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July 2014
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Volume 3, #7 One Copy Free
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Wendell Dairy Days Memories Photos and captions by Terrell Williams
Above- Entertainment at Magic Valley Dairy Days featured young dancers on stage, led by instructor Trina Ciocca.
Above - The Uptown Dance Studio earned first place in the Float category of the Magic Valley Dairy Days parade in Wendell.
Glenns Ferry Historical Museum July Events by Shannon McBride
Above- Gary and Cindy Braun took the stage in Wendell City Park to entertain on opening night at the 26th annual Magic Valley Dairy Days.
GLENNS FERRY, IDAHO – Rivka Helton, director of arts and culture at the Glenns Ferry Historical Museum, has announced the museum’s new program Saturday Mornings at the Museum. “We want people to become more familiar with the museum, and enjoy some camaraderie and good coffee as well,” Helton said. The social runs from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. and includes a self-guided tour of the museum. Last month’s event focused on fathers. Held on Saturday morning, June 14, over 100 people attended the first open house of the season. Once again, the former elementary school house was filled with activity. That evening the museum launched its June display, the photography of Tim Buckley, featured in Chasing the Light on Outdoor Idaho.
“Native Son” Art Show
Above: The merry-go-round and other rides brought in by Fun Time Carnival were busy at Dairy Days in Wendell June 12, 13 and 14. The carnival pays for the first night of entertainment and also helps fund college scholarships through the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Left: Gary Atkinson, treasurer for the Wendell Chamber of Commerce, signed up vendors for Dairy Days, emptied trash bins and enjoyed a bite of elephant ear.
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The opening night of the “Native Son” Art Show will be held Saturday, July 19, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The paintings of Reilly Clark, son of Glenns Ferry residents K Clark and the late Marian Clark, will be on display during July. Clark’s paintings can also be seen in his studio adjacent to the Shangri-Las Tea Room and Cafe at 1800 West Overland Road in Boise, as well as at the Thousand Springs Winery tasting room and gift shop in Hagerman on Highway 30. Regular hours for the Glenns Ferry Historical Museum are weekends from noon to 5 p.m. The museum now serves fair trade medium roast coffee at its coffee cart. Helton invited those who are interested in supporting the museum to go to www.glennsferryhistoricalmuseum.org for more information.
Above: “School’s Out” oil on linen 18 x 24”. R. Clark. View of the old schoolhouse in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, now home of the Glenns Ferry Museum.
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July 2014 Locally owned and operated since 2012. Copyright 2014 Evelyn Simon, Publisher We’ve changed the name of this paper from the Hagerman Valley Press to the Valley Press. This will better reflect our expanded coverage areas that include Gooding, Wendell, Shoshone and Glenns Ferry. Country Elegance is starting their Ladies Night Out, held on the third Friday each month. This month the fun is on July 18, from 5 to 8 pm. Enjoy wine and cheese samples, door prizes, and be prepared, because I’ve been told “every girl loves a sale”! On another note, we butchered a goat last week - a chore that starts with some anxiety and mixed feelings, but the end result is a certain amount of satisfaction with packages of delicious and healthful home-grown meat in the freezer. Somehow during the night one of our Boer goats, a spring wether, had broken its knee and a mercy killing was the only answer. Dispatched quickly with a bullet from a .22 rifle, it lay on the ground ready for processing. After Joe gutted and bled it out I took a few minutes to examine the interior of the intestines, not for divining the weather or reading omens, but to see if our parasite mitigation program is effective. I opened each stomach too, but no creepy crawlies were visible to my eyes. (I can’t wait to tell our veterinarian, since he’s responsible for advising us on all things goat. He is prone to reminding us to use pasture rotation. I examined all the organs, to see what I could see. The lungs were pink and fluffy, the liver huge and perfect. I managed to avoid nicking the gall bladder and the urinary bladder with the freshly sharpened knife. We both remarked on how tough the windpipe was; seems like it would make a useful tool of some sort. Skinning would have been easier had we been more prepared with a hook for hanging, but since it was an emergency we were just glad to end the beast’s suffering and save the meat besides. The hide was rolled up and stored in the freezer; we know drummers prefer goat hides and it will be valuable to someone. We’ve had goat hides tanned for us in the past and they are wonderfully soft and supple. Ready for the next phase, we lifted the goat carcass into the garden cart and rolled it to an outdoor tabletop for skinning and cutting. It only took about an hour to turn the carcass into cuts of meat, resulting in a kitchen sink full of leg roasts, a beautiful loin roast, ribs for the BBQ, a meaty neck for soup, and some scraps for the dogs and cats. And finally I get to try cheek meat, having heard years ago from several goat meat afficianados that goat cheek meat is especially tasty. Butchers aren’t able to harvest meat from the head, according to regulations, so I’ve never had the chance to try it. I cleaned and trimmed all the cuts, wrapped them with butcher paper and laid them to rest in the chest freezer. After sharing the morning’s adventure with a few friends, we discovered that people are very interested in this process – and they offered to help. It’s important to know what it takes to put food on the table, and how to do it yourself. Our friends expressed a strong interest in joining in at a future processing – one we’ll plan next time. It seems to me that learning to kill and process an animal like a goat or a chicken for one’s own consumption is a good thing to know, akin to planting a garden or knowing the right way to pluck fruit from a tree.
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The Hagerman Valley Chamber of Commerce thanks all those that helped and donated towards this year’s fireworks. A complete list of donors will appear in the August issue of the Valley Press.
PUBLIC MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 6:30 pm Hagerman Legion Hall Thousand Springs Water Users Association (TSWUA) The TSWUA has scheduled a public meeting to discuss the 3rd Mitigation Plan which has been submitted by groundwater users as their solution to mitigate injury to Rangen Inc.’s senior water right. This proposed plan also includes provisions that will affect every water user in the Hagerman Valley - District 36A. The protest deadline is July 7. The TSWUA strongly encourages water users to attend this meeting to discuss options. Link to Mitigation Plan: www.idwr.idaho.gov/news/mitigationplan/rangen/IGWA3rd.htm Link to Protest Form: www.idwr.idaho.gov/rulesstatutesforms/waterrights/pdfs/notice_of_protest.pdf
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Fourth of July Celebration in Bliss
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Celebration is held at the fire station and at the park across Hwy. 30 from the fire station, next to the Oxbow Cafe.
