Courier NEWS Vol 47 Num 13

The Courier

News from the Heart of Idaho

Camas • Lincoln • Gooding NEWS

March 29, 2023 Vol 47 Num 13

Two Bonus Saturdays at Soldier Mountain

by Tony Harrison

Soldier Mountain is opening two extra Saturdays this ski season. It will be open April 1 & 8 and operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

"Soldier Mountain has more than 70 inches at mid-mountain and more than 80 inches at the top, with 10-15 inches of additional snow in the forecast," general manager Paul Alden said. "South-facing terrain that usually shows dirt by this time of year still has substantial snow depth and is riding quite nicely."

Check SoldierMountain.com, its Facebook page at fb.com/SoldierMountain and its Instagram feed at Instagram.com/soldiermountain for updates. Automatically save $15 when you purchase tickets, lessons, and rentals online.

Soldier Mountain is not raising prices for season passes next winter and is currently offering a $50 discount through April 1. The deadline for payment plans is also April 1. Buy now and ski/ board the remainder of the 2022-23 season, ride the mountain bike trails summer 2023, ski/board the 2023-24 season, and ride the mountain bike trails summer 2024.

As an Indy Pass partner, Soldier Mountain also offers season passholders discounted Indy Passes as an add-on.

Lincoln County to Hold Public Hearing on CAFO Ordinance

On Monday, April 3rd, the Lincoln County Commissioners in their capacity as the P&Z Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the county's Land Use Map and C.A.F.O. ordinance - Confined Animal Feeding Operations are facilities with 1000 head or more. These documents are available on the county's website, or by request from the Lincoln County Planning & Zoning office at 111 West B Street in Shoshone.

The meeting will held at the Lincoln County Community Center (201 South Beverly Street) starting at 6:00 p.m. Any person may attend the hearing, and written and oral testimony will be taken. Written testimony should be sent to the P&Z office prior to the meeting or sent via email to pz@lincolncountyid.us.

There is also a survey regarding the Comprehensive Plan on the main page of the county's website (lincolncountyid.us) along with an informational pamphet on the Lave Ridge Wind Project.

Extended Comment Period For Lava Ridge Wind Project

The Bureau of Land Management Twin Falls District has extended the public comment period for the Lava Ridge Wind Project draft environmental impact statement for an additional 30 days until April 20, 2023.

"The depth of the analysis in the impact statement has prompted many to request the public comment period be extended to allow more time for people to study the document," said BLM Twin Falls District Manager Mike Courtney. "We are hopeful this extra time will alleviate concerns about being able to fully digest the document to allow for robust public feedback."

In a rare display of bipartisanship, the Idaho House of Representatives voted unanimously to opposes the Lava Ridge Wind Project and sent House Concurrent Resolution 4 to the Idaho Senate which is expected to pass the resolution as well. While

Governor Little (along with Congressman Simpson and Senators Crapo and Risch) has already expressed concerns about the Lava Ridge wind farm, HC Resolution 4 is intended to further encourage Attorney General Labrador and Governor Little to review the project and assure the state’s interests.

The Lava Ridge Wind Project, which is proposed for public lands South of Dietrich, is almost universally opposed in Jerome, Lincoln, and Minidoka counties. Rep. Jack Nelsen said, "In my life, I’ve never seen my community so plain old grumpy mad.” Beyond the physical impact, the community is concerned about 700 temporary construction jobs coming into the area, but resulting in only about 20 permanent jobs once it is done. According to Rep. Ned Burns, even the Blaine County Commissioners object to this project. The main issue is that the power generated by this project will have little or no benefit to the electrical power needs of Idaho residents. Power generated from the project will likely be sent out-of-state to users who pay higher utility fees.

If you wish to comment on this project, send a letter labeled “Lava Ridge Wind Project EIS,” to Kasey Prestwich, Project Manager, BLM Shoshone Field Office, 400 West F Street, Shoshone, ID 83352. You can also send an e-mail to: BLM_ID_LavaRidge@blm.gov

Making Sure You Get Your Packages

Since the 1850s, the US Postal Service has been using PO Boxes and in many small communities, this is still the primary way we receive our mail... and packages.

With the advent of FedEx, UPS, Amazon, and online shopping, getting packages delivered - correctly - has become a challenge for the Post Office. Many shippers want a physical address. Then, very often, shippers drop off the packages at the post office and expect postal workers to finish the delivery for them.

In communities without door-to-door mail delivery, postal workers have no way of making sure you get your package without the PO Box number. This can cause your package to be sent back! To avoid this problem, here are the preferred methods of addressing your mail and/or packages:

Mail:

Packages:

First & Last Name or Business PO BOX ###

First & Last Name or Business

Physical Address # PO Box ### City, State, Zip Code City, State, Zip Code

Many online vendors and banks have not adopted a standardized format for whatever reason. So, it is important to follow these examples until they decide to use a standardized format.

Events Sellers Collect Sales Tax

Farmers markets are gearing up for spring and summer. Before you start selling your products at any event, be sure you have the correct registration and permits to collect and pay Idaho sales tax.

The Idaho State Tax Commission provides sales tax guidelines and instructions at tax. idaho.gov/salesusehub. To determine if you need a regular seller's permit or a temporary seller's permit, visit the Temporary Seller's Permits webpage.

If you sell at an organized event, work with the event promoter to register for the event and get a temporary seller's permit. If you have a regular seller's permit, you don't need to get a temporary permit for the event, but you'll still need to register.

Temporary seller's permits are valid for 90 days only. If the event lasts longer than 90 days, you'll need to get two or more permits to cover the event period.

An organized event is where two or more people sell or exchange products and related services. Besides farmers markets, other common events include arts and crafts shows, bazaars, swap meets, flea markets, gun shows, fairs, or organized yard sales not held at the seller's residence.

