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Thanks to the Gooding Volunteer Group (GVG), the Lions Park across the street from North Valley Academy has new playground equipment. Now GVG is ready for a new project at Gooding’s East Park. With some pieces of equipment about 30 years old, the playground at Gooding’s East Park (next to swimming pool on Illinois Street) has been wearing down. The equipment is in need of replacement and the Gooding Volunteer Group, along with a core group of individuals, has teamed up to make this dream a reality. The new playground will be custom-designed to make it unique to Gooding. Also, with over 500 children in the Gooding County community with special needs, this new facility will have
approval of the American Disability Association. Handicap accessibility and components for children with a wide range of disabilities will make East Park a place where all children can enjoy outdoor recreation. You can help this project by becoming sponsor, adopting a playground component, or by buying an engraved picket for the border fence. Sponsorship opportunities include: Partner of the Park $20,000; Life-
time Supporter $10,000; Platinum, $5,000; Gold, $2,500; Silver $1,000; and Bronze $500. You can adopt a component by choosing from 34 different pieces of equipment. Pickets are $50 for the first one and $25 for the second (buy as many as you like). Please keep in mind that all donations are tax deductible. You can find more information about the project on the Gooding Community Playground facebook page.
Dietrich Ladies Take Northside Conference
Last Wednesday the Dietrich Blue Devil Ladies squeeked by Castleford with a score of 51 to 49 to win the Northside Conference Tournament. After their loss to Dietrich, the Richfield Tigers Ladies
took the long way around to second place in the tournament with victories over Hansen (52-22) Carey (4431) and Castleford (4643). The State 1AD2 Girls Tournament will begin this Thursday at Nampa High
School. On Tuesday of last week, the Shoshone Ladies lost to Valley 20 to 41 forcing them into another game with Oakley on Thursday. Shoshone came out on top with continued on page 3.....
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Workforce Development In Fairfield
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about a third of U.S. jobs require any post-secondary education and less than a quarter of U.S. jobs require a bachelors degree or more. Still, well over two-thirds of high school graduates continue to enroll in college. This has left our nation with 100’s of thousands of college graduates who can not find a job (and with no way to pay off their student loans). Meanwhile, many industries are struggling to find skilled workers to fill 100’s of thousands job openings across the nation. In an effort to help solve this problem, the City of Fairfield and the Camas County School District, along with several local businesses, have joined together to create a Makerspace Lab and training facility in Fairfield, Idaho. On February 1st, 2016, the group received a $25,000 micro-grant from Idaho Workforce Development. As part of the grant agreement, each member of the group will provide in-kind continued on page 4.....
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings ALL YOU CAN EAT Wanted: Hand & Foot Card Players:
Crab Feed
Every Tuesday at the Gooding Senior Center, starting at 3:30 p.m., Hand & Foot card players are needed for a at the Fairfield American Legion great time of friendly competition. Call 934-4076 for more The American Legion Post #19 will hold their Annual information. Crab Feed on February 20th starting at 7 p.m. (the dunCamas County Day at Soldier Mountain: geon opens at 5:30). On Thursday, February 18th, Soldier Mountain will Tickets are $35 each and include a Rifle Raffle for a celebrate its Camas County Roots with specials for Camas Remington 243 model 783 w/3x9 40mm scope, and a TauCounty Residents. Lift tickets (while they last), group ski rus TCP 380 (for the ladies). Tickets are available at Valley Service (764-2223), Iron lessons (1st come, first served), and rentals - ALL $10. Mountain Inn (764-3444), Soldier Creek Brewing (764 2739), and from Dwight Butlin (358-2214). Wendell Library Needs Help: Wendell Library is looking for part-time help. The job Dinner is limited to 175, consists of 10-12 hours a week at minimum wage. If you are so buy your tickets ASAP. interested, please call Wendell Library 536-6195 or go to Wendell.id.gov and download and application. All applications are due by February 5th and can be left at the Wendell 6th Annual Magic Reservoir Library, 375 1st Ave East, next to Wendell City Hall.
Gooding Boxing Smoker The Gooding Rotary Club is bringing back their 21st Boxing Smoker!
Friday, April 1, 2016
ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT
ON THE ICE – RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE!
