Courier NEWS Vol 46 Num 44

News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding

Football Quarter Finals this Weekend

This weekend the quarter-final games of the State football tournament will take place in various place across the state.

The Camas Mushers will travel to Lewiston to face off against the Kendrick Tigers on Saturday, November 5th, at 2 p.m.

The Dietrich Blue Devils will be in Pocatello to play Rockland in the Holt Arena at 1:30 on Saturday.

In other sports, the #1 Wendell soccer team took out Kim berly (3-0) and Teton (4-1) to reach the State 3A Championship game against #3 Suger-Salem.

The Wendell team played a tight game to end a great season with a 2nd place finish with a 2-3 loss.

The State Cross Country meet was held on October 29th in Lewiston. While almost a dozen runners from our area competed, only one athlete finished in the top three - Jessica Duran finished 3rd in the Woman's 5000 meter Varsity 2A with a time of 18:52:93.

Voters: Be Vigilant of Election Misinformation

Idaho Secretary of State, Lawerence Denney, has launched a new web portal providing Ida hoans with a means to report election based misinformation. The site (sos.idaho.gov/electionsdivision/election-misinformation-reporting/) encourages Idaho voters to be aware of election misinformation, and to report anything on social media that appears inaccurate or misleading. Examples would include dates of the election, mail ballot rules, ballot information, polling place hours, election night reporting, voting technology, and poll watchers.

“Idahoans are paying close attention to the November 8th General Election, but so are those seeking to interfere with our elections by spreading misinformation,” said Secretary of State Lawerence Denney. “With this new web service, Idaho voters can report social media posts that appear to be misleading, either accidentally or by intent.”

Secretary Denney goes on to say “Once misinformation has been reported, our cyber security team will evaluate the information. If it is determined that the social media post is trying to disenfranchise voters and undermine our democracy, the report will be passed to the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC), who will verify the infor mation and forward it to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for further action.”

Intelligence officials are unanimous in warnings of foreign and domestic actors spreading misinformation ahead of the November 8 General Election. This new web service was created to provide Idaho voters with a single, nonpartisan location to report social media posts that seek to destroy the integrity of Idaho elections.

Idaho Ranks No. 1 In Five Ag Commodities

Idaho ranked No. 1 in the nation in five different ag commod ity categories last year: potatoes, barley, alfalfa hay, peppermint oil and food trout.

The state also ranked No. 2 in the United States in 2021 in sugar beets and hops, No. 3 in milk and cheese production and total milk cows, No. 4 in dry onions, spring wheat and lentils, and No. 5 in dry edible beans, corn silage and dry edible peas.

Idaho ranked in the top 8 nationally in 22 different ag com modity categories last year despite the fact that the total value of agricultural production in Idaho dipped by 1 percent in 2021 compared with 2020.

That decrease on total ag production value was likely a result of last year’s severe drought conditions, which decreased yields and total production for most of the state’s major crops.

Before last year, the total value of Idaho ag production had increased for four straight years.

Idaho’s total agricultural production value in 2021 was $8.32 billion, down 1 percent from the 2020 value of $8.41 billion, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

The total value of all crop production in Idaho last year was $3.3 billion, down 8 percent compared with 2020.

However, the total value of livestock production in Idaho last year was up 5 percent, to $5 billion.

Milk remained the state’s top ag commodity last year in value of production, at $3.1 billion, which was up 3 percent from 2020 and the second highest value of production on record for Idaho milk, behind the 2014 total of $3.2 billion.

Milk production continues to play an ever-increasing role in Idaho’s overall agricultural landscape and represented 37 percent of the state’s total agricultural...

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FREE HAIRCUT & FOOD FOR ALL VETERANS!

The Gooding Barbershop and Broken Bonez BBQ invite ALL veterans down to the barbershop (342 Main Street) Wednesday, November 9th for FREE HAIRCUTS and FREE FOOD! (free to veterans only).

Haircuts from 8 to 4. Food served from 11 to 1 (or until out). Free food will be for all veterans and will be extended to all local first responders as well! If you are a citizen in the area and would like to grab a pulled pork sandwich or shredded brisket sandwich, they will be ofiered to the public at a price of $7 with chips and water included. Please stop by and say hello and give the Gooding Barbershop a huge thank you for making this happen!

WE WANT TO THANK ALL OF OUR VETERANS & GOD BLESS!

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Camas County Republican Central Committee

The Camas County Republican Central Committee has scheduled a meeting for Friday, Novem ber 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a new Chairman. Life long Republican Lee Barron served as Central Committee Chairman for 10 years. We will miss Lee’s experience, knowledge and friendship.

