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New/Old Restaurant In Gooding
El Charro Family Mexican Restaurant resently opened up at 127 3rd Avenue East in Gooding. The owner, Victoria Trejo, is no stranger to the restaurant business or to this building. Her mother ran a restaurant in this very building about ten years ago, and Victoria grew up watching and learning the restaurant business. El Charro serves all your favorite Mexican dishes and a few extra items - Charro Fries, Fiesta Burger, and a Chicken Bacon Ranch Borrito. Come in sit, or call in a to-go order (934-5316).
New Animal Shelter Needed in Wendell
If you are a dog owner, it is only a mat- Anythings Pawsable has raised nearly ter of time before your dog goes on an un- $37,000 of the $52k needed to build a new authorized and unucommanied excursion animal shelter in Wendell. The current facilinto the wide world. Even the best contain- ity is a makeshift building without any proment systems fail once in a while. If your tection from the heat in the summer or the amimal is fortunate, they will either find cold in the winter. The new shelter will make their why back home or end up in an ani- sure our furry companions are well taken mal shelter. care of until their real home is located. 100% of donated funds go to the building of this facility and can be sent to the City of Wendell (PO Box 208 - Wendell, ID 83355). The City of Wendell has several other projects going on. So, make sure to write your checks to “Anythings Pawsable.” You can also donate to this project by going to YouCaring.com /helpwendelldogs. Once it is finished, the new shelter will be operated by the City of Wendell.
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Volume 38 ~ Number 46 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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Going to Wash. D.C.
A group of 7th to 9th graders from Camas County are preparing to go to Washington D.C. during the 2015 spring break as part of the non-profit group called CloseUp. To raise money for this trip, the students are hosting a fundraiser this Saturday, November 15th, at the Fairfield Legion Hall. A dinner will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a silent auction which closes at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children (12 and younger), and are available at the Camas School office, from Michelle Tews, or at the door of the event. The group will tour noteworthy sites and memorials in D.C., as well as participate in workshops and mock congress. Goals for the students are to return home inspired to play an informed and active role in our community. Teachers and chaperones will have the opportunity to attend professional development programs to enhance the educational experience and share that excitement and continued on page 2.....
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Gooding Library OPEN Saturdays:
Gooding Public Library is OPEN Saturdays 9 to noon.
Wendell Library Open til 6 p.m. Thurs. Can We Find YOU? City of Wendell would like to reminded it’s citizens that all residences must be visibly numbered (Ordinance 311). In the event of an emergency, these numbers help EMT’s and/or the fire department find your home quickly. Please use 5 to 6 inch reflective numbers.
Volunteers Needed at Helping H&H: Helping Hearts and Hands needs help on Wednesdays & Fridays. Please call Kim at 731-1891.
New Hours at Lincolin County Libraries The Richfield Library Hours are as follows: Tuesday: 12pm-6pm Wednesday: 12pm-6pm Thursday: 10am-6pm And... 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month: 12pm-4pm The Shoshone Library Hours are as follows: Monday: 12pm-5pm Tuesday: 3pm-6pm Wednesday: 12pm-7pm Thursday: 10am-4pm Friday: 12pm-5pm Saturday: Closed
Application Deadline For NRCS Program
The Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service has set a November 21, 2014, application deadline for the general Environmental Quality Incentives Program and special initiatives funded through that program. To be considered for fiscal year 2015 conservation program funding, agricultural operators must submit applications before November 21. “We accept applications for these programs on a continuous basis however, only the applications received by November 21st will be considered for funding this fiscal year,” said Ron Brooks, Idaho NRCS EQIP manager. Initiatives funded through EQIP include organic, onfarm energy, sage grouse, seasonal high tunnel, and soil health. Applications received after the November 21 deadline will be reviewed in the 2016 funding cycle. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program 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. Visit www.id.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/.
