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Volume 39 ~ Number 26 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
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Shoshone Preserving Our History Arts in the Park
For many of us, preserving our history is often relegated to museums. Unfortunately, museums are limited in how much history they can preserve by the size of a building. They are also limited in that you must purposely visit a museum. To truly preserve our history, it must be integrated into the common areas of our communities - the courthouse lawn, in front of our schools, on main street, and sometimes, out in the middle of nowhere. Most of us have heard of the Oregon Trail, some of us may have even visited one of the interpretative centers. But, few of us know the actual places where wagon trains once rolled across Southern Idaho. The main trail was on the south side of the Snake River, but there were two northern routes as well. The Goodale Cutoff went up through Arco, over by Carey and Picabo, and along the north side of the Camas Prai-
rie before ending up at Mountain Home. The other northern route went from American Falls over through Minidoka, Dietrich, Shoshone, Gooding, and just north of Bliss before ending up near Glenns Ferry and the Three Island Crossing. While much of the Oregon Trail is lost to the sagebrush, there are still places where you can see parts of it. In fact, about eight miles north of Bliss, there is a place where the wagon trains left behind some of their most precious cargo. The Upper Clover Creek Cemetery is the final resting place for a number of individuals who died on the Oregon Trail. How many is unknown because many of the graves are marked with just a flat stone which make the maintenance of the cemetery a major undertaking. Earlier this year, two young men decided to take on this challenge in two separate Eagle Scout projects, Joshua Cheney took on the task of organizing a clean-up crew to cut down the weeds (reducing the fire hazard), to spray noxious weeds, smooth out the road, and refurbish the cemetery sign. Moroni Cheney’s project was to clean, photograph, and create a map of the headstones with the goal of uploading this information to BillionGraves.com. The Eagle Scout projects were separate, but the cemetery was a joint collaboration of Joshua, Moroni, their friends and family, and the Hagerman Cemetery Council. Thanks to their hard work, our Idaho History is being preserved for generations to come.
Mud Bog Races
Saturday, July 4th in Fairfield ...page 3
July 11th & 12th
The 28th Annual Shoshone Arts in the Park is set to take place on July 11th and 12th at the Courthouse Lawn in Shoshone Idaho. This year’s event will bring activates for the entire family to enjoy. The event kicks off on Saturday with the opening the Arts and Craft vendors, Antique Show, Quilt Show, Wagon and Trolley Rides, and a Petting Farm. Vendors will cover the entire courthouse lawn and will features fine arts and crafts and antique vendors from Southern Idaho and beyond. Again this year the music festival returns with some great local talent for the Magic Valley. Musicians will play a variety of Fiddle and Bluegrass music throughout the two days. Music begins at 9:30 am on Saturday and will run through the end of the day and continue on Sunday from 10 to 4 (music schedule is listed below). New to this year’s event is a beer garden by Sawtooth Brewery. This addition will be great for those that wish to have a cold craft beer continued on page 5.....
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Fairfield Farmers Market Every Friday at the Steam Engine Park.
Wendell Book Store:
The Wendell Library Rummage Sale every Friday 9-5 and Sat. 9-4. Donations accepted at the library everyday 11-5 and 11-6 on Thursday (375 lst Ave. East, Wendell.)
Senator Mike Crapo To Visit District 26
TODAY, July 1st, Shoshone’s Lincoln County Community Center at 2:00 p.m.
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Celebrate July 4th in Shoshone
The folks in Shoshone are having a Potluck with Grilling and Fireworks this Saturday starting at 5:00 p.m. Hot Dogs & Hamburgers (with all the Fixings) will be served along with Ice Cream and Drinks. Bring a Potluck Dish if you Wish. The celebration will be held at the Shoshone Ballfield (east side of town). Fireworks will follow at dusk.
