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Fair Season Coming to an End
This year Gooding County Fair Parade was led by Grand Marshal John "Paul" Koonce. At 90 plus years, Paul has been an important part of the Gooding community for decades.
After serving in the Korean War, Paul met his wife June in 1971. Together they ended up finding a home in Gooding, Idaho, where they put their talents to good work provided music for all kinds of celebrations. Paul also served as the Legion Commander for Post 30 and was an active member of the Elks Lodge #1745. These days, he continues to serve the community at the Gooding Senior Center by making sure his fellow senior citizens have what they need - food, walkers, and friendship.
For our some of our 4-H/FFA youth, the season is not quite over and they will be showing at the Twin Falls County Fair in Filer. Interview judging will take place this Saturday and on Tuesday afternoon (August 27), the events begin with the poultry show, followed by horse, rabbits, goats, steers, and the Longhorn show on Wednesday, August 28th. Check out the Twin Falls Fair webpage for more dates and times. (bottom photo from Leah Scott)
New Rules for Bear Hunters
Idaho Fish and Game Commission recently approved temporary rules for black bear hunting in Idaho that include new requirements for bear baiting and a mandatory bear identification course for hunters.
Starting September 1st, any person placing bait to hunt black bears, hunting at a bait site, or witnessing the use of a bait site by a grizzly bear, must immediately report the presence of a grizzly bear at a bait station...
Graduates Can Use ISAT Scores For College Admissions
The 2024/25 academic year is starting and for the first time, the Idaho State Board of Education’s Idaho Campus Choice program will incorporate Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) results as part of the methodology used to determine whether graduating high school seniors are eligible for guaranteed acceptance to four, six or all eight of Idaho’s public higher education institutions.
Idaho Campus Choice, formerly known as Direct Admissions, guarantees acceptance to Idaho’s public institutions based on grade point average (GPA) or 11th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Math ISAT scores.
The policy changes means students who score either proficient or advanced (Level 3 or 4) on their 11th grade ELA and Math ISAT tests, or who earn a GPA of 3.0 or above, will soon receive a letter accepting them to all eight of Idaho’s public institutions. Using ISAT scores gives another pathway for students to be included in the Idaho Campus Choice program.
Research shows that 12 percent of Level 3 ELA and Math ISAT students had GPAs lower than 3.0. It also shows that 65 percent of Level 3 ELA and Math ISAT students went on to enroll in college immediately after high school and 76 percent returned to college within one year.
“Students who score Level 3 and 4 on the ISAT in ELA and Math are proficient, and we want to expand their opportunities for postsecondary success,” State Board President Dr. Linda Clark said.
In late September, high school seniors will receive their Idaho Campus Choice letters informing them if they have been guaranteed acceptance to either to four, six, or all eight of Idaho’s public higher education institutions. Their next step is to use Apply Idaho to select the institution(s) where they would like to enroll.
Visit the Idaho Campus Choice website for more information about the program.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
On August 28, 2024, the City of Fairfield will hold a public meeting to gather public comments on the proposed construction of a new 4-H Barn in the City Park. The size of the new building will be 100' by 100" by 29' high, and will be located approximately in the same place as the current barn.
The meeting will be held at the Camas Senior & Community Center (129 Willow Avenue West) at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and give comment.
Beware of Phone Scam Targeting Taxpayers
Make sure you have the correct phone number when calling the Idaho State Tax Commission. Scammers are using a phone number that's similar to the Tax Commission's number. When taxpayers misdial and call the fraudulent number, scammers try to trick callers into giving out personal information.
"It's important to verify the authenticity of any communication before providing personal information or making any payments," Tax Commission Chairman Jeff McCray said. "You can check our website to make sure the contact information you have is accurate."
The toll-free number for the Tax Commission call center is (800) 972-7660. To confirm that the contact information you have is correct, visit the Idaho State Tax Commission's official website at tax.idaho.gov/contact.
