Friday, June 27
We must unleash America's potential
Michael James Barton
Letter to the editor: Jobs are simply no longer here
Letter to the Editor,
Letter to the editor: Pay your mounting taxes and shut up
Letter to the Editor,
Real beauty: engraved on the mind forever
The time had come. I was the oldest child; my dad had been waiting my whole life for this moment and I wasn’t about to let him down now by not going with. It was the first day of hunting season, and the air was chilly.
Lincoln county library events
The Western News staff
Police blotter
Middle School honor roll
Libby High School honor roll
Men's league golf
Results from June 24, 2014
Annual memorial golf tournament, Kambel Scrambel
The ninth annual Kambel Scrambel Golf Tournament will be held today and Saturday at the Cabinet View Golf Course.
Libby Loggers split pair on road trip
The Libby Loggers Legion baseball team had an explosion of offense in their game on June 24 against the Glacier Twins, winning 14-5. However, the Loggers were unable to come with the same firepower in their 11-6 loss to the Kootenai Valley Rangers on Wednesday night.
An active approach to therapy
Caleb Swartzendruber is trying to bring something new to Libby.
Susan Swearingen, 68, of Libby
Myrtle Hunter Patterson, 98, of Ronan
Myrtle Edith “Toots” Hunter Patterson, 98, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away of natural causes on June 24, 2014, at St. Luke’s Extended Care Facility in Ronan. The youngest of seven children, she was born to Scottish immigrants John D. and Mary Matheson Hunter in Peabody Township; near Souris, N.D., on April 8, 1916. She was nicknamed “Toots” by her father.
Carson Abey, 3, Sandpoint, Idaho
On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, Carson Nicholas Abey left this earth and joined the angels in heaven.
Maki prepares for retirement after 46 years
As his 46-year career in education comes to an end, Kirby Maki is finishing off a long to-do list for Libby School District’s incoming superintendent Craig Barringer.
Barringer prepares to take helm of school district
30 Mohr years of brews at the Red Dog
Even before it was completed, the Red Dog Saloon perked the interest of celebrities Kevin Bacon and Steven Spielberg, who visited the saloon while working on movies in the area several years ago.
Crash claims life of Yaak business owner
The 54-year-old woman who died in a motorcycle crash near the Yaak on Sunday afternoon was Sheila Higgins Markley, former owner of the Golden Nugget Bar and Grill, Markley’s family confirmed Monday night.
Road construction consternation
Drivers are encouraged to be patient, be safe and buckle up because nothing other than standard wait times are expected for all ongoing construction projects.
Track Walker
Cole Walker running the 100 m in 12.57 seconds, record time. ÊThe race was in Libby on 25 April 2014. ÊHe beat the old school record set in 1999 by Jeremy Chumley.
Superintendent Maki
Retiring school Superintendent Kirby Maki.
Superintendent Barringer
New school superintendent Craig Barringer.
Old Photo 6-27-14
Family Affair The Hill brothers dominated the Cabinet View Club golf tournament which ended Sunday. Dayton Hill is shown following the trophy presentation with his trio of sons: (left to right) Jim, 16, first place in the third flight; Gary, 18, second place in the second flight; and Don, 17, club champion. Photo from the July 30, 1964, files of The Western News.
Obit Abey
Carson Nicholas Abey
Library Zimmerman
Lynn Zimmerman, circulation librarian.
Kwon Do
Left to right: Ryker Ford, Master Eddison Park, Grand Master J. Ho Park, Master James Park, Mr. Dan Rose (Instructor Libby Dae Myung Tae Kwon Do), Cole Walker. Front Row: Aidan Rose Results from the 2nd Annual Dae Myung Invitational Taekwondo Tournament in Butte, MT, on May 10, 2014. Ryker Ford 1st 13-15 blue/brown/red belt sparring, competed in 13-17 brown/red/black poomse Cole Walker 1st 13-15 Blue belt Poomse, 2nd 13-15 blue/brown/red sparring Aydan Williamson 1st 10-12 Green belt poomse, 3rd 10-12 green belt sparring Aidan Rose 1st 6-8 yr old Yellow/orange belt sparring, 3rd 6-8 yellow/orange poomse Cole Walker, Ryker Ford, and Aidan Rose attended a sparring clinic prior to the tournament.
Hoops One
Libby vs. Plains at Ronan June 21, 2014.
