Events and Updates
As part of a campaign to address the issue of lack of exercise and obesity’ substantiated in the Community Health Improvement Plan taken in Mineral County last spring, Mineral Community Hospital initiated a hiking program focused on getting people outdoors to enjoy the wonderful trails, lakes and vistas that make up the majority of our landscape. 2016 was the first year and consisted of a core group of 8-10 for the five hikes that were completed (two were rained out). However, by the end of the season, other people heard about this group and asked to be involved in 2017.
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5:15 p.m. in the Superior Ambulance Facility, 1202 5th Avenue East the ‘Hospital Hikers’ will meet to discuss/plan destinations, dates and determine who will be the head-guide for the spring and summer of 2017. Mineral County has over 50 mountain lakes that are accessible only by trails and the group will determine which ones will be on the agenda. It’s important to note that anyone and everyone is invited to join this group as hikes are designed from beginner to intermediate with an emphasis on families with young children and dog-friendly dogs. One of the hikers lives in Hamilton and will guide hikes into the Bitterroots of that region which will start sooner than the ones in County 54 where snow accumulation prohibits passage until after July 4th.
Anyone who is interested in molding this year’s hiking-schedule is encouraged to attend this meeting. For those who just care to hike-wherever, the Kick-Off will be held in June. Flyers will be posted so hikers can plan for a summer of outdoor hiking and media outlets will receive the full schedule for publication. Hikes will also be posted on the Community Calendar at www.mineralcommunityhospital.net. For questions, please contact Monte Turner at 822-5122.
Book signing
Agatha award-winning cozy mystery writer Leslie Budewitz will be at the Mineral County Library at Superior on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. She will have copies of her new book, “Killing Thyme,” for sale, and will also sign them.
Calling all Mineral County High School and Middle School Students, you could win $100 for designing a logo for the local DUI Task Force. See your school counselor or email EOrnelas@co.mineral.mt.us for more information. Deadline is Feb. 24, 2017.
Journaling group
A new journaling group is starting in February to be held monthly on the first and third Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the LDS Church in Superior. All forms of writing are welcome including blogs, poetry, and short-story. Contact Nancy Wilson at 822-4548 for information.
Local Democratic Party reorganizing
The Mineral County Democratic Central Committee has been reinstated by the state Democratic Party and is in the process of reorganizing. The first meeting will consist of election of temporary officers and selecting delegates to attend the nominating convention in Helena to be scheduled later this month pending Rep. Ryan Zinke’s resignation.
The convention, consisting of all statewide central committee delegates, will then vote on and determine who the Democratic candidate will be to run against the Republican candidate in the special election to fill Zinke’s congressional seat. Date and place of the organizational meeting will be determined soon.
For more information or if you are interested in participating, contact either Diane Magone at 406-822-4429, diane_magone@hotmail.com or John Woodland at 406-822-4317, johnwoodlandr90@gmail.com.
Basketball dates
Varsity St. Regis play in Hot Springs on Feb. 10 starting at 5:30 p.m. They also play Lincoln at home for Senior Night on Feb. 11 starting at 4:30.
Varsity Clark Fork play at Darby on Feb. 10 starting at JV at 2:30 p.m. Also, in Alberton for Senior Night on Feb. 11 against Valley Christian. JV starting at 1:00 p.m.