• Local roundup: Minico tops Pocatello, Burley falls short Sep 16, 2009
Twin Falls picked up a road sweep at Wood River, beating the Great Basin Conference rival Wolverines 25-22, 22-25, 25-9, 25-18 before beating Gooding 25-9, 25-18 ... Josie Jordan recorded eight kills against Gooding ... Gooding beat Wood River 25-18, 25-13 in the other match. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Learn to overhaul a room Sep 15, 2009
"One-Room Make Over" meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22 to Oct. 13, at the North Side Center, 202 14th Ave. E. in Gooding. The fee is 60. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
As inmate population continues to rise, leaders shy away from building new Twin Falls County lockup Sep 15, 2009
Due to the economy, Carter said now is the wrong time to campaign for a new jail and that the county is getting by with its 20-year-old facility, while continuing to send overflow inmates to jails in Blaine County and Gooding County at comparable costs. "It's easier to keep it (jail) up, than to catch up," said Carter. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• To do for you Sep 14, 2009
Register: 934-8678 or at 202 14th Ave. E. in Gooding. "To do for you" is a listing of health-related activities, events and education. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• A little water goes a long way Sep 14, 2009
Duke Morton, 68, enjoys his twice-weekly aquatics therapy sessions in Gooding's indoor pool ... When the Gooding hospital isn't using the newly renovated pool, managed by Gooding Recreation District, it will be open to the public ... 2Duke Morton typically gets around by wheelchair and can't independently get into the Gooding pool, so physical therapist Jeremiah Yates helps him with a device used for lowering and lifting patients. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Local sports: Filer girls split, suffer first loss of season Sep 13, 2009
Filer hosts Gooding on Tuesday ... Filer (0-7-1) hosts Gooding on Tuesday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Prep football scores 9-11-09 Sep 12, 2009
Valley 20, Gooding 14. Vallivue 39, Rocky Mountain 38. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
• Valley outlasts Gooding for victory Sep 12, 2009
Valley outlasts Gooding for victory By John DerrTimes-News writer GOODING - While the Senators struck first, the Valley football team struck more often, earning the 20-14 nonconference victory over Gooding Friday night ... After an heartwarming tribute to the victims of 9/11 by the Gooding cheerleaders at the half, the Vikings trailed 14-13 but got another short field midway through the third ... Valley fumbled on the 5, but Gooding gave it right back two plays later. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Community news Sep 11, 2009
Friday afternoon in Gooding: 1. Bobette Plankey and Beverly Burns; 2. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Sample Basque cuisine and culture in Shoshone Sep 11, 2009
SHOSHONE - The Lincoln County Historical Society and Gooding Basque Association are offering the tastes and history of Magic Valley's Basque culture with a traditional dinner and cultural presentation at the community center at the Lincoln County Fair-grounds on Oct. 3 ... Dinner will follow, featuring Basque cuisine prepared by Gooding Basque Association. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Stephen Simon champions the films that uplift viewers Sep 11, 2009
He produced such movies as "What Dreams May Come" starring Cuba Gooding and Robin Williams, "Somewhere in Time" starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, and "All the Right Moves" starring Tom Cruise. But frustrated by an inability to make story-based spiritual films, he turned his back on Hollywood in 2001 and moved to Oregon. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: Jerome volleyball edges Burley in GBC battle Sep 11, 2009
Wood River hosts Gooding and Twin Falls in a tri-match on Tuesday. Gooding 3, Wendell 0 ... The Gooding volleyball team swept visiting Wendell 25-9, 25-15, 25-16 on Thursday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Many positionsup for grabs in November elections Sep 11, 2009
In western Twin Falls County and Gooding County, a number of city council seats and mayoral positions will be up for grabs ... Gooding residents will decide who will fill two four-year seats on the Gooding City Council. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Local roundup: Bruins girls roll past Jerome Sep 10, 2009
HDSC) travel to Gooding today. Community School 7, Gooding 0 ... The Community School girls soccer team defeated host Gooding 7-0 on Wednesday, with Erica Eshman recording a three-goal hat trick. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Teacher gets 6 months for sexual battery of student Sep 9, 2009
MEAGAN THOMPSON/Times-NewsAnna Bettencourt, 40, reacts as the judge gives her sentence Tuesday morning at the Gooding County Courthouse ... Teacher gets 6 months for sexual battery of student By Andrea JacksonTimes-News writer GOODING - A former Bliss High School teacher will spend six months in a jail-like setting for sexually battering a 16-year-old student last year ... Anna Bettencourt, 40, was whisked out of the courtroom in Gooding Monday morning after receiving a sentence of six months in... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Local roundup: Cortez nets six goals in Bliss win Sep 9, 2009
