Simpson Secures Funds for Shoshone ER Project

Simpson Secures Funds for Shoshone Emergency Response Infrastructure Project

On Monday, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced the inclusion of the Family Health Services Helipad and Ambulance Bay infrastructure project in the FY23 Omnibus package that was signed into law on December 29, 2022.

The project was included in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill at Congressman Simpson’s request through Community Project Funding (CPF).

“Through CPFs, members of Congress can request funds directly for eligible projects in their own congressional districts and avoid some of the delays in funding decisions made by government agencies," said Simpson. "While Congress undoubtedly needs to get federal spending under control, CPFs represent an important, and limited - no more than one percent of discretionary spending - way to use tax dollars responsibly and fund worthy and meaningful projects.”

The $1,550,000 in funding will be used for an emergency services infrastructure project that includes a helipad and a 4-unit ambulance bay attached to the new 9,800 square foot Family Health Services (FHS) Community Health Center to be constructed at the south end of Shoshone near the intersection of South Beverly Street and Highway 24. This comprehensive emergency services infrastructure project will provide access to crucial emergency medical transport into and out of the rural community to generate favorable health outcomes.

“Lincoln County is thrilled for the award of approximately $1.5 million for the addition of a helipad and ambulance bay that will work in conjunction with the new family health services facility. This opportunity will allow our citizens to have access to high quality medical services and faster response time to improve public safety for all citizens of Lincoln County. We would like to thank Congressman Simpson for all his hard work to help make this happen!”

- Lincoln County Commissioners

“Family Health Services is honored and thrilled to be receiving funding for a new ambulance bay and helipad in Shoshone, Idaho from Congressional funding made possible by Congressman Simpson. The ambulance bay will be co-located with a new Family Health Services medical, dental and behavioral health facility. This project is in collaboration with the Lincoln County Commissioners, City of Shoshone, Lincoln County EMS, Dr. Keith Davis and Family Health Services. The ambulance bay will be able to house up to 6 vehicles, provide sleeping quarters, shower, kitchen, meeting rooms, offices and a break room for the EMS staff. There is currently not a helicopter landing pad in Lincoln County and building a new helipad with lighting and safety measures will be a significant improvement for the residents of Lincoln County. The new facility, ambulance bay and helipad are projected to be completed in early 2024. We greatly appreciate Congressman Simpson’s sponsorship for and securing funding of this project.”

- Aaron Houston, Chief Executive Officer, Family Health Services

February 8, 2023 Vol 47 Num 6

Idaho Politicians Concerned About Lava Ridge Wind Farm

Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, and Congressman Mike Simpson jointly communicated deep concerns to Idaho’s head of the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) about the Lava Ridge wind farm proposed in south-central Idaho.

In a letter to Karen Kelleher, Idaho State Director for the BLM, the Idaho elected officials reiterated the lack of community support for the project.

“Idahoans cherish the concept of multiple and mixed uses on their public lands. This requires conservation, predictability of use and, most importantly, support from the local communities. These deep-rooted values are compromised by a piecemeal approach to large-scale generation projects on public lands. Dedicating hundreds of square miles of public lands to a specific use will have a long-term effect on recreation, grazing, sporting uses and the land in general,” they said.

Last month, the BLM proposed two preferred alternatives as part of its Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The public comment period is open until March 21, 2023, and Idahoans can obtain more information here: www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/ near-you/idaho/lava-ridge-subcommittee

“Affected farmers, ranchers, tribes, the Japanese American community, and sportsmen have voiced legitimate objections. As it stands today, the local community predominantly has not shown support for this development,” they continued.

The Idaho leaders also pointed to concerns that the project compromises fire suppression and sage-grouse habitat and potentially could impact existing electricity customers and the integrated resource plans of Idaho utilities. They said project construction could damage transportation infrastructure and may impact the availability of labor and construction materials for other projects in the area.

“We urge the BLM to reassess and refocus the process on working with the local communities to address the concerns outlined above,” they wrote. “If all of these concerns are not addressed, it is unlikely we will be able to support this project moving forward.”

Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Tree Sale

Camas Conservation District will be having their tree sale this spring. Please contact Megan Tews at 208-789-0653; camasscd@ yahoo.com or on our website http://www.camasscd.com to order your trees. first come, first serve, while supplies last.

