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New tricks for dog owners to protect pets
We’ve all heard of the “dog days of summer,” the hottest days during the summer months. Although the saying would have you believe that dogs enjoy being out in the heat, take it from me as the owner of a new puppy, that it is not the case.
Basketball, wrestling teams gear up for successful seasons
As soon as high school students hung up their cleats and volleyball pads, basketball practice started with tournaments this weekend. Basketball players will be at the Western C Tip Off Tournament in Frenchtown on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Meanwhile, wrestlers will be at the Owen Invite, hosted by Polson.
Lady Savage Heat beat out Lady Red Devils
HOT SPRINGS – The Lady Savage Heat were victorious against rival Noxon Lady Red Devils.
Savage Heat open playoffs with big win
HOT SPRINGS – The undefeated Hot Springs Savage Heat began their playoff campaign last weekend with an opening round game against the Sunburst Refiners.
County performs well at divisional tournament
Thompson Falls High School hosted a hub of grapplers Saturday as teams converged for a shot at state. Coaches from the county schools were thrilled with the results.
Timber bill may bring increase of jobs to county
SANDERS COUNTY – The United States House of Representatives voted on September 20th to approve H.R. 1526, a bill that could mean big news for Sanders County.
VonHeeder reaches new heights in freshman season with Bobcats
Former Plains track star Carley VonHeeder has a fundamental approach to success that earned her two high school state championships. She has taken that approach with her as she is now throwing javelin at Montana State University.
And then there was one
SUPERIOR – The Superior Bobcats remained undefeated in the Divisional Tournament last week as they propelled themselves to the State Championship. The semifinal game, on Friday Feb. 28, was a hard battle and Superior’s season-long winning streak seemed in danger of coming to an end. According to Head Coach Chris Toivenen, the Ennis Mustangs had a great team this year. “That was Ennis’ first loss to a class C team,” Toivenen said. “That was a huge win for us.” The teams had a good game and both played hard. The guards on both sides were able to keep the other team from gaining a serious advantage. The first half had the Bobcats gain the lead, but Ennis was still close enough to be a threat. Halftime began with a score of 25-13. In the second half the Mustangs gained a second wind and began to close in on Superior. Ennis was able to remain a threat through most of the game but they could not tie the game before the end of the final quarter. While the game was back and forth, they guys did what Toivenen asked them to and brought home a nine-point win. The game ended with a final score of 46-37. Seniors Tucker Smith and Clint Voll were the top scorers of the semifinal round as they brought in 14 and 13 points respectively. Fellow senior Jarrod Tippens also performed well as he contributed nine points. There was no rest for the weary between games. Coming down from the win against Ennis the Bobcats almost immediately had to go against Drummond the next day. Toivenen felt this game was a nail bitter. He said it was hard for the guys to go against two strong team back to back. The championship round was a Bobcat vs. Trojan battle on Saturday, March 1. It was Superior’s closest game of the season and the team had to fight hard to claim victory. The tournament ended with Superior going to state and a final score of 46-43. The game opened well for the Bobcats as they took the lead in the first quarter. Drummond was close behind them and kept the guys on their toes. The first quarter ended with a score of 14-9. Superior was able to keep the lead and entered halftime with a close two-point advantage. As the second half opened Drummond pulled ahead, a season first for the Bobcats as they fell behind. Their defense pressed Superior back and kept them under 10 points. The game could still go to anyone as the final quarter opened with a score of 32-35. During a timeout, Toivenen told the team to pick up the intensity. His motivational words did the trick and the Bobcats came back to take the lead. In the final quarter the tides turned again as the Superior boys gained a second wind. The team pressed back against Drummond and reclaimed the advantage. They were able to cement their place at state with a three-point gap in the score. “Drummond has a good defensive team, so this was a big win,” Toivenen said. Voll continued to shine as a top scorer as he took 16 points for Superior. Tippens was close behind him again with 11 points. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the team played against the Shields Valley Rebels. They claimed victory in their first Divisional game with a 30-point lead. The Bobcats came out strong in the first quarter and they quickly broke the Shields Valley defense. The second quarter was a continuation of the team’s strong performance in the first. Superior nearly doubled its score as the team’s size and speed overwhelmed the opposition. At the end of the first half, the Bobcats had a decisive 41-12 lead. As the second half began, the Bobcats pulled back and did not push as hard as the first quarter. Their guards were still strong as they kept the Rebels from making many baskets. In the final quarter the Rebels came back from behind and pressed the attack. They made huge leads and were able to recover a number of points. It was not enough to tie the game and the Bobcats’ existing lead was boosted enough to ensure a decisive victory. The game ended with a final score of 70-40. Toivenen felt the Bobcats had an amazing defensive first half. He thought they had a good game and passed the ball well. Tippens was the Bobcats’ top scorer as he brought in 24 points. Junior Wyatt Zylawy came in a distant second with 15 points. Toivenen was proud of how the guys did during the games. He said they stepped up and played a great game to win the tournament. “It’s not an easy thing to do,” Toivenen said. “There are 26 teams in our division…They sure stepped up when they needed to.” This week the team will go to the State Tournament in Butte. The tournament begins on Thursday, March 6, and runs through Saturday, March 8. The Bobcats will be the only Mineral County team represented this year. Their first game will be against the Broadus Hawks at 8 p.m. Toivenen said the team was excited to go back to Butte for state. “Just one game at a time,” Toivenen said. “I don’t know how many games we’ll play. I hope it’s three and we play for the State Championship on Saturday night, but that’s yet to be determined.”
