Community Briefs for August 7, 2008

Superior High School class scheduling: seniors Monday, August 11, juniors. Tuesday, Aug. 12, sophomores Wednesday, Aug. 13, freshmen Thursday, Aug. 14. All classes start 8 a.m. - noon & 1 – 4 p.m. Call to schedule a time, 822-4851 ext 110. Sports physicals available at the Superior High School Aug. 12 for $25. Call 822-4728 to schedule a time. Volleyball and Football practice begins Aug. 18. New student & incoming 7th & 9th grade orientation Aug. 18 in high school MPR 8:00 p.m. Substitute teacher and aide orientation Aug. 19 in high school MPR 8 p.m. First day of school for K-12 students Aug. 27, 8:25 a.m.

Montana Shakespeare In The Parks begins its landmark 35th season when they return to Superior on Thursday August 14, on the lawn behind the Superior High School. The play " Heartbreak House," will begin at 6 pm. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic supper, and plenty of friends and family to enjoy the evening. The nine-week tour that began in Bozeman will mount nearly 70 performances in 53 communities this summer. Montana Shakespeare In The Parks brings professional productions at no cost to the public to communities throughout Montana, northern Wyoming, eastern Idaho and North Dakota.

Mountain lion hunters must choose to apply by Aug. 29 for a special license drawing or purchase a general license by Aug. 31. Unsuccessful applicants for special licenses may not purchase a general license. The special license is valid in most of western Montana’s regions 1 and 2 during the winter season, Dec. 1 to April 14. The general license is valid in central and eastern Montana’s regions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 and a few hunting districts in western Montana. Both licenses are valid during the fall season, Oct. 26 to Nov. 30. Apply for the special license drawing over the counter at any FWP Regional office by 5 p.m. on Aug. 29; online at fwp.mt.gov by 11:45 p.m. MDT, Aug. 31; or by mail to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, License Section, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620. Applications must be received by Aug. 29. Hunters are urged to check the mountain lion regulations.

Mineral Community Hospital Guild announces the Third Annual Purple Tea to honor cancer survivors. This event is scheduled to coincide with the start of the Relay for Life weekend. All community members are invited; cancer survivors and guests are especially welcome. Fancy refreshments will be provided. The festivities will include speakers and educational presentations. Thursday August 7, 12:00 noon, in the Superior Elementary School Gymnasium. For more, contact Mary Jo Berry, 822-4800. We look forward to seeing you there!

Winners of the Mineral County Republican Central Committee 50/50 drawings Aug. 1 and 2 may claim their prizes by calling Judy Mahon at 822-0555. Friday's winning number was 7679255. Saturday's winning number was 7678820. The winning numbers were drawn at the Mineral County Fair. The winners must claim their prizes by August 13.

The annual Mineral Community Medical Foundation $50,000 Hole-In-One Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 at Trestle Creek. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Please phone 649-2680 to register a team. For more information about teams, fairway and prize sponsorship or carts, contact JoEllen at the Mineral Community Hospital, 822-4841.

Superior Public Schools offers healthy meals every school day. Breakfast costs $1.30, lunch costs $1.90 (K-6), and $2.00 (7-12). Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced-price meals. Reduced-price is $.30 for breakfast, $.40 for lunch. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, use a Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application which will be sent home with your child the first day of school. Return the completed application to the school.

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: 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.

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 will be Aug. 7.

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 will be Aug. 11.

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 will be Aug. 11.

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 or Stang's Grocery. The next meeting will be Aug. 11.

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 will be Aug. 11.

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 will be Aug. 12.

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 will be Aug. 12.

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 will be Aug. 12.

Attention veteran men and women in the Frenchtown area. Kristofor Stonesifer Post 124 of the American Legion wants you to join us! Continue your camaraderie with fellow vets and your service to your community. The post meets every second Tuesday of the month at 1900 hours in the Frenchtown Community Church downstairs room. Please join us! More information available from Post Commander Jim Burdick 626-2492 or Adjutant Rod George 626-5819. The next meeting will be Aug. 12.

The Frenchtown school board meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month, usually in the Elementary School library. For information, call the school district office at 626-2600. The next meeting will be Aug. 12.

The Mineral County Museum meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 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 will be Aug. 12.

Mineral County Weed District Board will meet on August 13, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the MSU-Mineral County Extension Office, 301 Second Ave E., Superior, MT 59872. All meetings are open to the public. An agenda will be posted at the MSU-Mineral County Extension Office.

The Montana legislature's Environmental Quality Council is seeking public comment by Aug. 22 on a draft report and a dozen draft bills related to climate change. EQC members seek comment on: Recycling; Promoting the use of raw materials from Montana in the production of manufactured items; Enhancing mass transit and ensuring adequate transportation planning; Providing more weatherization and energy-efficiency opportunities for low-income and rental housing; Expanding biomass opportunities; and Reviewing requirements that new state buildings exceed current building codes or standards. The full report, "Climate Change: An Analysis of Climate Change Policy Issues in Montana," is available online at: www.leg.mt.gov/eqc or by calling (406) 444-3747. Comments may be submitted by e-mail to snowakowski@mt.gov (subject: "climate change") or to Sonja Nowakowski, Legislative Environmental Policy Office, P.O. Box 201704, Helena, MT 59620-1704.