Monthly Archives: March 2021

Updated Road Reports Mar 31, 2021

It is Rock Migration Season. Please share road reports. Please turn on your vehicle lights when traveling our narrow mountain roads. Rock Migration season has started. 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: Local roads are baring up, shady side streets are snow packed. It can be muddy or slushy on warm afternoons. 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:
Update March 31: Starting Friday, April 2, at 8 a.m. the original spring construction schedule for the ID-55 Smiths Ferry project will resume. From April 2 through mid-May, the road will be closed Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and open to one lane of alternating traffic with a 15-minute delay outside of the closure hours.
Update March 29: Over the weekend, Idaho Transportation Department contractors successfully removed an undercut outcropping of rock that remained from a rockslide near Smiths Ferry on March 15, completing a critical safety intervention to allow a return to normal work. (see link below for more info)

Update March 23: Starting Wednesday, March 24, Idaho Highway 55 will have daily openings to one lane of alternating traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travelers can expect at least 15 minutes delays during this time. Crews will be actively monitoring the rock outcropping and are prepared to close the road immediately if weather or hillside conditions change. ITD recommends travelers, especially large vehicles, RVs, and trucks pulling trailers, still use U.S. 95 as the alternate route. The current traffic restrictions are expected to last through early April as crews work to remove the remaining rock outcropping.
ITD link:
When construction resumes expect full road closures Monday-Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
Project link:

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Wed (March 31) Mail truck driver reports the highway is pretty much bare except at the summit and the usual shady corners.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open – Watch for rocks.
Update March 31: Spring weight limits in effect
“Forest Service officials on the Payette and Boise National Forests implemented the annual seasonal break up limits/road weight restrictions on portions of the South Fork Salmon River Road (National Forest System Road #674 and #474) effective today, March 31, 2021. The restriction is in effect annually through June 1, or as Forest Service officers determine that no further damage will occur to the roadway and remove the signing.”
Report Wednesday (Mar 31) Mail truck driver said there were a lot of trees down Monday, but other travelers had cut them out. One new tree today, but it had been cut out. Says the FS has plowed the rocks off the road. The road is pretty much bare now, except at the upper end.
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open – Watch for rocks.
Update March 31: Reports that the local crew cleared downed trees off the road as well as cleaning up rocks and small slides.
Report Wednesday (Mar 31) mail truck driver reports the local crews have done a great job cleaning up the rocks and slides on the road. Pretty much bare except at the upper end.

Johnson Creek Road: Upper end closed to wheeled vehicles at Landmark.
Update March 31: There were several trees down from the wind storm on lower Johnson Creek between YP and Wapiti Meadow Ranch, cleared by the local plow crew.
Local report that the lower end of the road is getting better, more bare spots going to the dump.
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: Closed near MM7 (Tamarack Creek area) by Avalanche Feb 22nd.

The crew has a snowmobile trail over the slide to get to the site. They have asked that the public avoid the area as it is narrow and may be unstable.
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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March 28, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times

March 28, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho

Reminder: We are still under a boil water order until further notice.
Wind Advisory for Sunday night into Monday. Gusty here today and report of 2 trees down on the South Fork Road.

Community Calendar:

Apr 17 – Boil water order issued
Feb 19 – Valley County Mask Advisory
Feb 23 – Avalanche closed Stibnite Road
March 11 – Tick Season Began
March 15 – Hwy 55 closures start *Closed by rockfall 3/16
March 28 – Festival Zoom meeting at 2pm
April 4 – Easter Potluck Community Hall 3pm
April 16 – Yellow Pine Tavern Opens
June 12 – VYPA Meeting
(details below)
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Local Events:

Hwy 55 Work – currently 1 lane open 8am-3pm, closed at night.

When the project resumes, expect full road closures Monday-Thursday from 10am to 2pm in the Smith’s Ferry area.

Project Website link:
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Next Festival Planning Meeting

Sunday, March 28, 2021, Zoom meeting at 2pm. (If you need the link, contact Deb.)
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Easter Potluck

Easter Sunday Potluck at the Community Hall at 3 pm. Ham provided. Contact Ginny or Deb with what you want to bring.
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Yellow Pine Tavern

Opening April 16th.

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Plumbers Coming to Yellow Pine

Rocky Mountain Mechanical will be coming to Yellow Pine some time in April to do a plumbing project. If you are interested in plumbing work please call (208) 365-PIPE (7473). These guys are professionals and do great work, clean and courteous.
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Heating Maintenance Day

Deb Filler is coordinating with Mastercraft of McCall to schedule a maintenance day in Yellow Pine for propane and pellet stoves. If you are interested, please contact Deb at 208 633-6945. The date will be at least a couple months out.
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Village News:

Scam Alert

If you receive an email with the subject “Favor To Ask” and it appears to be from a local official. DO NOT reply – it is a scam. The email will read something like “How are you doing? I need a favor from you. I would have loved to call you however can’t get to call right now, Kindly let me know if you are Online..” If you respond, they will ask you to buy gift cards.

Remember, never buy gift cards when asked unless it is in person from someone you know.
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Avalanche Closes Road to Stibnite

The morning of Feb 23rd, we received a message there are slides on the road to Stibnite. “These slides start below Tamarack creek then up around the corner where the 2019 slides were.” -PR They will keep us posted. Please don’t attempt to go up there to look, the road is narrow and more slides could come down.

“Debris [is] strewn along 1,500 feet of roadway and up to 30 feet deep across the road” – PR. No timeline as to when the road will open.
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Ticks!

A report Thursday morning, March 11th of the first tick found. Check your dogs and yourself after a walk in the woods.
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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 & Coyote 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 dump (and road) were plowed on March 11th. Recent report the bins are full..

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 Your Water Before Using
Boil Water Order issued April 17, 2020.
Link: to Notice

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
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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)

Festival
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.
Next Festival Planning Meeting Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 @ Community Hall, 2pm
2021 Planning Notes updated Feb 28th (link)
Yellow Pine Music and Harmonica Festival Policy and Procedure 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, “Rake It and Take It” 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
Website:

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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Follow The Yellow Pine Times on Facebook (updated more often than emails)
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Local Observations:

Monday (Mar 22) 24 hour low of 29 degrees from Sunday morning, measured 1/4″ new snow (SWE=0.02″) and an average of 16″ on the ground, low overcast (ridges foggy) and light snowfall this morning. Jays, more juncos, chickadees, nuthatches, male and female hairy woodpeckers and 2 pine squirrels visiting. Break in the snow for a short while at lunch time, then light snow and light breezes into early afternoon, and melting. Clouds breaking up, warmer and light breezes mid-afternoon, high of 42 degrees. Overcast and snowed for less than an hour late afternoon, no accumulation. Snowed for about 20 minutes (trace) before dusk and calmer. Cloudy before midnight. Snowing before sunrise.

Tuesday (Mar 23) overnight low of 23 degrees, measured 1/2″ new snow (SWE=0.03″) and 16 1/2″ average snow on the ground, overcast, light snowfall and light breeze this morning. Jays, clark’s nutcracker, juncos, chickadees, nuthatches, hairy and downy woodpeckers, flicker and a pine squirrel visiting. Flaking at lunch time and new snow melting. Breaks in the clouds early afternoon and light breeze. Mostly cloudy and light breeze mid-afternoon, high of 44 degrees. Gusty breezes late afternoon and early evening. Mostly cloudy, above freezing and breezy at dusk. Partly or mostly clear before midnight.

Wednesday (Mar 24) overnight low of 15 degrees, measured an average of 16″ of old crusty snow on the ground, sky is overcast. Raven flying over and calling, jays, lots of juncos, chickadees, nuthatches, a pair of hairy woodpeckers, a clark’s nutcracker calling from a tree and 2 pine squirrels visiting. Overcast at lunch time. Mail truck made it in a little early. Overcast and chilly light breeze mid-afternoon, high of 40 degrees. Late afternoon light snow falling. At dusk it was still snowing very lightly and starting to stick, right at freezing and breezy. Still snowing lightly before midnight. Steady snow after midnight and stacking. Probably snowed until 3 or 4am.

Thursday (Mar 25) 24 hour low of 23 degrees, measured 1 1/4″ new snow (SWE=0.11″) and an average of 17″ total snow on the ground, sky is overcast – foggy ridges and lightly flaking. Fresh fox tracks. Jays, juncos, chickadees, nuthatches, hairy woodpecker and 2 pine squirrels visiting. A report of a Rufous Sided Towhee in the neighborhood. Flaking lightly all morning and melting. Overcast and flaking at lunch time. Quite a snow flurry for about half an hour early afternoon then back to flaking. Gusty breezes and snowing on and off mid-afternoon, high of 40 degrees. Breaks in the clouds and a “parade” of elk on Westside Ave. after sunset. Cloudy before midnight.

Friday (Mar 26) overnight low of 25 degrees, most of yesterday’s snow melted, 0.01″ in the gauge and an average of 16″ snow on the ground. Jays, lots of juncos, chickadees, nuthatches and 2 pine squirrels visiting. Cracked overcast at lunch time. Chilly breezes and gray overcast mid-afternoon, high of 43 degrees. Clouds breaking up late afternoon. Partly cloudy before sunset. Above freezing and partly cloudy at dusk. Looked cloudy before midnight, filtered moonlight.

Saturday (Mar 27) overnight low of 20 degrees, measured an average of 15″ old crusty snow on the ground, clear sky this morning with strong sunshine. Jays, juncos, downy woodpecker, clark’s nutcracker, red-breasted nuthatches and chickadees visiting, later both pine squirrels stopped by. Power blipped of and back on at 1121am. Clear and sunny at lunch time. Occasional gusty breeze mid-afternoon, warm and almost clear, high of 55 degrees. At dusk it was still above freezing and clear sky. High thin haze before midnight, fuzzy nearly full moon.

Sunday (Mar 28) overnight low of 26 degrees, measured an average of 14″ old crusty snow on the ground, partly clear sky, lots of high thin haze and above freezing this morning. Jays, juncos, hairy woodpecker, flicker, nuthatches, chickadees and 2 pine squirrels visiting. Getting breezy before lunch time. Fox wandering the neighborhood just after lunch time. Mostly clear and breezy early afternoon. Warm, almost clear and windy mid-afternoon, high of 60 degrees. A report of a couple trees down on the South Fork road today. Mostly cloudy and gusty breezes before sunset.
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Idaho News:

317 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

March 26, 2021 Local News 8

Idaho officials reported 317 new COVID-19 cases on Friday.

That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 179,204.

There are a total of 144,114 confirmed cases and 35,090 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 417,124 people have received the vaccine, and 662,644 total doses have been administered. …

The state said 16 new hospitalizations have been reported bringing the total number to 7,522 and 2 new cases have been admitted to the ICU bringing the total to 1,288. …

Zero new deaths were reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 1,954.

full story: [Valley Co 821 cases 6 deaths]
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Idaho March 25

source: KTVB
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Gov. Brad Little: Anyone 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in April

By Meredith Spelbring Mar 24, 2021 KIVI

Anyone over 16 years old will soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho soon. Gov. Brad Little announced Wednesday that all Idahoans, regardless of age, occupation and medical conditions, can make an appointment for the vaccine starting April 5.

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Anyone age 45 or older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

By Tom Grote for The Star-News March 25, 2021

Anyone age 45 older and anyone age 16 or older who lives in certain group settings are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Central District Health said Wednesday.

The announcement comes just two days after those age 55 and older became eligible to receive the vaccine in the area served by the health district, including Valley County.

The expansion was announced as more appointments have become available for the vaccine, with some providers able to offer same-day appointments, a news release said. …

Two New Cases

Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Valley County in the last week by St. Luke’s McCall and Cascade Medical Center after an increase to 10 new cases two weeks ago.

The total number of positive cases since the pandemic reached Valley County last summer totaled 728 by Tuesday, up from 726 a week ago, the hospitals reported said. …

3,308 First Doses

A total of 3,308 people had received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by this week by Valley County’s two hospitals. The hospitals also had given out 2,288 of the required second doses of the vaccine.

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Hwy 55 Update March 23

(ITD FB post)

Starting Wednesday, March 24, Idaho Highway 55 will have daily openings to one lane of alternating traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travelers can expect at least 15 minutes delays during this time. Crews will be actively monitoring the rock outcropping and are prepared to close the road immediately if weather or hillside conditions change. ITD recommends travelers, especially large vehicles, RVs, and trucks pulling trailers, still use U.S. 95 as the alternate route.

Our ITD personnel and contractor crews have worked nights and weekends to open the road and protect the public. While this is a major milestone, we recognize that there is still significant effort required to resolve this issue.

ITD is working alongside national slide experts and finalizing plans to safely remove the remaining rock outcropping, which will require additional full road closures. These closures will likely begin in the next seven days. More information about the closures will be provided as it is available. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, visit Idaho 511, and pay close attention to the message boards on ID-55.

