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by Ruth Simerly For more than 30 years, dedicated volunteers have worked to provide meals to senior citizens at Richfield‘s Senior Center, a facility which embraces the community and patriotic spirit of the small town. Volunteer efforts and donated materials were the two key ingredients in the building of the current center in 1986 and an addition constructed in 2005. Community spirit is reflected in the eyes and voices of those enjoying meals and sharing stories of the volunteer efforts and donated materials which built the center and keep it running. Several of the men and women enjoying a recent meal shared stories of their involvement in the build-
Polly Ross welcomes Buck Ward to the center.
ing of the center and their continuing work to keep it open for the community. The cooks are the only paid staff. All the rest of the opera- Millie Sams standing at the Honor Wall tional and maintenance work is done tritious and tasty variety of by volunteers, led by Board foods. Chairman, Millie Sams. The Richfield Senior Funds to keep the center Center provides more than open come from dona- nourishing meals. Several tions from individuals and people commented about businesses, as well as local how important it is to them fund raisers. to get out and visit with No where else is the pa- people they have known triotic spirit more alive than for many years, as well as with our seniors. Each meal making new friends. served is preceded by the Meals are served on Mongroup reciting “The Pledge day and Thursday at noon. of Allegiance” and hearing a Meals are also delivered to prayer. A collage of photos seniors who are not able to prominently displayed on come to the center. The sugone of the walls honors local gested donation posted for men and women who have meals is: $4.00 for seniors, served and who are serving $5.50 for those under 60, in the US Armed Forces. and $2.00 for children. Vis Sixteen to thirty people itors are always welcome. are usually present at each The Richfield Senior Cenmeal. A glance at the menu ter functions as a satellite of for the month of August the Shoshone Senior Cen(portions of which are pub- ter and receives food used lished each week in THE in preparation of the meals COURIER) reveals a nu- from Shoshone.
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Royal Fire
Fairfield Ranger District Last Friday, August 21, a wildfire was reported on the Fairfield District of the Sawtooth National Forest. The wildfire is burning in the West Fork of Big Smokey Creek. The “Royal Fire” is located seven miles north of Big Peak and is four acres in size. It is burning in subalpine fir with many down, dead logs adding to the fuel. Over the weekend crews on the fire included two helicopters, 3 Engine Crews, 1 20-Person Initial Attack Crew, and 6 Smokejumpers. Connector Trail #198 – known as the ‘Muley Creek trail’, located in Township 5 North, Range 14 East, Section 18, is currently closed. Signs notifying the public are posted on both the north and south access points into the Muley Creek Trail. This closure affects approximately 4 miles of trail. Containment of the Royal Wildfire was estimated for August 24th. Updates on the Royal Fire will be provided as needed. For additional information, visit www.fs.usda. gov/sawtooth
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Lost & Found
A ring was found in the Fairfield City Park. Most likely lost during the Camas County Fair. Contact the city office at 208-764-2333.
Gooding Farmers Market
The Gooding Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the park across from the LDS Church.
Shoshone Farmers Market
The Crossroads Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 2 to 6 on the Lincoln County Courthouse Lawn in Shoshone. They should run through mid-October.
Fairfield Farmers Market
The Fairfield Farmers Market is held every Friday from noon til the last customer leaves. Come support your local small farmers.
Special Food Bank September 9th
In two weeks, the Idaho Food Bank will be bring a special delivery of food to Fairfield, September 9th. Whether your need is big or small, you are encouraged to come to the Lighthouse Church (231 Ponderosa Ave. East). Time to be anounced. Call 764-3322 for more info.
Yard Sale & Bake Sale September 11 & 12
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. United Methodist Church 4th & Salmon in Hagerman
Fashion: 1900 to 2000
You are invited to Take a Trip Through the Years by attending the 20th Century Fashion Show & Luncheon hosted by the Magic Valley Republican Women (MVRW). The fashion show will be held on September 26, 2015, at the Blue Lakes Country Club (1940 Blue Lakes Grade, Jerome, Idaho) starting with a social hour at 11 a.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required by September 21st. Cost is $35.00. Make Checks Payable to: Magic Valley Republican Women and mail to: Neola Weaver 1411 East 4400 North, Buhl, ID 83316 Feel welcome to wear a Vintage Hat.
