Stories for September 2012

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Wednesday, September 26

Alberton
September 26, 2012 8:40 p.m.

Alberton

Alberton senior Todd Mrystol had a huge day on the ground for the Panthers. Mrystol racked up 203-yards and two touchdowns.

Alberton Panthers remain undefeated
September 26, 2012 8:39 p.m.

Alberton Panthers remain undefeated

Two River Apartment
September 26, 2012 8:35 p.m.

Two River Apartment

The Two River Apartment complex in St. regis is slated to be complete at the end of October.

St. Regis
September 26, 2012 8:26 p.m.

St. Regis

St. Regis senior Shad Rich consistently ran and hit hard during the Homecoming game against Billings Christian Friday.

St. Regis Tigers show their intensity
September 26, 2012 8:24 p.m.

St. Regis Tigers show their intensity

Homecoming
September 26, 2012 8:17 p.m.

Homecoming

St. Regis High School sophomores Cheyenne Yearout and Drew Simkins were named King and Queen during the Homecoming game.

Engine problems
September 26, 2012 11:16 a.m.

Engine problems

Superior Volunteer Firefighters Robert Ireland and Donald Mellen work to halt a fire in the engine compartment of a car Saturday.

Car fire in repair shop garage contained
September 26, 2012 11:09 a.m.

Car fire in repair shop garage contained

Healing up
September 26, 2012 10:56 a.m.

Healing up

Horsemen player Andre Levert ices down his shins at Friday practice.

Practice makes...
September 26, 2012 10:52 a.m.

Practice makes...

Nick Barnes will be the new starting quarterback this week in the game against Thompson Falls.

Horsemen to continue season
September 26, 2012 10:49 a.m.

Horsemen to continue season

Net work
September 26, 2012 10:46 a.m.

Net work

Lady Hawks square off against Trotters
September 26, 2012 10:45 a.m.

Lady Hawks square off against Trotters

Victory
September 26, 2012 10:28 a.m.

Victory

Top-ranked Savage Heat get another win
September 26, 2012 10:21 a.m.

Top-ranked Savage Heat get another win

Killing it
September 26, 2012 10:14 a.m.

Killing it

Laurel Schmiedbauer goes up for a kill against Two Eagle River Sept. 21.

Lady Savage Heat keep up power play
September 26, 2012 10:13 a.m.

Lady Savage Heat keep up power play

In his honor
September 26, 2012 10:07 a.m.

In his honor

House gifted for WSA funds
September 26, 2012 10:03 a.m.

House gifted for WSA funds

On the river
September 26, 2012 9:58 a.m.

On the river

Getting ready to launch
September 26, 2012 9:55 a.m.

Getting ready to launch

Instruction class
September 26, 2012 9:32 a.m.

Instruction class

Women learn the ways of the water
September 26, 2012 9:17 a.m.

Women learn the ways of the water

Friday, September 21

Book signing
September 21, 2012 1:26 p.m.

Book signing

Former teacher still making impact
September 21, 2012 1:23 p.m.

Former teacher still making impact

HOT SPRINGS - Cake, good friends and a book signing is all a 101 year-old needs to be happy while celebrating her birthday. Beloved teacher and active member of the community, Elsie Dondanville celebrated her 101st birthday in Hot Springs last Friday.

Wash out
September 21, 2012 12:50 p.m.

Wash out

Workers for the county and Bob Taylor break down and transfer the ruins of the old clinic.

Wednesday, September 19

Helitech team
September 19, 2012 10:51 a.m.

Helitech team

Josh Woodard, a Helicopter Manager Trainee and Superior native, shows the features of the Bell 210 helicopter at the Mineral County Airport.

Tigers Volleyball
September 19, 2012 10:40 a.m.

Tigers Volleyball

St. Regis sophomore Gabby Moeller continued to excel on the court for the Tigers, leading the team in blocks and kills this week.

Making a pass
September 19, 2012 9:51 a.m.

Making a pass

Tiger sophomore Andrew Managhan gets off the pass just before being hit by defenders. Managhan played hard and led the Tiger offense throughout the game Friday.

Tending to the fire.
September 19, 2012 9:47 a.m.

Tending to the fire.

Members of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department observe a small wildfire and await word to deploy on Sunday evening.

Wildfire quickly extinguished in Superior
September 19, 2012 9:43 a.m.

Wildfire quickly extinguished in Superior

SUPERIOR - A small fire broke out in Superior Sunday evening along the train tracks on Southside Rd. 

Friday, September 14

Wood pile inspection
September 14, 2012 9:42 a.m.

Wood pile inspection

Firefighters go through and soak each piece of wood after putting out the wood heater fire Sept. 14. The fire consumed the whole heater structure, and no one was injured.

Initial attack
September 14, 2012 9:39 a.m.

Initial attack

A Plains Volunteer Firefighter hauls a hose and starts the attack Sept. 14 at a residence in Plains.

