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Gooding’s BlueFire Wilderness Therapy Receives Award
For its commitment to demonstrating data-driven outcomes, BlueFire Wilderness Therapy in Gooding, Idaho, has received the Research Designation Program Bronze Standard from the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). The RDP designation informs parents and consumers that BlueFire Wilderness Therapy, a program dedicated to helping young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties, has demonstrated valid, data-driven, and evidenced-based outcomes as determined by a third-party academic institution. “BlueFire Wilderness Therapy has provided data that evaluate the impact and effectiveness of its school or program,” said Michael Gass, Ph.D., Director of the NATSAP Research database located at the University of New Hampshire, who leads the evaluation efforts for the RDP designation. “This data demonstrates that they are deserving of this highly coveted designation.” “It’s important to note that the RDP designation is not awarded to every NATSAP therapeutic school or program member,” said Gass. “This designation is only granted to those programs conducting an active and valid research program used to guide and evaluate the program’s best practices.” In fact, to attain RDP status, you need to be a NATSAP member, apply for the designation, and illustrate that you are supplying data aimed at evaluating your program’s effectiveness. These programs also must prove that they have increased the understanding of the programs’ impact on youth and their families. “We congratulate BlueFire Wilderness Therapy for achieving the RDP Bronze standard,” said Megan Stokes, Executive Director, NATSAP. “They demonstrated that they have used data to illustrate outcomes, and contributed to the scholarly, professional and practical understanding of the effects of our members’ interventions.” All 42 NATSAP-member schools and programs receiving the RDP Gold, Silver or Bronze designation will appear on a dedicated NATSAP website page. In addition, they will be listed on a separate page under the RDP designation in the NATSAP Directory. All programs achieving RDP status may use “RESEARCH DESIGNATED PROGRAM” and logo in their marketing and branding materials. “We encourage all NATSAP members to consider applying for the RDP designation,” said Stokes. For more information about NATSAP or the RDP application process, log onto www. natsap.org/RDP.
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January 22, 2020
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Camas Public Library Foundation Awarded Northwest FCS Rural Community Grant
Northwest Farm Credit Services awarded another Rural Community Grant this past week to the Camas Library Foundation. They received $1000 which will be used to purchase air conditioning units for the Camas Library. The Camas Public Library Foundation would like to thank Northwest Farm Credit Services for their commitment in supporting our local library. In 2019, Northwest FCS committed over $237,000 to 190 projects in rural communities across Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Since the program’s inception in 2007, it has awarded 1,182 grants totaling more than $1.99 million. The next rural grant deadline is February 1, 2020. If you think your rural project may be eligible for a grant, visit northwestfcs. com/Stewardship/Rural-Communities for more information and an application. Photo: Jake Hollifield from NWFC Services presents grant check to Library Foundation Chairman, Ted Miller -- -- -On Monday, January 27th, the Camas Public Library will host another “Let’s Talk About It” with a discussion of The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan. From the beauty of tulips, the intoxication of marijuana, the sweetness of apples, to genetically engineered potatoes - this book explores the way humans selectively grow, breed, and engineer our plants. Program begins at 6:00 p.m. -- -- --
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Volunteers Needed for “Idahoans for a Fair Wage”
Did you know the minimum wage in Idaho is $7.25 an hour? It’s been $7.25 an hour for 10 years! Did you know for these last 10 years the Idaho Legislature hasn’t allowed a bill addressing the minimum wage out of committee for our Representatives to vote on? Why? The cost of living certainly hasn’t stagnated for 10 years. Idahoans for a Fair Wage is a volunteer group collecting signatures on a petition to put a minimum wage initiative on the 2020 ballot. It would raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour over four consecutive years. The tipped wage will go up by the same amount, reaching $8.10 an hour in four years. Both then will be tied to the CPI-W index, so inflation will be added to the minimum wage, and it will forever keep pace with inflation. Volunteers are needed in your town in these counties, Gooding, Lincoln and Camas. A packet of petitions and information will be sent to you. Only registered voters can sign the petition and only in the county they are registered in. Remember, this is just for the Right to Vote on the initiative to increase the minimum wage in November 2020. Hard workings Idahoans deserve that right. Contact Sherrie Gregory, Dist. 26 Coordinator, 208-608-8090. All Machine Shop Services Competitive Part Prices All Makes & Models ~ Domestic, Foreign In Frame & Overhaul Kits
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Camas County: Opportunity to Comment
The Camas County Commissioners want to know what you think about allowing overnight parking at the Chimney Creek snowmobile access parking lot (10 miles west of Fairfield, on Baseline Road). Public comments will be taken on this idea at the Commissioner’s January 27th meeting at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome attend and comment.
