Courier NEWS Vol 47 Num 3

News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding NEWS

The State of Idaho

Governor Brad Little delivered his 2023 State of the State and Budget Address last week, pledging to deliver on the "mandate" given by the people of Idaho to continue investing in public schools, strengthen our workforce, provide more tax relief, and promote safe communities.

"Our success did not happen by accident. What we're doing is working. Plain and simple, the people of Idaho have given us a mandate: to stay on course, put IDAHO FIRST, continue down this path of prosperity, and keep investing in education," Governor Little said. "To the people of Idaho, we are listening, and we will continue to deliver. We are not backing down on education – we are doubling down on education. My budget and policy recommendations deliver on the mandate given to us by the people of Idaho."

However, not everyone agrees with his assessment of the so called mandate. A number of conservative legislators called the Idaho Freedom Caucus responded.

"The governor is deaf to the plight of Idaho children trapped in poorly performing schools. Idaho’s return on so-called “education investment” is dismal, as falling assessment scores continue to show. Idaho must fund students not systems.

Idaho DOES NOT have universal school choice, instead we have a government school system that rewards the teaching of woke agendas which are full of radical gender identity and liberal indoctrination. Gone are the days of being rewarded for performance. Instead, the governor gives a nod to socialism by increasing the pay for all, regardless of how good or bad a teacher may be. Who among us doesn’t want a $6,300 pay raise."

Meanwhile, the Chair of Idaho Democratic Party, Lauren Necochea, seems to support most of the Governor's ideas, at least in regards to spending more money on government programs. Unfortunately, it is hard to tell because most of the messaging from the IDP is spent on attacking various Republican members of the legislature such as the Idaho Freedom Caucus. It appears the Democrat Party is playing the Republican establishment against the newcomers in an effort to gain an advantage in getting their voice heard.

Governor Little's State of the State and Budget Address also included the availability of skilled workers, school choice options for families, property tax, Fentanyl, pay raises for law enforcement officers, investments in critical infrastructure (without raising taxes or fees), resources for mental health and childcare, improve emergency medical services in rural areas, and fiscal prudence.

A detailed summary of the Governor's budget highlights, including investments in education, public safety, transportation, broadband, agriculture and natural resources, water, fire, outdoor recreation, energy, healthcare, and other areas is available at: gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fy24-budget-highlights.pdf

The full text of the Governor's 2023 State of the State and Budget Address is available at: gov.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-sots.pdf

January 18, 2023

January 2023 Water Supply Outlook Report

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the January Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2023 water year (WY23).

Idaho is on track to meet water supply needs this irrigation season at this point in the winter, but there is still a lot of winter ahead of us. The snowpack is well above normal throughout the state with the Big Wood, Little Wood and Big Lost basins at 150% of average (1981-2010). However, the U.S. Drought Monitor still shows our area in moderate to severe drought.

We need an ample snowpack to replenish depleted reservoirs and provide sufficient springtime natural streamflow before irrigation deliveries begin. The past two years clearly demonstrated that the snowpack isn’t the entire Idaho water supply story. Spring precipitation, the timing of snowmelt, soil moisture and shallow groundwater conditions play a major role in water supply as well.

Current condition maps of streamflow, snowpack and precipitation can be accessed on the NRCS Idaho Snow Survey web page. For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, view the full report online at January Water Supply Outlook Report. For more information about the Idaho Snow Survey Program, please visit the Idaho Snow Survey Homepage.

I N CRISIS ?

Call or Text "988"

The Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline recently updated their system to make it easier for individuals to get help. Just dial 988 and a trained crisis responder will offer emotional support, assessment of suicide risk, and crisis intervention to those in need. Responders support callers by reducing stress and helping them consider options in making decisions. And remember: privacy is important, your calls are confidential.

Suicide Warning Signs & Risk Factors

While there is no single cause for suicide, there are risk factors and warning signs which may indicate an increased likelihood someone could be at risk for suicide.

Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

Camas County Market Animal Sales

A public meeting will be held TONIGHT (January 18th) at 7 p.m. at the Camas Senior Center. Camas County Market Animal Sales will be presenting information about a new 4H Barn Building project. Q/A to follow. Community encouraged to attend.

