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Camas County Considers Gooding Hillside Development County Ordinance Puts Last Thursday, the Camas County Commissioners held a public hearing on proposed changes to the county’s Zoning Ordinance regarding hillside development. On Monday, May 14th, the Commissioners deliberated on the public comments. As with the hearings at the P&Z level, the comments were predominately negative towards the draft ordinance, with two or three in favor. For the Commissioners there were three main issues: the 5200’ elevation line in the current ordinance, the change from 15% to 20% slope for certain requirements, and the definition of terms such as ridgeline, hilltop, and knoll. At the public hearing, the P&Z Administrator, Dwight Butlin, continued to call 5200’ arbitrary, but offered no proof for his statement. At the deliberation, Commissioner Croner asked her fellow commissioner (who were on the Board in 2001) why the 5200’ restriction was put in place. Commissioner Backstrom responded by saying he did not remember exactly why, but thought it had something to do with the recharge area for the aquifer. Commissioner Croner said the Board should look at the 2001 minutes to see if that question can be answered. While the sky lining restriction in the current ordinance is very easy to understand (if you can see a building’s silhouette against the sky from certain locations, it’s a violation of the ordinance) 5200’ may continued on page 3.....
New Boat on the River
Last month, as part of an emergency services event, the Gooding County Sheriff’s department let kids at Wendell Elementary have a look at the county’s new river boat. photo by Mary Hanson
With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner, your friendly police officers will be working hard to make sure you have a fun and safe holiday. While some of you will be going to the mountains, many of you will head to the Snake River for fun in the water. The Gooding County Sheriff department has about forty miles of the Snake River to cover, and that requires more than just an average boat. They recently received a grant from the Idaho State Waterway Department in the amount of $56,000 to purchase an aluminum jet boat from Custom Weld
out of Lewiston, Idaho. This new boat will allow the police to get anywhere on the river safely and efficiently. Besides making sure boaters obey speed limits and other boating laws, police officers do safety inspections, hand out life-jackets when needed, and watch for accidents. The boat is on the water mostly on weekends and special event or holidays, but they are always ready to make a quick patrol of the river. No one like to be pulled over by a police officer, but just remember, their job is to make sure everyone get to their destination safely - by land or by water.
Health Fair Saturday, May 19th ~ 7 to 11 a.m. at Gooding Middle School - 1045 7th Avenue West, Gooding, ID
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The City of Fairfield is doing a free dump weekend this Saturday and Sunday, Lincoln County History Days: Memorial Day Weekend, May May 19th and 20th. A dumpster will be 25 thru 27. Watch for more information on the many fun events. at City Hall from 8 am until 2 p.m. both Gooding County Historical Society Lecture: “WORLD days. No contractor materials (debris).
NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
WAR II - How We Have Remembered” will be presented on Wednesday, May 30, at Gooding County Museum (273 Euskadi Lane) in Gooding. Lecture starts at 7 p.m.
The Di Pod is back in town. Please call Lisa Mowdy 5393895, or Pam Jones 764-2467 for assistance. Lincoln County Community Auction: The 2nd annual Community Auction is this Saturday, May 19th, in Shoshone. Contact Master Auction Service for more information.
Summer Movies in Shoshone The Shoshone Showhouse begins its summers movies this weekend with The Lorax (May 18, 19 & 21). Next weekend (May 25, 26 & 28), don’t miss Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. On June 1, 2 & 4 see Snow White like you’ve never seen her before in Mirror Mirror. All show start at 7 p.m. All Seats are $3. Senior Citizens Always $1. Monday Family Special: Kids 12 and under $1 when accompanied by their parents.
Gooding Garden Society The Gooding Garden Society held their first meeting for 2012 on a beautiful spring day at Catherine Saul’s lovely home in Hagerman, with blooming bulbs galore. It was a busy meeting making out plans for the year. Beautiful new books were passed out - Designed and made by Summer Osmond of Idaho Falls. With larger enrollment, including our two gentlemen, some member’s homes may not be large enough. So, we will be able to meet at the First Baptist Church at 5th and Washington in Gooding. There is a lovely, large dinning room and kitchen upstairs. There are numerous exciting plans for the year. Of course, our Gooding county Fair in August is always a big event, especially now with our large air-conditioned building. Some new additions will be in the fair book which will be available at the fair office. This year we will be celebrating the 100th year of 4-H - an exciting time for a wonderful activity for our youth. The theme of the fair is Something to Celebrate. We hope you will keep the fair in mind as you plant this spring. We encourage all who can to participate. There is nothing more loved that a county fair in a great county. Happy gardening and wonderful spring and summer.
