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Although some species of mosquitos are harmless or even useful, they are generally considered a nusence to humans and animals because they carry a number of diseases that can make us ill or sometimes even kill us. We can avoid them to a certain degree by staying indoors during certain times of the day, or we can use insect repellents. The better
way to deal with them is to eliminate their breeding locations. Female mosquitos prefer stagnant water to lay their eggs, meaning running water or water that is disturbed on a regular basis, is not a major problem. Any place, or anything, that holds water longer than 7 days, however, can produce mosquitoes. Small temporary ponds and objects that hold water are ideal and can produce large numbers of these pests. One object that is particularly good at producing mosquitos is an unmounted tire. One tire can produce many thousands of children, not Washington, D.C.” Walt Bayes (Republican for Governor) dislikes any government involvement in education and would support more charter and private schools. Ironically, he also supports vouchers. Jim Chemelik (Republican candidate for Lt. Governor) says, “Common Core is an attempt by politicians to impose national standards on American
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schools. When one looks into Common Core... it is doing nothing to tap into the creative genius of their [our children] individual talents.” John Eynon, a public school teacher running for Superintendent of Public Instruction, is opposed to our children being taught to the unproven standards envisioned by Common Core. “Local school boards, teach-
In last week’s edition of the Hub City News (published in Wendell) the editor, Jan Gooding, announced that after five years she is retiring that publication. While the newspaper business is facing many challenges of production costs, loss of revenue, and how to integrate into the internet, small local newspapers still provide information not found anywhere else. It may well be that printed newspapers are a thing of the past, but the loss of such is a detriment to our small communities. While regional newspapers such as the Times News bring us a broad perspective of our state and the nation, small local newspapers help us communicate with each other about the things that really matter – local politics, local businesses, local events, local people. To survive, small local newspapers rely heavily on the people of the communities they serve to send in information about events large and small. They also try to
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mosquitoes. To help eliminate this breeding ground, Southern Idaho Solid Wastes is holding a Tire Amnesty Day this Saturday, May 3. You can take up to 4 passenger tires (without a rim) to the Landfill or to any transfer station for FREE DISPOSAL! (Fee for some truck and tractor tires.) For those objects you can not get rid of (watering cans, birdbaths, rain gutters, toys, water troughs) it is important to drain them or change the water at least once a week to prevent larvae from hatching!
Common Core Divides Candidates Common Core is the dividing point for number of our state level candidates. Gubernatorial candidate Russell Fulcher (R) is taking a strong stand against what he calls top-bottom, one-size-fits-all education model that harms our children. “It doesn’t serve Idahoans well. I will work to restore local control of education, where families and communities are determining how best to educate our
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from Ann Youts, Treaserer In September the Richfield School requested $45,000 for repayment of a bond. In February the school became aware that the debt had been paid off and asked to return the money to the taxpayers. With approval from the county commissioners, the school bond tax was removed. For every The 2014 Camas County School Academic Fair $100,000 in property value the taxpayer was credited 31.91 Join us for an enjoyable evening Tuesday, May 6th from per half year payment – a total of $63.82. A Tax Anticipa5:00 to 7:00 PM in the school cafeteria and Ed Marshall tion account was also created for the 2014 tax roll. Gym to catch a glimpse of what our students have been An error was made in the budget for the Dietrich Cemdoing. This is a time to celebrate accomplishments as some etery taxing district (created last year) because they were of the students and classes from Kindergarten through given incorrect figures. The levy generated just less than high school display projects they’ve created and demon- half of the money that they were granted. A supplemental strate skills they’ve acquired. Some of the seniors will also tax roll has been sent out to correct that situation. This present their Senior Projects. The Student Council will levy increase will generate $20.50 in additional taxes per provide a tasty potato bar supper for a reasonable fee. $100,000 of property value. All taxes collected will used Camas Bug Crew: to fund the Dietrich Cemetery. Hey Kids! Looking for some summer fun? A chance to learn something new? Need some cash? The Camas Bug Crew still a few openings. For more information email from Jeff Rast, Principal Becky Freiberg at petrochb@yahoo.com or pick up and application at the Camas Conservation District