Courier NEWS Vol 46 Num 41

Temporary Closure of Willow Creek Bridge

From November 1, 2022 to November 11, 2022 the Wil low Creek Bridge on Forest Road #227 on the Sawtooth National Forest six miles east of Featherville, Idaho, will be replaced. During this period, access will be blocked.

The area west of the bridge may be accessed from Feather ville. The area east of the bridge may be accessed from Fairfield, Idaho via Couch Summit.

The new bridge will be wider and made of steel and concrete instead of wood. This should help ensure access into the future, since it will be better able to withstand fire or floods. Your cooperation with this effort is appreciated. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Fairfield Ranger District at 208-764-3202

Gooding Teams Head to 4H Nationals

The University of Idaho Extension Gooding County 4-H office proudly announces that names of the State representatives for the upcoming 4-H National Livestock Skill-A-Thon, the 4-H National Livestock Quiz Bowl, and the 4-H National Livestock Judging Competition, as well as the representative to the National 4-H Congress.

The Gooding County 4-H Livestock Skill-A-Thon Team is made up of Hagerman High School Senior Josiah Knapp, Hagerman High School Sophomore Danica Knapp, Wisniewski Academy Junior Elizabeth Wisniewski, and Gooding High School Junior Kendal Crawford. The team will be competing in Louisville, Kentucky in November 2022.

The Gooding County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl Team consists of Hagerman High School Sophomore Linka Feuz, Wendell High School Sophomore Jaden Wilks, Wisniewski Academy Junior Elizabeth Wisniewski, and Gooding High School Junior Kendal Crawford. The team travels January 2023 to the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado.

The Gooding County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Team is comprised of Hagerman High School Sophomore Gus Hooper, Hagerman High Sophomore Danica Knapp, Hagerman High Senior Josiah Knapp, and Hagerman High School Sophomore Saree Hillstead. The team travels in January 2023 to the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado.

The Gooding County representative to the National 4-H Congress is Wisniewski Acad emy Junior Elizabeth Wisniewski. The National 4-H Congress is held in Atlanta, Georgia in November 2022.

In addition, Gooding County 4-H is incredibly proud of the...

CONSUMER ALERT: Idahoans Urged to be Cautious

During 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment

from the Idaho the Department of Insurance

The Idaho Department of Insurance is warning consumers shopping for Medicare health insurance to be wary of improper marketing by telemarketers and television commercials during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, which begins on October 15 and ends December 7. During that period, Medicare ben eficiaries can choose the plans that are best for them for 2023.

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The DOI offers these reminders to Idahoans:

If anyone calls you who you did not have a scheduled ap pointment with, and requests personal or private informa tion (Medicare number, Social Security number, bank or credit card information), hang up! CMS will not directly call you about Medicare coverage, and it is illegal for com panies to market Medicare Advantage over the phone.

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Be cautious of changing your insurance plan based on advertisements. Any extra benefits in Medicare insurance advertisements on television or in mailings might not be available where you live. Get all the details in writing be fore you sign up.

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Ensure the plan is right for you. Before you sign up, reach out to your doctors to verify they are in that plan’s network, and check if your prescription drugs are covered.

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You can’t have both a Medigap plan and a Medicare Advantage plan. Even if someone promises that you can keep your Medigap plan (supplemental plan) and have a Medicare Advantage plan, it is against the rules and is not beneficial to have both.

Before making a change, contact your trusted insurance agent or call Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) at 1-800-247-4422. Licensed agents can be found at the Depart ment of Insurance’s website.

“We highly recommend consumers work with a licensed, lo cal agent, or someone they know and trust to carefully evaluate plan options,” says Dean L. Cameron, Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance. “We hope Idahoans will utilize our department and SHIBA if they have any concerns about ma nipulative or deceptive sales and enrollment tactics. Our role is to protect consumers.”

