Courier NEWS Vol 47 Num 8

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NEWS Dietrich Takes Second at State

The Dietrich Blue Devil Girls went all the way to the State 1AD2 Championship game last weekend.

Their first game of the tournament ended with a 63 to 49 victory over Leadore. The second game was a nailbiter with Dietrich down by 5 points going into the second half, but they rallied back in the last two quarters to pull out the win against Deary 32 to 31.

Boys Basketball

Saturday's Championship game against the Council Lumberjacks started well but the Devils couldn't overcome the Council girls. The final score was 52 to 42 giving Dietrich second place.

News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding

February 22, 2023

Vol 47 Num 8

Wrestling Championships

The State Wrestling Championships will take this week starting this Thursday, February 23rd, at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. The Parade of Champions and the Championship Finals will be held on Saturday afternoon.

Both Gooding and Wendell will be sending team to this year's tournament, and Hagerman is sending one competitor.

The Trojan Wrestling boys team includes Elvis Aguilar (138) who completed an inspiring first season and finished the regular season 2nd. Senior Elliot Thompson finished the regular season by winning the 145 pound division, and Abraham Orozco took first in the 195 pound division. Deegan Gonzales got his medical release (knee injury) just in time to take 2nd place in the 285 pound division.

And... for the first time in Wendell's history, two girl Trojan wrestlers qualified for the state tournament: Joanna Jimenez finished 2nd and Marisol Bueno finished 3rd, both in the 145 pound division.

(Wendell team photo below)

Last Tuesday, the Camas Mushers took the win over the Richfield Tigers 52 to 46 sending Camas to the Championship game. Meanwhile, the Dietrich Blue Devils crushed the Hagerman Pirates with a 74 to 35 victory.

Last night, Richfield and Dietrich played for the second time in the tournament to see who will face Camas in the District Championship game to be held tonight (February 22) at Gooding High School at 7:00 p.m. The winner of that game will advance to the State Tournament to be held at Caldwell High School on March 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

Hagerman Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs Annual Fundraiser Chili Cook off & Chili Dinner

This Saturday, February 25th, come to the annual fundraiser held at the Hagerman Legion Hall. 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 The Gooding Senators are sending four Seniors: Kayd Craig for a chance to win a Glock 48 9mm handgun or a Ruger American 308.

(152), Cole Anderson (170), Seth Scott (182), and Kennedi Only 52 cards per gun - must be present to win. Guns Provided by Bullets Cope, (126).

Blake Koyle (106), Derek Slusher (145) and Avery & Brew in Hagerman.

For questions or more information, call 208-539-6546 or stop by Fire station Young (152) round out the team. during business normal business hours 8am-4pm Freshman Luke Bogaad (98) will represent Hagerman.

2 The Courier NEWS • Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • News@Highway46.org Bliss School Seeks New Superintendent

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Lions Help IESDB Seniors

The Bliss School District Board of Trustees is seeking a highly qualified educational leader to serve as Superintendent/Principal starting July 1 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Application Deadline: March 9, 2023 Last week Gooding Lions President For application and job details goto www.bliss234.org/employ- Terrie Bybee had the honor of prement-opportunities or call 208-352-4445 for information. EOE senting a donation check on behalf of

the Gooding Lions Club, to the 2023 Raptor Senior Class for this years project. They are replacing an older projector that has become difficult to view.

This project will impact so many lives for years to come.

"Thank you IESDB for letting us participate." And... their goal is $2,400.

Please contact the school if you are able to help them too!

Cup of Tee

© Last week, it was a little after midnight and I was passing through Meridian, Idaho. I thought to myself, "I could go for a salad." The Winco grocery store is open 24 hours-a-day, so I decided to stop at the one on Chinden and Linder roads. As I pulled into the parking lot, I decided to park my old Ranger pickup away from the main entrance under a street light.

The truck was sitting by itself when I walked into the store.

