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Soldier Mountain to Host Training Camps for U.S. Ski & Snowboard
from Tony Harrison - Ski Idaho
The Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals at Sun Valley Resort in March isn't the only event drawing members of U.S. Ski & Snowboard to Idaho this winter. Nearby Soldier Mountain just signed an agreement with the slopestyle teams for the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team and the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team to host the inaugural annual training camps in December and late March.
The Southern Idaho ski area, best known as the resort actor Bruce Willis used to own, will build a training facility for the slopestyle teams to train on as part of the Soldier Mountain Snow Training Center, which serves competitive athletes throughout the Western U.S. Designed by world-renowned terrain park builder Charles Beckinsale, the site will support the slopestyle teams' needs for large-scale jumps, which are part of competition but not widely available to train on. Beckinsale will personally construct the training facility on the run Canyon underneath the High Trail Express Lift (Chair 1).
The three-year partnership has allowed Soldier Mountain to enhance its snowmaking system, with the resort recently acquiring new state-of-the-art TechnoAlpin TR10 snow guns. The move doubles Soldier Mountain's snowmaking capacity and will ensure skiers and riders enjoy full top-tobottom coverage on the runs North Ridge and Canyon.
"This is a huge win for a small, independent ski resort like Soldier Mountain," GM David Alden said. "One of the things that makes Soldier Mountain so attractive is that we're small enough to be nimble and eager to try new things. And U.S. Ski & Snowboard's financial and philosophical commitment to a small ski area like Soldier Mountain will ensure we offer a sustainable domestic training venue for the world's best snowsports athletes for many years to come."
Leadership at U.S. Ski & Snowboard concur.
Teaming up with a small mountain complements U.S. Ski & Snowboard's affiliation with the Indy Pass, with Soldier Mountain one of seven Idaho Indy Pass partners. And the resort's proximity to Utah -- Soldier Mountain is less than 5 hours by car from U.S. Ski & Snowboard's headquarters in Park City -- eases logistics and is a good fit with the team's Easy Green environmental initiative by reducing the carbon footprint of its training.
"Soldier Mountain has presented us with a unique opportunity to build world-class jumps in the USA at a time of year that will give our Slopestyle teams a huge advantage going into the competition season," Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team Sport Director Rick Bower said. Stifel U.S. Freeski Team Sport Director Skogen Sprang agreed, adding the teams are "excited to explore a new location that is so passionate about freeskiing and...
November 20, 2024 Vol 48 Num 47
Dietrich & Carey For Championship
On Friday, the Dietrich Blue Devils took out Tri-Valley 71 to 40 in the 1A semifinal football game sending them to the State Championship game this Thursday at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello. They will face off against long time rival, the Carey Panthers who crushed Garden Valley 70 to 0 last Friday. The 1A Championship game will begin at 7:00 p.m.
In 2A football, the Hagerman Pirates ended their season with a 22 to 50 loss against #1 Butte County.
November Small Business
Soldier Mountain Highlands & Huns
Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Soldier Mountain Highlands and Huns in Fairfield as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for November 2024. SMH Ranch will be recognized for its contribution to Idaho in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate.
"Dennis Stitt founded Soldier Mountain Highlands and Huns, a 120-acre Scottish Highland cattle ranch at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains, to promote a healthy lifestyle and preserve the heritage of small farmers and ranchers," said Risch. "Through his work, Dennis is feeding the world one steak at a time and mentoring fellow veterans interested in agriculture."
Idaho is consistently ranked one of the best places in the country to do business. Each month, Senator Risch selects an Idaho small business that exemplifies the Idaho values of hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional commitment to the community.
Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings
Gooding Gobbler:
Get out your running shoes for this year's Gooding Gobbler (5K Run/Walk) held Thanksgiving Morning. Proceeds will benefit Gooding High School Softball. Entry fees are $5 (13+) and $10 (6-12). Contact Emily Graybeal at 208-539-1235 or goto their facebook page.
Tree Lightings:
The Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding will hold their annual Tree Lighting on Friday, November 29th, starting at 5:00 p.m. Join the fun with carols, campfires and cookies. Hang an ornament for a loved one. Lights go on at 6:00 p.m.
