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Superior home gets a new paint job, thanks to local volunteers
Last week around 20 people showed up at an old house for a party in Superior. But this was no ordinary party, it was actually a painting party arranged by the United Methodist Women’s group. They decided to start an annual mission project to paint a house a year in Superior.
Redd Bull project tour held prior to scoping
The American Forest Resource Council along with the Idaho Forest Group hosted a tour of the Redd Bull project on June 29.
Bumper crop: Morel mushroom picking season ending
Alongside Quartz Creek Road at the Tarkio exit, a small table covered by a white canopy was set up next to a refrigerated truck. A sign with purple and pink letters reads, “Mushroom Buyer Jessica.” Jessica Cruz, along with her sons Timo, 16, and Lucas, 11, and her Asian partner simply referred to as “Q,” sit in lawn chairs - waiting for pickers to show up with baskets full of morel mushrooms.
Community Notes
Free pancake breakfast served at the St. Regis School cafeteria from 8-10 a.m. Donations accepted. Followed by a parade through town which starts at 11 a.m. Free food and fun for all ages in the park from noon-3 p.m. Free fireworks on display in the park, beginning at dusk. Bring chairs or blankets,
Bank swallows populate area stream banks, bluffs
The skies are full of birds this time of year - swooping and diving as they catch insects for themselves and their hungry babies that fill nests throughout the mountains.
Energy Partners in Superior under new management
Energy Partners in Superior has a new general manager, Garth Riebe. He stepped in after long-time manager Kirby Smith left Energy Partners to pursue other opportunities. Kirby had been with the company for over 30 years and the transition is a big one, Riebe said.
Hot Springs' McAllister 'turns it up' at rodeo finals
Jack McAllister is the current 2018 Junior High School Montana State Tie-down Roping Champion. And he is set to step it up at the Junior High School Finals Rodeo in South Dakota.
Mineral Community Hospital highlights brain injury display
A new display from the Brain Injury Alliance of Montana is featured in the lobby of the Mineral Community Hospital in Superior. The display contains five across rows of different masks painted by brain injury survivors. Some are colorful and artistic, some are dark and grim, and all tell the story of a traumatic brain injury survivor.
Cowboy Johnny
Johnny Thompson of Paradise is keeping the that old western cowboy lifestyle alive in the Northwest with his old school approach to breaking in and re-training horses.
Independent wins awards at newspaper convention
Mineral Independent reporter Kathleen Woodford won three first-place awards and two third-place awards in the Montana Newspaper Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced Saturday at the group’s 133rd annual convention held in Billings..
Whitewater rafting begins as water levels drop
After severe flooding this spring, water levels on the Clark Fork River are finally moderating and people are starting to recreate.
Super Saturday not dampened by drizzly sky
A wet Saturday didn’t dampen people’s enthusiasm as a number of events took place throughout Mineral County. From yards sales to tournaments, people braved the chilly weather with frequent rain showers to get together and enjoy some community activities.
Community Notes
The Summer Program at the Park is for all children and starts on June 14 at noon in the Eva Horning Park in Superior.
Life is a puzzle, at least for a retired Superior couple
Due to several health issues, Joanie and Bill Merriman can no longer travel in their retirement years, with Bill approaching the age of 90.
Poor landscaping can cause damage along rivers
Homeowners with property along the river or streambeds sometimes landscape their lawns too close to the high water mark. This can spell disaster to their beautifully manicure lawn as well as to the river bank, warns Mineral County Conservation District Board Chairman, Charlee Thompson.
320 racers take to the trails west of St. Regis
Saturday was a beautiful day with mild temperatures and perfect for a run through the mountains. This is where nearly 320 racers were for the annual Trail Rail Run. The race offers 50 mile to 5K races, starting at 7 a.m. (Montana time) at Mullan, Idaho and end in St. Regis. The event is sponsored by the St. Regis Community Council and Tyler Cheesman is in her second year as the Race Director.
Longtime Alberton School secretary honored
After 27 years, Alberton School secretary, Anne Styles is retiring. And despite her modest desire to retire without fanfare, that was exactly what she received during Alberton’s graduation ceremony held on May 28.
Steve Trollope has been hired as new Mineral County undersheriff
Steve Trollope has been hired as the new Mineral County undersheriff and started in his new role on May 1. Previously, he worked for the Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation Narcotics Bureau for eight years. He covered cases with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Department and got to know the deputies including Sheriff Mike Boone. He also worked with Boone in the Missoula police department where Trollope worked for 23 years.
Mineral County Community Foundation gives scholarships
Three graduating seniors from Mineral County high schools have been chosen to receive college scholarships. To qualify a graduate must submit an application which is reviewed by the MCCF Board. Selections are made based on five factors; (1) community service, (2) leadership qualities, (3) scholastic achievement, (4) extracurricular activities and (5) overall character.
Community Notes
Monthly community hearing services will be provided by the Hearing Aid institute at the Alberton Senior Center on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. which includes free clean and checks on all hearing instruments (Walk-in) and free check on ears for wax build up (Walk-in).