I got a chef salad and, of course, I had to have Ranch dressing as well. I went back to my pickup. As I got in, a couple in another Ranger pickup the same color as mine pulled in front of me. I guess I was parked in the secluded Ranger section.

The wife said to her husband, "Look Honey, we are parked in front of a mirror. That truck looks almost exactly like ours." The husband said to me as he went in front of his truck, "If you decide you want to sell that truck, I could use some of the parts for mine." I responded, "This one has over 400 thousand on it." As he headed for the store he said, "Mine has 215 thousand on it."

As I sat eating my salad off in the distance from the store, I looked the guy's pickup over.

His hood had a dent similar to mine in the front. It was same faded, pealed blue as mine.

Holding his hood was a ratchet strap from one side to the other (mine had a broken hood latch

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from where I hit an elk). The other fellow's right front fender mashed. To my surprise, both front bumpers were good, and lights and blinker coverers were good as well. Both units had good tires and matching rims.

The tailgate was on the other pickup but I wondered if the latch was broken like mine hard to tell at a glance. I'm sure the guy left his keys in the ignition knowing no one was going to steal the Ranger.

I could assume there nothing wrong with the radio in mirrored truck because the antenna looked to be in good shape, similar to mine. And, oh yeah... his heater probably worked good. Both pickups had a crack in the windshield about four inches above the dash, all the way across. Mine only broke when I fixed the heater, which is a really good one.

A gentleman is a nice new Ford had parked and went shopping while I was sitting there.

He looked at both pickups with a double take.

Then he looked again as he left. The two little Ranger pickup owners were getting all they could their pickups. The guy in the new Ford either wished he had one like ours, or he remembered when he had one.

This my “Cup of Tee”, a salad and exclusive parking.

...but never Compromising the Truth.

1-208-246-9999 • Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • The Courier NEWS

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Legislative Update from Both Sides of the Aisle Attacks on Trans Youth

from District 26 Representative Ned Burns It was a tough week in the House this last week.

We had some difficult subject matter and some bills that never should have seen the light of day. On Tuesday, the House heard HB 71, which was disguised as a child protection bill, but is pretty clearly an attack on trans kids, medical providers, and parents.

HB 71 would make it a felony for guardians and doctors to provide gender-affirming care for minors. House Democrats debated passionately against passing this bill, but the bill passed — with only one Republican "no" vote.

In a state where parental rights are treated as sacrosanct, the House voted on a near party line vote to take rights away from trans kids and their medical providers. The bill now passes over to the Senate, which has not taken it up yet. Now we wait to see if HB 71 will get a hearing in the Senate or if it will be held in committee.

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Who is Really Protecting Idaho’s Children?

from IDGOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon Gender dysphoria is a controversial mental health condition that has seen a recent spike in diagnoses. While there are many contributors to this spike, some experts believe that growing levels of childhood and adolescent depression are contributing to this spike.

Whatever its cause, Idaho’s legislators are right to craft legislation that protects minors from irreversible surgeries or hormone treatments that can lead to infertility, anatomical mutilation, and increased rates of suicidal ideation.

Unfortunately, our legislators’ efforts are facing an onslaught of special interest groups funded by, and supportive of, the radical Left.

One such group, Idaho Children Are Primary, has lobbied the Idaho Legislature through direct communication to oppose efforts to protect Idaho’s children.

Idaho Children Are Primary claims to be a bipartisan nonprofit. And yet their list of policy positions mirror those of the Biden Administration: advocacy for the continued use of Federal COVID monies here in Idaho; adoption of so-called Social Emotional Learning curriculum in Idaho schools; and support for taxpayer-funded sex reassignment surgeries for children.

Idaho Children Are Primary is like a lot of third-party advocacy groups operating in our state: they have a noble mission; many esteemed or respected community members on their board or staff; and they claim a mantle of policy neutrality or “bipartisanship.”

