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Libby Police seek information on reportedly suicidal couple

Libby Police seek information about a Washington couple who recently stayed in a Libby motel and had previously expressed a desire to commit suicide together.

Legals August 29, 2017

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Fred Simpson, as Successor Trustee, of the public sale of the real property herein after described pursuant to the "Small Tract Financing Act of Montana" (Section 71-1-301, et seq., MCA). The following information is provided: THE NAMES OF THE GRANTOR, ORIGINAL TRUSTEE, THE BENEFICIARY IN THE TRUST INDENTURE, ANY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE BENEFICIARY OR GRANTOR, AND ANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE ARE: Grantor: Wilderness Preserve US LP, a Montana LP Original Trustee: First American Title Company Beneficiaries: Waconda Arizona Properties III, LLC, and Waconda Education and Incentive Trust Successor Trustee: Fred Simpson THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE DEED OF TRUST IS: The real property and its appurtenances in Lincoln County, Montana, is more particularly described as follows: Lot 226A of the Wilderness Club Amendment 9, (being Amended Plat of Lots 226 & 227, The Wilderness Club Phase 3, and Lot 245, The Wilderness Club Phase 4 and Golf Course, Common Area/ Open Spaces & Future Phases, The Wilderness Club) according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. CS #4389RB AND An undivided 8/12 interest as tenants in common with the other owners of Fractional Estates in and to the remainder, particularly described as: Fractional Estate No. 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 in Lot 228 of The Wilderness Club, Phase 3, a resort residence according to the Declaration of Protective Covenants and Fractional Ownership Agreement for the Wilderness Club, recorded September 25, 2015 in Book 359 at page 663. RECORDING DATA: Deed of Trust was recorded on November 17, 2015, in Book 360 at page 448 THE DEFAULT FOR WHICH THE FORECLOSURE IS MADE IS: 1) Failure to pay amounts due pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust and Grantor's Promissory Note dated November 16, 2015, secured thereby, executed by Grantor Wilderness Preserve US LP, a Montana LP, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the entire principal sum of Six Hundred Thirty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($630,000.00) together with interest thereon at the annual rate of Fifteen Percent (15% through November 16, 2016, plus interest on the outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest at the rate of Five Percent (5% per annum from and after November 17, 2016. THE SUMS OWING ON THE OBLIGATION SECURED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE ARE: Principal: $630,000 Interest: $94,500 through November 16, 2016 Late Charges/Default Interest: $24,911.75 (through July 25, 2017, accruing at $99.25/day) The Beneficiary anticipates and intends to disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the real property, and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts or taxes are paid by the Grantor or successor in interest to the Grantor. 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 the sale include the Trustee's and attorney's fees, and cost and expenses of sale. THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BENEFICIARY, HEREBY ELECTS TO SELL THE PROPERTY TO SATISFY THE AFORESAID OBLIGATIONS. THE DATE, TIME, PLACE, AND TERMS OF SALE ARE: Date: December 15, 2017 Time: 10:00am, Mountain Standard Time Place: Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, 59923 Terms: This sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, and excepting only the Successor Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid in cash. 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. DATED this 25th day of July, 2017. Fred Simpson Successor Trustee STATE OF MONTANA ) : ss. County of Missoula ) This record was acknowledged before me on July 25, 2017 by Fred Simpson as Successor Trustee. Printed Name: Jodi R. Wilson NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Montana Residing at: Missoula, MT My commission expires: Sept. 5, 2019 Published In The Western News August 15, 22, 29, 2017 MNAXLP

Re-think cuts to Medicaid

I started working in nursing homes and came to assisted living care because my oldest son is disabled and I wanted to help build options for his care long after I’m no longer here to fight for him. For the first time in his life, I’m afraid for his future. We seem to be losing the will to make sure the most vulnerable among us receive the services they need.

Women's workshop coming to Libby Sept. 20

A women’s workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at The Shed at 36476 Highway 2 West in Libby.

Flathead, Bigfork's Morley dominate Libby Cross Country Invitational

Flathead’s cross country season is off to a fast start.

A call to moderates in both parties to find common ground

My dad’s grandmother lived more than 80 years, and never voted for a Democrat. On the porch of her farmhouse near Independence, Iowa, in election year 1928 she told him why: “The Democrats killed two of my brothers.”

Libby, Whitefish top 2 at Tipoff in Frenchtown

Northwestern A teams captured the top two places in the Tipoff Tournament versus Southwestern A schools on Saturday.

Monthly Libby Library book sale is Friday

Libby Friends of the Library will hold its monthly book sale 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 at the Libby Library.

Avid Gardeners meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 5

The Avid Gardeners will meet 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Riverfront Park in Libby to avoid competing with the Libby Nordicfest Heritage Festival.

Cuts to most vulnerable not justified

Montana can do better for its elderly citizens. In fact, the state needs to. Services to our most vulnerable people do not need to be cut to balance the budget. There are other choices and we are urging the Department of Public Health and Human Services to rethink proposed cuts.

Lady Loggers soccer team has potential, says new coach Eric Kapan

With six returning seniors and 10 freshmen coming on board, Coach Eric Kapan said the Libby Lady Loggers soccer team has “a lot of potential.”

Lady Loggers 1, Stevensville 4

Brush fire in Libby

Lincoln County Public Libraries September events

Back-to-school time is the perfect time to get a free library card.

Planning for the Pacific Northwest Trail's future

On July 8, 2017, a Pacific Northwest Trail hiker named “Sockeye” wrote the following verse in a Forest Service journal located high on a pass in the Yaak: “Through biting bugs and searing heat, we’ve traveled far on weary feet, wandered through the Yaak, with good friends and a pack. Forward now to Bonners for a treat.”

Results of the Ironman shooting competition in Libby

An Ironman shooting competition took place Saturday, Aug. 26, in Libby.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Blotter

Aug. 18, 2 a.m. — A caller reported hearing arguing and what sounded like a gunshot on Farm to Market.

