• Burley chamber honors businessman, farmer of the year Nov 15, 2008
Over the years, Land Title and Escrow expanded its business to Jerome, Gooding, Rupert and Twin Falls and now employs more than 60 people. Laurie Welch may be reached at 208-677-8767 or. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Jerome, Gooding students honored Nov 13, 2008
Jerome, Gooding students honored Jerome and Gooding students were recognized as Youth Appreciation Recipients by the Jerome Optimist Club and Jerome Rotary Club on Nov. 5 in Jerome ... Gooding: Tyler Lofgran, James Andrus, Drew Young, Brad Whitesell. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Online cooperative plans local-foods buffet, regional expansion Nov 12, 2008
A year later, it has more than 600 members who have purchased about 185,000 worth of Swiss chard, Russian banana potatoes, bok choy, dry beans, pink beets, garlic-pepper cheese curds and other products offered by farmers based in Bliss, Hagerman, Gooding, Bellevue and other small towns. Members order online from a long list of products that changes weekly. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bank officials ensure Gooding Council Nov 11, 2008
The two were invited to talk about how the national economic climate relates to the city of Gooding. "The reason we selected Zions to invite here tonight is because that's where Gooding's money is deposited," Mayor Duke Morton said ... Morton issued an invitation to Gooding citizens to call him if they have any questions. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Fall Sports Awards Nov 11, 2008
Mollie Bourner, Buhl; Ellie Spencer, Buhl; Natalie Hughes, Filer; Mackenzi Jasper, Filer; Danielle Schaal, Filer; Katie Vierstra, Filer; Fallon Turner, Gooding; Brittany Wirth, Gooding; Teighlor Bair, Kimberly; Roxanne Krieger, Kimberly; Alex Pfefferle, Kimberly; Kristen Brandsma, Wendell ... J.J. Barroso, Bliss; Cole Erkins, Bliss; Erik Gutierrez, Bliss; Alex Cortez, Bliss; Cade Baugh, Buhl; Juan Hernandez, Buhl; Santiago Moreno, Buhl; Alex Conn, Community School; Tanner Flanigan, Community... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Red clover and agricultural roots Nov 11, 2008
Red clover and agricultural roots By Coy JonesFor the Times-News The fertile, irrigated land around Gooding is suitable for growing a variety of crops and raising animals ... A front-page article in the Gooding Leader dated Dec. 26, 1918 read "Ship Out Six Cars of Seed - more than 100,00 paid to the Farmers Here for Clover." The article makes evident the event's importance to the community ... "A. Thoma sent out a car of 45,000 pounds Tuesday; C. E. Bingham sent a car about the same weight a... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• T.F. County officials meet, greet sheriff-elect Nov 11, 2008
He told the Times-News he has selected Gerlyn "Sam" Walker, a Gooding County Sheriff's Office investigator, to be his second in command. Walker, 50, also worked for the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office before taking his current post in 2004. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding school superintendent asks gov for advice Nov 11, 2008
Gooding school superintendent asks gov for advice GOODING, Idaho - The Gooding School District faces a significant loss of state money because many of its students have quit to attend a charter school, and district Superintendent Heather Williams is turning to Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter for advice ... The district lost 120 students _ about 10 percent of its total enrollment _ to North Valley Academy, a charter school that opened this fall in Gooding ... The academy, with 162 students, plans to open... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Rep. Pence receives service award Nov 11, 2008
D-Gooding, was honored at the Idaho Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance annual Conference Oct. 2 in Pocatello with the Distinguished Service Award ... She taught at a variety of schools around the state, including Pocatello, Buhl, Meridian, and Gooding ... In Gooding she taught physical education, health, social studies, lifetime sports, outdoor sports and coached girls basketball and volleyball. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Transfer troubles Nov 10, 2008
Photos by MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-NewsGooding Elementary School students Gracie Faulkner, 7, left, Mallory Brown, 6, center and Shawna Waasdorp, 6, play basketball Friday afternoon during a physical education class at the public school. The Gooding School District is worried about the impact the new North Valley Academy is having on financing for staff and student enrollment ... For Gooding School District, that meant a loss of 120 students to the charter school, about 10 percent of the district's... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Veterans Day events Nov 9, 2008
