Posts Tagged ‘Missoula’
Dear Santa, Here’s My List of Demands
By BOB WIRE - "Bob, what do you want for Christmas?" That question always freezes me up. But, since you asked, here goes: A jet pack, a robot maid, a cattle prod...oh, and.... ... more
Lady Griz Drop Final Nonconference Game
By JOEL CARLSON - Wyoming scored 47 second-half points and broke free from a 40-40 deadlock to post a 79-65 victory over the Lady Griz Tuesday night at Laramie, Wyo.... more
UM’s Tripp to Play in Senior Bowl Jan 25th
Montana linebacker Jordan Tripp continues to receive post-season attention and has been invited to participate in the 65th Annual Reese’s Senior Bowl, Jan. 25, in Mobile, Alabama.... more
Master Silversmith Haddon Hufford
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Lost wax casting. Synclastic raising. Anticlasting raising. Hollow construction. Haddon Hufford speaks the vernacular of the silversmith with a lexicon centuries old. ... more
Griz Smother Saints 73-57 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -The Montana Grizzlies notched a low-key victory Sunday evening, cruising effortlessly past the St. Martin’s Saints 73-57.... more
A Collection of Frugal Christmas Ideas
By ERIN TURNER - Since I've been writing this blog for 3 years now, I thought it would be nice to put together a collection of blogs with ideas for the holidays...so here they are!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 16
This week's Missoula Jobs: A legal secretary, licensed clinical social worker or licensed addiction counselor, general laborers, and a science writer/ecologist.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 16
Live Music in various venues all over town including John Floridis' Christmas Benefit Concert for the Poverello Center, Community U-Nite at the Kettlehouse to support Zootown Arts Community Center and and more!... more
Lady Griz Streak Broken, Temple Wins 61-52 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz lost their final home non-conference game of the year to the Temple Owls 61-52 Saturday evening, ending their three-win streak. ... more
Bring On The Owls: Lady Griz Hosts Temple Saturday
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will end finals week with a home game against Temple on Saturday night at Dahlberg Arena. The Lady Griz and Owls will tip off at 7 p.m.... more
You Can’t Put that Nerve-Shattering, Pants-Crapping Sound in a Radio Spot!
By BOB WIRE - Commercial radio has to run commercials to survive, right? Duh. It’s the first word in their name.But there are just some sounds that should NOT be on the radio.... more
UM Linebacker Jordan Trip Selected for East-West Shrine Game
University of Montana Linebacker Jordan Tripp has has been selected to play in the Annual East-West Shrine Game, on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Florida. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 9
Live Music in various venues all over town and Feed the Zoo Fundraiser at Sean Kelly's for the Missoula Food Bank--featuring live music from a variety of bands as well as a raffle and more!... more
5 Tools for Saving Money Online This Christmas
By ERIN TURNER - All week I’ve had people asking me for tips on saving money while Christmas shopping online so here are my top 5 tools and tips for saving money online this season.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 9
This week's Missoula Jobs: Preschool Teacher, Lead Clinician Program Supervisor, Pre-trial Supervision Officer, Spa Manager, Outside Salesperson, and an R & R technician.... more
Brock Coyle and Jordan Johnson Name 2013 Griz Co-MVPs (Photo Gallery)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Linebacker Brock Coyle and quarterback Jordan Johnson were named the University of Montana 2013 Football team’s Most Valuable Player(s).... more
Montana Wins Lady Griz Classic for 30th Time
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana won its own tournament for the 30th time in 33 editions and improved to 63-3 in Lady Griz Classic games. Its tournament winning streak is now at 28 games.... more
Lady Griz Look For Tournament Title After 59-56 Win (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH - Kellie Cole hit a 3-pointer with 16 seconds to send Montana to a 59-56 victory over Idaho Friday night at Dahlberg Arena on the opening night of the Holiday Inn Lady Griz Classic.... more
The Perfect Gift For Every Musician On Your List
By BOB WIRE - With Christmas creeping up like a Visa card-murdering sniper, here's my annual list of gift suggestions for the musicians on your list. This year, buy em' a hat.... more
33rd Lady Griz Classic Draws Strong Field
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will host the 33rd Lady Griz Classic this weekend welcoming Idaho, UC Irvine and Appalachian State for the two-day, four-game tournament.... more
It’s Time to Break Out the Snow Shovels
The City of Missoula asks all residents to keep their sidewalks clear. Shoveling the sidewalks in front of your property is not only a basic courtesy, it's the law.... more
Looking for the Purple Squirrel? Training Might be Easier
By CHERY SABOL - The weak job market has many companies feeling that they can demand a top-notch candidate who is willing to take a temporary job for relatively low pay-- a purple squirrel.... more
Jingle All the Way to the Finish Line
Missoula’s 3rd annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk benefits the Arthritis Foundation and takes place on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Caras Park.... more
2013 Parade of Lights and Lighting of the Tree Sat. Dec 7
By LINDA McCARTHY - The quintessential holiday event in Missoula, Montana is the 11th annual Parade of Lights and the Lighting of the Tree, which this year will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 2
