Articles from the January 21, 2016 edition
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Snowmobilers Out for Fun
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Driftriders snowmobile club packed the Seeley Lake Community Hall Saturday night and ran the trails on Sunday for their annual Snow Ball Weekend. Snowmobilers came from...
Mondul's Photo Chosen for 2016-2017 Lions Club Phone Directory
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake resident Ann Mondul’s photograph of bear grass was chosen for the front cover of the 2016-2017 Seeley Lake Lions Club phone book. This is the second time Mondul has...
Gone Fishing for Peace of Mind
SEELEY LAKE - While fishing was slow, the opportunity to put to rest the day-to-day stresses of life and a chance to connect with like-minded veterans and emergency personnel was the success of Fish...
A Big Pain in the ... Back
You remember Del my old neighbor that had borrowed my mules during his fight with cancer. As I mentioned he was old school and really mistreated this little team. I went to see 'em. Thru no...
SSHS Highest Graduation Rate
SEELEY LAKE - It was recently reported that Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) had the highest graduation rate of all high schools in western Montana. The Seeley-Swan graduation rate was a perfect 100 percent! Congratulations to the students, parents,...
All Non-snowmobile Trail Users Please Support Three-Year Snowmobile Trail Pass
SEELEY LAKE - No, I do not have or ride a snowmobile but I take great advantage of the Seeley Lake Driftriders snowmobile club’s excellent trail and road grooming. I have a highly energetic dog named Arrow and we walk or hike the groomed roads...
Thank You Seeley Lake!
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Pond Hockey would like to send an enthusiastic Thank You to all who helped make the sixth annual Seeley Lake Pond Hockey Tournament a terrific event! To organizers, participants, volunteers, spectators, and the Seeley Lake...
Seeley Lake Residents Encouraged to Adopt a Hydrant
SEELEY LAKE - It is that time of the year where snow can become a problem for your local Fire District getting access to fire hydrants. Seeley Lake is very fortunate to have such a well-maintained...
MDT Rejects Traffic Study and Cell Tower Permitting Discussed
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Community Council (SLCC) discussed its options after the state rejected the council’s request for traffic safety improvements on Highway 83 at its Jan. 11 meeting. The council also discussed the issue of new cell...
Missoula County Seeking Election Judges
MISSOULA - Missoula County is seeking civically engaged and interested community members to serve as one of 800 election judges for the 2016 election year. This is a paid public service position that serves voters on Election Day. Missoula County is...
Set the Stage-Sell Your House!
Selling a home has become far more complicated than it used to be. Every owner wants the same thing: the best deal with the least amount of hassle! Do yourself and your realtor a favor by being committed to the process of selling your home. Start by...
Raptors Receive Second Chance at Wild Skies
POTOMAC - Wild Skies Raptor Center is a non-profit rehabilitation facility in Potomac specializing in raptors and native birds. The mission is to provide care, rehabilitation and eventual release of...
Carrie Sokoloski Joins Council; Elections in May
SEELEY LAKE - Carrie Sokoloski was appointed to the Seeley Lake Community Council (SLCC) in December, filling the vacancy created by Cathy Kahnle's move to Flathead County. Sokoloski moved to Seeley...
Committee Approves Draft Plan
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Regional Planning Committee (SVRPC) approved the draft regional plan with pending edits at their Jan. 13 meeting. Once the final edits are made within the next week, the plan will be available for the public to review...
X-Rays Not Available until Spring, Art Decorates Hallways
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Hospital District Board met for their monthly meeting, Jan. 11. Currently the Seeley-Swan Medical Center is without x-ray capabilities due to a shortage of trained technicians to run the machine. The clinic has also been...
Bringing a Sense of Humanity Through Classical Music
SEELEY LAKE – World-renowned classical pianist Tanya Gabrielian tinkled the ivories reaching out to hearts and souls at her concert at Seeley-Swan High School, Jan. 17. While commanding the...
Homework Debate Spurs Discussion
SEELEY LAKE - Prior to winter break, Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) seniors engaged in a debate about whether there should be homework assigned or not. Following the debate, the student body in attendance agreed that the side debating to eliminate...
Cabin Fever Cures ~ Wintertime Pastimes
SEELEY LAKE - Winters with deep snows and long nights in Seeley Lake have traditionally tended to cause restlessness from being in a confined area. Some get an unhappy and impatient feeling that...
Wild to Mild Horsemanship
Goal: Sole owner and trainer Tony Hughes' goal for Wild to Mild Horsemanship is to help horses and people with horse problems. "If [owners] can't do something with their horse, I will work with them...
To Steal Someone's Thunder
Younger siblings are notorious for blurting out the punch line just as big brother or sister has built up to the climax of the story. In such an instance, the older child might scream, “Stop stealing my thunder.” Those who heard the phrase might...
SLE Outside Hosts First Invitational Race
SEELEY LAKE - SLE Outside hosted its first invitational ski race, Jan. 16 at the Seeley Lake Nordic Trails. Participating teams were Zany from Missoula, Mont., Glacier Nordic Ski Team (GNST) from...
Warhawks Win One, Lose One
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Warhawks traveled to Avon to take on the Avon Elks Saturday, Jan. 16. The B squad came away with a nice win. The A squad was much improved and in all areas of the game but came up short of a win, 30 to 24. The B squad...
Strength in Weakness
Admiral Horatio Nelson is one of England’s greatest heroes, yet his fame was gained not only due to his strengths, but arguably even more so from his weaknesses. Having lost his mother at the age of nine, he began his military career at the age of...
Blackhawks Fend Off Tigers and Pirates
The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks earned a pair of wins this week against the Darby Tigers and the Victory Pirates, improving their overall record to 4-6. Versus Darby The Blackhawks hosted the Darby Tigers...
