Courier NEWS Vol 47 Num 33

The Courier

the Party continues in Gooding

This afternoon, the Main Street Parade will roll down the middle of Gooding beginning at 5:30 p.m. Line-up for the parade begins at 4:00 p.m. near the College of Southern Idaho Round Building (no charge to be in the parade).

Following the parade, the Carnival will open with their $1 ride night, and the exhibit halls will be open until 9:00 p.m. Family Night at the Andy James Arena will begin at 8:00 p.m. with PRCA Special Section (bareback, saddle bronc, breakaway & bull riding only).

The Gooding County Fair will continue through Saturday, August 19th, with PRCA Rodeo Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.

Most Have Heard of Fire Restrictions, But Few Know How They're Set

Many Idahoans have heard of fire restrictions during the summertime, but how decisions to implement restrictions are made, and who makes those calls, has always been a little mysterious. The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) hopes to make the fire restriction process more transparent.

The agency publishes Idaho's most current fire restriction information online via its Fire Restrictions Finder webpage. The page features a GIS-enabled map so you can know what restrictions are in place anywhere in the state before you head out for weekend adventures. You can find IDL's Fire Restriction finder online at www.idl.idaho.gov/restrictions. Knowing before you go can help prevent human caused wildfires.

The agency also makes the current year's Idaho Fire Restriction Plan, the source document fire managers use to make restriction decisions, available on its website. The proclamations that set restrictions in specific areas are now published online, too.

How Fire Restrictions Prevent Human-Caused Fires

Fire restrictions set reasonable limitations on the public and private landowners. The higher the fire risk, the higher the stage. With each stage, outdoor activities that could spark wildfires are increasingly limited. Restrictions reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during unusually high fire danger and/or burning conditions, and when other prevention efforts have been exhausted.

There are two levels of fire restrictions in Idaho, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Where do Fire Restrictions Apply

Idaho is divided into eight fire restriction areas, each of which corresponds with a wildfire dispatch area and includes designated zones within the area.

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Idaho Power Proposes Fee Changes For Home Generated Power

Idaho Public Utilities Commission staff will hold two public, online workshops to share information on an Idaho Power application seeking changes to the utility’s billing procedure regarding home generated power (small wind and solar systems).

"Idaho Power is asking the commission to allow real-time net billing with an avoided cost-based financial credit rate for exported energy, a methodology to determine annual updates to the export credit rate, a modified project eligibility cap for commercial, industrial and irrigation customers, related changes to the accounting for and transferability of excess net energy financial credits and updated tariff schedules needed to administer the modified on-site generation offering." IPU Press Release

Don't understand what that means? You're not alone.

If you are thinking about having solar panels installed on your roof or in the back yard (or you already have some), one of the selling points is the idea that you can save money or even make a little money by selling excess electricity back to the power company. In general, power companies have fought this because it is not as simple as running the electric meter backwards. There are costs involved and safety measures that need to be in place.

While Idaho Power's proposal would expand on-site generation for certain commercial, industrial, and irrigation projects, the net metering rate for residential solar customers would reduce the one-to-one credit for excess electricity (about 10 cents per kilowatt) to roughly 5 cents per kilowatt hour over the course of the next 10 years.

To answer questions regarding this proposal, IPU staff will hold online workshops on Wednesday, September 6th and 7th. The Sept. 6th workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the Sept. 7th workshop will begin at 12:00 p.m.

You can participate online by visiting idahogov.webex.com.

For the Sept. 6th meeting, enter meeting number 2630 705 2269, when prompted (password: 0906Workshop). For the Sept. 7th meeting, enter meeting number 2631 951 3680 (password: 0907Workshop). You can also participate over the phone by calling 1-415-655-0001.

To make written comments visit www.puc.idaho.gov and click on the “Case Comment Form” case number IPC-E-23-14.

Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

Fairfield Museum Open for the Summer

The Fairfield Depot Museum will be open on Friday, August 14th & 15th and September 4th & 5th. Or... by appointment. Contact Patti Davis.

Cup of Tee

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With the hot summer heat, one does not think about getting firewood. If you do, early morning beats some of the heat. Our days peak their extreme heat days near the end of August, and cooler days sure help in getting firewood.

