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Party with the stars at an outof this world location…..
The Idaho Falls Astronomical Society will be hosting star viewing events beginning each evening at 10 p.m. on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at Craters of the Moon. All telescopes will be available for public viewing or
bring your own telescope or binoculars. Expert advice and sky guidance will be available. A discussion about the constellations will be presented after dark. Meet at the Caves area parking lot on the loop road. In addition, there will be a special 1 hour astronomy presentation in the campground on Friday evening in the campground amphitheater beginning at 9:30 p.m.
The Craters of the Moon Visitor Center and loop road are located 18 miles
west of Arco and 24 miles east of Carey on U.S. Highway 20/26/93.Busy night for Arco Council Monday
The Arco City Council took up a wide range of business and issues Monday evening at the regular meeting. Mayor Ross Langseth called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Those in attendance were Clerk Virginia Parsons, Council Members Gene Davies, Travis Gilchrist and Lois Bleak. Also present were Richard and Mary Dean, Garth Powell, Clay Condit, Sam Beard, Bill McMurtrey, Reily Smith, and Don Cammack. Council Member McAffee was absent.
A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as written was made by Council Member Davies, seconded by Council Member Gilchrist, and carried.
Miken and Sheila Jardine’s property is in the County and only a small corner in the city. Council Member Davies will contact City Attorney Stephens about this and what the city needs to do. The city cannot provide them service at this time.
Reily Smith, representative of the Skate Board Club, reported a meeting with Steve Smart from RCMD. They have a Skate Board Chairman Keith Stayman. The Skate Park will be in the City Park and will be designed like Challis Skate Park. This will be completed in three years. The first grant money should be here in six weeks.
Garbage dumpsters were discussed. Council will look into each business and will review at the next meeting.
Garth Powell, representing the Masonic Temple, reported a water leak at the Masonic Temple property. A decision was made to abandon the water meter on the conversation corner and go directly out from the back of the building to the main line.
Council Member Bleak reported that she contacted the State about crosswalks on the State highways in several locations.
Sam Beard would like to buy the city’s water storage for this year. Presently at this time the city has 78% which is 2701 inches. Motion was made by Council Member Bleak, seconded by Council Member Gilchrist, to ease to Sam Beard for one year the city’s water storage at $300.00 per thousand inches. Motion carried.
The International Building Code will be reviewed by City Attorney Stephens.
The City will enter the new road grader in the Fourth of July Parade.
Several calls and also reports of water violators have been reported. A warning will be issued and if reported a second time a citation will be issued. Also, property clean-up on several residences has been reported. Letters will be sent out this week with a citation to follow in 14 days if not complied with.
Billy McMurtrey, representing the Science Center Committee, reported his trip to Oakridge, Tennessee. He met with the Energy Community Alliance (E.C.A.). He gave a short presentation on the mission and goals. He reported that this was very well accepted and they are planning on coming to Idaho for the next meeting.
Several Special Business Licenses were issued—to Caleb and Sandy Maynard for selling of fireworks at the Arco Service; Gayla Parkinson was issued a Special Business License for fireworks at the Lost River Drive Inn and also a Special Business License for Popes Cool Stuff for selling of snow cones at the corner of the A&A Market was issued.
Mayor Langseth encouraged everyone to go and look at the Rec Hall. The Parks and Rec Committee have completed painting and varnishing the gym floor. The Mayor and Council would like to thank the Committee and also Lin and Arlene Pearson and Joel Searle for the work and time they have put into this.
The Water Street well was completed last week.
Review of the Truck Weight and Ordinance was reviewed and tabled.
Issues at the Airport were discussed. Mayor Langseth will contact the Airport Committee on this matter.
Council Member Bleak will get a map of the city park with the different areas to put in the park for visitors to see. Motion to spend up to $150.00 for this was made by Council Member Gilchrist, seconded by Council Member Davies, and carried.
A general discussion of maintenance was carried out.
Motion to pay the bills in the amount of $18,750.81 was made by Council Member Davies and seconded by Council Member Bleak. Motion carried.
A motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. was made by Council Member Davies, seconded by Council Member Gilchrist. Motion carried.Wildflowers at peak bloom
The annual wildflower display along the 7-mile loop drive at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is well underway. The peak season of the wildflower bloom should last until early July.
Currently Dwarf Buckwheat, Dwarf Monkeyflower and Silver-leaved Phacelia make up the bulk of the display on the cinder cones, but the varied habitats of the monument support more than 600 different types of plants. Although June brings the largest abundance of blooming plants, there are a variety of wildflowers that blossom throughout the summer.
Daily guided walks and evening programs are now being offered. These
activities will continue through September 1. Visitor center hours are
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. In addition to these regularly scheduled activities an opportunity for night sky viewing (Star Party) will be offered this weekend (June 27 and 28) on both Friday and Saturday nights. There are also special longer hikes offered on Saturdays throughout the summer. For further information on schedules, programs, camping, and facilities, please call 208-527-1300 or visit the Monument’s web site at www.nps.gov/crmo.Two Montana cattle herds positive for Brucellosis
Idaho State Department of Agriculture releases new importation requirements for animals from the state of Montana.
BOISE—According to a press release issued from the Montana Department of Livestock on June 9, 2008, tests have confirmed the second case of brucellosis in a Montana cattle herd which will result in the eventual loss of Montana’s brucellosis class free status. This prompted the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to issue an Administrative Order June 12 outlining additional importation requirements for animals from the state of Montana.
The immediate issuance of the Administrative Order is necessary to protect Idaho cattle and bison from contracting the disease,” said Dr. Bill Barton, administrator and state veterinarian for the ISDA. Dr. Barton is authorized by Idaho law to prohibit or restrict entry of animals into the state if they have been exposed or are infected with a communicable disease.
Brucellosis is a disease of cattle, elk and bison that can cause females to abort their calves.
Idaho lost its “Brucellosis class free” status in 2006 after a small beef herd in eastern Idaho was found to be infected with Brucellosis. Idaho regained its “Brucellosis Class Free” status in July 2007.
For further information about the additional importation requirements for cattle or bison originating in Montana, or to inquire about certain exceptions, please contact Dr. Bill Barton at bbarton@agri.idaho.gov. or 208-332-8540. The Administrative Order can be found at www.agri@idaho.gov homepage under Quick References.
19.JUN.08 Antelope Guard Station
19.JUN.08 Antelope Guard Station
19.JUN.08 Public celebrates Centennial of Antelope Guard Station
12.JUN.08 Driver escapes with minor injuries following rollover
12.JUN.08 5th annual Father’s Day ride this Saturday
12.JUN.08 State Board names Interim Presidents, Administrator
12.JUN.08 Open house scoping meeting opens comprehensive plan
12.JUN.08 FSA County Committee nominations start June 15
12.JUN.08 Antelope Guard Station to celebrate 100th Birthday
12.JUN.08 Craters of the Moon announces June events
05.JUN.08 Forest revises Travel Plan Maps and Proposed Action
05.JUN.08 BLM to launch comprehensive planning Process
05.JUN.08 Troop Boosters planning Fourth of July Parade
05.JUN.08 Arco man wins $200,000 Powerball Prize
05.JUN.08 4 month investigation brings arrest on drug charges
29.MAY.08 Good crowd attends Memorial Day Program
29.MAY.08 Battelle Corporate announces new President
29.MAY.08 Over 60% of registered Butte County voters cast ballots in Primary
15.MAY.08 Shannon Traughber Awarded IAC Scholarship
15.MAY.08 PTSA Book Fair nets Music Dept. over $1000 in goods
15.MAY.08 Vehicle accident Tuesday takes life of Arco youth
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