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January 16, 2019
Vol 43 ~ Num 3
Idaho’s Senator Risch Joins Lincoln Days Tour Annual Fun Run ~ January 19th
U.S. Senator Jim Risch joined our State Elected officers on their annual tour of Idaho to meet with the voters of our area. With unemployment at its lowest since the 1960s (just under 4% nation wide and under 3% in Idaho), Senator Risch said this is a great time for America. The Senator gave the credit for the growing economy and the related increase in jobs to two things: first, the tax reform bill passed just over a year ago (HR 1—the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act); and the repealing of massive amounts of government regulations that have been stifling business growth over the last ten years. Regarding the government shutdown, he said it is a fight between the President and the House Democrats. The Democrats are in the weaker position because nearly all of their leaders have voted or made statements in favor of building a barrier (the wall) within the last decade. Their opposition to a Mexico/U.S. border fence is clearly hypocritical. For most people, the main concerns during the shutdown are tax returns and food stamps. The IRS has stated that they will start this year’s tax filing season on time - January 28th. The only problem might be with complex filings that take extra time, even without the shutdown. The food stamp program was already approved in December when congress passed the Farm Bill. However, the appropriations bill (over which the shutdown is taking place) provides the funds for SNAP benefits (food stamps). To address this problem, the President has ordered the USDA to distribute February benefits by January 20th - about two weeks early. This will help low income families through the next month, but March could be a problem if the shutdown continues. The only hiccup with this plan might be Democrats who are claiming that the President can’t do this, even though it is a mandatory entitlement. Senator Risch said he would have liked to have seen this situation handled differently, but the President has no real reason to back down on this issue.
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Counties Swear In New Officers
On Monday, the winners of November’s county races were formerly sworn in to their respective offices. In Gooding County, Commissioner Mark Bolduc administered the Oath of Office for the two new commissioners (Susan Bolton and Ron Buhler) as well as the new coroner, Ron Geer, and the reelected Clerk (Denise Gill), Treasurer (Christina “Tine” Wines), and Assessor (Justin L. Baldwin). In Lincoln County, Richard Ellis was sworn in as the new commissioner, along with reelected Roy Hubert. Lincoln County’s new coroner, Mike Piper, took the Oath of Office along with Brenda Farnworth (clerk), Ann Youts (treasurer) and Linda Jones (assessor). In Camas County, Galen Colter and Travis Kramer took the oath for County Commissioner, along with Korri Blodgett (clerk), Gayle Bachtell (treasurer), Lynn McGuire (assessor) and Wesley Walker (coroner).
Legislative Update from Senator Michelle Stennett
January 11, 2019 Greetings from the first week of the 2019 Legislative Session! This week Governor Little gave his inaugural State of the State address which talked about important issues such as the economy, education, Medicaid Expansion, and corrections. These priorities are either constitutionally or statutorily obligated to budget. Governor Little’s proposed policy agenda has been our priority for some time, and we look forward to collaborating to create positive changes for Idahoans. Economy In 2018, the Legislature conformed to the new Federal Tax Code and then passed a tax cut that would change how Idahoans claim deductions. On April 15th you may possibly have a tax bill rather than a refund. The Idaho State Tax Commission failed to effectively notify Idahoans to update their W-4s which tells employers how much... continued on page 2...
