The Courier

David Hults, Dan Rongen (Monsanto), and Cindy Bigler (Gooding Library)

celebrate a Growing Library.

work and the continued improvement of making books and other forms of information available to the people of Gooding County.

USDA NRCS SEEKS AP-PLICATIONS FOR CON-SERVATION INNOVA-TION GRANTS In Idaho The USDA Natural Re-sources Conservation Ser-vice (NRCS) in Idaho will set aside up to $150,000 for the 2015 Conservation In-novation Grant (CIG) pro-gram, which funds projects that demonstrate innova-tive, on-the-ground conser-vation techniques and strat-egies. Through CIG, Environ-mental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to

award competitive grants to Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organi-zations, and individuals. Proposals may be submit-ted for projects between one and three years in dura-tion. The maximum award amount for any project may not exceed $75,000. “CIG provides a great op-portunity for NRCS to work with others to share innova-tive conservation approach-es and technologies,” said Travis Thomason, Acting Idaho NRCS State Conser-

vationist. “This year we are looking for proposals that will promote the adoption of emerging conservation strategies related soil ero-sion and sage-grouse.” Fiscal Year 2015 funds will specifically be target-ed at projects in Idaho that demonstrate:· Innovative conservation technologies or agronomic techniques that address wa-ter and/or wind erosion on Highly Erodible Land.· New techniques/approach-es and/or technologies to

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NRCS Seeks Applications For Conservation Grants

Monsanto Supports Gooding Library Emergency Preparedness TWIN FALLS- Don’t be alarmed if you see more activity than usual near your local hospital. Most likely it is only an exercise. In early April, four south central Idaho hospitals will participate in an emergency pre-paredness exercise. This exercise will focus on healthcare system pre-paredness, emergency operations coordina-tion, volunteer and fatal-ity management, medical surge, and information sharing. The exercise is designed to test medi-cal and emergency plans while enhancing multi-agency coordination. The exercise is being led by South Central Public Health District with par-ticipating agencies includ-ing: St. Luke’s Magic Val-ley, St. Luke’s Jerome, St. Luke’s Wood River, North Canyon Medical Center, Twin Falls Department of Emergency Services, Ida-ho School for the Deaf and Blind, Gooding County Disaster Services, Magic Valley Paramedics, Idaho State Police, other public safety partners, and com-munity volunteers.

On March 5th, as part of their Ameri-ca’s Farmers Grow Communities Fund, Monsanto awarded the Gooding Public Library $2500 on behalf of the David Hults family. With the help of farmers in seven Idaho Counties, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities Fund has helped support Boy Scout troops, 4-H clubs, medical fa-cilities, food pantries, and other organiza-tions in Idaho. Farmers in eligible counties are encouraged to nominate a tax-exempt public charity in their communities. Then in December, a third party selects one win-ner for each eligible county. The Gooding Public Library is proud and excited to put this award money to good

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Notices of Upcoming Events & MeetingsGood Friday in Fairfield The Immaculate Conception Chapel in Fairfield will be open all day April 3rd for Good Friday. Anyone wish-ing to spend time in private prayer and/or meditation is welcome. The Stations of the Cross will be at 7 pm. Easter Sunday Mass will be at 1 p.m. April 3rd, at the Fairfield Community Church, you are invited to hear the story of the final day of a man named Jesus Christ, his suffering, and the documented miracle of His coming back to life. Everyone is welcome to listen to the story read aloud at 8 p.m.Easter Egg Hunt The Camas County PTO is sponsoring this year’s Easter Egg Hunt, this Saturday, April 4th.Easter Morning An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the Intermoun-tain Christian Camp in Fairfield on April 12th at 7 a.m. The camp is located 5 miles north of Fairfield on Soldier Road. The entrance is marked, Bundy Youth Ranch/Inter-mountain Christain Camp/Christian Children’s Ranch.Gooding Museum The Gooding County Museum will open for the start of the 2015 season. On April 4th, only, the museum will be open from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The following week, the museum will be open at its regular time of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. see page 8...Camas County Fair The Theme for this year’s Camas County Fair is “Boot Scootin’ Boogie at the Camas County Fair” and will be held the second weekend in August. The Camas Coun-ty Fair Board is looking for local food and craft vendors for the fair. All spaces are 10’x10’. Non-electric:$10. W/110:$35. W/220:$60.

