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Breakfast & Lunch North of the Tracks Last week, a new eatery opened up just north of the tracks in Gooding with all of your favorites things for breakfast and lunch, and they have great coffee as well. Located next to Jim’s Repair (280 Roosevelt St.), R and R Crossing is owned by Tina
Holland. Many of us know her from the post office, but a little coffee shop has long been a dream of her’s. R&R specializes in expresso, bagels (fresh), and wraps with your choice of cheese, meat, veggies, and dressing (they build them your way). Open from 7 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Friday, you can call in your order (934-4341) for a pick up or sit-down meal, or they can deliver your order right to your door. Check them out and support a locally grown business.
Fires Across South Central Idaho
Four major fires are burning across the mountains of Elmore, Camas, and Blaine counties. All started by lightning, these fires consumed about 300,000 acres so far. Just north of Fairfield, the McCan fire is at 24,000 acres and is 50% contained. This fire is not expected to increase in size. Two homes have been lost to this fire. The Beaver Creek fire, located twenty mile northeast of Fairfield, is at 32,000 acres an only 10% contained due to rough terrain. Firefighters have been concentrating on the southern and western boarders of this fire. The northern and western boarders are expected to expand and weather forecasts for the
weekend are not favorable to attacking those areas safely. The majority of the smoke in our area is coming from the Elk fire in Elmore county. Located west of Anderson Ranch Reservoir, this fire is well over 100,000 acres. Pine and Featherville are in the process of being evacuated, but the big concern is that winds will cause the fire to jump the South Fork of the Boise River between those two towns. If that happens, it could easily double in size. Between the Elk Fire and the Pony fire (south and west of Prairie) about 50 structures have been burned. Currently, the Elk fire is the number one fire in the nation. It is also a dangerous fire because of
how fast it is burning (nearly 50,000 acres in one day). Fire personnel at the community meeting on Tuesday evening said their number one priority is to protect life and property. This can interfere with trying to control these fires when people do not evacuate when they are told to do so. Earlier this week, a couple of fire crews and several law enforcement officials had to abandon their assigned tasks to rescue a house full of people who had not evacuated. This was not only dangerous for the people involved, it cost valuable time to the effort of controlling the fire. Highway 20 is safe to travel, but please stay out of the backcountry.
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Mannie’s Jamboree Celebrate Fiddling In Idaho The 2013 Mannie’s Jamboree will be held this Saturday, August 17th, in the Fairfield City Park. Mannie Shaw started this annual celebration fifty years ago as a fun way for friends and neighbors to get together to share music and food. Mannie has since passed away, but his legacy continues. If you play the fiddle or you just love music, plan on driving up to Fairfield for a fun afternoon. In the evening, enjoy more music with Slow Children Playing. Food and beverages will be available in the park. Sponsored by the Camas Chamber and Fiddlers Inc.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings
Rescheduled Hearing: The Ciyt of Fairfield has rescheduled its Public Hearing for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014. The rescheduled hearing date is: August 29, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at the Fairfield City Hall, 407 Soldier Road. Firewood Fundraiser Sale: Boy Scouts, Camas Troop 143 (all prices include delivery and stacking) Spilt wood $200 a cord, Rounds $150 a cord, Approx. 8 foot poles $100 a cord. For additional information or to reserve yours contact Neill and Nick Martin at: (208) 764-2882. Shoshone Farmers Market: Every Thursday afternoon on the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn. This week: Apricot’s, Raspberries, Cucumbers, Bell Peppers, Honey, Breads, Tacos and Tamales, Crafts, and a great atmosphere. Gooding Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. on 13th Avenue East (just south of the LDS Church). Fairfield Farmers Market: Every Friday through the summer at the Steam Engine Park in downtown Fairfield. Noon to 8 Lincoln County AA Meetings: Every Monday & Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Golden Years Senior Center (218 N. Rail St. West). Also, Alanon meetings helds every 3rd Sunday. DI Pod in Fairfield: If you have any good used items to donate, please call 539-3895 or 764-2467. Please, No large appliances. Fairfield Food Bank: This Friday from 3 to 5 at the Lighthouse Church (231 Ponderosa Ave. East). If you need emergency food, the Lighthouse Food Pantry is available anytime (within reason). Contact Ed at (208) 539-1160.
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We would like to extend a hugh THANK YOU to everyone who helped us save our ranch this past week. A special thanks to Marc Schmidt who got up on the roof of our house with a hose to keep the embers from catching it on fire and to Lauri Brand who helped me keep the perimeter and our tress watered down, while 20 ft tall flames rushed towards us on Thursday night. Thank you to the Fairfield Fire Department, the BLM and all the other fire departments from our nearby towns who really “saved the ranch”. Our families will forever be grateful for your services and bravery, keeping us from what could have been a terrible tragedy. Thanks to Ron Jones for helping Dirk doze fire lines and to Steve Sabin who came over to help having almost lost their place the night before. Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who came by to check on us, called to make sure we were ok and/or brought us food and hugs. No one could ask for a better community to live in. We “THANK YOU ALL” very very much. Dirk, Nancy & Drew and Doug & Norma Hallowell Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to those who lost homes and livestock that same Thursday night, we are so sorry for your loss.
