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December 18 Volume 37 ~ Number 51 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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Union Pacific Continues To Help Communities Grow In the early days when the railroad got to a new town, it was a celebration. The town was now connected to all other parts of the country. Supplies, people and livestock could travel easier, safer and faster to their destination. Today Union Pacific and the
Union Pacific Foundation are still hard at work making the communities they serve better places to live. The Union Pacific Foundation recently gave a generous grant to Saddle Up Lincoln County to help support the nutritional food value program in Lincoln County. The grant has given a hand to those in need and helped spur on some local business. Thanks to the Union Pacific Foundations assistance, the pioneering spirit of those who carved out an existence in this land will continue. With this revitalized “can do attitude,” people can make a difference when working together and make Lincoln County a better place to live for all.
Tax Changes for 2013 Filings As you get ready to file your tax returns, there are a number of changes you should be aware of, including personal and dependent exemptions. There is also a new tax rate of 39.6 percent for individuals with income that exceeds $400,000 ($450,000 for joint returns). The estate tax exemption is now $5.25 million per individual for estate and generation-skipping taxes, with a top rate of 40%. The annual exclusion for gifts is $14,000. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption amounts were
made permanent and indexed for inflation retroactive to 2012. In addition, non-refundable personal credits can now be used against the AMT. Pease (limitations on itemized deductions) and PEP (personal exemption phase-out) limitations were also made permanent and affect taxpayers with income at or above $250,000 (single filers) and $300,000 for married filing jointly starting with tax year 2013. continued on page 3.....
With $34,000.00 available in cash awards, the Magic Valley’s Art & Soul has the largest cash prizes in Idaho. The show will run for sixteen days, including two weekends, from April 18th to May 3rd, 2014, but now is the time to prepare your work of art for this event. The last day to enter is March 10, 2014, however, if you get your “artist statement” and a photo of your work in by January 12th, you will qualify for the “Early Bird” pricing of $50.00. After that date the entry fees increase to $75.00. On February 10th 2014, entry fees increase to $100, and on March 3rd the fees increase to $125. There will be a professionally judged portion that artists may enter in addition to the general competition. An extra $25 registration fee applies and can be paid along with the initial registration or anytime up until the entry deadline. An extra $3000 in prize money will be available to artists who enter the professionally judged portion of the competition. Also, new this year, there will be a separate youth category for students in elementary (K-5th grade), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 912). The entry fee for the youth portion of the contest is $10. Those artists selecting the “youth” category on their entry form will not be eligible for the general contest. There will be a $300 prize awarded to the top artist in each of the three youth categories (elementary, middle school, high school) as selected by public vote. Art entries are open in any category, including ceramic, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and woodwork. The viewing public will vote for their five favorite entries, with the top 15 artists receiving cash prizes from the total prize money available. For more information, goto magicvalleyhasart.com or call 208-734-2787 / 208-421-1311.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings
Christmas Mass in Fairfield
Mass will held at the Immaculate Conception Chapel in Fairfield on Christmas Day at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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During the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s Day we will not be delivering vendor copies. Subscriber copies will be mailed out as normal. Everyone needs a break.
“We Are Soldier” Torchlight Parade
On December 31st, Soldier Mountain Ski Area will honor of the past and present with New Year’s Eve Celebration. Starting at 4 p.m. come enjoy this family friendly event with live music, yummy food, fun ski movies. At 7 p.m. be ready for the torchlight parade.
To our daughter Luci Rose We wish you most Wonderful Birthday!
May all the goals that you aspire to this year come to life. And, no matter what, We always love you! Kisses & Hugs ~ Mom & Dad Cuellar Singers needed for Idaho Idol Karaoke Contest coming this January. Performance categories are: Solo, Duo/Duet, and Group (3-5 people).
