The Courier
News It’s a Busy Weekend for Santa
This Friday, December 6th, Santa will be having Biscuits & Gravy with Sausage at the Gooding Elementary Middle School Cafeteria from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. And you are invited to join him! Admission to the 4th Annual “Breakfast with Santa” is free (donations are welcome). Along with a bounce house, crafts, face painting, and other fun activities, Santa will make time for pictures. This year Elsa and Anna will be his helpers. Presented by the Gooding PTA. Friday evening, Fairfield will host its annual Tree Lighting Celebration. The Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Community Church from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. 17 vendors will have handcrafted and unique items: photography, water colors, calendars, honey, jams, chocolates, baked goods, books, quilted items, fleece blankets, soap, signs, clothes, and much more! Free cinnamon rolls & hot chocolate while it lasts. Those of you who have soup or chili to share (and to be judged), come to the American Legion Hall from 5 to 5:30. Entries will be distributed to various locations within the downtown area. The Tree Lighting will take place at dark (about 6:45 p.m.) at the Steam Engine Park next to the Library. And... of course, Santa will be at the Legion Hall for photos (in between cookies & milk). On Saturday, December 7th, Santa will slide back down to Gooding for the Main Street Holiday Kick-Off. From 9 to 5, a craft fair will be held at North Valley Academy (906 Main St.). From 12 to 4, the Historic Schubert Theater (402 Main St.) will hold a bake sale and raffle. Also from 12 to 4, Brockman Chiropractic (445 Idaho St.) will be celebrating 25 years with coffee, hot chocolate, and treats. The Gooding Hotel B&B (112 Main St.) will host a Very Vintage Christmas from 1 to 3 with tours, refreshments and prizes. At 1:00 p.m. a Gooding Firetruck will deliver Santa to the Schubert Theater. Mrs. Claus will be on hand (to keep Santa from eating all the baked goods) along with several elves. At 5:30 enjoy caroling at Courthouse followed by the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. The Holiday Night Light Parade will bring lighted floats and holiday music to Main Street starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring your blankets, your winter coats, some warm boots, and grab a spot on Main Street to enjoy a very special parade.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
December 4, 2019
Vol 43 Num 49
The SNOW season officially started this last week with multiple storm moving through our area. Highway travelers are encouraged to remember how to behave when snow removal trucks are out making sure you get where you want to be.
SLOW DOWN
Slow down as soon as you see the plow and stay five car lengths back. Staying back will give you more time react if the plow needs to stop quickly.
DON’T GET TOO CLOSE
Snow plows are sometimes spreading de-icing materials from the back of the truck. Salt or sand could damage your vehicle.
ROOM TO WORK
The driver’s field of vision is restricted. They may not always see you. Be patient, they are working to help you. If you’re not in a hurry don’t pass and enjoy the safer road behind them. Pay close attention to areas like hills, curves, ramps, bridges and interchanges.
PASSING
Don’t drive too close. The front plow may cross the road’s centerline and shoulders. Snow plows can also create clouds of snow that can reduce or eliminate your visibility.
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