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SEELEY LAKE - Two snowmobilers from Missoula spent the night in the Upper Marshall Creek Drainage at Big Rock after getting lost west of Marshall Lake. Using two fixed-wing airplanes the next morning, Seeley-Swan Search and Rescue (SSSAR) was able to locate the the snowmobilers . No one was injured and both riders rode their sleds out. According to SSSAR Chief Gerry Connell, four snowmobilers from Missoula rode into the upper Marshall Creek drainage Wednesday, Feb. 10. When two of the riders had mechanical problems they rode out, leaving the...
SEELEY LAKE – Owned by Addrien Marx since August 1995, Greg Tabish of Missoula will officially become the new owner of Rovero’s as of March 1. Addrien is looking forward to a new chapter in her life and is confident she is leaving her “Rovero’s family” in good hands. The community is invited to a “Good Luck, Best Wishes” open house luncheon with snacks, beverages and cake Friday, Feb. 26 from 12-4 p.m. at the store. After purchasing land for their retirement home in the late 1970s, Addrie...
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake musher Roy Etnire missed fourth place by a nose in this year's 100-mile Race to the Sky. Etnire finished one second behind Rick Larson from Sand Coulee, Mont. riding into Seeley Lake at 7:18 a.m. Sunday morning. Etnire was impressed with how good the trails were and was very pleased with the high caliber of dog teams and mushers out for this year's race. This was Etnire's fourth 100-mile Race to the Sky. His first two years he finished in first place and last year finis...
Most Montanans have their favorite outdoor places. It might be a trout stream, a view from a mountaintop or a mountain bike loop. Wherever your favorite places are, chances are they are on Montana’s public lands. Management of our public lands is a hot topic. Some radicals want to control public lands unlawfully using guns. The American Land Council led by their new CEO, Montana state Sen. Jennifer Fielder, wants to take control of our public lands through legislation. Both efforts ignore the fact that the majority of Montanans treasure p...
SEELEY LAKE - I would like to comment on the resent articles in the Missoulian concerning the problems within the Forest Service (“Recreation, Heritage & Wilderness” by Rob Chaney in the Feb. 7 issue http://missoulian.com/news/local/u-s-forest-service-strategy-offers-candid-look-at-system/article_36ce9768-6fe3-51a3-a5f7-0c3ee997241d.html and “Marten Sees Challenges Ahead for Region 1” by Rob Chaney in the Feb. 9 issue http://missoulian.com/news/local/marten-sees-challenges-ahead-for-forest-service-region/article_d6caef25-2ac...
Let us look at the incredible amount of beautiful public land available to the people of Montana and our visitors. On the federal level alone we have: United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks, the United States Park Service, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Army Corps of Engineers. With a few exceptions the above listed MANAGERS of OUR Public lands are duplicated on the state level. What do most have in common? To manage our PUBLIC lands for ALL of us. Hunters, hikers, skiers,...
A fiery debate has broken out about refugees and especially about the possibility of refugees in Missoula, fanned perhaps by the sometimes incendiary tenor of the Presidential primary debates. But a more dispassionate examination of the facts suggests that things are nowhere near as dire as some fear. At the outset, we need to acknowledge that Europe finds itself in the most serious crisis in a generation. Hundreds of thousands of refugees are pouring across open borders into Germany alone, a country smaller than Montana. And the combustible...
MISSOULA - Mike Hopkins from Missoula has filed to run as a Republican for House District 92. House District 92 includes the areas surrounding Seeley Lake, Bonner, Potomac, Condon, East Missoula and Clinton. Currently representing House District 92, David "Doc" Moore has decided not to seek reelection. "I knocked on doors for Doc Moore's campaign and I am proud to call him my friend. With his decision not to seek reelection, I want to make sure that the people of House District 92 have a...
SEELEY LAKE - "On the day before Halloween 2001, Tim Hilston left his Great Falls, Montana home and drove around 100-miles to the Blackfoot Clearwater Game Range, a stunning stretch of forest and meadow near Seeley Lake, Montana. It is grizzly country, but Hilston was there for elk. He found his elk first, then the bear found him", so writes Livingston author Scott McMillion. McMillion will be reading from "Mark of the Grizzly" on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Grizzly Claw Trading Company...
I don't hear as good as I used to. It's really no big deal since most of the fellas I associate with can hear even less then I can. My hearing is failing for a number of reasons, one of which is a story in itself. The main reason for this article is I guess my age. But when ya take your coffee with fellas even older than me... well it takes on a whole new dimension. A few weeks ago I was takin' my mornin' coffee with Gene, Jim, John and Virgil. Now the only one who can really hear is Gene. John...
It's winter. Nights are long, often cold. Days are short, sometimes with a sun that acts like it doesn't want to come out and play. Depending on our disposition and age, we might smile or growl about the cold and snow. But if we go outside for any length of time we dress for the weather. Birds that stay here, that do not migrate, have evolved some ingenious ways to dress for the weather, to stay alive. Of all the creatures on this planet, only birds have feathers. They can range from about...
SWAN VALLEY – The Swan Valley Regional Planning Committee (SVRPC) decided on the ground rules for the March 2 community meeting to which the community will be invited to bring questions and comments regarding the draft Swan Valley-Condon Regional Plan (SVRP) for the Swan Valley. The meeting will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall. While there will be copies of the draft plan available at the meeting, the public is invited to review it ahead of time at the Swan Valley Library or online by visiting w...
