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Dry Weather Affects Water Supply Outlook Boise, ID, April 5, 2013 – A dry March added little accumulation to Idaho’s snowpack which was measured at the end of the month by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The most recent water supply outlook report released this week by the NRCS shows the current conditions for each basin in Idaho. “Snowpack percentages decreased again,” said Ron Abramovich, Idaho NRCS Water Supply Specialist. “With three straight months of below normal precipitation, the questions to answer now are: ‘where do we stand with regards to our water supply?’ and, ‘is there hope for spring precipitation?’” Precipitation was meager in southwest and central Idaho ranging from 3565 % of average. Northern and eastern Idaho fared better with 80-89% of average. Luckily last autumn’s ample precipitation recharged soil moisture deficits and provided a jump start for the winter snowpack. Like money in the bank, having reservoir storage water rights will help this year. Surface irrigation supplies will be adequate for Payette, Little Wood, Owyhee and Bear Lake water users, marginally adequate for the Boise, Big Lost, Big Wood, Little Wood, and Oakley Basin and Snake River water users. Shortages are likely for the Magic and Salmon Falls irrigators. Any rain now will help reduce early season irrigation decontinued on page 2.....
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If It’s Broken... Fix It! Need your computer repaired? Or... maybe you want a bit of skin art. Check out Frank Ochsner’s new shop at 102 5th Avenue East in Gooding (just behind Western Cellular / Verizon). Frank has been running a small tattoo shop in Twin Falls for about fifteen years, along with repairing computers. He said that while it might seem odd to some, the two professions work well together - when one is down, the other is up. Having been born and raised in Gooding, it only seemed natural to move his shop to be closer to his family. Besides, everyone needs their computer worked on now and then. Frank said that many computer problems are fairly simple to fix, but opening up a desktop or laptop computer can be an intimidating task for most people. Also, too many people think that slow running programs mean you need a new computer, something that is not necessarily true. His main goal in Gooding is to offer computer repair, but he has a large clientele of people in the Magic Valley who appreciate his tattoo work. Mr. Ochsner was quick to point out
that there is no room for mistakes in the tattoo business. Misspell a name, and you live with it for the rest of you life. In fact, names (girl/boy friends) are generally a bad idea because relationships change. For this reason and many others, he is very willing to offer his opinion as to whether you should really get a tattoo. If you are under the age of eighteen, he will not touch your skin without signed parental consent (state law), and they must be present when it happens. While Idaho has no requirements for inspecting tattoo parlors for clean equipment, Mr. Ochsner said that tattoo artists are always concerned about communicable diseases. That concern is not so much for the client, but for themselves. If you have a medical condition of any kind, you should be right up front with your tattoo artist. He or she is at far more risk than you are. If you need your computer worked on or you need some portable art, stop by his shop or call 208-751-7779. You can also stop by to welcome Frank back to Gooding.
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NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS Immaculate Conception Chapel: The next Mass and Potluck in Fairfield is Sunday, April 14th at 2 pm. All are welcome. The Camas County Pre-School is looking for donations for the following: Baby Swings, walkers, pack n’ plays/portable cribs, stationary jumpers. Your help would be greatly appreciated!! The Camas Soil Conservation District will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Strickland Realty Building (south entrance) in Fairfield. Jim Dandy’s Pizza will donate $1 to Project Graduation for every pizza sold during the month of April. Casey’s Depot will be closed for two weeks beginning April 1st. They’ll be back on April 15th. Lincoln County AA Meetings: Every Monday & Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Golden Years Senior Center (218 N. Rail St. West). Also, Alanon meetings helds every 3rd Sunday.
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April 15-20 National 4-H Volunteer Week This coming week is an excellent time to thank all our 4-H Volunteer Leaders. We wouldn’t have much of a 4-H program without them. One of my favorite quotes about volunteers comes from Sherry Anderson. “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because the are priceless”. Thank you to all our volunteers. You truly are the heart of the 4-H program. Your support and dedication is evident in the shining faces of our 4-Hers. Your hard work is much appreciated.
No Burning Without Notice
DI Pod is back in Fairfield: If you have any good used items to donate, please call 539-3895 or 764-2467. Please, No large appliances.
Your local fire department would like to remind you not to burn without first giving the fire department or the sheriff’s office a call to let them know where and when you will be setting a fire.
Fairfield Food Bank: This Friday at the Lighthouse Church (231 Ponderosa Ave. East) from 3 to 5 p.m. Don’t go hungry.
This will prevent false alarms and wasted time.
