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Dietrich Girls McGinnis Takes Gold Again Take State The 50 game winning streak for the Blue Devil Ladies basketball team ended two weeks ago with a 40 to 41, edge-ofyour- seat loss to the Carey Panthers in the District Tournament.

Even so, they didn’t let that defeat detour them from continuing on to win their third straight basketball Championship at the State Tournament with three decisive wins over Kootenai, Mackay, and Kendrick.

Last Wednesday, the Dietrich Boys took first in the District Tournament with a solid win over Carey (58 to 49). They will be playing in the 4th game (8 p.m.) of the State Tournament this Thursday at Caldwell High School against Kendrick.

The 1AD2 Championship game will be on Saturday, March 2, at the Idaho Center at 9:30 a.m.

In 1AD1 Basketball, the Shoshone Boys took second at the District Tournament, losing to Grace by only three points (44 to 41). They will play their first game of the State Basketball Tournament this Thursday at 8 p.m. against Kamiah at Vallivue High School in Caldwell. The Championship game for this division will be played at the Idaho Center on Saturday, March 2, at 11:30 a.m.

Cole McGinnis took gold for a second year in a row at the Idaho State Wrestling Championships held this last weekend at ISU in Pocatello.

Competing in the 3A 285 bracket, McGinnis took the championship in four straight matches, all of which were pins.

He was not alone, however, in bring home glory for the Gooding Senator’s Wresting team.

Torin Brunson, competing in the 3A 152 bracket, took a second place with two pins and a 2-1 decision. His only loss was in the championship match against Nic Arnold from Sugar/Salem which ended in a 4-2 decision.

Landunn Koyle, Torin Brunson, Sam Dalton, and Cole McGinnis celebrate a job well done.

Sam Dalton took 4th in the 3A 182 bracket and Landunn Koyle finished 6th in the 3A 195 bracket.

Other Gooding wrestlers who competed at the state championships include, Tristan Kaneaster, Jeff Hernandez, Santos Gutierrez, Salvador Lopez, Spencer Ferguson, Junior Gutierrez, Kaden Barrus, and Eric Finley.

Soldier Mountain Ski Patrol ~ Fundraiser Salmon Dinner Saturday, March 2nd, 6 pm at the Lodge ~ Tickets $25/person ( includes one free drink ) Silent Auction All proceeds to go towards expansion of upper Ski Patrol facility.

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February 27, 2013

NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

High Desert Coop Free Meals

Lincoln County AA Meetings: Every Monday & Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Golden Years Senior Center (218 N. Rail St. West). Also, Alanon meetings helds every 3rd Sunday.

The United Methodist churches in Gooding, Shoshone, and Richfield each offer a free homemade and healthy meal to the community one night per week. Shoshone UMC hosts a meal on Tuesday evenings, Gooding UMC on Wednesday evenings, and Richfield UMC on Thursday evenings. Always at 6:30pm for all three.

We would welcome all hungry persons, rich and poor, white and latino (pero no hablo espanol). We won’t try to convert you, but we will ask that you sit at the same table as us and to join in fellowship with us. And for anyone who is interested, we always host a Bible study after each meal. More details about our programs can be found at www.highdesertministries.com.

Magic Valley Iris Society will hold an meeting at River Rock Grill,1824 Blue Lakes Boulevard N, Twin Falls on March 2, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Jeanette Graham 734-3613 or 308-7054.

Camas Library - Bits & Bytes The Camas County Public Library has many new books for patrons to check out. Two especially stand out because they are something a different and could in a sense be called charming and endearing. These books are a series written by Patrick Taylor (M. D.) who was born and raised in Bangor County Down in Northern Ireland. Although they are works of fiction, his books are based on journals he kept of his early days in rural Ireland.

Our library has the first two books: An Irish Country Doctor followed by An Irish Country Village. The town is Ballybucklebo and two of the main characters are Barry Laverty, M.M. an assistant to Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly. They treat the many eccentric and colorful characters of the town and surrounding area. These books are great reads that keep you turning pages written in a style akin to James Herriot.

607 Soldier Road, Fairfield ~ 764-2553

Richfield District Library 105 South Main Street ~ 487-1242 Tuesday: 2-6 & Thursday: 10-6

Story Time Every Thursday

Come Join the Fun at 10:30 a.m.

the Shoshone Library 211 South Rail West ~ 886-2843

Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Open Tuesday thru Saturday Tuesday - 12 to 5 Wed - 12 to 7 Thurs - 11 to 4 Fri - 12 to 5 Sat - 12 to 3

Gooding Public Library Please call 934-4089 or visit at: 306 5th Avenue West.