And like many other lobbying groups, their advocacy and efforts to guide the direction of legislation and policy largely operate outside of the public eye. With politically connected board members and donors, groups like Idaho Children Are Primary can kill legislation with just a few phone calls or well-placed emails.

Part of the job of a political party is to remind citizens of the principles at stake in any policy discussion. For example, with sex reassignment surgery: Should children be allowed — encouraged even — to engage in life-altering activities, including medical procedures, before they are capable of understanding the full implications of their choices? To have a full-throated debate about the real cost of certain policies we need advocacy groups to stop claiming neutrality and instead make plain what outcomes they really want to see established in our law.

Any interested Idahoan can visit our state party’s website at idgop. org and learn, in plain English, what our party stands for and what principles animate and inform our policy positions. We should expect the same transparency and fair dealing from groups like Idaho Children Are Primary.

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4 The Courier NEWS • Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • News@Highway46.org This Week’s Sudoku Puzzle Answers

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James Lawrence Cisco

James Lawrence Cisco, 85, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at his loving son's home in Twin Falls. He was born on November 21, 1937 in Capps, Arkansas to Robert and Odie Warren Cisco.

James Lawrence Cisco went by a few names, many knew him as Lawrence or as Cisco. He was a true American Cowboy and legend through and through.

He couldn't go anywhere without running into someone he knew and stopping to talk or tell a story about the good ol' days. He has been over the country whether it was rodeoing, driving truck or ranching. He had a stern, loving voice and hand when it came to his children and in raising them. He worked hard to see them achieve their goals and never gave up on any of them.

He was always able to light up a room he walked into. He loved his wife Karen all his life, they were meant to be. He worked from a very young age to and old age. Always providing for loved ones. He loved his grandchildren so much and would do anything for them. In his eyes they could hardly do any wrong. At the end of the day Lawrence Cisco was the Rock or should I say the Mountain that held the family together. His strength, his wisdom, his way of loving never foundered, never gave way. He was and is a hero and a legend to us all. Not only family, but to friends as well.

He had skin cancer at the end and had treatment to do. We believe the treatments took their toll on him, but it was old age that took him. He passed as peacefully as possible.

He leaves behind his wife – Karen Earlene Cisco; daughter – Key Elizabeth Cisco; son – James Robert (Crisa Kim) Cisco; daughter – Honey Jo (Shane) Jensen; daughter – Toya (Steve) Cotton; son – Earl Ray (Jenny) Cisco; daughter – Brenda (Michael) Sliman; and son – Dan (Brandi) Carver.

His grandchildren include – Dyllan Jensen, Colt Cisco, Hailey Holland, Tyler Holland, Riliegh Cotton, Ceci Cotton, Kayla Worth, Faith Evans, Jaycee Charlton, Duke Sliman, Rebecca Pereira, Lesley Nuemeyer and Joe Romo.

He is also survived by his brothers – Lonnie (Sue) Cisco, Donnie Cisco, Delbert (Terri-Meth) Cisco; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; and so many loving friends, both old and young.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters – Barbara and Darlene; and a nephew – Jay Cisco.

He will forever be loved, missed and treasured. Such a teacher he was.

Rest in peace – James Lawrence Cisco A Celebration of Life will be held in June 2023 at the Fir Grove Ranch.

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

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Mary Ellen Williamson, 72, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. A Celebration of Life for Mary will be held on Sunday, February 26, at 3:00 p.m. at the Iron Horse Saloon in Shoshone. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.

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Patricia Mary Voloshen

1-208-246-9999 • Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • The Courier NEWS

Patricia Mary Voloshen "Meme" went home to our Lord on February 11, 2023, at the age of 82, surrounded by family.

She was born in Hollywood, CA to Lloyd George Davies and Mary Margaret Davies on October 23, 1940. After graduating high school, Patricia went on to have two sons - Dean and Michael.

