Articles from the June 29, 2023 edition
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Old Salt Fest takes over Helmville
Riddy Arman serenaded the crowd with her folksy bluesy voice proclaiming "a cowboy hates fencing with love on his mind" against the backdrop of misty green hills, fading as rain showers threatened....
Montana Bandmasters drum 19th year
Griffen Smith of the Pathfinder Sam McKenzie looked over the various drums in the back of the Seeley-Swan High School Auditorium, ready to give out lessons for hungry minds. "You want to focus on...
Seeley Fourth to feature flyover
The Seeley Lake Fourth of July activities will have most — if not all of the activities in previous years. This year under the Seeley Historical Society, a flyover by the Montana Air National Guard will be one of the many treats for visitors and...
Seeley man could take plea deal for death
A Seeley man facing five felonies and one misdemeanor after he killed a Potomac woman while allegedly under the influence last year might agree to a plea deal, according to his defense attorney during a hearing in Missoula County Court last week....
Letter from the Editor
One of the most impactful things when I worked for the Pathfinder in 2020 was the sheer amount of public comment that I saw in the newspaper. Whether thanking a service member, or blasting a public official over Holland Lake Lodge, I know this...
Newspaper editorials
I read with surprise and disappointment the letter of complaint in the June 8 issue of the Pathfinder wherein a reader complained that the Pathfinder dared to publish an editorial opinion (Letter From The Editor) written by Asa Metcalfe and written...
Held versus State important for Montana's climate
Montana’s 1972 constitution guarantees its citizens a right to “a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations.” The 2023 trial of Held versus State of Montana, a lawsuit brought by 16 Montana youth, attempts...
What you should know about property tax appraisals
Property tax appraisals are currently arriving in the mail. It’s important to review the valuation and appeal it if you do not agree with the valuation. The appeal instructions are in the letter that was mailed to you. You only have 30 days, so do...
An update on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and it looks like Seeley Lake will have its first really good weather of the summer. What better way to “Celebrate our Lakes and Mountains” on Independence Day! Your Fourth of July Committee has...
Upcoming events for June 29
June 30 Southwest Crown of the Continent Educational Tour, 9 a.m., Seeley Lake Ranger Station, 3583 Highway 83, Seeley Lake July 1 Book Club, 10 a.m., Seeley Lake Library, 456 Airport Rd, Seeley Lake Kramers in Concert, 4 p.m., Mission Bible...
Missoula County Sheriff's log for June 29
6/15 7:46 a.m. Accident With Injury 293XX Highway 200 E 6/16 11:00 a.m. Suspicious Activity Gold Creek Road, Bonner 6/16 8:02 p.m. Accident With Injury 25XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake 6/16 11:49 p.m. Suspicious Activity 1XX Gull Port Seeley Lake 6/17...
Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Call Log
6/14/2023 Medical Paws Up Road 6/14/2023 Medical Black Bear Drive 6/16/2023 Accident Injury Highway 83 6/17/2023 Medical Paws Up Road 6/18/2023 Medical Placid Lake Road 6/18/2023 Medical Placid Lake Road 6/17/2023 Medical Sunset Road 6/21/2023...
A passage on freedom
The Fourth of July is coming between now and the time the next edition of the paper comes out so thought that would be a journey worth taking. As I write this Juneteenth has just happened. I think this is a worthy celebration as we consider those...
Jace Tyler Layman
Jace Tyler Layman, age 20, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, due to an undetermined medical emergency while working for the Padlock Ranch in Sheridan County, Wyoming. Jace was born January 2, 2003, in Missoula, Montana to his parents Heather &...
Bear Fair shares preventative information
A full-body elk mount carrying panniers helped attract 200-250 people to the Bear Fair on the Little Bird lawn June 18. More than eight organizations hosted tables with displays and information for...
All abilities trail gets bench donated from community
With school finally out for the summer, let the fun and games begin! The Seeley Lake area offers amazing winter activities, and we promote those outdoor activities like crazy for more than half the...
Fire Board approves chief salary, increased budget
The Seeley Fire District Board approved a 3% raise for its chief, approved its budget for next year, while call numbers for the agency are expected to surpass 2022 in the coming months. For 2022, the rural fire department responded to 95 calls. For...
Swan Valley community council discuss potential housing projects
Griffen Smith of the Pathfinder Housing has become a national problem for the United States Forest Service, and both the Seeley Ranger District and the Swan Lake Ranger District are in talks of building new housing on USFS land. The Swan Valley...
Pathfinder wins four statewide awards
The Seeley Swan Pathfinder took home four first place awards at the Montana Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Contest on June 17. All the wins came from the editorial staff of the previous owners, Andi and Nathan Bourne. The better newspaper...
Archives
Twenty Years Ago... June 26, 2003 Governors, national officials focus on Seeley Lake project. Flanked by a contingent of police cars and unmarked security cars, governors from five western states...
