The Courier
Idaho Delegation Demands "No" Lava Ridge
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher today urged the Department of the Interior to adopt the "No-Action Alternative" on the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project following the termination of Section 106 consultation with both the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).
"It is not often that either of these agencies back away from a project of this size, and it would be nearly impossible for the BLM to adequately complete this work without their expertise," wrote the members. "Unfortunately, it appears the BLM remains committed to carrying through with the project, regardless of the grave concerns that have long been expressed by Idahoans and the Japanese American community, and are further highlighted by the actions of the SHPO and ACHP. We urge you to issue a Record of Decision selecting the 'No-Action Alternative' for the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project and finally give deserved credence to this widespread opposition."
The BLM considered six alternatives under the final environmental impact statement, including a No-Action Alternative. A Record of Decision selecting the No-Action Alternative would prevent Lava Ridge from being constructed.
Earlier this month, the Idaho delegation urged the ACHP to terminate Section 106 consultation with the Bureau of Land Management on the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project. The delegation's letter followed the SHPO's decision in August to terminate consultation. The proposed Lava Ridge project would visually compromise the Minidoka National Historic Site, a relocation site where more than 13,000 Japanese-Americans were incarcerated during World War Two. The project has been opposed by many in the Japanese American Community including the Minidoka Pilgrimage, the Friends of Minidoka, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community and Exclusion Memorial Association in Washington State, the Japanese American Museum of Oregon, the Japanese American Citizens League, the Japanese American Confinement Sites Consortium, and Minidoka survivors and descendants from across the country.
Wood River Watershed Advisory Group Seeking Members
The Wood River WAG is a group of citizens from a diverse set of interests dedicated to successful restoration and protection of the health of the Big Wood River, Little Wood River, and Camas Creek watersheds. These watersheds cover Blaine, Camas, Gooding, and Lincoln counties, from which the WAG seeks to have representation.
The group is currently seeking a representative from the flood control industry. The group meets quarterly, and members are asked to serve at least two-year terms. Responsibilities include working with DEQ on the following deliverables:
• Developing water quality improvement plans known as total...
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Open Primary Proposition
With this year's general election just six weeks away, many of you will be sending in your requests for absentee ballots. You can do so by visiting your county election office or by going to: elections.sos.idaho.gov. Some counties will also have early voting from October 21st to November 1st.
The big issue for most voters this year is the Presidential Election. However, here in Idaho, there is Proposition 1 which proposes two distinct changes to Idaho Election Law.
First, the so called "Open Primary" proposition would eliminate the current primary election and replace it with a "Top 4 Primary." This new system would allow all candidates to run on a single ballot and the top four vote-earners for each office would advance to the general election. Candidates will be allowed to list any affiliation on the ballot, but may or may not represent the party they name.
Second, the proposition also includes Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for the general election. In races with three or four candidates, voters will "rank" each candidate on the ballot in order of preference. This ranking will be used for "instant runoff voting" in which the candidate receiving the fewest votes in each round is eliminated. A vote for an eliminated candidate will transfer to the voter’s next-highest-ranked active candidate.
During the effort to put Proposition 1 on the ballot, most people never heard about RCV. The main focus was on promoting the idea of being able to vote for candidates regardless of party affiliation. With over a quarter of Idaho voters registered as unaffiliated, the Top 4 Primary is an attractive idea. RCV, however, is very complicated process, both for voters and for election officials. Currently, only Alaska and Maine use RCV and Alaska voters are trying to get rid of it.
According to the Idaho Secretary of State, Phil McGrane, the vast majority of Idaho counties are using tabulation systems, and a few smaller counties continue to hand count. Moving to RCV would involve a considerable expense to upgrade because these systems are not capable of tabulating RCV results.
While "Top 4 Primary" and RCV are clearly two different ideas, voters will not be able to choose between the two issues. This is an "all or nothing" proposition. The Idaho Attorney General tried unsuccessfully to keep it off the ballot because Idaho law prohibits two topic propositions.
Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings
Antiques Appraisal Day
The Gooding Museum will be closing after September 28th but they will hold one last special event... an Antiques Appraisal Day! Bring your special items to the museum on Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anything 50+ years qualifies. 3 Items for $5 Donation. The museum is located at 273 Euskadi Lane, Gooding (behind Valleywide next to Basque Center).
Gooding EMS Fundraiser
The Gooding County EMS will be holding their annual Fall Fundraiser on October 5th at the Gooding Fairfrounds. Event will include a Tri-tip dinner, raffle for whole lamb or quarter beef, and a gun raffle. Watch for flyers.
Community Calendars are IN!
The Community Birthday Calendars are in! Come into the Camas Senior Center Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday by 1:30 pm to pick up. If you have not paid, contact me for the amount due or check at the Center (text 208.539.3660 or email BRSL600@ hotmail.com). You can also mail payment to Camas Senior Center, PO Box 217, Fairfield, ID 83327. We have a lot of extra calendars so if you missed ordering, please help us out. Thank you for your continued support!
Charlotte Brockman Joins Research Project
Charlotte Brockman of Gooding is among 200 Husker undergraduates who have been awarded stipends by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to participate in research with a faculty mentor this fall.
Brockman, a senior majoring in agronomy, will participate in the project "Exploring the Role of Women in Sustainable Agriculture Adoption in the United States and Abroad" as part of Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program, which supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Students receive stipends of $3,600 to engage in intensive research or creative activity for 10 hours per week. The students' projects span academic disciplines including engineering, chemistry, modern languages and literatures, psychology, art and art history, architecture, special education, and fisheries and wildlife.
UCARE participants will present posters on their research and creative activities during Student Research Days, April 15-16 at the Nebraska Union. For more information on undergraduate research at Nebraska, visit https://ucare.unl.edu.
Senior Centers Face Rising Costs
Keeping connected is important for everyone, and it's especially true for senior citizens. Your local senior centers serve meals, offer health checks, and provide fun activities to help keep our elderly citizens active. But just like everyone else, they are facing economic challenges.
The cost of food and labor has been on the rise over the last few years due to inflation. This has resulted in the need for senior centers to raise the cost of meals - a difficult decision when many seniors are living on fix incomes. But... you can help!
Senior center meals are not just for seniors. Your meal might cost a little more than for those who are over 60, but every time you buy a meal, it benefits the center. Senior centers are always welcome and appreciate volunteers and donations.
At the Gooding Senior Center, they are having a Yard Sale on October 11th & 12th. If you have any left overs from your yard sale or are just doing a little spring/fall cleaning, you are welcome to bring anything to donate. They are also starting a Quilt Raffle. Tickets are $5 for one or five for $20. The raffle will run from now until December 7th, with the drawing held on Dec. 11th. See the menus on page 4 for area centers. They would love for everyone to come in!
Silent & Live Auctions and...
Raffle Prize Drawings
$35.00 Admission
Tickets available from any Rotary Club member or call Susan Bolton 208-731-3482
Proceeds Benefit our Gooding Community, Youth Programs, & Scholarships
Proposition 1: The Good and the Bad
Those who strive to represent us - from city council to the president - are not always honest about their true intentions. The desire for power often corrupts the best of humans. For that reason, the process of electing people to government positions should be as simple and transparent as possible.
The general idea behind the "Top 4 Primary" section of Proposition 1 is that we should elect people based on their ideas rather than their political affiliation. What actions would a candidate take to address... economic growth, transportation infrastructure, healthcare, and taxes? We also want to know their position on abortion, trans-gender issues, marijuana, and guns. Unfortunately, most people (90% plus?) don't vote that way. They rely on political affiliation as a shortcut for their voting decisions.
Political affiliation serves another purpose as well. The political parties can hold elected officials accountable for the way they vote on certain issues. If a Democrat is pro-life or a Republican is pro-abortion, their parties can and do put pressure on those individuals to control their voting. Presumably, by allowing candidates to list any affiliation on the ballot without having to representing the party they name, the "Top 4 Primary" would minimize the influence of political parties. Given the political division we see in American politics these days, this is an intriguing idea. And yet... it is also completely and utterly false. The consequences of Proposition 1 will actually to make it easier for politicians to hide their political ideologies.