Camas 4-H Beef Club

Interested in Beef Club? Please contact Danyon Fontenot and/ or the 4-H extension office. Beef weigh-in will fall before the 4-H open house at the school this year. Spread the word!

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District Girls Basketball

The girls basketball season came to an end for some area teams, but for others, the district championships will send them to the state tournaments.

1AD2 - #1 Dietrich knocked out the Camas Mushers 64 to 17 in the first game and went on to a win over Richfield 36 to 32 in game four. Camas came back with a win over Hagerman 35 to 26 and faced off against the Richfield Tigers last night at the Gooding High School gym in game five. The winner of this game will play Dietrich this Thursday, February 7, in the Gooding gym at 7:00 p.m. for the district championship.

1AD1 - #4 Carey squeeked by Lighthouse 37 to 35 but lost to #1 Oakley 49 to 33. #6 Shoshone lost to Murtaugh 54 to 40, but took a one-point victory over Glenns Ferry 30-29. On Saturday Carey beat Shoshone 44 to 37 and went on to play Lighthouse again last night at CSI. The winner of that game will advance to the second place game on Thursday night at Jerome H.S.

2A - #1 Declo took the win over #2 Wendell last Thursday 48 to 31 and will play again tonight at Declo. If Wendell pulls out a win, the two teams will play again on Thursday.

3A - #1 Filer took out #4 Gooding 64 to 27 sending Gooding against #3 Buhl and another loss 47 to 41. Boys district games will begin next week...

Hagerman Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs

Annual Fundraiser Chili Cook off & Chili Dinner

On Saturday, February 25th, you are invited to this annual fundraiser held at the Hagerman Legion Hall. Dinner will include Chili and Toppings, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Green Salad, Baked potatos, and dessert. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Enter you chili to be judged by 5:30 p.m.

Event will also include a Gun Wild Card Draw. Buy a card for just $20 for a chance to win a Glock 48 9mm handgun or a Ruger American 308. Only 52 cards per gun - must be present to win. Guns Provided by Bullets & Brew in Hagerman. For questions or more information, contact Fire Chief Tim Peterson 208-539-6546 or stop by Fire station during business normal business hours 8am-4pm

Know Before You Go!

Whether you dangle a jig through a hole in the ice or cast a streamer into an open river, wintertime is a great time for fishing. Southeast Idaho has no shortage on fantastic winter fisheries-- but before you head out to reel in the fun, be sure you know the rules.

Here are some important reminders based on some of the most common violations Fish and Game conservation officers encounter in the Southeast Region.

Know Your Limits

Many lakes and reservoirs have special limits, and some areas like the Snake River from Eagle Rock upstream to American Falls Dam have trout limit of "0" (catch-and-release) from October 16 to the Friday before Memorial Day weekend.

Don’t Take The Bait

Some popular areas such as Daniels Reservoir near Malad City, Treasureton Reservoir in Franklin County, and Twenty-Four Mile Reservoir in Caribou County prohibit bait - seriously, don’t even have it in your tackle box, or you may have some explaining to do. Barbless hooks are required.

Identity Theft Awareness Week

The Federal Trade Commission highlighted Identity Theft awareness this last week - January 30 thru Febrary 3 - to encourage people to reduce personal risk. According to Javelin Strategy, more than 40 million Americans fell victim to identity theft in 2021 - putting their credit, reputation and personal finances in jeopardy.

"At Zions Bank, we want to position our clients for success," said Gooding Branch Manager Aaron Geurts. "If you understand how to help safeguard your personal information, you're less likely to have a scammer destroy your credit and ruin your good name."

To help prevent identity theft, consumers are encouraged to take the following steps:

 Keep your Social Security number private. Your Social Security card shouldn't be kept in your wallet and shouldn't be shared more than necessary.

 Collect the mail daily. When you will be gone for a while, put a hold on your mail. You can also sign up for Informed Delivery through the U.S. Postal Service, which sends you an email preview of your daily mail.

 Check your bank and credit card statements regularly. Account statements and receipts should be compared while keeping an eye out for fraudulent transactions.

 Shred account statements, credit offers, receipts, and credit cards that have expired. By doing this, you can stop "dumpster divers" from obtaining your personal data.

 Install software that provides an email filter, firewall and antivirus tools and keep these programs updated.