Devil’s Corral: Past, Present, and Future
On Thursday, February 6th at 7:00 pm, the Hagerman Valley Historical Society host a presentation on Devil’s Corral, a geological area located on the north rim of the Snake River Canyon upstream from Shoshone Falls. Karl Ruprecht, president of Friends of Devil’s Corral, will discuss this area’s colorful past as well as its possibilities for the future.
Pie & Dessert in Fairfield
The Camas County Senior Center will be holding their annual Pie & Dessert Auction on February 8th. Their monthly breakfast will be held that day and the auction will start at 9:00 a.m. If you would like to donate baked goods for the auction, please contact Kelly or Linda 208-764-2226.
New Mayors for Five Cities
For many of us, mayors are the face of our communities. They are the first ones (aside from the clerk) to hear your complaints. Their job (in our opinion) is to know everything that is going on around town and if something is wrong, they need to fix it! Reality is a little different. Most small town mayors have a “day job” that they must take care of, along with the constant interruptions of being a public official. While mayors might be able to make some decisions about the day to day activities of your city, they are just one of the elected individuals who make sure our cities are running smoothly. Five of our cities now have new mayors. Two of them are new to city government - Deborah Moon has taken the helm in Dietrich and Tom Naylor is sitting at the head of the table in Richfield. This is the first election position for both of these individuals. In Wendell, Hagerman and Fairfield, three council members stepped up to fill the mayor’s seat. Don Dunn (Wendell), Alan Jay (Hagerman) and Terry Lee (Fairfield) all have experience with city government, but now they’ll take on the responsibility of leading meeting. Mayors usually don’t vote except to break a tie. Deborah Moon
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Kathy “Nana” Roper 83, a resident of Gooding, passed away on
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home in Gooding. Kathy was born on July 20, 1936 in Gainesville, Texas, the daughter of Paul Bentley and Ora Lawrence Bentley. She was raised and educated in Gainesville. She married Ralph “Jack” Roper on February 29, 1976 in Upland, California. She is survived by: two sons – George (Sandra) Jackman of Hope, Idaho and James (Jennie) Jackman of Texas; one daughter – Annette Casanas of Gooding; two sisters – Shirley Whittle of Victorville, California and Donna Hawthorne of Upland, California; 11 grandchildren – Drew (Derek) Holland, Danae (Rich) Gericke, Dylan (Jill), Destiny (Frisco Mireles) and Dustie Jackman, Brandon and Megan Casanas and Lorie Becker; 12 great grandchildren – Aubrey and Maia Holland, Kyle Wooley, Amanda Johns, Layna, Porter, Norah and Ava Jackman; Otto, Ethan and Evelyn Gericke; and Kai Mireles. She was preceded in death by: her parents – Paul and Ora Bentley; her husband – Jack Roper; a daughter – Peggy Becker; three sisters – Christine Shaver, Pauline Robinson, Nellie Ince; and four brothers – William, James, John and Truman Bentley. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd, at Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario, California. A luncheon followed the funeral services at Vince’s in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Local arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
Betty Mae Freeman
Betty Mae Freeman, an 87-year-old resident of Shoshone, and formally of Burley, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at her home to be with her Heavenly Father. Betty was born May 25, 1932, in Burley, Idaho, to William Earl and Chlodean (Prescott) Reedy. She received and completed her education in Burley. She met Don Freeman and they were married Nov. 12, 1948, in Salem, Ore. They later moved to Wilder and then to Caldwell until they decided to settle in Burley where they raised their family. In 1997, Betty and Don moved to Shoshone to be near their son, Jerry. After Jerry passed away, Mom lived with Leona. Leona took care of Mom until she passed away. Betty enjoyed gong to the Oregon Coast, camping and spending time with family. Betty was an excellent cook and loved preparing large holiday dinners - which eventually lead her to become a head cook for many years for the Cassia County School District. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until her declining health made it difficult to attend. She served faithfully in many positions in the Church. Betty and Don’s marriage was solemnized in the Logan Utah Temple on Nov. 12, 1982. Betty is survived by her daughters, Alice Jeffs, Brenda (Francisco) Fernandez, and Leona Greene; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Anderson and Pamela (Rory) Richardson; and one brother, Brent Reedy. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don; son, Jerry; sister, Francis Fairchild; brother, Ernest Reedy; and a grandson, Joe Fernandez. Burial was at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.
