Articles from the November 29, 2018 edition

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 By Andi Bourne    News    November 29, 2018

Building relationships over pastries

SEELEY LAKE – Parents, children and teachers at Seeley Lake Elementary gathered before school Nov. 20 for the second Pastries for Parents. The intent of the program is to engage parents and build...

 

Fun for everyone at Old West Christmas

OVANDO - Ovando's Old West Christmas Fest returned to the Friday after Thanksgiving drawing many families from all over the western part of the state. Signs leading up to and throughout town...

 
 By Andi Bourne    News    November 29, 2018

Big game hunting season ends across Montana

Montana's general big game hunting season closed Sunday, Nov. 25. Montana Fish, Wildfire & Parks reported deer and elk harvest totals were down in northwest Montana while hunter check stations in...

 

Big game hunting season ends across Montana

"You may hunt the world over for trophies, far and wide you may go; but you'll always come back to follow the track of the whitetail deer in the snow." A favorite quote of Dale Terrillion from a...

 

Start behaving yourselves

SEELEY LAKE - The community voted two-to-one to replace three of five Sewer Board members. Two of the new members quit out of frustration, leaving the other neutralized. The will of the community wanted an attitude change. That will has been...

 

Thank you House District 92

Thank you to the people of House District 92 for giving me the opportunity to continue serving you in the State Legislature. I really love working for the people of this district and I look forward to going to back to Helena in January and building...

 

Historical Society hosts Frostbite Festival this weekend

SWAN VALLEY - The 2018 Frostbite Festival Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale is Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Swan Valley School in Condon. The event is hosted by the Upper Swan Valley...

 

Energy Share offers assistance

Ever Been There? No job. Severe injury. Hospitalization. Worried about where your kids’ next meal is going to come from. Mid-life career change gone bad. Major vehicle breakdown. Laid off suddenly after 25 years with the same company. Elderly coupl...

 

Christmas tree permits available

Christmas tree permits are now available on the Lolo and Flathead National Forests. Permits are $5 per tree with a three tree limit per household. Permits on the Lolo are available at all District offices. Permits may also be purchased at Murdoch’s...

 

Lions continue holiday basket drive

SEELEY LAKE - It’s getting to be that time of year again as Christmas fast approaches. Each year Seeley Lake Lions Club distributes Holiday Food Baskets to area families in need of help, providing a holiday meal for Christmas. The Lions perform var...

 

The value of animal tracks and sign skills

There is an incredible array of animal tracks and sign to be discovered in nature. Some are obvious and some are very subtle. Footprints, droppings, scrapes on trees and foraging sign are just a few...

 
 By Sigrid Olson    News    November 29, 2018

Beetles with a view

Ladybugs are not 'bugs' but actually beetles in the order Coleoptera and swarm on or around mountain peaks. Common species in the Blackfoot Watershed include the convergent lady beetle, Hippodamia...

 

How did the Friday after Thanksgiving become black?

SEELEY LAKE – Thanksgiving was once a full, laid-back day of families gathering to visit and feast at a giant potluck. Today, Thanksgiving has to share time with football games and pre-mature Black...

 
 By Andi Bourne    News    November 29, 2018

Department receives significant donation, continues improvements

SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Fire Board discussed continued improvements for the department at their regular board meeting Nov. 20. Fire Chief Dave Lane also told the board about a large donation of surplus equipment that they received from the Bo...

 

SLE to consider hosting Farmers Market, continues policy update

SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary School Board was given a proposal to assume ownership of the Seeley Lake Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market at its Nov. 20 board meeting. The board is also working on policy changes and was informed that the...

 
 By Andi Bourne    News    November 29, 2018

SSHS Leos hope to pay it forward

SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan High School Leo's Club has been busy serving the community this holiday season and hope to pay forward the kindness Seeley Lake received during the Rice Ridge fire....

 

Joan Haueter 1932 - 2018

SEELEY LAKE – On Nov. 13 Joan Haueter passed away in her Seeley Lake home. She was born in Tennessee on July 7, 1932. Joan is survived by husband Jim, daughter Libby, son-in-law Perry and grandsons Nate and Sam. Jim and Joan were married in... Full story

 

Donald K. Ditty

SEELEY LAKE - Donald K. Ditty of Seeley Lake, formerly of Missoula, passed away Nov. 15, 2018 at home with his family. Graveside services will be held in June at Sunset Memorial. For more information... Full story

 

First four songs of Christmas

This December I look forward to speaking for four Sundays about the original songs of Christmas. These four songs, contained in the first two chapters of Luke, poetically proclaim the Good News of Jesus. These first four songs of Christmas come from...

 
 By Andi Bourne    News    November 29, 2018

Grade school friends make MVA 16 National Team

MISSOULA – When sophomores Klaire Kovatch and Kaylee Rammell tried out for the Montana Volleyball Academy U16 teams, they both had hopes of making it on the 16 National Team. When they both made...

 

Community Briefs

CORRECTION SEELEY LAKE – Last week in the story “SSHS recognizes fall athletes” it was omitted that freshman Walker McDonald earned Academic All-State in addition to his letter and pin for football. Congratulations Walker in your success not...

 

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