Monthly Archives: January 2021

Jan 31, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times

Jan 31, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho

Reminder: We are still under a boil water order until further notice.

Community Calendar:

Apr 17 – Boil water order issued
Aug 11 – Valley County Mask Order
(details below)
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From Valley County

Valley County Mask-Up
A county-wide mask mandate was approved the CDH August 11th, and is now in effect for Valley County. (link)
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Local Events:

(No events scheduled at this time.)
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Village News:

Winter Storms

The weather service issued a winter storm warning for Wednesday, but it kept snowing until early Saturday morning, giving us 13.5″ of new snow over 4 days. As of Sunday morning we have 20″ of snow on the flat down by the school house.

Webcam view of the village looking west on the afternoon of January 30th
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January Precipitation History:

Year: Water / Snow
2021: 2.58″ / 23.9″
2020: 3.34″ / 38.6″
2019: 2.45″ / 19.0″
2018: 2.67″ / 17.7″
2017: 2.64″ / 17.8″
2016: 1.87″ / 10.7″
2015: 1.70″ / 7.5″
2014: 1.58″ / 8.4”
2013: 1.80″ / 16.0″
2012: 2.36″ / 11.9″
2011: 2.05″ / 7.8″
2010: 1.91″ / 12.75″
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Yellow Pine General Store

Please welcome Josh Jones as the new owner of the Yellow Pine General Store.
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Critters

Be Fox Aware

* Do not feed foxes human food
* Feed domestic pets indoors
* Make sure your pets are updated on Rabies vaccines
* Small pets could become a snack

Be Mountain Lion Aware

* NEVER run away from a mountain lion. The lion’s instinct is to chase and ultimately catch what they perceive as potential prey.
* NEVER turn your back on a lion. Always face them while making yourself look as large as you can. Yell loudly, but don’t scream. A high-pitched scream may mimic the sound of a wounded animal.
* SLOWLY back away while maintaining eye contact with the lion.
* Safety equipment you may choose to carry could include bear spray, a noise device, like an air-horn, and if you walk in the dark, a very bright flashlight.
* If you are attacked, fight back!
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Road Reports

Link: to current road reports.
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Yellow Pine US Mail

The 3-day a week mail delivery started Nov 2nd. The Post Office in Yellow Pine is open six days a week year around: M-F 845am-245pm Saturday 9am-245pm. Forever Stamp: 55 cents. Support our local post office and purchase your holiday stamps here.
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Yellow Pine Transfer Station

The road to the dump was plowed Saturday (Jan 30) and Lakeshore came in Sunday (Jan 31) to empty the dumpsters.

20190429Dump2-b Yellow Pine Transfer Station (aka, the dump)

Please do not abuse our Transfer Station or we may lose it. Household trash must be placed in the bins, flattened cardboard boxes can also go into the bins. Do not stack trash in front of the doors. Woody yard debris only for the burn pile. No furniture, appliances, tires or construction debris allowed, those items must be hauled out to the Donnelly station by you.

The Yellow Pine Transfer Station is Valley County responsibility. If it is not kept tidy, use of the Transfer Station may be revoked. That would result in residents having to take all household trash and yard waste to the Donnelly Transfer Station.

If Dumpsters Are Full, Contact Lake Shore Disposal at: (208) 634-7176
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Local Groups

YPWUA News:

The annual Water meeting for 2020 was held July 5th at the Community Hall 2pm.
link: minutes 20200705YPWUA.docx

Boil Water Order issued April 17, 2020. This could last until leaks are repaired.

Update Nov 29: Warren replaced the water meter because of inconsistent readings. With the new meter, the community is currently using over 55,000 gallons of water per day. A leak has been identified and will be repaired as soon as we can coordinate the contractor, equipment needed and weather together. It is difficult to get everything planned in the winter. When the repair is scheduled, the community will have a few days notice before the water is shut down. Since we are using more water than the rated use through the sand filters, the boil order will remain in effect. We continue the grant request process that is extremely slow. – Steve H

Update Nov 25: the boil order is still in effect due to the large quantity of water that is leaking from the system. – Warren D

Boil Water Advisory Notice

Boil Your Water Before Using

Bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food until further notice.

This Boil Water Advisory Notice applies to The Yellow Pine Water System

The system is being monitored and checked daily for compliance.

You will be informed when you no longer need to boil your water.

Please share this information with other people who drink this water, especially anyone who may not get this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).

You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

State Water System ID#: 4430059 Date distributed: 3-22-2020

Notice of Intent to File an Application with USDA, Rural Development

The Yellow Pine Water Users Association, Yellow Pine, Idaho intends to file an Application with USDA, Rural Development to obtain a drinking water system facility Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant (ECWAG). Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant (ECWAG).

If any additional information is needed, please contact:
Willie Sullivan
Treasurer
ypwater @ gmail.com

Distributed to Yellow Pine Water Users Association customers via Yellow Pine Times on June 12, 2020.
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VYPA News:

VYPA Meetings are the 2nd Saturday of June, July, August, and September (June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11) at 2:00pm at the Community Hall.

Village Council members:
Deb Filler, Chairman
Matt Huber, Vice Chairman
Ronda Rogers, Treasurer
Rhonda Egbert, Secretary
Ron Noel, Member at Large

Anyone interested in being a part of the Festival Planning/Working committee, please contact Deb Filler. Meetings will begin at the end of January. Even if you aren’t physically in YP, you can participate in the committee.

VYPA Bylaws adopted 8/8/2020 (link)

YPAC Corp Bylaws (link)
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YPFD News:

After Action Report meeting Oct 13, 2020 (no minutes yet.)

YPFD had a budget meeting on September 30th at 10am at the fire station. (No minutes yet.)

Make sure to keep your chimney clean. Cleaning brushes can be borrowed from the YPFD.

YPFD COVID19 Policy

link: YPFD Covid 19 SOP

link: Covid-19 EMS (May 23)

Pile burning: Dress appropriately, have enough help on hand (people, water and tools) and make a firebreak before you start. Call your local fire protection district chief to let them know you’ll be conducting a debris burn. This saves them from sending emergency responders to your property if they are not needed. Do NOT burn on breezy afternoons.

Better yet, “Bring It, Don’t Burn It”, you can take your yard waste (limbs, pine needles, brush, etc.) to the burn pile at the Transfer Station on the south end of the turn-around. Remember, keep the pile neat. Woody debris only, no nails, no cardboard and no furniture! The Boise NF will burn the pile in the fall when it is safe and doesn’t pollute our fine YP air.

YP Fire Commissioners:
Sue Holloway – District 1
Dan Stiff – District 2
Merrill Saleen – District 3
Tim Rogers – Fire Chief

Yellow Pine Fire Protection District Community Service Notice

The purpose of this letter is to show how you as a Yellow Pine Resident can help protect your structure against a wildland fire by being “Fire Wise.” Click the link: to view 20190724 Yellow Pine Fire Protection mitigation
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Biz Listings:

The Corner (208) 633-3325
Starting Nov 3rd open 3 days a week on mail days.
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Yellow Pine Tavern (208) 633-2233
Winter Closure: November 14, 2020 to April 16, 2021
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Yellow Pine Lodge (208) 633-3377
Closed Nov 3rd for winter.
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Yellow Pine General Store (208) 633-3300
New owner, plans to open this spring.
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Murph’s RV Park & Mary’s Cabins
FB page link
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Knotty Kat Crochet Works – 208-502-0940
FB page link
open Tue – Sat, 9-5
Yellow Pine eggs $3/doz
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Buck Horn Outfitters LLC 208-633-3614
Tom & Sarah Lanham
156 Yellow Pine Ave, Yellow Pine Id 83677
website:
Facebook:

Wapiti Meadow Ranch – Johnson Creek (208) 633-3217
or 208-315-3554 – cabin rentals
website:

Deadwood Outfitters
website:
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Local Fuel Suppliers

Amerigas Phone: (208) 634-8181
Ed Staub & Sons Phone: (208) 634-3833
Diamond Fuel & Feed Phone: (208) 382-4430 open 830am-5pm Monday-Friday, closed weekends.
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Outside Biz that will service Yellow Pine:

The Star-News

click to subscribe:
A reminder that those who live in other states can subscribe to the online edition only since the mail can take days for hard copy to reach them.

Rocky Mountain Mechanical – Plumbing – Heating – Air conditioning
(208) 365-PIPE (7473), Emmett, will service Yellow Pine

Elkhorn Heating & Cooling
(208) 906-4067 Middleton, Idaho, will service Yellow Pine

B&T Safety Solutions LLC
208-271-1600 Based out of Donnelly
Snow removal, cleaning chimneys and stoves, we do cabin staining/chinking as well
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Local Observations:

Monday (Jan 25) overnight low of 4 degrees, mostly clear sky this morning with a little thin high haze, estimated 13″ snow on the ground. Pine squirrel, chickadees and nuthatches visiting. Thin overcast and filtered sunshine at lunch time, high of 30 degrees. Chilly mid-afternoon, below freezing, calm and mostly high thin haze. Hazy sky and filtered moonlight before midnight.

Tuesday (Jan 26) overnight low of -1 degree, cracks in the overcast this morning and 13″ of snow on the ground. Jays, a clarks nutcracker (briefly), chickadees, nuthatches, a hairy woodpecker and the pine squirrel visiting. Gray overcast at lunch time, high of 27 degrees. A few flakes of snow fell early afternoon for a short while. Overcast late afternoon and below freezing plus wind chill from light breezes. Broken cloud cover and weak moonlight before midnight. Clear and cold after midnight. Started snowing after 7am, by 9am snowing pretty good.

Wednesday (Jan 27) 24 hour low of 11 degrees from Tuesday morning. By 1030am we had 1″ new snow (SWE=0.07″) and 14″ on the ground, low clouds and snowing pretty good. A pair of hairys and a downy woodpecker, nuthatches, chickadees, jays and the pine squirrel visiting. Snowing pretty good (another inch), socked in to the valley floor and breezy at lunch time, high of 31 degrees. Mail truck made it in on time. Snowing pretty good early afternoon, gusty breezes and snow blowing out of the trees, low visibility at times. By 3pm we had 3″ new snow since the morning measurement, still snowing, below freezing and gusty breezes, ridges socked in. Still snowing at dusk, calmer and below freezing. More snow had accumulated by 9pm. Snowed all night.

Thursday (Jan 28) 24 hour low of 26 degrees from Wednesday morning (high of 31 degrees this morning) low overcast and light snowfall. Measured 5″ new snow on the board (SWE=0.32″) and 18″ snow on the ground. A pair of hairys and a downy woodpecker, chickadees, nuthatches, jays and the pine squirrel visiting. Still snowing lightly at lunch time and low clouds, high of 35 degrees. Break in the snow around 4pm, about 1/4″ accumulation but mostly melting as it was above freezing. A few more flakes late afternoon then another break at dusk. Snowing lightly after dark. Still snowing lightly at midnight. Light snow all night, then moderate snow early morning. (Bulk of snow fell after 6am.)

Friday (Jan 29) overnight low of 30 degrees, 4.5″ new snow (SWE=0.31″) and 21″ on the ground, low overcast and snowing pretty good – about an inch per hour. Northern flicker, jays, 2 hairys and a downy woodpecker, numerous chickadees and some nuthatches visiting, (the squirrel showed up later.) Socked in and steady wet snow at lunch time, high of 36 degrees. Snowed until mid-afternoon (settled down to 1.5″ from 3″ earlier), above freezing and clouds lifted from floor to below ridge tops. Snowing pretty good before midnight. Snowed until 7am.

Saturday (Jan 30) overnight low of 24 degrees, 3″ new snow (SWE=026″) and 22″ on the ground, broken overcast this morning. Jays, a pair of hairy woodpeckers, nuthatches, several chickadees, a dark-eyed junco and the pine squirrel visiting. Overcast at lunch time, a few icicles dripping, high of 34 degrees. Above freezing, overcast and a biting breeze before sundown. Cloudy and just below freezing at dusk. Partly clear and filtered moonlight before midnight.

Sunday (Jan 31) overnight low of 10 degrees, partly clear sky this morning, measured 20″ snow on the ground. Lots of chickadees, a few nuthatches, jays, a hairy woodpecker and the pine squirrel visiting. Thickening overcast at lunch time. Partly sunny early afternoon and icicles dripping, high of 43 degrees. Gusty breezes mid-afternoon. Mostly clear and cold breezes at sunset. Calmer and mostly clear at dusk.
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Idaho News:

635 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

Jan 29, 2021 Local News 8

Idaho officials reported 635 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on Friday.

That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 162,355.

There are a total of 132,217 confirmed cases and 30,138 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. …

The state said 94,071 people have received the vaccine, and 114,372 total doses have been administered. …

4 new deaths were reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 1,725.

full story: [Valley County 710 casts 4 deaths.]
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Idaho Thursday, January 28

source: KTVB
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[Valley County] Cases Total 654

By Tom Grote for The Star-News Jan 28, 2021

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Valley County since the start of the pandemic rose to 654 cases by Tuesday, up 34 cases from 620 a week ago, health officials said.

St. Luke’s McCall on Tuesday reported 556 total positive cases from testing done at the hospital, up 31 cases from 525 a week ago.

Cascade Medical Center reported 98 positive cases through Monday, or three more than the 95 cases reported last week.

Central District Health reported 562 of the positive cases were confirmed to be Valley County residents as of Tuesday, which is 37 more than the 525 cases reported a week ago.

The difference between the hospital figures and the health department figures are those who tested positive but did not declare Valley County as their residence.

Three confirmed deaths and one probable death of Valley County residents related to COVID-19 have been reported.

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Cascade hospital to start COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 65+

St. Luke’s McCall hopes to schedule older residents soon

By Tom Grote for The Star-News Jan 28, 2021

Cascade Medical Center expects to give 500 people COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, including the first group of people age 65 and older.

