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Thirty-five years ago... Thursday, October 20, 1988 Swan Valley girl recognized for 'superior talent,' poem to be published in national book. Tracy Kearney, Swan Valley 15- year-old, recently received notice that one of her poems will be published next spring in a book titled "Days of Future Past" published by the National Library of Poetry. The publication is considered to be a major poetry anthology which showcases the most popular poets and songwriters in America today. More than 20,000...
Our family has been part-time and full-time residents in Seeley Lake since 1969. Beginning part-time with a cabin on Boy Scout Road, situated on Seeley Lake and now full-time residents (except for snowbird time in Arizona) on Salmon Lake. A lot has changed in the previous 10 years and one of the enjoyable connections we have with Arizona residents and visitors is an active sport taking over America called Pickleball. Once considered a silly name, it is now considered a serious sport and...
Parents across the Seeley-Swan and Blackfoot Valleys got a sigh of relief last week as the 2023-2024 school year officially kicked off. With more than 250 students in Seeley, Condon, Potomac and Ovando, some new faces and projects will mark what educators hope will be a successful semester. Seeley Swan High School, Swan Valley School and the Helmville School were too busy teaching to comment for this story by press time. Seeley Lake Elementary Students are returning back to Seeley Lake Elementary with a big list of items for the fall,...
Margaret "Margo" Jane Reeve was born on Aug. 3rd, 1930, the long-awaited only-child, of David and Imogene Stutzman. Margo peacefully passed into her new life with Christ on March 31, 2023. She was 92. Graduating from Cal Berkeley with a major in history, she loved her life as an Alpha Chi and maintained those relationships throughout her life. She earned her teaching credential and started her career in elementary education; working hard in those early years to gain tenure. Margo taught in the...
Twenty Years Ago Thursday, August 21, 2003 Dawson Community college honors Seeley Lake area students for academic achievement Glendive, Montana, DCCC registrar Lane Holte has released the names of students who made the Dean's List during the spring semester of 2003. Students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher are included in the Dean's List. Ryan Plum, son of John and Dianna Plum of Seeley Lake , Monte McNally, son of Donald and Barbara McNally of Ovando, Brendan Banning, son of...
"All for one and one for all!" Shakespeare in the Park performed "The Three Musketeers" to a crowd of more than 300 on the Double Arrow Lodge lawn in Seeley Lake on Aug. 2. The annual event is brought to the community through Two Valleys Stage, the performance branch of Alpine Artisans. The play began with protagonist D'Artagnan pleading for his mother's blessing to fulfill his heart's desire of becoming one of the Musketeers of King Louie. On his venture he soon started a sword fight with...
Community foundations are organizations that can help manage community-wide discussions and collect and distribute funds for local projects. A community foundation is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people in a defined geographic area. It enables people to easily and effectively support the issues they care about—immediately, or through their wills. They serve a vital role as facilitators of good works by bringing together people from across the different sectors of the community to address social and regional challenges. I...
Fire crews on Colt Fire have continued beating out flames to add containment lines and stop the spread of the to the east. The fire was mapped at 6,680 acres the evening of Aug. 1, and only increased 156 acres from the day prior. The fire is now 19% contained — all along Colt Creek Road. The high level of containment has triggered Missoula County Sheriff’s Office to cancel the evacuation order from mile markers 27 to 31 on Highway 83. There is still an evacuation warning for the area, and oth...
SEELEY LAKE - Despite temperatures in the 90s, more than 70 runners took to the Seeley Creek Trails for the Seeley Lake Elementary Parent Teacher Club's (SLE PTC) inaugural Run With The Wild 10K, 5K and 1K Fun Runs July 22. The family-friendly event, with live music by "Keeping The Day Jobs" and a barbecue, encouraged local families to enjoy where they live and brought in racers from across the state and Florida, Colorado, Oregon and Iowa. Seeley Lake Elementary has not had a parent teacher...
Critical fire weather caused the Colt fire to grow by 1,463 acres in the last 24 hours, with the fire beginning to run into containment lines set by fire crews. The fire was at 4,390 acres overnight Monday, July 24, with 0% containment. Containment lines were tested, as winds from Monday's dry cold front pressed the fire onto a two-mile stretch of Forest Service Road 646. The fire managed to burn six acres past the contain line last night. Several spot fires also made it through the indirect...
Twenty years ago... Thursday, July 17, 2003 U.S House Panel Holds Field Hearing in Seeley Lake By Donna Love On Wednesday, July 2 the Seeley Lake Elementary School gymnasium transformed into a Committee Hearing Room for three hours when members of the U.S. House Resources Committee met there for a field hearing titled “Management Challenges on Montana’s National Forests.” Called at the request of U.S. Rep. Dennis Rehberg, R-Montana, Committee Chairman Richard Pombo, R-California, presided over the three-panel hearing with participation by Re...
July 13 Doc is at the Seeley Lake Library on Thursday mornings from 10:30-12:30 and you can sign up for a 15 minute time slot. Call (406)677-8995 to sign up to read to Doc, the reading dog. July 15 Glass Recycling, 10 a.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT Hwy 83, Seeley Lake July 16 Seeley Lake Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT -83, Seeley Lake July 18 International Choral Festival Preview, 7:00 p.m., Seeley-Swan High School, 456 Airport Road Seeley Lake July 19 Miller Colony Produce, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Baptist Church...
Seeley Lake - Since its founding in 1993, Clearwater Montana Properties has emphasized community-building as a key component of its company culture. Through its Charitable Giving Program, the company's agents give back a portion of all real estate proceeds to the communities in which they were earned. To date, the program has produced over $1,078,132 in charitable donations to causes throughout Montana, Idaho, and Washington and Wyoming. "Each year Clearwater and our agents give a portion of...