Hoops Two
Libby vs. Plains at Ronan June 21, 2014. Shyla Stevenson passing.
Higgins Markley Sheila
Sheila Higgins Markley
Higgins Markley Motorcycle
Sheila Higgins Markley
Higgins Markley
Sheila Higgins Markley
Tuesday, June 24
Alivia Schneider
Alivia Schneider
Keeler Davis
Keeler Davis
Margaret Albertini
Margaret Albertini of Portland, Ore., and formerly of Libby, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2014, at her residence in Portland.
Driver under the influence?
This in response to the article that was in Friday’s paper: “Yearling black bear killed on bridge.”
Firefighters mourn passing of Bacon
The Brotherhood of Firefighters and many of this community are saddened by the news of the passing of Chief Tony Bacon.
Science, technology, math and Libby schools
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are incredibly important in the education of today’s youth.
Solstice weekend blessed by summer sun
Summer Solstice weekend was blessed by abundant sunshine and beautiful weather for any outdoor activity. It’s about time. My travels took me on the road for two loops out of Libby. The first, was out to Kalispell and Whitefish to attend and assist a wetland plant identification program.
Two grizzlies released in Cabinet Mountains
Two young female grizzly bears were relocated to the Cabinet Mountains on Thursday as part of the grizzly bear population augmentation program.
Locals, pros compete at Millpond MotoX
Westin Remp stole the show.
Washington man wins Montana 500 Model T race
Mike Stormo of Davenport, Wash., was ecstatic as the engine of his 1927 Deluxe Model T Roadster was given the thumbs up by inspectors at Timberline Auto Center on Wednesday afternoon, following his preliminary win at the 54th annual Montana 500.
Libby woman's donkey wins world championship
Kit Branch of Libby knew exactly when she fell in love with the breed of equine she refers to as “the 4x4 of the horse world.”
The Western News hires veteran reporter
Montana was always in the back of her mind.
Loggers Legion baseball winless at Big Bucks tourney
The Libby Loggers Legion baseball team lost 10-2 to the Kootenai Valley Rangers Sunday morning, ending the Big Bucks tournament 0-4.
Biggest turnout so far at Troy folf tournament
More than 90 disc golfers and their families descended on Troy for the 9th annual Timberbeast Challenge on Saturday.
Law Enforcement Blotter June 24
June 24 News Briefs
T Model Stormo
Mike Stormo, left, looks over his winning 1927 Model T Deluxe Roadster with inspector Mike Robison on Wednesday afternoon.
T Model Robison
Jillian Robison and her daughter Brooke, 10 months, waitÊin the shop of Timberline AutoÊCenterÊwhileÊthe engine of Jillian's pink 1924ÊModel T RoadsterÊis inspected, following Robison's second placing in the Montana 500 this week.
One Yr Old Schneider
Alivia Rose Schneider
Old Photo 6-24-14
Family Affair The Hill brothers dominated the Cabinet View Club golf tournament which ended Sunday. Dayton Hill is shown following the trophy presentation with his trio of sons: (left to right) Jim, 16, first place in the third flight; Gary, 18, second place in the second flight; and Don, 17, club champion. Photo from the July 30, 1964, files of The Western News.
One Yr Old Davis
Keeler Chase Davis
Obit Albertini
MARGARET ALBERTINI
MotoX Havens
Riley Havens, 6, takes the checkered flag Saturday in the 0-6 category.
MotoX Remp
Weston Remp crosses the finish line Saturday.
MotoX Erickson
Jesse Erickson, right, adjusting Jayten Erickson's (5) helmet prior his race Saturday. (father and son from Kalispell)
MotoX Chisholm
Kya Chisholm, 9, of Cranbrook, British Columbia, takes third in the 50cc open.
MotoX Andy
Andy Remp (141) finishes 4th in the 450 pro.
Logger Skymaster
Ethan Beck, left, and Colton Howard aboard the "Skymaster" ride at the Paradise Carnival during Logger Days Saturday.
Logger Saw
A woman and her saw.
Logger Ramsey
Chrissy Ramsey of Naches, Wash., partnered with Lauren Bergman of Kalispell turn in a time of 17.185 in the women's double buck competition Saturday.
Logger Race
Saturday's brief rainstorm added a new dimension to the Logger Days lawnmower races, mud!
Logger Myers
Trent Riddle, 6, Julie Myers and Gracie Lynn Myers, 4 wave to family members far below while riding the Ferris wheel Saturday at the Logger Days carnival.
