Shoshone Welcomes Artists
The Shoshone Arts in the Park, now in its 36th year, will welcome artists from around the Western United States on July 13th and 14th to show off their paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, glass, woodwork, photography, and folk art. Entertainment and cuisine is also a big part of this event.
Come join announcer Tony Argento and enjoy live music with the Idaho Cowboy Band, Buddy Devore & The Faded Cowboys, Johnny and Jen Father Daughter Duo, Strings Attached w/Rosin Duster Fiddlers, Buddy Devore & The Faded Cowboys, and Sweet Potatoes.
F&G Seeks Comments on Sage-Grouse Season
Fish and Game staff are proposing an increase in sage-grouse tags offered for the 2024 hunting season. Sage-grouse lek counts increased 22% in 2024 from 2023, and increases were observed in all zones.
Proposed dates include:
Sage-grouse Firearm Season all zones: September 21–October 31, 2024
Sage-grouse Falconry Season all zones: August 15, 2024–March 15, 2025
Hunters and other interested parties can comment on the public comment webpage: idfg.idaho. gov/form/sage-grouse-seasons/2024-2025.
The sage-grouse tag allocation is designed to limit harvest to no more than 10% of the estimated fall population in each of 12 reporting zones. In each zone, a fall population index was calculated based on spring 2024 lek counts and recruitment estimates derived from juvenile:adult ratios observed during the previous 3-years harvest.
Sage-grouse populations exhibit periodic increases and decreases in abundance in approximately 6 to 10-year cycles and Idaho sage-grouse are currently in the upward portion of that cycle.
To generate proposed 2024 tag numbers for each zone, department staff used a targeted harvest of 8% of the fall population index in most zones (5% in two zones, description below) and assumed a 60% harvest success rate. The assumed harvest success rate used for 2024 tag calculation (60%) is closer to actual statewide harvest success rates observed over the last three harvest seasons (3146%) than the assumed harvest success rate that was used to calculate tag numbers in 2022 and 2023 (75%).
Therefore, the change in tag numbers between 2023 and 2024 reflects both the increase in sage-grouse counted on leks in spring 2024 and a change in the assumed harvest success rate used to estimate 2024 tag numbers.
4th of July Celebrations
In Gooding, the best place to watch fireworks is at the High School Football Field.
Fairfield will be having a Horseshoe Tournament at the American Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch fireworks from home or join your neighbors at the city park.
Richfield will have face painting, bounce house & corn hole from 6 to 9 p.m. at the football field. The Richfield Outlaws 4-H Club will provide consessions.
Shoshone's annual Community Picnic will held at the Ballpark Pocket Park (S. Carmen & East C) starting at 6 p.m. Bring a sidedish or dessert... hotdogs, hambergers and drinks will be provided. A Cake auction will be held at 7:00.
Bliss will start their day with a Mud Volleyball tournament at 10 a.m. At 10:30 vendors will open their doors and kids can enjoy fun activities and bounce houses until dusk. The 4th of July Parade will roll at 4:00 followed by a BBQ & Raffle hosted by the Bliss Rural Fire District from 4:30 to 7:30. Each BBQ plate includes a raffle ticket but you can buy $5 & $10 raffle tickets to win the big prizes.
Rodeo Season Begins
This year's Camas County Pro Rodeo will be held on July 12th & 13th. The main event begins at 7:30 p.m. each night, but there are lots of other fun events to enjoy. Tickets are available online at: www.rodeoticket.com/.../camas-county.../2024
On Saturday morning at 9 a.m., come watch the slack events followed by Mutton Busting at 11:30. There will also be a car show beginnging at 10 a.m. and a cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. And... don't forget the rodeo concert each night at 9:30 with Buckshot Crazy.
On July 13th, grab your cowboy/cowgirl friends and put together a team for the Richfield Ranch Rodeo. Admission is free for spectators but 25 teams will have to pay to play.
Events starting at noon with team branding, muley roping, team doctoring, trailer loading, and open ranch broncs. A food booth and beer garden will be at the arena as well. To sign up, call Vern Elison at 208-539-1205.