Regular Hours of Operation: Monday 12 to 5 Thursday 1 to 8 Tuesday 1 to 8 Friday 12 to 5 Wednesday 10 to 5 Saturday Closed

Well Depth Study The Camas Soil Conservation District (SCD) is considering a domestic well depth study for the 2013 summer season. The study would begin in May and end in October. Other options are a May measurement only, May and October measurements, or measurements each month for 6 months. Interested individuals should contact the SCD at 764-3223, camasscd@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 156 Fairfield. Implementation is dependent upon demand.

Remember the annual SCD Tree Sale. Call 764-3223, come by 403 Soildier Road in Fairfield (south entrance of the Strickland Realty Building), or send a message to camasscd@yahoo.com to get yours today! Tree quantities are limited and are on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis so order yours early.

The Camas Soil Conservation District is open from 9 a.m to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Camas County School Sports Posters!

We want to inform local businesses that we are working with All Around Sports for the 2013-2014 sports posters as a fundraiser for our athletic program. This company may be contacting your business for local sponsoring advertisements.

Please contact the school with any questions or concern.

Jeff Rast, Principle K-12 Camas County Schools

GET INVOLVED! The City of Fairfield is currently seeking volunteers for the Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioner’s review and act upon a variety of land development proposals, as well as amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. Qualifications: resident of Fairfield or Camas County of at least two years’ standing. Submit a letter of interest to the Planning Administrator, City of Fairfield, P.O. Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327 or stop by the office.

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Don’t Forget The Supplemental Levy Election On March 12th.

The 2013-2014 school year will present an even greater challenge to maintain our current commitment to educate our most precious asset, and in many ways the future, the children of Camas County. The slow economic recovery and the destabilization of State of Idaho revenue have created great challenges for the Joint Finance and Appropriation Committee and their ability to adequately fund Idaho’s public education system.

At this time the Idaho FY 2014 Public School Appropriation has not been set, but early indicators are showing that the Public School Appropriation will still be far below the appropriation as far back as 2009.

Let me assure you that our elected School Board members have been involved in the planning and management of the district. The Board of Trustees is very aware that Camas County School District is a district with limited financial resources and a concentrated effort is being made to make each and every tax dollar stretch as far as possible. Like many of you, we are committed to do more with less. That is why this year’s supplemental levy is asking for no more than you have approved in the past. That’s right, even though we are receiving far less state support than we have received in previous years, this supplemental levy will be for the same amount that you approved two years ago. Approval of the supplemental levy will not increase your taxes over this year’s levy rate.

Once again, rest assured that the Camas County School District will do everything in our power to not undermine our educational programs, including extra-curricular activities.

For the Board, Jim Cobble, Superintendent of Schools

the Borrowed Book

by Nan Reedy

What is this librarian reading these days?

New: Behind Beautiful Forever – Katherine Boo I have written that I love a story that pulls me in and “Behind Beautiful Forever – Life Death and Hope in the Mumbai Undercity” did that alright. It really, REALLY pulled me in, it pulled me in and it pulled me down and I wanted out! I have never been so disgusted by a culture, by a society, by people without a single trait of humanity. Page after page, one horrible event after another, I kept flipping back to the bio to see if my eyes were deceiving me – this was a documentary. These events and people were not the product of some deeply disturbed writer, but actual events, the characters even used their real names.

No, no! This is child abuse worse than Slum Dog Millionaire, this is matricide, homicide, animal abuse, everything horrible that could happen did happen. Because the title assured me it was Life, Death and Hope, I assumed that the final chapter would redeem these completely damaged people, and that Hope would continued on page 8..... surface. Forget it.

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B I T U A R I E S

Gale Madsen Roberts

Bonnie Arkoosh ~ 1924-2013

Gale Madsen Roberts, 88, passed away at his home on February 14, 2013, after a brave battle with cancer.

He was born 2 September 1924 in Burley Idaho. He was the 9th child of William and Rosetta Roberts. He had 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

He grew up near the Snake River in Burley and had a wonderful childhood there – fishing, boating and playing on the river. He attended school in Burley; On March 27, 1943 he married his sweetheart Lois Molyneux In July 1943 he joined the Navy and was sent to Perdue University for electrical training. Their first child, Gale C Lynn Roberts was born February 13, 1944 at Twin Falls, Idaho, Gale didn’t see him for quite a while.

Gale served on the USS General Hershey.

In June 1946 Gale continued his electrical training in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Here their second child, Richard Guy Roberts, was born November 1, 1946.

Gale and Lois moved back to Twin Falls in 1948 and Gale worked for Detweiler Bros. until 1954. They moved to a ranch at Picabo, Idaho then in 1960 moved to Carey, Idaho.

