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Hillside Development Ordinance Passes Last week, after more than a year of controversy, Camas County published Ordinance 166 regarding hillside development. The new Article XI of Camas County’s Zoning Ordinance (#157) is just over 2000 words, and applies to all development of hillside and foothill areas in Camas County. While hillside and foothill areas are not specifically defined in this document, internal language seems to define these areas as: “property with a natural or engineered topography of twenty percent (20%) slope or more, or occurring on hilltops, ridgelines or knolls.” Additional language includes things such as: rolling grassy land forms, meadows, rock outcroppings, streambeds, draws, and drainage swales. The issue of “skylining” is addressed in Section B, Appearance & Preservation. This section specifically applies to property at or over 20% slope, or on hilltops, ridgelines or knolls. While much of the language is subjective, the two “non-negotiable” are: the maximum bulk of structures shall be hidden or minimized, and the project shall blend harmoniously with the surrounding area. Section D, Development Standards, also specifically applies to property at or over 20% slope, or on hilltops, ridgelines or knolls. All structures in these areas shall meet: 1. Building Design Requirements (roof materials, founcontinued on page 6.....
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Museum Open this Weekend The Camas County Historical Society will open the Train Depot Museum this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Independance Day travelers. The museum is located on Camas Avenue East in Fairfield. Volunteers are always happy to show you around, and sometimes they’ll tell you a story or two. The museum will also be open during the Camas County Fair (August 3rd & 4th). The Camas Historical Society would like everyone to know they are looking for new members to serve on the their board. Anyone interested in joining the Camas County Historical Society should contact: Tami Peck at 961-0426 (tpeckhist@yahoo.com) or Ron Chapman at Valley Service 764-2223.
Looking for Wild Horse Ecosanctuaries As part of an ongoing effort to improve its Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is soliciting proposals for private land ecosanctuaries for wild horses. The ecosanctuaries, to be publicly accessible with a potential for ecotourism, would help the BLM feed and care for excess wild horses that have been removed from Western public rangelands. Each proposed ecosanctuary must be able to support at least 100 wild horses. The official notice of solicitation can be found at www.grants.gov. To submit
an application, an applicant must register on www.grants.gov and must first obtain a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number. This can be obtained by going to http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ index.jsp. After receiving a DUNS number, the applicant may proceed to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) page and register. The CCR registration Website is located at https:// www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx. Completing this registration process can take up to two weeks, so applicants should work continued on page 11.....
National Healthcare Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the healthcare law... sort of. see page 5.....
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NOTICES OF UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
4th of July in Dietrich
Swim Lessons for Fairfield kids in Wendell July 4th week. Please call Heather Sabin @421-5426 for info and to sign up.
Dietrich is looking forward to a great Fourth this year. The Theme for the day will be “Settling the West”. At 2 p.m. a parade will start at the school parking lot. After traveling south on Park Street, it will turn west towards Main, then north on Main to 7th, east on 7th to Park, and back to the school parking lot. At 4 p.m. games for the whole family will take place at the city park (later, there will be games for different age groups). A hamburger, hot dog dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with potluck dishes of salads, casseroles, and desserts. The KEA Trio from Twin Falls will present a program and sing-a-long begining about 8 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at dusk. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration of Independence Day in Dietrich. For information on Parade entries or other questions, call Jeanette Chambers at 544-2771.
Immaculate Conception Chapel: For the rest of this year, Mass in Fairfield will be on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. And don’t forget... potluck afterwards. The next Mass is on July 8th. Please join us! Emergency Food and/or Clothing in Fairfield: If you need emergency food, please contact Ed at (208) 539-1160 or lighthousefood@gmx.com. If you are needing clothing, please call Shannon at (208) 764-3716.
Internet Do’s and Don’ts On Wednesday, July 18, at 6 p.m., the Camas County Public Library will hold a class on “Internet Do’s & Don’ts.” The registration fee is $5 and must be paid at the library by Monday, July 16th. Ten computers are available or bring your own laptop.