Logger Lawnmower
Chris Spangler of Bonners Ferry placed second on a Kohler 20hp lawnmower behind Buck Taggert of Viola on an Ace Hardware 18.5hp in the open class Saturday night during the Logger Days lawnmower races.
Logger Lawn
Even the kids were racing lawnmowers!
Logger James
Jordan James, 8, got a little wild and crazy Saturday aboard Paradise Carnival's "Yoyo."
Logger Jager
Erin Jager, left, and Crystal Haines aboard Paradise Carnival's "Paratrooper" Saturday during Logger Days 2013.
Logger Gassett
Addisyn Gassett, 2, had a great time aboard the kiddie cars.
Logger Days Samantha
Logger Days queen candidate Samantha Reagen-Nelson.
Logger Days Queen
Photo by Seaborn Larson
Logger Days Pillow
Photo by Seaborn Larson
Logger Days Kasey
Logger Days queen candidate Kasey Faur.
Logger Days Dylon
Logger Days king candidate Dylon Lane.
Logger Days Cash
Photo by Seaborn Larson
Logger Coaster
Olivia Smith, left and Melissa Munroe (both 9) of Libby, aboard the roller coaster Saturday at the Paradise Carnival.
Logger Boxing
Photo by Ryan Murray
Logger Bergman
The newlywed team of Seth and Lauren Bergman during the Ma and Pa race Saturday.
Kit and Bugsy
Kit Branch and her jack, Bugsy. Bugsy was named world champion jack in the halter division at the Bishop Mule Days recently.
Baseball Marshall
First baseman Austin Marshall checks his runner, Nick Rackley, on a throw from pitcher Cameron Burkes vs. the Kootenai Valley Rangers Sunday during the Big Bucks Tournament.
Baseball Johnson
Second baseman Collin Johnson puts the tag on Helena Reps' Ryan Dorvall as he tries to steal for the third out top of 2 Saturday during the Big Bucks Tournament.
Friday, June 20
Legion bucks up
Sam Waldorf
Police Blotter
Libby High School Honor Roll
Troy Honor Roll
Ice cream shop moo-ves in
Lonnie and Jason Fosgate were just in time to fill the demand for frozen treats this summer with their new ice cream shop, the Blue Moo.
Ernie Lee Riedlinger, 89
Ernie Lee Riedlinger, 89, of Hermiston, Ore., passed away peacefully at his residence on June 13, 2014. He was born in Troy and spent his childhood in Yaak and Troy.
Taste of the Blues to rock downtown Libby
Sam Waldorf
Beverly LaBelle Keller, 77, of Libby
Thomas F. Ashley, 70, of Libby
Thomas F. Ashley, 70, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his residence in Libby of natural causes. He was born at Tacoma, Wash., on December 30, 1943, to Thomas and Minnie Ashley.
Yearling black bear killed on bridge
On his way home from J. Neils Park, Mike Harmon witnessed a terrible event. A driver two cars in front of him collided with a small black bear and, without concern for the bear’s condition, continued to drive away.
More cuts coming for Lincoln County
Lincoln County commissioners are looking at making a five percent cut to several county departments, as the 2014-15 budget talks continue this week
Dropout and graduation rates in Lincoln County analyzed
High school dropout and graduation rates in Lincoln County are being compared as heads of education send their most recent numbers to the state for analysis.
Libby man missing 21 days
Lincoln County Sheriff Roby Bowe said his detectives have no leads regarding last month’s disappearance of a 32-year-old Libby man who stepped out of a bar to smoke and didn’t return.
Libby Loggers Legion team finish 2-2
Rapids crowned state soccer champs
Model T Fords zoom into Libby for Montana 500
Fourteen students get new bikes for reading
New bikes were handed out to 14 elementary students who showed initiative in a local reading program earlier this month.
Letter to the editor: Thanks for cleaning pipe creek
Letter to the Editor: Grinder pumps tough on property owners
Letter to the editor: Montana needs economic development
Crawdads back in the Yaak at the Dirty Shame Saloon
Crowds of crustacean lovers gathered at the Dirty Shame Saloon during the weekend to enjoy a revival of the once-renowned Crawdad Festival in Yaak.
Karen S. Foss
Karen S. Foss, 62, a long time Libby resident died Thursday June 12, 2014, at her home in Libby surrounded by her family and friends.
