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© They say that deficient sleep causes memory loss. Do these people who do these studies loose any sleep? If they do, they are probably creating ways to insure the buck stays or grows in their direction. The other day I visited a Facebook account. Activity had been quite awhile since last logging in. Everything was converted over to Spanish or Portuguese. Did my sleep deprecation change things into another language? In other words... did my lack of sleep due to farm harvesting cause me memory loss?

Things have been the same for years, why the sudden change? I don't think I suddenly have this memory loss that has changed my way of doing things or thinking, especially changing things into another language. I tried to change the format into English, which is the language I have used all my life. It seemed like all the procedures and buttons needed to do such a change didn't work.

Then I got into the category to help me fix the problem. All the subheadlines say, "How do I get my Facebook back to English? How do I change languages? Why is my Facebook changed to another language?" There were numerous other questions where people were trying to get back what they had. Did all these people before me have some kind of memory loss due to lack of sleep?

I would challenge to say, "NO, they did

by Tee Hurd

NOT!" Once I got into the help section, the number one answer was, "Your primary language is such and such, which is not English." Funny update wouldn't you say?!

All of this procedure is using lots of time with people playing in closed mazes, you end up right back where you started with no progress. The whole bottom line is our phone service providers are running out of ways to make money. They sold us cell towers (prepaid by us of course), phones that only work for a few months before they are technologically out-of-date. Then they sell you more phones and more phones. They are running out of things to sell us to keep the dollars they are accustomed.

Basically, they sell time. Now they have to create ways for us to use time. This is done by changing all your stuff into another language without keys to open, having functions that don't work on your phone, and continual updates you didn't authorize among other things to get another buck.

Does one really think you have any kind of control in which you do daily life? My answer to that is, "You think you do." The best way to control the masses is to control the life dependencies. How about we give the phone companies another raise to lower our services?

...Hello, Operator... Could you please connect me to another "Cup of Tee?" Say what??? You say I'm speaking a foreign language?

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Kay Smith Ferguson

Kay Smith Ferguson, 84, a resident of Eagle and formerly of Gooding, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Paramont Parks Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eagle. Carlynn Kay Silver was born on October 15, 1938 in Lewiston, Idaho, the daughter of Carl and Grenda Silver.

She was raised and educated in Asotin, Washington, graduating in 1956. She then attended Eastern Washington State College.

Kay married Keith Smith on November 8, 1958 in Clarkston, Washington. Sometime after Keith's passing, she moved from the farm in Gooding to Eagle. There she met and married Dave Ferguson.

She is survived by: her husband - Dave Ferguson of Eagle; her children – Karma (Mike) Cusack of Eagle; Karen Osborne of Kimberly; Karl (Jennifer) Smith of Grangeville; and Kory (Melissa) Smith of Boise; her grandchildren – Braden (Katie) Osborne, Teagan Smith, Caitlin (Matt) Larkin, Chase (Miranda) Cusack, Danica (Will) Cusack, Brandon (Jynefer) Smith and Chris (Kate) Hendrix; six great grandchildren; and her lifetime best friend – Louise Osborn of Clarkston, Washington.

She was preceded in death by: her parents – Carl and Grenda Silver; her husband – Keith; sister – Gloria; brother – Gary; son-in-law – Mike Osborne, and granddaughter McKinsey Osborne.

A graveside service was held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding with Pastor Joyce Archibald officiating.

Funeral arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service – www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Larry E. Wright

Larry E. "Butch" Wright, 83, of Gooding, Idaho, died about 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 22, 1939, in Hardinville, IL., he was the son of Donald S. and Wilma (McCarty) Wright.

He grew up in Robinson, IL. and attended Robinson High School and briefly attended University of Illinois before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1961 serving until 1969. While in the Air Force he met and married Betty M. Loun in 1967 in Cordova, Alaska eventually settling in Idaho and getting his bachelor's degree in science from BSU.

He went on to work for Bureau of Land Management and eventually as a Soil Scientist for the government retiring at 54 in 1994.

