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Rock and Leigh Lake treks (August 31, 2009)
Trail report from Bob Hosea hiking in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
by LibbyMT.com
Bob Hosea went into two different lakes in the Cabinet Mountains last weekend and sent in a report with photos to share.
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It’s Chili Time! (August 31, 2009)
4th Annual Chili Cook-Off Oct. 3, hosted by the Heritage Museum in Libby
by Heritage Museum
Fall is just around the corner and the atmosphere will be perfect for cooking and tasting chili. The Heritage Museum’s 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be on Saturday, October 3rd. It’s gearing up to be another successful community event.
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Riverfront Blues Festival (August 30, 2009)
Libby held its first annual Riverfront Blues Festival Saturday at the new Fred Brown Memorial Riverfront Pavilion. The event was presented by Libby Revitalization and the Kootenai Heritage Council, with proceeds to benefit those organizations and the Libby Fo
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Habitat for Humanity (August 30, 2009)
Dedication Ceremony
Kootanai Valley Partners/Habitat for Humanity recently completed its eighth house in the Libby-Troy community, and dedicated the new home for Rhoda Richardson on Saturday. Rhoda and her granddaughter Jordan cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony. Libb
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Libby Golf Course asbestos cleanup begins (August 27, 2009)
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
The EPA asbestos cleanup of the Cabinet View Country Club Gold Course front nine has begun. Front nine tee boxes and greens are to be cleaned by the EPA and then replaced by a golf course architect.
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KPFL making move to new shelter (August 26, 2009)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
Capping a five-year effort, Kootenai Pets for Life on Saturday began moving animals into its new shelter in Libby.
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St. John’s Hospital to offer free hearing screenings (August 26, 2009)
by St. John’s Lutheran Hospital
Presbycusis, or hearing loss associated with aging, is a common condition. It is estimated that one-quarter of all Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 suffer some degree of hearing loss, and that number increases to three quarters for those of us over 75.
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Stinger hires first round of employees (August 26, 2009)
by Kootenai Valley Record
Stinger Welding has hired its first group of key employees to conduct initial production operations at the recently refurbished central maintenance building at Libby’s Kootenai Business Park.
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MT EPA head John Wardell killed in fall near Libby (August 21, 2009)
Hiking near Leigh Lake
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
EPA Director for the State of Montana, John Wardell, was found dead about 2:30 Friday afternoon as a result of a 200 to 300 foot fall in the Leigh Lake area, according to Robbie Bowe of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
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Pay hikes OK’d for county employees (August 20, 2009)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
The Lincoln County commissioners last week approved pay raises in varying amounts for elected officials and county employees.
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Articles about Kootenai Country on NewWest.net (August 18, 2009)
Fishing the Kootenai River, cycling Kootenai Country, and the Dirty Shame Saloon
by LibbyMT.com
NewWest.net Travel and Outdoors Editor, Bill Schneider, has posted several articles about recreation in the Libby area on the NewWest.net website. Schneider is a freelance writer and publishing consultant who enjoys fishing, hiking and biking. He has written n
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Jack Cunningham receives military honors (August 18, 2009)
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
Jack Cunningham is a World War II Merchant Mariner and is receiving very much deserved decorations. Lt. Governor John Bohlinger made the trip Monday to the Libby Care Center where Mr. Cunningham now resides to present him with his awards. The ceremony took pla
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Ignite the Nites 2009 (August 16, 2009 | Updated August 20, 2009)
Igniters Car Show draws 270 vehicles
Libby's Igniters Car Club held its 49th annual car show over the weekend, featuring a cruise of Mineral Avenue and flame-throwing contest Friday night, a car show with nearly 300 registered entrants Saturday, and a burnout contest Saturday evening. The event
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Oliver! (August 12, 2009)
by Kootenai Valley Record
Kootenai Heritage Council presented the musical "Oliver!" at the Memorial Center in Libby on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8. The presentation was the culmination of a month-long musical theater camp. Actors, set designers and stage managers have been working
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Thomas conviction tossed (August 13, 2009)
by Kootenai Valley Record
After hearing arguments from both the defense and prosecution as to whether 18-year-old Stephen Thomas should be sentenced in youth or adult court for tampering with evidence while he was still 17, Judge Michael Prezeau ruled last week that neither court has j
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Committee split on pay raises for elected officials (August 13, 2009)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
An advisory committee voted unanimously last week to recommend a token 1 cent per hour raise to Lincoln County elected officials but was sharply divided in a decision to include a 1 percent longevity increase.
