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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
January 18, 2017
Volume 41 ~ Number 3
Shoshone Welcomes New Pharmacy
ng i n e p O Grand th 0 2 y r a Janu Community Vision Meeting Thursday, January 19th
This Thursday at 7 p.m., a community meeting will be held at the Gooding High School Multipurpose Room (1050 7th Ave West). All interested community members are invited to hear and comment on the plans for the restoration of the historical Schubert Theatre. Meyers-Anderson Architects from Pocatello, Idaho, and board members of GREAT INC, will be on hand to discuss the roof project and the long term goals of restoring this Gooding landmark. GREAT INC. anounced this week, a very generous $3,900 grant from the Curtis Turner Memorial Fund, Unrestricted Southwestern Region in the Idaho Community Foundation. These funds will be used for the 2nd phase on the roof project to replace the metal siding above the stage front and back, metal material caps to go over the sides and the top of the parapet walls. The replacement of the roof is critical before the inside restoration begins. In addition to this grant, GREAT INC received in 2016 an additional $750 from the King’s Stores Funds in the ICF, as well as funds from continued on page 6 .....
It has been 15 years since the folks in Lincoln County could fill their medical prescriptions locally, but in December they received a Christmas gift with the opening of a new pharmacy. Located on South Apple Street, one block south of the Shoshone City office and right across the street from the Shoshone Family Medical Center, the Shoshone Pharmacy is a much need addition to that community. The Shoshone Pharmacy is owned by the Gooding Pharmacy and thanks to modern technology, Shelby Lancaster (the pharmacy manager in Gooding) is also the pharmacist in Shoshone. Through the use of telepharmacy, Shelby can counsel individuals about new prescriptions, then turn them over to the local
technician, Ashley Garcia, CPhT. Having a local pharmacy is a great benefit to the residences of Lincoln County during bad weather, and when illness makes it difficult to travel for their medications. This Friday, January 20th, the Shoshone Pharmacy will hold a GRAND OPENING from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include complimentary refreshments, goodie bag givea-way (while they last), door prizes, and prize drawings to win a plasma TV (must enter to win). The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will also be on hand for a RIBBON CUTTING at noon. The pharmacy is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you need to contact them, call 208-886-2000.
Idaho’s Water Supply Off To A Strong Start
NRCS Press Release
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) just released the first water supply outlook report for the 2017 water year. The season got off to a wet start with October precipitation ranging from 200% of average in the Bear River and up to 350% in Idaho’s Northern Panhandle Region. Many SNOTEL stations received record high October precipitation which was followed by a dry November. “January 15th marks winter’s half way point for the winter’s snowfall in our mountains,” said Ron Abramovich, Water Supply Specialist with the NRCS state office in Boise. “The recent warmer temperatures and rain allowed the mountain snowpack to
settle for the first time this season.” The highest snowpacks are in the state’s Owyhee and Upper Snake River basins at 130 to 140% of median. The lowest snowpacks are between 65 and 80% of average in the Panhandle Region. Based on Idaho’s Surface Water Supply Index, which combines reservoir storage and streamflow forecasts, water supplies around the state look promising. Idaho’s reservoirs and lakes are in good shape to catch any early season melt. “As we start the second half of winter this month, we’re going to be keeping a close eye on snow totals, the freezing line and storm intensity,” Abramovich said. “The intensity and the type of precipitation (rain versus snow) may make the next three months of this water year as interesting as the first three.” For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, you can view the full report online at January Water Supply Outlook Report.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Lincoln County Commissioners
A public hearing will be held on Monday, January 23rd, at 1 p.m. to Open the Budget for FY2016-2017. The purpose of this action is to move the expense budget for the Lincoln County Care Center from the Current Expense Fund to the Care Center Fund. They will also move a proposed cash balance from the PILT Fund to a new Capital Expenditure Fund. Those wishing to speak at the hearing will be asked to sign in prior to the meeting.
