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Hecla CEO ready to move on after 'bad actor' ruling
A three-year “bad actor” case against the president and CEO was recently dismissed. As far as Baker is concerned, it was overdue.
Northwest Montana pickers prowl for wild morels
Nothing motivates people to scour the deep dark woods and examine the forest floors more than the annual hunt for Morel mushrooms.
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.”
Veterans honored at Superior picnic
The weather was perfect for a barbecue on Sunday, where a few dozen veterans and their families were guests of honor at the Mineral County Fairgrounds.
An update from Senator Fielder
Just like farmers, we reap what we sow. This age-old “law of the harvest” never changes.
Alberton group focuses attention on area youth
ALBERTON - A group of Alberton women stopped by the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce meeting April 16 at the senior center, to explain to attendees why the new group is so important.
More information on the issue of airport hangar leases
In response to the letter to the editor from Gerald Geske complaining about the decision of the Mineral County Commissioners and County Attorney concerning his “ground lease” at the Mineral County Airport in Superior, we offer the following reply:
Why grow a garden?
To some, gardening is a glimpse of heaven. To others, it is necessary evil of doing battle with weeds and just a lot of hard work.
How to save $ during rising cost of living
But this isn’t the first time in our country's history where society has had to dig deep, show up at work, pay the bills, and get resourceful financially.
St. Regis wins a dogfight over Plains Trotters
The Lady Tigers from St. Regis came to Plains and escaped with their second win of the year, a thrilling 3-2 match victory over the host Trotters Thursday night.
Flat Rock Fire does little damage after swift response
An impressive and swift response by area fire crews on the afternoon of Sept. 8 kept the Flat Rock Fire north of St. Regis from spreading and getting out of hand.
Mark Allen Magone
Born to Joseph and Edris (Huckaba) Magone, Mark joined his four siblings, Diane, Karen, Margaret and Dale at their home on Trout Creek.
Clark Fork River Bridge work to begin soon
The Montana Department of Transportation will begin construction in early April to fix and replace the Clark Fork River Bridge on Montana 200.
Robin Renae Gould Jones
Robin Renae Gould Jones, 54, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center, secondary to a prolonged illness.
Bikers Against Bullies rumbles through Dixon
Saturday would probably not have been a good day to be a bully in Dixon, Montana.
1,500 wildfires have burned over 937 square miles of Montana
Wildfires continue to plague Montana with several new lightning-caused fires in the Plains and Thompson Falls area on August 31. In Seeley, schools were closed and evacuation orders were made throughout the area as the Rice Ridge Fire has torn through 37,300 acres.
Historical Society presents gingerbread display awards
Original interpretations of creativity and “sweet” equity were the driving forces shown off at the Sanders County Historical Society’s 21st Annual Gingerbread Contest on Saturday.
Trotters enjoy a sweeping victory
Plains - The Plains Trotters enjoyed a sweeping victory Thursday night over Whitefish. The entire game belonged to the Trotters, who held a major lead over their opponents throughout the game.
Trotters fight weather and Ronan
PLAINS – The Plains-Hot Springs Trotters held their first home competition of the season last week as the team hosted the Ronan Maidens.
Plains Horsemen fight until the very end
Friday night’s Horsemen basketball game against the Loyola Sacred Heart Rams was a fight to the end, but some fundamentals of basketball were missed, which lead to an increasing gap in points throughout the night.