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Logan State Park (August 12, 2009)
A couple of anglers enjoy a quiet evening of fishing on Middle Thompson Lake near Logan State Park. Logan State Park is operated by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and information about this and other state parks can be found at their web site at State Park
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‘Oliver!’ takes stage Aug 7-8 (August 6, 2009)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
A month-long musical theater camp will come to fruition Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, with Kootenai Heritage Council’s presentation of the musical "Oliver!" at the Memorial Center.
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Grandmother, grandson charged with selling drugs (August 6, 2009)
by Kootenai Valley Record
A former Troy woman who received a probationary sentence after providing the narcotics that sent her 14-year-old granddaughter to the hospital with an overdose in 2007 has been arrested again and charged with selling drugs along with her 18-year-old grandson.
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Governor lauds efforts to bring Stinger to Libby (August 6, 2009)
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
Praising Libby as a town that has been "hit hard but not busted" and "a community that bounces back," Gov. Brian Schweitzer came to town last week to present Stinger Welding with a ceremonial $5.7 million check representing the state’s investment in the compan
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Cabinet Heights Sewer Project to move forward (August 6, 2009)
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
The long awaited Cabinet Heights Sewer project will begin moving dirt on Wednesday. The project will begin at the end of Montana Avenue near the Libby Baptist Church. Edstrom Construction of Rexburg, Idaho, the winning bid for the project, will have a loggin
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Ice-fishing derbies proposed (August 6, 2009)
by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
There are 25 ice-fishing derbies proposed for this coming winter across Montana with 12 of those occurring in northwest Montana. Most are longstanding derbies with one derby added to the Perch Assault series and one new proposal on Little Bitterroot Lake. Derb
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Early start for Montana hunting season talks (August 6, 2009)
Kalispell meeting set for August 27
by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is inviting hunters, landowners, outfitters and others to get involved earlier than ever before to help set hunting seasons for the next two years. This year, FWP will more formally ask hunters and landowners to list or suggest t
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Libby Dam receives excellence recognition (August 3, 2009)
by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit. The Libby Dam Project Staff has demonstrated outstanding performance in management efficiency and effectiveness in the use of project personnel and funds while improving the
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Scotchman Mine project receives Stimulus Funds (August 3, 2009)
by Kootenai National Forest
The Kootenai National Forest received funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act ("stimulus funds") for the cleanup of the abandoned Scotchman Mine. The Forest will use existing funds to complete the planning phase of the project and stimulus fu
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Eureka Quilt Show 2009 (August 1, 2009)
It was a hot (hot!) day for the Eureka Quilt Show Saturday, but that didn't stop quilting enthusiasts from browsing the 400 quilts that were on display in the Historical Village and throughout downtown Eureka. The one-day outdoor quilt show brings quilters and
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Eileen Carney is Rotarian of the Year (August 1, 2009)
Libby Rotary Club honors Carney with 2009 award
by Duane Williams, KLCB 1230 AM Libby News Radio
Eileen Carney received the Libby Rotary Club's "2009 Rotarian of the Year" award for her quiet and tireless leadership and volunteer support to several community organizations in Libby and Lincoln County.
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Guard serving in a different Iraq (August 1, 2009)
Local soldiers report changes since first tour
by Brent Shrum, Kootenai Valley Record
Local National Guard troops serving in Iraq are finding the country a very different place than it was during their first tour of duty in 2004.
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