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Help a Friend Battle Cancer
Cancer is a tough battle. It is even toughter when you have to worry about paying for the treatments. Ralph Geer of Gooding County has been battling Lymphoma Cancer, but recent changes in State laws have caused him to lose his long time job as a probation officer. Along with that lose of employment, he is no longer insured, and that has put a large financial burdon on him and his wife. Currently, Ralph is in St. Alphonsas Hospital in Boise fighting for his life due to many issues brought on by his fight with cancer. To help pay for his medical expenses, friends and family have started up a fundraising campaign on GOFUNDME.COM (just type in his name). Ralph has been a good friend as well as one of the first
ones to volunteer to help many in this Community. Anything you can do to help give back to a friend and community volunteer, will be appreciated.
Snow Removal - Keeping Everyone Moving
Keeping city streets clear of snow is a hard job, but a job that can be made easier if residents follow a few simple rules. One - if at all possible, park vehicles on your own property. Otherwise, park as far as possible to the edge of the road, and be prepared to move your vehicles when a snow plow approaches your residence to facilitate efficant snow removal from the streets. Two - all vehicles and trailers not in used must be stored on private property, and not left in the city’s right-of-way. The City cannot prevent snow, ice, rocks, and debris from be-
ing picked up by the City snow plow blade, and according to Idaho Code, government entities can not be held liable for damage from such activity. Three - in areas where snow is pushed to the center of the street (i.e. Soldier Road in Fairfield) vehicles must be removed by 3:00 a.m. Also, when parking in these areas, be aware of the reduced roadway for traffic. Four - regardless of whether they are cleared or not, all alleys must be clear of vehicles and/or miscellaneous debris. Numerous utilities are located in alleys and access to these services
must not be impeded. Five - private snow plowing enterprises and residents shall not deposit snow on any city property, including streets and alleyways. The City does not plow walkways or driveways. Property owners who have circuit breaker status through Camas County can request consideration by the City Council for snow removal assistance. If you wish to see the complete Snow Removal Policy for the City of Fairfield, contact City Hall and ask for Resolution 2005-01. This resolution was enacted to provide for fair treatment of all Fairfield Residents.
January 27
,2016
Volume 40 ~ Number 4 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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Fairfield Ranger District
Comments Needed on Project The Fairfield Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest is proposing to implement a variety of vegetation modifications and prescribed burning treatments over a ten year period in the Salt Creek/Bowns Creek and Fleck Summit area. The goals of the Salt Bowns Vegetation Management Project are: 1) maintain and restore the health of forested stands in response to current insect and disease levels; 2) maintain and restore the declining whitebark pine communities; 3) enhance and restore habitat for wildlife species of concern in old Douglas-fir forest; and 4) reduce the amount of vegetative fuel loading to lower the fire regime condition class. You can access the project documents on the project webpage at: www.fs.usda.gov/project/ ?project=48305. “We hope you will take the time to review the scoping report and provide us with your comments,” says Mike Detcontinued on page 2.....