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Lincoln Chamber Welcomes New Business
The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on November 8th in Richfield to welcome a new member and recently opened business. “Off The Gird” owner, Rebecca Wood, was presented a Chamber certificate by Vice President
Vernon Johnson and the their surroundings in the ribbon cutting was held unique old brick building. with members from the She specialize in antique, Chamber and community handcrafted, Idaho artists, members. Off The Grid vintage, one of a kind, and is a vintage, antique and western living décor. Some Idaho handcrafted busi- of the things you might ness located in the historic find on any given day, are Paulson Motors build- antique tack, barn wood ing. Wood said that the creations, antique trunks antiques fit right in with and tables, carnival glass and more. Off The Grid is also dedicated to promoting local artists and has an artist of the week, each week, who is advertised and promoted. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Off The Grid also has a separate room that has gently used furniture, appliances, household, tools and misc. Stop by and visit Rebecca Left To Right – Robert Newey, Ann Parker, at 143 South Main Street Mike Piper, April Wood, Betty Piper, Rebecca Wood, in Richfield, or find Off Hannah Walker, Vernon Johnson, Rusty Parker The Grid on Facebook.
ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER
The United Methodist Church of Gooding (805 Main Street) will host its Annual Turkey Dinner this Thursday,
November 20th, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00 per Adult $5.00 per Child under 12 years
Everyone is welcomed to join in this time of fellowship with friends and neighbors and enjoy great food.
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Tree Permits On Sale The Holidays are fast approaching and permits for cutting Holiday trees for personal or family use on the Sawtooth National Forest will be available beginning this Friday, November 21, 2014. The cost of this year’s permit is $5 which will enable a family to choose and cut a tree up to ten feet in height. If you want a tree that is eleven to twenty feet high, the cost is $10 (limit of one tree per family or organization). Permits will be available at the following locations throughout the Sawtooth National Forest and surrounding areas: Fairfield Ranger Station Camas Creek Country Store Rock Creek General Store Hansen Quick Stop & Go Ketchum Ranger Station Sawtooth NRA Office LL Green Hardware- Hailey Stanley Ranger Station 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 continued on page 7.....
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Warm up your Toes - Gooding Gobbler:
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Beulah Baldwin is turning 90-years-old on December 1st To celebrate, she would like friends and family to write down their favorite memory and send it to her at Rt. 2, Box 1010 - Fairfield, ID 83327
On November 27 at 8 am, the Gooding Volunteer Group is hosting a fun run to raise funds for our parks and playgrounds. $20 (12+) $10 (5-12) under 5 FREE. Muffins, beverages, and Chobani yogurt for all participants. Cash prizes too! Register online at Active.com, at the Wild The annual Camas Library Christmas Basket that will be raffled off is now on display at the library where you Mane, or on the day of the race. can buy tickets for the drawing to be held on December 16th. This year’s basket is better than ever; the title of it Wendell Library Fundraiser is Raffle Treasure Chest: Family Fun. And in fact, it actu Wendell Library is having a bake sale at Simerly’s this ally is a treasure chest full of fun things to do and goodies Saturday. November 22nd, from 10 am to 3 pm. They will to eat and drink. also be selling raffle tickets to win a 32” flat screen tele The following is a list of some of the things in the treavision. Raffle tickets are a dollar a ticket, or 3 tickets for sure chest: games such as Rummikub, Clue, Jenga, and $2.50 and 6 tickets for $5.00 (drawing will be held on Tic Tac Toe, jigsaw puzzles, a 2015 Farmer’s Almanac, December 22, 2014 - need not be present to win). white chunk macadamia nut cookies, triple ginger cook On January 1st, Wendell Library is starting a Adult ies, gourmet hot cocoa mix, an oven mitt and spatula, ketReading Club. The first book we are reading will be “The tle corn, Santa napkins, and much more. Best of Me”, by Nicholas Sparks. If you are interested , Tickets are $1.00 a piece or six for $5.00. They can Please sign up at the Wendell Library 536-6195. be purchased at the library or various businesses around town. The basket will be on display at the school when Gooding Chamber of Commerce! basketball games are here and tickets can be purchased The Gooding Chamber Chamber Board member elec- there. All proceeds from the drawing go to the library to tions will take place this Thursday, November 20 at their help purchase needed things. general meeting. Meeting will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Zeppe’s Pizza & Subs. Blue Fire Wilderness will Holiday Crafts & Gooding