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1988

Neighborhood Watch Organized

Seeley Lake businessmen are organizing a Neighborhood Watch program and will meet on March 9, 7:30 p.m. at Barney's Bar & Cafe to discuss ways to implement the program. Local law enforcement officers have already seen the positive effects of the program in Seeley Lake. According to Deputy Scott McDonald, about two weeks ago a local business owner called in to report a suspicious vehicle parked behind 1st Valley Bank during the predawn hours. Deputies investigated, found a man sleeping in his car, and sent the gentlemen on his way. 

Water District Board Considers Wells

The Seeley Lake water board met last week with representatives of Carver Engineering, a Kalispell firm, to do some serious thinking about the problems confronting Seeley Lake's municipal water supply. The working session, held just before the board's regular meeting, was dominated by the federal government's requirement for construction of a filtration plant. Apparently, the cost of such a plant is potentially so high that the board is re-considering the idea of drilling wells and abandoning its current surface water supply. Under new federal regulations, groundwater from wells is exempted from the filtration requirement. Several years ago, voters rejected a bond issue which would have provided funds for exploration and development of groundwater. 

New Chairman for Refuse Board

Citing "other commitments " Kent Brown stepped down as chairman of the Seeley Lake Refuse Disposal District last week. Brown will, however, stay on as a director. The board unanimously elected Byrl Thompson as the new chairman. Thompson, a retired geologist who moved to the area last summer, had previously served on the board as a representative for seasonal residents. The appointment of Toni Porter, operator of Leisure Lodge Resort, as an alternate director was also announced.

New Fishing Rules Apply

Catch-and-release regulations for trout go into effect for the Blackfoot River this week. Other highlights of the new 1988-89 fishing regulations include catch-and-release regulations for rainbow and cutthroat trout in the Swan River, increased Kokanee salmon limits in Swan Lake (50 per day, 100 in possession) and bull trout limits of "one in possession in a daily catch" in the Kootenai, Flathead, Swan, Stillwater and Whitefish drainages. 

Forest Roads Closed For Breakup

Snowbanks are turning to slush this week and logging roads are reported to be "muddying up" thanks to about a dozen warm spring-like days. "Breakup" traditionally marks the end of the winter season and the beginning of the spring thaw. Many timber contractors will quit hauling logs during the coming weeks because of soft road conditions.

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2003

Seeley Lake Scout Top Salesman

Star Scout Ryan Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Richards, was recognized recently with a special Montana Council plaque and other awards at the Troop 1919 Court of Honor as the Council top salesman in the 2002 popcorn sales campaign. Ryan, who has sold $16,308 worth of popcorn during his scouting career, finished 3rd in 1999, 4th in 2000, and 2nd in 2001 while building the sales skills and loyal customer base that led to his climbing to the top with total sales of $5,707 in 2002.  

School Administrators Talk About Budget Cuts

When School Superintendent Dr. Jim Clark was still interviewing for the position of superintendent the school board asked him one final question, "What is nonnegotiable'."

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