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The Camas County Fair continues this week with 4-H and open class displays being setup in the American Legion Hall today and tomorrow. Thursday afternoon, kids will be gathering at the school at 5:15 to prepare their bikes for the Kids Bike Parade at 5:45. They will ride over to the City Park for the Free Carnival Night. Along with the normal attractions, there will be a "Traveling Tails" Petting Zoo. At 7:00 p.m. the band shell will host live music with Nowhere North. On Friday, July 30th, the 4-H Archery Shoot will take place at the Legion Baseball Field at 9:00 a.m. From noon to 4 p.m. the Lady Mushers will be washing car for a donation in front of the school. Afternoon and evening events will include a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, a Corn Hole tournament, Carnival rides and vendors in the park, and music from 7 to 11 p.m. The Camas Cheerleaders will be serving breakfast in the park on Saturday morning starting at 7:00 a.m. to get you ready for the 4-H Livestock Show at 8:00 a.m. The Fair Parade will roll down Soldier Road at 1:00 p.m. followed by the Market Animal Livestock sale at 2:00 p.m. Afternoon and evening events include a volleyball tournament and "Recliner Race" at 8:00 p.m. (ages high school and up - teams of four). Saturday will wrap up with a Street Dance downtown. On Sunday morning, stop by the American Legion Hall for breakfast from 8 to 11, then head on over to the City Park for Church in the Park (bring a chair or blanket). At 12 noon, the Camas Senior Center will host an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. -- -- -- -- -In Shoshone, the Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo will hold their Fair Parade on Thursday, July 29th, at 6 p.m. followed by the first night of ICA Rodeo at 8 p.m. On Friday, be sure to come a little early to the rodeo (7:30 p.m.) for the Parade of Champions. On Saturday, July 31st, the Market Animal Sale will be held at 11:00 a.m. but come early for the Bottle Baby Brigade at 10:30 a.m. The afternoon entertainment at the arena will be the United Truck & Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. and on Sunday at 5 p.m. the old guys will strut their stuff in the Antique Tractor Pull.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
July 28, 2021
Vol 45 Num 30
Vaccination Mandates
This last week, in response to mandatory vaccines for the employees of St. Luke’s and St. Alphonsus, there have been protests by healthcare workers in Idaho, and more are planned. Several politician have stepped into the fray as well, urging the state government to pass legislation prohibiting businesses from mandating vaccines for their employees. So far, our government has declined to get involved. While a reasonable distinction can be made between healthcare workers and other workers in the state, should any business or the government be allowed to mandate private healthcare decisions? In 1980, Smallpox was officially eradicated from the world, primarily due to mandatory smallpox vaccinations which started in the mid 1800s. The disease nearly disappeared from most developed countries by the early 1900s, but continued to kill over 2 million people every year in places like Africa and India. A worldwide effort to eradicate the disease was started by various groups in the 1950s and the last naturally occurring smallpox infection happened in 1980. Polio is another disease that should have been eradicated, but in 2003 a rumor started in a handful of African nations that the polio vaccine was contaminated with an anti-fertility drug. Muslim religious leaders said it was an American conspiracy to make Muslim women infertile. This false belief was so strong that in 2013, nine polio vaccinators were shot and killed. The effort to eradicate Polio has slowly continued but it is estimated that the rumor setback the eradication effort by 20 or more years. So, is this what we are trying to do with Covid-19? NO! Even though it seems like many politicians and some healthcare official are treating the fight against Covid-19 as if it were an effort to eradicate, this is an impossibility. First, smallpox, polio, and many other diseases are caused by specific viruses that can be effectively targeted, and once vaccinated, immunity can last a long time (smallpox vaccine is good for 75 years, the MMR vaccine is good for life). Coronaviruses are not a single virus but a large family of viruses that cause numorus diseases including Covid-19, SARS, MERS, some variants of the flu, and the common cold. Immunity from vaccontinued on page 4... cines or from having the disease...