Breakfast at the Gooding Senior Center
This Saturday, July 6th, the Gooding Senior Center will be serving breakfast from 7:30 to 9:30 at 308 Senior Avenue in Gooding. Everyone is Welcome... Young & Old
Discharging Fireworks!
In order to reduce the posibility of accidents for our volunteer firefighters, Mayor Terry Lee (Fairfield) reminds people that... under the recommendation of Fairfield City Fire Department and to ensure Safe & Sane Fireworks, no aerial fireworks shall be discharged in Fairfield from noon to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2024, from the west side of football field to 2nd Street, and from Camas Ave. to the alley between Sage and Alturas.
Lincoln County Connections
Lincoln County Connections has rescheduled their Grand Opening/Launch event to July 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lincoln County Community Center. Join the launch event for the opportunity to: Learn about the transportation service, meet the drivers and staff, and win free rides and door prizes!
Lincoln County Fair Bounties
The Lincoln County Fair will be held July 22 thru July 27, and they are looking for your Bounties... baked goods, canned goods, garden produce, flowers, quilts, knitting and sewing, crafts, paintings, photos, and even lego projects. Enter your Bounties and compete for the Blue Ribbon and earn your Bounty$$$. Contact Mary Ellen at 541-910-5288
obituary
Terry Allan Conklin
Terry Allen Conklin (1971-2024) was born December 14th to Sandra (Quiggle) and Jerry Conklin (1942-2024) in Jerome, Idaho. Terry was lovingly referred to as a cowboy by his children for spending his youth riding horses and herding cattle with his father in Devil’s Dive, up Willow Creek Summit.
In 1990 he joined the U.S. Army. While stationed in Panama, he served as an airborne medic, jumping out of airplanes to heal his friends, fellow soldiers, and country. His service led him to a lifelong career in medicine. He worked as an emergency room physician in hospitals across the nation, Redington-Fairview General Hospital, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Alaska, where he watched his children grow.
He met his wife, Heather (Arthun), in high school and they married four years later. His daughter often describes their meeting as something out of a rom-com “He was on the football team and she was a nerd, they met on a blind double-date, and when he got home he told his mom that he, ‘was going to marry that girl.’” They were married for almost 32 years.
Terry and Heather had three children, Abigail, Jack (2007-2009), and Thomas, who have carried his sass and pride since birth.
Terry loved quoting Marvel movies with Abigail, spending father-son time with Thomas, teaching both of them to shoot, watching Thomas play water-polo, crying over stories Abigail wrote for him, adding tattoos to his sleeves, claiming Stitch from Lilo and Stitch was his spirit animal, and listening to Bruce Springsteen and the Dropkick Murphys on long drives. He lived loudly and held space in the lives of many including brothers, a brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, colleagues, and friends who love him deeply. He felt deep gratitude towards those he looked up to including his Grandpa, Maurice Quiggle, his Uncle, Don Quiggle, his Great Grandma, Vella Quiggle, and his father-in-law, Harold Arthun (all of whom are now deceased).
In the final years of his life, Terry loved learning about and relating to Norse mythology, including stories about Odin, Thor, and Tyr. In Nordic legend, those who die bravely in battle are given the honor of spending the afterlife in Valhalla with Odin, the father of the Gods, where they are invited to drink and dine until Ragnarök, and on for eternity. Terry died due to a traumatic brain injury on Monday June 24th, 2024 surrounded by the ones he loved most. He hung on to life until his daughter could drive to Michigan to say goodbye and his mother’s plane could land. His family believes that Terry met the criteria of a brave death on the battlefield. He will now join his son, Jack, at Odin’s feast.
Sweet dreams Daddy, we love you more than you will ever know. In lieu of flowers, please light a candle in your homes in remembrance.
death & service notices
Pablo Torres, 7, a resident of Gooding, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Gooding, Idaho. A rosary was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Gooding with a funeral mass following. Burial was at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.
