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Camas Students Perform in Twin Falls Concert On Wednesday of last week, the annual District IV Junior High Honor Band & Honor Choir concert was held at the O’Leary Gym in Twin Falls. Over 500 students had one practice day prior to the concert, and then spent the majority of Wednesday practicing together with each section (choir, band & orchestra) performing four pieces. Camas County School District music teacher, Mr. John Haeberle, selected eight Jr. High Students to participate in the Honor Band: Chloe Ballard (flute), Bria Frost-
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enson (percussion), Maddie Kirkaldie (trumpet), and Marcus Quinonez (clarinet); and four students in the Honor Choir: Sam Brandhagen (Tenor), Sammy McFayden (Alto), Laura Thompson (Alto), and Xyler Niehay (Tenor). Teachers and students put together an astounding performance in just two days, all to the enjoyment of parents and other members of the audiance.
District Basketball Tournaments Begin
Tonight in Shoshone, the Dietrich Blue Devil Ladies will face off against the Carey Panthers for the 1AD2 District Basketball Championship game at 7:30 p.m. The Dietrich Girls finished the regular season in 4th place behind Carey at #3, Lighthouse Christian at #2, and Castleford at #1 in the Northside Conference. After knocking down Hansen 61-31 last Friday, Dietrich went on to defeat Castleford 48 to 35 in Saturday’s tournament game. If the Blue Devils win tonight, they will head off to the the State Tournament held on
February 16-18. If they lose, they may well have to face Castleford again to win a place at the State Tournament. The second place game will be played this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The Shoshone Indian Ladies finished the 1AD1 Snake River Conference regular season #3, just behind Oakley at #2 and Valley at #1. They won their first District Tournament game against Raft River 52-41, but went down to Valley 43-34 in their second game. Finishing the season #5, the Hagerman Lady Pirates put down Glenns Ferry 43-32 in their first tournament game, then lost to Oakley 36-25. Last night, Shoshsone and Hagerman played each other for a chance to keep their State Tournament dream
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alive. The winner of that game will play either Valley or Oakley this Thursday in Murtaugh at 7:00 p.m. The winner will proceed to the State Play-In game in American Falls this Saturday. With only four teams, the 3A Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference is a short tournament. The #2 Gooding Senator Ladies went down to #3 Buhl in their first game 42-34, but came back to defeat Filer 61-39. Monday night Gooding again faced off against Buhl, and once again, Buhl came out on top with the win (43-37). Buhl will play #1 Kimberly for the District Championship tonight at 7:00 p.m. at CSI. The loser of that game will head off to American Falls for the State Play-In game.
Photos by Bobi Frostenson
7th Annual Magic Reservoir
Ice Fishing Tournament On The Ice Rain, Snow, Or Shine!
February 11th & 12th 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration 7 a.m. Daily
$10.00 Entry Fee
Per Species Per Day Per Person
Cash Prizes Awarded “Hourly Raffle Prizes” Hosted by the West Magic Rod & Gun Club
Free Luncheon For Participants Sunday 1:30pm at West Magic Resort
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings PIE & CAKE AUCTION
This Saturday, February 11th, the Camas County Senior Center will be holding a special Valentine’s Pie & Cake Auction. About halfway through the Biscuts & Gravy Breakfast (8:00 to 10:00), Fred Marolf will auction off the Sweet Treats to the highest bidders. Come on out and have a great breakfast and take something special home for your sweetheart!
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Legislative Update from Senator Michelle Stennett Week Four: January 30 - February 3, 2017
Workforce Development I am honored to be one of the two legislators appointed to Governor Otter’s Workforce Development Task Force. The task force is charged with studying ways to improve Idaho’s funding and delivery of training programs to meet growing employer demand for skilled workers. Our recommendations are due by July 1st so our Mass in Fairfield This month’s Mass at Immacute Conception Chapel in work is cut out for us. I’m pleased to be part of an effort that grows opportunities for Idahoans Fairfield, has been change to Sunday, February 19th. and helps them be competitive in a complex Gooding Chamber economy.
