The Courier
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
Go For the Gold in Fairfield
The Camas County Fair will kick into highgear this Thursday, August 1st, with the Small Animal Show at Sten Frostenson Barn in the city park. Show begins at 8:00 a.m. and will include rabbits, poultry, dogs and a small animal round robin.
Thursday evening at 5:15 p.m., kids will gather at the school to decorate their bikes for a Bike Parade from the school to the city park where they will enjoy the carnival. Thursday night at the carnival is free thanks to the support of the Apex Foundation.
Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. the 4-H Archery Shoot will be held at the Legion Baseball field north of the Iron Mountain Inn. Open class and 4-H displays will open to the public from 10 to 4 at the American Legion Hall behind the Post Office. And... from 11 to 4, get your car cleaned by the Camas Cheerleaders. Friday evening is Family Fun Night at the carnival with vendors, shopping, and live music with Heath Clark. You are also invited to join the Camas County Olympics.
On Saturday, August 3, the Camas Cheerleaders will serve breakfast in the park with the 4-H Livestock Show beginning at 8:00 a.m. At 1:00 p.m. the Fair Parade will roll down Soldier Road with Grand Marshals, Tony & Mickey Dalin.
Tony Dalin and Mickey McCammon were high school sweethearts at Camas County High School and were married 14 years after Tony graduated. Tony worked at the City of Fairfield for 17 years then move over to Camas County Road & Bridge in 2003. Mickey spent many years driving to the Wood River Valley for various jobs, but she is best known for her time as the Fairfield City Clerk. They are both happily retired now, which gives them more time to spend with their grandchildren. They are both proud and honored to call Camas County their home.
Saturday events will continue with the Market Animal Sale at 2:00 p.m. and the Junior Bull Riders Tour at the C Me Later Arena. This event will include Mutton Busting and barrel racing. At 9:00 p.m. the Heath Owens Band will provide live music for the Street Dance on Soldier Road.
On Sunday morning, have breakfast at the American Legion Hall from 8 to 11, then head over to the city park for Church in the Park at 10:30 a.m.
The Camas County Fair will wrap up with Music in the Park with live music by Curtis Laib from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Broadband Project Begins in Fairfield
Folks in the town of Fairfield could have access to high speed internet before the end of the year with ground breaking beginning in the next week or so. The infrastructure in Fairfield will be owned by Camas County and the network will be managed by ETS.
In preparation, every home in Fairfield is receiving information about Open Access Idaho, a platform designed to serve as a resource for both customers and providers. Internet providers can sign up to access the network, and customers can choose between any provider on the list.
The goal of the broadband construction project is to bring fiber optic cable to every home in Fairfield. The free installation of the fiber optic line does not obligate homeowners to connect any internet service, however, once the project is finished there will a cost for installation. The time to connect is now. The construction company, B. Jackson, will visit each home before the installation to determine the best location for the fiber optic connection.
If you are suspicious of advertisements promising high-speed internet that doesn't exist, this one is the real thing. To sign up, go to Open Access Idaho and click on Camas County Fiber Network. This will take you to a "Right of Entry Agreement" and you can begin the process of enjoying a high-speed connection to the world.
If you live outside the town of Fairfield... don't worry, highspeed internet will be coming to you soon! July
“Open Primary Initiative”
Faces Challenge at Supreme Court
Press Release - Idaho Attorney General's Office
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has filed a petition with the Idaho Supreme Court to challenge a ballot initiative that has been deceptively and inaccurately promoted as the “Open Primary Initiative.” The petition for a writ of prohibition or writ of mandate addresses two flaws with the initiative.
First, despite a crystal-clear prior ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court that the initiative does not propose an “open primary,” Idahoans for Open Primaries...
Fairfield P&Z Meeting Change
The Fairfield P&Z Commission has moved their August meeting date to August 6th at 7:00 p.m. The agenda will include deliberation on the proposed Suncreek Subdivision, as well as other business relating to the commission.
2025 Community Calendars
We are starting early taking orders for the Camas Community Birthday Calendar 2025! This is a major fundraiser for the Camas County Senior and Community Center. We will be collecting listings and calendar orders through Sunday, August 4, 2024. Calendars are $10 each and listings are $.50 each. They will be ready for pickup at the Center by December. If you ordered a calendar last year you will be contacted. There is also a list at the Senior Center if you need to check your listings and pay. If you are new to the prairie and would like to order a calendar and/or add listings (birthday, anniversary, in memory) please contact Shari Simon at (208) 539-3660 or email BRSL600@hotmail.com. You may also leave your information at the Camas Senior Center.