The City of Wendell will hold a Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on November 29th as well. Parade begins at 6 p.m. and ends at the Flag Plaza on Idaho Street where the tree lighting will take place at 7 p.m. To join the parade, contact Kristie Sutton at 208-539-3058.
The Fairfield Community will be holding their annual Tree Lighting on December 6th from 5 to 8 p.m. along with the Chili Contest. The Christmas Craft Bazaar will be held on December 6th & 7th at the Legion Hall. Call 208-320-6962 for more information.
The Gooding Holiday Kick-off will be held December 7th. Tree Lighting will be at the courthouse at 6 p.m. and Santa will be there from 5:30 to 6:30. At 6:30, grab a spot on Main Street for the Holiday Light Parade. For more information and to join the parade, contact the Gooding Chamber at: goodingcoc@ gmail.com or message them on their facebook page.
GRANT WRITING 101+
On Saturday, November 23rd, instructors from CSI will be at Camas Conservation District office (403 W Soldier Road in Fairfield) to present Grant Writing 101+.
Learn how to write a successful proposal from start to finish. Learn how to track relevant grant opportunities (Federal, State, local and Foundation grants). Learn the essential components of a grant proposal, how to develop a budget and analyze cash flow, and how to a plan for grant evaluation.
Preregister by November 21st. Workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 23.
Help your organization and community fulfill needs!
All Are Welcome To Attend
Gooding Alternative Learning Center Report
Across the state of Idaho, there are 68 alternative high schools serving over 9500 students in grades 9-12. Students qualify to attend based on academic and social standards created by the Idaho Department of Education. The goal is to provide an educational environment that helps at-risk students complete the academic and personal growth necessary to become more successful adult citizens.
At the Gooding Alternative Learning Center, we currently serve 34 at-risk students in our fourth year since our creation. In the last three years, we have graduated 23 students that were previously not on schedule to graduate. We anticipate that we will graduate an additional six to eight students during the school year 2024-2025.
Our students are an incredibly diverse group of young people whose strengths and challenges vary greatly. Our teachers work hard to provide instruction that is highly individualized to fit each student's needs.
We also get our students information on career possibilities, including college, employment, military, and technical programs. Many of our past students have found opportunities in these areas and others. Great things are happening at our alternative school!
Ryon Pope - Gooding Schools
...U.S. Ski & Snowboard continued
... snowboarding and are looking forward to seeing what kind of magic Soldier Mountain can make up there." Alden is super stoked about the impact the new training facility will have on rising stars on the snowboard and freeski scene.
"U.S. Ski & Snowboard is dedicated to creating training opportunities at the grassroots level," Alden said. "Bringing a training venue of this magnitude to the western region gives up-and-coming snowboarders and freeskiers who are looking to compete at a higher level but can't afford to travel far to train an unprecedented opportunity to hone their big-air skills. It's like the major leagues building a new stadium for the minor leagues because they realize they need to nurture the next generation of pros."
ABOUT U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, snowboard, freeski, Nordic combined, ski jumping, Para alpine and Para snowboard. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. Visit usskiandsnowboard.org for more information.
Gooding Festival of Trees
The 2024 Gooding Festival of Trees Silent Auction begins this Thursday, November 21st, at 9 a.m. and ends on Saturday, November 23rd at 9:00 p.m. Register now to be ready for the online bidding. https://givebutter.com/c/H3aW5Z/auction. All items can be picked up at the close of the auction at the Hummingbird House. Items will be available to view in person during the festival at the Humming Bird House 125 7th Avenue West.
Six beautifully crafted Christmas trees will be available at the live auction during the Festival Gala Saturday, November 23rd beginning at 6 p.m. Gala tickets available for purchase for $45 and include a festive evening with drinks and a light dinner.
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Cup of Tee by Tee Hurd
One of the directors of the Veteran's Day parade in Boise came to our club (Treasure Valley Antique Power Association) to see if we could join the parade. He felt there wasn't enough representation of our state's agricultural history. After his presentation, we agreed to join the parade for November 2nd. As the current president of our club, I met in Boise to confirm the route and our position in the parade.
