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103rd Camas Pioneer Picnic!!! July 17, 2016! Fairfield City Park! Noon to 4 ~ Dining at 1 from Marshall Ralph
History repeats itself again! Again! One of the West’s greatest historic outdoor potluck picnics will be held this weekend, and it’s Free! The Camas Pioneer Picnic Association has dedicated this program to a celebration of the centenary of Fairfield’s founding (in 1916! Do the math!), observations by Judge Varin about the evolution of order and law on the Camas Prairie, and a progress report on the ongoing restoration of the George Carrico informational sign at the Johnson Hill overlook site - the carving mysteriously disappeared some years ago. Other activities will include a performance by the
Idaho Old Time Fiddlers, and a performance of the Camas anthem, “O Camas My Camas,” written by the late Ralph Croner. The Picnic will also feature the big Camas history timeline exhibit! The first Camas Pioneer Picnic was held in 1913 in the then-bustling town of Soldier, Idaho, just two miles north of today’s bustling town of Fairfield, now the Camas County seat. Since then, the Camas Pioneer Picnic, organized by the Camas Pioneer Picnic Association, has taken place every summer, in foul weather and (mostly) fair, to celebrate the first inhabitants of the Camas Prairie and their contemporary successors in a big community potluck! It’s a 103 years of potluck picnic perfection, an unbroken chain of three-bean salads, roast beef, startling jello dishes, brownies, cookies, green salads, mac and cheese, scalloped pota-
toes, etc., reaching back to the young years of the 20th Century! Imagine! Think about it! The Camas Pioneer Picnic has survived annually from the age of horse and buggies and steam tractors, through the age of the automobile, to the space age, into the computer age, and into whatever age comes next! Over all that time, the Camas picnickers have seen good harvests and lean, peace and war, bounty and depressions, birth and loss, industries go, and industries arrive. The Pioneer Picnic has survived, giving Camas Pioneers old and young a summer afternoon dedicated to honoring together those have come, and who have passed, in our high Idaho valley beneath the sun. The picnic is free, and all are heartily invited. Chicken, beef and drinks will be provided, and picnickers are requested to bring a salad, dessert or side dish for the big table. Picnickers may wish to bring chairs or stumps or something to sit on, though a fair amount of seating will be on site in the park.
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Timmerman Junction Meeting
The Idaho Transportation Department will hold a community advisory committee meeting Thursday (July 14) to gather additional input about potential future safety improvements for the U.S. 20 and Idaho 75 (Timmerman Junction) intersection. Comments from the meeting will be used to further develop safety alternatives for the project. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at 10 a.m. at the Blaine County Courthouse (206 1st Ave. South, Suite #300, Hailey, ID 83333). During the meeting, ITD will present and gather input on potential safety improvements being studied for the Timmerman Junction. This will be the second meeting of the Timmerman Junction study advisory committee. ITD introduced the study and alternatives at the first advisory meeting in April. A third advisory committee meeting will be held this fall. All meetings are open to the public. To learn more, visit http:// itd.idaho.gov/projects/d4/
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Attention All Preschooler Parents:
Story time at the Camas Public Library is every Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. There will also be crafts at the end. Please come and join us for a good story and crafts.
Food Bank in Fairfield:
The Lighthouse Food Pantry will be open this Friday, July 15th, 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.
Summer Rodeos
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death & Service notices
The family of Willard Wilson invites you to help them celebrate his life on July 16th, at 11 a.m. There will be bbq and drinks, please bring a side dish. (If you want something stronger than soda feel free to bring your own). The Wilson residence is located 8 miles west of Fairfield, a mile and a half north. Come, share your memories.
----Susan L. Legarreta, 69, a resident of Gooding, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. A private celebration is planned. ----Joshua Levi Myers-Christopherson, 33, a resident of Wendell, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at his home in Wendell. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, July 13th at Demaray’s Wendell Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at 11 am, on Saturday, July 16th at the Wendell Senior Center, 380 1st Ave. East in Wendell. ----Walter R. Beerly, 97, a Gooding resident, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at DeSano Place Suites Assisted Care in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending with Demaray Funeral Service. ----Richard Reeves, 76, a Gooding resident, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at his home in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending with Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
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Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo July 23-31, 2016!
