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VOL. 27, NO. 7 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 Students get hands-on ag lesson Producers plow plan to close FSA offi ce in Marsing Ada offi ce in Caldwell by July 1 if Public meetings the proposal goes through. attract nearly “We’re moving another entity away from a rural area,” District 30 ag people 2 County Commissioner Kelly Aberasturi said. “It takes away Agricultural producers went to another thing from the rural area bat not only for their local Farm that helps promote our rural way Service Agency office but the of life.” women who work there during Aberasturi was among more than public meetings last week. 20 people who showed up for an The Owyhee County FSA offi ce afternoon meeting on Feb. 6 at the in Marsing is one of 131 branches Phipps-Watson Marsing American nationwide targeted for closure Legion Community Center. Dan under a U.S. Department of Mattson, who works in the FSA Agriculture consolidation plan. state offi ce, said that nine people Daisy Barrends, left, Rose Flores and Shea Jensen take a shot at milking Miss Maggie during State FSA executive director Dick attended a similar meeting earlier the Idaho Farm Bureau’s Moving Agriculture to the Classroom event at Marsing Elementary School Rush said the county offi ce could that day in Grand View. last week. See Page 13 for more information on the fi berglass cow. be consolidated with the Canyon- –– See FSA, page 4 Eighteen-year-old Eighth-graders ready for D.C. trip HMS Future City arrested on felony team gets boost DUI following wreck from community, city offi cials and obstructing offi cers. Homedale offi cials pitched in Homedale teen Homedale Chief of Police to help the Homedale Future City rolls vehicle Jeff Eidemiller said Cortez took engineering team make its trip to his father’s vehicle without Washington D.C. at 3rd Street East permission and failed to negotiate The City Council voted to give the curve at 3rd Street East and the Future City team $50 out of the and Montana Montana above the Homedale Civic Pride fund, and Homedale High School football field and Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller An 18-year-old Homedale rolled the vehicle down the announced that he donated $100 resident was arrested on Friday embankment. from the Rodger Nash Memorial The presentation team, from left, Madi Fisher, Elizabeth Hernandez night following a single-vehicle “At some point, the car went Community Fund. and Michael Lejardi, make their pitch at an assembly Friday. rollover on a residential street. airborne and struck a retaining HMS Future City parent The donation was just part community members also have Jose Cortez was arrested on wall at a private residence and Brenda Stuart introduced part of a fundraising effort that has made donations. suspicion of driving under the rolled down the embankment of the Homedale Middle School included team members holding The team and its regional infl uence, driving a vehicle without to the north of the property,” Advanced Science class to council bake sales and manning the championship-winning entry the owner’s consent, driving members during their Wednesday concession stand during HMS without privileges and resisting –– See DUI, page 5 meeting. boys’ basketball games. Several –– See D.C. trip, page 5
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Free-throw fun Homedale library taxing district Top walkers hang with committee eyes Nov. ’13 election hoopsters Saturday meetings planned Homedale Committee members Elementary for committee, proposed The Homedale library district exploratory student RanDee committee includes people from both Owyhee Cole fires a shot Friends group and Canyon counties: as Walkin’ Talkin’ Robin Aberasturi, community member Trojan Club With an eye toward placing an initiative on next Pete Austin, community member members Angel year’s ballot, the Homedale library district explor- Marlene Bean, community member Rios and Donato atory committee meets again Saturday. Pauline Cook, community member Mendoza wait The panel meets at 9 a.m. Erica Dines, community member in line for their An hour later, an organizational meeting for a Valerie Dines, community member chance Wednesday new group — Friends of Homedale Public Library Margaret Fujishin, library director inside the school’s — will be held. Ervin Gifford, community member gymnasium. Both meetings are open to the public and will Karlyne Landrum, library board Homedale High take place at the Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Michelle Larzelier, community member School basketball Owyhee Ave. Thomas MacLeod, community member players Zac The Friends group could help campaign for a tax- Ned Stokes, community member Lowder, waiting ing district when the initiative moves to the ballot, Kevin Tomlinson, Idaho Commission for for the rebound, library director Margaret Fujishin said. Libraries consultant and Aubrey Nash A taxing district to support the library has been a helped out during topic of discussion for some time. In a press release the club’s February last week, Fujishin said the committee is working on director Margaret Fujishin. A steering committee will reward party. having the establishment of a taxing district placed begin planning the group in accordance with recom- on the November 2013 ballot. She said the panel mendations from the Friends of Libraries USA. originally discussed a taxing district initiative for Fujishin said the fi rst meeting could cover the the November 2012 election before settling on the group’s purpose and mission. Sample bylaws also Govt. offi ces, most 2013 date a few months ago. may be considered, but board elections are a ways “After many discussions with their friends and off. schools close Monday neighbors, most members felt that it would be un- “This idea has been discussed often through the likely to pass this year,” Fujishin said. years,” Fujishin said. “Currently we have a few JV students meet on Mondays. “Committee members had heard several com- people who are very interested in forming a group City Halls in Homedale, Mars- ments that now is not a good time to try to add a to help out the library.” still in class on ing and Grand View will be new taxing district.” Fujishin said the group could take over the li- closed. Jordan Valley City Hall is Fujishin said the taxing district exploratory com- brary’s used book sales to free library staff to handle Presidents’ Day also closed on Mondays. mittee continues to meet even though a chairman other duties. Schools are closed in the has not been found. “The Idaho Library Districting Handbook recom- Government offi ces, post of- Homedale, Marsing, Bruneau- “It takes a very committee group of citizens to mends we either use a Friends group or form a PAC fices, banks and most libraries Grand View and Adrian school make this happen,” she said. “It requires one dedi- (political action committee) to campaign for the will close Monday for Presidents’ districts. The Jordan Valley School cated citizen to become chair of the library district library district and to handle the fi nancial aspects Day. District will be in session. committee. of the campaign.” Emergency and law enforce- While Lizard Butte Public “The librarian is not supposed to lead the effort Fujishin said the Friends groups helping other ment services will be available Library in Marsing will remain — it’s supposed to be a citizen-led effort. We do local libraries have been an inspiration for those throughout Owyhee County. open Monday, Homedale Public have some great committee members who want to hopeful for a Homedale organization. Offi ces at the Owyhee Coun- Library and Eastern Owyhee help, but so far we have no one willing to actually “We’ve also been delighted to see the success of ty Courthouse will be closed, County Library in Grand View chair it.” the Friends of the Lizard Butte Library in campaign- but sheriff’s dispatch will still will observe the holiday. The The city has supported library service in Homedale ing for their new building as well as their art exhibits be available by calling (208) Bruneau Valley Library is always with taxpayer money from the general fund since the and other things they’ve done to promote library 495-1154 or 337-4222 from the closed on Mondays. 1970s. The library was run by volunteers before service in Marsing,” she said. Homedale-Marsing area. Senior centers in Marsing and that, and the Homedale library continues to be the For more information on the taxing district commit- The Board of County Com- Homedale will close. The Rim- only such facility in Owyhee County not supported tee or the new Friends of Homedale Public Library, missioners will meet at 9 a.m. on rock Senior Center in Grand View by a direct tax. call the library at 337-4228 in the afternoons Monday Tuesday in Courtroom 2 in Mur- is only open on Tuesdays and The Friends group will help further the services and through Wednesday or Friday and Saturday. phy. The commissioners usually Thursdays each week. programs offered at the library, according to library — JPB Your Complete Irrigation Supplier All Parts Hardsurfaced Stop in to see our Spring Specials on Pivot & Sprinkler Parts Disc Blades Available 9JGHI =:6KN9JIN <:6G7DM ;^ihGZ^c`Z!O^bbVi^X Plowshins K6AA:N JH $ 00 G:EA68:B:CI <:6G IHC Hard Faced 29 <:6G7DM BDIDGH Plowshare $ 00 A^cYhVn!KVaaZn!GZ^c`Z 48 6ajb^cjb9g^kZA^cZ IdlZg7dmZh Two-Way 8djea^c\ LZ8Vggn7Zg`aZn! 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The election season should and hopefuls for elected offi ce BOCC chair doesn’t think Zrofsky Emery declared a confl ict. kick into gear Tuesday when the typically either announce their should have been driving county rig Merrick said there has been county’s Republicans hold their candidacy or make their first no communication with the biennial Lincoln Day banquet in substantial campaign statements A part-time Owyhee County whether he was authorized to sheriff’s offi ce about the accident, Murphy. at the gathering. Sheriff’s marine deputy who faces drive the vehicle. Zrofsky’s status or the fate of the But organizer Frances Field of This year’s event takes place in- a trial later this month after a “My opinion is no,” Board of pickup. The middle of the rig’s Grand View, a former Idaho leg- side McKeeth Hall at the Owyhee property damage vehicle accident County Commissioners chair Joe right side is crushed and it appears islator, isn’t particular on whether County Historical Museum in apparently was not on the county Merrick said. the passenger-side window was the GOP members who show up Murphy. Registration starts at payroll when the crash occurred. If Zrofsky was unauthorized broken out and side-view mirror are running for offi ce or not. 11:30 a.m. with lunch beginning County Clerk Charlotte to drive a county vehicle, the destroyed. Field said that Gov. C. L. at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per Sherburn told The Owyhee accident may not be covered under He said the truck probably is “Butch” Otter and state Controller person and can be paid at the Avalanche last week that John the county’s Idaho Counties Risk too old to be repaired anyway. Donna Jones have confi rmed they door. A. Zrofsky hadn’t received a Management Program insurance “It’s an older outfi t, and I don’t will attend the luncheon. Current The luncheon shifts to Murphy paycheck from the county since policy. think it’s worth fi xing,” Merrick District 23B Rep. Stephen Hart- from its longtime home of the September. “This is a real concern,” Merrick said. gen (R-Twin Falls) and District 22 Sandbar Restaurant in Marsing, An Idaho State Police trooper said of the potential liability. “I Apparently, the truck is fi t to be state Sen. Tim Corder (R-Moun- which closed last year. cited Zrofsky after a Jan. 25 think we’re just kind of going to used to haul trash, however. tain Home), both of whom are up The event also serves as a accident on Idaho highway 78. watch and see how this shakes out The vehicle, loaded with full for election in the May primary, central committee fundraiser, Apparently trying to pass on when the investigation is done.” garbage cans, was parked behind also will attend, she said. so donations for an auction are the left, Zrofsky drove OCSO’s ISP already has released its the sheriff’s office Monday The Owyhee County Repub- welcome. blue 2001 Chevrolet 1500 into a accident report. Zrofsky faces morning until a man in civilian lican Central Committee holds Call Field at (208) 834-2488 truck and utility trailer driven by an 11 a.m. court trial in Murphy clothes climbed into the driver’s the luncheon every other year, to RSVP. 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Not to “We have offi ces that should offi ce I’ve been in, they say, ‘Our mention an offense to an industry have four people in them that have employees are the best’,” Rush that, some said, is carrying the one,” he said. said after the Marsing meeting. U.S. economy these days. “We did it (staff reduction) While the producers had high “We’re where the tire hits being very employee-friendly. praise for county FSA executive the road,” Loren McIntyre said. Now what we have to do is get director Anita Johnston and “We’re the ones whose income staffi ng (balanced) to ensure good program technician Gwen Miller, funds these programs. service.” the same could not be said for “Instead of transferring more He also said that as more their opinion of the consolidation burden on to us, more travel, employees retire, there could be plan. you should think about the slight job openings in whatever offi ces Dave Shenk, owner of burden it is to have the offi ce stay remain after the consolidation. Homedale-based Shenk Livestock, here.” But the producers at the Marsing and others said consolidation with The consolidation plan is part Homedale resident Dave Shenk asks a question during the Feb. meeting worried about Johnston the Ada-Canyon office could of Agriculture Secretary Tom 6 public meeting in Marsing on the proposed consolidation of the and Miller — and by extension eliminate Owyhee County’s voice Vilsack’s strategy to reduce costs. Owyhee County Farm Service Agency offi ce with the Ada-Canyon any remaining FSA employees in ag matters altogether, even In the 2008 Farm Bill, Congress offi ce in Caldwell. who may be asked to relocate though the two larger counties instructed the USDA that it could their families in order to keep continue to urbanize and drift reduce costs, if necessary, by in Marsing. ways to be heard. their jobs. away from their agricultural closing FSA branches that had Stanford also pointed out that “We’ll probably end up talking Owyhee County Farm Bureau roots. two or fewer employees and were Owyhee producers may have to our congressional people,” he president John Richard and “We are rural, we are the biggest located within 20 miles of another a greater need for certain FSA said. “That’s just the way we do Owyhee Conservation District number, and I think we’ll take FSA offi ce. features — such as the livestock things.” supervisor Charles Kiester feared the biggest hit, and I think it’s The amount of mileage and disaster program — than Ada or Rush told the Marsing group that the FSA departure would be foolish,” Shenk said. inconvenience for his fellow Canyon farmers or ranchers. He that the voluntary retirement of only the tip of the iceberg at the Shenk also said the plan was producers was a key point for pointed to the buildup of fuels in 16 FSA workers statewide will USDA Service Center at 250 N. akin to the continued de-emphasis rancher Dennis Stanford, who grazing areas as a fi re threat, and save more than $1 million. There Bruneau Hwy., in Marsing. of homegrown industry that forces drove from Jordan Valley for the reiterated that there are fewer would be no substantive rent and “If you shut this offi ce now, him to use parts made in China in meeting. He said it’s more than acres of forage in the neighboring utility cost savings by closing what’s coming next?” Richard his equipment. just a 20-mile change for those counties. four offi ces statewide (Owyhee, asked. “We fought hard to get the Some saw the plan to do away in the far reaches of the county The comment period runs Payette, Clearwater and Lincoln), BLM out here. 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As the rest of the Homedale Middle School Future City team looks on, Eidemiller said Cortez did Though uninjured, Homedale resident Jose Cortez was arrested on virtual city creation team member Andy Parker accepts his certifi cate damage in excess of $5,000 to suspicion of his third DUI after rolling his father’s Lexus on Friday and T-shirt from HMS principal Amy Winters during Friday’s assembly the private residence on east side rd night. Photo courtesy HPD saluting the regional champions. of 3 Street East and expects the 1995 Lexus 400 to be a total sees erratic behavior to contact said Cortez was arraigned on loss. law enforcement.” Monday and will likely have his √ D.C. trip: Eight students The initial report for the reckless Owyhee County Prosecuting preliminary hearing on Feb. 27. driver indicated a vehicle traveling Attorney Douglas D. Emery — JLZ in excess of 50 mph in the 25 mph will head east this week zone, Eidemiller said. RAIN (Renewable Alternative teacher and team leader Amy “I have strong reason to believe Innovative Neighborhood) Vitek and parents Brenda Stuart, he was in strong excess of the were celebrated Friday during Margaret and Steve Lejardi and posted speed limit of 25 mph,” All you can eat an assembly inside the HMS Tracy Fisher also will make the Eidemiller said. Homemade Italian gymnasium. Team members trip. Homedale Police Cpl. Atanacio received certifi cates and T-shirts Most of the group will leave Montes and Officer Andrew from school principal Amy for Washington D.C. on Friday, Arnold arrested Cortez after Spaghetti Thursday night 5-9pm Winters. according to parent coordinator he “attempted to avoid being Complete dinner with Decked out in raincoats and Margo Phariss. arrested”, Eidemiller said. Fresh Salad, armed with umbrellas, Michael The presentation team will “Luckily nobody was hurt. Homemade Garlic Bread Lejardi, Madi Fisher and perform in the national competition All of the precursors for disaster and all you can eat Elizabeth Hernandez conducted on Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency were there and luckily nothing spaghetti their regional championship- Crystal City in Arlington, Va. happened,” Eidemiller said. “It $ 99 winning presentation, which will The national championship was a citizen being aware of their Only 7 reprise for the nationals. Lejardi team will earn a trip to Space surroundings that put the initial at the corner of Owyhee & W. 1st North Homedale, Idaho portrays the mayor of RAIN, Camp in Huntsville, Ala. Bentley call in for the reckless driver. I Hernandez is the city’s biomass Systems Inc., sponsors that highly encourage anyone who 337-3757 • owyheelanes.com expert, and her character carries excursion. a Ph. D., and Fisher is a resident The Future City events begin who talks about the advantages of Sunday as the 37 regional 18V Cordless Drill living in the city. championship teams hold a two- 025%44 with Work Light The city draws energy from hour meet-and-greet to teach folks Only solar panels, a biomass station, about their models and projects. Lumber & Supply $ 95 hydropower and pressure pads This is the second consecutive 29 underneath its streets. The Homedale group to win the Idaho WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! residential homes are built with Regional championship and earn green roofs and stone walls to the right to represent the state at (QS (IG?>;F? 0IQ?L;H>(;H>L > conserve energy, too. nationals. 4IIFMIH3;F? Lejardi explained that the Homedale’s winning entry is residents’ generate their own called RAIN, which stands for. 7II>0?FF?NMS energy when they drive their solar- The team won two other awards at and electric-powered cars on the the regional — Best Management 'IJB?L4L;JM roadways because the pressure of Water Resources, which was 3JLCHAIL pads creates a moving current sponsored by J-U-B Engineers of atoms that produce electricity Inc., and Best Virtual City Model, "IR3NSF? when pressure is applied. which was presented by Hewlett- There are electric charging Packard. stations throughout the city for In all, 14 eighth-graders motorists to charge their vehicles, comprised the HMS Future City which run on the sun’s heat during effort. Fisher, Hernandez, Kirsten sunny days. Egurrola and Jennifer Bautista &?H=CHA-;N?LC;FMCH3NI=E Hernandez explained that the wrote the essay that provided #B;CHM;QM!