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In education, the most im- else is useless without that portant skill you can teach a skill. But, if there are no child is reading - everything books to read, how can you truly learn to read? Claire and Gary Major are working to make sure that is not a problem for the Gooding Public Library by collecting aluminum cans. The funds raised by selling those cans will be used to purchase new books for the library. Unfortunately, many people and businesses have stopped saving cans. You CAN help though, by saving your cans and donating them to the library - even a small grocery bag full will help. Just bring them to the
Gooding Library (306 5th Ave. West) or call Gary at 934-4134 and he will come and pick them up. You can also take them to the local recyling center and tell them the cans are for the library. The recyling center will also take other metal things (old machinery, appliences, car parts, etc.) as a donation to the library. Public service is about supporting something you love or something you believe in, and that is exactly what Mr. & Mrs. Major are doing. Next time you see them, give them a big thank you (and a bag of cans).
What You Should Know About the Current Flu Season Health District Press Release The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported widespread influenza activity in a majority of the United States. With flu-related deaths on the rise and questions about the effectiveness of the vaccine, South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) wants to remind the public the importance of still getting vaccinated and some facts about this year’s flu season. “Epidemic can be an alarming word, but it really means that a certain disease, in this case seasonal flu, is making a widespread occurrence. As a public health agency we work diligently to keep a close eye on flu activities within our communities and on
educating the public,” said Cheryle Becker, SCPHD Family and Children’s Health Division Administrator. “We realize that the public is questioning the effectiveness of this year’s flu vaccine. Every year the CDC studies samples of circulating flu viruses and tries to match up the next year’s vaccine. Unfortunately, flu viruses change constantly; they most often change from one season to the next and they can even change within the course of the flu season.” A flu virus changing is known as “drift” and according to the CDC, because of this occurrence, there is always the possibility of a less than optimal match between circontinued on page 8.....
January 14
,2015
Volume 39 ~ Number 2 News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
CourierNews.webs.com On January 17th You’re Invited to the
Annual Lincoln County Chamber Banquet
This Saturday, January 17th, the Lincoln County Chamber will hold their annual banquet at the Lincoln County Community Center (201 South Beverly in Shoshone) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will include a year in review of the Chambers accomplishments, Chamber awards, and a special Guest Speaker, Debbie Dane (Executive Director of Southern Idaho Tourism), who will talk about Tourism and Economic Development. The banquet is a Comfort Food Potluck Dinner, so please bring a side dish or dessert. The Chamber will be providing main dishes. Please RSVP with number attending by January 14th, 2015. Contact the Lincoln County County Chamber of Commerce at 886-9811 or LincolnCoChamber@ gmail.com