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RED AND BLACK THE BEST! OH YES! That is a cheer I learned at cheer camp a few years ago. This year, my sister Alex, who is 8, attended cheer camp. Alex is in third grade; her teacher is Mrs. Collier. Alex has dark brown hair and eyes. She likes to wear teals and pinks and always thinks she needs to be cute. Did you know Alex signed up so she could hang out with the GHS cheerleaders? She wants to be a cheerleader when she is in middle school because she loves cheer; it is like gymnastics. Nothing is annoying about cheer. All the elementary girls who attended cheer camp got to help cheer at the first high school football game. Alex was nervous about the first football game because she had to perform in front of the whole stadium. She thinks she can come up with a better cheer that they already use because of all of what she learned. She cheers up all the time. Alex loves cheer. GO SENATOR CHEER!

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Crocodiles

Criky a crocodile! Today, let's learn about crocodiles, ready? Great, then let's get started! First, did you know that there are 23 different types of crocodiles? Amazing! Let's learn more about crocodiles. Second, what's the largest crocodile ....It's a.... Saltwater crocodile! Saltwater crocodiles are so ancient that they lived with dinosaures! That's an amazing fact. Basically, crocodiles are dinosaurs. Most of you know that crocodiles are carnivores; that means they eat meat. They may be big and scary, but are not picky eaters; they eat small fish and other crocodiles. They snack on fruit as well. I guess that all of you have seen shows of killer crocs and crocodiles eating humans. So you might be scared of crocodiles, but there is nothing to be scared of. They're just carnivores and just hungry. So here's the tip,don't be scared of crocodiles. Stay out of the way and you're fine. And don't say you're not scared of crocodiles because I'm even scared of crocs. Crocodiles are interesting and fun creatures! by Jackson Ray

~~~ PUBLIC NOTICE ~~~

The Bureau of Reclamation is providing public notice of the temporary closure of S. Fall Creek Road (120) at Castle Creek Campground approximately 4 miles north of Anderson Ranch Dam and approximately one mile south of the Fall Creek Resort/Marina. The road will be closed in both directions Nov. 1 to 5, 2022. This road is under easement to the Mountain Home Highway District and may be referenced on some maps as Forest Service Road 120.

Geotechnical crews will be performing exploratory drilling and operating equipment in the area. The temporary closure is necessary for crews to complete work for the Anderson Ranch Dam Raise Reservoir Rim analysis near Castle Creek Campground while providing employee and public safety near the work zone. Data collected will inform the design for the potential Anderson Ranch Dam Raise Project.

more information, please contact Project Manager Chris Keith at 208-378-5360 or visit www.usbr.gov/pn/studies/boisefeasibility/andersonraise/index.html

It's Time For Your Immunization & Booster

On October 14th, the Public Health District will be at the Camas Senior Center (129 Wil low Avenue West in Fairfield) from 11:30 to 1:00 to offer Flu Immunizations and the new Covid Booster with Omicron. Please wear a short sleeve or loose sleeve to roll up to shoulder, and bring your Medicard or Medicare Advantage card. If you have questions, please call Lee at 208-737-5954. Camas Schools will be receiving shots on the same day.

Job Fairs

Gooding Rotary and GHS “Gear Up” are running a Job Fair October 14th, from 4-6 PM at the Gooding High School football field. The public and surrounding communities are welcome to attend, the event is free and will feature a variety of businesses and career lines, from seasonal work to trade jobs both available now and qualifications for future openings. The Gooding High School food truck will be there, as well as a coffee truck. Additional benefits will be offered for participation in the event. If you would like to participate as a business in the event, please reach out to Aaron Geurts with the Rotary Club by email: aaron. geurts@zionsbank.com

The Shoshone Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Job Fair on October 19th at the Lincoln County Community Center, 201 South Beverly Street, Shoshone Idaho from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Businesses can register at https://shoshonechamberofcommerce.smashpass.com/.../6744936, email us at shoshonechamber@gmail.com or call (208) 886-9811.

Gov. Little Responds to Biden's Pardon for Marijuana Offenders

Governor Brad Little issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced he would pardon all federal marijuana convictions and encouraged governors to issue similar pardons in their states.

