Courier NEWS Vol 47 Num 30

The Courier

News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding NEWS

Old Fashion Fun in Shoshone

Tonight at 7:00 p.m. the Lincoln County Rodeo arena will host an ATV Rodeo. Admission is $10.00 (adults) $9.00 (seniors) $7.00 (children 6-12) 5 and under are Free.

The 4-H & FAA Small Animal Show will be this afternoon at 2 p.m. Round Robin will be held Friday at 12:30. And... the Market Animal Sale will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Come on out and support our youth!

The 2023 Parade will be on Thursday at 6 p.m. with Grand Marshals Mike and Shannon Telford! Over the years Mike and Shannon have grown their business which includes: 4,000 acres in Arco, 2,500 acres in the Hidden Valley/Kimama area, and 2,500 acres in Richfield. They have always tried to share and help in the community, school, and church. Mike has served on many different boards including County Commissioner from 1993 to 1997. Mike has served on the Board of Directors of the United Potato Growers of America as Seed Division Chair for 17 years and was named the National Potato Seed Grower in 2010. Their best crop, however, was their children... 10 children (8 boys and 2 girls) and they all grew up in Lincoln County participating sports, FFA and 4-H programs.

The Parade will be followed by the first night of the Open Saddle Series Rodeo at 8:00 p.m.

The Truck & Tractor Pull will be held on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. and the Antique Tractors will pull on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. (to avoid the heat).

Deadline For Controlled Hunt Tags

All controlled hunt tags not purchased by the August 1st deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing. It is the applicant's responsibility to see if they drew a controlled hunt tag and to buy it by this deadline. All controlled hunt tags (except unlimited and January hunts) that are not purchased by the deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing. Hunters who applied for controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey can check their draw status through Fish and Game's licensing system — GoOutdoorsIdaho.com — if they already have an account.

Those without an online license system account can get step-by-step instructions on the Controlled Hunt Results webpage. Hunters can also check their results and buy tags at Fish and Game offices, on the Idaho Fish and Game app, at any license vendors or by calling (800) 554-8685.

July

Monitoring Improvements With Beaver Reintroduction

Idaho Fish and Game, in collaboration with NASA, Boise State University and Utah State University, are once again looking to the skies as they study beaver behavior and ecological conservation. This time, however, they're leaving the parachutes at the office.

This NASA-supported effort is taking place in Idaho, utilizing digital technology to predict which streams can support beavers and how water and vegetation change once they return.

Fish and Game's Furbearer Staff Biologist Cory Mosby has been one of the leading helping hands in this project and says the technology will help the department survey miles of waterways with more efficacy. The department's goal is to retain water and increase vegetation along these watersheds so that beavers and other wildlife and livestock will have more abundant food sources. Spring runoff, when the snow melts, can be the saving grace for both agricultural and wild lands. Without any natural barriers to help retain some of that water, the season's snowmelt is free to flow straight down rivers and back out to the ocean. Enter the beaver.

In places where beavers build dams across streams and creeks, their work naturally disperses and retains water longer, thus supporting vegetation and creating better habitats for aquatic species and land animals alike.

By utilizing NASA's remote sensing data, Mosby and other biologists can investigate which waterways need to be restored as well as monitor their progress after those restroation projects have been instituted.

Watch the YouTube video "Beaver Rewilding Impacts Measured by NASA" that illustrates this collaborative project taking place right here in Idaho.

West Magic Roads

The West Magic Village Association will hold a General Meeting on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Dam Fools Clubhouse. Main topic of discussion will be the future of the roads in West Magic... both summer and winter! Tell your friends and neighbors. Everyone's input is needed!

Camas County Fair

The 2023 Camas County Fair "FAST CARS & FREEDOM" will be held August 3rd thru 6th. This Saturday, July 29th, is the 4-H Horse Show at the C Me Later arena beginning at 8 a.m. New at this year's Camas County Fair will be Junior Bull Riding and Mutton Busting at the C Me Later Arena. Mutton is for ages 6 and under - Mini bulls are for ages 6 thru 14. For more information, contact Donnie Landis at 209-840-0602.

Rest for Weary Travelers

Downtown Gooding, Idaho 413 Main Street 208-944-9488

Clean Modern Rooms w/ Free Wi-fi & Dish Network historiclincolninn.com

Camas Republicans to Meet

The Camas County Republican Central Committee will meet on August 1st at the Camas Conservation District office at 7:00 p.m.

Steve Miller, Chairman

Tutorial on Toadflax

by Camas Bug Crew

When it comes to noxious weeds, the more we, as the public know, the better equipped we are to keep Camas county native and green. We hope that the information you hear today will make you better informed on how to identify this weed and avenues to take to eradicate this noxious invader. As with the case of many noxious invaders, Dalmatian Toadflax was once sold in local greenhouses as a perennial ornamental. It was not for several years that residents came to realize this was an extremely aggressive plant.