Camas County Rodeo July 13th & 14th A new weekend has been chosen for the 4TH Annual Camas County Rodeo, an event of the Camas Chamber of Commerce. Scheduled for July 13th and 14th with performances at 6 p.m. each day, this is an ICA /Pro-West/ IMPRA Rodeo. In addition to the traditional rodeo events we are including novice events in the bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding. And... for our local cowboys and cowgirls hometown bull riding and mutton busting is also on the schedule. To add to the festivities are planning to have live music after the rodeo on Saturday night. If you are interested in sponsoring or helping please contact one of the committee members. Committee members are Ann Peterson (539-3565), Barb McMurdo (720-4457) Jamie Peterson (481-0589), Joel Tews (481-2425), Kathy Stephens (539-9429), and Stan Born (539-5563). Breaking NEWS: A Bull Riding Event is being scheduled during the Camas County Fair.
Take Ride on the Wild Side Starting next Wednesday, July 11th, and continuing every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m., come watch live bull riders at Rowdy’s Pub & Grill in Gooding. It’s great entertainment for the whole family. If you have ridden bulls before, you can get up close and personal with the main attractions - the soft, furry critters. There is no entry fee (for now), but you will have to sign a waiver. So, y’all come down, and be “Reckless at Rowdy’s.”
More Fun in Dietrich For those of you who love sports, the Dietrich High School will have something for everyone this July 4th. Starting at 9:30 a.m., bring your team of four players to the school gymnasium for the “3on3 Basketball” tournament.Team levels include 4th grade through adult. Fee is $40 for elementary coed team, and $50 for all other teams. Outside on the grass starting at 9:00 a.m. you can join the “Doubles Grass Volleyball” tournament. Fee for this event is $20 per team. For more information or to register, call or text Traci at 4208227. Proceeds go to the Dietrich Athletic teams.
StarLab in Gooding On July 12th, the StarLab from the Discovery Center in Boise will be at the Gooding Public Library. StarLab is a portable, inflatable planetarium that will ignite your children’s interest in astronomy. Programs may include: Skies of the Month, Greek Mythology, Native American Stories, Comets - Past and Future, Planets and Galaxies, Celestial Navigation, Space Exploration, Studying the closest star - our Sun, and Stellar Adventures. StarLab is part of the “Museum Without Walls” program which has reached out to more than 40,000 children in the region. Seating is limited, so contact the Gooding Public Library to reserve your seat!
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Shoshone Arts in the Park
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Idaho State Old-Time Fiddlers Championship July 14th & 15th The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for this year’s Arts in the Park in SHOSHONE ON JUNE 26, 2012. The 25th annual celebration, held on July 14th & 15th at the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn, will feature jewelry, authors, and arts & craft vendors from all over the region. The Idaho Operation Lifesaver Trolley will be on hand to give free trolley rides around Shoshone. A Petting Zoo and kid activities will be available. This year the sidewalk art contest is back for all ages to compete in. The annual Quilt and Fiber show will take place in the Lincoln County Historical Museum located north of the courthouse. Arts in the Park will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Idaho State Old-Time Fiddlers Championship presented by Fiddlers Inc. will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. This contest features contestants from all over the state of Idaho competing in a dozen catagories with prizes up to $600. The top players will earn a spot at the 2013 National Old-time Fiddle Contest held in Weiser, Idaho. Also held on Saturday will be a 3 on 3 basketball tournament put on by the Oasis Christian Fellowship Church. Sunday events begin at 7 a.m. with a Community breakfast and a Church service beginning at 9 a.m., both put on by the Oasis Christian Fellowship Church. Starting at 10 a.m. and continuing all day will be the Mannie Shaw Jamboree which features musicians and bands from around the area to help celebrate the legacy of Mannie Shaw. Come and help us celebrate with the great music and stories. The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and Neuhoff Communications is proud to bring you the 25th annual Shoshone Arts in the Park as well as our other fine sponsors, Idaho Power, Glanbia, KEZJ, Lincoln County, City of Shoshone, and Sweets Portable Waste Services. For more information about becoming a vendor or participating in any of the events during the weekend, contact the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce at 8869811. You can register for the fiddle contest by emailing idahofiddlersinc@gmail.com, or calling 934-4269.