Patricia spent many years working as a lunch lady for the Dietrich School. She was beloved by staff and students and was known for making the most delicious gourmet lunches!

She put love into everything she made and was even known for carrying grandchildren on her back while working in the cafeteria. Her love for cooking followed her home where she would spend hours making spaghetti and homemade French bread for her picky grandchildren.

When she wasn't putting love into her food, Meme was pouring her heart into raising and spending time with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Whether it was renting movies, doing crafts, having ice cream parties, or picking asparagus, she devoted herself to her family and loved unconditionally. Science fairs, school projects or last-minute bake sales were never too much of an ask. Saying no wasn't her in vocabulary, which sometimes meant creating extravagant art projects or making homemade piñatas.

Patricia was also a talented writer and spent countless hours tapping away on her typewriter, creating beautiful poems and short stories. She believed that writing was the highest form of thinking and reading was the passport to countless adventures. Rainy days were reserved for indoor tents and reading with her grandchildren for hours on end. Whether it was getting Goosebumps with R.L. Stine, feeding our souls with chicken soup, or floating with Stephen King, the hours disappeared quickly as we traversed the secret worlds of our favorite authors.

Although Meme reserved much of her time for grandchildren and great grandchildren, she was fortuitous later in life when she found her true love - Ron Burk. Their shared love of adventure, and his pilot's license, meant many years of traveling, discovering new experiences and making incredible memories.

Throughout her lifetime, Patricia touched the heart of nearly anyone she met. She truly believed there was enough love to go around and was there for anyone who needed her. Her absence will leave an unfillable void in the hearts of many.

"We'll love you forever, we'll like your for always, as long as we're living, our Meme you'll be."

Patricia was preceded in death by: Lloyd Davies – Father; Mary Davies – Mother; Bronwyn Joanne Mytrysak – Sister; Michael Grissom – Son; and Ron Burk - Partner.

Patricia is survived by: her son - Dean Grissom; brother - Lloyd (Linda) Davies; granddaughter - Megan (Josh) Hettenbach, granddaughter - Marisa Garcia; and great grandchildren - Amara Dains, Hadrea Dains, Surf Hettenbach, Swayzee Hettenbach, Isaiah Garcia and Meilani Garcia.

A Celebration of Life to be announced at a future date.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel. Share condolences, memories and photos at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

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The Courier NEWS • Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • News@Highway46.org 6Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GOODING, IDAHO

Pursuant to established procedure, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Gooding, Idaho, that a public hearing will be held on the 16th day of March, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gooding Municipal Building located at 308 5th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho, to hear a request made by Dustin Vincent, property owner of 202 Texas Street also known as Lots 11 and 12 in Block 75 of Gooding Townsite, to approve a variance that would allow a 4-Plex to be built 10 feet into the City setbacks on the north side of the property.

Written comments must be received by 5:30 pm Wednesday, March 15, 2022 at Gooding City Hall, 308 5th Ave W., Gooding, ID 83330. You may also email a response to hpeterson@goodingidaho.org. Verbal and written comments will be heard during the public hearing.

Any person(s) requiring special accommodations should call City Hall 5 days prior to the public hearing at (208) 934-5669.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Planning and zoning Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 7th day of March, 2023 at 7:05pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of this hearing is for the Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the public to consider recommended changes to the requirements for Minor Subdivisions found in the Subdivision Ordinance.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm March 6th, 2023 at P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, Id 83327 or email via ccpz@rtci.net. Public comment will be limited to 5 minutes at the public hearing. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 208-764-2046 three (3) days in advance of the hearing.

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F&G Southeast Region Big Game Measuring Day

Measuring for Boone & Crockett (rifle/pistol), Pope & Young (archery), and Longhunter Society (muzzleloader) will be conducted by certified measurers for entry into the big game record books.

