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VOL. 28, NO. 43 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 Wreckage discovered morning after Busy Election Day looms Tuesday four-year teams, and they’ll also Nine municipal choose a new mayor, although a offi ces to be couple of the hopefuls are familiar in the political arena. decided Businessman Gheen Christoffersen, current city Voters go to the polls Tuesday council president Dave Downum to decide a number of elections in and former mayor Harold Wilson Owyhee County — and they’re are vying to fi ll the vacant mayoral not all of the municipal variety. position. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 Perry Chadez, Vonnie Harkins, p.m. Tuesday. Kimberly Murray, Christopher The most notable elections are Ormond and Samuel Page are on in the three cities. the ballot in the race for the two In Homedale, voters will choose two new council members for –– See Election, page 5A Bruneau librarian Homedale Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller surveys the crash site south of town where a plane was found Saturday morning after the pilot ditched it the night before. Photo by Gregg Garrett dies after car crash Family removes when her Subaru Forester rolled Downed Homedale plane comes while she was traveling on Nevada life support weeks State Route 225 on Oct. 11. The Elko Daily Free Press as surprise to local authorities after Nevada reported facts from a Nevada Highway Patrol report soon after down in a cornfi eld south of Homedale. accident the accident. Pilot unhurt; says he The urgency, however, apparently wasn’t According to the newspaper reported to NTSB warranted as the pilot of the single-engine kit A woman vital to the Bruneau article, Morris was southbound aircraft had ditched the plane in the fi eld around community died Friday, one day when her vehicle began to drift Emergency personnel scrambled to the scene 6 p.m. Friday and walked away uninjured. after her family removed her from onto the shoulder. Saturday morning after a plane was reported –– See Plane, page 5A life support in a Boise hospital. Morris overcorrected and her Bruneau Valley Library director vehicle spun into the northbound Clara Morris, 62, received injuries lane and overturned. to her head and lower extremities Stewart said that according Homedale council starts SRO plan in an Oct. 11 car crash north to the accident report, Morris’ of Elko, Nev., according to Subaru was rolling when it struck During its Thursday meeting, this year after the council and Nevada Highway Patrol public a northbound semi. School board will the Homedale City Council agreed mayoral candidates’ forum on information offi cer Trooper Jim The Subaru then came to a rest discuss proposal to use existing funds to hire a part- Oct. 16. Stewart. on its wheels on the northbound time SRO for the remainder of “I was spoken to by several Morris returned from the shoulder. at next meeting the 2013-14 school year — if the citizens after the forum,” he hospital to a friend’s house in The NHP report said that a Homedale School District board said, “and it’s still an important Bruneau on Oct. 18 but apparently distraction or inattentive driving Even though the federal of trustees agrees to pay for half issue.” her health deteriorated and she may have played a role in the government didn’t award a student the cost. He came up with the idea was transported back to Saint accident. Stewart said it appeared resource offi cer grant in Owyhee Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller of using money already put in Alphonsus Medical Center in Morris was wearing her seatbelt at County, Homedale could still said he began crunching numbers Boise on Oct. 21. the time of the crash. wind up with one. to see if an SRO could be funded –– See SRO, page 5A Stewart said Morris was injured — JPB

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Homedale Chamber of Commerce children’s safety as they walk The event, which runs from 3 president Gavin Parker said in from business to business. p.m. to 5 p.m., is open to boys and an email to member businesses Pumpkin signs are available at Halloween businesses girls ages 12 and younger. reminding them of the trick-or- City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave. Moxie Java 402 U.S. Hwy. 95 A costume contest judged by treating opportunity. A list of participating businesses Pruett Tire Factory 330 U.S. Hwy. 95 City Hall employees will be held Businesses needn’t belong to known as of Monday appears A&S Lumber 328 U.S. Hwy. 95 with prizes for the best costume the Chamber to participate in the elsewhere in this edition of The Paul’s Market 20 E. Wyoming Ave. worn by a boy and a girl. city-sponsored event. Owyhee Avalanche. Bowen Parker Day 19 E. Wyoming Ave. Participating businesses Organizers ask that adults Businesses added late will be City Hall 31 W. Wyoming Ave. are distinguished by paper planning to bring children into the included on a list appearing on South Board of Control 118 S. 1st St. W. pumpkin signs displayed in their downtown area for the celebration The Owyhee Avalanche website. Homedale Fire Dept. 9 W. Colorado Ave. Owyhee Ice Cream 337 E. Idaho Ave. Subway 321 E. Idaho Ave. New York BBQ 307 E. Idaho Ave. Marsing Planning and Zoning Idaho Pizza Co. 138 E. Idaho Ave. H&R Block 136 E. Idaho Ave. RehabAuthority 134 E. Idaho Ave. nearing fi nish of large project Terry Reilly Health Clinic 108 E. Idaho Ave. Most of Marsing’s Planning Jacobi said the comprehensive In fact, the public is encouraged to Jacksons 103 E. Idaho Ave. and Zoning Commission attended plan is expected to be fi nished join in. The commission is look- Frosty Palace 32 E. Idaho Ave. the Marsing City Council meeting at the end of this year, then the ing for more volunteers. Homedale Realty 24 E. Idaho Ave. earlier this month to discuss in de- commission will begin working Currently, Jacobi is board chair, NAPA Owyhee Auto Supply 4 E. Idaho Ave. tail the orientation of the parking on outdated city ordinances. and McIntyre, Don Case, and Emerald Insurance 9 E. Idaho Ave. lot for the soon-to-be Subway at “With all the interest in Marsing John DeOsio are commission- The Owyhee Avalanche 19 E. Idaho Ave. the corner of Main Street and 8th and growth experience, we want to ers. The Marsing City Council is Homedale Drug 5 N. Main St. Avenue West. set the table for the right growth scheduled to approve or deny Cliff Del Rio Restaurant 6 N. Main St. The P&Z members had done for the neighborhood,” Jacobi said. Hahlbeck as a fi fth member. Paul’s Market business offi ce 12 N. Main St. their homework and told the coun- “We’re shooting for by the end of “We are looking to add more Tolmie’s Ace Hardware 1 E. Owyhee Ave. cil repeatedly that their goal was the year for the comprehensive and would love to hear from American Legion Post 32 14 E. Owyhee Ave. to protect citizens from possibly plan, then we’ll jump on modifying anyone willing to donate time to Homedale Floral 2 W. Owyhee Ave. dangerous situations. and revising city ordinances.” make Marsing a better community Frontier Communications 17 N. Main St. But that’s not all the commis- After the P&Z is finished, to live in,” Jacobi said. Matteson’s 66 3 S. Main St. sion has been up to lately. For the the comprehensive plan will be Jacobi has been on the P&Z Homedale Chiropractic 111 S. Main St. past couple of years, P&Z has presented to the City Council for commission for fi ve years. There US Bank 112 S. Main St. been working on rewriting the review, then it will go to a public is no term length for volunteering Owyhee Family Dental 115 S. Main St. comprehensive plan for Marsing, hearing. Only after that, will it on the commission. AutoZone 120 S. Main St. which includes updating all the be fi nal. “We’re looking to get more Sunnydale Motel 201 S. Main St. old ordinances, which have been The P&Z Commission meets on diversity, too,” McIntyre said. Joyce’s Creations 3 W. Idaho Ave. in place since the 1970s. the fi rst Thursday of every month “Everyone that’s on the com- Owyhee Lanes & Restaurant 35 W. Owyhee Ave. “We want to lay out the goals at 7 p.m. in City Hall. But the mittee serves a lot, whether it’s Owyhee Health and Rehab 114 W. Owyhee Ave. and lay out where the city of commissioners also hold an extra personal, church, the committee, Rumors Salon 24 W. Idaho Ave. Marsing is going. That’s our main monthly meeting for a workshop the community. It’s hard to fi nd Fisher’s 30 W. Idaho Ave. work right now,” commissioner session to fi nish the comprehen- people that want to serve.” Homedale Men’s Hair Shack 108 W. Idaho Ave. Brad McIntyre said. sive plan and ordinances. These Interested parties can contact Last Chance Saloon 120 W. Idaho Ave. P&Z chairperson Michelle meetings are open to the public. City Hall at (208) 896-4122. Owyhee County Probation 8 N. 2nd St. W. Terry Reilly Dental Clinic 8 N. 2nd St. W. Vance Dairy Construction 201 W. Idaho Ave. Family Dollar Store 330 W. Idaho Ave.

VOTE FOR EXPERIENCE VOTE FOR GOVERNMENT FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY The only 5 STAR Elect David care facility Downum in Canyon and Homedale Mayor Owyhee Counties • 10 Years Homedale City Councilman • 2 Years Homedale FZlm^klbgma^Zkmh_ˆ˜ÊUÊœ“i`>i Page 4A Wednesday, October 30, 2013 From page 1A √ SRO: School trustees will discuss 50 percent proposal at next meeting the city budget to match the would probably push the start date think there can be a lot of work anticipated Department of Justice to the fi rst of December. done in (18) hours a week.” grant as a way to get an offi cer in Eidemiller told the council that Sundance parking lot Council president Dave the schools 18 hours each week. he had already shared his idea Downum was concerned that a Under the proposal, which with schools superintendent Rob to get road mix covering part-time SRO might tarnish the was unanimously adopted by Sauer. city’s chances the next time a The Homedale City Council has fi nally decided how to surface the council, the city would pay “I said I’d like to see three six- grant came around, but Eidemiller the Sundance Park auxiliary parking lot. half of approximately $7,100 hour days,” Eidemiller said. said grant judges also might look The council voted unanimously Thursday to spend $9,410 to put an offi cer on duty at the Sauer said Monday that the at it as the city “doing what we to lay in road mix in an attempt to reduce dust in the 120,000- three campuses. Eidemiller said trustees would formally take can with what we have.” square-foot parking lot that will be used during large events at the price would probably be less up the discussion at their next A full-time SRO would cost the park. because he calculated the costs meeting, which is scheduled for the city about $42,000 per year. Public works supervisor Larry Bauer had brought four including work before Dec. 1 7 p.m. on Nov. 11. The part-time proposal includes proposals before the council, including: while also acknowledging that “The hours per day could personnel costs (about $14 per • Pea gravel, $8,650 the time to draw up an agreement change, but not the total hours hour with no benefi ts), the cost of a • Pit run, $7,600 for two inches deep, although Bauer said the protective vest and the cost of fuel job would take a four-inch-deep cover. to drive to the schools, Eidemiller • Reclaimed asphalt, $5,600, but that amount would only cover NOVEMBER 5 said. The offi cer would use his the access roads not the entire lot, Bauer said. own side arm, the chief said. “Personally, I’d like to see “A FRESH for a week,” Sauer said. “Those as it didn’t exceed 18 hours each us at least start with a part-time are details that will need to be week. officer,” Councilman Aaron worked out.” Councilman Tim Downing Tines said. “The schools need Sauer said the school district pointed out that the original intent the presences before school, after PERSPECTIVE” would use general fund monies to for the grant match money in the school and especially at lunchtime pay its share, if the trustees OK’d budget was to hire a full-time — especially at the (middle VOTE the plan. SRO. school) because it’s a transition Eidemiller also told the council “Granted, it’s not the targeted time of which they’re going to go GHEEN CHRISTOFFERSEN that the district would have control goal, but it’s better than what we (in the future).” HOMEDALE MAYOR of the offi cer’s schedule, so long have now,” Eidemiller said. “I — JPB Wooden bridge at C.J. closed until Friday t

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Monday noon the Friday noon the week week of publication prior to publication Also include photo information (location, date taken, subject matter, etc.) Legal notices Inserts Friday noon the week Friday noon the week Photos may be emailed to prior to publication prior to publication [email protected] Letters to the editor or bring prints by our office & we’ll scan them Friday noon the week prior to publication For more information, call 337-4681 (Limit 300 words, signed, with day phone number.) Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 5A From page 1A √ Plane: Homedale pilot reported engine problems Owyhee County Sheriff Perry hard landing. Grant said Monday that the Grant said Burns felt he didn’t plane’s owner and pilot, 65-year- think he needed to report the crash old George Burns of Homedale, to local authorities. The sheriff experienced engine trouble before said Green did confi rm that Burns he put the plane down in Ray had reported the crash to the Mansisidor’s cornfi eld between Federal Aviation Administration Market Road and Pioneer Road. on Saturday. The pilot also Homedale Police Sgt. Mike reportedly contacted the National McFetridge went to the scene just Transportation Safety Board on before 11:30 Saturday morning Friday night after landing the after a call of the crashed 2001 plane. Flying K Enterprises Skyraider Grant didn’t expect Burns came into Owyhee County to face local charges for not dispatch. HPD Chief Jeff reporting the crash, but said Eidemiller and OCSO Deputy that he reported the mishap to David Green also responded. the federal authorities “within a The plane’s landing gear prudent time.” The landing gear and the propeller appeared to have been destroyed during Friday night’s hard landing in appeared to be mangled in the — JPB a cornfi eld between Market Road and Pioneer Road west of U.S. Highway 95. Photo by Gregg Garrett √ Election: Homedale will have two new council members; results online city council positions. The top two N., and the South precinct at the The two candidates with the do so at the county courthouse in Murphy by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. vote-getters will each earn four- University of Idaho Owyhee most votes will each earn a two- Murphy by Friday. Election results will be available year terms in offi ce. Downum and County Extension Offi ce, 238 8th year spot on the council. Folks have until 5 p.m. today to online at www.owyheeavalanche. Tim Downing are the incumbents, Ave. W. Grand View voters will cast get their mail-in absentee ballot com on Election Night. A full but Downing had decided against Grand View also has a busy their ballots at the Eastern Owyhee requests to Murphy. Mail-in recap of the Nov. 5 elections will seeking a third term. ballot, with three city council County Library, 520 Boise Ave. absentee ballots must be received appear in the Nov. 13 edition of The Homedale polling places positions up and a mayoral race. Outside of the city elections, the at the county clerk’s office in The Owyhee Avalanche. are the Homedale Senior Center, Opal Ward, who was appointed Bruneau Fire Protection District 224 W. Idaho Ave., for North mayor off the city council earlier will hold an override levy election Homedale precinct voters and this year, is seeking a four-year on Tuesday. District patrons the Magistrate Courtroom, 31 term as the town’s chief executive. will vote at the Bruneau Valley W. Wyoming Ave., for South Former city councilman Franklin Library, 32073 Ruth St. Homedale voters. Hart has mounted a write-in Typically, Bruneau elections In Marsing, both city council campaign for the position. are held at American Legion Post incumbents are seeking re- Sue Boldman and James Burnett 83, but the Legion Hall is closed election to four-year posts. There are vying for a four-year term on for extensive renovation. is a third candidate in mix with the city council. There are no irrigation district two positions up for grabs. According to the sample ballot elections because only one person The incumbents are James published on Page 8B of this has fi led for each of the available Ferdinand and Aron Streibel, week’s edition of The Owyhee positions. Likewise, incumbents and Cory Percifi eld is the third Avalanche, two individuals are are the only fi lers to seek seats that candidate. As in the Homedale registered in the race for a pair would have been on the ballot for council race, the top two vote- of two-year terms as appointee county cemetery districts. getters will be elected to four-year Linda Araujo and incumbent The Owyhee County elections terms. Marie Hipwell will appear on offi ce has received only about a Marsing polling places are the ballot. A third candidate, dozen absentee ballots, including the North precinct at the Phipps- former city councilman David seven for the Homedale races. Watson Marsing American Legion Buffi ngton, has declared a write- Anyone who wants to cast an Community Center, 126 W. 2nd St. in candidacy. in-person absentee ballot must Tee up more business... Reach 8000 homes in YOUR market! Advertise in The Owyhee Avalanche! 337-4681 • www.theowyheeavalanche.com Local News, Sports, Community & more! Page 6A Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Senior menus Obituaries Marsing Senior Center Oct. 30: Baked ham, macaroni & cheese, carrot, broccoli, tossed David Clarence Terry salad, beets, oranges, roll, strawberry cream jello, cake David Clarence Terry, 69, of Falls, Idaho, Ryan (Shana) Oct. 31: Chicken & dumplings, yams, apple salad, bran muffi n, Jordan Valley, Oregon died on Terry of Jordan Valley, Oregon, winter vegetables, cookie Saturday, October 26, 2013 at three grandchildren, two great- home of natural causes. grandchildren, a brother, Doug Homedale Senior Center David was born on January 1, Terry of Greenleaf, Idaho, three All meals include salad bar: lettuce, tomato, 1944 in Pocatello, Idaho to Duard sisters: Judi (Norman) Easterday boiled egg, apricot, dressings, soup d’jour and Lorene (Mays) Terry. He of Jordan Valley, Oregon, Alice Oct. 30: Beef stew, bread attended school in Helix, Oregon. (Dwight) Baker of Blackfoot, Oct. 31: Roast pork, gravy, potatoes, carrots, bread In 1960 their family moved to a Idaho, and Janet McQueen of Nov. 5: Closed for municipal election ranch near Jordan Valley, Oregon. Pendleton, Oregon. Nov. 6: Sausage & biscuits, mashed potatoes, broccoli David would graduate from Jordan A viewing was held Tuesday, Valley High School in 1963. He October 29, 2013, 3:00PM to joined the U.S. Army National 5:00PM at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale Sr. Center Guard for four years and was then Caldwell. honorably discharged. A graveside service will be He married Bonnie Baltzor on held Wednesday, October 30, to close for election February 18, 1967, and they have by his parents, a brother, and two 2013, 11:00AM at Jordan Valley made their home and have been infant sons. Cemetery. November events closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. ranching in Jordan Valley until He is survived by his wife, Condolences for the family may The annual Thanksgiving dinner his passing. Bonnie Terry, two sons: Paul be left at www.fl ahifffuneralchapel. include 3 dances, will be served at noon on Nov. David was preceded in death (Patty Fetzer) Terry of Idaho com 27. The public is invited, and a Thanksgiving $4 donation is asked. In other November Dennis Willard The Homedale Senior Center happenings: Dennis Willard, age 59, died on by his parents, one sister, and will be closed Tuesday for the • There will be three Saturday Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in grandparents on both sides of the municipal election. night dances held next month his home near Homedale, Idaho family. This is a change from the most on Nov. 9, Nov. 23 and Nov. 30. due to an extensive illness with his Our family would like to thank recent election for which the The dance runs from 6 p.m. to family and friends surrounding everyone who came to visit building at 224 W. Idaho Ave., 9 p.m. each night. There will be him. Dennis over the years and those was used as a polling place. The live music, and admission is $5. Dennis was born to Doyle and who helped make his last days senior center stayed open for its Attendees are encouraged to bring Donna Willard on February 4, on Earth special. A really big congregate lunch and exercise fi nger foods to share. 1954. Dennis loved to help people thank you to the Treasure Valley class in August when the Homedale Vince Bingham’s band will play in need and was always there Hospice for making our brother School District supplemental levy the Nov. 30 dance. when you needed him. He was mother-in-law to help her out; he comfortable through all of this. election was held. • The senior center will hold very handy with his hands and grew to love her with all of his Without them, we wouldn’t have The center will re-open next its monthly foot clinic on Nov. could build anything. He always heart and soul. He also loved his made it. Thank you to his nurse, Wednesday to resume its usual 19. Checkups cost $12, and had a smile on his face, no matter children and grandchildren and Gayla Clark, who was there until schedule. appointments are required. Call the situation. Dennis worked a lot they loved him. the end. In another change to the schedule, the center at 337-3020 to set a of different jobs throughout his He is survived by his wife Dennis, if you can read this the center has announced that the time. life. His main love was carpentry Donna Willard, their children from heaven, know that your monthly fundraiser breakfast will The senior center typically is work, which he was very good Trinity Robison, Joe Robison, brother and sisters love you with be discontinued until after the fi rst open Tuesday through Thursday at. He spent many hours working Nicole Willard, Alena Payne, all of our hearts. You will always of the year. each week with congregate meals at Mountain View Church of the Candace Campbell-Willard, Joann remain our “mischief brother” The senior center also will be served at noon each day. Nazarene in Homedale as well Sandoval and Brandon Willard, who kept us going. Tell Mom and as joining them in their travels to and twenty-one grandchildren as Dad we love and miss them. other churches that were in need well as two great-grandchildren. A graveside service with Irrigation boards return of assistance. Everyone he knew He is also survived by his brother, Military Honors will be held always came to him for his help Robert Michael Willard of Twin Friday, November 1, 2013, and he gave it. He loved to fi sh Falls, and his sisters, Kathy 10:00AM at the Idaho State to daytime meetings and camp. Stephens of Rupert, Carol Grotzke Veterans Cemetery, 10100 The directors who oversee the board meeting convenes at 1:15. The true love of Dennis’ life of Coos Bay, Oregon, Donna Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise, south end of the Owyhee Project The South Board of Control was his wife Donna. They were Dunn of Rialto, California, and Idaho 83714. A memorial service will return to daytime meetings opens its meeting at 1:30 p.m. married on May 8, 1999 and Virginia Arnold of Declo, as well will follow at Mountain View beginning Tuesday. All three meetings will be held made their home near Homedale as several nieces and nephews. Church of the Nazarene in Wilder, The Ridgeview Irrigation in the basement boardroom at the where they moved in with his He was preceded in death Idaho at 1:00PM. District directors meet at 1 p.m. South Board of Control offi ce, The Gem Irrigation District 118 S. 1st St. W., in Homedale. Death notices HAROLD L. ANDERS, 79, of Homedale, died CLARA B. MORRIS, 62, of Bruneau, died on Vote Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 at home. A viewing was Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at a Boise hospital. Services to held Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 at Alsip & Persons be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Ave. So., Nampa. Funeral the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Vonnie services were held Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at Alsip & Chapel in Mountain Home. Persons. Burial followed at Terrace Lawn Memorial Harkins Gardens in Boise. Homedale City Council November 5th Since 1952, Flahiff Funeral Chapels have been dedicated to providing the families of Canyon and Owyhee Counties with a caring and professional environment to celebrate the life of a loved one. For A Woman’s We offer services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each family. Traditional & Alternative Services Perspective Canyon and Owyhee Counties’ locally owned Crematory Aaron Tines Paid for by Vonnie Harkins Mortician’s Assistant Pre-Arrangements by Licensed Funeral Directors Serving Families since 2000. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 7A Calendar Today Colorado Ave., Homedale Owyhee Christian Life Club 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., kindergarten to sixth grade, Thursday, Nov 7 Then & Now transportation provided, Homedale Friends Lizard Butte Library board meeting Community Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Wilder. (208) 4 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave. W., 337-4757, (208) 353-6024 or (208) 337-3464 Marsing. (208) 896-4690 Senior center exercise class Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, Senior center exercise class 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Tales of the I.O.N. Country 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meeting Foreword (part II) 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Several years ago, I was moving cattle down Juniper Homedale Safe-n-Sane Halloween St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 Mountain’s Grasshopper Trail just south of the Northfork 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., downtown businesses, Homedale. Owyhee County Fair board meeting Crossing when I noticed a metal object. I dismounted and (208) 337-4641 7 p.m., University of Idaho Owyhee County picked it up. It was a fur company’s trade medallion lost Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meeting Extension Offi ce, 238 8th Ave. W., Marsing long before, probably by an Indian passing through. 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Homedale Rod & Gun Club meeting The Grasshopper Trail was a segment of the Old St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 7:30 p.m., Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant, 18 N. Buffalo Trail to the north from northern Nevada. I and my 1st W., Homedale. (208) 921-6578 or (208) 283- neighbors use portions of it as we move cattle from spring Friday 0431 or homedalegunclub.com to summer range and then back to our home ranches in Story Time the valleys. Much has happened and much has changed 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Friday, Nov 8 since domestic livestock were introduced to our ranges. Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228; call At-risk teens symposium The resulting heritage and way of life that came with the afternoons Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Canyon-Owyhee School herds is well established, but there are constant pressures Service Agency Regional Professional Technical threatening it. Saturday Center, 109 Penny Lane, Wilder First of all, over-grazing was encouraged by a “winner- Christmas bazaar Story Time take-all” attitude. Finally with the rangelands nearly 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Homedale First Presbyterian Church, 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. denuded, Congress, with the encouragement of western 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) 989-6389 Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228; call livestock producers, passed the Taylor Grazing Act in Marsing Lions bingo afternoons Monday through Saturday 1934 to bring conservation to these lands and stability 6:45 p.m. early game, 7 p.m. regular games, to the livestock industry and communities dependent Phipps-Watson Marsing American Legion Saturday, Nov 9 upon them. Community Center, 126 W. 2nd St. N., Marsing. Rimrock Food Pantry distribution Being dependent upon public land for much of our (208) 454-7820 8:30 a.m. Knight Community Church 630 Idaho livelihood has created problems for us. We have always St., Grand View. (208) 834-2314 assumed that we had acquired range rights through the Senior center dance priority system established under the English Common Sunday Law principle of “fi rst in use fi rst in right.” Our water Gospel concert 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., public invited, $5 and fi nger foods rights, after all, are adjudicated on this principle, but we 2 p.m., free (love offering accepted), Joint Heirs to share, Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho are told that our grazing rights are privileges that can Quartet, Homedale First Presbyterian Church, 320 Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 be revoked at any time. Furthermore, the public lands N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) 372-5011 which are administered by the Department of the Interior Middle school youth group Sunday, Nov 10 were destined to be ultimately turned over to the private 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Homedale Friends Middle school youth group sector, for the most part, but the Organic Act of 1976 Community Church, 17434 Hwy 95, Wilder. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Homedale Friends changed this. From now on, these lands are to remain (208) 697-1409 Community Church, 17434 Hwy 95, Wilder. (208) 697-1409 in government ownership and there will be an attempt to manage them to the satisfaction of the Monday many groups and interests that have Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday, Nov 11 taken an interest in them. 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Board of County Commissioners meeting — Local historian, author and rancher Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Mike Hanley lives in Jordan Valley. Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Excerpts in this column come from his Tuesday Homedale Public Library board meeting various books, which are on sale at The Election Day 11:30 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Owyhee Avalanche offi ce in Homedale. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., polling places in Bruneau, Grand Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 Visit www.owyheeavalanche.com for a View, Homedale and Marsing Homedale Fire District commissioners list of available titles, including Hanley’s Ridgeview Irrigation District board meeting meeting Owyhee Graffi ti, Sagebrush & Axle 1 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. 1st Noon, Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant, 18 N. 1st Grease (with Omer Stanford), St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 St. W., Homedale. Tales of the I.O.N. Country Gem Irrigation District board meeting Owyhee County Democrats meeting and Journal of Michael F. 1:15 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. 1 p.m., The Spot, 12 Sandbar Ave., Marsing. (208) Hanley IV. 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 250-2458 South Board of Control board meeting Homedale School board meeting 1:30 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. 7 p.m., district offi ce board room, 116 E. Owyhee 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4611