In 1965 they started Roberts Electric and it continued to grow and eventually their two sons joined them in the business. Gale Sr. retired in 1992. He served in the volunteer fire district in Carey and the Blaine County planning and zoning board for 8 years.

Gale was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many positions. He and Lois were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on March 27, 1979. They served two missions for the church. They moved to Shoshone in 1993.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Molyneux Roberts, sons Gale C (Kathleen), Richard (Nancy), 13 grandchildren: Mellonee (Daren) Wilding, Minon (Jeremiah) Yates, Mitchell (Jody) Roberts, Donivon (Tracy) Roberts, Lacy Arnold, Caleb (Heather) Roberts, Tara (Brad) McCoy, Dacia (Joel) Yoder, Abbigale (Robert) Vincent, Torrey (Lana) Roberts, Tabrina Roberts, Breea (Bryan) Heiner, Gage Roberts along with thirty-seven (37) Great Grandchildren.

Services were held on February 19, 2013, at the Shoshone LDS Church. Interment with Military Honors will followed at the Shoshone Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome.

Bonnie Edith Ledbetter Arkoosh, born March 18, 1924, to Charles Thomas Ledbetter and Jewel Rose Ledbetter, in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, died February 16, 2013, in Boise, Idaho, by surrender to her Redeemer. As a child growing up in Hammett, Bonnie rode the desert, hunted and fished with her dad; cooked and sewed with her mother; played state championship high school tennis with her friends; and graduated Salutatorian from Glenns Ferry High School.

Bonnie took her Registered Nursing certification at St. Alphonsis in Boise during World War II, rooming with Yvonne Wagner, nee Arkoosh, who introduced Bonnie to George Arkoosh, Yvonne's brother who ranched with his family in Gooding, Idaho. On December 14, 1946, Bonnie and George eloped to be married at St. John's Cathedral in Boise, Idaho. They lived together in Gooding, raising nine children and untold sheep and cattle, until George's death on October 6, 1987.

Mom heartened illiterate immigrant boys who came to herd sheep, vagabonds who stopped at her ranch door, ranchers, farmers and stockmen, neighbors, politicians, scholars, and clergy all with the same matchless graceful charm and deep individual respect. No one left her table or her home without an enduring impression of her hospitality and appreciation for her humane conversation.

With much love and patience, she enticed the moral compass of her children to resonate her values and objective sense of justice, her love of learning and her responsibility to community. We each of her children are grateful to Mom for offering us this happy direction for our lives.

Bonnie is survived by her children, Joseph Thomas Arkoosh, Michael Alexander Arkoosh (Kristine), John Cromwell Arkoosh (Deborah), Charles Thomas Arkoosh (Linda), James Elias Arkoosh (Sheri), George Francis Arkoosh II (Lizabeth), Ann Elizabeth Brown (Phil), Mary Rose Arkoosh (Rick) Bonnie Theresa Carns (Tom), twenty-two (22) grandchildren and four (4) great grandchildren.

Services were held on Friday, February 22, at St. Marks in Boise, Idaho, and on February 23 at St. Elizabeth's in Gooding.

In keeping with the focus of Mom's love and compassion for her fellows, please make a donation to any charity of your preference in memory of her.

S E RV I C E N O T I C E S Stephen “Steve” Miller, 74, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall at 101 North Bliss Street in Wendell where the services will conclude. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel.

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B I T U A R I E S

Marjorie Louella Bauscher Marjorie Louella Bauscher, 88, a resident of Boise, formerly of Fairfield, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Park Center Assisted Living in Boise.

Having lived a full and loving life, Marjorie has gone to be with the Lord. She was born July 26, 1924 in Buhl, Idaho to Libbie (Cibulka) and Lawrence Rubinek.

She graduated from Buhl High School and then graduated from Albion Normal College where she began her lifelong dedication to teaching. She taught school in Gooding, Buhl, Eden and many years at Camas County Elementary in Fairfield. Always looking to improve her teaching skills, she spent several summers at BSU and earned her Bachelor’s of Art in Elementary Education.

Marjorie married Allen Bauscher June 24, 1948. She and Allen made their home in Fairfield where they ran a successful farming and ranching operation. Marj was a major contributor to the success of the operation, feeding ranch hands at roundups, delivering snacks to the fields during harvest, and delaying the purchase of a desired sofa so they could buy a new bull and occasionally waking to find a new born calf in the kitchen that had been born on a subzero Fairfield night.

