The Courier
NEWS All American in Gooding
This year's fair theme for the Gooding County Fair is "All American Flair" and what could be more American than Junior Rodeo! This Saturday, August 13th, the Gooding Jr. Rodeo Jackpot will be held at the fairgrounds starting at 9:00 a.m. with the Arena Events: sheep riding, goat tying, barrel racing, roping, and more. At 1:00 p.m. younger cowboys and cowgirls will try their hands at roping, stick horse barrel racing and goat tail untying. This event is open to everyone and admission is free. Concessions will be available. Photo by Cheryl Whitesell - Tumbleweed Photography. On Monday, August 15th, the fair will officially begin with various 4-H/FAA goat shows taking place at the sheep barn - showmanship at 2:00 p.m. and market at 6:00 p.m. Monday is also the day to bring in your open class entries - flowers and garden on Tuesday. Sheep Show will be Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. Other animal show will continue throughout the week with the Market Animal Sale on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The Main Street Parade will roll on Wednesday evening (August 17th), starting at 5:30 p.m. Sign-up for the parade begins at 4:00 p.m. at south end of Gooding near ISDB (look for signs). Large trucks and equipment need to lineup on Main Street south of the LDS church. There is no charge to be in the parade. After the parade, the Carnival will open with $1 Night and at 8:00 p.m. the rodeo arena will host PRCA Special Selection - Family Night. PRCA Rodeo will be held Thursday thru Saturday beginning at 8:00 p.m. each evening. Ticket are available at Gooding County Fair Office (201 Lucy Lane) or online at tickets.goodingprorodeo.com. Prices are $16-$21 (adults) and $10-$11 (children). There will be no general admission seating.
Health Officials Remind Families to Get Vaccinations Now Avoid the Back-To-School Rush
As we enter the last few weeks of summer break, South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) encourages parents to take advantage of special vaccine clinics in the area to avoid the back-to-school rush for immunizations. Children are required to have several immunizations before entering kindergarten, seventh grade, and senior year of high school. Most colleges and universities also require future students to receive immunizations before enrolling. Parents of children at all ages are encouraged to review their children's immunization record to make sure they meet CDC guidelines. "Immunizations are one of the most powerful tools we have to help prevent the spread of disease," said Tamara Strong, SCPHD School Nurse. "Gathering so many kids from different households into one space gives disease a little better chance to spread and thrive. Vaccines help cut back on that risk and keep our kids and schools healthy so education may stay the priority."
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
August 10, 2022
Vol 46 Num 32
National Shooting Sports Month
Proclamation from the Office of the Governor
WHEREAS, hunting, firearms and the shooting sports are part of the history, tradition, and culture of Idaho; and WHEREAS, increasing access to education and shooting sports provides opportunities to safely learn to shoot and responsibly increase public participation in shooting sports and hunting; and WHEREAS, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is not only responsible for the sound management and conservation of wildlife but also teaches principles of ethical hunting, firearms safety, and responsible firearm use; and WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of Idaho residents, young and old, participate in hunting and shooting sports every year; and WHEREAS, hunting and the shooting sports contributed more than $1 billion to the Idaho economy each year; and WHEREAS, sportsmen and women and recreationalist dollars from license fees, a tax on sporting arms, ammunition, archery equipment and handguns apportioned to Idaho, result in almost $20 million in funding for wildlife conservation, habitat, and hunter education in Idaho; and WHEREAS, in August 2022, organizations, businesses, and others will come together to recognize National Shooting Sports Month and spotlight shooting sports activities enjoyed by millions of Americans; NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD LITTLE, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby recognize August 2022, as NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH in Idaho, and I encourage the people of Idaho to safely participate in hunting and shooting sports. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 1st day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred forty-seventh, and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred thirty-third.