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Last year, Matt & Diane McFerran took over the Soldier Mountain Ski resort and experienced one of the best ski seasons the mountain has had in a long time. However, the move from Bend, Oregon, was not without sacrifice. Mrs. McFerran left behind a successful Pilates studio. A couple of weeks ago, Diane began offering pilates classes at the Soldier Mountain Lodge. Pilates (pronounced pi’l-ah-teez) is similar to yoga but emphasizes strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, and balance — with a much lower chance of injury than with other forms of exercise. Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates, a former carpenter and gymnast, who invented the exercise
for injured soldiers and dancers. Many of the moves were inspired by yoga and/or patterned after the movements of zoo animals such as swans, seals, and big cats. This form of exercise requires you to engage your whole body. The moves take lots of concentration - you can’t simply go through the motions. And then, just when you think you’ve mastered a particular move, pilates has another version that’s a little different and a little harder. On August 20th & 21st there will be a Mountain Pilates Escape at Soldier Mountain. This one night, two day minivacation is a perfect blend of outdoor fun, rejuvenating spa treatments and invigorating Pilates. If you think this is something for you, give Diane a call at 541-480-7561 or email her at Diane@ soldiermountain.com Men and women are welcome.
A Fair to Remember in Camas County
Thursday, August 4th Rabbit Show - 9:00 a.m. Bike Parade - 5:15 p.m. (main St.) Carnival in the Park - 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 5th Dog Show - 9:00 a.m. Archery Shoot - 1:00 p.m. Community Potluck - 6:00 p.m. Saturday August 6th 4-H Livestock Show - 8:00 a.m. Fair Parade - 1 p.m. w/Grand Marshals *Phil & Margaret Brackenbury*
Cancer Society Auction - 10 to 3:30 Volleyball Tournament - 2:00 p.m. 4-H Livestock Sale - 2:00 p.m. Bull Riding on Main Street - 6:00 p.m. Street Dance - 9:00 p.m. *Jason Lugo Band* Sunday August 7th Legion Breakfast - 8 to 11 Church in the Park - 10:30 to 12 *New Pastor - Nick Tracy* Music Festival, Crafts & Food Booths in the 4-H Park - 1 to 4 p.m.
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Soldier Mountain Trail Project
The Soldier Mountain Ski Area is proposing to implement a number of improvements within the permitted ski area boundary on the Fairfield Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest. Projects include constructing a 40’x100’storage building in the existing overflow parking lot that is south of the magic carpet area. This structure would allow indoor storage and a work place for groomers and other equipment. In addition, the ski hill proposes to construct approximately 7.5 miles of downhill mountain bike trail and a mountain bike skills park. These trails would ultimately be “lift-assisted” and offer a new opportunity for summer recreation on Soldier Mountain. “We hope you will take the time to review the scoping report and provide us with your comments,” says Mike Dettori, Fairfield District Ranger. Comments regarding this proposal will be most useful if received by August 29, 2016. continued on page 3
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Cathlic Mass in Fairfield:
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VBS in Shoshone
Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace!
Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Chapel in Fairfield this Sunday, August 7th, at 2 p.m. No potluck afterwards... Enjoy the Fair.
Explore Pharaoh’s palace, experience “real-life” Bible dramas, play high energy games, and dance and sing to up-beat worship music. Plus, you’ll meet lots of new friends! Hosted at First Baptist Church Shohsone (205 E 5th St. Shoshone).
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.
August 11, 12 & 13 9:30 am to Noon Thursday, Friday & Saturday
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
Join us Saturday at noon for FREE BBQ lunch Kids ages 3 years old - completed 5th Grade Registration at the door. 208-490-0144
Manmade Project
If you have been wondering what the Manmade Project is all about, this weekend is your opportunity to find out. The Manmade Park committee will have an information table in the City Park on Saturday afternoon after the Market Animal Sale. Follow the lemonade and find out about this great project just north of the City of Fairfield. Information brochures will be available for interested folks.