All 500 appointments have been filled for Wednesday’s clinic at the Cascade American Legion Hall, hospital CEO Tom Reinhardt said.

St. Luke’s McCall is also hoping to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to those age 65 and older next week, but was still waiting Wednesday for authorization from the hospital’s parent company, St. Luke’s Health System, hospital Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer Amber Green said.

More clinics will be scheduled in Cascade as more vaccine becomes available, Reinhardt said.

Those wishing to be vaccinated in Cascade should go to http://cascademedicalcenter.net and complete a form. Hospital staffers will call back to schedule an appointment.

More than 900 people have requested the vaccine from Cascade Medical Center, Reinhardt said.

The vaccine will be the first of two required to provide full immunization. Those who are vaccinated Wednesday will receive appointments for the second dose, he said.

As of Wednesday, 719 residents of Valley County had received only the first of two required doses of the COVID-19 vaccine while 94 residents had received both doses, according to figures from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

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6 Common Myths and Facts About COVID-19 Vaccine, Debunked by CDH

by Erika Lee Wednesday, January 27th 2021 CBS2

Here are the six most common myths Central District Health says are frequently assumed about the COVID-19 vaccine and why they say they’re not true.

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7 more Idaho children diagnosed with MIS-C

All of the children diagnosed with the rare complication of COVID-19 have required hospitalization, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

January 28, 2021 KTVB

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said Thursday that seven more children in Idaho have been diagnosed with a serious inflammatory illness linked to COVID-19.

The children, who were sickened by Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) between November and early January, were not previously added to the state’s count. In some of the cases, public health investigations were only recently completed, according to Health and Welfare.

The new additions bring Idaho’s total number of confirmed MIS-C cases to 16 since the beginning of the pandemic.

MIS-C is a rare complication that causes inflammation in a child’s organs, brain, eyes, or skin, and can be fatal.

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Photos: McCall, Valley County gets pummeled with lots and lots of snow

CBS2 Jan 28, 2021

link: to photo gallery
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McCall sees more than 2 feet of snow in 2 days

by CBS2 News Staff Friday, January 29th 2021

The most recent weather pattern is dumping snow into the McCall area.

According to the National Weather Service, McCall has seen 25.5 inches of snow over the last two days.

NWS says this is the most snow over a two-day period since January 1971, and it’s the fifth-highest amount over the course of two days since records began in 1905.

More snow is expected today!

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Snow bike races continue despite McCall Winter Carnival cancellation

By Steve Dent Jan 29, 2021 KIVI

Cascade, Idaho — The organizers of the McCall Winter Carnival made the difficult decision to cancel the carnival, it would have taken place this weekend.

Normally thousands of people make their way to McCall for this annual tradition, but despite the cancellation due to concerns over the coronavirus one event was able to continue.

On Saturday, a unique race with deep ties to Idaho will take center stage in Cascade.

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Area home, lot sales surge in 2020

McCall, NM see largest growth in prices, land sales

By Tom Grote for The Star-News Jan 28, 2021

Sales of homes and lots in 2020 reached levels not seen since the real estate boom of the 2000s, according to local Realtors and sales reports.

“Everyone wants a slice of paradise,” said Will Minshall, associate broker with The McCall Real Estate Company. “Buyers are looking for places with less people.”

Realtors responding to an informal survey by The Star-News offered mixed opinions on where the buyers are coming from.

Home sales increased 23% in 2020 over 2019 with sales of lots and acreages soaring to a 61% gain in 2020 over the prior year, according to figures compiled by the Mountain Central Association of Realtors.

The figures include sales in Valley County and the New Meadows area in Adams County.

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Tamarack Resort submits ambitious expansion plans for the mountain

The resort has filed for a special use permit with Forest Service that would greatly expand operations with six new aerial lifts including a 10-person gondola.

January 28, 2021 KTVB

As more snow continues to fall in Idaho’s mountains, Tamarack Resort is looking to the future with an ambitious expansion plan.

The all-season resort near Donnelly has filed for a special use permit with the U.S. Forest Service to more than double its mountain terrain for winter and summer recreation.

Tamarack Resort has spent the past 18 months updating its Master Development Plan (MDP), which sets the resort’s long-term development vision and identifies the mountain terrain necessary for expanding winter and summer operations on lands administered by the Boise National Forest.

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Public Lands:

Focus Group looks at endowment land surrounding Payette Lake

By Steve Dent Jan 28, 2021 KIVI

The Idaho Department of Lands manages 183,000 acres of land around Payette Lake and Little Payette Lake. On Thursday, interested stakeholders came together to form a focus group and hold their first virtual meeting.

Endowment Land was handed over when Idaho became a state, but it came with a catch. Endowment Land has to be managed to maximize revenue.

“These lands were pulled out of the public domain and given to the state to be managed in a way to produce income for public schools and other beneficiaries,” said Dustin Miller of the Idaho Department of Lands.

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Idaho State Parks sees record-breaking visitation numbers

By Katie Kloppenburg Jan 28, 2021 KIVI

Idaho State Parks had a record-breaking year with 7,6571,582 people visiting the parks in 2020. The previous record was set in 2019 with 6,468,159 visitors, after several years of steady growth.

“It’s a mind-boggling number,” said Brian Beckley, chairman of the Idaho Parks and Recreation Board, which oversees the department. “Never before have we had so many people come out to our parks. But with the pandemic keeping people indoors and isolated, outdoor recreation became one of the few things people could do responsibly to beat COVID cabin fever.”

The visitation figure accounts for day users and campers, according to a news release. Beckley said it is great to see so many people experiencing some of Idaho’s most special places, but it also meant more strain and wear on park facilities and staff.

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USDA Forest Service Chief Announces New Acting Regional Forester for Intermountain Region

Ogden, Utah, January 27, 2021 – USDA Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen has announced Mary Farnsworth as Acting Regional Forester for the Forest Service Intermountain Region located in Ogden, Utah. As Acting Regional Forester, Farnsworth will oversee management of more than 32 million acres of national forest and grasslands, in six states with over 2,500 employees. In her new role as Acting Regional Forester, Farnsworth will play an essential role in carrying out agency and regional goals including enhancing shared stewardship opportunities; emphasizing, strengthening and strategically planning future program delivery of recreation and range programs; and increasing the Region’s ability to treat priority landscapes to reduce the risk of wildfire.

Farnsworth is currently serving as the Deputy Regional Forester for the Intermountain Region. Previously, she was the Forest Supervisor on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. Beginning her career on the Umatilla National Forest in 1987, Farnsworth has dedicated more than 30 years to the agency. She has held a variety of leadership and staff positions across the agency including in the agency national headquarters in Washington, D.C., California, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. Farnsworth has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forest Management from Humboldt State University in northern California.

“I look forward to building upon the amazing work this region has accomplished in the past few years.” said Farnsworth. “My focus will be building upon the principles of shared stewardship by maintaining and enhancing partnerships with state, tribal and local partners to ensure we maintain healthy, productive and sustainable forest lands on behalf of the American people.”

Farnsworth is taking over the position left vacant in April 2020, when Nora Rasure retired after serving 6 years as the Regional Forester for the Intermountain Region. In the interim, Frank Beum has been assigned as the Acting Regional Forester and will return to his role as the Deputy Regional Forester for the Forest Service Southern Region in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Critter News:

Close of a long, distinguished career

Appaloosa spent 20 years working in the Frank Church wilderness

By Max Silverson for The Star-News Jan 28, 2021

Ajax, a 23-year-old Appaloosa, has settled into pack-horse retirement after 20 years and more than 15,000 miles of leading pack trains through the Frank Church – River of No Return Wilderness.

Ajax likely has more miles and days on the trail in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness than any horse alive, said Payette National Forest Wilderness Management Specialist Patrick Brown, who bought Ajax as a young colt in 2000 and trained him as a pack leader.

The 2.3-million acre Frank Church wilderness east of McCall prohibits motorized travel, so most Forest Service work depends on pack trains to move gear and supplies in and out. Tasks range from trail and facility maintenance to firefighting and historic restoration.

Ajax was primarily responsible for leading a pack [string] of about eight mules, but he was sometimes saddled with cargo.

Having a competent and reliable lead horse is essential for safety and efficiency, because much can go wrong when leading a string of eight animals each weighing 1,100 pounds stretching for 60 feet, Brown said.

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Courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service
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Fish and Game to reduce Idaho moose hunting tags for next season as population drops

Available tags for antlerless moose will drop from 74 to just three for the upcoming season.

January 29, 2021 KTVB

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game announced a major reduction in the number of moose tags that will be available for hunters next season. The reduction comes as biologists are working to figure out what is causing declining population and low calf survival for moose across the state.

Overall, Fish and Game will reduce available bull moose tags from 560 to 542 for the 2021-2022 hunting season, while available antlerless moose tags will drop from 74 to just three tags.

IDFG Director Ed Schriever said the department is trying determine the cause of the decline and reverse it in order to keep a healthy number of moose in Idaho.

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GPS collars help Idaho Fish and Game track deer and elk populations

By Lynsey Amundson Jan 28, 2021 KIVI

Idaho Fish and Game is using GPS collars to track deer and elk populations to help them better understand migrations, predation, and if any action needs to be taken to help these populations.

“It allows us to determine what management actions are necessary to manage that population effectively,” said Rick Ward, IDFG Deer, and Elk Coordinator.

They can set the collars to ping them as many times a day as they want, as well as detect when one of the animals have died.

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Officers find 25 more whole waterfowl carcasses dumped in Emmett

by Ryan L Morrison Thursday, January 28th 2021 CBS2

For the second time this week, Idaho Fish and Game officers have found an egregious amount of whole waterfowl carcasses dumped in the Treasure Valley.

IDFG officers say they found 25 whole waterfowl carcasses north of Emmett on Van Deusen Road. The mix of birds included mallards, teal and northern pintails.

Fish and Game conservation officer Josh Leal is investigating the incident and would like to find any potential eyewitnesses.

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Fish & Game News:

Safety tips when living in proximity to mountain lions

By Terry Thompson, Regional Communications Manager
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Incidents of human-wildlife conflict with mountain lions have diminished in the Wood River Valley but sporadic reports of lions in residential areas continue to come into the Magic Valley Regional Office.

Reports of mountain lions in the Wood River Valley are down considerably from the winter of 2019-2020. Last year, Fish and Game reported nearly 100 incidents involving mountain lions in the Wood River Valley, which included several attacks on pets.

While reports have diminished this winter, mountain lions continue to live throughout the Wood River Valley. Fish and Game continues to receive reports, most of which involve lions moving through neighborhoods or sightings of lions in yards.

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Hunters will see big reduction in antlerless moose tags, similar sheep and goat tags for 2021-22 seasons

By Roger Phillips, Public Information Supervisor
Thursday, January 28, 2021

Fish and Game biologists are trying to find out why moose populations are declining and reverse it

Fish and Game Commission on Jan. 28 set moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat seasons for 2021-22 during its meeting in Nampa. Changes include reductions in tags available for all three species, including substantial decreases in moose tags, particularly antlerless tags, and minor adjustments to tags for bighorn sheep and mountain goats.

The new seasons will be posted on Fish and Game’s website in early-to-mid March and available in printed rules booklets at Fish and Game offices and license vendors in mid-to-late March. The controlled hunt application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats is April 1- 30.

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Winter surveys show high numbers of mule deer fawns in the Upper Snake

By Morgan Pfander, Wildlife Regional Biologist
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Mule deer fawn numbers are looking really good across much of the Upper Snake Region as we head into the rough part of winter. “Our fawn production across the region was pretty incredible,” says Wildlife Manager Curtis Hendricks. “I think that we have only had fawn ratios rivaling these numbers on the east side of the interstate on one other occasion.”

Wildlife Biologists conducted mule deer herd composition flights this past December in each of the region’s mule deer data analysis units (DAUs). The Upper Snake Region includes portions of 5 mule deer DAUs – Smoky-Boise, Mountain Valley, Island Park, Palisades and Caribou.

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More F&G News Releases

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Crazy Critter Stuff:

Little Kid Feeding Birds Like Mother by Hand

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Crow feeding bread to a rodent

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Seasonal Humor:

CovidParty-a
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Idaho History Jan 31, 2021

Idaho 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic

Part 42

Idaho Newspaper clippings March 18-20, 1919

Photos courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 18

Evening Capital News., March 18, 1919, Page 9

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Mrs. John Mills Funeral

Nampa, March 18. — Funeral services were held from the Robinson chapel this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock for Mrs. John Millis, who died at her home near Post station Saturday evening from complications following the influenza, Rev. H. W. Parker conducting the services.

The deceased is survived by her husband, a son, Phillip Millis, and a daughter, Mrs. J. J. Powers who lives in Canada, but who was with her mother in her illness.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 18 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Republican. March 18, 1919, Page 2

Centerville

Little Fay Brown is on the sick list this week.

Mrs. Henry Farnworth is on the sick list this week.

Word has been received here by friends of the Trullinger sisters, that their schools have been closed at Franklin, Idaho. Miss Nora is now teaching at Crystal, Idaho and Miss Ruby at Malad City.
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Upper Presto

Mrs. Olive Sibbett, who has just recovered from influenza visited with her sister Mrs. E. W. Hansen Saturday.

Eddie Teeples, who has been confined to his bed for five weeks, due to a kick on the knee by a horse, is just able to be around. …
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Shelley

The school teachers here attended a very good teachers meeting at Blackfoot last Saturday.

source: The Idaho Republican. (Blackfoot, Idaho), 18 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Republican. March 18, 1919, Page 3

Moreland

John England is on the sick list at this writing.
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Sterling

R. A. Ward was called to Malad Monday evening to the bedside of his brother, who was not expected to live.
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Centerville

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tressel received the joyful news Wednesday morning that their son Rudolph had landed safe in New Jersey and would soon be home.