We were slated to be in Boise between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Once at the parade route we were supposed to be allowed in the blocked off route to dump off our tractors. Then we were supposed to get our pickups and trailers to another parking spot. After that the drivers were to get back to the tractors. Parade was to start at 10:00 a.m.
Upon meeting in Boise, the logistics were redone. Our position in the parade became the last entry. We were able to park at a parking lot not far from the starting point. As it would turn out, the start would also be the finish. This saved all the jockeying around and the entry into the blocked roadway.
On the morning of the parade, I needed to go to Nampa, Idaho, from Emmett, Idaho, to transfer my tractor to the parade. The tractor was last used in a tractor pull in Nampa. The previous night I had trailered the 1927 Fordson
iron-wheeled tractor to my daughter's place in Boise, a mile from the parade start. My plan was to pull it through the parade.
The night before the parade found rain. The parade day looked promising with good weather according to the weather gurus. When I arrived to get a truck and trailer from work to haul my tractor, I found our equipment lot muddy. It took me an hour to get the truck and trailer about a block through the mud... 6 inches at a time.
With the hour lost, I was unable to get my iron-wheel tractor to the parade lineup schedule. The parade must go on (by the time the parade started I could have got the tractor).
Seven of our club tractors joined the parade. The tractors advised the drivers it was a bit cool, and we drivers took the warning to dress a little warmer before the parade.
We brought up the rear of the parade proudly displaying flags. Nearing half of the parade, our tractors told us rain was coming, contrary to weather forecasters. It started as light rain, but by the time we were nearing the end, it was raining hard. Our tractors were heading to the trucks like horses to the barn.
Regardless of the problems getting to the parade and getting drowned, I was proud to salute our veterans by being in the parade.
Thank you, Veterans.
This is my “Cup of Tee” on parade.
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Lunch: $2 (under 12) $6.00 (12-59) $5 over 60 (suggested)
Thursday, Nov 21 (Rich) Ham Sandwich w/ Veg Soup
Friday, Nov 22 (Sho) Baked Ham & Sweet Potatoes
Monday, Nov 25 (Rich) Spaghetti & Garlic Bread
Tuesday, Nov 26 (Sho) Sweet n'Sour Meatballs w/ Rice
Wed, Nov 27 (Sho) Hamburgers & Tots
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Friday, Nov 22 Meatloaf w/ Mash Potato
Tuesday, Nov 26 Finger Steaks & Fries
Wednesday, Nov 27 Ham Dinner
Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)
Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $6.00
Thursday, Nov 21 Grilled Cheese Sand w/ Soup
Monday, Nov 25 Roast Beef Sandwich
Tuesday, Nov 26 Pizza & Dessert
Wednesday, Nov 27 Turkey Dinner
Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)
Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Friday, Nov 22... Cheeseburgers
Monday, Nov 25... Taco Salad
Wednesday, Nov 27... Thanksgiving Feast
Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)
Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.
Friday, Nov 22... Tater Tot Casserole Monday, Nov 25... Turkey & Dressing & PIE!
This Week’s
obituary
Pauline Louise Fixsen
Pauline “Lou” Fixsen was born in Weiser, Idaho, to Weldon and Edith Holmes. The second of 2 daughters. Only 13 months apart. They have remained way close regardless of distance.
At the age of one, Lou lost her mother in a tragic car accident. At the age of nine, her family left Midvale, Idaho, with the only mother she knew, Fran Lanway Holmes, her dad Bill, sister Billie and headed to Alaska to start a new life. While their dad worked all over the state in construction maintenance. They traveled along and lived in tent camps with school being taught by their mother, who also often cooked for work crews and became known for her innovative use of creating meals with what was at hand. That trait was passed onto Lou. Lou became known for her soups she served to the grandkids in later years. Each being different.
Lou graduated from Cordova, Alaska, and attended the University of Alaska for a short time before living in Unalakleet. In 1941 her family finally decided Lake Minchumina, in the heart of Alaska, would be their permanent home. Bill quit the CCA and they started the only agricultural homestead in Lake Minchumina and later the local power Co. called Simloh Supply while their mother wrote and had a small store called Cache Merchandise. In diaries it was stated as a dream come true for the couple and Lou. By then Billie had married and left home.
