NEWS

NCMC Chapel Project Closing in on Fundraising Goal

Last summer, the Chapel Project at North Canyon Medical Center broke ground. Thanks to the Friends of North Canyon, the first fundraising goal of $180,000 had been reached.

The next next fundraising goal is $305,000 and this Saturday, April 22nd, community members hope to push the funds over the top with a benefit event at Hummingbird House in Gooding - 125 7th Ave W.

A Ball Wine/Brew Tasting will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with live music by Amara. Along with dancing, you can enjoy select wines & brews paired with specially prepared hors d’oeuvres. A silent auction will include custom glassware and other items donated by Sawdust & Fiber, Charmey Leavell, Valley Wide, Ballard Cheese, and others.

Tickets are limited, so don't wait. You can buy tickets online at their facebook page: NCMC Chapel Project Benefit. For more information about this event, call or text Nancy at 208-420-5581 or email ncmcchapelprojectbenefit@yahoo.com. The Ball Wine/Brew Tasting is being sponsored by: BestNotes, Hummingbird House, Charmey Leavell, The Neal Family, Ballard Cheese, Ridley's, and Flying S.

Don't like going to fun events? You can also donate to the Chapel Project at their website: northcanyon.org/giving-back. With current donations over $230,000, it won't take much to make the NCMC Chapel a reality.

Winter Conditions Stressful to Wildlife

As the daytime temperatures start to warm in April, Idahoans are anxiously looking forward to spending time in the sunshine, often walking their dogs while exploring the opportunities that warmer spring weather brings.

However, when lingering winter weather extends into spring and an abundance of snow is yet to melt, Idaho Fish and Game is reminding recreational users that late winter and early spring can still be extremely difficult for wildlife.

Deer and elk have been surviving for months on the fat reserves that they accumulated the prior year, and those reserves are now depleted after a long, cold and snow-filled winter. Even when the snow starts to melt, it’s not the end of the wintertime struggles for these animals, as it still can take several weeks before new spring growth starts to grow and is available for wildlife.

To reduce stress, when recreating in late winter and early spring everyone needs to continue to use precautions that kept wildlife alive during the winter.

April 19, 2023 Vol 47 Num 16

Street Fair

New Business Opening At the Midway

This Saturday, April 22nd, you are invited to join the fun at the "Midway" Street Fair north of Shoshone (410 N Hwy 75). Businesses and Street Vendors open from 10 to 4.

The Building Material Thrift will have a full store with everything marked down. The Tumbleweed Cafe will be cookin up a storm with BBQ chicken, as well as SNOWCONES. AND... the Midway will be welcoming a new neighbor, Sinplea Brew & Cue, who will be hosting live music all day and into the evening. If you are looking store/ office space, Jim Kuehn will be on hand to show you around. Special events will include Twin Blades Axe Throwing from 12-2, TAG EM UP+ laser tag from 12-2, and the Lincoln County Youth Center will be there from 10-4 offering Free children's activities.

Ireland Bank, the Crisis Hotline, and FarmHouse Grocery will be sponsering raffles all day with proceeds going to the youth center. There will be 5 hourly raffle prizes package containing baked goods, Shoshone Bucks, Surprise gift item, and Gift Card from Building Material Thrift. The Grand Prize is $400 in Gift Cards.

Other steet vendors will be on hand as well: Old Sage CBD, Signs of All Trades Antiques, Gail Massie Wind Chimes, Teresa Packard Silk Flowers, Lucinda Heiken Handmade crafts and Honey, Kristina Owens-Caswell Paparazzi, Chavawn Guthrie Sublimation Products, Brasil Beef Wagyu Beef, Sally's fabrics, Ironwood Mycology Home Grown Mushrooms, JP Designs and Photography continued on page 2...

How you can help? Obey closure signs. Check agency websites to be aware of areas that are still closed to protect wintering wildlife. For example, BLM has extended seasonal restrictions in the Wood River Valley and in the Twin Falls District until April 30, 2023.

Homemade Jewelry and Art, 2 Brothers Junk Removal, Lincoln County Connections, Shawna Robirds Yarn Creations, and more.