To say that Marj kept busy is an understatement, she had unstoppable energy and drive. Not only did she help run the ranch and teach school, but she was very involved in the community. She was active in the Fairfield Community Church, served on the Camas County planning and zoning commission, the Camas Library Board, the American Cancer Society, numerous women’s cattle associations and wrote the “Camas Chatter” for the Courier Newspaper. She also found time to raise three children, was the consummate hostess, a 4-H leader and provided support and creative entertainment for her grandchildren. She was dedicated to reading her Bible and made time for daily devotions. She enjoyed making quilts for her grandchildren and often gave them as gifts to newborns.

As a lifelong learner, Marj was determined to learn the computer (much to Al’s dismay) and the art of e-mail (sometimes to the amusement of her grandchildren). Always organized, Marjorie wrote her own obituary. Drafts of which date back many years and included numerous footnotes and annotations as life changed along the way. Always humble and drawn to the practical, her drafts were technically accurate but self effacing. We have taken the liberty of expanding on her drafts.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her son Larry and her husband Allen. She is survived by her son Randy (Mary) Bauscher and daughter Paula (Drew) Forney. Grandchildren Miranda (Jeff) Gibson, Brenda Fries, Bill Bauscher, Joe (Kari) Forney, Betsy

(Eli) Schmoeger, Suzy Forney, Christie Bauscher, Mike Bauscher and Anthony Barringa. Great grandchildren Kayla and Nic Gibson; Madyson, Haylee, Darbie and Paul Fries; Jaxson Bauscher; Jack and Isolabella Forney and Wade Schmoeger. She also leaves behind, her sister, Audrey Randall (Mervin) Buhl and several nieces and nephews and special friend Debbie Despot.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 8, 2013, at Demaray Funeral Service in Gooding. No public visitation will be held. She will be laid to rest at Elwood Cemetery, in Gooding, next to her beloved husband, Allen.

Memorial Contributions in Marjorie’s name may be made to the Camas County Library, P.O. Box 292, Fairfield, Idaho 83327.

Glen E. Tolle Glen E. Tolle, 86, of Gooding and formerly of Burley, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at his son’s home in Chubbuck.

He was born Oct. 24, 1926, the son of Lloyd and Ola Tolle.

Glen was raised in California with one brother, Mack; and three sisters, Ellen, Daisy and Leola. Glenn served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948. He moved to Utah to work as a ranch hand and then moved to Burley. Glen ran a dairy business, farmed and did custom hay hauling.

Glen was the father of eight children, Kirk (Carla) Tolle, Kent (Debra) Tolle, Cindy (Marlin) Payne, Lesia (Kim) Harris, Brenda (Bruce) Draper, Hollie (Lynn) Manning, Brent Tolle and Mart (Melanie) Tolle. Glen leaves behind 34 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

There will be a private family service in Boise with interment at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.

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Sunday Church Services Gooding Assembly of God (204 Montana) 10:30 a.m.

First Baptist Church (504 Washington) 11 a.m.

First Southern Baptist (2245 California) 11 a.m.

Solid Rock Baptist (2148 Main Street) 9:45 a.m.

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic (1515 California) 9 a.m.

First Christian Church (334 4th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m.

Trinity Episcopal (125 7th Ave. W.) 11 a.m.

Lutheran Calvary (21st & California) 1 p.m.

United Methodist (805 Main Street) 11:15 a.m.

Desert Hills Nazarene (129 6th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m.

Bliss Community (503 E. Hwy 30) 11 a.m.

Fairfield Community Church (617 Soldier Road) 11 a.m.

Foothills Baptist Church (119 Poplar E.) 9:45 a.m.

Immaculate Conception (201 Camas W.) 2nd Sunday Lighthouse Christian (213 Poderosa E.) 10 a.m.

LDS Dietrich - 181 S. 650 E. Fairfield - 400 Aluras W. Gooding - 1228 Main Street Shoshone - 507 N. Greenwood Richfield - 440 E Hyw 93

Shoshone First Baptist (205 East 5th) 9:45 a.m.

Assembly of God (118 W. 4th) 10:30 a.m.

St. Peter’s Catholic (215 West B) Sat. at 5 p.m.

Christ Episcopal (104 West B) 9 a.m.

Oasis Christian Fellowship (310 E. 6th) 10 a.m.

New Hope Lutheran (104 West B) 10:30 a.m.

United Methodist Richfield (3rd & Latah) 8:30 a.m.

Shoshone (2nd & West C) 10 a.m.

Richfield Community (410 S. Main) 10 a.m.

