Thursday, May 31
Tae Kwon Do
Students of Libby Dae Myung tae kwon do competed in a tourney recently. Among those competing and receiving honors include Raiven Mathiason, Michael Hollingsworth, Neal Kerzman, David Bailey, Gabriel Hollingsworth, Dan Rose, Bella Hollingsworth and Cole Walker.
Kyle Sweedman
Kyle Sweedman: Male Athlete of the Year.
Top Derby Finishers
Bob Willey, left, of Idaho, caught the largest fish, at 9.4 pounds. Other finishers in order, from left, include John Johansen of Libby, Paul Chubb, Steve Kalb of Troy, Judy Hill and Jody Friemel.
Memorial Troy
Troy VFW Post 5514 members Mark Olson, left, Herb Gregory and John Brown. John Brown raises the flag over the memorial during dedication ceremonies Monday at Roosevelt Park.
Memorial Libby
Chuck Baker rides the "flag trailer" early Monday morning placing flags into their standards along Mineral and California Avenues.
Memorial
Roosevelt Park Memorial
Ducks In Hand
Ducks Finish Line
Chamber President Wayde Block, left, and Dean Mesenbrink catch the ducks at the Parmenter Creek finish line.
Ducks Checking Winners
Chamber Executive Director Shanda Jennings, right, with the aid of Scott Rebo, Jr., announces winners as Chamber Treasurer looks on.
Baseball Grupenhoff
Libby Assistant Coach Jack Helber gives some tips to Oliver Grupenhoff between innings of Sunday's game with Eureka.
Fifty-five attend Candidate Forum at Libby City Hall
Top two finishers will compete on November ballot
Nine of 10 candidates who seek to represent District 3 on the Lincoln County Board participated in a Candidate Forum on Friday at the Ponderosa Room at City Hall.
Tuesday, May 29
Italian dinner raises $21,297 for the annual Wings campaign
Event could help agency set new record for fundraising
Bob Zaccheo is thankful for his good health and that of his family, but if there comes a day when he or his family is stricken, he hopes folks like those who attended the Italian Dinner to benefit Wings will respond.
Libby Middle-High School Spring Awards Ceremony is Friday
Event is 12:45 p.m. at Ralph Tate Gymnasium
The specifics for the Spring Awards Ceremony for Libby Middle-High School have been finalized, and the event will be 12:45 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Ralph Tate Gymnasium.
Board installs new member, approves bus contract
People Profile: Stella Sharp
Orr, Olsen allege bias
Mayor Roll questions Olsen's residency
Initially, it was former City Councilman D.C. Orr who alleged bias by the City Council against newly elected Council member Allen Olsen.
Judge rejects Welch bond
Four neighbors offer testimony at woman's bond hearing
Nineteenth Judicial District Court Judge James B. Wheelis on Monday, after testimony from four current and past neighbors, denied both a bond reduction and a conditional release for Kristina L. Welch, the 53-year-old woman who faces deliberate homicide charges in the shooting death of her husband.
Old Photo 5-30
State Champion Hopefuls These Libby High School tennis team members played at the state class A tournament in Glendive Friday and Saturday. Burkhart claimed the second place state medal, falling to now three-time state champion Shaun Madruga of Stevensville. They are, from left, front row: Philip Smart, Dave Nelson, assistant coach; Herb Neils, head coach; Jon Bergroos, back row: Matt Tucker, Chris Crooks, Cory Parker and Shotah Burkhart. Greg Van Tighem photo from the May 29, 1992, files of The Western News.
Memorial Olson
VFW Post 5514 Life Member Mark Olson
Memorial Gregory
Troy VFW Post 5514 member Linda Gregory bows her head out of respect to the fallen during Memorial Day services Monday at Troy Cemetery.
Memorial Gregory M.
Maria Gregory had the honor of raising the flag Monday during Memorial Day ceremonies at Troy Cemetery.
Grad Tallmadge
With her tassel positioned to left of her mortar board Hannah Tallmadge gives the thumbs-up sign during Sunday's graduation ceremony at Troy's Activity Center.
Grad Randall
Valedictorian Justin Randall and his fellow classmates ready themselves for the processional Sunday evening during graduation ceremonies at Troy's Activity Center.
Grad Hill
Troy High School's 2012 graduate, Zachary Clark-Hill, adjusts his rose after the conclusion of ceremonies Sunday evening at the Activity Center.
Candidate Linnell
Brian Linnell
Candidate Ramesz
Lori Ramesz
Candidate Curtiss
Steve Curtiss
Candidate DeLorenzo
Gary DeLorenzo
Candidate Cole
Mike Cole
Candidate Cate
Gilbert Cate, Jr.
