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New Restaurant in Bliss

After nearly seven decades of serving hungry travelers and the locals around Bliss, the Oxbow Cafe closed its doors last year, leaving the community without a place to sit down for dinner. Last Wednesday, the building became a second home for a popular restaurant in Hagerman... Los Potrillos. Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant opened in Hagerman in February of 2020, and has been serving all your favorite lunch and dinner dishes, including appetizers, burritos, street style tacos, and desserts. The Bliss location has the same menu as well as a bar (for those who are thirsty). For now, the Bliss restaurant will be open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone number for togo orders in Bliss is 208-352-1092. The Hagerman location will be open Monday (11 to 7:30), Tue Thur Fri (11 to 3). This phone number is 208-837-6682. Photo: Chris Pruett (Bliss Mayor) and other residents of the Bliss area wasting no time in trying out the food at the Los Potrillos.

Richfield Receives Wastewater Grant

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced awards to seven drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. Funding made possible through Governor Brad Little’s Leading Idaho plan. “Families, farmers, ranchers, and all Idaho residents rely on clean, efficient water and wastewater systems. These systems are not only a crucial part of our way of life, but our economy as well. Funding for these projects from my Leading Idaho plan aims to ensure that Idaho residents – especially those in our rural communities – can depend on our water and wastewater infrastructure for generations to come,” said Idaho Governor Brad Little. The City of Richfield in Lincoln County was awarded $47,500 to prepare a wastewater planning study to evaluate the current wastewater system and identify needed improvements. The total project cost is $95,000, and the remaining $47,500 will be funded by the city. DEQ’s Planning grants cover up to 50% of eligible planning costs, with the remaining cost is the grant recipient’s responsibility.

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January 31, 2024

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All-State Honor Music Students

Six Gooding High School students and one Camas student will be at Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in Nampa this week to perform with the IMEA All-State Honor groups. These students will be joining the best student musicians from around the state to work with highly qualified music conductors and educators from across the country. They will be preparing difficult and high-quality music that would not be possible at their individual schools. All of them have spent hours outside school working hard to audition and prepare for this event. For anyone wishing to attend, their concerts will be Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd at NNU (623 S University Blvd, Nampa, ID). Gala Concert Tickets are available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/77734. Idaho AllState Gala Concerts - One Ticket gets you into all 5 Concerts! Camas High School Musician: All State Treble Choir Anna Botz GHS Honor Musicians: All State Band: Luke McLaughlin-Euphonium All State Orchestra: Emily Pereira-Trumpet All State Choirs: Addie Davis-Mixed Choir Alto Clara Goodman-Treble Choir Alto Evelyn Hocklander-Mixed Choir Soprano Elizabeth Paul-Treble Choir Alto (not pictured)

2 The Courier NEWS • Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • News@Highway46.org Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

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Cup of Tee

© With the Weather what it is; today is a perfect day to lounge around and have a hot cup of Tea or a hot cup of chocolate. I think the choice should be hot chocolate this time. I go to the cupboard and find the hot chocolate is gone. Did I use the last of it and not replace it? Maybe the kids were over and they used the last one. Maybe high-seas pirates stopped by and annexed the chocolate for trading purposes. For whatever reason, chocolate will have to be replaced by a hot cup of tea. Approximately 1500 B.C. the Olmec civilizations of Guatemala, the Chiapas, the Yucatan regions of central America cultivated the cacao tree. They made use of its product by grinding the beans and then mixing with water. Around 200 A.D. the Mayans overthrew the Olmecs. The vast cacao plantations were used as a source of currency, with the little black beans being traded for goods and services. The bean was only consumed by the ruling classes. The process of making the drink had become more sophisticated. The beans were roasted, ground with water, and then spices such as chili were added. The Mayans were supplanted by the Aztecs around 1200 A.D. Their god Quetzalcoatl was said to have pilfered a cacao tree from the heavenly realms and planted it in central America. Montezuma, the famed emperor, enjoyed the drink so much, he was said to have drunk 50 goblets a day.