Highway 55 will be closed after 3 pm to through traffic until 8 am, the next day until further notice. Once the debris is cleared from the slide and safe for travelers, ITD will go back to the restricted highway use Monday – Thursday 10:00 – 2:00 pm.

Check (link) for updates.
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Highway 55 closure causes dip in business for some Valley County stores

by Trevor Fay Monday, March 22nd 2021 CBS2

Commuters on Highway 55 are in for more delays as workers continue to clean up the landslide that shut part of the highway down. The Idaho Transportation Department said the area is still unsafe for traffic. Detours being recommended add hours to the commute between Valley County and the Treasure Valley.

“People say this is rock migration season,” Jake Melder, public information officer for ITD, said. “Ducks and rocks. If you’re finding yourself on a mountain highway, especially in an area that’s been signed for danger of rock falls, slow down.”

For some living north of the landslide on Highway 55, the usual commute to Boise takes about one hour and 15 minutes. But now, their only option is to take Highway 95 down to the Treasure Valley, which effectively doubles or even triples their drive time. So many are keeping an eye on ITD, waiting for updates on the condition of the roads.

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Tamarack Resort feeling the impact of the Highway 55 closure

By Roland Beres Mar 22, 2021 KIVI

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) says Highway 55 is still not safe for drivers and will remain closed until at least Tuesday. ITD says the rain we’re getting today is not helping and resorts like Tamarack are trying to keep the landslide from bringing their Spring Break business down.

“The possibility of a rock or a boulder being in the roadway is increased this time of year, so slow down and drive attentively,” said Jake Melder of ITD.

Sometimes, it’s a lot more than a boulder. This massive slide near Smiths Ferry shut down Highway 55 on the way to resorts in McCall and Cascade just before Spring Break.

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ITD to repave Idaho 55 from McCall to Donnelly this summer

Winter weather, traffic breaks up surface laid in 2010

By Tom Grote for The Star-News March 25, 2021

Eleven miles of Idaho 55 between Donnelly and McCall will get new pavement this summer under a project planned by the Idaho Department of Transportation.

The $3.25 million project is set to start in June and is scheduled to be finished in August, ITD Public Information Officer Jake Melder said.

The entire width of the highway will be repaved, but areas of the road that have broken up due to weather and traffic will get special attention, Melder said.

“For sections of damaged pavement, we will repair the base, and place a fresh layer of asphalt on top to provide a smooth riding surface,” Melder said.

Also targeted for repair is culvert crossing just south of McCall that has had trouble with heaving during the winter, he said.

… Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the work zone with flaggers and pilot cars directing traffic. Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected.

Work will be done Mondays through noon Fridays, with no work done on Friday afternoon or weekends.

For updates, go to (link)

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Idaho tax filing deadline extended to May 17

Mar 24, 2021 KIVI

The deadline to file Idaho state income taxes will be extended to May 17, following the temporary changes to the federal tax filing deadline.

Gov. Brad Little instructed the Idaho State Tax Commission to hold a special meeting to extend the state filing deadline to provide taxpayers and preparers with immediate clarification.

“I appreciate the Tax Commission and the Idaho Legislature for prioritizing the actions needed to ease the burden on Idahoans in preparing their taxes this year,” Governor Little said.

House Speaker Scott Bedke and Senate Pro Tem Chuck Winder said it’s a priority of the state Legislature to act as quickly as possible when they return on April 6 to approve legislation simplifying tax preparation for Idahoans.

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Scam Alerts:

Middleton store clerk stops prepaid card scam in progress

by CBS2 News Staff Monday, March 22nd 2021 CBS2

The Middleton Police Department gave a shout-out to a Walgreens clerk on Monday after they stopped a scam in progress.

A Middleton resident apparently got caught in a scam trap and went to the store to get prepaid cards as payment, according to MPD.

The resident headed to Walgreens to buy the cards and the clerk started asking questions about the purchase. They asked if the prepaid cards were for family or friends, and the resident started explaining their situation.

The clerk got their manager who then explained common scams and stopped the resident from purchasing and sending the cards.

“Thank you for your diligence Walgreens,” MPD said. “We would like to remind all that any time someone is requesting prepaid Green Dot cards, Google Play cards, iTunes cards, Western Union, etc. as payment, it is a scam and do not send the money. Those are extremely difficult to track.”

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Note: If you receive an email with the subject “Favor To Ask” and it appears to be from a local official. DO NOT reply – it is a scam. The email will read something like “How are you doing? I need a favor from you. I would have loved to call you however can’t get to call right now, Kindly let me know if you are Online..” If you respond, they will ask you to buy “Google Play” gift cards. Remember, never buy gift cards when asked unless it is in person from someone you know.
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Sheriff: Boise County hit with ‘Idaho Power’ scam threatening to turn off power

by CBS2 News Staff Thursday, March 25th 2021

Scammers have been making the rounds in Boise County.

This time, the Boise County Sheriff says, scammers are claiming to be calling from Idaho Power and telling customers that if payment isn’t made their power will be turned off. The caller ID even says it’s Idaho Power.

But, alas, it’s not. It’s a scam.

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Public Lands:

Payette forest plans prescribed burns through June

The Payette National Forest will be conducting multiple prescribed burns between March and June in an effort to improve the ability to protect local communities from wildfire.

The dates and times of the prescribed fires will depend on weather conditions.

The benefits of prescribed fires include reducing surface fuels, increasing the height of the canopy, promoting fire resilient trees and improving wildlife habitat.

The prescribed burns will include:

• McCall Ranger District: 350 acres in the Bear Basin area and West Face parking lot.

• New Meadows Ranger District: About 3,000 acres in Boulder Creek and 250 acres in the Meadows Slope project area.

• Krassel Ranger District: 3,800 acres in the Four Mile project area along the South Fork of the Salmon River near Reed Ranch and Poverty Flat campground.

Trailheads and roads that lead to these areas will be posted with caution signs and a map of the prescribed burn locations.

Fire personnel will work with the Idaho/Montana Airshed Group, the National Weather Service and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to ensure that smoke impacts are minimized, according to a recent press release.

For the most current information, visit (link) and search for Payette.

source: The Star-News March 25, 2021
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Critter News:

Cascade Veterinary Clinic

March 24 (FB)

The month of April our Schedule has changed due to road conditions. Cascade Vet Clinic will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Garden Valley Clinic will be open Wednesday and Thursdays.
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Highly contagious disease found in dead jackrabbits near Boise Airport

by CBS2 News Staff Thursday, March 25th 2021

A highly contagious disease has been detected in some dead jackrabbits near the Boise Airport

Idaho Fish and Game says Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, or RHD for short, is a deadly disease that affects animals in the rabbit family — including wild and domestic rabbits. Fish and Game says two dead jackrabbits found southwest of the Boise Airport were positive after lab results confirmed the findings.

It’s the first known case of RHD in Idaho. The symptoms are not pleasant: bleeding from the eyes and bloodstained noses caused by internal bleeding. Infected rabbits may develop a fever, respiratory distress and lack of appetite.

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‘The Bluebird Man’ Turns 99

Al Larson has built, tracks 330 bluebird boxes

By Max Silverson for The Star-News March 25, 2021

Al Larson has probably done more to help the bluebird population in Idaho than anyone else in history.

Larson, who turns 99 on Friday, began building bluebird houses as a hobby when he retired in 1978 and is still tracking and making houses for the vibrantly colored migratory birds.

He currently monitors, with the help of other volunteers, a total of 330 bluebird boxes that he has built and placed in prime bluebird habitat above 4,000 feet from Cascade to the Owyhee Mountains.

Larson and his fellow volunteers have banded about 30,000 bluebirds with identification tags. About 33,000 birds have hatched and learned to fly from his boxes.

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Fish & Game News:

New items just added to Fish and Game’s online fur auction inventory

By Jennifer Jackson, Regional Communications Manager
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Don’t miss out– auction closes April 9

Idaho Fish and Game’s annual fur auction has been underway since March 1 – albeit in a new online format—and there is no shortage of some amazing items, especially now that the inventory has just increased!

Up to this point, the available auction items were gathered mainly from the Southeast Region, but now additional furs, hides, antlers, skulls, carcasses, and other items from around the state of Idaho have been brought to the auction.

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Crazy Critter Stuff:

Unexpected guest: Bear soaking in hot tub caught on video in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

by WTVC Wednesday, March 24th 2021 CBS2

Sometimes you just need to sit and soak and let the cares of the day wash away. That apparently applies to bears, too.

A Georgia tourist staying at a cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee recently had a surprise guest.

Todd Trebony, who owns the Juvenescence Medical Spa in Camilla, Georgia, had his camera rolling as he watched a black bear climb onto his cabin patio and take a dip in a hot tub.

Trebony shared the video on his Instagram page. Watch it below:

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Idaho History Mar 28, 2021

Idaho 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic

Part 50

Idaho Newspaper clippings April 18-24, 1919

Idaho photos courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 18 continued

The Idaho Republican. April 18, 1919, Page 1

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Death of Mrs. Peterson

Mrs. Fred Peterson, age twenty-seven years, died at her home in Groveland Sunday evening, after suffering for two weeks with asthma and influenza.

Besides a devoted husband she is survived by two children, Elton seven years of age and a baby boy, Harold, fourteen months old, her mother and father Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tracey, four sisters and one brother, three cousins, Samuel Chapman of Groveland, J. E. Chapman of Rose and Mrs. A. H. Kruse of Riverside.

The remains were taken to Oakley Wednesday where the interment will be made.

Mrs. Peterson came to this community two years ago, from Oakley, Idaho.
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Infant at Riverside Dies

The seven-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Hein of Riverside, died Monday of pneumonia. The body was sent to Salt Lake City for burial Tuesday, April 15.

source: The Idaho Republican. (Blackfoot, Idaho), 18 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Republican. April 18, 1919, Page 2

Moreland

The Vernal Leavitt family have recovered after a long illness of the flu.

George Furniss is on the sick list this week.
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Rose

The mother of Mrs. Peterson arrived last week to help care for her, but Mrs. Peterson passed away at her home Sunday night at 10 o’clock. The whole community send out their sympathy to the grief stricken husband and children.

(ibid, page 2)
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The Idaho Republican. April 18, 1919, Page 5

Local News

Harold Silene, who has been ill, is very much better.

Mrs. Art Newlon was called to Utah the first of the week on account of the death of her sister.

Miss Edna Gillespie, librarian, was ill Tuesday and her place at the library desk was taken by Miss Eva Yandell.
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Sterling

Mrs. Dolly Parsons Reese, wife of William Reese died Tuesday, April 8 at 6 o’clock p.m., after a long illness of influenza-pneumonia. This makes the fourth death in the Parson’s family within a month. The family are prostrated with grief. Mrs. Reese was twenty-seven years old at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her untimely death a husband and three children, a boy and two little girls, a mother and several brothers and sisters. The funeral was conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the cemetery under the auspices of the L. D. S. church, Bishop R. A. Ward officiating. She was laid to rest beside her father and brother-in-law, who preceded her two days, in the Sterling-Yuma cemetery. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to these families in their great hour of sadness.

Miss Milo Lundquist has returned from a visit with relatives at Shelley. Her mother has also just returned from Aberdeen, where she has been caring for influenza patients.

Mrs. E. N. Wells is ill with the grippe at the present writing.

Frank Parsons, who is ill with influenza at the home of G. A. Line, is recovering.

John Zeigler Jr. was on the sick list the last of the week.

The school time has been changed to standard summer time.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Idaho Republican. April 18, 1919, Page 6

Moreland

The Feigert family, who live west of Moreland, are at present all suffering from attack of the influenza.

Miss Martha Tanner has been ill for some time and has been forced to discontinue her school work.

Miss Lillie Belnap, who came here a few weeks ago to clerk in the Lindsay-Welker store has been quite ill with tonsillitis.

Miss Annie Leavitt has been very ill for some time.

Last Friday being Arbor Day the school children, under their teachers’ direction, cleaned up the school yards and buildings, which makes a marked difference in the appearance of the school and the grounds.

(ibid, page 6)
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The Idaho Republican. April 18, 1919, Page 7

Kimball

The Woodruff family are able to be out again after having been suffering with the flu.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Idaho Republican. April 18, 1919, Page 8

Goshen

The people of this community who have been suffering with influenza are much improved at this writing.
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Wicks

Miss Mabel Bennett of Presto, who is attending high school at Blackfoot is very ill at the home of Mrs. A. B. Stephens.
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Rich

Claude Brown is on the sick list this week.

(ibid, page 8)
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Fern, Idaho ca. 1913

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

Evening Capital News., April 19, 1919, Page 5

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Around Boise Valley Loop

Caldwell

H. K. Cleaver is reported quite ill.

M. T. Hargove, the local real estate man, who has been ill the past month, has sufficiently recovered to be at his office again.