==?MMILC?M biomass plant converts agricultural the dialogue for the presentation. waste into energy, and that even Connor Carter, Richard Symms, the resulting steam is used so that Jordan Stuart and Dylan Phariss 052).!&%%$3).34/#+ energy waste is minimal. worked on the model. Lejardi, (%!44!0% While a total of eight children Alex Vega, Dylan Burks, Andy 0)0%).35,!4)/. are scheduled to attend the Parker, Benny Schamber and '2%!4345&& National Engineers Week Future Garrett Carter were responsible (%!4,!-03"5,"3 %F?=NLC=0LIJ;H?(?;N?LM City competition, only the for the Virtual City aspect of the (%!4%$0%4"/7,3 presentation team of Lejardi, project. 02/0!.%4/2#(%3x4!203 Fisher and Hernandez gets travel Homedale resident Don Vander 2IFF)HMOF;NCIHx2 22 and hotel room covered by virtue Boegh volunteered his engineering Open 7:30 am - 6 pm 224C?M of the championship victory in knowledge to the effort. Boise last month. Monday - Friday The rest of the D.C. contingent For FAST results... 8 am - 5 pm Saturday ?;=B includes Jennifer Bautista, Jordan try the Stuart, Kirsten Egurrola, Andrew Parker and Dylan Phariss. Classifieds! 7%$%,)6%2 Winters, fi rst-year HMS Science @;R Page 6 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 School menus Obituary Homedale Elementary Feb. 15: Hamburger or fried chicken, baked beans, fruit, sugar cookie Florence Alice Duncan Feb. 16: Chicken & noodles or tuna sandwich, peas, fruit, goldfi sh crackers Florence Alice Duncan of Hines, Florance of Portland, Oregon; Feb. 17: Fish nuggets or burrito, Spanish rice, green beans, fruit, Oregon passed away after a brief Lynne Straughan of Prineville, fruit snack bout with cancer on January 29, Oregon and Connie Budke of Feb. 20: No school. 2012. Kentucky. She is also survived Feb. 21: Spaghetti or ham/cheese hot pocket, green beans, fruit, She was born on April 14, 1924 by eighteen grandchildren and French bread in Rich Hill, Missouri to Charlie twenty-eight great grandchildren, Feb. 22: Crispito or toasted cheese sandwich, taco salad, fruit, churro Franklin Yeates and Alice Mae one sister and two brothers. Yeates. The family moved in the Florence was preceded in death Homedale Middle 1930s to Marsing, Idaho. by her parents, two brothers and Feb. 15: Burrito or fi sh sandwich, corn, veggie bar, apple crisp Florence met and married George two sisters. Feb. 16: Spaghetti or philly steak/cheese hot pocket, tossed salad, Baalson and had five children. The family would like to thank bread stick, fruit George and Florence were later Harney County Hospice for their Feb. 17: Pizza or popcorn chicken, tossed salad, fruit, cookie divorced and she met and married excellent service and care. They Feb. 20: No school. Tom Dunagan. Tom died of cancer. especially thank Jackie Drinkwater Feb. 21: Wiener wrap or egg rolls, rice, broccoli, fruit, fortune cookie She later met and married Wayne for her devotion and skill. Feb. 22: Beef or chicken taco, corn, fruit, fruit rollup Duncan. Florence and Wayne The last 15 years, Florence lived Contributions in Florence moved to Hines, Oregon in 1997. in Hines, Oregon with her husband Duncan’s memory can be made Wayne brought to the family three Wayne. She especially loved the to the Harney County Hospice in Homedale High daughters. drives they took and times spent care of LaFollette’s Chapel, PO Feb. 15: Lasagna or pizza hot pocket, string cheese, French bread, During her life, Florence held observing wildlife that is abundant Box 488; Burns, Oregon 97720. fruit bar many jobs that included working in the area. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge Feb. 16: Toasted cheese sandwich, chicken patty or deli sandwich, at the Simplot plant in Caldwell, Florence is survived by her of funeral arrangements. Please go soup, potato wedges, fruit & salad bar, turnover Marsing Hardware Store and the husband, Wayne, her fi ve children; to www.lafolletteschapel.com and Feb. 17: Chicken taco or burrito, corn, fruit & salad bar Sandbar Restaurant. She was a Douglas Baalson of Boise, Idaho; sign and send your condolences to Feb. 20: No school. Justice of the Peace for several years Pat Landa of Caldwell, Idaho; the family. Feb. 21: Chicken nuggets or egg rolls, rice pilaf, green beans, fortune and volunteered for many election Cheryl Holmes of Caldwell, Idaho; A Memorial Celebration is cookie, fruit & salad bar boards. She and her husband Jody Stringer of Parma, Idaho and planned for April 14, 2012 at Feb. 22: Idaho haystack, baked potato or pizza hot pocket, fruit & George ran a Thriftway Market in Greg Baalson of Caldwell, Idaho. LaFollette’s Chapel in Burns, salad bar, cinnamon roll Marsing for many years. Three step-children: Debra Ann Oregon. Marsing Feb. 15: Pepperoni pizza, baked potato, tossed salad w/ranch, soup & salad bar, rice krispie treat Feb. 16: Teriyaki chicken bowl, mixed vegetables, sandwiched, Wedding potato chips, soup & salad bar Feb. 17: Nacho, refried beans, chicken fajita, corn, roll, soup & Williams, Eells wed in January ceremony salad bar Feb. 20: No school. Sue and Dave Williams of Feb. 21: Sloppy Joe/bun, chicken nuggets, corn, soup & salad bar, Homedale have announced the cherry crisp marriage of their son Steven to Feb. 22: Chili & chips, Malibu chicken, green beans, soup & salad Mary Ellen Eells of Marsing. bar, jello w/topping Steven and Mary Ellen were wed in Caldwell on Wednesday, Bruneau Jan. 25, 2012. A reception Feb. 15: Chicken wrap, fried rice, stir fry veggie, mandarin oranges, will be held in May when chocolate cake family from New York state Feb. 16: Haystacks, refried beans, green beans, fruit cup, cinnamon twist can attend. Feb. 17: Roast beef, cheese, potato wedges, fresh veggie, fresh The groom is a 2009 graduate fruit, brownie of Homedale High School. Feb. 21: Chicken strips, baked potato, tossed salad, banana pudding The bride is the daughter of dessert, roll Rosalee Eells of Marsing. Feb. 22: Macaroni & cheese, deviled eggs, green beans, muffi ns, fruit COSSA Death notice Feb. 15: Grilled ham & cheese sandwich, sun chips, fresh veggies, peaches TIMOTHY ALBERT BURTCHETT, 53, of Marsing, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at home. Cremation Feb. 16: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, cauliflower, bread, is under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell, 459-0833 banana Feb. 17: Crispitos, corn, refried beans, pears, corn chips Feb. 20: No school. Ron Paul supporters to discuss local campaign Feb. 22 Feb. 21: BBQ ribblett, potato wedged, salad, fresh veggies, The Owyhee County for Ron Feb. 22 at the Spot Pizza in and explore ways to help his peaches Paul organization will discuss Marsing. candidacy. Feb. 22: Taco salad, lettuce & tomatoes, refried beans, pears plans for the March 6 Idaho According to Marsing resident For more information, contact Republican Presidential Caucus A.J. Ellis, Paul’s Owyhee County Ellis at owyheeforronpaul@ MAAG ANGUS - OFT ANGUS - COOK HEREFORDS in a meeting next week. coordinator, the gathering will be gmail.com or fi nd the “Owyhee The meeting will take place used to discuss the candidate’s County for Ron Paul” Facebook at Maag Angus Ranch, 17 mi NW of Vale, Oregon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, ideas, meet with local supporters page. 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Owyhee Ave. - Homedale, ID 83628 Proudly serving the Community as: Member, Homedale Chamber of Commerce For information, call Terry: (541) 889-6801 (208) 459-0833 (208) 337-3252 Member, Homedale Lions Club Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 7 Calendar Today Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting Bruneau Valley Library preschool program 5:30 p.m., weigh-in; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bet You Didn’t Know 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., ages 2-4, Bruneau Valley meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Library, 32073 Ruth St., Bruneau. (208) 845-2131 St., Homedale. (208) 482-6893 Preschool story time Homedale City Council meeting Hundreds of laughs a 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave W., 6 p.m., Homedale City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 weekday afternoons Homedale. (208) 337-4641 El-Ada commodity distribution Bruneau Valley Library District board day keeps doc away meeting 11 a.m. to noon, across from Marsing Senior People who laugh a lot are In 1972, a group of scientists Center, Marsing. (208) 337-4812 7 p.m., Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Ruth St., Bruneau. (208) 845-2131 much healthier than those who reported that you could cure the After-school program don’t. Dr. Lee Berk at the Loma common cold by freezing the 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Linda School of Public Health in big toe. Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Wilder. (208) 337-3464 Saturday, Feb. 25 California found that laughing Friends of the Lizard Butte Library meeting Bruneau Booster Club dinner and auction lowers levels of stress hormones, Medical researchers contend 6 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave W., 5:30 p.m., free dinner, 7 p.m., auction, American and strengthens the immune that no disease ever identifi ed has Marsing, ID 83639 Legion Post 83, Belle Avenue, Bruneau. (208) system. Six-year-olds have it best been completely eradicated. Grand View Chamber of Commerce meeting 845-2842 or (208) 845-2282 — they laugh an average of 300 6 p.m., Grand View Firehouse, 721 Roosevelt Senior center dance times a day. Adults only laugh 15 The attachment of the human Ave., Grand View 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., $4 and fi nger food, Homedale to 100 times a day. skin to muscles is what causes Eastern Owyhee CWMA meeting Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. dimples. 7 p.m., Grand View Firehouse (208) 337-3020 The No. 1 cause of blindness in Gem Highway District board meeting the United States is diabetes. — For more information on 7:30 p.m., Gem Highway District offi ce, 1016 Sunday, Feb. 26 Peary Perry or to read more of his Main St., Marsing. (208) 896-4581 Marsing Gun Club shoots The adult human heart weighs writings or to make a comment, 11 a.m., $3.50 per shoot (members), $4 per shoot about 10 ounces. visit www.pearyperry.com. Thursday (non-members), $25 individual membership, $50 Bruneau-Grand View School Board meeting family, off Idaho highway 78, Marsing. (208) 1 p.m., Grand View Elementary School, 205 First 989-7367 St., (208) 834-2253 Vision Church food distribution Monday, Feb. 27 Senior menus 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., donations welcome, Vision Church, Knit and crochet session 221 W. Main St., Marsing. (208) 896-5407 Homedale Senior Center 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Eastern Owyhee County Library, Feb. 15: Hot dog, potato, salad, peaches Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) 834-2213 Feb. 16: Beef & bean burrito, refried beans, rice 5:30 p.m., weigh-in; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Board of County Commissioners meeting Feb. 21: Baked ham, sweet potato fries, green beans, bread meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Feb. 22: Chili con carne, macaroni & cheese, carrots St., Homedale. (208) 482-6893 Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Saturday Marsing Senior Center Tuesday, Feb. 28 Feb. 15: Stuffed shells, Italian blend veggies, marinated mushrooms, Homedale Public Library district committee Homedale Chamber of Commerce meeting mixed green salad, garlic bread, tropical fruit salad 9 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Owyhee Noon, Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant banquet Feb. 16: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, spinach, fruit, cake Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 afternoons room, 18 N. 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337- Feb. 20: Holiday except Thursday 3271 Feb. 21: Hearty beef stew, biscuit, tossed salad, tropical fruit salad, Friends of the Homedale Public Library meeting vanilla pudding 10 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Owyhee Feb. 22: Hawaiian pork over brown rice, curried coconut vegetables, Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 afternoons Wednesday, Feb. 29 tropical fruit salad, wheat bread, coconut crème pie expect Thursday Bruneau Valley Library preschool program 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., ages 2-4, Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Ruth St., Bruneau. (208) 845- Rimrock Senior Center Tuesday 2131 Foot clinic Feb. 16: Meatloaf, winter mix vegetables, potatoes, green salad, Preschool story time peach crisp 8 a.m., $10, appointment necessary, Homedale 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Feb. 21: Fried chicken, pasta salad, baked beans, peas, carrots, Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. Ave W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 weekday onions, cinnamon roll (208) 337-3020 afternoons Feb. 23: Pizza, carrot, tomato salad, peanut butter cookie Board of County Commissioners meeting After-school program 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Wilder. (208) 337- Owyhee County Lincoln Day Banquet 3464 2012 12:30 p.m., registration, 1 p.m., lunch, Owyhee County Historical Museum, 17085 Basey St., Murphy Thursday, March 1 GUN SHOW El-Ada Marsing food distribution Vision Church food distribution Iglesia Misionera Biblica Knight Community Church Crossroads Assembly of God Homedale Grand View Pastor Silverio Cardenas Jr. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wilder 132 W. Owyhee • 337-5975 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Pastors Ron & Martha Servicios: Mar - 7pm - Oracion Adult Bible Study: Wednesday, 7 p.m. Hwy 19 & 95, 482-7644 Sunday School 10am Mier - 7pm Predicacion, Vier - Oracion Knight's Neighborhood: Sunday Morning Worship 11am Dom - 10am Esc. Dom y 6pm (Youth Activity Group) Friday 5-6:30 pm "Una Iglesia Diferente." Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Homedale Idol raises hundreds Wed. Bible Study 7pm Annalea Fleming strums the guitar during Saturday’s Homedale Idol fundraiser for the Homedale High School music Assembly of God Friends Community Our Lady of the Valley program. Lauren Craft won the competition, with Becka Krasko Church Church Catholic Church as runner-up. There were 15 entrants, and $200 was raised. Homedale 1122 W. Linden St., Caldwell 15 West Montana, 337-4458 Wilder - Homedale 459-3653 Pastor George Greenwood 17434 Hwy 95, 337-3464 Mass: Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30am Saturday 5:00 pm Worship Services: 10:45 am Sundays Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Sunday 9:30 am Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 5:30 pm Gem Highway board Spanish Mass: Saturday 7:00 pm Sunday Evening Service 6:00pm Wednesday CLC: 3:15 pm Wed. Bible Study 7:00pm Spanish Mass: Sunday Noon Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Chapel of Hope Church of Jesus Christ of takes up ITD scales Hope House, Marsing Latter Day Saints Homedale - 337-4248 Look for the Blue Church Sunday Services 10am South Bruneau Hwy at the Hope House Homedale in today’s meeting Pastor Sean Rippey Welcoming Families, especially those with 708 West Idaho Ave 337-4112 Adult Sunday School 9-9:45am special needs children. Bishop Travis Kraupp Visitors Always Welcome! Keith Croft, Pastor 880-2767 Bishop Ronald Spencer Homedale commissioners place Call Church for Prayer requests Jake & Alisha Henrioulle, Youth Pastors 761-6747 Sunday 1st Ward 9am Sunday Services at 10 am Sunday 2nd Ward 12:30pm 35 mph limit on Nielsen, Cemetery The Gem Highway District ITD would bring their enforce- Homedale Baptist Wilder Church of God Mountain View board of commissioners will ment team to town. Church Wilder Church of the Nazarene meet tonight to discuss, among Subdistrict 3 Commissioner Homedale 205 A St. E, 482-7839 26515 Ustick Road, Wilder other things, joining the effort Scott Salutregui said last week Pastor Ray Gerthung 212 S. 1st W. 337-3151 to regulate heavy trucks on area that Homedale’s commissioners Sunday School 10am-11am Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School 9:30 Sunday Worship 11am-Noon Sunday Service 11am Worship 10:30 roadways. previously had voted to reduce Wednesday Evening 7pm Sunday Eve. 6:00pm Adult & Youth Bible Class: Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed. Eve. 7:00pm The Gem board meets at 7:30 the speed limits on Nielsen Lane Pastor James Huls p.m. today inside the district and Cemetery Road from 50 mph headquarters, 1016 Main St., in to 35 mph. Iglesia Evangelica Marsing He also said that crews continue Wilder Marsing Church of Christ An article last week’s edition to battle potholes on Nielsen, fi ll- of The Owyhee Avalanche incor- ing the divots with gravel. MARSING APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY 317 3rd st., Marsing 932 Franklin, Marsing Asamblea Apostolica de Marsing Pastor Ramiro Reyes rectly reported the board would Meanwhile, the district com- 107 W. Main • Marsing, Idaho 10 am Sunday School Pastor Jose Gutierrez Minister Gib Nelson meet on Feb. 8. missioners this week published 11 am Service 208-461-9016 or 880-6172 Sunday Bible Study 10am 482-7484 Tonight, the commissioners will a public notice in The Owyhee Sunday School 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11am Sunday Service 1 pm • Wednesday Service 7 pm Bilingual discuss the possibility of asking Avalanche seeking bids to reha- Bilingual Services/Español the Idaho Transportation Depart- bilitate a half-mile of Thompson ment to bring portable scales into Road that has been devastated Bible Missionary Church Assembly of God Church the district to weigh trucks, such by heavy truck traffi c. The dis- Christian Church Homedale as those carrying manure from lo- trict’s engineering fi rm, Paragon Homedale West Idaho, 337-3425 Marsing Pastor Ron Franklin cal dairies, to ensure that weight Consulting, Inc., has determined 110 W. Montana, 337-3626 139 Kerry, 965-1650 Sunday School 10am Pastor Maurice Jones Pastor Rick Sherrow limitations are being followed. an approximate cost of nearly Worship 11am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday School 10am Sunday Evening 7pm The Gem Highway District $100,000 to repave a 22-foot Church school 9:45 Sunday Worship 11am & 6 pm Wednesday Evening 7:30 board usually meets on the second roadway. Tuesday of each month at 7:30 According to the bid adver- p.m. The commissioners moved tisement, the highway district Lizard Butte Baptist Church Nazarene Church Trinity Holiness Church the February meeting to tonight wants the project completed by Marsing Marsing Homedale Pastor David London Pastor Bill O'Connor 119 N. Main because of Valentine’s Day. mid-August. 