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The Seeley Fire District Board approved a 3% raise for its chief, approved its budget for next year, while call numbers for the agency are expected to surpass 2022 in the coming months. For 2022, the rural fire department responded to 95 calls. For 2023, 91 calls have been placed so far, according to Fire Chief Dave Lane. “It’s been picking up a bit,” Lane said. The fire board unanimously approved Lane’s salary to $77,845. That is below the average fire chief pay in the state of Montana, according to board member Jon Kimble. The median pay for...
Griffen Smith of the Pathfinder Housing has become a national problem for the United States Forest Service, and both the Seeley Ranger District and the Swan Lake Ranger District are in talks of building new housing on USFS land. The Swan Valley Community Council dived into the need for housing with both Chris Dowling, the Swan Lake district ranger, and Quinn Carver, the Seeley Lake district ranger on June 20. Both rangers agreed that the lack of housing in the area is holding people off from living and working in the area. “We can’t hire tea...
The Seeley Swan Pathfinder took home four first place awards at the Montana Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest on June 17. All the wins came from the editorial staff of the previous owners, Andi and Nathan Bourne. The better newspaper awards highlights the top newspapers from 2022 in news, sports, photography, design, advertising and more. The Pathfinder won first in feature writing, sports writing, sports feature writing and best portrait photo. The Pathfinder competed in the smallest newspaper division with a circulation of less...
Twenty Years Ago... June 26, 2003 Governors, national officials focus on Seeley Lake project. Flanked by a contingent of police cars and unmarked security cars, governors from five western states along with national and regional forest officials traveled to Seeley Lake Wednesday, June 18, to view a pioneering U.S. Forest Service project, the Clearwater Stewardship Project, that has been touted as a national model. The day trip started at the Lubrecht Experimental Forest, then moved on to...
On Saturday, June 10, a modest hoard of hungry folks convened at the Swan Valley Community Center for the 31st annual Chili Cook-Off competition and fundraiser hosted by the local American Legion chapter 63. Each year the competition names the best chili in the valley and hosts an auction to raise money for American Legion events throughout the year. Lindsey Glastetter won first place with a Mexican infused chili with Chorizo and enchilada sauce. Her chili had the most distinctive pepper flavor...
Cyclists Jessica Cerra and Evelyn Dong crossed Highway 200, within 2,000 feet of the finish line. The 80-ish mile race sprint finish was between second and third place. Cerra was ready to relegate herself to third place. Dong encouraged her to finish strong, and Cerra came in ahead of Dong by 0.7 of a second. The gray, drizzly morning did not stop the 200 riders from showing up to the Second Annual Dusty Banditas Women's gravel bike race on June 3 in the Ovando area. Thirty-seven women...
"Main Street, Ovando is on the route of the Tour Divide, a grueling 2,700 mile gravel bike race. It is the world's longest off-pavement bicycle race," said Kathy Thurmond, owner Blackfoot Angler and impromptu bicycle shop. "As of June 16, 156 riders have passed through town." The original 198 riders in the grand departure left Banff, Alberta, on June 9. Leaders passed through Ovando on Sunday, June 11. As of June 17, the leaders are over half-way to the finish-line in New Mexico. The overall...
The upstairs loft of the Barn in Seeley Lake became an intricate Montana State civics lesson on Monday, June 12 when the Seeley Lake Community Council discussesd tax revenue and grassroots movements. Missoula County Commisioner Josh Slotnik presented a few explanations of Montana tax systems and talked about what he considers new perspectives on their uses. “Not so much because people are mad about property taxes or unhappy about them,” Slotnik said. “But because of the language of property taxes. It is very much its own animal.” Slotnik...
Seeley Lake’s Fourth Of July brass band is seeking more players to round out the sound of the volunteer group. The band performs on a moving parade float, and is currently short about two people, according to band manager Bruce Davidson. “If not enough people show up, I’ll have to drive the truck,” Davidson said. The band hopes to find more brass musicians, but is open to anyone interested in playing any instrument. “If two people from Seeley Lake joined up, it would be quite the affair,” Davidson said. The group will practice the set the mor...
During the 2020-2021 school year, Seeley-Swan High School students and teachers began the process of improving the Frisbee-golf -referred to by players as "folf"- course behind the school. The Blackhawk Disc Golf Course, created and maintained by the SSHS Student Council, offers 18 challenging holes that wind through towering larch and ponderosa pine. The course is lengthy and may be confusing to navigate for out-of-town visitors or people who don't regularly play Frisbee-golf. So SSHS teachers...
Models of all ages graced the floor of Mission Bible Fellowship in the spirit of abundance on Saturday, June 10 during the Loving Hearts ministry annual fashion show and brunch fundraiser. After giving away about $6,000 in scholarships to local high school graduates last year, the Loving Hearts ministry hoped to restock some of those funds with the fashion show. The event themed "The Best of Everything" raised approximately $2,800 to go to next year's high school graduates, according to Mary...
The senior class of Seeley-Swan High School filed into the auditorium for their last ever school assembly on Sunday June 4. The school band played pomp and circumstance from the corner while the rows of parents, extended family and community members sat quietly in rows of folding chairs. Each student stepped out of the yellow-lined doorway and paused for just a moment before walking down the aisle toward the stage and a new chapter in their life. For many of these students this gym had served...