When: Friday November 11

Where: Senior Center

Time: 6:30pm

Attention: All Camas County Veterans

Elmer Miller Post 19 the American American Legion is hosting a free dinner for all Camas County veterans and their spouses on November 11 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Fairfield. Guest speaker in attendance is Captain Monty Ashliman, US Navy, retired, speaking "On serving in today's US Navy, understanding its operational environment and how the Services depend on one another." RSVP no later than November 6 by texting 208 358-3132 or online at: alpost19fairfield.wixsite.com/website-2/event-details/veterans-dinner-2

THANKSGIVING FEAST at the CENTER

Friday, November 4, 2022, from 11:30 to 1:30

Join Us at The CENTER for a Delicious and Delightful Full Thanksgiving Dinner YOU'LL BE REALLY GLAD YOU CAME!

ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAY

This Saturday, Novebem 5th, the Gooding County Museum will host an Antiques Apprisal Day from 12 NOON to 4 p.m. Anything over 50 years of age qualifies - 3 items for $5.

The Museum is located at the south end of Gooding (273 Euskadi Lane) between the Basque Center and the Hospital.

~~~ 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.

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

2023 Gooding Pro Rodeo Pre-Sale Tickets Available Soon!

2023 Gooding Pro Rodeo will be August 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2023 Pre-Sale Tickets Available November 1st thru November 23rd.

2022 Gooding Pro Rodeo ticket holders may purchase the same seats back for the 2023 rodeo. Can purchase only the exact same seats or less seats. No purchasing of additional seats at this time. There is a $4 pre-sale fee per ticket • Available through Fair Office ONLY.

For 80 years, Sweets has been proud to call Shoshone and Lincoln County home. While we have grown and changed, now servicing customers ranging from homeowners and farms to large corporations and all levels of city, county, state and national government throughout Southern Idaho and neighboring states, we have been privileged to remain headquartered in historic Shoshone.

While the turbulent economic realities will continue to affect all of us, we are committed to keep our services as reasonable as possible. To recognize the location of our headquarters, we are implementing the following changes:

• All services performed in Lincoln County will be at our lowest possible rate-not subject to zones based on distance.

• There will be no fuel charges for services in Lincoln County. Senior and Veteran's discounts of 10% on labor are always honored upon request.

Dennis Shaver Bobbie Clark Jon McManus Jeff Heath General Mgr Office Mgr Camel Mgr Excavation Mgr

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

NOVEMBER 5TH & 6TH

The Lincoln County Youth Center will host a Craft Bazaar this Saturday and Sunday - No vember 5th from 9 to 6 and November 6th from 10 to 4.

VENDORS SPOTS ARE FULL 410 South Main Street, Richfield, Idaho Richfield Bible church, will also be attending with their Famous homemade soups & PIES!!

Festival of Tree is Back November 17th - 19th

Jolly Elves needed to DONATE! To pledge your donation, call or text 208-358-2409. All types of donations welcome: Trees, home decor, gift baskets, gift cards, anything holiday related. All Proceeds to Benefit Gooding Schools. Donations needed by November 10th. This year's theme is "Flannel & Frost."

death & service notices

Richard Lee Gates, 80, a recent resident of Twin Falls and formerly of Gooding, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at his residence in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

James Campbell, 83, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at his home in Wendell. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.

Rosa Valenzuela, 65, a resident of Shoshone, Idaho, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at her home in Shoshone. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.

Betty Alice Capin, 98, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at DeSano Place Assisted Care in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

Senior Center Menus

All menus are subject to change without notice.

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

Thursday, Nov 3 (Rich) Ham Sand & Broccoli Cheese S.

Friday, Nov 4 (Sho) Baked Tilapia w/ Fried Potatoes

Monday, Nov 7 (Rich) Goulash

Tuesday, Nov 8 (Sho) Hot Dogs w/ Sauerkraut

Wed, Nov 9 (Sho) Turkey Sand w/ Soup & Pie

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

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

Friday, Nov 4 Thanksgiving Dinner

Tuesday, Nov 8 ELECTION DAY (no meal)

Wednesday, Nov 9 Chili & Cornbread

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Lunch Suggested Donation $5.00

Thursday, Nov 3 Soup & Sandwiches

Monday, Nov 7 Taco Bar

Tuesday, Nov 8 Chicken Soup w/ French Bread Wednesday, Nov 9 Pigs in a Blanket

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Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, Nov 4... Spaghetti Monday, Nov 7... Salisbury Steak Wednesday, Nov 9... Chicken Alfredo

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Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

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Marian Joyce Fromm McDonald