Persons under 21 are welcome to compete between 9:30 and 10 pm each night. For more information contact Cindy at 420-6745 or cbaldwin123@live.com
A FRIENDLY REMINDER from Your County Tax Collectors... Property taxes are due and payable on or before Friday, December 20, 2013 *********************** Gooding County Tax Collector Tine Wines P.O. Box 326 ~ 624 Main ~ Gooding, ID 83330 208-934-5673 *********************** Lincoln County Tax Collector Ann Youts 111 West B Street, Ste. T ~ Shoshone, ID 83352 208-886-7681 *********************** Camas County Tax Collector Gayle Bachtell P.O. Box 430 ~ 517 Soldier Road ~ Fairfield, ID 83327 208-764-2126
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Senior Center Events
The Camas County Senior & Community Center will continue the Chrismas Bazaar all this week. The Golden Year Senior Center in Shoshone will host their Christmas Dinner this Friday, December 20th, at noon, and then be closed for the week of Christmas. There will not be a Saturday breakfast this month. The Richfield Senior Center will be open on December 23rd for lunch, then close for the rest of the Christmas week. The Gooding Senior Center will be having Music by the Fiddlers this Thursday, December 19, during lunch. On Monday, December 23rd, they will have their Turkey Dinner (with all the trimmings). They will then be closed until December 30th.
Thank You
Thanks for Making Our Tree Lighting Great We would like to thank all of you who brought out your chili and soup for the Fairfield Tree Lighting celebration. It was a great evening. Congratulations to Keven (chili) and Darcy (soup) for their winning entries. Thanks to the judges: Marshall, Ken, and Jennifer, for donating their taste buds to the effort. Also, thanks to the businesses, the library, and the Community Church, for being open and providing a place for food, crafts, and warm places to enjoy the celebration. The City of Fairfield did a great job of decorating the tree and the street with lights and banners. Have a very Merry Christmas. from the Camas Chamber of Commerce –––––––––––––––– The Lighthouse Food Pantry would like to thank all of you who have donated to the food bank during the last year. Every little bit helps make life easier for our friends and neighbors. Also, the pantry thanks the Idaho Food Bank Fund for providing grant money to buy two refrigerator. This will help the pantry keep fresh food at a safe temperature. In addition, a special thank you to the Gooding Wilson Bates store for helping get the units into the pantry. They gave us a great deal and wonderful service.
4-H Know Your Government
The 2013 Idaho 4-H Know Your Government Conference will take place in Boise, February 15-17, 2014. This conference provides 4-H members in the 8th and 9th grades a state level opportunity to learn more about government and how it works. Delegates will participate in a legislative or judicial workshop. Applications are DUE BY DECEMBER 20, 2013.
4-H Livestock Skill-a-thon Contest January 18, 2014 ~ Jerome County Fairgrounds Registration for the skill-a-thon begins at 8 a.m. Contest begins at 9 a.m.
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On Sunday, December 22nd, at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. the God Squad puppet/drama team will present the Christmas show “More Than A Story” at the 1st Christian Church in Gooding. “More Than A Story” will include several new Christmas songs as well as some than a story old favorites. The combination of puppetry, blacklight effects, some human drama, and a few surprises, will entertain and encourage the audience to remember the real reason for Christmas, the birthday of Jesus Christ. Admission is free, but a love-offering will be taken for the God Squad to help with their 2014 Summer Ministry trip. Make plans to attend this presentation as part of your family’s Christmas celebration. The 1st Christian Church is located at 334 Fourth Avenue West in Gooding. Call 934-4542 for more information, and remember, Christmas is “More than a Story.”
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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.
...2013 Taxes continued Other changes affect Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Long Term Capital Gains, various tax credits, and education expenses. For businesses, the standard mileage rate is now 56.5 cents. Businesses can also get credit for paying at least half of an employee’s heath insurance, and hiring qualified veterans. There are also changes with the Section 179 expense deduction for equipment purchases. A number of Federal tax breaks are set to expire on December 31st. Some these deductions include certain expenses for teachers, state and local sales taxes, mortgage insurance premiums, distributions from IRAs for charitable contributions, energy efficient appliances, electric vehicles, donation of conservation property, and small business stock.
