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December 4 Volume 37 ~ Number 49 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding

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Christmas Music Ringing Out All Over Starting this Thursday, December 5th, schools around our area will be performing their annual Christmas concerts.

In some parts of the country “Christmas Concerts” are becoming a thing of the past partly because of fallacious religious arguments, and partly because people have lost interest in simple entertainment. Too many of us would rather sit at home and watch Lady Gaga and the Muppets torture the holiday season.

There is no escaping the fact that Christmas is a religious holiday, but it has also had great historical impact on our nation and the world. Over the centuries, this holiday has brought out the best in people, been the birth of countless traditions, caused soldiers to pause in the middle of war, and inspired great musical compositions.

For our children, Christmas concerts are a unique experience where they have the opportunity to share what they are learning with the community. Certainly, putting on a event of any kind with children can have its unhappy moments, but the good memories will last a lifetime.

School Christmas Programs Camas: Dec. 5th, at 7:00 p.m.

Wendell: Dec. 5th, 11th & 18th, 7:00 p.m.

Gooding HS: Dec. 9th, 7:30 p.m.

Richfield: Dec. 16th, 7:00 p.m.

Shoshone: Dec. 17th, 7:00 p.m.

Bliss: Dec. 17th or 18th, 7:00 p.m. (TBA) Gooding Elementary: Dec. 17th, 7:00 p.m.

Dietrich: Dec. 18th, 7:00 p.m.

Hagerman: Dec. 18th, 7:00 p.m.

The Camas PTO is asking parents, friends and family, who like to bake or shop at their local bakery, to please help fill the milk & cookie table at the Christmas Concert. Milk will be provide, but more cookies, brownies, or cupcakes, are needed. Drop off at the back of the gym before the concert on November 5th.

The Annual Gooding Schools Band & Choir Christmas Concert to be held on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. is in need of parent volunteers to help make this a smooth event. Please call John Haeberle at Gooding High School to volunteer. Also, admission is free, but donations will be accepted!

This Friday and Saturday come out and enjoy the cold weather with friends and family as your community begins the Christmas celebrations.

Fairfield will hold their annual Tree Lighting on Friday (Dec. 6) starting with a Chili/Soup Contest at 5:30 p.m. A craft fair will be held at the Community Church. Lights go on at 7:00 p.m. and Santa will be arriving.

Also on Friday, a Craft Bazaar will be held at the American Legion Hall in Richfield. The bazzar will include arts & crafts, baked goods, jewelry, and continue through Saturday, December 7th.

The 3rd Annual Lost N Lava Community Christmas Potluck will be held at the Lincoln County Community Center starting at 6:30 p.m.

Entertainment will include David Anderson from Roy, Utah, and Bryan Dilworth. Come and enjoy a evening full of great music and poetry. A donation of $5.00 is suggested at the door.

The Lincoln County Festival of Trees is Saturday (Dec. 7) at the community center. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the auction will begin at 6 p.m. All moneys raised go to support the Chamber’s Scholarship fund.

The Gooding Holiday Craft Show will held this Friday & Saturday at the Gooding High School. See page 8 for more information.

IHSAA Awards With the finish of the fall sports season, the Idaho High School Athletics Association has announced a number of Academic Awards.

Dietrich High School was awarded the IHSAA 1A Div. II School of Excellence Award for 2012-2013. This award goes to the high school that displays the highest level of academics, athletics, and citizenship in their respective division state wide. Way to go Blue Devils!

The Wendell Boys Cross Country team was awarded the 2013 Fall Sports Academic State Championship for their division. This award given to teams that achieve the highest cumulative grade point average.

The team members (led by Mr. Dave Shepherd) are Chas Nebeker, Alex Nebeker, Jordan Chapman, Sam Henderson, Levi Merrill, Jorge Lopez, RJ Combs, Brian Penrod, and Blake Penrod. Their cumulative GPA was 3.878.

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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

Mass in Fairfield

Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Chapel Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m. Followed by a potluck.

Camas Christmas Food & Toy Drive

The Camas PTO is accepting non-perishable foods and/or new un-wrapped toys for their annual “Make Christmas Great” event. You can drop off your items at any of the following locations: Camas School, Sheriff’s Office, the Wrangler, the Camas Senior Center, or Camas Creek Country Store.

If you would like to nominate a family (including your own) please call Shannon Cuellar at 764-3716 (all names are kept confidential). Deadline to nominate is December 15th.

