Jan 30, 2022 The Yellow Pine Times

Jan 30, 2022 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho

Reminder: We are still under a boil water order.

Yellow Pine Forecast

Tonight Snow after 11pm. Low around 20. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday Night A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light west northwest after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Community Calendar:

Apr 17, 2020 – Boil water order in effect
Oct 27, 2021 – Transfer Station on Winter Schedule
Nov 1, 2021 – Winter Mail Delivery Starts
Jan 30 – YPFD meeting at 2pm
Feb 1 – Movie Porky’s
Feb 2 – Fest Planning Meeting
Feb 8 – Movie Mrs. Doubtfire
Feb 13 – Superbowl at The Corner
Feb 14 – Valentine’s Dinner at The Corner
Feb 19 – Pie Contest 4pm YP Tavern
Mar 27 – YPFD meeting at 2pm

(details below)
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Local Events:

YPFD Meeting Jan 30th

A Fire Department meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 30th at 2pm at the Fire Hall. (Agenda posted in YPFD news.)
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Tuesday Movie Nights

430pm at the Community Hall every Tuesday. Snacks are welcome, P.J.s OK. Everyone welcome.

February 1, 2022 Porky’s
February 8, 2022 Mrs. Doubtfire
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Feb 2 – Fest Planning Meeting

Harmonica Festival 2022 Planning Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of the month at 5 pm at the community hall. The first meeting will be February 2. Everyone who wants to be on the committee and involved in planning and/or volunteering is strongly encouraged to attend.
Current committee members:
Josh Jones
Hailey Harris
A zoom meeting option will be available for those who are not physically in town. (Contact Hailey for Zoom info)
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Feb 13 – Superbowl Party at The Corner

Sunday February 13th we plan to host a Super Bowl party. For a $15 cover you get nachos, chicken wings and 2 drinks. Possibly some other goodies included.
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Feb 14 – Valentine’s Dinner at The Corner

The Corner is going to do a Valentines dinner on Monday 2/14, starting at 6pm. We are asking that reservations be made no later than 2/7 so we can plan and order. We are having Chicken Alfredo or Steak with a baked potato along with sides and dessert.
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Feb 19 – Annual Pie Contest Yellow Pine Tavern

Saturday February 19th at 4pm. Bring your favorite Pie or your appetite and buy a plate for $2.00 donation and sample the Pies. The winners get the money. Chili dogs and Chips also provided by the Tavern.
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Village News:

Avalanche Education Course

Dave Williams: “It was a good turn out for the avalanche awareness class on Monday. Glad to see so many people interested. I know it was a lot of information in a short period of time. If anyone has any questions, you can call me (208 271 6065) or stop me when I’m in town.”

Thank you Dave Williams, from Perpetua Resources, for doing this Avalanche Education Clinic. Held January 24 at 5pm at the Community Hall.

photo courtesy YP General Store
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Attention Yellow Pine Water Users

You may now apply to WICAP for help with your water bill under the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). You may apply for help with your past-due, as well as your current bill.

Application may be made in person at the WICAP office in Cascade, 110 W. Pine St. You may also apply by phone at 208 454-0675, or on-line at wicap.org.
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Amerigas

Amerigas has updated their Terms and Conditions for residential customers. View at (link)
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Notice – Deadline

In order to have your item posted in that week’s paper you must email it in by Noon on Sunday.

A reminder – if your group or business want an event, photo, minutes, news or advertising posted in the Yellow Pine Times, please write what you want posted in text form (for copy/paste) and send it by email. Remember to include the “who, what, when, where and why.” Images or groups of images must be under 10 megs per email.
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Road News

Hwy 55 Opened again Jan 25th.

Link: to current road reports.

Upper Johnson Creek road at Landmark, Profile Gap, Lick Creek, Elk Summit, Thunder Mountain and Deadwood roads are closed to wheeled vehicles. These roads are not maintained. Travel at your own risk.
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Critters

Be Elk Aware

Elk are hanging around the village, please watch for them on local streets. There have been a couple of near misses reported.

Be Wolf Wary

* Always keep children nearby and in sight.
* Keep pets leashed and under control.

Be Fox Aware

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

Photo taken Jan 18, 2021 by AP

Be Cougar Aware

A big cat has been hanging around the upper part of the village recently. Watch your small pets and do not leave food outside.

photo courtesy NH
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Yellow Pine US Mail

The 3-day a week mail delivery started November 1st. The Post Office in Yellow Pine is open six days a week year around: M-F 845am-245pm Saturday 9am-245pm. Forever Stamp: 58 cents. Support our local post office and purchase your holiday stamps here.

Attention Mail Route Customers – FedEx Ground has changed their policy, and they will no longer pay for Mail Plane or Truck freight. If you can avoid it, we strongly encourage you to use UPS or USPS to receive packages. If you do order a FedEx Ground package, you will be billed for: Air Freight @ $0.45/lb, or Mail Truck Freight @ $0.05/lb. We are truly sorry this is the case, and are working very hard to make sure you still receive your orders. – Arnold Aviation
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Yellow Pine Transfer Station

Report Monday, Jan 24th, lots of room in the bins.

Report the road and dump plowed Jan 17th.

Report Jan 7th: Bins were emptied about a week and a half ago. Road plowed Jan 5th.

Dump update October 27th: We are now in winter mode. When it gets fairly full we will call to have it dumped. Contact Cecil.

Locals have worked hard to clean up the area, please be respectful.

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

Dump Tips

Do you know where your trash goes after it leaves Yellow Pine?

90 tons per week of Valley Co.’s solid waste comes to the Adams Co. landfill. (Valley Co. has a contract with Adams Co.) When Valley Co.’s weekly trash exceeds 90 tons, the rest is then taken to Payette. The more garbage, the more cost in transferring it further away.

Tips to reduce trash:

1. When purchasing groceries refuse plastic bags as they reek havoc at the Adams Co.’s landfill, causing problems with equipment.

2. Garbage: recyclables, compost, trash

If each household would have containers for these three categories this is the place to start.

– B. Dixon
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Local Groups

YPWUA News:

January 2022 Water Usage

Date	Flow	Used	Hours	gph	gpm	dow	more	less
01/01/22	18385785	49925	24.5	2038	34	S	1761
01/02/22	18435178	49393	24	2058	34	S		532
01/03/22	18481375	46197	23.5	1966	33	M		3196
01/04/22	18540630	59255	24	2469	41	T	13058
01/05/22	18595162	54532	24	2272	38	W		4723
01/06/22	18642389	47227	24	1968	33	T		7305
01/07/22	18689439	47050	24	1960	33	F		177
01/08/22	18747314	57875	24	2411	40	S	10825
01/09/22	18808289	60975	24	2541	42	S	3100
01/10/22	18864113	55824	24	2326	39	M		5151
01/11/22	18918688	54575	24	2274	38	T		1249
01/12/22	18972448	53760	24	2240	37	W		815
01/13/22	19025122	52674	24	2195	37	T		1086
01/14/22	19074945	49823	24	2076	35	F		2851
01/15/22	19123078	48133	24	2006	33	S		1690
01/16/22	19171372	48294	24	2012	34	S	161
01/17/22	19217605	46233	24	1926	32	M		2061
01/18/22	19265108	47503	24	1979	33	T	1270
01/19/22	19311833	46725	24	1947	32	W		778
01/20/22	19358375	46542	24	1939	32	T		183
01/21/22	19405255	46880	24	1953	33	F	338
01/22/22	19452583	47328	24	1972	33	S	448
01/23/22	19498766	46178	24	1924	32	S		1150
01/24/22	19545075	46309	24	1930	32	M	131
01/25/22	19591204	46129	24	1922	32	T		180
01/26/22	19638073	46869	24	1953	33	W	740
01/27/22	19684262	46189	24	1925	32	T		680
01/28/22	19732237	47975	24	1999	33	F	1786
01/29/22	19778973	46736	24	1947	32	S		1239
01/30/22	19826815	47842	24	1993	33	S	1106

Water Update Jan 19th

Hello Yellow Piners,

After the news went out about high water use, the demand went down about 10,000 gallons per day by the following five days. That seems to indicate that the message was heard and action was taken.

Mike Amos was a huge help when I came in on Sunday 1/16/2022 to clean filter #2. He provided a four-wheeler and shuttled it up close to Nicki’s place for me which was extremely helpful. I loaded it up with tools and pumps etc., and hauled it all up to the plant. Filter #2 was then cleaned and flow has been restored to an acceptable level. Please keep in mind that daily demand still exceeds the design capacity of the system by approximately 30%.

I also took the necessary DEQ compliance samples and took care of regular maintenance issues while there. Aside from the high demand, everything else seems to be normal.

Regards, Warren Drake
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Water Usage Jan 9, 2022

In the past few days our water usage has jumped to over 61,000 gallons per day. In November we were consistently around the 27,000 gallons per day. I am thinking a water line has frozen and broke somewhere in town. Please let me know if someone hears or suspects major water leaks. – Steve Holloway
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Update Dec 31, 2021

Yellow Pine water use up 80% this month

Today’s water meter reading indicates that 48164 gallons of water was used yesterday. Compared to the beginning of the month, daily water use has increased by approximately 80% . This rate of increase is unsustainable and is cause for some concern. If water demand continues to increase at or close to this rate, interruption of water service is a real possibility.

The cause of the increased demand should be investigated. Running toilets, over use of trickle faucets to prevent freezing, a broken service line or waterline in a cabin, or other distribution system leaks are likely to blame.

I recommend that we get a message out to residents Informing them of the circumstances and asking for their help in conserving water and locating any potential leaks.

Regards,
Warren Drake
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We are still under a Boil Order. Please conserve water.

DRINKING WATER WARNING January 10, 2022
Yellow Pine Water Users PWS 4430059 BOIL WATER ADVISORY Due to insufficient treatment
We routinely monitor the conditions in the drinking water distribution system. On 4-19-2020 we experienced a period of insufficient treatment due to extreme water demand which exceeded the capacity of the treatment system. A drop in water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through backflow, by backpressure, or back-siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the drinking water may contain disease-causing organisms.
What should I do?
* DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
* Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
* The symptoms above are caused by many types of organisms. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
What is being done?
Efforts are under way to curtail water use. Once water use is diminished, the water treatment system will again be operational and the boil water order can be lifted
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 365 days.
For more information, please contact Warren at 208-573-6261 or wdrake @ drakediversified.com
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Yellow Pine Water Users Assoc.
PWS ID #: 4430059. Date distributed: 1-10-22.
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Water Conservation Tips

1. Turn OFF the tap when you brush your teeth
Pretty much everyone runs the tap whilst brushing their teeth, when in fact you only need water at the beginning and the end (to wet the brush and rinse it).

2. Try and conserve water when using the toilet
We’ve heard a simple saying for this “If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown flush it down”.
Also don’t use the toilet as a bin, every time you throw a small bit of trash and flush the toilet 5 gallons is gone.

3. Shorten your shower and turn it off when you can
You can also turn the shower off in between, wet yourself, lather up then turn the water off. When you’re ready turn it on and rinse off.

4. If you have any dripping taps – FIX THEM.
A single dripping tap can waste 4 gallons of water a day (or more) or 1450 gallons of water a year.
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YPWUA 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting July 4, 2021 at the Community Hall at 10am. Link: to 20210704 YPWUA minutes
YPWUA 2020 Annual Shareholder Meeting held July 5, 2020 at the Community Hall 2pm. link: to 20200705 YPWUA minutes

Water Board:
Steve Holloway
Willie Sullivan
Dawn Brown
Stu Edwards
Candy Hardisty
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VYPA News:

Sept 11, 2021 – VYPA Meeting minutes link:
Aug 14, 2021 VYPA Meeting Canceled (lack of quorum.)
July 10, 2021 VYPA meeting minutes link:
June 12, 2021 VYPA Meeting Minutes link:

VYPA Meetings are the 2nd Saturday of June, July, August, and September at 2:00pm at the Community Hall.

Village Council members:
Chairman – vacant
Vice Chairman – Josh Jones
Treasurer – Ronda Rogers
Secretary – Hailey Harris
Member-at-large – Rhonda Egbert

Cemetery Committee:
Ron Basabe
Marj Fields
Ron Earl

VYPA Bylaws adopted 8/8/2020 (link)
YPAC Corp Bylaws (link)
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YPFD News:

Fire Commissioners Meeting

January 30, 2022, 2pm, at Community Hall

Agenda Item Presenter Time Comments
Call to Order Bill McIntosh
Discussion/Vote: Revisit Personnel Bill McIntosh
Discussion/Vote: Proposed Bylaws Bill McIntosh
Report: Budget Ronda Rogers
Discussion: Volunteers Tim Rogers
Discussion: Training Ron Basabe
Discussion: YPFD fuel tanks Tim Rogers
Discussion: Damaged generator Tom Lanham
Discussion: need for a safe at the firehouse Ronda Rogers
Discussion: Repair of the Large pump & location Ron Basabe
Adjournment Bill McIntosh
Meeting Conduct: Meeting attendees are expected to: Uphold the professional purposes of meetings by respecting the rights, privacy, safety, and dignity of all persons, exercise professionalism, consideration, and respect in their speech and actions; refrain from harassing speech and other harassing behavior. Failure to conduct oneself in accordance with these expectations may result in removal of the offending person or adjournment of the meeting.
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If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Chimney cleaning brushes are available to borrow from the YPFD.

To the Village of Yellow Pine:

Letter to Share:

I am Tim Rogers, the new Fire Chief of Yellow Pine Volunteer Fire Department. My experience in handling emergencies and firefighting came from the 12 years I served in the Army as a crew chief on the OH-58, UH-1H helicopters and the 12 years served in the Air Force in ground support on the C-130 airplane and the A-10 jets. I invite everyone to feel free to stop by my house or firehouse to introduce yourself. I can go over the plans we have for the Firehouse and answer any questions you may have. I would be glad to show you around the Firehouse, so you know where your tax money is going. I am always open to any suggestions you have. I believe this is the Yellow Pine people’s Firehouse.

I am Ron Basabe, the Assistant Fire chief for the Yellow Pine Volunteer Fire Department. My training and experience in firefighting came from the years I spent at Boise Cascade sawmills, volunteering at the McCall Fire Department, the Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service. I was also involved in Search and Rescue in Valley County starting in the 1990’s.

If you would like to be a volunteer firefighter, we would be happy to get you signed up. If you need help in any way, get a hold of us; we are here to serve you.

Thank You
Tim Rogers; Fire Chief; 208-633-2005
Ron Basabe; Assistant Fire Chief; 208-633-9001
Working together to protect our Village
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Meeting Minutes

Jan 30, 2022 YPFD meeting (no minutes yet.)
Jan 10, 2022 YPFD Special Meeting Link:
Jan 9, 2022 YPFD Special Meeting (no minutes yet.)
November 23, 2021 Special meeting Link:
November 8, 2021 AAR Report (Hopeless) Link:
October 31, 2021 Special meeting Link:
October 14, 2021 Special meeting Link:
September 27, 2021 Special meeting Link:
September 18, 2021 Special meeting Link:
Sept 11, 2021 YPFD Budget meeting Link:
Aug 28, 2021 – YPFD Meeting to discuss election (no notes taken.)
July 10, 2021 – YPFD Meeting Minutes. Link:
June 12, 2021 – YPFD Meeting Minutes. Link:
May 15, 2021 – YPFD Meeting Minutes. Link:
Sept 30, 2020 YPFD budget meeting. (No minutes yet.)

If you are burning any piles of forest litter and debris – please have a connected and charged garden hose that can reach your piles. If your hose cannot reach where you are burning, follow the good advice of having a shovel, axe, and water bucket at the scene. Rake away from anything that could ignite. Stop burning if winds become an issue. Make sure your fire is out before you leave the area. Nothing like getting surprised by an escaped fire in the middle of the night!

Better yet, “Rake It and Take It” your yard waste (limbs, pine needles, brush, etc.) to the burn pile at the Transfer Station on the south end of the turn-around. Remember, keep the pile neat. Woody debris only, no nails, no cardboard and no furniture! The Boise NF will burn the pile in the fall when it is safe.

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

Valley County Wildfire Evacuation Checklist
A wildfire evacuation checklist that property owners in the Yellow Pine area might find useful. link: Valley County Evacuation Checklist – 2021

YPFD COVID19 Policy
link: YPFD Covid-19 SOP
link: Covid-19 EMS

Fire Chief: Tim Rogers
Assistant Fire Chief: Ron Basabe
YP Fire Commissioners:
Lorinne Munn – District 1
Tom Lanham – District 2
Bill McIntosh – District 3
Secretary/Treasurer – Ronda Rogers

2022 Meeting Schedule:
January 30, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
March 27, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
May 29, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
September 11, 2022, Sunday at 2pm Budget Meeting
November 27, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
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Biz Listings:

The Corner (208) 633-3325 Facebook Page
Winter hours:
Open Wednesday 11-6
Fridays 11-9
Saturdays 9-6
Sunday’s 10-6
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Exceptions are by appointment and we’ll be open on Mondays of Holiday weekends.
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Yellow Pine Tavern (208) 633-2233 Facebook Page
Winter Hours at the Tavern
Open Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 9am-2pm 4pm-8pm
Open Sunday 9am-2pm
Closed Tues & Thurs
Call the Tavern 208 633-2233 or Cell 208 739-7086 for other arrangements
Full Breakfast Menu. Burgers, Pizza, Fajitas, Beer Wine and Pop
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Yellow Pine General Store and Motel (208) 633-3300
Website Facebook page
The Yellow Pine General Store will be observing new Winter Hours. We will be officially open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11am-4pm. Josh or Christy are in town on the off days and will be available to open the store as needed. Their contact information is posted on the front door of the store if you need to reach either of them locally. The motel rooms and the laundry room are still available 7 days per week. Store phone: 208-633-3300 Email:
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Yellow Pine Lodge (208) 633-3377
Closed for the winter.
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Murph’s RV Park and Mary’s Cabins
FB page link
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Knotty Kat Crochet Works – 509-406-2221
FB page link
Open Tue – Sat, 9-5
Yellow Pine eggs $3/doz
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Buck Horn Outfitters LLC 208-633-3614
Our Elk & Deer hunts are booked for our 2021 season, we do have a couple openings for our 2022 Elk & Deer hunts. We Also have a couple openings for Mountain Lion hunts December 2021 through February 2022 and Spring Bear hunts May of 2022. Please see our Website site for further details.
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:

Big Creek Lodge
website:

Deadwood Outfitters
website:
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Local Fuel Suppliers

Amerigas Phone: (208) 452-4361
Ed Staub & Sons Phone: (208) 634-3833
Diamond Fuel & Feed Phone: (208) 382-4430
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Outside Biz that will service Yellow Pine:

Arnold Aviation (208) 382-4844
Watkins Pharmacy Cascade (208) 382-4204
Cascade Auto (208) 382-4224
Cascade Vet Clinic (208) 382-4590

The Star-News

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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:
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Local Observations:

Monday (Jan 24) overnight low of 11 degrees (probably around midnight.) This morning 21 degrees at 10am, mostly small clouds and patches of blue sky, light frost and estimate 21″ old snow on the ground. Fresh fox tracks. Pine squirrel, nuthatch and jays visiting. Mostly cloudy at lunch time (bigger and darker clusters.) Gray overcast by early afternoon. Mostly cloudy mid-afternoon – a few hazy open patches of sky and high of 36 degrees. Socked in and snowing at dusk and 32 degrees. Very light snowfall at dark and done snowing soon afterwards. Looked partly cloudy or mostly clear before midnight.

Tuesday (Jan 25) overnight low of 6 degrees. This morning clear sky, 1/2″ new snow (SWE=0.04″) and 21″ on the ground. (Fresh fox tracks spoiled a couple of snow measuring spots.) Red-breasted nuthatch, jays and pine squirrel visiting. Clear and strong sunshine at lunch time. Clear sky and hovering around freezing mid-afternoon, high of 33 degrees. A report of 13 elk wandering around in the village. Almost clear at dusk, temperature and dropping quickly. Haze moving in (with nice colors) just before dark. Stars out before midnight.

Wednesday (Jan 26) 24 hour low of 6 degrees from Tuesday morning. This morning 15 degrees and mostly high thin haze, estimate 21″ old snow on the ground. Pine squirrel, nuthatch and jays visiting. Mostly clear at lunch time. Mail truck was late, no troubles on the road – but got stuck at our post office (thank you to locals who pulled him out.) Clear and mild mid-afternoon, high 39 degrees. Clear sky at dusk and dropping below freezing. Stars out before midnight.

Thursday (Jan 27) overnight low of -2 degrees. This morning clear sky, and zero degrees at 10am. Measured an average of 21″ old snow on the ground. Sunrise 1027am. Pine squirrel, hairy woodpecker, nuthatches and jays visiting. Elk wandering through the neighborhood. Clear and sunny at lunch time. Clear sky and hovering around freezing mid-afternoon, high of 35 degrees. Clear sky at dusk and temperature dropping quickly. Stars out before midnight.

Friday (Jan 28) overnight low of -2 degrees. This morning clear sky and -1 degree at 10am. Estimate 21″ old snow on the ground. Fresh Fox tracks. Red-breasted nuthatches, jays and hairy woodpecker visiting. Clear sky and bright sunshine at lunch time and still below freezing. Clear sky before mid-afternoon, high of 37 degrees. Clear and cold at dusk and temperature dropping quickly. Fox visiting after dark. Looked clear before midnight.

Saturday (Jan 29) 24 hour low of -1 degree. This morning 1 degree above and clear sky. Measured an average of 20″ old snow on the ground. Red-breasted nuthatches visiting. Clear sky and sunny at lunch time. Hairy woodpecker visiting. Mostly clear with some light haze to the south west mid-afternoon and above freezing, high of 38 degrees. Snowmobilers on the golf course. Mostly clear at dusk, some thin high haze, and temperature dropping quickly below freezing. Stars out before midnight.

Sunday (Jan 30) 24 hour low of 1 degree. This morning 5 degrees above and mostly clear sky. Measured an average of 20″ old snow on the ground. Pine squirrel, red-breasted nuthatches, jays and hairy woodpecker visiting. Partly cloudy at lunch time. Nearly overcast by mid-afternoon and high of 41 degrees. Overcast and light breeze at dusk, just a hair below freezing.
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Idaho News:

Idaho Highway 55 closed due to overnight rockslide

by CBS2 News Staff Sunday, January 23rd 2022

Idaho Highway 55 closed due to overnight rockslide (ITD)

Idaho Highway 55 is currently closed north of Smiths Ferry due to an overnight rockslide.

A spokesperson says the highway will remain closed in both directions at least through the afternoon of Jan. 24.

“The Idaho Transportation Department appreciates the continued patience of the public with another rockslide while crews work to reopen the highway as soon as possible,” ITD said.

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Highway 55 north of Smiths Ferry reopens after rockslide

The closure was lifted by 9 p.m. Monday, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

KTVB Staff January 25, 2022

A section of Highway 55 that closed over the weekend due to a rockslide Saturday night reopened to traffic Monday night.

The closure was lifted by 9 p.m., according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

According to ITD, construction crews worked all day to stabilize the hillside, and geotechnical experts inspected the area and confirmed it was safe to reopen the highway. ITD said that they are aware of the risks in the area and that a previously constructed safety catchment built under the slope kept the majority of the rockslide from reaching the highway.

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Third rockslide on Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry raises safety questions

The area on Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry has experienced rockslides in March 2021, November 2021 and January 2022.

Tristan Lewis KTVB January 26, 2022

There are some concerns about safety on Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry after the third rockslide in less than a year happened Saturday night. This incident is just a week before the McCall Winter Carnival, which could see thousands of cars on the busy road.

“The safety of the public is of the utmost concern to Idaho Transportation Department (ITD),” Vincent Trimboli, a spokesperson for ITD said. “Our mission is ‘Your safety, your mobility, your economic opportunity.’ But safety is first and foremost in that mission statement for a reason.”

According to Trimboli, the cause of the rockslide was due to heavy snow and ice “putting a lot of weight on the hillside.” He added crews were able to clean and clear the road and stabilize the hillside within hours after the rockslide happened.

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IDT Update Jan 27 (link)
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COVID-19 Updates: 3,653 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 35 new deaths

January 28, 2022 Local News 8

Idaho officials reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases and 35 new deaths Friday.

The state reports data for the most recent 2-week period are incomplete. Due to the recent surge in cases, approximately 41,500 outstanding positive laboratory results are pending local public health district review and follow-up.

The state said 22 new hospitalizations have been reported bringing the total number to 14,771, and 5 new cases have been admitted to the ICU bringing the total to 2,495.

35 new deaths were reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 4,400.

full story: [Valley County 2,237 cases, 14 deaths.]
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Idaho health district talks about the backlog of positive COVID-19 cases

January 28, 2022 Local News 8

Idaho is dealing with a backlog of more than 42,000 positive COVID-19 cases which still need to be followed up on, according to the State Department of Health and Welfare.

It’s important to note these are just cases the state knows about.

“Home tests are not reported to public health,” Corbett said. “So these are just cases that we know of. It gives an understanding of what’s going on in the community, but likely numbers are higher than that with home tests or other tests that may or may not be reported.”