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James Edward Waugh James “Jim” Edward Waugh, 84, of Gooding, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the North Canyon Medical Center. He was born to Fred and Goldie (Golda) Waugh of Pierson, Iowa in 1929. He started his farming career working for friends, the Blum’s on their farm for a year. He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served for two years during the Korean War. His basic training was at Ft. Lewis, WA and became a Staff Sergeant, as a tank gunner, and was stationed in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska. In 1954 Jim moved to Meridian, Idaho and worked for Morrison-Knutsen and went to G.I. Farm School while helping his Uncle Roy on his farm. He married Donna Jean Douthit on November 8, 1956. In 1961 they moved to Garden Valley where they worked on a farm-cattle ranch. Jim partnered with Bob Webb and contracted with the forest service to plant trees and he also worked for the forest service fighting fires. In the late 1960’s and through 1971 while in Meridian, Idaho he formed a partnership, Elwaco and buried telephone lines at Sun Valley and Elkhorn Resorts. In 1971 the family moved to Gooding. In the late 1970’s he did custom farm work besides running a 240 acre farm and during the fall he could be found on a tractor packing silage. Jim and Donna moved to Cascade, and ran a Western Auto Store from 1979 to 1983. Jim had a plane for 10 years and loved to fly around the area and when they moved to Cascade, he would fly back and forth to Gooding where he continued to farm. He managed Boise Honda for two years in Garden City, and also drove equipment to build the road up to Pine. Jim continued to farm in Gooding until he semi-retired in 2011. James married Barbara Rigdon in 1983. During this time he was a member of the choir while attending the Nazarene Church that his good friend, Dave McGarah ministered. He met Carrol Swensen October 18, 1994 and they were together for 10 years. Carmen Steele was a major part of his life the last 4+ years. He is survived by: his son, Stephen Waugh (Patty); his daughter, Stephanie Waugh (Kenny); grandson, Stephen Waugh II; granddaughter, Maria Ames (Dustin); great grandchildren, Parker, Bayley and Deseray; brother, Fred (Beverly); sisters, Donna (Charlie), Lois, Delores (Gary) and Veneta; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; all who love
Darrel Earl Haigh
Darrel Earl Haigh, 90, passed away at DeSano Place Suites in Gooding, Idaho, Dec 10, 2013, from complications resulting from a fall. Earl was born Nov 27, 1923, in Union, Oregon, the fifth of eight children born to Arley Hugh and Beatrice Myrle (Glover) Haigh. His father was a well driller, and before graduating from the eighth grade in Shoshone, Earl had moved to Colorado, Milton, Oregon, Fairfield, Jerome, and to multiple locations around the Gooding area, which he then called home off and on for the next 83 years. When Earl was 11, he entered the horseshoe pitching tournament that was part of the last track and field meet held at the Gooding Wesleyan College in the spring of 1935. He competed against a number of older champions (including his father) and came away with the coveted first prize, receiving an engraved gold medal for his efforts. When Earl was rejected for military service due to poor eyesight at the start of W.W. II he went to work for his brotherin-law, William “Hank” Daniels, farming in the Gomes School District of Lincoln County, Idaho, for 15 years. Seeking to bet-
and miss him very much. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Fred and Goldie Waugh; two brothers, Virgil and Edwin; three sisters, Gertrude, Edith and Henrietta; granddaughter, Melissa Waugh; and significant others, Carrol Swensen and Carmen Steele. Dad enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and snowmobiling. He was involved in the local snowmobile association as a participating board member. He was an avid grower and had beautiful orchids; anything he planted thrived. Coming from a large family and born during the depression he was raised to be frugal and loved to can and share food with friends, neighbors and family. He was a hard worker and very detail oriented and this was reflected in his farming practices, his crop rows were straight and very productive. He was very generous and loved helping out when needed. The Waugh family would like to thank the many caregivers and North Canyon Medical Center for providing such great care. A memorial service was held on Saturday, December 14, 2013, Demaray’s Gooding Chapel with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating. Inturnment will take place at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding in the Spring of 2014. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
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ter his financial status instead of farming, Earl worked many other jobs and in many places during his lifetime. He worked for the Beacon Bean Co. in Gooding, as a well driller in partnership with his brother, Bud, in Jordan Valley, Or; he worked for his uncle, Orval Haigh drilling wells in the Danner/Arock region; and also was a volunteer fireman; an EMT; was a pilot car driver for a short time; a mechanic at missile silos in Grandview, Id. and Rapid City, S.D.; planting trees for Weyerhauser; and working on the production line for U.S. Plywood in Gold Beach, Oregon; finally coming back to Gooding in 1970 to work as a mechanic for Dean’s Repair Service until he retired in 1986. The City of Gooding hired Earl to be an irrigator, a job he thoroughly enjoyed, ultimately retiring for good in 2001, at the age of 78. During his retirement years Earl was very active in the Gooding