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Fire endangers homes near Libby

A wildfire has broken out in Lincoln County near the U.S. Forest Service Fire Cache located outside of Libby.

Wright wins Cabinet View Golf title

Libby woman charged with drug smuggling

A Libby woman stands accused of trying to smuggle morphine into the Lincoln County Jail.

Troy woman named to grizzly bear advisory council

A Troy woman has been named to the Montana Grizzly Bear Advisory Council.

Child's body found in West Fisher Creek area

The search for the 2-year-old child of an Oregon couple who apparently died in a murder-suicide last week near Kalispell has ended tragically.

Two Montana boys share time on the range

“Just two Montana boys catching up” was how one of Brian Sharp’s commanding officers in the U.S. Army described the Green Beret sniper’s time with Montana Senator Steve Daines in Colorado Springs.

Legals July 30, 2019

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF CHRISTINE NADEEN ANDRUSCO-HIPPSLEY Petitioner DC-19-138 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE THIS IS NOTICE that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Christine Nadeen Andrusco-Hippsley to Christine Nadeen Andrusco. The hearing will be on August 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the district courtroom of the Lincoln County Courthousae, Libby, MT DATED this 18 day of July 2019. TRISH BROOKS, Clerk of the District Court s/s By Jen Brown Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News July 23, 30 & August 6, 13, 2019 MNAXLP

Child's body found in Lincoln County

The search for the 2-year-old child of an Oregon couple who apparently died in a murder-suicide last week near Kalispell has ended tragically.

CARD Clinic gets $2.5 million for asbestos screening

The Center for Asbestos Related Disease, or CARD Clinic in Libby will get nearly $2.5 million in federal funding to help screen for asbestos-related diseases in Libby and its surrounding communities in Lincoln County, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. announced Monday.

Legals July 26, 2019

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS RIPLEY PROJECT LIBBY RANGER DISTRICT KOOTENAI NATIONAL FOREST The Libby Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest has developed a proposed action for the Ripley project. The project area, in general, is located east of Libby, Montana and Highway 2 and south of the Kootenai River to the McMillan drainage. The proposal includes vegetation management treatments, some treatment within dry site old growth, permanent and temporary road construction, system road reconstruction, road storage and decommissioning, non-motorized and motorized trail development, firewood gathering opportunities, and connected activities such as reforestation and spraying for noxious weeds. The proposed action includes regeneration harvest which would create openings that exceed 40 acres in size. The proposed action is available online at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/kootenai/landmanagement/projects. Scroll down to Kootenai National Forest Current and Recent Projects, Developing Proposal, and select Ripley. The letter notifying of the opportunity to comment provides detailed information about how to provide comments. Comments concerning this action will be accepted for 30 calendar days following the publication of the legal notice in the Missoulian, the newspaper of record. A hardcopy of this document may be made available upon request. For more information please contact Nathan Gassmann, District Ranger, or Mandy Rockwell, project leader, at the Canoe Gulch Ranger Station or by calling 406-293-7773. Published In The Western News July 26, 2019. MNAXLP

Kootenai River swinging bridge open

The new Kootenai River swinging bridge is open and busy with summer tourists streaming across the 220-foot span.

Northwest Montana man accused of writing bad check

A Northwest Montana man is accused of writing a bad check to a Libby business after allegedly failing to pay for work on his broken-down car.

Native Montanan new Kootenai Forest Supervisor

A fifth generation Montanan and a third generation member of the U.S. Forest Service, Chad Benson was recently named as the new Supervisor for the Kootenai National Forest.

Power outage affects thousands in Libby

A fallen tree has led to a power outage that has affected thousands of people in the Libby area Wednesday.

Montana removes kids from adolescent treatment program

HELENA (AP) — The state removed 27 children from a private adolescent treatment program in northwestern Montana on Tuesday, citing escalating reports of physical and psychological abuse.

