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Mushers Take Second at State

November 22, 2023 Vol 47 Num 47

A Tale of Two Thanksgivings

by E.D. Rea

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 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.

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...

Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

Gooding Goobler 2023

Thanksgiving Morning (November 23rd) join the annual 5K Run/Walk in Gooding. Starting line is North Valley Academy (906 Main St.) Registration is at 7:00 a.m. and the race starts at 8:00. Medals and prizes for the winners. Entry fees are $25 (13+), $10 (6-12) and 5 and under are FREE! This year's proceeds benefit Gooding High School Cheer.

Gooding County Historical Society Receives Grant

The Idaho State Historical Society CEG grant program recently awarded a grant in the ammount of $747 to the Gooding County Historical Society.

These funds were used to purchase preservation materials for improving the Museum’s collections management. This includes archival and storage supplies to properly conserve its map collection, historical newspapers and other documents and materials.

Additionally, the museum installed a dehumidifier in the exhibit area to maintain proper humidity for artifacts. Electronic data storage hardware will be used to convert 3.5” floppy disks, CDs and DVDs, to digital format and stored on external hard drives purchased with this grant.

Thanks to these upgrades, museum staff and public can access much more information for conducting research for the public.

The Idaho State Historical Society is a trusted guide through the state’s history and how it has shaped every aspect of our lives, our land, our communities, our government, and our people. The Community Grant program’s purpose is to aid cultural and historical organizations in their efforts and projects of preserving, interpreting, and protecting the history and culture of Idaho.

Submitted by: Phyllis Mogensen Kochert, Grant Coordinator

Dutch Oven Cook-Off at Buzz Thru Daily

On Saturday, December 2nd, Buzz Thru Daily will host their 2nd annual Dutch Oven CookOff at the crossroad of Highway 26 and 46 (2299 Main Street - Gooding). Bring your best and favorite desserts and other creations to the little coffee shop at the south end of Gooding from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. then stick around for the tasting and judging from 4:00 to 5:30 ($5 to eat). Raffle tickets, baked goods and Christmas Trees will be on sale to benefit the Gooding Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program. You can drop off donation for Helping Hearts & Hands as well. And... there will be two special guests - Mr. & Mrs. Claus!

Santa’s 2nd Annual Food Drive for Camas Community Pantry

Grocery bags with a list of needed items will be dropped off on your doorstep (as close to the front door or gate opening as possible) on the evening of Thursday, December 7th. They will then be picked up by Santa and his helpers on the evening of Tuesday, December 12th starting at 6pm. You can leave them in a lit place by your door, or watch for us coming around with Santa and give them to us then. Bring the kids out for a candy cane from Santa as we pass by. If you live out of town or won’t be home on the 12th, feel free to drop items off at the Camas County Library by the 12th.

IT DOESN’T GET ANY EASIER THAN THIS FOR YOU TO DONATE.

WE ARE COMING TO YOU. PUT ITEMS FROM THE LIST IN A BAG WE PROVIDED, LEAVE IT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR AND WE PICK IT UP!!!

(NOTE! Please pay attention to expiration dates.)

If you have something that is close to is “best buy” date…GREAT, we will use it, but try to minimize old items!

Here is a list of needed items: Butter – Cheese – Tuna - Mac & Cheese – Flour – Sugar - Large cans of soup - Holiday treats – Jello – Pineapple - Brown sugar - Powdered Sugar - Spaghetti O’s/Ravioli or similar (meals in a can) – Any other items that the pantry usually needs. If you would like to donate perishable goods (apples, oranges/mandarins, carrots, potatoes, etc.), please make sure they are fresh and/or have several days of shelf life as distribution won’t be until later in the week, or you can contact one of the Camas Community Pantry board members directly! For monetary donations, please contact the Camas Community Pantry Board directly.

Lincoln County Athletes Win Honors

Dietrich and Richfield took top All-Sawtooth Conference volleyball honors. Dietrich’s Jessika Power (MVP), Saige Hubert (Offensive Player of the Year) and Charley Bingham (Coach of the Year) won Sawtooth Conference volleyball postseason awards.

Ski & Snowboard Season Begins

by Tony Harrison

Last Friday, Grand Targhee Resort was the first Ski Idaho destination to open this season. The resort lies four miles beyond the Gem State's border and affiliates with Ski Idaho because the only way to reach it is through Driggs, Idaho.

On Saturday, Bogus Basin opened their Explorer Terrain Park and hope to start spinning the chairlifts this Friday, depending on temperatures. A limited number of tickets will be available online for purchase beginning Wednesday Nov. 22."

Kelly Canyon Resort (northwest of Idaho Falls) and Sun Valley Resort will open Thanksgiving Day. Three other Idaho ski areas (Lookout Pass, Silver Mountain, and Schweitzer) plan to open Thanksgiving weekend but they need help from the weather.

