Stories for October 2015

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Friday, October 30

Court Kelley
October 30, 2015 8:24 a.m.

Court Kelley

Steven Wayne Kelley

Obit Byington
October 30, 2015 8:20 a.m.

Obit Byington

Todd Jeffrey Byington, 49

General municipal election Nov. 3
October 30, 2015 8:20 a.m.

General municipal election Nov. 3

Betty Jean Scott
October 30, 2015 8:19 a.m.

Betty Jean Scott

Archie Becker
October 30, 2015 8:18 a.m.

Archie Becker

Todd Byington
October 30, 2015 8:16 a.m.

Todd Byington

October 30, 2015 8:15 a.m.

Clinic welcomes new medical providers

In Brief
October 30, 2015 8:07 a.m.

In Brief

October 30, 2015 8:06 a.m.

Police blotter, Oct. 1 - Oct. 7

Dutch family honors Libby native
October 30, 2015 8:03 a.m.

Dutch family honors Libby native

Lady Loggers finish top 10 at state
October 30, 2015 8:01 a.m.

Lady Loggers finish top 10 at state

October 30, 2015 7:57 a.m.

Activities abound at senior center

Thursday, October 29

CHC Check
October 29, 2015 4:15 p.m.

CHC Check

CHC's Maria Clemons, left, and CPMC's Kate Stephens.

Magnus Four
October 29, 2015 2:05 p.m.

Magnus Four

Sgt. Magnus R. Ludvikson, from the Dec. 7, 1944, files of The Western News.

Magnus One
October 29, 2015 noon

Magnus One

Magnus R. Ludvikson

Obit Becker
October 29, 2015 11:45 a.m.

Obit Becker

Archie J. Becker, Jr., Apr. 19, 1946 to Oct. 26, 2015.

X Cntry Mossburg
October 29, 2015 11:09 a.m.

X Cntry Mossburg

Krysten Mossburg, left, and Mikalyn Zeiler compete at the state meet Oct. 24.

Buck Beebe
October 29, 2015 9:59 a.m.

Buck Beebe

Hannah Beebe, age 12, shot her first buck, a 4x4 whitetail, in the Libby Creek area on Sunday Oct. 25 with a .223 caliber rifle. Took it down with one shot.

Wedding McVay
October 29, 2015 9:35 a.m.

Wedding McVay

Gary McVay and Sarah Morkeberg would like to announce they are getting married Saturday, November 7 at the Troy Fish Pond 1:00pm. They would like to invite the community of Troy and Libby to celebrate this ceremony. All are invited to reception following at 179 Swanson Londge Rd off of Hwy 56 in Troy. The reception is a potluck so bring and dish and come celebrate the marriage of this lovely couple.

Winner Bacon
October 29, 2015 9:23 a.m.

Winner Bacon

Alene Bacon was the lucky grand prize winner at JB's (Les Schwab) Tires annual Customer Appreciation Days drawing. She took home a Remington American 7mm-08. Alene is pictured with store manager/co-owner Robb MacDonald.

Tuesday, October 27

Remains of missing Libby man found
October 27, 2015 8:13 a.m.

Remains of missing Libby man found

Ryker Wilson
October 27, 2015 8:09 a.m.

Ryker Wilson

October 27, 2015 8:02 a.m.

Good reports from hunt opening

October 27, 2015 8:01 a.m.

Law enforcement reports

October 27, 2015 8 a.m.

In Brief

A half-century of teaching
October 27, 2015 7:59 a.m.

A half-century of teaching

Troy's season ends in Bigfork
October 27, 2015 7:58 a.m.

Troy's season ends in Bigfork

Bluehawks soar over Loggers
October 27, 2015 7:57 a.m.

Bluehawks soar over Loggers

Monday, October 26

Bear Two
October 26, 2015 5:47 p.m.

Bear Two

Tonya Chilton-Radandt, left, and Kim Annis prepare a bear trap Oct. 16.

Volleyball Huddle
October 26, 2015 4:44 p.m.

Volleyball Huddle

Pre-game huddle vs. Troy Oct. 20. Haylee Cannon, left, Taryne Luscher, Ashley Walker and Abby Ennenga.

CHC Pyle
October 26, 2015 4:02 p.m.

CHC Pyle

Dr. Samantha Pyle is the most recent addition to the health center team, and started caring for patients on October 7, 2015. Dr. Pyle graduated from the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2008, and went on to complete her training at Martin Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Residency in 2011. Dr. Pyle is a Board Certified Family Physician and will be providing full scope primary care and preventative medicine for NWCHC. She is originally from Cutbank, MT; so there is no doubt that she is prepared for the Montana lifestyle.