Over the last several decades, I have been visited by a multitude of individuals running for public office. Most of them made a point of making sure I knew their political affiliation (Republican, Constitution, Libertarian, etc.), but one group almost always tried to hide that information. Nothing on their brochure or in what they said indicated what party they belonged to. Often times that information was not even found on their website. Undoubtably, the "Top 4 Primary" (as it is proposed) would only make that worse.
On a personal level, I am in favor of open primaries. We should be able to vote for the people we think will best represent us - regardless of political affiliation. However, knowing human nature, we should never make it easier for politicians to lie about what they believe.
...Watershed Advisory Group Seeking Members continued
...maximum daily loads for streams, lakes, and rivers with degraded water quality conditions within the watershed.
• Helping identify contributing pollution sources in the watershed.
• Recommending specific actions needed to effectively control sources of pollution to the water bodies.
• Helping develop and implement a plan to meet water quality targets identified in the TMDLs.
Anyone interested in serving on the WAG as a representative of the above interest group should contact Tasha Owen at (208) 736-2190 or tasha.owen@deq.idaho.gov by 5 p.m. on November 22, 2024 MDT.
The next WAG meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. MDT at the Wood River Canal Company (409 N Apple Street, Shoshone, Idaho). Members from the public are encouraged to attend.
Senior Center Menus
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, Sept 26 (Rich) Ham Sandwich & Potato Soup
Friday, Sept 27 (Sho) Roast Pork w/ Mash Potato
Monday, Sept 30 (Rich) Cheesy Chicken & Rice
Tuesday, Oct 1 (Sho) Spaghetti w/ Garlic Bread
Wed, Oct 2 (Sho) Ham Sandwich w/ Soup & Pie
Fairfield 764-2226 (129 Willow Avenue West)
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays for Lunch
Friday, Sept 27
Tuesday, Oct 1
Wednesday, Oct 2
Meatloaf w/ Mash Potato
Breaded Chicken w/ Stuffed Shells
Gooding 934-5504 (308 Senior Avenue)
Breakfast every First Saturday 7:30-9:30..... $6.00
Thursday, Sept 26 Chicken Enchiladas
Monday, Sept 30 Beef Goulash
Tuesday, Oct 1 Haystacks
Wednesday, Oct 2 Tuna Casserole
Hagerman 837-6120 (140 East Lake Street)
Lunch is served every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Friday, Sept 27... Spaghetti
Monday, Sept 30... Shepherd's Pie
Wednesday, Oct 2... Salisbury Steak
Wendell 536-9951 (380 East 1st Street)
Lunch is served every Monday & Friday at Noon.
Friday, Sept 27... Roast Beef
Monday, Sept 30... Veggie Beef Stew
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Josefina Cardenas
December 5, 1965 ~ September 14, 2024
Our beloved mother peacefully passed away on September 14, 2024, surrounded by family until her last breath. She suffered for many years with scleroderma, always staying positive through it all. Her greatest blessing was being a grandma. Her grandkids held a special place in her heart; Elena, Noah, Victoria, Michael, Trystan, Jayden, Julian, Jacob, Joseph, and Jenevie.
Josefina is survived by her husband Everardo of 32 years. Together they raised their four beautiful children; Jeannette (Jose Luis), Adriana (Luis Miguel), Crystal (Luis), and Jesse (Miranda).
She was a devoted wife and mother, always there when we needed her the most. Our mother was the center of our world and will be immensely missed. We thank God for the many years we got to spend with her and it brings us joy to know she is at peace. We will cherish all the beautiful memories.
Nuestra querida madre falleció el 14 de septiembre de 2024, rodeada de familiares hasta su último aliento. Ella sufrió durante muchos años con esclerodermia y siempre se mantuvo positiva a pesar de todo. Su mayor bendición fue ser abuela. Sus nietos ocupaban un lugar especial en su corazón; Elena, Noah, Victoria, Michael, Trystan, Jayden, Julian, Jacob, Joseph y Jenevie.