office at This year I watched the Camas County High School Band perform at the District IV Large Group Music Fes403 Soldier Road Fairfield. Fairfield Dog Licenses are due! A license is required tival. I was able to watch several bands perform prior to for any dog within the city limits of Fairfield. The license ours. With 50 or more students per band, the performanctag is to be secured about the neck of the dog(s). The li- es were impressive. Then our 16 member band took the cense tag shall be obtained from the City Office. Phone stage. Though dwarfed by the size of the stage and the 764-2333. Annual Fee 10.00 spayed or neutered - Annual number of chairs set up, the Camas students hit the first note convincingly and impressed me through all three of Fee 15.00 not their selections – a competent performance from such a Lincoln County Fair: The Lincoln County Fair Board is accepting bids for the small band. Granted, I’m biased. But the judges are not. 2014 Fair week janitorial. Fair is July 19th thru July 27th. We received a rating of “Excellent.” Mr. Hollis Pincock, one of the three judges at the event Please call 208-539-4500 or e-mail LCFair2@gmail.com sent us a letter the very next day commending Ms. Tami ATTENTION VETERANS: Any veterans in Camas County that need help or infor- Runyon for the outstanding job she and the band did. In mation about their VA entitlements please contact James his words, “The group was well-prepared, they looked Mingus, Post Service Officer, American Legion Post # 19 nice, they handled themselves well on stage, and most of or the Department of Idaho office in Boise. James can be all, they played the music they had prepared very well. It reached at (208) 764-2797 or (208) 421-8884. The Depart- was a joy to hear them perform . . . Mr. Pincock went on to say “I also want to thank the ment headquarters can be reached at (208) 342-7061. Camas County School and their patrons for their support WARNING! Proceed with Caution of the music program/curriculum. With many schools cutWhile Driving Down Gooding’s Main Street ting back on classroom music programs, it seems you and your district and patrons have the foresight to fund an imWhat’s with the “herd” of steers all about Gooding. portant part of a student’s public education experience.” The Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame A hearty “congratulations” to Ms. Runyon and the Camis a non-profit organization that is state wide. as County High School Band. We’re proud of you! And thank you to the parents and taxpayers of Camas County Check out their page on IdahoGives.Razoo.com for supporting the growth of such a valuable program! The Camas 4-H Silver Spurs Horse Club will be having its first meeting at Jim Dandy’s Pizza on May 1 at 6:00 p.m. Please, no horses just pizza for this meeting, plan to attend if you want to sign-up for the club. Contact: Tracey at 7642882 or tntawards@earthlink.net
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Celebrate Arbor Day
On May 1st join the City of Gooding for an Arbor Day Celebration in front of the Gooding County Courthouse. Mayor Walt Nelson will open the ceremony with an Arbor Day Proclamation. Community Forester, Gerry Bates, will present the Tree City USA Award. ~~~~~
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They still have Arbor Day trees & shrubs for sale. They also Blue Spruce plugs available. And don’t forget: Jumpin’ Juniper entries are due May 1st at noon!
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ers, and parents know what is best in the education of their children. This point of view needs representation in Boise.” On the other side of the issue, Governor Butch Otter believes that Idaho Core Standards are a the result of a state-led effort seeking only to develop better tools to measure and foster student achievement. “Idaho Core Standards reflect the development of public policy as the Founders envisioned it - driven by the states as the laboratories of the republic.” Another Republican candidate for Governor, Harley Brown, appears to support Gov. Otter’s view. “It is my understanding that 45 SOVEREIGN states have VOLUNTARILY come together and have agreed to adopt common academic standards for English and Math students.” A.J. Balukoff’s (Democrat for Governor) main campaign talking point is that, “Idaho is now 50th in the nation for the amount of money we invest in each student.” Lt. Governor Brad Little seems to be relatively neutral on the issue stating that our fast-changing world requires more skills to succeed. “Our obligation is to offer our children a better education than we received.” In the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction, the three other Republican candidates (Andrew Grover, Randy Jensen & Sherri Ybarra) and the Democrat (Jana Jones) all support (to varying degrees) Idaho Core Standards. Jana Jones supports the standards but doesn’t like how they were done. Randy Jensen is also a supporter but believes the standards should not be a litmus test for student achievement, nor should they be used to rank schools. Idaho will spend $3.3 billion on education in FY2014, or 29% of its total budget. Healthcare is the second largest budget item at $2.8 billion (24%). As you get ready to go to the poles or as you fill out your absentee ballot, be sure you know where the candidates stand on these issues.