Richfield Craft Bazaar

On Friday, December 6th (10 to 6) and Saturday, December 7th (9 to 3) a Craft Bazaar will be held at the American Legion Hall, Earl Morrison Post #1 (Highway 26 & 2nd St.). Along with arts & crafts, baked goods, jewelry, and much more, lunch will be available. Shop local and have some great fun!

Fairfield Council Meeting Change

The first regular council meeting of December for the City of Fairfield has been changed to Monday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. Normal meeting dates are the second and third Thursday of each month.

Special Food Bank Distribution in Fairfield

Next Wednesday, December 11th, from 3 to 5 p.m. the Lighthouse Food Pantry (213 Ponderosa Ave. East) will have a special food distribution. Turkeys will be on hand as well as items to stock up your home pantry. Call 764-3322 for info.

Gateway Community Market December 13th & 14th

Friday 2 to 6 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lincoln County Community Center/Fairgrounds (201 South Beverly Street, Shoshone, Idaho)

All Vendors Types, Food, Holiday Items and More

Free Admission All Vendors welcome, Reasonable Space Rent For More Information, Call the Lincoln County Chamber 886-9811

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ITD Public Meeting In Wendell

The public is invited to attend an open house Thursday (Dec. 5) to discuss four roadway construction projects planned in the city of Wendell and in southern Gooding County beginning in late 2014 and lasting through 2015.

The open house will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Wendell Housing Association (105 West Avenue A in Wendell).

ITD will present information about three projects on Idaho 46 and the Wendell Highway District, with its representatives, will hold a public hearing regarding a reconstruction project on Bob Barton Road (3500 South).

The projects planned include: Junction I-84 to Wendell north city limit: The project involves reconstructing Idaho 46 (Idaho Street) through the city of Wendell, improving Americans with Disabilities Act pedestrian ramps, and overlaying the Idaho 46 Spur (W. Main St.).

Bob Barton Road/Bridge: The project will replace the Cedar Draw canal bridge and intersection at the junction of Idaho 46 and Bob Barton Road (1950 East and 3500 South).

Cedar Draw & W-9 Canal: The project will replace two aging structures over the W-9 Canal immediately south of Wendell and the Cedar Draw bridge on 3500 South near 1760 East.

The Bob Barton Road project will include information about its reconstruction from 1950 East to 2200 East Road. The federally funded project is administered by the Wendell Highway District and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council.

Testimony will be taken regarding the project, which will include a detour of through traffic during the work.

Staff from each agency will be on hand to discuss the work, answer questions and gather comments about each project and how each will impact traffic in the area.

New Veterinarian in Shoshone

The Shoshone Veterinary Hospital would like to introduce Dr. Merik Metos, who officially joined SVH on Monday, December 2, 2013.

Dr. Metos attended high school in Garden Valley, Idaho, and worked for a mixed animal practice before entering vet school.

She went on to graduate from Washington State University earlier this year with a Bachelors Degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

Her special interests in veterinary medicine include small animal dermatology, canine and bovine theriogenology, small animal cardiology, and exotic medicine. Dr. Metos has worked with wildlife while attending school in Washington.

Dr. Metos has practiced veterinary medicine in Oregon, Utah, and the Twin Falls area since graduating. She has recently volunteered for the non-profit organization Best Friends Animal Society in their feral cat program in Utah and Oregon - spaying and neutering 100 feral cats in two weeks.

In her free time, Dr. Metos enjoys spending time with her two rescue dogs and drag racing her 1993 corvette at the Emmett Speedway. Dr. Metos is now taking appointments. So... come in and welcome her to our great community.

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Celebrate a Pioneer Christmas

at the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

On Saturday, December 7, the Hagerman Fossil Beds N.M. will celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Come see the newly renovated Discovery Center and a “Pioneer Christmas.”

On November 18, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the legislation creating the national monument. The celebration on December 7 will be the first of 25 different activities to commemorate the paleontological, geological, and Oregon Trail projects since the park’s inception. Coming events include the February Hagerman Bird Festival, renovation of the Snake River Overlook, development of a new coloring book, an artist festival, and lectures. A complete list of the 25 activities will be available in January.

The hands-on Discovery Center now has a larger selection of animal skins, owl pellets, a reading corner, and additional fossil casts. Boys and girls can try on clothing similar to what kids wore when traveling the Oregon Trail.

Visitors can also play games that were popular along the Oregon Trail and throughout the country during the middle of the eighteenth century: buzz saw; ball and cup; jacks; marbles; Jacob’s ladder; and graces. Pioneer craft activities will also be available. And don’t forget a piece of anniversary cake.

For further information contact Carol Ash at 208-933-4125 or carol_ash@nps.gov. or contact the main park number at 208-933-4127.

