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VOL. 26, NO. 42 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011 Sheriff won’t resign, won’t run again Daryl Crandall shot back at county com- a second term as Owyhee County sheriff sheriff’s offi ce to the sheriff, the person Commissioners lament missioners late last week, saying he has and plans to retire from law enforcement in elected to do the job,” Crandall wrote in an sheriff’s lack of conducted sheriff’s offi ce fi scal business January 2013. unsigned statement released to the media responsibly and that he has no plans to “I continue to welcome (the commis- Friday afternoon. communication, fi scal resign. sioners) or the public coming to me with “I look forward to finishing out this But on Monday morning he confi rmed for concerns as needed, and I appreciate the elected term as sheriff with an increase of management The Owyhee Avalanche that he won’t seek commissioners leaving the running of the –– See Sheriff, page 5 New district Marsing looks map splits to hire marshal Owyhee Co. for city policing NW corner joins Public hearing for Canyon; rest goes ordinance slated for Nov. 9

with Elmore, Twin Last week, the Marsing City Council took the fi rst step in moving toward the formation of its County offi cials’ worst fears were own police department with the presentation of an realized when a bipartisan commit- ordinance to create a town marshal. tee released its new Idaho legislative After much discussion between the council redistricting map. members and some input from residents about the Owyhee County, which had en- direction the city needed to go, Mayor Keith Green joyed a decade of wholeness, now unveiled ordinance No. 184, which would establish will be split into two separate state a town marshal. legislative districts as reapportion- Before the ordinance is enacted, the council will ment is fi nally carried out. hold a public hearing during its regular monthly The legislative district map re- meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 to hear input from leased Friday puts the northwest Marsing residents. part of Owyhee County, including The proposed ordinance states, “the Mayor and Homedale, Marsing, Murphy and Council have determined that good cause exists for Wilson precincts, into District 11 appointing an individual to be the City of Marsing with southern Canyon County. Town Marshal”. The rest of Owyhee, including After negotiations between the Owyhee County Pleasant Valley, Oreana, Grand View, Sheriff’s Offi ce and the city failed to come up with Bruneau and all other voting precincts, an agreeable solution for a contract for a deputy to will remain in District 23 with Elmore provide a dedicated offi cer for Marsing, Green felt it County and the western portion of was necessary for the city to proceed on its own. Twin Falls County. Currently, Owyhee “The fi nal contract (OCSO) sent was around and western Twin Falls comprise $62,000 for one offi cer dedicated to Marsing,” Green District 23. said. “This contract limited us to a 40-hour work The committee unanimously ap- week for the deputy.” proved a map that split the county in Ready for action The $61,598 proposal from June provided “when a way that caught some offi cials in Homedale Elementary kindergartener Titan Roland gets suited up in fi re gear feasible” the city would receive 171 hours of dedi- Murphy off-guard. by Homedale volunteer fi refi ghters Steve Nash, left, and Steve Atkins on Friday cated patrol each 28-day work period. “It’ll be hard to work with it during a fi eld trip to the John Matteson Memorial Fire Hall. Students explored Also included in the contract was the formation that way,” County Clerk Charlotte an ambulance and got tips from Homedale Police offi cers about Stranger Danger during the National Fire Week activities. –– See Redistricting, page 5 –– See Marsing, page 5

Subscribe today Obituary 6Sports 12-15 Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered Calendar 7Commentary 18-19 IInsidenside directly to you each Wednesday Peary Perry 7Looking Back 20 Only $31.80 in Owyhee County Vandals hit two Call 337-4681 School news 8-9 Legals 21-22 businesses Homecoming 11 Classifi eds 23 Page 2 Page 2 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 BLM fi nds mercury contamination at City council OKs vandalized mill outside of Homedale police car purchase Bureau of Land Management offi cials are offering a reward as part of their investigation into the Homedale offi cals put rehab vandalism of an inactive mercury of First Street dips on hold mill south of Homedale. The BLM said the vandalism The Homedale Police on the north side of both First of the device called a retort has Department will get another Streets in town. Councilman Eino threatened the integrity of the Dodge Charger patrol car after the Hendrickson said motorists can milling structures and deposited City Council approved a purchase damage their cars driving over leftover mercury on the ground. Wednesday. the concaved roadways. BLM is offering a reward of up According to the deal struck ASC Pavement had submitted to $1,000 for information leading between HPD Chief Jeff an estimate of $4,500 to repair to the arrest and conviction of Eidemiller and Oklahoma car the dip at North 1st Street East those who have vandalized the dealer Joe Watt Motors, the and $4,000 for the North 1st Street retort. If you have information department will receive a 2008 West divot. The estimates were related to the vandalism, please Charger with about 45,000 miles given to Mayor Harold Wilson. call Stan Buchanan, BLM law on it and a three-year, 36,000 “I pushed for these, and I’m a enforcement, at (208) 384-3333. Wontorcik said. “We are at warranty in exchange for HPD’s little concerned with the costs,” BLM is actively working to the very beginning stages of 2008 Ford Crown Victoria with Hendrickson said. “Have you identify and determine the extent characterizing the level and extent the same mileage and $8,117 talked to anybody else?” he asked of environmental impacts related of contamination at and around cash. Wilson. to the retort. Soil samples have the site.” The money will come out of The mayor said that he only been collected and submitted Soil samples from the site, the police department’s capital approached ASC because that for laboratory analysis to which was last active in about vehicle budget and more than was the contractor in town for determine the extent of mercury 1966 according to BLM, won’t $4,000 of that will go toward the asphalt portion of the Local concentrations in the soil directly be back from the lab until the end equipping the Charger. Improvement District. He added under the equipment. of the month. “By doing it the way we’re that maintaining drainage on both A perimeter fence is being built “It’s sad because that’s part of doing it now, we’re getting the streets is one of the reasons for the around the area. Flagging and history, and it’s too bad someone absolute bang for our buck with higher estimates. signs warning of structural hazards decided to go out and vandalize Top: Reminants of a what the warranty,” Eidemiller said. Councilman Tim Downing have been placed around the site it,” BLM Boise District public Bureau of Land Management The council tabled further worried that the project would and on the milling apparatus. information officer MJ Byrne officials call a “retort” was discussion on the policy of put another dent in the city’s “BLM is asking the public said. vandalized at an inactive mercury employees taking city vehicles Streets and Highways fund, and to stay away from the site due Byrne said that components of mill south of Homedale. home. At Wednesday’s meeting, Councilman Aaron Tines said to the potential health hazard the mill itself is unstable because Above: Another view of the area Eidemiller had his fi rst opportunity the work should wait until next from mercury found under the the culprits apparently used a where someone used a cutting to speak out on the issue and said budget year. equipment,” BLM hazardous cutting torch to remove support torch to remove portions of the he supported a policy as long as it “That’s a pretty big pile of materials specialist Carrie structure. inactive mill. BLM photos was uniform for all employees. money for tow dips,” Council “I’m in full agreement that we president Dave Downum said. need a policy, but we need to get “I’d rather see u put that money past the point of talking about into asphalt instead of two little a policy and get it in writing,” dips.” Eidemiller said. Also during Wednesday’s Helping Hand Grants…. “When there’s nothing in meeting, it was announced that writing, we sit out there in limbo Brett Smith has been hired to land.” replace departed public works US Ecology Idaho provides charitable funds for projects that benefit Council members also had employee Mike Shenk. Smith Owyhee County’s communities. preliminary discussions about starts with the city on Monday. possibly repair massive dips — JPB If your organization has identified a one-time need that will be beneficial to the citizens of Owyhee County, we would like to Vandals strike two hear about it!! Proposal Guidelines: Homedale businesses *No application needed, please send a letter with these requirements* Vandals targeted two weekend. Homedale businesses last week A report of another vandalism 1. Must be a non-profit, tax-exempt association/corporation in Owyhee County. three days apart. The Homedale came in on Oct. 12 after a Family Police Department is seeking Dollar Store employee reported information from residents who that the glass on the front door to 2. Identify needs and describe a direct benefit to Owyhee County residents. might have seen the incidents the business had been broken. take place. Homedale Police Chief Jeff 3. Grant requests must be received no later than November 18th, 2011. On Oct. 10, the Paul’s Markets Eidemiller encourages residents business office reported a who might have seen either broken window to HPD. Law of the vandalisms or has any enforcement believes the window information to call HPD at (208) Please Contact: was broken sometime over the 337-4642. Elizabeth F. Schwager Tango Club Weekly