Articles from the December 3, 2020 edition
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Local schools receive additional funding for safety measures
Governor Steve Bullock announced Wednesday, Nov. 25 that the state’s Coronavirus Relief Funds have been redistributed to provide approximately $13 million for K-12 schools to cover remaining expenses incurred due to COVID-19 through Dec. 30. This... Full story
Average end to big game season in west-central Montana
The 2020 general big game hunting season closed Nov. 29, with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' west-central Montana check stations reporting above average hunter success in the Bitterroot and Upper...
Reader Hunting photos II
Congratulations to everyone for a successful hunting season. Thank you for sharing your photos!...
Reader Hunting photos III
Congratulations to everyone for a successful hunting season. Thank you for sharing your photos!...
Army National Guardsmen receive Certificates of Commendation
HELENA, MONTANA – On Nov. 23 Missoula County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Richard Maricelli and Sergeant Robert E. Parcell traveled to Helena to present four members of the 1-189th General Support...
Santa visits Seeley Lake
SEELEY LAKE - Trail Creek Merc co-owner Lynda Mickelson said the store's capacity was capped at 24 so some families had to briefly wait outside before meeting Santa Saturday, Nov. 28. Once they...
Conserving grizzly bears takes self responsibility
Randy Newberg doesn’t carry a sidearm. Clocking some 100 days every year exploring the unbound—and often bear-laden—pockets of the American landscape, Newberg says when it comes to a bear attack, he’d leave his trust in an aerosol rather...
Working for you
Happy Holidays! I'll be writing in periodically with updates about our district and legislative activities. While the 67th Legislative Session for Montana won't officially begin until Jan. 4, folks...
Continuing leadership
HELENA - The Republican and Democratic caucuses recently met in Helena to elect those who will serve in leadership roles during the next session and at the same time, the Revenue and Transportation...
Prevent T2 - Preventing diabetes through creating healthy lifestyles
The Missoula Public Health City-County Health Department is offering a National Diabetes Prevention Program called Prevent T2 starting Jan. 20, 2021. It will continue through December 2021. Prevent T2...
Foundation awarded grant
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Community Foundation recently received the full $2,000 grant they requested following the Reimagining Rural series. Communities were only able to apply for the grant if they participated in all three of the Reimagining...
Launching the battle against fragrant water-lily
The word on the street in the Seeley-Swan is that the Missoula County Weed District may grab the bull by the horns and implement management tactics to control the prolific aquatic invader. Common...
Community "Paints a Heart" to support Cahoon family
At the Cahoon Strong "Paint a Heart" Day fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 28, attendees could either purchase a canvas to paint a heart or sponsor one with a donation. Organizer Kris Gullikson said they...
Seeley Lake Chiropractic welcomes Dr. Michela Reese
SEELEY LAKE - Dr. Michela Reese will become Seeley Lake Chiropractic's new chiropractor towards the beginning of next year. She said she has not yet finalized the date she will begin but she intends...
Otto Richmond Martin October 14, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Otto Richmond Martin was born Oct. 14 to Scott and Gina Martin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. Otto was also welcomed into the...
Thirty year grocery price comparison: Albertsons and the Valley Market
SEELEY LAKE - With every new year comes several factors that are inserted into an already complex economic landscape. The overall effect it will have on businesses such as grocery stores will not be known until the future, however what can be...
Lions Club providing annual Holiday Food Baskets
SEELEY LAKE - Each year the Seeley Lake Lions Club distributes Holiday Food Baskets to area families in need of help, providing a holiday meal for Christmas. The Lions perform various fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to purchase turkey...
Athletes receive awards for fall sports
SEELEY LAKE – Even though the Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) fall sports awards banquet was canceled this year due to COVID, football, volleyball and cross country athletes still received their varsity letters, pins, chevrons, All-Conference and...
DNRC to invest $4.5M in cross-boundary forest restoration and management projects
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will begin a formal solicitation process for forest restoration and management projects Dec. 1 as it seeks to address forest health and wildfire risks identified in the...
Community Briefs
Loving Hearts Toy and Gift Sale, Dec. 8 SEELEY LAKE – The community is invited to come and shop at the annual Loving Hearts Toy and Gift Sale Dec. 8 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Mission Bible Fellowship. There are a lot of toys and gifts ready for...
Giving Tree returns to Cory's Valley Market
SEELEY LAKE - It's that time of year again when our community helps some of our Seeley Lake area children to have a more joyful Christmas. Mountain Lakes Presbyterian Church started...
Walking in Christ
The Scriptures frequently speak about the "Christian Walk" as a description of a believers' behavior. For example, we are told to walk as children of light, walk in truth, walk according to the...
Toys on the move
The connection between Christmas and toys is a long-standing one. At one time, toys were handmade rather than store-bought. As society evolved, and technology along with it, superior materials, new fo...
