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Last year one of the big news stories was a 15year-old Connecticut girl, Justina Pelletier, who was held against her will and the will of her parents by a Boston Hospital. It was a bizarre situation where the doctors involved were not the child’s doctors, and yet, the hospital managed to convince social services and a judge that the state should take custody of the girl. After a long legal battle, the judge who awarded custody of Justina to the state, essentially admitted he was wrong (the
judge’s actions in this case were in direct conflict with a number of U.S. Supreme Court rulings). It would be easy to write this off as an unusual event, but in reality, it happens all the time across the United States. The Idaho legislature is currently considering a bill that would help protect children from this sort of thing by strengthening parental rights. House Bill 113 would add explicit language to Idaho State Law that says, “Parents and legal guardians
who have legal custody of minor children have a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the care, custody, education and control of their children.” This Thursday, February 19th, at 9 a.m. the House State Affairs Committee will debated this bill. If you are a parent, or a grandparent, or you believe that the State of Idaho should never be allowed to do what was done in Massachusetts, you can contact those legislators at hstaf@house.idaho.gov or by calling 208-332-1145.
Dry January Leaves Below Normal Snowpack January’s dry weather leaves Idaho’s snowpacks below normal Snow Surveyors from the Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service recorded end-of-January mountain snowpacks across the state that ranged from 60-100% of median. “Oddly, one of the lowest snowpacks in the state is in north Idaho’s Panhandle region, which usually gets plenty of snow,” said Ron Abramovich, Water Supply Specialist with NRCS
Idaho. “A few of the long-term Panhandle snow courses with data back almost 80 years show near record low snowpack levels.” The lowest snowpack percentages are in the Panhandle Region and Weiser basins; basins with snowpacks at average or better were the Oakley, Salmon Falls, and Upper Snake basins. Pockets of above normal and well below normal snowpacks can be found across the state. Precipitation for January ranged from 35-85% of normal which reduced the average precipitation totals for all basins in Idaho. Predicted early February moisture could help build up the snowpacks to near normal levels if precipitation falls as snow. continued on page 8.....
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Protecting Sage Grouse
More than 600,000 acres of state endowment rangeland in southern Idaho fall within identified “core” and “important” habitat zones for sage grouse. This acreage makes up about 44 percent of endowment rangeland ownership in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) recently laid out proposed conservation measures to protect this habitat. It also outlined proposed conservation measures for the department’s roles in wildfire prevention and suppression, and regulating oil and gas development and some mining activity. With the development of federal land management practices for sage-grouse, the USFWS asked 11 western states with sage-grouse habitat to develop complementary conservation measures for state lands. The Governor’s Office of Species Conservation and IDL Director Tom Schultz began developing conservation measures for endowment trust lands in Idaho to further demonstrate Idaho’s commitment to conserving sage-grouse to prevent a continued on page 9.....
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings ALL YOU CAN EAT Wendell City Meeting Crab Feed At the regular meeting of the Wendell City Council on February 19th, there will be continued discussion on the proposed Senior Center. The public is welcome to attend.