County Recorder L. C. Knowlton is reported quite ill.

Middleton

W. T. Plowhead is confined to his home with influenza.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 19 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., April 19, 1919, Page 10

Huston

The Wright children are recovering from the “flu.”

Mrs. George Vogt is quite sick.

Mrs. C. B. Anderson is on the sick list.

(ibid, page 10)
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Ferrell, Idaho ca. 1908

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

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

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Pierce Park – Collister

Mrs. Frank Leonard and children are sick with the influenza.

Two granddaughters, aged 15 months and 14 years respectively, have arrived from Minnesota to make their home with Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hicks.

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

Deaths – Funerals

Herbst – Harry E. Herbst, aged 31 years, died Saturday at a Boise hospital. Typhoid fever, following influenza, caused his demise. Mr. Herbst was a mechanic and came to Boise six years ago from Seattle. He is survived by his wife and son, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Herbst of Dixon, Ill., one sister and one brother. The body lies at the Fry & Summers chapel and will be taken to Dixon, Ill., for burial.

(ibid, page 9)
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Evening Capital News., April 20, 1919, Page 10

Additional Loop

Caldwell

Mrs. W. A. Stone who is under medical treatment in a Boise hospital is reported to be progressing nicely.

Captain and Mrs. F. M. Cole will arrive home this evening from Salt Lake, where Mrs. Cole joined her husband a few days since upon his return from a southern training camp. Captain Cole will be recalled as Dr. Cole of this city, who let his practice in this city last year and enlisted in the army service.

(ibid, page 10)
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Firth, Idaho

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 21

The Daily Star-Mirror., April 21, 1919, Page 5

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City News

The many friends of the deceased will regret to hear that word has been received from Canada that Mrs. Robert Coop, who formerly lived here, had recently died of pneumonia, following influenza. Mrs. Coop was formerly Miss Lottie Ramseier. She leaves her husband and three small children.

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 21 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Galena, Idaho (2)

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April 22

Evening Capital News., April 22, 1919, Page 7

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St. Michael’s Has A Prosperous Year …

… The dean also spoke of the excellent growth of the Sunday school, the auxiliaries and other church societies, notwithstanding the influenza epidemic of the winter months. …

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 22 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., April 22, 1919, Page 8

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Spring Rains Bring Grippe

This sort of weather brings colds and grippe. If it’s just a common cold people say, “there’s no danger in that!” But many a fatal sickness begins with a cold – with vitality weakened – the system is ready for the Influenza germs. Begin early to ward off the attack. Purge the systems of the toxins (poisons) by taking castor oil, or a vegetable laxative made of Mayapple, leaves of aloe, and jalap, rolled into sugar-coated pills and to be had at all drug stores as Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.

If the cold starts with a cough, and it persists then some local treatment for this condition should be taken. A well known alternative extract which has been on the market for a great many years, and which has been highly recommended by thousands of users, is Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. This tonic compound is composed of an extract of roots and herbs without alcohol, and has a soothing effect upon the mucous membrane, allays the irritation and at the same time works in the proper and reasonable way, at the seat of the trouble – the stagnated or poisoned blood.
(Adv.)

(ibid, page 8)
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The Idaho Republican. April 22, 1919, Page 2

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Springfield

Mrs. W. C. Wells, died Wednesday morning, April 9, of pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. A baby daughter, born Monday morning, lived but a few hours. The loss of this young mother was a severe blow to her family and the community. Mrs. Wells was formerly Miss Myrtle Thurston. She leaves a daughter, four years old and a son two years old, besides her father and several brothers and sisters.

The funeral services for Mrs. Wells and the infant daughter were held at the Springfield cemetery Thursday afternoon. Hosea Berg and Thomas Blackburn officiated. The floral tributes were many and very beautiful.

Miss Hazel Nelson assisted at the W. C. Wells home during the recent illness there.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thurston returned to Ogden Thursday, after attending the funeral of Mrs. W. E. Wells, Mrs. Thurston’s eldest daughter. The blow was particularly sad for them, because only a year ago a younger daughter died of heart failure.

W. E. Wells is convalescing from a severe attack of influenza at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. N Wells.

Mrs. Don Shelman has taken Laveda Wells, the small daughter of W. E. Wells, to be at her home for a few days.

H. N. Wells and family left Tuesday for their home in St. Anthony. They had been delayed by sickness in the family. Ray Wells has rented the W. E. Wells ranch for two years. Mrs. Wells resigned as mail carrier for the rural route from Sterling.

Miss Oral Blackburn is slowly recovering from a tedious attack of the flu.

Mrs. E. Poulson has been quite seriously ill with pneumonia, but is improved very much.

A trained nurse was called to the Flemister home on the Carmen ranch last week, in fear that Mrs. Flemister was coming down with the flu, but it proved not the dreaded disease, and the nurse was dismissed.
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Lavaside

Mrs. W. Hammon has been sick for the last few days.

Everyone seems to have a terrible cold nowadays. We know of at least eight, who have complained.

Those afflicted with mumps are improving rapidly.

School was dismissed Friday afternoon for the war exhibit.

Examinations were taken the ninth and tenth. Part of the seventh and eighth grades wrote on them.
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Upper Presto

Mrs. James Taylor of Kimball was called to the bedside of her brother Albert Davis, at their parent’s home last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones of Moreland are at the home of Albert Davis during his illness. He is a brother of Mrs. Jones.

Orson Davis, the eighteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davis, was down with pneumonia for two weeks and then his illness changed to complications that can not be explained by the several doctors called in. The young man has a host of friends who will watch anxiously for his recovery.

James Anderson’s baby is ill with pneumonia. The infant baby of Neph Johnson has just recovered from an attack of the same disease.

source: The Idaho Republican. (Blackfoot, Idaho), 22 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Republican. April 22, 1919, Page 3

In The Gem State

By a system of voluntary quarantine the public school at Rexburg has practically kept full control of the influenza situation. All physical exercises were held on the campus and practically every amusement for pupils was conducted in the school gymnasium.

A visiting nurses’ association of Boise and Ada county has been organized by representatives from a number of the prominent organizations of the city including the insurance companies and the trades council.

Dr. Ernest E. Laubaugh, captain in an army medical corps stationed at Camp Stuart, former state bacteriologist under the Hains administration, has been offered his old place by J. K. White, commissioner of public welfare.

Waiting to have the Pasteur treatment applied for the bite of a mad coyote, Frank Tama, 20 years of age, is at an Ogden hospital. He was rushed there from Blackfoot, after having been bitten while working at his sheep camp.
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Inland Northwest

A rigid quarantine against the importation of sheep into the state of Oregon was put into effect by Governor Olcott last week, after consultation with State Veterinarian Lytle, who is seeking to guard the sheep on the ranges of this state against the raves of scabies, a contagious sheep disease which is raging in our states.

(ibid, page 3)
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The Idaho Republican. April 22, 1919, Page 5

Local News

Mrs. Arthur Newland and her sister Miss Myrtle Cushing were called to Salt Lake City the first of the week by the death of their sister. Miss Cushing will remain for an indefinite time to take care of the two orphaned children.
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Shelley

Funeral of Soldier Boy

The funeral services of Alverious Hanks, soldier son of this community and dear son of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Hanks, were held here last Sunday afternoon, April 18. No greater number of people ever attended a funeral here. The returned soldier boys of the community attended in full dress uniform and marched in parade formation to the cemetery. Four of the marine comrades of the deceased acted as pall-bearers. This is the third Shelly boy to die in training camps at home, and the sympathy of the community goes out to the dear mother of this boy.

The lights were out again for a short time last Saturday evening. Maybe they got too bright and had to be turned off.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Idaho Republican. April 22, 1919, Page 6

Taber

The people of Taber were much disappointed Friday when the trophy train whizzed past them, after they had all gathered at the station expecting to be permitted to view the exhibits for a few minutes at least.

(ibid, page 6)
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The Idaho Republican. April 22, 1919, Page 8

Sterling

Mrs. Pete Parso has been spending the week with Mrs. S. Cooper, who is ill.

Mrs. Charles Corbridge and two of their children are very ill with the mumps.

Little Arline Andrews is ill this week with an attack of mumps.

Eugene Atkins and Elmer Partridge are ill with the mumps.

Zelda and Edmund Loveless are nursing an attack of the mumps.

Hazel and Doris Furniss are ill with the mumps.

Mrs. Carlos Partridge, Averel Corbridge and Gordon Atkins are all victims of the mumps.

Lilore and Dallas Wells are ill with the mumps.

John Zeigler Jr. is ill with an attack of malaria.

(ibid, page 8)
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Gem, Idaho

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 23

Evening Capital News., April 23, 1919, Page 5

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10 Army Hospitals For Public Health

Washington, April 23. — Ten army hospitals with equipment, buildings and land have been transferred for public health service use to the treasury department, by the war department. The hospitals are:

Camp Beauregard, Louisiana; Camp Cody, New Mexico; Camp Fremont, California; Camp Hancock, Georgia; Camp J. E. Johnson, Florida, Camp Logan, Texas; Camp Sevier, South Carolina; Camp Sheridan, Alabama; Nitrate Plant, Perryville, Md., and General Hospital 13, Dansville, N. Y.
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19190423ECN3 Don’t Buy Aspirin In A “Pill” Box
Ask for “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” in a Bayer package – Marked with “Bayer Cross.”

You must say “Bayer.” Never ask for merely Aspirin tablets. The name “Bayer” means you are getting the genuine “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin,” proven safe by millions of people.

Don’t buy Aspirin tablets in a pill box. Insist on getting the Bayer package with the safety “Bayer Cross” on both package and on tablets. No other way!

Beware of counterfeits. Only recently a Brooklyn manufacturer was sent to the penitentiary for flooding the country with talcum powder tablets, which he claimed to be Aspirin.

In the Bayer package are proper directions and the dose for Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Colds, Grippe, Influenza-Colds, Neuritis and pain generally.

“Bayer Tablets of Aspirin,” American made and owned, are sold in vest pocket boxes of 12 tablets, which cost only a few cents, also in bottles of 24 and bottles of 100 – also capsules. Aspirin is the trade mark of the Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylicacid.
(Adv.)

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 23 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., April 23, 1919, Page 9

Caldwell To See Tank

C. B. Ross, the chairman of the Canyon county liberty loan committee, announced today that the whippet tank to be exhibited in Canyon county in the interests of the loan, will arrive at Parma on the Pony, Thursday morning. After being shown there it will go to Wilder on its own power, then to Greenleaf in the afternoon. Friday morning it will be shown in Caldwell and at Middleton and in the afternoon. Saturday the tank will show its prowess at Star and Eagle.

(ibid, page 9)
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The Daily Star-Mirror., April 23, 1919, Page 1

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Adair Exonerates Mayor W. Truitt
City Health Officer Says Charges Against Mayor Not Based On Facts

That some of the most violent opposition to Mayor Truitt’s reelection yesterday was directed against him by church members who believed that he had interfered with the churches by ordering them closed during the quarantine while the influenza epidemic raged here.

Dr. W. A. Adair, a member of the Methodist church and a brother-in-law of Mayor-elect Gibson, thinks an injustice has been done Mayor Truitt by these charges which he says are not true and he has given out the following statement which he asks be published in justice to Mayor Truitt. Dr. Adair’s statement follows:

Statement to the Public

In as much as I am informed that some time before, and at the city election yesterday, the charge was made against Mayor Truitt that he had advised and caused the closing of the churches and Sunday schools of the city during part of the flu epidemic, I deem it only just and proper for me to state that in all maters pertaining to the quarantine of the city I was and am responsible for all rules and orders pertaining thereto. Mayor Truitt put the entire matter into my hands, he never attempted to control my actions but did frequently ask me to be just as lenient as I possibly could in all my rules and regulation affecting churches, schools and all kinds of business. He at different times said to me that he knew nothing about the disease and must depend upon the health officer and physicians of the city to do what in their judgement was best to protect the health of the city and the lives of its citizens.

I am positive we got good results and this is proven by comparing out death rate with that of neighboring towns, such as Genessee, Palouse and Troy. If we had had as large a death rate in proportion to population as these and many other towns we would have buried from 65 to 75 citizens instead of eight or nine.

Dated this 23d day of April, 1919
W. A Adair, City Health Officer

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 23 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Daily Star-Mirror., April 23, 1919, Page 3

City News

Dean Eldridge, director of the summer school, is receiving many inquiries about the summer session, which begins June 16 and closes July 25. This interest indicates a probably good attendance.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sudderth have received a German helmet from a friend in France. Rev. Bridge wore this helmet last Friday evening in the play of the “Terrible Meek” in representing the character of a soldier.

