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Area schools compete at BPA regionals in Missoula
The next generation of business men and women, went to Missoula last week to put their skills to the test against teams across the area, during the annual regional Business Professionals of America competition.
Schools rely on fundraising to secure band instruments
Throughout the year, area schools delight audiences with concerts that celebrate spring, the holidays, and other special times. But making beautiful music is expensive. A trombone can set musicians back $700, a flute, $500, a tuba can run $3,000 or more.
Lozeau famous for I-90 exit and 1869 gold rush
While recently visiting with his grandfather, Superior High School Principal, Chris Clairmont, found out something new about his ancestors. His great, great grandfather was Adolph Lozeau, originally pronounced Adolphe L’Oiseau. He was of Canadian descent and homesteaded what is now called the Lozeau exit, located between Superior and Alberton.
Superior Color and Lumber relocating
A long-time business, Superior Color and Lumber, is moving to its new location on River Street.
Health service professionals meet to share reports
The Mineral County Community Coalition held their regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 10, in Superior.
Even in cold weather, get out and play!
With frigid temperatures outside, it may be hard to get motivated to bundle up and get some fresh air with your kids. This can result in a bad case of “cabin fever”. Outdoor play is not only essential for healthy brain development in children, it is also fun. But even though many parents believe outdoor play is beneficial, fewer children are spending time outside. Researchers have looked into this and have identified several reasons parents “keep” kids indoors including safety concerns and time constraints.
Wrestling Roundup
The Clark Fork Mountain Cats wrestling team hosted their final meet of the season with the Superior Mixer in Superior on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Teams from Libby, Dillon, and Mission participated in the match-up. It was also Senior Night for Superior, where team manager, Catherine Shope was honored.
Superior youth to compete at state free-throw tourney
A Superior youth will compete in the Montana State Championship Free Throw competition in Livingston next month.
Earl Henry Eisenbacher, 77
Earl Henry Eisenbacher, 77, passed away Jan. 2, 2017, at his home in St. Regis, with family members at his side after a valiant battle against cancer.
Western Montana Duals held in Ronan
Western Montana Duals were held in Ronan on Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s championship bracket included Columbia Falls, Hamilton, Ronan, Polson, Frenchtown, Flathead JV, Glacier JV, and Corvallis.
Basketball Roundup
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Community Notes
•Public meeting planned for Soldier-Butler project
Arctic blast causes severe issues
Last week Western Montana watched as the thermometers dipped well below zero, as an arctic blast covered the area. According to reports, a record low was set on Jan. 3 in Missoula when temperatures dropped to minus-8 degrees. The lowest recorded temperature prior to this was 3 degrees set in 1959.
Community Notes
Business workshop planned for this month
Superior woman's body found on bank of Clark Fork River in Missoula
On Dec. 21, Amy Dixon’s body was found on the north bank of the Clark Fork River behind Taco Johns, located on Broadway in Missoula. The 44-year-old woman lived in Superior and may have been in Missoula for a medical procedure, according to friends who knew the woman.
Holiday travel breaks records for 2016
More than 103 million Americans were expected to travel for the year-end holidays, according to American Automobile Association (AAA). That’s the highest number ever recorded. The reason for the increase is a result of improvements in the labor market and rising wages. Additionally, low gas prices and increased consumer optimism prompted more Americans to travel for the holidays.
Zylawy retires after 27 years as a Montana Highway Patrolman
On Dec. 23 Mineral County Commissioner Roman Zylawy was sworn in by Commissioner Duane Simons. With his characteristic cowboy hat and vest, the mustached, 52-year old raised his right hand and took an oath to uphold the laws and rules of the office he was about to hold for the second time.
Exerise and weight loss No. 1 New Year's Resolution
New Year’s Eve is steeped in several traditions. It’s a time to gather with families and friends and ring in the New Year with a celebration of food, drink, and rousing sing-along of “Auld Lang Syne.” It’s also a time to reflect on the events of the past year, and look at what the new year will bring. A part of looking forward is the tradition of having a New Year’s resolution. In which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something slightly nice.
Hospital drops assisted living services
This spring Mineral Community Hospital will no longer offer assisted living service in Mineral County.
Reporter's Notebook: It's been a great year
Gift packages are unwrapped, and holiday guests have headed home. The Christmas tree stands barren in the living room, with bits of ribbon and paper strewn underneath. Many of us will have to loosen our belts after eating too many cookies and treats and tighten our pocketbook in January to pay for all the holiday festivities and presents. We also had wonderful weather, with a blanket of fresh snow to adorn our Christmas morning.