Attend The Center's Annual Meeting

Due to adverse weather, the annual board meeting for The Center (129 Willow Ave West - Fairfield) was postponed to TODAY , January 18th. Meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. The Community is welcome to attend. You will hear about completed projects for 2022, plans for the Future of the Community Center, review the 2022 Financial Report, and discuss the annual budget. Board members and officers will be elected and your vote counts.

Come Have Breakfast at The Center

129 Willow Avenue West - Fairfield

This Saturday, January 14th, 8 to 10

Rest for Weary Travelers

Business After Hours

Shoshone Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours this afternoon (Wednesday, January 18th) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Gateway Motel (312 North Greenwood in Shoshone). Learn about the Gateway Motel and have conversations with the chamber and community members. There will be Food and Door Prizes.

The Ice Monster!

This all started on December 2, 2011. An evil scientist entered his lab. He found everything he needed for his experiment. He poured potions and connected parts for the body.

"HaHaHa, I've finally finished. Mwahaha!" , the scientist maliciously laughed.  He then injected a potion that made the monster come to life. The Ice Monster had been born. The monster looked at the scientist and ended the scientist. The Ice Monster then left the lab and was now free somewhere in Ohio.

November 26, 2022. 11 year old Daniel had believed in the Ice Monster since he heard about him and saw the monster on his street. That was also a harsh day. That day his father went out to try to get the ice monster to leave, but the ice monster grabbed him and threw his dad across the whole city. No one will ever be able to survive no matter what.

November 29, 2022. Daniel and his friends Carlos and Rodolfo were walking to school. Carlos was talking to Daniel then Daniel yelled out " I'm going to destroy that ice monster.".

Carlos responded with, "If you're going, I'm going too."

Rodolfo responded with the same thing.

It was December 1, 2022, Daniel, Carlos, and Rodolfo were all making a plan on how to take the ice monster down. The same day they got everything they needed and walky talkies.

The day finally came, December 2, 2022. They all met at the playground and once everyone was there, they all left in the forests of Ohio.

The End - Part 2 coming soon!

HAPPY

by Daniel Mendoza

BIRTHDAY, GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO!

To be celebrated at the Annual Membership Meeting of the Gooding County Historical Society

Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Gooding County Museum (273 Euskadi Lane, Gooding)

The Annual Membership Meeting is open to all members who have paid dues for 2023. Meet the Directors of the Board, incumbents and newly elected. Birthday cake will be served!

...Crisis Hotline continued

People thinking of suicide often display one or more of the following moods: Depression, anger, anxiety, apathy, irritability, guilt or shame.

People thinking of suicide often communicate (sometimes veiled in humor) thoughts of: Wanting to kill themselves, feeling hopeless, having no reason to live, or being a burden to others.

Other behaviors that may signal risk are: noticeable changes in eating or sleeping habits, withdrawing from family or friends or activities, increased use of alcohol or drugs, visiting or calling people to say goodbye, giving away valued possession, searching the internet for ways to die by suicide.

If you have concerns about someone or they display any of these warning signs, we encourage you to share your concerns with them, let them know you care and ask them directly if they are thinking of suicide.

ICSH is here to help. Call, Text or Chat with us to help come up with a plan for support and safety.

Idaho Farm Bureau - Promotion & Education

High School Speech Contest

The 2023 District 3 speech competition will be held February 21st at the College of Southern Idaho Evergreen Building at 6:30 p.m. Open to high school students from Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Lincoln, Jerome, Minidoka & Twin Falls Counties.

Cash prizes at the district contest are: 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100, 4th Place $75. If you qualify for the state contest, you could win up to $1000!

For rules and more information, goto idahofb.org/promotion-education. You can also RSVP and ask questions by contacting Zack Lanier (District 3 Regional Manager) 970-529-6921 zlanier@ idahofb.org or Amy Mitchell (District 5 P&E) 208-860-9635 amyjomitchell@hotmail.com

An Aroused Aroma

by William Russell

One October morning, I walked out to our garage to retrieve something and noticed the pungent, unmistakable odor of a skunk. I knew he couldn't be in the garage, but the strength of his cologne was too strong for him not to be. I walked back into the breezeway, which connects our garage to our house, and pulled back a floor-to-ceiling shade in front of a glass door adjacent to our deck. There stood a huge skunk six inches from me staring through the glass. Had I opened the sliding glass door, the skunk, let's call him Murray, would have walked in and asked for breakfast.

