CURIOUS MIND COLUMNIST {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Q: Williams-Brackett Is the old fair office still used? A: “Only for storage,” said John Pitz, Twin Falls County Fair manager. The original fair office started out as the residence of the fair manager.
Longtime manager Tom Parks’ lived in the home until the 1950s when the fair built him a new residence where the current office stands. Parks lived in the new home, “until they moved that modular in right along Fair Avenue,” Pitz said. We tore that down and remodeled the house in 1996 when they bought the house on the east side of the fairgrounds.
” An additional five acres came with the house on the east end of the grounds. Parks was the Twin Falls County Fair manager/secretary from 1935 to 1964, when he died. He ran the fair from 1932-35 without financial funds from the county.
Williams-Brackett Q: Why does Tommy’s Express put a black glove on hitches, and why do you place a bag on my rear windshield wiper? A: “Tommy’s Express Car Wash puts a black, latex glove on a hitch if it is greasy. We don’t want the grease to transfer to equipment and then get grease on the cars behind them in the wash,” said Veronica Duran, Tommy’s Express Management Team at the Burley Overland Avenue site. They’ve been operating since April 2022.
According to Tommy’s Express Car Wash Guest Services, “Some vehicle models are extra attracted to our wash and like to hold on and not let go. In order to protect your vehicle’s wiper and our wash, we place a biodegradable bag over your rear wiper.” “Switching to biodegradable plastic bags helps everyone.
Curious about the science behind how biodegrading works? 1.) A special additive makes the plastic film react to UV light and degrade. 2.
) After exposure to light, the film attracts microbes that further degrade the film into biomass. If a plastic bag falls off a car, its direct sunlight exposure forces a microbe-rich environment, and the bag should biodegrade quickly.” The biodegradable protective sleeve is free of charge.
Owners Trent Ferrin, right, and Johnny Miller explain the various wash options at Tommy's Express Car Wash in Burley in March 2022, shortly before the location's grand opening. The Twin Falls owner did not comment. There are two locations in Twin Falls and Burley.
A Tommy’s Express will open soon in Jerome at 2703 S. Lincoln Ave. Williams-Brackett Q : “If someone is under a protection order, will that show up on a background check for employment?” A: “If someone is currently under the protection of CPOR (Civil Protection Order) that information will show up on a driver’s license check or criminal history check whether they are the petitioner (person who sought the protection order) or the respondent (subject of the protection order),” Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Sgt.
Ken Mencl. “One of the main stipulations when it comes to a CPOR is that the respondent cannot possess firearms or ammunition. If the person’s job requires them to be armed such as the case of a law enforcement officer or an armed carrier, in that case it would be difficult to retain their employment, unless the employer works at keeping that person until the case has been adjudicated,” Mencl said.
“Being under the stipulation of a CPOR doesn’t necessarily mean someone has been charged with a crime, it means that until a judge decides differently, the respondent cannot be near the petitioner,” he said. “This could create problems if both people worked for the same employer, go to the same church, etc.” The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office maintain these orders and the records.
“Protection orders are sealed cases,” sheriff’s office spokesperson Lori Stewart said. “The average person cannot see them on iCourts, the Idaho Repository. “I know they will come up on a check if someone is attempting to buy a gun,” Stewart said.
“So the question is, what kind of access the people who run the background check for employment has — and I don’t have that answer. “The person who has an order against them is not allowed to have a gun in their possession. As far as employment, there is nothing in the statute, but certainly with Idaho being a ‘work at will’ employment state — I guess an employer could see or use that as an issue if they do choose.
” This means there is no set length for an employment relationship and either the employer or the employee may end it at any time, with or without notice; with or without cause. “I don’t know what kind of access is granted and to whom,” Stewart said. Any violation of the civil protection order is a misdemeanor and will result in a criminal prosecution.
Williams-Brackett Q : “Is the town pronounced Shoshone or like Shoshoni?” A: “Shoshone” is the nation. “Shoshoni” refers to the people and the language. Just as “America” is the nation and “Americans” are the people.
Lyrics to Shoshone schools' fight song are displayed on a flag in the school. Although Shoshone’s fight song, written in 1938, uses artistic license with "Shoshoni," the town and the school are pronounced "Shoshone." “The fight song does say Shoshoni and it is pronounced that way in the song,” Shoshone Middle-High School Principal Kelly Chapman said.
“That is the only time that I am aware that we are referred to as Shoshoni.” Music instructor F.J.
Haruda wrote the school song in December 1938. “Our town is pronounced Shoshone,” Connie Taylor, secretary and treasurer of the Lincoln County Historical Society. “Shoshone is one of oldest towns in the Magic Valley located on the Oregon Short Line Railroad.
“In 1881, it was a little settlement on Little Wood River called ‘Naples’ and ‘Junction City.’ Before that it was called ‘Big Bottoms’ by cowboys who drove their cattle from the Wood River country to the Snake River plains. The name of this little oasis in the desert was changed to ‘Shoshone’ from the Indian word meaning ‘Great Spirit,’” Taylor said.
The film and production crew for “Newe, The Shoshone People,” shot scenes the weekend of Feb. 2-4 in Ruby Valley, Spring Creek and Elko. “In the 1870s, the Shoshoni and Bannock Indian tribes roamed the central Snake River area and north of the foothills on the Camas Prairie,” she said.
“In the summer they dug camas roots on the prairie and fished for salmon along the Snake River. “Back in the 1880s cowboys who drove their stock from Wood River country to Snake River plains for winter feed passed through Shoshone,” Taylor said. “They called Shoshone town site, ‘Big Bottoms.
’ It was an expanse of sagebrush at that time, but the next spring when they took their cattle back, the cowboys found the entire area covered in water. It was overflow of Little Wood River as there had been deep snow in the mountains that winter. This is why they call our area ‘Big Bottoms.
’ Or some refer to it as ‘Big Flats.’ “Then as construction camps were built alongside the new rail tracks it was called ‘Naples.’ Soon thereafter it was called Junction City.
