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News Family Mart In Richfield
The building at the corner of Highway 26 and South Main Street in Richfield has been empty for several years, but a new business is filling the void. Until recently, the Romero family had been running a Mexican restaurant in downtown Twin Falls - El Paraiso. For various reason they had to move out of that building, and for several months they have been looking for a new location. They found it in Richfield. The Family Mart serves burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites as well as hamburgers, hot dogs and corndogs. The new business is also a convenience store with snacks, beverages, and a small selection of fresh fruit. Most days you’ll find Juan Romero behind the counter, and in the afternoon and evenings his mom and dad take over while Juan heads to a second job. Family Mart is open 7 days-a-week 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. - dine in or take out. Call in your orders to 208-851-8214 and remember to check out their specials!
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
February 26, 2020 Vol 44 Num 9 Hearings Scheduled For 129,000-Pound Truck Route
In response to a permit request from Idaho Milk Transport, the Idaho Transportation Department is evaluating the feasibility of allowing loads of up to 129,000 lbs. on sections of US-93, Idaho Highway 46, and Idaho Highway 79. Public hearings will be held March 4 and March 5 in Wendell and Twin Falls to provide citizens an opportunity to review displays of the existing and proposed 129k routes. Hearings will be held in open-house format with staff from ITD on hand to answer questions regarding the applications or 129k process. These shipments are reducible, meaning cargo or goods can be removed to make a shipment lighter.
Wednesday, March 4th - 4 to 7 p.m.
Wendell City Hall - 375 1st Avenue East, Wendell
Thursday, March 5th - 4 to 7 p.m.
Farm Bureau Insurance - 2732 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls
At both hearings, there will be an opportunity for the public to give verbal or written testimony on the proposed 129k routes listed below: - US-93 Twin Falls: From the intersection of US-93/ID-74 to Washington Street N. (milepost 38.0 - 48.3) - ID-79 Jerome: The South Jerome Interchange over I-84 The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has a March 13, 2020, ap(milepost 0 - 0.23) plication deadline for Fiscal Year 2020 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) - ID-46 Twin Falls & Gooding: From the intersection of projects. This includes currently funded Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects. ID-46/US-30 in Buhl to I-84 (milepost 85.3 - 100.15) Applications for EQIP are accepted on a continuous basis, however, only the applications received by March 13, 2020 will be considered for funding during this particular cycle. Applica- The comment period will remain open until March 20. Those tions received after the deadline will be reviewed in subsequent cycles. interested in viewing the applications or submitting comment EQIP helps agricultural producers complete resource conservation projects and make conservation- online before or after the hearings can visit: https://itd.idaho. related management changes on their farms or ranches. Conservation program participation is voluntary gov/freight. Comments can also be e-mailed to jessica.wiland helps private landowners and operators defray the costs of installing conservation practices. liams@itd.idaho.gov, or mailed to: For more information on these programs as well as eligibility requirements, stop by your local Idaho Transportation Department, District 4 USDA service center or visit NRCS online at http://www.id.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/. ATTN: Jessica Williams -- -- - 216 S Date Street Helping People Help the Land Shoshone, ID 83352 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, The department is required to conduct an analysis and public write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 hearing on all requests to operate 129,000-lb. loads on the state Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Cus- highway system before the Idaho Transportation Board makes tomer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). a final decision.
NRCS Deadline for EQIP & RCPP Application