This week's Missoula Jobs: Finance Director, Corporate Advisor, Magento Developer and a Permit/License Coordinator.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 2
Live Music in various venues all over town, Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5 K, Tour of Trees Fundraiser, the 11th Annual Parade of Lights in Downtown Missoula, and much more!... more
Lady Griz Use Late Run to Get Past Loyola Marymount 49-47
By JOEL CARLSON - The Lady Griz used an 8-0 run late in the game to take the lead and win against Loyola Marymount 49-47 Saturday afternoon in the consolation game of LMU’s Thanksgiving Classic.... more
Bison Hand Lady Griz First Loss of the Season
By JOEL CARLSON- The Lady Griz fall to North Dakota State 70-53 Friday afternoon in the opening game of Loyola Marymount’s Tournament in Los Angeles.... more
Another Turkey Under the Belt
By BOB WIRE - I’d just pulled the bird, a mere 12-pounder, out of the oven after 3-1/2 hours of roasting. Was it fully cooked? 15 minutes per pound, twelve pound bird, three hours, right?... more
UM’s Coach Mick Delaney Receives One-Year Contract Extension
The University of Montana has extended head football coach Mick Delaney’s contract to go through the 2014 football season, pending approval by the Montana Board of Regents.... more
Lady Griz Player Kellie Cole Named Big Sky Player of the Week
By JOEL CARLSON for GoGriz.com With Montana women’s basketball coach Robin Selvig on the brink of 800 career wins, last Monday’s game against Portland called for a special performance. Kellie Cole delive... more
Griz Move Up a Notch in Final Regular-Season Polls
The University of Montana Grizzlies moved a notch in both the Sports Network and FCS Coaches’ final regular-season polls, coming off last Saturday’s 28-14 victory over the 13th-ranked Bobcats.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 25
This week's Missoula Jobs: Class A Drivers, Jouneyman Plumber, Contract Administration Manager, Vehicle Washer, and Human Resource Manager.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 25
Live Music in various venues all over town, Turkey Day 8K and 3K Fun Run starting at McCormick Park. HAPPY THANKSGIVING MISSOULA!... more
Bountiful Basket Food Co-Op Provides Fresh Produce at a Frugal Cost
By ERIN TURNER - When a student from my couponing class told me about Bountiful Baskets, I had to try them for myself...and I'm glad I did!... more
Griz Triumph Over the Cats 28-14 in 113th Brawl of the Wild (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH - “1 - 2 - 3 - Bye Week!” was the cry after the Grizzlies beat the Montana State Bobcats 28-14 in Saturday’s 113th Brawl of the Wild. ... more
Griz Miss Last-Second Shot, SF Wins 75-74 (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -The late comeback effort by Montana fell short and the University of San Francisco Dons escaped with a 75-74 win Friday night at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Facebook Food Panics Turn My Stomach
By BOB WIRE - When I Facebook, it won’t be because they sell my personal info to advertisers and spammers, it will be because I can’t take one more shocking revelation that the food I’m eating will kill ... more
Elk Hunting: It’s a Young Person’s Game
By BRUCE AUCHLY - So why, you may ask, do I continue to go elk hunting. Each year it gets harder. The mountains are taller. My muscles ache more.... more
14th Annual Can the Bobcats Food Drive
Help the Griz Can the Cats at the Griz basketball game this Friday, Nov 22 when the Griz host San Francisco. Bring six (6) items of canned food and receive one general admission ticket for free!... more
How Do You Create The Right Surprises? Baby Steps
By MARK RIFFEY - One of the best ways to figure out ways to transform your customers' experience is to walk through the process of doing business with you in little, tiny steps: Baby Steps.... more
Hunters, The Time is NOW!
By TONY REINHARDT - Weather is a huge factor during hunting season and this latest storm front making its’ way through the state is what many hunters have been waiting for. ... more
Another Important Griz-Cat Football Game is Upon Us
By JIM O'DAY - Call it the “Brawl of the Wild,” or “The Great Divide,” but regardless, Saturday's 113th Annual Brawl of the Wild is easily the biggest sporting event in the Treasure State each year.... more
UM’s Jamar Named Co-Big Sky Conference Player of the Week
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana’s Kareem Jamar has been named Co-Big Sky Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for games played between Nov. 12-18.... more
When Life Gives You Crepes (Video Blog!)
By BOB ZIMORINO - In this week's class we're doing crepes--Crepe Manicotti which we convert into Crepe Canneloni and Fresh Fruit Crepes. Here are the recipes and instructions.... more
Lady Griz Down Pilots 68-61 for Selvig’s 800th (Photo Gallery)
By AUSTIN SMITH -Lady Griz Head Coach Robin Selvig is now one of six active Division I women’s basketball coaches to achieve 800 wins after Montana downed Portland 68-61 Monday evening.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Nov 18
This week's Missoula Jobs: Development Officer, CNC Programmer, Scholastic Dean, and a Director of Wilderness Institute.... more
In Italy, It’s All About the Pasta
By DONNA HULL - Food is one of the defining elements of a culture. When visitors arrive in Missoula, I’m guessing you feed them a grass-fed beefsteak or trout perhaps? In Italy, it’s all about pasta!... more
Countdown to 800: How it All Began for Lady Griz Coach, Robin Selvig
Joel Carlson, assistant SID gives an in-depth look at the Lady Griz head coach Robin Selvig's career including interviews with Tara VanDerveer, Mike Montgomery, and former UM AD, Harley Lewis.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Nov 18
Happening this week: Live Music in various venues all over town Photos with Santa at the UC Center, Zac Brown at the Adams Center, and much more!... more