Meridian – Julia B Pangborn, age 94, a resident of Meridian, Idaho, for greater than 20 years, died on Might 22, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Julia’s schooling was various, having attended excessive colleges in Bishop, CA, Oakland, CA, Salt Lake Metropolis, UT, and at age 16, was graduated from Westminster Junior Faculty, Salt Lake Metropolis, UT. She then went on to graduate from Katharine Gibbs Enterprise Faculty and Secretarial Faculty in New York Metropolis, NY. Later Julia Graduated from College of Nevada at Reno with a BA diploma in English and Journalism. Julia labored at varied enterprise places of work in Bishop, CA. Julia was married to Jack Pangborn in 1949, they usually moved to Reno, NV, the place Jack continued his schooling, and finally opened his personal accounting agency. Julia and her late husband, Jack, moved from Reno, Nevada, after retirement, to be close to their two daughters and households, who had settled within the Boise space. Julia was busy with many social actions, together with her sorority at UNR, Gamma Phi Beta, Ladies Scouts, Jap Star, Daughters of the Nile, and Help League. Julia additionally grew to become a Actual Property Dealer, and a Registered Parliamentarian, and taught Parliamentary Regulation courses. Julia was preceded in loss of life by her husband, Jack H. Pangborn, her dad and mom, David D. Baker and Ruth S. Baker, her brother, Martin E. Fernberg, and her granddaughter, Melissa Kessler Nelson. Julia is survived by her two daughters, Gail E. Northness (Dr. David G. Northness) and Verna R. Kessler (Tim Strand); grandchildren, Jennifer L. Northness-Tigli, Jeffrey Northness (Lindsay Whitaker Northness) and Stephen R. Northness, all within the Boise space, and granddaughter Sarah R. Schissler (Mark Schissler), of Kuna, ID; nice granddaughter, Emily Nelson; great-great granddaughter, Alexandria Mae Nelson, and great-grandson, Ryan Ok. Nelson, all of Beaver Dam, WI. She can also be survived by many nice grandchildren, quite a few nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service can be held, 2:30 pm, Tuesday, Might 31, 2022, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Backyard Metropolis, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, donations could also be made to The Daughters of the Nile Basis, C/O Herbie Kay Lundquist, 6705 Mesa Drive, Austin, Texas, 78731-2817. To go away the household condolences please go to www.bowmanfuneral.com 208-853-3131.
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'Make Idaho Healthy Again': Bill looking to cut candy and soda from SNAP benefits heads to the governor's desk

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho bill looking to cut candy and soda from SNAP benefits is headed to Governor Brad Little’s desk.
If signed, House Bill 109 would allow Idaho’s Health and Welfare Director to request a waiver from the USDA to exclude soda and candy from the list of SNAP eligible foods.
If the waiver is not granted, the bill says the state will re-submit its request annually until granted.
‘Junk food epidemic’: Idaho lawmakers propose cutting candy and soda from food stamps
In the bill’s statement of purpose, sponsor Representative Jordan Redman (R-Coeur d’Alene) writes in part, “Food stamps are currently fueling the junk food epidemic.” He concludes, “Banning soda and candy from food stamps would prioritize health and nutrition while also reducing taxpayer’s out-of-control Medicaid costs. Make Idaho Healthy Again!”
The bill passed through the senate on Monday, with a vote of 48 in favor, 20 against.
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Idaho Fish and Game to host public strategic plan meeting

JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Tuesday evening, the Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from you about how the agency manages wildlife in the state.
At the Fish and Game’s Regional Office near Jerome, they will host a public forum about the agency’s 10-year strategic plan.
This plan gives the department direction for managing Idaho’s wildlife. It was last updated in 2015.
Craig White, the Magic Valley Regional Supervisor, said the meeting will allow the public to give their input on the department’s habitat management, disease control, and combating invasive species. They urge people to come out because public opinion is very helpful for their plan.
“We work for all citizens. We also have a mandate that we provide opportunities for fishing, hunting and trapping, where it’s available, as well as wildlife viewing,” White said. “So this is the citizens chance to engage and give some direction on how they want that to be done and seen and how they want to be involved.”
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. and lasts an hour and a half, but it could last longer depending on how many people show up and talk.
The meeting will be held at the Magic Valley Regional Office in Jerome.
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