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to withhold from an employee’s paycheck. The Tax Commission estimates that 75 percent of taxpayers have not adjusted their withholdings for the new tax laws. As an example, a married couple who are both working and filing jointly, could have a $700 tax bill. Less deductions and the elimination of certain exemptions, such as dependents, could result in an even larger tax bill. Education In his State of the State address, Governor Little asserted his number one priority is education and I agree. A strong education system promotes lifelong learning that helps ensure our workforce is the best and brightest Idaho has to offer. Governor Little mentioned budget increases for schools, teacher salaries, full-day kindergarten, and starting a Children’s Cabinet - focused on a variety of environmental conditions that may hinder student learning. Investing in full-day kindergarten is a big step for Idaho in terms of setting our children up for success, but early childhood education (pre-K) is also important. Studies show that kids who go through pre-K earn more money than those who don’t, are more likely to go to college, and less likely to wind up in jail. The governor wants to point Idaho in the right direction on this issue and I am eager to work with him and the rest of the Legislature this session to improve the future of our children and our workforce. Medicaid Expansion The most important priority this legislative session is to implement and fully fund Medicaid Expansion, as Idahoans overwhelmingly voted for it this past November. The Legislature should honor the will of the people and the people want a clear, clean Expansion. The Governor’s office has found the money to fully fund Medicaid for the first year and after that, the savings from expanding Medicaid will pay for it. However, the funding in the Governor’s budget does not account for any additional expensive and bureaucratic conditions such as work requirements. Not only does Medicaid Expansion cover the uninsured with health care, but it will bring back 400 million in tax dollars which can be put back into our local and county governments as well as our hospitals, doctors, and other medical staff. I am hopeful the Legislature will work to implement, and fund Medicaid, as is, in 2019. Corrections The Governor’s budget recommendation takes on the challenge of increasing prison capacity and the resources needed to reduce the flow of inmates into our prisons. Idaho has the largest percentage of nonviolent offenders in our prisons resulting in our state having transferred 1,000 inmates to Texas because of overcrowding. There is an urgency to change how we deal with at- risk populations, review mandatory minimums, and better treatments for drug addiction and mental health problems. Current practices are expensive, unsustainable, and often too late. Also, we are constitutionally required to improve our public defender system.
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Gooding Community Chorale Receives Grant
The Gooding Community Chorale (GCC) received a $1,000 grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services in December. William Lickley of Farm Credit Services, presented the check to the GCC Board of Directors at its performance of “Christmas Around the World” at the Walker Center in Gooding. The funds will be used to complete the purchase of stage extensions and acoustic panels to enhance the musical performances of the Gooding Community Chorale’s annual Christmas cantata. Photo: back row, L-R: Marybelle Anderson, Helen Hopkins, Albert Hornbacher, Mark Chapman and GCC musical director Rick Strickland. Front row, L-R: Anna Weber Stearns, Karolyn Gaines, Bill Lickley of Farm Credit Services, and Sharon Strickland.
Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Library Story Hour:
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Hults Places in Corn Yield Contest Press Release
David Hults of Gooding, Idaho, recently won state first place in the No-Till/Strip-Till Irrigated division of the 2018 National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Yield Contest. Hults won with Pioneer(r) P0919AM(tm) brand corn, which yielded 299.273 bushels per acre. The winner earned one of the 189 state titles won by growers planting Pioneer(r) brand products. Pioneer growers took home more than 45 percent of the state awards, confirming that Pioneer brand products can shine throughout the nation. “We offer our congratulations to growers who placed in the NCGA competition. Every year, the industry continues to see growers across the country succeed in this competition, and we are proud to see so many growers succeed with Pioneer brand genetics,” said Ryan Myers, Pioneer Corn Category Lead, Corteva Agriscience(tm), Agriculture Division of DowDuPont. The NCGA Corn Yield Contest is an annual U.S. competition among corn growers with the goal of capitalizing on the high genetic yield potential of today’s corn hybrids. It also encourages the development of sustainable, new and innovative management practices that result in higher yield potential. Growers compete in six corn production classes: two for non-irrigated, two for no-till/strip till non-irrigated, one for no-till/strip till irrigated and one for irrigated acres. For a complete list of national winners, state winners, yield totals and products, visit www.pioneer.com/ncga. To learn more about the National Corn Growers Association, visit www.ncga.com.
Let’s Talk About It: The Language of Baklava
Monday, January 28th, 6 p.m. is the date and time for the next Let’s Talk About It program at the Camas County Public Library. The book being discussed is The Language of Baklava, written by Diana AbuJaber and is a memoir with recipes showing the connections between food, identity, and memory. This book is available for check out at the library and the public is invited to take part in this reading program. Refreshment will be served.