116 4th Ave. W., 859-2059 896-4184 Pastor Samuel Page Homedale Highway District The bid opening is set for Sunday worship: 12 2nd Avenue West 337-5021 was still waiting on word when March 1. Sunday School 10am Morning: 11am-Noon• Evening: 6-7pm Worship Services - Sunday 11am and 6pm Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday school 10 am-10:55am Sunday School - 9:45am Sunday Evening 7pm Wednesday evening 6pm-7pm Mid Week TLC Groups Thursday Evening 7:30pm Half-dozen Homedale Church of Jesus Christ of Vision Community Church Latter Day Saints Marsing United Methodist Church FFA’ers earn degrees Marsing 221 West Main Marsing, Idaho Wilder 215 3rd Ave. West, 896-4151 208-896-5407 Corner of 4th St. & B Ave. by Erin Shenk Williams, Mike Mavey, Cole Sunday 1st Ward, 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 880-8751 chapter reporter Twedt, Shelbie Criffi eld and Erin Bishop Jensen Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor June Fothergill Sunday 2nd Ward, 12:30 p.m. Adult, Kids & Youth Meetings Wed. 7:00 p.m. Sunday Services 9:30am On Feb. 1, Homedale FFA Shenk. These students will walk Bishop Parry had six members earn their way across the stage to receive their to state by receiving their State pins at the State Leadership Con- Calvary Holiness Church Degree. To receive this degree vention in April. First Seventh Day Adventist Wilder you must have three years of The Homedale FFA chapter also Presbyterian Church Homedale Corner of 3rd St. & B Ave. 16613 Garnet Rd., record books complete and done had a member compete in Creed Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Homedale 880-0902 or 453-9289 to perfection. speaking. Creed Speaking is recit- 320 N. 6th W., 337-3060 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Pastor Chuck Dimick Pastor Marianne Paul Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am Each student put in countless ing from memory the FFA Creed Sunday Morning Worship 11am Wednesday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Worship 11am hours perfecting their record by E.M. Tiffney, a fi ve-paragraph Food Pantry Open Fridays 10 am - Noon Sunday School 11am Tuesday Prayer Mtg. 7:00 pm books, which include all of their speech. Devin Fisher was the rep- records for their fair projects or resentative from Homedale FFA. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Iglesia Bautista Amistad Cristiana de Wilder other agricultural experience. You Each chapter can only send one Catholic Church - Oreana also have to know FFA history student to compete, and Devin Palabra de Esperanza 2011 Mass Schedule - UMC Homedale the following Saturdays at 9:30am Esquina de 4 y calle B and Parliamentary Procedure, won that spot after speech run- Feb.12 - March 12 - April 9 - May 14 Domingos Servicio: 12:00 pm and every student must receive a offs at a chapter meeting. El Ropero (Banco de ropa) Miercoles 12- 2pm 711 W. Idaho, 463-9569 - June 11 - July 9 - Aug. 13 Martes y Jueves: 6:30 pm Ingles profi cient grade on the test. Our chapter works very hard Pastor Jose Diaz Sept. 24 - Oct. 22 - Nov. 26 - Dec. 10 Sabados: 12:00 pm Arte Infantil Servicios: Los Domingos 11:00 am All are welcome! For more information, call The students who received this and takes great pride in receiving St. Paul's Church, Nampa 466-7031 Todo en Espanol, Inf. 989 7508 honor were Bodie Hyer, Mark these accomplishments. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 9 MRW Fire & Rescue plans TodayToday Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue 48º4 fundraising chili contest 26º2 SuSunny Cook-off will coincide with 50º 28º 53º 32º 50º 28º 52º 30º 52º 30º 54º 31º next month’s Murphy bazaar Feb. 7 - Feb. 13 46º 18º 48º 31º 49º 32º 45º 31º 49º 31º 46º 35º 53º 24º A chili cook-off will be held the 25 SCBAs that the department .00 .00 trace trace .00 .00 .08 late next month to help Murphy- uses on its fi re trucks. Reynolds-Wilson Fire District Another project for the fire raise money for equipment. district is building another bay SNOTEL report, Owyhee County sensors Water report Volunteer firefighter Louis onto its Murphy fi re station to Snow Snow Year-to-date Previous day’s temperature Equiv. Depth Precip. Max Min Avg The Bureau of Reclamation Monson said the MRW Fire house a brush truck. The truck is (measured in inches) (measured in Fahrenheit) website showed that the Owyhee & Rescue chili cook-off will parked outside in Murphy until Mud Flat Reservoir was 74 percent full be held Saturday, March 24 the weather turns cold, at which 02/07 4.2 15.0 7.0 43.9 8.6 25.2 and that water was fl owing in the in conjunction with the spring point it is moved to the station 02/08 4.2 14.0 7.0 43.2 21.7 32.2 02/09 4.2 13.0 7.0 44.2 29.7 34.9 Owyhee River above the reser- bazaar at the Owyhee County at Reynolds, but Monson said 02/10 4.2 14.0 7.0 44.8 30.4 36.5 voir at Rome, Ore., at a rate of Historical Museum complex in the district would like to keep 02/11 4.2 13.0 7.0 48.4 27.1 37.2 320 cubic feet per second. Water Murphy. the truck at Murphy year-round 02/12 4.2 13.0 7.0 45.0 30.4 36.1 is fl owing out at Nyssa, Ore. at a 02/13 4.2 13.0 7.0 43.2 19.4 32.2 The entry fee is $10 for the because that is the most common rate of 53 cubic feet per second. fi rst entry and $5 for additional staging area for fighting wild Reynolds Creek The reservoir held 525,822 acre- entries. There will be ribbons fi res. 02/07 2.2 4.0 7.9 35.6 22.1 28.0 feet of water on Monday. and cash awards for the winners Volunteers also are in the 02/08 2.1 4.0 7.9 36.5 23.0 28.8 Note — SNOTEL statistics in each of four categories plus a process of getting some new fi re 02/09 2.1 4.0 7.9 37.9 28.6 33.1 02/10 2.0 3.0 7.9 41.5 35.1 37.6 were gathered from the Natural People’s Choice award. trucks online so older vehicles 02/11 1.7 2.0 7.9 50.0 33.1 39.7 Resources Conservation Service For more information, including can be taken out of service. 02/12 1.5 1.0 8.1 41.4 28.8 34.2 website at 8 a.m. Monday (Year- entry forms and rules, contact MRW includes a fire 02/13 1.3 1.0 8.1 37.0 26.8 31.1 to-date precipitation is measured Monson at (208) 495-2154 or department and a quick response South Mountain from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.) [email protected]. unit, which used to be known as 02/07 8.6 26.0 13.1 41.5 25.7 32.7 Proceeds will help MRW Central Owyhee County QRU. 02/08 8.7 26.0 13.3 41.5 29.3 34.5 continue to build funds to replace The district decided to drop the 02/09 8.7 26.0 13.3 40.6 29.7 33.6 — Information compiled from the its stock of aging self-contained Central Owyhee moniker to avoid 02/10 8.7 24.0 13.3 47.1 34.7 38.7 National Weather Service, Bureau of 02/11 8.7 24.0 13.3 47.8 36.9 41.0 Reclamation, Natural Resources Conser- breathing apparatuses (SCBAs). confusion. 02/12 8.7 24.0 13.3 42.8 29.7 34.7 vation Service and Helena Chemical in Monson said certifi cation on the The district covers 320 square 02/13 8.7 25.0 13.3 34.7 25.3 29.5 Homedale SCBA tanks, which carry oxygen miles, but benefi ts from a small for volunteers who fi ght fi res, will tax base, which requires donations expire soon. for equipment, Monson said. 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Submitted photo House and Georgia congressman South Homedale – Suzanne Newt Gingrich and former Loui- Williams, 337-4226 siana governor and congressman North Marsing – Lavada Legion Hall, QRU building Buddy Roemer. Loucks, 896-4223 or Loucks- The caucus will be held on Su- [email protected] per Tuesday in conjunction with South Marsing – Brett En- on Boosters’ 2012 to-do list primaries in Georgia, Massachu- dicott, 896-4178 or bendicott@ setts, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, co.owyhee.id.us Two Bruneau building projects building include classroom Vermont and Virginia, and caucus Pleasant Valley – Bill Lowry, space for continuing education proceedings in Washington state, (208) 583-2443 will benefi t from Feb. 25 auction credits that are necessary for Alaska and North Dakota. Wilson – Jerry Hoagland, (208) EMTs, restrooms, parking bay(s), Donations for the auction are Doors for the county caucus 495-2810 or [email protected] Submitted by Brandi Lisle and a place for cleanup after being accepted. Anyone willing open at 6 p.m., and the voting be- Murphy – Shawn Dygert, Proceeds from the upcoming ambulance runs. The building to volunteer or donate can call gins at 7 p.m. at these locations: (208) 250-9882 or shawn.dy- Bruneau Boosters Auction will would allow the QRU to better Judy McBride at (208) 845-2842 Homedale precincts -- Mt. [email protected] be earmarked for building funds serve the community as growth or Ginny Roeder at (208) 845- Calvary Lutheran Church, 621 W. Oreana – Christine Collett, to the benefi t the citizens of the and recreation increases. 2282. Idaho Ave., Homedale (208) 834-2062 or collett@wild- small town and the surrounding The second project would The Boosters look to contribute Marsing and Wilson precincts blue.net area. benefi t the Legion Hall building to the construction of a Quick -- Phipps-Watson Marsing Ameri- Grand View – Dale Gray, One building is more than a in which the Booster auction is Response building in Bruneau. can Legion Community Center, (208) 834-2452 or dalegray@ century old, while the other will held each year. The plan is to construct the 126 N. 2nd St. W., Marsing mindspring.com be a brand-new structure built The Boosters want to help building on the site of the old Oreana and Murphy pre- Bruneau – Rusty Parker, (208) on a lot formerly occupied by a American Legion Post 83 to Valley Merc, which was recently cincts – Owyhee County Court- 845-2056 or wpark939@hotmail. familiar and vital business. finance renovations of the demolished. house, 20381 State Hwy. 78, com The Boosters auction is set for building’s bathroom and/or The Bruneau Community Riddle – Kenny Tindall, (208) Saturday, Feb. 25 and starts with kitchens. Church, which had received the Find out 789-3932 or (208) 591-1404 a free dinner at the American The building, which was built land and building from former th What’s happening Three Creek – Chet Brackett, Legion Post 83 Hall, 32478 Belle in the 19 century, hasn’t seen store owner Boyd Campbell’s Read Calendar each week (208) 731-1037 or waystation@ Ave., Bruneau. Dinner is served any signifi cant structural changes estate, donated the construction in the Avalanche wildblue.net at 5:30 p.m. with the auction in its history, which began as a beginning at 7 p.m. site for the Quick Response store. building. The structure was moved across Because the old Valley Merc the Snake River around 1890 and had fallen into disrepair, the continued as a community store building demolished in a mass for the next 31 years. community effort earlier this In 1921, World War I veterans winter. purchased the building and Currently, a community transformed it into American advisory committee consisting Legion Post 83. of members of the local Quick In the past 12 years, minor Response Unit, fi re department, repairs have been executed, and other community members including work on the roof, front is being formed. 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Two Homedale children showed Washington, Payette, Valley The project, which was initiated their stuff in their backyard and Boise counties visited several years ago by Adrian Sunday during the District II 4-H different stations, learning about residents Bruce and Terry Reuck, Youth Horse Council Working horsemanship, roping skills, runs from October to June with a Ranch Horse Project. working cattle and the different break in December. Enrollment Ainslee Evans, 9, and her sister types of cattle. for the 2011-12 project is closed. Addie, 11, were the only Owyhee Eighty children age nine The entry test includes the County children who took part in through high school passed an children on horseback walking, the event at the county fairgrounds entry test to join the project in trotting, loping and backing their in Homedale. October. animals. The Evans girls are the daughters A third child, 14-year-old “This year, we will be adding of Oscar and Cara-Leigh Evans of Gauge Gerdes, lived in Owyhee a simple, basic rope skills test,” Homedale resident Addie Evans, center, listens to facts about Homedale. County at the time of the testing, Gill said. cattle during one of the stations at Sunday's District II 4-H Youth The clinic is part of a year-long but he has since moved to Payette Some children dress in full Horse Council Working Ranch Horse Project at the Owyhee County activity geared to help preserve County, according to one of western attire with chaps, chinks Fairgrounds in Homedale. Western heritage. After three the project’s coordinators, Joan and a button-down shirt. There also is an opportunity for performs the annual longhorn hours of rotating through different Gill, who is the 4-H program During the clinic, the children the participants to navigate a trail cattle drive into Murphy during stations dealing with different coordinator in Payette County. rotated through stations to through which riders learn how the fi rst day of Outpost Days in aspects of the lifestyle, a chili feed The monthly clinic has drawn learn about cattle healthcare, to negotiate obstacles, open and Murphy. Last year’s cattle drive and roping contest was held. an average of 62 children, and Gill horsemanship, demonstrate their close gates and cross water while was cancelled because of the The dozens of children from said upwards of two adults usually roping skills and the quiet and on horseback. equine herpes virus outbreak. Owyhee, Elmore, Canyon, accompany each child. humane handling of cattle. The ranch horse project also — JPB Homedale Police chief eyes animal control changes averaged more than three times every right and deserve every kennel agreement between Wilder Eidemiller sings praises of that annually in 2007 and 2008. opportunity to be adopted out, and Homedale. The chief said such cost-saving kennel pact with Wilder Unlicensed dogs make it and they stand a way better chance an agreement is in the works and diffi cult for offi cers to return at- in Wilder than they do here,” could be fi nalized if both sides In an attempt to make his animal the city limits. large animals to their owners. The Eidemiller said. want to continue the arrangement control program self-sufficient, The council took no action after dwindling revenue stream coupled The chief also said that housing at the conclusion of the trial, which Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller a lengthy discussion that also with boarding dogs at Owyhee the two dogs at the vet clinic would begin in mid-December. fl oated some ideas at Wednesday’s touched on other animal control Veterinary Clinic, and subsequent have cost the city more than $200. Optional microchipping was Homedale City Council meeting. initiatives Eidemiller has either euthanasia fees for unclaimed and Pegram added that one of the another proposal from Eidemiller The biggest proposal was enacted or is contemplating. unadopted dogs created a strain dogs would have been euthanized in an attempt to make returning establishing a lifetime dog license But Councilman Aaron Tines on the police department’s animal because it had gone unclaimed for dogs to their owners easier. that pet owners could purchase for was in favor of the revenue- control budget. fi ve days. The chief said the $418 startup a one-time fee of $130. generating aspect of the lifetime In an effort to cut expenses, The city pays a fl at fee of $40 cost for the program would include Homedale dog owners are license idea. earlier this year, the council per dog housed in Wilder. With 25 chips and a scanner. He said supposed to buy tags for their “I like the lifetime tag because approved a trial program by fi nes and boarding fees, the two that a vet could implant the chip, animals each year. The annual cost you’re getting the funds paid up which Homedale officers take owners paid $120 each to claim or there was training available to is $10 for a spayed or neutered front,” he said. “As a dog owner, at-large dogs to the Wilder Police their dogs. allow an offi cer to do the job. canine and $15 for unaltered dogs. the fi rst of the year comes around Department’s kennel. Reclamation of a dog includes a Citizens would have the Eidemiller reasoned that and sometimes you forget about Eidemiller said Wednesday that tag fee if the animal isn’t licensed, opportunity to register their dogs a lifetime license would allow (renewal).” the agreement is a success near $5 pickup fee, a daily boarding in an online database, which would owners to pay once and be done Mayor Paul Fink wants to the end of its 45-day trial. Two fee of $15 and an impound fee of be accessible by out-of-town with it, especially given that some encourage the city’s dog owners of the three dogs officers have $25 for licensed dogs and $35 for agencies, too, Eidemiller said. owners forget to re-license their to buy licenses. transported to Wilder have been unlicensed dogs. “I’m just trying to fi gure out dogs. The city has sold only 28 reclaimed by their owners. The Councilman Tim Downing ways that we can make this animal “It would be a convenience dog tags this year, according to chief said the third has a good questioned whether utilizing the control budget self-supporting and for those who chose to do it,” the City Clerk and Treasurer Alice chance of being adopted. Wilder kennel was taking business not dependent on any taxpayer chief said. Pegram. He also said the new agreement away from the Homedale-based revenue,” Eidemiller said. He also suggested that dog License sales have plummeted has taken a strain off the vet clinic, Owyhee Veterinary Clinic. Fink also suggested that offi cers owners in the impact area be in recent years from a high of 198 which as a business doesn’t have Eidemiller said that his offi cers began taking photos of the dogs extended the opportunity to buy in 2007 to only 56 sold in 2010. the luxury of holding dogs longer still take registered dogs to the vet they impound and post the photos tags because their animals also The city sold an average of 61 than fi ve days at a time clinic for boarding. on the City Hall bulletin board. have been known to wander into tags between 2009 and 2011, and “I think that the good dogs have Downing also wants a written — JPB Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 13 Marsing Elementary students Regan Stansell, left, Lexi Loucks and Harlee DeGeus listen to instruction Marsing’s Leslie Jayo cooks up pancakes from the freshly ground from Mary Blackstock during the wheat grinding session of the Moving Agriculture to the Classroom wheat after the students fi nished grinding during the Idaho Farm exercise on Friday. Bureau mobile classroom lesson. Farm Bureau’s fi berglass cow makes an appearance in Marsing two and two together of how much a cow eats in a day.” Mobile agriculture classroom Moving from the dairies to producers, the eight-foot- teaches youth about their food wide by fi ve-foot-tall “Giant Book of Wheat” was unveiled with help from four students to turn the pages. Rolling in on four wheels, the Idaho Farm Bureau’s “The Giant Book of Wheat gets them to see the pictures Miss Maggie was unloaded from a trailer to help educate and helps them to interact with the program,” Blackstock Marsing Elementary students about where their food said. “The students get to learn about the interaction comes from. on all levels of farming to see how it is all connected The IFB’s “Moving Agriculture to the Classroom” together.” campaign began in July with intentions of bringing Following facts about the versatile grain, students got the awareness to children about agriculture, Mary Blackstock opportunity to turn the handle of a wheat grinder — used said. to make pancakes for them at the end of the session — to Blackstock was recently installed as the Owyhee County see how much work goes into the production process. Women’s Chair Committee leader for the IFB and was Blackstock is encouraged by the efforts to connect very excited to bring the program to Marsing and the Hope students in area schools and statewide with the trailer to House Academy last week. help them learn about agriculture. “It is such a hands-on experience,” Blackstock said. “It “I had heard about it before we went to the IFB just tickles me to watch them learn about the whole process conference last year,” Blackstock said. “I thought, gosh from ‘milking’ the cow and doing the wheat grinder. Most that would be a good idea. At the time, I didn’t realize how of this is to make the kids think about ‘wow this came much stuff would be in there and how engaging it would from farming’.” be for the students.” The life-size — minus the weight — fi berglass cow on Because the trailer moves around the state, schools and wheels complete with working udders allowed second- other groups need to reserve the trailer well in advance graders to test their milking abilities and learn what it takes of when they would like to have the demonstration, to get milk from the farm to their homes. Blackstock said. The students started the hour-long session by receiving To reserve the