Schedule US Ecology Idaho Every Tuesday & Thursday: Open Pool Tourn. PO Box 400 Every Wednesday: HIP HOP DANCE, Grand View, ID 83624 Beer Pong 8 - Close (All you can drink domestic drafts - $10) Ladies’ Night - 2 for 1 Well Drinks for the Ladies! (208) 834-2275 ex. 342 Saturday 10/22: BSU FOOTBALL PARTY (1:30PM) RAFFLE FOR VEGAS TRIP AT EVERY BSU FOOTBALL PARTY Corner of Main & Idaho • Homedale 21 & Over Only, ID required Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 3 MHS instructor selected as science teacher of the year 27-year veteran Cooney recognized by ISTA Marsing High School teacher nominated Cooney for the ISTA Janet Cooney was recognized last award. week during an annual science “Wade told me he had teachers conference as the 2011 nominated me, but I wasn’t Region 3 science teacher of the expecting to be selected,” Cooney year. said. “A couple of months ago, he The 27-year Marsing district told me that he received an email veteran attended the annual Idaho that I had been selected.” Science Teachers Association During the two-day conference, (ISTA) conference in Idaho an awards banquet was held for Falls and was presented with a the statewide recipients of the Marsing High School science teacher Janet Cooney talks to her class last week after she received the plaque along with paying her honor. Idaho Science Teachers Association Region III instructor award. Cooney has taught in the Marsing district expenses for the conference and “They read the biographies of for 27 years. a one-year’s membership to the each of the teachers who won association. during the ceremony. There are Cooney said she plans on added Marsing have provided her with a classes,” Cooney said. “This is a “It is a great honor,” Cooney some very good teachers, and to a few labs in her Earth Sciences great place to work and every day great place to be. Getting to work said. “There are a lot of great be honored with them is great,” lessons to help provide more she loves coming to work. with the students and help them science teachers out there, and it Cooney said. content for her students. “I have been here long enough realize if they work hard they can was very surprising.” Included with the award was The Kalispell, Mont., native now that I am starting to get achieve is rewarding.” MHS principal Wade Pilloud $100 to spend in her classroom. said the school and community of kids of former students in my — JLZ Herman enters Marsing council race as write-in candidates forum organized by Time running out to submit questions The Owyhee Avalanche and the Homedale Candidate Forum Q&A for Homedale election forum Homedale Chamber of Commerce. Oct. 26 @ 6:30 p.m. A form by which readers Marie Herman has turned the Marsing. can submit a question for the Homedale High School Library Marsing City Council election into The Homedale mayoral election candidates appears in this week’s 203 E. Idaho Ave. a three-person race. will feature incumbent Harold Avalanche and online at www. 2 0 Homedale The incumbent city councilperson Wilson, who is completing his fi rst owyheeavalanche.com and also is 1 fi led as a write-in candidate for term, former fi ve-term mayor Paul available at the newspaper’s offi ce, 1 CITY ELECTION the Nov. 8 election and will run Fink and Trinity Holiness Church 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale. Send questions to the Avalanche office by email at [email protected], or postal against fellow incumbent Stella pastor Samuel Page. Friday is the deadline to submit mail at The Owyhee Avalanche, Attn.: Candidates forum, P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628 Bush and former Owyhee County Incumbents Eino Hendrickson or fax at (208) 337-4867. Questions can be dropped off at the Avalanche office, 19 E Idaho. questions. Questions can also be submitted via an electronic form at www.owyheeavalanche.com. Sheriff’s deputy Chris Even. and Aaron Tines each will seek The forum takes place at 6:30 Submit questions by Friday, Oct. 21. For more information, call (208) 337-4681. The top two vote-getters will second four-year terms on the p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 inside begin four-year terms on the city council against challenges Homedale the Homedale High School Chamber of Commerce council in January. from former Homedale Police library. No write-in candidates were offi cer Steve Atkins and resident reported in Homedale or Grand Vonnie Harkins. As in Marsing, View for either the mayoral or city the top two vote-getters will join council elections. 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After Monday’s ac- the exception of the fuel issue, sheriff’s offi ce business fairly. all elected offi cials.” several chapters of Idaho Code be- counting, the sheriff’s offi ce has the commissioners did not once “… there is a lack of confi- In Resolution 11-29, which fore itemizing the commissioners’ $68,681.23 — or six percent of the express dissatisfaction to me about dence in the willingness of Daryl passed unanimously after an Oct. concerns about Crandall, who has total appropriation — remaining. the budget of the sheriff’s offi ce,” Crandall to objectively offi ciate as 11 executive session with the sher- been investigated by the Idaho At- The jail appropriation is now Crandall wrote. sheriff and to equitably administer iff, the Board of County Commis- torney General’s Offi ce twice and five percent under budget with In their resolution, commission- the duties of such offi ce …,” the sioners gave Crandall a vote of no also was named as a defendant in $35,443.95 remaining. ers also outlined their frustration resolution states. confi dence and also asked for his a federal civil rights lawsuit former The latest OCSO fi gures show after recent unsuccessful attempts Investigators are in the midst of a immediate resignation. OCSO employees fi led earlier in the fuel budget is 36 percent over to consult with Crandall on “press- second probe, but — citing a policy “… it is the consensus of this his term. The lawsuit eventually budget with $102,000 being spent ing Owyhee County matters”. against commenting on investiga- Board that it is in the best inter- was dismissed. from a $75,000 line. In the phone According to the resolution, the tions — the AG’s offi ce won’t re- ests of the residents and people of “… this Board has expressed budget, the sheriff’s office has commissioners issued a “date cer- lease details or even confi rm there Owyhee County that Daryl Cran- concerns regarding the manage- spent nearly $6,000 more than bud- tain” for Crandall to comply with is an investigation. Investigators dall forthwith resign as Owyhee ment of sheriff office staff and geted — 22 percent in the red. the request. have interviewed several current County Sheriff,” the resolution offi ce procedures and matters, as Overall, the sheriff’s expense “The Owyhee County Sheriff, and former OCSO employees at states. well as, in those concerning the budget — which includes fuel and however, neglected or refused to the Canyon County Courthouse in “We deliberated and deliberated spending of county funds by the of- phones and other items such as comply and even so much as to Caldwell, with a handful of current amongst ourselves on what to do, fi ce of the Owyhee County Sheriff offi ce supplies — is two percent respond …,” the resolution states. employees receiving hourly pay as and this is what we come up with,” …,” the resolution states. or more than $4,600 over for FY OCSO staff, including part-time well as mileage reimbursement for BOCC chair Jerry Hoagland said. Crandall declined to address 2011. waterways deputy Rick Wiley, the trips. Crandall approved the “It’s not an easy thing to do, but we personnel matters. Sherburn also said more bills are chief deputy Ken Hoagland and requests, and the commissioners fi gured we had to do it publicly.” However, in his Friday state- expected before the budget can be dispatcher Irma Shenk, have ap- OK’d the expenditures. Hoagland said in mulling the ment, Crandall asserted that his closed out. peared before the board in recent Former employees also have resolution over the past months, office finished fiscal year 2011 Earlier this year, the commis- weeks to handle business ranging spoken of a hostile work environ- the commissioners consulted with seven percent under budget, and sioners held a public hearing to from the hire of a new jailer, the ment, and a former dispatcher went Prosecuting Attorney Douglas D. that he will “turn back” nearly address the overdrawn sheriff’s proposed purchase of a vehicle and so far as to launch an unsuccessful Emery, the Attorney General’s $73,000 of his $1.1 million budget offi ce fuel budget as it approached preparations for installation of the recall campaign. office and lawyers from county to county coffers. He also provided 25 percent over the allocated new 911 system. The lawsuit brought by five insurance carrier Idaho Counties data showing that the $743,000 $75,000. The sheriff, however, has not former OCSO employees who Risk Management Program. county jail appropriation was six “The high cost of fuel put us attended any of those meetings. were either discharged by Cran- ICRMP has raised the county’s percent under budget (representing over-budget, but by cutting ex- In the past, Hoagland has made dall or resigned under claims of insurance premium, in part, be- a $45,941.70 “turn back”). penses back in other areas, we in-meeting phone calls to the sher- duress originally named Crandall, cause of previous litigation and County Clerk Charlotte Sher- were able to cut costs and bring iff’s offi ce to request Crandall’s the sheriff’s offi ce and Owyhee the potential for more court cases. burn told the Avalanche that the the offi ce in under budget, again,” presence to discuss questions on County. A federal judge dismissed Citing confidentiality concerns, sheriff’s offi ce expenses have not Crandall wrote in his statement. bills and other matters while other the suit earlier this year. Crandall commissioners have refused to been closed out for the year. On The sheriff also said that the county offi cers routinely attend the was removed from the suit in 2010 provide specifi cs on possible future Monday, commissioners approved