Please order and support the Camas Senior Center!
The "Why's" of Whitetop
by Camas Bug Crew
Why do we have Whitetop in Idaho? Why is it a concern for landowners? Why is it so invasive? Why do we need to deal with it now? Why doe it have two names? Why don’t we have an insect released for it yet. When dealing with invasive plant species, there are often more questions than answers. Hopefully, this article will shed some light on some of these questions and help the reader better understand this weed.
Hoary Cress is better known as white-top because of the broad array of white flowers on the top of the plant. White-top is a perennial mustard that reproduces both vegetatively and by seed. This deep-rooted, creeping plant can grow up to 90 cm tall and invade crops, riparian areas, and rangelands. After its introduction into North America from Eurasia in the late 19th century, white-top has spread aggressively and is now listed as “noxious” in at least 24 states. Leaves are grayish-green, lance-shaped, clasping, and up to 10 cm ong. Flowers are white, 0.5 cm across and bloom from April to May. The conspicuous dense flower clusters appear flat-topped early in the season, but this characteristic disappears as the stem elongates. Flowering stems contain an average of 2,300 seed pods. Seed pods are heart-shaped and contain two small, flat seeds that can remain viable for at least 3 years. A Hoary Cress Consortium of land managers from ID, UT, WY, was established in 2001 in conjunction with CABI Bioscience Switzerland and the University of Idaho to investigate potential candidates for biological control of hoary cress.
There is a new biological control agent for white top; it is called Ceutorhynchus cardariae. However, this insect continues to be held in quarantine by the US Department of Agriculture. As with every insect we use, this insect also has to go through a vetting process. The scientists want to make certain that this bug is target weed specific and won't harm other plants. We refer to this insect as CECA. CECA is a stem-gall weevil and should be very effective in killing White top, right now we are gathering pre-release on Camas Whitetop characteristics.
Because Whitetop can grow in various soil types and climate conditions, it is extremely invasive in Idaho. Although it looks harmless and preity, it can take over fields and rangeland very quickly. Until an insect is released to combat this weed, it is up to each of us to keep whitetop at bay by pulling, spraying, or mowing it. If you have questions about Whitetop or its encroachment in Camas county, Terry Lee can be a great resource. He can be reached at the Camas Weed Department (208) 764-3512
Horse Show, Fair Parade & Library Raffle
The Fair Board would like to encourage everyone to participate in this year's fair parade. Join Grand Marshals Tony & Mickey Dalin and remember the fair theme, "Our Future is BOLD, We're going for the GOLD!" The parade is Saturday, August 3rd, at 1:00 p.m.
The Camas County Library Foundation will hold their annual raffle and membership drive during the fair. The Foundation will be doing two raffles. The first is a “split the pot”- style raffle, and those tickets are $10 each. Hurry, get your tickets now as this raffle is limited to 200 tickets! The more tickets that are sold, the more money the winner will take home!
The second raffle will be the usual prize raffle and those tickets are $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 prize, gift certificates from Fairfield restaurants, a banned books themed prize pack including a gift certificate from Iconoclast Books in Hailey, a cooler prize pack, and more!
Tickets for both raffles are available at the library up until the drawing just after the fair parade on August 3. Stop by, check out the prizes and buy your tickets. You do NOT need to be present at the drawing to win. There will also be a book sale inside the library on August 3rd. Please enter at the 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!
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 (under 12) $6.00 (12-59) $5 over 60 (suggested)
Thursday, Aug 1 (Rich) Corn Dogs & Tots w/Pie
Friday, Aug 2 (Sho) Beef Stroganoff w/ Hot Rolls
Monday, Aug 5 (Rich) Sweet n'Sour Meatballs
Tuesday, Aug 6 (Sho) Mac n'Cheese w/ Ham
Wed, Aug 7 (Sho) Chicken Patty Sand & Pie
Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays for Lunch
Friday, Aug 2 Beef Tips & Gravy
Tuesday, Aug 6 Shepherd's Pie
Wednesday, Aug 7 Chicken Parmesan
Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)
Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $6.00
Thursday, Aug 1
Monday, Aug 5 Are you ready
Tuesday, Aug 6 for the Fair & Rodeo?
Wednesday, Aug 7
Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)
Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Friday, Aug 2... Baked Potato Bar
Monday, Aug 5... Meatball Sub Sandwiches
Wednesday, Aug 7... Salsa Chicken Casserole
Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)
Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.