If you are new to the firewood gathering process, I hope to give you some reminders.

by Tee Hurd

It's sometimes hard to relate price/gallon when fuel prices are on the increase. Also, use proper mix oil in your gasoline.

A first aid kit should be riding along. It is easy to poke sticks into you while working in tall vegetation. Wasp and hornet spray aids in handling those ground burrowing insects.

Medical: Monday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 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 Scale fees available)

Steve's Quick Service

Be sure to get proper wood permits. The Forest Service requires permits to cut wood. Look at your maps and be sure not to be cutting on private land (unless otherwise arranged). Forest and private land often run together. A log deck sitting in the woods is usually private or commercial property. These aren't for free-for-all cutting.

Wood trailers may only be used once in a while. Be sure your bearing are maintained as well as trailer brakes. So many trailers have to be left along the side of the road due to poor maintenance. Tires should be at proper inflation, both the trailer and the towing vehicle. Lights should be inspected before loading wood and after (small sticks can pull wiring loose). Wood should be well secured, you don't want to lose any in transit.

Identify the tree specie you are cutting. Some trees such as Tamarack may look dead when they are not. The volume and weight of wood to be hauled varies with the dry condition of the wood. Green wood is obviously heavier.

One should use ethanol-free gas in your chainsaw. Major failures are caused by ethanol in small engines.

Be fire safety cautious. A fire extinguisher should be close by. Shovels are manditory in many places. Inspect your spark arrestor (the screen on the saw muffler). Keep your saw sharp. Dull saws cause extra heat in your chain bar. Don't lay hot saws in dry grass areas. Be sure your trailer chains are not dragging on the road.

Try to avoid leaving widow makers (trees that fall into other trees and not the ground). They put the next guy in danger. If you are falling trees, know where everyone else is. If you are not cutting, stay clear of the falling tree. Vehicles should be parked out of the fall distance too. A wedge may help the fall direction, but it's no guarantee.

Wear appropriate work boots and clothing. Firewood getting is strenuous work. Be sure to take care of your body. DON'T forget... plenty of water.

This is my wood prepared "Cup of Tee."

Notice of Meeting for Camas County Sheriff Vacancy

Camas County Sheriff, Dave Sanders will retire effective August 31, 2023. Idaho GOP rules (Article VI) provide that the Camas County Republican Central Committee must present a slate of three nominees to the Camas County Commissioners within 10 days of the date of vacancy. Only Precinct Committeemen are entitled to nominate and vote.

208-886-2404

All nominees must reside within the County or otherwise satisfy any residency requirement under Idaho law. Applicants are required to submit a resume and references by August 17th, and may apply by contacting Steve Miller - 1208 E 200 N, Fairfield, ID 83327 - or by calling or texting 208-358-1121, or by sending an email to smiller@safelink.net

The Board of County Commissioners shall fill the vacancy by appointment from the list of 3 nominees within 15 days. If no appointment is made within 15 days, the County Central Committee shall designate 1 of the 3 nominees to fill the vacancy.

The Camas County Republican Central Committee will meet on Friday, August 18, at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the office of Sheriff of Camas County.

The Camas County Republican Central Committee will then meet on Monday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Camas Conservation District office to complete the selection process. Again, applicants are required to submit a resume and references by August 17th.

Dear Gooding School District Students, Staff, Parents and Residents,

On behalf of the Gooding Joint School District, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year. I hope you had an enjoyable and safe summer break. First and foremost, I am honored and deeply privileged to be serving as Superintendent for the Gooding School District. All of our district staff are looking forward to the beginning of an outstanding school year!

As we start the year, I would like to point out some highlights that have taken place:

• All staff that needed to complete the required State dyslexia training have done so.

• Our elementary staff will continue to focus on behavior and classroom management and will be implementing a new reading curriculum.

• The middle school was recently recognized for their efforts in improving student achievement. www.idahoednews.org has an article describing their journey and the work they have been doing: gooding-teachers-embrace-change-achieve-notable-turnaround

• Gooding High School continues to focus on providing professional technical programs and dual credit opportunities for students. We currently have nine teachers certified to teach concurrent credits and offer sixteen dual credit classes that can be taken by students at the high school. Last year a total of 1,189 dual credits were earned by our students.

• The Gooding Alternative Learning Center graduated 12 students this past spring. What an amazing accomplishment!

