Courier NEWS Vol 48 Num 17

The Courier

A Piece of

History Found

Hidden away for over a century, a piece of history was unveiled to the public last Saturday, April 20th, in front of the Veteran's Memorial in Shoshone, Idaho. The piece of history was unearthed during the restoration and remodeling of the Lincoln County Courthouse.

Built in 1904, the Courthouse is a beloved icon of the community, with unique architecture that the renovation team preserved during the yearlong makeover. During the overhaul, an antique journeyman’s bag was found in the basement of the Courthouse.

Originally discarded as debris by the crews as they removed the old jail cells and dirt floors, the bag was later opened and found to contain a treasure trove of tools and objects from what is believed to be a time capsule from the original construction of the Courthouse, 120 years ago.

John Bergman, President of The Bergman Companies, has been repairing historic buildings for close to four decades. Contracted by Big-D Construction to restore the Courthouse masonry and stabilize the foundational stone work, Mr. Bergman said “finding the aged journeyman’s bag filled with antique tools and working implements provided an exceptional look into the historical construction of the Lincoln County Courthouse.”

“Realizing the importance of this extraordinary find, we were delighted to return it to the Lincoln County Commissioners”, Bergman continued.

Lincoln County Commissioner Rebecca Wood said, “We are exited to share this historical find with our community. It adds to the importance and uniqueness of this project.”

The journeyman's bag was not the only discovery made during the renovation. John Bergman said over a thousand original bricks from the time of the courthouse construction were found in the basement. One of the big challenges of restoration work is matching antique brick - nearly impossible on a building this old. Finding original bricks will help make the Lincoln County Courthouse one the few historical buildings in Idaho with all original brick.

The Bergman Companies owns and operates John Bergman, LLC in Idaho, as well as JB Masonry in Utah. They specialize in historic masonry restoration, seismic upgrades and brick and stone cleaning.

April 24, 2024

Funding Our Public Schools

On May 21st, the Camas County School District will be asking the residents of Camas County to approve a $9 million bond to cover the cost of building a new Ag/Tech Shop with additional classrooms, and to address problems at the current building associated with a section of flat roof.

This coming Monday, April 29th, the Camas School District will hold a fourth community meeting to discuss general design ideas regarding the building projects, and what the costs will be. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting which begins at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Most school districts are used to passing supplemental levies which only require 50% of the votes plus one to pass (some levies may require a higher threshold depending on the amount requested). However, passing a bond requires a 2/3 supermajority (66.67%) which can be a difficult barrier to approval. In 2023, 5 out of 7 school bond requests failed in Idaho.

The issue is increased taxes. At a time when people are struggling with rising food costs, paying the rent/house payment, and putting fuel in the car, no one is interested in paying more taxes.

Fortunately, the Camas School district is in a unique situation. In 2023, they finished paying an existing bond which was costing tax payers about $3.20 per $1000 of property valuation. The new bond (if approved) will result in a tax levy roughly equal to or slightly less than what tax payers are currently paying.

It should be noted that the cost per $1000 of property valuation is only an estimate. Tax levies are based on the total valuation of property within a county. For example: if total valuation is $100 million and the combined budgets of all taxing districts add up to $1 million, the levy rate would be 1%.

The question many people ask is, "What happens if my property value goes up?" Over time (every 5 years or so) homes and land are evaluated to bring their assessed value close to market value. As many of us know, property values can change a lot in 5 years. However, the effect on actual taxes is usually minimal. Example #2: if total valuation of property in a county increases to $200 million but the combined budgets of all taxing districts are still only $1 million, the new levy rate would be .5%, or half of the old rate.

Higher taxes are mostly the result of higher budgets, not higher assessed values on property, but as the old saying goes... Nothing is certain except death and taxes.

Lincoln County Republicans

The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee will have its reorganizational meeting on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Lincoln County Community Center 201 South Beverly Street Shoshone, Idaho 83352 at 6:00 PM. At that time, officers (Chairman, State Committeeman, State Committeewoman, Youth Committeeperson, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary} and convention delegates/alternates (3 for Lincoln County} will be elected by secret ballot.