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Wendell Archibald King Wendell Archibald King, 91, of Richfield, Idaho passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding, Idaho following a short illness. Wendell was born July 29, 1922, in Garland, Utah to Ralph Manning King and Lalove Archibald King. He was third of eight children, four brothers and three sisters. Wendell’s early childhood was spent in Garland and then the family moved to Coleville, Utah. Later the family moved to a farm near Jerome, Idaho. Wendell was a good athlete involved in football, boxing, and track. The family moved to a farm north of Richfield, Idaho where he completed his High School education. The family worked hard and enjoyed sports and singing around the piano as their mother played. Wendell developed a great love of horses. During World War II Wendell followed his two older brothers into military service for our country, joining the US Army, serving as an MP. Following WW II Wendell returned to Richfield and married his sweetheart Mary Jean Sorensen on November 25, 1945. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Wendell and Mary lived on the family farm in Richfield. They lived there for approximately 20 years
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farming and raising their six children. Wendell was a charter member of the Richfield Riding Club and every winter you could find him at the cutter races and summer at the jamborees. In 1968 the couple moved their family into “town”. In 1981 Wendell and Mary followed their son, Chris, to the Hawaiian island of Maui to work on a pineapple plantation. They so enjoyed Hawaii that they found other employment and ended up living on the island for a total of 8 years. After their return to Richfield in 1989 and the death of their daughter, Ann, Wendell and Mary served as full time missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the South Africa, Johannesburg mission. Wendell is proceeded in death by his loving wife Mary Jean Sorensen King, his parents, brothers Roland Ralph King, Sterling Eli King and Verl Glen King, grandsons Anthony King and Lukas Van Ercanbrack, daughter Ann King Jensen Gines, son-in-law Van Richard Ercanbrack,. He is survived by daughter Eva Irene King Ercanbrack of Salem, Utah, sons Allen S King (Diana) of Richfield, Chris S King (Diana) of Hutto, Texas, Craig S King (Sue) of Nampa, Idaho, and Rex S King of Clarksville, Arkansas, 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, brother Jack Duane King (Susan) of Homedale, Idaho, and sisters Venna Riley (Ralph) of Richfield, Ruby Robison (Ray) of Saint George, Utah, and Donna Patterson (Archie) of LaGrande, Oregon. The children wish to extend their thanks to the Bennett Hills Care Center and the medical staff at the North Canyon Medical Center for their compassionate care of Wendell during the last few months and days of his life. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Richfield LDS Church. Burial followed at the Richfield Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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A graveside service will be held on May 10th, 2014, for Bessie Mae Bailey who passed away on December 17, 2013, at the age of 100. Service will be held at the Hill City Cemetery (13 miles west of Fairfield) starting at 11:00 a.m.