Early 1883 it was named Shoshone.” Williams-Brackett Q: Who is responsible for mowing or burning the weeds in a right of way? A: “In Twin Falls County we have highway districts that maintain a certain amount of right of way on roadsides,” said Kali Sherrill, superintendent of Twin Falls County Noxious Weed Control. “However, property owners own to the middle of the road.
The noxious weed law states that noxious weed control is the property owner’s responsibility. With that being said it definitely depends on where it is.” According to Twin Falls city code 7-5-2, every owner, tenant or occupant of private property within the city shall cut and remove the weeds and grass and clean and remove rubbish as often as necessary to keep the property neat, and to prevent weeds from seeding on said private property to the center of any street or alley along or in front of such property, including the parking within and the curbing abutting such property.
The right of way extends at least 8 feet from the edge of shoulder or pavement. The penalty is $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation, and $300 for the third. “Property owners are responsible for mowing the weeds within their property lines.
The highway district does not burn weeds,” said Travis Brewer with the Filer Highway District. The Twin Falls Highway District mows the edge of the roadway about 5 feet of the borrow pit and around the intersections, "then we spray for broadleaf weed control,” said Kenny Spencer, director of the district. “The Buhl Highway District is responsible for maintaining the district’s rights of way, including mowing, spraying for weed control, and cleanup of large debris,” said Hailey Sears, district clerk for the Buhl Highway District.
“A property owner may request to have a no-spray zone of their property from the district but will then become liable for the maintenance of their section of the district’s right of way. Maintenance on any private irrigation ditches in the district’s right of way will fall on the property owner.” There are several methods of vegetation control, including mowing, herbicides, weed-whacking, hand removal, and controlled burns.
Even goats have been used along 3700 North to reduce brush. Williams-Brackett Q: Gooding County had a project to build wind breaks on Idaho Highway 46. I've heard that farmers in Iowa are paid by the state to leave a few rows of corn next to highways for wind breaks.
Has Twin Falls County considered doing anything like this for Highway 93 between Twin Falls and Hollister? The drifting snow can get pretty dangerous even with the snow plows running non-stop. A: “The Idaho Transportation Department uses various techniques along different stretches of highway to minimize drifting,” said Jesse Gwin, former spokesman for the Idaho Transportation Department. “ITD can utilize temporary and permanent snow fencing.
However, these are normally set up before winter. ITD will also use a technique of snow trenching that creates a natural drift barrier. These are a few more common techniques, but there are other options.
But ITD also has to factor in resources and money to determine what option to use. We do not currently utilize corn rows due to how crops are grown in Idaho. “However, one vital aspect for these techniques to successfully block snow drifts is that ITD needs enough access to right-of-way,” Gwin said.
“When placing a snow fence it has to be calculated correctly otherwise the drifts will pile back on the roadway. “And, when considering the U.S.
93 stretch between Twin Falls and Hollister the right-of-way is narrow. So, the maintenance sheds work around the clock during storms to maintain these areas,” Gwin said. “I have been with the Gooding Soil Conservation District for 20 years and they probably have had the Trees Against the Wind Project around 1986,” said Barbara Messick, administrative assistant for the Gooding Soil Conservation District.
“We started this project because of drifting snow that caused many accidents and deaths on the road, and especially the death of Jim Hollifield. “I believe it all started working with Harold Wartluft and Joe Pavkov for the first few windbreaks then Faulkner Land and Livestock because they had sheep. Mike, John and Jay Faulkner also have land along Highway 46 so we've worked with them for a Trees Against the Wind project,” Messick said.
“Because I work in the Wood River Soil and Water Conservation District in Shoshone, we also established a windbreak/screen on Highway 75 with Mark Kerner of Bootjack Dairy. So, we continue to try. “Today, we have had trouble getting anyone else to buy in because they either graze or can't get water to them.
It was and still is a great project," she said. "In Wyoming ranchers and land owners are paid to plant trees and grasses along roads for wind breaks..
. they call it a ‘living snow fence.’" Williams-Brackett Q: How come Twin Falls County has such an unfriendly street numbering system? All I find are north and east streets, with north streets starting at the south end of the county near Jackpot, Nevada.
Where are the west and south streets? I suppose whoever started the street number system is long dead, but county could rectify the situation. Maybe everything west of Blue Lakes Blvd. could be west and all south of Addison could be south? A: “Thank you for bringing up your concerns about the street numbering system in the city of Twin Falls and Twin Falls County,” said Matthew Long, a Twin Falls city building official.
“It’s understandable that a seemingly one-sided orientation can be confusing for residents and visitors alike. While I don’t have specific information on the history of the street numbering system in Twin Falls County, it’s not uncommon for such systems to be established based on historical development patterns or other local considerations. “If you’re looking for a resolution or further information on this matter, I recommend reaching out directly to the Twin Falls County Planning and Zoning Department or the County Clerk’s Office.
They would likely have more insight into the history of the street numbering system and whether any adjustments or improvements are being considered,” Long said. “The addressing system in place is typically designed as a grid to enhance emergency response capabilities,” he said. Laura Wilson, a planner with the Twin Falls County Community Development Services, provided documents explaining the process.
According to the Twin Falls County addressing standards, Twin Falls County rural addressing originates from the southwest corner of Twin Falls County, the grid system extends north and east with road numbers increasing by 100 for each mile away from the origin. The Twin Falls County Board of County Commissioners adopted the grid address system, an ordinance that was approved in 1992. Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more.
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What is it? A: “It is almost certainly a set of recently launched Starlink satellites,” said Chris Anderson, coordinator for the Centennial Observatory at the Herrett Center for Arts & Science at the College of Southern Idaho. “The easiest way to confirm this is by visiting www.heavens-above.
com and entering your location. It will tell you when satellites were/will be visible from that location, including Starlink.” Starlink is a satellite network developed by SpaceX to provide internet to remote locations, launching since 2019.
