Articles from the March 12, 2020 edition
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Items recovered from local burglaries
SEELEY LAKE – Travis Burgess, 43, was charged with the burglaries at It's Ah Wrap and the Stone Fly Bar/Clearwater Stop N Go. Items stolen from It's Ah Wrap coffee and sandwich kiosk in Seeley Lake...
By Landowners take legal action against Elections Office
MISSOULA – Two landowners in the Seeley Lake Sewer District (SLSD) have petitioned the Fourth Judicial District Court in Missoula for a Writ of Mandamus regarding the Missoula County Elections office’s denial of a pair of citizens’ petitions. A...
SLE superintendent search continues
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary School board voted unanimously at their special meeting March 4 to initiate a contract with Eric Larson for the SLE superintendent/principal position. Larson submitted a letter, declining the appointment...
County officials and local schools prepare for COVID-19
The Missoula City-County Health Department’s infectious disease and emergency preparedness teams, along with local and state partners, continue to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation overseas and in the United States and have created a res...
The power of a wish
SWAN VALLEY – When Beauty Lou (Lilly Boyd) "wished upon a wishbone" to turn the man who won first place at the county fair for his beautiful roses into a beast, her wish was granted. It wasn't...
Thank you local law enforcement
SEELEY LAKE - I want to commend our local law enforcement in Seeley Lake. They took the burglary at my business It’s Ah Wrap very seriously, handled it professionally and went out of their way to keep me informed. Thanks to their hard work and...
Incredibly grateful
SEELEY LAKE - The Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake would like to thank all the businesses and individuals in Seeley Lake for their generosity and donations to support the Ellinghouse triplets. The Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction March 7...
Thank you Seeley Lake!
SEELEY LAKE – I just want to say thank you, thank you to everyone who has sent cards, visited, called and kept me in your thoughts and prayers since my accident. You have encouraged me and helped me on my road to recovery. I am truly blessed by...
Join the fight...
Our President Donald J. Trump gave an excellent speech at the State of the Union. He spoke of the long list of achievements under his administration. He honored Americans from different walks of life. He reminded us where we came from. He praised our...
Hunting with a handgun
Those of you who have been reading my columns know I like handguns...a lot. To add thrill and challenge to hunting, do it with a handgun. Shooting a handgun is not so different from a rifle and the sk...
Distance learners count towards SLE enrollment and funding
SEELEY LAKE – During Seeley Lake Elementary’s strategic planning cross-over event Feb. 22, Dr. Daniel Farr stated that SLE was going to lose about $50,000 in budget authority because eight students that are home schooled were erroneously...
Answering some frequently asked questions about outdoor burning in Missoula County
Outdoor burning opened in Missoula County on March 1st, and it’s off to a fair clip. As of March 6th, more than 900 folks have purchased their permits and we’ve recorded more than 260 burn activations. In a typical year, we issue between 4,000...
Reflections from the Sheriff's Office
As we move into a new season, many of us at the Sheriff's Office have been reflecting on the last few months of calls for service in and around Missoula County. As most of you know, the Seeley-Swan...
Capturing small town America
SWAN VALLEY – Audience members watched as their neighbors and familiar places appeared on the big screen at Swan Valley School March 8 as part of Scott Kirby's Main Street Souvenirs presentation. Ki...
Pyramid graders earn Hi-Q award
SEELEY LAKE - Pyramid Mountain Lumber excelled again this year in grader performance. The Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) recognized Monie Bergeson, Tim Wood, Chace Bartolet and Paul Gereg...
The Christian couch potato
As I advance in years, I find there is a temptation to want to just sit back and rest on my accomplishments. It is tempting to just say, "I've worked hard, I've done my work and it's time for someone...
Missoula County building permit fee increase discussed
SWAN VALLEY - Missoula County Building and Development Programs Manager Nicole Whyte along with Missoula County Commissioner Juanita Vero attended the Swan Valley Community Council meeting March 2. Whyte informed the more than 20 attendees about the...
How, where and why Montana became the grayest state in the West
People have been parsing the human lifespan into a taxonomy of ages forever. Aristotle proposed three categories: youthful, prime of life and elderly. Two thousand years later, Shakespeare's Seven...
Donald Edward Guizzo Oct. 21, 1936 – Feb. 15, 2020
SWAN VALLEY - Donald "Geez" Edward Guizzo, 83 of Swan Valley, joined our Holy Father on Saturday, Feb. 15 with his loving wife and daughters by his side at North Idaho Advanced Care Center. Taking an... Full story
Catherine Ellen Owens July 15, 1928 - March 2, 2020
On Monday, March 2, Catherine Ellen Chussler Owens, 91, passed away at home from heart conditions. She was born July 15, 1928 in Jamaica, South Long Island, New York, to Margaret (O'Neill) and Joseph... Full story
Eagles put fundamentals to work on the court
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary Eagles are wrapping up their season this week with tournaments in Clinton. Head Coach Brett Haines said the season had its ups and downs but was pleased with...
Community Briefs
Seeley Lake Community Foundation scholarship application due July 10 SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Community Foundation is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for local students. The SLCF scholarship is designed for students who have...
Vote for Raphael Graybill
A little over a year ago, a brilliant lawyer helped secure the future of our family ranch. Raphael Graybill, in his role as chief legal counsel for the governor, went to battle for private property rights and public access in front of the Montana...
Naomi Emilia Myre
SEELEY LAKE - Proud parents Mark and Heather Myre of Seeley Lake are happy to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter named Naomi Emilia Myre. Naomi was born on Feb. 12. She weighed 5... Full story
Governor Bullock confirms two coronavirus cases in Missoula County
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today confirmed two presumptively positive cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Missoula County. • The Missoula County patient is a female in their 30s • The Missoula County patient is a male in their 50s The...