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Christopher Columbus, on his fourth voyage to the new world in 1502, took possession of a Mayan trading vessel and took what he thought were almonds back to Spain. He never tastes or gives the cacao bean any attention. Later, Hernando Cortes leads an expedition into the heartland of Mexico in search of silver and gold. He was welcomed by the Aztecs with a bitter cold drink called “cacahuatl”. Cortes brought the strange drink back to Spain, and with a touch of sugar, the drink becomes and instant hit. The Spanish kept the drink a secret for 75 years. During that time, the English seized at least two Spanish cargo ships loaded with cacao beans. The English think the ships are full of sheep droppings and they are burned at sea. Between 1609 and 1643 the secret of chocolate made its way out to the rest of Europe. The French were so take with the flavor, they manufacture and sell the delicacy. In 1765, chocolate made its way to the United States. Dr. James Baker of Massachusetts began a chocolate manufacturing plant where the cacao beans are ground into a liquid and pressed into cakes (thus the Baker’s chocolate). At this point I can see how chocolate got here, but the question of where the hot chocolate from my cupboard went is still not answered. I’m sure the English weren’t involved this time. For now, this is my “Cup of Hot Tee”, meaning cup without cacao.

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Price Changes at Camas Senior & Community Center

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Starting February 1st the Camas Senior and Community Center will be increasing their prices to help cover the cost of providing lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12 to 1. Senior Members (60+) $6.00 - Senior Non-Members (60+) $7.00 - Visitors (59 & under) $8 And... Kids 2 to 12 are $4.00 and under 2 eat free. All ages are welcome and they offer togo orders.

Camas County Road & Bridge Seeks Public Comment On Grant Proposals Submitted To Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation

The Camas County Road and Bridge is seeking public comment on proposed projects for which the Camas County Road and Bridge is seeking grants from the State of Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR). Each year the State of Idaho provides funding from recreational programs through a grant application process. These State funds are raised through the sale of a variety of boating, recreation, and off-road vehicle stickers. Agencies applying for IDPR grants are required to provide matching funds or in-kind contributions. Camas County Road and Bridge would appreciate your comments or feedback on the grant proposal listed below. To be most helpful, comments should be submitted by January 26, 2024. Please contact the individual listed below to comment on specific projects; the proposed project is listed below by location: LOCATION: Camas County PROJECT: Couch Parking- R&B funds – Develop and construct a new parking area at Soldier Road and Couch Summit Road (NF094). Couch Parking will provide a designated location for parking vehicles and trailers year-round. This parking lot serves trail access in the summer time and snowmobilers and cross-country skiers in the winter. The parking lot is currently at capacity and needs to be expanded. Contact: Mariah Fowler at mfowler@forsgren.com LOCATION: Camas County PROJECT: Couch Parking Area – ORMV funds – Purchase land as well as develop and construct a new parking area at Soldier Road and Couch Summit Road (NF094). Couch Parking will provide a designated location for parking vehicles and trailers year-round. This parking lot serves trail access in the summer time for ATV and UTV usage as well as snowmobilers and crosscountry skiers in the winter. The parking lot is currently at capacity and needs to be expanded. Contact: Mariah Fowler at mfowler@forsgren.com

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It is with great pride that we celebrate 30 years with Jay Blacksher PA-C; and Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants' (EM PA) dedication and commitment to providing advanced emergency care services to our wonderful community. EMPA will no longer be practicing in Gooding, at North Canyon Medical Center as of the end of the year 2023. Jay and the EMPA team have provided tireless, community committed, state of the art emergency care resulting in care provided to thousands of patients and hundreds of lives saved in our small, rural area. The close-knit working relationship between our ER, EMS, Law Enforcement and Fire Department, has excelled emergency care and built relationships throughout southern Idaho that extended from generation to generation. Please come and join Jay, Ryan, Bryan, and Michael at the Hummingbird House 125 7th Avenue West in Gooding on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m., as we celebrate and recognize their dedication and compassion that they committed to providing to our community. They look forward to seeing you.

