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Supporting Food Needs in Magic Valley
Body Balance Physical Therapy
held a "Motion for Good" food drive in November to collect donations at their offices in Gooding & Twin Falls to help fill Thanksgiving boxes for families in the Magic Valley! The drive was a great success and they were able to donate over 350 pounds of food items to Helping Hearts & Hand in Gooding and the Mustard Seed in Twin Falls.
"A BIG Thank You to all the volunteers at both facilities for the AMAZING work they do all year long. We encourage friends and family to check out local food pantries to learn all the ways they provide for others!"
Nonresident Deer/Elk Tag Sale... December 10th
The sale for 2025 nonresident deer and elk tags will be held on December 10th this year. The change is intended to allow residents to conveniently buy licenses and permits in early December, ensure auto-renew transactions can be processed in a timely manner, and provide better customer service to all buyers.
However, due to high volumes of online sales throughout the month of December, printing and mailing of tags will be significantly delayed. To ensure hunters and anglers get their permits and tags that are needed in January, online sales for those tags will be unavailable, and buyers will need to purchase in-person at a Fish and Game office or a license vendor location. In-person sales are first-come, first-served.
After the initial statewide limits of nonresident deer tags sell out, there will be another sale for reserved white-tailed deer tags on March 20, 2025.
After December 9th, nonresident bear, wolf, mountain lion, steelhead permits for 2024 seasons will not be sold online (steelhead e-tags will still be available). Starting December 10th, all nonresident notchable tags for bear, mountain lion, and wolf for the 2024 and 2025 season will only be available at vendor locations. Those tags normally require 7 to 10 business days for delivery, and due to high volume of other license and tag sales, they would not be delivered before the end of the year.
Licenses and tags can be bought online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, through the Idaho Fish and Game mobile apps, or by phone at 800-5548685. They can also be purchased at license vendor locations or F&G regional offices during normal business hours.
Southern Idaho Solid Waste District To Receive $36.5 Million from USDA
Southern Idaho Solid Waste District serves more than 220,000 residences across the seven South-Central Idaho counties in Blaine, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls. To help with essential upgrades and modernizations, USDA Rural Development has announced that the department is providing a $36.5 million loan for the SISW. "Landfills are no longer just a place to haul trash. They are now sophisticated facilities that not only take waste, but produce electricity from methane, deal in numerous chemical and water quality issues and hire a large professional staff." said USDA Idaho State Director Richard Rush. "Southern Idaho Solid Waste is one of the most innovative facilities in Idaho. Seven County Commissioners have come together to make it all happen."
The Southern Idaho Solid Waste District (SISW) will upgrade landfill infrastructure, enhance safety measures, replace outdated equipment and waste transportation containers that will provide a long-term solution to manage solid waste efficiently and cost effectively. SISW plays a vital role for surrounding communities by managing over 320,000 tons of waste annually and diverting 40,000 tons of recyclables.
"This funding is a significant step forward for our communities." Said SWIS Executive Director and CEO Nate Francisco. "It allows us to improve our facilities, enhance safety, and manage waste more efficiently, all while keeping costs low for our customers. We are grateful for USDA's support in helping us continue to serve the growing needs of South-Central Idaho."
Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings
Holiday Events:
Free Community Dinner. The Wendell Fire Department will host a Chili & Baked Potato dinner on December 7th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Magic Valley Portuguese Hall (625 E. Avenue F). Come see Santa's special escort thru Wendell at 3:45 along Idaho Street, then join the evening of fun at the dinner. Golden Years Senior Center in Shoshone will hold their Holiday Bazaar on December 7th from 10 to 2. Come shop for wonderful homemade items, and join them for lunch (11-2)with hot soup and cinnamon rolls. At 6:00 p.m. the Shoshone community will hold a Tree Lighting celebration on the Courthouse Lawn with free hot dogs, sleigh rides, music by the High School Choir, and Santa at the museum.
The City of Richfield will be hold a Tree Lighting (corner of Lincoln & Main) on December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy hot chocolate and doughnuts with Richfield High School Cheerleaders.
Santa's 3rd Annual Food Drive in Fairfield!
