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By Roger Phillips Public Information Specialist Daylight Savings Time has started, and spring break begins next week for most schools in the area. Those are two good reasons to break out the fishing rods and take advantage of some early season fishing opportunities. Idaho Fish and Game stocks trout year round, but expands its operations in March and April as more waters become suitable for trout. Typically, ponds are among the first places, followed by small lakes and reservoirs, then larger reservoirs, but that depends on weather and other factors. While trout fishing is the favorite in Idaho, there’s also warmwater fishing opportunities in many of these locations, and don’t take that “warmwater” name too literally. There can be good fishing for bass, crappie and bluegill during early spring when the water is still fairly cool. If you’re new to fishing, or have never fished before, but still want to take your kids fishing, check out Fish and Game’s Learn to Fish page for instruction, tips, videos and more. If you’re looking for places to go fishing where the trout stocking trucks have already visited, or will soon, here are some places to consider: Crane Falls Reservoir: (Bruneau) The 89-acre lake is between Mountain Home and Bruneau and near the Snake River. It has largemouth bass, bluegill and planted hatchery rainbow trout. There are several fishing docks available on the lake, but many anglers prefer to use small craft, such as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, float tubes, etc. The lake has a boat launch and outhouses, and there’s primitive camping at the lake. It’s also adjacent to Cove Arm and the Snake River for more fishing opportunities. Hagerman WMA ponds: (Hagerman) Fish and Game’s Wildlife Management Area provides a variety of fishing opportunities with Riley Pond, the Bass ponds, and Anderson ponds on the northwest side of the WMA, and Oster Lakes to the southeast. Riley Pond is a relatively small and well-stocked trout spot with lots of shoreline access, a fishing pier, and a fishing bridge. It’s located right next to the Hagerman State Fish Hatchery. The area is also famous for its “banana” trout, which are a yellow-colored rainbow trout.

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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding

March 21, 2018

Vol 42 ~ Num 12

Shoshone School Bond Fails

Last Tuesday, the Shoshone School District (Joint School District No. 312) again asked voters to approve a $6 million bond to finance the costs of repairs, renovations, and new construction to existing school facilities in the District. “Yes” votes were 231 and “No” votes were 165. This was 58.33% in favor of the bond, but not enough to pass the 2/3 majority needed to approve the bond. While the number of “No” votes was identical to the number of “No” votes received in last November’s election, the bond proposal received 76 fewer “Yes” votes. The November election put the bond within 2% of passing, but Tuesday’s election seems to show waning enthusiasm for the proposed bond.

Winter Returns to Idaho

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the third water supply outlook report for the 2018 water year. Precipitation since the water year started on October 1, 2017, varies across the state with watersheds ranging from 70 to 130% of normal. “Streamflow forecasts mirror the current snowpacks,” said Ron Abramovich, Water Supply Specialist with the Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service. “The early March storm added much needed water to the snowpack. Another March storm or two, or a wet spring will help ensure supplies are adequate in all the basins.” The highest snowpacks continue to be found in the Clearwater basin where collectively they are 123% of normal thanks to the La Nina storm track. Conversely, the Owyhee snowpack is the lowest at 35% of normal. “More snow is needed across central and southern Idaho, and colder temperatures would help keep the snow in place until spring,” Abramovich noted. Based on the current snowpack and reservoir storage, water supplies may be marginal in the Big Wood, Big Lost and Little Lost basins. Idaho’s southern reservoirs, Owyhee, Salmon Falls, Oakley and Bear Lake, are not expected to fill this year, uncontinued on page 5...

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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Easter Sunrise Service

Legislative Update from Senator Michelle Stennett

Week Ten - March 12-16 On Sunday, April 1st, there will be an Easter Sunrise service Limiting Your Voice at Gillette Hill south of Gooding (2050 S 1800 E - beet dump road) at 7:00 a.m. Watch for signs. For more information, call HB 568 removes the referendum and initiative processes for land use issues. Traditionally, 208-539-4378 referenda have been used as a means for public No More Skating in Fairfield input and due process on land use decisions by It was a short, unpredictable season for Fairfield Skating rink, a board of county commissioners. While this but now it is official over. The ice skate rink is no longer in ser- process is rarely used, I do not believe in limitvice and if you borrowed skates from the city, it is time to return ing opportunities for the public to engage on them! Thank You. policy decisions. The bill passed the Senate this week and will soon move to the Governor for What A Wonderful World Coming in April, the God Squad Puppet Team will be present- consideration. ing their 20th Anniversary Show at the Gooding First Christian Taking Away Local Control Church. Watch for more information! The Senate will soon vote upon HB 547 which

