Ellington

Legals November 29, 2016

65-16 609686 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on March 09, 2017, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. (recognized local time) at the Main Door of the Lincoln County Courthouse, located at, 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, the following described real property, situated in Lincoln County, Montana: A tract of land in the W 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 31 North, Range 32 West, P.M.M., Lincoln County, Montana and more particularly described on Irregular Plat 600. AND A portion, piece or part of HES No. 444, centrally situated in the SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 31 North, Range 32 West, P.M.M., this tract is situated in the space between the Southwest boundary of Great Northern Railway right of way and the Northeast boundary of US Highway No. 2, the same extends from the center line of Cedar Creek; thence, Westerly by the original Rankin siding, and is more particularly bounded and described on Irregular Plat #549. Commonly known as: 28057 US Highway 2, Libby, MT 59923 Ernest J. St. Pierre and Helga Cary, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company of Montana, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Jerry D Walden and Debra J Walden, as Beneficiary, by Trust Indenture dated September 13, 2011, and recorded September 16, 2011, in Book 338 Records at Page 773 as Document No. 234738. The Beneficial interest is currently held by Jerry D Walden and Debra J Walden. Ernest J. St. Pierre and Helga Cary have defaulted in the performance of said Trust Indenture by failing to 1) Comply with Paragraph 5 of said Trust Indenture, to pay before delinquent, all taxes, insurance premiums, and assessments affecting the property. Specifically, the second half of 2015 taxes are delinquent 2) Make the monthly payment in the amount of $532.50 due for the 13th day of February, 2016 and a like sum of $532.50 due for the 13th day of each and every month there after, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation, and other charges against the property or loan. As of September 28, 2016 there is due and owing on the loan an unpaid principal balance of $15,804.00, accrued interest in the amount of $536.21, and late fees in the amount of $184.31., for a total amount due of $16,524.52. Interest accrues on the Note at the rate of 4.8% per annum with a per diem rate of $2.08 after September 28, 2016. Interest continues to accrue. All delinquencies are now due together with any late charges, advances to protect the security, and fees and costs associated with this foreclosure. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disperse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. if such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash at the time of sale. The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the Trustee's Sale, may pay to the Beneficiary to the successor in interest to the Beneficiary the entire amount then due under the Trust Indenture and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's sale may be postponed by publication proclamation up to fifteen (15) days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to one-hundred twenty (120) days by public proclamation at least every thirty (30) days. DATED: November 03, 2016 /s/ Kaitlin Ann Gotch, Assistant Secretary for First American Title Company of Montana c/o Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339, Blackfoot, ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) SS. COUNTY OF Bingham ) On this November 03, 2016, before me, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, known or identified to me, to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, who is named as the Trustee in the above described Trust Indenture and executed the instrument on behalf of said Trustee, and acknowledged to me that said Trustee executed the same. /s/ Rae Albert Notary Public of Idaho Residing at: Blackfoot, Idaho Commission Expires: 09/06/2022 Published In The Western News November 22, 29, December 6, 2016 MNAXLP

Science Kids

Libby students that participated in the State Science Olympiad competition that was held in Bozeman on Nov. 22. Front row: Alyssa James, Katelyn Reeves, Suvari Neff, Meagan Stevens and Sally Weber. Second Row: AnaStacia Howendobler, Kristen Lindgren, Sophie Lee, Alex Crace, Cort Stern and Maverick Owens. Third Row: Teddy Slater, Shea Basham, Bella Hollingsworth, Ben Diller and Eli Smith. Back Row: Gareth Lott, Kevin Lee, Nick Thom, Justin Brewer, Ethan Neff and Kaleb Lindgren.