Hugh Douglas Royal, 64, our beloved father, brother, friend, and mentor, passed to the next life surrounded by family at St. Luke's Magic Valley on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.farnsworthmortuary.com
Amber Kay Murdock, 37, a resident of Twin Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 following an auto accident. Cremation services are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service. John Wesley Hitch, 95, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home in Gooding. Cremation services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
NOTICE OF AUCTION
Lincoln County Commissioners will sell at Auction County property of .280 acres vacant land Lots 6 & 7 Block 10, RPR0100010006A A, Richfield on July 16, 2024 at 10:00 am at the steps of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 111 West B Street, Shoshone, ID 83352. There is a reserve on the property. Payment by cash or cashier’s check payable to Lincoln County. For more information contact Ann Youts, Lincoln County Treasurer at 208-886-7681.
Dated this 14th day of June, 2024.
Cindi Sievers Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners published on July 3rd & 10th, 2024.
SHOSHONE JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 312 NOTICE OF FEE INCREASE
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 7.9% percent for Adult Breakfast and 5.4% 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.
Richfield Joint School District No.316 Lincoln County, Idaho
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Idaho Code 338-802C, below contains information related to the uses of voter approved Supplemental Levy Funds by Richfield School District No. 316 in Fiscal Year 2024.
Purpose Expenses
Fees are being increased due to rising costs of materials and supplies and are effective August 1, 2024. All Citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the increased fee request. The Hearing will be held on July 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Shoshone Schools, 61 East Highway 24, Shoshone, Idaho 83352. Heather Wallace - Clerk of the Board published on July 3 & 10, 2024
BOARD OF GOODING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING BRIEF SYNOPSIS
A complete set of minutes are on file at the County Courthouse, Gooding, Idaho A copy of the Commissioners minutes is available at www.goodingcounty.org
OCTOBER THRU DECEMBER, 2023
October 2nd, 2023- Indigent matters were discussed, Resolution 2023-10-02 declaring an invasive Quagga Mussel Emergency, Motion carried, Discussion on Hagerman impact area, Designation of polling places for November 7th, 2023, Election and department updates.
October 10th, 2023- Claims were approved, courthouse remodel update, proposals for outside auditors, resolution 2023-10-10 to support Operation Green light for Veterans, motion carried, minutes were approved for meetings September 18th, 30th and 28th, 2023 and October 2nd, 2023.
October 16th, 2023- Alcohol beverage license renewals, Gooding County departmental reports and Discussion on Gooding airport’s future sustainability.
October 23rd, 2023- Alcohol beverage license renewals, resolution 2023-10-23a for destruction of records, Motion carried, resolution 2023-10-23 to amend the budget for the public defense Commission award, motion carried, courthouse remodel update and minutes were approved for October 16th, 2023.
October 30th, 2023- Indigent matters were discussed, Alcohol and beverage license renewals and minutes were approved for October 23rd, 2023.
November 6th, 2023- Indigent matters were discussed, Emergency Management Quagga emergency declaration ended, courthouse remodel update, alcohol beverage license renewal, Eminet technical solutions broadband grant discussion, Planning and Zoning JK potato special use permit, National apprenticeship week proclamation report and minutes were approved for October 30th, 2023.
November 13th , 2024- rescind resolution 2023-10-02 declaring invasive Quagga Mussel Emergency, motion carried, resolution 2023-11-13 amending zoning map “c” of ordinance No. 104, Claims were approved, Election canvas for November 7th, 2023, Alcohol beverage license renewals, Broadband grant updates, Minutes for November 6th, 2023 were approved, post abstract homeowner cancellations and courthouse remodel update.
November 20th, 2023- post abstract homeowner cancellation, alcohol beverage license renewal, broadband grant update and minutes were approved for November 13th, 2023. November 27th, 2023- post abstract homeowner cancellation, minutes were approved for November 20th, 2023 and alcohol beverage license renewals.
December 4th, 2023- Indigent matters were discussed, post abstract homeowner cancel-
($200,000 Levy) Coaches and Extracurricular Activities
$80,225.33
Custodial Salaries, Benefits, Supplies, Utilities $119,774.67
TOTAL $200,000.00
Heather Wallace - Business Manager Posted: July 1, 2024 published: July 3, 2024
lations, courthouse remodel update, alcohol beverage license renewals and minutes were approved for November 27th, 2023.
December 11th , 2023- post abstract cancellation, alcohol beverage license renewals, claims were approved, broadband grant update and minutes were approved for December 4, 2023
December 15th, 2023- Special session for broadband grant discussion.