(ibid, page 3)
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Main Street, Genesee, Idaho ca. 1916

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 24

The Filer Record., April 24, 1919, Page 4

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North Filer News

The little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A Harshburger is reported very ill.

W. D. Griffith and family left Thursday for Los Angeles, Calif., to spend the summer on account of their son’s health.
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Rural High School Notes

Arranged by – Mary Otto, Ralph Beer, Miss Gourley.

Fern Fisher was absent the first of the week on account of illness.

Joice Louder returned today from the hospital.

Monday afternoon the High School was dismissed for an hour to witness a tractor demonstration held on the school grounds. The tractor is owned by the Filer Hardware Co. About an acre was plowed during the demonstrations. Considerable rock, alfalfa roots and sod were found on the ground that was plowed but the tractor with the two bottom plows moved steadily along. We appreciate the interest of the Hardware in the school and we are also thankful that we have the grounds plowed. Myrtle Musser drove the tractor, thus proving that a girl can do a man’s work.

source: The Filer Record. (Filer, Idaho), 24 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., April 24, 1919, Page 5

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Kuna

Jaspar Landsburg was moved Tuesday morning to Franklyn B. Fiss’ home. He stood the trip nicely. His condition has been much improved the last week.

The M. E. Ladies’ Aid Easter bazaar was postponed until later as the town was quite empty Saturday, many having gone to Boise to see the flying circus.

The young sons of J. H. Ross decided to break a calf to drive and, having no cart of a suitable size, hitched it to the baby carriage, entirely overlooking the fact that the baby was in it. The calf gave one bellow and started off across the yard but hit a bump and the front wheel came off the carriage and the baby bobbed out just as the mother came into view. Nothing was hurt, but the calf’s feelings and the boys did prefer to stand up to eat dinner that night.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 24 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., April 24, 1919, Page 7

Start Road Work

Work on the connecting link of the wagon road from Garden valley to Lowman has been started by the forest service and it is expected it will be completed within a month.

(ibid, page 7)
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Evening Capital News., April 24, 1919, Page 11

Health Notes

By M. S. Parker

What can the individual citizen do toward the elimination of disease? First, it is necessary that he take an active interest in the subject and let no opportunity pass to inform himself concerning its various phases. If the nation at large took as much interest in its health as it does in politics or in countless other things we should have cleaner politics and more for countless other things. When one’s interest is once aroused, the problem of getting information is not usually a very difficult one. In this country we regard education as a birthright, and to obtain it we establish free schools and libraries everywhere. And we should demand that these institutions educate in the matter of health also. We should insist that our public libraries carry a full line of literature on public health subjects and on personal hygiene, and then the libraries should be well patronized. We should also insist that in our public school there be liberal and obligatory courses in hygiene.

The victims of the white plague in Idaho should take courage and fight the dread disease harder than ever before, for a better day is coming in this state. Next year it will commence the erection of two tuberculosis hospitals in which to care for those who have been attacked by that terrible malady, and this should be an era of new hope for them.

The Modern Health Crusaders, working through the public schools of Idaho are doing some splendid work along health lines. The coming generation in this state is going to be stronger and more efficient than any generation that has preceded it, due in large measure to the health education that it is receiving.

(ibid, page 11)
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Payette Enterprise., April 24, 1919, Page 1

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Personal and Local Mention

Mr. Burt Venable, editor of the Cascade News left for Cascade Tuesday morning after spending a few days in Payette, being called here on account of the death of Mrs. Walkington, mother of Mrs. Venable.
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Second Annual Conference of Chapter
Northwestern Division American Red Cross Seattle Washington

Conference opened at 10 Thursday morning with Mr. Stimpson, Division manager presiding. In part he said that the greatest call to the Red Cross was in January and February with expenses more than any other period of the war, his report for the quarter January 1st to April 1st on production surgical dressing, Hos. Garments and supplies, Knitting, Refugee Garments – total 471,512 with a money valuation of the same $374,073.86. That answering the call had brought the treasury to the very lowest limits. He expressed appreciation for the hearty co-operation of the chapters in the charge of program made necessary by the signing of the armistice. During the influenza epidemic, two ships equipped with medicines, nurses, food and comforts were sent to Alaska. …

The Public Health Nursing and Home service will co-ordinate activities in the same chapter. Each is necessary to the fullest success of the [?]. The chairman of Public Health Nursing must be a trained nurse and is a nursing service for the benefit of all people in the community. The War Council has appropriated $30,000 to be used in making loans to nurses desiring to take up courses in Public Health Nursing. …

One of the Public Health men from Washington urged that children be trained in public health and in that way reach many homes. He also told how Dr. Livingston Farin had spent eighteen months in France to improve the public health. That chapters know that much of the misery is preventable and urged that chapters go into the a war for liberation from disease, that cleanliness is the corner stone. …

source: Payette Enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho), 24 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Payette Enterprise., April 24, 1919, Page 2

North Payette

Jno. Beeson is on the sick list, suffering with the grippe.

Howard Harker is quite ill with spotted fever.
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Little Willow

One of the little boys of Mr. and Mrs. H. Walters has been quite sick with spotted fever the past week.

Several loads of Little Willow people went over to Boise Saturday to see the airplanes. They all pronounced it a sight well worth the trip.

Word has been given out from the Payette postmaster that unless the roads are fixed on the upper end of Little Willow and over on Big Willow the daily mail will be held up until it is done.

(ibid, page 2)
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The Emmett Index. April 24, 1919, Page 1

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Judge Smith Dead

Isaac N. Smith, judge of the district court of this district, died Tuesday in Boise. Heart disease, following a severe attack of influenza last winter, caused his death. Mr. Smith was appointed judge of this district by Governor Alexander and was elected last fall to succeed himself. He was a pioneer resident of Weiser.
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Died

The body of Joseph E. Gerhart, who died Saturday, April 19, at Exeter, Calif., was brought to Emmett the former home, for burial, arriving this morning. The mother, Mrs. Hannah Gerhart, and younger brother Paul accompanied the body. A brother Ernest, with his family of Idaho Falls, and four sisters, Mrs. Clarence Davis, and husband, and Mrs. Moon of Boise, Mrs. Sneed of Spokane and Miss Beth Gerhart of Sanders, Idaho, are all present to attend the funeral service which was held today at 2 o’clock at the Bucknum chapel. Also Mrs. Sam Atchinson and Mrs. Maxwell, old friends from Weiser, are here. Joseph E. Gerhart was the son of Peter Gerhart, deceased, and Mrs. Hannah Gerhart, and spent several years of his life in Emmett where his people owned ranch property just east of town. He was a boy of good habits, loved by his associates, and for a time a teacher in Oregon. But ill health overtook him, and he was compelled to abandon this, and sought benefit by a change of climate. The family left Emmett about a year and a half ago and have been in Exeter, Calif., some time, where the dread disease finished its work, cutting off a life of but 24 years. Interment was made in the Riverside Cemetery.
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Home Coming in Doubt

A letter received this morning from “The Boy” contains the following in regard to coming home: “There is no news of when we are going home. The number of patients in the hospital is decreasing every day, so it cannot be long before they will have to send some of the personnel home, or to come other places, and we think it will be homeward. I am interested in what will be done, as in all probability I shall go wherever the bunch goes. …

source: The Emmett Index. (Emmett, Idaho), 24 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Emmett Index. April 24, 1919, Page 7

Emmett News

Mrs. Burger and baby who had been very ill with pneumonia, are getting better.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our dear father. Albert Ray, Edward Ray, Mrs. Myrtle Stickney, Mrs. Chas. Hedrick.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Emmett Index. April 24, 1919, Page 10

News of Gem County
By The Index’s Correspondents

Bramwell

Mrs. Mart Smith came home Monday from Emmett, where she had been for the past month at the home of her sister, taking medical treatment. She is quite improved in health.

Mrs. Social Rolph is reported on the sick list this week.

Letha

The smallpox patients are all recovered at the Mary Fishback home and only one member of the family is left with restrictions about his coming and going. Dr. Cummings fumigated Tuesday and allowed the visitors to proceed on their journey.

South Slope

Mrs. Gray of the South Slope was called to Portland last week by the illness and death of her father. Mrs. Gray returned to Emmett yesterday.

(ibid, page 10)
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The Emmett Index. April 24, 1919, Page 8

19190424EI2

(ibid, page 8)
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Road Reports Mar 28, 2021

Yellow Pine: Local roads are baring up, shady side streets are snow packed. Can be muddy or slushy on warm afternoons. 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:
Update March 23
Starting Wednesday, March 24, Idaho Highway 55 will have daily openings to one lane of alternating traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travelers can expect at least 15 minutes delays during this time. Crews will be actively monitoring the rock outcropping and are prepared to close the road immediately if weather or hillside conditions change. ITD recommends travelers, especially large vehicles, RVs, and trucks pulling trailers, still use U.S. 95 as the alternate route. The current traffic restrictions are expected to last through early April as crews work to remove the remaining rock outcropping.
ITD link:
When construction resumes expect full road closures Monday-Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
Project link:

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Wed (March 24) Mail truck driver reports the county grader had scraped the road over the summit so it is much smoother, icy on cold mornings.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open – Watch for rocks.
Report Wednesday (Mar 24) the upper end is rough, ruts and holes. Several bare stretches of road especially on the lower end, small rocks coming down into the road.
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open – Watch for rocks.
Report Wednesday (Mar 24) mail truck driver reports the rocks has been plowed off the road on Monday, just a few small rocks today.

Johnson Creek Road: Upper end closed to wheeled vehicles at Landmark.
Local report that the lower end of the road is getting better, more bare spots going to the dump.
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)

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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Wind Advisory Mar 29, 12am to Mar 29, 6am

Yellow Pine Forecast

Today Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

Tonight Rain showers likely before midnight, then snow showers. Low around 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Areas of blowing snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west after midnight.

Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

West Central Mountains-Boise Mountains-Camas Prairie-
Upper Weiser River-
244 AM MDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM MDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM MDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will move through the
  area tonight. Northwest facing slopes, and areas where northwest
  winds become channeled, will see gusts even higher than 45 mph
  late tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Weather Reports Mar 21-27, 2021

March 21 Weather:

At 1030am it was 29 degrees and mostly cloudy. At 1pm it was mostly cloudy with scattered sunshine. At 350pm it was 42 degrees, breezy and mostly cloudy with moments of sunshine. At 8pm it was 36 degrees. At 11pm appeared overcast. Cloudy at 230am. Snow started before sunrise.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time March 22, 2021 at 10:30AM
Low overcast, light snowfall
Max temperature 44 degrees F
Min temperature 29 degrees F
At observation 31 degrees F
Precipitation 0.02 inch
Snowfall 1/4 inch
Snow depth 16 inch (average)
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March 22 Weather:

At 1030am it was 31 degrees, low overcast – ridges foggy, and light snowfall. Stopped snowing before 1230pm, Golden Gate peak still foggy. Snowing lightly again at 1255pm and light breezes. Stopped snowing some time after 2pm. Higher clouds and breezy at 3pm. At 330pm it was 37 degrees, light breeze and a crack in the overcast. At 415pm it was 41 degrees, light breeze and patches of clear sky. Snowing before 540pm and low overcast, lasted less than an hour. Snowing pretty good at 740pm. At 8pm it was 30 degrees and not snowing. At 1040pm it looked cloudy. Socked in and snowing before 945am.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time March 23, 2021 at 10:30AM
Overcast, light snow, light breeze
Max temperature 42 degrees F
Min temperature 23 degrees F
At observation 31 degrees F
Precipitation 0.03 inch
Snowfall 1/2 inch
Snow depth 16 1/2 inch (average)
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March 23 Weather:

At 1030am it was 31 degrees, overcast, light snowfall and light breeze. Tapered off to a few flakes falling by 12pm. At 1pm breaks in the clouds, patches of blue sky. At 4pm it was 43 degrees, mostly cloudy (big cotton balls with blue patches) and light breeze. Gusty around 540pm. Partly clear at 7pm. Gusty at 720pm. At 8pm it was 34 degrees, mostly cloudy and breezy. Stars out at 1045pm. Moon shadows at 130am.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time March 24, 2021 at 10:30AM
Overcast
Max temperature 44 degrees F
Min temperature 15 degrees F
At observation 23 degrees F
Precipitation Trace
Snowfall Trace
Snow depth 16 inch (average
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March 24 Weather:

At 1030am it was 23 degrees and overcast. Overcast at 1230pm. At 330pm it was 37 degrees, overcast and light breeze. At 545pm fine light snow falling. At 8pm it was 32 degrees, overcast, breezy and fine light snow falling (and starting to stick.) At 10pm light snow falling. At 1am steady snowfall, maybe 1/2″ accumulation. Probably snowed until 3 or 4am-ish.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time March 25, 2021 at 10:30AM
Low overcast, flaking
Max temperature 40 degrees F
Min temperature 23 degrees F <– previous morning
At observation 33 degrees F
Precipitation 0.11 inch
Snowfall 1 1/4 inch
Snow depth 17 inch (average)
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March 25 Weather:

At 1030am it was 33 degrees, overcast – ridges foggy, and lightly flaking. Light snow falling 11am. Flaking at 12pm. A few flakes at 1pm. Snowing pretty good at 250pm. Tapered off to lightly flaking at 330pm. At 345pm it was 37 degrees, light breezes and not snowing. Gusts and steady snow at 4pm. Tapered off and not snowing at 430pm. Not snowing at 6pm. At 8pm it was 31 degrees, calmer and mostly cloudy. At 11pm a few breaks in the cloud cover and filtered moonlight.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time March 26, 2021 at 10:30AM
Partly clear, light breeze
Max temperature 40 degrees F
Min temperature 25 degrees F
At observation 35 degrees F
Precipitation 0.01 inch
Snowfall Trace
Snow depth 16 inch (average)
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March 26 Weather:

At 1030am it was 35 degrees, partly clear and light breeze. At 1pm gray overcast. At 350pm it was 39 degrees, chilly breezes and gray overcast. At 7pm it was partly cloudy. At 8pm it was 37 degrees and partly cloudy. Looked mostly cloudy at 11pm, filtered moonlight. Some stars out at 2am.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time March 27, 2021 at 10:30AM
Clear
Max temperature 43 degrees F
Min temperature 20 degrees F
At observation 30 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 15 inch
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March 27 Weather:

At 1030am it was 30 degrees and clear. Clear and sunny at 1pm. Gusty breezes 3pm. At 330pm it was 53 degrees, almost clear and light breeze. At 815pm it was 38 degrees and clear. At 1030pm a little high thin haze, fuzzy nearly full moon.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time March 28, 2021 at 10:30AM
Partly clear
Max temperature 55 degrees F
Min temperature 26 degrees F
At observation 41 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 14 inch (average)
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Road Reports Mar 24, 2021

Please share road reports. Please turn on your vehicle lights when traveling our narrow mountain roads. Rock Migration season has started. 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: Local streets have a lot more bare spots that get muddy on warm afternoons, snow packed side streets can be slushy on warm afternoons, icy in the shade. 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) *seems to be down*

Highway 55 Webcams Link:
Update March 23
Starting Wednesday, March 24, Idaho Highway 55 will have daily openings to one lane of alternating traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travelers can expect at least 15 minutes delays during this time. Crews will be actively monitoring the rock outcropping and are prepared to close the road immediately if weather or hillside conditions change. ITD recommends travelers, especially large vehicles, RVs, and trucks pulling trailers, still use U.S. 95 as the alternate route.
ITD link:
Spring construction and full road closures start March 15.
Expect full road closures Monday-Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
Project link:

EFSF Road: Open – Watch for rocks.
Report Wednesday (Mar 24) mail truck driver reports the rocks has been plowed off the road on Monday (Mar 22), just a few small rocks today.

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: Closed near MM7 (Tamarack Creek area) by Avalanche Feb 22nd.

The crew has a snowmobile trail over the slide to get to the site.
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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March 21, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times

March 21, 2021 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho

Reminder: We are still under a boil water order until further notice.
Highway 55 is closed due to rock slide.

Community Calendar:

Apr 17 – Boil water order issued
Feb 19 – Valley County Mask Advisory
Feb 23 – Avalanche closed Stibnite Road
March 11 – Tick Season Began
March 15 – Hwy 55 closures start *Closed by rockfall 3/16
March 28 – Festival Zoom meeting at 2pm
April 4 – Easter
June 12 – VYPA Meeting
(details below)
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Local Events:

Hwy 55 Work Begins March 15 * Road is currently closed due to rock slide.

Expect full road closures Monday-Thursday from 10am to 2pm in the Smith’s Ferry area.

Project Website link:
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Next Festival Planning Meeting

Sunday, March 28, 2021, Zoom meeting at 2pm. (If you need the link, contact Deb.)
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Plumbers Coming to Yellow Pine

Village News:

Equinox

20210320SunsetHelipadAmos-a
Sunset near the Helipad March 20 by Scott A.
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Avalanche Closes Road to Stibnite

“Debris [is] strewn along 1,500 feet of roadway and up to 30 feet deep across the road” – PR. No timeline as to when the road will open.
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Ticks!

A report Thursday morning, March 11th of the first tick found. Check your dogs and yourself after a walk in the woods.
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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 & Coyote 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

The dump (and road) were plowed on Saturday, Feb 27th.

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 Your Water Before Using
Boil Water Order issued April 17, 2020.
Link: to Notice

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
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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)

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
Tim Rogers – 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
Website:

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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Follow The Yellow Pine Times on Facebook (updated more often than emails)
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Local Observations:

Monday (Mar 15) 24 hour low of 22 degrees from Sunday morning, average 22 1/2″ old snow on the ground and almost clear sky this morning. Raven calling off in the distance. Jays, northern flicker, starlings, male hairy woodpecker, nuthatches, chickadees and pine squirrel visiting. Partly cloudy after lunch time. Warm, mostly cloudy and breezy mid-afternoon, high of 55 degrees. Still above freezing at dusk and clear sky. Stars out before midnight.

Tuesday (Mar 16) overnight low of 23 degrees, average snow depth 22″, and almost clear sky this morning and warm sunshine. Jays, nuthatches, clark’s nutcracker, hairy and downy woodpeckers, chickadees and a pine squirrel visiting. Alert from YPWUA for low water today. Sunny and warm at lunch time. Partly cloudy, warm and light breezes mid afternoon, high of 53 degrees. Still above freezing and clear at dusk. At least partly or all clear before midnight.

Wednesday (Mar 17) overnight low of 19 degrees, measured snow in more places and new average of 20″ this morning, clear sky and warm sunshine. Jays, nuthatches, chickadees, clark’s nutcracker, hairy and downy woodpeckers, starling, flicker and 2 feuding pine squirrels visiting. Partly cloudy at lunch time. Mail truck made it in on time. Mostly cloudy, warm and breezy mid-afternoon, high of 55 degrees. Partly cloudy and way above freezing at dusk. Partly clear before midnight.

Thursday (Mar 18) overnight low of 22 degrees, measured an average of 19″ of old snow on the ground, mostly cloudy and light breeze this morning. Jays, nuthatches, chickadees, a junco, hairy and downy woodpeckers, flicker and a pine squirrel visiting. Mostly cloudy and breezy after lunch time. Breezy, warm and broken overcast mid-afternoon, high of 58 degrees. More open ground around trees and near buildings, a few bare patches of road in the neighborhood. Elk wandering by after sunset. Warm, partly clear and calmer at dusk. Some stars out before midnight. Rain probably started after 4am.

Friday (Mar 19) overnight low of 32 degrees, measured 0.14″ rainfall and an average of 17″ old snow on the ground, low overcast fogging the ridge tops and light sprinkles. Jays, juncos, nuthatches, a clark’s nutcracker and pine squirrel visiting. Stopped raining and breaks in the clouds after lunch time. Overcast, light breeze and occasional drops and sprinkles mid-afternoon, high of 45 degrees. Partly clear and a colorful sunset this evening, still above freezing. Cloudy before midnight. Snowed a little before sunrise.

Saturday (Mar 20) overnight low of 28 degrees, measured 1/4″ new snow (rain+melted snow=0.05″) and an average of 17″ snow on the ground, mostly cloudy sky this morning. Jays, juncos, chickadees, nuthatches, male and female hairy woodpeckers and 2 pine squirrels visiting. Getting breezy after lunch time and partly clear. Snowing pretty good early afternoon for a short while and melting, high of 46 degrees. Report of the first spring robin sighting. Also a report of coyotes yipping in the village a few nights ago. Another breezy snow squall later in the afternoon for over an hour (about 1″ fell then melted) and temperature dropping. Herd of elk wandered by out on the golf course before sunset. Partly cloudy after sunset. Temperature dropping after dusk and partly cloudy. Stars out before midnight. Cloudy after midnight. Dusting of snow fell before 430am.

Sunday (Mar 21) overnight low of 22 degrees, only a trace of snow remained on the snow board, the inch+ from yesterday had melted (SWE=0.09″) estimate an average of 17″ on the ground, mostly cloudy sky this morning. Fresh fox tracks. Jays, juncos, male and female hairy woodpeckers, clark’s nutcracker, chickadees, nuthatches and 2 squirrels visiting. Mostly cloudy at lunch time with scattered sunshine. Hawk in the neighborhood terrorizing songbirds (and scaring chickens.) Breezy, fairly warm and mostly cloudy with bits of sunshine mid-afternoon, high of 44 degrees. High thin overcast and light breeze after sunset. Still above freezing at dusk.
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RIP:

John Hanson

February 6, 1925 – March 19, 2021

John Hanson, of Yellow Pine and Nampa, passed away at home March 19th at the age of 96.

John was well known as one of the founders of the Yellow Pine Country Club and beloved teacher at the University of Yellow Pine 1979-85.

No arrangements have been made yet.
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How Do You Live Your Dash?

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning… to the end.

He noted that first came the date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years. (1934 – 1998)

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own,
The cars… the house… the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile…
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy’s being read
With your life’s actions to rehash…
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

– Author Unknown
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Idaho News:

Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry to remain closed through Sunday

March 18, 2021 KTVB

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EwpyIMZUcAEktQi?format=jpg
ITD

The Idaho Transportation Department is advising motorists to use US 95 as an alternate route.

The Idaho Transportation Department has extended the closure of Idaho 55 through Sunday due to a rockslide that has buried the highway in debris.

The rockfall happened Monday night around milepost 99, between Smiths Ferry and Cascade, and the highway is completely blocked.

ITD is advising motorists to use U.S. 95 as an alternate route.

ITD crews monitoring the slide and say they have seen continued movement of the hillside. The decision to keep the highway closed through the weekend was made after the area was evaluated by a national rockslide expert.

continued: w/video
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Hwy 55 Updates from ITD

link:
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Hwy 55 March 21st Update

(via FB)

ITD has been monitoring the rock slide throughout the weekend and determined that conditions continue to be unsafe in the area, and Idaho Highway 55 will remain closed to traffic.

According to our District Engineer at this point our ITD team can’t confidently open the road with the existing risks to the traveling public and crews. Recent weather conditions paired with the weakened hillside, rock and soil from the slide has created a situation that requires further considerations before we can allow cars through. We know ID-55 is an important travel corridor in Idaho and we are working hard to open the road safely.

Drivers are advised to use U.S. 95 as an alternate route. The next update will be provided in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 23.

Don’t forget about dialing *511 for current updates.
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383 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

March 19, 2021 Local News 8

Idaho officials reported 383 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Friday.

That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 177,185.

There are a total of 142,688 confirmed cases and 34,497 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 361,235 people have received the vaccine, and 578,288 total doses have been administered. …

The state said 10 new hospitalizations have been reported bringing the total number to 7,428 and 1 new case has been admitted to the ICU bringing the total to 1,275.

There are 10,747 asymptomatic reported cases and 9,849 cases among health care workers.

3 new deaths were reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 1,941.

full story: [Valley County 817 casts 7 deaths]
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Idaho March 19

source: KTVB
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Ten New Cases [Valley County]

By Tom Grote for The Star-News March 18, 2021

Ten new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Valley County in the last week by St. Luke’s McCall and Cascade Medical Center after several weeks of decline to just one new case two weeks ago.

The total number of positive cases since the pandemic reached Valley County last summer totaled 726 by Tuesday, up from 716 a week ago, the hospitals reported said.

St. Luke’s McCall on Tuesday reported 621 total positive cases, or seven more than 614 total positive cases reported last week.

Cascade Medical Center reported 105 total positive cases as of this week, or three more than the 102 total positive cases reported last week.

Five confirmed deaths and two suspected deaths related to COVID-19 among Valley County residents have been reported by Central District Health. The second suspected death was added last week, but no details were available. …

2,867 First Doses

A total of 2,867 people had received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by this week by Valley County’s two hospitals. The hospitals also had given out 1,780 of the required second doses of the vaccine.

St. Luke’s McCall reported giving 1,683 first doses and 1,166 second doses since vaccinations started Jan. 13 through last Saturday. The hospital has appointments to give 310 vaccinations this week.

Cascade Medical Center had given 1,184 first doses and 614 second doses by this week. Clinics are scheduled through April 29 where 1,300 first doses and 1,300 second doses are to be given.

full story:
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Boise VA opens up vaccinations to all veterans

By Steve Dent Mar 18, 2021 KIVI

The Boise VA is averaging 1,300 vaccinations a week and according to the VA they have vaccinated more than 60 percent of their veterans over the age of 65.

“When we first opened up vaccines to our veteran population we had one of the highest veteran vaccination populations in the country and that continues right now,” said Lindsay Kaster, a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at the Boise VA Medical Center.