"Open borders and open prisons – welcome to Biden's America. He wants to let people out of jail for drug offenses while he keeps the border open, allowing drug traffickers to pour into our country unchecked.

"It is clear President Biden issued this blanket pardon for show, setting a bad precedent when cases should be reviewed on their individual merits. But what's not clear is whether Biden really understands that individuals incarcerated for possession of small amounts of marijuana almost always have accompanying offenses, making his blanket pardon basically pointless.

"Here in Idaho, we will continue to fight for a secure border and make our correctional system fair, with a focus on keeping dangerous people off the street," Governor Little said.

Under Idaho law, only the Commission of Pardons and Parole can issue pardons. For the most serious crimes where the maximum punishment is death or life in prison, the Governor has the authority to approve or deny the commission's recommendation.

...Teams Head to 4H Nationals continued

Gooding County 4-H Hunting Team, Hagerman High School Senior Josiah Knapp, and Hagerman High School Sophomore Gus Hooper, who attended the National 4-H Shooting Sports Hunting competition back in June at Grand Island, Nebraska. The team placed 10th overall, and 4th in the Hunting Skill Decision Making competition.

Qualifying and being able to attend 4-H National events provides members with an in credible opportunity to experience meeting members from other states, learning about leadership, civic engagement, and the livestock industry. In addition, the lessons learned, and the knowledge gained by these youth are then brought back to Idaho and shared with their clubs, peers, and community.

To learn more about these competitions or 4-H in general, look for any of these highly motivated young men and women and ask them to tell you all about it, you will find them around the community fundrais ing and working hard on their projects!

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John Ensunsa

John Ensunsa, who combined a lifelong passion of working with people and advancing community organizations and causes in Castleford and the Magic Valley, died September 5. He was 84 years old.

John was the second child born to Gregorio Ensunsa and Lena Achabal on November 24, 1937. Like his older sister, Edith, he was born at home in the country near Castleford. He was fond of the story of how his parents met and fell in love; his father, a sheepherder, falling for one of the camp cooks at the Maurice Guerry sheep company, then spending their first year of marriage living in a sheep-wagon and tending sheep near Three Creek in the high desert of southern Idaho.

From a young age, John worked on the family farm and attended Cas tleford public schools, graduating from high school in 1955. Those early formative years had a powerful impact on him being drawn to agriculture and his desire to be part of the process of raising and harvesting crops. John was a good student and active in the school band and all sports. After breaking his nose twice in football, (one time run ning the ball into a linebacker and the next time catching a pass, turning and running into a big tree that bordered the football field) John said he was duly rewarded with being the first person in Castleford history to get a facemask on a football helmet.

College was an easy choice for John. In junior high school, he heard a Christmas concert on the radio featuring a choir performance by the Vandaleers, and from that point forward, John said he knew he was headed north and enrolling at the University of Idaho.

John loved the U of I, Moscow and the Palouse. He joined the Vandaleers and the Sigma Chi Fraternity, serving as president of both groups his senior year. He and three fraternity brothers formed an acappella singing group called the Singin' Sigs. John said some of the best friendships of his entire lifetime came from associations made at the university. By the time 1960 rolled around, he had earned a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and was voted in the yearbook as the most eligible bachelor on campus.

Inspired by his years on the Palouse and working on the family farm, John took his first job out of college working for the Asgrow Seed Company as a field associate at their pro duction plants in Genesee, Idaho and Salinas, California then as a supervisor in Warden, Washington. During his stint in Warden, John was invited by friends one afternoon to go water skiing; his friends had brought along Jessie Diane Draney, who worked at a lo cal bank. That afternoon blossomed into a year-and-a-half long courtship, a marriage on September 21, 1963, and a partnership that spanned nearly 59 years.