The Gooding Senators Football team was kicked out of this year’s 3A tournament by Shelly High School last Thursday. Gooding had high hopes going into this game with 9-0 record for the season. The Shelly Russets scored a touchdown in the first quarter, but that would be the only score of the first half. Midway into the third quarter, Gooding’s Wyatt Williams ran in for the first Senator score. Shelly quickly followed with another score. The forth quarter was a repeat of the third with Josh Finely running in a touchdown and a quick reply score by Shelly. The final score was Shelley 20, Gooding 15.
Trip to Washington D.C. knowledge with students who are unable to attend. If you would like more information about the program and opportunities it provides, check out CloseUp.org, or contact Michelle Tews or Randy Jewett. The Annual Holiday Craft Show in Gooding will be held on December 5th (10-6) and December 6th (10-4) at the Gooding High School. Proceeds will go toward the Community Food Bank & Resource Center (Helping Hearts and Hands). Booth spaces are $40 for both days or $30 for one day. Contact Judy Erdman, 934-9475, for additional information. Saturday, December 13, is the Gooding Chamber’s Annual Holiday Kick-off. Main Street will be closed for this family event which will include horse-drawn wagon rides, a chili & potato bar, face-painting, Santa Claus, and new this year - Chamber Bucks. Pay $3.75 for a Chamber Buck, then spend it as $5.00 at participating Chamber Member merchants between December 12 - December 19. Participating merchants include Cook’s Foodtown, King’s Discount Store, Steve’s Quick Service and Valley Country Store (some limitations may apply). Chamber Bucks will go on sale December 5 at the Craft Show and will be available for purchase through December 13. ATTENTION MERCHANTS: A complete list of participating merchants will be printed on the back of the Chamber Buck. If you wish to participate, contact the Chamber before November 22, or leave a message at 358-3038.
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Sage Grouse Conservation Monday, November 24th at 6 p.m.
The Gooding, Wood River, Camas, and Blaine, Soil & Water Conservatin Districts are hosting a Sage Grouse Conservation planning meeting at the Gooding County Fairgrounds. Members of the Soil Conservation District, the USFWS, and the NRCS, will be on hand to present an overview of the conservation goals and the tools to achieve those goals. There will also be a question and answer session.
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Emergency Need at Helping Hearts & Hands
With the dropping temperatures HH&H is experiencing an increased request for coats for children, and they are completely out of children size 4 girls, and nearly out of children size 14-18, boys & girls. Adult size small would also fit some of the larger children. They would love to receive any adult coats for distribution as well. If you or your children of any size have a coat in your closet that you no longer use, let HH&H find a loving home for it! It does not have to be new - gently worn would be gratefully received! Thanks to all of you, our donors who help us with the needs of local families!!!!
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obit ua r ies Leona Ambrose
Leona Ambrose, age 87, died November 1, 2014. Her beautiful and resilient spirit leaped from earthly restraints to soar with a choir of joyful angels into the light and love of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Olive Leona Morrison was born on May 20, 1927 in Arbela, Missouri. She was the oldest of four children born to Emmett Gale Morrison and Olive Grace Curry Morrison. During the Great Depression, her father ventured to Idaho looking for work and then saved enough money to send for his wife and two daughters. At age three, Leona traveled on a train with her mother and baby sister to southern Idaho. Another sister and brother were later born in Idaho. Leona’s childhood focused on hard work as she handmilked cows before and after school, hitched and drove a team of horses to work long days in the hay fields, and picked onions to supplement the family income. By age 11, her father bragged that she could outwork any male farmhand. The family moved around southern Idaho as her father worked on farms and then settled in Buhl. Her family moved to Wendell in 1945 and she was a junior at Wendell High School. She met a handsome young man named Neal Ambrose and the timid valedictorian married the gregarious student body president in 1948. They had three children, Tommy, Elaine, and George. A daughter Carol died at birth. Leona and Neal created several successful businesses in southern Idaho. Neal capitalized on the opportunity to haul frozen TV dinners, a popular new product in the early 1960s, so he rented an 18-wheel truck and drove throughout the Northwest. Later he owned Montana Express, an interstate trucking company with 60 trucks and refrigerated trailers. To supplement the income while Neal was gone driving trucks, Leona babysat neighbor kids during the day and typed reports for Bradshaw’s Honey Plant at night after her children were asleep. She always took time to read to her children, and saved pennies to purchase a set of Childcraft Books. Now, these same books are read to her great-grandchildren. Neal and Leona established Ambrose Farms and introduced sprinkler pipe irrigation to Gooding County, buying barren acres of sagebrush and converting them into fertile farm land. Soon they owned more than 30,000 acres of land, 1,000 head of cattle, and employed more than 200 people. In the late 1960s, Neal learned that JR Simplot was selling his hogs – the animals that got Simplot started in business. Neal
