Mineral County happenings

Cub Scout Pack 4953 of St. Regis held an award ceremony on April 1. Weblos, Ben Lohman and Shane Honeycutt, along with Wolf’s, Cameron Anderson and Micheal Kelley received badges, pins and a belt loop for their participation.

“Our motto in Cub Scouts is :To do our best,” said assistant leader, Sarah Kelley. “We look forward to having more young men join Cub Scouts in the future. We would also like to thank all the family and community members who support us in our quest for preparing for our future.”

Pack 4953 started in Oct. 2016 with Cub Master and Den Leader, Gary Kelley. Additional information about the Pack is available at 406-274-3340.

James and Shirley DeBree honored by Order of Eastern Star

People from Mineral and Sanders County attended a ceremony to celebrate Jim and Shirley DeBree. They were awarded a 50-year Membership pin for Service from the Order of the Eastern Star on Tuesday, Mar. 28. The couple joined Eastern Star in Superior on September 25, 1962. Jim’s folks, Mary and Cecil DeBree, were Worthy Matron and Patron for Mary Baldwin Chapter #87.

Jim was presented his 50-year pin by Worthy Matron Maggie Dahl, while members of Mary Baldwin Chapter read from the 1962 minutes and reminisced with him as he remembered his initiation. Shirley could not attend this evening celebration, so the members gave Jim a dozen roses for her, and will present Shirley with her pin at a later date.

The Order of the Eastern Star is a social, fraternal organization comprised of dedicated women and men who reflect the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work for the good of others. It is considered a privilege to help one another whenever we can, and Jim and Shirley DeBree exemplify the true meaning of what this organization does.

Eastern Star is a nonprofit organization helping to raise funds for many charities such as Heart and Cancer research, Service Dogs for those in need, and providing scholarships for those seeking Christian Ministries education.

After the ceremony everyone enjoyed cake and punch.

The Mineral County Democratic Central Committee, in coordination with Sander County Democrats, are hosting a fun-filled family event promoting Rob Quist for Congress on April 29, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Plains. For additional information contact: Diane Magone, 822-4429 or John Woodland at 822-4317.

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council’s Spring Gala will be held April 15. Tickets are available through council members and at Castle’s Market, and will feature catered food by Superior Meats and music by Mary Kaye, acclaimed country, folk, and western artist. It will be held at the Superior Elementary starting at 6 p.m.

PEAK will be hosting a Masqurade Ball fundraiser at the White Raven Event Center on April 22 from 7 – 11 pm. River Edge will cater the event. DJ Shane will be mixing music and entertaining us through the evening. There will be a Silent Auction where great items/recreational opportunities, will be up for bid. The funds raised at the ball will support the efforts to renovate Alberton’s town park. This is an alcohol free event. For tickets contact the PEAK Foundation.

The Mineral County Performing Arts Council’s Annual Spring Gala will present western singer-songwriter, Mary Kaye on April 15 at the Superior Elementary School. Tickets can be purchased at Castles Market in Superior and includes Hors d’Oeuvres and Desserts. Doors open at 6 pm.

RSVP Community Support Group will present an event honoring Mineral County Veterans on Armed Forces Day on May 20 in Superior. Contact Mary Jo Berry if you have a veteran you would like to be honored. (406) 822-4800.

Pet vaccinations will be provided to area pet owners on April 8 in Alberton at the Town office, next to the Community Center. Call (406) 722-3404 for information.

St. Regis School’s spring break will be held April 10-14.