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Moose, Bighorn Sheep & Mountain Goat
The application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts is fast approaching. Hunters have from April 1 through April 30 to apply for these hunts. Applications can be completed at Fish and Game offices or license vendors with a credit card by telephone or over the Internet. Telephone applications may be made at 1-800-554-8685. Internet users may apply through Fish and Game’s website at http://fishandgame.idaho. gov/public/licenses/fees/. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30. Each applicant must possess a valid 2016 Idaho hunting or combination license to apply for a controlled hunt. Moose, goat and sheep hunt applicants must pay the tag fee along with a non-refundable application fee. Controlled hunt fees for residents
is $173 or $2,116.50 for nonresidents. Only tag fees will be refunded to those who do not draw. Drawing results will be posted on the Fish and Game website in early June. -------
Youth Turkey Hunt Begins April 8
Youth turkey hunters get an early shot as Idaho’s general season youth turkey hunt runs Friday, April 8 through Thursday, April 14. Licensed youth who are 10 to 17 years old on April 8 may participate in the general season youth hunt. Resident hunters under 12 and nonresident hunters under 18 must be accompanied by a licensed adult 18 years of age or older to participate. “Idaho’s youth hunts were created to increase opportunities and promote hunting as a safe, enjoyable familyoriented activity,” said Bill
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Idaho Democrats Choose Sanders
Idaho Democrats set a record in this year’s Presidential Caucus with nearly 24,000 people turning out to vote. Sanders prevailed in the state with 18,640 over Seybold, Fish and Game Clinton with 5,065. volunteer coordinator based in Lewiston. “Plus they are District 26 Results great ways to introduce young Blaine: Sanders 539 people to hunting without Clinton 249 the pressure of competing Uncommitted 1 with lots of other hunters.” Camas: Sanders 11 Adults who accompany Clinton 7 youth hunters must also be Uncommitted 1 licensed and be within norGooding: Sanders 49 mal conversation or hearing Clinton 28 range without shouting and Lincoln: Sanders 22 without the aid of electronic Clinton 15 devices. Uncommitted 2 For more information, see the 2016 & 2017 Upland Game, Furbearer and Turkey Seasons and Rules brochure available at all Fish and Game license vendors and online at fishandgame.idaho.gov
Gooding Rotary Boxing Smoker
This Friday, April 1st, starting at 7p.m. at the Gooding High School Gymnasium
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General Admission is only $5.00 and reserved tickets on the floor are $10. All proceeds to go to the Gooding Rotary Club Scholarship program, Gooding Track & Field, Gooding High School Band and GHS Cheerleaders.
State wide Bernie Sanders took 78 percent of the Democratic vote to earn 17 of 23 pledged deligates to the national convention. In addition, Idaho will be sending 4 Superdelegate to the convention two of which have announced their intention to vote for Bernie Sanders.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Wendell UMC:
A ham & scalloped potato dinner will be served on Sunday, April 3rd, at the Wendell United Methodist Church.
Lincoln County Saddle Up
Saddle Up Lincoln County is seeking individuals or organizations to run Lincoln County Saddle Up Bingo. Please call 886-7787 for more information.
Look ing for over weight people who want to lose some weight. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) group is hoping to start up in Fairfield. Contact the Camas County Senior & Community Center at 764-2226 for more information. Check out the TOPS website at tops.org to find out what the program is all about.
Agape Luncheon
The Agape Ministry luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 6th, at the Community Meeting Room at the Gooding Fair Grounds beginning at 11:30 a.m. The theme for this luncheon will be “New Life”. Sonya Denton, of Twin Falls, and her grandchildren will celebrate in music the new life we are given with the resurrection of Christ during this Easter season. Because this is a catered event, reservations are required. If you will be having lunch, please contact Carolyn Herzinger at 934-5700 on or before Sunday, April 3rd. Cost of the lunch is $8.50. The program, which begins at noon, is free to the public.
