Community Briefs

Fire Danger LOW in Missoula County

MISSOULA – Recent significant and widespread rain has resulted in a drop in the fire danger in Missoula County. Wildland fire officials with the Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) have dropped fire danger within Missoula County from MODERATE to LOW, the lowest level of fire danger.

 Recent days have seen lower temperatures, higher relative humidity and widespread precipitation.  The forecast for the next several days is similar. 

 Hundreds of people in Missoula County have Prescribed Wildland and Essential Agriculture burn permits. They need to be aware that fire danger conditions can change rapidly on sunny, windy days. Fire danger is LOW, but not “ZERO,” so permitted burners should never let their guard down. If burns escape, permit holders could be responsible for suppression costs.

Out in the woods, hunters and campers need to make sure their warming fires are cold to the touch and dead-out before they break camp. Each year firefighters respond to remote areas to extinguish campfires left behind by hunters who think the fire will go out on its own.

 Please “like” the Missoula County Fire Protection Association on Facebook, and get information on their webpage, http://www.mcfpa.org.

Seeley Lake Economic Development Meeting, Oct. 18

SEELEY LAKE – Members of the community are invited to join the Seeley Lake Community Foundation for an Economic Development Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The agenda includes: Seeley Lake page at Visit Mt website update; Career Day; Connecting with the booming outdoor recreation industry; and Tourism Business Improvement District.

Please RSVP to the Seeley Lake Community Foundation office if planning to attend, 677-3506.

October Programs at Swan Valley Connections

SWAN VALLEY - Swan Valley Connections is pleased to announce two upcoming programs.  A “Walk in the Woods” Tour will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The tour is designed to educate and inform community members and business leaders on the value and importance of local natural resources.

Space is limited, reservations are required. A tour itinerary and additional information can be found at http://www.swanvalleyconnections.org/events/.

A Southwest Crown Collaborative Rare Carnivore Monitoring Update will be held at the Condon Work Center on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.  Adam Lieberg and Luke Lamar will give an update on the work that has been ongoing since 2012.

The primary objective of this monitoring effort is to collect baseline information on the distribution and relative abundance of wolverine, lynx and fisher across the southwest crown landscape through non-invasive genetic sampling techniques.

Both programs are free.  All are welcome. Contact 754-3137 or info@svconnections.org.

Swan Valley Historical Society Hosts Their Annual Meeting Oct. 20

SWAN VALLEY - The Upper Swan Valley Historical Society (USVHS) will host its Annual Meeting and Raffle Drawing Thursday, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. at the Swan Valley Museum, located at 6774 Highway 83, Mile Marker 42 in Condon. The agenda includes: President’s update report; Nomination and election of officers and annual raffle drawing.

All are welcome to attend.

Youth-Only Deer Hunt Oct. 20-21

Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt—set for Oct. 20-21—will come a week earlier this year.

The two-day youth hunt is open to:

• Legally licensed 12-15 year olds who have completed hunter education and who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult at least 18 years of age;

• Properly certified and legally licensed apprentice hunters 10-15 years of age who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult “mentor” at least 21 years of age.

This hunt is for deer only. All regulations apply. Elk hunting is prohibited.

Young hunters must wear hunter orange and follow all hunting district regulations, which may limit them to certain species or require a special permit.

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Call Activity 10/3/16 – 10/10/16

10/4, 11:12 a.m., 284XX Arkansas Creek Road, Potomac: Harassment.

10/4, 7:07 p.m., Ninemile Prairie Road, Greenough: Trespassing.

10/5, 1:40 p.m., 31XX Hwy 83, Seeley Lake: Disturbance.

10/6, 1:08 p.m., Riverview Drive, Seeley Lake: Disturbance.

10/6, 2:52 p.m., Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Accident No Injury.

10/6, 7:39 p.m., Sunset Hill Road, Greenough: Accident Injury.

10/7, 8:33 a.m., 2XX Swanson Lane, Potomac: Theft.

10/8, 11:40 a.m., 32XX Hwy 83, Seeley Lake: Theft. Boat was recovered in Idaho. Information on the person who stole it is pending.

10/8, 5:02 p.m., Tamarack Drive and Cedar Lane: Suspicious Activity.

10/9, 11:29 a.m., Highway 83 just south of Summit Lake: Suspicious Activity.

10/9, 3:32 p.m., Placid Lake Road, Seeley Lake: Littering.