Community Briefs for June 19, 2008

Drummond Senior Pro Rodeo at the American Legion Gold Star Post 125 Rodeo Grounds, Drummond, Sunday June 29. Slack - 8:00 a.m., Parade - 12:00 Noon, Rodeo - 2:00 P.M. Events and Age Groups: Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding - 40+; Steer Wrestling - 40+; Calf Roping - 40-50, 50-60, 60+, 68+; Team Roping - 40-50, 50-60, 60+; Ladies Barrel Racing - 40-50, 50-60, 60+; Ribbon Roping - 40-50, 50-60, 60+; Ladies Breakaway Roping - 40+; Men's Breakaway roping - 68+. Local Entries Welcome. Local Entries must call the national office to purchase a permit prior to enrollment. Call 928-684-9566. Entries taken at Central entry office on June 18th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. only. Entry Fees - $75.00 per event, plus office charge.

Donations of cash or prizes are sought for the first annual summer solstice Poker Ride on June 21 to benefit Mineral County Search and Rescue (in memory of Jack Ermels). Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the Four Aces Bar, Superior, $5 per hand. We gladly accept and appreciate all donations, which are 100 percent tax deductible. For more, contact Mike Byrnes, 822-2727.

The adult education course “Basic Computer Literacy” will be taught in Frenchtown Tuesday nights from 6-8 p.m. starting June 17. Topics include: hardware, installation and setup, printing, email accounts, Internet searches, using the World Wide Web, attachments, word processing and spreadsheets. The two-hour class costs $10. To register, call Debbie Tholstrom, 626-2600 by the Friday before the class.

Join folks from the Great Burn Study Group for weekend trips into the Great Burn this summer, monitoring weeds, wildlife, trail conditions, signs, and more, collecting important information for management of this rugged backcountry area. Upcoming trips: June 21-22: Great Burn - Heart Lake, Mont.; June 27-28: Great Burn - Fish Lake, Idaho; July 12- 13: Pollock Ridge, Idaho; July 19- 20: Great Burn - Fish Lake, Idaho; July 26-27: Ward Eagle, Mont.; Aug. 2-3: Great Burn - Stateline Trail; Aug. 9-10: Petty Mountain, Mont.; Aug. 16-17: Sheep Mountain and Stateline, Mont./Idaho; Aug. 23-24: Roland Point, Idaho; Aug. 30-31: Bighorn Weitas, Idaho; Sept. 6-7: Mallard Larkins, Idaho. For more, contact Beverly Dupree, 406-240-9901.

AA Meeting in Alberton every Tuesday at the Alberton Methodist Church. Start at 7 p.m. and open to the public.

TOPS Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Monday evening at 5:45 p.m. in the Frenchtown Community Church basement. For more information, call Julie at 626-5355.

The Mineral County Friends of the Library welcomes new members to help support the county library system. Please join us in our meetings every third Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m., in the foyer of the Superior branch Library. Call Leslie Heppe, 822-4650, Jim Goss, 822-5000, or Dan Arnsan, 822-4935. The next meeting will be June 20.

The Mineral County Conservation District usually meets at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday at the Extension Office. All meetings are open to the public and an agenda will be posted at the MSU-Mineral County Extension Office, 301 Second Ave E., Superior, MT 59872.The June meeting will be held on June 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

The Mineral Community Hospital Board meets the 4th Thursday of each month. For more information, phone: 822-4841. The next meeting will be June 26.

The ABC-TV reality show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is looking for Montana hometown heroes whose single-family home deserves a makeover that will make a huge difference in their lives. To nominate a Montana family, email your phone number and a short description of the family story to castmontana@gmail.com. Include the names and ages of each member of the household along with a description of the major challenges within the home, and explain why this family is deserving, heroic, or a positive role model in their community. The deadline for nominations is June 27. For more, see abc.go.com / primetime / xtremehome.

The Ninemile Bear-Resistant Container Loaner Program provides residents with an opportunity to try out bear-resistant garbage containers. Multiple sizes to fit all your storage needs! Please call 626-1919 for more information.