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4 The Courier NEWS • Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • News@Highway46.org This Week’s o b i t u 70ayears,r2 sisters, i e3 brothers, s and Sudoku Puzzle Winnie Jerome a very dear sister-in-law Shirley Winnie Jerome, 94, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on McKinney. Answers Puzzle #1 - Easy

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. Mom was born February 14, 1929 to John Preston and Minnie McKinney in Berryville, Arkansas. She was five when her parents moved to Eagle, Idaho. Mom attended elementary school at Blue Valley and the Meridian schools. During her junior year, her parents moved to Boise finishing high school at Boise High. After graduation, she met the love of her life Paul and they were married September 14, 1947. Their new life started out living in Kuna where dad was raised. After a few years in Kuna, they moved to Star and then north of Meridian where they lived there 17 years. The spring of 1973 they moved to Shoshone after buying a farm there. Mom was happy to share her life being a supportive wife, homemaker, and mother. They were able to share 70 years together until dad’s death in 2018. It was mom’s desire to stay on the farm she and dad had made their home for 45 years. Mom loved her independence. She especially loved working outdoors. She could not wait to buy flowers to put in her planters every spring. Most importantly mom loved when family and friends came to visit her. They never left empty handed. Coffee and cookies were to be shared. Mom was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Paul of

Dale Elmer Gilbert

In the early morning hours of January 8, 2024, Dale Elmer Gilbert, almost 95 years old, passed peacefully, having earlier proclaimed that he was working hard in God's Garden, trimming the flowers and vegetables with his pocket knife. Dale worked hard and played hard. He reflected his generations awesome work ethic. He usually wanted everything done yesterday and he never slowed down. In recent years, he kept everyone scrambling to keep up with his escapades. His kids were amazed that he could get around with so many health issues, but he was busy until passing. Whether sharing the bounty of his enormous garden, fishing, snowmobiling, welding, and even bagging an elk this fall, he was always the Energizer Bunny extraordinaire. His pump service legacy continues into the second and third generation. Dale enjoyed his healthcare providers who became his close friends and a huge thank-you goes out to these wonderful people: Dr. Martens, Dr. Christensen, Dr. Brown, Dr. Spencer, Becca, Katlan, Cassie, Julie, Ally, and Brian. The family is forever grateful to his caregiver, Kori, for her above and beyond care and love for him. To sum up his life, the following is in his own words, written last year: "Wednesday I will turn 94 years old. I was born in Teton Basin on February 22, 1929 on Bitch Creek in a log cabin. My grandpa hooked up the team of horses to the bobsled, put Granny in the sled and headed for the cabin to midwife. She

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Mom is survived by her sonGary Jerome of Shoshone; daughters- Sandra (Scott) Savaria and Connie (Toby) Clayton of Boise; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and two dear sisters-in-law- Bonnie Jerome and Editha McKinney; and many nieces and nephews. Our family would like to express our special thanks to the loving care she received while at North Canyon Medical Center, Lincoln County Care Center, and Dr. Mark Spencer. Our thanks also to all the friends and family that came to see her out of love. It was so much appreciated by all our family. Our mother was one of many, but the love and guidance she gave to us kids was unconditional! She was the best of the best! Mom is at rest now. She loved her God Jehovah and always had the hope of an earthly resurrection, free of pain and sorrow. We will be waiting as it’s just around the corner. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

was a midwife on the Oklahoma Indian Reservation from a young woman until she married grandpa. She was crippled in both feet, I loved her. At 4 years old, dad moved our belongings to Hagerman with a team and wagon. I started school in Hagerman and moved to Wendell in the 7th grade. My first job was working on a dredge and mossing the canals with a caterpillar at the age of 12. I worked general construction for MK. I was the youngest man on the job, running my own crew, from 20 to 30 men working for me. There were 3 crews with one working, one coming and one going. They were headed to California during the great migration after the war. Then I decided to quit the job and caught a train home out of Wyoming and started chasing my wife, Gloria. I caught her, started my own well drilling business and lived happily ever after with Gloria, snowmobiling, fishing and raising 4 children." Dale is survived by: his sister - Lesha (Stan) Payton; his children - Cathy Gilbert (Wendell Johnson); Steve Gilbert (Kathy); Tammy Gilbert (Arthur Tunik); son-in-law - Scott Kegelman; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents - Elmer and Bernice Gilbert; his wife - Gloria Joy; his sister - Mert Schrenk; and his daughter - Debreh Gilbert. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at demarayfuneralservice.com

