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The Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Chief must complete four hours of continuing education after the Montana Board of Medical Examiners ruled he acted unprofessionally during an emergency call in March 2022. Dave Lane, who has been chief since 2018, was adjudicated by the Montana Medical Examiners Board on Sept. 29 for a call he responded to on March 4, 2022. The board originally recommended action on Lane's case during a private hearing in October 2022. In the case, a Seeley Lake woman was...
Missoula Public Health has ordered the Forest Service to reapply retroactively for a permit to operate a wastewater lagoon for the Holland Lake Lodge and its neighboring campgrounds after it violated county code. To get the permit, the department said the Forest Service must get Montana Department of Environmental Quality approval. Any changes, additional structures or streams added to the system since 2001 must be revealed too, the letter said. The wastewater lagoon sits roughly 1,000 feet...
Two homes of Seeley Lake residents took significant damage last week, and at least one family is in need of a new place to live. One fire on Sunday, Sept. 24, destroyed much of the home of Jim and Wendy Leetch. Their daughter Amber Leetch, her boyfriend Justin Cahoon and cousin Sheree woke up their neighbor yelling fire at around sunrise. The fire departments from Seeley, Condon and Ovando arrived on scene and stopped the blaze from reaching the bedrooms of the house, but much of the living room and kitchen are lost, Amber Leetch said. Fire...
Curt Friede of Kurt's Polaris Seeley Lake is on the adventure of a lifetime, primarily to raise funds and awareness for active duty and veteran suicide prevention. Starting in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, Friede and his team drove their side-by-sides nearly 500 miles a day through Alaska, Yukon Territory and British Columbia on the way to Seeley Lake, arriving Sept. 24. From Seeley they will continue mostly by gravel road on their way to El Paso, Texas. "The cause for the ride is to promote awareness...
Showcasing a real-life project where the Colt Fire and a forestry management unit interacted was the purpose of a tour held Tuesday, Sept. 26 on the burn area. Attendees included regional Forest Service, DNRC and BLM personnel plus members of the Montana Forest Action Advisory Council. "Fire doesn't stop at fence lines and property boundaries, and forest and fire management shouldn't either," said Quinn Carver, Lolo Forest Service district ranger. "We always get more done working together than...
The wastewater system near Holland Lake Lodge might have been leaking since 2005, and photos show large rips in parts of the lagoon's liner from last year, according to letters and photos requested through the Freedom of Information Act by the nonprofit Save Holland Lake. The nonprofit shared several obtained photos and correspondence between Forest Service engineers and technicians working on the two-cell lagoon roughly 1,000 feet from the Holland Lake Lodge. Meanwhile, Missoula County told...
I want to thank the Missoula County Commissioners and their staff for coming to Seeley Lake on Sept. 18 to talk about the future of this town and our “vision for the community.” The Seeley Lake Community Hall was packed, and County Commissioners heard from almost 100 residents that they care about the future of this place and valley and want to keep it clean, safe and community oriented. Commissioners and staff sat at tables to hear the concerns and dreams of residents for this place, and, at least, at my table, the most recurring theme was...
This “Thank You” has been a long time in coming. Through the hot line, various people learned that a flower bed I planted in memory of my sister-in-law, had been damaged by someone or something. That ignited the giving of donations from people known and unknown, in support of, and kindness and appreciation for the flower beds. That list of people is long and I thank each and everyone of you for your generosity and caring. I am not the only one who plants along Hwy 83. Thank you all for those flower beds that are planted with love and care. Tha...
The recent spate of headlines about grizzly bear attacks and human-bear conflicts highlights the need for the federal government to return management of grizzlies to the State of Montana. Grizzly bears are still listed under the federal Engendered Species Act despite their populations having been recovered, robust, and growing in both the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) and the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) for years now. When grizzlies were listed on the Endangered Species Act, there was good reason for it, but the reality...
MISSOULA, MT - Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to optimize your Medicare coverage. Whether you’re considering a Medicare Advantage plan or adjusting your Prescription Drug Plan, MAS is here to help you make the most of Medicare. Open Enrollment consultations are tailored to your situation, helping you review your options and secure the most suitable and cost-effective plan for the coming year. Open Enrollment falls between Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. It allows for adjustments to Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). W...