Senior Citizens Center, serving in various officer positions. In early 1978, while attending a singles party at the United Methodist Church in Gooding, he met a lovely widow, Ruth Ellen Murrell. They started seeing each other frequently and married Sept. 15, 1978. Earl, as a bachelor, had cooked for himself all his adult life, and thought it exciting that Ruth was a cook for the Manning Patterson Ranch, and now he would have regular, nutritious meals. Ruth passed away in 1999, a loss so profound to Earl that he always found time to talk about Ruth to anyone that would listen, even up until a few days before he passed away. Earl enjoyed life and participated fully in keeping active. He liked to square dance, play cards, shoot pool, and take trips with Ruth into the mountains to look at the scenery. Earl had the personality of a jokester and prankster, was exceptionally strong physically, had a quick temper but also exhibited a compassionate heart, and quietly acquired an understanding of Jesus and life hereafter. Earl is survived by: two sisters and one brother; Leta Daniels, Nampa, ID; Marie McAfee, Puyallup, WA; and James Haigh (Betty), Citrus Heights, CA; a sister-in-law, Edith Haigh, King Hill, ID; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Ruth; two sisters and two brothers: Beatrice Reed, Maxine Knapp, Orval (Bud) Haigh, and Douglas Haigh; as well as brothers-in-law, Roy Reed, Hank Daniels, Garland McAfee, Earl Knapp; and one sister-in-law, Audrey Haigh. The family wishes to thank specifically the nursing staff of North Canyon Medical Center; the staff of DeSano Place Suites; the community of neighbors and friends that watched out for Earl during his decline; Horizon Home Health and Hospice; and Dr. Gies and Dr. Spencer for their loving and compassionate care of Earl in his last months of life. A family burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. A memorial service will take place in the Spring of 2014 and will be announced by Demaray Funeral Service Gooding Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be sent by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Winter driving... We all get some of it. If we all lived in Florida, we would probably wish we had some winter. We, as peoples, adapt to our environment. This morning I was driving down I-84 in Caldwell, Idaho, in the left lane. In the right lane a gal’s car went sideways, then she went into a spin, was catapulted across the left lane into the wall, and finally back over to the right lane into another wall. This all happened with a volume of traffic behind her at 60+ miles an hour. Thank goodness everyone was okay. As I saw this happen right in front of my car I was reminded of some winter driving tips. We are pretty much prepared in this area, but we should still review a few things. First we should be sure that our vehicles are in as good a shape as we can make them. Winter tests things to the limit. Radiators should be checked to see if they have antifreeze that can withstand temperatures below zero. If they are low, they should be topped off. Heater hoses and belts need a little notice as well. A good grade motor oil is recommended and the motor should be full. Old oil not only doesn’t lubricate as well, but takes longer to warm because of its thickness in composition. With cheaper quality gasoline additives may help operation. Diesel rigs need agents to keep them from jelling. Keep adequate fuel in your rigs to keep you from running out and leaving you stranded in freezing weather. Fuller tanks also reduce condensation (water build up). Check your spare tire. Changing temperatures can change the pressure in your spare. No need for two flat tires! The air in your other tires should be monitored. Traction or all terrain tires are recommended. If you are in snow or ice, tire chains would be advised (be sure to know how to use them). Everyone should have an emergency kit in the car. That would include such things as a blanket, flares, jumper cables, flashlight, batteries, wrenches of various sizes, screwdrivers, a pocket knife, gloves, scarf, and snacks. And don’t forget the windshield scraper like I mentioned last week. Limit your driving and eating during travel. Looking for fries, or spilt ketchup or coffee causes distractions. Reaction time is cut in half. Drive without the cruise control. Your cruise control doesn’t know you are sliding. With it on your acceleration may continue. Brake with multiple braking instead of a hard hold on the pedal. Look ahead, to the side, and behind to be aware of road conditions and other drivers. Give yourself adequate time to stop. All situations may not be in your control. Remember, a tractor trailer rig takes a football field to stop itself at 55mph in good weather. Come to complete stops and be sure to use turn indicators. Give some a plan of the route you plan to use for a long trip. Call 5-1-1 for highway road information. By all means, don’t negotiate bad roads while using a cell phone. Call before you leave or after, when you can stop. Enjoy winter, but be safe. This is my “Cup of winter safe–tee”! Tee Hurd
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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 20 Turkey w/ Potato & Veggies Tuesday, December 24 Homemade Chili & Corn Bread Wednesday, December 25 Merry Christmas
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----------------------Thursday, Dec. 19 (Rich) Ham Salad Sand w/ Banana Pie Friday, Dec. 20 (Sho) Roast Beef Dinner w/Birthday Cake Monday, Dec. 23 (Rich) Baked Ham & Potatoes Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Sho) Have a Very Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Sho) Merry Christmas 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.