commissioners see OCSO’s ex- weekly administrative meeting and after the plaintiffs didn’t submit a lawsuits. some of the last claims — concern- penses every two weeks during give department reports. required $25,000 bond. “It’s just time that we had to do ing the OCSO budgets for fuel and the year. Commissioners also questioned something,” Hoagland said. cellular telephones, both of which “During all of last year, with whether Crandall has conducted — JPB √ Marsing: Ordinance fi rst step in any future law enforcement moves of an advisory group. The panel marshal would also handle all city Councilperson Marie Herman fore he would deal with us if we “If we want to develop our own would consist of one representa- ordinance compliance issues. voiced her hesitation in moving had the ordinance. If we get two (police department), we have to tive from the city and OCSO. Section I of the ordinance out- forward until they have fi gured months into it and we say it isn’t pass this and get things started.” Both Marsing and the sheriff’s lines that the town marshal would out some of the unknowns with going to happen this way we can When asked by Green, each offi ce would “appoint a citizen be appointed by the mayor with passing the ordinance. The coun- repeal the ordinance.” council member agreed to moving of Owyhee County” to work as the consent of the council and cil explained that before any Passing the ordinance would forward and getting community an advisory committee to counsel would report to the mayor. Green agency would talk with them provide a plan showing the city input on the ordinance. with OCSO resolving differences said the individual would be sub- about mutual aid or utilizing dis- intends to pursue the town marshal “This is the fi rst step,” Green and determining policies. jected to the same standards set patch services the city would need position, allowing the council to said. “I honestly believe Marsing If the town marshal ordinance forth by POST for offi cers. to have the ordinance in place. apply for grants to assist in the pos- needs to go this way. It is going to were passed, the Idaho Peace “I think the town marshal is the “Having it in writing is a must. sible formation of a police depart- cost us money. The contract with Offi cer Standards and Training best option,” councilperson James In order to get it in writing, we ment down the road, Green said. OCSO has been discussed for (POST)-certifi ed individual ap- Ferdinand said. “This (proposed) have to put this ordinance in “(OCSO) still has the responsi- years. I think the biggest thing is pointed to the position would ordinance is a letter of intent to place,” Green said. “The sheriff bility to respond to help with misde- getting rid of our fear of jumping be a salaried position. The town the people who live here.” told me when we started this be- meanors and felonies,” Green said. out on our own.” — JLZ √ Redistricting: County offi cials disappointed with panel’s decision Sherburn said while reporting criterion in possible appeals. ing communities within legisla- 23 creates a merger with the pres- same race for the District 23 state the map to the Board of County “I think we have some big tive districts be connected by ent District 22 and could pit Rep. Senate seat. Commissioners. grounds to work with because highways. Jim Patrick (R-Twin Falls) against The committee continues con- “I didn’t think they would split constitutionally it’s pretty clear District 11 currently is rep- Elmore representatives Rich gressional redistricting work. it like that,” County Treasurer on (not) splitting counties,” Ab- resented in the state Senate by Willis of Glenns Ferry and Pete Reapportionment is required Brenda Richards said. erasturi said. Melinda Smyser (R-Parma) and in Nielsen of Mountain Home, both every 10 years and is based on District 2 Commissioner Kelly BOCC chair Jerry Hoagland the House of Representatives by Republicans. Additionally, incum- population allocation reported in Aberasturi questioned whether pointed out that the revamped Carlos Bilbao and Steven Thayn bents Bert Brackett (R-Rogerson) Census 2010. the proposed map was even con- District 23 doesn’t pass muster (both R-Emmett). and Tim Corder (R-Mountain stitutional, which is an important with a statutory provision requir- The reconfi guration of District Home) may fi nd themselves in the — JPB Page 6 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Obituary Senior menus Homedale Senior Center Patricia “Pat” K. Scott Oct. 19: Ham & beans, mixed vegetables, corn bread Patricia “Pat” K. Scott, 69, of (Stacy) Callaway of Marsing, Oct. 20: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, bread Marsing, Idaho, died September Idaho; daughter, Shauna (Billy) Oct. 25: Noodles & sausage, salad, bread 28, 2011 with family by her Peace of Meridian, Idaho; Oct. 26: Baked fi sh, potato, beets, bread side. daughter, Tricia Callaway (Larry She was born March 18, 1942 Anderson) of Boise, Idaho; Marsing Senior Center in Tacoma, Washington, the and daughter, Jody Bostrom of Oct. 24: Breakfast: Ham & cheese omelet daughter of John Cogswell and Marsing, Idaho. Grandchildren Oct. 25: Fried chicken, potatoes & gravy, spinach, orange salad, Katherine Malcolm. She was the include Cody, Casey and Curt bread, cake & ice cream younger of two children. Callaway; Tyler, Mackenzie, and Oct 26: Baked potato bar w/bean soup, broccoli, chili, cheese, etc., She married Larry Callaway Tucker Peace; Lauren and Holly fruit, bran muffi n, seasonal fruit and at age 22 gave birth to the Anderson; Kristin Laureitzen, fi rst of their four children. Soon husbandry for many years Bren and Trever Bostrom, and Rimrock Senior Center after the birth of their fourth child, and raised every imaginable Nicholas Mulligan; and two great- Oct. 20: Chili w/beans & hamburger, baked squash, cole slaw, muffi n they moved the family to Nampa, domesticated animal. She grandchildren. or cornbread, molasses cookie Idaho to be closer to his family. developed a signifi cant fondness She was preceded in death by Oct. 25: Clam chowder, tossed salad, ham sandwich, apricots or They later divorced, but remained for cats. Other interests she her mother, Katherine Malcolm; cantaloupe, sweet roll friends and were supportive of enjoyed were her love for music, father, John Cogswell; and each other while raising their dancing, fi shing, supporting her brother, Jack Cogswell. children. grandchildren in their activities Services were held at 3:00 Throughout her life Pat was and sharing her knowledge of p.m., Friday, October 7, 2011 at School menus known for her great love of animal care. Canyon Hill Cemetery. www. Homedale Elementary animals. She worked in animal She is survived by her son, Lath cremationsociety-idaho.com Oct. 19: Chicken patty or rib-b-que, French fries, fruit & veggie bar, cake Oct. 20: Enchilada or corn dog, scalloped potatoes, fruit, brownie Oct. 21: Cheese pizza or PB&J, salad, fruit, cookie Birthday Oct. 24: Sloppy Joe or hot dog, tots, fruit, pudding Oct. 25: Nachos or baked potato, fruit, cinnamon breadstick, fruit snack Homedale TOPS member turns 100 on Oct. 28 Oct. 26: Hamburger or oven fried chicken, baked beans, fruit, cookie A woman involved with the corner of 2nd and B streets in Homedale Take Off Pounds Wilder. Homedale Middle Sensibly (TOPS) turns 100 on Her family requests no gifts, Oct. 19: Enchilada or chicken & noodles, corn, fruit & veggie bar, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. but cards are welcome. turnover Hazel Smallwood, who has Smallwood’s family is six Oct. 20: Nachos or baked potato, salad, carrot sticks, fruit, rice lived in the same Wilder home generations strong and she quilts, krispie treat for 63 years, will be the guest of works puzzles and weeds her Oct. 21: Chicken tenders or baked ham, mashed potatoes/gravy, honor at an open house scheduled fl owers. She retired at age 75 after roll, fruit for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, working at Swift’s and Simplot Oct. 24: Hamburger or hot dog, tots, fruit, cookie Oct. 30, 2011 at the Golden in Caldwell as well as local fruit Oct. 25: Chicken nuggets or egg rolls, rice, broccoli, fruit & veggie Hazel Smallwood Gate Baptist Church annex on sheds. bar, fortune cookie Oct. 26: Burrito or fi sh sandwich, corn, fruit & veggie bar, apple crisp Homedale High 5TPcdaX]V Death Oct. 19: Enchilada or pizza hot pocket, veggies, fruit & salad bar Oct. 20: Chicken patty, hamburger or cheese burger, potato chips, 278;3A4=µB902:4CB fruit & salad bar, sherbet cup at the notices Oct. 21: Crispito or rib-b-que, corn, taco salad, fruit bar DETTA ASPIRI, 87, of Boise Oct. 24: Pepperoni pizza or philly steak/cheese hot pocket, chef 2WX[SaT]µb and a Marsing High School salad, fruit bar, strawberry shortcake graduate, died Monday, Oct. Oct. 25: Beef nuggets or chicken fi let, mashed potatoes/gravy, roll, 10, 2011. A viewing took place fruit bar 2[^cWX]V4gRWP]VT Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at Oct. 26: Lasagna or pizza hot pocket, string cheese, French bread, Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. fruit bar 5A442;>C78=6 Services were held on Friday, Oct. 8Uh^dWPeTV^^SdbTSR[^cWX]V_[TPbTQaX]VcWT\ 14, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Marsing Oct. 19: Pepperoni pizza, salad w/ranch, PB&J, potato chips, soup Caldwell. Interment followed at Sunday, October 23 & salad bar, cookie Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Oct. 20: Burrito, corn, hamburger, tater tots, soup & salad bar, rice GREGORIO JIMENEZ JR., krispie treats Garnet Road Youth 52, of Marsing died Sunday, Oct. Oct. 21: No school. and Community Center 9, 2011 at home. A graveside Oct. 24: Chicken nuggets, Sichuan chicken & rice, green beans, service was held Thursday, Oct. soup & salad bar, pudding (Next to the Church, 16613 Garnet Road) Oct. 25: Beef fi nger steaks, spaghetti, mixed vegetable, roll, soup From Homedale: Take 95 North. Take first Right after bridge 13, 2011 at Marsing-Homedale (Homedale Road) Go 1/2 mile then turn right on Garnet Road. Cemetery. & salad bar Oct. 26: Pepperoni pizza, salad w/ranch, baked potato, soup & salad bar, cookie Bruneau Oct. 19: Mandarin orange chicken, rice, stir