Dalmatian toadflax is a perennial that grows up to 4 feet tall; its waxy green leaves are heart shaped, 1 to 3 inches long, and clasp the stem. Flowers are 1 inch long (excluding the 1/2 inch spur), yellow, often tinged with orange or red, and similar in shape to a snapdragon. Plants flower from midsummer to fall. Seeds are produced in a ½-inch pod and are irregularly wing angled. A single plant may produce up to 500,000 seeds in a season which may remain viable in the soil for up to 10 years. This plant also reproduces vegetatively by stems that develop from adventitious buds on primary and sparsely vegetated areas, such as roadsides, abandoned or unmanaged land, gravel pits, and most counties in Idaho. This invasive plant and other Linaria species are reportedly toxic to livestock. However, there is hope from the insect community.

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Toadflax Stem-Mining Weevil- adult Mecinus janiformus are small, somewhat elongated bluish black weevils which emerge from last year’s infested Dalmatian toadflax stems in April-May. Adult Mecinus janiformus feed on toadflax stems that are at least 0.04 inches in diameter and feed on leaves and stems from une to mid-July before mating and laying eggs inside new shoots. The eggs typically hatch in 6-7 days. Larvae tunnel within the toadflax stem for 23 to 24 days moving no more than 1.2 inches from where the egg was laid. Pupation occurs within the stem. Adult feeding on stems and leaves has a limited impact on the plant. Larval mining impacts the plants by causing premature wilting of shoots and suppressing flower formation. Mecinus janiformus overwinter as adults inside their pupation chamber. The effects of the weevil on the plant inside their pupation chamber. The effects of the weevil on the plant are reportedly enhanced under drought stress.

With such a formidable predator, it is entirely possible to completely control Dalmatian toadflax. Biological control is just one alternative when dealing with noxious weeds. Regardless of what you choose to do with your noxious weed infestation, the one thing you can not do is ignore it. If you have questions about how to deal with noxious weeds, Terry Lee can be a great resource. He can be reached at (208) 764-3512.

FFA Golf Scramble

$95wk

On Saturday, September 9th, the Gooding FFA Chapter will be sponsoring a Golf Scramble at the Gooding Golf Course. Participants are invited to the course for donuts and coffee at 8 a.m. with tee-off at 9 a.m. Event includes an 18 hold golf scramble, prizes, lunch, and lot of special surprises. Each team will consist of five members with a $25 per member entry fee. All funds raised will go to support the Gooding FFA Chapter.

Library Foundation Raffle & Membership Drive

The Camas County Library Foundation will hold their annual raffle and membership drive during the fair, and this year there are TWO Raffles.

First is a “split the pot” style raffle, with tickets selling at $10 each. Hurry, get your tickets now as this raffle is limited to 200 ticket! The more tickets that are sold, the more money the winner will take home! The second raffle is the usual prize raffle with tickets at $5 each or 5 for $20. This year’s raffle prizes include an overnight stay at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, two Roaring Springs day passes, the coveted T&L Cedar Lawn Furniture chair, gift certificates from Fairfield and Gooding restaurants (Musher’s Mug, Soldier Creek Brewing, The Wrangler, Western Café, Zeppes, and Hummingbird Coffee), RTIC drinkware, dinner and an overnight stay at Hampton Inn & Suites in Mountain Home, a Starbucks gift pack, an adirondack chair and ottoman from G & H Ace Hardware in Gooding, a readers basket including a gift certificate from Iconoclast Books in Hailey, camping gear, beautiful sweaters knitted by Jean Christodoulou, Caterpillar gear from Western States Equipment, books by local author Judith Freeman, and more! Tickets for both raffles are available at the library up until the drawing - just after the fair parade on August 5th. Stop by, check out the prizes, and buy your tickets. The "split the pot" tickets are also available from any Foundation Board member (Ted Miller, Kayla Bovey, Nancy Hallowell, Karen Simon, Judith Freeman, Sherrie Gregory). You don’t need to be present at the drawing to win. There will also be a book sale inside the library on August 5th (please use library’s back door). Fair time is also a great time to renew your Foundation membership or to join the Foundation for the first time. Annual memberships are $50 per year or $1000 for a lifetime membership. Membership dues help us provide an exceptional library experience to the people of Camas County, so please consider joining or renewing today!

Cup of Tee

© When I was younger, we lived on a 160 acre ranch, one of several owned by the same people. My dad managed the one we lived on. Sometimes I would tag along with my dad as he irrigated the crops. At the far end of the ranch was a little store that catered to the migrant work force.

Dad would take me in the store and we would get a treat. Dad wasn't much into sweets but would do an ice cream. I usually got a Chick-O-Stick candy, a chocolate drink, or the ice cream in a little cup.

The ice cream in the little cup came with a wooden spoon. Sometimes you would get two spoons stuck together. Sometimes a person would get two ice creams and only use one spoon. It seemed like there was never a shortage of the wooden spoons.

Dad and I would sit by the pump that pumped water for the ranch and eat our ice cream before heading back home. It seemed like everything was good and felt right.

When gas was over five dollars per gallon, I felt like I was being robbed without a gun. It wasn't the lady's fault who ran the cooperative when I got gas. She barely priced the gas a little over cost to help everyone with the high price of fuel. I started buying ice cream in the little cup as I got gas.

by Tee Hurd

Ice cream always makes one feel good, no matter what's going on. It has its little magic that works. Sometimes when someone is having a bad day, I'll treat them to ice cream and things seem to be better. I told the people at the Coop that the ice cream made me feel a little better with the price of gas.

