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Camas County Lawsuit Comes to an End On Friday of last week, the Idaho Supreme Court issued a ruling in Martin vs. Smith/Camas County. The ruling was a mixed bag for both parties. The case, which started in 2007, ended up with an injunction against Camas County and an award of over $72,000 in attorney fees and costs to George Martin. The district court held that Camas County, on multiple occasions, acted without a reasonable basis in fact or law when it approved changes to its Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Supreme Court reversed the injunction and the award purely on the basis of “standing.” This was partly because of subsequent changes in the law, and partly because Mr. Martin conceded that last year’s ruling by the court (Martin vs. Camas County) was controlling in regards to standing in this case. In its appeal, Camas County tried to argue that the district court erred in not awarding attorney fees to the county and also asked for attorney fees on appeal, on the basis that Mr. Martin did not have a reasonable basis in law for bringing his complaint against the county. The Supreme Court rejected those requests because Camas County failed to support its assertion that the district court erred. The court also found no evidence to support the assertion that Mr. Martin pursued this claim merely to harass Camas County. The court stated, “We conclude that Martin has acted reasonably on appeal, by conceding arguments and not making frivolous arguments.” The court further clarify this issue by saying that Camas County erred in assuming that losing a case on the issue of “standing” is the same thing as making an unreasonable argument without basis in the law. This ruling by the Supreme Court did not change any of the conclusions made by the district court regarding procedural shortcomings, conflict of interest, or deficiencies in public records. It did, however, make those findings of facts irrelevant in this particular lawsuit.
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1A-D2 Girls Basketball Tournament Tonight the Camas Musher Ladies will be playing the Richfield Tigers for third place in the District Tournament in Gooding. After that game, the Championship game will be played between Carey and Dietrich. The first game should be at 6 p.m., but check with your school.
Fairfield to Hold Downtown Workshop Over the last few year, the City of Fairfield has made a number of improvements to its downtown area. While the City Council would like to continue working on those projects, they need feedback from the community on what the business community and the residents want to see, and what is the best way of acheiving the goal of making the downtown area the best it can be. To that end, the Fairfield Downtown Committee will hold a public workshop on Tuesday, February 19th, to review the goals to move forward with a Downtown Revitalization Plan. The workshop will consist of a brief overview of the business survey results from June 2012. The majority of the workshop will be an open discussion on the Downtown Committee’s top 5 goals. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Megan Stelma with questions (208) 481-1358 or email to: pandzfairfield@frontier.com. The workshop will be held at the Senior Center on February 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Project Graduation Coming up soon to a School near you! If you would like to donated to this yearly celebration,.. please contact the school office.
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NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
Senior Night for Camas
Lincoln County AA Meetings: Every Monday & Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Golden Years Senior Center (218 N. Rail St. West). Also, Alanon meetings helds every 3rd Sunday.
Camas County Schools will have Senior Night for Boys Basketball and Cheerleaders at this Friday’s home game at 7 p.m. ---------------------------------------
Mass at Immaculate Conception Chapel will be Sunday February 10th at 2 pm, followed by a potluck for all. The Chapel will be open all day Ash Wednesday, the 13th for anyone wishing ashes and/or a opportunity for quiet reflection. The Stations of the Cross will end the day at 6:30 pm.
Senior Night for Dietrich
Fairfield Food Bank: Friday, February 15th, at the Lighthouse Church from 3 to 5 p.m. If you need emergency food, please contact Ed at (208) 539-1160 or send a message to lighthousefood@gmx.com. If you are needing clothing, please call Shannon at (208) 764-3716.
Camas Library - Bits & Bytes Storytime at the Library Bring your kids to the Camas County Public Library every Thursday at 10:30 to hear a great story followed by coloring or crafts.
