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News Camas Lilies are in Bloom

Camas Lily (Camassia quamash) In June of 1806, Captain Meriwether Lewis described a plant found on the Quamash flats at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. During the Corps of Discovery Expedition Lewis and Clark came across many plants they had never seen before, but something about the vast fields of purple flowers intrigued Lewis so much that he spent more time writing about this plant than any other in his collection. From now through the end of May, take a trip to the Camas Prairie and the Centennial Marsh, and discover this amazing plant for yourself.

Ready to Vote in Idaho Primary

Next Tuesday, starting at 8:00 a.m., your local polling locations will be open for voting in Idaho’s Primary Election, and there are contested races on the Republican ticket in Camas, Gooding and Lincoln counties. In Camas County two candidates are running for District 2 County Commissioner, the seat currently held by Ron Chapman.

Marshall Ralph spent 11 years on the County Planning & Zoning Commission, four of those years as the chairman. He carries a great deal of knowledge of the county’s planning documents and he desires to put that knowledge to work. His goal is to be a thinking man’s politician and do his best for the citizens of Camas County. Monte Cangiamilla, a Marine Veteran,

has been working for High Country Fusion for over ten years. During that time he was also the Fire Chief for Fairfield’s Volunteer Fire Department. That experience has given him a wealth of people skills. His biggest desire, however, is to give back to the community he calls his home and do what he can to keep it great. In Gooding County there are two races voters will have to decide - District 3 Commissioner and the Prosecuting Attorney.

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School Ballot Measures

Along with the State and county races, three area schools are asking voters to approve requests for supplemental levies and one bond in Tuesday’s Election. Dietrich School District No. 314 is asking its voters to authorized $2.5 million bond to build an elementary school. The term of this bond would be 20 years to be paid in installments. The Richfield School District No. 316 is asking for a supplemental levy in the amount of $225,000 per year for two years. The purpose of this levy is to pay for the expenses of maintaining and operating the school. Wendell School District No. 232 is also asking for a supplemental levy. They are asking for $600,000 per year for two years to pay the expenses of maintaining and operating the schools in the District.

Tractors on Parade

Four years ago, Terrell Williams lost a low voter turn-out election to Wayne Chandler for Gooding County Commissioner. She hopes more people will get involved in this year’s election. Mrs. Williams spent 30 years writing for the Times News, continued on page 10 .....

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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Camas High School Graduation:

Relay For Life Yard Sale

Mass in Fairfield:

Saturday, May 14th from 8 am to 3 pm

High School Graduation in Fairfield is this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. See the Graduation class on page 7..... Mass at the Immaculate Conception Chapel in Fairfield will be this Sunday, May 15th, at 2 p.m. No potluck this month.

Food Bank in Fairfield:

The Lighthouse Food Pantry will be open this Friday, May 13th, from 3 to 4 p.m. If you can’t make it, give Ed a call at 764-3322. The Lighthouse Church / Pantry is located on East Ponderosa, just across from the bus barn.

MV Republican Women

The Magic Valley Republican Women of Buhl will hold their monthly luncheon meeting Wednesday, May 18th at Clear Lake Golf and Country Club in Buhl. Social hour at 11 a.m. with lunch at 12 noon. Campaign Strategy will be the topic of the program with Representative Steve Miller, Dale Ewersen and Alex Sutter. Reservation are helpful but optional. Phone Billee at 208-421-2101 for more information.

Government Surplus Auction:

On June 4th at 1:30 p.m. the City of Fairfield and Camas County will hold a Government Surplus Auction at 130 Willow Avenue West (next to the newspaper office). Some of the items to be sold include: a Chevrolet 3/4 ton Truck, a Ford Expedition, a Kubota Park Lawn Mower, Bumper Pull Street Sweeper, Small Row Boat & Trailer. Watch for more items next week

MIGHTY YOUTH WARRIORS

YEAR END PARTY

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6:30-8:00pm Fairfield Community Church

Need a ride? Have questions? Amy 721-0192 • Bobi 358-0720 • Jasmine 721-2468 • Melody 590-0279 ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS WELCOME

Columbia Bank in Gooding

If you have items to donate for the yard sale, please bring them to the sale this Saturday.