fry veggie/mandarin oranges, pumpkin bars Oct. 20: Chili/crackers, coleslaw, applesauce, cinnamon roll Oct. 21: Corn dogs, wedges, veggie/fruit, cookie Oct. 25: Chicken noodle soup/crackers, cheese yum, salad, fruited jello Oct. 26: Haystacks, refried beans, green beans, fruit, bread sticks COSSA Oct. 19: Stir fry chicken, steam rice, stir fry vegetables, pineapple Oct. 20: Biscuits & sausage, gravy, hash browns, peaches Oct. 21: No school Oct. 24: Finger steaks, onion rings, corn bread, fruit medley Oct. 25: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, broccoli, oranges Oct. 26: Chicken parm pasta w/marinara, green beans, bread sticks, apple sauce Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 7 Calendar Today After-school program Preschool story time 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Homedale Friends Community 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave W., Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Wilder. (208) 337-3464 Bet You Didn’t Know Marsing. (208) 896-4690 weekday afternoons El-Ada commodity distribution Thursday, Oct. 27 11 a.m. to noon, across from Marsing Senior Vision Church food distribution Make a columnist happy; Center, Marsing. (208) 337-4812 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., donations welcome, Vision Church, After-school program 221 W. Main St., Marsing. (208) 896-5407 Soup and prayer day send him a Christmas card 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Over 3 billion Christmas cards The majority of automobile Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Wilder. (208) 337-3464 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., freewill offering accepted, Marsing Assembly of God Church, 139 Kerry St., are sent out each year in the trips made in this country are less Grand View Chamber of Commerce meeting United States. I didn’t get one than fi ve miles. 6 p.m., Grand View Firehouse, 721 Roosevelt Marsing. (208) 965-1650 Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting from you … why? Ave., Grand View All snow crystals are hexagonal OCHS board of directors meeting 5:30 p.m., weigh-in; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th A googol is the number 1 … I’ll have to check this one 7 p.m., Helen Nettleton Library, Owyhee County followed by 100 zeros … and out. Historical Museum, 17085 Basey St., Murphy. St., Homedale. (208) 482-6893 Homedale City Council meeting was invented by a 9-year-old (208) 495-2319 nephew of Edward Kasner … the Clean snow melts slower than Eastern Owyhee CWMA meeting 6 p.m., Homedale City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4641 mathematican … I think I made dirty snow … as well it should. 7 p.m., Grand View Firehouse a mistake in one of my earlier Friends of the Lizard Butte Library board Bruneau Valley Library District meeting 7 p.m., Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Ruth St., columns about this … hope this — For more information on Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave W., Marsing, fi xes it … Peary Perry or to read more ID 83639 Bruneau. (208) 845-2131 Homedale AA meeting of his writings or to make a 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho Edwin Booth is the only actor comment, visit www.pearyperry. Thursday Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 in the American Hall of Fame. com. Vision Church food distribution 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., donations welcome, Vision Church, Friday, Oct. 28 221 W. Main St., Marsing. (208) 896-5407 Community blood drive Marsing gears up for Soup and prayer day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., freewill offering accepted, Idaho Ave., Homedale. (800) RED-CROSS Marsing Assembly of God Church, 139 Kerry St., annual holiday events Marsing. (208) 965-1650 Tuesday, Nov. 1 Plans for the upcoming holiday Currently the Chamber is Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting Blood pressure clinic season in Marsing are ramping up seeking vendors for the bazaar. 5:30 p.m., weigh-in; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 10 a.m., free, Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. in advance of next month’s annual The 10-foot-by-10-foot booth meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 events. space is available for $20 and St., Homedale. (208) 482-6893 Grand View Irrigation board meeting The Marsing Chamber of includes on six-foot table. Extra Friends of the Lizard Butte Library meeting 11 a.m., Grand View Irrigation District offi ce, 645 Commerce-sponsored holiday tables are available for $5 each. 6 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 3rd Ave. W., Idaho St., Grand View. (208) 834-2350 parade and bazaar will run Electricity is available for booths Marsing Homedale Chamber of Commerce meeting on consecutive weekends in situated along the walls. Homedale AA meeting Noon, Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant banquet room, November. The official parade Vendors are encouraged to 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho 18 N. 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3271 time hasn’t been determined yet, reserve their booths by Nov. 18 Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 Homedale AA meeting but will take place in the evening by contacting Susan Watson by 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho on Nov. 19 as a night light parade. email at susancwatson@gmail. Friday Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 Following the parade, the annual com or by calling The Spot Pizza Homedale Drama Club Spook Alley tree lighting ceremony will be at (208) 896-5055. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., $3 or fi ve for $12, Homedale Wednesday, Nov. 2 held at Island Park. According to the Chamber, High School old gymnasium, 203 E. Idaho Ave., Preschool story time The Chamber’s bazaar will run the bazaar will feature numerous Homedale 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave W., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. crafters with great gift-giving Marsing. (208) 896-4690 weekday afternoons 26. The craft fair takes place items. There will be lotions, TRIAD meeting Saturday at the Phipps-Watson Marsing cards, bags and purses, toys, and 1 p.m., Marsing Senior Center, 218 Main St., Senior center dance American Legion Community homemade jewelry, pies, cookies Marsing. (208) 337-4466 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., $4 and fi nger foods, everyone Center, 126 W. 2nd St. N. and candies. welcome, Homedale Senior Citizens Center, 224 After-school program W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Homedale Drama Club Spook Alley Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Wilder. (208) 337-3464 Weather 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., $3 or fi ve for $12, Homedale NOCWMA meeting H L Prec. High School old gymnasium, 203 E. Idaho Ave., 7 p.m., North Owyhee County Cooperative Oct. 11 55 44 .45 Homedale Weed Management Area, U.S. Department of Oct. 12 69 37 .00 Agriculture Service Center, 250 N. Old Bruneau Oct. 13 64 38 .00 Highway, Marsing. (208) 896-4544, ext. 102 Sunday Oct. 14 68 44 .00 Snake River Irrigation District meeting Oct. 15 71 44 .00 Children’s clothing exchange 7 p.m., Grand View Irrigation District offi ce, 645 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Garnet Road Youth and Oct. 16 71 44 .00 Idaho St., Grand View. (208) 834-2350 Oct. 17 58 37 .46 Community Center, 16613 Garnet Road, Wilder Homedale Highway District board meeting 7 p.m., Homedale Highway District Offi ce, 102 E. Monday Colorado Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3500 Board of County Commissioners meeting Marsing 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Thursday, Nov. 3 Hwy. 78, Murphy. 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(208) 896-4690 weekday afternoons Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 Page 8 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 HHS hoops’ early-season home games moved to Middleton Christmas, Rosandick said. been erected on the gymnasium and middle school before and Gym’s closure forces schedule, The girls’ basketball team’s floor to shore up the sagging after school. Rosandick said the practice alterations home schedule begins Tuesday, beams. Rosandick said engineers schedule includes 6 a.m. workouts Nov. 15 against Melba. The and building safety officials as well as two-hour practice Homedale High School’s determined that cracked and team has only eight home games “are comfortable” with students blocks at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 basketball teams have found misshapen wooden joists holding scheduled, including four before and others using areas once off p.m. The gym will be in use until a new home as the damaged up the 40-year-old gymnasium’s Dec. 20. limits, the boys’ locker room, the 9 p.m. each night. gymnasium is repaired. roof were damaged by strong The boys’ basketball home gymnasium foyer and the weight Wrestling practice isn’t affect Schools superintendent Tim winds earlier this year. schedule begins Nov. 29 against room. by the gym closure because coach Rosandick said the district has Construction offi cials briefed Marsing and includes fi ve home Middle school and high Toby Johnson’s program utilizes struck a deal to play a portion school trustees at their October games in the first 10 days of school basketball coaches have the dedicated room to the south of the boys’ and girls’ basketball meeting last week. the season. After a Dec. 9 clash formulated a practice schedule of the foyer. home games at Middleton Middle Rosandick said that Matt with North Star Charter, the utilizing the old gymnasium — JPB School. Newton of general contractor Trojans have only four home “The insurance company (CNA) Beninton Construction and dates, beginning with a Jan. 13 will pay for all the costs associated Bill Hamlin for Design West 3A Snake River Valley conference Steel to replace wooden with being displaced,” Rosandick Architects told board members game against Weiser. said. Previously he said that the that six steel replacement joists The wrestling team has only