A Josefina le sobrevive su esposo Everardo de 32 años. Juntos criaron a sus cuatro hermosos hijos; Jeannette (José Luis), Adriana (Luis Miguel), Crystal (Luis) y Jesse (Miranda). Era una esposa y madre devota, siempre ahí cuando más la necesitábamos. Nuestra madre era el centro de nuestro mundo y la extrañaremos inmensamente. Damos gracias a Dios por los muchos años que pasamos con ella y nos alegra saber que está en paz. Apreciamos todos los hermosos recuerdos que nos deja.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Gooding. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.
Condolences memories and photos can be shared with the family by following the obituary link at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
Dwayn O. Hansen
Dwayn O. Hansen passed away September 14, 2024, peacefully at home with his family. He was born February 26, 1927, the son of Fredrick Valdemar Hansen and Zina Martha Rasmussen in Bear River City, Utah.
Dwayn O. Hansen was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlena Hogeland Hansen; son, Kim D. Hansen; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Dwayn is survived by his children, Kevan O. Hansen, Thayn U. Hansen, Tonya Duncan, and Kip Z. Hansen; 28 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
Funeral servicex were held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dietrich Ward, Dietrich, Idaho. Grave dedication concluded at the Bear River City Cemetery, Bear River City, Utah.
Share memories and condolences www.farnsworthmortuary.com
obituaries
Glorianne Cortabitarte
Our beloved Amuma went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 14, 2024.
Glorianne Cortabitarte was born February 7, 1935 in Jerome, Idaho. She was the daughter of Candido and Gloria Elorriaga. Glorianne was raised in Hagerman, Idaho with her three siblings, Raymond, John, and her little sister Mary.
In 1956 she met the love of her life, Elias Cortabitarte. Glorianne was Elias' English tutor and they quickly fell in love. On August 6, 1960, the two were married at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Hagerman Idaho. The following year, they welcomed their only child Julie Marie. They were just shy of 50 years married at the time of Elias's death.
In 1969 she received her teaching degree from Boise State University. She returned home to her alma mater, Hagerman High School. She dedicated her time and passion to the students there, teaching English and Spanish and serving as the pep club and cheerleader advisor. She attended numerous football and basketball games over the years, surviving many long trips without complaint.
Throughout the years, Elias and Glorianne enjoyed numerous trips to Spain to visit Elias's family, and it was always a special time when family came to America to visit them. Glorianne was a very proud member of the Gooding Basque Association. She participated in many events and baked many loaves of bread. As many know, Glorianne, was an amazing cook. Everyone always asked her to bring a dish to share because they knew it would be top notch. She was also a member of the Hagerman School Alumni Association and always enjoyed the yearly reunion. Amuma cherished her time she spent with all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They all knew they could count on her for anything. There will be a huge void in our lives without her. We love you Muma, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law - Julie and Brad Gough; granddaughter - Anni (Jeremy) Norstebon; grandsons - Jacob (Memori) Gough and Eli (Kyli) Gough. Her great grandchildren - Carter and Lander Norstebon; Dlyn, Brady and Addison Carmichael; Hatcher and Hayes Gough.
She was proceeded in death by her husband - Elias Cortabitarte; parents; sister; and two brothers. A rosary was held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Hagerman. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Friday, September 20, 2024, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Burial followed at the Hagerman Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Glorianne's name to: The Gooding Basque Association or the Hagerman Alumni Association.
Funeral services are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
death & service notices
Richard Douglas Marmie, 80, a resident of Hagerman, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Twin Falls. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
Barbara "Nicole" Barker, 42, a resident of Bliss, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at her home in Bliss. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
William "Bill" D. Parish, 72, a resident of Wendell, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home in Wendell. Funeral arrangements are pending under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell Chapel.
Judith Rae Miller
Judith (Judy) Rae Miller, 83, a resident of Boise and formerly of Gooding, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Boise at her daughter Stephanie’s home. During Judy’s illness, Stephanie lovingly cared for her.