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Legislative Update from Senator Michelle Stennett Week One-January 9-13, 2017
Education and the Economy In Governor Otter’s State of the State address, education continues to be the top priority. His education budget includes $104,200,000 in funding for recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force for improving education. This funding is the third year of the 5-year funding K-12 This week’s regular Fairfield City Coucil meeting, scheduled plan which includes $58,000,000 for the career ladder for certified instructional employees and for January 19th, has been cancelled. pupil service staff. Unfortunately, pre-K or early learning was not mentioned. Modeling the K-12 plan, the Governor asked the State Board of Education to lead a new task force to develop a 5-year plan for higher education. The goal is to have 60% of Idahoans between the ages of 25 and 34 attain a post-secondary degree or certification by 2020 (only 25% do today). This is particularly important as Idaho’s Department of Labor projects employment to increase by 3% in 2017. The strong growth in STEM occupations will require technical and professional skills for future economic prosperity, including our counties struggling with high unemployment. The K-Career plan includes professional development, college and career counseling, professional-technical training (trades), and an adult basic education program to transition underprepared adults into college and meaningful employment.
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Healthcare Idaho’s state-based insurance exchange for healthcare covered more than 76,061 in the first year, the third highest per-capita enrollment in the nation, and 109,000 Idahoans have gained coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Unfortunately, 78,000 Idahoans, including around 10,000 veterans, fall into the coverage gap, the majority
of whom are working and have children at home. We must remember that the uninsured population is a huge burden on our counties and to our taxpayers when they end up in the emergency room. But healthcare for the gap population has stalled in the legislature, waiting for action from the new administration in Washington, D.C. Cybersecurity Cyber threats have enormous implications for infrastructure such as government security, public safety, energy grids, industrial control systems, and military operations. In addition, the Idaho Fish & Game had a license data breach of personal information this past summer. In an effort to heighten your safety, the state is partnering with the Idaho National Laboratory and the state’s three universities to bolster cybersecurity. Additionally, the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security, part of the Idaho Military Division and guided by Colonel Brad Richy, is tasked with working closely with local government authorities to address disaster response and emergency preparedness throughout Idaho. This team is working hard to safeguard your privacy. ---- I want to welcome our new, immensely talented Chief-of-Staff, Caitlin Lister and all our attachees and interns. They are an integral, important part of our work in the Capitol. Sadly, our wonderful former Chief-of-Staff, Diane Kelly passed away in November 2016. As always, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns by phone or email. Respectfully, Michelle Stennett
Local Student Make Dean’s List in Missouri
Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, recently announced that Taylor Van Holland from Wendell made the Fall 2016 Dean’s List. Miss Van Holland, who is studing psychology, is in her senior year at MVC. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. It was founded in 1889 and originally affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It offers over 30 academic programs and has an enrollment of about 2000 students.
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Southern Idaho Rangeland Health
The Wood River SWCD and Camas Conservation District (Camas CD) are concerned with rangeland health and how Southern Idaho range fires historically have burned at intervals at 20-50 years. Today with the invasion of Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) it has changed the cycle to 2-10 years, devastating the livestock industry, wildlife and state economic budgets. Preservation of Sage Brush dependent species, (ex. Greater Sage Grouse) are a high priority. The Wood River SWCD and Camas CD would like to explore options to improve
rangeland health and fight back the cheatgrass invasion by reducing cheatgrass competition on private lands through the use of pseudomonas fluorescens, a common bacteria and imazapic herbicide. If you have land that has an infestation of cheatgrass and are willing to participate in option method research for control, please contact the Camas Conservation District at 764-3223, camasscd@yahoo.com, or Wood River SWCD at 886-2258, wrswcd@gmail. com. Land must be available for three years and EQIP recognized.
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Joanna M. Allen
Joanna M. Allen 81, of Meridian/King Hill, came to rest January 2, 2017 at St. Luke’s Meridian with many family members by her side. Joanna was born on January 24, 1935 in Wendell, Idaho, to James and Fern Pruett. She graduated from Bliss High School. Joanna married John W. Allen on February 14, 1953 in Elko, Nevada. They were married for 54 years before John passed. They had 5 sons together. Her passion was her family. She was a selfless and loving mother, wife, and Granny to her own grandchildren and many others. She loved rock hunting, photography, playing with her grandchildren, and watching them at various sporting events. Joanna is survived by three sons, Frank (Jane) Allen of King Hill, Randy Allen of Caldwell, and Dan (Lorena) Allen of Mexico; daughter in-law Lucile Allen of King Hill; former daughter in-laws Denise Trimble of Boise and Mona Allen of Bliss; brother Joe Pruett of Bliss; a former sister-in-law, Sherry Pruett-Leppert of Mountain Home; 16 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Joanna was preceded in death by her husband, John; sons, Dennis and Blaine Allen; grandson, William Allen; great grandson, Jed Griggs; and parents, James and Fern Pruett. A graveside service was held at Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenns Ferry, Idaho on Friday January 6, 2017 at 1:30 PM. Family and friends were invited to the VFW Hall in Glenns Ferry for food and conversation following the service.