(ibid, page 3)
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The Idaho Republican. March 18, 1919, Page 5

Local News

Mrs. Charles Kiefer is recovering nicely from an attack of the flu.

Dr. Jackson made a trip to Idaho Falls Thursday.

Miss Ruby Hilliard has accepted a position as bookkeeper at the asylum and private secretary to Dr. Hoover the medical superintendent.

Books on the war at the public library in the city hall at Blackfoot.

(ibid, page 5)
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Bonners Ferry Herald. March 18, 1919, Page 1

19190318BFH1 Death of J. T. Yack

J. T. Yack, for ten years a resident of the Porthill district, died on January 10 at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and was buried there on January 13th.

Mr. Yack and family moved to Coeur d’Alene less than a year ago in hopes of benefiting the health of his young daughter. About the first of the year he and his entire family were afflicted with the Spanish influenza and Mr. Yack developed pneumonia from which he died. He is survived by his wife and two children, a boy ten year old and a girl seven years old. Mrs. Yack is administratrix of the estate of the deceased and was here last week attending to business of the estate returning to Coeur d’Alene Saturday.

Mr. Yack was well known here and in the Porthill district and was respected and admired by scores of friends.

source: Bonners Ferry Herald. (Bonners Ferry, Idaho), 18 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Bonners Ferry Herald. March 18, 1919, Page 2

Summary Of The World’s Events …

Belief that at least half of New York’s 40 cases of sleeping sickness are sequels of Spanish influenza is expressed.
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Approximately one-third of the correspondents and photographers representing the press of many nations at the front were killed or wounded during the entire period of the war.
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Idaho News Paragraphs …

The act authorizing a tax levy to raise funds to build and support tuberculosis hospitals, one in northern and another in southern Idaho, was signed. Governor Davis said the measure would be a “blessing to mankind.”

Miss Vesta Nepean, a young woman residing with her parents on Doumecq plains, in the Salmon river country, was shot recently by Mrs. Newton Otto, a neighbor. The shooting followed a quarrel in which Miss Nepean’s brother and George Lynch, Mrs. Otto’s brother, are said to have participated. The bullet entered the leg and unless blood poisoning should develop serious results are not anticipated.

(ibid, page 2)
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Bonners Ferry Herald. March 18, 1919, Page 4

Local Pick-ups

The children attending the Indian Mission school are taking a great deal more interest in the work required of them than ever before, thanks to the earnest endeavors of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Fisher. There is an enrollment of 23 at the school and thus far not one of the scholars has been tardy or absent. Some record.

W. H. Richardson returned home on Tuesday from a several weeks business trip to coast points. Since his return home he has been confined to his home with a bad case of tonsillitis. Mrs. Richardson went to Spokane to meet her husband and while there became ill and was taken to a hospital. At last reports she was recovering and would soon be home again.

Just Arrived — A few fever thermometers, guaranteed to be thoroughly tested. Only $1.50 each at the Brody Drug Store.

(ibid, page 4)
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 18, 1919, Page 1

19190318DSM1

19190318DSM2 Influenza Situation Reported Better Today

Dr. W. A. Adair, city health officer, reports the situation better today, as six quarantine flags were taken down and only two were put up. One of these is at Cameron’s home, 364 E. B street, and one at Parkinson’s on Ashbury street. He says the ban is still on against grade and high school children attending shows, dances and parties, including class parties.

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 18 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 18, 1919, Page 5

City News

Little Billie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carter, has been seriously ill the past week with pneumonia. There is a little improvement in his condition today.

The entering freshman class of the high school was given its usual initiation yesterday.

(ibid, page 5)
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View from Grain Elevator, Cottonwood, Idaho ca. 1914

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 19

Evening Capital News., March 19, 1919, Page 7

19190319ECN1

Little News of Boise

Is Improving

Mrs. Cora Esterberg, 615 South Seventh street, who has been at the point of death for weeks from an attack of Spanish influenza and pneumonia at St. Alphonsus hospital, is recovering slowly, and is now believed to be out of danger. Mrs. Esterberg’s husband, A. E. Esterberg, is with the army of occupation in Germany, enlisting in July, 1917.
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Personals

James Youren came down from Placerville today for medical treatment and is stopping at the Oxford.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 19 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., March 19, 1919, Page 9

Around Boise Valley Loop

Meridian

Mrs. J. M. Jackson, who has been quite ill, is reported to [be] much improved.

(ibid, page 9)
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The Challis Messenger., March 19, 1919, Page 2

19190319CM1

Idaho Budget

The enrollment at the Gooding college has more than doubled since December 30, and student activities have taken on a new life.

The value of the gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc mined in Idaho in 1918, according to the estimates of C. N. Gerry of the United States geological survey, department of the interior, was about $38,140,000, a decided decrease of $16,700,000 from the value in 1917.

source: The Challis Messenger. (Challis, Idaho), 19 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Challis Messenger., March 19, 1919, Page 3

Inauguration Had To Wait
Why George Washington was Not Formally Made President Until April 30, in 1789

Although March 4 is the date set by law for the ceremony of the inauguration of our presidents, there was one occasion where the rule was not observed, for George Washington was inaugurated on April 30, 1789, instead of March 4.

When the Constitution had been ratified by the requisite number of states the Continental congress by resolution of September 13, 1788, set the first Wednesday of the following March (March 4, 1789) as the “time for commencing proceedings” under the new form of government.

Owing to delays of various kinds, such as difficulties of travel, etc., members of the first congress were very slow to assemble in New York, and a quorum of both houses was not obtained until April 6. The counting of the electoral vote, the notification of Washington of his election to his high office, and his journey from Mount Vernon to New York took until April 23, and his inauguration was set for April 30.

His term of office was, however, construed as having commenced on March 4, the date set by the Continental congress for the inauguration of the new government, and so it came to an end on March 4, 1793, although it lacked nearly two months of the four years provided for by the Constitution.

— New York Times
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19190319CM2

(ibid, page 3)
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The Challis Messenger., March 19, 1919, Page 5

Items About People You Know

Tewalt Ill — Dave Tewalt was taken seriously ill the latter part of last week but is able to be out and around again now. He expects to go to Salt Lake soon for medical treatment.
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Purely Personal

Mrs. Rodger Brasseur is able to be out and around again after a couple weeks’ illness.

(ibid, page 5)
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West Main Street, Craigmont, Idaho

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 20

Evening Capital News., March 20, 1919, Page 6

19190320ECN1

Kuna

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Myers, who arrived last week from Missouri to visit Mrs. Myers’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lawrence, died Sunday from pneumonia following influenza. The little one was laid to rest in the Kuna cemetery Monday.
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Greenleaf

Mrs. Will Bailey has been on the sick list for several days.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 20 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., March 20, 1919, Page 9

Around Boise Valley Loop

Star

Mrs. Jim Butts, who has been ill for some time, is able to be out again.
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Deer Flat

Mrs. Taggart is seriously ill with the flu and pneumonia.

Miss Mayor, primary teacher at the Scism school, was taken to a Boise hospital Friday with the flu.

E. N. Corey and children moved on the J. S. Scism ranch Wednesday. Mr. Corey’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary E. Swanson, is keeping house for him.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tiller are staying with the former’s parents, caring for them while they are sick with the influenza.

Mrs. Reed Moody is ill with an attack of appendicitis.
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Lake Lowell

Miss Florence Gibbons who has been quite ill is somewhat improved.

Mrs. Luther Petty who has been sick is greatly improved.
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Middleton

Lester Lovejoy died at Nampa Tuesday night from paralysis caused by the “flu,” after several weeks illness. Besides the wife, there are several children to mourn his death. The funeral was held in Nampa Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. Mrs. Lovejoy is a daughter of Mrs. E. G. Williams of this place.

(ibid, page 9)
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Jerome County Times., March 20, 1919, Page 4

19190320JCT1

Arcadia Valley

Mr. Goemmer was a little under the weather for a few days last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Habermann went to Wendell Monday to consult a doctor about Baby Donald, who has not recovered from what was supposed to be mumps. It was found necessary to lance the swelling.

The nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Casto, who are on the Witty place, is quite ill this week.

A number of school children missed the school wagon Monday. What will they do when the time is changed again?
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Appleton

Mrs. C. H. Humphrey spent Tuesday with Mrs. J. H. Silbaugh, helping care for the sick babies.

We are glad to report that the Silbaugh twins are on the road to recovery.

The work on the telephone line is progressing nicely.

Our mail carrier finds horses better travelers than his car on bad roads.
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High School Notes

Most of the report cards were given out Tuesday. In the high school there were more very low grades and very high grades than ever before this school year. An effort is now being made to bring all work done up to standard.

source: Jerome County Times. (Jerome, Idaho), 20 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Jerome County Times., March 20, 1919, Page 9

[Local News]

Mrs. Jordan, who has been ill for some time is reported to be much improved at present.

Mrs. H. H. Cone, who came here from McCammon two weeks ago while convalescing from a serious illness, has now almost regained her normal condition of health.

(ibid, page 9)
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The Nezperce Herald., March 20, 1919, Page 2

19190320NH1

Sven Thompson Writes

Nezperce lad, the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thompson of north of this city, who took a very active part in the closing battles of the war, writes interestingly of his trip across and experiences thereafter:

Belleme, France, Feb. 22.

Dear Folks at Home:

I have not heard from home for two weeks, but hope you are all well. We are having a few cases of flu in our company. One of the boys died yesterday. …

From the Argonne Forest we went to Belgium. But the fight there was easy. The Huns ran like coyotes. On the 12th of November I went to the hospital with pneumonia, but was lucky enough to pull through. …

Corp. Sven Thompson, Co. G 361 Infantry, American E. F., A. P. O.776

source: The Nezperce Herald. (Nezperce, Idaho), 20 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Nezperce Herald., March 20, 1919, Page 4

Route 2 News

None of the farmers are turning out these days to break the road for the mail carrier.
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Central Ridge News

Evalona McGee is quite sick.

Irene Coon has the mumps.
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Last Week’s News – Received Too Late for Publication

Donald Coon is quite sick with pneumonia.

(ibid, page 4)
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The Nezperce Herald., March 20, 1919, Page 5

Local and Personal News Notes

Dr. J. U. White, of Lewiston, arrived in this city Sunday night, having been called here in consultation with Dr. Gist on the illness of Gay Miller, who was quite ill of pneumonia, but has shown improvement the past three days. Mr. Miller suffered an attack of the influenza some three weeks ago and from this he had almost recovered when a relapse merged into pneumonia.

The Temple Theater was unable to give shows Monday and Tuesday evening because the films depended on from Cottonwood were returned from that point direct to the film exchange at Seattle, instead of being routed by Nezperce. This mistake happened through the illness of the Cottonwood theater manager, who has the influenza, and a misunderstanding by the party who was running the show for him. It was a condition over which Mr. Bilodeau, our local manager, had no control, and he regrets more than any one that it came about.

Mrs. S. D. Stoufer returned Friday from Lewiston, much improved from the illness which confined her in the hospital there several weeks. She was accompanied home by Miss Iva Rouse of Lewiston, who is a guest of the family this week.

The report comes that Mrs. Lewis Clark has sufficiently recovered from her recent serious illness to be removed from the Lewiston hospital to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Marker, in Clarkston.

Mrs. John McKinley is said to be convalescing satisfactorily at the hospital in Lewiston.

A recent letter from Ben. Rassbach, Savageton, Wyo., states that they have had a bad siege of the flu, but are getting over it.

Victor Agrell is managing to get around after a serious attack of tonsillitis.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Filer Record., March 20, 1919, Page 3

19190320FR1

Local News Notes

Mrs. Ward Blakely is on the sick list this week.

The dragging of the streets yesterday made a vast improvement in traffic conditions. The road drag is a hamley [sic] thing but it certainly is one of the most useful in making good roads.

source: The Filer Record. (Filer, Idaho), 20 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

[Note: This is the first edition of this publication.]
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The Filer Record., March 20, 1919, Page 8

19190320FR2

(ibid, page 8)
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Road Reports Jan 31, 2021

Note: Between Wednesday and Saturday Yellow Pine received 13.5″ of new snow, as of Sunday morning we have 20″ snow on the ground. A traveler reports 4.5 hour drive from Cascade to YP Friday morning.

Please share road reports. Conditions change quickly this time of year. Be prepared for rocks and trees in the road, icy conditions and deep snow in higher elevation. Remember there is no cell phone service.

Yellow Pine: Main streets and out to the dump was plowed Thursday and again Saturday.
Local streets are snow covered. Please respect residents and wildlife and SLOW DOWN.
“Drivers don’t speed through neighborhoods or most anywhere. Locals brake for kids, wandering dogs, deer, elk, moose, fox, beaver, squirrels and chipmunks. Most are lifetime members of SPLAT, the Society to Prevent Little Animal Tragedies.” – IME
link: Local Forecast
Yellow Pine Webcam: (check date on image)
https://www.eye-n-sky.com/webcam/YellowPine/YellowPine-NW.jpg

Highway 55 Webcams Link:
No Winter construction – All lanes open

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Thurs (Jan 28) report that the road is getting narrow due to deep snow.
Fri (Jan 29) report: “Friday eleven o’clock a.m. about four inches of snow had fallen on Warm Lake road after the plow passed earlier, making it very difficult to see the edges of the road. A “convoy” of six trucks, some with trailers, passed me when I pulled over and I was happy to have them leave tracks for me to follow.”
Snowmobile report Tues (Jan 26 before the snow storm): Warm Lake Road from Landmark to Warm Lake – Trail was last groomed on 1/20, but still in pretty good shape. It has some moguls, but still a nice ride.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open
Thurs (Jan 28) report of 12-16″ of snow on the upper South Fork road. Will be plowed Friday.
Fri (Jan 29) report the road was being plowed. “It was nice to meet the Yellow Pine-based snowplow right at the South Fork intersection. If he hadn’t plowed to Penny Springs I doubt I could have gotten the through the foot of wet snow.”
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open
Fri (Jan 29) a report there is more new snow in YP than at the Eiguren ranch.

