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State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to be aware of the risk for exposure to rabies as summer approaches. From 2009 to 2015, 162 animals submitted for testing to the Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) were positive for rabies. Most of the animals were bats, some were skunks, and a few were other wild and domestic animals. Rabies is a fatal disease. The rabies virus is carried in the saliva of infected warm-blooded mammals and is usually transmitted to people and other animals through a bite. Bats are a great...
HELENA – The Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Project (BCSP) announced a monthly video series to showcase the conservation, recreation and forest restoration plan the community has spent a decade vetting. The goal of the increased communication efforts is to influence the Montana delegation to move forward with a plan to see the citizen proposal completed through federal legislation. The first video in the series can be viewed at www.blackfootclearwater.org. “Enough is enough. Some of us are nearing the end of the trail and we can’t wait anoth...
The Seeley Lake Community Council hosted a candidate forum, May 9, at the Seeley Lake Community Hall. Candidates from the Public Service Commission (PSC) District 4, House District (HD) 92 and Missoula County Commissioner races answered various questions from moderator Klaus von Sutterheim and the audience. This week the Pathfinder features the candidates for Missoula County Commissioner. The PSC and HD 92 debate is available on the Pathfinder's website, www.seeleylake.com Three commissioner can...
SWAN VALLEY - The Whalen homestead cabin is now at home on the Swan Valley museum site. It was located on the Donald property visible from the Kraft Creek road. Sharon Gressle a descendant of the homesteaders along with her relatives donated the cabin and the moving costs to the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society. The Swan Valley Museum and Heritage Site opened to the public on Memorial Day weekend. It will now be open every Thursday through Sunday through Labor Day weekend...
POTOMAC - The Ten Mile Drivers Club (TMD) from Helena arrived in Potomac May 27. With a recreational permit from the Montana Department of Natural Resources (DNRC), they explored the local forests and roads using horse and mule drawn wagons, carts and mounted riders. They stayed with Potomac residents Ray and Brenda Woodside. The TMD hosts monthly driving events and clinics around the state. The Memorial Day weekend in Potomac was the first pleasure get-together drive of 2016 for the club. More...
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Regional Planning Committee (SVRPC) meeting held May 26 was led by the new chair Ken Donovan. Edits to the draft regional plan continued focused on recommendations from the Swan Valley school board. The SVRPC made edits to the Draft Plan using comments from School District No. 33 School Board. The school board pointed out in its comments that the word ecosystem was not used correctly in the 1.0 Element named Natural Resources and Environment. According to the comments, ecosystem is too broad a term to use when...
OVANDO – Ovando School's eight students hosted their annual May Day Tea May 25. They took those in attendance on a journey through the first 85 years of American History. Three of Sunset School's students also joined the group for a few of the skits. The whole performance was written and created by the students. The audience watched as students took them through colonial times, highlights of the first 15 presidencies and western expansion following the Louisiana Purchase and slavery. Students h...
GREENOUGH - Sunset School wrapped up the year with the annual program May 26. Claire Kelley celebrated her graduation from kindergarten and the other three students were recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year. Teacher Toni Hatten said that Sunset School enrollment is "ever changing." While there were five students to start and end the year, they were not the same students. "Kids cycle in and out and develop friendships very quickly," said Hatten. "They are helpful, supportive,...
OVANDO – Ovando School celebrated Jesse McKay's graduation from eighth grade at the annual May Day Tea. McKay will attend Drummond High School next year. True to tradition, each of the students shared memories about McKay and his time at Ovando School. McKay also read his wills for each student and teacher upon his leaving. McKay's mother, Bri read his prophecy. Finally, before receiving his diploma, there was a photo slide show of McKay growing up. "The sky is not the limit for you Jesse," s...
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) band and choirs hosted their annual spring concert, May 24. In addition to several large, small and solo pieces, the SSHS Creative Writing class added to the evening. The band and choir shared several selections, some of which they played at the District Music Festival in April. Members of Swan Valley School's advanced band Aspen Conley, Rose Mercer, Kinley Moore and Seth Richardson joined the SSHS band on their District Music Festival piece "Dark...
As Montanans look to enjoy the great outdoors this spring and summer, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and local public health officials urge everyone to follow a few simple steps to prevent tick bites and their illnesses: Limit, Repel, and Inspect. State public health officials receive an average of eight tick-borne illness reports every year, the most common being Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia and Colorado Tick Fever. “The best defense against tick-borne illnesses is by spraying your legs, ankles, pants...
MISSOULA - Missoula County residents may see a new postcard arriving in their mailbox. As of Friday, May 20 the Missoula County Clerk of District Court’s office sent 10,000 notice of jury mailers. For the first time, the questionnaire as to qualification for jury service is now being collected online; a shift that will eliminate postage costs for the potential juror and the county. “We are looking to ease this process within District Court for our citizens,” Clerk of Court, Shirley Faust said. “This will allow us to compile the data electronica...
Swan Valley AARP Meeting, June 6 SWAN VALLEY – Who, what, where are the animals in the Swan? That will be the program Monday, June 6 for the Swan Valley AARP at the Swan Valley Community Hall in Condon. Adam Lieberg of Swan Valley Connections will give a presentation of the Swan Valley carnivores. The group is to meet at noon for a potluck at 12:30 p.m. The program will start at 1:45 p.m. to which the public is invited. Hosts are Nina and Dennis Monson. International Fair June 7 SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley School will host its International F...
