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News Veteran’s Day 2013
On Monday of this week, the lead story on a website called Salon.com, written by freelance writer Justin Doolittle, was entitled “Stop thanking the troops for me: No, they don’t ‘protect our freedoms”. In it he questioned why the media and professional sports are “constantly jamming military fervor down our throats.” Mr. Doolittle went on to say that our freedoms are, “...in no way dependent on the size, scope or even the existence of the U.S. military,” meaning that, if someone disbanded the entire military, America’s freedoms would not suddenly vanish. Salon.com received a great deal of criticism for publishing this article on, of all days, Veteran’s Day. Mr. Doolittle received flack as well for his “asinine” ideas. His response was that people missed the point. “When we reduce our entire existence as free people to something that only exists at the whim of the U.S. military, we suffocate critical
Members of the American Legion Post #14 along with members of Boy Scout Troop #143 pay their respects to Veterans at Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield. thought about the military and what it’s actually doing in the world.” If there is any validity to Mr. Doolittle’s thoughts, it is this - too many of us equate Veteran’s Day with celebrating the military, and that is wrong. It is about remembering the sacrifices our soldiers have made throughout our nation’s history, and giving them honor. It only takes an hour or so
to attend a memorial, and yet, too many of us can’t seem to find the time to spare. Most people view it as just an extra day to sleep in, do a little yard work before winter sets in, go shopping, or a multitude of ‘other’ things. Many of us might be angry at this man and the website that published his article, but that would be ignoring a much bigger problem - apathy.
State Football Semi-Finals This Saturday, November 16th, area football teams will compete for a chance to play in the Milk Bowl Championships. Dietrich will host Salmon River in Dietrich at 1:00 p.m. Hagerman will face off against Raft River in the Holt Arena at 12 noon. Also at the Holt Arena, Wendell will take on Declo at 5:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Gooding will challenge Shelly. (Holt Arena is located in Pocatello, on the campus of Idaho State University)
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Soldier Mountain Ready for Another Season
Soldier Mountain Ski Area held their annual meeting in Fairfield on Wednesday, November 6, with a new Board of Directors. Last year, the ski resort located about 12 miles north of Fairfield, became a non-profit recreation area thanks to the generous gift by actor Bruce Willis. As part of the commitment to making the resort a locally controlled community organization, the by-laws were written so that the original Board of Directors (Will Varin, William Wardwell, Robert Thomas, Jamon Frostenson, and Russell Schiermeier) would step down after one year. The new board consists of Kristi Schiermeier (President), Winston Ellis (VicePresident), and Nancy Hallowell (Treasurer), and they are currently looking for two more individuals to fill out the five member board. The main presentation was made by Lacey Heward, who won two bronze medals at the 2002 Paralympic Games and competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics. As the new Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Soldier Mountain, she said she was excited to continued on page 6.....
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings
Tree Lighting Chili Contest
Fairfield’s Annual tree lighting celebration will be held on December 6th. So... put out your best chilli recipe and put it up against the best of Fairfield. This year, you can also enter your tastest soup. Let your imagination run wild.
REWARD: $500
A Snap-On Tool Chest with Tools was stolen out of a box trailer, outside of the town of Gooding. Any information leading to the recovery will be rewarded. Please contact (208) 421-4850.
Karaoke ‘Idol’ Contest:
Contestants wanted for Karaoke Contest: Singers needed for a multi-night, ‘Idol’ style competition to be held in Fairfield this winter. Anyone interested in competing, or for more information, please contact Cindy at 420-6745 or cbaldwin123@live.com
Holiday Boxes in Gooding
If you live in the Gooding area and need a Thanksgiving Box, please sign-up at South Central Community Action (1120 Montana Street #3 in Gooding). For Christmas Boxes, sign-up at Helping Hearts & Hands (237 Main Street).
We Need Coats!
With the weather turning cold we have received a number of requests for winter coats for children. We are in dire need of coats for boys sizes 5-10. If you have children’s coats of any size, please drop them by Helping Hearts & Hands in Gooding!
Lincoln County Festival of Trees
Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lincoln County Community Center (201 South Beverly). The 2nd Annual Lincoln County Festival of Trees is a great oppotunity for various businesses, community clubs, and members of the community, to decorate a tree and... raise money for the Lincoln County Chamber Scholarship Fund. Call 208-886-9811 for more information.