Due to the support we received from our community through our plant facility levy, we were able to add to our elementary playground, replace the ceiling tiles in the high school gym and this fall and winter new baskets and an updated HVAC system will be installed. We used federal ESSER money to replace part of the elementary /middle school roof. The middle school playground addition was funded through school improvement money received from the Idaho State Department of Education.

I deeply believe in a quality and comprehensive education for all students. The Gooding School District is known for the positive and healthy relationships between staff and students. Thank you for entrusting all of our dedicated staff with the education of the wonderful young people of our community.

I look forward to the adventure ahead!

With great pride, David Carson

death & service notices

Keyla Ivanna Hernandez Nunez, 3 years old, a resident of Wendell, Idaho, left us far too soon on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Boise. A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 17th, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 18th, at 2:00 p.m. at Dermaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel. Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery.

G.R. "Reed" Weaver, 93, a resident of Carey, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. Memorial contributions may be made to: Higher Ground of Blaine County. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.

Kathleen Ann Fields, 78, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at her home in Gooding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.

James Darrell “Jim” Becker, 75, of Boise, Idaho passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023, surrounded by friends and family, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Risen Christ Catholic Community in Boise.

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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, Aug 17 (Rich) Egg Salad Sand w/ Coleslaw

Friday, Aug 18 (Sho) Baked Potato Bar

Monday, Aug 21 (Rich) Baked Ham w/ Mash Potato

Tuesday, Aug 22 (Sho) Pizza & Garlic Bread

Wed, Aug 23 (Sho) Hamburger & Fries w/ Pies

Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)

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

Friday, Aug 18 Fried Chicken w/ Mash Potato

Tuesday, Aug 22 Pork Enchiladas & Corn

Wednesday, Aug 23 Shepherd's Pie w/Homemade Rolls

Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)

Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $6.00

Thursday, Aug 17 Chicken Strips & S.C. Potatoes

Monday, Aug 21 Beef Enchiladas

Tuesday, Aug 22 Breaded Fish & Roast Potatoes

Wednesday, Aug 23 Swedish Meatballs & Noodles

Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)

Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.

Friday, Aug 18... Mac n'Cheese

Monday, Aug 21... Spaghetti

Wednesday, Aug 23... BBQ Burgers

Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)

Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.

Friday, Aug 18... Beef Pot Pie w/ P. Apple Cake

Monday, Aug 21... Meatloaf & Rolls

obituary

Linda Rea Andrus

Linda Rae Andrus, age 67, passed away on the morning of August 10, 2023, in Twin Falls, Idaho, surrounded by her family. She was born September 23, 1955 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Newell Dee and JoAnn Lenore Barzee.

Linda dedicated her professional career as a social worker by working with members of the community who had special needs and also with children with behavior difficulties in the classroom. Linda loved every client she had the opportunity to work with. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and His teachings. Linda also had a love of animals and always had a dog or two at any given time. She found great comfort in always having them by her side and was always found with one while in the community.

Linda is survived by her son Travis Czerna (Brittany) and three sisters Deann, Lorraine, and Julie. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside service will be held in Gooding, Idaho at Elmwood Cemetery, Friday, August 18, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Flowers can be sent to Demaray Funeral Chapel in Gooding, Idaho.

Gayle M Garrett

Gayle M (Meservy) Garrett was born June 20, 1935 in a small house approx. 3 miles East of Shoshone, Idaho. She was the oldest of four children born to Hyrum and Vera Meservy who moved to their land in Dietrich to farm.

Gayle spent all her school years in Dietrich and graduated in 1953. While in the 6th grade she met a boy named Frank Garrett who tossed pieces of gravel at her and her friend and she called him "a freckled face little brat". Who would have guessed that they would be married in 1953? They had four children; three sons and one daughter. She was the angel of the home always.