Doubling Their Support
For about ten years, Michael & Betty Graham have been supporting young 4Hers in Camas County by being Market Animal Buyers. But, rather than keeping the animal for themselves or letting it go to resale, they have been donating their market animals to The Camas Senior Center. This year they bought the Reserve Champion Swine owned by KC Hainline and made sure Linda Thomas from the Senior Center was included in the presentation. The Grahams own a farm in Corral that has been in Michael’s family for three generations.
The Fairfield Flower Lady The City would like to recognize Doris Cox for her many years of service for watering the downtown flowers. The City appreciates the dedication that she has shown over the 13 years. In appreciation the City Council and Mayor purchased a 100.00 gas card for Doris and would like the Community to thank Doris for all her hours of community service. What an amazing lady!!!!!
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Wendell School Election
School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy Election $250,000 per year for ten years (388 needed to pass).
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Gooding Chorale Receives Grant
The Gooding Community Chorale received a $3000 grant from the First Federal Foundation at a luncheon held for all grant recipients on August 13, 2015, in Twin Falls. Attending the award luncheon were GCC Board Members Michele Will, Karolyn Gaines, Sharon Strickland, and Director Rick Strickland. Pictured below are First Federal Foundation Chairman, Tom Ashenbrenner, presenting the check to GCC Director, Rick Strickland. The money will be used to purchase an equipment trailer for sound and lighting equipment. The Gooding Community Chorale, a non-profit organization, is wholly supported by contributions and grants, and presents a free public annual Christmas Cantata and Easter Cantata, performed by choir and orchestra. For more information on the Gooding Community Chorale, contact Director Rick Strickland, at 208-539-5210.
death & service notices Rosa R. Cole, 88, a resident of Gooding, passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. A memorial graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray’s Gooding Chapel. Russell Alan McAllister, 79, a resident of Hagerman, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at his home in Hagerman. Arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel.
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obituary Lorraine Ford
Betty “Lorraine” (Sage Shaw) Ford, 61 years old, a resident of Hazelton, ID, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Lorraine was born August 6, 1954 in Bakersfield, CA, to Bobby Jo and Betty Sage. Her family lived in Shafter, CA until she was 12 years old, then Bobby Jo and Betty moved their family to Dietrich, Idaho. Lorraine attended Dietrich School and graduated from Dietrich in 1973. Lorraine met and married her first love, Steve Shaw. They lived on the family farm in Dietrich until Steve’s death. Lorraine then moved to Twin Falls. She later met and married Charles “Chuck” Ford. Lorraine and Chuck owned and operated a long haul truck for 20 plus years. They made their home in Hazelton, ID. Lorraine’s life was always involved in agriculture and truck driving. Lorraine loved to drive truck, her favorite time of the year was harvest season so she could drive truck throughout harvest season. Lorraine also loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Lorraine is survived by: husband, Chuck Ford of Hazleton, ID; mother, Betty Sage of Shoshone, ID; son, Steven Jr. (Stefanie) Shaw of Dietrich, ID; daughters, Amanda (Charlie) Wannamaker of Dietrich, ID; and Melissa Shaw of Paul, ID; brothers, Bobby Jr. (Sue) Sage of Webster, FL; and Jim (Joyce) Sage of Gooding, ID; sister’s, Gale Sage of Shoshone, ID; MaryAnn (Rob) Parkhurst of Princeton, ID; and Candice (Randy) Robbins of Dietrich, ID; and Grandchildren: Ariel, Jakob “Tel”, Wes (Steven); Shayelyn, Railyn, Katilyn (Amanda); and Kaylii, Kaden, Keegan (Melissa). Lorraine was preceded in death by: husband, Steve Shaw; father, Bobby Jo Sage; maternal grandparents, S.W. And Bernice Thomas; paternal grandparents, Albert and Ora Mae Sage; and all great grandparents. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Shoshone Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Shoshone Community Center at the Fairgrounds.