Business Email Compromise Cybercrime Prevention Event for Small Businesses
WaFd Bank and the Idaho Department of Finance’s (IDOF) Financial Innovation Lab (FIL) are partnering to host a FIL Speaker Series Event for Idaho small businesses and the public focusing on “Business Email Compromise” (BEC) cybercrime at 2 pm on Thursday August 22nd at the Riverside Hotel. The event will be immediately followed by a meet and greet reception with event participants.
The goal of the event is to provide Idahoans and Idaho small businesses with pertinent information that they can use to protect themselves from becoming victims of BEC scams that cost Idahoans over $17 million in known losses last year. Expert speakers will discuss key BEC trends, prevention strategies, and incident response best practices. The discussion will be led by leaders from WaFd Bank and members of the IDOF FIL Emerging Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC), which recently completed research on BEC fraud scams and potential solutions.
“BEC fraud scams continue to plague Idaho small businesses/individuals and remain one of the most successful and costliest forms of cybercrime. This event will arm Idahoans with the knowledge and strategies they require to defend their businesses and financial assets from illicit actors, while also highlighting the ETAC’s tremendous work identifying potential solutions for BEC fraud scams,” said IDOF FIL ETAC Chair Edward Vasko.
Those interested in attending, can use the following link to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ protecting-idaho-small-businesses-from-business-email-compromise-tickets-948029340277 . Space is limited and the event is filling up quickly, so please register as soon as possible.
☞ 2024 Farmers markets
Gooding’s Tuesday Market: 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the corner of 13th Avenue and Main Street (just south of the LDS church). Market manager is Mel Gallup (208-358-2027).
Hagerman Farmers Market: has moved to the Hagerman RV Village on the north end of town. They are open every Sunday from 9 to 2 at the Hagerman City Park. If you have questions, call Cindy Brooks at 208-539-7664.
Lincoln County Farmers Market: open every Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse Lawn. For more information, call 808-285-8255 or goto lincolncofarmersmarket.com
Cup of Tee by
"Siri, please play my favorite hits list number 42."
It's pretty amazing when you can talk to your radio and it produces the music you want to hear. Talking to your radio goes back about 120 years.
In 1901 the telegraph inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, installed a wireless telegraph into a Thornycroft steam powered wagon to create a mobile military message center. It played only telegraph messages but, in a sense, it was voice to machine messaging.
In 1904, Lee de Forest invented the vacuum tube. This tube allowed the catch and transfer of electromagnetic waves. Through Lee's research he was able to create ways to capture audio to transfer as well, making it possible to reproduce sound for motion pictures.
The 1920s brought electric (battery operated) radios into the homeplace. Chevrolet, in order to out pace the rival Ford Motor Company, installed a radio in a car in 1922. It was basically a home radio placed in a car. The system nearly took up the whole back seat area. Needless to say, this expensive addition to a motor vehicle was tabled... for a while.
The Roaring 20s found people really liking the radio. The Depression slowed 'radio in car' production but not the desire to listen to the radio.
The Galvin Brothers produced the Motorola
Tee Hurd
radio in 1928. This combining the names of motor and Victrola (an early home audio) produced the first mass produced car radio. Until this time most of the battery operated equipment was from the Philadelphia Battery Company (Philco).
The battery would heat the tubes and produce sound. Separate batteries were used to create power other than the vehicle battery. This reduced engine noise feedback. The process to unify the motor battery and the radio battery by using transistors and inverters sent the car radio to unstoppable demands.
Ford put a radio in its 1933 model cars. It became an industry standard. In the early 1930s many states passed legislation banning car radios. In 1934, 56% of the population thought the radio distracted drivers. By 1946, 9 million cars had radios, and by 1963 half of all cars had radios.
Today, nearly 65% of music received and news comes from the car radio. And to think... talking to your radio started with a telegraph and a vacuum tube.
This is my “Cup of Tee” on the move with the car radio.