Live Christmas Tree Sale!
This year, the Camas Soil Conservation District is selling 3-4’ live Christmas trees. Three varieties are available: Austrian Pine, Colorado Spruce and Blue Spruce. Each comes in a foil wrapped pot with care instructions. Order by November 25th and trees will be available for pickup by December 5th. Cost is only $49.95 each! Order forms are available in drop box to the left of door at office, or call (208)764-3223 or come by 403 Soldier Road, South Entrance, Fairfield. You can e-mail at camasscd@yahoo.com
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New Chief of Police for Gooding
On November 4, 2013, Chris Ward of Gooding, Idaho was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Gooding. Mr. Ward graduated from the CSI Law Enforcement Program in 1995 and has been in law enforcement for the past 19 years. He currently holds Advanced Certification from Idaho Peace Officers Standards and Training. Mr. Ward has worked for the Ada County Sheriff’s Department and various other city departments over the years. His most recent employment was with the Gooding County Sheriff’s Department, “Chris Ward is a hard worker with great people skills, great integrity and plans to work closely with the Gooding County Sheriff’s Department to maintain a good relationship,” said the city. According to Chief Ward, “Being a Police Officer is more to me than just a job, or even a career. A person must have complete dedication to making their community a better place in order to be successful as a Police Officer. You must have a strong desire to always do the right thing and maintain a high level of trust with the citizens that you are sworn to serve. Most of all, you have to remain “human” and treat everyone you come in contact with as such.”
Thanks for Supporting the Cub Scout Food Drive The Lighthouse Food Pantry would like to thank everyone for contributing to the Cub Scout Food Drive. Every can of food helps us continue serving the Fairfield Community. We would also like to thank our young scouts and their leaders for the hard work of gathering up all the bags and delivering them to the pantry: Becky Staley, Leslie Staley, Emmett Palan, Gabe Finder, Xyler Niehay, and Jasmine Torwan. Reminder: The Fairfield Food Bank is this Friday from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church.
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Celebrate Family Reading
The Camas County School District Library, the Junior High, and High School Reading Clubs, will be celebrating Children’s Book Week and Idaho Family Reading Week on November 13, 2013 at the Camas High School Gym from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Idaho Family Reading Week is an annual statewide celebration of family reading and we are planning a variety of events to reinforce the fun and value of reading. The theme this year is “Imagine the Fun at Your Library”. Some of the activities planned are: A Short Thanksgiving Story by the H.S. Reading Club; “Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving” (a creative writing class version); “The Road Not Taken” recited by the 7th Grade class; A literary costume contest for staff; And much more! Parents, Junior High and High School students, and all staff, will read with the elementary students. Bring sleeping bags, bean bags and large pillows to sit on while reading. In addition, art projects made by elementary students will be on display, and Sarah Boardman will bring a live turkey (children will be allowed to pet it). Refreshments will be served.
TROT FOR TJ-5k Run/Walk
Please come out and support our friend Taylor “TJ” Freeman, he was diagnosed in 2012 with a form of cancer called Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. All proceeds from the run go directly to TJ. This is a Thanksgiving 5k run/walk, pancake breakfast and raffle. Takes place Thursday November 28, 2013 from 8 to 11 a.m. The cost for the 5k run/walk is $25 per person or $65 per family and includes a t-shirt and breakfast. Strollers are welcome! Race registration opens at 7:00 a.m. - race at 8:00 a.m. Will be held at North Valley Academy (Charter School) 906 Main Street Gooding, ID 83330. Don’t want to walk/run? Come join us for the pancake breakfast: $7 per adult, $5 per child age 5 to 17, children 5 and under are free or $30 for a family. Breakfast only and raffle tickets can be bought on site at the 5k - bring cash!
