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Gooding’s North Canyon Medical Center Update

Board members took a tour of the soon to be open North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding this morning.    With the ribbon cutting coming up on February 12th, it is all but complete with most of the equipment , artwork, and furnishings in place.    What an impressive facility!  Administration is to be congratulated for a great job.  The public will be able to take tours on February 12th following the 2 PM ribbon cutting and again on February 13th.  After public tours are complete the process of sterilization will begin to prepare the facility for its opening on March 2, 2010.  If you can’t attend the public tours, here are a few pictures to show you what to expect.

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Fairfield, Idaho’s Soldier Mountain Reopens

Almost a year  ago the lodge at Soldier Mountain Resort, owned by Bruce Willis near  Fairfield, Idaho was destroyed by fire.    Friday the resort reopened with a newly build lodge and many of the regulars there.  When my childern still living at home we alternated skiing between Soldier Mountain and Pomerelle.   Both resorts have provided us with many great memories through the years.  The reopening of Soldier Mountain should be welcomed by area residents.  Times News reporter  Nate Poppino wrote about the reopeing of Soldlier Mountain Resort.

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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.

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Shoshone Provides Opportunity to Meet with State Officials

Shoshone with be the “capital for a day” according to an article in the Idaho Mountain Express.   The event will be Wednesday, January 27th.  Those who want to know more and have a chance to meet with Governor Otter and members of his cabinet read the details in the Idaho Mountain Express.

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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.

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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.

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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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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 down Idaho Public Television or dismantling our State Park System?  Read more about the Idaho Public Television proposal.

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Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind asset to Gooding, Idaho

One of the largest employers in the City of Gooding also provides an excellent education for youth who are deaf or blind.  Learn about the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind on their website.

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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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