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obit ua r ies Robert “Bob” Sorensen
On Thursday, April 10, 2014, Robert W. “Bob” Sorensen passed away from cancer. His infectious laugh, strength, and generosity touched all who knew him. His “being and doing” attitude, constant whistling and sourdough pancakes will be missed by many. Bob was born September 17, 1943, in Gooding Idaho, to Merle Sorensen and Eva Wyler Sorensen. Bob, the youngest of 10, grew up in Richfield, Idaho, playing football and working at the local cheese factory. He attended Logan University briefly. He married Marti Proctor of Richfield. Daughter Pam, was born in 1965 and son Lane, in 1966. The family moved to Missoula, Montana in 1968 and Bob started his own company. Bob and Rose Lewis Williams were married in 1989. Together they have 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and their “boys” Percy, Peanut, and PJ. Bob is survived by his sisters Nina Riley, LaRue Horting, and Charlene Baxter. A celebration of Bob’s life was held on April 29 the LDS Church in Richfield. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Jennifer May Smyth Cheney
Jennifer May Smyth Cheney, 28, a resident of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2014. She was born in Toledo, Oregon on January 18, 1986. Jennifer was a fun and loving mother, daughter and sister that cared for her family and children. We have fond memories of her and her life. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her and loved her. Jennifer is survived by her two sons, Ander and Brody Cheney; her parents, Andrew and Juanita Smyth; sister Krystina Close, brothers Westly, William, Wade, Waylon, and Wren Smyth and her grandmother Verla Smyth. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel (737 Main St. in Gooding). A celebration of her life after the memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. at the East Park on Illinois Street, in Gooding. Send condolences at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Sharon Eloise Cox
Sharon Eloise (Skaggs) Cox passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 after complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Sharon was born on October 1, 1940 in Rupert, Idaho to Clara Edna Jones and Elmer Skaggs and was the fourth of five children. She then moved to Nampa and attended local schools there and later, Idaho State University, where she was pledged Sigma Kappa, and Boise State University, where she focused on her love of Art and History. Sharon had several jobs with the State of Idaho as well as working as a legal secretary for attorneys in Idaho, Texas and Kansas. She was also very active in the LDS religion and served as Relief Society President and numerous other callings throughout her life. Sharon had a love of art, gardening, poetry, sewing and Genealogy and produced many inspirational pieces from all of these. Her children and grandchildren especially remember her for the magical stories she would tell that would make their imaginations come alive. Sharon is survived by her husband, Verl Marvin Cox; and her children, Clayton (Tami) Cox, Sherri (Jim) Boyce, Christine (Eric) Weld and Benjamin Cox; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; her sisters, Glenda and Kathy; and brother, Elmer Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lorraine. Sharon will be missed dearly by all of her family but will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts. Memorial services were held on Monday, April 28, 2014 at the Meridian LDS Stake Center. A graveside interment service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, at Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield, Idaho. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Sharon’s memorial webpage at www. summersfuneral.com.
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The Answer is NO! This week the Courier received an anonymous Letter to the Editor by email regarding the one of the political races in Lincoln County. The sender even went to the trouble of getting a special email address from which to send this letter to me. I understand the desire to keep one’s identity a secret when addressing certain issues, but without a name, there is an assumed falseness about a letter. The internal functioning of the Lincoln County Courthouse has faced some challenges over the last couple of years, including a lawsuit by a county employee that just finished in January. Because that lawsuit involved one of the individuals running for re-election, I intend to write an article for next week giving a brief synopsis of what that lawsuit was about. ~~~~~ An error of omission was made in the Courier last week. Two articles were not continued from the front page. The missing information from the hospital article was insignificant. The missing information from the election article was important. In Gooding County, Mark Bolduc is running against Tom Faulkner for District 2 Commissioner on the Republican Ticket. Unlike some of the other races, there is also a Democrat Candidate running for this position. The winner of the Republican Primary will face David Maestas this fall in the General Election.
...Newspaper continued provide (within reason) a place for people to express their opinions (good or bad). Subscriptions generally do not provide a great deal of revenue due to the cost of mailing, but they do provide the basis for a very important source of information and income - legal notices. To publish notices such as commissioner minutes, a newspaper must have a certain number of subscribers within a designated county, or they must be the only newspaper published in that county (there are other requirements, but these are the basic ones). As a continuous publication, the Courier has been published in Fairfield for over thirty-seven years (nineteen years under the current ownership) and as such it is the legal newspaper for Camas County. Since 2011 the Courier has also been published in Gooding, and with a growing circulation in that county, it is nearing the point of asking Gooding County (and the cities therein) to publish their legal notices in a local newspaper. A few more subscribers are needed to solidify the legal requirements, but this is an important next step towards the continued improvement of this service to our communities.