Kick-off be this months speaker. The Annual Holiday Craft Show in Gooding will be held on December 5th (10-6) and December 6th (10-4) at the Camas Chamber Meeting: Gooding High School. Proceeds will go toward the ComThe November chamber meeting will be held this Thurs- munity Food Bank & Resource Center (Helping Hearts day - November 20th, at 7pm at the Iron Mountain Inn. and Hands). Booth spaces are $40 for both days or $30 for They will be discussing the upcoming Tree Lighting/ one day. Contact Judy Erdman, 934-9475, for additional information. THE CAMAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Saturday, December 13, is the Gooding Chamber’s and THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD Annual Holiday Kick-off. Main Street will be closed for Present the Annual this family event which will include horse-drawn wagon rides, a chili & potato bar, face-painting, Santa Claus, and CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING new this year - Chamber Bucks. Pay $3.75 for a Chamand CHILI / SOUP CONTEST ber Buck, then spend it as $5.00 at participating Chamber Member merchants between December 12 - December DECEMBER 5, 2014 19. Participating merchants include Cook’s Foodtown, King’s Discount Store, Steve’s Quick Service and ValDowntown Fairfield will be warm and toasty ley Country Store (some limitations may apply). Chamber with Great Tasting Chili and Soup’s Bucks will go on sale December 5 at the Craft Show and Festivities start at 6:00 pm will be available for purchase through December 13. Special Guest - Santa Clause will arrive at 7:00 pm ATTENTION MERCHANTS: A complete list of participating merchants will be printed on the back of the ChamPRIZES FOR BEST CHILI AND SOUP CATEGORY ber Buck. If you wish to participate, contact the Chamber If you have questions, please call 208-539-9239 before November 22, or leave a message at 358-3038.
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Holiday Bazaar & Luncheon at Gracehill Apartments November 22nd ~ 9:30 am to 3 pm
(across from the Catholic Church on California Street) Tenants will have craft items and baked goods for sale. Lunch will include several soups to choose from along with dinner and cinnamon rolls from 11:30-1:30. Tenants are raising money for their own holiday expenses along with giving some of the proceeds back into the community. •••••••••••••••••••• This is also an opportunity to see Gracehill Apartments Offering housing for seniors and/or those who are Handicapped or disabled at any age; We are Sec. 8, HUD Housing.
The Lincoln County Chamber’s
Festival of Trees
This year the Lincoln County Chamber is teaming up with the Lost N Lava organization to bring the Lincoln County Festival of Trees to Shoshone. On December 13th, at the Lincoln County Community Center in Shoshone, come enjoy a great evening full of great food and entertainment from the community. Festival of Trees began three years ago to raise money to go towards the Lincoln County Chamber Scholarship fund which goes to one student from each Lincoln County Schools. Community Members, Businesses and Organizations decorate trees to help raise funds each year. The chamber is seeking donations from community members, businesses, and organizations. To participate, donate a tree or gift basket for sale or auction for the event. Please contact the Chamber at (208) 886-9811 or visit their website at www.lincolncountychamber.org
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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Fredericksen’s Mercantile Opening this Friday in Gooding at 310 Main Street (the old Idaho Youth Ranch building)
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Teen Ambassador Leadership Kit (T.A.L.K.)
The Teen Ambassador Leadership Kit (TALK) is an annual weekend retreat held each March at the historic Campus Grove in Albion, Idaho. It is designed for teens interested in promoting and marketing 4-H in their communities. TALK organizers feel teens benefit directly from an inten-sive weekend retreat with communication as a focus. TALK produces a network of educated and excited 4-H teens who are available to help with 4-H promotion and marketing. TALK participants arrive on Friday evening for registration and team building activities. Saturday’s activities include workshops and projects, and on Sunday morning each work-shop group shares their completed projects and what they learned. Teens are designated “County 4-H Ambassadors” and certifi-cates of completion, professional business cards, and polo shirts are presented on Sunday. TALK teen participants return home to share what they learned with their local county 4-H staff and help promote and market 4-H in their communities. This year’s TALK Con-ference will be held March 2022, 2015 and is open to youth 13-18 years old. Registration will open on December 1 and will be done through 4-H Online. The Conference is limited to the first 48 partici-pants, so get your registration in early! The cost is $60, but if you register by February 25, you will receive a $10 dis-count. Leader’s Council has scholarships available, so make sure you fill out an application!