Judy is the daughter of Ray and Juanita (Maxwell) Harding. She was raised in Gooding on a farm, and graduated from Gooding High School in 1959. Judy and her sister Ann, often reflected on the legacy that their loving parents left them. They were taught to be conservative Patriots and to love and serve their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She married Frank Miller in 1957. To this union, Stephanie Jacquelin and Bradston Craig were born. Judy loved her children with her whole heart!
Judy’s first love was for her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Her second love was for her beloved family and her many friends.
Judy’s third love was her oversea travels. She visited 34 countries, sometimes with family and friends and sometimes by herself. Judy served on two medical mission trips. One in Thailand and one in Haiti. The picture she chose for her obituary was taken in Chania, Crete, one of the Greek Islands. Judy’s home was a masterpiece of her travels. Everywhere she traveled she always brought a treasure for her home and treasures of the region for others.
She is survived by her children - Stephanie Robinson and Bradston (Teresa) Miller; her grandchildren – Aimee (Hezekiah) Hale, Daniel Miller and Justin (Sarah Day) Robinson; nine great grandchildren and one great, great, grandchild. Also, she is survived by her sister, Ann (Dennis) Hall and by her nieces, nephews and their families. Judy is also survived by her many, many friends and her prayer partners.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a great nephew, Matthew Scanlon.
We love you Judy and you are missed, but we also know that you are home now with our Lord and Savior, Jesus. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of your choice in Judy’s name.
A graveside celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.
Condolences memories and photos can be shared with the family at www.demarayfuneralservice.com
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NOTICE OF AMENDED BUDGET HEARING
Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 pm on the 14th day of October 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 amended budget of the district for the fiscal year beginning October 1st, 2023. The total revenue anticipated during the year is the sum of $3,877,699.57 and is as follows:
Amended Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30th, 2024:
General Fund Estimated Revenue:
Property Tax
Revenue in Lieu of Taxes
Penalty & Interest
Highway Users Revenue
State H772 & H362
State Grant – 1800 E Rd Rehab.
$488,033.57
$15,130.00
$2,000.00
$794,965.00
$394,532.00
$2,000,000.00 Sales Tax
$44,039.00 Interest
Miscellaneous Revenue
Carry Over Funds
$3,500.00
$500.00
$135,000.00
The said amended budget may be examined during regular office hours at 122 3rd Ave. West, Gooding, Idaho, or by calling 208-934-5723. Done by the order of the chairman and board of the Gooding Highway District #1 this 23rd day of September 2024.
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN
IN RE: ) Case No. CV 32-24-211
Maria Elena Llamas ) NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE
A Petition to change the name of Maria Elena Llamas now residing in the City of Shoshone, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Lincoln County, Idaho. The name will change to Maria Elena Lucero. The reason for the change in name is: to obtain a drivers license and legally use the name I have used since 1971.
A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 9 o'clock a.m. on October 21, 2024, at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change.
Date: 8/27/2024
CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT published on 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 & 10/16, 2024 by: Kayla Schroeder, Deputy Clerk
Cup of Tee by Tee Hurd
It was time to unlock the resource cabinet, for there was a need for some of the resources to fight a fire (resources are a stock of supply money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function EFFECTIVELY). In the cabinet were shovels with pitted and chipped blades, a few pulowkie (one with tape on the handle), multiple backpack sprayers, and numerous empty fire extinguishers. These items had been used on the last major fire. They had not been replenished because the last fire was put out with such efficiency and success, not allowing new budget monies.
On August 5, lightning started a fire near Paddock Reservoir outside Midvale, Idaho. Normally, winds blow from west to east. BLM (Bureau of Land Management) was advised of the fire. "Their resources were being used at the Durkee Oregon Fire." No major hurry to attend the fire. The winds changed and the fire headed south. Ready resources - primarily Paddock Reservoir - weren't used. The fire turned into a mega fire which burned towards Emmett, Sweet, Ole, Midvale, Indian Valley, Cambridge and Weiser.