joists at Homedale gym costs would include gymnasium are being manufactured now and one home meet in the first six rental and team transportation. should be delivered by the middle weeks of the season, playing host Construction offi cials briefed fl oor to shore up the sagging The Homedale School District of November. to Fruitland in a 3A SRV dual school trustees last week on beams. Rosandick said must pay a $25,000 deductible The timeline to reoccupy the meet on Jan. 5. the Homedale High School engineers and building safety on the claim. Insurance adjusters gym remains sometime before Three massive scaffolds have gymnasium rehabilitation officials “are comfortable” progress. with students and others using Rosandick said that general areas once off limits, including contractor Matt Newton of a locker room, the gymnasium Beniton Construction and foyer and the weight room. Bill Hamlin for Design West “This was great news,” Architects told board members Asumendi-Mereness said. “We that six steel replacement joists had around 185 kids displaced are being manufactured now due to the lack of a weight and should be delivered by the room/gym area, so we were middle of November. glad that the engineers and The timeline to reoccupy the inspectors granted access. gym remains sometime before “Even with access, we have Christmas, Rosandick said. guidelines, which are that our “It isn’t ideal, but we’re fi ne,” students enter and exit the Switch to us HHS principal Luci Asumendi- weight room or girls’ locker Mereness said. “And soon we room area from outside. The and get the best will have a gym again that is boys can enter and exit the safe, looks better, repaired to varsity locker room from the national bank meet the current codes, and this cafeteria. 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Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 9 State funds could help schools improve energy effi ciency Homedale district may get school to obtain equipment with Future City team Homedale High School boys’ a higher effi ciency rating than has new advisor basketball has joined his old help for HVAC work the district would have been able New HMS teacher Amy Vitek team as a volunteer coaching to afford on its own. has succeeded departed science assistant. Trustees approved Participating in a state energy said. “All of this is a good deal,” teacher Jennifer Martin as the Tyler Gibson for the post during audit pilot program could pay Rosandick said Homedale Rosandick said. school’s Future City Engineers their Oct. 10 meeting. off for the Homedale School upgrades on the state’s radar advisor. Janee Olds, a former captain District. include retrofi tting the HVAC Blue Ribbon This year’s team is and record-setting player on the Superintendent Tim system at the high school annex delegation tabbed preparing for the 2012 regional Northwest Nazarene University Rosandick announced at last (library and adjacent classrooms Rosandick will accompany competition, which takes place women’s basketball team, has week’s school board meeting on the west end of the campus) current Homedale Middle in January in Boise. The national been hired as Homedale’s that the state’s Offi ce of Energy and replacing worn-out heat School principal Amy Winters fi nals will be held during the frosh-soph girls’ basketball Resources (OER) has stepped pumps at the elementary school and teacher Shannon Johnson Presidents Day weekend next coach. Olds served one year forward to finance upgrades with modern energy-efficient and former HMS chief Luci year in Crystal City, Va., a as an assistant coach with the to heating, ventilation and air devices. Asumendi-Mereness to next suburb of Washington, D.C. Crusaders. conditioning (HVAC) systems “The state (energy audit) month’s Blue Ribbon School Earlier this year, the Jason Kiester, HMS counselor, at two schools. identifi ed the elementary school presentation in Washington, HMS team won the regional received a contract as the frosh- John Chatburn, interim OER heat pumps as an area where D.C. competition and earned a special soph boys’ basketball coach at administrator, told The Owyhee considerable energy savings Because the monthly school award for Most Sustainable HHS. Avalanche that the state has $2.6 could be realized with upgrades,” board meeting originally Food Production System in Former Homedale state million for qualifying HVAC Rosandick said. coincided with the first day the school’s first-ever trip to champion wrestler Ryan Nash projects in the state’s schools. The aging heat pumps of the Nov. 14-15 event in the nationals. has been hired as an assistant The Homedale district were scheduled for phased nation’s capital, trustees will coach for the middle school volunteered to participate in the replacement, Rosandick said, but hold their November meeting Coaches approved wrestling team. — JPB Idaho K-12 School Effi ciency the state’s announcement will on Wednesday, Nov. 9. A former starter on the Project in the summer of 2009. allow a wholesale conversion. Upgrades needed to tune-up the Originally, Rosandick said, district’s energy effi ciency were trustees had appropriated fi scal identifi ed, and school trustees year 2012 funding for only the developed an implementation fi rst phase of the annex project, strategy. but with the infusion of state Recently, the state OER money the entire project could informed the district that be completed this year. funding was available to help The second phase of the annex pay for some of the upgrades. work would include five to Rosandick said he received seven additional rooftop heating the news in an email from Sue and air conditioning units and Seifert, who is in charge of the alterations to the associated duct Community and Commercial and electrical systems. Buildings portion of the OER’s Rosandick said it’s unclear energy effi ciency operations. how much money the state will Chatburn said that several provide, and a total price tag eligible contractors submitted for the upgrades at both schools proposals for upgrades at various isn’t yet available. schools, and engineers currently The school district won’t be are evaluating those plans to see involved in the bid process, which ones can be funded. Rosandick said. The state OER “Hopefully in the next week uses a pool of pre-approved or two we’ll have a fi nal decision contractors. and start fi nal upgrades not only Additionally, the on Homedale but the other superintendent said, the state’s schools as well,” Chatburn involvement will allow the high Homedale Middle wins Academic Bowl opener The Homedale Middle School captain Michael Lejardi and Academic Bowl season is off to a fellow eighth-grader Orion winning start. Ritzert-Cardenas, and seventh- The school’s team, led by advisor graders Ambyr VanWinkle, Riley Jan Silva, won its fi rst meet of the Haun, Emma McMichael and season last Wednesday in Weiser. Patrick McMichael. Homedale defeated Weiser and The Academic Bowl season Fruitland. continues Nov. 16 as Homedale Homedale’s team includes hosts a meet.

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Prizes will be offered to the For more information, call the best costume and the person with library afternoons between 1 p.m. the best Halloween knowledge and 5 p.m. during Tuesday’s Tween and Teen event. The Homedale Public Library’s program for ages 10-17 meets from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the library, 125 W. Owyhee Ave. Costumes will be judged on creativity and originality. Scheduled games include musical chairs and Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, with the winners collecting prizes. From left: Zion Parker, Olivia Cardenas and Kaitlyn Hansen pose for Refreshments of pumpkin the camera after watching The Spiderwick Chronicles at a Tweens and bread and witches’ brew will Teens event on Oct. 11 at the Homedale Library. Submitted photo be served, and participants will Counting monkeys bunch of monkeys as they push receive treat bags as they leave at Story Time the limits of different modes of the library. “One Monkey Too Many” transportation, such as a bike and For more information, call by Jackie French Koller is the a golf cart. program coordinator Sara Martin featured book for Story Time at Songs, refreshments and crafts afternoons at the library, 337- 10:15 a.m. Friday at the library. also are part of the event for Tim Slawson, left and Colt Nielson pick up a leaf during the Story 4228. Follow the silly antics of a preschoolers and their families. Time at the Homedale Library last week. HHS actors will scare for funds Spook Alley event this weekend to be spooked more than once,” Thatcher said. 6KDULQJ+RPHWRZQ5HFLSHV&RRNLQJ7LSVDQG&RXSRQV The Spook Alley will take place raises money for lights, curtains %\-DQHW7KDUSH inside the old HHS gymnasium The Homedale High School are the upperclassmen, they are between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on (QMR\)ODYRUVRIWKH6HDVRQLQ3LQHDSSOH8SVLGH'RZQ&DNH Drama Club is using the darkness winning the vote and proceeding Friday and Saturday. Tickets are of Halloween to raise money for with plans.” available at the door. ³7KLVLV stage lighting. Thatcher said 30 students are “We are working towards DJUHDW Foregoing its usual fall play, involved in the production, which lighting and curtains,” Thatcher FDNH´ club members aim to produce will include two spook alleys for said. “We want to make future chills and screams for children adults and a “nerve-friendly” performances that much better.” 7KHUHVD and adults alike during a Spook Children’s Alley for children Thatcher warned that the Drama 'LEHUW Alley fundraiser on Friday and younger than 10. students are taking their roles as Saturday. Tickets are $3 or fi ve for $12. spook-meisters quite seriously. .HQWXFN\ “Our drama upperclassmen An adult may accompany a small “We are recommending ages PPP3LQHDSSOH8SVLGH'RZQ&DNHLV have been asking about doing a child in the Children’s Alley free 10 and up for our spook alley, 0RQHRIP\IDYRULWHGHVVHUWVDQG7KHUHVD 'LEHUW¶VYHUVLRQLVQRH[FHSWLRQ7KLVLVWKH¿UVW spook alley for of charge. since we really intend to spook,” WLPH,PDGHWKHFODVVLFFDNHLQDQLURQVNLOOHW years,” club advisor DeAnn “There will be a spooky A she added. “Any weak of heart DQGWRP\GHOLJKWLWZDVDVQDSWRSUHSDUHDQG Thatcher said. “We will give and a spooky B ‘show’ using or nerve may want to try our WDVWHGDVZRQGHUIXODVHYHU7KHFRPELQDWLRQRI FLQQDPRQDQGQXWPHJZLWKWKHURDVWHGSHFDQV Lyndee Coombs the credit for the same alley but changing it Children’s Alley.” DQGSLQHDSSOHFUHDWHWKHSHUIHFWSXQFKRIÀDYRU presenting the idea. Now that they up a bit in case someone wants — JPB WKDWPDNHVWKLVFDNHDPXVWKDYHDWVHDVRQDO FHOHEUDWLRQV 6HHVWHSE\VWHSSKRWRVRI7KHUHVD'LEHUW¶V ,URQ6NLOOHW3LQHDSSOH8SVLGH'RZQ&DNHUHFLSH Clothing exchange readies families for cooler temps DQGWKRXVDQGVPRUHUHFLSHVIURPRWKHUKRPHWRZQ $PHULFDQVDW Free clothing is available for as families prepare for cooler next to the Homedale Seventh- ZZZMXVWDSLQFKFRPXSVLGHGRZQ those who need it during the weather. Anyone with good Day Adventist Church north of