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Patsy “Pat” Benson
Pat was called home Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 surrounded by her family at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was a very loved mother, grandmother, GG, and friend. She was known to many by different names, but everyone who knew her knew better than to call her Patsy! Pat was born on October 26th, 1938 to Cooper and Ruth Carter in Paris, Texas. She was raised in Honey Grove, Texas and graduated in 1956. On June 19th, 1956 Pat married her best friend and love Jim Benson. In 1957 they welcomed their first child, Jeannie. Then in 1960 they welcomed their son, Jim. In 1962 they welcomed Judy, who only stayed here on Earth for a short period before God called her back home. In 1963, their family became complete when they welcomed another daughter, Julie. In 1965 they journeyed from Kress, Texas to Wendell, Idaho. Where they settled down and called home. Their time in Wendell brought many friendships and adventures. Waiting for her with opens arms in Heaven was her husband of 49 years, Jim. Her daughters, Jeannie and Judy, her mom, Ruth, her dad, Cooper, and her sister, Virginia (Gina) Duke. Since being called home, she left behind her sister Carolyn (John Robert) Allen, her son Jim (Lyn) Benson, her daughter Julie Benson, her granddaughter Jamalyn (Tyrel) Davis, her grandson Alan (Shilah) Benson, and her great granddaughters, Breanne and Kenzie Davis and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nursing staff at Bridgeview, Idaho Home Health & Hospice, and the following staff members who aided in Pat’s care; Terri, Steve, Lori, Leija, Olivia, Grace, Niki, Sharon and fellow Utah Jazz fan Nash. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 18th at 11:00am at the Wendell Cemetery. Cremation arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service – www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Keith Robert Wennstrom
Keith Robert Wennstrom, 72, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home in Gooding. Keith was born on March 11, 1946 in Springfield, Mass., the son of Robert and Norma Wennstrom. At a very early age his family moved to Gooding, Idaho where he was raised and educated. He then attended Idaho State University in Pocatello where he earned his Business Degree. Keith made his home in Gooding making a living as a carpenter building many homes in the Gooding area. He is survived by: his mother, Norma Wennstrom of Gooding; his brother, Karl Douglas Wennstrom of Robie Creek, Idaho; uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob; and two brothers, Kim and Kent. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Burial will followed at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Arlan Frank Martin
Arlan Frank Martin was born on October 6, 1939 in Jerome, Idaho to Elda Mary and Claude Frank Martin, and passed away on January 3, 2019. His siblings include Arden Claude, Arlus Frank, Arla Jean and Darrell Lee. Frank joined the US Navy Submarine Service in 1957, stationed in Norfolk VA. While on leave returned to Wendell and married Mary Ann Newbrough on December 21st of that year; four children were born in this marriage. They later divorced in 1980. While serving in the Navy he was selected to be a member of the crew for the USS Triton, the first nuclear submarine to circumnavigate the world, which was documented in the book, Around the World Submerged “The Voyage of the Triton”. He was honorably discharged in 1966 and moved to Wendell, Idaho. In 1967 relocated to Emmett where he began working for Hetherington Electric. He then was a partner in D&M Sales and Service and branched out to own his own business, Martin Refrigeration. He married Carole Caldwell-Mitchell on May 27, 1988 in Virginia City, NV; soon after they moved to Elko, NV where he continued working in commercial refrigeration until retirement. During this time, he continued his favorite hobbies of gun collecting and restoring classic cars with his sons. Frank and Carole entered their cars into many shows which won them numerous trophies and awards. Frank is survived by his wife Carole Martin, sons Glenn (Roberta) Martin, Dennis (Teresa) Martin, Howard (Cathe) Martin and daughter Shirley Simmons, stepsons Robert (Wendy) Mitchell, James (Tara) Mitchell, sister Arla (Jim) King, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel (164 East Main Street - Wendell). Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery in Wendell. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Share condolences, memories and photos at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Alice “June” Nielsen
Alice “June” Nielsen died January 3, 2019 in Shoshone, Idaho at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marx L. “Sam” Nielsen; baby, Danny Nielsen; parents; five brothers; four sisters; and much-loved nieces. She is survived by: one sister, Della Newby Hansen; her son, Michael Nielsen, Sr.; her daughter, Becky Nielsen Goold; five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and a large extended family. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Graveside services followed at the Shoshone Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to the Golden Years Senior Center - 218 North Rail Street, Shoshone, Idaho 83352. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Wesley D. Fields, 93, joined the riders in the sky when he died peacefully at home on January 9, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Fairfield American Legion Hall in Fairfield. Local arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Tony Randall Ibarra, 41, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Robert C. Wade, 97, a resident of Lancaster, California and formerly of Gooding, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home in Lancaster. Cremation arrangements will take place in California. Local arrangements by Demaray F.S.