Vaudeville in Libby

Kootenai Valley Triathlon

Caribou fire still burning in the Yaak

The Kootenai National Forest and firefighting resources from Canada are battling a wildfire in the outer reaches of the Yaak.

On stage at Libby's Old Town Opera House Theatre

Idaho couple arrested on suspicion of killing man found shot dead in the Yaak

An Idaho couple was arrested Thursday, Aug. 24 on suspicion of the deliberate homicide of Travis Gillett, found shot to death January in the Yaak.

Libby 0, Stevensville 0 in boys soccer season opener

Originally scheduled for Stevensville, the match was moved to Libby because of wildfire smoke in the Bitterroot Valley.

Darby 68, Troy 6

Dylan Parks ran for three touchdowns, threw for two and caught two more to power Darby to a lopsided Class C season-opening victory over Troy in Western Division play on Friday in Troy.

Libby Cross County Results

Libby Invitational JV Girls 2017

Idaho couple arrested on suspicion of killing man found shot dead in the Yaak

An Idaho couple was arrested Thursday on suspicion of the deliberate homicide of Travis Gillett, found shot to death January in the Yaak.

Forest Service issues environmental assessments for Flower Creek project

The Western News

How to use bear spray

Here are some guidelines for using bear spray:

Legals August 25, 2017

REQUEST for BID The Troy Snowmobile Club is requesting bids for the construction of a 36ft by 50ft pole type groomer building located on the City of Troy Property. The structure must match the adjacent building roof design, metal siding and roof colors, the existing metal on the left side of the city structure stays in place and is the left wall of the groomer building. A new right wall must be included in the bid, to make 2 separate buildings. Soffit will need to cover the front overhang portion of the building. Two, 10 foot high, by 16 foot wide doors, and a man door are required. Building Completion date October 20th, 2017. The existing city shop building and the location of the groomer building can be accessed between 8 am & 4 pm Monday Through Thursday for a better understanding of the site and expectations. The site is located at the end of Roosevelt Park where the city shop complex is located. For more specifics please call Jerry @ 295-4322. If you are interested in bidding, we would appreciate your quotation, postmarked on or before. Friday, September 8th,2017 Send your bid to The Troy Snowmobile Club, PO Box 1002 Troy Montana 59935. The Troy Snowmobile Club reserves the right to renegotiate the terms of the proposed contract and reserve the right to reject any, and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Troy Snowmobile Club. Published In The Western News August 25, 29, 2017 MNAXLP

Former addict joins Unite for Youth at state meeting to address opioid crisis

Adam Hoffman, a Troy resident and former drug user, traveled to Helena for a Montana Governor’s Office meeting addressing opioid abuse in Montana on Aug. 15.

Funding sought to install boardwalk at Ross Creek Cedars

The Three rivers Ranger district is seeking funding to improve facilities at Ross Creek Cedars nature trail, a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Driver safety class is Sept. 25 in Libby

An AARP driver safety class is scheduled for Sept. 25 in Libby.

Why we celebrate National Health Center Week

Northwest Community Health Center is part of a national network of primary care providers to more than 25 million Americans, including more than 106,000 Montanans. The program started more than 50 years ago as a small but bold effort to provide health care to the medically underserved areas. As your local Community Health Center we serve one out of every three people in Lincoln County.

Libby Senior Center menu for September

Fri. Sept. 1: Meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, dinner rolls, salad bar and dessert.

Libby Loggers golfers enter strong conference with strength, coach says

The Libby High School boys and girls golf teams compete in a strong conference, says Coach Dann Rohrer, but he’s confident in the strength of his Loggers.

Coach says Lady Loggers volleyball team standing tall, working hard

The Libby Lady Loggers volleyball team has “some unfinished business to take care of,” reports coach Cindy Ostrem-Johnston.

Lucille Anne 'Babe' Skramstad

Lucille Anne “Babe” Skramstad, 80, of Milton-Freewater, Oregon passed away Aug. 21, 2017 at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. There will be a Celebration of Life Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Junior Show Grounds. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pioneer Posse. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater is in charge of arrangements.

Kootenai Valley Head Start reports improvements

In a Aug. 21 news release, Kootenai Valley Head Start Director Peggy L. Rayome reports this year she has been busy writing supplemental funding requests and making program changes to improve the Plummer facility. In a little over a year, she states, the school has been awarded over $170,000 for improvements to the playground, classrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and the parking lot.

Libby does a car show right

The Igniter’s just put on the best Montana car show of the season — as usual!

Firefighters make great strides, yet restrictions, closures remain

Three area wildfires this week reached important milestones, though firefighters aren’t out of the woods yet.

Consensus sought on selenium's impact

About five years ago, Tim Linehan of Linehan Outfitting Co. of the Yaak was fishing the Elk River in British Columbia when he caught a native Westslope Cutthroat trout that was missing its gill plates. That was when Linehan first learned that upstream coal mines releasing excess selenium into waterways might be causing abnormalities in fish, he said.

Ardeth Kvapil

A memorial service for Ardeth Kvapil will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Faith Bible Church at 239 Education Way in Libby. A reception will follow.

Public comments on proposed ice fishing contests due Sept. 21

Each year, groups and organizations around Montana celebrate a treasured winter tradition with local ice fishing contests. These contests are permitted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks through a public process to ensure the contest meet regulations and will have no negative impact to the fishery.

Women's golf league results

Cabinet View Women’s Golf League met Wednesday, Aug. 23, for an invitational tournament with the Women’s League of Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Hunters must expect to see bears

With Montana’s upland game bird season opening Sept.1, and the bow hunting season set to open Sept. 2, remember that slow moving, quiet or game-calling, scented and camouflaged hunters will soon be sharing the landscape with the state’s even stealthier bears that may be stalking similar prey.

Lincoln County Public Libraries September events

Back-to-school time is the perfect time to get a free library card.

