Courier NEWS Vol 48 Num 11

The Courier

News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding NEWS

March 13, 2024 Vol 48

St. Patrick's Fun Run & Walk

This Saturday, March 16th, join friends and neighbors from far and wide at the 34th Annual St. Patrick's Fun Run & Walk at the Malad Gorge State Park just off I-84 at Tuttle (exit #147) or 2314 South Ritchie Road.

The Half Marathon begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the 5.5 Mile Run (10:00 a.m.), the 3.5 Mile Run (10:15 a.m.), and the 3.5 Mile Walk (10:30a.m.). Online registration end on Friday, March 15th, ant 5:00 p.m. or you can signup between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the race location. Additional race information can be found at hagermanvalleychamber.com

The Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce has a few reminder for everyone... HAVE FUN! Dogs on leashes are allowed (please stay to the back of the group). Bicycles are NOT allowed. Wear a costume (there will be prizes). The half-marathon must be completed by 12:30 p.m. And... stay for the food and fun after everyone crosses the finsh line.

Fairfield Considers New Comprehensive Plan

It has been over 20 years since the City of Fairfield has officially updated their Comprehensive Plan. This Thursday, March 14th, the Fairfield City Council will hold a public hearing to hear public comments on proposed changes to the Comp Plan along with changes to their Future Land Use Map.

The Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan for short) is not law, but is a required planning document under Idaho Code 67-6508. Idaho Code outlines 17 areas of local land use planning that need to addressed, although, not all of these components are applicable to cities the size of Fairfield.

Some of the components include: Private Property Rights, School Facilities, Economic Development, Public Services, Hazardous Areas, Community Design, and the big one... Land Use.

Comp Plans are designed to be a snap-shot of where things are today along with ideas on how to maintain the good things in a community, as well as addressing the needs of the future (i.e. planning). A Comp Plan is often looked at as a roadmap to community growth, and frustratingly, growth that may or may not happen. This sometimes leads to the belief that growth will never happen. However, the downside of not having a good "roadmap" is that growth is often dictated by developers rather than the people living in the community.

Residents of Fairfield can view a copy of the Draft Comp Plan and Proposed Future Land Use Map at the Fairfield City Office (407 Soldier Road), or online at: www.cityoffairfieldidaho.com

March Water Supply Outlook

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has released the March Water Supply Outlook Report.

All Idaho basins saw improvements in their snowpack last month, though storm tracks continued to favor southern Idaho over northern Idaho in February. Total monthly precipitation during February ranged from 110% of normal monthly precipitation in the Clearwater to 244% in the Little Wood Basin. This winter’s trend of above normal snowpack south of the Snake River Plain and drier conditions north of the river's corridor continues.

Streamflow, snowpack, and precipitation data for each basin, as well as replacements for the daily, ready-to-print maps of SWE and total water year precipitation are available on the Idaho Snow Survey Website.

“Improvements in Idaho’s snowpack boosted confidence in water supply this upcoming season, especially with major winter storms delivering snow as we were preparing this report,” said Erin Whorton, Water Supply Specialist for NRCS Idaho. “Increases in snowpack will hopefully translate into improved mid to late-summer streamflow but the influence of spring and summer weather on irrigation demand will play a critical role in water supply.”

For information on specific basins, streams, and reservoirs, the full report is online at March Water Supply Outlook Report.

Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings St. Patrick's Day Parade

CALLING ALL POETS

The Hailey Public Library and the Free Range Poetry Society are seeking local poets to take part in a series of live poetry readings. Contact Kristin.Fletcher, Program Director, kristin.fletcher@ haileypubliclibrary.org (208) 788-2036

This Saturday, March 16th, Shoshone will hold their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, along with lots of fun activities for kids and adults.

The celebration will begin a 2:00 p.m. and will include a Tumbleweed Race (bring your own weed) and trophies for best livestock, best machinery, and best dressed man & woman. A potluck will follow the parade at the Iron Horse Saloon (210 N. Rail Street W.).

