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...
Volunteers Expand Training, Get Medical Endorsem*nts
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 24, 2015
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 Endorsem*nts. 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 School Christmas Concert Community Tradition
Sigrid Olson, Pathfinder|Dec 24, 2015
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'...
Snowmobile Grooming and Avalanche Advisories Underway
Dec 24, 2015
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...
NFPA's "Project Holiday" Campaign – Deck the Halls with Fire Safety in Mind
Dec 24, 2015
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...
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 circ*mstances beyond their control. A local volunteer Energy Share Committee works with t...
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...
Trustee Position Open, Smoke Detector Program Beginning
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 24, 2015
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...
SSHS Winter Concert Highlights Local Talent
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 24, 2015
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...
Holiday Music Fills SLE
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 24, 2015
Bethlehem Walk Grows Each Year
Betty Vanderwielen, Pathfinder|Dec 24, 2015
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...
Bud's Matting and Framing
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 24, 2015
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...
DUI Patrols are Out, Fines Have Doubled
Dec 24, 2015
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...
Community Briefs
Dec 24, 2015
Seeley Lake Library News SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Library Book Club will be discussing Eleanor Brown’s “The Weird Sisters” Thursday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. in the library. This debut novel tells the story of three sisters who return home to their rural Ohio college town when their mother undergoes treatment for cancer. The humor, lyricism, and realism characterizing this book will appeal to fans of modern fiction as well as stories of family. All are invited to join in the discussion. Books are available at the checkout desk. The Seeley Lake L...
Community Appreciation Day Good Friends, Good Times
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
SEELEY LAKE - The Rich Ranch threw open their doors at the ranch and warmed up the sledding hill for the 21st Annual Rich Ranch Community Appreciation Day on Woodworth Road. Attendees enjoyed ten selections of chili made by the Seeley Lake Lions Club, dozens of cookies made by the Seeley Lake Trailblazers 4-H Club, live bluegrass music, sleigh rides, warming fire, sledding and of course a visit from Santa. "We've been doing this since 1958 when C.B. Rich would ride into town," said Peggy...
Rewards Offered for Antler Theft Information
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake antler thefts made headlines as the Five Valleys Crimestoppers Crime of the Week last week. Not only is Crimestoppers offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of those involved in the thefts, the Seeley Lake Community Foundation (SLCF) is offering an additional monetary reward to help in the investigation. Missoula County Sheriff’s Office detectives have been investigating an ongoing string of thefts in the Seeley Lake area of deer, elk and moose antlers. S...
Draft Nears Completion, Discussions Continue
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
SWAN VALLEY - The Swan Valley Regional Planning Committee (SVRPC) is in the final stages of editing the draft regional growth plan. At the Dec. 8 meeting, the SVRPC addressed comments and concerns from those on the committee and others that have been active in the process. Following the January meeting, the committee hopes to have a working draft to present to the community. Swan Valley resident Rick Ferguson suggested including the label “Crown of the Continent” for the Swan Valley in the Natural Resource Element. “It’s a good reminde...
MCPS Bonds Available Early in 2016
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
MISSOULA - The Missoula County Public School (MCPS) Board unanimously adopted the resolutions to authorize the issuance and sale of an initial series of up to $60 million for the elementary school building bonds and $30 million for the high school building bonds at their Dec. 8 meeting. The goal is that the MCPS Series 2016 bonds will be available for purchase in late January 2016. While this is a public offering and sale of bonds, brokers must submit clients’ orders through D.A. Davidson, the underwriter for the sale. The design and e...
Rehousing Services Available to Local Veterans
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
SEELEY LAKE - For veterans experiencing a housing crisis, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is designed to assist with housing stability. The SSVF Program also provides eligible veteran families with outreach, case management, assistance obtaining Veteran Administration (VA) benefits, other supportive services and financial assistance. The SSVF is a program through the Volunteers of America Northern Rockies. It has been in existence since 2010. Based upon the increased need in Missoula, Ravalli, Granite, Powell and Mineral countie...
Dashing Through the Snow in Potomac
Sigrid Olson, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
POTOMAC - Potomac's annual winter celebration Christmas Comes Home was held the evening of Dec. 12. More than 100 people attended and enjoyed a tree decorating contest, crafts, festive treats, the Angel tree, holiday music, a silent auction of outdoorsman items and hayrides. Ray Woodside and his wife Brenda live in Potomac and brought their four mules harnessed and lighted, complete with jingle bells to provide hayrides. Their mules pulled a wagon as a team of four including the wheeler team...
Hour of Code Opens Computer Science World to Students
Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
SEELEY LAKE - This past week many students and teachers at Seeley Lake Elementary (SLE) were decorated with stickers that read: Hour of Code. SLE Technology teacher Michele Holmes had all of her students participating in the national program entitled Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week, Dec. 7-13. It is a global movement with more than 100 million learners in 196 countries with the goal of introducing students to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody...
Superintendent Juneau Applauds Passage Of New Education Law
Dec 17, 2015
HELENA – After years of operating under an outdated and restrictive education law, Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau is pleased the federal government has approved the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which reauthorizes the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. “For the first time in more than a decade, Montana educators will have a seat at the table in developing an education accountability and achievement model that will work for Montana students,” Superintendent Juneau said. “Now the real work begins as we build u...
Swan Valley School Presents Christmas Program
Colleen Kesterson, Pathfinder|Dec 17, 2015
SWAN VALLEY - Thursday, Dec. 10, the Swan Valley Elementary School (SVE) students from preschool to eighth grade presented their Christmas program entitled Holidays Around the World. Music teacher Kaytee Ambrozich, who replaced retired SVE music teacher Bob Green, told the audience that her students had learned a lot about music, worked hard and some were willing to learn a new instrument when the music required it. Contemporary and non-traditional Christmas songs sung and played by the SVE...
Top 10 Scams to Avoid this Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2015
Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice! Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: 1. Look-alike websites: When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites. Watch out for URLs that use the names of well-known brands along with extra words. 2. Fake shipping notifications: These can have attachments or links to sites that will download malware on your computer to steal your identity and your passwords. Don’t be fooled by a holiday phishing scam. 3....
Address: Suite 228 919 Deana Ford, Lake Meridithberg, NE 60017-4257
Phone: +2613987384138
Job: Chief Retail Officer
Hobby: Tai chi, Dowsing, Poi, Letterboxing, Watching movies, Video gaming, Singing
Introduction: My name is Zonia Mosciski DO, I am a enchanting, joyous, lovely, successful, hilarious, tender, outstanding person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
We notice you're using an ad blocker
Without advertising income, we can't keep making this site awesome for you.