Hoops Winslow

Lady Logger basketball practice with Coach Wally Winslow, left, and sophomore Alli Collins at the freethrow line. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Wrestle Morford

Greenchain head wrestling coach Kelly Morford, left, and freshmen Trey Thompson and Cyrus Sweedman. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

AuntT Bazaar

At AuntT’s Coffee Corner’s Black Friday Bazaar, local vendors came down to sell their crafts. Some of the crafts included paintings, photography decor and christmas decorations. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Santa Francom

Jacob Francom was tapped for lighting the Christmas tree welcoming Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown Troy Saturday evening. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Santa Bowers

Brookelynn Bowers, 5, tests her bowling skills prior to Santa's arrival in Troy Saturday evening. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Santa Jellesed

Eight-year-old Kirsti Jellesed is all smiles as she speaks with Santa in downtown Troy Saturday evening. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Santa Kelso

Brody Kelso's visit with Santa included a request for an RC Drift Car, guitar and candy. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Santa Monty

Chelsea Monty, 9, tried her hand at the giant candycane ring toss prior to Santa's arrival Saturday evening. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Santa Fritts

Lukas Fritts' Christmas request was to play with Santa's reindeer. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Santa Hilton

Santa and Mrs. Claus made a stop in Troy to check on the Christmas wishes of a long line of children Saturday evening. Five-year-old Dexter Hilton will be looking for a skateboard under the tree this year. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Obit Bowker Two

Frances “Fran” Belik Bowker

Obit Bowker One

Frances “Fran” Belik Bowker

Obit Barker One

Frances “Fran” Belik Bowker

Checks Guthneck

Lincoln County Credit Union President Chari Lucas, left, and Linsey Beaty, right, present checks totaling $2,000 to Barb Guthneck, Executive Director for the Lincoln County Crisis Solutions. The checks will go toward Libby's Closet and Shopko to provide clothing for children in domestic violence shelters.

Pitiful Play

The Pitiful Player’s will present Charles Dickens in Libby on Dec. 2, and Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the K.W. Maki Theatre and on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Troy at the Lincoln Theatre. In the back row stand Suvari Neff, Nevaeh Neff, Susan James, Kirsten Koenig, Rick Ball, Morgan Hayes, Saryn Wilkinson, Tina Oliphant and Cindy Curtiss. In the front row sit Ethan Neff, Ann German, Keith Meyers, Dmitrii Walenter, Jo Ann Armstrong and Rocke Gifford.

Court Clift

Robert Gene Clift

Obit Stubbs

Theresa A. Stubbs, 66

Obit Thom

Bruce Thom, 55

Free e-waste disposal coming to an end

Invasive mussels spotted in Lewis and Clark County

Collaborative process builds consensus

Pinup Girls Salon has new hairdresser

“Naked and Afraid” star comes home to Libby

Lincoln County Credit Union, giving back as usual

Man gets two years deferred for drug possession

Women plead not guilty to drug charges

Endre C. Almeida

Joyce Marion Nielson

Cartoon Too 112516

Jeff Koterba November 23, 2016. Trump Inauguration Twitter.

Amber Hargrove

Amber Hargrove, drinking coffee on the Amazon River before appearing on “Naked and Afraid XL.”

CPMC Morse

Sandra Morse, RN has recently taken over as manager of the Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Surgery Department.

Baskets

Area businesses sponsored baskets to give away to costumers. From left to right, basket winner Larry Wilkins and sponsors Roxanna Escudero from Good News Christian Book Store, Carol Cady from Mountain Meadows Gifts, Shannon Edwards-Myslicki from Libby Floral and Sharron Rudig from Montana Gallery U.S.A. Not pictured is Denise Beck who won the second basket. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Joyce Marion Nielson

Joyce Marion Nielson, 88

Turkey KVCS

Miss Shue's third and fourth graders show off their Thanksgiving Day artwork.

Turkey Play

Libby Elementary School's Thanksgiving play. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Hunt Hock

Jennifer Hock tagged a nice 4x4 in the Pipe Creek area about noon Nov. 21. Taken with a Ruger Gunsite Scout in .308 Win. at 25-30 yards with a Hornady 125 gr. SST bullet. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

E-waste

Sitting at a warehouse at Kootenai Disposal, a truckload of electronic waste sits, ready to be shipped off to a facility in California. Starting next year, the disposal won’t be able to take in the electronic waste year-round for free. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Gruber Jeff

Jeff Gruber's challenge to the Libby High School football team: I'll dye my hair blue and gold if you guys win your homecoming game. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Alicia Edwards

Alicia Edwards, the new independent contractor working out of the Pinup Girls Salon, showing off her haircutting expertise. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Teddy LCCU

In the lobby of The Lincoln County Credit Union, around 100 teddy bears and blankets sit on display. These were purchased by the credit union for the local law enforcement to give to children when they are taken from homes.