Building Projects at Camas School

The Camas County School will hold another Community Meeting next Monday, March 18th, to discuss future building projects. Projects include an Annex with an Ag Shop, additional classrooms, and a greenhouse. Everyone is welcome to attend these meeting.

If you have questions, contact the school at 208-764-2472 or jwilliamson@camascountyschools.com

4-H Enrollment

Did you miss 4-H Sign-Up last Tuesday? Never fear, there is still time to get enrolled in a 4-H Club/Project. Projects being offered are:

Dog Club: lead by Sammy McFadyen

In A Day Club: Hiking, Drone, Art, Photography: all lead by Amy Botz

Sewing: lead by Pam Berndt

Knitting/Crochet: lead by Teri Backstrom and Pam Berndt

Ag Robotics: lead by Ed Reagan

Cloverbud: Ages 5-7: lead by Trish Cade

Horse Club and Ski ‘n’ Boards: lead by Angie Thompson

Livestock Clubs include: Rabbit: Carol Reagan Poultry: Trish Cade

Swine: Travis Martin Sheep: Sam Stroud & Amy Botz

4-H Shooting Sports (ages 13-18) offers Shotgun (Travis Martin), Pistol/Rifle (Ed Reagan), and Archery

If you are interested in joining 4-H please contact the University of Idaho Extension, Camas County/4-H Youth Development at 208-764-2230 or email camas@uidaho.edu. Or you can stop by the office. Hope to see you soon. Remember there is a $15.00 membership fee.

Gooding Community Chorale Presents Easter Cantata

"COME TO THE CROSS AND REMEMBER"

The Gooding Community Chorale & Orchestra proudly present "Come to the Cross and Remember," an Easter cantata by Pepper Choplin, under the direction of Rick Strickland. All performances will be held at the Gooding United Methodist Church (805 Main Street) in Gooding. Dates are times are as follows:

Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23, at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 24, at 4:00 p.m.

There is no charge for the concerts. Free will donations are appreciated. Refreshments will be served after the performances.

For further information, please contact Rick Strickland at 208-539-5210 or rickstricklandrealestate47@gmail.com

Cup of Tee by Tee Hurd

Well, once again my cell phone was the only thing that had the correct time Sunday morning at breakfast. I owe that bit of thanks to the Daylight Savings Time.

I hope everyone was able to change all the time displaying devices in your household. Personally, I really don’t care about the change in the spring, though I seem to be goofed up for a week of sunrises. You know farmers don’t worry about Daylight Savings Time because they work from daylight to dark anyway. They adjust their work according the sun light.

Breakfast now seems to be a different time. I’m glad the breakfast cereal people don’t change as often as the time. Throughout the years breakfast cereals have been pretty constant. I believe even the advertising techniques have kept up with the time.

The first registered trademark for a breakfast cereal was the stately image of the Quaker Oats man. Over the years, many people have mistakenly believed that the man depicted on the logo was either Benjamin Franklin or William Penn. The truth is, the Quaker Oats Company designed its own man in Quaker gear to reflect the company’s ideals of “honesty, integrity, and purity.”

One day in 1894, Dr. John Kellogg accidentally left some wheat on the stove too long. When he tried to press it into dough, the wheat turned into flakes. Kellogg Toasted them and served them to patients in his health sanitarium.

The response was overwhelming and corn flakes (as he later dubbed them) were a hit. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes went on the market in 1906. In 1957 the cereal gained a mascot when the Leo Burnett Advertising Agency came up with Cornelius, a green rooster sporting a red comb.

In 1928, Kellogg introduced another cereal. This time it was rice grains that were cooked, dried, and roasted. The unexpected result of this process was noted when the individual grains reacted with liquid. The fragile kernel walls collapsed and made an audible noise. The company embraced this phenomenon as a marketing opportunity and came up with the charactersSnap, Crackle and Pop - to promote the new cereal, Rice Krispies.

Snap, Crackle and Pop are famous world wide. In Sweden the three are known as Pif, Paf and Puff. In Germany they are known as Krisper, Krasper and Krusper. In Finland they go by Poks, Riks and Raks. In our nearby neighbor, Mexico, they go by Pim, Pum and Pam (different languages - different sounds).