Friday, Aug 2... It's nice and cooooool here
Monday, Aug 5... Come on in and Enjoy!
This Week’s Sudoku
obituaries
Jackie Cheri Buckley
Jackie Cheri (Neal) Buckley, 42, a resident of Wendell, passed away on July 18, 2024 at her home in Wendell.
Jackie Cheri Neal was born on March 22, 1982 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Carol (Frith) and David L. Neal.
Jackie was raised and educated in the Wendell School District and later attended the College of Southern Idaho and Montana State University.
Jackie married Paul Zane Buckley on September 23, 2005 at her childhood home in Wendell.
She is survived by: her husband – Paul Zane Buckley; her parents – Carol (Neal) and Marvin Elmo Short and David and Linda Neal; as well as numerous other family members.
She was preceded in death by: her grandparents – Mildred and Tom Frith; her uncle – Gerald Frith; and her aunt – Diane Frith.
A celebration of life for Jackie was held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Gooding Rodeo Arena in Gooding. A private family inurnment took place at the Wendell Cemetery in Wendell.
Memorial contributions may be made out to Carol Short or Paul Buckley at Farmers Bank, or through Venmo@hangingbyathreadequine
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
Andrew Anthony Osburn
Andrew Anthony Osburn, 67, a resident of Shoshone, Idaho, died May 1, 2024, at Lihue, Hawaii.
Andrew was born February 19, 1957 in Sebastopol, CA, the son of Sylvia Hicks and Anthony Kochis. He was raised and educated in Shoshone, ID and graduated from Shoshone High School in 1975.
He is survived by his father-Jim Curry of Shoshone, ID; Daughters- Ambrosia Osburn of Twin Falls, ID, Maggie Mae Breese of Long Beach, WA, and Jenifer Miller of Lynwood WA; brother- Niki Curry; sisters Artis Hill and Claren Nilsson; grandchildren - Makinzee Marie Osburn, Killian Breese, Aiden Breese, Parker Wright, Chloe Tennison and Brian Miller.
He was proceeded in death by his sister Beverly Barney.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel. A small celebration will be held following the service in Shoshone.
401 Camas Avenue West ~ Fairfield, Idaho
Medical & dental care: 208-764-2611
PharMacy: 208-764-3312
APPOINTMENT HOURS:
Medical: Mon & Fri 8:30 to 3:30 / Wednesday 8:00 to 2:00
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.
obituaries
Megan Marie LeTulippe Tackett
Megan Marie LaTulippe Tackett, age 37, a resident of Boise, Idaho died July 2, 2024. She was born June 16, 1987 to Steven and Vicki LaTulippe at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
She was primarily raised and educated in Boise, Idaho and Lawrence, Kansas. She married Dustin Wolford in Lawrence, Kansas and bore two children, Alauna Wolford and Xander Wolford, both currently residing in Wisconsin.
She is survived by both her mother and father, her brother Britton LaTulippe, grandmother Gerry Fletcher, and numerous extended family members.
Funeral services were held at the Fairfield Community Church on Saturday, July 20, 2024, followed by burial at the Mountain View Cemetery.
Richard John Andreasen
Richard "Dick" John Andreasen was born on October 6, 1928 on Hawk's Nest Farm near Acequia, Idaho. He was the nineth of eleven children born to Andrew Andreasen and Myrtle Gibbs.
In his early years, Dick's family moved numerous times due to financial hardship common of the 1920s. His family would eventually settle in Shoshone, Idaho, where Dick grew up and attended school. Although he considered himself fairly shy, Dick was a popular kid, very active in sports, drama, and social activities at the community's Grange Hall. He also had a wonderful singing voice. Life was not all fun and games, however, Dick spent much of his early life working hard on the family's farm. "When I was hardly big enough to do the job, my dad said I could make the straightest corrugates of anyone in the Valley," this praise from his father stood out as one of Dick's strongest life memories, even to the end of his life.
Dick graduated from Shoshone High School in 1947 and was then called into the military. After a battery of tests, Dick was selected to train for the Army Security Agency. However, before he was able to finish basic training, Dick was called away because his father was diagnosed with cancer. When his father passed away a short time later, Dick was released from military service so that he could return home to help his widowed mother.