Beauty and the Beast:

The Wendell Drama Club will present a live performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, April 13-14 & 20-21, at the Wendell High School Auditorium. tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family.

eSports Tournament

Boise State’s College of Education, the College of Innovation and Design and the Department of Educational Technology will host the first Idaho High School eSports Tournament on Saturday, April 21st. This competition is open to all Idaho high school students. Team events include League of Legends (5 vs 5), Overwatch Esports (3 vs 3), Rocket League (3 vs 3) and Super Smash Bros. (single-player). Teams are required to have an adult advisor associated with their high school and must pay a $25 registration fee for each player. esports.boisestate.edu/highschool Check in will begin at 9:30 a.m. on April 21. The first game will begin at 11 a.m. Finals playoffs are from 7-9 p.m. Competition will take place in the Jordan Ballroom in the Student Union Building. The event is free and open to spectators.

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allows building contractors to comply only with the bare minimum standards set by the state. Current law permits cities and counties to require compliance with tighter regulations that allow for energy efficiency and reflect local safety concerns like wildfire, flooding, earthquakes, and snow load. The passage of this bill not only takes away that local control, but it may also result in lower quality building structures that put safety at risk.

Tracking Women After nearly three hours of debate, the Senate voted in favor of a measure that creates reporting requirements for complications that may have resulted from a pregnancy termination. The measure includes making linkages between terminations and 40 other medical conditions that may be experienced by a woman over the course of her life. The listed conditions include health complications that are seen in both men and women including comas, heart attacks, and strokes. Additionally, physicians who fail to comply with these reporting requirements face stiff fines and potential loss of license. Those who debated against the measure see it as a tremendous act of government overreach, especially considering that no other surgical procedure in the state has similar reporting requirements. These include a woman’s race, age, number of children she’s

birthed that have lived, and number who have died. The bill would create an incredible expense for the Department of Health and Welfare, and ultimately taxpayers, to implement. I signed onto a bipartisan letter asking Governor Otter to veto the measure. Public Engagement This week we saw terrific demonstrations by the public. On March 14th, students all around the state participated in walkouts to protest gun violence in schools. We had 2,000 teenagers rally on the Capitol steps, then come inside with unified voices that filled the entire building with pleas for action. It was amazing to see our young Idahoans engage in the political process. Later in the week, the Close the Gap Coalition hosted a healthcare rally on the Capitol steps and an indoor protest, calling specifically for legislators to expand Medicaid (SB 1224), vote on the Idaho Health Care Plan (HB 464), and address the dire physician shortage in our state. At this point in the legislative session, it is unlikely that the Legislature will take any action. And Finally, Some Good News Representative Ilana Rubel (D-Boise) sponsored a bill this session to restore dental funding to Medicaid beneficiaries. Preventive dental care is a cost-saving measure, and is extremely important to patients with other medical conditions that can be exacerbated by poor oral health like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pneumonia, kidney disease, and dementia. The bill passed the entire Legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature. As always, it is a pleasure to represent our district in the Idaho State Senate. I appreciate your continued input and comments as we deliberate legislation. Respectfully, Michelle Stennett

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DEQ Seeks Comments On Wastewater & Drinking Water Projects

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public comment on its proposed plans to fund wastewater and drinking water construction projects eligible for state grants and loans in fiscal year 2019, beginning July 1, 2018. Proposed loan funding totals $89.8 million for wastewater projects and $28.6 million for drinking water projects. Requests for 31 wastewater planning grants and 11 drinking water planning grants are listed. Available funding totals $350,000 for wastewater planning grants and $400,000 for drinking water planning grants. Area projects to comment on incude: City of Fairfield is preparing a planning study to bring their wastewater system into compliance; City of Shoshone is addressing deficiencies in their drinking water source, storage and distribution system. The lists may be viewed at DEQ’s state office in Boise and on DEQ’s website - www.deq.idaho. gov/news-public-comments-events Written comments will be accepted through April 16, 2018, at 5 p.m. MDT. Submit comments electronically on DEQ’s website or by mail or email to Tim Wendland at: DEQ State Office - 1410 N. Hilton - Boise, Idaho 83706 Email: tim.wendland@deq.idaho.gov