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Center & Thrift Shop Open: M W F (8 to 2) Home Delivery Available

Special Events Fairfield: Barb McMurdo - Feb. 22nd at Lunch Gooding: Music by the Fiddlers - Feburary 21st Shoshone: AARP Tax Help - March 5th & 19th

Gooding 934-5504 308 Senior Avenue Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Pool & Pinochle (Mon-Thur) Shuffleboard (Wed) Quilting (Thur) Duplicate Bridge (Fri) Breakfast (7:30-10) 1st Saturday of the Month BINGO: Every Friday at 7 p.m. Pinochle: 2nd & 4th Saturday

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Tuesday, March 5 Monday, March 4 Tuna Sandwiches w/ Tater Tot Casserole w/ Veggies, Salad, Dessert Taco Soup, Salad & Dessert Wednesday, March 6 Lasagna & Garlic Bread w/ veggies, salad and dessert

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Thursday, Feb. 28 (Richfield) Ham Sandwiches & Soup and... Peanut Butter Pie

Friday, March 1 (Shoshone) Turkey & Potatoes and... Pineapple Cake

Tuesday, March 5 (Shoshone) Beef Stroganoff & Noodles w/ Biscuits & Bread Pudding

Monday, March 4 (Richfield) Turkey & Potatoes and... Pineapple Cake

Wednesday, March 6 (Shoshone) Chili Dogs & Fries w/ Peach Pie

Camas/Fairfield 764-2226 129 Willow Avenue West Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $4.50 (10-59) $4.00 for those over 60 (Suggested Donation) Quilting ~ Pool ~ Puzzles ~ Board Games & Cards Art Class Thursday 10-1 ~~~ Game Day - 3rd Friday Breakfast Fundraiser (8-10) 2nd Saturday of the Month: by Donation Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, let us know if you have special dietary needs such as allergies to food.

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Friday, March 1 Pork Chops & Fried Potatoes Salad, Fruit & Dessert

Tuesday, March 5 Cheddar Dill Rolls & Pototo Soup w/ Salad, Fruit & Dessert

Wednesday, March 6 Nacho Taco Salad w/ Fruit & Dessert

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February 27, 2013

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Cup of Tee

Last week I told you that I had a couple of books to give away for the tractor and equipment class I was teaching as part of the “Living on the Land” class I am a part of .

To give better visuals, I figured I would take some tractors to class. My old Farmall H is a good tractor to show for operations of the 1950’s and 1960’s. It is a prime example of the working system of the time whereas the farm families utilized their tractors even with horse drawn equipment.

The old “H” had two tires low on air, a dead battery and bad gasoline (gas was past its’ two month life expectancy!) So to take it to class, I basically had to hand winch the tractor onto my trailer. I spent about an hour winching the tractor on with a short come-along. With flat tires, it was quite a drag to get the tractor in loaded position.

Even more so, was the fact that Tee was out of air, hand cranking the tractor. Within a few moments of sitting, Tee recharged with air. If I had some air in my tractor tires, then I probably wouldn’t have used all of my own.

I took the tractor to class and as I passed a new tire store facility. I thought I might air up the “H” so I could unload it easier. The store was called Discount Tire. It wasn’t my usual Les Schwab, but air is air. I pulled the pickup and trailer right up in front of the big shop doors. I got out of my pickup and a gentleman, apparently the one in charge, met me outside. I told him, “I would like to rotate the air in the tractor tires. “ He looked at me like I was crazy. Maybe he didn’t understand my humor. So then I said, “I need to put a little air in these tractor tires! I have a couple that are low.”

The response from the manager type person was “Sorry, but we don’t have anyone certified to put air in tractor tires.”

For a second, I was lost. I replied with query, “You are a tire store and you don’t have anyone that is qualified to put air in my tractor tires? That is the craziest thing I have ever heard of. Bring me the hose and I’ll do it myself” His immediate reply was, “We are not insured to do that either.”

By this time, I really felt I wasn’t welcome there and said,” I can’t believe what I’m hearing. I guess I will go down the road where I can get some air.”

I probably won’t be buying any tires from that group of discount tire sellers and I am still puzzled that in an agriculture community that tractors’ can’t get air. I guess they must have some automated tire system where they don’t actually humanly do the services.

Last week I wrote to you about bubble wrap and letting the air out of things. I didn’t know I would be writing about putting air back into my story.

This is my inflated “Cup of Tee.”

Tee Hurd

The Courier NEWS - 7 Do you have a burning desire to travel?

The Golden Years Senior Center has a number of travel opportunities, and one of them is sure to meet your requirements.

On March 13 & 14 a bus will head down to Wendover, Nevada (right on the Utah border near the Bonneville Salt Flats). The fee for transportation and room is $100 per person and entitles you to a Premier Players Coupon Book. Only 45 seats are available. Must reserve by March 5th.