August 6th from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Gooding County Courthouse Parking Lot
Kids from kindergarten to 5th grade are invited to bring their bicicles, helmets, water to drink, and their parents to a fun Bike Rodeo at the Gooding Courthouse. The Gooding Sheriff’s Department will be on hand to provide helmet fitting, bike checks, safety demonstrations, and an obstacle course.
Summer Rodeos
Jerome County - August 9, 10 & 11 Gooding County - August 18, 19 & 20
Thanks For All Your Hard Work The Caboose gazebo is nice and white ready for the fair, thanks to CCHS honor society members Kyla Sanders, Austin Johnson-Burns and advisor Michelle Tews. Volunteer Megan Tews along with Caboose committee members Pam Berndt and Shari Simon also took time to help paint the gazebo last month. Free WiFi has been added to the caboose this year for our visitors, generously provided by TekFinity from Twin Falls. Check out the displays and enjoy the fair!
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Library Foundation
Raffle & Membership Drive
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.
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Fairfield Depot Museum OPEN for the Camas County Fair Friday - 11 to 4 & Saturday - 11 to 5 Camas County Historical Society will also offer
“ Historical Building Tours” for Donations from 4 & 5 on Saturday
‘For our Centennial Celebration’
...Soldier Trail Project continued
Additional information may be obtained from Steve Frost at the Fairfield Ranger District Office, 102 First Street East, Fairfield, ID 83327, phone 208-737-3202. Comments may also be emailed to FS-comments-intermtn-sawtooth-fairfield@fs.fed.us. You can access the project documents on the project webpage at: www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49726.
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August 3, 2016 The Courier News ~ 888-934-1862 Thank You... obit The Family of Azell Colter Pruett would like to thank the nurses and doctors at St. Luke’s in the ICU for all of their consideration and compassion especially, John, Temple, and Ben. ---- To the friends and family of Virginia Lee Mink, you are asked to make any memoriams with a contribution to the Idaho Special Olympics. This was Virginia’s favorite charity. ---- The Family of Harold P. Huyser would like to thank Jane Houst for her dedicated and loving care to Harold, Dusty for his professionalism and excellence, also the DeSano Place, and Vision Hospice for their compassion and kindness to Harold in his final days. The family suggests donations be made in Harold’s name to the Jerome/Lincoln American Legion Post 46. P.O. Box G. Jerome, Idaho 83338 or the Oasis Church in Shoshone.
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Muriel Eileen Okuda, 76, our loving mother, grandma and sister, a resident of Payette, Idaho, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at her son’s home in Fairfield, Idaho. Eileen was born on June 14, 1940 in La Grande, Oregon, the daughter of James Hixson and Opal Scott. She was raised and educated in the La Grande and Eugene, Oregon areas. She married Shigeru Okuda on March 19, 1969 in Winnemucca, Nevada. He preceded her in death in Payette on November 12, 1994. Eileen is survived by: two sons, Steven M. (Lisa) Saito of Ontario, Oregon and Jon S. (Wendy) Okuda of Fairfield, Idaho; two daughters, Mauri M. (Tim) Takehara of Nyssa, Oregon and Kacey S. Fairfield of Hailey, Idaho; three brothers, Alvin (Patty) Hixson of La Grande, OrEstella Clarine Ratigan, 74, a resident of Yuma, Arizona, egon, David (Mabel) Hixson of Killdeer, North Dakota passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Shoshone, Idaho. and Ronald (Linda) Scott of Wilsonville, Oregon; four No public services are planned. Arrangements are under sisters, Martha (Dale) Phillips of Union, Oregon, Conthe care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Sho- nie (Scot) Vandenbergh of Medford, Oregon, Margaret Scott of Eugene, Oregon and Linda Hixson of Tucson, shone Chapel. Arizona; her grandchildren, Kristin (William) Toombs, Wood River Engine Service Kara Saito, Landon Saito, Jordan Takehara, Jared (Annie) 30 + Years Experience Takehara, Jade Takehara, and Madelyn Fairfield; and her 8 to 5 M-F ~ 934-4992 great grandchildren, Zayden T. Takehara and Katherine 124 4th Avenue East ~ Gooding Toombs. In addition to her husband she was also preceded in All Machine Shop Services death by her parents, James and Opal; one brother, James Competitive Part Prices All Makes & Models ~ Domestic, Foreign, Hixson; and one sister, Ada Hamilton. In Frame & Overhaul Kits Commercial A celebration of Eileen’s life will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Lienkaemper Chapel at 78 N.W. 1st Ave in Ontario, Oregon. A private family inurnment will take place at the Evergreen Cemetery in Ontario. Cremation arrangements were held under the direction Serving Camas, Lincoln & Gooding Counties of Demaray Funeral Service in Gooding, Idaho.
