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Seeley Lake ROCKS seeks volunteers for ice rink SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake ROCKS is looking forward to installing the Community Ice Rink at Seeley Lake Elementary this week in the SLE ball field. They are seeking volunteers to help to install it and maintain the ice throughout the winter. This includes clearing the snow from the rink and helping keep the skate shed organized. If interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities contact ROCKS President Garry Swain garryswain@gmail.com. Red Sleighs of Montana to arrive Dec. 20 Santa is s...
Swan Valley School Christmas Store accepting donations SWAN VALLEY – The Swan Valley Parent Teacher Association will be hosting its annual Christmas shopping day for the students again this December. The school is accepting new and gently used items to support the program. Donations can be dropped off at the school by Dec. 15. For more information contact the school at 407-754-2320. Forest Service Road closure expected Dec. 12 SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Ranger District seasonal road closures for wheeled vehicles will take effect once the D...
Donations sought for Seeley Lake Elementary Christmas Store SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Elementary is seeking donations for their annual Christmas Store. They accept new and gently used items (no clothing) for all ages and also monetary donations to purchase gifts for the store. Every year there is a shortage of gifts for dads and boys. The Christmas Store is an opportunity for students to purchase gifts for their immediate family. Items are sold for $0.25 each. This year it will be held Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the school. Donations can be dropped...
Scenic Montana Trails to hold first meeting, Dec. 2 SEELEY LAKE - The public is invited to attend a potluck and informational meeting held by the Scenic Montana Trails nonprofit organization, 6 p.m., Dec. 2 at the Seeley Lake Community Hall. The organization’s mission is to promote mechanized outdoor recreation for snowmobile, ATV/UTV and bicycle enthusiasts. Agenda includes: • 6 p.m. Welcome & Dinner • 7 p.m. Membership and Information sharing Scenic Montana Trails membership form and information page will be distributed. Picture Wild Monta...
Free Developmental and Preschool Screening, Dec. 3 SEELEY LAKE – Missoula Area Education Cooperative is offering a free developmental and preschool clinic for children ages zero to five for Seeley Lake and Swan Valley School Districts. It will be held Friday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Seeley Lake Elementary School. This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication concepts, communication skills, hearing and vision screening. Please call SLE at 406-677-2265 to schedule an appointment for your c...
Seeley Lake Library News SEELEY LAKE – During the month of November, the Seeley Lake Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Starting Monday, Nov. 15 the Library will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information please call 406-677-8995. Energy Share helps with heating bills Are you or someone you know worried about how to pay heating bills? Energy Share of Montana is a private, 5...
Missoula County Treasurer Satellite Office schedule change SEELEY LAKE – Due to Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays falling on the normal business days for the Missoula County Treasurer’s Satellite Office, 3360 Highway 83, the days have been changed for November. The Satellite Office will be open Friday, Nov. 12 and Wednesday, Nov. 24 regular hours: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Local Food Bag Drive at Cory’s Valley Market SEELEY LAKE - The Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake (VFSL) started their annual food drive at Cory’s...
Wildfire & Elk Nutrition Zoom Presentation Nov. 3 SWAN VALLEY - Join Swan Valley Connections and University of Montana grad student Lauren Snobl via Zoom for a presentation Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the impacts of the 2017 Rice Ridge fire on elk forage. Wildfire affects the nutritional landscape for all wildlife, including elk. The quality and quantity of summer forage directly affects female elk survival, pregnancy and much more. Snobl will share findings from research conducted with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks on the Blackfoot-Clearwat...
Death Notice – Joseph G. “Joe” Piche SEELEY LAKE - Joseph G. “Joe” Piche, 59, passed away early in the morning Thursday, Oct. 14 at his mother’s home in Missoula. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory are honored to care for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com MBF Kids Club to host Harvest Party, Oct. 25 SEELEY LAKE – MBF Kids Club is restarting Oct. 25. They will pick up kindergartners through sixth graders after school at Seeley Lake Elementary on Mondays for a fun afternoon of snacks, ga...
Drought Management Plan webinar, Oct. 14 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is working with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, the Governor’s office, regional stakeholder groups and the public on updating the statewide Drought Management Plan. The public is invited to join an informative webinar Oct. 14 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. to learn more about the update and the many ways to get involved. Stakeholder engagement and participation in the planning process are central to building and enhancing Montana’s drought res...
Seeley Lake Senior Center closed for congregate meals SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Senior Center is closed for congregate meals until further notice. It continues to offer carry out and delivered meals. Please call 406-677-2008 the night before or by 8 a.m. the day of and leave a message with the number of meals. Carry out meals can be picked up between 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Fall Larch Walk, Oct. 9 SEELEY LAKE – Everyone is invited to join Clearwater Resources Council for a fall Larch Walk through Girard Grove Oct. 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Due...
Seeley Lake Senior Center activities canceled, meals continue SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Senior Center has canceled activities including Mexican Train, bingo, bridge and pinochle until further notice. Meals will continue to be served in the congregate setting, carry out or delivery. Call before 8 a.m. to order. Open burning opens Oct. 1 MISSOULA - In response to predicted weather, stable current and predicted fire danger indices, air quality and historical data, fire managers decided to reopen prescribed wildland and essential agriculture b...
Fire Department BBQ & Open House Sept. 25 SEELEY LAKE – The community is invited to attend an Open House at the Seeley Lake Fire Department, 200 Firehouse Lane, Saturday, Sept. 25 from 12-3 p.m. Come enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers while checking out the equipment and station upgrades including the ambulances and fire trucks; the vehicle exhaust system in the bays; turnout gear extraction equipment; powered gurney and loading system; Lifepack 15 Cardiac Monitor and more. Chief Dave Lane said the volunteers will also be present to share their p...