Junior Rodeo - July 23rd Horse Pull - July 26th Ranch Rodeo - July 27th Parade & Pro Rodeo - July 28th Pro Rodeo - July 29th United Truck & Tractor Pull - July 30 Antique Tractor Pull - July 31st
Reptile Mingle
On Saturday, July 16th, the Hagerman Fossil Beds Visitor Center (221 N State Street in Hagerman) will host a special program on reptiles. Laura Browarny, the Herrett Center’s Coordinator of Education and Collections, will present a Reptile Mingle from 11 a.m to 12 noon. She has selected some of her favorite snakes and lizards from the Herrett Center’s reptile collection to join her at the event. The presentation will include facts on reptiles - weird diets, strange habits, and funny tricks. Visitors will have the opportunity to touch and even handle some of the reptiles at the end of the program! 933-4105 or www.nps.gov/hafo.
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VBS & Tent Revival
Foothills Baptist Church in Fairfield will be hosting a Vacation Bible School and a Tent Revival starting on July 17th. Guest music and message will be provided by Jeff Gore and Steve Cody. Tent Revival will be held each evening (Sunday thru Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. VBS will start Monday (July 18th) at 9:00 a.m. On Sunday, July 17th, regular service will be at 11 a.m. At 5:00 p.m. there will be a BBQ. Everyone is Welcome!
Gooding County Historical Society
“Wednesday Night Speaker Series”
Gooding County Historical Society will be hosting their monthly Speaker Night on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Gooding County Museum (273 Euskadi Lane in Gooding). Liz Haugee will give a presentation entitled “Who Turns 100 This Year?” Liz is a Community Education Representative for Idaho Power Company and will speak about their Centennial as Gooding County has 8 power plants within its borders. The lecture will begin at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend the presentation; and refreshments will be served following the lecture. If you would like more information or have questions about the Wednesday Speaker Night, please contact the Gooding County Historical Society at (208) 934-5318, Joani Pauls at (208) 934-5366, Kris Quigley at (208) 4907466, or email at goodingcountymuseum@yahoo.com
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Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Meeting
A public meeting for the Lincoln County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2016 update is scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Lincoln County Disaster Services and the Hazards & Climate Impacts Research Center (HazCIRC) will facilitate discussions on the update process, assessing the hazards and risks to the county, and proposed actions to mitigate future lives and dollars lost. The public is highly encouraged to attend and participate in these discussions and provide feedback. The public is also highly encouraged to complete a survey related to hazards located at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/LincolnCountyHMS The meeting will be held at the Lincoln County Community Center.
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Paloma Jane Wheeler
Paloma Jane Wheeler, 83, a resident of Gooding, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Heritage Care Center in Twin Falls. Paloma “the dove” was born on September 4, 1932 in Arriola, Colorado, the daughter of Albert and Earcy Bell (Gilpin) Swaim. They had two children, William and Paloma. After the death of her mother in 1938, the family moved to Boise, Idaho and her father later remarried and the family grew again to include four more brothers and three sisters. She married William Wheeler on January 31, 1948. Together her and Bill had four children, William Jr., Lorretta, Darwin and Pamela. Paloma retired from service work for the Gooding School District and later ran the Wheeler Second Hand Store together with her husband, Bill, until his passing in 1994. She also volunteered for the Gooding Hospital Auxiliary. She loved the company and caring for of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing pool, exercising and other activities at the Gooding Senior Center, listening to the Old Time Fiddlers and regularly attended the senior breakfast with family members from in and out of town. She is survived by: her sons, William (Paula) Wheeler and Darwin Wheeler; her daughter, Lorretta (Lance) Wise; nine grandchildren, Kary Jones, Shelly (Shane) Bates, Joey (Derek) Lancaster, Jenny (Darin) Hamann, Julie (Sam) Patterson, Brandy (Mark) Brien, Rocky Wheeler, Chris Richards, Dani Royce, Laura (Brian) Erickson and Tim Berg; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, William and Robert Swaim; and many more friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Albert and Earcy Bell Swaim; her husband, William Wheeler; her brother, William Swaim; daughter, Pamela Richards; and grandson, Kevin Wheeler. A special thanks to the staff and many friends at Heritage Assisted Living. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gooding Senior Center 308 Senior Avenue Gooding, Idaho 83330. Cremation arrangements will take place under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel, with a private inurnment to take place at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.