But, the sad part of the ice cream at the coop... there were no little wooden spoons. They tell me the suppliers quit send the spoons long ago. How do they expect you to eat the ice cream out of the cup? With your fingers?? Something just doesn't feel right.

Currently, I usually have a plastic spoon in my vehicle. The price of gas has went down under five dollars a gallon, but the price of ice cream still remains. The ice cream is supposed to make you feel good... right? Something doesn't feel right.

Recently I stopped at an ice cream shop and got two scoops of ice cream. The price was over five dollars for the two scoops. I had not purchased any gas anywhere. Something didn't feel right.

The ice cream was served with a napkin and a plastic spoon. I have come to the conclusion ice cream needs to be shared. One part still puzzles me, "Does the wooden spoon make the ice cream in the cup complete and feel right?"

This is my "Cup of Tee" without the spoon.

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Laura Rachel Newell

Laura Rachel (Neiwert) Newell returned to her Heavenly home on July 19, 2023, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Laura was born in Caldwell, Idaho on July 15, 2000, to Nathan Ray and Jillea (Robinson) Neiwert. For the first few years of her life, their family bounced around Idaho, Utah, and Arizona, before settling down in Idaho Falls where Nathan ran a construction company.

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, July 27 (Rich) Egg Salad Sand w/ Soup & Pie

Friday, July 28 (Sho) Sweet n'Sour Meatballs

Monday, July 31 (Rich) Beef Stroganoff w/Cake & I.C.

Tuesday, Aug 1 (Sho)

Wed, Aug 2 (Sho)

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

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

Friday, July 28 Meatloaf w/ Mash Potato

Tuesday, Aug 1

Wednesday, Aug 2

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

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

Thursday, July 27 Tater Tot Casserole

Monday, July 31 Chicken Stirfry

Tuesday, Aug 1

Wednesday, Aug 2

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, July 28... Swiss Steak

Monday, July 31... Chicken Fajitas

Wednesday, Aug 2... Salisbury Steak

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, July 28... Baked Chicken

Monday, July 31... Roast Beef

Laura loved visiting her dad at work, seeing what he was working on, and riding in the "buddy seats" on the equipment with him. By the time she was three years old, she could successfully identify every piece of equipment the company owned. She shared her father's love of 4-wheelers, trucks, beef jerky, and late nights watching Ice Road Truckers. She attended Edgemont Elementary School from kindergarten through second grade. In the summer of 2007, Nathan unexpectedly passed away.

The following year, Jillea married Andrew Young and they moved to Shoshone, where Laura gained three younger brothers and attended Shoshone schools until she graduated in May of 2018. Throughout the years, Laura was very active in school and community programs. She raised and showed lambs at the county fair through the county 4-H Program, was a member of the local FFA Chapter, rodeo team, drama club, and honor society, and served as a State Ambassador for the Idaho Muscular Dystrophy Association.

On August 3, 2018, she married Jared Brownlee, of Richfield, in the Twin Falls Idaho Temple. They were later divorced in July 2021. During their marriage, she attended college while also working part-time as a Paraprofessional at the Shoshone School District. She worked for the school for a little over a year before she accepted a position as a 911 Dispatcher at Southern Idaho Regional Communications (SIRCOMM). During her almost 3 years of employment here, she suffered 2 strokes and her health drastically declined until she was physically unable to work.

On September 30, 2021, Laura married Michael Newell, Jr., of Buhl. The following March, she gave birth to their son, Nate. He was her proudest achievement.

Laura believed that education was one of the most powerful tools you could have. In April of 2023, she graduated from the College of Southern Idaho with high honors and a degree in Criminal Justice.

Laura was welcomed home by her father, Nathan Neiwert; maternal grandparents, Robert and Meralyn Robinson; paternal grandfather, John Neiwert; "stepmom", Michelle Young; aunt, Maya Hanberg; uncle, Mel Huppi; friends: Stratford Sorensen and Olivia Johnson; Idaho MDA friends: Tanner Hopkinson, Taylor Ruiz, AJ Dickens, and Dr. Jacob Neufeld; and many other friends and loved ones.

Laura is survived by her husband, Michael Newell, Jr.; son, Nate Newell; bonus children: Arthur and Evelynn Newell; parents, Andrew and Jillea Young; siblings: Caleb (Julianne) Young, Jackson Young, and Colby Young; grandparents, Marilyn Neiwert, Mel and Denise Huppi, and Glenn and Linda Young; and countless other friends and family members.

A viewing will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 S. Lincoln Ave., Jerome. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (505 N. Greenwood in Shoshone) with a viewing beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will conclude at the Shoshone Cemetery.

Vickie Lee Bennett

Vickie Lee Bennett, our mighty warrior, ended her battle July 19, 2023, and earned her wings surrounded by her husband and daughters at home.

She was born on August 18, 1956, to Della and Cliff Kimbrough in Gannett, Idaho. She grew up living a great farm life full of tree houses in the willows, riding horses, and helping her daddy with the cows.