Marian left this earth, on October 9, 2022, on her way to see her Heavenly Father. She was born in Twin Falls to Charlie and Flor ence Prior Fromm on March 30, 1933.

Marian was the oldest of two children, and both she and her sister, Alyce, grew up in Shoshone, where she lived for most of her life. She married Roy McDonald in Elko, Nevada. Marian worked at the Shoshone Living Center for many years but treasured her time as a homemaker.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy, and son Michael William, and granddaughter April Annette Sommer.

She is survived by her sister, Alyce Pauley (John) in Arizona; her children, Doris Sommer (Jim) Twin Falls, Gary McDonald of Shoshone, David (Pam) McDonald of Boise, and Rick McDonald, of Boise; grandchildren Jimmi Nicole Sommer, Shelby Sommer, April Jarvis, (Ryan), Brandon Cooper, Casey Cooper; 10 great grandchildren.

Nyah, Elliot and Ellen Jo Sommer will greatly miss Grandma Marian.

Memorials may be made to Samaritan's Village in Boise, Idaho.

Services were held at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home on October 17, 2022. Those who wish may share memories and condolences on her memorial page at magicvalleyfuneralhome.com

Charles Lee Barron

Charles Lee Barron, of Corral, ID went to be with Jesus on Tues day, October 18, 2022, at The Terraces of Boise in Boise, Idaho.

Born on May 14, 1938 in Twin Falls, ID, he was the first son of Lloyd F. and G. Lenore Barron. He was raised on the Camas Prairie as a farmer and rancher, and followed his father and grandfather into service in the Idaho State Legislature, serving as representative for District 22. He excelled academically, earning three degrees from the University of Idaho in geological and metallurgical engineer ing. He was an inventor, an orator, a SuperCub pilot, a hunter, a teacher, a mechanic, a writer, a grandpa, and an enthusiastic (if really bad) golfer. He was full of life and loved his friends, family, and the beautiful State of Idaho. He loved to talk politics and was active in preserving the conservative principles of government up until the very end. Dad, we're all going to miss you tremendously!

Survivors include his eldest son Lloyd E. Barron of Boise, his wife Nenita, and children Connor and Athena; Christopher C. “Kit” Barron of Nashville, his wife Rosa, and children Alexander, Isa bella, and Orion; Pamela A. Gadd of Boise, her husband Ray, and step-children Ray and Brittney; sister Beccie Hackett of Boise as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, step-mother Veronica H. Barron, brother Harold Lloyd Barron, and brother Jon Hoffman Barron.

A memorial and service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the High School Gymnasium, 610 Soldier Road in Fairfield, Idaho. Directly following will be a lunch at the Fairfield Senior Center.

Please visit Charles’s memorial webpage at bowmanfuneral.com

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Keegan Carl Anderson, of Boise and formally of Wendell, was born May 28, 1991, in Jerome, Idaho to Kenny Anderson and Tammy (Pinkston) Martinez. Keegan attended school in Wendell until his senior year when he wanted to enjoy his senior year with his mom in Middleton, Idaho.

Keegan was always busy doing activities. He participated in Boy Scouts, taekwondo, and swim team while in elementary school. Keegan loved to skateboard and was always building contrap tions to skate on. Keegan was baptized at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wendell, where he attended catechism. He also loved attending family night at the New Life Community Church in Wendell and hardly ever missed a Wednesday night.

Keegan was a gifted athlete. He inherited his dad's love for baseball and softball and knew he could set aside life's pain when he was on the field. Keegan also played football and basketball while attending Wendell schools. When he moved to Middleton, he had the opportunity to play football and baseball on a new level. While on the Middleton football team he was able to participate in their play-off games. After Keegan graduated from high school, he continued his love for baseball and played in many softball tournaments in Idaho, Nevada.

He shared the love of Honda cars, with his brother Kenny. Keegan loved rescuing dogs and cats and making them family.

Keegan was a hard worker. He helped his dad on the farm when he was younger. He also had the opportunity to work alongside his brother, John Perez, and learn how to install pools and tile. These skills came easily to him.

Keegan spoke from his heart. He was honest and always would let us know his regrets and goals. His smile and laugh were big and his heart even bigger.

Keegan leaves behind a lot of broken hearts: his dad - Kenny (Tami) Anderson, his brother Kenny and sister Camas Anderson all of Wendell; his mom - Tammy (Gilbert) Martinez of Nampa; his brother - John (Desiree) Perez and niece Jaylin Perez and nephew Tommy Perez of Nampa; his Uncle Greg Anderson of Seattle, Washington; his brothers - Adrian and Jarred Mar tinez. Keegan also leaves behind his girlfriend - Chalandrea Declue and her daughters Aiyhannah Declue and Brynleigh Declue and son Bryson Declue. In the seven months' time that they dated, Keegan attended the children's events and planned on teaching them the love of softball.

Keegan was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents - Carl Anderson and Margaret Jordan Anderson, Marjean Cleek Anderson; and maternal grandparents - Thomas and Alice Pinkston.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.

