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Expiration Dates Are for Commodities, Not People
A diagnosis of cancer is, for some people, an expiration date. Yet, in all of our communities there are people who have survived that dreaded disease. And those who do, rarely do so alone. This Saturday, October 14th, a Benefit Dinner will be held at the Gooding County Fairgrounds to help Sherry Tschannen Fuqua in her third battle against breast cancer. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include a silent auction and a gun raffle. Tickets are $15 per person or $45 for a family of four. Dinner tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets for the raffle are available from Pete Etchart at the Valley Country Store. There is also a facebook page and donation site (youcaring.com). If you need a tax deduction, contact any member the Gooding Elks (members will be at the event), or you can make a donation at Zion’s Bank. Come on out this weekend and help Sherry’s friends and family help her. It will be a great evening and... there will be live music with Rough Draft.
The Return of the Hagerman Sheep
After a brief vacation, the bronze sheep have returned to their place at the north end of Hagerman. Last Thursday, volunteers worked in the cool fall weather to replace the sheep that were damaged earlier this year, just in time for last weekend’s Fossil Days celebration. In 1972, Bill and Deloris Jones traveled to South America to visit a friend, Dr. Simmons. While there, the group took an accidental trip to Punt Arenas, Chile, and when they arrived, they found a monument of a sheepherder with his horse and sheep. That image was the inspiration for the monument that now stands at the north end of Hagerman. While the Sheepherder Monument is a historical reminder of the kind of men and women who made Idaho what it is today, it is also symbol of hard work and resilience that continues to make Idaho great. If you would like to know more about this monument, the artist who made it, and people who made it possible, contact the Hagerman Valley Historical Society.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
October 11, 2017
Vol 41 ~ Num 41
November Elections
This year’s general election date is November 7th. Being an off-year, this election is mainly about city officials. However, there will be a few other items on the ballots that you will want to know about. In the City of Gooding there two related ballot items: One, an advisory vote asking the city council to consent to inclusion of the City within the Gooding Fire District, and a levy override request from Gooding Fire District. While they seem to operate as one organization, the Gooding Fire Department and the Rural Fire District are in fact separate entities. The Fire District is a taxing district in Gooding County and the Fire Department is part of the City of Gooding. In the ongoing effort to maintain and upgrade equipment, it has become impossible for the existing 80-year-old firehouse to house newer trucks. Even some older trucks are too tall to fit through the doors resulting in having to park several trucks outside, and during the winter months, these trucks must be winterized making them unavailable for fire fighting. The proposal is to combine the two entities into one Gooding Fire District. This requires the consent of the city council, and a new property tax levy. The two budgets will then be combined resulting in a slightly larger single budget, but the overall tax burden should change very little. If approved, the new fire district would be able to build a new building for their trucks, a classroom for the district’s volunteers, and training center for firefighters around the area. In Hagerman and Bliss, the Hagerman Cemetery District is asking for a levy increase in the amount of $45,000 to begin October 1, 2018. The Hagerman Cemetery District maintains four cemeteries: two active sites (the Hagerman Cemetery and Upper Clover Creek Cemetery north of Bliss) and two inactive sites (the Pioneer Cemetery north of Hagerman and the Lower Clover Creek Cemetery).
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Richfield’s Little Wood Saloon October 14th - see page 8.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Breakfast at Calvary Chapel
GSCC Youth is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for their Winter Retreat. This Sunday, October 15, come have Pancakes with all of the trimmings from 9 to 10 a.m. Gooding Springs Calvary Chapel is located at 1120 Montana Street in Gooding (the old Gooding Hospital building).
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Fairfield’s Farmers Market Thanks You For Another Season The Fairfield Farmers Market will hold its closing day this Friday, October 13th. Hours will be from noon until 4:30pm. Be sure to stop by and gather any items you may have been waiting to purchase. The market had many new vendors this year and the community support has been outstanding. Each and every one of them thanks you for buying local. If you have any questions please call or text Rich at 208-721-2649.