Hours Monday 12:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday - 10:00 to 5:30 Tue, Wed & Fri - 12:30 to 5:30
607 Soldier Road, Fairfield ~ 764-2553
Richfield District Library 105 South Main Street ~ 487-1242 Tuesday: 2-6 & Thursday: 10-6
Story Time Starts again on February 7th Come Join the Fun at 10:30 a.m.
the Shoshone Library 211 South Rail West ~ 886-2843
Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Open Tuesday thru Saturday Tuesday - 12 to 5 Wed - 12 to 7 Thurs - 11 to 4 Fri - 12 to 5 Sat - 12 to 3
Gooding Public Library 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
The Dietrich Boys Basketball Team will host Carey this Friday at 6 p.m. Along with the Senior Night celebration, there will be an Authentic Mexican Dinner starting at 5 p.m. They’ll serve until 7:30. $5 per plate or $20 per family. The Fairfield American Legion will hold their annual
Crab Feed ~ Saturday, February 16th You can buy tickets from any Legion Member or by calling 764-2223 or 358-2214
Tickets are $35 each... Limited to 200 Dungeon opens at 5:30 ~ Crabs come out at 7:00 p.m. The evening will also include a drawing for a Mossberg Model 270 bolt action Rifle w/scope
Basques in the West The Basques have been around for generations adding their vibrant culture to the West. Who are the Basques? Why did they immigrate to the Western United States? How and why did they retain many parts of their ancient culture? On February 7th & 8th, come enjoy this documentary by Brent Barras and Amaya Oxarango-ingram at the Twin Falls Center for the Arts (195 River Vista Pl, Twin Falls). Tickets are $8 and the showing starts at 8:00 p.m. Call (208) 734-2787 for more information.
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Women’s Book Club
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the Camas County Public Library New Book Selection! No Cost to Members! Books Provided by the Advocates Walk-ins Welcome! Call 208-788-4191 or 888-676-0066 for more information.
February 13th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
COWBOYS CARE! Caring Cowboys and Beef Counts (beefcounts.org, Caring Cowboys, or Beef Counts on Facebook) will be distributing beef to clients of Helping Hearts & Hands (237 Main Street) in Gooding County during regular food box distribution on February 13th. HH&H would like to thank Caring Cowboys for their support with our battle against hunger here in Gooding County.
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Gooding County Historical Society
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2013 holds a lot of promise for the Gooding Society
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A large number of the one-room school houses have disappeared completely or been repurposed into houses, barns, or sheds. The Gooding Museum is very fortunant to have the Thorn Creek School, and a lot of effort is being put into preserving it, filling it with school related items, and making it safe for visitors. Your help and financial contributions will help with the physical repairs necessary make the building usable by the public. Historic artifacts pertaining to Gooding County come to the museum from some unusual places. The Mountain Home Museum recently shared two class rings believed to be from Gooding College. Investigation is needed to determine if they are from the College or the High School. Also donated were photo albums with photos pertaining to College athletic events, musical, and drama. Not all of the photographs have names written on them identifying the individuals. There is an opportunity to host Smithsonian Exhibits at the Gooding Museum, but one of the requirements is that the museum be open for 35 hours a week for the period of time those items are exhibited. Because the Gooding County Museum functions strictly with volunteers, these ordinary people are limited by the amount of time they can serve and what types of things they are willing to do or physically capable of doing. If you would like to help with this project, please contact us at 208934-5318 and leave us a message and a phone number where we can contact you. It is a substantiated rumor that Ernie Sites will be the entertainer at the Gooding County 100th Birthday Gala on March 16, 2013. The celebration will be held at the Basque Center, where they will be fixing a great dinner for the evening. Purchase tickets from Sharon Cheney, or Lorri Robb at United Metals. The door prize will be a laptop computer (you must be in attendance to win this prize), and there will be other prizes to win or bid on for our annual fundraiser. The proceeds will be going toward the cement foundation for “Operation Schoolhouse”. Work on the new 2013 Exhibits in the Museum is proceeding and they get ready to reopen for the season on April 5th and 6th. If you have even a few hours a week to help with either the exhibits, or reorganizing some of the permanent collection items and the storage of them, please call the Museum at 934-5318 to see when work times will take place.
