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Keeping Fit in Lincoln County The Lincoln County Recreation District was established is 1972, for the sole purpose of supporting the Lincoln County Swimming Pool. Since then, however, the district has spread its wings to support other recreational activities in the Lincoln County community. In 2002 the Recreation District began offering other activities for the youth such as soccer, gymnastics, wrestling, flag football, and swim team. The Recreation District also opened a fitness facility located on the south end of Shoshone on the east side of Highway 93. Along with sponsoring several weight loss challenges and a men’s basketball league, their Zumba dance has been a huge success. The fitness facilities are available to residents and non-residents of Lincoln County on a pay-as-you-come basis, or you can buy a monthly or yearly pass. Punch card passes also available. On-going classes include Cardio/ Weight Fitness, Spinning Fitness, Zumba, Circuit training, as well as personal training. The fitness center is open most mornings and evenings. To find out more about class times and fees, call 889-9910 or goto: http:// lincolncountyrec.weebly.com
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McDonald’s In Gooding Last Wednesday, the Gooding Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Gooding’s newest business - McDonald’s. Located next to the new Valley Country Store at the south end of town, this is restaurant number ten for Bill Kyle, the owner of McDonald’s in the Magic Valley. In celebration of the grand opening, there were special meal prices, door prizes, and apperances by the Hamburgler and Grimmace. It has been fourty years since Mr. Kyle open his first McDonald’s in Twin Falls, and he is very confident that the Gooding location will only add to the success of his business. His son, Darren Kyle (Director of Operations), said that McDonald’s uses twenty percent of Idaho’s potato crop every year, and twenty percent of the beef in the U.S. He estimated that, in the the Magic Valley alone, they served at least 6 million sandwiches last year. Bill & Donna Kyle watch as their sons, Darren and Ryan, cut the ribbon at McDonald’s The Mayor of Gooding, Duke Morton, was on hand at the celebration to welcome the Kyle Family to the community on behalf of the city. He was very glad to see a new business adding to the economy of Gooding. “Gooding is not only a great place to live, it is a great place to do business.”
McMayor Morton fights off the Hamburgler, & the Grimmace.
This Friday - January 25th - at the Camas County Senior & Community Center
Acoustic Guitar Folk & Classic Country Music
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NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
Legislative Town Meetings
Free Weed Workshop: February 15th. see page 7.....
Michelle Stennett, Donna Pence, and Steve Miller will be in Shoshone, Gooding, Wendell, and Hagerman, on Saturday, February 2nd for mid-session town hall meetings. Look for the schedule next week...
SENIOR CENTER REQUEST: If someone in your family dies and leaves a LASTING LEGACY book and you do not want it, please consider leaving it to the Camas Senior Center. We have many requests for information from that valuable reference resource. Also, the Center always appreciates donations made to the Center in memory of friends and family members. Please consider this type of memorial for your loved ones in the future.
Richfield District Library 105 South Main Street ~ 487-1242 Tuesday: 2-6 & Thursday: 10-6
Story Time Starts again on February 7th Come Join the Fun at 10:30 a.m.
the Shoshone Library 211 South Rail West ~ 886-2843
Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Open Tuesday thru Saturday Tuesday - 12 to 5 Wed - 12 to 7 Thurs - 11 to 4 Fri - 12 to 5 Sat - 12 to 3 After hour Book drop at City Hall
Gooding Public Library Please call 934-4089 or visit at: 306 5th Avenue West. Regular Hours of Operation: Monday 12 to 5 Thursday 1 to 8 Tuesday 1 to 8 Friday 12 to 5 Wednesday 10 to 5 Saturday Closed ---------------------------------GOODING PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDRAISER Be sure to buy your tickets for the Oak Ddresser on display at the library. $10 each or three (3) tickets for $25.
