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by Karen Crowson
Last Tuesday, February 19th, the Declo Hornets defeated the Wendell Trojans 67-16 to win a spot at the 2A State Tournament. In Shoshone, the Dietrich Blue Devils ended their season with a three over-time game against the Murtaugh Red Devils. barely losing 77-75. On Wednesday, the #2 Camas County Mushers were defeated in the district championship game 54-75 by the #1 Lighthouse Christians Lions. On Thursday, the Mushers were defeated by the Carey Panthers 4043. In one last effort to earn a spot at the state tournament, the Mushers traveled to Pocatello on Saturday to face off against the Rockland Bulldogs. The Mushers were barely defeated by the Bulldogs 45-47.
Forest Service Seeks Comments on Recreation Improvements The Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest is proposing two separate projects in the Soldier Creek and Salt Creek drainages. The projects are as follows:
Soldier Creek Recreation Improvements:
The Fairfield Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest is proposing to improve three parking lots, install two trail bridges and construct two short segments of trail in the Soldier Creek Drainage. Free Gold Trailhead - develop a new parking area for approximately 10 vehicles, install a vault toilet, fence the parking lot from cattle, construct a bridge across Free Gold Creek to access Phillips Creek Trail, improve signing to parking lot and provide an information board. This parking lot would be constructed just inside the boundary of an Inventoried Roadless Area. Couch Summit Snowmobile Parking - increase the existing parking lot to accommodate an additional 10 vehicles w/ trailers, fence the
parking lot from cattle, and improve the signing to parking lot. Soldier Creek Trailhead - create a new transfer camp style recreation facility at the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of Soldier Creek, develop parking area to accommodate approximately 10 vehicles w/ trailers, install a vault toilet, fence off area from cattle, construct a bridge across N. Fork of Soldier Creek and create approx. ½ mile of new trail from parking lot to existing alignment of the North Fork Trail (non-motorized trail), construct unloading ramps, several horse corrals, approximately 4 defined camping sites with fire rings, improve signing to parking lot and provide an information board. This project also proposes construction of a winter trail to connect the Couch Summit Parking lot to the junction of the South Fork/North Fork of Soldier Creek. A new trail bridge would be constructed over Soldier Creek. This trail could be groomed in the winter to continued page on 7...
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
February 27, 2019
Vol 43 ~ Num 9
Are You Eligible For Property Tax Relief In 2019?
You could qualify for some relief from your property taxes. Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction program reduces property taxes on an eligible homeowner’s primary Idaho residence and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,320. “Many homeowners think you have to be 65 before you can apply, but that’s not the case,” said Pam Waters, coordinator of the Property Tax Reduction program for the Idaho State Tax Commission. “You may be eligible at any age if you meet certain criteria.” To qualify, you must be in one of the following categories by Jan. 1, 2019:
• Recognized as disabled by the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Federal Civil Service, a public employee retirement system not covered by these agencies, or by Veterans Affairs • Fatherless or motherless child under 18 years old • Widow(er) • Blind • Former prisoner of war • Age 65 or older The program requires that you have no more than $30,450 in total income in 2018. You also must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident and own and live in your home by April 14, 2019. You can get an application for property tax reduction on the Tax Commission’s website or from your county assessor. You must file an application with your county assessor by Monday, April 15, 2019. For more information, contact any county assessor’s office in Idaho, call the Tax Commission (208-334-7736 or 800-334-7756), or visit the Idaho Tax Commission’s Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) webpage.
Vision & Growth OPEN PUBLIC MEETING
The Camas County Board of Commissioners and P&Z Commission will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, March 5th at the Camas Senior Center (127 West Willow - Fairfield) to discuss the vision and future growth of Camas County. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend. If you need help due to a disability, call the P&Z Administrator at 764-2046 three (3) days prior to the public meeting.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings
Billingsley Creek Update:
Join the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) and their Engineering Team for a development update on projects within the Billingsley Creek Unit of Thousand Springs State Park. Meeting will be held on March 7th at the Hagerman Senior Center (140 E Lake Street).
Fairfield P&Z Workshop
The Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Fairfield is proposing to amend the residential zone side street setback requirement on corner lots from the current requirement of 20 feet to 10 feet. For all of those wishing to voice an opinion on this matter, a workshop will be held on March 12th at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers. Written correspondence may be sent to Planning and Zoning, in care of the City of Fairfield, P.O. Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327, or email pandzfairfield@frontier.com. Natalie Quinonez City of Fairfield P&Z Administrator
Prom Dress Sale
The Camas County Freshman Class will hold their Prom Dress Sale on March 9th at the Camas County High School Cafeteria from 10 to 6. All dresses $20. Come, shop, buy! Open to all! If you have a dress to donate, please contact: Bobi Frostenson at 208-358-0720, or Emma Anderson at 660-342-6162.
