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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
March 1, 2017
Volume 41 ~ Number 9
Shoshone Clinic Adds Providers
Shoshone Family Medical Center (SFMC) vices and tests we expect from a doctor, as recently announced the addition of three well as perform minor surgeries - stitch up new providers to help serve the residents wounds, remove skin tags, etc. (PA are not of Lincoln County, including two Certified licensed to perform major surgery). While Physician Assistants (PA-C). most PAs work in family medicine, they are Over 100,000 PAs are found in every branch of currently practicing across the medical profession. the U.S. with just under In addition to the two a thousand in Idaho. As PAs, SFMC has also a relatively young proadded a Licensed Master Yolanda Sedano, PA-C Robert Anderson, PA-C fession, the role of a PA Social Worker (LMSW) in healthcare is often misunderstood. Certified PAs are not to provide family and individual counseling. A LMSW has medical assistants, nor are they studying to become doctors special skills and knowledge to address mental health issues. – they are licensed and certified healthcare professionals who For those patients who speak Spanish, several staff members practice medicine in partnership with doctors. of SFMC are fluent in that language - Se habla Español. The main difference between a doctor and a PA is that Office hours at SFMC are Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to a doctor works autonomously, whereas a PA always works 5:30 pm. Call 208-886-2224 for an appointment, or stop by Wendy Sedano, LMSW 113 South Apple Street in Shoshone. under the supervision of a doctor. They can provide all the ser-
Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame Begins a New Year
With signs of Spring in the lower country, livestock are getting restless. The I-80 reader board heading East toward Twin Falls cautions traffic to “watch for larger animals”. With that in mind, THE FAMOUS IRHF STEERS ARE BACK AS BULLS THIS YEAR! The Bull fundraising program will be kicked off March 18 at the Jerome Fairground Jr. Rodeo. Arrangements are being discussed to display the famous designed bulls throughout the City of Jerome this summer. Last year, the IRHF relocated to the Jerome County Historical Society’s Idaho Ranch and Farm Museum aka I-Farm located northeast of the I-84 / Highway 93 Junc-
tion. Special tours are available by calling the museum office at 208-324-5641. The IRHF display in the Hunt building has greatly increased the “Hall of Fame’s” exposure along with new local Directors and newsworthy, outstanding, and accomplished people to be inducted on the National Day of the Cowboy, Saturday, July 22nd at the Canyon Crest Dining and Event Center in Twin Falls. This year’s Inductees include Harry Charters, Larry and Kay Davis, John and Lisa Davis, Harry Hamilton, Jake Pope, Larry and Sue Ellen Smith, Bev and Gary Stone, and Johnny Urrutia. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.
Basketball Tournaments
The Gooding Senator Boys took the long way around to win this year’s Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference Tournament. Losing their first game of the tournament to Buhl, the Senators came back to face them in the championship game last Wednesday. The final score: Gooding 60 - Buhl 39. This Thursday at 3 p.m., Gooding will play Parma at Meridian High School. The Dietrich Blue Devil Boys took out Carey last Wednesday to win the Northside Conference Tournament 69 to 57. They head to the 1AD2 State Tournament this Thursday at Caldwell High School to play Kendrick at 3 p.m. The State Championship games will be played at the Ford Idaho Center on Saturday.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Found at Camas Library
Left at the Library, a tablet case with a keyboard. To claim, please call and verify the color and size. Also, the library is looking for part-time help. Please come to the library to get an application and talk to Marilyn about the job.
Basic AutoCAD Training
All City of Fairfield and Camas County residents sign up now for basic AutoCAD training with use of drawings and 3D printer program. Starting February 27, 2017 (Mon & Wed 4 to 5:30p.m.) classes will be in the Jr. High computer lab located at Camas County School (610 Soldier Rd in Fairfield). This training is to improve and enhance our local job skills. Intermediate computer skills required. No charge to applicant. These courses are open to high school students as well. Limited availability. Call the Fairfield City office at 764-2333 to reserve your spot. This is the last class.
School Trustee Wanted:
Camas County School District is accepting applications
for the position of Trustee in Zone #1 – Hill City. Only those residing in Trustee Zone #1 – Hill City may apply. To make application please contact Wendy Strickler in person at the School District office, 610 Soldier Road Fairfield, Idaho, by phone at #764-2625 ext. 1002, or by email at wstrickler@camascountyschools.org.
