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Last weekend, District 25 legislators held several townhall meetings around the area to answer questions and to hear concerns from their constituents. As always, education was a significant topic of discussion. The other big issue was healthcare. -------------
The Cost of Staying Healthy The United States has the best hospitals and doctors in the world, but the cost of that system is causing problems for everyone. On the national level, there is a growing and overwhelming opposition to what is being called “Obamacare.” One of the reasons states are opposed to this national program is because existing federal healthcare programs and/or regulations already contribute greatly to skyrocketing healthcare costs. In Idaho there is a big need for general practitioner doctors, but in some communities, federally funded clinics make it all but impossible for those types of physicians to make a living. The result is that young doctors gravitate towards specialized medicine which costs more (education wise) but pays better wages. Specialists are great for specific problems, but too often these types of doctors ignore other problems an individual might have, forcing that individual to go to another specialist. It is not uncommon for people to see three or more doctors to solve a problem, and that costs money. Regulations for healthcare providers are a good thing (to keep people continued on page 9.....
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Tournament Time for Girls Basketball Girls basketball tournaments began on Monday of this week with the Gooding Senator Ladies defeating the Wendell Trojans 51 to 24. The District IV, Class 2A Tournament will continue tonight in Gooding at 6:30 p.m. The first game will be Wendell vs. Declo, followed by Gooding vs. Valley. The Shoshone Indian Girls fell to Raft River (30 to 31) in their first game of the 1AD1 Tournament on Monday, moving them into the elimination bracket. They play Hansen tonight at 7 p.m. in Shoshone. The 1AD2 Tournament will kick off on Friday in Murtaugh with the JV teams and the final placement game for the varsity teams between the 8th and 9th placed schools. The first varsity tournament game will be on Saturday at 3 p.m. The Dietrich Blue Devil Girls are overwhelming favorites going into this tournament with a perfect season, assuming they don’t loose to the Camas Mushers (ranked number three in the conference) tonight at 6 p.m. in Fairfield.
BLM seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Council The Bureau of Land Management in Idaho announced today that it is seeking public nominations for five open positions on its Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council (RAC), which advises the BLM on public land issues. The BLM will consider the nominations until March 12, 2012. The BLM’s RACs, composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the Bureau carry out its stewardship of 245 million acres of public lands. The Bureau, which manages more land than any other Federal agency, has 29 RACs across the West, where most BLM-managed land is located. Each RAC consists of 10 to 15 members with an interest in public land management, includ-
ing such individuals as conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials, Tribal officials, and academics. The diverse membership of each RAC is aimed at achieving a balanced outlook that the BLM needs for its mission, which is to manage the public lands for multiple uses. ”I value the advice given to the BLM by these citizen-based Resource Advisory Committees,” said BLM Director Bob Abbey. “The people who live, work, and recreate near or on BLM-managed lands deserve a formal voice on public land issues, and their input will enhance our agency’s ability to manage the public lands for multiple uses while conserving recontinued on page 11.....
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February 1, 2012
NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
2012 Property Tax Reduction Program
Library Storytime: Storytime is at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Camas County Public Library.
(Circuit Breaker) Apply between January 1 & April 16
Emergency Food and/or Clothing in Fairfield: If you need emergency food, please contact Ed at (208) 539-1160 or lighthousefood@gmx.com. If you are needing clothing, please call Shannon at (208) 764-3716. Camas County School District Board of Trustees currently has a vacant position in Trustee Zone 4 - Fairfield (most of town). Patrons residing in Zone 4 who are interested in filling this position may make application by submitting a letter of interest and a resume to Wendy Strickler, at the School District office, on 610 Soldier Road, Fairfield, or by email at wstrickler@d121.k12.id.us.
Give My Life a Smile Magic Valley Youth and Adult Services will host an Informational Meeting for anyone interested in helping children and youth in foster care. If you are interested in child welfare and the various ways to help, you are welcome to attend this free meeting.