A Winter’s Tale in Camas County
The Lighthouse Food Pantry will be open this Friday, October 13, from 3 to 4 p.m. If you can’t make it, give Ed a call at No Snow Dumping! Safety Hazard ! 764-3322. The Lighthouse Church / Pantry is located on East Residents and property owners within the jurisdiction of Camas County Road and Bridge, be advised that under Idaho Code 18-3907, you may not push or pile snow in the county right of Ponderosa. way. This constitutes a public safety hazard! If you obstruct a public ride, street or highway, you Gooding Turkey Shoot may be personally liable for such action and subject to potential criminal sanctions! The Gooding Youth Shooters Association will host their first Turkey Shoot on October 28th at the Gooding County Gun Prepare for Plowing Schedule Changes! Thanks ! Club. There will be food, prizes, and raffles. Watch for more Due to rising costs and declining revenues, Camas County Road and information. Bridge may find it necessary to alter or change snowplowing schedules Fairfield Harvest Festival for the 2017-2018 winter season. These changes may include plowing The Camas PTO is looking for groups, individuals, busiless on holidays, weekends and during blizzard of high wind conditions. nesses, etc. to host booths at this year’s harvest festival to be Please anticipate these changes and be prepared to travel in adverse winheld on October 28th in the school cafeteria and gym. Sign up ter driving conditions only when absolutely necessary! Thanks from the by October 20th. Contact Jenifer Rablin (309-0717), Courtney Camas County Board of Commissioners and the Camas County Road Wilkins (849-908-4561), Chanda Ashmead (481-1592) or Jasand Bridge Supervisor! mine Finder (721-2468) for more information. Circuit Breaker Folks! Snow Removal ? The County wants to remind landowners who live in the county – not the city – may be eligible Bring Your Family and Friends to for snow removal assistance by the County if they participate in the Circuit Breaker property-tax reduction program. For information on Circuit Breaker eligibility or the associated snow removal eligibility, please contact the County Assessor! Snow removal assistance under this program is dependent on plowing and sequencing priorities on the part of Road and Bridge, completion of a liability waiver, and a pre-season inspection and approval by the Road and Bridge Superintendent!
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Cowboy Poetry & Music, and Message by Scotty Brown, Justin & Mindi Palmer Future Meetings November 11th & December 9th
Grand Opening for Thorn Creek Schoolhouse
This Saturday, October 14th, the Gooding County Museum hosts a Grand Opening for the Thorn Creek one room schoolhouse starting at 2:00 p.m. A chicken indoor picnic, with all the trimmings, will begin at 3:00. Kevin Varin and his family will tell stories about the school. The building was donated by Bill and Alma Varin. Shirley Sabala will tell about going to school there until it consolidated in 1947. This is the museum’s only fund raiser this year so they are asking for $10.00 donations. The event will include a Dessert Auction.
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.
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Musher Girls Soccer Teams Honor Injured Classmate
The Musher girls soccer teams dedicated their games and goals to a hospitalized classmate this week. They painted signs with encouraging words and tried to score 22 goals for their schoolmate, who wears jersey number 22 for his football team. First-grader Hailey Swenson had a breakout performance in leading her team to victory, scoring 2 goals. The little Mushers fell behind for the first time this season, but mounted a second half comeback to prevail 9-3 over the Blue Eagles. Ivy Ashmead and Katy Shep earned hat tricks while Hannah Williamson got the final goal. An all around team effort was the difference in the fifth and sixth grade team’s victory over the Snapping Turtles, 4-2. Goalkeepers Elise Higbee and Tatum Martin shut down the opposition’s attacks. Phoenix Ferraro got the Mushers on the board first with her relentless runs. Gigi Weber, Harley Brown and Kylee Whittle shared in the scoring with one goal each. The heart breaking final game had the third and fourth grade Mushers coming up short against the Pandas, losing 4-2. Though it was their first loss for the season, the girls gave their finest effort. Short handed and missing both their center defender and forward, the team refused to yield to the Pandas, tying the score twice. In the end, they just ran out of steam, giving up the final two scores in the closing minutes. Come and support the Musher girls Saturday mornings in Hailey!
Unicorn Day Fundraiser For Schubert Theatre
Shanna and Dennis Koyle are sponsoring a Unicorn Day Fundraiser at Pappyland for the restoration of the Schubert Theatre on Saturday, October 14th, 1556 East 1800 South from 10 a.m. to Sunset in Gooding. General Admission is by donation. All proceeds will benefit the Schubert Theatre. “Pappyland” is proud to feature a beautiful rainbow Unicorn for rides and pictures, so wear your favorite super hero costume. Other activities will be the famous Pappyland swing, zipline, petting zoo, and face and pumpkin painting. There will be hot dogs, soda, cotton candy and other food items for sale to help fund the restoration. Everyone is invited to attend! You are invited to come spend an hour or the entire day. It will be loads of fun! GREAT, Inc. will be announcing the next phase of the roof project on the Schubert Theatre next week. The Board of Directors are very excited knowing that construction will begin soon and look forward to announcing the date.