“Pots ‘n’ Plugs” Tree & Shrub Sale
The Camas Conservation District is currently holding its annual “Pots ‘n’ Plugs” Tree & Shrub Sale. Trees, shrubs and super plugs, specially chosen for the area are available. Check out their list and find something wonderful for your yard or farm. Quantity and special orders welcome. Order forms are available at the Camas Conservation District office - 403 Soldier Road Fairfield. Call 208-764-3223 or email camasscd@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
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Legislative Update from Representative Steve Miller
Week Six The pace is picking up. Monday was the last day for introducing bills in committee so there was a lot of action in committees. The Snake River Council of Boy Scouts were in the gallery. Among them were: Lion Cub Scout Thomas Far (5-year-old, part of a national pilot program for that age group), Tiger Cub Scout Nolan Valenta, Cub Scout Benjamin Far, Boy Scout Caleb Wangeman, Eagle Scout Kobe Yost, Venturer Jordan Newhall (young lady from Wendell), Scout Executive David Kirk. The recent rains and flooding have caused road and highway breakup all over the state. There is recognition that counties and local highway districts are going to need to help to cover the unexpected expenses of road and bridge repairs. There is going to be a good deal of discussion of the future of the income tax cut bill sitting in the Senate. There are many, and I heard from some during the Town Hall meetings, who would rather use that money to repair roads and beef up the education budget. As I have shared in the past, I would rather devise a mechanism that would utilize excess revenue (revenue that comes in above the estimated revenue target) toward a .1% cut in individual and corporate income tax (currently about $26 million). That would allow tax cuts when the economy is growing, which is when they should occur, and remove a lot of the politics and horse trading. Short term political solutions do not make for good tax policy. Depending on what else comes in from proposed legislation, an alternative would be to take .1% tax cut and move $26 million to Hwy Districts and Counties who have the least capability to deal with emergency repairs that have already occurred and will probably get worse. If too many more demands are made on the general fund, then the tax cut becomes tenuous. That is why I think we need to automate tax cuts in a growing economy with a final target of
6.9%. Had a system like that been in place since the recession, we would be at or near the target and encouraged even more businesses to come to Idaho which would have contributed to our economy and resulting tax revenue. The Lincoln day program was a re-enactment of the Morril Act that created land grant colleges. Turns out that it was passed in 1859 and vetoed by President Buchanan. It was passed again in 1860 and signed by President Lincoln. The colleges were intended for agriculture, engineering and military tactics. Each state received 30,000 acres for each member of congress according to the 1860 census. This week finished the Budget Hearings for JFAC. The FY17 budget was was set at $3.355 billion (5% year over year) and the FY18 (upcoming budget year) was set at $3.507 billion, a 4.6% increase. JFAC approved the suggested 3% CEC (Change in Employee Compensation) for state employees based on merit. Some groups such as IT and state police are still moving from the state to higher paying jobs. A State Police officer has more than $125,000 in training and experience by the time the officer goes to work so they need to be incentivised to stay with ISP. There was a modest increase this year but we need to be sure we offer competitive compensation packages. We began the budget setting process on Monday. The Public Schools (K-12) budget is 50% of the budget and will drive much of the remaining budget motions. Rick Naerebout of the Idaho Dairymen’s Assoc said 72% of the dairy cows in Idaho are in Magic Valley and the majority of them are in Gooding County. Idaho is now the 3rd largest dairy producing state. It is my honor to serve as your Representative - smiller@safelink.net.
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Shoshone Library to Close for Renovations
The Shoshone Public Library will also be closing March 6th, 2017 to carpet and paint the Library. We are hoping to re-open the Library by the 27th of March. During this time we will not be checking out books however our weekly storytime will be held at the Lincoln County Community Center and our Lego Club scheduled for March 17th will be held as well with the location to be determined.
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Gooding County Faces the Other Enemy During WWI
From 1917 to 1919 the world went to war against one of the deadliest enemies it has ever faced. An enemy so efficient in its ability to kill, it would take months from the time it killed its first victim until scientists were even able to identify it. This enemy killed indiscriminately, but it was especially efficient at killing the healthiest of the world’s younger adults. No nation could defeat it, and it remains undefeated to this day. During its murderous rampage, this enemy killed an estimated 50 million people. Because this enemy could not be seen or heard, most learned of its existence as it tore through towns, villages and cities, leaving a trail of death and despair behind. At the time, news reporters called it the Great Spanish Flu. Where this flu actually started is a debate among scientists, but the damage it caused is undebatable and reverberates to this day. Gooding County did not escape this enemy unscathed. Join historian Kelly Kast to hear how the people of Gooding County rallied, as they have from the time of the first settlers, to assist the survivors and keep their towns and their county moving forward. Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m.