“At this point, there are literally thousands of them in orbit. However, they are only visible in ‘trains’ shortly after they launch. They are first placed into a low orbit in a line when they are visible.
Then, they are boosted to higher orbits where they are not visible to the unaided eye (and no longer so close to one another),” Anderson said. The satellites appear as a string of pearls or a train of bright lights. Space.
com reported a Starlink satellite has a lifespan of approximately five years and SpaceX eventually hopes to have as many as 42,000 satellites in orbit. As of July 2023, there are 4,519 Starlink satellites. Anderson said “The link provided is probably one of the better ways to know when a Starlink train is visible.
But SpaceX is launching them every few weeks, so it’s not difficult to see them if you know when to look.” Recently, Starlink G7-10 launched successfully on Jan. 14 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Another launch was Jan. 15 from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. According to Heavens Above, satellites are only visible when they are lit by the sun, but the observer on the ground is already in darkness.
They are normally only visible a few hours after sunset, or before sunrise. The brightness of a spacecraft is influenced by several factors, including its size, orientation, reflectivity of its surfaces, distance from the observer, and the angle between the sun, spacecraft, and observer, reported the web site. Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more.
From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to personalized content based on your preferences to customized text sizes, the Times-News app is built for you and your life. Don’t have the app? Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Williams-Brackett Q: Where was the cemetery near Salmon Dam, and how many were buried before they were moved to Twin Falls ? A: “Other than the two burials at Gray’s Landing, I do not know of a cemetery at Salmon Dam,” said Karen Quinton, local author and historian.
“Thomas McBeth Gray and Mae Gray Wilson were both buried at the home place and moved at the time of the filling of the backwaters. They are buried in the Twin Falls Cemetery and have a marker indicating their place of burial.” Gray’s Landing is located 10.
3 miles south of Rogerson, off of U.S. Highway 93 on Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir.
Thomas MacBeth Gray was born about 1832 in Shelby County, Tennessee, and died June 15, 1900. Gray arrived in Washington Territory in the late 1850s. He married Susan Adams in 1864, and they had 12 children.
The Gray’s moved to Marsh Basin (Albion) around 1875 or 1876. According to Life in the Saddle on the South Idaho Desert compiled and edited by Karen Quinton, Gray “was the first assessor of Cassia County and remained in the area until 1889, when he moved to Rock Creek.” Thomas Gray “died at the ranch and was buried there.
When the Salmon Dam was built his grave was moved to the Twin Falls Cemetery,” wrote Quinton. Gray died of cancer. Twin Falls Cemetery was established in 1906.
Thomas Gray’s daughter, May Susan Gray was born in December 1885. She married William J. Wilson, in Twin Falls on Oct.
26, 1907. May died June 3, 1909, when she was 24. According to the Twin Falls Weekly News on June 4, 1909, “Mrs.
Mary [sic] Wilson died at her home five miles above the Salmon river dam site, on Thursday, June 3. Mrs. Wilson was a daughter of Mrs.
Gray of Rock Creek...
Temporary interment will be at the residence. Later the body will be brought to the Twin Falls cemetery.” Salmon Dam was built in 1910 to provide water for irrigation to farms.
The Twin Falls News reported on Dec. 6, 1910, “Alex Gray returned yesterday from Salmon river, where he had been to have the remains of his father, T.M.
Gray, and his sister May, removed to the Twin Falls Cemetery. T.M.
Gray was buried 10 years ago on his home ranch and his daughter, later. Owing to the fact that the ranch will soon be submerged, they were removed.” The Gray home site is under the backwater of the Salmon Dam, Quinton reported.
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Williams-Brackett Q: Why is the Salmon River called that if there’s no salmon in it? A: “The river was named for the salmon found in it,” said Ashley Haycock, Twin Falls County Historical Society museum administrator. “The book Idaho Place Names by Lalia Boone and other sources talk about William Clark originally naming the river Lewis River in 1805 because they believed Meriweather Lewis to be the ‘first white man to visit its waters,’” Haycock said. “It was also called the ‘River of No Return’ since you could float or row downstream but not upstream but was finally named Salmon River for the bounty of salmon in the waters.
Several Native American tribes lived near the river to harvest the salmon.” “The Salmon River from the North Fork to Long Tom Bar hosts four federally listed fish species and provides designated critical habitat for Snake River sockeye and Snake River spring/summer chinook (salmon). It is a key area for the survival and recovery of federally listed salmon, steelhead, and bull trout.
In terms of habitat, this reach is an important migratory route for salmon...
,” the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System website says. “At one time Idaho had some of the most abundant salmon runs but the numbers have decreased dramatically from the early days of the area. The U.
S. Geological Survey cites logging, dams, overfishing, weather, pollution, and disease as the cause for decline in salmon,” Haycock said. “The Salmon River is the longest river in the contiguous U.
S. that is completely contained with the boundaries of one state,” wrote author Boone. Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more.
From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to personalized content based on your preferences to customized text sizes, the Times-News app is built for you and your life. Don’t have the app? Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Q: How was the Gem Prep school approved to build across from the Twin Falls Gun Club on Federation Road? I thought guns weren't allowed 1,000 feet from school property.
A: “The reality is schools are located within 1,000 feet of firearms all the time,” said Josh Palmer, spokesman for the city of Twin Falls. “The law as it was passed under the ‘Gun Free Schools Act of 1990,’ excludes the possession of firearms on private property. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives also has a guide to the law which can be found at atf.
gov , which again specifically excludes possession of firearms on private property that is not part of the school grounds. So businesses, homeowners, etc. can have guns even while being immediately next to a school.
” According to Congress.gov , the 101st Congress summarized H.R.