John and Diane and their son, Dave, born in 1964, moved to Castleford in 1966 to join the family farm with John's parents. In the early 1970s, Gregorio retired and John farmed on his own. Their first daughter, Gina, was born in 1967 and their second daughter, Julie, was born in 1970, but died shortly after birth. The farm operation expanded over the years and included raising commercial polled Hereford cattle.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, John was active in Young Republicans and the Twin Falls County Farm Bureau, serving as president of both organiza tions. In 1972, John received the outstanding young farmer award from the Buhl Jaycees and a few years later, received the organization's distin guished service award.

In the mid-1970s and early 1980s, John served two terms on the Cas tleford School Board and two terms as a board member of the Federal Land Bank. John also became a certified Emergency Medical Technician and was an early member of the Castleford Quick Response Unit, serving as a certified EMT for 20 years.

In response to the nationwide Farm Crisis in the 1980s, John and seven other area farmers formed the Southern Idaho Family Farm Hotline in 1985. Throughout the 1980s, the Hotline handled several hundred calls from distressed farmers and ranchers and conducted seminars in Idaho and northern Nevada, to provide financial, legal and stress advice.

John's love of all music was never-ending throughout his life and in 1987, he was instrumental in organizing a community choir in Castleford which grew to include members from Buhl and Filer. The group performed an annual Christmas cantata at area churches. John conducted the choir and in later years was part of the baritone section. The act of singing was one of John's true passions. Along with Tom Tverdy, Gloria Fleming, Evelyn Assendrup, Mary Iverson and many others over the years, John helped lead the singing during Sunday Mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Buhl, and playing his acoustic guitar. John, along with Diane, who played piano, would rehearse songs together on many evenings after work, and John sang at numerous weddings, funerals and other special occasions over the years.

In 1988, John went to work part-time as an insurance agent for the Farm Bureau Insurance Company. Initially, he didn't intend to work full-time at insurance, but he found that he enjoyed his customers and the Farm Bureau team so much that he soon went full-time and worked as an agent based in the Buhl office until his retirement in December, 2009. John retired from farming at the end of the 2017 season.

Throughout his years in the Castleford community, John was an active member of the Castleford Men's Club, serving as president on a few occasions. The Men's Club raises money for scholarships and provides financial support for the QRU, local service groups and youth organizations. The club honored John with the Outstanding Citizen Award in 1991 for his community involvement.

John also was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church serving as president of the finance and pastoral councils for many years. He also helped with many Cursillo retreats (three-day gatherings to deepen spiritual life) around the state. Spirituality was part of John's inner core and central to his daily life.

John's Basque heritage from both parents was very important to him. He was a member of the Gooding Basque Association and the Boise Basque Museum and Cultural Center for many years. He has numerous Ensunsa and Achabal cousins in the Basque Country of northern Spain.

As hard as John worked over the years, he made time for fun and he made time for people. He loved people through his civic activities, through church, through his work with farming and insurance, U of I gatherings and through the couples' bridge club that he and Diane were involved with for the past five decades. Anytime there was food and people together was John's favorite combination.

John will be remembered fondly by many for his kindness, his humility, his affable and playful nature, his unhurried approach to conversations and engaging with people, and the smile he had on his face most all the time. He was a gentle man, he always saw the good in others, he listened before he spoke and he lived life with integrity every day. He was a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather and he had friends in abundance.

John is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years - Jessie Diane; his daughter - Gina and wife, Tiffany of Portland; son - Dave and wife, Monique; and two grandchildren - Amaya and Nick, all of Boise.

John is preceded in death by his parents - Gregorio and Lena; his sister – Edith; and his infant daughter - Julie.

In honor of John, a funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Buhl. A reception will follow at 2 p.m. with a luncheon at 3 p.m. at the Gooding Basque Center at 285 Euskadi Lane in Gooding.

A private family inurnment will take place on a later date at the West End Cemetery in Buhl. Arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, please make any memorials to the Gooding Basque Association P.O. Box 517 Gooding, Idaho 83330.

Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

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Beva-Dawn Robinson

Beva-Dawn Robinson, 68, of Shoshone, passed away on October 2, 2022. Beva was born on August 18, 1954, in Gooding, Idaho, the daughter of Udell and Peggy Robinson.

Beva attended school in Richfield and graduated from Richfield High School and later attended college. She loved spending time with her family every chance that she got. She led a life of dedicated service working with special needs children and as a nurse.

Beva is survived by her son Kurt (Chelsea) Morris, her brothers: Casey (Wendy) Robinson, Frank Robinson, and JR (Kelsie) Robinson, a sister Debbie (Kent) Piper, her grandchildren: Madelyn and Myla (due Oct. 24, 2022), her aunts and uncles; DeeDee (Jerry) Willoughby, Vic Robinson, Bruce (Pat) Porter, Leona (Lucky) Goodenough and Bonita Casper, and numerous cousins. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Cassey (Lee) Scott, Andrew (Leslie) Piper, Dani (Kelly) Robinson, Kresly (Will) Mullins, Hailey (Braun) Bivens, Mathew Robinson, Sadie (Blake) Visser, Tess (Garrett) Guinn, Gretta Robinson, and Jasper Robinson and great-nieces and nephews: Ryelee, Nash, Madden, Blake, Brydie, Logan, Jase, Willow, Rhett, Ryder, and Levi. She is preceded in death by her parents Udell and Peggy Robinson. Memorial Graveside services were held on Saturday, October 8th, at the Richfield Cemetery. Services under the direction of Demaray's Jerome Memorial Chapel - demaraysjerome.com

Make memorial contributions to: Mountain Humane, 101 Croy Creek Rd., Hailey, ID 83333.

Richard Joseph Cabral

Richard Joseph (Dick) Cabral was born on September 15, 1944 in Patterson, CA. He passed away at the age of 78 on September 24, 2022 at his home in Bliss, Idaho.

Dick grew up in Newman, CA. He graduated from Orestimba High School and went on to Modesto Junior College before attend ing Fresno State University.

Dick was first and foremost a cattle rancher. He loved the busi ness and ranched in Newman, Sprague River, OR and finally Bieber, CA. Between the cattle ranches at Sprague River and Bieber, Dick had a horse ranch in Barboursville, Virginia. When he retired from business he settled in Ennis, MT before ultimately landing in Bliss. Dick's "hobbies" were his horses and his airplane, both of which fit right in with the cattle industry. His flights checking cattle, flying to Mexico for fishing trips, and cross-country flights were legendary. He loved his horses and he loved flying. Everyone who knew Dick has a story about one or the other.

Dick was the son of Joe and Frances Cabral of Newman, California, who both preceded him in death. Dick is survived by his wife of 22 years, Joni Allen Cabral of Bliss, ID.; daughter Jenny Cabral of Alturas, CA.; step-daughter Mandi Hodges of Ennis, MT.; step-son Joseph Smith of Santa Clara, CA.; sister Aileen Siegel (Bob) of Surprise, AZ.; sister Patty Hollander (Alex) of Newman, Ca.; niece Lisa Foulger of Costa Rica; niece Noel Momsen of New York, NY.; niece Lyndsey Bott of Scottsdale, AZ.; nephew Jason Siegel of Scottsdale, AZ.; and nephew Shea Bettencourt of Providence, UT. He is also survived by two step-grandchildren, five great-nieces and six great-nephews.

No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel - www.demarayfuneralservice.com

The family recommends remembrances be made to The Orestimba Scholarship Community Association (TOSCA).

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Thursday, Oct 13 (Rich) Egg Salad Sand w/ Soup & Pie Friday, Oct 14 (Sho) Turkey/Ham w/ Mash Potato

Monday, Oct 17 (Rich) Chili Dogs & Fries

Tuesday, Oct 18 (Sho) Beef Stroganoff & S. Cabbage Wed, Oct 19 (Sho) Egg Salad Sand w/ Soup & Pie

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Friday, Oct 14 Pork Loin w/ Mash Potato Tuesday, Oct 18 Shepard's Pie Wednesday, Oct 19 Cheddar Chowder

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Monday, Oct 17 Fish w/ Creamed Potato & Peas Tuesday, Oct 18 Sweet n'Sour Pork Wednesday, Oct 19 Chicken Strips

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Friday, Oct 14... Oh, the things you'll eat Monday, Oct 17... When you have dinner with Pete Wednesday, Oct 19... It will be colorful and neat!

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Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, Oct 14... Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread

Monday, Oct 17... Salmon Patties

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Jackie Wayne Cornette

Jackie Wayne Cornette 80, of Wendell, Idaho passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospi tal, Twin Falls, Idaho. Jack battled many health issues after he broke his leg in 2022. Jack was born in Luzerne, Kentucky on July 4, 1942. Jack enjoyed the fact that the whole country was celebrating his birthday every year along with him.