Special assembly honoring veterans, 1:30 p.m., Gooding Middle School auditorium, 1047 Seventh Ave. W., Gooding, 934-5401. Magic Valley Symphony, Veterans Day Salute by soprano Rebecca Prescott, 7:30 p.m., College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium, tickets: 8 for adults, 7 for senior citizens and 5 for students, 734-5323. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
How will the valley fare in Obama's America? Nov 8, 2008
in Twin Falls County's District 24) and David Maestas (defeated by Republican Tom Faulkner for a seat on the Gooding County Commission). We hope they'll be back in two years. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Singing their way into ChristmasCommunity choirs gather to prepare for holiday season Nov 7, 2008
Photos by BLAIR KOCH/For the Times-NewsCindy Ervin, front, enjoys a recent rehearsal with the Gooding Community Choir. Deloris Robinson of Gooding accompanies the Gooding Com-munity Choir during a rehearsal ... Rick Strickland, director of the Gooding Community Choir, mirrors those sentiments. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Twin Falls County Jail inmates launch food strike over quality of meals Nov 7, 2008
Striking Twin Falls County inmates said they were better fed at other facilities, including the Gooding County Jail. Gooding County Sheriff Shaun Gough said he's never had a food strike at the jail, where a full-time cook prepares meals for less money than what contractors such as ABL proposed to charge ... Inmate Knudesen has done time at jails in Gooding, Jerome, Blackfoot and Idaho Falls, he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Events calendar Nov 7, 2008
Veterans tribute/Gooding. Special assembly honoring area veterans will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Gooding Middle School's auditorium ... Gooding School District students will present a special program. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• M.V. voters smash turnout records Nov 6, 2008
But other Magic Valley counties broke turnout records, too, including Gooding County where 5,531 ballots were cast, which exceeded the 2004 record of 5,503. And the number of early voters increased by about 300 to more than 900, said Gooding County Clerk Denise Gill ... Voting totals in south-central IdahoTWIN FALLS (new record)Total: 29,225Early: 7,2742004: 27,437Early: about 4,400GOODING (new record)Total: 5,531Early: more than 9002004: 5,503Early: more than 600CASSIATotal: 7,979Early:... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• North West team goes 3-0 in all-star game Nov 6, 2008
North West team goes 3-0 in all-star game By Diane PhilbinTimes-News writer The North West team composed of players from Hagerman, Wood River, Camas County and Gooding went unbeaten in three games as the top seniors from the District IV met Wednesday night at Baun Gymnasium in Twin Falls. "I don't know many of these girls and I haven't played against many of them because most of them go to bigger schools. But tonight was fun," said Mollie McLam of Camas County. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Republicans sweep Gooding County races Nov 5, 2008
Republicans sweep Gooding County races By Blair KochTimes-News correspondent Republicans Helen Edwards and Tom Faulkner secured their seats as Gooding County commissioners ... "I'm just appreciative to the residents of Gooding county, for their past and continuing support." ... In Gooding, there were lines throughout the day. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Jerome CAFO ordinance a workable compromise Nov 5, 2008
They should be heartened that Fifth District Judge Barry Wood last week effectively signed off on a similar Gooding County ordinance, rejecting a legal challenge by the United Dairymen of Idaho and the Idaho Cattle Association. Obenauer, who was defeated in the Republican primary by Cathy Roemer, and Davidson have been at loggerheads over a variety of issues in the past two years, but in the end they struck a sensible compromise. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Incumbent legislators stay in power Nov 5, 2008
In District 25, House Minority Leader , D-Ketchum, was ahead of Jeff Faulkner, a rancher from Gooding and past president of the Idaho Cattle Association. "It's a great lead in Blaine, it looks healthy in Gooding," said Jaquet, who is seeking an eighth term ... R-Twin Falls, a retired kindergarten teacher and the Health and Welfare Committee chairwoman was substantially ahead of Democratic challenger Carolyn Elexpuru, a businesswoman and former Gooding County Commissioner. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pet peeves about local newspaper Nov 5, 2008