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Omicron sub-lineage BA.2 identified in Idaho; public health stresses importance of reducing the spread of COVID-19

January 28, 2022 Local News 8

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Central District Health (CDH) are announcing the first confirmed infection with the BA.2 sub-variant of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in Ada County.

“The identification of the first infection with this sub-variant of Omicron is a reminder that the virus that causes COVID-19 will continue to mutate as long as it is being transmitted, and is a reminder of the importance of vaccination and other measures to protect yourself from this virus,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, state epidemiologist and the medical director for DHW’s Division of Public Health. “We will continue to monitor this and future variants and are committed to transparency in informing the public what we know when we know it.”

The BA.1 lineage of Omicron is currently causing 98% of all COVID-19 infections in Idaho, making the severity of illness and infectiousness from the BA.2 sub-variant unknown. Very early data from Asia and Europe indicate there have not been major differences in disease severity or the effectiveness of currently authorized COVID-19 vaccines against the BA.2 sub-lineage.

However, COVID-19 treatments and vaccines may become less effective as mutations continue to emerge. In addition, natural immunity from infection with prior variants may not be protective against future variants.

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198 new COVID-19 cases reported in Valley County

Virus ‘raging’ in Cascade; new daily record set

By Tom Grote The Star-News January 27, 2022

New cases of COVID-19 reported in Valley County last week dropped from the previous week, but were still at a level not seen prior to the beginning of the year.

A total of 198 new cases were reported by the county’s two hospitals, which was less than the record-breaking levels of 269 cases and 212 cases reported the previous two weeks.

Prior to this month, 63 cases was the highest number of new cases reported in a week since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.

Cascade Medical Center reported a one-day record of nine new cases last Thursday, CEO Tom Reinhardt said.

“It is raging here,” Reinhardt said “We are seeing some sicker folks now, with lower oxygen levels and one flown down to Boise.”

The two hospitals have reported 2,423 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic started nearly two years ago.

A total of 11 deaths confirmed from COVID-19 and two probable deaths from the virus have been reported among Valley County residents, according to Central District Health.

Clinics & Tests

St. Luke’s Clinic – Payette Lakes Family Medicine is now offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and boosters to anyone age 18 and older. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines continue to be offered for anyone age 5 and older.

Also available are Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters for ages 12 to 15 and to moderately or severely immunocompromised youths age 5 to 11.

Pfizer vaccines are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. The Moderna vaccine are offered on Wednesdays only.

Those wanting to get a vaccination can schedule through MyChart at (link)  or call 208-381-9500.

Parents of minors should create a MyChart for eligible children and set up proxy access. Instructions are available at stlukesonline.org.

Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for adults who are seeking their initial COVID-19 vaccine dose only.

St. Luke’s McCall and Cascade Medical Center have take-home COVID-19 tests available. The saliva-based test offers results for COVID-19 in two to three days.

The tests can be picked up at the main entrance to St. Luke’s McCall at 1000 State St. in McCall or at the clinic at Cascade Medical Center at 402 Lake Cascade Pkwy in Cascade.

Cascade Medical Center offers a walk-in vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The Moderna vaccine for those age 18 and older is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays along with the Moderna booster.

The Pfizer vaccine for those ages 5 and older is available in Cascade on Wednesdays.

full story: © Copyright 2009-2021 Central Idaho Publishing Inc. All rights reserved (used with permission.)
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Cascade hospital gets grant to connect seniors to services

By Max Silverson The Star-News January 27, 2022

The Cascade Medical Center received a grant for $89,200 to connect seniors to community health services and evaluate their health.

The grant from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health will fund two community health workers to support the health of seniors in the community and the creation of a strategic plan to make senior care more accessible.

The pilot project is designed to help find solutions that will allow Valley County seniors to age “safely and well” in their own homes, Cascade Medical Center CEO Tom Reinhardt said.

“We need to collaboratively identify and then address gaps in care and services in order to keep our seniors enjoying their golden years in the comfort of their own homes,” Reinhardt said.

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Local home costs soar due to short supply

Median price of McCall home in 2021 was $635K

By Tom Grote The Star-News January 27, 2022

The median price of a home sold in McCall in 2021 was $635,000, or nearly $200,000 more than the price of a home in 2020, according to figures compiled by the Mountain Central Association of Realtors.

The surge in home prices was driven by a lack of homes for sale, according to Realtors interviewed.

“I can think of numerous examples of houses in McCall which have doubled in price within one year, just crazy,” said Bob Crawford, broker with Crawford Olson Real Estate Services in McCall.

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Sculptures take center stage at 2022 Winter Carnival

COVID-19 worries see cancellation of popular events

The Star-News January 27, 2022

The snow sculptures that are at the heart of the McCall Winter Carnival will return to center stage this year.

Worries over the possible spread of COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of several events during the 2022 carnival that is set to start Friday and run through Feb. 5.

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Event guide: 2022 McCall Winter Carnival

The ten-day festival returns for a 56th year – with some changes – after being canceled in 2021.

KTVB Staff January 26, 2022

Credit: KTVB

The 2022 edition of the McCall Winter Carnival begins Friday, Jan. 28, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 6.

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YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir to serve s’mores, cocoa

The Star-News January 27, 2022

Attendees of the 2022 McCall Winter Carnival festivities can stop by the YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir this weekend for campfires with s’mores, hot cocoa and campfire songs.

There will be s’mores and hot cocoa Friday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Camp director Lincoln McLain will lead camp song singalongs on Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is free.

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National Snow Bike Series to return to Cascade Saturday

The Star-News January 27, 2022

Spectators can watch the world’s oldest snow bike race during the 2022 NASBA Pure Adrenaline Motorsports National Snow Bike Series to be held Saturday in Cascade.

The event has been part Winter Carnival festivities since 2009 and frequently pulls in 80 to 100 racers and more than 1,200 spectators.

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Tamarack offers free ski day to people with season passes at other Idaho resorts

by CBS2 News Staff Tuesday, January 25th 2022

Tamarack Resort is now offering a free, one-day lift ticket to anyone with a season pass for another Idaho ski area.

This “Idaho Free Day” is valid from Jan. 26 through the end of the 2021-2022 season.

“We know many Idaho skiers and riders had to cancel their out-of-state ski trips due to the ongoing challenges of the pandemic,” said Matt Gebo, Tamarack vice president of marketing. “This is our way of offering a winter staycation opportunity to our Idaho neighbors, inviting them to experience the mountain and explore the resort. We’ll give you a day and hope to make your whole season!”

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Scam Alert:

Scammers who say they’re from Idaho Power are trying to get your credit card info

by CBS2 News Staff Thursday, January 27th 2022

Some crooks claiming to be from Idaho Power are making the rounds.

The bad guys seem legit — even using an app to make their caller ID seem real. They will tell you you’re behind on your build and will then want your credit card number or funds through a money transfer.

But it’s all a scam.

“The best thing to do is when they call and tell you who they are, don’t fall for it,” said Meridian Police Lt. Mark Ford. “If you’re in question or think you’re delinquent, or something’s wrong, hang up and call your Idaho Power representative and speak to them personally about it.”

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Public Lands:

Emmett Ranger District applies for grant to improve two campgrounds

Boise, Idaho, January 27, 2022 — The Emmett Ranger District is applying for grant funding from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to help with the redesign of Cartwright Ridge and Antelope Annex Campgrounds. The application will request funding through the Departments Recreation Vehicle Fund. These funds will be used to replace campsite furniture including fire rings, picnic tables, utility tables and information kiosks.

Many of the current campground furnishings have been in place for 30 years and do not meet current Architectural Barriers Act/Americans for Disability Act requirements. The grant proposal will also add two additional campsites.

The upgrades will improve public health and safety standards and ensure an inclusive recreation experience for everyone to enjoy. If received, implementation will begin in the fall of 2022.

Comments or requests for more information can be directed to JW Cleveland, Emmett Ranger District, 1857 Highway 16, Suite A, Emmett, ID 83617 or by calling (208) 365-7000.

Venetia Gempler
Public Affairs Officer
Boise National Forest
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Critter News:

Idaho Sled Dog Challenge moves to Cascade, starts Sunday

The Star-News January 27, 2022

The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge will have a new home when it returns next week during the 2022 McCall Winter Carnival.

This year most events will be staged in Cascade at the Lake Cascade boat ramp on Lake Cascade Parkway between Lakeshore Bar & Grill and the Van Wyck Campground.

Race events that are open to the public and free of charge include:

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Idaho wolf population holding steady, wildlife officials say

By Associated Press (AP) Jan 27, 2022

Idaho wildlife managers say the state’s wolf population remained steady last year at about 1,500.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game made its wolf population estimate public on Thursday during an Idaho Fish and Game Commission meeting. Officials say the estimate represents wolf numbers during August and is based in part on information from hundreds of trail cameras.

Idaho lawmakers last year approved a law greatly expanding wolf killing in what some lawmakers stated could reduce the wolf population by 90%. Officials say the wolf population has been at about 1,500 in each of the last three years in August.

source: (KIVI)
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Rare to Idaho, a ringtail was recently found in Twin Falls, and you can see it in a video

January 25, 2022 Local News 8

Finding a ringtail in Idaho is a very rare occurrence, and the last few sightings have happened near Twin Falls.

In early December 2021 staff from the Amalgamated Sugar factory south of Twin Falls spotted a ringtail on the property.

Within a few days a wildlife biologist from the Magic Valley Regional set traps with a goal of relocation to more suitable habitat.

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more info: Wikipedia

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Idaho wildlife officials expand river otter trapping

By Associated Press (AP) Jan 27, 2022

Idaho wildlife officials have approved expanding trapping for river otters despite widespread opposition.

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted 6-1 on Thursday to approve the plan that lifts trapping restrictions on the mainstem of the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River, mainstem of the Snake River and mainstem of the main Salmon River. It also lifts restrictions on portions of the North Fork of the Payette River. Backers say trapping is part of Idaho’s heritage.

Opponents say the state also has a responsibility to those who like to see otters but don’t want to kill them. About 100 otters statewide have been killed so far this trapping season.

source: (KIVI)
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Ice fishing tourney to be held Feb. 5 on Lake Cascade

The Star-News January 27, 2022

Ice anglers of all ages can fish for prizes in the fourth annual Deep Freeze for Firefighters fundraising tournament on Saturday, Feb. 5, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Lake Cascade.

Check-in will be from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and weigh-in will be at 3 p.m. at the Boulder Creek Boat Ramp in Donnelly.

Prizes will be awarded for largest trout as well as first, second and third place winners for total weight of three best perches.

The event will also include a live auction and raffle. Cost is $25 per entry.

Proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, which helps families of wildland firefighters who were killed or injured in the line of duty.

The Boulder Creek Boat Ramp is located 14 miles north of Cascade by turning left on Loomis Lane and following the signs to Boulder Creek.

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Research finds fewer wild steelhead are caught by anglers and survive at high rates after being released

Jan 29, 2022 Local News 8

A two-year study showed Idaho’s wild steelhead are caught by anglers less often than hatchery fish, and they survive at a very high rate after being caught and released. That’s good news for anglers because wild steelhead survival is critical to continuing fishing seasons and ensuring they are protected while anglers target hatchery fish.

Picture of t-bar tagged adult steelhead from Lower Granite Dam.

The study was conducted by University of Idaho graduate student Will Lubenau under the guidance of UI professor Michael Quist and in cooperation with Idaho Fish and Game, the U.S. Geological Survey, along with anglers and outfitters, who were critical to the study’s success.

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Fish and Game News:

Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good

By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist
Monday, January 24, 2022

Roger Phillips/Idaho Fish and Game

It may seem like you’re helping, but handouts for wintering deer and elk ultimately harm the animals and people.

Seeing a herd of deer outside your door or a head of elk may seem idyllic, and during winter they can almost seem tame. But truth is they’re wild animals that need to remain wild animals, and feeding them can quickly create a variety of problems.

Here’s how a simple well-meaning act can lead to a neighborhood-wide conflict.

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Applications for 2022 spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1

By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist
Friday, January 28, 2022

2022-23 upland game, turkey and furbearer seasons and bag limits were set by the Fish and Game Commission on Jan. 27

Applications for 2022 spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1. Turkey hunters looking to apply can do so through March 1.

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Cascade and Payette Lakes ice conditions – Jan. 25, 2022

By Mike Thomas, Regional Fisheries Biologist
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

On Tuesday, January 25th we checked surface and ice conditions on Cascade and Payette Lakes. On Lake Cascade, surface and ice conditions are excellent on the majority of the lake. However, poor ice conditions (white ice) exist between the Sugarloaf Island and Crown Point areas. These conditions are a result of heavy snow accumulation during early season ice formation. We urge anglers to use caution if traveling in these areas. Foot and snowmobile remain the only recommended methods of travel at this time. The weather forecast for this weekend is favorable for ice fishing with stable weather consisting of warm days and cold nights. Warm afternoon temperatures may result in degrading surface conditions (slush). See below for details.

At Lake Cascade I measured ice conditions at three locations. At Van Wyck access (south end), I measured nine inches of clear ice underneath four inches of white compacted ice, and three inches of snow. At Crown Point Access (south end near the dam), I measured six inches of clear ice underneath seven inches of white ice, and three inches of snow. At Sugarloaf Island (central), I measured seven inches of clear ice under five inches inches of white ice, and four inches of snow. These measurements were all taken over 200 yards from shore.

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Windows to Wildlife: bumble bees, mussels, owls, and winter wildlife watching at Market Lake WMA

Idaho Fish and Game

In the winter edition of Windows to Wildlife:

* An Update on the Pacific Northwest Bumble Bee Atlas
* News from the Field: Put Some Mussel In It
* On the Idaho Birding Trail: Market Lake WMA
* Spotlight Species: Great Gray Owl

Deniz Aygen
Watchable Wildlife Biologist,
Idaho Department of Fish and Game

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Crazy Critter Stuff:

Rare eagle seen in Maine, wowing birders, might stay a bit

by Patrick Whittle Associated Press Tuesday, January 25th 2022

In this Dec. 31, 2021 photo provided by Zachary Holderby, a Steller’s sea eagle is seen off Georgetown, Maine. The rare eagle has taken up residence thousands of miles from its home range, delighting bird lovers and baffling scientists. (Zachary Holderby, Downeast Audubon via AP)

A rare species of eagle that has thrilled bird lovers and baffled scientists since arriving in Maine last month might not be in a hurry to leave.

The Steller’s sea eagle arrived in Maine in late December after a brief stop in Massachusetts more than a month ago. It has stuck to Maine’s middle coast, eating fish and ducks and attracting hundreds of birdwatchers from all over the world.

The sea eagle numbers only a few thousand worldwide and is native to northeastern Asia, including Russia and Japan, and has wingspans of up to 8 feet (2.4 meters). The bird is far off course, and it’s still unclear why it came here at all, said Doug Hitchcox, staff naturalist at Maine Audubon.

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Seasonal Humor:

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Idaho History Jan 30, 2022

Idaho 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic

Part 91

Idaho Newspaper Clippings April 1-2, 1920

Idaho photos courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 1

The Grangeville Globe. April 01, 1920, Page 1

Judge Scales Improving
Will Open Court in Nez Perce County, Monday, April 12th

Judge Wallace N. Scales, who had been confined to his home for the past two weeks with an attack of influenza, is rapidly regaining his normal state and has announced that court in Nez Perce county will open at Lewiston on Monday, April 12th. The regular term of court for Lewis county was postponed until May.
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Horses and Cattle Brought Good Figures at Ferdinand Sale

One of the best farm sales of 1920 was reported by Auctioneer Harry C. Cranke, who was in the city Monday night. The sale was held that day at Ferdinand, at the Mrs. Rose Kuther place. Horses sold from $225 to $450 per span; 3-year-old steers up to $123 per head; 2-yeare-olds, $90; yearlings, $51; ewes, $18; lambs, $14. The bidding was fast and the large list of property was quickly disposed of.

[Note: Mr. Kuther passed away from influenza.]
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Red Cross To Relieve Needy
Makes Social Survey of City to Learn Needs of Children and Families Handicapped

In its peace-time program, the Red Cross is endeavoring to make some return to the towns and small communities which gave such splendid service in time of war. Believing that there is a field of social service that no other agency is in a position to enter at this time, the Red Cross is undertaking to bring medical aid and material relief to children and families that are handicapped in some manner.

For the purpose of finding out just what these problems are in each community, a social survey is taken covering the field of health and sanitary conditions, and child and family conditions. Miss Jessie U. Cox of the division office at Seattle, has come at the request of the Lewiston Chapter to make such a survey of Idaho, Lewis and Nez Perce counties. Miss Cox was in Grangeville last Thursday completing the organization. It is hoped to have all the facts gathered next week. Superintendent F. E. Lukens has consented to see that the questionnaires regarding city activities and the relief work done in Grangeville are filled out. Mrs. A. C. Lanningham has the health questions. Mrs. S. V. Fullaway will collect facts regarding need for further child and family welfare work. Persons who know of such cases should communicate with her. Judge Campbell has kindly consented to report on Juvenile cases.

It is hoped that the facts concerning Idaho county may be summarized and reported back to Grangeville with recommendations by the last of the week.

The Rec Cross will need your active cooperation in endeavoring to find the proper solution for such social evils as are found in Idaho county.

source: The Grangeville Globe. (Grangeville, Idaho), 01 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Grangeville Globe. April 01, 1920, Page 2

Whitebird News

Jim Maques’ son is reported quite ill with pneumonia.

Wallace Hill suffered a very painful burn on his hand, when in his garage a few days ago. He seized an ignited acetylene pipe to prevent the flames reaching a gas tank.

Dr. Foskett made a trip to Round Valley Wednesday.

Anna Smith, who recently finished her term of school at the Star school, departed Monday with her sister for their home at Kendrick, Wash.

A teachers’ meeting for Salmon river teachers, conducted by Miss Sweet, was held in Whitebird Saturday afternoon.

The dance and basket social given by the Whitebird school and mothers’ club Friday evening was well patronized and a success financially as well as socially. A picture show was presented first, followed by the auction of baskets, which, under the skillful managing of Seth Jones resulted most satisfactorily. After supper, dancing was in order, with the Nepean orchestra. The proceeds of the evening, a sum amounting to more than $290, are to be expended in playground apparatus.
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Among The Farm Bureaus Of Idaho

100 in Mothers’ Classes

Under the direction of Miss Kunz, Fremont county nurse, 100 women are enrolled in mothers’ classes. Six hundred school children were examined for physical defects last month.

(ibid, page 2)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 01, 1920, Page 1

Public School News

The Fighting Canadians, the fourth number of the Lyceum course will be here to give a program in the Nezperce High School auditorium on the evening of April 9. They were billed for Feb. 7, but on account of the influenza ban, their date had to be postponed. It is with great anticipation that we look forward to this number. We are sure the audience will be well entertained.
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Card of Thanks

We take this means of extending, so far as words can express, our sincere thanks to the good friends and neighbors who so loyally came to our assistance during and following the fatal illness of our beloved husband, son and brother, Evert Beenders, and in this expression of thanks we are mindful of the many beautiful floral offerings made by friends.

Mrs. Evert Beenders
Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Beenders and Family
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Cook and Family.
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News Stories Briefly Told
Items of Interest Gleaned From The Daily Life of Home Folks In Town and County

The 1920 hunting and fishing licenses are now on tap in this district and may be had locally from M. D. DeMoude at the City Drug store. But the season closed today on trout fishing for two months, and there will probably not be much demand here for licenses till this ban is off.

This section has been experiencing some very disagreeable weather the past ten days, but it is mild compared with the storms that swept the territory between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico the first of the week. In these 200 lives were lost and a property damage of over $6,000,000 sustained.
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Mohler Items

Albert Cuddy was on the sick list last Sunday but is allright [sic] again.

Mrs. Rurey was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Chas. McColister, Sunday.

Edith Smith, teacher of the Sunset school attended the teachers’ conference at Ilo, Friday March 26.

Everett Williams has taken his old job of carrying mail again, as Alva Centers is working for Harley Brannon.

Easter services will be held at the Mohler church Sunday, April 4th. There will be all day services, including a small program. Everybody is invited to attend.

Nearly all the Mohler farmers have started their spring plowing.

source: The Nezperce Herald. (Nezperce, Idaho), 01 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Nezperce Herald., April 01, 1920, Page 2

Central Ridge News

Don’t forget to come to the literary at the Central Ridge school house Friday evening.

March is doing the lion act down this way also.

Guess our roads will need more dragging, and they’ll get it too.
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Elwin A. Eastman, one of this community’s favorite sons, who recently completed four-years service in the U. S. Marine corps, in which he saw overseas duty during the war and wherein he gained the rank of sergeant, and after receiving his honorable discharge at Quantico, Va., returned to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Eastman, in Lewiston, and the first of this week came with his father to their farm west of town to resume the work he dropped four years ago to join the Marines. His duties have taken him from one end of this country to the other several times, and while overseas he was in the aviation service in England, where a long siege of influenza and pneumonia held him until the close of hostilities. His many old friends are glad to welcome him back to the home of his boyhood.

(ibid, page 2)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 01, 1920, Page 3

How Diphtheria is Contracted

One often heard the expression, “My child caught a severe cold, which developed into diphtheria,” when the truth was that the cold had simply left the little one particularly susceptible to the wandering diphtheria germ. If your child has a cold when diphtheria is prevalent you should take him out of school and keep him off the street until fully recovered, as there is a hundred times more danger of his taking diphtheria when he has a cold. When Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is given it quickly cures the cold and lessens the danger of diphtheria or any other germ disease being contracted.

(Adv.)
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How is Your Complexion?

A woman should grow more beautiful as she grows older and she will with the due regard to baths, diet and exercise, and by keeping her liver and bowels in good working order. If you are haggard and yellow, your eyes losing their lustre and whites becoming yellowish, your flesh flabby, it may be due to indigestion or to sluggish liver. Chamberlain’s Tablets correct these disorders.

(Adv.)
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(ibid, page 3)
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(ibid, page 5)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 01, 1920, Page 6

Baths Turned To Good Use
Salzberg, Once Famous Pleasure Resort, Now in the Possession of Crippled Roumanian Solders

The famous salt baths of Salzburg, where the millionaires of Austria, Hungary and the Balkan states used to spend their summers, now are curing rheumatic Roumanian [sic] soldiers.

Stripped of all their luxurious furnishings during the war, the Salzburg baths have been refitted with the aid of the American Red Cross for use as a military hospital for chronic rheumatism resulting from trench warfare. Five hundred soldiers are there, recovering from rheumatism and similar diseases contracted while undergoing the hardships of war.

In times of peace, thousands of tourists visited Salzburg, high up in the Transylvanian Alps, southwest of Kronstadt. Many came for the dazzling social life. With its magnificent hotels and gay casino, it was perhaps the chief showplace of eastern Europe. When the Huns pushed the Roumanians out of this district early in the war, General Mackensen and his staff took possession of the town and staged luxurious revelry there. When they left they looted the place, stripped the hotels of tapestries, furniture and brass fittings. Even the equipment for the medical baths was wrecked.

Under the direction of Maj. George C. Treadwell of Albany, N.Y., and several American physicians, the baths were refitted sufficiently to care for the soldiers.

[see footnotes 1 and 2 below.]

(ibid, page 6)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 01, 1920, Page 7

Local and Personal News Notes

Word was received by Mrs. Millage, of this vicinity, on Monday of last week that Roy Cornwell had undergone an operation for ulcers of the stomach at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, and that he was getting along very well.

H. T. Brown, of Kamiah, was adjudged insane in the probate court here Tuesday and was yesterday taken to the asylum at Orofino. He has a wife and eight children and owning to the fact that his condition took vicious turns, it was feared that he might at any time inflict personal injury on these or his neighbors.

The party who borrowed the steering wheel from my tractor in the Thomas Bros. warehouse lot is requested to return the same without further argument.

H. A. VonBargen.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Nezperce Herald., April 01, 1920, Page 8

In the death of E. H. Kiliam, which occurred Tuesday night at his home in Lewiston from pneumonia following influenza, the Lewiston country loses one of its most highly esteemed citizens. He was 59 years of age and had been head of the Lewiston Printing & Binding Co. since coming to that city 14 years ago.

(ibid, page 8)
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Payette Enterprise., April 01, 1920, Page 1

Mrs. G. F. Thayer

Just before going to press we learn of the death of Mrs. G. F. THayer which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mark Prindle, at seven o’clock last evening after an illness of six weeks. He death was caused by influenza complicated with heart trouble. The funeral will be held tomorrow, (Friday) at 2 o’clock from the Prindle home. In our next issue we will publish an appropriate obituary.
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Mrs. Albert Improving

The many friends of Mrs. M. F. Albert will be pleased to learn that she is now again on the road to recovery. She has had a long hard siege and has been very low at different times, but the attending physician at the hospital in Boise telephoned Mr. Albert yesterday afternoon that she was doing nicely and baring any unforeseen complications, she would be able to be removed to her home before long.
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Personal And Local Mention

Mr. Whalen received a wire from Pocatello on Wednesday morning advising him of the very serious illness of his daughter Elsie. He and Jack left on No. 4 for Pocatello.

