Super Oval hosts super egg hunt
BERL TISKUS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months, 2 weeks AGO
Aaron and Amelia Hopfinger open their Easter eggs at the Mission Valley Super Oval hunt, and Amelia takes a peek at dad through her egg. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Ezekiel, 7, and Benjamin, 4, Asencio smile at their mom as they stand by the Easter bunny. (Berl Tiskus?Leader)
Aurelia Stahl enjoys a hot dog after searching for Easter eggs at the Mission Valley Super Oval Easter egg hunt. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Cle Ann and Tony Undem grilled hot dogs for the hungry Easter egg hunters at the Mission Valley Super Oval. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
This young man had two Easter eggs corralled and was looking for his next treasure. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March, and covers Ronan City Council, schools, ag and business. Berl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and earned a degree in English education from MSU-Billings and a degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. Since moving to Polson three decades ago, she’s worked as a substitute teacher, a reporter for the Valley Journal and a secretary for Lake County Extension. Contact her at [email protected] or 406-883-4343. | April 23, 2025 1:00 PM
Waving, the Easter bunny took a victory lap around the Mission Valley Super Oval at noon Saturday.
Children, from babes in arms to 12-year-olds, lined the track, eyeing the infield dotted with brightly colored eggs. When the buzzer announced the start, flying feet and trundling toddlers sped for the bounty.
The littlest kids had a parent carrying a basket to fill with eggs. The older kids had the option of gathering up cans of soda or eggs or both.
Cle Ann and Tony Undem, owners of the Mission Valley Super Oval, helped the Easter bunny hide the eggs. After the five-minute hunt, Tony grilled hot dogs for all the participants.
“It’s just so much fun,” Cle Ann said, handing out hot dogs and helping kids with catsup, mustard, and napkins.
The kids agreed, many with a hot dog in one hand as they opened eggs to find candy or tiny toys. The Easter bunny was available for a photo., and then it was time to bunny hop on home.
The Mission Valley Super Oval is located at 113 North Reservoir Road, north of Pablo. The event was one of several Easter egg hunts held across the Mission Valley, including Arlee, Ronan, Polson and Lake Mary Ronan.
Ezekiel, 7, and Benjamin, 4, Asencio smile at their mom as they stand by the Easter bunny. (Berl Tiskus?Leader)
Aurelia Stahl enjoys a hot dog after searching for Easter eggs at the Mission Valley Super Oval Easter egg hunt. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Cle Ann and Tony Undem grilled hot dogs for the hungry Easter egg hunters at the Mission Valley Super Oval. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
This young man had two Easter eggs corralled and was looking for his next treasure. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)ARTICLES BY BERL TISKUS
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