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SEELEY LAKE – "Safer Schools," "Am I Next" and "Never Again" were words chanted by students outside Seeley Lake Elementary during the National School Walkout March 14. Seeley Lake Elementary sixth grader Clara Kyrouac organized the only walkout in Seeley Lake. She along with 11 other students met at the flagpole at 10 a.m. where they held a moment of silence and then marched for the remaining 17 minutes in front of SLE. Her intent was to start the conversation about making schools safer and t...
SEELEY LAKE – Sunday, Nov. 5 Kendra and her husband Jurian Coombes were getting ready for bed when they both felt their daughter kick. The next day they were going to welcome Huntley Blaine Coombes into the world. When they arrived at St. Patrick's Hospital at 7:30 a.m. they were so excited. Kendra was being induced and they would soon meet their little girl. After spending an hour trying to find Huntley's heartbeat, they were given the devastating news. Huntley silently entered the world at 8...
SEELEY LAKE – The March 12 meeting of the Seeley Lake Community Council heard reports on four in-progress projects, proposals related to mushroom harvesting and an update on the efforts of the Trails Committee. Scott Newpower disclosed plans to build a roofed, open air, regulation size hockey rink. Seeley Lake School Superintendent Chris Stout has given permission to construct it in the field along School Lane. The primary goal of the project is to provide youngsters with a no-cost winter a...
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Sewer District started working on meeting Rural Development’s conditions including attaining easements and writing district policies at their March 15 meeting. The sewer project can not be let out to bid before the conditions are met. In other business, the board voted to send a letter to Powell County in regard to the proposed 61-lot subdivision and discussed the voter qualifications for the upcoming board election. The district also received one of two grants applied for to start the design of Phase 2’s col...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary Eagles won the Copper League Small School Tournament March 14 with a record of 16-2. This title is added to their first place win in the Copper League's Large School bracket from last year. The girls were welcomed back to Seeley Lake with an escort from the Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Haines said the girls were solid all year beating many teams by 18-20 points. They only had two losses, one to Florence and the other to Bonner, neither of which...
Driving home Saturday, March 17, I spun out maybe 60 yards up my driveway. As I was sliding backward, my vehicle spun sideways and got stuck in that position boxed in by snowbanks. I made a call to Clearwater Towing to get me out. As I was standing outside my vehicle, I noticed a pickup truck coming up my drive. A man, his wife and black lab stopped. “I saw you were in trouble when we were driving by on the highway (83). I might be able to help you get your vehicle out.” I was stunned that anyone could even see me sideways in my driveway hal...
MISSOULA - When we first envisioned what is now the Kettlehouse Amphitheater on the banks of the Blackfoot River, few believed that it could go from a big idea to a reality in six months. As you can imagine, the project had a lot of moving parts and required extensive analysis, planning and approval from the county, the state and federal agencies. Throughout the entire process, Missoula County Commissioner Jean Curtiss always answered my calls and was extremely responsive in helping us navigate a very complex situation. She saw the vision of...
SWAN VALLEY - If you do not have the time or desire to read the second draft word for word, I suggest taking 15 minutes to skim over the entire document. This will enable you to find subtopics in each of the seven elements that are of particular interest to you. Then write out your comments on those subtopics. There are response sheets available which can help all of us organize our comments. You may email Henry Westra at henry.westra@gmail.com to request them. Then, may I recommend that you conclude your comments by recognizing that the...
Andi and Nathan Bourne, excellent editorial in the 15 March Pathfinder. You’re both doing outstanding work as journalists. As noted on the front page of a national newspaper (The Washington Post):“Democracy dies in darkness”....
SEELEY LAKE - You take away Choice and give us “telehealth care?” Seriously? You want the Veterans here to go to the Seeley Lake Post Office to see a TV doctor? Seriously? Is that the kind of health care you enjoy? My husband - a 100 percent service connected disabled soldier - had hands-on true health care with our doctor in Seeley Lake! Now you think seeing a TV doctor is acceptable? Last time we were in Missoula (December) he was only seen by a nurse. With promises of follow-up with a TV doctor (I thought they were joking) but nothing. I’v...
SWAN VALLEY - In updating the Lake County Growth Plan, the density-zoning map should be maintained and enhanced, not repealed. Continued rural sprawl in the Mission and Swan Valleys is a threat to critical habitat and the rural lifestyle enjoyed by those who live and recreate there. Constructing and maintaining public access roads, utility infrastructure, providing wildland and structural fire protection and emergency services for increased commercial and residential construction, is all cost prohibitive and will put more stress on the public a...
MISSOULA - Facts based on her accomplishments and personal knowledge of inherent love and respect for the people of this county, is why I proudly support Jean Curtiss in her race for Missoula County Commissioner. As a long time small business owner in Seeley Lake, I have seen Jean effectively bring new businesses to Missoula County – all of which have provided our community members with good paying jobs. I especially admire her job creation efforts that seek to balance scientific resource management, open space, healthy lifestyles and a s...