Ruth Brown - President Charly Kraus - Vice-Pres. Sue Johnson - Secretary Norma Wennstrom - Treasurer Karen Parry - Courtesy
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The City of Fairfield would also like to remind city residents that Dog Tag Licenses are now due. $10.00 for spayed and neutered dogs and $15.00 if not. Licenses can be purchased at City Hall during business hours. This applies to ALL dogs residing within city limits.
Lincoln County History Days Shoshone, Idaho: The Lincoln County Historical Society is planning a weekend full of history and fun for the whole family, May 25, 26 and 27, also known as Memorial Day Weekend, at the museum and Lincoln County Courthouse lawns on West “B” Street in Shoshone. The Society will be hosting a large scale event to coincide with the seasonal opening of the Lincoln County Historical Museum. The event will include a parade, displays of antique tractors, farm implements and automobiles; and live demonstrations and exhibits of historical arts and crafts. The parade, featuring wagons and vintage farm vehicles and more, will start at 2pm, Saturday, May 26. The museum will be open all 3 days. Food and crafts vendors will add their wares to the celebration on the Courthouse lawn. For the past two years, The Lincoln County Historical Society has hosted walking tours of the Shoshone business district and old downtown homes listed on the National Historical Register during the Memorial Day weekend. This year Shoshone Mayor, Dave Wendell, wants to see an event happen each month, and he wants to start in May with the Historical Society and Memorial Day weekend as the kick-off to an eventful summer. The Mayor and the Historical Society hope to put on an event the whole family can come to and spend the entire day in Shoshone to see how much history Dietrich, Richfield and Shoshone have to offer in Lincoln County’s long and colorful history in the Magic Valley. For more information, call the Lincoln County Historical Society: 886-7787; Jann Thomsen, President: 420-0705 or Mayor Dave Wendell: 886-2030
5th District High School Rodeo May 25th & 26th in Gooding (Districts)
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irrelevant at this point because under the new ordinance, more emphasis is put upon the issue of slope rather than sky lining. Antiques ~ Furniture ~ Consignments Slope, however, is much harder to determine. 338 Main Street ~ Gooding, Idaho Part of the problem is that the proposed changes do not clearly Open 9 to 5, Mondays through Saturdays define where the slope must be measured from - it only says “all Come Check Us Out! structures and development proposals” with 20% or more slope. The commissioners agreed to add the words “building envelope” to the ordinance, but as one commenter, Merle Colpron, pointed out at the public hearing, there are at least three different ways to Dine-In or Take-Out determine the slope of a particular property. Perhaps the more important question is who determines whether a project is subject to this ordinance. Commissioner Backstrom Downtown Fairfield stated several times that it will be the P&Z Administrator/building inspector who will make that call. Yet, Mr. Butlin pointed out that Call in your Order s the interpretation of certain terms (particularly knolls) will very likely change with a different administrator or inspector. From a practical point of view and to eliminate any accusa4 to 8 p.m. Wed & Thur & 4 to 9 p.m. Friday thru Sunday tions of favoritism by the building department, it is likely that all building projects will be required to prove compliance with the Remember to pick up some Homemade Bread slope restriction regardless of where they are in the county. The new ordinance is county wide and would affect projects like the house on the hill southeast of Hill City, the development 11.5 miles east of Fairfield along Highway 20, and various other home around the prairie (any kind of rise might be considered a knoll). Some of these issues could be solved by adding definitions to the zoning ordinance to clarify what these various terms mean. If so, the commissioners could approve the proposed changes without sending them back to P&Z. If the ordinance itself is changed, the attorney will have to determine whether those Crop Protection & Nutrition ~ Custom Blending & Application changes are material. The Camas County Commissioner will Organic Soil Amendments ~ Seed ~ and... Consulting continue their deliberations on Monday, May 21. ------------Jerome Office: 234-4357 Regarding the 20% slope, Commissioner Croner asked why Glenn Vining 280-0063 ~ Dusty Danos 420-7527 that number was chosen. No definitive answer was given. Mr. Ryan Tescconi 280-0067 ~ Vance McHan 280-0068 (Lincoln/Blaine Co.) Butlin stated that the building code only requires building restrictions on slopes of 35% or more. He also added that avalanche rollout is 25%. Neither of these numbers are 20%, so the question remains unanswered. For those of you who are wondering what a 20% slope is, slope percentage is determined by dividing the rise by the run, and multiplying by 100. at Gooding Middle School - 1045 7th Avenue West, Gooding, ID That means that a 20% slope is a rise or drop of 20 feet over a distance of 100 feet. 15% slope is a rise or drop of 15 feet over a distance of 100 feet. If you understand angles better, 20% is 11.3o and 15% is 8.3o. For a visual reference, Highway 20 at Cat Creek and Highway 46 at Johnson Hill are beFor more information, please call 934-9884. North Canyon Medical Center tween 6 to 8 percent grade.
