Thursday, June 30
Summer starts with big fish tales
Alberton School summer camp instructor, Josh Reese, rescued a stringer of fish from the middle of Frenchtown Pond when an osprey snatched it from the shore while trying to get a free meal.
Wednesday, June 29
Relay for Life
At 5 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Superior High School track, some of Mineral County’s most loved citizens were in the limelight. This was when the 2016 Mineral County Relay for Life commenced with a celebratory reception for Mineral County cancer survivors.
Mountain goat in Alberton
A bighorn sheep was caught wandering through the neighborhood on the east end of Alberton last week.
Home damaged by fire in Superior
There was a house fire early Sunday morning in Superior, on Robins Nest Lane, off of Diamond Match Road. The home was heavily damaged. According to Superior Fire Chief, Rob Torrey, the homeowner was able to escape unharmed because of a working fire alarm.
Vulture Dance
Vultures perched on fence posts and dried their wings in the early morning sun last week near Superior
Sheriff Academy: New experiences at Law Enforcement Camp
15, fifth grade students attended Law Enforcement camp last week at the historic Savenac tree nursery near Haugen last week.
Mineral County Justice Court
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Mineral County Sheriff's Report
June 17, Alarm St. Regis School
Hospital spearheads active living programs
Walking, running, dancing, anything that gets a person moving, is a good thing. Whether it’s moderate or vigorous exercise, people need to stay active in order to stay healthy. The Mineral Community Hospital Wellness Committee has set up programs to help area residents become a little healthier. They’ve set up a six-week program with participants walking 150 minutes per week.
Commissioners address new business impacts
The Mineral County Commissioners approved a contract for Durango’s restaurant in Superior to continue to feed inmates. Restaurant owner, Jolie Skelton, said they have had the contract for the past nine years.
Summer starts with big fish tales
Monday was the summer solstice which marks the first day of summer and it is the longest day of the year. It only seems fitting that it was also the day that Hayden Bean got the longest fish he’s ever caught.
Tuesday, June 21
Community Notes
Fourth of July celebrations will take place in Alberton, and St. Regis. In St. Regis there will be breakfast at the school from 8 to 11 a.m. and a parade at 11 a.m. Food and games at the park from noon to 4 pm, and fireworks at dusk.
Mineral County Court 6/10/216 - 6/17/2016
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251 racers test themselves on Trail Rain run
64 year-old, Rich Desimone, comes across the finish line after running in the 50K at the Trail Rail Run in St. Regis on Saturday.
Redd Bull project area needs public comment
The Forest Service is hosting a field trip to the Redd Bull project area on Tuesday, June 28. The project area is located south and west of St. Regis in the Dry, Little Joe, Twomile and Ward Creek areas. The purpose of the trip is to share information and discuss management options for this popular recreational area.
Possible reductions in county work force
On Friday, June 17, Mineral County Commissioners passed a motion to have a reduction in the county work force in order to help balance the county budget.
Superior principal leaves school for last time
Allan Labbe retired as principal of Superior High School at the end of this year. He loads a table made by his first football team into his truck. They won the state championship that year, 44-12.
Tuesday, June 14
Mediation with Mineral County employees
Meetings were held on Wednesday regarding the Mineral County sheriff department employees. An update will be posted soon!
Friday, June 10
Car show shines in Superior
“Best of Show goes to, Dennis Black,” announced Mike Curtain at the 17
Department of Transportation construction report
Montana Department of Transportation construction report includes the following active construction projects. At the project sites, drivers can expect minor delays. Drivers should also watch for equipment, flaggers, and workers along the road, as well as speed reductions.
Community Notes
Medical foundation fundraiser June 25
Living by the Girl Scout Law: The tradition continues
“On my honor, I will try: to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.”
Wednesday, June 8
Madison Hill of St. Regis earns top honors at state
Superior graduate Aaron Kelly (72) played for the Red Team in the 33rd Annual Bob Cleverley All-Star Classic football game in Butte on June 4. The Red Team won against the Blue Team, 38 to 16. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Kelly)
'Tis the season for graduation
Six seniors graduated from St. Regis High School on June 1. This small class included Salutatorian Steven Lowry and Valedictorian Shelby Melin, who were joined by Cody Blank, Elias King, Jeanna Bailey and Pilar Field.
Tears, turmoil as Mineral County employees strike
Mineral County sheriff department employees went on strike on Memorial Day after negotiatons broke down in May. Workers have been without a contract since July, 2015
Richard Allen Gray
Richard Allen Gray passed away May 23 at St. Patrick Hospital. He was 68 years old.
Ellen "Hope" Brown
Ellen Hope Brown passed away on May 24, 2016 at the Long Term Care facility in Plains, Montana with her family by her side. Hope was born in Monticello, New York on May 2, 1932, married Alfred Brown on May 25, 1952 and died just one day short of their 64th wedding anniversary. Hope spent her life taking care of people. She spent her early married life as a foster mother to countless children, adopting two of those children into her family. She is well remembered as the cook for the senior meals program in Walton, New York and Kilmarnock, Virginia. Hope and Alfred raised their four children in the beautiful Delaware Valley in upstate New York, where they made their home for over 40 years. They moved to the Northern Neck of Virginia in 1997, fulfilling their lifelong dream of living in Virginia. The Browns moved to Plains, Montana in 2003. Hope spent her final years taking care of her family that she loved so much, her husband Alfred, her older sister, Hilda and sons Daniel and Stewart Michael (Little Mike).
Joanna Ruth McCrea
Joanna Ruth McCrea, 94, long time resident of Plains passed away May 29, 2016 of natural causes.
Monday, June 6
Mike Curtin runs against Commissioner Zylawy in Tuesday election
Mike Curtin runs against Commissioner Zylawy in Tuesday election
