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Montana’s CI-128 constitutional amendment unfortunately passed enshrining “the right to abortion.” Consider the God-given right of life for the preborn whose lives are determined by the grave choices of others, misled mothers-to-be and misinformed voters. Elections have consequences. Jesus will judge us on the choices we made. Should we do evil so good may come of it? See Romans 3:8; 6:1. Legality does not equal morality. In the 1400-1500s, the Aztecs in Mexico were idol worshippers cutting out hearts, sacrificing humans to their gods. Not t...
The election is over, and preparations have begun for the 69th Montana Legislative session. Last week those serving in 2025 met in Helena to greet old friends and meet many new ones. Legislative staff prepared orientations and trainings. Each party elected leadership, and the important tasks of committee assignments, parking spots, seating and finalizing housing were completed. The Governor’s Budget for the 2025 session was released. As we prepare for the session, both of us look forward to working with all of you in the Seeley-Swan and s...
With colder temperatures upon us, perhaps it’s time to swing by your local library and find a cozy book to enlighten the mind or warm the heart. Your local Seeley Lake Public Library has many new popular titles in both nonfiction and fiction for adults. Your local library also regularly swaps out DVDs, books on CD, large print, adult fiction and nonfiction titles, holiday reads, and children’s books. We typically have a puzzle going in-house — which is another great winter activity — as well as free puzzles to take home, including plenty...
At Partnership Health Center (PHC), we are proud to provide primary medical, dental and telehealth behavioral health services in Seeley Lake. We are grateful for recent community feedback indicating some uncertainty about services available in our Seeley Lake clinic, so we are taking steps to provide more information. Primary Medical Care Also known as family medicine, primary care is available for patients of all ages. A primary care provider is your go-to source for questions or concerns about any aspect of your health including preventative...
Wondering how anyone could engage in outrage, sacrilege and indifference against God’s law offending Him in sins that cry out to heaven for vengeance, see Genesis 4:10, 18:20-21, 19:5-13; Jude 1:7; Exodus 2:23; and James 5:4, I sought answers: “Conscience must be informed and moral judgment enlightened. A well-formed conscience is upright and truthful. It formulates its judgments according to reason, in conformity with the true good-willed by the wisdom of the Creator. The education of conscience is indispensable for human beings who are sub...
At the Clearwater Montana Properties office here in Seeley Lake, two specific questions have been very popular over the past few months. The first is a question we get regardless of the season, year, or current events: “How’s the market?” The second question is about the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) settlement that took effect this summer and its impact on buyers and sellers. Let’s dive in and get some answers. HOW’S THE MARKET? The real estate market in the Seeley-Swan Valley is continuing to stabilize after rapid price increases...
Thanksgiving is never complete without my hearing the old hymn that begins with ”for the beauty of the earth.” I’ll play it on my tin whistle if I don’t hear it anywhere else. For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies. While our Civil War was at its height of desolation and carnage in 1863, a young Englishman named Folliott Sandford Pierpoint walked to the top of a hill above his village and saw leaves turning color and wildflowers dotting the meadow between him and the...
A venerable log building, a blustery November day in a small country community, the Pledge of Allegiance, the tolling of a bell. A scene repeated hundreds of times across the nation, yet as each name was read the personal, local feel of loss hung in the air. We think of great wars with legions of soldiers, but they are composed of young men and women from Seeley and Condon with moms and dads. Last Monday, Nov. 11 was Condon's ceremony at the Community Center, followed by a lunch prepared by the...
If Alan Muskett’s boat doesn’t measure up, I have a 48’ trawler in Guatemala for sale. Fire sale price, way warmer and cheaper cruising than the east coast....
"We were all baptized by one Spirit into one body, whether Jew or Greek, or slave or free, and we all were given one Spirit to drink.” (1 Corinthians 12:13 Common English Bible) When I was in grade school we’d play a game called, “Where in the World Is Carmen San Diego?” It was a game designed to teach us world geography and increase our appreciation for the world’s many peoples and cultures. Carmen San Diego could travel anywhere and do anything, and we had to use our knowledge of her and the world — aided by clues she’d leave for us — to f...
It's a good thing - more like a blessing - that the river is still fishable at this point in November. Especially this November. Maybe God knew we'd need a break, a time to refresh and restore our souls after this election, and so in His divine mercy he extended the days that are warm enough to fish for a couple of weeks after the polls closed. At least that's what I want to think. The river, which in past years has been iced over by now, is still in decent shape. The weather, some days, is surp...
I want to thank all voters and especially those that went above and beyond for our campaign for House District 92. It was an honor running to be your representative, and we truly enjoyed meeting many of you over the last year campaigning. Though gerrymandering made HD 92 less representative of our rural areas, our precinct results shined through. I thank the large majority of our communities from Condon to Potomac for favoring commonsense, and casting your vote for our campaign. I want to congratulate my opponent Rep. Connie Keogh. I hope she...
We're mental health therapists who work directly with students in Montana elementary and middle schools. We love working with kids to support their well-being and academic success. In Montana, making sure kids have access to the resources and services they need to succeed isn't just the right thing to do, it's also critical for the future of our state. One resource that many students need is help coping with stress, trauma, depression or anxiety. Sadly, many students struggle to access mental...