Dick spent the next few years bouncing around from jobs with the highway department, taking college courses, and playing college sports in California and at Boise State College. Dick eventually returned to Shoshone to work. It was there that he met the love of his life, Harriett LaPorte, who was working as a waitress. The two married on October 30, 1950 in Elko, Nevada. Harriett brought a young son, Russell, from a previous marriage to their new family. Shortly into their marriage, Dick was again called into military service. Dick was sent to Fairbanks, Alaska where he spent the majority of his enlistment playing baseball and football for the Army team. During his military service, Harriett gave birth to a son, Tim, who passed away at just a few days old, and later, the family added a daughter named Carol.
After completing his military service, Dick returned to school to finish his education at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah on an athletic scholarship
for football, basketball, and baseball. By his final year of school, Dick had been hired as an athletic trainer and assistant coach for the basketball and football teams. While at Westminster, Harriett had another baby girl named Helen. Dick graduated from Westminster in the Spring of 1957. What followed was a lifetime of impactful and successful coaching and teaching in Idaho, California, and Nevada. Dick was the coach of many championship teams, and he coached and mentored many successful students and athletes. "Coach" is still remembered fondly by many of his former athletes and students to this day.
Following his coaching and teaching career, Dick transitioned to working in golf course management. He managed the Barstow Golf Course in California, later became part-owner and manager of the Lava Hot Springs Golf Course in Idaho, and then returned to the Barstow Course for a short stint before retiring. Harriett died unexpectedly from a stroke in 1997, leaving Dick a widower for over 27 years.
Dick returned to Shoshone where he kept busy in his later years. He was elected and served as the Mayor for a term, for years he oversaw the placement of flags on veterans' graves each Memorial Day, he ran errands for ailing family and life-long friends, he attended sporting and school events of his grandchildren, and he quietly served and worked wherever he saw a need. He was well-known for taking long walks in the community, and he spent his downtime watching sports on tv and reading Westerns.
Dick passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 95. Dick was proceeded in death by many of his friends and loved ones, including: his father, Andrew; mother, Myrtle; infant son, Tim; daughter, Helen; wife, Harriett; and all ten of his siblings: Lane, Randi, Buck, Donna, Helen, Bill, Joe, Tally, Carol, and Doug.
To those who knew and loved Dick, it was no surprise that he was the "last to go," as he was always serving and taking care of his family and friends, even into his advanced age. He lived to help see his loved ones "safely home". We know he is being welcomed home now too, as he leaves behind an incredible legacy of mentorship, friendship, hard work, and quiet, selfless service.
A memorial graveside will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Shoshone Cemetery in Shoshone.
Arrangements under the care Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
Hagerman Public Library
Tuesday
1 to 5 10 to 6 10 to 5 10 to 1
441 S. State Street, Hagerman ~ 837–6520
Camas County Public Library
Monday 12:30 to 7 Thursday 10 to 5:30 Tue, Wed & Fri 12:30 to 5:30 607 Soldier Road, Fairfield ~ 764–2553
Cup of Tee by Tee Hurd
Two weeks ago, I was assisting at the Snake River Stampede rodeo event held in Nampa, Idaho. I wasn't opening gates for bucking horses or working a catering booth, I was driving a tractor. With a rodeo, I was driving a tractor??
The Treasure Valley Antique Power Association was asked if we could help by pulling their Trolly Trailer around in the parking lot. This was haul people across the parking area to the gates and the air conditioned arena. One small assist to endure our three digit heat wave.
Richfield District Library
105 South Main Street ~ 487–1242
Monday 2-6 ~ Tuesday 10-6 ~ Wed & Thurs 12-6
The Trolley was an original horse drawn trolley. Last year it went under renovation. The board of directors thought some antique tractor pullers could speed up the people shuttle. The Vice-President and myself (the president) of our tractor pulling group took turns pulling the trolley.
This year marked the 99th year that admission has been charged. The actual 100th anniversary is next year - 2025.
by 1923 the "Bucking Show" was the backbone of the show. Ed Moody herded his stock from Horseshoe Bend, Idaho.
In 1937, the rodeo was turned into a national event moving from September to July. Leo Cramer then delivered stock from Montana by train.
In 1950, a state-of-the-art arena in the shape of a horseshoe was built across from the park in Nampa. Gene Autry was the first star of the Stampede with sold out performances. Many were outside just to hear him sing.
Other headliners included Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Rex Allen, the Sons of the Pioneers, Glenn Campbell, and Barbara Mandrell. The Stampede was the first show in which Reba McEntire (a former barrel racer) was a headline entertainer.
