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Bikes, fishing poles big hit at county fair
Kids of all ages gathered in anticipation for their number to be called during this year’s Living Water Bible Study Group bike raffle. It was held on Saturday, Aug. 5, during the Mineral County Fair at 3 p.m.
Fire camp turns Tarkio field into equivalent of small town
Dozens of small, colorful pop-up tents dot a field along a dirt road off the Tarkio exit located 14 miles east of Superior. The tents are part of the fire camp set up to fight the Sunrise and Burdette fires burning just across Interstate 90. The fires started on July 16 and have grown to be top national priorities.
New superintendent takes the helm in Alberton
Alberton School has a new superintendent this year after Clay Acker retired last spring. Steve Picard is returning to the area after teaching in Roy, Montana, a small town 35 mile northeast of Lewistown.
Quilters show their flair for art in 17th annual show
The Cabin Fever Quilters held their 17th Annual Quilt Show, “Home Sweet Home, Montana,” on Aug. 4 and 5.
Rodeo fun is highlight of Mineral County Fair
The Superior Lions Club returned for two nights of action during the Mineral County Fair on Aug. 4 and 5 with the “Go For the Gold Rodeo.”
Rick Lee Galloway, 68
Rick left us on July 31, 2017, for another adventure; this time in heaven with his daughter, Hannah Lee, and all the others that went before him. He was born into this world in Clarkston, Wash. on April 13, 1949.
Air quality rated unhealthy near Sunrise Fire
The valleys of Mineral County have seen increased smoke as the Sunrise and Burdette fire continue to grow east of Superior. Air monitoring stations have been set up in Superior and the Quartz Creek Campground with links to the inciweb.com online page. According to the Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program, there were periods of thick and some poor visibility along Interstate -90 last week. Also periods of unhealthy conditions in Superior and Quartz Creek areas. Other areas including Alberton and St. Regis were experiencing hazy conditions with reports of moderate air quality.
Sunrise Fire grows to more than 13,000 acres
By Saturday, Aug. 5, the Sunrise Fire burning east of Superior had grown more than 3,000 acres in the past week to more than 13,000 acres. It was still one of the nation’s top priority fires. A meeting was held on Saturday at the Lozeau Lodge which has been hosting the public fire informational meetings. The lodge owners were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Type II Team commanded by Shawn Pearson. Pearson’s group had been working the fire over the past two weeks and on Sunday, a Type I team took over. It is headed by Doug Turman along with the new public information officer, Kim Nelson. The Type I team has more members and “is more complex,” said the outgoing public information officer, Jill Cobb.
Helicopters stand ready to fight area wildfires
Helicopters of various sizes and shapes sit ready at the Mineral County Airport near Superior. Six have been called in to-date to help fight the Sunrise and Burdette fires burning east of Superior. With a moment’s notice any one of them will spring into action and make the trek to the fires.
'Flat Broke Fair' parade hits town
The Mineral County Fair Parade began promptly at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5 on River Street in Superior. Floats, horse riders and cars crossed the bridge into town waving to the crowd and throwing candy to kids. The theme this year was “Flat Broke Fair” and the theme was the result of a shaky start this year’s fair board experienced. The budget was tight going into this year’s fair, explained the fair board secretary, Deb Davis-Quitt. However, thanks to some fundraising efforts and a $1,500 grant from Blackfoot Telephone the fair went on without a hitch.
4-H members see their hard work pay off at auction
Every year the 4-H Livestock judging and auction takes center stage at the Mineral County Fair and this year didn’t disappoint. Members from Superior Rustlers and St. Regis Camo Critters chapters showed pigs, sheep, steers, horses, chickens and bunnies. Twenty-two businesses and individuals supported members at the auction held on Saturday, Aug. 5, including a chicken threesome going for $553 each.
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Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued an official state of emergency on Sunday, July 23, 2017.
Evacuations ordered for Sunrise Fire
An eerie orange glow crept between the summer sun and a dark plume of smoke on Quartz Loop Road late Wednesday afternoon on July 26. It left a feeling of impending doom as the column of smoke rose higher into the hazy sky. Forest Service crews cast a wary eye toward the ridge overlooking Meadow Creek Road, on the east side of the Sunrise Fire. A horse-shoe shaped fire which had been burning in the area since Sunday, July 16.
How the Sunrise Fire grew to over 6,400 acres
By Sunday morning, July 30 the Sunrise Fire had grown to 6,400 acres and was only 5 percent contained. As a result of continued hot, dry weather and westerly winds. Some 60 homes were threatened by the fire and residents were ordered to evacuate from the Sunrise and Quartz Flats areas with Verde Creek remaining at Stage 2 orders to be ready to evacuate. The area terrain is steep and hard to reach with hand crews in most areas.
Superior voters asked to fund new school facilities
Superior School is hoping voters will pass a levy on Sept. 28 to construct an addition to the current high school.
More than 60 homes threatened as evacuation orders go into effect
Over 60 homes have been threatened by the Sunrise Fire burning east of Superior. Last week several areas including Sunrise Creek, Quartz Flats and Quartz Creek were given Stage 3 evacuation orders. Other areas, including Verde Creek, remained on Stage 2 evacuation warning. While the Rivulet area located northeast of the fire is on Stage 1 Evacuation Alert.
Sunrise Fire now nations number one priority which grew to 3,700 acres overnight
The Sunrise Fire burning 11 miles east of Superior blew up overnight and grew another 1,000 acres. It now stands at 3,700 acres as of Thursday at 11 a.m. and is now the nation’s number one priority fire. For local fire crews this means more resources to battle the growing blaze.
Evacuations ordered for Sunrise Fire residents
There was a public meeting tonight, July 26, at 7 pm at the Lozeau Lodge. Fire officials were there to give updates on the Sunrise and Burdette Fires burning east of Superior. Here is what we know so far:
Sunrise Fire close to homes, residents prepare for evacuations
A report released by the Ninemiles Ranger District at 11 a.m. today states that the Sunrise Fire burning 11 miles southeast of Superior has grown to 2,730 acres. Some 60 homes are threatened with the fire within a mile of some structures. Residents in the Sunrise and Quartz Flats areas have been on Stage 2 Evacuation orders since Monday and are prepared for Stage 3 Evacuation which is to leave the area immediately.
State of emergency Sunrise, Burdette Fires rage as governor declares fire emergency
Gov. Steve Bullock declared a fire emergency for the state of Montana on July 23. The order cites several active wildfires in the state, “Montana is facing extreme fire conditions,” he states. “Our top priority is ensuring the safety of Montanans, their property, and our communities.”