Happy Birthday ~ Jolee Sarbaum Annual Trout Dinner American Legion Post #19 ~ Fairfield, Idaho
Tax Relief Spaghetti Feed Tickets from Legion Members 764-2223 or 358-2214 Bring your tax deductions (kids)
April 13, 2013 to the Fairfield American Legion Hall
All You Can Eat Spaghetti and A Soft Drink Dungeon opens at 5:00 p.m. Spaghetti at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $6.00 each Kids under 8 Free ~ Limited Seating
Horse Races & Cake Walk Music for Dancing after races
and Baked Goods Sale The United Methodist Church in Hagerman (4th & Salmon Streets) will hold their annual Trout Dinner on Friday, April 19th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation if $10 for Adults and $5 for children (take outs available). Call 837-4780 for more information. Everyone is Welcome!
...Water Supply Outlook mand, but by summer’s end many reservoirs will be near their minimal storage levels. Blame it on the Polar Vortex. “It was another factor that contributed to the disrupted jet stream over the western half the states,” Abramovich said. A split jet stream flow diverted storms to the north and south of the western U. S. leaving those states dry this winter. The complete April 2013 Water Supply Outlook Report is available online at www.id.nrcs.usda.gov/snow and click on the ‘April 2013 Water Supply Outlook Report’ link. The report includes snowpack, precipitation, runoff, and water supply information for specific basins. NRCS conducts snow surveys at the end of each month from December through May to make snow runoff predictions and water supply forecasts used in managing Idaho’s water resources.
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April 19th thru May 4th
Art & Soul of Magic Valley Gooding artist, Jacob Novinger, is participating in this year’s Art & Soul in Twin Falls. Not only is this a great opportunity for people to see his work, it is an opportunity for Jacob to earn a little prize money. Art & Soul of Magic Valley (presented by Magic Valley Arts Council and Art Guild of Magic Valley) offers artists a chance at $30,000 in prize money, with the top prize winner taking home $10,000. This unique public voting art contest will be April 19-May 4, 2013. Public voting determines the winners and voting is free. Voting will take place at Art & Soul Gallery Headquarters in the Lynwood Shopping Center (corner of Blue Lakes Blvd. and Filer Ave. in Twin Falls). For more information, contact the Magic Valley Arts Council at 208-734-ARTS (2787) or www.magicvalleyhasart.com. -------------------------Other events from the Magic Valley Arts Council Ragtime to Reel Time with Pianist Richard Glazier. April 11 at 7pm. Tickets: $20 Scott Farkas Percussion Ensemble Concert. April 25 at 7pm. Donations at the Door An Evening of Flamenco! Ciudades Northwest Flamenco Tour April 18 at 7pm. Adult Tickets $20, Youth (18-under) $10 Seating is limited. Events held at the Twin Falls Center for the Arts (195 River Vista Place). For more information call Magic Valley Arts Council, 208.734.ARTS (2787)
CSI Car Show The fifth annual College of Southern Idaho Car Show is scheduled for April 27 and 28 at the CSI Expo Center. Students in CSI’s Auto Body and Automotive programs organize and carry out the entire show as a fundraiser for their clubs. Displays this year are expected to include approximately 100 vehicles, including several that have not been displayed in this area before. In addition to Magic Valley vehicles, others are coming from Pocatello, Boise, and Nevada for the show. There are still spots available for contestants and vendors, Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 27 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for children ages 6-12. The food concession booth will sell hot dogs, hamburgers, candy, popcorn, and soft drinks. All proceeds will benefit the students in CSI’s Auto body and Automotive Programs For more information please contact Robyn Swainston at 7326332 or rswainston@csi.edu, or www.csicarshow.com
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Jim’s Tree Service Trimming ~ Removal ~ Stump Grinding
650-6849 Call anytime! Carved Bears Too!!! Ask about Fruit Tree Pruning
Low Prices Dine-In or Take-Out
Pizza & Pasta Downtown Fairfield Call in your Order s
764-2030 Winter Hours: Wed/Thur/Sun 4-8 ~ Fri/Sat 4-9
Vietnemese Night Sunday, April 14th 401 Camas Avenue West
764-2611 Medical & Dental Care Sliding Scale fees available
APPOINTMENT HOURS: Monday & Friday 9-2 Laira Thomas FNP Wednesday 9:00 to 3:00 Dr. Levin, MD Thursday 8:00-2:00 Dental Day: Dr. Lancaster & A. Stohler (Office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) --------------------------------Sliding Scale fees available
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by Nan Reedy
Gangster Squad by Paul Lieberman Time magazine recently reported that movies aren’t what they used to be because they are being tailor made for the people who buy the most tickets to see them – nineteen year old boys. Gangster Squad, the true story written in novel form, is tailor made for a movie for nineteen year old boys. The rat-a-tat tat of machine gunfire, fancy dressed molls, and mobsters yelling stuff like :Hey youse guys..”, I can see the line at the ticket booth now. The sad thing is that Mickey Cohen and Jack Whalen and all their cronies were real and so were the cops who crossed the line so many times they finally removed the line in their attempts to get the Bad Guys. Turns out that Dragnet was real, “Just the facts ma’am”. And Mr. Lieberman gives the facts, lots of them, and he’s added some photos too just in case you don’t believe him. Turns out anyone who thinks Hollywood turned the citrus groves into LaLa Land has some history to learn. This book is that history lesson.
