Articles from the October 6, 2022 edition


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  • Lowry charged with theft, fraud

    Vince Lovato, Editor|Oct 6, 2022

    MISSOULA -- Contractor Robert ‘Bob” Lowry sits in jail while facing criminal charges for allegedly committing several acts of fraud and theft amounting to $40,000 in Seeley Lake. While confined in the Lewis and Clark County Jail, Missoula County prosecutors recently filed charges claiming Lowry, 57, who faced similar charges in at least three other states, collected fees for work he did not complete in Seeley Lake. Lowry faced charges dating back to 2018 and was convicted of several of them in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New Mexico. He fil...

  • Bournes turn over the "reigns"

    Andi and Nathan Bourne, Owners Emeritus|Oct 6, 2022

    The first headline, "Bournes Take Pathfinder Reigns," announcing our ownership in the Nov. 29, 2012 issue had an error in the headline. Literally, four words into our journalism careers and we already printed a mistake. Nathan, a custom cabinet maker, and Andi, a wildland firefighter in the summer and substitute teacher/bus driver in the winter, turned journalists had many in the community baffled. But we knew many of you and we launched on this new adventure together. We made mistakes. Some wer...

  • Burgers and trees

    Vince Lovato, Editor|Oct 6, 2022

    Mela, 8, of Seeley Lake, makes a bird's nest from scratch with her mom, Janina, during the Larch Day Open House Oct. 1 at Camp Paxson. Families were offered hamburgers and hands-on-nature projects such as bulding beaver damns, nest weaving and egg painting. "It's nice to explore family opportunities and learn nature through hands-on activities," said Janina. The camp will host a Seeley schools three-day nature camp next spring. For more information visit www.camppaxson.org or call...

  • The students were floating

    Oct 6, 2022

    Each class at Seely Swan High School created a themed float to ride in the short but creative parade Saturday downtown. For more picturs, see Page 9....

  • Letters to the Editor

    Oct 6, 2022

    Supports Tranel In my years as a wilderness advocate, I’ve come to profoundly appreciate the values we derive from the public lands around us. There are, of course, the products and incomes provided by drilling, mining, logging, and grazing. But more important than such commercial uses are the benefits we all freely enjoy: the opportunity to hunt and fish, the protection of watersheds and stabilization of climate, and the preservation of an untrammeled natural world. But we can’t assume public lands will always be here. The development pre...

  • Artisans to host Tour of the Arts

    Alpine Artisans’ exciting Tour of the Arts returns for its 19th year on Oct. 8 and 9, once again offering a feast for the eyes. Driving this free, self-guided tour takes you through miles of Tamaracks in full color to enjoy the latest work created by local artists in the Seeley-Swan and Blackfoot Valleys., If you’ve been on the Tour of the Arts in prior years, you know that there is always new work to enjoy. New sites this year include Obsession Pottery in Seeley Lake, four artists in residence at the Seeley Lake Community Foundation Bui...

  • PASSAGES

    Columnist Mark Taylor, Laypersonn Catholic Church

    The Biblical Rosary places us in meditation with Jesus and his Mother on various aspects of their lives. Praying the Rosary helps us to reflect briefly on the principal events of our redemption and the mysteries of salvation. This meditation can bring a positive effect on a person's daily life by encouraging humility, charity, obedience, patience, and forgiveness then lead to a conversion of heart by increasing one's faith, hope and charity. THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES: ANNUNCIATION: The angel Gabriel...

  • Seeley Swan girls spike Lincoln, 3-1

    Vince Lovato, Editor|Oct 6, 2022

    Senior setter Ava Thornsberry served up seven aces and senior Middle Blocker Kyla Conley made four kills and five blocks as the Lady Blckhawks beat visiting Lincoln Saturday: 25-8, 23-2 25-19 and 25-7. Senior Dani Sexton made 10 digs and scored six aces serving. Above, Sexton dives for a dig. Right, Conley returns an overhead. Left, A bump set up a winning spike....

  • Hawks fall in homecoming game

    Vince Lovato, Editor|Oct 6, 2022

    Hawks fall in homecoming game Lost a homecoming conference game to Simms, 58-12, Saturday. Seeley Swan fell to 1-3 and travels to Cascade for a 7 p.m. game Friday....

  • 20 years ago: October 10, 2002 issue

    Oct 6, 2022

    Two Montana teachers had a very good Tuesday. In two special mystery assemblies held at their respective schools on Tuesday, October 8, the unsuspecting teachers were told by State Supt. Linda McCulloch that they had each been selected to receive the 2002 Milkcn Family Foundation National Educator Award. This honor comes with an unrestricted cash award of $25,000. McCulloch, who arrived at each of the two schools to make the announcement in person... The two educators who re-ceived awards are: • Katherine (Kitty) Logan, Principal and t...

  • A PLACE FOR ALL

    Mark Hayden, General Manager Missoula Electric Cooperative

    The Fall is when cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month. When I say Missoula Electric Cooperative celebrates Co-op Month, it really means we are celebrating YOU! After all, we wouldn't exist without you, our members. Some of the most recognizable brands are cooperatives, like ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI and Land O'Lakes. Although we span different industries, we all have a passion for serving our members and helping our communities thrive. In fact, all cooperatives adhere to the same set...

  • Class vs. class at annual Homecoming Parade

    Oct 6, 2022

    Pathfinder photos by Vince Lovato...

  • COMMUNITY BRIEFS

    Staff Report

    Community Firewood Day CONDON – Swan Valley Connections is hosting our annual Community Firewood Day volunteer event! We’ll be splitting, delivering, and stacking wood for a full list of people in need in the Swan Valley community. Volunteers will meet at the Condon Work Center (MM 42.9 MT Hwy 83, Condon, MT 59826) at 9am foramndatory safety meeting. There will be a complimentary volunteer BBQ, sponsored by Mannix Family Grass-finished Beef, following the work day. Please bring your own lunch/snacks, ear and eye protection and gloves. Please we...

  • Enrollment appointments available in Seeley Lake

    Jennifer Schultz, Missoula Aging Services

    When the leaves begin to change and the nights get a little colder, it is clear that autumn is upon us. At Missoula Aging Services Resource Center in Seeley Lake, fall also conjures thoughts of Medicare Open Enrollment, which happens every year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. This is the time when Medicare beneficiaries can check their Medicare Part D or Advantage plan and be sure that it is the best choice for them for the coming year or they may shop for a new plan. During this time in the Resource...