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Minnie M. Thornton Minnie M. Thornton, 95, a resident of Twin Falls and formerly of Gooding and Corral, died April 30, 2012, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, after a brief illness. She was born April 16, 1917, near Chinook, Mont. After attending elementary school in a small community classroom she worked for her board and room to attend high school in Chinook. After graduation she attended Sunny Side Bible School in South Dakota and later worked her way through normal school at Northwest Nazarene College. Her first teaching job was at Pleasant View (Pumpkin Center) near Corral where she met Jim Thornton. They were married Dec.9, 1939, in Nampa, Idaho. She taught at Pleasant View for five years and later one year at Hill City. Minnie was an accomplished homemaker, cook, seamstress, and gardener and also drove grain truck, took tractor shifts, and milked cows. Her life centered around her home
and she and Jim also enjoyed many years of square dancing. She was also known for her love of animals. After retiring from farming on the Camas Prairie, they spent the winters in Gooding. Three years ago she moved to Chardonnay Assisted Living in Twin Falls. She is survived by a daughter, Annette (Gary) Jenkins, Twin Falls; a son, Ted (Julie) Thornton, Boise; grandsons, Matt (Cyndi) Thornton and Travis (Jessica) Thornton and great grandson, Davis Thornton, all Boise. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996, three brothers and a sister. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, with Rev. Andy Morris of the Gooding First Christian Church officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions in Minnie’s name be made to the Gooding Senior Center or a favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Ann Lynn Jansen Ann Lynn Jansen, 74, a resident of Gooding, died Monday, May 7, 2012 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise. Ann was born on June 2, 1937 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alden and Idella Moore. She was a 1954 graduate of Waukesha High School in Wisconsin. Ann received a B.S. Degree in Education and Home Economics from the University of Wisconsin at Stout in 1959. Her first teaching job was at Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It was there that she met Jack Jansen who had returned from tour of duty with the U.S. Army. In 1961 Jack moved to Gooding, Idaho to take a high school teaching position and in 1963 invited Ann for a Christmas visit. During this stay, Ann accompanied the “guys” on an organized duck hunt. One of the hunters, Bliss School Board Chairman Dean Medley, offered Ann a high school teaching position in English and Home Economics, which she accepted. Ann was also the Bliss Girls’ basketball coach for two years. Ann taught in Hagerman for a year, and ended her 24 year teaching career in Shoshone. On August 17, 1972, Jack and Ann were married in Gooding by Judge Shaw. There were no children from this union, but they had ties with many of the students they taught over the years. Jack introduced Ann to outdoor activities and she greatly enjoyed fishing, particularly their annual trip to Montana. Hunting dogs and several pet cats were a great part of their lives and
were like children to them. Upon retirement, Ann volunteered for College of Southern Idaho’s (CSI) Adult Basic Education program in Gooding for over 15 years, receiving an award from the State of Idaho for the most volunteer hours served. She was a dedicated student of CSI’s Over 60 and Getting Fit exercise class for many years and enjoyed the social as well as physical benefits. Ann was also a quilter. In January 2004, she co-founded Wood River Quilters Guild of Gooding and served as the guild’s first president. Gooding County’s 4-H program benefited from her many years of service as a judge in the quilting division. Ann is survived by her husband, Jack Jansen; sisters, Cindy Brimmer of Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Jackie (Larry) Wiedenhoeft of Watertown, Wisconsin, and Kathleen “Sis” Harstad of Madison, Wisconsin; and brother, Bill (Patty) Moore of Waukesha, Wisconsin; and five nieces and nephews. Services were held on Friday, May 11, 2012 at Demaray’s Gooding Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Rickman officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Wood River Quilters 1622 S. 1625 E. Gooding, Idaho 83330; or Gooding County 4-H Program 203 Lucy Lane Gooding, Idaho 83330. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Richard L. “Dick” Cook, 80, a resident of Hagerman, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. Dick was born in Hagerman, Idaho on August 7, 1931 to Elmer and Lidia Cook. He graduated from Hagerman High School in 1949 and furthered his education at Southern Idaho College of Education in Albion, graduating in 1951. Dick enjoyed travel and history and was always going to new places. He loved meeting new people and had many friends. His stories and jokes kept his friends and family entertained over the years. He enjoyed drawing, and illustrated several books. He also had a great love for the Hagerman Fossil Beds. Dick shared 35 years with Dixie Shaw and her family. After Dixie’s passing, he and Margaret Beech became very close in 1996, and married on February 3, 2003. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lidia; his brother, Vay; Dixie Shaw Cook; and Margaret Beech Cook. His surviving family include 3 step-children; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews; and 1 niece. He will be greatly missed by many people. A memorial graveside service was held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the Hagerman Cemetery. Rex and Sandy Shaw; Becky Williams and the family invited everyone to a potluck dinner at the Hagerman Legion Hall following the service. Arrangements were under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Gooding 934-5504
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Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Weekly Activities Pool & Pinochle (Mon-Thur) Shuffle board (Wed) Quilting Social (Thur) Duplicate Bridge (Fri) Breakfast (7:30-10) 1st Saturday of the Month: Saturday Night Pinochle 2nd & 4th Saturday ------------------
$2.00 (2-9) ~ $5.50 (10-59) Lunch Suggested Donation for those over 60 - $4.00 Weekly Activities Quilting & Exercise (Mon) Bingo Pinochle (Tue & Fri) Black out Bingo (Wed) -----------------------
$2.50 (2-9) ~ $4.50 (10-59) Lunch Suggested Donation for those over 60 - $4.00 Weekly Activities Quilting ~ Pool ~ Puzzles Board Games & Cards Art Class Thursday 10-1 Game Day - 3rd Friday Breakfast Fundraiser (8-10) 2nd Saturday of the Month: $4.00 for seniors; $5.00 7-59; $2.50 3-6; under 3 Free --------------------------
Menu Thursday, May 17 Baked Chicken & Potatoes w/ Veggies, Salad and... Frog Eye Dessert Monday, May 21 Hamburgers & Tots w/ Veggies & Cole Slaw Tuesday, May 22 BBQ Chicken w/ Macaroni Salad, Veggies Tossed Salad & Dessert Wednesday, May 23 Fish & Fries w/ Veggies, Jello and... Cinnamon Rolls ---------
Special Events Thursday, May 24th Music by the Fiddlers Every Mon. & Wed. at 11 Fit & Fall Proof
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Menu Thursday, May 17 (Richfield) Turkey Sandwiches w/ Potato Soup, Fruit and... Lemon Pie Friday, May 18 (Shoshone) Baked Potato Bar w/ Hot Rolls, Fruit & Jello Saturday, May 19
Pancake Breakfast Monday, May 21 (Richfield) Fried Chicken & Potatoes w/ Gravy, Green Beans and... Birthday Cake Tuesday, May 22 (Shoshone) Meat Pizza & Garlic Bread w/ Salad, Fruit & Cookies Wednesday, May 23 (Shoshone) Turkey Sandwich w/ Potato Soup, Fruit and... Peanut Butter Pie -----
Menu Friday, May 18 Pork Chops w/ Parmesan Potatoes, Carrots Salad, Fruit and... S’More Bars Tuesday, May 22 Ham, Broccoli, Potato Chowder w/Biscuits, Salad, Fruit, Jello Wednesday, May 23 Sausage Pie & French Bread w/ Salad, Fruit and... Strawberry Dessert Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, let us know if you have special dietary needs such as allergies to food.
