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Ignite the Nites Open Car Show August 14-15, 2009
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Turkey Dash 2024
Turkey Dash Libby's tenth annual Turkey Dash, a 5K or 2.5K fun run/walk, was held Saturday, November 23, at J.Neils Park. There were 28 finishers according to race results, who braved a gray, drizzly 35 degree morning. Proceeds benefit the Libby Food Pantry and Santa's Village this year. Photo by Maggie Craig.

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Libby Dam 50th Commemoration begins with logo contest
Wardens investigating elk, moose shot and left to waste in northwest Montana

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November 30: Turner Mountain Fun Night: Turner Mountain fundraiser at the Pastime Bar at 6:00 p.m. Ticket includes entry, pasta, salad, and soda/beer. Tickets $30/advance or $35/at the door. Purchase tickets at Studio B, Bruce Zwang CPA office and from Crystal Vincent. Kids 5 and under eat free with a paid ticket. Silent auction items and a chance to win accommodations in Italy!

November 30: Christmas Tree Lighting in Troy: And visit with Santa.

December 6: Troy Business Holiday Stroll: Troy's first annual holiday stroll from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Special promotions and unique holiday gifts available from participating businesses. More info: Deanna at 406-407-1744.

December 7: Libby Christmas Tree Lighting: Santa and The Christmas Crew on the Move in Libby about 1:00 p.m. Christmas Tree lighting and Santa's Village Vendors at 5:00 p.m. Toys for the kids at Santa's Workshop. Cookies, cocoa and coffee.

December 7: 4-H Christmas Bazaar in Troy: Kootenai Kids & Critters 4-H Club annual Christmas Bazaar at the Troy Activity Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

December 12: Shop With A Cop: Local law enforcement will take kids with families in need Christmas shopping in Libby and Troy. To help sponsor this program, donations can be made by check payable to Shop With A Cop and mailed to: Shop With A Cop c/o Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923

December 12: Winter Wonderland: Sponsored by Cabinet Peaks Medical Center. Twinkling trees, hot cocoa, and festive cheer at the Memorial Center from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Libby High School Choir will entertain from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Santa arrives at 6:30 p.m. Cookies and cocoa provided by CPMC Auxiliary. This event is open to the public at no charge.

December 13-14: Winter Expo: Fundraiser for the Heritage Museum. Direct sales and craft show at the museum. Friday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Direct sales, retail businesses, crafts, baked items, gift certificates, and a silent pie auction to benefit the museum's Model T fund. More info: LibbyHeritageMuseum on Facebook.

December 14: Christmas on the Farm: An event at El Rio Ponies, 158 Falls Creek Road in Troy from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Take photos with Santa and the farm animals. Treats and warm beverages will be available. Santa and his helpers will be under cover so come visit no matter the weather!

December 14: Holiday Festival Gala: Cabinet Peaks Medical Center fundraiser at the Memorial Center from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. Auctions, raffles, hors d'oeuvres, and music by the Tommy Edwards band. Tickets $60. More info here on Facebook.

December 15: Handel's Messiah: Community performance at the Memorial Center at 3:00 p.m.

December 31: New Year's Eve with Copper Mountain Band: At the Memorial Center at 9:00 p.m. Live music, cash bar, snacks and complimentary champagne toast at midnight. More info and tickets here.

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Lincoln County real estate news (posted 11/22/2024)
Guest Post by Alice Hayes, Team Hayes Realtors
January 1, 2024 through November 9, 2024:

Residential Sales (144):

Libby – 102
Troy – 40
Yaak - 2
Land Sales (46):
Libby – 22
Troy – 21
Yaak - 3
Commercial/Multi-Family Sales (7):
Libby – 5
Troy – 2
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Residential Pending (18):
Libby – 11
Troy - 7
Land Pending (18):
Libby – 13
Troy - 5
Commercial/Multi-Family Pending (4):
Libby – 3
Troy - 1
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Residential Actives (117):
Libby – 79
Troy – 38
Yaak - 2
Land Actives (105):
Libby – 67
Troy – 25
Yaak - 13
Commercial/Multi-Family Actives (19):
Libby – 15
Troy – 4
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Interest rates are troubling!
As of November 9, 2024 – Conforming & FHA Loans:
20-Year Fixed: 6.92%
15-Year Fixed: 6.26%

2024 has been an interesting year… and the market seems to have slowed considerably. The fact the Federal Reserve has made two cuts to their rates has had little to no impact on the interest rates charged to buy homes. In fact, that rate has continued to rise. We have a new President now. Will that have an impact on home interest rates? Time will tell.