Monday February 13th, at 6 p.m. Cassia Alternative School (1010 W. 17th, Burley) For more information, call MVYAS at 208-734-4435 or 1.888.ID.HEROES
Al-Anon and Women in Recovery Support Group every Tuesday 12 to 1 p.m. at the Walker Center Support for those in recovery as well as for family members and loved ones. We share our experiences strengths and hope. If you have concerns or questions about a loved one with addictions, you can call 934-5380. Leave a message if necessary.
the Walker Center is located at 605 11th Avenue East, Gooding
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What is the Property Tax Reduction Program? The Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) program reduces property taxes* for qualifiedapplicants. The amount of reduction is based on income for the previous calendar year. If you qualify, the property taxes on your home and up to one acre of land may be reduced by as much as $1,320. *Property Tax Reduction benefits will not reduce solid waste, irrigation, or other fees charged by government entities. Who Qualifies? You may qualify for property tax reduction in 2012 if you: 1. Owned and lived in a home or mobile home in Idaho that was your primary residence before April 15, 2012 (You may qualify if you lived in a care facility or nursing home. Contact your county assessor for information.), and 2. Had income of $28,000 or less for 2011, and 3. Met one or more of the following status requirements as of January 1, 2012: • Age 65 or older • Widow(er) • Blind • Fatherless or motherless child under 18 years of age • Former prisoner of war/hostage • Veteran with a 10% or more service-connected disability or receiving a pension from Veterans Affairs for a nonservice-connected disability • Disabled as recognized by the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, or Federal Civil Service How to Apply 1. Contact your county assessor for application materials. The office is listed under County Offices in your telephone directory. 2. Complete an application. The assessor’s office can help you. When you file your application, you must provide proof of: income, medical expenses, and the requirement(s) you meet (age 65 or older, blind, VA disability, etc.) 3. File the application with your assessor’s office by April 16. If you don’t have all of your income information, fill out as much of the application as you can and file it by the April 16 deadline. You must apply for your 2012 property tax reduction between January 1 and April 16, 2012. You must apply and qualify each year to receive this benefit. Property tax reductions are not renewed automatically. If your application is approved, your property tax reduction will appear on your December 2012 tax bill. Additional Tax Relief Options The Property Tax Deferral Program offers certain qualified individuals a way to defer property taxes on their home and up to one acre of land. A qualified applicant may qualify separately for this program or use this program along with the Property Tax Reduction Program to provide additional property tax assistance. Deferred taxes and interest must be repaid to the state of Idaho when ownership of the property changes or the property no longer qualifies for the Homeowner’s Exemption.
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Gooding Apartments Change Hands Last week, Thomas Mannscreck, President of Thomas Development Co. out of Boise revealed changes planned for the over 30 year old Westside Court Apartment complex in Gooding. Thomas and Barbara Mannscreck, Chief Administrative Officer, spent Monday, January 23rd, informing Westside residence and Gooding city officials of their plans after the completion of their acquasision, expected at the end of May. According to Mannscreck, remodeling and upgrades will begin at the end of summer and take place quickly before winter sets in. (photo & story by Mary Hansen)
50 Year Reunion The class of 1962 is planning a “50 year” reunion during the Camas County 2012 Fair. Some of us have met a couple of time and we are excited to get everyone involved. Their are a few that attended school with us during our 12 years that we have been unable to locate. I would appreciate it if anyone who might know of the following people could either call Virginia Churchman at 208-886-2128 or e-mail me at jrvchurc@q.com. Their names are: Richard Phillips, Angela Phillips, Carol Murray, Harry Noel, Sharon Tracy, and Cassie Stein. If anyone that did not go to school with us is interested we would love to have you.
Spring Fling Valentine Dinner Tickets are now available for the NCMC Foundation annual “Spring Fling” which will be held on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14 at the Gooding Country Club. A no-host bar begins at 6:00 p.m. with a flank steak dinner and chocolate fountain dessert catered by Carmen Stevens and Cathy Pavkov to follow at 7 p.m. Community members are invited to celebrate the special day in grand style with friends and neighbors. Tickets are $50 and are available from Foundation Board Members or at the hospital reception desk. Seating is limited, so everyone is urged to purchase tickets early.