Camas County Public Library We’ve got Something for YOU! Hours Monday 12:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday - 10:00 to 5:30 Tue, Wed & Fri - 12:30 to 5:30
607 Soldier Road, Fairfield ~ 764-2553
The Camas Soil Conservation District is pleased to announce that they are once again able to extend open office hours to the public. HOURS are 9 a.m to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you have any questions, you may stop by the office located in the Strickland Realty Building (south door), phone us at 764-3223, or e-mail us at camasscd@yahoo.com. Be sure to watch for our upcoming annual tree sale.
Moving at the Speed of Business On January 31, the Idaho Department of Commerce will host a special business luncheon at the Twin Falls Center for the Arts (next to Elevation 486). Jeffrey Sayer, the Director, Idaho Department of Commerce will provide insight into the South-Central Idaho economy and future opportunities from a businessman’s perspective. He will share his straightforward vision for retaining and expanding existing Idaho businesses, along with recruiting new business to our state. The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the cost is $15.00 per person. To sign up or for more information, contact Sherry Rust (208-732-6450, 208-732-6455, or email isbdc@csi.edu) or Larry Hall (208-421-5300, lhall@csi.edu).
Magic Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament It’s that time again! The 3rd Annual West Magic Resort Ice Fishing Tournament will be held February 16th & 17th, and the folks at West Magic are anxious to have you participate! The water level is down, but here’s still plenty of fishable water for the tourney. This year’s tournament will be held in conjunction with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game. It is their intent to increase fishing participation here at Magic and abroad. As always, the hope is that the tournament will draw fishermen from all classes, from the novice to the pro. The sponsors of the event are looking for local businesses to participate either by way of sponsoring, donating prizes, advertising and the like. If you or your business would be interested in donating to the cause, please contact Don Hartman or Stacy McLaughlin at 208-487-2571.
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A Delicious BBQ Chicken Dinner Accompanied by
Acoustic Guitar Folk & Classic Country Music Special Evening Event at 6:00 p.m.
Pinochle & Progressive Rummy Party
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Now Available Purchase at Jim Dandy’s Pizza or Call Laura Shroyer at 358-3902 camasmouse@frontier.com A Beautiful Calendar you’ll keep longer than just this year! 2039 Main St. ~ Gooding
Call Bonnie Sweet or Mike Lemons for more information. Board Games also available. Bring snacks to share if you wish.
Open Mon-Sat til 6:00 p.m.
Everyone Welcome!
Hot & Cold Classic Sandwiches
Master Garden Classes At Now Serving BREAKFAST The University Extension Call in your order ~ 595-1250
Gardening is a great skill that everyone should have, especially in hard economic times. Sometimes, however, one needs to do a little more than just push seeds in the ground, and hope they grow. What grows best in sandy soil? How much water is too much? How do you protect your plants from bugs and other creatures that like your vegetables as much as you do? To help with all of these questions and more, the University of Idaho is offering a Master Gardener class starting February 5 and running through May 4. The classes will be held at the Gooding Extension office and the deadline to sign up is this week. The cost is $125 per person or $175 per couple. If that seems like a lot, it might make the difference between a bountiful harvest this fall, or a lot of wasted time and energy. For more information, contact your local Extension Office. Space for this class is limited, so sign up soon. -----------------------------------
Composting & Recycling To make your garden grow, one of the best things you can do is put a little compost on your soil. You could buy the compost in a bag, or... you could make your own! The University Extension office is offering a seven session Master Composter & Recycler Program starting February 6th in Jerome. Learn how composting works, what can and can’t be recycled, and how best to use compost once it is ready. For more information, contact the Gooding County Extension office (203 Lucy Lane - at the fairgrounds) by calling 9344417, or e-mailing Mario de Haro at mdeharo@uidaho.edu. Deadline to sign up for this class is February 1st.
