obituaries

Rhonda Kae Setser

June 2, 1954 - April 25, 2023

Rhonda Kae (Swainston) Setser, 68, of Nampa, Idaho passed away surrounded by family on April 25, 2023. Rhonda was born the third child to Ross and Ruth Swainston. She had two brothers, Ross Wyn and Gary, who were 10 years older.

Rhonda grew up in the small town of Richfield, Idaho where she loved riding horses and swimming. Always a daddy's girl, Rhonda spent much of her time at his side fishing and enjoying the outdoors.

Senior Center Menus

All menus are subject to change without notice.

Shoshone Richfield

886–2369 (218 N Rail St. W) 487–2722 130 S Main Street

Lunch: $2 (2-9) $5.50 (10-59) $4 over 60 (suggested)

Thursday, May 4 (Rich) Egg Salad Sand w/ Soup & Pie

Friday, May 5 (Sho) Meatloaf w/ Scalloped Potatoes

Monday, May 8 (Rich) Baked Tilapia w/ Scalloped Potato

Tuesday, May 9 (Sho) Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread

Wed, May 10 (Sho) Fish Sticks & Tater Tots

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

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

Friday, May 5 Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Tuesday, May 9 Loaded Chicken Stew

Wednesday, May 10 Beef Burritos

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

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

Thursday, May 4 Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread

Monday, May 8 Hay Stacks

Tuesday, May 9 Pizza & Tossed Salad

Wednesday, May 10 Pork & Cabbage Soup

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, May 5... Spaghetti

Monday, May 8... Oven Fried Chicken

Wednesday, May 10... Pork Loin Roast

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, May 5... Chicken Fried Steak w/ Mash Potato

Monday, May 8... Beef Pot Pie

Rhonda met Don Setser through his mother Donna, a coworker at Tupperware. They got married in July of 1976, and Don's work with the railroad took them to Pocatello, Idaho where they settled and made important and lasting friendships.

Don and Rhonda had four children: Ben, Chalay, Ross, and Shandel that they began raising in Pocatello and later moved to Nampa.

Rhonda loved camping, hiking, and riding motorcycles with her family. She made the best food. She also loved music of all kinds and was always singing along with the radio.

When her children all went to school, Rhonda enjoyed driving the school bus and spoiling her lucky riders with treats. After losing a son too early, and a life-changing car accident, Rhonda spent her days reading through piles of books, doing word searches, and enjoying her favorite sweets. Filled with spunk, quick wit, and lots of love, she was a blessing to everyone around her, and she will be dearly missed.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Ruth Swainston; her brother, Gary Swainston; and her son, Ross Lee Setser. She is survived by her brother, Ross Wyn Swainston; her husband, Don Setser; one son, Ben Setser; and two daughters: Chalay (Sam) Bishop and Shandel (David) Jennings; and six grandchildren: Jordon Vazquez, Marni Bishop, Elli Bishop, Jarik Bishop, Kaedence Jennings and Kole Jennings.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Richfield Cemetery on Lincoln Street in Richfield, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to ZeyerFuneralChapel.com

Javier Barrutia

Nov. 28, 1943 - April 16, 2023

Javier Barrutia, 79, of Jerome, and formerly of Shoshone, passed away on April 16, 2023, at his home.

Javier was born on Nov. 28, 1943, in Spain. He was raised in Spain and after completing high school, he joined the Army, later he moved to Idaho.

Javier married Glenda Ugalde on Nov. 12, 1977, in Shoshone, ID. He worked at Blinco Packing Plant in Gooding and Donley Farms. He enjoyed bowling, herding sheep, driving trucks, fishing, yard work, playing cards, and the Gooding Basque Picnic. He loved time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Glenda, one son, Cresley McConnell (Sharlie), three daughters: Jolenda Barrutia (Joe O'Rorke), Charla McConnell, Kaylena Pizzo (Brenna), two sisters, 10 grandchildren; Kade, Kendra, Ella, Rayce, Dawson, Bindi, Riley, Branson, Jennica, and Becca, and 10 great-grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Javier Marcelino "Scooter".

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray's Jerome Memorial Chapel.