Beverly Meyers idmamaracer wrote on Nov 4, 2008 10:03 AM:" I also am not satisfied with what the times news has done since shutting down all our local papers. We really miss the things that were in the Northside News and as we thought the Times News did not pick up the slack and make put the things that were important to the North side in the paper. Just a blurb here and there does not cover what the Northside News and Gooding Leader used to publish for the people on the Northside. ". Grant... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding's house of books Nov 4, 2008
Gooding's house of books By Coy JonesFor the Times-News The Gooding Library opened its doors for the first time on Feb. 17, 1910, in the Commercial Club rooms located on the second floor on North Main Street. The "Traveling Library" in Boise loaned 50 books to Gooding and citizens of the community were invited to take advantage of this new availability of books ... Commercial Club Secretary G.W. Rohrbough acted as the librarian for a period of three months according to an unpublished, unsigned... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• 'PILT'ed with moneyCounties benefit from bailout earmark Nov 4, 2008
Gooding County Commissioner Helen Edwards said Monday that the extra funds may help make up for an expected income shortfall from interest and property taxes ... PILT in your countyHere's what extra money south-central Idaho counties should get this year: Extra payment TotalBlaine 654,731 1,733,711Camas 53,809 142,486Cassia 662,323 1,753,813Gooding 217,695 576,450Jerome 83,227 220,384Lincoln 262,122 694,092Mindk. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding students + teachers = state math award Nov 4, 2008
MARY HANSON/For the Times-NewsGooding High School math department teachers, left to right, are Kris Arkoosh, Principal Eric Raine, Joel Caldwell and Sally Toone. Gooding High School was recognized by the Idaho State Board of Education for students' progress in math ... Gooding students + teachers = state math award By Mary HansonTimes-News correspondent Gooding High School has earned an Exceptional Yearly Growth Award in mathematics for 2008 from the Idaho State Board of Education. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• 2008 District IV all-star volleyball matches Nov 4, 2008
Mekala Koyle, S, Gooding. Kaylee Baker, OH/M, Wood River. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• To do for you Nov 3, 2008
Gooding County Memorial Hospital will offer a Diabetes Screening Clinic for people with diabetes, 8:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 21, at the hospital's Diabetes Education Department, 1120 Montana St. in Gooding. Free screenings include eye screenings by Dr. Ray Goodman, foot screenings by Dr. Timothy Tomlinson and HgA1C screenings. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Hagerman man charged in abuse cases dating to 1996 Nov 2, 2008
Prosecutors in Gooding County said Leslie Lynch of Hagerman could face additional charges if more alleged victims surface, KMVT-TV reported ... Lynch is being held on a $250,000 bond at Gooding County Jail. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Bruins repeat as 5A state champs Nov 2, 2008
Caitlin Pickens of Gooding took ninth and Desiree Hepworth of Buhl placed 11th ... Mike McHan, Gooding, 16:51 ... Cody Walgamott, Gooding, 19:07. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gooding County wins CAFO challenge Nov 1, 2008
Gooding County Commiss-ioner Tom Faulkner said Friday that the ruling was "good news to hear," and that the county has been operating just fine underthe ordinance ... Gooding County only allows five animal units per acre, with an exception allowing seven at some CAFOs ... A section similar to Gooding County's, allowing more cattle if technology such as digesters was used to manage waste, was removed in January, he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Dairy industry concerned over Jerome CAFO revisions Nov 1, 2008
The Idaho Dairy Association, in a recently resolved lawsuit over Gooding County's CAFO ordinance, argued that its restriction of five per acre was "irrational and capricious.". Howell, who said he's not in favor of the change, said he's heard producers threaten to sue his county over the same thing since thechange was proposed. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Area groups get grants to fight breast cancer Oct 31, 2008
The foundation works with hospitals in Twin Falls, Jerome and Gooding to provide screenings as part of its 900 Women Project ... Gooding County Memorial Hospital received 4,085, which will help pay for educational services, including videos and posters. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Area runners lace 'em up for state XC races Oct 31, 2008