bought the hogs and then had to decide where to put them. His loyal employees constructed sheds east of Wendell to hold thousands of hogs. Leona kept records of births and sales of every pig. She helped with all the businesses by doing the bookkeeping without a calculator, climbing onto the potato harvesters every night to record the sales and deliveries, and working in the office. She was the consummate assistant to her husband, and he couldn’t have succeeded without her support. They were loyal residents of Wendell and donated land for a city park east of town. It was named McGinnis Park after one of their favorite high school teachers. Neal passed away in 1989. Leona was active in the community and the Chamber of Commerce named her a Distinguished Citizen. She served on the school board, helped organize the election polling places, held offices in the PTA, served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, taught Sunday School, and served several terms as president of P.E.O. Chapter AZ. In her spare time, she made elaborate hooked rugs, canned hundreds of jars of grape jelly, and volunteered at the local Presbyterian Church. She commissioned and helped design a wall of stained glass windows for Living Waters Presbyterian Church. One of the highlights of her life was traveling for 12 days across Canada on a train with her daughter and granddaughter. Education was important to her, and though she never had the opportunity to attend college, she endowed the Ambrose Family Scholarship at the University of Idaho to assist students from the Magic Valley area. She was a member of the first Parent’s Club at the University of Idaho and received recognition from the Foundation Board. Leona owned Farmhouse Restaurant near Wendell when it was voted in a national poll of drivers as “Best Road Food” in the United States. The restaurant was featured on national news reports and the media referred to Leona as “jolly.” Leona is survived by her three children, Tom (Leanne), Elaine (Ken), and George (Marti), three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She enjoyed a close relationship with her grandchildren Emily Nielsen (John) and Adam Nielsen (Danielle) and their children. She also is survived by her sister Margaret Hawkins (Jesse) and a brother Emmett Morrison (Yvonne). She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, an infant daughter, and a sister, Mariana Mink. Through the years, she maintained contact with several nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family members,
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obituaries John D. Russell John D Russell of Gooding and formerly of Council and McCall, Idaho passed away peacefully after a short illness at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 8, 2014, just eight days short of his 90th birthday. John was born November 16, 1924 at the Crawford Ranger Station near Cascade, Idaho to DeWitt and Goldie (Parker) Russell. Within a year the family moved to Council, Idaho where De became the Head Ranger on the Council District of the Payette National Forest. John’s brother Don and his sister Jean were born in Council. John attended school in Council, was a star football player, played drums in a 16-piece “Big Band” dance band and graduated from Council High School as Senior Class President in 1942. John enlisted in the Army in 1943. At his induction, the officer in charge asked for volunteers for the newly formed Paratroop Corp. Out of the 1,200 men there, only John raised his hand that day. He was sent to Toccoa, Georgia to join the famed 517th Airborne Regiment in a light machine gun platoon for the 1st Battalion. The 517th joined the fighting in Italy and Sicily. In the early morning of August 1944, John and his comrades jumped behind enemy lines into southern France. They were also a part of the fighting at the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes. After the war, John was in Boise when he saw a young woman he had known in Council, and on September 30, 1945 he married Betty Rae Jeppson. Shortly after their marriage, John joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was instrumental in the early years of and dozens of good friends. Leona Ambrose, her infectious smile and resilient spirit, made the world a better place. Her positive attitude and unwavering faith in God sustained her, and her many Bibles were worn with dog-eared pages and underlined passages. The family would like to thank the gentle staff of Legacy Hospice Care of Meridian and the loving people at Spring Creek Manor in Boise. They exceeded their job titles and offered genuine love and compassion in Leona’s last days. Funeral services were held on November 11th, 2014, at the Living Waters Presbyterian Church in Wendell, Idaho. Leona was interred at the Wendell Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Ambrose Family Scholarship Endowment, Office of Development, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843.