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER

The response and excitement that has been generated by news of our fundraiser “An Affair to Remember” has been encouraging and reassuring that the community wants to see the historic Schubert Theater built by Governor Frank R. Gooding in 1920 for whom the city and county are named, restored. There is still time to get your ticket by following the link or scanning the QR code.

We are grateful for your encouragement and participation to make the restoration happen. A heartfelt thank you to our Sponsors, Duane & Tony Burg, The Schubert Inn; The Wine Shop of Glenns Ferry; Nancy Moudy publisher of Tumbleweed Trails Print & Publishing; Keith Balmer, Floral Gardens; Amara, Nancy Eilers; Teresa Neal; Ballard Cheese, Stacie and Steve Ballard; Ana and Dwain Demaray, Demaray Funeral Service; M&W Market, Saul Cook; Pioneer Federal Credit Union, Jeremy Marr; Umpqua Bank, Chad Hoeft; Ridleys, Bob Bingham; The Courier News, Ed Reagan.

And a heartfelt thank you to our Contributors, Buzz Thru Daily; Charmy LeaVell; Crystal McClain; Debra Potts, Magic Floral; Chick-Fil-A; G&H Hardware, Julie Loder; George Yerion, Grade Tek; Golden Corral; Hummingbird House, Kendra Cockerham; Jakers; Jeff Brekke, Gooding Fitness Center; Lorna Moline; Lupitas; Megan Jacobsen, Jacobsen’s Boarding; O’Reilly Auto Parts; Rudy’s-A Cook’s Paradise; Stampede Burger, Carmen Stevens; Zeppe’s Pizza, Cinda Thomas, Specialty Cookies and Cake by Danielle Titus and many more still coming in.

An Affair to Remember will be held

Thursday, April 25th at The Schubert Inn ~ 841 Main Street ~ from 6:30-9:00

Please save the date and RSVP by emailing nancyeilersidaho@yahoo.com or text 208-4205581. Advance ticket required ($30 individual/$50 couple). Tickets may also be purchased with this link: https://square.link/uf6rQNGVc. Or scan this CR Code. Free raffle ticket for eligible raffle items is included with each ticket.

Thursday, May 9th, at 6:00 p.m.

The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee will sponsor a night of...

Pie & Politics

At the Lincoln County Community Center (201 South Beverly Street in Shoshone)

Meet Your Candidates!

Republican Candidates for Federal, State, and Local Offices will be invited to attend and give a 3 minute introduction.

On the night of the event, written questions may be submitted by the audience. Questions will be gathered, organized and reviewed. A limited number of questions will be asked of the candidates.

Snake Bite

by Bryce Cheney

April is... National Poetry Month!

If you have a bit of poetry in you, and you want to be brave, share it with our readers.

It was a Saturday morning and nothing to do. I didn't want to mow the lawn. Then came that Fateful Knock at the door, and in walked my buddy John. He said "Let's go shooting, cuz lots of money on bulletts I spent." So out the door, to the desert we went. We stopped at the store, for 3 cases of beers. We thought that much would do.

I learned my lesson, it's been 34 years, since I drank any kind of brew.

Past Deadhorse caves, and to Bray Lake, our guns hanging out the window. The sun was so hot, we started to bake. I was one little miserable gringo. Up ahead, in the middle of the road, it's a badger tring to out run us. He dove in his hole, he was gone in a flash, like a smugler crossing the border protecting his stash. We decided to head north, it was cooler up there. It won't be so hot, on a guy with no hair.

I had some Rattlesnakes at Fetherville, a friend was keeping for me.

Catching Rattlesnakes always gave me a thrill, as long as they didn't bite you on the foot, leg or knee. There were people milling around. I wonder if they ever heard a Rattlesnake sound.

I sold two snakes to a guy that was there. He was tall and skinny, and had no hair.

I had seven snakes in a Terrarium you see. I only needed two, but I reached in to get three.

BAM... I got bit on my index finger. I decided pretty fast, I should not linger.

I grabed the two snakes I had sold. I walked up to the man now kind of bold.

They were not small, but fairly large. I tossed them at his feet and said "No charge."

On the way to the ER at Mountain Home, I was feeling kind of weird.

I thought I might be dying, at least that's what I feared.

The nurses they came running when we pulled up to the door.

They asked how I was feeling, as I fell upon the floor.