Bullfighter "puts mind over matter"
Casey Stuivenga was determined to prove himself when he was dared to ride a bull at the age of 13.
Incredi-bulls give it their all
For the fans keeping score at the Incredi-Bull bull riding event Saturday, it was an easy night.
School board won't fight move to go from Class A to Class B
The Libby School Board has voted not to fight a decision to move from Class A to Class B starting in 2015.
Commissioners travel to Washington D.C., Denver, to meet with officials as budget deadline looms
As Lincoln County’s 2014-15 budget edges closer to being finalized – with a $200,000 cut to the sheriff’s department that was confirmed last week - Lincoln County commissioners are hoping last month’s trip to Washington D.C. and Denver gave federal officials a strong visual of further cuts the county faces.
Harold Bacon, 75, Troy
Harold A. (Tony) Bacon, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. Tony, as he was known to family and friends, was the eldest child of three, born to Harold E. Bacon and Victoria E. Bacon on March 16, 1939, in Morristown, N.J.
William Tebby
William Tebby 32, missing person.
Oedewaldt Fire
Jason Place, left, Jason Sunnell and Timothy Kim. June 2, 2014
Obit Riedlinger
Ernie Lee Riedlinger
Obit LaBelle
Beverly LaBelle-Keller
Graduation
Class of 2014
Five Generation
front-baby Kinley Hammer sitting on great great grandmother JoAn Riedlinger, to the left is great grandmother Bonnie Price to the right side is mother Destinie Hammer, and back is me grandmother Julie Meyer.
Fish Day Jones
Troy KidsÕ Fishing day, 3rdÊIzzy Jones (0.872 pound).
Fish Day Group
I thought you may be interested in the results from the Troy KidsÕ Fishing day held at Roosevelt Park in Troy on June 14th, and sponsored by Montana FWP, the USFS, and Libby Dam (US Army Corps of Engineers).Ê About 50 kids attended.Ê We gave out prizes for largest fish, and also held a casting contest.Ê I attached one picture of some kids fishing off the dock, and another of one of the biggest fish winners (3rdÊplace Izzy Jones). Ê Here are the winners: Largest Fish:Ê 1stÊBrady OÕBrien (0.927 pounds), 2ndÊDylan Peterson (0.925 pounds), and 3rdÊIzzy Jones (0.872 pounds).Ê Ê Casting Contest: Boys seven and younger:Ê Jake Rusdahl (age 3 ) 70 feet Boys 8 and Older:Ê Brady OÕBrien (age 11) 110 feet Girls seven and younger:Ê Haley Sarbaum (age 6) 80 feet Girls 8 and older:Ê ÊLea Rusdahl (age 9) 88 feet
Timberbeast Wardian
Scott Wardian of Spokane, Wash., sends a disc out over the Kootenai River. Discs Over the Kootenai, which challenges the players throwing abilities for distance, is a popular event each years. The distance from one side to the other is about 540 feet.
Timberbeast Group
A group of disc golfers make their way down a pathway during Timberbeast 2010.
Timberbeast Discs
Timberbeast tools of the trade.
Timberbeast Davidson
Heather Davidson of Helena putting on 14 with a Innova DX Aviar par 4, 391 feet. Timberbeast 6-19-10
Bear Two
Wildlife biologist Tonya Chilton Radandt checks over the cub bear hit and killed by a car June 16 on the Kootenai River bridge at Libby.
Bear One
Libby Police Chief Jim Smith, left, and wildlife biologist Tonya Chilton Radandt.
Baseball Huffman
Ryan Huffman strike three second out top of 10 vs. Eureka May 23.
Baseball Grupenhoff
Oliver Grupenhoff catching top of second vs. Bitterroot Bucs, first of doubleheader. (5-1 Bucs) May 18, 2014
Tuesday, June 17
Harold Chew, 75, of Libby
Harold F. Chew, 75, of Libby passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.
Darlene Tainter Cornwell, 77, Troy
Darlene Tainter Cornwell, passed away June 9, 2014.
Loggers lose pair in doubleheader
The Libby Loggers Legion baseball team lost both games of their doubleheader Wednesday night against the Glacier Twins.
Baker to compete in NCAA Championships
Kyle Baker had one last throw to reach his goal. He unloaded the javelin and laid it all on the line.