Watch the Tax Commission YouTube videos about registering for an event and filing sales taxes after the event. For more help, call the Tax Commission at (208) 334-7660 in the Boise area or toll free at (800) 972-7660.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Commissioners from 7 counties will meet at the Minidoka Relocation Center on April 6, at 5 p.m. to sign a joint resolution against the use of wind turbines on BLM land in the Magic Valley. The Minidoka Relocation Center is located at 1428 Hunt Rd. in Jerome, Idaho. Ph # 205-825-4169. Please come and let BLM know that you support your commissioners in this action.

Magic Valley Energy from Twin Falls, a subsidiary, of LS Power from New York are the private companies requesting the land use permit.

Magic Valley Energy placed an AD in the Times News stating that they will hire 2000 employees eventually. Their first project, Lava Ridge will only need 20 people. We do not know if those people will be hired from out of state, or locally. We do not know who the power will be sold to.

Blasting will have to be done for each of the 400 turbines in the Lava Ridge Project. Cement will also have to be poured. Water will be taken from our aquifer for this purpose. Magnesium will be spread on the land to control dust. The turbines will be 750 feet tall. Animal habitat will be destroyed. Insects and birds will be killed. The turbines will only last 20-30 years. When that time is up, they will not be able to be reclaim everything. The Lava Ridge project is the first of 10 projects.

The turbines will need lithium batteries produced. China is in the process of obtaining the right to mine lithium in the United States in Wyoming. China has to obtain lithium from other countries. There is no lithium in China. They mine lithium in Chili. China will most likely provide the lithium batteries. They provide lithium batteries for Elon Musk. He just signed a 3-year contract with them.

The BLM office in Shoshone is in charge of obtaining information surrounding this request by Magic Valley Energy and LS Power. The final decision rests with the National BLM office. from Wenna Savage - Gooding

To the Editor,

I am Roy Hubert, former County Commissioner of Lincoln County. I have lived in Lincoln County for 80 years.

On February 15, 2023, Magic Valley Energy paid for an advertisement, about the water use needed for the Lava Ridge Wind Project. They stated: "The water required to support construction activities will not add to the cumulative use of water in the region, drawing instead from the rental of water from the Water Supply Bank."

I have personally rented water through the Water Bank and know that is available at times and not available other times. I talked to the staff on the State Water Board, they told me that water in Lincoln, Jerome, and Minidoka counties is very scarce. When I told them that Magic Valley Energy plans to drill 6 new wells, I was told that they don't normally transfer water if a new well is drilled. This company will be drilling 6 new wells!

Just a few years ago my home well went dry, as did others in this area, because the ground water had dropped and we all had to drill our wells deeper. That is when several farmers decided to help the aquifer recharge and use surface water from the Water Bank when it was available to irrigate their crops so the aquifer would recharge itself. Some day they will need all of this ground water again, and when they do, I want it to be used to grow crops for food, not to supply electricity to California.

When we say that blasting could contaminate our ground water, they use such vague terms as "I wouldn't expect it to impact the ground water" and "I assume the vibration would be dissipated."

I drove to Joseph City, Arizona, where the people were told that they didn't think that blasting for footings would impact the ground water. They were wrong. My brother, who lived in Joseph City and taught school there, told me that within a few short years...

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obituaries

Lloyd Brown

Lloyd Brown, 92, of Hagerman, passed away on March 19, 2023 at his home in Hagerman.

Lloyd was born May 1, 1930 in Ashton, Idaho to Orval "OG" Brown and Eva Collier Brown. He was the fourth of six children. At a young age, the family moved to Gooding and then to Hagerman in 1937 where he resided the rest of his life.

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Being the only boy in the family, dad was not only spoiled, but was very bossy to his five sisters. The family was engaged in farming, with use of work horses. This is where he learned his hard work ethic and a love for horses. Dad attended Hagerman schools where he played basketball and baseball, graduating in 1948.

On June 1, 1951, dad married the prettiest lady to ever set foot in Hagerman. This lady was Kathleen George from Norman Oklahoma who had come to Hagerman to teach school. From this union they had three sons Mike, Jeff, and Troy.

Dad worked for Idaho Power for 30 years. He started in 1955 at Swan Falls Power Plant, and retired in 1985 as Regional Manager of Power Plants.

Besides his family, Lloyd had two loves, rodeo and the mountains. He competed at rodeos in the northwest winning many titles in calf roping, team roping and wild cow milking. He continued team roping with family and friends into his late 80's. He was inducted into the Idaho Legends of Rodeo Hall of Fame in 2007. He also served on the board of directors at the district and state level for high school rodeo.

When dad wasn't rodeoing, he loved to pack in and hunt in the mountains with family and friends. On a couple of these hunts, he was fortunate to bag a Royal Elk, and a big horn sheep, which to mom's dismay were displayed front and center in the family living room.

Dad enjoyed watching his boys in all of their activities in life. Later he enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all their activities.

Lloyd is survived by: his sons - Mike (Francie), Jeff (Amy), and Troy (Tracy); 10 grand kids, and 11 great grand kids; a sister – Nadine; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife – Kathleen; and four sisters.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hagerman Legion Hall, with a dinner following provided by the Hagerman Alumni.