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D EATH & S ERVICE N OTICES Paul L. Koyle, 75, a resident of Gooding, died Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Luke’s M.V.R.M.C. In Twin Falls. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Gooding L.D.S. Church. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel and on Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Jearldine R. “Jerry” Cannon, 79, a resident of Gooding, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. A memorial service was held on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Desert Hills Church of the Nazarene in Gooding under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Inurnment will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Springfield Memorial Cemetery in Springfield, Oregon. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456
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Letter to the Editor Super Tuesday Opinion Piece Submitted by Chairman Norm Semanko On Super Tuesday, March 6th, the day of Idaho’s Republican Presidential Nomination Caucus, every county in the state will hold a County Caucus. Instead of selecting Idaho’s nominee for the GOP presidential candidate at the polls in the May primaries, voters must show up to participate in their counties’ Caucuses. Idaho has 32 delegates to send to the national convention. That is more delegates than Iowa, New Hampshire or Nevada. Idaho will be a big, early prize for the winning Republican Presidential candidate, and we should expect to see candidates paying more attention to Idaho Republican voters. Idaho deserves a voice in the Presidential nominating process. Folks in Carey, Idaho deserve to have the same input on our next president as folks in Concord, New Hampshire. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case in recent Presidential election cycles. Many states have moved their primaries or caucuses to earlier dates, leaving states like Idaho lagging far behind. In creating the new Idaho Caucus, we were able to pick the best parts of the systems already in place throughout the country so that we could implement a new system quickly and effectively. The two largest problems of the primary system were the timing and the non-binding delegates. The Caucus system fixes both. Previously, only six states had primaries later than Idaho’s. With a large majority of states casting their votes early in the process, the nominee is usually decided by late February or March, and, with the Idaho Primary coming months later, in late May, we had no real voice on who became the Republican Presidential nominee. With the Caucus system, leading Presidential candidates may see Idaho as an important piece to their strategies to win the nomination. Another result of the new Caucus system is that candidates can now be confident in receiving all the delegates that are pledged, incentivizing them to come to Idaho to seek the support of Idaho voters and to consider many of the issues important to Idaho voters. Furthermore, any candidate who receives more than 50% of the statewide County Caucus delegates total will be awarded all 32 Idaho delegates for the Republican National Convention. The Idaho Republican Party will play a supporting role to help make the process work and to help educate the counties and their leadership on how the Caucus system will be conducted. All registered Republican voters are eligible to vote in their respective County Caucuses. Voters may register to vote as Republicans as they enter the Caucus site, but are encouraged to do so ahead of time to avoid long lines. The voting will be conducted by secret ballot and takes place in successive rounds. Each round, low votegetters are eliminated until a candidate receives a simple majority of the votes. Join us in the historic, first ever Idaho Republican Party Presidential Nomination Caucus on March 6th in your county. (To learn more details about your County’s Caucus, visit us at www.idaho-republican-caucus.com). Together we can make Idaho relevant in the decision of our next GOP presidential candidate.
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Diane Marie Jackson Young I, Diane Marie Jackson Young, went to be with my Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 22, 2012. I was born on December 17, 1950 in Boise, Idaho, the first of five children to Harry and Katherine Jackson. I was raised in the Meridian area, and I attended school in Meridian. I attended some college but never earned any degrees. While in high school, I had a bus driver named Rodger Takeitoff, who gave me my nickname Dopey, it has stuck with me throughout the years. Forever known as Dopey Diane. On December 4, 1967, I married the love of my life and my bestfriend, Clyde Thomas Young, Jr. We were married at the Chapel of Bells in Reno, Nevada. I got to spend 44 years with the man I love. Over the years we moved around a lot and finally in 1975 we moved to Wendell, where we stayed ever since. In 1980, Tom and I started working on the ambulance, and we made a life together helping others. I was with the ambulance service until 2001 when my health wouldn’t allow me to do it anymore. I worked at Walmart in Jerome for about five years. In 1981, I was diagnosed with Lupus. I had a long hard battle, beating all the odds. Thirty-three years later I lost the fight for good. My favorite things to do are spending time with Tom fishing, camping, and going to Ohio to see Tom’s family and friends. My greatest joy in life was spending time with my three beautiful children and my grandbabies. I loved to do crafts, reading and going to Jackpot. I always had something to do. I never met a person I didn’t love. I have met so many great friends over the years. So many memories and special times, with so many special people. God Bless you all! Know always I will love you all forever. I am survived by my husband, Tom Young of Wendell, Idaho; my mother, Katherine Jackson of Emmett, Idaho; my step mother-in-law and friend, Brin Dyer of Nevada, Ohio; my three beautiful children; Charity (Robert) Fulmer of Wendell, Idaho, Tom (Adora) Young of Buhl, Idaho, and Vicky (Marty) Knowlton of Gooding, Idaho; my step daughter, Niciena (Keith) Poe of Galaxy, Virginia; my only brother, Randy (Connie) Jackson of Emmett, Idaho; my three sisters, Janet (Jess) Rice of Kingsman, Arizona, Kristy (Tracy) Hunt of Emmett, Idaho, and Robin (Bryan) Collar of Baker City, Oregon; my ten beautiful grand children and three and one-half great grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, sister and brother-in-laws and my best friend of over 50 years, Connie Literal. I will be reunited with my daddy, Harry Jackson; my sister, Vicki Ford; my grandson, Bradley Eberhard; my mother-in-law, Virginia May; my father-in-law, Clyde Young; a special sisterin-law, Koni Leach; and two special brother-in-laws, Dean Martin and Gene Ford. My family welcomes all to come to a Celebration of Life and potluck this Saturday, February 4, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 504 Washington Street in Gooding.
