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Camas Library Foundation The Camas County Public Library across from the high school is a great asset to the residents of Camas County, but it did not come without a great deal of work over many years. The new location was first discussed by the Library Board in the late 1990’s, but finances kept the idea from moving forward. Then in 2007 a group of library supporters formed the Library Foundation to help attract matterial and financial gifts to enhance the services of the library. With the support of the dedicated members of the Foundation, a new building was obtained, a remodel was done, and the furnishing were provided to make the Camas County Public Library a great place to read, surf the web, and have a small meeting. The work of the Foundation, however, is not done. There are continuing projects and improvements that need to be done. You can donate funds to the Foundation, or you can join this organization for only $50 per year. You can also become a lifetime member for $1000. To find out more, stop by the library and talk to the librarians, or goto http:// camas.lili.org and remember the Camas Library is open late on Monday nights.
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LEGOs Help Kids Learn Thanks to a $500 grant from Gooding Rotary Club, the Gooding Library will be holding a Lego building contest starting next week. If your child hasn’t signed up, be sure to do it today because the contest is limited to just fifteen kids. Assistant Librarian, Cindy Bigler, started this project because of the overwhelming evidence that kids who play with tactile/building toys have a big Librarians thank our local Rotary Members advantage over kids who for supporting the Gooding Library don’t in the area of math Kelly McCool, Cindy Bigler, Leo Sanchez, Jim Schoettger and science. (back row), Duke Morton, & Pat Hamilton (front). So, a few months ago, Mrs. Bigler contacted Larry Robertson at the Gooding Rotary Club and together they put together a grant proposal to help the library purchase additional Lego sets. Aside from providing money, Rotary Club members will also be actively involved in helping kids with their Lego projects. Duke Morton (Gooding Mayor and Rotary member) said he was proud that local business leaders are willing and able help the library help kids. “The library is a hidden treasure, but also one of Gooding’s most important assets.” Rotary Club President, Leo Sanchez, said that being involved in these kinds of projects is his favorite part of being a Rotary member. “Whether it is the boxing smoker or the school carnival, or helping the library, it’s all about the kids.”
2012 Idaho State Democratic Caucus
Your Federal Income Tax Filing must be in the mail (or flying through the internet) on
April 14, 2012, at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, April 17th
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