GrapeNuts cereal was the first product to offer a grocery store coupon as an incentive to try the product. In 1895, C.W. Post distributed a coupon that offered one full cent off the purchase price of his cereal. This promotion was such a success, that coupon clipping became a part of our shopping make-up.

I’ve got more to say about cereals, but it looks like I’d better save some for another daylight time.

For this hour, it’s my “Cup of Tee.”

death & service notices

Susan Ramsey, 76, a resident of Bellevue, passed away on Monday, March 4th 2024 at the Lincoln County Care Center in Shoshone. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service- Shoshone Chapel.

Nancy Jean (Muffley) Green, 84, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Bennett Hills Assisted Care in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.

Alvina Eva (Kerner) Colter, 100, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Stonebridge Assisted Care in Hagerman. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

Magic Valley Manor in Wendell

Now a Home for Adult Residential Treatment

We have openings for Resident services coordinator, Assisted Living aides, and cook positions.

Please call 208-536-6623 and ask for Anita or Scott

CONSIGN EARLY

Need help getting your equipment to the auction? MVA may be able to help.

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, Mar 14 (Rich) Ham Sand w/ Soup & Pie

Friday, Mar 15 (Sho) Baked Potato Bar

Monday, Mar 18 (Rich) Corned Beef & Cabbage

Tuesday, Mar 19 (Sho) Hamburger/Fries & Apple Crisp

Wed, Mar 20 (Sho) Ham 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, Mar 15 Salsbury Steak & Mash Potato

Tuesday, Mar 19 Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice

Wednesday, Mar 20 Pork Goulash

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

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

Thursday, Mar 15 Corned Beef & Cabbage

Monday, Mar 18 Pork Chops w/ Mac n'Cheese

Tuesday, Mar 19 Haystacks & Rice

Wednesday, Mar 20 Swedish Meatballs w/ Noodles

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, Mar 15... St. Patty Corned Beef

Monday, Mar 18... Chicken Stir Fry

Wednesday, Mar 20... Pork Roast

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, Mar 15... Beef Potatoes & Gravy w/ Biscuits

Monday, Mar 18... Tuna Casserole & Garlic Bread

This Week’s Sudoku Puzzle Answers

Puzzle #1 - Easy Puzzle #2 - Hard

obituary

James Edward Barnhill III

James passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024. He was 60 years old. James was born in Paducah, Kentucky to James Barnhill II and Rickie Ann Bollinger on February 7, 1964. He attended South Hopkins High School in Nortonville, Kentucky.

Having an artistic eye, James Quickly developed a hunger for music and was an amazing guitar player. He also loved photography. James was an accomplished photographer and at the age of 23 began working for Olan Mills, well known for its photography. He also opened a successful photography studio in Challis, Idaho.

James had three children while living in Missouri – Alana, Logan, and Clayton. He then moved to Challis, Idaho and worked at the Thompson Creek Mine alongside his brother Billy Ray. There he met his wife, partner, and best friend Kimberly. Together they had two children, Jessica and Jeremy. With Kim, he gained a bonus son, Anthony. Together they lived in Gooding, Idaho, where James worked at Glanbia Foods.

James is survived by his wife, Kimberly, 6 children, 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Tara, brother Billy Ray, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, an uncle, three aunts, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends he met along the way.

Services will be held at Powerhouse Christian Fellowship, 2905 Sunbeam Rd. in American Falls, Idaho on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Celebration of Life will start at 12 noon. Following the service there will be a luncheon. Please come and bring a story to share and feel free to wear your favorite concert shirt in his honor.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.DavisRoseMortuary.com

Nina Newbry

Nina Newbry, 84, of Wendell, folded her last Pinochle hand on March 3, 2024.

She was born on February 20, 1940, to Frank and Altha Palmer and was raised and educated in Gooding. She later met and married Tom Newbry and started her family which included, four sons and numerous fur babies.