February 20th & 21st, 2016
In just a week and a half, the annual Ice Fishing Turnament will be held on the ice at Magic Reservoir. at the Gooding High School Gymnasium Fishing will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on each day If you and/or a friend, are interested in boxing in the with a $7.00 entry fee per species (trout & perch) per day Gooding Rotary Club Smoker, you need to contact one of per person. Registration starts at 7 a.m. daily (hand augers the Boxing Chairmen, Brent Owen, at 731-5001 or Craig available for rent). Hobdey, at 934-4309. Hosted by West Magic Rod & Gun Club, the event will We encourage both women and men to enter. Make your feature Hourly Raffle Prizes and a Fish Fry on Sunday plans… Mark your calendars! Bring a friend! This is an starting at 1:30 p.m. (at the West Magic Resort). Particievent you will not want to miss! pants eat free - $10.00 for non-participants. To get to West Magic, goto mile marker 92 on Highway 75. Then, go west ten miles. Be sure to purchase your raff le tickets when you register. Lots of Life is full of Choices. GREAT PRIZES! Grand Choose to Come on... prize will be announced Friday, February 19th during the Fish Fry. This tournament is li6:30-7:45pm censed and approved by Fairfield Community Church the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. For more information call Don Need a ride? Have questions? Amy 721-0192 • Bobi 358-0720 • Jasmine 721-2468 • Melody 590-0279 Hartman at 208-487-2571 or Stacy McLaughlin at ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS WELCOME 208-720-1738.
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Lincoln County Art Show
The Lincoln County Historical Society will host the Lincoln County Art Show on February 20th and 21st at the Lincoln County Historical Museum in Shoshone. The Art Show will feature artists from paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and more that have ties to Lincoln County. Show hours are Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The art show is a fundraiser and awareness event for the museum. The Lincoln County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that works to preserve the history of Lincoln County. For more information about the Museum call (208) 8867787 or more information about the art show call coordinator Salli Hubbs 208-316-1003.
Lincoln County Awards Banquet
Everyone is invited to the Annual Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet to held on February 26th at the Manhattan Cafe in Shoshone, Idaho. This year Kyle Tarbet from the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce will be the Guest Speaker. The event also includes recognition of Small Business of the Year, AgraBusiness of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and the Chairman’s Award. Tickets include Buffet Style Dinner to include, Chicken and Beef, Salad Bar, Vegetable, Potato, Roll, Dessert and Drink. For More information or to purchase your tickets by phone, call 208-886-9811. Tickets can also be purchased at 2nd Time Around or online at squareup. com/store/lincoln-county-chamber-of-commerce
Ladies Basketball continued
a 32 to 30 win, giving them a place in the 1AD1 State Tournament starting this Thursday at Columbia High School in Nampa. The Wendell Lady Trojans played Marsing on Saturday to win a berth in the 2A Girls Tournament. It was an decisive victory - 47 to 34. Wendell will play in the third game (6:15) of the tournament at Kuna High School. Boys Basketball tournaments began on Monday with the championship games next week.
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Big Wood Assessment Public Meeting Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The public is invited to join representatives from Trout Unlimited, the Wood River Land Trust, Biota Research & Consulting, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service to discuss the results from the recently completed Big Wood River hydrologic and physical assessment. A presentation on Big Wood River history, the study’s methodology, results and analysis, and future river restoration and enhancement work will be followed by a “Question and Answer” session. The meeting will be held in the Minnie Moore Room at the Blaine County Community Campus from 2 to 5 p.m. on February 17th. For more information, please contact Chad Chorney, Big Wood River Project Manager for Trout Unlimited at 208.420.4096,or Keri York, Director of Conservation for the Wood River Land Trust at 208. 788.3947.