Wednesday Tuesday, Nov 12 Willing Hands Humanitarian Group meeting Senior center exercise class 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., public welcome, Homedale 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, LDS church, 708 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Open House for Christmas at 337-6005 Homedale Senior Center board meeting Christian Life Club 1:30 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho King Kattle Korral 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., kindergarten to sixth grade, Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 /PWFNCFS

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QN Christmas Ornaments, Handbags, (208) 337-4757, (208) 353-6024 or (208) 337- Grand View. (208) 834-2785 Jewelry, Caps, Men’s Wool Vests 3464 Marsing Chamber of Commerce meeting & Coats, Work Coats, Ladies’ Wool Homedale Highway District meeting 5:30 p.m., public invited, location TBA, Marsing. Vests, Work Coats, Silk Scarves, 7 p.m., Homedale Highway District offi ce, 102 E. (208) 318-3982 Lamps & Lots of Gift Items! Location: 19124 King Lane • Oreana You can fi nd a comprehensive listing of local events online at www.theowyheeavalanche.com. Other times by appointment Click on the “Calendar of Events” link on the left-hand side of the page. Rose King 208.834.2051 Submit information on upcoming fundraisers, meetings, reunions or community events to The Owyhee Avalanche by noon Fridays for inclusion in the calendar. Drop off press releases at the Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale, mail them to P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628, fax them to (208) 337-4867 or e-mail them to [email protected] (an e-mail link also is available on our Web site). For more information on submissions, call (208) 337-4681. Page 8A Wednesday, October 30, 2013 22013013 MMunicipalunicipal eelectionslections NNov.ov. 5 Homedale mayor Gheen Christoffersen Why are you running for offi ce? Dave Downum Age — 51 Christoffersen — I grew up in Homedale, raised Downum — I feel I have a lot offer the City of Age — 46 Occupation — Transportation my family here and love this community. This is my Homedale. I have two years of learning experience Occupation — Manager, Family opportunity to serve and help ensure our Tradition with the Planning and Zoning board and 10 years Owyhee — Wife, of Excellence continues. with the city council, and Homedale is my home and Publishing Devra. I want to continue to serve towards its success. Co. Children, Family Tyler What are the skills and experience you could bring to the position? — Daughter, (and wife Christoffersen — As a small business owner Downum — My 12 years of experience working Hannah Katie with and longtime resident, I understand our community, with four different mayors and numerous council Years in grandson living within your means, and leading by example. people gives me a unique perspective on what works Homedale Kolton); for the city and what doesn’t. — 37 Jason; Previous Rachelle; Describe the job description for mayor? political and Casey Christoffersen Christoffersen — The mayor is responsible to Downum — Conduct all meetings, run the experience/civic involvement Years in Homedale — 49 create a vision and plan for the city. Then put that day-to-day operations and oversee all monetary — Two years Planning and Previous political experience/ vision into action by working as a team with the expenditures. Zoning, 10 years City Council, civic involvement — No answer city council. three years organizing and cooking given What are your plans for the position? for Homedale cleanup day, three Qualities that make you a years as assistant coach for a girls’ good choice — I am a person Christoffersen — Help the City of Homedale Downum — Continue to provide an open-door youth softball team with strong values and I love improve the local economy, clean up the city, and policy for citizens to be able to express concerns Qualities that make you a good my Heavenly Father. I am a work with the school district to control illegal and resolve issues the public may have. Also to choice — A working knowledge businessman and longtime drugs. provide for the city’s current and future needs. of city policies and procedures, president of our transportation What are the positive aspects of the city? zoning and ordinances. Also company. I care about the city and 20-plus years of management I understand that the economy is Christoffersen — The people of Homedale are Downum — First and foremost, its people. experience. struggling. amazing. When community support is needed there Homedale is a great place to live and raise a family. is always an outpouring of support. Homedale is a At the government level, I think we provide excellent Harold Wilson great place to live. city service at a low price and a safe place to live The former one-term mayor with excellent police protection. chose not to participate. What would you like to improve about the city, and how would you accomplish that? Christoffersen — Work closely with our school administration to assist them with Downum — Always continue to strive to be more effi cient with taxpayer dollars. Work policing and prosecuting drug use. Review ordinances and make sure they are relevant with the community and our department head and employees to determine what issues and then followed. need to come fi rst when it comes to budgeting and spending taxpayer dollars. How do you gauge how the city government has been run, and what changes need to be made? Christoffersen — It is important that the government seek out and apply for all grants Downum — I’ve seen the city government run in a lot of different directions, some possible. We have to remember that to attain and maintain an excellent city it doesn’t good and bad. I think right now it’s running smoothly and effi ciently, but you always just come from spending money. have to look for ways to improve and adjust with growth. What are the most crucial issues facing the city, and how would you address them? Christoffersen — Strengthen our economy by attracting new businesses. Work closely Downum — I think the economy is fi rst and foremost on everyone’s mind. The city with city employees to ensure taxpayers are getting the most for their money and control has worked hard as a team to put together a budget that includes a 3 percent raise in the the drugs in our town. levy not once in the last three years. Describe your level of involvement with council meetings Christoffersen — I have attended the past three meetings this year and also have Downum — Somewhere around 220 regular council meetings. attended over the years as a Boy Scout Leader to help the young men understand the role of local governments. Explain the importance of civic involvement for residents Christoffersen — The way to improve anything is to get involved, not just talk about Downum — This is very important. Citizens need to voice all opinions, concerns or it or complain. Serving in a civic role is something that needs to be viewed as just that, problems they have so the council and the mayor are more informed and can address service. these areas in a timely manner. In what direction does the city need to proceed? How will you get it there? Christoffersen — Continue our Tradition of Excellence so that people want to live Downum — We need to continue to provide city services at the lowest possible rate. here, businesses want to be here, and exemplify teamwork and cooperation in our We have a lot of seniors and people who are on fi xed incomes to whom higher rates and leadership. more expense are just unaffordable. What would you change about the city’s current policies? Christoffersen — We need to ensure the policies we have are relevant, are needed, Downum — The one thing I would like to change is the water shutoff day due to non- then enforced. We do not need to create or keep policies that are not needed. Limited payment from the 16th of each month to the 18th. There are a lot of people who get paid government is always the best. on the 16th, who just need a little more time to get their payment in. What are your views on the following issues? Improving city’s economy Utilization of Sundance Park Establishing a library district Raises for city employees when Christoffersen — Attract new businesses Christoffersen — Sundance Park is a great Christoffersen — I believe that a library taxpayers are still struggling and new residents. This will broaden our resource and attraction for our community. district is something worth looking into. Christoffersen — Balancing our tax base and help our local economy. It is important that we work with our Youth Personally I am calling around to get more budgets and spending within our means is Having a superior school district is another Sports and evaluate both of our positions to information on this issue imperative in any business or government key to attracting people to our town. mutually benefi t the community and also not Downum — I fully support a library institution. We value our employees and our Downum — Always try to maintain a be a drain on our budget and resources. district; however, with the current state of taxpayers and need to protect them both. low tax rate and good services so existing Downum — I think Sundance Park is the economy this might be diffi cult to pass Downum — The council has recognized business can be successful. This would also doing well. We have softball tournaments, right now. the effect the tough economy is having attract new industry providing new jobs and soccer tournaments and people just getting on everyone. We have had to be very people spending their money locally. out and taking their nightly walks around cautious and careful with raises in the last the park. When the economy recovers, I few years. would support a rec district to fund it. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 9A 22013013 MMunicipalunicipal electionselections Nov.Nov. 5 Homedale city council Perry Chadez Why are you running for offi ce? Kimberly Murray Age — 54 Chadez — To get involved and give back to the Ormond — To provide new insight for city Age — 52 Occupation — Farmer city where I’ve lived all my life. council and to improve the city for all families. Occupation — Heavy Family Harkins — I am running for offi ce partly because Page — I am very much involved with the equipment — Wife, Con- I have had several people ask me to run and because grassroots politics, working with students, the operator nie (27 years). I think we need a female opinion, point of view and community church leadership, community action for the last Son, Justin; input on the council. groups, plus I worked during the past presidential 20 years. daughter-in- Murray — It is important to be involved in the election and have attended many of the council Currently in law, Candace. community in which I live, whether volunteering meetings. negotiations Two grand- at the school or serving on the City Council. We to purchase daughters can make a positive impact on the community and Allied Sign Years in its citizens. and Shipping Homedale Family — 25 in city What are the skills and experience you could bring to the position? — Divorced (29 overall in county) Chadez — I have a BBA from BSU. I’ve been Ormond — I have had to learn how to budget with three children- Nate Murray, Previous political experience/ farming all my life, full-time for 31 years, so I’ve on a limited income and have been exposed to 36; Melanie Hendersen, 34; civic involvement — None learned to survive through some tough times. organizational budgeting through volunteering at and Ciera Thompson, 22; six Qualities that make you a Harkins — I have no experience in the political my church. grandchildren, ages 3 to 17. good choice — Conservative, arena, but have enjoyed dealing with the public in Page — I’ll bring new and fresh ideas to the table. Years in Homedale — 16 years fair, level-headed … Bachelor of several capacities over the years, which hopefully I have been on several boards and involved with (1963-79), 1 year (2010-2011), Business Administration, Boise have given me some experience listening to and local politics where I have always lived. In the past, back in Homedale to stay since State University, 1981 working with people. I have had the privilege to speak directly with state July 2013 Murray — I have been a construction supervisor and federal representatives on various issues. Vonnie Harkins Previous political or civic for the last 20 years. I have an ability to find involvement/experience — I Age — 75 solutions. I recognize that you can’t make everyone grew up watching Homedale city Occupation — Health care happy, but it is important to look at the long-term politics as the daughter of the Family consequences of decisions and to plan ahead for mayor for 17 years. I have been — Widowed future needs. busy as a single parent raising (husband What are your plans for the position? my children for the last 36 years. Wade, mar- Now that they are on their own, I ried 43 years Chadez — To keep the city fi scally responsible Ormond — I will work with the city council and running smoothly. members to improve the quality of life in the city think it is time to get involved in until 2001). my community. Six children: Harkins — If I should be elected, I plan to and maintain the positive aspects of the city. attend all meetings, listen to people’s concerns and Page — Homedale residents, I feel, have not been Qualities/knowledge that RaeAnn, Lon- make you a good choice — nie, Bonnie, deal with problems as they arise in a positive and considered when the multiple hikes in taxes and courteous way as my life experience allows. fees have been implemented. We need to realize the Human resource management, Donnie, Judy problem solver, intelligent, detail and Jack Murray — I want to make sure that the current need for certain businesses in community growth needs of the citizens are met but also look at what is while not penalizing the citizens during the current oriented, fair and just, calm under Years in Homedale — 34 pressure, great communicator, Previous political experience/ going to be required to keep our current utilities and recession. services in good functioning order for the future. excellent listener, readily available civic involvement — I have no at my place of business. political experience, but I spent What are the positive aspects of the city? Samuel E. Page 18 years as the emergency room Chadez — It’s a nice, friendly, small town with Ormond — The farmers market, city parks, the unit clerk at West Valley Medical loyal citizens and a strong work ethic. Snake River, churches, rodeo grounds, schools and Age — 56 Center and was also involved with Harkins — Homedale has the positive attributes people. Occupation — Minister and Homedale Ambulance Service for of a small town rural life without the complications Page — The positive aspects of the city is its seasonal farm many years and served as deputy of many of the codes and ordinances of our location in the valley, the steady growth of the worker coroner for Owyhee County for neighboring communities and counties. business and its family-oriented aspects. Family several years. Murray — I believe that Homedale still has that — Wife, Qualities that make you a “small town” feel. People still know each other and Robyn (34 good choice — I believe I share each other’s families. We have a relatively low cost years). Four many qualities with the citizens of of living in Homedale, the utilities and taxes are children: Homedale, such as a strong work much lower than in many comparable cities. Tamarah ethic, honesty, integrity, high (Ernie) moral standards, friendliness, and What would you improve about the city, and how would you do it? West, Joshua the ability to listen to the concerns Chadez — To clean up the city and improve the the underground utilities. These types of systems (Callie) Page, of all citizens of Homedale. roads. I’d work with the city engineers and council require constant updating in order to make sure that Rebekah Page and Jonathan Page. Five grandchildren ages 5 months Christopher Ormond to see what the options are. huge repairs costing large sums of tax payers money Harkins — If elected, I would encourage can be averted. to 9 years Age — 27 economic growth through minimal red tape and Ormond — Increase employment opportunities Years in Homedale — 19 Occupation — Teacher, Nampa ordinances to attract new businesses and encourage in town with new businesses and add sidewalks/ Council meetings High School the growth of current businesses. barriers all the way to the middle school to keep Family Murray — Improvement to our city could include our kids safer. attendance — Wife: better roads and sidewalks, but some of the things Page — No answer given Chadez — Two Katie Mae that need to be improved are never seen, as they are Harkins — Over the past (5 years). two years, I have rarely missed Children: How do you gauge how the city government has been run, regularly scheduled city council Lily (3), Joe and what changes need to be made? meetings. (2), William Chadez — Once again, the roads, especially Ormond — The economy of Homedale is Murray — Many through the (2 months) those near the schools. The roads are very narrow most important. I would work with as many small years while watching my dad, Years in and when the kids are walking to and from school businesses as possible to improve employment former mayor George Murray, in Homedale it becomes a safety issue. opportunities in Homedale. action. Since July, when I moved — 1 Harkins — The most crucial issues facing the Page — Homedale has to continue looking at its back, I have only attended one. Previous political or civic city are continued maintenance of our infrastructure infrastructure, while balancing the budget. It has Ormond — I have attended involvement/experience — First and attraction and growth of new and current to fi nd ways to deal with its illegal drug situation, city council and school board time running for offi ce businesses. keeping its businesses and community sound. meetings in Boise, where I used Qualities/knowledge that Murray — I would love to see our local economy to reside, and plan on enjoying my make you a good choice — I grow. That means making it attractive to business time attending council meetings am a husband and father with a owners to bring their business to Homedale. We in Homedale. desire to raise my family here in must make it attractive through tax incentives, or Candidates’ answers continued Page — I have attended a great Homedale, a college graduate, and other means, to have a business here. number of council meetings over a public servant. on next page the past 19 years. 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Opal Ward Age — 75 Grand View mayor Occupation — Retired, but Why are you running? young people to have fun — work How has the government run? the town of Grand View a good still volunteers I am running for offi ce because together to make Grand View an I think the city government has place for families to not only visit, Family — Widowed. Children, I love this town and can see a lot even better place to live. done a good job. but to live in. son Sam (Marina), daughter Patricia, of potential growth in the future. another daughter (deceased) Positive aspects of the city? In what direction does the city • Building the city’s economy Years in Grand View — 20 What are your plans for the Grand View has the beautiful need to proceed? We will try to attract businesses Previous political experience/ position, should you win? Snake River, a sidewalk path, There have been changes over that want the small town atmosphere civic involvement — Served on My plans would be to continue wonderful weather and warm, the past several years that has and the recreational benefi ts. Owyhee County Comprehensive supporting the great efforts of generous people. It is a great improved the way we do business. Plan development committee all those who work to make a place to live. We have worked hard on trimming • Riverside Park construction (2003-04) … volunteer teacher at difference in Grand View. All of the budget and getting the best We will continue to complete local Christian school, 13 years the new sidewalks, sod and trees What would you improve? use possible of the money we Riverside Park as quickly as time … Rimrock Food Pantry board represent a lot of donations, I would like to see more have. We have worked to receive and money will allow. member (currently chair) … Several planning, cooperation and work businesses come to Grand View. grants to make improvements. terms on city council and Water from this town and the surrounding Our economy could use a boost. We have consulted with Idaho Franklin Hart and Sewer Association board … area. We are looking foward to the Association of Cities to have The former city councilman (25 Community Review Home Team new pedestrian bridge across the How many city council proper information if we are in years) and water and sewer board member … I was President of the canal, more sidewalks and the meetings have you attended? doubt on a procedure. member (10 years) did not submit Water and Sewer Board during the completion of the Riverside Park. All but one City Council meeting responses to a questionnaire The research and building of the water I would like to see others volunteer over the past year. I was out What are views on the Owyhee Avalanche mailed to treatment plant. to clean up the town, help with of town for the one, but was following issues? him. Previously, Hart stated that Qualities that make you a the yards of those unable to do available by cell phone to vote he fi led as a write-in candidate to good choice — I have a good so themselves, have “paint the when necessary. I do not know how • Infrastructure improvement oppose Opal Ward because, “I talk working relationship with the city town” projects, have community many I have attended over the past We will continue to work on to a lot of people and they seem to employees. service projects, a place for the 20 years, but it has been a lot. infrastructure projects to make think they need a choice.” Homedale city council Continued What would you change about the city’s current policies? Chadez — At the current time, I don’t believe any Murray — I am concerned about the amount of grant from policies need changed. If I’m elected, that might change money that the city is turning down. That could be used after I’ve been in offi ce. for some great improvements to our community. previous Harkins — I am not aware of any changes that need Ormond — I would like to review city codes and to be made currently; however, I believe clarifi cation and ordinances and make them less restricting and give the page enforcement of current policies would be benefi cial to the citizens more freedoms while keeping us safe. citizens of Homedale. Page — No answer given How do you gauge how the city government has been run, and what changes need to be made? Chadez — I think they’ve done a good job of running Murray — We need to be fi scally responsible with the Page — The council has had a mixed review; good in the city. The changes are obvious — there will be two new taxpayers’ money. We need improvements for our city, but trying to present a thriving community, poor in tax/fee council members and a new mayor. we must stay within budget. increases. Harkins — I feel the city government has been run Ormond — I can work to improve the ways the city quite well. Aside from electing a new mayor, we should communicates with the world by adding social media sites maintain good communication and relationships amongst to the cities web pages. all city offi cials and the citizens of Homedale. In what direction does the city need to proceed? How will you get it there? Chadez — I think it’s heading in the right direction. I Murray — We need to progress. If you don’t progress Ormond — Homedale needs to be more self-suffi cient would work with the council and mayor to stay the course. you regress. I would love to see this city continue to grow in terms of its economy and jobs so fewer residents are Harkins — I would encourage staying on the current responsibly. I don’t want it to lose its “small town” appeal, forced to commute long distances to work. path of encouraging new business while ensuring the safety but we must move forward. Page — No answer given and best interests of the citizens of Homedale. What are your views on the following issues? Improving city’s economy Establishing a library district Utilization of Sundance Park Raises for city employees when Chadez — I’m all for improving Chadez — I think the library district Chadez — Homedale Youth Sports, taxpayers are still struggling Homedale’s economy. would be worth pursuing. which has the lease, would have to be Chadez — The raises would be dependent Harkins — I feel that we need to Harkins — I currently do not have consulted on the issues. on the status of the budget maintain minimal, but common-sense, enough information on this issue to form Harkins — I feel that we need to Harkins — I feel that employee raises policies from city government to encourage an opinion. I look forward to gaining have policies that encourage groups to need to be adjusted on merit and to new economic growth and to maintain the the knowledge to make an informed hold activities in Sundance Park while stay current with the cost of living and current level of prosperity. decision that would benefi t the citizens of protecting the rights of citizens who live maintained at a level that will ensure we Murray — As I stated before we need Homedale. near the park and the citizens of Homedale retain quality personnel to our city without to make it attractive for business owners to Murray — Libraries are almost obsolete as a whole. causing undue hardship to the citizens of come to Homedale. with the Internet. It would be wonderful Murray — Sundance Park is a wonderful Homedale. Ormond — Inviting more businesses to offer the Internet amenities that are recreational area. Those groups that are Murray — The budget needs to balance. to move to Homedale to increase the necessary to operate in the world today. I using it need to also help in the upkeep There should not be a huge surplus or a possibilities for employment in would love to see a library district that can of that resource. Parks are extremely defi cit. We need to be responsible with the Homedale. offer these tools to our citizens. expensive to maintain. I believe that the taxpayers’ money. If a raise is due and is Page — Before I can make a total Ormond — The Homedale library needs sports programs that are using the facilities possible and the person is deserving of it, decision on the city economy, I will need to to grow. The library should be improved should help financially to maintain the then it should occur. review all the information on expenditures and expanded. The school district should park. Ormond — Salaries need to at least and the income. also be involved in the discussion of Ormond — Sundance Park needs to see follow the rate of infl ation. A 3% to 4% libraries and multimedia availability. more use and we could host some summer increase really is just maintaining a level Page — I have always thought we, the festivals there that could bring in more wage. citizens of this area, need to make our revenue to the city. Page — The city employees deserve to library as high quality as possible. Page — No answer given have their jobs evaluated to receive what is the best for them as the budget dictates. All employees, public or private, deserve this. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 11A 22013013 MMunicipalunicipal electionselections Nov.Nov. 5 Marsing city council James Ferdinand Why are you running for offi ce? Age — 44 Ferdinand — If the people of Marsing Streibel — Four years ago when I ran for the recession. I felt I could encourage healthy Occupation — Purchasing vote for me, I will continue to do what I can my fi rst term, I did so because I saw that growth for Marsing while being fiscally for a large to keep our city moving forward. Giving back Marsing was at a critical point. The economy responsible. Four years later, the economy construction to this community where I live, and am raising was beginning to suffer across our great nation continues to struggle and we see signs of a company my children, is an investment I am happy to and our leaders at a national level were doing weak recovery, and we have the need for more Family make. their best to get us to believe otherwise. The infrastructure improvements (sewer). I want — Wife Jess, Percifield — My family has been in federal government continued (continues) to to continue to encourage smart spending and daughters Marsing for four generations. This is where spend money at an unsustainable rate, and seek ways to fund a sewer project without Shelbi and I am raising my sons, so I want to see our people were beginning to feel the sting of the burdening taxpayers. Harlee, son community continue to grow in a positive recession. I could see that it wouldn’t be long Colby direction. before the City also began to feel the effects of Years in Marsing — 6 What are the skills and experience you could bring to the position? Previous political experience/ Ferdinand — Having four years’ experience Percifi eld — I have no experience in a Streibel — I have four years of experience civic involvement — First-term in city council has provided me with the political position, but I care about Marsing. in as a Marsing City Councilperson. Being city councilman, longtime com- insight and experience to continue to improve This is my home, and I want to do what I can familiar with the projects going on and where munity volunteer, current Marsing my efforts, and given me the skills I need to to make it as great a city as possible. we are will be a benefi t. Fire, Marsing Ambulance and help make life in the City of Marsing the best Owyhee County Posse member, it can be. and Marsing Disaster Auction Com- What are your plans for the position? mittee member. I also have past experience as a Nampa City Airport Ferdinand — Working closely with the Percifi eld — I will bring a new viewpoint Streibel — As stated before, I want to Commissioner, and other non-profi t citizens of Marsing, City Council members, to the council. I want Marsing to continue continue to encourage fi scally responsible organizations’ board member. City Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, and to bring in new business and improve our spending habits. I also plan to support Qualities that make you a the mayor, we can continue to bring more visual appeal. I want to encourage residents fi nding ways to fund a sewer project without good choice — I think I am able business, and activities. Our efforts to clean up to become more involved with the mayor and increasing taxes. I will continue to support to look at both sides of an issue, the appearance will continue as well. council. policies that make Marsing a good place for consider the pros and cons, opin- businesses to be. ions of our citizens, and make What are the positive aspects of the city? decisions according to what is Ferdinand — I think Marsing is a great city. Streibel — First of all, the people. Marsing location of Marsing. Being that Hwy 55 runs best for the City of Marsing. This community is amazing. The way Marsing has great people who are willing to volunteer through the middle of Marsing on its way to Cory Percifi eld supports our kids, local businesses, and rallies and help out. If anyone questions this, just Hwy 95, we receive a lot of traffi c. This is a Age — 37 to help our citizens is second to none. look at the disaster auction, the fi re department good and bad thing. No one likes to have heavy Occupation — Groundskee- Percifi eld — I appreciate the tight knit or ambulance crew. This is a close-knit traffi c in town, but this brings customers for per, Marsing community we have and the civic-minded community that celebrates together and, in sad our businesses. No matter what happens to the School Dist. volunteers. I am also excited to see the new times, mourns together. This is one of the main economy, people still have to drive and will Family businesses that are popping up in town. reasons I have chosen to raise my children need to pass through Marsing. — Wife Ra- here. A positive aspect geographically is the chael, sons What would you improve about the city, and how would you do it? Wade, 3, and Wyatt, 1 Ferdinand — I will continue my efforts to Streibel — As previously stated I feel that stiff penalties. I will continue to search for Years in increase safety for our kids walking to school, a sewer project is greatly needed. The current and support a sewer upgrade project which Marsing improve our parks, welcome new business, sewer system is out of date and unable to will not place an additional tax burden on — 37 and residents. I think the next improvement accept any growth. It is ineffi cient and costs taxpayers. I also want to continue to support Previous that needs to be made is our sewer system, the city a lot of money to treat groundwater the improvement of the visual appeal as you political experience/civic in- and I am interested in fi nding grants to help that is intruding in the system. Another concern enter Marsing so it will be an inviting place for volvement — Answer given in with this project. I have with the current sewer problems is how visitors and leave a good impression. direct question response Percifi eld — No answer given long it will be before federal environmental Qualities that make you a agencies try to force us to upgrade or face good choice — No answer given What are the most crucial issues facing the city? Aron Streibel Ferdinand — In my opinion, being Percifield — Obviously, the sheriff’s Streibel — I think a big issue is the prepared for growth is the most crucial issue contract is one of the big concerns right now. economy. We all have been required to do Age — 38 because so much goes into accomplishing We defi nitely need to determine what is going more with less, and many have even lost their Occupation — Caldwell Police that goal. We are taking steps to get there, to be the best solution for the safety and jobs. This has a direct effect on the city’s detective but we have a ways to go. I will continue to welfare of our town. budget. Though Marsing is not in as bad of Family work on improving our infrastructure (streets, a fi nancial position as other cities around the — Wife Jan- sidewalks, and sewer system). I am also country, it is still important that we maintain na and three currently on the panel to aid in completing control of spending and do our best to not add sons, ages the Planning and Zoning Master Plan for our more tax burden to the citizens. 6-11 city’s future and growth. Years in Marsing Are there any other specifi c issues the city council needs to address? How many — Five Ferdinand — I think our city issue of a contract with our county Percifield — No answer Previous council meetings is heading in the right direction, sheriff. I don’t think we need to given have you attended political ex- we have made a lot of necessary pay for a full deputy, but I do Streibel — Answer given in perience/civic involvement — I improvements, as well as quality think we need to at least make previous responses Ferdinand — I have attended have spent the last four years as of life improvements to our city a concerted effort to enter into a every City Council meeting since a councilperson for the City of since I have been on City Council, contract that includes aiding in elected, and for approximately Marsing. however, we need to tackle the enforcing our ordinances. six months prior to being elected Qualities that make you a in 2009. good choice — Though I didn’t In what direction does the city need to proceed? Percifield — No answer grow up in Marsing City limits, How will you get it there? given I was close enough to Marsing Streibel — All of them (since to feel that this is my hometown. Ferdinand — Transparency is Percifi eld — I would encourage Streibel — Forward is the only taking offi ce) I want to see Marsing grow in a important to me, and I think The communication and cooperation direction I see. We can proceed healthy manner, while maintaining City of Marsing, as a whole, does between all aspects of the city – forward if we all support our Candidates’ answers the “small town” feel. I believe a pretty good job of that. I would the businesses, the school, and the businesses and help Marsing grow continued in being fi scally responsible with like to see more of our community residents. in a healthy manner. on next page taxpayers’ money. members involved. Page 12A Wednesday, October 30, 2013 22013013 MMunicipalunicipal eelectionslections NNov.ov. 5 Grand View city council Taxing district election planned Sue Boldman Why are you running How many Bruneau Fire Age — Over 21 for offi ce? council meetings Occupation — Cook Boldman — To become more Family — Widowed. Five have you attended involved in the community. children Boldman — None seeks override levy Buffi ngton — I want to do my Years in Grand View — One Buffi ngton — Three meetings civil duty as a responsible citizen. Previous political experience/ in the past year and 36 meetings civic involvement — None What are the skills while living in Grand View. for operation, rent Qualities that make you a and experience you How do you gauge QRU’s progress on constructing good choice — I like living here, $15K levy the building on the old Valley care about the community, life could bring how city government would help give Merc site as well as the scope experience to the position? has run? What of the project and how it will be David Buffi ngton Boldman — I give thought changes are needed? district storage in funded. On Tuesday, the polls will be Age — 61 to problems and that I value Boldman — I will fi nd out in Occupation — Bus driver at everyone’s opinion. proposed building open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the future what needs to be done Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Rimrock Se- Buffington — I have prior or not done. There won’t be a commissioner’s Ruth St., in Bruneau. This is nior Center, experience for the position. Buffington — The City has election, but Bruneau Rural Fire different than the polling place semi-retired been run adequately, but we What are your plans Protection District patrons still used in previous elections because Family need to get better input from the have a reason to go to the polls that building — American Legion — Fiancé, for the position? citizens of Grand View. Yolanda Tuesday. Post 83 — is closed during a Boldman — No answer given Kreutzer In what direction For the fi rst time in at least 20 major renovation project. Buffi ngton — My plans are to Years in years, the district is seeking a tax State law says that the levy be the eyes and ears of our fi ne does the city need Grand View levy to help with operations as must pass by a two-thirds majority community. to proceed? — 7 years well as fi nd a home for some of to be enacted. Previous What are the positive How will you the fi re department’s equipment. Mori said that the QRU A town hall meeting on the researched what the permanent political experience/civic in- aspects of the city? get it there? volvement — City councilman, proposed permanent override levy’s impact would be on Boldman — Planning three years; water and sewer Boldman — A small town and levy is set for 7 p.m. today inside property taxes. Buffi ngton — We need to fi nd board member, three years very good and caring people. the Bruneau Elementary School Property owners would pay Qualities that make you a good Buffi ngton — There are very out what the people really want cafeteria. The levy would generate an annual bill of about $60 per choice — I care about the commu- fi ne citizens and hardworking and and to involve them more as we $15,000 annually for the fire $100,000 of net taxable value. nity that I live and work in. caring employers. move forward. district. Currently, the district gets about What would What are your views The volunteer fi re department $4,000 per year in property tax Other candidates wants to rent a portion of the revenue. The district’s overall Marie Hipwell and James you improve on the following planned Bruneau emergency fiscal year 2014 budget is Burnett did not respond to requests about the city? issues? medical services building that the $63,666, including about $55,000 to participate. How would you do it? Infrastructure Quick Response Unit is trying to in carryover from FY 2013. At the time that the questionnaires build. The two emergency services One of the district’s three were distributed, the city council Boldman — No answer given improvement agencies operate independent of commissioners is up for re- race was framed as being three Buffington — I would like Boldman — Street one another. election this year, but no balloting different elections for the three to better understand why our improvements Two-thirds of the levy will be will take place because incumbent available seats. Therefore, under school enrollment is down and Buffi ngton — Sewer lagoons used to pay for rent so the fi re Rudy Gingerich was the only man the impression Linda Araujo the reasons why. be brought up to code and other department can park apparatus to fi le nomination papers. possible problems with the City’s was running unopposed, The What are the crucial in one bay and use the training Mori, who has been on the Owyhee Avalanche didn’t extend other sewer lines. room. board more than a decade, said a questionnaire to her. issues facing the city? Building the economy The remaining $5,000 will Gingerich is currently the longest- Not until sample ballots were Boldman — Economic Boldman — No answer given be used for general operating serving commissioner with more received Monday morning did development Buffi ngton — Have a better expenses, commissioner Dan than 20 years’ service. it become apparent that the race Buffington — I believe we understanding of the needs of Mori said. Trampas Prow is the third for the two, two-year seats would need to address the pay of our our Grand View employers and In addition to information on member of the board of include all candidates with the top city employees and also bring our to establish a relationship with the levy, tonight’s meeting also commissioners, and he is in his two vote-getters winning. sewer lagoons up to code. Mountain Home Air Force Base. will feature an update on the second four-year term. — JPB Marsing city council Continued from previous page How do you gauge how the city government has been run, and what changes need to be made? Ferdinand — The Marsing City government is a very Percifi eld — I believe that open discussions need to be Streibel — At this point I feel that we all appreciate effi cient, transparent government; however, I would like to held during the council meetings, and we need to encourage each other’s point of views and can communicate well. We see more involvement from the citizens of Marsing. I am all our citizens to participate in local government. don’t always agree on every topic, but we have been able asking to be elected by my peers, neighbors, and friends, to work through our differences. There are times I would to represent them, and it would be helpful to get more of like to see the wheels of government spin a little faster, our citizens’ opinions. but with all the liability and legalities of things nowadays it’s not always possible. What are your views on the following issues? Infrastructure improvement Area of impact Acquistion of delinquent/derelict Streibel — We have acquired some Ferdinand — Previously addressed Ferdinand — I do think impact area properties and how the city delinquent and derelict property in the last Percifi eld — No answer given is currently sufficient, with possible should use proceeds from sales few years, which were not only eyesores but hazards. I think the best ways to use Streibel — I think my views on this are expansion in the future. Ferdinand — This is a last resort, and these funds are to put them back in to obvious. Marsing has improved the city Percifi eld — No answer given the fi nal objective is to improve the city and Marsing by infrastructure improvement water system and the sewer is in great need Streibel — No comment at this time the safety of our community. The proceeds projects. of extensive overhaul should be used to reimburse the general fund for the expenses incurred. Percifi eld — No answer given Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 13A No irrigation districts will hold elections Tuesday While city-dwellers will head Oregon border area. Nielson will continue in his direc- Reynolds Irrigation Div. 3 Irrigation board’s current vice- to the polls Tuesday, water-users Dennis Turner was the only torship role. director Jerry Hoagland missed chair, will continue as Div. 3 won’t have to worry about casting person to file for the Gem Ir- There will be no mail-in elec- the fi ling deadline, but signed up director. a ballot. rigation District Div. 3 seat. The tion as he was the only person to as a write-in and was the only George Bennett Jr., likewise, There will be no elections in incumbent will begin his third fi le for the seat. candidate to express interest in will serve another term as Div. 3 any of the irrigation districts term in January. Jay Hall will continue as Div. 3 the three-year term. director in the Snake River Valley serving Owyhee County and the In the Ridgeview District, Bret director in the Opaline district. Arnie Hipwell, the Grand View Irrigation District. Marsing mom jailed Mtn. Home man’s problems may for allegedly hitting only begin with DUI conviction D. Emery dismissed a second was born in 1965, was originally Homedale man misdemeanor of possession of a charged excessive DUI, second pregnant daughter also sentenced for controlled substance. offense when Homedale Police Sr. A 58-year-old Marsing woman Poe is scheduled for a pre- Grober said that Prow can serve Patrol Offi cer Atanacio Montes Jr. remains in jail on two charges af- liminary hearing at 1:30 p.m. drunk driving his Owyhee County jail time arrested him on Aug. 3. ter allegedly striking her pregnant on Monday when she will face concurrent with the time behind Grober sentenced Machuca on a daughter and threatening charges of felony ag- Two driving under the infl uence bars he is serving in connection misdemeanor DUI, second offense her with a knife. gravated assault and cases were recently closed in with his violation of probation on Oct. 16 in the magistrate Olida Frances Poe misdemeanor battery. Owyhee County courtrooms. following an Elmore County courtroom in Homedale. allegedly pulled her Dan C. Grober will be Mountain Home resident Axyn conviction. Machuca was ordered to spend daughter’s hair, sat on the presiding judge. Taggart Prow, who was born in Prow was ordered to serve up nine days in jail, but he could her and then threatened She was arraigned 1988, was ordered to serve 28 to fi ve years in prison because of serve the penalty through work her with a knife, accord- earlier this week and is days in jail and serve a 24-month the probation violation. He was release in Canyon County. ing to Owyhee County in custody at Owyhee probation for misdemeanor DUI. originally convicted of felony Additionally, he was ordered to Sheriff Perry Grant. The County Jail in Murphy. Judge Dan C. Grober sentenced delivery of a controlled substance pay $1,150 in fi nes and fees and daughter is 15 weeks Grant said that after Prow on Oct. 21 in Murphy. in April 2010. received credit for 11 days spent pregnant, Grant said. being booked into jail, Grober also suspended Prow’s A Homedale man was sentenced in Owyhee County Jail. Deputy Karl Kingston Olida Frances Poe Poe developed a black license for six months. to nine days in jail or through work Grober suspended the remaining arrested Poe at a Gem Street resi- eye attributed to the fi ght between Owyhee County Sheriff’s release after his driving under the 345 days of a yearlong jail term. dence after answering a report of her and her daughter. Deputy Terry McGrew arrested influence charge was reduced Machuca is on probation for a domestic battery at 7:46 p.m. The sheriff said the daughter Prow on April 6. 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Page 14A Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Adrian High helps promote foster care awareness event foster child program. are included with entry. Registration is 10 a.m. on the of school supplies for the Adrian Oregon state The school is collecting entries The event attempts to bring day of the event, or registration School District. agency donates for the Nov. 16 Foster the Hope awareness to the need for foster forms can be mailed to Adrian Present for the delivery were Awareness Walk and Fun Run. homes and foster parents and to High School, P.O. Box 108, DHS employee Chelsea Kee, school supplies Forms are available at the school, the plight of the children who are Adrian, OR 97901. DHS volunteer Don Cain, Adrian 305 Owyhee St., Adrian. in need of foster homes. The fun For information, call Adrian High School principal Kevin Adrian High School continues The entry fee is $10 for children run and walk takes places at 11 High School at (541) 372-2335. Purnell, student body president to show its support for the Oregon 12 and younger and $15 for a.m. at Ontario Lions Club Park, Oregon-DHS representatives Raquel De Hoog and student body Department of Human Services participants 13 and older. T-shirts 444 SW 4th St., in Ontario, Ore. recently dropped off several boxes advisor Stephanie Allison. Healthcare seminars scheduled at Marsing library next month Folks can get questions an- Insurance Solutions and Brooks open to the public, but space is of Part A, Part B, Part C and Part Obamacare. swered about Medicare and the Mathern of Insurance Specialists limited to 50 seats for each event. D. Simpson and Mathern also Question-and-answer periods Affordable Care Act (Obama- will lead the Thursday, Nov. 7 Register ahead of time by calling will outline Medicare Advan- will be available after both pre- care) during an informational meetings inside the Lizard Butte (800) 266-1378. tage plans available in Owyhee sentations. meeting led by insurance profes- Library community room, 111 S. The fi rst meeting, which starts County. Simpson and Mathern are cer- sionals. 3rd Ave. W., in Marsing. at 1 p.m., will be devoted to The second meeting, set to tifi ed marketplace agents with the Caleb Simpson of Simpson Both meetings are free and Medicare, including explanations begin at 2:30 p.m., will delve into state healthcare exchange.