December 18th, 2023- Indigent matters were discussed, post abstract homeowners’ cancellation, public hearing to reserve forgone for Gooding County Ambulance resolution 2023-12-18, courthouse remodel update, broadband grant update, minutes were approved for December 11th and 15th, 2023, alcohol beverage license renewals.
JANUARY THRU MARCH, 2024
January 2nd, 2024- post abstract homeowner’s cancellation, new courtroom update and minutes were approved for December 18th, 2023.
January 8th, 2024- new alcohol beverage license, approved, courthouse remodel update and minutes were approved for January 2nd, 2024.
January 16th, 2024- minutes were approved for January 8th, 2024, and courthouse remodel update.
January 22nd, 2024- Minutes were approved for January 16th, 2024 and courthouse remodel updates.
February 5th, 2024- Indigent matters were discussed, 2024-JK potato appeal deliberation and decision. Administrative order on file and motion carried and courthouse remodel update.
February 12th, 2024- courthouse remodel update, Gooding County Departmental updates, Claims were approved, and minutes were approved for January 22nd, 2024, and February 5th, 2024.
February 20th, 2024-resolution 2024-02-20 to amend the budget, Gooding County departmental updates, minutes were approved for February 12th, 2024, and courthouse remodel update.
February 26th, 2024- courthouse remodel update, broadband grant update and minutes were approved for February 20th, 2024.
March 4th, 2024- Indigent matters were discussed, Gooding County departmental updates and courthouse remodel updates.
March 11th, 2024- minutes were approved for February 26th and March 3rd, 2024.
March 18th, 2024- Gooding County departmental reports and Claims were approved.
March 25th, 2024- broadband and Bead grant updates, indigent matters were discussed, courthouse remodel update, resolution 2024-03-25 to amend resolution 2023-11-13 Gooding County Official Zoning map of ordinance No.104 and minutes were approved for March 11th and 18th, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR CONSOLIDATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE WOOD RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND WEST MAGIC FIRE DISTRICT
JULY 17, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an open public hearing for the Agreement for Consolidation between Wood River Fire Protection District and West Magic Fire District establishing B.C. South Fire Protection District on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 3:00 pm at Wood River Fire District Station 3, 11053 State Highway 75, Bellevue, Idaho.
The Agreement For Consolidation Establishing BC South Fire District can be found on Wood River Fire & Rescue website: Wood River Fire & Rescue (wrfr.com). Written comments can also be submitted to the meeting to info@wrfr.com and will be made part of the public record. You may contact the District for any further questions at (208) 788-5577.
Free & Reduced-Price Meal School Meals
Universal Free Meals
The Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind has announced its participation in National School Lunch Programs Universal Free Breakfast and Lunch. All children will receive free meals under Universal Free, both breakfast and lunch. Families must submit free and reducedprice meal applications to establish correct claming percentages. Your participation is greatly appreciated. A copy of this policy is available at the school office, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
INCOME CHART (BEFORE DEDUCTIONS)
Effective
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Application forms are available to all homes, along with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind. Additional copies of the form are available at each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.
Households with any member who is receiving Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) or Food Distribution on
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Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are only required to provide the recipient's name, their food stamp, TAFI or FDPIR case number, the student/s name and an adult signature.
For other applicants, the household must list the names of all household members, all household income with the amount, source and frequency of the income received by each household member. If a household member does not have income, the no income box must be checked. An adult signature is required along with the last 4 digits of the adult's social security number. The signature of the adult household member certifies that the information provided is correct.
You may include all foster children's names on a household application with other non-foster children. Foster children are eligible for school meal benefits. Foster children must be the legal responsibility of the welfare agency or the court.
Students who are homeless, runaway or migrant are also eligible for benefits. Household members do not have to be US citizens for students to qualify for benefits.
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.
Under the provisions of free-and-reduced-price meal policy the Determining Official will review the applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official(s) may wish to discuss the decision with the Determining Official(s) on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request either orally or in writing to the Hearing Official for a hearing on the decision.
Determining Official(s): Cathy Pavkov, Brian Darcy - 1450 Main Street - Gooding, ID - 208-934-4457
CIVIL RIGHTS NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/ default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW - Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