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matching funds for this grant which will provide economic opportunities for both local businesses and those looking for work. While some businesses (High Country Fusion and Earth & Structure, Inc) just plan to utilize the training for their employees, Be-
tween the Lines Design is putting together a job shadowing program that will give up to 20 hours of training per month to eligible adults and high school students. Other organizations like the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument are eager to hire skilled trainees who
can operate a 3D printer to create fossil replications. The ultimate goal of this program is to provide incentive for local companies to increase wages, hire new positions, and expand their businesses. Over time new business may be attracted to the Fairfield community as well.
obituary LaRue Gold Stockham
LaRue Gold Stockham, 87 of Wendell ID, Passed away of natural causes at her home on Thursday February 11, 2016, surrounded by her 7 daughters. She was born to William Alfonzo Gold and Eunice Evelene Anderson Gold on May 22, 1928 in Wendell. She was an unexpected surprise, arriving 1 hour and 20 minutes after her twin sister LaRae. Later a brother Ivan, and another sister, Idella joined the family. She was a life-long resident of Wendell, attending schools there and graduating from Wendell High School. This is where she met and started dating her sweetheart Walter Stockham Jr. Some of their favorite dating activities were, enjoying milkshakes at the café, an occasional 10 cent movie or dance at the old church. While they were in high school Walter was drafted into the Army during WWII. This started an exchange of tender love letters, and they were married 10 days after his return on December 8, 1946. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. LaRue and Walter worked side by side on their family farm for over 60 years. They were blessed with seven daughters during this time who also worked on the farm. LaRue was a faithful member of the LDS church and served many callings including relief society and primary president. She especially loved being a dedicated visiting teacher and was Walter’s biggest supporter in his many Boy Scout activities. LaRue truly loved serving others. LaRue was famous for her hot rolls, cinnamon rolls, donuts, bread, pies and more. She loved sharing these with others in need. Growing flowers and working in the garden were favorite activities. She loved being a wife,
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mother, grandmother, and twin sister to LaRae. She was happiest when her home was filled with those she loved. LaRue is survived by her seven daughters and “seven amazing sons”, Debbie (Wayne) Chandler of Wendell, ID; Pam ( John) Miller of American Fork, UT; Jan (Cliff ) Harris of Boise,ID; Lana (Floyd) Lamm of Wendell, ID; Tammy (Mark) Catmull of Albion, ID; Sherri (David) Duro of Eagle, ID; and Becci (Rob) Connell of Wendell, ID; 25 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister LaRae (Ardell) Haberman of Jerome, ID. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter (2007), her sister Idella, her brother Ivan, and her parents. To our loving mother: You have been the heart and soul of our family. Thank you for creating our home, so that Wendell, and the farm, were the best places on earth. Memories of our late night laughs, and talks around the table are priceless. Your example of being a loving wife, mother, and sister are beyond compare. Thank you for constantly searching for a reason to gather back home where the amazing smells of endless homemade food were always abundant. Thank you for your kindness, your patience, your understanding, and your example of hard work and service. Thank you for showing us how to love unconditionally. Your rush to the door with a wave goodbye will be an everlasting memory. We love you now and forever! Bye for now. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 16, at the Wendell LDS Church. Interment was at the Wendell Cemetery.
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obituary Shirley Caroline Yarussi
Shirley Caroline Yarussi, 92, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 12, 2016. Shirley was born on March 10, 1923 to Freda and Herbert Magie, in Port Jervis, NY. Freda passed away 7 days after Shirley was born. Shirley was raised by her grandparents Henrietta and Alton Rhodes in Patterson, NJ. She attended school in Patterson. During the war, she worked in the silk plants in Patterson making parachutes for the soldiers. She would volunteer her time with her grandmother rolling bandages for the wounded soldiers at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Patterson. On July 17, 1947, Shirley married John Yarussi of Westfield, NJ. They were married for 42 years. John passed away in 1989. They had 2 daughters, Arlene and Diane. They lived in New Jersey until moving to Gooding in 1980. She is survived by her children; Arlene Strande, and Diane (Jack) Houser, all of Gooding; grandchildren, John (Aracelli) Houser, Joseph (Nowell) Ciccarelli, Jason (Crystal) Houser, Tara (Steven) DeSilva and Michael (Danielle) Houser. Shirley is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Andrew, Aiden (Chippy), Audrianna, and Cari Houser, Nathan Ciccarelli and Dylan DeSilva. She is preceded in death by her husband, John; 1 daughter who passed in 1954; 1 son-in-law, Albert Strande; 4 brothers, Everett, Raymond, Lester and Lloyd; her parents and grandparents. Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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death & service notices
Jeff Mark Thompson, 59, a resident of Bliss, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Penny Diane Swarner, 67, a resident of Gooding, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at her home in Gooding. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Patricia J. Phillips, 51, a resident of Wendell, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at her home in Wendell. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. LeVearn Adams, 77, a resident of Shoshone, formerly of Bellevue, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Javier Sarasua, 79, a resident of Hagerman, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Michael Paul Glowack, Jr., 65, a resident of Kimberly, formerly of Gooding, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Robert A. Hegi, 77, a resident of Jerome, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Dennis Howard Cockerham, 53, of Glenns Ferry, Idaho passed away Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2016 at the University of Utah Hospital in SLC, Utah.