Lou excelled in hard work as well as plucking chickens that she sold, and these were skills they all learned, as they had traveled from place to place. Something new was focused on as they moved to a new job site.
While in Minchumina she was married to Wallace G, Fixsen. They met there as he was the new BLM fire control officer, in the Interior of Alaska. Stationed in McGrath. This made Wallace and Lou the first couple married in that area in March of 1953. Though he was a pilot and flew his own plane he borrowed a more comfortable plane to fly them and the minister to Fairbanks, AK, over 150 miles of wilderness to start their life together. While flying they ran out of gas and ended up having to land on a sand bar by the river just short of Fairbanks and radioed for gas. Then continued to Fairbanks making a spot in the newspaper.
They had 2 daughters. When school time came, they relocated with Penny and Leah to Delta Junction, Alaska, where a new BLM fire compound had been established. She enjoyed gardening and building a home there in a new growing community.
On December 25, 1967, they traveled the Alcan Highway and transferred to Shoshone, ID, where he continued to work for the BLM in fire control until his retirement. Following his death of Kidney Failure in the June of 1983 Lou sold her place and moved to Twin Falls where she lived in her corner apartment on Blue Lakes until the age of 92 when she moved to Jerome, ID. Living in DeSano House till the time of her passing.
Her family and home-life were the major focus of her life and she gave all of her creative energy to everything she did, especially cooking, homemaking, gardening, hard work (especially embroidery and knitting), for family as well. She tried to be helpful to those around her as much as possible even into her later years. Taking neighbors to appointments and meals etc.
Lou is survived by her daughters Penny (Tom) Green of Lake Minchumina, Alaska; Leah Fixsen of Gooding, Idaho; Grandchildren: Becky Green of San Tan, AZ, Stacy Moretz (James) of Gooding, Idaho, and Steven (Dayna) of Fairbanks, Alaska; grandchildren Jade and Tyrese Moretz of Gooding, Idaho; and Kyliey Moretz of Wendell, ID; Benjamin and Lydia Green of Fairbanks, Alaska; Sister Billie Naomie Miller of Newton, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services for Lou were held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Wilks Magic Valley Funeral Home in Twin Falls, Idaho. Share memories at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com
Leonard William Brown
Leonard William Brown, 84, a resident of Corral, Idaho passed away, Saturday, November 9th 2024, at home with his family. Leonard was born on November 8th 1940, in Navarro, California, the son of Orin Brown and Laurabelle Price, on his grandmother's couch.
Leonard was the 4th of 8 children and was raised in and around the small logging community of Fort Bragg. Leonard worked hard from an early age and always took great pride and responsibility in being able to provide for the wellbeing of his family. Leonard started his education in the first grade at The Noyo School. He continued his education in Fort Bragg until he graduated from Fort Bragg High School in June of 1959. After graduation, Leonard began his journey of employment working as a firefighter for CAL Fire.
Leonard had known this pretty dark-haired girl for years from school, and one day while she was playing in a swamp, he finally asked her to go out with him. They dated for nearly a year before they decided to marry. He married Celia June Mack on July 16th 1960 in Fort Bragg, California. This began a life of love and dedication that many would benefit from. They always worked hard together and became a great team. Leonard loved Celia, and she continues to love him. He worked in the logging and lumber industries for Scotia Lumber Co, Union Lumber Co, and AJ Gray Lumber Co for several years before starting a new adventure. During this time Leonard and Celia had two beautiful daughters, Lynn in 1961 and Laurie in 1964.