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The basket is on display at the library where tickets may be purchased for one for $1.00 or Six for $5.00. Various businesses around town are also selling tickets. The raffle will take place on Tuesday, December 10th during half time of the boys’ basketball game at the Camas High School Gym. Please take time to support our library and stop by to take a look at this year’s fun basket. All proceeds will go to help the library with the purchase of needed items.

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Steven Keith Hansen

Louis Own Durfee

Steven Keith Hansen, 43, a resident of Wendell, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding.

Steve was born on November 9, 1970, in Preston, Idaho to Sam and Edith Hansen.

He was raised and educated in Preston, until he moved to Wendell in 1989, where he met the love of his life, his best friend, his forever, Amy Michelle Bay. They were married on October 17, 1992 in Wendell, Idaho at the home of her parents.

Steve and Amy fell in love at first sight and have been inseparable since. Steve had an infectious smile that could light up most people.

Amy called it “Steve’s Perma Grin!”

Becoming parents was the biggest dream they both had. After many attempts, and no luck at getting pregnant, they were finally blessed with the most amazing miracle; their son Larry Skott! The family was finally complete. But 2 short years later they got another huge surprise; another amazing miracle; Brady Keith was born! They could not have been happier, still so in love, and 2 wonderful children. Life was great!

Steve loved the outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, four-wheel, snowmobile, and he loved to tear things apart and put them back together, even if there were a few left over parts, as long as it worked, it was fixed!

Steve is survived by his wife, Amy Michelle Bay-Hansen; 1 son, Larry Skott Hansen; both of Wendell, Idaho; 4 brothers, Gary Hansen, of Preston, Idaho; Randy (Peggy) Hansen, of Eden, Idaho; David (Rachel) Hansen, of Wellington, Kansas; and Ramon Banks, of Iona, Idaho; 9 sisters, Janet Crandall, of Georgetown, Idaho; Sandy (Lonney) Smith, of Soda Springs, Idaho; Susan (Lyle) Goodsell, of Preston, Idaho; Renee (Mike) Hillyard, of Preston, Idaho; Denise (Todd) Turner, of Brant, Michigan; Kristine Hansen, of Edgeley, North Dakota; Penny (Jeff) Beus, of Payette, Idaho; Mindy (Mike) Starry, of Twin Falls, Idaho; and Sheri (Dan) Anderson, of Gooding, Idaho. Steve is also survived by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Larry and Linda Bay, of Wendell, Idaho; grandmother-in-law, Vena Gorrell, of Gooding, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews; many wonderful friends and extended family.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; 1 son, Brady Keith Hansen; 1 brother, Kurtis P. Hansen; several grandparents, nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. A celebration of life will follow at 3:00 pm at Living Waters Presbyterian Church in Wendell.

Memorial contributions in Steves’ name may be made to the Steve Hansen Memorial Fund, and may be made at any US Bank branch.

Amy, Skott and Brady were Steve’s world, as he was theirs. Steve struggled with a lot of pain due to his industrial accident. But with these issues, he still tried to be the best dad and husband he could be.

As long as he had his family, he lived the best he could. And now he rests in peace alongside his beautiful Brady; the one person he could not live without.

Louis Owen Durfee, 88, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully November 27, 2013 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding.

Louis was born on July 11, 1925 in Almo, Idaho, the son of Lorenzo and Anna Durfee. He was raised and educated in Almo. Louis married Barbara C. Poulton on November 24, 1947 in Salt lake City, Utah.

In 1950 he was hired to teach 8th grade at the Gooding Junior High School. After fourteen years of teaching he was hired as the school’s principal. Mr. Durfee was able to start his career in education in 1950 and retire in 1984, working in the same school and in the same building for a period of 34 years.

He was an active member of the the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints First Ward in Gooding. He served in many callings including counselor to several Bishops as well as teaching early morning seminary for fourteen years. He served three full-time missions for the church with his wife of sixty-six years, Barbara. Mr. Durfee was active in Scouting and served as the Lions Club Scout Master as well as various other scouting assignments in the L.D.S. Church.

He learned the carpentry trade from his father-in-law, and began building homes in the summer for summer work. Louis built five homes for his family and numerous other homes in the Gooding area.

He built each one of his children a home after their marriages.

His great love was sports of all types. He was an avid basketball player and enjoyed watching and supporting the local school teams. He coached for many years during the Junior High school year and then Little League in the summer. He received a special award and lifetime pass from the Idaho High School Athletic Association for his contributions.