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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Questions? Call MaryLou 934-5380 The Al-Anon Family Group is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems.
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obituary John Henry “Hank” Sexton
John Henry “Hank” Sexton departed on his grandest adventure, November 27, 2013 [after a brief stay], from Saint Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was surrounded by his loving family as they bid him farewell and happy trails. The past year and one-half, Hank and his wife, Georgia, resided on ‘the Rocky Rancho’, near Bliss Idaho; home place of Monte and daughter, Sherry, Funkhouser. In later years Hank struggled with Macular Degeneration. For a man who had depended so much on his eyesight all of his life, the disease took it’s toll on him. Hank was born on June 24, 1927 in Berkley California, to John Kenneth “Ken” Sexton and Anna Bell Compton Sexton. The Sexton Family managed the sheep and cattle operation on Stone Valley Ranch, one of the ranches owned by the Murdock Land Company near Willows, California. Hank graduated from Willows High School in 1946. He then continued his adventure in Laramie, Wyoming, achieving a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Wyoming (in 1952), while working at Art Linde’s Sporting goods store. Guiding, hunting, fishing and exploring Wyoming was one highlight in his life. Hank returned to Stone Valley Ranch to manage the operation for the family. His enjoyment of square dancing introduced him to the love of his life, Georgia Lobsien. They were married June 1, 1957. Hank and Georgia had three children; Sherry, John Richard “Dick”, and Patti. For 32 years, Hank managed Stone Valley Ranch. During this time he helped start and was an active member of the Kanawa Fire Department and the Glenn County Search and Rescue. Free time was spent at the family cabin at Silver Lake near Susanville CA, family camping trips exploring remote areas of the western US, and hunting adventures [many accompanied by brother Bob]; Wyoming, Alaska, Rhodesia and South Africa, Canada and Louisiana. One of his favorite sayings was, “you can’t get lost if you don’t care where you are going.” In 1989 Hank handed the reins of Stone Valley Ranch over to Dick, he and Georgia set their compass for New Mexico. This adventure took them to the Whittington Center near Raton, an NRA shooting ranch, where Hank spent the next 17 years working and volunteering on Whittington Center, meeting many great friends from all around the country. Hank and Georgia spent much time exploring the southwest, amercing themselves in the area’s history. They were members of the Branson Hiking Club.
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In 2008 Hank and Georgia returned to California, where they split their time between helping Patti with her ranch operation near Orland and when the California sun became to warm, spending the summers with Monte and Sherry at “Cow Camp”, near Fairfield, Idaho. In 2011 once again, Hank and Georgia’s restless spirit prompted a new adventure, a move to the Magic Valley in Idaho. Hank is survived by his wife, Georgia Joyce Sexton, of Bliss Idaho; three children, Sherry Sexton Funkhouser [and husband, Monte] of Bliss Idaho, John Richard “Dick” Sexton of Haines Oregon, and Patti Sexton of Orland, California; brother, Robert “Bob” Compton Sexton [and wife Louise] of Laramie Wyoming and sister, Arleigh Sexton Simmons of Encampment Wyoming. Hank leaves six grandchildren; John Hobbs, Brian Hobbs, Ashly Hankins, Colt Spencer, Samantha Sexton and Jake Sexton and six great grandchildren. Hank had a dynamic personality with an infectious sense of humor, anyone who met him was proud to call him a friend. He had a great love for family and community. Hank was more than a accomplished rancher and hunter, he was an explorer, inventor, machinist, gunsmith, craftsman, avid reader and student of history; he found his peace in the quiet solace of open spaces. He will be so very missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Hank Sexton Family Memorial Fund through Farmers National Bank, P.O. Box 546 Wendell, Idaho 83355, phone number (208)-536-5271. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
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Year of Wonders by Garaldine Brooks This book is a wonder. And it is wonderful. It makes the bubonic plague and all its horrors come to life in away that none of us alive in 2013 ever want to know first hand. From the safety of our plush, germ-free armchair, we can watch Anna and the entire life she knows ramp up to receive the most horrendous contagious the world had ever known. Yet the bubonic plague did not claim every life and those who did not die had to go on – and they did. In 304 pages Ms. Brooks takes her reader on a journey of unexpected beauty and hideousness at the same time. Her depiction of two women in a mine is seared into my mind and I have determined from here on never to go into my basement. again, furnace filter be damned. And then at the end – a huge surprise turnaround in our Anna’s life. Thank you, Ms. Brooks, for opening a portal of warmth at last for our Anna, and now I must go to hardware store and get some flea extermination powder.