Martin Stephen Gmelin

Martin Stephen Gmelin “Marty” age 56 passed away suddenly, in Fairfield, Idaho on April 8, 2023. Marty was having fun with his many friends celebrating the last day of ski season.

Marty grew up in Penfield, New York, and was a 1984 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School. He studied Forestry at Paul Smith’s College and received his degree from the University of Montana at Missoula. He spent thirty years in the United States Forest Service working on the Stanislaus National Forest in California, as well as in Missoula, Montana and last few years as District Ranger on the Sawtooth National Forest in Fairfield, Idaho. During these years he served in various capacities: Forestry reforestation, Certified Silvicultrist, Snow Surveying, Wildlife Fire Management, Agency Administrator for Prescribed Fire and Wildland fire and Geographic Information Specialist, providing maps related to fire activity and boundaries.

He loved his position as District Ranger and his Camas community in Fairfield, giving his time and affection at the Community Center (Meals on Wheels) and anywhere he was needed.

Marty was a happy, loving and thoughtful son, brother and friend. Everyone knew Marty by his infectious and distinctive laugh.

He will be missed immensely by his parents, Donna and Robert (Lou) Gmelin, his sister, Andrea (Tom) Rivers and his beloved Aunt “Gigger” Janice (Tom) Webber and his Webber cousins. He is also survived by aunts, cousins, dear friends, Mike and Christine Dertinger and numerous friends in California, Montana and his loving Fairfield Family.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Church, Penfield, on May 3, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Marty’s memory to the Fairfield Community Center and Immaculate Conception Church.

Checks may be made payable to Susan Brown, Sawtooth National Forest, 370 American Avenue, Jerome, ID 83338.

Arrangements by Jennings Nulon and Mattle Funeral Home in Penfield, New York.

Lyle Wayne Cornelison

Lyle Wayne Cornelison, 81, a resident of Nyssa, Oregon and formerly of Hagerman, Idaho passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

Lyle was born on July 31, 1941 in Winterset, Iowa, the son of Wayne and Opal Cornelison. He was one of three children – including a brother – Ronald and a sister –Kimberly. He worked for U.P.S. for many years.

Lyle married Myrna Laura Busick. They had three children ~ Lisa Shaeffer who lives in Nyssa, Oregon, Mark Cornelison of Twin Falls and Douglas Cornelison who preceded him in death. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Lyle was preceded in death by: his brother – Ronald (wife - Ruby) Cornelison and his sister – Kimberly Kelly; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Hagerman Cemetery.

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Sealed proposals will be received by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Engineering Services Program, 600 South Walnut, PO Box 25, Boise, Idaho 83707, until 2:00 p.m., prevailing local time, on May 18, 2023 for DFG Project No. 2022-109, Centennial Marsh WMA Restoration. Bids mailed to the PO Box must arrive before 7:00 a.m. on the above date.

Proposals will be opened and publicly read at the above hour and date. The project consists of construction of new levees, ditches, and reconstruction of existing swales. Removal of an existing berm, excavating new breach locations, creating benches in Camas Creek, placing rip rap, gravel, and installing woody plantings.

A pre-bid tour of the project (highly recommended) will be held on May 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Contact the Engineering Services Program, (208) 334-3730 by May 10, 2023 to make arrangements to attend this tour.

Specifications, proposal forms and other information are on file for examination at the following locations:

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Abadan Reprographics

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Associated General Contractors

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Spokane Regional Plan Center

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A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid is required if total bid is equal to or greater than $50,000.

Documents may be obtained for bidding purposes from the Department of Fish and Game, Engineering Services Program, (208) 334-3730. No deposit is required.

A Public Works Contractors License for the State of Idaho is required of the successful bidder at the time of bid opening if total bid is equal to or greater than $50,000. Include names and Public Works License number on Sub-Contractor List as part of bid. Include names and Public Works License number on Sub-Contractor List as part of bid if total project value is greater than $50,000.

CLINT WORTHINGTON

ENGINEERING SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Camas County Notice Of Election

Camas County Cemetery District calling for a temporary override of the property tax levy. The Polling places are as follows:

Camas County Public Library, 607 Soldier Road Fairfield, ID 83327.