3757 Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 – “Amends the Federal criminal code to impose criminal penalties for the possession or discharge of a firearm in a public elementary or secondary school zone, with exceptions for licensed or authorized individuals or programs.” The ATF’s Gun Free School Zone Notice reports once a customer leaves private property located within 1,000 feet of a school with a firearm, they may be in violation of federal law. However, in the following situations an individual would not be possessing a firearm in violation of the Gun Control Act of 1968 922(q)(1): The Twin Falls Gun Club was established in 1920.
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Q: Why is gas 35 cents cheaper on average in Buhl than it is in Twin Falls? A: “Fuel prices are always highly volatile, competitive and fluctuate geographically based on supply and demand,” said Troy Willie, with Oasis Stop ‘N Go. “Metro areas can vary from rural areas based on this demand and competitive factors.” According to GasBuddy, as of Monday, the three gas stations with the cheapest fuel prices were all in Buhl at $3.
19 a gallon. Two of the three gas stations were Oasis Stop ‘N Go. Costco, Walmart, Maverik, and the Flying J in Jerome were listed in the top 10.
“Per the AAA, the current Twin Falls unleaded average sits at $3.383 versus statewide average of $3.445.
Twin Falls retail fuel prices are down about 35 cents a gallon from a month ago and 61 cents a gallon from a year ago,” said Willie. According to AAA, the national average is $3.153.
More than half of all U.S. fuel locations have gasoline below $3 per gallon.
However, Idaho, along with Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii, have the highest national retail prices in the west. The highest recorded average price for Idaho was $5.252 for regular unleaded on July 1, 2022, and $5.
886 for diesel on June 26, 2022. AAA reported recently “The main reason is a weaker cost for oil, which is struggling to stay above $70 per barrel. The falling price comes just a week after OPEC+ announced voluntary production cuts of about 2 million barrels daily.
” The corporate office of the Phillips 66 in Buhl did not respond to requests for comment. Willie said, “We are thrilled to see fuel prices declining as that is welcome relief for all, both consumers and retailers. We are hopeful that and believe this trend will continue, at least in the short term.
” “There are 28 Oasis Stop ‘N Go locations in southern and central Idaho. In that same operating area, there are over 120 fuel retailers,” said Willie. Williams-Brackett Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more.
From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to personalized content based on your preferences to customized text sizes, the Times-News app is built for you and your life. Don’t have the app? Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Q: How did Carey get its name? A: “The first post office was operated by James Carey, one of the earliest valley settlers.
It came to be known as the Carey Post Office by locals and government officials alike. As a result, as it grew, the town came to be called Carey,” according to the city of Carey’s website. The website also reported it was founded in March 1883 by pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
James Carey was born in Delowa, Wisconsin, on April 18, 1852. He married Sarah Elizabeth Henderson of Utah about 1884 in Idaho. They were the parents of four sons and four daughters.
Carey died in Carey on Sept. 26, 1909, at the age of 57. He is buried in the Carey Cemetery.
According to Find a Grave, there isn’t a marker for Carey’s grave. James’ wife Sarah purchased four plots. According to Idaho Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary by Lalia Boone, “In the central part of the county, on the Little Wood River, 35 miles west of Craters of the Moon; an agricultural area.
Town established in 1884.” It continued, “Named for the first postmaster, James Carey.” James Carey was born in Delowa, Wisconsin, on April 18, 1852.
He married Sarah Elizabeth Henderson of Utah about 1884 in Idaho. They were the parents of four sons and four daughters. Carey died in Carey on Sept.
26, 1909, at the age of 57. “James Carey played the violin and was on his way to San Francisco to play in an orchestra. He was also looking for an older brother that had left home five years earlier.
He married and ran a farm; the farming ruined his hands, and he couldn’t play the violin anymore,” reported the memorial on Find A Grave. It continued, “He worked as a freighter and was one of the first of several settlers that came into the Little Wood River Valley, he is known for having the first Post Office appointed U.S.
Postmaster 9 May 1884 and the town derives its name from him.” “The first Post Office and the first schoolhouse in the Little Wood River Valley were situated on James Carey’s land,” according to the memorial. “Water rights in the Little Wood River were in his name 15 May 1884, he received a U.
S. Land Patent for 160 acres 12 April 1891. ‘James would have taken up more ground, but he kept expecting to go on to California.
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Q: On Highway 93, is it illegal for a driver to speed up at a passing lane, or just idiotic? A: The Idaho Driver’s Handbook states “Don’t speed up. Maintain a steady speed or slow down.” When another driver is passing, you must yield the right-of-way if they sound their horn.
You cannot speed up until they finish passing. “The question posed seems vague as it might be asking several different things,” said Aaron Snell, communications director for the Idaho State Police. “As such, I provided a couple of laws that could pertain to what was asked.
” According to Idaho Code 49-632 on overtaking a vehicle on the left, “(1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle. (2) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.” When another driver is passing, you must yield the right-of-way if they sound their horn.
You cannot speed up until they finish passing. Drivers must be able to pass on the left and return to the right side before coming within 200 feet of an approaching vehicle. Idaho Code 49-654 on basic rule and maximum speed limits states: Q: One of my adult children is mentally ill.
In Idaho they can only go to ER. Is there any way to get them help? A: “While we don’t know the circumstances of the parent who asked the question, they are not alone in seeking help for mental health in the emergency room,” said Dr. Michael Walton, medical director of behavioral health for St.
Luke’s Health System. Walton “The term ‘mental illness’ can cover a wide range of psychological and behavioral conditions and disturbances. Going to the ER for a mental illness may be needed if a person is in crisis, but the ER is geared to handle emergencies — not provide the ongoing, structured treatment and longer-term behavioral health help that many individuals need.
“Continuity care for mental health, or regularly scheduled visits with a provider, occurs in outpatient settings across the Magic Valley, and allows for careful management of symptoms over time in an ongoing treatment plan. Ideally, this care is established before a person reaches a level of crisis,” Walton said. “The term ‘mental illness’ can cover a wide range of psychological and behavioral conditions and disturbances.
