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Sho-BanNational GuardHistoric Agreement

by Nan Reedy There were a lot of smiles at the Hager-man Valley Senior and Community Cen-ter on Monday the 7th of December when they received a check for a thousand dollars from the Wal-Mart Community Grant Program to be used for the meal home delivery program. Those in the Hager-man Valley who are not able to get to the center can re-ceive hot, fresh meals three days a week, plus fro-zen meals ap-propriate for the microwave, de-livered to their doors by a few dedicated vol-unteers. To de-

termine eligibility for free meals, or simply get meals delivered for a fee, call the Office on Aging in Twin Falls at 736-2212. Chairman of the board of directors, Connie Flinders, said that the Wal-Mart store in Jerome approved the grant ap-plication and that the whole commu-nity is very grateful for their support, as the seniors and homebound are a

valuable part of this communi-ty. She encour-aged everyone to stop by the Customer Ser-vice desk at the Jerome Wal-Mart and give them a quick “thanks”.

Hagerman Seniors Receive WalMart Grant

(FORT HALL) -- In a his-toric stroke of the pen, lead-ers from the Shoshone-Ban-nock Tribes and the Idaho Military Division met Mon-day to sign a memorandum of understanding between the two entities. This MOU, signifying a commitment by both par-ties, is historically signifi-cant because for the first time, the Air National Guard and the Army Na-tional Guard signed a feder-ally recognized joint govern-ment-to-government tribal consultation protocol with a Native American tribe. The memorandum is de-signed to further both par-ties’ consultation efforts on IDNG activities involving Idaho lands to which the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are tied geographically, cul-turally or historically. This agreement will advise both parties on best practices of wise stewardship of cul-tural and natural resources of those lands controlled, managed or utilized by the IDNG. In the past, these types of agreement documents in-

The new owners of the Soldier Mountain Ski area (and quite a few other peo-ple) are really, really, excit-ed. The ski area opened this past weekend, the earlest the resort has opened in well over a decade. Saturday, December 12th, was a soft opening with only the Magic Carpet in full op-peration. Chair Lift #1 was running on Sunday, but weather conditions made it unpleasant to be on the mountain... no one was complaining.

The storm that came through on Sunday put more than a foot of new snow at the lodge and the total at the top is 42”. This Thursday, Decem-ber 17th, will be the Grand Opening of the mountain and begins holiday skiing with the lifts running every day until January 3rd. Come on up and enjoy great food in the lodge. The new owners, Matt and Di-ane McFerran, will be on hand to welcome you to their new adventure.

Soldier Mountain is Open Avalanche Warning Three feet of new snow and strong winds have pro-duced widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human triggered and natural ava-lanches are likely on steep snow covered slopes and gullies. Backcountry travel-ers should excersize extreme caution in areas steeper than 30 degrees. While designated areas of ski resorts should be safe, avalanches may affect rec-reational trails, roadways and areas normally free of avalanche danger.

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Merry Little Light Show The Gooding Volunteer Group is again hosting this fundraising event at the Gooding RV Park, at the bottom of the hill just north of the Idaho National Guard. The display with the most votes by December 17th will win a travel-ing trophy and a winner’s discount for next year. Large spaces are $100 and small spaces are $50 (electricity is covered by fee). For more information, contact Bonnie Koyle at 948-0102.

Notices of Upcoming Events & MeetingsWendell Cantata This year’s Wendell Cantata will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Living Waters Presbyterian Church, 821 East Main Street. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy this Christ-mas Celebration.Mass in Fairfield Mass at Immaculate Conception Chapel will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December13th. Potluck will follow. All are welcome.

Wendell Library Raffle Items have been donated by local businesses, including baskets from Napa Auto Parts and Valley Country Store, a Cactus Pete’s overnight stay and dinner, 600 sq feet of carpet cleaning, and a convection oven and toaster. Items are on display and tickets can be purchased at City Hall or the library. Tickets are 5/$6 or $1 each. Drawing will be held Thurs-day, Dec. 17, at the City Council meeting. You do do not need to be present to win. All proceeds go to the new li-brary building fund. For more information call the library at 536-6195

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Hunting, Fishing SeasonsContinue Through Holidays