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GIVE CANCER THE BOOT
The next Gooding County Relay team meetings are Wednesday, April 6th at 5:30 pm at the Gooding County Fairgrounds Ag Extension office and Wednesday, May 4th also at the same place and time. It’s not too late to sign up a team or join an existing team. Watch for Relay fundraisers the next couple of months, as each team tries to raise monies in a friendly competition. We appreciate all your support. Cancer survivors and personal caregivers are very special to us and that’s why we are planning on a reception BREAKFAST this year to be included in the Relay For Life event planned for Saturday, June 11th. Last year we had about 70 survivors and caregivers and this year we are hoping to have 100 cancer survivors and caregivers come to the Gooding County Fairgrounds that morning for a celebration of their survivorship. The painted handprints the survivors made last year have been made into quilts that will be auctioned off at this year’s Relay during the opening ceremony around 10 am. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for cancer research which all cancer patients and their families can benefit from. Mark June 4th on your calendar for the Gooding County Relay Poker Run and Car Show to start from the Gooding County Fairgrounds. All vehicles and motorcycles will be welcome. We are going to reverse the route this year by starting at the Gooding Fairgrounds, then going to Bliss, on to Hagerman, then to Wendell before returning to the fairgrounds. ALL Relay teams may have food or items for sale at the Fairgrounds during the Poker Run. This is one of our main fundraisers for ALL Gooding County Relay for Life teams and a fun day. More information to come later. If you would like to sign up for a Relay Team or to make a donation for the Gooding Relay go to www/relayforlife. org/goodingid or contact Christine Bryant at 616-9900275 or e-mail chrismckbryant@gmail.com. Corporate sponsors are encouraged to contact Christine to become a part of this community event before May 1st so that your company name &/or logo can be included on the team shirts. For more information follow us on Facebook at: www. facebook.com/GoodingRelayForLife
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Camas County Fair Royalty
Contestants Wanted For the 2016 Competition *****
Interview, Speech, Appearance
Compete to Represent the Camas County Fair! King & Queen: 15 to 20 years old Jr. King & Jr. Queen: 10 to 14 years old
ENTRY DEADLINE: April 15, 2015
Open to residents of Camas, Elmore, Gooding, Blaine and Lincoln Counties For Additional Program Information: Royalty Website: http://camasroyalty.weebly.com Contact: Tracey Martin – Royalty Chairwoman 208-764-2882 or tntawards@earthlink.net
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. You do not have to be an AARP member or any particular age to use the service. The schedule for this year is:
Gooding Senior Center: April 4, 11.
Call 934-5504 for an appointment.
Call 886-2369 for an appointment
Shoshone Senior Center: April 12.
death & service notices
Gloria Lee Frees, 89, a resident of Post Falls, formerly of Shoshone, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016 at Life Care Center in Post Falls. A memorial graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone. Maria Teresa Harman, 61, a resident of Gooding, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at her home in Gooding. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Gretchen Uppiano, 82, a resident of Hagerman, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at her home in Hagerman. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
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obituaries
Aleita Louise Gridley
Aleita Louise Gridley of Wendell went to eternity Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Genesee. She was surrounded by her loved ones and her devoted dog Missy at her side. Aleita was born July 6, 1924, in Colusa, California. She was the youngest of 5 children by Robert Allen and Mary Beulah (Weaver) Inman. Aleita’s family returned to Fallon, Nevada, at an early age and she enjoyed her formative years with her siblings and many cousins. She had many fond memories of her Churchill High School graduating in June, 1942. She attended Junior College in San Mateo, California, but left school to become a Rosie Riveter in an aircraft factory when WWII started. During that time she met and fell in love with a Marine Asahel Gridley. They were married at Reno, Nevada (1943). After the war ended, they moved to Hagerman, Idaho, to begin their life raising 4 children and trying to achieve their dream one step at a time of owning their own ranch. Aleita returned to school (age 43) at CSI receiving her AA degree (1973) in library technology. She continued her education at LCSC receiving her BS degree (1976) in elementary education and a minor in library media. She started her first teaching job at Council (1976), moved to Cottonwood to be the high school librarian (1977), then later she returned to Nevada (1980) to teach at Beowawe, Gabbs, and Eureka to be closer to her aging parents. She retired in 1991 and moved back to Shoshone to a 20-acre parcel in the country to be closer to her family. She moved to Juliaetta in 2005. Aleita called herself a “desert rat” and wandered back to south Idaho and purchased a home at Wendell (2010). Aleita, alias homemaker, was gifted at sewing, embroidery, knitting, quilting, leathercraft, canning, gardening and making gifts for her families. She loved square dancing, music, singing, bowling, horse packing, camping, cross country
