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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. . . . “  This welcome plan should have been addressed years ago before they become a drain on our state’s general fund.  According to the article the plan will go before JFAC on February 1.  I have said in several conversations that if they raised the fees slightly, it would help with the cost.   I’m certainly willing to pay $1 more to camp in a state park.  The article didn’t mention any changes to the cost of the annual state parks pass, but a small increase there certainly shouldn’t affect sales.  Until now, I figured very few would even buy the annual pass, not knowing if there were going to be very many state parks still open.  Cudos to those who have worked hard and provided input to come up with a plan.  As a Hagerman resident I am pleased that we will not be looking at closure of the state parks in our area.  Read the entire Times News article.

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Visit Us at the SCI Convention

We’re at SCI in Reno all week, drop us a line if you’d like to hook up. The easiest way to get in touch is cory@gothunts.com

If you’ve never been, you should make it a point to visit the first chance you get. It’s an incredible show.

See the original article at GotHunts.com

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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

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Learn more about Magic Valley Communities

When considering moving to a community it is helpful to see what is going on in that commmunity at the governing and Chamber of Commerce levels.  We are would like to provide links to the Magic Valley community websites and blogs below:
City of Hagerman
Hagerman Chamber
City of Jerome
City of Kimberly
City of Buhl
City of Twin Falls [...]

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Idaho Budget Cutting could negatively affect Recreational Opportunities

I just read about another wonderful state park that is in jeopardy of loosing its funding from the State of Idaho.  That park is Harriman State Park located in Island Park.  It is a wonderful park along the banks of the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River, home of beautiful, elusive rainbow trout, wildlife, birds, history.  Over the years I’ve visited it in the winter on cross country skis, and in the summer while fly fishing.  It would be a shame to see this park and others in our great state go by the wayside because of budget cuts.  Other parks that are threatened include Thousand Springs State Park Complex  in the Hagerman area.  Communicate with your legislators about these parks and their importance to our communities.  Read more about Hariman State Park, Thousand Springs State Park Complex

Legislative and governor contact information:

Governor

Representative Donna Pence
Representative Jim Patrick
Representative John "Bert" Stevenson
Representative Leon Smith
Representative Maxine Bell
Representative Scott Bedke
Representative Sharon Block	
Representative Stephen Hartgen
Representative Wendy Jacquet
Senator Bert Brackett
Senator Chuck Coiner
Senator Clint Stennett
Senator Dean Cameron
Senator Denton Darrington	

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Try some yummy Tex-Mex at Thunderbird Restaurant in Hagerman!

Thunderbird Restaurant, located at 120 Main Street West in the scenic town of  Hagerman, has great Tex-Mex food with a casual, colorful atmosphere. Shaded outdoor dining is available during the summer months. They also have 2 rooms for private parties. Winter hours are 8 am to 2 pm, Monday through Saturday, however, …

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Keep Thousand Springs State Park Open

One of the concerns when the State of Idaho bought several properties along Billingsley Creek was the on going maintenance that would be required to keep the properties from becoming weed patches and thus eyesores.  The state combined these properties with other parks in the area to form what became known as Thousand Springs State Park. The park is an asset to the community of Hagerman, providing a venue for Blues in the Park, a weekend Flea Market, Annual 1000 Springs Art Show, fun runs, and chamber events to name a few.  If the state closes the many segments of this park it is in jeopardy of becoming the eyesore that was feared and thus a detriment to this delightful community.  There are enough challenges to small communities in these times, that we don’t need the state to through another cog in the wheel.  It is important to find a way to keep the park system open.

A Times News article today says, “everything is on the table as the state of Idaho tries to shrink government services to fit declining tax revenues. But we’d hate to see Thousand Springs State Park — truly one of the Magic Valley’s natural treasures — become one of the casualties.  .  .  . The Thousand Springs complex is a second home for many Magic Valley families during the summer months, and a significant source of income for the Hagerman area. It’s worth saving, even if someone other than the state has to do it.” Read entire article.

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Gooding Hospital CEO Speaking Schedule

Hear about the services that will be available at the  North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding, Idaho, opening in March 2010 and the upcoming Charity Clinic at several community meetings where CEO, Earl Fitzpatrick will be speaking.  The schedule is:

Thursday, 12/3 – 7 PM Wendell City Council

Monday, 12/7 – 7 PM Gooding City Council

Wednesday, 12/9 – 12 Noon Hagerman Chamber

Monday, 12/14 – 7 PM Richfield city Council

Wednesday, 12/16 – 7 PM Bliss City Council

Thursday, 12/17 – 7 PM Fairfield City Council

Monday, 1/11 – 6 PM Gooding Lion’s Club

Tuesday, 1/12 – 7 PM Glenns Ferry City Council

Wednesday, 1/13 – 12 Noon Wendell Chamber

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341 W Salmon, Hagerman, Idaho 83332

Comfortable, low maintenance brick home with wide hallway and spacious rooms. The mature landscape offers shade, apple trees, and plenty of space for a garden, with room to add a shop. The covered patio offers shade near the Buckeye ditch which borders the property.

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140 W Orchard, Hagerman, Idaho 83332

Comfortable home close to schools, stores, and library with hot tub on private, fenced deck.  This would be a great starter home, rental, or get away to Hagerman’s milder climate.

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