When they were still in their teens, they leased 80 acres in Dietrich and farmed. Gayle kept house in a little 15-foot trailer parked under trees and took care of their first son. She was a great cook and could make a meal out of anything. Frank would bring in a pheasant or rabbit every time he was down irrigating. Frank was hired by the Idaho Transportation Dept in Sept. 1954. They moved into Shoshone and Gayle became a real housewife with a home. They were married 3 years before they could get a vehicle and Gayle would walk uptown with the kids to one of the stores to shop. Gayle took in "babysitting" at home and sometimes had 11 children to care for at a dollar a day each. She also took in ironing for working women. She sewed her kids’ clothes as they were growing up. Frank says that he never ever heard her complain and in their 70 plus years of marriage, he only saw her angry twice, and only one of those was his fault... he only poured some lemonade on her head just before they were going to a dance (they didn't go). In their first three years after Frank went to work for ITD, he was only home for 7 months. She took care of everything. After they bought their first car, she would even drive with the kids up to the construction areas where Frank was working. She worked at Tupperware for 14 years, at the South Side Market (owned by Virginia Larson), Sun Valley Lodge, Hansen’s Dept Store, and Jerome Floral. She was President of the JC-Etts. She has always been active in the Church and fulfilled many callings. She enjoyed working for 8 ½ years in the Boise Temple. Her family and many close friends know that Gayle is, and has been, a Heavenly Angel sent here to teach her family how to love, care for, and guide them on this earth. We love you...Wife, Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma, and Great-Great Grandma. Gayle is survived by her husband, Frank; her children, Frank and Randa Lee Garrett; Vera and Dennis Dooley; Alan and Barbara Garrett; and David Garrett; and her brother, Udell Meservy of St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hyrum and Vera Meservy; her sister, Emma Krieger; her brother, John LaVon Meservy; and various nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shoshone Ward, Shoshone, Idaho. Funeral service will be held at 11 am, Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shoshone Ward, with a viewing at 10 a.m. Grave dedication will conclude at Shoshone Cemetery.link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com

Margarita Gonzalez Juarez

Our beloved Margarita Gonzalez Juarez passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, due to pancreatic cancer. She was at peace surrounded by her children and family.

Margarita was born in Cerano, Guanajuato Mexico on March 9, 1938, to Martha Lopez and Florencio Juarez. She was the fifth born of six children. Her siblings include her three older sisters - Sabina, Domitilla, Leovegilda, Juana and her younger brother - Ruperto.

She spent her younger years as a child growing up in Guanajuato, Mexico. As a young lady she moved to the Baja California area, where she made her home in Mexicali, Guadalupe, Victoria KM 43. Together with her husband Gregorio they had 10 amazing children - Consuelo, Gloria, Ramiro, Ma. Elena, Ramon, Leticia, Olga, Gregorio Jr. Pablo and Clara Silvia.

Margarita made a living in sales. She had her own store front boutique. From where she sold mercantile, groceries, clothes and jewelry. Once all the family had grown and made their way north Margarita joined the ever-growing group in the Magic Valley, Idaho where the majority of the family had planted roots. It is where Margarita spent the final years of her life, where she enjoyed being pampered by her children and spending time with her grandchildren and great grand-kids. As we sat together to count heads we gathered 109 total descendants from this union, with 2 on the way! What a legacy...

Margarita is survived by: her daughters - Consuelo Gonzalez of Kimberly, Idaho; Gloria Gonzalez of Wendell, Idaho; Leticia (Letty) and Jose Angel Jimenez of Wendell, Idaho; Olga Gonzalez of Twin Falls, Idaho; Maria Elena (Nena) and Curtis Geiger of Buhl, Idaho; Clara Silvia and Jose Luis Orozco of Gooding, Idaho; her sons - Ramon Gonzalez of Twin Falls, Idaho; Pablo and Cassie Gonzalez of Hollister, Idaho; and Gregorio Jr. and Guadalupe Gonzalez of Guadalupe, Victoria, Baja California, Mexico; plus many many grandchildren and great great grands, wonderful in-laws, nieces and nephews and countless friends. To list all the names, we would need a book.

She was preceded in death by: her parents - Martha and Florencio Juarez; by her husbandGregorio Gonzalez; her son - Ramiro Gonzalez; and three grandchildren - Kristine Wytewa, Estevan Lara and Eric Gonzalez.

Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Wendell, Idaho. Interment to follow at the Wendell Cemetery. A gathering was held after the burial at the Wendell American Legion Hall.

"We would like to thank everyone for their love, kindness and support during this difficult time. Plant flowers in memory of grandma and think of her when you see them grow..."