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B I T U A R I E S
Elva Lavonne Boatwright
Joshua Alexander Maynard
Elva Lavonne Boatwright, 72, a resident of Shoshone, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at her home in Shoshone. Elva was born on February 11, 1940, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Leonard Lawrence, and Nellie May Ruggles Owens. She married Buddy Blake Boatwright on March 3, 1960 in Raton, New Mexico. Upon moving to Idaho, Elva worked at the Shoshone Library in Shoshone. She was also a member of the First Christian Church in Gooding, and was very active in her church community, including Sunday School. Elva is survived by 1 son, David Blake Boatwright, of North Highlands, California; 2 daughters, Loretta Jean Bonner, and Lonne Lavonne Searle, both of Shoshone, Idaho; 4 sisters, Edna Irene Farmer, of Ellicott, Colorado; Hazel May Brooke, of Creede, Colorado; Donna Joyce King, of Arkansas; and Roberta Kay Hogan, of Silt, Colorado. Elva is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Tamara Gabbard; Charlotte Evans; Kirk Davis, Jr.; Louis Davis; Selena, Seth, and Sadrac Boatwright. Elva was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Buddy. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the First Christian Church in Gooding. A private committal followed at the Shoshone Cemetery. The family requests donations be made in Elva’s name to the First Christian Church in Gooding. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Joshua Alexander Maynard, 7, a resident of Richfield, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at his home in Richfield. Joshua was born February 17, 2005, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Greg and Nikki Perron Maynard. Joshua was attending the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joshua is survived by his loving parents, Greg and Nikki Maynard; 1 brother, Gregory Scott, Jr.; and 1 sister, Lindsay Rose; all of Richfield, Idaho; as well as many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by 1 brother, Nathaniel Ryan; his great-grandparents; aunts; and uncles. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Richfield, with visitation at the church beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Shoshone Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in Joshua’s name be made to The Joshua Alexander Maynard Memorial Fund, and may be made at any Wells Fargo Bank branch. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
S E RV I C E N O T I C E S Frances Tanaka, 76, a resident of Twin Falls and formerly of Shoshone, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at River Ridge Care and Rehab in Twin Falls. A memorial service will be held on March 23, 2013, with the time to be announced. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.
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Arthur Villafana Arthur Villafana, 56, a resident of Wendell, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Arthur was born March 10, 1956 in Orange, California, to Mauro and Petra Lopez Villafana. He was raised and educated in Anaheim, California. Arthur moved to Idaho about 8 years ago. Arthur is survived by 4 brothers, John Villafana; Mauro Villafana; Marshall Villafana; and Lawrence Villafana; and 3 sisters, Florinda Rodriquez; Julia Gallardo; and Mary Allsman. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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from the Editor Will You Give Up Your Guns? Real gun owners have more invested in their firearms than just a little money. That rifle is memories of hunting with your father when you were young. That pistol may have been used in World War I or II by your grandfather. That gun might put food on the table this winter, or... it might make your wife feel more secure when you are away at night. Whatever reason you have for owning a gun, the one reason that is not on the list is “to assault another human being.” The only people who own ‘assault’ weapons, are the police who hope never to use them, and of course, criminals. Last week, President Obama released his proposals regarding new gun control measures, including nearly two dozen possible executive orders that are bound to create a political battle with Congress. If the President is even remotely successful in doing what he wants to do, the question is, “How will it affect the average American?” The answer is probably, “Not at all.” To be sure, there could be inconveniences for some, but considering that the federal government can’t control things like illegal immigration (something almost everyone agrees we need to do), how is the federal government going to take away your guns (something that almost no one agrees we need to do)? The answer to this question is, “it can’t,” unless it has the cooperation of state and local police to enforce federal law (something the Obama Administration specifically fought against in Arizona). There are a little over 3000 counties in the U.S. and well over 75% of those counties voted against President Obama in the 2012 Election. That means that, even though the President won the popular vote, less than a quarter of the political law enforcement in the U.S. is in areas that support his ideologies. Given that several states have already indicated that they will fight any attempt to enforce more gun control restrictions on the grounds that what President Obama is proposing violates the U.S. Con-
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Happy Birthday Don Kelso stitution, the only real option the President has to enforce his ideas is the military (and he is not popular there). There are some who think that this President might go so far as to ask for U.N. troops. There are two major problems with that idea: One, the U.N. has never been affective at doing anything; and Two, the U.S. is the only reason the U.N. can financially exist. (Would it bite the hand that feeds it?) There was an attempt just before the end of last year to strengthen the ability of the U.N. to interfere in U.S. politics. Senator Harry Reid brought up for a vote a U.N. treaty regarding “the Rights of the Disabled.” It was voted down by the senate, but if it had passed, it would have obligated the U.S. to a number of U.N. policies. All of that said, there is still the question of whether you would give up your guns if they were made illegal. A few comments have been made out on the internet by people claiming that they would willingly give up their guns. If the truth were told, however, what they are really saying is that they would be willing to give up ‘your’ guns.