In memory of Lloyd, donations can be made to the Hagerman Alumni at PO Box 539 Hagerman, Idaho 83332 or the Hagerman Senior Center at PO Box 509 Hagerman, Idaho 83332. Arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service - www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Livestock Hall of Fame to Honor New Inductees

The Southern Idaho Livestock Hall of Fame will honor its newest inductees April 11th at the Stone House in Old Town, Twin Falls, during the organization's 62nd annual banquet. The Stone House is located at 330 4th Ave.S.. Twin Falls. (New Location). The banquet will open with social time at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the prime rib dinner are $30 and can be reserved by calling Eric Bennett at (208) 320-5769. This year's inductees include:

1. Former Idaho State Veterinarian Bill Barton, DVM

2. John and Barb Brubaker, Buhl, ID.

3. LaRay and Janet Easterday, Buhl, ID

4. Steve and Abby Whitesides, Rupert

5. Gerald and Celia Marchant, Oakley

Cynthia Irene Barton Rost

Cynthia Irene Barton Rost, "Cyndi" or "Tiny," passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Yuma, Arizona.

Cyndi was born on August 14, 1954, in Gooding, Idaho, to Albert and DeLone Barton, the seventh of eight children, seven girls and one boy. Mom hated the name Cynthia, and would only go by Cyndi, but everyone spelled it Cindy, which is where her phrase of, "that's Cyndi, with and i," came from. She was raised and educated in Gooding, Idaho, graduating from Gooding High School in 1972 where she was active in Cheerleading and 4-H. During her school career, she also participated in the Pep Club, and was the mascot her junior year. She was also on the girls track team, and a member of the girls "G" Club, involved with Future Homemakers and Nurses of America, French Club, Drama Club, and was co-editor of the school newspaper. She grew up to be all of 4'11" tall and earned the lifelong nickname of Tiny, and dynamite did indeed come in this small package!

After high-school, Mom moved to Boise and worked at the Idaho Candy Company for a bit making the spud bars and other candies that she loved. Mom then moved home and enrolled in Juan's College of Hair Design, graduating a couple years later.

Mom met and married Russell Kent Rost, "Rut," of Wendell, Idaho on March 15, 1975, in Gooding, Idaho at the First Christian Church. They would have been married for 48 years this year, but together almost 55.

Dad and Mom decided to start Rost Construction, and Mom joined him in the business, becoming everything from his bookkeeper and extra driver to his crew cook and jobsite cleaner. During this time, Mom prayed for a little girl with brown hair and green eyes, and a little boy with blonde hair and brown eyes, and she received both until Rocky's hair eventually turned brown. Jaimy Louisa was born on March 14, 1978, followed by Russell Rocky, "Rocky," on April 18, 1979. During this time, Dad and Mom were also blessed with the addition of another daughter, Kayla Ruby Mischenko that came to live with them at the age of 14. Dad and Mom also helped to raise and foster a few other kids as well. Much like her father, Mom never really knew a stranger and could talk to anyone about anything. If she didn't treat you well, then you needed to ask yourself what you did or why that was because she disliked very few, and was rarely angry or displeased, but you definitely knew when these moments occurred!

In the 1980's, after the construction company was established with a crew, and the kids were a little older, Mom began working with Evelyn Davis at Evelyn's Flowers in Wendell, Idaho. Mom has always had a passion for plants and flowers and loved designing bouquets and growing things. Mom then bought out Evelyn Davis and started her own floral business named A-Bokay which she ran for 14 years until her health declined to the point that it was necessary for her to sell her business. She suffered from multiple health issues, although most people never even knew because she never let her afflictions define her and rarely, if ever complained. She was the strongest person we know, and her little body had been through so much throughout the years. We just thought she would always keep going! She was also active in the PTA and Wendell Chamber of Commerce during this time, serving as Chamber President and helping to create the Magic Valley Dairy Days festival that is still held every June in Wendell, Idaho.

After she sold the flower shop, or "Posey Palace," she had plenty of things to keep her busy, as she still ran the household and kept the books for the construction company. This also gave Mom the opportunity and time to knit, crochet, sew, paint, cook, bake, make candy, or her famous popcorn balls. Mom was a very creative person that also enjoyed playing the piano, the banjo, and sometimes, the harmonica. She loved her iced-tea, unsweetened, and as everyone knows, "no lemon, lots of ice!" She loved a good garage sale, going antiquing and collecting angels. She also liked doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, playing games and cards, reading her old Bible and other books, being out in nature and the mountains, traveling, camping, fishing,

and playing with one of her beloved dogs, that had a better life and were more well-traveled than most humans. Her latest dog, a cream-colored Pomeranian name Annabelle Rose Rost preceded her in death on February 2nd, after thirteen years as her faithful companion. She was a lifelong learner and loved watching shows about the earth, plants, animals, history, and many other things. She also loved traveling to Yuma, Arizona every winter for the last 30 years, and spending her summers at their place in Mackay, Idaho with their friends and family. She had a lot of interests. Mom loved her Hammie (Jaimy), Ralph (Rocky), and Ruby-Doo (Kayla), with all that she had to give, and she was always so loving and supportive. She also had a special relationship with her granddaughter Angelena Cynthia Aggeler, "Angie," that called Mom "Gigi" because she couldn't pronounce Grandma very well when she was small. Mom affectionately referred to Angie as "Peanut." Angie, Gigi is so proud of you and loves you so much! We could tell her anything and while she may not agree or approve, she was always devoted and kind. She was our greatest champion, and her love was the very definition of unconditional. She tried so hard in all that she did and did everything that she could for the ones she loved, with the purest intentions. Mom always met people right where they were in their life, taking a sincere and genuine interest in others, whether their belief systems aligned with hers or not. She was very selfless and always more concerned with taking care of others, rather than herself. She was the ultimate Mom, helped run two businesses, made three meals a day, raised children, and her house and yard were always almost perfect. She always made everything so special and always had a little something to give you or talk with you about. She loved spending time with her family and friends and her positive influence, steady hand, and loving kindness will always be felt and remembered. The world is a little bit darker place without her shining light.