How do I dispatch this frightful fellow? I own a scoped CZ rifle with a 10-round clip but learned at this nervous moment the new clip I recently purchased did not fit the rifle. That left me with a .38 revolver I have never used. I loaded 6 rounds into the revolver and went out the back door seeking my black & white target.

Murray had now walked off our deck heading for the front yard. I met him next to our propane tank. Since my marksmanship is questionable, I waited for him to clear the tank before taking my first shot. I had never fired a pistol at a living creature, and I was surprised how nervous I was in doing so now. Using the army training I learned at Ft. Knox, with a two-handed squat position, I lined up the little black thing at the end of the barrel with Murray's head 50 feet away. A local skunkologist told me you don't want to be near a skunk when you shoot/kill it, so I kept my distance. This also affected my performance.

Murray was now clear off the propane tank, and I thought two warning shots would frighten him into a 600-acre field across the road. There, I could dismiss him in a less invasive spot should he perfume me, my yard or house. After firing two shots over Murray's head, Murray stopped and looked at me as if he wanted to engage in conversation. (After this episode, I learned you only want to use a shotgun and do so on the south end of a skunk heading north... which brings us to that ancient proverb, "You don't

know what you don't know.")

The next 4 shots went somewhere in Murray's direction but didn't touch him. With my heart pumping, I went back inside and reloaded the pistol. I came out the front door looking for Murray. He wasn't where he was. Flummoxed, I stood next to our double garage doors wondering. As I pondered my variables, Murray appeared at the far end of the garage - distance 30 to 35 feet... and this time he brought his friend, Mable - same size with the same confident "You can't touch this" gait.

Now, my adrenaline soared. Two skunks! Walking right at me. Aiming quickly, I took six shots. Three to the right – three to the left. What? I missed? Murray and Mable continued their approach confident I could not hit them with anything I owned. I missed both with every shot.

As I fired my last shot, my friend Paul pulled into our place. The sight/sound of his truck turned this brazen pair away. They did an about face and waddled around the corner of the garage. Paul, a former Vietnam Vet & company commander, saw the situation and proceeded in his truck around the garage. Murray and Mable had disappeared. I haven't seen them since.

Now, before chastising me for poor marksmanship, I ask you, "When was the last time you shot a .38 pistol at two skunks as they approached you?”

My answer was, “Never.” I spent the last 25 years teaching college students how to write. In those years, all my shots were rhetorical.

Since this invigorating meeting with Murray and Mable, my local skunkologist said, "It's a good thing you're a bad shot. Had you hit either of those beasts, you would be enjoying their aroma for the next 6 months." Apparently, a dead skunk sprays as it departs this world. Even after vigorous cleaning, the odor would not go away. Cold winter temps may abate the stench until spring, but the spring weather would bring back a glorious reminder of their visit.

Like the skunks, I dodged a bullet there.

So, what happened to you last fall?

PS - Paul gave me a skunk trap for Christmas.

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Senior Center Menus

All menus are subject to change without notice.

Shoshone Richfield

886–2369 (218 N Rail St. W) 487–2722 130 S Main Street

Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested)

Thursday, Jan 19 (Rich) Grilled Cheese w/ Soup & Pie

Friday, Jan 20 (Sho) Baked Potato Bar Monday, Jan 23 (Rich) Baked Potato Bar Tuesday, Jan 24 (Sho) Baked Chicken & Cornbread Stuff Wed, Jan 25 (Sho) Turkey Sandwich w/ Soup & Pie

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

Lunch: 60+ $5 (suggested) 11-59 $6 / 5-10 $2 / under 5 free

Friday, Jan 20 Fried Chicken & Mash Potato Tuesday, Jan 24 POSOLE (pork, veggies, hominy) Wednesday, Jan 25 Porcupine Balls

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

Lunch Suggested Donation $5.00

Thursday, Jan 19 Chicken Strips w/ Mash Potato Monday, Jan 23 Swedish Meatballs

Tuesday, Jan 24 Chicken Noodle Soup Wednesday, Jan 25 Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, Jan 20... Breakfast Luncheon

Monday, Jan 23... Chicken Fried Steak Wednesday, Jan 25... Shrimp Scampi

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, Jan 20... Chicken Pot Pie Monday, Jan 23... Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread

obituary

Beulah Bretz Baldwin

Beulah Bretz Baldwin, 98, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Brightstar Assisted Living in Boise.