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Sunny Charlene Tate, 79, a resident of Fairfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home in Fairfield. Sunny was born on December 27, 1944 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Gradey and Katie Terry. She was raised and educated in Louisiana, California and Idaho. Sunny married Mark Tate on October 23, 1993 in Fairfield, Idaho, where they have remained for the last 30 years. She is survived by: her husband – Mark Tate of Fairfield; her son – Brian Luck of Layton, Utah; her step-son – Travis Tate of

Peter Allen McGuire

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Fairfield; her sister – Shirley Johnson of Cotton Valley, Louisiana; five grandchildren – Cody Callendar, Kylee Crumpton, Shea Best, Benjamin Luck and Bridon Callendar; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her son – Timothy Callendar; and her sisters – Connie Callendar and Alice Jordon. A celebration of life will be held on a later date. Cremation 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

Peter Allen McGuire, 66, a resident of Corral, Idaho passed away, January 14th 2024, peacefully at home with family by his side. Pete was born on December 17th, 1957 in Fort Bragg, California, the son of James and Barbara McGuire. Pete had many qualities that were admirable and made him the man that we all loved so much. Honesty, Loyalty, and Commitment just to name a few; however, his most wonderful quality was his deep love and dedication to family. His family was always on the top of his list. Pete will be remembered for his heartfelt smile and his warm never-ending hugs. Peter never met a friend who didn't soon become family. He was always there to support his children in their activities. Whether it was football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, rodeo, 4-H and many other events, you would almost always see Pete's face in the crowd, there to offer advice and encouragement. Pete's early childhood would bring him into a family that would nurture his unconditional love. Born the seventh of nine children to Jim and Barbara, he was never without a friend. Bald Hill was his original home and he spent his childhood helping with the sheep ranch and learning from his older brothers and sisters and teaching the youngsters the lessons of ranch life. His schooling would begin in the Fort Bragg Unified School District from kindergarten until graduation from Fort Bragg High School in the spring of 1976. During his schooling Peter enjoyed playing sports and was a star athlete. He was a competitive basketball and football player, playing as much as possible throughout his school years. Peter became an Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. He had the privilege of studying abroad and touring Europe during the summer between his sophomore and junior years of high school. This AIFS tour group was one of the first groups allowed into Russia after the Iron Curtain fell. After high school he attended the College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California for enough time to realize it wasn't for him. During this time Pete married Mary Jo Enochs, and along came Angie, Jason, and Eric. He began logging the majestic redwoods along the Mendocino Coast continuing to make lifelong friends along the way. Peter was drawn to the woods, building and clearing roads, landings, and layouts for Eastman Logging and Roach Brothers Logging from 1978 until 1997. In 1998 Peter married Lynn, joining two families into one, making the perfect mix of excitement and chaos. This was no easy feat, as the oldest and youngest daughters were separated by 17 years with three boys in the middle. In the spring of 1998, Peter and Lynn embarked on a new adventure, leaving the familiar

