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Lincoln County on the Move
Lincoln County has moved into the newly remodeled Courthouse. There is still lots to do to make sure everything is working smoothly, so be patient with county officials. But... county offices are not the only moves taking place in Lincoln County. In May of 2023, a groundbreaking celebration was held to begin the construction of the Keith E. Davis Clinic at the south end of Shoshone. The new clinic (a collaborative effort between Family Health Services [FHS], Shoshone Family Medical Center, Lincoln County Commissioners, and the City of Shoshone) will provide medical, dental, and behavioral health services, as well as providing a new home for the Shoshone Pharmacy. The building will also house a 4-unit ambulance bay attached to the facility. FHS received a Health Resources and Services Administration Grant (HRSA) to construct the new clinic, and the 11,200-square-foot facility will be the 11th addition to FHS’s network of clinics throughout South Central Idaho. Last Friday, August 23, FHS and the Shoshone Pharmacy moved into the new building at 651 South Beverly just off Highway 26. Plans are being made for a gala event and a grand opening.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
August 28, 2024
Vol 48 Num 35
Moose Killed Out of Season South of Twin Falls Any information about this case can be provided to Fish and Game anonymously
Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers recently received a Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) report that led them to a dead moose in the South Hills, south of Twin Falls. Once located, officers found a headless moose along the South Fork Shoshone Creek Road, Forest Service Road 512, between the Rogerson Road and Fawn Springs. The unlawfully taken moose was found near a dispersed campground along the South Fork Shoshone Creek Road. Officers believe the moose was killed the weekend of August 10, 2024. Evidence found at the scene confirmed it was shot during a closed season. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Magic Valley Regional office at 208-324-4359 or the Citizen’s Against Poaching tipline at 800-632-5999. Citizens Against Poaching is a nonprofit organization established in 1981 in cooperation with Idaho Fish and Game. CAP offers monetary rewards for reporting wildlife crimes that result in Fish and Game conservation officers catching violators. If you witness a wildlife violation, call the Citizens Against Poaching 24/7 hotline. Callers may remain anonymous.
Critchfield: Showing Kids How to Show Up
from Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield Many of you have heard the old adage, “showing up is half the battle.” It’s a simple phrase that packs a powerful message, and as Idaho’s educational communities embark on a fresh year of learning, this saying has the potential to help address a growing issue affecting student achievement in Idaho and beyond. Since COVID-19, Idaho has prioritized returning attendance to levels seen prior to the pandemic. Attitudes about attendance have also shifted. According to non-profit attendance initiative Attendance Works, the number of students nationwide classified as chronically absent – meaning they miss 10 percent, or two days per month – has almost doubled compared to pre-pandemic numbers. The increase is greater in some states, but Idaho has not been spared from this trend. Absenteeism can result in younger students struggling to master subjects like literacy, which can have lasting effects on a student’s ability to learn. For older students, regular or chronic absenteeism can mean disengaging from learning and the larger continued on page 9... school environment. No matter how engaging curriculum is or how skilled teachers are...