The Gooding Chamber of Commerce will hold their Tax Cuts general meeting on Thursday, February 16th, at Zeppe’s A tax cut bill was presented by House MajorPizza & Subs (215 Main Street) at 12 Noon. ity Leader Representative Mike Moyle (R-14)
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that reduces the corporate income tax from 7.4% Camas County School District is accepting applications to 7.2%. If passed, the bill will reduce general for the position of Trustee in Zone #1 – Hill City. Only fund revenues by approximately $51.2 million, those residing in Trustee Zone #1 – Hill City may apply. and the returns simply do not benefit a majority To make application please contact Wendy Strickler in of Idahoans. The majority will receive between person at the School District office, 610 Soldier Road Fair- $4-$32 per household, and higher income earnfield, Idaho, by phone at #764-2625 ext. 1002, or by email ers will receive roughly $1,562 per household. Reducing general fund revenues is particularly at wstrickler@camascountyschools.org. hurtful to our schools, doesn’t address healthcare needs, and doesn’t do anything to address Bring Your Family and Friends to our transportation infrastructure requirements. Additionally, we need to keep in mind potential flooding and wildfire emergencies.
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Invasive Species
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3-6 months of mussel growth in Lake Mead Quagga and Zebra Mussels are invasive species that have choked lakes and rivers, imperiled native species and overwhelmed everything from
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hydropower intakes, agriculture pipelines, reservoirs, and boats. In the west they are found in states like Montana, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and California, but not yet in Idaho, Washington, or Oregon. Our district’s economy is heavily reliant upon agriculture and recreation, so the impending introduction of mussels in Idaho is of great concern. I am part of a bipartisan group working on a bill to implement the recommendations of the Invasive Species Working Group. Invasive species are a critical threat to our economy and way of life, and we are making every effort to prevent their entry into Idaho. Anti-Immigration Bill We saw some particularly egregious legislation in the House this week including what is known as the “anti-immigration bill”. The bill requires law enforcement, at their own discretion, to question the citizenship status of individuals they arrest. Agribusiness is Idaho’s largest industry and it relies heavily on many of these individuals as its workforce. This bill harms Idaho families and rural communities, and deeply impacts Idaho’s economy. It is government sanctioned profiling, and I am opposed to its passage. District Tour Dates This Saturday, Rep. Sally Toone and I will host our district tour. Here are the locations we will visit on February 11th. 8:00 a.m. - Bellevue’s Oak Street Café & Deli 10:30 a.m. - Shoshone Community Center 12:00 p.m. - El Paisa (Gooding’s old Lincoln Inn) 2:00 p.m. - Wendell City Hall 4:00 p.m. - Hagerman City Hall We hope you’ll join us! If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me via email or phone. Respectfully, Michelle Stennett
Visit with our District 26 Legislators This Saturday, February 11th (see schedule above)
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Public Hearing: Protein Processing Plant in Shoshone Last year the Shoshone Planning & Zoning Commission made a decision that a Protein Processing Plant proposed for the east side of Shoshone did not require any public hearings. The basis for that decision was that the project is a food processing plant. On January 3rd of this year, the City Council held a Public Outreach meeting to help community members understand the project and to defray any concerns. Subsequent to that meeting, Mr. Hugh Royal filed an appeal to the P&Z decision, specifically their decision to allow the project to continue without a special use permit. Next Monday, February 13th, at 7:00 p.m. the Shoshone City Council will hold a Public Hearing at City Hall (207 S. Rail St. West) to hear public comment, written or oral, on the Appeal.
According to Brandon Stokes the proposed protein processing plant would process tallow, meat, bone meal, and possibly salt hides. It would initially employ up to 15 people and have a starting wage of 15-18 dollars an hour. Regarding objectionable odors, Mr. Stokes said that 97% of the smell produced by the plant is filtered out. One major concern by the City Council was wastewater. Mr. Stokes indicated that the plant would generate 5,000-10,000 gallons of treated wastewater a day. John Peyman, the city’s maintenance supervisor, said the sewer system could handle that amount of wastewater easily, but was worried about the particulates involved and asked for specifics. Mr. Stokes told Mr. Peyman he would get him more information on that issue.
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A Winter Wonder Feed Next Saturday, February 18th, VFW Post 3001 and its Auxilary will be hosting their winter fundraiser at the Snake River Elks Lodge in Jerome. This is a 3”EadBurgoyne (2 columns wide by 1.5” high) This year’s menu includes Texas-Style Rocky Mountain Oysters John Realtor® and Chicken Fried Rib Eye Steaks (your choice). 1 toSUN VALLEY & = $18.00 per week Advance tickets are $17 and are available at the Snake River Elks Cost: 3 weeks SOUTHERN IDAHO Lodge bar or from any VFW Post 3001 member. Tickets at the 4 or more weeks = $15.00 per week door are $20. Cell: 602-300-4736 Along with great food, there has to be great entertainment. Office: 208-622-7722 One of the area’s best local bands will provide live music for Lincoln County Resident dancing and listening - Johnny U & the JAKS R Wild Band. 10 + years If you have more questions, contact Gib Belasques (5364valleyhomes.com ~ 4valleyhomes@gmail.com 2484) or Eric Bolich (329-6908).