Legals July 23, 2019

MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF CHRISTINE NADEEN ANDRUSCO-HIPPSLEY Petitioner DC-19-138 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE THIS IS NOTICE that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Christine Nadeen Andrusco-Hippsley to Christine Nadeen Andrusco. The hearing will be on August 19, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. in the district courtroom of the Lincoln County Courthousae, Libby, MT DATED this 18 day of July 2019. TRISH BROOKS, Clerk of the District Court s/s By Jen Brown Deputy Clerk of Court Published In The Western News July 23, 30 & August 6, 13, 2019 MNAXLP

County Health Dept. program aims to make community safer

The Lincoln County Health Department is offering training for anyone interested to learn how to properly administer naloxone to someone suffering an opioid overdose, and a state grant provides those who finish the training with the medication, free of charge.

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Public meetings

•Tue., July 23, 3 p.m.: Lincoln County finance meeting at Lincoln County Courthouse from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Kootenai Highland Gathering (A9-A10)

The Kootenai Highland Gathering and Celtic Games once again featured games, vendors, good food and music this year, on Friday and Saturday.

Loggers go 2-2 in West A Tournament

The Libby Loggers American Legion baseball team went 2-2 in the West A District Tournament hosted in Libby, taking their final loss during consolation play to the Glacier Twins, 4-1.

Growth policy approaching final version

The Lincoln County Planning Board reviewed the draft Lincoln County Growth Policy during their meeting last Tuesday, discussing their concerns and corrections with representatives of Land Solutions, LLC.

State Auditor files against wife of man accused of securities fraud

The Montana State Auditor’s Office has filed for a temporary order to cease and desist against the wife of a Bonners Ferry man who has been accused of securities fraud, conducting unlicensed financial transactions and exploitation of an older person.

Delaine Lawson

Delaine Regina “Dee” Lawson, 80, passed peacefully while surrounded by close and extended family members on July 19, 2019, at the Libby Care Center. She was born February 13, 1939, at St. Paul, Minnesota, to Arnold and Nell Krajewski LaChappelle. Dee was married in Moose Lake, Minnesota, to her high school sweetheart, Darrel Lawson, and they had celebrated their 62nd year together.

Larry Wayne Grimes (Hancock)

August 24, 1947 – May 29, 2019

Troy VFD raffle winners

The Troy Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank everyone who bought tickets for the gun and fishing pole raffle, as well as Libby Sports Center and Shoo Fly Fishing Co. of Troy.

Community events

•Wednesday., July 24, Noon: Libby Friends of the Library Lemonade on the Lawn. “Are you smarter than a 5th grader?” quiz and trivia game on the lawn of the Libby Public Library. The game will challenge teams about knowledge in four categories: math, social studies, language arts and Montana facts. You can come as an individual and join with others to form a team, or you can come with your own team. The presentation is free and open to the public, with lemonade and cookies provided (you can bring your own lunch if you wish).

Libby Pioneer Society annual picnic

The Libby Pioneer Society held their annual picnic at the Heritage Museum in Libby Sunday.

FWP recommends Libby conservation easement

Conservation project would support public access, critical wildlife habitat, sustainable forest management

Larena Daniel

Larena Gwendolyn (Holmes) Daniel, 95, Sandpoint, Idaho, passed away on July 17, 2019, at the Life Care Center in Sandpoint.

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Legals July 19, 2019

J. Tiffin Hall Attorney at Law P.O. Box 2109 Eureka, MT 59917 telephone: (406) 297-7026 facsimile: (406) 297-7027 Attorney for Plaintiff Office of the Presiding Patriarch Over Seer A Corp Sole & His Successors for Ecclesia Popular Assembly of St. Martin MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDING PATRIARCH OVER SEER A CORP SOLE & HIS SUCCESSORS FOR ECCLESIA POPULAR ASSEMBLY OF ST. MARTIN, aka POPULAR ASSEMBLY OF ST. MARTIN, Plaintiff, v. JOHN DOES 1-5, and all other persons unknown, claiming, or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien, or encumbrance upon the real property described in the Complaint, or any part thereof, adverse to Plaintiff's ownership or any cloud upon Plaintiff's title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, Defendants. Cause No.DV-19-131 Judge Matthew J. Cuffe SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The above named Plaintiff has brought an action against Defendants, who may have an interest in property situated in Lincoln County, Montana, described as follows: Lots 19 and 20, Block 1 of Kootenai Vista, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. AND LOT 1, Block 5, of Wilderness Plateau, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana. The purpose of this action is quiet title to the above-described real property. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty-one (21) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Complaint to Quiet Title. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court the11th day of July, 2019. By:____________________________ s/s Matthew J. Cuffe District Court Judge Published In The Western News July 19, 26 and August 2, 2019. MNAXLP

Big Sky Bash

With many positive comments from concert-goers and strong ticket sales, organizers are calling the CARD Foundation’s Big Sky Bash fundraiser appears to be a success.