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 22 (Rich) Tuna Salad Sandwich w/ Pie
Friday, Aug 23 (Sho) Baked Tilapia w/ Scallop Potato
Monday, Aug 26 (Rich) Baked Ham w/ Scalloped Potatoes
Tuesday, Aug 27 (Sho) Taco Salad
Wed, Aug 28 (Sho) Fish Sticks w/ Potato Salad
Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays for Lunch
Friday, Aug 23 Kielbasa Pototo Skillet
Tuesday, Aug 27 Biscuits & Gravy
Wednesday, Aug 28 Beef Nachos w/ Bean & Rice
Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)
Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $6.00
Thursday, Aug 22 BBQ Meatballs
Monday, Aug 26 Beef Enchilada w/ Beans & Rice
Tuesday, Aug 27 Honey Mustard Chicken
Wednesday, Aug 28 Sloppy Joes w/ Chips
Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)
Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Friday, Aug 23... Cheeseburgers
Monday, Aug 26... Taco Salad
Wednesday, Aug 28... Chicken Fried Steak
Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)
Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.
Friday, Aug 23... Lasagna & Garlic Bread
Monday, Aug 26... Beef Stroganoff & Blueberry Muffins
This Week’s Sudoku Puzzle Answers
Puzzle #1 - Easy
Open Primaries Bill Introduced In Congress
Jason Mercier - Mountain States Policy Center
The debate about open primaries may soon occur in the halls of Congress. A group of bipartisan lawmakers last month introduced the “Let America Vote Act of 2024” to require open primaries for state and federal elections across the country.
According to the bill: “It is the sense of Congress that the right of a citizen of the United States to vote in any taxpayer-funded election for public office shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on the grounds of political party affiliation or lack thereof.”
● Here is what the sponsors said about why they introduced the national open primaries bill:
“This commonsense reform is not political or controversial. It ensures every US citizen, regardless of political affiliation, has the unequivocal right to vote while reinforcing election integrity by strictly prohibiting non-citizens from participating in tax-payer funded elections.” – Rep. Fitzpatrick (PA-1)
“Participating in our democracy is a central right of citizens, and voters unaffiliated with any political party deserve to have their voices heard throughout the entire political process.” – Rep. Golden (ME-2)
“The right to vote is reserved solely for American citizens. I am pleased to co-lead this legislation to codify this commonsense principle and safeguard our elections from unconstitutional non-citizen voting.” – Rep. Garbarino (NY-2)
“Good ideas come from both sides of the aisle, so Americans shouldn’t be denied the right to vote for the candidate of their choosing because they aren’t affiliated with a political party.” – Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3)
● Sponsors of the “Let America Vote Act of 2024” described the bill’s features this way:
“The right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any taxpayer-funded election for public office shall not be denied or abridged on the grounds of political party affiliation or lack thereof.
No person who is not a citizen shall be permitted or granted the right to vote in any taxpayerfunded election for public office held by or in the United States or any State.”
Notably, this federal bill does not require the controversial use of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Open primaries and RCV are two very different things.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), “primaries can be categorized as closed, partially closed, partially open, open to unaffiliated voters, open or multi-party.” Here is how NCSL classifies each state’s primary system.
Multi-Party Primaries (Including Top-Two and Similar Systems) – 5 states (Alaska, California, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Washington): “A small but growing number of states hold a single primary in which all candidates, regardless of party, are listed on a single ballot.”
Puzzle #2 - Hard
Open Primaries – 15 states (Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Wisconsin): “In an open primary, voters choose which party’s ballot to vote, but this decision is private and does not register the voter with that party.”
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death & service notices
Jo Ann Walker, 80, a resident of Hagerman, passed away at her home on August 18, 2024. Cremations arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel.