Leonard's next journey came when he began distributing for Ukiah Food Products. This blossomed into a new passion when he purchased a grocery store of his own in the early 1970's. They called it Brown's Market. The store was a family affair; in the early years Leonard could be found in the back butchering meat for sale while little Lynn stood on top of a milk crate to reach the cash register. This grocery store was a staple in the community of Fort Bragg. It was a grocery store, YES, but it was a whole lot more. It had a butcher market and sporting goods shop that would attract people from all around. It was also a place where friends came because of Leonard's charismatic and witty personality. It was very important to the growth of the family. Leonard's first grandchildren could be found roaming the isles of the store until they decided to sell it in 1987. They stayed busy with their 300 head of cattle from Wages Creek to Navarro Ridge, raising their family and other children, and the beginnings of an excavation business. Leonard enjoyed traveling with his family and friends throughout the Pacific Northwest on hunting trips. Leonard and Celia sold the store and moved to Corral, Idaho in the spring of 1987. This risky move was inspired by a Thanksgiving trip the year before when the door of their camp trailer froze shut. Welcome to THE Camas Prairie! They were always busy; he loved working outside with his hands, the land was his passion. They ran cattle in the mountains at the Gooding
Cow Camp, built fences on the most treacherous of slopes, and farmed the prairie. There were never enough hours in the day for Leonard. He was determined to squeeze every drop of daylight out of his day, and well after that... The tractors had headlights! One of Leonard's greatest accomplishments was passing on his work ethic to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with many other people who he cared for throughout his life. Leonard and Celia were always very willing to lend a helping hand. He started Brown's Backhoe service, which soon became a family endeavor as well. His grandchildren and great grandchildren spent many hours helping with the business. He would do anything; he could never say no; he loved the challenge. Leonard loved his family and friends deeply. He always had some smart-ass comment or was quick with several jokes of questionable standing. He had quite the sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Leonard traveled to Africa to hunt. He went for an extended trip and was able to use his excavation experience to build a runway on the ranch where he was staying. He loved the land, the animals, and the people. He went back several times, bringing family along for the adventure. Leonard loved hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
Leonard was very proud of his heritage. He was a Native American and a member of the Wailaki Tribe from Northern CA, and it was very important to him to be part of the Native life. Through his skilled woodworking he made many beds and swings, giving a swing to the Shoshone-Bannock tribe that can still be seen outside of their casino. He continued to run his hoe until he just couldn't do it anymore.
Leonard began his battle with cancer in the summer of 2023. He was a fighter his entire life, so he figured he had this in the bag, and trust me, we all hoped he did too! He fought valiantly for nearly a year and a half before being called home to God.
Leonard is preceded in death by his parents - Orin and Laurabelle; son-inlaws - Peter McGuire and Scott Bertozzi; granddaughter - Samantha Bertozzi, and many other family members.
Leonard is survived by his wife - Celia Brown; two daughters - Lynn McGuire of Corral, ID and Laurie Bertozzi of Ukiah, CA. His grandchildren and great grandchildren - Abbigayle and Chad Lukkasson, their son Rocket of Hailey, ID, Alexis and Dustin Pedrotti, their children Natalia, Dominica, and Carter of Redwood Valley, CA, Richie Dukes of Roseworth, ID, Eric McGuire, his son Fisher of Corral, ID, Anthony Bertozzi, his son Mason of Ukiah, CA, and Adriane and Tony Gonsales of Corral, ID.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, November 16th, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Fairfield. The family will have a celebration of life for Leonard in the Spring of 2025.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your local 4-H or FFA club, as anything Agriculture was where Leonard's heart was tied.
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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: ) Case No.
DONNA LEE ROE and ) CV24-24-00814
JOSEPH ALBERT ROE, JR., ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Husband and Wife, ) (I.C. 15-3-801) Deceased. )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sherry Craig and Peggy Betia has been appointed copersonal representatives of the above-named decedents. All persons having claims against the decedents or the estate 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 be presented to Joseph F. James, of the firm James Law Office, PLLC, 125 Fifth Avenue West, Gooding, Idaho, 83330, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.
DATED this 7th day of November, 2024.
JAMES LAW OFFICE, PLLC
Joseph F. James - Attorney for the Personal Representative
IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS
IN RE: ) Case No. CV13-24-36
Edward Jack Reedy ) NOTICE OF HEARING Legal Name of child ) ON NAME CHANGE
A Petition to change the name of Edward Jack Reedy, a minor, now residing in the City of Fairfield, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Camas County, Idaho. The name will change to Jack Edward Reedy. The reason for the change in name is: to avoid bullying by inadvertent funny name (E. Jack).
