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SEELEY LAKE – Saturday afternoon, May 9 Clearwater Montana Properties CEO Kevin Wetherell found himself in the crosshairs of a social media storm when his name and image appeared on a post in the "Justice For Gregory and Travis McMichael" private Facebook group. The post, accompanied with a photo of a tactical shotgun lying on a chair read, "Stay out of our Neighborhoods and this incident will not happen again." Wetherell quickly denied the post on his personal page posting, "I was hacked, or s...
SEATTLE, WASH. – When Addy "Boo" Trevino's parents Jen and Treay agreed to donate cells following Addy's initial brain tumor biopsy, they had no idea that gift would allow researchers all over the world the opportunity to continue to study their growth and test new treatments three years later. Seattle Children's Hospital Pediatric Neuro-oncologist and Addy's doctor Nicholas Vitanza will soon be submitting the results of a study for peer review and publication in a scientific journal. The study...
SEELEY LAKE – Every few minutes the phone rang at All Decked Out on Monday. Owner Becki Robbins did her best to work her customers in but she is booked solid for this week and into next. Robbins was shut down March 23. She doesn't qualify for grants because she doesn't have any employees. While she could get a small business loan she declined and has continued to use her two months of reserve to pay bills through this unexpected emergency. "Being in business in Seeley is so unstable," said R...
SWAN VALLEY – The Swan Valley community celebrated their blessings at the second annual Condon Easter Egg Hunt May 9. This event, scheduled for April 11, was postponed due to the statewide shelter in place order issued for coronavirus. Organizer Edward Klassen said the event went great. He hoped everyone had a great time and he is looking forward to more participation next year. Klassen thanks all the businesses for their support, the volunteers that helped set it up and his wife Heidi and d...
If a Democrat is elected as president we will see socialism and then communism, faster than going down a greased slide. I watched in dismay as I saw democratic governors take on communistic rules to control their states. Is this a practice run for their future plans? Some things we need to do and not do: 1. We need to bring back industry from China, especially medical. 2. Do not sell any more property to China. Communist China is not our friend. 3. Fire Cristopher Wray and clean house in the FBI. 4. Prosecute Comey, McCabe, Hillary, Peter Strzo...
I am writing to ask you to join me and support Kimberly Dudik to be Montana’s next Attorney General. Kimberly has the type of wide ranging experience, being an attorney for nearly 18 years practicing both civil and criminal law, that Montana needs in its Attorney General. Not only is she an attorney, Kimberly has led key reforms to protect children from sexual abuse, stop human trafficking and reform our criminal justice system so more people receive the treatment they need for chemical dependency and mental health issues that all too often lea...
Our Governor Steve Bullock has made an error in judgment with his decision to force Montana landlords into canceling evictions and extending rental payments. What Bullock fails to realize is that although most tenants will eventually pay the rents that are owed, some will stay in the rental as long as they can before sneaking out. This does not take into account those late charges the landlord might still have to pay on related loans. Because of the fact that the Governor is not willing to cover these expenses that he has forced onto landlords,...
For whatever it’s worth, this is for whom I’m voting in selected Democratic Primary races and why. One of the most important votes you will cast is for Montana Supreme Court (at the end of the ballot). Most people ignore it, so your vote will carry extra weight. Mike Black is by far the superior candidate. He enjoys the support of six of the retired Supreme Court Judges (out of seven). The incumbent is essentially a puppet for the Koch organization. State Auditor (really the Insurance and Securities Commissioner): Shane Morigeau. Shane is a v...
We are all familiar with the adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Juanita Vero is the exception. Vero, who is running to maintain her seat as Missoula County Commissioner, is the real deal. Juanita Vero is representative of the working landscape and rural values we love and cherish. She was raised on the back of a horse and received her early education in a two-room schoolhouse and in the wonders of the Blackfoot River Valley. She’s a fourth generation Montana dude rancher, cooperative conservationist, daughter, friend and...
During this time of sheltering-in-place and isolation, many people are struggling with being alone or even in the same shelter with family members. Isolation is particularly difficult for extraverted people who need external experiences to feel energized. This is less critical for introverted people who need internal experiences to feel energized. Regardless of one's personality type, isolating can introduce new experiences for personal development. Personal development means that we get to...
The Seeley Swan Pathfinder was one of more than 200 news organizations to receive nearly $16 million in grants through the Facebook Journalism Project’s relief fund for local news. The grant will be used to hire a part-time reporter, grant free and reduced local and regional advertising to businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19 and grant free and reduced subscriptions to high-risk residents. The COVID-19 Local News Relief Grant Program was designed to provide support for US local news organizations serving a critical role for c...
The final, unofficial results until canvass are in for the Seeley Lake Sewer Board, Seeley Lake Elementary Board of Trustees and the Seeley Lake Elementary General Fund Levy. The Sewer District election had approximately 67 percent voter turnout and the School Board and bond had approximately 64 percent turnout. For the Sewer Board of Directors' two open positions, Thomas P. Morris and Jason Gilpin received more than double the votes than the closest candidate Duane Anderson. Morris received 168...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Ranger District staff is working hard to reopen developed campgrounds by Memorial Day weekend or shortly after depending on current conditions. Campgrounds and rental facilities across the Lolo National Forest will begin a phased reopening on May 13 based on seasonal availability and facility conditions. Until then, developed campgrounds and rentals remain temporarily closed. "The number one priority for the [Seeley Lake Ranger] District from now until Memorial Day...