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Cash Wallace Bingham, otherwise known as “Cash the Flash” was born December 9, 2013 and peacefully passed away in the arms of his loving parents on August 20, 2015. Cash was born into this life with a very special spirit. From the beginning he was a strong spirited boy who was so happy through the physical trials that he endured. He was always so cheerful and never seemed to complain in any way. The twinkle in his baby blue eyes and the sweet smile on his face always let anyone who saw him know that they were special. He always brought cheer and joy to anyone in his presence. Cash was such a sweet boy who was always serving his family; clearing his dishes, helping big brother and sister finish their dinner and then clearing their dishes. He was always willing to throw away any garbage, whether it was real garbage or he just thought it needed picked up. Cash truly served and helped many people whether they knew him in person or not. He left this mortal life having blessed many people spiritually and was able to bless many others physically by being an organ donor. Our family will miss him dearly, there will be a physical hole that will always be there, but we are so grateful to have an understanding of our Heavenly Father’s Plan of Salvation. We hold dearly the truths that one day we will be able to hold our baby son and brother again, full of life. We wish to express our love and appreciation to all those who have shown their generosity and love through these difficult times. Cash is preceded in death by his Great-grandparents, Lawana Funk, Wallace Sr. and Claire Bingham, and Tom and Ada Lee. He is survived by his parents, Stewart and Juniel Bingham, siblings Addison and Brogan, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and great-grandparents. He will be missed. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at the Gooding LDS Church (1228 Main Street in Gooding) with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, Idaho. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome. www.farnsworthmortuary.com
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Viola Mae Mattix
Viola Mae Mattix, 89, a resident of Wendell, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 23, 2015 in Gooding, Idaho. Viola was born March 8, 1926 in Wayside, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Effie Loggan. Viola and George F. Mattix were married on June 23, 1942 in Sedan, Kansas. Their early years were spent in California and Kansas prior to moving to Idaho in 1947. They lived in the Wendell area where they raised their family while operating a dairy and farming. She also worked at Tupperware for many years. She was active in the West Point 4-H Club leading sewing and food preparation. After retiring, they spent many winters with friends in Arizona. She and George built a cabin from the ground up at Cascade Lake, Cascade, ID., where they spent many happy times with family. A lot of perch were caught during these family outings. Family gatherings were often highlighted with their travel brochures, maps and sites they had just visited. They loved to travel. Survivors include her three children: Gloria (Ron) Long, Moscow, ID, Phyllis (Dick) Bowers, Ridgedale, MO, and Tom (Melanie) Mattix, Wendell, ID, and son-in-law Gale Knutson. Her eleven grandchildren include: Michelle (Chris) Walther, Jeanne (Brad) Williams, Jim (Linda) Knutson, Jeff Knutson, Kristen (Rick) Carter, Tim (Dawn) Bowers, Justin Bowers, Sam Bowers, Bradley Mattix, Michael (Bethany) Mattix, Kelli (Jade) Jasper, and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Ruth Taylor, Florence, CO. and several nieces and nephews. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George; one son, Sam Mattix; one daughter, Joyce Knutson; and one brother, Harold Loggan. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Wendell Cemetery in Wendell, Idaho with Phil Wert officiating. For those who desire, donations may be made to Wendell High School/Special Education Department, attention Angie Kelsey, school secretary, 850 East Main Street, Wendell, Idaho 83355. Arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.