Idaho 46 Closed at Gooding
Rebuilding a railroad crossing will close a short section of Idaho 46 and divert traffic beginning Wednesday (July 1), the Idaho Transportation Department announced. Union Pacific Railroad will reconstruct the highway crossing at the north end of Gooding. The roadway, also Fundraiser for Schubert Theater Planned known as Main Street, will close between Second Avenue Saturday, July 11th the Gooding Restoration for Enter- and Roosevelt Street during this work. tainment, Arts and Theater is holding another “Raise the The crossing, which spans three tracks, will be closed Roof” fundraiser at 402 Main Street in Gooding. beginning Wednesday at about 9 a.m. and is expected to With the success of the May garage sale and bake sale reopen to traffic by Thursday evening (July 2). Crews will held inside the theater and the critical need for a new roof replace concrete panels to improve the smoothness of the before winter sets in, we are again asking for donated items roadway. and baked goods for the sale and putting in a call for vol- Traffic will be detoured east of the crossing on Roosevelt unteers to work during the fundraiser. Street and Second Avenue to Oregon Street. Drivers are The community support has been wonderful with many encouraged to use other alternate routes to ease the traffic making cash donations as well as donating items for the impact. sale. Let’s get that roof on! Please contact President Karolyn Gaines 208 591-0296 to pick up donations for the garage sale and Secretary Trea- Timothy Arkoosh of Gooding recently graduated from Gonzaga university with at Bachelor of Arts, English, with surer Charmy LeaVell 208 539-0202 to volunteer. a minor in Philosophy. Mr. Arkoosh was also named to the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2015. Students must earn a 3.7 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University in downtown Spokane, Washington providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students.
July 11th
Second “Raise The Roof”
President’s List at Gonzaga University
Gooding Chamber of Commerce Event
July 10th & 11th
6:00 p.m. each night w/Slack on Saturday at 10
Admission $8.00 (Under 8 Free) ICA & IMPRA Sanctioned
Hometown Bullriding
Call 539-3565 for Registration & Info www.fairfieldidaho.net/rodeo
Flea Market
July 11th and 12th from 9 am to 4 pm
at the Valley Country Store in Gooding Spaces are $20.00 each to benefit the Gooding Chamber of Commerce Event Fund. Spaces are Approx. 14ft by 18ft (20 spots available). Contact Jeff Brekke (934-5664 Mon-Thur 8am to 5pm.) at Valley Country Store to reserve your space! Sorry, no food vendors for on-site consumption.
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Got Noxious Weeds? The Tri-County Noxious Weed Control Office, (TCC) would like to remind landowners that it is your responsibility to eradicate these invaders. Idaho Code Title 22 Chapter 24, 2407, states “It shall be the duty and responsibility of all landowners to control noxious weeds on their land and property...” and “The cost of controlling noxious weeds shall be the obligation of the landowner”. The County Control Authority is required to notify landowners of any noxious weed problem on their property. Failure to comply with said notice can result in the Control Authority having proper control methods used on said property. The law also provides “the landowner shall reimburse the county control authority for work done because of failure to comply with a control notice”. If you have received a Notice to Eradicate or know of someone that has, please contact your local Noxious Weed Control Office. Compliance is less expensive than enforcement, please call, we are here to help.
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Off The down and dirty fun of Mud Bog Racing is coming to Fairfield for the 4th of July weekend. Drivers check in starting at 10 a.m. with a drivers meeting at 1:30 ($15 pit fee). Racing begins at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 (under 12 are free). To keep cool, visit the beer garden between runs. Sponsored by the Camas Chamber of Commerce and brought to you by the Southern Idaho Mud Racing Association. Fair Board BBQ Cook-off After the mud races, be sure to head over to the City Park for the 1st Annual BBQ Cook-off sponsored by the Camas County Fair Board and local businesses. A small fee will be charged for the BBQ meal with funds going to support the Camas County Fair. The day ends with a BANG! It’s Independence Day after all. Firework are beautifully visable from the city park, so come, enjoy, and celebrate our great nation’s birthday.