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Pearl M. Vanskike Pearl M. Vanskike, age 96, a resident of Fairfield, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Pearl was born to Earl J. and Effie Pearson on August 2, 1916 at the family home in Camas County, Idaho. She attended Crighton School with her brothers, Walter and Dale, through eight grades. While attending Camas County High School she boarded at the home of William and Ruby Vanskike where she became acquainted with her future husband Loy Vanskike. After graduation, Pearl spent summers cooking for farm crews on several Camas County farms. On January 17, 1937, she was married to Loy Vanskike at the home of her cousin Ina and Eddie Krahn in Gooding, Idaho. They returned to the prairie where they worked for farmers, Loy driving tractor and Pearl cooking for the hired hands. In 1941, they purchased forty acres west of Fairfield and began building their current home. Pearl was a constant helpmate in the construction and did most of the painting and papering of the home. In 1945, they purchased the local Charlie Graham Dairy. Washing the milking machines, cream separator and milk bottles were now added to her housekeeping, gardening and mothering duties. They delivered milk to Fairfield homes until Loy’s crippling accident in 1956. Pearl continued to milk the cows, no longer bottling or delivering milk but now shipping milk and cream to near-by processors. When cows became too hard to handle they sold the cows and started raising sheep. Once again Pearl learned new skills now feeding and helping with spring lambing. Due to Loy’s paralysis, Pearl was his “Right Hand“, holding nails, carrying tools, and anything else that required a second hand. Pearl was a charter member of the Fairfield Community Church. She was one of the original members of the “Ruth and Naomi Society”, she taught children’s Sunday School , Bible memory verses to Awana kids, and served on many committees and the Missions Board. She loved gardening, raising most of her own vegetables in a weed free garden. Her flower gardens were always well thought out and arranged. Trees did not always grow when and where she wanted them but she continued planting new trees until they grew. Cooking and baking also occupied many of her days. She always had desserts prepared for Loy’s sweet tooth. Her evenings were filled with knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed sewing, attending classes to learn clothes fitting and upholstery. Pearl is survived by her children Dorothy, Margie and Gordie, nine grand children, fourteen great grand children and four great- great grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, one sister-in-
Mary Ellen Heath Owings Mary Ellen Heath Owings, 86, a resident of Gooding, formerly of Glenns Ferry, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 in Twin Falls. Mary Ellen was born October 28, 1926, in King Hill, Idaho, to Edwin D. and Sylvia L. Hitesman Heath. She was raised and educated in King Hill graduating from High School. Mary Ellen married Tom Owings in May of 1946 in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. They were blessed with 4 children. She later married Bob McCarthy. Mary Ellen was a cook for Union Pacific Railroad, and owned and operated an upholstery shop in Gooding. Mary Ellen is survived by 2 sons, Sam William Owings, of Blue River, Oregon; and Thomas Dee Owings, of Glenns Ferry, Idaho; 1 daughter, Carla Gaye Darrow, of Boardman, Oregon; 7 sisters, Vera Wylie, Rosalie Heath, Mabel Fletcher, Margie Anderson, Joan Anderson, Hazel Nutsch, and Becky Heath Anderson; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; 2 husbands; 1 daughter, Kay Lynn Robirts; 1 grandson; 5 brothers; 1 sister; and 1 daughter-in-law. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Glenns Ferry. Inturnment will follow at Glenn Rest Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com. law and numerous cousins. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Fairfield Community Church in Fairfield. Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorial donations in Pearl’s name be made to either The Boise Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1494 Boise, Idaho 83701; or to Nursing Home Ministries, P.O. Box 22246 Portland, Oregon 97269-2246. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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B I T U A R Y LeeRoy Parker
LeeRoy Parker, 87, a resident of Gooding, formerly of Richfield, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his home in Gooding. LeeRoy was born on June 30, 1925, in Kiowa, Oklahoma, to Neil and Rosa Vaughen Parker. He was raised and educated in Oklahoma. LeeRoy married Lera Pauline Blair on September 6, 1945 in Pratt, Kansas. They moved to California for 1 year, and then back to Oklahoma and farmed for 4 years, then back to Tranquility, California in 1950, where he worked on a ranch. In 1955, they moved to Eureka, California, where he worked in a saw mill. The family moved to Richfield, Idaho on March 5, 1961, where they farmed and had dairy cows. In 1989, the family moved to town, then to Bliss in 1999, where they worked as caretakers. LeeRoy retired in 2009 to Gooding. One of Papa’s favorite activities in his younger years was to Jamboree with local cowboys and cowgirls. In his later years, he took great joy in participating in the lives of his great-grandchildren, and was blessed with three great-great-grandchildren. Papa gave each one their very own special nickname: “HighPockets”, “Trucker”, and “Smiley”. Nothing made Papa happier than being surrounded by the kids and watching them play. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Promise of Hope Hospice, John Fredrickson, and Papa’s neighbors Jaimie and Ryan Novis for all of their help and care. LeeRoy is survived by his loving wife, Pauline; 1 son, Terry Parker; 1 granddaughter, Angie Clark; 3 great-grandchildren, Taraysa Parker, Tel Clark, and Sheena Bingham; and 3 great-great-grandchildren, Machaon Parker Savedra, Tucker Bingham, and Ava Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Rosa Parker; and 2 sons, Roylee and Michael. A memorial graveside service was held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Richfield Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in LeeRoy’s name be made to Promise of Hope Hospice, 459 Locust St. N. Twin Falls, Idaho 83301 Under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I would like to discuss the foods that warm our hearts, make us feel cared for by that special someone and well.....how do I say this.....get us in the mood. The word is aphrodisiac. An aphrodisiac is defined as a substance that increases sexual desire. The term itself comes from the name of the Greek Goddess of sexuality and love, Aphrodite. In my opinion, the concept of an aphrodisiac is really a powerless one. If you eat this (fill in the blank) you will feel an increased need for affection and be more inclined to be passionate with your partner. So, unless you eat asparagus, bananas or oysters, you may not feel amorous? I disagree. Maybe oysters have some sort of vitamin or mineral compound that increases desires, but if you set a plate of oysters in front of me it would have the same effect as dirty socks. I’ve tried diligently to like oysters, but I just don’t have the ability to enjoy the taste or the texture. I agree with Gilda Radner’s character, Roseanne Roseannadanna, when she described oysters as “tiny little phlegm balls”. My definition of an aphrodisiac would be a food served by or shared with your sweetheart, a food that makes you feel loved or reminds you of experiences you have shared together. My friend, Sarah, describes her husband Matt’s taquitos and homemade guacamole as “falling in love all over again”. They are raising two small children now and life is very busy for both of them. Those taquitos are more special than fillet mignon because they remind her of how much she loves her husband. My step-mother, Sandy, comes from Danish decent and loves chocolate. My father ordered her a chocolate cake from a Danish bakery. He had it decorated with her favorite fresh flowers, daffodils. That’s an example of thoughtfulness and love expressed in food (and flower) form. Nice job Dad!! Here’s a Valentine’s hint for all you men out there. For most of us women it’s not about the bouquets of flowers or the boxes of chocolates. It’s the thought that counts. Last summer, I was at my guy Walt’s house having dinner with friends on the patio. Laura and John brought us Eskimo Pies for dessert. (A lovely choice by the way.) Walt went in the house and “prepared” our final course. He brought the pies out served unwrapped, plated and garnished with dried cranberries and chocolate sauce. As he served the pies he exclaimed, “I slaved in the kitchen and made these myself!” Although this was not exactly true, they were absolutely beautiful! The dessert looked like a photograph on the cover of a cookbook. There was just something about his presentation that warmed my heart and I will never look at Eskimo Pies in quite the same way....And every time I see one now, I think of him. Happy Valentine’s Day everybody! Don’t forget to show the one you love how much you care. Here’s a recipe to try if your valentine is a chocolate lover. 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 cups mascarpone cheese 1 package chocolate wafer cookies 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups fresh berries (combination of strawberries & blueberries works well in this recipe) chocolate shavings for garnish (optional) makes 8 servings Pour the chocolate chips into a medium size mixing bowl. Place bowl in the microwave and cook for one minute. Stir and place back in the microwave for another 30 seconds or more to melt the chocolate completely. (This can also be done in a double boiler.) Fold the mascarpone cheese into the melted chocolate and set aside. In a food processor or blender, process the chocolate cookies into crumbs. Add the melted butter and process again. Press cookie crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a 10-inch tart pan. Place the crust in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Remove crust from the refrigerator and spread the chocolate and mascarpone mixture over the top. Place berries on top and garnish with chocolate shavings. (Chocolate shavings can be made by scraping a chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler.) Before serving, whip cream and sugar together with an electric mixture until stiff. Slice pie into wedges and serve with whipped cream.