Square Dancing:
Saturday, March 9th, Buttons n’ Bows will hold their annual Shamrock Shuffle & Stew Feed at the Jerome High School Cafeteria. Club will furnish stew and corn bread. Please bring a side dish to share. Dinner is at 6:30 and square dancing starts at 7:30. $5.00 per person.
Let’s Talk About It
The Let’s Talk About It program at the Camas Public Library has been postponed to April. Now you have plenty of time to finish reading (or start reading) The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. Books are available for check-out at the Library.
2019 Wood River SWCD Tree Sale
Trees are now available for pre-order from Wood River SWCD on FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. The sooner you get your order in the more likely you are to get what you want. BAREROOT SPECIES: 10 in a bundle @ $30.00 a bundle (tax included) Hybrid Poplar, Green Ash, Amur Maple, Common Choke Cherry, Siberian Pea Shrub, Red Osier Dogwood, Nanking Cherry, Sand Cherry & Golden Willow FRUIT TREES: 5 Gallon containers $33.00 each (tax included) Apple (Honey Crisp) Pear (Red Anjou) Apricot (Moorpark) Plum (Early Italian), Peach (Reliance) 1-GALLON CONTAINERS: $9.00 Each (tax included) Rocky Mountain Junipers, Blue Spruce, Austrian Pine & Quaken Aspen 1-GALLON CONTAINERS: $13.00 Each (tax included) Blackberries and Raspberries- thornless 5-GALLON CONTAINERS: $23 - $30 Each (tax included) Austrian Pine – Blue Spruce – Rocky Mountain Juniper Common Purple Lilac – Wichita Blue Juniper GET A FORM TODAY - Call Barbara @ 208-944-3782 or stop by their office at 217 West F street in Shoshone! They are also on the WEB @ www.wrswcd.weebly.com and... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wood-River-Soil-and-Water-Conservation-District
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CSI’s Lecture Series Twenty Nineteen
The Idaho Experience — Gooding County 1921-1941 Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m.
This is the story of the economic impact of the Great Depression, the innovative ways in which people sought to overcome hardships caused by the Great Depression, the creation of the New Deal, and the benefits and losses of this era on Gooding County and Idaho as a whole. Kelly Kast was a staff writer for the Gooding County Leader for seven years and its editor for three years. She has published many history articles in Idaho Magazine. Kelly currently works for the Idaho State Police and in 2013 published a history of the Idaho State Police for its 75th anniversary, entitled “Without Compromise.” This event will be held at the CSI Gooding Center, and is sponsored exclusively by Zions Bank. Their generous support keeps these quality presentations FREE for all to enjoy! -- -- -March Community Education Class: Mandelas on Canvas Mandalas offer balancing visual elements, symbolizing unity and harmony. This craft can be very fun and relaxing. Come and learn how to make these snowflake mandalas on a small 5 x 5 canvases by dotting the paints in circular designs. Monday, March 6th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Fee is $25 plus $10 supply fee to instructor.
Camas Conservation District’s Annual Tree Sale
The Camas Conservation District encourage you to look into the benefits of planting Trees. Trees absorb pollutants and dust creating better Air quality. Shade trees help lower cooling cost. Windbreaks help lower heating cost, stop wind erosion from roads and fields, protect buildings and animals, and keep snow from drifting. Roots filter nutrients and sediment and help with water erosion. Trees provide shelter and food for insects, birds, wildlife and people. Order a tree today and beautify your surroundings this spring. Assorted Potted Trees & Plugs! Coniferous trees: Junipers, Pine, Spruce, and Fir. Deciduous trees: Birch, Aspen, Maple, Ash, Choke Cherry, Poplar, Willows, Flowering Cherry. Flowering shrubs and groundcover: Lilac, Honey Suckle, Rosa Rugosa, Spiraea, Siberian Pea, Dogwood, and Currents. If it is fruit you are after, they have a variety of fruit trees and bushes that are hardy for this zone. For order forms, details on prices and availability of trees call 208-764-3223 or email camasscd@ yahoo.com They can also help you with selecting trees and questions about zones. Don’t delay on tree orders, trees sell fast, and you don’t want to miss out. All trees will be available for pickup April 24th-30th. Office hours are Tues.-Thurs 9-12.