Car show: 4 pm Parade: 5 pm Lawn mower Race: sign ups at 6 pm White elephant Auction: 7 pm BBQ dinner: 5-9 pm Fireworks at Dusk - bring chairs and blankets Many thanks to the Bliss Fire Department for holding the BBQ and the white elephant sale.
Farmer’s Markets open Buhl: Seasonal open air market located at 1010 Main Street in Buhl. The market is open every Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6pm, July through September. Contact West End Senior Center Wednesday Farmers Market at 208-543-4577 for more info. Gooding: Under the trees on Main Street Across From LDS Church (208) 358-2027 Tuesdays 3:00pm - 6:30pm Berries, greens, jams, vegetables. Find them on Facebook too. Hailey: Seasonal open air market located on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena Streets in Hailey. Market runs every Thursday from 2pm to 6pm, June through October. Jerome: Seasonal open air market featuring produce, cut flowers, honey, baked goods, balsamic vinegar, flavored olive oil, jam, jelly, soap and children’s books. Located at 386 Crossroads Point Blvd in Jerome. The market is open every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, June through October. For information you can contact Farmers Market at the Crossroads Point Business Center at 208-731-8394 Shoshone: This is a seasonal open air market located at the Lincoln County Courthouse Lawn in Shoshone. The market runs every Friday from 3pm to 6pm, June through October. For more info contact Lincoln County Crossroad’s Farmer’s Market at (208) 721-2826 Twin Falls: North College - Saturdays from 9am to 1 pm, May through October. North College Road in Twin Falls at College of Southern Idaho. 25-55 vendors, depending on season. Grassy location with Handicapped and Senior parking, portable restrooms, hot water hand washing station, shady seating, as well as a wagon to borrow to transport products to your car. Cash is preferred; most vendors accept local checks. Pets welcome, but please take care with them when visiting food vendors, and please pick up after them. Twin Falls - Market on Main - Seasonal open air market offering produce, preserves, baked goods, candy, kettle corn, corn on the cob, elk meat, Italian sauces, flowers, jewelry, pottery and goat cheese. Located on Shoshone Street in downtown Twin Falls – Wednesdays from 6pm to 9pm, June through September. Contact Market on Main at 208-4200114 for more information. Information compiled from the website farmersmarketonline.com
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Gooding Blood Drive Gooding Community Blood Drive 3rd & Idaho – War Memorial Hall Friday, July 11, 2014 9:00AM – 2:00PM There are several ways to schedule your appointment: *Contact Diana Rowe at (208) 961-0224 or diana.rowe@rocketmail.com *”Like” Gooding Community Blood Drive on Facebook *Sign up directly here: http://www.redcrossblood.org/ https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / p a g e s / G o o d i n g - C o m m u n i t y - B l o o d Drive/147017922019282?ref_type=bookmark
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Showing Up
July 2014
by Christina O’Brien ©2014
More Snake Thoughts Snake adventures continue. On a recent backcountry drive, we came across a large snake stretched across the road. I hopped out to escort it to a safer place, and when it saw me, it coiled. Then it vibrated its tail, and told me in no uncertain terms to back off. As I went past to find a stick to encourage it to move, it swiveled its head to keep an eye on me. When I advanced the stick, it struck. In all ways, this pugnacious fellow was acting like a rattler, but it was, in fact, a gopher snake (after last month’s rattlesnake encounter, I triple-checked). As it coiled, buzzed its tail in the gravel, and struck, I marveled at its similarity in behavior – though last month’s rattler had been much meeker. That similarity is why the Idaho Chukar Foundation uses gopher snakes in its Rattlesnake Avoidance clinics. I had the chance to be a snake wrangler in the most recent clinic, and found it fascinating. Their first clinics were designed for hunting dogs, but they’re now recommended for anyone who takes their dogs for hikes in snake country. The 250-plus dogs that went through this one-day clinic ranged in size from Chihuahuas to Great Danes, with border collies, pit-bull terriers, and labs the most common breeds. Each dog went through five stations: snake by sight (coming in upwind), snake by sight and scent (coming in downwind), snake by scent alone (coming in downwind), snake by sound (recording of a rattler’s buzz) and a fifth which I didn’t get to observe. At each station, the owner was instructed to bring the dog on a loose leash toward the snake, until it noticed it (by sight, scent, or sound). As soon as it became aware of the snake, it received a shock. The owner then ran away with the dog and praised it when a good distance away. The trainers were great. They gave clear instructions to each owner. They closely watched each dog’s behavior and gave the shock at the exact instant the dog noticed the snake. And they used the absolute minimum shock needed to get the point across. Online videos from other groups seem to show off how they can make dogs shriek and turn backflips with hard shocks. That’s not how this clinic was run. In many cases the dog just looked surprised and moved away after receiving a shock, though some did yelp and try to run. When they were brought back toward the station to evaluate their post-shock reaction, the dogs wanted nothing to do with the snake. This was the goal at each station. It was easy to see why this training is important. Many dogs were oblivious to the snake until they were right on top of it – at my station one even stepped on the snake before noticing it – and in the wild, that puts them at high risk. A few were quite curious, which is just as bad. At the end of the five stations, the dogs were much more snake-aware, and refused to go anywhere near. In the wild, according to the trainers, the owner might not even be aware an off-leash dog had encountered a snake. It would just give the snake a wide berth. So – what’s the proof that the training is retained? Several owners who had been through the training in previous years brought their dogs back for a refresher. All the ones I saw didn’t need any shocks; they still actively avoided the snakes upon first encounter. I remain a fan of training by positive rather than punitive methods; my dogs love to learn and we have a great teamwork based on trust. However, next year I may take them through the Rattlesnake Avoidance clinic, having seen with my own eyes how it’s done. I was really impressed. The Idaho Chukar Foundation does it right. Plus, after the clinic they release each snake back at the exact location it was collected. That’s ethics! Chris is practicing Showing Up from her micro-farm in Boise, and is enjoying showing up in her old Hagerman stomping grounds more often these days. The Valley Press - Your Valley, Your Press We’ve grown; more pages, more coverage, larger distribution. (208)539-2261 or (208)837-6523 email hvp@q.com issuu.com/hvpress
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Busy B’s Indoor Flea Market
EvEry Saturday 9-5 1/2 milE north of hagErman on hwy 30 BillingSlEy CrEEk StatE Park Drive down, watch for the signs. Shop now through July 15. Breakfast and lunch served. Garden Center closes for the season after July 15. To Reserve a Booth, call 358-1409
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Bill’s Homemade Pies, Homemade Breads Jams, Jellies, Honey, Jerky, Gluten Free Items, Hats, Unique Jewelry, Knit and Crochet Items. Vintage Items and Flea Market Finds.