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Please allow this letter to serve as our recommendation of Brenda Farnworth for the position of Lincoln County Clerk. Four years ago, Brenda joined Sturtevants in the Controller’s chair. She came with the highest praise from MBT, her former employer, as that company changed ownership and relocated out of Idaho. From the start, Brenda proved herself up to any challenges that came her way. Her responsibilities included but were not limited to; accounting, budgeting, payroll, cashflow management, and ensuring full compliance with state and federal protocols and regulations. She also served as an information resource and effective communication hub for our four retail shops, a staff of over 50 coworkers, more than 100 supplier/vendors, and various government agencies. Brenda brings a positive and professional attitude to the workday, she anticipates needs and meets deadlines, and has a proven ability to adapt to change. Any company – and Lincoln County – would be fortunate to have her in a key position. Rob & Deb Santa, Ketchum Dear Editor: TEAMWORK is critical in any working environment. When others succeed, we all succeed. If you need assistance, your team provides guidance, information, and advice. I don’t understand a recent letter criticizing the TEAM approach. Members of the Lincoln County TEAM taught Ann how to send tax information electronically at the request of taxpayers, assisted with formatting documents (including how to format cells in Excel), encouraged research of Idaho statutes and attendance at meetings to learn treasurer responsibilities. People across the state offered assistance to Ann over the past two years. Ann’s recently shared opinion of “TEAMWORK” clarifies so much about our experiences. If she doesn’t support “TEAMWORK”, why does her campaign promote a team of candidates? Are some “teams” acceptable while others rejected? Ann expresses concern about elected officials and impartiality. Is this a criticism of the citizens who chose to elect officials who happen to be married? The citizens have a right to vote their choice of elected officials. Does Ann not support that right? Instead, Ann supports HIRING elected county com-
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Each year farmers proceed to plant crops as they have in years past. They have faith or conviction that the weather will co-operate and their crops will grow like normal. There is nothing guaranteed with Mother Nature. It is a farmer’s belief that things would be with consistence as they have for years and years of the same pattern. A binding belief or observance of duty keeps the farmers coming back and planting. A few week ago, while in Vale Oregon, I saw a field half plowed. I asked the farmer about it. He told me there was no sense to finish plowing. There wasn’t going to be enough water this season. His water comes from the Malhuer River system and there was no snow pack in the mountains to put water in the reservoirs. In fact, you can walk across the Malhure River and not get your knees wet. Spring rains have given immediate water to get the farming process started, but there is no reserve to finish crops to the end. So, what does not water do? It creates a major cause and effect roller coaster. First of all, the farmer can not finish his started product with hopes to complete it. He has a half worked field that will be a haven for weeds that he worked years to maintain at no growth. The fertilizer people, the seed people, and the other related lines, are now at loss as well. All the other businesses that rely on them are going to feel the crunch. The farmer is now going to have to buy feed to feed his livestock. There will be added transportations costs. He won’t get a fair price for his livestock because he’ll have to sell them earlier than the weight and growth he wanted. Then he again will be at the mercy of the banks which have the same problem with hundreds of farmers with the same situation. The consumer gets another price hike to perchases. Meanwhile, more and more businesses again feel the effects of a short crop. The same expensive luck is passed around like a flu virus. Mother Nature is sometimes severe. The part of the situation that could make difference is still a “fox in the hen house.” That is the price of fuel. If fuel wasn’t so high to start with, the farmer might be able to get by for a season. The fuel situation will not allow that to happen. The price of fuel has everything out of balance. When was the last time you saw a “slinky” toy climb a stairway. It will go down with momental speed until it stops. Each step looses the chance for the “Slinky” to climb back. If farming is like the “Slinky” once it reaches the bottom, will it ever be able to come back? Where’s the faith in next year’s crops when this year’s praying hands are handcuffed to the barn that the bank has to repo. As I said before, we can’t outwit Mother Nature, but human nature has lots of room for improvement and correction. It there a flat spot on this roller coaster? Maybe the only flat spot is the area where all of us have to use fuel (power source). There may be a few adjustments we can make. The roller coaster is a continual loop that affects everyone over and over and over. Planting faith in fuel prices is that unfinished crop in the field. What do we do? For now I’m abandoning this “Cup of Tee.”