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Sunday Church Services Gooding Assembly of God (204 Montana) 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church (504 Washington) 11 a.m. First Southern Baptist (2245 California) 11 a.m. Solid Rock Baptist (2148 Main Street) 9:45 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic (1515 California) 9 a.m. First Christian Church (334 4th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Trinity Episcopal (125 7th Ave. W.) 11 a.m. Lutheran Calvary (21st & California) 1 p.m. United Methodist (805 Main Street) 11:15 a.m. Desert Hills Nazarene (129 6th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Bliss Community (503 E. Hwy 30) 11 a.m.
Fairfield Community Church (617 Soldier Road) 11 a.m. Foothills Baptist Church (119 Poplar E.) 9:45 a.m. Immaculate Conception (201 Camas W.) 2nd Sunday Lighthouse Christian (213 Poderosa E.) 10 a.m.
LDS Dietrich - 181 S. 650 E. Fairfield - 400 Aluras W. Gooding - 1228 Main Street Shoshone - 507 N. Greenwood Richfield - 440 E Hyw 93
Shoshone First Baptist (205 East 5th) 9:45 a.m. Assembly of God (118 W. 4th) 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Catholic (215 West B) Sat. at 5 p.m. Christ Episcopal (104 West B) 9 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (310 E. 6th) 10 a.m. New Hope Lutheran (104 West B) 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Richfield (3rd & Latah) 8:30 a.m. Shoshone (2nd & West C) 10 a.m. Richfield Community (410 S. Main) 10 a.m.
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Special Events Gooding: Birthday Party Thursday, Jan. 30th Fairfield: PRAIRIE QUILTERS... Buy your Raffel Tickets Fairfield: LIVE MUSIC on Friday during Lunch
Shoshone/Richfield 886-2369 / 487-2722 218 N Rail St. W / 130 S Main Lunch: 2.00 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4.00 for those over 60 (Suggested Donation) Quilting & Exercise (Mon) Bingo Pinochle (Tue & Fri) Black out Bingo (Wed) Breakfast (8:00-10:00) 3rd Saturday of the Month -----------------------
Thursday, Jan. 24 (Richfield) Taco Soup & Cornbread and... Cinnamon Rolls
Friday, Jan. 25 (Shoshone) Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes and... Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
Tuesday, Jan. 29 (Shoshone) BBQ Pork w/ Baked Beans & Strawberry Shortcake
Monday, Jan. 28 (Richfield) Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes and... Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
Wednesday, Jan. 30 (Shoshone) Submarine Sandwich w/ Potato Soup & Pie
Gooding 934-5504 308 Senior Avenue Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Pool & Pinochle (Mon-Thur) Shuffleboard (Wed) Quilting (Thur) Duplicate Bridge (Fri) Breakfast (7:30-10) 1st Saturday of the Month BINGO: Every Friday at 7 p.m. Pinochle: 2nd & 4th Saturday
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Camas/Fairfield 764-2226 129 Willow Avenue West Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $4.50 (10-59) $4.00 for those over 60 (Suggested Donation) Quilting ~ Pool ~ Puzzles ~ Board Games & Cards Art Class Thursday 10-1 ~~~ Game Day - 3rd Friday Breakfast Fundraiser (8-10) 2nd Saturday of the Month: by Donation Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, let us know if you have special dietary needs such as allergies to food.