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the Church in McCall, Idaho. John and Betty were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple. John and Betty raised three children, Mark (1950), Amy (1952) and Rex (1953) in McCall before he went to work for Idaho Hardware in Twin Falls in 1956. The Russell family spent summers camping in the Sawtooth and Payette forests and winters sledding and skiing all around the Mountain West. John worked as a sales rep for Idaho Hardware, Basche-Sage Hardware and Davis Supply. Betty, John’s lovely sweetheart of 39 years, passed away in 1984 from complications of surgery. A couple of years later, John met and married Jean Prince of Gooding, and thus began John’s second great love affair. John and Jean enjoyed many years of travelling throughout the United States, hiking and cross-country skiing in Idaho’s rugged mountains, and in serving other people. Together, they served a Genealogy mission for the LDS Church. Jean passed away in 2004 from cancer. John continued to reside in Gooding until the time of his death, tending his “forest” and always helping others. He was so appreciative of the many wonderful friends in the Gooding community that came to be his second family. John was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty and his wife Jean. He is survived by his brother Donald Russell of Redding, CA, his sister Jean Roy of Auburn, WA; his children, Mark Russell of Gooding, Amy (Stan) Ward of Dietrich, and Rex Russell of Twin Falls; 10 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 p.m, on Friday, November 14, 2014, at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel (737 Main St. in Gooding). A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1228 Main St.) with visitation at the church beginning at 8 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Ian Kunz, PAC and Dr. Reid Lofgran, his caregivers at North Canyon Medical Center, and to Encompass Hospice for their wonderful support.
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Remember last week I mentioned that we were doing corn silage harvest and I was surrounded by very tall corn? The setting was similar to one of those movies with the unknown in the field. I think some of those corn creatures, as I called them, landed on one of the trucks. Saturday last, I needed to be in Eastern Idaho to pick up a load of potatoes that I had sitting since the first week of October. Work has kept me real busy, not allowing me to be freed up. As I prepared to go get potatoes several events put me in the behind mode. First, the 28 foot trailer I needed had to be unloaded. It was storing some furniture from the transaction of some friends moving. That was small potatoes (sorry for the pun). Once the trailer was emptied I went to get the truck I was allowed to use. Everyone shifted things around to get it available (still harvesting crops). I cleaned some air filters and then washed the truck at our company’s second shop. Upon starting or trying to start the truck, I ran into some of the escaped corn creatures. They had put a stall on the truck because it wouldn’t start. Where it was sitting, the truck was not accessible to be jump started. We had to moved the truck before we give it a try - no luck. We tried pull starting the truck. Ok, we are now running... not really. The air governor which allows the truck’s compressor to pump air decided it wanted to be in random working order. Air controls not only the brakes, but gear shifters and other functions in the truck. I was hooked to the trailer and loaded at the shop ready to head to my house to get the remainder of what I wanted. It was nearing dark. The dome light switch decided to be inoperable with the light stuck on. Naturally the bolt holding it together broke off. With a little work the light was off. Of course, looking into the light while taking it off is a little blinding. I got to my house and was loading what else I needed, when I noticed the tire on the trailer was off the rim. The bead holding to the rim was released. When checking the trailer I did a visual, but failed to do a physical tire check. Did you ever try to get a truck, or any other tire, repaired on a Saturday night? All my contacts were not available. Maybe everyone was watching a BSU game? Maybe the corn creatures were working overtime trying to find some place of safe haven? I was able to drive about eighteen miles to a truck stop for a late night tire repair. My final event was being detained for a while at the Port of Entry for an inspection. All was good! I believe the corn creatures found some place to hang out in the desert, waiting in the sage brush for their next ride. All days are created good. Some days just better than others. This is “LEMON DAY Cup of Tee.”
