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81 Idaho Mayors Participating In Annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge
Idaho mayors are ready to get moving this month and earn money for their community in the Mayor’s Walking Challenge, a program of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health that promotes the importance of being physically active. This year’s challenge attracted 81 mayors, who can earn up to $1,000 for their efforts. Mayors have two options this year: • Walk an average of 5,000 steps a day during October to earn $500 for their community • Walk an average of 10,000 steps a day during October to earn $1,000 for their community
“We are grateful that so many of our mayors are making time to do what’s good for their own health as well as benefitting their communities,” said Kendra Witt-Doyle, Executive Director, Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. “These mayors are setting a great example about the importance of being active. Walking is one of the easiest and best things people can do for their health.” Since the Mayor’s Walking Challenge became a statewide event in 2018, Idaho mayors have earned $206,000 for their communities. Those funds have contributed to a variety of projects and programs that promote a healthy lifestyle across Idaho, including playgrounds, physical education equipment for schools, walking clubs, amenities at parks, scholarships for youth programs, and more. Local participating mayors include: Deborah Moon (Dietrich), Terry Lee (Fairfield), Dan Pierson (Shoshone) and Donald Dunn (Wendell).
Camas Redistricting Meeting
The Camas County Republican Central Committee will hold a public meeting, Wednesday October 6, at Iron Mountain Inn at 6 p.m. to discuss the redistricting maps considered by the 2021 Commission for Reapportionment. Their decision will form the legislative district containing Camas County and the Congressional Districts for the next 10 years. Current legislative maps include: L01 Camas, Gooding and rural Twin Falls counties L13 Camas, Gooding, Elmore and Boise counties. L24 Camas, Elmore, Owyhee and Canyon counties. L26 Camas, Blaine, Gooding, Lincoln, north Minidoka Current Congressional Districts include: C02 CD 2 is Treasure Valley, Camas, Gooding and Twin Falls Counties. CD 1 is the rest of the state. We would be controlled by Treasure Valley’s vote. C24 similar the way it is now Your views are important! The rules and all maps may be viewed at https://legislature.idaho.gov/redistricting/2021/
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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
October 6, 2021
Vol 45 Num 40
Most General Deer Hunts Open October 10
By Roger Phillips, Public Information Supervisor
If you're a rifle hunter, your deer season starts Oct. 10 in most parts of the state. The general, any-weapon deer hunts includes most, but not all, units. You can find out which units are available in the Big Game Seasons and Rules booklet. Hunters can expect a fair-to-good deer hunting season, but with some caveats. Portions of the Clearwater Region and some other localized areas are in the midst of an Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease outbreak that will likely to continue until areas get a hard frost, which will kills gnats that are the carriers of the disease. You can get updates on the EHD outbreak on the Clearwater Region webpage. While it's hard to gauge how much of an effect the outbreak will have on white-tailed deer hunting, it's in relatively limited – although important – geographic areas in terms of overall units available for whitetail hunting. Biologists have also experienced EHD outbreaks in the past, and have not seen significant drops in the overall whitetail harvest because of it. Having said that, hunters will want to pay close attention to which areas are likely to be affected. Mule deer hunters will likely see hunting conditions and the number of animals available very similar to last year, and possibly better in some areas due to a relatively mild winter, but still down from the boom years prior to 2017. The severe winter of 2016-17 “reset the clock” for mule deer, according to Fish and Game's Deer/Elk coordinator Rick Ward. Mule deer herds in most areas of the state are heading in the right direction, but still haven’t completely bounced back. continued on page 6...
Seasonal Road Closures Fairfield Ranger District
As of October 1st, a number of roads on the Fairfield Ranger District are closed to motorized travel. These closures happen every year and provide improved security for big game during the hunting season. No new road closures are proposed. Annual road closures include portions of the following road systems: Marsh Creek, Worswick, Williams/Rosetta, Paradise, Skunk Creek, OP/Fletcher, end of Salt Bowns, and specific roads connected to the Grouse Creek Road. For more details, refer to the Sawtooth Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) - www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sawtooth
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Medicare 101 Seminar
This Thursday & Friday (Oct 7&8), the Camas Senior Center be hosting a seminar on Medicare to help you through the maze of Supplement Plans, Advantage Plans and RX Plans. For an individual meeting contact Doug Hezeltine at (208) 739-6243 or doughez.ins@gmail.com
Meet the Candidates!