Arbor Day Celebration

This year’s Arbor Day Celebration will be on May 14, 2016. As part of the festivities, the Camas Conservation District will be planting trees at the Medical Center Shelterbelt site, 401 West Camas, Fairfield. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the planting or if you would like to contribute monetarily to the project please contact the Camas Conservation District. There will also be free blue spruce seedlings, educational packets with coloring pages, word games, tattoos, etc. for children and we will be raffling a tree to some lucky winner! REMINDER: The CamasSCCD office has lots of trees for sale. They’re here and ready to go in the ground. No ordering necessary!

Fill the Boot

“Please join the Gooding Lions Club for our annual Fill The Boot fundraiser on May 13th. For the past two years your donations have greatly helped support families and organizations in our community. Since the start of this fundraiser, your donations have helped dozens of individuals receive the necessary eye care they otherwise can’t afford. We’ve also been able to help other organizations right here in our community. We want to thank you so much for your contributions. Without your support we would not be able to have helped so many in our community.

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May 13th from 8-1 be on the lookout for the Gooding Fire Dept on Main St. and your local Lions Club members (in purple vests), we will be filling boots with your donations. We look forward to another successful year, see you there!”

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IT’S TRACTOR-CADE TIME!

The Magic Valley Antique Tractor Pullers will be holding a tractor parade through the town of Gooding and out in the country south west of town on Saturday, May 14th. The group will meet near the Idaho National Guard Armory at 10am, proceed south through town, take a tour of the area southwest of town, loop back onto Main Street and then stop at the USDA Soil Conservation parking lot at 820 Main. The tractors will be parked and on display from (approximately) 12 noon to 1 pm; the public is welcome and encouraged to take a look at some working pieces of agricultural history. MVATP, Inc. Branch#38 is composed of early farm equipment enthusiasts who appreciate the history of farming. The members have fun competing against one another in tractor pulling events, plowing events, and sharing their tractors at parades and exhibitions. In addition to sharing their enjoyment and knowledge of early machinery, club members also maintain a scholarship fund to propagate the future of agriculture. Scholarships are awarded to eligible high school seniors and college freshmen who plan to study agriculture at an Idaho school. Contact MVATP club president David Lohr (phone 208.326.5693) or any club member for additional information.

Letter to the Editor Brendan Ash is Still Running for Gooding County Prosecutor

Dear Editor, Lately there have been some rumors f loating around, and I have been asked several times if I have withdrawn from the election for Prosecuting Attorney. With the Primary Election right around the corner, I want to clear up any misunderstandings that may be out there about my campaign. It is true that I am currently working in Twin Falls however my name will be on the ballot in the Primary Election, and I encourage everyone who wants to expect more from the office of Prosecuting Attorney to vote for me. I also want to let everybody know that my family and I still live in Gooding, and we will stay here no matter the outcome of the election. I put my name in the running because Gooding County is our home, and I want to do all that I can to make sure it stays a great place to raise a family. I trust everybody will make the right decision on May 17, and vote for the best candidate for the job – someone who is invested in our community now and who was committed to our community even before this race started.

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REMEMBER PEMBER

Matt Pember for Gooding County Prosecutor

It’s time for a change Vote May 17th paid for by Pember for Prosectuor - Gay Petersen Treasurer

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Four years have given me a greater and deeper understanding of serving the needs of our citizens. We truly live in the best county in Idaho. It would be an honor to serve you as you County commissioner for another term. Paid for by Chandler for Gooding Commissoner.

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Gooding Theatre Receives Grant

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On Monday of this week, Northwest Farm Credit Services proudly announced an award to Gooding Restoration for Entertainment, Arts and Theatre (GREAT, Inc.) in Gooding, Idaho, of a $1,500 Northwest FCS Rural Community Grant. “We learned with great excitement that Gooding Restoration for Entertainment, Arts and Theatre has been awarded a grant from Northwest FCS to help fund the critical need of a new roof for the historic Schubert Theatre,” said Charmy LeaVell, President of GREAT. “This grant will help us reach our goals to restore the theatre and our mission to provide a vital venue for our community and surrounding communities. Our youth, adults and senior citizens will be able to perform and be entertained; we can also preserve our state, county and city’s history and boost our local economy. We sincerely appreciate the grant and accept it with gratitude!” Northwest FCS is committed to helping rural communities succeed. During the first rural grant cycle of 2016, more than $99,000 was awarded. Since the program’s inception in 2007, the company has presented 527 rural grants totaling more than $1,047,000. The next rural grant deadline is June 1, 2016. If you think your rural project may be eligible for a grant, visit northwestfcs.com/Stewardship/Rural-Communities for more information and an application. Northwest FCS is a $10.6 billion financial cooperative providing financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Northwest FCS is a member of the nationwide Farm Credit System that supports agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. For more information, go to northwestfcs.com