If that is not your style, how about a week long trip to South Dakota to see Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills. This fun journey will take place from June 16 to 22, and the cost is less than $700. Includes 6 nights lodging, 10 meals, tour of Custer State Park, the Crazy Horse Memorial, admission to the Unique Journey Museum, and a visit to Deadwood.

Of course, maybe you are looking for the ultimate get-away to island of Hawaii. This eleven day trip includes airfare to Honolulu and a 7-night cruise with shore excursions. You’ll visit Pearl Harbor, Maui, Hilo, Kona, Kauai, and the Dole Pineapple Plantation. Cost for this trip is between $4200 and $5000.

If you would like to make a reservation or just want more information, call Rich Bowerman at 208-737-9727.

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...the Borrowed Book continued Katherine Boo’s documentary is written in novel form and it reads like a novel from Hell itself. It does what a novel is supposed to do – it pulls you in and holds you captive. I could not put it down. Fortunately, it’s only a few hundred pages so that the moment I closed the back cover and left the slum of Mumbai, I took a long hot cleansing bath and reveled in my good luck to live in Gooding Idaho.

-----------------------------Classic: The Big Rock Candy Mountain – Wallace Stegner Mr. Stegner has never written a book that didn’t totally involve me emotionally, he’s a writer who can make me forget to vacuum and make me lie in a bubble-bath gone cold while I turn page after page. That’s how good he is. The Big Rock Candy Mountain is his own story of and it is yet another tale of rotten parenting which I am coming to understand either makes the kid brilliant or criminal – or both. It made Wallace brilliant. He made me hate his father from the get-go, he made me want to slap his mother and yell “wake-up dumbbell”. His descriptions of farming and ranching were like a conservationist’s tell-all but this is no farm family – from poverty shacks on the Canadian plains to city slums in Los Angeles, the mystery is why these people stayed together as a family. The Big Rock Candy Mountain is like a big lasagna, layer after layer of texture, flavor and meat – and totally worth the effort.

Project Graduation The parents of the Camas County Class of 2013 are planning an

All Night Drug & Alcohol Free Party for the graduates.

Please consider making a donation to this great event. You can mail your donation to “Project Graduation - P.O. Box 502 - Fairfield, Idaho 83327” or you can drop it off at the Fairfield US Bank. If you have any questions, contact Vonnie Rasmussen at 720-5952 or Jennifer Hulme at 731-2914.

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February 27, 2013

Out of the Sagebrush & Back Again Westward Ho! Thousands of pioneers trekked across the high plains, rugged mountains, and high desert steppes to reach the Pacific Coast, but few found Idaho worthy of settlement.

As one pioneer voiced in his journal, Idaho was "an ugly, semiarid wasteland of sagebrush and lava rock." Idaho''s true potential wasn''t realized until the Carey Act of 1894 allowed private capital to build dams and irrigation projects. As entrepreneurs headed west to capitalize on Idaho''s "liquid gold," land speculators followed. These speculators developed townsites in hopes of enticing easterners to move west. At one time the Magic Valley boasted nearly 80 of these sites! Learn the remarkable story of those who did their best to take Idaho "out of the sagebrush."

CSI’s Lecture Series Twenty Thirteen. “Out of the Sagebrush and Back Again: The Carey Land Act and Old Townsites in South Central Idaho” with Kelly Kast, will be held on Tuesday, Mar. 12th at 7 p.m. at the North Side Center in Gooding. It’s FREE and all are welcome.

--------------------------------Upcoming Classes: Getting the Most Out of Your Laptop Computer: (bring laptop and power cord) 9-11 a.m., Saturdays, March 2 to 23 $75. Held at the Milk & Honey Childcare & Learning Center in Hagerman Fadz “N” Fashion - Feather Jewelry: 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7 $25 (plus $10 supply fee paid to instructor) Fadz “N” Fashion - Old Jeans Handbag: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7 $25 (plus $5 supply fee paid to instructor) Antiques & Collectibles: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 16 $12 at the Lincoln County Community Center in Shoshone Raptors of Southern Idaho - Their Ecology & Management: 79 p.m., Wednesday, March 20 $8 All of the above courses will be held at the North Side Center unless otherwise noted. We are also offering FREE monthly workshops to help prepare you for the Compass Test.

COMPASS PREP WORKSHOP: Learn all about the Compass Test, the placement test required for degree-seeking students. Find out when and where to take the Compass, what the scores mean, and tips on preparing for the test. Free! 5-9 p.m.

Mar. 12th in Room 5 at the North Side Center. To reserve your seat contact: Carla Wherry @ 732-6525.

The complete Spring North Side 2013 Course Schedule, including course descriptions, is available at: http:// offcampus.csi.edu/northSide/pdf/spring13courseSchedule.pdf.