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obit ua r ies
Herbert Paul Buchholz
Herbert Paul Buchholz, 87, a resident of Wendell, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Twin Falls Care Center in Twin Falls. Herbert was born on July 18, 1926, in Tyndall, South Dakota to Edward and Rose Buchholz. Herbert enlisted in the Army, and served during World War II and the Korean War. He married Charlotte Marie Archambeau on July 22, 1950 in Lake Andes, South Dakota. Herbert is survived by his wife, Charlotte Buchholz, of Wendell, Idaho; 6 sons, Kenneth Wayne Buchholz, of Kuna, Idaho, Herbert Paul Buchholz, Jr., of Duluth, Minnesota, Christopher Corwin Buchholz, Curtis Dwayne Buchholz, Kevin Lee Buchholz, and Joseph Paul Buchholz, all of Mitchell, South Dakota; 7 daughters, Elaine LaMere, of Billings, Montana, Glenda Cheppo, of Etters, Pennsylvania, Shirley Ann Dudley, of Wendell, Idaho, Karen Lynn Rodriguez, of Jerome, Idaho, Kelly Marie Strickland, of Twin Falls, Idaho, Corrine Alice Heth, of Sioux City, Iowa, and Emma Marie Drapeau, of Mission, South Dakota. Herbert is also survived by 1 sister, Helen Ohlerking, of Duluth, Minnesota; 30 grandchildren; and multiple greatgrandchildren. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Christina Buchholz; and grandfather, Henry Buchholz. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday, October 28, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wendell with Bishop Luke Kelsey conducting. Visitation at the church will begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
death & service notices
Mitsuru “Mits” Emo Sakurada, 88, a resident of Gooding passed away in October 2013 at his home. No funeral services will be held at this time. Final arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Donna Jane Carpenter, 62, a resident of Gooding, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at her home in Gooding. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
William “Bill” Estep
William “Bill” Eugene Estep, husband, father and grandfather, age 87, went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, November 4, 2013. Bill was born August 17, 1926, in Dade County, Missouri, the third of three children to Jeremiah Eber Estep and Lois Marguerite Hall. He graduated from Gooding High School in 1944. He then served four years in the U.S. Navy. Upon his return to Gooding, he married Mary Ruth Jenkins on January 3, 1948. Together they raised three children. Bill worked with his father, J. E. Estep in construction and when his father retired, he formed a partnership, Beerly and Estep Construction. In the late 1970’s he formed Estep and Sons Construction which continued until he retired. During his years in Gooding, he was an active member of the First Baptist Church and served as head Deacon for many years. He was a major contributor to the building of the Cathedral Pines Church Camp near Ketchum. He volunteered his time and building expertise at several church buildings in the area. Bill is survived by his three children, Steve Estep, Pat (Brent) Brocksome and Lee (Dora) Estep; four grandchildren, Christina Goldstein, Bryan Brocksome, William and Christopher Estep; and one great granddaughter, MariAna. Bill loved the outdoors and all it had to offer. He especially enjoyed camping, hiking into alpine mountain lakes, fishing and riding his motorcycle. He always included his children and grandchildren in these adventures. His gardening skills were legendary. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, George; his sister, Lois Beerly; and his wife, Mary Ruth Jenkins Estep. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to your favorite charity in Bill’s name. At his request, no funeral services will be held. A private celebration of his life will take place at his favorite alpine lake this next summer. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
death & service notices Norma E. Mergenthaler, 108, a resident of Twin Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Stoney Creek Living Center in Twin Falls. No public services are planned. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.