skiing, watching all sports and golfing. She never missed her children and grandchildren playing sports, doing music events, horse events/activities, took many trips to grandchildren’s national events and awards, assisted at horse events, and was involved in churches at Hagerman, Kendrick and Wendell. Aleita was a frugal person and pinched pennies, but had a weak spot when it came to a shiny sparkly pair of earrings, ring, or pin that suited her fancy as well as a passion for shoes. One of her wishes was to see the Oregon coast and her family made that possible in 2011. She made sure to get her feet wet in the ocean. Aleita loved all her family and friends, was a spiritual encourager, good listener, and she assisted in medical care of her children several times. Her love for all animals and ranch/farm life never changed over the years. Aleita is survived by her sons Evan Gridley of Hagerman, Wade Gridley of Bells Rapid, her daughter Anita Falen (Roger) of Genesee, and daughter-in-law Maria Roldan Gridley (Gary) of Houston, Texas and her devoted dog Missy of Genesee; eight grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Beulah Inman, siblings Frank, Ira, Eleanora, and Myra; and her son Gary. A memorial service for Aleita will take place in July at the Wendell Berean Baptist Church. Per Mom’s request some of her ashes will be scattered at Carroll Summit in Nevada and the rest placed at the Churchill County Cemetery in Fallon, Nevada, next to her parents, brother and sister at a later date. “Into God’s beautiful Garden of Life, his messenger goes each day. To gather the choicest blossoms, and bear them with him away. Dear Master, our Garden is lonely, we miss this flower so rare. But her life’s perfume will be with us while the flowers bloom up there. Aleita, (our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend) will be missed here on earth, but we celebrate her eternal presence in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Since Aleita was an educator, loved animals, youth events, and churches, the family suggests memorial gifts be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Short’s Funeral Chapel, Moscow, and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.
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Paulina Sigurdson Lund
Paulina “Veiga” Sigurdson Lund, 98, passed away at DeSano Place, Shoshone, on March 21, 2016. Veiga was born on a homestead in Ethridge, MT on August 27, 1917, the seventh of Jon and Anika Sigurdson’s eight children. She grew up loving the Montana prairie, and in her later years reminisced often about horseback riding and life on the farm. In an age and an area where many never do, Veiga graduated from high school in Shelby, MT - an accomplishment she often pointed out would have been impossible if not for her older siblings’ dedication to the younger siblings’ education. Due to the skills she gained in high school, Veiga had no trouble finding work immediately upon graduating. Staying in Shelby, she worked first for a title company, then as a legal secretary, and finally for the bank. She met her future husband, G. Ward Lund, at church where they sang together in the choir. They were married on April 3, 1937. They spent their first years of marriage in Shelby, until Ward enlisted in the Navy to serve in WWII. Veiga was able to join him while he was stationed in Washington, D.C. and then Dayton, OH. Whenever Veiga reminisced about her time in D.C., she emphasized how meaningful her time there had been, surrounded by so much of our nation’s history. They moved to St. Paul, Minnesota following the war, where their daughter, Diane, was born. The family moved to Renton, WA upon Ward’s retirement. They had 51 years of a very happy marriage until Ward’s death in 1988. Veiga moved to Shoshone, ID in 1989 to be close to her daughter and family. She is remembered in the community for attending every one of her grandchildren’s many school events (climbing bleachers into her late 80’s) and for her sweetness in every circumstance. Veiga was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Shoshone, where Diane is the licensed lay minister. Veiga never missed a Sunday when her daughter preached until her health prevented her from attending services in the last year of her life. Veiga is survived by her daughter Diane Davis (Keith), and three grandchildren: Anika in Washington, D.C.,
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Marilyn Ray Sant
Marilyn Ray Sant entered into rest March 20th 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. Marilyn was born on May 2nd 1937 in Fairfield, Idaho, and was the first born child of John St. John and Evelyn Wilson. She was raised and educated in Fairfield and in later years they moved to Hagerman. She married her high school sweetheart, Billy Joe Sant in 1955 and they began his Air Force Service together traveling all over the world. They had two children John Sant (deceased) and Cindy Sant (Petersen) Wendell. After raising their children, Marilyn finished her schooling to become a Registered Nurse. She worked as an RN for years at the Twin Falls Hospital and later at the Wendell Manor. She is survived by: her companion, David Short; daughter, Cindy and her spouse (Brian Petersen); sister, Carol Rydvall; and her grandchildren, Luke Petersen and his spouse (Audrey Petersen) and Aubrey Southfield and her spouse (Nick Southfield), Billy Sant, and Mariah Sant. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Sant; son, John Sant; and her brother, Bill Wilson. A graveside service will be held at the Hagerman Cemetery on Monday, March 28th, 2016 at 2:00 PM Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Brian in Freiburg, Germany, and Karla (Johnny Urrutia) in Shoshone. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ward, and her brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Shoshone at New Hope Lutheran Church with Pastor Eric J. Olsen officiating. Memorials may be directed to Luther Heights Bible Camp, P.O. Box 389, Shoshone, ID 83352. Cremation and arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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obituary