Donald Jeffery Lewis, 57, a resident of Hagerman, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 in Bliss. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
Rochelle Lema, 82, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Shoshone Chapel.
obituary
Ryver Rain Carole Milloy
Ryver unexpectedly passed away on July 28, 2024 at the age of 14. She was born on January 3, 2010 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Ryver was a very smart 4.0 student who had never missed a day of school. She was on the honor roll every quarter.
She loved music at a young age. She played three different saxophones, two guitars, the keyboard, and was learning the piano and violin by teaching herself. She begun writing her own music. She was a very talented musician.
Some of her favorite things were macaroni and cheese, cottage cheese, the color yellow, Disney movies and visiting Disneyland. She had also visited Disney World. Ryver loved to read. In 2nd grade she had read 100 books in the Accelerated Reading Program.
Ryver had a deep faith in God and those that knew her were always able to ask her questions about God and the Bible. She often gave out Bibles to others when they wanted to know more about Jesus, her Savior. She attended church camp each year since 1st grade. The last year she was a counselor-in-training. She loved Jesus and loved others, just as God loved her.
Ryver liked roller skating, rock climbing and swimming. She also liked car races and concerts. Halloween was one of her favorite holidays because she could design her own costume. After each Halloween, she would start working on the next year’s costume. She was a talented artist. She could draw anything she set her mind to. She entered some of her drawings or paintings in the fair the past several years and won awards. Harry Potter and Frozen were her favorite movies at an early age.
From age 4, she wanted to be a doctor, a clown, a mattress tester, a race car driver, a scientist, a forensic detective, and most recently, a music teacher. She was a friend to anyone and a protector of the underdog and the bullied.
Ryver Loved Life.
She is survived by her mother – Cecelia Milloy; father – Dustin Jones; grandfather – Dave Horton; grandmother – Kim Milloy; great-grandmother – Carole Barnett; uncle – Tiger and aunt Deena Barnett; cousins – Casey Barnett (Jon Nagel), Cody and Maegan Barnett, MakinLee Moon, Cierra Barnett, Alexis and Conner Barnett, and Aleah and Hot Rod Jones. When Ryver’s great-grandfather passed away, Calvin Reile stepped in to be her dad. She loved him unconditionally and he was her hero. They had an exceptional bond. She is preceded in death by her great-grandfather - Delbert Barnett and her aunt - Denise Barnett.
For those wishing to reach out or donate in Ryver Milloy’s memory, an account has been set up in her name at Umpqua Bank, and all donations will go to the Gooding High School Music Department in her memory.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Gooding High School Multi-Purpose Room. Burial followed at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.
Cards and donations may be sent to: 5th Avenue Church, PO Box 543, Gooding, Idaho 83330 or Demaray Funeral Service 737 Main St. Gooding, Idaho 83330.
Hot August Tuesdays Free Concert
Hagerman City Park
Music 6-8 pm
Polish Dogs, ice cold soda and beer, Raffles. Bring a chair, the kids and your granny, and sit back and enjoy.
Gooding: 345 Main St, Gooding Twin Falls: 2732 Kimberly Rd, Twin Falls Fairfield: 516 Solider Rd, Fairfield (by appt. only) Home, Auto, Life, Commercial, & Farm & Ranch
Open Primaries Bill
Open to Unaffiliated Voters – 7 states (Arizona, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Rhode Island): “Many states allow unaffiliated voters to participate in any party primary they choose, but do not allow voters who are registered with one party to vote in another party’s primary.”
Partially Open – 4 states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio): “This system permits voters to cross party lines, but their ballot choice may be regarded as a form of registration with the corresponding party.”
Partially Closed – 9 states (Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and West Virginia): “In this system, state law permits political parties to choose whether to allow unaffiliated voters or voters not registered with the party to participate in their nominating contests before each election cycle.”
Closed Primaries – 10 states (Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wyoming): “In general, a voter seeking to vote in a closed primary must be a registered party member.”
While there are many examples of states with open primaries, currently only Alaska and Maine use Ranked Choice Voting for statewide elections. Alaska voters narrowly adopted RCV in 2020 by 50.55%, but its use has been so controversial that Alaskans this fall will have the opportunity to repeal it with the certification of a new ballot measure.
