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SWAN VALLEY – "Mistletoe in Montana? That sounds like a winter movie," Swan Valley resident Nikki Maloughney asked Hartbreak Films producer Paula Hart. "'Oh yeah, there is going to be snow' [Hart said]. I'm like it is July in Montana...it was 80 or 90 degrees that day. It was hot." Maloughney's horses are featured on "Mistletoe in Montana's" promotional images along with wreaths made by ReMarkable Floral. Several other local businesses and individuals also worked with the cast and crew of the m...
SEELEY LAKE – Tuesday, Dec. 7 the activity room at Mission Bible Fellowship was packed with toys as the line grew out the front of the church before the annual Loving Hearts Toy Sale. One volunteer said this year's sale offered "more toys than Walmart." With nearly 20 tables full of toys and gifts priced below $5, the season of gift giving was a little more affordable for many local families. Loving Hearts also made more than $900, nearly triple what they have made the past several years. All t...
POTOMAC – Sometime between the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 4 a 2005 maroon Chevy Silverado 2500 HD extended cab truck was stolen from property on Twin Creek Road near Potomac. This year, this was the third stolen vehicle reported in Potomac, the others on Nov. 10 and May 18. The Missoula County Sheriff's Office offers tips to help property owners improve security and avoid being a victim of property crime. The owners did not notice that their Chevy Silverado was missing r...
HELENA – The Governor’s Office of Community Service has announced it is accepting nominations for the annual ServeMontana Awards. This award recognizes Montanan citizens who demonstrate a commitment to helping others and serving their communities. The public is encouraged to nominate individuals and various service groups of all ages and backgrounds across Montana. Both individuals and organizations can be nominated. All service must be performed in Montana or by Montanans. Applications are due April 17, 2022. “Every year we get the honor...
What is a dog symbol? For that matter, what is a conditioned instinct? Well, when we look at dreams, most images in dreams are symbols. Symbols are expressions from the human psyche (our psychology and more) that have deep and varied meanings. A dream image of a car, for example, is a symbol with a variety of meanings, such as the way we move through life. Frequently the symbol of a dog in a dream represents a conditioned instinct. To understand this, we must ask: What is a conditioned...
SEELEY LAKE – Carrie Benton grew up helping her mother in the library. She developed an appreciation of libraries and a love affair with books that she is excited to share with others and connect them with resources offered at the Seeley Lake Community Library. On Oct. 28, Benton started as the new Library Assistant. She had a week of training with Librarian Susan Stone before she retired Nov. 3. While Benton admits she has big shoes to fill and still has a lot to learn, she is looking f...
Readers of the Pathfinder have enjoyed the special feature “20/35 Year Look Back” during this past year. Since Double Arrow Ranch was in existence 35 years ago, let’s take a look at what it was in 1986 (35 years ago), and how it had changed by 20 years ago in 2001. In 1986, the most recent phases of the Ranch were eight years old. While it was an established subdivision, in many ways it showed its youth. The Homeowners Association as we know it today, Double Arrow Ranch Landowners Association (DARLOA), was still coming into existence. Since...
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake will be getting its first electric vehicle charging station this spring at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation (SLCF) building on Highway 83. Missoula Electric Cooperative (MEC) received one of four “Fast Charge Your Ride” grants provided by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) share of the Volkswagen Settlement funds in an effort to expand travel options across Montana for electric vehicle drivers. The funds awarded focus on establishing fast-charging locations for Montana’s key travel corridors...
It seems like we are regularly bombarded with conflicting truth claims. From advertising (who makes the best truck/dishwasher/phone) to politics (which candidate or issue should we support) to sports to religion and other everyday conversations, we constantly have opportunities to evaluate what we believe is true. If you have had the opportunity to sit on a jury, you were involved in a process of trying to evaluate the truth of the case. Christmas is nearly here and is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. He was born a couple of...