Perhaps his greatest love was pheasant hunting, bird dogs and fishing the mountain streams above Fairfield. These were joys that he shared with his son, Britt and his son-in-law, Tony Labat and a friend from his college days, Chris Spilker.

One of Louis’s greatest joys was simply spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by: his wife, Barbara of Gooding; one son, Britt (Linda) of Cascade, Idaho; four daughters, Diana (Bob) of Yakima, Washington, Pam of Nampa, Idaho, Marianna of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Taunia (Tony) of Gooding, Idaho; one brother, Walter Leland (Kenna) of Rupert, Idaho; three sisters, Naomi (Wally) Reed of Bountiful, Utah, LaRae Taylor of American Fork, Utah and Bernus Waite of Gooding, Idaho; 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; five brothers and two sisters.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Gooding L.D.S. Church. A viewing and visitation will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.

We love you Steve, Rest In Peace My Love.

...but never Compromising the Truth.

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obit ua r ies Luella Mae Cenarrusa DeWitt

Luella Mae Cenarrusa DeWitt was born May 1, 1936 in Richfield, Idaho in a mid-wife’s house; died Sunday November 24, 2013 at her home in Wendell, Idaho.

Mom was the last of the Cenarrusa’s first born. She was the third child born to Pete Cenarrusa (Guernica, Viscaya Spain) and Claudia Eturraspe (Elanchove, Spain). Mom was raised in Richfield, Idaho her whole life and was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Mom spent her years growing up in Richfield and was connected to her dad’s hip. Summers were spent in a homemade trailer at Fish Creek. Winters were spent in Richfield at the lambing sheds.

Mom loved her dad, in her eyes he walked on water. While mom was in school all of her free time was spent with her dad at work with the sheep. Mom learned how to drive by going to work with her dad driving tractor spreading hay for the sheep at Laidlaw Park. In grade school and high school she was very active in Girl Scouts and had her own scout troop. She attended Richfield school and graduated in 1954.When mom was in her junior year she went to Girls State and she was the class president her senior year. She was very popular in school, but of course she was a Cenarrusa.

Mom attended Idaho State University from 1954-1956. On breaks she worked at the drug store in Richfield in the summer months when not attending college and that’s when she met Howard. Mom married Howard DeWitt on December 1, 1956 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. She traveled with Howard around Idaho, Montana, and Colorado due to his work with the telephone company, finally settling down in Richfield where he managed the telephone company.

Mom was very active in bowling, especially in a league with Cathy Johnson. In the summers mom and dad were always in a mixed double league. Mom was very active in Easter Seals, PTA, and the American Heart Association. Mom loved to gamble and play the lottery, and she seemed to be very lucky at it. She helped her mom take care of her younger brother (Donny) due to Cerebral Palsy. Mom worked in Bliss for Tom Cenarrusa at Smith’s Quick Stop, worked at Bill and Mary’s bar in Bliss, and worked at Wendell Gas and Oil for almost fifteen years for George Ambrose until Dad’s health required her to be home.

Mom is survived by her five children, Claudette, Susan, Teresa (Scot Carpenter), Martin, and Mark (Julie DeWitt), thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, several cousins, and several nieces and nephews.

Mom was preceded in death by her brother Donny (1960),

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Ruth E. Short

Ruth E. (Leininger) Short, 86, a resident of Wendell, died Friday, November 29, 2013 at her home in Wendell.

Ruth was born on October 2, 1927 in Richland, Washington, the daughter of Lawrence and Lucy (Holmes) Leininger. She was raised and educated in Richland, Washington and Buhl, Idaho.

Ruth married Elmo Short on May 3, 1943 in Buhl, Idaho.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Buhl.

Ruth is survived by: her husband of 70 years, Elmo Short of Wendell; one son, Marvin (Carol) Short of Wendell; two daughters, Anna Lowder of Wendell and Linda (Winston) Kennedy of Centerville, Washington; two sisters, Delores (Don) Brock of White Salmon, Washington and Helen Oswalt of Porterville, California; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and one step great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; two brothers; two sons-in-law; one granddaughter; and one great grandson.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made in Ruth’s name to Life Flight or Hospice Visions.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel with Ruth’s grandson, Pastor Tobby Kennedy officiating. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until service time at the chapel. Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery.

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com. mother Claudia (1969), father Pete (1975), sister Leona, brother Vic (2004), husband Howard (2010), one granddaughter Marissa, Joe and Ramona Cenarrusa (Godparents), and Grandpa Eturraspe who was killed in a fishing accident off of the bay of Biscay.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Visions Home Health and Hospice, Vanecia Borba and Kristy Jo for all their loving care and dedication.