Johnson Creek Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Thurs (Jan 28) plow headed out today from this end.
Sat (Jan 30) local plow headed out again this morning.
Snowmobile report Tues (Jan 26 before the snow storm): Johnson Creek Road from YP to Wapiti Ranch – Plowed with plenty of surface snow so snowmobile travel was fast & smooth.
Johnson Creek Road from Wapiti Ranch to about 1/2 the distance to Landmark (where the big open play area is) – Trail is fast and has been well traveled. All trees have been cleared for snowmobiles.
Johnson Creek Road from big play area to Lanmark – Trail is very rough & travel is slow. All trees have been cleared for snowmobiles. We will avoid this section of trail until it is groomed. We have no reports of travel over the powerline road, but that might be an alternate to this trail. We have not used the Powerline route from Warm Lake to Johnson Creek Road for a couple of years. This may be the time to check it out. – C&L
link: Johnson Creek Airstrip Webcam
link: Johnson Creek Stream Gauge
Note: The elevation at Landmark is 6,630 feet

Lick Creek: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Lick Creek Summit is 6,877 feet

Profile Creek Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Snowmobile report Tues (Jan 26 before the snow storm): Big Creek to the mouth of Profile Creek (intersection with the EFSF) – Trail is in great shape. All trees have been cut out for Tracked ATV. No slides & trail is very smooth. – C&L
Note: The elevation at Profile summit is 7607 feet.
https://yellowpinetimes.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/profile-summit-id-a.jpg
Big Creek Webcam: (check date on image)
https://www.eye-n-sky.net/webcam/BigCreek/BigCreek-North.jpg

Yellow Pine to Stibnite: Open.
Snowmobile report Tues (Jan 26 before the snow storm): EFSF Road from the mouth of Profile Creek to YP – Plowed smooth with just enough snow to allow snowmobiles to travel without excessive heating.
link: Stibnite Weather Station 6594′

Stibnite to Thunder Mountain: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Monumental Summit is 8590 feet.
https://yellowpinetimes.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/monumentalsummitsign-a.jpg

Big Creek to Elk Summit to Warrens Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Elk Summit is nearly 9000 feet.

Deadwood Summit: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The approx. elevation at Deadwood Summit is 6,883 feet.
link: SNOTEL Deadwood Summit 6860′

New Link
Valley County Road Maintenance Dashboard
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Road Reports Jan 27, 2021

Note: Today (Jan 27) we are under a winter storm warning, as of 1230pm YP has received about 2″ new snow, about 15″ snow on the ground. it is still snowing pretty good at 1pm.

Yellow Pine: Local streets are snow covered and icy in places. Please respect residents and wildlife and SLOW DOWN.
“Drivers don’t speed through neighborhoods or most anywhere. Locals brake for kids, wandering dogs, deer, elk, moose, fox, beaver, squirrels and chipmunks. Most are lifetime members of SPLAT, the Society to Prevent Little Animal Tragedies.” – IME
link: Local Forecast
Yellow Pine Webcam: (check date on image)

Highway 55 Webcams Link:
No Winter construction – All lanes open

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Mon (Jan 25) report: Totally ice to Rob Springs outside of Cascade.
Wed (Jan 27) mail truck driver (Taylor) reports a good drive in.
Snowmobile report Tues (Jan 26 before the snow storm): Warm Lake Road from Landmark to Warm Lake – Trail was last groomed on 1/20, but still in pretty good shape. It has some moguls, but still a nice ride.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open
Mon (Jan 25) report: South Fork has bare pavement in lots of sun exposed places. Lots of bare hillsides. Ice & snow floor from Goat Creek to Warm Lake.
Wed (Jan 27) mail truck driver reports a good drive in, road is snow covered, new snow has covered up the ice (still slick in some places.)
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open
Mon (Jan 25) report: East Fork has a good snow floor, but the ice under it is beginning to show through in a few places.
Wed (Jan 27) mail truck driver reports a good drive in, the snow is covering up the ice.

Johnson Creek Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Snowmobile report Tues (Jan 26 before the snow storm): Johnson Creek Road from YP to Wapiti Ranch – Plowed with plenty of surface snow so snowmobile travel was fast & smooth.
Johnson Creek Road from Wapiti Ranch to about 1/2 the distance to Landmark (where the big open play area is) – Trail is fast and has been well traveled. All trees have been cleared for snowmobiles.
Johnson Creek Road from big play area to Landmark – Trail is very rough & travel is slow. All trees have been cleared for snowmobiles. We will avoid this section of trail until it is groomed. We have no reports of travel over the powerline road, but that might be an alternate to this trail. We have not used the Powerline route from Warm Lake to Johnson Creek Road for a couple of years. This may be the time to check it out. – C&L
link: Johnson Creek Airstrip Webcam
link: Johnson Creek Stream Gauge
Note: The elevation at Landmark is 6,630 feet

Lick Creek: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Lick Creek Summit is 6,877 feet

Stibnite to Thunder Mountain: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Monumental Summit is 8590 feet.

Big Creek to Elk Summit to Warrens Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Elk Summit is nearly 9000 feet.

Deadwood Summit: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The approx. elevation at Deadwood Summit is 6,883 feet.
link: SNOTEL Deadwood Summit 6860′

New Link
Valley County Road Maintenance Dashboard
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Winter Storm Warning until January 28, 5pm

Note: by 1030am Jan 27 YP had received 1″ new snow, 14″ total snow on the ground. Socked in and snowing pretty good.

Yellow Pine Forecast

Today Snow. High near 33. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Areas of blowing snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 11am. High near 36. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Night Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday Night A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1017 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

West Central Mountains-
1017 AM MST Wed Jan 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8
  inches at lower elevations, with up to 12 inches above 6000 ft.

* WHERE...West Central Mountains zone.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...McCall has already received approximately
  10 inches of snow, with more on the way. Therefore, the advisory
  has been upgraded to a warning. In addition, after a lull this
  evening, additional snow is forecast for late tonight through
  tomorrow. Therefore, the warning was extended through 5 pm MST
  Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Watch Jan 27, 5am to Jan 27, 5pm

Yellow Pine Forecast

Tuesday A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

Wednesday Snow. High near 33. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday Night Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
235 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

West Central Mountains-Boise Mountains-Camas Prairie-
Upper Weiser River-
235 AM MST Mon Jan 25 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 5
  inches possible in the valleys and up to 8 inches in the
  mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Jan 24, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times

Jan 24, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho

Reminder: We are still under a boil water order until further notice.

Community Calendar:

Apr 17 – Boil water order issued
Aug 11 – Valley County Mask Order
(details below)
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From Valley County

Valley County Mask-Up
A county-wide mask mandate was approved the CDH August 11th, and is now in effect for Valley County. (link)
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Local Events:

(Nothing submitted by deadline)
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Village News:

Nighttime Visitor

20210118FoxVisitor-a
Photo taken Jan 18, 2021 by AP
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Yellow Pine General Store

Please welcome Josh Jones as the new owner of the Yellow Pine General Store.
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Critters

Be Fox Aware

* Do not feed foxes human food
* Feed domestic pets indoors
* Make sure your pets are updated on Rabies vaccines
* Small pets could become a snack

Be Mountain Lion Aware

Road Reports

Link: to current road reports.
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Yellow Pine US Mail

Yellow Pine Transfer Station

Report Jan 24: The bins are reported to be 90% full. Hopefully Lakeshore will be coming in next week. Access has been plowed.

20190429Dump2-b Yellow Pine Transfer Station (aka, the dump)

If Dumpsters Are Full, Contact Lake Shore Disposal at: (208) 634-7176
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Local Groups

YPWUA News:

The annual Water meeting for 2020 was held July 5th at the Community Hall 2pm.
link: minutes 20200705YPWUA.docx

Boil Water Order issued April 17, 2020. This could last until leaks are repaired.

Update Nov 25: the boil order is still in effect due to the large quantity of water that is leaking from the system. – Warren D

Boil Water Advisory Notice

Boil Your Water Before Using

This Boil Water Advisory Notice applies to The Yellow Pine Water System

The system is being monitored and checked daily for compliance.

You will be informed when you no longer need to boil your water.

You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

State Water System ID#: 4430059 Date distributed: 3-22-2020

Notice of Intent to File an Application with USDA, Rural Development

If any additional information is needed, please contact:
Willie Sullivan
Treasurer
ypwater @ gmail.com

Distributed to Yellow Pine Water Users Association customers via Yellow Pine Times on June 12, 2020.
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VYPA News:

VYPA Meetings are the 2nd Saturday of June, July, August, and September (June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11) at 2:00pm at the Community Hall.

Village Council members:
Deb Filler, Chairman
Matt Huber, Vice Chairman
Ronda Rogers, Treasurer
Rhonda Egbert, Secretary
Ron Noel, Member at Large

VYPA Bylaws adopted 8/8/2020 (link)

YPAC Corp Bylaws (link)
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YPFD News:

After Action Report meeting Oct 13, 2020 (no minutes yet.)

YPFD had a budget meeting on September 30th at 10am at the fire station. (No minutes yet.)

Make sure to keep your chimney clean. Cleaning brushes can be borrowed from the YPFD.

YPFD COVID19 Policy

link: YPFD Covid 19 SOP

link: Covid-19 EMS (May 23)

YP Fire Commissioners:
Sue Holloway – District 1
Dan Stiff – District 2
Merrill Saleen – District 3
(TBA) – Fire Chief

Yellow Pine Fire Protection District Community Service Notice

Biz Listings:

The Corner (208) 633-3325
Starting Nov 3rd open 3 days a week on mail days.
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Yellow Pine Tavern (208) 633-2233
Winter Closure: November 14, 2020 to April 16, 2021
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Yellow Pine Lodge (208) 633-3377
Closed Nov 3rd for winter.
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Yellow Pine General Store (208) 633-3300
New owner, plans to open this spring.
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Murph’s RV Park & Mary’s Cabins
FB page link
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Knotty Kat Crochet Works – 208-502-0940
FB page link
open Tue – Sat, 9-5
Yellow Pine eggs $3/doz
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Buck Horn Outfitters LLC 208-633-3614
Tom & Sarah Lanham
156 Yellow Pine Ave, Yellow Pine Id 83677
website:
Facebook:

Wapiti Meadow Ranch – Johnson Creek (208) 633-3217
or 208-315-3554 – cabin rentals
website:

Deadwood Outfitters
website:
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Local Fuel Suppliers

Amerigas Phone: (208) 634-8181
Ed Staub & Sons Phone: (208) 634-3833
Diamond Fuel & Feed Phone: (208) 382-4430 open 830am-5pm Monday-Friday, closed weekends.
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Outside Biz that will service Yellow Pine:

The Star-News

click to subscribe:
A reminder that those who live in other states can subscribe to the online edition only since the mail can take days for hard copy to reach them.

Rocky Mountain Mechanical – Plumbing – Heating – Air conditioning
(208) 365-PIPE (7473), Emmett, will service Yellow Pine

Elkhorn Heating & Cooling
(208) 906-4067 Middleton, Idaho, will service Yellow Pine

B&T Safety Solutions LLC
208-271-1600 Based out of Donnelly
Snow removal, cleaning chimneys and stoves, we do cabin staining/chinking as well
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Local Observations:

Monday (Jan 18) overnight low of 22 degrees, trace of snow fell before sunrise, 11″ total snow on the ground. Chickadees are back along with a few red-breasted nuthatches, steller jays and the local pine squirrel. Flaking snow for a short time before lunch, dark overcast, high of 34 degrees. Breezy snow flurries for about half an hour before sunset, no accumulation. Breaks in the clouds and patches of clear sky before dusk. Mostly cloudy before midnight. Clearing early morning and cold.

Tuesday (Jan 19) overnight low of 4 degrees, clear sky this morning, no accumulation from Monday’s little snow flurries, estimate 11″ old snow on the ground. Sun popped over the ridge just after 1030am. Fresh fox tracks this morning and lots of squirrel tracks, chickadees, nuthatches and jays visiting. Mostly clear at lunch time, a few tiny clouds, high of 34 degrees. Mostly clear before sunset, small patch of haze to the southwest and below freezing. Cold and clear at dusk. Looked cloudy or hazy before midnight.

Wednesday (Jan 20) 24 hour low of 5 degrees was from Tues morning, mostly cloudy sky this morning. Jays, chickadees, nuthatches and pine squirrel visiting. Mail truck (Robert) made it in early, road is “ice all the way in.” Broken overcast at lunch time, high of 34 degrees. Overcast, chilly light breeze and a hair below freezing after sunset. A little below freezing and cloudy at dusk. Cloudy before midnight. Started snowing before 7am.

Thursday (Jan 21) 24 hour low of 19 degrees from Wed morning, measured 3/4″ new snow (SWE=0.03″) and 12″ total snow on the ground, overcast and still snowing lightly this morning. Fresh fox tracks, several jays and a few nuthatches visiting, later a female hairy woodpecker and the local squirrel. Steady snow and low clouds after lunch time, high of 33 degrees. Steady or light snowfall all afternoon, right at freezing at sunset. Still snowing lightly at dusk. Snow ended just before 10pm. Cloudy before midnight.

Friday (Jan 22) overnight low of 24 degrees, received 2″ new snow (SWE=0.15″) in the preceding 24 hours and measured 14″ total snow on the ground. Mostly cloudy sky early then decreasing clouds and partly clear before lunch time. Raven and flicker calling, jays, nuthatches, chickadees, downy woodpecker and squirrel visiting. Sunny after lunch time, high of 40 degrees. A little above freezing and partly cloudy at sunset (around 415pm.) Cloudy and below freezing at dusk. It appeared to be partly clear before midnight.