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Remodel Trim Carpenter Cabinet Maker Door Adjustments... to... Kitchen Improvements Call: Doug Steckelberg (208)
490-3750
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764-2256 We’ll be back to 7 days-a-week. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Steve’s Quick Service Complete Automotive Service Tune-ups ~ Oil Change ~ Alignments Groceries: Pop ~ Beer ~ Wine ~ Snacks ~ Hot Items
601 Main Street Gooding 934-4636 Locally owned and operated in Gooding for over 34 years.
Pet Care byCDror.neJackr Amen Ticks & Your Pets The tick species that most commonly infest dogs and cats in North America are the hard ticks and a soft tick called the ear tick. The species of hard ticks of importance to dogs and cats are ‘three-host’ ticks, which usually spend each stage (larva, nymph, and adult) on a different host. After hatching, the sixlegged larval stage waits on the ground or on low vegetation for a host, which for many species is usually a bird or small mammal. After feeding on the host for several days, the engorged larva drops to the ground and molts to an eight-legged nymph. The nymph then finds an appropriate host and feeds for several days to a week. Once the nymph has engorged, it drops to the ground and molts to the eight-legged adult, which then must find a third host, and feed one last time before dropping to the ground to lay eggs. The ear tick is a ‘one-host’ tick found in the ear canal of its hosts. The ear tick larva crawls into the outer ear of a suitable host where it engorges and molts into a nymph. Nymphs undergo two molts before they leave the host as adults to lay eggs. Problems associated with ticks may include: > Anemia at all stages as they feed. Adult females grow 100-fold in size, and ingests more than 100 times their weight in blood. > Irritation and pruritus at the site of tick attachment. > Otoacariasis is the infestation of the ear by ticks or other mites. > Localized inflammation, allergic hypersensitivity, paralysis, and/or severe toxic reactions. (Tick paralysis is characterized by an acute, ascending, flaccid, motor paralysis.) > Pathogen transmission: Depending on the species of ticks, ticks can transmit diseases such as human and canine ehrlichiosis, tularemia, cytauxzoonosis, canine hepatozoonosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. Seasonal tick activity can vary widely by geographic region, and tick populations can vary dramatically within a given area due to local vegetation and host abundance. In the Gooding area the tick season starts in April and runs through October. Ticks can be removed manually, but the tick should not be crushed, twisted, or jerked out of the skin because this may result in exposure to pathogens within the tick or cause the head to become detached and left in the skin, which may lead to infection or granuloma formation. Regular application of an acaracide is often necessary to protect the dog or cat from ticks and the diseases they transmit. In North America, three topically administered acaracides appear to have the greatest efficacy against ticks: amitraz, fipronil (Frontline plus), and permethrin. Only fipronil is approved for use on cats. Dr. Jack Amen, Gem Veterinary Clinic Gooding, Idaho - 208-934-5626
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B I T U A R I E S
Jacob “Jake” F. Bosma Jacob Bosma was born on February 15, 1943 to Jacob and Florence Bosma in Middlestum, Groningen, the Netherlands, and passed away on April 6, 2013 in Bliss, Idaho. The Bosma family immigrated to the United States when Jake was seven, lived in Michigan for a few years, then moved to Artesia, California where Jake received his education. He operated a feedlot in Chino, California for several years. In 1991 he moved to Eden, Idaho, and was in the dairy business there for 3 years, and then moved to Bliss, Idaho where he and his brother Henry operated The Grand View Dairy for over 15 years until his death. Jake and Jeri are members of the Gooding First Christian Church. Jake enjoyed fishing, going on road trips, and watching the horses run. Jake is survived by his loving wife Jeri Bosma, three children, Greg Bosma, Julie Bosma-De Witt, Michael Bosma, and 11 grand children and 4 great grand children, three brothers, and three sisters, John Bosma, Henry Bosma, Gerrit Bosma, Grace Mulder, Alice Ham, and Florence Batts. He was preceded in death by his son Jacob Bosma. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013, at the First Christian Church in Gooding. A private family committal service will be held at the Wendell Cemetery in Wendell. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Mike G. Sliman, 87, a resident of Gooding, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, on Monday, April 8, 2013 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Gooding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 147 Gooding, Idaho 83330. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. -------------------------------------Guy Carey Glauner, 56, a resident of Hagerman, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his home in Hagerman. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. -------------------------------------Glenna Tate, 90, a resident of Hagerman, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. -------------------------------------Donald Joseph Martin, 49, a resident of Shoshone, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 south of Wendell, Idaho. No local funeral services will be held. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
High Desert Coop Free Meals The United Methodist churches in Gooding, Shoshone, and Richfield each offer a free homemade and healthy meal to the community one night per week. Shoshone UMC hosts a meal on Tuesday evenings, Gooding UMC on Wednesday evenings, and Richfield UMC on Thursday evenings. Always at 6:30pm for all three. We welcome all hungry persons, rich and poor, white and latino (pero no hablo espanol). We won’t try to convert you, but we will ask that you sit at the same table as us and to join in fellowship with us. And for anyone who is interested, we always host a Bible study after each meal. More details about our programs can be found at www.highdesertministries.com.
2039 Main St. ~ Gooding
Open Mon-Sat til 6:00 p.m. Hot & Cold Classic Sandwiches
Now Serving BREAKFAST Call in your order ~ 595-1250
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Sunday Church Services Gooding Assembly of God (204 Montana) 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church (504 Washington) 11 a.m. First Southern Baptist (2245 California) 11 a.m. Solid Rock Baptist (2148 Main Street) 9:45 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic (1515 California) 9 a.m. First Christian Church (334 4th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Trinity Episcopal (125 7th Ave. W.) 11 a.m. Lutheran Calvary (21st & California) 1 p.m. United Methodist (805 Main Street) 11:15 a.m. Desert Hills Nazarene (129 6th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Bliss Community (503 E. Hwy 30) 11 a.m.
Fairfield Community Church (617 Soldier Road) 11 a.m. Foothills Baptist Church (119 Poplar E.) 9:45 a.m. Immaculate Conception (201 Camas W.) 2nd Sunday Lighthouse Christian (213 Poderosa E.) 10 a.m.
LDS Dietrich - 181 S. 650 E. Fairfield - 400 Aluras W. Gooding - 1228 Main Street Shoshone - 507 N. Greenwood Richfield - 440 E Hyw 93
Shoshone First Baptist (205 East 5th) 9:45 a.m. Assembly of God (118 W. 4th) 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Catholic (215 West B) Sat. at 5 p.m. Christ Episcopal (104 West B) 9 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (310 E. 6th) 10 a.m. New Hope Lutheran (104 West B) 10:30 a.m. United Methodist Richfield (3rd & Latah) 8:30 a.m. Shoshone (2nd & West C) 10 a.m. Richfield Community (410 S. Main) 10 a.m.
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Senior Center NEWS
Hagerman 837-6120 140 East Lake Street
Center & Thrift Shop Open: M W F (8 to 2) Home Delivery Available
Special Events Fairfield: Breakfast Fundraiser - April 13th Gooding: Music by the Fiddlers - April 18th Shoshone: Pinochle with Gooding - April 9th
Gooding 934-5504 308 Senior Avenue Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Pool & Pinochle (Mon-Thur) Shuffleboard (Wed) Quilting (Thur) Duplicate Bridge (Fri) Breakfast (7:30-10) 1st Saturday of the Month BINGO: Every Friday at 7 p.m. Pinochle: 2nd & 4th Saturday
Fit & Fall Proof: Every Mon. & Wed. at 11 ------------------
Thursday, April 11 Meat Loaf & AuGratin Pot. w/Salad, Veggies & Biscuits
Tuesday, April 16 Monday, April 15 Pork Chops & Potatoes Taco Bar & All the Fixin’s w/ Veggies, Salad & Dessert w/ Salad & Dessert Wednesday, April 17 Sloppy Joes w/ Pasta Salad, Veggies & Dessert
Camas/Fairfield 764-2226 129 Willow Avenue West Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $5.00 (10-59) $4.00 for those over 60 (Suggested Donation) Quilting ~ Pool ~ Puzzles ~ Board Games & Cards Art Class Thursday 10-1 ~~~ Game Day - 3rd Friday Breakfast Fundraiser (8-10) 2nd Saturday of the Month: by Donation Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, let us know if you have special dietary needs such as allergies to food.