Going to the ER for a mental illness may be needed if a person is in crisis, but the ER is geared to handle emergencies — not provide the ongoing, structured treatment and longer-term behavioral health help that many individuals need.” Michael Walton, St. Luke’s Health System medical director of behavioral health “Unfortunately — as many who are dealing with mental health issues or have family members who are dealing with mental health issues well know — navigating mental health care can be difficult and wait times for appointments can be long.
“St. Luke’s is working to expand mental health services in the Magic Valley to improve access and shorten wait time. We are adding a new clinic on North College Road in Twin Falls that will open in January and will allow us to add 11 new providers to the community,” Walton said.
“One in five Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder during any given year,” reported the World Health Organization. Kyli Gough, community health and engagement director for St. Luke’s Magic Valley and Jerome, said there are a number of state and local resources available to help people in the Magic Valley struggling with mental health issues: “Locally, there are numerous local partners working to make a difference when it comes to mental illness and Magic Valley residents will soon have a new resource available, the Center for Community Health.
The center anticipates being operational by spring of 2024 to serve individuals facing navigation challenges similar to the question asked above,” said Gough. Williams-Brackett Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more. From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to personalized content based on your preferences to customized text sizes, the Times-News app is built for you and your life.
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Our law enforcement was there nearly every day.” The rest area located at 20005 U.S.
Hwy. 30 is west of Filer. Approximately 9.
2 acres, the facilities included restrooms and first-come, first-serve picnic pavilions. “People were so dirty. It’s unbelievable what the maintenance crew had to clean up.
They were down there constantly cleaning up, and it just got to the point where our crew were not designed to or not set up to take care of the bathrooms. It was too much. They did things that nobody in the world should do but they did,” said Templeman.
The City of Filer has closed Cedar Draw Park due to vandalism. The property will be listed for sale. He said, “Mainly it was people that were passing through the area that used it more often and they abused it to no end.
Finally, we sat down with the crew to talk about ways to fix the problem or make it user friendly. It just wasn’t possible.” “We locked the doors,” said Templeman.
“People would go in there with crowbars and pry the doors open.” “People were so dirty. It’s unbelievable what the maintenance crew had to clean up.
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It was too much. They did things that nobody in the world should do but they did.” Bob Templeman, Filer mayor He said in the winter, there was no water in the toilets, but people would still use the toilet and then tear the tops of the seats off.
“Or if the doors were locked, they would defecate in front of the doors. It was a constant clean up. They even smeared feces all over the walls.
It was a health issue for employees. They spent 90% of their time at that park just cleaning up crap, and there’s not another word for it. We welded the doors shut, and they still tried to get in.
We put up a sign for quite a while that it was closed, but people would run over it. Finally, we put up barricades.” The Idaho Transportation Department transferred the Filer Rest Area to the city many years ago.
Surveillance cameras were even considered. “It’s been a burden on the taxpayers. It’s a nice little community park.
We notified the state and asked them a lot of questions about what we could do. They had no regulations,” said Templeman. He said, “People staying overnight would leave their garbage on the ground.
The maintenance crew would have to go down after they left and spend a few hours cleaning. There were garbage cans around the facility to use. They’d open the door of their camper and just dump it right out on the ground.
” “It’s a crying shame and it shouldn’t have come to that,” said Templeman. “In the last three to four years, it got crazy. Officers were down there often checking out complaints and people.
It was more of a nuisance. I still don’t know why people do what they do.” Cedar Draw Park had electricity at campsites, which was turned from mid-May into October.
There were seven sites available on gravel pads. A seven-day maximum stay with 14 days away, developed RV electrical sites were $12 per night with hook-up. The undeveloped sites were $8 per night with no hook-ups.
“We just had a city council meeting, and there’s a company that’s going to assess the property for commercial pricing and put it up for sale. The city council deemed it excess property. It’d be nice to be able to keep it but it’s just not possible,” said Templeman.
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Q: The cost of housing is rising and RV parks are filling up. Is squatting on BLM land legal? A: “Squatting by its very definition is unlawful,” said Heather Tiel-Nelson, public affairs specialist for the Bureau of Land Management in the Twin Falls District. “Recognizing the nature of the question, it might be helpful to share information about dispersed camping.
” “Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping. Most of the remainder of public lands are open to dispersed camping, as long as it does not conflict with other authorized uses or in areas posted ‘closed to camping,’ or in some way adversely affects wildlife species or natural resources,” according to BLM’s website. It continued, “Dispersed camping is generally allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period.
Camping limitation rules vary per office, please check with your local office for details on camping limitations. In addition, campers must not leave any personal property unattended for more than 10 days (12 months in Alaska).” ‘Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping.
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sites are located along most secondary roads and may not be marked.’ “Dispersed camp sites are located along most secondary roads and may not be marked,” reported BLM’s website. “Popular locations can be recognized by the telltale flat disturbed area that has been used as a camp site before.
Not all flat spots are sites. If possible, please use existing sites to avoid creating new disturbances. To further protect your public lands, campers must not dispose of any refuse, hazardous materials, sewage, or in any manner pollute the surrounding area.
” Many people enjoy the solitude of camping away from developed campgrounds. Follow these guidelines from the BLM to ensure that these areas can be enjoyed by future generations: Tiel-Nelson said, “These camping limitations on public lands managed by the BLM do apply to everyone,” including trappers. “Consequences for overstaying your time on public land may lead to a Class A misdemeanor charge, which can include up to 12 months in jail and/or up to a $1,000 fine,” said Tiel-Nelson.
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Q: Can electric bikes legally drive on city streets? A: “I am not as well versed on this subject as I used to be, but I will tell you that ‘electric bikes’ are generally afforded the same rights as regular bikes,” said Sgt. Ryan Howe of the Twin Falls Police Department. “What your definition of an electric bike is may change that general answer.
ITD put out a fact sheet several years ago.” An e-bike is pedal assisted, and is permitted on trails and most secondary and tertiary streets. .