The Gooding boys, Filer boys and Buhl girls will also send teams to Eagle Island ... Caitlin Pickens (Gooding), Kylie Becker (Gooding) and Annie Hull (Filer) qualified for the girls race ... Gooding's Mike McHan edged Yung for the District IV title last week. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A Hagerman Halloween Oct 31, 2008
For Gooding friends Darlene McLeod and Shirley Blair, Boyer's stand was a perfect stop along their afternoon drive. "I like everything she has," Blair said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Around the valley Oct 30, 2008
North Valley Academy in Gooding will have a public meeting at 7 tonight to answer questions about the charter school's plans to open up to high school grades in August 2009. The meeting will take place at the school, located in the Round Building at 202 14th Ave. E. The building is on the campus of the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind in Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Ground broken for Gooding hospital Oct 29, 2008
Ground broken for Gooding hospital By Ben BotkinTimes-News writer Footings have been poured for the new North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding, which will provide a 50,000 square-foot facility that will replace Gooding County Memorial Hospital when complete ... As a result, there's a need to be mindful of the current instability that the banking industry is in, said Earl Fitzpatrick, CEO of Gooding County Memorial Hospital ... The construction site is at the corner of U.S. Highway 26 and State... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Water Department warns some users Oct 29, 2008
The curtailment could affect about 3,000 water rights, including groundwater users with junior water rights in portions of Jefferson, Bonneville, Gooding, Lincoln, Jerome, Cassia, Minidoka, Blaine, Bingham, Power, Butte and Bannock counties. "We were blessed with a good water year in 2008 and there will be much more carryover storage water than we had in 2007," Department Director Dave Tuthill said in the news release. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• A historical summer Oct 28, 2008
Photo by MARY HANSONGooding Middle School teacher Chris Thompson and family live just outside Gooding ... A historical summer Gooding educator Idaho's only selected for program By Mary HansonTimes-News correspondent Some teachers spend their summers taking seasonal jobs ... Gooding Middle School teacher Chris Thompson spent his summer immersed in America's history - Idaho's only educator selected to participate in the Presidential Academy for American History s.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gooding police, families look toward safe Halloween Oct 28, 2008
The Bauman family will also report to the First Christian Church in Gooding for its Harvest Party in the early evening, which ends with a performance of The God Squad Puppeteers, starting at 7 p.m. Debra Bauman, 12, is in her first year performing with the group. According to Gooding Police Chief Jeff Perry, the Baumans are taking a safe way to celebrate Halloween, but there will still be many traditional trick-or-treaters out on the streets on Halloween night. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding Festival of Trees plans are under way Oct 28, 2008
Gooding Festival of Trees plans are under way Times-News. Plans are under way for the Gooding County Memorial Hospital Foundation 2008 Festival of Trees beginning Dec. 4 ... Events will be held at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind's Round Building, 202 14th Ave. E. in Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Sisters are looking to lose Oct 27, 2008
Gooding resident Aubrey Cheney was cast for season seven of NBC reality series "The Biggest Loser." ... To participate, she had to quit her job at Gooding Soil Conservation District. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Stork report Oct 26, 2008
Crew Fairbanks Turner, son of Amber and Austin Keith Turner of Gooding, was born Sept. 30, 2008. Alexa Nayeli Ceja, daughter of Elvira Quijada and Salvador Ceja of Heyburn, was born Oct. 3, 2008. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Well closures less likely next year, but still possible Oct 25, 2008
The calls in question collectively cover almost all of the aquifer, stretching from Gooding County in the Magic Valley to as far as Jefferson and Madison counties in eastern Idaho. The broadest, made by seven irrigation districts and canal companies known as the Surface Water Coalition, could affect users with water rights newer than May 12, 1977. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Pilots force Canyon Conference playoff Oct 25, 2008
