Articles from the March 28, 2019 edition
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Board discusses wide range of topics
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Sewer District Board discussed a wide range of topics at their March 21 board meeting including hiring a Project Manager, obtaining easements, User Agreements and attorney bills. In other business, representatives...
From Ovando to the Air Force and back again
OVANDO – Jon Krutar's story begins and ends in Ovando with a 28-year military career in the middle. Growing up in Ovando, Krutar attended a one-room schoolhouse with a fluctuating attendance of...
And then there was one...
SEELEY LAKE – Tuesday, March 19 the Seeley Lake Elementary drama class treated the community to dessert and the murder mystery "And Then There Was One, A Spoof," that left everyone a suspect and no...
Holmes makes history with Montana Western Bulldogs
BILLINGS – "Winning the national championship was our goal from the very beginning and we all knew what we had to do to get there," said Paige Holmes, 2016 Seeley-Swan High School graduate and...
A picture is worth a 1,000 words...
SEELEY LAKE – We’ve received a handful of comments regarding the editorial cartoon printed in the March 14 issue on page 2. We always appreciate constructive feedback – it helps us better serve our readers. First, the editorial cartoon was not...
How cold was it?
This past winter we had some normal cold spells. It's winter in Montana folks. Watching the TV and to hear the weather people ramble on you'd think we lived in the Arctic. Oh, that's right all the...
Beware of scams for durable medical equipment
The Social Security Act prohibits suppliers of durable medical equipment from making unsolicited telephone calls to people on Medicare, yet Montana Senior Medicare Patrol has received multiple reports across Montana of scam calls making the rounds....
Slide repair project proposed near Lake Alva
SEELEY LAKE - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to repair and stabilize a roadside slope on Montana Highway 83 (MT-83) near Lake Alva. The project is located about 10 miles...
Budget and infrastructure legislation
HELENA - Last week, the State Budget passed out of the House and is now on its way to the Senate Finance and Claims committee. As Finance and Claims begins having hearings on the budget, the legislature will receive another update on the State’s...
Permissive levies approved, Farmers Market discussed
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary School (SLE) board approved permissive levies for the tuition fund and for the building reserve at their March 19 meeting. The tuition fund is used to offset the cost to educate students if they require...
Double Arrow Ranch - Common areas and a possible trade with Missoula County
One attraction to the many homeowners who have purchased lots on the Double Arrow Ranch is the extent and variety of the common areas. These are lands owned by DARLOA, the homeowners association, and are available to all residents for their...
Governor Bullock announces Grizzly Bear Advisory Council, calls for applicants
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock today announced that he will establish a Grizzly Bear Advisory Council to help initiate a statewide discussion on grizzly bear management, conservation and recovery. The Council will be selected through an applicati...
Stephen A. Johnson
SEELEY LAKE - Stephen A. Johnson, age 68 of Seeley Lake, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. Viewing will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29th at Faith Chapel, 3260 Highway 83 North, Seeley Lake. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at Faith... Full story
Glenn Frederick Bliss 1946-2019
SEELEY LAKE - Glenn Frederick Bliss, 72, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away Sunday, March 17 at his home in Seeley Lake with his family by his side. Glenn was born to Glenn E. and Eli... Full story
John L. Mahoney 1929-2019
SWAN VALLEY - John L. Mahoney passed away peacefully in his home on March 19. His was born April 17, 1929 in Harlem, Mont. He graduated from Big Fork High School in 1947. He started his adult life wor... Full story
Nobody just reads the Bible
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) “And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) I get tired of...
Rates increased and franchise agreement discussed
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Fire Board discussed pursuing a franchise agreement and voted to increase rates for service at their March 19 meeting. Seeley Lake Fire Chief Dave Lane brought up the franchise agreement to start the discussion of whet...
Second graders bring Shakespeare to life
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary second graders wowed audience members with their memorized lines and acting ability as they performed "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare Wednesday,...
Community Briefs
Potomac 3-in-3 Tournament, March 31 POTOMAC – Join the Potomac eighth graders for a half court 3 on 3 tournament March 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Potomac Greenough Community Center. All proceeds will support the eighth grade class for their c...
Potomac Pioneer girls bring strength to the court
POTOMAC - "One of the greatest strengths that I saw was the support the girls gave to each other continually through the whole season," said Potomac Pioneers Head Coach Christi Taillefer about the...
SSHS recognizes basketball players
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) winter sports awards banquet was held March 19 at Seeley-Swan High School. The banquet was held to present varsity letters, pins, chevrons,...
Medicaid Expansion is Socialism
Traditional Medicaid was created to lend a hand to our most vulnerable populations. Unfortunately, the governor, Democrat legislators and more than a few Republican legislators are trying to prop up an entitlement program for the able-bodied, Medicai...
Make Montana communities safer with Senate Bill 52
Sexual assault knows no boundaries of age, race or social class. It is a plague on our society, endangering people from all walks of life. For more than two decades, my professional career focused on helping survivors of sexual assault in various...
Support House Bill 697 today and fix tax inequality
The current Republican majority in the state legislature has been proud in following its idea of no new or increased taxes. And they have expressed initial satisfaction in “cutting fat” from various department budgets while “retaining...