Gooding Community Newsletter

Pocket Ranch Sinclair/Pocket Ranch Creamery will be opening January 2, 2023 as a convenience store and gas station. They are still working out the kinks for the creamery orders but are very excited to see everyone.

They are hiring for cashier positions.

Find them on Facebook.

People need blood during the hardest, scariest, most heart-breaking times of their lives.

When their loved ones are praying for recovery and survival.

It takes around 50 donors to save one car accident victim.

Our blood drive usually brings in around 45 donors.

So when we say "we need you", we aren't just blowing smoke.

We. Need. You.

More info here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results

Less than 3”, we sand, de-ice and clear sidewalks as needed.

More than 3”, we plow, typically at nighttime for maximum efficiency. Sidewalks may be cleared in the business area during the daytime.

The timing of the start and duration of snow removal operations is dependent on the timing and severity of the storm.

1. Main arterials that provide a minimum network connecting hospitals, police and fire stations.
2. Arterials and traffic collector streets around schools and Main St. and school connection sidewalks.
3. All other significant traffic volume streets, known problem spots (intersections, hills, etc.).
4. All remaining streets, including residential streets.

If a snow event is large or if storms come back-to-back, it takes the entire crew to keep priority 1, 2 and 3 routes open. Priority 4 routes may remain unplowed for quite some time.

In a big snow year, it’s common for snow from plowing operations to be pushed onto and stored in this easement. This may create a large berm along your property boundary and is a normal result with a large volume of snow.

Illegally parked vehicles are the biggest obstacle to effectively remove snow, and they will be ticketed or towed without notice and at the owner’s expense. Illegally parked vehicles can also be plowed in or damaged, a nuisance and a cost to the owner.

Clearing driveway openings is the responsibility of the property owner. During snowstorm plowing operations, plow blades cannot be lifted as they pass by a driveway, so snow will be plowed into driveways as we come down your streets. You may wish to clear your driveway several times during the storm or wait until the storm and plowing activities have ended. It is unlawful to plow, blow, shovel or throw snow onto the street (or any public way), or to bury traffic regulatory signs, when clearing driveways. To avoid damage, graders and loaders will maintain a 4 to 5 foot clearance from obstacles which may be at the street end of your driveway (such as the rear end of a vehicle) or in the right of way. When this happens, less than optimum results are achieved. Park as far onto your property as possible and keep the right of way clear.

The City clears sidewalks in the downtown commercial district only. It is the homeowner or tenants responsibility to clear sidewalks in the residential area.

EQUIPMENT: Take an alternate route when you see snow removal equipment on the street ahead of you. Passing, tailgating or cutting off this equipment is hazardous.

CHILDREN: Snow forts and snow caves can seem like fun, but they are dangerous when built in the right of way or next to the road. When snow builds up we push the banks back. Visibility from inside a plow truck and around large banks of snow is limited.

GETTING AROUND: During a major storm, driving will be hazardous, and may become difficult or impossible on residential streets. Stay off the roadways if at all possible.

FIRE HYDRANTS: The City Public Works Department clears snow from fire hydrants as a maintenance item. With more than 250 hydrants in Gooding, this task takes some time to complete. Property owner help in keeping hydrants clear of snow is appreciated. It is unlawful to plow, shovel or place snow within 25’ of a hydrant on the street side of the hydrant.

We appreciate your support and assistance. We rely on citizens to do their part when it snows. We recognize it’s a big job, and thank you for your efforts. Let’s all have a safe and happy winter!

The City has a high call volume during snow events, especially if the event is large. Your call is important, and your patience is appreciated.

During a storm, you may need to leave a message with your question or concern. Messages are retrieved several times throughout the day. Calls are returned in the order they are received, and as soon as possible.

The Gooding Police Department is accepting applications to fill two open patrol officer and one detective position. These are full time / 42 hours a week, with rotating shifts including nights, weekends and some holidays. We offer a progressive pay scale of $20.00 – $22.00 for entry level up to $25.00 per hour DOE with increases for ranking officers.

Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and PERSI retirement for the employee with family options. Good Character and clean background required. Experience preferred but not required. The City of Gooding recognizes 10 paid holiday's per-year, paid vacation and sick time accrual. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation plans and supplemental insurance programs.

Applications may be picked up at the Gooding PD Office or online at www.goodingidaho.org. Applications must be received by 23, January 2023. The City of Gooding is a drug free work place and an equal opportunity employer.

The Gooding Community Newsletter is a publication designed to shar the positive happenings in our community. If you have an event or news item you would like to share, please send along your information to the email address listed below. Should you have an idea you think could improve our community, we encourage you to bring those ideas to the city council with plans on how we can work together to make our city even better. Thanks for listening and sharing.

Email: info@goodingidaho.org
Website: www.goodingidaho.org
Location: 308 5th Ave W, Gooding, ID, USA
Phone: 208-934-5669
Facebook: facebook.com/goodingidaho