On Nov. 8, 2024, former Montana State House Representative and longtime publisher and editor Reilly Neill (D) officially filed with the Federal Election Commission to unseat Senator Steve Daines. “We need a Senator who cares about our access to healthcare, our agricultural economy, our Tribal neighbors, about our teachers and schools. We need someone who cares about the ongoing housing crisis in Montana as much as upholding the Constitution of the United States,” Neill said in a recent public announcement. “When I’m in the U.S. Senate, there w...
Many property owners in Missoula County participate in outdoor burning, whether it is to regenerate a hay field or burn vegetative debris. With those crazy summer windstorms, many people have more tree debris to burn than normal - but you may have to wait until spring to burn it. Fall outdoor burning has different rules than spring burning. This article explains the different burning seasons detailing what is allowed in the fall versus the spring, as well as highlights safe outdoor burning...
When my physical therapist told me her husband had already arrowed an elk this archery season I was overjoyed for him but not necessarily surprised. His dad was an inveterate hunter, willing to track and stalk a trophy animal for miles and days if necessary to make the kill of a lifetime. I've known Drew since he was a kid and his old man's blood runs through his veins. And knowing that, I didn't ask his wife - while she was working the knots out of my shoulders - if he had saved the hide. The l...
Maybe you opened your paper today thinking, I’m pretty sure the Pathfinder’s missing something. Don’t we have a new president? Statehouse representative? You’re probably right. Since our papers are printed on Mondays, it made for a very quiet Nov. 7 paper regarding election details. We sent the paper off to press before Election Day even began. I intend to publish a story online focusing on the statehouse races pertinent to the Seeley-Swan and Blackfoot Valleys on Wednesday or Thursday this week. But in the meantime, there are plenty of othe...
As I pen these words, today is Oct. 31, snow is gently falling and Halloween preparations are in place. Today is also Reformation Day. The day when Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk and professor at Wittenberg University posted his 95 theses on the Castle Church door. This posting of theses on the day before All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1) when all the university would be in the church for worship was typical of Medieval academics as an invitation for debate. It changed the world. In addition, as you read these words, the election is over. We m...
In August my wife Pam and I concluded our seven-month boat journey around the eastern United States and Canadian provinces, a version of “America’s Great Loop.” Our future plans include cruising the “Inside Passage” between Vancouver Island and British Columbia, with the eventual destination being southeast Alaska. We chose our boat, Treasure State, because of its relatively shallow draft — for all the sandy canals of the east coast — for its low bridge height — hundreds of bridges along the way — and its ability to get up and scoot — 32 kn...
When the day temps drop I don't feel like moving around too fast. My favorite winter sport, if you can call it that, is sitting indoors where it's warm and cozy and tying flies. So it's easy for me to sympathize with how a trout feels when it gets cold. They get sluggish and don't move around much as the water temps drop. A trout hanging under the shade of a midsummer foam line will break ranks to chase a minnow several feet in order to eat it. One such day I watched Chris Rockhold throw a sculp...
MISSOULA, Mont. — In Seeley Lake, the Rural Resource Specialist role with Missoula Aging Services (MAS) has been an essential source of support, connection and advocacy for older adults in the community. Now, MAS is seeking a dedicated individual to fill this important position, helping ensure that older residents can continue to live independently and with dignity in the places they’ve called home for years. For older adults in rural Montana, accessing essential services and resources can be challenging. The Rural Resource Specialist has mad...
As winter approaches, gardeners face the challenge of protecting plants from the season’s harsh elements. Unlike regions with milder, consistent climates, our winters are unpredictable, with temperatures that can plummet below -25°F one month and climb to 50°F the next. This fluctuation means that preparing our plants for winter is essential. By following a few crucial steps, gardeners can help their landscapes survive — and even thrive — when spring arrives. Adjusting Watering Habits Gradually reducing watering as temperatures drop allows...
There are certain things that simply aren’t done. Despite the constant flux in society — changing mores, legalized weed, our lives an open electronic book — there are some behaviors and actions that remain unacceptable. For instance, during prayer time at church, you don’t ask the congregation to pray for healing for your monstrous hangover from pounding tequila the night before. You don’t put a large car top carrier on your ride, then try to enter a parking garage. The particular desecration, the abomination, the violation of sacred space, of...
Bookmobile services are beginning monthly in Seeley Lake. We will start on Wednesday, Oct. 30 with visiting Loving Hearts (11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.) and the Senior Center (12:50 p.m. - 2 p.m.). Missoula Public Library’s new Bookmobile service helps connect rural and underserved communities to the library. With the Bookmobile, MPL aims to bring mobile services to new patrons while expanding relationships across Missoula County and throughout the region. If your business or organization would benefit from being on the route, please let us know a...
With all the ads and flyers flooding TV, the internet and our mail, it’s almost insulting that the candidates and PACs think any of it will influence our informed choices. Just because a candidate is a Montana fourth, fifth, sixth generation, doesn’t mean much. Have you ever seen them actively involved with local issues or government? Or did they only take an interest in issues that personally affected them, or were personally invited to attend by one of their public official “friends.” If any of the incumbents gloat about all the federal...