J. M. Swanson who was taken to the hospital at Boise last week, suffering from the effects of a kidney stone, returned home Saturday evening and is able to again be on the street.

When Sam Deardorf came down to the Barber Shop this morning and started playing a tune on the razor strop, there came a sound like this – Dady-o-dad, dady-o-dad, dady-o-dad, dad, dad, dad, and the smile on his face told the story. There is now three in the Deardorf family but the young barber won’t need a shave or a hair cut for some time.

A bunch of joy riders, driving a Ford car last Sunday about half way between Payette and Weiser on the State Highway, got a little too hilarious and wound up in the ditch beside the road. Fortunately a few scratches and a little shaking up was all the injuries received. The car however was considerably damaged.

The Street sprinkler made its first appearance on the streets Wednesday morning and was greatly appreciated by the merchants and others who were on the streets.

source: Payette Enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho), 01 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Payette Enterprise., April 01, 1920, Page 2

Statement Regarding Teacher Shortage
And Salaries in the State of Idaho

The State Teachers’ Association Committee, investigating teacher shortage and salaries in Idaho, call attention to their findings. The report, covering twenty-six counties and thirty-two independent districts, shows the following:

364 teachers entered the profession in September 1919.

Out of 550 positions in Southern Idaho, 391 teachers were new to their schools.

There is an actual shortage of approximately 100 teachers at this time.

450 teachers began their work last Fall on permits. Of these 172 failed in the examinations.

Those in charge state the outlook for next year in the following terms: “great shortage of teachers”; “general progress will be retarded”; “rather gloomy”; “few applications received”; “continuous streams of teachers pouring into other lines of work.”

The solution to the problem is put in the following terms: “Better salaries and better living conditions” (salary question mainly); “erection of teachers’ cottages”; “increase in salaries”; “better boarding accommodations.”

It is evident from the results of the investigation that we are facing a crisis in our public schools. The conditions become even more serious when the statement of those in charge of teacher-training in our State institutions are taken into account. Not only are teachers leaving the school rooms, but a decreasingly small number are entering the profession. The State University reports that 13 graduates and 25 under-graduates will be ready for work next year. Idaho Polytechnical Institute reports “seven grade and rural teachers, one in teacher-training and one in music.” The graduating class at Albion Normal numbers 25. Lewiston Normal reports that it will send out approximately 175 teachers all told for next year. This makes a grand total of 247 new teachers for the vacancies that will occur in the 4000 public school positions of Idaho. Idaho has always drawn teachers from other states but what is true in our state is true in even greater degree throughout the entire nation. The salary question must be met if our schools are to be maintained.

Respectfully submitted,
C. F. Dienst
George G. Barrett
Mae Lowe
L. A. Thomas
H. R. Wallis
Ella Carleton
Committee

(ibid, page 2)
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Payette Enterprise., April 01, 1920, Page 5

Little Willow

Arb Drinkwine was over on the bench visiting his brother, Mell Drinkwine, who has been very ill but is now on the fair road to recovery.

Dr. Hurd was called up the valley to attend a sick horse of Tom Windle’s. Mrs. Hurd and little daughter were with him.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gearhart were up the Valley to the Store Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Gearhart was driving a fine Studebaker car.

First it blows and then it snows. Typical March weather, which we have been experiencing the last ten days.

(ibid, page 5)
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Payette Enterprise., April 01, 1920, Page 7

Fruitland Department
Mrs. Cosie Branthoover

Word has been received that C. K. and Velva Powell have recovered from the flu and Mrs. C. C. Powell will remain in Corvallis. Mr. Powell will leave for that place soon.

Mrs. Ford Burtch is on the sick list, also the oldest boy, John Burtch.

Mrs. Tom Harris is quite sick this week.

James A Wright family are quarantined with scarlet fever.

George Heckes had the misfortune of breaking two fingers on his right hand when he caught them in a corn sheller.

There will be an Easter program at the Methodist church next Sunday April 4 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Rev. Knight of New Plymouth will deliver the Easter sermon following the exercises.
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North Payette

Mrs. E. E. Parsons is quite ill this week.

(ibid, page 7)
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Payette Enterprise., April 01, 1920, Page 8

Dead Ox Flat

Mr. Burtwell, father of Mrs. Gellipse of Moores Hollow, who is visiting here from Canada, suffered a stroke of paralysis last Tuesday.

Mr. Horace Joseph went to Seattle to attend the funeral of a relative.

There is to be an Easter Service at the Park School house next Sunday. The older division are giving a “Scriptural Easter,” consisting of the story of Easter in song. The Primary department will give a concert. The services will begin at 1:30 in the afternoon.
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The Ford

“The Ford is my chariot,
I shall not want another
It maketh me to lie down in wet places.
It destroyeth my soul,
It leadeth me into deep waters;
It leadeth me into the paths of ridicule for its name’s sake;
It prepareth a breakdown for me in the presence of my enemies.
Yea, though I run thru the valley at twenty-five per, I am towed up the hill.
I will fear more evil when it is with me.
Its rods and its shafts discomfort me.
It annointeth my face with oil.
Its water boileth over.
Surely to goodness, if Lizzie follow me all the days of my life,
I shall dwell in the House of the Nuts forever.”

– Dr. Glenn – Idaho Republican

(ibid, page 8)
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High School. Wendell, Idaho

Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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April 2

The Rathdrum Tribune., April 02, 1920, Page 1

From Over The County

Post Falls

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Geeters died March 24, aged one month and five days.

There is a shortage of houses, and old shacks are being fitted up for habitation.

Post Falls citizens, Wednesday of last week, won their case against the Post Falls Water company, heard before the state public utilities commission, when the company was ordered to complete by May 1 extensive repairs and improvements in its system.

Spirit Lake

E. L. McCubrey, died of pneumonia in Spokane. The body was brought to Spirit Lake Thursday morning and the funeral will be held Saturday.

Work was resumed last week on the Panhandle highway with two teams and eight men.

Harrison

The demand for fire wood is greater than the supply.

W. B. Russell who has the contract to grade the north and south highway through Harrison started work with a crew of men and teams last week.

Coeur D’Alene

Thomas Center, age 26, who was drowned in Windy bay, was buried Sunday.

George Costello met with an accident last week at the Blackwell mill which resulted in his death, following the amputation of his leg. A slasher saw broke and flying caught his right leg, almost severing it from his body. He was taken to the hospital and the leg amputated, but on account of the shock and loss of blood he expired.

source: The Rathdrum Tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho), 02 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Rathdrum Tribune., April 02, 1920, Page 2

Insomnia Not Hard To Cure
Easy to Tell the Cause of the Affliction and Remedy is Matter of Common Sense.

“There are two kinds of insomnia, and each has its cure,” a doctor said.

“In the first kind you go to bed apparently sleepy, and as soon as your head touches the pillow, you become wide awake, and the most vivid and feverish thoughts whirl through your mind for hours. At last, sick with exhaustion, you fall asleep, but it’s too late then. Too much time has been lost. You rise in the morning unrefreshed.

“In the second kind of insomnia you go to sleep all right as soon as you go to bed, but in an hour or so you wake up. You lie tossing an long while. You rise unrefreshed here, too.

“The first kind of insomnia is due to rich, undigested food clogging the stomach. The remedy is simpler meals in the evening – no pork or game or cheese or pastry, but, instead, fish or chicken, whole-meal bread, custards or milk toast.

“The second kind is due to lack of exercise. A daily half-hour’s gymnastics, followed by a cold bath and a rubdown, will drive it permanently away.”
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(ibid, page 2)
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The Rathdrum Tribune., April 02, 1920, Page 3

Idaho News Paragraphs
Recent Happenings in This State Given in Brief Items for Busy Readers

Mrs. Zumwalt Dies

Lewiston — Mrs. Philestia Zumwalt, age 90, and her son, John Zumwalt, age 72, died of influenza, the mother on Wednesday and the son on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Zumwalt was a pioneer of the northwest, having come across the continent to Oregon almost 70 years ago. Mr. Zumwalt and the son accompanied her on that trip.

Dies of Heart Leakage

Sandpoint — Mrs. Frank A Twiss of Sandpoint died recently from leakage of the heart after an illness extending over a period of five months.

State Asks Time Change

Boise — Responding to a popular demand indicated by petitions and resolutions filed from all parts of southwestern and south central Idaho, the public utilities commission has forwarded to the interstate commerce commission a formal complaint asking that mountain time be declared as standard for the territory between Pocatello and Huntington instead of Pacific time.

(ibid, page 3)
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The Rathdrum Tribune., April 02, 1920, Page 5

Local Paragraphs

Two inches of snow fell in town last Friday night, melting the next day. The freakish weather was later marked by southwest winds bearing clouds of dust from the Big Bend to further enhance the value of Idaho real estate. April was ushered in by another snow storm which covered the ground to a depth of between three and four inches.

There will be an Easter service at the Community church Sunday evening. The pastor will speak briefly on “Easter and It’s Meaning.” The choir will be accompanied by an orchestra and special Easter music will be rendered. With these, Mrs. James will give a reading, “The Dawn of the Soul’s Awakening,” which is a vivid description of the resurrection.

(ibid, page 5)
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Clearwater Republican. April 02, 1920, Page 3

Idaho News Paragraphs
Recent Happenings in This State Given in Brief Items for Busy Readers

Lewiston — The automobile camp grounds at Delsol park, east of the city, will soon be completed and ready for tourists.

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — After surviving his wife nine weeks, Major C. D. Warner died March 27 of old age, leaving no known relatives. He was born July 18, 1840, and married Anna A. Green March 1, 1864. He was quartermaster sergeant in the 123d New York volunteers in the army of the Potomac.

source: Clearwater Republican. (Orofino, Idaho), 02 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Clearwater Republican. April 02, 1920, Page 5

What Your Friends And Neighbors Are Doing

Mrs. S. C. Morgan, sister-in-law of F. C. Babcock, departed on Thursday’s morning passenger, taking with her Mr. Babcock’s motherless baby, whom Mrs. Morgan will care for as a mother, for her departed sister.*

The Grangeville Electric Light and Power Company is removing the copper line and installing a larger one to the North Idaho sanitarium, which is putting in some new electrical equipment.

District deputy game warden, H. L. Walrath, announces that he is in receipt of the new 1920 fish and game licenses, which are now on sale at the usual places in Orofino.

County Assessor, J. P. Harlan went to Elk River, via Spokane. The necessity for a direct road to Elk River is very evident from the fact that the quickest route to the mill town is by way of Spokane. Mr. Harlan intends to make the assessment of Elk River before returning.
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Mrs. Nelson Dies

Mrs. Della Nelson, an inmate of the North Idaho Sanitarium since March 5th, died at that institution March 27th from mania. She was 49 years old. The remains were shipped to Lewiston where burial took place on the 29th.
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* from Clearwater Republican. February 13, 1920, Page 1

Mrs. Babcock Succumbs

Mrs. Grace Babcock, wife of F. C. Babcock of the Orofino Auto Company, died Sunday night from influenza after an illness of several week’s duration. She was 24 years old and leaves besides her husband, an infant son and a daughter three years old, to mourn her death. She came from Spokane to Orofino a number of months ago with her husband, who had accepted a position as mechanic in the Clearwater Garage and later becoming interested in the Orofino Auto Co. The body was shipped to Spokane Tuesday morning, burial taking place Wednesday.

Mrs. Babcock’s death came as a shock to her many friends, who join the bereaved family in mourning her untimely loss.

(ibid, page 5)
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Clearwater Republican. April 02, 1920, Page 8

Boy Now Goes to His Mother
Boy Stolen 24 Years Ago And Raised By Indian Women, Found By Mother

Raised by an Indian woman who adopted him when he was little more than a year old and not knowing of his parentage until a few months ago, Howard Wilson, will now join his mother, Mrs. A. E. Danley, near San Francisco. He was adopted by the tribe and was given an allotment of 120 acres near Stites. Since attaining manhood he has engaged in the sheep business and has a small herd near Kooskia.

Wilson was away to war when his mother, who was a nurse in a military hospital at San Francisco, learned from an Idaho boy from Orofino, that a white child had been raised in the upper Middle Fork country by Mrs. William Wilson, an Indian woman. The soldier knew that the white child knew nothing of his parentage and as his age corresponded with that of Mrs. Danley’s missing child, she began an investigation through the Indian department and the Indian agent at Lapwai, with the result that she has established beyond all doubt the identity of the white boy as her missing child.

It was more than 24 years ago when Charles Wilson, then a babe in the cradle, was stolen from his mother’s home at Mt. Idaho. The Elk City mining excitement was on and his father was away to the mines. Mail service was slow and uncertain and the entire country was filled with strangers moving to and from the mining districts. All efforts to gain a clue of the missing babe were fruitless and the mother finally removed from the scene of her grief and established her home in California.

Mrs. Danley never forgot her missing boy and when the United States entered the war she volunteered her services as a hospital nurse and was assigned to duty in San Francisco, near her home. It was while rendering this service to the sons of other mothers, that she nursed the soldier who gave her the first clue to her missing son. As soon as Mrs. Danley had positively established the identity of her son, she came to Idaho to await his return from the army and now the son will visit his mother at her California home.

Mrs. Wilson, the Indian woman who reared the child, knew there was something wrong in the transaction by which the child came into her possession, but never suspected the truth. She told Mrs. Danley that the child had been placed in her care by a white man and was able to give the name of the man who had the child. This later information cleared up the matter for Mrs. Danley as the man named was well known to her at Mt. Idaho, and when trouble between the families arouse, he had made a threat that he would make her suffer severely, but at the time the child was kidnapped the man who had made the threat had been away from Mt. Idaho for some time and was not suspected. He told the Indian woman that the child was his but that his wife was dead and that he had no place where the child could be cared for. The man then disappeared and after due time the child was adopted by Mrs. Wilson according to Indian custom.

Howard Wilson said last evening that his foster Indian mother and her husband had always been kind to him. The Wilson home is up the Middle Fork about 12 miles from Kooskia and comparatively few of the residents of the upper Clearwater knew that this Indian woman was raising a white child. When the Indian allotments were made the adopted child came in for his allotment and is now the owner of a very desirable 120 acres above Stites.

– Lewiston Tribune

(ibid, page 8)
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The Kendrick Gazette. April 02, 1920, Page 1

Local Items

It is said that the condition of County Commissioner Columbus Clark, who has been critically ill at his home on Fix ridge, is considerably improved.

Various kinds of weather visited Kendrick Tuesday. At times it had the appearance of spring; then the temperature would drop as the sun hid behind a cloud. The next minute it was either raining, sleeting or snowing. In the afternoon the wind blew a gale and with it came a dust storm. Along toward evening it rained mud, which was the end of a punk March Day.
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Big Bear Ridge

Dr. Rothwell was called on the ridge by the illness of D. J. Ingle, who is much improved at this writing.

Miss Della Wilson closed her school at Steele and returned to her home in Lewiston Friday. She has a position at Alexander’s store of that place for the summer. Mrs. Leon Ingle is teaching this week to complete the seven month’s term.

Miss Claribel Ingle finished a very successful two weeks of school at Taney Friday.
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Texas Ridge

Clifford, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker, died of pneumonia following the flu. The Baker family moved to Washington last fall. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Miss Naomi Head and her little nephew, Arnold Dahlgren, are on the sick list.

Mr. Miller is preparing a program. He expects to have a basket social in the near future. The proceeds to purchase an organ for the school.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beyer went to Spokane last Monday where Mrs. Beyer will enter a sanitarium for medical treatment.

Dr. Kelly of Kendrick was called Monday morning to attend Mr. John Gentry, who is quite ill.

Old March has given us her share of disagreeable weather.
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Adair Pemberton

This community was shocked Thursday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Adair Pemberton. He had been slightly ill for the past three or four days but his condition was not thought to be serious until a very short time before his death. He has never been strong since an attack of infantile paralysis when he was a child. His last illness started with a cold and complications setting in caused his death. he was a young man of sterling character and in spite of his physical affliction was always cheerful and by his pleasing, straightforward disposition made friends wherever he was known. His death as cast a cloud of sadness over the entire community.
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Over The County

Juliaetta Record

H. M. Smith brought to the record office the first of the week a few specimens of cotton grown by him in his garden last summer. He secured a few seed from Mrs. Geo. Heifert who brought them from the south, and planted them. About 20 plants came up from the seed and grew from 2 to 4 feet high, he says, and were pretty well developed when the early frost nipped them last fall. The ball in which the cotton is encased was developed to a point where it was almost ready to burst where it was open as is the case when the cotton plant matures and had the frost not come for a short time later the cotton would have doubtless matured. However, the specimens brought to the Record office were plucked and laid away and seem to have matured fairly well, the outside covering bursting open exposing a nice ball of cotton which to all appearances is a good quality of cotton. Mr. Smith also raised some sweet potatoes which did well considering the unfavorable weather conditions last year.

Troy News

Saturday morning about 9:30 while the city was all peaceful and quiet, it was aroused by a loud noise. Upon investigation it was found that the gas tank of the acetylene welding plant of the corner garage had blow up. Pearl Chaney, who was operating it, was standing close to it and was knocked down. He at once got up and proceeded to put out the fire it had started and in doing was burned severely about the face and hands. His eyes are badly injured and his lungs and nostrils were injured by inhaling the hot gas. He is suffering considerable but it is hoped he will soon be on deck again.
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The Good Old Days

Today it is a poor egg that doesn’t bring a nickle, and butter is worth 70 cents a pound. The old-timer looks back over the years. He sighs for the good old times. Eggs were 10 cents a dozen and butter 20 cents a pound, says the Miami News.

But does he really want “the good old times?” Let’s see.

In those days people had parlors and didn’t use ’em. Now they have living rooms and wear ’em almost out.

They lighted their homes with Kerosene “hanging” lamps.

Fellows took their girls out “buggy-riding” and knew nothing of the joy of a fleet motor car.

Men were paid a dollar a day on the section, and the other day laborers, just a little above him, was paid ten dollars a week.

As some other man has said, when a person had weak lungs they began to select a nice green spot in the “marble orchard” for him, and if your appendix got tangled up, they said you had inflammation of the bowls and they buried you deep.

And women wore bustles and long germy skirts and had limbs instead of legs.

Houses were heated by stoves of one kind or another. And – bath tubs and other toilet facilities there were none. Remember those cold winter nights with the ordinary lot 220 feet long?

Yes, those were not the good old days. Let ’em keep their 10-cent eggs and their 20-cent butter. Living in 1920 is worth more than it costs, even if it costs more than it did.

– Ex.

source: The Kendrick Gazette. (Kendrick, Idaho), 02 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Kendrick Gazette. April 02, 1920, Page 8

Gleanings

H. E. Bramer and wife of the Southwick country went to Lewiston Tuesday afternoon to visit Mrs. Bramer’s brother, Herman Meyer, who is now convalescing from his operation.

Ben Callison went to Lewiston the first of the week to spend a short time with his wife, who is quite ill at a hospital there. It is likely that she will have to remain at the hospital several weeks for treatment. The doctors advise a low altitude for a while as she has heart trouble.

The funeral of Mrs. Elsie Case, whose death followed an operation for appendicitis and abscess, was held at Lewiston Wednesday morning. Mrs. Case was born in Kendrick 28 years ago and was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Strain. She is survived by a six-year-old son.

The American Legion dance last Friday night was fairly well attended but the boys did not quite make expenses, lacking something over $7 to cover cost of giving [the] dance. They hope to make up their loss on the next dance.

On account of a wind storm which blew down eight poles along the electric light line near Tekoa, Tuesday, Kendrick was without electric power nearly all day.

(ibid, page 8)
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Cottonwood Chronicle. April 02, 1920, Page 1

Favor Hospital

Since the first announcement several weeks ago that plans were under way for securing a hospital for Cottonwood much favorable comment has been heard in favor of the movement. We were in hopes that we would be able to make some definite announcement of the committee’s plans this week, but owing to the bad weather the committee has not been able to get together. Everyone that has been approached in the matter of a hospital has expressed himself as heartily in favor of the same and no doubt the necessary financial support will be secured by a little united effort put forth by the people of Cottonwood and vicinity. The committee has plans for enlisting the united support of every man, woman and child of Cottonwood as well as the farmers of the surrounding country and by all doing just a little the thing can be accomplished so easily that we will wonder why it wasn’t done before.

If Cottonwood is to keep step with other progressive towns and has at heart the welfare of the community we cannot afford to pass by this opportunity to assist those of our citizens who have undertaken the work of organization and are working hard for this worthy cause. Let’s all get in and boost, if we wait till you are flat on your back and have to be sent somewhere else to a hospital you’ll be a booster alright but it will be too late. Let us do it now.
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Sale A Good One

The auction sale conducted by Mrs. Rose Kuther near Ferdinand Monday brought exceptionally high prices for everything offered for sale. According to Auctioneer Cranke steers brought as high as $123 a head, horses sold for as high as $450 a span. Hogs brought 19 1/2 cents a pound. The total proceeds of the sale amounted to $7000. $2000 more than was expected.
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Albert Nau Injured

Tuesday morning Albert Nau and his sister, Mrs. Rose Kuther drove up in front of Mrs. M. Meakin’s residence with a four-horse team and unloaded some furniture that Mrs. Meakin had purchased at the auction sale. For some reason the horses took fright and in an effort to control them Mr. Nau dropped a line. The horses made a short turn around, nearly upsetting the load; both he and Mrs. Kuther jumped, landing in the muddy streets. The lady apparently escaped injury, but Mr. Nau badly sprained his ankle, and for a time was very faint. He was carried into the hotel, where D. C. E. Alcorn attended him, and later he was taken to his home.

It is a fortunate mishap, after all, in as much, as both parties might have been seriously injured, as the horses appeared very much excited. Help arriving so soon after the happening cleared up the street obstruction. Mr. Nau will be laid up for some time, which is an unfortunate happening at this time of the year, when the busy season is practically upon the farmer.

– Ferdinand Enterprise
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172 Teachers Failed

The seriousness of the salary and teacher shortage situation in Idaho is set forth in a report of the committee of the State Teachers’ association, which is conducting a statewide investigation. This report, which was made public Monday shows an actual shortage of teachers to the number of 100, with 450 teachers holding their positions on permits. Of the latter 172 failed to pass the examinations, but are now teaching because otherwise teachers could not have been secured.
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News Around The State
Items of Interest From Various Sections Reproduced for Benefit of Our Readers

Idaho’s share of the $257,000,000 federal appropriation for road building in 1920-21 is $1,159,967.

Idaho hunters, in 1919, killed 2230 deer, 136 elk and seventy seven mountain sheep, according to a report made to Governor Davis by Robert O. Jones, state commissioner of law enforcement.

About 14,000 Idaho farm bureau members will be called upon before April 15 to approve or disapprove a tax plan proposed by a bill in congress whereby land holdings valued in excess of $10,000 will be taxed one per cent. The American Farm Bureau association will compile the results of the referendum and make recommendations to congress.

source: Cottonwood Chronicle. (Cottonwood, Idaho), 02 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Cottonwood Chronicle. April 02, 1920, Page 8

C. Strikfaden Quite Ill

Chas. Strickfaden was taken to the hospital at Lewiston Tuesday morning, owing to severe bleeding at the nose.

Mr. Strickfaden and family returned from California two weeks ago, where they had spent the winter. Both Mr. and Mrs. Strickfaden had quite a tussle with influenza while away, and the attending physician opines this strange affliction is a relapse of the unwelcome malady.

Upon their arrival here, he apparently was feeling fine, and the sudden turn for the worse, is deeply regretted by his friends.

– Ferdinand Enterprise.
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Cottonwood And Vicinity
Personal Mention and Local Happenings of the Week in This Vicinity

Dr. J. D. Shinnick, one of the few persons in Idaho county being commissioned captain during the Great World War will leave Sunday morning for Twin Falls where he will represent Cottonwood Post No. 40 of the American Legion at a state convention of all the legions in the state of Idaho.

Several young men of the city gathered at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Shinnick Sunday, where they discussed the ways and means of organizing a glee club. Organizations of this kind are fine for any small town and gives the young men an opportunity to spend many a leisure hour, which sometimes are to dispose of in a village the size of Cottonwood.

An expert telephone man from Spokane is this week busily engaged in enlarging the switchboard at the Pacific Telephone office.

Day with more than ordinary significance during this month are as follows: Today, Good Friday; 4th, Easter Sunday; 6th, 3rd anniversary of the U. S. joining the Allies in the Great World War; 13th, birthday of Thomas Jefferson; 19th, Patriots Day; 27th, birthday of U. S. Grant.

(ibid, page 8)
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The Idaho Recorder. April 02, 1920, Page 1

Rudolph Schauffleberger

This prosperous young mining man of Gilmore died in Salmon last Sunday morning from pneumonia. He was stricken a few days before and was hurried by sleigh to Leadore and then on to Salmon, but there was no hope of saving his life when he arrived here.