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Lena Nash Rice, age 99, went to her heavenly home on January 31, 2017, in Boise, Idaho. Lena was born on May 15, 1917, in Zena, Oregon, to Ray and Grace Nash. She was 14 when her family moved to Hill City, Idaho, after purchasing the grocery and dry goods store. It was there that she met and later married the love of her life, Gwinn Rice. Hill City was always their home where they farmed, raised their three children, and were active church and community members. Lena’s kitchen was the hub of life on the farm. She was known for her hospitality, her wonderful meals, and especially for her homemade bread and delicious cinnamon rolls! There was always room for one more around her kitchen table, which was also the gathering place for playing the many games she loved. In 1968, Lena was selected as the Idaho Mother of the Year. In 1990 she was chosen as Senior Mother of the Year for Idaho’s Centennial Celebration. During this time, she co-authored The Lasting Legacy, a history of Camas Prairie. She treasured this time spent with her neighbors and friends listening to and recording their stories. Lena looked for and found the good in every person and every situation, and her smiles and kindness brightened the lives of everyone around her. She was an example of true Christian love, and a wonderful mentor to countless family members, young people, and friends whom she prayed for daily. At 93, she retired from her work at the Hill City Farm and moved to Boise where she lived at Morning Star Independent & Assisted Living making many new friends and sharing her joy for life. We thank them all for their amazing love and care. Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Gwinn. She is survived by her sister Pearl Ruby of Mountain Home, Idaho; her brother Ray Nash of Springfield, Oregon; daughter Joy (Tom) Gill of Mountain Home, Idaho; daughter Norma (John) Odiaga of Jerome, Idaho; son Jim (Tina) Rice of Hill City and Meridian, Idaho; 7 grandchildren--Kim (Curt) Phillips, Todd (Darci) Gill, James (Shelly) Rice, Joe (Stacie) Rice, Amaya Odiaga (Hans-Peter Marshall), Jordan (Karen) Rice, Annie (Jamon) Frostenson; 16 great-grandchildren; and a multitude of friends and relatives. Funeral services will take place on Friday, March 3, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lena’s name to the Fairfield Community Church, Fairfield, Idaho 83327, or to the Boise Rescue Mission, 308 S. 24th St., Boise, Idaho 83702.
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Afton Louise Westfall Diemart
Afton Louise Westfall Diemart, 69, a resident of Wendell, died January 31, 2017, with her family in her home after a long illness. Afton was born on February 12, 1947 in Wendell, Idaho, the daughter of James Hall and India Clarissa Westfall. She was raised in Southern Idaho, and Northern Utah, graduating in 1965 at Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science and Education at Kansas State Teacher’s College in 1969. She graduated with her Master’s in Education Degree at Wichita State University in 1974. She married the love of her life, Roy Charles Diemart on January 28, 1967 in Hamilton, Kansas. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on August 17, 1974. Afton was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she was very active in Primary and with the Young Women’s program. Afton was well known for her cooking and was able to make a masterpiece meal from humble ingredients. She was able to write any poem in a moment’s notice. She wrote inspiring pieces for her children which they cherish to this day. She created soft and beautiful quilts for each of her grandchildren for their baptism. This was to remind them of the comforting influence of the Holy Ghost. Afton was an avid vegetable gardener and enjoyed teaching her children how to preserve the fruits of their labor. She loved music and reading uplifting books. She loved to travel and enjoyed visiting family members across the continent. She loved to teach but more importantly cared deeply about the welfare of her students. She was known to go above and beyond to make certain her students’ needs were met. She taught Elementary students for forty years, retiring in 2009. Afton is survived by: her children, Doreen (Sam) Begay, Jennifer (Sean) Olson, Melissa (James) Thorne, Sarah (Chris) Wendell, Gregory (Anndrea) Diemart, Charles (Tara) Diemart, and Rachael (Nicholas) Havens; her sisters Dorothy, Vernelle, Janine, Cheryl, and Virginia and her brothers, Richard and William. She was also a grandmother of 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Roy Charles Diemart and her father, James Hall Westfall. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Wendell LDS Church with burial at the Wendell Cemetery. Arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service - www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Patricia “Pat” Reagan, 78, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Sunday, February 5. 2017 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
Noma Lee Vaught Gaenzle, 85, a resident of Boise, formerly of Fairfield, passed away January 31, 2017 in Boise. No public services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Fred Jay Hainline, 87, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Bennett Hills Care Center in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
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Alma Susana Ramos