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Friday, April 12 Chicken & Baked Potatoes w/ Green Beans & Fruit
Tuesday, April 16 Beef Stroganoff w/ Broccoli, Salad & Fruit
Wednesday, April 17 Chili Mac w/ Corn, Salad & Fruit
Shoshone/Richfield 886-2369 / 487-2722 218 N Rail St. W / 130 S Main Lunch: 2.00 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4.00 for those over 60 (Suggested Donation) Quilting & Exercise (Mon) Bingo Pinochle (Tue & Fri) Black out Bingo (Wed) Breakfast (8:00-10:00) 3rd Saturday of the Month ----------------------Call or just come by to see what we are eating this week. Great Friends, Great Food, Great Fun 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.
All of our Senior Centers Welcome visitors of all ages. Come play a game. Stitch a quilt. Get the lastest news. Hear a tall tale or two.
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Cup of Tee
Most every neighborhood has some type of neighborhood watch program in effect. Basically everyone watches out for everyone else. I live on a sixty acre farm and to the south of me is a mini sub division with about ten houses. My immediate south neighbor is my best watch since he is retired and his house is straight in line with mine. Since I’m up really late at night, I am the neighborhood watch while everyone else is asleep. This weekend past, a pickup pulled up on the road and stopped in front of my house. The couple in the truck seemed to not notice me standing in my yard dealing with weeds. I had not seen this vehicle before. There was no need for me to alert any of the neighbors since the suspicious vehicle was in front of my house. It is broad daylight, in fact early afternoon, for the vehicle stopped in front of my house. The driver , a younger fellow, got out and walked around to the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was left running. Maybe they were expecting a quick get away. The driver held the door open while a young lady got out of the truck. Her door was left open with the radio up loud. They both walked to the front of their truck. The young driver and young passenger gave each a hug in front of the truck. My thought was I hope he is not telling this gal goodbye and leaving her to walk. This would not set with me! After their hug, they kissed each other. Their kisses were followed by a jitterbug type dance. This whole procedure repeated itself; hug, kiss, and dance. Other vehicles slowed and starred at the couple as I myself was watching. The young man escorted the gal back to the pickup and closed her door after this particular song was over. He then walked around the front of the vehicle and they both attached their seat belts and drove off looking at each other with smiley faces. As they drove down the road, I finally go the clue. The couple were not out to have a need for neighborhood watch. They were a young couple in love. To them, they need not be concerned with whatever the rest of the world was doing or even what the world thought. They were who they were at the moment. To me, that is just great. So often, we are caught up in what everyone else thinks of us. We don’t allow ourselves that hint of individualism. I don’t recommend that a person stops their vehicle at any given spot and do an impromptu dance to their favorite song. (A person should be safe.) But what I do say is don’t let the world control you to the point where you can’t express your inner self. In fact pretend you are at the drivein movies with your TV on your car hood….This is my “Cup of individuali-TEE” Tee Hurd
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April 10, 2013
from Representitive Donna Pence
Week 13 - April 9, 2013 Friday at about 11:30 the House ended the legislative session with a strike of the gavel. We began this session with over 40% freshmen legislators due to retirements and redistricting. Every effort was made to properly orient them to ethics, duties, and how to get things done. They were a talented and diverse group and were a great addition to the House. The election of a new Speaker of the House made a fundamental difference in the interactions between Republicans and Republicans and between Republicans and Democrats. The atmosphere was more open; ideas offered, listened to, and discussed. Individuals were allowed more latitude to vote for what is best for their districts without fear of retribution. In some of the first updates I had singled out establishing an Idaho developed health exchange, Medicaid expansion, sensible repeal of business personal property tax, and restoring education funding after the defeat of props 1, 2, & 3 as likely areas for new legislation. I will briefly highlight these and some other areas we worked on this year. An Idaho based health exchange supported by most business leaders, the medical community, the governor, and a majority of the legislators emerged as law after the Gang of 16 freshmen in the House were able exert some influence over how the bill was constructed in exchange for their support. These changes necessitated the writing of a new bill HB 248 that had to pass both legislative bodies. It established an independent Health Insurance Exchange Board which will oversee the implementation the insurance exchange. Support in the House from Republicans was 2829, but the 13 votes cast by Democrats assured its passage. It enjoyed even a larger margin of victory in the Senate. The Business Personal Property Tax Bill wisely incorporated much of HB599 passed in 2008 and provided relief for the first $100,000 of PPT. This eliminated the tax for about 85% of Idaho businesses. It required the Legislature to pay $19 million per year from the general fund to replace the lost revenue to our counties, cities, schools, and other taxing districts. This was a sensible path to take considering our slowly building economy. Medicaid Expansion although highly recommended for passage by the task force studying this issue, was not dealt with this year. Idaho would have saved $9.8 million over the next ten years and additionally eliminated the catastrophic health care fund which cost the state and counties over $55 million last year. We can still save some money and provide needed health care if we implement it next year. Two of my committees the Agriculture and Education had a majority of new members and made it possible to move some legislation that otherwise may not have been successful. In Agriculture Chairman Andrus introduced, HB 111aa, that charged a felony on the second conviction of torture of companion animals (cats, dogs etc.). With a couple of votes from the more senior moderate members and those of some new ones we got it out of committee and then, because it was the right thing to do passed on the floor of the House. This was a sensible and practical bill which would have headed off a referendum which will likely be more restrictive if passed. Unfortunately, it did get held by the Senate Ag Committee Chairman.
