2007-10, October 2007 (Shoshone)

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  FEATURES

  It’s Only Dirt; Wind of Change
  by Carolyn Driggs-Ware

  The Teton Valley, once home to potato farmers and outdoorsmen, is growing an entirely new crop; transplants from other states looking for a slower pace of living in a gorgeous mountain setting. The transition from rural towns to burgeoning boutique resort communities brings changes and challenges that are reflected all over the West.

  Shoshone—Spotlight City
  by Dixie Thomas Reale

  From its beginnings as a railhead for farmers and ranchers, Shoshone was a bustling, thriving community on the rise. Like so many other towns, however, when the railroad stopped passenger service, it had to reinvent itself. Shoshone has kept its sense of community while it starts to grow anew.

  William E. Borah: The Lion of Idaho
  by Dene Oneida

  For thirty-three years ,William Borah served as a US Senator from Idaho. The most consequential political figure to come from the Gem State, he was also the most independent. In his time, wits claimed that there were four factions in the Senate: Democrats, Republicans, Progressives, and William Edgar Borah.

  DEPARTMENTS

  Announcement: The 2007 Recipe & Photo Contest Winners!

  Music Makers: The Shook Twins; Ready to take on the world, by Ryan Peck

  Studebaker Says: Indian Summers, by William Studebaker

  Idaho Waterways: Daylighting; Creeks make comebacks in Boise and Caldwell, by Linda Funaiole

  Small Town Flavor: Saga of the Lowly Corncob, by Madge Cook Wylie

  Retrospective: Idaho’s “Skunk” State Police Cars, by William Ryan

  Who We Are: The Last Ride, by Desire Aguirre

  Highways and Byways: Road Warriors, by Bill Gruber

  Heritage Trust: Basque Tree Carvings in Idaho, by Ellen Carney

  Life’s Lessons: Lesson on a Summer Morning, by Eric W. Jensen

  Recipe Contest: Golden Butternut Bisque with Caramelized Onions & Herbed Alpicella Sourdough Croutons, by Stacey L. Rich

  October Contributors

  IN THIS ISSUE!
  Benewah County, Boise, Caldwell, Caribou National Forest, Driggs, Melba, Preston, St. Maries, Sandpoint, Shoshone, Teton Valley, Twin Falls