Alma Susana Ramos, 33, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alma was born on August 28, 1983 in Guanajuato, Mexico, the daughter of Carmen Ramos and Audelia Magana. She was raised and educated in Mexico and Gooding, Idaho. She married Melchor Juarez on September 24, 2005 in Gooding. They made their home in Gooding where Alma worked in the bakery department at Ridley’s Grocery. Alma is survived by: her husband, Melchor Juarez and her two daughters, Adriana Y. and Anali S.; her parents, J. Carmen Ramos and Audelia Magana; her brother, Juan Ramos; and three sisters, Rosi Ramos, Marisol Ramos and Ana Ramos. She was preceded in death by Guadalupe Botello, Miguel Ramos, Consuelo Santollo, Natividad Magana, Cleofas Rodriguez, Magdalena Rodriguez and Teresa Villagomez. Funeral mass was held on Friday, February 3, 2017, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Gooding. Burial followed at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
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How Winter Big Game Feeding Works
By Gregg Losinski, Regional Conservation Educator
If the prognostications of Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania carry any weight in Idaho, then we are set for six more weeks of winter. After having a number of milder winters in a row, this year’s winter seems harsh, even though it is pretty typical for what used to be considered a normal winter. While humans have been inconvenienced, big game animals have become more noticeable as they seek to deal with the conditions. As winter persists, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has started to get more questions from concerned citizens about winter feeding of deer, elk, and even pronghorns. “We are concerned about the welfare of big game animals in challenging winter conditions,” said Jim White, regional supervisor for Fish and Game’s Upper Snake Region. “The decision to feed or not to feed wildlife in winter is based on many factors, some of which include winter conditions that are measured weekly by staff throughout the region.” Each region in the state has adopted a specific set of criteria that can be measured on a site by site basis to determine how winter conditions are progressing. Reaching specific criteria values does not automatically trigger winter feeding, but it does serve to begin the process of determining when and where winter feeding could occur. These criteria take into account both human and natural factors. They include actual or imminent threat of depredation to private property; threat to public safety, including traffic hazards; excessive mortality affecting the recovery of big game herds; and limited or unavailable winter forage caused by fire or unusual weather. Other important indicators are daytime temperatures, snow depth, and snow crusting. Severe crusting can require animals to burn more energy to travel through snow access and forage. All these indicators are correlated to deer and elk body condition. Both visual observations and physical measurements taken continued at the top next page 8...
from the Editor
Jane worked hard all her life. She ran three successful businesses and by the time she was 50, her investments allowed her to retire from that life and move on to another adventure. She bought a 180-acre farm in Southern Idaho, fixed up the older house that had been there for nearly 80 years, and started building a greenhouse to grow vegetables for herself and maybe a little extra to sell to local restaurants. Just down the road from Jane’s little farm lived John, a man who had worked hard all his life raising cattle. John’s occupation supplied all his needs, but never much extra. He had tried to do a little investing once and lost almost everything he put into the venture. Quite a few other people had built greenhouses in the area and he never gave any of them much thought. But, when Jane started building her greenhouse, he came unglued. The problem was that John heard from a “reliable source” that Jane was an advocate of legalizing Hemp. Apparently (he didn’t actually hear any of the conversations), she had talked about the economic advantages of growing Hemp during a community meeting. John immediately started a campaign to
stop Jane from finishing her building project by tell-ing everyone who would listen that Jane was going to bring in growlights that would make the greenhouse visible for miles around during the night. He also told everyone it was perfectly clear that she intended to grow that bane of society - marijuana. Jane’s construction was briefly halted while the sheriff and the building inspector checked out what she was doing. Jane honestly admitted that she wouldn’t mind using her land to grow Hemp, but for the foreseeable future, it just wasn’t possible. Both officials knew the whole thing was silly and even though her greenhouse would be the largest one in the area, their conversation with Jane only confirmed what they already knew - she was doing nothing wrong. Of course, that wasn’t enough for John, and he convinced a handful of his neighbors to join him in filing a lawsuit against the local government for allowing Jane to continue building her greenhouse. He wasn’t going to let some “RICH CALIFORNIAN” spoil the natural beauty his community! And so, it began... the community that was largely in favor of Jane’s greenhouse (especially the local restaurants) was forced to spend money fighting the irrational fear of one individual.
