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Amy Varin Hoppock’s book! n November 18, A.D. 2015: The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth!!!

ike Dettori, Fairfield District Ranger, outlined the purpose of the Salt Creek/Bowns Creek forest health project last Thursday in an open

house at the Senior Center. Dettori and other USFS staff explained (using nearly 17,000 acres of maps) that the north side of the Soldier Peaks is a fuel-rich forest area untouched by the recent Beaver and Kelly fires with vegetation health problems caused by insect and disease infestations, posing significant risk for a severe fire. Aptly named USFS tree specialist John Pine explained that management options for the area might conceivably include fuels reduction cutting and extraction on particularly combustible spots, focused commercial timber sales, or prescribed burns (the last suggested by one public person attending, to the spirited objection of another!). Pine noted that this summer’s timber sale on the north flank of Cannonball Mountain went well, despite a subdued market for timber. Dettori and Pine explained that the study process is just beginning, with no action or schedule yet defined for the

eventual project, which might ultimately run for several years of work. Smoky and the crew welcome public input throughout the process, and formal opportunities to comment will be posted. To comment or get info, please contact the Fairfield Ranger District in Fairfield or Lyn Snoddy, in Twin Falls, at 737-3246. ❦

There! District Ranger Mike Dettori points it out!

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Smoky Bear scratches his head on over-the-hill timber action! Literally over the hill! The blue triangle outlined on the topo map at left is a primo 17,000 acre chunk of our backcountry back yard. It’s bordered on the left by Boardman Creek, on the right by the road from Couch Summit to Big Smoky, and along the base by the northside ridge of the North Fork of Soldier Creek. The area generally includes the central northern slopes of the Soldier Peaks, dissected by the valleys of Salt Creek and Bowns Creek. The blob on the top, north of Big Smoky, includes the valley north of Fleck Summit.


Corrected! CCHS Q1 Honor Roll!! Add Nicole + Jayden!

Class All A’s All A’s and B’s Seniors Erick Peterson

Tana Sabin Nik Roussos Tanner Wolf

Juniors Austin Johnson-Burns

Kyla Sanders

Sophomores Jade Warren Freshmen Keely Wolf

Laken Wolf Jacob Waligorski Jaydon Rossman Nicole Stampke

Winston Ellis, dashing pilot and actual Man of the World, tours Planet Earth at the Senior Center! Monday morning! 10:30 a.m.!

CCHS Basketball! • Home Game Friday! Girls HS Basketball!

Friday, November 20, Hagerman, Home, 6 p.m.!

• Away Monday! Girls HS Basketball! Monday, November 23, Hagerman, Away, 4:30 p.m.!

Senior Center lunches! Turkey approaches! But first, chicken! Breakfast Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.! Lunches TW&F! Wednesday, it’s chicken enchiladas! Friday: turkey dinner! Next Tuesday: Shepherd’s Pie! Next Wednesday: Potato Bar! ❦

Crafts Exhibitors Sought! Last Call! Christmas Bazaar!!! The Community Church, in conjunction with the annual Tree Lighting, will be hosting its Craft Bazaar on Friday, December 4, 2015. If you would be interested in having booth space please contact Melody at 764-2630. Booth space is free! ❦


Amy Varin wins 1st Place at Idaho Author Awards! A toast to Mrs. B! Go Amy! Amy Varin Hoppock, daughter of Cindy and Jack Varin and the author of Compelled by Love, won two prizes at the recent 2015 Idaho Author Awards: one for first place in the "Inspirational" category and the other for being in the top 10 nonfiction books (she was fourth). Amy is a proud graduate of Camas County High School and remembers fondly the lesson Ms. B (Margaret Brackenbury) taught her, both about writing and life. Compelled by Love tells how runners and walkers are changing the lives of children in India. The runners, including Amy, and walkers complete four half-marathons during the month of October and obtain pledges for the 52.4 miles they run or walk which are then sent to help fund orphanages in India that care for HIV orphans. By the way, notes proud papa Jack Varin, Compelled by Love is available on Amazon. ❦

Multiply your algebra for college! In Gooding!!!!! At CSI Northside Center!! Chuck Jack is the equal to any equation! From CSI’s Elaine Bryant: “Are you a CSI student who needs to improve your algebra skills before enrolling in the College Algebra, Pre-calculus, or Elementary Statistics course? The CSI North Side Center in Gooding is offering MATH 043, Algebra for College Readiness, from 11 to 11:50 a.m., Monday through Thursdays, Jan. 19 through May 12. Instructor Chuck Jack facilitates this face-to-face, self-paced class in which your math skills will be assessed to determine what you already know about the material covered in the class. You will then be taken through mini-lessons designed to fill in the gaps. Algebra for College Readiness will prepare you for the higher-level math courses required by many CSI degree programs. A qualifying Compass placement test score is needed to enroll in the MATH 043 course. The Compass placement test may be taken free of charge at the North Side Center. For more information, please contact the center at (208) 934-8678 or [email protected]. ❦

Veterans Day 2015 at Mountain View Cemetery! The Elmer Miller Post of the American Legion hosted a celebration of gallant service.


Help wanted! Positions open! Family Health Services’ Fairfield Clinic! Camas Creek Country Store! Help wanted! Help wanted!

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 graduate 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 experience in a medical clinic preferred. 32 hours per week – 24 clinical and 8 administrative. ☛ Apply on our website at www.fhsid.org or email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Marking the service of Jerry Kirk, a highly decorated Camas veteran! Thanks, Arlin!

A handsome monument suitably marking the grave of Camas native Jerry Kirk, recipient of the Silver Star for service in Vietnam, was newly on display at this year’s Veterans Day gathering at Mountain View Cemetery. The marker project was spearheaded by Camas friends of Kirk, especially Arlin Ashmead, with help from Demeray Funeral Service. ❦

Help wanted! Help wanted at Camas Creek Country Store! Please see Barb for details.

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