Seven seniors returning to the gridiron for Libby

Libby football coach Neil Fuller says the team is excited to be back in Class A play after two seasons in Class B.

Slow mail costs money

Most people get mail every day, Monday through Saturday. But what happens when the mail comes later than we expect?

Troy volleyball full of fresh faces and potential

With many new players this year, the Troy volleyball team has a lot of potential as it faces a “consistently strong” conference, says Coach Mandy Love.

Legals August 22, 2017

NOTICE Whereas, the Board of Pardons and Parole has officially received an application for Executive Clemency concerning David Cox, convicted of the crime of Burglary committed in Libby, Montana, in the county of Lincoln, State of Montana, and on October 12, 1982, and received a term of 4 years with 1 year and 270 days suspended. Therefore, be it ordered that Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 2:30 pm be set apart for the consideration of said Executive Clemency matter; and all persons having an interest therein desiring to be heard either for or against the granting of the Executive Clemency, are hereby notified to contact the Board of Pardons and Parole, 1002 Hollenbeck Road, Deer Lodge, Montana 59722, phone (406) 846-1404, to be present at 2:30 pm at the Board of Pardons & Parole office at 1002 Hollenbeck Road, Deer Lodge. Further, ordered that a copy of this order be printed and published in the Western News, in Libby, Montana, in the county of Lincoln, once each week for a two-week period. Sincerely, BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE Cathy Leaver, Adm. Specialist. Published In The Western News August 15, 22, 2017 MNAXLP

Homer T. Davis

Homer T. Davis was born June 7, 1916, in Barkers Creek, North Carolina, to Nelson and Desire (Desi) Nelson. He was raised a country boy and knew how to feed a family from a garden, along with fishing and hunting. He also watched his father in the Carolina mountains work at a process that would become a “calling card” for him later in life.

The human cost of hate, and the high price of love

If life were as simple as the mainstream media makes it out to be, then we would have the luxury of never having to think about anything.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Blotter

Aug. 10, 12:30 a.m. — A caller reported a teenager jumping on cars and running through yards on Commerce Way.

Libby's Joe Cielak is state Mid-Am golf champ

Libby’s Joe Cielak won the Montana State Mid-Amateur golf tournament on Saturday at Green Meadow Country Club.

Ignite the Nites 2017

Troy gets new press box

A thank you to firefighters, deputies and neighbors

My deepest appreciation to the Libby Volunteer Fire Department for the work you selflessly and masterfully do.

Women's Golf League results

Everyone had a lot of fun playing Six Best Holes when the Cabinet View Women’s Golf League met Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Ignite the Nites 2017 Car show results

Antique Stock ‘40 and Older

Four University of Idaho students from Libby receive scholarships

Four students from Libby were among more than 6,800 University of Idaho students awarded scholarships for the 2017/2018 academic year, the school announced Aug. 16.

Don't just let it burn

Having just read a letter from a Professor Fernanda Santos letter in the Aug. Missoulian entitled “Some wildfires simply can not be fought,” I think her letter sounds just like articles written by most National Forest Service people. In other words, they have a lot to say about nothing.

Organizers hope chainsaw carving event will put Libby on world map

The sawyer-artist overseeing September’s chainsaw carving contest in Libby believes the event will put the city on the world map of such competitions.

28th Youth Runnerfell is Sept. 8 in Libby

The 28th Youth Runnerfell for boys and girls ages 3 to 16 will be held 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Libby Elementary School track. A short reward ceremony for this year’s T-shirt contest winner will be held at 3:45 p.m.

Libby moves to class A, Troy football moves to class C

Fall sports practice has begun again in Libby and Troy high schools, both of which are experiencing some changes this year. Libby moves to class A , and Troy football moves to class C and from an 11-man team to an eight-man team.

Sheila Greene Peck

Sheila Greene Peck, 90, of Libby passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Services for Sheila will be noon Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at the Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home Chapel in Libby.

Gazing (safely) at the eclipse

Libby High School Class of 1962 to reunite Sept. 15-16

The Libby High School Class of 1962 is holding its 55-year reunion Sept. 15 and 16 at the Hidden Chapel.

Community prayer group meets Thursday in Libby

The Community Prayer Group will meet 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in the upstairs community room at First Montana Bank at 504 Mineral Ave. in Libby.

Organizers hope chainsaw carving event will put Libby on world map

The sawyer-artist overseeing September’s chainsaw carving contest in Libby believes the event will put the city on the world map of such competitions.

New lawsuit filed to challenge Montanore mine permitting

Hecla Mining Company faces another lawsuit regarding its proposed Montanore mine, this one challenging a wastewater discharge permit issued by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality that the plaintiffs say will threaten endangered bull trout and other fish.

Magill v. Reintsma, City of Libby, et al Commissioner of Political Practices proposes settlement of 2014 case

A long-awaited settlement may soon happen in a case in which state campaign finance laws were determined to have been violated during Libby’s 2013 mayoral election.

On the edge of fire

The thwap-thwap-thwap of chopper one propeller blades vibrate overhead. The ship is flying low, with combat experienced pilots at the helm and sophisticated heat-sensor equipment aboard. It is another hot day with continuing warm and dry conditions. The 3 p.m. winds are both cool and concerning.

Legals August 18, 2017

Douglas C. Allen 1010 Halo Drive Troy, MT 59935 Telephone: 406-450-1007 dougcallen77@gmail.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ANDRE NORMAN BUSHNELL aka Andy N. Bushnell, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-17-67 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative in the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Gene Bushnell, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 510 Curley Creek Road, Troy, MT 59935, or filed with the Clerk of the above named Court. Dated this 1st day of August, 2017. Gene Bushnell Personal Representative Published In The Western News August 4, 11, 18, 2017 MNAXLP

2017 Member Guest Results from Cabinet View Golf Club

Aug. 12 to 13

TayLynn Watts

TayLynn Watts was born 4:15 a.m. Aug. 2, 2017 to Tera Richardson and James Watts. She weighed 6 pounds half an ounce and was 18.5 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Brian Bell.