Cyndi is survived by her husband Russell Rost, "Rut," of Jerome, Idaho, daughter Jaimy (Aaron) Aggeler, of Shoshone, Idaho, son Rocky Rost, of Jerome, Idaho, daughter Kayla (Anthony) O'Dea of Lone Tree, Colorado, special daughter-friend, Ellie Cnossen, of Vega, Texas, sister Barbara Barton, of Sparks, Nevada, sister Vonnie (Lee) Claiborne, of Twin Falls, Idaho, sister Cherri (Randy) Suter, of Jerome, Idaho, sister Tracie (Monte) Warwick, of Boise, Idaho, 7 grandchildren; special nephew Casey (Beth) Suter, of Boise, Idaho, special nephew Kelly Suter, of Boise, Idaho; special friends Ron and Kathy Ambrose of Wendell, Idaho, special friends Gary and Nicki Jackson of Blackfoot, Idaho, and special friends Ken and Jo Himes of Kemmerer, Wyoming.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Albert, sister Joye Arlene and Joye's son Dean, and sister Kay Schmenk.

The family wants to thank Dr. F. John Gies for his loving care, concern and friendship to our mother, and family, as well as all his assistance through the years. We also wish to thank the staff and paramedics of Yuma Regional Medical Center, as well as the staff of Yuma Mortuary and Crematory, Jerry Rost of Rost Funeral Home, and Dwain Demaray of Demaray Funeral Service for all their support during this difficult time. We would also like to thank Ken and Jo Himes for helping our dad, taking care of him, and being with him until Rocky could get to Arizona. Our thankfulness and appreciation of your thoughtfulness and generosity in our time of distress cannot be expressed in words. Thank you all, truly and sincerely. A funeral service will be held at the First Christian Church in Gooding, Idaho, at a later date, in May, to be announced. Inurnment will take place in a private family ceremony at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, Idaho. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.

Mom, "You were wise beyond your age, but your little body was tired, and now you know the answers to all questions. We will look for you, we will look for you always, until we see you again. We will see you in every flower, every bird, every sunset. Everything of beauty will forever be you. Fly high for us Mom, fly high. We love you so." Always, Dad, Jaimy, and Rocky.

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Annual Online Fur Auction Begins April 10th

This year’s online auction of furs, hides, antlers, and other items will be run by Wears Auctioneering West. The online auction begins April 10 and ends April 24 at 3 p.m. (MDT). Potential buyers will soon be able to see photos of items on their website at www.wearswest.com.

Furs, whole carcasses, antlers, skulls, and other items are up for grabs at the auction. All items were either found, seized as evidence, or salvaged. All carcasses are considered unfit for human consumption and are sold for use of non-edible portions only. Antlers may be sold as small bundles by weight or as single sets attached to skull plates.

Potential buyers must provide a valid email and credit card for bidding approval. A 10 percent buyer’s premium will be added to each sale. Sales tax will be assessed against all sales, unless the buyer provides a Sales Tax Resale or Exemption Certificate.

A Taxidermist-Furbuyer license is required to purchase raw skins or parts of bear, mountain lion or wolf, or any raw furbearer hide, skin, or pelt. Resident licenses are $40 for one year, and nonresident licenses are $187. The license can be purchased at any Idaho Fish and Game office prior to the auction.

Nonresident purchasers should be aware that their state may not allow import of the hides or parts of bear, mountain lion, bobcat or otter. Be sure to check state regulations before purchasing these items.

A person who has killed an animal illegally and that animal has been confiscated and put up for sale at the auction, may not buy that animal or any part of it at the auction. Nor may another person buy the animal or any part of it on their behalf. A violation would be considered an illegal purchase of wildlife.

Winning bidders can pick up items at Idaho Fish and Game’s regional office, 99 Highway 93 North, in Salmon. Pick up dates and times are Tuesday, April 25 through Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. Arrangements should be made 24 hours prior to pick up. Shipping is not available.

For more information, visit www.wearswest.com or call the F&G in Salmon at 208-756-2271.

Comments Needed on Draft Pronghorn Management Plan

Public can review the plan and submit comments through April 12

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking comments on its Draft Pronghorn Management Plan 20232028. The plan will provide guidance for staff to implement management actions that will aid in the protection and management of pronghorn populations and guide harvest recommendations.

The plan identifies major issues that affect pronghorn management in Idaho and will function as the action plan to help guide overall direction for management during the next six years (2023-2028). This plan will guide the Department in annual work plan development and program prioritization and provide guidance on development of regulatory recommendations.

The plan includes management direction for the following topics:

Population Management

Movement and Migration

Depredation

Predation

Habitat Management and Climate

Harvest Management

Health and Genetics

Translocation

The public comment period is now open and closes April 12. Your input makes a difference! Fish and Game welcomes comments for any part or all of the Draft Idaho Pronghorn Management Plan 2023-2028. Please review the plan and acknowledge if you generally support, support with concerns, or do not support. You can address items of support or concern in the "general comments" section.

Please note that F&G has provided a supplemental document with additional information. They are only asking for review and comments on the draft management plan, not the supplement. Referrals to specific sections or pages in the plan are very helpful.

death & service notices

Cecil "Pete" L. Hathaway, 93, a recent resident of Pocatello and formerly of Gooding, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Quail Ridge Assisted Care in Pocatello. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

Harry Earl Rimel III, 80, a resident of Bliss, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

Paul Jacobsen, 95, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his winter home in Mexico. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Shoshone Chapel.

...Letters to the Editor continued

the city had to pipe water from 20 miles away because their water was contaminated.

The EIS states that it will take the equivalent of water that would be used to irrigate 75 acres of land. On one of the project tours, Mr. Weber, who is involved with sprinkling roads to control the dust, estimates it would be more like 900 + acres just to sprinkle the roads they plan to build.