He had a great love for the outdoors and was an avid hiker. For is 40 birthday he climbed to the top of Idaho's tallest mountain (Mt. Borah). He knew where all the off the map trails and hidden gems were in Idaho.

He is survived by his wife Betty of 55 years; daughter and son-in-law - Rebecca and Marvin Brown and grandson - Kaiden Brown of Star, Idaho; niece and nephew - Tammy and Dion Wright of Robinson, Illinois; and great nieces and nephews - Alisha, Marsha, Elias, and Josiah Wright.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and brother - Donnie Wright.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding. Services by Demaray Funeral Service.

Larry had a love of trees, and we encourage everyone to plant a tree in his honor. He especially liked pine trees.

Donna Faye Watts

Our beloved mother & grandmother was called home on May 30, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. Donna Faye Watts, 74 resided in Jerome, formerly of Wendell & West Point Community.

Donna was born on October 9, 1948, in Cedar Springs, Missouri. She was the first born to Bud & Minnie Watts. Donna soon became a big sister to her two brothers Skeeter & Bob, then her family grew with a sister Joyce. They moved to Gooding, Idaho on Thanksgiving Day in 1957. Soon followed two more sisters, Kelly & Gina.

Donna always had a mind of her own even before she could talk. She loved sneaking off with her Grandpa Watts because she knew she would get ice cream. Being the oldest of 6 children Donna had an early lesson of responsibility and motherhood.

Donna graduated from Gooding High School in 1966. After high school she met a young man named Frank Ruffing that took a liking to her, but Donna decided to move to California. Well, Frank chased her down to Anaheim, California where she was working at a nursing home which is now Disneyland to ask her to marry him. Frank & Donna joined in marriage in the summer of 1968 at the Catholic Church in Gooding, Idaho.

Frank and Donna moved to Wendell and lived in the West Point area together for over 20 years while farming during potato harvest and milking cows. With that marriage, they had their first 3 boys, Slade in 1969, Chad in 1971, and Travis in 1972. A few years later in 1977 their fourth boy, Toby came along. Then finally the last child was born in 1980, a baby girl, Kathryn (Kate). Donna loved all her children so much. She was always waiting with open arms giving big hugs and lots of kisses especially years later when her children upgraded her to be a NANA. She cherished every single moment with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In the early years the family spent a lot of time at the West Point Store with Donna’s best friend Pat Boss and family drinking coffee, playing cards and enjoying fish fries with the locals. They were on a bowling team for many years. Donna had a love for many things, everything Mickey Mouse, but her biggest obsession was her coffee. She always had a cup of coffee around. She also enjoyed camping and baking Christmas Goodies with her close girlfriends while enjoying hot toddies.

In 1985 she started her long-life career at Simerly’s in Wendell working various positions. She worked there for the next 38 years. Donna was a hard worker and very strong even though she seemed petite in appearance. Everyone knew her at the store with her infectious laugh and smile. She was never one to shy away from a hug. Donna loved her customers, and they loved her.

In 1988 Donna & Frank divorced and she moved to town. She resided there until 2006 and then moved in with her mother, Minnie in Jerome. Donna remained living with her 91-year-old mother, and her younger brother, Skeeter until the Lord called her home.

Donna is survived by her five children, Slade Ruffing (Jessica), Chad Ruffing (Rondi), Travis Ruffing (Carina Latham), Toby Ruffing (Tiffany Eckles), Kate Kober (Joey Pacheco). She is also survived by her mother, Minnie Williams, two brothers, Skeeter Watts, Bob Watts (Miki), her three sisters, Joyce Haffner (Wayne), Kelly Bryant (Randy), Gina Rallison, several beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends.

Donna is preceded in death by her father Bud, grandson Ethan, her very special friend Pat Boss, and numerous family & friends.

We would like to give a special thank you to all the staff at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise that provided our mother with special care! A Celebration of Life was held on June 5, 2023, at the New Life Community Church in Wendell. www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Vivian Jeanne Earl Spencer

Vivian Jeanne Earl Spencer, 79, passed away May 25, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was born January 2, 1944, in Wendell, Idaho, to L Ray and Vivian Stanger.