Sophia Tinnell

Sophia Tinnell was born 12:30 a.m. Aug. 10, 2017 to Donald Tinnell and Kayla Dupert. She weighed 6 pounds and was 17.75 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Jana Hall at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Medical center project honors late cancer patient

Thanks to a donation in memory of a former cancer patient, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in June was able to start a new project in its chemotherapy and infusion department.

Winning essay: 'Falling for Falls Creek'

Friends are a wonderful thing. Good ones can bring you happiness, joy, some frustration, some hurt… but so much happiness and good memories.

Get out and explore the Bob Marshall Wilderness

This column is a bit different in that we are sharing the foreword of revised 2004 edition of our book “Montana’s Bob Marshall Country.” It spells out something that we feel others who travel wild country and favorite haunts might find interesting and can relate to.

Comments sought on proposed repairs to Troy bridges

The Montana Department of Transportation proposes repairs to two aging bridges on Highway 2 near Troy and invites comments from the public on both. The repairs are tentatively scheduled for 2020, a news release states.

Summer's final 'Lemonade on the Lawn' is Aug. 23 in Libby

The final Lemonade on the Lawn for this season will be noon Wednesday, Aug. 23 on the Libby Public Library lawn.

Ryggs Johnston sets course record at Whitefish Lake GC

Ryggs Johnston didn’t need a tune-up tournament.

Crews reconstructing road to Leigh Lake

The Forest Service and Lincoln County on Wednesday, Aug. 16 began reconstructing Leigh Creek Road No. 4786, the road to the Leigh Lake Trailhead, according to a Forest Service news release.

New swinging bridge to be wider, lower and still swinging

The replacement for the beloved suspension footbridge west of Kootenai Falls will still have the familiar swing, officials said at a recent public meeting, as well as various upgrades with safety, cost and character in mind.

Christopher Paul Yukio Cochran

Christopher Paul Yukio Cochran was born 11:31 p.m. Aug. 6, 2017 to Steve Cochran and Audriana Klaus. She weighed 5 pounds 6.4 ounces and was 18 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Jana Hall at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Parts of Libby Superfund site might be delisted within 18 months

If all goes well, in 12 to 18 months one to three portions of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site might be removed from the National Priorities List in a process known as a partial deletion.

Ryggs Johnston sets course record of 61 at golf season opener in Whitefish

Wednesday was a great day for Libby Logger golfers. For a first day of the season, it was one of the best I can remember.

Cassie Carrell

Cassie Carrell was born 8:10 a.m. Aug. 1, 2017 to Christopher and Hillary Carrell. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Jana Hall at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.

Death penalty not on the table for Trevor Mercier

Not quite a week after

Loretta 'Retta' M. Olson

Loretta “Retta” M. Olson, 74, of Libby entered into rest on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center with family by her side.

Libby Stargazers prepare to gaze at Monday's eclipse

On Monday, Aug. 21, millions of Americans will gather along a 100-mile wide strip of land to see the first sea-to-sea total eclipse — the complete blocking out of the sun by the moon which will reveal the solar corona — in almost 100 years.

Home resource center, commercial kitchen coming to Troy area

Brooke Harris, owner of the State Line House bar at 146 Highway 2, and Heidi Junkersfeld have created a nonprofit named SPUD — social progress for underdeveloped communities — that will incorporate a community certified kitchen and a home resource store. The facilities will be located at the bar.

Troy prepares final budget for 2018

Troy’s final meeting for the 2018 budget, held Tuesday, Aug. 15, began with the task of shaving $47,000 off the general fund to correct a deficit.

Libby man to serve 30 months in federal prison

Jeremiah Robert Kendall of Libby will spend 30 months in a federal prison in Sheridan, Oregon after pleading guilty Aug. 10 to possessing a firearm while being subject to a restraining order.

Commissioners clarify the issues at Libby Shooting Complex

We want to take the opportunity to clarify the issues at the Libby Shooting Complex that have been highlighted in the past few weeks.

Libby Community Garden in fifth season

It’s Libby Community Garden’s fifth year in operation, and manager Linda Alkire and garden members are constantly adding new features, art works and sculptures to the gardens, as well as enriching the soil to grow more produce.

Troy police chief asks city for under-the-influence ordinance

Troy Police Chief Katie Davis at the Aug. 9 Troy City Council meeting asked the council to consider a new ordinance to address people under the influence in public.

Legals August 15, 2017

NOTICE Whereas, the Board of Pardons and Parole has officially received an application for Executive Clemency concerning David Cox, convicted of the crime of burglary in Libby, Montana, in the county of Lincoln, State of Montana, and on October 12, 1982 received a term of 4 years with 1 year and 270 days ss. Therefore, be it ordered that Wednesday 30, 2017 at 2:30pm be set apart for the consideration of said Executive Clemency matter; and all persons having an interest therein desiring to be heard either for or against the granting of the Executive Clemency, are hereby notified to contact the Board of Pardons and Parole, 1002 Hollenbeck Road, Deer Lodge, Montana 59722, phone (406)846-1404 within 10 days of the date of said hearing, to be present at 2:30 pm at the Board of Pardons & Parole office at 1002 Hollenbeck Road, Deer Lodge. Further, ordered that a copy of this order be printed and published in The Western News, in Libby, Montana, in the county of Lincoln, once each week for a two-week period. Sincerely, BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE Cathy Leaver, Adm. Specialist. Published In The Western News August 15, 22, 2017 MNAXLP

Singin' the blues

Driver safety class is Sept. 25 in Libby

An AARP driver safety class is scheduled for Sept. 25 in Libby.

Astronomy club meeting set for Friday in Libby

The Kootenai Stargazers Astronomy Club will meet Aug. 18 at 324 White Ave. in Libby.