SWAN VALLEY - The Mission Mountains Mercantile (Merc) and Swan Valley Real Estate office were destroyed by fire in the early morning hours of May 18. No one was injured and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The structure has been determined a total loss. At approximately 12:22 a.m. a fire was reported at the Merc on Highway 83. The Swan Valley Fire Department was dispatched to the scene. Swan Valley Fire Chief Randy Williams said that about a third of his personnel did not get the...
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake resident Robert Kelley took his eight-year-old grandson Noah antler hunting for the first time when the Blackfoot/Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (Game Range) opened May 15. On Tuesday, May 17, the sheds they found were stolen from his truck near Kozy Korner. Kelley along with his brother Kevin, son James and grandson Noah waited for three hours at the gate of the Game Range for it to open at noon. Kelley was lucky enough to find a matching set of six-point elk s...
As Memorial Day 2016 quickly approaches, we must remember not to take for granted the three-day holiday that you will be enjoying with family and friends. It’s not just time for a fun long weekend but a time to take a few moments to remember those warriors and heroes that have fallen in battle throughout our history. Because of their sacrifices we are able to enjoy our freedom and the opportunities that our country offers. You should take the time to experience a Memorial Day ceremony in your community and honor these men and women that are n...
GREENOUGH - On May 9 at approximately 6 p.m. it was discovered that three tractors sitting in the Paws Up field near Hwy 200 at about mile post 28.5 were vandalized. A drill was used to puncture a hole in each of the 24 tires causing more than $26,000 worth of damage. The victim was a private contractor doing work for Paws Up. Sergeant Bob Parcell said that the motive is unknown and the vandalism is under investigation. "Somebody definitely has a problem with someone to do that," said Parcell....
SEELEY LAKE – On Friday, May 20 someone from out of the area forced entry at a residence north of Seeley Lake on Highway 83. The intruder was stabbed by the resident and later transported to Missoula via ambulance. Charges are pending on the stabbed victim. There are currently no charges against the homeowner who did not sustain any injuries. Sergeant Bob Parcell said the out-of-towner had a civil dispute with the homeowner. He knocked on the door and when the homeowner opened the door he assaulted the homeowner. Once inside, the intruder w...
SEELEY LAKE – Spring 2016 marks the fifth time Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) teacher Trace Stone escorted a group of students to South America. The opportunity was open to any high school student willing to help raise the required funds, approximately $1,700 per person. This year Stone and Seeley Lake Elementary School teacher Bridget Laird took 10 students to Costa Rica. When Stone started the program in 2010, he named it Destinations for Education. He has taken groups to Ecuador, Panama, G...
The Seeley Lake Community Council hosted a candidate forum, May 9, at the Seeley Lake Community Hall. Candidates from the Public Service Commission (PSC) District 4, House District (HD) 92 and Missoula County Commissioners races answered various questions from moderator Klaus von Sutterheim and the audience. This week the Pathfinder features the candidates for HD 92. Look for the County Commissioners debate in the next issue. The PSC debate is on the Pathfinder's website, www.seeleylake.com Four...
SEELEY LAKE - Though bird banding usually does not start until June, a group from the University of Montana Bird Ecology Lab set up their station May 21 to enable Seeley Lake Elementary School (SLE) students and parents an opportunity to observe the bird-banding process. The activity was another parent-child opportunity supported by the 21st Century grant. The Seeley Lake banding area is classified as a mixed forest/willow riparian area. Mike Krzywicki, who is in charge of the Bird Ecology...
SEELEY LAKE - Loving Hearts Thrift Store held their annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Saturday, May 21. In addition to enjoying a lunch and entertainment, those in attendance saw the latest fashions at Loving Hearts modeled by volunteers and were updated on the giving through Loving Hearts. Volunteer coordinator Cassy Swain said that since January, Loving Hearts has given $4,915 back to the community helping those in need after emergency financial hardship or offering short-term help with...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Elementary (SLE) school board accepted the resignation of Brenda Ashmore and Angela Good from their current positions for the 2016-2017 school year. They also approved all the teachers and staff contracts with the exception of the physical education teacher. Ashmore will be retiring at the end of the year after 10 years at SLE. Good submitted her resignation from the preschool. The board voted unanimously to hire all the teachers and specialists with the exception of physical education teacher Andy Sieges. Board m...
GREENOUGH – Sunset School students competed in Silverwood's Physics Day Roller Coaster contest May 18. They were one of 30 teams with students from junior high to high school age. This was the first time Sunset School competed in the event at the theme park in Athol, Idaho. Sunset School teacher Toni Hatten said they saw the Physics Day in a brochure they received and she thought it would be a great extension to their Forces and Motion Unit. Lucas Nygard, Reagan Fox, Hanarose Groom, and Isaac Mo...
SEELEY LAKE - In Missoula County, feelings of hopelessness, drug use and suicide rates continue to rise among its middle and high school students. So how can this wave of alarming trends be reversed? Brightways Learning, a Missoula-based educational nonprofit organization, and Seeley Lake Elementary School District (SLE) announced that they will be hosting two youth development events in June that will make a positive difference in the lives of Montana youth, families, schools and communities. Kaleidoscope Academy, a two-day youth development...