Honor roll Homedale High School First quarter 3.429; Jones, Jedidiah, 3.4; Fogg, Isabelle C., 3.667; Jacobs, Sophomores Savanah K., 3.286; Machuca, Seniors Gonzalez Martinez, Oswaldo, Dayne P., 3.667; Landa, Kyler 4.0 GPA — Symms, Richard Gardenia G., 3.167; Wiltshire, 4.0 grade-point average — 3.333; Maggard-Qualls, Riley J., 3.667; Portwood, Riley P., A.; Johnson, Nash J.; Pfost, Ceirra D., 3.143; Barbosa, Jairo, Albor, Leslie C.; Brandhagen, Z., 3.333; Noblit, Emileen I., 3.667; Zenor, Vanessa N., 3.667; Derek E.; Bautista, Jennifer; 3.143; Buenrostro, Jason, 3.143; Cameron D.; Carson, Kayla N.; 3.333; Sale, Lane A., 3.333; Craft, Almaraz, Fabian, 3.571; Armenta, Fisher, Madison L.; Matteson, Calderon, Francisco J., 3.143; Chavez, Lizett; Eubanks, Britt A.; Lauren C., 3.286; Deal, Katie A., Brooke A., 3.571; Camargo, Lawsen J.; Geertson, Brandon; Carter, Garrett C., 3.143; Hurtado, Flaming, Luke J.; Hyer, Tell R.; 3.286; Cardenas, Benjamin J., 3.2; Jesus, 3.571; Contreras, Rosa Lejardi, Michael J.; and Thatcher, Jairo A., 3.143; Macias, Manuel, Lee, Shelby A.; Lejardi, Esteban Gomez, Daniel J., 3.2; Kushlan, G., 3.571; Cornwall, Justine N., Matthew P. 3.143; Nelson, James D., 3.143; J.; Long, Destiny N.; Sanchez, Haley E., 3.2; Cardenas, Eduardo, 3.571; Randall, Andrew C., 3.571; 3.9 to 3.5 GPA — Correa, Santiago-Martinez, Beatrice, Eric C.; Thatcher, Kathryn C.; 3.167; Dycus, Kody A., 3.143; Vincent, Kimberly S., 3.571; Maya F., 3.857; Doss, Alexandria 3.143; MacLeod, Ezra D., 3.0; Vega, Brenda S.; and Vega, Oviedo, Caleb I., 3.143; Cornejo, Albor, Jazmin, 3.5; Christensen, S., 3.857; Jung, Jiseok, 3.857; Kerbs, Taylor A., 3.0; Gonzalez Edmy Jovan A., 3.0; Deleon, Michael Alyx R., 3.5; Davis, Monique R., Conant, Madison N., 3.857; Martinez, Diana C., 3.0; Gibbens, 3.9 to 3.5 GPA — Aman, Lydia A., 3.0; Eidemiller, Kyler B., 3.5; and Hungate, Colton D., 3.5 Burks, Dylan R., 3.857; Steinmetz, Abigayle, 3.0; Gibbens, Abigayle, M., 3.857; Hill, Mykal V., 3.857; 3.0; Hall, Quincy D., 3.0; Mello, 3.49 to 3.0 GPA — Adams, Makayla R., 3.833; Palacios, 3.0; Edwards, Travis J., 3.0; and Steinmetz, Cheyenne N., 3.857; Whitney N., 3.0; and Sharp, Bailey R., 3.429; Anderson, Raquel, 3.833; Eaton, Lance M., Critchfi eld, Tristian L., 3.0 Zegger, Jasmin, 3.857; Escutia, Dylan R., 3.0 Makenzie M., 3.429; Gardner, 3.833; Salutregui, Adrianna C., Magdalena, 3.833; Lane, Trey B., Orrin C., 3.429; Gonzales, Brett 3.714; Rose, Justine B., 3.714; Freshmen 3.833; Rupp, Kaylee N., 3.833 ; Juniors D., 3.429; Goodrich, Jaden H., Sanchez, Noe, 3.714; Cole, 4.0 GPA — Jones, Sarah; Kelly, Vega, Brenda V., 3.833; Cardenas, 4.0 GPA — Aguilera, Amos R.; 3.429; Kincheloe, Kincade A., Marrissa J., 3.714; Falls, Jacob A., Fletcher S.; McRae, Lindsey; Angel E., 3.8; Hollenstein, Lia A., Bowman, Sierra K.; Dickinson, 3.429; Marshall, Andrea N., 3.714; Hernandez, Elizabeth M., McMichael, Emma L.; Tijerina, 3.714; Rice, Abigail M., 3.714; Rishelle A.; Egurrola, Alec J.; 3.429; Neri, Edgar A., 3.429; 3.714; Hungate, Chad H., 3.714; Aaliyah R.; Tayler, Jessica M.; Castro, Maria D., 3.667; Hurtado Mertz, Harriet K.; Nash, Morgan Ojeda, Rosio V., 3.429; Woods, Aberasturi, Makayla M., 3.667; Vega, Annabel; Deal, Jacob W.; Martinez, Stephanie, 3.667; E.; Nash, Victoria B.; Phariss, Samantha L., 3.429; Brown, Schamber, Benjamin C., 3.667; Haun, Riley E.; and Randall, Johnson, Bryan M., 3.667; Kilby, Delaney M.; and Salazar, Miguel Brady J., 3.333; Fisher, Devin Egurrola, Kirsten, 3.571; Carter, Ryan J. Brennyn E., 3.667; Maxwell, A. M., 3.333; Fry, Quinton L., 3.333; Connor W., 3.571; Aman, Megan 3.9 to 3.5 GPA — Emery, Madelon R., 3.667; Stansell, 3.9 to 3.5 GPA — McLay, Morales Carrillo, Anahi C., 3.286; M., 3.571; Gonzales, Carley M., Alyssa B., 3.857; Riha, Jason Curtis L., 3.667; Turner, Jace R., Brianna T., 3.857; Mendez, Nelson, Jada L., 3.286; Trotter, 3.571; Martell, Chase D., 3.5; E., 3.857; Lentfer, Tanis L., 3.667; Barroso, Genoveva, 3.6; Faviola L., 3.857; Purdom, Carlie Cody J., 3.286; Vega Martinez, Corta, Tristan A., 3.5; and Jeppe, 3.857; Downum, Hannah M., Hurtado, Jakelin, 3.571; Jenkins, M., 3.857; Shenk, Elise A., 3.857; Luis F., 3.286; Jenkins, Robert G., Alexandria N., 3.5 3.857; Conner, Alexis M., 3.714; Kylee O., 3.571; Maurer, Gabriel Hernandez, Jennifer M., 3.833; 3.167; Maddox, Alycen L., 3.167; 3.49 to 3.0 GPA — Tolmie, Gierlich, Siri, 3.714; Holloway, A. , 3.571; Aguilera, Stephanie Morris, Kerigan J., 3.833; Castro, Montejano, Miguel V., 3.167; Josh M., 3.429; Kelly, Shyanne Benjamin N., 3.714; Uriarte, C., 3.5; Julian, Draydon W. , 3.5; Michelle M., 3.8; Martinez, Cortes Vega, Maria Y., 3.143; R., 3.429; Shanley, Sydnee R., Maria C., 3.714; VanWinkle, Leslie, Nathan H. , 3.5; Martin, Andrew, 3.714; Patton, Blake Watson, Jesse A., 3.143; Garrison, 3.4; Lane, Victoria B., 3.333; Ambyr N., 3.714; Romriell, Craig Alissa D. , 3.5; and Whitney, Kyra J., 3.714; Pickett, Bowman H., Matthew J., 3.0; Palumbo, Gavin Stuart, Jordan L., 3.286; Hibbard, K., 3.714; Bedolla, Samantha M., 3.5 3.714; Stansell, Daniel W., 3.714; J., 3.0; Riha, Samantha M., 3.0; Kyle J., 3.286; Chamberlain- J., 3.714; Chavez, Angel, 3.571; 3.49 to 3.0 GPA — Furlott, Alcantara Perez, Vianey, 3.667; Sauer, Abby J., 3.0; and Villarreal, Gallo, Kyla M., 3.286; Cardenas- Alcantara Perez, Fabian, 3.571; Tyson L., 3.429; Padilla, Cristian, Calzacorta, McKenna E., 3.667; Bryan V., 3.0 Ritzert, Orion S., 3.286; Hayward, Cortez Andrade, Raquel, 3.571; Estes, Hanna R., 3.571; and Gomez, John D., 3.571 3.49 to 3.0 GPA — Westrand, Cold Weather is here! Dylan S., 3.429; Kleppinger, Christmas Bazaar Abigail V., 3.429; Meligan, Caleb Call to schedule your C., 3.429; Keller, Shane J., 3.429; Saturday, Nov. 2 • 9am - 3pm Cortez Andrade, Alejandra, 3.429; 1st Presbyterian Church Thornton, Quentin G., 3.429; 320 N. 6th St. W, Homedale Travis, Colianna-Kay S., 3.429; Bogdanski, Gabrielle L., 3.429; Featuring: Portraits, Paper Arts, Maxwell, Megan S., 3.429; Fry, SPRINKLER BLOW-OUTS Bailey M., 3.286; Contreras, Diana Baked Good, Fashion Handbags, Customers who specified annual blow-outs are already scheduled B., 3.286; Prado, Carolina, 3.286; Jewelry & Crafts Sawyer, Carlie M., 3.286; Vega, Serving Lunch: Tacos & Tamales Ariana, 3.143; Beebe, Rian J., Kelly Landscaping 3.143; Monreal, Adrian R., 3.143; Tamales to Go: $12/Dozen Call Darlene 989-6389 Kilby, Keaton E., 3.143; Carr, Greg Kelly, Owner Tyson J., 3.143; Taylor, Drew A., Cell - (208) 919-3364 3.143; and Furlott, Jacob R., 3.0 Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 15A Marsing Fire receives more than $3,500 from Hometown Heroes drive about the different types of fi re, Donation was fi rst he said. leg in ongoing “For us, that whole thing that Logans did was so nice to honor Logans Market all the guys,” Smit said. “The fi remen, it’s all volunteer. There’s promotion no one paid.” Percifi eld is one of two assistant A donation to the Marsing chiefs to Fire Chief Brion Fire Department last Wednesday Showalter. Russ Lindemann is capped the fi rst of a continuing also an assistant chief. fundraising effort by a local Hamilton said the fundraising store. will continue quarterly. Now Logans Market kicked off the through the end of the year, Hometown Heroes program in customer donations and proceeds July. Every three months a new from the sale of certain products batch of local heroes will be will be collected and given to the honored with a donation. Owyhee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Last Wednesday, Marsing Fire and Posse. That promotion began representatives including assistant Oct. 1 and includes proceeds from chief Jeff Percifi eld and fi remen the sale of brands such as Gold Dan Campbell and Pete Smit Medal fl our, Pompeian Olive Oil, accepted a check for $1,901.15 Pet evaporated milk, Best Foods from Logans Market owner mayonnaise, American Beauty Logan Hamilton and Marsing pasta, Jack Frost red plastic cups, store manager Vicki Green. Colgate toothpaste and Ghirardelli The check was only a portion baking chips. of the $3,537.50 raised in the Future promotions will target past three months. Community teachers and volunteer emergency donations totaled $1,636.35. Part of medical personnel. the Logans donation was $264.80 “We do feel strongly about from Associated Food Stores, supporting the local heroes who which kicked in 10 cents per item support us,” Hamilton said. of certain products that were sold Logans Market locations in the three-month span. in Filer and Vale, Ore., also Smit said the money will go participate in the Associated into an account to fund additional Food Stores campaign, supporting training for the 33-person volunteer like organizations in those From left: Marsing Fire Assistant Chief Jeff Percifi eld, Logans Market owner Logan Hamilton, Marsing fi re department. Training could communities, Hamilton said. store manager Vicki Green and volunteer fi refi ghters Pete Smit and Dan Campbell stand with the ceremonial include gaining more knowledge — JPB donation check. Marsing grad inducted into COSSA’s health students plan prestigious honor society Former Marsing High School be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi seminar to help at-risk teens valedictorian Deidrie Briggs has each year. A group of students studying Cindy Floyd said. dents are already on probation been inducted into the Honor Membership is by invitation healthcare will present a sym- The COSSA Regional Profes- for drug or alcohol use and many Society of Phi Kappa Phi. and requires nomination and posium about preventing risky sional Technical Center is located are around the substances in their Briggs, a sophomore studying approval by a chapter. behavior by teenagers. at 109 Penny Lane in Wilder. day-to-day home life. Biology at the University of Founded in 1897 at the The Canyon-Owyhee School The symposium will include “This is a way that we can give Idaho, is a 2012 graduate of University of Maine and Service Agency’s Health Occupa- guest speakers and presenters. them a hand up to get out of the Marsing High. headquartered in Baton Rouge, tions Students of America (HOSA) “We want to shed a positive cycle,” Floyd said. “Our students She is the daughter of Jim and La., Phi Kappa Phi has chapters chapter will hold the seminar from light on what we are doing here in the HOSA chapter have worked Muriel Briggs of Marsing. on more than 300 college and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. at COSSA,” Floyd said. “COSSA hard and are looking forward to Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s university campuses in North 8 as part of HOSA Week. serves students in a rural area our day.” oldest and most selective America and the Philippines. “We are putting on a schoolwide and many of them are from low- Floyd said several of the top- collegiate honor society for all Its mission is “To recognize symposium and exposing the out- income families, and this is their ics to be covered will be used by academic disciplines. and promote academic excellence comes of the risky behaviors teens last chance at getting a high the HOSA students during their Briggs is among approximately in all fi elds of higher education get involved in,” COSSA CNA school education.” statewide leadership conference 32,000 students, faculty, and to engage the community of and Health Occupations instructor Floyd said many COSSA stu- in April. professional staff and alumni to scholars in service to others.” Idaho 78 fl ood repair costs state agency $16,000 Work to repair fl ood damage spent on the emergency work to Idaho highway 78 near Rabbit triggered by Sept. 4 fl ooding. Creek was costly to the state. The damage occurred about Idaho Transportation 1.2 miles northwest of Murphy Department spokesman Reed at milepost 27.9. Silt, rock and Hollinshead said that the project debris driven by the September cost $16,000 in equipment rental floodwaters had plugged a 48- and material/personnel costs. inch culvert and buried it about A total of 500 man-hours were six feet below the surface. Page 16A Wednesday, October 30, 2013 THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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 sWWWTHEOWYHEEAVALANCHECOM email: [email protected] Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 17A Story Time outlines Red Ribbon Week Japan’s youth holidays Homedale Public Library these days. director Margaret Fujishin will There will be songs, crafts & step into the Story Time role snacks. Friday. For more information, call 337- As guest storyteller, Fujishin 4228 afternoons Monday through will read about Japan’s holidays. Saturday. “Girls’ and Boys’ Days” will be The Homedale Public Library read at 10:15 a.m. on Friday at the is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on library, 125 W. Owyhee Ave. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Fujishin will explain what each from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on day represents to families in Japan Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 and show some authentic gifts p.m. on Friday and from 1 p.m. that children would receive on to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Bruneau library stays open with volunteers gone to work for the Bruneau- Preschool Grand View School District. Events stretch over two weeks program may Erwin said another library Above: Homedale Middle School’s Idaho Drug Free Youth (IDFY) 2013-14 offi cers stand with their board member, Ginny Roeder, is advisors, from left, David Correa, advisor; eighth-grader Kaden Henry, representative; eighth-grader resume soon in the process of recruiting two Nallely Gonzalez, treasurer; seventh-grader Sophie Nash, secretary; eighth-grader Ashley Burks, other women to be leaders and the vice-president; eighth-grader Lauryn Fisher, president; and Brenda Reay, advisor. Students at the The Bruneau Valley Library program could restart soon. middle school and elementary school continue dress-up days this week as part of Red Ribbon Week. continues to operate with “I don’t know when it will Below: Bruneau Elementary School students ham it up near the Mountain Home Police Department’s volunteer help in the wake of start,” Erwin said. “It hinges on DARE Camaro during a Red Ribbon Week outing last week. Photo submitted by Brandi Lisle director Clara Morris’ death from whom we get and when they can injuries sustained in an Oct. 11 car start.” crash in Nevada. Erwin also said the Bruneau and Library board member Judy Beyond series will continue. That Erwin said that a longtime series brings in an informative volunteer has agreed to fill in speaker once a month for a free indefi nitely at the library, which luncheon program. is located at 32073 Ruth St., in “We do expect to continue the Bruneau. speaker program, though our The library’s Little Explorers grant funds run out in November,” preschool program has been on she said. hold because the two volunteers who led last year’s season have — JPB HHS band members launch sale of local apples The Homedale Farmers Market are selling boxes fi lled with 14 to season wrapped up Saturday, but 15 pounds of apples from Garrett the Homedale High School band Ranches for $12. continues its drive to get new Contact any band or color guard uniforms. member to place an order. The band and color guard have Orders also may be placed launched an apple sale to raise by contacting band boosters more money for the uniform president Denise Dixon at Find out What’s happening fund. 840-0440 or ddixon222@msn. Read Calendar each week APPLE SALE! Band and color guard members com. in the Avalanche Help the LAST CHANCE SALOON HHS BAND AND COLOR GUARD PURCHASE NEW UNIFORMS