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Back To School Drive
The Gooding Edward Jones Branch office is reaching out to help our young students have what they need for school by serving as collection point for school supply donations. Local residents and businesses may join the effort by bringing school supply items in to the Edward Jones branch office (442 Main Street, Gooding) during regular business hours - 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Please note: they can not accept gifts of cash or checks. Call 934-5001 for more information. ——————————
What Do New Investors Really Need To Know?
If you’re starting out as an investor, you might be feeling overwhelmed. After all, it seems like there’s just so much to know. How can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts so that you’re comfortable in making well-informed choices? You can get a good grip on the investment process by becoming familiar with a few basic concepts. • Risk versus Reward: All investments carry some type of risk: Stocks and bonds can decline in value, while investments such as CDs can lose purchasing power over time. One important thing to keep in mind is that, generally, the greater the potential reward, the higher the risk. • Setting Goals: As an investor, you need to set goals for your investment portfolio, such as providing resources for retirement or helping pay for your children’s college educations. • Knowing your own Investment Personality: Everyone has different in-vestment personalities — some people can accept more risk in the hopes of greater rewards, while others are not comfortable with risk at all. It’s essential that you know your investment personality when you begin investing, and throughout your years as an investor. • Investing is a Long-term Process: It generally takes decades of patience, perseverance and good decisions for investors to accumulate the substantial financial resources they’ll need for their long-tem goals. By keeping these concepts in mind as your begin your journey through the investment world, you’ll be better prepared for the twists and turns you’ll encounter along the way as you pursue your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones.
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The Courier News Magic Valley Bank Announces the Community Star™ Contest
Nominations are being accepted to recognize a Community Star in the Gooding area. Pick up an entry form at the Magic Valley Bank (746 Main Street), fill it our, and submit a brief paragraph (400 words or less) explaining why you think this person(s) deserves recognition. A selection committee will choose the “Star” and Magic Valley Bank will make a $1,000 DONATION to any charity or organization on behalf of the Community Star. A community celebration and prizes will be given in recognition of you and your “Star”. All nomination are needed by August 18th, 2013.
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Fairfield to be Idaho’s Capital for a Day Lee Barron, Camas County Republican Chairman, announced today that Governor C. L. ”Butch” Otter will be in Fairfield on Wednesday, August 28, to make our community Idaho’s capital for the day. The Governor will arrive at the Camas Senior Center at 9:00 A.M. with several of the people that head departments of State government to meet the citizens of Camas County and listen to and answer their questions, concerns and cares. It is expected that he and his entourage will be available until approximately 3:00 p.m. At the present time it is expected that his group will include the heads of the Idaho departments of Agriculture, Water Resources and Lands. Mr. Barron urges you to come and meet the governor face to face so that you can get to know him and visit with him about your concerns on how our state is being run. He added, “This is a unique opportunity for our small community and for us individually because we each will be able to have an informal conversation with the governor and with the heads of state government an experience that many Idahoans do not get to enjoy. I urge each citizen to avail themselves of this unusual privilege.”
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Lillian Louise Esterbrook
Lillian Louise “Nin” Esterbrook, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the age of 76. Lillian was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Otis and Fanny Russell on January 9, 1937, the baby of four children. She attended elementary and middle schools in Twin Falls and Hansen. They later moved to Gooding in her freshman year. Lillian graduated in 1955 and married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Bob Esterbrook in 1955 at the First Christian Church. Of this union were born two children, Jana Janell and Scott Robert. She was the most wonderful loving and caring wife and mother. She was very active in various community functions. She was a room mom and helped with 4-H. She was a member of the First Christian Church; a member and president of the Gooding Hospital Foundation and took pride in her accomplishments being chairman for the Festival of Trees. She was Drill Master of the Little Mustang Riding Club in which she took much pride in each and every one of the children. She was also a member and Drill Master of the Liberty Bells Riding Club. She enjoyed organizing family and class reunions; and was active with the Sociables Card Club and a dance club. Lillian looked forward to playing golf which she really enjoyed. Lillian is survived by: her husband, Bob Esterbrook of Gooding; her daughter, Jana Peyton and her son, Scott Esterbrook; three grandchildren, McKenzie, Taner and Jacob; nine great grandchildren; and one brother, Tom Russell. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Bille Buker; and one brother, Richard C. Russell. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Lillian’s name to the North Canyon Medical Center Foundation. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013 at 10:00 am at the First Christian Church in Gooding. Graveside inurnment services will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Funeral services and 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.