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Alma L. Strong
Alma L. Strong, 86, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at her home in Wendell. Alma was born on October 27, 1929 in Hagerman, Idaho, the third daughter of Emmett and Olive Bartlett. She was raised and educated in Wendell. She lived 85 of her 87 years in the Wendell area. Alma married Albert Strong on November 13, 1948 in Elko, Nevada. Bert and Alma were married 47 years and lived on the family farm outside Wendell. Alma worked at St. Benedict’s Hospital in Jerome for 30 years. She loved her work and really enjoyed her grandkids, Kris Miller and Kallie Forsberg. Bert passed away on August 21, 1995. She is survived by: two daughters, Cheryl M. Strong of Tucson, Arizona and Diana K. Strong Maas of Twin Falls; her three brothers, Stanley, Emmett and John; her sister, Alice Talbert; her grandchildren, Kris Miller, Kallie Forsberg and Brent Strong; and great grandchildren, Chase and Hannah Miller, Dylan, Drew and Daniel Forsberg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Strong; her son, Roger Strong Lee; two brothers, Edwin and Steve; and two sisters, Ann and Effie. A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Wendell Cemetery in Wendell.
Kelli Behunin York
Kelli Behunin York, 47, a resident of Gooding, died Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Rupert. Kelli was born on March 1, 1969 in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of Eugene and Donna Behunin. She was raised and educated in Gooding. Kelli is survived by: her parents, Gene and Donna Behunin of Gooding; two sons, Chris Behunin and Cody Frazier, both of Twin Falls; two daughters, Jennifer Holmes of North Carolina and Lisa Darrow of Georgia; three brothers, Terry Behunin and Brian Behunin, both of Gooding and Rodney Behunin of California; one sister, Kristine Mink of Gooding; four grandchildren, Alexxa, Orrin, Crimson and Arya; and her grandmother, Marylou Christensen of Pocatello. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial followed at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. To all friends and family, this is not a goodbye, it a “Until we meet again.”
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Harland Dean “Harry” Surplus
Harland Dean “Harry” Surplus, 84, a resident of Wendell, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home in Wendell. Harry was born August 21, 1931, in Burlington Junction, Missouri, the son of Marvin and Myrtle Surplus. He married Nona M Ferguson, in Oceanside, California on August 28, 1965. Harry enlisted and retired from the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Dean Surplus, of Vernal, Utah. A celebration of life was held on Friday, July 8, 2016, at the Wendell High School Auditorium. The family asks that memorial contributions in Harry’s name be made to Loaves & Fishes - P.O. Box 53, Wendell, Idaho 83355. Donations to Loaves & Fishes may also be made at any Farmers Nation Bank Branch. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Marion Eugene Mason
Marion Eugene Mason, 78, a resident of Wendell, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Marion was born July 20, 1937 in Montrose, Colorado, to Gurnie Alonzo and Letha Mason. He was raised and educated in Arkansas and Colorado. He married Lois Parker on March 27, 1964, in Jerome, Idaho. Marion is survived by his wife, Lois; 5 daughters, Linda Elmer, Lucretia Mason, Stephanie Gibson, Dana Mason and Carol Roadcap; 2 brothers, John Mason and Dick Mason; 3 sisters, Pauline Lower, Thelma Russell and Cassie McDonnell; 9 grandchildren, Amber Nicosia, Josh Berry, Seth Mason, Stephanie Legg, Marion Mason, Bresha Reynolds, Grant Roadcap, Gordon Roadcap and Rickey Tunstall. Marion is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, Mercedes Berry, Kyler Nicosia, Shaylynn Mason, Brylee Mason Breleigh Legg and Avery Legg. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 6 brothers. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Wendell. Burial at the Wendell Cemetery.