It was in Wendell that she fell in love with a boy named Pat Bennett and started a 51-year adventure when they moved to Hill City to his parents' homestead house and Pat farmed the land that has been in his family for three generations. She had Jenni Lee and then Jandi Lynn first. After a few years of growing up and learning to be a farm wife, gopher, a mom and an EMT, she had Maggi Jo and Chelsi Angela to complete their family.

She always wanted to be a nurse and so walked into the clinic in Fairfield to talk to Dr. Donald Levin and that started the next adventure where she met a work family that became so important to her. She started as a receptionist and worked her way back into the rooms before becoming a Certified Medical Assistant where she found her calling. She started working at the Hailey Clinic for 30 years before having to cut back because of cancer. She was an advocate in building the Fairfield Clinic which became her most important contribution to the community.

One of her favorite roles throughout the years was training and working with Hospice. She loved being able to share the special time with her community friends and their families to help them begin their next adventure too.

In retirement she got to spend her time with her hubby, girls, and grandkids. She loved being a part of her girls and their families' lives.

Cancer became her battle for almost 14 years with her wonderful Dr. Ackerley battling beside her and always finding the next plan B. His nurses were always there for her, and she was extremely grateful to have them.

Our small community was so important to her and there are too many that touched her life to mention here, but her heart was huge, and she shared it freely with anyone needing it.

She is preceded in death by Emma and Elmer Bennett; her mom and dad - Cliff and Della Kimbrough; her sister - Sandy Adams; Jack, Dina, and Rollie Bennett; Scott Cutler, Ray Zaccone; and nephew - Caleb Benson.

She is survived by husband of 51 years - Pat Bennett; daughters - Jenni (Jake) Riley, Jandi Bennett, Maggi Bomalaski and Chelsi Bennett; her grandkids - Miranda, Alyssa (Chad), Madison, Madi Paige (Jay), Kenzie, Ryan (Grace), Mason (Ashley), Aidyn, Hadley, and Mabel; as well as four great grandchildren - Bentleigh, Della, PJ and Ruby Jean on the way; her four sisters - Cheryl, Katie, Julie and Jonie; Nels and Christy; numerous nieces/nephews; her daughter's Godmother Angela; HER Godmother Mary Pat; and a couple of "adopted" daughters she gathered along the way.

She thanks God, her family, and friends for such a wonderful life. She loved every damn one of you. There is a hole in the universe but we know every time we see a dragonfly it will send us a happy memory.

Her celebration will be full of sunflowers, daisies and lots of color. All her friends and family that plan to attend are asked to don their favorite-colored attire in her honor.

A celebration of life for Vickie will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Camas County High School Gym in Fairfield. Burial will follow at the Hill City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Respite House (Fruitland. ID – Hikin for Healthy Hooters Room, cancer) and/or the Meridian Idaho Lions Club (Camp Hodia project –youth diabetes). Share memories at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Wanda L. Hays

Wanda L. Hays, 92, a recent resident of Boise and formerly of Wendell, Hagerman, Riggins, and American Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home.

Wanda was born on August 1, 1930 in Gooding, to William A. and Mary E. Hansen Gill.

Wanda married Fenton S. Hays on December 12, 1948, and they made their home on a small dairy farm west of Wendell. Wanda was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, and a longtime member of the Wendell Grange.

She was preceded in death by her husband – Fenton Hays on April 28, 2003.

Wanda moved to Boise three years ago where she has lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Becky.

She is survived by: her three children – Suzanne Hays and Bob (Becky) Hays of Boise, ID and Gary (Debbie) Hays of Grangeville, ID; three grandchildren, JoAnne (Tony) Armolea, Jake (Amy) Hays and Bryan (Stefanie) Hays; three great grandchildren, Olivia Armolea, Ayden and Dylan Hays.

In addition to her husband, Fenton, she was preceded in death by her brother, Art of Mesa, AZ.

A memorial celebration of life for Wanda will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Living Waters Presbyterian Church in Wendell. A reception will follow the service. A private family inurnment of ashes will be held at the Wendell Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Wendell Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Respite House (Fruitland. ID – Hikin for Healthy Hooters Room, cancer) and/or the Meridian Idaho Lions Club (Camp Hodia project –youth diabetes).

death & service notices

Peggy Joann Inscoe, 91, a resident of Twin Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Bennett Hills Assisted Living in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

Bonnie Jean Aspitarte, 96, a resident of Twin Falls, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Grace Assisted Living in Twin Falls. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

Crystal JoRae Graybill

Crystal was born October 2, 1981, she died July 13, 2023 in her sleep. She was 41 years old.

Crystal’s home was in Fairfield, Idaho. She was working in Twin Falls, residing in Hansen, Idaho at the time of her death.

Crystal is survived by Husband John Graybill, Mother Shelly Wormsbaker, Father Jim Arterburn, Brother Michael Arterburn, Sister Sandy Arterburn Barret, Grandmother Iva Fitzpatrick, Aunt Joann Acklin, Uncles TJ Acklin and Shawn Fitzpatrick, and many Great Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Crystal graduated Class of 2000 from Hansen High School. She met and married the Love of Her Life, John Graybill on April 17th, 2006.

Crystal loved to play pool and wanted to get back on a pool team. Playing

Karen Betty

Karen (Brownie) Betty, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Chardonnay Assisted Living in Twin Falls surrounded by loved ones.