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Arlee Joyce Hupfer, 83, a longtime resident of Fairfield, Idaho, on the Camas Prairie, passed away on January 6, 2020, at Fairwinds Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Arlee was born on February 29, 1936 in Yakima, Washington, to Royal and Lucille Robie. Arlee and her beloved siblings - Wesley, Dennis, and Barbara Ann, were raised throughout Idaho and Nevada, due to their father’s employment in large road construction projects. Arlee attended and graduated from Inkom High School in 1954. Arlee married Lyle Hupfer on August 14, 1955 at the Salt Lake City Park. At that time, she also became a mother to Lyle’s two young children - Vickie and Terry, ages four and six. For a few years, Lyle worked on various road construction projects around Idaho, moving the family as needed. While living in Inkom, Idaho, Arlee and Lyle welcomed the birth of their daughter - Tenna. The family settled on the Camas Prairie, Fairfield, Idaho in 1961. There, Lyle worked on Everett Coates’ ranch on Willow Creek and Arlee went to work at the Market Basket in Fairfield. In 1966 the family moved into Fairfield where Arlee continued to work for Bill Stewart at the Market Basket and Corral Store. She later worked for Prairie Power, which became part of Idaho Power, and retired in 1997. Lyle passed away in 1996. Arlee fell in love with Derral Hupfer and they married in 1998. They spent their golden years together traveling and enjoying the family cabin on Emma Creek. Arlee was an active member of the Fairfield Community Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Rebekah’s Lodge. Through the years she held several offices in these organizations. Arlee touched the lives of many people with her gentle kindness and easy laughter; she was truly loved by so many other people besides her family. She will be greatly missed. Arlee is survived by: her son - Terry (Robert) Hupfer of Santa Ana, California; three daughters - Vickie (Marvon) Chess of Blackfoot, Idaho, Tenna (Jay) Biggs of Swan Valley, Idaho and Janie (Todd) Johnson of Twin Falls, Idaho; one brother - Wesley Robie of Sadona, Arizona; eight grandchildren - Brandy, Camas, Shana, Lindsay, Rod, Levi, Joel, Libby; 12 great grandchildren; 4 nieces; and 2 nephews. Arlee was preceded in death by her parents - Royal and Lucille; brother - Dennis; sister - Barbara; husband - Lyle; husband - Derral; daughter - Susan; granddaughter - Danielle. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Wood Funeral Home in Idaho Falls and Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. A graveside memorial service will be held at the Mountain View Cemetery, Fairfield, Idaho, July 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Camas County Senior Center. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Gaydena Marlene Thompson
Gaydena Marlene (Brown) Thompson, 84, of Vancouver, WA, passed away from natural causes on December 3lst, 2019. She was born in Richfield, Idaho to Charles and Audra Brown. Gaye graduated from Shoshone High School in 1953 and Idaho State University in 1957. After receiving her master’s degree from Washington State in 1958, Gaye worked as a Physical Education teacher at the University of Idaho, where she met her future husband Kenneth. One weekend, Ken asked her to a dance in front of all of her students - she declined! After several discussions with the faculty, she finally received permission and agreed to go to the dance with him. In 1962, after Ken graduated, they were married. Gaye and Ken moved to Vancouver, WA where they gave birth to two sons: Brian and Bradley. From 1962 to 1997, Gaye was an educator at Clark Community College where she taught swimming, fencing, dancing and multiple fitness classes. In 1977, Gaye was named the first female athletic director in the State of Washington. Gaye’s 35 years of influence in promoting a philosophy of lifelong fitness and health, even before the trend was fashionable, led to the establishment of a new expanded fitness center at Clark College. In 1992, Gaye’s legacy was honored with completion of the Thompson Fitness Center, and later inducted into the Clark College Hall of Fame. After retirement, Gaye enjoyed gardening, researching genealogy, quilting, golfing, writing, and sharing time with family and friends. Gaydena was well loved and respected in her community. As an educator she inspired the next generation to find joy in staying active. As a mother and grandmother, she demonstrated unconditional love. As a friend she was “supportive, encouraging, and she lived the philosophy of a person who looked at life with a glass half-full. She has a joy for living, and it was contagious.” “If my enthusiasm for what I do has left any impact on students, my colleagues and/or the institution, I hope that it is to be active, self- responsible, positive in nature and to enjoy life!” Gaydena Thompson Gaydena was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; and brother, Charles. She is survived by her sister, Karen; sons, Brian and Bradley; and four grandchildren, Christopher, Katie, Clayton, and Gabriella. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 1st at 2:00 p.m. in Gaiser Hall on the Clark College campus located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Clark College Foundation: clarkcollegefoundation.org/campaign/give In the area of support, choose “OTHER” and specify Gaydena Thompson Fund. Please sign her guest book at columbian.com/obits
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The University of Idaho Extension office in Gooding is offering special classes beginning January 31st. 4-H – Beginners Sewing Class January 31st from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at UI Extension Event Room (201 Lucy Lane, Gooding). Must be a 4-H member. Equipment and practice materials provided. Cooking Under Pressure This class has been rescheduled from March 29th to Tuesday, March 3rd, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gooding County Fairgrounds Flower Building (203 Lucy Lane, Gooding). Registration $15. Preregister by February 25th by calling 208-934-4417 or email tdorchuck@uidaho.edu (class is limited to the first 12 paid participants)