There’s still time to bag that Christmas game bird, goose, or maybe a nice solstice-season steelhead. For hunters and anglers itching to get out in the field or to wet a line during the holiday season, several opportunities are available. Pheasant seasons in Areas 1 and 3 are open through De-cember 31. Forest grouse seasons are open through January 31 in north Idaho’s Area 1 and through December 31 in the rest of the state. Seasons for bobwhite and California quail in Area 1 are open through January 31, and chukar and gray partridge seasons are open statewide through January 31 as well. In addition, turkey hunters can hunt either sex through December 31 on private lands-only in much of the Clearwater region. For upland game hunters, the cottontail season is open through February 28, and snowshoe hare season through March 31. There is no season on pygmy rabbits. It’s also not too late to bag that Christmas goose, with Idaho waterfowl seasons open through the holidays into January. In parts of southern Idaho, the white-fronted goose season extends into February and light goose (Snow and Ross’ geese) season extends into March. The daily goose bag limit is four Canada geese; 10 white-fronted geese; and 20 for light geese. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. The statewide daily bag limit is seven ducks; but not more than two female mallard, three scaup, two redhead, two pintail, and two canvasback. Waterfowl hunters must have a valid Idaho hunting li-cense, a federal migratory game bird harvest information program validation, and a federal duck stamp. The duck stamp is valid through the end of June. For anglers with time off during the holidays, the fall steelhead season remains open through December 31 in the Clearwater River and the North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork Clearwater rivers where bag limits are two per day and six in possession, and in the Salmon, Little Salmon, Snake and Boise rivers where limits are three per day and nine in possession. The spring steelhead season starts January 1 in these waters with limits of three per day and nine in possession. Fishing is open year round in many other waters as well. Idaho hunters and anglers must have 2015 licenses and appropriate permits through December 31. On January 1, they will need new 2016 licenses and permits. They are encouraged to review the current season and rule brochures available at all Fish and Game license vendors and online at: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.

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From the Editor Two weeks ago on Wednesday, De-

cember 2nd, a young man and his wife committed a horrible mass mur-

der in San Bernadino, California. Before the guns could even cool down, there were the expected calls for “more gun control.” On Monday, December 14th, one such group right here in Idaho, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America (part of Everytown for Gun Safety), staged an “Orange Rally” to commemorate the Sandy Hook Shoot-ing that killed 20 students and six educators, and to sup-port President Obama’s effort to enact stricter gun control - with or without congressional approval. Like many of our politicians, MomsDemandAction (everytown.org) is using the San Bernadino Shooting to garner support for more gun control across America. Unfortunately, the problem with gun control laws is they never address the real issues that cause gun deaths - domestic violence and suicide. According to the FBI, suicide accounts for almost two thirds of all gun deaths and, while mass shooting are often assumed to be related to terrorism or some crazed madman, nearly 60% of mass shooting are the result of domestic violence. Big media makes a big thing about mass shooting and assault weapons, and yet, those types of murders (defined as four or more people shot during an event) make up less than 1% of all murders in the United States. Of those mass shooting, barely 10% (roughly 0.1% of all murders) involve high-capacity magazines or assault weapons. If we really want to reduce gun violence in the United States, politicians and anti-gun groups need to stop wast-ing time talking about things that are irrelevant to this issue. Most of us will never be directly affected by terror-ism. We all, however, know someone affected by suicide or domestic violence.

In the early 1950’s there was a grand theft of the liquor store in

Fairfield. This happened right about the same time as

the spring thaw. During the great escape the perpetuators of the crime drove into one of the infamous potholes, directly under a street light, burying their car. It was in the early morning hours. As they tried desperately to get the car out the noise awoke the neighbors allowing them to make an identification of the unlucky outlaws, leading to their arrest the next day.

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Lorinda (McAfee) Dudley, (January 12, 1928-December 13, 2015) age 87, of Wendell, Idaho went to be with Our Lord on Sunday December 13, 2015, at 11:00 A.M. Lorinda enjoyed life to the fullest, loving and caring for her family and playing music on her piano. Together she and her husband Jim Dudley raised three sons and four daughters, Leslie Dudley and wife Sharon of Wendell, Idaho, David Dudley and wife Susan of Anchorage, Alaska, Bernadette and husband Gary Feltz of San Antonio, Texas, Rebecca and husband Jim McCray of Kimberly, Idaho, Pamela Reichenberg of Pierce, Idaho and Brenda Dudley of Je-rome, Idaho. She is preceded in death by her parents Paris McAfee and Lorinda (Stevens) McAfee, husband Jim Dudley, and Son Allen Dudley, and Grandson Gary Feltz Jr. She is survived by her children Leslie Dudley, Berna-dette Dudley Feltz, David Dudley, Rebecca Dudley Mc-Cray, Pamela Dudley Reichenberg, Brenda Dudley; 11 Grandchildren; 13 Great grandchildren and two Great-Great grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Wendell. Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of De-maray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.