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Dennis Dee Schulze
Dennis Dee Schulze, 75, a resident of Gooding, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dennis was born in Norton, Kansas on July 25, 1941, to Leo Charles Schulze and Alma Emma (Wudtke) Schulze. He was raised and educated in Norton, graduating from high school in 1959. He then went to college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1963. After graduation, Dennis began his career with the Bureau of Land Management in Craig, Colorado. He moved to Shoshone, Idaho in 1979, and retired from the Bureau of Land Management in 1994. Dennis married Marcia “Marci” Kay (Land) Brown on May 5, 1977 in Craig, Colorado. With this marriage came 2 children, Melissa Joanne and Travis Joe. Dennis was such a good Dad to them and they loved him so much. Dennis also had 4 children from a previous marriage; Cyndee, Shayne, Dusty and Tanya. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, Stetson and Tripp. They brought so much joy to his life. Dennis also liked to read, do crossword puzzles and spend time outdoors. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Dennis is survived by his wife, Marci, of Gooding, Idaho; daughter, Melissa (Rett) Shurtz, of Gooding, Idaho, grandsons, Stetson and Tripp; son, Travis (Lori) Brown, of Akin, Illinois, granddaughter, Peyton. Dennis is also survived by his mother, Alma Schulze, of Norton, Kansas; brother Dale (Rosalie) Schulze, of Norton, Kansas; sister, Donna Thomas, of Norton, Kansas; sister-in-law, Jeanne Schulze, of Salina, Kansas; daughter, Cyndee (Ray) Owens, of Craig, Colorado; sons, Shayne (Kim) Schulze, of Larkspur, Colorado; and Dusty (Lori) Schulze, of Grand Junction, Colorado; as well as several grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo; brother, Lonnie; daughter, Tanya, and granddaughter, Cassie. As per Dennis’ request, there will be no public funeral service. A private family graveside was held at Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, Idaho. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
Nancy Lee Swainston
Nancy Lee Swainston, 69, of Richfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday July 29, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born June 27, 1947, in Seattle, Washington, and was raised in Richfield, Idaho by her parents, Jack McKeegan and Georgia Luella Wickersham McKeegan. Nancy graduated from Richfield High School and on October 19, 1966, she married Ross Wyn Swainston. They made their home in Richfield where they raised five children. Nancy enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dancing and she had a great love of music. She especially loved painting and had a gift for landscapes and scenery. She was always the life of the party, loved people and will be remembered for infectious laugh. Nancy is survived by her husband, Ross Wyn of Richfield; four children, Tracy (Carol) Swainston of Twin Falls, Kara (Lee) Eldredge of Wendell, Lindsi (Sein) Brown of Boise and Kimber (Ross) Granden of Richfield. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and her son, Glade B. Swainston; her sister, Janet Berry and her brother, David Estock. A visitation will be held Friday evening, August 5, 2016, at the Richfield LDS Church, Hwy 93, Richfield, Idaho, where family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday August 6, 2016, also in the Richfield LDS Church, with Bishop Delbert Tree officiating. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Richfield Cemetery. In honor of her “sunny” personality, please dress colorfully for her services!