It’s time again to see how your latest trophy animal measures up! Idaho Fish and Game is hosting its annual Big Game Measuring Day on Wednesday, March 8 at the Southeast Regional Office located at 1345 Barton Road in Pocatello. Measuring for Boone & Crockett (rifle/pistol), Pope & Young (archery) and Longhunter Society (muzzleloader) will be conducted by certified measurers for entry into the big game record books. The service is free.

Interested members of the public may bring their antlers, horns and/or skulls to the regional office in Pocatello on Tuesday, March 7, by 5 p.m. but no later than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8. Items brought for measuring must be free of flesh and skin, and must have been air-dried for 60 days. Please note that air-drying is not the same as freezer storage.

Information required at the time of drop-off includes: Hunter name Date of harvest Location of harvest, including game unit, county and state Owner name, address and telephone number Guide’s name and address, if applicable All items must be picked up sometime between 8 a.m. and 5 A bleached mountain lion skull p.m. on Thursday, March 9, unless special arrangements are made to pick up items at a different time. Not sure your item is record worthy? Bring it on by anyway!

For more information, please contact the Southeast Region Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703.

Eligible Homeowners Can Now Apply Online For Property Tax Relief

You might qualify for some property tax relief. Idaho's Property Tax Reduction program reduces property taxes on an eligible homeowner's primary Idaho residence and up to one acre of land by as much as $1,500.

New this year, you can apply for the program online at tax.idaho.gov/proptaxrelief. You'll need an email address. You also can get a paper application on the Tax Commission's website at tax. idaho.gov or from your county assessor. Apply online or mail an application to your county assessor by Tuesday, April 18. Applicants must apply every year.

"The new online application gives taxpayers more flexibility, especially if it's difficult to get to their county assessor's office," said Pam Waters, administrator of Idaho's Property Tax Reduction program. "In addition, they can apply online for our other property tax relief options including property tax deferral and the disabled veterans benefit."

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Planning and zoning Commissioners You might qualify for a property tax reduction if all of these are true: will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier  You're an Idaho resident.

Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 7th day of March, 2023 at 7:10pm or  You own and occupy your home or mobile home, and the value doesn't exceed a limit set as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. by law that will be calculated in June 2023.

The purpose of this hearing is for the Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the public to consider adding gravel pits to Conditional uses in the Industrial district.

 Your total 2022 income, after deducting medical expenses, was $33,870 or less.  You're any of the following as of January 1, 2023: 65 or older Former POW or hostage Motherless or fatherless child under 18 Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Blind Widow(er) Disabled Administrator until 5:00 pm March 6th, 2023 at P.O. Box 430, Note: Property tax reduction benefits won't reduce special fees that government entities charge.

Fairfield, Id 83327 or email via ccpz@rtci.net. Public comment will be limited to 5 minutes at the public hearing. Services for persons For more information: Contact your county assessor's office in Idaho with disabilities may be made available by calling the office of the Call the Tax Commission at (208) 334-7736 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660, Planning and Zoning Administrator at 208-764-2046 three (3) days in advance of the hearing. ext. 7736 or visit tax.idaho.gov

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1-208-246-9999 • Wednesday, February 22, 2023 • The Courier NEWS

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John Wesley Kootstra

John Wesley Kootstra, 67, a resident of Twin Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls. John was born on January 3, 1956 in Bellflower, California, the son of John and Hilda Kootstra.

He was raised in Ontario, California, where he attended Ontario Christian, before moving to Idaho as a young adult. He followed his parents into the dairy business early on; he had a love for cows and the dairy industry that was known by everyone that truly knew him, and he took pride in his role in that industry as a hoof trimmer.

He married Janet Goedhart on January 3, 1981 in Wendell, Idaho, when they combined their families and continued to grow as a family through the rest of his life. This, he felt, was the achievement of his life. Spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren play, and seeing them become members of the church was where he found his peace.