-----------The Center is available for your Special Events. 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 800-7953272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider and employer.
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Area Churches Sunday Services: LDS Dietrich - 181 S. 650 E. Fairfield - 400 Aluras W. Gooding - 1228 Main Street Shoshone - 507 N. Greenwood Richfield - 440 E Hyw 93
Shoshone First Baptist (205 East 5th) 9:45 a.m. Assembly of God (118 W. 4th) 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Catholic (215 West B) Sat. at 5 p.m. Christ Episcopal (104 West B) 9 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (310 E. 6th) 10 a.m. New Hope Lutheran (Hwy 93 & West B) 9 a.m. United Methodist - Shoshone (2nd & West C) 10 a.m. United Methodist - Richfield (3rd & Latah) 8:30 a.m. Richfield Community (410 S. Main) 10 a.m.
Gooding Assembly of God (204 Montana) 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church (504 Washington) 11 a.m. Solid Rock Baptist (2148 Main Street) 9:45 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic (1515 California) 9 a.m. First Christian Church (334 4th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Trinity Episcopal (125 7th Ave. W.) 11 a.m. Lutheran Calvary (21st & California) 9 a.m. United Methodist (805 Main Street) 11:15 a.m. Desert Hills Nazarene (129 6th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Bliss Community (503 E. Hwy 30) 11 a.m.
Fairfield Community Church (617 Soldier Road) 11 a.m. Foothills Baptist Church (119 Poplar E.) 9:45 a.m. Immaculate Conception Chapel (201 Camas W.) TBA Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (213 Poderosa E.) 10 a.m.
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from the Editor The deliberations on the hillside development ordinance held on Monday by the Camas County Commissioners were rather aggravating, but not for the reason you might think. Other than the need to clearly define some of the terms that are used in the proposed changes, I find that I like the new ordinance. It has some clear advantages over the old document. The determination of 20% slope has its problems as well, but I think it will be worked out over time. The timing of doing these changes (while there is litigation) concern me because I think it will only lead to more problems. It is just bad policy to try and change your laws after you have been called on the carpet for not following them. Yet, that is not what aggravated me. A question was asked, “why was the 5200’ restriction put in place?” The answer to this question is quite simple. The commissioners in 2001 were mainly concerned with the issue of sky lining and they did not want that restriction applied to homes and/or structures on the main prairie floor. As one drives down Highway 20 or 46, or any county road, virtually all structures are silhouetted against the sky. To avoid this problem, the Commissioners drew a “bold definitive line” - 5200’ - below which sky lining was not considered and above which, it was. The aggravating part of all of this was that one of our county commissioners couldn’t remember this simple fact. I realize that the skyline ordinance was put in place eleven years ago, but that is still no excuse. In fact, the commissioners went on to discuss this very issue - whether the main prairie floor should be exempt from this ordinance, and I actually agree that the 5200’ line should be eliminated (they’re too many places below 5200’ where this ordinance should apply). Why then is this important? Because a lie is being propagated that the 5200’ line is arbitrary. That is a clear and deliberate deception. The commissioners in 2001 knew exactly what they were doing and why, and they drew a “bold definitive line.” Now, eleven years later, it is clear that that part of the ordinance needs to be changed, because that line allows some people to do what others can’t. Ordinances need to be changed from time to time, but we should never change them based on a lie.
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Brown Bag Thank You The Camas County Library would like to thank the Advocates for a most informative presentation at the Brown Bag on May 9th. They provide a wide range of services and support to people which makes them a very special group. The Library Foundation would like to extend a big thank you to Writer in Residence, Barry Udall. The event held on the 12th was fun and relaxing; Barry read one of his earliest writings from a book of short stories. It was both humorous and at times serious and listening to it was mesmerizing. After the question/answer period everyone had a chance to visit and eat a wide variety of refreshments.
Backyard Birding Remember the Library will be having a Brown Bag this Thursday, May 17th, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The topic is Backyard Birding and Judy Stroud will be the presenter. Everyone is welcome at no charge.
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Be sure to sign up this month, there will be fun activities for all ages. (And it’s free!) New titles include Westerns: Blood of Eagles by William Johnstone; Hard Trail to Follow by Elmer Kelton; Black Fox by Matt Braun. Suspense: 11th Hour by James Patterson; The Witness by Nora Roberts; Special Circumstances by Sheldon Siegel. Large Print: Miss Dimple Disappears by Mignon F. Ballard; A Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber.