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,!34#(!.#%3!,//.„7EST)DAHO„(/-%$!,% THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Page 18A Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Marsing Chamber details plans School menus plenty of lights on their vehicles of Trees fundraiser also will take Next month’s or fl oats. For more information, place during the Craft Bazaar. Homedale Elementary Oct. 30: Bean dip w/tortilla chips, nachos, cheese stick, veggies, call Green at 318-3982. There are several categories bazaar, parade pears Vendors interested in showing open in the Festival of Trees, Oct. 31: Fish nuggets, green beans, side salad, apple their wares at the Marsing Craft including donated and decorated kick off holidays Nov. 1: Stuffed crust pizza, salad, broccoli, pineapple Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 30 trees, table-toppers (centerpieces) Nov. 4: Corn dog, corn, side salad, peaches Marsing’s holiday activities should contact Green or call Susan and wreaths. Nov. 5: Grilled ham/cheese, tomato soup, celery sticks, grapes are starting to take shape after Watson at 896-5055. Prices vary The creations will go display Nov. 6: Orange chicken, steamed rice, peas, cucumbers, mandarin the latest Chamber of Commerce depending on the space a vendor is Nov. 18 either at the businesses oranges meeting. looking for. An 8-foot-by-10-foot sponsoring the entries or the The town’s business leaders space with an 8-foot table will cost Marsing Senior Center, Green met Thursday and hammered out $20. It’s $30 for two spaces and said. Homedale Middle details on a handful of events set $50 for three spaces. The entries will be displayed Oct. 30: Toasted cheese sandwich or rib-b-que, corn, grape tomatoes, for next month. Applications also can be picked during the bazaar on Nov. 30 the orange wedges Marsing’s Night Light Parade up at The Spot on Main Street. auction will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 31: Chicken or beef nuggets, broccoli, caulifl ower, mandarin and Christmas Tree Lighting will The bazaar will run from 10 Proceeds from the auction will oranges, cinnamon roll be held Saturday, Nov. 23, and a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the benefi t the senior center. Nov. 1: Pizza hot pocket or corn dog, salad, baby carrots, Jolyn Green said entries are being Phipps-Watson Marsing American For more information on the applesauce accepted now. There is no theme, Legion Community Center. festival of trees, call the senior Nov. 4: Chicken & noodles or popcorn chicken, baby carrots, grape but entrants are asked to have The Marsing Seniors’ Festival center at 896-4634. tomatoes, mixed fruit, goldfi sh crackers Nov. 5: Sloppy Joe or grilled chicken sandwich, tater tots, baked beans, pears Nov. 6: Mini corn dogs or ham/cheese hot pocket, green beans, side Engineering tests may affect salad, apple boaters, drivers at Idaho 51 bridge Homedale High Oct. 30: Lasagna w/French bread or rib-b-que, mixed veggies, salad Preparations to replace the 55- as crews drill at the abutments and to warn boaters of the potential bar, fruit choice year-old Idaho highway 51 bridge through the bridge deck and into hazard. Oct. 31: Nachos or corn dog, salad bar, fruit choice spanning the Snake River have the river foundation soils. Boise-based American Nov. 1: Crispito w/taco salad or hot pocket, corn, salad bar, fruit resulted in a partial lane closure Traffi c controls can be expected Geotechnics is carrying out choice through Nov. 15. during some of the daylight hours, the geotechnical studies. The Nov. 4: Pizza or ham/cheese sandwich, salad bar, fruit choice A private contractor has begun but both lanes will be open at company will use the results of Nov. 5: Chicken tenders or pork chops, scalloped potatoes, roll, geotechnical studies for the Idaho night. the testing to devise foundation salad bar, fruit choice Transportation Department. Drill casing may be left in design recommendations, which Nov. 6: Enchilada or hot pocket, salad bar, fruit choice The geotechnical subsurface the bridge deck overnight. The may include large-diameter driven investigations began Monday and casing may extend into the river, piles or drilled shafts. Marsing are scheduled through Nov. 15. but fl ashing warning lights will The existing 21-span bridge was Oct. 30: Hamburger or chicken nuggets & roll, potato wedges, salad One lane of the 609-foot bridge be attached to the casing about built in 1958. ITD has tentatively bar (6-12) will be closed during the studies four feet above the river surface scheduled reconstruction of the Oct. 31: Malibu chicken or fi sh taco, steamed carrots, pudding, bridge in 2016. Once rebuilt, the salad bar (6-12) bridge will consist of fi ve spans Nov. 4: Chicken fried steak or BBQ roasted chicken, mashed and will be located along the same potatoes, roll, buttered corn, salad bar (6-12) alignment as the existing bridge Nov. 5: Hot dogs, baked beans, egg roll & fried rice, green beans, that takes traffic to and from jello, salad bar (6-12) Block Supplements Owyhee and Elmore counties. 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FURNITURE & APPLIANCE of CALDWELL 307 South Kimball, Caldwell 459-0816 Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 19A VFW members refurbish aluminum can drop-off boxes Post 11065 uses proceeds for hall upkeep; student essay contests loom Some local military veterans Wilder. Marsing’s Dick Burman, have rebuilt aluminum can who has been the quartermaster collection sites and distributed to (treasurer) for 20 years, said the place in Marsing and Homedale. can drive has been continuous The Samuel C. Phillips III VFW for the past two decades and has Post 11065 has been cashing raised about $30,000. in aluminum cans to seed its Burman is an Army veteran building fund for 20 years. who served in Vietnam. The post, named for an Army The previous aluminum can sergeant from Homedale who collection station in Homedale was killed in Vietnam in 1967, was located in the Paul’s Market has stationed aluminum can parking lot. Past post commander receptacles in Homedale in the Merrill Tallman, another Marsing lot to the west of the commercial resident who served with the complex housing Bowen Parker Navy in World War II, said the Day CPAs, Russell C. Metcalf new bins have safety features Law Offices and Farm Bureau built in to discourage thieves. The Insurance. features include a padlocked door Mike Parker owns the ground, to retrieve the cans and a one-way and the VFW members said they opening to deposit cans. From left: Samuel C. Phillips III VFW Post 11065 Cmdr. Daniel Carlson (Navy, Vietnam), Quartermaster are grateful that he is allowing Burman and current Post Dick Burman (Army, Vietnam), VFW 11065 Ladies Auxiliary past president Mary Burman, and VFW Post them to place the bin on his 11065 Cmdr. Daniel Carlson, 11065 past commanders William Shaw (Air Force, Korean War era) and Merrill Tallman (Navy, World property. another Marsing resident, have War II) show off the next aluminum can collection bin in Homedale on Thursday. There are other collection bins been working on building new located in Marsing near the Blue receptacles. There will be another Wilder and Homedale. before moving the operation to high school students, respectively, Moon Barber Shop on Main Street one stationed at the Wilder grocery The Post 11065 hall in Wilder Logans Market in Marsing on also will be launched soon. and in the Wilder Grocery Store market and there also is a box in is available for rental, too. Nov. 9. For more information about the parking lot in Canyon County. Parma. VFW members will launch The annual Patriot’s Pen VFW, call Tallman at 899-4475, Proceeds from the can drives VFW Post 11065 welcomes their annual poppy sales at Paul’s and Voice of Democracy essay Carlson at 250-7780 or Burman at help run the Post 11065 building in veterans from Homedale, Marsing, Market in Homedale on Saturday contests, for middle school and 300-7078. — JPB World-renowned pianist to appear at Mtn. View church An internationally known songs and more than 5,000 where Jerry performs concerts concert pianist will give a arrangements. and Rachel works with AIDS performance Sunday at Mountain Jerry began his career in public victims and training youth peer View Church of the Nazarene. school music in Minnesota groups. They also work with Jerry Nelson has performed all followed by more than three humanitarian programs including over the world. He has teamed up decades arranging and directing economical water purifi cation and with Dino and Anthony Burger orchestra at Denver First Nazarene advanced education for promising and has accompanied such Church. youth. artists as Glen Campbell, Sandi Today, Jerry and his wife Patti, Tom Netherton and Steve Rachel are focused on a full-time For FAST results... The Joint Heirs bring their four-part harmonizing Southern gospel Amerson. concert career. try the to Homedale First Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Submitted photo He’ll give a concert at 10:30 Much of the proceeds of their a.m. Sunday at the Mountain View efforts enable occasional trips Classifieds! Church of the Nazarene, 26515 to the Congo and Zimbabwe Four-part harmony Ustick Road, Wilder. There is no admission charge, but a love GREENLEAF FRIENDS ACADEMY offering will be taken. gospel group visits As a composer, arranger, ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER conductor and studio producer, Nelson has conducted orchestras “CELEBRATING THE FRUITS OF HARVEST” from London and Tel Aviv to Homedale church Nashville and Los Angeles. His Friday, November 8, 2013 Adrian School District’s music and other instruments and signs creative touch appears on over 5:30-8:00 pm instructor will be among the alto and second soprano. 500 recorded projects working GFA lobby and gymnasium performers when the Joint Heirs Ruthie Fullerton sings alto and with sons Scott and Brad. His Come and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with Quartet performs Sunday at plays keyboard. She grew up in publishing and arranging efforts all the trimmings. Plenty of food and seating! Homedale First Presbyterian Cow Hollow in a large musical include several dozen original FRIDAY NIGHT!!! Church. family and is a songwriter and Tickets: $8.00 Adults $7.00 Seniors Lorene Van Corbach fi lls many accomplished arranger. $5.00 Children-under 12 roles for the group, which will be Stacey Nyborg from Vale, Ore., $25.00 Family performing southern gospel music is lead soprano. at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, Orville Balzer, known as O.B., th 320 N. 6 St. W., Homedale. founded the group in 1991. He The concert is free, but a love is billed as the group’s baritone, offering will be accepted. humorist, driver, and public Friday, November 8th The Joint Heirs are based out information man. He jokes, 9:00am to 8:30 pm of Fruitland and travel throughout “the others pay me not to play Saturday, November 9th 9:00 am to 3 pm Southwest Idaho, Northern an instrument.” O.B.’s wife Nevada and Eastern Oregon Karen lends her talent as sound Come do your Christmas singing a mix of southern gospel, technician. shopping early! Enjoy many clever and beautifully made items by local vendors and artisans: crafts, blan- country gospel, bluegrass gospel For more information, call kets, jewelry, artwork, foods, and traditional hymns in four-part Homedale First Presbyterian music, toys, and much, much more.

harmony. pastor Marianne Paul at (208) 372- ENJOY A HOMEMADE MEAL AT OUR FOOD Van Corbach arranges music for 5011 or the Joint Heirs Ministries BOOTHS ON SATURDAY! the group. She also plays keyboards at (208) 707-1029. Jerry Nelson Page 20A Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Above: Homedale Police Sgt. Mike McFetridge, center, tries to sort out what happened Friday after a non-injury accident on Market Road west of U.S. Highway 95. Left: The impact of the crash fl attened one of the front tires on this beet truck. No one injured when Jeep pulls in front of beet truck a driver’s license. Both drivers cited in Friday morning The impact of the wreck crash outside Homedale damaged the left side of the Cherokee, shattering a window and Now Serving Owyhee County and surrounding communities! Two drivers were cited Friday McFetridge cited 83-year-old leaving debris on the roadway. morning after a farm truck loaded David Garren of Parma for failing The farm truck, a 1980 Mack #/--%2#)!,s2%3)$%.4)!, with sugarbeets rear-ended a Jeep to yield to the farm truck when truck owned by Homedale-based #!20%4s!2%!25'3s50(/,34%29 Cherokee. he pulled his 1998 Jeep Grand Nashco Farms Inc., incurred a 4),%'2/54s!)2$5#43 There were no injuries in the Cherokee on to Market Road. broken right front tire and damage accident that occurred on Market The 40-year-old beet truck to is bumper and the lower portion   s   Road just west of U.S. Highway driver, who gave his name as of the cab. It had to be towed from 95 sometime before 11 a.m. Francisco Jimenez-Gonzalez, the scene. www.freedomcleaningservicesinc.com Homedale Police Sgt. Mike was cited for failure to purchase — JPB PPageage 112B2B P Pageage 22BB Marsing football ends Trojans’ frosh-soph year with victory Avalanche Sports wins volleyball title

COMMENTARY, PAGES 6-7B WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013 LEGALS AND CLASSIFIEDS, PAGES 8-11B Historic home game

Homedale High School cross country’s 3A state meet qualifi ers include, from left, Riley Portwood, Kathryn Thatcher and District III meet placers Maya Correa (eighth) and Cole Hungate (champion). Photo by Machele Randall Hungate wins district

Sophomore quarterback Lawsen Matteson and his Homedale High School football teammates are cross country crown the fi rst Trojans in a decade to play host to a state playoff game. Oct. 4, according to Athletic.net. Four Trojans During the girls’ 3A District III heading for fi nal, Trojans sophomore Maya Homedale gears up for fi rst Correa fi nished second in 21:37. 3A state meet She will also move on to the state meet, which takes place Saturday home playoff game since ’03 Cole Hungate, the 3A District at Freeman Park in Idaho Falls. III cross country champion, leads He best time this season is a 21- th little recognition, and the cheer/ a contingent of four Homedale minute run at the West Park Open Trojans football’s 37 conference band always do a great job get- High School athletes into the in Nampa, which ranks her 21st title earns Bell bash ting the team ready to play,” state meet. among the state’s 3A athletes. Holtry said. A junior, Hungate ran a 17- The 3A girls state championship Homedale High School foot- “We just want to encourage The Trojans (7-1) play the minute, 36-second fi ve-kilometer race starts at 1:30 p.m., and the ball’s most recent golden age the whole town to come out District IV No. 3, Filer (2-6), race over the McCain Middle boys’ race will end the day at isn’t so long ago that you can and support our kids,” he said. which fi nished second in Mon- School course to win the boys’ 2:30 p.m. call the principals ghosts, but “It should be an exciting night, day’s three-way Kansas City individual championship for During the district final, those who built the legacy will and I want the whole town to be tiebreaker to decide the dis- the reinstated Trojans program Hungate was 32 seconds faster be watching Friday night. a part of it.” trict’s second and third seeds. coached by Heidi Ankeny. than Alex Eells, a senior who And, Trojans’ fi fth-year coach A pep rally was expected, but Filer lost its first playoff Hungate’s time was 23 seconds was part of Parma’s district Matt Holtry hopes, the rest of no details were fi nalized before game to Buhl, which had beaten off his season-best time during the championship team. Weiser will the town’s residents also will press time. Kimberly. Oct. 16 Winston Tilzey West Park also fi eld a team at the 3A state turn out as Homedale plays its One thing is certain, though: Filer, which won its last two Open in Nampa. His 17:13 that meet as district runner-up. fi rst home state playoff game It will be a spirited event. day ranks 19th among the state’s Homedale junior Riley in a decade. “The players have earned a –– See Playoff, page 3B 3A runners and is the best by a 3A Portwood finished seventh in District III athlete this season. 19:06. He qualifi ed for the state Luke Brogan, a Bear Lake meet as one of the three highest- ““WeWe jjustust wwantant ttoo eencouragencourage tthehe wwholehole ttownown ttoo senior, has the state’s best 3A time finishing runners not affiliated ccomeome ooutut aandnd ssupportupport oourur kkids.ids. IItt sshouldhould bbee aann this season, running a 15:26 at the American Falls Invitational on –– See District, page 2B eexcitingxciting nnight,ight, aandnd I wwantant tthehe wwholehole ttownown ttoo bbee a ppartart ooff iit.”t.” — MMattatt HoltryHoltry Marsing’s Herrera HHomedaleomedale ffootballootball ccoachoach qualifi es for 2A state Ofelia Herrera is Marsing High was the 26th-fastest result among Trojans blank Payette in SRV fi nale School’s lone representative in the 2A girls this season, will compete Leslie put an exclamation 2A state championship at 1 p.m. Friday in the Josh Tolmie trucks point on the Trojans’ first meet for cross country. 2A state fi nal for girls at to 138 yards, two TDs shutout of the season The senior finished Freeman Park in Idaho when he returned Payette eighth overall during Falls. The old saw is defense wins championships, quarterback Aaron Murdock’s Thursday’s 2A District Teammate Caitlyn and Homedale High School has proven that point interception 39 yards for the III girls’ championship Line, a sophomore, this football season. game’s fi nal touchdown with race at Celebration Park finished 24th in The Trojans’ performance in a 34-0 3A Snake 6 minutes, 26 seconds left. in Melba. 23:40.94. River Valley conference fi nale win over Payette, Homedale (7-1 overall, 4-0 Herrera ran a personal- Melba won the girls’ however, may have sent a message that the in 3A SRV) limited Payette Trojans won’t be content with just a conference to 121 total yards and forced best 21-minute, 35.34- district team title behind Nathan Leslie second race and had the individual champion title as the 3A state playoffs open at Deward Bell four turnovers. Blake Patton Ofelia Herrera third-fastest time among Sierra Manzer, who ran Stadium on Friday night. and Jakobee Osborn recovered fumbles, and athletes not affiliated with the a 19:30.41. Four of Melba’s fi ve Nathan Leslie logged Homedale’s third Talon Freelove picked off Jonathan Herrera in the top two teams, which qualifi ed in scoring runners fi nished in the top interception return for a touchdown this season whole for the state meet. seven, and Anysja Manzer was in the Trojans rout on the Pirates’ fi eld. –– See Finale, page 3B Herrera, whose time Thursday runner-up at 19:58.22. Page 2B Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Sports

Back row, from left: Freshman Vany Mata, sophomore Madi Fisher, freshman Carlie Sawyer and sophomore Rian Beebe Front row, from left: Assistant coach Diana Asumendi, sophomores Elizabeth Vargus, Hailee Martell, Homedale junior Liset Llamas, freshmen Megan Maxwell, Diana Contreras, Kirsten Egurrola, sophomore Nathaly Jimenez Riley Portwood and coach Erica Dines. makes his way along Submitted photo the 5-kilometer course Thursday at McCain Middle Homedale’s frosh-soph wins School in Payette. Photo by Machele conference volleyball title Randall Revenge meant a championship tournament championship. ished tied for the 3A SRV regular- √ District: State fi nal runs for the Homedale High School The Trojans entered the one-day, season lead with Fruitland. The frosh-soph volleyball team. single-elimination tournament on Trojans beat the Grizzlies in their set for Idaho Falls Saturday The squad, led by first-year Oct. 21 in Parma as the top seed other meeting and both teams fi n- From Page 1B Parma and Weiser also fi nished coach Erica Dines, swept Fruit- because they had swept Fruitland ished conference play at 7-1. with the fi rst- and second-place fi rst and second, respectively, in land, 25-14, 25-15 to avenge its in two sets during one of their two Homedale reached last week’s teams. the girls’ team competition. only loss of the season and win the regular-season meetings. conference fi nal with a 25-12, 25- Fruitland’s Joshua Richins, Other HHS boys’ finishers 3A Snake River Valley conference Homedale (11-1 overall) fi n- 13 victory over Parma. a sophomore who fi nished fi fth included junior Kincade Kincheloe overall, is the other individual (21st, 21:27), freshman Ryan heading to the state meet. Randall (24th, 21:43), sophomore Homedale senior Kathryn Benny Schamber (27th, 22:13) and Thatcher was the second seniors Caleb Oviedo (28th, 22:27) individual qualifi er for the state and Adam Hotchkiss (31st, 23:25). meet after running a sixth-place On the girls’ side, sophomore time of 23:41. Jenny Bautista was 19th at 28:18. %FD<;8C<1IFA8EJ Athlete of the Week HOMEDALE OWYHEE AUTO SUPPLY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER J. Edward Perkins, Jr. D.C. 337-4668 337-4900 Cole Hungate, jr., cross country

The Play — Hungate continued a stellar season for the Trojans’ reinstated BOISE - NAMPA - HOMEDALE cross country team, winning the 3A District III boys’ championship Thurs- day at McCain Middle School in Payette. Hungate’s victory in 17 minutes, 337-3142 337-3271 36 seconds highlighted a day in which four Homedale athletes qualified for the 3A state championship meet in Idaho Falls.

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Clockwise from above: The Rimrock High School football team’s seniors pose with their coaches after the team’s 26-24 win over Greenleaf Friends Academy earlier this season. Bottom: Stetson Gilbert and Jasper Lowe. Top: Head coach Alex Meyers, Ramon Salinas, Torsten Pearson, Glenn Olsen and assistant coach Bije Lowe. Ramon Salinas (79) lines up against Idaho City during Friday’s Senior Night game. Zai Lowe watches the Wildcats’ offense prior to a play Friday night in Bruneau. Submitted photos Trojans hold Payette JV scoreless until fourth quarter Homedale High School’s junior varsity 2 minutes, 42 seconds left in the game. end of the fi rst quarter and a safety when and Caleb Meligan ran for a 15-yard score football fi nale wasn’t as close as the score The 75 yards accounted for more than a Trojans’ defenders nailed Pirates punter about 5½ minutes later. may indicate. third of Payette’s 203 yards total offense. Leon Baruth fi ve yards behind the line on Jacob Furlott didn’t score a touchdown, The Trojans beat Payette, 21-8, in the last Six of the Pirates’ 13 fi rst downs came in a fourth-down play with seven minutes but he racked up 175 yards on 21 carries to 3A Snake River Valley conference game the fourth quarter. left in the half. help Homedale maintain control. of the season for both teams Thursday at None of that could deter the Trojans from Homedale erupted for two touchdowns Daniel Stansell led the defense with Deward Bell Stadium. their seventh consecutive victory. in the fourth quarter before Burke led Pay- seven tackles and an assist, while Dylan Homedale (7-1 overall, 4-0 in confer- Homedale owned an 8-0 halftime lead ette on its only scoring drive. Burks and Amos Aguilera each had six ence) held a 21-0 lead until the Pirates behind Jake Deal’s 17-yard scoring strike Deal scored on a one-yard plunge with tackles and an assist. mounted a 75-yard drive and scored with to Chase Martell 2½ minutes before the 8 minutes, 59 seconds left in the game, Martell picked off a Payette pass. √ Playoff: Trojans awaiting word on who opening-round visitor will be From Page 1B playoffs let alone host them.” season and to host some playoff that there was going to be high children on the 2013 team, but regular-season games, beat Kim- A victory Friday would give games,” Holtry said. expectations of me and my staff support and encouragement also berly to claim the third seed. Homedale another home game in “Our frame of mind is to focus going into this season, and that is has come from the state champi- Considering Homedale comes the quarterfi nals. Like Friday’s on one game at a time realizing part of the reason I interviewed ons of the 1990s. into the playoffs as a conference opener, it’s diffi cult to pinpoint each week is the most important for the position. “Kenny Thomas, who was champion for the fi rst time since an opponent until after the fi rst week of the season.” “I always set our expectations on (the 1997 team that won 2003 (the 37th title in school his- round is over. Similarly, getting Homedale to high and we work towards being Homedale’s last state title), calls tory) and the fi rst game on the Regardless of the opponent, one next level is Job No. 1 for Holtry champions every day.” me and texts me on a daily basis road to a state title is at home, the thing that HHS fans have come to and his staff. High expectations go with the and is always saying how he would opponent probably isn’t nearly as expect is that the Trojans’ coach- “When I took the position fi ve territory in Homedale, but Holtry love nothing more than to walk important as the moment. ing staff is ready for whatever years ago I told the interview said the community, the players’ into the gym at the high school and “The kids are happy and they lies ahead. committee that I wanted to bring parents and the past champions see a new football state champion- are excited about the opportunity “As a staff, we are excited for Homedale back to the champion- have been nothing but supportive ship banner,” Holtry said. that they have in front of them,” the community and for the pro- ship level that I remembered when during the 2013 campaign. The Trojans are four wins away Holtry said. “They realize it’s not gram. It’s been far too long for I was growing up in the Vallivue Members of the state champi- from that reality. every year you get to be in the Homedale to see a championship School District,” he said. “I knew onship teams from the 1980s have — JPB