Design Day CelebrationSponsored by the Gooding Elks Lodge

April 9th starting at 6 p.m.Gooding Elementary & Middle School

On April 9th, the Gooding Volunteer Group will host a community event to help design the new playground for Gooding’s East Park. Help make this a great event by do-nating items for a silent auction and bake sale. They are also need individuals to volunteer at the carnival booths. Contact Hailey at 539-6454 to donate. For general infor-mation, contact Becca at 539-5408.

Camas County Fair RoyaltyContestants Wanted

For The 2015 CompetitionInterview, Speech, Appearance

Compete to Represent the Camas County Fair!King & Queen: 15 to 20 years old

Jr. King & Jr. Queen: 10 to 14 years oldENTRY DEADLINE: April 15, 2015

For Additional Program Information:Royalty Website: http://camasroyalty.weebly.com

Contact: Tracey Martin – Royalty Chairwoman208-764-2882 or tntawards@earthlink.net

Mildred Patterson will be 100 years old on April 3, 2015. To celebrate, her family is hosting an open house this Saturday, April 4th, at the Gooding Basque Cen-ter (285 Euskadi Lane) from 2 p.m to 4 p.m.

Please, no gifts.

Happy 100th Birthday

Skake Park Ground Breaking On Monday, April 13th, at 1:00 p.m. the City of Gooding will hold a ground breaking cerimony at the site of the new skate park loctated at 1917 4th Avenue West in Gooding. Glanbia Foods will also present a $30,000 donation to project to help match the $92,000 grant from Idaho Parks & Recreation. Every one is encouraged to attend the celebration.

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Tax Relief Spaghetti Feed The American Legion Post #19 will be serving up ALL YOU CAN EAT Spaghetti on Saturday, April 11th, at the Fairfield Legion Hall. Tickets are $6 each and kids under 8 eat free. Entertainment will include horse races, a cake walk, and music for dancing. Tickets are available from any Legion Member, or by calling 764-2223 or 358-2214.Dungeon opens at 5 p.m. Spaghetti at 6 p.m.Bring your appetite. You’re going to need it!

According to AARP research, just under half of the more than 55,000 Idahoans eligible for a reduction in their property taxes actually apply for this discount. And the Idaho State Tax Commission and AARP Idaho want to make more people aware of the benefit that’s available to low-income seniors and others who qualify. The Idaho Property Tax Reduction (Circuit Breaker) Program reduces property taxes on a homeowner’s prima-ry Idaho residence and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,320. Applicants must have no more than $29,100 in total 2014 income. They must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, and they must be in at least one of the following categories as of Jan. 1, 2015: Age 65 or older Blind Widow(er) of any age Former prisoner of war or hostage Disabled - as recognized by the Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement,Board, or Federal Civil Service.

Applications must be filed with a homeowner’s county assessor by April 15. For more information, contact any county assessor’s office in Idaho or call the Tax Commis-sion at (208) 334-7736 in the Boise area or toll-free at (800) 334-7756.

2015 Property Tax Reduction Program

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A Senior ScramblePostponed to April 18

On Saturday, April 18th, Clear Lakes Country Club will host a benefit golf scramble for the Wendell Community and Senior Center. $75 per person includes lunch and a cart, and there will be a prize for long drive and closest to the hole. Sign up at the golf shop or call 543-4849.