Both Washington’s Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and Montana’s Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen have spoken out against ranked choice voting, with Hobbs saying “ranked-choice voting adds a layer of complexity to voting that threatens to disenfranchise people who aren’t experts at the process.”
As expressed by the sponsors of the “Let America Vote Act of 2024,” it is important to remember that taxpayer-funded elections don’t belong to private political groups. Moving our election systems to a clean open primary is a debate worth having. Adopting open primaries, however, should not be limited to a take-it-or-leave-it proposition tied to the controversy of Ranked Choice Voting.
ORDINANCE 303
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF 1,978,752 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSE AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho.
Section 1: That the sum of $1,978,752, be, and the same is appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024
Section 2: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows:
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
Power/Old Library
Power/Parks
Power/Caboose
Utilities-Street Lights
Utilities-Fire Dept
Utilities-Shop/Office
Office Telephone
Bldg Repairs/Maint
Office Equip Rep/Maint
Arbor Day Grant
Building Fund
Liability Insurance
Workers Comp
Building Inspector
P & Z Administrator
Outside Facility Use
Interfund Transfer/Gen/High
Membership Dues/Fees
Caboose
Law Enforcement
Youth Programs
Legal & Accounting
Garbage Services
$400
$250
$250
$9,500
$1,545
$6,000
$3,850
$13,000
$2,000
$300
$3,790
$7,668
$2,123
$3,340
$10,020
$800
$25,000
$4,000
$7,940
$16,500
$3,000
$20,000
STREET FUND
$1,800 Fuel
Propane
Shop Supplies
Fire Department
Office Supp/Postage
Codification Expense
$6,000
$2,700
$4,000
$118,216
$4,000
$1,500
Sidewalk Grant $717,480
& Meals
Deductible
Section 3: That a general tax levy on all taxable property within the City of Fairfield be levied in an amount allowed by law for the general purposes for said City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024.
Section 4: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval and publication in one issue of the Courier News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Fairfield, and the official newspaper of said City.
Passes under suspension of rules upon which a roll call vote was taken and duly enacted an Ordinance of the City of Fairfield, Camas County, Idaho at a convened meeting of the City of Fairfield City Council held on the 15th day of August, 2024.
City of Fairfield - Terry S Lee
ATTEST: Sonja Chrysler, City Clerk
...New Rules for Bear Hunters continued
...to a Fish and Game regional office. Hunters must stop hunting over that bait site for the remainder of that specific hunting season. The bait site may not be rebaited, and must be removed as soon as it’s safe and feasible. For example, if a grizzly visits a bait site during spring season for the remainder of the spring season but could be replaced for fall season.
Starting Jan. 1, 2025: Anyone hunting black bears in Idaho must show proof of taking a bear identification test to help them differentiate between black bears and grizzly bears. Details on how hunters can take a test and show proof will be provided before the new rule takes effect. These are temporary rules that will still go through a formal rulemaking process and include public comment.
Idaho is seeking removal of grizzlies from federal Endangered Species Act protection, and part of the delisting process reviews state regulatory measures rules to protect grizzlies if federal protection is lifted. For decades the Commission has prohibited black bear hunters from using bait in occupied grizzly bear recovery areas in the Panhandle and Greater Yellowstone area. Idaho’s case for delisting is even stronger by having these additional rules in place.
There is no hunting season for grizzlies in Idaho, and grizzly bear death from hunter misidentification is a rare occurrence and has not prevented the remarkable growth and expansion of Idaho’s Grizzly bear population.
Idaho’s grizzly population is increasing, and grizzly bears may wander long distances through areas where people don’t expect to encounter them.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ~ 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, 2024, through September 30, 2025, 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 6:00 P.M. on August 28, 2024. At said hearing all interested people may appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted.