 Use strong passwords and change them every 90 days. It's ideal to create passwords with a minimum length of 8-12 characters that use uppercase and lowercase letters as well as symbols. If you've experienced identity theft, you may report it to the FTC and obtain a personalized recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov

Camas Quips Gathered by Tee Hurd

How do you know when the moon has had enough to eat? When it's full.

A farm boy ran to the nearest farmhouse and shouted at the farmer working in his shop. "Come help my pa!" "What happened," said the farmer as he ran towards the boy. "He fell of the haywagon into the mud." "Is he in very deep?" "Yep. He's plumb up to his ankles." "Aw, he is not so bad off then." "Heck he ain't! He fell in head first." -- -- --

A man was so drunk he tried to hit the ground with his hat... and couldn't. -- -- --

A young boy responded to his dad during the depression. "If our topsoil is blowing away, whose topsoil is blowing in to replace it?"

Bunco is Back

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A rural mail lady was asking the woman at the farm where she was delivering mail. "What happened to your mailbox? It is shot full of holes." "We got tired of waiting the vandals," she replied. "So we did it ourselves."

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A funny thing about chickens: they are the only creature you can eat before they are born.

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That horse throwed him clean into a funeral parlor. -- -- --

We are going to have to guit looking to Washington for leadership. It is hopeless. The great man died in 1799.

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The Community Church in Fairfield is starting up Lady's Night Bunco starting Monday, February 13th. The fun starts at 6 p.m. so bring a friend (or two) and enjoy!

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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, Feb 9 (Rich) Ham Sand w/ Soup & Pie

Friday, Feb 10 (Sho) Sausage Casserole

Monday, Feb 13 (Rich) Chicken & Noodles

Tuesday, Feb 14 (Sho) Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread

Wed, Feb 15 (Sho) Tuna Salad Sand w/ Soup & Pie

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

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

Friday, Feb 10 Chicken Parmesan Ziti

Tuesday, Feb 14 Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread

Wednesday, Feb 15 Baked Potato Bar

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $5.00

Thursday, Feb 9 Spaghetti & Garlic Bread

Monday, Feb 13 Curry Chicken w/ Rice

Tuesday, Feb 14 Stuffed Peppers

Wednesday, Feb 15 Pigs-in-a-Blanket & Mac n'Cheese

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, Feb 10... Sweet n'Sour Chicken

Monday, Feb 13... Salisbury Steak

Wednesday, Feb 15... Chicken Carbonara

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, Feb 10... Cod & French Fries

Monday, Feb 13... Chili & Cornbread

Obituary

Tommy Orville Harley

Tommy Orville Harley, 73, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls, surrounded by family and friends.

Tom was born to Orville and Barbara Harley on July 17, 1949 at St. Valentine's Hospital in Wendell. He attended school in Wendell while helping on his family dairy farm. He was good about helping neighbors with their chores when he had free time.

He attended two years of college when CSI was being built. The classes were at night at the Twin Falls High School.

On May 8, 1970 Tom married Ronna Blackmer in Elko, Nevada. The couple helped on the family dairy farm until 1977 when they moved to their own dairy in Gooding. In 1990 they returned to the West Point area of Wendell to continue dairying.

Tom sold the cows in 2005 and went to work for Harold Wartluft of Gooding Green Chop as a truck driver. He retired in 2011 to work at tearing down old buildings and cutting metal for sale. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life will be held at the Wendell Cemetery in the Spring of 2023. 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

Mason William August

September 7, 2022 — February 4, 2023

Mason William August passed away February 4, 2023 in Dietrich, Idaho. He was born September 7, 2022, to Brandon Michael and Sophia Ann (Price) August. Mason loved playing with his brothers, his mommy, and his daddy. He was learning to roll all over the place and just discovering new foods and new toys. Mason was easily entertained by “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”. Mason is survived by his parents; grandparents; and brothers, Juston, Zander, and Kenneth.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Farnsworth Mortuary - 1343 S Lincoln Ave in Jerome. Memorial donations may be made to the family on their GoFundMe page at https:// gofund.me/8b8cbcef.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Mason’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com

death & service notices

Mary Nadine Hume, 97, a resident of Island Park, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Bozeman, Montana. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

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Ruby J. Webb

Ruby J. Webb, 88, of Wendell, Idaho, passed away peacefully Monday morning January 30th 2023 at her home. Ruby was born in Karvel, Colorado September 9, 1934. She was the sixth of eight children of Charlie and Mary Pepper.

