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Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Superfund plans discussed before government shutdown
Superior Technical Assistance Committee environmental consultant Steve Ackerlund reported last week that he had met with Department of Environmental Quality Project Manager Joel Chavez and U.S. Forest Service representative Bob Wintergerst regarding how plans were coming for this spring regarding the Flat Creek/Iron Mountain Mine and Mill Site Superfund site located north of Superior.
Cats double win over Tigers in cross-county matchup
The cross-county boys basketball matchup between the St. Regis Tigers and the Clark Fork Mountain Cats proved to be an even match during the first half of the game, but by the end of the game, it was a Cats win.
Potential government shutdown would include Forest Service in Mineral County
The government officially shut down on Friday, Jan. 19 at midnight when lawmakers were unable to agree on a spending bill.
Superior resident Diane Magone to run for House
Candidates from all over Montana started to file for seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate over the past few weeks.
Daines recognizes former owners of Mineral Pharmacy
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, has recognized Curtis and Marlys Schwaderer of Superior as the “Montanans of the Week” for their many years of service as owners of Mineral Pharmacy. Last week the following statement was submitted by Daines to the Congressional Record:
Savage Horsemen wrestling going strong
The Savage Horsemen are continuing a strong season.
Filing opens for 2018 elections
House District 14 Rep. Denley Loge (R) traveled to Helena last week to file for the Legislature in 2018. All of the House seats and half of the Senate seats are open. Loge said he was excited to be involved in the last legislative session.
Students make good showing at Regional BPA
Business Professionals of America (BPA) held its Regional Leadership Conference at the Missoula College in Missoula on Jan. 8. All three Mineral County High Schools sent teams to the conference with an overall good showing. Top placing students will go to State held in Billings in March.
Superior pool to stay closed; repair costs studied
The Superior swimming pool is in bad shape and the Town Council recently voted to keep the pool closedl until testing can be done to determine whether it can be sufficiently repaired. During the Dec. 11 Superior Town Council meeting, Public Works Supervisor Roger Wasley explained that over 2 million gallons of water was added over the 10 weeks the pool was open last summer.
Bozeman is No. 1 at Rocky Mountain Wrestling Classic
The Jug Beck Rocky Mountain Classic was held in Missoula Jan. 12 and 13 at Sentinel High School where 32 teams from all over the region competed. Bozeman took top honors with 238 points on Day 2. The Clark Fork Mountain Cats finished with 11 points.
Piano concert entertains audience in Superior
The Mineral County Performing Arts Council welcomed pianist and Montana native Amy Grinsteiner last Tuesday to perform at the LDS Church in Superior. She was joined by local pianist and composer, Scott Billadeau. The duo performed two piece by their former University of Montana teacher, Dennis Alexander.
Whipped Up serves good, old-fashioned meals
“Making every day delicious!” is inscribed on the new signs posted outside the Whipped Up Cafe in Superior. The signs are accurate if a person is in the mood for good, old fashioned comfort food like grandma used to make.
Basketball roundup
St. Regis basketball teams faced Plains teams on the road on Jan. 4 where both succumbed to their opponents. The Lady Tigers had a great showing and met defeat by only two points with a final score of 50-48.
Fish, Wildlife and Parks to hold public meetings on hunting regulations
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) will hold a number of public meetings throughout the state in January to provide information, answer questions and gather input on the tentative 2018-19 hunting regulation proposals adopted by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission earlier in December.
Superior Fire Chief Rob Torrey resigns
Superior Volunteer Fire Department Chief Rob Torrey has quit the department effective Dec. 31, 2017. Torrey took the helm from retiring fire chief John Woodland in January 2016. Torrey has worked in the fire service field for more than 30 years and took the part-time position in order to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren.
Snowmobiler injured on Lookout Pass Dec. 23
Emergency crews responded to an injured snowmobiler at Lookout Pass on Dec. 23. The West End Volunteer Fire Department along with the Superior Ambulance Crew responded to the scene at about 3 p.m. where the snowmobiler had an injured knee and was hauled off the mountain.
Bobbi Rose Mathes, 81
Bobbi Rose Mathes, 81, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 5, 2017, at Mineral Community Nursing Home in Superior.
Community Notes
The Alberton branch of the Mineral County Library is holding a fundraiser on Jan. 27 called “The Armchair Traveler Wine Tasting.” It’s from 4-7 p.m. at the Alberton Community Center. Tickets are currently available. The event will include a wine and cheese/chocolate pairing, with wine provided by Hidden Legends Winery, Ten Spoons Winery and Missoula Winery.
Elderly Superior couple lose everything in house fire
Just as people are ramping up to enjoy a holiday season filled with gifts, family and sitting around a brightly lit Christmas tree, Superior residents Rose and Glen Beissel are counting their blessing that they are still alive.
Year in Review 2017:
The year 2017 was ushered in on the back of an epic snow storm which dump nearly a foot of snow on the valley in early January. It was just one of many natural disasters and phenomenon which dominated headlines throughout the year.