Nancy Sagen memorial

Memorial Notice

Impact on grizzlies of current and alternate PNT routes

Arguments about the relative merits of the current and alternate proposed Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) routes for grizzly bear conservation center on costs and benefits of the two routes vis-à-vis prospects for and impacts on the bear population. Parenthetically, as Wayne Kasworm cogently noted, a better scenario than either would be no PNT at all. My take on cost-benefit is as follows:

Libby zoning in council's hands

At their regular meeting Monday, the Libby City Council voted unanimously in favor of receiving zoning recommendations from the Libby City Planning Board, which is the designated zoning commission for the city.

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Call for substitute teachers; workshop Aug. 9

Each school year there is a need for substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries and custodians in the Libby Public Schools.

PNT reroute would be a win for the bears; a win for us

In light of the recent article “Defending the Yaak,” by Tristan Scott, I would like to say that rerouting the Pacific Northwest Trail out of core grizzly bear recovery zones in Yaak would be a win for both the bears and us.

Charles Perry

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles E. Perry. Charles passed earlier this year from terminal cancer.

Three Lakes Roundup

This year, the Three Lakes Roundup, put on by Three Lakes Community Bible Church, had even more activities for families and children at the Troy Horseriding Arena on Highway 56.

Lincoln County Junior Fair this weekend

The 2019 Lincoln County Junior Fair is set to kick off ts weekend, but organizers are still welcoming entries and looking for judges.

Libby man sentenced for failure to register

A Libby man was sentenced in Montana 19th Judicial District Court on June 24 after he pleaded guilty for failing to register as a sexual offender.

Eureka Community Players presenting 'Always, Patsy Cline'

As a part of Eureka’s annual quilt festival, Eureka Community Players is bringing Patsy Cline to the stage in the production, Always, Patsy Cline, by Ted Swindley.

Commissioners agree to evaluate dispatch

The Lincoln County Commissioners agreed to setting up a group to look at the best way to dispatch emergency services in Lincoln County, at their July 10 meeting.

Diane Johnson

Diane Elizabeth (Surman) Johnson, 71, passed away on June 10, 2019, at her home in Lakebay, Washington, just three days short of her 72nd birthday after a lengthy illness.

MDT seeking public comment on upcoming roads project

The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to install new guardrail at three different locations. Site one is 10.6 miles east of Libby on Highway 37. Site two is 4.6 miles south of Hot Springs on Highway 28. Site three is at the Gold Creek Interchange, 11.9 miles east of Drummond on Interstate 90.

Sandra Johnson-Byrd

Sandra E. Johnson-Byrd, 75, of Troy, died on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Our sweet sister, aunt and friend went to the arms of her beloved husband after a brief and shocking illness. She was born on Dec. 12, 1943, to John and Mildred Elva (Weise) Johnson in Spokane, Washington.

Kootenai RC Flyers Fun Fly

The Kootenai RC Flyers had their annual Fun Fly Saturday, with lots of opportunities for both the experienced and inexperienced to spread their wings and fly -- remotely.

MDT SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON UPCOMING ROADS PROJECT

The Montana Department of Transportation would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to install new guardrail at three different locations. Site one is 10.6 miles east of Libby on Highway 37.

