Posts Tagged ‘ sports ’

Crosstown Game

Monday, October 27, 2008
Crosstown Game

It’s that time again: the big CMR-GFH crosstown football game coming up this Friday! If my math is correct, the Rustlers lead the series 29 to 19, but the Bison have won the last three. So CMR has the overall advantage, but GFH has momentum, but CMR has a better record this season…so who knows? The bottom line is that it should be a fun game – especially since it falls on Halloween, and I suspect (hope) that many...

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Weekend Fun!

Friday, June 13, 2008

Our newly-named (and themed) minor-league baseball team, the Great Falls Voyagers, are throwing a party tomorrow, and you’re invited: The newly-named Great Falls Voyagers will kick off their 2008 season with a party on June 14th from 1:00 until 5:00 at Centene Stadium. There will be free hot dogs and Pepsi. 2008 Voyagers players will be on hand to sign autographs and pictures; the party will also feature lots of fun activities for children of all ages. Sounds like...

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Kickin’ Assphault

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Got a nice e-mail from Syd asking me to promote the “Kickin’ Assphault” running event that is coming up in June: Read The Whole Thing >>> On Saturday, June 28, 2008 the 2nd Annual “Kickin Assphault” ½ Marathon will be held. This year there have been three new events added with a 10k, a Kid’s ½ Marathon and a 1.1 mile fun run. Walkers are welcome! The 10K will start the events at 6:00 a.m. at Giant Springs State...

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Siebel Soccer Park Update

Friday, April 11, 2008

Got an e-mail from Sandra Guynn, the chair of Neighborhood Council 4, regarding the earlier post about the Siebel Soccer Park: Hi David, With regard to your post about the parking issues at the soccer park: I’m the chair of Neighborhood Council 4. The soccer park falls within our council boundaries. Thank you to those of you who have expressed concerns about the parking problems at the soccer park. As the chair of Neighborhood Council 4, I can assure...

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Poor Explorers

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Despite the Great Falls Explorers huge win over the visiting Atlanta Krunk (173-120!), the overall picture is starting to look pretty bleak… Read The Whole Thing >>> In recent weeks the coach, one-time NBA star Scott Wedman, has departed, the team has been forced to play in high school gyms in Cascade and Fairfield, and now comes word of serious money troubles for the team and owner Michael Tuckman. Local businesses say the Great Falls Explorers professional basketball team...

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Ice Rink Needs Your Help!

Thursday, January 24, 2008

If you’d like to help make the community ice rink a reality, check this out: Read The Whole Thing >>> WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SET UP LOCKER ROOMS THIS WEEKEND!! SATURDAY – JANUARY 26 @ 10:00AM AT ARENA CONSTRUCT LOCKER-ROOMS **PLEASE CONTACT ED HOBBS @ 452-8445 (HOME) AND LET HIM KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE THERE… (So he has a list of members who are going to help out).. If you have nail guns and compressors...

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Analysis of The Invasion

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Analysis of The Invasion

OK, now we know: the Great Falls White Sox are now the Great Falls Voyagers – that was what the WeMakeContact campaign has been leading up to. So we’ve got a new name, new logo, new mascot for our semi-pro baseball team. Was the overall marketing effort effective, and worth the buildup? Read The Whole Thing >>> GOOD: Effective use of all media — billboards, TV, radio, internet, even clothing. Got people talking, wondering. Tied in to local history...

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