CHC Bauer
October 26, 2015 3:58 p.m.

CHC Bauer

Matt Bauer, PA-C a Certified Physician Assistant joined the health center’s team back in November of 2014 amidst construction happening all around him. Matt earned his Master’s degree from the University of Idaho, and during his training had the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of settings ranging from family medicine, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and general psychiatry.

CHC Stone
October 26, 2015 3:53 p.m.

CHC Stone

Laurie Stone, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner that joined the organization in June shorty after renovations were being completed. Laurie moved to Libby from Virginia where she had been practicing since 2009. She brings with her a variety of experience, including previous work with a community health center. Libby’s beautiful surroundings and small community charm is what attracted her to the area.

CHC Wolsfelt
October 26, 2015 3:45 p.m.

CHC Wolsfelt

Elizabeth Wolsfelt, PharmD joined the clinical team after obtaining her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Montana. She has played a vital role in getting NWCHC’s in-house and clinical pharmacy services up and going. Currently, Ms. Wolsfelt is working directly with patients who have complicated medication regimens to help improve safety and adherence.

CHC Rebo
October 26, 2015 3:40 p.m.

CHC Rebo

Chad Rebo, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant who earned his Masters of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Utah in 2013. Before joining NWCHC, Chad was working in a very busy Family Medicine and Urgent Care facility in Utah. Chad is a Libby native, and returned to his hometown to provide primary care for NWCHC in September of 2015.

Sally Ann Kelley
October 26, 2015 3:11 p.m.

Sally Ann Kelley

Sarah Ann Kelly

Teacher Three
October 26, 2015 12:52 p.m.

Teacher Three

Retiring teacher Jan Kendall.

Teacher Two
October 26, 2015 12:46 p.m.

Teacher Two

Libby Elementary School Principal Ron Goodman, left, and retiring teacher Jan Kendall.

Teacher One
October 26, 2015 12:36 p.m.

Teacher One

Jan Kendall and her class.

Football Lauer
October 26, 2015 12:05 p.m.

Football Lauer

Pass complete to junior Erik Lauer for a first down first quarter vs. Thompson Falls Oct. 23. Trais Hoisington on the tackle.

Football Thom
October 26, 2015 11:49 a.m.

Football Thom

Junior quarterback Braydan Thom to the Bluehawk 10-yard line for a first down fourth quarter vs. Thompson Falls Oct. 23.

Football Opland
October 26, 2015 11:28 a.m.

Football Opland

Sally Finneran/Bigfork Eagle Troy's Sean Opland runs the ball against Bigfork on Friday. Opland had the only touchdown for the Trojans.

Football Winn
October 26, 2015 11:24 a.m.

Football Winn

Sally Finneran/Bigfork Eagle Tucker Winn looks to pass against Bigfork on Friday. Logan Taylor, right. The Vikings beat the Trojans 49-7.

Tebby 102715
October 26, 2015 11:12 a.m.

Tebby 102715

William Tebby 32, missing person.

Steven Wayne Kelley
October 26, 2015 11:07 a.m.

Steven Wayne Kelley

Steven Wayne Kelly

Student Kim
October 26, 2015 10:40 a.m.

Student Kim

On Wednesday, October 21, Governor Steve Bullock honored thirteen Montana 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who submitted winning posters for the 2016 Montana Energy Calendar. Libby student Sophia Kim received a Governor's Citation. Pictured below are (from left to right) student Sophia Kim and Governor Steve Bullock. The topic of the calendar is "Electrical Safety Inside and Outside!"

Friday, October 23

Kevin Sanderson
October 23, 2015 8:22 a.m.

Kevin Sanderson

Betty M. Magone
October 23, 2015 8:21 a.m.

Betty M. Magone

Carrie Norstebon
October 23, 2015 8:21 a.m.

Carrie Norstebon

October 23, 2015 8:20 a.m.

Fires near Troy continue to burn

October 23, 2015 8:13 a.m.

In Brief

October 23, 2015 8:13 a.m.

Police blotter

Libby netters knock off Troy in four
October 23, 2015 8:08 a.m.

Libby netters knock off Troy in four

October 23, 2015 8:07 a.m.

Man jailed after long auto chase

Thursday, October 22

Donations
October 22, 2015 5:34 p.m.

Donations

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pastor Steve Thomas, sponsored a free movie for the community at the Dome Theater. The movie: The Drop Box, on Thursday October 8. Many donations of diapers, wipes, clothing, bottles, and more were received for the Pregnancy Care Center in Libby. In the photo: left to right: Steve Thomas, Lisa Thomas, Aaron Thomas, PCC volunteers Terry & Sue Mayberry and Sydney Fissori.