√ Finale: Matteson tosses two TDs; Cornejo gets four PATs Let our readers know From Page 1B He scored on a fi ve-yard run four game after missing wide right on the What’s second quarter to set up the fi rst of Josh minutes into the third quarter. fi rst kick, which came at the end of happening Tolmie’s two rushing touchdowns and a Fellow sophomore Lawsen Matteson, Homedale’s 13-play, 75-yard fi rst drive Get in the Calendar. 20-0 Homedale lead 17 seconds before the quarterback whose father also was of the game. Submit information halftime. a championship QB with Homedale, Leslie logged seven tackles and Tolmie had his best outing of the fi red touchdown passes to Leslie and two assists to round out his defensive on fund-raisers, dances, season. Lane Sale. performance. meetings or special The sophomore, whose father and Matteson hit Sale for a 12-yard TD in Luke Flaming and Colton Grimm events. uncle both played for HHS title teams, the fi rst quarter then found Leslie with a had five tackles each, with Grimm turned in another workhorse night. He fi ve-yard pass in the second quarter. sacking Murdock in the third quarter. Call (208) 337-4681 rushed for 138 yards and two short Jovan Cornejo rallied to kick his Tolmie had four tackles and two for details touchdowns on 29 carries. fi nal four point-after attempts of the assists. — JPB Josh Tolmie Page 4B Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Sports HMS volleyball A teams wrap up A re-run: Second to Parma again The Homedale Middle School with three losses and three wins eighth-grade volleyball A team each.” found itself in a familiar setting In 2013, the Trojans (9-3) this year. reached the 3A Snake River “We’ve battled back and forth Valley conference championship with Parma for the last two match and lost to the Panthers. seasons, coming up just short at Johnson is optimistic about the tournament time,” coach Shannon future, however. Johnson said. “This is a very talented, athletic “Parma’s only losses (in that team, and they have been a lot time) have come from Homedale, of fun to coach,” she said. “I’m and we now share an even win- excited to follow these girls when loss record against each other they get into high school.” Homedale Middle School’s eighth-grade volleyball A team included: Back row, from left: Gabby Martell, Ashley Burks, Jessica Evans, Dakota Kelly and coach Shannon Johnson. Middle row, from left: Allison Shenk, Lainey Johnson, Lyndsey Salutregui and Ember Christensen. Front row, from left: Lindsey Burks, Lauryn Fisher and Kendall Nash. Not pictured: Abbi Evans, who assisted with team bonding as part of her senior project at Homedale High School. Submitted photo Red-hot seventh-graders cool, fall short of crown Homedale Middle School’s the second time in four days that perfect season came to a grinding Homedale and Fruitland had met. halt in the seventh-grade postsea- The Trojans went on the road son conference tournament. and beat the Grizzlies, 25-12, But coach Heidi Nash sees 25-18, on Oct. 8 before ending nothing but potential from the the regular season with a 25-12, Trojans’ A squad in the wake of a 25-14 home win over Parma on 25-22, 25-19 loss to Weiser in the Oct. 10. 3A Snake River Valley conference In the championship match tournament fi nal. against Weiser, Homedale’s usu- “Overall, we had an excellent ally solid serving game faltered. season,” she said. “The girls The team that served close to 90 improved a lot and are playing percent during its 10-match win- volleyball at a very high level for ning streak was shackled with a seventh-graders. 75 percent success rate against “I expect great things from the Wildcats. them in the future.” “We hadn’t faced much com- Although they had to settle for petition in season play, and we the runner-up slot in the postsea- weren’t as mentally tough as we son, the Trojans rolled into the needed to be in that last game,” 3A SRV tournament as the top Nash said. “It’s all about learning seed with a 10-0 record. They and growing, and that’s exactly Homedale Middle School’s seventh-grade volleyball A team included, from left, Alex Grant, Courtney began the Oct. 12 tournament, what we’re doing. VanWinkle, Paige Carter, Amaya Carter, Josey Hall, Sophia Nash and Olivia Cardenas. Photo submitted held in Parma, with a 25-17, 25- “The sting of this loss will serve by Leslie Nash 10 victory over Fruitland. It was us well in the future.” Next week: A look at how HMS’ B team fared in 2013

Jordan Valley, Adrian continue their rivalry Jordan Valley High School’s football team played host to Adrian in a junior varsity game Friday afternoon. No fi nal score or statistics were reported. The Antelopes’ varsity team concludes its season Friday at home against Harper/Huntington with a 7 p.m. kickoff, while Jordan Valley ends its JV season at home Friday afternoon against Crane. Left: Jordan Valley’s Lee Stanford takes down an Adrian ballcarrier. Right: Ben Telleria, the Mustangs’ only senior, outruns two Antelopes’ defenders during Friday’s rivalry game. Photos by Tara Echave Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 5B Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago November 2, 1988 October 31, 1963 November 1, 1873

Craig not sure about park status for the Owyhees Homedale crushes Notus 46-0 in SRV-B encounter THE CENTENNIAL. OFFICE OF THE WOMEN’S The merit of a national park designation for the Owyhees Homedale, scoring in every period, crushed Notus 46 CENTENNIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, is something Rep. Larry Craig has not taken a stand on. to 0 in a Snake River Valley B League game played here PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16, 1873 “The national park designation would give them some Friday night. Mrs. W. J. Hill. – Dear Madam: You have been environmental protection while providing recreation for Bruising Glen Kushlan, Homedale fullback, was the unanimously elected the member of our Women’s Executive many. However, I currently feel there are some other powerhouse for the home team as he tallied 24 points. Committee for Idaho, and we shall be glad to know as areas that would provide Idahoans with more recreational Homedale scored 19 points in the fourth quarter after soon as possible that you are willing to unite with us in opportunities that need to be looked at fi rst,” Craig said scoring 7 in the fi rst, 12 in the second and six in the third. our National undertaking. Our hope is to form committees during an informal meet-the-public breakfast at Owyhee Kushlan scored on runs of 80, 50, 28 and 10 yards. of women in every available spot in the United States. Lanes and Restaurant, Thursday. Tony Maher ran for a touchdown after catching a long Through your aid, we hope to form them in Idaho. These Craig, who is no stranger to the Owyhees, said he has pass from Kushlan. Kenny Kushlan scored with a pass Committees will be formed fi rst with a view to obtaining worked closely with ranchers having diffi culty with the from Bill Cegnar for the extra points. subscriptions to Centennial stock. When we women have Bureau of Land Management over grazing in the wilderness The victory gives the Homedale Trojans a 4-2 record suffi ciently demonstrated our ability to furnish material aid study areas. for the season and 3-1 in conference play. for the exhibition, we shall ask for space in the Exhibition Contrary to what his opponent, Jeanne Givens, says, Craig building for the exhibition of anything that will be found doesn’t feel he is out of step with his constituents. Succor Creek bridge now open on Highway 19 worthy from the brain or hand of women -- and the work of Traffi c on highway 19 west of Homedale is being routed these Committees will then be to obtain such articles, and to Second Homedale man gets his moose; 41½-inch rack over the new Succor Creek bridge this week. aid you in discriminating which can fi tly be exhibited. In a little over a month Jerry Cobley has become the The huge pipes laid in the creek last spring for a You will be at the head of the whole work in Idaho, and second Homedale resident to fulfi ll a once-in-a-lifetime temporary crossing are being removed and trucked away will represent Idaho. Committees in Idaho will report to occurrence – he got his moose. by the state highway department. you, and you to the central point, Philadelphia. Cobley, like Jerry Nestor who got his bull moose Sept. Approaches to the new bridge have been built, using The method of organization will be optional with 14, got his moose near Elk City. heavy rock and gravel as fi ll material. Surface material is yourself. We stand ready to aid you should you desire it. He got a “big” bull moose with a 10- and 11-point rack now being hauled from the Snell gravel pit about a mile The price of one share of stock is ten dollars. Twenty that measured 41½ inches across at the Fish & Game check north of the bridge site, where crushed gravel has been per cent must be paid at the time of subscription, and the station at Horseshoe Bend. piled. rest in 29 per cent installments, three months apart. Interest Cobley, who was hunting with his son, Jesse, saw his “big” Metal railings have been installed on the bridge, and are will be allowed on all subscriptions (at the rate of six per bull moose at a distance of about 150 yards. He passed up six being painted. Hard surfacing of the bridge approaches is cent per annum) up to January 1st, 1876. It is hoped that all others on two different hunting trips early this season. planned, weather permitting. moneys subscribed will be returned to the subscriber if the The moose was packed out by the Cobleys on their four- Exhibition is a success -- and its success depends on the wheelers for six miles. Previously, Cobley has always packed Race develops for mayor in Tuesday’s city election active interest of each one of us. by horse, so this was a new experience for him. Since it Mayor Orville Soper, a candidate for re-election in next I forward to you to-day such printed mailer as will throw was Jesse’s fi rst hunt, it will defi nitely be one that he will Tuesday’s city election, will be contested for the post by light on our work here, and cordially invite you, in the name remember for the rest of this life. Dale Jackson, whose petition of nomination was fi led last of the Committee, to be one with us. Like Nestor, Cobley’s moose kill will be a once-in-a- week shortly before the deadline, according to Kenneth Very truly and respectfully yours, E. D. GILLESPIE, lifetime experience under Idaho law. He will never be Downing, city clerk. President Women’s Centennial Executive Committee. eligible to participate in an Idaho drawing for a permit to No contests were listed for the offi ce of councilman From the above, it will be seen that the junior partner hunt a moose. Even had he come home without one, he where three men fi led their petitions. Both Vern Davis of the AVALANCHE has been appointed a member of would not be eligible to participate in another state moose and Harold Johnson, present councilmen by appointment the Women’s Centennial Executive Committee. This drawing for another 10 years. fi led for re-election, and were joined by George Murray, appointment is highly honorable to the recipient and Due to warm weather, the Cobleys worked hard to get who seeks the post held by Wade Nichols, who declined complimentary to Silver City. Mrs. Hill has accepted the their moose out as quickly as possible, and had it in a locker to run again. Murray and Davis seek four-year terms and appointment, and will, at an early day, announce a plan of in Elk City that night. Johnson a two-year term. action in the premise. Upon her will devolve the important Because of the size of the moose, the Cobleys are having Mr. Soper has completed over four years as mayor, work of organizing local committees throughout the the moose mounted. having been elected in April 1959, and again in April 1961. Territory, and, as chief of the, she will be held responsible Before that he served a four-year term as councilman, being for the success of the effort expected from the ladies Ida Burt enjoys working with people; elected in April 1955. He unsuccessfully ran for mayor in of Idaho. It will be the duty of the local Committees to being an EMT just one role she plays April 1957 against Joe Eiguren, who was re-elected. collect specimens, more especially representing the various A resolution to do something different each year has led Mr. Jackson was appointed to the city council in interests and capabilities of the women of our Territory, Ida Burt to become an emergency medical technician and September 1954, and in a race for mayor the next spring and subscriptions to the stock of the Centennial Board of president of the Homedale Ambulance Association. was defeated by Les Carter. Finance. Burt, a native of American Fork, Utah, was raised and He also ran unsuccessfully for mayor in April 1959, LOCAL MINING RECORD. We took a trip among the spent 40 years in Reno, Nev., before moving to Homedale against Orville Soper, and later joined in an unsuccessful mines on War Eagle Mountain this week, and found the six years ago. About that time, she said, her father, Lloyd attempt by Roy Martin, a council candidate, to have prospect decidedly fl attering. The utmost activity prevails Boone of Fargo, was ill and her husband, Robert, had just the election set aside by the district court on grounds of in every branch of mining, and we do not hesitate to predict got a health retirement from Southern Pacifi c Railroad where “Irregularity.” that our camp will see better times this winter than ever he had been an engineer. Paul Zatica is the only holdover councilman. A sample before. The richness and permanence of our principal Since they already owned a house in Homedale, the Burts ballot of candidates and terms of offi ce is printed elsewhere mines is now thoroughly demonstrated, which has inspired decided to move here. in this issue. confi dence at home, and established for our camp a good Finding herself in a new community, Burt decided that for reputation abroad. her to be able to get to know the community and its residents Return from trip covering nearly 6,000 miles EMPIRE – Superintendent Hoyt is still driving the 1st he should do something different each year. Mr. and Mrs. J.J. King returned last Tuesday from a 5½ 2d, 3d and 4th level drifts north with all possible dispatch, The former keno supervisor took a job at a packing shed weeks’ trip that took them 5,987 miles. They visited in and will commence sinking for the 5th level about the fi rst the fi rst year. Next she was a volunteer for the Mercy House Colorado, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, of next month. Although no stoping is being done yet, the in Nampa for abused women and children. She still handles Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. ore house is full of ore taken out of the drifts, and it is the the Crisis Line and works as a volunteer for them. Mr. King attended his World War I company reunion opinion of good judges that it will pay over $100 per ton. In 1984 she decided she would like to work as a cook in of the 90th Division in El Reno, Okla., Sept. 22. They Improvements have been made on the ore house, and to the a restaurant and got a job at the bowling alley. There she also visited sisters and families and friends in Oklahoma main building a large shed has been added in which to store was able to meet more people still “as it is the local meeting while there. timbers for winter use. place.” In Missouri they visited his brother and wife, Mr. and GLENBROOK. Judge Martin & Co. have erected a stone While working there, she saw an ad that volunteers were Mrs. A. King in St. Louis. Mr. King was seriously ill in castle over their main shaft, where they will “live, move and needed for the ambulance service. So in 1985 she became the hospital in St. Louis. He passed away last Wednesday, have their being” this winter. The Judge will also keep his an EMT. At fi rst she was on the day shift, so got a lot of the day the Kings returned home. Among others visited law offi ce there. The shaft is 30 feet deep, and substantially calls. “I’ll do it until I’m too old to do it. I’m just sorry that were Mrs. King’s father and sisters in Michigan, Kansas timbered. The ledge continues rich, and the owners of the I didn’t get into it when I was younger,” she said. and Colorado. Glenbrook can scarcely fail in making a “home stake.” Page 6B Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Commentary

Baxter Black, DVM Jon P. Brown, managing editor Eyes on Owyhee On the News reporting, small-town style edge of Earlier this month during National Newspaper Week, it Downum to yours truly, who was somewhere on the was outlined how community newspapers are the source California side of the Sierras pulling an empty trailer and for information about milestones enjoyed and endured by putting in (hopefully) the last trip of moving my mother common sense your neighbors. to this beautiful area. That really was only half the story. Yes, another California transplant, but let’s focus here. With apologies to the memory of Paul Harvey, and now Apparently within three minutes of Owyhee County here’s the rest of the story: emergency dispatch learning of the downed plane, the Rattlesnakes The community members not only are the stories that Avalanche also knew because of those two calls involving you’ll read in The Owyhee Avalanche; a lot of times, they Zatica and Downum. bring the stories to the Avalanche. Next up was trying to fi gure out how the county’s news on the border And it goes beyond FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, coaches source — and its one reporter 400-some-odd miles away and just proud parents reporting their good news. from the scene in the mountains of California at some rest “Rattlesnakes on the Border.” Some of you might think Case in point was news that a downed plane had stop called Gold Run on westbound Interstate 80 — was this is another grim tale about the cartels and gunfi ghts in been found in a fi eld south of Homedale on Saturday going to cover what could be a huge story. the Mexican border states. It’s not. morning. And, yes, use a 10-year-old cell phone with a battery that Most all of roads coming north to connect with the The story turned out less dramatic than it could have is as reliable as a hydroelectric plant in the Sahara. freeway have a manned border patrol checkpoint. The been as no one was injured in what appeared to be a pilot It’s in times like these that the editor of a small weekly object is to deter illegal immigrants and drug smuggling. ditching a troubled plane rather than make headlines for a newspaper covering a vast area understands what A good deal of the borderland is ranching country. Two more spectacular piece of news. community news is. young day-work cowboys had been helping gather cows. But a plane on its belly regardless of the preceding A quick phone call to a helpful Owyhee County They put in a good day and were headed home. circumstances is news, and The Owyhee Avalanche was the dispatcher confi rmed that a plane was down. She didn’t Devon was drivin’, and twilight was still hangin’ on as fi rst news agency on the scene for one simple reason: have much other information because Homedale Police they headed north on Arizona Highway 191. His compadré The community. Sgt. Mike McFetridge had only been dispatched minutes was Duke. They hung out a lot. Each was ridin’ colts for Specifi cally, a network of telephone calls from Paul’s whoever needed it and somehow made the payments … Market executive Steve Zatica to City Councilman Dave — See News reporting Page 7B Duke on his rent and Devon on his truck. They were livin’ the cowboy dream, which is to be able to support yourself your entire life without ever having to get a job! They also collected live rattlesnakes for a herpetologist. He paid $20 Sen. Mike Crapo live, $5 dead but with the head intact. Although they were a team, Devon was ophidiophobic … skert of snakes! He held the bag. Sure’nuf, down 191, there in the headlights they saw a From Washington rattler crossing the road. Devon was going purty fast as they whizzed by, but Duke said, “Did you see that, Dev, he musta been 15 feet long, probably got 30 to 40 rattles! Despite developments, more work I never seen one so big! Less it was the one that got loose in your cab that time. ’Member? We had to fi sh him out against domestic violence needed from behind the seat. Dang near got kilt!” This month, during Domestic Violence Awareness reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Devon kept his eyes on the road and his foot on the gas. Month, many are coming together to remember the for another five years. I partnered with Sen. Patrick Rasslin’ snakes in broad daylight was bad enough, much lives lost to domestic violence, recognize survivors and Leahy (D-Vt.) in authoring the VAWA reauthorization less trying to do it in the dark. collaborate with others working to raise awareness and legislation to strengthen programs and policies meant “Man,” whined Duke, “Ol’ Doc might even pay us provide resources for victims. The efforts of many across to prevent domestic and sexual violence and ensure more ’cause it’s so big! Whattya say? Think we better turn our nation are helping to make progress in ending this continued services for victims of domestic violence and around afore we git too far gone … there’s still time. Long intolerable violence in our communities, and we must sexual assault. as he was it might take him twenty minutes to cross the continue to build on these accomplishments. The law includes new and vital protections for all victims road! Whatya think? Whatya think? Whatya think!” Idahoans have dedicated considerable time and resources of domestic violence, seeks to reduce the backlog of “Alright!” Said Devon. He slammed on the brakes, to keeping fellow Idahoans safe. The National Network untested rape kits throughout the country, provides needed fi shtailed, reversed direction and peeled out like a scalded To End Domestic Violence reported in its 2012 National assistance to law enforcement in prosecuting sexual assault tomcat! He barely noticed the line of fl uorescent cones Census of Domestic Violence Services that, in one 24- crimes and assists investigations into human traffi cking down the middle of the road directing drivers to bear to hour period, 688 victims of domestic violence and their crimes. Additionally, the law provides for the consolidation the right. The three border patrol agents had their quiet children in communities across Idaho received life-saving of programs to reduce administrative costs and duplication evening shattered! You can imagine what they thought … services from local domestic violence organizations. In and adds new accountability measures to help ensure that smugglers on their way north suddenly realizing their GPS this same 24-hour period, 255 domestic violence hotline VAWA funds are used more effectively. went dreadfully wrong? Giant prison spotlights glared, 17 calls from Idahoans were answered and 420 individuals Enactment of this law and the resources it provides was Border Patrol vehicles cranked up, threw gravel, red lights received training in domestic violence prevention and made possible because of the ongoing efforts of many fl ashing, and sirens blaring in hot pursuit! early intervention. prevention advocates and victims of crime in Idaho and It took them two minutes to have our cowboys pulled Through the help of the many organizations and across the country. I commend all those who work hard over. The big bullhorn was directing them to stay in their individuals determined to assist victims and prevent to end this violence. Because of these efforts, progress is vehicle. violence, considerable achievements are being realized. being made, but we have more work ahead. “Lemme handle this,” said Duke. However, we have more progress to make. According to Through continuous efforts to connect victims to “Don’t move a muscle,” warned Devon. the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, domestic violence assistance, advance prevention and “Ah, what the heck, they can’t take this seriously,” 12 fatalities related to domestic violence have occurred encourage kindness toward others, including teaching said Duke as he opened the passenger door and stepped in Idaho this year alone — an increase of two deaths youth about healthy and safe relationships, we can continue out. “Lissen, offi cers, I kin explain, see we were huntin’ compared to last year’s fatalities. Additionally, the 2012 to make progress in the effort to end domestic violence. rattlesnakes and … ” National Census of Domestic Violence Services indicated Thank you to the many across Idaho and the nation who “Look at your shirt,” said Devon, a-word-at-a-time. that there are unmet requests for emergency shelter, are working to further this goal. Duke did. There were three red dots between the pocket housing, transportation, childcare and legal representation snaps. services because of limited resources. — Republican Mike Crapo is Idaho’s senior member of While work continues to close this gap, an important the U.S. Senate. Crapo is in his third six-year term and — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com for tool to end domestic violence was restored. Earlier this has served in the Senate since 1999. Prior to that, he was more features and to purchase Baxter Black merchandise, year, Congress enacted into law bipartisan legislation a three-term Idaho Second District congressman. including his rodeo novel “Ride, Cowboy, Ride! 8 Seconds Ain’t That Long,” other books and DVDs. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 7B Commentary Financial management Owning Section 8 rental property has pros and cons Dear Dave, The bad news is that some brother as our real estate agent. that things aren’t working. Ask I have some rental properties, Section 8 folks have a real He’s just starting out in the to be released from the exclusive and the government would like entitlement mentality, and can business and working two jobs, buyer’s agreement, and wish him to turn a couple into low-income be unreasonable to deal with on but it’s been fi ve or six months the best with his new career. Make housing. Is this a good idea, or some issues. It’s also really hard and he hasn’t helped us fi nd a sure to let him know you love and should I fi nd my own tenant? to get them out of the property house. On top of this, we signed respect him, but that the situation — Marvin once they’ve taken up residence. an exclusive buyer’s agreement with his multiple jobs, and the fact Of course, not all people who with him. We’re worried about that you’ve made no progress in Dear Marvin, participate in this program are the agreement, how he’ll react all this time, means you need to In these types of situations, like this. But you’ll run across and our family’s reaction if we fi re go in another direction. you’re generally talking about your share of rough folks, him. Do you have any advice? Hopefully, he’ll understand. Section 8 housing. This means irrespective of their race or the — Andrea Maybe your family will be government-subsidized rent, area of the country. More than reasonable, too. But those are and the person living there is in anything, it’s the impact of the Dear Andrea, things you can’t really control. a lower income bracket. I put of economic situations surrounding I think you’ve given him a fair Whether they want to behave few of my properties on Section their lives. DAVE Says chance. Under the circumstances, like mature adults, or little kids 8 years ago, when I fi rst started Another piece of bad news BY$AVE2AMSEYsWWWDAVESAYSORG he should be willing to release pitching a fi t, is up to them! out in the real estate business. is that the government puts lots you from the exclusive buyer’s — Dave I can tell you from personal of stringent conditions on the that program today. If it were contract. I know he’s your experience, it’s a good news/bad property. That wasn’t so diffi cult me, I’d just go find my own brother, and that makes things — Dave Ramsey has authored news scenario. for me, because I always kept my tenants. I know some things have kind of emotional. You might get four New York Times best-selling If you own a property in a places in really good shape. But probably changed since my time some fl ak from the rest of your books: Financial Peace, More lower-income neighborhood, if you go this route, I promise in the program. But if it’s like family, too. But guess what? It’s Than Enough, The Total Money and you put it into the Section 8 you’ll come across all kinds of most things that are government- none of their business. What are Makeover and EntreLeadership. subsidized housing program, the guidelines and regulations, some managed, the change hasn’t been you supposed to do, stay in a bad The Dave Ramsey Show is heard good news is that you’ll always of which are silly and not very for the better! deal just because you’re related? by more than 5 million listeners get paid. This is because the federal realistic. — Dave I don’t think so! each week on more than 500 radio government sends you your money. I got tired of the Section 8 No, you and your husband need stations. Follow Dave on Twitter Unfortunately, the good news experience pretty quickly, and Dear Dave, to sit down with your brother and at @DaveRamsey and on the web pretty well ends right there. I don’t own any property in My husband and I hired my let him know in a gentle way at daveramsey.com. Americans for Limited Government Repealing income tax amendment a good start toward change by Rick Manning is one of the most pernicious infl uences stopping any real learned has done nothing except increase the coercive Tax reform is likely to be one of the hot-button topics in reform of the tax system as they scramble for competitive power of the federal government. As has been seen in the months ahead as politicians on both sides of the aisle advantages for their client’s using the tax code as their recent months, that power has been used to attack and grapple with how to make the federal income tax system weapon. stifl e political speech, and there has been nothing done to fl atter, fairer and less complicated. This corporate rent-seeking is pervasive as Big Wind prevent this abuse from continuing to occur. The tax code itself has been altered, fi xed, reformed, and other renewable energy lobbyists urge Congress to In 1819, Daniel Webster, one of America’s great orators fl attened, expanded and criticized since it was created in subsidize their industries through tax credits, investment argued in the landmark McCollough v. Maryland case 1913 by Constitutional Amendment, now it just may be fi rm lobbyists push back and forth whether the capital gains that, “An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a time to get rid of the income tax altogether as a failed, tax rate should differ for real estate and equities, and even power to destroy.” progressive experiment. charities demand that the tax code subsidize gifts. Webster’s admonition is no less true today than it was Congress and whoever occupies the White House goes This wash, rinse, repeat cycle of tax reform is nothing almost 200 years ago. through the reform kabuki dance every generation with more than a battle between interests for special advantage The federal government will always maintain the power grand promises of taxpayers being able to do their taxes on with members of Congress and the president picking the to tax, however, repealing its power to tax income will, for a form that fi ts on a postcard and the like, while an entire winners and losers, all the while garnering signifi cant a while, diminish its power to destroy those who oppose lobbying industry gently undercuts these efforts to ensure campaign cash for their efforts. the politically connected. that their breaks are sustained. It is time for a new way. In the months and years ahead, our nation’s survival Truth be told, it is, on some levels, a good thing that It is time for bold action. depends upon ripping the D.C. culture of corruption out different interests lobby and inform Congress about the It is time to repeal the 16th Amendment to the Constitution, by its roots. Repealing the 16th amendment would be a benefi ts of their relative interests so legislators gain some ending the income tax entirely and force Congress to very good start. understanding about how the private-sector economy collect revenue in other ways. — Rick Manning (@rmanning957) is the vice president actually works. One hundred years ago, the income tax constitutional of public policy and communications for Americans for But, the tax industrial complex in our nation’s Capitol amendment was an experiment that America has long since Limited Government. √ News reporting: Community’s assistance gets airplane story to readers From Page 6B morning to make the trip to the scene. In the end, the news from the scene was pleasant, earlier and was still en route to the scene. Don Collingwood, owner of Highway 95 Storage and save for the insurance angle for the plane’s owner, Next: How to get eyes on the scene to fi nd out how bad U-Haul, also alerted the Avalanche of the situation with probably. the situation could be. a photograph. No one was hurt, law enforcement was able to do its Homedale-area resident Gregg Garrett, whom the Finally, a phone call to Homedale Police Chief Jeff job, and the story was handled thanks to the cooperation Avalanche has relied on for years for fantastic photographic Eidemiller to get in touch with any law enforcement that of three arms of the fourth estate in small-town Idaho coverage of Homedale High School athletics, was by some may be there. Saturday was Jeff’s day off — until the — the community, cooperative law enforcement and the stroke of luck available at a moment’s notice on a Saturday phone rang. local paper. Letter to the editor submission deadline is noon Friday Send to [email protected] Call (208) 337-4681, ext. 102 for more information Page 8B Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Public notices