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Frank John Pamplona
Frank John Pamplona, age 54, of Gooding, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 1, 2016 surrounded by family. Frank was born in San Jose, California on July 9, 1961. He graduated from Merced High School and married Kim Higginbotham soon after. The birth of their first son, Dustin was on September 8, 1985, and their second son, Josh was born on December 10, 1987. Frank worked in construction, building and development, repaired Section 8 homes, and enjoyed his time with his family. In 2003 the family moved to Gooding, Idaho, where he drove truck and operated heavy equipment for a few local companies. In the beginning of 2016, he started working for the River Christian Fellowship in Twin Falls doing God’s work. He enjoyed Karaoke--which, by the way, he was pretty good at--watching NASCAR racing and the Raiders, riding his Harley Davidson, watching TV, camping, and spending time with his friends and family. Frank is survived by: his two sons, Dustin and Josh Pamplona, and their wives, Crystal and Nekane; his four grandchildren, Clayton 9, Caleb 6, Casey 5, and Lydia 3; his two sisters, Olivia Prader and Inez LePenske; his two brothers, Ernie and John Pamplona; his mother, Maria, and stepdad, Al Saude; eight nieces and nephews, seven great nieces and nephews, plus so many more amazing friends and family. Frank is preceded in death by his father, John Vaz Pamplona; his sister, Edolina; and his brother, Paul. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Demaray’s Funeral Home in Gooding, with Pastor Mike Kestler of the River Christian Fellowship of Twin Falls officiating. Burial was at the Wendell Cemetery.
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Ginger L. Fernandez, 63, a resident of Wendell, passed away Friday, June Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 24, 2016 at her home in Wendell. Gin-------------------------ger was born on June 3, 1953, in Sioux Friday, July 15... Chili con Carne Falls, South Dakota, to Berdell L. and Monday, July 18... Ranch Chicken Delores F. Duncan. She was raised and Wednesday, July 20... Baked Salmon educated in Tacoma, Washington. Ginger is survived by 1 son, Steven Taylor, of Castleford, Idaho; 1 brother, 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street) Jasper (Teresa) Duncan, of Beaufort, Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon. South Carolina; and 3 sisters, Luke -------------------------e Bailey, Carol Horstman, and Karla Sutton, all of Wendell, th Friday, July 15... Broccoli Soup & Sandwiches Music by s r Monday, July 18... Chicken Fried Steak Fiddle Idaho. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Mark Taylor; her parents; and 1 brother, Gary Miller. A celebration of life was held on Friday, July 1, 2016, at Wil886–2369 (218 N Rail St. W) 487–2722 130 S Main Street low Creek Camp Ground outside of Fairfield. Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested) Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the Month (8 to 10) ----------------------Chef Salad & Banana Cream Pie Thur, July 14 (Rich) Jesus Gomez-Rangel, 55, a Friday, July 15 (Sho) Baked Potato Bar resident of Gooding, passed Monday, July 18 (Rich) Pizza, Salad & Brownies away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Tuesday, July 19 (Sho) Wieners & Sauerkraut St. Alphonsus Regional MediWed, July 20 (Sho) Soup, Sand & Peach Pie cal Center in Boise.
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Jesus was born June 9, 1961, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Severiano Gomez and Raquel Rangel. He was raised and educated in Mexico. He married Aurora Alarcon Ceballos on February 10, 1980, in Michoacán, Mexico. Jesus immigrated to the United States in the 1980’s and has lived and raised his family in Gooding for the past 24 years. Jesus is survived by his wife, Aurora; 2 sons, Ismael, and Jesus, Jr.; 3 daughters, Danelia, Lorena and Maria Seleni, all of Gooding, Idaho; 2 brothers, Erasmo, of Idaho Falls and Basilio, of Washington; 6 sisters, Arminda, of Mexico, Graciela, of Glenns Ferry, Ana, Migdalea, both of Mexico, Beatriz, of Boise and Matilde, of Mexico; 9 grandchildren, Carlos, Marcos, Mickey, Erick, Tony, Julian, Kamila, Belen and Jayden. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Armando Gomez; and his father Severiano Gomez. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 1, 2016, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Gooding. Arrangements under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Share condolences and memories at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Vance Canara McHan
Vance Canara McHan, 51, of Gooding, Idaho always said he wanted to die while crossing the finish line of a great race. He has completed an amazing race that began on October 14, 1964 in Gooding when he was born to Vard and Crystal McHan, and ended on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home in Gooding after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. Vance was the oldest of 9 children. He was raised on a dairy farm in Wendell, where he attended school and graduated from Wendell High School in 1983. After graduation he served a LDS mission to Tennessee Nashville in 1983-85. After his mission he married his sweetheart, Karen Grover, in the Logan Utah Temple. They recently celebrated their 30th anniversary on June 26th. Vance and Karen were blessed with 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters. Vance loved his children deeply and was very involved in their lives. Many of the activities he was involved with happened because he wanted to be with his children. Vance coached Gooding Rec district soccer for the many years that his children were involved with that sport. He coached Gooding Rec district