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obit ua ry Claire Betty
Claire Margarite Brown Betty, 98, a resident of Gooding, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Bennett Hills Care Center in Gooding. Claire was born on August 23, 1916, in the small community of Bone, Idaho, to Beulah and Elvin Brown. She was raised and educated in Salmon, Idaho. She married Delbert Robert Betty on June 29, 1935 in Thomas, Oklahoma. They returned to Idaho until 1940, when Delbert and Claire filed a homestead north of Shoshone, Idaho. They lived there until Delbert’s death. Claire was a member of the Home Improvement Club, the Red Cross, and was a 4H Leader. As her health declined, she chose to go to Bennett Hills Care Center in Gooding. It a little like going home. She had worked there when she was a nurse’s aide years ago. She loved all of the residents, some of whom had been old acquaintances of hers. Claire is survived by 3 sons, Floyd Hazen Betty, of Chubbuck, Idaho, DelRay Betty, of Jerome, Idaho, and David Thomas Betty, of Fairfield, Idaho; 2 daughters, Shirley Nice, and Gaydena Kulhanek, both of Gooding, Idaho. Claire is also survived by 113 Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren and GreatGreat-Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings. A month or two ago, Claire’s’ health took a turn for the worse, and on Thursday morning, October 30, 2014, she did not awaken. Her long life at last ended, peace her reward. We will all miss her, but never forget her. She was a true pioneer and loved their old world with all her heart, and taught her children to cherish the beauty of it and the hope of it lasting forever. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness (101 N. Bliss St., in Wendell). Inturnment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Child Find
The Camas County School District, in cooperation with parents and non-public school agencies, engages in Child Find services throughout the year. Child Find activities are conducted (1) to create public awareness of Special Education programs, (2) to advise the public of the rights of students, and (3) to alert the community residents to the need for identifying and serving children with disabilities from the age of 3 through the semester in which they turn 21. Children who are eligible for Child Find services may have difficulty walking, talking, hearing, seeing, or learning, or may display behaviors that appear different from other children their age. If you know of a child who is 3 through 21 years of age who may have individual needs that result from disabilities or developmental delays, and who is not enrolled in a school program, please contact Leslie Stevens, Director of Special Services, at 764-3108, or through the School Office at 764-2472. If you are part of a community agency or civic group, or are an interested individual and would like more information about educating children with disabilities, please call one of the above numbers.
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Letters to the Editor
Thank You! As I write this Thank You the day before Election Day, I reflect on all of you, my supportive, encouraging friends. Whichever way the vote should sway, I am grateful. Your kind words of encouragement and support for this campaign have meant the most to me. These past four years I have proven to myself a strength that I did not know was possible of me. Both personally and professionally, there has been a lot to deal with. If I am elected to serve the next term as a Commissioner, I will take the challenge. Win or lose, my life will be better. And as a good friend told me last week, “Janet, just keep on swimming.” With Warm Regards, Janet Croner ~~~~~~~~~ Fosbury Misses Bid For State House Richard Fosbury, candidate for Idaho State House of Representatives in the November 4 election, expressed his appreciation today for the high voter turnout in District 26, saying that voters showed up at the polls to voice their concerns over low education funding and the high percentage of minimum wage jobs in Idaho. “I heard these concerns at doorsteps throughout the district. Many Idahoans support a new vision for Idaho’s schools and our state’s future,” said Fosbury. Education and creation of better jobs are the issues that motivated Fosbury to run. Fosbury received his engineering degree on a scholarship. “A quality education is the path to better wages and a higher standard of living,” said Fosbury. “Idaho has the largest share of minimum wage jobs in the nation. The legislature must take a hard look at budget priorities in 2015 to fund Idaho schools.” Fosbury also wishes to thank the many volunteers and supporters who assisted him in his campaign. “A legislative campaign takes a huge group of committed people and I appreciate the time everyone put in over the many months leading up to Election Day,” said Fosbury. ~~~~~~~~~ Thank you all! I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted in the election. Whether you voted for me is less important than the fact that you voted. Thank you for that. Special thanks to the many people who supported my campaign and those who voted to re-elect me to the Idaho House of Representatives. It has been an honor serving you and I am grateful for the opportunity to return to the Legislature to work with you and for you in dealing with the issues that are before us. Thank you, Steve Miller