Orville A. Neal
Orville A. Neal, 82, a resident of Benton City, Washington, died Monday, August 5, 2013 at the North Idaho Advanced Trauma Hospital. Orville was born on March 30, 1931 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the son of Orville and Evelyn Neal. He was raised and educated in Post Falls, Idaho. He married Laurel Loveless on June 30, 1951 in Post Falls, Idaho. After they were married they moved to Missouri, where they farmed for several years. They were dairy people for much of that time. These were also the years of the births of all four of their children. He served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a man of various skills. He drove a gas truck for a time, and he remodeled his parents’ house. He and his family moved back to Idaho in 1971, when he purchased a dairy to the north of Gooding. In 1981 he got itchy feet and left to work on a dairy in Illinois, and then another in Washington. Finally, after the death of his son, Michael, in 1985, he settled down in Benton City, where he worked for a time as a carpenter. He started his own carpentry business in 1998 with his son, Scott, until a car accident left him paralyzed in 1999. Orville was a friendly and gregarious man. No matter where he was, he made friends. Especially in his later years, he was a very devout Christian. He was baptized into the Nazarene Church in the recent years and was a humble follower of Christ. He loved Laurel exceptionally, and he was as present and loving a father as a working man could be. He inspired family and friends alike for his strength and fidelity in faith and marriage. He taught how to live and be useful by example, and he was a good teacher. He is survived by: his wife, Laurel of Benton City, Wash.; two sons, Andy (Satin) Neal of Nevada and Scott Neal of Benton City, Wash.; one daughter, Brenda (Doug) Kerner of Gooding, Idaho; one sister, Noralee Virtue of Spokane, Wash.; Grandchildren, Kris Bellamy, Jennifer Bellamy Beck, Lena McKown, Trece Brown, Jesse Neal, and Lucas Kerner; and two great grandchildren, Zane McKown and Gus Neal. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Neal; his parents; two sisters, Rosalie Akers and Clara Mae Heasley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shoshone United Methodist Church. A memorial celebration will be held and announced at a later date 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.
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obituaries Anita Illeen Lete Young
Anita Illeen Lete Young, 73 of Bellevue, Idaho passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Lincoln County Care Center, Shoshone, Idaho. Anita was born August 22, 1939 at her grandparents home in North Shoshone. She was the 3rd child born to Joe and Susy Lete. Due to the family sheep business she alternated her school years between Shoshone and Bellevue through the 11th grade. She went on to graduate from Bellevue High School in 1957. On June 8th 1957 she married Charles E. Young in Hailey, Idaho. They had two children, Timothy Joe and Kelli Lynn (Jose Victorino) four grandchildren Aaron and Adam Marcroft, Logan (Bryan Balli); and Luke Young; one great granddaughter Lana Charli Marcroft. Anita went to work at the Christiana restaurant in 1965 where she worked for 29 years. There she made life long friends, met many celebrities and thoroughly enjoyed all her customers. She was once voted “Valley’s Best Waitress”. She later worked at Blaine Manor and St. Lukes once again making life long friends and enjoying those she served. Upon retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family and visiting friends at the Senior Citizen Center. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and her great granddaughter. Also surviving her are her siblings, Alicia (Dale); Eden; Mitch (Gaea) Lete and Judy (Keith) Myers, many special nieces nephews, great nieces and nephews and her beloved cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, her brother Simon, her Tios, Manuel, Pete and her infant son “Little Joe”. Donations in Anita’s name may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The family would like to thank the staff at the Lincoln County Care Center for the loving care they provided to Anita.
“She was loved so very much by her family and will be forever missed”. Rosary will be at 7:00p.m. Friday August 16th and Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m., Saturday August 17, 2013 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Hailey. You may also leave a condolence, share memories and light a candle at www. woodriverchapel.com
Robert Lee Kistler
Robert Lee Kistler, 69, a resident of Gooding, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at his home with his family close by. Robert was born on January 19, 1944 in Minatare, Nebraska, the son of Elton and Edna Bishop Kistler. Robert had worked as a ditch rider in the Gooding County area. He is survived by: two daughters, Jenneta DelosSantos and Brenda Hammond. In accordance with his wishes there will be no public viewing or funeral service. Arrangements with cremation services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
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Glennis Pond Packham, 93, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Marquis Care At Shaw Mountain in Boise. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. David J. Adair, 81, a resident of Gooding, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
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Boise, ID – “In Idaho, we know the impacts of catastrophic wildfires firsthand. During fire season, many of us are impacted indirectly, and some have felt the heat of the flames as they have fought to protect their homes and livelihoods. As a lifelong Idahoan, I have seen where catastrophic fires have scorched the land so badly that nothing will grow. That’s why, as Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, it’s easy for me to understand the value of providing land managers and firefighters with the resources they need to manage and put out fires. “In the FY14 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, I have ensured that fire suppression is fully funded at the 10-year fire suppression average. Wildfire has a tremendous impact on the budgets of the Forest Service and the BLM—for the Forest Service, wildfire-related costs make up more than half of the agency’s budget. Therefore, in a budget environment where we have had to cut or eliminate “good to do” and even “need to do” priorities in order to address critical human health and public safety priorities, wildfire funding quickly rises to the top of the list. “My bill also includes funding for the Forest Service to acquire two new next generation heavy air tankers to replace its aging and increasingly obsolete fleet. Some of the air tankers used by the Forest Service are Korean War era planes, and the agency