trailer, contact Owyhee County Farm cups of heavy whipping cream that they were instructed Bureau President John Richard at (208) 896-5319 or the Marsing High School graduate Tyler Blackstock pours to shake vigorously throughout the “Cow Facts” section IFB offi ce in Homedale at (208) 337-4041. off the skim milk created during the students’ experience of the lesson. — JLZ making butter from heavy whipping cream. “With the cream experiment, the kids learn a few cow facts, and we also talked about exercise,” Blackstock said. “It is neat to have the visuals for them to realize the true “We probably shook the containers for about 15 minutes numbers involved,” Blackstock said. “We put out empty or so to illustrate making butter.” one-gallon milk jugs to show how much milk they can With their fresh butter in hand, the students were given produce in a day.” crackers to test the creation and were asked: How many While talking about cows, Blackstock had a student cups of milk does it take to make one pound of butter? — who she hoped she didn’t embarrass — stand up to Many of the second-graders started throwing out low illustrate how much a cow eats in a day — 90 pounds. numbers as Blackstock slowly worked them up to the “It just helps to give them more visuals and allows them number that had them all gasping — 30 cups to make to connect to what they are learning,” Blackstock said. one pound. “Without having that student stand up, most wouldn’t put Mary Blackstock reads to Marsing students from the “Giant Book The side of the “Moving Agriculture to the Classroom” trailer that travels across the state bringing of Wheat” on Friday. students statewide an experience of milking a cow and grinding wheat. Page 14 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Gateway West power line route analysis continues is a joint venture between Idaho Power tives from the Departments of Agriculture, deal,” Merrick said. “That they have to Sage-grouse habitat and Rocky Mountain Power. The line is Commerce, Defense, Energy and Interior have a CUP, and if they don’t go through public meeting slated slated to follow a path from the Windstar as well as the Environmental Protection the process it could drag out for a long substation near Glenrock, Wyo., to the Agency, the Federal Energy Regulatory time.” for Friday in Boise Hemingway substation near Wilson in Commission, the Advisory Council on Heading into the meeting, county of- Owyhee County. Historic Preservation and the White House fi cials were skeptical if Bureau of Land One element that will affect the siting of Owyhee County government offi cials Council on Environmental Quality. Management personnel analyzing possible an 1,100-mile-long electrical transmission and residents are fi ghting to keep the power The commissioners and members of routes for the power line had received and/ line will be discussed next week in Boise. line on federal land and have submitted an the Owyhee County Task Force for the or studied the proposed route suggested by The Bureau of Land Management’s alternate route that avoids private property Gateway West project met with RRTT the Owyhee County Task Force. That route public information meeting on the sage- in the county. representatives in Boise last month. would keep the power lines off private grouse habitat equivalency analysis (HEA) According to the Department of Energy BOCC chair Joe Merrick said the county ground in Owyhee County, much like the for the Gateway West project will be held website, the fi nal action on the National representatives met with the group for one alternate route ideas for the Boardman- from noon to 4 p.m. on Friday inside the Environmental Policy Act analysis for hour. to-Hemingway project successfully ac- Cottonwood Room at the Red Lion Boise Gateway West is scheduled to be completed “I think these were all people from complished. Hotel, 1800 Fairview Ave. on Nov. 26. Washington, and I think they were wanting “I was wondering if they had basically The Boise meeting is the last of two be- During Gov. C. L. “Butch” Otter’s Capi- to know more than anything some of the done anything more about the routes that ing held to answer questions and present in- tal for a Day visit to Murphy on Jan. 27, pitfalls in the past that had happened, so we had proposed. We just wondered,” formation about the HEA, which is part of a a great deal of time was spent discussing they could speed this up,” Merrick said. Merrick said. multi-agency federal and state Framework the Gateway West project and its impact One thing that is clearly an obstacle for “We just hadn’t heard anything and didn’t for Sage-Grouse Analysis for Interstate on private property as well as sage-grouse the power line’s route on private ground know. To this date, we still haven’t heard Transmission Lines. The BLM, U.S. Fish habitat. in Owyhee County — a conditional use anything about our alternative routes.” and Wildlife Service, Idaho Department Two weeks earlier, the Board of County permit will have to be secured for every The county group had to share its one of Fish and Game and Wyoming Game Commissioners met with the federal parcel over which the line will cross. hour with representatives from Kuna, and Fish Department have coordinated on Interagency Rapid Response Team for Four days after the meeting, the commis- Cassia County, Twin Falls County, Power the project. Transmission (RRTT). The team, accord- sioners wrote a letter to the Idaho Congres- County and Elko County, Nev. In addi- A similar meeting is scheduled today in ing to its webpage at www.whitehouse.gov, sional Delegation complaining of a lack of tion to the three commissioners, county Cheyenne, Wyo. was formed to focus on seven transmission time to discuss any of the 16 topics that the Natural Resources Committee director Jim For more information, call BLM project line projects that will help increase electric federal panel had outlined for analysis. Desmond and task force members Karen manager Walt George at (307) 775-6116 or reliability and integrate renewable energy “We’re just trying to give (the con- Steenhof, Frank Bachman, Ernie Breuer [email protected]. into the grid. gressmen) an understanding that Owyhee and Robyn Thompson also attended the The 500-kilovolt Gateway West project The RRTT is comprised of representa- County is still in the driver’s seat on this meeting. — JPB HHS actors will pull new curtain on next production Drama club’s four-year project becomes reality Craigslist and a load of help Tickets go on sale Tuesday. from a stage dad have the The son of DeAnn and Mark Homedale High School Drama Thatcher, a HHS Science teacher, Club ready for the limelight. Scott Thatcher is a 2007 graduate The club recently saw the of Homedale High School and fruition of a four-year project a three-year veteran of the when Canyon Electric LLC owner school’s Drama program, which Louis Keller, the father of Drama transitioned from a class to a Club president Nicole Keller, school-sanctioned club after the donated time and supplies. 2003-04 school year. The electrician installed some “We chose this route because power outlets and fixed other many of the published plays are electrical concerns with the stage for 10 or 12 people and our club inside the old HHS gymnasium. boasts around 30 members,” He also installed stage lighting DeAnn Thatcher said. “We also Members of the Homedale High School Drama Club pose with their new curtain in the old HHS that he helped the club purchase save royalty fees since these gymnasium. Students found the curtain for sale on Craigslist. In the curtain’s former life, it hung in a high second-hand. budding authors are generous school in Oregon. The crowning ingredient to the with their time and talents. makeover was the installation The club also plans to stage a of a new curtain that the club melodrama entitled Dr. Carnevil had purchased from a person in and the Pumpkin Kidnapping Emmett. The curtain originally in May. Club member Nadine NOVAGENESIS hung in a high school in Oregon, Wright wrote the play, which but popped up on Craigslist in will be performed in conjunctions Registered Angus time for the HHS actors to snap with the school’s Art department it up. and choir in an All Arts Night, “Our stage is beginning to Thatcher said. 2012 Bull Sale look professional,” HHS Drama The Drama Club secured funds 32 Yearling Bulls & 8 - 2 Yr. Old Bulls advisor DeAnn Thatcher said. for the upgrades through its Spook All Sired AI • Exceptional EPDs The group will show off their Alley, which was held in October new stage and curtain during in lieu of a fall stage production. March 5-6 performances of the “The HHS Drama Club gives a Saturday, March 3, 2012 murder mystery The Device. big thank you to our community Pre-Auction Viewing Morning of Sale at the Ranch Scott Thatcher wrote the play for their support and to Louis Lunch 1:00 pm & Video Sale 2:00 pm at the Lion’s Hall specifi cally for the club, members Keller and his employees at of which edited the script. The Canyon Electric,” Thatcher wrote For sale list and directions, contact: play will begin at 7 p.m. each in a press release. Frank C. Beckwith, DVM • 200 Montana Ave. • PO Box 164 day. — JPB Jordan Valley, OR 97910 Tel: 541-586-2466 • Fax: 541-586-2844 • email: [email protected] Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 15 PPageage 1177 P Pageage 1199 Lady Huskies Emotional tribute season ends Avalanche Sports at HHS senior night WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012 Corta joins his dream team as Boise State walk-on the 2012 season. coordinator Robert Prince) came Broncos could look at HHS “It’s been his dream to go to out and saw him play basketball standout as WR or safety Boise State,” Larry Corta said. and he likes him as a wide “What they say is (preferred receiver,” Larry Corta said. Former Homedale High School Corta said. “It’s kind of a relief in walk-ons) get treated just like a Trey Corta said he’ll skip football standout Trey Corta is a way because I’ve been waiting scholarship kid.” the track and field season to scheduled to join the Boise State and waiting and fi nally got the The Broncos recruited the concentrate on weight-lifting University program as a preferred chance. 5-foot-10, 175-pound Corta as a and conditioning in the spring walk-on. “Ever since I was little, I’ve defensive back, the position for and summer. Corta was an All-3A Snake always wanted to go there.” which he earned All-3A Snake Although he doesn’t know River Valley conference two-way A preferred walk-on, unlike a River Valley conference honors the exact date he’s supposed to player during his career with the walk-on, has a greater likelihood as a senior. But the senior’s father report, he’s determined to make Trojans, which ended in the fall of landing a roster spot when he says there may be a chance he’ll a splash of some sort in the early with a second consecutive trip to hits campus. In fact, Corta will be be looked at as a wide receiver. goings. the 3A state playoffs. on the roster for fall practice, his “They talked about him playing “I know I’m just going to be “It’s awesome,” the 18-year- father, Larry Corta, said. There is safety, and here in the last little like the little guy, but I hope to Trey Corta old son of Larry and Margery a possibility he could redshirt in bit (new Broncos offensive –– See Corta, page 16 Huskies wrap regular season with a win Wrapping up its 2A Western Jose Acuna with seven. MacKay Idaho Conference season, the Hall and Josh Larsen each scored Marsing High School boys’ six points while Yovani Zerapio basketball team thumped visiting fi nished with four and Grayson Nampa Christian 60-47 on Friday Kendall picked up two. night at home. “We had a lot of energy and The Huskies (9-11, 3-9 2A effort out there,” Chadez said. WIC) earned the No. 6 seed in the “Against Nampa Christian our District III tourney, which began effort was up there and we had 16 Tuesday as Marsing hosted the O-boards. With our team, we have Trojans. to play that way every game.” For results from Tuesday’s game, The Trojans lost their 19th check The Owyhee Avalanche straight game and fi nished last in website. The winner advances to the 2A WIC, going 0-12. play New Plymouth tonight at 7 Despite the Trojans’ losing p.m. in New Plymouth. season, Chadez was cautious “The opportunity to have one heading into Tuesday’s loser-out game where it is all on the line game. will help our guys,” Marsing “Anytime you play a team coach JW Chadez said. “I think three times, especially when you going in as the No. 6 and with the have beat them twice, you can get history we have had, our kids have complacent,” Chadez said. “This embraced the underdog role. They is the end of the season, and one have a chip on their shoulder and of the two teams will be done. will play hard no matter what.” We have to come out and take the Against the Trojans to close out same approach we took with them the regular season, Jason Galligan before if we want an opportunity Marsing’s Jose Acuna goes up for a basket over Nampa Christian’s David Waterman during the Huskies led all scorers with 18 points, to go play in New Plymouth.” 60-47 win on Friday night. six rebounds, three assists, two If the Huskies advance to take steals and two blocks. Dakota Hill on the No. 3 seed Pilgrims, they With a win against the Pilgrims, at 7:45 p.m. at Vallivue High Plymouth, they would play on picked up nine points followed will be guaranteed at least two the Huskies would advance to School in Caldwell against Melba. Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the high-seed by Miguel Leon with eight and games in the district tournament. the semifi nal game on Saturday If Marsing were to lose to New location. Trojans tackle district wrestling Saturday Marsing set to host District III non-conference dual on Friday. wrestling tourney on Saturday Coach expects several favorable Results from that meet weren’t reported. Top three wrestlers in each seeds on heels of two SRV losses “We were very competitive on The Homedale High School during the fi nal home appearance (Feb. 7) and Thursday,” Johnson weight class advance to state wrestling team may now be in in the career of a handful of said. “In (varsity) matches its element. upperclassmen. wrestled, the team score was With the wrestling season Valley and Rimrock will The Trojans have traditionally “Senior night went well,” dead even, if you take out the drawing to a close, Marsing compete on two separate mats found it tough sledding during HHS coach Toby Johnson said. forfeits. High School is set to host with weigh-ins starting at 9 the dual-meet season, and losing “The boys wrestled tough. We “It’s always a good dual fi ve other schools on Saturday a.m. 30 points to forfeits didn’t help competed well on the mat.” when you are competitive on during the District III wrestling Seeding for the tournament Thursday in a 60-30 3A Snake Homedale also dropped a 45- the mat.” tourney starting at 10 a.m. at is scheduled to take place River Valley conference loss to 33 conference dual meet to host After a busy week of three the high school gymnasium. tonight with tournament visiting Parma. Payette on Feb. 7. The Pirates dual meets, Johnson and Wrestlers from Marsing, managers and coaches based Take away the forfeits, though, scored 18 points on forfeits. assistant Mark Boothby look New Plymouth, Cole Valley on the wrestlers 2011-2012 and the Trojans actually scored The team also was scheduled to to tonight’s seeding meeting for Christian, Melba, McCall- Western Idaho Conference as many points as the Panthers wrestle Timberline in Boise in a –– See Homedale, page 18 Donnelly, Cascade, Garden –– See Marsing, page 18 Page 16 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Sports Pirates end HHS girls’ season during Jeremy Chamberlain’s Trojans can’t complete comeback fi rst year at the helm in 2007-08. in district tourney The 11 wins this season were the most by a Homedale squad since Homedale High School nearly “We were missing our tallest Mike Greeley’s 2005-06 team put a fantastic fi nish on a girls’ player in Kaylee Rupp due to the went 11-13. basketball game to which it had fl u, so that takes away about 10 Against Payette, senior Kylie a slow start. rebounds, which she averages a Farwell scored 12 points in The Trojans’ shot with 11 game,” Holtry said. “Other than her fi nal game in a Homedale seconds remaining the game tied that we were out of position a uniform. She tried to bring the didn’t fall, though, and Payette couple of times, but we were Trojans back from an early 8-3 held on for a 38-37 victory in outsized a bit the whole game.” deficit with a three-point goal the 3A District III Tournament Homedale (11-9) rallied out 71 seconds before the end of the on Feb. 7. of the locker room to get back fi rst quarter. The Pirates had built The chance at the winning within a basket, 28-26, after a 16- the five-point lead with a 6-1 basket came after a furious point third quarter. Senior Aubrey spurt that featured four points comeback from a nine-point Nash threw in three three-point from leading scorer Shandra halftime defi cit. goals in the third quarter to fuel Campbell, who fi nished with 11 “After only making three the comeback. She fi nished with points. field goals in the first half, it 11 points, all in the second half. Farwell converted seven of was a testament to this group’s The game was tied twice — at eight free throws (Homedale was competitive spirit to get back into 32-32 and 34-34 — in the waning 9-for-12 as a team), but managed Homedale’s Destiny Long lines up for a shot against Payette a position to win the game in the minutes of the game. only two baskets in the game. defenders in the Trojans 38-37 loss to the Pirates. second half,” HHS coach Matt “I am just proud of the way this Payette went on another run, foul shots got the Trojans to second consecutive one-point Holtry said. team has bought in to our staff however, scoring six straight within four points, 14-10, with decision between Payette and Plagued by turnovers, cold and has given everything they points to take a 14-6 lead on 2:26 left, but Fruitland scored Homedale. shooting and missing their leading have all year long,” Holtry said. Amberlee Couch’s free throws the fi rst half’s fi nal fi ve points, The Trojans edged the Pirates, rebounder — 5-foot-10 Kaylee “We came up a little bit short, but with 3 minutes, 47 seconds left in including a Campbell three- 41-40, at home on Jan. 20 after Rupp —the Trojans slipped I am still proud of what they were the fi rst half. Couch fi nished with pointer. blowing out Payette, 45-32, behind the Pirates, 19-10, at able to accomplish this year.” eight points and perfect 6-for-6 Emry scored four of her six earlier in the 3A Snake River halftime of the elimination game This was the Trojans’ first night from the foul line. points in the game’s fi nal eight Valley conference season. at Treasure Valley Community season with 10 or more wins Senior guard-forward Deena minutes. College in Ontario, Ore. since Homedale went 10-12 Emry’s layup and two Farwell Last week’s game was the — JPB √ Corta: Courted by other schools, sights set on being a Bronco entire time From Page 15 scholarship deals, his father said. to talk to other schools, but my Corta also was an all-conference as a wideout and a linebacker. build myself up to be on special But Trey Corta said that, in mind was set on Boise the whole fi rst-teamer at quarterback last During his sophomore year, teams or something like that,” his mind, there really was no time,” he said. season after earning conference Corta caught 28 balls for 561 Corta said. “That will be kind question about his future once Trey Corta was a fi rst-teamer offensive player of the year yards and seven touchdowns of cool.” BSU began recruiting him in the on defense in the 2011 season honors after the 2010 season. and averaged 20 yards per catch. Eastern Oregon University, summer of 2011 and invited him after logging one interception and He joined the Trojans’ varsity At linebacker, he had a team- Western Oregon and Rocky to a camp. 28 tackles despite missing action as a sophomore receiver in 2009. high 52 tackles and notched two Mountain College also offered “Right when they talked to me in three games because of a high That year, he was named a fi rst- interceptions. the athlete varying types of about coming here, I was going ankle sprain. team all-conference player both — JPB Homedale Trojans Student Athlete Spotlight OWYHEE AUTO SUPPLY Brad McCain Junior Wrestling Owyhee Sand, Gravel & Concrete 337-4668 337-5057 The Play — The junior capped the regular season with a dominating victory over Parma’s Mason Shepherd on Thursday. 