Candidate Brandt
David Brandt
Candidate Burgess
Dawain Burgess
Baseball Reichel
Logger right-hander Will Reichel pitched against Kalispell AA May 23.
Candidate Brandos
Scott Brandos
Baseball Haggerty
Luke Haggerty slides safely under the tag of awaiting shortstop Dillon Eaves to steal second base in the bottom of the eighth with two out vs Kalispell AA 5-23-12
Tuesday, May 22
Grant applications could halve cost of water projects
Improvements to the city’s water-distribution system seem ominous when considering the $12.2 million price tag, but accoring to the engineer overseeing these preliminary phases, the city could end up paying just more than half of that cost.
New animal ordinance is approved
New statute updates rules for animals, dogs in county
It has taken a month to draft, and it was brought to the Lincoln County Commission twice for approval, but on Wednesday, the board approved an updated animal ordinance.
Some step to forefront as billiards winners
Mixed League pool winners honored
The 2011-12 Mixed Pool League season ended on March 28 with some spectacular shooting during the season.
Mee named NAIA National Golfer of the Week
Jim Mee, a local golfer who regularly is among the local tournaments leaders, has been named NAIA Golfer of the Week.
Libby boys beat Bigfork, 5-2; girl netters beaten, 1-6
Troy also plays Bigfork in triangular matchup
Citing the ability to practice outdoors, Libby High School tennis coach Kyle Hannah is seeing the maturation of his squads, perhaps never so evident in the paring Friday against Bigfork.
Libby Ballet to perform Shakespeare's 'Midsummer Night's Dream'
Performances scheduled May 25, 26 at 'The Center'
William Shakespeare’s
Burglary suspects nabbed
Men are accused of robbing homes in the Bull Lake area
Sheriff Roby Bowe is citing good police work as the reason his deputies were able to arrest four in connection with a string of home burglaries, and in the process uncovered extensive quantities of drugs in the Bull Lake area.
Margaret A. Holiday, 96, of Libby
Margaret A. “Angela” Holiday, 96, longtime Libby public school nurse, died Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Libby Care Center.
Sue A. Schneider, 70, of Libby
Sue A. Schneider, 70, Libby business owner and former teacher, died on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Arthur J. Willett, 82, of Libby
Arthur J. Willett, 82, died peacefully at home in Libby on Friday, May 4, 2012.
Verdelle C. Weitzel, 77, of Libby
Verdelle Clara Weitzel, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Libby on Monday, April 30, 2012.
Gary Kovalenko, 75, formerly of Libby
Gary Allen Kovalenko, 75, passed away with his wife and sons by his side after his long battle with lung disease on April 9, 2012.
Ethel L. Hewitt, 90, of Libby
Ethel L. Hewitt, 99, of Libby, died on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Libby Care Center.
Elmer Joseph, 84, of Libby
Elmer Joseph, 84, of Libby passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Libby Care Center from natural causes.
Daryel D. Williams, 69, of Libby
Daryel D. “Butch” Williams, 69, of Libby, died on Sunday, April 22, 2012, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Tennis Courts
Volunteers poured the concrete base for the flooring of the combined storage and concession area at the Libby tennis courts.
SL Klin
Sophomore centerfielder Kelsey Klin first out top of 2 vs C-Falls 5-17
SL Germany
Freshman first baseman Daylin Germany catches the third out in the top of the sixth on a throw from Hannah England on Thursday.
SL England
Hannah England fires a pitch toward the plate during the Columbia Falls game on Thursday
SL Gallagher
Freshman Devon Gallagher smacks a base hit in the bottom of the 3rd with no outs vs. Columbia Falls
Old Photo 5-23
Waiting for the Cue Beth Morrison waits for Coach Cindy Ostrem to give her the cue to steal second base in the first game against Browning, Thursday, May 7.
Golf Lacklen
Bobbie Lacklen studies the green on Par-3 No. 7.
Golf Kambel
Deb Kambel studies her second shot on No. 7, a par 3.
Golf Graham
Steve Graham studies the green prior to putting on No. 6, a par 4.
Forum Too
Lincoln County Commissioner candidates from left, Steve Curtiss, Gary Delorenzo, Brian Linnell and Lori Ramesz.
Golf Cielak
Joe Cielak chips his second shot on par-3 No. 7.
Forum Group Too
Lincoln County Commissioner candidates from left, Scott Brandos, David Brandt, Dawain Burgess, Gilbert Cate, Jr., Mike Cole, Steve Curtiss, Gary Delorenzo, Brian Linnell and Lori Ramesz.