Charlene Joy Hesse
Charlene Hesse, 82, resident of Glenn’s Ferry, Idaho, passed away January 6th, 2017 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Charlene was born on October 11th, 1934 in Hagerman, Idaho, daughter of Charles and Ruth Cary. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hagerman High School in May of 1952. In the summer of 1947, Charlene met Howard Hesse at Owsley’s Grocery. They married September 22nd, 1952, at the Cary home. Their first year of marriage was spent in North Carolina while Howard was in the Navy. Eventually, Howard’s work took the family to Colorado, where they raised their six children before returning to Idaho to retire. Charlene enjoyed filling her time with volunteer work and baking. She shared the love of quilting, crafting, and canning with Howard throughout the years. Charlene was a committed wife, mother, and grandmother. Her loving heart and open arms were always there to offer comfort and care to each of us. Charlene is survived by her six children, 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Howard, her parents, and her brothers, Swede and Dale. A graveside service was held on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 at the Glenn Rest Cemetery in Glenn’s Ferry.
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Carolyn Elexpuru
Carolyn Elexpuru, age 71, passed away at home with her family by her side January 4, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was born Christmas day, 1945 in Gooding, Idaho as the first of eight children to Herman and Ruth Braun. She was raised on a homestead in Shoshone, and graduated from Gooding High School. Shortly after she married and had her son, John in 1966 and daughter, Julie in 1967. She worked at the Bank of Idaho, then started working at Boise Cascade. With her banking and construction experience, Carolyn started her own business, Home Design, in which she helped many families build, remodel, and redecorate their homes. Carolyn met the love of her life and married Martin Elexpuru May 9, 1983 in Elko, Nevada while hauling a load of hay to California. Together the family continued to run Home Design and the Wood River Inn in Gooding. They had their daughter, Alyssa in 1986. Carolyn studied, and obtained a contractor’s license for the State of Nevada and her and Martin built houses in Elko for two years. Afterwards, they bought a ranch to farm and raise cattle and continued building houses in Gooding. Carolyn was a Gooding County Commissioner for six and a half years. She loved working for the people to keep Gooding a thriving community. Carolyn and Martin moved to the Twin Falls area in 2006, and made multiple attempts to retire, however Carolyn’s passion was building beautiful homes, finishing two more spec houses this last summer. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Herman and Ruth Braun. She is survived by her husband, Martin Elexpuru; four children; son, John Stevens, daughters, Julie (Eddy) Griggs, Tara Freeman, and Alyssa Elexpuru; six brothers; Jim Braun, Robert (Vicki) Braun, Raymond (Donna) Braun, Ron (Ennice) Braun, Don (Becca) Braun, Bill Braun; one sister, Bonita Koonce; six grandchildren, Demi (Louige) Bascog, Abbi Stevens, Parker Elliott, Preston Elliott, Riley Sharkey, and Reegan Schultz; and three great grandchildren, Aaliyah, Abraham, and Andre Bascog. Funeral services were held on Saturday January 14, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Gooding. A celebration of life followed at the Gooding Basque Center. Carolyn’s family would like to thank Dr. Jared Helms and the Encompass Hospice team, Aleena, Adina, Lyndsey and Nicke for excellent and compassionate care of Carolyn and her family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carolyn’s name to the Encompass Cares program at Encompass Home Health and Hospice in Twin Falls, 1411 Falls Ave E Suite 815, Twin Falls Idaho, 83301.
death & service notices
Shelly Radisauskas, 61, died Monday, January 9, 2017 after a long struggle with severe dementia. Shelly passed away peacefully at the home she shared with her close friend, Jerry Young in Fairfield. May God bless her always. No services will be held. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
Fred A. McCloud, 84, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Denise J. Barnett, 55, a resident of Twin Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at St.
Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
To all of you who have been helping your neighbors dig out from all the snow... THANK YOU! Snow is a blessing for all our communities, but moving it around can make the strongest of us fail, physically and mentally. A special thanks to our city and road crews, who have put many long hours making sure we can get to school, work, and/or up to the mountains to enjoy the snow first hand.‑
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Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Rixon, 92, a resident of Gooding and formerly of California, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at her home in Gooding. Funeral arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Gloria D. Knowles, 87, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.