Mom was the "rock" that held all the boys together throughout the years. She had no fancy degree, designer clothes, no titled position, however, she could out fish and card shark the best of them. She could grind the gears of a school bus or spud truck like no other and smack us boys in the back seat while driving her car with one hand drinking her coffee in the other. Mom enjoyed her camping trips with her Good Sam friends and travelling the country as well as her hobbies (ceramics, crochet, card cheating, grandkids, etc.).

Mom was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years - Tom, her grandson - Tiarik; and is survived by her sons - Tim, Mark (Anne), Brad (Molly), and Scott (Marguerite); her nine grandchildren, and six great grandkids.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls.

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

obituaries

Bonnie Carol Sweet

Bonnie Carol Sweet, 92, of Fairfield, Idaho, passed away on January 29, 2024, after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure.

Bonnie was born on August 6, 1931, to Theodore Henry and Olive Viola Brackenbury in Jerome, Idaho. She grew up in Canyon-side, where her father was the school principal and her mother was a teacher. Bonnie spent many happy days with her two brothers – Larry and Phil, hunting, fishing and climbing the walls of the Snake River Canyon.

From an early age, Bonnie was active in sports, especially softball, and by the time she graduated from high school, she excelled as a pitcher. Her team traveled throughout Idaho and Utah, winning the State Championship in 1949.

After high school, Bonnie continued to play softball in Salt Lake City for a semi-professional league. At the same time, she attended and graduated from Stevens-Henager College of Business.

When Bonnie returned to Jerome, she worked at First Security Bank. During this period, she met the love of her life – Bill Sweet, while bowling with friends at the local bowling alley. It wasn't long before they discovered their shared passion for sports, and marriage soon followed on February 10, 1951. Bill and Bonnie moved to the Camas Prairie to start farming with Bill's uncle – Robert Edman. Bonnie, who wasn't exactly familiar with farm/ranch life or being a housewife, conquered both. She taught herself how to cook, sew, and knit. Soon, she could whip up dinner for a crew of hired men and plow a field, all on the same day. In later years, her sourdough and Swedish pancakes became a requested staple of the Senior Center's Saturday breakfast menu. It was during these months that Bill was called to active military duty as a 1st Lieutenant in the Korean War, and Bonnie moved to Jerome to live with her parents and care for her younger sister – Lana, while her mother taught school. It was also during this period that she gave birth to her daughter – Sunnie, on April 6, 1952.

In April 1953, Bill returned, and life on the Prairie resumed. Two more babies were born – Shane on April 7, 1954 and Layne on June 15, 1955. For eighteen months, the boys were the best of friends, bringing delight to the rest of the family, but in the fall of 1956, Leukemia struck, taking Layne to live with God and leaving us to live in sorrow.

In 1959, Bonnie's life took another turn, but this time a joyous one, when her daughter Laren was born on April 15, 1959. More happiness appeared in 1963 when the family adopted Brian. Her life was again filled from morning to night, keeping up with this growing crew.

If that wasn't enough, for 24 years, Bonnie worked for the Camas Hay Association, operating the scales across from her home. Throughout the summer and fall, she weighed and kept records of the large truckloads of hay transported out of the Camas Prairie daily.

In later years, which some may refer to as retirement, Bonnie worked at the Specialty Shop in Fairfield. She loved waiting on and meeting new people. During these years, she also took up painting, creating some beautiful landscape/structure paintings around the Prairie. Many of these pictures grace the homes of both children and grandchildren today.

Bonnie and Bill were well known throughout the Prairie, and they were honored to be chosen as the Grand Marshals for the Camas County Fair in 2009. They never lost their passion for sports, and they were avid Musher fans to the end.

Bonnie loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews unconditionally and unselfishly, encouraging and cheering for each of them in whatever sport or activity they chose to participate in. She was always their biggest fan!

In her sister's words, "Bonnie was a fiery, determined, athletic force of nature." She has left us a beautiful legacy of love for home and family. She is truly missed. We love you, Mom!