This week, the VA announced that all veterans regardless of their age can go down to the VA to get their COVID-19 vaccination. Veterans can schedule an appointment for that same day or whenever they want by calling 208-422-1499

continued:
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Idaho Legislature recesses until April due to COVID-19 outbreak

by CBS2 News Staff Friday, March 19th 2021

Scott Bedke, Speaker of the Idaho House, held a press conference Friday to announce a recess in the Legislature after a COVID-19 outbreak.

Both the House and the Senate will return on April 6 after six positive cases were found among lawmakers. This news comes as the Legislature is debating a bill that would ban local governments from requiring that people wear masks.

continued:
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Kayakers get their first lap of the season on the Payette River

By Steve Dent Mar 20, 2021 KIVI

Banks, Idaho — Idaho has a unique attribute where outdoor adventure seasons overlap and this weekend there were people skiing and kayaking on the same day.

Many kayakers are getting in their first laps of the season, but it’s also a time of year where the water runs cold, and warm weather gear is a necessity.

We were lucky enough to spot a group of paddlers that included Mike and Connor Voorhees, who were making their first run through the Staircase section on the South Fork of the Payette River.

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Mining News:

Perpetua says slide shows need for new mine access

Mining company wants to build new route to Stibnite

By Drew Dodson for The Star-News March 18, 2021

Avalanches last month on Stibnite Road show why the road should not be used as the main access to a proposed gold mine at Stibnite, according to Perpetua Resources.

A series of three slides on Feb. 23 left the road closed indefinitely with 1,500 feet of roadway buried under as much as 30 feet of snow and debris, said Mckinsey Lyon, a Perpetua spokesperson.

“These are three of the 12 total known large avalanche zones along Stibnite Road and a continued example of why we prefer the Burntlog Route for project access,” Lyon said.

The Burntlog Route is one of two mine access routes under consideration by the Payette National Forest, the lead permitting agency for the mine.

The other route, known as the Yellow Pine Route, would rely on Stibnite Road as the only road to the mine site, which Perpetua proposes to operate year-round.

A decision on the access routes is expected as part of the Payette’s draft decision on the project, which currently is expected in August.

Whichever route is chosen by regulators could ferry up to 68 vehicles per day, as many as 49 of which would be semitrucks carrying supplies and chemicals.

Using the Yellow Pine route would avoid harm to animal habitat and water quality that could result from building roads in undisturbed areas for the Burntlog Route, according to the Payette’s draft study of the mine.

The Burntlog Route would improve and extend existing Forest Service roads between Stibnite and the Landmark area east of Warm Lake.

Parts of the Burntlog route would come as close as 100 feet from Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.

That could harm the wilderness area’s character and threaten the habitat of endangered species like the lynx, the draft study said.

The Burntlog Route would be built in designated roadless areas, which are valued by the Payette for the lack of wildlife habitat disturbance.

“Burntlog Route allows us to take a safer route to Stibnite, avoid recreational and residential traffic on Johnson Creek Road and provides two ways in and out of the site in case of emergency,” Lyon said.

The Payette’s draft study of the mine found no avalanche zones along the Burntlog Route she said.

“The road mostly goes above starting zones for avalanches,” she said.

Meanwhile, the 12 avalanche zones along Stibnite Road would remain a threat under the Yellow Pine Route, the study said.

Perpetua would plan for avalanche road closures in the winter if regulators opt to permit the Yellow Pine Route, Lyon said.

“Should we only have access via Stibnite Road, we would implement a full avalanche mitigation plan and stockpile materials and supplies on site.”

Stibnite Road would not be maintained through the winter if regulators approve the Burntlog Route.

Roads built for the Burntlog Route would be removed after the 12 -year to 15-year projected life of Perpetua’s mining operations at Stibnite, according to Perpetua’s proposal.

If the Yellow Pine route is selected, at least two years would be added to the company’s construction phase due to extensive work needed to about 40 miles of Johnson Creek Road, the draft study said.

Work would include blasting slopes to accommodate 20-foot-wide travel lanes and 3-foot-wide shoulders, leveling steep sections where possible and paving existing dirt roads.

source: © Copyright 2009-present Central Idaho Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. (Used with permission.)
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Public Lands:

Payette National Forest plans prescribed burns through June

The Payette National Forest will be conducting multiple prescribed burns between March and June in an effort to improve the ability to protect local communities from wildfire.

The dates and times of the prescribed fires will depend on weather conditions.

The benefits of prescribed fires include reducing surface fuels, increasing the height of the canopy, promoting fire resilient trees and improving wildlife habitat.

The prescribed burns will include:

• McCall Ranger District: 350 acres in the Bear Basin area and West Face parking lot.

• New Meadows Ranger District: About 3,000 acres in Boulder Creek and 250 acres in the Meadows Slope project area.

• Krassel Ranger District: 3,800 acres in the Four Mile project area along the South Fork of the Salmon River near Reed Ranch and Poverty Flat campground.

Trailheads and roads that lead to these areas will be posted with caution signs and a map of the prescribed burn locations.

For the most current information, visit (link) and search for Payette.

source: The Star-News March 18, 2021
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Bridge replacements, trail work to happen this summer on Payette

Three bridge replacements are planned for this summer on popular trails in the Payette National Forest with several other trail projects set to start.

The bridge replacements include the Alex Creek bridge on the Secesh River Trail near Chinook Campground; the Center Ridge Trail bridge, which is accessed from Warren Wagon Road; and the second bridge on the Pete Creek Trail, accessed from the Three Mile Creek dispersed camping area.

The work is funded in part by an Idaho Parks and Recreation grant and funds from the Great American Outdoors Act of 2020.

Funds from the federal legislation will be used to reroute short sections of the French Creek and Bear Pete Ridge trails as well as replace the Jenkins Crossing bridge on the French Creek trail.

Trails in the Rapid River drainage and the Chinese Cemetery Trail near Warren will also see trail work this summer with help from the Payette’s Heritage Program.

Trail crews on the New Meadows and McCall Ranger Districts will have several partners on various projects, including the Montanan and Idaho Conservation Corps, the Idaho Trails Association, the Central Idaho Trail Riders Alliance, Back County Horsemen of Idaho and the Central Idaho Mountain Bike Association.

The Payette is also seeking public comment on two proposed trail reroutes.

A proposed reroute to the Bear Pete Ridge Trail would replace a heavily eroded stretch less than a quarter mile long with switchbacks that would be able to accommodate motorcycles.

The Willow Basket Trail, which accesses the Loon Lake trail system, would see a reroute less than a mile long.

More information about the proposed reroutes can be found on the Payette’s website at (link) , by searching for McCall Ranger District 2021 Trail Reroutes. Deadline to comment is March 30.

source: The Star-News March 18, 2021
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Clear Creek Forest Health Project Virtual Community Meeting on March 30

Clear Creek Forest Health Project – Virtual Community Meeting on March 30

Mountain Home, Idaho, March 17, 2021 – The Mountain Home Ranger District of the Boise National Forest is in the preliminary stages of proposing the Clear Creek Forest Health (CCFH) Project. The project area is in Boise County and is located approximately 14 miles northeast of Boise, via Highway 21. The Forest is proposing this project to address forest health and hazardous fuels concerns in the wildland-urban interface near the Clear Creek / Robie Creek area.

You are invited to a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, March 30 at 5:30 PM. This online-only meeting will include a discussion of the preliminary proposal and include an opportunity for the public to participate and inform the development of the proposed action. Visit the project website to find the link to join this meeting.

Detailed information about this project can be found on the project webpage at (link)

If you would like to continue receiving information about the project, you can subscribe to emails on the project webpage (click on “subscribe to Email Updates” in the right hand column) or provide an email or mailing address to Comments-intermtn-boise-mtn-home@usda.gov (include “Clear Creek” in the subject line) or call Brian Lawatch, Environmental Coordinator at 208-590-3345. No response will indicate you no longer wish to receive project information.
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Idaho Land Board lifts moratorium on state endowment land surrounding Payette Lake

By Steve Dent Mar 17, 2021 KIVI

On Tuesday, the Idaho Land Board of Commissioners ended a moratorium on state endowment land surrounding Payette Lake, meaning the Idaho Department of Lands can now move forward on vetting applications for this land.

That includes Trident Holdings LLC’s application they submitted in February, they propose trading land they plan to purchase elsewhere in the state for some of this lakefront property.

State endowment lands were given to Idaho by the federal government when Idaho became a state and the state constitution requires Idaho to use this land to maximize long-term financial returns for public beneficiaries like the public school system.

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Critter News:

Cascade Veterinary Clinic Message

March 21st (via FB)

Due to road blockage our schedule has changed the week of March 22nd through Saturday the the 28th. Both Clinic’s will be rescheduling. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday Dr. Keith will be in Cascade Clinic. Wednesday and Thursday Dr Keith will be in the Garden Valley Clinic. Saturday for Garden Valley we will be rescheduling per road conditions. Sorry for any inconvenience. Be Safe. Subject to change
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Hunter harvest up for elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer in 2020

Elk harvest was sixth-highest of all time

By Brian Pearson for The Star-News March 18, 2021

Statewide deer and elk hunter numbers crept back up in 2020 after dipping between 2018 and 2019, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Idaho elk and deer hunters saw increased harvests in 2020, and elk hunting continued to steam toward all-time highs for consecutive years of harvest above 20,000 animals.

White-tailed deer harvest was also historic by topping the mule deer harvest, something that has happened just a few times in Idaho’s history.

The 2020 Idaho elk and deer harvests were up about 10% and 11% from 2019. After hunter numbers dipped between 2018 and 2019, hunter numbers also bounced back by about 4% for deer hunters and nearly 6% for elk hunters.

Total elk harvest was up about 12% from the 10-year average, whitetail harvest was about even with its 10-year average, and mule deer harvest was down about 11%.

Success rates in 2020 were steady for mule deer and elk hunters compared with 2019, while the success rate for whitetail hunters jumped more than 5% from 38 to 43.5%.

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This winters fawn and calf survival above average, “things could definitely change”

By Lynsey Amundson Mar 18, 2021 KIVI

Mule deer fawns and elk calves survival over winter is what determines the population’s outlook. Even though the deer and elk hunting season is several months away the survival of fawns and calves will affect opportunities for hunters this fall.

“Things look good,” Rick Ward, Idaho Fish and Game Elk and Deer Coordinator said.

At the end of February, Idaho Fish and Game says 83 percent of fawns and 92 percent of calves with collars survived through winter so far.

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Cow gives birth to quadruplets

By Kaitlin Miklos March 19, 2021 Local News 8

A cow in Buhl delivered one shocking surprise on St. Patrick’s Day.

She gave birth to quadruplets.

The odds of a cow birthing four [healthy calves] is 1 in 11.2 million

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Fish & Game News:

Fish and Game reminds hunters and anglers to keep their license profiles current

By Emme Andersen, Customer Service Representative 1
Friday, March 19, 2021

Licenses buyers are encouraged to keep their Fish and Game profiles updated to reduce the amount of returned mail sent back to Fish and Game due to invalid mailing addresses.

Since COVID-19 hit Idaho in March 2020, it directly impacted Idaho’s hunters, anglers and trappers ability to access services provided by Fish and Game. These restrictions dramatically impacted the amount of products bought online by sportsmen and women. The Fish and Game website has been an increasingly effective and efficient way to safely and quickly purchase licenses, tags and permits. This convenient method is not without potential problems, however, and a small side effect of this surge in web-based sales is the amount of products that have been returned to the Department because of old, insufficient, and incorrect addresses that are still in a person’s Fish and Game profile.

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Spring turkey controlled hunt results now available

By Roger Phillips, Public Information Supervisor
Thursday, March 18, 2021

General season hunts start on April 15 in many units

Hunters who applied for spring controlled turkey hunts can now check for the results online. All controlled hunt turkey tags were applied for, so there will be no leftovers available except for a landowner permission hunt.

Applicants who provided a valid email on their online license profile will receive an email of their draw status. Fish and Game will also send out post cards to successful applicants.

New this year, hunters who drew a controlled hunt tag will buy only that tag and will not be required to buy a separate permit. Controlled hunt turkey tags will also be valid in general hunts.

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March 15 Upper Salmon River Steelhead fishing report

By Brent Beller, Fisheries Biologist 1
Monday, March 15, 2021

River conditions have been excellent, running clear to slightly cloudy, depending on location

Steelhead angler effort on the upper Salmon River increased again during the previous week, especially in the areas downstream of North Fork, in location code 15. Angler effort upstream of North Fork was similar to last week with bank and boat anglers spread out between Challis and North Fork. Anglers interviewed downstream of the Middle Fork Salmon River in location code 14 averaged 14 hours per steelhead caught, and anglers interviewed upstream of the Middle Fork Salmon River in location code 15 also averaged 14 hours per steelhead caught. Anglers interviewed upstream of North Fork averaged 26 hours per steelhead caught, and anglers interviewed upstream of the Lemhi River in location code 17 averaged 27 hours per steelhead caught. Anglers interviewed upstream of the Pahsimeroi River in location code 18 averaged 38 hours per steelhead caught, and anglers interviewed upstream of the East Fork Salmon River in location code 19 did not report catching a steelhead.

