Community Briefs

Seeley Lake Inventor and Entrepreneurs Group Starting in Seeley Lake

SEELEY LAKE —Have you ever wanted to sell what you craft? Do you have an idea for a product? Is inventing your passion? Would you like to move your idea to reality?

Join like-minded community members for a brainstorming session to form a Seeley Lake Inventor and Entrepreneurs Group. This session will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at SLE Outside in the Bison & Bear Center.

For more information contact the Seeley Lake Community Foundation office 406-677-3506.

SSHS Pep Band Recruiting Community Members

SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) Pep Band is now open to the public. There is a spot for anyone who plays a band instrument.

SSHS Music Director Kaytee Ambrozich welcomes flute, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium/baritone, tuba, auxiliary percussion and bass guitar. The band program does have a few extra instruments but it is strongly suggested that musicians bring their own if possible.

The schedule for each game and the times to report to the music room for a quick rehearsal is below. The Pep Band will play before each varsity game and at half times.

• Friday, Jan. 15: Report at 3:45 p.m.

• Thursday, Jan. 21: Report at 3:45 p.m.

• Thursday, Jan. 28: Report at 3:45 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb. 6: Report at 2:15 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb. 13: Report at 2:15 p.m.

For more information or questions contact Kaytee at cmambrozich@mcpsmt.org or 406-677-2224 Ext. 5752.

Blood Drive in Seeley Lake

SEELEY LAKE - The American Red Cross will be at Seeley-Swan High School Jan. 19 from 12-5:30 p.m. for anyone willing to give blood. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

To donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.

Seeley Lake Nordic Ski Trails Restrictions

SEELEY LAKE – According to the Seeley Lake Ranger District (SLRD) recreation staff the rule banning dogs on the Seeley Lake Nordic Ski Trails is a US Forest Service policy. The policy states prohibited acts at the Seeley Creek Ski trails include possessing a dog or use of wheeled vehicles, including bicycles, during the winter ski-grooming period, Dec. 1 through March 31 annually.

There are several reasons for restricting dogs on the ski trails highlighted by the SLRD staff:

1. There is an inherent safety issue. Skiers can be traveling in excess of 20 mph and could collide with dogs on the course, or collide with trees or other objects while trying to avoid collision with a dog.

2. Dogs damage the track. This is the primary reason. There is an enormous amount of time, effort and money that goes into grooming Nordic ski trails. Dogs do significant damage to the track set by the groomer and compromise the experience for skiers.

3. Dogs defecate on the course and skiers don’t want to ski over it.

“The Nordic system is by definition a specialized trail system designed for a very specific activity. We issue and enforce rules that allow us to manage for the best experience possible specifically for Nordic skier on those trails,” wrote Developed Recreation Specialist Chad Mullman in an email to the Pathfinder. “The Forest Service has very few restrictions on where dogs are allowed but they do exist in areas where they improve the experience for the user.”

SLRD District Ranger Rachel Feigley does not anticipate changes to this policy in the near future.

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment Pertaining to Grizzly Bear Conservation

MISSOULA - The Trust Lands Management Division, Forest Management Bureau of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is currently in the process of revising their administrative rules regarding grizzly bear conservation measures on the Stillwater and Coal Creek State Forests. The public hearing will take place Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. in DNRC’s Forestry Division Headquarters Clark Fork Conference Room, located at 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Mont. The public comment period will end at 5 p.m., Feb. 5.

A copy of the proposal notice is available at http://dnrc.mt.gov/public-interest/public-notices/notices/36-22-191pro-arm.pdf.

Please submit any comments on the proposed rulemaking to Gary Frank, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804-3199; fax (406) 542-4217; or e-mail to gfrank@mt.gov

Missoula County Sheriff’s Department Call Activity 1/04/16 – 01/10/16

1/4, 6:16 a.m., 27XX Boyd Lane, Potomac: Disturbance.

1/6, 1:19 p.m., Chipmonk Court, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity.

1/8, 5:35 a.m., Riverview Drive, Seeley Lake: Accident - No Injury.

1/8, 1:15 p.m., Glacier Drive, Seeley Lake: Harassment.

1/8, 3:58 p.m., 1XX Wagon Wheel Way, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity.

1/9, 8:58 p.m., Highway 200, Potomac: Driving Under the Influence.