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Forest Service vehicle parked at Liquor Store SEELEY LAKE – A photo of a US Forest Service vehicle parked in front of the Seeley Lake Liquor Store caused quite the discussion Wednesday, June 19 on the Seeley Lake Neighborhood Watch Facebook page. While the post has since been taken down, the post posed the question, “Isn’t this misuse of government property?” The Seeley Lake District Ranger Quinn Carver said that it is an inappropriate use of a vehicle for any Forest Service employee. Carver wrote in an email to the Pathfinder, “The driver/car...
In the Wild Vacation Bible School, June 24-27 SEELEY LAKE – Children ages four through the sixth grade are invited to attend “In the Wild: Vacation Bible School” at Mission Bible Fellowship. The fun starts Monday, June 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and includes games, music, crafts, Bible lessons and snacks. The Vacation Bible School runs through Thursday. The event is free and open to the public. To register, text Erika @ 499-2903. Swan Valley Community Library Highlights SWAN VALLEY - Story Time is held each Friday at the Swan Valley Library at 11...
Boats and boat operators still needed for Kid’s Fishing Tournament SEELEY LAKE – The Kid’s Fishing Tournament is still looking for volunteers to take kids ages 7-13 out fishing Saturday, June 22 on Seeley Lake. The tournament starts at 7 a.m. from Big Larch Boat Ramp. Weigh-in will be around 11 a.m. followed by a barbecue. Tournament applications for children who would like to participate are available at Rovero’s, Cory’s Valley Market and Pop’s Place Restaurant. Deadline for applications is June 15. For more information and/or to volunteer c...
Registration open through June 15 for Kid’s Fishing Tournament SEELEY LAKE – Children ages seven – 13 are invited to participate in this year’s Kid’s Fishing Tournament June 22 on Seeley Lake. Tournament organizer Bobby Maddox hopes it is a fun day on the water that gets kids hooked on fishing. Deadline to register is June 15. This year’s tournament starts at 7 a.m. at Big Larch Boat Ramp. Community members have volunteered their boats and time to take youth out. Weigh-in will be around 11 a.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served at t...
Swan Valley Bear Fair, June 1 SWAN VALLEY – Join Swan Valley Bear Resources for their annual Bear Fair Saturday, June 1, from 12 – 4 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall (Hwy 83, MM 42.5) in Condon. Come learn about living in bear country from bear management experts, professionals and organizations! Enjoy children’s activities and presentations, including one by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks grizzly bear management specialist Tim Manley. The event is free and open to all! Enjoy free snacks & beer until gone. For more info, visit www.s...
Memorial Day ceremonies Residents and visitors to the area are invited to attend Memorial Day ceremonies in Seeley Lake and Condon this Memorial Day. A ceremony in Seeley Lake will be held Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Seeley Lake Memorial Garden on Highway 83 just north of Seeley Lake. The event is hosted by Veterans & Families of Seeley Lake and will honor service members that have passed. Arrive early as parking is limited. In Condon, a Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Thursday, May 30 at 11 a.m. at the Cold Creek Bridge. The...
Scientists return to continue studying wildfire smoke impacts SEELEY LAKE - The University of Montana, in conjunction with the Missoula County-City Health Department, is returning June 5 and June 26 to continue the smoke impact study they started in October 2017 following the Rice Ridge fire in Seeley Lake. Seeley Lake residents are encouraged to participate whether they have in the past or not. The study will take place Wednesday, June 5 and Wednesday, June 26 at the Seeley Lake Community Hall (3248 Highway 83) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Those i...
Music Galore VI – A Salute to America, May 14 SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan Mountain Bells, a local community handbell choir, invites you to enjoy an evening concert of Americana music performed by a variety of local talents Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Seeley-Swan High School Auditorium. The selections include patriotic songs, beloved American folk tunes, Barbershop and Bluegrass. The songs will be performed by local friends and neighbors. You’ll enjoy Bluegrass with banjo and guitar, a Barbershop ensemble, accordion, cello and per...