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Friday, Jan. 25 BBQ Chicken & Fried Potatoes and... Cake
Tuesday, Jan. 29 O.F. Turkey Sand. & Potatoes and... Cherry Fruit Medley
Wednesday, Jan. 30 Southwest Chowder & Cornbread and... Streusal Bars
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Cup of Tee
There is a phenomenon that is still floating around in the United States. Some never see it, some are never aware of it, and some never hear about it. On the other hand, there are those who create it without even the slightest thought of doing so. This phenomenon has been in the makeup of our country since its beginning. Our Native Americans held it in the highest degree. Even with the Great Depression this observable event was eminent. World War II showed slowing of the phenomenon, but it gained momentum after the war. The phenomenon I’m talking about is Integrity. It is a simple as not running a red light on a bicycle but as complex as launching a rocket onto space. Integrity is a word given. Then it is action that holds that word. In other words, the end result is walking the talk regardless of environmental, physical, or emotional setbacks. It is being accountable for one’s actions. Rewards usually rebound in silence. I am reminded of a friend who through his years of hard work, his word, being square with everyone, work ethics, and trying to follow a code of conduct has given him integrity. Words alone cannot express it. I remember him selling his property and purchasing another piece. The funds were not in to purchase the second, but realtor said, “Pay us when it comes in because we know your reputation and it is better than cash. This place is yours as of now.” Integrity is helping others along the way. It is learning from examples set and doesn’t come without role models. It is doing what you say you will no matter how much you don’t want to or how bad the job is. If you promise it, do it. “The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to his or her commitment to excellence, regardless of his or her chosen field of endeavor.” This can be as simple as working any job and still taking care of one’s elders. Integrity is being accountable for your doings. With it you have nothing to fear since you have nothing to hide. With integrity you will do the right thing so will have no guilt. Every man has three characters of integrity – that which he exhibits, that which he has inside him, and that which he thinks to do. Integrity is not made in a crisis, only exhibited. Integrity may be exhibited in a moment but is a life time process, whereas one’s words, actions, thoughts, and honesty, gain respect. Many will try to take integrity from you, because it is desired. It is like building a fire with your hands but not holding the fire in your hands. It is better to feed it free standing and let it grow. “To starve to death is a small thing, but to lose one’s integrity is a great one.” I’m honored to be in the midst of many who still exhibit integrity and that I may learn and exhibit integrity. This my “Cup of integri TEE”
Tee Hurd
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Legislative News Week 2 - January 18, 2013 This had been a unusually cold weather week in Boise and around the State. I hope everyone was adequately prepared for it and survived without frozen pipes and the like. The first few weeks of each session is devoted to approving rules. Each legislative session we pass new laws and the individual state agencies, over the summer, are responsible for developing ways to make those new laws work. Rules are the result and we are in the midst of making sure these all make sense. We have successfully completed our Agriculture and Education Committee rules and today start the Natural Re-
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sources ones. I am a bit concerned about the ones dealing with injection wells that will be associated with the natural gas industry. There were some very strict guidelines set up last year by the Department of Lands for what natural gas wells would look like. The Department of Water Resources, who is in charge of the injection well process is choosing to have broad guidelines that indicate injection wells should not contaminate drinking water, but there is no guidance directing what techniques, casings, cement, etc musts be used. It is a real difference in philosophy and looks to me like it may be confusing for the builders of the projects as they
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go forward. I hope the Water Resource People will relieve my concern during the hearings next Wednesday. Our local school boards, administrators and teachers are awaiting action which will move the approximately 30 million dollars affected by the rejection of the Luna Laws into a position where it can be spent by our Districts. Budgets were set using those programs and obligations are coming due. The legislators I have been talking to feel we need a couple of targeted bills by JFAC (that is my preference) that gives schools spending authority for the “use it or lose it” funding the “dual credit payments” the “math science teacher” funding, the “education credit freeze” and the “technology” funding back to the districts in the final two payments for this year. In addition, I would like to see the “1-1 mobile devices” funding put into a grant program that schools could apply for to continue programs which they may have been planning. That is the immediate need and by then The Governor’s Committee will have had time to provide leadership as to how school funding will look in 2014. I have had a number of individuals contact me with their concern about the effects of eliminating the Business Personal Property Tax. It is no doubt that our cities, counties, highway districts, cemetery districts, school districts and the other small taxing districts that provide service to our resi-
dents will be severely impacted. There are a number of plans being worked on that attempt to develop alternative revenue sources to compensate these taxing districts. It is no easy task to come up with the 140 million needed to hold those districts harmless. It is early in the session and I expect to see some plans begin to emerge. One of the critical elements affecting our Sage Grouse populations is the threat of wild fire. Governor Otter announced in his State of the State address that he budgeted $400,000 to be used to set up four Rangeland Fire Protection Districts. These provide training and equipment to volunteers on the ground that will be able to get on fires quickly and hopefully keep them from turning into the huge fires we have experienced recently. One such district has been organized in Mt. Home and I know ranchers and BLM officials want to get these others on line quickly. Our District has again provided a page to the legislature. Emma Frederickson of Gooding is a page in the Senate the first 6 weeks of the Session. Thanks Emma for your service. Any high school senior is invited to apply to work in one of the two 6-week sessions offered each year. It is a great opportunity to experience how our government works. Contact Michelle Stennett, Steve Miller, or myself for more information.
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Legislative News from Senator Michelle Stennett WEEK TWO January 14-18, 2013 Greetings from the Idaho Statehouse where we are concluding our second week of the 2013 session and new issues are beginning to percolate up after the focus in week one on the “big three” legislative topics discussed in my previous newsletter. While on the subject of last week’s newsletter, I want to correct a statement that suggested the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee approved Governor Otter’s budget recommendation of a 3.1% increase for FY2014. More accurately, the Governor’s Division of Financial Management presented the Governor’s budget recommendation to JFAC which is now in the process of hearing testimony from state agencies. Upon completion of this phase of the process, budget setting will begin and then JFAC will bring appropriation bills before both chambers for final consideration. In Idaho, the legislature devotes the first weeks of every session to reviewing administrative rules drafted by executive branch agencies over the interim in response to laws passed in the prior legislative session. Idaho is among the minority of states where the legislature can veto agency rules in whole or in part. On this subject, there was much to concern the Senate’s State Affairs committee on Wednesday during our review of the rules crafted by the Department of Administration with respect to public use of Capitol grounds. These rules were hastily written to comply with legislation hastily passed
in 2012 in direct response to the lawful and peaceable activities of one group: Occupy Boise. We have had extremely hostile groups testify in State Affairs without it precipitating any rush to promulgate rules so this has become an issue of fairness in my mind where one group is discriminated against on ideological grounds. And because these rules could have a chilling effect on constitutionally-protected speech and assembly, Senator Elliot Werk and I moved to reject them in their entirety. Instead, the majority voted to accept the rules by-and-large while rejecting just those sections that limited event/exhibit hours/locations or placed excessively strict limits on amplified speech. Now the House State Affairs will weigh in and must approve the Senate’s actions for these rules to take effect and a legal challenge of the 2012 law is proceeding with a court hearing scheduled for February so this matter is far from resolved. Things were also somewhat fraught with respect to rules review in my other committee, Resources & Environment, where three rules governing the taking of big game and game birds were rejected. Today, there was a bi-partisan admonishment of the Idaho Fish & Game Commission over their tendency to avoid negotiated rulemaking when confronted with contentious issues and they were urged to reconsider this practice. After all, what issues are more in need of a democratically negotiated process than those that are controversial? On a more positive note, it was revealed today that F&G