"Thinking will not overcome fear-but action will." ~ W. Clement Stone Before COVID-19, most of us had no idea what fear the word, "Pandemic" would evoke in our minds and how drastically it would alter our normal routines. The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic had little relevance for most and a 2020 pandemic seemed as unlikely as a blizzard in August! The Weather Channel did, however, report an "unprecedented August snow event" in Great Falls (8.3 inches) in 1992. Yes! August snowstorms and pandemics...
The Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited, in collaboration with many different private landowners, agencies and other non-profits, has been working over the past 30 years restoring habitat for trout populations across the Blackfoot and Clearwater watersheds. Trout that live in Montana's rivers and streams rely on cold, clean water with plenty of open miles to swim long distances and ample hiding spaces in deep pools full of wood, root systems and overhanging trees. We are proud to work on...
SEELEY LAKE – "I miss the sounds of the gym. I'm just really excited to hear the hum of people," said Terryl Bartlett, Owner of Optimal Fitness in Seeley Lake. "I love that gym, I love all the people that come and I cannot wait to open the doors." After being closed since March 18, Optimal Fitness will reopen May 15. While hours will be reduced and hourly sign ups required, Bartlett is doing everything she can to make the gym as safe, clean and accessible as possible while complying with the G...
God had covenantally promised property, posterity and prosperity to the children of Abraham (see Genesis 12:1-3) if they were loyal to Him. At Mount Sinai, God revealed the covenantal instructions for loyalty through Moses to the Israelites. Insofar as the Israelites were loyal to God by keeping the commandments, they experienced the blessings of the Abrahamic covenant. And insofar as they were disloyal to God by purposefully breaking the commandments and refusing to heed God's loving...
SWAN VALLEY - Dan Maloughney, 70, of Condon passed away April 30 from a brain hemorrhage. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at later dates. Born in Butte, Mont. Sept. 9, 1949 he was the youngest of five children of John and Ann Maloughney. From an early age he enjoyed working on anything mechanical and collecting "treasures". He graduated from Butte Central Catholic High School in 1967. After high school, Dan attended Northern Montana College and graduated with a bache...
SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Emergency Services lost a vital member on April 30, 2020. Dan Maloughney served the community for 40 years, starting with the QRU when it formally organized as one of the founding members, then with the fire department upon its inception. Serving in many formal capacities over the years, the latest being the Medical Chief, Dan was passionate about learning all he could about the COVID-19 virus so he could keep the community and all of our members safe. He was very...
SWAN VALLEY – "I love to sew and I love to feel like I'm helping people," said Dixie Parker of Condon who has made more than 671 cloth masks since mid-March. Parker, who was encouraged to start making masks by daughters Casey Graham and Kellie Auchenbach, is giving away the masks to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Not only has she supplied masks to those in her community but veterans in Colorado and health care workers in Colorado, Washington and Arizona. "I was just so t...
Firefighters responded to a wildland fire south of Placid Lake around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, May 10. Fire Chief Dave Lane said no one was hurt and no structures were threatened. The fire was controlled Sunday night. According to Lane, the homeowner was burning an anthill on the property a couple days prior to the wildfire. The fire continued to burn underground and resurfaced Sunday afternoon. With the higher temperatures and wind, the fire took off. The fire grew to five acres burning in grass and...
Did you know that not getting enough physical activity has been linked to illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's and high blood pressure? So how much activity is enough to help protect against diseases like these? The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults over 65 years need to do two types of physical activity aerobic exercise and strengthening. 1. Aerobic: Be active daily and perform your aerobic activity (walking, biking, tennis, gardening,...
SWAN VALLEY – Flathead National Forest and concessionaire Flathead Valley Campgrounds are working hard to open developed fee campgrounds over the next three weeks, with most sites anticipated to fully open by Memorial Day weekend. Rental cabin facilities will also begin a phased reopening, expected on or before Memorial Day weekend based on seasonal availability and facility conditions. Currently, dispersed camping is available in developed sites in many non-fee campgrounds. People should avoid dispersed camping in fee campgrounds due to a...
SEELEY LAKE – The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office received reports this past week of scammers contacting Seeley-Swan residents and soliciting money over the phone. While there are more and more scams happening, the Federal Communications Commissioners offers the following tips to help protect yourself from the gamut of scams, including coronavirus scams: • Do not respond to calls, texts or emails from unknown numbers or any others that appear suspicious. • Do not confirm information requested from callers. • Never share your personal...
Weekly COVID-19 update As of May 11, there are 459 cases of COVID-19 in Montana including 423 recoveries, 62 hospitalizations with four currently hospitalized and 16 deaths due to COVID-19 complications. Missoula County has had 41 cases. There has been one death and everyone else has recovered. • The Seeley Lake Library remains closed. • For the most up-to-date and accurate information and best ways of protecting yourself and others, please refer to the Missoula County-City Health Department website http://missoula.co/cvirus or call 406...