Shame on RINO representatives

First I would like to applaud the courage of freshman Rep. Matt Regier in his expose of the venality of RINO Reps. Frank Garner and Rob Cook. Too often members of the two parties are loath to pull back the curtain on the machinations of their fellow partisans. The fact that Mr. Regier has done so in his freshman year says much about his pluck and mettle.

Aubyn Ann Curtiss

Aubyn Ann Curtiss, age 92, has died. The former Montana State Senator and Representative passed away at her home near Fortine, surrounded by the love and care of her children, relatives and friends on Aug. 9, 2017.

Gary Keith 'Sarge' Smith

Gary Keith ‘Sarge’ Smith — a great man, husband and father — left his home in Montana Sunday, Aug. 6, to be with his other fallen soldiers, granddaughter (Roshae’) and beloved pet Callie.

A case of the few ruining it for the many

Have you ever had your dad come home from work and say I heard Johnny down the street got in trouble yesterday. Come here for your whipping if one kid did something wrong you’re all guilty.

Federal grant will help medical center create rural health network

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in June was awarded $99,561 from the Human Resources and Services Administration for Rural Health Network Development Planning, a news release states. The medical center was one of 23 American organizations so awarded for fiscal year 2017.

Sally Ann Nelson Regalia

On Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, Sally Ann Nelson Regalia left to join her beloved husband, Bob, who was waiting for her.

Libby man convicted of deliberate homicide

Program helps reduce risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease

Mary Jo has diabetes type 2. Every morning she gets up and pricks her finger to check her blood sugar. Then she takes her medicine which consists of some pills and a new medication that she injects. Breakfast consists of a limited amount of carbohydrate, as does lunch and dinner. She is encouraged by her doctor to get daily exercise and she realizes that her days of eating whatever she wants whenever she wants are over.

Stop pointing fingers and face the facts about our state budget

As governor of Montana it’s my job to responsibly manage the state through everything from a difficult fire season and the challenges posed by increasing drought conditions to making sure we take advantage of the opportunities presented by our growing outdoor recreation economy. This includes making tough decisions during lean budget times.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Blotter

Aug. 4, 9 a.m. — An individual advised there is burning going on with the extreme hazard near the airport.

Here we are again - more live fires and dead trees

My last letter to the editor was in 2003, when Montana was on fire. Here we are 14 years later, and apparently, we haven’t learned a thing! Montana has (well, HAD, before this fire season) 19.39 million acres of national forest, and another 3.443 million acres of forested wilderness area in our beautiful state.

The Riverfront Blues Festival

Fighting for Montana during wildfire season

During wildfire season, brave men and women put their lives at risk to protect our communities. Please join me in keeping these courageous firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.

Red Cross blood drive Thursday at Libby VFW Post 1548

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the VFW at 114 West Second St. in Libby.

Lincoln County Shooting Complex hosts Shotgunner's Ironman Aug. 26

Libby Scatterguns, a part of Libby Rod and Gun Club, will hold its eighth annual Shotgunner’s Ironman on Aug. 26 at the Lincoln County Shooting Complex on Farm to Market Road across from the Libby Airport.

Fish, Wildlife and Parks seeks citizen advisors

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking up to five volunteer applicants to serve terms of two to three years on the Citizen’s Advisory Committee that was established in 1996. The primary function of the CAC is to increase FWP’s awareness of emerging issues throughout the region by sharing the perspectives of the increasingly diverse constituencies.

Annual cycling tour goes on despite smoky skies

Each of the 100 cyclists who participated in the seventh annual Le Tour de Koocanusa on Saturday, Aug. 12, which raises money for David Thompson Search and Rescue, had a story and a reason for choosing to ride 83 miles on a humid, smoky day.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks awarded grant to build trails

The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance recently granted Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness a little more than $6,000 to go toward a trail program for the 2017 summer stewardship season, a news release states. The new grant was one of 23 National Forest System Trail Stewardship Grants awarded nationwide

Women's golf league results

Cabinet View Women’s Golf League met Wednesday, Aug. 9. Everyone had a lot of fun playing “Blind Partners.”

Cooler temps, higher humidity aid firefighters battling the Gibraltar Ridge fire

Fire officials on Monday reported that “cooler temperatures and higher humidity have allowed firefighters to make good progress and have several very successful operational shifts” on the Gibralter Ridge fire east of Eureka.

Numerous new lightning-caused fires reported over weekend

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conversation on Sunday evening reported an estimated 34 new lightning-caused fires to have occurred since Friday in its Kalispell, Plains, Swan and Libby Units.The two largest fires are the Tamarack Fire, estimated at 300 acres Sunday, and the Peoples Creek Fire, estimated at 100 acres Sunday.

Gibralter Ridge fire: Spot fires develop west of Foothills Road

Winds blowing from the east toward Eureka Thursday evening caused spot fires to appear west of the road fire officials had hoped would remain the Gibralter Ridge fire’s western boundary.

Legals August 11, 2017

Douglas C. Allen 1010 Halo Drive Troy, MT 59935 Telephone: 406-450-1007 dougcallen77@gmail.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ANDRE NORMAN BUSHNELL aka Andy N. Bushnell, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-17-67 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative in the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Gene Bushnell, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 510 Curley Creek Road, Troy, MT 59935, or filed with the Clerk of the above named Court. Dated this 1st day of August, 2017. Gene Bushnell Personal Representative Published In The Western News August 4, 11, 18, 2017 MNAXLP

We must make a good example of the Libby shooting range

To the editor: It goes against every fiber of my being to write a letter to the editor, but here goes. I’m gone for a week from Libby and come home to find out that “one commissioner” (I believe that is how it was worded about the “couple of bad apples” and yes I do know who they are) has taken it upon himself to close the rifle side of the Libby Shooting Complex. Now my first thought was, “Wow. Someone is on a power trip,” and my second thought was, “How dare someone tread on my rights and what I’ve worked so diligently to provide for this community?” Now, because that commissioner decided to close the range I cannot shoot my new AR15 on a week that I will be home and when my friends come in from out of town I have to tell them that we are being treated like children and all have to sit with our noses against the wall for 10 days so we will need to find another range further away to practice at. That is how this feels!