.. Maximum speed for e-bikes is 16 to 20 mph.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department’s Idaho Fact Sheet on Electric Bikes (E-Bikes), 15 U.S. Code 2085 defines the term “low-speed electric bicycle” as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 horsepower) whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than 20 mph.
An e-bike is pedal assisted, and is permitted on trails and most secondary and tertiary streets. “An electric bicycle or e-bike incapable of travelling in excess of 30 mph is considered a moped and is not a ‘bicycle’ in the state of Idaho,” reported ITD. Maximum speed for e-bikes is 16 to 20 mph.
“In addition to the Idaho state statutes, federal land management agencies and local governmental entities often have other laws and regulations which prospective riders of e-bikes need to be aware,” according to the fact sheet. “For example, the USDA Forest Service often disallows the use of e-bikes on any forest trail designated as non-motorized.” ITD warned these interpretations may or may not be the same as those of a law enforcement officer or a judge in a court of law.
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Q: Are zebra and quagga mussels edible? A: “Yes, but they are not recommended to be eaten. These mussels accumulate toxins as they filter water. These toxins can be harmful to humans, dogs, and birds,” reported the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society’s Invasive Mussels Factsheet, which was recommended by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
Zebra and quagga mussels are an invasive freshwater species that live up to five years. Females can reproduce at six weeks of age, producing up to one million eggs each spawning season. “Mixed opinions abound across the internet as I am sure you already knew before reaching out,” said Andrea Thompson, plant industries administrator for ISDA.
“Reputable sources across state and international lines generally agree that quagga mussels are not recommended for human consumption due to accumulation of toxins as they filter water.” “I would highly recommend not consuming dreissinid mussels. They are bio accumulators,” said Nic Zurfluh, bureau chief for ISDA’s Invasive Species/Noxious Weeds/Range programs.
Bioaccumulation refers to how pollutant metals enter a food chain by aquatic organisms. For an example, mercury is a well-known chemical that will bioaccumulate in humans. These chemicals will not break down or are not able to be excreted.
It multiplies every time it moves up the food chain. Heavy metals affect the nervous system, liver, kidneys, circulatory system, cause reproductive problems or cancer. According to the National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information, “Exposure to and bioaccumulation of various chemical pollutants is increasingly being established as a widespread determinant in the development of neurodegenerative illness such as Alzheimer’s disease.
” “The effects of zebra and quagga mussels impact everyone, from boaters to home owners. They pose a risk of environmental, economic, and recreational devastation. Hydro-electric dams have been estimated to decrease in power output by 50 percent due to mussels; your power bill could increase ~20 to 30 percent,” reported OASISS’s factsheet.
According to the factsheet, zebra and quagga mussels arrived in Michigan’s Lake St. Clair in 1988 and Lake Erie in 1989 when “Ocean vessels from Europe use ballast water to help maintain stability. When cargo is removed from the ships, they empty the ballast water to counter-balance the weight change.
It is believed that ballast water from Eastern Europe was contaminated with zebra and quagga mussels, which was subsequently dumped into the freshwater of North America via the St. Lawrence Seaway.” “Quagga mussel larvae was first detected in the Snake River near Twin Falls on September 18, 2023, by routine monitoring conducted by the ISDA,” said Sydney Kennedy, ISDA’s public information officer.
“Tuesday October 3, ISDA and contractors launched a comprehensive treatment plan to eradicate quagga mussels at all stages of life.” The treatment ended Oct. 13.
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Mara Reed, research and development manager at Artisan Labs in Hansen, shows how the department makes cosmetics during a demonstration on April 19, 2022. Q: Does Artisan Labs sell cosmetics, or is it a testing facility? A: “We do not make products to be sold by Artisan Labs directly to consumers,” said Mary Searle, communications specialist for Artisan Labs, located at 290 Highway 30 in Hansen. “We service cosmetic and personal care brands directly who sell to their customers.
We develop the formulas specific to each brand.” She added, “CEO Matt Bryant founded Artisan Labs in the summer of 2020 and opened its doors in Hansen in the fall of 2021. .
.. Artisan Labs sales are up about 500% over 2022.
” “Artisan Labs is a trusted name in the world of prestige beauty,” said Searle. “As a cosmetic skincare manufacturer, we specialize in turning visionary beauty brands' ideas into reality. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on our ability to create luxurious and tailor made skincare products for our customers.
” “Our dedication to innovation, rigorous quality standards, and a client-centric approach make us the go-to partner for those seeking excellence in the world of beauty. At Artisan Labs, we bring cosmetics to life,” said Searle. She said, “We do our own quality and stability testing in house.
We manufacture cosmetics for prestige cosmetic brands, not direct to consumer.” Added said Danielle Howard, Artisan Labs’ quality control manager: “In our facility, we maintain a dedicated quality laboratory where we perform batch testing on our skincare products following the formulation and batching of the skincare product. Once these products have been filled and readied for shipment, we obtain a sample for incubation and testing to ensure compliance with ISO regulations.
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Don’t have the app? Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Q: Who is Roseworth named after? A: According to “Idaho Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary” by Lalia Boone, Roseworth (founded in the 1890s) was named for a local resident, but offers no additional information. “We were able to find a Rose Worthington, who married William Montgomery in 1891 (Weekly People’s Cause, Sept.
12, 1891; Red Bluff, CA),” said Jennifer Hills, reference & adult services for Twin Falls Public Library. “He may have ran livestock in that area in the 1890s, but by the time of her death in 1894, they were living in Mountain Home (Mountain Home Bulletin, April 29, 1894; Mountain Home). If the area was named for her it may have been done in memoriam; the post office was established with that name in 1896.
Unfortunately, their time in this area also falls between the census schedules.” A fire destroyed the majority of the population schedules from the 1890 census. The name given as Roseworth was derived from Rose Ann Worthington.
She was born on April 8, 1863, in Dubuque, Iowa. Rose married Will Thomas Montgomery, who was also from California. They had one child, John Worthington “J.