Karen was born on April 3, 1951 in Richland, Washington to Chester and Myrl Brown. She joined 3 sisters - Lynn, Tammi, Cathy, one brother - Alan and later welcomed her baby sister - Naomi.

Karen was raised in Hagerman, Idaho and married Del Ray Betty on May 16, 1969. She and Del Ray raised their three children - Lisa, Jennifer, and William in Jerome. Their early years were spent on the farm on Barrymore Road and eventually moved to their forever home on West Avenue F. Their home was open to all and was filled with laughter and happy times enjoying their time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren whom she loved with all of her heart.

After the death of Del Ray, Karen moved to Hagerman living with her beloved brother and sister-in-law Alan and Rhonda Wickham. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her siblings and nieces and nephews. Family meant the world to her. Due to Karen's persistence in getting a cat, she moved to Twin Falls and adopted dear old Smokey, the toothless Russian Blue. He was her baby and she was not content if he was not by her side.

Karen was diagnosed with lung cancer in April 2022. She courageously went into the Mountain States Tumor Institute daily for radiation treatments and weekly for chemo. She had a smile on her face the whole time and although she was tired and frail, she rang the bell after her final chemo treatment. She was surrounded by loved ones who would take her to her treatments and sit with her. She never met a stranger there and held the nursing staff very dear to her heart.

During the final days of her life, she was surrounded by loved ones, Mama's smile, laugh, memories, and singing filled the room until she took her last breath. It was such a beautiful day and although it was a difficult day for her loved ones, she handled it with grace and anticipation. She was truly the strongest, feistiest, and most loving sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend anyone could ask for.

pool is where she met John, that is where their story began. They’d play every chance they got.

Crystal had a love of the outdoors. She loved to go camping in the mountains even though she always seemed to come back with some kind of injury, like tripping over her tent.

She had many interests and many friends. She loved to read a good book or rather listen to it on an audio book. She liked movies, animae, comi-cons, cooking, gardening and her fur babies. She’d laugh at TicToks until she’d snort, making us all laugh.

Crystal has worked as a CNA for many years, and I am sure she has touched many lives while working in health care. She gave so much of herself as she cared for others, that she didn’t take much for herself. Even with all her medical issues, she still gave of herself. Her work on Earth is done, she can now rest.

She loved hard and loved completely. She loved her family, husband and friends with a fierceness that you would not want to cross. She was loved by so many. We will miss her always, but for always live in our hearts.

A memorial service honoring Crystal will be held on Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Rosenau Funeral Home (2826 Addison Ave. E) in Twin Falls, ID.

Karen felt like the luckiest woman in the world. She had the most amazing family and friends that she loved dearly. Remember that when you think of her. She always said it is better to laugh when you want to cry and that the glass of life is always half full (I am sure hers was half full with a margarita!).

Karen is survived by her three children - Lisa Raye (Sam) Koompin of Twin Falls, Jennifer Lea (Mike Ford) Cooper of Spring Creek, Nevada, and William Thomas (Angela) Betty of Clayton, Utah.

Karen's loving grandchildren are Kari (Erick) Culver of Hansen, Stacey Cooper of Spring Creek, Nevada, Mikaela (Cordell) Betty of Clayton, Utah, Holden Koompin of King's Bay, Georgia, Kelsey (Adrian De Kruyf) Cooper of Portland, Oregon, Mathew (Kaylee) Betty of Tennessee and Josie (Kaden Garcia) Corona of Reno, Nevada.

She was blessed with 7 great grandchildren - Kaleb, Kaitlyn, and Elissa Culver, Asher and Madison Betty, and McKinlee and Hudson Betty.

Loving sisters - Lynn (Wayne) Ills, Cathy Wisling and Rhonda Wickham of Hagerman, Tami (Don) Conklin of Kuna, Jenalee (Kay) Hansing and Cheryl (Dan) Hansing of Wendell, and her soul sister - Carla (Rodger) Bell of Meridian.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents - Chester and Myrl Brown; husband - Del Ray Betty; brothers - Ted Wilsing, Alan Wickham, and Phil Jensen; great nephew - Cory Bauer; and great niece - Tahnee Sims.

We would like to give a special thank you to Mountain States Tumor Institute, Chardonnay Assisted Living and the amazing staff at Auburn Crest Home and Hospice. Your passionate care for mama and us during the final days is greatly appreciated.

A celebration of life in Karen's honor will be held on July 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the American Legion Hall at 281 North State St. in Hagerman.

Miss me a little, but not for long

And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared; Miss me, but let me go.

Mary Lou Brooks

Mary Lou Brooks, 87, of Gooding, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center.

Mary Lou Hubbard was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on June 11, 1936 to Frank and Phoebe Hubbard.

Mary Lou was raised on the family lakeside homestead in Sagle south of Sandpoint. She graduated from Sandpoint High School and from there she went to further her education in Moscow for an English Major. Later she had become a page in the Idaho State Senate where she met Raymond Brooks and the two were married by the Chaplain from the Senate Office on July 4, 1959.

They returned to Raymond's family homestead east of Fairfield in the Willow Creek area. They farmed and raised cattle while starting a family of five children. While being a homemaker, she later continued her education in business at CSI. For a few years, she managed the bookkeeping for their family truck business. Later in retirement she volunteered time for AARP doing taxes for seven years.