Lorinda Dudley

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Aubrey James “A.J.” Denham, 83, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. A.J. Was born on March 2, 1932 in Trinidad, Colorado, the son of Aubrey Autris and Stella Ro-maine Williams Denham. He was raised and edu-cated in Trinidad. A.J. Served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A.J. Married Yvonne “Bonnie” Larson on Octo-ber 14, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad, retiring after 40 years of service. A.J. Is survived by: his wife, Bonnie Denham of Gooding; his son, Aubrey Breck (Suzan) Denham of West Jordan, Utah; grandson, Aubrey “Britt” (Erika) Denham; two great grandchildren, ZeAnna and Jorden Denham; and three brothers, Robert Denham of American Falls, Idaho, and George Denham and Danny Denham, both of Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings and a granddaughter, Tristin Denham. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel, with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating. Services will con-clude at the chapel with a Masonic tribute and military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in A.J.’s name to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Fairfax Road and Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.

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Mark Anthony Chartier, 59, of Gooding passed away at the residence of Cathy Davis, Gooding, his best friend, love and caregiver to go walk with our Heavenly Father on November 24, 2015 at 5 p.m. Mark loved riding motorcycles, playing hockey, ice skat-ing, playing the drums was his favorite and playing music with his brother Paul Neubauer. He enjoyed helping with the community charities and with Christmas programs, always trying to come up with new ways to raise money for the children. He loved his animals, family and many friends. He was always there to advise all of us to always look to God. He was very fond of his adopted children and grandchildren teaching them to be strong, wise, coura-geous and to dream big. He didn’t want anyone to mourn him but to live and celebrate every moment of his life. Our dear friend, father, brother fought a good fight but lost his battle with stage 4 small cell lung cancer and brain tumor. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Leo A Chart-ier and Jeannette Lapierre. Mark is survived by his best friend, love, companion and caregiver, Cathy Davis; his children, Jessica Vilandre, Mark A DeSimone, Brittney, Tierra Chartier, 2 unborn grandchildren. Also children and grandchildren he considered his own, Mechell Russell, her kids, Drayke, Kalyia, Tyson and Bobbie Jakubisin, her kids Timothy, Chloe, Dekotah, Gavin, Sabree, Jaidyn E, Jaxsin, Oscar Cross, Katie Martin and her kid, Anikyia, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends. A brother Rodger, 2 sisters, Jean and Tina. Please join us in celebrating Mark’s life Thursday, De-cember 17 at 7:00 p.m., at the home of Theresa Patterson, 1547 South 1700 East, Gooding, Idaho. In lieu of flow-ers the family requests donations to be sent to St. Luke’s MISTI Playground, c/o St. Luke’s Health Foundation, 190 E Bannock, Boise, ID 83712.

Mark Anthony Chartier

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On May 7, 1942, dur-ing the Battle of the Coral Sea, the USS Neosho was heavily damaged by Japa-nese dive bombers. De-spite injuries, Oscar Pe-terson led the members of his repair party to close four bulkhead steam line valves which helped keep the ship operational. The Neosho sank four days later, but Mr. Peterson’s actions save many of his fellow seamen. Unfortunately, Oscar suffered third-degree

burns to his face, shoulders, arms and hands. He died of his burn injuries on May 13 and was buried at sea. Chief Petty Officer Peterson was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on December 7th. The medal and accompanying certificate were mailed to his widow, but the formal presentation ceremony did not take place until April 3, 2010, sixty-eight years after the Battle of the Coral Sea. On December 7, 2015, area Veterans gathered at the Richfield City Park to dedicated a statue in honor of Oscar Peterson. May we never forget the sacifice of those who fought for our freedom.