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obit ua ry Deana Louise Roberts Yost
Deana Louise Roberts Yost, 63, of Hagerman, Idaho, passed away at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, from complications of pneumonia and diabetes. Deana was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, on May 28, 1951, the daughter of Thomas James Roberts Jr. and Irene Roberts. She graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1969, lived in Jerome, and married Garin Yost of Hagerman in 1990. Deana worked in sales at automotive parts stores for many years. She also sold advertising for various companies. Later she ran the sound systems for bands that Garin played in. Deana enjoyed the outdoors and liked hunting and fishing. She loved NASCAR racing, could diagnose car problems, and raced dirt-track cars for a short time at Magic Valley Speedway. She also was a watercolor and oil painting artist. Deana was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Garin; her mother, Irene Roberts Easton and husband, Kenneth Easton; two sisters, Donna Gelling of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Debbi Roberts of Twin Falls; and sisters-in-law, Julia Yost-Slane and Terrell (Yost) Williams and husband, Greg. Deana will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A life celebration for Deana will be held from 6-8 p.m. The Livestock Skill-a-thon contest aims to provide Friday, Nov. 21, at the Wilson Club on State Street in young people with the opportunity to blend knowledge Hagerman. and skills acquired in livestock judging, demonstrations, care, and exhibition of animals into one activity. It provides teens who have no opportunity for livestock ownership the chance to learn about the importance of livestock Larry D. Falconburg, 72, a resident of Shoshone, passed and their products to the environment, expanding their away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. No public services are planned. knowledge and participation. In addition, it is an oppor-tunity to recognize members Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demafor their total involvement in and comprehension in the ray Funeral Services. livestock industry, instilling ethical values, good sportsJudy Ann Johnson, 40, a resident of Gooding, passed manship and evaluation skills. away Friday, November 14, 2014 at North Canyon Medi The 2015 contest will be held January 17, at the Jerome cal Center in Gooding. Arrangements are pending. Fairgrounds. Registration information will be available in December. Be on the lookout for more information and let Pauline Laura Davis, 86, a resident of Pound, Wisconsin, me know if you want to participate so we can get you on formerly of Hagerman, passed away Thursday, November a team! Make sure to attend the District Skill-a-Thon on 13, 2014 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Arrangements are pending. December 6 for some practice!
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obituaries
Gudrun B. Johnson
Gudrun B. Johnson passed from this mortal life into the arms of her one true love, her husband, Dick, on the evening of November 10, 2014 in Draper, Utah. Gudrun was born on March 9, 1934 in Jerome, Idaho to Hyrum Lynn and Maibelle Ruth Jensen. She grew up in the Hagerman/Tuttle area where she was the oldest of 4 daughters. They had many an adventure on the farm and canyon rim. She learned to work hard and be productive and how to make do or do without. She graduated from Hagerman High School in 1952. Following graduation she moved to Twin Falls to attend Business School. She worked for several years at Krengel’s Hardware Store in Twin Falls, Idaho as their main book keeper. It was while working at Krengel’s that she met the love of her life, Richard Johnson. They were married on April 29, 1961 in Jerome, Idaho. Out of this union came 4 children. They made homes in Twin Falls and Jerome. In 1971, they traveled as a family to the Idaho Falls Temple to be sealed for eternity. Gudrun was a talented seamstress, master crocheter and gardener. She canned and preserved many things and could stretch a dollar better than anyone we know. She loved getting ready for Christmas and spent the entire year shopping to make sure there were lots of presents under the tree. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She always found her greatest joy in serving others. She was quick observe and then serve. Gudrun is survived by three children: Martha (David), Todd (Crystal), and Melinda (Doug), eight grandchildren: Jordan (Corina), Devan, Landan, Austan , Kayla (Sean), Katie, Boden, and Taesh, 1 great granddaughter, Reagan. She is also survived by two sisters: Janet (Roy) and Emma Lou, many nieces and nephews, and her trusted canine companion, Okie. She was preceded in death by her sweetheart, Richard, one son, her parents, and a sister. The family wishes to thank those that helped care for Gudrun in failing health, particularly America, Teresa, and Sonja at the Wentworth, and Marissa and Isabell of Kindred at Home Hospice. Services were held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the Jerome LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. Interment followed at the Jerome Cemetery.