at the Fairfield American Legion
Cornbeef & Cabbage Dinner
The American Legion Post #19 will hold their Annual Crab Feed on February 28th starting at 7 p.m. (the dungeon opens at 5:30). Tickets are $35 each and include a Rifle Raffle for a Savage Model 22-250 w/3x9 40mm scope. Tickets are available at Valley Service (764-2223), Iron Mountain Inn (764-3444), Soldier Creek NOTICE OF OPENING Brewing (764-2739), and from The Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission Dwight Butlin (358-2214). is looking for a few good men or women for the Planning Dinner is limited to 175, so buy and Zoning Commission. your tickets ASAP. Applications are available at the Planning and Zoning Office in the Courthouse Annex, 517 Soldier Road, Fairfield, or at the Camas County Court House, 501 Soldier by Cindy Kinder, 4-H Youth, Extension Educator Road, Fairfield. Tests conducted in Gooding County identified several Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Please contact Dwight Butlin at the cases of H5N8 avian influenza in wild ducks. Also, other strains of avian flu have been found in wild and domestic Planning and Zoning office at 208-764-2046. EEOE flocks within the state. Members of the Poultry 4-H Club need to pay attention to their project animals for health and conduct their The Wood River Soil & Water Conservation District biosecurity measures. Flocks need to be watched for signs in Shoshone is currently offering trees for sale - order now of illness in the birds. Symptoms may include: coughing, and pick up on April 24th or 25th. sneezing, respiratory distress, decreased egg production, In addition to trees, the Wood River SWCD has Fabric swelling of the head, comb and wattles and sudden death. Mulch/Weed Barrier & Machinery Available! 1 roll 6x500 If you see symptoms in any of your birds, please contact $145.00 per roll. the ISDA State Veterinarian’s office at 208-332-8540 or Pick up an order form at 217 West F Street in Shoshone, USDA-APHIS-VS, toll free at 1-866-536-7593. Sick or call 934-8481 ext. 100, or goto wrswcd.weebly.com dead wild birds should be reported to the Idaho Department of Fish & Game at 208-454-7638. It is important that 4-H members prevent contact be The MVIS will hold their quarterly meeting on March tween domestic birds and wild waterfowl that may carry 7, 2015 at 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. The meeting will be held the avian flu virus. Biosecurity measures of keeping doat Jaker’s Bar & Grill Restaurant (1598 Blue Lakes Bou- mestic feed and watering sites away from wild birds is levard N. in Twin Falls). Meeting will include discussion important. There have been no human illnesses about the June Iris show, a presentation by Jeanette Graassociated with the H5N8 or H5N2 viham on how to photograph irises, and the usual catching ral strains of avian influenza anywhere up with friends and club members. in the world, to date. However, to reduce Guests are welcome and encouraged join the organizathe risk of exposure, individuals handling tion by becoming a member. Dues are $ 7.00 per year wild and domestic birds should rememand new members will receive an iris rhizome and newsber to wash their hands after contact and letters. If you have any questions please called Jeanette cook all poultry and poultry products Graham at 208-734-3613 or onthegograham@gmail.com thoroughly prior to consumption. On Sunday, March 1st, the United Methodist Church in Wendell (175 Main Street) will host a Cornbeef & Cabbage Dinner. Everyone is welcome, so come and enjoy some great food and fellowship with friends and neighbors. A free-will offering will be taken, but there is no obligation. Call 208-536-6787 for more information.
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Lincoln County Historical Society
Annual Art Show This Saturday & Sunday February 21st & 22nd
“Every year we meet new artists and are overwhelmed by the quality of talent that comes through the door,” said Salli Hubbs, the historical society’s chairman. “It’s a great event to celebrate our local talent.” The show will take place at the museum, located at 112 West B Street across from the Lincoln County Courthouse, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
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Highway 46 Realignment Work began this week to realign a section of Highway 46 south of Wendell and reconstruct a canal crossing at the intersection of Bob Barton Road and Rex Leland Highway. Work is expected to be complete by June. Those traveling in that area should be prepared for delays. Work to replace the bridge will begin with one lane of traffic being maintained throughout the project. Traffic will be controlled with flaggers and temporary traffic signals. Traffic will drive on temporary roadways during certain times of construction. When complete, the project will replace the four-way stop intersection with a curve for north/south traffic traveling on Idaho 46. Bob Barton Road (3500 South Road) will intersect Idaho 46 mid-curve. The new alignment will have turn bays for each direction. The replacement of the bridge over the Cedar Draw canal with a concrete stiff-leg structure will lengthen the crossing to facilitate the widened roadway.