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Hope everyone had a good Valentine’s Day, especially all you males who had to do last minute shopping. I hope the chocolate department treated you well. It seems like there was no shortage of chocolate to be found. I like to use the good ol’ standby of chocolate syrup for ice cream. It may not be to chocolate everyone is thinking about, but it solves the issue that I think a person should have ice cream daily. The biggest choice becomes which ice cream flavor is to be chosen. Recently, I have discovered that our state has chosen “Purple Gold” as a fruit, a fruit that makes delicious ice cream. The “Purple Gold” I’m talking about is the state fruit... the huckleberry. Yeah, the huckleberry is the new state fruit. It is funny that the fruit was adopted on February 13, 2000. So close to Valentine’s Day... I’m wondering if it wasn’t a heavy snowfall year and the run-to-the-store for chocolate was inconvenient. Don’t get me wrong, huckleberry ice cream is great at Valentine’s Day, but why should we be selfish and eat it only on one day. Some fourth grade students proposed the idea of huckleberry being the state fruit of Idaho. With a little footwork and legislation, Governor Dirk Kepthorne adopted the huckleberry as stated before, as Idaho’s State Fruit on February 13, 2000. There are several varieties of huckleberries native to our state. If you have ever picked huckleberries, you know it takes a lot to make anything at all. The berries are very tiny, but loaded with flavor. To get a gallon of berries your fingers are blue and you probably ate your lunch while picking. Various wildlife like huckleberries, especially bears. If it takes one forever to get a gallon of berries, think how long and how much it takes to fill a hungry bear. I’m of the conclusion that if you see a bear with a gallon of huckleberries you probably should not try to take them away from the bear, nor should you place a bib on the bear. They get grouchy when they are enjoying a hard earned meal of huckleberries. You could try to trade Valentine chocolates, but chances are they will not trade because the candy won’t be fresh in late July, early August when the berries are ripe. Huckleberries grow throughout the mountains in our state with elevations from 2000 to 11,000 feet. The insulating snow helps them survive during the winter. Some plants may take as many as fifteen year to reach maturity. The plant reproduces itself by rhizomes or shoots off the root of the plant. Bee are needed for pollination. A semi-acidic soil is the homebased soil. All the factors above aid in the fact that huckleberries are not commercially grown. Among other fruits of Idaho the huckleberry is Idaho’s natural desired flavor. Not only are they delicious, they have good health benefits in such thing as hand lotion. This is my “Cup of Tee” saying when you are picking huckleberries, I’ll be (share) your huckleberry. Tee Hurd
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2016 Relay for Life
The first Gooding Relay for Life team meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th at 5:30 pm at the Gooding County Fairgrounds Ag Extension office. The meeting will help prepare the Relay captains and their teams for this year’s Relay. The team meetings are open to anyone interested in joining a team or just to find out more information on the workings of Relay for Life. A second team meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 9th at the same place and time of 5:30 pm. If you can’t make it to the meetings but want to enroll in the Relay, go to www.relayforlife.org/goodingid The theme this year will be Give Cancer the Boot – Gooding County Relay for Life. The date for the Relay has been set for Saturday, June 11th (not Father’s Day weekend). We also set the date for the Poker Run which is a fundraiser for the Relay to be held on Saturday, June 4th. The planning committee talked about the western theme and decorations and different fundraising ideas. This will be the fourth year the American Cancer Society — Relay for Life event will be held at the Gooding County Fairgrounds with some major changes. Several of the national Relays have switched from an overnight (usually a Friday night) walk to mainly a daytime Relay. This year our Relay will start at 11 am on Saturday, June 11th at the Gooding County Fairgrounds and will end approximately at 11 pm that same night after the always popular luminaria. There are several positions where we will need volunteers to help. If you would like to be part of the planning committee or to volunteer in some way, please contact Christine Bryant at 616-990-0275 or at her e-mail: chrismckbryant@ gmail.com. www.facebook.com/GoodingRelayForLife
Special Events Gooding Library
February 18th Kids & Art - 4 pm Creative Writing for Adults - 7 p.m. February 19th Marionette build-it project has been postponed February 20th at 10:30 a.m. Dolls & Tea - A tea party with your BFF doll February 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Crazy 8 Math - kindergarten thru 3rd graders February 23rd Creative Writing for 3rd-7th graders - 4:00 p.m. 3D Printing for Tweens & Teens - 6:00 p.m. February 25th at 4:00 p.m. Matinee Movie... Hotel Transylvania 2
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Legislative Update