The family would like to invite everyone to The Hummingbird House at 125 7th Ave. West in Gooding following the services.

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

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Wilma V Showers

Wilma V Showers 86-year-old a resident of Hagerman, formally from Bliss, passed away on Oc tober 20, 2022, at her daughter Carol Wood and Rod Hess' home in Hagerman with her daughters by her side.

She was born on February 23, 1936, to William A Wilson and Jeannette C Wilson in Jackson, Wyoming.

Wilma is survived by: a sister-in-law - Geri Wilson of Ennis, Montana; a brother - Gene Wilson of Burns, Wyoming; a sisterJanet Ellis (Boyd) of Brigham City, Utah; three daughters - Cindy Lohmann (James) of Jerome, Idaho, Connie Connell (Rick) of Shoshone, Idaho, and Carol Wood (Rod Hess) of Hagerman, Idaho; and four step-children - Carla Blackburn (Gale) of Hunt erville, North Carolina, Tana McDowell of Seattle, Washington, Carmen Showers, and Frank Showers, Jr "Bud"(Sherry) of Hager man, Idaho; 23 grandchildren - Kirby Gough(Jess) of Twin Falls, Idaho, Tyler Fernalld of Pendleton, Oregon, Lindsey Calcagni of Jerome, Idaho, Robby Connell (Becci) of Wendell, Idaho, Casey Connell (LaVone) of Shoshone, Idaho, Corey Connell (Katie) of Richfield, Idaho, Randy Connell (Breanna) of Richfield, Idaho, Dusty Connell (Debra) of Shoshone, Idaho, Nikele Wood (Dan Laferty) of Hagerman, Idaho, Wendy Wood of Las Vegas Nevada, Shawn Wood (Rina) of LaVernia, Texas, Scott Wood (Olivia) of Kimberly, Idaho, Angela Giles (Jared) of Corona, California, Dustin Wood (Anjelica) of Wamsutter, Wyoming, Mandy Legar reta (Miguel) of Boise, Idaho, Rhett Wood (Whitney) of Austin, Texas, Dylan McDowell of Boise, Idaho, John Genta of Twin Falls, Idaho, Michelle McMinn of Buhl, Idaho, William Showers of Hagerman, Idaho, and Katelin Showers of Hagerman, Idaho; 43 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren, and one more on the way.

Wilma is preceded in death by: her parents - William A Wilson and Jeannette Wilson; a brother - Vernon Wilson; beloved hus band - Frank Showers; sister-in-law - Coleen Wilson; grandson - Tobey Connell; granddaughter - Pamela Connell Ruffing; and great grandsons - Ethan Connell and Tobi Connell.

Wilma Shower's celebration of life was held Friday, October 28, 2022, at the American Legion Hall in Hagerman, Idaho. A private family burial took place immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hager man American Legion Auxiliary.

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

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...Idaho Ranks No. 1 continued

production value in 2021. That was up from 36 percent in 2020 and 35 percent in 2019.

Cattle and calves remained in the No. 2 spot in Idaho for total value of production at $1.42 billion in 2021, up 13 percent from 2020.

Potatoes kept the No. 3 spot and remained Idaho’s top crop with a total value of production of $1.12 billion in 2021. That was a 14 percent increase over the 2020 total and a record, surpassing the previous high of $1.04 billion set in 2019.

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Hay came in at No. 4 with $946 million in total production value 2021, an increase of 16 percent over 2020, and wheat ranked No. 5 in the state with a total value of production of $529 million, down 8 percent from the previous year.

The NASS value of production report differs slightly from farm cash receipt rankings because the value of production rankings include those parts of a crop that are used on the farm and not sold. For example, a lot of hay is used on the farm and does not show up in the rankings for farm cash receipts, which is the money producers receive for their product.

That’s why wheat ranks ahead of hay in the Idaho farm cash receipts rankings.

Those top 5 commodities – milk, cattle and calves, potatoes, hay and wheat – had a combined value of $7.1 billion, which accounted for 85 percent of the state’s 2021 production value for all ag commodities.

Those same five commodities accounted for 79 percent of the total value of Idaho agricultural production in 2020.

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Rounding out the Top 10 Idaho ag commodities list in 2021 were sugar beets at No. 6 with $243 million, down 33 percent from 2020, barley ($239 million, down 12 percent), corn for grain ($149 million, up 20 percent), hops ($104 million, up 5 percent) and onions ($64 million, up 11 percent).

The total value of Idaho hop production topped $100 million for the first time last year and that Idaho ag commodity has increased in total value for nine straight years.

Idaho took over the No. 1 spot in the U.S. in 2020 for alfalfa hay production, which is prob ably no big surprise given the state’s sizable milk and cattle industries. Idaho ranked No. 3 in that category in 2019, behind Montana and California.

Idaho ranks No. 3 nationally in total number of milk cows and No. 11 in cattle and calves.

Idaho is a big cattle state and alfalfa hay plays a major role in feeding those animals, said Twin Falls County farmer Larry Hollifield. “We have a lot of animals to feed in Idaho,” he said.