In 1997, John and Janet faced one of the greatest hurdles in their lives together, leading to a kidney transplant in early 1998. John often reflected on this as one of the greatest blessings of his life, as it gave him the opportunity to watch his children grow into adulthood. Later, in 2014 he received the gift of a second transplant, which then gave him the opportunity to watch his grandkids continue to grow.

As we celebrate his life, we feel tremendous gratitude to all of his friends and family that have reached out in support, and know this support would have brought him great joy.

John is survived by: his wife - Janet Kootstra, his son - John H. Kootstra, three daughters – Tori (Jason) Torgrimson, Helen (Chris) Ordner and Michelle Kootstra, all of Twin Falls; three sisters – Rita Kootstra of Jerome, Marla Oosten Martinez of Lake Havasu, Arizona and Heidi Larsen of Twin Falls; and seven grandchildren – Tana, Libby and Luke Torgrimson, Skylar and Johnny Kootstra and Eli and Oliver Ordner.

He was preceded in death by: his parents – John and Hilda Kootstra; and his older brother – Harold Kootstra.

A Celebration of Life for John will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11:00 am at the New Life Community Church in Wendell. A private family burial will be held at the Wendell Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Twin Falls Reformed Church Deacons Fund or to the American Kidney Foundation.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~

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If you're outgoing, love nature and history, and enjoy interacting with people, this could be the perfect job opportunity for you. Visit https://idahosmammothcave.com/employment-opportunities/ for more information about the position, download and fill out our application, and send it to idahosmammothcave@gmail.com along with your current resume. High school seniors and college students are encouraged to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! ► Camas County Extension is seeking help for a temporary position at the 4-H Office. Approximately 260 hours at $20/hour. Starting March 6 and ending May 31. Please request full position description and application at camas@uidaho.edu or 208-764-2230. ► The Pro Shop at the Gooding Country Club is now hiring for the 2023 season. Must be 19 years of age. For more information, call Tiffany at 208-831-6093 ► The City of Shoshone is accepting applications for two (2) City Crew Members. Applicants must be dynamic self-starters, have a positive attitude and be customer service oriented. The City will train the right candidates in the many aspects of City Maintenance. See full job description at www.shoshonecity.com.

Looking for a small, 2 bedroom HOUSE in the Wendell area. Have a cat. Limited income, so maximum $450 per month. Please call Kathy at 536-5201

FOR SALE

► Yearling and 2 yr old Red Angus bulls for sale. Commercial and registered lots. Call 208358-4135 or visit daltoncattle.com. ► Young laying hens, 5 months old and in full egg laying mode. Rhode Island Red x Rhode Island White Sexlinks. $22 Call or text (208) 316-1810. ► We have a few Corgi puppies looking for their forever homes! Call 208-739-8964 for more information. ► Need a Steel Shipping Container? Call 208539-6439 for a quote!

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► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in anything: jackets, bags, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, dresses, coveralls, etc. Drop Off at 380 East Salmon Street in Hagerman, or Julie’s Ace Hardware in Gooding. 208-837-6267 - Kathy. ► Gooding Barbershop has $16 haircut.

Offering appointments during the week, Saturday is walk ins. 30 years barbering.

Book ahead of time while slots still available. Call 208-329-0933. ► FAIRFIELD MOW & SNOW. Local service for snow-blowers, lawn equipment and more! Call, text or email: (208) 283-6221 snewpzer@yahoo.com

► Lincoln County Rec District is taking applications for POOL

MANAGER (part-time) to supervises and evaluates staff in the pool operation during the aquatics season, direct and supervises the collection of all fees, and prepare daily records of receipts and deposits. Stop by the Rec Center 50 S Highway93in Shoshone. ► D&D TRANSPORTATION in Gooding is HIRING NOW for dedicated, professional, long-haul drivers. Whether it’s financial security, a passion for driving, or career independence that drives you, D&D can provide the driving opportunities for you!

• Must hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) • At least 1-year of verifiable driving experience Visit our website www.ddtsi.com/careers

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