Skeet One
Skeet shooters Dan Ackerman, left, Dick Brown and Dave Crum. Jan. 7, 2012.
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Top adult skeet and trap marksmen
The top adult marksmen during the recent Libby Scatterguns Skeet and Trap season include, from left, Tom Bailey, Mike Cirian and Dan Ackerman. Bailey led all shooters in the nine-week skeet competition while Cirian edged Ackerman for the trap title.
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Butler Two
Amy Butler, left, Judge Wheelis and Attorney Ann German.
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Butler Three
Amy Butler, left, Attorney Ann German and Judge Wheelis.
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Butler One
Amy Butler, left, Judge Wheelis and Attorney Ann German.
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Basketball Quinn
Taylor Quinn vs. Polson 2-15-14.
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Basketball Stevenson
Shyla Stevenson vs. Polson 2-15-14
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Lauer Comish
Clerk and Recorder Tammy Lauer, left, Commissioners Tony Berget, Ron Downey and Mike Cole, discuss county tax numbers.
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Bradford Retires
Forest Supervisor Paul Bradfor retires 1-14-14
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Brigid Burke
With degrees in accounting, Executive Director Brigid Burke of the Kootenai River Development Council looks toward any and all interests to develop the Industrial Park.
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Basketball Rebound
Shyla Stevenson, left, Hailley Moe and Taylor Quinn vs. Bonners Ferry 12-10-13
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Volleyball Libby Timeout
Timeout vs. Thompson Falls
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A Home for the Holiday
As Justin Hopfinger cuts the ribbon for his family’s new home at 519 W. First St., he is joined by his wife, Shannon, and their three children, Justin, Anthony and James. Lined up behind the Hopfingers are members of the Kootenai Family Partners, the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. …
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St. John Werfelmann
The Revs. Ted Werfelmann, center, and Steven Thomas share a moment with church member Rocky Schauer.
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St. John History
Ralph and Nancy Seeley review the historical poster of St. John Lutheran Church's long history. The event Sunday was capped off with a luncheon and concert.
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Formula Fabrication
The Sweedmans of Formula Fabrication in their new showroom at 31936 Highway 2. The red No. 1 finger is the award for top in sales in Montana.
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Alternative School Mural
Central School students, from left, Cody Benefield, Lexii Combs, Olie Olson and Carl Holcomb work on the mural.
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Gold Star Mothers on Memorial Day
Gold Star Mothers Mary Teater, left, and Marie Wegner carry wreaths to lay at Libby Cemetery during a Memorial Day ceremony Monday. The ladies represent mothers who have lost a child while serving in the military. Teater is a past national president of Gold Star Mothers, having served in 1981 …
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Sequestration has forced budget cuts at Kootenai Valley Head Start.
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Tree Plant
Park Committee and Tree Board Leader Vicky Lawrence, center, directs volunteers during a recent park tree-planting at Riverfront Park.
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Levy McGrade
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Levy Head Start
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Levy Asa Wood
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Knights of Columbus
Members of the Knights of Columbus from various councils in Montana enter St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libby on Saturday evening for Mass. The representatives were part of a statewide convention held in Libby during the weekend.
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Bear Hunt Mercer
Taxidermist and hunter Gerry Mercer with bear handiwork.
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VanWorth-Rogers Signs
Flanked by Superintendent K.W. Maki and Board President Tracy Comeau, new Libby High School Principal Ruth Ann VanWorth-Rogers signs her one-year contract.
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Habitat Family
The Hopfinger family consists of Justin, Shannon, Justin, Jr., Anthony and James. The contract calls for the family to perform at least 200 hours of service toward their home.
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New Candy Company
Randie, Randy and Josh Burch display some of the many chocolates, cookies and breads they are making as part of Nanny’s Cookies and Candies at Lake Koocanusa Marina.
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Bull Lake FD Gate
Miller points across Highway 56 to the location for the planned station.
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ShamRockers
The ShamRockers performed Saturday evening at the Memorial Center.
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Flint Knapper
Bob Gray of Libby displayed his flintknapping treasures made of flint and obsidian.
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Dancer
Annie Wilkinson performed various dance routines. In this one she wore a green outfit and danced ballet.