Libby woman ordered to pay restitution in two felony cases

Jessica Marie Diller was sentenced on July 12, 2017 for theft in a common scheme and theft by embezzlement, both felonies. She was first charged of the former on March 1, 2016 and the latter on Oct. 31, 2016.

Jeanette H. Hoffman

Jeanette H. Hoffman, 71, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at her home in Libby of natural causes. She was born at Bonners Ferry on Feb. 8, 1946 to Arthur and Lillian Dayton. She married Ronald Hoffman, and they later divorced.

Hunter education classes set for Troy, Rexford and Eureka

The Western News

Women's golf league results

The Western News

Surplus, wolf and over-the-counter licenses on sale

The Western News

Grant allows medical center to purchase second ultrasound machine

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in June purchased a new portable ultrasound machine thanks to a $50,000 United States Department of Agriculture grant, giving the facility a much-needed second ultrasound machine.

EPA awards DEQ $1.7 million for ongoing Libby Superfund site work

The Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded about $1.7 million to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to support the department’s work at the Libby asbestos Superfund site.

Science with a lime volcano twist

Western Montana Mental Health welcomes outpatient therapist

Western Montana Mental Health has announced the hire of Linda M. Jensen, MSW, LCSW as an outpatient therapist.

Leota (Lee) Patricia Limoges

Leota (Lee) Patricia Limoges, born March 16, 1928 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Roscoe and Selma Garrison, passed away peacefully with family near on Aug. 5, 2017.

Eureka wildfire reaches 1,500 acres by Thursday

A wildfire caused by lightning east of Eureka Monday night grew to almost 1,500 acres by Thursday morning, when officials reported “minimal growth” of the fire the previous day and that firefighters were focused primarily on keeping the fire east of a Forest Service Road serving as a fire break.

The March of Time

Senators, members of Congress defy death and the public

Many decades ago when I was a teenager, I could run and jump and do all sorts of things. I even set a record in my division and league for cross-country. Today, I mow my front lawn and the next day the back yard, for it just takes too much out of me to do them both in the same day. Which means, like everyone else, I’m growing old.

Extremists care not about economic devastation

To the editor: I was shocked and amazed that Judge Molloy shut down the Montanore mine application once again! Astounding!

Melvin George Parker

Surrounded by his children, Melvin George Parker, 80, passed away on his father’s birthday from an extended illness Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Libby High boys tennis coach named 'coach of the year' again

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Troy duo delivers donations to Eureka

Mike Vinion and Gary Britton of Troy brought donations of food and other items to firefighters and residents displaced by the Gibraltar Ridge fire in Eureka this week.

Libby City Council reconsidering pit bull ban

A Libby City Council ordinance committee meeting on Aug. 3 was intended to discuss an overhaul of the cemetery ordinance, but its focus turned instead to the city’s breed specific ordinance, an agenda item intended for discussion at a later date.

Troy welcomes third, and possibly last, Americorps school volunteer

Troy School District’s 2017/2018 Americorps volunteer, Haley Spurlin, is gearing up for a year as Troy High School’s college readiness and career pathways mentor amid national rumblings of complete federal cuts to the Americorps budget.

Lincoln County Commission declares fire emergency

The Lincoln County Commission at its regular weekly meeting on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in Lincoln County due to “significant wildfire activity” that was “threatening public safety (and) private property.”

Officials report 'minimal growth' Wednesday of 1,493-acre Gibralter Ridge fire

Fire officials Thursday morning reported “minimal growth” of the Gibralter Ridge fire on Wednesday and that firefighters were focused primarily on keeping the fire east of Forest Service Road 756/Foothills Road.

Lumber company restricts some activities on its lands due to fire danger

Citing increasing risk of wildfire, F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company on Aug. 7 imposed restrictions on public access to lands it owns in Flathead, Lake and Lincoln Counties that are in addition to Stage II Fire Restrictions (

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Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo reports success, looks forward to 2018

After the Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo, held at J. Neils Park in Libby Aug. 4 and 5, committee members Patty Rambo and Tricia Davis-Stacy visited The Western News for a post rodeo interview on August 7.

Evacuations ordered, areas closed for 900-acre wildfire east of Eureka

Legals August 8, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Meadow Ridge Timber Sale is located within Section Section 36, T28N, R27.5W and Section 4, T27N, R27W on the State's Kalispell Unit. Approximately 16,037 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on August 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $14,016.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their August 21, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300) or the Northwest Land Office/Kalispell Unit in Kalispell (406-751-2266). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/ forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 MNAXLP

Results from the Kootenai River Stampede PRCA Rodeo

Competitors from all over Montana, and as far away as Alberta, Canada took part in the Kootenai River Stampede on August 4-5.

What has been happening to education and why?

In 1992 the earth-changing Rio Conference launched Agenda 21, sustainability and the march towards “The New World Order.” This was also the year we retired and moved from Chicago to Montana where I became aware of the national decline in the education system. It had been happening for years resulting in a trend toward home schooling

EPA extends agreement one month to finish approval of new one

The Environmental Protection Agency has extended for one month the cooperative agreement that funds the Lincoln County Asbestos Resource Program as the application for a new agreement winds its way through the approval process.

County commission looking to fill job and committee created by SB315

The Lincoln County Commission is moving forward on hiring an individual and assembling an oversight committee as called for in Senate Bill 315.

'Hot August Showdown' race results

The Western News

Kenneth Charles Hays

Kenneth Charles Hays, 91, died on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 at his home in Troy. He was born Feb. 17, 1926 in Linton, North Dakota to Roy and Edna (Hays) Dilly. At age 5 he went to live with his Uncle and Aunt, Ernest and Louella Hays. He was later adopted by them.