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Lately it has been warm. A few weeks ago, when it was really hot, I was going over a hill after work and my truck started back-firing and finally wouldn't run. While stopped waiting for help, I was parked by some grass that was so dry it wouldn't even make straw. The grasshoppers were coming out of the grass like some of the dead on the "Walking Dead" show. They got to the shade of my truck and stopped to relax. They wanted to cool and not be so warm. I poured a cup of water across the rocks on the road and they proceeded to like each rock dry. I guess they were warm. COMMENT: Don't trust grasshoppers - even with kindness, they will still eat your crops. Back to the truck. I put on another fuel filter. Still no luck. I ended up placing Sea Foam (a gasoline dryer) and more gas - apparently I got a batch of watered gasoline. COMMENT: with extreme summer fuel use, you should condition your fuel much like winter use so you don't get the crud at the bottom of retail tanks. A few days after the dead pickup incident, I was washing something off with a garden hose. A robin swirled around me about three feet away, much like a hummingbird with his mouth open. I guess he felt like I was no worry to him cause he dropped to the ground and was catching water bouncing off what I was washing. He was warm. COMMENT: an early bird gets the
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worm, but a swirling bird gets the water. I noticed ants in the warm of the day stayed out of the heat. I believe they were washing up their dishes. COMMENT: ants still don't miss a picnic. The mosquitoes stayed closer to the wetterwater areas. They are like crocodiles at a watering hole waiting for a meal. COMMENT: mosquitoes are conniving little blood suckers on noisy motorcycles. I was at the store to get some ice. Ice was out of supply similar to the toilet paper thing earlier last year. The clerk told me a load was coming in from Missouri (over by that Idaho state, Iowa). COMMENT: are we not so cool in Idaho that we don't know our own weather conditions and have to ship in ice?? My brother was in from Tennessee. I just walked into mom's to visit. She asked me if I would return her roaster oven. I told her I didn't have her roaster. "You borrowed it for something," she said. "Why would I need yours when I have my own?" I asked. "Yours is in your garage." My brother piped in, "Brother, you better cut yourself a switch cause mom is going to warm your pants!" I found mom's roaster. COMMENT: I told my brother he need to cut himself a switch because agitators also get their pants warmed. This is my “Cup of Tee” with no ice, a little on the warm side.
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On July 20, 2021, Brenda Farnworth, the Lincoln County Clerk resigned her position due to retirement. The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee is now tasked with submitting three names to the Lincoln County commissioners to refill the position. The Lincoln County Republicans will be accepting applications until August 1st at 5:00 p.m. They can be emailed to alex@sutterinsurance.net or call 208-308-3566 if you have questions.
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by the Camas Bug Crew
One fact that is surprising to many people is that some of the thistle in Idaho is native. We will not be discussing native thistle for this article, but rather Canada thistle, a noxious invader. Canada thistle loves moisture, so it inherently seeks out irrigated areas in Idaho like agricultural fields, pastures, and peoples’ lawns. Canada thistle is particularly hard to contain because it send out roots both vertically and horizontally. The more one understands the characteristics of this weed, the better equipped one becomes to battle this invader. Canada thistle is an aggressive, colony-forming perennial weed that reproduces by seed and deep, extensive horizontal roots. Flowering occurs from June through August. The flowers are urn-shaped, purple (sometimes white) and male and female flowers occur on separate plants with heads ranging from ½ to ¾ inch in diameter. Fruits are about 1/8 inch long and brownish with a tuft of hairs at the top. Stems are typically 1 to 4 feet tall with alternate, oblong or lance-shaped leaves divided into spiny-tipped irregular lobes. Canada thistle is a native of southeastern Eurasia and was introduced to Canada as a contaminant of crop seed in the 18th century. It can commonly be found in gardens, flower beds, pastures, cultivated fields, rangelands, forest, and along river banks, ditches and roadsides. Canada thistle can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions, but requires good light intensity of optimal growth. It is