Community Briefs

Lion Neil Ruttenbur Memorial Celebration, July 20

SEELEY LAKE – The community is invited to a memorial potluck for Neil Ruttenbur Saturday, July 20 at the Seeley Lake Community Hall starting at 1 p.m. The Seeley Lake Lions Club will provide the main course of meat prepared by Pop’s Place and the Seeley Lake Senior Center is providing the refreshments. The public is invited and encouraged to bring a side dish to share.

Anyone wishing to contribute is welcome to donate money to the Seeley Lake Lions Club in honor of former Lion Neil Ruttenbur. All donations will be used to benefit the community.

Condon Blood Drive, July 23

Swan Valley - The American Red Cross will be in Condon, at the Swan Valley Community Hall, Tuesday, July 23 from 1 – 6 p.m.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call Kathie Gereg at 406-240-9695 or sign up online at RedCrossBlood.org sponsor code: condon.

Celebrate Swan Valley Outfitting and Guiding, Aug. 3

Swan Valley - The history of outfitting and guiding in the Swan Valley will be celebrated with storytelling and an open mic Saturday, Aug. 3 from 3-5 p.m. at the Swan Valley Museum, Hwy 83, mile marker 42, Condon. The Upper Swan Valley Historical Society is hosting the event to capture history through stories as told by people who experienced them. Everyone is invited to share their memories.

The event is a fundraiser to support the Swan Valley Museum and the nonprofit organization. Light refreshments will be available while they last. Tickets will be available at the door: $10 for adults, children under 12 free.

For more information call 406-754-2745, 406-754-2238 or 406-754-2538 or visit http://www.swanvalleyhistoricalsociety.org. Supporters include Montana Cultural Trust and Valley Bookkeeping and Tax Service.

We’re All on God’s Team VBS, Aug 6-9

SEELEY LAKE – Children ages 3-12 are invited to attend Vacation Bible School “We are all on God’s Team” Aug. 6-9 from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran, 1655 Airport Road, Seeley Lake. Come enjoy games, arts & crafts, Bible stories and snacks. Free to attend.

For more information or to pre-register call or text Mary at 544-8551.

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Call Activity July 8 – July 13

• 7/7, 5:25am, 2X Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 7/7, 5:36pm, 4X Highway 83, Condon: Accident – No Injury

• 7/7, 8:20pm, 33XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Vandalism

• 7/8, 5:31am, 1X MM Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 7/8, 1:48pm, 32XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Stolen Vehicle

• 7/11, 1:05pm, 4XX Pyramid Loop, Seeley Lake: Trespassing

• 7/11, 4:48pm, 61XX Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Theft

• 7/11, 6:32pm, 65XX Highway 83, Condon: Disturbance

• 7/11, 6:43pm, Potomac Road, Potomac: Accident - Injury

• 7/12, 2:13pm, 1X MM Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – Injury

• 7/13, 9:05pm, 27XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 7/13, 10:42pm, 119XX N. Placid Lake Road, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 7/14, 10:43am, 71XX Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Theft

Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Response Log July 7 – July 13

• 7/7, Garnet Range Road, Potomac: Medical – SLRFD

• 7/7, Deer Park Road, Seeley Lake: Medical – SLRFD

• 7/8, Leaning Pine Lane, Seeley Lake: Illegal Burn – SLRFD

• 7/8, Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Wildland Fire – SLRFD

• 7/8, South Placid Lake Road: Wildland Fire – SLRFD

• 7/8, Blanchard Creek Road: Wildland Fire – SLRFD

• 7/10, Double Arrow Road, Seeley Lake: Illegal Burn – SLRFD

• 7/11, Grandview Drive, Seeley Lake: Medical – SLRFD

• 7/12, Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Medical – SLRFD

• 7/12, Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Injury Accident – SLRFD

• 7/13, Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Wildland Fire – SLRFD

• 7/13, Archibald Loop Road, Seeley Lake: Wildland Fire – SLRFD

• 7/13, North Placid Lake Road: Medical – SLRFD