Recitation of the Rosary was held on Friday, November 29, 2013, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Shoshone. A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 30, also at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Shoshone. Inturnment took place at the Richfield 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.

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Senior Center Menues All menues are subject to change without notice.

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $5 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested)

Breakfast: (8 to 10) 2nd Saturday of the Month

Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, please let the Center know if you have any special dietary needs such as allergies to food.

-------------------------Friday, December 6 Fried Chicken & Potatoes Tuesday, December 10 Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich Wednesday, December 11 Lasagna, Veggies and Breadsticks

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Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50

Breakfast: (7:30 to 10) 1st Saturday of the Month

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Pork Roast w/ Biscuits Monday, November 9

Chicken Strips & Potatoes Tuesday, November 10

Grilled Cheese Sandwichs Wednesday, November 11 TT Casserole & Cinn. Rolls

Shoshone

Richfield

886–2369 (218 N Rail St. W) 487–2722 130 S Main Street Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested)

Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the Month (8 to 10)

----------------------Thursday, Dec. 5 (Rich) BLT Sand w/ Choc. Cream Pie Friday, Dec. 6 (Sho) Parmesan Chicken & Potatoes Monday, Dec. 9 (Rich) PopCorn Chicken & Fries Tuesday, Dec. 10 (Sho) Beef Tacos w/ Pudding & Cookies Wednesday, Dec. 11 (Sho) Bologia Sand w/ Apple Pie The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider and employer.

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. It is my favorite time of the year. I did have some turkey and felt like I wanted to take nap afterwards. It must be the ingredients in the turkey that makes you sleepy but, to me, it is not polite to be at someone else’s house and fall asleep in the chair and start snoring. I didn’t do that, but I sure felt like taking a snooze.

Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, but in reality, Thanksgiving is every day of the year. There is no specific day to be blessed or to bless someone else.

I’m reminded of a few years ago when I was the special guest at a tea party. I came over to my daughter’s to hang with the granddaughter while my daughter was doing an evening class for her dental job.

I was sitting on the couch and my granddaughter (who runs a hundred miles and hour) started dumping her toy dishes on the floor by the box full. I told her she would have to pick up all those toys and, “Why are you dumping everything on the floor?” Being three she really wasn’t concerned with my question.

In a short while she had arranged her little dishes in a small setting for a few guests. Everything was in order. Apparently she needed to see what was available for her plan.

I was still sitting on the couch. “Grandpa, can you come over for tea?” she said. How could I turn that offer down?

I hoped off the couch and sat on the floor. “Grandpa, you have to wash your hands.” I washed my hands in the imaginary sink, and dried them on a real dish towel that she brought from the kitchen.

My granddaughter poured some tea out of her container into four little settings, “You need to blow it, grandpa. It is hot?” Of course I blew the imaginary tea to make sure it wasn’t too hot. I sipped the tea slowly, enjoying each sip.

Then, I was given a refill. My granddaughter and I both drank our tea from our little cups. The other two guests got refills as well.

After drinking tea for a few minutes, I was asked if I wanted come cake. I asked what kind of cake. She told me it was chocolate. Once again, how could I not have some of my favorite cake. She obviously could see it clearly.

With my plate in hand I enjoyed some cake. “Grandpa, you have chocolate on your face. Use your napkin.” Was I that messy? Without a mirror it was hard to see the cake she saw.

Our special tea party was truly a blessing, even thought it wasn’t Thanksgiving. In the three-years-olds eyes it was a perfect day, and for grandpa’s day it was a great ending to a day at work. Sometimes it really is the small things that are given to us that fill our hearts. We receive a double blessing when we give even a small amount from our heart.

Thanksgivings need not to be celebrated once a year, but daily. This is my “Cup of Tee” for two.

Tee Hurd

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December 4, 2013

Thank You...

I want to thank everyone who supported me to represent you as the Mayor of Gooding. I am pleased that the Water Bond passed. It will benefit Gooding to have an adequate water system.

If you have any questions, I will do my best to find an answer for you.

Walt Nelson

A Year by the Sea by Joan Anderson The subtitle of this slim volume is “thoughts of an unfinished woman”. Well, I’ll buy that, after all, nobody is really finished until the last nail is driven into the coffin and even that’s not a sure thing. So it goes like this: - here’s a woman with the American Dream Come True life: kind husband, two grown kids, enough money, an interesting career, never known true tragedy, but she’s not happy.