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Senator Risch Supports Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
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Washington, D.C. – U.S Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) today voted in support of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. The legislation would require medical care be provided for survivors of failed abortions, equal to the medical care provided for any infant born at the same gestational age. The bill failed to advance after Senate Democrats blocked it. Risch made the following statement: “A child that is born alive should be protected and cared for, regardless of its stage of development or the parents’ original intention. Allowing a human to suffer and die on a medical table without intervention is not who we are as Americans. It’s unconscionable that this bill failed the Senate today, but my resolve to protect the unborn is only strengthened. I will keep fighting for a child’s right to life.”
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Faye L. Calkins Tupper
Our mother, Faye L. Calkins Tupper passed away at home on February 17, 2019. She has gone home to be with Jesus! Mom was 92. She was born to Albert & Hanna Calkins on April 19, 1926 in Idaho Falls. Her father was a sheep shearer in those days. They settled in the Hagerman Valley. Mom was 15 when she & our dad got married 77 years ago this coming February 24th. Dad lived here on the home place for 85 years, Mom 77. She was raised down the road about 3/4 of a mile from the home place. She was a woman of many talents: wife, mother, cook, raised calves, milked cows, picked eggs, seamstress, musician, singer, business owner, nurse, caregiver, weed puller & most importantly to her... Evangelist! Her mission was to let every person know that Jesus loves you, cares for you & died for you, so you could be with him in heaven! Everything she did, she tried to do it perfectly. At age 43, she went back to High School and got her Diploma. At age 54, mom was the top nursing student in the State of Idaho! She went to Georgia to compete in the national nursing competitions. Mom loved being a nurse. She started out at the MVRMC in pediatrics, then on to Hospice services. She nursed at the Magic Valley Manor in Wendell till she was 76. Mom was able to share her faith, give comfort & hope to those that she came in contact with! She walked the talk of her life. Mom could play many different instruments. Piano, organ, accordion, bells, guitar, just about anything she could get her hands on. Mostly self-taught. She sang in choir, weddings, funerals & wrote a few of her own songs praising her Lord & Savior! Faye is survived by: her son, Elwyn & Rita Tupper; daughter-in-law, Frances Tupper; son, Jeff & Kristy Tupper; daughter, Rebecca Tupper; and son, David & Becci Tupper, 1 sister, Iris Stone; 14 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Mom was preceded in death by: her husband, Robert E. Tupper; son, Michael R. Tupper; sister, Evelyn Nieffenegger; brother, Bud Calkins and sister, Wanda Duncombe. Well done, good & faithful servant! Memorial services were held on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Hagerman Methodist Church. A private burial was held at the Hagerman Cemetery. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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School Districts to Hold Supplemental Levy Elections
On Tuesday, March 12th, school districts in Gooding and Camas will hold supplemental levy elections. Both elections are “renewals” of existing levies and do not change current tax rates. The Gooding School District is asking to continue collecting $650,000 per year for two years. This levy will help support: instructional supplies & materials; safety & building repairs; assessment & remediation;
Arthur Ellis Donica
non-reimbursable Transportation costs; extracurricular academics, music, and athletic programs; highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals; as well as fixed costs and support services The Camas School District is asking for two levies: $250,000 for maintenance & operations, and $50,000 for the fine arts music program (see notice on page 7).
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Arthur Ellis Donica, 81, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his home in Gooding, Idaho. Arthur was born April 3, 1937, in McCall, Idaho. He was the son of Arthur Edward and Fanny Blanche Donica and was the ninth of ten children in the family. He met Sharon Burtch in Boise and they were married in 1972. Arthur and Sharon moved to Gooding in 1974, where he worked at the Bliss Port of Entry. He is survived by his wife Sharon of Gooding, Idaho, daughter Diane Claver (Cody) of Dubai, U.A.E., son Arthur Donica of Midvale, Utah, sister JoAnn Donica of McCall, Idaho, his grandchildren, Katie Claver, Jacob Claver, and Samuel Claver and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Fanny Donica, his brothers, Virgil Donica, Jack Donica, Gerald Donica and Pat Donica, and his sisters, Florine Baron, Genevieve Rutherford, Marjorie Hutchens and Juanita Dehlin. Arthur enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1954 at the age of 17 and served at Owada Communication Site in Japan. After he was honorably discharged in 1957, he worked for Johnson Flying Service in McCall, Idaho. He then attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho. Arthur later served as a police officer with the McCall P.D., Nampa P.D., and Boise, P.D. He finished his law enforcement career with the Idaho State Police and the Idaho Transportation Department. In his younger years, Arthur loved to ski and hunt around McCall where he grew up. He later enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting in southern Idaho with his son, Arthur. He liked hunting in the Selway with his good friend Don Micknak. He enjoyed taking his children, Diane and Arthur, fishing in the creeks around Valley County and family trips to the Oregon coast. Arthur was extremely knowledgeable in ancient world history, particularly ancient Roman and Celtic history. He will be dearly missed. Funeral services were held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Polling locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gooding voters can vote at the War Memorial Hall (302 3rd Avenue West) or the Gooding Extension office (203 Lucy Lane). Lincoln County ballots will be mailed. Camas voters cast their ballots at the Camas Public Library.