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I want to once again, send a big shout out to Nathan Jerke with ITD for his generous donation of goodie bags for the Thursday night bike parade!! The kids look forward to them every year!! THANK YOU!! Deanna Hoskinson ~~~~~~~~ Thank You The Camas County Fair Board would like to thank everyone who supported and/or participated in this year’s fair. The fair takes a lot of planning and hard work. The Fair Board could not do this alone and we appreciate everyone who lends a hand to help. We are especially grateful for the ongoing support of the Apex Foundation and their help in sponsoring Thursday Fun Night. Also, we would like to give a big thank you to the sponsors of this year’s raffle prizes and those who purchased advertising on the Fair Board’s mini train. To all of you who helped in our fundraisers by purchasing raffle tickets, shirts, hats, playing Bingo or by donating money, we truly appreciate your support. We would also like to acknowledge those who provide the use of their facilities for the fair: The American Legion for the use of their building year after year, the City of Fairfield for the use of the park and bounce house slide, and of course J.L. for all his hard work in maintaining the grounds. We want to give a big shout out to all the livestock buyers who never fail to support the 4-H kids and to Ken Cox for Saturday’s Bull Riding on Main Street event. Anyone who helps the Fair Board during and after the fair in one capacity or another, we appreciate you and couldn’t do it without you. Thank You for all your hard work! And one last note... I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Fair Board members. I have had the privilege of being on the board for 20 years, 15 as chairman. The members of the Fair Board work tirelessly to bring you the fair each year. It has been an honor to work with each one of them and I want to thank them for a fun and wonderful ride! Gayle Bachtell Outgoing Fair Board Chairman
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Steve's Quick Service My John Deere 60 tractor has a wheel spacing that doesn’t fit on my tandem axle trailer. The owner previous to myself welded the axle so the wheels would not slip. I think he lost a wheel in the middle of the night during farming. A wheel falling off a tractor makes for a dangerous situation, especially on a three wheeled tractor. Since my axle is welded, I usually drive my tractor to tractor pulls So far, I have driven my tractor about 90 miles to do some tractor pulling. The Western Idaho State Fair is now in progress in Boise, Idaho. On Friday last, the Treasure Valley Antique Power Association was pulling at the state fair. Of course, I was once again driving my tractor to the pull. This time I was driving from Nampa, Idaho, to Boise. The ride to Meridian, Idaho, from Nampa was pretty peaceful. People still threw up a hand and waved as an iconic workhorse passed by them. But, once in Meridian, city life ignorance has seemed to affect a few people. I was driving my tractor in the right-hand lane of the two same direction lanes. In fact, I was over in the bicycle lane. A driver comes around the left lane blowing his horn and waving his arms. He hollers out his window, “GET THAT TRACTOR OFF THE ROAD.” Still waving his arms, he drives off. Needless to say, I was very irritated! I hollered, “Stop your d**n car and we will discuss your issue.” Apparently the driver was in a big hurry and probably didn’t notice my tractor... because he was probably on the phone... and couldn’t remember what his brake pedal was used for. If he was not so full of himself and did stop, I would have told him, “In the State of Idaho we are an agricultural state. Horses and tractors have legal use of our roads. Tractors are legal providing you have a slow moving sign and lights at night. If you can’t see my slow moving sign, or you are not from this state, you should go somewhere where farmers aren’t putting food in your loud mouth. Asphalt doesn’t fill your stomach but it could, if someone was scraping you off the pavement.” If the driver with a license from a Cracker Jack box didn’t understand what I was telling him, I would have used other methods of communication. We could have used the Hind-licked procedure or the Lone Ranger mask procedure whereas the nose supports four fingers and thumb between two covered eyes. I hope the same driver come upon my tractor using the roadway I pay to maintain again real soon, but this time I hope there are fifteen tractors and he has a case of diarrhea in a single lane with no side streets. Actually, I hope the distressed driver finds time to smell some roses, relax with an ice cream cone, and enjoy life as we do in Fairfield. This is my “Cup of upset Tee.”
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Ordinance 266