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL SAMPLE BALLOT SAMPLE BALLOT ELECTION CITY OF HOMEDALE CITY OF MARSING CITY OF HOMEDALE OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: NOVEMBER 5, 2013 NOVEMBER 5, 2013 That the general election to be held in and for the City of Homedale, INSTRUCTIONS: Vote for such candidate(s) as you desire by placing an X in the small square at the right of the INSTRUCTIONS: Vote for such candidate(s) as you desire by placing an X in the small square at the right of the Idaho will be held on Tuesday, name(s), or by writing in the name(s) of the person(s) you desire to vote for, and place an X in the square at the right name(s), or by writing in the name(s) of the person(s) you desire to vote for, and place an X in the square at the right of their name. of their name. November 5, 2013. The election will be held to elect the following offi ces for the specifi ed terms: CANDIDATES FOR CITY OF HOMEDALE CANDIDATES FOR CITY OF MARSING Two Council Members with four year terms each; The offi ce of Mayor for a term of four years. FOR MAYOR FOR COUNCIL MEMBER On Election Day, the polls will Four Year Term Four Year Term (Vote for One) (Vote for Two) be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following designated James Ferdinand.……………………………………………………… precinct polling places: Dave Downum………………………………………………………… Cory L. Percifield…..…………………………………………………………… Homedale City Hall, 31 W. Harold Wilson…………………………………………………………………... Wyoming Ave., Homedale, Aron Streibel…….....…………………………………………………………… Idaho Gheen Christoffersen II…………………………………………………………. …………….....…………………. Senior Citizen Center, 224 W...... (Write-In) Idaho Ave., Homedale, Idaho (Write-In) Angela Barkell, Owyhee …………….....…………………. County Clerk (Write-In) 10/30/13 FOR COUNCIL MEMBER Four Year Term NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL (Vote for Two) ELECTION Samuel E. Page…….. ………………………………………………………….. CITY OF MARSING Perry M. Chadez ……………………………………………………………….. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the general election to be held Vonnie Harkins…………………………………………………………………. in and for the City of Marsing, Kimberly Jo Murray……………………………………………………………. Idaho will be held on Tuesday, Christopher Ormond……………………………………………………………. November 5, 2013. The election SAMPLE BALLOT will be held to elect the following …………….....…………………. CITY OF GRAND VIEW offi ces for the specifi ed terms: (Write-In) Two Council Members with OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO four year terms each; The offi ce of …………….....…………………. NOVEMBER 5, 2013 (Write-In) Mayor for a term of four years. INSTRUCTIONS: Vote for such candidate(s) as you desire by placing an X in the small square at the right of the On Election Day, the polls will name(s), or by writing in the name(s) of the person(s) you desire to vote for, and place an X in the square at the right of their name. be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 OFFICIAL BALLOT p.m. at the following designated BRUNEAU FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT precinct polling places: OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO Precinct CANDIDATES FOR CITY OF GRAND VIEW Owyhee County Extension NOVEMBER 5, 2013 No.______Offi ce, 238 Eighth Avenue West, FOR MAYOR Marsing, Idaho Four Year Term Community Center, 126 2nd OFFICIAL BALLOT (Vote for One) Street North, Marsing, Idaho BRUNEAU FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Angela Barkell, Owyhee OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO Opal Ward..…………………………………………………………… County Clerk NOVEMBER 5, 2013 10/30/13 INSTRUCTIONS: To vote in favor of the permanent override levy, place an X in the square at the right of the words ...... “IN FAVOR OF.” To vote against the permanent override levy, place an X in the square at the right of the word (Write-In) “AGAINST.” If you change your mind, tear, or make a mistake on this ballot, request a new ballot from an election NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL worker. FOR COUNCIL MEMBER ELECTION Four Year Term CITY OF GRAND VIEW BRUNEAU FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO (Vote for One) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: TO LEVY A PERMANENT OVERRIDE LEVY That the general election to be Rebecca Sue Boldman ………………………………………………………….. held in and for the City of Grand To authorize and empower the Bruneau Fire Protection District commissioners to levy a property View, Idaho will be held on tax increase, per Idaho Code §63-802(g), by a permanent override levy in the amount of Ten James V. Burnett ……………………………………………………………….. Tuesday, November 5, 2013. The Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per year for the rental of one space in the Bruneau QRU building for equipment storage and Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per year for an increase in …………….....…………………. election will be held to elect the department affairs expense, for a total of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) per year. following offi ces for the specifi ed (Write-In) terms: IN FAVOR OF a permanent levy increase in the amount One Council Member with of $15,000.00 per year ...... FOR COUNCIL MEMBER a four year term; One Council AGAINST a permanent levy increase in the amount Two Year Term Member with a two year term; of $15,000.00 per year ...... (Vote for Two) The offi ce of Mayor for a term of four years. Linda Araujo ….………………………………………………………. On Election Day, the polls will NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Marie Hipwell…………………………………………………………………… be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 CASE NO. CV2013-3062-H SALE IN THE DISTRICT COURT Idaho Code 45-1506 Today’s …………….....…………………. p.m. at the following designated (Write-In) precinct polling place: OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL date: October 1, 2013 File No.: Eastern Owyhee Library, 520 DISTRICT OF 7233.24789 Sale date and time …………….....…………………. Boise Ave Grand View, Idaho THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN (local time): February 5, 2014 (Write-In) Angela Barkell, Owyhee AND FOR THE COUNTY OF at 11:00 AM Sale location: in County Clerk OWYHEE the lobby of the Owyhee County 10/30/13 IN THE MATTER OF THE Courthouse, 20381 State Highway check. For further information warranty or covenant of any kind. ESTATE OF RALPH O. KNIGHT, 78, Murphy, Idaho 83650 Property write or call the Successor Trustee (TS# 7233.24789) 1002.257826- NOTICE OF RURAL FIRE Deceased. address: 1 Mile North North at the address or telephone number File No. PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Canal Road Marsing, ID 83639 provided above. Basis of default: 10/23,30;11/6,13/13 ELECTION FOR BRUNEAU that PATRICIA R. KNIGHT Successor Trustee: Northwest failure to make payments when RURAL FIRE DISTRICT has been appointed personal Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho due. Please take notice that the NOTICE IS HEREBY representative of the above-named Corporation P.O. Box 997 Successor Trustee will sell at GIVEN: That the election to be decedent. All persons having Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586- public auction to the highest held in and for The Bruneau Rural claims against the decedent or the 1900 Deed of Trust information bidder for certified funds or Rubber Fire Protection District will be estate are required to preset their Original grantor: Randy E. equivalent the property described held on Tuesday, November 5, claims within four months after Hanson and Heather M. Hanson, above. The property address is 2013. The election will be for a the date of the fi rst publication of Husband and Wife Original identified to comply with IC Stamps permanent override levy of fi fteen this Notice or said claims will be trustee: Pioneer Title Company 60-113 but is not warranted to thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per forever barred. Original benefi ciary: Washington be correct. The property’s legal year for equipment storage and Claims must be presented to Mutual Bank Recording date: description is: That part of the SW Made to order department affairs expense. the personal representative of 02/18/2003 Recorder’s instrument 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 33, Township On Election Day, the polls will the estate at the Law Offi ces of number: 242537 County: Owyhee 3 North, Range 4 West of The be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 Maybon, PLLC, 1013 Fillmore Sum owing on the obligation: as Boise Meridian, lying North The p.m. at the following designated St., Caldwell, ID 83605, and fi led of October 1, 2013: $44,813.86 and East of the Gem Irrigation precinct polling place: with the Clerk of the Court. Because of interest, late charges, District “C” Canal. The sale is Owyhee Bruneau Valley Library, DATED this 10th day of October, and other charges that may vary subject to conditions, rules and 32073 Ruth Street, Bruneau, 2013 from day to day, the amount due procedures as described at the Avalanche Idaho 83604 /s/Shawn C. Maybon, Attorney on the day you pay may be greater. sale and which can be reviewed Angela Barkell, Owyhee for the Personal Representative Hence, if you pay the amount at www.northwesttrustee.com or 337-4681 County Clerk 10/16,23,30/13 shown above, an adjustment may USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale 10/30/13 be necessary after we receive your is made without representation, Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 9B Public notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S interest, costs and expenses the obligation thereunder or in or insurance, trustee fees, and being a portion of the following: In SALE actually incurred in enforcing this sale, and trustee’s fees and/ any attorneys’ fees and court costs Township 2 South, Range 2 West, T.S. No. 005868-ID Parcel the obligation thereunder or in or reasonable attorney’s fees as arising from or associated with Boise Meridian, Owyhee County, No. RP B0020021009AA this sale, and trustee’s fees and/ authorized in the Note, Deed of benefi ciaries effort to protect and Idaho Section 15: Northwest On 2/18/2014, at 11:00 AM or reasonable attorney’s fees as Trust or as allowed under Idaho preserve its security must be cured Quarter lying westerly of State (recognized local time), In the authorized in the Note, Deed of Law. All delinquent amounts are as a condition of reinstatement. Highway 78 as now constructed. lobby of the Owyhee County Trust or as allowed under Idaho now due, together with accruing By reason of the default, the The Trustee has no knowledge Courthouse, 20381 Highway 78, Law. All delinquent amounts are late charges, interest, unpaid benefi ciary has declared all sums of a more particular description Murphy, ID 83650, in the County now due, together with accruing and accruing taxes, assessments, owing on the obligation secured of the above referenced real of Owyhee, State of Idaho, ELISA late charges, interest, unpaid trustee’s fees, attorney fees and by the trust deed immediately due property, but for purposes of MAGNUSON, ESQ., a member and accruing taxes, assessments, any amounts advanced to protect and payable, those sums being compliance with Idaho Code of the State Bar of Idaho, of trustee’s fees, attorney fees and the security associated with the the following, to wit: $35,430.63 Section 60-113, the Trustee has PITE DUNCAN, LLP, as trustee, any amounts advanced to protect Deed of Trust described herein as with interest thereon at the rate of been informed that the address will sell at public auction, to the the security associated with the provided under the Note, Deed of 11.625% beginning on Dec, 2012 of: 19309 STATE HIGHWAY highest bidder, for cash, in lawful Deed of Trust described herein as Trust and as allowed under Idaho , plus late charges, until paid; plus 78, MURPHY, IDAHO 83650, money of the United States, all provided under the Note, Deed of Law. DATED: 10/16/13 Signature/ prior accrued late charges; plus FORMERLY KNOWN AS 19447 payable at the time of sale, the Trust and as allowed under Idaho By: ELISA MAGNUSON, ESQ. advances of $480.63, together STATE HWY 78, MURPHY, ID following described real property, Law. ELISA MAGNUSON, ESQ., A-4422712 with title expenses, costs, trustee’s 83650, is commonly associated situated in the County of Owyhee, a member of the State Bar of 10/30;11/6,13,20/13 fees and attorneys’ fee incurred with said real property. Said State of Idaho, and described Idaho, of PITE DUNCAN, LLP, herein by reason of said default; sale will be made without as follows, to wit: Lot(s) 9 and DATED: 10/11/13 Signature/ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S and any further sums advanced by covenant or warranty, express 10 of Block 21 of the Revised By: Elisa Magnuson, Esq., SALE the benefi ciary for the protection or implied, regarding title, Townsite of Butte, now the City A-4422264 Reference is made to that of the above described real possession or encumbrances to of Marsing, Owyhee County, 10/30;11/6,13,20/13 certain trust deed made by property and its interest therein. satisfy the obligation secured Idaho, according to the offi cial Ronald L. Rogers and Rosa B. Whereof, notice is hereby given by and pursuant to the power plat thereof on fi le and of record NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Rogers, Grantor(s), to Pioneer that Glogowski Law Firm, PLLC, of sale conferred in the Deed of in the offi ce of the Recorder for SALE Title Company, trustee, in favor of the undersigned trustee will on Trust executed by ROBERT L. Owyhee County, Idaho. AND A T.S. No. 1327413-1 Parcel No. Washington Mutual Bank, fsb, as 01/17/2014 at the hour of 11:00, WIDGER AND ELEANOR D. part of Government Lot 6, Section RP008600010030A On 2/20/2014, benefi ciary, recorded 11/05/1997, am, at front steps of the Owyhee WIDGER, HUSBAND AND 34, Township 3 North, Range at 31:00 AM (recognized local in the Records of Owyhee County, County Courthouse, 20381 State WIFE as Grantor, to PIONEER 4 West, Boise Meridian, more time), In the lobby of the Owyhee Idaho as Instrument No. 223240, Hwy 78, Murphy, ID 83650 sell TITLE COMPANY OF CANYON particularly described to-wit: County Courthouse, 20381 which was subsequently assigned at public auction to the highest COUNTY as Trustee, for the COMMENCING at the Southwest Highway 78, Murphy, ID 83650, to US Bank, NA, as trustee on bidder for cash the interest in benefi t and security of CENTEX corner of Government Lot 6, in the County of Owyhee, ELISA behalf of Newcastle Investment the said described real property HOME EQUITY COMPANY, Section 34, Township 3 North, MAGNUSON, ESQ., as trustee, Trust 2011-MH1 on 08/13/2013 which the grantor had or had LLC as Beneficiary, dated Range 4 West, Boise Meridian; will sell at public auction, to under Instrument No. 281697, power to convey at the time of 2/17/2004, recorded 2/23/2004, thence South 90 degrees 00’ the highest bidder, for cash, and Glogowski Law Firm, PLLC the execution by him of the said as Instrument No. 246821, offi cial East 197.84 feet, along the South in lawful money of the United being the successor trustee, trust deed, together with any records of Owyhee County, Idaho. line of Government Lot 6, to States, all payable at the time of covering the following described interest which the grantor or his Please note: The above named the Westerly corner of Lot 10 sale, the following described real real property situated in the above- successors in interest acquired Grantors are named to comply of Block 21 of Butte Plat of property, situated in the County mentioned county and state, to after the execution of said trust with Idaho Code Section 45- Marsing, Idaho, the INITIAL of Owyhee, State of Idaho, and wit: APN: RP01S03W143150A/ deed, to satisfy the foregoing 1506(4)(a); no representation is POINT of this description; thence described as follows, to wit: MH01S03W143150A; A parcel of obligations thereby secured and made that they are, or are not, North 56 degrees 33’ East 123.5 LOT 3, BLOCK 1 OF PURDOM land being a portion of the West the costs and expenses of sale, presently responsible for the feet; thence South 33 degrees HILLS SUBDIVISION, Half of the Northwest Quarter of including a reasonable charge obligation. The default for which 27’ East 52.80 feet, along the OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO, Section 14, Township 1 South, by the trustee. Notice is further this sale is to be made is the Southwesterly right of way of the ACCORDING TO THE Range 3 West, Boise Meridian, given that any person named failure to make monthly payments Oregon Shortline Railroad; thence OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF Owyhee County, Idaho and more in IRC 45-1506 has the right to when due from 6/1/2012 and all South 56 degrees 33’ West 43.58 FILED AS INSTRUMENT particularly described as follows: have the foreclosure proceeding subsequent monthly payments feet, to the point on the said South NO. 217651, RECORDS OF BEGINNING at an aluminum cap dismissed and the trust deed thereafter, including installments line; thence North 90 degrees 00’ OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO. marking the Northwest corner of reinstated by payment to the of principal, interest, impounds, West 95.78 feet to the INITIAL The Trustee has no knowledge of said Section 14; thence along the benefi ciary of the entire amount advances, plus any charges POINT of this description. The a more particular description of Westerly boundary of said West then due (other than such portion lawfully due under the note Trustee has no knowledge of a the above referenced real property, Half of the Northwest Quarter of said principal as would not then secured by the aforementioned more particular description of the but for purposes of compliance of Section 14, South 00° 37’50” be due had no default occurred), Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust above referenced real property, with Idaho Code Section 60-113, West 1335.94 feet to a brass cap together with the costs, trustee’s and as allowed under Idaho but for purposes of compliance the Trustee has been informed marking the North 1/16th corner and attorney’s fees and curing any Law. The sum owing on the with Idaho Code Section 60-113, that the address of: 2377 LOWER South.15/South.14, also being the other default complained of in the obligation secured by said Deed the Trustee has been informed POND LN, HOMEDALE, ID REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; Notice of Default by tendering the of Trust is $87,864.55, including that the address of: 218 1ST 83628, is commonly associated thence continuing South 00° performance required under the interest, costs and expenses AVE W, MARSING, IDAHO with said real property. Said sale 37’50” West 333.99 feet to an obligation or trust deed, at any actually incurred in enforcing 83639, is commonly associated will be made without covenant iron pin; thence South 89° 22’31” time prior to fi ve days before the the obligation thereunder or in with said real property. Said sale or warranty, express or implied, East 662.73 feet to an iron pin; date last set for sale. If the Trustee this sale, and trustee’s fees and/ will be made without covenant regarding title, possession or thence North 00° 39’50” East is unable to convey title for any or reasonable attorney’s fees as or warranty, express or implied, encumbrances to satisfy the 333.70 feet to an iron pin; thence reason, the successful bidder’s authorized in the Note, Deed of regarding title, possession or obligation secured by and pursuant North 89° 21’02” West (formerly sole and exclusive remedy shall Trust or as allowed under Idaho encumbrances to satisfy the to the power of sale conferred in South 89° 20’40” East) 662.92 be the return of monies paid to the Law. All delinquent amounts are obligation secured by and pursuant the Deed of Trust executed by feet to the REAL POINT OF Trustee, and the successful bidder now due, together with accruing to the power of sale conferred in PATRIC J SHIPPY AND NOVA J BEGINNING; Commonly known shall have no further recourse. late charges, interest, unpaid the Deed of Trust executed by SHIPPY HUSBAND AND WIFE as 12751 Rocky Top Lane, Melba, DATED: 09/12/13 By Katrina and accruing taxes, assessments, ELLEN GAIL BOATMAN AN as Grantor, to PIONEER TITLE ID 83641. Both the benefi ciary Glogowski, Glogowski Law trustee’s fees, attorney fees and UNMARRIED WOMAN as COMPANY OF CANYON and the trustee have elected to sell Firm, PLLC, 506 2nd Ave Ste any amounts advanced to protect Grantor, to ALLIANCE TITLE COUNTY, INC as Trustee, for the the said real property to satisfy 2600, Seattle, WA 98104 (206) the security associated with the and ESCROW CORPORATION benefi t and security of NATIONAL the obligations secured by said 903-9966 Deed of Trust described herein as as Trustee, for the benefit and CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION trust deed and notice has been 10/23,30;11/6,13/13 provided under the Note, Deed of security of NATIONAL CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BANK recorded pursuant to section IRC Trust and as allowed under Idaho MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF as Benefi ciary, dated 9/9/2008, 45-1505 (3): the default for which NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Law. ELISA MAGNUSON, NATIONAL CITY BANK as recorded 9/19/2008, as Instrument the foreclosure is made is the SALE ESQ., a member of the State Bar Beneficiary, dated 5/19/2009, No. 266279, offi cial records of grantor’s failure to make payments T.S. No. 00145-ID Parcel No. RP of Idaho, of PITE DUNCAN LLP recorded 5/29/2009, as Instrument Owyhee County, Idaho. Please as follows: Delinquent Payments 001600010210 A On 2/20/2014, DATED: 10/16/13 Signature/By: No. 268298, offi cial records of note: The above named Grantors From Dec, 2012 thru Sept, 2013 at 11:00 AM (recognized local Elisa Magnuson A-4422704 Owyhee County, Idaho. Please are named to comply with Idaho of $413.19 ( variable payment time), In the lobby of the Owyhee 10/30;11/6,13,20/13 note: The above named Grantors Code Section 45-1506(4)(a): amounts) each for a total of County Courthouse, 20381 are named to comply with Idaho no representation is made that $4729.07; late charges of $35.00; Highway 78, Murphy, ID 83650, Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); they are, or are not, presently Insurance Charges of $480.63; and in the County of Owyhee, ELISA no representation is made that responsible for the obligation. estimated benefi ciary advances of MAGNUSON, ESQ., a member they are, or are not, presently The default for which this sale is $3500.00 for a total of $8744.70. of the State Bar of Idaho, of responsible for the obligation. to be made is the failure to make * This amount is estimated and PITE DUNCAN LLP, as trustee, The default for which this sale is monthly payments when due needs to be confi rmed prior to the will sell at public auction, to the to be made is the failure to make from 1/1/2011 and all subsequent submission of a payment as regular highest bidder, for cash, in lawful monthly payments when due monthly payments thereafter, monthly payments, advances money of the United States, ail from 4/1/2013 and all subsequent including installments of principal, and other charges continue to payable at the time of sale, the monthly payments thereafter, interest, impounds, advances, accrue during the pendency of this following described real property, including installments of principal, plus any charges lawfully due notice. Installment of principal situated in the County of Owyhee, interest, impounds, advances, under the note secured by the and interest plus impounds and/ State of Idaho, and described as plus any charges lawfully due aforementioned Deed of Trust, or advances which became due follows, to wit: Lot 21, Block 1 as under the note secured by the Deed of Trust and as allowed under on Dec, 2012 plus amounts that shown on the offi cial plat of White aforementioned Deed of Trust, Idaho Law. The sum owing on the are due or may become due for Horse Estates Subdivision, fi led Deed of Trust and as allowed under obligation secured by said Deed the following: late charges, September 13, 2005 as Instrument Idaho Law. The sum owing on the of Trust is $204,240.45, including delinquent property taxes, No. 253380, in the offi cial records obligation secured by said Deed interest, costs and expenses insurance premiums, advances of Owyhee County, Idaho. Said of Trust is $77,146.96, including actually incurred in enforcing made on senior liens, taxes and/ land is formerly described as Page 10B Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Owyhee County Church Directory Public

