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Swan Valley AARP meeting, Jan. 8 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 12 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall. A potluck lunch hosted by Mike Childs and Diann Ericson will begin at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a brief business meeting after which Mike will read from “Teacher of the Year,” the book he is working on. The public is invited. FWP Seeks Input on Proposed Mountain Lion Management Strategy Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is seeking public review through Jan. 15 of a draft Montana Mou...
Winter break activities at Seeley Lake Elementary SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Elementary will offer special 21st Century Winter Break activities for SLE students of all ages from Dec. 26-28 and Jan. 2-4 from 12 - 3 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, outdoor adventure, games and sports. Meet in the SLE lobby/gym. SLE will provide a snack. Children should bring a water bottle and appropriate gear for playing outside for part of the time. Big Larch main closure lifted - Small area remains closed SEELEY LAKE – As of Friday, Dec. 21, most of Big...
Seeley Lake Community Ice Rink Grand Opening, Dec. 29 SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake ROCKS will be hosting an Open House Dec. 29 from 1-4 p.m. at the new Seeley Lake Community Ice Rink in the field near Seeley Lake Elementary School. Everyone is welcome to come check out the new rink, skate and enjoy drinks and treats. A limited number of skates will be available. The event is free. Seeley Lake Library News SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Library Book Club will discuss Jeanette Winterson’s “The Gap of Time” Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 11 a.m. This novel is...
High speed chase ends in two arrests Saturday, Dec. 8 at approximately 3:51 p.m. a Missoula County Sheriff Office Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop near West Riverside. The vehicle did not stop and a pursuit began, continuing on Highway 200. The suspect vehicle was eventually spiked near mile marker one on Highway 83 where it came to a stop. Five occupants were in the vehicle, two were taken into custody (driver and passenger). Speeds reached up to approximately 95 mph and some vehicles...
Free gun locks available at Medical Center SEELEY LAKE – Free gun locks are available at the nurses station at the Seeley-Swan Medical Center. Partnership Health Center received 100 loop locks from the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office and 60 trigger locks from the Missoula County City Health Department to distribute. PHC Director of Innovation Mary Jane Nealon said that because PHC screens 86 percent of their patients for depression, they are able to identify individuals or their family members that may be at risk. “It is one more way to work...
Seeley Swan Pharmacy offers medication disposal receptacle SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Swan Pharmacy is now a collection site for unused medications. The MedSafe Collection Receptacle allows residents a safe collection site in the Valley where medications will be properly destroyed. When dropping off medications, please leave it in the original packaging/containers when possible. Liquid containers of more than four ounces will not be accepted. All liquid medication must be placed in a plastic bag before depositing. The MedSafe Collection Receptacle i...
Learn about Copper King: The life and times of William A. Clark, Nov. 16 SEELEY LAKE - Professor Keith Edgerton from MSU-Billings and Chairman of the History Department will be delivering a talk entitled “Copper King: The Life and Times of W.A. Clark” Friday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Historical Museum. Edgerton is one of the experts on Clark’s life. William A. Clark (1839-1925) was a Montana Butte Copper King and politician who said, “I never bought a man who wasn’t for sale.” He was one of the richest men of his time and spent s...
Swan Valley AARP meeting, Nov. 13 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 12 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall. A potluck lunch hosted by Barb and Joe Raible will begin at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m. there will be a brief business meeting followed by Barb talking about their recent trip to Ireland. The public is invited. Seeley Lake Caregiver Support Group Whether you are a family member or professional provider, caring for someone with a chronic disease or disability can be challenging. However, there are steps you...
Local Food Bank Drive started at Cory’s Valley Market SEELEY LAKE - The Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake (VFSL) started their annual food drive at Cory’s Valley Market to support the Seeley Swan Community Food Bank through the holiday season. Needed items are pre-packaged into bags that are available to purchase for $10. After purchase, the bag is dropped off in the box near the exit of the store. The bags are delivered to the Food Bank to help keep the shelves stocked. This program runs through the middle of December. VFSL appreciates the...
Community musicians wanted SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan High School band invites community members to join the high school band for their concert Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in the SSHS auditorium. For more information contact Music Director Bob Green at SSHS, 677-2224. Harvest Festival, Oct. 26 SWAN VALLEY – Join Swan Valley Elementary School for a Harvest Festival Friday, Oct. 26. Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family of four or more. Carnival games will run from 6-8 p.m. Games are $0.25-$0.50...
Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council looking for applicants OVANDO – The Blackfoot Community Conservation Area Council is accepting new applicants through Nov. 30. Visit www.blackfootchallenge.org for more info and to apply. Swan Valley Community Library highlights SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Library has a large collection of DVDs and books on CDs. There are also books and DVDs for all ages of children from toddlers to young adults. Come in and browse through them. Our Book Chat will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Swan V...
DNRC to burn slash piles SEELEY LAKE - The Montana DNRC, Clearwater Unit, is proposing to burn slash piles from timber harvest and other treatments in several areas such as: the Seeley Lake area, Placid Lake area, Salmon Lake, Rice Ridge, Kozy Korner, the Game Range, and the Blanchard Creek / Lost Prairie Creek area. This pile burning will occur after approval from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Missoula County. If conditions are acceptable and the smoke columns are transported in acceptable directions, burns will be...
Swan Valley AARP meeting, Oct. 2 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall. A potluck lunch hosted by Joyce and Garry Wegner will begin at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a brief business meeting, after which Joyce will talk about the history of the Salmon Prairie School. The public is invited. Swan Valley Connections community potluck, Oct. 3 SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Connections’ October Community Potluck Dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Swan V...
