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SEELEY LAKE - First Peoples Fund, a national organization supporting Native American artists, has named Jack Wallace Gladstone of East Glacier, Mont. as one of seven recipients of the 2016 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award. A nationwide committee selected the honorees and the prestigious award includes a $7,500 no-strings-attached grant. "This honor is given to a small number of artists each year to recognize their exceptional passion, wisdom and dedication to passing on ancestral...
Goal: Sole proprietor and owner of Little Debbie's Housekeeping & Handyman Services Deborah Boast offers a well-rounded service with everything from deep cleaning, changing hard to reach light bulbs, project management of remodels and additions for clients that are unable to oversee their own projects. She works to provide a quality service to the community to a client base that appreciates extra effort being put forth. "That's something we strive to teach our children every day," said Boast....
SEELEY LAKE - More than one politician has created problems for himself by speaking “off the cuff.” In the case of a politician the phrase means talking without having a written speech to refer to, or not having sufficiently thought things through before speaking. But what does that have to do with cuffs? Although a number of theories have cropped up about how, when and why the phrase came into existence, what is certain is that the cuff in question is a man’s paper shirt cuff. From the late 19th century to the early 20th, collars and cuffs...
MISSOULA - The Missoula community is currently experiencing an increase in cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD). HFMD is a common virus in young children that causes mild fever, blisters in the mouth and a rash, usually seen on the palms of hands and the soles of feet. The blisters can be painful and some kids may complain of a sore throat or a stomachache. Usually the infection goes away without any serious complications. HFMD can also occur in adults, but less commonly than in children. How is it spread? The virus can be spread...
Register Early for the Snow Joke, Caps Out at 1,000 Runners SEELEY LAKE - After last year’s unprecedented turnout of more than 800 runners, this year’s Snow Joke Half Marathon scheduled in Seeley Lake Feb. 27 looks poised to attract an even bigger field. Race organizers announced they will cap participation at 1,000 to ensure the safety of runners on the road and ease logistics. This decision may limit race day registration. Race organizers encourage runners to sign up early to be assured of a spot. Runners can sign up at Bob Ward’s in Missoula...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Seeley Lake Biathlon Cancelled Due to Lack of Snow SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Biathlon that was supposed to be held Feb. 20 at the Seeley Lake Nordic Trails has been cancelled due to the unseasonably warm weather. According to Race Coordinator Cheri Thompson, the trail into and out of the range is nearly non-existent. Switching back to the old range is not a good choice for safety reasons. Plans to hold a summer biathlon are in the works. More information will be provided once it is available. Community Bus Available for SSHS District...
SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley resident Ray Yates said he applies patience and time to transform rough gemstones into polished, multi-sided or faceted, light-catching creations worthy to be set in jewelry. He cuts and polishes semi-precious and precious gemstones including garnets, amethysts and sapphires with the aid of a faceting machine. Since he was a young boy, Yates said has been interested in geology, the study of the earth, and how gemstones are formed underground. Yates has found sapphires...
SEELEY LAKE – The late Clarence Barron "C.B." Rich of Seeley Lake was inducted into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center Feb. 6 in at the Best Western Heritage Inn in Great Falls, Mont. Rich was one of 39 inductees from the 12 districts in Montana. Seeley Lake resident Ron Cox nominated C.B. for the award. He, with the help of Rich's son Jack, wrote the biography that was read at the ceremony and will be available in the Hall of Fame. "I want to give credit to Ron to have t...
POTOMAC - A version of the Rapunzel story brought unicorns, gremlins, mushrooms, princes, trolls and the Billy Goats Gruff to Potomac along with corn and potato spies, ogres, pixies, long braids and wood elves on Feb. 6. The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) shared their expertise with 34 Potomac children for the production of Rapunzel which was conceived and written by Michael McGill. The actors and actresses provided entertainment during two show times as well as conveying a message about...
Twenty-one dog mushers will be converging on the Montana trails to run Race to the Sky starting this weekend. The 300-mile vet check will be hosted by the YMCA in Helena starting at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12. Come and watch these athletes (the dogs) receive their physicals from the International Sled Dog Veterinarians. School groups, the public and others will be able to see what the veterinarians check for before releasing the dogs to run Race to the Sky. The Camp Rimini Commemorative Run will ta...
With the winter months upon us, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding homeowners about the fire dangers associated with heating equipment. Improper use of such equipment like portable or stationary space heaters, wood burning stoves and fireplaces can be incredibly dangerous and their misuse is a leading cause of U.S. home fire deaths. According to NFPA, half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January and February. More than half of the home heating fire deaths resulted from fires...
SEELEY LAKE - Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Game Warden Bill Koppen has been enforcing the fish and wildlife laws in Seeley Lake for the past 21 years. During the 2014 and 2015 seasons he wrote 54 citations, 15 of which were to hunters who took illegal shots at a decoy, gave 32 verbal warnings and eight written warnings. While he feels the decoy program is an effective deterrent, he is working towards harsher penalties, including weapon forfeiture, for hunters who are caught violating t...
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Wayne Heggen was inducted to the Montana State University (MSU) Athletic Hall of Fame Jan. 29 for being a part of the Bobcat's 1964 wrestling team. He, along with 20 other wrestlers, was recognized for taking individual titles and winning the Big Sky Championship Tournament in 1964, 1965 and 1966. Heggen started wrestling in high school in Kalispell. That was the first time wrestling was available to Heggen and he took the opportunity. "A friend and I just d...
SEELEY LAKE – For Seeley Lake resident Jeremy Hawkinson, opening his own mechanic shop in Seeley Lake is something he has always wanted to do. Being able to fix something that is not working and at an affordable price for his customers is what Hawkinson enjoys the most. Hawkinson grew up learning about mechanics from his father, Gerald. Gerald worked on the oil rigs in Alaska prior to moving to Seeley Lake 28 years ago. "I'm following in his footsteps [as a mechanic]," said Hawkinson. "I like b...