The Camas County Republican Central Committee cordially invites you to meet Speaker of House Scott Bedke candidate for Lt. Governor. Scott is the current Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives. He is a farmer and rancher of a multigenerational family ranch based in Oakley, Idaho. Take time Wednesday October 13, to come to the Camas Senior Center for lunch to meet Speaker Bedke and hear his thoughts about Idaho’s future.
Community Garage Sale Hop!
Gooding United Methodist Church is hosting a Garage Sale Hop on Friday, October 15th (11 to 6) and Saturday October 16th (9 to 6). If you want to participate, you can...
Do you have chickens? Well, if not you should get some, and this is how to raise chickens. First you need to get the supplies. You will need a poultry feeder for your chickens' grain, and you will need a waterer. You will need a chicken house too. The chicken house is 5 square feet per chicken. You can use 3-5 square feet of space for laying eggs. You also need an outside area that is 5-10 square feet per chicken. You can use wood shavings from the store or hay for your chickens to lay eggs on. At night, they need a light that will give them warmth when they are little. Next, you need the right food. Some chicken food is fruits, vegetables, or grain, but don't feed them orange peels! Make sure to feed them every week, give them water, and relay their shavings or hay. Check the laws in your country for your chickens. You don't need a rooster for your hens to lay eggs. Hens lay for a few years, and they don't lay year round. Once gathered, eggs don't need to be cleaned or refrigerated. I love my chickens and you should get some too. They are also fun and easy to take care of. By Abby - Gooding Elementary Student
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1. Donate your items to the church and we will sell and dispose of what © Have you seen the pricdoes not sell. 2. Rent a table at the church: A fee of 10% of your sales, up to a maximum es of things going up lately? of $20.00 and you dispose of what does not sell. Does it look like things will get back 3. Sell from your garage! Pay a $20 fee to have your location included in to an old normal?? Does you opinion on how all marketing materials, plus... your address and a list of your items printed economics happens matter? There are a ton of in a brochure handed out to each shopper who stops by the church. questions similar to these going through our
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heads. Singularly, we probably do not have the answers. As I move around and conduct daily business, I see there is a small concern that looks like it's headed to a major problem nation wide. I'm talking about the trucking industry. Everything... and I say everything, is moved with a truck someway or another. Currently in the grocery stores I see shelves that are empty. I see limits of quantities. We are set to replace used goods and services on a daily basis. When those daily replacements aren't met, then there becomes shortages. Our national Covid-19 pandemic had tons of people staying home and products were not being produced or delivered. No one was out buying products, so on hand supplies were used up. In most cases people are still used to produced goods and services. With no people I guess robots will be filling their positions. Things were drug out too long getting people back to work. People have spent their savings on just survival: surviving not thriving. Fuel prices have gone up $1.00 per gallon
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within the last year. That means transportation alone has gone up over 30%. That will handed down to consumers. Have you noticed the increase in beef, pork and chicken? Pipelines are closed and natural disasters are giving no relief to fuel availability. With drought conditions everywhere in the west, there is a feed shortage for livestock. Produce is short because the lack of water shortened their growing season. For instance, I have seen many apple orchards without a single crop. With our shutdowns, parts for trucks aren't available, therefore trucks can't roll. Drivers are being told they have to get mandatory inoculation or else they are fired. Their choice is to quit, leaving empty truck seats. Docks, warehouses, farms and factories have no one who wants to work - creating a stop to the movement of goods and services. Many times this happens when an economy is good or booms. Satellites control every phase of financial transactions. Are they on the up and up? Whatever the causes are, I think we are in for major shortages if we don't pay attention now. This my “Cup of Tee” on the roll.