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Your Local Library... More Than Just Books! Camas Library - Bits & Bytes First Tuesday at Two
The First Tuesday at Two Reader’s Group will meet Tuesday, February 7th at two p.m. in the Library meeting room. As usual we will talk about books we have read and even good movies we’ve seen. Remember everyone is welcome!
Good Books & More at the Library The Camas County Public Library has a great selection of new books and videos for all ages and if you can’t find what you want, ask Marilyn to get it through the inter-library loan system. Computers are always available for public use with great internet high speed access at no charge to you. The library provides a vast source of entertainment and knowledge especially during the winter months, so come in for a visit.
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Gooding Public Library Marry Christmas & Happy 2012 Please call 934-4089 or visit at: 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 -------------Copies of the 2011 federal income tax forms have arrived and are available for distribution. We also have information for those who wish to submit electronically.
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Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Weekly Activities Pool & Pinochle (Mon-Thur) Shuffle board (Wed) Quilting Social (Thur) Duplicate Bridge (Fri) Breakfast (7:30-10) 1st Saturday of the Month: Saturday Night Pinochle 2nd & 4th Saturday ------------------
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$2.50 (2-9) ~ $4.50 (10-59) Lunch Suggested Donation for those over 60 - $4.00 Weekly Activities Quilting ~ Pool ~ Puzzles Board Games & Cards Art Class Thursday 10-1 Game Day - 3rd Friday Breakfast Fundraiser (8-10) 2nd Saturday of the Month: $4.00 for seniors; $5.00 7-59; $2.50 3-6; under 3 Free --------------------------
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Breakfast - 7:30 to 10 Monday, Feb. 6 Chicken & Noodles w/ Orange Slices, Jello and... Muffins Tuesday, Feb. 7 Bean Soup & Corn Bread w/ Veggies, Cole Slaw and... Pudding Wednesday, Feb. 8 Spaghetti & Garlic Bread w/ Veggies & Dessert --------
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Menu Thursday, Feb. 2 (Richfield) Egg Salad Sandwich w/ Vegetable Soup and... Lemon Pie Friday, Feb. 3 (Shoshone) Meat Loaf & Mac n’Cheese w/ Green Beans, Hot Rolls and... Fruit & Cookies Monday, Feb. 6 (Richfield) Baked Potato Bar w/ Fruited Jello Tuesday, Feb. 7 (Shoshone) Chicken Tenders & Rice w/ Squash & Hot Rolls Wednesday, Feb. 8 (Shoshone) Chicken Salad Sandwich w/ Onion Rings, Fruit and... Peanut Butter Pie
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Area Churches Sunday Services: LDS Dietrich - 181 S. 650 E. Fairfield - 400 Aluras W. Gooding - 1228 Main Street Shoshone - 507 N. Greenwood Richfield - 440 E Hyw 93
Shoshone First Baptist (205 East 5th) 9:45 a.m. Assembly of God (118 W. 4th) 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Catholic (215 West B) Sat. at 5 p.m. Christ Episcopal (104 West B) 9 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (310 E. 6th) 10 a.m. New Hope Lutheran (Hwy 93 & West B) 9 a.m. United Methodist - Shoshone (2nd & West C) 10 a.m. United Methodist - Richfield (3rd & Latah) 8:30 a.m. Richfield Community (410 S. Main) 10 a.m.