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Starting at 11:30 a.m., Fairfield 4-H Park! A tribute to Mannie! This year’s picnic honors the late Mannie Shaw, a Camas pioneer, an excellent neighbor and a famous old-time fiddler. All are welcome! The Idaho Old Time Fiddlers will play! Mannie will be fondly remembered! Meats, drinks and table service will be provided! Bring a salad, side dish, or a dessert! You may want to bring a chair! Kids welcome!
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B I T U A R I E S
Gwena Hendrickson Cary
Pete Oneida
Gwena Hendrickson Cary left her earthly life surrounded by her family and into the loving arms of Swede on June 27, 2012. She was born Ione Guinevere Hendrickson on August 26, 1932 in Hagerman, Idaho to William A. Hendrickson and Leda E. Ebberts. She was a graduate of Hagerman High School. Gwena was married on June 11, 1948 to Charles R. “Swede” Cary. To this union three girls were born. Gwena; “Magoo”, as she is known by her family and friends, enjoyed being a house wife and raising her family in Hagerman. After the girls were raised, she worked a few years for the State of Idaho, then worked for the Gooding County Assessor’s Office as Chief Deputy Assessor until her retirement. Gwena lost the love of her life, Swede to an automobile accident in 1971 in front of the Cary House north of Hagerman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Leda; 2 brothers, Bud C. (Anita) and Glenn E. (Dorothy) Hendrickson; and her husband, Swede Cary. Gwena leaves behind her daughters; Kathleen of Hagerman, Idaho; Karen (Darrel) Wright, of Middleton, Idaho; Kay (Dan) Williard, of Boise, Idaho; 4 grandchildren, Maria (Cory) McConnell; Andrea (Nick) Wollen; Charles (April) Williard; Codi (Ben) McPherson; and 5 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman.
Pete Oneida, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2012 at the Lincoln County Rehabilitation Center in Shoshone, ldaho. Pete was born in Hailey, Idaho on July 20, 1917. His parents Francisco and Benita Oneida were Basque immigrants from Spain. After living in the States for several years they changed their name from Onaindia to Oneida. Shoshone has always been his home. On February 10, 1944 he married Dollie Henry from Jerome. In 1945 he enlisted in the Army and served in Korea then returned to raise his family. The greatest part of his life was spent in the sheep business with his dad and brothers. In his later years he and Dollie continued the operation of the Oneida’s Basque Boarding House and he did farming and ranching with his son Michael until his retirement. Pete had a life filled with laughter, challenges and his undying love for flying as a private pilot. He loved fishing; hunting, camping with family and friends, and making sure all his grand kids could ride a horse. He is survived by his son Raymond (Kathleen) Buckley, Washington, Michael (Debbie) and Rick both of Shoshone, his daughter Linda (Don) of Hailey, 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, five brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday July 7, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Shoshone.
Shirley Irene Mackie Hurst Shirley Irene Mackie Hurst, 81, a resident of Gooding, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the Bennett Hills Care Center in Gooding. She was born in Eureka, Utah on July 10, 1930 to Haulace and Beatrice Mackie. When she was six years old the family moved to Hailey, Idaho. Shirley is survived by: her husband, Jim of 63 years; her five children, Louie (Chris) of Boise, Jesse (Mary) of Spokane, Washington, Kathy (Doug Blandford) of Boise, Jim (Debbie) of Hailey and Nina (Scott Ward) of Shoshone; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Preceding Shirley in death are her parents, grandparents, one grandson, Jerry Ward; also her beloved pugs, Rambo and Miki. A celebration of life and pot luck will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Idaho Street in Gooding, Idaho. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
DEATH NOTICE Daniel P. Coates, 80, a resident of Bliss, Idaho, died Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Susan Roberts, 56, a resident of Hagerman, died Sunday, July 1, 2012 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
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from the Editor
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the healthcare law... sort of. The hot topic, mandated insurance, was specifically declared unconstitutional because the federal government can not use the “commerce clause” to force you to conduct business with private companies. One of arguments in favor of the mandate was car insurance, but car insurance is required by states (not the federal government) as a condition of using public roadways. In order for this to apply to healthcare, hospitals would have to be owned by the government and doctors would have to be public employees. So, how did the Supreme Court uphold the healthcare law? The court was divided (five against the law and four in favor), but somewhere during the deliberations, Chief Justice John Roberts was convinced that the “mandate” is not a mandate, it is a tax, and... only as a tax is this law legal. Considering that President Obama has stated, and the White House continues to state, that the healthcare law is not a tax, there are a lot of questions over how Judge Roberts came to his conclusion. But, the more important issue is what happens now. Because it is a tax (according the Supreme Court), the IRS will now control (directly or indirectly) most, if not all, of the healthcare industry in our nation by imposing a “tax” on those who do not comply with the law. In the event of hardship, however, there is a provision in the healthcare law that allows the President to issue a waiver which exempts individuals and/or groups from the healthcare law. So far, President Obama (through Health & Human Services) has issued over a thousand temporary waivers affecting close to three million people in the U.S. It is still possible that a Republican President and legislature could overturn this law, but it is a rare thing for our government to reverse a law once it has been in affect for very long.