Santa's helpers will be dropping off bags/needs lists on all doors/gates in Fairfield on December 4th. Bags will also be available at the library. AND
Bags/food will be picked up with Santa on... December 9th. You can also donate items at the library at any time, and we will get it to the Camas Community Pantry!
TAX DECREE SET FORTH BY CAESER AGUSTUS
LET EVERY MAN BRING FORTH CANNED GOODS TO BETHLEHEM TO THE TAXING HOUSE
DECEMBER 4th, 5th & 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the UNIVERSITY INN in GOODING COME WALK OR DRIVE THROUGH THE NATIVITY. JOIN US INSIDE FOR HOT COCOA, LIGHT REFRESHMENTS, LIVE MUSIC, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES AND MORE! CANNED FOOD AND MONETARY DONATIONS COLLECTED FOR HELPING HEARTS AND HANDS Join 4-H at the
Wednesday, December 11th
Build a Gingerbread House
Using icing, candies, and graham crackers build a “Gingerbread House”
Cup of Tee by Tee Hurd
The expression, “I didn’t just fall off the turnip truck” is usually used to refer to the fact that a person wasn’t born yesterday and has a little better skill level. Of course, saying, “He just fell off the turnip truck” means the person is a little uninformed or a little rustic in his processes.
No one knows exactly where the phrase came from since turnips have been harvested since Roman times. On many occasions the turnips were food for poor people. Later on they were used for livestock feed because of their volume and multiple use.
Perhaps in the early 1900’s when agriculture was a business that had nine out of ten people employed, no one thought anything of turnip production. But as the 1920’s came along, the cities were taking the employment of the masses.
For city folk to see country folk coming in with their harvest indicated the country folk were out of place cause they didn’t understand the city life. On the other hand, the country folk would reinforce the idea that they had not just fallen off of a turnip truck because they completely understood labor and mechanicalization whereas city folk didn’t. We all know Idaho gets its share of the jokes about agriculture and potatoes. Ask anyone east of the Mississippi and they think Iowa is famous for growing potatoes, and Idaho and Iowa are one state. So, we can extend the phrase, “I didn’t
just fall off the turnip truck” to “I didn’t just fall of the tater truck.”
A few years ago, I was sacking some potatoes into my refrigerated box truck. I had purchased them loose and had to sack them by hand. The time was around midnight and I had to get them sacked so I could get to Fairfield, as well as the Treasure Valley, for delivery in my planned time. Then, I decided to take a short break. As I stood on the edge of my truck, I started to pull the strap down that held my door. The strap snapped and I went over backwards on my head on the pavement. I ended up cutting my head and pulling a muscle along with a scraped arm. It wasn’t the break I was expecting.
Wednesday following my fall I was cosponsoring a benefit. I couldn’t move hardly and needless to say, I couldn’t sack loose potatoes. I had a couple of friends help me with the potato packing. I told the people at the benefit I was a little slow, but we would get things done. I also indicated the new phrase, “Do I look like I had just fallen off a tater truck?” Without response I had to tell everyone that I had actually just fallen off a tater truck, and yes, I was perceived as being “a little slow” because my “movement” was just that... Slow!
Maybe I should skip the Idaho thing and say I fell off a turnip truck (originally Jack-o’lanterns were made from turnips).
Facedown, this is my “Cup of Tee” with a light still on.
A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood
Ryanhood is bringing their high-energy, big-harmony, dueling acoustic guitar approach to Twin Falls for "A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood,” a live holiday touring show based on the duo’s award-winning album, On Christmas. An evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter, the show features a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers, and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories. Named “Best Group/Duo” in the International Acoustic Music Awards, Ryan David Green and Cameron Hood invite audiences to experience the joy, depth, intimacy, and excitement of the holiday season by sharing A Winter's Evening with Ryanhood. Ryanhood will be performing at College of Southern Idaho on 12/13/24, starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20-$28, reserved. The CSI Fine Arts Auditorium is located at 315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID, 83303. For more information visit: https://tickets.csi.edu/eventperformances
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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 (under 12) $6.00 (12-59) $5 over 60 (suggested)
Thursday, Dec 5 (Rich) Tuna Salad Sand w/ Soup
Friday, Dec 6 (Sho) Baked Tilapia w/ AuGratin Pot.