NOTICE OF LIBRARY MEETING AND BUDGET HEARINGS CAMAS COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a meeting of the qualified voters of the above named Library District will be held on the 28th day of August, 2023 at 5:00 PM at the Library in said district, at which meeting there shall be a public hearing on the maintenance and operation budget for the forthcoming Fiscal Year at 5:15 PM. This budget as presently determined by the Board of Trustees is now available in the office of the Library District and will remain available until the hearing, as provided by law. This library meeting and budget hearing is called pursuant to Section 33-2725 Idaho Code as amended.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF BUDGET

FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

WITH CORRESPONDING BUDGET AMOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

USDA Free and Reduced-Price Meal Income Guidelines for the 2023-2024 School Year

Families in Idaho can now view the 2023-2024 income guidelines and apply for free and reduced-price meals for the upcoming school year. Each year, the Idaho State Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs announces the income guidelines for free and reduced-price meals for students in schools operating the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and for free milk in schools operating the Special Milk Program. In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age or disability.

Free and reduced-price meals are available for eligible students, and qualifying schools may offer the Special Milk Program. Eligibility is determined by household size and income, and categorically eligible children qualify for free meal benefits. Qualifying students receive meals or milk without charge, or may pay a reduced price of no more than 40 cents for lunch and 30 cents for breakfast.

Children from households whose income is at or below the following levels are eligible for free or reduced-price meals or special milk program if meals are not offered:

Participants may qualify for reduced price meals if the Participants may qualify for free meals if the household income falls at or below the limits on this chart household income falls at or below the limits on this chart

Free and Reduced-Price Lunch NSLP and Free Provision 2 Breakfast

Camas County School District (Local School District) today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for lunch meals served under the National School Lunch Program. Each school and the office of the Local School District has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The following schools are participating in the National School Lunch and Free Provision 2 Breakfast Programs:

Camas County Schools

INCOME CHART (BEFORE DEDUCTIONS)

Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

Children in households receiving Food Stamps or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Families in Idaho (TAFI), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are eligible for free meals and may submit applications for these children with abbreviated information. Additionally, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. In August, households receiving SNAP or TAFI benefits will be directly certified to receive free meal or milk benefits by a letter from their school advising them of their eligibility for free meal or milk benefits. No other application or verification of eligibility is required for students directly certified.

When identified, the household will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is receiving educational support through migrant, homeless or runaway education, Head Start, or is in court-ordered foster care. Households notified of their children’s eligibility must contact the school if the household chooses to decline the free meal benefits. The household will be notified by the district if the school is operating a Special Provision Option, such as Provision 2 or CEP, which provides free breakfasts and/or lunches to all students.

Households not receiving notification of eligibility for free or reduced priced meals may apply for benefits by completing a confidential application for free or reduced-price meals or free milk. An official at the school will review the confidential application and determine eligibility.

Children in eligible households may receive meal benefits regardless of immigration status, and applications may be submitted anytime during the school year as circumstances change.

Parents or guardians who become unemployed may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals or for free milk during the period of unemployment, provided that the loss of income causes the household income during the period of unemployment to be within the eligibility criteria. Information provided on an application may be verified at any time during the school year. An application cannot be approved unless it contains the following information:

• A Food Stamp, SNAP, or TAFI case number (not Medicaid) for each child or an indication that the household is receiving FDPIR and the signature of an adult household member. OR

• The names of all household members, the amount and source of income received by each household member in the prior month, the signature of an adult household member, the actual number of household members, and the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application (or an indication that the signor has no social security number).

The information on the application may be verified at any time during the school year. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the school official who determines eligibility may discuss the decision with the official. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a written or oral request to the school’s food service hearing officer (contact the school food service office for the name, address, and phone number of the officer) for a hearing on the decision.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Application forms are available to all homes, along with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies of the form are available at each school. The information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school or other program officials.

Households with any member who is receiving Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) or Food Distribution on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are only required to provide the recipient's name, their food stamp, TAFI or FDPIR case number, the student/s name and an adult signature.

For other applicants, the household must list the names of all household members, all household income with the amount, source and frequency of the income received by each household member. If a household member does not have income, the no income box must be checked. An adult signature is required along with the last 4 digits of the adult's social security number. The signature of the adult household member certifies that the information provided is correct.

You may include all foster children's names on a household application with other non-foster children. Foster children are eligible for school meal benefits. Foster children must be the legal responsibility of the welfare agency or the court.

Students who are homeless, runaway or migrant are also eligible for benefits. Household members do not have to be US citizens for students to qualify for benefits.