For more information, go to www.csi.edu/northside, or contact us by calling 934-8678 or e-mailing us at northsidecenter@csi.edu.

February 27, 2013

...but never Compromising the Truth.

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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ NOTICE OF SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY ELECTION Camas County School District No. 121 Camas County, Idaho Public Notice is hereby given according to law, and the requisite action of the Board of Trustees of Camas County School District No. 121, Camas County, Idaho, that a two year special supplemental levy election will be held on March 12, 2013, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said District their vote and determination on a supplemental tax levy.

The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Camas County High School Gym Entrance An elector must be a registered voter who has resided in this state and in this school district at least thirty (30) days preceding the election.

The questions submitted will be: Question #1: Shall the Board of Trustees of Camas County School District No. 121, Camas County, Idaho, be authorized and empowered to levy a supplemental levy, as permitted by law, in the amount of $200,000.00, (two hundred thousand) for the purpose of paying all lawful expenses of maintaining and operating the schools of the District for each of the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2015?

Question #2: Shall the Board of Trustees of Camas County School District No. 121, Camas County, Idaho, be authorized and empowered to levy a supplemental levy, as permitted by law, in the amount of $50,000 (fifty thousand dollars), for the purpose of paying all lawful expenses pertaining to the continuation of a fine arts program (music) for each of the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2015?

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY REQUESTS DO NOT REFLECT ANY INCREASE IN TAXES Qualified electors who expect to be absent from the District on March 12, 2013, or who will be unable, because of physical disability or blindness, to go to a polling place, may vote by absentee ballot. Written application for an absentee ballot may be made to the County Clerk on a form made available at the Camas County Clerk’s Office, at 501 Soldier Road, on Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Electors applying in person may obtain their ballots starting January 28, 2013 and the last day for in-person absentee ballot application is Friday, March 8, 2013. Electors applying by mail should submit their request as soon as possible.

The absentee ballot must be received by the Camas County Clerk no later than 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

Wendy Strickler, Clerk

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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE: The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States, on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID, 83327, on 05/28/2013 at 11:00 AM, (recognized local time) for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Deed of Trust recorded 12/26/2006 as Instrument Number 80326, in Book 39, at Page 393, and executed by BRYAN WILSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Grantor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, to RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., the Current Trustee of record, covering the following real property located in Camas County, State of Idaho: LOT 23 IN BLOCK 19 OF FAIRFIELD TOWNSITE, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purpose of compliance with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of, 305 WILLOW AVE WEST, Fairfield, ID, 83327 is sometimes associated with said real property. Bidders must be prepared to tender the trustee the full amount of the bid at the sale in the form of cash, or a cashier’s check drawn on a state or federally insured savings institution. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust. The default for which this sale is to be made is: Failure to pay the monthly payment due 08/01/2010 of principal, interest and impounds and subsequent installments due thereafter; plus late charges, with interest currently accruing at 6.750% per annum; together with all subsequent sums advanced by beneficiary pursuant to the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and any supplemental modifications thereto. The principal balance owing as of this date on said obligation is $112,000.00, plus interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder and in this sale, together with any unpaid and/or accruing real property taxes, and/or assessments, attorneys’ fees, Trustees’ fees and costs, and any other amount advanced to protect said security, as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Therefore, the Beneficiary elects to sell, or cause said trust property to be sold, to satisfy said obligation. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND THAT THE DEBT MAY BE DISPUTED. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a) IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. DATED: 01/17/2013, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Name and Address of the Current Trustee is: RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94, SIMI VALLEY, CA 80028-1821, PHONE: (800) 281-8219.

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Puzzle #2

~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~

Bus Purchase Bid Invitation Camas County School District 121 requests sealed bids for one new 47 passenger (54 passenger body) school bus to be delivered in the summer of 2013. Bid specifications are available by request from clerk Wendy Strickler (ph. 208-764-2625) (Fax: 208-764-9218) (P.O. Box 370 Fairfield, Idaho 83327) (e-mail wstrickler@d121.k12.id.us).

Sealed bids marked bus bid are to be in the possession of clerk Strickler by 4 p.m. March 11, 2013. Bids must be submitted on the school district bid form provided with the specification data. No fax, phone or e-mail bids. A public bid opening will take place at 7:00 p.m.

March 11, 2013 in the English room at the high school during the March regular trustee meeting.

The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING & WORKSHOP THE CAMAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

TUESDAY March 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM COURTHOUSE ANNEX 517 SOLDIER RD., FAIRFIELD, ID. Call to order Approval of agenda Reading and approval of February 19th minutes.