Tee Hurd
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On Thursday, May 15, 2014 the Fairfield City Council will hold a regular meeting beginning at 7:00p.m. at Fairfield City Hall located at 407 Soldier Road in Fairfield, ID. Items on the agenda include the following: A public hearing for an amendment to Building Permit Fees, Appendix A of Resolution No. 2010-13 of the City of Fairfield, Idaho, to lower building permit fees by amending cost per sq footage and reducing total valuation cost; amending inspection costs and adding cost for a manufacture home permit, demolition permit, and permit review fee to cover administrative and building official cost; provide an effective date. The following amended Appendix A Building Permit Fees shall be adopted for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2014 and the following years until the review and adoption of a future resolution: A. Total Valuation: 1. $1.00 to $500 $24.65 2. $501 to $2,000 $24.65 for the first $500 plus $3 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 3. $2,001 to $25,000 $72.72 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 4. $25,001 to $50,000 $411.34 for the first $25,000 plus $10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 5. $50,001 to $100,000 $675.94 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 6. $100,001 to $500,000 $1,043.44 for the first $100,000 plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 7. $500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,395.44 for the first 500,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 8. 1,000,001 and up $5,889.06 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof B. Valuation Schedule: 1. Base: a. Wood Frame Dwelling $65.00 sq ft {...} C. Additional Building Permit Fees: 1. Inspection outside of normal business hours $100.00 per incident 2. Re-inspection fee $100.00 per incident 3. Inspections for which no fee is specified $100.00 per incident {...} 8. Plan review fee 10% of building permit fee 9. Manufacture Home Inspection Fee $200.00 10. Manufacture Home Permit Fee $100.00 11. Demolition Fee $100.00
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the aforementioned time and place, all interested persons may appear and shall be given an opportunity to comment on the matters stated above. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact the City Office. Comments and questions prior to the hearing should be directed to the City, P.O. Box 336 Fairfield, ID 83327 a minimum of five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing. Supporting documents are on file at the Fairfield City Hall and available for public review. DATED THIS 25th DAY OF APRIL, 2014
Megan Stelma Planning & Zoning Administrator published on April 30 and May 7, 2014
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY of CAMAS JASON L. NOBLE, an individual, and ROD BAKER, an individual, Plaintiff, vs. MARTIN FINCO, an individual. Defendant.