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Sheree Lynn Lindsey, 58, a resident of Shoshone, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at her home in Shoshone. A funeral service was on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at the Oasis Christian Fellowship in Shoshone. Burial followed at the Bellevue Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.
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Glen Erwin “Brad” Bradford, 90, of Jerome, passed away Sunday December 8, 2013 in Jerome. He was born April 30, 1923, in Gooding, Idaho, the only child of Samuel and Catherine Bradford. A visitation will be held Wednesday December 18, 2013, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 South Lincoln, Jerome, where family and friends may call from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday December 19, also at Farnsworth Mortuary. Interment with military honors will follow at the Jerome Cemetery. Joan Rae Culver, 69, a resident of Shoshone, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at her home in Shoshone. No public services are planned. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.
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Valdi L. “Val” Ellis Brown, 65, of Wendell, died Thursday December 12, 2013 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. No services will be held at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Serenity Funeral Chapel & Life Celebration Center, Twin Falls. Beverly Evelyn Knight, 85, a resident of Jerome, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. No local services are planned. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. S. Van Johnson, 90, a resident of Wendell, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at St. Luke’s Jerome Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel.
Land Board Approves Auctions of State Owned Lake Lots
(BOISE) - Families involved in this year’s unsuccessful cottage site land exchange proposals will have the opportunity to participate in voluntary sale auctions in 2014. The sales are an opportunity for those families to try to acquire deeded ownership of the State owned lands beneath their homes at Priest Lake and Payette Lake. The 2014 auctions for ownership could transition potentially 90 or more of the 500-plus cottage site lots into private ownership in the next year. The State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) continued on page11.....
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Notice of Sheriff’s Sale Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution on Judgment of Foreclosure and an Order of Sale on Foreclosure, issued out of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of Camas, on the 8th day of November, 2013, in the case of: PSB CREDIT SERVICES, INC, a Minnesota ) Case No. corporation, ) CV 2013-04 Plaintiff, ) vs. ) ADAM B. CLINGERMAN, SEBASTIAN ) NARDECCHIA, PASQUALE MIELE, ANDREA ) HAUCK, ADAM CLINGERMAN AND PAM ) CLINGERMAN, TRUSTEES OF THE ) CLINGERMAN FAMILY TRUST DATED ) FEBRUARY 15, 2008, AND ANY AMENDMENTS ) THERETO, DAVID E. COATES AND ALL ) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR UNKNOWN ) DEVISEES OF LINDA L. MILLER, DECEASED, ) INCLUDING STEVEN MILLER, NANCY ) MILLER, JAMES MILLER, & ANDREW MILLER ) Defendants. ) and to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell for CASH, lawful money of the United States of America, or by a credit bid from Plaintiff PSB Credit Services Inc. to the highest and best bidder on the 6th day of January, 2014, at 10:00 p.m., in front of the Camas County Courthouse at 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho 83327, all of the interests of Adam B. Clingerman, Sebastian Nardecchia, Pasquale Miele, Andrea Hauck, Adam Clingerman and Pam Clingerman, Trustees of the Clingerman Family Trust Dated February 15, 2008, and any amendments thereto, David E. Coates, and all heirs and devisees of Linda L. Miller, Deceased, including Steven Miller, Nancy Miller, James Miller and Andrew Miller, and each person claiming under or through them, either as encumbrancers, purchasers or otherwise, in the following described property, together