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Legals July 16, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THIS FOREST SERVICE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED PURSUANT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE-MONTANA COMPACT AS PRESENTED IN §85-20-1401, MCA. OBJECTION DEADLINE: AUGUST 15, 2019. OBJECTIONS TO THIS APPLICATION MUST BE FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM NO. 611 AND MUST PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL CREDIBLE INFORMATION. THE SPECIFIC STATUTE PERTAINING TO THESE REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT §85-20-1401, ARTICLE VI, MCA. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DEADLINE AND $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.DNRC.MT.GOV/WRD/ DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS APPLICATION TO THE WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE, 2705 SPURGIN RD, BLDG C, PO BOX 5004, MISSOULA, MT 59804-5004, PHONE: 406-721-4284, FAX: 406-542-5899. Application Number:76C 30070885 Owners: USA (DEPT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE) WATER RIGHTS PROGRAM MANAGER, NORTHERN REGION 26 FORT MISSOULA RD MISSOULA, MT 59804 7203 Priority Date: SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 at 11:15 A.M. Purpose (use): INSTREAM FISHERY Maximum Flow Rate:1.20 CFS Source Name: UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF HOUGHTON CREEK Source Type: SURFACE WATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec SW; Sec 14; Twp 26N; Rge 29W; County LINCOLN Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Diversion Means: INSTREAM Purpose (Use): INSTREAM FISHERY Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec SW; Sec 14; Twp 26N; Rge 29W; County LINCOLN Remarks: THIS WATER RIGHT IS FOR INSTREAM USE; MEANING THAT THERE IS NO DIVERSION, IMPOUNDMENT OR WITHDRAWAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE AND THE USE DOES NOT CAUSE A NET LOSS OF WATER IN THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY. LOCATION OF DOWNSTREAM END OF REACH, NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND FOREST SERVICE BOUNDARY; LATITUDE 48.00456 N, LONGITUDE -115.31129 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE SWSWSW OF SECTION 14, T26N, R29W, LINCOLN COUNTY. LOCATION OF UPSTREAM END OF REACH; LATITUDE 48.00616 N, LONGITUDE -115.30155 W DECIMAL DEGREES, IN THE NESESW OF SECTION 14, T26N, R29W, LINCOLN COUNTY. PUBLISHED IN: WESTERN NEWS ON JULY 16, 2019. MNAXLP

Residence total loss in late-reported fire

The Libby Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Glendora Avenue Sunday evening around 5:43 p.m., but the house was fully-involved — with the fire active in all parts of the structure — when LVFD personnel arrived on scene only minutes later.

First Libby Kids' Market

2019 Two Rivers Rendezvous

Sandra Johnson

Sandra E. Johnson, 75, of Troy, Montana, died on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Alumni weekend sees Logger Legends win, alumni loss

In a weekend of slightly informal games, the Logger Legends beat the Libby Loggers American Legion baseball team 8-5, Friday, and the Libby Logger and Strathmore Reds alumni teams battled it out Saturday, with the Reds coming back in the seventh inning to win 16-14

Montanore impact statement open for comment

The comment period for the draft environmental impact statement for the Montanore Project is open through Thursday, Aug. 8, and community members who wish to give their opinion of the project are now able to share their views.

County, CPMC cooperate on mental health

After Western Montana Mental Health closed down their Libby operations, the Lincoln County Health Department stepped up to fill the gaps left, creating a network of healthcare providers that could be called in to do mental health evaluations. Now, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center will be taking over the duties of providing the mental health evaluations for people in crisis at the emergency room, according to the Lincoln County Health Department.

Damaris Girod

Benjamin and Dora Girod welcomed a baby girl on July 3, 2019. Damaris Rain Girod weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long. She was delivered by Joyce Vogel Certified Licensed Midwife.

SSA website is best source for Social Security info

Social Security is here for you, not just when you need them financially, but when you need accurate information about programs, retirement and more. There are many online sources for Social Security information, but you need to make sure you’re getting the right information.

Boy Scout Troop 1971 car wash

Government Briefs

Septic permit issues

The U.S. Climate Alliance

What is the U.S. Climate Alliance? It is a domestic group formed specifically to undermine President Trump’s excellent decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Now, by executive order, part-time Governor Steve Bullock has undermined all of Montana by aligning Montana with the US Climate Alliance.

Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July: full album

Legals July 12, 2019

After Recording Return To: Mackoff Kellogg Law Firm 38 2nd Ave E Dickinson, ND 58601 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on November 4, 2019, at 02:00 PM at the North Steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse located at 512 California Avenue in Libby, MT 59923, the following described real property situated in Lincoln County, Montana: Lots 14, 15 and 16 of Block 20 of the Original Townsite of Libby, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder, Lincoln County, Montana Samantha C. McKay and Craig M. McKay, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to First American Title Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Glacier Bank, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on June 14, 2018, and recorded on June 14, 2018, as Book 372, Page 540, Document No. 274590. The beneficial interest is currently held by AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning January 1, 2019, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of May 16, 2019 is $87,769.48 principal, interest totaling $1,757.75, late charges in the amount of $70.60, escrow advances of $351.37 and other fees and expenses advanced of $105.56, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse 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 obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. 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 immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. 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 or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust 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 public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: June 14, 2019 Kaitlin Ann Gotch Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ) ) ss. COUNTY OF Bingham ) On this 14th day of June, 2019, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Kaitlin Ann Gotch, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Shauna Romrell Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission Expires: 06/04/2022 AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC vs Samantha C. McKay; Craig M. McKay 107307-1 Published In The Western News July 5, 12, & 19, 2019. MNAXLP

Junior fair next weekend volunteers, exhibitors still needed

The 2019 Lincoln County Junior Fair is set to kick off next weekend, but organizers are still welcoming entries and looking for judges.

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Covering costs

Petra Williams

Petra (Clemons) Williams passed away on March 3, 2019. Petra was born in Kalispell, Montana, on December 13, 1948, to Clarence and Berma Clemons.

Emma Haugen

Brandon and Clarrisa Haugen welcomed a baby girl on June 24, 2019. Emma Sophia weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 19 inches long. She was delivered by Joyce Vogel Certified Licensed Midwife.

Grizzly habitat at center of PNT debate

Editor’s note: this is the first in a series of stories intended to present the various views in the community on proposed changes to the Pacific Northwest Trail.

James Miller

James Budington Miller, 81, of Troy, Montana, passed away at his home in the Yaak on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was born April 23, 1938, in Pismo Beach, California, to Clarence and Frances (Fries) Miller.

Man sentenced on attempt to bring drugs into jail

Following an attempt in May to smuggle drugs into the Lincoln County Detention Center, a local man was sentenced to 13 months with the Montana Department of corrections with 10 years suspended and credit for time served in Montana 19th Judicial District Court on June 24.

Libby Chainsaw Event is roaring success

In the first year it has been held in July — and one of the first where event-founder Ron Adamson had a group of volunteers to help him plan — organizers of the Ron Adamson Libby Chainsaw Event are considering it a success.

Radley and Rose Hendrickson

Rory and Amanda Hendrickson welcomed twins on July 3, 2019. Radley Hendrickson was born at 4:49 p.m. He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. Rose Hendrickson was born at 5:17 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 18 in long. They were delivered by Dr. Brian Bell.

Loggers have win, loss in home doubleheader

The Libby Loggers American Legion baseball team went 1-1 in a doubleheader against the Mission Valley Mariners July 3 at Lee Gehring Memorial Field, winning the first game 5-1, and falling 19-8 in the second.

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Legals July 9, 2019

Any students that graduated from Troy High School before 2009 should contact Christina Schertel if they would like a copy of their Special Education Records. The district is responsible for keeping records for up to eight years after a student graduates or leaves the district. Records will only be released to individuals whose names are on the file or their parents. All other records older than 10 years will be destroyed on July 1, 2019. Published In The Western News June 25, July 2 & 9, 2019. MNAXLP

New Yaak teacher excited to start

The Yaak’s newest school teacher, Sabre Alderete, is very excited to start her dream job at the start of the school year.

Melvin Price

Melvin (Shorty) G. Price, 74, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his home in Troy, Montana, of natural causes. He was born March 8, 1945, in Jordan, Montana, to Gordon and Dora Price. He spent his younger years on the family ranch prior the family moving to Troy in January 1956. He attended Troy schools until he began working with his father harvesting short logs. Later he worked for the lumber mill in Libby in the plywood department. He was contacted by a drilling company in the 1960s and traveled the intermountain west as a core driller. Shorty began working for the City of Troy in 1978 and became a certified water operator in 1981. He worked as city maintenance foreman until he retired in 1996.

Kendall Onstott

Kendall “Ken” C. Onstott, 78, of Troy, Montana, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his home in Troy. He was born November 9, 1940 in Newport, Oregan, to Sterling and Lola (Bernard) Onstott.

Independence Day around the community

Government Briefs

CWD update

Arts, crafts, horseshoes and blacksmithing

The Yaak School hosted their 7th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, bringing vendors ranging from photographers to bakers, quilters and potters, Saturday in the Yaak.

