The Courier
News Spring Football in Wendell
At 1 p.m. this Saturday, March 21st, the Wendell Diamondbacks will host the Jerome Bulldawgs in their first game of the ICFL Season. The game was originally scheduled at the Wendell High School but has been moved to the Jim Prince Memorial Park (250 2nd Ave East). ICFL (Idaho Contact Football League) is a semi-pro football league with a dozen teams across Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon. Teams play mostly for the love of the game, but for many players, this is an opportunity to gain skills to help them try-out for college teams. To maintain their amateur status, players are not paid. The Head Coach for the Diamondbacks is Cam Joseph. Assitant coaches include Wes Scott, Brandon Scott, and Justin Hendley. For more information, call 208-809-9529 or check out their facebook page - Sawtooth Diamondbacks. The ICFL started in 1999 with 3 teams playing 8 man football in Boise. In 2012, they transition to 9-Man Football which allowed for more venue options and a large increase in membership. In 2014, the league expanded to 11-Man football and added 5 new teams. They also started playing at high school stadiums.
Be Careful What You Flush
Covid-19 or the coronavirus is having a profound impact on our world. Schools are closing, churches are suspending services, and events (including wedding and funerals) are being postponed. And yet, people are flocking to supermarkets to pick through what remains of paper products - exactly what we should not be doing. Is any of this warrented? Six to twelve months from now, we will know if it was the end of the world or a hugh waste of our time. In the meantime, there are some important things you need to know about your toilet. The only thing you should flush is toilet paper. Despite its simple looks, it is specially designed to desinigrate quickly. Other products like paper towels, napkins and baby/cleaning wipes do not breakdown easily, and can plug up sewer lines, especially your private sewer lines. If this happens, it will require removal by a plumber at your expense. Even if something says “flushable”, don’t do it.
IF IT DOESN’T HAVE TOILET PAPER IN ITS NAME, IT GOES IN THE TRASH NOT THE DRAIN.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
March 18, 2020
Vol 44 Num 12
We Need a “Health Hero”
Press Release
Does your doctor go the extra mile to make sure you and your family are healthy? Has your school nurse worked tirelessly to prevent and control outbreaks in your children’s classrooms? Is there a local organization that you see making a real health difference in the community? South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) wants to know about it! SCPHD is now accepting nominations for “Health Heroes 2020.” “This award is a chance for us to honor the people and organizations who work tirelessly to make our communities healthier,” said Pam Jones, SCPHD Health Board member and Chair of the Health Heroes Committee. “A healthy community starts with the residents. We want to make sure the people who go above and beyond are recognized for their care, dedication, and hard work.” SCPHD awards four nomination categories: youth, adult volunteer, adult professional and organization and accepts nominations for residents in Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, and Twin Falls counties. The following are eligible for nomination in each category: Youth: A volunteer, 18 years old or younger, who has made a big impact on the health of their community. Please limit entries to one person per nomination. Adult Volunteer: A member of the community, over the age of 18, who is volunteering outside of their profession. This person must have volunteered time on a community project, initiative, or organization and their efforts have helped their community become healthier. Please limit entries to one person per nomination. Adult Professional: A member of the community, over the age of 18, who works in health care or community health and goes above and beyond in their job or hobby to help make their community healthier. Please limit entries to one person per nomination. Organization: A group of people (youth or adult) who have made a big impact on their community health over the last year. Please limit entries in this category to groups of two or more residents. Find nomination forms on our website or at one of our five offices. Nominations are due by April 1, 2020. cont. page 3...