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Donald Joseph Nicholas Donald Joseph Nicholas, 84, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to heaven to be with his love, his wife Col-leen, on March 26, 2015. May he go on a “Goldwing.” His passing was gentle, living to the last with dignity in the care of the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise. He served his country and his country served him. Our family wishes to share the life that he made, full of surprises, challenges and moments we will never forget. Please join the family to celebrate Don’s life on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gooding with visitation at the church beginning at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will fol-low at the Elmwood Cemetery. Don was born on Plevna, Kansas on July 23, 1930. He was the middle son, between the eldest Glenn and David. Their parents Betty Shuff Nicholas and Thomas J. Nicho-las were adventurers and headed out west when Don was seven years of age. They began their Idaho adventures in Cascade and later the 301 Ranch in the Boise Foothills. His parents preferred horses and participated in many ro-deo riding events. Don preferred “motorcycles” and gal-lantly rode a Harley into Thelma Colleen Jensen’s life in 1950. Don and Colleen were married August 20, 1950 in Wendell, Idaho. Colleen was to finish nursing train-ing in Boise within a year, and the Air Force called Don

o b i t u a r i e sto Valdosta, Georgia. Don went by motorcycle, Colleen and new arrival, a daughter, Donnie Jo, followed by train. Three and one half years later, Don was honorably dis-charged. Victorville, California was next, there the fam-ily increased with the birth of Gregory Scott in 1953. A move to Ogden, Utah produced a business, Don Nicholas and Sons Drywall. Don gained a stellar reputation for hard work, honesty and a perfection in his chosen trade. Life in Ogden was harmoniously filled with family and friends, and as you may have guessed, he was president of a mo-torcycle club named The Klunker Kulb. Bonneville Salt Flats rides were many. The family prospered and children, Kevin Lynn, Hal Dee and Mona Kay were joyous additions. Don’s family of seven moved to Hagerman, Idaho in 1965. The drywall business continued and Colleen worked at the Gooding Hospital. Eventually, Gooding became home where 45 years passed too quickly. Don was a “Community” Man. He took great pride in sponsorship of “Don Nicholas and Sons” girls’ softball teams. Don also enjoyed his bowling leagues. Most of all, Don enjoyed life as grandchildren and great-grandchil-dren came along. A note on the family refrigerator was a constant reminder, “We love you Grandma and Grandpa” (Tiffany). Don is survived by 3 sons, Gregory Scott (Dayna) Nich-olas, of Flagstaff, Arizona, Kevin Lynn Nicholas (Kat Stout), and Hal Dee (Lynda) Nicholas, all of Gooding, Idaho; 2 daughters, Donnie Jo Nicholas (Troy) Britton, of McCall, Idaho, and Mona Kay Nicholas (Lisa Gomez), of Golden Valley, Arizona. Don is also survived by his grandchildren, Angela Britton (Tim) Jackson, Scott J. Nicholas (Teri Giddeon), Dustin T. Nicholas (Kris Lind-sey), Chelsea Nicholas (Justin) Tracy, and Tiffany Nicho-las (Jason Lambright); and great-grandchildren, Raechel and Emily Jackson, and Zane, Taelyn, Layla Colleen and Makynlee Tracy. He was preceded in death by, his loving wife, Colleen, and grandson Jonathan T. Britton. Please join us as the love continues, to celebrate the life of Donald Joseph Nicholas. The family requests memorial donations in Don’s name be made to the Gooding Senior Center Meals on Wheels Program, 308 Senior Ave. Good-ing, Idaho 83330. The family would like to send a special note of grati-tude to Ian Kunz, PA, a care giver, a humanitarian and neighbor. And for the care of our father, Demaray Funeral Service, with much appreciation to Randy Basterrechea.

The Camas Athletic Booster Club is selling raffle tickets for TWO 3-Day passes to the

Mountain Home Music Festival to be held July 31st thru August 2nd.

Tickets are $10 each and only 500 raffle tickets will be sold. The win-ner will be drawn on July 11th at the Camas County Rodeo.

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o b i t u a r i e sAllen C. Sabey

Allen C. Sabey, 60, a resident of Wendell, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at his home in Wendell. Allen was born November 17, 1954 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lyle J. and Dorothy Sabey. He was raised in Salt Lake City, and educated in Eureka, Nevada. He married Kathy VanCleave on September 10, 1987 in Eureka, Nevada. Allen drove truck for Milky Way in Jerome, Idaho and cultivated many lasting relationships there. Allen is survived by his wife, Kathy Sabey, of Wen-dell, Idaho; 1 brother, Leland (Lisa) Sabey, of Haugan, Montana; 1 sister, Kathryn (Virgil) Staponski, of Bonner Springs, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Sabey No public services will be held. The family requests me-morial contributions in Allen’s memory be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dema-ray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.