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BLM Now Recruiting for 2020 Seasonal Positions
The Bureau of Land Management Burley and Shoshone Field Offices are recruiting for seasonal positions for the upcoming 2020 field season. Positions include park rangers (recreation maintenance), biological science technicians, and range technicians. Job vacancies and information on how to apply can be found online at: www.usajobs.gov. One to three individuals will be hired for each position. Starting pay is dependent upon education and experience, and ranges from $13.32 to $16.73 per hour. Some positions would begin working in late spring or early summer, with the work season running through September. In addition to gaining work experience in natural resources, temporary seasonal employees build annual and sick leave and have the option to participate in federal health benefit programs. The job announcements have varying dates of opening and closing, so apply soon to be considered. The field office will extend office hours upon request from potential applicants to assist them with the application process. Normal office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The following openings will be filled at the Shoshone and Burley Field Offices and can be queried in the www.usajobs.gov system. To find announcements for seasonal BLM jobs in Shoshone or Burley, click on USAjobs and simply type “Shoshone, Idaho” or “Burley, Idaho” in the search box.
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“There is a wide variety of projects that both our Shoshone and Burley offices are involved in,” said Twin Falls District Manager Mike Courtney. “They provide excellent hands-on learning opportunities, especially for students interested in a natural resource-related career.” For specific questions regarding the current vacancies, please contact Shoshone Assistant Field Manager (acting) Lisa Cresswell, at (208) 732-7200 or Burley Assistant Field Manager Jim Tharp at (208) 677-6600.
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Mary Joan Schoolcraft, 78, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements by Demaray’s. Dale Wayne Monroe, 91, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his home in Shoshone. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 25th, at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Shoshone. Walter Eugene White, 80, a resident of Boise and formerly of Gooding, passed away on Sun-
day, January 19, 2020 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise. Arrangements by Demaray’s. Janet Stricklan, 77, a recent resident of Gooding, Idaho and formerly of Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Bennett Hills Assisted Care in Gooding. Funeral arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service. Thomas Eugene Mattice, 75, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements by Demaray’s.
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© This last weekend I attended a Celebration of Life for one of our family friends. Our families have been friends for 58 years. A few days before I managed to dig up from my storage unit, some photos from my old photo albums. I had them copied off so the family could have some of the photos I had. Every family, and friends as well, have pictures no one has ever seen. It was great to show mine. The night before the celebration, I cooked up some banana nut bread to take over for the lunch gathering. The cake - to my surprise ended up there in one piece. I disciplined myself not to cut into it prior to lunch. Scott, the brother of my friend, brought in some PA equipment for the hall we were using. He started the group off so someone could speak if they wanted. By all means I was going to take my turn, but first I ushered others to the podium where the microphone was. Then my Time came to speak. First, I read a poem transferred to me by my sister in Eastern Idaho. She was unable to attend due to snow and securing people to watch her place. I was pleased I could read the poem for her. It was a great poem about smiles and the daily good they do everyone. Our friend always exhibited a great smile in times of good or bad. I proceeded to read a little book - The Precious Present by Spencer Johnson - that I felt covered
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the moment. As I started to read, everyone stood up. I didn’t know why. I knew the book would take a few minutes to read, so I kept reading. The people remained standing. I still didn’t know why, so I never asked them to sit - I just kept reading. After I read my story, we had a potluck lunch. After many others had traveled through, my younger sister and I ended up in the line together to serve ourselves lunch. She said, “Brother, the story you read was good, but a little long for everyone standing.” I responded to her, “Why were they standing? I didn’t know why!” “Because you told them to stand.” “No sister, I didn’t tell them to stand,” was my reply. “Yes brother, you said... If you will all stand, I’ll read a little book.” There the answer hit me. I said, “If you will stand IT, I’ll read a little book.” A little two lettered word changed the whole meaning of what I said. Apparently no one heard IT (I wasn’t using the PA system). A comma in speech sure changes things. I felt bad about everyone standing with me to the very end. It (that word again) just shows you how precious our friend was to each and all. My hope is everyone has such friends out there. This is my “Cup of Tee” comma, comma, comma!
