and Pastor Steven Thomas.
Old Photo 7-4
A Montana Highway Patrolman who was stationed in Libby for nearly 12 years is retiring after 25 years of service. Patrolman Barney Carey of Bozeman joined the highway patrol in Plentywood in 1948. After serving on the force for 3-1/2 years at Plentywood, Carey transferred to Libby, where he was stationed for nearly 9 years before moving to Bozeman. At the time Carey started the Montana Highway Patrol had a force of 65 men to cover the entire state. The patrol now has about 190 members. During his years on the force Carey said he has driven 13 Fords, three Hudsons, one Chevrolet, two Plymouths and a Dodge. Photo from the June 15, 1972, files of The Western News.
Bonnie Jakubos
Bonnie Jakubos is the new summer project coordinator at Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.
Cheers to Peach!
Missy Chamberlain, Deb Kambel and Brooke Holzer lead the toast in Greg “Peach” Kambel’s honor, handing out shots of peach schnapps to all the participants.
Auction Swag
All the goodies from the tournament, the proceeds of which went to local kids for scholarships.
Schnapps
Joni Barnes makes sure every golfer only takes one shot glass of schnapps.
Guitars
Scott and Patti Lennard hold two of his creations.
Spillway Vents
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have ramped up the spillway release at Libby Dam. On Friday morning, the roar of water cascading down the spillway and bouncing back was tremendous.
Spill Bottom
As water cascades down the spillway, it crashes into the spill basin where the water becomes turbulent and extremely oxygenated. At intervals on Saturday, the highly agitated water shot up six to eight feet above the basin. It is this process of highly oxygenated water, called gas-bubble trauma, that concerns fisheries biologists and its effects on various species.