Drive down, watch for the signs. Breakfast and lunch served all day. To Reserve a Booth, call 358-1409
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Photo above: The little wooden basket holds the sum total of our apricot harvest this year. It doesn’t look like much, but it is a big improvement over last year’s harvest - the plentiful blossoms, pollinated and ready to magically turn into apricots, disappeared in high winds before they had a chance. - Evelyn Simon
Come see why for the 13th year Edward Jones was named one of the "Best Companies To Work For” by FORTUNE magazine in its annual listing. To be considered for this position apply online at www.edwardjones.com/careers. Or, send your resume and salary requirements to: Edward Jones 442 Main Street Gooding, ID 83330 Equal Opportunity Employer
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County Fairs and Rodeos
Elmore County Fair and Rodeo – July 16–19 If you are looking for the charm of a small town festival where your kids can pet the animals or get up close and personal to watch a sheep, pig or cow be washed and prepared for the next show, or maybe just see the pride on the face of one of the many children and teens that participate in our annual event when their hard work is rewarded....then this is the fair for you! Come see the charm and tradition that brings our 4H, Optimist and Open Class participants back year after year. For a schedule; www.ecfr.weebly.com
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Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo – July 25th – 29th Features fun for the entire family including children’s activities, entertainment, music, commercial vendors, agricultural exhibits, rodeo events, a wide variety of food and attractions. www.facebook.com/LincolnCountyFairRodeo Jerome County Fair – August 5 – 9 August 5– 9 www.jeromecountyfair.com PRCA Rodeo: August 5 ,6 & 7 7:30pm Depew Arena Gooding County Fair – August 12 – 17 The county fair is a way for 4-H and FFA youth to showcase their project work and receive recognition for their efforts, but it can also provide important opportunities for positive youth development. Life skill and developmental outcomes are accomplished through non-formal educational opportunities, and the fair is a great place to provide positive opportunities for belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. For more information and a schedule of events, please visit http://extension.uidaho.edu/gooding/2013/04/01/ gooding-county-fair
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33rd Annual Basque Picnic July 20, 10-4 135 Country Lane, Jerome, ID 83338Cultural Center New location: Basque Office:208-324-4378 or 934-8405
GOODING, IDAHO - The 33rd annual Basque PicnicMcClure will be held at the Barrett Cell: 208-539-3745 Basque Cultural Center, 285 Euskadi Lane, right next to the Gooding Agent County Museum. Contact: Julie Cortabitarte Gough 308-5051 bmcclure@idfbins.com Mass is at 11 am, lunch will be served at noon. Menue: grilled lamb chops pork loin, red beans, Basque rice, and green salad with Basque dressing and a roll. Adults $16, Seniors $14, and children 5-12 $8 At 3pm we will begin serving chorizos. Come enjoy the Basque dancers, live auction, kids races, adult weight carrying conBotaIDdrinking 135 Country Lane,test, Jerome, 83338 contest, tug of war and more. Office:208-324-4378 or 934-8405
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Amuma’s Attic has joined Country Elegance in Hagerman. They specialize in repurposed and refurbished furniture and storage items, which are charming, colorful and useful. Julie Gough is joined in this venture by her daughter Anni Norstebon and daughter in law Kyli Gough.
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Bellevue City Park Saturday, July 12 11-5 Fiddlers Inc. welcomes the public to a jam session. Bring your own chair. No Admission charge. Musicians with acoustic string instruments are welcome to jam This is family entertainment: NO ALCOHOL IN THE PARK during the Jamboree. For more information, call Betty Rice: 404-4040.
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Summer wines: Beat the heat in the kitchen By Marguerite Janes, Thousand Springs Winery and Bed & Breakfast
Beat the heat in the kitchen- pull out your grill and pair your meal with a chilled summer wine. For a quick cool supper, top your favorite lettuce & dressing pair with a scoop of Turkey Cranberry Almond Salad, soft bread sticks, and a chilled bottle of Chardonnay or Rose’. Cold Springs Winery’s 2011 Chardonnay ($9.99) won Gold at the Idaho Wine Commission’s wine competition last fall. It pairs beautifully with poultry dishes, butter sauced fish, and fresh yeasty rolls. Also consider a light Rose’. A gorgeous French Provence rose’, Bieler Pere et Fils ($13.00), which has a floral aroma and a crisp finish would be wonderful with a turkey or chicken cranberry salad. Also it would match up to a white creamy cheese and cracker. A skewer of grilled shrimp with pineapple would hold up to a slightly sweeter wine. Tuesday Night White by Atlanta Cellars ($13.00) would be perfect. This wine, served very chilled, lends to relaxing on the deck on a hot afternoon with feet up all by itself. Not cooking? Try Chinese takeout with your favorite Gewürztraminer from the Alsace region- (NE France on the German border). Nothing else pairs so perfectly with the spices of Chinese food. Look for Trimbach, a suggested winery. Chances are, if the region Alsace is on the label you are good to go. Like a bit more red? For those hot dogs, burgers and steaks? Carmela Vineyard’s 2008 Cabernet Franc ($20) has rich red color with a slight perfumed nose, balances nicely with your favorite teriyaki skewer. For the burger, choose a light merlot such as a 2010 Pennywise ($11.00) or head for an Argentine Malbec, 2011 Massimo ($13.00). Both will also hold up to a steak, but I recommend a Napa Merlot, Raymond “R” collection ($16.00). Or find an old vine zinfandel from Lodi or Napa. Wine made from grapes of vines 100 years or older can be called “old vine”. These vines generally have a lower yield at harvest, but offer a special taste treat for slightly more money. An example is Brazin Old Vine Zinfandel ($18.99). Not sure what to pair with your meal? Grab a sparkling wine- They go with everything even all by themselves, are not costly and makes your wine time a party. For something different, find a sparkling Shiraz from Australia. Australians love their sparkling Shiraz and so should you. It’sa perfect match to filet mignon or prime rib with horseradish.