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Mary Jane Brown
Mary Jane (Heck) Brown joined her parents and brothers in heaven on Thursday, February 12, 2015, after a hard and long struggle with COPD. She was born August 30, 1936, to James Hayes and Martha Leona (Roszell) Heck in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was the fifth child of seven children, and the only girl. Mary grew up in the Twin Falls area, attending school in Twin Falls. Her first job was working in a bean warehouse in Twin Falls, Idaho. She met the love of her life, LaRae Brown, through a mutual friend in 1951, and they were married December 11, 1953, in Richfield, Idaho, where they resided. In 1961 Mary and her family moved to the Farm where they raised their family and they still reside. Mary was a hard working woman, and over the years she did most every job on the farm, including feeding cows and calves, milking, and any other work that needed done. She occasionally waited tables to make extra money for her new, young family. Mary also worked other jobs including a couple of summers for the Big Wood Canal Company and as a janitor at the Richfield School. She loved to travel and seek new adventures with friends and family. Mary enjoyed a multitude of crafts and hobbies, and was never afraid to add a new talent to the long list. She always had a desire to pass along her knowledge of canning, gardening and cooking. But of all the jobs she had the job Mary loved
most was tending children, whether it was her own family or adopted family, she loved and cared for countless children as though they were her own. Occasionally she and LaRae even served as foster parents for children in need. The greatest love of Mary’s life was her family, and getting her family together always brought her the most joy. Mary leaves a huge hole in the hearts and lives of her family, and she will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know and love her. She is preceded in death by all six brothers, James, Rickey, Lester, Lawrence, Ralph and John; both parents; brother-in-law Jimmy Brown and wife Alberta; one grandson-in-law, Shannon Erwin; one great-grandson, Adler Joseph Burns Brauburger; and one step-granddaughter, Lisa Uriguen. She is survived by LaRae, her husband of 61 years; sons Rick (Kari) of Richfield, and David (Cheryl) of Twin Falls, and daughter Connie (Harvey) Brauburger also of Richfield; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great granddaughter. She is also survived by her sister-in-laws, Maxine (Dwain) Stirton, Nadine Hilderbrand, Janet (Lawrence) Heck, June (Ralph) Heck, and Cloreen (John) Heck, all of the Magic Valley. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, greatnieces and great-nephews. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at the Richfield Cemetery.
death & service notices
Robert “Bob” McCarthy, 85, a resident of Gooding, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at his home in Gooding. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Gooding Basque Center, 285 Euskadi Lane in Gooding.
Mary Margaret (McCann) Carnes, 88, a resident of Amarillo, Texas, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 in Amarillo. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Amarillo with Pastor Jerry Davey officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield, with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to a favorite charity.
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Esther Marie Hopkins
Esther Marie Andersen Hopkins, 80, of Shoshone, passed away at her home on Feb. 9, 2015. She was born on June 5, 1934 the daughter of Arthur Andersen and Lucille Clausen Andersen. She was raised on the family ranch in Rockland, Idaho. She attended the one-room Landing school through eighth grade then graduated from Rockland High School in 1954. The eldest of seven children, she was surrounded by a large family of siblings, cousins, aunts and uncles. Esther was always actively involved with 4-H and in 1948, she won a trip to attend National 4-H Congress in Chicago. On the train ride to Chicago, she met a young man named Ivan Hopkins. Later while attending the University of Idaho in Moscow, she would meet him again. He became the love of her life and they married on Sept. 3, 1954. She graduated with honors from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. All through her life she was an avid supporter of the University and the fine education it provides. Following graduation, they lived for a short while in Caldwell, Idaho. During this time while Ivan was farming, she worked as a University of Idaho Extension Home Economist. When Ivan was drafted into the army, she moved with him to Savannah, GA where he was stationed. Upon discharge from the army, they returned to work on the Hopkins family farm near Caldwell. The Extension Service became the family career. In 1959, the family moved to Burley for Ivan’s first position with the Extension service. In 1963, they moved to Shoshone, and then to Rupert in 1987. Upon Ivan’s retirement from the Extension Service, they returned to Shoshone. Esther was a multi-talented person with a wide variety of interests and passions. She was accomplished at just about everything she did from knitting, painting, crafts, cooking, and quilting. She designed and planned the landscaping for the family home in Shoshone and then later in Rupert. She was an avid gardener growing just about anything. She shared her knowledge with her children, family and friends as a certified Cooperative Extension Master Gardener. Actively involved in the communities where she lived, she was a Shoshone 4-H leader for many years and involved with the Shoshone Library Board, Shoshone Civics Club, and the Magic Grange. She was also a member
