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SEELEY LAKE - Developers of a proposed 72-unit RV Park held their neighborhood meeting at the Seeley Lake Community Council's Nov. 11 meeting. Owner Brandon Grosvenor and Paul Forsting of Territorial Landworks, the company hired to design the project, presented the proposed park. A little over a year ago the pair had presented a similar proposal but it was never turned into Missoula County. They needed to redo their neighborhood meeting to start the "clock ticking" again. Forsting said the...
SEELEY LAKE – Thursday, Oct. 31 wasn't the first time Patti Bartlett had seen a mountain lion on her property. She and her dog Chinook were out checking her pasture fence off north Boy Scout Road before 5 p.m. They saw a mountain lion track but it wasn't fresh so Bartlett didn't think much about it. "I remember looking down the fence line...I didn't even hear or see....Chinook was right by my side, a foot away maybe, and he made a funny noise. I whipped around and I saw the mountain lion with C...
SWAN VALLEY – This November, the Swan Valley Community Library celebrates 40 years of serving the Swan Valley. While the building has been updated and faces have changed, it remains a hub of information and resources while serving as a meeting place for residents and visitors. The community is invited to stop in and celebrate the 40-year milestone with refreshments and door prizes Nov. 20 and 22 during regular hours. The Swan Valley Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (...
I’d like to congratulate John Rice on his letter “Reopen National Forest Roads” run in the Nov. 7 issue of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder. He hit the nail on the head with a four-pound hammer. I lived for a short time near Thompson Falls and enjoyed rid’n my horse behind several gated roads look’n for stinky elk. Then along came the Forest Service and destroyed them. And I do mean destroyed them. You can’t even walk on them. At least you’d think they had enough sense to leave a walking path with the machine’s bucket. Like my dear mother used to...
When most of us wake up in the morning, we get out of bed and flip on lights that work, turn on faucets running clean water, flush toilets connected to functioning septic systems, in homes that didn't burn down while we were asleep. Of course, no one gives a second thought to these everyday functions when they're working the way they're supposed to. It's when things don't work that they command our attention: our lighting was wired incorrectly and starts a fire; a well was drilled too close to a storm drain that then contaminates our drinking...
As with any activity, there are ethics in hunting. The difference with ethics in hunting is there is almost no one around to see the behavior of the hunter in the woods and mountains. Were we sure the elk had a brow tine when we pulled the trigger? Are we sure we can make a certain, solid, deadly shot each time we pull the trigger? Do we practice enough during the off-season to be confident with our firearm? There is a television show called "THE BEST OF THE WEST." I hate the show with every...
SEELEY LAKE - It’s that time of year again when our community helps some of our Seeley Lake area children to have a happier Christmas. The Giving Tree will be set up in Cory’s Valley Market on Monday, Nov. 25. Please visit the “Giving Tree” if you would like to help less fortunate children in this area this Christmas. The Mountain Lakes Presbyterian Church sponsors the annual “Giving Tree.” Parents or guardians have indicated clothing items and toys that are needed and/or wanted by the children. There are two cards for each child (one for cl...
SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Rural Fire District is excited to announce the second annual Angel Tree. Last year they provided gifts to 19 boys and girls through the generosity of the community. This year the department hopes to be able to help more children in need. Parents or legal guardians need to come to the Fire Department, 200 Firehouse Lane, to sign up their children. They can fill out a form with information including: Child’s name, age, gender, clothing sizes, likes and the physical address so the Fire Department can deliver the gifts. T...
HELENA – Snowmobilers and other groomed trail users in Montana will see changes to trail passes for the 2019/2020 riding season. Last spring, the 2019 Montana Legislature passed HB 355 which adjusted fees on the Montana Snowmobile Trail Pass and Non-resident Snowmobile Temporary Use Permit and designated a new Non-resident Groomed Trail Pass. Montana residents will now pay $20 for the Snowmobile Trail Pass which is valid for two seasons (July 1st through June 30). This pass is required for r...
If you are a pet owner, one of the simple joys in life is experiencing the pure excitement our pets have when we arrive home. You might have a dog that's so excited you can't even touch her for 45 seconds because she will pee on the spot. Perhaps you have a cute calico cat that jumps on the back of the sofa waiting to head-butt your nose as he greets you with a gentle purr. It might be after a long day of work or a simple 45 second walk across the yard to grab the mail, our pets love when we...