Moose Judkins
October 22, 2015 3:48 p.m.

Moose Judkins

Charles Judkins, left, Darrick Judkins and Jim Judkins.

Carlisle
October 22, 2015 3:24 p.m.

Carlisle

CRNA Jeremy Carlisle

Fishin Sign
October 22, 2015 2:28 p.m.

Fishin Sign

Restricted area below Libby Dam.

Fishin Vallee
October 22, 2015 2:11 p.m.

Fishin Vallee

Randall Vallee, left, Dave Blackburn and Joe Wright fishing below Libby Dam Saturday, Oct. 17.

Fishin Ridgway
October 22, 2015 1:56 p.m.

Fishin Ridgway

Ron Ridgway, left, and Will Sampson fishing below Libby Dam Saturday, Oct. 17.

Fishin Wright
October 22, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Fishin Wright

Dave Blackburn, left, and Joe Wright fishing below Libby Dam Saturday, Oct. 17.

E Waste Two
October 22, 2015 1:24 p.m.

E Waste Two

Volunteers prepare a pallet for shipment to ECS Refining in Stockton, Calif. recyclers of E-Waste Saturday Oct. 17. The event was sponsored by Lincoln County, Recycle Eureka, Collective Recyclers, Kootenai Disposal, All Systems Go and MT DEQ.

E Waste One
October 22, 2015 1:09 p.m.

E Waste One

E-Waste volunteers at Kootenai Disposal Saturday, Oct. 17.

Volleyball Ward
October 22, 2015 12:52 p.m.

Volleyball Ward

Allie Brown, left, and Jessica Ward blocking first game vs. Libby Oct. 20. Libby in four: 21-25, 25-17, 25-20, 28-26.

Volleyball Luscher
October 22, 2015 12:38 p.m.

Volleyball Luscher

Senior Taryne Luscher serving second game vs. Libby Oct. 20. Libby in four: 21-25, 25-17, 25-20, 28-26.

Volleyball Brown
October 22, 2015 11:58 a.m.

Volleyball Brown

Junior Allie Brown blocking in third game vs. Libby Oct. 20. Libby in three: 21-25, 25-17, 25-20, 28-26.

Volleyball Jones
October 22, 2015 11:44 a.m.

Volleyball Jones

Freshman Jessika Jones serving fourth game vs. Libby Oct. 20.

Council 102315
October 22, 2015 10:42 a.m.

Council 102315

Libby City Council members Gary Neff, left, Brent Teske and Allen Olsen.

Obit Magone
October 22, 2015 10:34 a.m.

Obit Magone

Betty M. (Braaten) Magone

Obit Sanderson
October 22, 2015 10:19 a.m.

Obit Sanderson

Kevin King Sanderson, age 50 of Libby,

Birth Wilson
October 22, 2015 10:05 a.m.

Birth Wilson

Ryker Wilson, 9/24/15, 7 lbs, 10 oz, 20 ¾ inches, Summer Bell and Doug Wilson

Tuesday, October 20

Fishin Sampson
October 20, 2015 11:59 a.m.

Fishin Sampson

Micah Clark of Camp Patriot, left, fishing guide Ron Ridgway and Will Sampson.

Troy school board earns top honors
October 20, 2015 8:12 a.m.

Troy school board earns top honors

October 20, 2015 8:11 a.m.

Libby man sentenced in knife attack

Kevin Sanderson
October 20, 2015 8:10 a.m.

Kevin Sanderson

Happy 60th Anniversary
October 20, 2015 8:08 a.m.

Happy 60th Anniversary

Boss Lift comes to Libby
October 20, 2015 8:07 a.m.

Boss Lift comes to Libby

October 20, 2015 8:05 a.m.

It's time to free Julian Assange

October 20, 2015 8:04 a.m.

Respect whistleblowers

October 20, 2015 8:02 a.m.

In Brief

Loggers fall to Bulldogs, 56-6
October 20, 2015 7:55 a.m.

Loggers fall to Bulldogs, 56-6

Trojans knock off Bluehawks, 35-32
October 20, 2015 7:53 a.m.

Trojans knock off Bluehawks, 35-32

October 20, 2015 7:47 a.m.

Bigfork spikers hammer Troy

Monday, October 19

Aniv Urdahl One
October 19, 2015 6:09 p.m.

Aniv Urdahl One

Geraldine "Kay" Urdahl and Lawrence E. Urdahl, 60th wedding anniversary.

Aniv Urdahl Two
October 19, 2015 5:57 p.m.