Polls are open 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. May 16, 2023

Any person who is physically unable to vote at his/her designated polling place may contact the County Clerk for an absentee electors ballot.

Brianna Walter - Camas County Clerk published on May 4 & 10, 2023

Gooding County Notice Of Elections

HAGERMAN CITY SPECIAL BOND, HAGERMAN JT SCHOOL DISTRICT #233 PLANT FACILITY RESERVE FUND LEVY ELECTIONS

MAY 16, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that the County of Gooding will be conducting elections to be held on TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023. The polls will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on said day at the following places designated by the Board of County Commissioners of Gooding County Idaho. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN: that in accordance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002 each of the polling places includes parking spaces, path of travel, entrances, exits and voting areas accessible to individuals with disabilities.

GOODING COUNTY

HAGERMAN CITY SPECIAL REVENUE BOND

#7 HAGERMAN

*City Voters Only*

AMERICAN LEGION HALL

281 State St. N, Hagerman

HAGERMAN JT. SCHOOL DIST. #233 PLANT FACILITIES RESERVE FUND LEVY

#7 HAGERMAN

AMERICAN LEGION HALL

281 State St. N, Hagerman

#3 GOODING RURAL - Registered Voters: MAIL OUT PRECICNT

ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION & VOTING available at: 624 Main St., Gooding

#6 BLISS - Registered Voters: MAIL OUT PRECINCT

ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION & VOTING available at: 624 Main St., Gooding

TWIN FALLS COUNTY

DEEP CREEK – Registered Voters: MAIL OUT PRECINCT

ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION & VOTING available at: TWIN FALLS COUNTY WEST

630 Addison Ave W, Twin Falls published on May 4 & 10, 2023

LINCOLN COUNTY, IDAHO NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Idaho Code §34-602 and §34-1406, that on May 16, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. of said day the following elections will be held in Lincoln County:

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with the Help America Vote Act of 2002, each of the polling places includes parking spaces, path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Special District Election

A Special District Election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the office of Shoshone Highway District #2 Zone 3 Commissioner at the following polling places:

Shoshone Precinct: Lincoln County Community Building at 201 S. Beverly, Shoshone

North Shoshone Precinct: Shoshone City and Rural Fire Department No. 2, 702 West 620 North, Shoshone

Early Voting Polling place: Lincoln County Courthouse, 111 West B St, Suite C, Shoshone published on May 4 & 10, 2023

Sample ballots are available at the office of the Lincoln County Clerk, 111 West B St, Suite C, Shoshone and www.lincolncountyid.us. For accessibility information contact Clerk’s office at 886-7641.

Cindi Sievers, Lincoln County Clerk

Billy Dean Anderson

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Billy Anderson took his last breath on earth, and his first breath in Heaven. Billy was born March 18, 1946 in Wendell, Idaho, the only child of Willis and Iona Anderson.

On January 24, 1977, Billy married his soulmate, Shirley Whiteley. Joining the union was his son, Rocky, and her son, Dustin. Two years later, Misti joined in as their only daughter.

As a teenager, Billy taught himself to play the guitar and went on to play for many years as a Magic Valley Musician. His first band, The Imprints, was formed in high school. The band played many school dances. One of their most requested songs was “Crying in the Chapel”, with Billy on vocals. He later played jazz guitar with Von Weems for several years. He ended up playing with The Sundowners in Gooding and surrounding areas for over 20 years.

Billy farmed with his dad until his dad’s health got too bad to keep going. Billy leased out the farm to Kober Farms and went to work for them. He worked for them for 18 years until Larry “Tobe” Kober passed away.

Billy drove truck for Tom Shewmaker every harvest for 18 years. During that time he had his left leg amputated below the knee, but that didn’t slow him down at all. He boasted about his special friendship with Ruthie Davis and Teri Smith, and Shirley called them his harvest wives. They took great care of him.

Billy loved to fish and was one of the first locals to fish for sturgeon in the Snake River. He built many roads and cleared paths to his favorite “holes” which are still used today.