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obituaries Walter W. Candy, III

May 11, 2016

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Walter W. Candy, III, age 85, a resident of Hagerman, passed away peacefully in his Wed & Thurs 11 to 8 & Friday thru Sunday 11 to 9 home surrounded by his wife and... Mondays from 11:00 to 1:00 and granddaughter early Tuesday morning, April 26, 2016. Walter is survived by his and try out our wife Peggy; two daughters Linda and Katie Candy. He also leaves behind 6 grandPutting The Service Back Into “Protect & Serve” children, Morgan and Michael Jones, Maile Jones HarVote May 17 for ris, Trae, Cooper and Bryce • Republican Candidate • Candy; and 5 great grandchildren; his sister Glenn Janss and brother Peter Candy Walter was preceded in death by his son and best friend, Michael M. Candy. To Be Your Lincoln County Sheriff Walter was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 23, 1930, Facebook.com/JRGregoryForSheriff raised in southern California and moved to Ketchum, Idawww.JRGregoryForSheriff.com ho in 1972. He was a partner in the Sun Valley Nordic Ski School with Leif Odmark. He moved to Hagerman, Idaho in 1989. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a Naval Aviator. He served from November, 1951 until July, 1961. Throughout his life he has enjoyed many hobbies and was determined to master anything he invested his time learning. He was involved in teaching his grandchildren valuable life lessons. He will be greatly missed by friends and family. No service is planned. Donations in his memory may be sent to Idaho Home Health and Hospice, 222 Shoshone St. East, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.

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death & service notice

Robert L. Thomas, 85, a resident of Tacoma, Washington and formerly of Wendell, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 in Tacoma. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel.

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Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Breakfast: (7:30 to 10) 1st Saturday of the Month Fit & Fall Proof: Every Mon. & Wed. at 11:00 a.m. -----------------Thursday, May 12 Roast Beef Monday, May 16 Chicken Strips Tuesday, May 17 Pork Chops Wednesday, May 18 Chicken Fettucini & Cinn Rolls 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.

Hopefully everyone had a good Mother’s Day this past weekend. Years ago I was a member of the (Jim) Super Outfitters Wagon Train that left Fairfield and went to Sun Valley. Sometimes I was the lead person, sometimes I brought up the rear - status wasn’t important. For over 30 years I have been the adopted son in the Super family. The four Super boys and myself were like brothers. We each got our share of blame for trouble we may have been in, even me. On one particular Wagon Train all of us brothers were on the same trip. A new friend to all of us, Rick, was on the wagon train with us. Being younger than the rest of us, Rick became the “new” babe brother in our group. Parents sometimes do crazy things including adopting children after we are all grown. That’s fine because we are glad to have Rick as a bro. As our wagon train stopped on the trail to water stock and get ourselves a little lunch, Mother Lillian Super had made sandwiches and was delivering them down the line of hungry wagoneers. Then something really odd happened. Lillian walked past us brothers and gave Rick to the first sandwich. What is up with that? Is there no such thing as status or pecking order? I was even bypassed and I had helped make the sandwiches earlier! We brothers were dumb-founded as we stood there watching. It seemed like Mother Lillian had a new favorite. For years after that wagon train ride we brother kept a close eye on Rick. We once even wanted to duct-tape him and send him to Mother Lillian for Mother’s Day. Last year Rick was the first one to call and wish Mother Lillian Happy Mother’s Day (Lillian was in Washington visiting the three boys over there). This year Lillian was again in Washington during Mother’s Day for the Winthrop’s Wagon Train. We three Idaho boys (two adopted) decided to beat the Washington boys wishing Lillian Happy Mother’s Day, and figured we would do it in their own tent (hotel room). The plan was set with only minutes between the phone calls. Rick took the lead to call Lillian’s cell phone. Immediately he called, “Tee, the phone went to voice mail.” I called, left my message and hot lined Jim Super. “Hey, the call went to voice mail.” We all regrouped and called the hotel. Little did we know, we had to wake Brother Joe to get the room number. Our plan looked to be foiled for the Idaho contingency to be first to call Mother Lillian. Rick followed up with the first hotel call. The hotel thought I was Rick when I asked for room 108. She said, “Didn’t the call go through?” “Oh, yes, the call did,” I said. “Expect another one in a couple of minutes. It’s a Mother’s Day call from some brothers.” I got my call in and Jim was hot on my trail. We had taken in consideration for the time change to Pacific Standard Time. We were a success. We Idaho boys beat the Washington boys to wishing Mother Lillian a happy Mother’s Day, in their own tent (hotel). I just hope they gave Lillian the first sandwich for lunch, we would have. This is my “Cup of Tee” status defined.

