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Recycling bin coming soon to Superior
The town of Superior will soon have a new recycling bin, thanks to the efforts of Alberton resident Loreen Green.
Daines stops in Superior, but last-minute schedule change leaves some folks miffed
By KATHLEEN WOODFORD
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Regardless of what the score is, our kids are winners all the way! I would like to thank our Teams for the way they represent our school. I have been so proud of our kids: Their heart, courage, determination, and attitude as they present the very best of their ability in each game.
Horsemen take second in District Championship
The weekend was full of teams from Sanders County looking to come away with a solid triumphant win from the basketball season.
Local firefighters secure hazmat training
The second training installment for hazmat awareness operations took place last week at the Plains-Paradise Rural fire house.
District tournament standings
Standings as the district tournament kicks off later this week.
Community Notes
Lenten lunches will begin Feb. 20 at the Senior Center in Superior. These are open to everyone and are free of charge. There will be a free-will basket at the check-in table. These donations will be distributed at the end of Lent to non-profit organizations such as We Care, Food Bank, Women in Timber or other recipients determined by the committee. One year we donated to the swimming pool.
Former Mineral County escapee arrested in Missoula
Missoula law enforcement spent Tuesday, Jan. 30, going door-to-door in East Missoula looking for a man wanted on outstanding federal warrants. William “Billy” Dale Newhoff was captured in a mobile home after leading officers on a chase in a stolen pickup truck which he crashed into a house and tree and then fled on foot.
Mary Lois Hurd Wonder
Mary Lois Hurd Wonder of Paradise and Plains passed away from a stroke on Jan. 27, 2018.
Anton Johnson
Our wonderful father, Anton Johnson, died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 22, 2018 at the age of 94.
Military mom/author is first guest speaker
Winter months can feel long and boring, which is why a group of local citizens decided to bring back Community Pot Luck dinners in January, February and March. The first pot luck was held on Jan. 10 at the 4-H Building at the Mineral County Fair Grounds in Superior.
Local honey business hopes to receive $10,000 Kiva loan to complete expansion
Local entrepreneurs, Kavita and Justin Bay, will be featured at the 2nd Annual Farm Fresh Pitchfest hosted by the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition.
Glenna Marie Winebrenner
Glenna Marie Winebrenner of Hot Springs passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan at the age of 85.
Letter to Editor
Democrats constantly wonder why so many working people vote “against their own economic self-interests.”
Superior pool to stay closed; repair costs studied
The Superior swimming pool is in bad shape and the Town Council recently voted to keep the pool closedl until testing can be done to determine whether it can be sufficiently repaired. During the Dec. 11 Superior Town Council meeting, Public Works Supervisor Roger Wasley explained that over 2 million gallons of water was added over the 10 weeks the pool was open last summer.
Member of meth conspiracy sentenced to 30 years in prison
The defendant from a drug bust made in Mineral County was sentenced by the U.S. District Court on Jan. 3, 2018. Chase Ryan Storlie, 33, of Deer Lodge was convicted as part of a conspiracy to distribute up to 20 pounds of methamphetamine through Deer Lodge each month between January 2016 and January 2017. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison with five years supervised release and $100 surcharge for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute the drug.
Basketball roundup
St. Regis basketball teams faced Plains teams on the road on Jan. 4 where both succumbed to their opponents. The Lady Tigers had a great showing and met defeat by only two points with a final score of 50-48.
Influenza hits Mineral County; hospital visitors restricted
There has been a spike in the cases of influenza hitting Montana communities over the past few weeks, with 359 new cases reported from 36 counties as of Dec. 30, 2017. Four of those cases were reported in Mineral County and Mineral Community Hospital was forced to post large red “warning” signs on their doors and restrict visitor activity.
Mayor Danny Rowan kicks off first term as mayor of Plains
Plains Mayor Danny Rowan kicked off his first official town meeting this past Monday as the new mayor.
Getting through a rough patch
[This has nothing to do with Christmas (which I hope was wonderful) or New Years, (which I hope is great), but often at this time of year folks could stand a good laugh, which I hope this delivers.]