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It was my seventh attempt stopping at a convenience store to get a fudgesicle. No one seems to stock them anymore. Is there a fudgesicle epidemic whereas the single serving fudgesicle are all pulled off the shelves? I’ve been in thirteen stores and no-one is selling the fudgesicle. It’s definitely hot outside and a fudgesicle would be refreshing. Eating a chocolate candy bar is futile in this heat. They are melted before you can get to your car from the store. With the same heat factor, you know you will eat two fudgesicles because you have to eat them fast. Anytime you eat ice cream type treats, you will always be thirsty. With that said, I can see additional drink purchases to coincide with the fudgesicle. My only guess is that the fudgesicles are so inexpensive to make the stores can’t price them at same price as other ice cream products. They would have to sell the fudgesicles for half of the price of the other ice creams. Thus, not selling the volume of ice cream bars and sandwiches they want. Are ice cream makers trying to deliberately shun the fudgesicle to keep ice cream at a high price? This is starting to sound like a gasoline price fixing situation, only very “cool” and no one notices the movement. A few weeks ago I mentioned about lettuce soup in Montana. Maybe we, the Idaho people and the Canadians, need to ship more vegetable for soups in Montana. But one thing is for sure, you can find fudgesicles and even hucklberry ice creams at every store. I leave that thought with a question mark??? While looking for fudgesicles in the last convenience store I was in, I ordered some Taco Bell (since it was in the same store). They discontinued the green salsa sauce. It was replaced with a hotter one. With the heat I don’t want hotter but cooler. Sorry, no fudgesicles to cool your taste buds after a hot spiced burrito. My fudgesicle plight seemed to be endless so I talked myself into a Snapple brand cold drink. Each lid comes with a little trivia inside the top - not like a fortune cookie, but good ol’trivia. Opening my bottle I took a big refreshing drink. Then I read the trivia instead of waiting until I was done drink the juice. The trivia said quote, “Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas,” unquote. I’m really starting to get confused. I’m now 1/2 the same existence as a banana, can’t get mild salsa for a burrito, and single serve cold fudgesicles no longer exist. Maybe I’m not using my food groups correctly. Today’s trend seems to be bacon or maple on everything. I even see maple bar in the stores served with a strip of bacon on top. The general public acts as if they have discovered some miracle food groups. When I was a kid we ate real bacon and real maple flavored stuff. I think people are so used to artificial stuff that real ones taste GREAT! Meanwhile, I’m still looking for a single serve fudgesicle, artificial or not. Maybe I should start my own trend like the bacon. This is my “Cup of Pistachio Tee (new trend)” reading “Fudgesicle archives.” Tee Hurd
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The key to safe and efficient delivery of an irrigation water delivery system is that it is carefully maintained to prevent bank failures or water flow blockages that could potentially cause very serious damage to adjacent landowners or interfere with water being delivered to your property under your water right. This maintenance includes removing sediment and debris and controlling weeds by mowing, spraying or burning and removing trees on the banks. We also have to refurbish or repair banks, install bank lining or even replace the open canal with covered pipe. That requires we have unrestricted access to the canal or ditch banks for our employees, vehicles and maintenance equipment. This unrestricted access is provided to us under Idaho law through easements - the legal right to cross or otherwise use someone else's land for a specified purpose. We may also have fee title ownership or rights-ofway. Those easements may not be reflected on the plot map for your land. We have the legal right to unrestricted access but find it far better to jointly work with property owners to maintain our canals and ditches. The key is knowledge. If you have a project in mind that could impact or involve canal and ditch banks, please call your irrigation company first so it can work with you to resolve in advance any potential access issues. Also, be sure to let them know about any issue involving the banks that might impact water delivery or bank safety. Most importantly, if you have any questions about why our equipment is on a canal or ditch bank, what our employees are doing, or what form our easement takes when your land abuts or is crossed by a canal, we strongly encourage you to contact us so we can provide you with the factual answers you need.