Contact:
Team Hayes Realtors, LLC
Alice and Jim Hayes
417 Mineral Ave, Suite 1 (in the Mineral Plaza)
Libby, Montana
406-293-2725
Alice: 406-293-8364
alice@alicehayes.com
jim@alicehayes.com
Jim: 406-293-1926
www.teamhayesrealtors.com


Libby Dam 50th Commemoration begins with logo contest (posted 11/6/2024)
Ceremony to be held August 23, 2025 at Libby Dam
US Army Corps of Engineers - Libby Dam
LIBBY, MONTANA --U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched a logo contest to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Libby Dam.

Libby Dam 50th Commemoration Logo Contest officials invite high school and college students, and adults to submit their logo designs to celebrate 50 years of operations.

The contest is a lead-up event to the 50th Commemoration ceremony (e-invitation) August 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - noon at Libby Dam Visitor Center. A reception will follow the ceremony.

Open to all ages, there is no cost to submit logo designs for the contest. Entries must be submitted to LibbyDamLegacy@usace.army.mil before January 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. MT.

Libby Dam provides protection from floods, produces hydroelectric power, and manages natural and cultural resources and recreation, while contributing to irrigation and navigation operations downstream.

"We’re looking for a logo, designed by the public, that highlights Libby Dam’s many uses today," said Park Ranger Susan James. "We’ll feature the chosen logo on our commemoration materials, so we’re inviting everyone to submit their ideas for consideration."

The chosen entry will also be showcased on official commemorative products, official public website and social media.

"We hope the students who’ve joined us on our previous educational tours, will take advantage of their holiday breaks, get creative and inspired to send us their ideas," said James.

Contest entries will be displayed on the Libby Dam 50th Commemoration webpage.

For contest requirements, guidelines and rules for high school and college students and adults, click here. Kindergarten through 8th grade students can also participate in the celebrations.

For more information on the contest, contact Susan James at 406-293-5577.


Wardens investigating elk, moose shot and left to waste in northwest Montana (posted 10/6/2024)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Game wardens are investigating a pair of cases involving game animals shot and left to waste in early October, 2024.

On Oct. 4, wardens responded to a report of an elk that was killed and left to waste on private property off the upper Thompson River Road. The head was removed from the elk and the rest was left.

Anyone with possible information is asked to visit tipmont.mt.gov or call the local game warden at 406-250-9498 to provide details.

In another local incident, wardens are seeking information on a cow moose that was shot and left to waste on Clark-Hinchwood (USFS 1027) road outside Plains sometime between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4.

Anyone with possible information is asked to visit tipmont.mt.gov or call the local game warden at 406-240-2271.

Callers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.


Libby lies in the northwest corner of Montana and is nestled in a valley carved by the Kootenai River on the flank of the majestic Cabinet Mountain Range and Wilderness Area. Today about 2,800 people live within Libby proper. The main industries are lumber and wood products, mining, tourism and recreation. The movies "The River Wild" and "Always" were filmed here. Contact the Libby Chamber of Commerce for brochures, info on lodging and events, general area information, and contact information for local businesses and services.

SUMMER
When the weather warms and the mountain snows melt away, the Kootenai National Forest comes alive with over 2.2 million acres of public land as a playground. Mountain trails and lakes open up, beautiful wildflowers come in bloom, and wildlife have their young. Libby is the basecamp for the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area, 90-mile long Lake Koocanusa, the Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, and the Ten Lakes Scenic Area. There is good access to most of the Forest and plenty of room to get away from it all!

WINTER
Winter in Montana means snow, and lots of it! For those who love to play in the deep powder, the Libby area offers tremendous winter fun. Turner Mountain Ski Area, located just 22 miles from Libby, offers challenging downhill skiing with a beautiful view. Their slogan is "steep, deep and cheap", and Turner definitely lives up to that. It's still fairly undiscovered, so you can escape the crowds and get the cheapest lift tickets around. For those who love snowmobiling, there are hundreds of miles of backcountry roads to sled on in the Kootenai National Forest. Cross-country skiers and ice fishermen also can find solitude on a lake and miles of quiet forest trails to enjoy the outdoors. Those who are a bit on the wild and crazy side will love the antics of the Libby Polar Bear Club. Members take winter-time "swims" in frigid Libby Creek every Sunday from October to April. Plungers have ranged in age from 3 to 61. As long as the ice can be broken on the creek, if it has formed, the group will take their plunge, no matter the temperature.

Libby Polar Bear Club
These people must be craaaazzzzzy!
Libby Polar Bear Club

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