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Sliman & Butler Irrigation, Inc. recently became a Partner of the Park with a $20,000 donation to the Gooding Volunteer Group. This brings the amount raised for the East Park Playground project to $140,000 of the $150,000 goal. If you would like to help put this fundraising project over the top, goto their web site: www.facebook.com/ GoodingCommunityPark, or contact Becca Pereira at 539-5408. Also, TODAY is your last
chance to put your name (or the name of someone you love) on the park with the BOGO Picket Sale. You can buy you first picket for $50 and a second one for $25. Picket order will be turned in on August 25th!
Leftover Controlled Hunt Tags Available
by Mike Demick Conservation Information Supervisor
Approximately 156 deer and 161 elk controlled hunt tags not issued during the recent second drawing for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear will go on sale first come, first served August 25 at 10 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Leftover tags are available for purchase at all Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg. idaho.gov, or by calling 1-800-554-8685. There are no leftover tags
available for black bear or pronghorn. A list of available tags by hunt number is posted on Fish and Game’s website under the “Licenses” tab https://idfg.idaho. gov/tag/controlled-hunt/ unclaimed. Many hunters are choosing to increase their opportunity and enjoy some extra time in the field by purchasing second tags for deer and elk. For more information, including frequently asked question, go to https://idfg. idaho.gov/buy/second-tag.
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Bring Back Our Theatre Cleanup & Fundraiser
Gooding Restoration for Entertainment Arts and Theatre is holding a community inspired event to clean up the inside and basement in the Schubert Theatre (402 Main Street) on Saturday, August 27th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in preparation for future events. Regan & Trisha Wilmore and the members of the GREAT Board will be spearheading the event with free hot dogs donated by Falls Brand, buns donated by M&W Market, Gooding; beverages donated by Pepsi-cola; popcorn donated by Franklin Building Supply and King’s of Gooding, and items donated for use by Valleywide co-op. Some great donated items will be for sale, and a continued raffle for donations of a fabulous WWI McClellan Army Saddle used by the 7th Calvary of the U.S., in the Civil War, used by army, marine Corps, and Mounted continued on page 3...
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings County Land to Farm:
The Board of Camas County Commissioners is now accepting proposals to farm the County’s land located on 100 N, East of Man-Made Park. Please submit proposals to Camas County by August 26, 2016. CAMAS COUNTY 501 Soldier Rd / P.O. Box 430 Fairfield, ID 83327 Tel: (208) 764-2242 Fax: (208) 764-2349
Aloha & Welcome
A Celebration of the City of Fairfield’s 100th year will be held on Friday, August 26th, at the City Park from 6 to 8 p.m.
Kalua Pig & More...
Bring your favorite dessert to share, and don’t forget your lawn chair to sit and watch the entertainment.
Hot August Tuesdays featuring Wild Horses
The Hagerman Senior Community Center is sponsoring a FREE Concerts every Tuesday during the month of August at the Gazebo in the Hagerman City Park. There is a Beer Garden (water & soda too). Lay on the grass or Jump up and dance. Come and Enjoy!
death notices
Felix Zabala, 78, a resident of Gooding, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at his home in Gooding. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 25th, at Demaray’s Gooding Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 26th, at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Gooding. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery.