highly competitive with crops and, in heavy concentrations, effectively prevents grazing. A number of accidentally introduced insects attacked Canada thistle. However, only two insects are approved for released; Urophora cardui, and Hydroplontus litura. Hydroploontus litura is a biological control agent that attacks Canada thistle stems and rosettes. Adults feed on rosette leaf foliage in spring, and larvae consume tissues while mining within the shoots. At low densities, larval and adult feeding does not significantly impact population of Canada thistle directly. Feeding does cause secondary damage, however, as pathogens and other organisms enter the stems of Canada thistle via holes made by exiting larvae. At high densities, feeding by Hydrolontus litura will reduce the vigor of both rosettes and flowering stems to the point of deterioration. Over wintering weevils emerge from soil litter and feed on leaf and stem tissue in early spring. Eggs are laid in spring within Canada thistle’s bolting shoots, with hatching larvae mining in the stems and root crowns of Canada thistle throughout spring and summer. Multiple larvae (up to 20) can be found in individual stems. Mature larvae tunnel out of the stems, drop to the soil surface, and pupate in the soil. Adults of the new generation emerge in August and overwinter in soil litter. There is one generation per year. The weevil does best in open but moist areas with scattered Canada thistle plants. As one can see, Canada thistle is a formidable opponent to our plan of keeping Southern Idaho green and noxious weed free. If you want to join us in the fight against noxious weeds and want to do your part, call Terry Lee at (208) 764-3512 and ask him how to best handle your Canada thistle problem.
Camas County Library Foundation Raffle
Raffle tickets can be purchased at the library now or on Saturday, the 31st, at the Library Foundation booth set up outside next to the library. Ticket price is $5 each or 5 for $20. Anyone who renews or purchases an annual membership gets five free tickets. The raffle will take place as soon as the parade is over on Saturday. You must be present to win or have someone there who will choose for you. The 50/50 raffle will also take place after the parade, but you do not need to be present to win for this drawing. A Foundation board member will notify you by phone about the win, if you’re not there. Tickets for the 50/50 pot are $10 each and can be purchased at the library or from any Foundation board member.
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Rabid Bat Discovered in Blaine County
A bat caught in Blaine County tested positive for rabies today. This is the first bat this year to test positive for rabies in south central Idaho. The virus can cause a fatal disease in both people and their pets. The South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) reminds residents to take precautions around bats and make sure their dogs, cats and horses are vaccinated for rabies. "Bat bites are extremely small and hard to see. Any suspected exposure should be taken seriously as rabies is nearly always fatal," said Tanis Maxwell, SCPHD Epidemiology Program Manager. "If you have contact with a bat, or find one in your home while you were sleeping it's important you contact your health care provider right away and ask about treatment". Bats play an important role in the ecosystem and most do not carry rabies. If you see a bat, please give it plenty of space. Do not try to touch, kill, or trap the bat unless you are concerned someone came into contact with the animal. Only attempt a bat capture if you can do it safely and avoid direct contact with the animal at all times. If you have contact with a bat and need it tested, please call (208) 737-5912 or (208) 737-5971 to speak with a Health District epidemiologist. Do not bring live bats into health district offices. While most bats are harmless and do not carry rabies, they are the only animal in Idaho to naturally carry the virus. Most animals, including household pets, can become exposed to the virus by playing with sick bats.
To protect yourself from rabies: * Do not touch a bat with your bare hands. Be very suspicious of any bat active during daylight hours. * If a bat attacks you seek medical attention immediately, save the bat in a container without touching it, and contact your district health department to arrange for rabies testing. * Always vaccinate your pets, including horses. Pets may encounter bats outdoors or in the home. * Bat-proof your home or cabin by plugging all holes in the siding and maintain tight-fitting screens on windows. Bats can enter through holes the size of a quarter. Typically bat-proofing is best after most bats have migrated away in the fall.