ELECT

Susan Bolton Gooding County Commissioner May 15, 2018

New ‘Science Trek’ Digital Shorts Explain Chemical Compounds

Idaho Public Television’s original series Science Trek visits with chemist Dr. Christopher Saunders in a series of digital shorts released in March about chemical compounds, mixtures, formulas, and famous chemists. Each month, Science Trek explores a subject with short videos available on the Science Trek website, on a Facebook page for parents and teachers, on YouTube, and on PBS LearningMedia, a free media site for preK-12 educators. The following digital shorts are available: Compounds: Compounds Basics - The study of elements and compounds is an important part of the science of chemistry. A compound is substance made up of different elements joined together by a chemical bond. Find out more about compounds. Compounds: Chemistry Basics - Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with matter, the elements that make up everything in the universe and how they interact. Learn more about chemistry. Compounds: Compounds vs. Mixtures - What is the difference between a compound and a mixture? Understand the differences and why mixtures are important. Compounds: Compound Formulas - Chemical formulas are the language of chemistry. Learn how chemist read and write the ingredients of a compound. Compounds: Famous Chemists - The history of chemistry goes back to the beginnings of human activity. Find out more about some of history’s most famous chemists. Compounds: Can a Change be Reversed? - A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements. Sometimes chemists like to separate out the parts of a compound. When is trying to change a compound possible? And when is it not?

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Senior Center Menus All menus are subject to change without notice.

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Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. -------------------------Friday, March 23... Shepherd’s Pie Monday, March 26... Baked Salmon Wednesday, March 28... Smoked Turkey

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon. -------------------------Friday, March 23... Sweet & Sour Chicken w/ Rice Monday, March 26... Soup & Sandwiches

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Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) No Saturday Breakfast until further notice. ----------------------Thur, March 22 (Rich) Tacos & Spanish Rice w/ Pie Friday, March 23 (Sho) Chicken Chunks w/ Potatoes Monday, March 26 (Rich) Ham & Mashed Potatoes Tuesday, March 27 (Sho) Hot Turkey Sand w/ Apple B.B. Wed, March 28 (Sho) Roast Beef Hoagies w/ Soup

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $5 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) Breakfast: (8 to 10) 2nd Saturday of the Month Open for Coffee and Breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. Monday thru Friday -------------------------Friday, March 23 BBQ Chicken Tuesday, March 27 Ham n’Beans Wednesday, March 28 Beef Stroganoff

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Breakfast: (7:30 to 10) 1st Saturday of the Month Fit & Fall Proof: Every Mon. & Wed. at 11:00 a.m. -----------------Thursday, March 22 Ham & Party Potatoes Monday, March 26 Chicken Strips Tuesday, March 27 Haystacks w/ Fixins Wednesday, March 28 White Bean Chili & Corn Bread

The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider and employer.

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Jennifer Lin McIntosh Evans

Jennifer Lin McIntosh Evans passed away on March 15th, 2018, surrounded by her loving children. Jennifer was born on May 11th, 1967 in Burley, Idaho, to Marvin and Dayce McIntosh. Marvin died when she was 17, after his passing Dayce married Leonard Rehn, who accepted Jennifer as his own. She lived in many places around Idaho and Utah, most recently residing in Gooding. As a child she loved spending summers at the cabin in Stanley that they built and co-owned with the Pingel family. Jennifer was the life of the party and would light up a room with her smile. She took pride in coordinating events and parties of all kinds and bringing people together, this is how she met many of her close friends. She was a cowgirl at heart; she loved spending time on the farm, riding horses, and all things cattle. She was always first to volunteer giving shots, branding and even bottle feeding the calves. She also had a passion for the healthcare industry and served for many years on the Spanish Fork Ambulance and worked in the ER at Mountain View Hospital. There was no one in this world more important to her than her grandkids, she loved watching them play sports and spending as much time as possible with them. She struggled with them being so far away and not being able to see them all the time, but always called to make sure they knew she loved them. Jennifer also had 5 kids that she loved with all she had, she always made sure they knew how special they were to her. She is survived by: her second father, Leonard Rehn; brothers, Greg Rehn, and Lenny Rehn; her adoring children, Lindsey (Casey) Grover, Brock (Lindsey) Evans, Katlin (Ted) Dalton, Kole (Bryce) Evans, and Kade (Miranda) Evans; and 9 special grandchildren, Caselyn, McKoy, Corbin and Daycen Grover, Taylor, Anaston, and Hudson Dalton, Ellie Evans, and soon to be Zackaree Goff. As well as an overwhelming amount of loving friends and family. She was preceded in death by: her father, Marvin McIntosh; mother, Dayce Rehn; brothers, Terry McIntosh, Larry McIntosh, Scott Rehn; and sister, Vicky McIntosh. In Lieu of flowers donations are being accepted through Venmo, GoFundMe, Serenity Funeral Chapel, and The SideTrack. Graveside service were held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley, Idaho, followed by a celebration of life at the Gooding Country Club. Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Chapel Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services of Idaho, Twin Falls. Condolences may be shared at www.serenityfuneralchapel.com.

death & service notices

Donald Earl Barcus, 80, of Shoshone, Idaho died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at a Jerome hospital. Services are pending under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service Shoshone Chapel.

