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Looking Your Best for Christmas
Almost twenty years ago, Crystal McClain was planning to become a physical therapist, and to pay her way through college, she took a job at J.C. Penny’s hair salon in Twin Falls. It didn’t take long for her life plans to move in a different direction, and for the last 19 years she has been styling hair, mostly in Arizona. This last year, the desire to be nearer to family caused her and her husband to return to Wendell, Idaho, where she graduated from high school. Crystal now has a chair at Epic Hair & Nail Salon in downtown Wendell - 140 South Idaho Street next to Farmers National Bank - where they offer coloring services, haircuts, and styles for the whole family, special occasion up-dos, perms, acrylic nails, gel polish, manicures, pedicures, waxing and make-up. Epic is a family friendly environment where
children are always welcome. If you need to look your best for Christmas (or any time of the year), drop by and see if Crystal is the right stylist for you. You can also make an appointment by calling 602-574-2796.
Go Sing It On The Mountain
The Gooding Community Chorale & Orchestra proudly present “GO SING IT ON THE MOUNTAIN,” a Christmas cantata by Pepper Choplin, under the direction of Rick Strickland. All performances will be held at the Walker Center Auditorium, 605 11th Avenue E., in Gooding. Dates are times are as follows: Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 10, at 4:00 p.m. There is no charge. Free will donations are appreciated. Refreshments will be served after each performance. If you would like to learn more information, or to make a tax-deductible contribution to Gooding Community Chorale, please contact Director, Rick Strickland, at 539-5210 or email him at rick@rickstricklandrealestate.com
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
December 6, 2017
Vol 41 ~ Num 49
Seasonal Closure on Fairfield Ranger District
Effective December 1, 2017 the area along the South Fork of the Boise River drainage east of Featherville to Couch Summit and up Little Smoky Creek to Red Rock Creek will be closed to snowmobiles and other motorized traffic for the protection of wintering elk. According to David Skinner, Wildlife Biologist for the Fairfield Ranger District, these roads are normally closed by snow. “Previous to 2000, the motorized closure went into effect when the snow was deep enough to physically block wheeled vehicles and cover elk forage,” Skinner stated. “December 1st is now the closure date reflected in the Sawtooth National Forest Travel Plan.” According to Mark Fleming, Regional Wildlife Habitat Manager for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in Jerome, motorized travel near winter-stressed elk could be detrimental to their survival, as it forces elk to expend energy reserves to seek security. This energy is desperately needed for survival. Repeated disturbance can result in death of the animals if these reserves are exhausted. Young animals and those in poor condition are most likely to be affected by these disturbances. Vehicle closure signs will be posted east of Featherville where the snowplows turn around on the Ketchum-Featherville Road (Forest Road #227); at Couch Summit; on Little Smoky Road near the mouth of Red Rock Creek; and on the Buttercup Road in the Willow Creek drainage. Violators of these closures are subject to fines. The Forest Service has made provisions to provide access to people owning property within the closed area. Permits are available for property owners who need to access their property in the closed area. “There are many excellent snowmobiling opportunities on the Sawtooth National Forest outside the winter range closure,” Skinner added. “We greatly appreciate everyone’s cooperation in respecting this closure. The closure is in effect until May 1.” For additional information about the Sawtooth National Forest call 208-737-3200 or visit the Sawtooth National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/sawtooth and like us on Facebook.