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.
2017 Camas Library Foundation Annual Meeting
The Camas Library Foundation will be having its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 18th at 6 pm. Refreshments will be pizza, salad, dessert, water or coffee. All Foundation members are invited to attend.
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Douglas Steve Youren
Douglas Steve Youren, 56, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his home. Doug was born on July 11, 1961 in Boise, Idaho, the son of James and Carol Youren. He was raised and educated in Garden Valley, Idaho. Doug married Mary Kay Jones on July 20, 1991 in Garden Valley. They later moved North of Gooding where they made their home and raised their daughters. Doug is survived by: his wife, Mary K. Youren of Gooding; his daughters, Audrey Bennett and Rachel Youren, both of Gooding; his brother, Dusty Youren of Gerlach, Nevada; and four sisters, Denine Simpson of Carey, Idaho, Dorthea Dalton of Shoshone, Idaho, Dixie Dill of Dietrich, Idaho, and Deborah Simmons of Carey, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Youren; and his parents, James and Carol Youren. A celebration of Doug’s life was held on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at the Gooding County Fairgrounds. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Gregorio Montemayor
Gregorio “G” Montemayor III, 26, a Gooding resident, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 of injuries from an accident. Gregorio was born on September 29, 1990 in Aransas Pass, Texas, the son of Gregorio Jr. and Lisa Havens. He attended Refugio High School and won a State Football Championship ring while attending. Gregorio worked at Wilbur Ellis where he was a hardworking, dedicated man. While living in Texas he started up his own landscaping business, he was very proud of this accomplishment. For those that knew Gregorio, they knew he was always making people laugh, always dancing and listening to his music, weekends were spent BBQ’ing and fishing, and loved spending time with his family. He was a fun loving great guy that was so happy and full of life. Gregorio knew no strangers. He would do anything for his family. Gregorio resided in Gooding, Idaho with his wife, Laurie and their two children, Isabella and Olivia. He was a loving father to his two daughters who will greatly miss their dad. He is also survived by: his father, Gregorio Jr.; his mother, Lisa Havens; four sisters, Crystal, Ashley, LaDonna and Yolanda; his brother, Eli; two grandmothers, Janie Montemayor and Lee Havens; grandfather, Gregorio, Sr.; twelve nieces and nine nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Demaray’s Gooding Chapel with Father Jose Ramirez officiating. Services concluded at the chapel. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
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Ralph Edward Gibbons
Ralph Edward “Red” Gibbons, 84, a resident of Bliss, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at his home in Bliss. Ralph was born on December 2, 1932 in Bliss, Idaho, the son of Lawrence and Mattie Gibbons. He was raised and educated in Bliss where he graduated from Bliss High School. He then attended Boise Junior College for a short time. Ralph served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ralph had been married and divorced before settling down with his companion of many years, Genevieve “Jenny” Nelson. During his working career he worked as a journeyman electrician and was a member of the I.B.E.W. He is survived by: his son, Tom (Jessica) Gibbons of Bliss; his daughter, Lisa Rubalcava of Gooding; his brother, Mike Gibbons of Caldwell; seven grandchildren and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Grant. “There is nothing more beautiful than a working woman and a pulling mule.” R.E.G. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 4:00 pm at the Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
Audrey Beryl Belsher
Audrey Beryl Belsher, 96, a resident of Gooding, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2017 after residing eleven years in assisted living. Audrey was born on October 21, 1920 at the home of her parents, Artie and Lillian Cogdill. She grew up on their farm in Kansas during the Depression and Dust Bowl era. She was the oldest of five children. She married Gregory T. Belsher on January 20, 1946. They spent their married life, and raised their three children: Gretchen, Stanley and Denise at various power plants where her husband was employed by Idaho Power. In retirement they moved to Gooding where they enjoyed many years with friends and family until Greg’s death on March 8, 1982. Audrey loved working at jobs where she could serve people and her Lord Jesus. After moving to Gooding she served as church secretary for the First Christian Church in Gooding, and as librarian at the Gooding Public Library. Audrey will be remembered as a mother who taught by example the love for reading, an appreciation for the arts, and the importance of family and friends. She will be remembered by her many friends and family for many things, but birthday cards, and butterflies will most likely be on everyone’s list. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her daughter, Gretchen Braun; and two sisters, June Hoxmeier and Bonnie Pitner. She is survived by: two children, Stan Belsher and Denise McMurdie; six grandchildren in birth order, Justin McMurdie, Jeremy Belsher, Angelica (Braun) Quintela, Lindy (McMurdie) Bare, Jacob Belsher and Jennifer Braun; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Lois Van Horn; and a brother, Bert Cogdill. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Gooding First Christian Church with Rev. Andy Morris officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. A viewing will be held on Friday from 4 to 6 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
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This Saturday, October 14th, the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® will be held in Twin Falls. More than 600 communities nationwide participate in the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. You can support this effort by going online to act.alz.org, or you can support one of our local participants - Julie Pendleton. Julie has already reached her fundraising goal of $100, but there is no reason to stop there. Visit her personal fundraising page to make a secure tax-deductible donation, or download and print the paper form to mail in with a check. All donations benefit the Alzheimer’s Association — and every dollar makes a difference in this fight.