Monday, Dec 9 (Rich) Baked Tilapia w/ Mac Salad
Tuesday, Dec 10 (Sho) Spaghetti & Bread Sticks
Wed, Dec 11 (Sho) Grilled Cheese w/ Soup & Pie
Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays for Lunch
Friday, Dec 6 Open Face Turkey Sandwiches
Tuesday, Dec 10 Italian Potato Soup
Wednesday, Dec 11 Chili Mac n'Cheese
Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)
Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $6.00
Thursday, Dec 5 Pizza
Monday, Dec 9 Chili Dogs
Tuesday, Dec 10 Chicken Strips
Wednesday, Dec 11 French Dip Sandwiches
Hagerman
837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)
Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Friday, Dec 6... Spaghetti
Monday, Dec 9... Korean Beef Bowl
Wednesday, Dec 11... Hot Turkey Sandwichs
Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)
Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.
Friday, Dec 29... It's time for Holiday fun Monday, Dec 2... or traveling south for the sun.
This Week’s Sudoku Puzzle Answers
Puzzle #1 - Easy Puzzle #2 - Hard
Help Those Most Lonely This Holiday Season
from the Idaho Commission on Aging
Loneliness is real! And even though many of us think of loneliness as an emotional response, it is so much more.
According to the CDC one in three adults in the US report feeling lonely, with an estimated $406 billion dollar impact on the U.S. economy with $6.7 billion of those dollars going to directly to Medicare costs.
A recent publication by the US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, MD shares the impact of loneliness. As expected, the report verified that loneliness is connected to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. However, it is also linked to increased rates of dementia, heart disease, elevated blood pressure and diabetes.
Although many nursing homes and assisted living centers do a great job of connecting their residents, the reality is that many residents continue to feel lonely. The National Library of Medicine reports that 40 percent of nursing home residents feel some level of loneliness. This is especially true for those that do not have regular visits from family and friends.
The good news is that you can make a difference this holiday season and throughout the year. The Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) encourages you to write letters to Residents of Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities in your area. Write a letter, send a card, have your children draw a picture, and send it to a facility in your area addressed to “Any Resident”. This may not seem like much, but to a lonely person, it would mean the world. These letters will be distributed to residents who have little to no contact with family and friends.
If you would like to share your efforts on social media, we encourage you to use the hashtag #IdahoConnects to encourage others to join in and make a difference.
About the Idaho Commission on Aging
The Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA) serves Idaho’s seniors, people with disabilities, and their caregivers by safeguarding their rights, fostering self-sufficiency, and advocating on their behalf. The ICOA provides opportunities for individuals to access a comprehensive array of private and public pay, long term care, and support services through “Single Access Points” operated by the Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
The Older Americans Act (OAA) authorizes the state to designate a State Unit on Aging (SUA) to administer federal programs in Idaho. ICOA has the authority to develop and manage budgets and programs to address the needs of older Idahoans, people with disabilities and their caregivers. The ICOA administers state and federally funded programs under the OAA and the State Senior Services Act by contracting with six geographically located Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). The AAAs provide OAA services as well as Idaho’s Ombudsman and Adult Protective programs.
death & service notices
Antonio Ramirez Moreno, 41, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at his home. Funeral arrangements are by Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
Brian Marley Behunin, 49, a resident of Gooding, left us far too soon on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
Pauline Mae Jackson, 88, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Avista Senior Living in Garden City. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
J. Sacramento Aguilar Narvarez, 66, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.
obituaries
Gerald Lee Barnes Jr.
Gerald Lee Barnes Jr., 59, a resident of Wendell died, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in Gooding. Gerald was born April 1, 1965 in Jerome, Idaho, the son of Gerald and Connie Barnes. He was raised and educated in Wendell.
Gerald worked with Rocha Dairy for many years. He was a big part in his grandchildren's lives. Gerald enjoyed fishing in the Magic Valley and camping and metal detecting.