Gooding Assembly of God (204 Montana) 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church (504 Washington) 11 a.m. Solid Rock Baptist (2148 Main Street) 9:45 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic (1515 California) 9 a.m. First Christian Church (334 4th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Trinity Episcopal (125 7th Ave. W.) 11 a.m. Lutheran Calvary (21st & California) 9 a.m. United Methodist (805 Main Street) 11:15 a.m. Desert Hills Nazarene (129 6th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Bliss Community (503 E. Hwy 30) 11 a.m.
Fairfield Community Church (617 Soldier Road) 11 a.m. Foothills Baptist Church (119 Poplar E.) 9:45 a.m. Immaculate Conception Chapel (201 Camas W.) TBA Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (213 Poderosa E.) 10 a.m.
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Legislative News from Representative Donna Pence This has been the Higher Education Week around the Capitol. College and University Presidents have been presenting to JFAC (Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee) and the Education Committees. Reoccurring themes include the need to enhance salaries before they lose more of their experienced and valuable researchers and professors to better paying institutions. The Presidents talked about how enrollment increases have resulted in larger class loads as Universities struggle to do more with less. They are asking for occupancy costs to furnish new buildings that have come on-line during our recent budget reductions, full funding of new enrollment costs, and support to expanded private-public partnerships to fund research and programs at their institutions. All the institutions have developed on-line versions of their existing classes to help alleviate the shortage of available seats for all who wish to enroll. There is also a likelihood of the guns on campus bill returning this year and the Community Colleges specifically have been vocal about their opposition. We heard directly from the Student Body Presidents reiterating the students desire to make this a local control issue decided by each individual campus’s residents. I would like to clarify two facts about last week’s on-line class discussion. The State Board of Education made the decision last summer of requiring two online classes, one asynchronous and one synchronous, for each student high school student, not Superintendent Luna. However, to facilitate approval of the rules, his office offered to bring a rule next year dropping the asynchronous class requirement in response to concerns expressed by the committees and others. We heard HB 404 often referred to as the “Anti-Occupy Boise” bill. It passed with only 16 dissenting votes despite some excellent oration. We will see what happens in the Senate over the next week or so. I am looking forward to the work of the reconvened Redistricting Commission. On Thursday they resumed deliberations to realign the Districts under Supreme Court guidelines restricting to 5 the number of Counties to be split. I was pleased that the same court ruled that Speaker Denny and Norm Semanko did not have the authority to fire their appointees to the commission. I fully respect the integrity of both Deloris Crow and Randy Hansen and have confidence in their ability to join with the other 4 commissioners to fairly and impartially carry out the process. They did submit a new plan and I sincerely hope this one is the final one so that everyone can move forward with election preparations. Our delegation enjoyed visiting with City officials from Bellevue, Ketchum, and Gooding, who were in town for the Association of Idaho Cities meetings. We also met with local Irrigation District personnel and directors from our four counties who were here for the Idaho Water Users annual meeting. We greatly appreciate all the service these individuals give to District 25. The rate of Bill introduction is rapidly increasing and I look forward to keeping you informed as to their effect on District 25.
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Open House On Natural Gas Development District 9 legislators announced today they will hold an open house in Weiser to discuss the regulatory functions of state agencies related to natural gas development in Idaho. Sen. Monty Pearce, Speaker Lawerence Denney, and Rep. Judy Boyle, along with representatives of several state agencies, will provide information and answer questions about the proposed laws and regulations governing oil and gas development. The meeting will be Feb. 2, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Vendome Event Center, located at 309 State Street in Weiser. From 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., residents will be able to view informational materials on display and talk to state officials informally. Tom Schultz, director of the Idaho Department of Lands and secretary to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, will make an informational presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be a question-and-answer session in which residents will be able to ask the state officials questions and express ideas or concerns about natural gas development. Rep. Judy Boyle will moderate the question-andanswer session. Representatives of the Idaho Department of Lands, Governor’s Office of Energy Resources, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, and Idaho Department of Water Resources will help answer questions from citizens.