As written by Beulah

“On December 1st in 1924 I joined parents Henry and Mabel and brother Wayne in a sod house on the banks of the North Smoky River on the plains of Western Kansas.

It was a contented, happy childhood despite the Depression, blizzard, dust storms, drought, floods and illnesses.

I felt I was where I should be, close to Heaven, in the mountains of Gunnison, Colorado, for a teen and early adulthood. When the family moved to Idaho, I tagged along.

Camas Prairie has been my home for 70+ years. It is where I met and married Lon Baldwin. Where we shared a life of ranching and working with horses, cows and kids – ours and others, until he died in 1991.

I have spent recent months in the Boise Christian Retirement Village. It is a place of peace and quiet, sharing and caring in the city of chaos.

I love and appreciate my four children. They are: Twylla (now deceased) and her family; John and Maria and family; Bill and JoEd and family; Chuck and family.

As I look back over nearly a century – the blueprint of my life was the Lord’s leading. His love, His care – from the cradle to the grave and the best is yet to be.”

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 12 noon at the Fairfield Community Church. A private family burial will precede the services.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

Moroni Jared Clements

Moroni Jared Clements, 43, a resident of Gooding, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Moroni was born on September 17, 1979 in Jerome, Idaho, the son of Michael A. and Donna Clements.

Moroni is survived by: his six children - Brandon, Karisma, Conner, Riley, Piper, and Duncan; his mother - Donna Clements; his sister - LaDawn (Sean) Snow; and his brothers – Michael (Gwen) Clements and Marshall (Dusty) Clements.

Moroni was preceded in death by: his beloved father - Michael A. Clements; and his sisters - Laura Seamons and Lindia Eltling.

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial with military honors will be conducted at the Hagerman Cemetery following the service.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

death & service notices

Tamara "Tami" Kuhn, 50, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her home in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

obituaries

Teena D. Palacio

Teena D. (Simper) Palacio, 55, a Gooding resident, went home to her Father in Heaven on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She fought so hard and rallied, only to be taken from us far too soon.

Teena was a true example of living a life with family at the center. She set an amazing example of truly having one's priorities in order. Every day she showed us what putting others in first looks like.

Her hobbies included being outdoors working with livestock, landscaping in her yard, playing cards, and helping with the local 4-H Club. An avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, she was a wealth of football knowledge, including who played where, and when they got traded. Wheel of Fortune should have given her a shot, because she often knew the answers well before the contestants did. Teena loved rodeo, she competed, supported the local kids, and watched her favorite cowboys on the Cowboy Channel as they traveled.

Teena is survived by: her husband of 26 years – Bill Palacio and her daughter – McKayla Palacio.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Gooding Basque Center. A private family burial will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery on a later date.

Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel - www.demarayfuneralservice.com

In lieu of flowers the family would like to suggest contributions in Teena's memory to: Gooding Pro Rodeo Tough Enough to Wear Pink P.O. Box 1034 Glenns, Ferry, Idaho 83623 (Venmo@goodingtetwp).

The Palacio family would like to express their deepest appreciation and thanks to: Twin Falls Infusion Room – Nurses and Staff; Dr. Manning and Staff; Ginger Hanchett ~ (Hospice Nurse that took are of Teena at the end. She was Awesome); Mom ~ Jean Palacio (for all the many hours, meals, cookies and pitching in whenever and wherever you were needed, you have been our Rock); and to everyone who has helped us through the years of rough times. Thanks for standing beside us. You are all greatly appreciated.

Lori Jean Eberhard

Lori Jean Eberhard, 59, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home.

Lori Jean Rhodehouse was born on September 27, 1963 in Lancaster, California, the daughter of Bonnie and Rulon Rhodehouse. She was raised in California before moving to Idaho. She attended C.S.I. in Twin Falls, where she received her G.E.D. alongside her daughter, and then studied in Drug and Alcohol Counseling.