Endre C. Almeida

Endre C. Almeida

Blue Mtn Moon

Moonlight view from Blue Mountain lookout, Nov. 16. (Jennifer Hock/for TWN)

Turk Fourteen

Waylon's rendition of a pumpkin, Kathy Carper's class, Kootenai Valley Christian School.

Turk Thirteen

Bridger and Ben, age 4, Kootenai Valley Christian School.

Turk Twleve

The artwork of Kathy Carper's class, Kootenai Valley Christian School.

Turk Eleven

Miss Shuey's third and fourth graders show off their Thanksgiving Day artwork.

Turk Ten

Kootenai Valley Christian School, age 3.

Turk Nine

Memories of a Thanksgiving past with James of Kootenai Valley Christiann School.

Turk Eight

Thanksgiving 2015 with Kootenai Valley Christian Schools's Chloe Anderson.

Turk Seven

Christopher Silbermann of Kootenai Valley Christian School recalls Thanksgiving 2015, a combination of turkey and duck for dinner.

Turk Six

The display case at Libby Elementary.

Obit Nielson

Joyce Marion Nielson, 88

Turk Five

Thanksgiving Day art on display at Libby Elementary.

Turk Four

A sample of the Thanksgiving Day art from Libby Elementary.

Turk Three

Seasonal art from Kootenai Valley Christian School.

Obit Christopherson

Anna B. Christopherson, 87

Turk Two

Thanksgiving Day art from Kootenai Valley Christian School.

Turk One

Turkeys from Mrs. Grotjohn's kindergarten class.

Big Sky Singers

The New Big Sky Singers brought the house down with folk and country ensembles on Friday night at the Memorial Center. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Court Diller

Jessica Marie Diller

Barnes Eight

Northwest CHC staff with Amanda after the benefit. Nearly $26,000 was raised for the Barnes family.

Barnes Six

People who purchased dinner tickets filled the VFW at the Amanda Barnes benefit. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Barnes Seven

Sidney Clemons, right, winner of the gun donated by Joe and Wendy Chopyak, left.

Barnes Five

Amanda Barnes, "the woman of the hour,” standing front and center at the VFW benefit to help with the medical costs of her heart surgery. (Photo by Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Barnes Four

At the VFW, toys, guns, fishing poles, paintings and much more were raffled off during the benefit for Amanda Barnes. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Barnes Three

The “Our Amanda” sign, hanging at the VFW during the benefit for Amanda Barnes. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Barnes Two

Items such as spa trips, among other items were auctioned off at the Amanda Barnes benefit. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Barnes One

Braydun, son of Amanda Barnes, went around selling hugs for his mom during the benefit at the VFW for her. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Dash

With ages ranging from young kids to older adults, 33 runners and walkers signed up for the second annual Turkey Dash on Saturday morning. All proceeds from the dash went to benefit the Libby Food Bank and Families in Partnership. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Nominee Cripe

Title One Coordinator Kathy Cripe, Title One Teacher and LifeChanger nominee at W.F. Morrison Elementary School. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Nominee Winslow

High School Secretary Roxanne “Cookie” Winslow and Title One Coordinator Sandra Willis, LifeChanger Nominees at Troy High School. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Obit Williamson

Jim Williamson, 80

Community raises thousands for one woman's surgery costs

Eureka woman sentenced for dealing meth

Four Lady Loggers make All State Team

Local students to help in campaign against smoking

White-tailed deer harvest remains steady this fall

Eli Mark Larson

Lincoln County Jail seeing steady increase of inmates

Rhonda R. Braaten

“Alice in Wonderland” shines at Troy High School

Bruce A. Carrier

Terrific Kids

First Grade: Izabelle Paulsen for showing kindness and helping new students. Briana Espinosa for excitement and love for learning. Bethany Magill for obedience and the desire to give her best efforts in all things. Second Grade: Tristan DeShazer for his love to learn and to be creative. Third Grade: Mihai Anderson for exhibiting great faithfulness in the classroom by trusting God and being a good example for Christ. Fourth Grade: Olivia Sanderson for showing kindness to her friends and other children by her words and actions. Sixth Grade: Chloe Anderson for her compassionate spirit. Seventh Grade: Land Chamberlain for his good work ethic and self-discipline. Eighth Grade: Levi Anderson for his competitive spirit in athletics. Ninth Grade: Taylor Ballesteroz for bringing joy and cheer to the room. Tenth Grade: Miranda Thomson for empathy and for comforting the hurting.