Grizzly bear euthanized after cattle depredations in Helmville Valley HELMVILLE - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized a sub-adult male grizzly bear on Tuesday, April 23 in the Helmville Valley in response to its involvement with livestock depredations. USDA Wildlife Services captured the grizzly after it killed a calf on April 20. The bear killed two calves prior to its capture on April 23 and was suspected to be involved in three depredations last year near that same site. Due to the bear’s history of livestock depredations, FWP made t...
State Golf volunteers needed SEELEY LAKE – Seeley-Swan High School will be hosting the State Golf meet at the Double Arrow Golf course May 14-15. Athletic Director Shawn Holmes is looking for individuals to help score one or both days. To volunteer, call the Double Arrow Lodge at 677-2777 and leave a message for the Club House with your name and number. Summer fun with Essential Oils, May 1 SEELEY LAKE – Join DoTerra Consultants Mari Bergeson and Marjorie Pelletier May 1 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Seeley Lake Elementary Multi-purpose Room to lea...
Condon Easter Egg Hunt, April 20 SWAN VALLEY – Everyone is invited to attend the first Easter Egg Hunt in Condon Saturday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m. at the Condon Baseball Field on the north end of the airstrip along Highway 83. Age groups include 0-5, 6-9, 10-14, 15-20 and adults only. Prizes include baskets and brownies for the youth and beer, wine, massage and drink tickets for the adults. Grand prize is $50. Bring your baskets and come find one of the golden tickets! First Friday, Stories of Wildfire in Swan Valley, May 3 SWAN VALLEY - Hear and...
Sewers and crafters invited to share space, April 16 and April 17 SEELEY LAKE - The Tamarack Quilt Guild welcomes area sewers and crafters, who need working space, to join the group from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16 and 17 at the Seeley Lake Community Hall. This is a great opportunity to work on their projects, to spread out and meet other sewers, quilters and crafters in the area at no cost. For more information and/or to RSVP, please call Kris Gullikson at 406-241-1209. The RSVP is helpful because sometimes the hosts cook lunch for everyone...
First Friday features Northern Lights, April 5 SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to come out for an evening of entertainment on the First Friday, April 5 at The Lodges on Seeley Lake. Enjoy live music by Northern Lights from 6 – 8 p.m. Cocktails and appetizers will be available for purchase from 4 – 9 p.m. Commissioners seek applicants for Cemetery District Board SEELEY LAKE - Missoula County Commissioners are looking to fill a one, three-year term on the county Seeley Lake Cemetery Board. The new thre...
Potomac 3-in-3 Tournament, March 31 POTOMAC – Join the Potomac eighth graders for a half court 3 on 3 tournament March 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Potomac Greenough Community Center. All proceeds will support the eighth grade class for their capstone trip to Texas A&M this year. Each team can have three to four players. Divisions include middle school, high school and adult for males, females and coed. Final division will be based on teams entered. Standard rules apply. The cost is $40 per team. Waivers will need to be signed and turned in a...
Community musicians wanted SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan High School band invites community members to join the high school band for their concert May 21 at 7 p.m. in the SSHS auditorium. For more information contact Music Director Sandy Abbott at SSHS, 677-2224. Seeley Lake Ranger District roads update SEELEY LAKE – While salvage logging still continues on the Seeley Lake Ranger District, many of the projects have been completed. There are only two snowmobile trail closures still in effect: • Rice Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 720) from...
Movie Night at the Barn, March 15 SEELEY LAKE - The 1950’s classic film “Red Skies of Montana” will be shown in the Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitor Center Friday evening, March 15 starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to the free event. The movie was made in Montana, based on events of the famous Mann Gulch Fire that occurred in 1949 where 13 firefighters perished. Movie props along the Wagon Mountain Road near Lolo Hot Springs southwest of Missoula were visible for many years. Norman Maclean visited the site as a younger man and w...
Community invited to join MCPS superintendent search SEELEY LAKE - Missoula County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Thane is also retiring at the end of the school year. MCPS Board of Trustees with the support of Ray and Associates, Inc. is conducting a search for the new superintendent. The consultant group is gathering critical information for the selection of the new leader for MCPS. The community is invited to share their thoughts, ideas and opinions about what they want in the next MCPS superintendent during a Parent and Community Focus...
