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Six local organizations received good news this week thanks to the Seeley Lake Community Foundation's Community Grant Program. "We want to be a resource and catalyst for local groups to do good work for our community. It's exciting to have these amazing projects benefit Seeley Lake area," says SLCF Executive Director Claire Muller. Tom Browder, board member for 2023 grantee Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitor Center says, "This grant will really help to make the Hayloft Room more usable...
SEELEY LAKE - "Dani is now one of seven percent," said Seeley-Swan High School Head Volleyball Coach Janelle Greenwood. "In the nation, only seven percent of high school athletes play at the next level." Danielle "Dani" Sexton will be among 12 other players on the Carroll College Halos Junior Varsity Volleyball team for the 2023-2024 season. She signed to play with the Halos this past January. "It's always been my dream to go to the next level and play," Sexton said. "I'm excited to still be...
Every year the School Administrators of Montana accepts nominations from small schools all over the state and chooses just one classroom instructor to award with the annual Rural Teacher of the Year award. This year’s recipient of that prestigious award is Toni Hatten of the Sunset School in Greenough, a small two-room schoolhouse with an average yearly enrollment of less than ten students. “It’s more hands-on, more personalized, a more individualized experience, for sure,” Hatten said. “I think that’s why it works.” Hatten has been teaching...
26 Moore Files For Re-Election Janet Moore, Condon democrat, has filed for reelection to the office of state representative for House District 65. Moore is the incumbent in this election, and is now serving her second term as a state legislator. As of Monday, Moore was unopposed on the democratic ticket, but is being challenged on the republican side by Dan Mizner of Seeley Lake. Seeley Lake Elementary School Trustees Briefed On AIDS "It is a preventable disease," were the words of...
SWAN VALLEY - Dennis W. Jette, a long-time Swan Valley resident, passed away in Kalispell January 27, 2023 with his beloved wife, Billie and his step-daughter, Charlene Bartell, at his side. Dennis was born March 20, 1937 in Missoula to Evelyn and Art Jette. His early schooling was at St. Francis Xavier elementary school in Missoula. He, his parents and four siblings moved to the Swan in 1951. He went to eighth grade in the Swan at Smith Flats school. There was a total of 13 kids at Smith...
SEELEY LAKE - Pearl Hawkins was devastated when she learned Missoula Aging Services was discontinuing the Foster Grandparent program Jan. 31. Now 80-years-old, Hawkins was the longest-serving MAS foster grandparent in Missoula County working with the Seeley Lake Elementary preschool for 18 years. Hawkins was nearly in tears as the SLE staff hugged her and told her they would figure out how to keep her. As of Jan. 3, SLE hired her to continue her work in the preschool as a paraprofessional....
SEELEY LAKE - Attendees at the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Johnny Appleseed" Jan. 13 experienced the fruitful career of Johnny Appleseed as performed by Seeley Lake Elementary kindergarten through eighth grade students. MCT Tour Directors Joshua Bennett and Christian Watts worked with a cast and crew of more than 30 students. After auditioning Monday and practicing after school all week, Friday evening friends and family watched as Johnny Appleseed sang and danced his way across...
26 AIDS Policy Gets Mixed Reaction at Seeley Lake At least two Seeley Lake school trustees have questioned the wisdom of implementing a proposed AIDS policy at the school. They cite an apparent lack of information about the AIDS disease that has become America's number one health issue. School trustees have been exploring the idea of adopting an AIDS policy similar to the one used by School District I in Missoula. The policy states, in a roundabout-way, that school administrators and trustees...
SEELEY LAKE - When Seeley Swan Community Food Bank President Lulu Rodriguez opened the door to the Food Bank Monday evening, Dec. 26, water poured out the door. "There was two to three inches of water [in the front room] and then it was gushing from [the back storage room]," said Food Bank Volunteer Coordinator Sally Johnson. Seeley Lake Elementary School Superintendent Josh Gibbs said a pipe broke in two places spraying water for one to three days. This affected the school's storage area and...
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Ice Rink is ready for skaters. "The more the better," said Seeley Lake Regional Outdoor Center for Kinetic Sports (ROCKS) President Garry Swain. Located in the north baseball field behind Seeley Lake Elementary, the rink is open for free skate seven days a week and is lit until 9 p.m. There are free skates available in the shed that is unlocked 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. ROCKS asks that people only use the skates on the rubber mats in the dugout and on the ice and hang them...
Pet food drive starts this week As a community service project, there will be a collection of pet food at Seeley Lake Elementary School from Jan. 9 - Feb. 1. All types of pet food will be accepted. All of the food will be delivered to the Seeley Swan Community Food Bank. The drop off will be in the entryway of SLE. Any questions please contact Toni and Dani Sexton or leave a message at SLE, 406-677-2265. Missoula County Sheriff’s Log December 29-January 4 12/29, 10:59 a.m., 1xx, Seeley Lane, Trespassing 12/29, 4:41 p.m., 16xx Morrell Creek R...
SEELEY LAKE - Old-time Christmas carols and favorite holiday music filled the Seeley-Swan High School auditorium Tuesday night, Dec. 13 as students from Seeley Lake Elementary and SSHS musicians performed to a packed house. The junior high and high school bands and choirs shared "Holiday Traditions," many familiar and other not, dating from the 16th century to current. Music Director Janet Morgenstern joked that she packed all of her favorite music into one concert. She commended the students...
