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News Gooding Veterinary Clinic
Gem Veterinary Clinic has been at 238 Main Street in Gooding since the 1960s. The clinic building has gone through several renovations over the years, but it has always been a reliable and safe place to bring pets in need of a little help. In 2009, Jack Amen took over the clinic from Fineas Hughbanks, and in March of this year, Dr. Aman retired after turning over the clinic to its newest veterinarian, Dr. Amber Parish. Dr. Parish graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016, and immediately landed a job in Mountain Home with Knight Veterinary Clinic.
Dr. Parish and Abigail Burk with their arms full of new friends.
When her husband, Jake, took an accounting job with France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn in Gooding (now Eide Bailly LLP), Amber was approached about purchasing Gem Veterinary Clinic. It took about a year of planning, but it was a great opportunity to move their family closer to home. To make it her own, the business now has a new name - Gooding Veterinary Clinic. On the inside, however, very little has changed. Animals of all kinds still receive the best care possible thanks to skilled staff who know the best medicine for our small furry friends is just a little love.
Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. come to the Rodeo Arena for the ATV Rodeo at 7:00 p.m. Do have a great old car or piece of farm equipment you want to show off? Maybe you want to promote your organization. Sign up for the 2018 Parade on Thursday, July 26, at 4:30 p.m. Line up will begin at 5 p.m. - Parade begins at 6:00. After the parade, head on over for the first night of ICA Rodeo at 8 p.m. The Market Animal Sale will be held on Saturday, July 28th, along with a Bottle Babe Brigade. Also on Saturday, the United Truck Pull will kick up dirt at the arena starting at 5:00 p.m. And, on Sunday at 5:00, stick around for one last event with the Antique Tractor pull.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
July 25, 2018
Vol 42 ~ Num 30
West Nile Virus Found In Gooding County Mosquitos
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) officials and the Twin Falls County Pest Abatement District (TFCPAD) confirm traps, just south of Hagerman, collected several mosquitos last week that are known to carry the West Nile virus and it is likely virus-positive mosquitos are in surrounding areas. Health Officials are also investigating a possible human case of West Nile virus, if confirmed this would be the first human case in the area this year. The patient has not yet required hospitalization. “Our surveillance of mosquitoes helps provide an early warning of West Nile virus in the area. It serves as a reminder to people to eliminate mosquito habitat where possible and avoid the insect when they are most active at dusk and dawn,” said Kirk Tubbs, Twin Falls County Pest Abatement District Manager. Public Health officials remind residents to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites by: •Using insect repellents, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitos are most active. •Wearing loose-fitting clothes with long sleeves and pants. •Installing screens on all windows and doors. •Checking for, and draining, any standing water around the home every three to six days. Typical symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. People over 50 years old or with serious medical conditions, are at greater risk for serious illness from the virus. More severe infections may involve the central nervous system, or even death. More information is available at: www.phd5.idaho.gov
Wendell Car Show Saturday, July 28th