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Due to a recent rule change, properly licensed youth 17 years old and younger can participate in the youth pheasant hunt, which is not reflected in the 2016-17 upland game, furbearer and turkey rules brochure. The hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 7 through Oct. 13 and opens a half hour before sunrise, except on C.J. Strike, Cartier Slough, Fort Boise, Market Lake, Montour, Mud Lake, Niagara Springs, Payette River, and Sterling wildlife management areas where pheasants are stocked, when shooting hours begin at 10 a.m. The daily bag limit is three cocks, and the possession limit is nine, except on nine WMA’s in southern Idaho where pheasants are stocked. On these WMA’s, the daily limit is two cocks and six in possession. Youth hunters do not need a WMA upland game bird permit but are required to wear hunter orange above the waist during the pheasant season while hunting on these WMA’s. A hunter orange hat meets this requirement. For details, see the 2016-2017 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules or get the printed brochure available at Fish and Game license vendors. General pheasant hunts for all ages start Oct. 14 or Oct. 21 depending which zone. For a map of zones, see the rules brochure.
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 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. CONTACT: Gary Hess IDL Forest Practices Program Manager 3284 W. Industrial Loop Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 (208) 666-8636 or ghess@idl.idaho.gov
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We Must Try, Try, Try Again to Pass the “Adult Completer” Scholarship
By: Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking/(D-Boise)
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” Fittingly, it was an educational writer (William Edward Hickson) who popularized this old proverb. The proverb has a dual meaning when it comes to one of the recommendations of the governor’s Higher Education Task Force: the “Adult Completer” scholarship. It is for students who attended college for a while, moved on to other things prior to graduating, and want another shot at a degree. For state lawmakers, it means trying to succeed in 2018 where we failed twice before. The State Board of Education recently approved all of the Task Force’s recommendations. However, board members noted the “Adult Completer” scholarship proposal may need some revamping to get it through the legislature next year. The idea first surfaced in 2016 when legislation was proposed to provide $5 million in scholarships to those with at least 30 credits who had been out of school for at least three years. The measure, which I voted for, failed in the Senate 16-17. In 2017, a similar $3 million bill died in committee. Critics claim the scholarship rewards people for dropping out of school. I seriously doubt students who have completed the equivalent of one year of college have it in their minds to drop out of school and then wait three years in hopes of qualifying for a scholarship. Besides, students dropping out of college is not unique to Idaho. According to a report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the United States has the highest drop-out rate in the industrial world. The main reason kids drop out of college is the cost. This MIGHTY YOUTH WARRIORS HIGH SCHOOL scholarship would help with that. There is also the issue of Jr. High Youth Group YOUTH GROUP balancing school with jobs. According to a 2013 U.S. Census report, 71-percent of America’s undergraduate students work. Every Sunday - 4:00-5:30pm Every Sunday 6:00-7:30pm Balancing work with school is tough for any adult, let alone a teenager attending college for the first time. Also, we were EVERYONE WELCOME! EVERY WEEK! all eighteen once. It’s safe to say our decision-making skills were not as prudent at that age as they were in our mid to Youth Pastor: Cecil Swenson - 208.358.6439 late 20’s. Adjusting to college life can be overwhelming for www.idahofcc.com Fairfield Community Church www.facebook.com/idahofcc many young students. Sometimes, they need a few years to mature before they can see college through to the end. The Higher Education Task Force’s goal is to improve 401 Camas Avenue West the percentage of Idaho’s high school students who go on to college or post-secondary program. The state’s “go-on” rate is less than 50-percent – among the worst in the nation. If Medical & Dental Care ~ Sliding Scale fees available that dismal percentage does not improve, Idaho will continue ===== OPEN: Mon, Wed & Fri 9 to 2 / Tue & Thur. 8 to 2 to be a magnet for low-wage jobs. There is no silver-bullet solution. We must take a holistic approach. Idahoans are hard-working people who want to prosper and provide opportunities for their families. I believe the “Adult Completer” scholarship program can help provide those opportunities.