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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices

NOTICE OF ELECTION

The Primary Election will be Tuesday, May l7, 2016 The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Polling places for Camas County are as follows:

Valedictorian: Drew Hallowell

Salutatorian: Tana Sabin

Precinct # l - Legion Hall 114 East Camas Ave., Fairﬁeld, ID Precinct # 2 - Camas County Senior Center 127 West Willow Ave., Fairﬁeld, ID

Any person Who is physically unable to vote at his/her designated polling place may contact the County Clerk for an absentee electors ballot. SAMPLE PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO - MAY 17, 2016

Vote for such candidates as you desire by placing an X in the small square at the right of the names, or by writing in the names of the persons you desire to vote for, and place an X in the square at the right of their name.

CONSTITUTION PARTY

Erick Cleo Peterson

May 21st 2016 6 p.m. at the H.S. Gym

Nikolaos Iosif Roussos

Moetta Murabeth Seaman

CANDIDATES FOR UNITED STATES OFFICES

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES

FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for One) Pro-Life (A person formerly .....[]

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Second District 4 Year Term (Vote for One) (Write-In) .........................[]

known as Marvin Richardson)

Ray J. Writz .......................[] (Write-In) .........................[]

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Third District 2 Year Term (Vote for One) FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (Write-In) ..........................[] Second District (Vote for One) Anthoney Tomkins ............[] FOR COUNTY SHERIFF (Write-In) .........................[] (Vote for One) (Write-In) ..........................[] CANDIDATES FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OFFICES FOR COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 (Vote for One) FOR STATE SENATOR (Write-In) ..........................[] (Vote for One) (Write-In) .........................[] CANDIDATES FOR PRECINCT OFFICES FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN Position A (Vote for One) (Write-In) ..............................[] (Write-In) ........................[] FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Position B (Vote for One) (Write-In) .........................[]

Nikki Lee Kepford

Tanner Lane Wolf

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SAMPLE JUDICIAL NOMINATING ELECTION BALLOT

CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO ~ MAY 17, 2016 Instructions: To vote for the candidate of your choice, place an X in the square at the right of the name of the candidate. JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT TO SUCCEED JUSTICE Roger S. Burdick (Vote for One) Roger S. Burdick ................[]

TO SUCCEED JUSTICE - Jim Jones (Vote for One) Robyn Brody .........................[] Sergio A. Gutierrez ...............[] Curt McKenzie .....................[] William “Breck” Seiniger .......[] Clive J. Strong .......................[] Christ Troupis ......................[]

JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS TO SUCCEED JUDGE Molly J. Huskey (Vote for One) Molly J. Huskey ........[]

SAMPLE PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT

CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO - MAY 17, 2016

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

CANDIDATES FOR UNITED STATES OFFICES

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR Second District (Vote for One) 4 Year Term (Vote for One) Jerry Sturgill .......................[] (Write-In) .........................[] (Write-In) .........................[] FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Third District Second District (Vote for One) 2 Year Term (Vote for One) Jennifer Martinez ...............[] (Write-In) .........................[] (Write-In) ..........................[] CANDIDATES FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OFFICES

FOR COUNTY SHERIFF (Vote for One) (Write-In) ..........................[]

FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 FOR COUNTY FOR STATE SENATOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Michelle Stennett ...............[] (Write-In) .........................[] (Write-In) ..........................[] CANDIDATES FOR FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 PRECINCT OFFICES FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Position A (Vote for One) FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN Kathleen J. Eder .................[] (Write-In) ..............................[] (Write-In) ........................[] FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Position B (Vote for One) Sally Toone ........................[] (Write-In) .........................[]