Jeanne was a natural mini mother and teacher as the oldest of six children. Jeanne grew up in the Magic Valley area and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Jeanne married Stan Earl in November of 1961. Together they welcomed three children: Jay, Janelle, and Arlon. Ten years later the final, and as he claims, "the favorite," Dustin was born, completing their family. They had numerous adventures and some of their favorites were riding their motorcycle and snow machines together. Stan died in 1984, leaving Jeanne and Dusty to have many adventures of their own as the older siblings had already left the nest.

Jeanne later married Glen Spencer in September of 1992. Traveling was also an exciting activity they shared, making countless trips around the country. Between the two of them they had eight children. Jeanne loved her family and especially loved family reunions. Gathering as many of her 8 children, 47 grandchildren, and 47 great grandchildren was a highlight of her summers.

Over her lifetime Jeanne was an active member within the community and served in various capacities and callings within the church. She loved teaching the youth both at church and as a seminary teacher. Highlights of her church service included two missions with Glen as Family History and Deseret Industries missionaries, and more than 4 years in the Twin Falls Temple. She was also an avid journal writer, filling dozens of spiral notebooks to document over 60 years of her life.

Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents L Ray and Vivian, siblings Donna and Lonny, son Arlon, and a great grandchild.

She is survived by her husband Glen Spencer, children; Jay (Paula) Earl, Janelle (Charles) Green, Dustin (Amber) Earl, Thom (Stephanie) Spencer, Tiffany (Jody) Dille, Tara (Howard) Wicker, Pam (Cameron) McHan, and Karen Earl. She is also survived by her 47 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, three siblings, and many nieces, and nephews.

We would like to thank Hospice Visions, namely Steve, Keeley, and Heather, as well as the rest of the staff for the care they gave to Jeanne over the last several months.

Funeral services were held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Eastland in Twin Falls. Burial followed at the Wendell Cemetery.

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 12th day of June, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. 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 consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to add gravel pits to Conditional uses in the Industrial district.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm June 9th, 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.

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 12th day of June, 2023 at 1:15 p.m. 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 consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's 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 June 9th, 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.

County P&Z Administrator

Notice of Hearing - June 21, 2023

The Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission will hold a public hearing on the 21st of June 2023 at 1:00pm in conference room A at the Twin Falls County offices located at 830 Addison Avenue West, Twin Falls, Idaho. The purpose of the hearing is for public input on amendments to the Coordinated Water Resource Management Plan. A summary of the proposed changes to the plan follows and a complete text of the proposed changes can be obtained at the County Clerk’s offices in Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, and Twin Falls counties or by going to the Commission’s web site at www.midsnakewater.org and clicking on “Proposed Changes”. County Clerk’s office hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday except for Gooding County which is closed on Friday.

Proposed revisions to the plan begin on page 22 and end on page 70. Proposed words, sentences, and paragraphs to be deleted are lined through and proposed words, sentences, and paragraphs to be added are underlined. Many additions or deletions to the plan are simply for clarification or to update the document where needed. Wording in the Economic portion of the plan and all tables within have been updated to reflect the most recent data.

Following is a summary of changes to the plan:

• After the situation statement on page 22, the following impacts are now explained on pages 23 and 24: Recharge, Idaho Nuclear Laboratory, Cloud seeding, Climate change.

SUMMARY STATEMENT ~ 2023-2024 SCHOOL BUDGET ~ ALL FUNDS

• Under definitions on page 45, a definition of IPDES permits has been added. These permits replace the NPDES permits defined on page 46.

Joint Hagerman School District No. 233

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Joint Hagerman School District No. 233, Gooding/Twin Falls Counties, Idaho, will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 6:15 p.m. in Room 7 of the Hagerman Jr/Sr High School, at which meeting there shall be a public hearing on the maintenance and operation budget for the current and forthcoming school year. A copy of the proposed budget as determined by the Board of Trustees is available for public inspection at the school district office at Hagerman Elementary School between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday from the date of this notice until the date of the hearing. This budget hearing is called pursuant to Section 33-801, Idaho Code as amended.