The Community School is at Gooding tomorrow ... The Community School is at Gooding on Thursday, while Bliss (3-1-0, 6 pts ... The Bulldogs (5-0, 1-0 Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference) host American Falls on Thursday, while Wendell (2-3) travels to Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
New technology helps cut costs for Twin Falls County courts Sep 8, 2009
Lincoln, Camas and Gooding remain without it. Aside from its video arraignment expense, the sheriff's office spent about 5,000 to install a more impressive video security system that lets court security watch each courtroom remotely. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding Co. searches for missing man Sep 5, 2009
Gooding Co. searches for missing man Times-News. The Gooding County Sheriff's Department is seeking information about a Gooding man who has been missing since Sunday ... If you have seen or had contact with King, please contact the Gooding County Sheriff's Office, 208-934-4421. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Local Guard may go to Iraq Sep 5, 2009
Those with citizen soldiers assigned to units of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team include Blackfoot, Boise, Bonners Ferry, Burley, Caldwell, Emmett, Gooding, Hailey, Idaho Falls, Jerome, Lewiston, Mountain Home, Nampa, Payette, Pocatello, Post Falls, Preston, Rexburg, Rigby, St. Anthony, Sandpoint, Twin Falls and Wilder. "The Idaho Army National Guard's 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team deployed to Iraq from late 2004 to late 2005, and performed their mission extremely well," Otter said in... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
• Glenns Ferry football rolls past Gooding Sep 5, 2009
Glenns Ferry football rolls past Gooding Times-News. Phillip Owsley completed 8 for 12 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns, and Glenns Ferry intercepted Gooding five times in a 54-16 home win on Friday ... Kris Erickson and Brayden Urrutia scored for Gooding (0-1), while Derek Christianson had 14 tackles. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Buhl beats up on Wolverines Sep 5, 2009
The Wolverines continue with Class 3A competition as they face Wendell and Gooding, the only team they beat last year, in the next two weeks. The Indians keep playing up against 4A squads with Burley and Canyon Ridge next on the schedule. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Kent, McHan win Valley Invitational Sep 4, 2009
At about the midway point of the 2009 Valley Invitational, Kent, a sophomore, started to distance herself from Pickens, who was Gooding's ninth-place state finisher in Class 3A last season ... On the boys side, Gooding's Mike McHan separated himself early and easily outran the pack in 18:24 ... Still early in the season, it was a solid showing for the Gooding standout, who hopes to improve on his runner-up finish at last year's Class 3A state meet. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Commission seeks Jerome Council support for new jailEden, Hazleton endorse jailballot question Sep 4, 2009
He said the current aging, 35-bed jail is inadequate and the county is spending money renting jail space from Gooding and other counties. "We want to run this facility as a business," Howell said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Local roundup: Canyon Ridge boys earn first soccer win Sep 4, 2009
Gooding splits home tri-match. The Gooding volleyball team beat Valley 25-10, 25-6 but fell to Sawtooth Central Idaho Conference foe Filer 25-19, 25-17, 22-25, 25-19 Thursday at a home tri-match. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Magic Valley Stampede off to rocking start Sep 4, 2009
Casey Brunson, Gooding, Matt Azevedo, Fairfield, 8. 2; 6. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• NVA preparing for new school year Sep 3, 2009
NVA preparing for new school year By Ben BotkinTimes-News writer North Valley Academy, a charter school in Gooding, is growing in more ways than one this school year. The school, which opened last year for kindergarten through eighth grade, will have high school students this year, becoming a kindergarten through 12th grade charter school. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• North Valley Academy hosts special event Sep 2, 2009
North Valley Academy charter school's Back to School Night is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 202 14th Ave. E., Gooding. Residents of Gooding and the surrounding communities can come visit the school, meet the teachers and ask questions about NVA.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding homicide case clearing court Sep 2, 2009
