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Musher Soccer Continues Winning Streak
Unyielding defensive play was the theme for all three Musher girls first through sixth grade soccer teams in week three outings. Hannah Williamson lead the first and second grade team to a 6-nil shutout through tireless defensive efforts and effective field positioning that was well beyond her age level. Scoring for the Mighty Mushers were: Ivy Ashmead (3), Katy Shep (2), and Emerie Smith (1). In the fifth and sixth grade game, goalkeepers Elise Higbee and Tatum Martin combined to pitch a 5-nil victory over the Narwals, aided by merciless defensive line play. Tiana Bojorquez anchored the defense for the Mushers, also adding a score via penalty kick. Gigi Weber scored two goals while Chloe Eaton and Harley Brown finished with one goal each. The final game had the third and fourth grade Mushers overpowering the Orange Monsters 4-0. Net-minders Kenley Olsen and Hannah Swenson split duties in goal for the shutout effort with center defender Kirra Tracy providing leadership and continuity to the defensive line. Charlie Lee got the first goal, then Anna Botz scored a nice free kick to the far post. Kenley Olsen provided some fresh legs in the second half, notching the final two scores. Credit also goes to the parents’ on the fly hydration duty in yet another tough no substitution effort! Photo: Ivy Ashmead, member of the combined 1st and 2nd grade team.
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 7th
Hagerman, Idaho 10 to 3 Music, Food, Kid Activities, Pumpkin Carving Contest! Escape to Hagerman for a GREAT day of FUN!
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
October 4, 2017
Vol 41 ~ Num 40
Camas County Addresses Non-conforming Airstrips
On Monday, October 2, the Camas County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on changes to the county’s zoning ordinance. At the beginning of the meeting, Chairman Kramer made it clear that the main purpose of the hearing was to address a non-conforming use in the county. Until a few years ago, most counties included a general statement in their zoning ordinances indicating that land uses not specifically addressed or prohibited, were allowable. That statement allowed land owners to legally build facilities such as private airstrips with minimum oversight by the county. Recent court rulings and legislation have overturned that sort of land use statement, thus creating a number of nonconforming land uses for counties to deal with. While nonconforming uses are protected from abrupt termination, they have no inherent right to be extended or enlarged. That also means that the sale of property with a nonconforming use may be difficult. For the last two years, Camas County has been working to address the dozen or so nonconforming airstrips in this area. Based on input from attorneys and the Idaho Department of Transportation, it was decided that the best way to address the issue was to include private aircraft landing field or airports in the list of Principal Designated Uses for the Ag-80 zone. Currently, airports in the Ag-80 zone require a conditional use permit. All of this was of little interest to most people until construction began on a gravel airstrip on the east end of the county. This construction had nothing to do with the proposed ordinance change, but false information propagated by a certain individual generated opposition to the county’s attempt to protect private property rights for Camas residents with private airstrips. At Monday’s public hearing, Chairman Kramer had to remind several individuals that the hearing was not about a specific piece of property, and to keep comments on the issue of whether airports should be an allowable use in Ag-80 or require a conditional use permit. Of those who were in opposition to the change, few specifically addressed the main issue, and made it very clear that the reason for their opposition was the airstrip at the east end. The commissioners will deliberate on the proposed change and make a decision in the next couple of weeks.
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Grand Opening for Thorn Creek Schoolhouse
On Saturday, October 14th, the Gooding County Museum will host a Grand Mass will be held at Immacute Conception Chapel in Fairfield Opening for the Thorn Creek one room schoolhouse starting at 2:00 pm. this Sunday, October 8th, at 2:00 p.m. A potluck will follow A chicken indoor picnic, with all the trimmings, will begin at 3:00. Kevin services. All are welcome. Varin and his family will tell stories about the school. The building was donated by Bill and Alma Varin. Shirley Sabala will tell about Camas Public Library going to school there until it consolidated in 1947. Attention: Patrons of the Camas Library. The library will be This is the museum’s only fund raiser this year so they closing on Mondays at 7:00 pm instead of 8:00. Thank you for are asking for $10.00 donations. The event will include your continued support. a Dessert Auction.
Woman’s Support Group
Shoshone meetings every Thursday. For information call the Advocates, (208) 788-4191.
BINGO IS BACK!!!
