Community Notes: Week ending Dec. 26 Published Dec. 29, 2008 MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Scouts collecting recyclables As part of their World Conservation Project, Scouts from Pack 43 will be collecting newspapers and aluminum cans through March 31. Anyone wishing to contribute to the project with donations can contact Char Ross at 771-1210 for more information or collection pick-up. Preschool screenings to be held in January Local special education personnel and school psychologists along with quality of life specialists, an optometrist and audiologist will conduct preschool screenings at the Youth Center Jan. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Children up to age 5, excluding those currently in kindergarten who are military family members are eligible to be tested for vision, hearing, motor skills, communication and basic concept skills. Screenings take approximately one hour and appointments are required. Call 268-6025 for an appointment. Only 40 slots are available. Commissary holiday hours updated The commissary will be closed Friday, Dec. 26. The store will also be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 and open regular hours Friday, Jan. 2. Christmas tree recycling, holiday refuse schedule There will be a dumpster located at Goddard and 72nd Street N. for recycling Christmas trees Dec. 26 through Jan. 12, 2009. The trees will be chopped into mulch and top soil mix. For more information, call 731-6448. Additionally, changes to the refuse collection in base housing are as follows: The Dec. 26 pickup will move to Dec. 27 and the Jan. 2 pickup will move to Jan. 3. Question should be directed to the refuse manager at 731-6549. Hours of operation outlined Effective Jan. 5, 2009, the finance customer service hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Missile filed and shift workers can call 731-3193 for an appointment. Questions should be directed to Senior Master Sgt. Dave Tuck at 731-4020.