Amsterdam in 1697 was the richest of all European cities, with by far the biggest port, and famous for the finest built ships anywhere. It was all within one of the major powers of the world at that time, the Dutch Colonial Empire. If you would have been walking the docks at the building yards in the late summer that year, you might have seen a carpenter emerging from his housing unit after cooking himself and his fellow workmen a traditional breakfast to start their day or later having a simple lunch with them seated on a nearby log, talking a...
Most people know there is a difference between fantasy and reality. Nonetheless, in our society fantasy is more important than we might imagine. From politics to social media, fantasy influences many people's lives. We only need to look at the popularity of computer games and movies to see the influence of fantasy. For example, the latest fantasy movie "The Black Panther" is breaking box-office records and people by the millions are flocking to watch it. Of course, there can be many reasons why...
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Community Foundation continues to encourage local organizations to grow and improve the services in our community. Realizing such action requires resources, they once again awarded funding to several worthy causes. This year’s grant recipients and projects include: • Seeley Lake Elementary School: Providing funds for “Circle of Security” parent training that enhances attachment in parent-child relationships. • Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitor Center: Assisting with critical maintenance for the Seeley La...
It has been a longer than usual winter for most of the Blackfoot Watershed and as mud season transitions us from winter to spring we'll take the opportunity to review the past year. Before I dive into the recap of the past season I wanted to take a moment to remind folks that with spring around the corner please remember that bears will soon be returning to the valleys. Now is the time to start bringing the dog food and bird feeders inside, securing your garbage, and generally being mindful of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A poll of more than 500 Montanans released by the Montana Wildlife Federation showed continued support for U.S Senator Jon Tester’s Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act and collaborative efforts to protect wildlife habitat, recreational access and timber jobs. Tester as well as other stakeholders discussed the survey results and momentum of the legislation during a press conference March 15. The Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project was developed through more than a decade of local discussions among conservation, r...
SEELEY LAKE – Part I of the report on the March 7, 2018 public trails meeting gave the results of the resident and visitor survey conducted in 2017 by the CRC Trails Advisory Council. Part II presents the views of local business owners and discussion on partnerships. Part III will present recommendations derived from the surveys, and suggestions for how to proceed in the future. In addition to the survey information submitted by residents and visitors to Seeley Lake, the Seeley Lake Trails A...
POTOMAC - Funding for the Friday Explorers program, school safety and staff changes dominated the Potomac School Board meeting March 12. The parent group striving to maintain the Friday Explorers program presented their second plan to the board regarding finances and resources for the 2018-2019 school year. The board shared their appreciation for the details in the presented parent plan and voiced their support for the program. A discussion followed where strong opinions were shared about the March 8 Pathfinder article entitled “Potomac School...
SEELEY LAKE – For the first time in more than 15 years, the Seeley Lake Senior Center ran out of corned beef at their annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner March 18. Along with corned beef dinner, complete with Irish stew, attendees enjoyed a cake walk, silent auction, 50/50 drawing and bingo. This year the annual fundraiser was held Sunday instead of Saturday. Missoula Electric Cooperative held its annual membership meeting Saturday, March 17 so the seniors decided to see what kind of a turnout t...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce donated $500 to the Seeley Lake Meals on Wheels program after raising the funds from the Chamber Chill event held Feb. 17 at the Tamaracks Resort. Twenty-three people jumped into Seeley Lake with pledges to support the Chamber and Meals on Wheels program. "It was a lot of fun and we hope to continue the tradition in the next year," said Chamber Board member Eric Hayhurst. "A lot of communities do these plunges and they are very s...
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Robert Green received his membership to the Sons of the American Revolution March 8. Green has always had a certain amount of pride that his ancestors played such a significant role in the founding of the country and its form of government. He is now officially a Revolutionary War Patriot. The Montana Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was formed in 1894. The purpose of SAR is to perpetuate the memory of those who, by their services or sacrifices du...
SEELEY LAKE - "Can I get $350?" shouted auctioneer Gene Schade over the heckling. The bidding war ensued over a classic loaded carrot cake filled with cream cheese and drizzled with caramel until Vicki Voeglin, organizer from the first Dessert Night seven years ago, stepped in, "I can solve this. We will pay Laura to make another one and you can each have one for $350...$700 for the kids." Schade yelled, "Sold!" This was the final fundraiser for the Destinations for Education students traveling...
SEELEY LAKE - On Friday March 9, 2018 at 1:13 p.m. in Missoula, Mont. Shirley Lou Jones-Ogden-Keiper daughter, wife, mother, Oma, Great Oma and friend reunited with her loved ones that have passed on before. At this moment we envision her big huge Oma arms wrapped around Monica, Katie and Sara, our beloved Great Grans who left us too soon. Shirley’s parents Clarence and Doris were standing at heaven’s door waiting and smiling arms outstretched. She is now snuggled up with her first husband Gene and brother-in-law Wade. And her big heart is emb...
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.- Condon's Mitchell G. Parcell, 2017 graduate of Seeley-Swan High School, graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp at MCRD San Diego, Calif. Jan. 19. He was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class (PFC), was chosen as a Squad Leader and was the "Iron Man" for the entire company of 450 recruits having physically performed the best in the Physical Fitness Test and the Combat Fitness Test (CFT). His next training is in Pensacola, Fla. for Aircrew School. He will then travel to Maine...