This Thursday, October 5th, at the Lincoln County Community Center (South Beverly Street in Shoshone). Lee Ross and her mother Dian have volunteered to put on this Great Event and hope you will enjoy coming out on the First and Third Thursday’s of the month this Fall and Winter. The doors for this community fundraiser open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30. Play different Bingo patterns during the evening. Late comers are welcomed.
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October 18th Speaker
Dr Donald Walbrecht will be our speaker Wednesday October 18 at 7:00 pm at the Gooding County Museum. He will entertain us with stories of his early years in Gooding. Dr Walbrecht is a published author and served 30 years as a pilot in the Air Force. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
CSI Northside Center
202 14th Ave. E. ~ Gooding (208) 934-8678 or (208) 732-6442
This Friday - October, 6th Career Day at the North Side Center
Job Seeking Skills Workshop 9-11 a.m. Maximizing your marketing tools to help you navigate the job search process to your best advantage. Workshop includes: applications, résumé writing, cover letters, interviewing skills, and follow-up communication. Career Exploration 1-3:30 p.m. If you aren’t sure where your future is heading, we can help. Sign up for an individual appointment with a CSI Career Services counselor for free Career Exploration guidance as well as access to MyPlan.com, an online assessment and exploration tool. Please call or email for more information. (208) 934-8678 or northsidecenter@csi.edu
October Community Education classes!
Beginning Sign Language Drawing By Hand Folded Book Art Party Piñatas Advanced Dog Obedience
Thurs., Oct. 5-Nov. 9 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thur., Oct. 5-Nov. 9. - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tue., Oct. 10 - 6-8 p.m Wed., Oct. 11 - 6-8 p.m. Mon., Wed. Oct 16-Nov. 1 - 6-7 p.m. ----Sneak Peek: Upcoming events and Community Education classes at the North Side Center. Holiday Greeting Cards and Gift Tags – November 6 Latin Dancing for Beginners - November 7 to 16 Holiday Paper Ornaments - November 18 Registration is open for these classes! Call us today for more information at 208-934-8678, or go to www.csi.edu/northside, or e-mail us at northsidecenter@csi.edu.
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Many Thanks
We are so grateful to our community of family, friends and neighbors for all the acts of kindness and sympathy. Thoughts and prayers, food, flowers, cards, visits and attendance at Doug’s services along with the kind words spoken to us
regarding the recent passing of our wonderful husband, father and grandfather will fill our hearts each day as we continue forward. Doug will always be remembered for his positive attitude and warm smile. Thank you so very much, The Hallowell’s
Cloud Seeding in Southern Idaho
On Tuesday, November 14th, the Wood River Resource Conservation & Development will host an Idaho Power presentation on the Cloud Seeding Program in our area. The meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Lincoln County Community Building (201 South Beverly Street in Shoshone) and will include information on the results of cloud seeding in Southern Idaho. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please RSVP before November 8th to Wood River RC&D woodriverrcandd@yahoo.com or call 208-934-5053 (leave a message if after 12 p.m.). Refreshments will be served. ---
“Our mission is to marshal the resources of the Wood River RC&D Council and to collaborate with other organizations, partners, and individuals to enhance people’s lives and the environment in Blaine, Camas, Gooding, and Lincoln Counties, Idaho by following our Annual Plan of Work & our Five Year Area Plan”
2017 Camas Library Foundation Annual Meeting
The Camas Library Foundation will be having its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th at 6 pm. A brief business meeting will take place in the library meeting room. Chairman Ted Miller will tell everyone what the Foundation has been doing for the past year. Also, Anni Thompson is up for re-election and is opting to retain her seat on the Board. Refreshments will be pizza, salad, dessert, water or coffee. All Foundation members are invited to attend.
Let’s Talk About It
The Camas County Public Library will be hosting its second Let’s Talk About It book discussion program on Monday October 16th at 6 pm. The book for this session is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck; copies are available at the library for check out. The public is invited to read this book and attend the discussion with a vising scholar. Refreshments are always available.
