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Local Mayors Win $$$ for Local Schools
In the month of October, 25 Idaho mayors participated in the 2016 Mayor’s School Walking Challenge and walked over 10,783,401 steps and walked 179 times with their elementary schools. Two area mayors - Scott Marolf from Fairfield and Dan Pierson from Shoshone
- averaged at least 10,000 steps per day winning $1,000 for their city parks and/or elementary schools! The month-long “Walktober” event was sponsored by the High Five Children’s Health Collaborative, Idaho Dairy Council, and St. Luke’s.
New Year Requires New Hunting & Fishing License
by Mike Demick, Conservation Information Supervisor
Before heading out in the New Year, Idaho hunters and anglers are reminded to pick up a 2017 license. Nearly all of Idaho’s hunting and fishing licenses, tags, and permits are sold on a calendar year basis, and they expire December 31. The only licenses or permit not sold on a calendar year basis are Idaho’s trapping license and Federal duck stamp. Both are valid from July 1 through the following June 30. This is because the seasons generally begin in the fall and end in the late winter.
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An annual Idaho resident adult hunting licenses cost $12.75 and fishing licenses cost $25.75. Junior and senior licenses cost even less. Another option is a three-year license available for junior, adults and seniors, which saves a little money and time standing in line. Licenses are available at Fish and Game offices, license vendors, by phone at 1-800554-8685, or on-line at https://idfg.idaho. gov/. There is an additional service fee for licenses purchased online. Licenses for disabled hunters and anglers are only available at Fish and Game offices.
Cup of Tee
Last Friday before Christmas I was in Twin Falls, Idaho, in the early evening getting ready to head home from work (I’m working down there). People were running about everywhere. I think they were bit by the Commercal Christmas Bug. Then I happened to see a car that had apparently run out of gas in the outside lane of the 4-lane road. A fire truck that was on a fundraiser mission for Toy for Children stopped, and guys and gals bailed off the truck. They all started pushing the car. I myself was in a truck and was looking for a place to park. Then other people were falling in line to add to the real Spirit of Christmas. The car was pushed a couple of blocks to a nearby gas station with extra traffic
control to cross the four lanes. On my way home I stopped and pulled a vehicle out of the snow. It was a real meaning of Christmas, not the commercial aspect. Before I ended at me final destination, I found myself not rolling in twelve inches of snow. My hot tires melted it and the cold temperature froze it to ice. A guy from across the street saw I was having problems - at midnight no one is around. He dug down to his driveway to get me some gravel to get me running. Christmas isn’t just a time on the clock or calender, it is a feeling. I hope everyone is able to look on past one day and keep the good spirit throughout. This is my half “Cup of post-Tee.”
Secret Lives of the Stars
‘Secret Lives of the Stars’ may suggest that the Faulkner Planetarium has gone tabloid, with the latest gossip about Kim, Kanye, and the rest of the Kardashian clan. Actually, it’s the latest fulldome show for the Faulkner, narrated by Patrick Stewart. Secret Lives of Stars reveals hidden aspects you may never have suspected, such as multiple star systems in gravitational embraces, stars so bloated that they shed layers of gas into the expanse of space, and stellar time bombs just waiting to go off at any time. The program will look into the stars visible from southern Idaho as well as those in the southern hemisphere. Secret Lives of Stars will be shown at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays as well as at 2:30, 4:30, and 7 p.m. on Saturdays. The Faulkner
by Tee Hurd
Tee Hurd
Planetarium features Idaho’s largest dome, at 50 feet. Located in the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls, the Faulkner has been serving the public for 21 years with high quality educational and entertaining programming in astronomy, meteorology, paleontology, history and other topics. Admission prices are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for children ages 2 through 17; children under age 2 are admitted free. For more information and to watch a trailer for Secret Lives of Stars, visit the Herrett Center’s web page at http://herrett.csi.edu. Information can also be obtained by calling the center at (208) 732-6655.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
December 28, 2016 Volume 40 ~ Number 51 MIGHTY YOUTH WARRIORS
Christmas Break Bowling Night Thursday, December 29th
Next Thursday join the fun at the Shoshone Bowling Alley 6 p.m. Meet at Community Church (home by 10 p.m.) Bring $5.00 for game and shoes (church to cover 1 game) Eat dinner Before or bring money for concession stand.
PARENTAL CONSENT REQUIRED either in person at time of drop off or via phone to one of leaders listed below.
Bad weather alternate plan- games & pizza at church www.idahofcc.com ~ www.facebook.com/idahofcc Fairfield Community Church ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS WELCOME Need a ride? Have question? Amy 721-0192 • Bobi 358-0720 • Jasmine 721-2468 • Melody 590-0279
obituary Michael Robert Rock Jr.
Michael Robert Rock Jr., 26 died from brain cancer, at home in Fairfield, Idaho with his mom and his aunt Melanee, who cared for him throughout his battle. Idaho Born; Resided in Mountain Home, Glenns Ferry, Caldwell, Bliss, Gooding & Fairfield, Idaho Died the 4th of December, 2016 in Fairfield ID of Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most aggressive form of brain cancer to date. Michael was born the 7th of July, 1990 at St Benedicts in Jerome, Idaho to Camela Rock (Cami Miller) & Michael Robert Rock Sr. Younger brother to Cynthia Wilson (McKee). Michael was much loved and known for his selfless and caring personality. To quote one of his dearest friends “Michael would give you the last item of clothing off his back if you asked”. He loved with all his heart before and after his diagnosis. Even after everything he endured, he cared more about others feelings and well-being than his own. Michael fought hard, joked, laughed, and smiled through it all. He was well known for joking and pulling pranks even at his chemo & radiation treatments. His life was cut much too short. As per Michael’s request, his remains were donated to science for further study of Glioblastoma Multiforme, in an effort to help others afflicted with brain cancer. Services will be held as a Celebration of Life in the Spring of 2017. The date is yet to be determined. Survived by Parents: Camela Rock, Mike Rock Sr, Don & Susie Adamson. Grandmother: Evelyn Miller. Siblings: Cynthia Wilson, Chance Adamson, Tristan Adamson, Opal Adamson. Nephew, Cy Wilson and Niece, Cedar Wilson. Michael had so many close & loving cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Too many to name individually. A big THANK YOU to the Staff from MSTI (Mountain State Tumor Institute) in Twin Falls, The Boise State University Athletics Department, Coaches, and Team Members, Foothills Baptist Church, the Zumba girls from Fairfield and Mountain Home, Rona Evartt (who has written a book with a character depicting Michael), and all the friends & family members that supported Michael throughout his battle against Glioblastoma Multiforme.