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Three Eagle Scouts in Shoshone
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
January 8, 2020
Vol 44 Num 2
Lincoln Day 2020
Shoshone’s Eagle Scout Coach for Troop 58, Don Hudson, recently announced the names This Friday and Saturday, District 26 Republicans will be hosting their annual Lincoln Day events starting in... Lincoln of three young men in Lincoln County who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. County. These events are fundraisers for the upcoming primary Waid Elias Dalton: age 18 from Richfield elections to be held in just a few months. Waid plans to graduate from high school this year and serve a two year Whether it’s brunch in Hailey, pie & ice cream in Fairfield, mission for the Church, return home and go into business raising and or Dinner in Shoshone or Gooding, this is a great opportunity training horses and cattle with his older brother (Who also became an to see not only the people running for state offices, you’ll be Eagle Scout). Waid is always happy to help out and remains cheerful able to visit with local candidates as well. through any task. Waid is well liked by all of his peers. Individuals running for state and local offices will file their Austin Michael Stowell: age 15 from Shoshone Declarations of Candidacy beginning March 2nd, but many Austin plans to graduate from high school will begin their campaigns earlier. two years from how. Then he’ll decide if he’ll serve a mission, then go Lincoln County Sheriff Rene King recently announced that to college, hopefully with Air Force affiliation, or begin an Air Force he will be running in the 2020 election for County Sheriff. career directly after graduation. His Dad served in the Air Force. Appointed to this position in May of last year, Sheriff R. Austin’s active in his service to the Church, community and school. King said, “I’m committed to my team and I am dedicated to He’s led an excellent Scout Color Guard for many functions such as our community. We have accomplished many goals that I had Town Hall meetings for Senator Crapo, Lincoln Day Dinners, school set at the time that I took office. I am committed to making and scouting events and political debates. He’s a member of the Or- our Lincoln County Sheriffs Office the gold standard for law der of the Arrow. He served in the honor guard for Governor Little’s enforcement in our area.” (Photo of Sheriff King & Family) Inauguration Ceremonies. He plays on the high school football team and earned the nickname of “Moe” because, if you tangle with Austin you’re likely to get a lot “Moe” than you expected. Caleb Andrew Young: age 17 from Shoshone Caleb plans to graduate from high school this year and then serve a two year mission for the Church. He will then attend Utah Valley University, or Texan Christian University, where he will study finance and business. -- -- - All of these young men are exceptional citizens, worthy of being Eagle Scouts and will very likely be an asset to any community or endeavor which they choose. Troop 58 is sponsored by the Shoshone Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Watch For Wildlife on Highways
By Mike Demick, Staff Biologist
Winter is already tough for deer, elk and other big game animals, and being near busy roads and highways can be deadly, so drivers are asked to keep a sharp eye out and avoid costly and potentially dangerous collisions. “Being extra careful and watchful is your best defense,” said Greg Painter, Idaho Fish and Game wildlife manager based in Salmon. “Motorists need to be extra cautious and slow down, especially under low light conditions continued on page 8... when visibility is limited,”
The Primary Elections will be a little different this year with Presidential Primaries for both the Republican and Democrat parties being held on March 10th. Idaho Democrats have selected their Presidential candidate through a caucus system since 1980. To increase voter participation, they will be switching back to the primary system beginning this year. The Primary Election for State and local candidates will be held on May 19th.