2023-2024
Dated this 9th day of August 2024. Jackie Gill, CITY CLERK/TREASURER published on August 14 & 21, 2024
Citizens are invited to attend the budget hearing on August 28, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. (prior date was posted as August 12, 2024) 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the above-mentioned meeting should contact the Richfield City Office seven days prior to the meeting at 180 W. Lincoln Avenue, Richfield, Idaho. 208 487-2755.
APPOINTMENT HOURS:
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Levin, MD • Dean Rodemack, PA-C • Bryce Bennion, Pharm.D (Sliding Scale fees available)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Commissioners of the Dietrich Cemetery District. The Public Hearing of the Proposed Budget of said District for the fiscal year 2024-2025, will be held Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dietrich Fire Station 170 W North Rail St, Dietrich, Lincoln County, Idaho. PROPOSED BUDGET FY
Commissioners: Jeff Weber-Chairman Lyle Towne JoLyn Churchill-Secretary Frank Power
GOODING COUNTY BUDGET HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO WILL MEET ON AUGUST 28, 2024 AT THE HOUR OF 10:15AM AT GOODING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROOM, 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 20242025 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 2024-2025 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:
GOODING AMBULANCE DISTRICT 2024-2025
Public Hearing notice is hereby given that the Gooding County Board of Commissioners, State of Idaho will meet August 26, 2024 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. at the Gooding County Courthouse, 145 7th Ave, Gooding, ID for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget for the Gooding Ambulance District 2024-2025 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 $5,856 of it's FY2025 budget to meet the demands to maintain a stable financial conditions.
ESTIMATED REVENUE
Cash Carry over 210,493.00
Fees & Other Revenue 625,000.00
Property Tax Replacement 5,286.00
Grant 350,000.00
516,458.00
1,707,237.00
PROPOSED BUDGET
Gooding County Board of Commissioner: Susan Bolton ~ Mark Bulduc ~ Ronald Buhler
FY2025 ESTIMATED REVENUE - GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO
GOODING COUNTY NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE
Pursuant to Idaho Code §34-1405, notice is hereby given for the candidate filing deadline for election to be held on November 5, 2024. The required Declaration of Candidacy and Petition of Candidacy forms must be filed with the taxing district office listed below on or before August 30, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. Forms are available at the taxing district office or at the Gooding County Clerk’s Office, 624 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho. Individuals who run as write-in candidates must file a Declaration of Intent no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 6, 2024. Declaration of Filing Deadline: August 30, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.
Election Date: November 5, 2024
Name & Address of Taxing District
GOODING SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT 820 MAIN STREET, GOODING, IDAHO 83330
Denise Gill, Gooding County Clerk
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ) Case # CV32-24-00146 ) NOTICE TO CLINT EUGENE BRAMMER, ) CREDITORS Deceased. ) (I.C. 15-3-801)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ginger Jennings-Watkins has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent, or the estate 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 be presented to Philip A. Brown, of the firm BROWN LAW OFFICE, PLLC, 130 Fourth Avenue West, Gooding, Idaho, 83330, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.
DATED this 24th day of July 2024.
BROWN LAW OFFICE, PLLC - by Philip A. Brown
LINCOLN COUNTY, IDAHO NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE
Pursuant to Idaho Code §34-1405, notice is hereby given for the Nonpartisan Candidate filing deadline for the General Election to be held on November 5, 2024. The required Declaration of Candidacy forms must be filed with the Lincoln County Clerk, 111 West B Street, Ste. C, Shoshone, ID 83352, no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 30, 2024. Forms are available at Lincoln County Clerk’s office and online at www.lincolncountyid.gov.