Mr. Schauffleberger was a partner in a lease from the P. I. with Benson Evans and his age was 35 years, being a native of Switzerland. His wife whom he married six months ago was Miss Grace Smith, former teacher at Gilmore. He was entering upon a life of great promise and usefulness, being an industrious and untiring worker. The body was sent to Boise for interment by Undertaker Doebler, the widow and his former partner going out by the same train on Tuesday.
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Sam Briney has returned home after successful surgical attention from Dr. Wright in Salmon.
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Realistic Hoax For April First

On the program of sense and nonsense arranged for the Business Men’s association banquet and smoker last night there was one number above all others that thrilled, with pistol shots and other accessories of a warm scrap. The setting arose over what seemed to be a hot personal dispute between Fred Viel and E. H. Casterlin as to the honesty and integrity of each other. Viel accused Chasterlin of neglect of his official duty as county prosecuting officer and an all-round slacker, using hot words in the complaint. Casterlin replied in kind, saying that Viel had been a bad lot in business from which he had to retire on account of innumerable questionable acts, short change stunts and all the rest of his misdoings. The account was stretched out at great length when Viel cried out to the speaker to stop or he would shoot, but Casterlin did not stop until the actual shooting began. Then the lights went out and there ensued a scramble of the assemblage to get out of the way of the flying bullets. Telephone Johnson, being mistaken for a pole up which one of the scramblers undertook to climb to safety, had his face pretty badly lacerated in the mix-up. Others impaired their shins in making their get-away among the chairs. As soon as the lights came on again the blanched faces of those remaining in the room testified to the success of the hoax. …

source: The Idaho Recorder. (Salmon City, Idaho), 02 April 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Recorder. April 02, 1920, Page 5

County Nurse Reports On

Miss M. E. Lunney, county nurse, completed last week the examination of 36 pupils in the Brooklyn school, where the result was tabulated as follows:

For 13 no sort of treatment was recommended.
Nutrition was found good for 32.
Four were underweight.
Two suffered from heart trouble.
One had defective hearing.
In four there were nasal defects.
Seven had defective vision.
Twenty had defective teeth.
Twelve tonsils affected.
Twelve had adenoids.
Recommended for treatment 24.
One referred to physician, diagnosed appendicitis.
Two home visits made.
One eye bandaged.

The observations of the county nurse will be watched with the greatest interest. Among other things she says:

Health is a national obligation and is a matter of great economic importance and the question is, What is being done to increase the nation’s efficiency. If we give the child the proper start we need not worry about the adult. The fate of the child depends on the standard of the home. Children are entitled to as good care as the live stock or crops.

A human life is worth $40,000, economic value to the nation. Fifteen million die annually. Many of these lives might have been prolonged if physical defects had been corrected in childhood.
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One of the Worst

A real blizzard of the Montana variety came howling over the mountains from the north Tuesday evening. Show in sheets from off the high peaks was driven along 60 miles an hour. The snow soon blew out but the wind continued to whistle through the night, with a temperature that fell to 15 below zero.
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An All Fools’ Dance

An all fools’ dance is to be given by the Cheeroll orchestra this Friday night, April 2. The members of this cheery musical company assure The Recorder that they hope to make for better dance music than they have heretofore. Besides rehearsing often they have a complete new outfit of drums and traps, upon which it is certain their expert and original drummer, Leonard Hull, will manipulate with dexterity. The proceeds of this dance will be turned over to the high school athletic fund to assist spring athletic activities. Perhaps you have heard, in one form or other, this orchestra – the playing, management, motive etc. Try being a Missourian tonight.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Idaho Recorder. April 02, 1920, Page 8

Leadore And Upper Lemhi

Leadore

Easter Services — An Easter service will be held at the school house at 8 o’clock Sunday evening. The service will consist largely of song. However, appropriate scripture will be read and a short talk by Dr. Safford. An offering will be taken before the close to be turned over to the Sunday school as the school is hardly large enough to pay for literature and janitor’s charge. So come out to the Easter service prepared to give the Sunday school a boost.

Family Affair — If one person had all the chicken pox of the Lee Stewart family that person would be some sick. There are lots of them and they’ve all got it. And speaking of the Stewart family, Mrs. Stewart is a kind hearted soul. She raises chickens for a lot of stray, hungry cats. They kill and dress their own chickens though.

Personal

Rudey Schaffelberger was taken to Salmon last week Friday suffering with typhoid-pneumonia. He was brought down from Gilmore the night before on a sled. Mrs. Schaffelberger accompanied her husband and will remain with him through the sickness. (Death of patient reported elsewhere in this paper.)

Boyle Creek

The Boyle creek school will be out Friday, April 2. The eighth [grade] pupils will take their examination at the Big Flat school.

The county superintendent and county nurse visited the Boyle creek school Wednesday.

Spring Creek

W. E. McCracken postmaster, received a sack of mail that should have gone to Connecticut. That mail is a long ways from home.

Mrs. Eric Ravndal and daughter, Clover, and son, Gerald, spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Caperton. The Capertons have a new Silvertone Victrola.

Ellis Brevities

Joe Sedivic has been seriously ill with an abscess on his neck.

John Cox has a wheel installed in the Salmon river to raise water for irrigation.

“Frenchy” is moving a bunch of cattle down the Salmon river.

Gilmore

Gilmore is rapidly approaching the point where it will be known as a deep mining camp.

This will be the banner year for Lemhi county, and we should all pull together and boost the county as a whole as well as our home town.

Big Flat Items

Harley McDonald was on the jury the past week.

Mrs. Maes returned last Tuesday with her two daughters, Edna and Lucile. Edna went to consult an eye specialist while Lucile had her adenoids and tonsils treated. It is said both children are much improved.

Tendoy

Fred Pattee was on the sick list but is now improving.

Sarah Houtz returned last week from Butte, where she took her young son Glen, to be operated on. The lad is much improved.

(ibid, page 8)
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Footnotes

Footnote 1:

Salzburg

Salzburg in 1914; cathedral on the left, Hohensalzburg Fortress in the background

Salzburg – literally “Salt Castle” is the fourth-largest city in Austria.

The town is on the site of the Roman settlement of Iuvavum.

Following World War I and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Salzburg, as the capital of one of the Austro-Hungarian territories, became part of the new German Austria. In 1918, it represented the residual German-speaking territories of the Austrian heartlands. This was replaced by the First Austrian Republic in 1919, after the Treaty of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (1919).

excerpts from: Wikipedia
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Footnote 2:

Discussion on the value of medical baths for invalid soldiers

by R Fortescue Fox

This article was first published by JRSM in Volume 8, March 1915.

Rheumatism

Rheumatic affections bulk largely in the health statistics of armies in times of peace, and the diagnosis “rheumatism” is quite as commonly used for those who are invalided in war. The conditions so designated are of course various, but sometimes appear to be analogous to what has been described as “fatigue fever,” met with after extreme and long-continued physical exertion, as in forced marches, especially when the men are not fully trained. An excessive muscular metabolism causes in this condition an accumulation of waste products within the muscles, and a slight, general septic intoxication, the symptoms being exhaustion and stiffness and acute pain on movement. If the muscular work is too greatly prolonged, what has been called “organic exhaustion” ensues, perhaps with cerebral disturbance.

In slighter cases immediate relief is obtained by stimulating the circulation in the muscles, and so sweeping away the waste products. A good example of this rapid cure of abnormal fatigue is the regulation hot bath after a day’s hard deer-stalking in Scotland. We are told that at the Front hot baths are now greatly appreciated by men fatigued from duty. Even when the case is serious and of many weeks’ duration, the judicious use of hyperthermal baths sometimes gives surprising relief.

Professor Russell, of Edinburgh, has recently given me a verbal account of some soldiers admitted under his care into the Royal Infirmary from the fighting line in France. Those men had been in the retreat from Mons and in the advance to the Aisne, and had been invalided on account of “rheumatism”; one of the men, who was in the Royal Field Artillery, was so ill before he left the Front that he had to be helped on to his horse, and when admitted to the infirmary seemed to have little power in his legs. All the men were very greatly and promptly relieved by a hot bath; the effect on the artilleryman was marked and immediate. The treatment in all the cases was curative. The bath was taken as hot as the patient could bear it, and some ammonia was added to the water.

Painful synovitis in a single joint, especially the knee, appears to be common in those who have occupied cramped positions in the trenches. In others there are deposits and thickenings in the connective tissues, more or less generalised, to which the names “fibrositis” and “neuritis” are variously applied. All experienced spa physicians will agree that such cases, when the acute phase has passed away, furnish a large proportion of successes in their practice.

excerpts from: NIH
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1919 Serbian Soldiers Treated for Influenza

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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Further Reading

The Spanish Influenza Pandemic: As Viewed Then and Now

by John D. Grabenstein, RPh, PhD, Executive Director, Global Vaccines Medical Affairs, Merck Research Laboratories. He has published widely on the history of vaccine development, immunization policy, and pneumococcal and smallpox vaccination, among other topics.

posted September 10, 2018 Karie Youngdahl

The Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Scrapbook of newspaper clippings (September 14, 1918 to March 1, 1919) concerning the influenza epidemic in Philadelphia, 1918-1919

Trains were the primary mode of transportation; the trains stopped running. So many people died, cities ran out of wood for coffins. Churches cancelled services to slow the contagion. Hospitals across America erected canvas tents to cope with unprecedented numbers of patients. Despite desperate and contradictory advice on how to quell the epidemic, no medical effort existed that could help the people.

Historians agree that the influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the greatest loss of life in such a short period at any time in the history of humanity. This pandemic, a very wide-ranging epidemic, easily exceeded the toll of any war or natural disaster. The Eurasian bubonic plague epidemic of the 1300s and the plague of Justinian in the sixth century caused more deaths overall, but those deaths were spread over years and decades, rather than a few months as in 1918-19.

How Bad Was 1918?

The numbers that describe the influenza pandemic of 1918-19 are nothing short of staggering. In the United States, 25 million people fell ill (one-quarter of the nation’s population) and 675,000 people died. These fatalities exceed the combat deaths of American soldiers in every war of the 20th and 21st centuries, combined.

In Philadelphia, 7,600 people died within 14 days in 1918. During the week of October 23, 1918, 21,000 deaths due to influenza were reported nationwide, the highest weekly mortality level for any cause at any time in American history. During October 1918, 150,000 people died in Pennsylvania alone. In some Alaskan villages, 50% to 85% of the people died.[1-6] Graphs of American life expectancy show steady improvement, with a clear exception: the dramatic dip caused by the 1918 influenza pandemic. [See Figure 1.]

US Life Expectancy. 1910-60. SOURCE: Lemon SM, Mahmoud A, Mack A, Knobler SL, eds. The threat of pandemic influenza: are we ready? workshop summary. National Academies Press; p. 73. 2005 Apr 9. DATA: U.S. Department of Commerce (1976); Grove and Hetzel (1968); Linder and Grove (1943)

Around the world, the most commonly quoted death toll is 21 million people, about 1% of humanity. Some estimates suggest that 30 million or more people lost their lives. About 500 million became ill. Some communities were stricken especially hard; at least 4% of the population of India are believed to have died. New Zealand was infected by ships from the United States. Australia was protected for several months by a vigorous quarantine that eventually failed.

It is hard to conceive of human misery on this scale. Healthy streetcar conductors started the day feeling well, then fell dead by lunchtime. Children were found untended, because both parents had succumbed unexpectedly within hours of each other. A San Francisco hospital reported treating more than 1,000 patients with pneumonia simultaneously.

Medicine in 1918 and Today

The first indication of the developing American outbreak came in March 1918 at Camp Funston, Kansas, near present-day Fort Riley. By April, cases appeared in most American cities and followed American soldiers deploying to Europe to help General Pershing repel the German Kaiser’s army from France.

The Army hospital commander at Camp Funston reported: “There are 1,440 minutes in a day. When I tell you there were 1,440 admissions in a day, you will realize the strain put on our Nursing and Medical force.” The pandemic weakened German military forces perhaps more than Allied troops, and may have been a precipitating factor in Woodrow Wilson’s physical and mental demise at the end of his presidency.

During those first few months, the infection was incapacitating, but not exceptionally lethal. By August, however, virulence increased and people were dying in droves. In response to the incapacitation and deaths, theaters, dance halls, bars, schools, and other places of public assembly were closed, including churches. Football games were cancelled and telephone booths were padlocked.

Many cities adopted ordinances requiring people to wear gauze face masks in public. Compliance with the regulation was good in some places or at some times, but bad in others. The clinical value of masks in reducing droplet transmission is variable, except in reminding people to reduce close contact. Prescott, Arizona, made shaking hands a jailable offense.

Teams with horse-drawn wagons in Philadelphia found 200 abandoned corpses in streets, alleys, and tenements. Morgues were overcrowded when embalmers refused to come to work. In one city, a trainload of coffins passing through was highjacked by a health official for local use.

Recall that this was the pharmacologic era that featured quinine and digitalis. Little was available in the pharmacopeia to prevent or treat this influenza. In the 1910s, scientists had not yet discovered the existence of viruses, much less viewed influenza A virus through a microscope.

Americans of that era called the 1918 pandemic by the name “Spanish influenza,” because early clusters of deaths were reported in Spain while censored elsewhere. People in Spain called it the “Russian flu,” while the French blamed the Chinese. Clinicians of that era called the infection influenza, but they thought it was caused by Bacillus influenzae (Pfeiffer’s bacillus, now known as Haemophilus influenzae). Others blamed Friedlander’s bacillus, Klebsiella pneumoniae.

We know now that influenza pandemics are caused by influenza type A, but not by Haemophilus influenzae type b. Dozens of bacterial vaccines were tried in 1918, but they were ineffective against viruses, naturally. Home remedies included red-pepper sandwiches and various teas. Desperate measures were recommended, including chloroform inhalation, camphor amulets, and removal of tonsils or teeth.

What Might a Modern Pandemic Look Like?

What would have happened if the 2009 influenza pandemic had not burned itself out? What will we do when the influenza virus next mutates into a strain as virulent as seen in 1918 or 1957? Without intervention, society would be threatened in an analogous fashion. The toll would be much the same, perhaps worse.

Airplanes might stop flying for lack of personnel to keep them in the air. Congregation in malls, theaters, arenas, and houses of worship might be banned again. Spread of pandemic influenza in 1918 was aided by the mass movement of troops during World War I. In our modern era, jet airplanes can transport people and viruses far more efficiently. Would the public expect or tolerate cessation of commercial airline traffic or closing the Interstate highway system to slow disease transmission?

Commerce and services taken for granted may be disrupted. Telephone service in 1918 failed when switchboard operators succumbed. Telephony services are automated today, but what if computer programmers and utility workers fall ill, or the people who replenish banking machines with $20 bills? Network problems could disrupt services over a wider area than in 1918.

An influenza pandemic differs markedly from more common natural disasters. The acute phase of hurricanes or earthquakes lasts just a few minutes or hours. Unaffected areas can send assistance during the following weeks and months to help with recovery. Influenza pandemics, on the contrary, are expected to persist for 8 weeks in each locale, striking multiple communities simultaneously, lessening the ability to rally relief from neighboring locations. Competing demands for assistance will be fierce.

We can expect people to misinterpret colds and other viral respiratory infections as cases of pandemic influenza, diverting and diluting health-care resources. Inappropriate or counterproductive responses can be expected. Too stringent quarantine requirements may be imposed, as in 1918. Destruction of property to establish cordons sanitaire is possible, too. We can anticipate quack remedies and talismans reminiscent of 1918, as well as their 21st century counterparts, such as inappropriate serological testing. Objective facts and voices of reason will compete with schemers and the desperate.

Will there be enough trained personnel to operate the hospitals, dispense from pharmacies, and run the ambulances? In the 1918 experience, shortages of people and materiel struck many communities. Contingency plans will be needed. Simple measures could include suspending vacations, working extra shifts, canceling non-acute care and procedures, and enlisting volunteers. Increased responsibility could be given to nontraditional providers. Training programs could be cut short and graduations accelerated. Retirees could be recalled to duty. National Guard units could be mobilized to help with essential services.

Fortunately, the US government and state governments greatly enhanced their pandemic planning from the mid-2000s onward, prompted by an influenza A/H5N1 pandemic among birds and then the 2009 human influenza A/H1N1 pandemic.

A major component of those recent preparedness efforts are focused on vaccines. The US government invested billions of dollars to expand domestic influenza vaccine-manufacturing capacity. These efforts were tested in the 2009-10 influenza pandemic, which started out with exceptional pathogenicity, and then fortunately tempered over the course of multiple months. The vaccine supply was inadequate during that early alarming phase. By the time the vaccine manufacturing pipeline was reliably yielding product, the public recognized the reduction in disease severity and lessened its collective clamor to be vaccinated. Untested was the adequacy of clinic space and supplies to vaccinate hundreds of millions of people in a short period of time.

The unpredictability of influenza presents many challenges. Most influenza seasons are not as exceptionally bad as the 1918-19 crisis, but rather closer to the average (substantial) burden of serious disease and death. Understanding the history of extremely lethal influenza pandemics is essential to garner the preparedness and planning resources that will mitigate the next influenza pandemic

Note: This piece was adapted from an earlier publication
Grabenstein JD. Pandemic influenza: Planning now to avoid another tragedy. Hospital Pharmacy 1999

source: This History of Vaccines – An Educational Resource by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
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1918 Nurse Wearing Mask

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Road Reports Jan 30, 2022

Highway 55 is Open

Please share road reports. Winter travel conditions. Most back country roads are not maintained. This time of year there is deep snow in higher elevations. Conditions can change quickly, be prepared for snow, ice, rocks and/or trees in the road. Remember there is no cell phone service. Please turn on your vehicle lights when traveling our narrow mountain roads, you are not the only vehicle on the one lane road.

Yellow Pine: This morning an average of 20″ snow on the ground. Local streets are snow packed, icy in some places, main paths have been plowed. Please respect residents and wildlife and SLOW DOWN.
Drivers, please don’t speed through neighborhoods. Locals brake for kids, dogs, horses, deer, elk and squirrels.
link: Local Forecast
Yellow Pine Webcams (check date on images)
Link: to YP North webcam
Link: to YP West webcam

Highway 55 Open
Report that Hwy 55 opened Monday evening, Jan 24th.
IDT Update Jan 27 (link)
Construction on ID-55 near Smiths Ferry has been suspended for the winter. Crews have winterized the work zone and removed equipment from the area for the season. All lanes on ID-55 are now open and will stay completely open until construction resumes mid-March 2022.

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Report Wednesday (Jan 26) mail truck driver says the road is snow packed.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open
Report Wednesday (Jan 26) mail truck driver says the upper end is snow floor, the lower end is icy especially on shaded corner.
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open
Report Wednesday (Jan 26) mail truck driver says snow floor and icy in spots. No rocks.

Upper Johnson Creek Road (Trail): Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Report from weekend (Jan 22-23) “Thanks to the cold weather and good snow, for the first time in many years snowmobilers are crossing Johnson Creek Creek up close to Landmark & playing on those wide open slopes east of Johnson Creek, although there was one spot where a snowmobile had broken through the ice when crossing Johnson Creek – that must of been a chilling experience.” – C&L
Report Monday (Jan 17) “watch for a small slide toward the top of Landmark, on Warm Lake Rd.” Video posted on YP General Store’s FB page. Looks like you can get around it.
Report Wednesday (Jan 12) report the county groomer worked the trail between Warm Lake and Wapiti Meadow Ranch
Lower Johnson Creek Road: Open
Note: Snowed several inches on Jan 20th.
The lower end plowed on Jan 17th.
Link: to Johnson Creek Airstrip Webcam
Link: to Johnson Creek North Webcam (check date on image.)
Link: Johnson Creek Stream Gauge
Note: The elevation at Landmark is 6,630 feet

Lick Creek: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Lick Creek Summit is 6,877 feet

Profile Creek Road: Closed to wheeled travel
Trail report (weekend of Jan 22-23) “The trail from YP to BC is in great shape for over snow travel with just a couple of big logs that are buried enough to drive over.
The trail from BC to almost the Goldman Cut is open for over snow travel, but gets a little challenging as you get close to the Goldman Cut. Quite a few down trees in this stretch – we cut some out, went around some, over some and went under one really big one. Anyone going beyond the Goldman Cut towards Elk Summit should have a chainsaw with lots of chainsaw gas. It seems likely that travel up Smith Creek would be a serious challenge for even the most dedicated snowmobilers although it has been cold enough to make the stream crossings easier.

photo of Chris’ turn around spot near Goldman Cut
There is almost 3 feet of snow on the ground at our BC cabin, and a little less than 2 feet on our roofs.” – C&L
Note: The elevation at Profile summit is 7607 feet.

Big Creek Webcams (check date on images)
Link: to Big Creek Webcam North
Link: to Big Creek Webcam South

Yellow Pine to Stibnite: Open
Jan 9th evening update: “The road is about 12 feet wide right now. Plowed and drivable. Most turn outs are open. Access to Profile creek turn around is plow out also. We will keep working on it this week. Not perfect but passable.” – Dave
link: Stibnite Weather Station 6594′

Stibnite to Thunder Mountain: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Monumental Summit is 8590 feet.

Big Creek to Elk Summit to Warrens Road: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Elk Summit is nearly 9000 feet.

Deadwood Summit: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The approx. elevation at Deadwood Summit is 6,883 feet.
link: SNOTEL Deadwood Summit 6860′

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Road Reports Jan 26, 2022

Highway 55 is Open

Please share road reports. Winter travel conditions. Most back country roads are not maintained. This time of year there is deep snow in higher elevations. Conditions can change quickly, be prepared for snow, ice, rocks and/or trees in the road. Remember there is no cell phone service. Please turn on your vehicle lights when traveling our narrow mountain roads, you are not the only vehicle on the one lane road.

Yellow Pine: This morning an average of 21″ snow on the ground. Local streets are snow packed, icy in some places, main paths have been plowed. Please respect residents and wildlife and SLOW DOWN.
Drivers, please don’t speed through neighborhoods. Locals brake for kids, dogs, horses, deer, elk and squirrels.
link: Local Forecast
Yellow Pine Webcams (check date on images)
Link: to YP North webcam
Link: to YP West webcam

Highway 55 Open
Report that Hwy 55 opened Monday evening, Jan 24th.
Construction on ID-55 near Smiths Ferry has been suspended for the winter. Crews have winterized the work zone and removed equipment from the area for the season. All lanes on ID-55 are now open and will stay completely open until construction resumes mid-March 2022.

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Report Wednesday (Jan 26) mail truck driver says the road is snow packed.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open
Report Wednesday (Jan 26) mail truck driver says the upper end is snow floor, the lower end is icy especially on shaded corner.
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open
Report Wednesday (Jan 26) mail truck driver says snow floor and icy in spots. No rocks.

Upper Johnson Creek Road (Trail): Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Report from weekend (Jan 22-23) “Thanks to the cold weather and good snow, for the first time in many years snowmobilers are crossing Johnson Creek Creek up close to Landmark & playing on those wide open slopes east of Johnson Creek, although there was one spot where a snowmobile had broken through the ice when crossing Johnson Creek – that must of been a chilling experience.” – C&L
Report Monday (Jan 17) “watch for a small slide toward the top of Landmark, on Warm Lake Rd.” Video posted on YP General Store’s FB page. Looks like you can get around it.
Report Wednesday (Jan 12) report the county groomer worked the trail between Warm Lake and Wapiti Meadow Ranch
Lower Johnson Creek Road: Open
Note: Snowed several inches on Jan 20th.
The lower end was plowed on Jan 17th.
Link: to Johnson Creek Airstrip Webcam
Link: to Johnson Creek North Webcam (check date on image.)
Link: Johnson Creek Stream Gauge
Note: The elevation at Landmark is 6,630 feet

Lick Creek: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Lick Creek Summit is 6,877 feet

Profile Creek Road: Closed to wheeled travel
Trail report (weekend of Jan 22-23) “The trail from YP to BC is in great shape for over snow travel with just a couple of big logs that are buried enough to drive over.
The trail from BC to almost the Goldman Cut is open for over snow travel, but gets a little challenging as you get close to the Goldman Cut. Quite a few down trees in this stretch – we cut some out, went around some, over some and went under one really big one. Anyone going beyond the Goldman Cut towards Elk Summit should have a chainsaw with lots of chainsaw gas. It seems likely that travel up Smith Creek would be a serious challenge for even the most dedicated snowmobilers although it has been cold enough to make the stream crossings easier.

photo of Chris’ turn around spot near Goldman Cut
There is almost 3 feet of snow on the ground at our BC cabin, and a little less than 2 feet on our roofs.” – C&L
Note: The elevation at Profile summit is 7607 feet.

Big Creek Webcams (check date on images)
Link: to Big Creek Webcam North
Link: to Big Creek Webcam South

Yellow Pine to Stibnite: Open
Jan 9th evening update: “The road is about 12 feet wide right now. Plowed and drivable. Most turn outs are open. Access to Profile creek turn around is plow out also. We will keep working on it this week. Not perfect but passable.” – Dave
link: Stibnite Weather Station 6594′

Stibnite to Thunder Mountain: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Monumental Summit is 8590 feet.

Big Creek to Elk Summit to Warrens Road: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Elk Summit is nearly 9000 feet.