from Representative Donna Pence
It was a whirlwind Friday and Saturday as we held 6 town meetings. There were great turnouts in spite of it being a 3-day weekend. I appreciated the quality of questions and opinions expressed. It is gratifying that we were able to clarify some of the issues for the folks at the meetings. Thanks to all who were able to attend. Health Care issues were part of the discussion at every stop. Governor Otters PCAP plan to pay Health Clinics $32 per person (aprox. $30 million) for the 78,000 individuals caught in the insurance gap was discussed. Most were concerned that the coverage was only for a medical home which offered primary care visits and not more extensive care such as most prescriptions, x-rays, surgeries, or other extended care services. The latter would still be expenses likely to be paid under the CAT fund. Many attending supported Medicaid expansion especially the county officials who have to administer the indigent funds to those citizens without insurance presently. We also discussed the Healthy Idaho Plan that was suggested by the Healthcare Task Force members last year. It allows those at poverty level and slightly above to be eligible for sliding scale insurance policies purchased on the open insurance market with an increasing proportion of the premium as they earned more money. Those under poverty level would qualify for a care management program where Medicaid assigned providers would give the care. These individuals would have some co-pays, but providers would get paid by successful treatment rather than number of visits. Most agreed something needs to be done and right away. Education, water (recharge), Tax cuts, local control issues and immigration, were also topics of discussion at each stop. Another Health related bill was termed the “Right to Try Bill” which would allow individuals suffering from terminal diseases to use experimental drugs or procedures if they so desired. The drugs would have to be deemed safe, and patients would have to take all responsibility for the results. 23 other states have this in statute. The bill was printed and a hearing will be needed before it goes forward. more on our facebook page
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Senate Internship Program Deadline March 1st
Washington, D.C. The deadline is rapidly approaching for Idaho’s students to apply for internship opportunities in U.S. Senator Mike Crapo’s Washington, D.C., office, or one of his six regional offices throughout Idaho. Students have until March 1 to submit an application to be considered for an internship position for both the summer and fall semesters. The internship experience provides Idaho students a unique opportunity to learn about Congress and the legislative process firsthand. Interns assist the Senator and his staff with legislative research, constituent services and communications operations, as well as attend congressional hearings and provide tours of the U.S. Capitol to visiting Idahoans. To learn more about internships offered through Crapo’s office and access application materials, please visit the intern section of the website at http://www.crapo.senate. gov/services/interns.cfm. Due to unanticipated delays in mail delivery on Capitol Hill, students who are applying are encouraged to email, not mail, their materials to Crapo’s D.C. office. Applications can be addressed to the attention of Katie Amacio, Internship Coordinator, and emailed to Kathleen_Amacio@crapo.senate.gov. Further questions can be directed to the intern coordinator in the Washington, D.C., office, 202-224-6142.
Volunteers Sought For Habitat Projects
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is looking for volunteers to assist in planting sagebrush and bitterbrush seedlings this spring. “In particular, we are currently working to restore mule deer winter-range that was burned in the Blair Fire (North of King Hill) and the Preacher Fire (South of Carey),” said Eric Freeman, Fish and Game Habitat Biologist. Over the past eight years, volunteers have planted 240,000 seedlings in the Magic Valley region. These efforts have helped to restore hundreds of acres of important mule deer winter range. Planting dates and locations are below: March 5th - 2100 South 1200 East, Bliss, ID March 12th - 1.5 miles North of King Hill on BLM road March 19th (if necessary) - 12.5 miles Northeast of Richfield on hwy 93 at Preach Bridge turn-off. For more information, contact Eric Freeman or TanaRae Alberti at 208-324-4359 or eric.freeman@idfg.idaho.gov
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Caves of the Snake River Plain
February 27th at the Camas Public Library
On the eastern Snake River Plain, near Big Southern Butte, are a number of unique lava tube caves. Eleven of the caves contain evidence of prehistoric human use including hunting, food processing and storage, lithic tool manufacture, and hide preparation. Several caves contain significant rock art including images of bison and shield bearing warriors. Some caves also contain year round ice and may have provided water in the high desert. On Saturday, February 27th, join Julie Rodman as she shares the results of various excavations and discusses the surrounding unexcavated caves. Sponsored by the Camas Library Foundation.