has been forced to ground a number of aircraft because of safety concerns. This bill takes the first steps to build a fire fighting fleet for the future. “While I have seen the destructive impacts of catastrophic fires, I’ve also seen where proactively removing hazardous fuels from an area has made the difference between relatively minor damage to resources and property and complete destruction. Recognizing the value and cost effectiveness of preventing wildfires versus fighting them, my bill increases funding for hazardous fuels removal by $200 million for the Forest Service and $87 million for DOI. Failing to adequately fund the hazardous fuels account would virtually guarantee that the cost of wildfire suppression will continue to rise in the future. This bill will help us to get ahead of the problem as much as possible. “Unfortunately, providing adequate funding for hazardous fuels removal cannot reduce the risk of catastrophic fire if that money never makes it to the ground. When fire costs exceed the agency’s fire budget, the agency is forced to borrow from hazardous fuels reduction and other accounts to pay for fire suppression. Robbing these accounts means that the Forest
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farmers markets are now listed in USDA’s National Farmers Market Directory, up from about 5,000 in 2008. The Directory, voluntarily updated by farmers market managers, state departments of agriculture, marketing associations, and others, is published online at farmersmarkets.usda.gov. This year, the Directory has been upgraded to include a new Application Programming Interface (API) that improves customer access to farmers market data. “Farmers markets are an important public face for agriculture and a critical part of our nation’s food system,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “They provide benefits not only to the farmers looking for important income opportunities, but also help fill a growing consumer demand for fresh, healthy foods. In recent years, USDA has stepped up efforts to support local and regional marketing opportunities for producers, including a modernized Farmer’s Market Directory to help connect farmers, consumers, communities, and businesses around the country.” USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Anne Alonzo spoke at Saturday’s farmers market celebration at Washington, D.C.’s Columbia Heights Marketplace announcing the newly updated National Farmers Market Directory information. “Due to consumer demand for local food we are seeing an increase in the diversity of market offerings, and more participation from small businesses and farms,” Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator Anne Alonzo said. “This year we are focusing on the sustainability and maturity of farmers markets- keeping new and old markets thriving and improving. Farmers markets around the country continue to be popular social events for families and communities.” Get out and support all your local Farmers Markets.
Service has fewer resources available for good forest management, and so fires get worse and wildfire suppression costs end up devouring the agency’s budget. “While we do our best to predict the coming fire season and budget accordingly, we never know how bad a fire season will be until it is over. During last year’s severe fire season, firefighting costs were higher than anticipated and the Forest Service had to borrow a great deal of funding from other non-fire accounts after running out of wildfire suppression funding. My bill tries to get ahead of this problem by providing an additional $600 million in fire suppression funding in an effort to address fire-borrowing. “These provisions have real impact on Idaho, and I’m disappointed that this bill was not voted out of Committee before the end of last month. I am hopeful that Congress will act quickly in order to ensure that land management agencies have the resources they need for fighting and preventing catastrophic wildfires this year.”
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Occasionally you may read something in Tee Hurd’s column that doesn’t make any sense. He has a mind that twists and turns in peculiar directions. However, last week his article was sandbagged by the editor’s neglect of his duty. Therefore, we are reprinting that column with the hope of clarifying his words.
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I missed last week to having a “Cup of Tee” in the paper. I didn’t miss the 100˚ weather because I was right in the middle of it. More so, I missed some ice tea. I was absent because I was hauling wheat to its shipping destination. I was hauling the grain in a ten wheel dump hoist truck. The doors that accommodate hauling silage corn were sealed shut to prevent leakage. All I had was 12” square door to unload the wheat. The building I was delivering in was about three stories tall, tin roofed, and full of grain. With the existing 100˚ weather and the wheat putting off its own heat, things were warm. To add extra heat I had to hand unload the remainder that wouldn’t go through the 12” opening. As I looked at the wheat in the barn type shed, I wondered how much wheat it took to make a loaf of bread. The answer I was told was 60 loaves of bread to the bushel. A bushel weighs 60 pounds. So, if my math serves me right, about a pound of grain per loaf of bread (which is a pound). Somehow the mathematics doesn’t seem to jive to me. You start with pound of material, process it, and still end up with a pound? The loads of grain I would deliver would be about 25,000 pounds. That is a lot of bread with my truck loads alone, not counting all the other wheat 30 feet high. In our State of Idaho, we are diverse agricultural state with lots of food products. Why are we not at the top of the list as far as hunger-less families? Our state should lead with fewer hungry families. Once again, the math doesn’t work very well. Maybe I’m not very good with math, but I think some basics were obtained during my school years. Back to the bread, to get a pound from a pound, perhaps the “fillers” are the basis in which bread is weighed. Long years ago, bread and gasoline stayed close to the same price. Gasoline is double the price of bread with wheat staying the same ol’ purchase price year after year. Maybe our government is giving us the “filler” and not the real scoop. At the Boston Tea Party the British were not invited to throw the tea overboard into the harbor to protest unfair tax “fillers.” Maybe we need to have a bread party... Yeah, a Bread Party! This time we should invite our leaders to join us. Instead of bread we could serve the “filler” on mussel shells or something similar. We the people could say, “but that is the way it is.” Maybe it won’t all be about the math, whereas we are all shorted. Maybe we need a little English too. Pound for pound, this is my “Cup of Tee” on the short side.