SEELEY LAKE – Uncorked and Creative Artist Instructor Kris Gullikson invited guest artist Sissy Miller from Frenchtown to introduce the Dec. 10 class to the art of paint pouring. Following Miller's instructions, the group produced lovely multicolored bulbs to brighten their Christmas trees. The art technique called pouring requires the use of acrylic paints into which an additive has been mixed that improves the consistency and provides a smooth flow, resulting in colors that mix more u...
SEELEY LAKE – After more than two years of 2 Valley Stage trying to book The Gothard Sisters, they finally took the stage Sunday, Dec. 12 in Seeley Lake. Alpine Artisans Assistant Director Robert Green guessed they would be popular and he was right. Playing to an audience of more than 120, The Gothard Sisters mixed Celtic and Irish music with new and old Christmas carols. Their musical versatility was astounding. They all sang, danced and played the violin. They were each well versed in at l...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Lions Club is producing their 2022-2023 local telephone directory. They are looking for photographers to submit a photo for the front cover, encouraging businesses to submit their ads for the yellow pages and asking those who want their cell phone number or otherwise unlisted residential phone number listed to make their submission by Feb. 1, 2022. The Lions Club Phone Book, produced and distributed free of charge to the community, is a public service to the community. The Seeley Lake Lions Club Phone Book is p...
HELENA - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to keeping the highways cleared whenever winter weather impacts the state. National workforce shortages are affecting MDT, like many other employers. Recruitment efforts for seasonal Maintenance Technicians (snowplow operators) in several areas across the state have been severely impacted. The staffing shortages are greater this year creating more challenges statewide. MDT is approximately 50% short of seasonal snowplow operators needed to be fully staffed in Maintenance...
WOODWORTH - With the snow drifting down outside, it was warm inside during the Rich Ranch Community Appreciation Day Dec. 12. Adults enjoyed the chance to visit, listened to holiday favorites played by the Feigleys and judged the Chili Cookoff. The younger generation played in the snow and loved seeing Santa when he stopped by to visit and hand out goodie bags. Texas Style Chili w/o Beans Courtesy Lions Michelle & Joe Saalfeld 3 pounds lean ground beef 1 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped...
GREENOUGH – "What better way to really form relationships with kids and their families than a setting like this," said Lilah Fox, Sunset School's kindergarten – fourth grade (K-4) and reading teacher for K-8. "It is amazing what you can do here with this small setting in terms of getting to know the kids and their families and their siblings." Fox started at Sunset School in the fall of 2020. As a first year teacher that didn't know Sunset School existed until she applied, she has embraced teach...
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Elementary third - sixth graders, directed by Music Teacher Janet Morgenstern, presented "North Pole Radio Hour" Dec. 9. Taking place in the 1946, they offered a mix of music, news, weather and sport "to keep you in the know." Santa was a special guest for "Ask Santa" where callers could call in with questions....
Seeley Lake ROCKS seeks volunteers for ice rink SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake ROCKS is looking forward to installing the Community Ice Rink at Seeley Lake Elementary this week in the SLE ball field. They are seeking volunteers to help to install it and maintain the ice throughout the winter. This includes clearing the snow from the rink and helping keep the skate shed organized. If interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities contact ROCKS President Garry Swain garryswain@gmail.com. Red Sleighs of Montana to arrive Dec. 20 Santa is s...
In celebration of 35 years of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder, each week we will run parts of articles that appeared in the issue 35 years ago and 20 years ago. The entire issue will be uploaded to our website seeleylake.com for you to enjoy. We hope you will enjoy the journey with us as we follow our community through the past 35 years as documented by the Pathfinder. 35 years ago: Dec. 18, 1986 issue Crowd packs new gym for first game Some people said it couldn't be done - build a school gymnasium...
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley-Swan High School's Blackhawks and Lady Blackhawks defeated the Superior Bobcats Dec. 10 in front of the home crowd. The Boys got right to work putting the Bobcats down eight points by the first buzzer. They maintained their lead through the second quarter. In the second half the Blackhawks took control allowing the Bobcats just three baskets and a handful of free throws while putting up 36 points of their own. The Blackhawks won 64-33. Walker McDonald put in 6 baskets and a...