All State Volleyball Players

Sophomore Emma Gruber

VBall Gruber

Sophomore Emma Gruber

Smoke Out Winners

Tenth-grader Zoie Spady’s “Don’t let your life burn like your cigarette.” poster.

Post Office

(Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Alice in Wonderland

White Rabbit Delaney Duve checking the time and realizing she has no time to say "hello, goodbye,” she’s late; she’s late; she’s late. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Rhonda R. Braaten

Rhonda R. Braaten

Pizza Hut Two

The exterior of Pizza Hut will see new siding, to go along with their entirely total remodel of the interior and exterior. Although the restaurant will remain open, the Pizza Hut dining area will be closed to for the next three to four weeks as they completely remodel everything on the interior besides the floors. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Pizza Hut One

The exterior of Pizza Hut will see new siding, to go along with their entirely total remodel of the interior and exterior. Although the restaurant will remain open, the Pizza Hut dining area will be closed to for the next three to four weeks as they completely remodel everything on the interior besides the floors. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Backpack Program appreciates community support

Family Tree Unlocks History

Levi Rouse

Veteran's Day Events

(Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Linden Edwards

Azaura Pillans

Roland James Huffman

Libby man accused of second assault

Troy Middle and High School first quarter honor roll

Libby Middle and High School first quarter honor roll

Chase Stanley

Anthony McMillen

Libby man dies during an accidental shooting

Veteran's Day events honor those who've served

Kat Check

Connie Thomson, left, Juanita Schikora, Karin and Kat Lind, Stella Sharp. On Wednesday, Nov. 9 the VFW 1548 Auxiliary presented Karen Lind a check from the chicken Alfredo fundraising dinner in the amount of $2,500 on behalf of her granddaughter Kat.

A long heritage shows a piece of the valley's history

Local High School Seniors gearing up for after graduation

Ima Jean Southworth

Libby woman trying to think positive after devastating fire

Gala Two

Dr. Lance and Lora Ercanbrack selling raffle tickets at least year’s festival gala.

Gala One

Last year’s Libby Logger cheerleaders: Kyra Lauer, left, Dani Hawthorne, Krysten Mossburg, Lily Feeback and India Croucher, all ready to lend a hand at the 2015 festival gala.

Hoops Peterson

Troy's Dylan Peterson drives past Ryder Davis to score in the second half during the roundball Jamboree at Libby Elementary Saturday. Loggers over Knights 34-24. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Hoops McElmurry

Eureka's Gunner Smith, left, and Ryker McElmurry scramble after a loose ball during Saturday's Jamboree at Libby High School. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Hoops Patterson

David Patterson guarding Kaydn Newborn in second half action vs. Eureka Saturday. Loggers over Lions 51-18. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Chase Stanley

Chase Stanley

Hoops Carlisle

Matt Carlisle looks to pass with Troy's John Bowlers guarding in second half action during Saturday's roundball Jamboree at Libby Elementary. 34-24 Libby.

Pattie

Donald Levi Pattie

Rouse Daughters

Levi Rouse and his three duaghters, Katherine (Kate/Kit), Clara and Margaret (Maggie), March 1923.

Rouse Mary

Mary Sharp Rouse

Rouse Levi

Levi Rouse

Court Bayse

Helen Michelle Bayse

Vets Eight

American Flags stand on the graves of those who served in the Armed Forces at the veteran’s section of the Libby Cemetery. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets Seven

American Flags stand on the graves of those who served in the Armed Forces at the veteran’s section of the Libby Cemetery. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets Six

American Flags stand on the graves of those who served in the Armed Forces at the veteran’s section of the Libby Cemetery. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets Five

American Flags stand on the graves of those who served in the Armed Forces at the veteran’s section of the Libby Cemetery. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets Four

One of the new editions to the Veteran’s Memorial at Riverfront Park, it describes the significance of the bronze statue, the outlying bricks and the granite benches. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets Three

(Bethany Roflson/TWN)

Vets Two

(Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets One

Libby second graders, led by Ray Eanes, singing “God Bless America” at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Riverfront Park. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Birth McMillen

Anthony McMillen

Vets Welcome

Debbie Welcome, along with other workers, serving a free meal at the VFW in Troy on Veterans Day. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Fire One

The aftermath of the Winnebago, with the windshield and right headlight shattered.