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Sunday Church Services Gooding Assembly of God (204 Montana) 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church (504 Washington) 11 a.m. First Southern Baptist (2245 California) 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) 1 p.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 (201 Camas W.) 2nd Sunday Lighthouse Christian (213 Poderosa E.) 10 a.m.
LDS Dietrich - 181 S. 650 E. Fairfield - 400 Aluras W. Gooding - 1228 Main Street Shoshone - 507 N. Greenwood Richfield - 440 E Hyw 93
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Senior Center NEWS
Hagerman 837-6120 140 East Lake Street
Center & Thrift Shop Open: M W F (8 to 2) Home Delivery Available
Special Events Shoshone: AARP Tax Help Feb. 19th & March 5th Gooding: Pinochle w/ Shoshone Feburary 12th 1:30 Shoshone: Energy Assistance Reps. February 13th, 9 to 12
The Camas Senior & Community Center - 764-2226
(129 Willow Avenue West)
Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $4.50 (10-59) $4.00 for those over 60 (Suggested Donation) February 8th - Lunch: Strip/Flank Steak w/ Baked Potatoes, Veggies, Salad, Fruit & Dessert Also... Tracy Gill and Phil Brackenbury (with the help of Conny Williamson) will show Pictures and Talk about their recent Trip to Vietnam Fresh Home-made Pie and Ice Cream will be served during the activity. Everyone Welcome! --------------------------------------------
Saturday, February 9, Breakfast: French Toast, Toppings, Ham, Baked Oatmeal, Peaches, Drinks. Price: By Donation
Special Event: Nine Ball Pool Tournament Sign up to play at the Center or contact James Mingus - 764-2797 Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, let us know if you have special dietary needs such as allergies to food.
Shoshone/Richfield 886-2369 / 487-2722 218 N Rail St. W / 130 S Main Lunch: 2.00 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4.00 for those over 60 (Suggested Donation) Quilting & Exercise (Mon) Bingo Pinochle (Tue & Fri) Black out Bingo (Wed) Breakfast (8:00-10:00) 3rd Saturday of the Month -----------------------
Thursday, Feb. 7 (Richfield) Roast Beef Sand & Soup and... Coconut Cream Pie
Friday, Feb. 8 (Shoshone) Meatballs & Gravy with Potatoes and... Peach Cobbler
Tuesday, Feb. 12 (Shoshone) Beef Stew & Homemade Bread, Fruit & Cookies
Monday, Feb. 11 (Richfield) Fried Fish & Potatoes with Veggies & Hot Rolls
Wednesday, Feb. 13 (Shoshone) Turkey Sandwiches, Chicken Soup & Apple Pie
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Gooding 934-5504 308 Senior Avenue
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 (104 West B) 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Richfield (3rd & Latah) 8:30 a.m. Shoshone (2nd & West C) 10 a.m. Richfield Community (410 S. Main) 10 a.m.
Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Pool & Pinochle (Mon-Thur) Shuffleboard (Wed) Quilting (Thur) Duplicate Bridge (Fri) Breakfast (7:30-10) 1st Saturday of the Month BINGO: Every Friday at 7 p.m. Pinochle: 2nd & 4th Saturday
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Thursday, Feb. 7 Chicken Fried Steak with Potatoes, Veggies & Dessert
Tuesday, Feb. 12 Monday, Feb. 11 Fish & Lemon Rice Chicken Strips & Potatoes with Veggies & Cornbread w/Veggies, Salad & Dessert Wednesday, Feb. 13 Stroganoff Noodles w/ Veggies, Salad & Dessert
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In conversation I was told, “Well if I was in your shoes, this is what I’d do...” Do they want to really be in my shoes? Currently I’m in a pair of house slippers and the snow is 3” deep. Now gathering wood for the stove in the house slippers is about like setting up a tent in the wind. Somehow things don’t mate up well! Back in about my eighth year of school, an older fellow had just bought a pair of Justin cowboy boots. They were American made when U.S. craftsmanship was in demand. They hurt his feet. I was wanting a new pair of boots. He told me he’d sell them to me for a little under what he paid for them. The deal was set. To earn the money I helped bring lambs in from the field after they were born. The snow was deep. Each day I would dry the boots by the stove and start over again. I’m sure nobody wanted my shoes at that time. Back in high school, I lived in Sweet, Idaho. I still wore cowboy boots. The snow was hard and slick to walk up the hill both ways (literally). I’m sure nobody wanted those shoes that made you fall down. I had logging treads cut and put on my cowboy boots. (In those days, there were none of these kind of soles.) I was able to walk up the hill, down the hill, and up the hill (Reverse in the in the morning). Comfort and being able to get around found my boots being worn for every event. So when I wore my three piece suit and cowboy boots with logging tread, I wasn’t in the designer crowd. At this time nobody would say “If I was in your shoes,” because they wouldn’t wear what I did. I was out of place for their needs. You know what? I didn’t care because I was comfortable. Speaking of comfort, a few years back I was in a wagon train fully dressed in cowboy gear, which included pants, shirt, bandana, and hat. The only thing missing was the cowboy boots. What? Yeah, this time I was wearing sandals throughout the wagon train. There was definitely no one there who would suggest “If I was in your shoes…” No one would even think of wearing sandals for a week around horses! Same story years ago when I wore moccasins everywhere I went, no one wanted to be in my shoes then either. Moccasins were at one time considered by many the best footwear you could get your feet in. A few years ago, I was fixing some fence and around the perimeter of my property, I knew I would have to cross the creek at the end of my property to check wires across it. So I figured I would wear my hip wader boots that I had not worn in awhile. As I walked across the creek one leg became increasingly cold. To my surprise they had dry rotted, filling with water. This is my “Cup of Tee” saying “Wish someone was in my shoes then!”