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A Brief Synopsis of the November 2018 Camas County Commissioners Meetings
(A complete set of the minutes are on file at the Clerk’s Office and on the County Website)
November 13, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Galen Colter, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Deputy Clerk Katherine Rablin. The Board canvased the votes for the General Election held on November 6, 2018. There was a 73.5 % turnout for the election. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and certify the abstract of votes. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. The Board reviewed an invoice quote for the Video Conference Software from Integrative Solutions Northwest /John Neely. Commission Colter moves to approve and Commissioner Ralph seconds. All in favor, unanimous. The Board reviewed the Annual Juvenile Justice Report. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the annual report showing there were no juvenile cases in fiscal year 2018. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. The Board opened the public hearing at 10:00 a.m. to hear a request by Marilyn Dillard to rezone approximately 40 acres of land from Ag to Ag-10. This parcel of land is located in Section 18, Township 1 South, Range 14 East. Commissioner Kramer read the Notice onto the record. Marilyn gave an explanation on her request. No members from the public wished to make statements and the Board closed the public hearing at 10:13 a.m. The board will set for deliberation on November 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. The Board met with the Snow Mobile Grooming Committee. Commissioner Colter made a motion to approve the Annual 2019 Snow Mobile Grooming plan. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Ralph makes a motion to accept the offer from Frostenson Farms to farm the County ground. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. The board reviewed the claims. Commissioner Colter made a motion to accept the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous. Expenditure Funds: Oct 2018 Expenditures (Report dated 11-16-2018) Justice Fund $7,968.91 Current Expense $9,930.63 Indigent $329.40 Road & Bridge $201,887.57 District Court $816.47 Revaluation $45.00 Health $1,001.51 Landfill $432.00 Noxious Weeds $2,064.01 Ambulance $3,767.65 Parks & Recreation $ Waterways $14,775.00 911 Comm. $1,399.29 State Fund $18,998.53 Cemetery District $37.26 Range Improvement $ --City of Fairfield $604.11 School District #121 $5,356.37 Court Trust $ --- West Magic Fire Dist. $11.73 Camas Mosquito Dist. $22.70 Camas County Library $751.33 Oct Payroll $125,747.06 Oct Totals $270,199.47
The Board adjourned at 3: 45 p.m. November 19, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Galen Colter, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. At 1:08 p.m. the Board opened deliberations on a request by Marilyn Dillard to rezone approximately 40 acres of land from Ag to Ag 10. The Board made statements relating to the comp plan. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the rezone and instruct the Planning and Zoning Administrator to make the changes as required. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. The Board closed deliberations at 1:18 p.m. The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of September 10. Commissioner Colter made a motion to approve with corrections. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Blaine/Camas Snow removal Contract for 5.3 miles of West Magic Road located in Camas County. The salt/ sand materials were charged to Camas County last year in error and therefore will be refunded in the amount of $675 as materials are included in the contract. Commissioner Colter made a motion to approve and sign the snow removal contract. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Forsgren Engineer Steven Yearsly and Road & Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to discuss the 227 Road. Steven said Robison did an excellent job and the lower slides have been completed. They did have a few cost over runs totaling $35,423.72. The board reviewed Change order #2 in the amount $35,423.72. Commissioner Colter made a motion to approve the change order. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Pay Request for and Contracts, Pay requests, and change orders. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the final Pay Request for Robison Logging for the completion of the project in the amount of $207,016.20. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. He also presented a Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP) Project Documentation Summary for signature summarizing the 227 Road Lower & Upper 2014 Slides completion in the amount of $291,760.98 which included LRHIP funds awarded in the amount of $100,000.00. Garland Company Representative Dallas Burroughs and Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the board to discuss the re-roof and parapet walls on the court house. Commissioner Colter made a motion to approve and accept the repair bid in the amount of $4,700.47 for the annex and courthouse roof repair. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board to present the E911 Grant Acceptance Letter for signatures in the amount of $24,398.33. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Camas County/University of