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Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon. -------------------------Friday, March 3... Angelhair Pasta w/ Swedish Meatballs Monday, March 6... Ham & Sweet Potatoes
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Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the Month (8 to 10) ----------------------Thur, March 2 (Rich) Hamburgers & Apple Pie Chicken ala King & Apple B. Betty Friday, March 3 (Sho) Monday, March 6 (Rich) Spaghetti w/ Hot Bread Tuesday, March 7 (Sho) Tuna Casserole & Cherry Crisp Wed, March 8 (Sho) Soup, Sand & Banana Cream Pie
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Letters to the Editor
To Representative Steve Miller, District 26 Representative, This is to request that you cause a petition to Governor Otter, or request the House of Representatives as a body to pass a resolution to petition the Governor to make an Emergency Status Declaration on behalf of the recently affected areas in District 26 and other affected areas in our State to proclaim the following: 1. The recent States of Emergency due to uncommon weather events in various areas are the result of powers and events beyond any reasonable ability of man to control; therefore declared natural disasters, or acts of God and are to be handled actually and civilly as Force Majeure in nature; 2. Damages and consequences caused by these events are not actionable criminal, civil or regulatory events in the jurisdictions of such Emergency conditions; 3. All Federal, State and Local government agencies, i.e. EPA, DEQ etc. are hereby enjoined from levying fines, fees or penalties in any way regarding damages, inconveniences or consequential conditions real or imagined relating to or caused by any of the events covered under the Force Majeure declaration. Further, said agencies involvement will be limited to assistance and rendering aid and providing resources for the remediation of said damages and conditions in needful areas. Such a declaration is necessary due to the flurry of activity by such agencies, including media, to “investigate, enforce and prosecute” supposed infractions occurring during this period of emergency. One such example involves the Four Brothers Dairy in Lincoln Co. which has been accused of
diverting flood waters, containing manure, from the cattle yard areas to local irrigation canals which are currently idle. KMVT has reported that the diversion is responsible for local wells being contaminated and that the EPA and other agencies are investigating to determine proper fines for their misconduct. In the same broadcast, KMVT reports that the Minidoka County area is aggressively doing the same thing (diverting flood waters) to prevent road washouts and other damages in their area. KMVT seems to portray Minidoka efforts to be heroic but the Dairy efforts as criminal. Both efforts appear to be reasonably thought out and implemented as best as possible considering. There may be hundreds of situations that could possibly be considered as actionable in regular circumstances but commonplace in the overwhelming impact of recent events. In Lincoln County, it is being learned that the effect of “ground water contamination” may be much more prevalent than first thought and more likely due to widespread hydraulic loading and not isolated to any area surrounding just one dairy. As expected in a “Force Majeure” situation, everyone is affected and must bear the consequence of the events equally. The hope is that the Governor’s declaration will prevent any unnecessary harm to folks due to the energetic enforcement efforts of environmental and other “control” agencies; and attenuate the deluge of civil actions that may flood the courts in the recovery period. It would seem that all efforts should be focused on recovery. Sincerely, Don Hudson
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obit ua ry
Charlie Gaskill
Charlie Gaskill, 96 years old, of Fairfield, passed away February 19, 2017 at his home. He was born November 25, 1920 at the settlement of Blaine in Camas County, Idaho to Perry Lewis Gaskill and Florence Isabelle Peck Gaskill. He attended a one room school house at Elk Creek, and then graduated from Camas County High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and was stationed in the Pacific for three years, three months and nine days. He returned to the family farm which he owned and operated until his passing. His family homestead was the core gathering place of his pioneer family and their descendants. People would leave with fond memories, ties to the past, and hope for the future. One could always stop by for a hot cup of coffee, a prediction of the weather and the latest “dadgum” antelope count. He lived a life guided by fairness, friendship, family and hard work, and he was the last World War II veteran on the Camas Prairie. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his brother, Robert Gaskill of Shoshone; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Florence; and siblings, Mae Ballard, Nellie Hollenbeck, John Gaskill, Lyle Gaskill, and Dolly Fessenden. At his request there will be no services. A private family burial will take place on a later date at the Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family at demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Charles Dean Hardman, 80, a resident of Hagerman, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Desert View Assisted Care in Buhl. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
Richard “Dick” Larsen, 72, a resident of Wendell, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home in Wendell. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.
