Blackfoot makes donation at fair to Superior Fire

Blackfoot Communications is named after the Blackfoot River and started as a cooperative almost 70 years ago in the Clinton region.

Superior football reloads with size and speed

Some schools go through a cyclical “rebuilding” process every other year or so.

Superior band rocks for St. Jude

The rock and roll lifestyle is often perceived as one of decadence, excess and narcissism, but a two-piece band based in Superior are working hard to change that perception.

Community Notes

The annual Mineral Community Hospital Health Fair is Saturday, May 12, with vendors who are excited to share their services to Mineral County. There will be live demonstration of telemedicine between Providence St. Patrick Hospital and Mineral Community Hospital.

Playground dedication ushers in new era for Eva Horning Park

Despite a forecast of rain or possible snow showers, the Mineral County Community Foundation (MCCF) held the dedication of the new playground equipment as scheduled on Nov. 17 at the Eva Horning Park in Superior. A lively group of kids and curious community members assembled near the bright green ribbon to see what had been installed behind the orange fence at the east end of the park. For those who came early, they were treated to a sneak preview — an invitation to check out the equipment before the ceremony. From the excited shouts of the kids, the “preview” met their expectations.

Lady Bobcats to employ new tactics

SUPERIOR – The Superior Lady Bobcats volleyball team will bring another aspect to their game for the 2014-2015 season if head coach Beth Janney has anything to say about it.

Letters to the Editor - January 15

Annual health and information day takes place

SUPERIOR - Many people, young and old, came out to support the annual health and information fair at Superior Elementary School.

Mineral County celebrates Halloween

The early traditions of Halloween date back about 2,000 years. The holiday was originally called Samhain and marked the beginning of the Celtic New Year. In ancient times, the holiday marks the transition from the “light” part of the year to the “dark” portion, as daylight hours became shorter and the weather grew colder. The first ‘jack o’ lanterns’ were carved out of turnips and beets as pumpkins weren’t native to Europe.

Bobcats take first place at district tournament

Nick Ianniello

Summer basketball

Superior girls attend camp and battle Mullan

Mineral County Community Calendar

Road to Recovery

Flu season has arrived

(SUPERIOR, MT) Mineral Community Hospital reported 27 cases of influenza A in Montana so far this season with five of the cases in Missoula County.

Facebook post warns of man suspected of DirectTV Scam

Last week there was a post on Facebook warning neighbors to be on the lookout for a man who was posing as a Dish ad DirectTV employee. Reports indicate that he was going door-to-door in the neighborhoods of Alberton and Superior, telling people that he could give them a better rate on their satellite services.

Obituary; Kenneth Kennedy

Superior – Kenneth Kennedy, 86, passed away at his home on Jan. 12, 2015. Kenneth was born in Middleburgh, NY on April 6, 1928 to Adam and Lottie (Rorick) Kennedy. Kenneth served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1948. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and son Kevin. Survivors include his children Kim Sawyer of NY, Vernon (Dale) of NY, Mitchell of MT, Tracy Anderson of MT, Mark of WA, daughter-in-law Karen (Kevin) of NY, several grandchildren, great–grandchildren and numerous friends.

Car accident near Tarkio results in driver's death

A teenage girl died a single-vehicle car accident on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3:10 a.m. Kailyne Thola, an 18-year-old Hamilton girl was killed when her 1999 Ford Explorer crashed near Tarkio at mile marker 62. An unidentified 18-year-old male from Superior was taken to St. Patrick Hospital.

Letter to the Editor: Support for James

Editor:

Shirley Hendershot

Shirley Hendershot, 86, former Malta resident, passed away Oct. 26 of natural causes. Per her request, no services will be held.

Clark Fork volleyball team wins district, now heads to divisionals

The Clark Fork (Alberton-Superior) volleyball team won the District 13C tournament in Missoula last week to advance to the divisional tournament in Manhattan Wednesday.

Mineral County spelling bee winner

Shepherd Miller, a sixth-grader from St. Regis School, clasped his hands together, hoping to see the judge's green sign, signaling a correct spelling. His winning word was prototypes.