Gooding homicide case clearing court Times-News. The 2007 homicide of Gustavo Flores Quintana is rolling to a legal end at the Gooding County Court-house ... Authorities found Quin-tana shot in the back of the neck on Nov. 8, 2007, and suspect he was killed for drugs and money along a gravel road, near 1700 South and 1750 East in Gooding County. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• LOCAL SPORTS: Spartan spikers fall to Highland Sep 2, 2009
Valley travels to Gooding for a tri-match on Thursday ... Gooding opened its season in style, sweeping Class 4A Jerome 25-18, 25-17, 25-23 ... "I really like our intensity," said Gooding coach Luanne Axelson. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• CSI North Side offers new classes Sep 1, 2009
CSI North Side offers new classes Several new classes will soon be underway at the College of Southern Idaho North Side Center, 202 14th Ave. E., Gooding ... Handgun Safety instructed by Gooding County Sheriff's Sgt. Dave Kiger, will cover gun laws and safety issues in three sessions. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Mikesell pushing limits of appropriate conduct by a public official Sep 1, 2009
With a budget of around 2 million, SIRCOMM handles communications for more than 40 police, fire and EMS agencies in Gooding, Twin Falls, Jerome and Lincoln counties except for the city of Twin Falls ... Gooding County Commissioner Tom Faulkner, another board member, recalls that Mikesell "jokingly and in passing" suggested himself. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Dismissal motion filed in Gooding jail suicide suit Aug 31, 2009
Dismissal motion filed in Gooding jail suicide suit By Andrea JacksonTimes-News writer Lawyers for Gooding County and its sheriff have filed a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit in the suicide two years ago of an inmate at the jail. Inmate Jeramie Scott Caster fatally hanged himself with a telephone cord attached to a pay phone at the Gooding County Jail in April 2007 after Hagerman police arrested him for driving under the influence, according to the suit filed April 16 in federal count by... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Successes of behavior program touted Aug 30, 2009
Students are also from Filer, Gooding, Kimberly, Shoshone, Wendell and from Cassia and Minidoka counties. Twin Falls students attend a program that separated from SME.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Senior calendar Aug 30, 2009
Gooding County Senior Citizen Center. 308 Senior Ave., Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Local roundup: Rivas scored four TDs as Richfield routs Shoshone Aug 29, 2009
Glenns Ferry (1-0) hosts Gooding next Friday. Glenns Ferry 32, Nampa Christian 28. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Time to end the boys' club on 5th District bench Aug 29, 2009
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter in coming months will appoint successors for 5th District Judges John Melanson of Rupert, who the governor named to the Idaho Court of Appeals this month, and Barry Wood of Gooding, who is retiring. He should appoint women - and strongly consider minority candidates - to replace them. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Felony charges to be reduced in Gooding riot Aug 29, 2009
Felony charges to be reduced in Gooding riot By Andrea JacksonTimes-News writer Lawmen in Gooding County said a year ago that they were attacked during a riot by unruly people, including a bystander who allegedly brandished a gun and threatened to blow up the Gooding County Jail ... On Aug. 31, 2008, Gooding County prosecutors accused Antonio Cobarrubias, 42, with two counts of felony riot and misdemeanor assault on law enforcement, and resisting an officer ... Now all three will "change their... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Cross countryCaulkins, McInturff win at Jerome invite Aug 29, 2009
Tyson Warth of Twin Falls was third (17:52), while Mike McHan of Gooding and Dunia Emmanuel of Canyon Ridge rounded out the top five ... Mike McHan, Gooding, 17:54; 5. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Burley volleyball sweeps Declo, Jerome Aug 28, 2009
Gooding 7, Community School 6. Gooding put six past the Community School in the first half but had to score one more in the second to take the win in a 7-6 thriller in Ketchum on Thursday ... Gooding hosts Buhl on Tuesday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Somebody needs you Aug 28, 2009
Volunteers - Idaho Home Health and Hospice needs volunteers to help in the office, provide respite care, be companions and read to patients in the Twin Falls, Gooding, Wendell, Jerome, Burley, Rupert and Buhl areas ... Volunteers are needed in Twin Falls, Gooding, Wendell and Jerome. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• CSI senior fitness program resumes soon Aug 27, 2009
All classes begin Sept. 14, except for Gooding and Declo locations, where classes will begin Sept. 15 ... Gooding: 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Jerome school boardrejects charter school bus Aug 27, 2009
Jerome school boardrejects charter school bus By John PlestinaTimes-News writer JEROME - Jerome School District trustees nixed a request from North Valley Academy Tuesday to allow the Gooding charter school to send a bus into their district. No formal vote was taken but a consensus of the school board was not to support the request. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Lincoln ambulance fees to increase Aug 26, 2009
