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CONSERVATION EVENTS — LIBBY DUCKS UNLIMITED CONSERVATION DINNER

Kootenai Valley DU Chapter Called Them In
By Raf Viniard
I try to make it to as many events as I can but the night of the
Kootenai Valley Ducks Unlimited Conservation Dinner, I had other
commitments already planned. I hear I missed a heck of a good
time. I had to reach out to Jon Jeresek and Western News
photographer Paul Sievers to cover this event and a fine job they
did.
News Release from Jon Jeresek, Chairperson: “On Saturday, April 30th, the Kootenai Valley
Chapter of Ducks Unlimited hosted its 31st conservation dinner. A full house at the Ponderosa
Room in Libby feasted on barbeque pork ribs, pulled pork, and roasted chicken. The all you can
eat dinner by Frank Hendrickson topped off with several hot dishes, salad bar, fruit trays, appetizers and dessert. The night got off to a
rousing start with guns awarded to sponsors and youth members. Thereafter, raffles, live and silent auctions, and door prizes found winners
for nearly 200 prizes. A total of 15 guns found new homes during the evening. Jeff and Nellie Brooks from Torgy's Casino kept the hppy
crowd well hydrated throughout the evening. Our conservation dinner is hosted the last Saturday of April each year. Jon Jeresek at 406-293
-8246 is you contact for information.
Ducks Unlimited is the world leader in wetland conservation with nearly 14 million acres protected, restored, enhanced, and developed.
Montana ranks 3rd in the nation for waterfowl production, only behind North and South Dakota. For every dollar we raise, Ducks Unlimited
invests $3 in wetland conservation right here in Montana.” Let’s see if you recognize any of these winners:

“Filling the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever!”

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