Local fire departments from every fire station from up to 40 miles away attended on all ends of the fire. Many were parked and not allowed to use their volunteers and resources because BLM wouldn't authorize their help.
Fire being out of control found farmers running their tractors and discs to get some containment. Discing in rocks is very hard on equipment but it wasn't a matter of YES or NO, but GO! Four-wheel motorcycles with backpack sprayers and side-by-sides with small tanks were the resources used. The farm help worked around the clock fighting fire. I know this for a fact because I personally saw it and I was there myself. After putting in your regular 16-hour-day of work, you were on the fire 24
hours past that.
A gentleman was summoned from Eastern Idaho with his caterpillar to help fight fire. "Get Here Now!" was the call. With overwritten permits, pilot cars, etc., he arrived 8 hours late. For two days he sat not being allowed to unload the dozer to fight fire he was called out to do. At the time, his help and resources could have stopped the fire from going into Sweet and perhaps Ole.
A sad waste of resources.
On the other hand, I saw a guy driving around the fire (a private fire fighting crew) with an older Chevrolet pickup with only a hose reel in his pickup. There wasn't a tank, a shovel, or even a fire extinguisher in his truck. but somehow he was drawing "Resource" money for absolutely nothing.
The Paddock Fire got to be big enough with major threats everywhere, it now can be "Resourced." Firefighters were brought in from Nevada to take charge of the Paddock Fire. Helicopters, dozers, ground personnel, and unlimited control was on board. How is it that all of this is resourced when volunteers couldn't get resourced or OK'd to fight fire?
The Paddock Fire burned over 190,000 acres with a perimeter of more than 90 miles. Maybe we should look at resources we are investing in? Maybe we should not get those state-of-art brush fire fighting trucks if they are only allowed to put out backyard BBQ fires.
I have a key to a locked resource room which is filled with boxes and boxes of resources. These boxes are filled with "Walking Shoes." Instead of sitting at a desk 2,000 miles away making map and pencil decisions, one could use a pair of those walking shoes to be first hand. Or maybe those actually using walking shoes have a little more say in what's happening. If not, then another box of resource stamped "Walking Shoes" should be used.
Thanks to all who sincerely fought our numerous fires. You are appreciated. This is my “Cup of HOT Tee.”
Craig D. Miller
Craig D. Miller, 77, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at his home.
Craig D. Miller was born January 26, 1947 in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was the son of Richard and Laura Miller. He was raised and educated in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
He married Mary Jo Lucero on May 29, 1986, in Orem, Utah.
Craig is survived by his Wife - Mary Jo Miller; son -Dennis Peterson; three daughters - Josauna M. Handley, Ellona J. Oviatt and Jamie L. Peterson; one brother – Michael Miller; seven grandchildren – Gage, Dustyn and Brayden Jeffs, Josua Grammer, Julyssa Steiger, Matthew and Cameron Adams; four great grandchildren – Deegan, Ensly, and Evalia Jeffs, and Lyra Grammer.
He is preceded in death by his parents -Laura and Richard Miller.
Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel.
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► The Wrangler in Fairfield is looking for help serving and cooking the best hambergers in Southern Idaho. Stop by or give them a call at 208-764-2580
► Ordinance Enforcement Officer: The Gooding Police Department is seeking to fill an opening for a full-time Ordinance Enforcement Officer. This position includes enforcing City ordinances and the daily operations of the dog pound. High school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Salary range starts at $17.00-$19.00 / hour, which may increase after six months. PERSI retirement, health, dental & vision insurance, and other benefits offered. A driver’s license and good aptitude are required for the job. Applicants are subject to a background check and alcohol & drug test. Applications are available at City Hall or at www.goodingidaho.org. Please contact Chief Dave Fisher for any questions (208) 595-4273. The City of Gooding is
☞ 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).
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.
Lincoln County Farmers Market: open every Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse Lawn.
► 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, 511 East 4th St., Shoshone, ID. Would prefer residents of Lincoln County. For any questions call Shauna at 208-544-2424.
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