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February 1, 2012
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Have you heard anyone say, “That is so Johnny, or That is so Betty!” It means that everything is about that person from mannerisms up. When someone says “That’s so Idaho!” What do you think they mean? To many it is Sun Valley, the Snake River, or even potatoes. My first thought would be that Idaho is behind the times, which in some cases we are. If you thought potatoes you would be closer to being right. One of my good friends said she had never heard of finger steaks until she arrived in Idaho. I had a hard time believing she had not heard of finger steaks. She assured me that she wasn’t joking. I guess while in other states I never thought to order finger steaks. With finger steaks being sold in Idaho as long as I have been alive, I thought nothing of them being an “Idaho Thing”. I guess I was raised with them. I have asked many other people from other states about the breaded steak and all their responses are, “It’s an Idaho Thing!” I guess Idaho gets the credit for finger steaks. Milo Bybee, a butcher for the United States Forest Service said he invented finger steaks, while working in McCall, Idaho. He said he was wondering what to do with leftover tenderloin scraps. The finger steak was born. He later (1946) went to work as a cook at the Torch Restaurant in Boise, Idaho. Whether he got the recipe from the restaurant owners or he created it, the credit still goes to Idaho (Boise) for finger steaks. B&D Foods, founded in 1972, another Boise based business, produced the frozen signature finger steaks. They were supplied to a restaurant chain called the Red Steer. (Do any of you remember those in the Boise area?) The battered meat strip is so closely tied to Idaho that when the state quarters were being plotted out, the finger steak was one of the art designs submitted to be on the Idaho quarter. (New term for 2 bit steak) Fry sauce was coined to be an Idaho signature because it was an Idaho-Utah thing. Actually Utah gets the credit for the sauce. The Artic Circle chain invented it around 1948 (One part ketchup and three parts mayonnaise). I don’t know if everyone needed fry sauce to put on early finger steaks or not. The fry sauce became popular on french fries after WWII. As far as I’m concerned finger steaks get the food group “Ketchup” as opposed to the mayo sauce. If I had to use the fry sauce, I guess I’d have to go back to eating “SPAM” on a regular basis. I think someone should start a finger steak chain East of the Rocky Mountains. Then things would be an “Idaho Thing” again with Idaho Potatoes, Idaho Beef, and all goods and services Idaho. This is my Idaho order of a “Cup of Tee”, finger steaks and fries please.
Tee Hurd
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Faith & Religion Religion vs. Relationship by L.T. Housman The internet is an interesting place for people to share ideas, particularly on YouTube. While I try to avoid getting my “religion” from such places, some young people recently brought a video to my attention, and asked my opinion. In that video, a young man talked about why he “hates religion, but loves Jesus.” It was a poem set to music (they call it rap) describing how religion has failed to teach the truth of God’s Word. His main point (as I understood it) was that religion is man searching for God, while Jesus is about God searching for man. While I would not go as far as to say, “I hate religion,” I do agree that religion often leads people away from God rather than to Him, and many churches harbor what I call “false Christians.” These are the people who think that attending a particular church (usually the one with all the “powerful” people) will give them some sort of standing with God. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Churches that harbor false Christian often have programs for everything and everyone. They smile and shake your hand as you come through the door. Everything about these kinds of churches is wonderful. But... if you have a real problem, they have no answers other than “God will bless you...” if you do all the right things (attend their church, tithe, vote for the right people, etc.). And therein lies the mistake of religion – religion believes that the Law (or some man-made form of it) is capable of saving a person from the consequences of sin. That is a lie. The Law (the Ten Commandments and other Old Testament rules) only serve one purpose - to reveal our sins and to condemn us to eternal separation from God. Knowing all that, I guess I have to agree with the young man in the video. Religion (at least as it is practiced in most churches) is something that drives people away from God, or gives people a false sense of salvation. Thankfully, Jesus Christ did not come to our world to establish a religion. He came to start a relationship... with you. P.S. If you would like to watch the aforementioned video, go to the “bball1989 channel” on YouTube, and look for “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus.” It has created quite a stir among... “religious” people. P.P.S. Don’t mistake “false Christians” with the fallen people who are truly seeking God. False people are arrogant and hateful. Fallen people are humble and loving. ----------------To ask Mr. Housman a question, send your message to: housman@reborn.com
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...Staying Healthy continued safe from unscrupulous individuals), but some regulations just increase costs by imposing unreasonable requirements on healthcare facilities. For example: if a nursing home has a resident who makes any kind of suicide threat, that home must (in most cases) move that resident to a mental health facility or risk the possibility of having the home shut down if that resident follows through with the threat. A shut down can and will happen even if every other resident in the home is perfectly okay. Here in Southern Idaho that is a major problem because nursing home residents need other healthcare services and there is only one small mental health facility capable of proving that kind of care. Suicide is a rather complex problem, but the simple act of a resident falling down can also cause major problems for a nursing home. No one wants to fall down, but for many older people, that can be inevitable. Nursing home must do everything in their