football for 2 years when his son, Mike wanted to do that. When his oldest son, Chris started running cross country in high school, it was a natural fit for Vance to become the assistant coach. He coached cross country for about 15 years and loved that sport and working with the youth. He loved running with them and developed a deep friendship with many of his runners. Vance was very involved in Scouting. Beginning with when he was a youth he loved the Scouting program. He earned his Eagle Scout Badge at age 14 and continued to be involved in scouting at many levels since that time. He loved serving as scoutmaster, and in recent years he loved helping youth receive their Eagle Awards by being the advancement chairman over that. Vance loved music. He enjoyed singing in the Gooding community Christmas cantata for many years, usually with at least one of his children. Vance valued hard work and taught his children to work hard by working alongside them doing paper routes and mowing lawns. After Vance and Karen married, they lived in Kimberly and then Rupert. He loved his employers in Rupert; the Bailey family became family to him. It was a difficult decision to leave their employment and move to Gooding near family in 1992. Vance became a crop advisor for Valley Co-op, then Landview fertilizer, and finally Simplot Grower Solutions the past 12 years. He loved his job and made many close friends. He loved the loyalty of his customers over the years. Vance was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings over the years, including as a counselor to 3 Bishops, on the Wendell
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Stake High Council, and recently as Bishop of the Gooding 1st Ward. He loved when he served as the chorister in Primary and taught early morning seminary because he was working closely with youth. Vance loved his family deeply. He was very involved in the lives of not only his children, but his nieces and nephews, and a stray or two that became family. He truly enjoyed developing a relationship with them and serving as a role model for them. He is survived by his wife, Karen; three sons, Chris (Kathy) of Elko, Nevada; Nathan of Boise, Idaho; Michael (Katie) of Gooding; and three daughters, Jessica (Josh) Payne of Orem, Utah; Lisa, serving a LDS mission in West Virginia, Charleston; and Camilla, Gooding; and 6 beloved grandchildren, with another due in September. Vance is also survived by his mother, Crystal, of Gooding; 6 brothers, Cameron (Pam) of Rupert, Idaho; Eric (Katrina) of Gooding; Lance (Heather) of Kuna, Idaho; Ty of Gooding; Drue (Kristy) of Kuna; and Adam (Heather) of Chicago, Illinois; and 2 sisters, Holly (Dan) Jeffers of Parma, Idaho; and Robyn of Richfield, Idaho. Also surviving Vance is his mother-in-law, Glenna Grover, Karen’s 5 sisters and 2 brothers, and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Vance was preceded in death by his father, Vard, and fatherin-law, Richard. Vance desired that everyone know of his testimony. “I have a deep and abiding faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and hope that my actions over the years provided proof that I gave my soul to Him. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has provided me a way to help and assist in God’s work. The Book of Mormon has given me strength and helped me to know that Jesus is the Lord and Savior”. We as a family believe in the plan of salvation. We know we will be with Vance again and be a family through the eternities because of the sealing power accessed in the Lord’s temples. The family would love to have your memories of Vance written down and shared with us to help his posterity know him and the man he was. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel; and on Wednesday from 10:00 am until service time at the Gooding L.D.S. Church. A funeral service for Vance will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gooding. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Pacific Lamprey at Boise’s MK Nature Center
By Mike Demick, Conservation Information Supervisor Visitors to the Fish & Game MK Nature Center now have the opportunity to see one of Idaho’s most unique, but rarely talked about animals: Pacific lamprey. Fish managers at the Nez Perce Tribe will deliver three lamprey to the Nature Center on Monday, July 11 to give visitors the opportunity to see these amazing fish close-up through one of the center’s large aquariums. Pacific lamprey, sometimes incorrectly referred to as eels, are the least understood of Idaho’s native fish. They are anadromous, meaning they are born in fresh water, then migrate to salt water, and return to fresh water to spawn. They are also the most primitive fish in Idaho, their ancestors dating back 500 million years. They have no bone, only cartilage, and swim without paired fins. Since they lack jaws, they obtain their food through a sucking disk. Adults migrate at the same time as spring Chinook salmon, reaching headwater streams by September. They spend the winter there and spawn between April and July in sandy gravel areas. Once the eggs hatch, the juveniles burrow in sandy areas for up to six years, feeding on plankton. When they reach five to twelve inches, young lamprey, called amocetes, start drifting downstream toward the ocean and develop eyes and a toothy mouth. In the ocean they are parasitic, attaching themselves to other fish. They can grow to almost 27 inches in the two years they spend in the ocean before they head upstream to spawn, often catching a ride on adult salmon and steelhead. Once residing in all waters where salmon and steelhead lived, recent observations have been limited to some tributaries in the Clearwater and Salmon River drainages. The Nature Center is located at 600 South Walnut Street behind Fish and Game Headquarters.