Tree Sales

Both the Camas Conservation District and the Wood River SWCD are offering trees for sale on April 28th & 29th, but you need to pre-order. Order forms are available at the conservation offices (403 Soldier Road - Fairfield or 217 West F Street - Shoshone), or by contacting Megan Tews at camasscd@yahoo.com or 208789-0653 (Camas), or Barbara at 208-944-3782 (Wood River).

JOIN US FOR A FUNDRAISER EVENT “A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”

Saturday, April 29 ~ 6 to 10 p.m.

111 Hagerman Ave. (Old US Bank Building) in Hagerman Buy your special ticket of $100.00 per person: Includes your password to enter the event.

Live Music ♦ No Host Bar ♦ Silent auction items

Enter through the back door ♦ Prohibition attire Hors d’ oeuvres will be served

SPONSOR A ARCHIE TEATER PICTURE

Tickets available from Kris Pothier (208-837-6631

Tina Bolduc (208) 837-6631 or members of the Hagerman Historical Society

Make your checks to Hagerman Historical Society

Gooding Senior Housing

Rent based on income.

Must be 62 years or older

Handicapped or Disabled (any age)

USDA Rural Development subsidy

One Bedroom Apartments Available Periodically. Call 208 934-8050 for application.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Provider

Gooding Museum Opening for the 2023 Season

The Gooding Museum will be opening this Friday, April 21st, for the season. Look for new artifacts inside and see what’s happening outdoors!

On April 22nd, bring in your antiques in for identification/ appraisal on Antiques Appraisal Day .

Drug Takeback Day

Turn in your unneeded medication for safe disposal this Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camas County Senior & Community Center (129 Willow Avenue West, Fairfield) Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back

Visit DEATakeBack.com for a collection site near you.

“Savings for Your Future” Financial Education Night

A financial education program will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Carey Elementary School Cafateria. Come join a discussion about savings, CD’s, and other investments.

Call to Schedule an Appointment!

Camas County Schools, Kindergarten Registration and Screenings will be held Monday, May 22nd, Wednesday, May 24th, and Thursday, May 25th. Screening includes vision, hearing, speech, language and learning.

If you have a child who will be in Kindergarten this fall, please call the school at 208-764-2472 to set up an appointment time, or email Chelsea Tupper at ctupper@camascountyschools.org.

Please bring your child's birth certificate and updated immunization records. These are required prior to enrollment in August. Child must be the age of 5 on or before September 1st, 2023, in order to enroll.

...Winter Conditions for Wildlife continued

More ways to Help Wildlife

Recreate in an area without wildlife present. Big game animals spend much of the winter in lower elevations away from populated areas and on south-facing slopes where the snow isn’t as deep. Avoiding these areas, even if they are open, or delaying your trip until most snow has melted, and green vegetation has appeared can prevent undue stress on animals and help give them their best chance of survival.

Control your four-legged hiking companion. Even if your dog isn’t chasing big game animals, its presence may be enough to cause animals to flee and expend unnecessary energy they would not have otherwise used.

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Sawtooth National Forest Mourns Loss of District Ranger

The Sawtooth National Forest mourns the loss of Fairfield District Ranger Marty Gmelin, who passed away Saturday from injuries he sustained during a snow-tubing accident.

Gmelin, a native of Penfield, New York, will most be remembered for his beaming smile, hearty and infectious laughter, and the way he cared for his employees and the communities he served. He is survived by his parents and his sister.

“Marty was one of kind,” said Forest Supervisor Jake Strohmeyer. “He was always positive and tackled any assignment with a rare earnestness and sincerity that always impressed me.”

After earning an associates degree in Forestry, Gmelin began his Forest Service career as a seasonal in 1988. He later went on to earn his bachelors degree in Forest Management from the University of Montana.

Gmelin, who just celebrated 30 years of federal service, first came to work for the Sawtooth National Forest in 1995 as a seasonal forestry technician. The following year, he received a permanent appointment on the Stanislaus National Forest, where he spent most of his career in positions ranging from district forester to forest silviculturist. Gmelin returned to Idaho to lead the Fairfield Ranger District April 27, 2020.

Celebration of life arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date by Demaray Funeral Service in Gooding, Idaho.

The Sawtooth National Forest staff extend their sincerest condolences to Gmelin’s family and friends.