Vote on March 12th
Colleen E. Bishop
Colleen E. Bishop, 91, of Gooding, Idaho, died Thursday, February 21, 2019 at DeSano Place Suites. Colleen was born July 3, 1927 at her home on Bone Creek near Hill City, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil A. and Ruth Newman Thompson. She moved to Gooding, Idaho with her parents, in 1936 at the age of 9, leaving the dust bowl of Kansas. She attended schools in Gooding and graduated from high school in 1945. In 1948, she started working for American Falls Reservoir District. After starting her family, she returned to work for American Falls Reservoir District in 1965 and worked there until she retired. Colleen married Paul J. Bishop on June 24, 1950 in Gooding where they lived and raised their family. Colleen loved her family above all else. She especially enjoyed the cabin on the South Fork of the Boise River. Many happy reunions and celebrations were held there. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was active in Eastern Star, Job’s Daughters, and volunteering at the Senior Center in Gooding. She enjoyed traveling and was able to take many trips. Survivors include three children - Pat and Lise Bishop of Gooding, Shawnee Latimer of Valentine, Nebraska, and Tom and Trish Bishop of Atchison, Kansas; five grandchildren Elizabeth and Brian Pankonin, Paul and Jill Latimer, Chester Bishop, Jocelyn Bishop, and Steven and Melody Bishop; three great grandchildren - Lucy and Sydney Latimer and Camden Bishop; one half-brother - Mike and Rebecca Thompson; and one step sister - Mary Vandergraft. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Memorials may be made to the Gooding Senior Center. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation and gratitude to all the wonderful caregivers at DeSano Place Suites in Gooding. They cared for Colleen with such love and we will Annabelle Isaacs, 90, a resident of Buhl, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 near be forever grateful to each and every one of them. Mountain Home, Idaho of injuries in an auto accident. Funeral arrangements are pending under A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Burial the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary will follow in Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Share condolences at demarayfuneralservice.com. link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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CRAB FEED THANK YOU
Thanks all those who attended and worked at American Legion Post # 19 annual Crab Feed last Saturday. We had a great turnout and a good time was had by all. The support the we receive from our community and the surrounding area is absolutely fantastic. Thank you to the Camas County school students who help serve and clean up. Michele Ruetmann, your students did a great job, Megan Tews, Samantha McFayden, Pricilla Williamson, Colby Thompson, Paige Oliver, Kaiden Baxter & Emmett Palan. Thank you to Kaylin Dennis for working in the Dungeon with Kevin Wear serving beverages. What a great pair of beverage mixologist. Thanks to Jessica Weber and her helpers for doing a beautiful job on the interior updating of the building. The ladies lounge and the shadow boxes look great. We are continuing to update the building so the community will have an appealing facility to use. Thanks again to all who worked and to those who enjoyed our annual Crab Feed. We look forward to next year and hope everyone will come and enjoy the fun again. Sincerely,
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Last night after going to a play reading “Ripcord” at the Boise Contemporary Theater in Boise, Idaho, I stopped for a road stack. Basically I was stopping for a moment to ponder this week’s letter. Once again I ended up stopping at one of those fast food - slow to get - kind of places. I walked in and I was the only one there. The gal came to the counter to assist me. “For here or to go?” was her question to me. I said, “You can go ahead and wait on all these other people first.” She looked around very puzzled. She even came out from behind the counter to look. “Sir,” she said with hesitation. “You are the only one here.” I said, “Ok, I guess I will order if these people can’t step up to the counter. And, I will get this to stay, please. Do you have some sort of special?” While she was telling me the special of the month, I spied a picture of a meal on the counter that was another promotion. It looked really good, although it was cheesy chili fries. When I got the cheesy chili fries I thought of an earlier experience where a little girl was looking at some french fries. She said to her mom, “Mommy, these french fries have potatoes in them.” My thought was sort of like
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that, “Do these cheesy chili fries have potatoes in them?” It sure would be nice to be one of those photographers who take pictures of food. They obviously make good money. I don’t believe I have ever seen any foods look like their pictures. The box container my food was served in was nothing like the picture displayed to me. The cheese was two squirts about the size of a nickel each. I guess they got their ten cents worth in. The fries were some kind of potatoe, probably found in the dark - nobody really had their “eyes” on them. And for the chili... it was... well... lacking in some description of chili. It was a small amount of some kind of hamburger look alike stuff. Becoming a vegetarian is a huge missed steak. I didn’t know if I should ask for a refund before I attempted the fries or whether I should ask for take out... take me out of the restaurant. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I don’t think I could have rounded up thirty words to say about the picture perfect, cheesy chili fries. The picture was definitely a whole lot better. Maybe I should have taken the food back and ate the picture off the counter. This is my “Cup of Tee” pulling the cord on the window shades to their cheesy chili fries.