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Donald LeRoy Simis
Donald LeRoy Simis died of a broken heart on September 28, 2017 following the passing of Mary Jean, his wife of 66 years. Don was born May 21st, 1930 in Gooding, Idaho, to Anna and Sam Simis. He grew up on a farm east of town where he learned to love the wide-open spaces, the soil and the big horizons of the Magic Valley. He graduated from Gooding High School in 1948 after serving on the Student Council. He attended Utah State University on a football scholarship where he majored in Agronomy and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and ROTC. In 1951, Don married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jean Robertson. It was the beginning of a 66-year journey that only ended when Mary Jean passed away on 13 September of 2017. After college graduation, Don served his country in the United States Army. He was stationed Fort Bliss Texas for the Air Defense Artillery Officer Basic Course, then on to Fairbanks, Alaska for a tour with an Air Defense Artillery Battalion. Don and Mary Jean returned to Gooding, the town they loved, in 1956 and he went to work for the Gooding Seed Company. He started out doing fieldwork, traveling across southern Idaho, meeting farmers and getting to know the seed business. He also worked many long and dusty nights in the back of the seed company building cleaning seed. In 1962, Don became the head of the Gooding Seed Company, which he ran for the next 33 years. In 1968, he expanded the company by going into the fertilizer business with his brother-in-law, Larry Robertson. Don was an astute businessman, and with Larry, built the Gooding Seed Company into one of the most successful agribusinesses in southern Idaho. He was recognized his peers who elected him President of the Pacific Seed Association in 1986. Don committed countless hours to his community, serving on the Gooding City Council and on the College of Southern Idaho Foundation. He volunteered at the Gooding Elementary School for 11 years, helping to improve the young students’ reading and English skills. Don and Mary Jane were honored by the Governor as Idaho School Volunteers of the Year in 2011. Don was a proud
member of the Gooding Rotary club for 54 years. He was active in the Gooding Methodist Church for 61 years, and was also a member of the El Korah Shrine. Don had a passion for golf, shooting and bird hunting. He played golf avidly well into his 80s, with two holes in one to his credit. He was a member of both the Gooding and Jerome country clubs. For 15 years following his retirement, he and Mary Jean went south for the winter to enjoy the warm weather and play golf in Palm Desert with friends and family. Perhaps his greatest passion was bird hunting. In the brisk fall air, he would tramp the fields around Gooding with his friends and beloved dogs, hunting for pheasants. On fall and winter days Don and his hunting companions would venture out to the fields before dawn or in the late afternoons and lay in wait for the ducks to fly in. Don was an excellent duck caller and called in many a flock. He was known to celebrate the end of a successful hunting day with a nip of apricot brandy to help sharpen his eyesight for the next hunting trip. Don also loved to shoot trap and could be found on many a Tuesday evening east of town at the Gooding Trap Club near the house where he grew up. He was a member of several trap shooting organizations including the Rocky Mount Oysters, and the Shoshones. Every year, Don planted his garden across the alley and unfailingly nurtured it to yield multiple crops of sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other vegetables he always shared with friends and neighbors. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean, who passed away on September 13, 2017, and by his two sisters Dorothy Lutz and Minnie Krahn. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Mortensen, and his brother, Larry (Lana) Simis. Don and Mary Jean had three children: Julie (Rod) Gramer, Rob (Teresa) Simis and Rick (Joan) Simis. They were also blessed with seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren: Bryan (Xiao) Simis; Stephanie Simis; Rose (Michael) Cole, Anna (Brett) Halverson; Molly (Jimmy)
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Wilkinson; Jennifer (Lukas) Gramer, Robbie Gramer, and Brad and Ryan Cloyd. He had five great-grandchildren: James Cole, Lucy Halverson, Daniel and Mia Simis, and Ella Brooks Cloyd. Don and Mary Jean traveled extensively around the world with their friends and family to such locations as Hong Kong, Panama, Russia, Hungary, Italy, the Holy Land and, especially Germany where they loved visiting their grandchildren who lived there. Don had many lifelong friends in Gooding and throughout the Intermountain West. He had many great times golfing, hunting, traveling and socializing with them all. He always had a twinkle in his eye as he teased and joked with them. Don will be remembered fondly as the patriarch of the family who was always there whenever someone needed help or advice. He will also be remembered as a devoted husband and loyal friend. Don and Mary Jean held a special place in their hearts for their grandchildren. They traveled across United States and to Europe to celebrate their births baptisms graduations and weddings. In return, their grandchildren love them back, traveling across United States and from Europe to be with them even in their last days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gooding United Methodist Church, the Rotary Foundation or to Ducks Unlimited. A celebration of Don’s life was held at the Gooding United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery followed by a reception at the Gooding Country Club.