W. or Worth” Montgomery. She died as a young mother on April 26, 1894 in Tehama, California at the age of 31.
Her mother was living in Tehama, California. Will T. Montgomery was a sheep man, and one of the first pioneers and stockholders in the newly established Cedar Creek Canal Company.
He asked to have the new post office named Worthrose, but it was decided Roseworth sounded better and it was borne that name. According to the Twin Falls Times in June 1916, Will T. Montgomery did own property in Twin Falls County near Roseworth.
According to his son’s birth certificate, Will Thomas Montgomery’s occupation was a store keeper and had livestock. Rose Ann was a housewife. According to History of Butte County, California, with Biographical Sketches by George C.
Mansfield in 1918, “Then [circa 1885], in company with his brother, Will T., he went to Texas, where they bought horses and mules, which they shipped to Northern, Southern and Eastern markets. They remained there four years, after which Will T.
Montgomery went to Idaho, where he now resides, at Mountain Home, and is engaged in sheep-raising and the general merchandise business.” Roseworth is southwest of Buhl approximately 25 miles. It was originally settled as a homestead in the late 1800’s.
The Roseworth Post Office operated from 1896 to 1915, then again from 1921 to 1933. Roseworth was a post office, located in the canyon of Cedar Creek at the old freight crossing known at Tuanna, and about nine miles southeast of the present site. Williams-Brackett Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more.
From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to personalized content based on your preferences to customized text sizes, the Times-News app is built for you and your life. Don’t have the app? Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Q: When was the Singing Bridge replaced, and why? A: Built in 1920, the bridge was located south of Twin Falls on Shoshone Street crossing Rock Creek Canyon.
The Singing Bridge got its name because when vehicles drove over it, it sang due to the metal decking. “The Singing Bridge was replaced in 1993 with the Old Towne Bridge,” said Megan Jahns, senior public information officer for the Idaho Transportation Department. “The original structure was narrow and was no longer capable of carrying standard highway loads safely and without experiencing damage.
” OUR VIEW: What we experienced in the waning days of September will be the norm — and sooner, not later — without a third bridge spanning the Snake River Canyon. “The safety standards relate to load rating, or how much weight a bridge can safely carry without experiencing damage. Before its replacement, the bridge had been posted for a reduced load rating, meaning not all vehicles generally allowed on the highway could still cross it.
We weren’t able to track down what the load rating was or what the load rating for the new bridge was, but in general we can confirm that the newer bridge can carry more weight than the older bridge,” said Jahns. She added, “Scott Malone, now the engineering manager at ITD, oversaw its construction. From his memory, he remembers the job lasting about one year.
The most memorable part for him was when they had to use explosives to demolish the old bridge. After several attempts to use explosives to cause the bridge to collapse under its own weight, the project team switched tactics to use a crane to pull the bridge down. He remembers the locals joking that for a bridge that needed replacing, it was awfully hard to tear down.
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From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to personalized content based on your preferences to customized text sizes, the Times-News app is built for you and your life. Don’t have the app? Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . Q: What happened to the area’s sheriff’s mounted posses? A: “My dad was part of the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse in the late ’60s, early ’70s,” said Daron Brown, lieutenant for the Twin Falls County Sheriff.
“The leader of the organization’s name was Dallas Mcquire. When he became elderly and couldn’t do it anymore, nobody else really wanted to take over and left the group, so it faded out.” He added, “I don’t know if any of them still exist.
” There are still Sheriff’s Mounted Posse in the state, although not in the Magic Valley. “Years ago, under sheriff Wayne Tousley, I tried to put it back together. I tried again under Sheriff Tom Carter later.
It’s just almost impossible to find enough people that have the right kind of horse or that have horses to begin with, and the time and the effort and the money it takes to do it today, so I couldn’t get one put back together,” said Brown. “In the early fall months of 1944, Warren W. Lowery, sheriff of Twin Falls County, began thinking about the idea of a mounted posse.
He had in mind a two-fold purpose,” according to the History of the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse of Twin Falls County, Idaho. It continued, “Most important, of course, was to provide a group of men who would be subject to instant call day or night for any emergency that might arise — such as rescue work in the South Hills in the event of a plane crash, an imperiled hunting party or lost persons.” “The second purpose of the posse formation was to provide in some respects, some of the color of the old West to recall the days when the sheriffs of the various counties did depend on their possemen to assist them.
” It continued “A number of businessmen and farmers were approached with the idea of forming this posse and much interest was shown. A meeting was called on February 3, 1945, and a small group of men mapped out the ground work for the organization. Later, on February 12, 1945, an organizational meeting was held, and by-laws were adopted; officers elected; and membership determined.
The membership consists of 50 men, over 21 years of age and the sheriff of the county, who is always a member of the organization ...
” Members were asked to qualify their horses as well as their own riding ability. “The Sheriff’s posse would go out and help with searches for lost people. The men take their horses and go in the mountains and search, but they weren’t really a search and rescue unit,” said Brown.
“They rode drills at the county fair and parades. They did help with search and rescue, but they weren’t a search and rescue unit per se.” “My dad was a member, and I had an uncle that was a member.
I knew of other members, and they just got old and retired out of it or died. Nobody picked it up and ran with it or kept going with it,” said Brown. Frontier Field — 80 acres on what is now the College of Southern Idaho campus — was the home of the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse.
The posse was a member of Rodeo Cowboys Association. According to the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office, the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse of Cassia County became inactive and/or forfeited on May 28, 1949, but continued to perform at rodeos into the 1960s. Williams-Brackett An aerial view of Addison Avenue West in Twin Falls shows a slight angling of the road.
Q: My curious mind wonders why most of the buildings on West Addison Avenue are turned slightly in relation to the street. West Addison Avenue seems to run true east-west, but several of the buildings on the south side lie west-southwest. A: “The city has no official information on this question,” said Jonathan Spendlove, Twin Falls planning and zoning director.
