Articles from the May 10, 2018 edition
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Sewer District Begins Seeking Grants for Phase 2
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Sewer District Board held a public hearing May 3 regarding applications for grants to fund the construction of Phase 2 of the collection system. Great West Engineering is preparing to submit applications for funds from...
Seeley-Swan High School Senior Receives His Wings
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley-Swan High School senior Adam Weisenburger added the power to the 1966 Cessna 172 Skyhawk. He'd been given clearance to taxi for his pre-check ride in Missoula for his private pi...
Seeley Lake Welcomes Fire Chief Dave Lane
SEELEY LAKE – As soon as Seeley Lake's New Fire Chief Dave Lane arrived in Seeley Lake for his interview last February, he instantly knew he wanted to be here. While his career goal has never been...
Governor Bullock Declares Statewide Flooding Emergency
Governor Steve Bullock declared a statewide flooding emergency in Montana and issued an updated executive order to provide state support where needed to local and tribal jurisdictions. "Recent...
Ban Cell Phones from MCPS
Dear Superintendent of Missoula Public Schools, I am a junior at Seeley-Swan High School and I am proposing to you a very unpopular idea among my generation and my peers. Cell phones should be banned...
Ridin'
Yesterday, as I was sitting in the alleyway of the barn watching Twist munch on his oats, listening to music, drinking a beer and taking in the first signs of spring, I thought about my Grandpa. It...
What Ever Happened to Integrity?
This letter is in response to Larry Dunham’s editorial last week. I know both Mike Hopkins and Larry Dunham and have had several interactions and conversations with them. Over the years Mike has been a strong conservative and a stand up guy....
Vote for Cecil Schlabach for HD92
I am writing to encourage you to vote for Cecil Schlabach for HD 92. My husband, Juan, and I had the pleasure of getting to know Cecil this spring and we were impressed by his integrity, kindness, and far-reaching capabilities. Every cell in his...
Vote for Kathleen Williams
Democrats voting in the June primary are fortunate to have several talented candidates vying to run against Congressman Greg Gianforte; we need to select the one who has the best chance of winning in November. I am a firearms owner, hunter, outdoor...
Curtiss for Commissioner
MISSOULA - We are in the rare and fortunate position to choose between two highly qualified and thoughtful candidates for County Commissioner. Josh Slotnik brings a welcome new face to public life. However, Jean Curtiss’ experience is unmatched....
Proven Track Record Makes Curtiss First Choice
MISSOULA - Jean Curtiss is so much more to our community than a county commissioner. She cares about the unique challenges facing everyone who lives here, in town and in the rural parts of the county. Long after the lights are out at the county court...
Slotnick - Community Builder We Need
MISSOULA - I was thrilled to hear Josh Slotnick is running for County Commissioner because I’ve seen what his vision and his deep seeded abilities as a community builder can do. I’ve known Josh since I was in graduate school when he taught me...
Curtiss is the Local Leadership Needed for Businesses and Jobs
MISSOULA - When I first came to Missoula more than a decade ago, the concept of “economic development” was met with skepticism and outright resistance. When the recession hit that sentiment started to change. More and more people started...
Slotnick is the Fresh Leadership Needed for Missoula County
MISSOULA - Count me as a proud supporter of Josh Slotnick for Missoula County Commissioner. For 20 years we have worked together improving and expanding Garden City Harvest and raising kids who have been friends since preschool. I know Josh to be...
Curtiss Understands the Job and Has Proven Track Record
MISSOULA - Jean Curtiss has always fought for our community and we’re sounding the alarm that we need to fight for her too. Recently, we were at a Target Range candidates forum and Jean’s opponent suggested that the job of the Missoula County...
Support Non-Millionaire and Veteran Dr. Al Oslzewski for Senate
I hear that Matt Rosendale turned down a state pay raise from the state of Montana. Of course any other multi millionaires working for the state probably would have also. Nice political ploy Matt. Now you can mention this gracious move on your part...
MDT Proposes Resurfacing Project for Montana Highway 83
SEELEY LAKE - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to resurface about 1.7 miles of Montana Highway 83 through the town of Seeley Lake in Missoula County. The project begins...
Judge Anderson to Address Council Next Monday
SEELEY LAKE - Marie Anderson, who is running for Justice of the Peace Department #1 as an incumbent against Alex Beal, will give a brief campaign speech at the next Seeley Lake Community Council meeting and answer questions from the audience. Ms....
Glacier Loon and Cold Jim Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Projects Draft Decisions Noticed
SWAN VALLEY - The Draft Decision Notice/Finding of No Significant Impact (Draft DN/FONSI) for the Glacier Loon and Cold Jim Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Projects are now available. The Draft DN/FONSI can be found on the web at:...
Amazon Best Selling Author Mark Sullivan to Read at OBC
SEELEY LAKE - Mark Sullivan will be reading from and discussing his bestselling novel, "Beneath a Scarlet Sky" at the Open Book Club this Saturday, May 12, 7 p.m. at the Grizzly Claw Trading Company....
Seeley Lake Ranger District Update!
SEELEY LAKE - Happy spring! The Seeley Lake Ranger District is in full swing getting ready for a LOT of good work happening this upcoming field season on your National Forest. Sharing this information is important as it may impact you as you plan...
Grizzly Bear Relocated from Ovando-Helmville Valley to Glacier National Park
OVANDO - Wildlife officials captured a young male grizzly bear incidentally on April 25 in the Ovando-Helmville Valley and later relocated it to Glacier National Park. The bear was captured in a trap that was set in response to a livestock...
Candidates Vie for Votes
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Community Council hosted two candidate forums, April 9 and 11, covering eight races with 31 candidates in attendance. All candidates on the May 8 Special District...
Montana's State Workforce Innovation Board Sets Standard for Best Practices
SEELEY LAKE – As the current chair of the Montana’s State Workforce Innovation Board (SWIB), Seeley Lake resident Loren Rose is taking a new approach to help the group set goals, new benchmarks and make these things measurable. In addition to...
Luke Eugene Landsberger June 1, 1958 ~ April 30, 2018
SEELEY LAKE - Luke Landsberger, a long time logger, a part time bum and full time friend passed away at home in Seeley Lake, April 30. After a yearlong fight with cancer, which he never gave up, it was time to go home to Heaven. Luke was born June... Full story