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Take Me Fishing
Help kids get excited about fishing with Idaho Fish & Game’s “Take Me Fishing” program. People of any age, can fish without a license during the hours of these events if they sign in at the trailer. All other rules apply. Idaho children 13 years old and under can always fish for free. July 3rd... Village Pond in Elk Horn
Visit Your Public Library Today Wendell Public Library HOURS
11 to 5 Monday thru Friday ~ Open til 6 on Thursdays
375 1st Avenue East, Wendell ~ 536–6195
Richfield District Library 105 South Main Street ~ 487–1242 Tuesday 2-6 & Thursday 10-6
StoryTime Every Thursday - 10:30 a.m.
The Shoshone Library 211 South Rail West ~ 886–2843 ~ Open ~ Mon 12 to 5 Tue 3 to 6 Wed 12 to 7 Thur 10 to 4 Fri 12 to 5
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Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame Gears Up for Annual Inductions
The IRHF is in full swing now for fundraising activities and fun as the 2015 annual inductions, dinner, live and silent auction Saturday, August 22nd in the commercial building at the Gooding County Fairgrounds becomes closer. August 19, Noon, IRHF Representative Laura Stutzman with Gooding Valley Country Store Manager, Jeff Brekke are planning a kids rodeo with barrel racing, dummy roping and bullriding on a bucking barrel, and goat and calf to pet too! Car wash and Treager BBQ with funds to benefit the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame. Insurance and prizes are donated by the Valley Country Store. August 20, Noon “SCRAPPY” ROPING will be underway for those Under 15/Over 50/Female or never roped so choose your partner and have some fun! Open Roping with added money sponsored by Valley Country Store. “Scrappy” provided by Howard and Laura Stutzman. The Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame Ambassador Cathy Jo Ruby will be there wearing her tiara sponsored by Howard Stutzman Excavation and hand crafted & designed by Travis Clelland of T. Clelland Bits and Spurs. Raffle tickets will be available for two chances for ½ beef donated by Lonnie and Charmy LeaVell - LeaVell Cattle, Gooding and cut and wrapped by Scarrow Meats, Jerome to raise funds for the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame Youth Awards and to preserve our history. Be sure to put these dates on your calendar. Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance at the Stampede Burger in Gooding and Vickers Western Store in Twin Falls. Drawing will be held August 22 at the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Dinner.
Gooding Public Library 934–4089 ~ 306 5th Avenue West Regular Hours of Operation
Monday 12 to 5 Tuesday 1 to 8 Wednesday 10 to 5
Thursday 1 to 8 Friday 12 to 5 Saturday 9 to Noon
Camas County Public Library HOURS
Monday 12:30 to 8 Thursday 10 to 5:30 Tue, Wed & Fri 12:30 to 5:30
607 Soldier Road, Fairfield ~ 764–2553
Please Give Blood Friday, July 10th ~ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. GOODING COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Call 961-0224 or goto redcrossblood.org
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death notices
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Melrose Charles “Mel” Olson, age 61, of Ashland, Oregon, passed away at his parents’ home in Mountain Home, on Saturday, June 27, 2015, following an illness. Arrangements are under the The Gooding Senior Class of 2015 would like to thank the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Cha- following fantastic sponsors for their “Alcohol-free” Senior pel in Mountain Home. 587-0612 Party. Thanks for making their graduation night safe and
Shoshone Art in the Park
while they sit back and listen to fine fiddle music. Also on Saturday evening, Riding the Rails Lawn Mower Races will be held at the Lincoln County Rodeo Arena. Races begin at 6:00 pm with gates opening at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $5.00 per person and $2.00 for Children 12 and under. Races will feature 20 racers going around a dog leg track. This fun filled event for the entire family is a fundraiser for the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund and Lincoln County Chamber Community Projects. Come and spend the day in Shoshone for the 28th Annual Shoshone Arts in the Park. To be a part of the event or for more information, call the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce at (208) 886-9811.