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during winter capture operations are used to determine if feeding is necessary. In order to implement a winter feeding program, Fish and Game must declare an emergency based on Puzzle #1 - Easy environmental and biological conditions, working in consultation with regional winter feeding advisory committees. The winter feeding advisory committee for the Upper Snake Region includes five members representing landowner, sportsman, and business interests. As local residents, advisory committee members are tuned into local conditions and work closely with Iish and Game to decide on how to specifically address each potential feeding situation. Currently, a large-scale emergency feeding operation of over 3,000 elk is underway at Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area. The main purpose of this site is to mitigate for forage destroyed by the Henrys Creek Fire this summer, and hopefully, reduce the potential for human conflicts. A much smaller feeding operation is now starting for mule deer that have traditionally congregated east of Idaho Falls near the mouth of Henrys Creek. Feeding is being done to reduce potential conflicts and not because of nutritional concerns at this time. This herd has grown this year to about 300 animals due to the deer displaced by the fire. Near Arco, Fish and Game is also working to address concerns over pronghorns that have moved onto Highway 20. ---- For more information about winter big game feeding, call the Upper Snake Region Office at
208-525-7290. Additional information about winter big game feeding can be found on Fish and Game’s website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/hunt/biggame/feed.cfm.
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© A young teenaged card jobber (one who sold postcards) during the 1903 postcard craze, came back to his home in Norfolk, Nebraska, to the family store in 1906. Selling postcards from overseas was hard work. When asked why he did, his answer was, “All I was trying to do was make a living. If you didn’t work, you didn’t eat. I like to eat.” His family had been left by his father and it was up to him and a few slightly older brothers to keep the family alive. Joyce Clyde Hall (the young teenager) was convinced that foreign postcards were running their course and that greeting cards were more a form of communication - they were a social custom. J.C. and his brothers produced Valentine’s Day and Christmas cards. Their company (of Kansas City) was known as Hall Brothers. In 1915 a fire destroyed their inventory (mainly Valentine cards) to the note of $17,000. J.C. borrowed some money and was able to get a printing press. They could now produce their own cards. During World War I many cards were purchased to send to soldiers. People wanted to know about their enlisted family members. The card business grew rapidly. During the rush on cards the Hall Brothers ran out of the white and green paper used to compliment the plain brown wrapper. JC’s brother Rollie used some fancy red colored French paper used primarily to line envelopes to wrap something. From that time forward colored wrapping paper was the choice (they invented modern wrapping paper).
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In 1922 the company expanded throughout the county. Employees of Hall Brothers went from 4 to 120 people, and the card line increased from holiday to greeting cards. In 1928 the company adopted the name Hallmark and the name was printed on the back of every card. The hallmark symbol was used by goldsmiths in the 14th century to denote quality. The Canadian card maker, William E. Coutts LTD, became an affiliate of the Halls in 1931 making the Hall’s first international venture. In 1954 the Halls officially changed their company name to Hallmark, and in 1958, the Canadian Coutts company was acquired. In 1986, Shoebox and Maxine card lines were added. Hoops and Yoyo, along with Revilo Cards, became added members. Friends Cards in 1994, and in 2000 Image Craft Cards were added. Currently, Hallmark (still a family business) has 800 artists, designers, stylist writers, editors, and photographers. 19,000 new and redesigned cards are done each year with 48,000 products in its model line at any one time. There are 17,000 employees, 6000 in Kansas City alone. They are following licenses of 35 plus major corporations. Crayola Crayons and the Hallmark Channel with movies are also owned by Hallmark. Hey, guys... just a reminder that Valentine’s Day is next week. Chances are you’ll see special wrapping paper or one of J.C. Hall’s cards in your travels. This is my “Cup of Tee” ...just saying... even with brown wrapping paper.