The state’s cooler climate makes Idaho a great place to grow alfalfa hay, said Bannock County hay farmer Fred Burmester. And in East Idaho, the higher altitude is also favorable to growing hay, he added. “That’s where you get your quality from, the higher altitude,” he said. Between the cooler nights and higher altitude, “that brings the relative feed value of your hay up.”

“It has a lot to do with the weather,” said Twin Falls County farmer Rick Pearson. “It’s because of our climate – warm days and cool nights.”

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The total value of agricultural production in Idaho dipped by 1 percent in 2021 compared with 2020, a result of last year’s severe drought conditions, which decreased yields and to tal production for most of the state’s major crops. Despite that production decline, Idaho ranked in the top 8 nationally in 22 different ag commodity categories last year.

Rural & Underserved Educator Incentive Program

Idaho Educators working in rural or underserved school districts or charter schools are now able to apply for funding to help pay student loans or costs of additional education such tuition for a master’s degree.

The State Board of Education’s Rural and Underserved Educator Incentive Program was created by the Legislature’s passage of Senate Bill 1290, which was signed into law by Idaho Governor Brad Little last spring.

The program creates an incentive for educators to accept and stay in teaching positions in rural and high-need school districts and charters where it is often difficult to recruit and retain new teachers.

The program will provide direct repayment of educational loans or reimburse education-related expenses such as costs for additional degrees or career technical certifications.

Eligible teachers can receive up to $12,000 over four years for eligible loans and expenses. The breakdown is as follows: First year – $1,500 Second year - $2,500 Third year - $3,500 Fourth year - $4,500 Total - $12,000

Apply or learn more about Idaho Rural and Underserved Educator Incentive Program at the Idaho State Board of Education website: https://boardofed.idaho.gov

The first round of applications are due by December 9, 2022. Chosen applicants will be notified by the end of the calendar year.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 21st day of Nov, 2022 at 10:00am or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of this hearing is for the Camas County Board of Commissioners and the public to consider the Planning and Zon ing Commission's recommendation to supplement the subdivision ordinance with an expiration date on preliminary plats.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00pm Nov 11th, 2022 at P.O. Box 430, Fair field, 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.

Leo Cavanaugh - P&Z Administrator published on October 2, 9 & 16, 2022

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 ESTATES OF: ) Case No. JACQUELINE MAY ROBINSON and ) CV24-22-626 GEORGE E. ROBINSON, ) NOTICE TO ) CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Susan M. Robinson has been appointed Personal Representatives 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 pub lication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Susan M. Robinson, Personal Repre sentative of the Estate, or at HOBDEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, P.O. Box 176, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or filed with the Court. Dated this 28th day of October, 2022.

Craig D. Hobdey

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Public Notice is hereby given, that the Board of County Commissioners of Camas County, Idaho will hold a hearing for the purpose of adjusting the 2021-2022 Budget, beginning at 10:00 AM on November 7, 2022 in the Camas County Courthouse Annex, Commissioner’s Room. Please call (208) 764-2242 prior to the hear ing in order to acquire accommodations for individuals needing assistance or who qualify under the ADA. ADJUSTED

BUDGET ADJUSTMENT BUDGET

1. Current Expense $0.00 $4,560.00 $4,560.00 104.445.01.001.00 Courthouse Janitor

2. Current Expense $0.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 104.415.04.001.00 Assessor Mapping

3. Ambulance $10,000.00 $5,700.00 $15,700.00 119.819.05.001.00 Fire Dept Contribution

4. Ambulance 119.819.04.002.00 new vehicle $125,000.00 $106,372.00 $231,372.00

5. Current Exp Engineering 104.485.05.025.00 $1200.00 $22,285.00 $23,485.00

6. Health Bldg Utilities 110.810.05.098.00 0.00 $2,610.00 $2,610.00

7. Current Exp Election Printing 104.430.03.002.00 $3000.00 $3036.0 $6036.00

DATA ENTRY CHANGES/CORRECTIONS

I Stars to Odyssey Balance was brought to 0.00 as of March 2018 – these funds are to be brought to 0.00 in AS400 Accounting System for yearend FY2022 with outside auditor over view: 122.822.05.001 <37,500.00> 103.303.00.098 18,750.00 104.304.00.098 18,750.00

CONCEALED WEAPONS MISCODED MULITPLE YEARS 2022 103.303.00.014 392.10

Sheriff’s Ziply Phone Line Coded to E911 2022 122.822.05.001 <392.10> 2021 103.410.03.006.00 <2,529.61> Debit 103.303.00.014 563.43 120.820.03.006.00 2,529.61 Credit 122.822.05.001 <563.43> 2020 103.303.00.014 942.00 Indigent Final available balance transfer to 122.822.05.001 <942.00>

Current Expense for 2022 2019 105.305.00.097.00 <128,772.22> Indigent (closed) 103.303.00.014 746.25 104.304.00.098.00 128,772.22 Current Expense 122.822.05.001 <746.25>

2018 Annual Transfer Excess Fund 103.303.00.014 847.00 108.308.00.098.00 <40,000.00> District Court 122.822.05.001 <847.00> 103.303.00.098.00 20,000.00 Justice Dept