When he wasn’t farming or fishing, he was hunting. He had many friends come from all over to go hunting with him. His greatest joy was watching his kids get their first deer, elk, or antelope. One of his favorite memories was watching his grandson, Shelby, shoot his first deer (a nice buck), then turn to him and say, “and that’s how it’s done, grandpa!” Billy enjoyed the moment so much that he talked about it for months after. He enjoyed telling the stories of hunting coyotes with Rocky in their “coyote rig” with Rocky standing in the barrel while Billy drove.

Saying Billy was proud of his kids and grandkids is an understatement. He cherished his role as grandpa. He loved to get the grandkids' imaginations running wild by making up stories together with crazy characters from guinea pigs, to the Loch Ness Monster, to Bigfoot, and even an allergy-suffering dragon named “Ah-Hoochie!”

He was an avid collector of guns and ammunition. He hated snakes so he always had a “snake charmer” close by.

Billy is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Shirley; sons, Rocky (Mona) Anderson of Wendell, Idaho; and Dustin (Carla) Whiteley of Richmond, Texas; daughter, Misti (David Elgan) Anderson of Wendell, Idaho; granddaughters, Dakota (DJ Stanhope) Brown of Everett, Washington, Kylie and Sheridan Whiteley of Richmond, Texas, and Tabitha Elgan of Caldwell, Idaho; grandsons, Shelby (Adara) Elgan of Shoshone, Idaho, and Dalton Brown of Moscow, Idaho; and his great-granddaughter, Valerie of Caldwell, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and great-granddaughter, Laken Rae Elgan. The family would like to give a special thank you to Colby Tolman, Daret Lamm, Noemi, Tinley, Karla, and LINC for their exceptional care. St. Luke’s Home Health and Hospice Care were such a big part of our lives and we are so thankful for them. There will be a celebration of life in late June. Billy’s ashes will be spread with his dad’s on Solider Mountain at a later date.

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

Richard Dean Stump

Richard Dean Stump, 74, passed away April 17, 2023, in Hagerman, Idaho. He was born May 23, 1948, in Wendell, Idaho to Goldie Irene and Dick Stump.

Dick graduated from Jerome High School in 1967 and later completed some business and technical training. He married the love of his life, Sharon Fultz on August 25, 1967, and together they had two sons, Gregory and Darrin.

Dick worked for Ross Lee Pontiac, Rice Chevrolet, Morley’s Grocery, Wilson Bates of Jerome and Twin Falls, and in 1977 he and his family moved to Ely, Nevada to work for the Wilson Bates store where he retired.

Dick enjoyed playing his guitar and played music around the valley for senior centers. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Jerome and Ely, Nevada, as well as a member of the Ely Baptist Church. Dick loved God, his family, and his country and prayed for them all. He was the Vice Chairman of the White Pine County Economic Diversification Council and the Regional Planning Commission Vice Chair, during which he was instrumental in drafting and adopting the White Pine County Zoning Ordinance. He was also a member of the White Pine County Overall Economic Development Plan Committee and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee from 1982 through 2005, served as a board member and Vice Chairman of the Central Nevada Development Authority, and served as a member helping to organize and build the Lackawanna Volunteer Fire Department.

Dick was preceded in death by his son, Gregory; his parents; and sister, Jackie Ferrenberg Madox. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; son Darrin, of Jerome; grandchildren, Riley and Cierra; and brother, Ralph, of Elko.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Life Church of the Magic Valley, 425 E Nez Perce Ave, Jerome.

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

Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices

Richfield Highway District #3 180 West Lincoln Ave. Richfield, Idaho 83349 richfieldhighway@gmail.com 208-487-2754

Notice Is Hereby Given that the Board of Commissioners of the Richfield Highway District #3 will hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code 40-1309 on May 9th, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. located at 180 West Lincoln Avenue, Richfield, Idaho. For any person that may show just cause that the disposal of the following property should not be sold.

Unit: 1997 New Holland 675E Backhoe

For Title VI accommodations, or if you have any questions pertaining to the Public Hearing, please call the Richfield Highway District #3 office at 208-487-2754.

Travis Brownlee, Chairman

Maighan Hatch, District Clerk