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Green Pair
It’s safe to say Deb Frey and Neil Bernardy shared the Irish spirit.
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Rifle Range
A warning flag at the firing line signifying someone is downrange likely will be added in the coming days.
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Welch Property
No trespassing signs lined the Welch property on a border they shared with their neighbors to the east.
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Eagles Family Leaders
The Scouts are backed by their parents, David and Denise Broderick and Mort and Cindy Curtiss. Behind the parents are leaders Lance and Lora Ercanbrack, Scoutmaster Steve Boyer and former leader John Rios. The troop is sponsored by the Church of Latter Day Saints in Libby.
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Eagles Stepping Forward
Mark Curtiss, Caleb Broderick and Mike Curtiss listen as they are read the steps in achieving Eagle Scout rank.
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Library Commission
Lincoln County Librarian Rick Ball discusses a possible library move to the old Asa Wood School. Looking on from left are Administrator Bill Bischoff and commissioners Tony Berget, Ron Downey and Mike Cole.
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Troy Museum Land 2
A Great Northern Railway caboose sits on the Troy Museum site. The city still is in the planning stage for the property.
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Sheriff Tour
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Kirk Kraft explains the intricacies of the county’s dispatching center to newly elected Commissioner Mike Cole and commissioners Ron Downey and Tony Berget. The commissioners annually make the tour of the facility, and this was the first for Cole. Commissioners also toured the jail, booking, …
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Messiah Winds
Jamie Brebner played the clarinet as Edwina Smith performed on the trumpet.
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Messiah Violinist
Violinist Christine Wilkinson performed “The Messiah” on Sunday evening at the Memorial Center. The Libby Orchestra and Choir concert attracted hundreds.
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Messiah Trio Women Choir
Choir members Sherry Schweitzer, Andrea Rasmussen, Deanna Benton and Cindy Curtiss sang the evening away.
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Messiah Lorraine Braun
Lorraine Braun, the orchestra conductor.
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Messiah Choir
Choir members Carl Linn, Francis Horton and Justin Lauer performed during the inaugural pieces.
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Scrooge Nephew's Visit
Scrooge rejects the invitation of his nephew, Freddie, to come to Christmas dinner as Bob Cratchit scribes away.
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Scrooge Ghost of Present
The Ghost of Christmas Present, aka Rick Ball, left, takes Scrooge to the Cratchit home. Ebenezer Scrooge, aka, Keith Meyers, inquires about Tiny Tim’s fate.
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Tommy Cook
Tommy Cook, a project engineer with a local engineering firm, has agreed to form a committee to urge the public to vote in favor of a tax increase to support the school district.
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Gala Food Line
The evening offered various entrees and quality cuisine for the full house of guests.
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Gala Dietary
Members of the dietary staff who prepared the food include, from left, Cristita Cooper, Tom Thompson, Candy Clark, Jo Steiger, Jeanie Gilder and Julie MacDonald.
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Nutcracker Ballerinas
Dancer Annie Wilkinson, center, is flanked by Julia Martineau, left, and Saryn Wilkinson.
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Nutcracker Mice
The Tiny Mice watched during the Act 1 battle scene.
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Nutcracker Sleigh Ride
Clara, aka Isabelle Martineau, and the Nutcracker Prince, Landon Wilkinson, are pushed in the sleigh.
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Nutcracker Presenting Nutcracker
Mark Curtiss, portraying Herr Drosselmeyer, presents The “Nutcracker” to Isabelle Martineau during Friday’s performance.
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Nutcracker Lori and Dancers
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Nutcracker Ballerina
Josh Broderick held Annie Wilkinson, who played the Sugar Plum Fairy.
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Nutcracker Golden Angels
In the opening scene of Act 2, the angels lighted the way to the magic Kingdom of Sweets.
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Nutcracker Freeing the Ginger Snaps
Doug Roll, Libby mayor, portrayed Mother Ginger as the Ginger Snaps found their way to the stage from under his hoop dress.
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Koats 4 Kids
Pam Peppenger accepts a check from the folks at Timberline Auto Center. At left is Ryan Andreessen, vice president and general manager, and Chris Selle, sales consultant.