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Letter to the Editor
Recently State Representatives: Scott Bedke, Speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives; Megan Blanksma, Majority Caucus Chair; Jason Monks, Assistant Majority Leader; and Mike Moyle, House Majority Leader contributed an editorial to the business section of the Idaho Statesman. It was titled: “Idaho’s Local Governments can cut your property tax bills right now with Federal Money.” Responses to the article from local governments have not been positive; some noting that the article is “misleading at best”; in reality it endorses the idea that local governments have access to federal funds (ARPA legislation) that could and should be used to lower taxes levied by counties. It is unfortunate that our state leaders, once again, come to the table ill- advised when making decisions that will ultimately affect all property owners in the state and all Idahoans relying on public services. They promoted tax law change (house Bill 389) that will continue to have unintended consequences for the quality of service that local governments, by state mandate, must provide. It is interesting to note that the State Tax Commission was specifically told they were not invited to the party. These are the very people who best understand tax law and how it will ultimately affect the population. HB389 creates a tax shift that, while providing exemptions to the middle class and wealthy, increases the tax on all residential property that is valued at or less than $200,000; this is the group of tax payers most hard hit by increasing taxes; some of whom are the most vulnerable members of our society. Finally, the attempt to cap taxes collected from new construction (HB389) also shifts the cost of services for those individuals and business’ to citizens already on the tax roll. The article explicitly states: “Although the state of Idaho is specifically excluded from using any federal dollars to offset taxes, cities and counties face no such constriction.” Wrong again. Local governments are specifically restricted from using these dollars for direct tax relief purposes. If I may quote from the rebuttal made by Latah County, “Cities, Counties and school districts are not allowed to use ARPA money for already existing services except in terms of replacing lost revenue, and the funds cannot be used for direct tax relief.” In summary, all ARPA expenditures must fit within one of these categories:
• Address public health and economic impacts of Covid-19 • Replace lost public sector revenue to maintain public services • Provide premium pay to essential workers • Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure
I do not see property tax listed, but the money is meant to be used to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged groups in the communities who are most likely to be affected by the pandemic, these would include but not be limited to: youth, seniors, those living below the poverty level, minorities and others. The state continues to mandate services be provided by local government (Public defense and road and bridge repair being two of the costliest) and expect counties and cities to fund those services. That can only be done through property taxes unless the state steps up to help with the cost, (these costs can be very high per capita in smaller counties). The State is currently holding a large surplus of revenue generated from online sales tax which could be used to supplement local funds. They could also take back the cost of funding schools allowing for equalized educational opportunities for students, regardless of where they live. This would take the burden off property owners by decreasing local tax and levying it against all employed members of our communities. While we all agree that rising taxes are an important issue that needs to be addressed, it continues to be a balance between the cost of services and the availability of those services.
Lincoln County Elected Officials
Rebecca Wood - Commissioner, Chair Roy Hubert - Commissioner Joann Rutler - Commissioner
Cindi Sievers - Clerk Linda Jones - Assessor Ann Youts - Treasurer
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obit ua r ies Ed Gnesa
Ed Gnesa, 61, a resident of Gooding, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Ed Gnesa was born on October 25, 1959 in Hollister, California, the son of Arthur and Barbara Gnesa. He was raised and educated in Gooding, Idaho. Ed worked many jobs driving truck and working in the cattle industry. He finally settled working at Gnesa Excavating for his brother Ben and raising cattle. Ed loved hunting, fishing, camping, riding his Razor and socializing with his friends. He never met a stranger. Ed was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He always told people he raised the best four kids around. Ed married the love of his life – Lana McLaughlin on December 27, 1997 in Jackpot, Nevada. They were married for 23 years. Ed is survived by: his wife Lana; his sons – Joe (Jessica) Gnesa of Arizona and Matt Tranholt of Boise; his daughters – Amy (Buddy) Peterson of North Dakota and Jenna (Trevor) Jones of Gooding; five grandchildren – Ava and Elysa Gnesa, Wyatt, Meritt and Baylor Peterson; his brothers – Ben (Carol) Gnesa of Gooding, Jim (Shannon) Gnesa of Hazleton; and his sister – Heidi (Harold) Olson of Gooding; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rodeo Arena at the Gooding County Fairgrounds. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Funeral services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
death & service notices
A Celebration of Life for Dollie Egersdorf Aldrich will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Demaray Funeral Chapel (Gooding Chapel) with Pastor Amanda Gayle Reed officiating. A gathering for family members and friends will follow at the United Methodist Church in Gooding. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to North Canyon Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, Hospice Visions, or United Methodist Church of Gooding. Share condolences, memories and photos at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Billy Haigh, 74, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Nampa. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel. Jay Allen Walker, 56, a resident of Orem, Utah and formerly of Gooding, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home in Orem, Utah. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Marina Espinoza Barr, 65, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel. Mariza Sanchez Galvan, 43, a resident of Gooding and Bellevue, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
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Edward Wesley Atnip, Jr.