Aftermath of devastating fire.

The Winnebago, which contained all of Richardson’s belongings, reduced to a pile of ash. On the bottom right, burned clothes are strewn across the ground.

Obit Carrier

Bruce A. Carrier, 85

Bookcases Troy

Rotarian George Gerard with Kendall and Ariah at the Troy Head Start Center.

Vets Flag

Mrs. Rose and Mr. Riley’s class joined together to say thank you to all our veterans.

Vets Letters

Kindergarten students from Mrs. Grotjohn’s and Mrs. Rose’s class with their “Thank you Veterans” letters. Pictured left to right: Veterans Johnnie Beebe, Paul Mammano, and Virginia “Rose” Arnold. Kindergarten Students Bailee Kreutz, Lexi Porteus, Linzie Willis, Thomas Nelson, and Michael Stevenson.

Vets Poster

Mrs. Grotjohn’s class “lended a hand” to the veterans for their service to our country. The veterans pictured are Johnnie Beebe, Virginia “Rose” Arnold, and Paul Mammano.

Vets Poppies

Students from Mrs. Rose’s class show their poppies they made. Pictured from left to right are: Jaxon Uithof, Zane White, and Linzie Willis.

Blood Drive Williams

John Williams of the American Red Cross drawing blood from Neva Betztold, a senior at Libby High School who participated in the Libby High School Blood Drive in the High School Library on Nov. 10. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Obit Huffman

Roland James Huffman (Butch), 72

Trucks

Today the Bull Lake Rural Fire District took delivery of two Freightliner 6 wheel drive chassis obtained through the Department of Defense surplus program. These units were picked up last summer and had a camo paint job but were repainted white at the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge. We are hoping to have one of these units up and running as a Tactical Water Tender for the 2017 fire season and both will, when completed, be available to serve the Bull Lake Fire District and Lincoln County for many years to come.

Obit Tomcho

George A. Tomcho, 71

Vets Three

(Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets Two

The Libby High School held a Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 9 at the Ralph Tate Gymnasium. The assembly was sponsored by the Libby High School U.S. History Class. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Vets One

The Libby High School held a Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 9 at the Ralph Tate Gymnasium. The assembly was sponsored by the Libby High School U.S. History Class. Speakers included Mr. Wayne Maahs, veteran of the Vietnam War, and Dr. Robert Sterling Rehl who served in Afghanistan in 2012. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

2016 Lincoln County election winners

Matthew Cuffe defeated William Managhan for District Court Judge, with 5,279 to 3,431 (60 percent to 39 percent).

Counting Corky

Ballot counting with election judges Corky Watson, left and Ellen Frament. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

Starr 5 Gen

Donna Burrell Asbridge, left, Tamizi LaFleur Starr, Lynn Burrell LaFleur Fowler, Lester LaFleur and baby Zack Starr.

Pantry Cannon

Food Pantry volunteer Judy Cannon gathers items to load into grocery bags Tuesday afternoon. Each family receives two bags. (Paul Sievers/TWN)

CPMC Cafe

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center’s River Rock Café recently received an A+ after their Annual Retail Food Establishment Inspection by the Lincoln County Department of Environmental Health.

Dump Spike

Hunters from over the weekend threw deer off the side of roads, neglecting to harvest most of the meat and attracting predators to the vicinity of peoples’ homes. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Stolen Items

(Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Obit Powell Too

Carmon Powell

Obit Powell

Carmon Powell

Lady Loggers drop two at divisional

After an opening win over Deer Lodge at the Western B Divisional Tournament in Anaconda on Thursday afternoon, the Libby Lady Loggers fell on hard times by losing to Bigfork in five games Thursday night and to Thompson Falls in four games on Friday.