Gloria M. Vader, 80, a Hagerman resident, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
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Budget Hearing
Thursday, August 25, 2016
This Thursday, August 25th, the Lincoln County Commissioners will hold their annual budget hearing at the Lincoln County Community Center (201 S. Beverly Street). The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and will include the Lincoln County Budget Hearing, the Lincoln County Ambulance District Budget Hearing, and a Planning & Zoning Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinances 1212-10-1 and 1212-08-03. A summarization of the propose changes to Lincoln County’s Ordinances can be found at http://www.lincolncountyid.us/
Gospel Music in Gooding
For over 35 years Mark Gray has been one of the most active & widely used soloists in gospel music. He began traveling full-time at the age of 23 in the gospel music ministry. Mark and his wife, Mary, travel 12 months a year all across America singing in some 175 churches, youth camps, & Bible colleges. Mark is in great demand for gospel concerts, revivals, and Bible conferences as well as other appearances. The music ministry has allowed him to travel to many foreign countries including trips behind the former “iron curtain”. Mark and his wife are also staff members at Silver State Baptist Youth Camp during the summer months. During the more than 35 years that Mark has been in full time travel, he has produced more than 50 recordings. Many are made available wherever he sings. Mark is also a part of the Silver State Trio. Mark’s music is carefully selected to always exalt the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and to present the Gospel of saving grace to a lost and dying world. Whether singing a new song or an old favorite, Mark always sings with deep conviction.
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Scripps Spelling Bee at BSU
Young spellers are in for an E-X-C-I-T-I-N-G time as Boise State University hosts the Southwest Idaho regional finals of the national Scripps Spelling Bee on March 11, 2017, in the Student Union Simplot Ballroom. The winner of the regional bee will advance to the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Washington, D.C. In addition to improving students’ spelling skills and increasing their vocabularies, spelling bee participation provides valuable experience in developing poise — a necessary skill for success in public speaking, performing arts and athletics. Teachers in third through eighth grade classrooms and homeschool parents are invited to register. Teachers should check with principals or superintendents to coordinate registering their schools. Homeschoolers are welcome to visit spellingbee.com to register. Early Bird enrollment ends October 14th and regular school enrollment ends December 12th. When you enroll at spellingbee.com and pay the materials and enrollment fee of $145, you will receive exclusive online access to: • Study materials for your school spelling champion • Pronouncer Guides • a free one-year subscription to Britannica Online for Kids that you may award to one student at your school (a $69.95 value) All participants must meet Scripps Spelling Bee requirements outlined on spellingbee.com. The regional bee has not had a sponsor for several years, meaning young spellers have not been eligible to participate in the national bee. This year, Boise State has stepped in to be the sponsor for Southwest Idaho, encompassing Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley and Washington counties. For more information, email spellingbee@boisestate.edu.
Theatre Cleanup & Fundraiser continued
Police until After World War II designed by Major General George McClellan donated by Jason Neil of Edward Jones and restored by Koyle Saddlery. This will be a fun community event with a great gift donated by Kings for a drawing for volunteers with items for sale to help fund the roof during the cleanup. Come see us at work for you, see the theatre, enjoy the food, and “Be a Star” as you join us in bringing your theatre back! Donations happily accepted and needed from the community to help fund the new roof so restoration inside can begin. Volunteers are always needed – Call 539-0202.
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obituaries
Linda Gayle Miller Alzaa
Linda Gayle Miller Alzaa, age 67, a resident of Gooding, Idaho died August 12, 2016 at Bennett Hills Center, Gooding. Her death resulted from several diseases including Diabetes and Parkinson’s Disease with Lewy Body Dementia. Linda was born between a series of blizzards on February 4, 1949 at St. Valentine’s Hospital, Wendell, Idaho to Vernon and Betty Mae (Copsey) Miller. Linda attended school in Gooding, graduating in 1967. She attended University of Utah and Idaho State University, graduating in 1971 with a BA in English. In 1993 she earned her MA degree in Bi-Lingual Education from BSU. She married Jose Maria Alzaa on December 27, 1970 at Gooding, Idaho. They divorced in 1977. She had many friends, particularly among the Basque in Idaho and throughout the world. She held them in high esteem, but none more than Jose Ramon Azurmendi, her companion and best friend for 39 years. She is also survived by her mother, Betty Mae Copsey Miller; her only sibling, Rosanne Miller Celaya (Jose Martin); nephew, Adrian Celaya-Miller (Christine) & their children Xanti and Dominixe of Gooding; nephew, Valentin Celaya-Miller (Teresa) & children Julen, Amaia, Maite, and Josu of Salem, OR. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her father, Vernon O. Miller and one niece, Dominica Celaya-Miller. Linda and JR farmed with her parents north of Gooding from 1982 to the present. She was an Associate Professor of English at ISU from 1971-1973. She then taught in public and private schools in Idaho and Oregon from 1973-1989 and 1990-1993. In 1989-1990 she lived in Lequetio, Vizcaya, Spain and taught ESL classes and did translating. From 1984-1987 she served as a paralegal, consultant, interpreter, and translator. In 1993 she established her own business, Translators, Inc. In Gooding She was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to attend Vanderbilt University in 1987 and a Rockefeller Fellowship grant to travel and photograph the culture of the Basque and their homeland in 1991. She used her skills as a linguist, photographer, and writer to assist non-English speakers in any capacity. She was a great cook and hostess and her home was always
Kurtis James Borda
Kurtis James Borda, 32, a resident of Gooding, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 in Gooding. Kurtis was born on September 26, 1983, in Gooding, Idaho, to Nancy (Wartluft) and James Borda. He was raised and educated in Gooding, graduating from Gooding High School and then graduated with top honors and an Associates of Occupational Studies degree in Automotive and Truck Tech from Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Kurtis married D’Arlyn Serena Johnson on September 13, 2008 in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. Kurtis was one of the most genuinely caring and kind person you could ever hope to meet. He seized life and had the courage to truly live his life to its fullest. He was always a bit of an adrenalin junkie, he literally grabbed bulls by their horns and rode his motorcycles and ATV’s to defy the laws of physics. Kurtis had a brilliant mind and an innate business sense driven by honesty and a passion for success, which he put to good use as President of Borda Trucking. He is respected and loved by so many, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Kurtis is survived by his loving wife, D’Arlyn; 2 sisters, Jenniece, and Desiree Borda; 1 uncle, John Borda; and his parents, James Borda and Nancy Palmer. He was preceded in death by his dear grandparents, Arnaud and Inez Borda. A celebration of life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at the Gooding Basque Center, 285 Euskadi Lane in Gooding. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
open to anyone who entered. A celebration of Linda’s life was held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Gooding Basque Center. Memorial gifts may be given to: The Gooding Basque Association Scholarship Fund, PO Box 517, Gooding, ID 83330 or sent to Demaray Funeral Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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Lydia (Harris Renfrow) Spratt Lydia was born at Fairfield, Idaho on December 1, 1921, and after living a very full and productive life, passed away at the age of 94 at Fresno, CA on August 8, 2016. Mom wrote about her life a few years ago, which seems a perfect way to let her story be told. “I was born in the small town of Fairfield, Idaho. It’s not a great deal larger now, but in those days there were many small towns and ranches spread throughout the Camas Prairie. There were also several summer elementary schools, for there was no way for children to get into the town school during the heavy snowfalls of the winter season. I attended one of these schools for eight years. It ran from “snow gone” to “snow comes”, usually a 7 ½ month period. I was several years older than my two brothers, so often these long winter months seemed to last forever. One trip weekly, if we were lucky, to town in a horse drawn sled for mail and groceries. My childhood years were spent on a ranch or at a sawmill my father owned, which was located about a mile above what is now the Soldier Mountain ski lift. Upon entering high school, the family finally moved into town for most of the winter months. Basketball, drama and public speaking are my favorite memories of high school days. Upon graduation, I moved to Gooding and was employed at the State School for Deaf and Blind children. A few years later, I married my high school sweetheart (who had become a “Railroad Man”) and for a time we moved around living in some strange and funny surroundings with the Union Pacific. After a short time, we moved to Nampa, where we raised 2 sons and 3 daughters. I am now a widow, the grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 9. My husband and I ran an evening telegraph school for 16 years during which time I also worked part time as a real estate saleswoman. I then decided to take the Practical Nurse course at the old Mercy hospital location and then transferred to the new Mercy Medical Hospital on its first day of operation, and I worked here until the Union Pacific moved us to Pocatello. Needless to say, it was a very happy day when my husband retired and we moved “Home to Nampa”.