“Still not sure? Make a sangria!” Still not sure? Make a sangria! Here is my favorite recipe: Start with a sweet white such as Meridian Moscato ($9) or a sweet red, 2012 Jacobs Creek Sweet Red ($7.00). The night before, macerate a can of tropical fruit (with juice) with a half cup of an orange flavored liquor such as Grand Marnier or Curacao. Or Brandy, or Rum, or whatever you have on hand. Just before serving the next day, thinly slice an orange and large dice an apple. Combine in a large pitcher the fruit mixture with the wine, add the apple, orange slices and one liter of ginger ale. Serve with a large slotted spoon to scoop some fruit into your glass. Enjoy your summer!
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The Golden Age of Flight: The rise and fall of Pan Am - an American icon Submitted by Judy Erdman, Events Coordinator
Gooding County Historical Museum, July 9th at 7 pm The lecture is cheduled for July 9th at 7 pm at the Gooding County Historical Museum featuring Genie Smith Pratt, educator and former Pan Am flight crew. Genie Smith Pratt was born in Cedar City, Utah and raised in Calabasas, California. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Education and earned an M.S. from California State University, Fresno. She worked for Pan American Airlines in the 1970’s, based in Washington D.C., New York City and London, and traveled around the world, primarily in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Genie eventually traveled to 64 countries while working as a flight attendant. She also did promotional work for Pan Am on the ground in Europe and in Washington D.C. Genie currently resides in Clovis, CA and is full time faculty at West Hills College. You will travel through the history of the Flying Clipper Ships’ as they revolutionized world travel, participated in World War II and Vietnam efforts, moved the world’s celebrities and aristocrats, and more. Experience the rise and fall of Pan Am, a prominent American Ambassador to the world, through stories and more than 200 historical images presented by a former employee. Pan Am provided the first overseas passenger service, inflight meal service, radio communications, and instrument flight techniques. Pan Am introduced jets, inaugurated round-the world service and surveyed and built many of the world’s strategic landing strips and airports. It played a crucial role in World War II and the Vietnam War assisting the State Department, Department of Defense and the CIA. Pan Am also evacuated U.S. citizens and others from hostile situations as well as provided R&R flights for the military. Pan Am flew the rich and famous from movie stars, potentates, dictators, the Pope and aristocrats of all kinds. It has a history inextricably intertwined with that of the U.S and its iconic presence was pervasive around the world. If you have any Pan Am stories or memorabilia, please bring them to the lecture. The lecture is free, donations are appreciated. Refreshments to follow. We will be giving a free one year GCHS membership to a guest that has never been one of our members. The Gooding County Museum is located at 273 Euskadi Lane (Hwy 26/46), Gooding, Idaho between North Canyon Medical Center and the Gooding Basque Center. If you have an earlier Speaker Night schedule, please note Arthur Hart from the Idaho Humanities Council cancelled due to health reasons. The Gooding County Museum is open every Friday and Saturday from April through October from 10 am to 4 pm. The museum is open Sunday July 20th from 10 am to 4 pm. to coincide with the Basque Picnic. For more information call 934-5318. Website: www.goodingcountyhistoricalsociety.shutterfly.com
Remember to shop with Schwan’s Hagerman Public Library partners with Schwan’s Care program Clip this out and post it on your refrigerator or bulletin board.
Call CSI North Side Center to register for this class. This is one you won’t want to miss - enjoy fresh sourdough made by Aaron and local cheeses by Ballard Cheese in Gooding, Blue Sage sheep cheese fron Shoshone and goat cheese from Sweetwater Farm in Buhl. -Ed.
Shop with Schwan’s this month and 20% of your order is donated to the Hagerman Public Library building fund. Be sure to mention the Hagerman Public Library when you shop, or give them ID # 11542 Kyle 316-0053 / www.schwans.com / (888)724-9267
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Smokin’ 45 Saloon and BBQ opens for business
July 2014
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GOODING - Smokin’ barbecue at its best is now being served in Gooding. Partners Troy Richardson and Angie Bausch opened the doors of the Smokin’ 45 in Gooding last month at 227 Main. Outside the backdoor Troy is operating one of the largest smokers in the county, serving up mouthwatering ribs and a variety of tasty delights for lunch and dinner. Troy prides himself in his creative use of fresh fruits in his delicious meals. Troy is a cowboy buckaroo who has won some cook-offs, worked in the Ag community in Oregon, Nevada and Idaho and prides himself in providing a good family atmosphere for lunch and dinner dining. Partner Angie Bausch keeps everything running smoothly, greeting and attending to her customers and staff to make it a memorable dining experience. Angie comes from the world of agriculture as well, having farmed in Wisconsin and worked in Iowa as a grain marketer. This saloon could be called Cowboy Central and they welcome everyone. After the food service finishes in the evening, it becomes a cowboy bar offering 12 taps of beer and a saloon atmosphere for everyone to enjoy after the little ones have bedded down for the evening. Drop by for “Flintstone style” ribs and enjoy a step back into the old west.