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011 Nine TDs, 500 yards offense lead Adrian to third straight Kurt Nielson was fi ve yards rolled to a 66-20 victory over on the ground, in collecting their second quarter. on runs of 38 yards and three shy of single-handedly Adrian Spray-Mitchell in 1A High third consecutive victory. Nielson scored on runs of 65 yards. matching his opponents’ Football Desert League action. Nielson scored the fi rst of his yards in the second quarter and Adrian wrapped up the scoring total offense output in (5-1, 3-1) Adrian (5-1 overall, 3-1 touchdowns on runs of 37 yards 80 yards in the third quarter. in the fourth quarter when Nielson Adrian High School’s league) scored 22 points in and one yard in the fi rst quarter. Spray-Mitchell Lane Graham scored on a 35-yard run and football victory Friday. the opening quarter of its Mark Ishida added six-yarder in played a part in all three of his Chance Marquez added a 54-yard Nielson rushed for 297 Homecoming game. the frame. team’s TDs. He threw a 56-yard scoring play. yards and fi ve touchdowns The Antelopes gained Paxton Shira rambled 68 yards scoring pass to Arnie Fox in the J.J. Maxwell led Adrian’s on 13 carries as the Antelopes 525 total yards, including 501 to give Adrian a 30-0 lead in the second quarter and also scored defenders with 10 tackles. Game-changing penalty cripples Huskies’ momentum Marsing drops to third in 2A WIC standings Leading the game 21-13 Williams scrambled out of the heading into the second half, the pocket from nearly 30 yards out Marsing High School into the end zone. When Marsing football team controlled Williams approached Football the momentum over Cole (5-2, 2-2) the seven-yard line, he Valley Christian. hoisted the ball into the With an admittedly air and crossed the goal incorrect call by the line. Homedale High School sophomore wideout Talon Freelove tucks a pass in front of a Fruitland defender referees, coach Jaime Flags were thrown Friday for one of his two receptions. Wood isn’t making Marsing 21 for the “excessive excuses after the 24- Cole Valley 24 celebration” and for Trojans become spectators this week 21, 2A Western Idaho another unsportsmanlike create a three-way tie for the Conference loss in overtime. penalty not related to the play. Smarting from Fruitland loss, No. 3 seed and force a Kansas “I’m not going to make any “That should have been a HHS awaits fate in bye week City-style playoff on Oct. 24. excuses. We still should have won, touchdown,” Wood said. “The All three teams would compete and that is just the way it goes,” two unsportsmanlike penalties A perfect storm of bad luck head-to-head with a program in a two-game mini-tournament. Wood said. “The (touchdown) should have been assessed on doomed Homedale High School that, according to Holtry, One team would get a bye in the called back by the refs was wrong. the extra point and the kickoff. football Friday night. has the top weight- fi rst round and play the winner The refs called it wrong, and I got It wasn’t a game-breaker, but a Homedale Entering their final training program in the of the opening game for the No. a call from the ref that made the game-changer. In a game like Football wrong call. There was no apology, this it, was about who could regular-season game (5-3, 1-3) conference. 3 seed. The winner of the fi rst having not seen the “No matter what, game would be guaranteed at he just told me he got it wrong.” keep the momentum. All the inside of their weight you’re going to lose least the fourth berth. The call came after Marsing momentum we had went out when room in more than a strength if you haven’t Regardless of the outcome of sophomore quarterback Austin –– See Marsing, page 15 month, the Trojans been lifting,” Holtry Friday’s SRV fi nales, the Trojans were manhandled by said. “We had kids who might just be glad they’re not Homedale 0 the stronger, larger, were doing push-ups lining up for a week. Fruitland 57 healthier top-ranked the other day and they “I’m not one to make excuses. Fruitland squad. were sore, and that’s not a good We’re beat up badly,” Holtry The unbeaten Grizzlies scored thing.” said. “We pulled every string all but one of their touchdowns The Trojans (5-3 overall, we had to get that win against before halftime, riding an 1-3 in conference) ended the Parma. The kids are banged up. awesome display of offensive week with the inside track on “We’ve got kids with shoulder cohesiveness to a 57-0 3A the District III’s fourth seed separations. We’ve got kids with Snake River Valley conference into the state playoffs and a back spasms. We’ve got every victory. road game against the 3A SRV excuse, and we’ve got to get Fruitland pushed their champion — either Fruitland or healthy.” opponents all over the field, Weiser, depending on which 7-0 Homedale was thin in numbers racking up 341 yards rushing unbeaten wins their showdown Friday against the Grizzlies. and 445 yards overall. Homedale Friday at Walter Johnson Despite still dealing with a managed 127 yards total Memorial Field. high ankle sprain, quarterback offense. If Parma could find a way Trey Corta made a return to the Homedale’s athletes have past Payette, Homedale could starting lineup, but was under been without their locker room have a chance at the No. 3 seed, pressure most of the night. He and weight room because of which would put the Trojans on was sacked once and threw two the school gymnasium repairs. the road against a District IV interceptions. The gym has been closed representative. “They beat us up at the line since the middle of September, “In a way we’re kind of of scrimmage tonight, they preventing the Trojans from rooting for Parma because if really did,” Holtry said. “Both strength training and forcing they get that win, it gives us an offensively and defensively, them to suit up for practice in opportunity to capture that No. they won the battle at the line their vehicles, HHS coach Matt 3 seed still,” Holtry said. scrimmage, and that makes it hard Holtry said. Holtry said that a Parma to do anything offensively. Marsing’s Jason Galligan struggles to take down Cole Valley wide And Friday, the Trojans went victory over Payette would –– See Homedale, page 15 receiver Chase Renfrow during Friday’s 24-21 loss to the Chargers. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 13 Sports Huskies drop opening round match of districts to Melba paced Marsing with four kills School in Caldwell. They lined On the night, Rodriguez led Marsing volleyball wraps regular and two blocks. Lily Bowers up against the loser of game Marsing with five digs and season with two losses pulled in three kills and two No. 4 between No. 2 seed Cole three kills followed by Shelbi blocks followed by Deidrie Valley Christian and No. 3 seed Ferdinand with five assists. Putting the final games in seed. The No. 4 seed Mustangs Briggs with fi ve blocks in the New Plymouth earlier in the Briggs chipped in three digs in the books of the 2011 regular dropped Marsing, 25-23, 25-15, loss. night. the loss. season, the Marsing High School 25-22. “We weren’t earning our For results from Tuesday’s Oct. 10: Parma def. Marsing, volleyball team lost one league “We didn’t get a fl ow going points,” Bittick said. “Many match, check The Owyhee 3-0 — In a “Dig Pink” benefi t and one non-conference match in that match at all,” Marsing of our points were from their Avalanche website. game raising awareness for before being dropped by Melba coach Loma Bittick said. “They mistakes. We weren’t placing Oct. 13: Nampa Christian def. breast cancer, Marsing was in the opening round of the 2A gave us a lot of opportunities in the ball and putting it where it Marsing, 3-0 — In the fi nal 2A dropped 25-19, 25-8, 25-19. District III tournament. game No. 1 and No. 3, but we needed to be.” Western Idaho Conference game Briggs paced the Huskies On Saturday, the Huskies made some mistakes that aren’t With the loss, Marsing played of the season, the Huskies were with four kills and three aces traveled to Melba for the opening normal for us.” in the loser-out No. 5 game dispatched by the Trojans, 25- followed by Lacey Usabel with round of districts as the No. 5 Senior Andrea Rodriguez Tuesday night at Valivue High 16, 25-16, 25-22. eight assists. Antelopes Mustangs wrap league volleyball Friday with two aces and six digs. 20, 25-16, 17-25, 15-11 league roll to more Team beats PC to rally from Hayley Caywood had seven victory. second HDL setback assists, and freshman Sarayah “The matches were tight. volleyball Cline and Stephanie Youren These games are preparing us Jordan Valley High School “The fi rst two (games) were registered four digs and two for district, when every point split its weekend volleyball close, again preparing us for digs, respectively. is going to count,” she said. victories matches in the 1A High Desert close games at districts. We Friday: Monument/Dayville “During this game, it seemed League, halting a two-match have to learn to fi ght to the very def. Jordan Valley, 3-2 – like we were beating ourselves. Annie Bowns averaged 12 losing streak. end,” Bengard said. Bengard credited Cline with We were making silly mistakes kills in each match Friday night The Mustangs (7-6 overall, “We served better this game her best game of the season after and not serving the ball well.” as Adrian High School volleyball 6-2 in league) are scheduled and worked better as a team. We she led a strong ninth-grade Warn had eight kills and two ran its league-opening streak to to fi nish the 1A HDL season hit the ball harder and played showing with eight digs and blocks to go with an ace and seven matches. Friday with a home tri-meet great defense.” pivotal kill. fi ve digs. Chelsey Heller served eight against Spray and Mitchell. Senior Meagan Fillmore had “My freshman girls played Rogers chimed in with a straight points to help the host Saturday: Jordan Valley def. 11 kills and a block, and Andi really well both on defense and team-high nine kills and an Antelopes gain control in the Prairie City, 3-1 – First-year Warn added 10 kills and three offense,” Bengard said. “They ace, while Youren served a pair third and final set of a hard- coach Sarah Bengard watched blocks. She also had eight are adjusting to playing at the of aces. fought 25-20, 25-12, 26-24 1A her club rack up 40 kills and digs. varsity level.” Fillmore had three kills and High Desert League victory over fi ve blocks in a 21-25, 27-25, Christina Rogers also chipped But Bengard admitted that two blocks, and Carson served Mitchell. 