Edward ("Ed, Eddie") Wesley Atnip, Jr. of Boise, Idaho, passed away on September 28th, 2021, at the age of 57. Following several weeks of rapidly declining health, he died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Ed was born in 1964 to parents Ida Stewart and Edward Atnip Sr. in Council, Idaho. The second of four children, his two younger sisters remember him being fiercely protective and strangely humorous. Ed's hands-on, mechanical intelligence led him to careers such as an auto mechanic and a cellular tower field engineer in addition to countless odd jobs from construction to carpet-laying. His hobbies and interests ranged from drawing cartoons, creating various art pieces, tinkering/inventing things like a snow bike or bicycle trailer, motorcycling, and fixing things around the house. He had a knack for finding things and repurposing or bettering them. A natural athlete, Ed could often be found snow skiing, water skiing, biking, jumping on his trampoline, playing basketball, tossing a ball to his dog, etc. Fatherhood was a role Ed excelled at immediately. His kids remember Saturday morning cartoons, sitting on his lap to "drive," trips to the zoo or Lagoon, bike rides, swimming, and auctions. He loved being a dad, uncle, and his limited time as a grandpa. Coming full circle, he spent his last year of life happily farming and working as a residential handyman in Fairfield, where as a teen he spent several years. Forever a kid at heart, he never let aging be an excuse to slow down and constantly boasted of "being 21." Dependable, hardworking, intelligent, loyal, an animal-lover, he will be missed by friends and family whose lives he touched. Ed is survived by his three siblings, in addition to his son, Austin, daughter, Sierra, son-in-law, and grandson. He also leaves many nieces behind. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Ed's memorial webpage at WeRemember.com (Search "Edward Wesley Atnip, Jr."). Two celebrations of life will be held: Autumn 2021 in Fairfield and Spring 2022 in Boise.
Ben V. Lewis
On July 21, 2021 at the age of 28, Ben Lewis passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ben V Lewis (Benji) was born Sept. 14, 1992. To Michael B. Lewis and Andrea J Call, in Vancouver Washington. He was raised in Soda Springs, Idaho. Where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating and skiing, sledding in the winter with family and friends. But most of all he loved skateboarding, snowboarding. Ben attended school in Soda Springs until the 10th grade, then moved to Gooding, Idaho to finish. There Ben began working as a framer-finisher, and worked his way up to a lead. He found a great satisfaction in building and finishing houses. Ben has a very large family and extended family and friends. Ben is survived by: Grandparents: Willie and Cindy Call, LaNae Call, John (Whitey) and Shalila Lewis, Dee and Connie Ward.
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Ronnie Lee Conklin
Ronnie Lee Conklin, 74, a resident of Shoshone, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Twin Falls. He was born on June 10, 1947 in Jerome, Idaho, to Normond and Mildred Conklin. He graduated from Shoshone High School and attended Idaho State University. He married Carol Humphrey on April 17, 1971 in Twin Falls. Ron served his country in the United States Navy, stationed in Antarctica from June 7, 1967 to March 8, 1971. After his military duties he worked at the Valley Co-op in Shoshone and later for the State Highway Department until 1987. From there he went to work at the Bureau of Land Management until he retired in 2009. Ron loved the outdoors and enjoyed many camping, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling trips. Ron was proud of his family and numerous friendships. Most significant to him was his bond of 50 years with Navy buddy - Hank Hoover. He is loved by many and will be deeply missed. He is survived by: his wife of 50 years – Carol Conklin; his mother – Mildred Conklin; one son – Jay Conklin; one daughter – Holly (Scott) Giltner; one brother – Jerry (Sandy) Conklin; four grandchildren – Coltyn Giltner, Jordyn (Jordon) Waddell, Courtney (Dylan) Lopes and Emma Conklin. He was preceded in death by his father – Normond. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later time. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
Parents: Andrea Call, Michael and Kym Lewis. Extended Parents: Donald Weeks, Leslie Osbourne. Brothers and Sisters: Miyaca (Mike) Harding, Tshasha Harding, Cody Harris and Christine (Nikki) Rodriguez. Extended brothers and sisters: Donald James Week, Tanisha Adamson, Dakota Weeks, Nichole Harris, Bradon Harris, Terence (TJ) Lovato, Amber Peterson, Kirkland, Crystal & Stephon Swearengin and Brianna Couch. Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews: There is just too many to list. Ben Knew who all of you are and loved you all. A special thanks to all the Families and Friends in Bens Life. He knows who you are and loved you. Ben was loved by many and will be missed by all. There will be a celebration of life: At the Rock Creek Cemetery in Hansen on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm.
Thank you to all of Ben’s loved ones.