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Avoid The Rush, Take Hunter Education Course Now
by Mike Demick, Conservation Information Supervisor
Even though Idaho’s spring turkey hunting season is months away, now is a great time for beginning hunters to register for and complete a hunter education course. Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1975 who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license. “Take a course now if you can,” says Brenda Beckley, Hunter & Angler Recruitment Manager. “If you wait too long, you may not have the opportunity to complete a course before opening day.” Students in Idaho hunter education courses learn safe firearm handling, wildlife identification, hunting regulations and the responsibilities of passing along the heritage of hunting by being an ethical hunter. Two course options are available for beginning hunters. For those who have minimal hunting
Community Vision Meeting continued
the Idaho Heritage Trust, the Union Pacific Railroad, NW Farm Credit, GoFundMe, and from community members. The historic Schubert Theatre and was built in 1920 by Governor Frank R. Gooding for whom the county and city of Gooding is named as a wedding gift for his daughter and Adam Schubert, his former secretary, underwent remodeling in 1946 and 1983 to accommodate patrons in the changing times and changing décor, and was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 2004. The interior has 6 murals painted by Hugo Clausen in the art deco style and a hand painted backdrop of Shoshone Falls signed by Ernest Miller dated 1920. There are also many signatures on basement door frames and doors
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experience, the instructor-led course is considered the best option. An online course is available for those who need a more flexible option. However, this course does require students to attend an outdoor field day class that includes field exercises and an Idaho exam. To view a list of upcoming courses or to register, visit the Fish and Game website at https:// idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/education. Registration can also be completed at any Fish and Game regional office. Fish and Game also offers a Hunting Passport, a special authorization that allows any first-time hunter, resident or nonresident, age 8 or older to try hunting for one year with a licensed adult mentor without first having to complete an Idaho hunter education course. This allows the beginning hunter to experience hunting before committing to the coursework and effort required to complete hunter education. For more on the Hunting Passport, visit https://idfg. idaho.gov/licenses/hunter-passport.
dating back to the 1920’s with the names of the plays that the actors starred in. For more information and donations: GREAT, INC., P.O. Box 433, Gooding, ID or call (208) 539-0202. Photos can be seen at www.facebook.com/Schubert Theater and for more information call (208) 539-0202. Learn more about the Idaho Community Foundation at http://www.idcomfdn.org About Idaho Community Foundation: Since 1988, ICF has been in Idaho working with generous people who want to give to trusted, deserving organizations. With local staff, three offices throughout the state (Boise, Coeur d’Alene, and Idaho Falls), and grant opportunities for each of Idaho’s 44 counties, they know their communities.
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Crapo, Risch:
Recent Action Shows Need For Law Restricting Monument Designations
Senators reintroduce bill calling for local input on land decisions
Washington, D.C. – The sheer volume of national monuments being established and expanded by the outgoing Obama Administration adds renewed urgency to pass new federal legislation mandating local input and approval into the process. Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have reintroduced legislation to limit Presidential power related to the designation of national monuments. More than a million acres of new monument designations in western states were added in a single day last December 28th and the White House locked up tens of thousands of additional acres just this week. S. 132, the National Monuments Designation Transparency and Accountability Act, seeks to increase localized input regarding monument decisions by requiring legislation authorizing the decision from any state in which a proposed monument is located. The bill would also require congressional approval for new monument designations. “Regardless of your opinion on this use of presidential power, the outgoing Administration has locked up more acres of public land for monument designation than any in history, Crapo said. “These designations can be made with
no input from local residents, elected leaders and those who use the public lands and their representatives in Congress. This recent activity makes this legislation more important than ever.” “This legislation would allow for greater transparency in the monument designation process and would allow Idahoans to have greater input on monument proposals,” Risch said. “Further, congressional authorization would be required before any national monument can be declared on public land, which would prevent the president from designating a monument based on the administration’s agenda.” The legislation joins a similar measure endorsed by Crapo, Risch and Senate Energy Committee Chairman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), also seeking local input before topdown mandates can be made at the federal level. Presidential power to unilaterally designate national monuments on federal lands was established by the Antiquities Act of 1906 — a law that was enacted in response to fears of the destruction and theft of U.S. archaeological sites and treasures. In the more than 100 years that have passed since its creation, the Act has been used on a much larger scale than initially intended by both Democratic and Republican administrations.