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May 16, 2012
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Last weekend the Treasure Valley Antique Power Association was a guest at the Swan Falls Dam south of Kuna, Idaho. We were there to celebrate with Idaho Power the 150th anniversary of the Homestead Act of 1962. On May 20th, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Homestead Act which gave heads of households (and anyone who had never taken up arms against the United States) an application to own 160 acres of free land west of the Mississippi River. The process for application had three stages. First you had to file an application, then you had to improve the land. Finally you had to file for title of deed. The homestead land had to be lived on for five years. Only 40% of applicants who started the process were able to completely finish. By 1900, most all the prime land (land near rivers and waterways) were homesteaded. The enlarged Homestead Act of 1909 increased acres to 320, targeted for suitable dryland farming. 1916 the Stock raising Homestead Act again increased the acreage to 640 acres of ranching. A major difference between the 1916 act and the acts of 1862 & 1909, was that surface rights were separated from sub-surface rights. The subsurface rights became known as mineral rights (does gas and oil rights ring any current bells?). A good share of Idaho homesteads were done in part by the Donation Land Act of 1850. This was an act to promote settlement in the Oregon Territory (Pacific Northwest). 7437 land patents were issued under this law until 1855. After 1854 the price of land was $1.25 per acre. Also under this law, only four years were required to own the land outright. The Donation Land Act could have very well been the forerunner of the Homestead Act. Homesteading was still available in Idaho until 1976. Alaska held out until 1986. There were 60,221 homesteads in Idaho with 9,733,455 acres homesteaded out of the 52,960,640 total acres in Idaho (that’s 18% of Idaho). 1890 was Idaho’s peak year for homesteading. Several reason, Idaho just became a state, and the mining industry. In 1877 the government released lands in the Camas area for homesteading applications. Many dams and reservoirs in Idaho, such as Swan Falls, aided tremendously in immigration to the area. Not only was there electricity, there was water (1525 acres for the desert). Magic Reservoir, our own local reservoir, was completed in 1910 at a cost of $3,000,000. Magic Dam stores enough water for 89,000 acres of irrigated land, a real welcomed sight for homesteaders. This was my Idaho Cup of OppertuniTEE.
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Firewood Permits Now On Sale Personal use fuelwood permits for the Sawtooth National Forest, the Minidoka and Fairfield Ranger Districts will be available beginning this Friday, May 18, but permits for the Ketchum Ranger District and Sawtooth National Recreation Area (NRA), will be delayed until the end of May or beginning of June. Permits are $12.50 per cord with a 2-cord minimum and a 10-cord maximum per household. Permits are available at USDA - Forest Service Ranger District offices, and private vendors in Southwest Idaho.
Gooding, Idaho Class of 1971 Hello, I am looking for fellow classmates that attended Mrs. Kaneaster ’s 1961-1962 3rd Grade class at Gooding Elementary School. Please contact me at (503) 282-4243, fax (530) 282-4532, or e-mail grexbellsr@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you. Rex A. Bell Sr.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Combined Public Notice Notice to Public of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice to Public of Request for Release of Funds City of Fairfield ~ PO Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327 ~ (208) 765-2333 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Fairfield. Request for the Release of Funds On or about the 1st day of June, 2012, the City of Fairfield will submit a request to the Idaho Department of Commerce, State of Idaho, administering agency for the release of Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383), as amended, to undertake the following project: City of Fairfield – Water System Improvements Project Purpose: Upgrade to the City’s Municipal Water System to include upgraded distribution lines, a new municipal well and pump station, and a new water storage tank with booster pumps. Location: City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho Cost: $2,586,154.00 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Fairfield has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Fairfield City Office, 407 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327 where the ERR can be examined and (if applicable name and address of other locations where record is available for review) may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., Monday – Friday. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FINDING: Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on the project may submit written comment to the City of Fairfield for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by June 1, 2012, will be considered by the City of Fairfield prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comment should specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS: The City of Fairfield certifies to the Idaho Department of commerce that Scott Marolf, in his official capacity as Mayor, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Idaho Department of Commerce’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows for the City of Fairfield to use ICDBG funds. OBJECTIONS TO STATE RELEASE OF FUNDS: The Idaho Department of Commerce will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Fairfield certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: A. The certification was not executed by the certifying officer. B. The City of Fairfield has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; C. The City of Fairfield has committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of the release of funds by Idaho Department of Commerce. D. Another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures at 24 CFR Part 58 and shall be addressed to: Dennis Porter, Community Development Manager Division of Economic Development Idaho Department of Commerce 700 West State Street PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0093 Telephone: 208/334-2650, Ext. 2145 Potential objectors should contact the Idaho Department of Commerce to verify the actual last day of the objection period. by: Scott Marolf, Mayor - City of Fairfield This Notice to the Public, the Finding of No Significant Impact, and the Request for Release of Funds can be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency upon request.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Notice of Hearings on Name Change IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS IN RE: Jason Scott Costanzo IN RE: Cynthia Costanzo IN RE: Jessica Rose Costanzo
Case No.: CV-2012-19 Case No.: CV-2012-20 Case No.: CV-2012-21
Petitions to change the names of Jason Scott Costanzo (adult), Cynthia Costanzo (adult), and Jessica Rose Costanzo (minor), now residing in the City of Fairfield, State of Idaho, have been filed in the District Court in Camas County, Idaho. The names will change to Jason Scott McCoy, Cynthia McCoy, and Jessica Rose McCoy. The reasons for the change in names are as follows: I’m Irish, not Italian, and want my name to represent who I am (Jason), My husband is changing his name (Cynthia), The father is changing his name to McCoy (Jessica). Hearings on these petitions are scheduled for 10:00 o'clock a.m. on June 15th, 2012, at the Camas County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court good reasons against the name changes. Date: May 9, 2012 By: Korri Blodgett, Deputy Clerk
Advertisement for Bids Owner: City of Fairfield, Idaho Address: 407 Soldier Road - PO Box 336 - Fairfield, ID 83327 Separate sealed Bids for the construction of the City of Fairfield, FAIRFIELD WATER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I The construction and installation of approximately 8,550 linear feet of 12-inch, 3,900 linear feet of 8-inch, 1,150 linear feet of 6-inch diameter pressurized water main, 50 gate valves ranging from 2 to 12-inch in size, 24 new fire hydrants, reconnect 4 existing fire hydrants, install 200 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE, by Horizontal Directional Drilling, Upsize approximately 2,730 linear feet of 4 to 6-inch pipe to 8-inch HDPE, Replace 304 water meters, install 93 water meter pits and reconnect service lines. will be received by: Project Engineering Consultants, Ltd at the office of: City of Fairfield (see address above) until May 31, 2012 at 2:00 pm, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. A mandatory pre-bid tour will be held May 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at the office of City of Fairfield. A copy of the 2010 Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC) will be required for bidding and construction purposes. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: > Project Engineering Consultants Office, Nampa Idaho > City of Fairfield Municipal Offices, Fairfield, Idaho > Blueprints Plus - Idaho Plan Room, Garden City, Idaho > IdahoAssociation of General Contractors Plan Room, Boise, Idaho > IdahoAssociation of General Contractors Plan Room,Twin Falls, Idaho >TheBuilder’sExchange,Pocatello,Idaho Contract Documents may be obtained at the Issuing Office located at: Project Engineering Consultants, Ltd 3818 East Newby Street, Suite 101 Nampa, ID 83687 (208) 466-7190 upon payment of $100.00 (exact cash or check only) for each set.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES W. REELICK; JANE DOE REELICK; STATE OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION; CITY OF FAIRFIELD; and Does 1-10 as individuals with an interest in the property legally described as: Lots 12 and 13 in Block 8 of Fairfield Townsite, as the same appears on the official plat on file in the office of the recorder of Camas County, Idaho.