Vote: May 17th

CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO - MAY 17, 2016

REPUBLICAN PARTY

CANDIDATES FOR UNITED STATES OFFICES

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Second District 4 Year Term (Vote for One) Monte C. Cangiamilla ........[] Marshall Ralph ..................[] FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS (Write-In) .........................[] Second District FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER (Vote for One) Third District Lisa Marie .........................[] 2 Year Term (Vote for One) Mike Simpson ...................[] (Write-In) .........................[] Travis Kramer ....................[] (Write-In) ..........................[] CANDIDATES FOR FOR COUNTY SHERIFF LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OFFICES (Vote for One) FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 David L. Sanders ................[] (Write-In) ..........................[] FOR STATE SENATOR (Vote for One) FOR COUNTY Dale Ewersen ....................[] PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (Write-In) .......................[] (Vote for One) FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 (Write-In) ..........................[] FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES FOR Position A PRECINCT OFFICES (Vote for One) Steve Miller .......................[] FOR PRECINCT COMMITTEEMAN (Wr1te-In) ........................[] AND VOTERS’ DELEGATE TO THE PARTY”S COUNTY AND DISTRICT FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT NO. 26 CONVENTIONS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Position B Precinct One (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Tyler Ballard ......................[] Alex Sutter ........................[] Tracy Martin .....................[] (Write-In) .........................[] Precinct Two (Vote for One) Dennis R. Strom ................[] FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for One) Mike Crapo .......................[] (Write-In) .........................[]

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This year’s Rock Chuck Derby was a great success, and all the folks at Frank’s Stockman’s Club would like to thank all the participants. A new “World Record” chuck was brought in by Shannon Eggleston and weighed 19 lbs 14 oz. There were multiple ties this year and the prize money had to be split up between them. FIRST PLACE (closest to 50lb with six chucks) $1000 Jaxon Mattix Brooks McFarland Barry Verhoeven Kevin Parnell David Seamons SECOND PLACE (closest to 45lb with 6 chucks) $500 Shawna Sooner William Garner THIRD PLACE (closest to 40lb with six chucks) $300 Kip Burns Brad Weg FOURTH PLACE (closest to 40lb with 6 chucks) $300 Ethan Meeks Shannon Eggleston Special prize went to Ty Golf for bringing in six chucks with a total weight of 6 pounds. Congratulations to Everyone.

I’m Marshall Ralph, and I’m running for the Camas County Commissioner seat now held by Ron Chapman, who isn’t running for reelection. I’d appreciate your vote in the Republican primary and the general election in November.

• 11 years on the Camas County P&Z • 4 years as P&Z Chairman • 6 years as publisher and editor of The Weekly Beaver • Retired (sort of) after 25 years at POWER Engineers • Volunteer for school and community events • Occasional picnic musician I aim to be a thoughtful, practical and honorable worker for the county and Camas citizens. I’d appreciate your consideration! Paid for by Marshall Ralph

From the Editor

During the last couple of weeks, many of you have received numerous political mailings, from one group or another. When I receive a flyer, especially if it is critical of a particular person or group, I want to know where that flyer came from. Usually, the source of such information is obvious, but sometimes it is not. A recent flyer that came across my desk was from the “Idaho Opportunity Project.” It tried to present itself as “nonpartisan organization” and included so called “fact checks” of our District 26 legislators. It was full of incomplete and misleading information and was clearly partisan in nature, but more troubling was that the flyer never identified the authors or supporters of the publication. That information was not even available on the organization’s website. After a bit of investigation, it turns out that the Idaho Opportunity Project was form in February of this year, 2016, as an Assumed Business Name for the Idaho Education Association and signed by its Executive Director, Robin Nettinga. There is nothing wrong with multiple business names, but using them to deceive voters is unconscionable.