25-16, 25-15 league victory on in with eight kills, and Jessi unforced errors gave the Tigers two aces and carded four kills. “It was a good match against a the road. Carson had seven kills to go the momentum in a 24-26, 25- Caywood notched six assists. much improved Mitchell team,” Adrian coach Aimee Goss said. “(Mitchell) battled pretty hard that third set. Marsing “Chelsey Heller served eight straight at a critical point to give us an edge, and all the girls Huskies 896-4162 rallied for that fi nal set.” Madison Purnell tossed in 11 kills and served four aces to go with Bowns’ 12 kills and two Student Athlete Spotlight aces for Adrian (10-6 overall, Becky Carter Senior Volleyball 7-0 1A HDL). Friday: Adrian def. Spray, The Play: In Marsing’s last three games, Carter has racked up 896-4185 3-1 – Heller dished 22 assists, four digs and two aces. and Nichole Orosco fi red fi ve aces in a 25-14, 25-11, 25-13 Coach’s take: “She is a defensive specialist. She has really, league victory. really improved on her defense. Becky has improved and is Carla Combe had eight kills making sure she is in the spot she needs to be and reading the and four aces, and Purnell put hitters well. This is her fourth year playing volleyball and first down fi ve kills and added three year on varsity.” 896-5000 aces. — Loma Bittick “Annie Bowns and Carla Combe had a good match at the net,” Goss said. “It’s nice to get two wins in a dual match.” 3NAKE2IVER-ART Oct. 8: Adrian def. Long *SSXFEPP 896-4222 Creek, 3-0 — The Antelopes Varsity - Friday, Oct. 21, home vs. McCall-Donnelly, 7 p.m. dominated their hosts with Junior varsity - Thursday, Oct. 20, home vs. McCall-Donnelly, 4 p.m. a fierce service game led by Chelsey Heller’s 15 aces. Annie Bowns and Madison :SPPI]FEPP Varsity Showalter Construction Purnell chipped in four aces Can you dig it? apiece in a 25-9, 25-19, 25-11 Thursday, Oct. 20 at 2A District III Tournament, Vallivue H.S., Caldwell (if nec.) 1A HDL victory. Junior varsity and frosh-soph 896-4331 “It was nice to get a win on Seasons complete - Great Job! the road even though offensively we committed a few too many errors,” Goss said. “Chelsey Heller did a nice job serving.” Bowns also put down 14 kills, and Purnell recorded three. Page 14 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Sports Mavey mashes 11 kills in HHS loss Grizzlies thwart Trojans fourth-place deadlock with Trojans drop fi nal two regular-season Weiser. Those teams met in the JV’s comeback bid matches on back-to-back nights single-elimination fi rst round of A comeback fell short in after Fruitland had scored on its the 3A District III Tournament on Homedale High School’s junior own one-play drive. Homedale High School great night.” Tuesday after deadline in Parma. varsity football season finale The Grizzlies had scored what volleyball’s regular season came Kaylee Rupp, a sophomore A 20-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-23 Thursday. turned out to be their fi nal TD to an end last week with a hard- middle blocker, led the transition victory over visiting Weiser on Trailing by three scores late of the game when Ryan Rule fought Senior Night loss. game with a statistically Sept. 20 was the only win of the in the third quarter, the Trojans ran 29 yards for a touchdown The Trojans rallied to take two symmetrical 27 digs and 27 regular season for Homedale (1- rallied at Deward Bell Stadium immediately after a Homedale of the fi rst three games but lost in assists. 12 overall, 1-7 3A SRV). only to fall, 27-20, to Fruitland three-and-out. fi ve sets to Payette at Homedale Senior outside hitter Kaitlin Oct. 10: Nyssa, Ore., def. in Homedale’s 3A Snake River Lopez scored from a yard out Middle School on Oct. 11. Garcia produced three kills and Homedale, 3-1 — Rupp played Valley conference fi nale. with 41 seconds left in the game But the Pirates regained control 21 digs in her fi nal match before well at the net with four kills and Jose Lopez broke through for to cap the scoring. and posted a 25-16, 24-26, 21- a home crowd. a block in a non-conference loss Homedale’s fi rst score, barreling Fruitland recovered the onside 25, 25-16, 15-9 3A Snake River “The Payette game was the on the road. in from two yards out with 2 kick to end the Trojans’ hopes. Valley conference victory. best we have played this whole Garcia dug 11 balls, and Mavey minutes, 45 seconds left in the Lane had 77 yards rushing, and Senior outside hitter Laurien season,” VanDyke said. “We fi nished with 10 digs. third quarter. The run capped a Lopez added 50. Mavey also notched a double- are coming together and playing “The stats didn’t really show fi ve-play 74-yard drive and put Dane Jacobs led Homedale’s double with 11 kills and 18 digs. smart. We just need to fi nish.” our play,” VanDyke said. “The Homedale (6-2 overall, 2-2 3A defense again with six tackles “Our defense was great,” Junior libero Juleann Badiola girls played a great game. SRV) within two scores, 21-8. and two assists. Lorgan Jarvis second-year HHS coach Janel paced the service game with six “We did so many good things. Quarterback Trey Lane fi red a and Kenny Harper had fumble VanDyke said. “It was a team aces, and she added 15 digs on The girls have improved so 65-yard touchdown pass to Eric recoveries. Lucas Flaming had effort, but our digging was defense. much from the beginning of the Mullins in the fourth quarter on fi ve tackles and four assists plus remarkable. The senior had a The loss solidifi ed Homedale’s season. the ensuing play from scrimmage a quarterback sack. Home Visitor HMS eighth-graders win conference volleyball A narrow final set victory Football two point-after kicks. Seventh grade: Ontario 50, 14 O pushed the Homedale Middle The HMS eighth-graders ran Osborn scored two more TDs HMS 20 — The Tigers scored School eighth-grade volleyball wild over Ontario, Ore., last week in the second half, taking off on a the game’s first 21 points, but 8IBUT

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BOISE - NAMPA - HOMEDALE The Play: The play: The setter recorded 27 digs and 27 assists in a hard- 337-3142 337-3271 fought 25-16, 24-26, 21-25, 25-16, 15-9 loss to Payette at Homedale Middle School in the Trojans’ 3A Snake River Valley conference season finale. Coach’s take: “Kylie is the “quarterback” of our team. She has been a great leader for us all year. She gives 110 (percent) all of the time, Farm Bureau Owyhee Publishing Insurance Company which is why she is successful on the court and off. Players like Kylie 337-4866 are hard to come by. The excitement and leadership she brings to the 337-4041 floor will be hard to replace.” — Janel VanDyke Football Varsity - Friday, Oct. 28 at 3A state playoffs, opponent, site and time TBA Junior varsity - Season complete - Great Job! 337-4664 appointments se habla español Volleyball 573-1788 899-3428 Varsity Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 3A District III Tournament, Parma H.S., 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. (if nec.) Thursday, Oct. 20 at 3A District III Tournament, Parma H.S., 6 p.m. (if nec.) www.pauls.net Junior varsity and frosh-soph 337-3474 Seasons complete - Great Job! Owyhee 337-4681 Go Trojans! Lanes & Restaurant 337-3757 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 15 Sports √ Marsing: Preps for McCall on Friday Rimrock, Jordan Valley on From Page 12 On the night, senior kicker ball into the end zone, setting up that happened.” Jose Quiroz would remain perfect another Quiroz kick. It appeared opposite ends of streaks Following the penalty leading up to the fi nal minutes of his attempt was tipped by defense, Two Owyhee-area eight-man Friday. assessment, the Huskies (5-2 the game. causing the ball to go astray, football teams split their daytime In Dayville, Ore., Jordan Valley overall, 2-2 2A WIC) turned the Quiroz lined up for a 37-yard Wood said. contests Friday. scored its most points since Week ball over, and the Chargers (4-3, field goal attempt with five During the Chargers’ possession, Rimrock High School picked 2 but fell, 64-20, in a 1A High 2-2) marched down the fi eld to seconds on the clock. His kick the Huskies’ defense held its up its fourth consecutive victory, Desert League game against tie the game 21-21 with a little cleared the defense, but squarely ground, forcing Cole Valley’s drubbing host Greenleaf Friends Dayville/Monument. over seven minutes left in the pegged the lower crossbar of the fi rst kicking attempt of the night. Academy, 58-12, in a 1A, Div. Jordan Valley (3-3, 0-3 in third quarter. uprights, sending the game into Conor Hebert placed the 25-yard I game. league) takes a three-game losing On Saturday, athletic director overtime. kick directly through goal posts The Raiders (5-1 overall, 4-0 streak into a 2 p.m. home game Tim Little sent an email asking “Missing the fi eld goal at the to clinch the battle. in conference) visits Horseshoe Friday against league foe Spray/ for clarification on the ruling end isn’t Jose’s fault. It gave us “The defensive game was good. Bend for a 7 p.m. kickoff