Community Notes

Monthly community hearing services will be provided by the Hearing Aid institute at the Alberton Senior Center on June 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. which includes free clean and checks on all hearing instruments (Walk-in) and free check on ears for wax build up (Walk-in).

FWP seeks comment on pilot study for North Fork Blackfoot River fish restoration project

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comment on its proposal to collect baseline information to help in planning for a potential native fish restoration project on the North Fork Blackfoot River. The proposal is outlined in an Environmental Assessment (EA) released by FWP this week. It calls for biologists to collect data this summer that would help them estimate current fish distribution and calculate the volume and placement of the fish toxin, rotenone, that would be required to remove existing nonnative hybrid fish

from the river and tributaries.

Results of this pilot study would be used to guide planning for the project’s next phase, which would be covered under a separate EA and open for additional public review and comment. The next phase would include removal of the nonnative hybrid trout, followed by planting of native westslope cutthroat and bull trout into the area. The potential fish restoration site is located upstream of North Fork Falls on the

North Fork Blackfoot River, which is in the Scapegoat Wilderness and includes portions of the Lolo and the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forests. This location provides a unique, isolated spot that is good habitat for native bull and westslope cutthroat trout and would be protected from recolonization from other fish. The pilot study will take place in small portions of the overall area, located on the

Helena National Forest and the East Fork of the North Fork Blackfoot River.

Warning! The Mineral County Fair is less than two months away

Time to get those gardens going—both veggie and flower, to get that special jewelry box put together, to sew that back-to-school shirt, stir up the yummy raspberry jelly and more. Entries will be taken at the 4-H Building starting on Wednesday night, Aug 1, 2018 at 7 pm. Fair books, complete with schedules and entry forms, will be available free at the usual places by early July.

Fortunately, the fair will be able to use the junior high and grounds again this summer. Superior School District Supt. Scott Kinney gave permission for its use for the last time as the building is scheduled to be razed this fall. The fair board is talking about its replacement for next year with no decisions being made.

There still is a vacant food booth available for rent to any interested non-profit group. If you would like to rent it, please contact food booth coordinator Anndenia Heyer for more information. Racheal Koke is the commercial booth coordinator so contact her is you wish to rent a space.

And, of course, there will be games and activities for the kids, plus the Kelly Hughes Band will be back come Saturday night. Plus there’s the talent show, dog show, daytime entertainment, the associated Quilt Show in the high school and the Lions “Go For the Gold” Rodeo in the arena on Friday and Saturday night.

The 2018 theme is the “Smokin’ Hot Fair” to go along with the “Smokin’ Hot” barbecue set-up raffle package. Tickets available from fair board members.

Questions! Call Deb at 822-3302 or Emily at the extension office at 822-3545. For more info. See you there at the fair!

Summer meals for Alberton kids

Kids eat free all summer long at the Alberton High School starting June 5 until July 26. Lunch will be served on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. from 12 to 1 p.m. For information call (406) 549-0543 or text Summer Meal to 97779.

Lions Club looking for 2018 Rodeo Princess and Junior Rodeo Princess

This year the Superior Lions Club is seeking applications for both a 2018 Junior Rodeo Princess and Rodeo Princess. The Junior Rodeo Princess will serve along with the selected Rodeo Princess and this year’s Rodeo Queen Madison Hill. The Go for the Gold Rodeo will be held during the 2018 Mineral County Fair scheduled for Aug. 3-4.

The competition for both the Junior Rodeo Princess and Rodeo Princess is open to all Mineral County young women between the ages of 13 and 20, who have been a resident of the county for at least 6 months. Applicants must show evidence of involvement in community service and will be tested on horsemanship skills and knowledge.

The winning candidate for Rodeo Princess will receive $50 cash and a $50 gift certificate to Mountain West Co-Op (Cenex) to help defray the cost of her outfit. The 2018 Junior Rodeo Princes, and Rodeo Princess will each receive a custom handmade sash from world renowned sash maker Wendy Russ. The winner in the Junior Rodeo Princess competition will advance to Princess next year and Queen the year following.