Deadwood Summit: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The approx. elevation at Deadwood Summit is 6,883 feet.
link: SNOTEL Deadwood Summit 6860′

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Payette Avalanche Center Link:
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Jan 23, 2022 The Yellow Pine Times – Valley County, Idaho

Reminder: We are still under a boil water order.

Community Calendar:

Apr 17, 2020 – Boil water order in effect
Oct 27, 2021 – Transfer Station on Winter Schedule
Nov 1, 2021 – Winter Mail Delivery Starts
Jan 24 – Avalanche Education Course
Jan 25 – Movie Sister Act
Jan 30 – YPFD meeting at 2pm
Feb 1 – Movie Porky’s
Feb 2 – Fest Planning Meeting
Feb 8 – Movie Mrs. Doubtfire
Feb 14 – Valentine’s Dinner at The Corner
Feb 19 – Pie Contest 4pm YP Tavern
Mar 27 – YPFD meeting at 2pm

(details below)
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Local Events:

Jan 24 – Avalanche Education Course

An avalanche education course will be held on January 24 at 4 pm at the community hall. The course will last approximately 1.5 hours. Dave Williams from Perpetua Resources will be instructing.
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Tuesday Movie Nights

430pm at the Community Hall every Tuesday. Snacks are welcome, P.J.s OK. Everyone welcome.

January 25, 2022 Sister Act
February 1, 2022 Porky’s
February 8, 2022 Mrs. Doubtfire
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YPFD Meeting Jan 30th

A Fire Department meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 30th at 2pm at the Fire Hall.
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Feb 2 – Fest Planning Meeting

Harmonica Festival 2022 Planning Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of the month at 5 pm at the community hall. The first meeting will be February 2. Everyone who wants to be on the committee and involved in planning and/or volunteering is strongly encouraged to attend.
Current committee members:
Josh Jones
Hailey Harris
A zoom meeting option will be available for those who are not physically in town. (Contact Hailey for Zoom info)
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Feb 14 Valentine’s Dinner at The Corner

The Corner is going to do a Valentines dinner on Monday 2/14, starting at 6pm. We are asking that reservations be made no later than 2/7 so we can plan and order. We are having Chicken Alfredo or Steak with a baked potato along with sides and dessert.
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Annual Pie Contest Feb 19 Yellow Pine Tavern

Saturday February 19th at 4pm. Bring your favorite Pie or your appetite and buy a plate for $2.00 donation and sample the Pies. The winners get the money. Chili dogs and Chips also provided by the Tavern.
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Village News:

Jan 19 – Planned Power Outage

Our power went off right at 11am on Wednesday, January 19th, and came back on at 124pm. This outage was for scheduled maintenance on the Warm Lake transmission line.
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Thursday Winter Weather Advisory

Started snowing Thursday morning a little after 10am, socked in and snowing pretty good by noon, about 2 3/4″” by 3pm. Snow ended around 430pm, giving us 3 1/2″ new snow (SWE=0.27″) and an average of 21 1/2″ on the ground.
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Sunshine Saturday

Van Meter Hill Jan 22nd around 330pm
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Attention Yellow Pine Water Users

You may now apply to WICAP for help with your water bill under the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). You may apply for help with your past-due, as well as your current bill.

Application may be made in person at the WICAP office in Cascade, 110 W. Pine St. You may also apply by phone at 208 454-0675, or on-line at wicap.org.
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Notice – Deadline

In order to have your item posted in that week’s paper you must email it in by Noon on Sunday.

A reminder – if your group or business want an event, photo, minutes, news or advertising posted in the Yellow Pine Times, please write what you want posted in text form (for copy/paste) and send it by email. Remember to include the “who, what, when, where and why.” Images or groups of images must be under 10 megs per email.
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Road News

Hwy 55 is closed again for rockslide in the Smiths Ferry area. May stay closed for a couple of days.

Link: to current road reports.

Upper Johnson Creek road at Landmark, Profile Gap, Lick Creek, Elk Summit, Thunder Mountain and Deadwood roads are closed to wheeled vehicles. These roads are not maintained. Travel at your own risk.
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Critters

Be Wolf Wary

* Always keep children nearby and in sight.
* Keep pets leashed and under control.

Be Fox Aware

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

Photo taken Jan 18, 2021 by AP

Be Cougar Aware

A big cat has been hanging around the upper part of the village recently. Watch your small pets and do not leave food outside.

photo courtesy NH
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Yellow Pine US Mail

The 3-day a week mail delivery started November 1st. The Post Office in Yellow Pine is open six days a week year around: M-F 845am-245pm Saturday 9am-245pm. Forever Stamp: 58 cents. Support our local post office and purchase your holiday stamps here.

Attention Mail Route Customers – FedEx Ground has changed their policy, and they will no longer pay for Mail Plane or Truck freight. If you can avoid it, we strongly encourage you to use UPS or USPS to receive packages. If you do order a FedEx Ground package, you will be billed for: Air Freight @ $0.45/lb, or Mail Truck Freight @ $0.05/lb. We are truly sorry this is the case, and are working very hard to make sure you still receive your orders. – Arnold Aviation
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Yellow Pine Transfer Station

Report the road and dump plowed Jan 17th.

Report Jan 7th: Bins were emptied about a week and a half ago. Road plowed Jan 5th.

Dump update October 27th: We are now in winter mode. When it gets fairly full we will call to have it dumped. Contact Cecil.

Locals have worked hard to clean up the area, please be respectful.

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

Dump Tips

Do you know where your trash goes after it leaves Yellow Pine?

90 tons per week of Valley Co.’s solid waste comes to the Adams Co. landfill. (Valley Co. has a contract with Adams Co.) When Valley Co.’s weekly trash exceeds 90 tons, the rest is then taken to Payette. The more garbage, the more cost in transferring it further away.

Tips to reduce trash:

1. When purchasing groceries refuse plastic bags as they reek havoc at the Adams Co.’s landfill, causing problems with equipment.

2. Garbage: recyclables, compost, trash

If each household would have containers for these three categories this is the place to start.

– B. Dixon
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Local Groups

YPWUA News:

Water Update Jan 19th

Hello Yellow Piners,

After the news went out about high water use, the demand went down about 10,000 gallons per day by the following five days. That seems to indicate that the message was heard and action was taken.

Mike Amos was a huge help when I came in on Sunday 1/16/2022 to clean filter #2. He provided a four-wheeler and shuttled it up close to Nicki’s place for me which was extremely helpful. I loaded it up with tools and pumps etc., and hauled it all up to the plant. Filter #2 was then cleaned and flow has been restored to an acceptable level. Please keep in mind that daily demand still exceeds the design capacity of the system by approximately 30%.

I also took the necessary DEQ compliance samples and took care of regular maintenance issues while there. Aside from the high demand, everything else seems to be normal.

Regards, Warren Drake
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Water Usage Chart Jan 1-23

Date	Flow	Used	Hours	gph	gpm	dow	more	less
01/01/22	18385785	49925	24.5	2038	34	S	1761
01/02/22	18435178	49393	24	2058	34	S		532
01/03/22	18481375	46197	23.5	1966	33	M		3196
01/04/22	18540630	59255	24	2469	41	T	13058
01/05/22	18595162	54532	24	2272	38	W		4723
01/06/22	18642389	47227	24	1968	33	T		7305
01/07/22	18689439	47050	24	1960	33	F		177
01/08/22	18747314	57875	24	2411	40	S	10825
01/09/22	18808289	60975	24	2541	42	S	3100
01/10/22	18864113	55824	24	2326	39	M		5151
01/11/22	18918688	54575	24	2274	38	T		1249
01/12/22	18972448	53760	24	2240	37	W		815
01/13/22	19025122	52674	24	2195	37	T		1086
01/14/22	19074945	49823	24	2076	35	F		2851
01/15/22	19123078	48133	24	2006	33	S		1690
01/16/22	19171372	48294	24	2012	34	S	161
01/17/22	19217605	46233	24	1926	32	M		2061
01/18/22	19265108	47503	24	1979	33	T	1270
01/19/22	19311833	46725	24	1947	32	W		778
01/20/22	19358375	46542	24	1939	32	T		183
01/21/22	19405255	46880	24	1953	33	F	338
01/22/22	19452583	47328	24	1972	33	S	448
01/23/22	19498766	46178	24	1924	32	S		1150

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Water Usage Jan 9, 2022

In the past few days our water usage has jumped to over 61,000 gallons per day. In November we were consistently around the 27,000 gallons per day. I am thinking a water line has frozen and broke somewhere in town. Please let me know if someone hears or suspects major water leaks. – Steve Holloway
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Update Dec 31, 2021

Yellow Pine water use up 80% this month

Today’s water meter reading indicates that 48164 gallons of water was used yesterday. Compared to the beginning of the month, daily water use has increased by approximately 80% . This rate of increase is unsustainable and is cause for some concern. If water demand continues to increase at or close to this rate, interruption of water service is a real possibility.

The cause of the increased demand should be investigated. Running toilets, over use of trickle faucets to prevent freezing, a broken service line or waterline in a cabin, or other distribution system leaks are likely to blame.

I recommend that we get a message out to residents Informing them of the circumstances and asking for their help in conserving water and locating any potential leaks.

Regards,
Warren Drake
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We are still under a Boil Order. Please conserve water.

DRINKING WATER WARNING January 10, 2022
Yellow Pine Water Users PWS 4430059 BOIL WATER ADVISORY Due to insufficient treatment
We routinely monitor the conditions in the drinking water distribution system. On 4-19-2020 we experienced a period of insufficient treatment due to extreme water demand which exceeded the capacity of the treatment system. A drop in water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through backflow, by backpressure, or back-siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the drinking water may contain disease-causing organisms.
What should I do?
* DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.
* Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.
* The symptoms above are caused by many types of organisms. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
What is being done?
Efforts are under way to curtail water use. Once water use is diminished, the water treatment system will again be operational and the boil water order can be lifted
We will inform you when you no longer need to boil your water. We anticipate resolving the problem within 365 days.
For more information, please contact Warren at 208-573-6261 or wdrake @ drakediversified.com
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
This notice is being sent to you by Yellow Pine Water Users Assoc.
PWS ID #: 4430059. Date distributed: 1-10-22.
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Water Conservation Tips

1. Turn OFF the tap when you brush your teeth
Pretty much everyone runs the tap whilst brushing their teeth, when in fact you only need water at the beginning and the end (to wet the brush and rinse it).

2. Try and conserve water when using the toilet
We’ve heard a simple saying for this “If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown flush it down”.
Also don’t use the toilet as a bin, every time you throw a small bit of trash and flush the toilet 5 gallons is gone.

3. Shorten your shower and turn it off when you can
You can also turn the shower off in between, wet yourself, lather up then turn the water off. When you’re ready turn it on and rinse off.

4. If you have any dripping taps – FIX THEM.
A single dripping tap can waste 4 gallons of water a day (or more) or 1450 gallons of water a year.
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YPWUA 2021 Annual Shareholder Meeting July 4, 2021 at the Community Hall at 10am. Link: to 20210704 YPWUA minutes
YPWUA 2020 Annual Shareholder Meeting held July 5, 2020 at the Community Hall 2pm. link: to 20200705 YPWUA minutes

Water Board:
Steve Holloway
Willie Sullivan
Dawn Brown
Stu Edwards
Candy Hardisty
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VYPA News:

Sept 11, 2021 – VYPA Meeting minutes link:
Aug 14, 2021 VYPA Meeting Canceled (lack of quorum.)
July 10, 2021 VYPA meeting minutes link:
June 12, 2021 VYPA Meeting Minutes link:

VYPA Meetings are the 2nd Saturday of June, July, August, and September at 2:00pm at the Community Hall.

Village Council members:
Chairman – vacant
Vice Chairman – Josh Jones
Treasurer – Ronda Rogers
Secretary – Hailey Harris
Member-at-large – Rhonda Egbert

Cemetery Committee:
Ron Basabe
Marj Fields
Ron Earl

VYPA Bylaws adopted 8/8/2020 (link)
YPAC Corp Bylaws (link)
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YPFD News:

If you have an emergency, please call 911.

Chimney cleaning brushes are available to borrow from the YPFD.

To the Village of Yellow Pine:

I am Tim Rogers, the new Fire Chief of Yellow Pine Volunteer Fire Department. My experience in handling emergencies and firefighting came from the 12 years I served in the Army as a crew chief on the OH-58, UH-1H helicopters and the 12 years served in the Air Force in ground support on the C-130 airplane and the A-10 jets. I invite everyone to feel free to stop by my house or firehouse to introduce yourself. I can go over the plans we have for the Firehouse and answer any questions you may have. I would be glad to show you around the Firehouse, so you know where your tax money is going. I am always open to any suggestions you have. I believe this is the Yellow Pine people’s Firehouse.

I am Ron Basabe, the Assistant Fire chief for the Yellow Pine Volunteer Fire Department. My training and experience in firefighting came from the years I spent at Boise Cascade sawmills, volunteering at the McCall Fire Department, the Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service. I was also involved in Search and Rescue in Valley County starting in the 1990’s.

If you would like to be a volunteer firefighter, we would be happy to get you signed up. If you need help in any way, get a hold of us; we are here to serve you.

Thank You
Tim Rogers; Fire Chief; 208-633-2005
Ron Basabe; Assistant Fire Chief; 208-633-9001
Working together to protect our Village
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Meeting Minutes

Jan 10, 2022 YPFD Special Meeting Link:
Jan 9, 2022 YPFD Special Meeting (no minutes yet.)
November 23, 2021 Special meeting Link:
November 8, 2021 AAR Report (Hopeless) Link:
October 31, 2021 Special meeting Link:
October 14, 2021 Special meeting Link:
September 27, 2021 Special meeting Link:
September 18, 2021 Special meeting Link:
Sept 11, 2021 YPFD Budget meeting Link:
Aug 28, 2021 – YPFD Meeting to discuss election (no notes taken.)
July 10, 2021 – YPFD Meeting Minutes. Link:
June 12, 2021 – YPFD Meeting Minutes. Link:
May 15, 2021 – YPFD Meeting Minutes. Link:
Sept 30, 2020 YPFD budget meeting. (No minutes yet.)

If you are burning any piles of forest litter and debris – please have a connected and charged garden hose that can reach your piles. If your hose cannot reach where you are burning, follow the good advice of having a shovel, axe, and water bucket at the scene. Rake away from anything that could ignite. Stop burning if winds become an issue. Make sure your fire is out before you leave the area. Nothing like getting surprised by an escaped fire in the middle of the night!

Better yet, “Rake It and Take It” your yard waste (limbs, pine needles, brush, etc.) to the burn pile at the Transfer Station on the south end of the turn-around. Remember, keep the pile neat. Woody debris only, no nails, no cardboard and no furniture! The Boise NF will burn the pile in the fall when it is safe.

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

Valley County Wildfire Evacuation Checklist
A wildfire evacuation checklist that property owners in the Yellow Pine area might find useful. link: Valley County Evacuation Checklist – 2021

YPFD COVID19 Policy
link: YPFD Covid-19 SOP
link: Covid-19 EMS

Fire Chief: Tim Rogers
Assistant Fire Chief: Ron Basabe
YP Fire Commissioners:
Lorinne Munn – District 1
Tom Lanham – District 2
Bill McIntosh – District 3
Secretary/Treasurer – Ronda Rogers

2022 Meeting Schedule:
January 30, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
March 27, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
May 29, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
September 11, 2022, Sunday at 2pm Budget Meeting
November 27, 2022, Sunday at 2pm
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Biz Listings:

The Corner (208) 633-3325 Facebook Page
New Winter hours:
Open Wednesday 11-6
Fridays 11-9
Saturdays 9-6
Sunday’s 10-6
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Exceptions are by appointment and we’ll be open on Mondays of Holiday weekends.
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Yellow Pine Tavern (208) 633-2233 Facebook Page
Winter Hours at the Tavern
Open Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 9am-2pm 4pm-8pm
Open Sunday 9am-2pm
Closed Tues & Thurs
Call the Tavern 208 633-2233 or Cell 208 739-7086 for other arrangements
Full Breakfast Menu. Burgers, Pizza, Fajitas, Beer Wine and Pop
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Yellow Pine General Store and Motel (208) 633-3300
Website Facebook page
The Yellow Pine General Store will be observing new Winter Hours. We will be officially open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11am-4pm. Josh or Christy are in town on the off days and will be available to open the store as needed. Their contact information is posted on the front door of the store if you need to reach either of them locally. The motel rooms and the laundry room are still available 7 days per week. Store phone: 208-633-3300 Email:
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Yellow Pine Lodge (208) 633-3377
Closed for the winter.
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Murph’s RV Park and Mary’s Cabins
FB page link
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Knotty Kat Crochet Works – 509-406-2221
FB page link
Open Tue – Sat, 9-5
Yellow Pine eggs $3/doz
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Buck Horn Outfitters LLC 208-633-3614
Our Elk & Deer hunts are booked for our 2021 season, we do have a couple openings for our 2022 Elk & Deer hunts. We Also have a couple openings for Mountain Lion hunts December 2021 through February 2022 and Spring Bear hunts May of 2022. Please see our Website site for further details.
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:

Big Creek Lodge
website:

Deadwood Outfitters
website:
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Local Fuel Suppliers

Amerigas Phone: (208) 452-4361
Ed Staub & Sons Phone: (208) 634-3833
Diamond Fuel & Feed Phone: (208) 382-4430
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Outside Biz that will service Yellow Pine:

Arnold Aviation (208) 382-4844
Watkins Pharmacy Cascade (208) 382-4204
Cascade Auto (208) 382-4224
Cascade Vet Clinic (208) 382-4590

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

Monday (Jan 17) overnight low of 15 degrees. This morning overcast and an average of 18 1/2″ snow on the ground. Woodpecker drumming on the power pole. Pine squirrel, possibly a mountain chickadee, steller jays, both hairy and downy woodpeckers visiting. Overcast at lunch time. Overcast and slight breeze mid-afternoon, above freezing and a few drips, high of 38 degrees. At dusk it was still a little above freezing, calm and overcast. Patchy clouds and filtered moon before midnight.

Tuesday (Jan 18) overnight low of 15 degrees. This morning mostly cloudy and an average of 18 1/2″ crusty snow on the ground. Woodpecker drumming, red-breasted nuthatches tapping and jays calling. Mostly clear and sunny at lunch time. Hairy woodpecker, jays and pine squirrel visiting. Broken overcast mid-afternoon, above freezing and roofs dripping, high of 42 degrees. At dusk still a little above freezing and mostly cloudy. Cloudy before midnight, very weak moonlight.

Wednesday (Jan 19) 24 hour low of 16 degrees from Tuesday morning. This morning mostly cloudy and average 18 1/2″ snow on the ground. Pine squirrel, hairy woodpecker, red-breasted nuthatch and jays visiting. Planned power outage 11am-124pm. Mostly cloudy mid-day and above freezing. Mail truck had no problems. Mostly cloudy and light breeze mid-afternoon, high of 41 degrees. Partly cloudy at dusk and calmer. Looked mostly clear before midnight with a bright moon. Then cloudy after midnight.

Thursday (Jan 20) overnight low of 15 degrees. This morning low overcast, average snow depth 18 1/2″. Winter weather advisory in effect. Started snowing at 1010am. Pine squirrel and hairy woodpecker visiting, jays calling. Socked in low and steady snow at lunch time. Socked in and snowing mid-afternoon, below freezing and nearly 3″ new snow so far, high of 32 degrees. Not snowing at dusk and breaks in the cloud cover, low clouds obscuring the top of VanMeter and fog belts on Golden Gate. Looked cloudy before midnight.

Friday (Jan 21) overnight low of 24 degrees. This morning overcast, measured 3 1/2″ new snow and an average of 21 1/2″ on the ground. Fresh fox tracks in the new snow, pine squirrel and red-breasted nuthatch visiting, woodpecker and jays calling. Breaks in the clouds at lunch time and roofs dripping. Mostly high thin clouds and a bit breezy mid-afternoon, high of 40 degrees. At dusk it appeared mostly clear or partly cloudy, very nice colors, and light breeze. Partly cloudy before midnight, big bright moon.

Saturday (Jan 22) overnight low of 7 degrees. This morning clear sky and an average of 21″ old snow on the ground. Red-breasted nuthatch an early visitor, later a hairy woodpecker and a pine squirrel showed up. Clear and strong sunshine at lunch time. Icicles dripping mid-afternoon, clear sky and chilly breezes, high of 38 degrees. Partly cloudy at dusk, temperature dropping quickly and calmer. Likely mostly clear before midnight.

Sunday (Jan 23) 24 hour low of 8 degrees from Saturday morning. This morning mostly clear sky, 11F and an average of 21″ old snow on the ground (layered with ice.) Wolf howling to the north east. Red-breasted nuthatch, pine squirrel and jays visiting. Mostly clear and bright sunshine at lunch time, icicles dripping. Elk tracks along the street. Clear sky mid-afternoon, high of 40 degrees. Mostly clear at dusk and temperature dropping quickly.
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Idaho News:

Latest hospital numbers as of 1/19 (Wednesday):

KTVB January 21, 2022

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COVID-19 Updates: 3,701 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

Jan 21, 2022 Local News 8

Idaho officials reported 3,701 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Friday.

That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March 2020 to 356,112.

The state reports data for the most recent 2-week period are incomplete. Due to the recent surge in cases, approximately 35,400 outstanding positive laboratory results are pending local public health district review and follow-up.

The state said 28 new hospitalizations have been reported bringing the total number to 14,525, and 9 new cases have been admitted to the ICU bringing the total to 2,461.

6 new deaths were reported bringing the total recorded deaths to 4,323.

full story: [Valley County 2035 cases, 13 deaths.]
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New COVID-19 cases break record again

269 cases reported by Valley County hospitals

By Tom Grote The Star-News January 20, 2022

New cases of COVID-19 cases reported in Valley County last week set another record just one week after the previous record was broken.

The 269 new cases by the county’s two hospital’s surpassed the 212 new cases the previous week. That previous number was more than three times the 63 cases reported the prior week.

The 241 new cases reported by St. Luke’s McCall surpassed by 32% the 182 cases counted the previous week.

Cascade Medical Center reported 28 new cases compared to 30 new cases the previous week.

The new surge has affected younger members of the community, according St. Luke’s McCall.

Youths age 17 and younger made up 24% of new cases reported between Jan. 1 and Monday, St. Luke’s reported.

People age 50 to 69 and age 30 to 29 each made up 20% of new cases in that period, with those age 40-49 responsible for 17% of new cases, the figures said.

The infection rate for the previous week in Valley County was more than 12 times what is considered high, according to Central District Health.

The testing methods used by the two hospitals do not show how many of the new cases were caused by the delta variant of COVID-19 and how many were caused by the new omicron variant.

The two hospitals have reported 2,233 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic started in March 2020.

A total of 11 deaths confirmed from COVID-19 and two probable deaths from the virus have been reported among Valley County residents, according to Central District Health.

Clinics & Tests

St. Luke’s Clinic – Payette Lakes Family Medicine is now offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and boosters to anyone age18 and older. Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines continue to be offered for anyone age 5 and older.

Also newly available are Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine boosters for ages 12 to 15 and to moderately or severely immunocompromised youths age 5 to 11.

Pfizer vaccines are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. The Moderna vaccine are offered on Wednesdays only.

Those wanting to get a vaccination can schedule through MyChart at (link) or call 208-381-9500.

Parents of minors should create a MyChart for eligible children and set up proxy access. Instructions are available at (link).

Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for adults who are seeking their initial COVID-19 vaccine dose only.

St. Luke’s McCall and Cascade Medical Center have take-home COVID-19 tests available. The saliva-based test offers results for COVID-19 in two to three days.

The tests can be picked up at the main entrance to St. Luke’s McCall at 1000 State St. in McCall or at the clinic at Cascade Medical Center at 402 Lake Cascade Pkwy in Cascade.

Cascade Medical Center offers a walk-in vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The Moderna vaccine for those age 18 and older is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays along with the Moderna booster.

The Pfizer vaccine for those ages 5 and older is available in Cascade on Wednesdays.

full story: © Copyright 2009-2021 Central Idaho Publishing Inc. All rights reserved (used with permission.)
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McCall library, city hall go back to curbside service due to COVID-19

By Drew Dodson The Star-News January 20, 2022

The McCall Public Library, McCall City Hall and other city services have returned to curbside service only amid a spike of COVID-19 infections in Valley County.

The library and city hall in downtown McCall and other city buildings will be closed to the public until the surge has passed, McCall Communications Manager Erin Greaves said.

The buildings were also closed and curbside service instituted at the start of the pandemic in the early spring of 2020. They were reopened in May 2020

Drop boxes have been placed outside of city hall for residents to submit payments and correspondence with the city.

continued:
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Event cancellations pile up for Winter Carnival

Snow sculptures will still be built for visitors to view

By Tom Grote The Star-News January 20, 2022

Several events that had been planned for the 2022 McCall Winter Carnival set for Jan. 29 through Feb. 6 have been canceled due to worries over COVID-19.

The events also were canceled last year when the entire 2021 carnival was postponed due to the worldwide pandemic.

Here is a list of the event cancellations:

• Mardi Gras Grand Parade.
• Monster Dog Pull.
• Alpine Playhouse Theater Production.
• Party Bingo.
• Grand Bingo.
• An Evening for Education: A Culinary Fundraiser.
• Idaho State Snow Sculpting Championships.