A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 10:00 o'clock a.m. on 12/13/2024 at the Camas County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.
Date: 11/1/2024 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT by Julie Storey, Deputy Clerk
death & service notices
Jordan Allen McKinnon, 34, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at his home in Gooding. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Demaray's Funeral Service- Gooding Chapel.
Henry Albert Thrasher, Jr., 89. a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Cremation arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.
Stephen Harry Lawrason, 77, a resident of Bliss, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
Garry Ray Palmer, 76, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission that the following Public Hearing will be held December 10, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m.
NEW ORDINANCE REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Energy Project Ordinance: Upon hearing recommendations from the Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission, the Gooding County Board of County Commissioners will review and adopt an Energy Project Ordinance regarding projects involving wind, solar, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicle charging stations, and relevant emerging technology. Public comment on the ordinance draft is invited.
The ordinance and additional public items published on November 13, 2024 are posted online at: www.goodingcounty.org The applications and ordinance draft are on file with the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and available upon request. Any person(s) may attend the hearings in person and written and/or oral testimony shall be taken. A five-minute time limit on oral testimony of supporters and opponents shall be enforced. Please submit written testimony which is more than one page long to the Planning and Zoning Office by 5:30 p.m. by December 3, 2024.
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the hearing and the general public is invited to attend. This notice is in accordance with Idaho Code § 67-6512 and Gooding County Ordinance 104.
Dated this 7th day of November, 2024 Submitted by: Nancy Eilers, Administrator published on 11/20 & 11/27, 2024 Gooding County Planning & Zoning
Legal Notice
STATE OF IDAHO LAND LEASE OPPORTUNITY
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION OF LEASE
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article IX, § 8 of the Idaho Constitution and Idaho Code §§ 58-307, -310 and -313, the State of Idaho, Department of Lands (hereinafter “IDL”), will accept lease applications for public auctions of the leases set forth below. Lease application deadline for all leases is November 22, 2024 by 5:00 PM.
If more than one application is received for a lease(s), a live auction will take place in the future as determined by IDL. The lease(s) will then be awarded to the bidder who will pay the highest premium bid therefore; annual rental rates have been established by IDL.
Detailed information regarding each lease, including a specific legal description of the property to be leased, rental rates, and instructions to complete application and fee can be obtained by visiting IDL’s website at https://www.idl.idaho.gov/.
Contact Randal Brunmeier at 208-324-2561 for more information.
Lease No.: M=Commercial, Length, AUMs/Acres, County M700098, 20yr, 14,706.47 Acres, Camas, Gooding and Lincoln County
obituary
Jennie Louise Montgomery
Jennie Louise (Smellie) Montgomery was born on a farm west of Buhl, Idaho, on December 2, 1940, to John Ricks Smellie “Jack” and Luella (Hansen) Smellie. Her older siblings are Rex, Bonnie, Dell, and Don, followed by a younger sister Pauline.
She attended the Fairview School and was in the last class to graduate there before the school closed. She graduated from Buhl High School in 1959 and attended Brigham Young University. She was employed by Idaho First National Bank.
On November 2, 1962, Jennie married Monty Bert Montgomery in the Idaho Falls Temple. The two built a home on “the Farm” north of Buhl in the West Point Wendell area. To this union were born Clay Thomas, David Case, Eliecea Lynn, John Robert, and Daniel Francis.
Jennie was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She faithfully served in various responsibilities including Ward and Stake Primary President. She served as the Boy Scouts of America Buhl Troop 5 Advancement Committee Chair from 1979 to 2004. Bert and Jennie served as 11-year-old scout leaders and primary class teachers from 1998 to 2014 taking a brief break to serve eighteen months as missionaries in the Indianapolis, Indiana Mission. The Boy Scouts of America honored Jennie with the Silver Beaver award for her dedication to teaching boys responsibility and the importance of hard work. She brightened many lives with service and homemade cinnamon rolls. Her true calling was as a grandmother, and she loved to be called “Grandma Jennie”.
Jennie was preceded in death by her parents; older siblings; and her beloved husband (August 23, 2024).