New bill aimed at providing veterans benefits
Letter to the Editor,
Residents must be prepared for a forest fire
Letter to the Editor,
Prayer in government assemblies still constitutional
In a typical workweek, prayer is said every morning in the Senate and House of Representatives. Each House invites and pays a Christian minister to pray each morning they are in session. Ministers apply for this privilege to pray for a week and they come from every part of the country. This has been so since the first Congress in 1789, some 225 years ago, and will continue as long as we are a Christian nation and liberal justices do not become the majority of the Supreme Court.
Medical students learn in Libby
Caroline Pihl first learned of Libby six years ago while working on a public health project with former Sen. Max Baucus.
City ordinance talks continue to cause friction
A draft of revised ordinances is continuing to cause friction between the Libby City Council and Libby store owners who don’t like the idea of paying a permit fee to have items outside.
New economic development director arrested for DUI
Tina Oliphant, executive director of the Kootenai River Development Council, was arrested May 29, only weeks after she was hired, and charged with driving under the influence-second offense and unlawful possession of open alcoholic beverage container. Oliphant pleaded not guilty in Justice Court before Justice of the Peace Jay Sheffield on June 2.
County prepares to replace Commissioner Downey
Phone calls are already coming in about the Troy commissioner seat that will open August 1.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office budget cut $200,000
A $200,000 hit to the Lincoln County Sheriff Department in the upcoming county budget will result in the removal of as many as two sworn deputies.
T Model Zwang
Margeaux Zwang admires the interior of a 1926 Ford Model T.
T Model Yeager
Gary Yeager of Cheney, Wash. turns the crank on his 1913-14 Model T as Roger King looks on Sunday in preparation for Montana 500.
T Model Hernandez
Montana 500 Inspector Sergio Hernandez stays busy attaching seals to the carburetor, oil pan and head of each Model T prior to the tour. Drivers are penalized time if the seals are broken upon completion of the 500 miles.
T Model Marshall
Ed Marshall of Burley, Wash. replaces the hood of his '25 Model T Sunday after inspection.
T Model Green Garrett
Henry Ford's finest showed up at the parking lot of the Venture Motor Inn Sunday prior to the start of the Montana 500 Model T tour. Garrett Green waves as he backs his '27 touring off the trailer for inspection prior to the start of the tour.
T Model Garrett
Garrett Green's '27 touring may not be the prettiest inside or out but it's what's under the hood that keeps winning races.
T Model Green
Garrett Green holds the much-coveted Montana 500 traveling trophy Saturday at the Venture Motor Inn.
Old Photo 6-17-14
Lead Class of Ô74 Lenora Spencer, left, and Sally Mueller head the graduating class of 1974 in academic achievement. They have been named as salutatorian and valedictorian of their class. Miss Mueller, valedictorian, will address her classmates during the 1974 baccalaureate and commencement exercises Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Ralph Tate Gymnasium. Photo from the May 23, 1974, files of The Western News.
Obit Foss
Karen Foss
Savage in as new Kootenai National Forest supervisor
Coming from a city of 3 million to a town of 2,688 wasn’t the culture shock one would expect for new Kootenai National Forestry Supervisor Chris Savage.
Crawdad Runkle
World Famous Dirty Shame Saloon co-owner John Runkle with just a few of the 2,000 pounds of crawdads at the crawdad festival on Saturday.
Crawdad Fuchs
Celine Fuchs and Matt Niedermann of St. Gallen, Switzerland at the crawdad festival in Yaak on Saturday. The couple had come from Canada the day before - the last leg on a year-long trip around the world -Êand were told by a border official that the festival was an event they wouldn't want to miss.
Crawdad Richards
Corey Richards of Bonners Ferry, with another helping of crawdads after making his way through more than 100 during Saturday afternoon. Richards said he used to come to the crawdad festival at the Yaak saloon in the 90s and was happy the event was up and running again.
Crawdad Dana
Hunter Dana, 14, of Columbia Falls, left, tries a crawdad with friend Nick Schroeder, also 14, of Kalispell. The pair said they had enjoyed dancing, eating and camping with their families during the 3-day weekend and would be looking forward to returning next year.
Crawdad Fest
A fire warms crawdad festival-goers on Saturday evening as the weather cooled outside the World Famous Dirty Shame Saloon.
Bull Tucker
Josh Tucker of Bonners Ferry exits the bull known as "Done Right."