west coast of California to start a new life on the Camas Prairie in Idaho. Peter's first adventures here brought him to a cattle ranch owned by Lynn's parents, Leonard and Celia Brown. Along with Lynn and little Adriane in tow, they would spend months in the majestic Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho tending to the 200+ head of mother cows. He loved this work and it was really never a job to him. After this endeavor came to an end, he began working for the Idaho State Transportation Department in Fairfield. Pete was a master operator; he competed in the Statewide Equipment Roadeo, placing 1st in 2008 and 2010. This accomplishment landed him a ticket to the national competition where he placed in the top 1/3 of the nation each time. Pete had a passion for tending to the soil; he loved to garden. His pride and joy were his beautiful onions, which he loved to share with friends and family. Later employment would find him working for Camas County Road & Bridge where he continued to work until his life would take a turn and he would retire in October of 2022. Peter fought a courageous battle after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the summer of 2022. He never gave up hope that tomorrow would be a better day. Pete's positivity with each passing day should be encouragement for all who knew him and called him friend. May we all take a memory of him and strive to be better because of him. Our family truly appreciates your love, support, and prayers. Pete is survived by: his wife - Lynn McGuire of Corral; mother - Barbara McGuire of Fort Bragg, California; and father and mother-in-law - Leonard and Celia Brown of Corral; three sons - Jason McGuire of Dulzura, California, Eric McGuire and son - Fisher of Corral, and Richie Dukes of Roseworth, Idaho; two daughters - Abbigayle, husband Chad, and son - Rocket Lukkasson of Hailey; and Adriane and husband Tony Gonsales of Corral; three brothers Jeff (Keenan) McGuire of Sun City, Arizona, Michael (Yvette) McGuire of Fort Bragg, California, and Thomas (Maria) McGuire of Paso Robles, California; and five sisters - Ann (Richard) Lim, Kathy McGuire, Joanie (Mark) Ellis, Wendy (Jim) Ponts, and Monica (Tony) Lima of Fort Bragg, California. Peter is preceded in death by: his father - James Ivan McGuire, niece - Angie Koski, and brother-in-law - Bruce Martin. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Camas County High School Gymnasium in Fairfield, Idaho. Peter will be buried in the Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield after the thaw. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society in Peter's name. Funeral services by Demaray Funeral Service – demarayfuneralservice.com

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Architectural Team Proposals New Annex building that includes an Ag Shop, Music Room, Four Classrooms and Greenhouse, Renovations of the High School, and Maintenance projects Camas County School District is soliciting “Proposals” for Architectural services in accordance with Idaho Code 67-2320 from Idaho licensed architectural firms in good standing to provide services. Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2320, the school district plans the Proposal selection process. The school district is seeking RFP’s from qualified firms to provide Architectural Team Professional services to assist with this project. The District is considering running a bond in May 2024 to fund construction of these projects: Project Information: The successful firm selected through the District’s effort by this Request for Proposal (RFP) will provide comprehensive architectural services to assist the school district with Pre-bond assistance including preliminary site design, floor plans and elevations and coordinating with the selected CM/GC or General Contractor. Construction Delivery method has not been determined. The bond will include: A new Ag Annex building that includes a large Ag Shop area, a large Music Classroom, four new classrooms, a greenhouse, and renovations to the High School, including maintenance projects. It is anticipated that the project will be funded by a bond. The District reserves the right, at its discretion, to seek additional RFPs for architectural/design services for any projects during the period described above. The Proposed bond election is May 2024. The District anticipates that the selected firm will provide a full complement of architectural team services. Required services should be substantially similar to those identified in the American Institute of Architectural document, B133-2019 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, Construction Manager as Constructor or B101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, with modifications to meet District requirements. A specific AIA contract will be determined by the District when a construction delivery method has been determined. The final projects must be designed to be cost effective and functionally efficient while relating aesthetically to and becoming an integral component of the overall District. The successful architectural team will be required to independently retain the services of adequately licensed engineers and other design professionals to provide the District with the professional services required for the projects. The District reserves the right to approve engineering consulting service providers contracted directly with the architectural service provider. PURPOSE OF PROCEDURE The School District’s “Qualification Based Selection” (QBS) is to comply with Idaho Code 67- 2320. This procedure provides for an orderly process of: (1) Solicitation of professional qualifications, (2) Evaluation and ranking of qualifications, (3) Establishment of a ranked list of service providers, and (4) Negotiation of scope of services and fees. The District will not conduct a formal interview process. TIMELINE Advertisements 1/31/24 AND 2/7/24 Proposals due 2/09/24 by 3:00 p.m. Evaluation committee ranking: On or before 2/9/24 Respondents will be evaluated according to these criteria: General Information (Mandatory) Cover Letter signed by a principal of the firm General Architectural Services Qualification Statement (Attached) 1. Company Profile (0-30 pts) Describe your firm’s history, areas of expertise, address of office that will manage project, Size, Resources, firms, responsiveness with regards to site visits and on-site project details, Philosophy of Service, Volume of Current Work, Management Techniques and Methods. (4 pages) 2. Approach To Project and Team Organization (0-30 pts) Describe your approach to providing the required services indicated in the “Project In-