with all rights and appurtenances thereto (the “Mortgaged Property”): a. The following described real property (“Real Property”) located in Camas County, Idaho: Township 1 South, Range 16 East, Boise Meridian, Camas County, Idaho Section 9: E½SW¼; SE¼; EXCEPT Highway right of way Section 15: NE¼; N½NW¼; SW¼NW¼; NW¼SW¼ EXCEPT Highway right of way Section 10: W½SW¼; SW¼SE¼; E½SE¼ EXCEPT Highway right of way AND EXCEPT: Township 1 South, Range 16 East, Boise Meridian, Camas County, Idaho, Section 10: A parcel of land located in the SW¼SE¼ being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the South Quarter corner of said Section 10, said South Quarter corner being located 23 feet right of Station 659+55 of State Highway No. 20 per said Highway plans; THENCE along the West boundary of said SW¼SE¼ North 00°13‘03” East 83.00 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way of said State Highway No. 20, said point being the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE along the West boundary of said SW¼SE¼ North 00°13‘03” East 1,235.19 feet to the Northwest corner of said SW¼SE ¼; THENCE North 89°52‘54“ East along the North boundary of said SW¼SE¼ 332.63 feet; THENCE South 0°13‘03” West 1,238.01 feet to the Northerly right of way of said State Highway No. 20; THENCE along said Northerly right of way North 89°38‘26” West 332.63 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; b. All erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, irrigation rights and ditch rights that pertain to the Real Property, including the water rights evidenced by Water Right No. 37-13166, Water Right No. 37-22662, and Water Right No. 37-22198, Idaho Department of Water Resources and those evidenced by any and all stock certificates; and all other rights, royalties and profits relating to the Real Property including, without limitation, all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters; c. All leases of the Mortgaged Property and all rents from the Mortgaged Property; and d. All equipment, fixtures and other articles of personal property owned by Defendants Adam B. Clingerman, Sebastian Nardecchia, Pasquale Miele, and Andrea Hauck attached or affixed to the Mortgaged Property, together with all accessions, parts and additions to, all replacements of, and substitutions for, any such property; and together with all proceeds (including, without limitation, all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or other disposition of the Mortgaged Property. to satisfy a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure (“Judgment”) entered on October 24, 2013, in favor of the Plaintiff PSB Credit Services, Inc. (“PSB Credit”) in the amount of $484,378.49 as of October 24, 2013, plus post-judgment interest at the statutory rate provided in Idaho Code § 28-22-104(2) on the amount of said Judgment and postjudgment attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by PSB Credit after the date of the Judgment in accordance with Idaho law, including Idaho Code § 12-120(5). Because the Real Property consists of a tract of land of more than twenty (20) acres, the Real Property upon sale shall be, and to the extent that it has not been waived, subject to the right of redemption in favor of the mortgagor and encumbrancers junior to the above-identified Plaintiff for a period of one year, as set forth in Idaho Code §11‑310 and chapter 4 of title 11 of the Idaho Code, to which laws reference is hereby made. The Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure expressly provides that Plaintiff PSB Credit may make a credit bid at the sale. Given under my hand this 5th day of December, 2013. DAVID SANDERS, SHERIFF OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO By David Sanders, Sheriff of Camas County, Idaho NOTE: THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE DOES NOT GUARANTEE CLEAR TITLE OR GUARANTEE CONTINUED POSSESSORY RIGHTS. EVERY PERSON WHO INTENTIONALLY DEFACES, OBLITERATES, TEARS DOWN OR DESTROYS THIS NOTICE, BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE TIME FOR WHICH IT IS TO REMAIN SET UP, IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR (I.C. §18-3205).
