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Fairfield Downtown Revitalization
As Camas County gets ready for their County Fair, the City of Fairfield is prepairing to remove the old sidewalks from the downtown area, begining as soon as the festivities are done. For several years, the City of Fairfield has worked hard to improve the downtown area with the addition of street lamps and landscaping. However, the deteriorating condition of the sidewalks has been an expensive roadblock to improving the look of the city. In May the city was awarded a $375,000 Idaho Community Development Block Grant by the Department of Commerce. These funds will be used to replace sidewalks, build curbs, gutters and storm water catch basins, create handicapped accessible street corners, and install lighting to improve safety and aesthetics. The original plan was to work on both sides of Soldier Road from Garnet Avenue (the Strickland Real Estate building) to Camas Avenue (the Post Office). Certain design challenges arose on the east side of
the street at Willow avenue, and it was decided that improving the sidewalk in front of the school was more important. Hopefully the east side of Soldier Road from Willow to Garnet can be completed next year, along with other projects that will help revitalize the downtown area and make Fairfield more attractive to travelers and recreationists. As part of in-kind contributions, both the city and the county will be working on the sidewalk removal part of this project. Bids for the concrete and construction are now being accepted (see legal notices).
Camas County Fair
The Camas County Fair began this last weekend with the 4H Horse Show & Gymkhana at the Camas Rodeo Arena. Last night the County Demonstration/Public Speaking Contest took place at L.D.S. Church. Reminder: Those who want to participate in the Window & Pole Decorat-
ing Contest will need to have everything ready by 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, August 2nd. Also, enter your open class item at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday, August 3, from 10 to 4. Rabbit Show Thur., August 4th - 9 a.m. Dog Show Fri., August 5th - 9 a.m.
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Fleck Fire
The Fleck Summett fire north of Fairfield was brought under control last Thursday. The fire, which consumed mostly sagebrush and grass, started near the South Fork of the Boise River and moved up into the timber (lodgepole pine and spruce). Just over 500 acres of forest were burned and the cause of the Fire is under investigation. Crews on the fire included 4 Hot Shot Crews, a Type 2 Interagency Crew, 4 Engines, and 4 Helicopters. The smoke currently visable over Soldier Mountain is from the Pioneer fire north of Idaho City. Wind has push that fire to over 3700 acres and has consumed at least three sturctures.
Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo
The 2016 Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo continues tonight at 7 p.m. with the Ranch Rodeo. Thursday at 4:30 you can start signing up for the Parade which will begin at 6 p.m. IMPRA Rodeo will be held Thursday & Friday evening at 8 p.m. The Market Animal Sale
will be held Saturday morning (July 30th) at 11:00 a.m. The 2016 4-H Awards & Recognition Ceremoney will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Show arena. The United Truck and Tractor Pull will roar to life in the rodeo arena. On Sunday, stick around for the Antique Tractor Pull at 4:00 p.m.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Camas Chamber Meeting:
The July Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held this Thursday, July 28th, at 7pm at the Iron Mountain Inn.
Attention All Preschooler Parents:
Story time at the Camas Public Library (Thursdays at 10:30) will not be held during the month of August. Reading program will continue after Labor Day.
Shoshone Bible Study:
Calvary Chapel, Shoshone Outreach, is holding a Wednesday Night Bible Study & Fellowship at the Golden Years Senior Center (218 N Rail W. in Shoshone) at 7:00 p.m. every Wednesday. Contact Jeff at 539-5448 for more information. COMING IN AUGUST... VBS!
death notices
Muriel Eileen Okuda, 76, a recent resident of Fairfield and formerly of Ontario, Oregon, passed away at her home in Fairfield. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Dennis Dee Schulze, 75, a resident of Gooding, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
Summer Rodeos
Jerome County - August 9, 10 & 11 Gooding County - August 18, 19 & 20 Come celebrate
Bobbie Walton’s Retirement from the Camas County Courthouse *********** Wednesday, July 27th ~ 5:15 pm at the Fairfield City/4-H Park *********** *snacks and beverages will be provided*
Hillandale Club Celebrates 100th Anniversary
In April of 1916 the ladies southeast of Wendell met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Kays and organized a club for county women, to be known as “The Golden Threads of Hillandale.” Its object being social, educational and improvement. There were 20 charter members enrolled and the meetings were held at the homes of the members. The monthly meetings were scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, except for the summer months. One hundred years later the Hillandale Club still meets on the same day and time. Our mothers and grandmothers belonged to this club and now the ladies in the photo are carrying on the traditions. The club met for a luncheon at Latte’ da Bistro in Wendell to celebrate the 100th Anniversary. Hillandale Club Members: Back Row: Left to Right: Ilene Rounsefell, Wanda Hays, Mary Morgan, Betty Rice, and Debbie Braga Front Row: Left to Right: Allana Silva, Darlene Evers, Thelma Conner, and Bonnie Andrews.