2017 104.304.00.098.00 20,000.00 Current Expense 103.303.00.014 99.35 122.822.05.001 <99.35>

Idaho Code §§ 31-1605, authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to adjust the budget as adopted during the year to reflect unscheduled revenues or carry forward funds from governmental and other sources, provided that there is no increase in anticipated property taxes. The expenditure of these funds will be at no additional cost to the taxpayers of Camas County.

Katherine Rablin - Camas County Clerk published on Oct 26 and Nov 2, 2022

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NOTICE OF ELECTION - LINCOLN COUNTY, IDAHO

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Idaho Code §34-602 and §34-1406, that on November 8, 2022 from 8:00a.m.until 8:00 p.m. of said day the following elections will be held in Lincoln County.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002, each of the polling places includes parking spaces, path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas accessible to individuals with disabilities.

General Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for County, State and Federal offices at the following polling places:

Shoshone Precinct, Lincoln County Community Building at 201 S. Beverly, Shoshone

North Shoshone Precinct, Shoshone City and Rural Fire Department No. 2, 702 West 620 North, Shoshone

Richfield Precinct, Richfield Senior Center, 130 South Main, Richfield

Dietrich Precinct, Dietrich LDS Church, 181 W 650 E, Dietrich

Kimama Precinct, Dietrich LDS Church, 181 W 650 E, Dietrich

Early Voting Polling place - Lincoln County Courthouse, 111 West B St, Suite C, Shoshone

Sample ballots are available at the office of the Lincoln County Clerk, 111 West B St, Suite C, Shoshone and www.lincolncountyid.us. For accessibility information contact Clerk’s office at 886-7641.

Cindi Sievers, Lincoln County Clerk

NOTICE OF ELECTION - CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO

The General Election will be Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Polling places are as follows:

Precinct # 1 - Legion Hall 114 East Camas Ave., Fairfield, Id

Precinct # 2 - Camas County Senior Center 127 West Willow Ave., Fairfield, Id

Any person who is physically unable to vote at his/her designated polling place may contact the County Clerk for an absentee electors ballot.

NOTICE OF ELECTIONS - GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO GENERAL ELECTION & HAGERMAN CITY SPECIAL BOND ELECTION NOVEMBER 8, 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that the County of Gooding will be conducting elections to be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022. The polls will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on said day at the following places designated by the Board of County Commissioners of Gooding County Idaho.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN: that in accordance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002 each of the polling places includes parking spaces, path of travel, entrances, exits and voting areas accessible to individuals with disabilities.

GOODING COUNTY

#2 GOODING CITY Gooding County Extension Office

203 Lucy Lane, Gooding Fairgrounds

#3 GOODING RURAL Gooding County Flower Bldg.

203 Lucy Lane, Gooding Fairgrounds

#4 WENDELL CITY American Legion Hall

610 W Main Street, Wendell

#5 WENDELL RURAL Wendell Senior Center

380 1st Ave E, Wendell

#6 BLISS Bliss Fire Department 120 E U.S. Hwy 30, Bliss

#7 HAGERMAN American Legion Hall 281 State Street N, Hagerman

EARLY VOTING Gooding County Courthouse

Now until Nov. 4, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. 624 Main Street, Gooding

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The following Sample Ballots for the 2022 General Election are combined for Gooding County, Camas County, and Lincoln County. Everyone will vote for United States and State offices, the Constitutional Amendment, and the Advisory Question (page 10). Residents of Lincoln county will vote for Legislative District 26, and residents of Camas and Gooding counties will vote for Legislative District 24 (page 11) as well as their respective counties and/or city. The order of the candidates on these sample ballots may not necessarily reflect the rotation in your precinct on election day.

SAMPLE BALLOT

GENERAL ELECTION ~ NOVEMBER 8, 2022

GOODING COUNTY, LINCOLN COUNTY & CAMAS COUNTY, STATE OF IDAHO

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER: To vote, fill in the oval (●) next to the candidate(s) of your choice, or place and X in the small square at the right of the name(s). If you make a mistake, request a new ballot from an election worker.

CANDIDATES FOR UNITED STATES OFFICE

UNITED STATES SENATOR (Vote for One)

Scott Oh Cleveland (IND)

David Roth (DEM)

Mike Crapo (REP)

Ray J. Writz (CON)

Idaho Sierra Law (LIB)

known as Carta Reale Sierra)

(Write-In)

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SECOND DISTRICT (Vote for One)

Mike Simpson (REP)

Wendy Norman (DEM)

(Write-In)

CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICES

FOR GOVERNOR (Vote for One)

Ammon Bundy (IND)

Chantyrose Davison (CON)

Stephen Heidt (DEM)

Brad Little (REP)

Paul Sand (LIB)

(Write-In)

FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for One)