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Many of us are dated by some of the things we did as regular activities. Listed below may be one of those “guess my age” things, learning curve for many, or just plain regular life. If you don’t know about some, you may have to strike up a conversation with someone. Water was drank garden hoses and tin cups - bottled water was unheard of. A phone was a rotary phone on a party line. Stores were closed on Sundays. Gas pumps accepted one dollar bills similar to a car wash. There were no plastic “do all cards.” Eating out still wasn’t “fast food.” It was sometimes called a picnic. Tattoos were usually seen on military personnel. There were three channels on TV and they were off the air at midnight, substituted by black and white dots. TV news was creditable. Drive-in movies were family outings. Popcorn was manually popped on an electric stove. Catsup was the dipping sauce for potato chips. A tetanus shot was almost major surgery. Sideburns were in fashion. You licked the metal lid on the can of pudding. Milk had cream on it, and it was 3¢/pint. Tires were bias ply. Stick shifts were standard in cars, wing windows were air conditioning, and cigarette lighters were used to light cigarettes. Music albums were vinyl records. Bic pens and tablets with paper were carried everywhere. Checks were accepted everywhere. Plastic was Tupperware. Corn syrup was only used for pancakes, candies, and icing on a cake. You could call the radio station and advertise your items for sale. .22 shells cost $4.88 for 500. You got your drivers license at the age of 14. Nestle Quick and Tang were drinks of choice. Marbles were a game of skill and Monopoly involved half the family. Parking meters were on every street downtown. Someone said people landed on the moon? A hand shake was all you needed in a business transaction. Your bicycle had a banana seat. The 20 feet from a river edge was owned by nobody and everyone had access. Gold Strike stamps were awarded at the grocery store as purchase rewards. You bought peanutbutter in a reusable mug. Pacman and Pong were highlights such as a pinball machine that only went to 100. Auctions were live. You paid your power bill at Idaho Power and your phone at Mountain Bell instead of sending it elsewhere. You road in the back window of the car or the rear of a station wagon. You tuned your FM radio in to another state. Gas was 3 gal/$1, later going to 58¢/gallon. The “Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag” was done every day. This is my “Cup of Tee” revisited. Tee Hurd
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Road Work on Highway 75
A 10-mile-long paving project paired with two culvert replacements and bridge rehabilitation work begins Monday (July 18) along Idaho 75 in southern Blaine County. The pavement-preservation project will extend the life of the existing roadway and the Richfield Canal bridge. The initial phase of the project will replace a stormwater culvert and rebuild the roadway at another culvert — both located near milepost 100 about two miles south of the U.S. 20 intersection (Timmerman Junction). At both existing culvert crossings, the roadway foundation has settled, resulting in cracking and a dip. Repairs and rehabilitation will also take place on the bridge over the Richfield Canal and the driving surface. During this project, traffic will be reduced to one lane at each location with temporary traffic signals controlling the flow of traffic through the work zones. Drivers can expect minor delays up to five minutes long at each location. Following bridge and culvert work, an asphalt overlay will be placed over the entire stretch of Idaho 75 between the Richfield Canal and the U.S. 20 intersection. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the active work area of the construction zone. Drivers should watch for flaggers and expect delays of up to 15 minutes. A pilot car will be in operation and a 15-foot width limit will be in effect.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WATER MEETINGS
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) will be conducting public meetings regarding the possible creation of a ground water management area for the Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer (ESPA), the aquifer stretching across a broad section of southern Idaho, from Ashton to King Hill, which is fed in part by inflow from tributary basins. A ground water management area is defined by Idaho Code Section 42-233b as: “…any ground water basin or designated part thereof which the director of the department of water resources has determined may be approaching the conditions of a critical ground water area.” Idaho Code Section 42-233a defines a critical ground water area as: “… any ground water basin, or designated part thereof, not having sufficient ground water to provide a reasonably safe supply for irrigation of cultivated lands, or other uses in the basin at the then current rates of withdrawal, or rates of withdrawal projected by consideration of valid and outstanding applications and permits, as may be determined and designated, from time to time, by the director of the department of water resources.” The ESPA has declined significantly since the mid 1950s. Two key questions before the Director are: (1) whether the ESPA may be approaching the conditions of a critical ground water area, and (2) if yes, what should be the boundary of the ground water management area? Any interested persons wishing to learn more about this action or desiring to express their opinion are urged to attend. Listed below are the scheduled meeting dates and locations.