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Case No. CV-2013-35 NOTICE OF SALE
Under and by virtue of an Order for Sale of Mining Claims issued on the 31st day of January, 2014, out of and under the seal of the above—entitled court on a Judgment and recovered in said court in the above—entitled action on the 27th day of December, 2013, in favor of Plaintiffs Jason L. Noble and Rod Baker, I am commanded and required to proceed to notice for sale and to sell at public auction the mining claims described in said Order for Sale of Mining Claims and to apply the proceeds of such sale to the satisfaction of said Judgment with interest hereon and my fees and costs. The mining claims directed to be sold are situated in Camas County, state of Idaho, and are described as follows: BLUE RIBBON NO. 1 MINING CLAIM That certain Lode Mining Claim commonly known as Blue Ribbon No. 1 identified as Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Mining Claim Serial Number IMC204561 and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the corner monument of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 2N, Range 16E, thence 1500’ North, thence 600’ East, thence 1500’ South, thence 600’ West to the Point of Beginning. BLUE RIBBON NO. 2 MINING CLAIM That certain Lode Mining Claim commonly known as Blue Ribbon No. 2 identified as Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Mining Claim Serial Number IMC209940 and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the corner monument of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 2N, Range 16E, thence 1500’ North, thence 600’ East, thence 1500’ South, thence 600’ West to the Point of Beginning. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 19th day of May, 2014, at the hour of 10 o’clock a.m., at 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho, I will attend, offer and sell at public auction all or so much of the abovedescribed mining claims thus directed to be sold as may be necessary to raise sufficient funds to pay and satisfy the Judgment as set out in said Order for Sale of Mining Claims to the highest bidder therefor in lawful money. You are further informed of your right to redeem the real property within six (6) months of the date of sale pursuant to Idaho Code § 11-402, as applicable, in payment of the amounts due pursuant to the Judgment, including expenses incurred, unless you have previously waived or renounced such rights. Auxiliary aids or services for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please call (208) 764-2809 by 5:00 o’clock p.m. three (3) days prior to this public sale so that arrangement can be made. DATED this 14th day of April, 2014. By Vickie Chess, Deputy Sheriff
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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 2014 through September 2014. Full maintenance will be needed during the months of May, June, and July 2014. 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 2014. 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 1st, at 12 noon. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 02-FSL-130279 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, ALLIANCE TITLE AND ESCROW CORP., the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on August 15, 2014, at the hour of 02:00 PM, of said day, MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE CAMAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 501 SOLDIER ROAD, FAIRFIELD, ID, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the “Property”), situated in the County of CAMAS, State of Idaho, to-wit: LOT 6A OF LOTS 5, 6 AND 7 OF WEST SHORE SUDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 78457, RECORDS OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced Property but, for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 of Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of 060 PRIVATE ROAD, CAMAS COUNTY, ID 83327 AKA 228 WEST SHORE DRIVE, WEST MAGIC, ID 83352, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by MARC A GREEN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE and SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Grantor, to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS. INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 5/17/2006, recorded 5/17/2006 in Volume 37, page 997, of Deeds of Trust, under Instrument No. 79634, Mortgage records of CAMAS County, IDAHO, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWALT, Inc., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OC8 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OC8. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4) (A), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE. OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which is sale is made is the failure to pay when due under the Deed of Trust Note dated 5/17/2006. THE MONTHLY
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Donations of Gentle Used or New Books All Proceeds Will Benefit the School Library
1st Annual PTO Book Sale To take place at the annual
Camas Academic Fair, May 6, 2014 You can drop off your donations at the school Thank you! Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Pursuant to Idaho Code 31-1413, Notice is hereby given that the WEST MAGIC FIRE COMMISSIONERS will hold a public meeting at West Magic Station #2 (West Magic Road) on Tuesday, the 6th of May, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 1/1/2013 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS. PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Amount due as of April 9, 2014 Delinquent Payments from January 01, 2013 6 payments at $ 846.26 each $5,077.56 1 payments at $ 821.65 each $821.65 9 payments at $ 933.50 each $8,401.50 (01-01-13 through 04-09-14) Late Charges: $0.00 BENEFICIARY ADVANCES TOTAL UNCOLLECTED $2,611.34 Suspense Credit:$ 0.00 TOTAL: $16,912.05 All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes, assessments, trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The principal balance is $178,624.90, together with interest thereon at 3.250% per annum from 12/1/2012 to 7/1/2013, 3.250% per annum from 7/1/2013 to 8/1/2013, 3.250% per annum from 8/1/2013, until paid. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 4/9/2014. ALLIANCE TITLE AND ESCROW CORP. Trustee By: Joel Meng, Asst. Secretary c/o REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: http://www.rtrustee. com A-4454602 published on 4/23, 4/30, 5/07 & 5/14, 2014
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Gooding County Relay For Life Team Events Begin Monday, May 5th
U.S. Bank in Wendell will have a Bake Sale every Friday during May. May 9th & 10th – Relay Bowl-a-thon at the Gooding Ranch Bowl (4 Person Team $40—3 games). Sign up at the Ranch Bowl or North Canyon Medical Center.