"It's even as far as which way we are going, to Gooding, or going to Jerome or Twin Falls," he said. County commissioners also approved the ambulance district's 266,413 budget for the new fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• T.F. County covered unpaid SIRCOMM dues for other agencies Aug 26, 2009
Still, the county commissioners have agreed to make the payment plan similar to what happens in the other SIRCOMM counties: Gooding, Jerome and Lincoln. Instead of having the agencies pay SIRCOMM directly, the county will do so and be reimbursed by the taxing districts. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: Soria's stunner lifts Buhl boys past Declo Aug 26, 2009
is at Gooding next Tuesday ... is at Wendell on Thursday, the same day the Community School hosts Gooding ... Gooding scored two first half goals and topped Wendell with a 2-1 victory at home on Tuesday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding Public Library has new items Aug 25, 2009
Gooding Public Library has new items New items at Gooding Public Library include. Adult fiction. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gooding hosts rodeo boot camp Aug 25, 2009
BLAIR KOCH/For the Times-NewsProfessional bullrider Jed Moore shows participants of Thursday's rodeo boot camp at the Gooding County Fair and Pro Rodeo moves performed by riders to stay on bucking bulls ... Moore, who has been riding professionally since 1997, captivated the participating women with his keen insight during Thursday's "Broads and Boots," rodeo boot camp during the Gooding County Fair and Pro Rodeo ... The camp was sponsored by the Gooding Country Memorial Hospital's foundation... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• 5th District Court news Aug 25, 2009
Jamie Guadarama, 21, Gooding; driver's license, fail to purchase or invalid; no hearings scheduled ... Sergio Lopez Rodriguez, 44, Gooding; alcoholic beverage, consume or possess open container by driver; no hearings scheduled ... Bradlee Savage, 18, Gooding; accident, fail to give immediate notice of an accident to arresting officer; no hearings scheduled. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Conquer your home's clutter Aug 25, 2009
Class will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10-24, at the North Side Center, 202 14th Ave. E. in Gooding. The fee is 60, plus a 5 materials fee collected at class. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• T.F. boys soccer teams fall on road Aug 25, 2009
Pete Jones and Wes Tinsley both placed in the top 10 of their events ata Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event in Gooding, which ran from Thursday through Saturday. Jones of Twin Falls finished seventh in tie-down roping with a time of 9. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Comstock takes over as Gooding High principal, AD Aug 25, 2009
MARY HANSON/For the Times-NewsChris Comstock, Gooding High School's new principal and athletic director, stands in his office Aug. 14. The Gooding High School graduate, who has already served as a coach and teacher in the district, will now take on a new challenge ... Comstock takes over as Gooding High principal, AD By Mary HansonTimes-News correspondent GOODING - Gooding High School's new principal and athletic director is no stranger to the school district. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fondler of 6yo gets sentenced Aug 25, 2009
Dummar also noted that Lloyd's mental health was likely impacted by being subjected to sexual abuse be a teacher and other students while Lloyd attended the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding. The father and mother of the victim also addressed the court with the aid of the interpreter, both asking that Lloyd be sent to prison. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
• ISDB going throughchanges Aug 24, 2009
Dunne said the public has come to realize that ISDB is more than simply a school in Gooding and that it provides outreach services throughout all of Idaho. She has no second thoughts about her lengthy time at ISDB, which included working as a classroom teacher, an outreach consultant and director of outreach. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Too costly to crash?Role of gas prices unclear in Idaho crash statistics Aug 24, 2009
Elsewhere in the area, crash and fatality numbers increased in 2008 in Blaine, Cassia, Gooding and Minidoka counties ... Different winter conditions happen up here," Femling said.Femling said he encourages commuters to use bus transportation that is available from Twin Falls and Shoshone.In Gooding County, crashes increased from 215 in 2007 to 266 in 2008, according to ITD. There were two traffic fatalities in the county in 2007 and four in 2008. Gooding County Sheriff Shaun Gough was... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• To do for you Aug 24, 2009