A man of many trades and passions: Crooks enjoys sharing his love of the outdoors with others

As a local to Libby for over 40 years, Terry Crooks has always found Libby, and its people, to be his “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”

Thanks to Bothman, Northern Energy

The Kootenai Cross-Country Ski Club is a small non-profit whose volunteers maintain and groom cross-country ski trails (at South Flower, Bear Creek, Flatiron Summit and the Golf Course), provide free lessons to school children and the general public, and rent ski packages for the winter at affordable rates.

Thanks for help with Kiye & Kat auction

Words cannot express how overwhelmed and grateful we are for the participation and the generosity shown to us by so many businesses, big and small, and all those private citizens from Libby, Troy, Kalispell and even Idaho. I don’t even know where else from and who they were.

Kudos to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center

This is a note to share my recent experience with your local Libby hospital, Cabinet Peaks.

Sen. Tester writes Kerry about coal mining risks posed to fish in Kootenai River

Dear Secretary Kerry:

Ima Jean Southworth

Ima Jean Southworth, 91, formerly of Spokane, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 in Libby.

The journey is the trophy to this old timer

It has often been said that “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,” (Plato) and such is true with hunting trophies as well.

Karina Nelson

Karina Nelson, 93, died Saturday, Oct. 29, at her home in Missoula.

Arnold Ray 'Arnie' Ginter

Arnold Ray “Arnie” Ginter, 62, entered the presence of his loving Savior on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at his home in Libby.

Garrison pleads not guilty to rape

A Troy man charged with six counts of sexual intercourse without consent with three underage girls pleaded not guilty in Lincoln County District Court on Monday.

Turner Mountain gets some recognition

Turner Mountain Ski Resort has hit the big screen, and locals couldn’t be more proud.

Two Spokane women facing drug-related charges

Two Spokane women face drug-related charges after being stopped in the 100 block of East Commerce Way in Libby by Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Veteran remembers WWII, his first vote

Born on June 7, 1916, Homer Davis is one of the oldest Lincoln County residents to vote, but the first time he voted was in a completely different era.

Help on the way? Women looking for funding to combat domestic violence

Getting some help for victims of domestic violence is the goal of Barb Guthneck and Cookie Haidle.

Eagle Flag

Tyler Lyght of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Libby Dam.

Court Hansen

Edie May Hansen

Hunt Owens

Maverick Owens, 13, of Libby with his first deer. Owens took the three-by-four mule deer with a .308 FN SCAR on Nov. 6, while he was hunting with his parents Scott Hanson and Dorian Boling, also of Libby. (courtesy photo)

Bazaar Three

The Heritage Museum’s Holiday Bazaar on Friday and Saturday attracted vendors and early-Christmas shoppers from the community. (Photo by Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Bazaar Two

Christmas ornaments of many different shapes and sizes were on sale at the Heritage Museum’s Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 4-5. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Hunt Crooks

Terry Crooks with his famous, record-breaking elk in 1996.

Singers Too

New Big Sky Singers with Don MacDonald, left, Rob Quist, Pete Hand, Don Collins and Gary Funk.

Singers

New Big Sky Singers with Rob Quist, left, Gary Funk, Don Collins, Don MacDonald and Pete Hand.

Turner Ski

Turner Mountain Ski Resort, almost ready for the ski season. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Court Garrison

Robert Gene Garrison, Jr.

Obit Ginter

Arnold Ray “Arnie” Ginter, 62

Clouds

The sun peaks through the clouds looking west on U.S. 2 between Kalispell and Libby on Sunday. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Barn Lake

A red barn is pictured next to the west shore of Flathead Lake near Rollins on Sunday. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Fog Falls

Fog wafts over the mountains above Kootenai Falls on Saturday. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Bazaar

Kathy Carper looks at some of Linda Bauer's photo cards on Saturday during the Heritage Museum's Holiday Bazaar. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Northern Lights

Jenny wood captured this photo of the Northern Lights Oct. 28, 2016 from her front porch at Trail 6 Ranch 30 miles South of Libby. (Jenny Wood/for TWN)

David Two

Homer Davis, 100, proudly wearing his “I Voted” sticker on Friday. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Davis One

Homer Davis, 100, proudly wearing his “I Voted” sticker on Friday. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Shed Cora

Cora Gilmore (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Domestic

Barb Guthneck and Cookie Haidle help with victims of domestic violence. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Birth Monroe