Lincoln County plan part 4 Guiding local tourism

Tourism is already a part of the Lincoln County economy, but when the subject is discussed around the community, there is sometimes contention about how big a role tourism should have, and what locals want that tourism to look like.

A letter from Missoula

Not long before he passed away at the age of 100, my father wrote a letter to President Trump. In the letter, Dad, a lifelong Republican and former legislator, discussed how essential it was to democracy for those with opposing viewpoints to build relationships, to listen, and to compromise. This spring, I met the current legislators from Libby and had good conversations. I was disappointed to read that both recently asserted that flying the Pride flag at the capital was a political act.

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Legals July 5, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE On June 25, 2019, the Board of Trustees of Libby School District No. 4 canvassed the results of the school election on June 18, 2019, and accepted the election results as presented by the election judges, as follows: GENERAL FUND LEVY: For 906 Against 1,141 Published In The Western News July 5, 2019. MNAXLP

Owen Hopkinson

Julie and Cass Hopkinson welcomed a baby boy on June 30, 2019, at 3:59 a.m. Owen Hopkinson weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Kelli Jarret.

Registration time for Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo

Now is the time to register children for Mutton Bustin and other events included in this year’s Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo, scheduled for Aug. 14-18 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Investigation of insurance theft leads to sentencing

A Lincoln County man was given a six-year deferred sentence in Montana 19th Judicial District Court, June 10, in Libby, for charges related to concealing business/employment activity to maintain Social Security Disability Insurance payments.

Louis Chapel

Louis Alan Chapel, 55, passed away on June 25, 2019, at his home in Troy, Montana. He died of natural causes stemming from diabetes and heart disease.

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City Planning

July 4th Week

Libby

Host families sought for exchange student program

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, in cooperation with high schools, is now looking for local families to host students between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries

Colt Jackson

Andrew and Jessica Selle welcomed a baby boy on June 23, 2019, at 8:46 p.m. Colt Jackson weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Jana Hall.

Mine water treatment could offer new solution

A pilot project undertaken by the international corporation Teck Coal Limited may be showing promise as a better long term solution for dealing with contamination from mine runoff.

Tucker Steiger

Thomas and Nikki Steiger welcomed a baby boy on June 27, 2019, at 8:21 a.m. Tucker Steiger weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Jana Hall.

LuRee Stoddard

“I lova, lova, lova you!” - Always her parting words.

Donald Erickson

Donald Jerome Erickson, 89, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his home in Libby of natural causes. He was born on August 6, 1929, at Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Arthur and Anna Erickson. He graduated from Grand Forks Central High School in 1947.

Fish, Wildlife & Parks updates and briefs

Snowmobile Grants Open for Public Comment

Social Security Administration warns against fraud

Older people are at a greater risk of fraud and other forms of financial exploitation. The United States Postal Service has seen an increase in mail fraud and is promoting community strength and fraud awareness as a way to prevent abuse. Social Security agrees. You can help your more vulnerable loved ones fight fraud.

Wildfire smoke from poor management, not climate change

Don’t be fooled by Wednesday’s article in the DIL (Smoke from western wildfires) which attributes more smoke in our region to “climate change” (whatever that is). In reality, the cause is the poor management practices of the Forest Service relative to our forests who fail to realize that first and foremost, there must be a commitment to put the fires out immediately. There is no such thing as “managing” a forest fire.

SSA website is best source for Social Security info

Social Security is here for you, not just when you need them financially, but when you need accurate information about programs, retirement and more. There are many online sources for Social Security information, but you need to make sure you’re getting the right information.

Woman writes bad checks, gets sentenced in return

A Libby woman was given a five-year suspended sentence in Montana 19th Judicial District Court June 17, in Libby, for charges related to paying Lincoln County businesses with bad checks.

Legals July 2, 2019

Any students that graduated from Troy High School before 2009 should contact Christina Schertel if they would like a copy of their Special Education Records. The district is responsible for keeping records for up to eight years after a student graduates or leaves the district. Records will only be released to individuals whose names are on the file or their parents. All other records older than 10 years will be destroyed on July 1, 2019. Published In The Western News June 25, July 2 & 9, 2019. MNAXLP