My arm and hand was swollen, like a big Banana squash.

The doctor stepped into the room. I said "What's happening, Boss?"

I can't give you anything for pain, you've had too much to drink. That really really hurt my brain. And my hand and arm, I think.

Eight days had passed, since I checked in. I woke and gave a little cough.

I think my head did a mighty spin. They had cut my finger off.

death & service notices

A celebration of life for Dale Elmer Gilbert who passed away on January 8, 2024 (almost 95 years old) will be held this Saturday, April 27th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wendell Cemetery.

Jim Sage, 59, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Boise. A celebration of life for Jim will be held on Friday, May 3rd, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Hummingbird House in Gooding.

Lora Sandy Silver Lewis, 68, went to be with Jesus on April 2, 2024, in her home, surrounded by family. A graveside service will honor Lora at the Hagerman Cemetery on May 4th, at 10 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Hagerman United Methodist Church (270 Salmon St E.).

Opalee Glauner, 93, a resident of Hagerman, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

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James Eugene Peterson

James “Jamie” Eugene Peterson, 61, a resident of Fairfield, Idaho passed from this earth on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Jamie was born on December 11, 1962, in Jerome, Idaho to Buzz and Carol Peterson. Jamie spent the beginning of his life in Richfield, Idaho, where he lived with his parents, his brother Tom Peterson, and his sister Teri Peterson. In his early teenage years, Jamie and his family moved to the Diamond Dragon Ranch, south of Bellevue, Idaho. Jamie attended Carey High School where he graduated in 1981. While in high school Jamie was a standout athlete, he participated in football, track, and rodeo. In 1980 Jamie placed 1st in the Idaho State High School Rodeo Championship, in the steer wrestling event. This qualified him for the High School National Finals, where he competed in Yakima, Washington in July of 1980. The same year, Jamie qualified for the Nestea Junior National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City. The next year, 1981, Jamie placed 3rd in the steer wrestling event, at the Idaho State High School Rodeo Championship. This qualified him for the High School National Finals, which he competed in Douglas, Wyoming.

After high school, Jamie attended some college at CSI as a diesel mechanic. Over the next handful of years, Jamie worked at multiple ranches around the western United States. Until he met his wife, Ann Larsen, in 1986, working at the Red Hills Ranch as a ranch hand in Jackson, Wyoming. Their budding romance quickly matured and soon turned into much more. Jamie and Ann were married on February 6, 1987, in Provo, Utah.

Soon after their marriage Jamie and Ann moved to the Diamond Dragon Ranch, where Jamie took up work as a ranch hand. They had their first son, Zackary James Peterson, on July 20, 1990. Life on the ranch continued throughout the following years. When Jamie wasn’t cowboying or working with his horses you could find him on the side of Silver Creek, the Big Wood River, or Anderson Reservoir casting flies or catch him hiking through the hills with his bow and bugle close by. He also enjoyed spending his free time tying flies and hanging out with his family and friends. Jamie loved everything that had to do with nature, the outdoors, and cowboying. He wanted to share that love with his son Zack. It wasn’t long after Zack’s birth that you could find him with his dad enjoying the great outdoors and learning everything he could about cowboying, fishing, hunting, and much more. Time quickly passed, and before they knew it another baby boy was on the way. Zack couldn’t have been more excited to have a little brother to share all that he had learned from Jamie. Jamie and Ann welcomed their second son, Erick Cleo Peterson, on March 31, 1998.

In 2001, a few years after Erick’s birth, the Diamond Dragon Ranch was sold and Jamie chose to move his family to the Camas Prairie, where they would put down their roots. That same year Jamie decided he wanted more than the cowboying life so he turned his side job into a career. He set out to become a Certified Farrier, and before the year was up, he had accomplished it. With his certification in hand, Jamie was ready to start his own business. With the help and support from his wife and family, he was able to do just that. Jamie spent the next 15 years establishing a large clientele base shoeing horses around southern Idaho and northern Nevada. Jamie was held with high regard and respected by his peers in the farrier world. During this period, Jamie spent all the time he could with his family and friends. When he wasn’t working, you could find him cheering on his sons during their sporting events or down at Linda’s Deli shooting it up with the old timers from around the Prairie.