The Circle restaurant reopens despite obstacles
Country music legend Johnny Cash once asked in song, “will the circle be unbroken?”
Don't forget about the chokecherry
These tart natural gems aren’t sold in the form of tasty treats at gift shops across the state, or displayed on highway signs at local fruit stands. But they might just be one of the most important and historical plants around.
Hot Springs drops heartbreaker to Panthers
One minute you’re in control, victory is in plain sight.
Superior, Hot Springs show out at Missoula meet
As if a rehearsal for the upcoming post-season, a pair of District 14C stars who will be teammates this Fall at Carroll College, squared off in a long-awaited, multi-event, head-to-head track and field showdown.
St. Regis Tigers look good heading into postseason
With the District playoffs looming in the near future, now is a good time to pick up a couple “tune-up” wins and get playing time for non-starters.
Wagoner leads Trotters over Eureka
So a week earlier, you won your first game of the year after an 0-5 start.
COLUMN: Getting in laps
For me, it was “several shaky steps for dude, not much of a leap for mankind.”
Trotters softball on a roll in early portion of the season
The Plains-Hot Springs softball team is a much-improved team from the team that came up two runs shy of qualifying for the MHSA Class B-C state softball tournament last season and thus far, their record is indicative of their improvement.
Airport Board looks to expand business potential
SUPERIOR – The Mineral County Airport Board believes bringing three-phase power to the Superior area would have huge benefits to the businesses and economy of the area. They have begun plans to make this a reality. According to Kevin Chamberlain, a member of the board and Montana State University extension agent, three-phase power is one of the most common types of power used in industrial work. It uses three conductors to carry three separate alternating currents. It also generates more power. Where most households use single-phase power, three-phase could run an entire multiple-unit apartment block with power to spare. Chamberlain said it was often used by businesses to run big machinery. There have been discussions of bringing three-phase power to the area around the airport. Chamberlain felt this would be good for the area because the power’s presence could be used as a draw to bring new businesses in. He said there was the possibility of building an industrial park to expand the area’s businesses and the economy as a whole. “First thing businesses look for is natural gas, which we don’t have anywhere in the county,” Chamberlain said. “The second thing they look at is do you have three-phase power at the site?” There is already three-phase power in some parts of the county, such as St. Regis. However, these places are already occupied by other businesses. Chamberlain felt building an industrial park would be a good solution. He said there had been a couple businesses who looked at Superior and the airport area as a possible location for their business. Three-phase power was an important factor in their search. Chamberlain said the lack of it in Superior led the businesses to decide against relocating to the area. The overall goal is to provide a place for people to do business. Alternatively, local businesses could move into the park and take advantage of the power. The airport board felt the benefits of upgrading the power in the area made it worthwhile to open discussions with the commissioners and the Federal Aviation Administration. The groups would then discuss what could be done in the area and the potential to develop an industrial park. While the project is being arranged by the airport board, there will be no changes to the airport itself. Chamberlain explained the airport was there to be used for aircraft operations and nothing else. The areas nearby could still be used for other businesses. “The whole point of what we’re trying to do is provide a place for someone to do business,” Chamberlain said. He said the board could not estimate a timeline of progress on the project. Because everything needs to fit into the FAA’s policies and guidelines, all aspects need to be reviewed to see if they comply with regulations. As a result, it would be awhile before any projections could be made. Chamberlain said it was tough to bring new business to the area because conditions were far from ideal. Because of the difficulties, Chamberlain felt anything they could do to make things easier was worth it. The airport board has spoken with the Mineral County Commissioners and other organizations to get funds for the project. They are currently working with the Department of Commerce to get grant money. The board hopes to have a grant application ready to submit by April.
Hot Springs holds first juried art show
Melissa Oyer
Foundation is laid for Plains School expansion
On a cold and frosty day last week, the foundation was laid for a new era...
Red Lodge ends Thompson Falls' season with shutout
Top seed Red Lodge showed why they are a prime contender for a state title in Class B-11 player football with a convincing 42-0 win over Thompson Falls Saturday in Red Lodge.