Bonnie is lovingly survived by her daughter – Sunnie (Edward) Smith; her son – Shane Sweet; her son – Brian (Rosa) Sweet; and her daughter – Laren (Randy) Erkins. She will forever be remembered by her grandson – Dustin (Alisan) Sweet; grandson – Trapper (Cody) Sweet; grandson – Ryan (Tina) Smith; grandson – Dallas (Candice) Smith; grandson – Nicholas (Amaya Eiguren) Smith; granddaughter – Tasha (Jarrod) Lott; grandson – Jason (Sabrina) Sweet; grandson – Matthew Sweet; granddaughter – Ashely Sweet; grandson – Cade Erkins; grandson – Chase (Erin) Erkins; grandson – Cole (Amanda) Erkins and 24 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother – Larry Brackenbury; her brother – Phil (Margaret) Brackenbury; her sister - Lana (Tim) Parker; sister-in-law – Barbara Fitch; and twelve nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband – William Edman Sweet; her son – Layne T. Sweet; her father – Theodore Henry Brackenbury; her mother –Olive Viola Brackenbury; nephew – Lance Brackenbury; sister-n-law Wynona Brackenbury; and brother-in-law – Jay Fitch.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Manard Cemetery in Fairfield, Idaho. This event is held in honor of our beloved mother. Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.

We want to take this time to thank the many kind and caring professionals at Bennett Hills who assisted our mother with such loving care. We would also like to thank the many friends and relatives who visited or wrote letters to her while she resided at Bennett Hills. We send a special thank you to Marsha Kramer, who devotedly visited with Mom daily, watching every Camas Musher game with her to the end.

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

BOARD OF CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BRIEF SYNOPSIS (IC 31-819)

The following actions were taken by the Board of County Commissioners for the month of January, 2024

Synopsis: January 8, 2024

Motion Passed: Agenda, Minutes, Synopsis’, 2024 Chairman and Vice Chairman, Executive Session, annual indigent public defense report, 3 liquor licenses, December timecards, December 2023 Claims

Tabled: Personnel Policy

Payroll: $148,339.65

Expenditures: $577,360.38

January 16, 2024

Motion Passed: Amend Agenda, approve agenda, Executive Session, contract change form, Minutes, Synopsis, vessel fund retention form, Code Enforcement Officer

Tabled: Personnel Policy

January 22, 2024

Motion Passed: Approve agenda, minutes, synopsis, certificate of residencies, language on Ordinance 183, continue Comp Plan deliberations, Forest Service letter of support, RFP publication, RFP, Personnel Policy.

Tabled: CPF Grant Administrator

CLAIMS FOR THE MONTHS OF DECEMBER 2023

Justice Fund $11,826.36

Current Expense $19,323.76

Road Bridge $65,002.98

District Court $482.19

Revaluation $1,750.00

Health $1,278.25

Landfill $432.00

Noxious Weeds $2,195.17

Elections $392.68

Ambulance $1,833.33

911 Communications $1,624.69

State Fund $28,763.35

Court Trust $2,089.46

City of Fairfield $111,920.36

School District #121 $193,813.24

Cemetery District $23,657.14

West Magic Fire $6,287.00

Camas Mosquito $6,988.78

Camas Library $65,480.64

Snowmobile $32,310.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $577,360.38

Brianna Walter, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

CORRECTED NOTICE OF ELECTION FILING DEADLINE - CAMAS COUNTY

Pursuant to Idaho Code §34-1405, notice is hereby given for the candidate filing deadline for the elections held on May 21, 2024. The required Declaration of Candidacy and Petition of Candidacy forms must be filed no earlier than March 4, 2024 until March 15, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Forms are available at the Camas Clerk’s office: 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho. Individuals who run as write-in Candidates must file a Declaration of Intent no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 22, 2024.

County Commissioner Dist. 1 2 year term (correction)

County Commissioner Dist. 3 4 year term (correction)

County Sheriff 4 year term

County Treasurer 2 year term

Precinct Committee Person (2 precincts) 2 year term

Brianna Walter, Camas County Clerk

General Notice

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

The City of Shoshone, Idaho (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: 2024 Potable Water System Improvements

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Shoshone City Hall located at 207 South Rail Street West, until the 9th of April, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work:

Structural, electrical, control, ventilation and chlorination improvements on existing Well 1 & 2 Pumphouse and Well 3 Pumphouse and the construction of a new potable water tank and booster station Pumphouse at the Well 3 site.