Kimberly Jo Monroe

Birth Tinnell

Autumn Rain Haines Tinnell

Birth Garado

Jacob Garado

Shed Gilmore

Cora Gilmore (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

V Ball Rainer

In the first set against Powell County at the Western B Divisional tournament on Thursday, Libby's Brooklyn Rainer blasts a shot between Warden defenders Elizabeth Barton and Ariel Clark. (Steve Newman/for TWN)

V Ball Sykes

Libby's Mehki Sykes smacks defender Ariel Clark's forehead in the second set. (Steve Newman/for TWN)

V Ball Mossburg

Libby's Emily Mossburg left, and Mehki Sykes double block a shot by the Wardens' Kerstin Cooper in the first set. (Steve Newman/For TWN)

Brooks is qualified for district court clerk

As the campaign treasurer for Tricia Brooks, I am responding to Robin Schiferl’s letter to the editor (Oct. 21).

Vote for Kristen Juras

I was born here in Libby and went to school here.

Vote for Cuffe for judge

In February 2007 my son Jayden was involved in a catastrophic accident that left him permanently disabled, and without a mother. Without a doubt this was the most complicated and scary time of our lives. It was at this difficult time that we began working with Matt Cuffe as our attorney. He was able to bring a vast amount of knowledge, experience and most importantly common sense to our benefit. He has since represented my family on several other occasions with the same level of professionalism and compassion. I unconditionally recommend him as the next District Court judge.

Out-of-state groups driving I-177

Who is behind the anti-trapping Initiative, I-177?

Kudos to Pape

Just the other day I was in a local store shopping and noticed Corky Pape in the same department.

After Tuesday, let's all come together

As the presidential election grumbles and stumbles its way toward the finish line, I find myself remembering an event from my past that I would like to share.

Vote Bennett for county commmissioner

On Tuesday, the voters of Lincoln County will be filling one of our most important local offices, that of county commissioner for District 2.

For a fiscally responsible governor, vote Gianforte

The scandal of $1.1 billion dollars improperly accounted for is enough to tilt my vote for Greg Gianforte and against incumbent Gov. Steve Bullock.

Troy HS considering going to Class C

After petitioning for Troy High School to play 8-man football next year, there is now discussion about going to Class C for all Troy High School athletics.

Lady Trojans finish season 7-10

The Troy Lady Trojans wrapped up their season last weekend with a 7-10 record.

Loggers speech, debate shines at season opener

Kicking off the season with a bang, the Libby Loggers debate students took first-, second- and third-place at the season opener in Browning on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Spokane man pleads not guilty to drug dealing, possession

A 40-year-old Spokane man with ties to the Libby area pleaded not guilty to possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute on Monday in Lincoln County District Court.

Eureka man pleads not guilty to aggravated assault in bar fight that injured man, woman

A 40-year-old Eureka man pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor assault charges in Lincoln County District Court on Monday, Oct. 31.

Peggy Crace

Peggy Crace, a long- time resident of Libby, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.

Sheena Rose Devine

Sheena Rose Devine passed away at her home Oct. 5, 2106.

LCSO blotter Oct. 31 - Nov. 2.

The ATV reported stolen last week has been found and returned to Montana Power Products in Libby.

Anderson named county's new IT director

Lincoln County will soon have a new Information Technology director.

Fairgrounds project giving commissioners 'heartburn'

An upgrade to the sewer and bleachers at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds was put on hold Wednesday by the county commissioners due to questions about a lack of following proper procedure.

Construction to begin on trail expansion

“Trail development and connectivity will renew Libby’s sense of identity by providing access to new areas of exploration for both residents and visitors,” reads Amy Hilland’s master thesis, “The Great Libby Area Trails Plan.”

Getting connected: Frontier begins adding fiber optic cable to improve rural internet access

Broadband is coming to some rural Lincoln County residents, but it’s a slow process and may take a while longer.

Lady Loggers win first match at divisional

Libby High’s volleyball team started the Western B divisional on a good note Thursday afternoon by defeating the fourth seed from District 6B, Deer Lodge, 25-11, 26-24 and 25-22.