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Edward Perkins, Jr. C D.C. 337-4900 Go Trojans! 337-3474 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 17 Sports Pilgrims knock Lady Huskies from district tourney Marsing takes home fourth-place hardware In an anticlimactic end to went 3-for-5 from the floor the Marsing High School girls’ picking up six points followed basketball season, the Lady by Lacey Usabel with four and Huskies were pressed by New Deidrie Briggs with three. Plymouth until the fi nal minute “It never ends the way you and came up short in a 48- want it to,” Little said. “As far 30 loss at the 2A District III as a successful season, to look Tournament. back on it we dropped the fi rst “It is tough not to be two and then won seven in a disappointed,” Marsing coach row and ended up 13-8, and four Tim Little said. “They were of those losses were close ones. down at the end of the game. The girls have nothing to regret Physically, no one is questioning and should be proud of what they their effort. The goal was to go accomplished. out however the season fi nished “I think the girls feel they let and not to have any regrets. the community down or their “(The Lady Huskies) are teammates down. It was a special league champs and 8-2 in the season. The league champion league. Four teams could have title is something they earned, won it. I think it is a great and nobody can take that away accomplishment.” from them.” The Pilgrims pressured the Feb. 7: Marsing 39, Cole Lady Huskies all night, holding Valley Christian 29 — After Ashley Hull — who had averaged falling in the opening round of nearly 17 per game throughout the District III tourney to Nampa the season — to eight points. Christian, the Lady Huskies She made two trips to the charity hosted the Chargers. stripe, acing both. “Cole Valley in my mind is an “New Plymouth’s press is over-achieving program. They nothing spectacular, but they came in with a new plan we have some really good perimeter weren’t ready for and left it all on defense and girls that know the fl oor,” Little said. “The girls how to contain and give ball were thinking that we should beat pressure,” Little said. “They are them by more than 10. You can’t stubborn defensively. Their speed have those expectations. Hats off defensively was causing issues to them, they played really well. for us, and we knew that was the It was a close game.” case going in.” Against Cole Valley, Hull went Dafni Clausen went two-for- 6-for-7 from the charity stripe and three from the free-throw line fi nished with 17 points. Briggs and fi nished with eight points and picked up 10 points followed by Marsing’s Lacey Usabel, left, and Ashley Hull put the squeeze on New Plymouth’s Brittany Verigan four rebounds. Andrea Rodriguez Shelbi Ferdinand with four. during the Lady Huskies’ 48-30 loss to the Pilgrims on Thursday in Parma. Trojans’ frosh- Marsing soph play into SRV semis Huskies 896-4162 The Homedale High School frosh-soph boys’ basketball team reached the semifi nals of the 3A Snake River Valley conference Student Athlete Spotlight tournament Saturday. The Trojans, who earned the No. 896-4185 4 seed with a 2-5 record, throttled Josh Larsen Junior Basketball No. 5 Payette (0-7), 53-35, in Saturday’s play-in game at Parma The Play — The 6-foot-4 junior locked up six points and four High School. rebounds in Marsing’s 60-47 win over Nampa Christian on Homedale took on top-seeded Friday night. Weiser (7-0) in a semifi nal game Tuesday night after deadline. Coach’s Take — “In the last couple of game Josh has really 896-5000 The semifinal winners play stepped up his play and has been improving throughout the year. Friday at 6 p.m. in the championship We have a lot of big guys playing in the post in our league and game at Parma High School. 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Saturday, Feb. 18, home for 2A District III Tournament, 10 a.m. Page 18 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Sports Hyer earns Miss Beast title at HHS wrestling benefi t Senior Bodie “BoDeena” that generously chipped in Other contestants included contestants were coached by the Hyer claimed the crown as Miss items for us to sell,” HHS coach Dayne Jacobs, Draydon Julian, high school cheerleading team. Beast 2012 during the Homedale Toby Johnson said. “We really Jorge Hernandez, Martin The audience also was able to High School wrestling team’s appreciate that. We are looking Calderon, Colton Grimm, Cole see each contestant’s celebrity fundraiser last week. to update singlets, warm-ups, Jeppe and K.J. Atkins. look-a-like thanks to a Power Todd “Toddina” Bahem, the and mats.” Assistant coaches Mark Point projection manned by Jace reigning Miss Beast, crowned Kyle “Olga Purdomovich” Boothby and Joe Equsquiza Turner. Hyer during the 2012 Beauty Purdom was fi rst runner-up in the were the evening’s masters of Johnson also thanked Robyn or Beast Pageant inside the old pageant, followed by third-place ceremony, and Homedale School Chandler, Leslie Parker, Margo gymnasium on Feb. 6. Ismahel “Elizabeth” Mendoza, District teach of the year Jan Phariss and Delaney Phariss for An auction officiated by Andrew “Andrea” Randall in Bianchi, high school counselor their help with the admission Ralph Lincoln accompanied fourth and fi fth-place contestant Debby Flaming and Homedale gate. Juan Garcia handled the the pageant, and nearly $2,500 Devin “Diva” Fisher. Chamber of Commerce president sound system. was raised for the wrestling Brad “Bradina” McCain was Gavin Parker sat as judges. Johnson said a Beauty or Beast Bodie “BoDeena” Hyer sports program. People’s Choice, and Michael The pageant also included a 4 is scheduled for 2014. The fi rst his sash for being named Miss “We had many people and “Michelle Diaz” Deleon won dance routine “Calling All the was held in 2007 with the second Beast 2012 during senior night businesses around the community Miss Congeniality honors. Monsters” for which the pageant following in 2010. last week in Homedale. √ Homedale: Wrestlers to hit the mat on Saturday for 3A Dist. III tourney From Page 15 Randall wrestled tough during the 3A District III Tournament. a frenzied match with Parma’s The tournament begins at 10 Dakota Whitaker on Thursday. a.m. Saturday at Payette High Whitaker blitzed Randall with School. seven straight points to snap Johnson, who is completing a 3-3 tie and then pinned the his 15th year at the helm, expects Homedale wrestler with 42 several wrestlers to earn top- seconds left in the period. four seedings and a few others Randall came back to pin to show up in the top six of the Parma’s Josh Schneibel in a 106- preliminary ladders. pound exhibition match. Ismahel Mendoza, a 171-pound “Luis Garza will be competitive senior, leads the way. He was McCain led off Thursday’s there as well,” Johnson said of runner-up at the 3A state meet home meet with a devastating another freshman who wrestled a year ago against Fruitland’s display against Parma’s Mason an exhibition match at 106 after Homedale senior Ismahel Mendoza continued his march into Tim McDonald. He also lost the Shepherd. The Homedale Thursday’s varsity dual. Saturday’s 3A District III Tournament with a pin of Parma’s Cody district championship final to wrestler rode his opponent to Tano Montes, a junior who Negri in the second round of Thursday’s 171-pound match. McDonald. a 10-1 lead before putting a was district runner-up at 140 a McDonald is back for his merciful end to the match with year ago, could pull off a top- junior season, and the two a pin with 20 seconds left in four seed at 160. Montes didn’t wrestlers already faced off in the the match. McCain was a state wrestle Thursday but picked up two schools’ 3A SRV dual meet tournament qualifi er a year ago. a victory by pinfall on Feb. 7 in January. After losing 16-0 in At 113, Johnson expects both against Payette. a technical fall in the 2011 state freshman Devin Fisher and Johnson expects district fi nal, Mendoza closed the gap sophomore Michael Deleon to coaches to seed Bodie Hyer in before falling to McDonald 9-6 show up as the top two seeds. the top four at 220 pounds. The this year at 182. Deleon won his match at 113 senior fi nished third at district If McDonald stays at the higher to tie the match at 18-18 when a year ago and was one of 10 weight class for the district Parma’s Vanessa Salazar suffered Trojans to wrestle in the state tournament, Johnson anticipates an elbow injury 42 seconds into tournament. Mendoza will be installed as the the match. On Thursday, Hyer made quick top seed Saturday. Fisher moved up to 120 pounds work of Parma’s Drew Trent In his final home match and pinned Fernando Hurtado when he drove his opponent Homedale High School junior Brad McCain kicked off Thursday’s Thursday, Mendoza stifled a with 24 seconds remaining in the to the mat out of a restart and fi nal home dual meet with a dominant performance against Parma comeback by Parma’s Cody second period. He also collected scrambled for a pinfall with 195-pounder Mason Shepherd. Negri with a pinfall 41 seconds a decision Feb. 7 at 120. 50 seconds left in the opening into the second round. Freshman Andrew Randall period. and first-year wrestler Martin Max Godina in the dual meet last Johnson also expects junior could be installed as top-four Johnson also expects his two Calderon — to earn top-six week, but returned to pin Oscar Brad McCain to pull in one of the seeds at 106 pounds, Johnson senior heavyweights — 2011 seedings for this weekend. Camacho in an exhibition. top two seeds at 195 pounds. said. state qualifi er Jorge Hernandez Hernandez lost to Parma’s — JPB Adrian sophomore wrestles √ Marsing: Wrestling seeds to silver at Pine Eagle tourney to be determined today From Page 15 “I don’t know when the last The Adrian High School to lead the way. on Saturday. The tournament record. time Marsing hosted was, but it wrestling team warmed up Junior Chance Marquez will be held at Nyssa High The top three wrestlers has been a while,” Little said. for the district tournament at was fourth at 160 pounds, and School. from each weight class will “We will have two mats set up, the Pine Eagle Tournament in freshman Zane Marquez grabbed Senior Mark Ishida, a 152- qualify to advance to the state and it will be a good tourney.” Halfway, Ore., on Saturday. fi fth place at 113. pound wrestler, will be on wrestling tournament at Idaho Entry for adults and student Sophomore Shane Miller The Antelopes will play host to the hunt for his first district State University in Pocatello without activity cards will be fi nished second at 132 pounds the 1A/2A District 4 Tournament championship. next week. charged $5. Senior citizens, Marsing High School students with activity cards athletic director Tim Little and elementary school students said as the host, the school will be charged $3. Idaho High will provide concessions and School Activities Association programs. passes will be accepted. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 19 Sports Emotional senior night at HHS Homedale High School’s cheerleaders, boys’ basketball and student cheering section stand for the national anthem prior to Friday’s Senior Night boys’ basketball game against Fruitland. Homedale High School senior Brett Ryska reaches for an offensive rebound over Fruitland’s Hagen Graves during Friday's boys' basketball game. HHS boys play No. 3 Grizzlies tough early Fruitland pulls away in fi nal 11 minutes of SRV fi nale Fueled by an emotional Senior lasted until the end of the fi rst Night, Homedale High School possession when another senior, hung with the state’s third- Seth Bayes, entered the game 18 ranked 3A boys’ basketball team seconds after the tip-off. until late in the third quarter. Homedale played close with But Fruitland seized control, Fruitland throughout the first exploiting its height advantage half, primarily on three-point for a 74-49 3A Snake River shots from Hayden Krzesnik and Valley conference victory in the Christoffersen. Krzesnik buried The Homedale High School boys’ basketball team presents Chris and Virginia Landa with a framed regular-season fi nale for both. three of his four treys in the fi rst photo during a ceremony to honor the couple’s late son, Conner Landa. The Grizzlies’ 28-7 run over half and led the team with 14 the fi nal 11 minutes of the game points. thwarted Homedale’s attempt to Two of his three-pointers gave salvage one win in its eight-game Homedale leads in the fi rst quarter, conference season. and his third came 18.2 seconds The Trojans (4-16 overall before halftime and pulled the before Monday’s 3A District Trojans to within a bucket, 35-33, III Tournament play-in game) at the intermission. began the game with a four-man Christoffersen and Ryska also lineup in honor of Conner Landa, hit three-pointers, but Fruitland who would have been a senior fi red back, uncorking seven long- this year. Landa, who died in a range shots of its own. James car accident in 2009, has been Livingston, who led all scorers honored throughout the 2011- with 21 points, connected three 12 school year. Friday night, times for the visitors. the team stood for the national The Grizzlies also wore down anthem facing a fl ag dedicated in the Trojans on the inside with Landa’s honor. Before the game, the play of Joey Martarano. The the players presented Conner’s 6-foot-4 junior, who is no stranger parents, Chris and Virginia, with to the Trojans’ athletes because a team photo. Fans also wore of his exploits as Fruitland’s “Sixth Man” T-shirts with the quarterback in the fall, scored 18 now-familiar interlocked “CL” points and was 4-for-4 from the initials in memory of Conner. foul line. Fruitland hit 18 of its 21 Four seniors – Casey chances from the charity stripe. Members of the Dines family — from left Dennis, Valerie and their son Brad — accept a certifi cate of Christoffersen, Trey Corta, Zac Christoffersen scored 10 appreciation and show off the plaque honoring Shane Dines' memory that will hang in the Homedale Lowder and Brett Ryska – lined points for Homedale, while High School gymnasium foyer. Through the Shane Dines Memorial Fund, the family purchased 19 up for the tip against fi ve Fruitland Ryska added nine and Corta put state championship banners from the pre-United Dairymen Idaho era to hang in the gymnasium. players. The missing man tribute in eight. Page 20 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Sports Mustangs lock up East’s No. 2 with win over Adrian boys Juan Munoz added nine points received eight points from Andi grabbed half of her 10 boards on All four local teams open for Adrian — all on three-point Warn, held an 18-12 advantage at Jordan Valley’s glass. goals — and Kurt Nielson and the half after a 10-2 spurt in the Meagan Fillmore and Hayley district tourney Thursday Tommy Shenk scored fi ve points second quarter. Caywood scored six points each Free throws down the stretch the second seed from the 1A HDL each. Madi Purnell carried Adrian’s for Jordan Valley, who put six helped Jordan Valley High School East Division for the 1A District Warn matched Shira’s co- offense with 22 points. players in rotation and received beat its archrival and earn the 8 Tournament. Jordan Valley will game-high with 16 points, while She snagged 21 rebounds as scoring from fi ve of them. Jessi No. 2 seed in the postseason take on West No. 3 Mitchell on Nate Elsner had seven and three the Antelopes dominated on the Carson added four points, and tournament Thursday. Thursday. Tipoff is 2 p.m. MST. Mustangs — Telleria, Blaine inside. Adrian outscored Jordan Christina Rogers chipped in a Ty Warn and Ben Telleria were Adrian (9-15, 6-4) meets Prairie Moran and Tom Nelson — scored Valley, 12-6, in the paint and out- fi eld goal. 6-for-8 from the foul line in the City in the district tournament six points each. Moran was perfect rebounded its archrival 22-7 on The Mustangs open the district fourth quarter in the Mustangs’ Thursday. All games will be on three fi eld-goal attempts. the Mustangs’ end of the fl oor. tourney Thursday against Prairie 48-37 1A High Desert League played at Grant Union High Girls: Adrian 34, Jordan Purnell had 12 defensive City. Adrian takes on Monument/ victory against host Adrian. School in John Day, Ore. Valley 26 — The Antelopes shook rebounds, and Maddy Pendergrass Dayville. “Defense was really key for In Thursday’s rivalry game, off a sluggish second quarter to us. We didn’t give them many the Antelopes found themselves regain momentum in their league open looks,” Jordan Valley coach in a 10-4 hole after the fi rst eight victory over the Mustangs on Mike Workman said. “Our offense minutes. Thursday. Dowell’s dozen delights sputtered at times. We shot just Paxton Shira scored 16 points Adrian (15-10, 6-4) took control well enough to win.” and grabbed 11 rebounds, which with a 17-5 run through the third The Mustangs (12-8 overall, matched Jordan Valley big man quarter after scoring only two Mustangs in HDL win 8-2 1A HDL at the end of the Nathan Easterday, who had 11 points in the fi nal eight minutes James Dowell made the most a team-high five steals and regular season) hit 35.2 percent of boards but was limited to seven of the fi rst half. of his fi nal regular-season boys’ collected seven of his team’s their shots (18-for-51) to sew up points on 3-for-18 shooting. Jordan Valley (8-10, 6-4), which basketball game for Jordan 39 rebounds. Valley High School. Jordan Valley held the Hornets The 5-foot-10 senior led the to single-digit scoring in the Low HDL score bad news for Adrian girls Mustangs with 12 points and fi rst three quarters to build a eight rebounds in a 63-39 1A commanding 43-22 lead. Adrian High School ended the Madi Purnell led the Antelopes from the free-throw line (5-for- High Desert League victory “The kids played hard and girls’ basketball regular season with nine points and 10 rebounds. 