Miriam Ruth Depew, 91, of Dietrich, Idaho passed away Friday evening, March 9, 2018 at the Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone, Idaho. Services are pending by Reynolds Funeral Chapel.

James Theodore McCarley, 81, of Wendall, Idaho died Monday, March 19, 2018 at a Jerome Hospice Home. Services are pending under direction of Demaray Funeral Service Wendell Chapel.

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South Central Public Health District Nominate Your

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You are Invited to an

HEALTH HEROES

Easter Egg Hunt

Calls for “Health Heroes” Nominations

South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) is accepting nominations for “Health Do you know individuals or groups who, over the Heroes.” Through this annual event, SCPHD seeks individuals or groups who have gone past year, have worked to protect, promote, and above and beyond the call of dutyIdaho to promote enhance the health of southern citizens?health in the community by working to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect the health and environment of southern Nominate them as a Health Hero! Idaho citizens from March 2017 through March 2018. This year, there are four nomination categories: youth, adult volunteer, adult professional, and group/organization/business. The nomination must include a brief description explaining why the nominee deserves the Health Heroes Award. Examples of qualifying activities include, but are not limited to theForfollowing: more information, call: (866) 710-9775 or visit:

Nominations are due April 1, 2018 phd5.idaho.gov/2016HealthHeroes

South Central Public Health District Prevent. Promote. Protect.

• Promoting a healthy lifestyle through activities at schools, churches, and places of work • Activities that help reduce suicides • Promoting physical activity • Activities that reduce obesity • Preparing a community for a disaster • Decreasing workplace injuries • Promoting policies that led to healthy outcomes

Nominees must be residents of or do business in Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, or Twin Falls counties. Nominations are due by April 1, 2018. You can nominate your Health Heroes online at http://phd5.idaho.gov/HealthHero or pick up the form at any SCPHD office.

...Winter Returns continues

less conditions become much wetter, but are in good shape to provide adequate irrigation supplies this summer. With the Upper Snake reservoir system at 87% full, 130% of average, there will be plenty of snowmelt water to fill the reservoirs and to meet Idaho’s water users needs and put excess water into the aquifer. For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, please view the full report online at March Water Supply Outlook Report.

MEET OUR NEW PROVIDER DEAN RODEMACK, PA-C Family Medicine Dean is an Idaho native who was raised in Boise. He has experience in family practice. Dean is very excited to serve the people of Camas and Blaine counties through Family Health Services!

Family Health Services invites you to visit our Fairfield clinic to discover all the benefits your local community health center can provide for you and your family. We are a family practice clinic that provide a full range of medical and dental services for patients of all ages. We accept all insurances, Medicare and Medicaid. If eligible, a sliding fee discount is available.

At the Magic Valley Manor (210 N. Idaho Street in Wendell)

March 31st at 2 p.m. BBQ Hot Dog will be served! ---

And again, on April 1st at 1 p.m. at

Bell Mountain Village & Care Center (314 7th Street in Bellevue, Idaho)

“A Taste of Italy” Fine Italian Dining & Dancing

Saturday, April 7th at the Basque Center Dinner 5:30 – 8pm, Dancing 8-11pm Wedding Soup Italian Lasagna Italian Sodas Fine Wine Italian Desserts

Silent Auction

Tickets: $25/person - - - $15/children ages 4-12 For tickets call: 208-539-4800 or 208-961-0180. Proceeds support the community efforts of Catholic Women of St. Elizabeth CONOZCA A NUESTRO NUEVO PROVEEDOR DEAN RODEMACK, PA-C Medicina Familiar Dean es originario de Idaho crecio en Boise. Tiene experiencia en practica familiar. Dean esté muy complacido de servir a la gente de los municipios de Camas y Blaine por medio de Family Health Services!