Nonpartisan Declaration of Candidacy Filing Deadline: August 30, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Lincoln County offices for election:
Lincoln County Commissioner- District 1 – 2 years
Lincoln County Commissioner- District 3 – 4 years
Lincoln County Sheriff- 4 years
Cindi Sievers, Lincoln County Clerk
Lincoln County Prosecutor- 4 Years published on August 21, 2024
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ) Case # CV32-24-00159 ) NOTICE TO ROBERT ROSS, ) CREDITORS Deceased. ) (I.C. 15-3-801)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Andrea L. Smith has been appointed personal representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent, or the estate 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 be presented to Philip A. Brown, of the firm BROWN LAW OFFICE, PLLC, 130 Fourth Avenue West, Gooding, Idaho, 83330, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.
DATED this 24th day of July 2024.
BROWN LAW OFFICE, PLLC - by Philip A. Brown
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
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 26th day of August, 2024 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. 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 2024-2025 WITH CORRESPONDING BUDGET AMOUNTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Dated August 12, 2024
Stephanie Jewett, Librarian Camas County District Library Camas County, Idaho
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY the Board of Commissioners of the Dietrich Cemetery District. The Public Hearing of the Proposed Budget of said District for the fiscal year 2024-2025, will be held Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dietrich Fire Station 170 W North Rail St, Dietrich, Lincoln County, Idaho.
PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2024-2025
Combo Hunter & Bowhunter Education Class Offered in Salmon
An instructor-led hunter & bowhunter combination course is scheduled Aug. 26-30, from 5-9 pm each evening in Salmon. This course will certify students in both hunter and bowhunter education and is designed for youth 9 years of age or anyone new to hunting. girl looks at a rifle during a hunter education class January 2014
The course will be held at the Idaho Fish and Game office at 99 Highway 93 North. Space is limited and advanced registration is required by registering online or by visiting any Fish and Game office. For more information, contact the Salmon Regional office at (208) 756-2271.
Anyone born after January 1, 1975, must complete a hunter education course as a prerequisite to purchasing an Idaho hunting license. Before someone is eligible to purchase an archery permit, all bowhunters ages 9 and older must possess a valid hunting license and show proof they have completed an approved bowhunter education course or show evidence of having been licensed for an archery-only hunt in Idaho or another state.
GOODING FIRE DISTRICT ~ ORDINANCE No. 2024-01
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE GOODING FIRE DISTRICT, IDAHO, ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $978,861.00 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE GOODING FIRE DISTRICT FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Gooding Fire District, Gooding County, Idaho as follows:
Section 1: That the sum of $978,861.00 be, and the same is appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the Gooding Fire District, Gooding County, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024. Section 2: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows:
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
Commissioners: Jeff Weber-Chairman Lyle Towne JoLyn Churchill-Secretary Frank Power
Section 3: That the tax levy of $834,783.00 on all taxable property within the Gooding Fire District be levied in an amount allowed by law for the general purposes for said District, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024.
Section 4: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 5: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval and publication in one issue of The Camas Courier, a newspaper of general circulation in the Magic Valley, and the official newspaper of said District.
PASSED under suspension of rules, upon which a roll call vote was taken and duly enacted an Ordinance of the Gooding Fire District, Gooding County, Idaho at a convened meeting of the Gooding Fire District Board of Commissioners held on the 9th day of August, 2024.
Jase Stockham - Chairman Attest: Hollye Lierman - Secretary
INVITATION TO BID
Gooding Jt. School Dist. #231 is accepting bids for the lease of approximately 30 acres of farm ground. The lease is for two years with the option of extending the lease an additional two years.
For complete bid specifications, procedures and information, contact the School District Office at 507 Idaho Street, Gooding, ID 83330 or phone (208) 934-4321.
Bids must be sent or delivered to the Gooding School Dist. Office, 507 Idaho Street, Gooding, Idaho and will be received until 12:00 pm. on September 3, 2024. The Board of Trustees will award the bid during the meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024.
Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept or reject any, and all bids. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before the award of the Contract, unless award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty days.