She’s not happy! Turns out she wasted her life on the American dream and instead wanted to swim naked with seals, but just didn’t know it. She left her emotionally detached husband so she could be alone in the beach house (yes, she had one of those, too) and spent a year writing about glorious nature and how she finds her true self (not the one that bakes cookies and keeps a clean house), then when the year is up, she got her husband back (with tears in his eyes no less), she had a finished book to sell and now she sells the idea of “revitalizing yourself” offering trendy seminars – oh yeah, and she’s happy.

Why didn’t I think of that?

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StoryTime Every Thursday - 10:30 a.m.

The Shoshone Library 211 South Rail West ~ 886–2843 ~ Open ~ Mon 12 to 5 Wed 12 to 7 Thur 10 to 4 Fri 12 to 5 Sat 12 to 3

Gooding Public Library 934–4089 ~ 306 5th Avenue West Regular Hours of Operation

Monday 12 to 5 Thursday 1 to 8 Tuesday 1 to 8 Friday 12 to 5 Wednesday 10 to 5 Saturday Closed

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Live Nativity In Hailey When: Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 5:30 pm Where: Vacant lot and future home of The Life Church (lot across from Albertsons) What: A live musical reenactment of the birth of Christ This is a FREE family event to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday.

Please bring one canned food item to donate to local food banks.

Remember your chairs, blankets, and warm clothes!

There will also be caroling.

Some hay bale seating will be provided.

Monday 12:30 to 8 Thursday 10 to 5:30 Tue, Wed & Fri 12:30 to 5:30

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The Gooding Chamber of Commerce is pleased to sponsor the 18th Annual Holiday Craft Show being held at the Gooding High School (1050 7th Ave West) on December 6th from 10am to 6pm and Saturday, December 7th from 10am to 4pm.

Everyone is encouraged to stop by the craft show and support your local community crafters and home based businesses along with supporting the efforts of your Gooding Chamber of Commerce and Helping Hearts and Hands.

Besides being a great place to find Christmas gifts, the Craft Show is an opportunity to help Helping Hearts and Hands of Gooding again, which is operated by Rebecca Ashmead�.

HH&H is a Non-Profit 501-C3 Community Resource Center and Food Bank that helps individuals whose lives are being affected daily by difficulties such as disabilities, homelessness, temporary job loss, single parents, and senior citizens. Last year over 1450 boxes were distributed to families in need. This year HH&H not only needs food donations but also coats for boys and girls in the 5-12 year old sizes. HH&H is now a countywide support system so the need is greater.

Admittance to the craft show is always free, but there will be a barrel for shoppers to donate canned food items to will help stock the local HH&H Food Bank. Also, there will be a barrel for coats for kids. These gifts will be given to the families before Christmas. This is not mandatory, just a gesture to help our neighbors in need in our community. Your donations are much appreciated.

Members of the Gooding High School Girls Bowling League will be selling cinnamon rolls at the craft show, as well as serving lunch for both crafters and shoppers. This is a fundraiser for the team to help pay for bowling fees and team shirts. They are hoping lots of people come and support their efforts.

And what would a Holiday Craft Show be without Santa. He will be at the show on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

Santa will supply children with a knee to sit, but you will need to bring your own camera.

The Gooding County 4-H club will have a booth for the first time. Come and see what they have to sell.

This year the crafters and vendors are coming from as far away as Meridian, Boise, Carey, Fairfield, Hansen, Twin Falls, Shoshone, Dietrich, Richfield, Jerome, Wendell, Hagerman, Bliss and Gooding.

The Gooding County Historical Society will have a 50/50 raffle ticket sale at the craft show with half the money going to 1 winning ticket and the other half of the money going to the Gooding County Museum general fund. This will be the last chance to purchase a raffle ticket for the engraved Centennial Rifle (30/30 Marlin) specially made by Jim Brockman. The drawing for both raffles will be around 3 pm on Saturday.

The Museum is planning a military exhibit for next year. So, if you have any family military members and you would like to share their stories, be sure to visit GCHS members.

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CAMAS COUNTY CONTRACT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Contract Amount: $ 750.00-$ 1000.00 Classified: Contractor Closing Date: 12/13/2013

Camas County is seeking to contract for a Public Defender.

This opportunity arises due to vacancy. The Public Defender’s duties include but are not limited to defending people accused of crimes within Camas County, representing people in mental health commitment cases, representing parents in child protection matters and representing children in Juvenile Justice matters. It is imperative that she/he be well versed in Criminal Law in order to meet these various needs of Camas County. Further, the applicant must have a license to practice law in Idaho and be in good standing with the Idaho State Bar. Specific details of the contract will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program Notice

It’s time to apply for your energy and telephone assistance!