211 South Rail West ~ 886–2843 ~ Open ~ Mon 12 to 5 ~ Tue 2 to 7 ~ Wed 12 to 7 Thur 10 to 4 ~ Fri 12 to 5
11 to 5 Monday thru Friday ~ Open til 6 on Thursdays 375 1st Avenue East, Wendell ~ 536–6195
The Snake River Stampede is one of the top ten rodeos of 600 professional rodeos. It is the descendent of the Nampa Harvest Festival of 1911. The harvest festival, held in September, featured stock exhibits similar to a county fair. In addition, there were prizes for products of farms, orchards and gardens. Sport contests and special attractions also highlighted the festival.
In 1913, a bucking contest was added in a roped off area where the current post office is. Calf roping and bulldogging were favorites, but
In the 1980s, the Stampede exchanged the western singing for more rodeo events. 1996 saw the last year at the old green stadium. 1997 the event was held at the Idaho Center off Garety Road in Nampa.
My old tractor could have pulled the Snake River Stampede stagcoach, but the four-horse team looks a little more "rodeo."
This is my “Cup of Tee” on the trolley.
Deadline to Buy Controlled Hunt Tags is Fast Approaching
All controlled hunt tags that are not purchased by the Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing.
The deadline to purchase controlled hunt tags is August 1st at 11:59 p.m.
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 Aug. 1 deadline will be forfeited and offered in the second drawing. There are no exceptions.
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 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. Hunter can also check their results and buy tags at Fish and Game offices, at any license vendors, or by calling (800) 554-8685.
obituaries
Paula Woodland Peterson
Paula Woodland Peterson,87, passed away peacefully, July 11, 2024 at her home in Wendell. She was born November 6, 1936 in Pocatello, Idaho, the fourth child in a family of nine children. The family lived in Buhl, Eden and Richfield before settling in Wendell where Paula graduated from Wendell High in 1954. She then attended Ricks College and Twin Falls Business College.
Besides being a full-time mom, she worked at the bank, retiring in 1995. Paula married Montie Peterson on February 1, 1956 in the Idaho Falls Temple and together they raised 7 children.
Paula was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including Primary President, Ward Relief Society president, and Stake Relief Society President. She served with her husband on missions to Naga, Philippines, Moscow, Russia, and a Nauvoo Temple mission. She also served as an ordinance worker in the Boise and Twin Falls Temples.
She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy M. Woodland and mother, Myrtle Hawley Woodland; brothers: LeRoy H. Woodland, Gerwin E. Woodland, Daniel H Woodland, and Gerald Reed Woodland; a sister, Elva DeEtte McClure; and a daughter, Marcia Peterson.
She is survived by her husband, Montie C Peterson of Wendell, Idaho; six children, Steven (Julie) Peterson of Mesa, Arizona, currently serving in the Durban, South Africa mission; Kent (Mickie) Peterson of Shelley, Idaho; Mark (Marlene) Peterson of Middleton, Idaho; Cheryl (David) Gines of Wendell, Idaho; Diane (Courtney) Black of Highland, Utah; and James (Leigh Ann) Peterson of Bountiful, Utah, a brother, Dennis (Vicky) Woodland of Corona, California; and sisters, Mary (Wayne) Hovey of West Valley, Utah; and Wanda (Richard) Wright of Hurricane, Utah; as well as 30 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints in Wendell. Burial was at the Wendell Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Idaho Home Health & Hospice for their help in caring for Paula during the last few months. A special thanks to Elie, Alice, Isabella, and Lelija.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Paula’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com
death & service notices
Gabino Hernandez, 46, a resident of Jacksonville, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 near Bliss, Idaho. Local arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service.
Cody Lynn Koski, 36, a resident of Nampa, formerly of Gooding, passed away July 2, 2024, in Boise. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Daniel Scott Clark, a resident of Gooding passed away July 22, 2024, at the age of 65 in Shoshone. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
Kathryn Marie & Stanley E. Strunk - A memorial service will be held at the Golden Years Senior Center in Shoshone, Idaho, on August 3, 2024 at 1 pm. An inurnment will take place at a later date at the Clayton Cemetery, in Clayton, Idaho.
Anita Jean (Stevens) Amick, 1944-2024: A memorial graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 7, at 1:00 pm at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding, Idaho. A BBQ will follow in Fairfield after the memorial graveside for her son, Dennis Lee, at 3:00 pm. at the Manard Cemetery.