Family Health Services le invita a visitar nuestra clinica en Fairfield y descubrir todos los beneficios que su centro de salud comunitario local puede brindarle a usted y su familia. Somos una clinica de practica familiar que ofrece una gama completa de servicios médicos y dentales para pacientes de todas las edades. Aceptamos todos los seguros, Medicare y Medicaid. Si es elegible, hay un descuento disponible de tarifa mévil.

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Family Health Services does not discriminate in its services, treatments, programs, activities or employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, citizenship, or gender, including gender identity, genetic information and sexual orientation.

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...Spring Break Fishing continued

Dierkes Lake: (Twin Falls) This is a conveniently located pond inside Shoshone Falls Park near Twin Falls. This scenic county park also features hiking, fishing docks and picnic areas. There are trout , bass and bluegill. Note: There is an entry fee to the park.

Tips for Early Season Fishing Watch the Weather: Fishing is typically better when temperatures are warming and the barometer is stable. A temperature drop or a storm typically slows fishing. Take it Slow: Fish can be sluggish in cold water. Air temperature warms much faster than water, so even on a warm, spring day, the water is probably chilly. Bait is a good option, and if you’re using lures or flies, a slow retrieve usually catches more fish. Don’t overlook Warmwater Fish: They become active sooner than you might think, but expect subtle strikes, and the fish to be in different places than where you found them last summer. Bass fishing can be good. Catch rates tend to be lower in early spring than other times of year when fish are more active, but the biggest fish are often the first to become active. Think Small: Smaller, shallower waters typically warm faster than larger bodies of water. Ponds, small lakes and reservoirs are good places to start. Same goes for shallow coves, bays and flats in larger lakes and reservoirs. Fish Locally: If the forecast looks iffy, you don’t want to drive a long ways and then find poor weather and water conditions. Spring is a good time to explore local ponds and reservoirs that you may have overlooked in the past. Make it a Kid-friendly Outing: If the fish aren’t biting, find other things to keep youngsters amused. If you’re in a city, maybe pick a pond in, or near, a park. If you’re in a rural area, take a hike around the pond and look for wildlife, which often congregates near water. Bring snacks and a dry set of clothes in case kids get wet. Make it a fun trip so they will want to return later.

This Week’s Sudoku Puzzle Answers

Puzzle #1 - Easy

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Cup of Tee

As I am looking around, I see Speckle geese, Snow geese, Canadian geese, Sandhill cranes, Starlings, quail, and a multitude of ducks. As I look around, I see tractors plowing, ditches being burned, and manure being spread. As I look around, I see gravel trucks, girls selling Girl Scout Cookies, and yard sales. As I look around in the stores, I see rubber hoses, seeds, and empty coat racks. What am I seeing? Someone told me I’m seeing Spring. “Wait a minute,” I said. “Sprint isn’t officially here until the Curlews land, the blackbirds sing, and the robins pull worms from the yard.” When one looks around the Camas Prairie, Spring is the season where snow changes to mud. The cars go from factory colors to tan, and the canned peaches in jars are starting to leave empty shelves in the fruit room. Spring usually starts on March 20th... by the calender. After having 99 years of the time jumping ahead due to Daylight Savings Time, one would expect Spring to be March 24th - if you count the missed hours as days. If you count the missed hours as 8 hour days, Spring would be on April 2nd on the Camas Prairie. I would like to think that Spring on the Camas Prairie comes on April 14th. That is usually when tractors are working, the migratory birds move through, and ditches are diverting melted snow runoff. --The First day of Spring is one thing, and the first day of Spring is another. The difference between them is sometimes a month - Henry Van Dyke --In the Spring I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours - Mark Twain ---

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by Tee Hurd

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of shush - Doug Larson --In Winter I plot and plan. In Spring I move - Henry Rollins --Music comes from an icicle as it melts to live again as spring water - Henry Rollins Never cut a tree down in the Winter-time. Never make negative decision in low time. Never make your most important decision when you are in your worst mood. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The Spring will come - Robert Schuller --Spring is the time of year when it’s summer in the sun, and winter in the shade - Charles Dickens --I am really enjoying my snowy day during Spring Break. --We have a new season. Sprinter... winter in spring. --Finally, my winter fat is gone, now I have Spring rolls. --It’s the first day of Spring... right? Then why am I still freezing and there’s snow in the forecast? --Some days you have to create your own sunshine. --Spring is what it is in its own time. This is my “Cup of Tee” with a teaspoon of Spring.

