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Fighting for life

ain crashed, lightening flashed and thunder boomed, but not even the loudest of thunderstorms could extinguish the flame of hope in the heart of Superior's Relay for Life Teams Friday night.

Three Cats advance to state

The Lady Bobcats had three single players finish in second, fourth and fifth place at the Southwestern B-C Divisional tennis tournament at Superior Friday and Saturday to earn a spot in the state finals.

Miss Montana visits local schools to share her message about 'gift of service'

Miss Montana 2017, Maddie Murray paid a visit to Alberton and Superior Schools last week to spread her message, “Gift Your Gift of Service”. Maddie was crowned on June 17, 2017 and represented Montana in the 97th Miss America Competition on ABC in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 10th. She performed “God Help the Outcasts” from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Clark Fork Mountain Cats clawing for upcoming season

Last week it was boots and chaps, and cowboys hats as Mineral County residents attended the fair. This week it is cleats, tennis shoes, pads and helmets. As high school athletes take to the field and court to start football and volleyball practice.

Mineral County athletes named All-Conference

Disrupt and Destroy

Early in the season the Thompson Falls Bluehawks hosted and beat the Superior Bobcats. This week, Thompson Falls travelled to Superior and on their home turf the Bobcats came out strong on defense and set the pace early. “We knew that we had to play a great game as the Bluehawks are a class B team who had defeated us earlier in the year,” Bobcat Head Coach Chris Toivonen said. “It was great to see the kids come out with outstanding intensity and build an early lead.” According to Coach Toivonen, everything started with the Bobcat defense – with Zach Benda, Clint Voll and Billy Smith combining for 15-steals. The aggressive defense yielded plenty of offensive opportunities for the Bobcats and big men Clint Voll and Jarrod Tippens dominated the boards. The Bluehawks could not find an answer defensively for Voll and Tippens and the Bobcats capitalized on it. “Voll had a great all around game as he also led the team in rebounds and dished out five assists, tied with Billy Smith for the team lead,” Coach Toivonen said. “Tippens played a good defensive game as well, notching a couple blocked shots and three steals.” Coach Toivonen also mentioned the defensive efforts of Adam Kay and Tucker Smith who “applied great ball pressure, which is key to making a press work properly.” The Bobcats cruised to a victory over the Bluehawks and on Saturday faced off with another team from Sanders County, Hot Springs, at home. “The Savage Heat are an experienced team with lots of talented players,” Coach Toivonen said. “Our kids played a great game, once again bolting to a halftime lead.” Defense was once again key for the Bobcats, who once again utilized a press at times to disrupt Hot Springs on offense and generate offensive opportunities of their own. In the third quarter, Hot Springs jumped back into things and cut the Bobcat lead down to six before Tippens and Tucker Smith nailed back to back three-pointers to get the game solidly in control. “For the game, the duo shot a sizzling six of ten from beyond the arc,” Coach Toivonen said. “Tippens delivered a great all around game.” Tippens had a night for the highlight real, grabbing 30-points, seven rebounds and three steals. “Clint Voll and Adam Kay did a great job passing the ball as they combined for ten assists,” Coach Toivonen said. “Billy Smith and Zach Benda were outstanding defensively, making hustle plays throughout the game.” The Bobcats finished off Hot Springs with ease and will face off against Charlo and Two Eagle River this week as they approach tournament time. “As a group, I thought the kids had a great week,” Coach Toivonen said. “But, as we all know in sports, it truly comes down to what have you done lately, so we need to gear it up again this week and continue to improve.”

Letters to the Editor - Sept. 25

Progress report on town office project given at council meeting

At the June 10 meeting of the Superior Town Council, a report was given to councilors on the current status of the new town office project by Town Clerk Brenda Schneider.

Man pleads not guilty to assaulting youth at rodeo

Law enforcement vehicles lined the streets outside the Mineral County Courthouse on Aug. 14, during the arraignment for Curt Brockway, a Superior man, who pleaded not guilty to assaulting a 13-year-old boy at a rodeo.

Hair salon opens in Superior

With thirteen years of experience, Kristi Scott opened her new business last week, Mineral County Hair Company. Her business partner, her six-year-old daughter Kassidi, was right by her side.

Little Guy Wrestling

Blue Hawks shut out Clark Fork Mountain Cats, 42-0

A pair of eight-man state semi-finalists from the 2019 Montana football playoffs collided in Superior Friday night in what promised to be a hard fought battle. While both teams gave it their all, Thompson Falls was the clear winner as they pounded the Clark Fork Mountain Cats 42-0 in the Cats home opener.

Whipped Up Cafe finds new home in Superior

If it all works out the way that Scott and Michele VanTassel hopes it will, Nov. 2 is going to be a momentous day.

Election plan would allow either mail or drop-off voting

Dear People of Mineral County:

Biologist reports no cases of CWD found in Region 2

Last Tuesday, the Mineral County Resource Coalition met in the county commissioners room and attendance was light. So light that there wasn’t a quorum, but the agenda moved forward.

Second half of winter sports seasons gets underway

If you are a vegetarian, this is the sprouts, tomato and cucumber time of the high school sports season.

Hot Springs tips St. Regis in five sets

Hot Springs and St. Regis went the distance in a tight Class C volleyball match Oct. 23, with the Savage Heat taking the victory in the final set 16-14.

Shoeboxes can make a difference for kids worldwide

“When a child opens this box, what would they like to see?” said Pam Elder of the Alberton Community Church.

Plains-Hot Springs ace mows down 18 at Troy

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, the word “dominate” means: to rule or control by superior power.