Beyond that, four other Ski Idaho destinations have announced tentative opening dates. Soldier Mountain is targeting December 8th, Tamarack Resort December 9th, and the Little Ski Hill and Snowhaven Ski Area December 22nd.

Opening dates for Ski Idaho's remaining eight destinations - Bald Mountain Ski Area near Pierce, Brundage Mountain Resort, Cottonwood Butte Ski Area, Lost Trail Ski Area, Magic Mountain Ski Resort, Pebble Creek Ski Area, Pomerelle Mountain Resort, and Rotarun Ski Area - are to be determined based on weather. Check the mountains' websites and social media feeds for updates.

Donation Drive for Wendell Animal Shelter

The Wendell Animal Shelter is conducting a Holiday Donation Drive from November 27th to December 1st. Community support is a big part of the shelter being able to function. Donate... Blankets, Soft and hard dog food, Dog treats of all kinds, and Dog chews and toys. Monetary donations are accepted as well. Drop off donation at Wendell City Hall (375 1st Avenue East) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Animal Control for questions at 208-280-3963.

Hagerman & Bliss

Communtty Chrbtmas Baskets

The loving communities of Hagerman & Bliss are teaming up again this year to help local families in need. If you would like to support this cause, you can do so by making a monetary donation, a food donation, or by volunteering your time.

If you would like to give a monetary donation, please make the check payable to “Community Christmas Baskets", and drop it off at US Bank in Wendell or Buhl. You can also drop it off at 1000 Springs Realty in Hagerman.

December 6th is the application deadline for names of families in need of a Christmas Basket. Basket applications are available at Community Helping Hands in Hagerman, Hagerman Senior Center, and Hagerman Schools.

If you have questions, please call Robin 208-308-2513 or Judy 208-539-9926.

Thank you for Giving!

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Hearing For Idaho Power Rate Change

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold a technical hearing on an application from Idaho Power to change the rates it charges for electric service. The hearing is an opportunity for parties to the case to present witnesses, testimony and exhibits.

Idaho Power is seeking commission approval to increase overall retail revenue by $54.7 million annually.

The technical hearing will begin Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, and will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. It will continue on Thursday, Nov. 30, and Friday, Dec. 1 if the additional days are needed. It will begin each day at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m.

Senior Center Menus

All menus are subject to change without notice.

Shoshone Richfield

886–2369 (218 N Rail St. W) 487–2722 130 S Main Street

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

Thursday, Nov 23 (Rich) Closed for Thanksgiving

Friday, Nov 24 (Sho) Closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, Nov 27 (Rich) Lasagna & Garlic Bread

Tuesday, Nov 28 (Sho) Baked Ham & Sweet Potatoes

Wed, Nov 29 (Sho) Hamburgers, Tots & Apple Crisp

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

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

Friday, Nov 24 Closed for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, Nov 28 Clam Chowder & Fish Tacos

Wednesday, Nov 29 Hamburger Steak & Casserole

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $6.00

Thursday, Nov 23 Closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, Nov 27 Pigs in a Blanket

Tuesday, Nov 28 Beef Enchiladas

Wednesday, Nov 29 Chicken Soup & French Bread

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, Nov 24... Closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, Nov 27... Chicken w/ Rice

Wednesday, Nov 29... Chicken Alfredo

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, Nov 24... Closed for Thanksgiving

Monday, Nov 27... Beef Stroganoff

Those interested in listening to or watching the testimony online can do so. To listen to the proceedings on Nov. 29, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2631 218 5942 when prompted. To watch online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2631 218 5942 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green “Join” button. At the next window, please enter this password: WednesdayHearing. Next, please click on the green “Join Webinar” button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the “Next” button. Then click on the green “Join Webinar” button.

The hearing will continue on Nov. 30 if needed. To listen to it, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2634 498 0103 when prompted. To watch online, please visit idahogov. webex.com, and enter meeting number 2634 498 0103 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green “Join” button. At the next window, please enter this password: ThursdayHearing. Next, please click on the green “Join Webinar” button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the “Next” button. Then click on the green “Join Webinar” button.

The hearing will continue on Dec. 1 if needed. To listen to it, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2631 576 6124 when prompted. To watch online, please visit idahogov. webex.com, and enter meeting number 2631 576 6124 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green “Join” button. At the next window, please enter this password: FridayHearing. Next, please click on the green “Join Webinar” button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the “Next” button. Then click on the green “Join Webinar” button.

Additional information on Idaho Power’s application is available at puc.idaho.gov/case/ Details/7022.

Friday, November 24 ~ 5:00 p.m.

Join us at the Elmwood Cemetery for carols, campfires, and cookies at our annual

Tree Lighting ceremony

Hang an ornament for a loved one. If you cannot make the event, feel free to come by during the day. Lights will go on promptly at 6:00 p.m.