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The Blaine County Republican Central Committee, will host a BBQ on Saturday, July 30th, from Noon to 3 p.m. at River Sage Barn, 20 Prairie Sun Road in Bellevue, off Gannett Road. All are invited to attend and enjoy an oldfashioned family picnic with yard games, coloring contest and face painting. The cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of 2 adults and their children under 12. Come meet our local Republican candidates, Idaho Rep. Steve Miller, Dale Ewersen for Idaho Senate, and Alex Sutter for Idaho House, Seat B in Legislative District 26. It’s been confirmed that Sen. Mike Crapo will be attending the event.
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Starting this coming Sunday evening, July 31st, the Berean Baptist Church in Wendell will be hosting a Tent Revival. The revival meetings will be held each evening (Sunday through Wednesday) at 7:00 p.m. at 175 2nd Avenue West (corner of 2nd Ave. West and Shoshone St.). Look for the green, yellow and white tent. Gospel preaching will be provided by Steve Cody, a cowboy preacher from Oklahoma. Great, country gospel music will be performed by Jeff Gore, a Texas cowboy. Everyone is welcome to come and be revived by God’s Word. The church is also hosting Vacation Bible School for school-age children beginning Monday, August 1st, through Wednesday, August 3rd. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Join us for fun, games and learning about God’s Word. For more information, call Pastor Paul Kroeger at (208) 539-5769 or (208) 536-5275.
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The Camas Library Foundation would like to invite everyone to take part in the annual raffle which will be held August 6th. Items for the raffle are a cedar rocker and end table donated by T & L Cedar Lawn Furniture, a Soldier Mountain day pass, a chocolate basket, a one night stay at the Riverside in Boise, books and book bags, farm toys, and more. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Annual Membership renewals and new memberships are $50.00 and the member gets 5 free tickets. Sales start shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6th. Raffle will take place as soon as the parade is over. Must be present to win. All proceeds will go to help the library. This past year the Foundation has helped pay extra on the Library’s building loan, funded money for e-books and the automation system, and helped pay furnace upkeep. A future goal for the Foundation is to help further enhance audio-visual materials for the library.
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obituaries
Azell Colter Pruett
Azell Colter Pruett passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on July 23, 2016. After battling multiple ailments and conditions she succumb to a massive heart attack and the complications that came with it. Azell was born April 16, 1929 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Ernest Colter and Jessie Dunn and became the fifth child in the family. At a very young age the family migrated to Gooding, Idaho where three more siblings were added to the family. Azell valued her education and proudly graduated from Gooding High School in 1948. On March 13, 1949, mom married the love of her life, Dwayne P. Pruett of Bliss, Idaho. Dwayne worked on the Union Pacific Railroad and the couple’s early years were spent in Gooding and in 1954 moved to Shoshone where they raised their daughters Phyllis (Roy) Moore and Debra (Dean) Kline. While in Shoshone, Mom worked for Grosse Drug for 18 years. In 2001 they moved to Twin Falls where the family began to call her the Yard Sale Queen. Azell was deeply devoted to her family. She dedicated numerous hours and effort in to the well being of her granddaughters Traci (Sean) Petersen, Vikki Baker, Chelsey Kline and Courtney Kline. She loved cooking their favorite foods when they would visit, teaching them how to catch night crawlers and more importantly, how to fish. Many hours of late night giggles could be heard from the Pruett household when the family got together. Later she began all over again and started prepping the great grandchildren to finally catch “big Ralph”. Granny was fond of her garden and especially the squirrels that visited which were all named Henry. Azell was so grateful for her brothers and sisters. She loved the big family get togethers. She is predeceased by her parents, her brothers, J.B., Kenneth, and Owen and her sisters, Isobel Bay and Patsy Colter. We hope that your reunion with them is everything you hoped it would be. Azell is survived by her husband, Dwayne; her daughters, Phyllis and Debra; her brother, Don Colter; sister, Betty Graeff; granddaughters, Traci, Chelsey, Vikki and Courtney; her great grandchildren Kyle, Austin Marie, Spencer, Jake and Katie and her great great-granddaughter Ayva. We love you, rest in peace, and we will see you in the stars. A graveside service will held at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, Idaho, on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at 2 p.m.