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South Central Public Health District Hosting Your Health Idaho Sign Up Events
TWIN FALLS-South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) is helping individuals compare and choose health insurance plans that work for them and their families by hosting Your Health Idaho (YHI) sign up events at several SCPHD offices in the south central Idaho. During the events, free assistance from YHI certified agents, brokers, and enrollment counselors will be available. The sign up events will take place: · · ·
At the Twin Falls SCPHD office (1020 Washington St. N; on the CSI campus) on November 17 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. At the Burley SCPHD office (2311 Parke Ave. Unit 4, Suite 4) on December 4 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. At the Jerome SCPHD office (951 East Avenue H) on December 5 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If you are among the more than 70,000 Idahoans who purchased a health insurance plan for 2014, YHI is available to help renew your policy for 2015. The open enrollment period runs from November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015. To be covered on January 1, 2015 you must enroll by December 15. For more information on YHI, visit www. yourhealthidaho.org , for more information on SCPHD office locations and services, visit phd5.idaho.gov. Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices
Board of the Camas County Commissioners Meetings A Brief Synopsis of the September 2014 Minutes A complete set of minutes are on file at the Clerk’s Office
September 2, 2014 CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING The meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chairman Kenneth Backstrom. Also present were Commissioner Barb McMurdo, Commissioner Janet Croner, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Croner made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom opened the public hearing to consider and
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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices fix a final budget for the fiscal year 2015. There being no one from the public for comment the Board closed the public hearing at 9:25 a.m. Commissioner Backstrom read the proposed budget revenue and expenses as posted in the amount of $ 2,995,281.00, for Fiscal Year 2015. Commissioner Croner made a motion to approve Fiscal Year 2015 budget as posted. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m. September 8, 2014 The meeting was called to Order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Ken Backstrom. Also present were Commissioner Janet Croner, Commissioner Janet Croner, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) (f) to discuss pending litigation or controversies. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The board entered into executive session. Upon a motion the Board came out of executive session at 9:20 a.m. Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin and Rancho Buena Vista Subdivision developer Mike Jessen met with the Board to discuss a Preliminary Plat extension request. Dwight sees no issues with granting an extension. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to grant a 5 year extension to Rancho Buena Vista Subdivision. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to review a Property Tax Exemption Application from the Foothills Baptist Church. Commissioner Croner made a motion to approve the request for exemption on parcel # RP F0050034013A A. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous. The Board reviewed a renewal Agreement for Pathology Services with Ada County. The Ada County Coroner provides postmortem examinations, including autopsies and inspections and related services for our county. Commissioner Croner made a motion to sign the Pathology Agreement with Ada County for FY 2014-2015. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous. The Board reviewed a Resolution to approve the Lease/Purchase Supplement and Master Agreement for IBM Power 7 Computer System & IBM Software. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to approve Resolution # 166 to allow the execution of the Lease Purchase Agreement with IBM. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review an Amendment to the Agreement for Electronic Transaction and Access for E-check transactions. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to approve the E-check online payment agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. and met with Probation Officer Galen Colter and School Counselor Janet Colter to discuss funding for Red Ribbon Week. It is an opportunity to teach kids the hazards of using and abusing drugs and alcohol. Commissioner Croner made a motion to approve $1,300.00 dollars to support Red Ribbon week. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Croner made a motion to approve the bills as presented on the list. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous.