Declo 53, Gooding 13. The Declo Hornets finished their regular season with a 53-13 victory over Gooding ... "They were more physical then us and beat us up front and on both sides of the ball," said Gooding coach Chris Comstock. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Church news Oct 25, 2008
Harvest party planned in Gooding. The Gooding First Christian Church, 334 Fourth Ave. W., will host its annual Harvest Party 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at the church. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Wendell High School band marches back after 22 years Oct 24, 2008
Photo by JIM BUTLERThe Wendell High School marching band performs during halftime of last Friday's football game between the Trojans and visiting Gooding. Wendell High School band marches back after 22 years By Jim ButlerTimes News correspondent Trojan football fans were in for a treat during Wendell High School's football game last Friday - and not only because the home team beat Gooding 47-27. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Workaday magistrates critical to Idaho courts Oct 24, 2008
There are no judges up for election in Cassia, Gooding, Lincoln, Minidoka or Blaine counties, according to the ballots and clerks. "We're kind of like the people's court," said Canyon County Magistrate Jerold Lee, who faces his first election after his 2006 appointment. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Council to advise on Idaho deaf, blind school Oct 24, 2008
Council to advise on Idaho deaf, blind school BOISE, Idaho - The state Board of Education plans to appoint an advisory council to help decide the future of the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding. The future of the school became uncertain in 2006 when lawmakers suggested the state could better serve students by expanding outreach programs, not boarding kids at an expensive campus in rural Idaho. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Area offers many Halloween and fall activities Oct 24, 2008
Gooding County Memorial Hospital will host its fourth annual community Halloween party, with spook alley, voting on favorite pumpkins, games and refreshments. Free. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• COLUMN: Twin Falls' Deep Throat quietly turns 95 Oct 24, 2008
Felt married Audrey Robinson of Gooding in 1938. He landed a job with the Federal Trade Commission, but moved on to the FBI in 1942. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Strategic moves Oct 23, 2008
Photos by ASHLEY SMITH/Times-NewsParticipants in the 3A cross country race up a hill on the Gooding Country Club and Golf Course Wednesday ... After Kingsland took the lead just after starting the second circuit, Jones hung around about 20 feet behind for most of the lap before sprinting past Kingsland on the downhill stretch just before the finish to edge out the victory in the Class 2A-1A district cross country meet at Gooding Country Club on Wednesday ... Jones' win trumped what was an almost... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Health district getting new Gooding location Oct 23, 2008
Health district getting new Gooding location By Ben BotkinTimes-News writer The South Central Public Health District's Gooding facility will have a new location next year ... 8 acres of land for 45,000 that will provide a spot for a new building in Gooding ... The health district began looking for a new spot because its current location at the Gooding County annex will not be available in the long-term future. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Hagerman man arrested for alleged molestations Oct 23, 2008
Hagerman man arrested for alleged molestations Charges involve only two of several possible victims By Nate PoppinoTimes-News writer A longtime Hagerman resident has been arrested and charged with molesting two young girls about 10 years ago, with more alleged victims possible, according to documents filed Tuesday in magistrate court in Gooding County ... His arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the Gooding County sheriff's office and Hagerman police ... The two victims mentioned in... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bogged down by algae Oct 23, 2008
Gooding County commissioners indicated to him that they'd consider helping pay for the work if residents brought them a proposal, Allred said ... Gooding County Commission Chairwoman Helen Edwards said she remembered speaking with Allred about the problem. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Advisory council to look at blind and deaf schooling options Oct 23, 2008
ASHLEY SMITH/Times-News Sharon Larson, an elementary teacher at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind, teaches math to her students Wednesday at the school in Gooding. A 20-member advisory council that will be formed by the State Board of Education will look at issues concerning the future of deaf and blind education in Idaho. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Headline Not Found Oct 23, 2008
