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By Vince Lovato, Editor SEELEY LAKE -- More than 90 percent of the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District are for medical calls. That prompted Chief Dave Lane to ramp up the district's EMTs and paramedic roster. "More than 90 percent of calls are medical and I am trying to provide the best level of service to our community," Lane said. "That why I am pushing to get people to become paramedics and we have to pick the right ones who can be successful in the program." That's how Steve Larmour became then...
By Vince Lovato, Editor Seeley Swan High School Sophomore Regan Jones and senior Tru Good volunteered to serve mea at the Seeley Lake Senior Center Hunters Breakfast Oct. 21. Jones and Good are members of the Lion's Club high school branch known as LEOS: Leadership, Experience, Opportunity and Service. Advisor Mary Stone said six LEOS members helped set up for the breakfast the night before. "The whole idea is to have them do service," she said. "The kids love that the community supports (their...
By Vince Lovato, Editor HELENA -- While the Missoula County Attorney wants to prosecute Bobby Francis Lowry for fraud and theft, they will have to wait their turn as charges keep piling up on the beleaguered contractor. Lowry, 44, who is accused of defrauding Seeley Lake businesses and citizens of more than $40,000, was already locked up in a Lewis and Clark County jail facing charges for fraud when he was then charged with separate counts of assaulting his domestic partner and another inmate....
Story and photo courtesy "US Forest Service Firefighters move systematically through the burn unit igniting vegetation by hand with a drip torch outside of Seeley Lake Oct. 20. The prescribed fire will spread at a low-intensity and consume surface and ladder fuels. Reducing fuel loading and wildfire risk next to communities is a primary objective of this prescribed burn; however this prescribed burn will have other benefits such as improving wildlife habitat by encouraging nutrient recycling in...
2 Years Ago (From Oct. 10, 2002) 4H Club completes high-Achievement year The Seeley Lake 4-H Club completed an exceptional year. Besides having a successful year of learning and working together, this group was outstanding when it came to winning awards at the Western Montana State Fair. 4-H is a youth organization for children from 9 to 18 years old. The 4-h program encourages individual growth and community service. While livestock projects seem to draw a lot of attention 4-H is not limited...
By Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press A task force charged with identifying solutions for Montana’s housing crunch formally passed recommendations for legislative action to Gov. Greg Gianforte last week, teeing up debates over state subsidies and local control that appear likely to play out as specific housing bills are considered by lawmakers this winter. The group, appointed by the governor in July, had been asked to recommend measures that could be implemented by the Legislature to reduce the burden placed on many Montanans by the s...
By Jean Pocha, Pathfinder Correspondent GREENOUGH -- Locals were surprised and amazed to see and hear ten Lamborghinis parked at the Clearwater weigh station and traveling along Hwy 200 and Hwy 83 last week. Lamborghini Club America chose Paws Up Green O accommodations for their annual luxury driving event. The Clearwater Weigh Station lot provided a convenient staging space for the unloading and loading of cars for two days of driving to Helena and Kalispell. "They got gas here every day and...
Seeley Swan High School's Cadence Mauldin, left, with his parents Chris and Jama. Cadence performed with the All-State choir. He had to audition to get in. Photo courtesy Janet Morgenstern....
Missoula County Sheriff’s Call Log Oct. 18 To Oct. 24 • Oct. 18, 2:45 p.m., Theft, 31XX HIGHWAY 83, Responding Unit(s): 451, SLE • Oct. 21, 4:25 p.m., Burglary, 29XX HIGHWAY 83, Responding Unit(s): 421, 439, SLE • Oct. 19, 9:12 p.m., Theft, 17XX WOODWORTH RD,.Responding Unit(s): 438, 459, SLE • Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Accident - Injury, 2X MM HWY 200 Responding Unit(s): 719, 902, 922, 931, 938, GP1, LFN1, MED3, MED8, MESI1, SLE, SLF1 FIRE CALLS 10/19/22 Fire Elkhorn Dr 10/19/22 Medical Drew Creek 10/19/22 Medical HWY 83 10/19/22 Fire Boyscout...
Robert Shaffer Double Arrow Ranch Landowner’s Association The leaves and needles are turning, hunters are out and the smell of autumn is in the air. Winter is right around the corner and the Seeley-Swan Valley becomes a whole new world, with an entirely new set of recreational activities for the hearty souls that live here (and a few visitors). The Driftriders maintain one of the top rated snowmobile trail systems in the United States, and we do get quite a few riders from out of town (and out of state) visiting the area to enjoy them and the m...
From 2 Valleys Stage 2 Valleys Stage is bringing back the popular Cajun and Western band Dennis Stroughmatt and L'Esprit Creole will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Swan Valley Community Hall in Condon. Join us on an odyssey through the musical history of the French Creoles who founded the Illinois-Missouri Cajun country near the Ozark foothills over 300 years ago. Dennis Stroughmatt and his band, L'Esprit Creole are true ambassadors of authentic Creole music. Their songs, stories...
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By Vince Lovato Pathfinder Editor SEELEY LAKE -- While citizens here were concerned that a serial dog abuser might be living amongst them, a sheriff’s incident report might serve to quell the community’s dread. As reported in the Pathfinder (Oct. 13 issue), a 3-year-old Rottweiler named Bam Bam might have been captured, tortured and killed in late September. Bam Bam’s incident followed just week after another dog, Lucky, was found hanging from a noose around her snout but was discovered before she died. The incident report by Sheriff’s Dep. He...
