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NEWS Rapid River Rally 2024
This Saturday, May 11th, Gooding County Swift Water Rescue will be holding a fundraiser at the Lower Salmon Dam Park. They will be serving hotdogs (free or by donation), holding a free boat safety class, and offering free boat inspections. And... if you're feeling lucky, buy raffle tickets and take a shot at winning a .357 Rossi Lever Action Rifle. Tickets a $20 per ticket or six for $100. Winner will be announced at the Gooding County Fair - August 17, 2024. Gooding County Swift Water Rescue was started 3 years ago as a combined effort between the Gooding County Sheriff’s Office, Hagerman Fire & EMS, and the Bliss Fire District. “With the river being here, we are getting a lot of tourists down here and a lot more people using the water. I think it’s important for us to have a swiftwater rescue team in this area,” said Sgt Kelby Cornett of the Gooding County Sheriff’s Office. If you have questions or desire to make a donation to this important organization, contact Levi Diehl at 208-320-0132. The team is volunteer based, and every donation helps keep people safe. The Lower Salmon Dam Park is loctated at 901 Justice Grade, Hagerman (turn off of State Highway 30 at Billingsley Creek Lodge).
Closed Burning Season Begins May 10th
Idaho Burn Permits are required annually between May 10 and October 20. Obtaining a burn permit ensures your burn is in compliance with Idaho law (Idaho Code 38-115). Who needs a permit: Individuals living outside city limits anywhere in Idaho, who plan to burn for any reason including yard waste and crop residue must obtain a burn permit. Recreational campfires do NOT require a burn permit. How to get a Burn Permit: Visit the self-service website https://burnpermits.idaho.gov/. Permits are available seven days a week and are immediately issued and valid. A permit may also be issued by your local IDL office. Burn Permits are free and good for 10 days. You must have your permit with you when burning. No matter where you want to burn and what you plan to burn, our system will either issue you the burn permit you need on the spot or tell you which entity to contact for alternate or additional permits. Using burnpermits.idaho.gov also connects you to tips for safe burning practices. Why get a Burn Permit: Obtaining a burn permit lets fire managers know where permitted
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
May 8, 2024
Vol 48 Num 19
Presidential Caucus Idaho Democrats
The Idaho State Democratic Party will hold a Presidential Caucus to select a presidential preference and elect delegates to the State Convention on Thursday, May 23. The County Caucuses will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Here are local locations for these meeting: Camas County: Camas Public Library 607 Soldier Road in Fairfield Gooding County: Gooding Historical Museum 273 Euskadi Lane in Gooding Lincoln County: Community Center 201 S Beverly Street in Shoshone Attendees will choose between six possible candidates: Joe Biden Dean Phillips Marianne Williamson Jason Palmer David Olscamp Armando Perez-Serrato You can check in as either a registered Democrat, or an unaffiliated voter who signs a pledge to participate only as a Democrat. You will be given a ballot with the choices for the Democratic nominee for president and for delegates to the state convention.
Correction on Camas Bond
This year's Primary Election is in just two weeks, May 21st. Early voting began this week or you can request an absentee ballot to make your choices at home. Two weeks ago, it was reported that the Camas School Bond which was paid off in FY 2023 was about $3.20 per $1000 of property value, and the new bond would be slightly less (about $3.07 per $1000). Those amounts were not accurate because they included all school district levies. The amount being requested for the new bond is $229 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value based on current conditions. If the bond is approved, it would bring the total levy rate for the school district to just over $300 per $100,000 (or $3.00 per $1000). Bonds require a 2/3 supermajority to pass. While these numbers may be confusing, it is important to note that Camas County taxpayers will be paying a tax rate (for the school district) roughly equal to or slightly less than what taxpayer were paying under the old bond.