AMY QUINLIVAN
Mineral Independent
Recent Stories
Do you bleed Grizzly maroon or Bobcat blue?
There are many things’ Montanans can agree on. A common loathe of road construction season along with dawdling drivers in the passing lane on Interstate 90. And most would say that a summer day is nearly perfect after fishing for trout, grilling an elk burger, and watching the sunset from a secret huckleberry patch.
Big Mountain Farm Stand brings European flair to St. Regis
Early in the morning as you pull up to Big Mountain Farm Stand along Highway 135 in St. Regis, there is almost an alpenglow of warmth beckoning you into the European-style hut. Inside the rounded arch wooden doorway, you’ll find a lovely collection of homemade and heartfelt creations to fill your pantry and serve at your dinner table.
Superior Halloween witches ride
On the night before All Hollow's Eve, the Mineral County Rec Club sponsored its first ever no host Halloween Witches Ride. Bicyclers were encouraged to meet at Eva Horning Park in Superior right before dusk with their witch costumes and decked out bikes. Lights and brooms were attached and the group departed for a playful pedal around town in their outfits. For its inagural "flight" the witches who attended enjoyed themselves and hope to see the event grow more each year. (Mineral Independent/Amy Quinlivan)
PHOTOS: St. Regis Fall Festival
St. Regis gets in the Halloween spirit with annual Fall Festival.
October packed with community gatherings
To quote L.M. Montgomery the author of Anne of Green Gables, “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” This month is full of changing leaves, cozy sweaters, soups and ciders, harvest time and winter preparations. But it is also full of exciting community events and gatherings all around Mineral County.
Farmstand offers locally grown and raised options
What in the world did people do before grocery stores were the standard in every town?
SeptemBEAR hunt in St. Regis
250 rocks were hidden in the wooded areas along the St. Regis Community Park. Bears that were painted gold were prize bears, as well as bears painted with ice cream cones won ice cream from Winki's.
Adult education classes keep locals active
As the weather turns cooler and daylight hours are quickly waning, it’s that time of year for Montanans to find recreational activities indoors.
St. Regis travel pillow tradition continues
For the past 23 years Rose Gotcher, from St. Regis has taken to her sewing machine each school year to provide homemade green and gold patterned travel pillows for the high school student athletes. This treasured fluff filled tradition provides some comforts of home during long bus rides to and from games. What started back when her granddaughter was playing volleyball, has now culminated with Gotcher's great granddaughter now receiving a pillow of her own as she plays for the Tiger's. (Photo courtesy/Jesse Allan)
Rescuing Cujo helps abused, neglected pets
Tucked alongside the steep slope of Thompson Peak west of Superior, a shady property filled with evergreens and gentle hills has transformed into the new home and safe haven for dogs needing a second chance.