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.

Under the provisions of free-and-reduced-price meal policy the Determining Official will review the applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official(s) may wish to discuss the decision with the Determining Official(s) on an informal basis. Parents wishing to make a formal appeal may make a request either orally or in writing to the Hearing Official for a hearing on the decision. Jennifer Brown - 610 Solider

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Camas County Planning and zoning Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 5th day of September, 2023 at 7:05pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of this hearing is for the Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the public to consider a request from Kevin Murphy for a Variance to front setbacks found in the Zoning Ordinance. This parcel of land is located approximately 7 miles north of Fairfield in Section 4, Township 1N, Range 14E, Boise Meridian, in Camas County, Idaho. Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm September 4th, 2023 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.

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

Lincoln County, Idaho, will meet on August 28th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church 205 E 5th Street, Shoshone, ID, for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget and making appropriations to each office, department, service agency or institution and fund for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of said budget; and that the following table sets forth the amount appropriated to each department for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, the Current Year, together with amounts expended for Salaries, Benefits, and other expenses during the two previous years by the said deparments. This budget may be viewed in its entirety at the Lincoln County offices at 205 E 5th Street, Shoshone, ID, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To Wit: Cindi Sievers, Lincoln County Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CITY OF RICHFIELD, IDAHO

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, 2023 through September 30, 2024, 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 28, 2023. At said hearing all interested persons may appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted.

Public Hearing notice is hereby given that the Gooding County Board of Commissioners, State of Idaho will meet August 28, 2023 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. at the Gooding County 145 7th Avenue East, Gooding, Idaho for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget for the Gooding Ambulance District 2023-2024 at which time any taxpayer may appear to be heard upon any part of said budget.

FOREGONE STATEMENT: Gooding County Ambulance District intends to include $570 of it's FY2024 budget to meet the demands to maintain a stable financial conditions.

/s/Susan

/s/Mark

/s/Ronald Buhler

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO WILL MEET ON AUGUST 28, 2023 AT THE HOUR OF 10:15 AM AT GOODING COUNTY, 145 7TH AVENUE EAST, GOODING, ID FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AND FIXING A FINAL BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO EACH OFFICE, DEPARTMENT, SERVICE AGENCY OR INSTITUTION AND FUND FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR AT WHICH TIME ANY TAXPAYER MAY APPEAR AND BE HEARD UPON ANY PART OR PARTS OF SAID BUDGET; AND THAT THE FOLLOWING TABLE SETS FORTH THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED TO EACH DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE CURRENT YEAR, TOGETHER WITH THE AMOUNTS EXPENDED FOR "SALARIES", "BENEFITS", AND "OTHER EXPENSES" DURING THE TWO PREVIOUS YEARS BY THE SAID DEPARTMENTS, TO WIT: THE GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 28, 2023 AT THE HOUR OF 10:25 AM, TO RESERVE FORGONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,510 NOT TAKEN FOR THE 2023 TAX YEAR AS FORGONE FOR FUTURE USE.

ESTIMATED REVENUE - GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO

I, Jackie Gill, 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 2023-2024. 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 28, 2023, 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 5:00 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 10th day of August, 2023.

Jackie Gill, CITY CLERK/TREASURER

Who Sets Fire Restrictions

No one person or agency decides when to go into or out of fire restrictions. It is a decision made collaboratively by the agencies responsible for wildland fire protection within the eight dispatch areas. Key stakeholders include the Idaho Department of Lands, the Bureau of Land Management, the USDA Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs/ Tribal representatives.

Fire restrictions impact many facets of land use in Idaho beyond just recreation. This includes forestry operators working in timberland. Fire managers do not take decisions to set or remove restriction lightly.

What Conditions Give Rise to Fire Restrictions

The fire management experts responsible for restrictions consider many different factors, including fire danger rating, fuel moisture measurements, weather outlook, availability of firefighting resources, and whether the number of human-caused wildfires is on the rise.

When the experts determine conditions warrant imposing fire restrictions, the date and time is set for the restrictions to take effect, agencies collaborate on how to notify the public, and a proclamation is signed by the Idaho State Forester, who works for IDL. If conditions rapidly deteriorate, an area can move from no restrictions directly to Stage 2.

When conditions improve, fire managers reduce or entirely remove fire restrictions for an area.