Fire Danger remains High in Missoula County - Outdoor burning remains closed MISSOULA - Wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) determined to keep fire danger within Missoula County at high. Recent days have seen lower temperatures and higher relative humidity but sunny and breezy conditions persist. Large fuels remain dry, so fire danger indices continue to run in the HIGH range. Because the threat of wildfire spreading on sunny, windy days, MCFPA member agencies have decided to keep outdoor...
MBF Kids Club starts Sept. 17 SEELEY LAKE – Mission Bible Fellowship’s Kids Club starts again for the year Monday, Sept. 17. Kindergarten through sixth graders are invited every Monday for games, snacks, music, crafts and Bible stories. Students will be picked up at Seeley Lake Elementary at 3 p.m. and will walk over to MBF. Pick up is 4:30 p.m. at MBF. The event is free to all students. See Suzie Teafoe in the SLE office for the permission slip or call Erika Wilson, 499-2903, for more information. BLM to conduct prescribed burns in the Bla...
Fire restrictions rescinded across northwest Montana KALISPELL — Cooperating interagency fire managers across northwest Montana followed suit with the Missoula area and rescinded Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Aug. 31. Recent rain and cooler temperatures have substantially slowed growth of all area fires, but fire managers encourage people to recognize that, while evenings are cool, forest vegetation remains dry. Historically, many of the wildfires in the Flathead area have grown substantially with weather systems and high winds common in late Augus...
Swan Valley AARP Meeting, Sept. 4 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4 at noon at the Swan Valley Community Hall. A potluck lunch hosted by George and Emily Beck will begin at 12:30 p.m. There will be a brief business meeting at 1:30 p.m. after which George and Emily will talk about their trip to Budapest. The public is invited. SVC Community Potluck presents “Bears and Berries” Sept. 5 SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Connections’ September Community Potluck Dinner will be held on Wed., Sept. 5th, at 6 p.m. at the Swan Valle...
Correction - Foundation purchase amount of Deer Country Quilts building higher than $50,000 SEELEY LAKE - The Pathfinder erroneously reported that the Seeley Lake Community Foundation will purchase the building that previously housed Deer Country Quilts from Pam and Loren Rose for $50,000. According to SLCF Vice President Kevin Wetherell, the Foundation will be purchasing the building with a combination of $215,000 and a charitable contribution of equity from the Roses equivalent to $200,000. The $50,000 dollar fundraising goal set last Sunday...
Montana State Parks presents “LIVE ANIMALS with Animal Wonders,” Aug. 18 PLACID LAKE - You don’t have to go far to find some of the most spectacular animals in the world—Animal Wonders is located right in Missoula and they are coming to Seeley Lake! Join founders Jessi and Augusto Castañeda at Placid Lake State Park’s group use picnic area (behind site 22) at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 for an educational presentation about exotic and native animals, many of which will be at the presentation. The Castañedas founded Animal Wonders in August 2008 to fulfill...
Temporary Closure in the Wild Bill Area SWAN VALLEY – Forest roads 9888 and 9891, which are part of the 920 Truman Creek Trail, will be closed to off-highway vehicle use, Monday-Friday from Aug. 2 – Sept. 7. This road restriction is in place for public safety during logging and hauling operations associated with the Swan Lake District, Dewey Stewardship Sale. While recreating on the Flathead National Forest, users are advised to use caution on roads and not to block gates on haul routes. Additionally, please report any road damage, or road iss...
Self-guided tour celebrates 100 years of Swan Valley schools, Aug. 4 SWAN VALLEY – Join the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society for a 100-year celebration of Swan Valley Schools. Attendees can enjoy a self-guided tour of Swan Valley Schools Aug. 4 from 12-3 p.m. followed by Open MIC storytelling from 3-5 p.m. at Swan Valley Museum, Highway 83, mile marker 42. For tickets, call 406-754-2745, 754-2538. There will be a lunch special for purchase at Hungry Bear Steak House mile marker 38. “Blackfoot Challenge: Trumpeter swans great return to the...
Fire Danger VERY HIGH in Missoula County MISSOULA - Interagency wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) are reporting nearly 20 human-caused fires last week alone while fire danger indices have reached VERY HIGH. After a wet spring, fuels have dried to the point that fires will spread quickly. Last week, unattended campfires, illegal debris burning, operating internal combustion engines around cured grasses and tow chains dragging on highway surfaces ignited wildfires. Here how we can all prevent...
Wildlife Awareness Campfire Talk, July 20 SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Connections will host a Campfire Talk on Wildlife Awareness on Friday, July 20 at 8 p.m. at Holland Lake Day Use Area in Condon. Learn about recreating with bears, lions, wolves, moose and other wildlife and birds - what to do in an encounter and how to tread lightly in their habitat. The presentation will be given by the Swan Lake Ranger District. Campfire Talk presentations are free. Everyone is welcome. Attendees are...
Rammel Wins Lions Firewood Raffle SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake's Carlin Rammel won the Seeley Lake Lions Club Firewood Raffle held during the Fourth of July festivities. Rammel donated the load of wood to his mother-in-law. Holland-Gordon Trail #35 Closed for Public Safety SWAN VALLEY - An unfortunate incident occurred on the Holland-Gordon trail #35 where a mule, owned by a private outfitter, had to be put down due to a broken leg. The mule was able to be moved 15-20 feet off of the trail but may pose a safety threat by attracting bear or mountai...
Missoula County Fire Danger Elevated to MODERATE - Outdoor Permit Burning CLOSED Wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have elevated fire danger within Missoula County to MODERATE. Weather forecasters predict hot and dry conditions by the end of the week with temperatures ranging into the 90s throughout the region. Due to increasing fire danger and changing conditions, the last day for debris burning was July 3 in Missoula County. Produce one less spark by making sure campfires are cold to the...