power to eliminate that possibility, even if that might include tying a resident down to a bed or chair. If they can’t, the resident might be required to move to a different type of facility, a facility where it doesn’t matter if they fall down. Another area of rising healthcare costs is at hospitals. There is an increasing tendency for hospitals to discharge patients as quickly as possible. One reason for this is to reduce costs, and in many cases, a patient will recover just as well or better at home. The more important reason (for the hospital) is to reduce liability – the longer a patient is in a hospital, the more likely something deleterious might happen. Unfortunately, too many patients are being discharged too early, or without someone (a family physician or a relative) to take care of them. The result is that many individuals are discharged from a hospital, have complications, and end up being readmitted to the hospital. This costs insurance companies, the patient, and very often the taxpayers, lots of money. These “transitional” expenses can often be eliminated by giving the patient one or two extra days in the hospital, or by simply making sure the patient has proper resources outside the hospital. Healthcare in Idaho - or more specifically, the cost of healthcare - is a complicated problem that offers few simple answers. Our politicians must balance the obligations of existing programs with the cost of having the government provide services that could be provided cheaper and more efficiently by private healthcare providers.
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MID-WINTER LECTURE Thursday, February 9, Dr. Russ Tremayne, presenting “The Lion and The Elephant,” he will speak on how Senator Frank Church and Church’s childhood idol, Senator William Borah, both helped to shape 20th century American Foreign Policy. Tremayne will survey the careers of both men and examine the major foreign policy issues of their time, including World Wars I & II, the Cuban Revolution and the Panama Canal Treaty. Tremayne has been teaching history for 31 years, including a long tenure at the College of Southern Idaho. He has a BA and Master’s degree from Boise State University and a PhD from University of Washington, where he wrote his dissertation on Senator Frank Church. He is a former professor of the year and Phi Theta Kappa advisor of the year, is a co-founder of Preservation Twin Falls, and volunteers for many historical projects throughout the Magic Valley. Each year, he is instrumental in presenting the annual CSI Civil Liberties Symposium. Lecture begin at 7 pm at the CSI North Side Campus, 202 14th Avenue East (the “Round Building” at the ISDB Campus) in Gooding, and are free and open to the public.
Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today’s date: December 30, 2011 File No.: 7021.10673 Sale date and time (local time): April 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM Sale location: on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 Property address: 322 E Camas Ave 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: Robert A. Hernandez, and Leah M. Traister, husband and wife Original trustee: Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender Recording date: 02/12/2007 Recorder’s instrument number: 080431 County: Camas Sum owing on the obligation: as of December 30, 2011: $37,221.02 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: Lots 5 and 6 Block 24 of the City of Fairfield, according to the official plat thereof, on file in the Office of the County Recorder, Camas County, Idaho. 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# 7021.10673) 1002.206652-FEI published on 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 & 2/1, 2012
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Classes at CSI Northside Center Miracle Hot Springs Retreat The College of Southern Idaho’s Community Education Center is offering a retreat, hosted by Lori Head, at Miracle Hot Springs, in Hagerman, on Saturday, February 4 beginning at 1 pm. Retreat participants will enjoy an afternoon of rest, relaxation and learn how to gain better health. This retreat at the Magic Hot Springs dome will offer various types of yoga, gyrokinesis, meditation and aromatherapy. After you learn, stay for an evening of relaxing with new friends, which includes soaking, massages, private lessons and consultations, water therapy and a Sunday morning bonus class “Chi Gong” from 8-9 am. Students wishing to stay the night may share in a potluck dinner and stay over in the dome. The cost to register is $50. Class size is limited so early registration is suggested. For more information, visit communityed.csi.edu. or call (208)732-6442. ------------------------------Computers Made Simple, taught by Randy Bow, beginning Tuesday, February 7 at the North Side Campus in Gooding. Join other students in this hands-on class and see how computers can make life easier. In this beginner’s course, students will learn computer vocabulary, practice creating, editing and managing Word documents and learn the basics of Outlook. Navigating the internet and sending, receiving and forwarding e-mails and attachments will also be covered. The material will be taught in a relaxed and stress-free environment with help from the instructor. Computers Made Simple will be held on Tuesdays, February 7 28 at CSI North Side Center in Gooding from 6:30-8 pm. The cost to register is $45. --------------------------------Beginner’s Spanish, taught by Mike Kerr, beginning Tuesday, February 7 at the North Side Campus in Gooding. Many may not realize it, but they may already know a considerable amount of Spanish. This class is the place to learn more. With a fun book and a fluent bilingual instructor, students will be amazed at how fast they learn to speak Spanish with a good vocabulary, understanding of grammar, and a Spanish accent. Along with key verbs and phrases, instructor Mike Kerr will teach questions and answers, numbers, dates, and much more as students learn to express themselves in the Spanish language. Beginner’s Spanish will be held on Tuesdays, February 7 28 at CSI North Side Center in Gooding from 7-9 pm. The cost to register is $50 and students will be required to purchase a book the first night of class. --------------------------------Students may register for any of these classes by calling (208) 934-8678 or (208) 732-6442.