SEELEY LAKE - When Elfis (Lane Brovold) took the stage at Seeley Lake Elementary Thursday, Dec. 8, all the second grade elves and first grade reindeer cheered. But when Santa (Liam O'Brien) promised him a band with backup singers, Elfis was through the roof. Little did he know the turmoil that would come when the backup singers Aretha (Castielle Casey), Mariah (Henlie Kenney) and Celine (Olivia Bourne) vied for the spotlight and the band members picked sides. When Elfis teamed up with Santa for...
25 Scott Elected Chairman Bob Scott was elected chairman of the water board at last week's regular meeting. Scott, who served on the board several years ago and who was reelected in November, is widely known throughout the community for his interest in water issues. During the meeting, Scott conducted' lengthy review of various financial, legal, and operational matters in order to better acquaint the entire board with the status of the water district. Scott also intends to schedule a planning...
By Pathfinder Staff SEELEY LAKE - By 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, the lobby at Mission Bible Fellowship was full. This year's annual Loving Hearts Toy Sale drew more than 100 people who, within a half an hour of the doors opening at 5:30 p.m., had Christmas gifts for their loved ones purchased and wrapped. With nearly 20 tables full of toys and everything priced under $5 with few exceptions, the season of gift giving was a little more affordable for many local families. One volunteer recalled an...
Seeley Elementary to hold Information night A Seeley Lake Elementary Informational night will be held on Thursday, Dec. 15. The meeting will cover topics like the school budget and ESSER funds (COVID money), current and upcoming building upgrades, school wide Eagle 3, bullying, safety/emergency plans and other topics. The event starts with a spaghetti feed from 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. At 5:45 any children present will head to the gym for activities - allowing parents to focus on the presentation. Pathfinder Holiday Deadlines Please note that our...
Snow and cold weather brought an early start to the winter outdoor activities season here in Seeley Lake. The ROCKS team is in high gear helping the Nordic ski group ready the yurt for the cross country skiing season and getting the ice skating rink ready for flooding. It doesn't seem like a coincidence that I'm writing this just as Thanksgiving descends upon a snowy white Seeley Lake, because this year I'm feeling especially thankful about many things, not the least of which is the Canadian...
Through mid-December: $10 food bags for the Seeley-Swan Community Food Bank available at Cory's Valley Market. Sponsored by Veterans & Families of Seeley Lake. Through Monday, Dec. 12: Giving Tree sponsored by Mountain Lakes Presbyterian Church at Cory's Valley Market. Check out gift cards from the tree at the check stand. UNWRAPPED gifts must be returned to Cory's by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Boxes appreciated. Through Tuesday, Dec. 20: Angel Tree at the Seeley Lake Fire Department, 200...
SEELEY LAKE & SWAN VALLEY: The Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake and American Legion Post #63 in the Swan Valley hosted their annual Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Both ceremonies were followed by a lunch for the veterans and their families. President Barbara Knopp led this year's ceremony in Seeley Lake. She focused on the importance and sacrifices made by soldiers fighting for freedom. She summed up her thoughts with two words, "Thank you!." During the lunch in the Swan Valley,...
By Vince Lovato, Pathfnder Editor SEELEY LAKE – A Missoula County Sheriff's detective, posing as a 14-year-old girl on a social media site, lured a 61-year-old Seeley Lake man into an illicit rendezvous in Missoula, where he was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault of a minor. After the weeks-long online interaction, Detective Travis Wafstet arrested Charles Lief Isaacson, at the rendezvous location and booked him into the Missoula County Detention Facility on Oct. 25. I...
The Seeley Lake Elementary School boys basketball teams tipped off their season Nov. 2 at home. These pictures were from the JV team's game....
Seeley Lake Elementary School hosted its annual Trunk or Treat fundraiser Oct. 30 in the parking lot. The family above came dressed as a crew of pirates with one very old friend. From left to right, Rebecca, Jaden, Naya, Bob Bones and Yvonne handed out treats and tried to keep Bob upright. For more photos, see Page 5 of the print edition or click the link: https://www.seeleylake.com/photos...
The Seeley Lake Elementary and Seeley Swan High choirs and bands took the stage for the first time this school year on Oct. 24 at the high school. For more pictures, See Page 6 of the print edition or click the link: https://www.seeleylake.com/photos...
Trunk or Treat Fundraiser Seeley Lake Elementary School will hots is Trunk or Treat fundraiser from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30. Shooting Regulations Continued misuse prompts shooting restrictions on state trust lands in Gallatin County. Due to ongoing misuse of State Trust Land associated with recreational shooting – including public safety concerns, shooting debris left on site, and concerns that private property will be further damaged – the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation announced that two new firearm res...
By Vince Lovato, Editor Time after time, area residents hammered home the lengthy list of reasons they hate the proposed expansion of the nearby Holland Lake Lodge. Their concerns include, but are not limited to: • Negative impacts on wildlife and habitat; • Safety for an increased number of visitors who will come in contact with grizzly bears and other predators; • Increased vehicle traffic through Condon and nearby towns like Seeley Lake; • The attraction of newcomers who would move here pe...