Help set the stage for the 2019-2020 2 Valleys Stage season SEELEY LAKE - It’s already time to start making plans for next season’s 2 Valleys Stage performances! Everyone in the community is invited to participate and provide input on which performers will be invited for the 2019-2020 season. Join 2VS Friday, March 1, 4 p.m. at The Hub in the Bison & Bear Mall in downtown Seeley Lake. They will listen to CDs and/or watch videos of prospective guest artists and discuss their suitability as performers for the community and for area schools. First...
Public invited to meet SSHS Principal candidates, join MCPS superintendent search SEELEY LAKE – The community is invited to meet the three Seeley-Swan High School principal candidates and offer their feedback Thursday, Feb. 21 from 8:15 – 9 a.m. at SSHS. Dr. Kathleen Pecora, SSHS principal, will be retiring in June. The three candidates include Wendy Hansmann from Missoula County Public Schools, Kellen Palmer from Douglas, Wyo. and current SSHS Science teacher Tonya Smith. Missoula County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Thane is also retirin...
Meet and Greet new Seeley Lake Ranger District staff, Feb. 15 SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake community is invited to meet the new Acting District Ranger Quinn Carver and new recreation staff Matthew Walter Friday, Feb. 15 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Seeley Lake Elementary School. Carver hopes this will be an opportunity to introduce himself and Walter to individuals in the community and have an informal venue to get to know each other. Coffee and cookies will be served. Free Movie Night at MBF, Feb. 17 SEELEY LAKE – Join Missi...
Swan Valley Community Ice Skating Party, Feb. 10 SWAN VALLEY – Join the Swan Valley Parent Teacher Association for a Community Skating Party Sunday, Feb. 10 from 1-3 p.m. at the Condon Arena skating rink. Chili, snacks and hot drinks will be provided by the 21st Century Community Learning Center. All ages are welcome. A limited number of skates will be available to use. FWP Seeking Tips on Vandalism at Beavertail Pond Access Site Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is seeking information on a vandalism at Beavertail Pond Fishing Access Site,...
Swan Valley AARP Meeting, Feb. 5 SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley AARP will meet Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. at the Swan Valley Community Hall. A potluck lunch hosted by Nathalie Caulliez and John Addis will begin at 12:30 p.m. At 1:30 p.m., there will be a brief business meeting after which Nathalie will talk about their trip hiking in Bavaria and biking along the Danube. The public is invited. Fire History presentation at Community Potluck, Feb. 6 SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Connections’ February Community Potluck Dinner will be held Wednesday, Feb...
Movie Night at the Fire Hall, Jan. 26 SEELEY LAKE – Everyone is welcome to come to the Seeley Lake Fire Station Saturday, Jan. 26 for a big adventure with small feet. This month’s showing on the big screen is “Small Foot” following a spaghetti dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. In the movie “Small Foot,” Migo is a friendly Yeti whose world gets turned upside down when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed -- a human. He soon faces banishment from his snowy home when the rest of the villagers refuse to believe his fantastic tale. Hoping t...
Handbell Choir asks for table and pad return SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan Mountain Bells handbell choir had a table, a table pad and a bell go missing last spring from the Seeley Lake Elementary music room. The choir was very grateful to whomever returned the bell, however, they are still hoping the table and table pad will be returned. Choir director Joann Wallenburn said, “We are growing and we need to add a table and pad to our set-up. It would be so very wonderful if we didn’t have to buy another table and pad to replace those that went...
Snow sculpture deadline extended until Feb. 9 A Seeley Lake Winterfest tradition throughout January is snow sculptures. However, due to the current lack of snow, the Seeley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce extended the snow sculpture competition into February. Forms will be available at Grizzly Claw Trading Company starting Feb. 5 and the deadline to register is Feb. 9. Take a photo of the completed sculpture and leave it with the sculpture in a plastic bag. Sculpture maps will be available at area businesses starting Feb. 15. Sculptures will be...
