Community Briefs

Seeley Lake Library News

SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Library Book Club will be discussing Margaret Atwood’s “Cat’s Eye” Thursday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m.

“Cat’s Eye,” a finalist for the 1989 Man Booker Prize, is the story of Elaine Risley, a middle-aged painter, who reluctantly travels back to the city of her youth for a retrospective of her art. While there, Elaine must come to terms with some painful memories of past friendships and the girls who initiated her into the fierce politics of childhood and its secret world of longing and betrayal.

“Cat’s Eye” has been described as enormously intelligent, compassionate and superbly written. All are invited to join in the discussion. Books are available at the checkout desk. For more information, call 677-8995.

The Seeley Lake Library is a branch of Missoula Public Library located at Seeley-Swan High School. The library is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Story Time takes place on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome.

Training on Strategies for Non-profit Fundraising

SEELEY LAKE — The Seeley Lake Community Foundation (SLCF) will offer all area nonprofit board members an opportunity to gain strategies in effective fundraising. The training facilitated by Peggy Owens will be held on Nov. 11, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Please call the SLCF for more information or to RSVP, 677-3506.

Ovando Old West Christmas Moves to Dec. 5

OVANDO - After 14 years, Ovando is changing up their annual Old West Christmas Fest. Instead of Thanksgiving weekend, the annual family funfest will be held Saturday, Dec. 5.

All the favorite activities will be happening but for one day only: Cowboy Claus arriving on horseback; Wild West shoot outs; wagon rides; gingerbread houses; axe throwing and kids face painting.

Besides the area restaurants, there will be burritos, Indian fry bread and chili, barbeque sliders, hot dogs, chocolates, cupcakes and more.

Don’t miss the resurrection of The Bite of Ovando Cook-Off starring Meat Loaf as the competition. Bring in your best loaf. Vote for your favorite. Winner gets a nice plaque with an eternity of bragging rights, and a $25 gift certificate from Diamond Bar Meats in Missoula, courtesy of Blackfoot Valley Cattlewomen.

For more information contact Kathy, Ovando Organizer of Frivolous Affairs at 406-793-0018.

Local Food Bank Drive Started at Cory’s Valley Market

SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Veterans and Families (SLVF) started their annual food drive at Cory’s Valley Market to support the Seeley Swan Community Food Bank through the holiday season. They pre-package needed items 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 SLVF then takes the food to the food bank and keeps the shelves stocked with new bags.

Montana State Parks Presents Proposed Classification Policy 

HELENA - Montana State Parks presents a proposed policy for classifying and prioritizing park resources. The proposed policy identifies the approach that State Park Staff and the Montana State Parks & Recreation Board (Park Board) will use for allocating staffing, funding and capital development resources at sites across the system. Comments are accepted through Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.

The proposed policy presents a systematic direction to guide future funding and staffing decisions. In addition, the policy contains a proposed classification grouping of current parks that reflects the level of investment based on the significance, relevance and accessibility of the site.

“Instead of being all things to all people, the policy presents a differentiated approach that sets priorities and better aligns with the public expectation of what a state park is,” said Chas Van Genderen, Montana State Park Administrator. “The aim is to prioritize investment of available resources and make the priorities transparent to the public.”

To view the proposed Classification and Resource Allocation Policy visit stateparks.mt.gov and click “Public Notices/Submit Comments” or by direct link: http://stateparks.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/board/pn_0011.html. The public may also send comments by email to ParkClassification@mt.gov. Or by regular mail to: Montana State Parks Classification Policy, c/o Maren Murphy, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

Missoula County

Sheriff’s Department

Call Activity 10/19 – 10/25

10/20, 11:03 a.m., Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Theft.

10/20, 5:12 p.m., Cooper Cliff Road, Potomac: Assault.

10/21, 1:57 a.m., S. of Camp Creek Road, Hwy. 83: Disturbance.

10/21, 12:08 p.m., Airport Road, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity.

10/22, 3:24 a.m., Glacier Creek Road, west of Potomac: Accident – No Injury.

10/24, 12:40 p.m., B Street, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity.