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Music & Dementia The 16th Annual Sammis Camas Cup Downhill Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone Needs Music When was the last time you watched a movie without any music in it? For most of us, the answer is that you’ve never seen a movie without music. As the blond haired girl (sorry if that’s your hair color) walks down the dark hallway towards the inevitable clutches of the evil mass murder (which we all know is there), it just wouldn’t be the same without the SCARY MUSIC! Or... where would the superhero be without his/her theme song. What would Mr. Right do without a romantic interlude to tell him that he has, in fact, met Miss. Right. Just think of Harry Potter, Star Wars, or The Lord of the Rings, without music. Of course, music is not just a background for visual arts. We listen to LPs (those round black things), cassettes (the small box with brown tape inside), CDs, iPods, Radio, and whole host of other methods developed to transfer rhythmic sounds to our ears. Some of us even engage in the making music ourselves, with guitars, piano, drums, wind & brass instruments, and all sorts of strange, wonderful things that make pleasing noise. Music is used for pure entertainment, as well as part of our most intimate relationships - be it the romantic search for a mate, or the worship of God the Creator. Researchers are finding that music also helps with our mental health and can help us live longer and better lives. The reason for this is that music uniquely incontinued on page 5.....
For the last sixteen years, downhill skiers from around the area have been traveling to Fairfield to compete in the Sammis Camas Cup. This is a great event to bring skiers into the Soldier Mountain Ski area. This year’s downhill race will take place on February 12th and is open to all ages and abilities. The cost to enter is $40 which includes the lift ticket and manditory downhill training. Register before 9 a.m. the day of race. New this year is a special award for Camas County Skiers sponsored by the Camas County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this award is to encourage Camas County skiers to compete in the downhill competition. In conjunction with the Junior Training Camp and Masters DH, Sammis competitors have the option to train on the track on Monday. Feb 11. This will start with section training in the morning and full length timed training runs in the afternoon. Cost is $40.00 (this includes price of lift ticket) Register before 9 a.m. on Monday. All competitors must bring with them Proof of Health Insurance Coverage in order to compete. Bring the actual card, not just the number. No exceptions! To learn more, call Soldier Mountain at 764-2526 or Meri at 541-490-5888.
2013 Property Tax Reduction Program Circuit Breaker - Apply between January 1 & April 15 The Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) program reduces property taxes* for qualified applicants. The amount of reduction is based on income for the previous calendar year. If you qualify, the property taxes on your home and up to one acre of land may be reduced by as much as $1,320. *Property Tax Reduction benefits will not reduce solid waste, irrigation, or other fees charged by government entities. To apply, contact your county assessor for application materials, complete the
application, provide proof of: income, medical expenses, and the requirements you meet (age 65 or older, blind, VA disability, etc.), and file the application with your assessor’s office by April 15. You must apply for your 2013 property tax reduction between January 1 and April 15, 2013. You must apply and qualify each year to receive this benefit (property tax reductions are not renewed automatically). If your application is approved, your property tax reduction will appear on your December 2013 tax bill.
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NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
Legislative Town Meetings Michelle Stennett, Donna Pence, and Steve Miller will be in Shoshone, Gooding, Wendell, and Hagerman, this Saturday, February 2nd for mid-session town hall meetings. Shoshone: 10 a.m. Community Center meeting room Gooding: 12 noon Zeppies Pizza meeting room Wendell: 2 p.m. Wendell City Hall Hagerman: 4 p.m. Hagerman City Hall
Camas Library - Bits & Bytes New Technology at the Library
Recently the Camas County Public Library received three new digital devices through a grant. Part of this grant process was that the librarian and two trustees attend three classes which would include some training about how to use the new devices. This has been completed and the library now has a Kindle Fire, a Nook HD Color Tablet, and an iPad. The public is invited to come in and use any of these three items anytime. Although they cannot be checked out, patrons can practice, ask questions, and experiment using them inside the library. Soon the library will have several e-readers available that the public will be able to check out which will be another great service the library provides. Policies and plans are in the final stages so watch for an announcement in the Courier as to when they will be available.
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
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
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News from Help Hearts & Hand
Rebecca is "Glad to Meetcha” One of the things I have loved about living in a rural area are the slang expressions, or idioms, used in the area. For instance... "borrow pit" for ditch, "church key" for can-opener. "Glad to meetcha" for nice to meet you, and I am! I am happy to meet you too! My name is Rebecca Ashmead, and I am new here to Helping Hearts & Hands as the Administrative Director. I hope to provide some (valuable, I hope!) assistance to Theresa, the board of directors, and all the volunteers here. One of my tasks will be to try to further connect our Gooding County resources in our joint efforts to provide assistance to those in need. Many people are working to alleviate local hunger issues, and it would be nice if we could reach out and get to know each other a little better. My husband Jeff and I raised our five children south of Wendell on what my ‘city’ relations call ‘the farm,’ but in all actuality, it's just 5 acres! I worked for the Wendell school system for 20 years - the last 14 of those years in the office at Wendell High School. Twelve of those years I spent helping run the concessions/Booster Club to support student activities. For 18 years, I co-chaired the Wendell Christmas Basket Committee. Currently, I volunteer weekly at St. Anthony’s Loaves and Fishes, a Wendell Community dinner. I also serve on the district board at North Canyon Medical Center representing the Gooding County Memorial Hospital District. I believe in helping our communities. I am excited to be here at Helping Hearts & Hands. Come join us and see how you can help your community too.
February 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COWBOYS CARE! Idaho’s Beef Industry has joined the fight against hunger. Recognizing that 1 in 6 Idahoans experience hunger on a regular basis and that USDA guidelines recommend 6 oz. of protein per day/per person to maintain a healthy diet, they began a campaign to reduce hunger and provide a consistent supply of nutrient rich beef for the Idaho Foodbank Network. Caring Cowboys and Beef Counts (beefcounts.org, Caring Cowboys, or Beef Counts on Facebook) will be distributing beef to clients of Helping Hearts & Hands (237 Main Street) in Gooding County during regular food box distribution on February 13th. HH&H would like to thank Caring Cowboys for their support with our battle against hunger here in Gooding County.
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A hardy Salisbury Steak Dinner with mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert, & drinks
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B I T U A R I E S
Martha Frances Wright
Murlen “Murk” Robert Lancaster
Martha Frances Wright, 84, a resident of Shoshone, and formerly of Richfield, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. Martha was born on October 12, 1928, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Willie and Georgia Sturgion Addkisson. She attended school in Colorado. She married Elzie Wright on March 16, 1950, in Greely, Colorado. Martha and Elzie moved to Murtaugh, Idaho in 1953, then to Bellevue, Idaho then to Richfield, Idaho in 1986. Elzie passed away May 13, 2005. Martha and Elzie celebrated 55 years of marriage together. Martha was a loving mother and wife. She is survived by 4 daughters, Linda (Walt) Ferrero, of Richfield, Idaho; Doris (J.L.) Johnson, of Jerome, Idaho; Myrna (Denny) Rue, of Red Lodge, Montana; and Lisa (Thad) Humphrey, of Santa Rosa, California; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Elzie. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Murlen “Murk” Robert Lancaster, 88, a resident of Wendell, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at his home in Wendell. Murk was born on September 1, 1924, to George R. and Mary A. Gold Lancaster. He was raised and educated in Wendell. Murk married Verla Christensen on October 24, 1946 in Wendell, Idaho. Murk was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he especially enjoyed fishing trips at the Richfield Canal. He attended Wendell athletic events for 80 years, and even in poor health, he continued to support his grandchildren and the Wendell Athletic Program. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, the American Legion, and the VFW. A few of the significant events in Murk’s life were being sealed as a family in the Idaho Falls Temple; the birth of each of his children; the call to High Council at age 33, Bishop at age 37, and a member of the Stake Presidency at age 41. Vacations and family home evenings were some of his fondest memories. Murlen was married to the love of his life, Verla, for 66 years, and they knew each other for over 80 years. They loved to dance with each other. They especially loved the Church, and spent countless hours together serving, including a Mission to the West Indies, and nearly 13 years as Temple workers in Boise and Twin Falls. Murlen is survived by his loving wife, Verla, of Wendell, Idaho; 3 sons, Jack R. (Debbie) Lancaster, of Wendell, Idaho; Kevin R. (Laurie) Lancaster, of Wendell, Idaho; and Alan R. (Camille) Lancaster, of Jerome, Idaho; 2 daughters, Nancy L. (Rod) Hegi, of Rigby, Idaho; and Donna Clawson, of Wendell, Idaho; 1 sister, Beth Bengochea, of Cascade, Idaho; 11 grandchildren, Eric Lancaster; Angie (Nick) Kelsey; Brett (Eryn) Lancaster; Jysen (Leslie Tolle) Lancaster; Jessi (Kevin) Rogers; Jaci (Jake Rost) Lancaster; Johnny Lancaster; Jordan Lancaster; Hannah Lancaster; Audrey Hegi; and Dallas Clawson; and 5 great-grandchildren, Xavier; Cole; Zayden; MaqLynn; and Jack. Murlen was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendell. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Wendell LDS Church with visitation at the church beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Send condolences at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Luis Damian Lopez Luis Damian Lopez, 3, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Boise. Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Gooding with Deacon Javier Leija officiating. Services will conclude at the Church with cremation arrangements to follow under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
SENIOR CENTER REQUEST: If someone in your family passes away 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.
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Downhill Drifters The Downhill Drifters, Camas 4-H Club, met on January 6th and 20th at Soldier Mountain Ski Hill. We have 15 members in our fantastic club! Ariel Reedy is the club president, Nick Martin is the V.P., I am the secretary/reporter. Our brave leaders are Alicia Sanders, Amy Botz, and Tami Runyon, they have supported us and taken time out of their own busy lives to put this fun club together. We would like to thank Soldier Mountain for discounting our lift tickets and understanding the importance of positive youth activities in our community. Neill Martin - Reporter
...Music & Dementia continued volves multiple areas of the brain. Think of a singing guitar player. He is strumming and picking to a specific rhythm with one hand, while the other is forming complex finger patterns. Meanwhile, he is remembering or reading words off a piece of paper to sing with the guitar. In a live performance, he is also interacting with the audience, making sure he doesn’t trip over any cords, covering-up any mistakes, and making it look like the easiest thing in the world. It is this complex involvement of the brain that makes music so useful for those trying to care for individuals with dementia. An ordinary memory is stored away like an item on a long list if you lose or misplace the list, the memory is forgotten. A musical memory is stored in multiple areas of the brain and linked with visual, auditory, emotional, touch, and smell triggers. Music therapists have used music to help calm dementia patients who would not respond to anything else. In some cases, music therapy has been used to help restore lost motor skills by involving patients in simple music making exercises. There are numerous cases where people who could not otherwise speak, started singing familiar songs with no problems at all. No one is claiming that music will cure dementia. It can, however, greatly improve an older person’s life by extending the amount of time they have to actively communicate with those around them. The biggest mistake people make with using music this way, is thinking it can only be done by professionals. Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior centers, are always looking for individuals to provide live music. Places like the Lincoln County Care Center host a number of special events throughout the year for their residents, but there is a real need for regular and consistent interaction for those who live there. Are you a piano or guitar student? Do you love to sing? You don’t have to be perfect, just willing to share a few minutes of your day, and you’ll never find a more forgiving or appreciative audience. It is a great opportunity to serve your community, and get in a little practice time.
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Master Garden Classes At The University Extension 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 934-4417, or e-mailing Mario de Haro at mdeharo@uidaho.edu. Deadline to sign up for this class is February 1st.
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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.
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Special Events Shoshone: AARP Tax Help Feb. 5th & 19th Gooding: Breakfast Saturday, February 2nd 7:30 to 10 a.m. Fairfield: PRAIRIE QUILTERS... Buy your Raffel Tickets
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. 31 (Richfield) Submarine Sandwiches with Potato Soup and Pie
Friday, Feb. 1 (Shoshone) Fried Fish & Potatoes w/ Buttered Peas & Pearl Onions
Tuesday, Feb. 5 (Shoshone) Sourkraut & Wieners w/ Potatoes and Hot Rolls
Monday, Feb. 4 (Richfield) Pasta Alfredo w/ Sausage and... Cupcakes
Wednesday, Feb. 6 (Shoshone) Roast Beef Sandwich w/ Veg. Soup & Coconut Pie
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.
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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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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Thursday, Jan. 31 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes and... Carrot Pudding
Tuesday, Feb. 5 Monday, Feb. 4 Pork Chops & Potatoes Spaghetti & Garlic Bread and... Dessert w/Veggies, Salad & Dessert Wednesday, Feb. 6 Beef Enchiladas w/ Rice & Beans and Dessert
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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Cup of Tee
The last weekend (January 26th) was my birthday. Many of my friends keep telling me that I’m older than dirt. I don’t think they know their dirt. I kindly tell them that only one inch of topsoil has been created since 1492, when Columbus was visiting here on a “Cruise Ship” from Spain. Then they reply, “Tee, that is pretty shifty.” On the given subject of shifting, I tell them that the United States shifts west about an inch a year. So since 1492, the United States/North America has gone west from the European/African motherland about 51 feet. I don’t know how many years it will be before the West Coast slams into China but I’m sure it will probably be past my bedtime. (Isn’t China already within driving distance, I keep seeing things from there in all the stores.) I just figured out why it’s getting harder for me to climb mountain peaks, they are shifting up with this great movement I mentioned. On a lighter note you don’t have to worry about me reporting on the George Strait final touring series with him stopping in Idaho at the Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho. When the radio stations were giving away free tickets to see the concert, I was the right caller many times but I didn’t have the answers to those tricky contest questions. I now probably have three complete wardrobes of clothes by stopping at the western wear clothing stores signing up for tickets. I guess the final tour for George, is only a life’s (birthday) beginning for Tee. Sorry to hear George is going to have to end his ride in Idaho without my help. He will have to renew his subscription to the Camas Courier to keep up. Another friend has asked me, “Do you feel older or just wiser?” That is a good question. I don’t feel any older unless you consider my recent visit to a post office other than Fairfield. When I came in there was snow on the ground. Upon standing in line for eternity, I finally reached the ticket number machine like the DMV (which was out of order.) It’s funny that the U.S. Postal Service is losing money and they are closing the places that are bringing in revenue. Don’t worry though the price of stamps is going up again. When I got done with all my business the snow had melted in the parking lot! I guess in a sense, I had gotten older. Wiser?! Oh yeah! Gasoline is on the rise and bread isn’t. Just in case you haven’t noticed, the price of gas is on its scheduled price hike, 20 cents in the last two weeks. Did anyone complain? Not a likely chance. Did anyone thank them for the price hike? Yes. The whole country has by not saying a word. Did you know we don’t have the bread bakeries we used to? They are all gone. Your “fresh” bread comes from other states. The Ma and Pa bakeries are gone with the big company by outs. Guess we can be thankful for our day old daily bread. One’s birthday should be a day of new beginnings! Why is Congress out of session?? This is my “Cup of Birthday Tee”
Tee Hurd
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Clear Springs Donates Big Fish Time to grab a fishing pole and get rid of cabin fever. Clear Springs has donated 150 fish averaging 4.5 pounds, which were stocked at the Filer Ponds. Another 700 ten-inch trout were also planted there. Crystal Lake also received 150 of the giant 4.5 pound Clear Springs rainbow trout, so it is time to get out and have some fun. “Local anglers have a heck of a unique fishing opportunity thanks to one of our own local private fish growers,” said Doug Megargle, Idaho Fish and Game Regional Fish Manager. “Clear Springs has provided these broodstock sized trout for the public for the past couple of years. Not all parts of the state enjoy this kind of opportunity, it’s a fringe benefit of having such large number of fish growers in our area, and their generosity,” said Megargle. Remember before going out fishing to pick up your new 2013 fishing license. An adult fishing license is $25.75 for the year. Resident youth under the age of 13 fish for free, with youth 14-17 years old costing only $13.75.
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Classes at CSI Northside Center Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism The CSI Northside Center is proud to offer the Lecture Series Twenty Thirteen. The first of three FREE lectures, “Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism: The Long Road Ahead” with Dr. David Walker, will be on Tuesday, Feb. 12th at 7 p.m. Dr. Walker’s lecture asks the audience to contemplate several important questions about international terrorism: Why might someone become a ‘suicide bomber’? Why attack unarmed random civilians? How does Al-Qaida view their conflict with the US? Such questions ask listeners to understand America’s adversaries. Some may question why that is important. Knowing the enemy can illuminate how difficult and complex a ‘War on Terror’ can be, with no easy solutions, contrary to what is often spoken about in the American political arena. Dr. David Walker is a lecturer at Boise State University, where he teaches classes in military and diplomatic history, as well as terrorism, world history, historiography and historical methodology. This lecture is made possible by funding from the Idaho Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and a generous donation by ZIONS BANK. ----------------------------------The North Side Center also has the following community education courses starting in February: Robert’s Rules of Order Feb. 6 & 13 - $30 Gluten-Free on a Time Crunch Saturday, Feb. 9 - $10 (+$10) Conquering Test Anxiety Feb. 12 to Mar. 12 - FREE Sew Easy Quilting for Beg. Feb. 14 to 28 - $34 (+$6) Genealogy Feb. 14 to Mar. 21 - $35 Fadz “N” Fashion Jewelry Feb. 19 & 26 - $25 (+$10) Fadz “N” Fashion Hair Feb. 19 & 26 - $25 (+$15) Beginning Excel Feb. 28 to Mar. 21 - $80 Some of the above courses will be held at locations other than the North Side Center. We are also offering FREE monthly workshops to help prepare you for the Compass Test. -------------------------------------COMPASS PREP WORKSHOP: Learn all about the Compass Test, the placement test required for degree-seeking students. Find out when and where to take the Compass, what the scores mean, and tips on preparing for the test. Free! 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 12 in Room 5 at the North Side Center. To reserve your seat contact Carla Wherry at 732-6525. For more information, go to www.csi.edu/northside, or contact us by calling 934-8678 or e-mailing us at northsidecenter@csi.edu.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Board of the Camas County Commissioner Meetings Brief Synopsis of the December 2012 minutes A complete set of minutes are on file at the Clerk's Office December 10, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. by Chairperson Janet Croner. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Bill Davis, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commission Backstrom. Unanimous. Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to review the Findings of Fact on Camas View Subdivision. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law on Camas View Subdivision. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to review the Electronic Transaction & Access Agreement. Commissioner Davis made a motion to sign the Electronic Transaction & Access Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to have the Board execute the Warranty Deed between Camas County (grantor) and The State of Idaho, Idaho Transportation Dept. (grantee), and the Quit Claim Deed of property between the State of Idaho, Idaho Transportation Dept. (grantor) to Camas County (grantee). Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board reconvened at 1:02 p.m. and discussed the appointment of an individual as a representative for Camas County to the South Central District Health Board. Commissioner Davis made a motion to appoint Pam Jones as our South Central District Health Board representative. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2012 Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve and sign the 2012 Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to go into executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter 3, title 9, Idaho Code. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Chair declared the Board out of executive session. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to deny indigent Case 201210005 upon the recommendations stated by the Clerk. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board discussed the County Medical policy. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to include the Qualifying Domestic Partnership clause. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. Commissioner Davis and Commissioner Croner reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. December 17, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chairperson Janet Croner. Also present were Commissioner Backstrom, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember and Clerk Korri Blodgett. Commissioner Davis was not available as he is recuperating from surgery. After reviewing the agenda Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to amend the agenda to add the Camas Creek Cooperative Weed Management Area’s Cost Share grant application, as it is a time sensitive matter and the Board will not be meeting again until the lst of January. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the Annual Road and Street Financial Report. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve and submit the 2012 Annual Road and Street Financial Report. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Noxious Weed Superintendent Terry Lee met with the Board asking the Board to authorize the Chair to sign the ISDA grant application upon completion, as it will need to be submitted by the end of the year and the Board will not be meeting again until the first of January. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the ISDA Cost Share Grant application. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Outside Auditor Dale Bunn, with the Firm of France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn met with the Board and presented the 2012 Financial Audit. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign the Management Representation letter provided. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board to review the 2013 Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Operating Plan between Camas County Sheriff’s Office and the USDA, Forest Service. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the 2013 Forest Service Cooperative Law Enforcement Annual Operating Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Dave Sanders also presented the Access Idaho Service Agreement and the 911 Century Link Maintenance Agreement for Review. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the Access Idaho Service Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to review a Data Sharing Agreement. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to enter into the Data Sharing Agreement between the State of Idaho and Camas County. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Assessor Lynn McGuire and Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review a Homeowners Exemption that was overlooked and request cancellation of property taxes in the amount of $824.32. It was the consensus of the Board that the applicants were entitled to the exemption and that the taxes would be canceled. The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. and met with Ben Holland from the Northside Snow Riders Club. They are requesting to use the Manmade property to hold a Fun run and Drag Races event on January 19th and 20th. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Northside Snow Riders request to use the property to hold their event upon proof of insurance. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign off on the title to the 1970 International Truck that the snow grooming committees uses, for trade-in on a 1995 International Truck, after it is understood that it will be titled to Camas County. Seconded by Commissioner. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Retail Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for The Iron Mountain Inn, The Cliff, LLC., Jim Dandy’s Pizza Pub, Camas Creek Country Store, Soldier Creek Brewing Co., Soldier Mountain Ranch Country Club & Resort, and Idaho Smoky Mountain Lodge, LLC. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the Retail alcoholic Beverage License’s as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the signature of the Letter of support for the US Forest Services grants. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the corrected minutes of November 14th, 19th and 26th. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the corrected minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous.
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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.
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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
Case No.: CV-2013-1
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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