Other events planned by the sponsoring McCall Area Chamber of Commerce and local nonprofits also will go on as planned.

Go to (link) for details.

source:
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M-D schools close Friday due to lack of bus drivers from illness

By Max Silverson The Star-News January 20, 2022

Classes were canceled in the McCall-Donnelly School District on Friday after the district’s already depleted staff of bus drivers experienced another setback.

Some bus drivers have been out because of COVID-19, while some were absent for other medical reasons, M-D Superintendent Eric Pingrey said.

M-D schools also were closed Jan. 10-11, with the primary problem being a lack of bus drivers.

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No school for Idaho City students on Friday as district deals with staffing, illness

by CBS2 News Staff Thursday, January 20th 2022

You can add Idaho City to the list.

The Basin School District said late Thursday that students will be out of school on Friday due to illness and staffing shortages throughout the district.

Numerous districts have had to cancel class this week due to the same two issues: staffing and illness.

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Horseshoe Bend, Wilder schools cancel in-person class amid staff shortages

KTVB Staff January 18

Horseshoe Bend School District announced Monday evening that it will be canceling all elementary school classes for the remainder of the week.

The school district stated in a Facebook post that they lack enough staff and substitutes.

The school also mentioned that nearly 60% of their students are currently absent. The school district intends to resume classes Jan. 24.

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Garden Valley School District to cancel two days of classes

by CBS2 News Staff Wednesday, January 19th 2022

Garden Valley School District has been forced to cancel classes due to illness throughout the district.

School leaders say the district is canceling school on Thursday and then again on Monday due to staff and student absences. About one-quarter of all staff are out and 20 percent of students have been sick.

“We will be conducting a full and thorough cleaning and sanitation of our building during this closure,” the district said.

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Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:

* Limit of one order per residential address

* One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests

* Orders will ship free starting in late January

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Valley County Board of County Commissioners Invites You to Participate in a PUBLIC HEARING

February 22, 2022 1pm
Courthouse Building
2nd Floor
219 North Main Street
Cascade, Idaho

Ordinance Amendment Revision to Title 10 Subdivision Regulations

The plan and subdivision plat review required by the Valley County Subdivision Ordinance, determines, among other things, that the parcel(s) subject to the proposed subdivision has sufficient depth to groundwater to support septic systems; power is available to provide service to future dwellings; road rights of way exist; fire mitigation plans; base flood elevation information; and roads are constructed to sufficient standards to provide emergency vehicle access to subdivided parcels.

10-1-3: SCOPE:
A. The regulations of this title shall apply to the subdivision of all land within the unincorporated territory of Valley County, except for land within impact areas for which different ordinances have been adopted, as defined by the definition of a “subdivision”.

B. It shall be unlawful hereafter to make a subdivision of land, unless it is qualified as an exception in the scope, until plans and a subdivision plat thereof are submitted to and approved by the administrator or the county planning and zoning commission, and by the board of county commissioners.

C. Exceptions: The following division of land shall not be deemed a subdivision for land use purposes, but must comply with Title 11 of the Valley County Code – Flood Control: [See Valley County Code for other exceptions.]

The Board of County Commissioners would like your input on the below options.

Option 1:
5. A division of land into parcels (containing) twenty (20) acres or more. [Exception #5 would be removed]
or
Option 2:
5. A division of land into parcels (containing) one-hundred-sixty (160) acres or more. [Exception #5 would be changed.]

Both Options would also include this modification:

10-1-6: DEFINITIONS:
ORIGINAL PARCEL: A lot in a platted subdivision or a tract of land of record at the time of the adoption of the subdivision regulations on April 29, 1970, as evidenced by a parcel number having been assigned by the Valley County assessor

Previous written and emailed comments will be included in the record and sent to the Board of County Commissioners

The Staff Report will be posted online at: (link)

Written comments must be received by mail or email no later than 5:00 p.m., February 14, 2022.

The meeting is in-person but is also teleconference and web-based. However, we cannot guarantee reliability of the phone system or the internet.

To listen to the hearing, please go to (link)

and click on link labeled “Watch Commissioner Meetings Live”

To participate electronically or in-person call Doug Miller at 208-382-7100 prior to 5:00 p.m. February 18, 2022
OR
email dmiller @ co.valley.id.us until testimony is opened.

Direct questions and written comments to:
Cynda Herrick, AICP, CFM
Planning & Zoning Director
PO Box 1350
Cascade, ID 83611
208-382-7115 (phone)
cherrick@co.valley.id.us
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Scam Alert:

Scam targeting Idaho taxpayers

KTVB Staff January 20, 2022

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho Tax Commission have issued a joint statement to Idahoans, warning them of a recent scam targeting taxpayers — attempting to intimidate and steal from Idahoans.

In the latest version of a recurring scam, the Idaho State Tax Commission says people have reported receiving letters from the “Tax Processing Center” or “Tax Processing Unit,” that threaten to seize property and garnish wages for unpaid taxes.

“The Tax Commission appreciates the public informing us about potential tax-related scams,” said Jeff McCray, Chairman of the Idaho State Tax Commission. “Individuals who have questions about their Idaho return or a potential state tax liability should contact the Tax Commission directly. Don’t use the phone number from a suspicious letter.”

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Public Lands:

United Payette continues effort to conserve McCall endowment land

By Anna Azallion Jan 17, 2022 KIVI

A coalition of community members and organizations in McCall called United Payette, is working to conserve endowment land in McCall and keep it open to the public.

They released their plan to accomplish this in September. Since United Payette released their plan, covering thousands of acres in McCall, they’ve been working with local and state government agencies and the community to make it a reality.

United Payette’s original proposal called for a short-term and long-term plan for each parcel of endowment land near Payette Lake.

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Critter News:

Idaho Sled Dog Challenge moves to Cascade Jan. 30-Feb. 3

The Star-News January 20, 2022

300-mile race is qualifier for Iditarod, Yukon Quest

The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge will have a new home when it returns Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 during the 2022 McCall Winter Carnival.

This year most events will be staged in Cascade at the Lake Cascade boat ramp on Lake Cascade Parkway between Lakeshore Bar & Grill and the Van Wyck Campground.

The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is celebrating its fourth year after the COVID-19 pandemic put the race on hiatus in 2021.

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Zoos continue to vaccinate animals against COVID-19

Boise State Public Radio News By Madelyn Beck January 17, 2022

Zoo Boise staff administering COVID-19 vaccinations to goats at the Zoo Farm

Big cats like lions, tigers and leopards are susceptible to COVID-19. A rare few have even died. Mink and some hooved animals are susceptible, too, and researchers are concerned they might pass the virus back to humans some day. To stave off infections, many zoos are using a vaccine specifically made for animals to try and keep their often-endangered residents healthy.

Doug Holloway, director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Boise, said many higher-risk animals at Zoo Boise are already vaccinated.

“Primates, our otters, our hoof animals, and all of the feline or cat species that we have in the zoo,” he said, adding that animals with more human contact got them, too. “So, for example, our farm animals.”

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Idaho Humane Society: Easy Fund helps over 70 dogs, donates over $100 thousand towards treatment

KTVB Staff January 17, 2022

The Idaho Humane Society (IHS) helped 77 dogs in 2021 and donated more than $100 thousand to subsidizing medical treatments using the Easy Fund endowment.

The Easy Fund was established in 2014 by volunteers and friends of IHS. The fund was developed to help families afford necessary veterinary services for their dogs, such as tumor excisions or intestine obstructions, as well as helping shelter dogs who would otherwise remain unadopted because of serious but treatable medical conditions.

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4 elk die after eating toxic yew plants

KTVB Staff January 19, 2022

Yew plant Credit: IDFG

Two cow elk and two calves died near Hailey this week after eating toxic yew plants, according to Idaho Fish and Game.

Remains of both adult elk and one of the calves were found Tuesday near the Valley Club, while the second calf’s body was found Wednesday north of town. Yew was found in the digestive systems of all four.

Conservation officers have not yet found the specific location of the plants the animals consumed. Yew – which is popular as ornamental landscaping – was banned by Blaine County along with other “noxious plants” in a 2016 ordinance.

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Fish and Game News:

Two cow elk shot out of season on Salmon Road near Riggins

By Jennifer Bruns, Regional Communications Manager
Friday, January 14, 2022

Conservation officers are seeking information on this case. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Information can be reported to the Citizens Against Poaching hotline at 1-800-632-5999.

On the morning of January 9th, two cow elk were shot out of season along the Big Salmon Road near Riggins. This stretch of road receives a fair amount of morning traffic from sportsmen and public alike. Much of the meat was salvaged prior to Fish & Game being notified. It is probable that motorists or sportsmen noticed the shooter’s vehicle along north bank of Salmon Road near Lake Creek Bridge and could offer information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Anyone having information about these poaching incidents is encouraged to call the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline at (800)632-5999 or IDFG Senior Conservation Officer Ethan Bishop at (208)799-5010. Anyone providing information can remain anonymous.

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F&G Commission meeting Jan. 26-27 in Boise

By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The Commission will hold the public hearing and business meeting at the new Fish and Game Headquarters Office located at 600 S. Walnut St. in Boise. A public hearing will begin on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. MST in the Sawtooth Room. Those wishing to speak to the Commission during the public hearing will have a three-minute time limit, with additional comments accepted in writing. People can address the commission on any topic pertaining to Fish and Game matters.

The business meeting will resume at 8 a.m. MST Jan. 27 at the same location. Public comments are not accepted during the business meeting, but it is open to the public, and available via Zoom.

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Lake Cascade ice conditions – Jan. 18, 2022

By Mike Thomas, Regional Fisheries Biologist
Thursday, January 20, 2022

On Tuesday, January 18th we checked surface and ice conditions on Lake Cascade. Conditions are great in a large portion of the lake, and fishing is HEATING UP!! There are still some sketchy spots out there so anglers are encouraged to continue using early season precautions when venturing out ice fishing. In general, the ice is thick and the surface is hard at the very north and south ends of the lake, but mid-lake is still showing a combination of slushy surface conditions and weak ice beneath. Use extreme caution if traveling through the mid-lake area. Heavy snow Thursday and warm daytime highs predicted this weekend will likely result in some degrading surface conditions. Foot and snowmobile are the only recommended methods of travel at this time. See below for details.

I measured ice thickness at four locations. Thickness was measured approximately 100 yards from shore at each location.

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Research finds fewer wild steelhead are caught by anglers and survive at high rates after being released

By Roger Phillips, Public Information Supervisor
Thursday, January 20, 2022

Will Lubenau, U of I

Study also shows wild fish and hatchery fish naturally segregate in rivers, and anglers target hatchery fish more often

A two-year study showed Idaho’s wild steelhead are caught by anglers less often than hatchery fish, and they survive at a very high rate after being caught and released. That’s good news for anglers because wild steelhead survival is critical to continuing fishing seasons and ensuring they are protected while anglers target hatchery fish.

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More F&G News Releases

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Crazy Critter Stuff:

Moose rescued after being found trapped in Colorado basement

by Zachary Rogers The National Desk Wednesday, January 19th 2022

A photo shared by CPW shows the moose standing patiently next to a ping pong table in the finished basement. (Photo: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Breckenridge, Colo. (TND) — A family in Colorado had quite the unexpected houseguest!

A moose grazing nearby apparently fell down a snow-covered window well into a house’s basement, where it became trapped, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) says in a news release.

CPW officers were called to the residence on Jan. 10 and attempted to create exits for the animal, but they could not get the moose to climb a set of stairs and leave.

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Seasonal Humor:

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Idaho History Jan 23, 2022

Idaho 1918-1920 Influenza Pandemic

Part 90

Idaho Newspaper Clippings March 26-30, 1920

Idaho photos courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 26

Cottonwood Chronicle. March 26, 1920, Page 1

News Around The State
Items of Interest From Various Sections Reproduced for Benefit of Our Readers

John J. Gray, one of the prominent stock men of southern Idaho, died at a Boise hospital Sunday of pneumonia. He was taken ill at Buhl and brought to Boise, his home, Saturday morning.

Everett Bennders, a prominent young farmer of the Nezperce section for the past fifteen years and engaged in farming south of that city, died shortly before midnight Sunday from complications resulting from an attack of the influenza. Mr. Bennders was about 28 years of age and is survived by a wife, his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

With many reports still to come in, Robert O. Jones state commissioner of law enforcement, estimated Saturday that 50 automobile owners had been arrested during the day in the state’s first official drive against license violators. The deadline after which auto owners who failed to display 1920 license tags became subject to arrest, was passed March 17.

The basketball team of Moscow high school won the state championship Friday evening by defeating Twin Falls high school team by a score of 34 to 14. At the end of the first half the score was 16 to 7 in Moscow’s favor.

The result of Tuesday’s bond election assures Coeur d’Alene of the best aviation field in the Northwest and paves the way for the government to establish a sub-base for forest patrol here in the near future. Out of 1014 registered votes, 736 were cast. Five hundred and thirty five casting their vote in favor of the purchase of the municipal aviation held and 201 registering their vote against the bond.

R. F. Bicknell, president of the Overland National bank, has a $6000 investment in a piece of radium not over a quarter of an inch in length and no thicker than the heavy lead of a pencil. The radium arrived in Boise Saturday morning and was opened at the bank Saturday at noon by Dr. James L. Stewart, who has been designated by Lloyd Life Insurance company of England to handle the precious mineral in Idaho, the designation being made at the request of the purchaser.
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Thirteen telephone poles were blown down between Cottonwood and Keuterville Wednesday evening. Snow fell to the depth of about 5 inches in the Keuterville section on that night.
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Ed Long Is Dead

Ed Long, son of James Long of Warren, and nephew of county commissioner John Long of Grangeville, died Thursday at a hospital in Boise. His remains passed through Cottonwood Wednesday evening, being taken to Grangeville where the funeral services were held Thursday.

Ed Long has followed mining and livestock lines for a number of years and had gone to Boise to confer with an associate relative to stocking a Salmon river ranch when he was taken ill with influenza. This developed into pneumonia, which proved fatal.
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Hospital Plans Progressing
Committee Working On Plans For A Modern Hospital Here

Cottonwood is going to have a hospital. Such is the plan of a committee of citizens who have organized to solicit the the support of the community in this worthy enterprise. The committee consisting of John Hoene, Felix Martzen, J. V. Baker, W. B. Hussman, Dr. Orr, John Peterson and J. F. Jenny, are busy outlining the plans for organization and financing and within a few weeks will put the proposition up to the community. Cottonwood should have a hospital and will support such an institution. Many towns of less population than Cottonwood and with no where near as large a surrounding country find a hospital self sustaining and there is no reason why such an undertaking should not be a success here. A hospital is not a money making institution but a protection for the health and life of the community that it serves. Whoever has had the experience of having to send a loved one of the family to a distant hospital, away from family and friends to be placed in the keeping of strangers and inaccessible except at intervals by someone that accompanies him who gives both time and money for this privilege, will realize what a hospital in Cottonwood would have meant to him under such conditions. We are for a hospital for Cottonwood. This news item was given us just before we went to press. We shall have more to say about it next week.
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Moving Offices

County officials at Grangeville are busy this week removing their offices from the old court house, which has been occupied since the removal of the county seat from Mt. Idaho to Grangeville. The new court house was formerly occupied by the Grangeville schools and has been thoroughly remodeled. The old court house is owned by the city of Grangeville and has been leased to the county for the sum of $1 a year.
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Wood’s ‘Barrel’ Rouses Borah
Demands Explanation Of Money Spending In Primaries

Washington, March 22. — Acting on published reports that large sums has been contributed to Leonard Wood’s campaign fund, Senator William E. Borah, republican, of Idaho, called on the general and his campaign managers today for the “names of subscribers, amounts and the manner in which it is being used.”

General Wood’s managers not only owe it to their candidate, but “still more to the party and the country to clear these charges in an unmistakable way,” Senator Borah declared, in a statement.

“The use of money in elections has reached a point where the people will have to take hold of it,” he said. “It is nothing less than a national peril that two months before the convention the use of money in the attempt to control the convention has reached the point of a scandal.

“That a vast sum of money is being spent is perfectly apparent. I have seen letters from South Dakota, Virginia and Illinois showing the people generally are becoming restless in the face of the apparent use of money for corrupt purposes.

“From what I have known of General Wood I would not suspect him for a moment of doing the things himself which are being charged against him; but it is not sufficient that he does not himself actually participate. He can not be the recipient of favors of such a campaign without himself being responsible.

“I hope general Wood or his managers will not permit this matter to go until it will become a subject which others will have to take hold of.”

[See Footnote 1 below]

source: Cottonwood Chronicle. (Cottonwood, Idaho), 26 March 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Cottonwood Chronicle. March 26, 1920, Page 5

County Seat News Items

Word has been received from Lonnie Bales stating that he is in a hospital at Vicksburg, Arizona. It seems that Mr. Bales has had a recurrence of his old trouble and another operation will become necessary.

Twenty-one hours were required by Charles Smith, mining man, of the Ten Mile district, to travel from Newsome to the summit at Mountain House, the first of the week. Mr. Smith recently arrived in Grangeville. He traveled through three and a half feet of snow, and was obliged to break the road.

While splitting wood last Friday noon Judge R. F. Fulton received quite a severe gash under his right eye caused by his axe catching in a clothesline. His glasses were broken and a piece of glass which entered his cheek was removed by his physician. No stitches were necessary but his cheek and nose were badly bruised. He was detained from the abstract office the matter of one day.

Woman’s auxiliary to the American legion post in Grangeville will be formed, if plans of the legion members materialize. Eligible to membership in the auxiliary are mothers, wives, daughters and sisters of American legion men, and mothers, wives and daughters and sisters of all men who were in the military service of the United States between April 6, 1917 and Nov 11, 1918. Fifteen members are required, before a charter for the women’s auxiliary of the American legion will be issued.

(ibid, page 5)
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Cottonwood Chronicle. March 26, 1920, Page 7

[Local News]

Charles Strickfaden, of Ferdinand was a visitor in Cottonwood Thursday for the first time since returning from California where he spent the winter with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Strickfaden of Compton, Calif. While in the state of perpetual sunshine Charlie contracted the flu which has settled in his stomach and lungs and he is not feeling very well. Charlie says California is all right to spend the winter in but would not care to live there permanently.

Dr. Orr reports the arrival of a baby girl at the John Jentges home Tuesday and a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Newton Norberg today.

(ibid, page 7)
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Cottonwood Chronicle. March 26, 1920, Page 8

Cottonwood And Vicinity
Personal Mention and Local Happenings of the Week in This Vicinity

Ed Funke has leased the farm formerly occupied by the late Henry Kuther near Ferdinand and is now there preparing for spring work. Mrs. Kuther will hold a public auction of her personal property on March 29 after which she will leave with her family accompanied by her father, H. J. Nau, for California where she will make her future home.

[See Footnote 2 below]

Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Shinnick accompanied by their daughter Margaret were visitors at the county seat Thursday. The doctor attended to professional matters while Mrs. Shinnick and daughter visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Maugg.

Master Tom Shinnick accompanied his father Dr. Shinnick to Lewiston Saturday returning Sunday evening.

The Cottonwood Hardware Saturday delivered two Dodge cars to local parties. One going to Dr. Sommers, the veterinarian and the other to Gus Maugg. Both of these gentlemen were occupied Sunday in learning the fine points of their new purchases.

John Nuxoll of Greencreek took delivery of a seven passenger Buick last week from the Hoene Hardware. John made his first trip to Cottonwood Wednesday and says the darn thing wanted to run away with him. In a few more days he no doubt will have the “animal” well trained.

Dr. W. S. Jackson, the Eyesight Specialist, of Grangeville, will be in his office at the Hotel Cottonwood on Monday and Tuesday, April 5 and 6.

(ibid, page 8)
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The Oakley Herald. March 26, 1920, Page 1

Vipont News

Little Lee “S. B.” Wilcox is now on the road to recovery after a week of sickness.

Construction work on S. B.’s pool hall to install a moving picture machine, has been started. We will have a show once a week as soon as the hall is completed.
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Churchill News

The stork has been busy in and around here.
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Insignia Of Ancient Order That Now Worn by United States Army Medical Officers Goes Back Four Thousand Years

The caduceus, which was introduced in 1902 by Col. John Van R. Hoff, M. C., U.S.A., editor of the Military Surgeon, as part of the medical officers’ insignia, dates back 4,000 years, according to F. H. Garrison, M.D., U.S.A., writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association. For a number of reasons the serpent was always the symbol of medicine in antiquity. The Babylonians’ caduceus, which as the insignia shows today – two snakes entwined with wings at the top of the staff – occurs in Hittite remains. It stands for an actual serpent god, Ningishzida, who as the special messenger of Ishtar, was the awakener of life in the springtime, and the Mesopotamian prototype of the Greek Hermes. The Romans had a special functionary, the caduceator, who was a sort of peace commissioner. The caduceus was used on the title pages of books published by the famous medical printer, Frobenius, in 1460 to 1527. The “wand of Mercury,” as it is sometimes called, was also carried by merchant traders in ancient times, on excursions where peaceful negotiations were desired and they wanted to be known as neutrals.

[See Footnote 3 below]

source: The Oakley Herald. (Oakley, Idaho), 26 March 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Oakley Herald. March 26, 1920, Page 3

Locals

Clif Cummins has been bedfast a few days this week.

Word was received here last week of the death of John Gray at his home in Boise. Mr. Gray was well known to old timers here, having made a fortune in sheep. His death was caused by pneumonia following influenza. Frank, Lowell and Dan Cummins attended the funeral.

The dance at Burley Saturday night attracted a number of our young people.

(ibid, page 3)
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The Oakley Herald. March 26, 1920, Page 4

Take Aspirin With Water

If your Aspirin tablets have the name “Bayer” stamped on them, they are genuine “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin,” proved safe by millions of people. The name “Bayer” identifies the true wold-famous Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over eighteen years.

Always drink one or two glasses of water after taking the tablets.

Each unbroken “Bayer package” contains proper directions for Colds, Headache, Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Neuritis, and for Pain.

Always say “Bayer” when buying Aspirin. Then look for the safety “Bayer Cross” on the package and on the tablets.

Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets cost but a few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages.

Aspirin is trace mark of Bayer Manufacture Monoaceticacideater of Sallcyllcacid

(Adv.)

(ibid, page 4)
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The Oakley Herald. March 26, 1920, Page 6

Local Mention

C. L. Jenkins experienced another serious illness a few days last week.

Relatives of Miss Zella Durfee, who was taken to Arizona some time ago in an effort to restore her health, received word recently that she was sinking rapidly and desired to be brought home. Upon going for her, however, they found her too weak to stand the trip. At last report she was still living, but little hope is entertained for her recovery.

Character Ball at the Anone on the night of All Fools’ Day. It will be given by the American Legion.

(ibid, page 6)
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Montpelier Examiner. March 26, 1920, Page 1

Unscrupulous Agents Are Grafting Soldiers

The Examiner is in receipt of the following letter from Congressman Addison T. Smith at Washington, D. C., which is self-explanatory:

Washington, D. D., Mar. 18, 1920

“Editor Examiner:

“Information has reached me from a number of the returned soldiers that unscrupulous claim agents in this city have attempted to charge a fee of 20 per cent to the soldiers for the collection of the $60 bonus, travel pay, clothing allowance, etc.

“It is unnecessary for the soldiers to employ an attorney here for services of this character. If any of the soldiers who are readers of your paper have not received their bonus, traveling pay or clothing allowance and will write me to this effect, sending me their discharge, I will bring the matter to the attention of the proper official and see that any amount due is promptly forwarded, with the return of their discharge. Service men who were in France after July 19, 1919, are entitled to additional pay for foreign service, under a recent ruling of the department.

“It is unfortunate that the soldiers have been imposed upon by attorneys in adjusting their affairs with the government, when their representative in congress is willing and anxious to be of service in this or any other matter concerning their welfare.

“Sincerely yours, Addison T. Smith.”

source: Montpelier Examiner. (Montpelier, Idaho), 26 March 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Montpelier Examiner. March 26, 1920, Page 2

In The Gem State

Buhl will have a new high school building at as early a date as it is possible to get it built.

Over $5000 was collected for auto licenses at Boise on March 15, the last day of grace for autoists.

Fred Wheeler, who pleaded guilty in federal court at Pocatello to selling alcohol to Indians, was sentenced to serve two months in jail and fined $100.

Radium is now available in Boise for treatment of cancer and Boise is the only point between Denver and the coast where such treatment may be had.

(ibid, page 2)
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Montpelier Examiner. March 26, 1920, Page 4

Local News

Dr. J. H. Lynn of Lynn Bros. hospital in Pocatello and formerly of this city, was in town today on professional business.

Mrs. Maud Hodges of Logan, who was operated on at a local hospital some weeks ago, returned to her home Tuesday.
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Local Brevities

Mrs. W. C. Nye, who has been seriously ill for some time, is well on the road to speedy recovery.

Fresh Easter candies, Easters and baskets at Frank Jones [market.]