William Edgar Millican, 83, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Twin Falls Care Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
John Wanamaker, 78, a resident of Dietrich and formerly of Gooding, died Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Shoshone. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.
Decades ago, Idaho Fish and Game closed an area upstream of Milner Dam near Burley to goose hunting to provide migrating goose populations a safe place to stop. The goal was to keep migrating geese around longer for hunting. Goose populations at the time were much lower than current populations, which have increased substantially over the past several decades. Removing this closure may provide additional goose hunting opportunities.
F&G will hold a negotiated rule public meeting to receive input about the proposed change in Burley on March 7, 2017, 6 p.m. at the Best Western Inn (800 N Overland Ave). Individuals with disabilities may request meeting accommodations by contacting the Jerome Regional Office at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game directly at 208-3244359 or through the Idaho Relay Service at 1-800-377-2529 (TDD).
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Visit Your Public Library Today Hagerman Public Library HOURS
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00 to 6:00 Wednesday 2 to 5 ~ Saturday 10 to 1
290 S. State Street, Hagerman ~ 837–6520
Camas County Public Library HOURS
Monday 12:30 to 8 Thursday 10 to 5:30 Tue, Wed & Fri 12:30 to 5:30
607 Soldier Road, Fairfield ~ 764–2553
Richfield District Library 105 South Main Street ~ 487–1242
Monday 2-6 ~ Tuesday 10-6 ~ Wed & Thurs 12-6
The Shoshone Library
211 South Rail West ~ 886–2843 ~ Open ~ Mon 12 to 5 ~ Tue 2 to 7 ~ Wed 12 to 7 Thur 10 to 4 ~ Fri 12 to 5
Wendell Public Library HOURS
11 to 5 Monday thru Friday ~ Open til 6 on Thursdays
375 1st Avenue East, Wendell ~ 536–6195
Gooding Public Library 934–4089 ~ 306 5th Avenue West Regular Hours of Operation
Monday 12 to 5 Tuesday 1 to 8 Wednesday 10 to 5
Thursday 1 to 8 Friday 12 to 5 Saturday 9 to Noon
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© Last week, if you were with me, a call was made to the White House (1879) and was found that the call couldn’t be connected because phones were too new. But, a written note turned into type, was accepted for this week’s continuance of the White House. July 1881, saw the first air conditioning in the White House during James Garfield’s administration. President Garfield had been shot and needed to be kept cool in Washington’s hot and humid weather. Several attempts for the air conditioning process were done before a suitable system was usable (mostly ice based). President Chester Arthur was very unhappy with the dishabille condition of the White House. He believed it was worse than shabby - below a third rate hotel. He asked congress to demolish the house and build a new one. Preservationists blocked the request and monies were allocated to renovate. Louis Comfort Tiffany (the famous jeweler’s son) did an interior redecoration of the White House. This was from 1881 through 1882. In 1891 the White House got its first electricity. The walls were stripped of President Arthur’s renovation to the original plaster walls. Edison General Company of New York made gouges deep in the walls to install the new wiring. Normally, the wires were pushed through existing gas lines, but President Harrison wouldn’t allow the procedure because he didn’t have much faith in the new technology. In fact, the Harrisons refused to operate any electrical switches for fear of being shocked. Servants turned the lights on and off. (Once again, the White House was back to plaster walls after the wiring.) Teddy Roosevelt’s administration created more space for the presidential family by moving the staff into another complete building. In 1909, President William Howard Taft requested more space. The Oval Office was created. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson oversaw new garden designs in 1913. With President Franklin Roosevelt a pool was placed in the White House in 1933 to help ease the President’s pain caused by Polio. The major donors to make this possible were school children who “pooled” their pennies. Chimneys were reopened to have real fireplaces instead of fake ones for the President’s fireside chats. The East Wing was added in 1942 with a bomb shelter under it. President Harry S. Truman’s daughter’s piano
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leg fell through one of the floors in 1948. President Truman ordered a rebuild on the White House. With drilling in the beams for gas, plumbing, and electrical wires, the building’s framework was very unsound. Everything inside the White House was stripped (nothing was done to the exterior stone walls). In fact, a bull dozer wouldn’t fit though any openings, so it had to be disassembled and reassembled inside to dig the new basement. Mamie Eisenhower started redecoration the White House with antiques during her husband Dwight Eisenhower’s term. Jacqueline Kennedy, the first lady of President John Kennedy, expanded the antiques in 1961 to really show the history of the White House. On February 14, 1962, she lead a TV televised tour of the White House showing its new furnishings. President Richard Nixon (not too much of a fan of the media) had the Franklin Roosevelt installed pool filled and the space was used for a new press room. Also during Nixon’s term, a single lane bowling alley was added to the basement. Oh, yes, the computers and laser printers were installed during President Jimmy Carter’s White House years. Mind you, the computers weren’t the pencil sized ones you have in your cell phones. They took a room of their own. Solar water heating panels were installed during the Carter years, removed during the Reagan years, and reinstalled in the Bush years. The Obamas installed solar electric panels on the roof during their stay. In 1988, the White House was accredited as a museum. A few year’s back the White House had 46 layers of paint taken off. Currently, it takes 540 gallons of paint to paint the White House. That is 108 times as many gallons as my personal white house. The President’s White House is a home that has housed our presidents since 1800. It is a reflection of our country that has had its ups and downs, but had withstood the times. With hope, blessing, and grace, our White House will be a symbol of freedom for centuries to come to the whole world. It is not just a white colored house but a symbol of stature similar to the Statue of Liberty. As we think of President’s Day, let us think about what the White House is and that it will keep enduring the test of time. This is my “Cup of Tee” from my little white house.