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Summer Meals Program Free for Local Youth During the summer months, after school has ended, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s summer food service program will help to fill the need of hungry children. Any child, 18 years and younger, will be provided breakfast and lunch free of charge. The Wendell school district had to make the decision to close their lunch service down due to low participation. However, any student can eat breakfast and lunch at any of the following locations throughout the Magic Valley. Breakfast and lunches are served Monday through Thursday only. For more information, you may call the Idaho Cares Line at 2-1-1. Hagerman & Bliss School District: 324 North 2nd Avenue – Hagerman Elementary School Breakfast & Lunch – June 23rd - Aug 7th 8:10am to 8:30am and 11:30am to 12:00pm Shoshone School District: Shoshone City Park – North Rail Street Lunch – June 2nd thru Aug 8th – 12:00pm to 1:00pm Shoshone Elementary School – 61 East Highway 24 Breakfast & Lunch – June 16th thru July 17th 7:30am – 8:30am and 11:30am – 12:30pm Jerome School District : Gayle Forsythe Park – 8th Ave East & Tiger Drive Lunch – June 9th through July 17th – 11:30am to 12:30pm Horizon Elementary – 934 10th Ave East Breakfast & Lunch – July 28th through Aug. 14th 7:45am to 8:00am & 11:15am to 12:30pm Jerome Middle School - 520 10th Ave West Breakfast & Lunch – June 9th through 17th 7:30am to 8:00am and 11:30am to 12:30pm Jerome High School – 104 Tiger Drive North Lunch June 9th through July 16th 11:15am to 11:45am
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North Canyon Medical Center Recipient of Grant
GOODING, IDAHO - The North Canyon Medical Center Foundation recently received a generous $3,000 rural community grant from Northwest Farm Credit Services. “Northwest Farm Credit Service has always shown a strong commitment to rural farming communities such as ours. The rural community grant awarded to the NCMC Foundation is a great example of this commitment and will allow us to strengthen our local community hospital.” stated Whitney Johnson, director of foundation and development at North Canyon Medical Center. Along with other generous personal gifts from community members, the rural community grant has allowed the Foundation to donate $12,000 to North Canyon Medical Center. These funds will help strengthen the newly opened Wound Care Program at NCMC and assist the hospital in purchasing specialized wound care software for this program.
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New Old Favorites: Cran-Carrot Oatmeal Cookies by Terrell Williams If you are looking for a nutritious cookie that keeps everyone coming back for more, try a batch of these soft, not-too-sweet treats. Chilling the dough several hours before baking makes it easier to handle and gives the flavors time to marry. This recipe can be doubled and these cookies freeze well. ½ cup shortening ½ cup butter, room temperature ½ cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup finely grated carrot 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup chopped cashews ½ cup dried cranberries
Pictured from left to right: Helen Edwards – Partners in Healthcare Board Chair Tim Powers – NCMC CEO/CFO Susan Faulkner – pervious NCMCF Board Member Judy Demaray – NCMCF Board Member Kelly McCool – NCMCF Board President
Shoshone Fourth of July Friday, July 4, 2014
Free Barbeque 5-7 pm ** Free Ice Cream & Cake Social 6-7 pm Community softball game 6 pm ** Cake Auction Dusk – Fireworks Display Everyone is invited. Please bring a side dish to share and something to sit on. Event held at the Shoshone ball field and little park (at the end of C Street). Donations for next year’s fireworks will be accepted.
Fires at Hagerman Fossil Beds Monument Several small fires burned along Bell Rapids Road south of Hagerman June 30. Estimated total acres burned is nearly 200. Several fire departments, volunteers and the BLM responded. A helicopter dipped water from the Snake River, planes dropped retardant to protect the Oregon Trail and overlooks and firefighters worked hard to contain the fires quickly. The cause of the fires is unknown as yet, but it is possible a vehicle dragging a chain caused sparks, setting the fires. The monument’s overlooks and trails are temporarily closed to visitors.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugars until light. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add carrots and mix well. In another bowl, combine the oatmeal, flour, soda and salt. Stir in the cashews and cranberries. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees until lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing to a plate. Yield: About 3 dozen.
Gooding American Legion Post 30 awards students from Gooding and Bliss by J. Gooding Cornett The American Legion School Award is designed to place emphasis of the development of the qualities of courage, honor leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service in students. The School Award Program by recognizing these qualities hopes to add further emphasis for them to live their lives as outstanding examples of good citizens. The School Award Program is featured by the presentation of School Award Medals and Certificates to the most outstanding boy or girl in the senior high class. Award winners: Manuel Salinas and runner up Logan Strom, from Gooding Middle School, Howard Morris from the Idaho State Deaf & Blind School and Maegan Fabela from Bliss School. Awards were presented by Fred Anderson, 1st Vice Commander and Donald K. Larson, Adjutant of the American Legion Post 30 of Gooding, Idaho.
Hagerman Public Library News
Fundraising for New Library Gains Momentum HAGERMAN, IDAHO - Charlotte Rosen, director of Hagerman Public Library, has announced a new fundraising program in collaboration with Schwan’s Cares program. Rosen said, “The program will pay us a percentage of online or Schwan’s home deliveries under our ID 11542. Just tell the Schwan’s driver you want to donate to the library and use our ID number.” As long as the ID number is used, where the order is placed is not a factor. The donations will come from the company’s profits rather than from their customers. Rosen suggested anyone supporting the library should tell their friends and family, regardless of where they are, that if they use the ID number, our library building fund will benefit. She thanked the community for their support at the recent bake and book sale. Rosen said the library now has all required blueprints and is working on finalizing the site plan and submitting it for necessary approvals.