I am now finding much pleasure in being a Mercy volunteer. I work in the gift shop and serve on the Volunteer Board. I am also a Eucharistic Minister serving patients for St. Paul’s Catholic Church.” Lydia is survived by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Spratt (Michael) of Boise and their children, Brian and Bruce; son, Jerome and Shirley Spratt of Boise and their children, Tina, Nikki and Danielle; daughter, Mary Kathleen Mace of Spokane, WA and her children, David and Keri; daughter, Cheryl and William Racz of Boise and their children, Amanda, Samantha and Sarah; daughter, Christine Malsom and Sally Olson of Fresno, CA and Christy’s children, Tony, Jenny and Jacob. Numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive her. Lydia was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce D. Spratt, on Easter Sunday 1993, and by her son, Michael B. Spratt, in 2000. Her parents, Mary and Carl Renfrow and Cliff Harris, and her brothers, Jack and David Renfrow, also preceded her in death. For many years, Mom shared her talents and gifts with family, church and community. She sewed most of her daughters’ clothes including formal gowns and incredible costumes for parades, Halloween and drama productions. We will all remember the love she stitched into those amazing quilts, blankets and clothing for her grandchildren and some of those items are still being used today by her greatgrandchildren. When St. Paul’s church asked for baked goods, she was ready and willing to produce her famous mile-high lemon meringue pies. Mom’s passion for service was evident in her dedication to the Catholic Daughters of America. In 1998, she was honored to be named the Idaho State Catholic Daughter of the Year. While volunteering in the gift shop at Mercy Hospital, she was teased about being her “own best customer.” A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on August 29, 2016 at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, 510 W Roosevelt, Nampa, ID, at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Saint Paul’s Catholic Church Building Fund (1515 8th St. S, Nampa, ID 83651) for the new hall and school, or to a charity of your choosing in Lydia’s name.
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As a young teenager I felt it was apparent I needed a little more speed in my life. I was doing more and more activities which were closer together in time, not to mention I walked two miles to work and home every day. My search began for one of those bicycles with ten speeds. I had looked at every hardware store, bicycle shop, and mass merchandiser on 10-speed prices. I even thought about a used 10-speed bicycle. My thoughts were that someone had a problem with the bike and traded it back in, but in reality people were trading them to upgrade on all the gadgets bicycles were coming out with. I finally saved enough money to purchase a 10-speed bicycle that was a plain jane model with No Frills! With a couple of seat and handle adjustments I was moving all about with more speed. Sometimes I was even ahead of myself and got to go to more places in my time slot. I was once pulled over by a police officer who gave me a warning about doing 25 in a 20 mph zone. To me, that was ridiculous. The myth in those days was if you lined the rear of your car wheels with aluminum, radar detectors couldn’t scan you. I was using a total aluminum bicycle and shouldn’t have been able to be detected. My second 10-speed bicycle I bought on sale. It had reflectors, foot stirrups, fenders, a water bottle, and a tire pump. Wow! Look at luxury. My old tire pump was nearly warn out because I used it so many times as opposed to pushing the bicycle with me walking beside it. That bicycle was short order because a week after I bought a car - a lot more speed. In between the 1st 10-speed and the 2nd, I admired my friend Tommy’s bicycle. He had a 10-speed with a speedometer. I believe it registered 60-65 mph on the speedometer. I really wanted to try that bicycle out. Tommy let me take it to town for something I had going on. At the time we lived 2 miles from the city limits, much less where I was going. As I took off pedaling I could see the needle starting to go around on the speedometer. It seemed to pedal a little harder than my 1st 10-speed. Maybe it was because of that gear in the front wheel for the speedometer. I started to work myself to get the bicycle to go faster. Down the road I could see the 35 mph sign. I went by the sign at 35 mph. I started to really stand on those pedals. Wow. I was at 39 mph. Then 40. Then 41! Then the speedometer cable broke and went through the front spokes of the bicycle. From 41 I was immediately at zero in the ditch going over the handle bars. Things were ugly for a few moments, then they were ugly for quite a while. I was scraped pretty good. The handle bars were bent and the front tire and rim were all sorts of shapes except round. I pushed the bicycle the mile and a half home - a slow and hurtful process. Why couldn’t I just settle for a tire pump accessory. Sometimes we need to accept the slower time of life. This is my “Cup of Tee” from the roadway. Tee Hurd
