Articles from the November 11, 2021 edition
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Navy widened Rockey's worldview
SEELEY LAKE – Two weeks after graduation from high school-that's when Rockey Kennedy said his real education began. Kennedy grew up in Lone Pine, California, a little town tucked away in the Sierra...
Tourism Stewardship Plan discussed
SEELEY LAKE – Glacier Country Tourism (GCT) held a Town Hall session in Seeley Lake Nov. 1 to gather community input on their Destination Stewardship Plan. The session was the first of two meetings in Missoula County. A Virtual Town Hall is...
County tax passed on non-medical marijuana
MISSOULA COUNTY – Missoula County was among three counties statewide where voters passed an additional county-wide tax on recreational marijuana. The initiative to impose a three percent tax passed with a sweeping 78%. However, nearly 52% of...
Forest Products Week celebrated with local students
SEELEY LAKE - Students from the Seeley Lake Elementary eighth grade class accompanied Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Service Forester Brad French Oct. 12 on their first...
Lowdown bulletin
HOW DOES YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM WORK? The septic tank holds the wastewater from homes or businesses until solid debris settles at the bottom of the tank (the sludge layer) and lighter waste, such as oil,...
Descriptions of depression
Depression is a common affliction. The percentage of people suffering from depression is staggering. Of course, the pandemic contributed to these numbers, but even before the pandemic the numbers were...
Have you had your "white" funeral?
Perhaps you've heard the expression, "Born once, die twice" or "Born twice, die once." These are both references to the verse in the book of John where Jesus explains to Nicodemus what it means to be...
Seeley Lake nominated for groundwater study
BUTTE – An informational public meeting was held Nov. 4 to discuss projects nominated for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology’s Ground Water Investigation Program (MBMG/GWIP). The Ground Water Assessment Steering Committee is in the process...
Richard Manning featured at Open Book Club, Nov. 13
SEELEY LAKE - Richard Manning's new book, "If It Sounds Good, It Is Good: Seeking Subversion, Transcendence and Solace in American Music" brings another side of his life to our attention, showing us...
Personal Tech Support event, Nov. 16
SEELEY LAKE - Want to know how to protect yourself from scams online? Have a cell phone/computer and do not know how to complete all the tasks you would like to from it? Want to know how to use Facebook and other social media apps more efficiently?...
Being in nature is far more than simply immersing…
An October day several years ago next to a lake where I was working for the government on a grizzly project… The first lavender light of day is a time when the softness of shapes can barely be seen through the mist rising from the lake… The...
Cathrine "Cathy" Rose (Wise) Miller Sept. 25, 1937 - Oct. 8, 2021
SWAN VALLEY - Cathrine Rose (Wise) Miller, 'Cathy,' passed away on Oct. 8 due to health complications. Cathy was born Sept. 25, 1937 in Ronan, Montana to Victor and Myrtle Wise. She was raised in... Full story
Eileen Elizabeth Patterson Sept. 24, 1928 - Oct. 30, 2021
Eileen Elizabeth Patterson, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Eileen was born on Sept. 24, 1928 in Zion, Illinois, the daughter of C. Theodore and... Full story
Active membership, Blanchard Creek agreement discussed
POTOMAC - The Greenough-Potomac Fire Board discussed the Active Member Training and Attendance Standards Policy and received an update on the Blanchard Creek Property at their Nov. 2 meeting. Chair Scott Gordon presented the board with proposed...
Clearwater Junction intersection recommendations made
SEELEY LAKE - Residents and travelers will have two opportunities to learn more about the findings and recommendations from the Clearwater Junction Intersection study. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will host an in-person and virtual...
Supporting veterans, community for more than 30 years
SEELEY LAKE – Veterans Day has been a celebrated holiday in Seeley Lake for more than 30 years thanks local veterans and their families. While the Seeley Lake Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 7992...
COVID-19 vaccinations available for ages 5-11
MISSOULA - With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signing off on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11 earlier this week, local healthcare providers and public health officials are encouraging parents to make an appointment to... Full story
Lady Blackhawks wrap up season
MANHATTAN CRISTIAN - The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks’ season came to an end at the Western C Divisional Tournament Nov. 4-6. The Lady Blackhawks faced White Sulphur Springs in their opening match and fell in three sets 14-25, 22-25 and 18-25....
Community Briefs
Seeley Lake Library News SEELEY LAKE – During the month of November, the Seeley Lake Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day and Wednesday, Nov. 24 and Thursday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Starting Monday, Nov. 15 the...
20/35 Year Look Back
In celebration of 35 years of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder, each week we will run parts of articles that appeared in the issue 35 years ago and 20 years ago. The entire issue will be uploaded to our... Full story
Denis Patrick Malone April 13, 1940 – Oct. 23, 2021
SEELEY LAKE - Denis Patrick Malone, 81, of Seeley Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 23 surrounded by his beloved family. Denis was born April 13, 1940, in Missoula, Montana, the second son... Full story