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: ) Case No.

EUGENE SWENSON and ) CV24-23-392

MARILYN SWENSON, ) NOTICE TO Decedent. ) CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Vernon Swenson has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent(s) 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 Vernon Swenson, 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 18th day of July, 2023. Craig D. Hobdey

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 28th day of Aug, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review a request by P&W LLC to approve a Minor Subdivision application for 4 lots located in Section 4, Township 1N, Range 14E, Boise Meridian, in Camas County, Idaho and to receive comment as to whether or not the Application and Final Plat complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. At the scheduled time, the Board shall review the Application, receive the Administrator’s report, and consider any comments from concerned persons and agencies relative to the development of the Subdivision.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm Aug 25th, 2023 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 28th day of Aug, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of the public hearing is to review a request by Markon LLC to approve a Minor Subdivision application for 4 lots located in Section 10 & 15, Township 4N, Range 13E, Boise Meridian, in Camas County, Idaho and to receive comment as to whether or not the Application and Final Plat complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. At the scheduled time, the Board shall review the Application, receive the Administrator’s report, and consider any comments from concerned persons and agencies relative to the development of the Subdivision.

Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm Aug 25th, 2023 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.

Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 For the City of Fairfield, Idaho

A public hearing, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-I 002, will be held for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The hearing will be held at the City Office Meeting Room, 407 Soldier Road, Fairfield, Idaho at 7:05 p.m. on August 17th, 2023. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed City Budget in detail are available at the Fairfield City Office during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays). City Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodations for disabilities related to the budget documents or to the hearing, please contact the City office at 764-2333, at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. The proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget is shown below as FY 2023-2024 proposed expenditures and revenues, which have been tentatively approved by the City Council and entered in detail in the Journal of Proceedings.

2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024

CITY OF GOODING

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24

A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO Idaho Code 50-1002 will be held for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The hearing will be held at City Hall, 308 5th Ave West, Gooding Idaho at 6:15 p.m. on August 21, 2023. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed City budget in detail are available at City Hall during regular office hours. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodations for disabilities related to the budget documents or to the hearing, please contact City Hall, 934-5669 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. The proposed FY 2023-24 budget is shown below as FY2024 proposed budget expenditures and revenues.

Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar Number 7766

Benjamin J. Mann, Bar Number 10198

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

300 W. Main St., Ste. 150 - Boise, ID 83702

Phone: 801-355-2886 Facsimile: 801-328-9714

lewis@hwmlawfirm.com

Attorney for Plaintiff | HWM File No. ID21216

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GOODING

KeyBank National Association, Plaintiff,

v.

THE HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF NOTICE OF KENNETH M. HICKMAN, AKA KENNETH SHERIFF'S HICKMAN, deceased; THE HEIRS AND SALE DEVISEES OF PATTIE LYNNE HICKMAN, Case No.: AKA PATTI HICKMAN, deceased; CV24-23-00057 and DOES 1-10, unknown claimants to the property commonly known as 370 East Orchard Street, Hagerman, ID 83332, Defendants.

Under and by virtue of a Writ of Special Execution issued in the above-entitled action on the 3rd day of July, 2023, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property:

Situated in the County of Gooding, State of Idaho: the North OneHalf of Lots 1 and 2, Block 56 of Hagerman Townsite, Gooding County, Idaho, according to the plat thereof, recorded in the office of the County Recorder of said County.

Property Address: 370 E Orchard St, Hagerman, ID 83332

Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of August, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the back parking lot of the Gooding County Courthouse at 624 Main Street, Gooding, ID 83330, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff`s judgment, with interest and costs.

The highest bidder must tender to the Sheriff the full bid amount, in the form of a cashier`s check, at the time of sale. The sale is made without any warranty whatsoever, including but not limited to any warranty as to title, liens, possession, taxes, encumbrances, or condition of the property.

The purchaser will be entitled to a deed for the premises so sold at the expiration of the six-month redemption period.

The Sheriff will give possession, but does not guarantee clear title nor continue possessory right to the purchaser.

