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Superior High students in Italy visiting Rome
Jeff Schultz had always wanted to do some international travel. But between college football, marriage and children, he never had the opportunity. At least not until now.
Folks get Whipped Up in Alberton
Folks can now get Whipped Up in two locations. Whipped Up! Café in Superior recently expanded their business in Alberton. They opened in the old Sidetrack Café located across the street from the Alberton School. They’ve been open about a month and café owner, Michele VanTassel said business has been nice and steady at their new location.
Statewide campaign fights tobacco and e-cigarettes
Ronnie Trentham stood in front of a gym full of junior high and high school students and explained why he no longer has a jaw bone. His face now deformed as a result of oral cancer caused by using chewing tobacco. It was a part of “Kick Butts Day,” a nationwide event to raise awareness on the problems caused by tobacco use.
Expect traffic delays I-90 rehab project in Mineral County begins April 1
The Montana Department of Transportation is rehabilitating I-90 between St. Regis and Superior. The project begins 1 1/2 miles east of St. Regis and ends approximately five miles west of Superior near the Dry Creek Road Interchange (Exit 43).
Dawn Bauer recipient of prestigious Hunger Hope Award
Superior School’s Elementary Administrative Assistant and Afterschool Coordinator Dawn Bauer has been recognized for her work in securing food for hungry children. She was presented with an award during the Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) event, The Taste, on March 8. This is an annual fundraiser for the food bank and was held at the Neptune Aviation airplane hangar in Missoula. Where over 100 food and drinks were prepared by nearly 40 local chefs, brewers, distiller and other food establishments.
Plains/Hot Springs' Higareda wins state championship
Plains/Hot Springs had one individual champion and two other place winners at the Western Montana Little Guy State Wrestling Tournament held last Friday and Saturday at the Whitefish Event Center at Whitefish High School.
Community Notes
The Mineral Independent reported in the March 20 issue that sixth-grader Abigail Wheeler, from Superior School, won first place in the intermediate division for the Keep Montana Green Association poster art contest. Her mother proudly announced that she recently won first place in the state competition in her division. Congratulations, Abigail!
Superior student wins Keep Montana Green poster contest
Every year the Keep Montana Green Association holds a poster art contest and this year, Superior School’s Abigail Wheeler was the regional winner. She won in the intermediate division which is grades 4 through 6 for her poster.
No major flooding as snow thaws
“As the ground starts thawing, the rocks start falling,” was a post made on the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page last week. A photo accompanied the post of a big rock which had come down on Mullan Road East near the Big Eddy fishing access in Superior on March 11. “Please be aware of your surroundings and pay attention while driving,” they warned in the post.
Mineral County court report
Mar. 12, Maks Aiher, false log
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The Catholic Church in Superior will host Lenten lunches on Tuesdays until Holy Week (April 14-20). The first lunch was March 12 and then held on Tuesdays until April 9. Lunch is noon to 1 p.m. The Methodist, Assembly of God, LDS, Catholic and Community Churches will be responsible for each lunch. Donations will be accepted with proceeds supporting a local charity. Contact Nancy Wilson at 406-822-4548 for details.
Superior qualifies for free hot lunch program
Thanks to the efforts of Superior School’s administrative staff, the school will qualify for the free hot breakfast and lunch program. Last week, the Mineral Independent reported that Alberton and Superior schools were slated to lose their status for the free hot lunch program. However, staff members reviewed the state records for students who qualify and found those reports out of date.
Mountain lion spotted in Superior
There have been numerous reports of a mountain lion in Superior over the past few weeks. It has been seen at night near Eva Horning Park. the high school and in the area of 4th Avenue. The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office and the local game warden had been notified. However, the warden, Alex Mattson, said he had only received one call.
Schools could lose free hot lunch program
Area schools are at risk of losing their free breakfast and lunch hot lunch programs.
Resource Coalition continues to work on Saltese Trestle funding
The monthly Mineral County Resource Coalition meeting was held on March 5 with the main topic of discussion the restoration of the Saltese Trestle. The 100-year-old trestle is in need of repair and parties involved with the restoration project attended the meeting to talk about the next steps needed to be taken in order for the project to move forward.
Arrive Alive! Don't Drink & Drive campaign underway
Last weekend, students helped the Mineral County DUI Task Force spread the word about the dangers of drinking and driving. The task force had reached out to local schools to see if they had students willing to do community outreach. Students from all three schools — St. Regis, Superior and Alberton — stepped up to help said Barb Jasper with the county health department.
Eighth-grader Molia Dao is the S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G B-E-E winner
“P-O-R-T-E-N-T-O-U-S-L-Y” is what Alberton eighth-grader Molia Dao spelled to become the Mineral County Spelling Bee winner. Competition was held at St. Regis School on Monday, March 4. Molia beat out 30 contestants to take home top honors. Alternates were Skylar Knapp, an Alberton fifth-grader and Trizten Avila, sixth grade, from Superior.
Community Notes
The Catholic Church in Superior will host Lenten lunches on Tuesdays until Holy Week (April 14-20). The first lunch was March 12 and then held on Tuesdays until April 9. Lunch is noon to 1 p.m. The Methodist, Assembly of God, LDS, Catholic and Community Churches will be responsible for each lunch. Donations will be accepted with proceeds supporting a local charity. Contact Nancy Wilson at 406-822-4548 for details.
Richard Warnken
Richard Geheart Warnken, 86, of Superior, Mont., passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2019. Richard was always surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Local firefighter heading to Seattle stairclimb competition
“356, 357,” is what a breathless Nathan Lapinski counted a few days after he and fellow firefighter, Jake Sporna, climbed a combined total of 714 stairs. It was part of a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Where the two had pledged to climb a story for every dollar donated with a total of $1,000 raised, which included additional donations.