Patricia Ann (Patty) Bauscher Patricia Ann Bauscher (Patty) passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 after sudden cardiac arrest. Patty was born in Twin Falls, November 18, 1955 to William and Phyllis Davis of Filer. She was the first of four children and enjoyed a fun-filled and work-filled childhood on the family farm east of Filer before graduating from Filer High School in 1973. Patty continued her education at Boise State University where in 1977 she received a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. In 1978 she married Larry Bauscher of Fairfield. To-gether they raised two children ranching on the Camas Prairie. Later, the family established an additional home and cattle wintering facility in Gooding where their chil-dren went to school and they were involved with the com-munity. In addition to being a loving mother and wife, Patty worked in the office for the Gooding Livestock Mar-ket, became a licensed Realtor, and then Appraiser. As a strong Republican woman, in 1993 Patty became the first female to be elected as the Gooding County As-sessor, an office that she later held for 21 years and cur-rently held upon her passing. Her dedication to Gooding and Idaho went beyond the office she served in as she went on to serve on the board of directors for the Idaho Association of Counties and represented Idaho counties as President. Likewise, she was continually involved in giving back in her community at home as she frequented local fundraisers and volunteered whenever called upon for a cause in her community. In 2009, Patty married Greg Heinrich of Boise, formally of Jerome. The couple, made their home in Gooding and were best of friends. Patty and Greg were rarely spotted apart from one another, perhaps only at work, lady’s golf league, or Jazzercise. They enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling to BSU football games, and golfing together, of which Patty usually enjoyed the low score of the cou-ple, even achieving a hole in one at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Patty was an important leader in the community, but more importantly she was a supportive big sister, caring daughter, wonderful wife, and loving mother and grand-mother. She loved caring for her mother and opened her

house to her family, kids and their plethora of friends. No matter the hour her home was always open where she greeted you with a smile or maybe a sharp glare if you were out of line, but you would always know her opinion. Anyone could count on Patty to fix you a meal, mix you a drink, talk politics, or beat you in a game of cards. She is preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Davis; her father, Bill Davis; and her uncle Ray Davis. Patty is survived by her children, Christie (Wyatt) Prescott and Mike (Kelly Hall) Bauscher; her husband Greg Heinrich; her mother Phyllis Davis; her grandson Augustus Prescott; her brothers Don (Tina) Davis and Steve (Kathy) Davis; multiple nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friend Deb (Brant) Howell. Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church, 805 Main St. in Gooding on Friday April 3, 2015, at 1 p.m. A celebration of life will be held immediately following at the Gooding Country Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Patty Bauscher Memorial at Gooding Golf Course 1951 Highway 26, Gooding, ID 83330. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dema-ray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.

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Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested)Breakfast: 3rd Saturday of the Month (8 to 10)

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Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)Lunch Suggested Donation $3.50

Breakfast: (7:30 to 10) 1st Saturday of the MonthFit & Fall Proof: Every Mon. & Wed. at 11:00 a.m.

------------------Thursday, April 2 Roast Pork & PotatoesMonday, April 6 Corned Beef & CabbageTuesday, April 7 Hot Pork Sandwiches Wednesday, April 8 Pizza & Stuffed Tomatoes

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)Lunch: 2.50 (2-9) $5 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested)

Breakfast: (8 to 10) 2nd Saturday of the MonthCall by 10 a.m. for take out. Also, please let the Center know if you have any special dietary needs such as allergies to food.

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The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Inde-pendence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TDD).

Senior Center MenusAll menus are subject to change without notice.