Virginia Lee Mink
Virginia Lee Mink, 82, a resident of Wendell and formerly of Gooding, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Stonebridge Assisted Living in Wendell. Virginia was born on July 25, 1933 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of, Carmack “Red” and Cecilia Balthrop. She was raised and educated in Wichita, Kansas and attended Kansas State University receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics and Teaching. After graduating college, Virginia moved to Hollywood, Florida to teach and mold the minds of young students. This is where she had a chance to meet and listen to the “Rat Pack,” and enjoy a little sunshine, beach and ocean 365 days a year. Knowing what a permanent summer was like, it was a permanent winter she was now looking for. With a thought of wanting to get to Alaska; she took a job as the Gooding County Home Economist, this was knowing that Idaho was one step closer to Alaska. Little did she realize this is where the rest of journey would begin and end. Virginia married William “Bill” Mink on April 20, 1963 in Gooding, Idaho. She spent the next 50 plus years raising four kids and keeping the family and ranch hands fed. The door was always open with food available and a couch to sleep on, which many used especially during the winter months. She was a substitute teacher that took pride in keeping her class “in line.” She was very involved with 4-H and many now know how to cook, clean and sew from her teachings. The word “can’t” didn’t exist in her vocabulary, but in the past few years the word “whatever” did, thanks to her grand-daughter, Tayler and moving up with the times, which made her stubborn, determined, and yet funny all at the same time. She passed away the same day eight years ago that we laid to rest the love of her life, Bill. For those of you that know Virginia; she moved on her way, her time. God bless you mom, grandma, sister, daughter and wife. Virginia is survived by: her children, Chad (Kristine) Mink of Gooding; Bruce (Debbie) Ware of Boise; Cecilia Mink of Whitefish, Montana; and Lora Mink of Orlando, Florida; two brothers, John (Lois) Balthrop of Newton, Kansas and Bill (Carol) Balthrop of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; one sisterin-law, Judy Powell of Laramie, Wyoming; her grandchildren, Tayler Mink, Heidi (Eli) Allen, Stacie Olney, Jamie (Luke) Savage, Brandon (Liza) Olney, Matt (Chelsea) Waters and Jen (Aaron) Grable; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Cecilia Balthrop and husband, William “Roy” Mink. A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held later this year.
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Harold P. Huyser
Harold P. Huyser went to be with his Lord and Savior July 17, 2016. The final hours was spent with his family remembering the wonderful and meaningful experiences. Harold was born on August 5, 1924 to Pete William and Mary Louise Huyser. Harold was the fourth of seven children. He had four sisters, Rosmary, Ada, and twins Marian and Margery. He also had two brothers Robert and Donald. Harold’s family lived near Bellevue, Idaho during the early part of Harold’s life. Harold used a horse and buggy or a sleigh in the winter to take his siblings on the four mile ride to and from school. He helped his father haul food and other supplies by wagon from Bellevue to the large sheep camps above the Little Wood Reservoir. In 1937 the Huysers moved to the Gooding/Bliss area of southern Idaho. Harold grew up on a farm using horses, plowing with a one bottom plow and harvesting hay using a buckrake and derrick. Harold graduated from Bliss High School in 1942. He served two years in the Army during World War II. During the war he served in the Pacific Theater. Harold returned home following his service in the military and returned to help his parents, farm in the Bliss area. In 1950 Harold met and fell in love with Audrey Low (daughter of Clarence and Elva Low) from Gooding. They were married November 17, 1950. They then moved to Shoshone, Idaho. Harold and Audrey were blessed with four sons, Marvin, Melvin, Norman and Alton. Harold enjoyed working with his family on their farm raising crops as well as well as operating a dairy and a feedlot for over 50 years. What Harold enjoyed the most was buying and selling cattle. He went to many weekly livestock auctions and kept busy buying cattle for himself and others. Harold accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at a young age. He was an active member of the Shoshone Assembly of God Church for over 60 years. Harold also attended the Oasis Church in Shoshone, Idaho and the Magic Valley Worship Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Harold was preceded in death by his parents as well as his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife Audrey (Shoshone, Idaho) his sons and their spouses, Marvin and Reeta Huyser, (Star, Idaho) Melvin and Connie Huyser, (Lexington, Nebraska) Norman Huyser, (Twin Falls, Idaho) and Alton and Paula Huyser (Shoshone, Idaho). Harold is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were held on July 23, 2016, at the Shoshone Assembly of God. Burial took place at the Shoshone Cemetery.