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Cecelia Dolezal
Cecelia Dolezal, a retired licensed practical nurse, called police at 3:15 a.m. Thursday when a naked man came beating on her door for assistance.
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Ground-breaking site
A Noble Excavating employee walks the site where the new St. John’s Hospital will be built. A ground-breaking is scheduled for noon Oct. 12.
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FBT Troy Coaches
Dallas Carr, left, Jim Dasios and Jeff Hawk
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KVQG Winners
The top quilters in the Kootenai Valley Quilt Guild include Jan Sanderson with her third-place quilt. In the back row, from left, are Becky Brundin, with her entry entitled “Little Bobbie,” sewn from an 80-plus-year-old photograph of her father; Glena Hook with “Morning Dew,” which won third place among Wall-Hangings, …
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Mural Kids
Students of Gayle Paden and Todd Berget participated in the mural project at a home just off Plummer Road. The students and their grades are, from left, Nicole Davis, 12; Ryan McKee, 12; Aliveyonna Reed, 6; Mason Risteau, 12, Nathaniel Price, 6; Adam LaFont, 5; Josh Massey, 11; Phyllis Lemon, …
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Radio Discussion
Lincon Conty Sheriff’s Department’s Kirk Kraft, left, listens as County Emergency Management Director Vic White addresses Commissioners about the change from wide-band to narrow-band, a change mandated by the federal government. Looking on is Emergency Management Assistant Lisa Oedewaldt. Kraft oversees the Sheriff’s Department radio system.
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Ski Patrol Rescue
Ski Patrol members on Saturday rescued Kristen Chaboya of Noxon, a friend of a ski patrol member.
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Ski Patrol Group
Ski Patrol members and friends who participated Saturday in the rescue experience include, from front left, John Head, Jack Zearfoss, Michelle Carlson and Gary Leonard. In the second row are Sarah Murphy, Steve Bryant, Doug Crum and Lynn Haggarty. In the back row from left, are Tom O’Bleness, Larry Hilderman, …
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Ignite XKE Jag
A 1971 Jaguar XKE turned heads during the cruising event on Friday night.
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Ignite Schikora Winner
Grace Ratala presented Bill Schikora his ribbon in the sports compact category.
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Ignite People's Choice Winner
Lynn and Susie Main of Spokane Valley, Wash., stand with Igniters announcer Gary Rantala, right, on Saturday after winning the Peoples’ Choice Award for their 1929 Ford Sedan Delivery. The candy brandy-wine colored sedan featured ghost flames.
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Ignite People's Choice
The 1929 Ford Sedan Delivery which won people's choice. The candy brandy-wine colored sedan featured ghost flames.
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Ignite Pedal Car Winner
Cobin Seath, 3, was the only one to win a ride at the Car show. Cobin won the Classic pedal car.
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Ignite NTS Award
Dwain and Jessie Smith, of Lethbridge, Alberta, won the N.T.S. award with their 1950 Chevy Pickup.
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Igniters Cranbrook Elvis
John (Elvis) and Joan Poweska of Cranbrook, British Columbia, enjoyed a dance Friday evening.
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Hooray 51
Detective Webb (Spencer Swimley) right, has a good laugh upon learning Milo Bravo's (Jeremy Helmrick) real name, Hannibal Hammerjingle.
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Turkey Shoot Smoke
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Trap High Scorers 1
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Turkey Shoot Lineup
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Shoot Off 2
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Shoot Off
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Skeet Winner Crum
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Chaos in the Clinic 2
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Chaos in the Clinic
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Flower Creek
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Shamrocks for Sale
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Shamrock Ring Making
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Shamrock Hat
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Face Painting
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Chamber Booth
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Antler Carver
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Jerry Bennett Water
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Stinger Welding Spool
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Stinger Track Torch
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Stinger Overhead Crane
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Stinger Brushing Steel
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Stinger Grinder
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Stinger Weld
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Stinger Span on Crane
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Stinger Band Saw
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Stinger Lunch
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Stinger Patrick Explains
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Stinger Welder in Box
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Stinger Kari Explains
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Stinger Floor Supervisor
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Stinger Beam Writing
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