Another concern is the killing of raptors and other birds and bats by the blades of these turbines. In one of my last meetings as a county commissioner, we were told that they were working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to come up with an acceptable number of raptor killings. The Fish and Game Service told me that they would be the ones who could qualify the number of Eagles allowed to be killed by the windmills. I also asked them if they had the authority to permit the killing of other raptors. I was assured that they work only with eagle permits, and that there is no mechanism in place to permit the killing ofggy raptors. The EIS tells us that thousands of other raptors will be killed by these wind turbines. This killing of thousands of raptors is deplorable!

The noise of these huge wind turbines is terrible. l drove to Power County to talk to some of the residents who live by the wind mills there. These windmills are less than half the size of the ones planned for the Lava Ridge project. They said they hated them! They said the noise level of them were so noisy on some nights that they had trouble sleeping. The only people in that area that liked these wind turbines were the ones who leased their land to have them built on their land. That was because they received payments from the company that built the wind turbines.

Magic Valley Energy also stated that the first estimate of revenue to Lincoln County would be $1,037,700 each year after construction. Later, the estimate came in as $590,000 a year. If we read the small print"(that they no longer advertise in the paper), it mentions that the levy rates can change annually from the base year that the estimates were made.

Sincerely,

Roy Hubert

Stop Lava Ridge

Don't Let the Feds Make Idaho a Vassal of California by Dorothy Moon,

IDGOP Chairwoman

It’s easy sport for politicians to complain about Washington D.C. After all, D.C. is where so many ill-advised ideas are dreamt up and put into federal law, regulation, or judicial opinion. It’s much more difficult to find examples of federal overreach that everyone can agree on. The Lava Ridge Wind Project, however, is one such example.

Out-of-state financiers and federal regulators plan to move forward with the construction of a massive wind turbine farm. If approved by federal regulators, the Lava Ridge Wind Project will place 400 turbines across 75,000 acres of public land. At full capacity, the Lava Ridge Wind Project would be one of the largest wind farms in the United States—dwarfing nearly all other comparable projects.

The project is being pushed by a New York-based company. Their view is to use Idaho’s lands and natural resources for the benefit of consumers in far-off Malibu or San Francisco, California. That’s right: current Idaho industries that use these public lands — including dairymen, ranchers, farmers, and sportsmen — will have their productive economic activities pushed aside so the 1% can continue living the California life-style, while claiming to be climate change “neutral.”

But the Lava Ridge Wind Project is anything but “neutral.” Pushed forward on a rapid time frame because of an executive order then-President Obama signed, the Lava Ridge Wind Project will reshape the Magic Valley and impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of hardworking Idaho families.

The construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the project’s wind turbines will have negative consequences for: the aquifer and groundwater; the sanctity of the Minidoka National Historic Monument; the ability of hotshots and wild land firefighters to suppress wildfires; local roads, bridges, and highways that will see heavy truck traffic but little to no money to repair foreseen damages; biodiversity, migrating birds, and big game species that will be harmed or forced to relocate; local schools and the Magic Valley housing market that will see a sudden influx of out-of-state laborers, many of them without lawful status to work in the U.S.

Worst of all? Magic Valley Residents will endure all of these changes but citizens of Idaho won’t reap a single benefit: any and all power generated from the project will be sent out-of-state, most likely to the higher utility fee payers in California.

Our people, our lands, and our economy is disrupted so a bunch of folks in Silicon Valley can satisfy the demands of their own silly green energy requirements. No thank you.

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Magic Valley residents should applaud the efforts of Idaho Republicans — including our governor and members of our federal delegation and State Legislature — who have raised questions about this project and expressed serious concerns about its impact on the Idaho way of life.

But you must do your part, as well. File a comment with the Bureau of Land Management and the federal government and let them know that Idaho’s land and resources should be for the people of Idaho. This issue can bring all of us — from environmentalists to ranchers — together. Let’s unify to keep the federal government from harming our unique landscape and putting our people’s interests last. Let’s work together to put the Magic Valley and Idaho first.

House Rejects Senate's Property Tax Relief Plan from Idaho Education News

In late-session Statehouse battle over property taxes, school funding and school elections, the House rejected the Senate’s attempt to rewrite a property tax relief bill and strike a compromise with Gov. Brad Little. Public schools have a high stake in this showdown. Lawmakers are debating whether to provide $100 million, or more, that schools can use to pay down bonds or levies or cover future building projects. They are also debating whether to eliminate the standalone March school election — the most commonly used date for bond and levy requests.

The debate came to a head Monday, when Little vetoed House Bill 292, a property tax overhaul promising $355 million in immediate relief — partly because the bill eliminated the March school elections. The Senate moved quickly Monday, rewriting a House-passed tax bill to incorporate many pieces of HB 292, while addressing the concerns raised in Little’s veto. For instance, the Senate rewrite left the March school elections intact. Cardboard boxes are usually a harbinger — a sign that lawmakers are preparing to pack up and adjourn for the session.

NOTICE OF WRITTEN

REQUESTS

FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY OF THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF SUBDISTRICT 1 AND SUBDISTRICT 3 IN GOODING COUNTY

GOODING FIRE DISTRICT [I.C. § 31-1409]

Empty boxes lined a hallway outside House chambers Tuesday morning. On Tuesday morning, the House made its move. Representatives quickly voted down the Senate’s attempt to fashion an unrelated tax bill, House Bill 198, into a reimagined property tax proposal. And Rep. David Cannon, R-Blackfoot, reminded colleagues that the Idaho Constitution gives the House the unique power to write revenue-generating legislation.

“The amendments are hostile,” Cannon said. “The bill has come back in a form that is unrecognizable.”