Commissioner Croner made a motion to approve the bill submitted by Camas Creek Country Store. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Commissioner McMurdo abstained from voting. Expenditure Fund Totals: Justice Fund $11,720.92 Current Expense $11,715.23 Indigent $11,077.97 Road & Bridge $66,780.84 District Court $462.83 Revaluation $0 Health $500.00 Landfill $360.00 Noxious Weeds $4,556.74 Elections $0 Ambulance $5,959.40 911 Communications $2.37 State Fund $23,253.96 Legion Memorial $374.03 Snowmobile $0 City of Fairfield $1,224.07 School District #121 $2,271.29 Cemetery District $15.51 West Magic Fire Dist. $14.65 Camas Mosquito Dist. $12.50 Camas County Library $337.51 Junior College Tuition $0 Waterways Fund $0 Range Improvement $0 Historical Society $0 August Payroll $118,233.94 September 15, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Ken Backstrom. Also present were Commissioner Barb McMurdo, Commissioner Janet Croner, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. South Central District Health Representative Pam Jones met with the Board to share information on a Behavioral Health Board. Mental Health is a huge concern in the state and is something that needs to be addressed and we need to make the public more aware of available resources. They are looking into building partnerships with other entity’s such as the Dept. of Health and Welfare and/or with other districts. She also discussed Federal Funding Title 10 contract with the Dept. Noxious Weed Supervisor Terry Lee met with the Board to review the options for a new vehicle for his department. Commissioner Croner made a motion to approve the purchase of a 2015 F250 4x4 Crew Cab, with the XL Trim from Corwin Ford in the amount of $28,123., minus a trade in value for the for the 2005 Ford Diesel truck. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous. The Board reviewed a Business Associate Agreement between Wittman Enterprises, LLC and the Camas County Ambulance Service. The Business agreement is executed to ensure that Wittman Enterprises, LLC will appropriately safeguard protected health information that is maintained or transmitted on behalf of Camas County Ambulance Service. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous. The Board reviewed outstanding invoices submitted by the ambulance department. Commissioner Croner made a motion to allow using the clerks’ credit card to settle the EMP ambulance supply outstanding invoices. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Unanimous. The Board also reviewed an invoice for online classes for 10 EMT’s in the amount of $675.00. The Board reviewed the levy rates for Fiscal Year 2015. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to approve the levies as set, based upon the calculations provided by the clerk. Seconded by Commissioner Croner. Unanimous.
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The following application(s) have been filed to appropriate the public waters of the State of Idaho: 37-22903 DEAN M ISAAC DEANNA R ISAAC 28098 VAUGHT RD BRUNEAU, ID 83604 Point of Diversion SWNE S17 T01S R16E CAMAS County Source GROUND WATER Tributary Use: STOCKWATER 01/01 to 12/31 0.06 CFS Total Diversion: 0.06 CFS Date Filed: 10/15/2014 Place Of Use: STOCKWATER T01S R16E S17 NE(ALL) NENW NWNW SENW Application proposes appropriating 0.06 cfs of water for stock water use from an existing well located approximately 10.5 miles east and 0.3 miles south of the U.S. Highway 20 and Soldier Road intersection in Fairfield. Stockwater use will occur on property located approximately 10.0 - 10.9 miles east and 0.0 - 0.5 miles south of the U.S. Highway 20 and Soldier Road intersection in Fairfield.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF WATER RIGHT TRANSFER NO. 79429
SV RANCH LLC, C/O GREGORY VIK, PO BOX 1607, BELLEVUE, WA 98009; has filed Application No. 79429 for changes to the following water rights within BLAINE, CAMAS County(s): Right No(s). 37-22771, 37-22790, 37-7408; to see a full description of these rights and the proposed transfer, please see www.idwr.idaho.gov/ apps/wr/QueryNewTransfers/QueryNewTransfers.aspx. The purpose of the transfer is to change a portion of the above rights as follows: Transfer proposes moving portions of three ground water rights from existing farms for irrigation of a new pivot system located 2.5-3.0 mi. south and 6.0-6.5 mi. west of Fairfield. The application proposes to transfer 131.3 acres from three existing farms at these listed locations: a 11.1 acre portion (0.22 cfs) from a farm located 2.0-3.0 east of Fairfield on the south side of HWY 20; a 2.5 acre portion (0.03 cfs) from a farm located 19.25-19.5 mi. east and 4.7-5.0 mi. south of Fairfield; and a 117.7 acre portion (2.35 cfs) from a farm located 3.8-4.8 mi. south and 3.1-4.6 mi. west of Fairfield. In total three existing wells will divert up to 2.6 cfs and 393.8 AF for the irrigation of 131.3 acres under the new pivot. Permits will be subject to all prior water rights. For additional information concerning the property location, contact Southern Region office at (208) 736-3033; or for a full description of the right(s), please visit our website at www.idwr.idaho.gov and search under New Water Right Applications. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Idaho Code § 42-203A. Any protest against the approval of this application must be filed with the Director, Dept. of Water Resources, Southern Region, 650 Addison Ave W Ste 500, Twin Falls ID 83301 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before November 24, 2014. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant. GARY SPACKMAN, Director published on November 5th & 12th, 2014
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Two Deer Shot and Left Near Hagerman
Idaho Fish and Game is looking for information on a case in which someone shot and left two deer on October 29, on private property north of Tupper Grade, between Billingsly Creek and 1050 East. Evidence collected at the scene showed the 3x4 buck and the doe were killed around 8 am. People with information, leading to a citation on this or other crimes are eligible for a reward through Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) and callers can remain anonymous. People can either contact CAP at 1-800-632-5999 twenty four hours a day, or call the Fish and Game Regional office at 208-324-4359.
