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SEELEY LAKE - The second annual Christmas Caravan of Lights lit up the streets of Seeley Lake Saturday night, Dec. 18. More than a dozen groups decorated their trucks and trailers, UTVs, and other vehicles and drove the streets of Seeley Lake before returning to the Chicken Coop for bonfires and the community gathering. To watch the parade visit https://youtu.be/KzUivP-s_VU....
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has backpedaled on a controversial elk management strategy after a public response that FWP Director Henry “Hank” Worsech described as a “firestorm.” Even after the department backed away from the most contentious proposal it had planned to present to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, public commenters continued to raise concerns at yesterday’s commission meeting in Helena about a process they said has been rushed and favors large landowners and brings the state closer to privatizing wildlife. In response... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - The following over-snow vehicle use routes / snowmobile trails will be temporarily closed during the week, Monday – Friday, for winter logging activities and for public safety while the Westside Bypass Wildfire Resiliency project is implemented. The trails will be open for weekends (Saturday – Sunday). The project will help address existing fuel and vegetation conditions that contribute to an increased risk of severe wildfire in areas adjacent to state and private lands. Tra...
MISSOULA – The University of Montana has more than 800 students who are degree candidates for fall semester 2021. The students listed in the links below are UM degree candidates or have been awarded their degrees. Students with “cum laude” after their name indicate a GPA of 3.40 to 3.69. “Magna laude” indicates a 3.70 to 3.89 GPA, and “summa laude” is 3.90 and above. Official awarding of a degree and any official graduation with honors or graduation with high honors designation is not made until students have completed their final term of enrol...
SWAN VALLEY – The Unaffiliated Lutheran Church of Condon members Valli Reed-Bigley (middle) and Shelby Stoll (right) presenting a $551 donation to Swan Valley School secretary Katie Gleason for the junior high class trip. The sixth, seventh and eighth graders take a trip touring Montana every three years. The next trip is scheduled for 2023. The Unaffiliated Lutheran Church of Condon meets Sundays at 11 a.m. at Liquid Louie's. This donations is from the offering that has been collected since t...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan Hospital District Board received several updates regarding COVID testing and vaccination opportunities as well as updates regarding the Seeley-Swan Medical Center at their meeting Dec. 14. Wednesday, Dec. 8 the Missoula City-County Health Department held a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation building. Seeley-Swan Medical Center Satellite Manager Georgiann McCoy said it was “overwhelmingly attended.” She understood that some waited for more than two hours and people were turne...
Hunting regulation proposals for the 2022/2023 seasons were approved for public comment by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission last week and are now out for review and comment online through Jan.14. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold public meetings throughout the state to provide information and answer questions. Montana hunting season regulations are adopted biennially for most game species. This is a second opportunity for the public to provide input on 2022/2023 draft hunting regulation proposals. Earlier this fall in an effort...
SEELEY LAKE – The room erupted with excitement when Santa walked through the door at the Seeley Lake Community Hall, Dec. 18. The third annual Seeley Lake Stocking event was a huge success where more than 65 children and a few adults had their photo taken with Santa, received a stocking full of goodies, chose a toy or stuffed animal, and entered to win sleds or bicycles. Thanks to organizer Sheila Czifro and support from the community and local businesses, everything was free. Seeley Lake S...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Sewer District Board selected a candidate for their open Interim District Manager position and heard a presentation from a manufacturer of wastewater treatment systems at its Dec. 16 meeting. The Board interviewed two candidates, David Losee and William (Bill) Decker for the manager position at last month’s meeting. After a 15-minute executive session the Board unanimously voted to offer the job to Decker. “It was a really tough decision because both of the candidates are highly qualified,” said Board Preside...
GREENOUGH – Matthew Nord of Tangled Tones Music Studio in Missoula drives up once a week to teach music to the students at Sunset School. On Dec. 16 the students presented their holiday program for proud parents and friends. The singing began with John Denver's famous "Country Roads," accompanied by Nord's guitar. However, the students substituted a few more familiar locations. Instead of West Virginia they sang of "West Montana" as "almost heaven." Likewise, the Blackfoot River took the p...
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley-Swan High School and Seeley Lake Elementary junior high musicians took the stage together at their combined concert Dec. 16. They played several traditional selections and songs from popular Christmas movies. The concert ended with a sing-a-long to "The Christmas Song." SSHS and SLE Music Director Janet Morgenstern said this was many of the students' first concert. She said, "I've been so impressed with their progress and so happy with what they are doing...
Community Ice Rink still in progress SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake ROCKS volunteers have been working hard to open the Community Ice Rink in the Seeley Lake Elementary ball field. While it has a good base, it needs cold weather, without snow, to finish the rink. Please do not skate on it until it is ready. Volunteers have been setting up and will maintain the rink. This includes snow removal, keeping the shed picked up, etc. If interested in volunteering contact ROCKS President Garry Swain garryswain@gmail.com. There’s snow place like Seeley Lak...
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. 24, 1986 issue Residents to groom trails Area snowmobile trails will be groomed by local residents this year. In t... Full story
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...
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...
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...
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...