My fellow Americans... I would like to thank you all for what you will be doing to keep me a “healthy,” productive member of our society. Starting in 2014, you have graciously agreed to start paying for my healthcare. In just over a year (according to healthcare.gov), I will be receiving a “tax credit” from the IRS which will allow (or force) me to buy medical insurance. This is a wonderful thing because over the last twenty years, my wife and I have not been able to afford insurance, and our medical expenses (about $25,000 during that time) had to come out of our personal, but very limited, pockets. Of course, if we had purchased medical insurance (which would have cost $80,000 - $120,000 for that same period of time), we would have been able to go to the doctor every time we had the sniffles or stubbed a toe. I would also like to thank you for helping pay for our children’s healthcare needs (although I am a little disappointed that you didn’t pay for my daughter’s body piercing and my son’s tattoos). I am confident that they will grow up to be productive member of society and pay back every penny you have spent (and then some). Now, I know some of you were a little reluctant to provide this benefit to me and my family, but I promise not to allow this to affect how I vote in the next election (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, I know which party the bad guys are in). In closing, and I know I speak for at least 50% of Americans (who don’t pay federal income tax), thank you again for the sacrifice you (and your great-great-grandchildren) have made to make sure I don’t die before my time (or before Health & Human Services cuts me off).
Summer Movie Marathon
Fairfield Friday Nite Street Dance
Back to the Future Saturday, July 14 starting at 1 p.m. At the Lighthouse Church – Fairfield
Free Admission 25¢ for a bag of popcorn Feel free to bring your own folding chairs, pillow and snacks Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult Sponsored by: The Camas School PTO
Thank You,
On Friday, July 13th after the rodeo, the downtown business in Fairfield will be sponsoring a street dance with live music. Bands include BUNCHGRASS and STILL DRUNK SUNDAY and the music will begin about 8:30 p.m. So plan on visiting Downtown Fairfield to kick off some dust, and have great time.
Leigh Weidman
ELECT
Camas County Commissioner
Paid for by Leigh Weidman for Commissioner
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4-H NEWS The Central Idaho 4-H Camp Board is a nonprofit organization that governs the 4H Camp just 17 miles outside Ketchum, Idaho. We are holding a fundraising dinner at the Lincoln County Community Center, Shoshone Fairgrounds, on July 14th at 6:30 p.m. We will have a fantastic dinner, a live and silent auction and each county has a chance to participate in a Dutch Oven Dessert Cook off with the 4-H Teens judging. Any silent auction donations would be greatly appreciated. All proceeds go toward improving the camp with handicapped accessible restrooms. People can contact their local County Extension Office to purchase tickets. Pre-sale Tickets: Individual: $10.00 Couple: $15.00 Family (up to 6 people) $35.00 Door Price: Individual: $12.00 Couple $20.00
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...Hillside Ordinance continued
Summer Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 5 to 9 p.m.
dations, architectural features, color), 2. Soil Requirements (preparation, compaction, cut & fill specifications), 3. Driveway Requirements (alignment, fire code, culverts), 4. Erosion Control Plan (stabilization and revegetation), and 5. Maintenance of all of the above. The evaluation of hillside development is addressed in Section C which has two subsections. The first subsection (C.1) only applies to properties with 20% slope or more, and lists nine issues that need to be addressed. Subsection C.2, Engineering Plans, applies to all development subject to Ordinance 166. As it is written, this ordinance requires all development projects in hillside or foothill areas (regardless of the slope percentage), to have engineering plans that include a professional analysis of soils, geology, hydrology, as well as a grading/site plan. For those who opposed this ordinance change, the big question is whether the Camas County Planning & Zoning office will apply these requirements to the building project that started this process (5 miles north of Fairfield on Soldier Road), or use the subjective language of the ordinance to allow the project to proceed without additional restrictions. This will, of course, depend on whether the district court is satisfied with the ordinance change and releases the injunction currently in place.
