Articles from the October 27, 2016 edition


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  • Safety Reminders for Speed Zones, Hunting and Halloween

    Andi Bourne, Pathfinder|Oct 27, 2016

    SEELEY LAKE – Speed limits have changed on Highway 83 and the school zone is official by the Seeley-Swan High School. Law enforcement has been stopping people for speeding. Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mike Sunderland also offers safety messages for the hunting season and Halloween. The Montana Department of Transportation Commission approved new speed limits for Highway 83 through Seeley Lake. These include: south of Cory’s Valley Market to Riverview Drive, 40 mph; Riverview Drive to the Deer Country Quilts, 35 mph; Deer Count...

  • Community Briefs

    Oct 27, 2016

    Information Sought on Thefts around Potomac POTOMAC – The Missoula County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on thefts in Potomac over the past month. On Wednesday, Sept. 14 a Honda generator, battery charger and five-gallon fuel jugs were stolen outside of an outbuilding in the 700 block of Swanson Lane. The victim reported the items were stolen over night. Residents on Morrison Lane noticed items missing on Oct. 4. They were unsure how long they had been gone. On Oct. 7 at the 200 block of Swanson Lane there was another ove...

  • Marijuana is dangerous! Vote "No to I-182!"

    Susan Sullivan, Billings, Mont.|Oct 27, 2016

    It cannot be denied that marijuana has medical properties. But proponents of I-182 want you to recognize the medical benefits and deny the significant negative health, social and economic consequences that it has on our communities. Marijuana is neither safe nor harmless. While well-tested pharmaceutical marijuana products may be a valid form of medication, I-182 does not responsibly grant access of medical marijuana with the oversight of medical professionals to patients who may truly benefit from it while knowing the possible risks of taking...

  • The Law on Political Signs

    Dee Brown SD2, Hungry Horse, Mont.|Oct 27, 2016

    Cities, counties and homeowner associations attempt placing limits on political signs by restricting timelines or banning them altogether. The courts have already addressed the unconstitutionality of timelines while the Montana Legislature took up the issue of HOA by-laws a few years ago. HB 546, sponsored by then-Rep. Pomnichowski in 2009 was brought to the House floor for debate. I voted against the bill and in favor of the HOAs putting by-laws in place to restrict political activity. I was outvoted on the issue. The discussion centered on...

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