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North Canyon Medical Center UPdate
Another Wonderful Update on our New Hospital Earlier this week, we received fire & safety Certificate of Occupancy Today, we received verbal approval by the Department of Health and Welfare for Hospital Occupancy (they were very impressed) We have some final minor inspections for the pharmacy, but at this point we can occupy the facility and provide healthcare services. Final signoff... [Read more]
4505 Meadow Lane, Buhl, Idaho 83316
Great ranch style home in gated community with recent addition. Spacious bedrooms with two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Features include geothermal water source heat, propane fireplace, hardwood flooring, spacious kitchen, and front porch overlooking small lake. Virtual Tour AVI format Virtual Tour MP4 Format Read More →
Magic Valley Fly Fishers Host Annual Banquet
Magic Valley Fly Fishers will be hosting their 41st annual banquet on February 20th featuring FrankSmethurst, noted TV host and guide. Register by February 17, 2010. See details at Magic Valley Fly Fishers. This is a fun event, with raffles, silent auctions, awards, and a great program. The Turf Club always provides a great meal. Read More →
Fly Tying Classes
Fly tying classes are being offered during the month of February by Ron Hicks. See details at Magic Valley Fly Fishers site. Read More →
Fly Fishing Derby Planned
Clear Lake Country Club is planning a Fly Fishing Derby on February13th. It sounds like a fun event. Register early as there is a limit to how many can enter. Read more at Magic Valley Fly Fishers. Read More →
Idaho Banks Strength Helps Support the State’s Economy
Robb Hicken wrote in an article in the Idaho Business Review that :Banks in Idaho look bright: Despite challenges, banks move forward”. He discusses the benefits of having sound Idaho banks to Idaho’s economy and some of the challenges the state faces as the economy recovers. Read More →
Guidance on New $6,500 Tax Credit for Repeat Home Buyers
If you have questions about the the $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers, the IRS has published guidance to help consumers better understand the requirements. This Washington Post article gives an explanation of the credit and provides a link to the IRS for more information. A little research led me to this IRS link [...] Read More →
Good News! Idaho has a Plan to Keep Parks Open
I was glad to read the article in the Times News written by Ben Botkin that stated “Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Idaho Parks and Recreation Department Director Nancy Merrill announced on Friday plans aimed at shifting the agency’s dependence away from the state’s general fund and making Idaho’s parks more self-sustaining through business plans tailored for each park. . . . “ ... [Read more]
Philosophy, finances behind push to trim Idaho PTV
I’ve been reading about another action that Idaho’s Governor Butch Otter is taking to cut costs. He is trying to shut down Idaho Public Television. I think this would be a travesty. I particularly enjoy watching Outdoor Idaho that is produced by this network and know many others who also watch it ans several of the other programs. Can’t he find solutions other than shutting... [Read more]
Bird Viewing in Hagerman Idaho
I am not a very knowledgable birder, but do enjoy spotting and photoing the myriad of birds seen in the Hagerman Valley. Last Saturday we went for a drive so some of our favorite sites and saw this bird that I thought was and egret. In pulling out my bird book found that I was right. We also saw quite a few swans some of which are shown in the other photo . Read More →
