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News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding NEWS

Lincoln County's Neher Park Opens

On Saturday members of the Lincoln County community gathered to celebrate the opening of Neher Park east of Shoshone.

Originally owned by Doctor Neher and his wife Juanita, the little piece of land located just 2 miles east of Shoshone was given to the Wood River Land Trust with the intent of creating a public park & preserve. Several years passed and nothing happened except weeds. Then, in 2019 Lincoln County aquired the property and started work on a Master Plan for the park. With the help of local landscape architect Nathan Schutte, the Neher Park Advisory Group, and the University of Idaho landscape architecture program, a design emerged to create ADA accessable trails, restore & preserve the natural features and aesthetics of the property, and provide a place for outdoor education.

Four years later, the property nestled between the old railroad and the Little Wood River is a completely different place. New pathways, several wooden bridges over an old irrigation ditch, and a metal bridge over the Little Wood have transformed over 16 acres (includes 6 acres of BLM) into a great place for fishing, picnics, swimming, or a quiet nature walk.

Lincoln County Commissioner, Rebecca Wood, said this is just phase one of the overall project. They hope to add natural play features for kids as well as more tables and benches. Commissioner Wood said the project was a group effort between public organization and private individuals - all of them deserve a big thank you for their hard work in bring Neher Park to life.

Of course, the biggest thanks goes to the Neher family for sharing this little bit of heaven with the rest of us. Special guests, Deborah Kristal and Chazz Neher (the Children of Doc Royal Neher and Juanita Neher) were on hand to do the official ribbon cutting for the park. Now it's up to the rest of us to keep it clean and beautiful for many generations to come.

Neher Park is open Dawn to Dusk only, closed at night for wildlife. During the day, however, come and enjoy! The river is stocked with fish and the bathrooms are functional and clean! Dogs are welcome but must be on leash and be sure to pick up after them.

June 21, 2023 Vol 47 Num 25

Local Banker Selected For Under 40 Award

Aaron Geurts of Zions Bank was selected as an Idaho Business Review "Accomplished Under 40" honoree and was recognized at a special event in Boise on June 15.

Geurts, vice president and Gooding branch manager, was one of 40 selected to receive the award, which recognizes Idaho business and professional leaders who have achieved success before the age of 40. At the event, Geurts was recognized for his leadership in helping the Gooding branch significantly increase its market share, client deposits and return on equity.

Geurts serves his community as a board member of his local Rotary International Club and Gooding Chamber of Commerce and as a trustee for Friends of North Canyon Network of Care, Philanthropy Board.

Don't Shooting Protected Birds or Protected Ground Squirrels

It’s a shooter’s responsibility to know the law, and a good rule of thumb is to shoot targets instead of wildlife unless you know exactly what you’re shooting at and you’re doing it legally.

Temperatures are starting to climb and the days are long, and that’s good news for recreational shooters looking to get out of city limits to shoot guns. Summer is a popular season for recreational shooters across the state, but it’s also a critical time of year for some nongame bird species that nest in, or are commonly found in, popular shooting areas.

While the majority of hunters and recreational shooters follow the law, Fish and Game law enforcement officials remind shooters they are likely to encounter protected nongame wildlife, and there’s a heavy price to pay for pulling the trigger on a protected species.

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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

The CIRCUS is Coming!

The El Korah Shrine Circus will be at the Gooding Fairgrounds on June 22nd with shows at 4 and 7. Tickets are available at: jordancircus.com

Fairfield Museum Open for the Summer

The Fairfield Depot Museum has announced it 2023 schedule. Hours will be 11 am to 3 pm, Mondays & Tuesdays.

July 3rd & 4th

July 17th & 18th

August 4th (Friday Fair) August 14th & 15th

Independance Day Celebrations

The 4th of July fall on a Tuesday this year, and some communities will celebrate a little early.

Hagerman will light the sky next Friday, June 30th, with lots of fun activities in the city park beginning at 6:30 p.m.

On July 1st, Wendell will celebrate with Simerly’s Fireworks Extravaganza at the High School football field starting at 6:30 p.m.

Bliss is excited to invite everyone to their 4th of July celebration, on the 4th. There will be mud volleyball, vendors, events for kids, bounce houses, and a parade at 4 p.m. (text Sophie Pruett 208-284-6940 for more info). The Bliss Fire District will be hosting their annual barbecue and raffle at the fire station from 5-7:30 p.m. Fireworks will start at dusk.

Fairfield (city park) and Shoshone (football park) will both celebrate Independance Day on the 4th as well with various activities and food throughout the evening.

Where ever you are, look up and remember... We are a Great Nation!

Tent Revival in Fairfield

The Foothills Baptist Church in Fairfield (123 Poplar Ave.) will host four nights of Tent Revival beginning Sunday, June 25th. Sunday morning services start at 10 a.m. with evening revival beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday thru Wednesday. A free meal will be served each evening at 6:00.

Old Fashioned Gospel Music with Jeff Gore

Solid Biblical Preaching from Steve Cody

Everyone is welcome! For more information call Pastor, Ron Geer at 208-539-5769

Vending Machine for Books

Cindy Bigler, Director of Gooding Public Library District, is happy to announce that the library has purchased a book vending machine, thanks to a generous Esser ”Summer Learning” grant.

The machine accepts special tokens (not regular coins) that are awarded to those exhibiting good behavior in the library and at M&W Market. Good behavior tokens can then be used to “purchase” books from the machine.

This magical machine is currently located outside the southeast entrance to the Gooding M&W Market and is stocked with books for book lovers kindergarten through 8th grade. Stop by and take a look, the machine will be open for business 24 hours each day. Happy reading!