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Green, Lapinski win titles at Western B-C Divisional
Two Superior/Alberton co-op Clark Fork wrestlers earned championships at the Western B-C Divisional tournament last Saturday at Thompson Falls High School.
Robin Alexander
Robin Alexander, born to Jerald and Joyce Alexander on March 7, 1958, passed away in St. Pat’s Hospital, Missoula, Mont., on Jan. 27, 2019.
Alberton, Superior second quarter Honor Roll students
Superior School Second Quarter Honor Roll
Sports Roundup
Clark Fork will join teams from Thompson Falls/Noxon, Plains/Hot Springs, Florence, Arlee, Mission/Charlo and Eureka for the Western B-C Divisional Tournament on Saturday at Thompson Falls High School.
Senior Cats honored in Alberton
It was Senior Night for the Clark Fork Mountain Cats in Alberton where they played Seeley-Swan. In between the girls and boys varsity game, seniors were escorted onto the basketball court by parents and relatives. The evening is to honor and thank the students and parents for all their hours of hard work and dedication contribution to sports, pep band and other school activities.
St. Regis Fire Department buys a new water tender
The St. Regis Volunteer Fire Department is now the proud owner of a new water tender. It replaces an old tender, “that leaked more than it held,” said Assistant Fire Chief Kat Kittridge. The tactical tender brings water to fire trucks in the field that are engaged on a fire line. Plus they are equipped with other fire and medical equipment. The department also received new extrication gear, including the “Jaws of Life” and a “ram” extrication tool. This tool will be gifted to the Superior Volunteer Fire Department.
Superior's drinking water passes all EPA tests
The Town of Superior recently released its annual 2018 Water Quality Report. The report is in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act. The report is a snapshot of the quality of water provided to residents of Superior.
4-H members set Montana Symbol of Excellence record for hogs
Two Mineral County 4-H members set a new record by becoming state champions in The Montana Symbol of Excellence (SOE) program. Superior students, 13-year-old, Decker Milender and Heather Haskins, 11, won the Montana State University Montana Symbol of Excellence for their commitment to excellence in producing quality pork products. Their 2018, 4-H projects won with Milender winning for the “light carcass division” youth hog and Haskins winning in the “heavy carcass division.”
Older unit at Hilltop Motel demolished
Last week, the owners of the Hilltop Motel began to tear down one of their older six-room units. The building had not been in operation for several years because of its deteriorating conditions. The motel has been owned by Nancy and Gary Hill for 26 years.
Community Calendar
There will be a Cabin Fever Community Potluck on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Drinks and utensils are supplied. Bring a dish to share. Setup begins at 5:30 p.m. After dinner, the Great Burn Study Group will show photographs of winter in the area. Get more information at 406-822-3545.
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Thompson Falls took a break from facing Class B teams last week, taking on a pair of Class C squads and posting victories in both contests.
County hoop teams in action; Kovalsky, Green tourney titlists
Clark Fork played Thompson Falls last Friday, Jan. 18 in Superior. In the girls’ game, Thompson Falls beat the Lady Cats, 47-32. Sophia Krutilla paced Clark Fork with eight points. Megan Baxter had 20 and Jody Detlaff 18 for the Lady Hawks.
Sewer pipe breaks in Clark Fork River near St. Regis
A sewage pipe which crosses the Clark Fork River in St. Regis sprung a leak on Thursday, Jan. 10. Members of the St. Regis Sewer District immediately shut off the line with minimal spillage into the river. Chairman of the St. Regis Sewer District, Jerry Jones, said they acted as soon as they saw the pressure drop in the line and all responsible parties were notified immediately including the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Fish and Game; and the Montana Corps. Of Engineers.
Pickup hits semi trailer, then flips
Simultaneous emergency calls went out the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 16 — causing crews with the Superior Volunteer Fire Department to jump into action.
Vanderwall, Thilmony earn titles at Choteau Classic
Two Sanders County high school wrestlers captured championships and four others were also medal winners at the Choteau Classic last Friday and Saturday.
Thompson Falls boys & girls suffer losses to Bigfork, Deer Lodge
It would be fair to call last week’s schedule for the Thompson Falls varsity boys’ basketball team the most difficult week of the regular season. After all, the Bluehawks were facing Class B teams ranked No. 1 and No. 5 in Montana.
Mineral County receives $64,000 tourism grant
HELENA, Mont. – The Department of Commerce recently announced 26 of Montana’s vibrant and charming towns will receive grants to help them attract visitors to their communities. In 2017, visitors from out of state added $3.4 billion to Montana’s economy.
Mineral County Justice Court
Jan. 8, Brogan Kate Teeters, open container
Clark Fork, St. Regis athletes have busy week
Lady Tigers drop home game to Hot Springs
Superior senior hits the bull's-eye
Ever since grade school, Jonna Rae Warnken has had her eye on targets, both figuratively and as a fact of life. Now eight years later, she’s hit a big bulls-eye as she signed a letter to shoot for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) division one team. Jonna is a senior at Superior High School and shooting for a college team has been her goal since she was nine-years-old. Now at 17, her dreams are coming true, “I’m so fortunate to have received a scholarship,” she said during an interview with the Mineral Independent. Her overall goal is to shoot for UTEP as All American for four years and to help get her team to the NCAA Championships.