He added, “However, from a practical standpoint, I would point out that Addison Avenue West does not run true east-west, it actually veers slightly to the northwest/southeast orientation after that west 5-Points intersection.” “Some of the buildings along that corridor were constructed parallel to the road and other buildings were constructed in a true north – south orientation,” said Spendlove. “This would give the motorists passing by the impression that some buildings are ‘turned slightly.
’” “When viewed from above distinction is clearer. The IDA Stone Supply building was constructed with the frontage parallel to Addison Avenue West. The Intermountain Taxidermy building was constructed in the true north-south orientation,” said Spendlove.
Williams-Brackett Williams-Brackett Q: I watched a near-accident when an SUV drove to the right of a tractor when it was taking a wide turn. What are guidelines for driving safely around farm vehicles? A: “It is important that farmers and ranchers follow the law for safe driving of tractors and farm implements on the road,” said Sgt. Ken Mencl with the Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office.
Idaho Code 49-619 states: “On a two-lane highway outside an urban area where passing is unsafe due to oncoming traffic or other conditions, the driver of a vehicle traveling slower than the normal speed of traffic and behind which three or more vehicles are formed in line shall turn off the roadway at the nearest place designated as a turnout or at the next available location where it is safe and reasonable for the vehicle to be pulled over in order to permit the following vehicles to pass.” “Idaho law restricts slow-moving vehicles like tractors from using Idaho highways under certain conditions. For example, a slow-moving vehicle may not be on the highway from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour prior to sunrise.
In addition, a slow-moving vehicle may not operate on the highway in ‘such a manner as to obstruct the free movement of traffic,’” said Mencl. He said, “In addition, all slow-moving vehicles, tractors, and farm implements are required to have affixed at the rear of the vehicle a slow-moving vehicle emblem. Farm equipment operated exclusively on non-highways are exempt from using the emblem, but it never hurts to attach the emblem to your tractor or your fertilizer spreader to warn off-highway motorists that you are driving a slow-moving vehicle.
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of farm equipment vs. motor vehicle collisions.” Drivers should yield the right-of-way to farm equipment when turning or crossing traffic.
Farm vehicles often must make wide turns; therefore, they may swing wide, even crossing into the opposing traffic’s lane or into the shoulder, to turn. Observe blinkers on the tractor, hand-signals from the driver, or watch for a field entrance or farm driveway, and then wait to see if the farmer is turning before passing. Do not assume the equipment is moving over to allow you to pass but stay aware and behind the farm equipment.
When passing on the right is permitted, Idaho Code 49-633 states (1) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions: (a) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn. (b) Upon a highway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle. (2) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety.
That movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway. “The bottom line is that as slow-moving equipment and motor vehicles share Idaho roadways, we need to be patient with each other and drive defensively and with caution. It’s not worth a life,” said Mencl.
Q: There is a new arena or venue north of Hollister. What is it? A: “It’s a rodeo riding arena,” said Malena Juarez, owner of Arena 93. Arena 93 LLC is an Idaho Domestic Limited-Liability Company filed on June 16, 2022.
Located at 2727 State Highway 93 in Hollister, it’s 16 miles south of Twin Falls. Juarez said they’re “working on some final details.” She said “concerts can be hosted and any organization are welcome to host any type of event.
” “I believe the property is 27 or 28 acres. We are also planning on adding a horse racetrack and RV hook ups, kind of like a fairgrounds setup,” said Juarez. She said “We chose that location because it’s right on Highway 93 and not very far from Twin Falls within Hollister city limits.
” “We have been doing event rodeo and concerts for the past 25 years all over the state in Idaho Falls, Caldwell, Burley, and Twin Falls area and in the past 10 years found it very difficult to be able to get dates in any of the fairgrounds mentioned so we saw the opportunity to purchase this property and make our own venue,” said Juarez. “We have had two events this summer already but hope to have it completed for next summer with the horse racetrack and RV hook ups.” On June 4, the Tribe of Mexico Banda Cuisillos was live at Arena 93.
Banda Clave Nueva performed on July 23, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the LaLey Radio Fiesta and grand opening of Arena 93. Coyote and his Holy Land Band was supposed to be in concert on Aug. 6, however it was postponed due to health reasons.
Juarez lives in Jerome and is the sales executive/owner at Radio Fiesta 101.3 FM and 1480 AM. Williams-Brackett Your story lives in the Magic Valley, and our new mobile app is designed to make sure you don’t miss breaking news, the latest scores, the weather forecast and more.
From easy navigation with the swipe of a finger to personalized content based on your preferences to customized text sizes, the Times-News app is built for you and your life. Don’t have the app? Download it today from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store . The Moose Lodge building in Buhl was sold in November 2018, then again in October 2019.
Q: What happened to the Moose Lodge in Buhl? A: “I do not have details but can verify the Buhl Lodge 305 closed Nov. 1, 2018. All members were merged into the Twin Falls Lodge 612,” said Dawn Bower, Moose International Member Services.
“The Buhl Moose Lodge closed seven years ago,” said Debby Evans, wife of Ron Evans, an agent with the Twin Falls Lodge. “With the age of membership and declining finances, the lodge was unable to sustain the building and its existence.” Evans said, “There were approximately 50 members that merged with Twin Falls.
” The Moose lodge on 1101 Main St. in Buhl was constructed in 1940. With 4,400 square feet, “The building was sold to an individual at that time to become a restaurant.
It never happened. It now hosts estate sales,” said Evans. Shawn Torres purchased the building in October 2019.
“The Buhl lodge was instituted in 1935 and they used the IOOF building at that time,” said Evans. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, the Buhl Lodge No. 305 Loyal Order of Moose’s initial filing date was July 25, 1949, becoming inactive on Nov.
6, 2019. The Twin Falls Lodge No. 612’s initial filing date was Jan.
21, 1914, inactive on Nov. 30, 1948. They refiled on June 8, 1949, and have been active and in good standing since 1949.
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