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...Vaccination Mandates continued
generally lasts 18 months, but that is highly variable. Second, smallpox, polio, etc. are human specific viruses, whereas coronaviruses are not. Animals can harbor coronaviruses which often mutate and are transmitted to humans. Covid-19 is believed by some to have jump from bats to humans. This means animals can act as a reservoir of future virus outbreaks (Note: Swine Flu and Bird Flu are strains of a different virus - influenza). Third, the impact of smallpox was devistating. The mortality rate was about 30 percent, but higher in babies. Survivors were often left with facial scars, blindness, arthritis, malformed bones, and more - all as a direct result of the disease. Direct mortality from Covid-19 is nearly non-existant. 95 to 99 percent of deaths attributed to Covid-19 have been the result of co-morbidity - a person has an underlying heath condition that is compounded by covid. Total mortality rate is less than 0.05 percent (depending on who you believe), and the vast majority of people who have it never know they are sick. People were highly motivated not to get smallpox. There is no motivation to avoid getting Covid-19. All of this means that eradicating Covid-19 is not possible, and by and large, not necessary. However, it needs to be noted that the chance of having an adverse reaction to a covid vaccine is roughly 1 in 500,000 which is slightly better odds than have the disease itself.
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Fred Williard, 89, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
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Joanne Bartlett Gough 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 30, 2021, with her family by her side, losing her battle with cancer. Providence smiled down on Marjorie and Hershel Bartlett of Bakersfield, CA when daughter, Joanne, was born on April 14, 1947. Her life in California was brief because the family moved to Jerome, Idaho, when she was just a toddler. It was there that Joanne grew up. In 1965 this high-energy young woman graduated from Jerome High School. The "Love Bug" bit her while still a student so, less than a year later, she married the love of her life, Eldon Gough. He was from Wendell, Idaho, where the couple settled for most of the next twenty-four years. During their early first years, two children were born to the happy parents. Brian, the elder, currently lives with wife Jennifer, in Folsom, CA. They are the parents to Breanna Axtell of Brownsville, OR, Morgen Gough of Citrus Heights, CA and Austin Gough, of Boise, ID. Kimra, the younger of Joanne's off- spring, resides in Meridian with hubby, Chris Jansen. Their children are Tyler Jansen of Albany, OR and Trace Jansen of Meridian, ID. Joanne loved her children and the "Grands” deeply. They’ll tell you she was "the Best". While Joanne was raising a family, she was also developing quite a work history. After a relatively short stint as a telephone operator and a Tupperware employee, she worked toward achieving the necessary credentials to serve as a residential appraiser in Gooding County. Her appraisal experience would prepare Joanne to meet the challenge of becoming a licensed commercial appraiser for the State of Oregon when she and Eldon moved to Albany, OR in 1989. They lived in OR for most of the next two decades. When it was time for them to retire, Idaho beckoned, and they answered the call to head "home". Upon returning to their favorite state, they had a home built in Filer, ID where Joanne (they) remained until her passing on June 30, 2021. Joanne was a gregarious person, so naturally she had ever-so-many friends in Idaho and Oregon, not to mention, the Goughs (Eldon's kin). She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Joanne participated (and excelled) in many other activities such as bowling on a league team, and serving as Republican Chair for Gooding County. She also volunteered as a certified EMT for the county. We would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge Joanne's involvement in arts and crafts, most notably the “wooden décor” that she and Eldon created for friends and family. He whittled, carved, and sawed while she painted these wonderful creations for indoors or outdoors. Joanne was an enthusiastic Booster Club member for