Bridge
Lincoln County Road Crew 1 Foreman Marc McCully, left, looks on as Joe Neisess delivers the first of three bridge sections which will span Pipe Creek on the Bobtail Cutoff road. The bridge, built by Stinger, spans 39'10'' and weighs roughly 18,000 pounds. It will be put in late this summer when the water level in Pipe Creek is at its lowest.
Forum
Scott Brandos, left, David Brandt, Dawain Burgess, Gilbert Cate and Mike Cole (Lincoln County Commissioner candidates)
Thursday, May 17
Sauer Addresses
National Honor Society inductees back row: Jared Winslow, left, Jason Schnackenberg, Adam Neisess, Josh Bowers and Cody Barrick. Front row: Kira Rose, Elly Webster, Lauren Wepprecht, Rebel Larson and Zeke Carlson
Sauer
John Sauer
Trojan Topside
William Denton looks over his handiwork as the Trojan settles onto its new home atop the totem in front of Troy High School.
Underwood
Underwood's message of alcohol and drug abuse by young people attracts growds wherever he goes.
Goat
Family dog Teaka, left, goat and April Bowe on a recent hike in the Cabinet Mountains
Obit Jensen
Robert Jensen
Wednesday, May 16
Publisher Swenson sets Oct. 31 for her retirement
Barb Swenson, publisher of
Welch will face additional charge in shooting death of husband
A third charge of mitigated deliberate homicide was added Monday to the two existing charges against Kristina Lynn Welch, the 52-year-old woman being held in the Lincoln County Jail for the slaying of her husband Dec. 8 in their Granite Lake Road home.
Cabinet View FSA petition is approved
Resolution moves forward action to disband fire district
Lincoln County Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution to accept a petition seeking dissolution of the Cabinet View Fire Service Area.
Tuesday, May 15
STOKR Pridham
Rhubarb was the flavor of the day for Wayne Pridham of Calgary, Alberta at the famous pie stop on Pipe Creek Road. You hear a lot of jokes of STOKR being the only century ride where one can actually gain weight by pedaling 100 miles!
STOKR Pie
Kramer Wahlberg, left, Brett Bollweg, Ashley Ferda and Scot Ferda approach the much awaited pie stop on Pipe Creek Road. Mr. Ferda mentioned that STOKR is one of the few century rides on which one can actually gain weight pedaling 100 miles!
Old Photo 5-16
90th Birthday Mrs. Nellie Doak, who celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday, May 26, was honored by visits from many friends. The youngest visitor, shown with Mrs. Doak, was the year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Swenson. The occasion was marked by an open house at Mrs. DoakÕs home. Mrs. Doak was married to William Edison Doak who died in 1948. William was related to inventor Thomas Edison through his grandmother. William and Nellie moved to their Pipe Creek ranch in 1908 and the present day Doak Creek is named after him. From the June 7, 1962, files of The Western News
Donkey Western
Morrison Elementary faculty member Alicia Western has a serious look on her face as she protects the ball vs. the seniors Thursday. Final score was 20-8 in favor of the faculty.
Donkey Orr
Cody Orr scores with a hook shot in second half action.
Donkey Volkenand
A break in the action Thursday found eight-year-old Dominic Volkenand checking out the new gym equipment during Troy's semi-annual donkey basketball event.
Donkey Kiss
Holli Higgins, left, and Jasmine Thill
Baseball Winslow 5-16
Jared Winslow RBI fielder's choice bottom of the third vs. Mission Rockies Saturday during the Loggertown Wood Bat Classic.
Baseball Tammaro
Tanner Tammaro pitching vs Mission Rockies Saturday during the Loggertown Wood Bat Classic.
Baseball Jared
Shortstop Jared Winslow tries to bare hand a grounder but comes up short vs. the Mission Rockies during the Loggertown Wood Bat Classic Saturday.
Sunday, May 13
Armory event attracts 200 job-seekers
Local man, a former oil worker, hopes to cash in on latest boom
Rob Roderick knows about the energy boom in the Dakotas and eastern Montana. He was part of it then, and he wants it again.
Saturday, May 12
DU dinner raises interests, funds
136 attend benefit dinner; celebrates 75th anniversary
The 27th Annual Conservation Dinner presented by the Kootenai Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited on Saturday was a birthday bash that included more items to be won than attendees.
Chamber Duck Race scheduled for May 26
The Libby Area Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its Duck Race for Saturday, May 26, on Flower Creek.
Friday, May 11
Navarro Stone is arraigned
Fugitive, accused in woman's beating, enters not-guilty plea
Foss inducted into her college Hall of Fame
Porterville College has laid the foundation for a long list of dignitaries and the latest three people to be honored at PC’s Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday at River Island all acknowledged the same thing. PC laid the foundation for them as well.