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of Chapter Y of the PEO Sisterhood. In Rupert, she joined and remained a member of the Mt. Harrison Quilters Guild which gave her great joy. She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Shoshone and St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Rupert. She loved her many lunches and activities at the Golden Years Senior Center surrounded by neighbors and friends. Always loving to explore and learn, Esther had the great pleasure of traveling across the United States, and internationally. Just five years after experiencing a severe stroke, she realized her lifelong dream of travelling to Denmark, the home of her grandparents. She liked to tell the story of how she put 10 miles on her wheel chair while touring around Copenhagen. She was very proud of her Danish heritage, always hoping to return. Esther is survived by her husband of sixty years, Ivan of Shoshone; three children Terry (Debbie) of Sioux Falls, So. Dakota, Helen of Gooding, and Guy of Shoshone; grandchildren Angela and Tom, and great-grandchildren Addie and Lexi; sisters Dwen Jones of Kuna, and Sharon Cox of Sandpoint; brothers Ken Andersen (Donna) of Lewiston and Steve Andersen of Sandpoint; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, a brother, and an infant son. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Shoshone; St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Rupert; Chapter Y of the PEO Sisterhood, Shoshone; or the School of Home Economics, University of Idaho. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015, at the First Baptist Church (205 5th Ave. East in Shoshone). Burial will follow at the Shoshone Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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obituary Ethel Mae Peterson
Ethel Mae Peterson, 78, passed away at Copper Summit Assisted Living Center in Pocatello, Idaho on February 8, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Nampa, Idaho on May 21, 1936 to Mary and Frank James Gray. Most of her life was spent in the Jerome and Wendell areas until she moved to Pocatello in 2008 to be close to her daughters, Terri and Nichole. In 1952 she married Therald Casto and lived in Twin Falls. Together they had four children; Therald, Terri, Dougie, and James. Ethel and Therald were divorced in 1960. Later Ethel met Art Peterson and they were married at the Christian Church in Gooding on Feb 1, 1963. With this union two more children were born; Nichole and Chad. Most of Ethel’s life was spent on or around farms. With farm life she developed a strong work ethic and she applied this when raising five children and when she and Art ran their farm in Wendell. Ethel worked side by side with Art, moving pipe and picking rock. She was a tireless homemaker always on the move. She also had her own businesses selling Stanley Products as a distributor for years. Ethel and Art enjoyed many fun times together. They were members of the Moose Lodge in Jerome for many years, where they were always dancing up a storm to country music. Ethel and Art were also long time members of the Jerome Bowling League and had a lot of fun with their teammates, especially the yearly trips to Jackpot. For many years Ethel was the Secretary of the league where she kept things running smoothly. Ethel also loved playing cards with family and friends. Ethel is survived by her, sister Ellen(LeRoy ) Trader, stepbrother Joe Goss, children Terri Richway(Robert) of Pocatello, Jim Peterson(Dennise) of Salt Lake City, UT, Chad Peterson of Twin Falls, and Nichole Herter of Pocatello. She is also survived by Grandchildren; Thad Peterson (Reno, NV), Clint Peterson (Reno, NV), Russel Boger (Boise, Id), Jennifer Young (Boise, Id), Lacey Murdock (Pocatello, Id), Whitney Herter (Boise, Id), Jesse Peterson and Dustin Peterson (Boise, Id), Chelsea and Jeremy Terry (Salt Lake City, UT) and Great-granddaughter Sierra Murdock, who she spent a lot of time with. She also has 10 other Great-grandchildren who live in other cities. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Art Peterson and Therald Casto, mother Mary Goss, step-father Floyd Goss, and her sons Therald Peterson and Douglas Casto. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday February 21, 2015, at Farnsworth Mortuary (1343 South Lincoln, Jerome) with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
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obituary Marion George Wood
Marion George “Gale” Wood, 96 years of age, a resident of Bennett Hills Care Center, departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father and Savior at the North Canyon Medical Center, Gooding, ID, at 4:55 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2015. He was surrounded by his daughter and loving family. Gale was born October 25, 1918, the only child of George R. And Viola Hines Wood near Bethel, Missouri. He was raised and educated at Bethel until his mother passed away when he was sixteen years of age. Gale left home at that time and joined the C.C. Corp. Working for the Corp finally brought Gale to Idaho which eventually became his permanent home at Gooding, Idaho. In September of 1941, Gale enlisted in the U.S. Army and was shipped to Hawaii. He lived through the Pearl Harbor attack in December and fought in the South Pacific Islands for the remainder of his tour of duty. Gale was a member of the American Legion Post #30 in Gooding and Pearl Harbor Survivor Association until health interfered with his attendance. On May 31, 1945, he married Mary Towne in Twin Falls. They became parents of two wonderful daughters, Viola Kay and Leola Fay. They were later divorced. Gale was married to June Wilkins and divorced. He was later married to Shirley Anstad for 33 years and later to Linda Esterbrook for 10 years. Gale is survived by: one daughter, Kay (Richard) Pearl of Logan, UT; son-in-law, James Gage of Twin Falls; many adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended families of his previous marriages. He was preceded in death by: his parents; wives; and one daughter, Leola Fay Gage; one grandson, Jeremy Gage; and a great-granddaughter, Olivia Pearl Andersen. Gale had a long standing relationship with his Heavenly Father and was a member of the Gooding First Southern Baptist Church at the time of his passing. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation and gratitude for the love and care received at Bennett Hills Care Center, North Canyon Medical Center, and First Southern Baptist Church family of Gooding. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of these three. A celebration of Gale’s life was held on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Demaray’s Gooding Chapel.
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Two 3-D Block Quilting workshops will be taught by Kaylynn Cheney on Thursday, February 26 at the Gooding County Extension office (203 Lucy Lane, in Gooding). The first workshop will be from 1-3 pm followed by the second from 6-8 pm. The registration fee for either session of the workshop is $14. Using color and value, 3-D quilt blocks offer a way for quilters to turn a flat surface into a picture that seems to pop off the page. Depth can be created by quilting shapes like diamonds, triangles or squares, into images that pop. In this two-hour class, participants will master the basics by learning a pinwheel block and a bow tie block. Machines and all supplies will be provided for the class. Please choose either the afternoon session or evening session when you register. Participants may register for any of these classes by calling (208) 934-8678 or (208) 732-6442. Class sizes are limited, so early registration is suggested.
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Below Normal Snowpack cont.
The end of the snow accumulation season is April 1. Reservoir levels vary with the location, carryover storage, and mountain snowpack. The basins where reservoirs that are less than 25% full, Salmon Falls, Owyhee, Wild Horse, Magic and Oakley, will likely have irrigation shortages this summer even with near normal snowpacks. At this time, storage in north Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene, Pend Oreille, Priest lakes are below normal due to the dry winter. Details on snowpack, precipitation, streamflows, and reservoirs for each basin in Idaho are in the full February Water Supply Outlook Report online.
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Hay, Cereal, & Livestock School Camas & Blaine County
On Monday, March 16th, the University of Idaho Extension office will host a hay, cereal, and livestock school at the Camas County Senior and Community Center in Fairfield. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. with the first class starting at 9:30. The day will end at 2 p.m. Classes include: Soil Health with Amber Moore (Soils Specialist, UI Extension), Dairy Compost Study with Cindy Kinder and Lauren Hunter (Extension Educators), Grazing Crop Aftermath with Jon Hogge (Extension Educator), Barley Commission Market Updates, and Weed Management with Steve Hines (1 pesticide credit available). Early Registration ($15), which includes lunch is due by The Natural Resources Conservation Service is now March 11. Registration after that date is $20. accepting applications for the 2015 Conservation Stew- Contact the Blaine County Extension office to Register ardship Program. Producers who maintain a high level of - 788-5585. You can pay over the phone with your credit conservation stewardship on their land may be eligible to card. Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover. receive compensation for their efforts. Applications received by February 27, 2015, will be considered for this year’s funding. Land stewardship generates significant environmental ben- The Gooding Public Library (306 5th Ave West) will efits including clean air, clean water, and healthy soils and host a series of FREE Extension workshops beginning in helps sustain food and fiber production for the citizens of March. March 7: Water-wise landscaping. University of Idaho Idaho. Since the program Educator Tony McCammon will talk about how to debegan in 2009, NRCS has velop and care for a wonderful landscape that uses much enrolled more than 766,000 less water. acres in Idaho. April 11: Rainwater and grey water collection. University For more information of Idaho Educator Mario E. de Haro-Marti will talk about on CSP, stop by your lohow to collect and use rainwater and how to recycle grey cal USDA service center water from your home. Water saving techniques will be or visit NRCS online at discussed. http://www.id.nrcs.usda. gov/programs. May 16: Composting at home. University of Idaho Educator Mario E. de Haro-Marti will talk about how to compost, different methods, and benefits of composting for your home and community. Come Enjoy a Night Off HBO More talks: During these presentations you will be able Starz Rooms to vote for or request future talks to be presented. NetFlix Starting All of these workshops are on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. 00 Nice Rooms at $29 to 12:00 p.m. For RSVP and more info: call the Gooding Hot Breakfast Extension Office: 208-934-4417 or the Gooding Public www.goodinginn.com Library: 208-934-4089.