Golden Gate Baptist Church Our Lady of Tears Church Wilder Silver City Pastor Robert Potter, Jr., CLP 2012 Mass Schedule - Corner of Second and "B" Streets the following Sundays Church time is 11:00 am on Sunday June 10 @ 1pm • July 22 @ Noon notices Call (208) 880-4308 for information August 12 @ Noon • Sept. 2 @ 1pm All are welcome! For more information, call St. Paul's Church, Nampa 466-7031 SUMMARY STATEMENT - REVENUE & EXPENDITURES 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR ALL FUNDS Iglesia Misionera Biblica Knight Community Church Crossroads Assembly of God PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT No. 364 Homedale Grand View Wilder Pastor Silverio Cardenas Jr. Pastor Ivan Shetler Pastors Ron & Martha 132 E Owyhee • 337-5975 630 Idaho Street Hwy 19 & 95, 482-7644 Servicios: Mar - 7pm - Oracion Sunday School 10am 208-834-2639 ALL FUNDS Mier - 7pm Predicacion Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday School 9:30am Budget Actual Dom - 10am Esc. Dom y 6pm Worship Service 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6pm REVENUES "Una Iglesia Diferente." Wed. Bible Study 7pm Beginning Balances 210,305.00 203,322.00 Local Tax Revenue 9,358.00 9,255.00 Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Assembly of God Church Other Local 3,000.00 4,438.00 Homedale Friends Community Church Caldwell 15 West Montana, 337-4458 Wilder - Homedale 1122 W. Linden St. County Revenue - - Pastor George Greenwood 17434 Hwy 95, 337-3464 459-3653 State Revenue 159,298.00 189,819.00 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30am Mass: Federal Revenue 13,404.00 17,654.00 Worship Services: 10:45 am Sundays Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Transfers In 13,963.00 11,363.00 Sunday Evening Service 6:00pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 5:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am Wed. Bible Study 7:00pm Wednesday CLC: 3:15 pm Spanish Mass: Saturday 7:00 pm Other Sources - 2,784.00 Spanish Mass: Sunday Noon Totals$ 409,328.00 $ 438,635.00

Budget Actual Chapel of Hope EXPENDITURES Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Hope House, Marsing Homedale Look for the Blue Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Salaries 83,602.00 76,346.00 337-4248 Homedale South Bruneau Hwy at the Hope House Benefits 37,299.00 37,604.00 Sunday Services 10am Welcoming Families, especially those with 708 West Idaho Ave 337-4112 Purchased Services 85,429.00 82,937.00 Pastor Sean Rippey special needs children. Bishop Travis Kraupp Adult and Children Sunday School 9-9:45am Keith Croft, Pastor 880-2767 Bishop Robert T. Christensen Supplies & Materials 11,528.00 5,728.00 Visitors Always Welcome! Jake & Alisha Henrioulle, Youth Pastors Sunday 1st Ward 1pm Capital Outlay 6,818.00 3,554.00 Call Church for Prayer requests Sunday 2nd Ward 9am 761-6747 Debt Retirement - - Sunday Services at 10 am Insurance & Judgments 4,650.00 - Transfers (net) 13,963.00 11,363.00 Wilder Church of God Contingency Reserve 9,223.00 - Homedale Baptist Church Mountain View Church of the Nazarene Unappropriated Balances 156,816.00 221,103.00 Homedale Wilder Wiilder 205 A St. E, 469-7698 212 S. 1st W. 26515 Ustick Road Pastor Ray Gerthung Totals$ 409,328.00 $ 438,635.00 841-0190 337-3151 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School 10am-11am Sunday School 9:30 Sunday Service 11am The undersigned certify that this is a true and correct report of the financial condition of Sunday Worship 11am-Noon Worship 10:30 Sunday Eve. 6:00pm the PLEASANT VALLEY School District. Wednesday Evening 7pm Adult & Youth Bible Class: Wednesday 7:00 Wed. Eve. 7:00pm Pastor James Huls pm Rosa Maria Lowry Rosa Maria Lowry, Clerk MARSING APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY Iglesia Evangelica Asamblea Apostolica de Marsing Wilder 107 W. Main • Marsing, Idaho SUMMARY STATEMENT Pastor Jose Gutierrez 317 3rd st., REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES - ALL FUNDS 208-461-9016 or 880-6172 Pastor Ramiro Reyes JULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013 Sunday School 10:00 am 10 am Sunday School JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 365 Sunday Service 1 pm • Wednesday 11 am Service BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW Service 7 pm 482-7484 Bilingual Services/Español REVENUES BUDGET ACTUAL Bilingual Beginning Balance $ 156,892 $ 7761 Local Revenue 1,152,478 1,153,276 State Revenue 2,695,979 2,718,246 Federal Revenue 604,973 572,216 Christian Church Bible Missionary Church Assembly of God Church Homedale Homedale Marsing Other Revenue/Transfers 12,482 0 110 W. Montana, 337-3626 West Idaho, 337-3425 139 Kerry, 965-1650 TOTALS $ 4,622,804 $ 4,451,499 Pastor Maurice Jones Pastor Ron Franklin Pastor Rick Sherrow EXPENDITURES Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday School 10am Sunday School 10am Salaries $ 1,870,909 $ 1,783,059 Church school 9:45 Worship 11am Sunday Worship 11am & 6 pm Sunday Evening 7pm Benefi ts 600,497 505,239 Wednesday Evening 7:30 Purchased Services 1,042,525 928,785 Supplies & Materials 314,727 247,398 Capital Objects 177,539 37,058 Lizard Butte Baptist Church Nazarene Church Trinity Holiness Church Debt Retirement 360,472 360,472 Marsing Marsing Homedale Insurance & Judgments 12,482 0 Pastor David London Pastor Bill O'Connor 119 N. Main Contingency 199,828 0 116 4th Ave. W., 859-2059 896-4184 Pastor Samuel Page Unappropriated Balances 0 589,292 Sunday worship: 12 2nd Avenue West 337-5021 TOTALS $ 4,622,804 $ 4,451,499 Morning: 11am-Noon• Evening: 6-7pm Sunday School 10am Sunday school 10 am-10:55am Worship Services - Sunday 11am and 6pm Sunday Morning Worship 11am Copies of the school district budget and the annual report are Wednesday evening 6pm-7pm Sunday School - 9:45am Sunday Evening 7pm available for public inspection in the administrative offi ces of the Mid Week TLC Groups Thursday Evening 7:30pm school district or in the offi ce of the clerk of the district. 10/30/13

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Vision Community Church United Methodist Church Marsing Marsing Wilder 215 3rd Ave. West, 896-4151 221 West Main Marsing, Idaho Corner of 4th St. & B Ave. Sunday 1st Ward, 9:00 a.m. 208-896-5407 880-8751 Bishop Jensen Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Pastor Dave Raines Sunday 2nd Ward, 12:30 p.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Services 9:30am Bishop Parry Adult, Kids & Youth Meetings Wed. 7:00 p.m.

Calvary Holiness Church Seventh Day Adventist First Presbyterian Church Wilder Homedale Homedale Corner of 3rd St. & B Ave. 16613 Garnet Rd., 320 N. 6th W., 337-3060 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 649-5280 Pastor Marianne Paul Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Worship 11am Sunday School 11am Wednesday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Mtg. 7:00 pm Food Pantry Open Fridays 10 am - Noon

Our Lady Queen of Heaven Iglesia Bautista Catholic Church - Oreana Amistad Cristiana de Wilder UMC Palabra de Esperanza 2013 Mass Schedule - Esquina de 4 y calle B Homedale the following Saturdays at 9:30am Domingos Servicio: 12:00 pm Jan. 12 - Feb. 23 - Mar. 23 - Apr. 27 - May 11 El Ropero (Banco de ropa) Miercoles 12- 2pm 711 W. Idaho, 463-9569 June 8 - July 13 - Aug. 24 - Sept. 28 Martes y Jueves: 6:30 pm Ingles Pastor Jose Diaz Oct. 26 - Nov. 23 - Dec. 14 Sabados: 12:00 pm Arte Infantil Servicios: Los Domingos 11:00 am All are welcome! For more information, call Todo en Espanol, Inf. 989 7508 St. Paul's Church, Nampa 466-7031 Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Page 11B Page 12B Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Sports Huskies end season with second-half comeback parlayed the new offense into a the underclassmen who were on missed opportunities once they of fi eld goals. Galvez scored come-from-behind victory, the that varsity team.” got inside Melba’s 20-yard line. Hill said the defense was able two TDs in fi nal reigning 2A Western Idaho Con- The Mustangs, meanwhile, “I just thought they played to rebound from the first half ference champions (5-3 overall, entered the postseason as the No. probably the best game of the year and keep the Mustangs in check. high school game 2-3 in conference) won’t make a 2 seed from District III. They’ll that the offensive line has had,” Melba had rolled out to a 14-0 return to the 2A state playoffs. play host to Declo in Friday’s Marsing co-head coach Brad Hill lead by taking advantage of more Things fi nally clicked Friday “5-3 is nothing hang their heads opening round. said. “They didn’t have a whole breakdowns in assignments for night for the Marsing High School over,” Wood said. “The thing is “(Melba coach Jordon Coffi n) lot of penalties, they got off the the Huskies. football team. we set the bar high last year going has done a great job with those football, they knew their assign- That all changed after the inter- A year of struggling with a new to the playoffs.” guys, and they’re going to win,” ments, and I think they just played mission, though. offensive scheme through injuries Marsing trailed, 21-7, at one Wood said. “He’s turned that pro- really, really well.” “I think the biggest thing is the and turnovers concluded with a point in the fi rst half, but “took gram around. He’s kind of done Senior Charlie Galvez scored kids got a feel for it, and we just 41-30 conference victory over care of business,” as Wood said, what we’ve done here, and he’s one touchdown out of the Huskies’ got physical,” Hill said. “We said, host Melba. and mounted a second-half come- done just a good job.” no-huddle formation and also ‘We’re not going to look for the “We had it going so fast, the back. On Friday, though, it was Mars- caught a 35-yard scoring pass from ball, we’re just going to tackle the offi cials nearly got behind,” Mars- “I think it’s good for the se- ing that was able to turn things quarterback Rodrigo Acuna. fi rst guy that comes through.’ ing co-head coach Jaime Wood niors,” Wood said. “They get to around. Jose Acuna, Austin Williams “I thought it was a good team said of his team’s fast-paced end with a winning record, and it’s The Huskies piled up the rush- and Brandon Perez also had scor- effort. Nobody really stood out, Wing-T offense. good for the younger kids coming ing yards as usual, but were able ing runs. and that’s the way it should be.” Although the Huskies fi nally up — the junior varsity guys and to cut down on turnovers and Josiah Hay-Smith kicked a pair — JPB Mustangs fi nish fi fth Marsing bows out of districts with 16 digs, and Kieya Buckley school that shares its mascot. The Jordan Valley High School School as the fi fth seed and looked Cole Valley ends kept three balls alive while added Bowers erupted with 12 kills, a volleyball team fi nished fi fth in to be ready for a great run. Huskies’ season four kills. block, an ace and four digs to lead the 1A District 8 Tournament. The Mustangs started strong in Morgan Hall registered five the way, while Kinney chimed in The Mustangs (8-6 overall) their opener, but fell to No. 3 seed Marsing High School’s kills. with 14 assists, an ace and a dig. beat Spray/Mitchell, 25-18, 25- Prairie City, 12-25, 22-25, 26-24, volleyball season came to an end in Oct. 19: New Plymouth def. Hall had fi ve kills. 13, in the fi fth-place game at the 25-23, 15-9. the 2A District III Tournament. Marsing, 3-0 — The Huskies Folwell served fi ve aces to go tournament played Saturday in The next news expected from Cole Valley Christian knocked pulled off seven aces but lost, 25- with three kills and three digs. John Day, Ore. the Jordan Valley volleyball the Huskies out of the tournament 16, 25-17, 25-12, in the fi rst round Oct. 17: Marsing def. North Andi Warn was named to the program is fall sports awards, Oct. 22 with a 25-19, 25-20, 25-23 of the double-elimination portion Star, 3-0 — Buckley and Bowers all-tournament second team. including All-1A High Desert triumph. of the district tourney, which began powered down nine kills each as “I am very proud of the Lady League team selections. Senior Mariah Kinney had 24 shortly after Marsing beat North Marsing ended the 2A Western Mustangs this season,” coach Jordan Valley ended the regular assists and served an ace in her Star Charter in a play-in match. Idaho Conference regular season Sarah Carson said. season with a split of 1A HDL final volleyball match for the Kinney had 12 assists and three with a 25-18, 25-21, 25-12 win. Jordan Valley entered the matches. Huskies (3-14 overall). She also aces. She also notched four digs. Marsing (2-10 2A WIC) also tournament at Grant Union High The regular season ended with came up with three digs. Bowers and Jarvis both aced got 23 assists from Kinney. a 25-12, 25-14, 25-10 sweep of Lily Bowers and Ellie Folwell a pair of serves. Bowers led the Folwell also was impressive Find out Long Creek/Ukiah in Long Creek led the offense with seven kills team with fi ve kills. from the back line with six aces What’s happening on Oct. 19. apiece. Folwell served an ace Folwell chipped in four kills. to go with four kills. Read Calendar each week On Oct. 18, Monument/Danville and had two digs, while Bowers Oct. 19: Marsing def. North Bowers dominated at the net in the Avalanche picked up a 25-13, 25-16, 19-25, carded six digs. Star, 3-0 — Marsing prevailed, with 10 kills and a block, while 25-18 victory in Dayville. Tristan Jarvis led the defense 25-18, 25-13, 25-14, over the Jarvis had 16 digs.

Marsing Huskies Athlete of the Week 896-4162 Ofelia Herrera, sr., Cross Country The Play — An eighth-place overall finish at Thursday’s 2A District III cham- pionship meet allowed Herrera to extend her high school cross country career one more race. Her 21-minute, 25.34-second time was the third-fastest among 896-4815 athletes not affiliated with the top two teams at the meet in Melba, so she will compete in Idaho Falls this week. Showalter Construction Can you dig it? *SSXFEPP :SPPI]FEPP 896-4331 Fifth place in 2A Western Idaho Conference Season Complete Season record — 5-3 overall, 2-3 2A WIC

Junior varsity Season complete 337-4681 'VSWW'SYRXV] Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2A state championship meet, Freeman Park, Idaho Falls Girls’ race, 1 p.m. Go Huskies!