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Hope... Love... Fun... at Camp Rainbow Gold
For kids fighting cancer, one the big challenges is being able to engage in normal events. Most of us take for granted the ability to enjoy outdoor fun like camping and hiking, but kids going through medical treatments need extra special facilities to make that possible. Just two years ago, Camp Rainbow Gold purchased 170 acres northwest of Fairfield and began the process of creating a Place Like Home for their special campers. The last year has been full of tough choices, big decisions, and hard work - all of which has paid off. Summer camps will be held this year at Hidden Paradise including Youth Oncology, Teen Oncology and Sibling Camps starting in July. For those who would like to know more about their future plans and upcoming opportunities to get involved, there will be a MEET & GREET at Soldier Creek Brewing Co. (509 Soldier Road in Fairfield) on Thursday, May 6th, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Come have a drink, enjoy some appetizers, and learn about the amazing place called Camp Rainbow Gold.
More Broadband Investment Coming Soon
Governor Brad Little recently signed Senate Bill 1199 into law, directing $45 million toward new investments in internet connectivity for underserved areas to improve commerce, economic growth, and education, on top of close to $50 million made available for broadband investments last year. The investment supports more remote healthcare access and improved educational and economic opportunities in rural Idaho. The investment includes $45 million from "Building Idaho's Future," Governor Little's plan to use Idaho's record budget surplus to provide Idahoans historic tax relief and make strategic investments in transportation, education, broadband, and other critical areas to propel our state forward. "Added investments in broadband connectivity will assist with our ongoing COVID-19 response and present better opportunities for economic development in underserved parts of Idaho. I appreciate my partners in the Legislature – especially the floor sponsors, Senator Carl Crabtree and Representative Brooke Green, as well as Representative Megan Blanksma – for recognizing the need to build Idaho's future through investments in broadband infrastructure," Governor Little said. Idaho was able to support more than 100 projects and improve connectivity for tens of thousands of households in rural Idaho last year with new broadband investments through the CARES Act. Public safety organizations, local governments, andsee medical page clinics 5..... and hospital facilities across the state also benefited through last year's investments in broadband infrastructure, equipment, and services.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
May 5, 2021
Vol 45 Num 18
Mother's Day Event
This Saturday, May 8th, the Gooding County Fairgrounds will be the home of the New Roots Vendor Show! Just in time for Mother's Day... and Spring, you are invited to be social again. Starting at 10 a.m. you can peruse area vendors for custom jewelry, fiber creations, flags and blankets, leatherwork and horsehair tack, as well as food items: pies, baked goods, and mini donuts. A few food vendors will be on hand for lunch, and FFA will be selling flowers. The show sponsors, Melanie Gallup and Cheryl Simmons, will be selling raffle tickets for vendor donated door prizes which will in turn support the soup kitchen. The show will wrap up at 6:00 p.m. Here is a short list of the vendors: Leona Hill - Jams and Crochet items Pam Francis - Pottery and baked goods Karrie Giles - Cinnamon rolls and cake balls Aysa Marie Thaete - Metal signs and crafts Christina Taylor - cross stitched items Kristina Caswell - Paparazzi and custom jewelry Jeni Jamieson - Ruby Red and art Angie Barnes - Coffee Jamie Larson - Stamped Serendipity Jewelry Carmela Gonzalez - younique products Kristine Bush - Doterra Ross Boocks - Custom Barn Doors Bob and Anna Stearns - Free lace and sewn items Cate Jerrick - Jewelry/hair sticks/key chains Sharla Whittekind - Tumblers and custom crafts The weather should be mostly sunny, but there is slight chance of showers after noon with temperatures in the low 60s.
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