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Funding Available For Sage-grouse Restoration Projects
The State of Idaho, through the Office of Species Conservation (OSC) was appropriated funding by the Idaho Legislature in Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) for the implementation of actions outlined in the Governor’s Greater Sagegrouse Conservation Strategy (Strategy), which includes sage-grouse habitat restoration projects. In May 2015, the state agencies in charge of implementing the Strategy - the Office of Species Conservation, Department of Lands, and Department of Fish and Game - formed the Sage-Grouse Action Team (Team) along with partners from US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Commission, and The Nature Conservancy. The Team set out to identify the best projects for sagegrouse conservation. The Team is seeking projects focused on actions to ameliorate the primary threats to sage-grouse in Idaho. The Team meets regularly to prioritize projects and make recommendations. This enables the Team, and each individual agency, to leverage funding across ownerships and agencies. The Team is now accepting funding proposals for FY17 to help implement habitat improvements and rehabilitation with on-the-ground projects that could include, but are not limited to, offsite water development, wet meadow restoration, juniper removal, exotic annual grass treatment, fuels reduction projects, fuel breaks, and other types of habitat restoration or enhancements to protect and restore key habitat areas. The deadline for proposals is September 8, 2016 for projects that can be completed or have funds allocated by June 30, 2017. For FY17 the team will give more weight to on-theground projects that benefit large landscapes, include multiple landowners and partners with matching funds. Projects will rank higher if they address one or more threats to sage-grouse and are located in key sage-grouse habitat. If the project includes work on federal land, NEPA should be completed or not required. The ranking criteria questions are attached. There is $200,000 available for projects. Notifications regarding funding for all proposals received will be sent to each entity as soon as the project is ranked. Your role in sage-grouse habitat conservation across Idaho’s rangelands is crucial to the strategy’s overarching objective to protect and restore key habitat areas for greater sage-grouse, while ensuring economic vitality of rural communities in southern Idaho.
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Laboratory Results of Algae Specimens from Mormon Reservoir Indicate a High Level of Microcystins
CAMAS COUNTY – A health advisory was issued for Mormon Reservoir by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ ) and the South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) on August 12th after the presence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) was confirmed. Mormon Reservoir is primarily used for recreational activities and as a water supply for grazing cattle. HAB specimens collected and sent to a laboratory for analysis on August 8th have been returned. Laboratory results indicate a very high level of a toxin called Microcystin. Samples indicated an average of 835µg/L or 835 micrograms of Microcystins per liter of water. The World Health Organization indicates that 20 to 2,000 micrograms per liter of water as a “High risk” for recreational water users. Based on laboratory results, the public is strongly advised to take the following precautions:
· If fish are known to have been exposed to a blue-green algae bloom, only consume the fillet portion (remove the fat, organs, and skin). Wash hands after handling. The risk associated with consuming fish caught in waters with a blue-green algae bloom is unknown. Toxins produced by blue-green algae can accumulate in the organs of fish.