Dated this 2nd day of August, 2023. By:

Shaun Gough Gooding County Sheriff

The proposed expenditures and revenues for fiscal year 2023-24 have been tentatively approved by the City Council and entered in detail in the Journal of Proceedings. Publication dates for the notice of the public hearing are August 9 & 16, 2023 in the Courier News. Hollye Lierman, City Clerk

NOTICE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ELECTION

Pursuant to the laws of the State of Idaho and the Bond Election Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Joint School District No. 312, Lincoln and Jerome Counties, State of Idaho (the "District"), adopted on June 13, 2023, notice is hereby given that a General Obligation Bond Election will be held in the District on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, beginning at the hour of 8:00 A.M. and closing at the hour of 8:00 P.M. on said date, on the question of whether the District shall be empowered to issue general obligation school bonds of said District in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,200,000, to be repaid no later than twenty (20) years from the date of issuance thereof.

Said election shall be held at the regular polling places for elections in Lincoln and Jerome Counties, Idaho, [or by mail], as indicated below:

Shoshone Precinct: Lincoln County Community Center, 201 S. Beverly Street Shoshone, ID 83352

North Shoshone Precinct: Shoshone City & Rural Fire Department No. 2, 702 W. 620 N. Shoshone, ID 83352

Richfield Precinct: Mail Ballot Only, 205 E. 5th Street Shoshone, ID 83352

Dietrich Precinct: Mail Ballot Only, 205 E. 5th Street Shoshone, ID 83352

Kimama Precinct: Mail Ballot Only, 205 E. 5th Street Shoshone, ID 83352

Early Voting/Absentee: 205 E. 5th Street (Clerk’s Office) Shoshone, ID 83352

Sample ballots are available at the office of the Lincoln County Clerk, 205 E. 5th Street Shoshone, ID 83352 and www.lincolncountyid.us. For accessibility information contact Clerk’s office at 208-886-7641.

The District proposes to issue general obligation school bonds of said District in the principal amount of up to $8,200,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of (i) acquiring and constructing a new entrance, administrative office and extension to the elementary school, (ii) renovating and remodeling the high school, including modifications to the entrance, acquiring and construction office additions and security enhancements, (iii) acquiring and constructing a new multipurpose facility, and (iv) renovating other existing school facilities, and costs and expenses related thereto, such bonds to become due in such installments as may be fixed by the Board.

The following information is required by Idaho Code 34-913:

The interest rate anticipated on the proposed bond issue is 3.91% per annum. The total amount estimated to be repaid over the life of the bonds, based on the anticipated interest rate, is $8,543,818, consisting of $8,200,000 in principal and $3,833,546 of interest, less $3,489,728 in estimated bond levy equalization payments. The term of the bonds will not exceed twenty (20) years from the date of issuance.

The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed bond levy is a tax of $127.86 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.

As of August 29, 2023, the total existing bonded indebtedness of the District, including interest accrued, is $0.00.

Cindi Sievers, Lincoln County Clerk

published: August 16 and 24, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Commissioners of the Richfield Cemetery Maintenance District. The Public Hearing of the Proposed Budget of said District for the FY 2023-2024, will be held August 24, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. at Lu Ann Swainston residence 240 E. Latah Avenue, Richfield, Lincoln County, Idaho.

PROPOSED

2023-2024

LuAnn Swainston Secretary Richfield Cemetery District published on August 16 & 23, 2023

CITY OF SHOSHONE, IDAHO

FAIR HOUSING RESOLUTION - RESOLUTION# 2021-07

LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS OF the City of Shoshone that discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status in the sale, rental, advertising, leasing or financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing or in the provision of brokerage services is prohibited by Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act (Federal Fair Housing Law) and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.

It is the policy of the City of Shoshone to encourage equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status. Therefore, the City does hereby pass the following Resolution.

BE IT RESOLVED that within available resources the City will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, handicap, or familial status to seek equity under federal and state laws by referring them to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Compliance Division.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City shall publicize this Resolution and through this publicity shall encourage owners of real estate, real estate brokers and sellers, rental owners, rental property manager, lenders, developers, builders, home buyers, and renters to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal Fair Housing Law and amendments and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances.

SAID FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM will at a minimum include: 1) publicizing this resolution; 2) posting applicable fair housing information in prominent public areas; 3) providing fair housing information to the public; 4) preparing a fair housing assessment; and 5) declaring April as Fair Housing Month.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This resolution shall take effect November 16, 2021.

Attest: Dena Mabbutt, City Clerk Dan Pierson, Mayor