Lisa Astorquia - Board Clerk
NOTICE OF LIBRARY MEETING & BUDGET HEARING
GOODING PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT a meeting of the qualified voters of the above-named Library District will be held on the 26th day of August 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the library in said district, at which meeting there shall be a public hearing on the proposed maintenance and operation budget for the forthcoming Fiscal Year, October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. 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.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF PROPOSED BUDGET
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
REVENUE 2024-2025
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Dated July 31, 2023 Cindy Bigler - Library Director Gooding Public Library District Gooding, Idaho
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Budget for the WENDELL CEMETERY MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Wendell Cemetery; a public hearing will be conducted by the Board of Commissioners of the Wendell Cemetery Maintenance District on the proposed budget for October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. At said hearing all interested persons may appear and show cause, if any, why said proposed budget should not be adopted.
The following proposed budget of the Wendell Cemetery Maintenance District for the above named period may be examined at 501 West Avenue B, Wendell, Idaho, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 10-12:00 and 1-4:00 PM:
Public Notice of Budget Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Hagerman Cemetery District Commissioners will hold Public Hearing regarding the Fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. It will be held Aug. 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Hagerman Cemetery office 360 Cemetery Road, Hagerman Idaho 83332.
Util-Electricity/Irrig
Submitted this 14th day of August, 2024
Karen Isaacson, Clerk
Wendell Cemetery Maintenance District
(Published in Courier News-Legals August 21, 2024)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-6509 & 67-6511, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Camas County Planning and zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., Fairfield, ID 83327 on the 3rd day of September, 2024 at 7:05pm or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
The purpose of this hearing is for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the public to consider a request from Andrew Brackman for a Conditional Use Permit for an Airport/Landing strip. The proposed location for this facility is approximately 2 miles north and 11 miles west from the intersection of U.S. 20 and Soldier Road, Fairfield, ID. This parcel of land is located in Section 2, Township 1S, Range 12E, Boise Meridian, in Camas County, Idaho.
Written comments will be received by the Planning and Zoning Administrator until 5:00 pm August 30th, 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.
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► The City of Gooding is looking to fill a full time position on the Streets Department. The position is 40 hours per week. Pay begins at $17-$21/hr depending on experience. PERSI retirement, health insurance, dental insurance, HRA and other benefits included. High School diploma or GED equivalency and CDL are required. Pre-employment drug & alcohol test is also required. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 308 5th Ave W, Gooding, Id.
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► Richfield Highway District #3 is seeking a Full-time Road Maintenance Employee. Employee will perform manual tasks in road maintenance, repair of roads, right of ways, etc. and will be required to operate various pieces of equipment. Assignments and schedules are supervised and outlined by the Richfield Highway District Road Foreman and Commission. This is a year-round job with 30 hours or more weekly. Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, and Persi Retirement plan. Qualifications: High school Diploma or equivalent; possession of a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred); must be able to perform heavy lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. The rate of pay is dependent on experience. Request employment application and submit resume to: richfieldhighway@gmail.com You can also contact RHD Clerk at 208-487-2754
► The Gooding Senior Center is accepting applications for a cook at their facility (308 Senior Avenue). Hours are approximately 7 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Stop by or call 208-934-5504.
► Lincoln County Housing Authority has a job opening for the executive director position. Duties include but are not limited to A/R, A/P, payroll, and managing 20 units of LowIncome apartments. Experience working with Quik Books online and any experience or knowledge of HUD Section 8 rules and regulations would be a plus. Starting wage $3000 a month DOE. Benefits include PERSI Retirement. Resumes will be accepted until September 10, 2024. Resumes can be sent to LCHA, 340 S 750 E, Dietrich, I D. 83324. Would prefer residents of Lincoln County. For any questions call Shauna at 208-544-2424.
Gooding Senior Housing
Rent based on income. Must be 62 years or older Handicapped or Disabled (any age) USDA Rural Development subsidy One Bedroom Apartments Available Periodically. Call 208 934-8050 for application. We Are An Equal Opportunity Provider