She is survived by her younger sister, Pauline (Earland) Smith; children, Clay (Laura) Montgomery of Wendell, Idaho, David (Traci) Montgomery of Ammon, Idaho, Eliecea (Dal) Wheeler of Pocatello, Idaho, John (Valori) of Wichita, Kansas, and Daniel (Meagan) Montgomery of Pocatello, Idaho; 18 Grandchildren; and 16 Great-Grandchildren, Zach Montgomery, Tyler (Audrey) Montgomery, (Boone, Scotlin, Wes, Loxlee, Cal), Mark (Ciarra) Montgomery, (Kyson, Brooks), Maria (Zach) Searle, (Jace, Taya, Stockton), Sierra (Ryan) Schiess, (Jack, Lily), Briana (Evan) Kelley, (Allison, James, Grace, Henry), Shaya (Katherine) Redwine, Taybree, Case, Talen Montgomery, Emilee, Josh, Jordan Wheeler, Damion, Levi Montgomery, James, Audrey, Sam Montgomery.
The family wishes to express love and appreciation to A Bridge Home; Home Health and Hospice. Benita, Hillary, Misty, and additional staff provided excellent care to Jennie. Jennie’s family is grateful to Georgia Hutchinson, who was an answer to a prayer.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 16th, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Buhl. Burial followed at the West End Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Jennie’s memorial webpage: www.farmerfuneralchapel.com
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► 1983 Holiday Ramber, 35' trailer with wood stove. $1200 OBO. Call James at 208-320-3829 or 208-721-8660.
► Heavy Duty Corral Panel: 6' tall by 12 long. Call Pete at 208-539-4498.
► Leer Truck Shell. Fits Sidestep Chevy S10 (1998–2004). Call Ed at 208-246-9999. Make an offer.
FUNITURE FOR SALE
► Complete Bedroom set w/ Queen box spring/mattress, headboard, 2 end tables, vanity with mirror, and chest of drawers. Excellent condition - $600. ● China Hutch $400, two Curios $125, Lazy Boy recliner $100, Coffee table $75, Couch $50, all excellent condition. ● Queen size bed w/ headboard, box spring, mattress, and one night stand - $100. ● Small hutch with glass doors - $200, Tall hutch with glass door - $100. If interested, call Mark at 208-320-1323 (Fairfield)
Gooding Senior Housing
Rent based on income. Must be 62 years or older Handicapped or Disabled (any age) USDA Rural Development subsidy One Bedroom Apartments Available Periodically. Call 208 934-8050 for application.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Provider
Employment
► RICHFIELD LIBRARY NOW HIRING a Library Aide. If Interested please contact the library at 208-4871242, or come in to get an application at 105 South Main Street in Richfield.
► The City of Dietrich is seeking a part-time City Clerk. Will prepare and maintain all city administrative and financial records relating to budget, personnel, official records and documents resulting from meetings. Performs a wide variety of other clerical and administrative duties as required and assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS: General knowledge of accounting and payroll principles and practices; general knowledge of clerical practices; working knowledge of computers; ability to establish effective working relationship with employees, city council, county and state officials, and the public ● High school graduate, prefer supplemented by business school or college course work in accounting, administrative, and/or computer skills. Experience in accounting, data entry and/ or clerical skills. Starting pay DOE ● Print an application from website (dietrichidaho.com) under the “Employment” tab. Return application or resume to: City of Dietrich, Attn: City Clerk, 35 West 1st St, Dietrich, ID 83324. The City of Dietrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ► BUS DRIVER WANTED: The Shoshone School District is hiring for a route bus driver to work 7 hours a day, 4 days a week. Please contact John Larson at 208-961-4128 for more information.
BUS DRIVERS WANTED
Camas County School Distric is looking for bus drivers. Do you have extra time during the week? Would you like to become involved in changing the lives of our students? Camas County School District is looking for safe and reliable school bus drivers to become a part of our growing team of professionals and an integral part of our community. Must have, or be willing to obtain and maintain a valid Idaho CDL Class B license with applicable endorsements and other permits or state requirements.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Laura Johnson, Transportation Director, @ 208-358-3902, or email your resume to ljohnson@camascountyschools.org