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Vernon Ralph Nelson
Vernon Ralph Nelson, 95, a resident of Gooding, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at Ashley Manor in Twin Falls. Vernon was born March 16, 1919, in Owatonna, Minnesota to Albert and Elsie Nelson. He was raised and educated in Minnesota and South Dakota and California. He married Lillian Barkl on February 15, 1940, in Yankton, South Dakota. Vernon served in the United States Army during World War II, and worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a Brakeman, and loved spending time with his family, and especially fishing. Vernon is survived by his wife, Lillian Nelson, of Gooding, Idaho; 3 sons, Jesse (Rikki) Nelson, of Redding, California, Kevin Nelson, of Roseburg, Oregon, and Gary Nelson, of Alturas, California; 3 daughters, Jacqui (Robert) Maus, of Gooding, Idaho, Linda Nelson (Bruce McGhee), of Gooding, Idaho, and Joanie Dean, of Chico, California. Vernon is also survived by numerous Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 son John Nelson, and 2 daughters, Janet Nelson and Lisa Nelson. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel (737 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho). Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Tee Hurd
This is my “Cup of Cold Tee.” Looks like I’m finishing where I normally start. Am I mixed up or am I forgetting where I am? Did I forget a procedure to get me to start at the bottom? A few nights ago I was in my boss’s shop sacking potatoes. I had bought a tractor type trailer load of loose potatoes and with the cold, the whole unit - truck and trailer - was parked in the shop. Inside I was sacking the potatoes a few at a time. Upon putting in a day, I was prepared to go home. Being inside the shop I had taken off my stocking hat and bandana. When I got to my car I thought maybe I should start it to warm up the inside a little. I threw my gloves, stocking hat, bandana, and coat, in the car. Then I went back into the shop to get my phone charger. When I came out my car was running, trying to warm itself, and I started to open the door. It would not open. The ice had not froze the door latch, but the car decided to lock me out. Needless to say, its little action made me a little frustrated. I rummaged through the shop and found a few large screwdrivers. My thought and worry was, “would the cold window break as I tried to open it?” After a while of working in the dark, I got the door open. Putting my warm gear in the car may have been a little early. Me forgetting to leave a window cracked so I could get in may have been the procedure I forgot to do. I’m not used to locking my vehicles and for them to do it themselves while they are running, is still beyond my control. How often does your car lock itself while you are sitting next to a locksmith or next to your spare keys? Idaho is one of the few states where people leave their cars running while stopping for coffee, groceries, or ammunition. We also have extremes in temperature from rain, to sun, to fog, to snow, to wind, to others. I don’ts see many of us changing our current habits because we have already conformed to the weather conditions. Most of us are prepared for weather changes and conditions. As our supplies are used we should constantly check our inventory of preparations. Winter is not just a good time to replenish, it’s a necessity. As you readers know, I passed the store where I could have had a key made telling myself I would stop later. My later became now as my semi-electronic car reminded me. I have since made another door key to keep me rolling (instead of stalled). Take a moment to check the inventory of supplies in your vehicle, and maybe make sure your spare key is in existence or still where you left it.
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Another New/Old Restaurant
On November 28th, the restaurant formerly known as Casey’s Depot, just off Highway 20 in Fairfield, will reopen under a new name. They will be serving breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday thru Monday. The editor has been told that there will be good food and good service. Come on out and support a local business. --------------------------------
Chamber Employee of the Quarter
The Camas Chamber is proud to announce that the 2nd quarter award has been given to Beth Harrington. Chris Bradley at Soldier Creek Brewing Company said, “Beth is an exceptional worker. Her hard work, punctionality, and integrity of dealing with the ups and downs of costomer service, is rare treasure. She always has a smile on her face.” Congratulations and keep up the good work.