I remember standing thigh-deep in the Missouri River one afternoon, changing spools on my reel. That's a tricky maneuver. More on how to do that later. The breeze (you'd call it wind in other places) had just died down and every blue-winged olive mayfly in that stretch of river decided it was time to hatch. The trout in the channel between weed beds I had been fishing with a streamer decided to eat them. I'd seen big trout get silly like that before. When there are hoards of blue-winged olives...
9/22 3:38 p.m. Civil 63XX Hwy 83, Condon 9/24 12:30 a.m. Suspicious Activity Airport Road, Seeley Lake 9/24 11:13 p.m. Suspicious Activity 17XX Holland Lake Lodge Road, Condon 9/25 12:06 a.m. Suspicious Activity 73XX Hwy 83, Condon 9/25 12:09 p.m. Disorderly Conduct 3XX Lodge Way, Seeley Lake 9/26 10:19 a.m. Burglary 20XX River Watch Trail, Seeley Lake 9/27 1:24 p.m. Disturbance Morrell Creek Road, Seeley Lake...
9/22/2023 Medical Seeley Lane 9/24/2023 Structure fire Seeley Lane 9/26/2023 Structure fire Cub Lane...
As the seasons change, this is the time to start thinking about preparing for the winter weather. Make sure that your skirting is intact, and pipes are well insulated. Also having your furnace serviced and chimney/stove pipe inspected and cleaned will help prevent a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Travel may be difficult at times so prepare your vehicle for the season. Carry an extra blanket and some road flares. In addition to signaling for help, flares may be an ignition source for starting a campfire for heating. Any extra items that are...
Key updates and information important to our community! The October meeting of the Seeley Lake Community Council will be held at the Barn (2920 Highway 83) on Monday, Oct. 9. Pizza will be served starting at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Planned speakers/topics are as follows: • Introduction of New Council member Jeanette Smith • Clearwater Resource Council - Dave Torrell • Highway 83 Construction Update • USFS Update - Quinn Carver • Seeley Sewer Update - Bill Decker • Bear Smart Working Group Update Other topics may come up...
This is the third article in our Bear Smart series for residents of the Clearwater Valley. We invite everyone interested to join our community-wide efforts to reduce bear-human conflicts. Our first article summarized the mission and efforts of the Clearwater Bear Smart Working Group and our second article explained the Bear Smart community concept and the history of the Bear Smart movement. Let’s focus now on how September and October are critical months for bears. During fall bears need to maximize their body condition (fat) in order to s...
The Seeley-Swan High School Football Team could not overcome a strong Simms High School defense and special teams, and lost 52-14 on the road Sept 29. The Blackhawks came into the game 2-3 after a loss to Lone Peak High School on the road. The game started competitive, as the Blackhawks made a strong first quarter drive after a Simms touchdown. Cannon Hawkinson made the run up the left side of the field, giving the Blackhawks life early in the game. After a missed two-point attempt, the...
The Seeley Swan High School Volleyball Team has hit its stride during the midsection of the season, winning five games in a row and sitting 4-2 in conference play. The team is also 8-3 overall - one of the better records in Class C Volleyball The Blackhawks played three games last week, taking a three set victory against Superior High School, a five set victory over Lincoln High School and a three set victory at home against St. Regis. The team has handedly defeated other regional schools, but...
If you’ve lived in this area for an appreciable period of time, you’ve likely been to Holland Falls. It is neither an easy or an onerous hike, with spectacular views, great photo ops, and the excitement and sound track of the falls. When the call came to the Condon Quick Response Unit (QRU), our phones screeching the alert, the message related a young person with a medical issue tucked up under Holland Falls. Not too bad, I thought, a nice evening, not unduly hot. As I drove to the trailhead, I began to realize that it was getting dark. I met T...
Our family has been part-time and full-time residents in Seeley Lake since 1969. Beginning part-time with a cabin on Boy Scout Road, situated on Seeley Lake and now full-time residents (except for snowbird time in Arizona) on Salmon Lake. A lot has changed in the previous 10 years and one of the enjoyable connections we have with Arizona residents and visitors is an active sport taking over America called Pickleball. Once considered a silly name, it is now considered a serious sport and...
Twenty years ago... Thursday, October 9, 2003 4-H Kids celebrate success at County Fair The Seeley Lake Trailblazers 4-H club had another very successful year at the Western Montana Fair. The members competed in many areas and brought home numerous trophies and ribbons. October is the beginning of the new 4-H year and anyone interested in joining the club is welcome. 4-H offers a wide variety of projects in almost every area of interest....