years, always supporting her own kids, as well as others, in their school activities at Wendell. And this dear lady loved to read. She was an avid reader right up to the time that her illness prevented it. Joanne is survived by her beloved spouse, Eldon; her children, Brian and Kimra and their spouses; as well as the five grandchildren. Also surviving are her mother, Marjorie Hall who resides in Albany, OR; a sister, Linda Gibbs of Gleneden Beach, OR; and a brother, Ben Bartlett, of Portland, OR. Her precious dad, Herschel Bartlett, preceded her in death. To lose someone you love is to alter your life forever, it tears a hole in your heart. The pain stops, but the gap never closes. This hole in your heart is the shape of the one you lost; no one else can fill it. A Celebration of Life will be held September 5, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Apple Barn, 1152 S. Stevens St. Filer ID, 83328. The family requests that donations be made to your favorite animal charity. (Joanne especially loved dogs and cats.) How we'll all miss her, Now that she's gone... But lest we forget. Remember, her spirit lives on!!!!! Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Joanne’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 WEST POINT HIGHWAY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that West Point Highway District, Wendell, Idaho, will hold a public hearing for consideration of the proposed budget for fiscal period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 The hearing will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the highway district office located at 1488 East 3300 South, Wendell, Idaho at 7:00 pm. All residents of the West Point Highway District may appear to voice approval or objection to said budget. ANTICIPATED REVENUE: Cash on Hand Property Tax Tort Insurance Sales Tax/Ag Exempt Tax Highway Users Tax Interest Misc. Income Grant Total Anticipated Revenue
$30,000.00 $161,721.00 $6,317.00 $21,980.00 $127,011.00 $660.00 $1,000.00 $30,000.00 $378,689.00
ANTICIPATED DISBURSEMENTS: Salary Expense Labor Payroll Tax PERSI Retirement Road Maintenance Supplies, Repairs, Maintenance Gas, Oil, Diesel Office Expense Insurance Utilities Professional Fees Equipment Health Insurance Total Anticipated Disbursements
$66,934.00 $12,000.00 $5,663.00 $7,396.00 $163,626.00 $18,000.00 $13,000.00 $1,400.00 $11,000.00 $3,500.00 $42,000.00 $24,000.00 $10,170.00 $378,689.00
Dated this 19th day of July, 2021
West Point Highway District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Richfield, Idaho will hold a public hearing for the consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-1002, Idaho Code. Said hearing will be held at the City Office, 180 W. Lincoln, Richfield, Idaho, at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, August 9, 2021. At said hearing all interested persons may appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES General Fund Revenue Sharing Recreation Street Lights Tort Irrigation Street & Alley Water System Sewer System TOTAL
2019-2020 ACTUAL $ 61,000 31,000 6,000 13,000 10,000 7,300 92,000 515,500 104,000 $ 839,300
2020-2021 ACTUAL $ 67,000 31,000 6,000 14,000 10,000 8,500 94,000 496,000 106,000 $ 832,500
2021-2022 PROPOSED $ 67,000 31,000 6,000 14,000 11,000 8,500 94,000 500,000 108,000 $ 839,500
TAX LEVY AD VALOREM General Fund Recreation Tort Street Lights TOTAL OTHER REVENUE: Co. Taxes All Funds State Insurance Fund State Revenue Franchise Fee Power Building Permits Ida. Depart. Of Labor City Fees R. Highway District Water Assessments Interest All Funds Water Fund Sewer Fund TOTAL
2019-2020 ACTUAL $ 39,649 4,500 8,000 12,500 $ 64,649
2020-2021 ACTUAL $ 43,222 5,000 9,000 13,000 $ 70,222
2021-2022 PROPOSED $ 44,609 5,500 9,500 13,000 $ 72,609
94,000 200 59,500 14,000 10,000 1,500 1,000 2,000 6,000 1,000 426,300 158,151 $ 839,300
99,500 200 60,000 14,000 10,000 1,500 1,000 3,000 6,000 2,000 430,778 134,300 $ 832,500
102,200 200 60,300 14,500 10,000 1,500 1,000 3,000 6,000 2,000 431,100 135,091 $ 839,500