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from the Editor In December of last year, I received a phone call from a gentleman asking about legal notices. Specifically, he wanted to know if the county had published the ballot notice for the constitutional amendments. Although this person tried to make it seem as if his question was merely curiosity, a little research reveled that he was working for the Northern Idaho Wolf Alliance. NIWA is a group that is against H.J.R. 2aa (the constitutional amendment regarding hunting in Idaho) because they feel it is an ‘anti-wolf’ measure. If they could show that the ballot information was not published correctly (even in a small newspaper like the Courier), that would be grounds to challenge the legality of that amendment. Needless to say, the measure was published correctly (in the Courier) and within the three county area of Camas, Gooding and Lincoln, the support for that amendment was overwhelming (about 80% approval). A more interesting point, is that in all my travels around our three counties, the wolf issue was never brought up regarding this amendment. In an area that has a large number of anti-wolf people, that was not part of the ‘public’ discussion. The issue of concern was the Federal Government trying to tell us what we can or can’t do in Idaho, and it is almost the exact same issue that we are facing today with the discussion of gun control. My concern, however, is not gun control or the hunting amendment. It is that the individual who called me tried to conceal his motives and intentions. He was trying to be deceptive about what he was looking for. In the world of politics, it has become common practice to use deception to achieve one’s goals. Sometimes the goals are good ideas: we need to drive fuel efficient cars, we need to clean up the environment, we need to stop bullying in our schools, we need to stop gun violence. While all these things are good objectives, too much false information is being used to support these ideas. But, lest we think that this is all a left-wing, liberal propensity, consider this. There is a ‘wildlife’ organization circulating information about a ‘wolf’ disease called
The Courier NEWS - 9 Echinosoccus Ganulosus which is transmitted to herbivores (elk, deer, sheep, etc.) when these grazing animals come in contact with wolf feces. Humans can become infected by this parasite as well. The main way to protect yourself from infection, is to thoroughly cook any meat taken from the wild. Domestic cattle are generally free of this disease because vaccinations, but truth be told, you are far more likely to get this parasite from a domestic animal than from the wild. You see, the common name for this parasite is Dog Tapeworm and it can infect any member of the canine family. The information being put out by this ‘wildlife’ organization is true... to a point, and it is important that we are careful about the meat we eat. Yet, that information is also a bit deceptive in that it makes it appear that Echinosoccus Ganulosus is only a wolf disease. Sadly, even things that are true, can be used... deceptively. 401 Camas Avenue West
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE: The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID, 83327, on 05/28/2013 at 11:00 AM, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 12/26/2006 as Instrument Number 80326, in Book 39, at Page 393, and executed by BRYAN WILSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, to RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., the Current Trustee of record, covering the following real property located in Camas County, State of Idaho: LOT 23 IN BLOCK 19 OF FAIRFIELD TOWNSITE, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purpose of compliance with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of, 305 WILLOW AVE WEST, Fairfield, ID, 83327 is sometimes associated with said real property. Bidders must be prepared to tender the trustee the full amount of the bid at the sale in the form of cash, or a cashier’s check drawn on a state or federally insured savings institution. 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 that certain Deed of Trust. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due 08/01/2010 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 6.750% per annum; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and any supplemental modifications thereto. The principal balance owing as of this date on said obligation is $112,000.00, plus interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder and in this sale, together with any unpaid and/or accruing real property taxes, and/or assessments, attorneys’ fees, Trustees’ fees and costs, and any other amount advanced to protect said security, as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Therefore, the Beneficiary elects to sell, or cause said trust property to be sold, to satisfy said obligation. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND THAT THE DEBT MAY BE DISPUTED. 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. DATED: 01/17/2013, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94, SIMI VALLEY, CA 80028-1821, PHONE: (800) 281-8219. TS # 10-0160149 FEI # 1006.122817
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GET INVOLVED! The City of Fairfield is currently seeking volunteers for the Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioner’s review and act upon a variety of land development proposals, as well as amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. Responsibilities include attendance at one regularly scheduled meeting per month. Meeting time varies from one hour to two hours. Qualifications: resident of Fairfield or Camas County of at least two years’ standing. Submit a letter of interest to the Planning Administrator, City of Fairfield, P.O. Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327 or stop by the office.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Notice of Hearing on Name Change IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS IN RE: Chad Brenden Rutherford
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A petition to change the name of Chad Brenden Rutherford (a minor), now residing in the City of Fairfield, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Camas County, Idaho. The name will change to Chad A Taylor. The reason for the change in name is: To have the same name as his sister and brother - family name. A hearing on this petition is scheduled for 10:00 o'clock a.m. on March 1st, 2013, at the Camas County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court good reason against the name change. Date: January 16, 2013 By: Bobbie D. Walton, Deputy Clerk
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