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obit ua r ies Eunice Hope Neiwert
Eunice Hope White Neiwert 71, died November 8 at her home in American Falls, Idaho surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gooding, Idaho on August 10, 1942. She grew up in Gooding and went to school there. After school she moved to Jerome for a short time where she met and married Ted Madson. They have four children: Terry Vanhoosen, Paul Madson, Tami Fletcher and Shane Madson. They were later divorced. On November 29, 1975 she married the love of her life, Garold Neiwert and moved first to Shoshone, Idaho where he had a Conoco Station and then to her lifelong home in American Falls, Idaho. Her husband, Garold worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and during the last 16 years of his job traveled as a maintenance worker, and she would travel some of that time to be with him. The last 6 years before his retirement they spent a lot of time at North Platte, Nebraska. Eunice is survived by her husband, children, stepchildren KC Yang and Travis Neiwert, 13 grandchildren and 12 Great grandchildren; sister Clara Jean Olson, Fallon, Nevada and brother Carl White from Sandy, Utah. Eunice was preceded in death by her mother and father Gene and Dorothy White, and brothers Darald White and LeRoy White; and many Aunts and Uncles in the Southern Idaho region. Eunice was a born entertainer. Her singing and guitar playing thrilled audiences around southern Idaho. She has passed that talent on to her sons Paul, Shane and grandson Dustin who continue to perform. She and brother, Carl, entertained 40+ years at family reunions and other gatherings. Eunice loved people and animals especially her three dogs. She loved camping and visiting her summer cabin in the mountains at Lava Hot Springs. Most of all she loved her family. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. A dinner for the family and friends will be held at the Episcopal Church in Gooding immediately after the service. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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William Grant Stevens
William Grant Stevens, 88, of Richfield, passed away Friday November 8, 2013 at the Veterans Home in Boise, Idaho. He was born August 26, 1925 in Richfield, the son of Walter and Mary Grace Crowther Stevens. When Grant was very young, his mother passed away. His father later married Cora Sweat and they raised their children together. Grant served his country in the United States Army during WWII. Following an Honorable Discharge, he returned to Idaho, where he spent the rest of his working years farming and driving truck. His grandchildren will remember him for his great cooking abilities. He also enjoyed playing Bingo while he resided at the Veterans Home. Grant is survived by his wife, JoAnne Stevens of Richfield; his children, Carlene (Larry) Green and Della Stevens; his stepchildren, Randy (Carolyn) Jones, Tammy (Dave) Naber and Jamie Stirton; sisters, Lucille and Faye; stepsister, Ruth; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Donny and Bill; and his great-grandson, Bailey. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 16, 2013, at the Richfield LDS Church, Hwy 93, Richfield, Idaho. Graveside services with Military Honors will follow at 11 a.m. in the Richfield Cemetery. Arrangements by Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome.
Ada E. Strunk
Ada E. Strunk, 85, of Mountain Home, and formerly of Jerome, passed away Thursday October 24, 2013 at St. Lukes Elmore, in Mountain Home. She was born June 25, 1928 to Alphonso and Melvina White in Gooding, Idaho, the third of nine children. She married Chalmer H. Strunk and together they had seven children: Viola Garcia, Boise, Chalmer JR (Sharon) Strunk, Burley, Doug (Glenda) Strunk, Emmett, Jeanna (Ron) Still, Mountain Home, Vance (Sherrie) Strunk, West Jordan UT, Jeff (Diane) Strunk, Rupert, and Valarie (Tony) Norskog, Boise. Ada worked for JR Simplot Company until retirement in 1990. She has 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chalmer, two brothers, one grandson, Christian, and one great-grandson, Joseph. She is survived by her children, her sister Elly White and her brother Henry Thomas White of Jerome and her sisters Ida, Shirley, Patty and Peggy of Florence, OR. Graveside funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at the Jerome Cemetery.
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New Alanon Meeting at the Gooding Walker Center (605 11th Avenue East) Every other Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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CAMAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 1st Quarter ~ 2013-2014
ALL A’S Seniors Jack Simon Juniors Adriane McGuire Isaac Simon Freshmen Zachary Overby Alison Walker
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part of a great organization. Lacey also stated how impressed she was by the friendly reception she and her husband have received from the Fairfield community. On the financial side of things, the resort lost money last year, but considering the short season and struggles of just getting the mountain open last December, the board was very pleased. Their biggest goal this year is to build up the skier counts by continuing to get the word out to area schools. The addition of the Magic Carpet (instead of a rope tow) and variable speed drives on the chair lifts, makes Soldier Mountain one of the best places in Southern Idaho to learn the sport of skiing. Since the resort is non-profit, there is a huge need for volunteers to accomplish certain projects. Relatively simple projects like cutting grass and sagebrush may only take a weekend or two with the right number of people, while sponsorship of racing and education programs require more involvement. The most important need is for individuals who will just get the word out. “Tell your friends and family,” said Mrs. Schiermeier. “And if you have connections to your local school district or other organizations, tell them what a great place this is.” If you have questions, contact Lacey Heward at 208-7642526, or goto their web site - soldiermountain.com (see letter to the editor on page 8.....)