I, LuAnn Swainston, City Clerk of the City of Richfield, Idaho, do hereby certify that the above is a true and accurate statement of the Proposed Expenditures and Revenues for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. I further certify that the City of Richfield, Idaho, did give notice for said hearing with notice having been published twice at least seven (7) days apart prior to the adoption of the Budget by the City Council. Citizens are invited to attend the budget hearing on Monday, August 09, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. and have the right to provide written or oral comments concerning the entire city budget. A copy of the proposed city budget in detail is available at City Hall for inspection during regular office hours 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact The Richfield City Office seven days prior to the meeting at 180 W. Lincoln Avenue, Richfield, Idaho. 208 487-2755. Dated this 22nd day of July, 2021. LuAnn Swainston, CITY CLERK/TREASURER published on July 30 & August 5, 2021
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 179
AN ORDINANCE OF CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING THE GENERAL ZONING ORDINANCE AND ACCOMPANYING MAPS THERETO KNOWN AS ORDINANCE NO. 12 AND PASSED MAY 10, 1976, BY CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ZONE DISTRICT FOR APPROXIMATELY 50 ACRES LOCATED IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST, BOISE MERIDIAN, CAMAS COUNTY, IDAHO, FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT {AG-80) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, subject land is accessible from a maintained, paved county road; and, WHEREAS, subject land is designated as Agricultural District {Ag-80) on the General Land Use Map, and is in conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the Low Density Residential (R-1) designation would be fitting with the Planning and Zoning Code as well as the Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Camas County, Idaho: SECTION 1. That the Camas County Ordinance No. 12 passed May 10, 1976, and the accompanying maps thereto, as amended, are hereby further amended from Agricultural District (Ag-80) Zone to Low Density Residential (R-1) Zone insofar as the same related to certain parcel and/or parcels of land described as follows: Parcel 1: TAX # 1569 A parcel of land lying within a portion of the West 1/2 of Section 29, Township 2 North, Range 14 East, Boise Meridian, Camas County, Idaho; being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a Brass Cap marking the North 1/16 Corner Common to Section 30 and said Section 29, proceed S 89º27'24"E, 971.03 feet along the line between the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 and the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of said Section 29 to a 5/8" rebar by PLS 7048, which points is the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S 89º27'24"E, 1677.31 feet along the line between the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 and the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 and continuing along the line between the NE1/4 of NW1/4 and the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 to a Brass Cap marking the Center North 1/16 corner of said Section 29; THENCE S 0º31'57"W, 1318.96 feet along the line between the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 and the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 to an Aluminum Cap marking the Center 1/4 Corner of said Section 29; THENCE S 0º32'11"W, 960.43 feet along the line between the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 and the NW1/4 of the SE1/4 of said Section 29 to a 5/8" rebar by PLS 7048 at the Northerly Edge of the 60 foot wide Forest Service Road; THENCE N 45º21'18"W, 366.65 feet along the Northerly 60 foot Right-of-Way of said Forest Service Road; THENCE 340.13 feet along a curve to the right with a radius of 1677.76 feet, a Central Angle of 11º36'55", a tangent of 170.65 feet and a chord of 339.54 feet that bears N39º32'51"W, being the Northerly 60 foot Right-ofWay of said Forest Service Road; THENCE 137.29 feet along a compound curve to the right with a radius of 563.23 feet, a Central Angle of 13º57'59", a tangent of 68.99 feet, and a chord of 136.95 feet that bears N26º42'34"W, being the Northerly 60 foot Right-of-Way of said Forest Service Road; THENCE N 22º31'37"W, 243.56 feet along the Northerly 60 foot Right-of-Way of said Forest Service Road to a point on the Easterly Boundary of Soldier Mountain Properties; THENCE 49.17 feet along a non-tangential curve to the right with a radius of 631.17 feet, a Central Angle of 4º27'48", a tangent