Jack was a resident of Wendell, Idaho and had decided to move there in 2006 to be closer to his family and friends that lived in the Magic Valley. Jack retired from driving truck after an accident that made it difficult for him to drive a big rig. Jack never missed a car show if there was a way for him to go.

A week after his knee replacement, he managed to get himself into his 54 Chevy and make it to Hagerman for a “Blast on the Grass.” Jack was the kind of guy that could and would strike up a conversation with whoever was close by. Many would get a taste of his humor and sarcasm and not know how to take it. He loved to see people’s reactions to his remarks with a chuckle and a smile.

In 1999, Jack married Jan Gooding in Santa Nella, California. Each had had quite dif ferent lives and all the baggage that life brings. There was a calmness for both as they grew together. Life has a way of putting people together when the timing is right. Jack and Jan enjoyed 24 years of friendship and love, each supporting each other in their dreams, hopes and challenges.

Jack grew up and attended schools in Ogden, Utah. Jack married Joy M. Manwarin, and they had four children: Stacey, Corey, Kelby, and Jody. Jack was a man of adventure and did it all. He joined the Army, Navy, and Merchant Marines. He was a Vietnam veteran. Jack worked for Boeing and McClellan Air Force Base in his younger years. Truck driving, building beautiful classic cars and talking about car things with his friends were Jack’s favorite pastimes. Jack’s car club Staggs celebrated 65 years in 2022 and Jack was honored to be a part of it. Jack was also a member of the Idaho Chariots.

Jackie was the youngest child of Blanche Agnes Hammer and Shelby Joseph Cornette who preceded him in death. Jackie is survived by his siblings Claudette (Bill) Hoggan of War rensburg, Mo., and Shelby Cornett (Louise) of Ogden Utah. Jack’s nephew Scott Hoggan also preceded him.

Jackie was the proud father of Stacey (Adam) Korbitz, Monona Wisconsin; Corey Keevy (Kelly) Spokane, WA., Kelby Cornett (Erika) Hagerman, Id; and Jody Allen (Rick) of Arizona. Jack was also stepfather to Donny Gooding (Melissa) Gilroy, California, Joshua Waldrop, Kennewick, WA; Adam Waldrop (Gina) Morgan Hill, Ca.: Katie Morris (Dave) Kennewick, WA. Jack’s grandchildren: Elayna, Benjamin, Tia, Brittney, Jessica, and Cody. He was also Grandpa to Adam, Christian, Briana, Angelic, Joshua, Eliana, and Carson. Jack is survived by several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A special mention to the young men that continued to check on Jack as he was declining, Joseph and his three sons Santos, Carlos and Junior Gutierrez, Chris and Wyatt Woods and Floyd Smith. Thank you to the staff at St Luke’s. Thank you to the nurses and therapists that worked with Jack over the last couple of years. You gave him hope when there was none.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be October 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home (2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls, Idaho). Jack’s family would encourage friends and family to bring their favorite ride (car show car). In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite veteran charity.

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Eunice S. Wellard

Eunice S. Wellard, 100, residing at Bliss (Tuttle) Idaho, passed away in her home on October 2, 2022.

She was born in Norwood Missouri on February 10, 1922. She spent the first nine years of her life living in Missouri at which time her family relocated to the Magic Valley of Idaho. Some years later the family moved to the Lost River area (Bernice) Idaho where she met and Married James Elwin Wellard. They bought a small ranch North of Shoshone Idaho near the Ice Caves where they raised the family. Later, they sold the ranch and moved to Wendell Idaho where the children attended and graduated high school.

After her husband's passing in 1979, Eunice stayed active with travel, sewing, and writing poetry. She became very good at writ ing poetry and became a member of the Cowboy Poets of Idaho where she wound up winning the silver Quill award for excellence in writing. Some of her poems were made into songs and recorded and performed at the gatherings. One of her poems (AMERICAS DAY OF TRIAL) was published in the Pocatello newspaper for which she received a letter of commendation from the Governor of Idaho.

Eunice lived a long and productive life. She was a devout Christian and belonged to the Bliss Community Church for more than forty-five years. She was loved and adored by not only family members but by all who knew her. She will be solely missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Elwin "Bud" Wellard who passed away April 6, 1979.