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Kim Stocking Band Live at the Little Wood Saloon
This Saturday, October 14th, come have some fun and support a local Richfield family that lost their entire home, belongings, out-buildings, and corrals in the August 4th Mammoth Fire. The Little Wood Saloon is located at 110 N. Main Street in Richfield. Food served at 6:00 p.m. and music starts at 7:00 100% of bar profits on October 14th, along with your generous donations, will go to the
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► Long Arm Quilting and Custom Sewing. Need a quilt top quilted? Need to finish a quilt by sewing the binding? Call 208-934-6400 Sunflower Quilting ► 2015 Polaris Pro Rmk 800, 163 track, walker Evans clicker shocks, electric start but needs a battery, around 800 miles on in Bellevue, Idaho. the sled, 8500 obo Call or text Charlie at 208-308-0327 ► Busy B Market, Hagerman, Idaho (1/2 mi No. of Hagerman on Hwy 30). Antiques, Collect- ► 10 corriente mamas bred to angus bull, due to calve in ables, Handmade items, Homemade Cakes, Pies, Feb-March. Easy to work and they raise nice calves. Call Fresh Eggs. Bread, Jewelry, and Books. Breakfast Waylon at 208-358-4934 and Lunch at our Grill. Open Fri-Sat-Sun. 9-5 ► Beautiful unique building lot located on a quiet street with ► Concrete Construction of any kind? Call 961- mature oak trees in Gooding. Three city lots 75 x 300 total $37,500. Call 208-961-1752 for more information. 6511 for a free estimate.
EMPLOYMENT
► Walker Center has an opening for Full Time Dietary Aide. Must pass pre-hire requirements including a Criminal Background check, Urine Analysis and TB test. Please email asa@thewalkercenter.org for an application. This is a currently a full time position. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer in Idaho. www.thewalkercenter.org You are welcome to stop in and pick up an application at our Gooding location: 605 11th Avenue East Gooding Idaho 83330 ► Camas County Senior and Community Center is now hiring part time janitor in Fairfield. After hours cleaning, 10 hrs per week @ 7.35 an hour. Fill out application at the center (129 Willow Ave. West) Tues.-Wed.-Fri. between 8:00am-3:00pm. See Shannon Harris for more details.
► 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 heat. Full-size awning. Lots of storage. Excellent condition. Everything works. No issues. Call Brent at 208-961-1752 ► 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 ► Majestic wood cook stove for sale. Call 421 3991- Phil.
Apartments for Rent
D&G Apartments has apartments available from time to time. These are federally assisted affordable housing ► Family Health Services has an opening in our Fairfield units. Rental assistance is available. Rent is adjusted to Clinic for an LPN, CMA, MA or CNA to provide support your income and can range from $0 to $490 per month. for general patient care and education. Applicants must Water, sewer and trash are paid. These facilities are very be a graduate of an accredited Nursing, Medical Assistclean and attractive. For more information, contact ing or Certified Nursing program. 6 months experience Gordon Schmidt at 208-764-2534. preferred. 24-32 hours per week. Family Health Services For the hearing impaired, contact: offers competitive wages and a full range of benefits inTTY 1-800-833-6388. cluding health insurance, short and long-term disability, Equal Housing Opportunity. life insurance, PTO, holiday pay and 401(k) retirement. We Are An For a full job description and to apply: www.fhsid.org Equal Opportunity EEO/Drug Free Workplace