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It’s Quitting Time! Free Tobacco Cessation Classes

This year's theme for the Gooding County Fair is "It's A Party" and the "Party" begins this Saturday, August 12th, with Junior Rodeo.

Come watch our young cowboys and cowgirls compete in four age divisions beginning at 9:00 a.m.

PeeWee Grass Events (stick horse barrels, goat tail untying, rubber head roping) and Sheep Riding will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. These events are open to the public with Free Admission. For questions, call Katie Knight 208-539-3898 or the Gooding County Fair Office (208) 934-4529.

Fair buildings will be open for Open Class Entries (except flowers and garden) on Monday, August 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Flower and garden buildings will be open on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.

4-H/FFA Goat Shows will take place on Monday beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Sheep Show will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. and the 4-H/FFA small animal show will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Dairy and Swine shows will be held Wednesday morning (August 16th) starting at 8:00 and 8:30. In the afternoon, the Main Street Parade will roll down the middle of Gooding beginning at 5:30 p.m. Line-up for the parade begins at 4:00 p.m. near the College of Southern Idaho Round Building (no charge to be in the parade).

Following the parade, the Carnival will open with their $1 ride night, and the exhibit halls will be open until 9:00 p.m. Family Night at the Andy James Arena will begin at 8:00 p.m. with PRCA Special Section (bareback, saddle bronc, breakaway & bull riding only).

The Gooding County Fair will continue through Saturday, August 19th, with PRCA Rodeo Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m.

Twin Falls Interchange Ramp Construction

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has begun construction on the I-84 and US-93 interchange on and off-ramps at Exit 173 which is expected to last approximately two months. Located just north of Twin Falls, the project will resurface the ramps, upgrade signals, and construct a right turn lane for the westbound I-84 off-ramp. The public can expect the following traffic impacts:

• Lane reductions in place at the on and off-ramps south of I-84.

• Temporary closures will occur at the on and off-ramps north of I-84 between 8 p.m. - 5 a.m.

• Motorists will drive on a gravel surface during the day on the westbound on and off-ramps.

• Construction will be staggered and no more than one ramp will be closed at a time.

• Each ramp closure is expected to last for approximately four nights.

• Motorists will need to use alternate routes when closures are in place.

• Signs and possibly flaggers or a temporary signal will be in place to direct traffic.

It is time to crush the habit. We can help! South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) is offering tobacco cessation community classes this winter.

Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. According to the CDC, every year more than 480,000 people die from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. Meanwhile, around 8.6 million people are living with serious illness as a result of smoking and/or the use of smokeless tobacco. Devices that only carry nicotine are also a serious concern for healthcare organizations across the country. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug, and the e-cigarettes (or vaping) devices that carry the drug without tobacco often contain other chemicals that can wreak havoc on your lungs.

“Many people are ready to quit smoking but don’t know how to start. That’s where we come in!” said Cody Orchard, Health Education Specialist. “Our classes are designed to help people overcome their addiction and take back control of their health.”

Orchard also offers one-one-one classes for residents who can’t make the community classes or prefer more individualized help.

Participants, 18 and older, in the five-week class also receive free nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges to support their effort to quit smoking and tobacco.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

➳South Central Public Health District - Gooding Office

255 N Canyon Dr. (in Gooding)

Tuesday’s, August 15 - September 12, 2023 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

➳Family Health Services - Shoshone, Idaho

113 S Apple St. (in Shoshone)

Wednesday’s, October 4 - Nov 1, 2023 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

➳South Central Public Health District - Bellevue Office

117 E Ash St. (in Bellevue)

Monday’s, Sept 11 - Oct 9, 2023 - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Visit phd5.idaho.gov/tobacco for more information or call (208) 737-5968 to schedule a class.

Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings

Fairfield Museum Open for the Summer

The Fairfield Depot Museum will be open on Friday, August 14th & 15th and September 4th & 5th. Or... by appointment. Contact Patti Davis.

401 Camas Avenue West

208-764-2611

Medical & Dental Care

208-764-3312

Pharmacy

APPOINTMENT HOURS:

Medical: Monday & Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dental: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pharmacy: Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Levin, MD • Dean Rodemack, PA-C • Bryce Bennion, Pharm.D

(Sliding Scale fees available)