(ibid, page 4)
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Montpelier Examiner. March 26, 1920, Page 7

Georgetown Notes

Mrs. Parley Smart returned home from the hospital at Soda Springs last Sunday feeling fine.

There will be an apron and overall dance here next Friday. A good time is assured and the public is invited to join and have a good time.

(ibid, page 7)
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Montpelier Examiner. March 26, 1920, Page 8

Among The Farm Bureaus

878 Animals Vaccinated

In Camas county last winter, under farm bureau direction, 878 head of cattle were vaccinated for blackleg prevention.

Minidoka Fighting Weeds

At the farmers’ request, the Minidoka county commissioners have put into effect the weed control law. Weeds designated for eradication are the Canada thistle, cockelburr and bull thistle.

(ibid, page 8)
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Montpelier Examiner. March 26, 1920, Page 12

Local News

Joe Robinson, the prescription expert, is now filling prescriptions at the Modern Drug Store.

Easter egg dyes for the kiddies’ fun at Riter Bros.

(ibid, page 12)
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 1

Dr. Bernhisel Improving

Reports from the bedside of Dr. E. C. Bernhisel, who has been seriously ill for the past week, indicate that he is improving somewhat and hopes are entertained for his early recovery.
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Thomas Is Injured

M. Thomas painfully injured his foot yesterday morning, when a plow fell upon it, crushing the instep and cutting a severe gash. Dr. Mitchell attended the injured man.

source: The Idaho Republican. (Blackfoot, Idaho), 26 March 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 4

Spectacle Of The Northern Lights

On Monday evening the northern lights shone with a brilliancy seldom seen in this latitude. It was the occasion of the spring equinox, the 22nd of March, at midnight, leap year. The sun shone vertically along the equatorial regions and reached both poles, marking the close of the (theoretical) six months night at the north pole and six months day at the south pole. As the earth floats in space these days, all parts of it have a chance to be bathed in sunlight for some part of the twenty-four hours, but the south pole is in the twilight, and it shines across the north pole and for some distance beyond; this will increase in margins until the 21st of June, when it will begin to swing back towards the equinox (equal day and night).

The northern lights were called aurora borealis by the ancients and it took scientists a long list of centuries to find out just what it was and is. The average man does not know yet just what it is, any more than he knows just what electricity is. The writer is an average man and has the understanding that it is an electrical display. The rather vague statements sometimes made that it is the sun’s rays reflected from the ice fields of the polar regions does not check with all the observations even of the layman, and the explanations of the electricians that the currents of the electricity issuing from the polar magnet situated in the polar regions does not check with the actions of the compass after it is carried past the distributing center on the American continent northwest of Hudson bay.

The northern lights usually become most brilliant on cold, clear nights where there is no wind, but there is always wind in some regions. Travelers in the arctic regions in December see brilliant displays when the sun does not shine within a thousand miles of the pole, and where there is no possibility of its reflecting from the ice. One of the manifestations of it is that it shoots out in a great fan-like panels, and then these seem to cut off at the base and they stand vivid and brilliant for some seconds without any apparent connection with what usually appears to be the source. It bears some resemblance to the dawn and the sunset, yet it is neither.

The electrical display of Monday night greatly retarded the work of the telegraph service, and more especially the lines extending into the far north. In some places it completely controlled the lines so that traffic was impossible. Telephone lines did not seem to be much affected.

[See Footnote 4 below]
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Mother’s Cook Book
For the Cooky Jar

A well-made cooky [sic], if kept in airtight cans or receptacles, will keep for weeks and is always a welcome addition to any meal.

Oatmeal Fruit Macaroons

Take three-quarters of a cupful of raisins, two and one-half cupfuls of rolled oats, half a teaspoonful of salt, two eggs, well beaten, half a cupful of sugar, two tablespoonfuls of corn sirup [sic] and a tablespoonful of melted shortening. Mix the fruit with the oats and salt; beat the sugar, sirup and shortening into the eggs and combine with two mixtures. Shape with a teaspoon and drop on greased baking sheet. Bake in a moderate oven.

(ibid, page 4)
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 5

Mrs. Roundy-Childs Gives Explanation
True Blue Wife and Mother Gives Views on Widows’ Pension Act

Following the articles published by this paper relative to the supposed misuse and abuse of the widows’ pension act by Mrs. Roundy we publish her letter according to her request and our agreement. The statements made by her at the time of her marriage when the world naturally looked rosy and the written statement she makes now at the time of trouble do not leave the same impression, and the re-statement of her first declarations about her husband’s financial rating by Miss Christensen to the editor, and his subsequent re-statement of it three months afterwards when it appeared that she was due to have stopped payments on the pensions, easily account for the differences of the impressions made then and now. It is probably a safe assumption that each of the three persons who passed the matter along added somewhat to the rosiness of the original facts.

The publication of the Roundy letter probably finished the incident, and so far as we know, nothing has been withheld from the public now.
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Please Publish this article as soon as possible.

Springville, Utah, March 22, 1920

Mr. Byrd Trego and all whom it may concern,

A friend of mine sent me a copy of your paper in which I rec’d a great write up. There was plenty of spice and ginger used as seasoning. To say I appreciate your efforts would put it mildly.

I’m not afraid of being looked upon as a woman of the character spoken of in Mr. Trego’s Editorial. My name, honor, honesty and moral character is and always has been above reproach. It is only for the benefit of those who do not chance to know me that I make this statement.

I was misquoted in regards to Mr. Childs being wealthy. I never did make that statement to anyone. I told all who inquired about his finances that he had a good home, 20 acres of farm land and 20 head of cattle.

Mr. Childs is a well respected resident of Springville Utah, was born and raised here. Served his city as councilman 9 years. Those are the only statements made by me.

When I decided to marry Mr. Childs, I called at the office to pay my bill and told Miss Christensen of my future plan. My marriage was published in both papers. I supposed when I married my pension would stop as it came as usual on the first of Jan. I decided I would except [sic] enough to pay off little accounts amounting to $80.00 which I had run before I met Mr. Childs.

I felt like he was doing me and my family and the county a great favor. I was on the county. I am now receiving charity at his hands. To me it was no worse for me to receive that much more from the county than it was to receive clothes and transportation to his home when he will have to spend most of his time working and scheming to maintain his family of 3 and himself, me and my family of five, without asking him to pay back debts. If my reasoning is faulty, I will take whatever blame or censure is due me.

I was wrongfully accused of being ungrateful for the efforts of Mr. Good, the county clerk, and the taxpayers. Will say that I could not express the thanks and appreciation for the charity if anyone wishes to call it that, that I rec’d because it was our only means of support, and I was truly grateful for every cent I rec’d and tried to act my appreciation. I also received other gifts and charity from friends and relatives for which I was and am still grateful.

I wrote to the clerk yesterday and stated my willingness to refund any money sent me that should not have been sent. If I have done any wrong I am willing as far as it is in my power to right any and all wrongs.

In closing let me say that none of the money rec’d from the county was spend on Luxuries, I spent every cent as wisely as I could for the necessary food and clothing of my children. I added all that I could make on my place and by working out to it. I was wrongfully accused of being ungrateful for the efforts of Mr. Good and the County Clerk and the people will say that I could not express the thanks and appreciation for the charity. If any one wishes to call it that because it was all we had to depend on. I was truly grateful for every cent I rec’d and tho I deplore the fact I was in a condition that left me no choice but to apply for aid. Let me say that that law is one of the greatest boons to destitute widows and children that was ever enacted.

I tried to make every dollar work over time and I tried to save in every way possible. My closest friends and neighbors could testify to the truthfulness of these statements, also the stores where I did my trading.

Let me say for the county officers that they are very careful in handling those funds and I believe it is proven to them beyond a doubt that those applying for aid are truly worthy or aid isn’t given.

If I have done anything to make it harder for a poor soul to receive the aid she and hers are in need of, my shame be upon my head, as that law is a godsend to the needy and shame be upon the heads of anyone who try to do away with it.

Resp. Mrs. Cassie Roundy Childs.

Please publish this as it is written.

[See Footnote 5 below]

(ibid, page 5)
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 7

Local News

Mrs. Ford Hassing is recovering from a series of attacks of influenza and is able to be up and around again.

Miss Jessie Lloyd has practically recovered from an attack of the influenza.

Mrs. L. J. Chapman is reported to be quite seriously ill.

M. M. Farmer is at Topeka, Kan., called there by the serious illness with pneumonia of his small son Jack. Mrs. Farmer was paying a visit to her relatives at Topeka.

The funeral of Mrs. Ervin Buttcane was held this afternoon from the home of L. R. Clegg.

Harry Clark, who broke his arm while cranking a Ford, has had it set and now carries it around in a cast.

Mrs. John Nordruff left for Pocatello today with her small grandson, who will enter the St. Anthony hospital for treatment for adenoids and heart trouble.

Dr. Davis made a business trip to Mackay today.

Miss D. E. Osborn writes from Lava Hot Springs to friends in Blackfoot that she is much improved and will be here the first of the week. She is taking treatments for rheumatism.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 8

Miller Family Mourns

The family of Rheuben G. Miller of Pingree has been called to mourn the loss of their son, Byron Miller, a young man of twenty-five years, who died of influenza at Salt Lake on the 7th of February. The father returned to Idaho this week.

Deceased spent two years in the navy and was in his second year in the University of Utah, studying to be a physician, when the fatal illness came. When the world war came on he had been on a mission to Germany for over a year, and was banished from there by the kaiser’s government under the general order against Mormons. Mr. Miller came to America and finished his two year’s mission under a new assignment, and afterwards visited some foreign countries in his naval service. He was a fine musician and a young man of good wholesome character wherever he went.
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One thousand five hundred and sixty-five women and girls in Idaho, Oregon and Washington are taking the Red Cross course in home hygiene and care of the sick.
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Shelley

Fire

Last Tuesday morning between 1 and 2 o’clock the citizens of Shelley were awakened by the piercing shriek of the city fire whistle. The fire occurred in the J. C. Penney company store. The fire department got on hand in good time and with a good pressure of city water soon extinguished the fire in time to save the building from burning. The damage done was mostly by smoke and water which did several thousand dollars’ worth of damage. From all indications the fire was purposely started. Mr. Waller and Mr. Perry are getting things back into shape again and will open for business they hope in the near future.

(ibid, page 8)
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 9

Centerville

The two small children of Mr. and Mrs. Barnard Olson have been quite ill with the influenza the past week.

Little Emma Killion, who has been quite ill, is improving.

Mr. and Mrs. Burnds and family of Blackfoot visited Sunday at the Killion home.

Little Fay Brown, who was quite ill, is able to be out again.

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Lowe has been quite ill the past week.

(ibid, page 9)
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 10

Deaths In The Air

The number of deaths from diseases of the heart has doubled, in the large cities of America, in the last four years, and exceeds that from almost any other cause.

There are now more than 7,500,000 automobile vehicles in the United States and are likely to be 10,000,000 by the end of the year.

These two current items of information are apparently quite disconnected, and yet they may have a connection so vital and important as to command the gravest national concern.

The suggestion of relationship between them is found in the fact that the exhaust fumes from gasoline engines contain a large quantity of carbon monoxide gas, which is not only exceedingly poisonous, but is also peculiarly detrimental to the heart. Its first effect when inhaled is markedly to decrease oxygenation of the blood. This is does when mixed with the atmosphere in even so small a proportion as one part in two thousand. From that it proceeds to cause paralysis of the heart itself. There have been reported a number of deaths of persons in closed garages, apparently from known causes, which upon investigation were found to have been due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Such tragedies may readily happen when a motor is running in a small closed room. But are they possible in the open air? Let us consider. Exhaust fumes from the average automobile contain about 7 per cent of carbon monoxide. The combustion of one gallon of gasoline produces at least fifty cubic feet of this deadly gas. It is estimated that in New York City alone 700,000 gallons of gasoline are consumed daily. This means that there are injected into the air of that city every twenty-four hours some 35,000,000 feet of poison gas, sufficiently virulent to vitiate to a dangerous degree seventy billion cubic feet of air.,

That in itself is a formidable state of affairs. It becomes far worse when we consider that this production of poison gas is not equally distributed in either time or place, but is largely massed into less than half of the twenty-four hours and into a comparatively few of the most crowded thorofares [sic]. The disastrous affect of the poison fumes upon vegetation has long been noticed along the principal driveways of the parks. If the gas has this effect upon trees and shrubs, in the open, it must have a far worse effect upon the much more susceptible organs of human beings on streets where vehicles are much more numerous than in the parks, and where tall buildings on both sides converge the narrow streets into veritable catch-sinks for noxious emanations. There is a reason for believing that the air on such a street – say Fifth avenue or Broadway – with a score of cars on every block pouring forth carbon monoxide, is sufficiently vitiated to induce in those who frequent it deadly lesion of nerves and heart. What the conditions would be in a crowded vehicular tunnel under one of the great rivers, is it appalling to contemplate.

The moral is not, of course, to abandon the automobile, but to get rid, in some way, of the poison gas. The automobile, it is needless to say, is one of the indispensable products of modern inventive genius, and will continue increasingly to be used. It may be chemically impossible to avoid the evolution of carbon monoxide in combustion of gasoline. But it surely should be possible for some inventive genius to find a way of neutralizing it, or of preventing its free and crude emission into the air. Methods were readily devised in the war for manufacturing poison gases and hurling them against the enemy. It would be an intolerable reproach if in time of peace we could not with equal efficiency, protect ourselves against them when they are emitted as a by-product of an indispensable mechanism of civilization.
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It frequently come in handy to know that a little bottle of kerosene and glycerin mixed in equal parts will clear the class of the windshield of rain drops and give clear vision ahead.

(ibid, page 10)
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The Idaho Republican. March 26, 1920, Page 11

Hippocratean

First doctor: Did you have a large flu practice during the epidemic?

Second doctor: About a hundred gallons, I should say. And you?

First doctor: Oh, two or three hundred cases.

(ibid, page 11)
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Shoshone Journal. March 26, 1920, Page 1

High School Notes

Amelia Gomes has returned to school after a week of illness.

James Zeigler has returned to school after a long absence.

April 16th has been set aside by Co. Supt. Burnside as Arbor Day for schools of this County. A program will be given that day and we want everyone who can to attend.
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The many friends of John J. Gray, will greatly regret to learn of his death last Sunday at a hospital in Boise. He was feeding several thousand head of sheep near Buhl, and several days ago he was attacked with the influenza which developed into pneumonia and he was brought from Buhl to Boise, but only lived twenty-fours hours after reaching the Boise hospital. Almost everybody in Shoshone knew him as he has resided in Southern Idaho for the past twenty-five years, most of which time he lived in Bellevue, having moved to Boise about two years ago. He was one of the largest sheep owners in the State, and his wealth is reported to have been a million dollars. He was a very unassuming man, having had a hard struggle in his early life to get a start and made his own way without help from any one. He left a wife and four children.
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Additional Local News

Judge H. F. Ensign sent word Tuesday to J. W. Lundin, Clerk of the District Court, that the Spring term of court which was set to open Monday, March 29th, was postponed for one week and would not open until 10 o’clock Monday morning, April 5th.

Frank Clem is spending a few days at home with his family. He has been quite ill and spent some time at Hot Lake, Oregon, but is now able to be out.

Matt McFall has returned from Hot Lakes, Oregon, where he went a few weeks ago in hopes of curing a case of sciatic rheumatism but the results are not as good as anticipated.

Paul Flanner has gone to Hot Lake, Oregon, for treatment in the sanitarium at that place by Dr. Phy.

Mrs. L. M. Zug, arrived in Shoshone Wednesday morning from Hot Lake, Oregon, where she went about ten days ago with Mr. Zug. Mr. Zug as been sick for several weeks, but is now much better, but will remain at Hot Lake for some time yet. Mrs. Zug will spend two or three days with her mother, Mrs. W. C. Custer before returning to Jerome.

Boise is a good place to stay away from at present unless you take your own bed and lunch basket. The hotels at present are not able to take care of the traveling public, and a few days ago the cooks and waiters at the restaurants went out on a strike, and those places have had to close up, or do a very limited business.
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Shoshone Hospital Notes

Gooding is justly proud of her hospital. It was finished 16 mos. ago. It is a stock Co. and the Gooding people subscribed for $14040. This stock has no dividend guaranteed. They have eight rooms for private patients and a ward in the basement for six. To build it today would cost $20,000. Sunday they had nine patients and six babies. In the 16 mos. it has run, it has been self supporting. Those who have subscribed for the stock regard it as a donation for the better care of the sick in the community.

The proposed plan for a hospital for Shoshone will give us a hospital more beautifully located than the Gooding hospital. It will be able to care for as many patients. It can be run far more economically. It will have conveniences that have not been installed at Gooding. It will have every facility for the care of patients that any hospital can have but with the surroundings of a beautiful home. The view and air on the convalescent’s porch will rapidly bring strength and happiness. The promoters of the Shoshone hospital have pledged their personal credit in order to hasten the work of fitting the building for occupancy with absolute faith that the people of Lincoln county will not be in any way behind Gooding in their support of this much needed institution. The plant will not cost over two thirds what the Gooding plant cost and not one half what it would cost today to duplicate the Gooding hospital. The public will only be asked to subscribe for $5,000 of the stock, or about one third what Gooding people gladly subscribed. And this stock subscribed by the public will be a 6% cumulative dividend bearing stock. An average of six patients daily will pay running expenses and the dividends on the stock. Dr. C. P. Jones who is to be the business manager has had eight years experience as Supt. of similar hospitals.

No one is to be asked to subscribe for more than one share ($100) of stock. It is expected that Lincoln Co. will go “over the top” the first day the stock is offered for subscription.
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Dietrich Precinct Notes

Mrs. W. J. Morrow, seriously ill with disorders following the flu, has been taken to the Jones Hospital at Shoshone where she is under treatment.

The new scales that were ordered for scientific weighing and measuring the children have arrived. We placed them in the lower hall and everybody is weighing themselves.

We will observe Arbor day, Friday April 16. We want all parents to visit the schools in the afternoon, and why not bring your noon lunch and stay all day.

The Manual Training boys are making fly traps which means for every fly caught now, there will be a thousand less in August.

source: Shoshone Journal. (Shoshone, Idaho), 26 March 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Shoshone Journal. March 26, 1920, Page 5

Local Items
I can not say what the truth may be, I tell the tale as ’twas told to me.

Mrs. W. W. Custer has been on the sick list the past few days.

Mrs. Gilbert J. White, has been ill for the past ten days, but is now improved.

Saturday night Been Weeks and some friends were returning from Dietrich in Ben’s car, and when about one mile out of Dietrich the car dropped into a large unprotected hole in the road and damaged the car to the extent of several hundred dollars. If the car had not been going slowly some of the occupants would undoubtedly have been seriously injured or killed.

The dance given by the ladies of the Catholic Alter Society on Wednesday evening, March 17th, St. Patrick’s day, was well attended and the ladies cleared considerable money for the church purposes.

(ibid, page 5)
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The Caldwell Tribune. March 26, 1920, Page 1

Canvass City For Teachers
Housing Problem to Be Solved By P.T.A.; Schools Congested

About 15 members of the Caldwell Parent Teachers association appeared before the school board at its regular meeting Monday night and offered their services to thoroughly canvass Caldwell before the opening of the next school year to list every room available for rent by teachers. Last fall saw unusual difficulty for teachers in finding suitable places to live during the school year and it is believed that the situation will be no better next fall.

The school board accepted the offer of the P.T.A. members. Their work will be conducted a short time before school opens next fall and is expected to aid materially in solving the housing problem for Caldwell teachers. This year 44 teachers have been employed; next year this number will have swelled to more than 50.

Supplementing this work the board appointed a committee consisting of W. S. Maxey, Amos Miller and W. P. Lyon who are to take steps toward leasing a suitable building for a teacherage. There is also some agitation for the construction of a building suitable for this purpose.

Will need more Room

Additional school building room also came before the board for consideration. This year, Caldwell school attendance increased 21 per cent. In spite of the fact that a new high school building was constructed last summer, the room there is already taxed to capacity. Port of this is due to the adoption of the Junior high plan, but increased registration also is largely responsible.

“If next year’s attendance increases to any extent, more room at the high school will be essential,” C. H. Dowman, superintend of schools told a representative of The Tribune Wednesday. He pointed out that this year the gymnasium is being used for classes and that there was no place for an increased enrollment to be accommodated.

“Every indication points to a greatly increased registration again next fall,” Mr. Dowman continued. “It can not be otherwise with all of the new houses being built here.”

Clean Up Athletic Field

Some consideration was given by the school board to cottage plan to care for extra classes until the school district can either make substantial additions to the high school building or build another school building.

Steps were taken at the board meeting to immediately clear up the athletic field acquired last fall and to put the ground in condition to accommodate spring athletics.

In spite of appeals to every possible agency between Chicago and San Francisco, no one has been obtained capable of coaching baseball or track teams this spring at the high school. It was originally planned to have both track and baseball at the high school this spring but inability to get coaches has jeopardized both branches.
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[Local News]

The Carson children are recovering from scarlet fever.

Glenn Evans, Al Quast and U. L. Andre went to Jump Creek Wednesday fishing. They report fair success, each having returned with a creditable string.

source: The Caldwell Tribune. (Caldwell, Idaho), 26 March 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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The Caldwell Tribune. March 26, 1920, Page 3

Local And Personal

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for H. J. Evans who died at the family home on Twelfth and Dearborn streets. The Rev. D. H. Hare conducted the services. Mr. Evans died Sunday morning of apoplexy at the age of 59 years. He has been employed at the Golden Rule store for the past two years.

Mrs. H. M. Coldren underwent a serious operation at her home on North Ninth street Tuesday evening.

Civil service examinations will be held at the local post office April 14 to fill a vacancy as postmaster at Jordan Valley. Examinations are open only to residents of Jordan Valley. The job pays $1000 per year.

(ibid, page 3)
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The Caldwell Tribune. March 26, 1920, Page 6

Items of Interest From Surrounding Territory

Fairview

Henry Ode is in Caldwell sick with pneumonia.

Miss Woodhouse had to dismiss school Friday on account of sickness.

Miss Anna Spencer is still improving slowly.

Mr. Nicols is still improving slowly.

Mr. Burnett was on the sick list a few days the past week, but is better now.

Marble Front Items

Miss Opal Tongate is staying with Mrs. Monroe Dillie assisting with the house work.

(ibid, page 6)
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The Caldwell Tribune. March 26, 1920, Page 7

Items of Interest From Surrounding Territory

Ten David News

A. E. Dunn has traded his Hup for an Oldsmobile.

All the farmers in this neighborhood are busy putting in their crops.

Sunny Slope

Mr. Fred Caldwell, who has been suffering from a second attack of the influenza has recovered enough to be up and around again.

Our potato raisers are busy planting their early crop of potatoes these days.

Last Monday evening we were treated to the unusual spectacle of the glow of the “northern lights.” From early darkness until a late hour of the night all the northern sky resembled an early day break.

Arena Valley Items

W. E. Smith came down from Burns, Ore., last Friday for a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Victor Gibson and Mrs. James Weston of Wilder. Mr. Smith will spend a short time in Boise while down, being in need of medical aid.

An unusually large crowd turned out for work on the park Saturday and a great deal was accomplished. The chicken dinner played no small part in the success of the affair for almost all that hungry men could wish for was there in abundance. …

Briar Rose

Mrs. Leslie Jones was on the sick list last week but is improving now.

Jessie Spencer is having the mumps.

Earl Skidmore is out of school this week on account of sickness.

Mrs. Edgar Meek who has been sick for two weeks past is now recovering.

Mr. Runciman and many others of the neighborhood have their spring wheat seeding done.

North Sunny Slope

Leonard Fullerton is entertaining the mumps this week.

George Hammer was operated on at the Caldwell hospital Monday morning. He is getting along nicely.

(ibid, page 7)
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The Caldwell Tribune. March 26, 1920, Page 8

Items of Interest From Surrounding Territory

Wilder Items

Wilder high school and Greenleaf academy played baseball on the academy diamond Friday. Score was 17 to 14 in favor of Greenleaf. Five of the regulars in Wilder nine were out on account of sickness.

Mrs. John Beall, who is in St. Luke’s hospital, is reported to be getting along nicely after her operation for appendicitis.

Mrs. J. E. Neher underwent a major operation at a Boise hospital on Saturday. The first report received as to her condition was very favorable.

Reports so far given to the Equity indicate that a large acreage of potatoes will be planed here this year, 693 acres have already been listed. Listings are from 3 to 60 acres.

Wilder now has a public library in the basement of the Methodist church. Tuesday and Friday evenings from 7:30 to 10 o’clock it is open for reading and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. for exchange of books.

Wilder commissioners have a force of men at work grading the streets. They have also advertised for bids on the new water system.

Midway News

The April meeting of the P.T.A. will be at the school house Friday afternoon, April 2. Everyone is invited, especially parents of children.

Lake Lowell

Fay Bussard was out of school Friday on account of illness.

Arthur Fry’s children have the mumps.

Harold Weeks has a new bug.

Miss Edith Sprang is in the Steenslands hospital suffering from blood poisoning.

Mrs. Sprang was in Caldwell Sunday to see her daughter Edith, who is ill in the hospital.