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“Fawn survival the last two winters has been above average, which should translate to more deer,” he said. However, mule deer are also found across a variety of habitats and elevations throughout the state, so all herds aren’t rebounding at the same rate, and some may be decreasing. Consecutive normal winters means a couple things of note to hunters: Production of young bucks and survival of older ones. While fawn survival typically garners much of the attention because young bucks make up most of the harvest, mild winters also allow those bucks that survive their first winter and hunting season to grow into mature animals, so it’s likely hunters will also have a better chance of finding more trophy-sized bucks. Hunters are reminded to double check the seasons and rules before their hunts because things have changed since last year, including changes to some antlerless youth hunts in Southern Idaho. There's also been extensive changes to nonresident deer tags, which are now limited to one hunting unit. ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho, and Case No. 21-10-0381P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GOODING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY ELLEN PACKER, Decedent.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Melissa Bressire has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Melissa Bressire, Personal Representative of the Estate, or at HOBDEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, P.O. Box 176, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or filed with the Court. Dated this 15th day of September, 2021 Craig Hobdey NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No: ID-19858965-SW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 2/3/2022, at the hour of 2:00 PM, On the Front Steps of the Camas County Courthouse, located at 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327, the trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States of America, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of CAMAS, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 1, 2 AND 3 IN BLOCK 19, OF THE VILLAGE OF FAIRFIELD, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SAID VILLAGE FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO. The Current Trustee is Robert W. McDonald, Esq., whose address is 108 1st Ave. South, Suite 202, Seattle, Washington 98104 and who can be reached by telephone at (866) 925-0241. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-described real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of 304 CAMAS AVENUE WEST, FAIRFIELD, ID 83327 may be associated with said real property. The sale will be made, without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the
Deed of Trust made and entered into on 9/23/2013, by and among JON S. OKUDA AND WENDY D. OKUDA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Grantor, and NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS"), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, DBA GREENLIGHT LOANS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary; said Deed of Trust having been filed of record on 11/12/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-085597 Official Records of CAMAS County, Idaho. The naming of the above Grantor(s) is done to comply with Idaho Code Sections 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made as to the responsibility of Grantor(s) for this obligation. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $33,845.77 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $122,956.18 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. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. Dated this 15th day of September, 2021. By: Robert W. McDonald, Esq., Trustee TS No: ID-19-858965-SW IDSPub #0174954
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REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES SUMMARY STATEMENT ALL FUNDS - 2020-2021 - Joint Hagerman School District No. 233 REVENUES Local Revenue State Revenue Federal Revenue Other Revenue TOTAL REVENUES Transfers IN TOTAL REVENUE & TRANSFERS
BUDGET ACTUAL $ 595,976 2,494,424 624,382 --- $ 3,714,782 --- $ 3,714,782
$ 675,500 2,826,670 1,085,400 --$ 4,587,570 50,800 $ 4,638,370
EXPENDITURES Salaries Benefits Purchased Services Supplies & Materials Capital Objects Contingency Reserve Insurance & Judgments TOTAL EXPENDITURES Transfers OUT TOTAL EXPENDITURES & TRANSFERS
$ 1,851,293 657,976 647,941 251,153 120,000 134,724 48,250 $ 3,711,337 --- $ 3,711,337
$ 1,985,833 656,876 815,688 681,746 8,477 --39,167 $ 4,187,787 50,800 $ 4,238,587
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE at July 1, 2020 Adjustments ADJUSTED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE at July 1, 2020 ENDING FUND BALANCE at June 30, 2021
$ 1,719,495 --- $ 1,719,495 $ 1,722,940
$ 2,320,382 --$ 2,320,382 $ 2,720,165
The undersigned certify that this is a true and correct report of the financial condition of the Joint Hagerman School District No. 233 Bryan Whitmarsh - Chairperson of the Board Catherine Bridwell - Clerk of the Board Catherine Bridwell - Treasurer of the Board
Bliss School District No. 234 ~ NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Bliss School District No. 234, Gooding, Twin Falls, Elmore counties, pursuant to Section 33-601, Idaho Code, as amended, has determined that it is in the best interest of said school district to sell the property as identified below. Description of property to be sold is as follows: 1995 Thomas Diesel 72 passenger rear engine pusher, serial number #1T75R4B27S1128205 Said property will be sold by sealed bids to the highest bidder. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids will be opened at 7:00 p.m. on November 8, 2021 at 601 E US HWY 30, Bliss Elementary Testing Lab. Any bids received after the bid opening will not be considered. The property to be sold may be inspected at 601 E US HWY 30, Bliss School District #234 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday until bid closing. Michele Elliott, Clerk Bliss School District #234 - Gooding, Twin Falls, Elmore Counties published on October 6 & 13, 2021
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 12th of October, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
Busy B’s Market 208-320-6878
at the Billingsley Creek Barn in Hagerman (1/2 mile north of Hagerman on Highway 30)
Antiques, Collectables, Handmade items, Jewelry, and Books. Homemade Cakes, Pies, Fresh Eggs, and Bread.