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A Brief Synopsis of the January Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes A complete set is on file at the Clerk’s office.
January 9, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Sheriff Dave Sanders, Clerk Korri Blodgett, Commissioner Elect Marshall Ralph and Travis Kramer, and an individual from the public. The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to elect Barb Cutler as the Chairman of the Board for 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to elect Commissioner Kramer to act as ViceChairman. Seconded by Commissioner Cutler. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve the bills as presented on the claims list. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the mileage rate reimbursement. Per county resolution # 151, mileage driven shall be determined by using the latest state highway mileage rate as provided on the Idaho State Controllers web site. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to accept and approve the state mileage rate of $0.535 cents. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous. There being no further business the Board
NOTICE OF ELECTION The School District Special Supplemental Levy Election will be Tuesday, March 14, 2017. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Polling place for this Election will be held: Camas County Public Library 607 Soldier Rd, Fairfield, Id 83327 Any person who is physically unable to vote at his/her Designated polling place may contact the County Clerk for an absentee elector’s ballot. published on March 1st & 8th, 2017
adjourned at 11:45am. January 23, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler. Also present were Commissioner Travis Kramer, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember could not be present. The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to amend the Agenda to move the 11:00 a.m. agenda item to 10:00 a.m. as Assessor Lynn McGuire will not be available. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to amend the Agenda to review a Certificate of Residence application, as it is a time sensitive matter, and was just provided this morning. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Certificate of Residence. Commissioner Kramer made a motion approve and sign the Certificate. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed an Agreement for Pathology Services between Camas County and Ada County. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve and sign the Pathology Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the County Vessel Fund Reporting & Remittance Form. The annual report shows the revenue the County receives from the state and the expenditures of the County supporting waterway projects. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the annual fund report and request to retain funds for Fiscal year 2017 projects. There being no further business the Board adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Expenditure Funds: December Expenditures
Justice Fund $8,208.17 Indigent $600.00 District Court $6,340.58 Health $500.00 Noxious Weeds $1,528.95 Elections $400.00 911 Communications $1,170.90 Legion Memorial $0 Range Improvement $0 Court Trust $0 City of Fairfield $2,034.27 Cemetery District $22.44 Tort Fund $0 Camas Mosquito Dist. $123.27
Current Expense $9,697.77 Road & Bridge $41,261.12 Revaluation $1,030.39 Landfill $360.00 Junior College Tuition $0 Ambulance $3,597.34 State Fund $30,944.66 Historical Society $0 Snowmobile $0 Waterways Fund $0 School District #121 $3,256.40 West Magic Fire Dist. $43.03 Camas County Library $445.00 Parks & Recreation $0 December Payroll $119,530.46
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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 2017. Bid specifications are available by request from clerk Wendy Strickler (ph. 208-764-2625 ext. 1002) (Fax: 208-7649218) (610 Soldier Road – Fairfield, Idaho 83327) (e-mail wstrickler@ camascountyschools.org). Sealed bids marked bus bid are to be in the possession of clerk Strickler by 4 p.m. March 13, 2017. 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 6:00 p.m. March 13, 2017 in the Library at the Camas County High School during the March regular trustee meeting. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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