• A statement on the 2016 agreement between groundwater pumpers and surface irrigators has been added to the first paragraph on page 49.

• Added strategies AO1.d regarding invasive species and AO1.e concerning the Department of Energy on page 52.

• Deleted reference to water spreading under A02.a on page 52 and definition for same on page 54.

• Deleted A03.d dealing with Junior and senior pumpers.

• Added item J on page 70 under Purpose of Commission clarifying the Commissions activities with other groups or organization dealing with water issues in the region.

Any person may attend the hearing and written and/or oral testimony shall be taken. Written testimony may be sent to Bethany Muffley, acting Executive Director at 122 5th Avenue West, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or her email at bmuffley@midsnakewater. org with the subject reading “2023 plan revisions”. Written testimony must be received by June 20, 2023.

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 12th day of June, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. 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 consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to the requirements for Minor Subdivisions found in the Subdivision Ordinance. Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm June 9th, 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.

Gooding County Public Hearing Department Of Motor Vehicles Title Fee Increase

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 2023 10:30 a.m. in the Gooding County Commissioners meeting room, located at 145 7th Avenue East, Gooding, Idaho. The purpose of the hearing is for public comment regarding increasing the title fee $11.00, for a total title fee of $25.00, for the Department of Motor Vehicles, which is an excess of five percent (5%). published on 5/31 & 6/7, 2023

Notice Of Fee Increase

SHOSHONE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 312

The Shoshone Joint School District No. 312, Lincoln and Jerome Counties, has proposed to increase Adult Breakfast and Adult Lunch Prices by an amount that exceeds one hundred five percent (105%) of the fee charged last year. The proposed increase of 8.4% percent for Adult Breakfast and 18.75% for Adult Lunch prices are above the fees charged the previous year. The following table is an estimate of what these changes may mean to program enrollees.

Fees are being increased due to rising costs of materials and supplies and are effective August 1, 2023. All Citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the increased fee request. The Hearing will be held on June 13, 2023, at 6:40 p.m. at the Shoshone Schools, 61 East Highway 24, Shoshone, Idaho 83352.

Heather Wallace - Clerk of the Board published on 5/31 & 6/7, 2023

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING BLISS SCHOOL DISTRICT #234 - GOODING, ELMORE, TWIN FALLS COUNTIES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting of the Bliss School District #234, Gooding, Elmore, Twin Falls Counties, Idaho will be held on Monday, June 12th, 7:00 p.m. in the Bliss Elementary School Testing Lab at which meeting there shall be a public hearing on the Maintenance and Operation budget for the forthcoming school year and a public hearing on the Amended budget for the 2022- 2023 school year. This budget hearing is called prusuant to Section 33-801, Idaho Code as amended.

SUMMARY STATEMENT ~ 2023-2024 SCHOOL BUDGET ~ ALL FUNDS

Richfield Highway District Notice of Surplus Equipment Sale

Sealed bids for the purchase of Exhibit "A", Richfield Highway surplus equipment, will be accepted from May 17, 2023 until June 18, 2023. Please mail bids to Richfield Highway District, PO Box 180 Richfield, ID 83349. You may also drop off sealed bids to the Richfield Highway District Office at 180 W Lincoln Avenue, Richfield, Idaho. Bids will be opened at the RHD Board Meeting on July 11th at 5:00 p.m. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the Richfield Highway District Office, Thursday prior to the meeting at 208-487-2754, or at richfieldhighway@gmail.com

Exhibit "A" Surplus Equipment

1997 New Holland Model 675E

Serial Number 031005881

Condition: Used Hours: 2041

ATTACHMENTS:

Front Bucket

One Back Attachment

CATEGORY SPECIFIC:

Extend A Hoe: Yes

Outriggers: Yes

A copy of the School District Budget is available for public inspection at the District’s Administrative or Clerk’s Office.

ROPS Enclosed

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