Herrietta Kathryn Mullins
Henrietta Kathryn “Hank” Mullins, 79, a resident of Gooding, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 in Pocatello. Hank was born on February 6, 1937, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, to Carl and Gladys Jenkins. She was raised and educated in Hagerman, Idaho. Hank married Elmer R. Mullins on February 14, 1954, in Elko Nevada. Mom raised 8 children; Larry, Willie, John, Melissa, Teresa, James, Becky, and Kelly. Mom enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, sewing and spending time with her family. She has lived and traveled around the U.S., but always considered Gooding her home. Hank is survived by 4 sons, Larry Mullins, of Pocatello, Idaho, Willie (Debbie) Mullins, of Gooding, Idaho, James (Heather) Mullins, of Ontario, Oregon, and Kelly (Alicia) Mullins, of Walkersville, Maryland; 3 daughters, Melissa (Craig) Gravatt, of Pocatello, Idaho, Teresa (Glenn) Coiner, of Boise, Idaho, and Rebecca (Grant) Bullock, of Pocatello, Idaho. Hank is also survived by 1 sister, Joyce Bicouvaris, of Gooding, Idaho; 1 brother, Bill Jenkins of Glendora California; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 1 son, John; her parents; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; and her husband, Elmer. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the First Christian Church in Gooding, with Rev. Andy Morris officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Memorial contributions in Hank’s name may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Idaho; the Idaho Youth Ranch; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank Joann and the staff at Alliance Home Health and Hospice along with the staff at Elegant Living for their loving care of our mother. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared at: demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Classes at CSI
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the Indian Wars. He was the primary reason the United States and Canada are two different countries today. He prophesied major geological and astronomical events to the minute, months and years before they occurred. Rod Howard is a retired District Forest Ranger with the U.S. Forest Service. He has circled the earth and has spoken on various topics in several lands, including Hyde Park in London. Besides being a District Ranger, he was also on State and National level Fire Fighting Overhead teams for 22 years. He has fought fire in all western states and Alaska, even north of the Arctic Circle. He was also the Incident Commander of the Utah Inter-Agency Fire Team. FREE!! 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 North Side Center (No registration needed.)
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Are there classes you’d like to see offered? Let us know! Are you or is someone you know interested in sharing a special talent or skill with others? Consider teaching a community education course! Give us a call at 934-8678 or e-mail us at northsidecenter@csi.edu. --------Getting the Most from your DSLR Camera This class is for both the new and the seasoned photographer wanting to learn more about the basic to more advanced features of his or her own DSLR camera. Using the fundamentals of creative photography, students will discover how to confidently take better photos that blend function and inspiration to create frame-worthy photos that captivate the imagination. Learn how to use unique camera settings, lighting, and composition to get the “perfect shot” in this 12-hour course taught by Al Hagen, owner of ASH Photography. 6-8, M&W, April 4-20, NS Center. Fee $69 Coming in May: Enhanced Concealed Weapons Wine and Your Wellbeing Yoga & Pilates This combination of pilates & yoga will stretch and For more information, contact us by calling 934-8678 strengthen your body. The emphasis is on core control in or e-mailing us at northsidecenter@csi.edu. all poses and focus on breathing while in motion. The full body is covered, leaving you feeling toned and flexible. Some benefits of this class include improved core stability and body balance, increased flexibility and mobility, better posture, improved total body strength and better circulation. Individuals of all fitness levels, ages 14 and up, are welcome. Please bring your own mat. HELP AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY Shelter ~ Counseling ~ Court Advocacy 6-7, M&Th, April 4-28, NCMC Fitness & RehabilitaLegal Referral ~ Emergency Assistance tion Center. Fee $59 Italian Wines Travel to Italy with your taste buds. You will learn to appreciate the wines of Italy as your instructor, Marguerite Janes, touches on the major wine regions and special grape varieties native to Italy. To get the most out of this class, students should already have a knowledge base of wine tasting and terms. Prior attendance at the Wine Appreciation class recommended though not required. 6-8, Tues., April 19, Thousand Springs Winery in Hagerman. Fee $39
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Legislative Update from Senator Michelle Stennett End of Session for 2016