Bull Summers
Bullfighter Bret Summers reaches in to free the hand of Jesse Luther of Bonners Ferry Saturday night during the Incredi-Bull bull riding event at J. Neils Park.
Bull Stuivenga
Bullfighter Casey Stuivenga
Bull Rich
For their size, bucking bulls are amazingly agile! Shadrick Rich of St. Ignatius appears to be flying during Saturday's Incredi-Bull event at J. Neils Park.
Bull Fuller
J.R. Fuller of Elko, Nevada makes a clean exit from "Boo Dan" Saturday night at the Incredi-Bull event at J. Neils Park.
Bull Colclough
Jason Colclough aboard "King George" his final ride Saturday evening.
Bull Crump
Close call for Scott Crump of Columbia Falls during Saturday's Incredi-Bull event at J. Neils Park.
Bull Carpenter
Layton Carpenter of Melrose, Montana.
Bikes Smith
Third graders Auroa Smith and Rusty Gillespie.
Bull Brooks
It appears as if Dalton Brooks of Deer Lodge took a hit to the chest Saturday during the Incredi-Bull event at J. Neils Park. With bullfighters Bret Summers, center and Casey Stuivenga.
Bikes Nordwick
Second graders Alyssa Nordwick, left, and Tyler Albert.
Bikes Place
First graders Taylor Green and Garrett Place.
Bikes Kurle
Kindergarten students ÊZander Kurle and Trinity EggersÊ.
Bikes Halvorson
Fifth graders Colten Halvorson and Beth James
Bikes Cano
Fourth graders Daron Levine and Ivan Cano.
EPA to wind down operations in Libby within three years
Since 2000, the Environmental Protection Agency has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to remove toxic asbestos from homes and businesses in Lincoln County, but officials now say they are within three years of completing large scale, on-the-ground operations.
Friday, June 13
Brenteson
Rob Brenteson
Supervisor Savage
Forest Supervisor Chris Savage
Obit Cornwell
Darlene Cornwell
Obit Chew
Harold Chew
Baker Three
14mTRK Regionals 0405 14mTRK NCAA Regionals Hosted by the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. May 29, 2014 Photo by Jaren Wilkey/BYU © BYU PHOTO 2014 All Rights Reserved photo@byu.edu (801)422-7322
Baker Two
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Baker One
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Monday, June 9
Supervisor Savage
Forest Supervisor Chris Savage
Obit Johnson
Louise Johnson
Old Photo 6-10-14
One Step Closer Libby High School students working on the scale model of the proposed Treasure Mountain Winter Recreation Area were from left, Matt Monigold, Justin Ray, Chris Cox, Sage Dorrington, Verne Reed and Gavin Fuhlendorf. Photo from the June 8, 1994, files of The Western News.
Mine Shanahan
John G. Shanahan, President and CEO of Revett Minerals Inc.
Fire Risteau
Maurica Risteau of the Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue competes in the butterfly hose reel competition with a time of 3:28.6
Fire Bybee
Lane Bybee, 6, seemed well pleased with her time aboard the Huey helicopter Saturday during the Wildland Firefighter Challenge at J. Neils Park. (visiting from Cheyenne, Wyoming)
Brew Golden
Grant Golden, brewmaster at Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co.
Brew Dinning
Sarah Dinning, left, and Kristin Smith.
Baseball Lane Dylon
Third baseman Dylon Lane puts the tag on Kalispell's Brooks Krause second out top of seven on a throw from pitcher Will Reichel. First of a doubleheader vs. Lakers A Sunday.
Baseball Lane D
Third baseman Dylon Lane checks his runner (Keatin Mohl) top of one with two out. First of a doubleheader vs. Kalispell A Sunday.
Baseball Lane
Third baseman Dylon Lane fields a grounder and with a throw to Austin Marshall at first, retires the sides top of the sixth inning vs. Kalispell A. Loggers prevail 5-4 in first game of a doubleheader Sunday.
Baseball Burkes
Cameron Burkes reaches on a fielder's choice scores Ryan Huffman bottom of second (3-2 Kalispell)
Friday, June 6
Vote Precinct 10
With a parking lot full and three precincts casting ballots, (10, 11 & 13) Election Judge Sandra Jackson was kept pretty busy Tuesday at the VFW. Voting was brisk and judging by the smiles, painless.