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► Help Wanted at Charley G’s in Fairfield: dishwasher, cook, waitress. Call Tammy or Shirley at 208-961-0351 or 208-764-3600 ► The Eagles Nest in Dietrich is looking for cook and waitress staff. Call 208-544-2094 ► Gooding County Prosecutor’s Office: Legal Case Assistant wanted. Job Summary: Provide legal secretarial services to the Prosecutors in civil/criminal proceedings. Full-time 35 hrs./week, Tuesday through Friday, with benefits, salary starting at $15-16.50/hr. DOE. Prior legal experience and bi-lingual Spanish preferred, high-school graduate or equivalent, computer experience, exceptional communication skills. High volume, fast-paced office requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively. Must be able to pass a background check including a drug test and possess a valid Idaho driver’s license. Go to goodingcounty.org to download an application. Mail applications to Gooding County Prosecutors Office P.O. Box 86 Gooding, ID 83330 or email to jdarcy@ co.gooding.id.us (Open until filled) ► The City of Gooding is seeking to fill an opening for a full time Water/Wastewater Operator. The position requires a Water and Wastewater 1 license and a class B CDL. The City will consider applicants who are not certified but will require the employee to become certified for both water distribution and wastewater collection within 24 months from employment date. High school diploma or GED equivalency is also required. Salary range $14.00$18.00 hourly depending on certifications and experience. PERSI retirement and other benefits included. Pre-employment drug & alcohol test is required. The City of Gooding is an equal opportunity employer. Application and job description is available at Gooding City Hall or at www. goodingidaho.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please contact Public Works Director Larry Bybee (208) 595-4902.
Wanted
Want to Buy: Unskinned freshly killed coyotes. Call Jim Kramer at 208-358-2578 (fairfield).
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Services
► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in anything: jackets, bags, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, dresses, coveralls, etc. DROP OFF: Julie’s Ace Hardware in Gooding or call 208-837-6267 - Kathy. ► Diamond Peak of Gooding has openings for those needing safe assisted living. Call Tami Watson at 208-9349781 or email tami@diamondpeakcare.com ► Busy B Market in Hagerman, (1/2 mi North of Hagerman/Hwy 30). Antiques, Collectables, Cakes, Pies, Fresh Eggs, & Bread. Breakfast & Lunch at our Grill. Open Fri-Sat-Sun. 9-5. Call 208-320-6878
For Sale
► Laying Hens for Sale. Most are laying we just can’t keep up with the eggs. Have 16 hens and 1 friendly rooster. Take all or some. Call 208-751-0117. ► Selling off music equipment: Legendary Yamaha DX-7. Boss DR-5 & Kawai R-50 drum machine. Korg Poly-800 & Behringer MS-1 keyboards. Steinberg UR-22 audio interface. Contact Jared at 208-749-3284 (Gooding) ► Bruno Stair Chair with rails. Was made for a spiral stair case, could be used with any stairs. Asking $1000. If you are interested, call 208-539-3791 and ask for Jeff. ► Mixed hard wood, seasoned $200 a cord, $220 delivered and throw on a pile. Call or Text 208-536-3966. ► Six border collie/McNab pups for sale: 3 females and 3 males out of good working dogs. Call or text 208-358-0030 for more info (Bliss). ► Cattle dogs: 9 weeks, 8 available 4 males 4 females, Heeler/aussie mixes. Call 208-371-0665 for more info (Shoshone).
Busy B’s Market
at the Billingsley Creek Barn in Hagerman
(1/2 mile north of Hagerman on Highway 30) Antiques, Collectables, Handmade items, Jewelry, and Books. Homemade Cakes, Pies, Fresh Eggs, and Bread.
Breakfast & Lunch at our Grill OPEN: Friday thru Sunday 9 to 5
~ USED BICYCLES ~ 208-320-6878