will partner with the Idaho Transportation Department to identify six areas with high animal mortality rates or where there is a threat to public safety due to animal encounters and create up to 12 wildlife corridors. Highway 75 has a very high incidence of game collisions at dawn and dusk (also peak traffic times) and that puts the Wood River Valley high on the list of areas under consideration for a wildlife corridor. I am very pleased with this initiative and plan to remain an engaged and active supporter of this effort. As always, I welcome your input and continue to believe that government works best when the citizens are engaged. Please email me at mstennett@senate.idaho.gov or call my office at 208-3321353 with any questions or concerns.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today’s date: December 27, 2012 File No.: 8483.20048 Sale date and time (local time): April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM Sale location: on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 Property address: 908 West Fifth Street fka Lot 1 & 2 Block 2, Soldier Mtn. Estates Sub Fairfield, ID 83327 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 5861900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Ty B. Byington and Jennifer Byington, husband and wife Original trustee: First American Title Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Bank of Idaho, FSB Recording date: 01/14/2005 Recorder’s instrument number: 078125 and Modified on November 4, 2005 under Instrument No. 79072 County: Camas Sum owing on the obligation: as of December 27, 2012: $193,655.83 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property’s legal description is: Lots 1 and 2 Block 6 of Soldier Mountain Estates Subdivision, according to the official plat thereof, recorded as Instrument No. 70271, records of Camas County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 8483.20048) 1002.238002-File No. CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS ARE ON THE 2nd, 3rd & 4th MONDAYS. If Monday is a Holiday, the Following Tuesday is the Meeting Date. 2013 MEETING DATES JANUARY 14th, 22nd & 28th FEBRUARY 11th, 19th & 25th MARCH 11th, 18th & 25th APRIL 8th, 15th & 22nd MAY 13th, 20th & 28th JUNE 10th, 17th & 24th JULY 8th, 15th & 22nd AUGUST 12th, 19th & 26th SEPTEMBER 9th, 16th & 23rd OCTOBER 15th, 21st & 28th NOVEMBER 12th, 18th & 25th DECEMBER 9th, 16th & 23rd LEGAL NOTICE OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION CHANGE FOR 2013 The Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold their regular meetings at the CAMAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX located at 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, Id. 83327 on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. If Tuesday is a holiday, the following Wednesday is the meeting date. 2013 MEETING DATES JANUARY 8, 2013 FEBRUARY 5, 2013 MARCH 5, 2013 APRIL 2, 2013 MAY 7, 2013 JUNE 4, 2013 JULY 2, 2013 AUGUST 6, 2013 SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 OCTOBER 1, 2013 NOVEMBER 5, 2013 DECEMBER 3, 2013 Services for persons with disabilities can be made available by calling the P&Z Administrator at 764-2046 three (3) days prior to the public hearing. published on January 16 & 23, 2013
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Notice of Hearing on Name Change IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS IN RE: Chad Brenden Rutherford
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A petition to change the name of Chad Brenden Rutherford (a minor), now residing in the City of Fairfield, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Camas County, Idaho. The name will change to Chad A Taylor. The reason for the change in name is: To have the same name as his sister and brother - family name. A hearing on this petition is scheduled for 10:00 o'clock a.m. on March 1st, 2013, at the Camas County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court good reason against the name change. Date: January 16, 2013 By: Bobbie D. Walton, Deputy Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Pursuant to Idaho Code 31-1413, Notice is hereby given that the WEST MAGIC FIRE COMMISSIONERS will hold a public meeting at West Magic Station #2 (West Magic Road) On Tuesday the 5th of February 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
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