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Wendell Boys Take Soccer Championship
The Wedell Trojans took the 4A State Championship with wins over Weiser (5-3), McCall-Donnelly (1-0), and 1-0 in the championship game against CDA Charter. In other sports, the State Football tournaments begin this weekend. #2 Dietrich will host Cascade this Friday, November 8th, at 6:00 p.m. #4 Hagerman will play in Valley this Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Idaho Power Seeks Rate Increase
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host customer hearings in early December to take testimony on an application from Idaho Power to change the rates it charges customers. The utility said its application focuses on recovering costs associated with infrastructure investments and labor expenses that were not included in the company’s last rate case. If the commission approves the request, the average Idaho residential customer using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of approximately $7.48. The commission can approve, deny or modify the application. Those interested in submitting testimony for the record can do so by attending a customer hearing in Twin Falls or in Boise. The Twin Falls hearing will be held December 2nd at the Twin Falls American Legion Hall (447 Seastrom Street) from 4 to 7 p.m. Those interested in listening to the hearing can do so by calling 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2861 889 4514 when prompted. The Boise hearing will be held on December 3rd at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A) from 4 to 7 p.m. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony. To listening to this hearing, call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2869 194 4770 when prompted. The commission is accepting written comments on Idaho Power’s application until Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Comments are required to be filed through the commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To submit comments using the commission website, please visit puc.idaho.gov and click on the “Case Comment Form” link on the upper left side of the page. Please use case number IPC-E-24-07 when filling out the form. The commenter should also include their name and address. If using e-mail, send comments to the commission secretary and Idaho Power at: secretary@puc.idaho.gov. Commenters should include their name, address and case number IPC-E-24-07. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission at: P.O. Box 83720 - Boise, ID 83720, or to Idaho Power - P.O. Box 70 - Boise, ID 83707. Those submitting comments through the mail are required to include their name, address and case number IPC-E-24-01.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
November 6, 2024
Vol 48 Num 45
New Curriculum Option Available to Idaho Classrooms
Districts and charters in Idaho now have access to additional ways to support core classroom curriculum with supplementary resources from PragerU Kids, available for use free of charge. PragerU Kids lesson plans are developed to cover multiple K-12 educational standards in lessons that are engaging, interactive and teach foundational knowledge in subjects ranging from civics to financial literacy. (All instructional materials are available to the public online.) Additionally, the Idaho Legislature’s 2024 House Concurrent Resolution 25 calls for schools to adopt age-appropriate Holocaust educational resources. As part of the informational package, PragerU Kids has provided the Idaho Department of Education with newly developed Holocaust resources that help meet the goals of this resolution. “Offering Idaho districts and charters supplementary options that work in their classrooms means making a variety of resources available for use, and is work we have engaged in for nearly two years,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield. “Local boards choose educational materials that are right for their schools and communities and this option from PragerU Kids is another way for school leaders to make informed decisions as they seek ways to best support student learning.” This new curriculum is not without its detractors. Just two months ago, a group in Boise formed a nonprofit organization called the Council for Holocaust Awareness of Idaho (CHAI) to combat what they call "misinformation." The executive director and co-founder, Kali Cusimano, claims that materials from sources like PragerU often lack the necessary context, which can lead to misunderstandings and harmful narratives about the Holocaust and antisemitism. For context... Kali Cusimano is a member of Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, a liberal/progressive Jewish congregation in Boise. Dennis Prager (founder of PragerU) was an outspoken supporter of Soviet Jews facing repression during the 1960s and 70s. In 1983, he published a highly acclaimed book " Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism." He has also served on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council.