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...Forest Service Comments continued
alleviate crowding in the Soldier Mountain Ski Area parking lot. The purpose of this project is to aid in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the 2012 Sawtooth National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan. Key considerations in this management area are to improve water quality, enhance snowmobile recreation, sustain Soldier Mountain Ski Area and enhance summertime recreation as viable income generators for the residents of Camas County. Salt Creek Warming Hut: The Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest is proposing a new warming hut facility and vault toilet along the Salt-Bowns groomed snowmobile route. This new facility will be located south of the Salt-Bowns sheep corrals, approximately 5 miles west
of Couch Summit, adjacent to Forest Road #010. This project will enhance the winter recreation experience as well as increase winter travel safety by providing a place where recreationists can safely get out of the elements while in the backcountry. Components of this project include the authorization and installation of an enclosed shelter and vault toilet whose primary use will be in the winter months by snowmobilers. The purpose of this project will aid in accomplishing the 2012 Sawtooth National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan by providing an array of winter recreation experiences including improved backcountry winter recreation and safety while enhancing snowmobile recreation opportunities in Camas County. PUBLIC INPUT
Comments, issues and concerns specific to this proposal are appreciated and will better help us develop and evaluate the proposal. Although comments are welcome throughout the planning process, providing comments
by March 22, 2019 will allow time for your input to be considered during analysis. A decision on this proposal is expected by the middle of September 2019. Submit written comments on issues related to the proposed operation to: USDA-Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest, Fairfield Ranger District, P.O. Box 189, Fairfield, ID 83327. Or submit comments via e-mail to: comments-intermtn-sawtooth-fairfield@fs.fed.us with a subject line of “Soldier Creek Recreation Improvements” OR “Salt Creek Warming Hut”. If you have questions regarding these proposals contact Steve Frost or Jennifer Stevens at 208-764-3202. Comments received in response to this solicitation, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record on this proposed action and will be available for public inspection. Additionally, pursuant to 7 CFR, Part 1, Subpart B, Section 1.27(d), any person may request the agency to withhold a submission from the public record by showing how the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits such confidentiality.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY ELECTION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING OR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
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 The City of Fairfield is requesting proposals from qualified engineers will be held on March 12, 2019, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said District their to provide engineering and associated services for the planning, vote and determination on a supplemental tax levy. design, and construction administration of the Wastewater System The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Camas County Library Improvements Project. 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 $250,000.00, (two hundred fifty 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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2021?
The City of Fairfield is applying for federal assistance to fund the project. A copy of the full RFP may be obtained from the City at the following address: City of Fairfield PO Box 336 Fairfield, ID 83327 (208) 764-2333 Proposals will be evaluated and ranked on the following criteria. The maximum point value of each criterion is shown in parentheses:
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, 2019, and ending June 30, 2021?