Mary Lou is survived by: her five children – Mary (Kirk Nolte) Brooks, Stephen

Tanyr Ryan Fischer

Tanyr Ryan Fischer was born on July 6, 2000 in Twin Falls, ID to his parents Monti and Myriel "Myr" Fischer. He came into this world so small with so many big obstacles to overcome. Before the age of one, he was already faced with surgeries and testing. He took each challenge head on with all the little strength he could. From a young baby, doctors said that he wasn't supposed to be able to walk or talk. (Which he gladly proved them wrong.)

Growing up he was faced with 11 surgeries and multiple therapy appointments. Through all of them, he kept a smile on his face and showed his family just how strong and determined he was. He was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and he was a primordial dwarf. He was a warrior.

Growing up, Tanyr fell in love with Star Wars. That love never left and he was able to tell anyone anything about the movies. As he got older, he joined his older brothers in the love of Pokemon. He chose Charizard as his favorite and you could find him drawing Charizard during his spare time. He also shared a love for Chevy Camaros.

He was educated in the Twin Falls School District at Oregon Trail, Robert Stuart, and graduated at Canyon Ridge. And while he was the smallest in his class, he had the biggest smile and the loudest laugh.

Tanyr enjoyed being outside. His favorite activities included camping, swimming, and riding his Razor. He learned to swim at 9 years old without any life vest and he hasn't left the water since. Family would refer to him as being a fish because he would spend all day swimming if he could. He was thrill-seeker jumping into water from high places. Even after his nieces were born, they joined his adventure. He would take them and show them animals, pick up sticks, and take them out into the water. When his parents got their pontoon boat, he became the captain. Tanyr would take his family around the lake and enjoyed driving the boat. He enjoyed boating and going tubbing and knee boarding with his family. He also enjoyed driving his razor around the mountains. He would spend hours riding with his family, and extra quality rides with grandpas.

(Cindy) Brooks, Roger Brooks, Roselyn Brooks and Phillip Brooks; two grandsons – Dustyn Brooks and Dillon Brooks; three great grandchildren – Izabel Brooks, Jaden Brooks and Hunter Brooks; one brother – James Hubbard; four nieces – Casey and Lindsay Hubbard, also Susan Hubbard and Kate Hubbard; and three nephews – John (Kyoke) Hubbard, Paul (Chris) Hubbard and Charles (Tiffany) Hubbard.

She was preceded in death by: her husband – Raymond Brooks; her parents – Frank and Phoebe Hubbard; one brother – Charles Hubbard; and one niece – Jennifer Hubbard.

A celebration of life for Mary Lou and Raymond will be announced on a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Tanyr also loved his game days. He picked Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays and would be upstairs in his room playing Xbox the whole day. If you needed to get ahold of him, you knew not to try and get ahold of him on any of those days.

Tanyr had a laugh that was so contagious that it could brighten up any room. He had a personality that was so easily loveable. Anyone and everyone who ever met Tanyr felt loved and welcome. With his unique personality, he was able to make anyone smile. That included his nieces who would always have a smile when Tanyr was around. He would spend hours in his room with his nieces sharing his love for Pokemon and Star Wars. Their laughs would fill the air as they were with their Uncle T.

He also had an imagination like non other. He would spend hours walking around creating stories. Tanyr would share his stories to anyone who would take the time to listen.

Besides his personality, his most memorable fact was his love for the color orange. Everywhere he went, you would see orange. There was his orange hats, Razor, helmet, clothes, and even in his favorite Pokemon - Charizard. He would always been seen wearing a hat with one ear bud in playing music at all times.

Tanyr is survived by his parents - Monti and Myriel "Myr" Fischer; and his two brothers and sister - Kameron (Shayla) Fischer with their kids Ellery and KamLee, Blayz (Katie) Fischer with their kids - Enahlya, Ainsley, and Tayson, Sakysha Fischer (Trevor Nelson). As well as many grandparents.

He is preceded in death by his sister - Brooke, Grandma Deon Fischer, and Aunt Gayla Lyon.

We will miss our son, brother, uncle, friend, grandson, and Captain for the rest of our lives.

A potluck style celebration of life was held at the family home on Sunday, July 16th. Cremation arrangements by Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. Condolences & memories can be shared at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

"Surprises come in small packages, like a diamond. And you are a diamond." - Mom

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES

Gooding County is accepting proposals from Certified Public Accounting firms that are in good standing, to provide audit services for our organization beginning Fiscal Year 2023. We are inviting any interested firms to submit a proposal by 4:00 p.m., August 10, 2023 to audit the governmental activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of Gooding County, as of September 30, 2023, and for the year then ended, and the related notes, which collectively comprise Gooding County’s basic financial statements. Gooding County may be required to have a Single Audit. These audits shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in the Government Auditing Standards. A full Gooding County, Request for Proposal for Audit Services is available from the Gooding County Clerk, 624 Main Street, Gooding, ID 83330 or (208)934-4841.

Resolution 2023-05

NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Employment: The City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Effective Communication: The City will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in its programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The City will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all its programs, services, and activities. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in city offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a city program, service, or activity, should contact the office of Dena Mabbutt, 207 South Rail Street West, Shoshone, ID 83352 (208) 886-2030 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.

