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by Evelyn Boswell

BOZEMAN -- Two Montana State University researchers co-edited a new book that deals one of the biggest threats facing wildlife populations -- roads.

Anthony P. Clevenger and Marcel P. Huijser of MSU's Western Transportation Institute helped edit "Safe Passages: Highways, Wildlife and Habitat Connectivity" with co-authors Jon Beckmann and Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

The book, published by Island Press, details the latest developments in road ecology and provides a toolbox for individuals and organizations engaged in reducing road-wildlife impacts.

Animal and Food Regulations

by Sen. Greg Hinkle

In the Aug. 8 issue of USA Today, the article titled, "USDA Plans to Require ID for Interstate Livestock" starts out: "Federal officials looking to head off livestock disease outbreaks are drafting regulations that would require farmers to identify animals that move across state lines." The article goes on to say, "The aim is to reduce illness and deaths by making it easier for officials to trace brucellosis, tuberculosis and other diseases to a particular group of animals, location and time".

Whoa! The thought just occurred to me; I wonder if these same officials are drafting regulations requiring the USFWS to track diseased wolves (or deer and elk for that matter) crossing state lines? In the same vein, it does not appear that there is the same concern for diseases brought across our southern border by illegal aliens. These regulations are being drafted after the USDA dropped a very unpopular program known as the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). It appears these new regulations are just another approach to implementing NAIS.

by John Q. Murray

All four local school districts---Frenchtown, Alberton, Superior, and St. Regis---failed to meet federal educational requirements this year, either for individual schools or for the district, the state of Montana reported Friday.

by Bob Mahon

Thanks to all for visiting the Mineral County Republican booth at the Mineral County Fair.

To the editor:

Why is it that prior to an election there are so many rumors, and so many lies flying around about one or two of the candidates? Sure, we all, or at least most of us that believe in freedom and take the time to vote, feel strongly about the positive aspects of a candidate we are backing - or- we feel strongly about the negatives of the opponent. But that, in my mind, and the minds of most of us, is no reason to lie or start false rumors.

by Joyce Doyle

Missoula Public Library will host the second in its series of public forums to review its current building and considering if a new library building is needed. Envision! Missoula County Public Library at a public meeting Saturday, Aug. 14, 1-5 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room on the lower level.

Basset Rescue of Montana
Available for adoption! 406-207-0765
All rescues spayed/neutered, wormed, all shots and vet checked. Heartworm and dental checked as necessary.

Celebrate wildlife! The Ninemile Wildlife Workgroup (www.ninemilewildlife.org) invites you to attend our 2nd annual Community and Wildlife Appreciation Potluck.


WHEN: Sunday, August 15 from 4-7pm

WHERE: Ninemile Community Center in the Ninemile/Huson area.

by John Q. Murray

An Idaho Fish and Game study released this month appears to confirm what Mineral County residents already know: Wolves are killing off the local elk population.

In Idaho's elk management zone bordering Mineral County, the elk population has dropped more than 70 percent since 1998. According to the study, wolf predation in the Lolo Zone is now responsible for the death of about one in every three elk calves.

The report is featured in the August 2010 issue of Idaho Fish and Game News, available at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/news...10/aug.pdf .