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...BLM RAC continued sources for future generations.” Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees, who must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council’s geographical area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision making. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations; a completed background information nomination form; and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications. The RAC nomination form can be downloaded from the following location: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/info/resource_advisory.html The five RAC positions open on the Twin Falls District RAC are in the following category/ies: Two Openings in Category One - Public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation. One Opening in Category Two - Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations. Two Openings in Category Three - Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in natural sciences; and the public-at-large. Nominations should be sent by March 12, 2012 to Heather Tiel-Nelson, Twin Falls District BLM, 2536 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID 83301; (208) 736-2352.
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Do You Have old furniture? Home decor items? Antiques? The Other Side of Yesterday is looking to fill their floor with “New to You” inventory. We are looking for dressers, hutches, tables, chairs, etc. Check your barns, you’ll be surprised at what we want!
For Rent For Rent: 3 bdrm, 1 bath Fairfield home. 2 car garage and fully fenced yard. It has hard wood floors, wood burning stove and an amazing view, a must see! $600.00 a month plus utilities. Call 764-2000, ask for Alyssa Shoshone Rental: Small 2 bed 1, bath home (517 West C). $425 per month, $300 deposit. Pets OK. No smoking. Call Betty at 309-0318 For Rent: 2 bedroom caretaker house. $300 or less a month. Depending on how much help around ranch you are willing to give. Electricity and internet included, newly remodeled. Fairfield 208-764-2323. Shoshone Rentals – 1 to 4 bdrm houses & 1 bdrm Apts. Short-term ok for the Apts. Call Marie 420-3172 For Rent: 3 bed, 1 bath home in Shoshone (309 N Burch Street). $600 per month $200 deposit. Call 208-454-9814 or e-mail vivrantvic@gmail.com Newer House for Rent: 3/2 with two car garage in Fairfield. Very clean and energy efficient - duel pane windows. Rent, or will consider option to buy. $575 per month, includes water & sewer. Call Jamie 208-3091560 or Jim 916-920-0545.
FOR SALE For Sale: 30’ Ace Roller harrow. Also, 30’ Great Plains Grain Drill with seeder. Call Marvin France at 539-2355. GE Washer. Works great. $100 OBO Call 208 431-0302 or 208.721.0302 For Sale: 1947 Ford 2N tractor. Alternator, new coil, runs good, $1900. Call 208-989-0499 For Sale: Clean Mattress & Box spring, 39”x76” $75. Adjustable metal frame $55. Small electric snow blower $50. OBO Call 764-2886. Heat-n-Glow freestanding Black Cast Iron Direct Vent Propane Fireplace/Stove w/logs. Glass front panel, fan attached and includes 20ft. stainless steel chimney pipe. Asking $1,100. Call (208)-764-2820 Heavy Duty Rotary Hammer: Milwaukee Model 5300, all accessories w/metal case, plus 12 bits - $200. Call 358-2021.
Services Mending & Alterations, replace zippers of all kinds, hemming, patching, work on military & police uniforms, and sewing, etc. Call Kathy at 208-837-6267. Have drop-off locatations in Fairfield and Gooding. Must call for information.
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