This year’s Rodeo Queen Madison Hill will receive $200 check and a $50 gift certificate from Cenex. Both the queen and the princess will receive genuine silver crowns, made by Montana Silversmiths, donated by Lincoln’s Silver Dollar Bar.

The deadline to apply for Superior Lions Rodeo Junior Princess 2018 is June 20. Applications can be picked up at the following locations: Alberton Feed & Supply, 203 Railroad, Alberton, 722-1200; Castles Market, Superior; Idaho Forest Group 126 Hwy 135, St. Regis.

For questions or more information, call Shawn Heyer, Home # 822-4553 Cell (406) 241-3678. E-mail heyerus@yahoo.com

Pool in the Park fundraiser June 8

There will be a fundraiser for the new pool in the Eva Horning Park on June 8 with a BBQ and Bingo. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. with bingo at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Mineral County Fair Grounds.

Meals for seniors

—Superior Senior Center serves free dinners to residents who are 90 years old and older. Dinner is every Wednesday starting at 4:30 p.m.

—St. Regis Senior Center serves lunch every Thursday at noon and on the fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. June 7 is Pork Loin; June 14 is Swiss Steak; June 21 is Corn Beef Hash; June 25 is Teriyaki Beef; June 28 is Chicken Fettuccini.

—The Alberton Senior Center serves lunches on Tues. and Thurs. at noon.

Farmers Market

The Alberton Farmer’s Market is held every Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at the Community Center parking lot.

Annual Trail Rail Run June 9

The June 9 Trail Rail Run will have options of a 50 Mile team relay, 50 Mile Hand Cyclist or individual race lengths of 50 Mile, 50K, 30K, 12K, or 5K. The various race lengths begin along the abandoned Northern Pacific Railroad and Milwaukee Railroad grades tracking from Mullan, Idaho and ending in St. Regis, Montana. The beginning of the 50-mile course follows the historic state line. The route then tracks over two breathtaking historical train trestles and dives under two tunnels. The final portions of the course parallel and weave along the scenic St. Regis River before everyone finishes at the St. Regis Community Park with visiting, music, delicious free food and beer!

All participants will receive a t-shirt, individual 50-Mile runners will receive a finishers jacket as long as they are registered on or before April 15th. Trail Rail Run will make every effort to provide individual, 50-Mile Finishers a jacket, however, any registration after April 15th, will not be guaranteed a jacket. Proceeds will support the further improvement of the trail! Information at trailrailrun.com

Hand-made cards for servicemen around the world

For a second time, members of the De Borgia Historic School House gathered to make greeting cards to send in care packages for servicemen around the world.

Participants, led by committee chairperson, Lynette Walters, assembled precut scraps, glued pieces using one’s own creativity, and talked about the arrival of spring in the West End.

The group, affectionately sometimes referred to as the Happy Homemakers, its original name, had suggested reviving the tradition of craft-making together.

Cards will also be available to sign for servicemen at the annual De Borgia School House Yard Sale June 15 and 16.

FWP Seeking Members for Region 2 Citizen Advisory Committee

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to fill several volunteer positions on the west-central Montana Region 2 Citizen Advisory Committee.

This is a general advisory committee that provides input and feedback to the agency on diverse issues — from wildlife and fisheries management, to access, state parks, outdoor recreation and law enforcement. The committee is designed to have a membership that represents a variety of west-central Montana communities and natural resource interests.

To apply, download an application online at fwp.mt.gov/regions/r2/cac/, or contact FWP at 406-542-5500. Completed applications must be received by Friday, June 29, 2018.

Applicants must live in FWP Region 2, which includes the counties of Deer Lodge, Ravalli, Granite, Mineral, Missoula, Powell and the southwestern portion of Lewis & Clark. Fish, Wildlife and Parks welcomes applications from anyone with an interest in natural resource issues and outdoor recreation.

The function of the committee is to: provide a forum for ongoing, two-way communication; help FWP identify emerging issues; provide advice and perspective on resource and management issues; and assist FWP with creating ideas on regional and statewide issues.

The panel of volunteers typically meets four to six evenings per year in Missoula.

Members serve four-year terms and can reapply when their terms expire. Meals and travel expenses are provided.