The ADA does not require the city to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.

Complaints that a city program, service, or activity is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to Dena Mabbutt, 207 South Rail Street West, Shoshone, ID 83352 (208)886-2030

The City will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.

Se le puede proveer esta notificación en un formato accesible para las personas discapacidades y/o personas con conocimientos limitados del inglés a pedido.

DATE: 7-18-23

Medical: Monday & Friday

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dental: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pharmacy: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Levin, MD

• Dean Rodemack, PA-C

• Bryce Bennion, Pharm.D (Sliding

Dan Pierson, Mayor

Attest: Dena Mabbutt, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission that the following Public Hearings will be held August 15, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m.

VARIANCE application submitted by: David Snelson, 323 Clear Lake Lane, Buhl, Idaho. Build a residence within the 50 ft. setback of the canyon rim near the Clear Lakes Golf Course. It is within Section 1, Township 9 South, Range 14 EBM. It is zoned Recreational.

VARIANCE application submitted by: Robert Reeder, Lytle Signs, for Valley Wide Co-Op, 1960 S. Frontage Rd., Wendell, ID 83355. The application requests installation of 102’ high, commercial sign along the frontage road, within Section 4, Township 8 South, Range 15 EBM. It is zoned Transitional-2.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT application submitted by: Spencer Wilson, for JK Potatoes, 20511 F St., Rupert, Idaho. A request to build and operate an additional sorting facility for agriculture products (melons). Property is located at 319 River Rd, Hagerman. It is within Section 17, Township 6, Range 13 EBM. It is zoned Agriculture.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT application submitted by: Brad Wills, 222 Shoshone St. West, Twin Falls, Idaho. A request to construct 1 private boat dock near the 1000 E. Rd., Hagerman, ID. It is within Section 1, Township 8 South, Range 13 EBM. It is zoned Recreational.

VARIANCE application submitted by: Audrey Morris, for Howard and Rhonda Morris, 2276 S. 1700 E., Gooding, Idaho. Request to add an additional 69’ high storage bin at the corn drying location. Property is within Section 12, Township 6 South, Range 13 EBM. It is zoned Agriculture.

The applications are on file with the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and available upon request. Any person(s) may attend the hearings in person and written and/or oral testimony shall be taken. A five-minute time limit on oral testimony of supporters and opponents shall be enforced. Please submit written testimony which is more than one page long to the Planning and Zoning Office by 5:30 p.m. on August 3, 2023.

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the hearings and the general public is invited to attend. This notice is in accordance with Idaho Codes § 67-6509, § 67-6512, § 67-6516 and Gooding County Zoning Ordinance No. 104.

Dated this 23rd day of July, 2023

Submitted by: Cathy Harris, Administrator

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING DIETRICH HIGHWAY DISTRICT #5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a budget hearing will be held on August 7, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Dietrich Highway Of fice, 191 South 650 East Dietrich, Idaho 83324. The Board of Commissioners will be present to discuss the budget and hear any objections hereto.

Dietrich Highway District

1, 2023 — September 30

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

On August 8th, 2023, a public hearing will be held at the Richfield Highway District office, located at 180 West Lincoln Avenue, Richfield, Idaho. Said meeting will convene at 5:00 p.m. All interested persons may appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted.

Richfield Highway District #3 Proposed Budget October 1st, 2023 - September 30th, 2024

Estimated Revenue County Tax $100,000

Highway Users $395,000

Fiscal 2024 General Fund $157,400

Carry Over Funds $183,000

Bank Interest $120

Surplus Equipment Sales $20,000

Estimated Available Funds $855,520

Estimated Expenditures

Wages $170,000

Equipment Maintenance & Repair $46,020

Payroll Tax $27,000

Building Repair $4,000

Employee Benefits $54,000

Utilities & Office Supplies $8,000

Insurance $38,000

City of Richfield $8,000

Professional & Legal $15,000

Equipment Purchase $76,000

Fuel $50,000

Weed Spray $7,500

Bridge & Culvert Maint. $25,000

Code Enforcement $7,000

Road Maintenance $280,00

Gravel & Crushing $40,000

Estimated Expenditures $855,520

Regular Board Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the Richfield Highway District 5 days prior to the meeting. 208-487-2754, richfieldhighway@gmail.com

NOTICE OF HEARING OF PROPOSED BUDGET OF GOODING RECREATION DISTRICT

1. Pursuant to Section 31-4330, Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:15p.m. at the Wood's Conference Room at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind, 1450 Main Street, Gooding Idaho, is the time and place set for the hearing on the proposed Gooding Recreation District budget for the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

2. The proposed budget may be examined prior to said hearing at the office of Shelli Mason, Secretary/Treasurer, IESDB, 1450 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 3:00p.m., Monday through Thursday.

3. At the hearing, the Board shall explain the proposed budget and hear any objections thereto.

4. The proposed budget of the Gooding Recreation District for the above period is as follows:

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO 726

The City of Gooding, Gooding County, Idaho, hereby gives notice of the adoption of Gooding City Ordinance No. 726, an ordinance of the City of Gooding, a municipal corporation of the State of Idaho, amending Gooding City Code § 6-4-3, allowing hen chickens to be kept within the City limits; providing severability; providing an effective date.