Saturday (Jan 23) overnight low of 7 degrees, no new precipitation, measured 13″ snow on the ground, clear sky and a good amount of frost this morning. Sunrise at 1029am. Fresh fox tracks. Jays, nuthatches, chickadees, female hairy woodpecker and pine squirrel visiting. Sunny and lots of blue sky at lunch time, high of 35 degrees. Below freezing, clear sky and chilly breeze right before sunset. Clear and cold at dusk. Down to single digits by 10pm, clear and bright moon. Clear sky at midnight.

Sunday (Jan 24) overnight low of -1 degree, mostly high thin clouds at sunrise, measured 13″ old snow on the ground. Chickadees, nuthatches, jays, a flicker, a pair of hairy and a downy woodpecker, also the pine squirrel visiting. Nearly overcast at lunch time. Thinner clouds and hazy blue sky early afternoon, high of 35 degrees. Hazy sky and below freezing before sunset. Partly clear after dark and bright waxing moon.
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RIP:

Sally Louise Gossi
October 27, 1959 – January 21, 2021

Cascade, Idaho – After a strong and courageous battle with lung cancer, Sally passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family, Thursday, January 21st, 2021.

Sally was born in Boise, Idaho on October 27th, 1959 to Delbert and Peggy Gossi. Sally was the middle child of four siblings, Susan, Doug and Jill.

Sally attended schools in Meridian before moving to Cascade with her family in 1975 and graduated from Cascade High School in 1978. At a young age she worked for her dad’s logging company. Even though she was the only girl on the crew, she could set chokers as good as any man on the job. Sally then moved to Houston, Texas, for a short while where she found her love for tending bar at a local bar called The Limit.

Sally then moved to Boise where she began bartending at The Overland Bar and later became manger of the Regal Eagle Bar, in Eagle Idaho. She met her first husband, R.D. Bradford, in 1987 and they had their only child, Molly in 1989. They separated 10 years later.

Sally then began a concrete saw cutting business in the concrete industry, after working with R.D.

In 2005 Sally moved back to Cascade, Idaho where she met Jon Remaklus and made a life with him for the last 16 years. They enjoyed fishing, boating, outdoor adventures and each other’s company. She became a building inspector for Valley County and later for the City of Cascade. She then found herself back to doing what she loved most…tending bar.

Sally was an outdoor enthusiast and loved fishing, picking huckleberries, boating, all sports and working in the “scrap yard”. She loved rescuing animals; domesticated and the wild ones (she’s still on the lookout for Bigfoot). She was a dog whisperer and loved her golden retrievers. She was very crafty and enjoyed doing many projects. She was always up for an adventure and brought light and joy to any gathering. Family was the most important thing to her and she was the “mother hen” to us all. She was her nieces’ biggest supporter in Outlaw Kart racing, and loved spending time with her granddaughter Ellie Mae. She instilled her love of the outdoors to her daughter, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Sally was a very special person and left a lasting impression with everyone she met. She lived her life openly and wore her heart on her sleeve. Sally saw people for who they truly were and loved everyone the same. She was a selfless, trustworthy, and honest friend to all. She would lend a helping hand to anyone in need, no matter the circumstances.

Sally is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Peggy Gossi, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. She is survived by her significant other Jon Remaklus; daughter, Molly Adame (Ruben), their children Ellie Mae, Tristen & Hunter; Jon’s children Cody (Jen), their children Macy & Noa, Kadie & her daughter Aadya, & Anna; siblings Susan Folger (Jerry), their children Derek, Lindsey & Kara; Doug Gossi (Deedee) their children C.W., Corbin & Deven; Jill Huddleston (Cody), their children Erin, Kylie & Jacie, and many cousins.

A celebration of Sally’s life will be held at a later date in Cascade, Idaho.

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Idaho News:

598 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths

January 22, 2021 Local News 8

Idaho officials reported 598 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on Friday.

That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 158,798.

There are a total of 129,512 confirmed cases and 29,286 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. …

13 new deaths were reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 1,667.

full story: (Valley Co 662 cases 4 deaths)
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Idaho Jan 16 Hospitalizations

source: KTVB
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Valley County COVID-19 cases reach 620, up 48 in week

By Tom Grote for The Star-News Jan 21, 2021

The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Valley County since the start of the pandemic rose to 620 cases by Tuesday, up 48 cases from 572 a week ago, health officials said.

St. Luke’s McCall on Tuesday reported 525 total positive cases from testing done at the hospital, up 45 cases from 480 a week ago.

Cascade Medical Center reported 95 positive cases through Monday, or three more than the 92 cases reported last week.

Central District Health reported 525 of the positive cases were confirmed to be Valley County residents as of Tuesday, which is 51 more than the 474 cases reported a week ago.

The difference between the hospital figures and the health department figures are those who tested positive but did not declare Valley County as their residence.

Three confirmed deaths and one probable death of Valley County residents related to COVID-19 have been reported.

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St. Luke’s expands list for COVID-19 vaccine

Teachers, daycare workers can now get shots

By Tom Grote for The Star-News Jan 21, 2021

St. Luke’s McCall is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for a larger group of recipients after the State of Idaho expanded the list of eligible recipients.

First responders, teachers and school staff, daycare workers, and correctional and detention facility staff are among those added to the list by the state last week.

Health-care workers and long-term care residents and staff were in the first group declared eligible for the vaccine.

Vaccinations will be given on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at St. Luke’s Clinic – Payette Lakes Family Medicine.

St. Luke’s patients can schedule appointments online using myChart. Current patients may also set up online myChart proxy access for family members or dependents.

Those who have never used St. Luke’s services may set-up a myChart account by calling 208-381-9000.

Those who cannot use myChart because they do not speak English, have a disability that prevents them from doing so, or they don’t have the necessary technology may call St. Luke’s Connect at 208-381-9500 to set up an appointment.

There is no schedule yet for those age 65 and older to receive the vaccine, St. Luke’s Chief Operating Office and Chief Nursing Supervisor Amber Green said.

Vaccinations of eligible community members started last week. “We were able to vaccinate 120 community members on Saturday alone,” Green said.

“Even though the clinic is open for same day appointments, we have more exam rooms available and will ask staff to pick up extra shifts, which allows us to offer more appointments for COVID-19 vaccines,” Senior Clinic Practice Manager Maureen Arnold said.

Saturday appointments will be offered over the next two months while the Tuesday-Wednesday clinics will continue indefinitely Arnold said.

A total of 57 employees of the McCall-Donnelly School District had received the first of two required doses by Tuesday, M-D Superintendent Jim Foudy said.

“If all appointments are kept between now and Feb. 3, 91 staff will have received the first dose, which is 58% of all staff,” Foudy said.

Cascade Medical Center

Cascade Medical Center received a shipment of 300 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday to immunize those in the expanded list of eligible recipients, CEO Tom Reinhardt said.

A community vaccination clinic will be set up at the Cascade American Legion Hall today, Reinhardt said.

“The focus is on school staff, first responders, deputies, jail personnel, and other essential workers,” he said.

More than 250 people have registered with the hospital to receive the vaccine.

To register, go to (link) or call 208-382-4285.

source: © Copyright 2009-present Central Idaho Publishing Inc. • All rights reserved – used with permission
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With limited vaccine, Idaho faces priority group confusion

By Associated Press January 22, 2021

Limited coronavirus vaccine availability, confusion over which Idaho residents should be vaccinated first and rumors of line-jumpers are all complicating the state’s vaccine rollout.

Members of Idaho’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee met Friday to help clarify exactly who should have first dibs on the state’s doses.

Sarah Leeds with the Idaho Immunization Program says the demand is far higher than the doses available.

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Mining News:

Midas Gold gets go-ahead to clean up Stibnite waste

Nez Perce Tribe unhappy with deal struck by EPA

By Drew Dodson for The Star-News Jan 21, 2021

Decades-old mining waste polluting water at Stibnite will be cleaned up by Midas Gold under an agreement reached last week with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The agreement allows Midas Gold to immediately begin clean-up of mining waste left from operations during World War II and the Korean War without facing liability for the waste.

About $7.5 million in work will begin this spring by diverting streams away from toxic waste and moving about 325,000 tons of waste away from the East Fork South Fork Salmon River.

“This agreement provides the green light to finally see improvements in Idaho’s water quality at Stibnite and is one more opportunity for us to put our commitment to restoring the site into action,” Midas Gold CEO Laurel Sayer said.

“While we did not cause the problems impacting water quality today, we have always been clear on our intentions to be part of the solution,” Sayer said.

The agreement outlines two more optional phases of work that would build on clean-up work proposed in Midas Gold’s operating plan by cleaning up waste outside of the project area.

Those phases hinge on regulators granting approval for Midas Gold’s proposed gold and antimony mine at Stibnite near Yellow Pine in Valley County. A draft decision is currently slated for August.

“If the project moved forward without the agreement, we would not be able to address any waste that lays outside of the project’s footprint,” said Mckinsey Lyon, a Midas Gold spokesperson.

The Nez Perce Tribe called the EPA agreement a “glide path” toward approval of the proposed mine and a “gift from the outgoing (Trump) administration.”

“The settlement agreement issued today is stunningly inadequate and fails to accomplish the comprehensive and responsible cleanup of the site that the Nez Perce Tribe and Idahoans deserve,” Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee Chairman Shannon F. Wheeler said.

“Instead, the proposed cleanup actions are heavily influenced by, and appear designed to facilitate, Midas Gold’s plans to re-mine the area,” Wheeler said.

The agreement with the EPA also calls into question a federal Clean Water Act lawsuit filed by the Nez Perce Tribe in August 2019 against Midas Gold.

The lawsuit seeks to force Midas Gold to obtain federal permits for the pollutants left by past mining companies that are actively contaminating water in the East Fork South Fork Salmon River watershed.

The tribe is currently weighing its options for moving forward with the lawsuit, Communications Manager Kayeloni Scott said.

Midas Gold said the federal permits sought by the tribe are unnecessary due to the agreement.

“This agreement allows us to actually address and remove the sources of water contamination,” Lyon said.

During a December 2019 hearing in Boise, Midas Gold asked U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill to suspend the tribe’s lawsuit while the company was negotiating the agreement with the EPA.

Winmill rejected that request, but told the company is could renew its request once an agreement was reached.

“We are evaluating our options, but hope that the agreement leads to renewed conversation (with the tribe) and an opportunity to work toward common goals,” Lyon said.

Negotiations with the EPA on the agreement spanned nearly three years, according to Midas Gold.

The agreement stems from three other EPA agreements between 2000 and 2012 that released past regulators and mining companies from liability for environmental damage at Stibnite.

All work outlined by the agreement will be paid for and conducted by Midas Gold, but overseen by the EPA and other regulatory agencies.

The agreement has no effect on the Payette National Forest’s permitting process for the company’s proposed Stibnite Gold Project.

Water quality benefits expected to be achieved are not factored into water studies in the Payette’s draft environmental study of the project.

Samples taken in recent years from groundwater adjacent to the East Fork show arsenic levels up to 700 times higher than drinking water standards allow.

The Nez Perce Tribe announced its formal opposition to the mine in October 2018.

The mine would be near lands subject to a federal treaty from 1855 that protects the tribe’s rights to fishing, hunting, gathering and pasturing.
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Midas Gold to move corporate offices from Canada to Boise

By Drew Dodson for The Star-News Jan 21, 2021

Midas Gold Corp. will relocate its corporate offices from Canada to Boise by the end of the month, the company announced last week.

The Vancouver, British Columbia, company will move into a building at 405 S. 8th St. in downtown Boise that currently serves as offices for Midas Gold Idaho, the subsidiary of Midas Gold Corp.

“Idaho is our home,” Midas Gold CEO Laurel Sayer said. “Our project, our people and our work are focused here in Idaho and the move reconfirms our commitment to seeing the project come to fruition.”

The move follows a corporate board reshuffling urged by Paulson & Co., a New York City investment firm that owns 44% of Midas Gold and is the company’s largest shareholder.

Paulson advised Midas Gold in a November letter that relocating to the United States would strategically position it as the only domestic producer of mined antimony, a mineral deemed critical by the federal government.

The company is still studying the feasibility of converting from a Canadian company to a U.S. company, which is a separate action from moving its corporate offices, Midas Gold spokesperson Mckinsey Lyon said.

“We are engaging the expertise of attorneys and financial experts to analyze the requirements, potential impacts and best timing,” Lyon said.

The decision to convert the company into a U.S. company would need to be approved by Midas Gold’s corporate board and shareholders, she said.

Midas Gold Idaho and its board of directors are not expected to be affected by either move, Lyon said.

The Midas Gold Idaho board is designed to integrate local interests into the project, but has no decision-making authority.

Midas Gold Idaho currently has 37 employees based in Idaho, while Midas Gold Corp. has four employees based in Vancouver.

Midas Gold’s four Vancouver employees will stay with the company temporarily by working remotely to help with a smooth transition, Lyon said.

Since 2016, Paulson has invested about $66 million into Midas Gold, $35 million of which came in 2020.

Paulson currently owns 209.4 million shares of Midas Gold, or about 44.1% of all shares. That is four times as many shares as Barrick Gold Corp., the company’s second-largest shareholder.

Midas Gold’s probable mineral reserves in the Stibnite deposits include more than 4 million ounces of gold, or about 125 tons.

The value of the gold is projected to bring in 94% of the mine’s estimated $6 billion in total revenue over the 12 to 15-year life of mining.

The reserves also are predicted to contain 100 million pounds of antimony, which is used to make flame-proofing materials, paints, ceramic enamels, glass and pottery.

The value of antimony is only expected to produce 5% of total mine revenue, but would supply 30% of the annual antimony demand for the United States as the mineral’s only domestic source.

source: © Copyright 2009-present Central Idaho Publishing Inc. • All rights reserved – used with permission
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Lawmakers asked to approve $3 million for old mine cleanup

By Associated Press January 22, 2021

State environmental officials on Friday asked lawmakers to approve just over $3 million to deal with toxic discharge and a collapsing tunnel at an abandoned silver and lead mine in central Idaho. [Triumph mine site.]