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Bronwyn Rhys Davies
Bronwyn Rhys “Nick” Davies, 91, of Fairfield, died suddenly September 25, 2017 at his home near Fairfield, Idaho. Nick was born September 12, 1926 in Huntington, West Virginia to Ellis Rhys Davies and Emma Lavada Black-Davies. When Nick was two, the family moved to Redlands, California where Ellis had accepted an instructor position at Redlands University. Nick spent his childhood riding horses and playing in the orange groves surrounding the family home. He graduated from Redlands High School in 1944 and immediately joined the Navy. He was sent to radio school to learn Morse code and was assigned to an ammunition ship. In Nick’s first deployment, his ship was kamikazed in Pacific Ocean. He was blown into the water and badly burned, but was fortunate to be rescued. Most of his shipmates did not survive. Upon discharge from the Navy, he attended Redlands University, majoring in Education. On June 4, 1948, Nick married Zada Willard. He and Zada had three children: Michael, Joanne, and Cheryl. In 1950, Nick and Zada moved to Bakersfield, California, where Nick began teaching both elementary school and physical education for junior high. He taught school for thirty-six years, in the Greenfield Union School District. He influenced thousands of children, implemented little league baseball, and a long lasting recreation program in the Bakersfield area. Nick married Nancy Packham on July 7, 1973 in Grover City,
Charles Roy Packham
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Charles would have wanted it known that he died as a result of being incredibly stubborn, refusing to follow doctors’ orders and raising hell for decades. Charles Roy Packham (Charlie, Chuck, Mr P) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017 after a fierce and courageous battle with melanoma cancer. He was born to Katherine Stevens and Charles H. Packham on May 31, 1962 in Idaho Falls, Idaho and was one of four boys. Charles was loved and
California. Upon their retirement from teaching in 1986, Nick and Nancy moved to her hometown of Fairfield, Idaho and began a successful homebased business. He served the Fairfield community as a probation officer for five years and an EMT for ten years. Nick enjoyed fishing and hunting, and especially traveling and eating out. He is survived by: his wife, Nancy; his children, Michael (Ann) Davies, Joanne (Larry) Keller, and Cheryl (Jerry) Laymance; four granddaughters, Lorie Monaco, Crystal Downs, Nicole Tramel, and Paige Davies; three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; two wonderful previous daughters-in-laws, Kathi Davies and Becky Davies; and several cousins. Nick’s nephew Charles Roy Packham passed away six hours before on September 24, 2017 in Twin Falls, Idaho. A combined graveside service was held for Nick and Charles on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Mountain View Cemetery north of Fairfield, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity. Share condolences & memories at demarayfuneralservice.com
cherished by many. In his free time he enjoyed BS’ing with his closest friends, watching his Los Angeles Rams play football, and big game hunting. Charles is survived by his three children, Kinley Packham of Twin Falls, Brandon (Courtney) Shearer of Kuna, and Brooke (Tristan) Ash of Kuna. Significant other Heather Rolph of Twin Falls, his father Charles H. (Carol) Packham of Rathdrum, his two brothers, Eddy and David Packham both of Twin Falls, his three grandchildren, Alexander, Rhyalyn and Emerson of Kuna, several close aunts and uncles, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Adele Stevens; brother, George Packham; Both Sets of Grandparents; Packham’s and Stevens and within 6.5 hours of his departure his uncle Nick Davies of Fairfield. Combined service held with his uncle Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Mountain View Cemetery north of Fairfield.
death & service notices
Douglas Steve Youren, 56, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Sunday, October 1, at his home in Gooding. Funeral arrangements by Demarays.
Fernando Campos, 55, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls. Services by Demarays.
Ralph E. Gibbons, 84, a resident of Bliss, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at his home in Bliss. Funeral arrangements by Demarays.
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Senior Center Menus All menus are subject to change without notice.
Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)
Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. -------------------------Friday, Oct 6... Sausage Quiche Monday, Oct 9... Chicken Alfredo Wednesday, Oct 11... Chicken Fried Steak
Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)
Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon. -------------------------Friday, Oct 6... Grilled Cheese Sand & Fagioli Soup Monday, Oct 9... Cheeseburgers
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Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) No Saturday Breakfast until further notice. ----------------------Thur, Oct 5 (Rich) Pork Sand & Butterscotch Pie Friday, Oct 6 (Sho) Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes Monday, Oct 9 (Rich) Beef Tacos & Refried Beans Tuesday, Oct 10 (Sho) Beef Tacos & Refried Beans Wed, Oct 11 (Sho) Sub Sand, Soup & Berry Pie
Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)
Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $5 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) Breakfast: (8 to 10) 2nd Saturday of the Month Open for Coffee and Breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. Monday thru Friday -------------------------Friday, Oct 6 Ham Tuesday, Oct 10 French Dip Wednesday, Oct 11 Cheese Burgers
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Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Breakfast: (7:30 to 10) 1st Saturday of the Month Fit & Fall Proof: Every Mon. & Wed. at 11:00 a.m. -----------------Thursday, Oct 5 Meatloaf & Al Gratin Potatoes Monday, Oct 9 Tater Tot Casserole & C. Rolls Tuesday, Oct 10 Sweet & Sour Chicken w/ Rice Wednesday, Oct 11 Spaghetti & Custard
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Nominations Needed for Forest Practices Act Advisory Committee
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is seeking nominations for two open positions on the Idaho Forest Practices Act Advisory Committee (FPAAC). The purpose of FPAAC, as established by Idaho Code, is to provide technical assistance to IDL and the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) in matters relating to the Idaho Forest Practices Act. The Forest Landowner South and the General Public Representative North positions are open on the committee. The IDL director appoints the members for three-year terms. Applicants must be Idaho residents. Individuals interested in a position must send a short biography and description of his or her experience and/or training related to forest practices to Gary Hess, IDL Forest Practices Act Program Manager, by e-mailing ghess@idl.idaho.gov. Hess can also be reached by calling 208-666-8636. The committee will meet in person at 9 a.m. PDT on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at the Associated Logging Contractors office, located at 10589 S. Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene. The agenda includes continued discussion of the Streamside Shade and Operational Monitoring Studies associated with the 2014 streamside tree-retention rule (or shade rule), current status of CableAssisted, Mechanized Harvesting in Idaho and potential language clarification of existing rules. The public is invited to attend the meeting, and an RSVP is required for any person planning to attend. For further information, or to RSVP, contact IDL Forest Practice Act Program Manager Gary by calling 208-666-8636 or e-mailing ghess@idl.idaho.gov. The FPAAC typically meets two or three times per year depending on current issues. It is comprised of nine voting members qualified by experience and/or training to provide advice related to forest practices. Members include: a fisheries biologist; three private forest landowners who regularly engage in forest practices (one from north Idaho, one from south Idaho and one nonindustrial); two forest practice operators (one from north Idaho and one from south Idaho); and three representatives of the general public (one from north Idaho, one from south Idaho and one at-large).
NRCS Announces Application Deadline for Popular Program
News Release The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has set an October 13, 2017, application deadline for its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). “We accept applications for these programs on a continuous basis however, only the applications received by Oct. 13 will be considered for funding this fiscal year,” said Morgan Bennetts, NRCS Idaho Assistant State Conservationist for Programs. “We will evaluate the applications received by this date and award contracts based on available funds.” Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed in subsequent or special funding cycles. EQIP helps agricultural producers complete resource conservation projects and make conservation-related management changes on their farms or ranches. Conservation program participation is voluntary and helps private landowners and operators defray the costs of installing conservation practices. “The Environmental Quality Incentives Program continues to be a very successful program in Idaho, offering both financial and technical assistance,” said Curtis Elke, NRCS Idaho State Conservationist. “There is a long list of available practices that planned and implemented to address farm production and environmental needs, which benefits the land and the landowner.” For more information on these programs as well as eligibility requirements, stop by your local USDA service center or visit NRCS online at http://www.id.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/.
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Waterfowl Forecast Duck Numbers Down but Above Average
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual North American waterfowl breeding and population habitat survey showed 2017 habitat conditions were similar to, or improved, compared to 2016, with a few exceptions. In the traditional survey areas across North America, the total duck population estimate was 47.3 million birds, which is similar to the 2016 estimate of 48.4 million, and 34 percent higher than the long-term average from 1955 to 2016. The federal harvest information program estimates, on average, over 16,000 hunters harvest over 237,000 ducks and 63,600 Canada geese in Idaho annually. Mallards comprise over 65 percent of the annual duck harvest. The top-five most harvested ducks in Idaho include mallards, American wigeon, American green-winged teal, gadwall, and common goldeneye. Idaho hunters harvest more Canada geese and common goldeneyes than any other state in the Pacific Flyway. Idaho’s mallard harvest is derived primarily from southern Alberta and the Intermountain Region of the U.S. (Idaho, eastern Oregon, western Montana). The total duck estimate in southern Alberta was 28 percent above the 2016 estimate and 49 percent above the long-term average. “While Idaho does not conduct a breeding population survey, above average winter and spring precipitation should translate to very strong local waterfowl populations as we begin the 2017 waterfowl season,” said Jeff Knetter Upland Game and Migratory Game Bird Coordinator for Fish and Game.