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Art & Soul of the Magic Valley Wednesday, January 18, 2017 • The Courier NEWS
Registration open through January 31, 2017
Artists have a chance at winning a $10,000 Grand Prize, with $43,000 awarded over-all in this city-wide, public art contest. If you are an artist or you know one, watch for notification on entering the 2017 contest. Art & Soul will be April 14-29, 2017. Art & Soul is also hosting a Youth Competition for students in The U.S. Department of grades K-12. For more information, goto magicvalleyhasart.com Agriculture (USDA) recently Businesses serve as gallery venues and community members serve as announced a new investment artist advocates by becoming Artist Sponsors into the contest. of $32 million to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public forests and grasslands connect to pri High school juniors and seniors who plan to pursue a fine arts major vately-owned lands, said Curtis in college are invited to Fine Arts Day at the College of Southern Elke, State Conservationist for Idaho on Friday, Feb. 3. the Natural Resource Conserva CSI’s Visual, Performing, and Liberal Arts Department will give tion Service (NRCS) in Idaho. students campus tours and hands-on experiences in all the courses Through the Joint Chiefs’ offered at the college. There is no cost to attend and CSI will proLandscape Restoration Partvide free lunch for all participants. Space is limited to the first 100 nership, USDA’s Natural Restudents who pre-register. For more information or to pre-register, please contact the CSI Admissions Department at 208-732-6221 or sources Conservation Service at admissions@csi.edu. and the U.S. Forest Service will ----invest the new funds in fiscal year 2017 to add 10 new projects and support 26 partnership The College of Southern Idaho Rodeo Team’s 40th annual Cowboy projects already underway. Fedand Cowgirl Boxing Smoker is scheduled for Saturday night, January eral, state and local partners will 28th at CSI’s Eldon Evans Expo Center. bring an additional $30 million CSI Rodeo Coach Steve Birnie says CSI Rodeo Team members through financial and in-kind will be matched with local fighters and athletes from several other contributions over three years programs. Anyone who would like to box in the Smoker is invited to to implement the newly added contact CSI Rodeo Coach Steve Birnie at 208-732-6620. Fighters projects. With this funding, will be matched up according to height, weight, and experience levels Joint Chiefs’ projects will extend and both men and women are encouraged to sign up to participate. to 29 states. Advance tickets are available at the Expo Center, Vickers Western Store in Twin Falls; The Shoe and Tack Shop in Jerome; and EZ “This federal, state and local Money Auto in Burley. For ticket information, contact the CSI Rodeo collaboration helps local partoffice at 732-6619 or 732-6620. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the ners meet the growing chalmatches begin at 8 p.m. Tickets sold at the door will cost $2. lenges that come with protecting communities, watersheds, forests and woodlands from the Puzzle #2 - Hard devastating and costly impacts Puzzle #1 - Easy of wildfires and other threats, while protecting water resources, and improving wildlife habitat,” Elke said. Idaho will receive a total of $204,800 for the Curlew National Grasslands Area Restoration Project in fiscal year 2017. The NRCS portion is $99,000
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and the balance will come through the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Idaho also has a Joint Chiefs Project in the Upper North Fork, which will receive $435,800 through USFS. Each project is three years in duration. The Curlew Area Restoration Project consists of several multifaceted and interrelated projects planned for the Curlew National Grassland and adjacent private lands. These projects have been developed to improve watershed and natural resource conditions while benefitting local farmers ranchers, and the general public. Activities will improve public safety, improve water quality and aquatic habitat, increase riparian and wetland habitat, remove invasive plants, protect sagebrush habitat, improve grazing and farming practices, improve recreation opportunities and increase public awareness about restoration activities. Idaho’s Upper North Fork is an example of a project that provides a big benefit for a small investment. Fires often spread from private property onto public lands where they can become wildfires. The fix is to stop fires at the point where they start, before they have a chance to spread. However, many private landowners do not have the technical knowledge or funds to treat hazardous fuels on their property. This project targets private lands where fires have a high probability of starting and adjacent National Forest lands where they will initially spread. Proactive treatment in these areas is effective and protects a vast area of public land. By working collaboratively with grassroots partners and our sister agency, the U.S. Forest Service, we are able to implement straightforward projects that benefit both public and private lands as well as the communities those lands encompass,” Elke said.
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