Articles from the July 13, 2023 edition
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William (Willy / Bill) Gehrke
William Gehrke passed away in the rest home, with family members by his side. Please join us for a celebration of life at the Lutheran Church in Seeley Lake on July 21 at 3 p.m. William was born Jan.... Full story
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'Protect the Clearwater' sues state over Elbow Lake gravel pit
Correction: This story is now correctly updated with the correct name of Missoula District Judge John Larson. The story incorrectly said Don Larson in an earlier version A newly-formed nonprofit...
Helicopter rescues hiker
Alan Muskett Editor’s note: Alan Muskett worked as a doctor in Billings for more than 20 years. While there, he wrote a column on the medical industry. Muskett now works as the Swan Valley Emergency Services Medical Director. The patient mentioned...
Fourth of July shows off
Everything seemed to go right last Tuesday after a multitude of people swarmed Seeley Lake for Independence Day. The people of Seeley Lake showed up too, as the annual car show, pancake breakfast,...
Pay more... What for?
Less government and lower taxes!! You hear that political slogan from Republican candidates early and often while they are campaigning. Then comes political reality. How did the largest percentage of Republicans elected in Montana history grow...
Property Taxes in Montana and how Republicans continue to penalize us
Our Montana State Governor and state legislature this year pretended to alleviate soaring property taxes. They executed a political stunt rebating us a small amount of property tax nowhere near the amount the taxes are increasing annually. At the...
Missoula County: Don't wait to appeal your property appraisal
Did you recently receive a letter from the Montana Department of Revenue? It’s not a tax bill from Missoula County. It’s an appraisal notice the state DOR issues showing the current assessed value of your property. DOR, not Missoula County,...
Dental Health for a Healthy Life
Lately, my social media feeds have been filled with excited couples announcing the expectation of new babies set to arrive in the second half of 2023 and early 2024. So, it seems fitting that I begin my column discussing the importance of dental...
Upcoming Events for July 13
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...
Missoula County Sheriff's log for July 13
6/29 9:44 a.m. Suspicious Activity 3XX Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake 6/29 12:14 p.m. Suspicious Activity 1XX Elbow Loop North, Seeley Lake 7/1 5:03 p.m. Suspicious Activity 446XX Highway 200 East 7/1 7:44 p.m. Suspicious Activity 30XX Airport Road,...
Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Call Log For July 13
6/30 9:52 a.m. Accident No Injury South Placid Lake Road, Seeley Lake 7/3 9:07 p.m. Accident With Injury Cottonwood Lakes Road...
Death Notice
Walter (Walt) Madinger passed away peacefully with family by his side, June 24, 2023. Celebration of life to be held Saturday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel, Seeley Lake....
Ovando parade draws record crowd
More than 20 floats whose occupants threw candy, glow sticks and misting water towards the crowd of 200 plus viewers. The floats circled the Ovando community at least three times on the Fourth of...
Clearwater Montana Properties Donates to Non-Profits in Seeley Swan, Blackfoot Valleys
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...
Loving Hearts hopes to grow support network
Seeley Lake’s only thrift store might just seem like a small retail outlet, but the nonprofit also helps with paying bills and getting teachers’ school supplies, according to its director Mary Newpower. Loving Hearts operates twice a week from it...
Glass recycling from Seeley to Salt Lake
Some residents’ old bottles and jars will find their way across the Rockies as the Seeley Lake Community Foundation will host a glass recycling event that should save resources while generating money for the local schools. People can donate glass...
River Guide and poet Chris Dombrowski to present his memoir 'The River You Touch'
Missoula author Chris Dombrowski will be reading and talking about his latest memoir, “The River You Touch,” at the Swan Valley Community Hall in Condon on Saturday, July 15 at 7 pm. Co-sponsored by Alpine Artisans’ Open Book Club and Swan Vall...
Archives for July 13
Thirty-five years ago Thursday, July 14, 1988 Photo: Artist Jim L. Rogers poses with his sculpture of a mama black bear with her cub. Rogers was in Seeley Lake last weekend demonstrating his wood...
Celebrating partnerships and anniversaries in the Blackfoot
In community halls and school gyms across Montana, local conversations have given rise to many impactful grassroots, collaborative organizations. It's been 30 years since one such conversation in...
Senior Menu for July 13
For any area senior unable to afford the lunches, assistance may be available. Frozen meals are also available. Please call Ria Overholt with Missoula Aging Services at 406-728-7682 for information. The Mission Mountains Mercantile serves senior...
Judge halts work on Elbow Lake gravel pit, hearing set for Friday
A Missoula District Court Judge has stopped new work on a gravel pit three miles south of Salmon Lake after area residents filed multiple lawsuits over the validity of the project. Protect the...