CSI's North Side Center offers the class "Cha-Cha," 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 11-25, at the Gooding Elementary School cafeteria ... Register: 934-8678 or North Side Center, 202 14th Ave. E., Gooding ... Classes are 9-9:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8 to Dec. 17, at Hagerman High School gym; and 9-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 9 to Dec. 16, at Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind gym in Gooding, Shoshone High School gym and Jerome Recreation Center. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Former employee says Mikesell angled for SIRCOMM job Aug 23, 2009
With a budget of around 2 million, paid largely by member counties and various fees, SIRCOMM handles communications for more than 40 police, fire and EMS agencies in the Gooding, Twin Falls, Jerome and Lincoln counties except for Twin Falls city emergency services ... Gooding County Commissioner Tom Faulkner, another board member, said he recalls that during the director interview process Mikesell "jokingly and in passing" suggested he should apply for the job. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Outdoors briefs Aug 20, 2009
The course will meet from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Gooding County Extension Office ... For more information or to register: 934-8679 or 202 14th Ave. E. in Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Come for the rodeo, stay for the fun Aug 18, 2009
Photo/BLAIR KOCHThe Idaho Cowboy Association sanctioned Pro Rodeo is the unique highlight of the Gooding County Fair ... There are animal shows, a small carnival for the kids and fair food, but what sets Gooding's event apart is its Idaho Cowboy Association sanctioned Pro Rodeo ... Kenyon does some 40 rodeos a year and will be back to Gooding this year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Hispanic commission brings Mexican Consulate rep to Jerome Aug 17, 2009
Another reason for the visit to the north side: during a "Capitol for a Day" meeting held by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter in May, the Gooding County commissioners talked with Gonzalez about what they considered a large number of Latinos cited for driving without privileges or insurance. She is looking into it and they will meet again in October. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• THE PRICE TO PLAY: Gooding reverses course on pay-to-play issue Aug 17, 2009
THE PRICE TO PLAY: Gooding reverses course on pay-to-play issue By David BashoreTimes-News writer GOODING - This is one cut in athletics that should be well received by Gooding School District students and parents, courtesy of February's supplemental levy ... The fee only applies to students who play sports and not to the student body at large, according to Gooding High principal and athletic director Chris Comstock ... The move is designed to spark renewed participation among the student body,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The Price to Play: Travel, coach pay, fees all up for debate in high school sports Aug 16, 2009
Gooding principal and athletic director Chris Comstock waived his athletic director's stipend and the school dropped its transportation and operation fee to just 20 per student. Buhl, Kimberly, Filer, Wood River, Twin Falls and many others will cut down on travel to road contests with a new area school to schedule - Canyon Ridge. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Stork report Aug 16, 2009
Traegon Kay Dayley, son of Tyler and Tammy Dayley of Gooding, was born May 31, 2009 ... Claira Mae Burnett, daughter of Christa Lyn and Scott Oquigloth Burnett of Gooding, was born Aug. 4, 2009. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• The Price to Play: Making do with less Aug 16, 2009
The Price to Play: Making do with less Depth of cuts varies at three area schools By David BashoreTimes-News writer GOODING - The athletic staffs at Glenns Ferry, Gooding and Valley school districts will look thinner this season as each school holds to the mantra of making do with less. The Gooding athletic department has trimmed roughly 13,000 (17. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Gooding sheep rancher backs off of wolf kill after herd attackedPhantom Hill pack took dozen sheep this week Aug 14, 2009
Gooding sheep rancher backs off of wolf kill after herd attackedPhantom Hill pack took dozen sheep this week By Karen BossickTimes-News correspondent A Gooding sheep rancher has granted a reprieve to members of the Phantom Hill wolf pack following the killing of 12 sheep earlier in the week. Wolves killed the sheep near the Newman Creek corrals in Baker Creek north of Ketchum Sunday night. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
• Saddle, spurs and bulls: Plenty to learn at rodeo boot camp Aug 14, 2009
Then you'll want to attend a rodeo boot camp Thursday at the Andy James Arena at the Gooding County Fairgrounds ... Kenyon has announced the Gooding County Fair Pro Rodeo for more than five years and will be part of the boot camp ... Gooding County Fair and Pro Rodeo manager Don Gill said the boot camp will feature several top cowboys, but details are still being worked out. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