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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. Dine-In or Take-Out
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Wendell Senior & Community Center
Volunteers are working hard to bring a Community/Senior Center to the City of Wendell. One possibility faded away because of the cost involved. But, another opportunity quickly took its place. The current plan is to purchase and renovate the the building recently vacated by Parkes Mortuary located just north of city hall. Grant money is available if enough matching funds can be raised. If you would like to donate to this project, please contact Lavern Silva at 536-6141
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and pinyon pine. There are a few areas that are off limits for cutting Holiday trees. These include campgrounds, administrative sites, ski areas, summer home sites and organization camps. In some places it may be necessary to cross-country ski or use a snow machine to access cutting areas. Maps and rules for cutting trees will be provided when you purchase a permit. Karl Fuelling, Forester, Sawtooth National Forest, advises people to be well prepared when going into the forest to cut their tree. “Weather and road conditions can change quite rapidly at this time of the year. We encourage people to take extra food and clothing and let someone know where you plan to go and when you plan to return.”
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Letters to the Editor
Wendell School District has asked the citizens of Wendell three times now for money for bonds. Three times now the citizens of Wendell have turned them down. It makes you wonder why have they turned it down? Do the repairs need to the school and gym need to be done? Yes, they do. So, why aren’t they getting done? That is the best question that we can be asking ourselves right now. What can they do to help the school get the money that it needs? I think if the school board would try asking the citizens of Wendell what they would approve, instead of going after an unheard of amount of money, they might have a chance at getting it. When the gym at the middle school flooded, the citizens of our town came together and got them the money that they needed to do the repairs. The elementary school does fund raisers every year as well. Why can the high school kids not do something to help raise the money needed? The biggest thing that is being asked for is money to do repairs to the gym. Why can the kids that are playing sports not try to raise some of the money that is needed? I understand that the high school students have a lot on their plates as high school kids, however, I know from personal experience how great it can feel to help raise money for your school or your community. There is no reason that the classes from the high school couldn’t come up with a plan to help raise money. Our community would help if they were asked. Without being asked for an outrageous amount of money. We have a Wendell school board meeting coming up next week. Why not ask the citizens to show up at the meeting and give their ideas on what we might be willing to pay and what the students could be responsible for raising funds to help pay for. The main things that have been asked for is funds to fix the gym roof and heating and air as well as the parking lot. Why can’t the sports teams all do some fund raisers to help raise the money to repair their gym? The citizens of Wendell shouldn’t be held responsible to pay for all of the repairs that are needed through bonds. Our city can’t even ask for a bond to help do anything, like build the new senior citizen center, new library or new park because the school has us bonded to the max. They keep telling us that the school is broke and can’t afford to make any repairs, yet our superintendent and our principals all got raises, how does that work? Shouldn’t that money have went to repair our “broken down schools” instead of going line their pockets?
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I would like to encourage the citizens of Wendell to contact the school board member in your zone and voice your opinion on what you think should or could be done to help the school. Zone 1 Darlene Neal 539-9287 tdkneal@msn.com Zone 2 Gay Peterson 536-2597 peterseng@q.com Zone 3 Doyle Hope 536-2972 drhope84@gmail.com Zone 4 Cole Prestwich 280-2568 cole@agltrucking.com Zone 5 Dan Hansen 536-1655 dan.colorquest@hotmail.com A map showing the school district zones can be seen at the district website under the Board of Trustees button. Let’s give these people a call and give them our ideas on how to raise the funds that are needed for our schools. ~~~~~ We the Cub Scout Pack 143 and community food bank would like to thank this wonderful community for supporting the local Scouting for Food drive this year. We know that the food we put in to our community food bank will be there to help those in need. I would also like to thank our Cub Scout s and their parents for their help in delivering and picking up bags. Our participating Cub Scouts were : Gabriel Finder, Emmett Palan, Nathaniel Pine, Colton Staley, Logan Perrapato, and Levi Ashmead. Leaders and parents were Becky Staley, Jasmine Torwan, Leslie Pine, and Chanda Ashmead. Thank you, Becky Staley ~~~~~