Dennis Allen Lee, 1971-2023: A memorial graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Manard Cemetery in Fairfield, Idaho. A BBQ will follow for Dennis and his mother, Anita Amick, after his service.
Hot August Tuesdays 2024 Free Concert
Sponsored by the Hagerman Senior Center Hagerman City Park - Music 6-8 pm
Makin’ Tracks August 20th Bruce Folk August 27th
The Senior Center will be selling Polish Dogs, ice cold soda and beer, Raffles. Bring a chair, the kids and your granny and sit back and enjoy. See you there!
Brett Reid ~ August 6th Amara August 13th
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with IDAPA 15.10.01.011.05 (“ISLD Rule” 011.05), the Idaho State Liquor Division (ISLD) hereby gives public notice that it is considering the relocation of the existing contract liquor store located at 113 U.S Hwy 20, Fairfield, Idaho. The store will continue to be operated as a Contract Store as defined in ISLD Rule 004. The desired location of said Contract Store is described as: Within the city limits of Fairfield, County of Camas, State of Idaho.
Please note that Idaho Statute 23-303 asserts that no liquor store shall be located within 300 feet of a school.
If interested in being considered to operate a Contract Store in the Fairfield area, you may inquire about or request an application by emailing the Idaho State Liquor Division: Sally.ray@liquor.idaho.gov
Applications will be considered by the ISLD Director in accordance with ISLD Rule 011.06. Completed applications must be received no later than August 19, 2024, at 5 p.m.
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
DIETRICH HIGHWAY DISTRICT # 5
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a budget hearing will be held on August 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at the Dietrich Highway Office at 191 S 650 E Dietrich, Idaho. The Board of Commissioners will be present to discuss the budget and hear any objections hereto.
DIETRICH HIGHWAY DISTRICT #5 BUDGET
OCTOBER 1, 2024 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Commissioners of the Gooding Fire District. The Public Hearing of the Proposed Budget of said District for the fiscal year 2024 - 2025 will be held August 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Gooding Fire Station, 2155 Montana St., Gooding, Idaho.
BUDGET 2024 -
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 12, 2024 at 5:15 p.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, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
2. The proposed budget may be examined prior to said hearing at the office of Melissa Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer, 325 19th Ave. W., Gooding, Idaho, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.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:
REVENUE
By Order of the Board of
Dated the 8th day of July, 2024
...Open Primary Challenge continued
...and its members systematically called it that to obtain the necessary signatures to support the initiative. They repeatedly described their initiative to citizens through their websites, signage, social media, trainings, canvassing efforts, and in interviews and statements that the proposed initiative would implement “open primaries” when the Idaho Supreme Court ruled last year that the initiative “does not describe an ‘open primary’ system.”
Second, the initiative makes distinct changes to the primary election and separately to the voting system used in general election, which violates the single-subject rule for legislation and initiatives. This initiative would eliminate party primaries and also institute a complex and multi-stage ranked-choice voting system for the general election, involving multiple ballot counts and vote shifting between candidates that lacks basic transparency.
“The so-called “Open Primary Initiative” has nothing to do with open primaries, and thousands of Idahoans were misled into signing the petition by signature collectors who misrepresented the initiative. Last year, the Idaho Supreme Court refused to let the initiative’s sponsors call the initiative an “Open Primary Initiative” and unambiguously ruled that the initiative does not propose an open primary system. The sponsors have not only ignored the Court’s direction, they have snubbed their nose at the Court’s ruling,” said Attorney General Labrador. “The sponsors also buried ranked-choice voting in the initiative and again misrepresented the initiative to voters. Idaho law does not allow such abuse of the initiative process. It is unacceptable and jeopardizes the integrity of the Court’s prior ruling and the initiative process itself.”
As the Petition explains... “An “open primary” is what Idaho had before 2011,” but “[t]he initiative and the old system have essentially nothing in common.” Nevertheless, “the initiative’s sponsors disregarded the Court’s ruling and sold the initiative as ‘open primaries’ anyway. By doing so, they violated Idaho Code § 34-1815 and voided the signatures supporting their initiative.”
This petition for a writ of prohibition or mandate requests the Idaho Supreme Court order the Idaho Secretary of State to reject the initiative on these grounds and disallow the initiative on the November ballot.
Camping, Cabin and Yurt Reservations for 2025 on Pause
The 2025 reservation blackout is necessary for Idaho State Parks to transition to a new, better reservation system.
