Superior hospitality: Residents open homes for successful event

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Scott (Sting) Sommers and his brother Sam are renovation dynamos, after remodeling three homes on Stansberry the duo are now working on little house by the creek. Mila Besich-Lira | Sun

Claire (Yang) Kilgore an SHS graudate who now resides in Tucson brought her Antiques to Superior to sell. Mila Besich-Lira | Sun

Superior Sun

Seven local residents opened their home for the seventh annual Home Tour sponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce. The homes each had a unique story and each family has a unique story on how they found Superior and why they decided to invest in these older homes.

The event has become a favorite of Superiorites who have moved away; it has become a time to come home and see how their neighborhoods have stood the test of time and how they are being revitalized one house at a time. There were hugs on Main St. as people realized they were running into former classmates and neighbors. Some purposefully came home to Superior, like Claire Yang who in now an antique dealer. Her business did quite well at the antique mall set up at the Magma Club.

Everyone who took the tour had a chance to visit with each of the homeowners and learn the story of their homes, why they came to Superior, how they found Superior. Each story varied but one common statement was the fact that surroundings were beautiful.

For Steve and Shirley Homquist, their home affectionately named the “guacamole house,” they moved here to get away from the complicated big city life. Gary and Dixie Briegel were looking to retire and they found a house that became a recycling project furthering their life mantra of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” The Summers Brother Scott (Sting) and Sam – there is an obsession with the English Bermuda color scheme of pale yellow, with black trims and red doors. The two brothers have started renovating homes in Superior and took on a challenge of renovating three homes on Stanberry. Drive by that neighborhood and you will have a hard time remembering what those almost crumbling homes looked like. One of their homes had been a boarding house for miners in its early day. A cool basement used to be able to house five miners.

Mariliee Lasch, once again wrangled up many local artists and the Mata Ortiz Potters for the art show and sale. There was an assortment of things to buy and fortunately our local stores had plenty of scarves and sweaters for sale. They came in helpful with the cold winds that pounded the town on Saturday.

The Home Tour was once again a huge success, Superior was shining brightly, the restaurants were packed and sidewalks full. We mustn’t forget that these events do not go on without a hitch. Sue Anderson and her cadre of volunteers and coordinators must be acknowledged for once again planning this event for all to enjoy.

Mila Besich (471 Posts)

Mila Besich is a resident of Superior with two children. She volunteers for many local organizations. She is an experienced fundraiser and event planner for Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition. She covers some of the area town councils and schools.


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