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Getting Fresh in the Kitchen
July 2014
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by Jane Deal © 2014
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Happy Cooking, Campers I shudder to think about what could possibly happen to me if left alone to care, cook and feed myself in the wild. The shuddering continues, even after I picture myself now standing directly next to a camping stove and a large ice chest full of food in the same exact scenario. I am not a natural born camper. Don’t get me wrong now.....I love the beauty of the outdoors. I enjoy hiking, seeing beautiful mountains and vistas and I also like going back to a place with a REAL kitchen at the end of the day. I know I am always asking people to open up their minds to new foods and new flavors, but when I think of camping food all I can come up with is.....dirty hot dogs. (Def: “dirty hot dog”- over-done, blackened hot dog which fell on the ground while you were camping as a kid and your parents picked it up, blew the dirt off and told you this was “what made the bears roar”.) My better-half, Walt, has pushed me to spend more time lodging roofless under the moon and is an avid outdoorsman and outdoor chef. He plans out all of our meals, including bacon wrapped pork chops, stuffed potatoes and homemade chili. It’s the one time when all I have to do is show up for each meal and eat with glee like a little kid and I have no feeling that I need to become something I’m not. I am there to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and all the pre-conceived nightmare camping scenarios (being eaten by bears, drinking poison water, finding mice, rats, or snakes in the tent, etc.) slowly fade away. The incredibly difficult daily task of attempting to live in the moment suddenly doesn’t feel so arduous and I start to really take in the beauty of the nature around me. Food seems to taste so exquisitely delicious when we are camping. Maybe it’s because I didn’t have to cook it or maybe it’s because of the scenery, but flavors seem more accentuated. Cheese tastes creamier, tomatoes taste sweeter and bacon tastes smokier. The extra smoky flavor of the bacon helped bring our group back together after a difficult first night camping one summer. We set up camp later in the night and did not see the sprinkler heads in the ground when we were putting the tents up. In the middle of the night, we heard the sprinklers turn on and Walt’s sister, Brenda, cursing and trying to get out of her tent as it was flooding. She attempted to get into Walt’s truck to sleep and set off the alarm. Our larger plans for breakfast the next day turned into coffee and bacon after the previous night’s activities. Slowly Brenda emerged from the truck and was very quiet at first but the bacon seemed to ease the pain and the coffee helped us all come out of the groggy sleepiness. We still laugh to this day about that night’s escapades. In my Facebook interviews, I was really surprised to see that the results of the monthly poll were not stories of camping disasters but consisted completely of outdoor cooking recipes and tips. On one hand, I felt like I discovered a large tribe of wilderness recipe creators and a whole new set of cooking techniques. On the other hand, I felt somewhat alone in my fear of cooking outside the comforts of the indoor kitchen. I guess cooking outdoors can be fun but I’m going to continue to leave that part up to someone else. Like Wimpy said, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” Here are a few of the camper cooking tips I collected: Merlin- Corn-bread made in a 12” Dutch oven makes a luxurious meal with steamed oysters and corn on the cob. Bake a cake for dessert in a Dutch oven and be very judicious about the placement and care of the charcoal briquettes. Sally- Place apple slices on foil and top with cinnamon, sugar and a little butter and fold foil closed. Cook slowly over the grill. Roll dough around a dowel and cook slowly over the fire like you would when toasting a marshmallow. Serve with the cooked apples. Armand- Pre-mix egg omelets with your favorite ingredients at home in individual freezer zip-lock bags. (Make sure bags are freezer bags.) At camp, place the bags in boiling water and let cook for 10-15 minutes. Let set in the bag for a few minutes before serving. Walt- Cut potatoes in half. Place one tablespoon of butter and one teaspoon of dried onion soup mix in the middle and wrap in foil. Cook on the grill or over hot coals until the potato is tender. And my personal favorite..... Kathleen- Be careful getting ashes in your food. It greases the skids, so to speak...... Happy Camping Everybody! Jane Deal co-owned the Ein Tisch Inn and Wild Rice’s Catering in Hagerman from 2003-2009. She is the author of the cookbook for Ballard’s Idaho Golden Greek Cheese. In 2013, Jane co-authored a cookbook featuring Idaho Preferred products titled, “Live. Eat. Local.” When it comes to cooking, she adheres to two core philosophies: Always use fresh and local ingredients, and refuse to be afraid! She believes the cooking experience should always be filled with joy, not fear.
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Buhl Sagebrush Days July 3 and July 4, 2014 BUHL, IDAHO - This annual 4th of July tradition will start with an ‘all you can eat’ Trout feed on July 3rd and continue on July 4th with the annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Buhl Key Club Fun Run, the longest parade in Southern Idaho, food & craft vendors in Eastman Park, anvil firing and fireworks at dusk. For more information contact the Buhl Chamber of Commerce at (208) 543-6682 Interested vendors please contact the Chamber office. MichelleO@buhlchamber.org www.buhlchamber.org
Fireworks and Animals Compiled by Amy Thompson from the Internet Fireworks are enjoyed year-round by people but can be a source of fear for many animals. Many animals find fireworks scary, so don’t ignore the problem. There are lots of simple things you can do to help your pet deal with fireworks. By preparing in advance before fireworks start your pet will be better able to cope with the noises. You can follow some of the following tips to make firework celebrations less frightening for your pet. Keeping cats and dogs secure: • Make sure your dog or cat always has somewhere to hide if he or she wants to and has access to this place at all times. For example this could be under some furniture or in a closet. • During firework seasons, walk dogs during daylight hours and keep cats and dogs indoors when fireworks are likely to be set off. • At nightfall close windows and curtains and put on music or the television to mask and muffle the sound of fireworks. • If your pet shows any signs of fear try to ignore their behavior. Leave them alone unless they are likely to harm themselves. • Never punish or fuss over your pet when it’s scared as this will only make things worse in the long run. • Make sure your cat or dog is always kept in a safe and secure environment and can’t escape if there’s a sudden noise. Have your pet microchipped in case they do escape. Just for dogs – before the fireworks start: Before the firework season starts provide your dog with a safe haven, this should be a quiet area so choose one of the quietest rooms in your home. It should be a place where the animal feels it is in control, so don’t interfere with it when it’s in that area. Train your dog to associate the area with positive experiences by leaving toys there but not imposing yourself at any time. Use a variety of toys and swap them regularly, putting them away when not in use so that your dog doesn’t become bored with them. With time your dog can learn that this place is safe and Continued on page 11
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Lincoln County Community Calendar July 5th – Lincoln County Community Flea Market 9:00am- 4:00pm at LC Courthouse Lawn Vendor spaces start at $10 for a 10 x 10 area. Contact Dave Hughes at 886-2014 for more info or to reserve a booth. July 7th - Saddle Up Lincoln County Meeting 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the Lincoln County Community Center
July 12th & 13th - Shoshone Arts in the Park