(Story Edited by Jean Pocha) LINCOLN -- Seventy-five years of sled dogs and sled dog racing in Montana was celebrated Oct. 8 with the dedication of a permanent bridge on the Race to the Sky route over Beaver Creek outside of Lincoln. The bridge will provide multi-use access to trails connecting Lincoln and Seeley Lake. The dedication honored the history of The Race to the Sky, co-founder Jack Beckstrom and Camp Rimini War Dog. The Race to the Sky, originally known as the Governor's Cup, was deve...
By Cathy and Jeff Harrits SEELEY LAKE – Bozeman mystery writer Keith McCafferty presented his most recent novel, The Bangtail Ghost, Saturday night, Oct. 15, at Alpine Artisans Open Book Club author series. It's easy to appreciate a book that describes the beauty and wildness of Montana and the state's interesting people, unique places and magnificent wildlife. Throw in a great mystery and what do you have? A novel from the Sean Stranahan mystery series by Keith McCafferty, complete with h...
By Ken Silvestro, Ph.D. I want to introduce the idea of psychological proof. Why, you might ask? Well, because it differs from scientific proof, which is the well-established, standard way of proving something, and today, for many people, simple beliefs seem to be in vogue as proof. Beliefs, however, are not a form of proof. So, what is non-scientific or psychological proof? As the column title suggests, it's an experiential form of proof; however, a single experience is not sufficient for a...
By Missoula County DPHHS The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and Missoula Public Health (MPH) confirmed a single probable case of monkeypox virus (MPX) in a Missoula County adult. Initial testing was completed on Oct. 7. Missoula Public Health is performing contact tracing and will communicate with individuals identified as a close contact. To protect patient confidentiality, no further details related to the patient will be disclosed. “MPX is still actively spreading in the United States,” said Missoula Public Hea...
Trunk or Treat Fundraiser Seeley Lake Elementary School will hots is Trunk or Treat fundraiser from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30. Shooting Regulations Continued misuse prompts shooting restrictions on state trust lands in Gallatin County. Due to ongoing misuse of State Trust Land associated with recreational shooting – including public safety concerns, shooting debris left on site, and concerns that private property will be further damaged – the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation announced that two new firearm res...
By Raequel Roberts, UM News Service MISSOULA – Coming in at a weighty 143 pages, Montana’s 2022 book of deer, elk and antelope hunting regulations is an impressive tome listing license costs, permit drawing stats, season start dates, tag requirements and the ominous penalties for breaking any of its stated rules. It’s a valuable resource in the management of the state’s beloved big game animals and a must read for hunters heading out into the field, but it also can be an intimidating opus for even the most experienced hunter, never mind ne...
Missoula County Sheriff’s Call Log Oct. 9 to Oct. 17 • 10/11 2:25 p.m., Accident - Injury, MM HWY 83, Responding Unit(s): 451, 719, 922, 931, 938, GP1, LFN1, MED2, MED7, MESI1, SLE, SLF1• 10/15 3:17 p.m., Harassment , 67XX HIGHWAY 83 Responding Unit(s): 468, SLE • 10/12 9:16 p.m., Suspicious Activity, TAMARACK DR , Responding Unit(s): 468, SLE • 10/13 10:40 a.m., Probation, 3XX HEMLOCK DR, Responding Unit(s): PO172 • 10/15 3:41 a.m. Accident - Injury, 1X MM HWY 83, Responding Unit(s): 710, 711, 716, 719, 723, HP242, SLE, SLF1 • 10/15 7:26 p....
By Vince Lovato, Editor (Editor’s note: The language in this story could be disturbing to some readers.) SEELEY LAKE -- Many locals here believe a animal torturer is in their midst. For the second time in as many months, a dog was captured and tortured in a heartless and maniacal manner. Unlike Lucky, the previous victim of animal cruelty, Bam Bam did not survive. As of Oct. 1, Bam Bam, a 3-year-old, 120-pound playful Rottweiler, was living a rewarding life with human family and friends, owner Jean Loesch said. On that day, Bam Bam d...
By Vince Lovato, Editor Time after time, area residents hammered home the lengthy list of reasons they hate the proposed expansion of the nearby Holland Lake Lodge. Their concerns include, but are not limited to: • Negative impacts on wildlife and habitat; • Safety for an increased number of visitors who will come in contact with grizzly bears and other predators; • Increased vehicle traffic through Condon and nearby towns like Seeley Lake; • The attraction of newcomers who would move here pe...
A group of boys played a rousing game of football at the south end of the Seeley-Swan varsity football game recently....
From Alta Martin DNRC Clearwater Firefighter & Fire Prevention Assistant,DNRC-Southwestern Land Office, Missoula County Fire Protection Association When summer changes to fall and the smoky air starts to clear, we try to leave the anxiety of fire season behind and embrace cooler weather and shorter days. While we begin to leave fire season behind us, it is important to know who spends their summers on the ground protecting our resources, properties, and lives. The Seeley Lake Rural Fire District (RFD) is one of the first lines of defense in an...