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Crazy Critter Stuff:

Tiny chameleon a contender for title of smallest reptile

by The Associated Press Friday, February 5th 2021

Picture taken in 2012 in Munich, Germany shows a newly discovered species of chameleon which is a contender for the title of world’s smallest reptile. Scientists from Madagascar and Germany called it Brookesia nana, said the male appeared is just 13.5 millimeters big. (AP Poto/Frank Glaw)

It fits on a human fingertip, but this chameleon could make a big splash.

Scientists from Madagascar and Germany say a newly discovered species of chameleon is a contender for the title of world’s smallest reptile.

Frank Glaw, who was part of the international team of researchers that classified the new species and named it Brookesia nana said the body of the male specimen appeared to be just 13.5-millimeters-long (a little more than a 1/2-inch.)

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Seasonal Humor:

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Idaho History Mar 21, 2021

Idaho 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic

Part 49

Idaho Newspaper clippings April 15-18, 1919

Photos courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 15

The Daily Star-Mirror., April 15, 1919, Page 5

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19190415DSM2 Some Influenza Cases In Moscow
Health Officer Again Sounds Warning Against Ignoring Precautions

Dr. W. A. Adair, city health officer, says the danger of influenza has not yet been passed and he cautions all to observe the regulations and again announces that school children are not permitted to attend public amusements. Dr. Adair prepared a statement to the public today, and it is here given:

The flu situation is very satisfactory. The last quarantine cards were removed last Saturday evening. This does not mean that there is no danger of a further outbreak of the disease, and care must be exercised in order to prevent the return of the epidemic.

Our neighboring town, Juliaetta is now having a severe outbreak in the schools. Last week in one room of about forty pupils there were only thirteen able to attend.

Warm weather does not prevent the disease, it only lessens the complications. Germany had the severest epidemic in July. According to the United States health report, two of our warm states, California and Louisiana, are now having an increase of the disease. Also England is now in the midst of a third epidemic of such great severity that it is giving the sanitary authorities great concern.

Grade children are not allowed to attend the picture shows on Saturday but may attend matinees given after school hours on school days.

It is not permissible for public school pupils to attend dances until further notice.

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 15 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Bonners Ferry Herald. April 15, 1919, Page 8

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James Schultz Home Again

James Schultz arrived in Bonners Ferry last Tuesday and is spending the week visiting with old friends. He was recently discharged at Camp Lewis after having been in the service for over a year and having seen a years active service overseas. He was gassed and also suffered severely from an attack of influenza and is not in the best of health now.

He expects to re-enter the employ of the government in the forest service and will be a look out in the Addie district, starting on his duties in about [? cut off].

source: Bonners Ferry Herald. (Bonners Ferry, Idaho), 15 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., April 15, 1919, Page 6

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Little News of Boise

Visiting Uncle

Miss Nancy McConnell, a Red Cross nurse who served Uncle Sam last winter, is visiting her uncle, C. S. McConnell. She was recently released from service at Fort Douglas, Utah. Before entering the service she lived in Colorado, but now has no home, as her parents died of influenza, while she was serving the government in a cantonment.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and death of our little son. – Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Baumchen.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 15 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Evening Capital News., April 15, 1919, Page 9

Around Boise Valley Loop

Star

Miss Edna Tucker is reported ill.

Miss Amanda Wolf, who has been very ill, is able to be out again.

Miss Mable Griffith is ill at this writing.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crother, who has pneumonia, is much improved.

Dr. Payne of Nampa was here Monday on professional business.

Caldwell

Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Robison arrived Sunday morning from Long Beach, Cal., where they have been the past two months on account of Mrs. Robison’s health, which is much improved.

Mildred, the 3-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tinyske, died at 2 p.m. Saturday at Cascade. Burial will be at Nampa Tuesday afternoon.
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Over 4000 Head Cattle Vaccinated Present Year

Caldwell, April 15. — More than 4000 head of cattle have been vaccinated in Canyon county this year by County Farm Agent George Dewey against the disease of Blackleg and the work of vaccination is still in active progress. One of the greatest phases of work accomplished by the county farm bureau the last two years has been its prevention of animal diseases.

(ibid, page 9)
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The Idaho Republican. April 15, 1919, Page 2

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Goshen

The Willard Monson family are ill with influenza.

The children of Joe Christensen are all nicely recovering from the flu.

The Oliver Nielson family are ill with the flu.
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George Kirk Died at Salt Lake Wednesday

George Kirk, a young man twenty years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kirk of Blackfoot died at the L. D. S. hospital in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening, from pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Mr. Kirk has been in very poor health for the past four months and was very weak at the time he contracted influenza. His mother took him to the Salt Lake hospital from the Blackfoot home, Saturday night, but all that skilled care could do was not enough to restore the young man to health.

Young Kirk was raised in Salt Lake City and moved with his parents to a fine ranch west of town about a year ago. During the short time that he has lived here he made many friends and acquaintances.

The father was in Salt Lake at the time death occurred and the other members of the family went down Thursday morning to attend the funeral services which will be conducted there.
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In The Gem State

Construction will start at once on the new $75,000 high school building at Caldwell.

source: The Idaho Republican. (Blackfoot, Idaho), 15 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Republican. April 15, 1919, Page 4

Shelley

Shelley Soldier Died

Alverious Hanks, son of E. K. Hanks, died at Mare Island after an attack of pneumonia. Alverious, better known as Tot, was well known around Shelley, having lived here most of his life. He was an industrious young man, full of the vigor of youth. His father knowing he was very ill left for Mare Island and got there just in time to see his boy alive. This is the third Shelly boy to give his life for the great cause of Democracy. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved parents of this boy.

(ibid, page 4)
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The Idaho Republican. April 15, 1919, Page 5

Local News

The two-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Devinna, East Judicial street, Blackfoot, died Sunday, after a short severe illness. Dr. Patrie was called to see the child Saturday.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank the many kind friends who did so much for us during the illness and at the death of our beloved mother and wife. The numerous and beautiful floral offerings also did much to help us bear the loss which is so great.

F. T. Halverson and Family
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Groveland

Mrs. E. N. Bingham left for Rexburg Wednesday to attend the funeral of a nephew Arthur Middleton, who gave his life for his country. Mr. Middleton served in the navy during the war; was taken ill while in the service and left in a deaf and dumb school. He was totally disabled and has suffered intensely the past three months.
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Moreland

Miss Lillie Belnap has recovered from her illness and has resumed her work in the Lindsay-Walker store.

Miss Gladys England is on the sick list this week.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Idaho Republican. April 15, 1919, Page 6

Centerville

Death of George Kirk

George Kirk died at the hospital in Salt Lake City, Wednesday evening, after an attack of influenza-pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted there and the body laid to rest at that place.

Delbert, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stanger has been quite ill the past week.

Charles Kirk, who recently went to Salt Lake for medical treatment is very ill.
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Moreland

Mrs. John V. England was called to McCammon this week because of the illness of her grandchild.

(ibid, page 6)
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Scene in Residence Section, Fruitland, Idaho

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

Evening Capital News., April 16, 1919, Page 9

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Around Boise Valley Loop

Caldwell

M. T. Hargrove, the local real estate man, who has been quite ill the last two weeks, is reported much improved.

Star

The Griffith children are sick with the flu.

Mrs. J. H. Cone returned from Boise Tuesday where she has been with her daughter, Vivian, who is in the hospital.

M’Dermott

Mrs. Henry Jones, who won many friends during visits to this neighborhood, died at her home near Caldwell Sunday from influenza.

Mrs. Jay Vinson was called to Cascade Tuesday to help care for her grandmother, who is sick.

Mrs. William Hudson was called to Caldwell Sunday on account of the illness and death of her brother’s wife.

Eagle

Mrs. Clara Bryant is ill at a Boise hospital, suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 16 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Daily Star-Mirror., April 16, 1919, Page 5

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City News

Word has been received from Mrs. C. C. Brown of Innisfree, Alberta, that she found her son, Frank, better and rapidly improving from a severe attack of influenza. Mrs. Brown says the crops in Canada look fine and the climate much like Idaho.

The funeral of Mrs. Warney May occurred yesterday at 11 o’clock at the Methodist church on American ridge and interment was made in the Moscow cemetery. Many of her friends accompanied the remains to Moscow, 24 automobiles coming from American ridge.

John Waide of Kendrick, Harold Thomas, Miss Phyllis Cain, Robert Cain, Don Douglas, and Wm. Watts of American ridge were among the number in Moscow yesterday attending the funeral of Mrs. Warney May.

source: The Daily Star-Mirror. (Moscow, Idaho), 16 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Forest, Idaho May 25, 1911

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

Evening Capital News., April 17, 1919, Page 8

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Around Boise Valley Loop

Midway

Miss Mary Pecker is confined to her home this week on account of illness.

Middleton

The Baptist bazaar and ice cream social which was to have been held at the hall Friday, April 8, has been postponed on account of the influenza.

Members of the j. H. Mabee family are all ill with influenza this week.

Henry Plowhead, youngest son of W. T. Plowhead, is ill with the influenza.

Star

Joice, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kinney, is reported ill.

Lake Lowell

B. M. Altizer is recovering from the influenza.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Coon’s baby is very ill with pneumonia.

The Misses Louise, Ethel and Clarabel Wright have been quite ill with the flu for the past week but are improving.

Little Woodrow Spear who has been quite ill with pneumonia for the past few weeks is improved.

source: Evening Capital News. (Boise, Idaho), 17 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Payette Enterprise., April 17, 1919, Page 1

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Personal and Local Mention

The Will Stanton family who were all seriously ill with la grippe for the past ten days, are on the mend. Will was able to be at the [?] Monday for the first [time since being] sick.

Mr. F. S. Stanton who as been confined to his home for two weeks with a very severe attack of lagrippe [sic] is now able to be on the streets. Mrs. Stanton is improving but is yet unable to be out.

Chief of Police Finske who has been under quarantine with Smallpox for sometime is again on the streets, his case was quite severe but will not leave him disfigured.

source: Payette Enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho), 17 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Payette Enterprise., April 17, 1919, Page 5

Fruitland Department

Mrs. R. G. Wilson
“As ‘Twas Told to Me”

Mr. A. W. Courtney’s father who just arrived from California with his wife two weeks ago died Thursday at 5 o’clock of influenza. Mr. Courtney was 72 years of age. He has been ill for several months and came here hoping the climate would improve his health.

Mrs. Mary Deal has been sick with tonsillitis the past week. She is improving and expects to be back at school this week. Mrs. Grant Fisher has been teaching in her place.
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Little Willow

Quite a number of the valley residents have been on the sick list recently.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Filer Record., April 17, 1919, Page 1

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Idaho State News

Dr. Ernest E. Laubaugh, appointed state bacteriologist by J. K. White, commissioner of public welfare, has wired his acceptance from Camp Stuart, Va., where he is stationed with an army medical corps, with which he is serving as captain.

The 16-year-old daughter of D. B. Morrison of Caldwell was taken to Boise to receive the pasteur treatment to prevent hydrophobia. She was bitten by a pet black Spitz dog which acted queerly although it showed few of the symptoms of rabies.

source: The Filer Record. (Filer, Idaho), 17 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Filer Record., April 17, 1919, Page 4

Rural High School Notes

Arranged By – Mary Otto, Ralph Beer, Miss Gourley

Lillian Graybill is teaching in the grade school this week. She is taking the place of her sister who is ill with the flu.

Only four weeks of school left and it finds everyone using renewed effort to meet the coming crisis.

(ibid, page 4)
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The Filer Record., April 17, 1919, Page 5

Local News Notes

Mrs. O. L. Dudley is recovering from a severe case of the flu.

The war is over, but don’t forget thrift. Plant that little garden plot. Snyder Hardware will furnish the seed. Adv.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Filer Record., April 17, 1919, Page 7

Dog Teams Saved Many Lives

Word has recently been received of the heroic efforts made during the recent months to check the influenza epidemic in Yukon territory, where remote communities faced grave danger because of limited medical and nursing supplies. To meet the emergency, Indian runners with dog teams were dispatched from Dawson with anti-influenza serum and sent across the snow as far north as Fort McPherson, near the mouth of the Mackenzie river, making the round trip of 1,000 miles in a little less than two months, which is a fair performance in mid-winter. The journey included crossing the Rocky mountains.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 17, 1919, Page 1

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Local News

Oscar Shafer, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Shafer, of the Alpine section, was reported quite low this morning after a protracted illness, but is said to be better this afternoon.