The 2016 legislative session has come to an end and now we reflect, not only on what we accomplished and what we didn’t, but how the process works - and doesn’t. All 105 legislators represent approximately the same number of constituents (45,000) in their districts. As the representatives and senators of all these citizens, regardless of party affiliation, we are the voice for our districts. When any single legislator is marginalized or dismissed from policy-making and process, his/her constituents have been silenced too... all of them. If one party is ignored, hundreds of thousands of Idahoans don’t have a voice. American ideals for represenation don’t suggest that some interests get representated all of the time, our ideal is that all of the interests get represented some of the time. There is no disagreement that Idaho is, and should be, a business-friendly state. In terms of our tax system, this is certainly the case, but there is more to creating economic opportunity than tax structure. We need to promote and properly fund education since a qualified workforce plays a critical role in luring businesses to our state. Idaho will only be fully open for business when we cultivate a political environment that supports a diverse workforce free from discrimination. We also need to balance business interests with environmental protections, private property rights and respect for the workers who keep our businesses running. The legislature failed to strike that balance this year: --S1339 promotes the interests of a single oil and gas exploration firm over the rights of private property owners; H487 inserts non-compete clauses into employment contracts to the detriment of entrepreneurs and start-ups and sends our best and brightest to seek employment elsewhere; S1342 promotes using the Bible in public school lessons and passed only after language was inserted to include other religious texts. H568 suggested that Sharia law was a problem in our judicial system. It is not and the measure failed to advance. S1196, which would add the words sexual orientation and gender identity to Idaho’s
existing human rights protections, was refused a public hearing. H463 not only hurts working folks, it undermines local control by forbidding communities from enacting minimum wage laws (it passed into law without the governor’s signature) while the majority refused to even grant a hearing for H400. This effort would incrementally raise the state’s minimum wage to $9.25/hour by mid-2017. H431 changes the indexing used to calculate property taxes and shifts the tax burden onto families although businesses and agricultural interests will likely see a benefit. A legislative committee studied urban renewal over the interim and crafted balanced legislation (H606aa) that was not supported by House majority leadership so the bill was amended to the point of being opposed by city officials. The much-amended measure still passed. The Senate was able to prevent a tax cut that would only benefit corporations and a few top earners and then passed SCR155 to establish an official working group to study tax issues over the coming interim. -- Education was the top issue coming into the 2016 session. With a 7.4% increase, K-12 education funding returns to 2009 levels without accounting for inflation or the 1,000+ additional classrooms created over these seven years. The even-harderhit higher education budget falls 2% below 2009 levels without adjusting for inflation. More positively, school security will be enhanced with H514 and literacy will improve with the passage of H451 and H526. We also kept our commitment to funding year two of the career ladder to steadily improve teacher compensation and added non-teaching support staff. Other good works that passed this year include a well-funded measure to reform Idaho’s inadequate public defense system (H504), a proposal from the Secretary of State to boost election participation by allowing on-line registration (S1297a), easing access to workers compensation for firefighters who contract illnesses caused by their heroic work (H554), enhancements to Idaho’s suicide prevention measures (S1326, H566),
reforms to the foster care system (H556), several resolutions to address our statewide water crisis (SCRs 136, 137, 138) and a boost for state employees who could see a 3% pay raise based on merit. 2016 did include several pieces of legislation good for women. We expanded protection from stalking to include anyone outside a domestic relationship (S1373), required testing of rape kits (H528), and changed definitions for sex crimes (H580). We also instituted Women’s History Month to encourage more women to participate in the state’s many male-dominated boards and commissions. The biggest action this year was inaction. It saddens me that, for the third year, we could not convince the majority-party legislators of the urgent need to adopt the Healthy Idaho Plan recommended by both working groups convened by Governor Otter. Hundreds of preventable deaths can be attributed to this calculated decision. The governor proposed the Primary Care Access Plan just before the start of the session but this proposal fell flat for costing too much and doing too little. An eleventh-hour plan from the Senate to seek a federal waiver to address the coverage gap through a state initiative was defeated by the House majority on the final day of the session. Fortunately, we did find funding for two mental health crisis centers to be located in Boise and Twin Falls. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Representative Donna Pence who is retiring after 12 years in office, the past four served in leadership as House Minority Caucus Chair. Donna has been a driving force for issues of critical importance to District 26 and its constituents including the preservation and defense of Idaho’s precious natural resources. She was a valuable contributor to the state’s innovative water plan and served as Co-chair of the Sportsman’s Caucus for the past decade. Donna has worked tirelessly on behalf of teachers and proper funding for Idaho’s public schools including her work on the Governor’s Task Force on Improving Education. With so much volunteerism on her resume, I know that Donna will continue to work on behalf of Idaho as she enjoys her retirement alongside husband Lew, her three children and six grandchildren.