February 17, 2016
Centennial Cinema: Year-Long Film Festival
At the Hagerman Fossil Beds NM Visitor Center auditorium in downtown Hagerman every third Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, February 20, 3 pm: “Home Run Hits” Join us for a baseball movie. Learn more about the rebuilding of the field at Minidoka and enjoy a baseball project with the rangers.
Sunday, February 21, 2 pm: “Fossil Feature” The Sunday feature is about a small horse that had an inauspicious start to his racing career, but became an unlikely champion and a symbol of hope to many Americans during the Great Depression.
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.
DEBORAH J. SHENK AKA DEBBIE J. SHENK; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN M. SHENK; WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 920 5th Street West, Fairfield, ID 83327, and legally described as: LOTS 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 5 OF SOLDIER MOUNTAIN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 70271, RECORDS OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, Defendants.
Case No. CV-2015-20
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF
TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF JOHN M. SHENK and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, Including all Unknown Individuals
With An Interest In Real Property commonly known as 920 5th Street West, Fairfield, ID 83327: You have been sued by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Camas, Idaho, Case No. CV-2015-20. The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 920 5th Street West, Fairfield, ID 83327 and legally described as: LOTS 3 AND 4 IN BLOCK 5 OF SOLDIER MOUNTAIN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 70271, RECORDS OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 501 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327, (208) 764-2238, and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorney, Elisa S. Magnuson, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 W. Persimmon Lane, Ste. 150, Boise, ID 83713. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated this 19th day of January, 2016. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: Korri Blodgett
10 February 17, 2016
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AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 06/08/2016 at the hour of 2:00pm of said day, at Camas County Courthouse Front Steps, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 the Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States of America, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of Camas, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 6A of Lots 5, 6 &7 of West Shore Subdivision, according to the officialplat thereof, recorded as Instrument No. 78457, records of Camas County, Idaho. The Seller has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above described real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of 060 Private Road, Camas County, ID 83327, may sometimes be associated with said real property. Said sale will be made, without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust made and entered into on 05/17/2006, by and among Marc A. Green, a married man as his sole & separate property, as Grantor, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., as Trustee, and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., as Beneficiary; said Deed of Trust having been filed of record on 05/17/2006 as Instrument No. Doc No. 79634, Official Records of Camas County, Idaho. The naming of the above Grantor(s) is done to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made as to the responsibility of Grantor(s) for this obligation. The default for which the sale is to be made is that no monthly installment payments under a Deed of Trust Note dated 05/17/2006, in the amount of $729.82 per month for 01/01/2013 and each month thereafter have been made, together with accruing late charges, plus any other charges lawfully due under the note, deed of trust, and Idaho law. The balance owing as of 02/03/2015 on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust is the amount of $199,648.99; plus service charges, late charges, and any other costs or expenses associated with this foreclosure as provided by the Deed of Trust or Deed of Trust Note, or by Idaho law. Date 1/27/2016
Brian G. Sayer Klatt, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen & Rastede, P.C
published on 2/3, 2/10/ 2/17 & 2/24, 2016
Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today’s date: January 15, 2016 File No.: 7042.15893 Sale date and time (local time): May 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM Sale location: on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 Property address: 347 Winona Drive 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: Mark A Tate and Sunny C Tate, Husband and Wife Original trustee: Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Original beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB Recording date: 06/18/2008 Recorder’s instrument number: 2008-081570 County: CAMAS Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 15, 2016: $61,699.09 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property’s legal description is: Lot 13, Block 2, of Baldwin Addition, Camas County, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee. com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. Tate, Mark A (TS# 7042.15893) 1002.285066-File No.
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