Some of the Lake Lowell people attended the St. Patrick’s social at Huston school house Friday night.

(ibid, page 8)
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The Caldwell Tribune. March 26, 1920, Page 9

Canyon News

Fred Myers came home on Sunday ill, though the nature of his illness has not been learned.

Nicholas Ihli was attacked with appendicitis on Wednesday. He was taken to the hospital for an operation. From last report he was doing well.

The gentle rain of Sunday night was very welcome by the wheat growers, as the ground had begun to bake.

Mr. Summers and S. P. McNeil have finished planting their crop of onions.

(ibid, page 9)
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The Caldwell Tribune. March 26, 1920, Page 10

Local And Personal

Myrtha Langford is improving very slowly at the sanitarium, the tube was removed from her side Tuesday.

The G.T.B. will give an April Fool masquerade dance Friday evening in the Masonic Temple. Historical characters and “take off” on college students will be represented by the members of the club. The hosts and hostesses are: Raymond Rice, Miss Georgia Andrews, Vivian Kimbrough, Miss Marion Flemmer, Miss Lulu Rogers and “Deac” Gardner.
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Explosion Causes But Small Damage
Quick Action Averts Fire At Troy Laundry Saturday

As a result of an accidental dropping of a match into the dry tumbler at the Troy Laundry about 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon, a small quantity of gasoline became ignited. In an effort to extinguish the gasoline, steam was turned into the dry tumbler. An explosion followed, which smashed a part of the machinery and shattered several panes of glass in the building. Aside from this damage, which amounts to about $85, and which is covered by insurance no other loss was incurred.

Patrons of the laundry are assured that none of their property was affected by the accident.

(ibid, page 10)
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Watkins Remedies, Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Photo courtesy: the Mike Fritz Collection, History of Idaho
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March 30

Bonners Ferry Herald. March 30, 1920, Page 1

Dr. Fry Member of State Board

Dr. E. E. Fry recently received word of his appointment as one of the six members of the state medical examination board, the appointment coming from R. O. Jones, commissioner of law enforcement.

The board will be in session next week and Dr. Fry left yesterday for Boise, planning to go to coast points enroute and to visit with his brother at Seattle and his mother of Astoria. Dr. Tewey, of Spokane, is here to assist Dr. Faucett in the absence of Dr. Fry.
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Schools To Close Two Days

The Bonners Ferry schools and a number of the country schools will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week in order that the teachers may attend the sessions of the Inland Empire Teacher’s Association to be held in Spokane those three days. Mrs. C. W. Flood, county superintendent of schools, has been asked to address the members of the association.
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Struck By a Blasted Rock

County Commissioner J. A. Welch had a narrow escape Friday from a fatal or serious accident when he was truck by a boulder weighing about 100 pounds which was blasted out of the road on the Rowell hill, northwest of town.

Commissioner Welch had been assisting in the road work and when the blast was ready he sought protection back of a stump. The rock was thrown farther than was expected and in falling to the ground just missed Mr. Welch’s head and struck his foot, bruising it severely but not breaking any bones.

Yesterday Mr. Welch was getting around on crutches.

source: Bonners Ferry Herald. (Bonners Ferry, Idaho), 30 March 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
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Bonners Ferry Herald. March 30, 1920, Page 2

Copeland News Notes

Mrs. Donehoo and daughter, Rosy, are on the sick list with the Spanish influenza.

Dorothy Chambers was taken seriously ill last Monday and her parents took her to Bonners Ferry where she has been under the care of Dr. Fry and is reported to be well again.

George Andrews was called to Bonners Ferry last Monday to attend his son, James, who underwent an operation at the Bonners Ferry hospital for appendicitis.
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Round Prairie News Notes

H. L. Sawer, of Eastport and a party of young people, started for Round Prairie to attend the dance last Saturday evening but only succeeded in getting as far as the Greenway hill where they were stalled on account of the mud and the car not being in good working order. Two cars also left Meadow Creek the same night for the dance but were compelled to give up the trip.

The men employed at the Ohio Match Co. camp are rejoicing over the arrival of a new cook after being without one for several days last week.

(ibid, page 2)
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Bonners Ferry Herald. March 30, 1920, Page 4

Local Pick-ups

Dr. D. E. Tewey, of Spokane, came here Wednesday and will remain for several weeks, assisting Drs. Fry and Faucett.

Violet Delorice Wilson, daughter of G. H. Wilson of Naples, died at the Bonners Ferry hospital on Friday of last week. The body was shipped to Eagle Bend, Minn., for burial. The deceased was two years old.

Mrs. Frank B. White returned home Thursday from Portland where she was called recently by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. W. D. Winter. Mrs. Winter accompanied Mrs. White here and will visit for some time with her sister.

Udo Nagel, of the Curley Creek district, came in Friday to consult with Dr. Fry regarding an infection in his eyes. The trouble started in a single day and left Nagel nearly blind. It is possible that the infection is due to the gassing that Nagel suffered in France.

Ed Fiest is at the Bonners Ferry hospital recovering from an operation for appendicitis which he underwent last Thursday.

(ibid, page 4)
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Bonners Ferry Herald. March 30, 1920, Page 5

Local Pick-ups

Mrs. Margaret Dehlbom is able to be up and around again after an illness of several weeks.

M. N. Woolwine was called to Spokane Saturday by word telling of the serious illness of his young son.

August Hess underwent an operation last week at the Bonners Ferry hospital for the removal of a growth on his eye.

James, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Andrews, of Copeland, recently underwent an operation at the Bonners Ferry hospital for appendicitis.

(ibid, page 5)
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Footnotes:

Footnote 1:

General Leonard Wood

General Wood in 1918 
source: By Internet Archive Book Images No restrictions.

Leonard Wood (October 9, 1860 – August 7, 1927) was a United States Army major general, physician, and public official. He served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba, and Governor General of the Philippines. He began his military career as an army doctor on the frontier, where he received the Medal of Honor. During the Spanish–American War, he commanded the Rough Riders, with Theodore Roosevelt as his second-in-command. Wood was bypassed for a major command in World War I, but then became a prominent Republican Party leader and a leading candidate for the 1920 presidential nomination.

continued: Wikipedia
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Personalities and Issues of the Presidential Election of 1920

Jeanne Rita Demling 1950 Loyola University Chicago Master’s Theses

Chapter VI. The Election as a “Solemn Referendum”

… Many wise forecasters did not hesitate to say that 1920 would be an auspicious year for “dark horse” candidates. Given a great war had failed to supply a popular hero and champion and there was no sound of that spontaneous acclaim that has sometimes greeted those popularly chosen to lead. Leonard Wood, who as governor general of Cuba had supervised the purging of yellow fever, a chief of staff of the United states Army, was regarded Theodore Roosevelt’s heir. The popularity of his name bloomed early, but Woods enthusiastic supporters would have been better pleased had it been delayed until the spring or early summer of the election year. Wood’s entrance into Ohio and Illinois had caused hard feelings among the favorite sons there and perhaps caused them to throw their votes at the Convention to a lesser man. A further handicap to Wood was the fact that he was a military man at a time when the United States was tired of all thing military. Nevertheless, Leonard Wood’s candidacy suffered its greatest setback with the charges of exorbitant campaign expenditures, with the intention to “buy the presidency.” Harry M. Daugherty, Harding’s campaign manager, claimed credit for the Senate investigation of funds:

I got the right man to pour into Senator Borah’s ear the truth about this vast expenditure of money in a primary election and suggested that the foundations of the Republic Were being destroyed by this method of making a President. Borah made an eloquent speach [sic] and demanded an immediate investigation by a Senatorial Committee, and got it. I was summoned to appear and testify. I answered all questions with great caution and I made no bitter accusations against our opponents. In fact I refused to make any accusations whatever.

A second, and more creditable, version of the Senate investigation was that the New York World, following a lead in a campaign speech by Senator Hiram Johnson which hit at the money gushing from the Wood headquarters, uncovered a list of Wood’s contributors which the World promptly turned over to Johnson’s ally in the Senate, Borah. The Senate, aroused by a blistering speech by Borah, appointed the Kenyon Committee to look into the matter.

The committee’s report on the campaign funds was as follows:

Leonard Wood ………. $1,773,303
Frank O. Lowden. ………. 414,000
Hiram W. Johnson ………. 194,000
Herbert Hoover. ………. 173,000
Warren G. Harding. ………. 113,000

Colonel William C. Proctor, manufacturer of Ivory Soap, had contributed $710,000 to Wood’s campaign chest; on the other hand, Lowden’s fund came from his own personal fortune. Wood’s huge campaign fund reflected no discredit on his honesty and was not an attempt to “buy the presidency.” The defense of his large expenditures was based upon the legitimate expenses made necessary by the Presidential primary, which forced an advertising campaign on a gigantic scale in order to secure delegates. Nevertheless for the Wood forces the investigation was a catastrophe; since it is almost certain that, without the Kenyon Committee exposures, Wood’s popularity and public record would have won the convention and then the election.

source: Loyola University Chicago
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Footnote 2:

Kuther

Henry Kuther, 29 years old, a young farmer residing near Ferdinand, died Monday of the influenza-pneumonia. Mr. Kuther, who was born at Keuterville, was a life-long resident of Idaho county.

Surviving him are his widow, three children, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuther, of Lewiston; a brother Joe Kuther, of Ferdinand, and four sisters, Mrs. Joe Buscher, Orofino; Mrs. Nick Kinzer, California; Mrs. Stricker, Cottonwood; Mrs. Henry Sprute, Fenn; and Mrs. Josephine Swearmine, Ferdinand.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning from the Catholic church in Ferdinand, with interment in the Ferdinand cemetery. A. J. Maugg Grangeville funeral director, was called to Ferdinand owing to the death of Mr. Kuther.

Idaho County Free Press. February 19, 1920
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Footnote 3:

Caduceus

For the (mis)usage as a medical symbol, see Caduceus as a symbol of medicine.

continued: Wikipedia
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Footnote 4:

March 1920 Aurora

March 22, 1920 – American Telephone and Telegraph telegraph service disrupted. Atlantic cable traffic reduced from 30 massages per day to one. Aurora seen over New York City. Women and children ran home to hide under bed sheets. [New York Times, March 23, 1920, p. 13]. Aurora borealis seen in Atlanta [The Atlanta Constitution, March 23, 1920, p. 1]. Jazzy aurora snarls wires, dazzles city [The Chicago Daily Tribune, March 23, 1920, p. 1]. The aurora borealis as Chicago saw it [Chicago Daily Tribune, March 23, 1920, p.5].

source: w/links to newspaper clippings
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Footnote 5:

Roundy “Scandal”

Mr. Roundy died of influenza October 1918, obituary in part #8 of this series (link)

See part #87 for the editorial “Another Widow Spoiled by the Pension” (link)
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Further Reading

Ten Myths About the 1918 Flu Pandemic

The ‘greatest pandemic in history’ was 100 years ago – but many of us still get the basic facts wrong

Richard Gunderman, The Conversation January 12, 2018 – Updated: March 17, 2020

A ward at the Mare Island Naval Hospital in California during the influenza epidemic, November 1918 Wikimedia Commons

Pandemic: It’s a scary word.

But the world has seen pandemics before, and worse ones, too. Consider the influenza pandemic of 1918, often referred to erroneously as the “Spanish flu.” Misconceptions about it may be fueling unfounded fears about COVID-19, and now is an especially good time to correct them.

In the pandemic of 1918, between 50 and 100 million people are thought to have died, representing as much as 5% of the world’s population. Half a billion people were infected.

Especially remarkable was the 1918 flu’s predilection for taking the lives of otherwise healthy young adults, as opposed to children and the elderly, who usually suffer most. Some have called it the greatest pandemic in history.

The 1918 flu pandemic has been a regular subject of speculation over the last century. Historians and scientists have advanced numerous hypotheses regarding its origin, spread and consequences. As a result, many of us harbor misconceptions about it.

By correcting these 10 myths, we can better understand what actually happened and learn how to prevent and mitigate such disasters in the future.

1. The pandemic originated in Spain

No one believes the so-called “Spanish flu” originated in Spain.

The pandemic likely acquired this nickname because of World War I, which was in full swing at the time. The major countries involved in the war were keen to avoid encouraging their enemies, so reports of the extent of the flu were suppressed in Germany, Austria, France, the United Kingdom and the U.S. By contrast, neutral Spain had no need to keep the flu under wraps. That created the false impression that Spain was bearing the brunt of the disease.

In fact, the geographic origin of the flu is debated to this day, though hypotheses have suggested East Asia, Europe and even Kansas.

2. The pandemic was the work of a ‘super-virus’

A Chicago Public Health poster outlines flu regulations during the pandemic. origins.osu.edu

The 1918 flu spread rapidly, killing 25 million people in just the first six months. This led some to fear the end of mankind, and has long fueled the supposition that the strain of influenza was particularly lethal.

However, more recent study suggests that the virus itself, though more lethal than other strains, was not fundamentally different from those that caused epidemics in other years.

Much of the high death rate can be attributed to crowding in military camps and urban environments, as well as poor nutrition and sanitation, which suffered during wartime. It’s now thought that many of the deaths were due to the development of bacterial pneumonias in lungs weakened by influenza.

3. The first wave of the pandemic was most lethal

Actually, the initial wave of deaths from the pandemic in the first half of 1918 was relatively low.

It was in the second wave, from October through December of that year, that the highest death rates were observed. A third wave in spring of 1919 was more lethal than the first but less so than the second.

Scientists now believe that the marked increase in deaths in the second wave was caused by conditions that favored the spread of a deadlier strain. People with mild cases stayed home, but those with severe cases were often crowded together in hospitals and camps, increasing transmission of a more lethal form of the virus.

4. The virus killed most people who were infected with it

In fact, the vast majority of the people who contracted the 1918 flu survived. National death rates among the infected generally did not exceed 20 percent.

However, death rates varied among different groups. In the U.S., deaths were particularly high among Native American populations, perhaps due to lower rates of exposure to past strains of influenza. In some cases, entire Native communities were wiped out.

Of course, even a 20 percent death rate vastly exceeds a typical flu, which kills less than one percent of those infected.

5. Therapies of the day had little impact on the disease

No specific anti-viral therapies were available during the 1918 flu. That’s still largely true today, where most medical care for the flu aims to support patients, rather than cure them.

One hypothesis suggests that many flu deaths could actually be attributed to aspirin poisoning. Medical authorities at the time recommended large doses of aspirin of up to 30 grams per day. Today, about four grams would be considered the maximum safe daily dose. Large doses of aspirin can lead to many of the pandemic’s symptoms, including bleeding.

However, death rates seem to have been equally high in some places in the world where aspirin was not so readily available, so the debate continues.

6. The pandemic dominated the day’s news

Public health officials, law enforcement officers and politicians had reasons to underplay the severity of the 1918 flu, which resulted in less coverage in the press. In addition to the fear that full disclosure might embolden enemies during wartime, they wanted to preserve public order and avoid panic.

However, officials did respond. At the height of the pandemic, quarantines were instituted in many cities. Some were forced to restrict essential services, including police and fire.

7. The pandemic changed the course of World War I

It’s unlikely that the flu changed the outcome of World War I, because combatants on both sides of the battlefield were relatively equally affected.

However, there is little doubt that the war profoundly influenced the course of the pandemic. Concentrating millions of troops created ideal circumstances for the development of more aggressive strains of the virus and its spread around the globe.

Patients receive care for the Spanish flu at Walter Reed Military Hospital, in Washington, D.C. origins.osu.edu

8. Widespread immunization ended the pandemic

Immunization against the flu as we know it today was not practiced in 1918, and thus played no role in ending the pandemic.

Exposure to prior strains of the flu may have offered some protection. For example, soldiers who had served in the military for years suffered lower rates of death than new recruits.

In addition, the rapidly mutating virus likely evolved over time into less lethal strains. This is predicted by models of natural selection. Because highly lethal strains kill their host rapidly, they cannot spread as easily as less lethal strains.

9. The genes of the virus have never been sequenced

In 2005, researchers announced that they had successfully determined the gene sequence of the 1918 influenza virus. The virus was recovered from the body of a flu victim buried in the permafrost of Alaska, as well as from samples of American soldiers who fell ill at the time.

Two years later, monkeys infected with the virus were found to exhibit the symptoms observed during the pandemic. Studies suggest that the monkeys died when their immune systems overreacted to the virus, a so-called “cytokine storm.” Scientists now believe that a similar immune system overreaction contributed to high death rates among otherwise healthy young adults in 1918.

10. The world is no better prepared today than it was in 1918

Severe influenza epidemics tend to occur every few decades, and the latest one is upon us.

Today scientists know more about how to isolate and handle large numbers of ill and dying patients, and physicians can prescribe antibiotics, not available in 1918, to combat secondary bacterial infections. To such common-sense practices as social distancing and hand-washing, contemporary medicine can add the creation of vaccinations and anti-viral drugs.

For the foreseeable future, viral epidemics will remain a regular feature of human life. As a society, we can only hope that we have learned the great pandemic’s lessons sufficiently well to quell the current COVID-19 challenge.

from: The Smithsonian
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Road Reports Jan 23, 2022

Please share road reports. Winter travel conditions. Most back country roads are not maintained. This time of year there is deep snow in higher elevations. Conditions can change quickly, be prepared for snow, ice, rocks and/or trees in the road. Remember there is no cell phone service. Please turn on your vehicle lights when traveling our narrow mountain roads, you are not the only vehicle on the one lane road.

Yellow Pine: This morning an average of 21″ snow on the ground, received 3 1/2″ snow Jan 20th. Local streets are snow packed, icy in some places, main paths have been plowed. Please respect residents and wildlife and SLOW DOWN.
Drivers, please don’t speed through neighborhoods. Locals brake for kids, dogs, horses, deer, elk and squirrels.
link: Local Forecast
Yellow Pine Webcams (check date on images)
Link: to YP North webcam
Link: to YP West webcam

Highway 55 May be Closed – check with ITD
Report Saturday evening, Jan 22nd, ID 55: Road closed. Between Gardena Road (13 miles north of the Horseshoe Bend area) and Round Valley Road (10 miles south of the Cascade area). The road is closed. There’s been a rock fall. Consider using an alternate route.
Construction on ID-55 near Smiths Ferry has been suspended for the winter. Crews have winterized the work zone and removed equipment from the area for the season. All lanes on ID-55 are now open and will stay completely open until construction resumes mid-March 2022.

Warm Lake Highway: Open
Note: Snowed several inches on Jan 20th.
Report Wednesday (Jan 19) mail truck driver says there are a few open patches of pavement on the road. A little icy in the shade.
link: SNOTEL Big Creek Summit 6580′

South Fork Road: Open
Note: Snowed several inches on Jan 20th.
Report Wednesday (Jan 19) mail truck driver says packed snow floor up top, some bare patches on the lower part, icy in the shade.
link: Tea Pot Weather Station 5175′
link: South Fork Stream Gauge

EFSF Road: Open
Note: Snowed several inches on Jan 20th.
Report Wednesday (Jan 19) mail truck driver says snow floor and icy in spots. No rocks.

Upper Johnson Creek Road (Trail): Closed to wheeled vehicles.
Report Monday (Jan 17) “watch for a small slide toward the top of Landmark, on Warm Lake Rd.” Video posted on YP General Store’s FB page. Looks like you can get around it.
Report Wednesday (Jan 12) report the county groomer worked the trail between Warm Lake and Wapiti Meadow Ranch
Lower Johnson Creek Road: Open
Note: Snowed several inches on Jan 20th.
The lower end plowed on Jan 17th.
Link: to Johnson Creek Airstrip Webcam
Link: to Johnson Creek North Webcam (check date on image.)
Link: Johnson Creek Stream Gauge
Note: The elevation at Landmark is 6,630 feet

Lick Creek: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Lick Creek Summit is 6,877 feet

Profile Creek Road: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Profile summit is 7607 feet.

Big Creek Webcams (check date on images)
Link: to Big Creek Webcam North
Link: to Big Creek Webcam South

Yellow Pine to Stibnite: Open
Jan 9th evening update: “The road is about 12 feet wide right now. Plowed and drivable. Most turn outs are open. Access to Profile creek turn around is plow out also. We will keep working on it this week. Not perfect but passable.” – Dave
link: Stibnite Weather Station 6594′

Stibnite to Thunder Mountain: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Monumental Summit is 8590 feet.

Big Creek to Elk Summit to Warrens Road: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The elevation at Elk Summit is nearly 9000 feet.

Deadwood Summit: Closed to wheeled travel
No current report.
Note: The approx. elevation at Deadwood Summit is 6,883 feet.
link: SNOTEL Deadwood Summit 6860′

Valley County Road Maintenance Dashboard Link:

Payette Avalanche Center Link:
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Weather Reports Jan 16-22, 2022

Jan 16 Weather:

At 10am it was 18 degrees and mostly thin haze in the sky. At 1120am it appears mostly clear. At 3pm it was 37 degrees, very thin haze over most of the sky. At 5pm it was 28 degrees and thin high haze over most of ths sky. At 630pm it looked rather hazy, bright moon above the ridge. At 1030pm thicker haze, weak moonlight.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 17, 2022 at 10:00AM
Overcast
Max temperature 42 degrees F
Min temperature 15 degrees F
At observation 21 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 18 1/2 inch
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Jan 17 Weather:

At 10am it was 21 degrees and overcast. Overcast at 1230pm. At 3pm it was 37 degrees, overcast and slight breeze. At 5pm it was 33 degrees, calm and overcast. At 1030pm patchy clouds and filtered moonlight.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 18, 2022 at 10:00AM
Mostly cloudy
Max temperature 38 degrees F
Min temperature 15 degrees F
At observation 16 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 18 1/2 inch
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Jan 18 Weather:

At 10am it was 16 degrees and mostly cloudy. At 1230pm it was mostly clear. At 3pm it was 39 degrees and broken overcast. At 515pm it was 33 degrees and mostly cloudy. At 1030pm it was overcast and very weak moonlight.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 19, 2022 at 10:00AM
Mostly cloudy
Max temperature 42 degrees F
Min temperature 16 degrees F <– previous AM
At observation 28 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 18 1/2 inch
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Jan 19 Weather:

At 10am it was 28 degrees and mostly cloudy. At 120pm mostly cloudy. At 3pm it was 39 degrees, mostly cloudy and light breeze. At 520pm it was 34 degrees, partly cloudy and calmer. Looked mostly clear at 1045pm, bright moon. At 230am it looked cloudy.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 20, 2022 at 10:00AM
Low overcast
Max temperature 41 degrees F
Min temperature 15 degrees F
At observation 26 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 18 1/2 inch
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Jan 20 Weather:

At 10am it was 26 degrees and low overcast. Started snowing at 1010am. Socked in low and steady snow at 12pm. At 3pm it was 31 degrees, light breeze, socked in and moderate snowfall, approx. 2.5″-3″ new snow so far. Probably stopped snowing around 430pm. At 510pm it was 31 degrees, not snowing and breaks in the overcast. Looked cloudy at 11pm and not snowing.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 21, 2022 at 10:00AM
Overcast
Max temperature 32 degrees F
Min temperature 24 degrees F
At observation 27 degrees F
Precipitation 0.27 inch
Snowfall 3.5 inch
Snow depth 22 inch
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Jan 21 Weather:

At 10am it was 27 degrees and overcast. At 1230pm breaks in the cloud cover. At 3pm it was 37 degrees, mostly high clouds and a bit breezy. At 520pm it was 29 degrees and partly cloudy to mostly clear, very nice colors and slight breeze. At 11pm it looked partly cloudy with big bright moon.

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 22, 2022 at 10:00AM
Clear
Max temperature 40 degrees F
Min temperature 7 degrees F
At observation 8 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 21 inch
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Jan 22 Weather:

At 10am it was 8 degrees and clear. At 1220pm it was clear and sunny. At 3pm it was 34 degrees, chilly breezes and clear sky. At 520pm it was 25 degrees, partly cloudy and calmer. Likely mostly clear at 11pm

NOAA Weather report:

Observation time January 23, 2022 at 10:00AM
Mostly clear
Max temperature 38 degrees F
Min temperature 8 degrees F <– previous AM
At observation 11 degrees F
Precipitation 0.00 inch
Snowfall 0.0 inch
Snow depth 21 inch
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Update: ID 55 Road open Jan 24, 2022

Update: message from ITD that the road would reopen around 9pm, Monday January 24th.

ID 55 Road closed Jan 22, 2022
Updated Today at 10:48 PM MST [From ITD]
Between Gardena Road (13 miles north of the Horseshoe Bend area) and Round Valley Road (10 miles south of the Cascade area). The road is closed. There’s been a rock fall. Consider using an alternate route.

Winter Weather Advisory Jan 20, 8am to 5pm

Winter Weather Advisory Jan 20, 8am to 5pm

Yellow Pine Forecast

Today A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow. High near 36. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light and variable wind.

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
425 AM MST Thu Jan 20 2022

West Central Mountains-Upper Weiser River-
425 AM MST Thu Jan 20 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 3 inches in the valleys, except up to 5 inches in the
  mountains, and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...West Central Mountains and Upper Weiser River zones.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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