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Protecting Sage Grouse cont.
Last week I had tried to find the Yellow Brick Road. I didn’t actually find the touchable road, but I did see a symbolic one. So, I decided I should look for Toto the dog from Wizard of Oz instead. Toto was making $125/week in 1939 as a dog. I’m thinking if Toto could be found, I could learn a few lessons about the economy. After all, Toto’s living expenses would have been minimal for all these years. For example, the dog would have been living with someone else renting or buying a roof under which to stay. With a new couch to sleep on once in a while, good food, and an occasional Pet-i-cure, Toto has had little to put out as cash. The wisdom of Toto would be proven with investments and saving through the years from 1939 to the present date. As I look for Toto and the dog’s wisdom, I am going to pass on to you wisdom of some of our American Indian Chiefs (these are a little easier to find). ~~~~~ One does not sell the land people walk on - Crazy Horse, Oglala Lakota Sioux ~~~~~ Suppose a white man should come to me and say, “Joseph, I like your horses. I want to buy them.” I say to him, “No, my horses suit me; I will not sell them.” Then, he goes to my neighbor who says, “Pay me the money and I will sell you Joseph’s horses.” The white man returns to me and says, “Joseph, I have bought your horses and you must let me have them.” If we sold our lands to the government, this is the way they bought them - Chief Joseph, Nez Perce ~~~~~ When a white army battles Indians and wins, it is called a great victory. But, if they lose, it is called a massacre Cheeseekau, Shawnee ~~~~~ Our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever. It will not perish by the flames of fire. As long as the sun shines and the waters flow, this land will be here to give life to men and animals - Chief Crowfoot, Siksika ~~~~~ A frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives - Indian proverb ~~~~~ When all the trees have been cut down, when all the animals have been hunted, when all the waters are polluted, when all the air is unsafe to breath, only then will you discover you can not eat money - Cree prophecy ~~~~~ Children learn from what they see. We need to set an example of truth and action - Howard Rainer, Taos Pueblo ~~~~~ Another Cup - Tee
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listing of the species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Governor Otter backed up Idaho’s commitment with a budget recommendation of $750,000 for sage-grouse conservation activities, including $250,000 for IDL to implement cooperative fuel breaks on endowment rangelands and money to refurbish firefighting equipment for use by Idaho’s rangeland fire protection associations - groups of ranchers trained and legally authorized to fight range fires in Idaho. The IDL is soliciting feedback from the public on the draft plan through March 2, 2015. Comments can be emailed to Pat Seymour, Endangered Species Program Manager at pseymour@idl.idaho.gov. The IDL also is working with natural resource industry user groups, environmental organizations, and relevant state agencies to fine-tune the draft plan. Many of the participants also are members of the Governor’s Sage Grouse Task Force. In March the Land Board and Oil and Gas Conservation Commission will vote to approve portions of the plan that have to do with their respective authorities. The USFWS will consider the Idaho plan, including the IDL plan nested within the broader state effort, and conservation measures outlined by ten other western states and regulatory meachanisms for federal lands in the states, before it makes a decision whether to list sage-grouse under the ESA. For All your Insurance Ne e d s
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015 - 10 AM TO 4 PM and SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015—10 AM TO 4 PM * POTLUCK LUNCH * Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. There will be jobs for everyone. Sorting artifacts, labeling and identifying for Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices displays or storage. PUBLIC NOTICE On Tuesday March 10, 2015 the Fairfield Planning & Zoning Com- For more information call mission will hold a regular meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Fair- the Museum at 934-5318.