May 11, 2016

Cresley McConnell

FOR

Lincoln County Sheriff Vote May 17th

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Record High April Melt Decreases Idaho Snowpacks

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has just released the fifth water supply outlook report for the 2016 water year. What a difference a month makes. Near normal snowpack covered the majority of Idaho, and the NRCS monitoring region, at the beginning of April. The beginning of May, however, tells a much different story. Snow across much of the state has melted at a record high rate during April. Reservoirs and lakes remain in good shape across Idaho and are capturing this year’s snowmelt runoff to store and put to use as we enter the dry summer months. April precipitation across the state covered the extremes: from well-below to well-above average depending on location. Most areas received below average monthly precipitation. The lowest precipitation amounts occurred in the Snake River headwaters above Jackson Lake, while Idaho’s southern border from the Owyhee to the Raft basin received from 112% to 150% of normal. “Precipitation amounts received since the start of the water year on October 1, 2015 remains encouraging with the whole state reporting 92% of average or better,” said Ron Abramovich, water supply specialist with NRCS. “However, those areas with deficits are worth watching and may not improve much as we move into our dry summer months.” Streamflow forecasts reflect the early melt, early runoff and dry April by shifting forecasts down a notch and are now 70 to 90% of average across most of the state. The exceptions are the high desert streams south of the Snake River from the Bruneau to Oakley Reservoir inflow which are forecast at 100 to 125% of average. “One of the key variables to watch now is nighttime air temperatures,” said Abramovich. “If they dip below freezing which will slow down melting of the pack. But, if daytime temperatures approach near record highs, there is still enough snow to generate additional streamflow increases across much of the state.” For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, please view the full report online. You can also access the report through the Idaho Snow Survey homepage.

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15 years of that time covering local government organization in Gooding County. That experience, plus 6 years on the Board of County Commissioners, gives her a strong understanding of how government works. One of her main goals is to encourage tourism by making the county’s many natural assets accessible to everyone. Mr. Chandler has spent four years as a Commissioner and he is the first to admit that it has been an eye opening experience. As a farmer in the Wendell area, he is most interested in agriculture, but he understands that Gooding County is more than just farms. The county’s diverse business community needs to be strong in order to make the whole community healthy. This year’s Gooding Prosecuting Attorney race has three candidates - an incumbent and two challengers.

Contrary to rumors, Brendan Ash has not withdrawn from the Prosecutor race. He is working in Twin Falls, but he is fully committed to taking on the office of Gooding County Prosecutor. As a father of a young son, one of his main goals is to form partnerships with school officials in an effort to keep drugs out of the hands of youth, and by doing so, help prevent drug related crimes. Luverne Shull, was elected Prosecuting Attorney in 2012, after working 7 years for the county as a prosecutor and nearly 10 years with Arkoosh Law. Before becoming a lawyer, he was a military nurse with the Army and the Air Force, including a tour with Desert Storm. He believes that prevention of criminal behavior is far better than punishment. That’s why he is a big supporter of Juvenile Restorative Justice, an effort to reach out to at-risk kids before they ever get into trouble. The third candidate in this race is Matt Pember. He worked 6 years for the Twin Fall Prosecutor’s office, and for the last 4 years he has served Camas County as Prosecuting Attorney. In his 10 years as a prosecutor he has seen that a strong relationship between the prosecutor’s office and local police is the key to effective law enforcement. He believes police officers and deputies are the first line of defence against drugs and the crime that comes those substances, and they need the full support of the County Prosecutor.

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Memorial Day will soon be here, and once again the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3078 in Gooding is asking the Community for assistance in putting out crosses and American flags on Veteran graves and special blue flags for Auxiliary graves. The date is Friday May 27nd, 2016 at 6 p.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery. There are four sections and a clip board for each section with the Veteran and Auxiliary names, grave locations, and special instructions will be furnished. On Friday June 3rd starting at 6 p.m. the crosses and f lags will be picked up and returned to their storage location. Call Donald K Larson 934-4887 for more information.

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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.