Rep. Lauren Necochea, D-Boise, urged colleagues to accept the Senate’s rewrite. “It’s a fantastic property tax bill.”

House GOP leadership doubled down on its version of property tax relief Tuesday, introducing a bill designed to address another one of Little’s concerns. Little had said HB 292 stymied $400 million in transportation projects because it jeopardized the state’s ability to use sales taxes to bond for the roadwork. The House Ways and Means Committee introduced a bill that would earmark at least $80 million of sales tax revenue for this purpose.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

Vacancy Commissioner Subdistrict No. 1 and Subdistrict No. 3 Declared: That on the 20th day of March, 2023 that Board of Commissioners of the GOODING FIRE DISTRICT, Gooding County, State of Idaho, declared the office of Commissioners of Subdistrict No. 1 and Subdistrict No. 3 [Gooding County] to be vacant by reasons of Commissioner resignation.

Meeting to Fill Vacancy: The Board of Commissioners will meet at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the Gooding Fire Station, 2155 Montana St, Gooding, ID at 9:00 am on the 7th day of April, 2023, at which time the Commissioners will consider all Written Requests for Appointment to the position of the office of Commissioner of Subdistrict No. 1 and Subdistrict No. 3. Persons filing Written Requests for Appointment and all other persons are invited to attend said meeting.

Term of Office: The term of the appointed Commissioner for Subdistrict No. 1 will expire at midnight on January 9, 2026. The term of the appointed Commissioner for Subdistrict No. 3 will expire at midnight on January 12, 2024.

Qualifications: Residents of the Gooding Fire District who are interested in being appointed to the position of Commissioner are encouraged to submit a Written Request for Appointment, which form can be obtained from the District Secretary. Completed forms should be filed with the Secretary of the District by mail at 2155 Montana St, Gooding, ID 83330 or by email to hlierman55@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on the 6th day of April, 2023. In order to serve in these positions, a person must be a qualified elector of the district in which they are applying for and have been a resident within the Fire District for a period of at least one (1) year.

Hollye Lierman, Secretary - Gooding Fire District published in three issues of the Courier News [I.C. § 31-1409(2)

Meanwhile, another Statehouse showdown looms. The House hasn’t yet attempted to override Little’s veto of HB 292 — but such a floor vote appears inevitable. HB 292 passed the House on a 63-7 vote and passed the Senate on a 32-3 vote, margins that would exceed the two-thirds threshold needed to override a veto.

The property tax staredown has slowed activity at the Statehouse. Legislative leaders had hoped to wrap up this year’s session last week. Now, it’s unclear when the 2023 session will adjourn.

And amidst the impasse, several high-profile education issues are on hold. Running through a long list of pending legislation, the Senate skipped two remaining K-12 budget bills, proposals that must pass both houses. The House skipped over a Senate-passed bill to tweak “Idaho Launch,” Little’s proposal to provide cash incentives to high school graduates seeking to pursue in-demand careers.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission that the following Public Hearing will be held April 18, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m.

REZONE application submitted by: Charmianne LeaVell, P.O. Box 51, Gooding, ID 83330. The application requests a zone change from Commercial to R-2 Residential in Section 31, Township 5 South, Range 15 EBM.

The application is on file with the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and available upon request. Any person(s) may attend the hearing 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. on April 5, 2023.

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the hearings and the general public is invited to attend. This notice is in accordance with Idaho Codes § 67-6509, § 67-6512 and County Zoning Ordinance No. 104.

Dated this 27th day of March, 2023

Submitted by: Cathy Harris, Administrator

PUB: 3/29/2023

Gooding County Planning & Zoning

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© Spring has arrived, according the date on the calendar - Knock on Wood. It's funny because it was snowing on that calendar day. How can one knock on wood if the snow has everything covered up? Does knocking on snow have the same effect?

Knocking on wood in areas of elevation or snow is a good way to detect whether the wood is wet or dry. It could be a difference between having heat and your heat going out, causing things to freeze. The knocking on wood could be professional knowledge as opposed to a chance of luck in this instance.

Many of us have heard the saying "knock on wood" and have done it for years. Knocking on wood is said in order to avoid bad luck, either when you mention good luck that you have had in the past, or when you mention the hopes you have for the future (somehow I think Karma has eardrums made of wood).

In the days of "Robin Hood" people lived in trees. The trees were their protection as well as their way of life. The people believed you could be protected from evil spirits because the good spirits lived in the trees. Knocking on wood gave you a request for protection. The knock later gave thanks for the protection received.

The Irish believed that knocking on wood gave thanks to the leprechauns for good luck. Early English families had a game where knocking on wood (touching wood) was a safety for their children, as they could hear the children knocking on wood (trees). They knew the children were present.

Tee Hurd

Many Christians believed that knocking on wood referred to Christ's crucifixion and they were calling on Christ for protection, forgiveness, and good fortune.

Knocking on the wood of a wooden door instead of the metal, a traveler would be seeking safety and rest. The knock on the metal would resonate a different sound - usually danger.

Being imprisoned in a stone building, knocking on wood meant one was free and in the trees where hiding was safety.

Early Americans knocked on wood as a way to insure quality or goodness of wood. When wood was in high demand to finish a project, some people used a lessor quality of wood to earn money. For example: the wood for wagon spokes needed to be of good stock to last (similar to kicking tires on a car to detect low air pressure and to prevent a flat tire).

Knocking on wood was a way to determine wine's aging process. Later the knock was on whiskey barrels. Prohibition used different protection methods to keep from being discovered by the "knock."

Early loggers, when falling trees, would knock on wood to determine if a tree was hollow in the bottom. This limited tree explosions and helped in falling directions.