Scott Bedke (REP)...........................

Terri Pickens Manweiler (DEM)............

Pro-Life (A person, formerly known as Marvin Richardson) (CON)

( Write-In)

FOR SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for One)

Phil McGrane (REP)

Shawn Keenan (DEM)

(WRITE-IN)

STATE CONTROLLER (Vote for One)

Dianna David (DEM) .................. □

Brandon D Woolf (REP) □

Miste Gardner (CON) .................. □

_______(WRITE-IN) □

STATE TREASURER (Vote for One)

Julie A. Ellsworth (REP) □

Deborah Silver (DEM) .................. □

_______(WRITE-IN) □

ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for One)

Tom Arkoosh (DEM) □

Raúl R. Labrador (REP) ..... □

_______(WRITE-IN) □

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (Vote for One)

Debbie Critchfield (REP) ................. □

Terry L. Gilbert (DEM) □

_______(WRITE-IN) □

IDAHO ADVISORY QUESTION

Do you approve or disapprove of the State of Idaho using the record budget surplus to refund $500 million back to hardworking Idaho taxpayers, cut ongoing income taxes by more than $150 million, and put more money in our classrooms by increas ing education and student funding by a record $410 million?

Your approval of this effort would combat historic inflation by returning money to the taxpayers, cre ating a simple flat tax, and making the single larg est investment in public education in Idaho history.

APPROVE

DISAPPROVE

IDAHO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

SJR 102

Legislative Council’s Statement of Meaning, Purpose, and Result to Be Accomplished

Currently, the Legislature may meet in a special session only upon call of the Governor. The proposed amendment would allow the Legislature to convene itself in special session if 60% of the members in each house submit a petition to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The petition must specify the subjects to be addressed in the special session, and only those subjects could be considered during the special session.

The amendment also requires the Legislature to hold an organizational session in December following a general election. The purpose of the organizational session is to prepare for the upcoming regular session. The proposed amendment would formalize in the Idaho Constitution the Legislature’s longstanding practice of holding an organizational session.

QUESTION

“Shall Section 8, Article III, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho be amended to provide that the Legislature must convene in organizational sessions commencing on the first Thursday of December after the general election, unless a different day shall have been appointed by law, and in special session by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives no later than fifteen days following the receipt of a joint written petition of at least sixty percent of the membership of each house specifying subjects to be considered, and to provide that the Legislature shall have no power in such a special session to consider or pass any bills or resolutions on any subjects other than those specified in the petition and those necessary to provide for the expenses of the session?”

CANDIDATES FOR LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OFFICES

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 24

STATE SENATOR (Vote for One)

Glenneda Zuiderveld (REP)

(WRITE-IN)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A (Vote for One)

Chenele Dixon (REP)

(WRITE-IN)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B (Vote for One)

Steve Miller (REP)

(WRITE-IN)

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 26

STATE SENATOR (Vote for One)

○ Laurie Lickley (REP)

Ron C. Taylor (DEM)

(WRITE-IN)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A (Vote for One)

○ Ned Burns (DEM)

○ Mike Pohanka (REP)

(WRITE-IN)

STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B (Vote for One)

○ Karma Metzler-Fitzgerald (DEM)

○ Jack Nelsen (REP)

(WRITE-IN)

GOODING COUNTY CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES

COUNTY COMMISSIONER SECOND DISTRICT

4 Year Term (Vote for One)

Mark E Bolduc (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT 2 Year Term (Vote for One)

Ron Buhler (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Vote for One)

○ Denise Gill (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY TREASURER (Vote for One)

○ Christina “Tine” Wines (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY ASSESSOR (Vote for One)

○ Justin L. Baldwin (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY CORONER (Vote for One)

○ Patrick J. Curtis (REP)

○ ______(WRITE-IN)

NONPARTISAN BALLOT

FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE

Shall Magistrate Casey Robinson of Gooding County of the 5th Judicial District be retained in office?

CAMAS COUNTY

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES

COUNTY COMMISSIONER SECOND DISTRICT

4 Year Term (Vote for One)

Marshal Ralph (REP) ........ □ (WRITE-IN) □

COUNTY COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT 2 Year Term (Vote for One) Travis Kramer (REP) □ (WRITE-IN) □

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Vote for One) Brianna Walter (REP) □ (WRITE-IN) □

COUNTY TREASURER (Vote for One) Deanna L. Hoskinson (REP) □ (WRITE-IN) □

COUNTY ASSESSOR (Vote for One) Lynn McGuire (REP) □ (WRITE-IN) □

COUNTY CORONER (Vote for One) Wesley A. Walker (REP) ... □ (WRITE-IN) □