Shoshone Art in the Park - Music Schedule
Saturday
9:30 to 11 a.m. – Jon & Jenni Jacobson 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Aubery & Gabe Mahannah & Afton Bates 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Idaho Old Time Fiddlers 2 to 3:30 p.m. – Johnny U and Karla 3:30 to 5 p.m. – Idaho Old Time Fiddlers
Sunday
10 to 11:30 a.m. – Matt Renner 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Johnny U and Karla 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Fiddlin Frogs 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Matt Renner
Wanted: Good Used Items
The Deseret Industries Pod is back in Fairfield and located in parking lot of the LDS Church. No large appliances, and please, donate things that can be used by someone else. Deseret Industries helps train those that are trying to learn job skills. Money generated is used to help people go to school to increase their job skills. Contact numbers to unlock the pod are Lisa Mowdy: 539-3895,
memeorable! Without all of you the wonderful night would not have possible.. Thank You! 4 Brothers Dairy, Inc Amen Vet Services American Legion Baker Insurance Big Sky Dairies Black Cat Pellet Mill Body Balance Boot Jack Dairy, Inc Bullers Custom Hay, LLC Campbell Tractor Co. City of Gooding Demaray Funeral Services Diamond A Livestock, Inc. Dr. John McLaughlin Eileen Wardell Fireman’s Benefit Fund Gary & Carolyn Coleman Glanbia Gooding Co. Foot Clinic Gooding County Gooding Co. Senior Citizens Gooding Lion’s Club Grade Tek, PLLC Gus’ Super Service Heart 6 Ranch High Desert Orthodontics Hobdy Lay Office, PLLC Jannea M. Carter JBB/AL Herefords L.M. Davenport, Inc Land Title and Escrow, Inc Locke Agency, Inc McDonald’s McGuire’s Apiary Inc. North Valley Vet Clinic, Inc Pence Farms Pierson Construction, Inc Pierson Farms, Inc ProActive Behavioral Health Ray & Laura Postma Ridley’s Ron Weed Welding, Inc Sabala Farm, Inc Sliman & Butler Irrigation St Elizabeth Church Stampede Burger Steve’s Pump Service, Inc Susan Bolton Teena and William Palacio Thomas Helicopters, Inc Toone Farms Turner, Inc Walmart Ward Orthodontics Western Spirit, Inc Wood River Engine, Inc Bickford’s Heating and Refrigeration Brockman Family Chiropractic Cheney Business Services, Inc Desert Hills Com Chruch of the Nazarene Emergency Medicine Physicians Assist First American Title Company, Inc France, Basterrechea, Wagner and Bunn Living Waters Presbyterian Church Pizzaz Pizza, Inc DBA Zeppes Progressive Dairy Source & Supplies Southern Idaho Opthamalogy
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Senior Center Menus All menus are subject to change without notice.
Wendell
536-2730 (105 West Avenue A)
Fairfield
764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)
Gooding
934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)
Lunch is served every Monday at Noon. -------------------------Mon. July 6: Come Enjoy some GREAT FOOD!
Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $5 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) Breakfast: (8 to 10) 2nd Saturday of the Month Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, please let the Center know if you have any special dietary needs such as allergies to food. -------------------------Friday, July 3 Roast Beef Tuesday, July 7 Taco Bar Wednesday, July 8 BBQ Chicken
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, July 2 Chicken Strips Monday, July 6 Spaghetti Tuesday, July 7 Baked Chicken Wednesday, July 8 Sweet & Sour Pork
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Richfield
886–2369 (218 N Rail St. W) 487–2722 130 S Main Street Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the Month (8 to 10) ----------------------Thur, July 2 (Rich) OLD STYLE BBQ Friday, July 3 (Sho) Spaghetti & French Bread Monday, July 6 (Rich) Meatloaf & Creamy Pasta Side Tuesday, July 7 (Sho) Beef Stew w/ Hot Bread Wed, July 8 (Sho) Soup & Sand w/ Fruit Pie 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.