Events at CSI
The 45th annual CSI Ski Swap
Students in CSI’s Business Club will oversee the sale of new and used winter gear from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in the CSI Rec Center. Anyone who has skis, snowboard, boots, clothing, or other winter gear to sell is encouraged to bring it to the CSI Rec Center between noon and 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 or from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Students will check the merchandise in to the sale at an agreed price and then oversee the sale all weekend. The Business Club will earn a 20-percent commission on all equipment that sells. In addition to the used winter gear, vendors including Claude’s Sports, Idaho Water Sports, Sun Valley, Soldier Mountain, and Magic Mountain ski resorts will be at the show. There will be hourly drawings for day passes, discounts, and other prizes.
Baxter Black
The man described by the New York Times as America’s most successful living poet, Baxter Black, returns to the College of Southern Idaho’s Fine Arts Auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. Advance tickets to the performance are $20 and are available at the following locations: All Twin Falls, Buhl, and Jerome branches of Farmers National Bank; Twin Falls Livestock Commission sale yard; Vickers Western Store in Twin Falls; Silver Lining Herbal Equine in Buhl; and at the CSI Evergreen Building office. For information, please call Dawn Wendland in the CSI Ag Office at 732-6401. Tickets at the door the night of the show will be $25. The show is sponsored by the CSI Equine Club. All proceeds from the show will benefit club activities and education.
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Live Christmas Tree Sale
The Camas Conservation District is selling potted Christmas trees again this year. Varieties include: Bristlecone Pine – 3 gal., $24.95 Colorado Blue Spruce – 5 gal., $49.95 Hetz Columnar Juniper – 6 gal., $68.95 Each comes in a foil-wrapped pot with a bow and care instructions. Order early. Supplies are limited. Pick up Thursday December 4th. Order forms are available at the office outside information box, by phone request (764-3223), or email request (camasscd@yahoo.com). Camas Conservation District providing “Conservation the Idaho Way!”
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Camas County School District is taking applications for the position of full time instruction aide. This is a temporary position which is dependent on student enrollment. If interested please contact Wendy Strickler , by email at wstrickler@d121.k12.id.us, by phone at 208-764-2625, or stop by the Camas County School District office at 610 Soldier Road in Fairfield, Idaho.
Gooding Extension Opening
Gooding County has an opening for the Extension Office Secretary. Applications and job description are available at the Gooding County Clerk’s Office, 624 Main Street, Gooding, Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30 pm or on our web site at www.goodingcounty.org. Applications with resume will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. November 17, 2014. Position will begin on January 5, 2015.
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►For Rent: Office Space in downtown Fairfield. Three spaces available, or storage areas. New clean building at 415 Soldier Road. Call 764-2519 or 731-0522. ►For Sale or Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath newer home. Hookup for washer and dryer, Two car garage. Sale: $84,700. Rent: $650 including water and sewer. Call 208 309-1560 or 916 920-0545
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