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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices NOTICE OF LIBRARY MEETING & BUDGET HEARINGS CAMAS COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a meeting of the qualified voters of the above named Library District will be held on the 26th day of August, 2013 at 5:00 PM at the Library in said district, at which meeting there shall be a public hearing on the maintenance and operation budget for the forthcoming Fiscal Year. This budget as presently determined by the Board of Trustees is now available in the office of the Library District and will remain available until the hearing, as provided by law. This library meeting and budget hearing is called pursuant to Section 33-2725 Idaho Code as amended. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 20013-2014 WITH CORRESPONDING BUDGET AMOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 REVENUE 2013 2014 County taxes $ 84,062 $ 88,710 Delinquent taxes 3,000 2,000 Sales Tax 5,500 5,500 Other revenue 1,914 2,026 Operation carryover 24,605 24,000 Depreciation 10,000 15,000 Capital Assets 0 0 Grants 3,000 2,000 TOTAL $126,649 $139,026 ================================================ EXPENDITURES Personnel $ 39,554 $ 40,627 Library Services 12,285 13,025 Occupancy Costs 50,242 52,584 Other 1,000 1,000 Capital Expenditures 0 0 Operation Carryover: M & O 24,000 26,000 Capital Assets 0 0 Depreciation 5,000 6,000 TOTAL $132,081 $139,236 Dated August 13, 2013 Camas County District Library Marilyn Ballard, Librarian
Dear Camas County School District #121 Patron: As usual we have a lot of challenges next year. Some of them are beginning to become easier and we will be able to build upon the gains we have worked so hard to realize. It’s an understatement when we say that education is a challenging profession in today’s world. Increased performance demands and low funding are impacting all aspects of our educational system. Speaking of funding, we passed a supplemental levy last spring for the purchase of student supplies, equipment and to continue our current programs. However, we still have the responsibility of meeting our facility needs, as well as properly educating children. On August 27thst we will be asking patrons and staff to support a Ten Year Plant Facility Levy in the amount of $20,000 per year. Reasons for asking for levy approval are: • • •
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Prior to the end of FY 2009, CCSD #121 received approximately $25,500 in Lottery and School Building Maintenance money each year from the state. In the four years after 2009 the amount of money we received outside of basic operations to address building needs has been a total of 0 dollars. This year lottery money has been added back to the state appropriation and the amount we will receive is $2700. Obviously these numbers are far short of the amount required to address our building and grounds needs. In fact, our needs are growing each year as our buildings continue to age. Plant facility money can only be used for “projects” that exceed $5000 and not for salaries. In other words, this money will be used only for facility repairs and improvements. The $20,000 requested in the Plant Facilities Levy is the amount we saved each year by refinancing our Building Bonds. In effect the bond levy refinance will offset our total taxing request and will result in NO tax increase. This year legislators approved a personal property tax shift. Included in that statute was a provision that obligates the state to pay the personal property tax portion for any school election approved prior to November 2013. The state obligation portion of the $20,000 is $1400 each year or $14000 over the next ten years. To put it another way; local patrons would be paying $18,600 rather than the full $20,000.
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions concerning the Plant Facility Levy or the operation of our school district feel free to drop by the district office or call me at 208-358-1053. I am more than willing to meet with any organization, individual, or group at your convenience. For the Camas County School District Board of Trustees Jim Cobble, Superintendent
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F&G Issues Salvage Order for Thorn Creek Reservoir
The Thorn Creek Reservoir in Gooding County will be dry or nearly dry by early fall because of drought and lack of runoff. Fish in this water are likely to die as water levels drop and conditions become unsuitable. Therefore bag, possession, and size limits will be removed on Thorn Creek Reservoir, effective August 3 through November 30. Fish may be taken by any method except firearms, explosives, chemicals, or electric current. A valid Idaho fishing license is required to salvage fish.
August 14, 2013
A Good American by Alex George
I have to tell you straight out that I got a big kick out of this tale of the immigrant Meisenheimer family. From Hannover (Germany, I think) with two outsized take-me-as-I-am lovers to the Knick Knack bar in Missouri, this family is examined with its pants down, so to speak. But it’s done with the utmost tenderness and charm by the narrator, a grandson who yearns to be a writer and realizes his best story is his family’s journey to become good Americans. This writer is effortlessly funny while he dishes up considerable knowledge about opera, chess, and short order cooking and he gently reminds us that we are living in history, our lives are shaped by the actions of governments and neighbors. And who couldn’t love Mr. Tim, the sunbathing raccoon? No one! Read this book – it’s adorable.
Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices NOTICE OF SCHOOL PLANT FACILITY LEVY ELECTION PUBLIC NOTICE CAMAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 121 Notice of Proposed Establishment of a Private Use Airport CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO Fairfield, ID Public Notice is hereby given according to law, and the requisite acAeronautical Study Number 2013-ANM–928-NRA tion of the Board of Trustees of Camas County School District No. The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an aeronautical 121, Camas County, Idaho, that a School Plant Facility Levy election study, Aeronautical Study No. 2013-ANM-928-NRA, concerning the will be held on August 27, 2013, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said District their vote and determination on a following: school plant facilities reserve fund tax levy. Name: Soldier Field Airport Proponent: Ix-Nay Investment Trust The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the following Location: Fairfield, Idaho locations: Latitude: 43° 21’ 33.61”N (NAD 83) Old Gym Entrance at Camas County High School Longitude: 114° 24’ 16.98”W An elector must be a registered voter who has resided in this state and Elevation: 5,100 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) in this school district at least thirty (30) days preceding the election. Layout: Proposed 8,500’ x 100’ single runway To determine its effect upon the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by aircraft and on the operation of air navigation facilities, the FAA is conducting an aeronautical study under the provisions of 49 U.S.C., Section 44718 and, if applicable, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77. In the study, consideration will be given to all facts relevant to the effect of the proposal on existing and planned airspace use, air navigation facilities, airports, aircraft operations, procedures and minimum flight altitudes and the air traffic control system. Interested persons are invited to participate in the aeronautical study by submitting comments to the FAA address below. To be eligible for consideration, comments must be relevant to the effect the proposal will have upon the airspace and to the safety of persons or property on the ground. Comments must also provide sufficient detail to permit clear understanding and contain the aeronautical study number shown above. Comments must be received on, or before, 8/26/2013. Northwest Mountain Region Seattle Airports District Office 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Suite 250 Renton, Washington 98057-3356
Please reference Aeronautical Study # 2013-ANM-928-NRA in all correspondence
The question submitted will be: Shall the Board of Trustees of Camas County School District No. 121, Camas County, Idaho be authorized and empowered to levy a School Plant Facilities Levy in the amount of $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars), for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and continuing each year in the amount of $20,000 (twenty thousand dollars) for ten years for the purpose of allowing the District funds for building maintenance and upkeep. A Qualified electors who expect to be absent from the District on August 27, 2013, or who will be unable, because of physical disability or blindness, to go to a polling place, may vote by absentee ballot. Written application for an absentee ballot may be made to the County Clerk on a form made available at the Office of the County Clerk, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Such application must be made no later than 5:00 p.m. August 21, 2013. Electors applying in person may obtain their ballots starting August 1, 2013. Electors applying by mail should submit their requests as soon as possible. The absentee ballot must be received by the Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the election. By Order of the Board of Directors. Wendy R. Strickler, Clerk
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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho thence South 260 feet to a point your check. For further informa- of interest, late charges, and Code 45-1506 Today’s date: July 80 feet East of the Southeast cor- tion write or call the Successor other charges that may vary from 9, 2013 File No.: 7042.29375 ner of Lot 12 in Block 11; thence Trustee at the address or tele- day to day, the amount due on Sale date and time (local time): East 281 feet to a point which is phone number provided above. the day you pay may be greater. November 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM also the Southwest corner of Tax Basis of default: failure to make Hence, if you pay the amount Sale location: on the front steps Lot # 1116; thence North 260 payments when due. Please take shown above, an adjustment may of the Camas County Court- feet to a point which is also the notice that the Successor Trustee be necessary after we receive house, 501 Soldier Road, Fair- Northwest corner of Tax Lot # will sell at public auction to the your check. For further informafield, ID 83327 Property address: 1116; thence West 281 feet to the highest bidder for certified funds tion write or call the Successor 299 North Peck Street fka 170 True Point of Beginning. The sale or equivalent the property de- Trustee at the address or teleNorth Peck Street Fairfield, ID is subject to conditions, rules and scribed above. The property ad- phone number provided above. 83327 Successor Trustee: North- procedures as described at the dress is identified to comply with Basis of default: failure to make west Trustee Services, Inc., an sale and which can be reviewed IC 60-113 but is not warranted to payments when due. Please take Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 at www.northwesttrustee.com or be correct. The property’s legal notice that the Successor Trustee Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586- USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale description is: Lot 15 Block 47 will sell at public auction to the 1900 Deed of Trust informa- is made without representation, of Railroad Subdivision, accord- highest bidder for certified funds tion Original grantor: Steven R warranty or covenant of any kind. ing to the official plat thereof, re- or equivalent the property deFrost, and Ann M Frost, husband (TS# 7042.29375) 1002.252743- corded as Instrument No. 71336, scribed above. The property adand wife Original trustee: Fidel- File No. records of Camas County, Idaho. dress is identified to comply with ity National Title Insurance Co pub. 