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CAMAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #121 NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Camas County School District #121, Camas County, pursuant to Section 33-601, Idaho Code, as amended, has determined that it is in the best interest of said school district to sell the property as identified below. Description of property to be sold is as follows: 1989 Chevy Pickup Vehicle Identification Number 1GCDK14H7KE139372. Said property will be sold by sealed bids only for not less than the appraised value to the highest bidder. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids will be opened at 6:00 p.m. on February 13, 2017 at the Camas County High School. Any bids received after the bid opening will not be considered. The property to be sold may be inspected at 217 Camas Avenue East from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. between the dates of January 30, 2017 and February 13, 2017. Wendy Strickler, Clerk Camas County School District
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► Long Arm Quilting and Custom Sewing. Need a quilt top quilted? Need to finish a quilt by sewing the binding? Call 208-934-6400 Sunflower Quilting in Bellevue, Idaho.
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The Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone has several opening including: Director of Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Nursing Assistant, LPN, RN, and CNA. Your future begins with Infinity Rehab. As a company founded and operated by therapists, we have the tools to ensure your success. From laptops and clinical software for point-of-care documentation to a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on continuing education, your success is our number one priority. When you partner with Infinity Rehab and join our family as a therapist, you will experience a company passionate about its mission: to enhance the life of every person we serve. Infinity Rehab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified individuals. Any personnel actions taken are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Infinity Rehab also complies with all applicable state and local laws. Apply at: careersinfinityrehab.icims.com/jobs/2059/job
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► Purebred Lab Puppies for SALE!!! Great family/ hunting dogs with champion bloodlines. AKC registered. Sire is grandson of FC AFC Rebel With A Cause and has the best nose I’ve ever seen. Mom and Dad are awesome with kids! 3 yellow males...5 black males $500. 3 black females $600. Ready to leave mom. Call or txt Cody (208) 308-5351 for more info and pics (Just in time for Valentine’s Day!) ► All washing machines and dryers must go. Making room for a show room of flooring. Name Brands, whirlpool, kenmore and more most are digital and work great. The Machines have been gone through. The Stackable Washer and Dryer are on sale for $499.00 except the danby and it is $599.00 Come in and see us at 465 North Idaho street in Wendell. (208)969-9961.
► Experienced side dump hauler wanted to haul silage, haylage, compost, etc from Gooding area to Wendell. Must have verifiable experience operating loaders. Clean driving record is a must. Must be willing to work 6 days a week if needed. Must live in Gooding area and be able to start at 4 am. Call LaPuzza Truck- ► We are the coal dealer for southern Idaho and ing at (208)841-5388 Northern Nevada. We ► High Country Fusion haul over 500 ton of coal Company is hiring a Full- to several mining comTime Fusion Technician. panies per week. We also Job duties would include sell to schools, churches, manipulating raw materi- and residential customers als to specifications while throughout Utah, Nevada, operating machinery safe- Idaho, Oregon and anyly. Candidates need a good where else it is needed. We working knowledge of SAE have stoker, oiled rice, and YES, WE HAVE LUMP and Metric measurements COAL IN STOCK!!! Dewith the ability to achieve livery is available or pick it proper dimensions, an abil- up. Semi truck load, 1-ton ity to read drawings and pickup load, or sacked. We measure parts for quality can also take care of just production. Wage level is about any trucking needs dependent on experience. you may have. Connell Please email resumes to: Trucking 208-280-0670 or bill.seig@hcfusion.com 208-536-1777. Wendell
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► Great Pyrenees puppy looking for a forever home. Five months old, $500. Text or call 208-761-5622. ► I have baby male goats for sale. $20 each or best offer. All range from 3 weeks to 2 days old. Saanan, Lamancha and other crosses. All goats are healthy and on bottles! Call or text. 208308-9949. Need to get rid of them ASAP. ► Hand Crafted Trestle Table with matching bench, Breadboard ends, all mortise and tenon joints, 72x42,. Check out the Angry Owl woodshop on facebook, email angryowlws@ gmail.com, or call (208) 721-4048. ► We are selling a 1 year old purebred English bulldog, she has an excellent temperament and good with other animals if interested call or text bill at (208)320-1503. ► BOAT TOURS ON THE SNAKE RIVER - $180,000. 1-Heated Dinner boat, 52 ft. seats 32. 1-pontoon boat 30 ft. seats 10, 60 ft. of dock, outfitters and guides license, alcohol license. In business over 20 yrs. See web site 1000SPRINGS.COM Call 208 837 9006 for more info. ► Custom automobile painting starting at $500. Restoration of any kind. Quality work done. Detailing starting at $100. Will accept trades. Complete auto detailing. Personal and insurance collusion repair welcome. Call or stop by 2980 S 2000 E in Wendell for free bid. American Auto body. 420-7261.