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July 25, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus Building 1050 Fox Acres Road - Hailey, Idaho 83333
July 25, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
Butte County High School Auditorium 120 N. Water Street - Arco, Idaho 83213
July 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
West Jefferson School District Auditorium 1256 East 1500 North - Terreton, Idaho 83450
July 26, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 1098 Golden Beauty Drive - Rexburg, Idaho 83440
July 26, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Blackfoot Senior Center 20 East Pacific - Blackfoot, Idaho 83221
July 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Best Western 1415 Bench Road - Pocatello, Idaho 83201
July 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Marsh Valley Senior Center 21 S. Main Street - Downey, Idaho 83234
July 27, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
Raft River High School Auditorium 55 1st West - Malta, Idaho 83342
July 27, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Best Western/Burley Inn & Convention Center 800 N. Overland Avenue - Burley, Idaho 83318
July 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Jerome Middle School 520 10th Avenue West - Jerome, Idaho 83338
More information can be found on IDWR’s website: www.idwr.idaho.gov.
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Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a fall Chinook salmon fishing season to open September 1 on parts of the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers. Commissioners approved the 2016 fall Chinook fishing seasons during their meeting in Jerome on July 7th. Fall chinook fishing on the Snake River will be open from the Washington-Idaho border upstream to Hells Canyon Dam. Fishing on the Snake River from the Idaho Border to Cliff Mountain Rapids (about a mile downstream of Hells Canyon Dam) is scheduled to be open until Oct.31, but could be closed sooner depending on the actual number of fish that return and the amount of harvest. The stretch between Hells Canyon Dam downstream to Cliff Mountain Rapids is scheduled to remain open until November 17. Other areas opening for fall chinook fishing on September 1 include the Clearwater River, from its mouth upstream to Memorial Bridge, and the Salmon River, from its mouth upstream about three-fourths of a mile to Eye of the Needle Rapids. A valid fishing license and salmon permit are required to fish for fall chinook. Only adipose-clipped salmon may be kept. The daily bag limit is six adult fall Chinook salmon, and the possession limit is 18. There is no season limit on adult fall chinook. Only adult fall chinook (24-inches and longer) must be recorded on the angler’s salmon permit. There is no daily, possession or season limits on fall chinook jacks (those less than 24 inches). The 2016 fall chinook forecast is 32,000 hatchery and naturally-produced fall chinook returning to the Snake River.
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There will be a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at WMFD Station 2 (West Magic Road). A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at West Magic Resort during business hours. Proposed Budget for WEST MAGIC FIRE DISTRICT For the Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017 Estimated Revenue $16,269.00 Estimated Expenditures Major Equipment, Replacement/Repairs 1800.00 Clothing, New/Replacement 200.00 Fire Building Maintenance 800.00 Office Supplies/Subscriptions 800.00 Legal Publications 300.00 Utilities 2900.00 Fire Truck Fuel/Maintenance 3500.00 Fire Hydrant Maintenance/Install 200.00 Insurance 1158.00 Training 1000.00 Wages & Miscellaneous 2000.00 Radios 1611.00 Total $16,269.00
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