I was pleased to be the floor sponsor of SB 1180 which called for a Rangeland Center, a new model of research, for the grasslands of Idaho. It passed handily out of both bodies and was funded by JFAC the Appropriations Committee. I am confident it will prove to be valuable in improved management techniques for our grasslands, especially those related to developing scientifically sound means for keeping our sage grouse populations healthy and thriving. I also was floor sponsor for SB 1156 that developed the process for allowing irrigations districts to split a concept that benefited a local district and would codify the process for others in the future. Education was an especially busy committee trying to deal with the repeal of the Luna Laws. HB 65 allocated the funding for this school year to our districts which were left in limbo by the successful repeal of Props 1, 2, 3. The Governor asked that the concepts in props 2 & 3 be reviewed by his specially appointed committee of stakeholders and to come up with legislation next session. Unfortunately he did not direct the Prop 1 issues to be studied and that gave rise to all kinds of legislation that virtually re-instituted for one year nearly all the labor-related Luna Laws legislation. The public needs to have an opportunity to weigh in on these Prop 1 issues before the next legislative session and support changes they want to see made or the bills passed this year will be permanent. I was successful as floor sponsor to move SB 1146 that improved existing language to make it easier for a school district to declare a financial emergency. This allows a district to work with teachers to make changes in existing contracts to reduce costs during bad financial times. Even though this was available, SB 1040 was pushed through and allows school boards to require teachers sign blank contracts in May, and allows the school board to change that contract length and amount without any input from teachers. I also was successful in passing HCR16 recognizing the “Invent Idaho� program that encourages young Idaho inventors by holding local, regional, and state competitions to select the best inventions each year. It also invited the winners to display their inventions at the Capitol and we were able to view their work and talk with those very engaging students. Go to their website, inventidaho.com, for additional information. Some additional issues that need introduction next session: practical school security against gun violence; jobs bills like HB 604, the Ag Value-Added Tax Credit redesigned by Senator Lacey and me; and transportation funding. I have been reassigned to a number of on-going interim committees this year. Those are: the Natural Resources Interim, Forestry Task Force, Idaho Rural Partnership, and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. I was pleased to also be asked to be a new member of the Idaho Council on Indian Affairs. These along with developing new legislation mentioned above should keep me sufficiently busy this summer. It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve as your Representative this year. I appreciate the correspondence I have had with many of you and encourage everyone to contact us with suggestions for legislation. Sincerely, Representative Donna Pence
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them! Helping Hearts & Hands is holding a cell phone recycling fundraiser in Gooding. Sprint will pay HH&H for every cell phone turned in. Any brand of cell phone-broken or useable will be accepted as well as accessories such as chargers and cords. Look for the small clear plastic bins with the spring green lids located at Gooding City Hall, Stampede Burger, the Senior Center, Gooding High School, Gooding Middle School, North Valley Academy, Gooding United Methodist Church, Gooding Desert Hill Nazarene Church and at the HH&H office. Sprint is working to help prevent thousands of tons of wireless equipment from entering the landfills and to help Helping Hearts & Hands raise funds to provide food for our community.
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Camas SCD News April 12th is the final date for ordering your trees. You may call us with any questions you may have – 764-3223 There is also time for you to sign up for this year’s domestic well depth study. The cost is $25.00 per measurement (subject to change). The deadline for signup is April 15th. Options are available as to the number of measurements you desire. Measuring will begin May 10-15.
