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OVANDO - What do you get when you take Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol," have it rewritten by Adrian Barradell, adapt it to the town of Ovando and add local students and community members? You get this year's Ovando School Christmas play that had the Ovando School gym packed with members of the community and a chorus of laughter throughout the whole performance. With the help of six community members, the nine Ovando students and their three teachers, the audience was taken through "A...
SWAN VALLEY - Missoula County informed Applied Communications Planner Bob Horne and the Swan Valley Community Council (SVCC) that after Horne’s contract for Task 1, writing the first draft, on the Swan Valley Regional Plan was complete Dec. 31, that they would not continue funding him for the three additional tasks. County Planner Mitch Doherty said the decision had nothing to do with Horne’s performance or the plan’s progress. “This has been a grassroots effort,” said Doherty of the entire process of revising the 1996 Swan Valley Regional...
SEELEY LAKE – Three volunteers with the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District have passed their written and practical exams for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic with Endorsements. After completing their clinical requirements, they will be able to provide medications, start and maintain intravenous (IV) fluid administration, monitor patients with devices including the LifePak® 12 cardiac monitor and glucometer and provide advanced airway management including the use of King and ETT t...
POTOMAC - The annual Potomac School Holiday Program, also known as the Community Christmas Concert, was led by Potomac School Music Teacher Beth Ann Ryan, Dec. 16. Accompanying the singing on piano was Potomac resident and Potomac School "Grandma" Maureen Talbert. More than 80 students participated in the program. Grades Kindergarten through sixth sang or signed songs like Way up High in the Christmas Tree, Up On the Housetop and Sign Language Jingle Bells. The seventh and eighth grade girls'...
For as long as humanity has built scattered civilizations all around the world, the wolf has been portrayed as the enemy of this progress. And, in some ways, this was true. Wolves and humans had clashed in every way conceivable: by competing for prey, combating for the safety of livestock and keeping one another at bay. Wolves have acted as a barrier between what belonged to the land and what belonged to mankind. Then why, in these modern times where humans have breached into every imaginable...
The Dec. 17, 2015 issue of the Pathfinder contained a letter from Larry Dillree. While I don’t agree with everything that is contained in that letter, I know Mr. Dillree to be a good man. It appears that Larry has a false memory (as we all do occasionally). He recalls reciting the Pledge of Allegiance (one nation under God) for the eight years he attended the grade school in Ovando. He states that he graduated in 1955. Since the phrase “one nation under God” did not enter the pledge until 1954 it appears that he recited the pledge witho...
As we are all aware, there is a runaway epidemic of “offense and political correctness” in this country. It is getting downright scary. Some of us are afraid to sneeze in public. I do not want to beleaguer the subject, but I feel the need to give my two cents worth, I guess. Maybe just to make myself feel better. We do not live in a perfect world, perfect society or with perfect people. There is offense, hurt feelings and differing opinions about things. People with differing opinions or beliefs want “regulations” instituted to support them. T...
MISSOULA – Recent snowfall has allowed the Missoula Snowgoers and Seeley Lake Driftriders to begin grooming the snowmobile trail system in the Lolo Pass area and on the Seeley Lake, Missoula and Powell Ranger Districts. The West Central Montana Avalanche Center has also begun issuing advisories. The grooming of the trail system by the Snowgoers is permitted by the Lolo and Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests and supported by the Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP). Under the Special Use permit administered by the Forest S...
When you’re decking the halls this year, make sure to keep fire safety in mind. That’s the main message behind “Project Holiday,” the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) annual holiday fire safety campaign, which works to educate the public about the increased risk of home fires during the holiday season. When decking the halls this holiday season, follow NFPA’s simple safety tips to help keep yourself and your family and friends safer from fire. “The holidays carry a host of traditions and festivities that people look forward to al...
In those days, I was quite the trader. I remember at one time in the front of the Parsonage where I lived were parked three, count 'em, freight wagons. And one was a mint Studebaker. Oddly enuf, I have no recollection of whatever happened to any of 'em but I'm sure I must have traded them away. I was always trading with the farmers in those days. To them most of what I wanted was junk to them although if I still had that Studebaker freight wagon I'd be wearin' a nicer hat today. Even tho' I...
Many of us are gearing up for productive Christmas and New Year’s festivities. Maybe with friends and family, taking some personal time to travel out of the area to warmer climates; and some of Seeley Lake’s temporary and seasonal residents are planning to come here to enjoy some of our everyday peace, spirit and small town charm. If you are anything like me, than I bet you can close your eyes and see all the great food, treats, candies and pies. Just the thought of home cooked meals and cookies has me salivating while picturing how good the...
MISSOULA - Are you or someone you know worried about how you’re going to pay those home energy bills this winter? Energy Share of Montana is accepting applications for emergency heating assistance at District XI Human Resource Council in Missoula, 406-728-3710. Energy Share is a private nonprofit organization that was established in 1983 to help Montanans who are facing financial difficulties which may result in loss of heat or lights in their home due to circumstances beyond their control. A local volunteer Energy Share Committee works with t...