Hey FOLKS! #16, Nov 14 Do you enjoy your “water/sewer” raise in cost to $61.00, by your city council? They can’t keep track of YOUR MONEY/PAYMENTS, but they sure can CHARGE YOU MORE!! According to the City Accountants, we are $47,000.00 in “non payments”, for the last 9 years. Also according to Mayor Marolf, nearly half of that has been recovered (his words, no documents). Folks, let’s take a step back in history. Three of the “city council crew” are still holding office, for a period exceeding 9 years and YOU are paying them monthly! Many years ago a big issue was created by former Mayor David Hanks, when he was in office, to build a new sewer system in Fairfield. He pushed the issue and 3 Million +-, dollars was spent for sewer lines in Fairfield, a village of 300 +- houses ($10,000.00 per house). It is possible that you have the most expensive “poop chutes” in the country! OOPS, I almost forgot, former Mayor David Hanks sells SEWER LINE!! All of the city council members voted to approve the expenditure. Once the deal was done and installed, the mayor got his money and mayor David Hanks resigned as Mayor and left town. Imagine that!! Now, with the city council, representing YOU the consumer/ property owner and protecting your community what happened? Mayor Scott Marolf’s wife works for former Mayor David Hanks... Councilman Matt Croner’s, (former mayor who resigned in shame) wife Janet, (recently defeated, TWICE, for County Commissioner) previously was hired as the city manager/treasurer
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to account for all income and receipts for our city by David Hanks. When she was elected as a county commissioner, she also retained the job as city treasurer. A conflict of interest here? If not illegal, it is certainly unethical. NOTE: Janet Croner, was the city treasurer during much of this 9 year span of neglect. Councilman Terry Lee, voted for it, could it be... Could the votes of these HONORABLE people have been bought?? Now we have a “fountain of youth” on our city council, personally I would prefer a “fountain of SMART/HONESTY”! Suffice it to say, there are three people that were involved in this mess and are still REPRESENTING YOU THE VOTER/CONSUMER. Would it not be appropriate for ALL MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, to SUSPEND THEIR “PAY” UNTIL THIS IS RESOLVED, and this amount be placed to offset water and sewer losses. The new members, if they knew their job, should have DEMANDED an immediate accounting , and the results made PUBLIC prior to taking office. By not doing so, they incur the same responsibility as the aforementioned and they APPROVED THE INCREASE! However they are too ARROGANT FOR THAT. The council, has for many years hidden away and published little, regarding the condition of our city. They slurp up YOUR MONEY every month and seeing nothing/doing nothing/saying nothing! It is a simple matter to publish the “non payer” deadbeats, who owe our city monies. They can put a tax lien on the property and pursue them in small claims court. If they have a CPA, that is certified in governmental accounting to audit the books. They get an accounting every year and have hidden this report from YOU THE PROPERTY OWNER/CONSUMER. These people are in a position of trust, or were??????????? Suffice it to say, the only time a politician lies to you, is when they open their mouths... right here in FAIRFIELD IDAHO!!!! My humble thoughts W.W. Knox II U.S. ARMY Retired Fairfield Resident
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. 20 or from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. 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.
November 19, 2014
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 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
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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.
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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE. Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Matthew W. Renner and Cheryl A. Renner, Grantor(s), to Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation, trustee, in favor of Green Tree Financial Servicing Corporation, as beneficiary, recorded 10/01/1997, in the Records of Lincoln County, Idaho as Instrument No. 162889, which was subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank, NA. as trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1997-8 under Instrument No. 0000195381, and Glogowski Law Firm, PLLC being the successor trustee, covering the following described real property situated in the above-mentioned county and state, to wit: APN: RP04S19E140006A; Township 4 South, Range 19 East of the Boise Meridian, Lincoln County, Idaho Section 14: A parcel of land located in the NE¼NE¼ of said Section, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northeast corner of said Section 14 and being THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 00°00’00” West along the East boundary of the NE¼ of Section 14 for a distance of 427.00 feet; THENCE North 90°00’00” West for a distance of 576.37 feet; THENCE North 02°50’24” West for a distance of 271.81 feet; THENCE North 34°39’22” East for a distance of 179.21 feet to a point on the North boundary of the NE¼ of Section 14; THENCE North 89°02’54” East along the North boundary of the NE¼ of Section 14 for a distance of 488.00 feet to THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO a 25.0 foot wide County road easement along the North and East boundaries of the before described parcel. SUBJECT TO an easement for the use and maintenance of the existing irrigation ditches located within the described parcel; Commonly known as 1245 East 1020 North, Richfield, ID 83349. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to section IRC 45-1505 (3): the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to make payments as follows: Delinquent Payments from Apr 2014 thru Sept 2014 at the rate of 7.0% and amount of $615.07 for a total of $3693.92; Late Charges of $40.00; Beneficiary Advances of $3500.00 (est.). TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $3733.92. *This amount is estimated and needs to be confirmed prior to the submission of a payment as regular monthly payments, advances and other charges continue to accrue during the pendency of this notice. Installment of principal and interest plus impounds and/or advances which became due on April, 2014 plus amounts that are due or may become due for the following: late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee fees, and any attorneys’ fees and court costs arising from or associated with beneficiaries effort to protect and preserve its security must be cured as a condition of reinstatement. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to wit: $69,294.24 with interest thereon at the rate of 7.0 % beginning on 11/05/1997, plus late charges, until paid; plus prior accrued late charges; plus advances of $3500.00, together with title expenses, costs, trustee’s fees and attorneys’ fee incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection of the above described real property and its interest therein. Whereof, notice is hereby given that Glogowski Law Firm, PLLC, the undersigned trustee will on 01/30/2015, at 11:00 am MT, at the following place: north entrance of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 111 W “B” St, Shoshone, ID 83352 sell at public auction to the highest bidder for
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF WATER RIGHT TRANSFER NO. 79430 SOUTH COVE VENTURES LLC, C/O GREGORY VIK, PO BOX 1607, BELLEVUE, WA 98009; has filed Application No. 79430 for changes to the following water rights within BLAINE, CAMAS County(s): Right No(s). 37-22771, 37-7393; 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 a 19.8 acre portion (0.25 cfs) of an irrigation ground water right from an existing farm located approximately 19.25 to 19.5 mi. east and 4.7 to 5.0 mi. south of Fairfield. Two existing wells will divert the 0.25 cfs which when combined with the existing right will allow for the diversion of 2.83 cfs and 822.9 AF for the irrigation of 274.3 acres on an existing farm located approximately 2.0 to 3.0 east of Fairfield on the south side of HWY 20. 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. 42222. Any protest against the proposed change must be filed with the Department 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 December 8, 2014. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant. GARY SPACKMAN, Director Published in Idaho Mountain Express & Camas Courier on November 19th & 26th, 2014 cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in IRC 45-1506 has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATED: September 25, 2014. By /s/Katrina E. Glogowski of Glogowski Law Firm, PLLC, 506 2nd Ave Ste 2600, Seattle, WA 98104. (206) 903-9966
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Live Christmas Tree Sale
The Camas Conservation District is selling potted Christmas trees again this year.
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►To Give Away: 5 healthy Adorable Kittens. 4 males, 1 female. All are boxed trained and good mousers. Please call 320-1363 (fairfield)
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!”
November 19, 2014
For Sale Services
►Honda Snowblower for sale. 24” on tracks. Electric start. Call 934-4565.
►Looking for scrap metal. Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484.
►Firewood for Sale: $220 a cord. Call 764-2357.
►Health Insurance questions? Agent issues? Paying to much? Serving seniors, individuals, families, and businesses. Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing and supplements. Set your appointment now. Desiree’ DeGiorgio 208340-0544 desireeshealthcare@ hotmail.com
►Two Recliners (one leather, one cloth) and Two Coffee tables (one large, one small). $100 takes all. Call 539-5292.
►I’m a mobile mechanic with over 20 years experience. I will come to your location, and the customer is responsible for purchasing all parts prior to the work being done. I have reasonable rates and will consider all trades for labor. Diagnosis is free or at low cost depending on your location. If interested, call out text Robert at 208-481-0893. Thanks. There is a $20 fuel charge for anything outside of Richfield. ►Custom wood spliting. $35 per hour on weekends. Call 358-1103. ►Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 934-5288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available. ► Hollenbeck Construction. New construction & remodels. Specializing in finish excellence with great value. Licenced & Bonded. Call 481-0320. ►PATCH, MEND, SEW. I Replace Broken Zippers of all kinds. Patch Levis, coveralls,etc.Hem Levis, pants, dresses, sheets, etc. Have “NEW” drop in Gooding, must call for information. Call Kathy in Hagerman 837-6267.
►Firewood for Sale: Mix-species, full length logs delivered by truck, approx 15 cord. Also, rough-sawn lumber, any size. Call 208-921-6493. ►For Sale: Handmade Fire starters for your campfire, or BBQ. $5 for 16 sticks. Call 208-212-5010.
For Rent ►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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