Work shop on updating the Comprehensive Plan for Camas County.

V. Adjournment Any person needing special accommodations to participate in meetings should contact the Planning and Zoning office three (3) days prior to the meeting @ 208-764-2046.

Dwight Butlin, P & Z Administrator I. II. III. IV.

February 27, 2013

...but never Compromising the Truth.

Local Physician Assistant Receives New Specialty Credential James Blacksher, PA-C, of Gooding Idaho, was recently awarded a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Emergency Medicine from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

He earned that distinction by meeting licensure, education and experience requirements and then passing an exam.

James Blacksher, PA-C, who is employed through North Canyon Medical Center, is one of only 3 PAs in Idaho, Utah & Montana to earn a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Emergency Medicine. Certified PAs are licensed and certified health care professionals who practice medicine in partnership with one or more physicians and bring a breadth of knowledge and skills to patient care.

“With the growing shortage of doctors, increases in patient populations and intensifying demand on our health care systems, certified PAs are needed more now than ever,” said Pamela Dean, NCCPA’s acting president and CEO. “With the CAQ, PAs can more easily document their expertise and showcase their commitment to their profession and their specialty.”

For more information about certified PAs or the CAQ program, visit www.nccpa.net.

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Employment Wanted: Student Services Specialist at CSI NorthSide Center in Gooding; part-time Mon – Tues hours. Communication, computer, math, business skills required. Apply to www.csi.edu/jobs.

The Camas County Clerk’s Office is accepting applications for a part-time Legal Assistant for the Prosecutors Office. Basic knowledge in computers and legal filing helpful. 16 hours a week, Monday & Friday 9 to 5. Applications available at the Courthouse or send resume to: Camas County Clerk, P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, ID. 83327. EOE. The City of Fairfield is accepting applications for a City Clerk. This is a part time position of 24 hours a week. Some evenings required. For an application, please go to the city website at www.cityoffairfieldidaho.com or call the city office at 764-2333. Resume’s may be sent to PO Box 336 Fairfield, ID 83327 or emailed to clerkfairfield@frontier.com. Applicant must have strong customer service skills and be computer proficient.

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Classified Ads FOR SALE For Sale: One large Igloo doghouse. $50. Call 764-3306 Gooding House for Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2000 sq feet plus 2-car garage and large storage shed. Wonderful family room, underground sprinklers, vinyl fencing, new windows, central air heating w/heat pump.

821 Michigan Street, Gooding. Call 490-6405 or 934-5327.

House for Sale or Rent in Fairfield 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1500 Sq Ft Newer home in subdivision. Wood for wood stove already split, stacked and ready for burning . Call for pricing and details, call Kevin at (208) 3083345.

For Rent For Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath townhome on 1st Street East and Willow in Fairfield, single garage. Available 10/31. Water, sewer, trash paid. $525 mo, $500 deposit. Call Boise 322-5600.

House for Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath home in Fairfield. Two car garage w/ washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, microwave, and garbage disposal.

Great neighborhood. $625 a month. 764-2519 or 731-0522.

House for Rent: Garrnet Street, 2 bed 1 bath with loft and gas fireplace.

Water paid, $390 per month. Call 420-3651 For Rent: Newer 3 bed, 2 bath home on Garnet Avenue in Fairfield.

Two car garage off paved alley. Refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and space for washer & dryer. $600 per month including water & sewer.

Call 309-1560.

Wanted Looking for anyone who may have an old picture of: Cluer’s Furniture Store and/or Barkley’s Pharmacy when they were business’s in old Soldier Town. Please call Tami at 961-0426, leave a message and I will call you back - Thank you

Services In Home Theraputic Foot Care now available to residents of Camas Co. Have your toenails trimmed by a skilled, experienced L.P.N. in the comfort of your own home. For more information, or to schedule a visit, call Aimee at 1-208-350-8425. Or email me at healthystepsfootcare@gmail.com Local references.

Experienced, In Home Caregiver now available for weekly visits in Camas Co. Services I provide include shampoos, manicures, R.O.M. exercises, meal prep. light housekeeping, gardening, assistance with bathing/showering. I can accompany you to Dr. visits, grocery shopping or just taking a walk. I can provide Hospice support and respite for family caregivers.

Available anytime, day or night. Call Karen @ 764-2906 I Replace Broken Zippers in jackets, coats, sweatshirts, vests, levi pants, skirts, etc. Hemming done on pants, levis, bresses, sheets, binding on blankets, etc. Patch rips, holes, back-pocket rips, overalls, levis, shirt-tail rips, etc. Replace elastic in most anything. Call Kathy in Hagerman 837-6267. Open 7 days a week.

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