- - - - -Peterson’s official Medal of Honor citation reads...

Memorial Statue in Richfield

For extraordinary courage and conspicuous heroism above and beyond the call of duty while in charge of a repair party during an attack on the U.S.S. Neosho by enemy Japanese aerial forces on 7 May 1942. Lacking assistance because of injuries to the other members of his repair party and severely wounded himself, Peterson, with no concern for his own life, closed the bulkhead stop valves and in so doing received additional burns which resulted in his death. His spirit of self-sacrifice and loyalty, characteristic of a fine seaman, was in keeping with the highest tradi-tions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.

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If you didn’t get a chance to read last week’s letter, I’ll give you a quick run down.

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cluded only one branch of the military. Monday marked the first time multiple components entered into such an agreement. “Today, not only were we able to combine our efforts into a single tribal consultation process, but we were able to formally cement our growing relationship with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes,” said Maj. Gen. Gary L. Sayler, commanding general of the Idaho National Guard, after personally signing the document. The MOU officially establishes a government-to-govern-ment relationship between the Idaho National Guard, on behalf of the National Guard Bureau, and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.

...ShoBan Agreement continued NRCS Idaho Announces DeadlineAgricultural Land Easement Funding Boise, Idaho – The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) was created by the 2014 Farm Bill to protect critical water resources and wildlife habitat, and encourage private owners to maintain land for farming and ranching. Through the voluntary sale of an easement, landowners limit future development to protect these key resources. ACEP’s Agricultural Land Easements not only pro-tect the long-term viability of the nation’s food supply by preventing conversion of productive working lands to non-agricultural uses, they also support environmental quality, wildlife habitat, historic preservation and protec-tion of open spaces. Native American Tribes, state and local governments and non-governmental organizations that have farmland or grassland protection programs are eligible to partner with Natural Resources Conservation Service to purchase conservation easements. In FY 2014 and FY 2015, the Idaho office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-Idaho) invested more than $600 thousand dollars in ACEP funding to help landowners engage in voluntary conservation to provide long-term protection of Idaho farmland and grassland through 5 new easements. What sets the Agricultural Lands Easement program apart from previous easement programs is interested landowners work in concert with, and through, an eligible entity with the authority to hold management easements to ensure the best possible out-come for the lands. “Scientists project there will be another 4 billion people on the planet to feed in the next 85 years,” said Curtis Elke, Idaho state conservationist for the Natural Re-sources Conservation Service. “In just the next 40 years, American farmers will have to produce as much food as they have in the last 500. What makes this a real challenge is we’re losing agricultural lands to development – 43 mil-lion acres across the country over the past 30 years. This is why Agricultural Land Easements are so critical. They will help ensure that we have the working lands we need to feed America and the world.” In fiscal year 2016, NRCS-Idaho has nearly $1.21 Mil-lion to assist farmers and ranchers who would like to take part in the Agricultural Land Easement program. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15, 2015. To learn more about this program specifically or ACEP in its entirety, visit your lo-cal Natural Resources Conservation Office, or visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted.

“This memorandum of understanding builds upon the good working relationship that has existed between the IDNG and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes for many years,” Sayler said.

To further highlight this historic event, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Leader-ship requested Sayler to speak the follow-

ing day at the Idaho Council on Indian Affairs about the significance of the MOU, and to highlight the importance of building relationships with tribal nations.


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Richfield District Library105 South Main Street ~ 487–1242

Tuesday 2-6 & Thursday 10-6StoryTime Every Thursday - 10:30 a.m.

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Be a Master Gardener In 2015, the Magic Valley Master Gardener Program donated more than 2,900 hours among the 62 University of Idaho Master Gardener volunteers throughout South-ern Idaho. The volunteers hosted seven diagnostic clinics from May to October in their respective counties. Those clinics provided answers to over 2,500 plant, insect, weed and general landscaping questions. In addition to serving their volunteer time in Coun-ty Extension offices, they conducted volunteer projects throughout the valley. Some of those programs include the following:

Organized, distributed information, and collected food for Ample Harvest (Gardeners sharing their harvest with local Food Banks)Maintenance and installation of Firewise and Native wildflower demonstration gardensButterfly habitat and way-station development and but-terfly release events Community classes, in part with local library and nurs-ery programs, for both youth and adultsTaught classes at summer and migrant school gardensProvided a boy’s and girl’s club outdoor learning experienceAssisting at the Hagerman FFA teaching greenhouseOrganizing church landscape projects; and other com-munity educational and beautification projects.Master Gardener Associations from Twin Falls and Mina-Cassia also completed numerous tours and edu-cation opportunities for local gardeners.

