Monday, December 15, 2025

ARTICLES BY JILL SEIGMUND

New needlework superintendent keeps textile arts alive

The torch has been passed to a new superintendent of the Northwest Montana Fair’s Needlework Department, and it is burning as bright as ever. Orry Nail comes to the role with a fire for teaching younger generations about age-old crafts like weaving, spinning, sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and embroidery.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swine job is hog heaven for Lower Valley farmer

Pete Woll recently took a break from a long, hot day of haying to talk about what makes pigs so special. As the swine superintendent for the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo for the past five years, Woll knows these creatures well.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Swine job is hog heaven for Lower Valley farmer

Pete Woll recently took a break from a long, hot day of haying to talk about what makes pigs so special. As the swine superintendent for the Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo for the past five years, Woll knows these creatures well.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Flower power

Sharon Askelson has seen a lot of changes in her native Flathead Valley over the years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Culinary superintendent gives advice to fair cooks

Diane Slobojan has been the Superintendent of the Home Culinary and Dairy Department at the Northwest Montana Fair for more years than she can precisely count.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

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