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Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Cutting the Ribbon,

President Ilene Rounsefell with scisors cuts the ribbon officially opening the Museum to our communities.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Different angle

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Yes!, Ilene, you need to cut the ribbon.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Members of the Chambers of Commerce from Gooding, Wendell; Mayor Duke Morton, Gooding and officers of the Gooding County Historical Society assisted Ilene Rounsefell, President, cut the ribbon officially opening the Gooding County Historical Society Museum open to the public.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Getting warmed up for the ribbon cutting

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Mingling prior to lunch

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

President Ilene Rounsefell visiting with Chamber members prior to the start of the luncheon.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

The monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting was held at the Gooding County Historical Society Museum and the ribbon cutting was held after.  Those attending had the opportunity of touring the museum and to look at those artifacts that have been donated over the past 40 years.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Mr. Ernie Sites, Cowboy poet and entertainer visiting with members of the audiance.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

The lunch was exceptional, the speaker, Mayor Duke Morton, was informative, but the chance to visit and mingle with friends was spectacular.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

By the time the lunch began all the tables were full.  Lunch was provided by the Chamber of Commerce, others assisted by serving, bringing desert and salads.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Mayor Duke Morton, mingling with Chamber members prior to the lunch.

Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening

Interior of the Museum.  The chamber meeting was held in the main exhibit room.

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October 21, 2011 about 2:30 p.m. on the side walk on the south side of the building

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Debraha Pauls, president of the Red Hat Society graciously baked the four birthday cakes for the Celebration. Thanks so Much

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IMG_9834 a Steve Smith on accordian, Kathrin on Violine and some of their child
IMG_9834 a Steve Smith on accordian, Kathrin on Violine and some of their children.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9835 a Smith Family performing.jpg
IMG_9835 a Smith Family performing.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9836 a Smith Family mother and daughter dancing.jpg
IMG_9836 a Smith Family mother and daughter dancing.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9823 Penny Pauls, Sharon cheney, Lorri robb.jpg
IMG_9823 Penny Pauls, Sharon cheney, Lorri robb.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9824 steve Smith Family Singers.jpg
IMG_9824 steve Smith Family Singers.jpg 2011-10-22

President Ilene Greeting the audiance.jpg
IMG_9832 a close up President Ilene Greeting the audiance.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9836 a Smith Family mother and daughter dancing.jpg
IMG_9836 a Smith Family mother and daughter dancing.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9838 a Ernie Sites.jpg
IMG_9838 a Ernie Sites.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9839 a Ernie Sites.jpg
IMG_9839 a Ernie Sites.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9840 a Ernie Sites.jpg
IMG_9840 a Ernie Sites.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9841a Ernie Sites Performing.jpg
IMG_9841a Ernie Sites Performing.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9842 a Ernie sites performing.jpg
IMG_9842 a Ernie sites performing.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9843 a Darn Flies.jpg
IMG_9843 a Darn Flies.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9846 A You know these words.jpg
IMG_9846 A You know these words.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9847 a All the way around, don
IMG_9847 a All the way around, don't move.jpg 2011-10-22

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IMG_9848 a Stand perfectly still.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9849 a Roping with a young man from the audiance.jpg
IMG_9849 a Roping with a young man from the audiance.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9850 a Introducing grandchildren.jpg
IMG_9850 a Introducing grandchildren.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9851 a more roping.jpg
IMG_9851 a more roping.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9852 a having fun with grand kids.jpg
IMG_9852 a having fun with grand kids.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9854 a Grand pa having fun with grand kids.jpg
IMG_9854 a Grand pa having fun with grand kids.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9855 a It is all in the wrist.jpg
IMG_9855 a It is all in the wrist.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9856a Watch the feet in the rope.jpg
IMG_9856a Watch the feet in the rope.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9857 a Ernie Sites.jpg
IMG_9857 a Ernie Sites.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9860a a little tangled up.jpg
IMG_9860a a little tangled up.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9863 a Ernie and roping tricks.jpg
IMG_9863 a Ernie and roping tricks.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9868 a Ernie performing.jpg
IMG_9868 a Ernie performing.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9869 a members of the audiance.jpg
IMG_9869 a members of the audiance.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9870 a members of the audiance.jpg
IMG_9870 a members of the audiance.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9871 a Ernie and Smith family.jpg
IMG_9871 a Ernie and Smith family.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9872 a I Ilene Rounsefell, Judy Erdman, affirm to up hold the office of Spu
IMG_9872 a I Ilene Rounsefell, Judy Erdman, affirm to up hold the office of Spud-n-nater.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9873 a Being sworn in as an idaho Spud-n-nater complete with spud pin.jpg
IMG_9873 a Being sworn in as an idaho Spud-n-nater complete with spud pin.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9875 a Americana.jpg
IMG_9875 a Americana.jpg 2011-10-22