students Wednesday at the school in Gooding. A 20-member advisory council that will be formed by the. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Kimberly tops Filer in five Oct 22, 2008
Filer will play Buhl at 4;30 p.m., today after the Indians eliminated Gooding 25-20, 25-21, 26-24 on Tuesday ... Brittany Wirth led Gooding with 14 kills and two blocks ... Kimberly will play the Buhl-Gooding winner at 6 p.m. for the championship. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Commissioners adjust Jerome CAFO ordinance Oct 22, 2008
The Idaho Dairymen's Association, in a lawsuit over Gooding County's new ordinance, argued that its restriction of five per acre was "irrational and capricious.". Much of the discussion on setbacks centered on balancing the health needs of county residents with small operators' need to remain solvent. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Twin Falls fight, but falls at tourney Oct 22, 2008
High Desert Speedway in Gooding hosted another weekend of drag racing. Results follow. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Vote for McCain, a real American hero Oct 22, 2008
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your account. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sprucing up for the holidaysGooding Chamber replaces aging decorations Oct 21, 2008
Photo by MARY HANSONGooding Chamber of Commerce officers and board members check out the newly arrived Christmas decorations that will go up in the city the day after Thanksgiving ... In its effort to replace the city's aging Christmas decorations, the Gooding Chamber of Commerce raised enough money to fully decorate two blocks, starting at the intersection of First Avenue and Main Street ... Recently, the Chamber produced a calendar entitled "Men of Gooding" which is on sale at the Visitors... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Community briefs Oct 21, 2008
Community briefs Card party held in Gooding. The Order of the Eastern Star Cosmopolitan Chapter No. 36 is holding a card party and luncheon at noon Saturday at the Mason Hall (Elk's Lodge) on Sixth and California streets in Gooding ... Basic PC Troubleshooting: This one-credit course will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 6 to Dec. 11, at Gooding High School. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• A suitable memorial for soldiers Oct 21, 2008
A suitable memorial for soldiers By Coy JonesFor the Times-News The city of Gooding, like many communities, has erected memorials to honor soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in service to the country. An article published in the Gooding Leader on Dec. 26, 1918 reads, "The Leader's suggestion for a community memorial building to honor the Gooding soldiers, living and dead in the Great War is meeting with hearty approval already." ... Byum had the distinction of being the first to enlist... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Morton addresses Gooding's successes, issues Oct 21, 2008
Morton addresses Gooding's successes, issues By Mary HansonTimes-News correspondent Gooding Mayor Duke Morton delivered his "State of the City" address Thursday at the regular monthly meeting of the Gooding Chamber of Commerce ... Morton invited Gooding citizens to come to the Nov. 3 city council meeting at Gooding City Hall, when the council will deal in-depth with the budget and finances ... Morton said the city has revisited the idea of a skate park at Rock Chuck Hill, just north of Gooding... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Cassia school superintendent concerned over road funding Oct 20, 2008
"A lot of people who reside in the area would take advantage of the Idaho School for the Deaf and (the) Blind in Gooding," Smyer said. While mentioning that public transportation isn't his top priority, Smyer suggested the state evaluate some of the non-traditional issues when determining how to apportion Federal Transit Administration funds. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
To your health: Health fair coming to Magic Valley Oct 20, 2008
Other sponsors include College of Southern Idaho Office on Aging, St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center, Gooding County Memorial Hospital and St. Benedicts Family Medical Center ... Gooding County Memorial will have a display promoting North Canyon Medical Center, the new hospital expected to open in early 2010, said Shellie Amundson, spokeswoman for the hospital ... The Gooding hospital will also provide a podiatrist, Amundson said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
