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A glorious afternoon in the Park! n July 24, 2019: The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth!

O Pioneers! Memories and music in the Fairfield Park!

For last Sunday’s 106th annual Pioneer Picnic, Connie and Pat’s top-quality grandchildren – the Rudkins -- made joyful and accomplished noise in the Park’s band shell! Above, we see Jackson, Madison, Davis and Lincoln singing. Later, Madison, Lincoln and Jackson tangled arms and swapped bowing and stopping duties for some fancy fiddling! Don’t try that at home!!!!! (Seriously: don’t try it!) The four were joined, later in the show, by younger sister McKinley! The Pioneer Picnic began in Soldier in 1913, when William Howard Taft was president! The event included an opulent potluck picnic spread, and a memorial moment for our friends, relatives and neighbors who died in the past year. ❦


Actual Job:Library Clerk! People skills? Computer mastery? The Camas County Public Library is looking for a part-time (10 hours per week), detail-oriented library clerk with computer experience, a good memory and great people skills. Library clerks can expect to check books and other materials in and out of the library, work with audiovisual equipment from time to time, and assist cataloging library resources. Other responsibilities include helping patrons use the public computers and printers, processing new library materials, repairing damaged books, sending out overdue notices, helping visitors find what they need, and setting up book displays. Successful library clerks should have excellent organization skills and a kind, friendly demeanor. Ideal candidates will have a passion for reading and learning, good English, math and computer skills, and some customer service experience. Library Clerk Responsibilities: • Updating files • Sorting and shelving books • Registering new patrons • Cataloging and processing new materials • Maintaining records and sending overdue notices • Checking in and out various library materials • Assisting patrons wherever necessary • Other responsibilities as assigned!

Library Clerk Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • English, math an computer skills • Attention to detail • On-the-job training! ❦

Bull riding? What could go wrong? Next Saturday on Main Street! Jeff Ralph photos.

Is the School Board calling you???? You who???????? Camas County School District is accepting applications for the position of Trustee in Zone #4. Applications are available at the district office and must be submitted to Clerk of the Board Wendy Strickler by Aug. 9. The board intends to fill the position by Aug. 12. Those living in Zone 4, predominantly located in Fairfield, are eligible to apply. The position is to fill the remainder of the current term, which ends on December 31. Wendy Strickler: In person: 610 Soldier Road. By phone: 208-764-2625 ext. 1002. By email- [email protected] ❦

Pistols & Petticoats!!!! Hüge Camas County Fair action takes off next week!!! Next week! Pistols optional! Petticoats mandatory, especially for the man!!!!! Hey, that’s ridiculous!!! Why did I write that???

• Showtime! 4-H and commercial displays in the Legion Hall next Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

• For kids! Bike Parade and free rides in the Carnival in the Park next Thursday!

• Carnival! Carnival rides in the Park Friday and Saturday! • Nomz! Community potluck dinner in the Park next Friday

night! Music by Rocky Mountain Riders! • Flick! Family Movie Night in the Park Friday Night! Popcorn

available! • The Real Deal! 4-H livestock show next Saturday in the Park! • Whee! Carnival in the Park! Saturday! Rides! • Yes, Boss! Library Foundation Membership Drive and Loot

Raffle Before the Parade next Saturday! • Bravo! Fair Parade next Saturday at 1 p.m., with Lesia and

Tommy Knowlton Grand Marshals! • Side Outa Here! Volleyball Tournament, Somewhat

Anarchic, next Saturday in the Park after the Parade! • The Real Deal 2! 4-H livestock auction Saturday afternoon! • Stand back! Bull riding on Main Street before the street

dance next Saturday. • Street dance next Saturday night! • Breakfast! Sunday breakfast at the Legion Hall! • Church in the Park! • Carnival and rides in the Park next Sunday! • Aerial Maneuvers! Cow Chip throwing finals! ❦


Senior Center Calendar for this week! Fair events! Big stuff next week! Breakfast M-F, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.! Lunch Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Camas County Senior and Community Center

129 West Willow Avenue, Fairfield

July 24 Breakfast!

July 25 Breakfast

Art Class 10 a.m.

July 26 Breakfast!

Roast Beef and Mashed Potatoes! Quilting 10 a.m.!

July 29 Breakfast!

July 30 Breakfast!