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2015, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,192,803 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 OB]ECTS 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 $l,197,803 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, 2015. Section 2: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows: ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND Power/ Old Library $500 Power/Parks $500 Power/ Caboose $500 Utilities-Street Lights $11,000 Utilities-Fire Dept $1,650 Utilities—Shop/ Office $2,000 Office Telephone $3,000 Fire Dept Telephone Bldg Repairs/Maint $3,000 Office Equip Rep/Maint $1,500 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 $1,425 Caboose Labor $600 Law Enforcement $16,000 Youth Programs $3,000 Legal & Accounting $15,000 STREET FUND Fuel $3,293 Street Supplies $1,500 Streets & Alleys $8,500 Captial Outlay $0 Labor $13,602 Reserve/ Contingency $0
Garbage Services $2,000 Fuel $3,500 Propane $2,500 Shop Supplies $2,000 Fire Department $18,000 Office Supp/Postage $2,500 Park/Restroom Supp $1,500 Bank Charges $400 Park Improvements $5,000 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 $2,658 FICA $5,119 Retirement $6,682 Labor $60,113 Transfer to Street Fund Contingency/Reserve $20,520 Power $1,150 TOTAL GENERAL FUND $260,528
WATER FUND Labor $32,922 Workers Comp $610 Mileage & Meals $250 Legal & Accounting $15,000 Engineering $1,500 Annual Fee Assessment $1,500 Water Lab Testing $2,000 Membership Dues/Fees $400 Training $1,000 General Liability Ins $1,244 Postage & Office Supplies $1,800 Repairs & Maintenance $5,000 Operating Supplies $1,500
Fuel & Oil $1,750 Utilities $15,000 Propane $1,007 Shop Supplies $1,000 Capital Outlay $1,200 Bond Debt Service $5,735 Bond Payment $57,336 Additional Bond Payment Phase $12,496 Short Lived Assets $18,000 ICDBG Water Grant $180,000 USDA Water Grant $308,946 TOTAL WATER FUND $667,196
SEWER FUND Labor $32,922 Workers Comp $610 Mileage & Meals Legal & Accounting $7,000 Engineering $2,500 Sewer Lab Testing $1,000 Membership Dues/ Fees $150 Training $1,000 General Liability Ins $1,244 Repairs & Maintenance $5,000 Postage & Office Supplies $1,200 Operating Supplies
Fuel & Oil $1,750 Utilities $4,500 Propane $500 Shop Supplies $1,000 Capital Outlay $13,113 Bond Debt Service Account $4,531 Bank Charges $150 Contingency Reserve $3,200 Bond Payment $45,314 TOTAL SEWER FUND $126,684
TOTAL EXPENSES 2015-2016 BUDGET $1,197,803 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, 2015. 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 FairMain Street Beautification field City Council held on the 20th day $3,000 of August, 2015. LHTAC Grant $100,000 City of Fairfield Carryover $13,500 Scott Marolf, Mayor TOTAL STREET FUND $143,395 ATTEST: Mickey Dalin, City Clerk
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When Alturas County was formed (one of 5 counties in the Idaho Territory) Esmeralda was named the county seat. The first act of the appointed County Commissioners was to relocate the count seat to Rocky Bar. Since that time, many have searched for Esmaralda, but apparently, no one has been able to find it. Alturas County almost all of south central Idaho.
from the Editor Planned Parenthood
If you don’t know about the undercover videos that are being released regarding Planned Parenthood, then you haven’t been watching the news. Regardless of whether you think Planned Parenthood provides a much needed service to women’s health, or whether you believe it is a racist organization intent on wiping out black people, the one thing you need to know is that this issue is not about abortion. Here’s why. There is no question that Planned Parenthood is providing fetal tissue to research companies. There is also no question that this is legal, as long as these clinics do not profit from doing so. However, in order for fetal tissue to be of any value to the type of research these companies are doing, it must be at a certain level of development. The ideal gestation is 20 weeks or more (at 22 weeks the fetus is viable outside the womb). Sarah Cliff (a writer for Vox.com) watched all 12 hours of the unedited videos put out by the Center for Medical Progress. While she is clearly a supporter of Planned Parenthood, she was nevertheless disturbed that Planned Parenthood officials talked openly about manipulating the abortion process in order to obtain better tissue. In fact, one official talked about prolonging or delaying the procedure (abortion) as a way of maximizing intact fetuses. Now, lest we be confused, an intact fetus is a fetus that leaves its mother’s body without any damage. If the procedure takes place at ideal gestation (20 weeks or more), this also means the fetus is fully developed - it has a beating heart and a fully functional brain. According to one Planned Parenthood official, approximately 10% of fetuses come out intact. Abortion is legal in the United States. But, once a live birth takes place, the death of a child is something entirely different.