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The Adventures of Joe Sabin #6
“Not all that is Gold Glitters”
by The Camas Bug Crew
In Joe Sabin Noxious Weed Slayer’s last encounter with White Top, he almost bought the farm, but thanks to the Camas Bug Crew he was saved and lives on to fight the good fight. In this week’s episode Joe takes on Yellow toadflax, a noxious weed in disguise. This plant is so beautiful it was originally brought in to put in flower gardens. It wasn’t long though until people realized the monster cloaked in golden yellow petals. Most people are surprised that such a gorgeous plant can be a noxious weed, but Joe and the bug crew have had to many experiences to be fooled by a pretty face. Joe explained to the crew that early vigilance was imperative when dealing with yellow toad flax because it is one of the earliest plants in the spring, and is in full bloom by May. To defeat this foe they would need to be at the top of their game from the first quarter of the weed season. This foe is a short-lived perennial that reproduces by seed and vegetative growth. Mature plants typically grow up to 0.6 m tall. Leaves are usually about 5.5 cm long, narrow, pointed at both ends, pale green, and individually connected to the central stem. Plants flower from midsummer to fall. Each fruit is approximately 5mm in diameter containing 35,000 seeds in a season which can stay viable for up to 10 years. This invasive plant is extremely toxic to livestock. With this weed on the loose not even cows where safe. Joe climbed into the Sabin stealth fighter with a payload of yellow toadflax killers, the formidable Mecinus Janthinus (MEJA). Adult MEJA are small, somewhat elongated bluish black weevils which emerge from last year’s infested yellow toadflax stems in April and May. Adult MEJA feed on toadflax stems that are at least 1 cm in diameter and feed on leaves and stems from June to midJuly before mating and laying eggs inside new shoots. The eggs typically hatch in 6-7 days. Larvae tunnel within the toadflax stem for 23 to 34 days moving no more than 3 cm from where the egg was laid. Pupation occurs within the stem. Adult feeding in stems and leaves has a limited impact on the plant. Larval mining impacts the plants by causing premature wilting of shoots and suppressing flower formation. MEJA overwinter as adults inside their pupation chamber. The effects of the weevil on the plant are reportedly enhanced under drought stress. While Joe coordinated the aerial assault, the Camas Bug Crew set up MEJA cannons on the perimeter. Bugs rained from heaven like dew on the parched landscape. The bugs commenced their work of feeding on the noxious invader. With the mop up operation in full swing, the Bug Crew continued to monitor vegetative growth and reported their findings to the county weed department and other agencies. If you see rogue patches of yellow Toadflax report them immediately to Terry Lee, Camas County’s Weed Superintendent(7311913) or the Camas Bug Crew at 316-0355.
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Lewis and Clark met Sacajawea in Kansas. They hired her as a guide to help them chart and explore the West to the Pacific Ocean. In 1804 they headed into the Colorado country formerly of Spanish ownership. The exploration party navigated the Colorado River and went westward through Arizona and California to the Pacific Ocean. On another note, J.R. Simplot, born and raised in Idaho, helped in the dehydration of potatoes for the United States during WWII. With the fertile barron lands of Ohio, Simplot moved east to raise potatoes. He became an entreprenuer of many agri-businesses. Presently we have a great contraversy over the Confederate flag. With this contraversy we have people who are trying to take down every statue of anyone dealing with the Southern States. Right or wrong, these statues and memorials are history. They are what happened. Just because we don’t believe something or don’t believe it is what actually happened, should we change history? My information about Scajawea and J.R. Simplot is an example of history being rewritten. We know as locals that what I wrote is not the truth or even the correct history because we have monuments, statues, roadside plaques, and history books. They are what happened. The issue with the Confederate flag is precevied now as, “Is it heritage or is it hate?” Someone does a tragic thing and displays a flag with it. Now it the flag becomes a symbol of bad. People are quick to make decisions when any wrong doing has been done. The original Confederate flag was designed as a symbol of unity whereas representation, taxation, and the authority to be heard were denied. During the Civil War other issues became front faced, thus creating different situations to be reckoned. Now, 150 years after the Civil War, we are trying to change history because we don’t like what happened!? There are hundreds of thousands of graves of people who would like to change history. If a person in Kentucky says the Idaho flag should be changed because it has a miner on it and Kentucky had a mining accident, would you go to the press to get a new flag? NO! Do you think we as Idaho people should be so shallow that we boycott the Mississippi flag in our capital city because it has part of the Confederate flag in its design. Wake up people! We are being quick to point fingers. When we do this we are as bad as the villians. So, to conclude with my limited space, I would like to say that the the Confederate states are our history. The Confederate flag is a flag of a zone whereas it should not be flown higher than the U.S. Flag or a state flag. The flag itself does not create hate, people do. This is my “Cup of Tee” with a flag. (P.S. Maybe all U.S. Flags should be Tee made in the U.S. instead of China.) Hurd
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The Camas Athletic Booster Club is selling raffle tickets for TWO 3-Day passes to the Mountain Home Music Festival to be held July 31st thru August 2nd. Tickets are $10 each and only 500 raffle tickets will be sold. The winner will be drawn on July 11th at the Camas County Rodeo.