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August 18 &19, 2012 During the week of the Gooding Fair & Rodeo there will be an All Class Reunion for those who graduated from Gooding High School. An open house tour of the new Gooding Historical Museum is planned for August 18, as well as a possible tour of the Shubert Theater (currently being restored). An evening Meet & Greet will be held at the El Cazador Restaurant/Bar, and BBQ picnic at the West Park Pavilion (by the Senior Center). Please RSVP and send $6.00 (for the BBQ picnic) by August 7, 2012, to: Vaunda Barrus, 322 California St. - Gooding, ID 83330, Phone: 208-934-5452 or e-mail: vb8prissaroo@hotmail.com In addition, you are invited to make a small donation ($2 $5) towards the Museum Open House. All unused funds will be donated to the museum - send to Vaunda. Please, spread the word and invite all who may be interested. For tons of Historical Fun, Join us at GOODING HIGH SCHOOL-ACTIVITIES on Facebook.
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Shoshone/Richfield 886-2369 / 487-2722
Camas/Fairfield 764-2226
308 Senior Avenue
218 N Rail St. W / 130 S Main
129 Willow Avenue West
Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50 Weekly Activities Pool & Pinochle (Mon-Thur) Shuffle board (Wed) Quilting Social (Thur) Duplicate Bridge (Fri) Breakfast (7:30-10) 1st Saturday of the Month: Saturday Night Pinochle 2nd & 4th Saturday ------------------
$2.00 (2-9) ~ $5.50 (10-59) Lunch Suggested Donation for those over 60 - $4.00 Weekly Activities Quilting & Exercise (Mon) Bingo Pinochle (Tue & Fri) Black out Bingo (Wed) -----------------------
$2.50 (2-9) ~ $4.50 (10-59) Lunch Suggested Donation for those over 60 - $4.00 Weekly Activities Quilting ~ Pool ~ Puzzles Board Games & Cards Art Class Thursday 10-1 Game Day - 3rd Friday Breakfast Fundraiser (8-10) 2nd Saturday of the Month: $4.00 for seniors; $5.00 7-59; $2.50 3-6; under 3 Free --------------------------
Menu Thursday, July 5 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes w/ Veggies, Fruit & Cake Saturday, June 7
Breakfast - 7:30 to 10 Monday, July 9 Taco Bar w/ Veggies, Salad & Dessert Tuesday, July 10 Lasagna & Garlic Bread w/Veggies, Salad & Cookies Wednesday, July 11 Chicken Noodle Casserole w/ Fruit, Beet Salad and... Jello Cake ---------
Special Events Saturday, July 7th Breakfast - 7:30 to 10 Tuesday, July 10th Pinochle w/Shoshone Every Mon. & Wed. at 11 Fit & Fall Proof
Menu Thursday, July 5 (Richfield) Hamburgers w/ Macaroni Salad, Cheese and... Apple Pie Friday, June 6 (Shoshone) Spaghetti & Meat Sauce w/Green Salad, Fruit and... Garlic Bread Monday, July 9 (Richfield) Sauerkraut & Weiners w/ Mashed Potatoes, Rolls Fruit & Cookies Tuesday, July 10 (Shoshone) Beef Stroganoff & Noodles w/ Hot Rolls, Green Beans Cookies & Fruit Wednesday, July 11 (Shoshone) Chef Salad w/ Daced Ham and... Banana Cream Pie
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Menu Friday, July 6 Salisbury Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes, Corn and... Marbled Bars Tuesday, July 10 Chicken Soup Italiano w/ Garlic Bread, Salad and... Chocolate Mousse Wednesday, July 11 Tostado Salad, Fruit and... Leche Bars Call by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, let us know if you have special dietary needs such as allergies to food.