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I encourage Ryan Zinke's stand on land management

With the negative responses to Ryan Zinke’s stand with land management issues, I want to encourage him.

Revisit this concept of animals

To the editor: There are two aspects of summer that make me cringe: both circuses and rodeos come to town to exploit animals.

Peyton Runkle

Peyton Runkle was born April 5, 2017 to John Runkle and Dallas Wilson of Troy. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces at birth. Her paternal grandparents are Robert and Sandy Runkle of Henderson, Nevada and maternal grandparents are Jolene Wilson and Michael Hilliard of Troy.

Foundation accepting grant applications

The Western News

Prayer group meets Thursday

The Community Prayer Group will meet 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in the upstairs community room at First Montana Bank at 504 Mineral Ave. in Libby.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Blotter

Aug. 2, 10 a.m. — A caller reported that the neighbors across the way continually playing their music loud on Lake Creek Road.

James 'Jim' Michael Redman

James “Jim” Michael Redman, 72, died Aug. 2, 2017. Jim was able to spend the last days of his life at the cabin on McGregor Lake and was surrounded by the love, joy and happiness (sights, sounds and smells) of his children and grandchildren.

Bok S. 'Sally' Morkeberg

Bok S. “Sally” Morkeberg, 74, of Troy died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby.

Melvin G. Parker

Melvin G. Parker passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.

Libby firefighters honor late volunteer Hugh Swimley

Libby Volunteer firefighters on Saturday honored the late Hugh Swimley, who served as a volunteer firefighter from 1955 to 1980 and died last December at 85.

GOP focuses on responsible budgeting in lean times

In lean financial times, families across Montana know that the responsible thing to do is to prioritize spending and, in some cases, cut back on the wants so that the needs of their families can be met. Understandably, Montanans want to see state government take the same actions - prioritize spending, cut back on non-essential government operations and make due with less taxpayer money – until revenues increase.

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Libby High School volleyball raises money with suds, scrubs

Roland Cutsforth

Roland Cutsforth was born April 15, 2017 to Joel and Jolee Cutsforth of Libby. He weighed 9 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Roland joins older sibling Carter. His paternal grandparents are Brian and Karena Cutsforth and maternal grandparents are Jeff and Jean Holder of Libby.

Trivia at library Wednesday

Libby Friends of the Library is having a Montana trivia contest at noon Wednesday as part of its ongoing “Lemonade On The Lawn” series.

Riverfront Blues Festival plays this weekend in Libby

The ninth annual Riverfront Blues Festival will begin 6 p.m Friday, Aug. 11 at Riverfront Park in Libby and close after midnight Saturday with an “all-star jam”, where participating musicians come together to improvise in the spirit of traditional blues music.

Dawsen Stow

Dawsen Stow was born April 3, 2017 to Neil and Jordan Stow of Troy. He weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Dawsen joins older siblings Kaylee, Aubrey and Maddux. His paternal grandparents are Rod Johnson and Terri Johnson (deceased), Rodney Maddux (deceased) and maternal grandparents are Darryl and Kim (deceased) Lien of Troy. Dawsen was delivered at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Thomas A. Miller

Thomas A. Miller, 76, passed away Aug. 2, 2017 at his home in Libby. He was born March 28, 1941 in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Libby Sports Center celebrates 50 years in business Saturday

Libby Sports Center will celebrate 50 years in business Saturday, Aug. 12, offering its customers hamburgers and hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and running specials all day.

Rosalie R. Wenholz

Rosalie Racheal Wenholz (Ecklund) passed away peacefully in her Libby home with her husband Bob by her side on Jan. 25, 2017.

Medical center gets nursing award

The Western News

Window of opportunity

It's rodeo time

At midnight Wednesday, the J.S. Rodeo Company truck pulled into the J. Neils Park north of Libby off Highway 37. It was late, it had been a long haul from south of Billings but temperatures had cooled off from another hot day of near 100 degree weather.

Legals August 4, 2017

Douglas C. Allen 1010 Halo Drive Troy, MT 59935 Telephone: 406-450-1007 dougcallen77@gmail.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ANDRE NORMAN BUSHNELL aka Andy N. Bushnell, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-17-67 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative in the above named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Gene Bushnell, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 510 Curley Creek Road, Troy, MT 59935, or filed with the Clerk of the above named Court. Dated this 1st day of August, 2017. Gene Bushnell Personal Representative Published In The Western News August 4, 11, 18, 2017 MNAXLP

Four very serious but widely ignored threats to America

If you watch the news media, and especially the accounts of things like the Peoples’ March for Climate, Jobs and Justice, you would believe that the most critical problems facing America are deportation of immigrants for entering the country illegally, employer resistance to paying low skilled workers $15/hour, carbon dioxide emissions that cause “climate change,” pipeline threats to sacred Native American burial sites, intolerance toward those whose religion commands jihad, and allowing conservatives to speak on campuses.

Libby Logger Golf season opens with Aug. 10 practice

Libby High School Golf Coach Dann Rohrer reported that the Libby Logger Golf team will begin its Class A fall golf season Thursday, Aug. 10 with a 4 p.m. practice.

Stage II fire restrictions in effect on Kootenai National Forest

The Kootenai National Forest at :01 a.m. Friday raised fire restrictions across the forest to Stage II from Stage I as hot and dry conditions persisted with “extreme” fire danger.

Libby chamber launches new website to attract businesses and residents

After roughly nine months of development, the new website for the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce —

County health premium to increase if too few employees get health screening

If more Lincoln County employees don’t take part in an upcoming health screening, the county’s health insurance premium will increase.

Fire destroys mobile home in Libby

Violations lead to partial closure of Libby shooting range from Aug. 12 to 22

In response to violations of the terms and conditions of a special use permit governing the operation of the Lincoln County Shooting Complex, the Lincoln County Commission on Wednesday approved a temporary closure of part of the facility, located across from Libby Airport on Farm to Market Road.