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The argument in favor of same-sex marriage is quite simple and it is based on the 14th Amendment. Marriage is (as far as the government is concerned) a contract in which two individuals agree to share in common their lives and assets, and neither the federal government nor the states have any compelling reason to deny those individuals the benefits of that contract. The 14th Amendment applies to marriage because a conLincoln County 4-H Teen Association tract is property, and as the amendment says, no state shall Awarded $3000 Rural Community Grant deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. Northwest Farm Credit Services is proud to award the That, however, is not what the U.S. Supreme Court said Lincoln County 4-H Teen Association in Shoshone, ID a in it’s ruling. Instead, Justice Kennedy wrote a long con$3000 Northwest FCS/CoBank Rural Community Grant voluted redefinition of marriage and based his opinion on Award. The grant will be used to help fund a trip to Pennanother part of the 14th Amendment that says no state shall sylvania in June of 2015 for an interstate exchange. deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protec Lincoln County 4-H Teen Association, Kerry Thompson tion of the laws. Justice Kennedy also said that “marriage” said “Thank you Northwest Farm Credit Services for the is essentially an unnamed right, arguing that the Due ProRural Community Grant for our Lincoln County 4-H Teen cess Clause extends to “certain personal choices central to Association. We are very excited about our 4-H interstate individual dignity and autonomy.” exchange with Pennsylvania youth and these funds will Far from settling this matter, the U.S. Supreme Court has help make this journey possible. In addition, we will be made a tangled mess of this issue by turning it into a moral using these funds to further the leadership skills of our debate rather than delivering a legal ruling. 4-H teens while teaching them more about agriculture in In addition, the ambiguity of this ruling will likely open Idaho. Thank you for this great opportunity.” up other legal challenges based on “certain personal choic Northwest FCS is committed to helping rural commues.” For example, 14 states in the nation do not recognize nities succeed. This year Northwest FCS, with support concealed carry permits from the other 36 states. It is now from CoBank, has awarded 46 rural grants totaling nearly being argued that concealed carry permits are a “personal $100,150. Since 2007, Northwest FCS has presented 399 choice” protected by the Due Process Clause. rural grants totaling more than $810,900. The next rural The one thing in the Supreme Court’s ruling that was not grant deadline is October 1, 2015. If you are a Northwest ambiguous is the court’s firm statement that First AmendFCS customer and think your rural project may be eligible, ment rights are still protected. “...religions, and those who visit northwestfcs.com for more information. adhere to religious doctrines, may continue to advocate with Northwest FCS is a customer-owned financial cooperative utmost, sincere conviction that, by divine precepts, sameproviding financing and related services to agricultural, sex marriage should not be condoned... the same is true of forestry and fisheries business owners in Montana, Idaho, those who oppose same-sex marriage for other reasons.” Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Northwest FCS provides This statement means that churches, and individuals, can approximately $13 billion in loans and is a member of the not be forced to participate in something they find objecFarm Credit System, a nationwide network of borrowtionable, nor do they have to remain silent in their objecowned lending institutions that provide approximately $217 tion. That freedom, however, will likely be challenged... billion in loans to rural America. For more information, go over and over again. to northwestfcs.com. Photo: From left to right: Patrick Taber, Northwest FCS and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank Cleo Spencer, Mya Ramirez, Kaylinn Freeman, Kerry also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to afThompson, Jasmyn Brown and Jorge Rizas filiated Farm Credit associations serving approximately 70,000 CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing
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Family Dogs Can Be Harmful to Young Wildlife
Summer is a great time for the entire family to enjoy Idaho’s outdoors. For many, that includes the family dog. While hiking with your pet is a great way to enjoy time on the trail, it also increases the chance of an unexpected conflict with wildlife. Idaho Fish and Game reminds dog owners that their loving pet can be harmful to area wildlife, especially upland game birds and even deer fawns. Even the most well-mannered dog can give in to the temptation to chase another animal when the opportunity arises. To avoid potential conflicts, the best solution is to be a responsible dog owner and leash your pet when hiking. Doing so will help make summer safer for you, your pet, and the wildlife you may encounter along the trail. Wildlife comes equipped with teeth, claws and hooves that can seriously injure or kill your pet. In addition, a dog that chases young wildlife may end up being chased by a protective parent right back to you. Fish & Game has received numerous recent reports of dogs harassing young upland game birds. Dogs don’t have to kill birds to be considered a problem. Often just separating the young from their parents for a short time can lead to their death. Earlier this spring, Fish and Game also received several deer fawns injured by dogs. With many recreationists and their dogs planning to enjoy Idaho’s outdoors this summer, numerous conflicts can arise when the nearby woods hold a bounty of young wildlife.
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Serving with all Gentleness & Compassion... The Courier News ~ 888-934-1862 SENATOR CRAPO CSI Summer Plant Sale The College of Southern Idaho Horticulture program still Supreme Court Right To Consider has lots of nice plants for sale for as little as $2 each as it Consumers In Ruling Against EPA sells off student projects from the past school year.
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said the U.S. Supreme Court ruled correctly today when it ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency and in favor of consumers, state, and industry in striking down unreasonable rules against power plants. “The economic costs to consumers paying for energy must be considered when the government seeks to regulate energy production, be they from coal, oil or other sources,” Crapo said. “The Supreme Court ruled wisely in recognizing that Americans pay for the energy decisions made by federal agencies like the EPA. Whether it is water or energy, the economic damage to Americans must be recognized.” Crapo noted that while Congress debates ways to diversify the nation’s energy portfolio, it should take into account what the costs are for consumers and make any moves in a measured way. The nation’s high court ruled today that the EPA must take into account federal regulations that could cost billions a year---increases that will be seen in the energy bills of power customers. ~~~~~
SENATOR RISCH Supreme Court ~ King v. Burwell
U.S. Sen. Jim Risch issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on King v. Burwell: “I am disappointed but not particularly surprised by the Supreme Court’s ruling. Because of the disaster that Obamacare has visited on most Americans, we have worked to try to repeal it and replace it with a system that is patient- and provider-driven, provides substantially more patient choice and is substantially less expensive than Obamacare. Since it is obvious that Obamacare is going to need at least substantial change, and more appropriately, full replacement, we will continue to pursue that over the next 574 days.”