Register today to become a Master Gardener! The Master Gardener Program is an interactive learning experience designed to teach you about the many aspects of horticul-ture through 40 hours of class instruction. Then, finish the certification by testing your knowledge and skills, while serving in your local community. The University of Idaho Extension Master Gardener program is a horticulture-re-lated, volunteer training program based in many counties throughout the state, and has been part of UI Extension since 1976. Choose from three course locations:

Burley – Wednesday evenings 6-9pmTwin Falls – Thursday mornings 9am-12pm

Gooding – Thursday afternoons 2-5pm Classes begin January 13th and 14th. Register by con-tacting the Twin Falls Extension office at (208) 734-9590 or emailing Tony McCammon at [email protected]. If you would like to learn more about becoming a Master Gardener, please visit our State website at www.extension.uidaho.edu. Also, Like us on Facebook; Magic Valley Horticulture.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF Planning and Zoning Commission

SCHEDULED MEETINGS FOR 2016The Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold their regular meeting at the Camas County Courthouse Annex located at 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, Id. 83327 on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. If Tuesday is a holiday, the following Wednesday will be the meeting date.

2016 MEETING DATES JANUARY 5, 2016 JULY 5, 2016 FEBRUARY 2, 2016 AUGUST 2, 2016 MARCH 1, 2016 SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 APRIL 5, 2016 OCTOBER 4, 2016 MAY 3, 2016 NOVEMBER 1, 2016 JUNE 7, 2016 DECEMBER 6, 2016

Services for persons with disabilities can be made available by calling the P&Z Administrator at 764-2046 three (3) days prior to the public meeting or hearing.

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PUBLIC NOTICEOn Thursday January 7, 2016 the Fairfield Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall located at 407 Soldier Road in Fairfield. t the Blaine County website. eport will be available at the Blaine County website. wwand Zon-ing Office for review during nor. Items on their agenda include the following:

1.Amendments to Zoning Ordinance #223, Chapter 2 Zon-ing Definitions, by amending definitions related to service stations and automobile repair and sales area; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. 2.Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance #165, Chapter 1 General Provisions; Administration and Enforcement, Section 12 by adding a new section for appeal process and request for rehearing language; Section 13 add new section for filing fees required by applicant; Chapter 2 Definitions, Section 2 add and delete definitions; while providing a sever-ability clause and effective date.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the aforemen-tioned time and place, all interested persons may appear and shall be given an opportunity to comment on the mat-ters stated above. Any person needing special accommoda-tions should contact the City Office as soon as possible. Comments and questions prior to the hearing should be directed to the Fairfield City Planning Administrator, P. O. Box 336, Fairfield, ID, 83327 or [email protected], a minimum of five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing. Plans and supporting documents are on file at the Fairfield City Hall and available for public review. Dated this the 11th day of December, 2015

Megan StelmaPlanning & Zoning Administrator

published on December 16, 2015

$50 Million to Restore Wildlife Habitat Boise, Idaho – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making available about $50 million this year in fi-nancial assistance to partner with agricultural producers who want to restore and protect habitat for seven focus species, including greater sage-grouse. Conservation efforts for sage grouse are part of Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFL), an innovative partnership that supports struggling landscapes and strengthens agricultural operations. “Ranching, Farming, and Wildlife habitat all in synch with one another bring many economical and sustainable land benefits not only for the wildlife but also the landowners,” said Curtis Elke, NRCS state conservationist in Idaho. “As has been often said, what is good for the Sage Grouse is good for the rancher.” This year, NRCS will invest about $40 million on habitat