27th Annual Shoshone Arts in the Park held at the Lincoln County Courthouse Lawn. See article on this page. July 16th - LC Chamber of Commerce-5:30pm at the Lincoln County Community Center August 2nd – Lincoln County Community Flea Market 9:00am- 4:00pm at LC Courthouse Lawn Vendor spaces start at $10 for a 10 x 10 area. Contact Dave Hughes at 886-2014 for more info or to reserve a booth
August 2nd & 3rd - 2nd Annual Basque Heritage Day Lincoln County Fairgrounds & Community Center
August 4th - Saddle Up Lincoln County Meeting 5:30 pm August 8th – Bingo Night 6:00pm – 8:00pm at LC Community Center August 20th – LC Chamber of Commerce Meeting 5:30pm- 7:30pm at LC Community Center
July 12 and 13 Lincoln County Courthouse lawn The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce wishes to invite everyone to Shoshone for the 27th Annual Shoshone Arts in the Park set for July 12th and 13th, 2014 held at the Lincoln County Courthouse Lawn in Shoshone. Bring your family and enjoy a weekend in the park. This event would not be possible without our great sponsors, Neuhoff Communications, Idaho Power, Lincoln County, and the City of Shoshone and to all the volunteers that make this happen. The Chamber has been working hard to bring a very high quality show for the public. Come and participate in all the activities. This event is geared for all ages and there is something for everyone. For more information visit www.lincolncountychamber.org or call (208) 886-9811 Arts and Crafts Vendors Displays: Basque Sheep Wagon, Covered wagon, Vintage cars Great arts and crafts vendors travel from various regions of the state and beyond. Handcrafted items, Paints, Quit and Fiber Fair, Music. Also a variety of tasty food vendors will be on hand. Among the displays will be a restored Basque sheep wagon from the Onieda Family, a large covered wagon, antique fire engine and various displays of vintage cars and tractors. Truck Pull All day at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena A special treat on Saturday only; the “Barnstormer” Pro Tractor will be on display during the day before the United Truck Pull which will take place that evening at the Lincoln County Rodeo Grounds. Quilt and Fiber Fair - Petting Zoo The Lincoln County Museum will be open and hosting the annual Quilt and Fiber Fair. Plan to check out the new exhibits as well as all the great quilts that will be on display. A Petting Zoo will be available for the kids. Music Festival Saturday and Sunday There will be a Music Festival held Saturday and Sunday featuring some great musicians from all around the Magic Valley. Saturday morning Veronica Guthrie will kicking off the event at 9:00 am. Veronica is a native to Shoshone and is only 15 years old and will be playing the fiddle. At 10:30 am, Wayne Nelson of American Falls will entertain you with his great cowboy western music. 12:00 pm a native to Twin Falls, Rick Kuhn will perform and starting at 1:30pm Jon and Jenni Jacobson and Friends will play fiddle music till the end of the day. Sunday’s events will begin at 8:00 am with the Shoshone Fire Department cooking up a Community Breakfast near the stage. Music will begin at 10:00 am with Matt Renner from Richfield. Matt will entertain you with his fantastic fiddle playing. At 11:30 am Wayne Nelson will return. At 1:00 pm the Fiddin Frog Fiddle Group will perform and closing the event will be Rick Kuhn at 2:30pm
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Goat Dairy in Buhl Sweetwater Farm in Buhl, ID sells raw goat milk and soft cheese for human consumption. Licensed by the state department of agriculture under the “small herd exemption”, they can sell milk and dairy products from up to seven goats. Milk is available at the farm in plastic or glass, by the half-gallon ($4) or quart ($2), with a bottle deposit for glass containers. It is also sold in Twin Falls at the Asian Food Market on Addison for $5 per half-gallon. Plain raw goat cheese, frozen in 8 oz containers is also available for purchase at the farm. Flavored cheeses (including Huckleberry, Jalepeno/cilantro, and Tomato/basil) will be available again soon. The goats are on pasture with supplemental alfalfa and a small amount of whole grains at milking time. The breeds milked are Alpine, Nigerian dwarf, and crosses of the two (mini alpines). Visits to the farm are welcome any time by appointment. Nancy Boling (208) 4042001 or nboling@alumni.uidaho.edu Fireworks and animals - - Continued from page 9 enjoyable. So when fireworks happen it may choose to go here because it knows that when it is here, no harm will come to it and so it’s more able to cope. It is important that your dog has access to its doggy safe haven at all times even when you’re not at home.
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Above- A lineup of Sweetwater Farm milk goats. On the left is an Alpine doe, a mini Alpine is in the middle, and a Nigerian doe is on the right. Mini Alpines are the result of breeding a Nigerian goat to an Alpine, and many families find them to be the perfect size for a family milk supply. Sweetwater farm produces quality milk goats of every size.
Summer time is for being outside It is the perfect time of year for children of all ages to be outside and away from computers and televisions. The list below provides ideas for all interests, and doesn’t leave much room for boredom. Numbers 12 and 88 sound pretty good to me, and I am partial to number 6, of course. I could add: 102: Ride your horse through a sprinkler. Website: www. beoutsideidaho.org. You can find them on Facebook too. -Ed.
Just for dogs – when the fireworks start: • Close any windows and black out the ‘doggy play area’ to remove any extra problems caused by flashing lights. • Each evening before the fireworks begin, move your dog to the play area and provide toys and other things that they enjoy. Make sure that there are things for you to do too so that your dog isn’t left alone. • Ignore the firework noises yourself. Play with a toy to see if your dog wants to join in, but don’t force them to play. • If you know a dog that isn’t scared by noises and which gets on well with your dog, then keeping the two together during the evenings may help your dog to realize that there’s no need to be afraid. Just for cats: • Make sure your cat has somewhere to hide if a tree house it wants to. For example this may be under some furniture or in 1.2. Build Jump rope a quiet corner. 3. Plant a butterfly garden • Don’t try and tempt your cat out as this will cause it to become 4. Build a fort 5. Play “Red Rover” more stressed. 6. Play “Simon Says “ If your dog or cat does get scared and runs away, please be sure 7. Look at bugs a tire swing to check with your local animal shelters and also check with 8.9. Make Have a picnic animal control to get help in finding your pet. 10. Climb a tree
Northwest Community Development Tour July 22
The Graduate Class Practicum of Northwest Community Development Institute will tour Hagerman Valley on July 22nd. This is the first time the graduating class has travelled outside the Boise area for their tour. The group will talk to local business people and Julia Oxarango-Ingram, Director of Southern Idaho Rural Development suggests businesses be ready to welcome the group and answer a few questions about their perception of the community. They may also ask, “What challenges are there in terms of economic development; how can we market the region to draw people in each community?” She added that each area has a different character, adding, “How can we look at these as a region to draw people here to visit, to work, and to live?” The area being toured includes Bliss, Hagerman, Buhl and Castleford. Joining the group are representatives from area utilities/state and Federal agencies to talk about possible partnerships for furthering economic development opportunities. A locally sourced dinner (for tour participants only) is planned at Thousand Springs B&B & Winery. Jamie and Kitty Martin will utilize their new portable Wood Fired Pizza catering oven, Christopher Claunch, a local entrepreneur and Chef will help with catering, and donations are sought from local food producers, along with information about their products or farms, to give to the visiting economic development specialists. Julia Oxarango-Ingram can be reached at Southern Idaho Rural Development, (208)309-2090 or Sird4u@gmail.com.