EASEMENTS KEY POINTS
• We have the right to deposit material on the ditch banks (right) that has been removed during cleaning and maintenance. This material belongs to us and it is not to be removed from the banks. • We have the legal right to remove anything that blocks our access to the easement area. We also can prohibit activities which will unreasonably interfere with maintenance of the canal of ditch banks. This includes buildings, parking areas, fences, landscaping and other structures or activities. • We may need to cut trees or remove shrubs from an easement area such as those along the ditch pictured on the right. Tree branches can droop or fall into the canal and obstruct water flows. Tree roots can actually rob the system of water. Tree roots in the banks can also cause seepage and result in eventual canal breaks. • The owners or operators of ditches used for irrigation purposes are responsible for maintenance and repair of ditches to prevent damage or injury to property owners, whether on lands of the owners or operators of ditchesor upon other lands.
This important information is brought to you as a public service by members of the Surface Water Coalition, a group of Magic Valley irrigation entities whose employees are dedicated to the efficient and safe delivery of vital irrigation water to rural and urban area water users.
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Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Budget for Camas County Cemetery District
There will be a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 11, 2016, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Camas County Senior Center. A copy of the proposed budget is available for inspection at the Camas County Senior Center during business hours. ESTIMATED REVENUE
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Office Supplies Legal Publications Insurance Maintenance Contract Manienance Material Miscellaneous TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 14,600
$ 50 $ 550 $ 500 $ 6,000 $ 4,000 $ 3,500 $ 14,600
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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
Dietrich Fire District Secretary Pam Conant publish on July 25th & August 1st
Early Hunts:
Great Options, Unique Challenges
by Mike Demick, Conservation Information Supervisor
With a number of hunting opportunities opening in early August on or near private lands, Idaho Fish and Game reminds hunters that they can increase their success and avoid potential conflicts by obtaining landowner permission in advance and taking extra precautions to properly care for their harvested game. Most of the hunts that open in early August are designed to help reduce chronic crop damage for landowners. Some hunts are restricted to areas outside National Forest boundaries and within one mile of private lands in agricultural production. Other hunts are restricted to private lands only and hunters participating in these hunts must secure permission to hunt on private property. Many landowners are willing to allow hunting access if asked first. According to a survey of rural Idaho landowners, 88 percent will allow hunting on their property. Landowners are more likely to grant access to their land to people who ask well in advance. If allowed to hunt on private property, it is critical that hunters know the landowner’s property boundaries and treat the property as if it were their own. This includes packing out garbage, leaving gates as found, not driving off roads, and not shooting near or toward buildings, equipment or livestock. Additionally, many landowners have concerns about fire danger and hunters should be sensitive to these concerns. Hunters also need know what to do should a wounded animal run onto private property or private property under different ownership. If this happens, the hunter must find the landowner, get permission to enter the property and retrieve the animal. If the landowner denies permission, Fish and Game officers or county sheriff’s deputies may be able to mediate the issue. Meat spoilage is a serious concern during hot weather, and hunters have an ethical and legal obligation to salvage the edible portions of their kill. The key to preserving meat is to begin the cooling process quickly. Harvested animals should be immediately skinned, reduced to quarters in most cases, and quickly transported to cold storage facilities. Early season hunters often remove the meat from the bone and use large ice chests to keep their game both cool
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and clean. When cutting up a carcass to transport, hunters must be sure to preserve the evidence of sex. If the head is removed, evidence of sex in the form of testicles, penis, scrotum, udder or vulva must remain naturally attached to the carcass or parts thereof until it reaches the final place of storage or personal consumption, or a commercial meat processing facility. In hunts restricted to mule deer only or whitetailed deer only, hunters that remove the head must leave the fully-haired tail naturally attached to the carcass until it reaches the final place of storage or personal consumption, or a commercial meat processing facility. With pronghorn archery season starting mid-August, many archers will use blinds near watering holes, or travel routes near agricultural areas. Archers should check the current big-game rules brochure or contact the Bureau of Land Management for policies regarding hunting blinds on public lands. Wildfires are a serious concern this time of year. Hunters are encouraged to get the most up-todate fire information on fire restrictions and area closures by contacting the Idaho Department of Lands, BLM, or US Forest Service office in the area they plan to hunt. Hunters can also obtain fire activity and related information at idfg.idaho.gov/fire.