Lori is survived by: her daughter – Lacey Oneida; her son –Trenton Oneida; extended son – Joe Oneida; grandkids – Jordan Orozco, Mekilia Oneida, Tripton Oneida, River Oneida and Abby Oneida; her brother – Ronald Rhodehouse; and two sisters – Tammy Reese and Carrie Rhodehouse.

A celebration of life will be held on a later date and time and will be posted public on Lacey Oneida's Facebook page.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Sharla Anita Smith

Sharla Anita Smith, 76, gained her wings on January 10, 2023. Sharla was born November 23, 1946 in Santa Monica California to Virgil and Constance Thompson.

Sharla met the love of her life in 1973, Tom Smith. On May 4, 1974 Sharla and Tom married in Newport Beach, California. They welcomed their son - Tommy on the 24th of January 1977. Later they welcomed their sonMichael on November 29, 1982. She loved being a mother.

In 1997 the Smith family moved from California to Hagerman, Idaho in search of a simpler life.

Sharla was great at many tasks, but being a mother and grandmother was her best work. She enjoyed her granddaughter's Sara, Macie, and Sharla Smith. Sharla loved doing crafts, watching the girls play, and made them the "best waffles". Sharla also loved her animals. She was a natural born nurturer. She loved caring for all around her.

Sharla will be missed by so many. Her love was pure and she truly had a heart of gold.

Our family would like to thank Hagerman QRU, Hagerman Fire Department, along with Dell and Diane Bray.

Sharla's survived by her three favorite men: her husband -Tom, her sons - Tommy and Mike Smith and his wife - Tobi who she loved as a daughter; and her grandchildren - Sara, Macie, and Sharla Smith, all of which she was so very proud of.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

CITY OF FAIRFIELD

ANNUAL ROAD AND STREET FINANCIAL REPORT

For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2022

Beginning Balance as of October 1, 2021 -0-

RECEIPTS:

Total Local Funding $ -0-

Total State and Federal Funding $ 49,366

Total Receipts: $ 49,366

DISBURSEMENTS:

Total New Construction $ 2,825

Total Reconstruction/Replacement $ 2,023

Total Routine Maintenance $ 33,773

Total Equipment $ 7,350

Total Administration $ 3,395

Total Disbursements: $ 49,366

Receipts over Disbursements $ -0-

Total Funds Obligated to Future Projects: $ -0Ending Balance as of September 30, 2022 -0-

A certified report of dedicated funds were submitted to the State Auditor as requires by Idaho Code 40-708. A copy of the original report is on file in the City Clerk's Office for public viewing upon request.

Mickey Dalin, City Treasurer published on January 18, 2023

J&L Plumbing

Camas Conservation District Meetings

Board meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Camas Conservation Office 403 Soldier Road.

January 17th February 21st March 21st April 18th

May 16th June 20th July 18th August 15th

Megan Tews Camas Conservation District - (208)720-4891 P.O. Box 156 - Fairfield, ID 83327

September 19th October 17th November 21st December 19th

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Planning and zoning Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 7th day of Feb, 2023 at 7:05pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of this hearing is for the Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the public to consider recommended changes to Resolution 118 and Resolution 119; establishing a schedule of fees, charges and expenses for applications and appeals.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm Feb 6th, 2023 at P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, Id 83327 or email via ccpz@rtci.net. Public comment will be limited to 5 minutes at the public hearing. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 208-764-2046 three (3) days in advance of the hearing.

CORRECTED ELECTION CALENDAR FOR 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the following taxing districts will be conducting elections in Camas County during the calendar year 2023.

DECLARATION OF

NAME AND ADDRESS ELECTION CANDIDACY FILING OF TAXING DISTRICT DATE DEADLINE (OR BALLOT LANGUAGE)

Camas County School

March 14, 2023 5:00 p.m. Jan 23, 2023 District No. 121 Supplemental Levy 601 Soldier Road Fairfield, Idaho 83327

Camas County School

District No. 121 Bond Election 601 Soldier Road Fairfield, Idaho 83327

Camas Co. Cemetery Dist.