Governor Signs House Bill 192 Last Thursday, Governor Butch Otter signed an important right to carry reform into law. House Bill 192 passed in both chambers of the Idaho Legislature unanimously. This bill was introduced by the House State Affairs Committee and advanced by Senator Chuck Winder (R) and state Representative Joe Palmer (R). HB 192 will create an enhanced concealed carry license option for those applicants who choose to undergo additional training for more carry benefits, and creates expanded opportunities for reciprocity between Idaho and other states. These improvements will take effect on July 1st of this year.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONVEY PERSONAL PROPERTY BETWEEN GOVERNMENT ENTITIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, IDAHO AND WILLIAMS LAKE RECREATIONAL WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, SALMON, IDAHO, pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2323, of intent to convey government property pursuant to a written agreement between the City of Fairfield, Idaho and Williams Lake Recreational Water and Sewer District. Under the general terms of the agreement, the City of Fairfield, Idaho will convey a lot, consisting of 14 new and 88 used Sensus SRII water meters, 1 Sensus hand held touch read device, and 1 Sensus touch read wand to Williams Lake Recreational Water and Sewer Distinct for the Sum of $2738.40, the funds for which have been budgeted by the Williams Lake Recreational Water and Sewer District. The City of Fairfield and Williams Lake Recreational Water and Sewer District have both determined that said agreement is in the best interest of the public. The Williams Lake Recreational Water and Sewer District Board of Directors proposes to ratify the agreement at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at the Slavin Law Office, Chtd., 116 North Center Street, Salmon, Idaho. The City of Fairfield proposes to ratify the agreement at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., at Fairfield City Hall, 407 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho. City of Fairfield Mickey Dalin, City Clerk Williams Lake Recreational Water & Sewer District Milton (Jock) Slavin, Secretary/Attorney published on April 3, 2013 & April 10, 2013
NOTICE OF CEMETERY MAINTENANCE BID The Camas County Cemetery Board is now accepting bids for maintenance on four Camas County cemeteries. Persons wishing to bid need to have their own equipment to do mowing, trimming, and general upkeep in a timely manner as directed by the board. Maintenance will be done from May 2013 through September 2013. Full maintenance will be needed during the months of May, June, and July 2013. General upkeep only will need to be performed during the months of August and September. Bids should reflect reduced maintenance hours in August and September 2013. Bids may be sent to Linda Thomas (board member) at P.O. Box 508 Fairfield, Idaho 83327, or dropped off at 507 Soldier Road. For more details, call 764-2100. Bids must be received by Thursday, May 2nd, at 12 noon.
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Thank you very much to the community members who participated as panelists during the 2013 Senior Project presentations. This year, ten seniors successfully completed the rigors of Senior Project. The presentation component of the course is dependent upon volunteers who critique, ask questions, and evaluate the oral presentations given by these students. Your time and feedback are vital to the success of Senior Project. On behalf the Committee and the 2013 Seniors, thank you. For anyone who is interested in finding out more about Camas County High School Senior Project, the 2012 handbook is posted on the school webpage (camascountyschools.org) Additionally, we welcome community member inquiries for serving as future panelists. There will be projects displayed and presented during the Academic Fair in May. Community support is very much appreciated!
Volunteers Needed For Habitat Restoration JEROME – Wildlife habitat in the Magic Valley is getting a helping hand, and you can be part of that effort. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Bureau of Land Management invite volunteers to join them in planting bitterbrush, sagebrush, and willows at a recently burned sites this spring. This year’s efforts will focus on the Big Cottonwood Wildlife Management area, which burned in last summer’s Cave Canyon fire, as well as a site near King Hill, which burned in the Blair Trail Fire of 2011. The project is part of the Volunteers for Habitat Restoration program, a cooperative effort to improve upland and riparian wildlife habitat in Southern Idaho. According to Regional Wildlife Habitat Manager Mark Fleming, bitterbrush is a preferred food source where it occurs on mule deer winter range. “These fires severely impacted habitat for wintering mule deer and other species in our region,” said Fleming. “By planting seedlings, we’ll help to jump-start the recovery of this area. Even with intervention, it could take a generation before we see desert shrubs begin to thrive again.” Sagebrush seedlings are a key component of habitat for the greater sage-grouse, a species of concern in Idaho. Willows are important for a variety of game and non-game species alike. “We feel that volunteers are a key component in their efforts to preserve fish and wildlife for future generations,” said Ed Papenberg, IDFG Volunteer Coordinator. “When a person works on the landscape, they’ve made an investment in that landscape and people tend to protect their investment.” “We’re planting seedlings, but we’re also building a community which values its natural resources,” he continued. “Besides, it’s just plain fun, you get to spend time in open country and meet people.” Each planting effort is an all-day affair including driving time, and participants need to prepare for any weather. Planting will take place at these sites on the first three Saturdays in April. Anyone interested in signing up should call Papenberg, at 324-4359.