of 24.60 feet and a chord of 49.16 feet that bears N 04º47'42" E, being the Easterly Boundary of Soldier Mountain Properties; THENCE N 07º14'08"E, 122.76 feet, being the West Boundary of Lot 12, Soldier Mountain Properties, to a 1/2" rebar with no cap; Thence 154.57 feet along a curve to the left with a radius of 110.68 feet, a central angle of 80º00'56", a tangent of 92.90 feet and a chord of 142.31 feet that bears N 32º48'53"W, being the Northeasterly Boundary of Lot 12, Soldier Mountain Properties, to a 1/2" rebar with no cap; Thence 120.18 feet along a curve to the right with a radius of 1292.68 feet, a central angle of 5º19'36", a tangent of 60.13 feet and a chord of 120.14 feet that bears N 69º32'37"W, being the being the Northeasterly Boundary of Lot 12, Soldier Mountain Properties to its intersection with the Northerly 60 foot Right-ofway of said forest service road; Thence 163.98 feet along a non-tangential curve to the left with a radius of 579.94 feet, a central angle of 16º12'02", a tangent of 82.54 feet and a chord of 163.43 feet that bears N 49º04'29"W, being the Northerly 60 foot Right-of-Way of said Forest Service Road; Thence N 57º09'36"W, 491.40 feet being the Northerly 60 foot right-of-way of Forest service road;
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GOODING, IDAHO Pursuant to established procedure, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Gooding, Idaho, that a public hearing will be held on the 13th day of August, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Gooding Municipal Building located at 308 5th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho to hear two Variance requests. The first request is from Chad Thomas, property owner of 1203 Idaho Street, also known as Lots 13 and 14 in Block 125 of Gooding Second Addition, to the City of Gooding, Gooding County Idaho, to approve a variance for a fence to remain at a height of 6 feet on the north side and northeast corner of the property as well as allowing the fence to remain 17 feet and 7 inches into the City’s setback. The second request is from Tara Blunt, property owner of 942 Idaho Street, also known as Lots 1 and 2 in Block 115 of Gooding Second Addition, to the City of Gooding, Gooding County, Idaho, to approve a Variance allowing the home they are rebuilding to extend into the City’s setbacks 2 feet and to allow an additional 6 feet for a porch, encroaching a total of 8 feet into the City’s setback. Written comments must be received by 1:00 p.m. Friday, August, 13, 2021 at Gooding City Hall, 308 5th Ave W., Gooding, ID 83330. You may also email a response to hpeterson@goodingidaho.org. Verbal and written comments will be heard during the public hearing. Any person(s) requiring special accommodations should call City Hall 5 days prior to the public hearing at (208) 934-5669. Thence N 57º59'55"W, 206.67 feet being the Northerly 60 foot right of way of said forest service road, to a 5/8" rebar marking Southerly Corner of Tax Lot 1240; Thence N 37º10'43"E, 220.18 feet along the Southeasterly boundary of said Tax Lot 1240 to a 1/2" rebar; Thence N 49º24'53"W, 103.22 feet being the Northeasterly Boundary of said Tax lot 1240 to a 5/8" rebar; Thence N 41º46'24"W, 299.17 feet being the Northeasterly Boundary of said Tax lot 1240 to a 1/2" rebar; Thence N 0º44'30"E, 148.23 feet being the Easterly Boundary of Tax Lot 1219, to the True Point Of Beginning. Parcel 2: Lot 12 of Soldier Mountain Properties, as the same appears on the official plat on file in the office of the Recorder of Camas County, Idaho. SECTION 2. Use of Property. The use of property will be in accordance with the uses appropriate for the Low Density Residential (R-1) Zone as defined in Camas County's Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 3. Repealer Clause. Upon passage and publication of this ordinance, any conflicting provision of any Camas County Ordinance is hereby repealed and replaced with the provision of this ordinance. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication. REGULARLY PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CAMAS COUNTY IDAHO, THIS 26th DAY OF July, 2021. BY: TRAVIS KRAMER, Chairman ATTEST: Katherine Rablin, Camas County Clerk
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GOODING IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY ELIZABETH MORGAN, Decedent.