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Flight Behavior
by Barbara Kinsolver
This author has long been a favorite author of mine, her characters are real, yet not predictable and she weaves all sorts of environmental issues into stories. This story, set in Kentucky on a sheep farm, takes on climate change, ag economics and logging with some monarch butterfly magic thrown in. It also tells a coming of age story about a woman who comes age as a cougar, flight behavior referring to butterflies and wives who want to be single. It’s that old story, married at seventeen and divorced by thirty. Kingsolver lets her heroine, Delarobia, run amok using a cast of bible thumpers and “rural folk”as entertainment, and then, at the end of the book, turns her to the most average thing in America these days – a divorcee with little kids. I sure wish something fabulous would have happened – I just hate average. If you also love the un-average, don’t miss Kngsolver’s novel, “The Poisonwood Bible”. You’ll be booking your net vacation in Africa.
CSI Ski Swap
The 44th annual CSI Ski Swap will kick off what organizers hope will be a great upcoming ski season in southern Idaho. Students in CSI’s Business Club will oversee the sale of new and used winter gear from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 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, Pomerelle, Soldier Mountain, and Magic Mountain ski resorts will be at
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“Thanks From Soldier Mountain” I’d like to thank all of you who attended Soldier Mountain Ski Area’s public meeting on Wednesday evening. If anyone has any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call us at 764-2526 or if you’d like to volunteer. We are still looking to fill 2 additional board member seats and get an advisory board in place. Thank you also for all the great questions that were asked and offers of assistance. Your interest and support are so very much appreciated. A question was raised about our non-profit status and I would like to clarify what I briefly explained at the meeting. In May of 2012 when SMSA, Inc. was first envisioned, there was an amazing Board of Directors established who worked diligently on getting Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and our Idaho Non-Profit Corporation status in place. They also completed the 20+ page application for IRS 501©3 status and sent it off for hopeful approval. SMSA, Inc. then put...
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its hat in the ring for consideration by Valley Entertainment Group as a possible recipient of Mr. Bruce Willis’ generation donation of the ski hill. After many hours of meetings and negotiations with the VEG’s representatives by the original board members, the keys were graciously handed over in early August 2012. Throughout the fall of 2012 and beginning of 2013 we “waited” for word on our 501©3 status. After checking on their website we found out that it can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months for applications to even begin the “review” process. The website informed us in April 2013 that applications made in May/June of 2012 were finally beginning to be processed. In July, when the original board members’ terms were completed and the new board was elected, it was our first item of business to find out where and when our 501©3 status stood. In August, board members Kristi Schiermeier and Nancy Hallowell attended the Capital for a Day gathering at the Camas Senior Center where we met a representative from Senator Jim Risch’s office who gave us a name and number to call to see about expediting our application. Kristi made the call. Three weeks later we received a callback. We were made aware that they wanted a bit more information. They wanted to know how our 1st year of operations went, who we served and why we thought we should be considered as a 501©3, they gave us 10 days to gather this information and submit it to their offices. It was sent off the week before the Government Shutdown. Needless to say, we “waited”. Not hearing anything from them shortly after the furlough was lifted; Kristi called again. Once again they wanted just a bit more information, it was sent off the end of October. In hopes of good news to share with the community at the public meeting, Kristi called again. On Wednesday morning we were informed that our application was headed down the pipeline, we had been “Recommended for Approval”. Hip Hip Hurray! Finally! Now, as you all know when the government is involved, “waiting” just seems to be part of the equation. And that is exactly what we are doing, “waiting”. We have found that applying for 501©3 status is a daunting and arduous task and that patience is a virtue. Being an Idaho non-profit corporation gives us some benefits, being an IRS 501©3 will offer us many. We will be eligible for more grant monies, we will be able to conduct capital campaign fund raising efforts, offering those who contribute a tax writeoff of that contribution on their income tax returns and we will be tax-exempt. All of these benefits will be retroactive to the date of our original application in May of 2012. These monies will be put directly back into the mountain and directly back into the community, monies that will allow us to offer more programs and facilities to the youth & families of our local communities and monies for our “dreams”. I would also like to thank Mr. Rast for the use of the gymnasium, the projector and screen. Thank you Lacey Heward for a wonderful & very informative presentation and thanks Val Metzger for the yummy cookies. EVERYONE THINK SNOW!!! Nancy Hallowell SMSA Inc. Board Member