formation” section of this RFQ. Discuss how you provide leadership to facilitate teamwork and communication among stakeholders. (3 pages) Approach to Project’s “Required Services” Teamwork, Communication, Leadership 3. Qualifications of Project Team (0-20 pts) Provide a professional resume for the Lead Principal and Project manager who will be assigned to the district’s projects. Provide a brief description of each of your consultants’ firms and their experience in K-12 schools projects. Include an organizational chart of the proposed project team. Describe the proposed roles and responsibilities of key architectural and consultant personnel for the Districts’ projects. (10-page Max) Principal and Project Manager Resumes Consultant Firms’ Description and K-12 Experience Organization Chart Roles and Responsibilities of Key Personnel 4. Past Performance (0-40 pts) Briefly describe other projects executed by your firm that demonstrate relevant experience. Extensive descriptions of vaguely related projects are discouraged. For each project listed, include the name, address, and phone number of a person who may be contacted regarding your performance on the project. Projects listed for which your firm worked in an associated capacity or in a teaming venture with another architectural or educational planning firm should include the name, address, and phone number of a contact person for the associated firm along with a description of what services and responsibility that firm provided on the project. Provide Recent Reference letters from School Districts who have utilized your consulting services. List all the Idaho School Districts for which you have performed similar work in the past ten years. (8-page max) Recent and Relevant Projects including Owner Contact Information Reference Letters from Idaho School Districts 5. Project Specific Information (0-15 pts) Briefly respond to each of the following items: (2-page max) Provide a summary of your experience in designing and implementing safety and security measures within school buildings and campuses. Describe your experience in working with local building jurisdictions during the plan review and process. 6. Selection Committee Discretionary rating (15 pts) Total Points Possible =150 Award will be made to the most qualified offer or who is deemed most advantageous to Camas County School District, all evaluation criteria considered. Unsuccessful offer or will be notified as soon as possible. Questions and responses should be directed to: Wendy Strickler, Business Manager, via email wstrickler@camascountyschools.org TO BE CONSIDERED, RFPs MUST BE RECEIVED BY 3:00 PM ON February 9, 2024, at the Camas County School District Office or via E- mail. Please state “Camas School District, Architectural Services Proposal” on the outside of the response package or in the subject line of the email. Camas County School District 610 Soldier Road - Fairfield, ID 83327 Please send the digital copy via email to Wendy Strickler, Business Manager, via email at wstrickler@camascountyschools.org Any statement of qualifications received after such time will not be considered and will not be returned. Each Proposal will be evaluated based on qualifications specified in this RFP. A selection committee will evaluate each of the projects. The Board of Trustees of the Camas County School District will make the final decision regarding the firm chosen for Architectural Team Professional services for this project. The school district reserves the right to reject all projects, waive any irregularities in the projects received, and select the Architectural Team Professional in the best interest of the school district and the public. The issuance of the RFP and the receipt and evaluation of project proposals does not obligate the school district to award a contract. The school district will pay no costs incurred in responding to this RFP. The school district may, in its discretion, cancel this process at any time prior to execution of a contract without liability.