Excerpts from “Cabin Fever” © Mildred Chaffin 1989. Reprinted with permission. “Cabin Fever” is available on the Seeley Lake Historical Society (SLHS) website, www.seeleyhistory.org bookstore and locally at Cory’s Valley Market, Double Arrow Lodge, Grizzly Claw and Rovero’s. A Dude Ranch or Cattle Ranch? C.B. Rich shared some stories about the early days at the ranch. “’The dude buildings had been allowed to run down and we thought we budgeted enough to repair them. We didn’t, however, and maintenance and repair of the buildings were the...
SEELEY LAKE – Four downtown businesses in Seeley Lake set out food and beverages and invited the community to join in holiday cheer. Blue River Station, Citizens Alliance Bank, Kurt's Polaris and the shops in the Heritage Building all offered special merchandise discounts in conjunction with their open house events, but each business said the main focus was on fellowship rather than on sales. Owner of Blue River Station Nancy Butcher said it is difficult to keep the store profitable once the s...
District Administrator Lynn Richards announced at the Seeley Lake Fire Board meeting Dec. 15 that Missoula County is now accepting applications for one position on the board that will be voted on in the May 3 election. Trustee Al Rogers’ position is up for re-election. The trustee election will be held May 3, 2016. Richards said the Missoula County regulations for trustee elections have changed. Applicants are no longer required to get community signatures to be accepted. All applicants need to do is fill out the application, have it n...
WASHINGTON D.C. - I want to send wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Montanans- especially to our men and women in uniform, serving our country far from home and in harm's way. As we gather together during this time of year, I hope that you will join me in thanking the brave servicemen and women who are giving so much to defend our freedoms. For their service, and the sacrifices made by our military families, we are especially grateful. In Montana, winter's here, with...
Tis the season to be jolly. Everywhere you go people are joyful, happy and cheerful. Despite the fact that as a society we see the holidays as a joyous time, many people find the holiday season anything but joyful. Tis also the season to especially miss loved ones that have passed on. For some, it’s the season to be lonely and depressed, and for others, a season of stress and anxiety. If you are one who is struggling this season, my heart goes out to you. I know many right here in our little community with real wounds this season—hurting fro...
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley-Swan High School (SSHS) Music Department held its Winter Concert Dec. 15. Under the direction of the new Music Director Kaytee Ambrozich, students in the band and choir entertained with several pieces, including both traditional music and holiday selections. The choir featured junior Cera Strumpfer and senior Zoey Matheny singing the song "His Daughter" by Molly Kate Kestner. Strumpfer also soloed on the song where the choir entered, "Rocks In the Mountains," a...
SEELEY LAKE – The Bethlehem Walk, now in its third year, has become a Seeley Lake Christmas tradition. Faith Chapel's Pastor Gary Wayne credits his wife Heather Ann Wayne for originating the idea. Her vision was for it to become a non-denominational community event. That vision is slowly coming to fruition. Pastor Wayne contacted the other churches in Seeley Lake and issued an invitation for them to participate. He told them, "I would love this to be a community message instead of one church p...
The Seeley-Swan Blackhawks defeated the Clark Fork Mountain Cats on the road before taking down the Drummond Trojans in overtime at home. The pair of wins improves the Blackhawks overall record to 2-3. Versus Clark Fork Co-op The Blackhawks took on the Clark Fork Mountain Cats Dec. 17. The Mountain Cats are a new team this year formed by a co-op between Alberton and Superior. After a slow start in the first quarter, the Blackhawks worked to chisel away at the Mountain Cats in the second quarter...
The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks added a pair of wins last week by defeating the newly formed Mountain Cats and old rival, the Drummond Trojans. The Ladies now have a 5-0 overall record. Versus Clark Fork Co-op The Lady Blackhawks defeated the Clark Fork Mountain Cats Dec. 17 at Superior. The newly formed Mountain Cats are a co-op between Alberton and Superior. The Lady Blackhawks took an early lead and ran with it, outscoring the Cats in every quarter to a 53-30 victory. Tessa Grimes led the...
The Potomac Pioneers boys’ basketball season ended with their win over the Target Range Elementary School Tigers in their last tournament game Dec. 14 at Target Range. The A team’s record for the regular season included six wins and three losses. The B team was an even four wins and four losses. For the out of conference games, the A team had two losses and the B team had two wins. The Pioneers forfeited the first game in the Copper Tournament due to another scheduled home game Dec. 9 against Seeley Lake Elementary. Played at Potomac, the Pio...
Goal: Owner Bud Jewett's goal is to provide reasonably priced matting and framing services in the Seeley Lake area. History: Jewett has been matting and framing for he and his wife Chris's photography business (Silentwings Photography) for the past 15 years. When local framer Sandy Irons moved from the area, Jewett decided to do matting and framing as a business. "I've always enjoyed making artwork look its best with the right color mat and frame," said Jewett. "The matting and framing should...
HELENA – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its law enforcement partners are reminding the public that minimum fines for driving under the influence (DUI) convictions doubled in 2015. The penalty for a first offense DUI is now $600 to $1,000 and up to six months of jail time. Additional fees, mandatory treatment, driver’s license reinstatement and other costs can total up to $10,000. “If you choose to drive after drinking, you are risking a high-cost increase in your holiday spending, not to mention the safety of yourself and o...
