Instilling civic-mindedness
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Charlie Webber, at podium, addresses the Libby City Council on April 2 as Ben Scott, left, Gracie Scott, Katie Scott, Jillian Stewart, Reed Scott, Cody Watson, Kale Hall and Jack Lampton listen. The children were showing support for Ben Scott’s efforts to bolster Nordic skiing infrastructure. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby Mayor Brent Teske thanks Jack Lampton and seven other kids for attending the April 2 City Council meeting. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
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