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SEELEY LAKE - "Montana, winter, pond hockey, love - That is what this is about," said Seeley Lake Pond Hockey player Brian Jon Zimmer as he walked off the ice following his last game Sunday, Jan. 12. Player Holly Foster, an eight-year participant, added that Seeley Lake Pond Hockey has become their family's third major holiday along with Christmas and New Years. Many other tournament veterans echoed their love of the tournament and offered accolades and appreciation for the work and dedication...
SEELEY LAKE – What do curling, football, shooting and ice fishing have in common? They are all the ways to score points at the annual Fishing and Football On The Ice that was held Saturday, Jan. 11 on the north end of Salmon Lake. Commonly referred to as FAFOTI, organizer Chris Neibauer of Seeley Lake said it is a group of his friends, many he has known for up to 40 years, that come from all over to eat good food, drink a few beers and try and catch some fish. There used to be a big ice f...
SEELEY LAKE - Alpine Artisans' Open Book Club kicks off the new year with the presentation of an exciting collection of short stories from over 41 Montana women, titled "We Leave the Flowers Where They Are," Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Grizzly Claw Trading Company in Seeley Lake. This remarkable collection was edited and curated by longtime memoir instructor and novelist Richard Fifield. Three of the anthology's contributors will be present to read and comment on their experience, along...
SEELEY LAKE – Despite the feet of new snow, the organizers of the 10th annual Seeley Lake Pond Hockey Tournament (SLPH) will not be swayed. The Four rinks in the south bay of Seeley Lake will be ready to welcome 34 teams Jan. 10-12. The community is invited down to the lake to enjoy the tournament. SLPH is a USA Hockey sanctioned tournament that is designed as a fund raiser for local charities as well as a weekend to bolster local commerce in Seeley Lake. Since its inception in 2010, the SLPH tournament has donated close to $7,500 to help b...
SEELEY LAKE – Mushers and skijorers of all experience levels are invited to Montana Mountain Mushers Fun Days Jan. 11 and Jan. 12 at the West Side Bypass Trail, just north of Seeley Lake off Fawn Creek Road. Park in the musher’s parking lot (on the left before the snowmobile trailhead) and be ready to run. Participants will run their dog(s) Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. There will be a lot of hands-on training for everyone. Whether you are a recreational musher, want to start skijoring or would like to race, Fun Days is a must...
SEELEY LAKE - Alpine Artisans' 2 Valleys Stage is ushering in the New Year by bringing a world class opportunity to our rural communities. Straight from concert venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Sydney Opera House, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Salle Cortot (Paris) and the Glasgow Concert Hall, acclaimed pianist Tanya Gabrielian will be performing at 3 p.m. Jan. 5 on the stage of the Seeley-Swan High School Auditorium! Gabrielian writes that she feels just as comfortable with...
POTOMAC - There was standing room only during the annual Potomac School Christmas Program Dec. 18 in the Potomac/Greenough Community Center (PGCC) as more than 300 people attended to watch the students and sit with family and friends. Highlights of the evening included the annual art silent auction, presentation of raffle prizes by the eighth grade, singing and dancing, special guests and Christmas cookies and drinks. Eighth grader Lauren Nordberg emceed the event again this year. She...
SEELEY LAKE – After taking over The Bob Marshall Music Festival in the middle of 2019, The Bob Music, LLC Managing Partner Max Pigman is looking forward to bringing more organization and structure to the Festival while continuing the family-friendly atmosphere concert goers have grown to love over the past four years. They are looking forward to offering a diverse line-up that people will enjoy kicking their shoes off and dancing and will be organizing more family-fun activities for people to p...
SWAN VALLEY - More than 150 people crowded into the main lodge of the Oro Ranch on Saturday night, Dec. 14 in honor of a grizzly sow named Windfall, to raise money and ensure that future generations will see grizzlies in the meadows and forests of the Swan Valley. "I am really surprised at the turnout, especially for a community of this size," newcomer Phil Grunis said above the noise in a room crowded with fellow bear lovers. "We want to do everything we can to help make communities compatible...
POTOMAC - On the snowy evening of Saturday, Dec. 14, more than 100 people attended the annual Christmas Comes Home event in the heart of Potomac. Outside there were wagon rides, a bonfire and a live Nativity scene. Inside, the Potomac Greenough Community Center was full of Christmas delights including music, children's activities, Christmas quilts and decorated Christmas trees. The eighth-grade class served dinner as part of their fundraiser for their class trip. The Potomac Quilt Guild...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Community Hall was filled with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Holiday Bazaar in Seeley Lake. Organizer and potter Carrie Darrah was pleased with the turn out and thankful for the support of the local artisans. Darrah, a local potter and regular vendor at the Seeley Lake Farmer's Market, was approached last summer about hosting a larger bazaar in Seeley Lake since the Seeley Lake Senior Center no longer hosted theirs at the s...