In 2015, Jamie’s life took a dramatic turn when he was diagnosed with Cirrhosis. And again, in early 2023 when he found out that he had liver cancer. These were surprising events for

Frieda June Harbaugh

Frieda June Harbaugh, 85, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. at her home in Wendell.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wendell Senior Center, with a viewing to be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Burial will follow in the Wendell Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.

Jamie and turned his life a bit upside down. The diagnosis caused Jamie to start spending more time within the Camas County Community. Since 2015, you could find Jamie around the roads of Camas County looking for somebody to help out or just to chat with for a few minutes. He was always trying to be helpful and he always wanted to make someone's day better in any way he could.

Jamie was a one-of-a-kind friend, husband, father, son, brother, grandpa, and much more. Jamie will surely be missed by many, his family, his friends, and anyone who had the opportunity to know him.

Jamie is survived by his Wife – Ann Peterson of Fairfield, ID; Son – Zack Peterson of Fairfield, ID; Son – Erick (Maddie) Peterson of Meridian, ID; Grandson – Maverick Peterson of Meridian, ID; Parents – Buzz and Carol Peterson of Longmont, CO/Fairfield, ID; Sister – Teri Peterson-Seaquist of Fairfield, ID; Parents-in-law – David and Lorraine Larsen, Fairview, UT; Sisters-in-law – Ailene (Joel) Bascom, Salem, UT, Kristina (Kal) Skinner, Fairview, UT, Karin (Adam) Holden, Nephi, UT; and several nieces and nephews.

Jamie was preceded in death by his brother – Tom Peterson of Bend, OR.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at 1 pm at the Camas County High School Gymnasium in Fairfield, Idaho. Pastor Ron Geer will officiate.

Memorial Contributions may be made out to Camas Musher Athletic Booster Club - PO Box 105 - Fairfield, Idaho 83327.

Rest in Peace ~ We Love You

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

Robert Lorkowski

Robert "Bob" Michael Lorkowski, 83, a resident of Hagerman, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home in Hagerman, Idaho. Bob was born on April 24, 1940 in Buffalo, New York to Ben and Pearl Lorkowski. He married Margaret on October 25, 1957 in Compton, California.

Bob was in the U.S. Navy and he had a successful 20-year career as a sonar technician rising to the rank of Senior Chief. In 1981, he graduated from San Diego State University with a Master’s Degree of Science in Geology. Bob loved geology, and working for Amoco Oil, where he discovered new areas for oil exploration. He also loved to teach, and was a science teacher in Hesperia, California, specializing in Physics and Chemistry. Later, Bob was a volunteer for Hagerman Fossil Beds. He did this over several summers before moving to Idaho full time in 2006. Bob also had a passion for trains, he enjoyed riding them all over the country. He also enjoyed building elaborate model train sets, complete with all the details of a bustling town. He is survived by his wife Margaret “Midge” of 66 years; his three children, Gregory Lorkowski of Euless, Texas, Donald Lorkowski of Tampa, Florida, Jacqueline Maloney of Meridian, Idaho; four grandchildren, Jason and Kevin Maloney, Alex and Saori Lorkowski; his sister, Christine Lorkowski of Mountain Home, Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Pearl; his brother, Richard. A rosary service was held on Monday, April 15th, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Hagerman, Idaho, followed by a funeral mass.

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

Michael W. Thompson

Michael W. Thompson, 71, of Bliss, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at Saint Lukes Regional Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Mike was born in Pittsburg, California in 1952. He was educated and graduated from Antioch High School, Antioch, California in 1970. He and his parents moved to Bliss in February of 1974. He married Charleen “Charlie” Wilkins on July 23, 1974 at the First Christian Church, Gooding, Idaho.

Mike was an amazing, devoted and loving husband, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle to 27 nieces and nephews. He loved hunting and fishing, being out on the desert. Camping with the nieces, nephews, family and friends was an event he always looked forward to.

His proudest accomplishment was building our dream log home – a place he called his piece of Heaven in Bliss.