Knocking on wood may still have us warding off bad luck, continue to have good luck, or be season sensitive. At any rate, the practice will probably stick around.

This is my tapping a “Cup of Tee" in a wooden cup.

Facing the Future With Confidence

In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries, including the United States. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, 24 of the 28 countries surveyed are seeing “all-time lows in the number of people who think their families will be better off in five years.”

Against this backdrop of pessimism, a special global program featuring the theme, “You Can Face the Future With Confidence!” will be held on the weekend of April 1-2, 2023. The free 30-minute presentation will be hosted locally, with a videoconferencing option available. Please check the “Attend a Meeting” section on the homepage of jw.org for local addresses and meeting times.

“The challenges we face may seem overwhelming, but the Bible holds out a powerful hope for the future that can help us right now,” said Robert Hendriks, U.S. spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “This global program is designed to give all those who attend tangible reasons to face the future with confidence.”

Wendell resident Steve Mink agrees. "Despite living with the debilitating effects of Parkinson's disease as well as diabetes, my future remains hopeful,” he said. “I am confident that the difficulties I face now will soon be brought to an end. Rather than allowing the negative effects of my condition to control my thinking, God’s promises help me remain positive."

The special talk is the first of two free programs that will be held in all 118,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses during the first week of April. The public is also invited to join nearly 20 million other global attendees for the annual observance of the Memorial of Jesus Christ’s death, to be held on the evening of Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

Admission to both programs is free, and no registration is required. Details on when and where these events will be held locally are available on jw.org, the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

THE CAMAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

will hold a meeting on April 17, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Room of the Camas County Courthouse Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, Idaho, to review a request by P&W LLC to approve a Minor Subdivision Plat. The request is for 4 lots located in The S1/2 of Section 4, Township 1N, Range 14E, Boise Meridian, in Camas County, Idaho.

The purpose of the review is to receive comment as to whether or not the Application and Final Plat complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and approval of the Subdivision. At the scheduled time, the Board shall review the Application, receive the Administrator’s report, and consider any comments from concerned persons and agencies relative to the development of the Subdivision.

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above meeting should contact the Camas County Planning & Zoning Office at 517 Soldier Rd, Fairfield, Idaho 83327, call 208764-2046, or email ccpz@rtci.net five (5) days prior to the meeting.

The application for the Final Plat for “Florence Ranch Estates" is available for review at the Camas County Planning & Zoning Office, Monday-Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm. Please call prior to coming to the office to make sure someone is there to help you.

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ORDINANCE NO. 182

AN ORDINANCE OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, ADOPTING THE 2018 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC), THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC), PARTS I-IV AND IX, THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, (IFC) AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE; EXEMPTING RESIDENTIAL DECKING AND FENCING FROM THE IBC, THE IRC, THE IFC AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE; PROVIDING A DEFINITION OF A RESIDENTIAL STORAGE SHED; REQUIRING SNOW LOAD REQUIREMENTS TO BE ENGINEERED FOR ALL DWELLINGS AND/OR BUILDINGS REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT FOUNDATIONS FOR STRUCTURES USED AS A PERMANENT DWELLING; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCE(S) IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS OF LAW, SEVERABILITY, SAVING PROVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners, Camas County, Idaho;

SECTION 1: Adoption and Election to Enforce the 2018 Edition of the IBC, IRC Parts I-IV and IX, International Fire Code and the International Energy Conservation Code

A. Code Adoption: That the approved editions of the following nationally recognized codes as adopted by the State of Idaho or the Idaho Building Code Board, are the official building codes of Camas County, Idaho except as provided in Section B;

International Fire Code

International Building Code

International Residential Code, parts I-IV and IX

International Energy Conservation Code

The adopted versions of the foregoing codes shall be deemed superseded by successive versions of such codes as they are adopted by the Idaho Building Code Board effective on the date any such codes are made effective by the Idaho Building Code Board and / or the State Fire Marshall.

B. Amendments To Adopted Codes: That the following amendments shall be applicable to the adopted building codes:

1. To the International Building Code:

a. Section 101.1 shall be amended by inserting County of Camas

b. Delete IBC Sections 101.4.1 and 2701.1 for referenced standard for electrical installation provisions, and any reference to codes and standards dealing with electrical installations which shall be governed by the codes and standards as established by Idaho Code 54-1001

c. Delete IBC Sections 101.4.3 and 2901.1 for referenced standard for plumbing installations which shall be governed by the codes and standards as established by Idaho Code 54-2601.

2. To the International Residential Code, excepting Parts VII and VIII:

a. Section R 101.1 shall be amended by inserting County of Camas

b. Amend IRC Table R 301.2(1) Climate and Geographic Design Criteria as established by the Building Official and set forth in the Camas County building regulations.

c. Amending Section R 301.2.3, Snow Loads to read as follows: Roof Snow Load Requirements (for buildings that require a Camas County building permit):

1) All structures must be engineered per IRC 301.2.3.

3. To the International Energy Conservation Code, as hereby amended:

a. Amended IECC Section 101.1 inserting County of Camas

C. Exemptions: These codes shall not apply to:

1. Residential decking (less than 30 inches from grade), and fenc-

ing less than 6 feet in height, shall remain subject to placement requirements established by zoning regulations and;

2. Nothing herein shall act to eliminate the requirement of a building permit for these structures.

3. S-1, S-2, and U structures are exempt from B (2) (c.) (1)

SECTION 2: Requirements and Exemptions for Permanent Foundations for Structures Used as a Permanent Dwelling:

A. All structures used as a permanent dwelling shall be permanently affixed to a permanent foundation and said foundation shall meet the building code requirements as set forth in the International Residential Code and/or the building code as adopted by Camas County. The requirement for permanent foundation dwelling structures shall not include recreational vehicles or travel trailers.