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IMG_9876 a.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9877 a Good Night Ilene, Good night..jpg
IMG_9877 a Good Night Ilene, Good night..jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9878 a God Bless America closing song.jpg
IMG_9878 a God Bless America closing song.jpg 2011-10-22

IMG_9822 Kriss Nelsen raffle tickets.jpg
IMG_9822 Kriss Nelsen raffle tickets.jpg 2011-10-22

Good for another two years
Elected to office on January 12, 2011

Receiving Certificate of Election-Vice President
IMG_7846a Ilene Rounsefell.jpg 2011-01-20

Receiving Certificate of Election-Treasirer
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Presenting Certificate of Election, Director 1
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Certificate of Election - Director Seat 3
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Certificate of Election
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Shareing Triumphants and Goals for 2011
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8/11/2011 5:35:33 AM - 002071547283
We're all looking forward to seeing the Antiques that are entered in the Gooding County Fair & Rodeo the week of Aug. 15th to Aug. 21st. Hope to see you all there.

10/23/2010 5:56:28 AM - 002071547283
Death by Dessert - what a great event this last Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010! Jean Cook was our guest speaker, lots of delicious desserts and the people seemed to really enjoy the evening. Hope to have more gatherings like this with a chance to browse the new displays in the new museum.

8/15/2010 7:10:00 PM - 003029728109
Just a note to tell you all how much I enjoyed the photos. I commend you for your dedication and all the hard work you have done to accomplish so much. You have done such a great job in keeping Gooding County's history alive! Charmy LeaVell

2/12/2010 10:57:43 PM - 002071640487
As always, Coy Jones does a fabulous job of photo documenting the progress of the Museum's building!

7/3/2009 1:53:20 PM - 002070901078
Good use of a Shutterfly Share Site.
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Shoshone High School.jpg 2007-02-21

Shoshone High School 001.jpg
Shoshone High School 001.jpg 2009-08-29

Hagerman, old grocery sotre.jpg
Hagerman, old grocery sotre.jpg 2009-06-05

Early Hagerman Hotel.jpg
Early Hagerman Hotel.jpg 2009-06-05

Skillern Hotel, Bliss.jpg
Skillern Hotel, Bliss.jpg 2009-06-05

Old Bliss City Hall used until 1969.jpg
Old Bliss City Hall used until 1969.jpg 2009-06-05

Bliss School, 1920.jpg
Bliss School, 1920.jpg 2009-06-05

Gooding High School.jpg
Gooding High School.jpg 2010-05-14

116 US Calvary Gooding, Idaho Parade.jpg
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116 US Calvary Gooding, Idaho Parade 2.jpg 2010-01-28

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Gooding Hospital, old.jpg
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Gooding Hotel.jpg
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Gooding Cinema 1981.jpeg
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Gooding Seed 1942.jpg
Gooding Seed 1942.jpg 2010-01-15

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hist museum sign.jpg 2009-08-13

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Gooding 004[1].jpg 2009-07-20

Gooding 002[1].jpg
Gooding 002[1].jpg 2009-07-19

Gooding 1908.jpg
Gooding 1908.jpg 2009-07-06

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Southern-Railway Gooding-Jerome 1909-1916.jpg 2009-07-06

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careya2.jpg 2009-07-05

Old Gooding College.jpg
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ISDB 1910, 1915 dorm.jpg
ISDB 1910, 1915 dorm.jpg 2009-07-05

