Articles from the December 8, 2022 edition
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Warrant issued for former Seeley firefighter
By Gwyneth Hyndman A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Austin Ailport of Potomac, who was hired as the Seeley Lake Rural Fire District’s first paid EMT/Firefighter in June, but was fired for the alleged theft of cash, tools and fuel over a...
Young snowy owl lands at Wild Skies raptor rehab program
By Jean Pocha A young snowy owl is in rehabilitation and will be spending the winter at Wild Skies Raptor Center in Potomac. The injured owlet was discovered September in a field near Utqiagviv...
The heart and soul of Joan Zen now in Seeley
By Victoria Howell Seeley Lake is now home to two of Montana's finest musicians and they plan to pour their hearts into their new community. Deborah and Jason Hicks, the foundation of "Joan Zen," the...
They are not making any more Swan Valleys - Listen to the American public
SWAN VALLEY - The rollout of a proposal by one of North America’s biggest ski developers to triple the size of Holland Lake Lodge and bring industrial tourism and commercial recreation to the rural, wildlife-rich Swan Valley in western Montana was...
Big changes happening in local real estate
By Kevin Wetherell Clearwater Montana Properties, Inc. The effect of rising interest rates Mortgage rates have more than doubled this year, as 30-year mortgage rates have risen from below 3% last...
Larry Miles Pagett February 15, 1940 to November 17, 2022
Larry Miles Pagett was born in Grand Forks, N.D., to Moythan Pagett and Ardeth Crossan on Feb. 15, 1940. He grew up in eastern Montana and graduated from Saco High School as Valedictorian in 1957. He attended and graduated from the University of... Full story
Clarence (Chuck) Shoupe November 20, 1943 to October 22, 2022
Clarence (Chuck) Shoupe, 78, of Seeley Lake, died Aaturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at his home. He was born Nov. 20, 1943, in Oneida, KY, to Elisha and Maye (Terry) Shoupe. Chuck was the eldest of six... Full story
Roberta Sellner February 22, 1941 to November 23, 2022
Roberta Sellner died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. She was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Bemidji, Minn., to Theodore and Dorothy Adams Preston. Roberta met the love of her life, Gordon... Full story
Alden "Al" Lewis Rogers October 5, 1929 to October 22, 2022
Alden "Al" Lewis Rogers, 93, of Missoula, Mont., died at St. Patrick's Hospital on Oct. 22, 2022. Al was born on Oct. 5, 1929, to the late Eugene and Lila Lewis Rogers on the island of Martha's... Full story
Seeley Lake Rural Fire District Call Log November 26-29
11/26, Highway 83, Medical 11/26, Riverview Drive, Medical 11/26, Highway 83, Medical 11/27, Highway 83, Medical 11/27, Highway 200, Medical 11/27, Highway 200, Medical 11/28, Bear Drive, Fire 11/28, Riverview Drive, Fire 11/29, Highway 83, Medical...
Thou shalt not lie
Growing up in Montana, I remember in grade school that there are two items that you must never forget: don’t lie (“I give you my word”) and respect a person’s reputation (do not damage it). The Bible describes the seriousness of dishonesty....
Giving tree for older adults
MISSOULA - The holiday giving season has arrived, and Missoula Aging Services (MAS) is asking for community support to help older adults and caregivers in Missoula County. Missoula Aging Services will once again host a Virtual Giving Tree, as well...
20/35 Year Lookback
20/35 Year Look Back In celebration of 36 years of the Seeley Swan Pathfinder, we will run parts of articles that appeared in the issue 35 years ago and 20 years ago. The entire issue will be uploaded... Full story
Frostbite Festival showcases local art at Saturday annual holiday event
This year's Frostbite Festival - put on by the Upper Swan Valley Historical Society - pulled in locals and newcomers to the annual holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 3....