Ruby spent her childhood and early adult years in Colorado helping on the family farm. There she met and married the man she always claimed was the "orneriest boy" in the county. The young man was Tommy L Webb. They married in 1952 and had 3 sons - Kirk, Monty, and Todd. In 1962, they moved to Wendell, Idaho with all of their belongings and a small herd of horses and cattle.

Wendell is where Tom and Ruby raised their children and continued to expand the cattle operation with their sons for the next 50 years. Ruby took care of every duty a ranch wife could be tasked with while also keeping the home and children in order. She fed cattle, cared for horses, and irrigated the farmland. It was well known she could cook a feast to feed a large branding crew. Many folks came to lend a hand over the years just to eat the lunchtime meal prepared by Ruby. Even at 88 years of age, she made the trip up to the mountains north of Fairfield this last fall to, once again, watch the cattle be sorted and shipped. She got great enjoyment from the company of her family and their passion for what Tom and she worked so hard to create over the years.

Ruby traveled far and wide to support her husband, children and grandchildren in their lifetime participation in rodeo events from junior rodeos to PRCA competitions. Nothing filled her heart more than the pride she took in her children and grandchildren. She was full of happiness if one of them was brought up in a conversation about their achievements. She would mention that she "even got a few great grandchildren out of the deal."

Ruby enjoyed plenty of activities away from the ranch as well. She and Tom were 4-H group leaders, she was in a bowling league, enjoyed painting, quilting, and sewing, and she was a local hairdresser for several years. In more recent times, she had a yard full of the most beautiful flowers around.

Chariot racing was a favorite pastime of hers. As we all know, Ruby liked to keep things clean and tidy, and she took pride in keeping the chariot racing horses and the buggy teams looking sharp. They won several awards along the way because of her efforts.

Tom and Ruby made twenty consecutive trips to Wickenburg, Arizona for an enjoyable part time retirement during the winter months before heading back to Idaho for the busy summer of ranch work. After Tom's passing, Ruby carried on independently and continued to travel back to Wickenburg for a few more years, not willing to miss out on the sunshine and the long-term friendships she and Tom had made there.

Ruby is survived by their three children: Kirk (Stevia), Monty, and Todd (Holly); six grandchildren: Dan, Rob, Nicole, Amy, Ty, and Garrett; and twelve great grandchildren, all in Idaho. She is also survived by one brother Albert Pepper of Colorado, and one sister Charlotte Lawton of Wendell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Mary, husband of 59 years Tommy L. Webb, four sisters Fay, May, Lela, and Mary, and one brother Charles.

Funeral services will be held February 13, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at New Life Community Church in Wendell. Burial will be in the Wendell cemetery followed by lunch at the church.

Funeral 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

Lavina Rose LeMoyne

Lavina Rose LeMoyne, 95, a resident of Hagerman, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at her home in Hagerman.

Lavina was born on April 12, 1947 on a farm in northeastern Nebraska, the daughter of Lorenz and Anna Kathol. She was raised and educated in Hartington, Nebraska.

Lavina married Edward Moore on May 16, 1947 in National City, California. Seven children were born to this union. Ed preceded her in death on May 29, 2000.

She later married John Russell LeMoyne on November 10, 2007 in Hagerman where they have since resided.

Lavina enjoyed playing bridge, quilting and loved working in her garden.

Lavina is survived by: her husband – John of Hagerman; her three sons – Daniel (Arlee) Moore of Santa Rosa, California, James (Emily) Moore of Westwood, California and Geoffrey (Cindy) Moore of Durango, Colorado; four daughters – Anna (David) Werner of San Antonio, Texas, Sherry (Lloyd) Farrar of Heyburn, Idaho, Virginia (Tom) Guthrie of Bellingham, Washington and Jeanne (Andy) Puleo of Penn Valley, California; one sister – Vera Schetter of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 19 grandchildren, 40 grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.

A memorial funeral mass will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Hagerman.

Inurnment will follow at the Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: St. Catherine's Station P.O. Box 52 Hagerman, Idaho 83332; or Hagerman Valley Senior and Community Center P.O. Box 509 Hagerman, Idaho 83332.

Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com