Staff will be at the Camas Senior & Community Center (129 West Willow Avenue) in Fairfield on Wednesday, December 11th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take applications. Remember to bring Social Security cards, the most recent heating bill, proof of all income receive in the household for the past 90 days, landlord information, name, address, and phone number.

If you have any questions call 208-736-0676 or 1-800-6271733. You can also stop by the Gooding office at 1120 Montana Street to fill out an application. Call 208-934-5150 to be sure they are open.

Emergency assistance is also available by calling 733-9351.

December 4, 2013

Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE OF Planning and Zoning COMMISSION SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR 2014 The Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold their regular meeting at the Camas County Courthouse Annex located at 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, Id. 83327 on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. If Tuesday is a holiday, the following Wednesday will be the meeting date.

2014 MEETING DATES JANUARY 7, 2014 JULY 1, 2014 FEBRUARY 4, 2014 AUGUST 5, 2014 MARCH 4, 2014 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 APRIL 1, 2014 OCTOBER 7, 2014 MAY 6, 2014 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 JUNE 3, 2014 DECEMBER 2, 2014

Services for persons with disabilities can be made available by calling the P&Z Administrator at 764-2046 three (3) days prior to the public meeting or hearing. published on 12/04, 12/11 & 12/18, 2013

Idaho Unclaimed Property

The Idaho Unclaimed Property Program posts an updated list of Idaho Unclaimed Property owners on the internet daily. This online list can be viewed at sto.idaho.gov(click on “Unclaimed Property”). Anyone without Internet access can view the list on computers at most public libraries. Unclaimed Property consists of abandoned bank accounts, forgotten refund checks, utility deposits, gift certificates, and more.

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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Loan No. xxxxxx7498 T.S. fairfield townsite, Camas county, Mortgage records of Camas No. 1248628-37 Parcel No. idaho, as the same is shown on County, Idaho. THE ABOVE rpf0050004018ba NOTICE OF the official plat therefore located GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO TRUSTEE’S SALE On March in the office of the county re- COMPLY WITH SECTION 4526, 2014, at the hour of 2:00pm, corder of said county. Common- 1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO of said day, at On the front steps ly known as 101 Alturas Avenue REPRESENTATION IS MADE of the camas county courthouse West Fairfield Id 83327. Said THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE 501, Soldier Road, Fairfield, sale will be made without cove- NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONIdaho, First American Title In- nant or warranty, express or im- SIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGAsurance Company, as trustee, plied, regarding title, possession TION. The default for which this will sell at public auction, to the or encumbrances to satisfy the sale is to be made is: Failure to highest bidder, for cash, cashier’s obligation secured by and pur- pay the monthly payment due aucheck drawn on a State or Na- suant to the power of sale con- gust 1, 2009 of principal, interest tional Bank, a check drawn by ferred in the Deed of Trust ex- and impounds and subsequent a State or Federal Credit Union, ecuted by Rodney Shane Harris installments due thereafter; plus or a check drawn by a State or An Unmarried Man as Grantor, late charges; together with all Federal Savings and Loan As- to Gooding Title and Escrow, as subsequent sums advanced by sociation, Savings Association, Trustee, for the benefit and secu- beneficiary pursuant to the terms or Savings Bank, all payable at rity of Mortgage Electronic Reg- and conditions of said deed of the time of sale, the following istration Systems, Inc., (“mers”) trust. The estimated balance owdescribed real property, situated As Nominee For The Mortgage ing as of this date on the obligain the County of Camas, state of Co-op, A Utah Corporation, Its tion secured by said deed of trust Idaho, and described as follows, Successors and Assigns as Ben- is $110,022.24, including interto wit: The east 67 feet of lots 18, eficiary, recorded February 17, est, costs and expenses actually 19, 20, 21, and 22, in block 4 of 2005, as Instrument No. 78226, incurred in enforcing the obliga-

Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices tion thereunder or in this sale, and trustee’s fees and/or reasonable attorney’s fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. First American Title Insurance Company C/o Calwestern Reconveyance Llc P.O. Box 22004 El Cajon Ca 920229004 (800)546-1531 Dated: November 20, 2013 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company. DLPP-434930 12/04, 12/11, 12/18 & 12/25, 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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Camas Soil Conservation District at (208)764-3223 or come by 403 Soldier Road in Fairfield.

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For Sale

►Greenleaf Garfield Dollhouse Kit. Sets up at 41 1/2” wide x 42” high x 30” deep.