August 26, 2015
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, It is August, and it is snowing at my house. Not flakes of snow, but fuzz balls. On each fuzzy is a Canada Thistle seed. Next to my 160 acre, Prime Organic Alfalfa field is 160 acres of Canadian Thistle, now ripe and taking to the air. This is not my problem, nor Camas County’s problem, but everyone in Southern Idaho. 160 acres can produce enough seed for bumper crop in all of Southern Idaho. Help!!! What can I do? Beulah Baldwin 25 South 300 East Fairfield, ID 83327 Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices
NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE CITY OF FAIRFIELD, IDAHO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the general election to be held in and for the City of Fairfield. Idaho will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. The election will be held for the purpose of electing the following offices for the specified terms:
Mayor 4 years City Council 4 years City Council 4 years
Candidates for city elected offices are required to file a Declaration of Candidacy specifying the office sought and affirming that the individual is a qualified city elector, meaning: at least 18 years of age, a U S citizen, the candidates primary residence must be within the city, the address of the candidate’s voter registration must match the residence address provided on the candidate’s declaration, and the candidate must have resided in the city for at least 30 days prior to submitting their declaration. The Declaration of Candidacy must be accompanied by (1) a nonrefundable filing fee of $40.00 or (2) a Petition of Candidacy signed by at least five qualified city electors with the signatures verified by the county clerk’s office. The deadline for filing Declarations of Candidacy is Friday September 4th at 5:00p.m. Declarations of Candidacy are available at City Hall in the office of the city clerk at 407 Soldier Rd Fairfield Idaho from the hours of 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mickey Dalin, City Clerk
Unclaimed Property
The Idaho State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Program acts as a consumer protection agency to ensure forgotten funds are returned to their rightful owners. Idaho Unclaimed Property regularly posts an updated list of owners on the internet. This online list can be viewed at yourmoney.idaho.gov. Unclaimed Property consists of abandoned bank accounts, forgotten refund checks, utility deposits, gift certificates, and more.
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Fires & Hunting Seasons
Hunters heading into the field need to beware of fire REQUEST FOR BIDS BIG WOOD CANAL COMPANY, a non-profit corporation with its situations and possible area closures in their favorite principal place of business in Shoshone, Idaho, intends on selling hunting spots. They can get fire information and links five acres of agricultural zoned farm ground located in Gooding to other websites at a designated fire page on Idaho County, Idaho, which property is more particularly described as Fish and Game’s website at https://fishandgame.idaho. follows, to wit: gov/content/fire. Township 6 South, Range 15 EBM Typically, fire season is waning when fall hunts begin, Section 2: Part of the N1/2SW1/4 described as follows: which could happen in parts of the state, but weather patBeginning at the Northwest comer of said N1/2SW1/4, terns in the Panhandle and Clearwater Basin are showing THENCE, North 89° 52’ 54” East, 1,353.21 feet along the no relief from fires. Access to some areas, including fedNortherly boundary of said N1/2SW1/4 to the True Point of eral, state and private timberlands, is closed, and hunters Beginning; THENCE, North 89° 52’ 54” East, 357.58 feet along the North- can expect some access restrictions in those regions. Other parts of the state are seeing normal to belowerly boundary of said N1/2SW1/4; THENCE, South 0° 03’ 56” East, 559.23 feet to the center of the average fire seasons, and access closures are fairly localized. As we move into fall, fire activity typically deSouth Gooding Main Canal; THENCE, South 73° 58’ 55” West, 335.56 feet along the center creases as nights get longer and cooler. of said South Gooding Main Canal; In limited cases, Fish and Game will offer rain checks THENCE, North 71° 06’ 16” West, 36.94 feet along the center or refunds when access to a hunting unit is blocked by of said South Gooding Main Canal; fire. A person requesting a rain check must submit his THENCE, North 0° 03’ 56” West, 639.12 feet to the True Point or her tag to Fish and Game with a letter describing how of Beginning. fires blocked their ability to hunt. If the rain check is Together with five (5) shares of Big Wood Canal Company Common granted, a 2016 tag is offered for the same species and Stock. Subject to a pipeline easement lying perpendicular to the hunt area as the hunter held in 2015. South Gooding Main Canal of the Big Wood Canal System. You are notified that Big Wood Canal Company will take sealed bids for the property at its office located at 409 North Apple Street, Shoshone, Idaho or sealed bids may be mailed to the same address. Minimum Bid price is $25,500.00. Sealed bids must be received at the Company Office no later than 9:30 a.m., September 1, 2015. For inspection of the property please contact Big Wood Canal Company at 208-886-2331 and you will be put in contact with personnel to assist you with the inspection. Lynn Harmon - Manager
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REQUEST FOR BIDS BIG WOOD CANAL COMPANY, a non—profit corporation with its principal place of business in Shoshone, Idaho, intends on selling a shop building located at 116 South Fir Street in Shoshone, Idaho. The legal description is Block 44, Lots 11 through 20, Shoshone Townsite. The shop consists of a 100’ X 55’ shop building, a 100’ x 40’ equipment shed, and a 17’ x 17’ storage shed, and is approximately 1.24 acres. You are notified that Big Wood Canal Company will take sealed bids for the property at its office located at 409 North Apple Street, Shoshone, Idaho or sealed bids may be mailed to the same address. Minimum Bid price is $100,000.00. Sealed bids must be received, at the Company Office, no later than 9:30 a.m., September 1, 2015. For inspection of the property please contact Big Wood Canal Company at 208-886-2331 and you will be put in contact with personnel to assist you with the inspection. Lynn Harmon - Manager
Wanted:
►Wanted: Inexpensive working electric cookstove with oven space larger than 23”w X 16”h X 18”d. Please call Connie at 320-1363. ►Good Used Items: The Deseret Industries Pod is in Fairfield at the parking lot of the LDS Church. No large
appliances, and please, donate things that can be used by someone else. Deseret Industries helps train those that are trying to learn job skills. Money generated is used to help people go to school to increase their job skills. Contact numbers to unlock the pod are Lisa Mowdy: 5393895, and Pam Jones: 764-2467
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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will be at the Fairfield Farmers Market this Friday, August 28th Produce, Perennials, Shrubs, and much much more.
