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37 Volume 19 Number News from the Heart of Idaho: Camas, Lincoln, and Gooding County
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Door to Door You hear the doorbell ring. You put down your book (or tablet) and go to the front of the house to see who is there. When you open the door, lo and behold, it’s someone trying to sell you something. What do you do? Phone solicitation is relatively easy to deal with (just hang up), but turning away from a face-to-face meeting with someone can be very difficult. What do you do? First, a salesman may not enter a home without a specific invitation from the homeowner (actually, no one can enter your home without your permission - unless they have a warrant). Second, most municipalities have some sort of ordinance in place to regulate this sort of activity. Generally known as “Green River” ordinances, these laws declare the practice of door-to-door soliciting (unless requested by the homeowner) a nuisance, and punishable as a misdemeanor. While most of these laws have been upheld by the courts, there is a general consensus that a total ban on door-to-door solicitation is not defensible. On the other hand, requiring a peddler to get permission from city hall is perfectly reasonable, and most cities do so. This brings us to point number THREE: if someone shows up at your front doorstep trying to sell you something, ask them if they have permission from your city council. If not, you have every right to tell them where to go. On the peddler’s side of things, getcontinued on page 8.....
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End to End on Route 93 U.S. Route 93 is a major north–south highway that begins at Wickenburg, Arizona (50 miles northwest of Phoenix) and ends in Jasper Alberta, Canada - a distance of over 1,700 miles. It is a long, beautiful drive that takes you through Nevada, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and into Alberta. While most people would travel this route by car, one man is making the journey on a bicicle. Earlier this month, Jasper’s Fire Chief, Greg Van Tighem, began a solo cycling trip that will cover the full extent of highway 93. Part of his purpose is to promote tourism interest in Wickenburg, Jasper, and all the communities along route 93. His bigger goal, however, is to raise $93,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Yet, Chief Van Tighem is quick to say, “Yes, I’m trying to raise money, but I want to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis as well. The more people understand the challenges faced by people dealing with MS, the sooner we will have a cure.” With that said, he is not just looking for folks who will sponsor this journey, he is also looking for people who will help spread information about MS amongst their friends, family, and many other contacts. Last Wednesday, Chief Van Tighem traveled through Shoshone where he visted with members of the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Dave Wendell (above photo). The next morning, he continued on up Highway 93 towards the Craters of the Moon National Monument. You can follow his journey at www.endms93.com or on his FaceBook page. -------------------------Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. Symptoms may be mild, such as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of vision. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable and vary from one person to another. MS involves the immune system, but the specific target of this disease has not yet been identified.