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Would you like to receive your copy of the Courier NEWS by e-mail? Go online to: couriernews.webs.com or Send us your e-mail address along with $10 and we’ll sign you up. Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 00095-ID Parcel No. RP003200000010A On 2/20/2014, at 2:00 PM (recognized local time), On the front steps to the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327, in the County of Camas, ELISA MAGNUSON, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of PITE DUNCAN LLP, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, 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: LOT 1 OF WEST SHORE ACRES SUBDIVISION, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 8 MILE WEST B MAGIC RESERVOIR, SHOSHONE, ID 83352, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by URTIMILIO GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN as Grantor, to JOAN H. ANDERSON, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR STONERIDGE CAPITAL INC. ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS as Beneficiary, dated 8/25/2003, recorded 9/4/2003, as Instrument No. 076410, official records of Camas County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4) (a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 5/1/2012 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $133,065.31, including interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale, and trustee’s fees and/or reasonable attorney’s fees as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing late charges, interest, unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee’s fees, attorney fees and any amounts advanced to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust described herein as provided under the Note, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. ELISA MAGNUSON, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of PITE DUNCAN LLP DATED: 10/16/13 Signature/By: Elisa Magnuson, Esq., A-FN4422702 10/30/2013, 11/06/2013, 11/13/2013, 11/20/2013
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF WATER RIGHT
TRANSFER NO. 78869 SV RANCH LLC, C/O GREGORY VIK, PO BOX 1607, BELLEVUE, WA 98009; has filed Application No. 78869 for changes to the following water rights within CAMAS County(s): Right No(s). 37-20557, 37-20558, 37-20559, 37-20561, 37-20562, 37-7028, 37-7393, 37-7408; to see a full description of these rights and the proposed transfer, please see www.idwr.idaho.gov/apps/ExtSearch/WRFiling.asp. The purpose of the transfer is to change a portion of the above rights as follows: Application proposes transferring five ground water rights and portions of three ground water rights, for a total of 1.87 cfs, from eight farms to a new 124 acre place of use (POU) and utilizing an existing well as the point of diversion (POD). Current POUs and PODs for the eight farms are located the following distances from the intersection of Hwy 20 and Soldier Rd in Fairfield: right 37-20561 (0.03 cfs), 5.6 miles east and 3.4 miles south; right 37-20559 (0.03 cfs), 5.9 miles east and 3.0 miles south; right 37-20562 (0.03 cfs), 6.2 miles east and 2.9 miles south; right 37-20557 (0.04 cfs), 9.8 miles east and 6.0 miles south; right 3720558 (0.03 cfs), 11.0 miles east and 6.4 miles south; right 37-7028 (0.15 cfs portion), 4.4 to 5.4 miles west and 2.0 to 3.2 miles south; right 377393 (0.57 cfs portion), 1.5 to 2.0 miles east and 0.0 to 0.9 miles south; and right 37-7408 (0.99 cfs portion), 2.0 to 3.0 miles east and 0.0 to 1.0 miles south. The proposed POU and POD are located approximately 5.5 to 6.0 miles west and 2.0 to 2.75 miles south of the intersection of Hwy 20 and Soldier Rd in Fairfield. For additional information concerning the property location, contact Southern Region office at (208) 736-3033. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Idaho Code Sec. 42-222. Any protest against the proposed change must be filed with the Department of Water Resources, Southern Region, 1341 Fillmore St, Suite 200, Twin Falls ID 83301 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before November 25, 2013. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant. GARY SPACKMAN, Director
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camas County Board of Commissions will hold a public hearing in the Camas County Courthouse Annex Commissioners Room on the 12h day of November, 2013 at 10:30 am or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The purpose of this hearing is for the public as well as the Board of Commissioners to hear the request of Todd & Jeannie Tupper & Elwyn & Rita Ann Tupper to amend Lot 18 of the plat of Mountain View Acres Subdivision to 2 lots named lot 18A & 18B. The property is approximately 10.3 acres, zoned AT, with the minimum lot size of 1.99 acres. This is a parcel of land is located approximately ½ mile east and 2 miles north of the intersection of U.S. 20 and Soldier Rd., Fairfield, Id., on the south side of 200 N and is more particularly described as follows: Lot 18 of Mountain View Acres Subdivision, as the same appears on the official plat on file in the office of the Recorder of Camas County, ID. Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until November 5. 2013. Please mail written comments to Administrator, Planning and Zoning, P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, ID 83327. Testimony at the hearing may be limited to five minutes. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator at 764-2046 three days in advance of the hearings.