A celebration was being planned for their 50th anniversary in July, now we will be celebrating Mike’s life with a gathering at that time, under the loving direction of “the nephews”. He is survived by his wife – Charleen and his brother Dan. Preceding in death are his parents Arthur and Maxine Thompson and sister Kathy Fehsel.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Services- Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with family and friends by following the obituary link at www demarayfuneralservice.com. Due to the fact Charlie has no internet, please send personal correspondence to P.O. Box 111, Bliss, Idaho 83314.

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed proposals for design, fabrication, and delivery of 200 S 650 E Bridge Replacement will be received by Camas County Road & Bridge at the Camas County Court House 501 Soldier Road Fairfield, ID 83327 (physical delivery only) or P.O. Box 430 (mail only), Fairfield, Idaho 83327 until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 15, 2024 and will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly thereafter. Bids will be received for a single contract on a unit price basis.

The project consists of design, fabrication, and delivery of a 2-span precast concrete stiffleg in accordance with the project drawings attached.

The Contract Documents consisting of a Project Manual and Drawings may be obtained by calling the Forsgren Associates, Inc. at 208-342-3144 to be put on the official Bidders List. Documents will be distributed electronically at no cost and can also be examined via the Associated General Contractors (AGC).

Bonds are not required for this project.

Idaho requirements for public works contracting will apply. Prevailing wage rates are not required. Award of the contract will be contingent upon compliance with Idaho public works contracting requirements, bid requirements, and available project funding. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids as set forth above.

The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed forty five (45) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Owner.

Camas County Road & Bridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

April 24, 2024

Camas County Road & Bridge Date Owner published on 4/24, 5/1 & 5/8, 2024

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CAMAS

IN RE: ) Case No. CV 13-24-8

Kimberly Elizabeth Warren L Wolf ) NOTICE OF HEARING

Legal Name ) ON NAME CHANGE ) (Adult or Emancipated Minor)

A Petition to change the name of Kimberly Elizabeth Warren L Wolf now residing in the City of Fairfield, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Camas County, Idaho. The name will change to Kimberly Elizabeth Wolf. The reason for the change in name is: Former married name not need - my kids are grown.

A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 10 o'clock a.m. on April 26, 2024, at the Camas County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.

Date: 3/28/2024 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT

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 the 13th day of May, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review a request by Rojas/Arroyo and FMTZ Construction/CMTK Investment to approve a Final Plat Amendment application for Block 3; Lots 6, 7 and 10 located in the Camas Creek Subdivision in Camas County, Idaho and to receive comment as to whether or not the application and Final Plat complies with the requirements of the Camas County Subdivision Ordinance. 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 Final Plat Amendment application. The Final Plat or the Final Plat Amendment application for “Camas Creek" is available for review at the Camas County Planning & Zoning Office during normal office hours. Please call prior to coming to make sure someone is available to help you.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm May 10th, 2024 at P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, Id 83327 or email via pz@camascounty.id.gov. 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

Christina Wines – Gooding County Treasurer

Notice of Pending Issue of Tax Deed

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Idaho Code 63-1005 that the taxes duly levied and assessed for the year 2020 have not been paid and are now delinquent upon the hereinafter-described real estate in the County of Gooding, State of Idaho. The entry of such delinquency was duly made on January 1, 2024 as required by law; that the time of redemption of said property from said taxes expires on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM and if not paid a tax deed will be issued to said County of Gooding, pursuant to Idaho Code 63-1006. The following certificates are listed with the year delinquent, the description of the property, the name and last known address of the persons who are record owners of said properties, and the property address if available. Also given is the total due as of the publication date, including 2% penalty, interest at 1% per month figured to May 20, 2024 costs of title reports, postage to date and estimated publishing costs. Fees may increase. The record owners of said property are further notified that they have a right to be heard, confront and cross examine any witness against them, and obtain and present evidence on their own behalf prior to the issuance of said tax deed. Any objections or questions concerning this notice and information contained herein should be directed to the Gooding County Treasurer, PO Box 326, 145 7th Avenue East, Gooding, Idaho 83330, phone number 208-934-5673. A hearing has been scheduled with the Gooding County Commissioners for May 20, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. pursuant to deeding property not redeemed. You are hereby notified that if you have any reason you believe there has been an error or any other reason this property should not be deeded you should attend this meeting.

YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED that if said delinquency entry is not redeemed before 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 09, 2024 by payment in cash or collected funds of said unpaid taxes together with late charges, interest, and all fees and expenses up to the day of said payment at the Treasurer’s Office located at Gooding County Treasurer’s Office, 145 7th Ave East, Gooding, Idaho. I have as required by law made application to the Board of County Commissioners, County of Gooding, State of Idaho for a hearing to be held on May 20, 2024 at 10:00 o’clock AM or as soon thereafter as said application can be heard at 624 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho for a TAX DEED conveying the above described property to said Gooding County, State of Idaho, Absolute title, free of all encumbrances, except for any lien for taxes which may have been attached subsequently to the assessment referred to herein above.

YOU ARE FUTHER NOTIFIED, that the record owner or owners or any party in interest as defined by Section 63-1005 Idaho Code, may appear in person or by counsel, and if appearing, shall have adequate opportunity to be heard for the purpose of protesting the procedures used in taking this tax deed. No other type of protest will be heard.

Dated at Gooding this 26th day of March, 2024

Christina Wines, Treasurer and Ex-Officio Tax Collector published April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2024

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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN, IDAHO. PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES AND CREATION OF LINCOLN COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD.

WHEREAS, Chapter 46 of Title 67 of the Idaho Code empowers counties to make provisions for the identification and preservation of historic sites; and,

WHEREAS, the Lincoln County, Idaho Board of Commissioners (Board) deems it in the best interest of the community to establish a historic preservation ordinance;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LINCOLN COUNTY, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I - PURPOSE:

The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public of the County of Lincoln, Idaho, through identification, evaluation, designation, and protection of those buildings, sites, districts, areas, structures, and objects that reflect significant elements of the County's, the State's, and the Nation's historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural heritage. Historic Preservation. The identification, evaluation, recordation, documentation, curation, acquisition, management, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, stabilization, maintenance, interpretation, conservation, and education of buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas, and sites significant in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this State, its communities, or the Nation.

SECTION II - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:

(1) There is hereby created a Historic Preservation Commission which shall consist of a minimum of five members who shall be appointed by the Commissioners.

(2) All members of the Commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence, or knowledge in history or historic preservation.

(3) Initial appointments to the Commission shall be made as follows: One (1) one year term; two (2) two-year terms; two (2) three-year terms. All subsequent appointments shall be made for three-year terms. Commission members may be reappointed to serve additional terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments and the appointee shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.

SECTION III - ORGANIZATION, OFFICERS, RULES, MEETINGS:

(1) The Commission shall have the power to suggest whatever rules are necessary for the execution of its duties as set forth in this Ordinance. Rules of procedure and bylaws adopted by the Commission shall be available for public inspection.

(2) The commission shall elect officers from among the members. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the Commission. The vice-chairperson shall, lacking the chairperson, perform the duties of the chairperson.

(3) All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public and follow the requirements of Idaho Open Public Meeting laws. The Commission shall keep minutes and other appropriate written records of its resolutions, proceedings, and actions.

SECTION IV - POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Commission shall be advisory to the Board and shall be authorized to:

(1) Conduct inventories of local historic properties.

(2) Recommend methods and procedures necessary to preserve, restore, maintain and operate historic properties under the ownership or control of the County.

(3) Recommend the lease, sale, or other transfer or disposition of historic properties subject to rights of public access and other covenants and in a manner that will preserve the property.

(4) Cooperate with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Society in the pursuance of the objectives of historic preservation.

(5) Make recommendations in the planning processes undertaken by the county, the city, the state, or the federal government and the agencies of these entities.

(6) Recommend ordinances and otherwise provide information for the purposes of historic preservation in the County.

(7) Promote and conduct an educational and interpretive program on historic preservation and historic properties in the County.

(8) Board members, employees or agents of the Commission may enter private property, buildings, or structures in the performance of its official duties only with the express consent of the owner or occupant thereof.

(9) Review nominations of properties to the National Register of Historic Places for properties within the County's jurisdiction.

SECTION V - EFFECTIVE DATE:

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication according to law.

PASSED AND APPROVED Lincoln County, Idaho this 15th day of April, 2024. By Rebecca Wood, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners

ATTESTED: Cindi Sievers, County Clerk

Landowners are responsible to control noxious weeds on their property. For more information call Denise Helsley at 208-934-5569.