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF RICHFIELD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a public hearing to consider and hear public comments on the following: Richfield School District No. 316, applicant and property owner, for approval of design, location and process of constructing the HVAC, Gym and Ag Shop, and the time line of construction. The public hearing will be held February 6, 2019, at 6:00 P.M., at Richfield City Office 180 W. Lincoln Avenue, Richfield, Idaho 83349. Copies of the proposed plans are available at the office of Richfield School District No. 316 and The City of Richfield. Oral testimony may be offered at the hearing. Written testimony may be submitted up to the time of or at the hearing. Assistance for persons with disabilities will be provided by calling the Richfield City Office 24 hours prior to the hearing. Lu Ann Swainston Secretary, Richfield P&Z published on January 16th & 30th, 2019 Idaho Extension Budget Agreement. Commissioner Ralph motion to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. The Board reviewed a ballot to vote for a farmer or rancher to represent the County on the FSA Committee. Commissioner Colter made a motion to nominate Mary Kramer. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Commissioner Kramer recused his self from voting. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. November 26, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Ralph, Commissioner Colter, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and a individual from the public. The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of November 13 and November 19. Commissioner Colter made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to review and Consider the annual Road &Street Financial Report. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the annual report. Seconded by Commissioner Colter. Unanimous. Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to present an application for Appointment to the Camas County Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioner Colter made a motion to appoint Chuck Baldwin to the Planning & Zoning Commission Board. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Richfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing February 6, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at the Richfield City Office 180 W. Lincoln Avenue, Richfield, Idaho. The Richfield School District No. 316 is applying for a conditional use permit to move the modular trailer that is already placed on school property, they would like to move the modular trailer to a different location on same property without a permanent foundation. The modular trailer would be blocked and skirted according to the International Building Code according to the conditional use permit. All persons desiring to be heard should appear at this hearing. Written testimony may be sent to The City of Richfield before the 6th day of February, 2019. If you require special accommodations, please contact the Richfield P&Z Commission at 208 487-2755 prior to the date of the hearing. Lu Ann Swainston - Secretary, Richfield P&Z
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 2, 2019, 02:00 PM at the Camas County Courthouse Front Steps, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327, the following described real property situated in Camas County, State of Idaho (“Real Property”): Lot 9 in Block 5 of Soldier Mountain Estates Subdivision, Camas County, Idaho, accordig to the plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County. More Correctly Described As: Lot 9 in Block 5 of Soldier Mountain Estates Subdivision, Camas County, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Commonly known as: 927 West 4th Street, Fairfield, ID 83327 Connie J. Bernal, as Trustor conveyed Real Property via a Trust Deed dated May 23, 2011, in favor of Bank of America, N.A. as Beneficiary, in which Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Camas County, Idaho, on June 14, 2011, as Instrument No. 2011-083807, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Green Tree Servicing LLC Assignment Dated: August 5, 2013 Assignment Recorded: August 29, 2013 Assignment Recording Information: Instrument No. 2013-085434 Shelly M. Espinosa is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Camas, State of Idaho on December 13, 2018 at Instrument No. 2018-088640, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor failure to make monthly payments beginning October 1, 2017, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been
CITY OF RICHFIELD TREASURER’S FINANCIAL REPORT FOR QTR. ENDING 12/31/18 FUND 10/1/18
BALANCE REVENUES EXPENDITURES TOTAL BALANCE YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE INVESTMENTS 12/31/18
General Fund 199,522.74 14,478.11 Street & Alley 3,045.55 9,683.10 Street Lights 24,484.55 3,050.78 Irrigation 5,141.16 371.00 Recreation 30,852.67 1,148.56 Tort 75,982.45 2,150.26 Sewer Repair 188,329.50 3,120.64 Sewer System 22,636.37 95,480.50 Water System 321,039.05 109,853.98 With. Account 10,046.46 10,162.59 Rev. Sharing 26,929.29 4,268.86 TOTAL $864,275.34 $253,768.3
4,998.14 1,618.02 2,306.97 ---------- 242.85 8,870.00 25,000.00 89,081.37 122,711.09 10,160.00 975.00 $265,963.44
275,646.26 484,648.97 151,029.62 162,140.25 94,824.86 120,053.22 20,793.76 26,305.92 26,207.25 57,965.63 66,431.66 135,694.37 ------------ 166,450.14 164,853.92 193,889.42 253,346.63 561,528.57 ------------ 10,049.05 ------------ 26,929.29 $1,053,133.96 $1,948,948.69
Lu Ann Swainston - City Clerk/Treasurer, City of Richfield
applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $63,025.93, interest in the sum of $4,637.46, escrow advances of $1,807.08, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $209.02, for a total amount owing of $69,679.49, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The Trustor, successor in interest to the Trustor, or any
other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in IRC § 45-1506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustor are named to comply with IRC § 451506(4)(a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 17th day of December, 2018. Shelly M. Espinosa Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. 54040
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