Temporary Levy PO Box 595 Fairfield, ID 83327

May 16, 2023 5:00 p.m. March 27, 2023

May 16, 2023 5:00 p.m. March 27, 2023

Camas County School

November 7, 2023 5:00 p.m. September 8, 2023

November 7, 2023 5:00 p.m. September 8, 2023 District No. 121 Trustee Election, Zone 1, 4 and 5 601 Soldier Road Fairfield, Idaho 83327 Camas Co. Cemetery Dist.

Commissioner Election PO Box 595 Fairfield, ID 83327

City of Fairfield

Mayor & Councilor Elections PO Box 336 Fairfield, ID 83327

West Magic Fire Dist.

Commissioner Election 880 W. Magic Road West Magic, ID 83352

November 7, 2023 5:00 p.m. September 8, 2023

November 7, 2023 5:00 p.m. September 8, 2023

Declarations of candidacy are available at the respective taxing district offices or at the County Clerk’s office.

Signed: Brianna Walter - County Clerk

ANNUAL ROAD AND STREET REPORT - SHOSHONE HIGHWAY DISTRICT #2 FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Beginning Balance as of October 1 previous year $ 573,327

RECEIPTS

Local Funding Sources

Property Tax levy 234,725

Interest Income 236

All other Local Receipts 1889 Total Local Funding $ 236850

State Funding Sources

Highway User revenue 1,120,123 Sales tax/Inventory replacement tax 95,460 Total State Funding $ 1,215,583

TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 1,452,433

DISBURSEMENTS

Reconstruction/Replacement/Rehabilitation Roads (rebuilt, realign, or overlay upgrade) 420,012

Bridges, culverts and storm drainage 25,318 Other (signs, signals or traffic control) 2,672

Total Reconstruction/Replacement $ 448,002

Routine Maintenance

Chip Sealing or seal coating $ 389,186 Patching 61,655

Winter Maintenance 61,655

Grading/Blading 30,827

Other (signs, signals or traffic control) 73,303

Total Routine Maintenance $ 616,626

Equipment

Equipment lease/purchase 151,471

Equipment maintenance 61,745 Equipment rental 1,535

Total Equipment $ 214,751

Administrative salaries and expenses $ 80,827

Other Expenditures

Professional Services audit, legal $ 5,580 Professional services-engineering 5,000 Interest loans 18,261

Payments to other local government 36,956 Total Other $ 65,797

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 1,426,003

Receipts over Disbursements $ 26,430

Closing Balance $ 599,757

Obligated for future project $ 473,932 Funds for general funds and operations $ 125,825 Ending Balance -0-

PROJECTS:

REPORTING MEASURE

Total lane miles rebuilt, realigned, or overlay 10.50

Total square feet of bridge deck reconstructed or rehabilitated 1440 Total lane miles with surface treatments, chip sealed, seal coated etc. on line 35 16 Total lane miles graded or bladed on line 38 350 -- -- -- -- --

Shoshone Highway District #2 PROJECTS

Available funds (from line 65 of the Annual Road & Street Financial Report) $473,932

FUTURE PROJECTS LIST:

Project Details Start Year Project Cost Sign Upgrades FY 23 5,000 Overlay & Seal 10 year rotation 2023-2033 500,000 420 N Pave 1 mile FY 23 81,700 520 N Pave 1 Mile FY 23 81,700 150 E Pave 1 Mile FY 23 81,700 Millard Road FY 24 166,220

6 Miles Sealcoating FY 24 116,585 >5 Mile Overlay FY 24 48,345 Produce Asphalt Patching Material FY 24 60,320 350 E 520 N FY 24 72,700 Stimpsons Millard Road Sealcoat FY 24 18,000

Estimated Cost of Future Projects: $ 1,160,297 Available for other projects: $ 0.00 Deferred maintenance costs over the last 5 years (in dollars): $1,311,356

Kaysi Hubsmith, Clerk/ Shoshone Highway District #2 Submitted to ITD 12-9-2022 published on 1/11 &1/18, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

THE CAMAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS will hold a meeting on January 23rd, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Room of the Camas County Courthouse Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, Idaho, to review a request by Sun Creek, LLC, to approve a Minor Subdivision Plat. The request is for 5 lots located in the SW¼NW¼ of Section 10, Township 1 South, Range 14 East, Boise Meridian, in Camas County, Idaho.

