Articles from the October 7, 2021 edition
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Logging with horses returns to Double Arrow Ranch
SEELEY LAKE – While several decades have passed since horses were used to log on the Double Arrow Ranch, last Monday a pair of horses and mules owned by Rob Henrekin and his daughter Jess Lehl...
Volunteers step up to spruce up downtown
SEELEY LAKE – Ginger Williams was often seen this summer picking up trash or watering flowers along Highway 83. "I love Seeley Lake," Williams wrote in an email. "I have lived here over 40 years....
Minor injuries reported in head-on collision
SALMON LAKE – On Oct. 3 at approximately 6:59 p.m. a call was received for a three vehicle head-on crash. Following the investigation, Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Mary Strumpfer determined it...
COVID Vaccine - A matter of life or death
Sanford Health, a large hospital in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, shared a chart Sept. 28, 2021 regarding hospitalizations and vaccination status. Out of 158 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, 12 were vaccinated and 146 were unvaccinate...
Wolf management not necessary - trapping only for sport
Thank you for publishing “Local trappers weigh in on wolf regulations” in the Sept. 30, 2021 issue of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder. As a veterinarian I have the honor of attending to illnesses and injuries of animals. Among the worst and most...
Professional and ethical wildlife management undermined
As former members of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, we generally refrain from criticizing decisions made by our successors. However, the current Commission’s recent actions regarding the new wolf trapping and hunting regulations are so egr...
Tour of the Arts comes to Valleys this weekend
Alpine Artisans' popular Tour of the Arts returns for its 18th year with over 15 artists at work in their studios, galleries and museums scattered throughout the Seeley-Swan and the Blackfoot...
Council to discuss new bylaws, speed sign and RV dump
SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Community Council will hold its October meeting on Monday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting via Zoom All members of the community are encouraged to join, and a full agenda will be posted on the Seeley...
Annual "Open Enrollment" season starts Oct. 15
What season is it? It is Medicare's Annual "Open Enrollment" which happens, Oct. 15 – Dec. 7 and is coming up quickly! What can Medicare beneficiaries do during "Open Enrollment"? • Change...
What's behind your label?
It has been said that the only constant thing is change itself. After 72 years of operations, Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake, Montana has seen its fair share of change. Like most small...
Glass recycling funds outdoor recess equipment
SEELEY LAKE – Seeley Lake Elementary received a $1,000 donation from Recycling Works following two glass recycling events in Seeley Lake. The donation will be used to purchase outdoor equipment for...
Personal Tech Support event Oct. 14
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 medias more efficiently? Stop...
Potomac amends Return to School plan
POTOMAC – At their special meeting Sept. 20 Potomac School board tabled the decision to amend their Return to School Policy and 1900 Series. They picked up the discussion and unanimously approved the amendments as well as approved COVID pay for...
Timothy Sean Hinchey April 2, 1961 - Sept. 26, 2021
SEELEY LAKE - Timothy Sean Hinchey (Poppers) passed away on Sept. 26. Tim was born on April 2, 1961 to Louis Hinchey and Mae Nelson in Maricopa County, Arizona. He was 60 years old. After high... Full story
Anthony (Stoney) Owens Sept. 16, 1942 - Sept. 24, 2021
LINCOLN – Stoney Owens, 79, of Lincoln, Montana passed away Sept. 24. Stoney was born in Seymour, Indiana. He later relocated with family to Sandpoint, Idaho where he was raised. Stoney graduated... Full story
Glenn Harrison Truett Feb. 23, 1931 - Sept. 23, 2021
GREENOUGH ~ Glenn Harrison Truett, 90 of Greenough, Montana, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23 at his home of natural causes. Glenn was born on Feb. 23, 1931 in Bryson City, North Carolina to Elbert... Full story
"Pray the Rosary every day..." Our Lady of Fatima, 1917
(Catholics worship God only and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.) What is the Rosary? In cooperation with the Holy Spirit, the Rosary is a recited prayerful meditation on Christ's life through His...
Blending art and industrial art skills
SEELEY LAKE - Thomas Boelman will bring his years of carpentry experience to Seeley-Swan High School's art and industrial arts classes this year. Boelman graduated from ITT Technical Institute in...
Trunks, tricks and treats this Halloween
Calling all trunks for the annual Trunk-or Treat events in Seeley Lake and Condon Sunday, Oct. 31. Cabins are also available to decorate and welcome tricker treaters at the Tamaracks Resort. The Trunk-or-Treat will return for its eighth year at...
Community Briefs
Seeley Lake Senior Center closed for congregate meals SEELEY LAKE - The Seeley Lake Senior Center is closed for congregate meals until further notice. It continues to offer carry out and delivered meals. Please call 406-677-2008 the night before or...
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 web... Full story
Lady Blackhawks soar over Tigers
DARBY - The Seeley-Swan Lady Blackhawks swooped into Darby and defeated the Tigers Oct. 2 in three sets 25-19, 25-18 and 25-12. Cora Stone and Sariah Maughan each had 8 kills and two blocks to lead the Lady Blackhawks at the net. Just behind the...
Blackhawks fall to Bulldogs
SEELEY LAKE – The Blackhawks hosted the Mission Bulldogs Oct. 1 and suffered their second loss of the season. Their record is now 3-2. The Blackhawks were down 0-12 early after allowing a pair of...
Runners step up the pace
The Blackhawks Cross Country team took to the course twice this week setting new personal bests. Sophomore Conner Chadwick and Senior Hunter Coyle participated in both meets, the first in Arlee and...