Old Gooding depot.jpg
Old Gooding depot.jpg 2009-07-05

Gooding Firetruck.jpg
Gooding Firetruck.jpg 2009-06-05

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President visits Gooding.jpg 2009-06-05

Gooding County Court House.jpg
Gooding County Court House.jpg 2009-06-05

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Wendell, Idaho 2.jpg 2010-01-14

High School, Wendell.jpg
High School, Wendell.jpg 2009-06-05

Wendell City Hall 001.jpg
Wendell City Hall 001.jpg 2003-11-06

IMG_9408 a Ilene Rounsefell checking in artifacts.jpg
IMG_9408 a Ilene Rounsefell checking in artifacts.jpg 2011-08-15

IMG_9409 a Sharon Cheney reviewing the Fair Book for correct class.jpg
IMG_9409 a Sharon Cheney reviewing the Fair Book for correct class.jpg 2011-08-15

IMG_9410 a Shirrl Jones and Joani Pauls placing entries.jpg
IMG_9410 a Shirrl Jones and Joani Pauls placing entries.jpg 2011-08-15

IMG_9411 a Judy Erdman and Debbora Pauls checking out Railroad Entries.jpg
IMG_9411 a Judy Erdman and Debbora Pauls checking out Railroad Entries.jpg 2011-08-15

IMG_9412 a Judy Erdman and Debbora Pauls reviewing Railroad UP entries.jpg
IMG_9412 a Judy Erdman and Debbora Pauls reviewing Railroad UP entries.jpg 2011-08-15

IMG_9413 a Harry (the Bear) one of the 4 raffle items this year.jpg
IMG_9413 a Harry (the Bear) one of the 4 raffle items this year.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9414 a Some of the many entries for 2011.jpg
IMG_9414 a Some of the many entries for 2011.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9415 a more antiques entered.jpg
IMG_9415 a more antiques entered.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9416 a more antiques capturing ribbons.jpg
IMG_9416 a more antiques capturing ribbons.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9417 a Judging entries in textiles and clothing.jpg
IMG_9417 a Judging entries in textiles and clothing.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9418 a Judge explaining to Joani Pauls the finer characteristics of the swea
IMG_9418 a Judge explaining to Joani Pauls the finer characteristics of the sweater.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9419 a This Sweater is from 1938 with a letter for Boxing at GHS.jpg
IMG_9419 a This Sweater is from 1938 with a letter for Boxing at GHS.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9420 a Luann, judge, carefully checking each entry.jpg
IMG_9420 a Luann, judge, carefully checking each entry.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9422 a some of the bottles that were entered for the fair.jpg
IMG_9422 a some of the bottles that were entered for the fair.jpg 2011-08-16

IMG_9423 a Debbora carefuly recording and verifying entries, Judy Erdman Denni
IMG_9423 a Debbora carefuly recording and verifying entries, Judy Erdman Dennise Rogers.jpg 2011-08-17

IMG_9424 a Debbora Pauls, carefully matching entry card to ribbon. Must Match.
IMG_9424 a Debbora Pauls, carefully matching entry card to ribbon. Must Match.jpg 2011-08-17

IMG_9425 a Judy Erdman assisting in judging of the artifacts..jpg
IMG_9425 a Judy Erdman assisting in judging of the artifacts..jpg 2011-08-17

Historical Society at
Craft show 1.jpg 2010-12-04

Sign at West End of Museum


Store Front in Early Gooding County
IMG_7376a.jpg 2010-10-10 This is representative of what you might find if you were to walk into a general merchandise store in one of settle areas

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Store Front part 2
IMG_7377a.jpg 2010-10-10 Looking at the northwest corner of the Museum exhibition room. The display case for the black baby buggy was refurbished by the display crew making it possible to put up the display without any cost to the Historical Society.

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Washing Machines and Cream Separators
IMG_7378a.jpg 2010-10-10 Looking at the north wall to the northwest corner. Kodak camers, cream seperator and earlier ways of doing the family laundry. The only artifact left out is the large rock to pound the clothese on. Also shown is a stepstool that converts into an ironing board. Resting on the floor are two styles of the early electric and steam irons, extremly heavy appliances

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IMG_7353a.jpg 2010-10-09

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