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Go swimming Run through the sprinkler Make a muddy slip-n-slide Paint or draw outside Read a book on the lawn or under a tree Draw on sidewalks with chalk Play hopscotch Plant a garden Dig a hole to see what’s below the ground Make a bird feeder Watch the weather Look for shapes in the clouds Play spray bottle water tag Make a lemonade stand Fly a kite Roll down a hill Play with your pets Do a scavenger hunt Jump on a trampoline Collect rocks Play “4-Square” Play “Duck-Duck-Goose” Play “I Spy”
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By Charmy LeaVell The Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame is looking forward to seeing how Miss Rodeo Idaho Halli Stutzman is decorating the steer she is traveling with throughout the various states she is touring. We can’t say enough about our appreciation for the great work she is doing as an ambassador for Rodeo and the western way of life. The growing “herd” of our generous and willing sponsors is magnificent, humorous and creative. The community has not only pulled together in this competition, but is eagerly watching to see what be the next creation to join some of the best dressed steers around. Wondering where the “herd” of well-dressed wooden long horn steers on Gooding’s main street came from and what all the hoopla is about? Charmy LeaVell from the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame says, “Local businesses and individuals are offered the opportunity to advertise and decorate the steers to raise funds for the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame. Contestants pay an entry fee of $150 and are entered into a judged contest for the best designed steer. The winning entry gets the $150 award.” The steers have been displayed throughout Gooding since early May, during the Western Heritage Days in June & will be shown through August during the Gooding County Fair and Pro Rodeo. There will also be a “People’s Choice” award being voted on by the public at large in the Idaho Rodeo “Hall” of Fame located in the commercial building at the fairgrounds. The winner will be announced on Saturday, August 16 and posted inside the “Hall”. There are approximately 60 steers committed at this time with a few more anticipated by the August 1st deadline for judging.
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Aluminum, tandem-axle, front tack room with swing-out saddle rack. Extra wide- Extra tall. It has had very little use, is in excellent condition and can haul 2 to 3 horses. Price reduced to $4,800. (208) 536-6421
Annual induction dinner August 16 11:30 a.m. Gooding County Fairgrounds The Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame will hold their annual induction, dinner and live auction August 16th at 11:30 in the commercial building during the Gooding County Fair and Pro Rodeo to raise funds for a new hall and supplement funding for awards currently being implemented for youth. “Now that we are a non-profit organization” says LeaVell, “many people want to donate their saddles, spurs and miscellaneous memorabilia but we don’t have a facility of our own to house and display them. So we’re actively seeking donations to preserve this wonderful history.” This year’s inductees into the Hall of Fame in alphabetical order include Bill and Mary Aller (Chubbuck), Curtis Cutler (Pocatello), Edmo brothers: Bill, Frank, Lamose, and Kesley (Fort Hall) posthumously also recognizing Lee Pinto Edmo who was previously recognized as a Legend, Dennis Manning (Wilder), Dr. Robert Monroe (Kimberly), and Governor Butch Otter (Boise). Parties interested in attending the induction, dinner and live auction or in making a donation should contact Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame, P.O. Bo 562, Gooding, or call Charmy LeaVell, Secretary/ treasurer at (208) 539-0202. The Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame is a statewide non-profit organization with current non-paid board members Lonnie LeaVell (Gooding) serving as president; Bob Craig (Eagle) vice president; Charmy LeaVell (Gooding) secretary/treasurer); and directors are Buddy Hugues (Pocatello) and Jim Seibel (Nampa).
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Gooding Chamber Upcoming meetings: July 17 - Don Gill - upcoming Fair & Rodeo report August - no meeting, Fair time! September 18 - Fraud Prevention CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOODING RELAY FOR LIFE FOR RAISING $37,000 FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY! • • •
22 teams, 266 participants. A big thank-you to Susan Bolton and all of the volunteers and participants for a great event. It›s amazing what can happen when the whole community participates.
Gooding County Community Calendar July 3rd - Gooding Chamber of Commerce Board meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Zeppe’s Pizza & Subs, Gooding July 7th - Gooding City Council Meeting 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm – Gooding City Hall July 17th - Gooding Chamber of Commerce meeting 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm – Zeppe’s Pizza & Subs, Gooding July 20th - Gooding Basque Picnic 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Gooding County Fair & Rodeo, 201 Lucy Lane. Open to the public. Mass at 11:00 am, lunch at 12:00 noon. Games, demonstrations and more. July 21st – Gooding City Council Meeting 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Gooding City Hall 308 5th Ave W, 83330
College of Southern Idaho NORTH SIDE CENTER 202 14th Avenue East, Gooding, ID 83330 934-8678. Photo above: Brockman’s Rifles entry Photo at right: Ron Reed Welding entry
Auctioneer Joe Bennett 40 years experience ; Livestock - Cattle - Horses Estate Sales - Real Estate D IFIE R T R CE AISE R APP
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Beginning Spanish Tue., July 8-29 7-9 p.m. $65 includes book Instructor: Mike Kerr Essential Oils Wed., July 9 6-8 p.m. $19 Instructor: Sharon Johnson LMT RMT Introduction to GPS Thur., July 17 5:30-8:30 p.m. $30 Instructor: George Yerion 8 Wines & 4 Cheeses Thur., July 17 6-9 p.m. $48 Instructor: Marguerite Janes Thousand Springs Winery, Hagerman Enhanced Conceal & Carry Tue., Thur., July 22 & 24, Sat., July 26 (1-5 p.m.) 7-9 p.m. $79 Instructor: Sgt. Dave Kiger Healing Benefits of Massage Therapy Tue., July 29 6-8 p.m. $19 Instructor: Sharon Johnson LMT RMT Yoga for Kids Ages 6-11 M., W., F., July 7-18 9-9:45 a.m. $35 Instructor: Michele Daubert Science Camp: G.A.M.E.S. Ages 7-12 Tu., W., Th., July 29-31 2-4 p.m. $30 Instructor: Jennifer Patterson