Bids are requested for the following Contract: 2024 Potable Water System Improvement

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: https://www.questcdn.com/

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered through the website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the website or obtained directly from the issuing office. Please inform the issuing office if you are utilizing the website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: TD&H Engineering, Inc. 161 5th Avenue South, Suite 105 Twin Falls, Idaho 83301

Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents (including Full-Size Drawings) may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a nonrefundable deposit of $100 for each set. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to TD&H Engineering, Inc.

A link to download a digital copy of the Bidding Documents can be obtained by emailing the Issuing Office at: Tracy.Reed@tdhengineering.com

Mandatory Pre-bid Conference

A mandator y pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on March 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (Mountain Daylight Time) at the Lincoln County Community Center, 201 South Beverly Street, Shoshone, Idaho 83352. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.

Instructions to Bidders

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security in the form of a bid bond, certified check, cashiers check or cash in the amount of 10% of the amount of the bid proposal. Said bid security shall be forfeited to the City of Shoshone, Idaho as liquidated damages should the successful bidder fail to enter into contract in accordance with their proposal as specified in the Instructions to Bidders.

The City of Shoshone reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any nonmaterial irregularities in the bids received, and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the best interest of the City of Shoshone.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Shoshone, Idaho By: Dan Pierson, Mayor Date: March 13, 2024

Martin H. Luther

Martin H. Luther died at home in Mesa, Arizona on February 12, 2024 – peacefully and surrounded by family. He had just turned 95 a couple of weeks earlier and had enjoyed a birthday party attended by all his children, their spouses, and several grand and great-grandchildren!

Martin H. Luther was born on January 29, 1929 to Charles A. and Ora E. (High) Luther at their home located one mile west of Gooding, Idaho. Martin was the youngest of 10 children and was raised on the ranch/farm that his father had broken out of sagebrush. The ranch was known then for its registered Herefords.

Growing up during the Great Depression, Martin was expected to work hard alongside his parents and siblings, and he developed a strong lifelong work ethic.

Martin joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1945 and after being honorably discharged and pursuing education for a few years, he joined the Idaho Fish &

Game Department (IFG) in 1949. Martin started out on a construction crew building IFG facilities and driving “fish trucks” all over the state. Later he became an IFG Conservation Officer stationed in Camas County, and it was there that he met the love of his life - Margaret Koonce.

Marty and Marge settled down in the small town of Soldier – near her parents, and soon had two sons. Too much time away from family eventually led to Martin transferring to the IFG Land Management Division, which led to the family moving to north Idaho and the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. There, Martin was manager of the Farragut Wildlife Refuge and a daughter was born.

During their time in north Idaho, Marty and Marge became born-again believers in Christ and were baptized at Bethel Baptist Church in Coeur d’Alene. Christian beliefs and service were foundational in their lives.

A highlight of his time at Farragut was helping with the 1965 International Girl Scout Jamboree. Following the Girl Scout Jamboree, Farragut became an Idaho State Park. Martin chose to stay with the Idaho Fish & Game Department, so he and the family transferred to southeastern Idaho where he became manager of the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area just north of Roberts, Idaho. Martin was in-

~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ INVITATION

TO BID

Notice is hereby given that all interested persons are invited to submit bids to the Camas County Clerk's Office for the prep and painting of the exterior of the Camas County Road and Bridge Shop building located at 120 W Willow Ave in Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho.

The successful bidder will be responsible for the following: The exterior of the building will be power washed, or media blasted, depending upon the need and reaction of the substrate. All chipping and loose paint shall be removed leaving only clean block or paint that retains its integrity. All windows, doorways, outlets or electrical components will be covered and protected prior to washing or media blasting. All surrounding tanks, racks, concrete pillars, and anything else deemed inappropriate for painting by the Road and Bridge Supervisor shall be covered and protected prior to priming and painting. All clean-up of paint chips and or material that detaches from building during this process will be removed by the successful bidder. The building trim shall be covered and protected throughout all prep and painting stages to ensure it is not damaged during any step in the process. After the building is prepped for primer, if power washing is determined to be the most effective solution by the successful bidder in consultation with the Road and Bridge Supervisor, a time period of no less than 3 consecutive days will elapse before priming and painting begins. No more than 6 consecutive days shall elapse before priming of the building begins. The working window for said project opens July 1st 2024 and ends August 31st 2024. No more than 21 consecutive days shall pass between the starting date of the project and the completion of the project. Specifications for the products to be used on the project are on file with the Camas County Clerk and may be obtained in person at the courthouse.