Jennifer Patchen has lived in Seeley Lake most of her life. She was shocked when she opened a letter from the Montana Department of Revenue earlier this month. “I was like ‘oh my god’” Patchen said. “I opened up that (letter) and seen (my taxes) and it was almost 100% more than last year’s.” Patchen lives behind the elementary school and is not the only one getting shocking tax assessments. Across the Seeley-Swan area — and the rest of Montana — residents are receiving new property values from the state, which coincide with their local share...
July 9 Seeley Lake Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT Hwy 83, Seeley Lake July 12 Change Your Pace Check Presentation, 12:00 p.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT Hwy 83, Seeley Lake Miller Colony Produce, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Baptist Church Parking Lot, 3116 MT Hwy 83, Seeley Lake July 15 Glass Recycling, 10 a.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT Hwy 83, Seeley Lake July 16 Seeley Lake Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT -83, Seeley Lake July 18 International Choral Festival Preview, 7:00 p.m., Seeley-Swan High...
June 30 Southwest Crown of the Continent Educational Tour, 9 a.m., Seeley Lake Ranger Station, 3583 Highway 83, Seeley Lake July 1 Book Club, 10 a.m., Seeley Lake Library, 456 Airport Rd, Seeley Lake Kramers in Concert, 4 p.m., Mission Bible Fellowship, 3158 MT Hwy 83, Seeley Lake July 2 Seeley Lake Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT -83, Seeley Lake Worship with The Kramers, 10:30 a.m., Condon Community Church July 4 See Our Center Pages July 9 Seeley Lake Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT -83, Seeley...
Recycling in Montana faces barriers not found in most other states. Due to Montana’s low population and large geographical area, it is very difficult to find markets for recycled materials that are both economical and environmentally sustainable. Currently, Montanans recycle only about 19% of the waste generated in the state, according to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Fortunately, Seeley Lake has two very popular options for making a difference through recycling! First, there are several types of items you can recycle when y...
Over the past several years Trace Stone, the U.S. government teacher at Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS), has been looking at the school sign every morning and thinking of ways to improve it. This year he was able to finally create and install a new one with the help of students and members of the community. "I hope this adds charm to our school and inspires students to undertake further projects that will enhance the school and community." Stone said. A group of seniors taking the U.S....
June 16 Landowner Stewardship Fair 11a.m.-3p.m., Swan Valley Community Hall, 6803 MT-83, Condon Preschool and Younger Story Time, 11:00 a.m., Swan Valley Community Library, 6811 Highway 83, Condon June 18 Seeley Lake Market Returns! Every Sunday through the summer, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT -83, Seeley Lake Seeley Lake Bear Fair, Activities for adults and kids, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Little Bird Lawn, 119 School Lane, Seeley Lake June 19 Story Time at the Vine, 10:30 a.m., Sparrow’s Vine, Foundation Building (back door) 3150 MT... Full story
Monkey bars, rock walls and double slides took the attention of most children walking around the Lions Club Park in Seeley Lake on Saturday, June 10. The club hosted its grand opening of a new playground, which should be a good alternative to the elementary school's now-dismantled structure. The project cemented a cornerstone into the Lions park, which has long maintained the ground for Missoula County. Rich Westin, a Seeley Lake Lions Club member, said the playground will make the area feel mor...
Twenty Years ago... June 12, 2003 Students help with start-up funds for the "Stage" Seeley Lake Elementary students viewed the Seeley-Swan Stage firsthand when the van visited the school on Thursday. The students raised money to contribute to the Senior Citizens' Transportation committee for operating and maintaining the van. Student Council President Michael Biggins and eighth grader Ryan Rammell presented a $50 check to Transportation committee member Paul Miller during lunch at the Seeley...
June 10 Loving Hearts presents a Free Annual Fashion Show and Brunch, 11 a.m. at Mission Bible Fellowship Church, Highway 83, Seeley Lake American Legion Post #63 will hold their annual Chili Cook-off and Auction Fundraiser. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Swan Valley Community Hall, Hwy 83, Condon. The Seeley Lake Lion’s Club will be hosting a free BBQ to celebrate the new playground in Lion Club’s Park on Cedar Lane in Seeley Lake. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 12 Seeley Lake Library Summer Reading Program begins and runs through Thursday, Aug 17th. Chi... Full story
On a mild but sunny Tuesday morning the qualifying athletes of Montana's Copper League for track and field had their final competition, the Meet of Champions held at the outdoor facilities of Missoula Public Schools Stadium in Missoula. The Copper League Meet of Champions is the highest tier of competition for middle school grades (six-eight) in track and field. Schools from the Bitterroot and Missoula County area meet to race, and throw in their final bids for top place. Seeley Lake...
June 2 Change Your Pace Challenge Kick -Off, 11 a.m., Foundation Building, 3150 MT-83, Seeley Lake June 3 Invasive Plant Management - Volunteer Week Pull Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Condon Work Center, 6887 MT Hwy 83, 59826 June 4 Seeley Swan High School Graduation, 1 p.m., Seeley-Swan High School, 456 Airport Road, Seeley Lake June 5 Seeley Lake Library changes to summer hours. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 456 Airport Road, Seeley Lake June 6 Seeley Lake Food Bank, 11 a.m.,... Full story
Twenty years ago... Thursday, May 29, 2003 Seeley Lake Elementary Eighth Grade Class of 2003 Thirty years ago... Thursday, June 2, 1988 Congratulations Class of '88...