Aniv Urdahl Two

Geraldine "Kay" Urdahl and Lawrence E. Urdahl, 60th wedding anniversary.

Grouse Roark
October 19, 2015 4:42 p.m.

Grouse Roark

Thomas Roark

Football Carvey
October 19, 2015 3:45 p.m.

Football Carvey

Sophomore Tim Carvey drives for a first down first quarter vs. Troy Oct. 2.

X Cntry Girls
October 19, 2015 3:30 p.m.

X Cntry Girls

Lauren Thorstenson, left, Annie Berget, Krysten Mossburg, Laura Bales, Alee Julson, Trinity Wallace, Olivia Friss and Grace Doolin.

Volleyball Brown
October 19, 2015 3:03 p.m.

Volleyball Brown

Junior Allie Brown setting vs. Bigfork Oct. 3.

Football Opland
October 19, 2015 2:48 p.m.

Football Opland

Sean Opland interception from intended receiver Trais Hoisington in the closing seconds vs. Thompson Falls Oct. 16. Troy takes a knee and runs out the clock. Final score 35-32, Troy.

Football Tallmadge
October 19, 2015 1:58 p.m.

Football Tallmadge

Senior Adam Tallmadge victory roar after defeating Thompson Falls 35-32 Oct. 16.

Board
October 19, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Board

John Konzen, left, Board Chair, Angie Huisentruit, Board Member and Dr. Jacob Francom, Superintendent.

Buck Hock
October 19, 2015 1:37 p.m.

Buck Hock

Matthew Hock with his first buck shot Oct. 15 during the first day of the Two-Day Youth Hunt. The 2x3 was taken with a Savage .243 at 6 p.m. in the Dunn Creek area.

Soccer Petersen
October 19, 2015 1:26 p.m.

Soccer Petersen

Senior midfielder Zander Petersen, below, expresses his grief after losing 6-5 to Valley Christian in a shoot-out Oct. 17. Giovanni Cano, top.

Soccer Maloney
October 19, 2015 1:19 p.m.

Soccer Maloney

Colin Maloney controls the ball on a Rams' inbound pass first half vs. Valley Christian Oct. 17.

Soccer Nagle
October 19, 2015 1:09 p.m.

Soccer Nagle

Valley Christian's Thomas Campbell, left, and junior midfielder Ryan Nagle struggle for control Oct. 17.

Soccer Weber
October 19, 2015 12:36 p.m.

Soccer Weber

Senior keeper Raffael Weber stops a shot on goal during the shoot-out vs. Valley Christian Saturday. Loggers fall 6-5.

Sullivan Sarah Kaci Larhea
October 19, 2015 11:52 a.m.

Sullivan Sarah Kaci Larhea

Sarah Kaci Larhea Sullivan

Norman Charles Ray
October 19, 2015 11:42 a.m.

Norman Charles Ray

Charles Ray Norman

Gentry Khristafer
October 19, 2015 11:20 a.m.

Gentry Khristafer

Khristafer Gentry

Friday, October 16

October 16, 2015 8:48 a.m.

County to acquire new records system

October 16, 2015 8:47 a.m.

Libby man arrested for domestic abuse

Mines Management liquidates assets
October 16, 2015 8:45 a.m.

Mines Management liquidates assets

Wesley N. Johnson
October 16, 2015 8:44 a.m.

Wesley N. Johnson

Birth Drake
October 16, 2015 8:44 a.m.

Birth Drake

Emory Drake

Caiden Thom
October 16, 2015 8:43 a.m.

Caiden Thom

Emory Drake
October 16, 2015 8:42 a.m.

Emory Drake

Trevor Steiger
October 16, 2015 8:41 a.m.

Trevor Steiger

EPA winding up 2015 construction
October 16, 2015 8:39 a.m.

EPA winding up 2015 construction

October 16, 2015 8:37 a.m.

Reflections on an October evening

October 16, 2015 8:34 a.m.

In Brief

Nagode hits 20-year mark
October 16, 2015 8:32 a.m.

Nagode hits 20-year mark

October 16, 2015 8:29 a.m.

Loggers win play-in game, 3-1

October 16, 2015 8:27 a.m.

Lake County to lose $1 million

Thursday, October 15

Montanore Equip
October 15, 2015 4:40 p.m.

Montanore Equip

Montanore Mine equipment, March 27, 2010.

Comish 101615
October 15, 2015 4:31 p.m.

Comish 101615

Bill Bischoff, left, Robin Benson, Greg Larson, Mark Peck and Mike Cole.

Nagode Four
October 15, 2015 1:52 p.m.