field City Hall located at 407 Soldier Road in Fairfield. Items on their agenda include the following: Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance #165, Article 4 Design Standards: SECTION 1 - Amend language to reference Title and Chapter; SECTION 2 - Amend language to reference street dedications and include alleys; SECTION 3 - Amend language to reference street location and clarify definitions for street continuation and extension, frontage roads, cul-de-sac. Add language to include alleys in industrial subdivisions; SECTION 4 - Amend language to reference street specification and add language that such streets are to be platted and developed; SECTION 5 - Add language to clarify street names are to not duplicate a street name in Camas County; SECTION 8 - Add easement language to include setback from stream bank/waterway and snow storage when deemed necessary from the commission/council; SECTION 10 - Amend language to clarify lots are to conform to the zoning district, add language for lot lines and width related to length; SECTION 13 - Delete large scale development language to be included in Article 5 Special Development Subdivisions. Amend required public improvement standards by combining existing language in the streets, water supply system and sanitary system sections to clarify each standard. Adding criteria for bridges, drainage improvements, and building numbers. Amend Guarantee of Completion section to add performance bond requirements of one hundred fifty percent of estimated cost of improvements. Amend Evidence of Completion section to be required prior final plat approval. Add off-site improvement language to ensure that such improvements are installed when necessary to provide required improvements or adequate infrastructure to proposed subdivision; While providing a severability clause and effective date.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the aforementioned time and place, all interested persons may appear and shall be given an opportunity to comment on the matters stated above. Any person needing special accommodations should contact the City Office as soon as possible. Comments and questions prior to the hearing should be directed to the Fairfield City Planning Administrator, P. O. Box 336, Fairfield, ID, 83327 or pandzfairfield@frontier.com, a minimum of five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing. Plans and supporting documents are on file at the Fairfield City Hall and available for public review. Dated this the 12th day of February, 2015
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Pursuant to Idaho Code 45-806, a 1993 CASE IH 7140 MFD Tractor (VIN JJA0046988) shall be auctioned off by written bid. Minimum Bid = $7,500. All written bids must be submitted to BUHL IMPLEMENT CO. 20355 HWY 30, Buhl, ID 83 316 no later than 2/28/15. Payment by certified check is required and immediately due upon notification of winning bid. Estimated Hours on Tractor = 11,462. Tractor may be viewed at BUHL IMPLEMENT CO. 20355 HWY 30, Buhl, ID 83316. For more information please call 543-8232. Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today’s date: January 4, 2015 File No.: 7023.108319 Sale date and time (local time): May 11, 2015 at 11:00 AM Sale location: on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 Property address: 223 Willow Ave East aka 223 E Willow Ave Fairfield, ID 83327 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Timothy G Brunson, a single person Original trustee: Pioneer Title Company Original beneficiary: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Recording date: December 8, 2006 Recorder’s instrument number: 80289 County: Camas Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 4, 2015: $108,647.82 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property’s legal description is: Lots 21 and 22 and a fraction of the West half of Lot 23 described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 23; thence East 25 feet; thence North 60 feet; thence West 12 feet; thence North 65 feet to the alley; thence West 13 feet; thence South 125 feet to the Point of Beginning. All in Block 23 in the Village of Fairfield, County of Camas as shown on the official plat on file in the office of the county recorder of Camas County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure. com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7023.108319) 1002.264280-File No.
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This Week’s Crossword Solution
There were a number of complaints about last week’s crossword puzzle. I would like to blame it on someone other than myself, but it really was my own oversight. Fortunantely, it was a simple fix taking exactly 0.73 seconds. Enjoy, and keep the complaints coming:):):)
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