On Oct. 31, the Seeley Swan Pathfinder published a story discussing the possible detection of toxic blue-green algae on Seeley Lake. The article provided a thorough discussion surrounding such algal blooms and why we should be concerned. Unfortunately, algal blooms are not a new phenomenon in the Clearwater "Chain of Lakes" as Seeley, Placid and Salmon lakes have had documented algal blooms in the recent past, though not all of the blooms were documented as toxic. In 2017, Placid Lake...
The holiday season is fast approaching and National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for a cost of $5 at all Lolo and Flathead National Forest offices with a limit of three permits per household. On the Lolo, cash and personal check payments will be accepted at all office locations; however, credit cards are only accepted at Missoula and Ninemile Ranger Stations. Permits may also be purchased with cash or check at these three Missoula locations: Murdoch’s, 2801 W Broadway; Cabela’s, 3650 Brooks St and Bob Ward’s, 3015 Paxso...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley-Swan Hospital District Board learned more about the new doctor that will be starting at the Seeley-Swan Medical Center next month and discussed the proposed RV Park with adjacent landowner Dave Stewart at their Nov. 12 meeting. Partnership Health Center hired Dr. Stephen Humpal to fill the vacant doctor position at the Seeley-Swan Medical Center. He will start with PHC Dec. 16 in Missoula. There will be a community Open House Meet & Greet with Humpal at the Medical Center from 4 – 5 p.m. Jan. 7. He will also be at the...
PLEASANTON, CALIF. – Frank Bonde passed away peacefully at the age of 90 with his daughters at his side. Frank was born and raised in Pleasanton, California by his parents Hans and Nina Bonde, alongside his brother Hannie. As part of a farming family, he learned the importance of hard work and instilled these values in all that knew him. He served in the Army during WWII. Later, his interest in farming and construction equipment led him to have a long career with Peterson Tractor Company, w... Full story
In the past, God has always provided the subject well in advance when I write an article for the Pathfinder. This time He waited until it was nearly due and it came in the form of an email from an old friend. In my US Air Force days I was stationed in Japan for about three years in the early 1970s at which time I attended the base chapel and taught adult Bible classes. My wife and I became close friends with another couple by the name of Tom and Cathy. I have maintained occasional contact with them over the years and it was from Tom that I rece...
SWAN VALLEY - An appreciative audience gave a standing ovation to the Chinook Winds Quintet at the conclusion of their Nov. 11 concert at Swan Valley School. But the quintet's mission was only half fulfilled. They spent the next two days giving performances and instructions to the children in the Seeley, Swan and Potomac schools. For the Quintet, bringing music to students in Montana's rural schools is equally as important as performing for the adult communities. All five members of the Chinook...
SLE Quilting Class seeking donations SEELEY LAKE - Seeley Lake Elementary School is starting a quilting class Nov. 19 and will also be offering a sewing elective. They are in search of new clean cotton fabric (1/4 yard cut minimum), thread, batting and any good tools (rulers, rotary cutters, cutting mats, sewing machine needles, scissors, etc). The class runs through Jan. 19. Fabric and supplies may be dropped off at SLE or Deer Country Quilts. SSHS Leos Club Turkey Drive, Nov. 22 SEELEY LAKE – Help support the Seeley-Swan Community Food Bank b...
MISSOULA – Seeley-Swan High School trombone player Jayla Kauffman returned for her fourth year with the University of Montana High School All-Star Band Nov. 8-10. While this experience was very similar to her past experiences, it confirmed her desire to play in a marching band and concert band in college. Each year, the University of Montana hosts the All-Star Silver and Maroon Wind Ensemble, a musical experience for high school students participating in band and orchestra. High school s...
The Public Service Commission has always been a somewhat surly bunch. The PSC’s devoted staff has often had to deal with varying degrees of political game-playing, deception, threats and intrigue. Sure. Politicians politic. The question is, at the end of the day, can elected officials bury their egos and ambitions long enough to put the people’s business ahead of their own? Recent events would suggest that where the Montana PSC is concerned, the answer is “no.” That might surprise you, given that the commission is entirely Republican. But polit...