The Ninemile Wildlife Workgroup meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Ninemile Ranger Station's Visitor Center. Residents of Ninemile, Sixmile, Huson and Petty Creek are especially welcome to join us in our efforts to maintain the historic and regionally important Ninemile Wildlife Corridor which overlays these areas. Need volunteers for field projects or community outreach. For more information, call 626-5675. The next meeting is set for July 1.

The Alberton town council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more information, contact PO Box 115, Alberton, Montana 59820. Phone: 722-3404 Email: townofalberton@blackfoot.net. The next meeting is set for July 1.

Do you live in Mineral County and need transportation to Missoula? The Mineral County Pioneer Council offers this service to all ages and groups the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays. Seating is limited and must be reserved. Are you caring for a Senior and live in Mineral County and needing time for yourself. Contact Linda at 649-2019 or 649-7145.

Superior Mountain Lodge #110 meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month beginning at 7 p.m. The next meeting is set for July 1.

Alberton American Legion Post 131 meets at 7:30 p.m. every first Thursday of the month at the Alberton Senior Center. For more information, call Harve Murray, Post Commander at 722-3335, Ken Vick, Vice Commander at 722-0118, or Jim Johnson, Adjutant, at 722-3159. The next meeting is set for July 3.

The Bitterroot Resource Conservation and Development group meets every first Monday from 10 a.m. to noon in the County Commissioner’s Office in Superior. The next meeting is set for July 7.

The St. Regis Community Council meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 pm. For more information, 39 Lobo Loop PO Box 278, St. Regis, Montana 59866. The next meeting is set for July 8.

The Superior school board meets the second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., in the Elementary School's Science/Art Room. For more information, contact PO Box 400, Superior, Montana 59872, phone 822-4851. The next meeting is set for July 8.

The Mineral County Historical Society meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. the Mineral County Extension Office. For information, contact Kay Strombo 822-4626, Sue McLees 822-4974, or Chuck Mead, 722-3182, or email mchs1976@blackfoot.net. Check out our newly revamped website at http://mineral-museum.tripod.com. The next meeting is set for July 8.

Frenchtown Kristofor Stonesifer Post 124 of the American Legion meets every second Tuesday of the month at 1900 hours in the Frenchtown Community Church downstairs room. Adjutant Rod George 626-5819. The next meeting is set for July 8.

The St. Regis School District meets the second Wednesday of each month at the school library. Call for the meeting times. PO Drawer K, St. Regis, Montana 59866, phone 649-2311. The next meeting is set for July 9.

The Nine Mile Community Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Nine Mile Community Center. For more information, contact Colleen Jones 626-4109 or Bob Brugh 626-4687. The next meeting is set for July 9.

The Women's Auxiliary of Alberton American Legion Post 131 meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more information, call Bernadine Vick at 722-0118. The next meeting is set for July 10.

The Mineral Community Hospital Guild meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Tamarack Clinic. New members are always welcome. Meeting starts at 12:00 with lunch provided. Questions please call 822-4800. The next meeting is set for July 10.

The St. Regis Sewer Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the St. Regis Community Center. The next meeting is set for July 10.

The Superior town council meets the second Monday of each month in the conference room at the City Hall offices, 305 W. Main, Superior. Mail: PO Box 729, Superior, Montana 59872. Phone: 822-4672, fax: 822-3594. Email: supertwn@bigsky.net. The next meeting is set for July 14.

The Alberton school board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Math Room. For more information, contact PO Box 330, Alberton, Montana 59820 or phone 722-4413. The next meeting is set for July 14.

The St. Regis Resort Board meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the St. Regis Community Center. For more information, PO Box 151, St. Regis MT 59866, or phone 649-1009. All meetings are open to the public. An agenda will be posted at the St. Regis Post Office. The next meeting is set for July 14.

The Frenchtown Rural Fire District board of trustees meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Frenchtown station #1. For information about the agenda, contact the fire district at 626-5791. The next meeting is set for July 14.