No Antlerless Harvest in Southeast Region Other Antlerless Hunts Still Available
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► Family Health Services has an opening in our Fairfield Clinic for an LPN, CMA, MA or CNA to provide support for general patient care and education. Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing, Medical Assisting or Certified Nursing program. 6 months experience preferred. 24-32 hours per week. Family Health Services offers competitive wages and a full range of benefits including health insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, PTO, holiday pay and 401(k) retirement. For a full job description and to apply: www.fhsid.org EEO/Drug Free Workplace
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► Stoker coal, oiled rice, and lump coal available and in stock. Delivery is available or pick it up here. Semi truck load, 1-ton pickup load, or sacked. Connell Trucking 208-280-0670 or 208-536-1777 (Wendell) ► Really nice 3rd cutting Grass Hay. Grasses include: Orchard Grass, Fescue. Timothy, and Rye. About 30% Alfalfa. These bales are tight and heavy (about 90 lbs.) By the bale $7.00 or by the stacker load $140.00 per ton. Baled with no rain and perfect dew. 208-358-1922 (Gooding) ► Frigidaire refrigerator, freezer good condition $200 obo., Frigidaire chest freezer $75 obo, GE large capacity washer and Crosely electric dryer, $175 each or $300 for pair, call 208-320-6643. ► Beautiful unique building lot located on a quiet street with mature oak trees in Gooding. Three city lots 75 x 300 total $37,500. Call 208-961-1752 for more information.
► 12-foot slide. Sleeps 8. Full-size sofa and dinette. Both the sofa and the dinette convert to beds. Queen-size bed upstairs. 2 Full-size bunks in the rear. Rear cargo entry. Full kitchen. Full bath. Refrigerator and freezer. A/c and propane ► The Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone currently has openings heat. Full-size awning. Lots of storage. Excellent condition. Everything works. No issues. Call Brent at 208-961-1752 for RN, LPN, and CNA. Various shifts. ► Looking for a reliable hardworking shop helper. Ideal candidate would be willing to learn on the job and grow with the company, drivers license required. Long term position, growth potential, great benefits. Contact info@earthandstructure.com
► Larrin Sant Autobody in Shoshone has a part time position open, with the potential of becoming full time, for a COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN. Applicant must have experience in collision repair and painting. Pay based on experience. Will train the right candidate. Inquire at (208) 886-2721 or stop by 116 South Birch and speak with Larrin Sant.
► Crossbred feeder pigs $65.00 obo castrated and healthy bred from excellent male genetics,stock up for spring and have great fresh bacon. Call (208)421-8834
► Drive Dedicated & GET PAID! Sign-On Bonus, Orientation! All Miles, Stops! Benefits, Bonuses, Referral, Mileage, Fuel & More! No-Touch, Weekly Settlements! 1yr CDL-A: 877-801-7084
► Kawasaki Klx 110 L - $1700. Great bike with electric start, well maintained. Selling because our son has outgrown it. Text or call Mark 539-6497
► Administrative Assistant for Camas Conservation District (12hrs/wk). Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Quickbooks; Responsible for A/P, A/R and payroll; monthly, quarterly and annual reports; other helpful skills include public speaking, visual presentations, advertising and marketing; some travel required. A complete job description is available on request. Wage DOE. Applications must be received by September 8, 2017. Camas Conservation District (208)764-3223, camasscd@ yahoo.com, 403 Soldier Road, Fairfield. ► Drivers CDL-A: Excellent benefits! 401k! Paid Vacation! Local, Regional, OTR. 23yoa, Tank End req! Loader’s lic a Plus! 855-349-5097
► Majestic wood cook stove for sale. Call for info. 208 421 3991. Phil.
► 1200+ Square Feet Airplane Hangar (approx. 40 X 30). The only insulated, heated hangar at (U86) Fairfield with a cement floor and sliding doors. 130,000 BTUM propane ceiling mounted heater, fluorescent lighting. Hanger built on county owned property. Asking $36,000 ($30 per square foot). Contact Rod Pridmore at 208-539-0378.
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