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o b i t u a r yMabel Alice Carter Johnson

Mabel Alice Carter Johnson, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Shoshone, Idaho on March 2, 2015. Mom was born November 17, 1919, in Baylor, Montana to Charles and Eva Carter. She was the youngest of five sisters and one brother. She grew up there until after her junior year of high school when her family moved to Richfield, Idaho. She attended Richfield High School for her senior year, graduating in 1939. The day after graduation she married Myron D. Johnson. They spent 65 years together and raised their five chil-dren, Noel, Lowell, Marilyn, Joyce and Gayla. Mom said, “all five children graduated from Shoshone High School. They were active in sports, music, dancing, cheerlead-ing and all the fun things that go with high school days. Those were happy days when our home was filled with our five and their friends. When our children were small I did sewing at home. I made dozens of costumes for dance reviews and school programs. I sewed everything from house dresses to cheerleading uniforms to wedding gowns (close to 100) and men’s suits. I sat at the sewing machine for hours with a small child on my lap.” Later mom worked many years for Dr. Sam Saras, keep-ing the books, making appointments and assisting the doc-tor. She was an asset in whatever capacity she served. Mom loved going to ball games whether they were for children and grandchildren. She was always proud of the things that they achieved. Mom also enjoyed about 30 years of bowling, both in league play and family fun. Mom and Dad were married for time and eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 17, 1965. She served faithful-ly in her church and had numerous callings over the years including Primary President, Young Women’s President and Relief Society President. She will be fondly remembered by friends and family for her delicious rolls, cinnamon rolls and homemade noodles. When she knew someone was coming to visit she always had good food ready for their arrival. Mom is survived by her five children, Noel (Carol) Johnson of Blackfoot, Idaho; Lowell (Claudia) Johnson of Orem, Utah; Marilyn Smith of Sandy, Utah; Joyce (John) McKenzie of Boise, Idaho; and Gayla (Terry)

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Zech of Shoshone, Idaho. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and 7+ great great grandchildren. As a family we would like to express our sincere appre-ciation and thanks to Idaho Home Health and Hospice for making it possible to keep mom at home. A special thanks to Dusty, Terri and Robert for their kindness and wonder-ful care. Mom was laid to rest beside dad on March 5, 2015 in the Richfield Cemetery. Services were under the care and di-rection of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Richfield L.D.S. Church. Condo-lences, memories and photos may be shared with the fam-ily by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuner-alservice.com.

death & service noticesWesley Eugene Warner, 83, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Desert View Care Center in Buhl. No funeral services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

Ginger Dains, 72, a Gooding resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at her home in Gooding. Fu-neral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

John “Jack” Dennis Jansen, 80, a resident of Gooding, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home. Fu-neral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

K Clark, 95, a resident of Glenns Ferry, passed away Fri-day, March 27, 2015 at Poplar Grove Assisted Living in Glenns Ferry. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenns Ferry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glenns Ferry Historical Museum. K Clark was a popular radio personality starting in 1945 at the first radio station in Burley, KBOI (later called KBAR) where he was the general manager for 18 years. In 1960 he, and his wife Marian, purchased KART Ra-dio in Jerome, Idaho, which they ran for almost ten years. They moved to Glenns Ferry in 1969 to enter the insur-ance business and established the K Clark Agency.

