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BOZEMAN - After low flows in some of Montana’s rivers last summer caused issues for irrigators, anglers and recreationists, the spring and summer runoff this year looks to yield above average streamflows, according to snowpack data released by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Snowpack across the state is above normal for May 1 in all but a few sub-basins. Basins west of the Divide, which typically peak during the month of April, are all above normal with high elevations still gaining as of the end of the month. East of t...
SEELEY LAKE - Heather Mincey is the new District Clerk/Business Manager for Seeley Lake Elementary (SLE). She brings 18 years of experience working in finance and accounting at the University of Montana (UM). She is looking forward to being able to be more a part of the community and help SLE continue to think outside the box when it comes to dealing with the biggest challenge, money. Mincey was born in Missoula and was raised in Potomac. She has lived in Seeley Lake for the past 21 years....
SEELEY LAKE – It's that time of year where local groups and organizations clean the ditches of Highway 83 to help beautify the valley. The Seeley Lake Lions Club is no exception. This year, they had five Leos join them for the Leos' first community project. The objective of the Leo Club is to provide youth with the opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community. The Leo motto is Leadership, E...
SEELEY LAKE - On May 4, guitar and banjo players, vocalists, pianists and an accordion player joined the Seeley-Swan Mountain Bells in presenting an evening of Music Galore. This is the fifth year the Mountain Bells have hosted the free event that invites local musicians to show off their skills and entertain the community. The 10 members of Seeley-Swan Mountain Bells introduced the wide-ranging scope of the program by playing three distinctively different songs. The first, "Apassionata," an...
HELENA – Montana State Parks announced that it is seeking public comment on the 2017 Biennial Fee Rule, an assemblage of user fees and associated rules for the Montana State Park system. Public comments will be accepted through Wednesday, May 31 at 5 p.m. The proposed user fees include adjustments to premium site and backcountry camping fees and establishes a pet fee for yurt, cabin and tipi rentals. The proposed fee rule also clarifies language regarding peak season dates at individual parks. Specific highlights include: • Modifies pre...
MCT’s The Wiz of the West Audition and Performance SEELEY LAKE - An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT) production of “The Wiz of the West” May 15 at 3 p.m. at Seeley Lake Elementary (SLE). The final performance of the play will be presented Friday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at SLE. “The Wiz of the West” has been described as a fairy tale with a twang. A down-home, country telling of every cowpoke’s favorite yarn…Aw, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home on the range. Those auditioning should arrive at 3 p.m. and plan to...
BILLINGS – At her parole hearing April 21, Seeley Lake woman Becky Lynn Richards admitted she shot her husband Jim after 25 years of maintaining her innocence. The Montana Board of Pardons and Parole denied her parole and said she would be eligible for parole again in three years. On March 5, 1992 Richards reported that her husband Jim had committed suicide. Jim died from a gunshot wound to the head. Law enforcement initially ruled it a suicide based on Richards' story. However, seven months aft...
SEELEY LAKE – The reality of wildfires burning more frequently with higher intensity and across larger areas was the hot topic Thursday, April 27 during the Era of Megafires event in Seeley Lake. Guest speaker Dr. Paul Hessburg shared the story about why he feels megafires (fires larger than 100,000 acres) are happening. Instead of fear, his mission was to incite a call to action and a feeling of power to change the way wildfires affect people's homes, neighborhoods, towns and the landscapes tha...
MISSOULA - Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) senior Gavin Mercado and junior Cameron Haines were recognized as two of Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) Most Inspiring Students at a banquet April 20. They were a part of a group that teachers and school staff recognized for excelling despite incredible odds. The Most Inspiring Students Banquet has been held for the past six years. Award recipients were nominated because they serve as examples of perseverance, determination and as role models for...
GREENOUGH – It is calving season in the Blackfoot. Sunset School students had the opportunity to learn about the calving and ranch operations at the Paws Up Ranch from Ranch Manager Kyle Kelley and his wife Leigh on April 26. Students took a hay ride through the 'fresh' calving area where the calves are less than one week old, toured the calving barn and bottle fed a calf and lamb. This is the second year Sunset School has visited the Kelleys whose daughter Claire attends Sunset School. Leigh o...
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Ranger District is planning to conduct prescribed burning this spring if weather, fuel and air quality conditions allow for safe and effective operations. The project areas include two locations, both adjacent to Seeley Lake. One is located just south of Seeley Lake within the Horseshoe West Project Area. The Horseshoe West Project Area has approximately 1,100 acres of understory prescribed burning that could come into prescription this spring. The prescribed under-burn objectives include: enhance soil...
SEELEY LAKE – The Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) Board of Trustees recognized trustee Debbie Dupree for her 15 years of service at their April 25 board meeting at Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS). They also took public comment that included a request for drivers’ education in Seeley Lake. MCPS Board Chair Marcia Holland and MCPS Superintendent Mark Thane recognized Dupree for her service on the board on behalf of the board, the community and the students of SSHS. She received a gift from the board and everyone in attendance enjoyed cak...