Case No. CV-2012-14 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
Which may commonly be known as: 213 West Ponderosa Avenue, Fairfield, Idaho, 83327. Defendants. NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE FOLLOWING BELOW. TO: All Defendants You are hereby notified that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above-designated court within 20 days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond, the court may enter judgment against you as demanded by the Plaintiff in the Complaint. The nature of the claim against you is for, among other things, judicial foreclosure of the real property located at 213 West Ponderosa Avenue, Fairfield, Idaho, 83327. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish to seek the advice of or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: 1. The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to Plaintiff’s attorney, as designated above. To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above-named Court. DATED This 25th day of April, 2012. CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT by: Bobby D. Walton, Deputy Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Camas County Senior Citizen Center located at 127 W. Willow, Fairfield, Idaho on the 5th day of June, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of this hearing is for the public as well as the Planning and Zoning Commission to hear a request by Mr. Bruce Smith, representing Mr. & Mrs. Greg Black, Bank of New York Mellon represented by Mr. Derrick O’Niell, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Kenney, Idaho Tank and Culvert, and Mr. John Whitney and Mr. Mike Jessen for a recommendation of approval of a re-plat of Princess Mine Ranch PUD, Block 3, lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 and a portion lying West of the center section line of Section 29, T1N. R16E B.M.
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Classified Ads For Rent Camas County Rural Horse Property for rent or sale. 3BR house, large barn, corrals, fully fenced. Near Blaine Co. line—20 miles from Hailey in dry weather. House pets allowed. $600 / month. camashorse@gmail.com or 208-358-3645. 2BD/1BA in Fairfield on quiet street, well insulated, stackable W/D, propane heat. Includes city w/s, & garbage. Lawn care is responsibility of tenant. No smoking or pets! $375 rent, $300 deposit, application & references required. Available now. Call Char 208-764-2805 or 208727-1500.
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This parcel of land is located approximately 3.25 miles North and 11 miles east of the intersection of U.S. 20 and Soldier Rd. The subject property is a portion of Section 29, T1N R16E B.M., Camas County, Idaho and a replat of lots 1, 2,3,4 & 5, Block 3, and a portion lying West of the center section line of Section 29, T1N R16E, Boise Meridian & Princess Mine Ranch PUD, Camas County, Id.
Help Wanted: Camas Creek Country Store is looking for part time summer help. Must be at least 18 years of age. Stop by the store for an application or ask for Barb.
Written comments from the public will be received by the Planning & Zoning Administrator until June 1, 2012. Testimony at the hearing may be limited to five minutes. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator at 7642046 three (3) days in advance of the hearings. Dwight H. Butlin, Camas County P&Z Administrator
The Camas County Senior Citizens Association is now accepting applications for Assistant/Substitute Cook. Applications may be picked up at the Center during normal business hours, by calling the Center at 764-2226, or emailing the Center at camasseniors@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Fair Housing Resolution - Resolution # 2010-07 LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS OF the City of Fairfield that discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or national origin in the sale, rental, leasing or financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing or in the provision of brokerage services is prohibited by Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act (Federal Fair Housing Law). It is the policy of the City of Fairfield to encourage equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender or national origin. The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 expands coverage to include disabled persons and families with children. Therefore, the City does hereby pass the following Resolution. BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources the City will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or familial status to seek equity under federal and state laws by referring them to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Compliance Division. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall publicize this Resolution and through this publicity shall encourage owners of real estate, developers, and builders to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and amendments and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances. SAID PROGRAM will at a minimum include: 1) publicizing this resolution; 2) posting applicable fair housing information in prominent public areas; 3) providing fair housing information to the public; 4) preparing a fair housing impediments analysis; and 5) declaring April as Fair Housing Month. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect February 18, 2010. Reaffirmed this 26th day of October, 2011. Signed: Scott Marolf, Mayor Attest: Laura Escobar, City Clerk
I need someone to rake and clean up the dog yard and fill some holes. Will take a couple of hours at the most. $35. 208-948-5386
Services Looking for scrap metal (appliances, cars, etc.). Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. Professional Window Cleaning in the Camas County area. Call Robert at 764-2999. Patch, Mend, Sew: Hem Anything, Replace Broken Zippers of all kinds, work on canvas & elastic, webbing, Backpacks, sheets, pillow cases, sweatshirts, back pockets in pants, blankets, vests, zippers in pant legs, patch pants of all kinds, fix seams & holes ~ Open: 7 days a week - 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Kathy 837-6267 or drop off: 380 East Salmon Street. Also have drop-off places in Gooding & Fairfield., Must call to get info on these drops.
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It is hard to believe cemetery plots are raised due to the cost of living.
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