Structure fire claims wood heater
September 14, 2012 9:26 a.m.

Structure fire claims wood heater

PLAINS - Shortly before 3 a.m. this morning, a fire consumed the wood heater structure belonging to Leon and Dora Lanphear of Plains.

Wednesday, September 12

County rivals clash in Superior
September 12, 2012 10:21 a.m.

County rivals clash in Superior

Cross county rivals Superior and St. Regis took the court on Saturday for District 10-C volleyball. 

Bobcats Homecoming Parade
September 12, 2012 9:48 a.m.

Bobcats Homecoming Parade

Homecoming king and queen Adam Kay and Hillary Stevens lead the way during the Homecoming Parade in Superior.

Savage Heat
September 12, 2012 9:38 a.m.

Savage Heat

Dave Cross carries the ball to gain 10 yards Friday, Sept. 7  against St. Regis.

Savage Heat dominate Tigers in first conference game
September 12, 2012 9:37 a.m.

Savage Heat dominate Tigers in first conference game

HOT SPRINGS – In their first conference game of the 2012 season, the Savage Heat football team took on the St. Regis Tigers and were able to muster a clean victory, 65-14.

Rube Wrightsman
September 12, 2012 9:33 a.m.

Rube Wrightsman

Court Appearance
September 12, 2012 9:29 a.m.

Court Appearance

Rummel found guilty in trial, sentencing to occur at later date
September 12, 2012 9:28 a.m.

Rummel found guilty in trial, sentencing to occur at later date

THOMPSON FALLS - Dianne Rummel was found guilty by a jury of one of the 16 charges filed against her and as a result, must vacate her office as Clerk of District Court.

Bobcats football
September 12, 2012 9:26 a.m.

Bobcats football

Billy Smith breaks a tackle to extend a run on Friday. The senior had 106 yards on the ground.

Bobcats fight for the victory
September 12, 2012 9:23 a.m.

Bobcats fight for the victory

St. Regis principal case
September 12, 2012 9:18 a.m.

St. Regis principal case

Recently hired St. Regis Superintendent Janet Hanson (left) at the board meeting.

Friday, September 7

Assessing the damages
September 7, 2012 11:21 a.m.

Assessing the damages

Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District Lt. Pat Irving, tends to the rollover, hosing the vehicle off. 

Rollover on Highway 28
September 7, 2012 11:18 a.m.

Rollover on Highway 28

PLAINS – A GMC Jimmy rolled over on Highway 28 at mile marker 3 on Friday morning. The driver, who is unknown at this time, suffered no injuries.

Wednesday, September 5

St. Regis Tigers volleyball
September 5, 2012 12:18 p.m.

St. Regis Tigers volleyball

Gabby Moeller dominated Noxon on Thursday. The sophomore led the team in kills, assists, blocks and digs.

St. Regis digs its way to a win
September 5, 2012 12:17 p.m.

St. Regis digs its way to a win

Bobcats football
September 5, 2012 12:12 p.m.

Bobcats football

The Bobcat defense played lights out against Seeley-Swan, giving up only two touchdowns. 

Going the extra mile
September 5, 2012 12:06 p.m.

Going the extra mile

Alberton sophomore quarterback Jack Lehl uses his speed and strength to extend a broken play and attempt a pass during Friday's game against the Heart Butte Warriors.

Denny Rehberg
September 5, 2012 12:03 p.m.

Denny Rehberg

Denny Rehberg spoke at the Superior Fairgrounds Thursday as part of his "Liberate Main Street" tour.

Heading to the gorge
September 5, 2012 11:55 a.m.

Heading to the gorge

Xsports4vets and Montana River Guides hosted a day on the Alberton Gorge for veterans and their friends and families.

Veterans get a dose of river adrenaline
September 5, 2012 11:54 a.m.

Veterans get a dose of river adrenaline

Bullriding
September 5, 2012 11:20 a.m.

Bullriding

Professional PRCA bullfighters teach Kathy White how to saddle up on the manual mechanical bull and ride at the Chicks 'N' Chaps Women's Rodeo Clinic early Friday evening.

Lasso Chick
September 5, 2012 11:18 a.m.

Lasso Chick

Kathy Miller throws a lasso at the Chicks N Chaps Women's Rodeo Clinic during the Sanders County Fair in Plains.

Release of water
September 5, 2012 10:55 a.m.

Release of water

A "water scooper" helicopter dumps river water over the Blacktail Ridge Fire Monday afternoon. The crews were working to keep the fire from jumping over Combest Creek.

Monday, September 3

Smoke clouds
September 3, 2012 3:03 p.m.

Smoke clouds

The helicopter flies back towards the river after dumping water on the blaze Sunday afternoon.

Blacktail Ridge Fire burns near Plains
September 3, 2012 2:48 p.m.

Blacktail Ridge Fire burns near Plains

PLAINS - The Department of Natural Resource and Conservation is currently fighting a large forest fire located just outside of Plains near Pat’s Knob.