SEELEY LAKE – Around 15 families filled stockings at the Tamaracks Resort Giving Tree Sunday, Dec. 15. This was the first year for the event sponsored by Tamaracks Resort and Montana Girl. Sheila Czifro, owner of Montana Girl, remembered a time when she received a food basket for Christmas. "You never know what day you may be needing something," said Czifro. "I know what it is like to wonder." Last year Czifro purchased food cards for people she heard needed help. "I just wanted to do s...
SEELEY LAKE – Sunday, Dec. 15 marked 25 years that Jack and Belinda Rich have shown their appreciation to the community by inviting everyone to their ranch for a day of winter fun. More than 125 people came this year. Rich is quick to point out that he is carrying on the tradition started 62 years ago by his father C.B. Rich, who strongly felt the need to thank the community for their support and friendship. In the early days, the community came together in downtown Seeley Lake to celebrate t...
SWAN VALLEY - The Upper Swan Valley Historical Society hosted their annual Frostbite Festival Dec. 7 at the Swan Valley School. There was something for all ages including a bake sale, bazaar, crafts and a watercolor class by local artist Sharon Lamar. The proceeds go towards maintaining and operating the Swan Valley Museum....
OVANDO - Good family, rural community fun drew people from as far away as Florida to the 18th annual Old West Christmas Fest. The town of Ovando came a live with sweets and treats, wagon rides, gingerbread house creations, coloring contests and the constant echo of a mule's Hee, Haw. Despite the constant snow and temperatures that dropped nearly 20 degrees throughout the day, many hardy souls came out for the fun and of course to visit Cowboy Claus. Bite of Ovando Meatball Cook off Winning...
SEELEY LAKE - The community started their holiday shopping by supporting local artists and crafters gathered at Lindey's Prime Steak House on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. For the next three weekends there are bazaars and craft shows in Condon, Potomac and Seeley Lake. Visit the community calendar for all the details of upcoming events....
SWAN VALLEY - The Condon Community Church hosted their annual Condon Community Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 24 at the Swan Valley Community Hall. This year nearly 100 attended the event....
OVANDO - A reliable source reported that they spotted and even spoke with the elusive Cowboy Claus last week. This source reports that Cowboy Claus is indeed on his way to the Blackfoot Valley hamlet of Ovando. Meteorologists along with astrophysicists have gotten together with area outfitters to determine that the arrival time for Cowboy Claus is predicted to be precisely at 12 p.m. To celebrate the arrival of Cowboy Claus, one day a year, the town of Ovando steps back 150 years to the Old...
POTOMAC - Around the school block and past the horse and cattle pastures Potomac School students rode skateboards, bikes, rollerblades, scooters, a pogo stick, walked, ran and hopped their way through the annual Bike-a-thon fundraiser Oct. 16. For more than five years, Free Cycles of Missoula once again made their way to Potomac for the annual Bike-a-thon. Director Bob Giordano brought staff with him to assist and cheer on the student bikers. His professional work area is usually busy during the...
SEELEY LAKE – Hand shakes, hugs and thank yous were abundant at the Veterans Day Ceremony in Seeley Lake Nov. 11. Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake President Barbara Knopp thanked all the service men and women, past and present, and honored them for the sacrifices they made and the courage it takes to defend honor, duty and country for others to live in freedom. "We are here today to honor our heroes. To remember their achievements, their courage and their dedication and to say thank you f...
SWAN VALLEY - On Nov. 1, the Swan Valley Elementary School junior high class and Parent Teacher Association hosted a taco bar fundraiser and Halloween Harvest party at SVES. Every other year, the SVES junior high class goes on a Montana trip, where they explore the wonders of their home state. To help fund the trip they host fundraisers throughout the year. The Halloween Harvest party activities included a cake walk, face painting and mini-golf. The attendants reported having a fun...
SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake seniors held their annual costume contest Oct. 31. The judges said while some were pretty grotesque, everyone who dressed up worked really hard and looked great. Many of the costumes were handmade or came from Loving Hearts. Following lunch, the Seeley Lake Elementary second and third graders visited the Center....
POTOMAC - Potomac children celebrated fall and Halloween by dressing up and attending the second annual Fall Carnival and the annual Parade of Costumes. The Fall Carnival Friday, Oct. 25 was held at the Potomac/Greenough Community Center (PGCC). Volunteers said it was well-attended by children and adults alike. Potomac resident and teacher Christie Taillefer spearheaded the event which raised $480. Proceeds go towards the Explorers Program. "We had a lot of people, a lot more than last year," sh...
SEELEY LAKE – Goblins and goons, princesses and unicorns flooded to Seeley Lake Elementary on Halloween night. SLE hosted the sixth annual Trunk-or-Treat with an added haunted entryway and carnival inside. Children filled up on candy and homemade goodies as well as played different games for prizes – if they could get past the creepy clown in the entryway. "We had a blast setting up the Haunted House for the Halloween event this year," wrote Lisa Hayhurst, executive director of the Seeley Lak...