SECTION 3: Repeal of Previous Ordinances: It is the intention of Camas County that all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4: Conflicts of Law:

A. These regulations are not intended to interfere with, abrogate or annul any other ordinance, rule or regulation, statute or other provision of law. Where any provision of law, whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control.

B. These regulations are not intended to abrogate any easement, covenant or any other private agreement or restriction; provided, that where the provisions of these regulations are more restrictive or impose higher standards or regulations than such easement, covenant, or other private agreement or restriction, the requirements of these regulations shall govern. Where the provisions of the easement, covenant or private agreement or restriction impose duties and obligation of these regulations or the determinations of the County in approving a subdivision or in enforcing these regulations, and such private provisions are not consistent with these regulations or determinations there under, then such private provisions shall be operative and supplemental to these regulations and determinations made there under but cannot be enforced by the County.

SECTION 5: Severability:

If any part of any provision to these regulations or application thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of these regulations or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The County hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of these regulations even without any such part, provision or application.

SECTION 6: Saving Provisions:

These regulations shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under, or by virtue of, prior existing subdivision regulations, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or as waiving any right of the municipality under any section or provision existing at the time of adoption of these regulations, or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person, firm or corporation, by lawful action of the municipality except as shall be expressly provided for in these regulations.

PASSED BY the Board of County Commissioners of Camas County, Idaho this 21st day of February, 2023.

CAMAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Travis Kramer, Chairman

ATTEST: Galen Colter, Commissioner Brianna Walter, County Clerk Marshall Ralph, Commissioner

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE - To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on July 20, 2023, 02:00 PM at the Front Steps, Camas County Courthouse, 501 Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID 83327, the following described real property situated in Camas County, State of Idaho (“Real Property”): Lot 13, Block 2, of Baldwin Addition, Camas County, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County.

Together with the Mobile Home Manufactured in 1986, Model: TB7001; HUD Label No. 0RE148617, 0RE148616, Serial No. 09121917XU Length X Width: 67.0' X 27.0' More Correctly Described As: Lot 13, Block 2, of Baldwin Addition, Camas County, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County.

Together with the Mobile Home Manufactured in 1986, Model: TB7001; HUD Label No. 0RE148617, 0RE148616, Serial No. 09L21917X/U Length X Width: 67.0' X 27.0' Commonly known as: 347 Winona Drive, Fairfield, ID 83327 Mark A. Tate and Sunny C. Tate, as Trustors conveyed Real Property via a Trust Deed dated June 12, 2008, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, in which Fidelity National Title Insurance Company was named as Trustee. The Trust Deed was recorded in Camas County, Idaho, on June 18, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-081570, and corrected pursuant to the Affidavit recorded on November 5, 2021, as Instrument No. 2021-090924, and modified pursuant to the Modification recorded on May 9, 2014, as Instrument No. 2014-085897, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: LoanCare, LLC Assignment Dated: October 20, 2021 Assignment Recorded: October 21, 2021 Assignment Recording Information: Instrument No. 2021-090892 Shelly M. Casares is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Camas, State of Idaho on November 15, 2021 at Instrument No. 2021-090943, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to Trustor's failure to make monthly payments beginning September 1, 2019, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $56,727.18, interest in the sum of $6,576.99, escrow advances of $5,356.64, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $7,316.41, for a total amount owing of $75,977.22, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Trustors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding by certified funds (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The Trustors, successor in interest to the Trustors, or any other person having an interest in the property, or any person named in IRC § 45-1506, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 30 days for any reason. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The above Trustors are named to comply with IRC § 45-1506(4)(a). No representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for this obligation. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 16th day of March, 2023. Shelly M. Casares Substitute Trustee 376 East 400 South, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. ID10403

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Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on April 17th, 2023 at 10:00 am or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of this hearing is for the Board of Commissioners and the public to continue the review of a request by Sun Creek, LLC, to approve a Minor Subdivision Plat. The request is for 5 lots located in the SW¼NW¼ of Section 10, Township 1 South, Range 14 East, Boise Meridian, in Camas County, Idaho. At the scheduled time, the Board shall review the Application, receive the Administrator’s report, and consider any comments from concerned persons and agencies relative to the development of the Subdivision.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm April 15th, 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.

P&Z Administrator

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 4th day of Apr, 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 make a recommendation to update the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 8 section C in order to add shooting ranges to Special Provisions.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm Apr 3rd, 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.

LOOKING TO RENT

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

► 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.

► Camas County Road & Bridge seeking to fill (one) full time mechanic/equipment operator position. Starting salary is dependent upon experience. Successful applicant must reside in Camas County at time of employment. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Camas County Court House. Open until position filled. Camas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

► Dietrich Highway District has a job opening for a road maintenance person. This is a full time job with insurance and retirement benefits. Must have a Class A CDL. Duties include driving truck, plowing snow, running the grader and chip sealing. Pay is DOE. If you have questions about the job contact Scott Zimmers at 208-539-1741. You can send resumes to the following address: Dietrich Highway District, 340 South 750 East, Dietrich, ID 83324.

► Ridley's North Canyon Hardware in Gooding is looking for someone to work in their greenhouse - April thru mid June. Plant knowledge is a must. Stop by the store at 1427 Main Street.

► Farmhouse Grocery in Shoshone is Hiring! Bring in your resume or pick up an application. Looking for: Full Time & Part Time Cashier, Full Time Grocery Manager, Part Time Bakery Specialist, Part Time Grocery Stocker.

► 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.

Gooding Senior Housing

Rent based on income.

Must be 62 years or older

Handicapped or Disabled (any age)

USDA Rural Development subsidy

One Bedroom Apartments Available Periodically. Call 208 934-8050 for application.

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