The full text of the summarized Ordinance No. 726 is available at Gooding City Hall, 308 5th Ave W, Gooding, Idaho 83330, in the office of the City Clerk.

Hollye Lierman - City Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

The Shoshone Highway District #2will hold a Budget Hearing on August 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Shoshone Highway District #2 office located at 27 W. 420 N. Shoshone, Idaho. PROPOSED BUDGET-SHOSHONE HIGHWAY DISTRICT #2-FISCAL YEAR

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GOODING RECREATION DISTRICT

Dated this 10th Day of July 2023

published on 7/19 & 7/26, 2023

Shelli Mason, Secretary/Treasurer

Attest: Lu Ann Swainston - Secretary Richfield Fire Protection District published on July 26 & August 2, 2023

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

Public Notice is hereby given: That the Board of County Commissioners of Camas County, Idaho, will meet on July 31st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Office of the County Commissioners in the County Annex,Fairfield, ID for the purpose of considering and fixing a Final Budget and making appropriations to each Department, Service, Agency or Institution and Fund for the ensuing Fiscal Year, at which time any Taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said Budget, and That the following Table sets forth the amount to be appropriated to each Department for the ensuing fiscal year, together, with the amounts expended for "Salaries and Wages" and for "Other Expenses" for the previous fiscal year by the said Departments. To-wit:

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shoshone City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 207 S. Rail St. West. This hearing is to accept public comment, written or oral, on a Application for Variance. David Ray Hodges is requesting a variance to place a manufactured home that is less than the required minimum living space of 900 square feet, as set forth in the planning and zoning ordinance, on his property located at 205 East D St, Shoshone, ID. Those who wish to review the application for variance may do so at City Hall.

If you would like to make a comment on the proposed application for variance, please plan to attend the hearing. Written comments may be sent to the City of Shoshone, PO Box 208, Shoshone, ID 83352, or left at City Hall on or before the public hearing on 08-9-23 during regular business hours.

Jennifer Rumple

Deputy City Clerk published on 7/19, 7/26 & 8/2 Camas County Estimated Revenue for Fiscal Year 2024 (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024)

FOR SALE

► Tractor for Sale: 1940 Ford Model N with mower. Call 208-720-6483 (Fairfield)

► Furniture for Sale in Fairfield: White dining table + 4 chairs $200. 2 wood bookcases

$50 ea. vintage desk $200. wood futon couch/ bed zipped cover $100. Call: 209-324-5788 for email pix.

► Trundle bed (no mattresses) $50. Call Steve at 208/539-4689.

Gooding Fire District

Seeking a service-minded individual with vision and energy to be the District’s full-time Fire Chief. This position provides management and oversight of full-time staff and upwards of 25 volunteer members. The successful candidate must have effective interpersonal skills, a desire to be a part of a strong team, and be willing to help enhance the organization for the good of the residents. The applicant must possess a broad knowledge of the fire service administration, modern firefighting, emergency medical and prevention methods and techniques. This position has the responsibility for the maintenance and property, prevention and extinguishment of fire, protection of property and removal of fire hazards within the District.

The District has a benefit package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, EAP and PERSI retirement. Salary range from $50,000 - $72,000 annually DOQ. All qualified applicants must complete a Gooding Fire District Employment Application, which can be obtained at www.goodingfire.com or from the Gooding Fire District, 2155 Montana St., Gooding, ID 83330. Completed applications may be submitted in person to or to Hollye Lierman, Secretary, at hlierman55@gmail. com. Applications can also be mailed to Gooding Fire District, c/o Hollye Lierman, 2155 Montana St., Gooding, ID 83330.

Applications and resumes accepted until 5 pm August 7, 2023.

 Employment 

► Little Wood Saloon in Richfield ID is looking for a reliable parttime bartender to work one or two weekends a month as needed. Job includes daily cleaning tasks and stocking. No drugs or drinking on the job, no drama, and must be dependable. If you are interested, please contact Lori at 208.731.2176 for more details.

► Lincoln County Cemetery Maintenance District (Shoshone Cemetery) has a position open for Caretaker/Sexton. The duties include, but are not limited to String Trimming, Mowing, Irrigation and General Maintenance of Equipment. Opening Graves for Burial and Closing of Graves after Service is complete, District will train as necessary. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a valid Drivers License. A resume may be mailed to Lincoln County Cemetery, P. O. Box 223, Shoshone, Idaho 83352. This position will remain open until filled.

► IDAHOUND in Carey is Hiring! Meat cutter (full time): $16-20/ hr DOE. Processing Specialist (part or full time): $16-18/hr DOE. Weekends off. Come see what we're all about! To inquire you can message us directly, but for the quickest response, please CALL 435513-1894 or EMAIL idahound@gmail.com

► PATCHING Levi, coveralls, etc. Repair broken zippers in anything: jackets, bags, pants, etc. Hemming: pants, dresses, coveralls, etc. Drop Off at 380 East Salmon Street in Hagerman, or Julie’s Ace Hardware in Gooding. 208-837-6267 - Kathy.