Nagode Four

Brenda Nagode leads the pep band vs. Frenchtown Sept. 3, 2010.

Pastor Nollmeyer
October 15, 2015 12:54 p.m.

Pastor Nollmeyer

Kootenai Valley Bible Church is happy to introduce their new Pastor, Joe Nollmeyer, and his lovely wife, Ashley Nollmeyer.

Volleyball Mossburg
October 15, 2015 12:37 p.m.

Volleyball Mossburg

Emily Mossburg tips it over vs. Thompson Falls Sept. 29.

Birth Thom
October 15, 2015 11:52 a.m.

Birth Thom

Caiden Thom

Birth Steiger
October 15, 2015 11:47 a.m.

Birth Steiger

Trever Steiger

Nagode Three
October 15, 2015 11:09 a.m.

Nagode Three

Brenda Nagode leading the LHS pep band during the volleyball match with Bigfork Oct. 10, 2015.

Nagode Two
October 15, 2015 11 a.m.

Nagode Two

Brenda Nagode leading the band for the Libby graduating class of 2015. June 6, 2015.

Nagode One
October 15, 2015 10:35 a.m.

Nagode One

Ty Nagode, left, Brenda Nagode and Tony Smith performing at 8th annual Kootenai River Rhythm concert Nov. 13, 2010.

Movie Herrmann
October 15, 2015 10:28 a.m.

Movie Herrmann

Filming of "Doom Service" at Mac's Market with Logan Anderson, left, and John Herrmann.

Movie Newman R
October 15, 2015 10:14 a.m.

Movie Newman R

Rob Newman of ShadowHouse Films.

Movie Short
October 15, 2015 10:04 a.m.

Movie Short

ShadowHouse Films' Robert Newman, right, records as Darren Short draws a bead on the man exiting the north door of Hotel Libby as filming of the movie "Doom Service" continued Saturday night. (March 9, 2013)

Movie Newman
October 15, 2015 9:56 a.m.

Movie Newman

Actor Mighet Matanane exits Hotel Libby into a "hail of gun fire" Saturday as Robert Newman films this scene from "Doom Service." (March 9, 2013)

Oliphant Tina
October 15, 2015 9:24 a.m.

Oliphant Tina

Tina Oliphant

Dobbs
October 15, 2015 9:05 a.m.

Dobbs

Glenn Dobbs, Sept. 28, 2011, rally in Chamber parking lot.

Tuesday, October 13

Diction Malyevac
October 13, 2015 5:31 p.m.

Diction Malyevac

Third graders gathered in Mr. McBride's classroom Tuesday and heard presentations from Elks Club member Bob Malyevac (speaking) and Rotary Club member George Gerard about literacy and clean water respectively.

Diction Class
October 13, 2015 5:13 p.m.

Diction Class

Third graders gathered in Mr. McBride's classroom Tuesday and heard presentations from Elks Club member Bob Malyevac and Rotary Club member George Gerard about literacy and clean water respectively.

Diction Gerard
October 13, 2015 4:58 p.m.

Diction Gerard

George Gerard delivering student dicitonaries at Libby Elementary Tuesday morning.

Diction Watson
October 13, 2015 4:45 p.m.

Diction Watson

Third graders Sarah Watson, left, and Deagan Jaynes look over their new student dictionaries Tuesday at Libby Elementary.

Fires continue to cause concern
October 13, 2015 8:27 a.m.

Fires continue to cause concern

Cik leaving Libby
October 13, 2015 8:25 a.m.

Cik leaving Libby

October 13, 2015 8:24 a.m.

Payne lied; Stinger attorney asserts

Jeff Langley
October 13, 2015 8:23 a.m.

Jeff Langley

2015 Paint it Pink Fun Run results
October 13, 2015 8:21 a.m.

2015 Paint it Pink Fun Run results

October 13, 2015 8:17 a.m.

Judge decision was corrupted

October 13, 2015 8:15 a.m.

In Brief

end season, playoffs next
October 13, 2015 8:08 a.m.

end season, playoffs next

Lady Loggers kick their way to a tie
October 13, 2015 8:06 a.m.

Lady Loggers kick their way to a tie

Libby cross country team ends season
October 13, 2015 8:04 a.m.

Libby cross country team ends season

Monday, October 12

Volleyball Sykes
October 12, 2015 6:33 p.m.

Volleyball Sykes

Freshman Mehki Sykes kill shot second game vs. Bigfork Oct. 10.

Football Winn
October 12, 2015 6:17 p.m.

Football Winn

Tucker Winn on the carry third quarter vs. Libby Oct. 2.