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Carole V. Cutright
Carole Virginia Cutright, 87, our beloved mother and grandmother passed from this life on July 17, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carole was born on Christmas Day in 1928 to William and Mamie Mankins in Westwood, CA. She was raised and attended school in Westwood and began her working career at age 15 at the Westwood Theater. During this time she met her future husband, Duane Cutright and they were married on December 23, 1945 in Reno, NV while Duane was home on a three day furlough. She and Duane were blessed with two children, Steven (1948) and Rhonda (1953) and after her second child was born, Carole quit working to raise her family. Duane’s military career allowed Carole and her family to travel often. Some of their travel destinations included Europe, as well as both Central and South America. During Duane’s last tour of duty at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Carole was appointed Chairman of the Army Community Services and served her appointment as a volunteer throughout the remainder of Duane’s military career. In 1980, Duane retired from the military and he and Carole moved to Gooding, Idaho. Carole spent much of her time as a volunteer for the Gooding County Memorial Hospital Foundation where she organized the hospital health fair and worked in the Foundations Thrift Shop. She was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Gideons. She enjoyed being a member of the local Garden Club and Card Club, studying the Bible, and playing a rousing game of Scrabble or Dominos with her family. In 1994 she and Duane moved to Bliss, where Carole remained even after Duane’s death in 2008. In 2014, Carole moved to Boise to be near her family and remained there until her death. Carole was a brave and independent woman who cared deeply about her family, her country and her church. Her strength, her love and her devotion to God will long be remembered. Carole is survived by her brother, Gary Morris of Redding CA; her daughter Rhonda (Ron) of Boise; three grandchildren, Patrick Fullmer, Andrea Ostrander, and Ian Fullmer of Boise; two great-grandchildren, Dennis Ostrander of Filer, and Lena Ostrander of Boise. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Morris; son, Steven Cutright; and husband, Duane Cutright. Graveside service was held on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Hagerman Cemetery with Rev. Mike Hollomon officiating.
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What is the difference between the young and the old? The young don’t know what to do, while the old can’t do what they know. ------He’s so bald that his head keeps slipping off the pillow when he sleeps. ------A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would be cattleman. “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy-Q. One son liked the Flying-W and the other wanted the Lazy-Y. So we’re calling it the Bar-J Suzy-Q Flying-W Lazy-Y.” “But where are all your cattle?” the friends asked. “None survived the branding.” ------Did you know that dalphins are so inteligent that within only a few weeks of captivity they can train people to stand at the very edge of the pool and throw them fish. ------A man walked into a restuarant in a strange town. The waiter came over to get his order. Feeling lonely, the man replied, Meatloaf, and a kind word.” When the waiter returned with the man’s meal the man said, “Where’s the kind word?” The waiter bent down and whispered, “Don’t eat the meatloaf.” ------The local law enforcement pulled the pickup over and told the driver he was getting a ticket for a taillight out. The driver paniced, “Ohhh, my goodness.” The officer said, “It isn’t too expensive to replace the lens.” The driver cried, “It’s not the lens I’m woried about. What happened to the $60,000 trailer I was towing?” ------Trust at the bank is when both doors to the vault are open and the ink pens are chained to the counter. ------Why are there so many Smiths in the phone book? They all have phones. ------A practical medical school in Switzerland gave each graduating student a batch of ten years of Time magazine... so the patients wouldn’t think they were new to the business.
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obituary
Barbara Kay Ivie
(July 12, 1940 - Feb. 11, 2016)
The Ivie family would like to invite you to help them Celebrate the life of Barbara Kay Ivie, who passed away on Feb. 11, 2016, in Priest River, Idaho. The Celebration will take place Friday, August 5th, at the home of Josh and Erica on the east side of Fairfield (208 2nd Street East). Come at 2:00 p.m. Bring a chair, and a favorite story about Kay to share. Everyone was friend to Kay and she was truly the nicest person you’d ever meet. She enjoyed Diet Coke, chocolate, Elvis, and her cat Whiskers. She really enjoyed family camping trips and monthly family dinners. Special moments were their 50th anniversary party in 2007, and sharing that with family and friends. So come and add to the memories.