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Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 For the City of Fairfield, Idaho
A public hearing, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-1002, will be held for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017. The hearing will be held at the City Office Meeting Room, 407 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho at 7:30 p.m. on August 18th, 2016. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed City Budget in detail are available at the Fairfield City Office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays). City Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodations for disabilities related to the budget documents or to the hearing, please contact the City office at 764-2333, at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. The proposed FY 2016-2017 Budget is shown below as FY 2016-2017 proposed expenditures and revenues, which have been tentatively approved by the City Council and entered in detail in the Journal of Proceedings. Fund Name General Fund General & Admin Parks Fire Department Law Enforcement Streets General Fund Total Street Fund Grants (Streets LHTAC) Grants (Sidewalk WDTF) Excess (deficiency rev over exp) Loan (Sewer) Grant (Water) Loan (Water) Water Fund Sewer Fund Total All Funds
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES 2014-2015 2015-2016 ACTUAL BUDGETED $ 159,073 3,490 8,170 4,800 16,066 $ 191,599 36,019 28,532 0 542,004
$ 214,878 10,000 19,650 16,000 17,095 $ 277,623 26,300 100,000
$ 215,509 11,000 24,687 16,000 20,150 $ 287,346 45,468 100,000 194,500
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130,912 91.148 $1,020,214
178,250 126,684 $ 1,197,803
176,679 124,959 $ 928,952
ESTIMATED REVENUES Fund Name 2014-2015 2015-2016 ACTUAL BUDGETED Property Tax Levy General Fund $ 140,600 $ 145,134 Total Tax Levy $ 140,600 $ 145,134 Revenue Sources Other than Property Tax General Fund 42,260 68,894 State Revenue Sharing 36,115 37,616 Highway Users/Street Fund 12,994 43,395 Liquor Apportionment 10,742 8,384 Licenses Permits 11,984 500 Grants Water USDA 233,500 308,946 Grant ICDBG 308,504 180,000 Grant LHTAC 100,000 100,000 Grant Sidewalk ICDBG Grant WDTF Water Fund 128,574 178,250 Sewer Fund 94,941 126,684 Total Other $ 879,614 $ 1,052,669 Revenue Sources Grand Total All Funds Revenue $1,020,214 $ 1, 197,803 Mickey Dalin, City Treasurer
2016-2017 PROPOSED
2015-2016 PROPOSED $ 147,794 $ 147,794 92,930 37,534 45,468 8,588 500
187,500 7,000 176,679 124,959 $ 781,158 $ 928,952
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Hot August Tuesdays featuring Wild Horses County, Oldies, Classics - Music for Everyone! Bring the Kids. Bring the Granny. Bring a Chair.
Beginning August 9th, the Hagerman Senior Community Center will be sponsoring a FREE Concerts every Tuesday during the month of August at the Gazebo in the Hagerman City Park. There will be a Beer Garden (water & soda too). Lay on the grass or Jump up and dance. Come and Enjoy!
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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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► Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 9345288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available. ► Free Card Tricks. Available 7 days-a-week from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 120 N. Idaho Street in Wendell. Contact Andy Smith at 544-0092. ► In PAIN? Free sample, all Natural Supplement reduces pain. Limited Quantities. No Obligation or Purchase required! Call or Text Tara at 208-316-0983. ► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in anything: jackets, bags, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, dresses, coveralls, etc. NEW DROPS: Ace Hardware in Gooding & Shoshone. Call Kathy 837-6267. ► Complete Health Care Insurance Agency: Health, Dental, Vision & Hearing. Individual, Families, Friends & Business. Medicare & State Exchange. Disability, long term care, final expenses. Desiree’ DeGiorgio 208-340-0544 or desireeshealthcare@hotmail.com (NPN # 16997876) ► TRIM CARPENTER & CABINETMAKER. Kitchen improvements, doors, windows, decks, shelving. Call Doug at 490-3750. ► Long Arm Quilting and Custom Sewing. Do you have a quilt top that needs to be quilted? Need to finish a quilt by sewing the binding? Call 208-934-6400 Sunflower Quilting in Bellevue, Idaho.
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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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