General Election

to Vote

8th

LINCOLN COUNTY

CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY OFFICES

COUNTY COMMISSIONER SECOND DISTRICT

4 Year Term (Vote for One)

Rebecca Wood (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT

2 Year Term (Vote for One)

Nathan W. Schutte (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT (Vote for One)

Cindi Sievers (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY TREASURER (Vote for One)

Ann Youts (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY ASSESSOR (Vote for One)

Linda D. Jones (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

COUNTY CORONER (Vote for One)

Mike Piper (REP)

______(WRITE-IN)

HAGERMAN CITY BOND SPECIAL REVENUE BOND ELECTION

City of Hagerman - Gooding County, Idaho November 8, 2022

Shall the City of Hagerman, Idaho, be authorized to incur an indebtedness and to issue and sell it's revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000 to pay the cost of constructing improvements to the water system of the city, said bonds to be payable solely from water system revenues, over a term which may be less than but which shall not exceed forty (40) years, as more fully provided in Ordinance NO. 1094?

The purpose for which the proceeds of the bonds will be used is for improvements to the water system, to include an increase in water supplies, disinfection, storage,

pumping, additional distribution lines, and controls. The City currently has outstanding long-term indebtedness of $2,303,494 paid solely from wastewater system revenues. Since the bond will be paid solely from water revenues, there will be no tax authorized on any taxable assessed value.

The interest rate anticipated on the proposed bonds is 3.50%. The total principal amount to be repaid over the life of the bonds is $4,800,000; the total interest estimated to be paid over the life of the bonds is $4,113,516; the total amount estimated to be repaid over the life of the bonds is $8,913,516. The bonds will be payable over a term which may be less than but which will not exceed forty (40) years.

IN FAVOR OF issuing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000

AGAINST issuing revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,800,000

PUZZLES

CAMAS COUNTY

PROBATION OFFICER OPENING

• Must be 21 years of age

• Must pass background check including fingerprints

• Must pass POST 08/06/2023 to 09/01/2023 Adult Probation Academy

• Must pass POST 06/01/2023 to 06/23/2023 Juvenile Probation Academy

Duties include monitoring juvenile and adult offenders in ensuring their compliance with court ordered probation. Hours are flex ible and include computer reporting.

Approximately 20 hours a month starting at $15.00 an hour – applications available online or at the Camas Courthouse. Position open until filled.

► City of Fairfield is looking for a seasonal employee for the winter months. Hours may vary depending on conditions. Applications may be picked up at 407 Soldier Road (City Office) or call Mickey @208 764-2333.

► The Bliss School District is seeking a Fulltime Special Education Para-professional aide. For more information contact Michele Elliott, Clerk, Bliss School District #234, P.O. Box 115, Bliss, ID 83314 phone (208) 352-4447. Applica tion available at www.bliss234.org. EOE

► 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.

FOR SALE

► Snow-blowers for Sale. Dependable, light to medium duty. Most have electric start. Email for detailed list. Fairfield Mow & Snow. Call, text or email: (208) 283-6221 snewpzer@yahoo.com

► Green 1997 Saturn SW2 Station Wagon with set of Winter Tires on wheels.Manual Transmission, runs like a sewing machine, 231,916 miles $1,500. Contact Ben at 612-247-9768.

► Bunk beds with 6 drawers 125.00 Baby changing table 25.00  small magnavox TV 15.00

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.

SERVICES

► Fairfield Mow & Snow. Local service for snow-blowers, lawn equipment and more! Call, text or email: (208) 283-6221 snewpzer@ yahoo.com

► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in any thing: 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.

► Camas County School District is seeking a Girls Assistant Var sity High School Basketball coach. Middle/High School coaching experience is desirable. The best candidate will demonstrate high levels of planning and preparation to motivate students to appreciate basketball. Application Requirements: US citizenship or appropriate residence or work visa; District Classified Application Form (www. camascountyschools.org); Resume; Copy of Teaching Certificate (if applicable); Statement of Coaching Philosophy; Three Letters of Rec ommendation. Please submit all application requirements and direct questions concerning this position to: Wendy Strickler at 610 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho 83327. Phone: 208-764-2625 Fax: 208-764-2625

Yellow School Bus For Sale

Bids are being accepted for a 77 Passenger Thomas Built school bus. 2007 with 124,610 miles, Mercedes Benz Engine with an Alison Transmission, Needs new batteries.

Bids accepted until November 28th, 12:00

Noon. Turn in bids at Gooding School District Office - 507 Idaho Street.

If office is closed, place bid through mail slot in the front door. Mini mum Bid Price $4500. Contact Gooding School District at 208-9344321 Ext 3380 with any questions or to see the bus.