•Classified Employment
►The Wendell Sherburn Memorial Library is now accept-
ing applications for a part-time library employee. The ideal candidate would have library experience and good people skills. Applicant must pass a back-ground check and a drug screen to be eligible for the position. Applications are available online at Wendell.id.gov or you can pick one up at 375 1st Ave. East. Closing date for applications will be September 11, 2015 by 5 p.m. If you have any question, please call Annie at the Wendell Library at 536-6195. ►Camas County School District is taking applications
for the position of full time instruction aide. If interested please contact Wendy Strickler , by email at wstrickler@ d121.k12.id.us, by phone at 208-764-2625, or stop by the Camas County School District office at 610 Soldier Road in Fairfield, Idaho.
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Tami & Rick Thank you. 218 N Willow Creek Road Fairfield, Idaho ~ 961-0426
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House For Sale
►Lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Countr y home in pristine, tranquil Fairfield neighborhood. Comfor tably nestled on 40 acres plus barn, triple garage and out buildings. 487 South 225 East. Asking $284,800. Owner occupied. Sun Land Investments: 208-726-3046 or 208-788-6523. STELLA GRAY
Services ►Setting appointments NOW; (Group & Individual settings) For 2016 Medicare, YHI, Business & Individual Health Insurances. Get the most for the least $$. Dental & Vision available. Broker Desiree’ DeGiorgio 208-340-0544 - A Idaho Broker for Idaho Residents.
►Taking applications for House to Rent: 934 4th Street West in Fairfield. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, two car garage, automatic sprinkler, and fenced back yard. $650 month. 731-0522 or ►Timberland Management: 764-2519. Do you own timberland? Would
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►Pygmy goats $50 each. 3&4 months old now. 4bucklings, 3-white with black markings $50 each. One is a darker color that keeps changing , very ►Camas County School District is taking applications nice looking guy $100 for the position of custodian. This is a part time position. for him. Take all 4- buckIf interested please contact Wendy Strickler , by email at lings for $200. Call or text wstrickler@d121.k12.id.us, by phone at 208-764-2625, 208-358-1479. or stop by the Camas County School District office at 610 Soldier Road in Fairfield, Idaho. ►Grass Hay for Sale: Four 1-ton bales. $100 per bale. Idaho Transportation Department Call 481-2017. The Idaho Transportation Department is accepting applications for a Transportation Technician Apprentice in ►Firewood for Sale: MixFairfield. The State of Idaho offers a competitive benefits species, full length logs package. Apply on line at this website, www.itd.idaho. delivered by truck, approx gov/careers or call (208)886-7859 for more information on 15 cord. Taking orders now this position. Closes 8/12/15. EOE/AA preference given for summer delivery. Call to qualified veterans. 208-921-6493.
you like to thin out dead or undesireable trees and reduce fire hazard? Is it too much to handle on your own? Call 208-921-6493. ►Wood Furniture Repair: reglue joints. Call 490-3750. ►Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 9345288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available. ►PATCH holes in anything replace Broken Zippers of all kinds. Hemming, Pants, Dresses, etc. Call Kathy 837-6267. ►Looking for scrap metal. Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484. ► Hollenbeck Construction. Call 481-0320.
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