Gerald is survived by: two sons - Anthony "Tony" Cox and Skyler Lane; one daughter - Ashley Cox; two brothers - Tracy Barnes and Craig Barnes; one sister - Jerry Barnes; and six grandchildren - Brooks, Aria, Ashelynn, Elena, Aneeva, and Jaxon. He was preceded in death by his parents - Connie and Gerald Barnes.
No funeral services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
Pauline Deloris Ross
Pauline "Polly" Deloris Ross, 93, a resident of Richfield, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at De Sano Place Assisted Care in Jerome.
Pauline "Polly" Deloris Bitterli was born April 23, 1931 to Edwin and Bessie Herendeen Bitterli in Wendell, Idaho. She attended school until 8th grade at West Point and graduated from Wendell High School in 1949.
Pauline married Glen Ross on June 15, 1949. They lived all their married life in Richfield. They farmed and had Fairview Egg Farm until their retirement in 1992. They had two sons, Arnold and David.
She belonged to the United Methodist Church and was on the church board for many years and was Chair of the Advisory Board. She also was a Board Member of the Lincoln County Senior Citizen; worked in PTA and PTO; and belonged to the Grange and Burmah Clubs.
She enjoyed a large floral and vegetable garden. She made many, many dinner rolls for fund raisers and funeral dinners. Polly was very community minded. She was always there to help others and never met a stranger.
She is survived by: her son – Arnold Ross, David (Crystal) Ross; her grandchildren – Heather Ross, Barbie (Reese) Jolley, Weston (Liliana) Ross and Hannah Ross; and three great grandchildren – Scarlett, Keyan and Andre.
She was preceded in death by: her husband – Glen; and grandson – Michael Ross.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Richfield Cemetery in Richfield. Cremation arrangements and funeral services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.
In lieu of flowers the family recommends memorial contributions be made in Polly's name to: The Richfield Senior Citizens Center; or the Richfield Bible Church. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
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 ) Case No.
THE ESTATE OF: ) CV24-24-00869
DONNIE G. HARDMAN ) NOTICE TO aka Don Hardman ) CREDITORS
Decedent. )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VALET A C. REED has been appointed Personal Representative 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 publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to V ALETA C. REED, Personal Representative of the Estate, or at HOBDEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, P.O. Box 176, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or filed with the Court.
DATED This 27th day of November, 2024.
Craig D. Hobdey
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 ) Case No.
THE ESTATE OF: ) CV24-24-00872
RONNIE D. HARDMAN ) NOTICE TO aka Ron Hardman ) CREDITORS
Decedent. )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VALET A C. REED has been appointed Personal Representative 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 publication of this notice or said claims will be forever batTed. Claims must either be presented to VALET A C. REED, Personal Representative of the Estate, or at HOBDEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, P.O. Box 176, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or filed with the Court.
DATED This 27th day of November, 2024.
Craig D. Hobdey
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 ) Case No.
THE ESTATE OF: ) CV24-24-00873
NEVADA B. OMOHUNDRO ) NOTICE TO aka Betty Nevada Omohundro ) CREDITORS Decedent. )
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that GERI L. OMOHUNDRO has been appointed Personal Representative 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 ofthe first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to GERI L. OMOHUNDRO Personal Representative of the Estate, or at HOBDEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, P.O. Box 176, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or filed with the Court.
DATED This 27th day of November, 2024.
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Update on published Hearing Date
Pursuant to Idaho Code §40-203, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Camas County Courthouse Upstairs Courtroom, located at 501 Soldier Rd, Fairfield, ID 83327, on the 13th day of January, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this hearing is for the public as well as the Board of Commissioners to discuss a proposed road abandonment for two sections of road.
Proposed road abandonment for section of S 700 W 200 S Road.
Legal Description: The public road in Township 1 South, Range 13 East, EBM, in Camas County, Idaho and proceeds south from and existing county road along the section line between section 28 and 29 for a total length of approximately ½ mile or less from the point of beginning to a point exactly two thousand six hundred and forty (2,640) feet south of the corners where section 21, 20, 28 and 29 meet.) AND proposed road abandonment for a section of South 400 West & 200 South Road.