The purpose of the review is to receive comment as to whether or not the Application and Final Plat complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and approval of the Subdivision. At the scheduled time, the Board shall review the Application, receive the Administrator’s report, and consider any comments from concerned persons and agencies relative to the development of the Subdivision.

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above meeting should contact the Camas County Planning & Zoning Office at 517 Soldier Rd, Fairfield, Idaho 83327, call 208-764-2046, or email ccpz@rtci.net five (5) days prior to the meeting.

The application for the Final Plat for “Sun Creek Minor Subdivision" is available for review at the Camas County Planning & Zoning Office, Monday 8:30 to 5:00 pm. Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 to 2.00 p.m. Please call prior to coming to the office to make sure someone is there to help you.

LINCOLN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY

JOB OPENING

Lincoln County Housing Authority has a job opening for the caretaker position at Sawtooth Lodges in Richfield Idaho. This job comes with PERSI Retirement. Pay is DOE. Would prefer applicants live in the Richfield area. If you have any questions please feel free to call Shauna Porter at 208-544-2424.

Please mail resumes to the following address:

Lincoln County Housing Authority Attn: Shauna Porter 340 South 750 East Dietrich, Idaho 83324

CARETAKER JOB DESCRIPTION

 See to the safety and needs of the tenants.

 Keep a maintenance record of appliances and repairs on file.

 Be responsible for a master key.

 Monitor watering of the lawns and mow and trim lawn weekly

 Keep flower gardens free of weeds and make flower beds attractive.

 Keep grounds free of weeds.

 Clean garbage enclosure and clean and rinse out garbage cans when needed.

 Clean laundry room and appliances weekly.

 Maintain all equipment owned by the housing authority (lawn mower, weed eater, snow blower)

 Trim shrubs and trees so that they do not touch the buildings and hang over the sidewalks.

 Do minor plumbing repairs and let caretaker assistant know if a plumber is needed.

 Keep sidewalks and parking lots completely free of snow and ice. Sidewalks must have snow removed the full width of the sidewalk. Apply ice melt as needed to keep sidewalks from being slick

 All other general maintenance of the apartments and laundry room.

 Clean apartments as they become vacant.

 Have them ready to rent within a month after they are vacated.

 Clean all the rain gutters in the spring and again in the fall after the leaves have fallen.

 Replace the batteries in all the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and test them every fall when the time changes. Check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors before all inspections are done at the site.

 Replace doorbell batteries as needed.

 Maintain heating and A/C system- Clean filters inside and outside.

 Supply list to caretaker assistant of supplies, parts, etc. that are needed.

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CAMAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #121

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Camas County School District #121, Camas County, pursuant to Section 33-601, Idaho Code, has determined that it is in the best interest of said district to sell the property as identified below.

Klaus Mueller Bucharest Cello Hans Kroger

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Said property will be sold by sealed bids only for not less than the appraised value to the highest bidder. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids will be opened at 6:00 p.m. on February 13, 202 at the Camas County School District Library. Any bids received after the bid opening will not be considered.

The property to be sold may be inspected at 610 Soldier Road in Fairfield, Idaho. To make an appointment to inspect the property or received a digital picture of an item please contacting Wendy Strickler by email at wstrickler@camascountyschools.org or by phone at 208-764-2472 ext. 1004

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SERVICES

► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in anything: jackets, bags, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, dresses, coveralls, etc. Drop Off at 380 East Salmon Street in Hagerman, or Julie’s Ace Hardware in Gooding. 208-837-6267 - Kathy.

FOR SALE

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► Two year old Nubian/boer cross wethers. $150 each. 208-539-9184

Gooding Senior Housing

Rent based on income. Must be 62 years or older Handicapped or Disabled (any age) USDA Rural Development subsidy

One Bedroom Apartments Available Periodically. Call 208 934-8050 for application.

Apartments for Rent

D&G Apartments in Fairfield has clean, attractive apartments available from time to time. These federally assisted affordable housing units offer rental assistance with rent adjusted to your income - ranging from $0 to $600 per month - water, sewer and trash are paid. For more information, contact Gordon Schmidt at 208-421-6723.

For the hearing impaired, contact: TTY 1-800-833-6388. Equal Housing Opportunity. We Are An

Equal Opportunity Provider