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USDA Offers Renewal Options For

Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts

Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. Participants with existing CSP contracts expiring on Dec. 31, 2018 can access the benefits of the recent program changes through an option to renew their contracts for an additional five years if they agree to adopt additional activities to achieve higher levels of conservation on their lands. NRCS will mail contract renewal notification letters to all participants whose contracts expire in 2018, which will contain instructions on how to apply for renewal.

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Applications to renew expiring contracts are due by April 13.

NRCS recently made several updates to the program to help producers better evaluate their conservation options and the benefits to their operations and natural resources. New methods and software for evaluating applications help producers see up front why they are or are not meeting stewardship thresholds, and allow them to pick practices and enhancements that work for their conservation objectives. These tools also enable producers to see potential payment scenarios for conservation early in the process. Producers interested in CSP are recommended to contact their local USDA service center or visit www.nrcs.usda. gov/GetStarted.

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NOTICE: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE AMOUNT OF YOUR INDEBTEDNESS TO THE BENEFICIARY, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND/OR ASSIGNEES AS RECITED BELOW, AS OF FEBRUARY 9, 2018 THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE/LETTER, IS $74,493.61. INTEREST (PRESENTLY AT THE RATE OF 6.12500%PER ANNUM), FEES AND COSTS WILL CONTINUE TO ACCRUE AFTER THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE/LETTER. UNLESS YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE OF THIS DOCUMENT, THIS OFFICE WILL ASSUME THE DEBT TO BE VALID. IF YOU NOTIFY THIS OFFICE IN WRITING WITHIN THE 30-DAY PERIOD THAT THE DEBT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF IS DISPUTED, VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT WILL BE OBTAINED AND WILL BE MAILED TO YOU. UPON WRITTEN REQUEST WITHIN 30 DAYS, THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR, IF DIFFERENT FROM THE CURRENT CREDITOR, WILL BE PROVIDED.

The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that according to the County Assessor’s office, the address of 301 Garnet Avenue, Fairfield, ID 83327, is sometimes associated with said real property.

NOTICE: AS THE RESULT OF AN ORDER ENTERED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, LARRY RAY DAVENPORT AND BONNIE RAE DAVENPORT MAY NOT BE PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR THE UNPAID BALANCE OF THE BELOW REFERENCED LOAN. HOWEVER, THE BENEFICIARY RETAINS A DEED OF TRUST DESCRIBED BELOW WHICH IS SUBJECT TO FORECLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.

The default(s) for which this sale is to be made is the failure to pay when due, under the Deed of Trust note, the following: The monthly payments for Principal and Interest Due from June 1, 2016 through February 1, 2018 and all subsequent payments until the date of sale or reinstatement.

NOTICE: IF YOU ARE NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE TO PAY THIS OBLIGATION BY REASON OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THEN THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT BUT IS INTENDED ONLY TO RELAY INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR DEED OF TRUST.

Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by Larry R Davenport, Bonnie Davenport, Husband & Wife, as grantors to, Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as trustee, for the benefit and security of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., recorded April 13, 2005, as Instrument No. 78353 Mortgage Records of Camas County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 451506(4)(A), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OBLIGATION.

These payments include interest at the current rate of 6.12500%. Delinquent Payments Corporate Advances: TOTAL DUE:

$11,815.27 $ 5,238.53 $17,053.80

On July 6, 2018 at the hour of at 2:00 PM on the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 of said day, (recognized local time), located in Camas County, State of Idaho.

The current beneficiary has declared that the Grantor is in breach of the terms and conditions of the obligation secured by the deed of trust. The nature of the breach is Grantor’s failure to pay when due the monthly payments of principal, interest and applicable escrow account payments form June 1, 2016, together with all subsequent payments, costs, advances, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs accruing until the date of sale, full satisfaction, or reinstatement of obligation.

William L. Bishop, as successor trustee, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, payable, for certified funds, or the equivalent, which is lawful money of the United States of America, all payable at the time of sale in compliance with Section 45-1506(9) Idaho Code, the following described real property, situated in Camas County, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit;

The sum owing on the obligation secured by the said trust deed consists of the principal balance of $61,282.04 together with any advances plus foreclosure fees and costs. All delinquent amounts are now due, together with accruing late charges and interest, unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, and any amounts advanced to protect the security associated with this foreclosure.

Lot 9 and the West 40 feet of Lot 10 in Block 25 of FAIRFIELD TOWNSITE, Camas County, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of said County.

DATED: FEBRUARY 28, 2018

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TRUSTEE By: William L. Bishop Jr. Attorney At Law

The Courier NEWS • Wednesday, March 21, 2018 • News@Highway46.org

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