Busy B’s Market
at the Billingsley Creek Barn in Hagerman
(17986 Hwy 30 ~ 1/2 mile north of Hagerman) Great gift items available from our many venders Handmade Hats, Crochet & Knit items Fresh Breads, Homemade Pies Jams & Jellies, Jewelry, and Novelties Breakfast and Lunch served all day Venders needed: call Bill 358-1409
Plants still available include a big selection of cacti and succulents, lots of hanging baskets and houseplants, dish gardens, many ferns, ficus trees, English ivy, geraniums, and alyssum. Very few vegetable plants remain. Prices are excellent; everything must go. Visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Sales are final and must be cash or checks only, please. For more information, please contact Munns at 732-6431 or at cmunns@csi.edu
•Classified Employment
Lincoln County Housing Authority has a job opening for the caretaker position in Richfield at the Sawtooth Lodges. We are looking for some one to take care of the grounds and maintain the apartments in Richfield. Duties include but are not limited to; See to safety and needs of tenants Mow lawns and service mowers etc. Maintain flower beds Maintain sprinkler system Remove snow in winter General maintenance of the apartments & laundry room Applicants must have good people skills with the elderly and live in the Richfield area. Please send a resume to: Lincoln County Housing Authority Attn: Shauna Porter 340 South 750 East Dietrich, Idaho 83324 If you have any questions please contact Shauna Porter at 208-544-2424.
Apartments for Rent
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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•Classified Employment
►The Gooding County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for one Full Time Detention Deputy. Position open until filled. Starting Salary: 27,000/yr. Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age High School Diploma or G.E.D Be able to pass the P.O.S.T. physical test Work rotating weekends, holidays, day shift, or night shift Valid Idaho driver’s license Pass a poly-graph Must pass back ground check Applications may be picked up at the Gooding County Sheriff’s Office at 624 Main St. Gooding. Questions concerning employment can be directed to SSgt. Peter or Sgt. Eckert.
House For Sale
►Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Country home in pristine, tran-
quil Fairfield neighborhood. Comfortably nestled on 40 acres plus barn, triple garage and out buildings. 487 South 225 East. Asking $284,800. Owner occupied. Sun Land Investments: 208-726-3046 or 208-788-6523. STELLA GRAY
Camas, Gooding, Lincoln counties
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Buttercup Mountain Growers
218 N Willow Creek Road ~ Fairfield, Idaho ~ 961-0426 Hanging Baskets ~ 1 gal. Garden Plants Available Tomatoes, Peppers, Tomatillos, Squash, Cucs, Zucs & Pumpkins Herb baskets also available Call or e-mail to schedule a visit, hope to see you soon. buttercupmountaingrowers@yahoo.com
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For Sale
►HAND CRAFTED Picnic Table / Bench (Converts) THREE SI ZES!!! $150/$250/$300. Send a text to 208-420-2696 (Shoshone).
►Small Wooden Breakfast Table and 4 chairs. $25 Call 208-401-6231. ►BigO EuroTour tires. p225/75R15. Good Condition. All four $60. Call 420-6699 (Fairfield)
►Briggs and Stratton 7000kw back up Generator. New, still in the box, model 01975-0, Never installed. $800.00 Call 886-2908 and leave a message if no answer (Shoshone)
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►Butcher pigs. 3 ready to go now. 225-250 lbs. Very healthy nice pigs $250. Call or text 208-863-5569 (Fairfield)
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►Firewood for Sale: Mixspecies, full length logs delivered by truck, approx 15 cord. Taking orders now for summer delivery. Call 208-921-6493. ►Custom Wood Windows, includes hardware, screens, and wood shutters. Also, interier Doug Fir panel wood doors. All in good condition. Call 727-9447. ►Beautiful Entertainment Center, cream colored with cabinet and shelves. $100. Call 720-1592.
Services ►Timberland Management: Do you own timberland? Would you like to thin out dead or undesireable trees and reduce fire hazard? Is it too much to handle on your own? Call 208-921-6493. ►Complete Health Care Insurance Agency Desiree’ DeGiorgio, Owner AgencyBroker. 208-340-0544. Serving all Ages & all of Idaho. desireeshealthcare@hotmail. com. Idaho Agent #45061. ►Wood Furniture Repair: reglue joints. Call 490-3750. ►Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 9345288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available. ►PATCH holes in anything replace Broken Zippers of all kinds. Hemming, Pants, Dresses, etc. Call Kathy 837-6267. ►Looking for scrap metal. Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. ► Hollenbeck Construction. Call 481-0320.
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