Scale 1” = 1’ $200 OBO. Call Becky Staley at 358-7241

►200 Heavy Duty (133) 6’ Metal T-Posts for sale. Brand NEW. Call 208-358-7241 ►7 foot flat bed w/drop down hitch, head rack, all steel. $500 OBO. Call 539-0183 ►For Sale: 1992 Green Dodge Stealth, V6. $1,600 OBO. Call 764-2882. ►Beef for Sale: Grain fed whole, half, quarter. Ready for pickup mid to late October. $3 per pound plus 45¢ per lb cut & wrap. Your choice of cuts. Place order now by calling 764-3418 or 208-481-1117. ►For Sale Two 1999 Yamaha Mountain max 700 Snow mobiles 136 inch trac with covers Excellent condition, $1500.00 each Call Kurt at 801-870-3799 sleds are in Fairfield. ►1974 CJ-5 Jeep, 258 C1, straight 6, low miles, very sound all the way around. Bra top, electric winch with remote. $3750.

Please call 721-8405. ►For Sale: Gold’s Gem PowerSpin stationary bike with 8 settings and a plug n’play mp3 sound system. Battery operated.

Asking $75. Please call 7642999 ►Firewood for Sale: Mix-species, full length logs delivered by truck, approx 15 cord. Also, rough-sawn lumber, any size.

Call 208-921-6493. ►1000 gallon steel water tank on steel trailer. $500 OBO. Call 539-0183.

►Gooding House for Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2000 sq feet plus 2car garage and large storage shed.

Wonderful family room, underground sprinklers, vinyl fencing, new windows, central air heating w/heat pump. 821 Michigan Street, Gooding. Call 490-6405 or 934-5327.

Employment ►Camas County Road & Bridge is seeking to fill a Full time position in their department.

Applications and job description are available at the Camas County Road & Bridge shop and the Camas County Courthouse.

Camas County is an EOE. Job application open until position is filled. Camas County is an EOE. Please contact Road & Bridge Supervisor Michael Gill for more information at 764-2271. ►Ski & Snowboard instructors wanted for the upcoming 2013/2014 season at Soldier Mountain Ski Area. No previous experience necessary. For more information please call Kevin @ 320-8627, Kristi @ 599-5051 or 764-2526 ex 105.

For Rent ►For Rent Fairfield: 3bd 1.5bth Home: new carpet, tile, range, dishwasher, microwave, w/d hook-ups, water pd, $600 rent $600 dep. Call 358-1457 ►Now Available. Small cottage with large garage. Very Clean and semi furnished. Sunny location with large fenced yard.

Washer & Dryer. Non Smoking.

First, last, and deposit. $400 per month. Call 720-6002. ►Three bedroom, one bath, newly remodeled home with 6 foot privacy fence. For more information, call 727-1708. ►For Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath townhome on 1st Street East in Fairfield, single garage. Available now. Water, sewer, trash paid. $525 mo, $500 deposit. Call Boise 322-5600.

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Found in Dietrich - Male unneutered Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler cross with a tail. Please call 308-2638.

Services ►You’re going to need snow removal sometime this winter. So call now and I’ll be ready when you need me. 764-3418. I also do small engine repair. (Fairfield) ►Grammy’s Day Care: 920 5th Street West in Fairfield. State Licensed Group Daycare Facility.

Debbie Shenk, LPN 481-1218.

Limited childcare openings during the Thanksgiving and Christmas break. Call to reserve your child’s place in this loving environment. ►Former C.N.A. with 30 yrs.

Home Health experience available for in-home care. Many local references. Part time, overnight, respite, hospice. Call Karen at 764-2906 (Fairfield). ►Looking for scrap metal. Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. ►I Replace Broken Zippers in jackets, coats, sweatshirts, vests, levi pants, skirts, etc. Hemming done on pants, levis, bresses, sheets, binding on blankets, etc.

Patch rips, holes, back-pocket rips, overalls, levis, shirt-tail rips, etc. Replace elastic in most anything. Call Kathy in Hagerman 837-6267. Open 7 days a week.

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The Shoshone Joint School District is now accepting applications for a Secondary Para Professional.

Need associate degree, two years higher education, or able to pass Para Professional Praxis exam. Must also pass the State of Idaho Department of Education background criteria. For more information, visit district web site at www. shoshonesd.org. Equal opportunity employer.

Are you civic minded?

Would you like to make your community a better place?

The City of Wendell is looking for volunteers to help as board members on Planning & Zoning Urban Renewal and Downtown Revitalization To get involved, call 535-5161

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