NEWS Special Flight to Honor Veterans

Washington D.C. is home to a dozen or more memorials in honor of our veterans. From the World Wars to Vietnam, these monuments remind all of us of the sacrifices made to keep our nation free from the tyranny of others. But, many of our veterans never have the opportunity to visit these memorials.

The Honor Flight Network is a national nonprofit organization comprised of 125 independent hubs across the U.S. These hubs and their volunteers donate their time and talents to coordinate flights, bus trips, welcome home ceremonies, and thousands of phone calls – all with the common goal to honor our nation’s heroes with a trip of a lifetime. Honored veterans always travel free of charge, thanks to generous donations to the HFSN organization.

Currently, Idaho does not have an active hub, but that doesn't prevent our Idaho veterans from benefiting from the Honor Flights. In October, Fairfield's own Ron Chapman traveled with his daughter, Erin Bowden, to Washington D.C. along with other veterans served by Honor Flight Southern Nevada.

Erin and her husband, Nick, found Honor Flights while looking for a local veterans charity to work with. Nick was selected as a guardian for the April flight earlier this year and after witnessing his guardian experience, Erin knew she wanted give her dad the veterans experience.

"I was able to connect with the Founding Director and explained to her that Idaho does not have an active branch but I would love for my dad to be able to experience what they do. Our applications for HFSN: Mission 20 in October were accepted and she made it happen! Dad is the first veteran from Idaho to participate in a flight with the Southern Nevada chapter. It was such a blessing and inspiration to get to witness these veterans seeing our Nation's Capital and be welcomed and honored every step of the way."

The members of this trip were able to visit (despite the rain) the US National WWII War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Iowa Jima Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Pentagon and 9/11 Memorial, and the National Archives.

Honor Flight Network was created in 2005. While initially focused on America’s World War II veterans, Honor Flight Network has expanded its mission to include those who served during the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and veterans of any service era who are critically ill. HFSN transports approximately 22,000 veterans annually, and has flown nearly 275,000 veterans to Washington, D.C. since its inception.

Camas & Hagerman Move to Semifinals

The Camas Mushers took out Garden Valley this past Friday 70 to 13 to move to the State Semifinals. Camas (9-1) will play Rockland (8-2) this Friday at 7:00 p.m. in Gooding. Their first game of the season with Rockland ended with a 62 to 12 victory.

The Hagerman Pirates moved forward in the State Tournment last Saturday with a 54 to 12 win over Mullan-St. Regis. This Saturday Hagerman (9-2) will host the Kendrick Tigers at 2:00 p.m. Kendrick (8-0) crushed Dietrich last Friday with a 90 to 0 win.

The winners of these two games will play next weekend for the 1AD2 Football Championship. The team at the top of the bracket (Hagerman or Kendrick) will host. If the teams are from the same conference, the higher seed will host.

Notices of Upcoming Events & NO...Murder at the Gooding Library

The Gooding Public Library Foundation announced that their fundraising event has been postponed. Contact the library if you have any questions.

FREE HAIRCUT & FOOD FOR ALL VETERANS!

The Gooding Barbershop and Broken Bonez BBQ invite ALL veterans down to the barbershop (342 Main Street) Saturday, November 11th for FREE HAIRCUTS and FREE FOOD!

(free to veterans only).

Haircuts from 8 to 2. Food served from 11 to 1 (or until out). Free food will be for all veterans and will be extended to all local first responders as well! If you are a citizen in the area and would like to grab a pulled pork sandwich or shredded brisket sandwich, they will be offered to the public at a price of $7 with chips and water included. Please stop by and say hello and give the Gooding Barbershop a huge thank you for making this happen!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS & GOD BLESS! Joshua 1:9

Gooding County Historical Society Speaker Night Conversations With Veterans

TONIGHT, November 8th, come to a special Speakers Night at the Gooding Museum with Paul Koonce, Don Mays, Cindy Scott, Jered Gough and Mary Belle Anderson. The Museum is located behind Valley County Store at 273 Euskadi Lane. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Camas Community Pantry Needs Donations

The Fairfield food pantry is reaching out to the community to help stock their pantry and prepare for the November and December holiday distributions. As many of you know the cost of living has increased and food insecurity is being felt by more households. In addition, the Idaho Foodbank has been overwhelmed and because of this we are not getting as large of deliveries from them. Thus, we are reaching out to the community for help.

Items we need on an ongoing basis are: tuna, peanut butter, sugar, butter, cheese, spaghetti noodles and Mac and Cheese.

In addition, for the holidays we are seeking donations/support for turkeys, hams, cake mixes, Jello, condensed mild, cranberry sauce, marshmallows, Stove Top Stuffing, cream cheese, refrigerated pie crust, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup.

If you would rather support the non-profit pantry with a monetary donation, checks can be made out to: Camas Community Pantry, Inc. PO Box 52, Fairfield, ID 83327.

The pantry is a non-profit 501c3 corporation and all monetary donations are tax deductible.

death & service notices

Marilyn Neyman, 86, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home in Shoshone. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.

Friday,

November 24 ~ 5:00 p.m.

Join us for carols, campfires, and cookies at our annual Tree Lighting ceremony. Hang an ornament for a loved one.

If you cannot make the event, feel free to come by during the day. Lights will go on promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Medicare Plan Advisor At The Camas Senior Center

Doug Hezeltine, an Independent Agent Licensed in ID, OR, WA and more.

Friday, November 10th: 9 am to 6 pm

Saturday, November 11th: 9 am to 6 pm Call Meg at 208-631-4409 to

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