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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
February 6, 2019
Vol 43 ~ Num 6
2019-20 Moose, Bighorn Sheep, & Mountain Goats Mushers Defeated By Lions 49-67
Fish & Game News Release During their annual meeting on January 24th, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted new rules for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat for the 2019-2020 hunting seasons. Statewide, the new rules included a reduction in the number of moose tags available to hunters, an increase of two bighorn sheep tags, and decrease of four mountain goat tags. The new rules booklets will be out in mid March and online prior to that. The application period for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat controlled hunts runs from April 1-30. The earliest controlled moose hunt seasons begin at the end of August, as do the majority of those for bighorn sheep and all of those for mountain goat. Applicants are reminded Fish and Game will not be accepting mail-in applications for the controlled hunts. Hunters may apply at any hunting and fishing license vendor or Fish and Game office; with a credit card by calling (800) 554-8685; or online. A 2019 Idaho hunting license is required to apply. New fees for application are $16.75 for residents and $41.75 for nonresidents. The 2019-20 changes can be found at: idfg.idaho.gov
Influenza Now Widespread In the United States SCPHD News Release
What You Need To Know!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting widespread influenza activity in most of the United States, including Idaho. South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) wants to remind the public, this is the time of year we tend to see influenza-like illnesses start to peak in our region as well. “The flu virus spreads quickly, particularly in group settings like schools, churches, and workplaces.” Said Christi Dawson-Skuza, Epidemiologist. “Local schools are reporting a high number of sick students with influenza-like symptoms.” The flu is contagious before symptoms start, so practicing good hygiene at all times can help prevent its spread. SCPHD recommends people: • Get a flu vaccination. • Wash hands often and particularly after sneezing and coughing. • Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. • Cover their coughs and sneezes or cough into their sleeve. • Stay home when sick. continued page 6...
by Karen Crowson
In boys basketball, the Shoshone Indians fell to the Murtaugh Red Devils 40-52 on Monday. At Wood River, the Gooding Senators suffered the same fate as the Indians, losing to the Wood River Wolverines 25-51. Tuesday saw a comeback for the Senators with a win over the Wendell Trojans 50-38 at the Senators home court. In Dietrich, the Blue Devils just barely lost to the Raft River Trojans 79-83. In Richfield, the Hagerman Pirates overcame the Richfield Tigers 69-54 while in Camas County, the Mushers were defeated by the Lighthouse Christian Lions 49-67. Wednesday’s games brought more losses to area teams starting with the Dietrich Blue Devils losing 57-70 to the Red Devils in Murtaugh. In Shoshone, the Shoshone Indians fell 42-49 to the Glenns Ferry Pilots. On Thursday the Wendell Trojans took a win over the Hagerman Pirates 57-43. The Trojans kept the win going on Friday with a home court defeat of the Castleford Wolves 50-44. In Gooding, the Gooding Senators fell to the Buhl Indians 34-70 while in Oakley, the Shoshone Indians lost 20-54 to the Oakley Hornets. Weekend games on Saturday saw homegame losses for Lincoln and Gooding counties with the Dietrich Blue Devils losing 56-70 to the Rockland Bulldogs, and the Gooding Senators falling 45-69 to the Canyon Ridge Riverhawks. -- -- - In girls basketball, the Gooding Senators defeated the Filer Wildcats 45-42 on Monday, January 21st in Gooding. On Tuesday the Carey Panthers took down the Dietrich Blue Devils 42-53. In Murtaugh, the Richfield Tigers lost as well, with a score of 15-32 against the Murtaugh Red Devils. In Buhl, the Wendell Trojans lost 27-48 to the Buhl Indians. Tuesday’s games ended with a loss for the Hagerman Pirates 39-50 to the Hansen Huskies in Hansen. Wednesday’s games began with another loss for the Wendell Trojans, losing 18-53 to the Filer Wildcats in Filer. In Murtaugh, the Shoshone Indians crushed their opponents the Murtaugh Red Devils 42-27. In Fairfield, the Camas County Mushers lost by 10 points to the Hansen Huskies on Thursday. The ending score was 46-56. In Richfield, the Richfield Tigers didn’t fair any better, losing 23-46 to the Carey Panthers. At Canyon Ridge, the Gooding Senators defeated the Riverhawks 45-38. Thursday ended with a home court win by the Hagerman Pirates against the Lighthouse Christian Lions - 59-36.