Articles from the September 14, 2023 edition
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Ovando could have new cell tower, awaits final yes
Bridger Tower Corporation's application for placing a cell phone tower near Highway 200, approximately 4.2 miles west of Ovando on the north side of Highway 200 was approved with one nay at the...
Two incidents draw emergency response
Two separate incidents sparked emergency responses from EMS, firefighters and law enforcement on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 12. At least one person was injured after an industrial accident...
Seeley Fire Board purchases fire truck, found missing 81K
The Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Board held a special meeting last week to make two major purchases: a type one fire engine and three extraction tools - totaling $59,000. Despite not budgeting for...
'Biggest little rodeo' hosted for 59th year
The whispers of "Heads up, something special is going to happen at the beginning of the rodeo," floated around the grandstands, building suspense for the opening of the 59th Helmville Rodeo....
Project could thin stands from Seeley to Alva
A new request from Lolo National Forest would open roughly 22,000 acres of federal land to commercial timber harvesting, fuels reduction and road decommissioning, with the main goal of clearing dead...
Next legislative session's work begins now
It’s fairly common knowledge that Montana’s legislative branch of government is a citizen legislature that only meets in session for 90 business days every two years. While true, those facts often lead to misconceptions about the real nature of...
Democracy Means Listening to People
Democracy is about listening to people. To hear from Montanans, state Democrats this summer and fall are traveling across the state, holding well-publicized, public meetings to receive input directly from citizens about how their government can bette...
Psychological Perspectives: Mind and Body – A Unity?
We know we possess a body. That’s obvious. All we need to do is look in a mirror or at a part of our body, like an arm, to realize this. We also know we have a mind, which, again, is obvious since...
Missoula County Sheriff's log for Sept. 14
8/31 10:23 p.m. Suspicious Activity Ninemile Prairie Road, Greenough 9/1 1:30 a.m. Disorderly Conduct 354XX Ninemile Prairie Road, Greenough 9/1 2:42 p.m. Accident - No Injury 9XX Golf View Drive, Seeley Lake 9/1 5:47 p.m. Accident - Injury 1X MM...
Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Call Log for Sept. 14
9/2 Accident Injury Mile Marker 8 Highway 83 9/3 Medical Paws Up Road 9/3 Medical Highway 83 9/4 Medical Paws Up Road 9/5 Medical Grizzly Drive 9/5 Fire - Illegal Burn Chipmonk Court 9/6 Vehicle Fire Highway 83 9/7 Medical Highway 83 9/7 Medical...
Do I need to be baptized?
As references I will be using the Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as resource material. What did Jesus say? Jesus said, “I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into Gods kingdom without being begotten of water and Spirit” (John...
Roland "Ronnie" Hendrix (1940 - 2023)
Roland "Ronnie" Hendrix passed away on Tuesday Aug. 29, 2023 surrounded by his family in Missoula, Montana. Ronnie was born on Oct. 27, 1940 in Johnston, South Carolina to Willard and Cathlee... Full story
Blackhawks Volleyball sweeps Lincoln in first home game
The Seeley-Swan Volleyball Team enjoyed a 3-0 set victory over Lincoln on Sept. 6, dominating the play in front of a loud home crowd. Blackhawks Volleyball entered the game 1-2, with all three games g...
Football taken down by Manhattan Christian on road
Seeley Swan Blackhawks Football went 1-1 on the road the last two weeks, first beating Powell County High School before losing to Manhattan Christian the last week. The Blackhawks took on Manhattan...
In pursuit of little bugs – and the trout that eat them
Fly fishers are a curious lot: They'll leave home and drive halfway across the state or into another, burning up two tanks of gas at today's prices to haul hundreds if not thousands of dollars' worth...
Missoula County approves 5% increase for 2024 budget, increases fee for Seeley Lake Refuse District
The Missoula County Commissioners approved a new budget for next year, focusing on increasing funds for public safety and keeping the increase within the margins of recent high inflation. The commissioners also approved an increase for the Seeley...
Wedding
On August 19, 2023, Mallory Swirka and Bobby Gressle wed at the Double Arrow Lodge. Both Mallory and Bobby reside and work in Denver. She is a nurse practitioner and he is in film production. The couple is grateful to all the family and friends who...
How to tell if your trees are healthy
In the fall people worry that their pine, spruce, cedar (conifer) trees are diseased or infested with insects. The symptoms that are described on their trees include yellowing and dropping of older...
Archives for Sept. 14
Twenty Years Ago Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003 Elk on public land merit special attention By Mike Thompson Upon entering Trixi's Antler Saloon, in Ovando, Montana, you stand at a crossroads between elk...
Forest Service to conduct prescribed burn near Seeley
The Forest Service plans to use prescribed burns on a couple units across the district, with one coming as soon as Sept. 17. Seeley Lake District Ranger Quinn Carver said in an email that the...
