Pathfinder Archives: 02/16/23

Pathfinder Archives February 16, 2023

1988

Graham Takes Fourth In Governor's Cup 

Bruce Graham of Seeley Lake placed fourth in the Governor's Cup 500-mile Sled Dog Race held last week. Just finishing this year's Governor' Cup was an accomplishment according to the mushers who ran the race. Graham, who was sponsored in part by the town of Seeley Lake, finished with a seven-dog team after starting out with eleven dogs. According to Kathy Christian, handler for the Graham team, everyone was thrilled with the fourth place finish.  

Legion Elects Officers

Bob Reed was recently elected as Post Commander for the Swan Valley Post 63 of the American Legion.  Other officers recently elected are: Dave Nebel, adjutant and finance officer; Maurice Brakeman, vice commander, Ken Wolff, service officer; Barney Melton, chaplain; Ken Workman, sergeant at arms; Ken Wolff and John Kessler, assistant chaplains; John Kessler, post bugler.  

Seeley Sinks the Lynx

By Tricia Parker 

On Friday, February 12 the Seeley Swan Blackhawks defeated the Lincoln Lynx with a final score of 82-63. The Hawks got off to a slow start but were soon burning up the court. Four of the Blackhawk players were in double figures. The top two scorers for the Hawks were Bill VanVallis with 20 points and Les Meyer with 18 points, Jeff Fitzgerald and Bill VanVallis both had 12 and 10 rebounds respectively. Top two scorers for Lincoln were Denny Drosten with 23 points and Todd Staton with 14 points. The Hawks are now 13-3. The Hawks are still ranked 9th in the state.

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24th Annual Snow Joke Half Marathon February 22 

The 24th Annual Snow Joke Half Marathon will take place on February 22rd at Seeley Lake. The 13.1 mile foot race is sponsored by the Cheetah Herders Athletic Club. Last year 188 entrants completed the event. Division winners will be inducted into the Royal Order of Cheetah Rangers. If the fastest man or woman breaks their respective course record, the registration fee to a future race will be awarded.

Frank Burmeister Dies In Accident 

Frank Burmeister Baker, 25, of Condon, died in an automobile accident on Sunday, Feb. 16th.  

Chips...Bits and Pieces 

It was a good tournament for fans from Seeley Lake. Both our girls and boys teams turned in fine performances. A young Seeley Ladyhawk team threw a scare into top ranked Florence, then battled back to capture fourth place and a berth in the Divisional tournament this week. The Blackhawks earned their shot at the District Title with a first round win over Darby and an awesome win over Frenchtown. And, any game that ends 85-80 is one heck of a championship game, even if Loyola claimed the championship. We couldn't be more proud of the way the Hawks played. They averaged 77 points a game. What an exciting bunch of guys. As coach Shawn Holmes once said, "this is a fun team to coach." The Western Boys Divisional Tournament is not until next week in Polson. The girls play this week in Hamilton. Good luck, Ladyhawks! -Gary Noland

To read more from this issue, please visit:

https://www.seeleylake.com/home/customer_files/article_documents/2003-02-20.pdf