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God Squad Spring Puppet Show
“What a Wonderful World” Saturday & Sunday April 27 & 28, 6:00 pm Gooding 1st Christian Church 334 4th Avenue West Gooding, ID 83330 (208) 934-4542
Project Graduation It is almost that time of year again, the Class of 2013 is graduating. May 25, 2013, at 3:30 P.M. After graduation the graduates will join their families and friends for a few hours, and then they will embark on a mission to Nazz Kart in Twin Falls with their fellow classmates from High School. This venture they are taking is called “Project Graduation”. This is a program designed for the graduates and the rest of their High School classmates to have a save, drug/alcohol free, chaperoned celebration. It is a great program that has had much support from the community and beyond for many years. We, the parents of the Graduates of 2013, and the Graduates of 2013, are asking for your support this year, in making this a successful and fun filled celebration for these students. Donations can be mailed to “Project Graduation” P.O. Box 502, Fairfield, ID 83327, or dropped at the US Bank in Fairfield. We are very grateful for all donations. Thank you in advance, and we hope to see you at Graduation. If you have any questions, please contact Vonnie Rasmussen at 720-5952 or Jennifer Hulme at 731-2914.
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Wanted Looking for anyone who may have an old picture of: Cluer’s Furniture Store and/or Barkley’s Pharmacy when they were business’s in old Soldier Town. Please call Tami at 961-0426, leave a message. Wanted: Farm Ground to Purchase. Send inquires to: FGP, c/o the Courier, P.O. Box 339 Fairfield, Idaho 83327.
The Camas County Pre-School is looking for donations for the following: Baby Swings, walkers, pack n’ plays/portable cribs, stationary jumpers. Your help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Classified Ads Services Need someone to help around the house or someone to watch over your elderly relative? Maybe you need a break. 22 years of medical experience. Call Becki Lee at 431-5904. Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 934-5288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available. Looking for scrap metal. Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. I Replace Broken Zippers in jackets, coats, sweatshirts, vests, levi pants, skirts, etc. Hemming done on pants, levis, bresses, sheets, binding on blankets, etc. Patch rips, holes, back-pocket rips, overalls, levis, shirt-tail rips, etc. Replace elastic in most anything. Call Kathy in Hagerman 837-6267. Open 7 days a week.
FOR SALE 30 inch, 10 hp snowblower, $600 or best offer. Call 731-1058. For Sale: One large Igloo doghouse. $50. Call 764-3306 Gooding House for Sale: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2000 sq feet plus 2-car garage and large storage shed. Wonderful family room, underground sprinklers, vinyl fencing, new windows, central air heating w/heat pump. 821 Michigan Street, Gooding. Call 490-6405 or 934-5327.
For Rent 3 bed, 2 bath house in nice neighborhood. Stove, fridge, dishwasher, 2 car garage, porch, big yard, on Alturas West. Avail. 5/1. $650.00 mo. No utilities incl. Requires 1st and last mo. rent. Call Karen @ 764-2906. 3 bedroom, 2 bath single wide home on 220 West Sage Ave. in Fairfeild. On three city lots, has carport for two vehicles. Water, sewer, trash included. electric heat, wash/dryer. 1st, damage deposit. $375.00 month. 6-12 mo. lease. References call 208-720-3618. Cute cottage next to park! Nice fenced yard. Woodstove. Sauna. Single or nice couple. No cats! No cigarettes. Avail May. You do lawn care/ I’ll pay water&sewer bill. 495/ mo. 150 deposit. 208-727-7159 House for Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath home in Fairfield. Front porch and large back porch. Dishwasher, range, refrigerator, etc. Ready to move in at end of March. 616 2nd Street East. Call Jeanett at 208-697-1537 For Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath townhome on 1st Street East and Willow in Fairfield, single garage. Available 10/31. Water, sewer, trash paid. $525 mo, $500 deposit. Call Boise 322-5600.
Apartments for Rent D&G Apartments has apartments available from time to time. These are federally assisted affordable housing units. Rental assistance is available. Rent is adjusted to your income and can range from $0 to $490 per month. Water, sewer and trash are paid. These facilities are very clean and attractive. For more information, contact Gordon Schmidt at 208-764-2534. For the hearing impaired, contact TTY 1-800-833-6388. Equal Housing Opportunity. Equal Housing Opportunity
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