Free Aging Mastery Program Mondays Oct. 4 – Dec. 13 Missoula Aging Services is offering the National Council on Aging’s evidence-informed Aging Mastery Program (AMP). Registration is open for the fall session that starts Monday, Oct. 4 through Monday, Dec. 13. Classes are held every Monday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Missoula Public Library’s Cooper Room B (fourth floor) and virtually using Zoom. AMP is a fun, innovative, 11-session class aimed at empowering adults age 55 and older to embrace their gift of longevity by spending more time each...
Set a new course with Adventure Club, starting Sept. 15 SEELEY LAKE - Starting Wednesday, Sept. 15 the Seeley Lake Baptist Church will be hosting a weekly Adventure Club from 3:15 – 5 p.m. for students ages three through sixth grade. Pastor Jim Johnson looks forward to starting this Biblically-oriented, high-energy, fun program to help children and their families grow together in their faith. Adventure Club offers lessons and games that are age-appropriate for three different age groups: Trackers Ages Three – Five; Scouts Grades First – Third...
Online Auction to support victims of Juniper Drive fire SEELEY LAKE - Local artist Donna DaCosta (Mosaics by Donna, @mosaicsbydonna) is hosting an online auction starting 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1 through 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seeley.lake.fire.auction/ to help alleviate some of the financial stress of the families affected by the fire in downtown Seeley Lake July 22. All proceeds will be divided equally and sent directly to the families. DaCosta donated several items for the auction as well as received do...
Additional 4-H Awards MISSOULA - Potomac Valley 4-H sheep members received ribbons in showmanship that were not available last week before press. Brayden Cooney and his brother Layne Cooney each received blue ribbons for sheep showmanship. Back to School Bash this Friday, Aug. 27 SEELEY LAKE – Kids entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to join Pastor Craig Wilson and his wife Erika for a fun afternoon of water games, crafts, lunch and epic ice cream sundaes. The Back to School Bash will be held from 12 – 3 p.m. at Mission Bible...
Blackhawks Spaghetti Feed and Auction Fundraiser, Aug. 19 SEELEY LAKE – Come out and support the Seeley-Swan Blackhawks football and volleyball programs for the second annual spaghetti feed and auction starting at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19 at the Seeley Lake Community Hall. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and bottled water for $7 per plate. Children five and under eat free. Auction will follow the dinner. Weekly COVID-19 update As of Aug. 16, there have been 120,325 cases of COVID-19 in Montana. There have been 916,964 doses of v...
Seeley Lake Library News SEELEY LAKE - Due to high school renovations, the Seeley Lake Library will be temporarily closed. The Summer Reading Program will be extended. The public will be notified as soon as the library reopens. Thank you for your patience and support. Montana Department of Transportation at Seeley Lake Market Aug. 15 SEELEY LAKE - The Montana Department of Transportation will be at the Aug. 15th Seeley Lake Market to provide the community with information about the three major future local highway projects. The public is...
New fires in the Jocko and north of Condon There are two large fires in the area as of this week. The Crooks fire was discovered July 23 and is approximately six miles west of the DNRC border, south of the Jocko Road, and eight miles southeast of Arlee, Montana. As of press time it was 705 acres. The Jocko Road is closed at the CSKT Reservation divide/ Montana DNRC border (adjacent to Seeley Lake Ranger District lands) due to increased fire activity from the Crooks fire. For continued information visit: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7759/...
Weekly COVID-19 update As of July 26, there have been 115,406 cases of COVID-19 in Montana. There have been 888,482 doses of vaccines administered and 440,754 Montanans fully immunized. There are 820 active cases, 5,648 total hospitalizations with 90 active, 112,891 recoveries and 1,695 deaths in Montana due to COVID-19 complications. Missoula County has had 9,540 cases, 82 active cases, 9,359 recovered and 99 COVID-related deaths to date. For the most up-to-date and accurate information please refer to the Missoula County-City Health Departmen...
COVID-19 testing available for outbound travelers MISSOULA - The Missoula City-County Health Department’s (MCCHD) COVID-19 testing clinic located at 4025 Flynn Lane now offers free COVID-19 testing for residents who plan to travel outside of Montana. The labs that process the tests are only open on business days. Because of this, the Health Department encourages residents to book a COVID-19 test with plenty of time to receive the results if they are required by their end destination. The Health Department is not responsible for any delays in r...
Weekly COVID-19 update As of July 12, there have been 114,325 cases of COVID-19 in Montana. There have been 874,859 doses of vaccines administered and 434,242 Montanans fully immunized. There are 466 active cases, 5,555 total hospitalizations with 51 active, 112,185 recoveries and 1,674 deaths in Montana due to COVID-19 complications. Missoula County has had 9,423 cases, 41 active cases, 9,286 recovered and 96 COVID-related deaths to date. For the most up-to-date and accurate information please refer to the Missoula County-City Health Departmen...
Lions Firewood Raffle winner keeps wood SEELEY LAKE - Bob Weston, brother to Seeley Lake Lion Richard Weston, won the firewood in the annual Lion’s Raffle. Instead of $200 cash, he chose to keep dump truck load of cut and split firewood. “We very much appreciate all the support. We did very well,” said Lion Boyd Gossard. “The proceeds will support local Lions Club activities.” Hospital District meeting July 13 to be held via conference call SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake-Swan Valley Hospital District’s July board meeting will be held via co...
Fireworks reminders this Fourth The public is reminded that fireworks are prohibited on state and federal lands as well as on the Double Arrow Ranch. Shooting off fireworks is also not allowed in designated forested lands, land within one air mile of forests as defined by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Even though the Fire Danger is Moderate as of Monday, June 28, with the expected heat wave, fuels will be drying out. Sparks from fireworks can cause a fire and spread quickly if there is wind in the grass, dry...