13) and hit only a quarter of their on the road against Harper on controlled the game from the on the short end of an extreme Maddy Pendergrass and Nichole shots from the fl oor (14-for-56). Friday. second quarter on,” Jordan defensive struggle Friday in Orosco scored two points each, Compounding the issue, only Junior Ty Warn also reached Valley coach Mike Workman Crane. and Olivia Morton dropped a 16 of the Antelopes’ 43 rebounds a dozen points as Jordan Valley said. The Mustangs surged in the free throw to round out Adrian’s were on their end of the fl oor. won for the seventh time in its Freshman Sandy Warn scored second half at home, pulling away scoring. Purnell had fi ve of her 19 rebounds past eight games. eight points for the Mustangs. with a 20-14 1A High Desert Paige Landon scored eight on her own glass, and she fi nished Dowell, Quinn Fillmore and Jonah Reyes fired in three League victory. points for Crane, and teammate with a game-high 16 points. Nathan Easterday were playing three-pointers and led all scorers The Antelopes (15-10 overall, Hannah Steeves chimed in with While the Hornets didn’t fare their fi nal regular-season games with 19 points for Harper (2-14, 6-4 league) knocked down 33.3 seven points. much better shooting the ball, they for Jordan Valley. Fillmore 2-8). Logan Fisher had a pair percent of their shots (5-for-15), Feb. 7: Harper 35, Adrian only gave up seven possessions scored two points, and Easterday of treys as part of his eight but hit four fewer fi eld goals than 34 — The Antelopes’ comeback on miscues. scored seven points, posted points. Crane, which struggled from the attempt fell short against a Hornets Whitnee Chandler, a 5-foot-10 free-throw line (2-for-11). team that had yet to lose a league senior forward, scored 13 points Crane (10-14, 6-4) escaped game. for Harper. Another 5-10 senior with a victory despite producing Ball-handling, foul shooting frontcourt player, Jackie Jordan, Rimrock boys hold on more turnovers. and fi eld-goal percentage were added 12. Adrian lost for the third time Adrian’s downfall. Coach Gene Rachel DeHoog continued her in its final four regular-season Mills’ players committed 26 late-season surge for Adrian with for win in WIC fi nale games. turnovers, shot just 38.5 percent six points and seven rebounds. Oscar Gomez scored the Rimrock scored just six points majority of his team-high 15 in the first eight minutes of points from beyond the three-point the second half of a crucial 1A Adrian boys fall to league leader ahead of district line, giving Rimrock High School Western Idaho Conference game enough cushion to withstand played in Bruneau. Jacob Black, Adrian High School tuned 11. rout at home. Idaho City’s fourth-quarter rally who scored eight points in the up for the 1A District 8 boys’ The Mustangs outscored Paxton Shira, a 6-foot-1 junior, Friday. second quarter to give the Raiders basketball tournament against Adrian, 28-14, in the paint on the was perfect on three attempts from Gomez hit four three-point a 28-27 halftime edge, went one of Oregon’s best teams way to their seventh consecutive beyond the arc and led all scorers goals in the Raiders’ 46-42 1A scoreless the rest of the game. Saturday. win. with 21 points. The Antelopes led, Western Idaho Conference victory Clay Cantrell scored 13 points Crane buried the Antelopes “You cannot afford to make 36-18, at the break. on the road. and grabbed half of Rimrock’s 20 with a fast start en route to a 60-42 mistakes against a talented team Kurt Nielson scored 10 points The Wildcats outscored the rebounds, including eight on the 1A High Desert League victory like Crane,” Ishida said. as all but one of the Adrian Raiders, 18-8, in the fi nal eight Grizzlies’ end of the fl oor. He also at home. Paxton Shira scored 21 points players to take the fl oor found a minutes to nearly erase a large dished three assists. “This was a tough game on and grabbed nine rebounds to lead way into the scoring column. third-quarter defi cit. “Clay Cantrell played an the road,” Adrian coach Brent Adrian. Francisco Dominguez Oliver Csaszar, a 6-3 senior, But Rimrock (7-10 overall, awesome game,” Rimrock coach Ishida said. “You have to hand it added seven points. scored eight points and grabbed 5-5 1A WIC) was able to hold on John Hannah said. to Crane. They are a very good The Antelopes (9-15 overall, six rebounds for the Antelopes, for the win in its regular-season Bermudez-Koch scored nine team that shot the ball well. 6-4 1A HDL) open the district while Tommy Shenk added seven fi nale. of his game-high 17 points in the “We dug ourselves into a hole tournament Thursday at Grant points. Emmanuel Dominguez Austin Meyers scored 12 points back-and-forth second quarter. He early and spent the next three Union High School in John Day, came off the bench for fi ve points for the Raiders, and teammate fi nished two three-point goals. quarters trying to climb out.” Ore., against Prairie City (15-5, on 2-for-3 shooting. Shenk, Ricardo Garcia chipped in eight. Teammate Leighton Tiegs Crane jumped to an 18-5 lead 8-2). Dominguez and Danny Livas Eugene Sanders’ 25 points scored seven points in the fourth and shot 44.6 percent from the Feb. 7: Adrian 67, Harper 44 knocked down treys. led all scorers. The Idaho City quarter en route t 15 points, and fl oor for the game (25-for-56). — The Antelopes hit six of 10 Dustyne Hicks, a 6-foot-3 high-point man connected on 11 Brandon Fisk scored 10 of his Sophomore Tyler Opie paced three-point attempts throughout senior center, led Harper with 18 of 14 free throws. He also had 15 12 points in the game’s opening three Mustangs in double fi gures the game and had doubled the points. Hornets 5-8 senior guard rebounds. eight minutes. He also knocked with 17 points. Ryan Opie added Hornets’ scoring output by Jonah Reyes added 13, and Logan Feb. 7: Greenleaf Friends down his fi rst four foul shots and 16, and Levi Miller kicked in halftime on the way to a 1A HDL Fisher had eight. 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Brown, managing editor Eyes on Owyhee On the edge of More than just a game night Fruitland and Homedale got together for a boys’ Several fans wore “Sixth Man” jerseys with the basketball game Friday night, so it’s no surprise that a intertwined “CL” initials that have become well-known parking space was hard to come by. by many, including any opposing defender forced to common sense But the scores of people who drove those rows and chase a Trojans football player. The football team’s rows of cars and streamed into the Homedale High helmets have been emblazoned with Conner’s initials School gymnasium had just as much to do with the for the past two seasons. The cowboy people who were honored before tipoff as the seven The school also saluted the Dines family, which Trojans who played their fi nal prep game at home. through the Shane Dines Memorial Fund, purchased The hometown that Homedale is was on full and 19 championship banners to showcase Homedale’s and the vet glorious display Friday night. state championship teams in the years before the United It’s not unusual for a small town to rally around Dairymen of Idaho began sponsorship of the state’s I’ve oft addressed the challenge of being true to the its prominent citizens when life challenges them, but prep postseason. cowboy life. Remember, the cowboy’s dream is to be able the tribute the boys’ basketball team offered for the Although it was more than a typical Friday night in to support himself throughout his life … without ever late Conner Landa and his family was particularly a small-town high school gymnasium, the atmosphere getting a job! This stubborn independence weaves them moving. of the HHS-Fruitland basketball game was exactly through a series of vocations as they travel down life’s Coach Kenny Thomas’ squad put four players on the why people settle in towns like Homedale, Marsing trail. Vocations such as: team roper, cutting horse trainer, court to start the game against one of the state’s best and Grand View. day-work wrangler, horse shoer, auctioneer, real estate basketball teams. That was a major statement for a team Friday’s events were unique, and they spurred the broker, saddle maker, Heel-O-Matic rep, cowboy poet, that has struggled to score points and win ballgames Trojans to one of its most inspired performances of stuntman, horse whisperer, even the ministry. this season. the season. But one of the most notable opportunities in the past Beforehand, the team presented Virginia and Chris Even if the Trojans didn’t come out on top, every fan 25 years has come as a result of the overwhelming of the Landa – Conner’s parents – with a team photo. In the in the gymnasium walked away with memories that veterinary profession by women! How this happened has fall, the football team presented Conner’s jersey to the will endure. been speculated on by pundits and authoritative fi gures Landas to kick off a year-long remembrance. It was a night for the ages. inside and outside the profession for years. Attempts have been made to keep the profession more diverse, but men have just quit signing up. Approximately 80 percent of the graduating DVMs today are women. Sen. Mike Crapo So what does this have to do with helping the cowboy live out his dream? First, we must examine the relationship between women and horses. It is a mystical attachment. Maybe it goes back to the Garden of Eden. The horse From Washington was the only beast that understood Eve’s craving for apples. I have seen this special bond throughout my life and still cannot explain it. It is a powerful feeling Keep those views in emails, to be horseback, but how does that explain their ability to often read the horse’s mind? I remember many times being called to look at a woman’s horse because she faxes, calls and letters coming sensed it was not feeling good. I would give it a thorough As I represent the interests of Idahoans in the U.S. expedited way to get information to me. This web page examination and conclude that everything was normal, Senate, the most indispensible tool is a sense of what is also features the top fi ve issues of concern from Idahoans nothing was wrong with him. The next day, he would be on your minds. The time you take to keep me up to speed and my response on each from the previous week. Some sick as a dog! They knew it somehow before it physically on your interests and opinions about the issues shaping of the other features you will fi nd on the website include manifested itself. our nation is deeply benefi cial. Last year, I received more posted audio of iTownHall meetings and teleconferences Young girls who’ve never touched a horse have pictures than 83,000 pieces of correspondence from Idahoans. I with Idaho reporters, recent correspondence on top is- on their wall of Fury, My Little Ponies, Pegasus and thank you for this insight, and I welcome your ongoing sues, links to legislation and other tools and resources to unicorns. They are touched by the movie Horse Whisperer input as the Senate’s work continues. assist Idahoans who need help with federal agencies. and Michael Martin Murphy’s song Wildfi re. Young women No matter the form in which you choose to com- Making this website a useful resource is a priority, who grew up with pleasure horses love them, and the horse municate with me, each thought and idea is helpful and I hope that all Idahoans will visit the site often. The responds. They dream of growing up and being able to and respected. On average, I received 6,900 letters a website also includes information about accessing my have a life with horses. So some go to vet school, graduate, month last year, or just fewer than 1,600 a week, or 227 Facebook and YouTube pages to learn more about efforts start a practice, buy “horse property” with an arena, horse letters per day. This includes emails, faxes, postcards in the Senate. Additionally, the site includes information barn, dually pickup, trailer, and two or three good horses. and phone calls. Email is a growing form of providing about contacting me via email and through my offi ces. However, she works seven days a week on other people’s input, as 80 percent of the correspondence I received The messages you send me help to shape my approach horses to pay for her horse barn and her education, so she was through email. Faxes made up 13 percent of the on a number of important matters, and I encourage you has no time to spend with her own. Then into her life rides correspondence. Seven percent was through phone to keep sending them my way. Our nation faces ongoing … “Our Cowboy!” calls, and 1 percent was traditional letters. The top is- challenges, including decreasing our defi cit and debt “Howdy, ma’am, looks like you could use a little sues constituents inquired or shared their opinions about and shaping our country into one that better supports help.” were judiciary-, national security-, congressional- and job growth through creating a more competitive tax She falls for him, mostly because he pays attention to agriculture-related. code and controlling federal regulation. As we all know, her horses: shoes them, feeds them, brushes them, cleans To help make this interaction timely and seamless, these are not minor challenges. I am grateful for your the stalls, scatters bedding, oils the tack and seems to be I strive to make my website (http://www.crapo.senate. involvement over the past year as active participants in her dream come true. Then she makes the fatal mistake of gov/) informative, accessible and useful for constituents the decisions I make here in Congress. Please continue giving him a credit card. who go there looking for answers or to fi nd ways to share to keep me informed of your views. He very quickly has someone else mucking the corrals, their thoughts. The website offers many opportunities to — Republican Mike Crapo is Idaho’s senior member of irrigating, hauling hay, shoein’ the horses, and mowing follow what goes on in Washington, plan a visit, learn the U.S. Senate. He is in his third six-year term and has the lawn. He charges a roping chute on his card, along more about the issues and watch videos of Congress at served in the Senate since 1999. Prior to that, he was a with a pen full of Corrientes, and pretty soon he’s got his work. The website’s email system provides the most three-term Idaho Second District congressman. cowboy friends out to the place every afternoon to rope and drink beer. It is the perfect mating, he thinks. She is so lucky. Letters to the editor Eventually she fi ggers out what’s going on and runs Our All letters to the editor submitted to The Owyhee Avalanche must be no longer than 300 words, signed and include Cowboy off! It’s for the best, she tells herself, but she still the writer’s address and daytime phone number. The submission deadline is noon Friday. Letters can be submitted by: has feelings for him but he’s just too hard to housebreak. • E-mail to [email protected] • Fax to (208) 337-4867 • Mail to P.O. Box 97, Homedale ID, 83628 He, on the other hand, to this day cannot understand Or you can drop them off at the Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., in Homedale why she gave him the boot. For more information, call (208) 337-4681. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 23 Commentary Financial management Legacy Drawer takes some stress off loved ones left behind Dear Dave, on them by leaving your fi nances people to stay away from “same this one. I’ve heard you talk about in a mess! as cash” agreements. You may Lots of people think they can something you call the Legacy — Dave not have agreed to a specific pull one over on a company with Drawer. What exactly is this, and percentage rate, and I’ll bet it’s the “same as cash” deal, but stuff what goes into it? Dear Dave, something less when you factor almost always comes up — even — Lisa My wife and I bought some in the time before and after the if you don’t misread the contract. furniture a while back on what 12-month period ended. Still, I’m I’ve said it a million times, Robert. Dear Lisa, we thought was a 24-months- pretty sure that when you signed If you play with snakes, you will One of the best ways I know to policies, and property deeds. You same-as-cash plan. The original the contract you did agree to have be bitten! tell your family how much you love should also include stuff like purchase price was $1,600. this thing convert to a fi nanced — Dave them is by having your fi nancial power of attorney statements, The other day, I got a call from contract if you didn’t pay it off in act together and organized in access information to lock boxes, a collector saying that it was 12 months. These kinds of deals — Dave Ramsey is the a central location. The Legacy and other instructions to family actually a 12-month plan, and the are really scummy. Not only have bestselling author of The Total Drawer is a collection of your and loved ones. balance is now $2,800. We looked they charged you interest since the Money Makeover. His new book, essential fi nancial documents in Make sure it’s really well- at the contract, and it was our 12-month period ended, they’ve EntreLeadership: 20 Years of a safe place where they can fi nd organized, too. It should be laid mistake on the length of the plan. also back-charged you interest for Practical Business Wisdom from them when you die, or if you’re out simply enough that anyone Still, that makes the interest rate the entire length of the contract! the Trenches, is available at retail sick or disabled. who can read could open it up about 30 percent. Is there anything These same-as-cash contracts outlets now. He also hosts a radio All of the pieces of your and fi nd exactly what’s needed in we can do about this? are bear traps. They’re designed call-in show. You can fi nd tools financial life should be in this just a few minutes. The stress of — Robert to mess you over big-time. You to help with fi nances or previous drawer. I’m talking about your having a loved one die or become can try to dispute it, but I’ve got columns at Davesays.org. For will, living will, estate plan, seriously ill is bad enough. You Dear Robert, a feeling you’ll lose and have to more fi nancial advice, visit the Web investment statements, insurance don’t want to make it any harder This is one of the reasons I tell pay about $1,200 in stupid tax on site or call (888) 22-PEACE. Accuracy In Media Media carries hidden agenda in war on Susan B. Komen by Lynn Woolley and Cliff Kincaid provider,” there was no explanation of what this “service” a fi ne journalistic reputation. Pelley worked there for When the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure made actually “provides” — a procedure that destroys a human seven years. As a correspondent for 60 Minutes, he has a decision to sever its ties with America’s No. 1 seller life. This is why the annual March for Life against abortion helped move the CBS Evening News into a more serious of abortions, Planned Parenthood, the media went to is mostly ignored by the major media. It is a sad fact that direction. war. The media coverage was slanted in such a way that even some conservative women still think that Planned It is signifi cant that the CBS Evening News employs “mainstream” reporters like Andrea Mitchell and Lisa Parenthood is simply an organization that provides investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson, the recipient Myers of NBC News were openly advocating for a point information about voluntary family planning. of one of the Reed Irvine Investigative Awards at this year’s of view — pressuring Komen to reverse course and give You saw very little in the mainstream media from pro- Conservative Political Action Conference. Attkisson is not in to Planned Parenthood. life people who supported Komen’s initial decision. The afraid to offend the Obama administration by pursuing Why would the media go to war over something as bias is so pronounced that the media long ago adopted the stories such as the Department of Justice cover-up of the seemingly insignificant as a policy change regarding language of the Left. The term “pro-life” is never used. offi cially sanctioned “Fast & Furious” arms traffi cking funding at Komen, a private cancer charity? Part of the But “pro-choice” is. Newspapers use the term “abortion from the U.S. to the Mexican drugs cartels. Such reporting answer lies in the fact that, for the media, “women’s rights” rights” to describe the political process of terminating the would not be tolerated at NBC News or ABC News. take precedence over all other rights, including the rights lives of the unborn, but use “anti-abortion” when referring It seems unlikely that any network, however, would do an of children. This is what “feminism” has become and this to those of us who value human life. We are “against.” investigative piece on Planned Parenthood. This is truly a is what the Komen controversy was supposed to be about. They are for “rights.” taboo subject for much of the media. Not only does Cecile In reality, it had nothing to do with breast cancer because So we made it a point to tune into the Big Three network Richards’ organization sell abortions to young women the fact is that most Planned Parenthood affi liates don’t newscasts on Friday night — hours after Nancy Brinker in trouble, but it also promotes the anything-goes sexual even provide mammograms. That money from Komen of Komen had caved. We wanted to see if this story would attitude that often leads to abortions. Baylor University was used to refer women at risk of contracting the disease be treated in a neutral manner, or if the stories would be economics professor Dr. John Pisciotta, in his role as head somewhere else. written from the standpoint that Brinker did the right of Pro-Life Waco, has documented the despicable outreach So the issue was something else as well. While there thing — and, why did it take her so long? We did receive a of the local chapter that he calls “Planned Promiscuity.” were references to Planned Parenthood being an “abortion shock, though it was a mild one. One of the three networks The implication is that Planned Parenthood is a racket that actually did a fairly