Thursday, May 10
53 attend local fraud screening
State officers conduct session at City Hall
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen has a simple lesson for Treasure State investers: If an investment return seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Virginia Rowe selected 'Quilter of the Year'
Each year, in preparation for the Tender Lovin’ Quilters Annual Quilt Show on July 3 and 4, the guild members in Troy make a choice among their group on who should receive the honor of Quilter of the Year.
Tuesday, May 8
May Senior Center Menu
Dinners are served at 5 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Vietnam-era Special Ops vets reunited
War buddies meet again in New Orleans
It had been nearly 45 years since some of them had seen each other without tiger-striped camouflage fatigues.
George L. Yeadon, 80, of Troy
Sharon Olson, 74, of Libby
Sharon Olson of Libby passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash., on Friday, April 20, 2012.
Lorraine Shermont, 94, of Rapid City, S.D.
Lorraine Scott Shermont, 94, died Thursday, April 19, 2012, of natural causes in Rapid City, S.D.
Bobby K. Coldwell, 71, of Troy
Bobby, K. Coldwell, 71, a longtime Troy resident died peacefully Friday, April 20, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.
Declaring war on Hepatitis-C
Health Department plans Awareness Month exams
Hepatitis Awareness Month may not be until next week, but Marci Johnson, the Communicable Diseases Coordinator of the Lincoln County Health Department, is already getting ready to take on the viral infectious disease head-on.
People Profile: Glena L. Hook
Honored Rotarians
The local Rotarians of the Month are Larry and Mary Hebenstreit. Larry was honored for his work with the Friends of the Library, and Mary for her work with the Heritage Museum. The couple moved to Libby in 1993 and started volunteering at that time. Larry also has been involved with the Food Pantry and the Memorial Center. Mary has also been involved with Kiwanas and the Library as a volunteer.
Robert Wilkes, 87, of Libby
Robert (Bob) James Lindsey Wilkes, age 87, a resident of Libby, passed away early Friday morning April 20, 2012, as a result of asbestosis.
Wayne Williams, 51, of Moyie Springs
Wayne W. Williams, “the light of his family’s lives” died April 7, 2012.
Peter F. Adams, 59, of Libby
Peter F. Adams, 59, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Mont.
Thursday, May 3
Track Zimmerman
Sawyer Zimmerman with 44' 9-3/4" at the County Track Meet Tuesday afternoon.
Track Olds
Sophomore Nathan Olds clears 6'4" at the County Track Meet Tuesday.
Track Morrison
Troy's Kinya Morrison competes in the 3200 during Tuesday's county track meet.
Track Metz
Blayne Metz turns in a time of 11.61 in the 100 meter Tuesday during the County Track Meet.
SBT Johnston
Caitlin Johnston tries to steal second tagged by shortstop Kinley Pope bottom of the 6th first of a doubleheader vs. Mission 4-28-12
SBT Williams
Junior Jordan Williams pitching vs Mission 4-28-12. Troy falls 10-2.
Mural Jeff and Kids
Rigo Ibarra, left, Kylie Blevins, Cody Benefield and Jeff Adamson
Mural Jeff
Jeff Adamson works on the mural on the north side of the building at 311 Mineral Ave.
Jazz 20
Buddy DeFranco Jazz
Kooky Noosa
Kooky Noose Challenge disc golf tourney
Jazz 19
Buddy DeFranco Jazz
Jazz 17
Buddy DeFranco Jazz
Jazz 15
Buddy DeFranco Jazz
Hooray 89
Anita (Michaela Curry), left, and Wynonna (Hannah Tallmadge), far right, sing "My Guy" to Detective Webb (Spencer Swimley) during Troy High School's performance of "Hooray for Hollywood" Monday night.
Hooray 63
Milo Bravo (Jeremy Helmrick), left, Detective Webb (Spencer Swimley) and Judge Brand (Richy Ormiston). Judge Brand's gavel drops and Milo is order to pay $30,000 during Troy High School's opening night performance of "Hooray for Hollywood."
Hooray 51
Detective Webb (Spencer Swimley) right, has a good laugh upon learning Milo Bravo's (Jeremy Helmrick) real name, Hannibal Hammerjingle.
Wednesday, May 2
Troy City Council: Stalemate - No quorum, no business
No-shows put Council actions on hold, again
For the second consecutive meeting, the Troy City Council has failed to meet for lack of quorum.