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Tee Hurd

Today is April Fool’s Day. Believe nothing and trust no one - just like any

other day. This day has rolled around and once again the paper has come out on it. Years ago I left my column blank as an April Fool’s Day joke to everyone. If you have been with me for a while, you may remember that issue. At that time I figured the paper would print on April Fool’s Day in 2015. I thought I would remember in advance for another April Fool’s Day joke, but how time flies! Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. April Fool’s is the day upon which we are reminded what we are the other three hundred and sixty four days. April Fool’s is done by playing practical jokes or speak-ing tricky by the tongue. TV stations, radio stations, news-papers, and even now our phones and internet, get in on the trickery. A couple of the best April Fool’s jokes in-volving the general public were in 1962 by Swedish TV and in 1957 by the British Broadcast system. Sweden’s STV brought in their technicolor expert to tell the general public how they could turn their existing black & white TVs into color TVs by placing a nylon stocking across the picture tube. The mesh of the stocking would bend the rays to make them colored. Households rushed everywhere trying to obtain the stockings. I believe they got the nylon pulled over their eyes. The British Broadcast Corporation (BBC) in 1957 told the TV viewer that the Swiss had had a mild winter and the elimination of the dreaded spaghetti weevil produced a bumper spaghetti crop. The announcement was shown with peasants picking the spaghetti from the trees. Phone call came in from everywhere needing to know where they could get their spaghetti tree starts. There was a whole lot of wheat flour and water in that practical joke broadcast. Abraham Lincoln started, “You can fool all the people some of the time, some of the people all the time, but you can not fool all the people all the time.” That line is very well said. Following are some the same types of thoughts pertaining to fools:

It is better to weep with wise menthan to laugh with fools.

“Wise men don’t need advice, fools won’t take it.”Benjamin Franklin...

A fellow who is always declaring he is no fool,usually has his suspicions.

“I have great faith in fools -self confidence my friends call it.”

Edgar Allan Poe...

What a fool does in the end,the wise do in the beginning.“Silence is the wit of fools.”

Jean de La Bruyere...Real friends are those who,

when you feel you’re making a fool of yourself,don’t feel you have done a permanent job.

“The trouble with practical jokes issometimes they very often get elected.”

Will Rogers...We are fools whether we dance or not,

so we might as well dance.

This is my “Cup of Tee” saying don’t approach a goat from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any side.

Gooding Museum The Gooding County Museum will open for the start of the 2015 season. On April 4th, only, the museum will be open from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The following week, the museum will be open at its regular time of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The Gooding County Museum is located at 273 Euskadi Lane, (Hwy 26/Hwy 46), Gooding, Idaho. There is no charge for admittance but donations are always welcome. The museum has been rearranged with new exhibits and displays. This year’s theme involves early county and Ida-ho history. There will be exhibits that have never been dis-played before, including a very rare copy of a newspaper published in Bliss, Idaho in 1912 called THE WEEKLY TIMES. Currently, it appears to be the only copy of that newspaper in the state of Idaho. The Gooding County Museum has expanded its research and library area. We are constantly adding new items to our shelves, increasing the information in our paper files, and still have three newspapers on microfilm for the pub-lic use. Gooding County Museum had a very successful year in 2014 with over 1100 people visiting the museum, exceed-ing the record of 800 visitors for the Basque exhibit. We were also able to set the Thorne Creek Schoolhouse on a permanent foundation through the generous support of the community. Currently, we are awaiting the completion of a ramp into the schoolhouse to allow visitors to view the schoolhouse again. More details will be announced at a later date. The museum is also seeking volunteers to assist with the museum. If you can help or have any questions, please call 934-5318 or stop by the museum.

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improve Greater Sage-Grouse habitat or evaluate the ef-fectiveness of habitat development projects on Greater Sage-Grouse populations. Complete application requirements, along with applica-tion materials are available on the Idaho NRCS website under Programs - Conservation Innovation Grants. Full proposal applications must be received by 5:00 PM on May 15, 2015 at the Idaho NRCS State Office, 9173 W. Barnes Drive, Suite C, Boise, Idaho, 83709 or electroni-cally through http://www.grants.gov.

...NRCS Conservation Grants

Selected appli-cants will be noti-fied by:

June 12, 2015.For specific infor-mation contact De-nise Adkins at (208) 685-6991.

Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices

NOTICE OF WATER RIGHT DELIVERY CALLS FILED BY

THE BIG WOOD & LITTLE WOOD WATERUSERS ASSOCIATION

Notice is hereby given that, on February 24, 2015, the Idaho Department of Water Resources (“Department”) received two conjunctive management water delivery call letters from the Big Wood & Little Wood Water Users Association (“Association”), through counsel Jo-seph F. James, Brown & James, Attorneys at Law, 130 Fourth Avenue West, Gooding, Idaho, 83330. One letter was submitted on behalf of Association members divert-ing water from the Big Wood River below Magic Dam. The other letter was submitted on behalf of Association members diverting water from the Little Wood River be-low its confluence with Silver Creek. The Department is treating these letters as water right delivery calls pursu-ant to the Department’s Conjunctive Management Rules (IDAPA 37.03.11) and has initiated new contested case proceedings. The Big Wood River delivery call is Docket # CM-DC-2015-001. The Little Wood River delivery call is Docket # CM-DC-2015-002. The letters state that di-versions of ground water hydraulically connected to the Big Wood River and the Little Wood River are injuring senior-priority surface water rights owned by Associa-tion members identified in the letters. The Association requests administration of ground water rights under the prior appropriation doctrine. The letters may be viewed online at the following website links:

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The Director of the Department will hold a status confer-ence regarding Docket # CM-DC-2015-001 and Docket # CM-DC-2015-002 on May 4, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the Lincoln County Community Center, 201 South Beverly Street, Shoshone, Idaho, 83352. More information re-garding the status conference can be found at the above-described website links.

Gary Spackman, Director

Published in the Idaho Mountain Express and Camas Courier on March 25th, 2015 & April 1st, 2015; and the Times News on March 26th, 2015 & April 2nd, 2015.

Extension of Time to Avoid Forfeiture of a Water RightMARY ANN MIX, PO BOX 2897, SUN VALLEY, ID 83353, filed an Extension of Time to Avoid Forfeiture. The application is for Wa-ter Right 37-21431, with an 1883 priority from Soldier Creek in the amount of 0.090 cfs for 9.6 acres and was partially decreed on Sep-tember 24, 2010. Applicant is currently not able to divert the water under this right for reasons beyond their control and is actively pur-suing means to reestablish use of the water right. The water right is appurtenant to 9.6 acres of land located approximately 3.6 to 3.7 miles north and 1.5 to 1.6 miles west of the city center of Fairfield.

NANCY DAVIES, PO BOX 308, FAIRFIELD, ID 83327, filed an Extension of Time to Avoid Forfeiture. The application is for Wa-ter Right 37-22879, with an 1883 priority from Soldier Creek in the amount of 0.270 cfs for 13.3 acres and was partially decreed on Sep-tember 24, 2010. Applicant is currently not able to divert the water under this right for reasons beyond their control and is actively pur-suing means to reestablish use of the water right. The water right is appurtenant to 13.3 acres of land located approximately 3.6 to 3.7 miles north and 1.3 to 1.5 miles west of the city center of Fairfield.

For additional information concerning the property location and de-tails of this application please contact the Southern Region office at 208-736-3033; or search under www.idwr.idaho.gov/apps/Ext-Search/WRAJSearch/WRADJSearch.aspx, for documents provided under water right number 37-21431 or water right number 37-22879. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Sec42-222, Idaho Code. Any protest against the application must be filed with the Director, IDWR Southern Region, 650 Addison Ave West Ste 500, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (or any Department office), together with a pro-test fee of $25 for each application on or before April 20, 2015. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant.

GARY SPACKMAN, Directorpublished on April 1st & 8th, 2015

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIALDISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO

FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS

2010-1 RADC/CADC VENTURE, LLC, ) Case No.a Delaware limited liability company, ) CV - 2014-15 Plaintiff, )vs. ) NOTICEJOHN J. NEWELL, an unmarried man, and ) OFKELLY J. NEWELL, an unmarried woman ) SHERIFF’Sas Co-Tenants, ) SALE Defendants. )

BY VIRTUE of a WRIT OF EXECUTION in my hand issued out of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District, in and for the County of Camas, State of Idaho, against John J. Newell and Kelly J. Newell (“Defendants”), duly attest the 13th day of February, 2015, I have attached the real property described as follows: Township 1 South, Range 16 East of the Boise Meridian, Camas County, Idaho, Section 3: SW1/4NE1/4, NW1/4SE1/4 The Real Property or its address is commonly known as Township 1 South, Range 16 East, Camas County, ID 83327

Together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvement and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights, watercours-es and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigations rights); and all other rights,. royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matter, (the “Real Property”) located in Camas County, State of Idaho.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 23rd day of April, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the front steps of the Camas County Courthouse located at 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho, I will sell all rights, title, and interest of the said Defendant, in the above described real property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, to satisfy said Writ of Execution and all costs.