nice job. victimizes young women and then exploits them for profi t. NBC was fi rst. Brian Williams handed the story off Meanwhile, Keach Hagey at Politico and other so-called to Lisa Myers. She had a packaged piece in which she liberal media watchdogs are assigning credit to social featured several pro-abortion video bites, but no sound- media for the Komen cave. We understand that liberals by on-tape from any pro-life people. She provided one very the thousands got on Facebook and Twitter to complain. short pro-life quote, as a throwaway. It was advocacy But what is it they were complaining about? The issue journalism, pure and simple. for the media was that the Komen decision could have On ABC, Dianne Sawyer did not hand off to a fi eld snowballed, leading to more scrutiny of what Planned reporter and did just a brief rundown of the story. But she Parenthood is actually doing with the money, including was giddy about “people power.” There simply was no federal dollars, it receives. And some of that money goes thought that anyone in the audience might have disagreed into the coffers of liberal Democrats running for offi ce with her viewpoint. this year. It was a different story on CBS. Anchor Scott Pelley put When Nancy Brinker dared to offend the leading the story later in his broadcast, opting for some national/ organization behind the “sacrament” of abortion, the international stories that he considered more important. lines were drawn. That meant all the minions of the Left When he handed off to Nancy Cordes, she presented a more dropped what they were doing. It was time to go to war. balanced report with on-camera reaction from both sides of The lives of women facing the risk of cancer were not the issue. We suspect Pelley is infl uencing the CBS Evening the issue. They get their mammograms at other places News, and taking it down a more journalistic path. This may anyway. The issue was the human lives already being lost have to do with his journalism background in Texas. at the Planned Parenthood clinics. This was the scandal Pelley is a native Texan who started his TV career in that stood to be exposed, if Komen was not beaten down Lubbock and then moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth market and put in its place. where he eventually landed at WFAA-TV. This station — Lynn Woolley is a Texas-based radio talk show is well-known as one of the country’s premier news host. His website is www.BeLogical.com. Cliff Kincaid is operations with virtually every reporter on staff having director of the AIM Center for Investigative Journalism. Page 24 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle 25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago February 19, 1987 February 22, 1962 February 17, 1872 Central Cove to celebrate 70th dinner Hansen to attend National 4-H camp in Washington RUSSIA. Free in the Black Sea, her dominions stretching Next Sunday, February 22, the Central Cove community Bruce Hansen, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hansen away to China, and steadily nearing Afghanistan; her will celebrate their 70th consecutive Pioneer dinner in honor of Marsing has been selected to represent Idaho at the resources, railways and education developing, with an army of Washington’s birthday. National 4-H camp at Washington D.C. Bruce is one of which will in time of war amount to 1,653,393 men, and at In 1917 the settlers went to the schoolhouse for a day of the four outstanding 4-H’ers of Idaho who will attend any given moment, by calling out her reserves, able to bring cleaning the schoolyard and repairing buildings, then had this meeting during April 23-28, 1962, according to Phil into the fi eld 1,234,460 men; with a fl eet now formidable, a potluck dinner at noon with a patriotic school program Edwards, Owyhee County agent. and quietly increasing; and, above all, with a government in the afternoon. While in Washington, D.C., Bruce and the Idaho rising step by step from the commune to the Imperial throne, The tradition carried on until 1957 when the school delegation will stay at the national 4-H center. Each of and that throne looked up to with almost superstitious consolidated with Homedale and the schoolhouse was sold. the states will be represented by four delegates. They will veneration and love by her millions of inhabitants; at once The dinner was then moved to Homedale and was held in attend classes on citizenship, visit several departments the most democratic and absolute Power in Europe, Russia the evenings. Recently it has been at the Senior Center of government, meet President Kennedy, and tour the promises ere long to be a match single-handed against any on the Sunday afternoon nearest Washington’s birthday U.S.D.A. Experimental Farm at Beltsville, Md. rival whatever. Whether she will submit to be cooped up in of February 22. Young Hansen had four years of 4-H work in Fremont the Baltic is a problem the future alone will solve. All former residents of Central Cove as well as present County before coming to Owyhee County where he residents are invited. Please provide your own dinnerware has completed fi ve years. Local achievements include: CANADIAN INDEPENDENCE. A special dispatch and bring a meat dish and either a salad, vegetable or Champion Owyhee Cattlemen’s Steer, Ranch Way Feed (February 9th) from Halifax says it is reported on dessert. Drinks and rolls will be furnished. Dinner is at 1 Award, Swine Award, Grand Champion fat hog, Reserve trustworthy authority that the document has been signed p.m. at the Senior Center, Homedale. Grand Champion fat steer, all at the Owyhee County Fair. by the Canadian Government for the separation of this In 1960 Bruce attended Alpine conservation camp Dominion from the British Empire. It was agreed to when Contest launched to choose theme sponsored by Owyhee S.C.D. and National 4-H club the Act of Confederation was passed by the Imperial Homedale area residents have been invited to take congress at Chicago for his work in the state meat animal Parliament, but was not to take effect for some years unless part in a contest to give the upcoming beautifi cation program. He was a member of the Owyhee County 4-H the British Government saw the necessity for such action. week a theme, according to Bill Cegnar, chairman of the livestock judging team at Pacifi c International at Portland, Ever since the treaty British troops have been gradually committee. Ore., in 1961. withdrawn from Canada, until now there is scarcely a The contest is open to anyone and everyone in the Bruce has attended Idaho 4-H club congress at Moscow soldier in the Dominion outside of Halifax. There is community, including students, Cegnar said. The several times. He served as president in 1961. no doubt that should differences between Great Britain beautifi cation week will be the third week in April. Cash He is a senior and an honor student at Marsing High School and the United States become more serious, the British prize for the winning theme will be $25.00. A $10.00 and has been an active member of the baseball, basketball, Government will at once publish the treaty proclaiming second place award will also be given. Prize money is being football, and wrestling teams. An FFA member, he attended the independence of Canada, and by that means be relieved provided by the Homedale Chamber of Commerce. the National FFA convention at Kansas City in 1960. from the necessity of defending the Colonies against the The winning theme will be used to promote the event, United States should war ensue. Cegnar said. Marsing wins over Pilgrims The deadline for entries will be a week from Friday, Feb. Marsing kept on the winning side of the ledger in SHOOTING SCRAPE. Two miners named Crawford 27. Entries may be mailed to the Homedale Chamber of Snake River Valley B League Friday night by topping and Dowry, had a row at the Skookum boarding house Commerce, P.O. Box 845, Homedale ID 83628. Winners New Plymouth 63-57. Marsing’s record now stands at night before last, resulting in the latter being shot by the will be chosen by the beautifi cation committee. 7 and 6 New Plymouth has lost nine while managing to former. The bullet passed through the upper portion of The committee met last Thursday to further discuss the win only fi ve. the right side of the abdomen, penetrated the right arm project. Cegnar reported that the enthusiasm for the project The margin of victory was provided by Marsing’s sharp on the inside above the elbow ad lodged under the skin is “tremendous”, and that many organizations, clubs, shooting foul shooters, who tanked 13 for 16 in the second on the outside. It is a fl esh wound and is not considered churches, businesses, and individuals are getting actively half. Leading scorer for Marsing was Jim Percifi eld, who dangerous. Dowry was brought down to the War Eagle involved in the citywide beautifi cation. tanked 14 points. Hotel, where Dr. Beckett extracted the bullet yesterday. Some of the projects under consideration and discussion Crawford delivered himself up to Sheriff Stevens, but up include the planting of fl owers, trees, and shrubs, the Owyhee County Historical Society meets at Murphy to the time of going to press, no complaint had been made landscaping of the area near the Snake River bridge The Owyhee County courtroom at Murphy was fi lled to against him, and no examination had. between the highway and the drain ditch adjacent to the capacity, including the jury box, at the February meeting of airport, demolition of hazardous structures within the city, the Owyhee County Historical Society Friday night with LOCAL HINTS AND HAPPENINGS. Snowing and renovation or removal of the Idaho sign at the corner of over 85 persons attending. blowing like fury every day here this week. Main and Idaho, and a general clean-up of the town. The The round-table of Marsing residents on “Early Marsing Dr. Colmache intends paying Boise City a visit next city crews are also planning some improvements to the Days” produced considerable discussion on “mud, dust, week. city parks and other municipal property. Model Ts” and early life of the area. Early farming Tom Kettle, of Fairview, got back from San Francisco “There is a new wave of unity throughout the community business, and irrigation were represented by Mark Marsing, this week. that supercedes anything we’ve seen”, Cegnar said. Frank Motzko, and Roy Ganow. The general consensus The Board of County Commissioners will meet at one “Everyone seems very excited about the project.” seemed to be that when you came to these early areas, o’clock p.m. next Monday. The committee meets again at noon on Thursday at the you “became too poor to leave so you had to stay and The heart of John Cable was made glad yesterday by the Owyhee Lanes. make a go of it.” arrival of his wife and two babies from San Francisco. Mr. Marsing’s discussion covered farming, the fi rst “Poor, weak and erring man,” says a religious newspaper, Gottsch graduates Model T Fords, and how the town received its present “what is he?” In this country he is either a Democrat or Airman James V. Gottsch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil name. He said that Marsing at various times was known a Republican. Gottsch of Grand View, has graduated from Air Force basic as “Claytonia, Butte, and Erb.” Several names were fi nally This has been a dull week for local items. Too stormy training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. submitted for permanent naming and his family name was to take photographs, and too stormy to visit the mountain, During the six weeks of training the airman studied the selected. hence no mining news to day. Air Force mission, organization and customs and received Mrs. Mark Marsing discussed the roads of the time Owyhee Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F., now has 57 members, special training in human relations. with their problems of mud, and dust “98 ft. high and 2 and is in a very fl ourishing condition. The last report of He is a 1980 graduate of Rimrock High School. ft. deep.” the treasurer shows cash on hand, $1,050.63. Mr. Motzko told about problems of the fi rst store in Hon. F. E. Ensign started for Salt Lake City yesterday Homedale PTA award winners Marsing with its general merchandising. Dust from sheep morning on business connected with the South Mountain Members of the Homedale PTA presented awards to bands crossing the bridge, hauling merchandise, ice, etc., mines, and expects to be absent three or four weeks. some of the sixth-grade students for the most tickets sold by Model T truck over rutted roads from Caldwell, and the A woman writes to a literary weekly that the ladies are Monday night. The winners are Angie Garrett, fi rst place installation of the fi rst telephone in the store which served doing all they can to bring heaven down to earth. We had with $711.00 worth of tickets; Nicole Larzelier, second the entire area for a time, added to the confusion. thought they would be content with “raising hell.” place, $700.00; Shelly Ethington, third place $345.00; Mrs. Paul Swinney told about her family homestead Jerry Phillip will pay a liberal reward to any one who will Shelley Stansell, fourth place $339.00; LuKrena DeGeus, and displayed a deed signed by Teddy Roosevelt. She told return safe and sound his gray-brindle Thomas Grimalkin, fi fth place, $275. The winners received cash awards for of the time the family milk cow followed the family to a supposed to have eloped with some feline wench on or their efforts. picnic on the riverbank. about St. Valentine’s day. Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 25 Public notices SYNOPSIS OF OWYHEE Oreana. The subject property is entirety on or before August 15, 2/8,15/12 Delgadillo Tines. COUNTY COMMISSIONER located in an agricultural zone, 2012. 3. The child’s father is living. MINUTES JANUARY 23, lying in the northwest quarter of There are no Federal funds NOTICE OF HEARING FOR 4. I want to change the child’s 2012 the northeast quarter of Section utilized in this project. CHANGE OF NAME name because: the child has gone Indigent & Charity 12-02 23, Township 4 South, Range 1 The Project Documents and CASE NO. CV2012-02365 by Tines for the past two years. lien approved, 11-56 approved East, Boise meridian, Owyhee Drawings are available for IN THE DISTRICT COURT The child recently begun school with reimbursement. Approved County, Idaho. examination at the following OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL and would like records to refl ect hardship on property taxes parcel 1:00 pm The Commission will locations: DISTRICT OF THE STATE on the name of last name of Tines. RP B0380006003A A in the hear a request for a conditional • Homedale Highway District, OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR I further ask for this change to amount of $279.75. use permit filed by Owyhee – 102 E Colorado Avenue, THE COUNTY OF OWYHEE avoid any confusion for my child Certificates of appreciation County seeking to establish a 40 Homedale, Idaho 83628 In the Matter of the Application or diffi culties later in life. presented by Idaho Dept of Fish acre Rural Exemption Municipal • Paragon Consulting, Inc. – of: Danny Keith Simmons, a.k.a. 5. The name changes are not and Wildlife. Solid Waste Landfill, parcel 157 W. 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho Daniel Keith Hall Petitioner, for to avoid creditors or outstanding Approved Memorandum of numbers RP02N04W293000A, 83634 (issuing offi ce) change of name. debts. None of these children are Decision for Living Waters and RP02N04W320000A. The • Associated General Contractors A Petition by Daniel Keith required to register as convicted Mobile Home and RV Park. subject property is located in – 1649 West Shoreline Drive, Hall, whose date of birth is: May sexual offender under Chapter 83, Approved catering permit for an agricultural zone, including Boise, Idaho 83702 7, 1969, who was born at Nampa Title 18, Idaho Code, or under the Owyhee Cattlemen’s Winter the W2, SWSE, S2NW ¼ of • The Project Documents and Idaho, and who is now residing at provisions of similar laws enacted Meeting. section 29, and all of section 32 Drawings may be obtained from 520 W Nevada, Homedale, Idaho, by another state. Coordination meeting with of Township 2 North, Range 4 Paragon Consulting, Inc., 157 W. proposing a change of name to A hearing on the petition is Boise District BLM. West, Boise meridian, Owyhee 4th Street, Kuna, Idaho 83634, Daniel Keith Simmons, has been scheduled for 10:15 o’clock a.m. Approved letter to USDA Farm County, Idaho. (208) 922-9138. Copies of these fi led in the above-entitled Court, on 3-21-2012 at the Owyhee Services on consolidation of 2:00 pm The Commission will documents may be purchased for the reason for the change of name County Courthouse. Objections offi ces. hear a request for a conditional a non-refundable fee of $50.00 being: may be fi led by any person who Adopted Resolution 12-05 use permit filed by Idaho for each set. A $15.00 shipping I wish to change my legal name can show the court a good reason Closure of Silver City and Power Co. seeking to change charge, non-refundable, will be to match all of my documentation against the name changes. Bachman Grade Roads. the existing use of Cottonwood assessed on all mailed plans. The of school records, social security Date: February 7, 2012 Adopted Resolution 12-06 park from free public use to a Project Documents and Drawings card and military records. I have Clerk of the District Court Urging Congress to Establish a fee based commercial use. The may be obtained electronically never used by birth name, I have Charlotte Sherburn Community Forest Trust Pilot subject property is located in an (by email) free of charge. always been known by the last By: Cindy Chaves, Deputy Program for Idaho. agricultural zone, including a A pre-bid conference will not name of Simmons. Clerk Adopted Resolution 12-07 portion in the south half of section be held. The name of the Petitioner’s 2/15,22,29;3/7/12 Ratifying a letter to the BLM for 8 in Township 6 South, Range 5 In determining the lowest father is Ronald Hall and his Resource Services Regarding East, Boise meridian, Owyhee responsive bid, the Owner will address is unknown. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Crossing Permits. County, Idaho. consider all acceptable bids on Such Petition will be heard at CASE NO. CV-2011-02323 Approved a letter to Director 2:30 pm The Commission will a basis consistent with the bid 11:30 a.m., February 27, 2012, in IN THE DISTRICT COURT Jeff Foss in Resource Services hear a request for a conditional package. The Owner will also the Owyhee County Courthouse, OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL with the BLM on Crossing use permit fi led by Idaho Power consider whether the bidder is a and objections may be fi led by DISTRICT OF THE Permits. The complete minutes Co. seeking to change the existing responsible bidder. any person who can, in such STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND can be viewed at owyheecounty. uses of Locust and Scout parks Before a contract will be objections, show to the Court a FOR THE COUNTY OF net, or in the Clerk’s offi ce. from free public use to fee awarded for work contemplated good reason against such a change OWYHEE 2/15/12 based commercial uses. The herein, the Owner will conduct of name. MAGISTRATES DIVISION subject property is located in such investigation as is necessary Witness my hand and seal of In the Matter of the Estate BEFORE THE OWYHEE an agricultural zone, including to determine the performance said district court this 17th day of of MARJORIE M. SCOTT, COUNTY PLANNING & a portion in the south half of record and ability of the apparent January, 2012 Decedent. ZONING COMMISSION section 33, and a small portion low bidder to perform the size Charlotte Sherburn, Clerk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN On March 1st, 2012 beginning in the south half of section 34, and type of work specifi ed under By: Lena Johnson, Deputy that the undersigned have been at 10:00 AM the Owyhee County Township 5 South, Range 4 East, this Contract. Upon request, Clerk appointed personal representatives Planning and Zoning Commission Boise meridian, Owyhee County, the bidder shall submit such 1/25;2/1,8,15/12 of the above named estate; that all will hear testimony at the Annex Idaho. information as deemed necessary claimants having claims against Building of the Owyhee County Copies of the above applications by the Owner to evaluate the PETITION FOR NAME the above named decedent are Courthouse in Murphy, Idaho are available for review at the bidder’s qualifi cations. CHANGE required to present their claims on the following matters at the Planning and Zoning office For information concerning the IN THE DISTRICT COURT within four months after the times listed below. After the located at 17069 Basey Street, proposed work, contact Michael FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL date of the first publication of hearing, the Commission will Murphy, Idaho. For questions on L. Kaes, P.E./L.S., Paragon DISTRICT OF THE STATE this notice or such claims will take up administrative matters as any of the above matters, please Consulting, Inc., telephone (208) OF IDAHO AND IN FOR be forever barred; and that such necessary. contact the Planning and Zoning 922-9138. THE COUNTY OF OWYHEE claims must either be presented 10:00 am The Commission will offi ce at 495-2095. Bids must be accompanied by CASE NO. CV2012-2391-H to the undersigned personal hear a request for a conditional 2/15/12 Bid Security in the form of a bid IN RE: Elias Rafael Santana, representatives of the estate at the use permit filed by Jesse and bond, certifi ed check, cashier’s legal name of child. address stated below, or be fi led Cathy Groves seeking to establish HOMEDALE HIGHWAY check, or cash in the amount I swear under oath: with the above named Court. a single-family residence on their DISTRICT of 5% of the amount of the bid 1. I am the parent of the above DATE: Jan 30 2012 4.5 acre parcel of land, parcel THOMPSON ROAD proposal. Said bid security shall child. My full name and current /s/Linda Rodgers, /s/Shirley A. number RP04S02E268600A. REHABILITATION be forfeited to the Homedale residence are: Ida Delgadillo, Anderson, /s/Charles E. Scott, Jr., The property is located at 22244 PROJECT Highway District as liquidated 109 N. 1st St. E., Homedale, ID Personal Representatives River Road along the Snake ADVERTISEMENT FOR damages should the successful 83628 Address: Shirley A. Anderson, River approximately 6 miles BIDS bidder fail to enter into contract 2. Child’s Information: Elias 2349 State Hwy 19, Homedale, northwest of Grand View. The Separate sealed bids for in accordance with their proposal, Rafael Santana was born on ID 83628 subject property is located in Homedale Highway District’s as specifi ed in the Instructions to February 24, 2006, in the City of Richard B. Eismann, Attorney an agricultural zone, lying in Thompson Road Rehabilitation Bidders. Nampa, County of Canyon, State for the Personal Representatives, the southwest quarter of the Project, will be received by the Homedale Highway District of Idaho and resides at 109 N. 3016 Caldwell Blvd, Nampa, ID southeast quarter of Section 26, Homedale Highway District, 102 reserves the right to reject any or all 1st St. E., Homedale, ID 83628. I 83651 Township 4 South, Range 2 East, E Colorado Avenue, Homedale, proposals, waive any nonmaterial want to change his name to Elias 2/8,15,22,29/12 Boise meridian, Owyhee County, ID 83628, until 3:00 PM local irregularities in the bids received, Idaho. time (MST) on March 1, 2012 and and to accept the proposal deemed 10:30 am The Commission then at said offi ce publicly opened most advantageous to the best will hear a request for a and read aloud. interest of the Homedale Highway conditional use permit fi led by The project consists of District. Ray Kaufman seeking to establish constructing approximately 0.5 Date: February 1, 2012 a single-family residence and miles of a 3.0-inch thickness of Larry Prow, Chairman shop on an approximately 11.8 asphalt paving, with a typical 2/15,22/12 acre parcel of land owned by width of 22-feet on top of Recycled DERCK investment Corp., parcel Asphalt Base Stabilized (RABS) NOTICE OF LIEN SALE number RP01S02W276910A. section, including: E-21, Richard Cox, PO Box The property is located along • 0.5-miles of Recycled Asphalt 791, Homedale, ID 83628. 9x16 the Snake River approximately Base Stabilization (RABS) prior with misc. furniture. 5 miles north of Murphy. The to paving. I-5, Lanny Shippy, 4358 Market subject property is located in an • Approximately 1,075 tons of Rd, Homedale, ID 83628. 9x12 agricultural zone, lying in the plant mix paving. with woodstove, wooden chairs south half of the southwest quarter It is the intent of the Project and misc. household items. of Section 27, Township 1 South, Documents and Drawings to I-14, Julie Norris, PO Box 263, Range 2 West, Boise meridian, describe the work required to Homedale, ID 83628. 12x12 with Owyhee County, Idaho. complete this project in suffi cient couch, microwave oven, hiking 11:00 am The Commission will detail to secure comparable bids. pack an misc. household items. hear a request for a conditional All parts or work not specifi cally F-12, Sean Budd, 6572 Old use permit fi led by Warren Johns mentioned which are necessary Bruneau Hwy, Marsing, ID 83639. seeking to establish a single-family in order to provide a complete 9x12 with 1 set washer/dryer. residence and accessory building project shall be included in the Live auction to be held Saturday, on his 20 acre parcel of land, parcel bid and shall conform to all Local, February 18th at 1:00pm at Hwy number RP04S01E230900A. The State and Federal requirements. 95 Self Storage located at 3685 property is located off Wees Road The work performed under this Hwy 95, Homedale, ID 83628. All approximately 4.5 miles east of contract shall be complete in its sales are fi nal. Cash only. Page 26 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Please enter my subscription to the Owyhee Avalanche now! Enclosed is $______Public NAME______ADDRESS______CITY______notices STATE______ZIP______SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Owyhee County...... $31.80 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S The default for which this sale OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF ON Canyon, Ada and Malheur Counties...... $37.10 SALE is to be made is the failure to pay FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE Elsewhere ...... $42.40 On May 29, 2012, at the hour the amount due under the certain OFFICE OF THE RECORDER Elsewhere ...... $40.00 of 1:00 o’clock PM of said day, at Promissory Note and Deed of FOR OWYHEE COUNTY, Sales Tax included where applicable the Owyhee County Courthouse, Trust, in the amounts called for IDAHO. 20381 State Hwy 78, Murphy, thereunder as follows: The Successor Trustee has no Idaho, JUST LAW, INC., as Monthly payments in the knowledge of a more particular P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE , ID 83628 Successor Trustee, will sell at amount of $805.03 for the description of the above-referenced public auction to the highest months of July 2011 through real property, but for purposes of bidder, for cash, in lawful money and including to the date of sale, compliance with Section 60-113, of the United States, all payable together with late charges and Idaho Code, the Successor Trustee at the time of sale, the following monthly payments accruing. The has been informed that the street described real property, situated sum owing on the obligation address of 716 Marion Dr., OPEN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION in the County of Owyhee, State secured by said Deed of Trust is Homedale, Idaho, is sometimes SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012 of Idaho, and described as follows $102,142.45 as principal, plus associated with said real property. Located: At the East Edge of Homedale, Idaho at theHomedale Beet Dump. to wit: service charges, attorney’s fees, Said sale will be made without Signs posted. Legal description attached as costs of this foreclosure, any and covenant or warranty regarding Sale starts 10:00 AM/MT Lunch served. Terms: Cash or bankable check sale day. Exhibit “A” all funds expended by Benefi ciary title, possession or encumbrances No buyer’s premium. No Credit Cards. Everything sold as is where is. The Trustee has no knowledge to protect their security interest, to satisfy the obligation secured Selling all types of Farm & Ranch Equipment. of a more particular description and interest accruing at the by and pursuant to the power To Consign your equipment,please contact of the above referenced real rate of 7% from June 1, 2011, of sale conferred in the Deed of JB Salutregui @ 541/212-3278 or any of the property, but for purposes of together with delinquent taxes Trust executed by ALFONSO Baker Auction Co. personnel. compliance with Section 60-113 plus penalties and interest to the ALBOR and ROSALINA Idaho Code, the Trustee has been date of sale. OJEDA, Husband and Wife, BAKER AUCTION CO. informed the address of 12946 The Benefi ciary elects to sell or Grantor, to Ryan M. Fawcett, 1-800-650-5808 Bailey Road, Melba, ID, is cause the trust property to be sold Successor Trustee, for the benefi t sometimes associated with the to satisfy said obligation. and security of FIRST SECURITY ROGER BAKER J.B. SALUTREGUI SAM BAKER said real property. Dated this 25th day of January, BANK, N.A., recorded August 24, 541-889-5808 541-212-3278 541-889-8413 This Trustee’s Sale is subject 2012. 1998, as Instrument No. 225835, for pictures & full listing of this and upcoming auctions, visit our website at: to a bankruptcy fi ling, a payoff, Exhibit A: Mortgage records of Owyhee www.bakerauction.com a reinstatement or any other In Township 1 South, Range 2 County, Idaho; and assigned to conditions of which the Trustee West, Boise Meridian, Owyhee the IDAHO HOUSING AND is not aware that would cause the County, Idaho FINANCE ASSOCIATION by EGUSQUIZA cancellation of this sale. Further, Section18: That portion of Assignment of Deed of Trust if any of these conditions exist, Government Lot 3 of Section 18, recorded on August 24, 1998, as this sale may be null and void, Township 1 South, Range 2 West, Instrument No. 225836, Mortgage the successful bidder’s funds shall Boise, Meridian, Owyhee County, records of Owyhee County, Idaho. MOVING AUCTION be returned, and the Trustee and Idaho, lying South and West of the THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS LIVE ON-SITE AUCTION the Benefi ciary shall not be liable High Line Canal. NAMED TO COMPLY WITH Saturday November 25th 10:00 a.m. to the successful bidder for any EXCEPTING THEREFROM SECTION 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO damages. Any portion thereof which may CODE. NO REPRESENTATION 8054 USTICK RD~NAMPA IDAHO Said sale will be made without lie within the East 330 feet of IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, DIRECTIONS: From I-84 Exit 36 go North on Franklin, then West on Ustick covenant or warranty regarding said Lot 3. OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY Rd to address. Signs Posted title, possessions or encumbrances Tammie Harris, Trust Offi cer RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS NOTE: Egusquiza family will be moving to a smaller home and need to satisfy the obligation secured for Just Law, Inc., P.O. Box OBLIGATION. to downsize a very nice collection of antiques, collectibles, Livestock by and pursuant to the power 50271, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83405. The default for which this sale is equipment, useable farm, ranch and personal items. Plan to attend this of sale conferred in the Deed of (208) 523-9106 FAX (208) 523- to be made is the failure to pay when will be a great live auction. Trust executed by Eric J. Fritzler 9146 Toll Free 1-800-923-9106 due, monthly installment payments and Angela M. Fritzler, husband 2/1,8,15,22/12 under the Deed of Trust Note dated TERMS & CONDITIONS: Cash, bankable check, MC/VISA, 10% Buyers and wife, as Grantor(s) with North August 20, 1998, in the amount of Premium. All sales are final and sold as is. Complete terms available American Mortgage Company as NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S $126.00 each, for the months of at registration & at www.pickettauctions.com the Benefi ciary, under the Deed SALE August, 2011, through January, FARM & RANCH: *Approx 4 tons of quality Alfalfa Hay *Agri-fab broad cast of Trust recorded January 6, On Thursday, the 24th day of 2012, inclusive; and for each and spreader * New Well Pump complete with rod & hand valve-Baker Mfg.* 25 1999, as Instrument No. 227119; May, 2012, at the hour of 10:00 every month thereafter until date gal 12V sprayer w/ boom & wand* Portable Stud Pen *Rainbird Sprinkler Modifi cation recorded September o’clock a.m. of said day at the of sale or reimbursement. All on Wheels with 2” flex hose* 5 Row Corrigator * 6’ 3 Pt Triple K Bar *6’ 3 26, 2006 as Instrument No. front steps of the Owyhee County delinquent payments are now due, Pt Blade* 2 Section Harrow * 2 Galvanized Water Tanks * One Single & 258249; Modifi cation recorded Courthouse, on the corner of Hwy. plus accumulated late charges, plus One Double water Tank* Equine Inspection Chute* Galvanized Hang-On April 14, 2009 as Instrument No. 78 and Hailey St., Murphy, in the any costs or expenses associated Feeders* 18” x 6’ Culvert* 2 Way Plow* 5’ Harrow* Chicken House 267932, in the records of Owyhee County of Owyhee, State of Idaho, with this foreclosure. The accrued GALVANIZED PANEL SUPPLIES Approx 40-12’ Galvanized Metal County, Idaho. The Beneficial Ryan M. Fawcett, as Successor interest is at the rate of 6.41% per Portable Panels & Gates (Noble style)* Mirafount Water tanks* Feeders* interest of said Deed of Trust was Trustee, will sell at public auction, annum from July 1, 2011. The 16’ Panels* Rubber stall matting* Misc. fencing supplies subsequently assigned to Midfi rst to the highest bidder, for cash, in principal balance owing as of this Bank, recorded June 19, 2008, as lawful money of the United States, date on the obligation secured by PRIMITIVES & COLLECTIBLES: * Pink Depression * Crocks * Goat Instrument No. 265399, in the all payable at the time of sale, the said Deed of Trust is $7,453.27, Cart * Sandstone Wheel* Sears & Roebuck Pot* Double Trees * Beaver records of said County. following described real property plus accrued interest at the rate Trap* Live Trap* Cross-cut Saw * Hooks * Wood Stamp Set* Pocket Knife THE ABOVE GRANTORS situated in the County of Owyhee, of 6.41% per annum from July Collection* Pot-belly stove* Ammo cans * Road Maps & Comic Books ARE NAMED TO COMPLY State of Idaho, and described as 1, 2011. MANY VINTAGE CARPENTRY TOOLS-MUSTSEE INTERNET LIST WITH SECTION 45-1506(4) follows, to-wit: DATED This 24th day of OUTDOOR LAWN & GARDEN: *TROYBILT 13HP Lawnmower * Wheel (a), IDAHO CODE. NO LOT 2, BLOCK 2 OF January, 2012. Barrows * BBQ, * Mt Bike-rack * Game cart * Chronograph * 2 snowmobile REPRESENTATION IS MADE OWYHEE ADDITION TO RYAN M. FAWCETT, a carts * Lawn Power Tools THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, HOMEDALE, IDAHO NO. 1, Member of the Idaho State Bar, FURNITURE: * Beautiful ¼ Sawn oak China Curio * Oak Needlepoint PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE seat Rocker * Oak Dresser *Oak Double Pedestal Headboard (lighted) * FOR THIS OBLIGATION. ACCORDING TO THE 2/8,15,22,29/12 Oak Ent. Center * Queen Anne Oak Occasional Table * Chairs * Matching Couch, Rocking Recliner, Reclining Loveseat * Cherry wood Desk * 1904 Sako Wall Clock * Vanity* More RANCH TACK & SUPPLIES: * Stock Saddles *several quality Foam Saddle Pads * Canvas Turnout Blankets * Halters * Like new Saw Buck Complete w/pad, Saddle pads * Approx. 22- 4’ x 4’ rubber stall mats* Misc Fencing Material * Dog Kennel TOOLS & SHOP *Jointer Plane*3/4 HP Bench Grinder * 1/2 Ton Chain Hoist * 275 gal overhead fuel barrel * 5” Vise on stand * 4’ x 4’ woodwork bench on wheels * Makita 3/8” cordless drill * RV tow bar * Garage Organizer * Work Lights* More CAMPING: * Tent * Sleeping bags *Pop-up privy * Chairs * Tables HOUSEHOLD:* Lennox Natural Gas Stove w/ Pipe * Garman GPS * Infra- red Heater * Rowing Machine * Bar-frig * Much More INCOMPLETE LIST- MORE TO SEE ON OUR WEBSITE OR PREVIEW- VERY NICE AUCTION ITEMS PREVIEW: Friday 2/24 from 2 pm to 5:30 pm and morning of the auction. Pictures and list available at www.pickettauctions.com Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Page 27 Classifieds Reach 8,000 Readers Every Week in the Owyhee Avalanche )N 0RINT /NLINE AS LOW AS s #ALL OR EMAIL ADS TO JENNIFER OWYHEEAVALANCHECOM HELP WANTED FOR SALE FOR RENT Homedale & Wilder rentals. SERVICES FARM & RANCH Financial Service Henry Rifle Henry Repeating Representative. Zions Bank Arms .17 HMR, Golden Boy In Homedale 3 bdrm 1 bth large For sale: John Deere 4-row lot and storage building. $600 Trees topped & removed. Clean Wilder Office is seeking a sales box, never shot. $450 249-1089 corn planter & 1-row corn picker, oriented individual who possesses Pet Haven (family) Thrift a month $600 deposit. Pets ups and stump removal available. $1100 for both. 459-7086 Possible. Wilder, like new and 337-4403 exceptional customer service Store, 619 Main St, Caldwell. John Deere 1010 tractor 36 HP, skills to fill a Financial Service Open: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm & Sat very nice 3 bdrm 2 bth with Daycare, all ages, ICCP 3 point wide front, gas. $3500 or fenced yard. $750 a month 750 approved, all meals provided, Representative position. This 10am-4pm. Donations accepted; trade for good baler. Call 250- individual would be responsible pickup available. Good clean deposit No pets. Betty 941-1020 preschool available now, limited 6409 Marsing 3 bdrm, cute clean spots. Call Donna 337-6180 for addressing client’s needs by reusable items only. 455-1303 Alfalfa hay, 2nd cutting, very opening new accounts, cross- Seasoned cherry firewood $150 small. No pets! Credit background Call Mountain West Tree LLC nice horse hay, covered, $9 per check. First, last, deposit. 250- for free estimate. We take pride selling bank products, and a cord. Delivery fee may apply. bale or $250 per ton. Delivery performing teller work. The Call 880-4425 4409 in your tree service needs! 585- available. 337-6194 Wilder apartments for rent. 9069 Ideal candidate will possess Firewood: Lodgepole, $200 per Alfalfa hay, 1st, 3rd, 4th and knowledge of banking, be self- cord. Delivery available. 867- Please call 899-0648 Top soil & all kinds of gravel grass. Barn stored. Cash only. Jump Creek Storage. products, delivered &/or placed. motivated, and sales orientated. 5802 541-339-3291 This position offers 30–35 hours Private fun piano, guitar, violin, Residential/ commercial steel Back hoe, track hoe, grader, Balewagons: I sell & buy New concrete units, 5x15, 10x5, 10x25. dump truck or belly dump for per week with full benefits. If you fiddle & ukulele lessons. All ages Holland, self-propelled & pull- are interested in joining a great & levels. Reasonable rates. 208- Vehicles, equipment, engines ok! hire. Demolition, driveways & type models/parts. Financing/ Price match +discounts! 509- general excavation. Jim 573- team, apply on line at: www. 283-5750 or 467-6244 trades/ delivery available. Call zionsbank.com Click on “about ATV & Motorcycle Tires, 539-6010, 208-250-2461 5700 Jim Wilhite (Greenleaf) 208- Marsing Storage Inc., Hwy 55 Parker Tree Service Inc. us” then “careers”Job reference 25x8-12 & 25x10-12 GBC Dirt 880-2889 www.balewagon.com number 007947. Zions Bank Is Devil ATV tires $349. All sizes & Van Rd. 10x10 units available, Family operated since 1937. trailer spaces. Call 208-830- Specializing in tree trimming, an Equal Opportunity Employer available. Tim’s Small Engine, Drivers: No Experience? Class 30916 Peckham Rd. Wilder. 482- 1641 pruning, removal. For the most reliable job & service call 208- ANDERSON’S A CDL Driver Training. We train 7461 www.wilderrepair.com and Employ! New pay increases Microfiber couch & love seat, 461-8733. Lic/insured. PUBLIC HEARING Technical Computer LLC, JUNK CAR & coming soon. 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