Jobless rate dips 1.5 percent
County still has 1,245 unemployed; state rate unchanged
While Montana’s unemployment held steady in March, remaining at 6.2 percent, the jobless rate in Lincoln County dipped 1.5 percent, according to the latest figures released by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
People Profile: Charlotte Woods
Tuesday, May 1
Reader's Photo: Loon Lake
Libby photographer Yvonne Resch took this unique photo at Loon Lake last fall. The photograph captures the vibrant fall colors. If you’re a shutterbug and think you have a photo you’d like to share with our readers, send it to us, and we’ll put it in print. Send it to
Libby Schools: Three-for-three - School Board determined
Lack of election likely saves cash-strapped District 4 about $6,000
There will be no balloting to fill expired terms on Libby School District Board next month.
Libby Tennis: Boys defeat Columbia Falls in tight match; Girls fall
The test of competitiveness is whether an athlete can rise up to meet those challenges when rivals are as good or even better.
Libby Track: Loggers use meet for tune-up to Invitational
Libby High School Track Coach Ed Tabis sees himself as trying to find a place for his athletes to shine.
Trojans' Tennis
Troy’s Bruce Metz, the Trojans’ No. 2 singles player, returned a shot to Ronan’s Kyle Yankey in action Tuesday. Metz won the match 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. The boys team tied Ronan, 3-3, but the Lady Trojans fell to Ronan 5-1.
Lady Trojans Softball
Troy shortstop Breanna Opland made a great catch for the third out in the top of the sixth inning against Eureka on Tuesday. The Lady Trojans won the first game of a doubleheader 2-1, but Eureka rallied for a 7-6 win in the nightcap.
St. John's Hospital Lab is rated in top 1 percent
St. John’s Lutheran Hospital Laboratory has learned the results of its in-depth inspection last month from the Certification Organization for Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), and it has passed with a glowing review.
RSVP Recipients: Serving Seniors
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program participants Rhea Bernardy and Jay Goley recently received their bronze pin awards during an RSVP meeting at Venture Inn. Bronze pin recipients must serve at least 100 hours. Other recipients receiving bronze pins are Betty Challinor and Gary Huntsberger who were not in attendance. Twenty-eight people attended the luncheon.
Our Schools: Exciting things ahead for district
Blackie Snackin' at Schnackenberg
Photographer, sculptor and wood-carver Ron Adamson took this photo of this mule deer, aka black-tailed deer, while feasting on the new-this-spring sprouting shrubbery at Schnackenberg and Nelson Funeral Home.
CARD Clinic's summer concert is Sawyer Brown
The CARD Foundation is excited to announce its second annual fundraising concert to benefit the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD).
One-Year-Old: Kolt MacDonald celebrates first birthday
Families and friends gathered to celebrate the first birthday of Kolt Christopher MacDonald.
Birth: Hannah Grace
Engagement: Barnett - Wood
The parents of Arlene Renee Barnett and Ryan Wayne Wood, announce the engagement of their children.
Engagement: Benke-Smith - Wood
The parents of Ariana Lee Benke-Smith and Gary Wood, Jr., announce the engagement of their children.
Wesley Louis Skinner, 26, of Elko, Nev.
Wesley Louis Skinner died April 13, 2012.
Tennis Troy Goe
Troy's Michael Goe vs Mission's Levi Bullock at #3 singles
Stone
John Navarro Stone
Old Photo 5-2
And Get Your Feet off the Furniture Lisa Hunt (Nettie) puts Travis Winslow (Melvin) to the test of remembering his lines without looking at his playbook, at a recent rehearsal of Troy High School's production of, "The Life and Death of Larry Benson." B.J. Rice (Sam Benson) hopes the hat adds character. Play will be given May 7 and 9 at the THS auditorium.
Flooding 93
The rising waters of Pipe Creek Thursday appear to threaten the horse trailer belonging to Joe and Karen Warner who live on West Pipe Creek Road.
Flooding 27
The rising waters of Pipe Creek Thursday appear to threaten the horse trailer belonging to Joe and Karen Warner who live on West Pipe Creek Road.
Ducks Jeresek
Jacob Jeresek
Ducks Crawford
Don Crawford
Birth Knapp
Landon Walker Knapp
Arbor Day 77
Tree Board member David Friedman prepares to plant a Harvest Gold Linden in Martha Hendrickson's yard on E. Larch Street as Kootenai Eagle Pathfinder Club members Daniel Schei, Logan Schei and Jake Chavez fill the bottom of the hole with loose dirt.
Formula Fabrication is tops in sales in Montana
The NW Ductless Heat Pump Project, an initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) in collaboration with Montana utilities, named Formula Fabrication the 2011/2012 Contractor of the Year for the state of Montana.
