Articles from the December 10, 2015 edition
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New Proposal Submitted for Wilderness Designation and Recreation Opportunities in Blackfoot Clearwater
SEELEY LAKE - The Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project (BCSP) Steering Committee recently updated their 2008 proposal addressing restoration and protection of the region's forests in a manner...
Elder Financial Abuse, A Growing Problem
If someone thinks that they or someone they love who is 65-years-old or older is immune to elder financial abuse, think again. Area financial advisor and branch manager of Raymond James Financial Services in Hamilton Paul Kink and local Montana...
Senior Center Bazaar Provided Fellowship Along With Sales
SEELEY LAKE – The Senior Center Christmas Bazaar is primarily a fundraiser for the Seeley Lake Senior Center. According to Deb Mus and Elaine Gbur, two friends who met to attend the event together,...
Old West Christmas Fest Celebrates 15 Years
OVANDO - For the past 15 years, Ovando has welcomed Cowboy Claus to talk with all the children who have come to town to get their faces painted, make gingerbread houses, try their hands at ax throwing...
MCPS Experienced Unintentional Data Breach
MISSOULA - Friday, Dec. 4 a word document containing personally identifiable and confidential information about Hellgate students and one Hellgate staff member was released via email to a group of parents connected with the Hellgate High School...
Security of the Swan
SWAN VALLEY - When the Swan Valley Elementary School was built during the late fifties, those fortunate to be living here were experiencing perhaps the greatest and safest times of our country. Aside from the cold war threat that still exists today,...
Personal Myths
In the previous article, I introduced myths as expressions from our unconscious (hidden) psychologies. Since both myths and dreams are expressions from the unconscious, providing us with meanings, it...
Marx Announces Candidacy for State Legislature
MISSOULA – Addrien Marx, a longtime businesswoman and resident of Seeley Lake, has announced her run for the Montana State Legislature. She is running to represent the citizens of House District...
Ringing in the Christmas Cheer
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Mountain Bells (SSMB) rang in the Christmas Season with their annual concert, "Christmas by the Fire." The SSMB choir played more than 20 familiar secular and religious...
Elk Shoulder Season Huge Draw
HELENA - Right now, it seems every elk hunter in Montana and beyond who did not get his or her elk in the general season that ended Nov. 29 has focused on four hunting districts between Great Falls and White Sulphur Springs that are taking part in...
A Look Back And Looking Forward
As the 2015 year reaches its twilight, it’s good to reflect on the many projects over the past eleven months. For me, I spend the better part of a year thinking about big game and big game management. Whether by choice or not, big game management...
Frostbite Festival Fun for All Ages
SWAN VALLEY - The Frostbite Festival, sponsored by the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society (USVHS), was held Dec. 5 at the Swan Valley Elementary School. Nearly 20 vendors participated in the event....
Swan Valley Elementary First Quarter Honor Roll
High Honor Roll - Aubrey Matthew, Kyla Conley, Connor Matthew, Rose Mercer and Jayla Kauffman Honor Roll – Jalen Kauffman, Chris Auchenbach, Mara Beckstrom, Samantha Haynes, Seth Richardson, Alysa Russell, Aspen Conley and Kinley...
Seeley Lake Elementary First Quarter Honor Roll
Grade 8: Ella Batchelder, Terra Bertsch, Taylor Dillree, Kara Good, Blake Lindemer, Caleb Maughan, Madeline Mocko, Ben Montross, Cecilia Ruppert, Avery Smith, Emma Stevenson and Samuel Weisenburger. Grade 7: Bethany Hoag, Emily Howard, Jordan...
GPVFD Shares Winter Fire Safety Tips
POTOMAC - There are certain fire hazards people should be aware of during the wintertime. The Greenough/Potomac Volunteer Fire Department (GPVFD) strives to protect, educate and assist the community...
Loving Hearts Toy Sale Brings Christmas Cheer
SEELEY LAKE – Loving Hearts hosted its annual toy sale Nov. 30 at Mission Bible Fellowship. Loving Hearts saves lightly used and new toys, gifts and Christmas decorations throughout the year and...
Long-Term Highway Bill Provides Support for Critical Missoula Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Steve Daines hailed last week’s passage of a multi-year highway bill, noting that the bipartisan legislation provides critical support for more than 420 infrastructure projects across Montana. The bill allocates more...
Clearwater Montana Properties
Goal: The most important goal at Clearwater Montana Properties (CMP) is to listen to their clients' needs and to help them achieve their goals. "We don't do anything in business that we are not...
Doris Ann "Petie" Peterson Luckman 1930 ~ 2015
SEELEY LAKE - Petie was born April 30, 1930 in Missoula, Mont. to Idella Josephine Hamilton Peterson and Irwin "Pete" Earl Peterson. Petie passed into eternity with her family surrounding her Dec. 4.... Full story
Lady Blackhawks Season Off to Winning Start
by Nathan Bourne Pathfinder The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks took home a pair if wins from a tournament in Frenchtown last week. The Ladies downed Plains and Arlee to start their season 2-0. Versus Plains The Lady Blackhawks pounded Plains Horsemen...
Blackhawks Fall to Vikings and Horsemen
by Nathan Bourne Pathfinder The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks had a close game with Charlo before falling to Plains to open their season last week at a tournament in Frenchtown. Versus Charlo The Blackhawks took on the Charlo Vikings Dec. 4. The Blackhawks...
Seeley Lake and Potomac Split Wins
The Seeley Lake Elementary (SLE) Eagles boys' basketball team faced off against the Potomac Pioneers on the Eagles' home court Dec. 3. The Pioneers won the first game taking down the Eagles' fifth and...
Understanding Christmas – In Context
Recent years have seen increasing attacks on Christianity, one of which has been an attempt to remove Christ from Christmas. Many department stores and retailers have gone to stressing “Happy Holidays” in an attempt to not offend non-Christians....
Community Briefs
Swan Valley AARP to Meet Dec. 14 SWAN VALLEY – The Dec. 14 meeting of the Swan Valley AARP includes Christmas music and dinner. Carolyn Rippy will play the piano and lead the group in song. The group is to meet at noon for a potluck at 12:30 p.m....