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY REQUESTS DO NOT REFLECT ANY INCREASE IN TAXES
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Proposals are due in the City office at the following address: City of Fairfield PO Box 336 Qualified electors who expect to be absent from the District on March 12, 2019, or who will be unable, 407 Soldier Road because of physical disability or blindness, to go to a polling place, may vote by absentee ballot. Written Fairfield, ID 83327 application for an absentee ballot may be made to the County Clerk on a form made available at the Camas Email: clerkfairfield@frontier.com County Clerk’s Office, at 501 Soldier Road, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The last day for in-person absentee ballot application is Friday, March 8, 2019. Electors applying by mail should submit their request as soon as possible. The absentee ballot must be received by the Camas County Clerk Proposals are due (must be postmarked) by 12:00 PM on March 13, 2019. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. no later than 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election. By Order of the Board of Directors. Scott Marolf, Mayor Wendey L. Strickler, Clerk published on February 27 & March 6, 2019
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► NEW HORSE BOARDING FACILITY in GOODING: Now available! 12 x 12 Stalls in barn with 25’ runs. Pens with shelter for your horse(s). Smaller indoor arena and large outdoor arena when weather permits. Feeding 2x day and cleaning. Ranch hands on site 7 days a week. Please call or text 707-599-2975. ► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in anything: jackets, bags, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, dresses, coveralls, etc. DROP OFF: Julie’s Ace Hardware in Gooding or call 208-837-6267 - Kathy.
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► For Sale: Small art table (with storage under the slanted top) - $50 * Blue variegated love seat - $100 * Baby digital grand piano - great condition - $1500 * 4 dining room chairs - $30.00 * Small low round table (great for kids with heavy duty legs) - $20. Call: 208/539-4378 ► Sheep and goat feeders for sale. Built very solid out of treated lumber with galvanized or coated fasteners. Order what ever size you want from 400lbs of feed to 5500 lbs of feed. Check out the website: a1cattlefeeders.com or give us a call or text 208-961-0584.
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► Coffee Cup Sign. Commercial Coffee Cup Sign with an attached neon sign that flashes “OPEN.” The entire sign is approximately 5-1/2 feet tall and 4-1/2 feet wide. Currently electrically connected and hangs about 10 feet in the air. All lights work. Check it out in Hagerman, on Hwy 30 (260 S. State St). Asking price: $500
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► Want to Rent: Summer 2019 pasture/grazing for 25 to 50 caw/calf pairs plus one or two bulls. Call Jack at 208320-5920 or Marilyn at 208-320-8588.
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► Lincoln County Assessors’ Office has a job opening for a full time Titles & Registrations Deputy Clerk. Starting Wage is $11.50/hour with benefits.Duties include but are not limited to: Basic office duties along with titles/registration processing. Must be patient and understanding when working with the public. To apply for this possition, contact the Idaho Department of Labor office in Twin Falls. A full description is available at lincolncountyid.us ► U.S. Bank is seeking candidates with management and sales experience for a Branch Assistant Manager opening in Wendell, ID. To apply, visit www.usbank.com/careers and search for job number 190003198. ► JD Heiskell & Co is looking for a few well qualified drivers to join our transportation team. Must have a current CDL-A license as well as medical card in good standing. We haul feed and commodities from our mills in the Magic Valley area to dairies throughout the southern Idaho region. If you are a motivated driver who is interested in growing with a great team, and wants to be home every night, please reach out to Chad at 208-536-2507 or 208-421-2739. Applications can be found at any of our mills in Wendell, Gooding, or Twin Falls or our Twin Falls office at 139 River Vista Place, Suite 102. ► Looking for a part time cleaner in Gooding. The job is in the evenings for about 4 hrs a night, Monday through Friday nights. This is for basic janitorial cleaning. Dusting, sweeping, moping, restrooms. Must have a valid drivers license. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Starting pay at $10/hr. We offer $11/hr after 90 days. Must be able to pass a background check. Please contact Joe at 208-404-6009.
► D&D Transportation Services is hiring experienced Class A CDL drivers for Local, Regional and Midwest runs. ► Looking for pasture for 2019 season. In need of pas- D&D employee benefits include a great pay scale, superior ture for 20-40 pair, willing to pay up to $30/pair depending home time, a 401(K), paid vacation, and 100% medical on fencing, ease of water access, and irrigation. Please insurance paid for drivers. Call or visit our website today call 208-423-3860.
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D&G Apartments in Fairfield, Idaho, has apartments available from time to time. These are federally assisted affordable housing units. Rental assistance is available. Rent is adjusted to your income and can range from $0 to $490 per month. Water, sewer and trash are paid. These facilities are very clean and attractive. For more information, contact Gordon Schmidt at 208-421-6723. For the hearing impaired, contact: TTY 1-800-833-6388. Equal Housing Opportunity. We Are An Equal Opportunity