Tri-County Noxious Weed ~ Gooding, Lincoln, Jerome Counties

NOXIOUS WEED PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN this 12th day of April, 2024, pursuant to the Idaho Noxious Weed Law, Title 22, Chapter 24, Section 07 of Idaho Statutes. Landowner and Citizen Duties. It shall be the duty and responsibility of all landowners to control noxious weeds on their land and property, in accordance with said chapter and with rules promulgated by the director. Noxious weeds present on such land shall be destroyed or eradicated by effective methods or combination thereof, approved by the County Weed Superintendent, which may include cutting/ mowing, tillage, or herbicide treatment. Noxious weeds and designations as determined by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture are as follows:

Statewide Prohibited Genera Noxious Weed List. All plants and plant parts in the generas of: Cytisus, Genista, Spartium and Chamaecytisus additionally including "all" subtaxa of these plant genera are prohibited in Idaho.

Statewide Early Detection/Rapid Response. Brazilian Elodea, Common/ European Frogbit, Fanwort, Feathered Mosquito Fern, Giant Hogweed, Giant Salvinia, Hydrilla, Goatsrue, Iberian Starthistle, Policeman's Helmet, Purple Starthistle, Squarrose Knapweed, Starry Stonewart, Syrian Beancaper, Tall Hawkweed, Variable-Leaf-Milfoil, Turkish Thistle, Water Chestnut, Water Hyacinth, Yellow Devil Hawkweed and Yellow Floating Heart. The above designated weeds shall be eradicated during the same growing season as identified.

Statewide Control Noxious Weed List. Black Henbane, Bohemian Knotweed, Buffalobur, Common Crupina, Common Reed, Dyer's Woad, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Giant and Japanese Knotweed, Johnsongrass, Matgrass, Meadow Knapweed, Mediterranean Sage, Musk Thistle, Orange Hawkweed, Parrotfeather Milfoil, Perennial Sowthistle, Russian Knapweed, Scotch Broom, Small Bugloss, Vipers Bugloss, and Yellow Hawkweed. Weeds listed in the control list are known to exist in varying populations throughout the state. The concentration of these weeds is at a level where control and/or eradication may be possible.

Statewide Containment Noxious Weed List. Canada Thistle, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Diffuse Knapweed, Field Bindweed, Houndstongue, Leafy Spurge, Oxeye Daisy, Perennial Pepperweed, Poison Hemlock, Puncturevine, Purple Loosestrife, Rush Skeletonweed, Saltcedar, Scotch Thistle, White Bryony, Whitetop, Yellow Flag Iris, Mediterranean Sage Russian Knap Weed, Musk Thistle Perrenial Sowthistle. Weeds listed in the containment noxious weeds list are known to exist in various populations throughout the state. Weed control efforts may be directed at reducing or eliminating new or expanding weed populations while known and established weed populations, as determined by the weed control authority, may be managed by any approved weed control methodology, as determined by the weed control authority.

The following noxious weeds are known to be present within Tri- County: Canada Thistle, Curly leaf Pond weed, Diffuse Knapweed, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Field Bindweed, Houndstongue, Jointed Goatgrass, Musk Thistle, Oxeye Daisy, Perennial Pepperweed, Perennial Sowthistle, Poison Hemlock, Puncturevine, Purple loosestrife, Rush Skeletonweed, Russian knapweed, Saltcedar, Scotch Thistle, Spotted Knapweed, White Bryony, Whitetop and Yellow Flag Iris.

Upon failure to observe this notice the County Weed Superintendent is required to proceed pursuant to the law and have weeds destroyed by such methods as said Superintendent finds necessary. The cost of any such control shall be at the expense of the landowner. If the costs have not been paid to the control authority within sixty (60) days, the control authority may direct that suit be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction for the unpaid charges. On private lands, if unpaid for sixty ( 60) days or longer the amount of such expense shall become a lien upon the property; and the property in the same manner as for delinquent taxes, pursuant to Idaho Code, Sections 22-2405 and 22-2406.

Dated this 19th day of April, 2024. Denise Helsley, Chairman

Tri-County Noxious Weed Board

Gooding-Lincoln-Jerome

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