Articles from the December 5, 2019 edition
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Powell County and Deer Lodge Medical Center reach agreement
DEER LODGE, MONT – Powell County and the Deer Lodge Medical Center (DLMC) have come to an agreement regarding Powell Emergency Medical Services, LLC (Powell EMS), previously the Powell County Ambulance Service. That agreement includes language that...
Average harvest in west-central Montana, up in the northwest
The general big game hunting season that opened Oct. 26 concluded Sunday, Dec. 1 across Montana. Despite fewer hunters than in years past in northwest Montana, the overall number of harvested deer...
Reader Hunting Photos
Thank you to everyone who shared their photos with us this year! Congratulations on your success!...
Leos Club breaks $1,000 mark in annual Turkey Drive
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Leos Club hosted their third annual Turkey Drive Nov. 22. The Club raised more than $1,300 for the Seeley-Swan Community Food Bank this year. While no turkeys were...
Old West Christmas Fest draws people from all over
OVANDO - Good family, rural community fun drew people from as far away as Florida to the 18th annual Old West Christmas Fest. The town of Ovando came a live with sweets and treats, wagon rides,...
Actual cost estimates needed for worst case scenario
SEELEY LAKE - The so-called “worst case scenario” monthly estimate for the sewer project? Yes, that is the worst case scenario for me, a resident in Phase 1. The following is part of a letter I sent to the Seeley Lake Sewer District Board Sept....
The fear of man
We've noticed this year of a bear problem like never before. Grizzly bears seem to be everywhere. Trains plow'n em off the tracks. Hunters be'n attacked, bears kill'n calves, kill'n sheep, raiding chi...
Variable winter conditions, adhere to travel regulations
SEELEY LAKE - Variable snow conditions exist throughout the Seeley Lake Ranger District with limited snow at low elevations and larger snow accumulations at high elevations making Forest travel hard to plan and predict. The District is preparing to...
What is Adult Protective Services (APS)?
During the holiday season of joyous celebrations with family and friends it is important for us to continue to be mindful of the older adults and those with disabilities in our community. We should...
Public comment sought on 2020-2021 Montana State Park fee schedule
HELENA – Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on the draft Montana State Parks 2020/2021 Fee Schedule. If adopted, the fee schedule would be in effect from Jan. 1, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2021. Comments will be accepted through Sunday, Dec....
Free counseling available to help people heal from abuse
To the members of the Seeley Lake community, Have you ever had a dating partner who: • Embarrassed you or put you down? • Controlled who you see, where you go or what you do? • Took your money o...
Christmas Bazaar kicks off Small Business Saturday
SEELEY LAKE - The community started their holiday shopping by supporting local artists and crafters gathered at Lindey's Prime Steak House on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. For the next three...
Michael Christy McCormick Aug. 11, 1937 – Nov. 19, 2019
HELMVILLE - Michael Christy McCormick passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from an extended illness. Mike was born Aug. 11, 1937 to William and Helen (Christy) McCormick at St Joseph Hospital in Deer...
Advent, a time of waiting and preparation
Have you picked up your new 2020 calendar? Can you believe it? 2020! Our favorite venders have calendars waiting for us to pick up. In our home we have calendars all over the place - on the kitchen...
Building a music program from the ground up
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Sandra Abbott became the music director at Seeley-Swan High School last January. She is now teaching general music to all ages at Seeley Lake Elementary School...
Natalie Lynne Parcell
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS – Natalie Lynne Parcell was born March 27, 2019 to parents Earl and Janet Parcell of Round Rock, Texas. She weighed eight pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Natalie was...
Rowan Lee & Kinley Gray Parcell
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO – Rowan Lee and Kinley Gray Parcell were born June 17, 2019 to Canyon and Brooke Parcell of Colorado Springs, Colo. Rowan weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and 19.25 inches long....
Eagles strive for consistency
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary Eagles are set for take-off in the last couple weeks of the boys' basketball season. This year there are 16 boys on the fifth and sixth grade B team and...
Fall athletes receive awards
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) fall sports awards banquet was held Nov. 20 at Seeley-Swan High School. The banquet was held to present varsity letters, pins, chevrons,...
Community Briefs
New iRide phone number SEELEY LAKE - The phone number for the I Ride van service has changed to 406-916-7860. MT Veterans Camp Ponderosa informational meeting, Dec. 7 SWAN VALLEY - Everyone is invited to attend an informational meeting about the NW...