Chili Dogs and Fries!

Quilting 10 a.m.

July 31 Breakfast!

Taco Salad with Beans and Rice!

Lunch Prices Ages 60+, suggested donation of $5! Ages 10-59, $6! Ages 6-10, $2! Ages 0-5, Free!

Hyperactive Pioneer Picnic Committee took a somewhat reluctant bow Sunday! And where’s Marilyn??? So many projects . . .

ake a bow, Sharon! Here we see Sharon Kohler (at the microphone) recounting some of the last six years of historical and memorial projects undertaken by the Pioneer Picnic Association in conjunction with the annual picnic held since 1913, before Camas was even a county! The committee has been involved in the development and fundraising for a new historical sign at the Johnson Hill Overlook, which is now finished

and nearing installation, thanks to generous donors. The committee’s completed checklist also includes digital re-publication of two books long out of print, the Lasting Legacy book and the historical book by John Ryan, the development of a historical timeline display dreamed up and wrangled by Beulah Baldwin, and the pairing of a watercolor sequence by Jodie Ivie with the carved legend plank from the otherwise missing George Carrico overlook sign! In addition to Sharon, the committee suspects lined up above are, left to right, Jack Varin, Beulah Baldwin, Marshall Ralph, Linda Carman, Mickey Dalin, Ed Reagan, and Lorena Heath, who is gazing toward Corral, for some reason. And hey, where’s Marilyn Dillard????? This appearance at the microphone was a valedictory announcement for Sharon, who is stepping down from the committee’s leadership, and Linda, who is retiring from her long role as treasurer and secretary for the historic committee. Thanks, you two!

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School starts August 19 and 20!!!!! Musher signup looms!

Thanks, McKinley!


Sign up for the Library Foundation! At the Parade next Saturday! Annual Raffle Fundraiser! Or pay the price! Win a spectacular cedar chair! Or a Yeti cooler! A wine basket!

Join a blue-ribbon group of library enthusiasts! Join! Join! Before it’s too late! I’ll say no more!!!!! No mercy will be shown! The Camas Library Foundation’s annual recruitment drive, fundraising raffle and exhibition of manipulative strength will reach its annual festive conclusion Saturday, August 3, next to the Library following the parade! Wow! Library Foundation Membership Raffle! Tickets for the raffle can be purchased for $5 each or 5 for $20. Citizens, you can’t lose!!!!! (Unless you’re not there! You must be present to win or have someone believable there representing you to claim your loot!) The featured item for the raffle is a cedar lawn chair and two planter boxes donated by T & L Cedar Lawn Furniture located in Buhl. There will be many other items for the raffle: a cedar lawn chair from T & L Lawn Furniture, a Yeti cooler from Knife River, a gift certificate to the Riverside in Boise, farm toys from Agri-Service and Burks Tractor, a coffee basket, day pass from Soldier Mountain Ski Area, Breyer Horses, gift certificates from local restaurants, D & B gift certificate, a wine basket, chocolate basket, books bags filled with kid’s books, kids fishing poles, and more. Tickets and annual memberships can be purchased Saturday at the Foundation booth starting at 10:30 a.m. or purchased early at the library. Anyone who renews her or his membership ($50 per year!) will receive 5 free raffle tickets. The Used Book Sale! The book sale will start at 10 a.m. outside of the library. Hardback books will go for 50 cents, paperbacks for 25 cents, but the best deal is that you can fill a bag with all the books you can stuff in it for $1. Bags will be provided. This year all monies will go to help the library purchase new computers to replace the “aging” ones currently in the library. Please come out and support the Library Foundation. Remember: money used to purchase a membership is tax deductible. ❦

At the picnic last Sunday, Hannah extracted brother Noah from a potentially serious sitting-down event. ❦

Whoa, Noah!


Camas bridges – in space, and in time! Welcome to the future! rossing over! Above we see, looking north and upstream, the new concrete bridge span for the crossing of Highway 20 over Willow Creek! The replacement bridge project is due for completion this fall, which will restore uninterrupted travel for both lanes of travel! Imagine! Both lanes! Below, we see Madison Rudkin, Jackson Rudkin and Davis Rudkin offering picnickers a graceful lesson in youthful joy and gratitude at

the Pioneer Picnic! Thanks! Photos by Winston and Jeff! ❦

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