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Elementary School (SVE) board discussed the Swan Valley Regional Plan (SVRP) at their monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 9. They addressed how the SVRP will impact the school. They considered how the board will respond to the SVRP committee with comments on the school’s needs, growth and future along with other improvements to the SVRP before the public comment meeting March 2. The SVE board members agreed with board chairperson John Mercer that the SVRP Committee did a phenomenal job addressing the protection of sceni...
My mentor, co-worker and friend Rollie Johnson told those words to me in 2001. My mom had just died and I was entering into my senior year of college. I had mounds of responsibilities (from work to clubs to school to church and everything in-between) on my plate and I was emotionally broken. I didn’t know how to function with this new heaping pile of hurt from losing my mom. So, through my tears and pain, I told Rollie that I just wasn’t sure what to do because I had committed myself to so many things. And I wasn’t just a participant – I was a...
POTOMAC - Ralph Victor Hult of Potomac passed away Feb. 7, after his long courageous battle with a rare lymphoma, surrounded by family and friends. This bright star was born in Hollywood, Calif., on Sept. 11, 1954 to Ralph and Virginia (Adams) Hult, the fourth child of seven to be welcomed into this world. Ralph's early childhood was spent in Northern California, attending schools in Chico, Cohasset and Sterling City until the age of nine. When Ralph was nine, his grandparents, Ernie and Katie... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Billie Patricia Shiner, Anaconda, Mont. passed away Feb. 6. She was born Billie Patricia Ward to James and Laura Ward March 10, 1936 in Anaconda, Mont. where she spent all of her younger life and graduated from Anaconda High. She married Rudy W. Shiner May 5, 1955 and had two children. After a few years of marriage they moved to Seeley Lake, Mont. She eventually moved back to Anaconda to be near family after the passing of her husband. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) recognized their senior basketball athletes along with their families at the last Blackhawks home game of the season Saturday, Feb. 13 against Victor....
OVANDO - Jim Bauer started logging with the Anaconda Company out of Missoula in 1956 after graduating from Missoula County High School. When he sold his logging business in 1988 he'd overcome many challenges and seen many changes in innovations and logging philosophy. Bauer first became interested in logging because his two uncles were loggers. He also loved being outdoors so it seemed like a good fit. He started working for Dick Rossignol with the Anaconda Company. His uncle Al Wulfekuhle was...
Goal: Sole owner and operator of Jude's Pet Sitting, Jude Delgado lives in the home with the pets she is taking care of and tries to follow the pet's normal routine as close as possible. She feels this is the best for the pets because they are less confused and adapt readily to her. History: Delgado has had pets her whole life and has been told by many people that she has a gift with dogs. When Delgado moved to Clearwater Junction in July 2012 after retiring as a social worker, she quickly...
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley - Swan Search & Rescue (SSSAR) volunteers suited up in their Ice Commander suits and went for a swim at the inlet of Salmon Lake Feb. 6. This was part of their continued training to be ready in case there is a need for a cold water rescue. SSSAR is all volunteer and assists with search and rescue operations year round. For more information or to volunteer contact SSSAR Chief Gerry Connell, 210-1150....
POTOMAC - The Potomac Pioneers girls' basketball team of seven has begun the season with two wins on their home court. They beat the DeSmet Padres by 28 points Feb. 9 followed by a five point win against the Clinton Cougars Feb. 11. The Potomac team is comprised of fifth through eighth-graders: Lillie Leathers and Ashbeigh Hall represent the fifth grade; Hailey Oien and Tamra Andell are sixth-graders; Shaianne Barnes is a seventh-grader; and Michaela Ailport along with Jennifer Kimmel are the...
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Warhawks travelled to Drummond for the season ending Blackfoot Valley League tournament Saturday, Feb. 13 with high expectations as the defending League champions but fell short in both games. Seated against the number one ranked team, Avon, the Warhawks failed to get off to a good start and played catch up for all the game before losing 40 to 27. Missed shots and turnovers hurt the local team against a strong, seasoned team that was undefeated for the season....
SEELEY LAKE - Despite a morning rain and unseasonably warm temperatures, SLE Outside hosted the fourth annual Skiesta at the Seeley Lake Nordic trails Feb. 13. This year 36 racers from Seeley Lake, Missoula and Butte youth ski clubs participated in the 1 kilometer (K), 3K, 5K and 10K races. First, second and third places were awarded for four different age groups split by boys and girls. Very few racers did not receive a ribbon for their efforts and a few lucky ones received a door prize for...
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks finished off their regular season with a pair of wins against Darby and Victor extending their record to 17-1 overall. Their 13-1 in conference record earns them the 13-C District Title as they head to this week's district tournament. Versus Darby The Lady Blackhawks took on the Tigers Feb. 12 in Darby. The Lady Blackhawks tamed the Tigers early, outscoring them two to one in the first half. Though the Tigers weren't ready to give up, the Blackhawks continued to...
The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks wrapped up their regular season defeating Darby and falling to Victor. They finished the season with an overall record of 7-11 and a 6-8 in conference record placing them sixth in District 13-C as they head to district tournaments this week. Versus Darby The Blackhawks headed to Darby to take on the Tigers Feb. 12. The Blackhawks took a nine-point advantage over the Tigers in the second quarter. They were able to further their lead through the second half to a 61-47...