Eunice has four children, all living, as follows: Kenneth Wellard - residing at Sandy Utah; Donna Byrns - residing at Hagerman (Tuttle) Idaho; Larry Wellard – residing at Bliss – (Tuttle) Idaho; and Verna Prince – residing at Central Point Oregon. She has 10 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 44 great great grandchildren.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 14th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 15th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hagerman American Legion Hall in Hagerman. Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Gary LeRoy Holland

Gary Holland, 79, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his home in Gooding.

Gary was born on August 24, 1943 in Gooding, Idaho, the son of Floyd and Verlene Holland. He was raised and educated in Gooding. Gary married Leona Moody on October 11, 1963.

While growing up in Gooding and attending school, he worked alongside his father on the farm raising row crops and milking cows. After completing his high school years, he joined and eventually took over the farm and dairy. During his off time, he enjoyed fishing at a local reservoir in the foothills above Gooding. In the winter time, he enjoyed taking the family snowmobiling in the hills above Fairfield. In his retirement years, he enjoyed driving around and watching the other local farmers plant, grow, and harvest their crops.

He is survived by his wife - Leona; one son - Greg (Jill) Holland; one daughter - Vicki (John) Johnston and five grandchildren.

No funeral services are scheduled. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

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► Camas County School District is looking to hire a snow removal contractor for the park ing lots this winter. If interested, please contact Tony Brown at 208-764-2472.

► Shoshone School District is now hiring a maintenance employee. Position is fulltime with benefits including health insurance, PERSI retirement and leave time. Please visit the district web site at www.shoshonesd.org for a complete job announcement and applica tion. For questions please call John Larsen at 208-886-2381.

► Camas County School District is seeking a motivational and knowledgeable Girls Var sity High School Basketball coach. Middle/ High School coaching experience is desirable. Application Requirements: District Classified Application Form (www.camascountyschools. org); Resume; Statement of Coaching Philoso phy; Three Letters of Recommendation. Please submit all application requirements and direct questions concerning this position to: Wendy Strickler ● 610 Soldier Road ● Fairfield, Idaho 83327 ● Phone: 208-764-2625 ● wstrickler@ camascountyschools.org

► City of Fairfield is accepting applications for a Public Works Employee. Full time posi tion. Must have a CDL. Applications available at 407 Soldier Road or send Resume to: City Clerk, PO Box 336 Fairfield,ID 83327. 208-7642333. City of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pay DOE.

► Napa Auto Parts in Gooding is seeking a delivery driver and freight handler for their warehouse. Must have a good driving history. Unlimited overtime offered. Alternating 5 and 6 day work weeks. Sundays off. No auto parts experience required but would be helpful. We will train you. Stop by 126 Fourth Ave East.

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FOR SALE

► Bunk beds with 6 drawers 150.00 Baby changing table 25.00  Crib that matches changing table 75.00 small magnavox tv 15.00  small cabinet with marble top and drawer 40.00  doll bunk bed and high chair 10.00. Call Patty at 208-539-4378.

► BEEF for Sale $6/lb. Order 1/4, 1/2, or 1 share of beef. Ready the first of August. Magic Valley producers. Order on our website daltoncattle. com, or call/text 208-490-7583.

► Steel Shipping Containers. 40' and 20' Containers in Stock Now! Call 208-539-2157 now for a quote!

► Golden Years Senior Citizens, Inc. is seeking a part-time assistant cook to help prepare lunch on Mondays and Thursdays at the Richfield Senior Center. Salary and total hours are nego tiable. Call 208-886-2369.

► Plastic Fabrication Technician: High Country Fusion in Fairfield is seeking manufacturing employ ees. Skilled labor is preferred, but we will train. Health and personal ben efits, and Ride-Share transportation program from Jerome, Wendell and Gooding. Pay is Hourly and DOE. Call 208-764-2000 or email to: hc fusionjobs@gmail.com

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.

► Gooding Barbershop has $16 haircut. Offering appointments during the week, Saturday is walk ins. 30 years barbering. Book ahead of time while slots still available. Call 208-329-0933.

Jardin De los Ninos HeadStart in Gooding, Idaho (202 14th Ave E) is looking fill the following positions:

1) Infant Teacher $16.43

2) Preschool Teacher $18.53

1) Classroom floater$13.12

2) Preschool Aides $15.51 For for more information, call 208-934-4631 or goto: www.communitycouncilofidaho. org/apply_today