Bear Evidence
October 12, 2015 5:11 p.m.

Bear Evidence

Game Warden Tamie Laverdure.

Bear Laverdure T
October 12, 2015 4:52 p.m.

Bear Laverdure T

Game Warden Tamie Laverdure.

Bear Laverdure
October 12, 2015 4:39 p.m.

Bear Laverdure

Game Warden Tamie Laverdure.

Bash McCollum
October 12, 2015 4:13 p.m.

Bash McCollum

Bow-Wow Bash 2015 with Audray McCollum displaying a shop vacuum during the live auction Saturday.

XCntry Group
October 12, 2015 3:34 p.m.

XCntry Group

Trinity Wallace, left, Lauren Thorstenson and Krysten Mossburg at Whitefish Oct. 10.

Fire Klatawa NE Edge
October 12, 2015 3:05 p.m.

Fire Klatawa NE Edge

LIBBY, Mont. October 11, 2015 – The Klatawa and Smearl fires on the Kootenai National Forest continue to concern fire officials. A long-term management plan is in-place to manage the Klatawa fire. The Klatawa fire is currently 5112 acres and contingency fire lines are in place to stop the spread. Most of the fire growth is topography driven and with the winds, fire personnel are expect to see continued creeping and backing into the handlines that have been constructed. Fire personnel will continue to monitor and reinforce fire lines to keep the fire from spreading toward private property and homes.

Fire Smearl
October 12, 2015 2:59 p.m.

Fire Smearl

LIBBY, Mont. October 11, 2015 – The Klatawa and Smearl fires on the Kootenai National Forest continue to concern fire officials. A long-term management plan is in-place to manage the Klatawa fire. The Klatawa fire is currently 5112 acres and contingency fire lines are in place to stop the spread. Most of the fire growth is topography driven and with the winds, fire personnel are expect to see continued creeping and backing into the handlines that have been constructed. Fire personnel will continue to monitor and reinforce fire lines to keep the fire from spreading toward private property and homes.

Volleyball Mossburg
October 12, 2015 2:27 p.m.

Volleyball Mossburg

Sophomore Emily Mossburg blocking second game vs. Bigfork Oct. 10.

Football Young
October 12, 2015 1:53 p.m.

Football Young

Adam Jordt tackles Laine Young third quarter vs. Bigfork Oct. 9.

Football Cheers
October 12, 2015 1:40 p.m.

Football Cheers

Homecoming cheers with Bailie Rosling, left, Jonny Cielak and Giovani Cano. "Let me see your alligator, what's that you say?" Homecoming 2015.

Football Dominic
October 12, 2015 1:06 p.m.

Football Dominic

Homecoming king and queen Dominic Voorhies and Ashley Walker halftime during the Bigfork game.

Football Voorhies
October 12, 2015 12:26 p.m.

Football Voorhies

Senior Dominic Voorhies third quarter punt return to the Logger 40 vs. Bigfork Oct. 9. Loggers fall 56-0.

Soccer Reis
October 12, 2015 12:11 p.m.

Soccer Reis

Junior defender Bryant Reis passes to Cody Wood in second half vs. Bigfork Oct. 10. Christian Bencomo, right.

Soccer Sykes
October 12, 2015 12:03 p.m.

Soccer Sykes

Junior midfielder Jhamaal Sykes controls the ball as Bigfork's Alex Buenz looks on Oct. 10. Loggers triumph 4-0.

Soccer Coldwell
October 12, 2015 11:33 a.m.

Soccer Coldwell

Allie Coldwell header vs. Bigfork Oct. 10.

Soccer Cik
October 12, 2015 11:23 a.m.

Soccer Cik

Girls soccer coach Joe Cik vs. Bigfork Oct. 10.

Soccer Berget
October 12, 2015 11:12 a.m.

Soccer Berget

Annie Berget, center, is all smiles after scoring her second goal on the day vs. Bigfork Saturday. With Allie Coldwell, left, and Dani Hawthorne right. The girls went on to tie the Valkyries 4-4.

Soccer Joe
October 12, 2015 10:56 a.m.

Soccer Joe

Halftime vs. Bigfork with Coach Joe Cik.

Football Opland
October 12, 2015 10 a.m.

Football Opland

Isaac Sturdevant, left, tries to bring down Troy quarterback Sean Opland. (Larry Cheek photo)

XCntry Thorstenson
October 12, 2015 9:25 a.m.

XCntry Thorstenson

Lauren Thorstenson at Whitefish Lake Run Oct. 10, 2015.

Friday, October 9

October 9, 2015 8:57 a.m.