Oliphant Tina
Tina Oliphant
Obit Ort
Joyce Ort
Hair Sowa
Alice Sowa
Laverdure Game Warden
Game Warden Tamie Laverdure
Hair Alice
Alida Leigh, right, with scissors in hand, cuts the hair Alice Sowa Thursday afternoon. Sowa's hair will be donated to Locks of Love.
Elect Watson
Election Judges Corky Watson, left, and Donna Watson counting ballots Tuesday evening.
Elect Ross
Deputy Clerk Clyde Ross delivering ballots Tuesday evening.
Elect Gifford
Rocke Gifford, left, Deputy Clerk Jeannie Dennis and Clerk and Recorder Tammy Lauer.
Comish Downey
Commissioner Ron Downey during the meeting to dissolve Cabinet View Fire District, June 13, 2012.
Comish Downey Two
Commissioner Ron Downey during the meeting to dissolve Cabinet View Fire Service Area, June 13, 2012.
Baseball Burkes
Nice running catch by centerfielder Cameron Burkes first out top of second vs. Glacier Twins.
Thursday, June 5
Ron Downey
Commissioner Ron Downey during the meeting to dissolve Cabinet View Fire District, June 13, 2012.
Downey steps down from County Commission
A surprise resignation from County Commissioner Ron Downey this week will mean two out of three commissioners will be new to the job in 2015, with the most senior commissioner only in the position for two years.
Wednesday, June 4
Berget eliminated in primary elections; Troy Dispatch survives
Mark Peck and Russ Bache came out on top in the Lincoln County primary elections for commissioner, while Roby Bowe and Bill Clark and will now go head to head for sheriff in the fall.
Tuesday, June 3
Baseball Willis
Noah Rennette 's sacrifice bunt successful with first baseman Matt Willis at the ready for the first out top of the seventh on a throw from catcher Oliver Grupenhoff vs. Cranbrook Bandits first of a doubleheader Saturday.
Baseball Reichel
Base hit Will Reichel bottom of the 4th scores Cameron Burkes vs. Bandits first of a doubleheader Saturday, May 31.
Baseball Marshall
First baseman Austin Marshall second out top of the fourth vs. Bandits, second of a double header 15-9 Loggers.
Baseball Haggerty
Third baseman Luke Haggerty with the first out top of one vs. Bandits, second of a doubleheader Saturday.
City learns more about Superfund
Columbia Falls city officials agreed at a May 20 meeting with Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Flathead County Commissioner Cal Scott that they would proceed cautiously in seeking support for a cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. property.
Columbia Falls man dies in state prison
The violent criminal who kidnapped a woman in Columbia Falls and took her up the North Fork nearly 14 years ago to the day has died in Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge.
Logger baseball splits twin bill
The Libby Loggers Legion baseball team split two seven-inning games with the Rocky Mountain Bandits on Saturday. The Loggers lost the first game in extra-innings, 6-5, but won the second matchup, 15-9.
Senior athletes move on
Four high school seniors from Troy and Libby will soon be graduating to higher levels of athletic competition in their various fields of play.
Lady Loggers third in state softball
The Libby Lady Loggers ended their softball season on a 4-2 loss to Belgrade in Polson on Saturday. The loss secured third place for Libby at the Class A state tournament.
Opland dominates field as Troy takes second at state track
The Troy Trojan track and field team tied for second at the Class B state tournament Saturday in Butte. Sean Opland led his team with five top-four finishes. The sophomore claimed first in the 400-meter, second in the 200-meter and high jump, and fourth in the 1,600-meter relay and the 100-meter.
Troy seniors encouraged to 'be unassuming heroes'
With a 4.12 grade-point, 10 college credits and $25,000 in scholarships to his name, Troy High School Class of 2014 Valedictorian Nathan Olds spoke to his classmates about what he believes to be a very important topic — Lord of the Rings.
Here come the Model T Fords: Montana 500 rolls in two weeks
Libby will host its first ever Montana 500 Model T tour starting June 15 and running until the award ceremonies on June 18.
Area Briefs
Libby seniors ready for new challenges
er, Dr. Vince Huntsberger, graduated from Libby High School in 1997. Huntsberger, now an emergency room physician, received a full-ride scholarship to play football at University of Montana where he won a national championship in 2001. He began his speech by congratulating the Class of 2014 and then told stories of his past high school experiences.