-----------The Center is available for your Special Events. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 800-7953272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity lender, provider and employer.
Area Churches Sunday Services: LDS Dietrich - 181 S. 650 E. Fairfield - 400 Aluras W. Gooding - 1228 Main Street Shoshone - 507 N. Greenwood Richfield - 440 E Hyw 93
Shoshone First Baptist (205 East 5th) 9:45 a.m. Assembly of God (118 W. 4th) 10:30 a.m. St. Peter’s Catholic (215 West B) Sat. at 5 p.m. Christ Episcopal (104 West B) 9 a.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (310 E. 6th) 10 a.m. New Hope Lutheran (Hwy 93 & West B) 9 a.m. United Methodist - Shoshone (2nd & West C) 10 a.m. United Methodist - Richfield (3rd & Latah) 8:30 a.m. Richfield Community (410 S. Main) 10 a.m.
Gooding Assembly of God (204 Montana) 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church (504 Washington) 11 a.m. Solid Rock Baptist (2148 Main Street) 9:45 a.m. St. Elizabeth’s Catholic (1515 California) 9 a.m. First Christian Church (334 4th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Trinity Episcopal (125 7th Ave. W.) 11 a.m. Lutheran Calvary (21st & California) 9 a.m. United Methodist (805 Main Street) 11:15 a.m. Desert Hills Nazarene (129 6th Ave. W.) 9:45 a.m. Bliss Community (503 E. Hwy 30) 11 a.m.
Fairfield Community Church (617 Soldier Road) 11 a.m. Foothills Baptist Church (119 Poplar E.) 9:45 a.m. Immaculate Conception Chapel (201 Camas W.) 2nd Sunday Lighthouse Christian Fellowship (213 Poderosa E.) 10 a.m.
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Your Local Libraries... Gooding Public Library Please call 934-4089 or visit at: 306 5th Avenue West. Regular Hours of Operation: Monday 12 to 5 Thursday 1 to 8 Tuesday 1 to 8 Friday 12 to 5 Wednesday 10 to 5 Saturday Closed
What’s New at Gooding Public Library? July 2012 The Summer Reading Program is underway and we’re all having a great time – have you signed up yet? There’s a special summer library card available for use during July & August – it’s FREE to those enrolled in the Summer Reading program. Stop by or call for more details. Attention students of GJSD #231: Accelerated Reader testing is available at GPL during the summer. This service was made possible through an agreement with the software company and the Gooding public schools. “Thank you” to the Fred Meyer Corporation for the 100 children’s books they donated to our community. The books are being distributed at the GPL’s Summer Reading Outreach program which is held at the in the East park during the summer lunch program. Coming Events: Harry Potter Party on Monday, July 23rd. Watch for details! ----------------------------------
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About a week ago the neighbor had some Royal Ann cherries showing some color. A friend of mine had been wanting some to can for pie cherries. Every year when cherries would be ripe I would be working from daylight to dark. Now I had a few hours where I could pick a few. I figured I would color pick the ripe ones since the tree wasn’t ripe at best. Looking over all over all of my ladders, I choose the taller one. It had a split on one side about 2 – 3 feet down. Ok. Where is the good ol’ duct tape? Same story as always; you never can find it when you need it or it has been used up without replacement. The black electrical tape was there for standby. The ladder got wrapped with black tape. A picking harness was the next issue to be found. It didn’t show its face either. The next best solution solver was the plastic Wal-Mart grocery bag. Upon toting the stuff to the neighbors, I was ready to pick some cherries. The cherries with the most color were on the pasture side of the fence row tree. With wobbly ladder set, wooden fruit box on the ground, and plastic bag in hand, I was up into the riper fruit. I had made several trips up the old ladder dumping the plastic bag into the box. I climbed higher to get the ripest fruit. The things didn’t sound right. You are probably guessing the ladder was ready to fall down? Actually, the ladder was fairing well. I kept looking throughout the tree to focus the grinding sound. With all the trees, foliage, I would not seem to dial in the sounds origin. What was in the tree? Was some kind of animal up there with me? With concentrated efforts, I found the noise wasn’t coming from the tree at all. The neighbor’s three goats were gorging themselves on those special selected cherries. Sure, wait to receive the best handpicked cherries for succulent meal! I’m probably lucky they weren’t llamas or camels, whereas I would have been shot in back by pit spitting. The goats were sent to forage on the other end of the pasture. Now my box of hard to pick cherries was not nearly as full. Last Sunday the tree had ripened enough to pick cherries without the color picking process. Knowing I didn’t have enough cherries, I proceeded to pick more cherries. The same ol’ ladder was toted to the neighbors. I wasn’t going to look for a picking harness or even a bucket to use. The Wal-Mart plastic bag trick worked well enough. But…this time I changed strategy on the goats. I run the neighbors two steers to the other side of the pasture. The goats thought they were missing something, so they hustled to be with the steers. This is my “Cup of Tee” cherry flavored.