May 17th – Yard Sale at U.S. Bank in Wendell 7 to 4 May 22nd – Bake Sale in Twin Falls in the Shopko parking lot from 11am-6pm May 26-31 – “Paint The Town PURPLE” This week businesses, homes, and schools are decorated in PURPLE (ribbons, balloons, flowers, etc.) to let everyone know RELAY is coming soon!! Wear purple this week. May 31st – Poker Run. All vehicles & motorcycles are welcome. Enrollment forms are available on the relayforlife.org/ goodingid website or at main.acsevents.org. Each vehicle must pre-register with a $10.00 entry fee. Send forms and checks no later than May 28th.
If you would like to sign up for a Relay Team go to www/ relayforlife.org/goodingid or contact Susan Bolton at 9348477 or e-mail to sbolton@landtitleandescrow.com. We have 20 teams signed up online so far. Our goal is 30 teams with 10-12 people per team. Deadline for corporate sponsors is the first of May.
“Thinking Spring Flowers” Beautiful, Locally Grown, One of a Kind Hanging Baskets Will be at Gooding/Shoshone Farmers Markets 3rd week of May Tomato & Pepper plants already 60 days old BUTTERCUP MOUNTAIN GROWERS Camas Prairie, Idaho Thanks for your support !
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►Handyman Special: Rod Iron Bench with deer picture needs slats replaced. Selling for $25. Call 764-3040. ►For Sale: Handmade Fire starters for your campfire, or BBQ. $5 for 16 sticks. Call 208-212-5010.
►2001 Toyota Camry LE. Good Condition 197K $2700. Please call 208-490-0729.
Services ►Custom wood spliting. $35 per hour on weekends. Call 3581103. ►Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 934-5288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available. ► Hollenbeck Construction. New construction & remodels. Specializing in finish excellence with great value. Licenced & Bonded. Call 481-0320. ►GET R’ DONE CLEANING is now serving Fairfield with domestic and commercial cleaning. No job is to big, no job is too small. Sue or Josh - 212-1032 ►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. 7 days a week.
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►Looking for scrap metal. Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. ►Looking for summer pasture for my cattle. Willing to look at all types of opportunities and properties in any condition. Call Dan at 720-5634. ►Donations of Gentle Used or New Books for the 1st Annual PTO Book Sale at the annual Camas Academic Fair. All Proceeds Will Benefit the School Library. Drop off at the school.
Employment ►Lincoln County Job Opening: Part-time job opening for Lincoln County Disaster Services Director, approximately 30 hours per month. Please send resume to: Lincoln County Clerk’s Office - 111 West B Street, Ste. C - Shoshone, ID 83352. For more information call: 886-7641 ►High Country Fusion Company is hiring a Full-Time Fusion Technician. Job duties would include manipulating raw materials to specifications while operating machinery safely. Candidates need a good working knowledge of SAE and Metric measurements with the ability to achieve proper dimensions, an ability to read drawings and measure parts for quality production. Wage level is dependent on experience. Please email resumes to: bill.seig@hcfusion.com ►Drivers:Out & Back FT Solo & Team Openings! Great Pay! No Forced Dispatch! CDL-A, 2yrs exp. req. Miller Brothers Express: 866-823-0361 x123, x103 ►City of Fairfield is accepting applications for a Public Works employee. Part time/ Full time position. Must carry or obtain a valid Class A (CDL) Idaho Drivers License . Must be willing to obtain a Water & Wastewater Operations Certification. Send Resume to City of Fairfield, Attn: City Clerk, P.O. Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327 or drop off resume at 407 Soldier Road, Fairfield. 764-2333 EOE
For Rent ►Charming two bedroom stone farmhouse for rent near Dietrich. Large family room and basement. $500/month. Please call 720-7649.
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