Police Blotter
Reasons to believe in Congress
It’s depressing to read poll after poll highlighting Americans’ disdain for Congress. But it’s my encounters with ordinary citizens at public meetings or in casual conversation that really bring me up short. In angry diatribes or in resigned comments, people make clear their dwindling confidence in politicians and the institution.
Time for Montana to invest in early education
There are a lot of great things happening in Montana:
Electric fences keep bears out of trouble
A sure sign of spring’s arrival in western Montana is the onset of news stories on bears emerging from their dens. Grizzly bears hibernate in their winter dens for four to six months, and by spring, they are hungry. Following their highly sensitive noses, they make their way down into valleys looking for all sorts of tasty and nutritious early-spring greens and the occasional winter-killed deer and elk. Living in bear country during this time of year, you may see a bear — or two or three — wander by in close proximity eating grasses, or just passing through.
Time to route around government surveillance
Last Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed something called the USA Freedom Act. The bill was intended by its authors to end the National Security Agency’s broad and privacy-shredding bulk data collection program, but the final version that passed is so weak that bulk data collection will still be permitted.
Time capsule unearthed by McCormick School after 25 years
Former students and teachers of McCormick School revisited their past when a time capsule buried in 1989 was unearthed June 27.
Linda Parker, 73, of Libby
Linda M. Parker, 73, died May 22 at her home in Libby. Linda was born at Modesto, Calif. on March 29, 1941, to Custer and Edith Logan and was raised and educated there. She later attended college there as well, receiving a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She married Lonnie Parker in 1955, and the two lived all around the world during his military career.
Joan Runyan, 87 of Libby
Joan B. Runyan, 87, died on Monday, May 26, 2014, at Libby Care Center. She was born to Leonard J. and Ida A. Brown in Havre, on Nov. 24, 1926. She moved with her family to Libby in August of 1936 where she completed her schooling, graduating with the Class of 1943.
Optima files $10 million claim
BILLINGS — A group of investors that includes former Gov. Brian Schweitzer filed a $10 million compensation claim in federal court Thursday against a Washington state mining company.
Time Capsule Two
McCormick School time capsule.
Time Capsule
McCormick School time capsule.
Museum One
Mary Davis, left, demonstrates the operation of the assayer's crusher to Haugen family members Mercedes, Airyana, Elena, Brandon and William Saturday during opening day at the Heritage Museum. The crusher is powered by an International Harvester 2-1/2 hp water-cooled one-cylinder engine.
Obit Parker
LINDA M. PARKER
Montana 500
Rick Carnegie, who owns a machine shop in Spokane, is shown waiting to flag out for the 2013 Montana 500. ÊHe was instrumental in bringing the event to Libby this year. ÊTen years ago, it was headquartered at Eureka. Photo by Mike Cuffe, president of the Montana Model T Cross Country Touring Association.
Grad Winslow Jared
Libby HIgh School Class of 2014 salutatorian Jared Winslow.
Grad Winslow
Jared Winslow, left, and Cody Barrick.
Grad Stambaugh
Gabrielle Stambaugh, right, designer of the cover of the LHS Class of 2014 program, gets a kiss from her art teacher Patty Rambo Sunday following graduation ceremonies at Ralph Tate Gymnasium.
Grad Olds
Troy High School Class of 2014 valedictorian Nathan Olds.
Grad Lundin
Troy High School Class of 2014 Salutatorian Kellie Lundin.
Grad Landis
Troy High School graduates Emily Landis, left, and Christian Albert.
Grad Jones
Troy High School Class of 2014 honorary speaker Jim Jones.
Grad Faulkner
Patrick Faulkner is all smiles as Libby HIgh School counselor Mark Kreuz positions his tassel to the left.
Grad Huntsberger
LHS Class of 2014 honorary commencement speaker Dr. Vince Huntsberger.
Grad Barrick
Libby High School Class of 2014 valedictorian Cody Barrick.
Grad Bienek
Troy High School Class of 2014 graduates Gabe Hickman, left, Jazmine Bienek and Luke Haggerty.
Engaged Amos Widhalm
Richard Widhalm, left, and Brittanne Amos
Capsule Two
McCormick School time capsule.
Capsule Three
McCormick School time capsule.
Capsule One
McCormick School time capsule.
Monday, June 2
Lady Loggers third at state
The Libby Lady Loggers softball team claimed third at the Class A state tournament. The Lady Loggers fell on the final day in Polson to state champion Frenchtown and eventual runner-up Belgrade.