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Brian Eugene McGhee
Brian Eugene McGhee, 58, a resident of Hagerman, passed away July 23, 2016 at his home in Hagerman. Brian was born July 20, 1958, in Gooding, Idaho, to John and Iona McGhee. He was raised and educated in Shoshone. Brian worked for AMI in Pocatello until his health forced him to retire. Brian is survived by his father, John McGhee, of Hagerman, Idaho; 2 brothers, John (Deanna) McGhee, of Dietrich, Idaho, and Harlan McGhee, of Hagerman, Idaho. Brian is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Iona McGhee; and 2 sisters, Charlotte Fitzpatrick, and Dianna Serr. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone, with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating.
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New Student Organization at College of Southern Idaho Works to Build Giant BattleMech
Twin Falls, Idaho-July 19, 2016-The College of Southern Idaho (CSI) today introduced a new student organization housed in the Engineering, Math, and Computer Science Department called MechTech. CSI MechTech’s first order of business: be the first college in the world to fund, design, engineer and build a functioning BattleMech (think giant fighting robot). The organization’s goal is to build exciting projects to involve students from different departments around campus and encourage high school students in the region to pursue STEM education opportunities at CSI. “We’re excited for the opportunities this project will provide students from different departments across our campus,” said Kory Lloyd, one of five faculty advisors for the new organization. “Imagine engineering students working side by side with business, machining, and marketing students. We have students in Diesel Tech and Manufacturing Technology working together to build something they can all get ex-
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Commissioners of the Dietrich Fire District. The Public Hearing of the Proposed Budget of said District for the fiscal year 2016-2017 will be held Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Dietrich Fire Station, 45 N. Lincoln St., Dietrich, Idaho.
BUDGET 2016-2017 ESTIMATED INCOME: COUNTY TAXES TOTAL
$ 30,510.00 $ 30,510.00
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: BUILDING EXPENSE EDUCATION EXPENSE EQUIPMENT REPAIRS INSURANCE MISC NEW EQUIPMENT OFFICE EXPENSE VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS TOTAL
$ 8,000.00 $ 310.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 30,510.00
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cited about.” BattleMechs have been popularized in recent movies and video games, but have been in popular culture since the 1970s. A quick online search reveals these giant robots starring in cartoons, anime and fiction. Lloyd continues, “I got started with battle mechs in the 80’s with a popular computer game called MechWarrior. I’ve been hooked on them ever since. I grew up around and worked a lot with heavy equipment, so when I came to CSI, I saw an opportunity to build something incredible. Between the many departments in our Trade & Industry programs, I realized we have the facilities and people with the expertise to help students build a big project like this.” Lloyd and four other faculty members, Andy Cluff, Levi Perkins, Jim Kellis, and Ben Hamlett, were awarded a Presidential Innovation Circle Grant to provide the extra time needed to help students tackle a project of this size. And how big is it? Students are basing their design on a large excavator. Imagine a track-based robot with working legs and arms reaching to a height of 18-20 feet. The Mech will be piloted by two operators in a cockpit who will have access to armaments like a giant water gun and air cannon. Organization member, Mike Wiersma, explains, “I can’t think of many things cooler than piloting an actual Mech that I was able to help build.” CSI MechTech plans to take the Mech to local high schools and show students what the potential is for taking math, science and tech classes. Lloyd explains, “These students know what Mechs are, and we think they will be thrilled to see one in real life. We hope they will be impressed enough to consider pursuing a career that would give them the skills needed to build something like it.” The new student organization is divided into four teams, each led by a faculty advisor: engineering and design, machining and fabrication, engine and power systems, and business management. Student members are seeking sponsors from regional companies interested in promoting trade and industry-type careers. They are also in need of scrap metal, hydraulics and old equipment. ----For additional information or for donations, please contact Kory Lloyd at CSI: klloyd@csi.edu or 208-732-6811. The organization also has a Facebook page called CSI MechTech that will keep the community and interested parties updated on the project’s progress. See www.Facebook. com/CSIMechTech.