Obit Crace

Peggy Crace

Obit Devine

Sheena Devine

Cheer Two

(Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Fiber Opt Two

Workers from Robinson Brothers of Rathdrum, Idaho, put tree limbs in a wood chipper on Tuesday. The tree limbs were cut when fiber optic cable was installed on telephone poles on Montana 37 north of Libby. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Fiber Opt One

Workers from Robinson Brothers of Rathdrum, Idaho, put tree limbs in a wood chipper on Tuesday. The tree limbs were cut when fiber optic cable was installed on telephone poles on Montana 37 north of Libby. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Volunteers FSPW

Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness (FSPW) held their annual volunteer appreciation picnic in Heron, Mont., on October 15. Volunteers from the 2016 season and earlier enjoyed good food, good company and miraculously good weather.

Anderson IT

Ernie Anderson, Lincoln County's new IT director. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Lundstrom Dog

Tim Lundstrom, 15, walks his dog, Sky, an Australian shepherd, on Wednesday evening in Libby. (Caleb M. Soptelean/TWN)

Court Graham

Jessica Laine Graham

Court Carvey

Aaron Ray Carvey

Court Yankey

Michael Lee Yankey

CHC Troy

The construction of the new Community Health Center in Troy is coming along, with an expected completion of next March-July. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Cheer

The Libby High School Cheerleaders made an appearance at the Plummer School on Wednesday to show the kids some of their tricks and practice cheering for the home hometeam. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Class C Hawk

Troy Public Schools Athletic Director Jeff Hawk leading the informational meeting on the possibility of Troy High School to change to a Class C school. (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Treat One

Trunk or Treat 2016 (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Hunt Redifer

Dennis Redifer (Bethany Rolfson/TWN)

Debate Thom

Logger Lincoln Douglas Debaters Nicholas Thom, Keely Holder and Ethan Neff.

LCSO blotter

Oct. 27, 10 a.m. — A scam phone call was reported when a resident received a call from Nevada resident reporting that her grandson was in jail and the attorney needed money wired to him.

Judges and attorneys support Dirk Sandefur for state Supreme Court

The Montana Supreme Court decides everything from access to our lands and waters to the safety of our families and communities. We must elect the right candidate.

I-182 is not a responsible solution for medical marijuana use

Proponents of I-182 are trying very hard to make you believe that their initiative is a responsible and accountable solution to the medical marijuana debacle that Montana had to endure since 2004.

Brooks is most qualified for district court clerk

I would openly like to declare my support of Tricia Brooks for the position of Clerk of District Court. Tricia has 10 years of experience as a Deputy in the office of the Clerk of District Court. With her vast experience in this office she will quickly be able to handle the many tasks of the clerk. I had the privilege of working with her from 2006 to 2009 in the Clerk of Court’s Office; during that time she impressed me with her exceptional work ethic. Tricia is excellent at dealing in a professional and friendly manner with the public. I enjoyed working with her and believe she will make an outstanding leader. She always performs her duties with great attention to detail. She is a valuable team member of the Clerk’s office and I am confident she will face all tasks as Clerk of District Court in a professional and ethical manner. Tricia Brooks is the most qualified candidate for the office of Clerk of District Court.

Think about the future when voting

To fix social problems, we must do the most good for the most people over time, NOT what is best for a small handful of people immediately.

Gianforte can help Lincoln County

As I near the end of my appointment as Lincoln County commissioner, I feel that while we are working toward some positive improvements for our county there remains much to be done! Unfortunately, many of these opportunities and needs are beyond local government authority or purview.

Lady Loggers win district title

The Libby Lady Loggers won the 7B District Tournament on Saturday, and they did it without any seniors on the roster.

The Job Service: a resource for businesses and job seekers

The Kootenai Job Service in Libby can assist in solving some of the issues and concerns job seekers and employers face.

Clifford G. Johnson

Clifford G. Johnson, 64, died on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby.

William Powell Robertson

William Powell Robertson was born Aug. 6, 1932 to Venie and Gladys Robertson in Portales, N.M.

Retirement computes for Kesling

Ric Kesling was called in to help with Y2K.

McCormick Fire District struggling to move ahead

A small fire district northwest of Troy near the Idaho line is struggling to move forward in the face of a potential recall of three of its board members.

Troy-area couple charged with running illegal marijuana growing operation

A Troy-area couple have been charged with one count each of criminal production of dangerous drugs and unlawful possession of a game fish.