Word was received here this morning that E. D. Turner, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of the Mohler section, had suffered a stroke of paralysis.

source: The Nezperce Herald. (Nezperce, Idaho), 17 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Nezperce Herald., April 17, 1919, Page 5

Russell News

Miss Sophia Gertji, who has been attending high school in Orofino, is home on account of her brother Charley’s illness. We are clad to report that he is on the road to recovery, and has had a trained nurse from Lewiston to take charge of the case the last few days.

C. F. Newkirk is on the sick list, but at the last report was improving.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 17, 1919, Page 7

Local and Personal News Notes

Gay Miller returned Saturday evening from the White hospital at Lewiston, where he had been convalescing after a siege of influenza. He is well on the way to complete recovery.

County Agent Wade was on the sick list the first of the week, but recovered sufficiently to participate in the Mohler community meeting program.

Mrs. E. S. Peterson accompanied Miss Loda Johnstone to Lewiston Monday, where the latter is under the care of a physician. Mrs. Peterson returned home Tuesday evening.

Dodge Brothers touring car for sale. Owner was a flu victim. You can save money on this car. Curtis J. Miller.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 17, 1919, Page 8

Lyceum Number Tonight

Sergeant Boyle will deliver his famous war lecture at the Community church to-night, and it is desired by the Lyceum management that all returned soldiers be present in uniform. They will have free admission.

On Friday evening the Cambridge Players will also appear at the same place, and those who go out to hear them are assured of fine entertainment. These will conclude the current season’s lyceum course here; they being fill-in dates to make up for those cancelled because of the influenza epidemic.

(ibid, page 8)
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Part of Fenn Ranger Station, Fenn, Idaho

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Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 18

The Rathdrum Tribune., April 18, 1919, Page 2

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[Local News]

Arthur Duty, who was recovering from injuries received in a sawmill at Bayview, was taken ill with influenza and died in a Spokane hospital Tuesday. He leaves three small children at Bayview, according to a Spokane paper.
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School Notes

Last Friday night the Freshmen gave the rest of the student body a party in the gym. It was certainly enjoyed by all, as it was the first for a long while. Some remarked that they hadn’t been to a party so long that they didn’t know how to act.

source: The Rathdrum Tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho), 18 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Kendrick Gazette. April 18, 1919, Page 1

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New Doctor For Kendrick

Dr. F. H. Thurston has established his office here and will practice medicine in Kendrick and vicinity. He has been practicing medicine in Troy for the past six months or more and was the only doctor there during the flu epidemic. He had marked success in caring for flu patients, not having lost a single case that was under his direct supervision.

Dr. Thurston received his medical education in California. He has practiced medicine in Idaho for nearly three years. Before going to Troy he was house physician at the St. Anthony Hospital, located in Pocatello, where he received some valuable experience.
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School Notes

In Miss Long’s room, Hazel Stanton and Wilson rogers returned to school after absences on account of illness.

The senior class will be exempted from the semester examinations at the end of the year if they maintain a high standard of work.

The biology class is going to take up the study of bacteriology in the near future.

source: The Kendrick Gazette. (Kendrick, Idaho), 18 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Kendrick Gazette. April 18, 1919, Page 2

Stony Point Items

Mrs. W. S. Cox is ill with the flu.

Mrs. Will Evans who has been at the hospital in Lewiston for several weeks returned home Saturday.
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Southwick Items

Mrs. Harry Wetmore has been on the sick list lately.

Patrons of the Southwick school are almost unable to tell their children from bacon after an especially windy day at school. Windy days turn the school house into a smoke house. Prof. Wilbur was compelled to dismiss school Thursday afternoon on account of the smoke.

The rural route mail carrier, Grant Bateman, has taken to his Ford once more, and the way he travels isn’t slow.

(ibid, page 2)
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The Kendrick Gazette. April 18, 1919, Page 4

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War Dead 17,500,000 Says British Paper

London. — A complete summary of the world war casualties compiled by the Manchester Guardian gives the total number of deaths at 17,500,000.

This number includes a mortality of 4,000,000 from pneumonia and influenza.

Allied losses are placed at 5,500,000, excluding a large number of French civilian dead.

Deaths suffered by the central powers are estimated at something over 2,900,000.

Italy’s losses were 300,000 from disease in the war zone, or three-fifths as many as were killed in action. Four million Armenians, Syrians, Greeks and Jews were massacred by the Turks.

Serbian civilians to the number of 1,000,000 died through massacre, hunger or disease. Germans are held responsible for deaths of 7,500 neutrals.

(ibid, page 4)
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The Kendrick Gazette. April 18, 1919, Page 8

Cream Ridge

The Cream Ridge school will close Friday April 18th and the teachers, Mrs. Freeman, will return to her home in Lewiston.
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(ibid, page 8)
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Serbian soldiers are treated for influenza on February 5, 1919, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, at the auxiliary hospital for Serbians and Portuguese. The auxiliary hospital was located in Schoonderloostraat, the building of the Society of St. Aloysius. In the center is Captain Dragoljub N. Đurković with a member of the medical staff. CC BY-SA H.A. van Oudgaarden, courtesy of Piet van Bentum

source: Alan Taylor April 10, 2018 “30 Photos of the 1918 Flu Pandemic” The Atlantic
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The Oakley Herald. April 18, 1919, Page 1

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Boulder

Mrs. Emma Clayton was sick last week.
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Locals and Personals

Mrs. Wilford DeLaMare has been ill this week.

The infant child of John smith, at Marion, as been seriously ill.

source: The Oakley Herald. (Oakley, Idaho), 18 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Oakley Herald. April 18, 1919, Page 2

19190418OH2 “Aspirin” Was Talcum Powder
Heavy Sentence Imposed on Manufacturer of Tablets

(Associated Press Dispatch)

New York, December 31. — Accused of having manufactured and sold to influenza suffers thousands of boxes of aspirin tablets, principally composed of talcum powder, Joseph M. Turkey, head of the Verandah Chemical company, of Brooklyn, was found guilty yesterday of violation of the sanitary code and sentenced to three years in prison with a fine of $500. The sentence was the most severe ever imposed in the country for such an offense.

(Ad for Bayer Aspirin)

(ibid, page 2)
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The Idaho Recorder. April 18, 1919, Page 1

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County School Notes

The school at Big Creek, Miss Charlotte Arkwright, teacher, closed April 11, after a very satisfactory term.

The school at Patterson creek with Miss Ellen Campbell as teacher, closed its term April 11, with a dance and supper, proceeds from which is to be used in purchasing a piano for the school.
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Robert B. Rees

Hon. John E. Rees has been advised of the death at Soda Springs, Idaho, of his brother, Robert B. Rees, on the 12th of April. Mr. Rees was about 46 years of age. He was born in Illinois but lived nearly all his life in Idaho and Montana. He leaves his widow and two sons.

source: The Idaho Recorder. (Salmon City, Idaho), 18 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Recorder. April 18, 1919, Page 5

Idaho State News

That Idaho Falls is to have a large and thoroughly modern hospital, with ample room for all who come from this section, is now an assured fact.

The Pocatello canteen unit of the Red Cross served 4000 soldiers and sailors during the month of March, according to a report issued by the chairman of the canteen. Home-made doughnuts to the number of 12,000 were served and 500 gallons of coffee were consumed by the men passing through the city.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Idaho Recorder. April 18, 1919, Page 7

Salmon Locals

Roy B. Herndon went out to Armstead by Tuesday’s train to meet Mrs. Herndon and their little daughter, a recent hospital patient at Dillon. The family will soon all be gathered at May again.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Idaho Recorder. April 18, 1919, Page 10

Lemhi

Miss Margaret Kirkham is nursing at the Halstead home.

(ibid, page 10)
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The Caldwell Tribune. April 18, 1919, Page 1

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Arena News

Miss Trotter was on the sick list Saturday.

Mrs. Elza Pullium was quite ill Sunday and Monday.

T. J. Cope went to Parma last Tuesday to consult a physician. He has not been well for some time.
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Middleton

Middleton is to have three gala days May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, when all the local organizations will stage a health crusader movement. On the first day there will be a parade. During the three days exhibits will be shown in one of the churches. Each evening an entertainment will be held at the hall. A lecture and a play will be the principal part of the program. A small charge will be taken at the evening entertainment to defray the expense and the premiums.

source: The Caldwell Tribune. (Caldwell, Idaho), 18 April 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Caldwell Tribune. April 18, 1919, Page 7

Items of Interest From Surrounding Territory

Greenleaf

A large per cent of the children of Greenleaf have been sick the past few days with an epidemic similar to influenza.

Mrs. Wade Tucker is spending a few days in Upper Deer Flat caring for her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Selby, who is quite sick with pneumonia.

Miss Anna Spann, who had a severe attack of influenza, is reported better.

The funeral of Mrs. Henry Jones of Notus was held at the church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Jones will be remembered as Miss May Pearson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Ezra Pearson. She died of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. She leaves a husband and two small children, besides her father, mother, sister and brothers. We, as a community extend our heartfelt sympathy to those who mourn her departure.

Ila Tozier is on the sick list.

Miss Dilla Tucker, who has been teaching near Melba, returned home last week, as her school closed Friday.

Midway News

Miss Mary Becker, who is teaching at Midvale, spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Becker, as she was on the sick list. She returned to her school Sunday.

Mary Catherine, the small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, was very sick a few days last week, but is about well at this time.

The condition of Mrs. David Strand remains about the same.

Roswell

L. C. Parker of Boise, in the interests of the anti-tuberculosis movement, showed stereopticon pictures and gave an address in Braggs’ hall Monday evening.

Marble Front

Earle Bray, who has been very ill for some time, is reported no better.

Brier Rose

Mr. and Mrs. Armour left for Portland on Saturday for the benefit of Mr. Armour’s health.

Mr. Thomas Bassett was quite ill with the grippe last week at the W. A. Douglass home.

Helen McCarthey and the little Madsen girl are entertaining the mumps this week.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Caldwell Tribune. April 18, 1919, Page 9

Our 7th Grade Reporter

If the milk dealers are so perfectly clean and obeying the law of the health board up to the letter I should like to know why you can always get a little dirt in the bottom of your glass. Ma used to tell me that dirt fell off the cow’s tits and that there was no earthly way to keep it out, but where we are making so much fuss about cleanness and meanness, it does look like a feller ort to be able to purchase a five–cent glass of milk without having to come face to face with a ring of dirt over half way around his glass.

(ibid, page 9)
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The Caldwell Tribune. April 18, 1919, Page 10

Local and Personal

H. R. Cleaver was taken quite sick this week. He has the flu but in a mild form.

James Harris has returned to McCall after spending some time at Caldwell. Mrs. Harris and son, Tom, and still in Portland, where Tom was taken for medical attention. He is getting along nicely.
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Lake Lowell

W. Spears’ baby has been sick the past week. Dr. Young is attending it.

Louise and Ethel Wright are ill with the influenza.

Dr. Farrar was called to the Coon home Monday, their baby still being quite ill with pneumonia.
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Finney Hall

Pearl Grieve went to Greenleaf Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jones, daughter of the Rev. M. Pearson.

Helen Houston has fallen a victim to the mumps. She is getting along nicely.
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Red Cross Notes

The hearty thanks of the Red Cross are extended to the high school girls who are helping knit. Their help is very much appreciated.

(ibid, page 10)
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(ibid, page 4)
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Road Reports Mar 21, 2021

Hwy 55 may still be closed due to rock slide in the Smiths Ferry area. Please share road reports. Please turn on your vehicle lights when traveling our narrow mountain roads. Rock Migration season has started. 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: Local streets have some bare spots, mostly snow packed and can be slushy on warm afternoons, icy in the shade. 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:
Road is still closed as of March 20th due to Rock Slide in Smiths Ferry area. Check the ITD website for updates. link:

photo March 17th
Spring construction and full road closures start March 15.
Expect full road closures Monday-Thursday from 10am to 2pm.
Project link:

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Wed (March 17) Mail truck driver reports the road is getting rough over the summit, pot holes in the snow as it breaks up.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open – Watch for rocks.
Report Wednesday (Mar 17) the upper end is rough, ruts and holes. Several bare stretches of road especially on the lower end, rocks coming down into the road.
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open – Watch for rocks.
Report Wednesday (Mar 17) road is getting rough, several streatches of bare road, pot holes where it is breaking up and rocks coming down.

Johnson Creek Road: Upper end closed to wheeled vehicles at Landmark.
Local plow smoothed up the lower end of Johnson Creek road March 11th.
link: Johnson Creek Airstrip Webcam *working*
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: Closed near MM7 (Tamarack Creek area) by Avalanche Feb 22nd

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′

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