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality made the request to the Legislature’s powerful budget-setting committee. Lawmakers will make budget decisions in the coming months.

About $1 million of the agency’s request Friday is to study a roughly $3 million plan to stabilize the mine that had a collapse following the 6.5 magnitude earthquake in March.

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Letter to Share:

Midas Gold’s approach is to apply science, experience

To the Editor:

After concerns were raised about our tailings storage facility (“EPA: Stibnite gold mine study lacks detail,” The Star-News, Jan. 14, 2021) we wanted to reiterate some important details about our design from the DEIS and supporting documents.

The experts and industry-leading design firms working on the facility are taking a belt-and-suspenders approach to exceed standards and apply what science and experience tell us works.

That includes thoroughly investigating the foundation with nearly 100 drill-holes, designing for extremes of climate and seismic activity, applying industry best practices throughout the tailings handling and deposition lifecycle, and augmenting an already-robust design with a buttress larger than the embankment itself. We are unaware of a single failure anywhere in the world of a dam so designed.

One area we must design for is for seismic risk. Stibnite is outside the high-seismic zone defined in Idaho Dam Safety rules; nevertheless, we designed the facility for the high-seismic zone.

Standing alone, the embankment would withstand the Maximum Credible Earthquake (the worst possible condition, six times the March 2020 shaking). The 65-million-ton rock buttress adds more protection against earthquakes and other risks, upping safety factors to more than double state standards.

We are planning for climate extremes too. The TSF would maintain reserve storage to contain the runoff from the Probable Maximum Precipitation, i.e., the greatest amount of precipitation physically possible in the watershed, plus four feet.

Neutralized and thickened tailings will be pumped to the TSF via an HDPE-lined carbon steel pipeline. Per best practice, the pipeline will be contained in geomembrane-lined trenches or secondary pipes, which would all drain to a geomembrane-lined pond sized to hold the contents of the pipelines plus a 100-year storm with snowmelt.

The U.S. Forest Service consultants that reviewed our plans estimated the annual risk of failure at one in 10 million. Well before any construction, state agencies must still confirm our design meets their requirements.

Gene Bosley, Senior Civil Engineer, Midas Gold Idaho

posted: The Star-News Jan 21, 2021
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Public Lands:

Payette National Forest Ranger Districts Seek Grants for Recreation Projects

McCall, Idaho, January 19, 2021 – The McCall, New Meadows, and Krassel Ranger Districts of the Payette National Forest are applying for grant funding from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to support the Forest’s recreation program. The districts are planning to submit two applications through IDPR’s Off-Road Motor Vehicle (ORMV) fund, and two applications through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP).

On the McCall and New Meadows Ranger Districts, ORMV funds will be used to support the Payette Avalanche Center (PAC) through the purchase of a new snowmobile. The PAC issues five avalanche advisories each week and plays a critical role providing public safety information throughout the winter season. ORMV funds will also be used to support the over snow vehicle ranger program, which has been in place for several years. Rangers provide information to visitors on routes and conditions, install and maintain signage, and assist with parking and facility maintenance.

RTP funds are being sought to improve and update trail signage across the New Meadows and McCall Ranger Districts, as well as fund work to reduce the amount of deferred maintenance on district trails. Signage on-trail and at trailheads will be updated with information that is more uniform, easy to understand, and useful than that which exists currently.

The Krassel Ranger District is applying for RTP funds to fund and install a bridge on the Smith Creek trail near Big Creek. This project is necessary to realize full implementation of the Big Creek Recreation Access Management Plan Decision of 2016, and to mitigate impacts to fisheries prior to the trail converting from a trail open to vehicles 50” or less in width (ATVs) to a trail open to all vehicles (TOV).

If received, implementation of the grants would begin as early as the fall of 2021 and continue through the summer of 2022.

Comments or requests for more information should be submitted to:

Mike Beach, McCall Ranger District, 102 West Lake Street, McCall, ID 83638; 208-315-5263

Joshua Simpson, Krassel Ranger District, 500 North Mission Street, McCall, ID 83638; 208-634-0616
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Boise National Forest Ranger Districts submitting grants to Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Boise, Idaho, January 21, 2021 – The Idaho City and Mountain Home Ranger Districts are applying for grant funding from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to improve snowmobile signage at trailheads and trails. Additionally, the funding would replace 30-year old campground furniture in Power Plant and Little Roaring campgrounds.

The two applications will request funding through the Department’s Recreational Vehicle (RV) and Off-road Motor Vehicle (ORMV) programs for both Ranger Districts.

* RV funds will be used to enhance the health, safety, accessibility and enjoyment of RV users by updating the campground furniture. If received, the construction would be in the fall of 2021 and the summer of 2022.

* ORMV funds will provide navigational and regulation trails signs. Four map boards are proposed at snowmobile parking lots to assist forest users with information and trail routes, to navigate the groomed snowmobile systems on federal and state lands within the Idaho City and Pine areas. If received, the project will begin June 2021.

Comments or requests for more information should be submitted to Everardo Santillan, Idaho City Ranger District, and P.O. Box 129, Idaho City, ID or by calling 208-392-6681.
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Idaho City Ranger District to submit grant proposal to Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Boise, Idaho, January 22, 2021 — The Off-Road Motor Vehicle (ORMV) grant proposal focuses on several actions to improve access and provide a more enjoyable and safer trail riding experience for motorized bikes in the Rabbit Creek area.

Specifically, ORMV funds would be used to place a three-panel informational kiosk with a map, forest information and Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs). Additional signage will be posted to help users navigate the system and avoid user-created trails that are causing resource damage near streams and meadows. Crews will clear brush along 21 miles of trail along Hoodoo Rabbit #289, Rabbit Creek Loop #291 and Middle Rabbit #292 opening access and complete minor tread work as needed.

If the District is awarded the grant, work is expected to begin July 2021 with the project completed June 30, 2022.

Mountain Home Ranger District to Submit Grant Proposal to Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

Boise, Idaho, January 21, 2021 – The Mountain Home Ranger District Off-Road Motor Vehicle (ORMV) grant proposal focuses on improving new designated motorized trails in the vicinity of the Lower Roaring River watershed. Heavy trail maintenance is planned for 2.4 miles of the Lower Roaring River Trail and 2.2 miles of trail 122 heading into the East Fork of Sheep Creek.

ORMV funds would be used for necessary equipment and crew time to remove overgrown brush, improve or create tread and signage along each system. These improvements would provide additional user access, a more enjoyable and safer trail riding experience for motorized bike users.

If the District is awarded the grant, work is expected to begin as soon as conditions permit and conclude during the 2021 summer season.

Comments or requests for more information should be submitted to Everardo Santillan, Idaho City Ranger District, and P.O. Box 129, Idaho City, ID or by calling 208-392-6681.
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Critter News:

Parma couple punished for killing second bighorn sheep after winning tag lottery

by CBS2 News Staff Friday, January 22nd 2021

A Parma husband and wife have been punished for killing a second bighorn sheep after winning the tag lottery.

The case stems from events in 2017 after Idaho Fish and Game discovered Joe and Susan Willmorth had killed a second bighorn sheep shortly after killing their one and only licensed sheep.

Susan had one the coveted tag, beating out 39 people who applied that year. After several weekends of scouting, the pair found a rugged, isolated area deep in the heart of the Owyhee Canyonlands.

Susan bagged her trophy bighorn sheep in late September of 2017.

Just days later, Joe and Susan went back to the remote area, according to Fish and Game. The pair went back for a bighorn ram known to them as the “old man.”

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Grizzly, 34, confirmed as Yellowstone region’s oldest known

By Associated Press January 23, 2021

Zach Turnbull could barely make out the emaciated grizzly bear’s inside-lip tattoo, and when he did decipher the digits – 168 – they just didn’t seem right.

The Pinedale-based large carnivore biologist dialed up his boss, Dan Thompson, to make sense of a tranquilized animal that seemed to somehow span careers and trace all the way back to the Reagan administration.

“He was like, ‘Hey, ah, how old do bears live?'” Thompson remembers of the exchange. “We started talking about it, and he’s like, ‘I am sure that this bear I have, based on everything I can find, is 34 years old.’ ”

A check of a federal grizzly bear dataset confirmed the news. Remarkably, Grizzly 168 is, so far, the oldest grizzly ever documented in the tri-state Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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Great Backyard Bird Count

Connect to birds, to nature, and with each other

Each year people from around the world come together to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate birds. Join us, February 12-15, 2021.

more info: (how to sign up)
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Letter to Share:

How to make your donation to the Pig Raffle

Hi, here is how I do it. You can go to the web site [The Gamebird Foundation] (link) and across the top it has Home, About, Donation or Membership, Habitat, Birds. Click on the donation or membership and you can fill in the information blank and make your donation. Last night we added raffle tickets. You can also click on request a reply and it will print out a letter for you and your membership. The donations are in $5.00 increments so you will have to figure out how many $5.00 for $20.00 or how much you want to donate. There is nothing to designate what the donation is for; working on it. Right now the donation will go for feed, I just assume that is what the donation is for, RAFFLE TICKETS. Right now we are looking at a chick feed bill of $8,000.00 to $9,000.00 approximately for this year babies. We will fill out and mail you your stubs. We love having folks raising pheasants. We will give you all the help we can. Thank you. God Bless and be safe.

“The Pheasant Guy”
Jim Hagedorn
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Fish & Game News:

Windows to Wildlife:

Western Monarch Update, A Winter Salamander, Wildlife Viewing at Hagerman WMA, and The Harlequin Duck

Thank you for your support of Idaho’s Wildlife Diversity Program (nongame) and the Watchable Wildlife Program. You are receiving this email because you opted to subscribe to Windows to Wildlife, a quarterly newsletter, when you purchased your wildlife license plate or asked to be added to the mailing list.

In the winter edition of Windows to Wildlife (link)

* Western Monarch Update – Living on the Edge
* How You Can Help Monarchs and Other Pollinators
* A Winter Salamander
* On The Idaho Birding Trail: Winter Viewing at Hagerman WMA
* The Harlequin Duck

Deniz Aygen
Watchable Wildlife Biologist, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
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Ice fishing update, Jan. 22: Cascade and Payette Lakes

By Mike Thomas, Regional Fisheries Biologist
Friday, January 22, 2021

Snow and travel conditions have improved following a week of colder temperatures. On Friday, Jan. 22, I visited two access areas on Lake Cascade to check surface and ice conditions. At Van Wyck access, I measured 3 inches of snow and 14 inches of ice. At Boulder Creek access, I measured 5 inches of snow, 2 inches of ice, 5 inches of slush, and 17 inches of ice – tough going with a hand auger! The thin layer of ice at Boulder Creek access (northern Lake Cascade) could make traveling with wheeled ATVs difficult, but conditions across the lake have otherwise improved greatly. The forecast looks promising for this weekend (Jan. 23 – 24) with cold nights and partly clear skies.

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Additional Services proposed for Horsethief Reservoir Campgrounds

By Jordan Messner, Fisheries Regional Manager
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Horsethief Reservoir continues to be a camping and fishing destination for outdoor enthusiasts across Idaho. As visitation continues to increase, the need has arisen to provide more structured camping to protect the very environment that visitors travel to Horsethief to enjoy.

That effort began in 2018, when three of Horsethief’s east side camping loops — Beaver Tail, Trout Landing and Horsethief Creek — were upgraded with compacted gravel loop roads, parking pads, new picnic tables and fire rings.

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Crazy Critter Stuff:

Chicken checks out Nampa police car, investigators believe there’s no fowl play

The “very-well behaved” chicken jumped onto a patrol car’s hood, then spent some time doing “a little tight rope walk on the windshield wipers,” Nampa police said.

Kim Fields Dec 15, 2020 KTVB

Nampa, Idaho — Police are sworn to serve and protect their communities, even the free-range chicken who made a daring mid-day escape from the coop that went so well, it’s now considered poultry in motion.

Thankfully in this tense situation between police and a chicken ended peacefully without anyone’s feathers getting ruffled.

In his 24 years of working around the cluck with the Nampa Police Department, Officer Deran Watt has never seen anything quite like this before.

“They always tell you when you’re sitting out there in your patrol car to expect the unexpected and keep your head on a swivel so nobody will sneak up on you and probably the last thing I expected to happen is to have a chicken jump up on the hood of my patrol car,” Nampa Police Officer Deran Watt said.

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Idaho History Jan 24, 2021

Idaho 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic

Part 41

Idaho Newspaper clippings March 14-17, 1919

Photos courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 14 (continued)

The Daily Star-Mirror., March 14, 1919, Page 1

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More Influenza Cases Reported
A Number of New Cases in Moscow and Many in the Surrounding Country

There are a number of new cases of influenza in Moscow while the epidemic seems to be spreading in the neighboring country and many of the cases reported as quite serious. Dr. W. A. Adair, city health officer, says that Fred Scott, living near the Mrs. Hutton farm, east of town is very sick, having had a temperature of more than 105 and his wife’s temperature was 104 last night. All of the children are also quite sick with the disease. He says a number of families in the country are down with it, every member of the family being ill.

In Moscow the new cases reported for yesterday and today are the Adrianson family at 533 North Main street; Schwartz, at 215 North Washington; J. Hilton, corner Washington and D streets; one case at 108 N. Howard, name not given, and one at 39 East D street, name not given. Dr. Clarke reports another case but Dr. Adair did not get the name or address.

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 14 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 14, 1919, Page 3

City News

Miss Signa Carlson came home last evening from Spokane, called by the illness of her mother, Mrs. John Carlson, who is quite ill with an attack of influenza.

Mr. and Mrs. Quincy Hill of Viola are in Moscow on account of the illness of their infant child.