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Is Transgender Treatment of Children Child Abuse?
Over the last several years the subject of transgendered people has been a frequent news item, particularly with providing restroom accommodations. The U.S. Census Bureau puts the number of transgendered people in the U.S. at ~0.005% of the population. Other groups, including news media, often put the number at nearly a 100 times that amount. However, what is generally lost in this conversation, is the “gender reclassification” of children either during or before puberty (ages 10 and 14 for girls and ages 12 and 16 for boys). With all of the publicity of this issue, more and more parents are asking health providers to help with the “gender confusion” that sometime occurs around the time of puberty - very often this involves giving children puberty-blocking hormones. The problem with this type of treatment is that it inhibits growth and fertility. It also leads to more hormone treatments later in adolescence and adulthood such as testosterone and estrogen to deal with the problems of blocking puberty. All of these treatments are associated with dangerous health risks including but not limited to high blood pressure, blood clots, stroke, and cancer. According to American Psychiatric Association, 98% of boys and 88% of girls with gender confusion accept their biological sex after going through puberty naturally (no hormones). This statistic makes hormone treatment in children an unnecessary and dangerous medical practice. Adding to the concerns of cross-sex treatments is the increased risk of suicide - nearly twenty times greater than those without such treatments. Because these treatments are often pushed on young children who have little or no real concept of what gender or sex is, the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) released a statement last week declaring that gender reclassification of children is a form of child abuse. Citing a number of medical and biological facts, ACPeds (a socially conservative association of pediatricians and other healthcare professionals) said, “Puberty is not a disease and puberty-blocking hormones can be dangerous. Reversible or not, puberty-blocking hormones induce a state of disease the absence of puberty... Conditioning children into believing that a lifetime of chemical and surgical impersonation of the opposite sex is normal and healthful, is child abuse.” While this policy statement has garnered criticism from political activists, it needs to be pointed out that the object of this statement is not adults who identify as transgendered. Rather this is an effort to prevent children from being forced into life changing decisions over which they have no control.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 267
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE #165 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS; ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 12 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION FOR APPEAL PROCESS AND REQUEST FOR REHEARING LANGUAGE; SECTION 13 ADD NEW SECTION FOR FILING FEES REQUIRED BY APPLICANT; CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS SECTION 2 ADD AND DELETE DEFINITIONS; WHILE PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND EFFECTIVE DATE. The following is a summary of Ordinance No. 267, passed by the City Council of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho, on March 17, 2016: Section 1: Amends Subdivision Ordinance #165, Chapter 1, General Provisions; Administration and Enforcement, by adding a new section for appeals process, a new section for filing fees, and adding and deleting definitions. Section 2: Provides for severability. Section 3: Provides for repeal of conflicting ordinances. Section 4: Provides for an effective date. The full text of Ordinance No. 267 is on file at Fairfield City Hall and is available for public inspection during normal business hours. Scott Marolf, Mayor Attest: Mickey Dalin, City Clerk published on March 30, 2016
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 268
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE #223, CHAPTER 2 ZONING DEFINITIONS, BY AMENDING DEFINITIONS RELATED TO SERVICE STATIONS AND AUTOMOBILE REPAIR AND SALES AREA; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following is a summary of Ordinance No. 268, passed by the City Council of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho, on March 17, 2016: Section 1: Amends Zoning Ordinance #223, Chapter 2, Zoning Definitions, by amending definitions related to service stations and automobile repair and sales area. Section 2: Provides for severability. Section 3: Provides for repeal of conflicting ordinances. Section 4: Provides for an effective date. The full text of Ordinance No. 268 is on file at Fairfield City Hall and is available for public inspection during normal business hours. Scott Marolf, Mayor Attest: Mickey Dalin, City Clerk published on March 30, 2016