All bids must be under sealed cover and submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Camas County Commissioners. Bid submissions will close March 18th 2024 at 1:00 p.m. No bids will be accepted after this time. Furthermore, all persons submitting bids are required to submit proof of insurance covering themselves and employees against bodily harm or damage to property in accordance with Camas County guidelines. Such guidelines are available for inspection in the Camas County Clerk’s Office.

Sealed Bids will be opened on March 18th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the County Commissioners Room at 517 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID.

volved with many improvements at Market Lake which attracted increased numbers of waterfowl and big game animals. Martin ended his career with the IFG at Market Lake with 40 years of service.

Marty and Marge moved to Anderson Island, Washington in the mid-1990’s and lived happily there (and part-time at Gooding, Idaho) until Marge’s passing in 2020 – having been married for nearly 65 years! In the years since Marge’s death, Marty has been living with his three kids – seasonally bouncing between Arizona, Montana, and Washington.

Martin is survived by his sons Mark (Katie) Luther of Helena, MT; Carl (Brenda) Luther of Mesa, AZ; and daughter Sara (Josh) Boelter of Vancouver, WA – as well as nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services are planned for June 13th at Mountain View Cemetery north of Fairfield, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Camas County Cemetery District, P.O. Box 595, Fairfield, Idaho 83327

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FOR SALE

► Construction Services. Call 208-450-9411

We also have Firewood for Sale. Many prices, lengths and types. Pick up for discount - delivery available.

► For Sale: horse corral, metal tubing, 7 panels $400. Hamley saddle, excellent $500. Hand tooled saddle, $300. Black Diamond wood splitter, 27ton, like new $950. Call 208-539-5525.

► Sullivan 185 CFS Air Compressor on wheels - $8,000. 150' hose on winder for air compressor$500.00. Midwest Model #845 Back Flow Testing Kit (excellent condition) and miscellaneous back flow parts - $500.00 Call Steve for more information and/or pictures 208/539-4689.

► Firewood: Split 3 years seasoned Russian olive delivery in the Magic Valley 208-421-5146

SERVICES

► 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.

► Horse Boarding available along the Malad River, price negotiable. Also available trims (no shoeing), and U-Load wood chips, $35 a pickup. Please call James at 208-320-3839.

Gooding Recreation District

The Gooding Recreation District is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Secretary/Treasurer, starting April 1, 2024. Candidate must be proficient in Quickbooks. Interested persons may send their resume to: PO Box 502, Gooding, Idaho 83330, or email to shelli1664@live. com. Position is open until filled.

 Employment 

► Camas County School District is seeking a team member to work as Maintenance Director/Custodial Supervisor. We need someone who is able to establish effective relationships with students, staff, and community. This position maintains and/or oversees maintenance of school buildings and grounds and supervises custodial staff. To make application please login to the district website and fill out the classified application. For further information please contact Wendy Strickler at the School District office, 610 Soldier Road Fairfield, Idaho, by phone at #764-2625 ext. 1002, or by email at wstrickler@camascountyschools.org.

► Camas County Sheriff’s Office has a dispatcher job opening. Part time job with 16 hours weekly, plus fill in occasionally. The job consists of two 8hour shifts weekly. Applicant must be able to stay calm in stressful situations and have good communication skills. Pay rate is $13 to $15 dollars an hour depending on experience. Please send resumes to dispatch@camascounty. id.gov or mail in at PO Box 220 Fair field, Id 83327. You can also pick up an application at the Sheriff's Of fice at 119 Willow Ave W in Fairfield. Camas County is a equal opportunity employer.

► 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