DEQ will continue to monitor water quality until the bloom dissipates and will advise the public when the concern no longer exists. Microcystin is produced by Cyanobacteria (often called blue-green algae). Microcystin is hepatotoxic, meaning they are able to cause serious damage to the liver. Lesser symptoms include stomach ache, diarrhea, and vomiting. Microcystin can kill animals that drink contaminated water. Dogs, cattle, birds, and fish are more likely to be affected because they are more likely to drink from or swim in affected waters. · Avoid exposure to water experiencing a HAB. Take extra HABs and associated toxins can cause serious illness precautions to ensure children, pets, and livestock are not and possibly death in humans and animals. According to the CDC: exposed to the water. · Do not consume water with a blue-green algae bloom. · In 2007, 15 people were affected with respiratory illness Neither boiling nor disinfecting removes blue-green algae from exposure to HAB toxins associated with a HAB toxins from water. outbreak near the Florida coast.
· From 2007 to 2001, HAB-associated foodborne exposures caused 273 cases of human illness. These illnesses included stomach, intestinal, and neurological symptoms from eating finfish or shellfish. · From 2009 to 2010, 11 HAB-associated outbreaks from recreation exposures in freshwater settings in three states were reported to the CDC. The 61 people sickened in the outbreaks experienced skin irritation, stomach, intestinal, respiratory, or neurological signs and symptoms. These 11 outbreaks represented 46% of the 24 outbreaks associated with untreated recreational water reported for 2009-2010. · In 2014, nearly 500,00 residents of Toledo, Ohio could not use public water to drink, cook, or bather for almost three days because it was contaminated with a toxin from a HAB in Lake Erie.
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National Park Service Is Turning 100!
Hagerman Fossil Beds News Release
The National Park Service agency was established on August 25, 1916, when the “Organic Act” was signed by President Woodrow Wilson. To commemorate this occasion, Hagerman Fossil Beds and community partners are joining forces to plant a tree at the city park on August 25th, 2016. You are invited to join them at Coltharp Park (Hagerman City Park) 319 3rd Ave North, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. as they gather together and celebrate! Refreshments will be served. Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices
Board of the Camas County Commissioners Meetings A Brief Synopsis of the July 2016 Minutes A complete set of minutes are on file at the Clerk’s Office July 11, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public. The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. The Board met with Camas Conservation District Administrative Assistant Brenda Moyer, Board members’ Bill Davis, Bonnie Gough, and State Representative Steve Miller. They gave a presentation in support of a request for funds support for Fiscal Year 2017. The Board reviewed the meeting minutes for June. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the minutes of June as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. The Board reviewed an application for a Certificate of Residency application for CSI tuition. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve and sign the Certificate of Residency. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to go into Executive Session, per Idaho Code 74-206(1) (a)(b) to discuss to discuss personnel matters. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered into executive session at 10:10 a.m. The Board came out of executive session at 10:24 am. The Board reviewed the bills. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bills as presented on the claims list. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. The Board adjourned at 12:45 p.m.
Expenditure Fund Totals July 2016: Justice Fund $8,654.13 Current Expense $6,824.71 Indigent $200.00 Road & Bridge $13,272.39 District Court $585.33 Revaluation $1,468.41 Health $500.00 Landfill $360.00 Noxious Weeds $22,309.30 Junior College Tuition $0 Elections $0 Ambulance $6,955.40 911 Communications $1,169.42 State Fund $18,630.73 Legion Memorial $0 Historical Society $0 Range Improvement $0 Snowmobile $0 Court Trust $0 Waterways Fund $0 City of Fairfield $48,433.02 School Dist. #121 $155,534.29 Cemetery District $1,149.92 West Magic Fire Dist. $1,653.70 Camas Mosquito Dist. $3,324.61 Camas Co. Library $22,183.37 June Payroll $118,726.96 July 18, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency Application for CSI tuition. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Certificate of Residence. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. The Board adjourned at 12:15 p.m. July 25, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public.