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Clean Camps to Avoid Bears
by Mike Demick
Conservation Information
With summer temperatures continuing to increase and natural food sources for bears becoming harder to find, potential for human interactions with bears are on the rise. With thousands of campers, anglers, and hikers venturing outdoors, Idaho Fish and Game encourages people to be mindful of their food and garbage. The same cautions apply to homeowners in bear country. “It is important for campers and homeowners to be proactive so they don’t attract bears,” said Gregg Losinski, Fish and Game conservation educator. “Don’t wait until it’s a problem, because once bears become accustomed to an easy food source - they will return and conflicts will continue.” Bears can travel great distances while switching from spring to summer foods and when berries and other natural foods become scarce, human related attractants such as food and even garbage, becomes appealing. Camping Tips: Keep a clean camp. Pick up garbage and store it in a closed vehicle or in a plastic bag tied high in a tree. Store all food enclosed in a bear-resistant container, camper or vehicle never keep food in your tent. Do not bury food scraps or pour cooking grease or anything that might be tasty on the ground or into the fire pit. Also, stow barbecue grills or other smelly cooking gear incontinued on page 10.....
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July 27, 2016
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.
Meeting Date & Time
Meeting Location
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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SECTION 00 11 16 INVITATION TO BID RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed bids for construction of the City of Fairfield, Idaho Soldier Road Downtown Revitalization will be received by the City of Fairfield, 407 Soldier Road, P.O. Box, 336, Fairfield, Idaho 83327, until August 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained on or after July 27, 2016 at the office of the ENGINEER office) upon payment of [$50.00] for each Hard Copy set with CD, or CD only for [$0.00] (not including shipping), none of which will be refunded. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: FORSGREN ASSOCIATES, INC. 415 S. 4th Street ~ Boise, Idaho 83702 (208) 342-3144 City of Fairfiel 407 Soldier Road ~ Fairfield, ID 83327 (208) 764-2333 Associated General Contractons 1649 W. Shoreline Drive Suite 100 ~ Boise, ID 83702 (208) 344-2531 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The complete work is for the construction for the Soldier Road Downtown Revitalization. The work includes but is not limited to, the new cub, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, ADA ramps, and asphalt patching, including all civil, and electrical work required therein. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A pre-bid conference will be held on August 3 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairfield City Hall 407 Soldier Road. Representatives of the OWNER and the ENGINEER will be present to discuss the project. BID SECURITY: Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a certified cashier’s check or a corporate bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to the City of Fairfield in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount bid. The Success-
ful BIDDER will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds, each in the amount not less than 100% of the contract price. ADDRESS AND MARKING OF BID: The envelope enclosing the bid shall be sealed and addressed to the City of Fairfield, Idaho and delivered or mailed to 407 Soldier Road, P.O. Box 336, Fairfield, Idaho 83327. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left-hand corner with the name and address of the bidder and shall bear the words “Bid for,” followed by the Project title per the Contract Documents and the date and hour of opening of bids. The certified or cashier’s check, money order, or bidder’s bond shall be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. Refer to Article 15 in Section 00 21 13 - “Instructions to Bidders” for additional submittal requirements. LABOR REQUIREMENTS: The attention of Bidders is directed to the applicable federal and state requirements regarding conditions of employment to be observed. All bidders are required to comply with Executive Order No. 11246 regarding equal employment opportunities. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to the ENGINEER for the project, and all questions shall be in writing. It shall be understood, however, that no interpretations of the manufacturer’s drawings will be made by telephone. For “or equal” items to be considered for evaluation, Contractor must submit information in compliance with Article 11 in Section 00 21 13 - “Instructions to Bidders.” No clarifications or questions will be answered three (3) days prior to bid date. OWNER City of Fairfield 407 Soldier Road P.O. Box 336 Fairfield, Idaho 83327 Telephone: (208) 764-2333
ENGINEER Forsgren Associates, Inc. 415 South 4th Street Boise, Idaho 83702 Telephone: (208) 342-3144 Contact: Steven Yearsley, P.E.
OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids, if in the best interest of the OWNER. publish on July 27 & August 3, 2016
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► Camas County School District is accepting applications for the positions of school secretary and route bus driver. To obtain an application please contact Wendy Strickler at the School District office located at 610 Soldier Road, by phone at 764-2625 or by email at wstrickler@camascountyschools.org. These positions will remain open until filled.
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