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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE OF Planning and Zoning COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the following taxing districts will be SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR 2014 conducting elections in Camas County during the calendar year 2014. The Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold their ELECTION DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY regular meeting at the Camas County Courthouse Annex located at NAME & ADDRESS DATE FILING DEADLINE 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, Id. 83327 on the first Tuesday of every OF TAXING DISTRICT month at 7:00 PM. If Tuesday is a holiday, the following Wednesday Primary Election May 20, 2014 5:00 pm March 14, 2014 will be the meeting date. P.O. Box 430 Fairfield, Idaho 83327 2014 MEETING DATES Camas County Soil November 4, 2014 5:00 pm September 1, 2014 JANUARY 7, 2014 JULY 1, 2014 Conservation District FEBRUARY 4, 2014 AUGUST 5, 2014 P.O. Box 156 MARCH 4, 2014 SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Fairfield, Idaho 83327 APRIL 1, 2014 OCTOBER 7, 2014 General Election November 4, 2014 Nominated at the Primary MAY 6, 2014 NOVEMBER 4, 2014 P.O. Box 430 (Independent Candidates JUNE 3, 2014 DECEMBER 2, 2014 Fairfield, Idaho 83327 5:00 pm March 14, 2014)
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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
Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today’s date: December 4, 2013 File No.: 7023.108001 Sale date and time (local time): April 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM Sale location: on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 Property address: 932 5th Street West aka 932 W Fifth Street Fairfield, ID 83327 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Duane Jernberg an unmarried person Lee Ann Schlafke, an unmarried person Original trustee: Pioneer Title Company of Ada County Original beneficiary: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. Recording date: 02/10/2004 Recorder’s instrument number: 076805 County: Camas Sum owing on the obligation: as of December 4, 2013: $98,004.91 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property’s legal description is: Lot 1 in Block 5 of Soldier Mountain Estates Subdivision, Camas County, Idaho, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7023.108001) 1002.261063-File No. 12/18/2013, 12/25/2013, 1/1/2014 & 1/8/2014
Declarations of candidacy are available at the respective taxing district offices or at the County Clerk’s office. Signed: Korri Blodgett, County Clerk Loan No. xxxxxx7498 T.S. No. 1248628-37 Parcel No. rpf0050004018ba NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE On March 26, 2014, at the hour of 2:00pm, of said day, at On the front steps of the camas county courthouse 501, Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho, First American Title Insurance Company, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, 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, 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: The east 67 feet of lots 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22, in block 4 of fairfield townsite, Camas county, idaho, as the same is shown on the official plat therefore located in the office of the county recorder of said county. Commonly known as 101 Alturas Avenue West Fairfield Id 83327. 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 Rodney Shane Harris An Unmarried Man as Grantor, to Gooding Title and Escrow, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“mers”) As Nominee For The Mortgage Co-op, A Utah Corporation, Its Successors and Assigns as Beneficiary, recorded February 17, 2005, as Instrument No. 78226, Mortgage records of Camas County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS 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. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due august 1, 2009 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said deed of trust. The estimated balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $110,022.24, 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 promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. First American Title Insurance Company C/o Cal-western Reconveyance Llc P.O. Box 22004 El Cajon Ca 92022-9004 (800)546-1531 Dated: November 20, 2013 Signature/By First American Title Insurance Company.
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approved the Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) recommendation this morning to offer the voluntary auction opportunity to 74 cottage site lessees at Priest Lake and 21 cottage site lessees at Payette Lake. The public auction for Payette Lake lots is tentatively planned for late February or early March 2014. The public auction for Priest Lake lots likely will take place by the end of summer 2014. The IDL is constitutionally required to hold a public auction for the direct sale of state endowment trust lands, so the cottage site lots will be available for anyone to bid. Local, regional, and national marketing of the sites will take place in an effort to increase competitve bidding on the sites, consistent with the constitutional mandate to maximize income from the sale and use of the lands.
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►Greenleaf Garfield Dollhouse Kit. Sets up at 41 1/2” wide x 42” high x 30” deep. Scale 1” = 1’ $120 OBO. Call Becky at 358-7241
►1990 Pontiac Sunbird: V6, 5 speed, 17” Emke wheels w/ new tires, and new fuel pump, clutch, starter, and battery. KNN air filter. $1800. Call 731-6527.
►1000 gallon steel water tank on steel trailer. $500 OBO. Call 539-0183.
PUBLIC NOTICE ON NONDISCRIMINATION
As required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (as amended) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The City of Fairfield has adopted by resolution a policy regarding “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability.” The City of Fairfield does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission to, access to, or operations of programs, services, or activities. Qualified individuals who need accessible communication aids and services or other accommodations to participate in programs and activities are invited to make your needs and preferences known to the 504/ADA Coordinator. Please give us at least three to five day’s advance notice so we can adequately meet your needs. An internal grievance procedure is available to resolve complaints. Questions, concerns, or requests for additional information regarding 504/ADA should be forwarded to: 504/ADA Coordinator’s Name: Title: Address: Phone Numbers: Days & Hours Available:
Mickey Dalin City Clerk / 504 Coordinator PO Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327 Voice: (208) 764-2333 Hamilton Relay: Dial 7-1-1 Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Upon request this notice is available in alternative formats (for example: large print or audio tape) from the 504/ADA Coordinator.
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►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.
For Rent ►House for Rent: 2.5 bed, 1 bath house at 813 Soldier Road in Fairfield. 1200 sq ft. Available January 1st. $400 per month plus utilities. Call 764-2171. 4 cords of firewood also available for purchase. ►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.
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. ►Nurse’s aide with 30 yrs experience. 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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