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New postmaster in Superior
The Superior Post Office has a new postmaster. Liz Asay, who had been acting postmaster for two years, was recently promoted as full-time postmaster. She will assume her new duties on Feb. 4. Asay is taking the place of Jeff Shauvin, who had been detailed to the Lolo post office four years ago and recently took the position as the postmaster for that office.
Dallas Mariha Davis
Dallas Mariha Davis, recently of Missoula, passed away on Dec. 26 in a Salt Lake City hospital from a virulent infection.
Savage Horsemen host wrestling mixer; five grapplers win twice
On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Savage Horsemen wrestling team hosted a five-team mixer at the Plains High School. The five teams attending the mixer were Arlee, Mission/Charlo, Superior, Libby and Plains/Hot Springs.
Prep basketball roundup
On Thursday night in Superior, Class C, Clark Fork Mountain Cats challenged themselves with non-conference games against Class B, Thompson Falls. The Cats took a big loss, 70-30, as the boy’s faced their towering adversaries, with half the team over six foot tall, including six foot, five-inch McKenzie Holt. Cat eighth grader, Carson Callison at five feet, ten-inches, was no match during the game starting tip-off against Holt.
Mineral County Library celebrates the arrival of many new books
The Mineral County Library had a celebration on Saturday complete with a cake and storytime for the kids. They were celebrating a Children’s Book Project grant award received from the Pilcrow Foundation. Hal Berenson and Laura Ackerman donated 24 math and science books as part of the project.
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.
Over 30 students head to BPA state competition
Business Professionals of American (BPA) held regional competition in January, where 30 students from St. Regis and Superior High Schools qualified to go to State. The competition was held in Missoula and students competed in business related categories ranging from spreadsheet applications to human resource management.
Man rescued from Clark Fork River
A Superior resident was pulled from the Clark Fork River on Friday evening, and was near death before being rescued. What started as a typical afternoon of fishing ended in near-tragedy after Jeramy Wilson, 40, went fishing near his home located northwest of town.
Wrestling Ted Kato Invitational in Thompson Falls
Ted Kato Wrestling Invitational was held in Thompson Falls on Saturday, Jan. 21. Where Ronan came in first with a score of 186. Plains-Hot Springs landed second at 118, Flathead JV, 104; Thompson Falls, 103; Florence, 88; Superior/Alb. Clark Fork Mountain Cats, 71; Bigfork, 52; Missoula Big Sky JV, 46; Mission-Charlo, 43; Missoula Sentinel JV, 32; Drummond-Philipsburg, 25; Arlee, 20.
Man rescued from Clark Fork River near Superior
A Superior resident was pulled from the Clark Fork River Friday evening, and was near death before being rescued. What started as a typical afternoon of fishing, ended in near-tragedy, after Jeramy Wilson, 40, went fishing near his home located northwest of town.
John Ledford, 86
John Ledford, 86, passed away at his home in Mattawa, Wash. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.
Community Notes
From “The Thing About Jellyfish” to “Call of the Osprey”; from “The Bear and the Piano” to “Feathers: Not Just For Flying” — these are just a few of the new children’s books available at the Mineral County Library thanks to a Children’s Book Project grant award from the Pilcrow Foundation.
Mineral County Chamber of Commerce relocates to River St.
The Mineral Independent
Winter coat drives keep area kids warm this winter
There are coats everywhere at Superior and St. Regis schools, thanks to the efforts of local individuals who want to make sure area students stay warm this winter. Mineral Community Hospital maintenance worker, Cory Billet collected donations which resulted in three large bags being brought to the Superior Elementary School, and two sent to St. Regis School. The Superior National Honors Society also spearheaded a drive to collect coats, through January 30 as a community service project.
Seatbelt law voted down in legislative session
“Lauryn’s Law”, a bill that would establish a primary seatbelt law in Montana, was struck down by a 7-4 vote in committee a few weeks ago during legislation in Helena. The law stems from the death of a 15-year-old Fairfield girl who died when the truck she was riding in rolled. Her name was Lauryn Goldhahn and the accident occurred near Fairfield last August.
Bootlegger Bar is quietly bringing quality acts to area
The Bootlegger Bar in Superior sprang to life on Friday night as singer-songwriter, Rick Brantley took the stage. Brantley, from Macon, Georgia, lit up the stage with his acoustic solo performance of lively country tunes.
Father speaks about daughter's death and importance of seatbelts
Buckle Up Blue Ribbon Campaign assemblies took place last week at Mineral County high schools. Pat Goldhahn gave a tearful reminder to student’s at all three schools to buckle up when driving, even if it’s a short drive down the street.
Veterans Transportation awarded 2016 Ford van
Mineral County Veterans Transportation members now have a new van, thanks to the Veterans Administration in Helena. They awarded the Mineral County group with a 2016 Ford Flex to replace their aging vehicle, which sustained $3,000 worth of damage in an accident last year.
Community Notes
The article, “6-year-old St. Regis girl fighting leukemia” in the January 11 issue listed Rosemary Simkins as the contact for donation items. This was incorrect, Stacey O’Neil and Taunya Erikson are coordinating the spaghetti feed and auction to be held on February 25. If you have items to donate, contact Taunya at (406) 207-5242.
Lawmakers table bill calling for stricter seat-belt law
HELENA (AP) — A day after hearing emotional testimony in favor of a stricter Montana seat-belt law, the bill was tabled by the Senate Judiciary Committee.