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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.