(ibid, page 3)
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The Kendrick Gazette. March 14, 1919, Page 1

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No Public Meeting in Troy

As a precaution against a renewal of the flu epidemic in Troy, it was decided by the town authorities Wednesday evening to close all churches, theatres and pool halls and to stop all public gatherings, parties, etc., for a while at least. There is no flu in Troy, but in Moscow the epidemic has broken out again and a ban has been put on all public gathering places there. Church notices received by The News for this week’s issue are being omitted on account of the action of the council. As quickly as the situation clears up in outside places and no danger is apparent here the churches, theatres and pool halls will be permitted to open again.

— Troy News

source: The Kendrick Gazette. (Kendrick, Idaho), 14 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Kendrick Gazette. March 14, 1919, Page 6

Idaho News Paragraphs …

The influenza situation at Moscow is so much improved that the city health officer announces that the high school will be permitted to open and that picture shows may resume by admitting only adults and occupying only every alternate row of seats.

Idaho state bonds amounting to $1,200,000, consisting of $900,000 for the completion of the state capitol building and the erection of memorials commemorating the services of the soldiers of Idaho in the European war, and $300,000 highway improvement bonds, have been authorized by the Idaho legislature and have been approved by Governor Davis.

The ad valorem tax bill to raise $2,000,000 for support of the state government during the next two years was passed by the house and approved by the senate, together with a measure authorizing the state to borrow $1,800,000 for financing the state road program and $4,000,000 to finance the state government until there is a return on taxes, treasury certificates to be issued in lieu thereof. … A tax levy was authorized to raise sufficient funds to build two tuberculosis hospitals in the state, one in the north and one in the south; $75,000 was appropriated to build the state to McCall road; $25,000 for the Kootenai county drainage work; the general deficiency bill carrying $145,000; $30,000 to Idaho technical institute to buy grounds. …

(ibid, page 3)
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The Kendrick Gazette. March 14, 1919, Page 7

Juliaetta News

George Helfred and family have returned to their home after a three-month’s stay in Spokane. Mr. Helfred has improved very much in health since he went to Spokane.
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Fairview Notes

School has been started again with a very good attendance.

Mrs. Walker Helton went to Clarkston to care for her mother who has been ill with the flu.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Kendrick Gazette. March 14, 1919, Page 8

Gleanings

The flu ban was again lifted at Moscow and school reopened Wednesday. The situation there has greatly improved although there are still a number of cases.

Charles Riggle has been carrying the mail on route two in a two-wheel cart. He came in on the home stretch Tuesday on one wheel, the other having been wrenched off in a rut in the road. Another little indication of the condition of the roads in this locality.

The Village Council has prohibited ball playing in the park for the reason that the trees were being damaged and the grass damaged considerably.
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Big Bear Ridge

Mr. and Mrs. Sneve are in receipt of a letter from their son Eddie, who is ill at a hospital in Germany. He was improving when the letter was written.

The Big Bear Ridge Red Cross auxiliary is requested to make another drive for refugee garments, beginning March 24. This drive is to be similar to the one which was carried out last September. Any one having garments or material which could be used or made over will please send them to the Red Cross rooms.

(ibid, page 8)
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The Idaho Recorder. March 14, 1919, Page 1

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May

Mrs. Val Maelzer is still quite ill at her home on Sulpher creek.

There is to be a dance here St. Patrick’s day.

The dance which was to have been given last week by Ezra Baker was postponed indefinitely owing to Mrs. Baker’s illness.

source: The Idaho Recorder. (Salmon City, Idaho), 14 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Recorder. March 14, 1919, Page 5

Idaho State News

Sunday afternoon, March 2, memorial services were held at Pocatello in memory of the twenty-two young men of Bannock county who gave up their lives for their country in the great world war. The number represents all the young men who have been killed in action, died of wounds and succumbed to disease in France and in the camps in the United States.

(ibid, page 5)
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Montpelier Examiner. March 14, 1919, Page 3

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Idaho State News

The lid went on in Moscow last week, tighter than ever since influenza made its first appearance last fall. With between 30 and 40 cases in town, there will be no public or private schools, no picture shows, no church services or public meetings for a time.

Petitions are being circulated at Twin Falls, asking for the convening of the first grand jury ever assembled in Twin Falls county to investigate “open, notorious and public disregard and violation of the prohibition laws of the state.”

The advance of from $3 to $6 a gallon on whiskey in Wyoming over the previous high prices has checked the inflow of liquor to Pocatello, and few arrests have been noted since the extra raise, which, it is said was made by the government as war tax on liquor.

source: Montpelier Examiner. (Montpelier, Idaho), 14 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Montpelier Examiner. March 14, 1919, Page 5

Influenza Claims Two Victims at Georgetown.

Sorrow was brought to the homes of Georgetown people yesterday by the deaths of Mrs. John Bee and Ira Payne. Both were victims of the influenza.

Mrs. Bee died yesterday morning about 11 o’clock. She ha been ill about a week and was unconscious for three days prior to her death. She is survived by her husband and seven children, the youngest only six months old.

Mr. Payne is survived by his wife and two children.
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Local News

Charlie Hager went to Lava Hot Springs last Tuesday to remain for a week or more in the hopes of obtaining relief from rheumatism.

(ibid, page 5)
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Shoshone Journal. March 14, 1919, Page 1

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Court House Notes

The flu quarantine has been lifted by the Board of Health. This means that dances and public gathering may be resumed once more, after several weeks of prohibition.

Nicholas Hentz was called before the Probate Court Tuesday charged with keeping his children out of school. He was reprimanded by the court and released on a promise that hereafter he would see that his children attended school regularly.
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Big Wood River News

Mrs. Earl Burdette has been quite sick the past week.

Mrs. A. L. Horne still continues to be very sick.
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Miss Frankie Moffett, who has been looking after the health of our people in these distressing times of the flu, has returned to Twin Falls and resumed her duties in Doctor Boyd’s hospital.

The patriotic impulses which promised to give such a great reception to our returning soldiers yielded to the demands of the health interests and adjourned the reception till some time when the flu shall be less threatening.
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Card of Thanks

We can not thank our neighbors and friends enough for all their kind deeds and loving sympathy during the sickness and death of our darling little Ruth.
– Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Horne and sister V.
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Y. W. C. A. Drive

Before April 1st Shoshone is asked to raise $25.00 for reconstruction work in the Y. W. C. A. Owing to industrial conditions resulting from the close of the war, the need for Y. W. C. A. work in small towns as well as cities is greater than ever before. The problem of the girls who suddenly find themselves out of positions because of the returning soldiers is a grave one. This drive is carried on under the auspices of the Women’s Council of Defense. The members of the local committee are: Mildred Barger, Keith Horne, Leah Borden and Lenora Noble.

source: Shoshone Journal. (Shoshone, Idaho), 14 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Shoshone Journal. March 14, 1919, Page 3

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Keep away from the cougher, sneezer or spitter who does not use a handkerchief.

Keep out of crowds whenever possible.

Don’t use dishes of towels who have been used by others until they have washed in boiling water.

Don’t put your lips against the telephone mouthpiece and don’t put into your mouth pencil or any other article that has been used by another.

Wash your hands and face immediately upon reaching your home and change your clothes if possible before mingling with the rest of the family.

Keep in the fresh air and sunlight as much as possible and wear sufficient clothing to keep warm.

Sleep in a well ventilated room under plenty of bed clothes.

Walk instead of using the street cars whenever your journey is a short one.

Be temperate in eating and observe the ordinary rules of hygiene. …

[From ad for “Laxcarin Products”]

(ibid, page 3)
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Shoshone Journal. March 14, 1919, Page 4

[Local and Personal News]

Friends of Mrs. Mary Burkhill are in receipt of a letter from Portland in which the information is given that while visiting her daughter there Mrs. Burkhill has had the misfortune to have suffered a severe attack of the flu and at the same time to have suffered a dislocated shoulder.

(ibid, page 4)
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Shoshone Journal. March 14, 1919, Page 5

Local and Personal News

May Johnson has been on the sick list during the week.

Catherine Newman is on the sick list.

Mrs. Will Sinclair is on the sick list this week.

Miss Grace Kiker, one of the High School teachers has been on the sick list for the past week.

A. L. McMahon returned from Boise last Friday. Since his return he has been confined to his bed. His daughter Miss Verna, has also been on the sick list this week.

The A. L. McMahon family is undergoing a siege of tonsillitis this week.

Mrs. Elizabeth Williams was on the sick list the first of the week.

Walter H. Copp has been ill with tonsillitis this week.

Miss Montana Murray has been ill this week with an attack of chicken pox.

Niel Hubbs was in town Monday from his Wood river ranch. He is still confined to crutches from a broken leg caused by falling from a scaffold.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Meridian Times., March 14, 1919, Page 1

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19190314MT2 Case Of Sleeping Disease Near Meridian Reported

A case of the “sleeping disease” following influenza has been reported by Dr. H. F. Neal of Mrs. John Millis, residing southwest of Meridian. For eleven days it has been impossible to awaken the patient, but the last two days a slight improvement has been noticed and the chances for recovery are more favorable. Mr. and Mrs. Millis are recent arrivals in the Meridian community.

source: The Meridian Times. (Meridian, Idaho), 14 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Meridian Times., March 14, 1919, Page 8

Meridian Local News

A business meeting of the Meridian Red Cross will be held next Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the rural high school building. The election of officers will be at this time.

There will be a box social and spelling match at the Locust Grove school next Friday night, March 21. This is for the Armenian relief. Everybody invited.

(ibid, page 8)
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View of Fourth St. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 15

Evening Capital News., March 15, 1919, Page 1

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Famous Actress Ill

Cleveland, Ohio March 15 — Laurette Taylor, actress, is seriously ill with influenza, her husband, J. Hartley Manners, announced today.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 15 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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Laurette Taylor ca. 1918

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Evening Capital News., March 15, 1919, Page 8

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Boise Boy Dies of Pneumonia in France
Clarence F. Williams, Brother of Mrs. J. H. Hopffgarten Succumbs to Disease on February 16.

Friday morning, Lieutenant Whitman called at the office of J. H. Hopffgarten and delivered to him a personal message from his brother-in-law, and business partner, Clarence F. Williams, which was “that he had been detained in France on special duty, but would probably sail for home in about a month.” Saturday morning a telegram came from the war department announcing that Clarence F. Williams had died of pneumonia in France, Feb. 15.

Coming on top of the former message that he was well and expecting to sail for home soon, the news was a severe shock to the family. Clarence Williams was a member of the First Idaho field hospital corps and left Boise a year ago last August for New York to sail for France. He was with Riley Joy, Jack Case and Jess Wetter in the service, and his corps did work along fronts where some of the fiercest battles raged.

His younger brother, Kenneth, a member of a field artillery, was wounded in battle and happened to be brought to the hospital where Clarence was on duty and later received a transfer to the same corps. When the hospital corps was ordered home the younger sailed, but Clarence was held for special duty. He was 31 years old and one of Boise’s well known young men, having lived with Mr. and Mrs. Hopffgarten since he was 17 years of age, and worked with Mr. Hopffgarten until he was taken in as a partner in the firm. He was a member of the Boise lodge of Elks. Besides his sister in Boise, he leaves his mother in Spokane and his brother still in the service. A sister residing in Fargo, N. D., died of influenza two months ago and Clarence had just learned of her death a short time prior to being stricken with the disease.
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Little News of Boise

Streets Suffer

Bad weather the past 10 days has played havoc with the recent job of street dragging and repairing just finished by Superintendent of Streets Jack Sharp. An inspection this morning revealed the fact that at least half of the work will have to be done over again.

(ibid, page 8)
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 15, 1919, Page 1

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Superintendent Rich Reelected
Moscow Independent District Secures Services Of J. H. Rich Once More

The school board met last night, at which time the matter of the election of superintendent, the arrangements for the opening of the second semester of the school year and the routine business were taken up. …

Owing to the fact that the second semester is to be a short one, and that there is uncertainty as to the ability to be able to keep the schools open, owing to the influenza situation, the board voted not to permit an entering class in the primary department.
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Potlatch Soldier Has Not Seen His Son

Mrs. C. L. Ainsworth, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. A. W. Laird has returned from the hospital at Bovill with her young son, Allison Laird. Mr. Ainsworth was expected to arrive last week from Camp Merritt, N. J., where he received his discharge but contracted influenza while visiting his home at Chippewa Falls, Wis. He is recovering, however, from a mild case and is expected shortly.
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Weyerhouser to Build Railroad
Surveying Party Gone to Pierce District to Map Out Line of Road

Lewiston. — Yesterday morning a crew of railroad surveyors left Greer for the Pierce section and are presumably in the employ of the Weyerhouser timber syndicate. This information was brought to the city yesterday by James McCullough who with Mrs. McCullough arrived from their home at Fraser to visit here for two weeks with their daughter.

Mr. McCullough, who is a pioneer of the Fraser section, where he owns valuable farm lands, is noting with interest the movements which seem to indicate an early opening of the vast Clearwater timber belt.

“We are still experiencing considerable winter weather in the Fraser section with six to eight inches of snow, and farmers are still required to feed. Farther back in the Pierce district there is still a great deal of snow. Hay has brought $25 a ton in the barn in the Fraser section.

“While we have been experiencing a good deal of late winter,” continued Mr. McCallough, “yet we have experience little sickness and our district has been remarkable free from the influenza epidemic.”
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Americans Kill Many Bolshevists
Reds Reported to Have Lost 500 in Killed – Allies’ Losses Light

Archangle, Thursday — (By the Associated press.) — Compared to the losses inflicted upon the enemy, allied casualties in fighting along the Vaga river since February 28 have been extremely light. It is estimated the bolsheviki have lost at least 500 killed.