During the reservation pause, starting August 1st, customers will be able to book stays for the remainder of 2024. Reservations for 2025 will reopen at 8 a.m., Mountain Standard Time, on January 6, 2025, when the new system is launched.
Customers with existing reservations for stays in 2025 need not worry – those bookings will be switched to the new system.
“The blackout is necessary to migrate from the current reservation system to the new one, which requires the transfer of park facility and customer information from one network to another,” said Seth Hobbs, Reservation & Registration program manager for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
“We apologize for the inconvenience, but the pause will allow us to make a smooth transition to the new reservation system, which is intended to provide a more user-friendly experience,” Hobbs said. “Customers will find easier navigation, better tools and new functionality.”
Customers will also find an easier booking experience (fewer clicks), more information about parks and events, as well as more pictures of cabins, campsites, yurts and other features and facilities.
IDPR is partnering with Brandt Information Services to create the new reservation system. Earlier this year, the company won a competitive bidding process.
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given that the Camas County Cemetery District will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 budget on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Camas County Court House – 501 Soldier Road Fairfield, ID.
July 31 & August 7, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
The Richfield Library District will hold a Budget Hearing on August 12th at 5:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Richfield Library located at 105 South Main St. Richfield, Idaho.
PROPOSED BUDGET
RICHFIELD LIBRARY DISTRICT - FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
REVENUE - BUDGET 2024-2025
Taxes
Donations, Fines
State Sales Tax
Property Tax Replacement
Carry-Over
TOTAL
$29,920
$4,250
$3,000
$634
$657
$38,461
BUDGETED EXPENSES 2024-2025
$20,000
$13,661 Utilities
CITY OF HAGERMAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with Idaho Code sections 67-6509 and 67-6511 by the City of Hagerman, that the Hagerman City Council will meet on August 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM, at 191 N. State Street, Hagerman ID, 83334, to hear public comment regarding a proposed amendment to Title 2, Chapter 1, Sections 2-1-1 through 2-1-6 of the City Code of Hagerman, Idaho, repealing and replacing said sections in their entirety thereby terminating and decommissioning the City of Hagerman Planning and Zoning Commission heretofore established pursuant to Hagerman Ordinance No. 943.
Any and all interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing or to submit written comments to the City of Hagerman, 191 State Street, Hagerman, Idaho 83332 or via email at clerk@hagermanidaho. us. Supporting documents for this item can be viewed at Hagerman City Hall during regular business hours the Friday prior to the meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during the public hearing should notify the City Clerk at 208-837-6636 at least two days prior to the meeting date.
Published the 31st day of July, 2024
$4,800 TOTAL
$38,461
BOARD OF CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BRIEF
SYNOPSIS
(IC 31-819)
The following actions were taken by the Board of County Commissioners for the month of June, 2024
June 10, 2024
Motion Passed: agenda, May 28 minutes, synopsis, sign 200S 650 E Bridge contract, Executive Session IC 74-206(f), motion by Commissioner Colter for Prosecuting Attorney letter to IDWR, Nomination for Cassia County Health District Rep, May 2024 Time Cards, May Claims, Opioid Opt In.
Tabled Motions: Comp time for Justice Department
Payroll: $151,232.87
Expenditures: $242,039.92
June 17, 2024
Motions Passed: Agenda, Minutes, Synopsis, Caboose Contribution, Executive Session 74-206(a), Dispatch to Hourly wages, Justice comp time down to 40 hours, BEAD Challenge letter
June 24, 2024 Synopsis
Motions Passed: Agenda, Minutes, Synopsis, South Central Health Interim Representative Marshall Ralph, Executive Session 74206(b), 2nd Executive Session 74-206(b), Road & Bridge Supervisor JL Staley
CLAIMS FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY 2024
Justice Fund
$9,137.59
RICHFIELD HIGHWAY DISTRICT #3 PROPOSED BUDGET
OCTOBER 1st, 2024- SEPTEMBER 30th, 2025
SAID MEETING 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. ON AUGUST 13th, 2024. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE, IF ANY, WHY SUCH BUDGET SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT BE ADOPTED.
Brianna Walter, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Regular Board Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm. 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 PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on Aug 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
The purpose of this hearing is for the Board of Commissioners and the public to consider the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to amend Resolution 162 (adopting the 2014 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map). A new draft of the Camas County Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map will be presented at the public hearing. A copy of the proposed changes to the text and the maps are available at the Camas County Annex and at the public hearing.
Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm Aug 16, 2024 at P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, Id 83327 or email via pz@camascounty.id.gov. Public comment will be limited to 5 minutes at the public hearing. Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 208-764-2046 three (3) days in advance of the hearing.
BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF IDAHO NOTICE OF MORATORIUM
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Idaho Code § 42-1805(7) on July 8, 2024, the Idaho Department of Water Resources (“IDWR”) issued an order suspending further action on applications to appropriate water in the Big Wood River Groundwater Management Area (“BWRGWMA”). The BWRGWMA consists of the Camas Creek and Big Wood River drainages upstream of Magic Dam and the upper Silver Creek drainage in the vicinity of Picabo. The moratorium applies to all surface water in, and tributary to, these drainages and all groundwater underlying these drainages in the BWRGWMA.
A copy of the Amended Order Establishing Moratorium can be viewed on IDWR’s website at: https://idwr.idaho.gov/legal-actions/ orders/moratorium-orders/ or by calling or visiting any IDWR office. A map of the area affected by the moratorium, the BWRGWMA, is attached to the Amended Order Establishing Moratorium as Appendix 1.
Any person aggrieved by the BWRGWMA Amended Order
Establishing Moratorium who has not previously been afforded an opportunity for a hearing on the matter may file a written petition stating the reasons for contesting the order and requesting a hearing before the Director of IDWR. The petition must be filed within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice of the order or receipt of actual notice of the order. Written petitions may be filed with the Department at IDWR, Southern Region, 650 Addison Ave W, Suite 500, Twin Falls, ID 83301; or IDWR, State Office, 322 E Front Street, Suite 648, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098, or they may be emailed to file@idwr.idaho.gov.
Mat Weaver, Director
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Dietrich City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 35 W. 1st St, Dietrich, Idaho. This hearing is to accept public comment, written or oral, to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 90.03 titled: Keeping of Livestock.
Copies of Ordinance 90.03 are available upon request at the Dietrich City Hall office located at 35 W. 1st St, Dietrich, Idaho during business hours. If you would like to make a comment, please plan to attend the hearing. Written comments may be sent to the City of Dietrich, 35 W. 1st St., Dietrich, Idaho 83324, or left at City Hall on or before the public hearing on 08-05-24.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 GOODING HIGHWAY DISTRICT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Shoshone City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 207 S. Rail St. West. This hearing is to accept public comment, written or oral on the City of Shoshone Planning and Zoning Ordinance Revision. This revision has been worked on over the last few years and this is the proposed final version of the revision. Those who wish to review the revised planning and zoning ordinance may do so at City Hall.
If you would like to make a comment on the proposed planning and zoning revision, please plan to attend the hearing. Written comments may be sent to the City of Shoshone, Box 208, Shoshone, ID 83352, or left at City Hall on or before the public hearing on 08-06-24 during regular business hours.
Jennifer Rumple - Deputy City Clerk published on 7/17, 7/24 & 7/31, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WEST POINT HIGHWAY DISTRICT
Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 pm on the 12th day of August, 2024 at 122 3rd Ave. West, Gooding, Idaho the board of the Gooding Highway District #1 will grant and hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of section 27-126-27-127 Idaho Code on the proposed budget of the district for the fiscal year beginning October 1st, 2024. The total revenue anticipated during the year is the sum of $2,172,572 and is as follows:
ANTICIPATED REVENUE:
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, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
$551,541.00 Revenue in Lieu of Taxes
$16,130.00
The hearing will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, 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.
$2,200.00 Highway Users Tax
$1,339,101.00
$72,000.00 Interest
Misc. Revenue
Carry over funds
Total Anticipated Revenue
ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES
Payroll taxes
Retirement
Administrative Salaries
Maintenance Salaries
Road & Materials Expense
Supplies
Machinery Repair
Utility Expense
Miscellaneous
$56,000.00
$600.00
$135,000.00
$2,172,572.00
$27,204.00
$34,922.00
$32,905.00
$287,474.00
$1,311,527.00
$45,000.00
$50,000.00
$12,000.00
$3,000.00 Insurance
Fuel $34,000.00
Professional Fees
City Share of Tax Revenue
New Equipment Purchases
Savings for Future Bridge
Total Anticipated Disbursements
Dated this 25th day of July, 2024
$70,540.00
$50,000.00
$74,000.00
$100,000.00
$40,000.00
$2,172,572.00
Dated this 25th day of July, 2024 West Point Highway District
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