Legal Description: the public road in Township 1 South, Range 13 East, EBM, in Camas County, Idaho, and proceeds south from an existing county road along section lines between sections 25, 26, 35 and 36 for a total length of approximately 1 mile more or less from the point of beginning to a point exactly five thousand two hundred eighty (5,280) feet south of the corners where section 23, 24, 25 and 26 meet.
Written comments and other documentation will be received by the Camas County Courthouse Clerk until 5:00 p.m. January 8, 2025 at PO Box 430, Fairfield, ID 83327 or deliver to 501 Soldier Road. Public comment will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker at the public hearing. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the Clerk’s office at the Camas County Courthouse 764.2242 three (3) days in advance of the hearing.
Attest: Brianna Walter, Clerk for the Camas County Board of Commissioners published on December 4, 2024 and January 1, 2025
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.
CAFO MODIFICATION application submitted by: Hannah Dutrow of AgPro, representing Big Sky Dairy North, 1660 E 2400 S, Gooding, ID. Request is for CAFO footprint modification. Located at same address It is within Section 1 & 6, Township 7S, Range 14 & 15E. It is zoned Agricultural.
CAFO MODIFICATION application submitted by: Hannah Dutrow of AgPro, representing Big Sky Dairy West, 2395 S 1500 E, Gooding, ID. Request is for CAFO footprint modification. It is within Section 32, 33, & 34, Township 6 & 7S, Range 14E. It is zoned Agricultural.
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.
Additional public items published November 13, 2024 and posted at www.goodingcounty.org, Ordinance available for review online.
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
Craig D. Hobdey
Submitted by: Nancy Eilers, Administrator - Gooding County Planning & Zoning PUB: 11/27 & 12/04, 2024
INVITATION TO BID
Gooding Cemetery Maintenance District is accepting bids for the lease of approximately 26 acres of farm ground. Sealed bids must be sent or delivered to the Gooding Cemetery Maintenance District Office, 1505 Madrona St N #800, Twin Falls, Idaho and will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 10, 2024. Bids will be opened Wednesday December 11, 2024, during the regularly scheduled public monthly board meeting. The Board of Trustees will award the bid during the meeting scheduled to begin at 8:30am on December 11, 2024.
The District is seeking a lease for no less than 5 years and bids must include a crop rotation schedule. The District will pay water and power expense and will provide irrigation equipment. For complete bid specifications, procedures, and information, contact the Cemetery District Office at 1505 Madrona St N #800, Twin Falls, ID 83301 or by phone (208) 934-8411.
Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. No bidder may withdraw their bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before the award of the Contract, unless award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty days.
Jeff Spackman, Secretary - Gooding Cemetery Maintenance District
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Idaho Code §40-203A(2), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Camas County Courthouse, located at 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327, on the 9th day of December, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this hearing is for the public as well as the Board of Commissioners to validate a road as requested via petition.
South Fir Grove Road beginning at the intersection of E-500S and South Fir Grove Road to the terminus at the Camas-Gooding County Line, including along petitioner’s eastern property boundary line at Township 2 South, Range 14 East of the Boise Meridian, Section 11, the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Camas County, Idaho.
Written comments and other documentation will be received by the Camas County Courthouse Clerk until 5:00 p.m. November 29, 2024 at PO Box 430, Fairfield, ID 83327 or deliver to 501 Soldier Road. Public comment will be limited to 5 minutes per speaker at the public hearing. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the Clerk’s office at the Camas County Courthouse 208-7642242 three (3) days in advance of the hearing.
Attest: Brianna Walter, Clerk for the Camas County Board of Commissioners
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ~ CITY OF FAIRFIELD, IDAHO
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fairfield City Council will hold a public hearing during their regular meeting on December 12, 2024, at the Fairfield City Hall located at 407 Soldier Road in Fairfield, Idaho, to take public comment regarding a revised preliminary plat for a proposed subdivision. The hearing will take place at 7:05 p.m. or as soon after as possible.
The Sun Creek Subdivision is approximately 9.37 acres laying east of Soldier Road and north of Sage Avenue East, and more particularly described as: The SW¼ of the SW¼ of the NW¼ Less Tax Deed 1501, Section 10, Township 1 South, Range 14 East. The owners of this property are proposing twenty-eight (28) lots within this subdivision.