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 - 2013 The sale is subject to conditions, IC 60-113 but is not warranted to Original beneficiary: Mortgage rules and procedures as described be correct. The property’s legal Electronic Registration Systems, Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho at the sale and which can be re- description is: Lot 7 Block 5 of Inc. solely as nominee for Amer- Code 45-1506 Today’s date: July viewed at www.northwesttrustee. the City of Fairfield, according to ica’s Wholesale Lender Record- 31, 2013 File No.: 7021.17648 com or USA-Foreclosure.com. the official plat thereof, on file in ing date: 07/15/2005 Record- Sale date and time (local time): The sale is made without repre- the office of the County Recorder, er’s instrument number: 78645 December 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM sentation, warranty or covenant Camas County, Idaho. The sale is County: Camas Sum owing on Sale location: on the front steps of any kind. (TS# 7021.17648) subject to conditions, rules and the obligation: as of July 9, 2013: of the Camas County Court- 1002.254125-File No. procedures as described at the $187,863.36 Because of interest, house, 501 Soldier Road, Fair- pub. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 - 2013 sale and which can be reviewed late charges, and other charges field, ID 83327 Property address: at www.northwesttrustee.com or that may vary from day to day, the 227 Spruce Avenue aka 227 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale amount due on the day you pay Spruce Avenue East Fairfield, ID Code 45-1506 Today’s date: July is made without representation, may be greater. Hence, if you pay 83327 Successor Trustee: North- 19, 2013 File No.: 7763.28431 warranty or covenant of any kind. the amount shown above, an ad- west Trustee Services, Inc., an Sale date and time (local time): (TS# 7763.28431) 1002.253419justment may be necessary after Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 November 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM File No. we receive your check. For fur- Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586- Sale location: on the front steps pub. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 - 2013 ther information write or call the 1900 Deed of Trust information of the Camas County CourtSuccessor Trustee at the address Original grantor: Darron Danny house, 501 Soldier Road, Fair- Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho or telephone number provided Strickland, an unmarried man, field, ID 83327 Property address: Code 45-1506 Today’s date: July above. Basis of default: failure and Sara Hopkins, an unmarried 228 West Sage Street Fairfield, 22, 2013 File No.: 7037.101441 to make payments when due. woman Original trustee: Fidel- ID 83327 Successor Trustee: Sale date and time (local time): Please take notice that the Suc- ity National Title Insurance Co Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., November 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM cessor Trustee will sell at public Original beneficiary: Mortgage an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box Sale location: on the front steps auction to the highest bidder for Electronic Registration Systems, 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) of the Camas County Courtcertified funds or equivalent the Inc. solely as nominee for Coun- 586-1900 Deed of Trust infor- house, 501 Soldier Road, Fairproperty described above. The trywide Bank, FSB., its suc- mation Original grantor: Tra- field, ID 83327 Property address: property address is identified to cessors and assigns Recording vis Urbany, a single man Origi- 314 West Sage Ave, aka 324 comply with IC 60-113 but is date: 11/01/2007 Recorder’s in- nal trustee: New Century Title West Sage Avenue Fairfield, ID not warranted to be correct. The strument number: 2007-081060 Company Original beneficiary: 83327 Successor Trustee: Northproperty’s legal description is: County: CAMAS Sum owing Mortgage Electronic Registra- west Trustee Services, Inc., an Township 1 North, Range 14 East on the obligation: as of July 31, tion Systems, Inc. as nominee Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 of the Boise Meridian, Camas 2013: $196,764.40 Because of for First Magnus Financial Cor- Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586County, Idaho. Section 33: A par- interest, late charges, and other poration, an Arizona Corpora- 1900 Deed of Trust information cel of land in the Southeast quar- charges that may vary from day tion, its successors and assigns Original grantor: Suzanne K. ter of the Southeast quarter, more to day, the amount due on the Recording date: 05/24/2006 McCartney, an unmarried woman particularly described as follows: day you pay may be greater. Recorder’s instrument number: Original trustee: Twin Falls Title Beginning at a point 80 feet East Hence, if you pay the amount 79651 County: Camas Sum ow- Original beneficiary: Mortgage of the Northeast corner of Lot 1 shown above, an adjustment may ing on the obligation: as of July Electronic Registration Systems, in Block 11 of Village of Soldier; be necessary after we receive 19, 2013: $135,017.35 Because Inc. solely as nominee for First
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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices Horizon Home Loan Corporation, its successors and assigns Recording date: 10/20/2006 Recorder’s instrument number: 80134 County: Camas Sum owing on the obligation: as of July 22, 2013: $135,863.25 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property’s legal description is: Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Block 6 of Fairfield Townsite, Camas County, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7037.101441) 1002.253532-File No. pub. 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 - 2013
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►Building Official Contracted Position - Commission Only. Lincoln County is accepting resumes for a Building Inspector contractor: MUST BE LICENSED for Residential and Commercial Building inspection. Send your resume to: Lincoln County Commissioners - 111 W. B Street Shoshone, Idaho 83352 ►High Country Fusion Company’s Shipping department in Fairfield is hiring a full time Shipping/Receiving Technician. This position would include pulling orders from picking sheets, processing boxes and pallets for inbound and outbound freight services, loading and unloading trucks, inventory duties, ect. Please submit resume & application to the Fairfield Branch attn: Steve Sabin. Questions please call Steve Sabin at 208-764-2000. ►High Country Fusion Company’s Accounting department in Fairfield, ID is currently seeking a qualified team member knowledgeable in all accounting functions. This position will primarily be assisting and handling Accounts Payable. Must be organized, reliable and able to handle high volumes of work. Minimum requirements: 5 years’ experience in accounting and or a 2/4 year degree in accounting or related field. Proficient AR and AP skills, Microsoft Outlook/ Excel/Word plus excellent communication skills. Please email resume to: todd@hcfusion.com.