And that the said real estate is subject to redemption within one (1) year after the sale if the - real property sold consisted of a tract of land of more than twenty (20) acres, and within six (6) months after the sale if the real property sold consisted of land of twenty (20) acres or less, pursuant to the statute in such case made and provided, except: NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Sheriff by Certificate of Sale, will transfer the right, title and interest of the judgment debtors in and to the property at the time the execution or attachment was levied. The Sher-iff will give possession but does not guarantee clear title nor continued possessory right to the purchaser.DATED this 11th day of March, 2015.

CAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEby: Connie Johnson, Deputy Sheriff

Advertisement for BidsOwner: City of Fairfield, IdahoAddress: 407 Soldier Road PO Box 336 Fairfield, ID 83327Separate sealed Bids for the construction of the City of Fairfield,

FAIRFIELD WATER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III

The construction of a 173,000 gallon bolted steel potable water storage tank and booster station building, the installation of a well pump, site piping, a 4-pump booster package, chlorination equip-ment, backup generator and all appurtances.

will be received by: The Fairfield City Clerk at the office of: City of Fairfield (see address above) until March 19th, 2015 at 11:00 am, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

A pre-bid tour will be held as indicated on the Prebid Tour announce-ment. A copy of the 2012 Idaho Standards for Public Works Construc-tion (ISPWC) will be required for bidding and construction purposes. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

• City of Fairfield Municipal Offices, Fairfield, Idaho• Idaho Association of General Contractors Plan Room, Boise, Idaho• Idaho Association of General Contractors Plan Room, Twin Falls, ID.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the following location: Project Engineering Consultants, Ltd 986 West 9000 South West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 495-4240upon payment of $150 (check or exact cash only) for each set.

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Going Out of Business SaleMisty’s Shack in Gooding is closing its doors. All movies must GO! 50 to 80% off ALL moves. For details and prices, call 934-4412 or stop by 321 Main Street in Gooding.

For Sale►Firewood for Sale: Mix-spe-cies, full length logs delivered by truck, approx 15 cord. Taking orders now for summer delivery. Call 208-921-6493.

►Custom Wood Windows, includes hardware, screens, and wood shutters. Also, in-terier Doug Fir panel wood doors. All in good condition. Call 727-9447.►Gas Dryer. Atlantis May-tag. Runs Excellent and in Excellent Shape. $100 Call 309-0063.►Queen size Beauty Rest mattress - used six months. Perfect contition. Original cost $1495. Selling for $595. Total Gym Excersizer with video. Excellent condition. $195. Call Claude Ballard at 764-2468.

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School Employment Camas County School District is accepting applications for a summer grounds keeper/maintenance position. Duties will include general lawn maintenance (watering, mowing, fertil-izing, and weed spraying) and possibly some building mainte-nance. This position will be for the months of June, July and August. Salary to be determined by experience. This position will remain open until filled. To receive an application please contact Wendy Strickler by phone at 764-2625 or email her at wstrickler@d121.k12.id.us.

Apartments for RentD&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:

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Romeo & Juliet All the blind and visually impaired students at the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind are working diligently on memorizing lines, working on sword fighting, and per-fecting death scenes in “Romeo & Juliet”. Shakespeare’s play will be presented on April 14th, 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the IESDB Main Gym on campus. A matinée will be performed at 1:00 on April 16th before the students go home for the weekend. The purpose of the play is to enhance the student’s abil-ity to memorize and act, learn a little about Shakespeare and just have FUN! All proceeds from the play will be used for prizes for the 2015 Braille Challenge. We invite one and all to attend this magnificent production. You will be awed at the professional abilities of these fine outstand-ing young actors in the making. The blind students want to put out a special invitation to any regional blind student and families and teachers.

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