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Board of the Camas County Commissioners Meetings Minutes of March 2012 Brief Synopsis A complete set of minutes are on file at the Clerk’s Office March 26, 2012 The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chairperson Janet Croner. Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis and Clerk Korri Blodgett. The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Chairperson Croner. Unanimous. The Board reviewed Resolution # 143, relating to insufficient check fees. Commissioner Davis made a motion to adopt Resolution # 143, recognizing the cost of returned checks to Camas County and establishing a policy for the charging and collecting reasonable fees incurred for returned checks presented to Camas County. Seconded by Chairperson Croner. Unanimous. Camas County Road & Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board and presented the Cooperative Forest Road Agreement between Camas County and the USDA, Forest Service Sawtooth National Forest. Commissioner Davis made a motion to sign the Cooperative Forest Road Agreement. Seconded by Chairperson Croner. Unanimous. Chairperson Croner made a motion to go into Executive Session for an Appeal Hearing on Indigent Case # 1C-2012-10003 pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(d), to consider records that are exempt from disclosure. A roll call vote showed all in favor. Chairperson Croner declared the Board in at 10:04 a.m. Chairperson Croner declared the hearing closed and the Board out of Executive Session at 10:55 a.m. Commissioner Davis made a motion to table indigent application #1C-2012-10003 for 30 days for reasons stated on the record. Seconded by Chairperson Croner. Unanimous. Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board and reviewed monthly financial operations with the Board. There being no further business the Board adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
Notice of Hearing on Name Change IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS IN RE: Alyssa C. Williams
Case No.: CV-2012-24
A petition to change the name of Alyssa C. Williams, now residing in the City of Fairfield, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Camas County, Idaho. The name will change to Alyssa C. Keppner. The reason for the change in name is: I want to take my biological father’s last name. A hearing on this petition is scheduled for 9:00 o'clock a.m. on July 13th, 2012, at the Camas County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court good reasons against the name changes. Date: June 4, 2012 By: Korri Blodgett, Clerk
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD ORDINANCE NO. 247 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE #223 CHAPTER 13, SECTION 2, THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following is a summary of Ordinance No. 247, passed by the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho, on December 28, 2011: Amends qualification for membership on the City’s Planning & Zoning Commission by removing requirements for property or business ownership within the City. Establishes the qualification that members of the Planning & Zoning Commission must have resided in the City or Camas County for at least two (2) years prior to his or her appointment to the Commission and must remain a resident of the City or County during his or her service on the Commission. Provides a severability clause and a repealer clause. The full text of Ordinance No. 247 is on file at Fairfield City Hall and is available for public inspection during normal business hours of the City Clerk. Scott Marolf, Mayor Attest: Laura Escobar, City Clerk
CITY OF FAIRFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD The City of Fairfield is seeking public comments on the Environmental Information Document (EID) and addenda to the Water Facility Planning Study (FPS). The reports contain study findings, improvement alternatives, potential environmental impacts and funding options. Hard copies of the approved FPS as well as a draft copy of the FPS addendum and EID are available for review at the City of Fairfield, City Clerk’s Office located at 407 Soldier Road Fairfield, ID 83327. The intent of the proposed system improvements include: > Drilling a new well at lot 7 block 3 of the Mill Park Subdivision > Relocating the potable water storage tank and booster station that are recommended in the FPS to the new well site. A public meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2012 at 7:15pm to discuss the findings of the addenda. The meeting will be held at the City hall located in the City of Fairfield at 407 Soldier Road Fairfield, ID 83327. The facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Special accommodations or alternative formats for non-English speaking persons will be available upon request with a minimum of five (5) days’ notice to the city clerk prior to the meeting. The public comment period will commence on Thursday June 27, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. and will run for fourteen (14) days. The comment period will conclude on July 11, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.. Please refer comments to Laura Escobar at the above address or email comments to clerkfairfield@frontier.com.