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AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2016, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF 1,081,980 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho. Section 1: That the sum of $1,081,980 be, and the same is appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016 Section 2: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows: GENERAL FUND Power/Old Library $250 Power/Parks $250 Power/Caboose $250 Utilities-Street Lights $11,000 Utilities-Fire Dept $3,529 Utilities-Shop/Office $2,000 Office Telephone $3,500 Bldg Repairs/Maint $13,000 Office Equip Rep/Maint $1,795 Arbor Day Grant $300 Building Fund $3,790 Liability Insurance $4,676 Workers Comp $1,874 Capital Outlay $16,165 Building Inspector $2,000 P & Z Administrator $8,856 Outside Facility Use $200 Membership Dues/Fees $4,000 Caboose Labor $600 Law Enforcement $16,000 Youth Programs $3,000 Legal & Accounting $15,000 Garbage Services $2,000 Fuel $3,500 Propane $2,500 Shop Supplies $4,000 Fire Department $21,158 Office Supp/Postage $2,500 ICDB Grant Expenses $340,650 WDTF Community
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Park/Restroom Supp $1,500 Bank Charges $400 Park Improvements $9,000 Sidewalks/Franchise Fee $17,750 Mileage & Meals $1,000 Health Deductible $1,000 Employee Training $2,000 Engineering Services $6,000 Contributions/Donations $1,600 Health Insurance $2,924 FICA $5,122 Retirement $7,149 Labor $61,916 Transfer to Street Fund Contingency/Reserve $20,520 Power $1,650 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $634,874 STREET FUND Fuel $3,293 Street Supplies $2,960 Streets & Alleys $10,000 Captial Outlay $0 Labor $13,992 Main Street Beautification $3,000 Reserve/Contingency $0 LHTAC Grant $100,000 Carryover $12,223 TOTAL STREET FUND
Grant Expenses $7,000 WATER FUND Labor $33,858 Workers Comp $610 Mileage & Meals $250 Legal & Accounting $7,500 Engineering $1,000 Annual Fee Assessment $1,500 Water Lab Testing $4,756 Membership Dues/Fees $400 Training $1,000 General Liability Ins $1,244 Postage & Office Supplies $1,800 Repairs & Maintenance $5,000 Operating Supplies $1,878 Fuel & Oil $1,750 Utilities $17,000 Propane $1,007 Shop Supplies $1,000 Capital Outlay $1,559 Bond Debt Service $5,735 Bond Payment $57,336 Add. Bond Payment Phase $12,496 Short Lived Assets $18,000 TOTAL WATER FUND $176,679
$145,468 SEWER FUND Labor $33,863 Workers Comp $610 Mileage & Meals Legal & Accounting $7,000 Engineering $2,500 Sewer Lab Testing $3,000 Membership Dues/Fees $500 Training $1,000 General Liability Ins $1,244 Repairs & Maintenance $5,000 Postage & Office Supplies $1,200 Operating Supplies Fuel & Oil $1,750 Utilities $5,000 Propane $500 Shop Supplies $1,000 Capital Outlay $7,597 Bond Debt Service Account $4,531 Bank Charges $150 Contingency Reserve $3,200 Bond Payment $45,314 TOTAL SEWER FUND $124,959
TOTAL EXPENSES 2016-2017 BUDGET $1,081,980
Section 3: That a general tax levy on all taxable property within the City of Fairfield be levied in an amount allowed by law for the general purposes for said City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2016. Section 4: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval and publication in one issue of the Camas Courier, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Fairfield, and the official newspaper of said City. Passes under suspension of rules upon which a roll call vote was taken and duly enacted an Ordinance of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho at a convened meeting of the City of Fairfield City Council held on the 18th day of August, 2016. ATTEST: Mickey Dalin, City Clerk published on August 24, 2016
City of Fairfield Scott Marolf, Mayor
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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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Is Scotch Thistle becoming a problem in your lawn or fields? Call Pesticide Solutions at 208-886-9872.
Employment
► 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.
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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