Council rejects Payne's 2016 contract

October 9, 2015 8:56 a.m.

Missoula woman arrested for car theft

Obit Avery
October 9, 2015 8:56 a.m.

Obit Avery

Mabyle J. “Bitsy” Avery

Mabyle Joan “Bitsy” Avery
October 9, 2015 8:54 a.m.

Mabyle Joan “Bitsy” Avery

Jedd Allen Kujawa
October 9, 2015 8:53 a.m.

Jedd Allen Kujawa

Sophia Abigail Marty-Nelson
October 9, 2015 8:52 a.m.

Sophia Abigail Marty-Nelson

October 9, 2015 8:40 a.m.

In Brief

Girls soccer loses to Polson, 6-1
October 9, 2015 8:32 a.m.

Girls soccer loses to Polson, 6-1

Thursday, October 8

Royalty LHS
October 8, 2015 7:54 p.m.

Royalty LHS

Bailie Rosling, left, India Croucher, Krysten Mossberg, Ashley Walker, Dominic Voorhies, Cody Murray, Justin Christiansen and Zander Petersen. Lakyn Rewerts, left, and Zade Rewerts, crown bearers.

Whalen
October 8, 2015 6:13 p.m.

Whalen

Liz Whalen

Birth Nelson
October 8, 2015 5:55 p.m.

Birth Nelson

Sophia Abigail Marty-Nelson

McGregor Lake Sunset
October 8, 2015 3:56 p.m.

McGregor Lake Sunset

McGregor Lake at sunset Oct. 5, 2015.

Soccer Martineau
October 8, 2015 2:24 p.m.

Soccer Martineau

Sophomore striker Isabelle Martineau controls the ball vs. Columbia Falls Oct. 3, with Miranda Livingston, right.

Soccer Cano
October 8, 2015 2:08 p.m.

Soccer Cano

Junior Giovanni Cano controls the ball vs. Columbia Falls Oct. 3 with Chance Adams left.

Volleyball Monigold
October 8, 2015 1:28 p.m.

Volleyball Monigold

Junior Madisen Monigold second game vs. Eureka Sept. 6, 2015. Lady Loggers in four: 18-25, 25-19, 25-23, 25-21.

Griz Bear Annis
October 8, 2015 1:19 p.m.

Griz Bear Annis

Kim Annis and captured grizzly bear.

Birth Kujawa
October 8, 2015 11:13 a.m.

Birth Kujawa

Jedd Allen Kujawa

Tuesday, October 6

James Lee
October 6, 2015 1:06 p.m.

James Lee

William George Powell
October 6, 2015 1:04 p.m.

William George Powell

Troy hangs on to beat Bigfork
October 6, 2015 12:56 p.m.

Troy hangs on to beat Bigfork

Monday, October 5

Football Carvey
October 5, 2015 4:53 p.m.

Football Carvey

Sophomore Tim Carvey drives for a first down with Adam Tallmadge on the tackle, first quarter.

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October 5, 2015 4:19 p.m.

Royalty 100615

Princess Sami Rohrich, left, Prince Royal Johnson, King Conner Quiring and Queen Adriana Ramirez.

Football Winn
October 5, 2015 4:02 p.m.

Football Winn

Tucker Winn on the carry third quarter.

Football Voorhies
October 5, 2015 3:52 p.m.

Football Voorhies

Dominic Voorhies on the carry brings up 4th and 12 third quarter.

Obit Lee
October 5, 2015 2:40 p.m.

Obit Lee

Richard (Dick) James Lee/James R. Lee

Volleyball Roach
October 5, 2015 2:13 p.m.

Volleyball Roach

Post game jube with Olivia Roach, left, Sami Rohrich, Tana Thill and Aurora Becquart. Troy over Bigfork in five: 22-25, 29-27, 27-25, 10-25, 15-10.

Soccer Herreid
October 5, 2015 1:46 p.m.

Soccer Herreid

Junior defender Bridger Herreid first half vs. C-Falls Oct. 3.

PIP Reisman
October 5, 2015 1:29 p.m.

PIP Reisman

72-year-old Dennis Reisman running PIP 2015.

PIP Rayome
October 5, 2015 1:20 p.m.

PIP Rayome

Dexter Williams. left, and 9-year-old Mylie Rayome right.

PIP Ostrowski
October 5, 2015 1:12 p.m.

PIP Ostrowski

PIP 2015 with Shannon Ostrowski, left, Liz Whalen and Danielle Spillman.

Aniv Grenfell Two
October 5, 2015 12:48 p.m.