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As I contemplate our amazing national history, two giants of the Revolutionary War era, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, come to mind, along with their ideas about what later became part of the First Amendment to our Constitution.

Hunter's ed class set for Aug. 9 at Lincoln County Shooting Complex

A hunter’s education field day is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the rifle range and shotgun fields of the Lincoln County Shooting Complex on Farm to Market Road across from Libby Airport.

Troy Farmers Market now accepts SNAP benefits

The Troy Farmers Market began accepting SNAP benefits on July 28. SNAP cards can be swiped at the market’s information booth in exchange for wooden market tokens that are accepted at all vendors who sell SNAP-eligible items.

Libby mobile home destroyed in Wednesday fire

No people were injured but a dog perished in a fire that blazed through a Libby mobile home Wednesday afternoon.

James Richard 'Pete' Peterson

James Richard “Pete” Peterson, 71, passed away July 2, 2017, at Genesis Healthcare in Whitefish.

Government's job not to pay our bills

Medicaid. The undercover single-payer health-care entitlement is being pushed hard by those who think the government’s job is to pay our bills.

Delegation to D.C. on behalf of Hecla mines encouraged by response

One of six community representatives from Lincoln County that went to Washington, D.C. July 25 to ask federal agencies to approve the evaluation phase of Hecla Mining Company’s Montanore and Rock Creek mines was encouraged by the response the delegation received.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Blotter

July 27, 12:30 a.m. — A caller reported individuals next door with headlamps going through residence on Timber Lane.

President inherited a global 'mess,' so now what?

Is Trump going to be responsible for leading us into another war as some have suggested? There are indeed a number of hot spots around the Globe including China, North Korea, and the Middle East.

County Commission tours two buildings as part of jail expansion quest

The Lincoln County Commission on Tuesday visited two local facilities — Asa Wood School and Flathead Valley Community College — that could play a part in the county jail’s expansion plans.

Legals August 1, 2017

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The Meadow Ridge Timber Sale is located within Section Section 36, T28N, R27.5W and Section 4, T27N, R27W on the State's Kalispell Unit. Approximately 16,037 tons, consisting of mixed conifer sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on August 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $14,016.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their August 21, 2017 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300) or the Northwest Land Office/Kalispell Unit in Kalispell (406-751-2266). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/ forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published In The Western News August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017 MNAXLP

A GI Bill for the 21st Century

App developer, robotics technician, digital animator and advanced manufacturer — what do all of these careers have in common? They didn’t exist 73 years ago when the GI Bill was signed into law. When our fighting forces shipped out to the Pacific and to the battlefields of Europe, near a fourth of Americans were farmers. Today, that number is around 0.01 percent.

What became of my Hillary vote

My Republican friends warned me that if I voted for Hillary we would end up with the most lying, corrupt and inept administration in the history of this nation.

Katrina Irene Adkisson

Katrina Irene Adkisson, 48, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center. She was born Aug. 29, 1968, in Longview, Washington to Charles and Ruth Adkisson. She attended schools in Longview and in Libby.

County offers travel vaccines

Lincoln County Public Health’s vaccination services now include select travel vaccinations, according to a news release.

Delegation 'hopeful' after D.C. trip on behalf of mines

Community representatives from Lincoln County that went to Washington, D.C. July 25 to ask federal agencies to approve the evaluation phase of Hecla Mining Company’s Montanore “were pleased with the meetings” they had with officials, a news release states.

Libby's newest Habitat for Humanity home dedicated Sunday

“Overwhelmed.”

Tester no environmentalist

We 30,000 strong Montana environmentalists are looking for our champion, and it is not Sen. Jon Tester. He denies us our needs: Wildlife (especially grizzly bears and wolves) saved under the Endangered Species Act; more appropriate designated wilderness for wildlife habitat and their survival; and elimination of Montana “dirty coal” mining and the Keystone XL Canadian tar sands oil transmission pipeline causing severe climate change issues.

County health department staffer to take on planning tasks

Jake Mertes, environmental health specialist with Lincoln County Public Health Department, is taking on planning tasks so that his office can “become one-stop shopping for surveyors.”

Hecla hopes to show students paths to careers at Montanore, Rock Creek mines

Hecla Mining Company hopes someday to be able to show local students a clear path to a career in mining at its proposed Montanore and Rock Creek mines.

Gladys Gene Garrison Haines

Gladys Gene Garrison Haines, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at North Idaho Hospice in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

'Old Timers Night' honors Libby's volunteer firefighters

Libby Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday evening held its annual “Old Timers Night” barbecue at Firemans Park in Libby. Fire Chief Tom Wood said that the department has been holding the event on the last Thursday in July for about 30 years. “(It’s) just a night of ‘r and r’ for our guys and a fun time to honor those who have served LVFD, most for 20 years or more,” Wood said. In addition to one another’s company, the firefighters enjoyed eating mushrooms ladled atop huge cuts of meat, playing some volleyball and reminiscing about fires fought past and present.

Cleanup advisory committee 'off to a solid start'

A citizen committee set up to advise the federal and state agencies involved with the ongoing cleanup of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site is “off to a solid start,” said its chairperson.

August events at county libraries

All Lincoln County Public Libraries events are free and open to the public.

Daines' proposal to end filibuster is a bad idea

Congress is in crisis, and some members of the U.S. Senate suggest fundamental changes that would forever alter the future of that esteemed body. In one dramatic proposal, Montana’s own Sen. Steve Daines has proposed getting rid of the historic Senate filibuster rule:

Lincoln County Sheriff's Blotter

July 24, 12:30 a.m. — An individual called with concerns about neighbors welfare on Wapiti Drive.

Richard Martell, Jr.

Richard “Rich” Martell, 41, of Hardin died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at St. Vincent Health Care in Billings. Services are pending.

A house becomes a home