Over the past several years Trace Stone, the U.S. government teacher at Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS), has been looking at the school sign every morning and thinking of ways to improve it. This year he was able to finally create and install a new one with the help of students and members of the community. "I hope this adds charm to our school and inspires students to undertake further projects that will enhance the school and community." Stone said. A group of seniors taking the U.S....
6/1 2:27 p.m. Driving Under Influence Hwy 83 6/1 2:29 p.m. Civil School Lane 6/1 5:27p.m. Stolen Vehicle Rocky Mountain Road 6/2 10:25 a.m. Accident With Injury Boy Scout Road 6/2 3:29 p.m. Intimidation Hwy 83 6/3 10:35 a.m. Accident no Injury Hwy 200 6/3 3:47 p.m. Harassment Blanchard Court 6/3 5:46 p.m. Assault with a weapon Hwy 83 6/4 10:36 p.m. Accident no Injury Hwy 200 6/5 2:09 p.m. Burglary Boyd Lane 6/5 2:09 p.m. Disturbance Cutthroat Drive 6/6 2:29 a.m. Accident with Injury Hwy 83 6/6... Full story
5/31 Medical Paws Up Road 6/2 Medical Hwy 83 6/2 Accident with Injury Boy Scout Road 6/3 Medical Boy Scout Road 6/4 Medical Peony Drive 6/5 Medical Standby Riverview Drive 6/6 Accident with Injury Hwy 83... Full story
Monkey bars, rock walls and double slides took the attention of most children walking around the Lions Club Park in Seeley Lake on Saturday, June 10. The club hosted its grand opening of a new playground, which should be a good alternative to the elementary school's now-dismantled structure. The project cemented a cornerstone into the Lions park, which has long maintained the ground for Missoula County. Rich Westin, a Seeley Lake Lions Club member, said the playground will make the area feel mor...
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Friday that Henry "Hank" Worsech is retiring as director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the agency charged with managing Montana's wildlife and 55 state parks. Dustin Temple, who's been serving as the agency's acting director, will take Worsech's place overseeing the department. Worsech, who'd been on medical leave since February, is retiring from FWP for a second time. Prior to taking the director post, Worsech served as the agency's license bureau chief. He also formerly served as the executive director of... Full story
Flathead National Forest Supervisor, Kurt Steele, has accepted a new position within the National Forest Service. Steele, who has been the Supervisor of Flathead National Forest since January of 2020 came under fire for decisions made involving the POWDR Corporation’s purchase of Holland Lake Lodge. According to a story in The Fathead Beacon on June 9, the details are still being figured out, but Steele was offered and has accepted a new position as a deputy director at the Northern Region headquarters in Missoula....
Twenty Years ago... June 12, 2003 Students help with start-up funds for the "Stage" Seeley Lake Elementary students viewed the Seeley-Swan Stage firsthand when the van visited the school on Thursday. The students raised money to contribute to the Senior Citizens' Transportation committee for operating and maintaining the van. Student Council President Michael Biggins and eighth grader Ryan Rammell presented a $50 check to Transportation committee member Paul Miller during lunch at the Seeley...
Darrin Divis held his uncle's burial flag tightly as each fold symbolized an honor placed on veterans for their service. Roughly 40 people looked on as the Seeley Lake community honored and celebrated its veterans at the Memorial garden last Monday. Divis, an Iraq war veteran, said each year's memorial is similar in principle, but this year the Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake (VFSL) hoped to educate the public while preserving the traits of sacrifice and courage that many veterans had when...
A somber procession gathered on the Cold Creek Bridge in Condon to remember service members who have passed. The 31st annual Memorial Day observance was presided over by Edward Klassen, who has facilitated the event for the last six years as the commander of American Legion Post 63 in Condon Klassen brought a small amplifier with a microphone to the bridge and read aloud a brief history of Memorial Day as a national tradition, wrapping a contemporary tribute in a retelling of the holiday's...
Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries time, stress, the security of their medical information, and potentially their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud. “Medicare fraud has a devastating impact on both beneficiaries and the Medicare program,” said Renee Labrie-Shanks, Statewide Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program Director. “Current Medicare card and COVID-19 test kit scams illus... Full story
5/24 Medical School Lane 5/26 Medical Hwy 83 5/26 Medical Hwy 83 5/26 Medical W. Spruce Street 5/26 Medical Drew Creek Loop 5/27 Fire Alarm Hwy 83 5/27 Medical Airport Road 5/29 Medical Lemar Drive 5/29 Welfare Ck. Hwy 83...
5/25 4:32 p.m. Trespassing Holland Lake Road 5/25 12:58 p.m. Civil Hole in the Wall Road 5/26 7:46 a.m. Accident with Injury Hwy 83 5/26 10:19 a.m. Suspicious Activity Holland Lake Road 5/26 12:44 p.m. Theft Leota Peak Road 5/27 12:23 p.m. Civil Oak Lane 5/27 5:04 p.m. Trespassing Woodworth Road 5/28 4:47 p.m. Civil Hwy 83 5/30 1:02 p.m. Theft Holland Lake Road 5/30 2:51 p.m. Civil Riverview Drive 5/30 6:06 p.m. Suspicious Activity Old Barn Road 5/31 10:26 a.m. Suspicious Activity Glacier Drive 5/31 4:40 p.m. Civil Grizzly D...
Two rafting teams compete in the final heat at the Whitewater Festival in Bigfork on Sunday, May 28. The festival, which was in its 48th year, featured roughly 100 competitors in multiple races for rafts, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. The event brought hundreds of spectators to the banks of the Swan River over the weekend....