) Case No. ) CV24-21-421 ) NOTICE TO ) CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Susan Thompson and Charles E. Morgan have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to Susan Thompson or Charles E. Morgan, Co-Personal Representative of the Estate, or at HOBDEY LAW OFFICE, PLLC, P.O. Box 176, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or filed with the Court. Dated this 23rd day of July, 2021. Craig Hobdey
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Commissioners of the Dietrich Fire District. The Public Hearing of the Proposed Budget of said District for the fiscal year 2021-2022 will be held August 11,2021, at 7:30PM at the Dietrich Fire Station, 45 N. Lincoln St., Dietrich, Idaho. PROPOSED BUDGET 2021 -2022 ESTIMATED INCOME: COUNTY TAXES $ 37,685.00 TOTAL $ 37,685.00 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: BUILDING EXPENSE $ 10,000.00 VEHICLES $ 11,000.00 FIRE FIGHTERS SUPPORT $ 8,000.00 VOLUNTEERS $ 1,600.00 TRAINING-EDUCATION $ 500.00 INSURANCE $ 3,675.00 OFFICE EXPENSE $ 810.00 FUEL $ 2,000.00 BANK ACCOUNT $ 100.00 TOTAL $ 37,685.00 Crystal Hollibaugh - Dietrich Fire District Secretary published on July 28 & August 4, 2021
SERVICES ► 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.
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
Notice of Public Hearing
The Shoshone Highway District #2will hold a Budget Hearing on August 12, 2021 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, ID PROPOSED BUDGET SHOSHONE HIGHWAY DISTRICT #2 FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR OCTOBER 1ST, 2021- SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2022 RICHFIELD HIGHWAY DISTRICT #3 SAID MEETING, WILL HELD AT THE CITY OFFICE LOCATED AT 180 W. LINCOLN, RICHFIELD, IDAHO @ 5:00 p.m. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 2021. AT SAID HEARING ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE, IF ANY, WHY SUCH BUDGET SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE ADOPTED.
ESTIMATED REVENUE Tax Revenue $286,230 Ag Tax Replacement 7,321 Personal Property Tax Replacement 4,281 Highway User Revenue 660,000 Sales Tax Revenue 25,000 Earnings on Investments 400 Fees Assessed 400 Fund Balance 573,327 TOTAL REVENUE $1,556,959 ESTIMATED EXPENSES Signs Road Materials Payroll Expenses Commissioner Salaries Repairs & Supplies Fuel Expense Utilities Administrative Expenses Professional Fees Insurance New Equipment/Bldgs Weed Contro Highway to Cities Bridge Maintenance Ordinance Office Maintenance Reserve Gravel TOTAL EXPENSES
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5,000 380,000 360,000 9,000 60,000 35,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 25,000 95,000 25,000 30,000 235,000 10,000 152,959 100,000 $1,556,959
► Border Collie/McNabb pups. Red & White (4) and Black & White (4). 7 weeks old, first shot, wormed and vet checked. Both parents working dogs. $200. Call Diamond L Stock Dogs at 208-695-6930, ask for Cliff.
ESTIMATED REVENUE H308 Money Property taxes Agriculture Property Taxes Highway Users County sales tax Carry over funds Bank Interest
$82,737.24 $94,579.00 $3,296.00 $312,000.00 $22,000.00 $122,000.00 $100.00
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE - $616,903.00 EXPENDITURE Wages $160,000.00 Payroll taxes $24,000.00 Employee Benefits $52,000.00 Insurance $27,000.00 Professional & Legal Fees $12,000.00 Fuel $20,000.00 Road Maintenance and Repair $103,403.00 Code Enforcement officer $5,000.00 Gravel & Crushing H308 Money $82,000.00 Bridge & Culvert Maintenance & Repair $20,000.00 Parts and Repair $25,000.00 Building Maintenance and Repair $2,000.00 Utilities & office Supplies $9,500.00 Highway to City $5,000.00 Equipment Purchases $70,000.00 TOTAL EXPECTED EXPENDITURES - $616,903.00
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