American casualties from February 28 to March 9, inclusive, were five killed on the Vaga front and 10 on the Dvina front. No officers were killed. One American soldier is missing and two officers and 30 men were wounded. …

The health of the expeditionary forces since the Spanish influenza epidemic in September and October has been excellent. Of the 69 deaths from disease, 68 occurred before January 4.

Throughout the fighting American troops have generally been greatly outnumbered, but losses inflicted upon the enemy have been at least five times those suffered by the Americans. As the newly mobilized Russian troops are becoming trained, they are gradually relieving the strain to which the Americans, British and French forces were put in the early days of the campaign. All American troops are now enjoying regular rest periods, either at Archangel or at convenient villages behind the lines.
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1,419,386 Discharged

Washington. — Officers and men demobilized now number 1,419,386, the war department announced today. Of this number 88,774 were officers. A total of 1,678,500 men have been ordered discharged to date.
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Try Transatlantic Flight

New York. — Rear Admiral D. W. Taylor, chief of the naval bureau of construction and repairs, announced today that the navy will be ready to attempt a Transatlantic flight by heavier-than-air craft within one month.

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 15 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 15, 1919, Page 2

A Deserved Reappointment

The school board acted wisely in reappointing Superintendent J. H. Rich for another year as head of the schools of Moscow. Mr. Rich has shown himself, in the five years he has been here, to be the “man for the place.” His work as head of the Moscow schools has been of a high order in every respect. We are justly proud of our schools because Mr. Rich, with his able corps of teachers, has made them the best schools in a town this size to be found in the west.

Mr. Rich has had a hard and trying time during the past year. With the influenza situation closing the schools twice and keeping them closed for months, he and his assistants and the school board have worked at a great disadvantage, but they have held the schools together, have kept up the moral of the school children and the high school students and have overcome many difficulties that tried the stoutest hearts and the most enduring patience.

The Star-Mirror congratulates the school board on the wisdom of its action and the people of Moscow upon retaining Mr. Rich at the head of their school system. It also congratulates Mr. Rich upon his splendid ability and the fact that he has won the confidence, esteem and respect of the people here as he has. We are glad he will be with us at least another year.
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One Pupil in District.

Wallace — There is just one lone little third grade pupil left at the Rex school district as a result of the recent exodus of citizens of that locality and as a result the school has been closed and the teacher, Miss Frances Batterton of Kellogg left for her home yesterday.

When the school opened in September a class of nine pupils was enrolled which progressed splendidly until families began moving to other points. The one pupil left will be obliged to walk a distance of three-quarters of a mile to the school at Interstate as the expense of maintaining the school at Rex cannot be continued for only one pupil, it is declared by those in authority.

(ibid, page 2)
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 15, 1919, Page 3

Cora Correspondence

Florence Kidwell came home from Moscow Wednesday to stay until Sunday while convalescing over the “flu.”

Harold Kimbal is among the recent arrivals from far lands, he having been stationed at Gibraltar at the time of his father’s death. Mrs. Belva Clement and husband expect to reside in Spokane and the rest of the Kimbal family in Tacoma.

(ibid, page 3)
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 15, 1919, Page 4

Pioneer Resident Dies of Influenza

Mrs. John Carlson died last evening at 7 o’clock at her home on East Eighth street of influenza and complications. Mrs. Carlson was a pioneer resident of Moscow, having lived here about 25 years. She was 50 years of age and had been in ill health a number of years.

She leaves besides her husband, five children, Mrs. Earl Griffin of Spokane, Miss Signa Carlson of Spokane and Violet, Alice and Marie at home. The private services of the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.
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Miss Bartlet is Dead

Miss Iza Bartlett, aged 29, formerly a resident of Palouse, died in Spokane yesterday from a second attack of influenza. She had had the disease earlier in the fall and recovered but died in the second attack. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bartlet.
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Church and Sunday School

Methodist Episcopal Church.

9:45 — Sunday school for adults only. Influenza quarantine prohibits children. …
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The Nazarene Church

Sunday school for adults at 10 a.m. …
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Church of the Brethren

Services tomorrow will be Sunday school at 10 a.m. for adult classes followed by a sermon at 11 o’clock. …

(ibid, page 4)
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The Daily Star-Mirror., March 15, 1919, Page 5

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Moscow Had Many Influenza Cases
City Health Officer Reports 71 Cases Under Quarantine – One Death

Dr. W. A. Adair, city health officer, reports the first death from influenza during this epidemic occurred last night, the victim being Mrs. John Carlson, who had influenza, followed by pneumonia. She had previously suffered for a long time with asthma, but Dr. Adair says her death was due to pneumonia brought on by influenza.

Dr. Adair said:

“We had 71 cases of influenza in Moscow during the week ending last night. This is a record for the entire winter, being the largest number at any time since the disease fir appeared here. It is well for the people of Moscow that the disease is in mild form. But we cannot afford to take any chances and people who have had the disease or have colds or are at all ill must remain away from crowds.”

Dr. Adair reports influenza flags posted today at the following places: Buchanan’s residence, 618 Deakin avenue; E. Hites, 130 North Asbury; Rollefson’s, 314 East Sixth; Steward, East Eighth; Thurston, West Sixth; Hites, West First, and Gardner, near the electric depot.
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City News

Prof and Mrs. J. H. Jonte, who have been very ill with influenza are slowly recovering. Mrs. Jonte is up and around and Mr. Jonte is now able to sit up part of the time.

The entire family of F. D. Hawley have been ill with influenza, but have now recovered. The quarantine will be removed today.

Miss Tess Keane, who teaches in Troy, is home for the week end.

Miss Henrietta Safford, who teaches at Asotin, is spending the week end at the Delta Gamma house.

(ibid, page 5)
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Collins, Idaho (1)

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 16

Evening Capital News., March 16, 1919, Page 2

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Laurette Taylor Improved

Cleveland, Ohio, March 16. — Physicians attending Laurette Taylor, actress, who is suffering from an attack of Spanish influenza, tonight announced the actress’ condition is much improved.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 16 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., March 16, 1919, Page 11

Mrs. Roy Pope Funeral

Caldwell, March 15. — Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from the Binford funeral parlors for Mrs. Roy Pope, who died at home near Notus yesterday after a brief illness. The death of the deceased is mourned by her husband and two children. Interment will be in the Canyon Hill cemetery.

(ibid, page 11)
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Copeland Cotton Wood Co. Copeland, Idaho

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 17

The Daily Star-Mirror., March 17, 1919, Page 3

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W. C. T. U. Meeting Indefinitely Postponed

The meeting of the W. C. T. U. which was to have been held next Wednesday, has been indefinitely postponed. This step was taken owing to the influenza situation. The date of the next meeting will be announced as soon as possible, when a full attendance will be desired.

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 17 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., March 17, 1919, Page 7

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Deaths – Funerals

McCool — Emler McCool, aged 52 years, died Sunday of a complication of diseases at his home, 1908 North Fifteenth street. Mr. McCool had a severe attack of influenza in January. He was up and around during the latter part of February and until March 7, when he had a relapse. On the Friday before his death the doctors thought he was on the road to recovery, but he took a sudden turn for the worse Saturday morning at 10 o’clock. He was a resident of Boise 14 years, and for 13 years had been employed by the Boise Railway company as a conductor. … He is survived by his wife, Louise, and two daughters, Alice and Lois, a brother Ira McCool, at Marshalltown, Iowa, and two sisters, …
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Boise People Wear Green in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day

Green predominated in Boise today.

Green colored carnations decorated the lapels of the coats of hundreds of business and professional men, vases of green carnations were on the tables in nearly every eating establishment, green ties were worn and green ribbons and shamrocks in honor of the memory of the great Irish saint, St. Patrick.

The only entertainment feature for the day is a St. Patrick’s day program tonight at St. John’s hall for the benefit of the cathedral fund. An excellent program has been arranged for the event and the songs of the Emerald Isle and Irish dances will be features of the affair.
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Gets Shamrock

Nick Collins’ face lighted up this morning with a smile when he opened a letter he received today. He found several sprigs of genuine shamrock, with a bit of the “ould turf” of the Emerald Isle attached. A friend of his, Larry Cronin, sent the letter and shamrock to “Nifty Nick.”
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source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 17 March 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Road Reports Jan 24, 2021

Yellow Pine: Jan 23 we have 11″ of old snow on the ground. Local streets are snow covered and icy in places. Please respect residents and wildlife and SLOW DOWN.
“Drivers don’t speed through neighborhoods or most anywhere. Locals brake for kids, wandering dogs, deer, elk, moose, fox, beaver, squirrels and chipmunks. Most are lifetime members of SPLAT, the Society to Prevent Little Animal Tragedies.” – IME
link: Local Forecast
Yellow Pine Webcam: (check date on image)

Highway 55 Webcams Link:
No Winter construction – All lanes open

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Wed (Jan 20) mail truck driver (Roberts) reports the highway is icy all the way in.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open
Wed (Jan 20) mail truck driver reports road is icy.
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open
Wed (Jan 20) mail truck driver reports the road is icy.

Johnson Creek Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
link: Johnson Creek Airstrip Webcam
link: Johnson Creek Stream Gauge
Note: The elevation at Landmark is 6,630 feet

Lick Creek: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Lick Creek Summit is 6,877 feet

Profile Creek Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Profile summit is 7607 feet.

Big Creek Webcam: (check date on image)

Yellow Pine to Stibnite: Open.
link: Stibnite Weather Station 6594′

Stibnite to Thunder Mountain: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Monumental Summit is 8590 feet.

Big Creek to Elk Summit to Warrens Road: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The elevation at Elk Summit is nearly 9000 feet.

Deadwood Summit: Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Note: The approx. elevation at Deadwood Summit is 6,883 feet.
link: SNOTEL Deadwood Summit 6860′

New Link
Valley County Road Maintenance Dashboard
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Weather Reports Jan 17-23, 2021

Jan 17 Weather:

At 1030am it was 28 degrees and overcast, paths very icy. At 1230pm it was overcast. Short snow shower around 315pm, barely a trace. At 415pm it was 38 degrees, partly clear and light breezes. At 6pm it was 25 degrees and breezy. At 1030pm it looked cloudy, no stars out to the east. Snowed some time during the night or early morning.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 18, 2021 at 10:30AM
Cracked overcast
Max temperature 39 degrees F
Min temperature 22 degrees F
At observation 27 degrees F
Precipitation Trace
Snowfall Trace
Snow depth 11 inch
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Jan 18 Weather:

At 1030am it was 27 degrees, cracks in the clouds. Flaking lightly before 11am. Snowing lightly before 1230pm. Steady snow at 1pm. Not snowing at 2pm. At 330pm it was 33 degrees, snowing lightly and light breezes. At 405pm it was 31 degrees, not snowing and calmer. At 530pm breaks in the clouds, patches of blue sky. At 6pm it was 31 degrees and mostly cloudy. At 915pm it was 27 degrees and cloudy. At 11pm it looked mostly cloudy. At 1am it was 18 degrees and mostly cloudy.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 19, 2021 at 10:30AM
Clear
Max temperature 34 degrees F
Min temperature 4 degrees F
At observation 5 degrees F
Precipitation Trace
Snowfall Trace
Snow depth 11 inch
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Jan 19 Weather:

At 1030am it was 5 degrees and clear. At 1230pm it was mostly clear, a few small clouds. At 345pm it was 29 degrees and mostly clear – patch of thin haze to the southwest. At 6pm it was 20 degrees and clear. Hazy or cloudy at 1030pm, no stars out to the east.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 20, 2021 at 10:30AM
Mostly cloudy
Max temperature 34 degrees F
Min temperature 5 degrees F
At observation 19 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 11 inch
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Jan 20 Weather:

At 1030am it was 19 degrees and mostly cloudy. Broken overcast at 12pm. At 2pm overcast. At 4pm it was 32 degrees, overcast and light chilly breeze. At 6pm it was 28 degrees and cloudy. Looked cloudy at 11pm. Snowing before 7am (skiff), still snowing at 10am.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 21, 2021 at 10:30AM
Overcast, light snowfall
Max temperature 34 degrees F
Min temperature 19 degrees F <– previous morning
At observation 28 degrees F
Precipitation 0.03 inch
Snowfall 0.7 inch
Snow depth 12 inch
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Jan 21 Weather:

At 1030am it was 28 degrees, overcast and snowing lightly. Steady snow by 11am. Lower clouds and very lightly snowing at 1pm. At 2pm socked in mid-mountain and steady snow. At 3pm snowing lightly. At 4pm it was 32 degrees, steady snowfall (about 1/2″+ new) and low overcast. At 6pm it was 31 degrees and snowing lightly, about 1/2″ (or less) additional new snow. At 10pm it was 28 degrees and had stopped snowing, (a “heavy 1/2” since 4pm.) Doesn’t appear to be snowing at 130am.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 22, 2021 at 10:30AM
Mostly cloudy
Max temperature 33 degrees F
Min temperature 24 degrees F
At observation 28 degrees F
Precipitation 0.15 inch
Snowfall 2.0 inch
Snow depth 14 inch
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Jan 22 Weather:

At 1030am it was 28 degrees and mostly cloudy. Decreasing clouds and partly clear by 1130am. Mostly clear at 1230pm. Sunny at 2pm. At 4pm it was 34 degrees, slight breeze and partly cloudy/clear. At 6pm it was 28 degrees and cloudy. At 11pm it appeared partly clear.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 23, 2021 at 10:30AM
Clear, frosty
Max temperature 40 degrees F
Min temperature 7 degrees F
At observation 8 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 13 inch
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Jan 23 Weather:

At 1030am it was 8 degrees, clear sky and a good amount of frost. Clear and sunny at 1230pm. At 4pm it was 30 degrees, clear sky and light chilly breeze. At 6pm it was 20 degrees and clear. At 10pm it was 9 degrees and clear.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 24, 2021 at 10:30AM
Mostly cloudy
Max temperature 35 degrees F
Min temperature -1 degrees F
At observation 6 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 13 inch
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