All Machine Shop Services Competitive Part Prices All Makes & Models ~ Domestic, Foreign In Frame & Overhaul Kits
30 + Years Experience
934-4992 ~ 124 4th Avenue East, Gooding ~ 8 to 5 mon-fri
Steve's Quick Service Complete Automotive Service Tune-ups ~ Oil Change ~ Alignments
Groceries: Pop ~ Beer ~ Wine ~ Snacks ~ Hot Items
601 Main Street GOODING
934-4636
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► Little Wood Saloon in Richfield is looking for a part time bartender! Fun, Honest, Responsible and Reliable! Have to be 19 or older to serve! Weekend shifts available. Experience is not required and willing to train the right person. Applications can be picked up at the bar or request electronic copy. Call or text Lori at 208 731.2176. ► Now hiring In Home Caregivers FT/PT in all areas of the Magic Valley call 208-358-4772 or apply online. No experience necessary, 18 years of age and older, must have reliable means of transportation, and must be able to pass FBI background check. ► CAMAS COUNTY JANITOR IAL POSITION • Perform weekly cleaning to County Courthouse and Annex Buildings 3-4 hours a week after business hours • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with County employees • Must be able to pass background check • Please submit job proposals to Clerks Office at 501 Soldier Rd/ P.O. Box 430 Fairfield, ID 83327
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► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in anything: jackets, bags, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, dresses, coveralls, etc. Drop Off at 380 East Salmon Street in Hagerman, or Julie’s Ace Hardware in Gooding. 208-837-6267 - Kathy.
D&G Apartments in Fairfield, Idaho, has apartments available from time to time. These are federally assisted affordable housing units. Rental assistance is available. Rent is adjusted to your income and can range from $0 to $600 per month. Water, sewer and trash are paid. These facilities are very clean and attractive. For more information, contact Gordon Schmidt at 208-421-6723.
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► Tires for Sale: Set of four, 225/75R16 10 ply. Two with good tread - $50 each. Two okay tread - $35 each. $170 for all four. Call 208-320-0444 or 208-490-3750. (fairfield) ► Sturdy little girls kitchen, excellent condition with food, pots and pans - $50.00, Brother electric typewriter with correction ribbon - $50.00, Twinkie maker - $10.00, Love seat - $25.00, Swing Set with twirly slide and fort/ kitchen area - Free- you haul off. Patty 208-539-4378 ► Locker Beef. Grass fed beef to put in your freezer. Call 208-320-2029.
Employment ► City of Wendell is seeking a Part-time Office Assistant. 19 hr. per week, $13.00 per hour. For a complete job description, contact Wendell City Hall at 208-536-5161 or email city clerk@wendell.id.gov. Job applications can be obtained on the City of Wendell web page, at www.wendell.id.gov. The City of Wendell is an equal opportunity employer. ► City of Wendell is seeking a Full Time Animal Control/ Code Enforcement Officer. This is a full-time position - 40 hours per week: some evenings or weekend work may be necessary. City benefit package provided. Salary range $16.25 to $18.50 D.O.E. For a complete job description, contact Wendell City Hall at 208-536-5161 or email city clerk@wendell.id.gov. Job applications can be obtained on the City of Wendell web page, at www.wendell.id.gov. The City of Wendell is an equal opportunity employer. ► Camas County Probation Officer Opening • Must be 21 years of age • Must pass background check including fingerprints • Must pass POST 7/10/2022 to 8/5/2022 Adult Probation Academy • Must pass POST 7/31/2022 to 8/19/2022 Juvenile Probation Academy Duties include monitoring juvenile and adult offenders in ensuring their compliance with court ordered probation. Hours are flexible and include computer reporting. Approximately 20 hours a month starting at $15.00 an hour – applications available online or at the Camas Courthouse. Position open until filled.