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This talk, by Dr. David Adler, president of the Alturas Institute and constitutional scholar, explores the origins and practice of the impeachment power, from the Constitutional Convention through its discussion and use in impeachment efforts against Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, among others. This discussion probes the concept of impeachable offenses—treason, bribery and high crimes and misdemeanors—in historical context and addresses presidential actions that might warrant impeachment.

Sponsored by Friends of the Clearwater, Idaho Rivers United, and Advocates for the West.

Set to original music, History Keeper and Singer/Songwriter Rifka Helton takes us on a journey deep into Clearwater Country before Dworshak Dam and Highway 12 altered north-central Idaho forever. Rifka’s father, Dr. “Red” Helton captured over 2,000 photos with his camera and kept them in a closet for years, until now!

Beer, wine and snacks available.

In the summer of 2016, backcountry adventurers Bob Jonas (founder of Sun Valley Trekking Co and Wild Gift.org) and Sarah Michael (County Commissioner 2001-2008) rented 2 pack goats in June for a 6 backpacking day trip from Fairfield to Baker Lake. Then in July, they test drove 2 rented llamas for a 7 day traverse of the Pioneer Mts from Trail Creek Summit to Copper Basin. As “aging” backpackers, Bob and Sarah have had enough of lugging 50 lbs on their backs. The summer experiment with these pack animals stemmed from the desire to extend their years traveling in Idaho’s Wilderness.

This slide show and story will enhance the community’s cultural quality of life by giving practical information for novices who are thinking about using pack animals for backcountry travel. It will appeal to families who want to take their kids camping away from a trailhead and will appeal to backpackers who love exploring the backcountry but no longer want to carry their tents, sleeping bags, camping stove, air mattress, and food on their backs.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office (CFO) and Salmon-Challis National Forest (SCNF) have developed a draft plan for the Jim McClure-Jerry Peak (JMJP) Wilderness and are hosting a public meeting to obtain feedback and comments. This meeting will provide a formal opportunity for individuals to meet agency management, review plan documents and ask questions.

The Wilderness Act provides a mandate for agencies to preserve wilderness character and instructs them to develop a plan, within the parameters set forth in the legislation, for future management actions. The JMJP Wilderness is the easternmost of the three wilderness areas created under Cong. Simpson’s legislation. The JMJP area includes BLM-managed lands as well as Salmon-Challis Forest lands, and therefore the JMJP wilderness plan will be developed jointly by the BLM and the Forest Service. Following the scoping period, the USFS and BLM will revise the Wilderness Management Plan based on input they receive and will develop an environmental assessment. Subsequently, the revised Plan and environmental assessment will be provided for public comment; anticipated for late fall 2017