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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S knowledge of a more particular GIS WHOLESALE CORPORASALE T.S. No. 1354762-1 Par- description of the above refer- TION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND cel No. RPF0050030001AA On enced real property, but for pur- ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 2/12/2014, at 2:00 PM (recog- poses of compliance with Idaho 11/1/2006, recorded 11/8/2006, nized local time), On the front Code Section 60-113, the Trust- as Instrument No. 80182, offisteps to the Camas County ee has been informed that the cial records of Camas County, Courthouse, 501 Soldier Rd, address of: 419 2ND STREET Idaho. Please note: The above Fairfield, ID 83327, in the Coun- WEST, (AKA 419 WEST 2ND named Grantors are named to ty of Camas, ELISA MAGNU- STREET), FAIRFIELD, ID comply with Idaho Code SecSON, ESQ., as trustee, will sell 83327, is commonly associated tion 45-1506(4)(a); no represenat public auction, to the highest with said real property. Said sale tation is made that they are, or bidder, for cash, in lawful money will be made without covenant are not, presently responsible for of the United States, all payable or warranty, express or implied, the obligation. The default for at the time of sale, the following regarding title, possession or en- which this sale is to be made is described real property, situated cumbrances to satisfy the obli- the failure to make monthly payin the County of Camas, State of gation secured by and pursuant ments when due from 10/1/2011 Idaho, and described as follows, to the power of sale conferred and all subsequent monthly payto wit: LOT 1 AND E 20’ LOT in the Deed of Trust executed ments thereafter, including in2 BLOCK 30 OF THE CITY by DON W CAIN. JR., A SIN- stallments of principal, interest, OF FAIRFIELD, ACCORD- GLE MAN as Grantor, to FIRST impounds, advances, plus any ING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT AMERICAN TITLE as Trustee, charges lawfully due under the THEREOF ON FILE IN THE for the benefit and security of note secured by the aforemenOFFICE OF THE COUNTY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC tioned Deed of Trust, Deed of RECORDER, CAMAS COUN- REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Trust and as allowed under IdaTY, IDAHO. The Trustee has no INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AE- ho Law. The sum owing on the
Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $121,420.45, including interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale, and trustee’s fees and/ or reasonable attorney’s fees as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing late charges, interest, unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee’s fees, attorney fees and any amounts advanced to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust described herein as provided under the Note, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. ELISA MAGNUSON, ESQ. DATED: 10/7/13 Signature/By: Elisa Magnuson A-4420731 published on 10/23, 10/30, 11/06 & 11/13, 2013
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Loan No.: 0135345122 T.S. No.: 13-00379-5A On February 21, 2014 02:00 PM, On the front steps to the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield in the County of Camas, State of Idaho, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, on behalf of HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2004-2 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-2, the current Beneficiary, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, in lawful money of the United States, 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: NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 10, ALL LOTS 11, 12 AND 13 OF WEST SHORE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 61359, RECORDS OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the
dated April 12, 2004 are: Failed to pay the monthly payments of $760.45 due from February 1, 2013, together with all subsequent payments; together with late charges due; The principal balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is $132,824.16, plus accrued interest at the rate of 4.00000% per annum from January 1, 2013. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing late charges, and interest, unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, and any amounts advanced to protect the security associated with this foreclosure and that the beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Dated: October 9, 2013 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee 11000 Olson Drive Ste 101, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916-636-0114 Megan Curtis, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION please call 714-730-2727 A-4423840
above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 8 MILE WEST MAGIC ROAD, WEST MAGIC, ID, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrance to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by REBECCA R. NELSON AND MICHAEL R. NELSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as original grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE COMPANY OF ADA COUNTY, as original trustee, for the benefit and security of WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC., as original beneficiary, dated as of April 12, 2004, and recorded April 15, 2004, as Instrument No. 077029 Book 33 Page 658 in the Official Records of the Office of the Recorder of Camas County, Idaho. Please Note: The above grantor(s) are named to comply with section 45-1506(4) (A), Idaho Code, No representation
is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation set forth herein. The current beneficiary is: HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Wells Fargo Home Equity Asset-Backed Securities 2004-2 Trust, Home Equity Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-2, (the “Beneficiary”). Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in the Idaho Financial Code and authorized to do business in Idaho, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. The default(s) for which this sale is to be made under Deed of Trust and Note
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