Aniv Grenfell Two

Gary and Mary Ann (Brown) Grenfell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 9, 2015. They met in Kalispell, Montana, were married there on October 9, 1965 and moved to Libby with their two children in 1973. Their son, Nick Grenfell, lives in Libby and their daughter, Mona Grenfell, in Kirkland, WA.

Aniv Grenfell One
October 5, 2015 12:44 p.m.

Aniv Grenfell One

Gary and Mary Ann (Brown) Grenfell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 9, 2015. They met in Kalispell, Montana, were married there on October 9, 1965 and moved to Libby with their two children in 1973. Their son, Nick Grenfell, lives in Libby and their daughter, Mona Grenfell, in Kirkland, WA.

PIP Boulware
October 5, 2015 12:31 p.m.

PIP Boulware

Myresa Boulware with a pink pompadour and frames to match. PIP 2015.

PIP Williams
October 5, 2015 12:25 p.m.

PIP Williams

Saturday was a Paint It Pink kind of day with Nikki Winslow, left, Dawn Williams and Sophia Winslow awaiting the 9 a.m. start.

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October 5, 2015 11:42 a.m.

1001486743 Obit Powell

William George Powell, 66

1006 LOC.Dodd
October 5, 2015 11:21 a.m.

1006 LOC.Dodd

Herbert Allen Dodd, Jr.

1006 LOC.Murchie
October 5, 2015 8:40 a.m.

1006 LOC.Murchie

Stand Down volunteer Gene Adkinson, left, Mike Murchie and Jana Murchie at VFW Post 1548. Sixteenth annual Libby Stand Down. Services available: Haircuts, surplus military clothing, service officer for VA Clinic, physical health provider, employment counseling, referrals to community resources, refreshments, disabled parking.

Saturday, October 3

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October 3, 2015 10:43 a.m.

Web1006 LOC.Mee

Paint it Pink fun run with Jackie Mee, left, Tyler Mee and Cody Mee.

Thursday, October 1

Soccer Munro
October 1, 2015 9:02 p.m.

Soccer Munro

Polson's Sophia Sisler, left, and Shae Munro compete for a header Sept. 26. (first half)

Swede Lookout View
October 1, 2015 7:54 p.m.

Swede Lookout View

View from Swede Mountain lookout Sept. 27, 2015.

Warden Kilbreath
October 1, 2015 7:47 p.m.

Warden Kilbreath

Montana Fish, Wildlie & Parks Game Warden Phil Kilbreath.

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October 1, 2015 7:09 p.m.

XCntry 100215

Laura Bales, left, and Kevin Barnes.

Scott
October 1, 2015 6:31 p.m.

Scott

Ben Scott

Goff
October 1, 2015 5:35 p.m.

Goff

Tyler D. Goff, Sept. 28, 2015.

PIP Williams
October 1, 2015 4:47 p.m.

PIP Williams

Dexter Williams leading the way after crossing the Haul bridge during Saturday's Paint It Pink Fun Run/Walk. Oct. 5, 2013

PIP Foss
October 1, 2015 4:42 p.m.

PIP Foss

Boo Bee Judy Foss gets her cape under control as she descends from the Haul Bridge into J. Neils Park Saturday during the Paint It Pink Fun Run.

PIP Nicks
October 1, 2015 4:31 p.m.

PIP Nicks

Saturday's Paint It Pink Fun Run/Walk was full of good times, good friends and all for a great cause. Anne Nicks, left, and Riki Thompson.

Birth Ehlenfeldt
October 1, 2015 4:11 p.m.

Birth Ehlenfeldt

Cash Ehlenfeldt

Birth Phillips
October 1, 2015 4:05 p.m.

Birth Phillips

Kaydence Dianne Phillips

Homecoming Royals
October 1, 2015 3:42 p.m.

Homecoming Royals

Skylar Higareda, left, Taylor Quinn, Josh Bowers, Brooklyn Rosling, Queen Keeli Green, King Jason Schnackenberg, Kari Lindgren, Dalton Brown, Cassidy McCoy and Patrick Faulkner. Crown bearers center front, Gabrielle Rose and Ian Thom.

Homecoming Car Push
October 1, 2015 3:35 p.m.

Homecoming Car Push

Homecoming Sept. 26, 2013.

Homecoming One
October 1, 2015 3:27 p.m.

Homecoming One

Tug of war Sept. 26, 2013.

1002 LOC Fisher
October 1, 2015 2:56 p.m.

1002 LOC Fisher

FISHER, Robert Leroy (Age 79)

1002 LOC Blu Mtn
October 1, 2015 2:12 p.m.

1002 LOC Blu Mtn

View from Blue Mountain lookout Thursday, Oct. 1.