The Courier
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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding Gooding Goobler 5k Run/Walk Thanksgiving Morning at 8 a.m.
November 22, 2023
Vol 47 Num 47
Mushers Take Second at State A Tale of Two Thanksgivings by E.D. Rea
The Camas Mushers ended their best season in over 40 years with a second place finish against the Kendrick Tigers. The Tigers took their third consecutive 1AD2 Football Championship with a 68-0 win. Kendrick took a 26 point lead in the first quarter, then ended the first half with 46 points. In the 3rd quarter, Tigers only made 14 points and just 8 points in the final quarter to end the game four points short of the state record for a title game. While the Mushers will lose several seniors, the remaining players will have the opportunity to continue improving their football team without the possibility of facing Kendrick which will be moving up a classification level next fall.
Lane Closures this Week on the Perrine Bridge
For those of you planning a bit of Black Friday shopping, be prepared for alternating lane closures on the Perrine Bridge as crews continue making repairs. This week workers will apply a sealant to both sidewalks on the bridge to protect them from weathering. The closures will be staggered so only one lane or one sidewalk will be closed at a time. Lanes will be closed so that the contractor can access the sidewalks and will be open at night when workers are not present. Wednesday through Friday (Nov. 15-17) the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge will close for repairs. The adjacent southbound lane will be closed. Friday through Sunday (Nov. 17-19) the sidewalk on the east side of the bridge will close for repairs. The adjacent northbound lane will be closed. Maintenance will last through spring of 2024 and includes repairs to the sidewalks, the railing and cracks to extend the lifespan of the bridge. Some of the steel supports will also be painted for protection from weathering. Activities are dependent on weather conditions. Travelers should stay up to date on impacts by visiting 511.idaho.gov or downloading the app.
Jonathan slowly sat up and quietly got out of bed, making sure to turn off the alarm clock he never needed to get up at 6:00 in the morning. In the kitchen, the automatic coffee maker was nearly done brewing his first cup of the day. Four eggs were put in a small pot of cold water and placed on the stove. Two pieces of bread went into the toaster. He rinsed out a well stained coffee cup, added a heaping spoon of sugar, a splash of milk, and filled it with black liquid. The toast popped up just as the eggs started to boil. A bit of margarine melted into the warm bread and coffee washed it down his throat, bite by bite. By then the eggs were done. Two eggs were cooled with tap water, peeled, and popped whole into his mouth. The other eggs went into the refrigerator. Finally, Jonathan put on his dark blue uniform and walked out the front door of his small apartment at exactly 6:30 a.m. Becca rolled over and slammed her hand against the alarm clock that was flashing 9:30 a.m. Her head was still fuzzy from the late night party at the art gallery, and she wasn't exactly sure how she got home. For a moment she fought to remember why the alarm was on, let alone so early. Oh... the rally downtown at the courthouse for... whatever. She and her friends were always looking for something to protest, even if they didn't know what it was about. As her legs swung out of bed, she shouted "Lidia." When no one answered, she shouted again and walked out to main room of her highrise apartment. The view outside the windows was obscured by heavy fog, but what caught her eye was the large string of gold, red, and green leaves across the top of the balcony. In the center of the gaudy display was a large plastic pumpkin along with other fake vegetables and fruits. It was Thanksgiving, which meant that Lidia had the day off. Becca would have to walk to Starbucks for breakfast. It was well past 10:30 before she walked out the front door. Jonathan should have had the day off, but the police chef asked for extra help at the scheduled Thanksgiving Day marathon. Several social media posts indicated a rally was being organized to protest the mistreatment of turkeys. They all agreed it was a silly protest but the chef wasn't taking any chances. A "peaceful" protest earlier in the month... continued on page 6...