Apartments for Rent
D&G Apartments has apartments available from time to time. These are federally assisted affordable housing units. Rental assistance is available. Rent is adjusted to your income and can range from $0 to $490 per month. Water, sewer and trash are paid. These facilities are very clean and attractive. For more information, contact Gordon Schmidt at 208-764-2534. For the hearing impaired, contact: TTY 1-800-833-6388. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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►High Country Fusion is hiring ►FREE: 16 old windows from a full time Fabrication Technician remodel jobs. Various sizes up to at our Fairfield plant. The job 7 feet long and 3 feet wide. Sinwould include supervised work to gle pane, double pane and triple manipulate raw materials to spec- pane windows available. Free for ifications, operate machinery in the taking. Call 764-2332. a safe and approved manner and ►Firewood for Sale: Mix-spekeep up with daily work ticket cies, full length logs delivered requirements. Experience should by truck, approx 15 cord. Also, include knowledge SAE and rough-sawn lumber, any size. Metric measurements with the Call 208-921-6493. ability to achieve proper dimen- ►Gooding House for Sale: 3 sions, read drawings and measure bed, 2 bath, 2000 sq feet plus 2parts to determine quality of the car garage and large storage shed. product. Qualified applicants Wonderful family room, underplease drop off your application ground sprinklers, vinyl fencing, at High Country Fusion attention new windows, central air heatBill Seig or email resume to bill. ing w/heat pump. 821 Michigan seig@hcfusion.com. Questions Street, Gooding. Call 490-6405 or 934-5327. please call 208-764-2000.
For Rent
►House for Rent: 402 Winona Fairfield. Newer three bedroom, two car garage w/washer, dryer, refrigerator, stove, microwave, and garbage disposal. $625 a month. 764-2519 or 731-0522. ►For Rent: 3 bed, 2 bath townhome on 1st Street East in Fairfield, single garage. Available now. Water, sewer, trash paid. $525 mo, $500 deposit. Call Boise 322-5600.
For Sale
►1982 F-150, 302-V8, Rebuilt with chrome rings. Runs great, looks bad. $750. 1974 CJ-5 Jeep, 258 C1, straight 6, low miles, very sound all the way around. Bra top, electric winch with remote. $3750. Please call 7218405. ►For Sale: Gold’s Gem PowerSpin stationary bike with 8 settings and a plug n’play mp3 sound system. Battery operated. Asking $75. Please call 7642999 ►28’ Rawhide 5th Wheel for Sale: 1986, good shape, hitch included. $2100 OBO. Call Jeff at 764-2355. Can see at 1269 Soldier Road. ►Grass Hay for Sale: Two 1-ton bales. You haul. $200 for both. Call 481-2017.
Trees for Sale
►Fairfield Grown Trees: One to seven foot paper birch, Idaho water birch, Mountain Ash, and Manchurian Maple. Also, various evergreens: bristle cone pine, Alpine fir, and spruce. All small and in pots - $10 each. Call 7642410 (fairfield). ►Aspen Trees For Sale! 20’-25’ aspen trees. Prices range from $60-$80 depending on tree size. Will be ready to pick up by the end of this week! Please call Dallas at 764-2121 or 539-5900!
Services
►Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 934-5288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available. ►Looking for scrap metal. Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. ►I Replace Broken Zippers in jackets, coats, sweatshirts, vests, levi pants, skirts, etc. Hemming done on pants, levis, bresses, sheets, binding on blankets, etc. Patch rips, holes, back-pocket rips, overalls, levis, shirt-tail rips, etc. Replace elastic in most anything. Call Kathy in Hagerman 837-6267. Open 7 days a week. Found: Red Golden Retriver, found at 4-H Dog Show, about a year old, thick black colar. Call
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