SWAN VALLEY - All 31 Swan Valley Elementary (SVE) School kindergarten through eighth grade students participated in a Science Fair held April 26. It was the culminating activity resulting from the Swan Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) grant SVE received this school year. The funds enabled the students to visit the Insectarium in Missoula, Mont., the Planetarium at the University of Montana and hosted the Mr. G science show. The students were also able to work with the We Are Montana in the...
SWAN VALLEY – Swan Valley Elementary School's (SVES) third through fifth grade class hosted a Poetry Slam April 28 in honor of National Poetry Month. Each student chose one or two poems to share with the rest of the SVES students and members of the community. During the month of April the students wrote one poem per day. Teacher Erica Carroll said she had been to poetry slams in the past and thought it would be a fun way to showcase the students' work. A poetry slam is a competition at which p...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Trailblazers 4-H Club hosted a dinner and silent auction to celebrate the club's 25 years of service to the community. Sophomore Trailblazer Nicole Williams organized the event as a part of her teen leadership project. The goal was to give back to the community and thank them for their support. Williams decided to host the spaghetti feed and dessert auction fundraiser in conjunction with the 25-year celebration. They set a budget of $250 for the event. "The money t...
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Juan de Santa Anna is known in the valley for his photography – portraits, weddings, group events, landscapes. He said he is passionate about photography but he is just as passionate about fly fishing. His wife Randi de Santa Anna includes among her passions hiking, wildflowers and just being out in nature. Together they have found a way to infuse their passions into their employment. The result is Four Season Forays. Four Season Forays offers day and hal...
Goal: Six Point Construction Inc. of Potomac is owned by longtime Potomac residents Bob and Crystal Cheff. The goal of Six Point Construction Inc. is two fold: to provide for family and to build the most affordable and cost effective projects for their customers. History: Bob is a self-proclaimed "hands on" owner who prefers to do as much as possible himself. "Of course there are parts that I sub [contract] out, like concrete, plumbing and electrical," he said. In 2005, Bob and his best friend...
SWAN VALLEY – For more than 20 years the Swan Valley AARP has sponsored the biennial Speech Contest for local students. On April 26, Swan Valley Elementary School (SVES) students gave their speeches for their fellow students, community members and AARP judges. Supervising teacher Susan Bracha felt all of the students did an amazing job and was proud of each one. Thirteen fifth through eighth grade students chose one of three categories for their speech: an original speech, a memorized speech or...
Death Notice – Steven Johnstone SEELEY LAKE – Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a call Saturday April 22 at the Wolf Ridge Apartments. Steven Johnstone was found dead in his apartment. Deputy Mike Sunderland said, “He died of natural causes. Nothing was deemed suspicious.” Movie Night at the Seeley Lake Fire Hall May 6 SEELEY LAKE – The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office and Seeley Lake Rural Fire District invite youth and families to the Seeley Lake Fire Hall May 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. Tacos will be served before the fe...
BOSTON, MASS – Seeley Lake resident Loren Rose participated in the 121st Boston Marathon April 17. While he finished 12 minutes slower than he had hoped, Rose said nothing compared to the overall experience. He is one of only a few Seeley Lake residents and part-timers who have competed in the marathon. Rose has run six marathons prior to running the Boston: three Missoula Marathons, two Portland Marathons and the Prague Marathon. After running the Prague Marathon in 2014, Rose's wife Pam g...
MISSOULA - Due to serious and potentially hazardous infrastructure conditions resulting from higher than normal levels of snowfall and runoff, as well as heavier rains, Missoula County Public Works, with the approval of Missoula County Commissioners, has decided to cut the dust abatement program this year. In previous years, Missoula County has abated approximately 80 miles of road and offered a shared-use program since 2010. The county has worked to supplement its own program with resident participation wherever possible by allowing residents...
The new intersection (right middle) of Grizzly Drive and Riverview Drive in Seeley Lake. The old access (left middle - now rehabbed) was bisecting private property. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) negotiated with owner Kevin Wetherell to gain legal access to the state lease lots on Grizzly Drive. DNRC Clearwater Unit Manager Kristen Baker-Dickinson said Wetherell was paid fair market value including the road construction costs for the easement. They are in...
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Sewer District (SLSD) Board is moving forward with a public outreach program after receiving a second chance at funding. The funding package from the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (RD) consists of $5.7 million in grants and $4.4 million in loans. Manager Greg Robertson recommended that the board utilize the services of a public outreach and education firm. At its March meeting, the board received a proposal from PartnersCreative to create and run a public outreach program. The public ou...
MISSOULA - The Montana Department of Commerce, through its Community Development Block Grant program, has awarded a grant to Missoula County to provide homeowners with assistance paying for home rehabilitation and repair costs. The program is administered by District XI Human Resource Council, Inc. (HRC) in an effort to address health and safety issues for homeowners, make their home comfortable and adaptable to their needs and help increase the quality of housing available in Missoula County. To be eligible for the Home Rehabilitation...
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Regional Planning Committee (SVRPC) members addressed the Wildland-Urban Interface and Regulatory Framework sections of the Land Use Element contained in the draft growth plan at their April 17 meeting. The committee agreed with the wording of the original Wildland-Urban Interface section and voted to accept it. The Regulatory Framework section generated a lengthy discussion about the community’s aversion to regulations and zoning in the growth plan as expressed in the visioning comments and neighborhood m...