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The Camas County Cemetery District proposes the following changes which may result in an increase of fees collected for opening and closing of a full burial, beginning June 1st, 2016. It is proposed to increase the fee to open and close a full burial from $200 to $450 for services rendered Monday through Thursday, and $600 for services rendered Friday through Sunday per burial. The increased fee is proposed to address the increased cost of services rendered to the Camas County Cemetery District. All Citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on May 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Camas Senior Center, 127 Willow Avenue West, Fairfield, Idaho, and have the right to provide written or oral comments concerning the proposed fee changes. The Camas Senior Center is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Spending by an increasing number of national park visitors in 2015 provided a $1.9 million benefit to the local Southern Idaho economy and supported 23 jobs, according to a report recently released by National Park Service. “National Park Service sites are public destinations, and communities welcome and provide key services to visitors: food, gas, camping, hotels, souvenirs, recreational gear, and more!” noted superintendent, Judy Geniac. “Parks are important to local economies. We are working with our communities to improve visitation, park facilities, and visitor satisfaction. We also work with closely local organizations to leverage monies through grants and donations to reach common goals.” Across the country, visitor spending in 2015 supported 295,000 jobs, provided $11.1 billion in labor income, $18.4 billion in value added, and $32.0 billion in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector provided the highest direct contributions with $5.2 billion in economic output to local gateway economies and 52,000 jobs. The restaurants and bars sector provided the next greatest direct contributions with $3.4 billion in economic output to local gateway economies and 65,000 jobs. The annual peer-reviewed economics report, 2015 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, was prepared by economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas of the U.S. Geological Survey and Lynne Koontz of the National Park Service. It includes information by park and by state on visitor spending, the number of jobs supported by visitor spending and other statistics. The authors of this year’s report produced an interactive tool to better understand the data. Users can explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added, and output effects by sector for national, state, and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available at the NPS Social Science Program webpage: go.nps.gov/vse. This year, 2016, is the centennial year for the NPS. While visitation is expected to grow again at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, the park headquarters is also planning on increased visitation at Minidoka National Historical Site (Hunt Camp), where visitation numbers will be begin to be officially tracked in the near future, once the visitor center is constructed. Send your News & Articles to News@Highway46.org or call 764-3322 Camas, Gooding, Lincoln counties

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►Needed Now - Seasonal Tour Guide for Shoshone Ice Caves $7.25/hr plus tips, May 1 - Sept 30th. Call (208) 886 2058.

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►WoodMaster outdoor wood stove for sale. Sits outside and heats home, hot water, shop or barn. Small or large homes. Burn either wood or pellets. Safe and efficient. John 208-781-0691.

For Rent ►Fairfield: Modern cabin/apt, energy efficient, propane fireplace, great view of the Soldier Mnts. $400 per month. Call 309-0509. ►Fairfield: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, two story home. Great view, fenced yard, pets okay, two car garage. Available MAY 1st. $480 per month plus $500 deposit. Call 209-786-2122, 209324-5788, or 208-764-3142.

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►Old travel trailers to recycle. Call Tom at 764-2484 ►Seeking all manner of carbon materials: Logs, tree trimmings, leaves, wood chips, old hay and straw! Moldy and rotten just fine. Must be free of plastic, paint, chemicals, etc. No load too large! Call: 309-0509 ►Seeking water rights transfer/sale to irrigate 3-5 acres near Fairfield. Got an unused pivot corner? Help a lad out! Thanks kindly for your consideration. Call: 309-0509

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► Women’s Support Group Leader for Shoshone/Lincoln County: The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is seeking leader(s) for English and/or Spanish support groups. This position affords you the unique opportunity to connect with and support others in your community. Must work well with persons of varied backgrounds and be committed to non-violence and other related community and social issues. Training provided. Paid position, each group 2hrs./week. Questions: call Jackie @ 208-788-4191. To learn more about the position and/or apply go to www.theadvocatesorg.org/careers/. ► The Camas County Clerk’s office is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Clerk to perform a variety of tasks pertaining to the operation of Court Services/Auditor/ Recorder. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word. The position office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Wage and Benefits will depend on experience. Applications and a full job description are available at the Camas County Courthouse or on the County Website: camascounty.id.gov. Please send resumes to Camas County Clerk, P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, ID 83327.

► HELP NEEDED @ Wood River Drilling & Pump: General laborer, must have valid drivers license, will train. Starting pay $14/hour. Located in Bellevue. Email resume to wrdp@qwestoffice.net or fax to 208-788-3199. ► Wanted: Janitorial part time at Shoshone Family Medical Center. Light cleaning about two hours per day five days a week. May be any time outside the clinic hours of 7:30 AM to 5: 30 PM. Optional deep cleaning each week. Optional cleaning of upstairs vacant apartments. Starting pay $10/hr or more depending on experience and references. Contact Pam at 208-886-2224. ► House Keeper Needed. I am looking for a house keeper every other week in Willow Creek. I require good references and experience. The person I decide on will be given extra money to cover gas cost. My home is well kept so a huge deep clean is not required for a good starting point. This is a long term job for the right person and there will be additional work on other cleaning projects. Please call me at 208-481-0743 Susie

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