Bustling Holiday Festival

Upper Swan Valley Historical Society (USVHS) board member Jenny Kauffman with assistant Linda Schuff helped youngsters make Christmas decorations during the USVHS Frostbite Festival, Dec. 3 at the Swan Valley School. Pictured (L-R): Kinley Moore, Jayla Kauffman, Jaylen Kauffman and Trista Alexander.

The USVHS offers a large bake sale and quotes a customer who said it is "the best bake sale for miles around, well worth the trip to the Swan."

Dar Kearney showed a popular penny game along with other games and bird feeders made from wood by her husband Les. Kearney and Charity Townsend offered a variety of crocheted items such as hats, scarves, rugs and kitchen towels.

USVHS Frostbite Festival shoppers Rick Reinhart and Jerry Blankenship found new books in the gently used coffee table and gift books offered at this year's festival.

Michele Ream makes animals from felt and created the drawings shown. Her husband Ron offered his photography.

Seeley Lake resident Lash Ashmore said he finds his hobby relaxing. He works to bring out the beauty of the wood pieces he finds in the woods.

Swan Valley Centre owner Mike Smith, who is recovering from his recent open heart surgery, with his wife Pat. They sold refreshments to the USVHS Frostbite Festival shoppers.

USVHS volunteer Dixie Meyer enjoying the festivities at the USVHS Frostbite Festival held Dec. 3.