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November 9
, 2016
Volume 40 ~ Number 44 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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A Hairy Situation
The Gooding Police Department is once again allowing its officers to grow a beard for the month of November for a fee of $25/each.
If they choose to do so, each Officer will pay the fee and be allowed to break policy for one month. If they can hit their goal of at least $1,000, they will be allowed to keep their beard through the end of December. This money will be pooled and some local families will be sponsored for Christmas. Those in the community wishing to support this program and sponsor an officer may do so. Come by the Police
Department and choose the officer you would like to support for this great cause, and give someone a little hope during this holiday season.
Fairfield Ranger Office Camas Creek Country Store Rock Creek General Store Hansen Quick Stop & Go Minidoka Ranger Office Naf Store, South of Malta Ketchum Ranger Office Sawtooth NRA Office LL Green Hardware Stanley Ranger Station
Forest Service office closest to the area where they plan to cut their tree,” said Fuelling. “Conditions on-theground vary greatly from area to area throughout the Forest. In some places it may be necessary to cross-country ski or use a snow machine to access cutting areas.” There are a few areas that are off limits for cutting Christmas trees. These include campgrounds, administrative sites, ski areas, summer home sites and organization camps. “People will be provided with information when continued on page 3... they
Veteran’s Day
Mountain View Cemetery, Fairfield, Idaho
November 11, 2016
Christmas Trees Permits
The Holidays are fast approaching and permits for cutting Christmas trees for personal, family use on the Sawtooth National Forest will be available beginning Friday, November 18, 2016 and will be valid until December 25, 2015. The cost of this year’s permit is $10. This permit will enable a family to choose and cut a tree up to 20 feet. There is a limit of one tree per family or organization. Permits will be available at the following locations throughout the Sawtooth National Forest and surrounding areas:
Depending on the specific area where people choose to cut their trees, a variety of trees are available. These include lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, Douglas-fir and pinyon pine. “We strongly recommend that people check with the
The public is cordially invited to attend Elmer Miller Post # 19’s annual Veterans Day Service and plaque dedication on Wednesday, November 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery north of Fairfield, Idaho. POW-MIA ceremony will also be held to honor the veterans. A luncheon following the services will be provided by the American Legion Auxiliary, at the American Legion Hall (114 Camas Ave. E). The luncheon is open to the public. Come and help them celebrate Veterans Day and honor our POW-MIA’s. Jon Eaton Commander Post #19