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Bonnie Carol Sweet, 92, a resident of Fairfield, passed away on Monday, January 29, Pursuant to Idaho Code § 31-715, § 31-715A NOTICE IS HEREBY 2024 at Bennett Hills Assisted Care in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. County Annex Building 517 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327

Roy Leonard Burch, 89, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, Summary of Ordinance 2024 at DeSano Place Suites in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and (a) Camas County, Idaho direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. (b) Ordinance No. 183 Ruth "Lucy" G. Lucille Sewell, 84, a resident of Mount Auburn, Iowa and formerly of (c) Ordinance No. 183 Repealing Ordinance No. 154 Gooding, Idaho, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 in Mount Auburn, Iowa. (d) Ordinance No. 183 repeals in its entirety, Ordinance No. 154, Camas County Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Ordinance, Local funeral services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service passed and adopted July 16, 2007. Gooding Chapel. (e) N/A

Daniel John Allen, 77, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 (f) The full text of Ordinance No. 183 is available at the Camas County Courthouse at 501 Soldier Road, Camas County, Idaho during at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Cremation arrangements are under business hours of 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. (g) I, Brianna Walter, Camas County District Court Clerk hereby certifies that the summary published herein is a true and accurate Robbie Joseph Avilla, 62, a resident of Gooding and formerly of Twin Falls, passed away summary of Ordinance No. 183 and this notice provides adequate on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Bennett Hills Assisted Care in Gooding. Cremation notice to the public. Attest: Brianna Walter, County Clerk arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. REQUEST FOR BIDS Laurence J. Smith, 87, a resident of Bliss, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at his home in Bliss. A memorial graveside will take place at a later date. ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~

Request for Proposal ~ Gooding County, Idaho Notice is hereby given that Gooding County, Idaho is issuing a Request for Proposal for a Fiber Broadband Open Access Network Design and Construction and Maintenance and Operation. The County has entered into a 2023 CPF Grant Agreement with the State of Idaho, which is acting by and through the Idaho Department of Commerce. The date, time and place for the opening of bids shall be on February 16, 2024, at 4 p.m. Mountain Time at the County's offices located at 145 7th Ave E Gooding, Idaho. Further details of this request for bids are available in the Request for Proposal and accompanying documents, which are available for review at the County's Website at www.goodingcounty.org All inquiries shall be sent to Lorri Robb at lrobb@co.gooding.id.us

Request for Proposal ~ Camas County, Idaho Notice is hereby given that Camas County, Idaho is issuing a Request for Proposal for a Fiber Broadband Open Access Network Design and Construction and Maintenance and Operation. The County has entered into a 2023 CPF Grant Agreement with the State of Idaho, which is acting by and through the Idaho Department of Commerce. The date, time and place for the opening of bids shall be on February 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. Mountain Time at the County Courthouse located at 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield , Idaho. Further details of this request for bids are available in the Request For Proposal and accompanying documents, which are available for review at the County's Website at http://camascounty.id.gov/

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The CITY OF SHOSHONE, IDAHO, currently has 100 shares (63inches) in AMERICAN FALLS LOWER USERS and BIG WOOD CANAL COMPANY water for lease in the 2024 irrigation season with a mutual option to renew for the 2025 irrigation season. Delivery is available below the Gooding Milner Canal. Sealed bids for the shares shall be accepted by the City at 207 S. Rail St. West, Shoshone, Idaho 83352 and must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. on Friday February 16, 2024. Bids shall be opened at the regular city council meeting on February 20, 2024. Bids will be awarded to the highest bidder pending delivery approval by the Board of Directors of Big Wood Canal Company and/or American Falls Reservoir District #2. If identical bids are received as high bids the matter will be resolved with the toss of a coin. At the city’s discretion, we reserve the right to reject all bids. Dena Mabbutt, City Clerk IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GOODING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ) DEBRA JO PADDOCK, ) Decedent. ) )

Case No. CV24-24-00022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ADRIENNE L. PADDOCK has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four ( 4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to ADRIENNE L. PADDOCK Personal Representative of the Estate, or at HOBDEYLAW OFFICE, PLLC, P.O. Box 176, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or filed with the Court. Dated this 10th day of January, 2024. Craig Hobdey

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JANET K. BARTELS has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned attorney of the estate c/o Peterson Law Office, PLLC, P.O. Box 5827, Twin Falls, Idaho 83303-5827, and filed with the Clerk of the Court, in the form prescribed by rule. DATED this 8th day of January, 2024. PETERSON LAW OFFICE, PLLC by: John C. Peterson Attorney for the Personal Representative

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