restoration and protection for the sage grouse, the umbrella species of the sagebrush landscape. Conservation efforts to restore and protect sagebrush led the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to determine in September that protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) were not war-ranted. Since 2010, NRCS and conservation partners have worked with ranchers to make conservation improvements to 4.4 million acres of sagebrush habitat, benefitting sage grouse and 350 other kinds of wildlife, including mule deer, elk, pronghorn and golden eagles. With the support of conservation partners and ranchers, NRCS launched the Sage Grouse Initiative in 2010. Those efforts became the model for Working Lands For Wildlife, which began two years later. “Working Lands for Wildlife helps land managers integrate wildlife-friendly measures into their working lands and also ensures they can keep those lands working well into the fu-ture,” Elke said. “In Idaho we will have about $2.4 million dollars for this initiative available through our Environmental Quality Incentives, Agricultural Conservation Easement and Conservation Stewardship programs. We also provide an array of technical assistance for landowners who want to improve the overall health and productivity of their farms and ranches.” NRCS financial assistance covers part of the cost to imple-ment conservation practices. Interested landowners are en-couraged to contact their local NRCS field office.

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►Long Arm Quilting and Custom Sewing. Do you have a quilt top that needs to be quilted? Would you also like someone to finish the quilt by sewing the binding? Call 208-934-6400 Sunflower Quilting in Bellevue, Idaho.►Local certified elementary teacher with many years ex-perience in remedial work in reading/math is available for tutoring. Progress is based on frequency of sessions. Rates are affordable. Fair-field area. Call 721-3317 for more information.

►PATCH Levi, coveralls, etc. Replace Broken Zippers: coats, jackets, Levi, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, pants dresses, etc. Gooding Drop at Ace Hardware. Call Kathy 837-6267.

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►Need Yard Work Done? Call Boyd Stevens at 934-5288. Lawn mowing, weed eating, leaves raked. Weekly rate available.

►Have scrap metal? Call Thomas Davis at 764-2484.

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Employment►Claudes Sports’ Fairfield store is accepting resumes for a part time job. Send resume to Ed Hinkle at: Fax (208)736-9449 Email [email protected], or mail to: Claude’s sports, 1585 Fillmore St, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301►Camas Creek Country Store in Fairfield has a job opening. Stop by and ask for Barb.►NOW HIRING!!! Various general labor jobs available in the Gooding, Jerome, Eden and Twin Falls area. Contact BBSI at 735-5002 and ask for Suzzy, Donna or Robyn. For an immediate interview or for more information stop by our office at 754 North College Road Suite B Twin Falls, ID 83301.►Family Health Services has an opening in our Fairfield Clinic for Nursing staff to provide support for general patient care and education. Applicants must be a gradu-ate of an accredited nursing or medical assisting program and have or be able to obtain an Idaho State license or Medical Assistant or CNA certification. 6 months ex-perience in a medical clinic preferred. 32 hours per week - 24 clinical and 8 administra-tive. Apply on our website at www.fhsid.org or email cover letter and resume to [email protected]►Needed in Camas County: In home caregiver for disabled woman. Up to 6 hour per day, Monday thru Friday. Please call Peter at 309-3307.►The Cowboy Inn & Sa-loon in Gooding is looking for part-time help. Call (208) 934 5591 or stop by 413 Main

For SaleWoodMaster outdoor wood stove for sale. Sits outside and heats home, hot water, shop or barn. Small or large homes. Burn either wood or pellets. Safe and efficient. John 208-781-0691.

9/28 Snowblower: 9 horse, 28 inch, electric start, HEATED hand warmers. Excellent condition, runs great. Ready to move snow. Call 358-1103.

1992 33’ Fifth-wheel, axle lifted, catalytic heater. $5500 OBO, possible cash plus trade. Call 539-5810.

Upper cabinet microwave oven, light almond color. $50 Call 764-2355.

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A Gift For You, Your Family, Your FriendsA Useful Gift To Warm The Heart And The Home Plastic 55-gallon barrels full of either split kindling, or “starter wood” will get your fireplace or wood stove ready for those larger pieces of wood. The wood is dry, well-seasoned, and carefully cut. lt was intended for our use, but we have purchased a home with a propane fireplace so no longer need this fuel. If you purchase one, or more, of these containers, you will save yourself a lot of work and will get what you need at a very good price. The barrels alone would cost at least $8.00, here they are free.

BARREL OF KINDLING - $30.00BARREL OF STARTER WOOD - $20.00

Call us at 934-5409 (Gooding) for more information and to make arrangements for purchase and transport. lf we are not home, please clearly leave a message along with your number to call so we can get in touch with you.

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