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Letter to the Editor To the person who “found” my black purse in front of the house in Fairfield. I know that no one is all bad, so think of the money as a gift. But, the rest of contents mean a lot to me, especially the keyring that has my post office key on it. My father made that keyring and he has passed away - I can’t replace it. Please return the purse, no questions will be asked. To make it easy, just leave it in the post office lobby or take it to the newspaper office. Again no questions will be asked.
...Wild Horses continued on their proposals while they are waiting for their registration confirmation. The BLM is preparing to publish a proposed wild horse and burro management strategy that emphasizes population control techniques; promotes public-private ecosanctuaries to hold excess wild horses and encourage ecotourism; seeks to boost adoptions by making more trained wild horses available to the public; and establishes a comprehensive animal welfare program that is built on sound science and research. The BLM developed the proposed strategy after actively soliciting input from both the public and the agency’s Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board on how to best ensure the health of America’s wild horses and burros, both on and off the range.
Classified Ads FOR SALE Large Computer Hutch for Sale: Good condition, light brown $25. Call 539-1160 (in Fairfield) Boat for Sale: 12’ Valco Aluminum. Also have windows, ansco assorted sizes; furniture...couch, loveseat, king bed, desser w/mirror; electric range, New, used only twice; and a stainless steel sink. Call 764-2844 evenings. Firewood for Sale: Mix-species, full length logs delivered by truck, approx 15 cord. Also, rough-sawn lumber, any size. Call 208-921-6493. Muscovy Ducks for sale. Live or ready for the oven. Call 490-0360.
For Rent 3 bed 2 bath townhome in Fairfield at First & Willow. Single garage; water, sewer, trash paid; $525 mo. $300 deposit. Call Boise 208-3225600. For Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath home at 306 Alturas Ave. W. (fairfield). 1 car attached garage, wood burning stove, storage shed, clean. $495 per month. Water & sewer paid by landlord. Call Ed at 764-2026. Camas County Rural Horse Property for rent or sale. 3BR house, large barn, corrals, fully fenced. Near Blaine Co. line—20 miles from Hailey in dry weather. House pets allowed. $600 / month. camashorse@gmail.com or 208-358-3645.
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Classified Ads Services Looking for scrap metal (appliances, cars, etc.). Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. Professional Window Cleaning in the Camas County area. Call Robert at 764-2999. Patch, Mend, Sew: Hem Anything, Replace Broken Zippers of all kinds, work on canvas & elastic, webbing, Backpacks, sheets, pillow cases, sweatshirts, back pockets in pants, blankets, vests, zippers in pant legs, patch pants of all kinds, fix seams & holes ~ Open: 7 days a week - 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Kathy 837-6267 or drop off: 380 East Salmon Street. Also have drop-off places in Gooding & Fairfield., Must call to get info on these drops.
Employment Wanted: Someone to apply chinking to a log cabin near Fairfield, ID 83327 Phone: 208-358-3643 or 928-821-4741. Camas County Sheriff’s office - full time dispatcher position. This is a salary position and pay depends on experience. It comes with full benefits including sick, vacation, insurance and persi retirement. Applicant must have a high school diploma and have some computer skills. Camas County is an equal opportunity employer. Camas County School District is accepting applications for the position of school secretary. 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@d121.k12.id.us. This position will remain open until filled. Mature caregiver needed 4 to 8 hrs. a week, occasional fill-in shifts, for senior lady. No experience necessary, will train. Call Karen at 764-2906 The Advocates is looking for an outgoing person to organize and facilitate a weekly local women’s support group. Must have good communication skills, work well with persons of varied backgrounds, and have knowledge of local resources. Training and support provided. Email a resume, cover letter, and three references to trish@theadvocatesorg.org. For more information, please contact Trish at 208-788-4191.
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