This property is currently within the Area of City Impact, and there is an active application for annexation which is being processed concurrently with the preliminary plat application.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the aforementioned time and place, all interested persons may appear and shall be given an opportunity to comment on the matters stated above.
Comments and questions prior to the hearing should be directed to the Fairfield City Planning Administrator, PO Box 336, Fairfield, ID 83327, or to pandzfairfield@frontier.com a minimum of five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing. Any person(s) requiring special accommodations should call City Hall 5 days prior to the public hearing at (208) 764-2333.
A copy of the revised preliminary plat for the Sun Creek Subdivision is on file at the Fairfield City Hall and available for public review.
by Edward Reagan - P&Z Administrator
SUMMARY OF LINCOLN COUNTY, IDAHO ORDINANCE 2024-11
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, at the regular meeting of the Board on December 2, 2024, approved, adopted, and enacted Ordinance No. 2024-11 titled: AN ORDINANCE OF LINCOLN COUNTY, IDAHO AMENDING THE LINCOLN COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE 2017-22-08, CHAPTER TITLED 8.0, HOUSING QUALIFICATIONS SETTING FORTH SNOWLOAD REGULATIONS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the ordinance is available upon request at the Clerk’s office, 111 West B Street, Shoshone, Idaho. Office hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Norma Anaya, Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Administrator
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the Lincoln County Zoning Ordinance 201722-8, Chapter 11.1-11.4, notice is hereby given that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, acting in their capacity as the Planning and Zoning Commission, will hold a public hearing at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 111 West B Street Shoshone, ID 83352, on December 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. for public input on a new ordinance titled Agricultural Protection Areas and proposed amendments to the Lincoln County Confined Animal Feeding Operations Ordinance.
A copy of the ordinances is available at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office. Any person may attend the hearing. Testimony is limited to three (3) minutes. Written Testimony may be mailed to the courthouse, Attn: Norma Anaya, or submitted via email to pz@lincolncountyid.gov. If special accommodation is needed, please call 208-886-7641.
Norma Anaya, Planning and Zoning Administrator published on December 4, 2024
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 ) Case No. THE ESTATE OF: ) CV24-24-00861
SAUL K. COOK, ) NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. ) (I.C. 15-3-801)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Crystal Cook has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedents. All persons having claims against the decedents or the estate is 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 20th day of November, 2024.
JAMES LAW OFFICE, PLLC
Joseph F. James - Attorney for the Personal Representative published on 11/27, 12/4 & 12/11, 2024
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► 1983 Holiday Ramber, 35' trailer with wood stove. $1200 OBO. Call James at 208-320-3829 or 208-721-8660.
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
Food Pantries Needs Donations
Your local food pantry needs your donation year round, but as they prepare for the holiday distributions the need is even more. As many of you know the cost of living has increased and food insecurity is being felt by more households. In addition, the Idaho Foodbank has been overwhelmed and because of this they are not getting as large of deliveries from them. On going needs are can goods. For the holidays, turkeys, hams, cake mixes, Jello, condensed milk, cranberry sauce, marshmallows, Stove Top Stuffing, cream cheese, refrigerated pie crust.
CITY OF GOODING
ANNUAL ROAD AND STREET FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2024
Beginning Balance as of October 1, 2023 $ 554,870
RECEIPTS:
Total Local Funding $ 4,002,926
Total State Funding $ 485,099
Total Federal Funding $ ---
Total Receipts $ 4,488,025 DISBURSEMENTS: Total
$ 2,899,368 Total Disbursements $ 3,376,669
Receipts Over Disbursements $ 1,111,356
Adjustments $
Ending Balance as of September 30, 2024 $1,666,226
Funds obligated for specific future projects $1,666,226
Funds retained for general funds and operations $ ---
A certified report of dedicated funds was submitted to the State Auditor as required by Idaho Code 40-708. A copy of the original report is on file in the City Clerk's Office for public viewing upon request. Hollye Lierman, City Clerk
