Community briefs

Libby Dirtballers kick off travel softball season

The Libby Dirtballers 12U and 14U softball travel teams seasons are underway. Sporting new uniforms thanks to their sponsors, they competed in the Emeralds Smash Tournament in Kalispell last weekend and will play in the Frenchtown Summer Sizzler this weekend. Other upcoming tournaments include the Capital City Classic in Helena and Polson Splash.

Team members include Lilly Griffin, Reagan Vincent, Madison Foss, Charlotte Sherbo, Weslee MacDonald, Emmah Barnes, Kirsti Jellesed, Emily Beaty, Jayva Boehmler, Macy Foss, Seterra McGreevey-White, Rossi Baney, Keira Gonzales, Carmen Kohler, Sophia Riddel, Leah Rusdal, Bently Houston, Finley Hannah, Keela Lacefield and Kenna Lacefield.

ATV raffle tickets available

The Kiwanis of Libby and Troy are raffling off a four-wheel drive ATV for their annual 2023 fundraiser.

Tickets, 2,000 available, are $10 each for a chance to win a 2023 Massimo MSK400F. The ATV has a 4-stroke engine, electronic fuel injection and on-demand four-wheel drive with locking differential.

According to Kiwanis of Libby and Troy’s Garrey Allen, the drawing will be held at noon on Sept. 12 at the Venture Inn during the Kiwanis monthly meeting. Ticket prices are $10.00 each, six for $50 and 12 for $100.

Tickets are available by calling 406-293-1444, 406-334-0815, 406-293-3594 or from any Kiwanis member. The club will also be set up at most local functions this summer.

June 7 women’s golf results

The Women’s League at Cabinet View Golf Course enjoyed the game of Mutt and Jeff Wednesday, June 7.

All par 3 holes were added to see who won. Dee Wright won Group A Flight and Shirley Chase won the Group B Flight. Low gross winners were Barb Mee in Group A and Phyll Mackey in Group B.

The low net winner was Dee Wright in Group A and Shirley Chase in Group B. Dee Wright had a birdie on No. 7.

The ladies play each Wednesday at 10 a.m. and everyone is welcome.

Fish for free over Father’s Day weekend

Father’s Day weekend is when everyone in Montana can fish for free.

While anyone can fish without a license on June 17-18, all other fishing rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed.

All would-be anglers are encouraged to be aware of boating and water safety on Montana’s rivers and streams. With recent heavy rains and snow runoff, many of Montana’s rivers and streams are swollen and dangerous.

To view current waterbody restrictions, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions/waterbody-closures.

Additionally, those with watercraft of any kind must remember to stop at all AIS inspection stations.

For water and boating safety tips, click on the Recreation tab at fwp.mt.gov and choose your activity.

For more information on AIS, including how to locate the nearest inspection station, visit to www.cleandraindrymt.com.