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This is a Brief synopsis of the Man-Made Steering Committee Meeting, February 8, 2016
A complete set of minutes are on file at the Fairfield Ranger District Office and on the County Website. *Members: Bill Davis, Kortnee Fleming, Jerry Nelson, Mike McFadyen, and Mike Dettori *Welcomed new members: Kortnee Fleming & Jerry Nelson *Reviewed and update status of the Park and the committees work to date Derrick J. O’Neill/ISB #4021 RCO Legal, PC 300 Main Street, Suite 150 - Boise, Idaho 83702 Telephone: 208-489-3035 - Facsimile: 208-854-3998 doneill@rcolegal.com Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, vs. IAN DAVID IRELAND; DEANNA IRELAND; TIMOTHY J. OSWALD and Does 1-10 as individuals with an interest in the property legally described as: All that portion of the SW1/4 of Section 11 Township 1 South, Range 14, East Boise Meridian, Camas County, Idaho Described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner of SW1/4 of Section 11 and running thence East on the South Section line of said Section 11, 738 feet; thence in a Northwesterly direction to a point on the South line of the Railroad Right of Way of the Idaho Central Railroad Company, which is 140 feet East of the West Section line of said Section 11; thence West 140 feet to the West Section line of said Section 11; thence, South on said West Section line to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom all land heretofore deeded or used for highway or road purposes. Which may commonly be known as: North 110 East, Fairfield, ID 83327. Defendants.
Case No. CV 2014-09 NOTICE OF SALE
Under and by virtue of a Sixth Order for Sale of Foreclosure executed by the judge on March 8, 2016 and entered by the Court on March 8, 2016 and a Sixth Writ of Execution issued on March 2, 2016 out of and under the seal of the above-entitled
For the benefit of the new members, the history of the Manmade project and the role of the Chamber of Commerce, the Soil Conservations District and this committee were reviewed. Members were brought up to speed on how we got to where we are today. *Determined a regular meeting schedule: The Committee will meet the 1st Monday of each month at 1:00 at the Forest Service office. *Discussed funding and fund raising opportunities Court on a Judgment and entered in said Court in the aboveentitled action on the 7th day of November, 2014, in favor of the above-named Plaintiff, I am commanded and required to proceed to notice for sale to sell at public auction the real property described in said Sixth Order for Sale of Foreclosure and Sixth Writ of Execution and to apply the proceeds of such sale to the satisfaction of said Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure with interest thereon and my fees and costs. The property directed to be sold is situate in Camas County, State of Idaho, and is described as follows, to-wit: All that portion of the SW1/4 of Section 11 Township 1 South, Range 14, East Boise Meridian, Camas County, Idaho Described as follows: Begging at the SW corner of SW1/4 of Section 11 and running thence East on the South Section line of said Section 11, 738 feet; thence in a Northwesterly direction to a point on the South line of the Railroad Right of Way of the Idaho Central Railroad Company, which is 140 feet East of the West Section line of said Section 11; thence West 140 feet to the West Section line of said Section 11; thence, South on said West Section line to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom all land heretofore deeded or used for highway or road purposes. Which may commonly be known as: North 110 East, Fairfield, ID 83327. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 27th day of April, 2016 at the hour of 10 o’clock a.m., at the location of Camas County Courthouse, I will attend, offer and sell at public auction all or so much of the above-described property thus directed to be sold as may be necessary to raise sufficient funds to pay and satisfy the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure as set out in said Order for Sale of Foreclosure to the highest bidder therefore in lawful money. The time period for redemption of the above property is six (6) months from the date of sale herein. The Sheriff, by a Certificate of Sale, will transfer right, title and interest of the judgment debtor in and to the property. The Sheriff will also give possession but does not guarantee clear title nor continue possessory right to the purchaser. DATED This 17th day of March, 2016. CAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF By:David L Sanders
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