Mitchell. to the District III officials’ a chance to win, but it isn’t his Our guys played hard and made commissioner. fault,” Wood said. “The kids some key stops,” Wood said. The commissioner responded to played hard, but we left every “The turnovers and penalties hurt √ Homedale: Looks to use Little and the coaches via email opportunity for Cole Valley to us. You can’t have them this late after he had talked with the head stay in the game with us. You in the season. We have to clean offi cial: can’t leave those opportunities them up to compete. (Some of bye week to get kids healthy “…there were two out there.” our athletes) just play with more From Page 12 Fruitland used the Wing T unsportsmanlike fouls on a play In the Kansas City-style emotion than others, which causes “You want to pass, but at the formation to perfection. With that resulted in a touchdown. (The overtime, Marsing was given the many of the penalties.” same time, getting that much power, deception and speed, the referee) and the crew admit that ball fi rst but failed to punch the — JLZ pressure, we’re trying to protect Grizzlies chewed up large areas the application of the rule was Trey as it is.” of real estate. enforced incorrectly. This was an 7 p.m., Friday Marsing hosts McCall-Donnelly Sophomore running back Martarano scored on runs of error by the whole crew and cannot Marsing High School bid Wood said if Marsing controls Ali Garcia was bottled up as 50 and 32 yards, and Daulton be blamed to anyone individual farewell to 10 seniors as the the 60-minute game and utilizes well. He gained 38 yards on 13 Blackwell had a 44-yarder and on the crew. However, the white Huskies host McCall-Donnelly. a home-field advantage, the carries. Corta had 20 yards on opened the game with a one- hat is ultimately responsible for The team will be without Huskies could lock up the third eight carries, while completing yard scoring blast. penalty enforcement.” two seniors, Huskies coach seed, putting them on the road. just three of nine passes for 39 “They do a very good job of Despite the controversy Jaime Wood said. The 5-foot- If Cole Valley Christian loses yards. His longest completion coaching up their kids. The nice surrounding the touchdown, 10, 205-pound lineman Grayson at Melba, it would bump the was a 23-yard strike to Brett thing about it is that they run that Wood realizes there will always Kendall is in Indianapolis at Huskies into second place with Shanley on the game’s second program from the junior high to be situations where calls could the National FFA Convention. the ability to host a fi rst-round play from scrimmage. the JV. They run the same stuff go either way and “that is just the Another unidentifi ed senior will game. Meanwhile, Boise State-bound over and over and by the time they way it goes.” be out due to personal reasons. If Marsing takes the third quarterback Joe Martarano get to varsity they’ve got their The Huskies dominated the “I still believe we have the best seed, the Huskies would travel was a force for Fruitland. He program down pat,” Holtry said. first half, trading touchdowns team in the league,” Wood said. to District I to play the second- completed six of nine throws for “They’ve set their program up in the opening minutes with the “If we cut down on the penalties place team. With a Cole Valley 104 yards and two touchdowns. for success. They’ve done it the Chargers. Jason Galligan pulled and turnovers and play our game, loss and a Huskies win, they He also rushed four times for 144 right way.” in a Williams pass for the fi rst TD that is all we can ask. We will would potentially host a District yards and two more scores. — JPB of the game. Thirty seconds later, go out and play our game. The IV team. Cole Valley the end zone after a defense will change up a little “We will have to win and Mitchell Vanderwiel completion. bit. I truly believe that if we Cole Valley will have to lose Less than 10 seconds later, don’t get penalties, we won’t get to get that second-place spot,” Tristan Jacobi weaved his way turnovers, we won’t get beat.” Wood said. 80 yards down the fi eld on the The Vandals are coming off a Nampa Christian locked up kickoff for another touchdown. 26-6 loss at home against New fi rst place in the league with its The Huskies’ fi nal strike of the Plymouth. A win in Friday’s 35-14 win over Melba last week, game would come in the opening game against the Vandals will leaving Cole Valley, Marsing, minutes of the second quarter somewhat shore up where the New Plymouth and McCall in a again on a Williams-to-Galligan Huskies will compete in a 2A jumble for second through fourth connection. state play-in game. in the fi nal games of the season. )0.&%"-&


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AUCTIONEERS: Lonnie Rudd, J.B. Salutregui, Kyle Colyer SALE COMMITTEE: Ted Cantrell, Dan Mori, Nick Usabel, and Travis Kraupp. SALE CREW: Debbie Holzey, Sandy Cantrell, Anna Cantrell, Andrea Vega, Sharon Howell, Samara Callen, Tamara Miller, Scott Way, Kenny & Melanie Harper, Joe & Necia Lootens, Dave & Celia Tindall, Zach Tindall, Ted & Mary Blackstock, Tyler Blackstock, Tim Dines, Joe Usabel, Bill & Bev White, Chuck Krivanec, Dave Shenk, Chris Salove, Lynn Bowman, Jason Ineck, Rachael Criffield, Leslie Nash, Jackie Thurman, Scott & Lori Bennett, Sue Ellen Law, Mike Lankow, Clay Sauer, Robert & Georgia Goodwin, all the youth who ran buyer slips – and all those who helped in so many other ways.

BUYERS who purchased 32 beef, 119 swine, 61 sheep, 3 goats for $184,950 were:

06 Livestock Damon & Dawn VanGerpen Joe Churruca Northwest Transportation Rod St. Clair Ted & Sandy Cantrell 2C Farms/Parke Logging Dan & KathyMori John & Gloria Lejardi Out West Livestock Ruby Ranch Teton Sales Ace Black Ranches Dan Wiebold Julie Sterling Owyhee Auto Supply Scott Bennett Farms Tindall & Sons Anipro Dave Tindall Ken & Patricia Cooper Owyhee Avalanche Shannon’s Tire Tony & Brenda Richards Atkins Farm David & Ann Rutan King Cattle Company Owyhee County Farm Bureau Shenk Livestock Trautman Lawn & Landscape Bill & Bev White David & Teresa Prow Knight Vet Clinic Owyhee County Rodeo Showalter Construction Treasure Valley Livestock Bob Rathbone Family Dennis & Valerie Dines Kraupp Livestock, LLC Owyhee Dairy SMX, Inc. Trent Brusseau Caldwell Firemen’s Association DeRuyter Dairy Lath Callaway Owyhee Publishing Snake River Co., LLC Twin Falls Livestock Canyon Cattle Feeders Fisher Show Lambs Laura Bowman Owyhee SCD Snake River Mart TXOKO ONA Chadez Concrete Frank & Cindy Bachman Les Schwab – Nampa Paul Litow Spot Pizza United Oil Champion Produce George & Donna Bennett Lonny Averman Paul’s Markets Stacey & Kelli Buckingham Usabel Hay Champion Produce Sales Greg & Carina Purdom Lorenzen Ranches Pruett Tire Center Stan Oki Usabel Ranch Cherish Your Grandparents Homedale Lions Club Mary Lootens Purdom Bros. Steve & Leslie Nash Valley Irrigation Service Circle H Construction Idaho Specialized Transportation Matteson’s Rapha Massage Steve & Margaret Lejardi West Fargo Repair CKT Inc. Janis Bruneel Meyers Excavation Inc. Rich & Connie Brandau Steve Purdom William Heckathorn Commercial Tire Jason & Kerri Beckman Meyers Farm Supply Riverside Ag Sunny Sage Dairy Wilson Creek Feeders Criffield Farms Jason Meyers Morgan Ranches Rock & Laurie Smith T & K Farms Wong Farms Crookham Company Jerry Mayer Mud Lake Hay Rock Bottom Dairy Tamura, Inc. Zions Bank A big Owyhee County Custom Glass Joe & Verla Merrick North American Recycling Rockin 7 Livestock Ted & Mary Blackstock Thank You to Lonnie Rudd DONORS of $49,700 in add-on donations for our 4-H and FFA youth were: for your many years of service! 06 Livestock D & B Supply Harvey Williamson Kelly Landscaping Peter & Ruth Jackson Shawn & Jodi Kelley Agrilands Real Estate D & N Cattle Company HD Nannies Kelly Leavitt Phil & Edith Pease Shoddy Acres Agri-Beef Dairyland Seed Co., Inc. Helena Chemical Company Kevin & Carrie Rahier Phil Allison Sidney & Judith Erwin Agri-Lines Dan & Kathy Mori Helena DeWeerd Kim B. Keller, DDS, PA Phillip & Lez Rahn Simplot Grower Solutions Agri-Service, Inc. Dan’s Ferry Service Herb & Donna Churruca Knight Vet Clinic Phillip & Laura Maupin - Caldwell Ag-West Dairy Services Danskin Cattle Hidden Woods Quarter Horse Larry & Mary Esson Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Simplot Livestock Company Amber Beierle Daron Stevens High Desert Feed Larry’s Chevron Inc. Skyline Construction Anderson insurance, LLC Darrell & Cathy Riste Hilleshog Sugarbeet Seed Laura Bowman Premier Insurance Snake River Co., LLC Aunt Kerry & Uncle Guy Darryl & Leesa Kilby Homedale Lions Club Leland & Mark Mink Price & Sons Seed, Inc. Spring Cove Ranch A-Z Lumber & Hardware David & Ann Rutan Homedale Realty Les & Lavada Loucks Purdom Bros. Square Deal Store B & C Welding, Inc. David & Jamie Ostolasa Hopper Electric Service, Inc. Linda VanVleet Purdom Farms Inc. SSI Food Service Banner Bank - TF Deb Downing Horton Fluid Power, Inc. Lynn & Tammy Bowman Quality Trailer Sales Stacey & Kelli Buckingham Bar Lazy J Ranch Dee & Rosemary King Idaho Power M & M Potato, Inc. Rachel Robertson Steve & Leslie Nash Barbara Fogg Dennis & Valerie Dines Idaho Specialized Transportation Maag Angus, Oft Angus, Cook Rapha Massage Steve & Margie Shoemaker Barney & Melanie Harper Dennis Floyd Idaho Wrecker Sales Herefords RCI Electrical Solutions Steve & Rayme Linder Barry Edmiston DeRuyter Dairy Intermountain Communications Margaret Beierle Redmond Natural Salt Still & Leavitt Insurance Bass Auto Body Dick & Karen King Intermountain Community Bank Margaret Tindall Reel Time Video Strickland YT Ranches Ben & Tanyss Coble DL Evans Bank - Nampa Interwest Supply, Inc. Mark & Bev Bauer Reynolds Accounting LLC Sunny Sage Dairy Betz Supply Donna Robison Irene Hinkle Mark & Chris Alzola Rhead Realty Ted & Sandy Cantrell Big D Ranch Don’s Meats J & M Cattle Co. Mark & Jan Ayotte Rich DeWitt Terry & Jan Helm Big Valley Supply Doug & Lisa Thurman Jack & Jean Hargrove Mark & Shannon Alsager Rich Stansell Terry & Patty Ackerman Bill & Bev White Doug & Valerie DeVelbiss Jack & Margo Lootens Marsing Hardware & Pump Richard & Linda McIntyre Terry Field Bill & Elaine Jaques Dr. Kevin Dean Jack Thompson, Sr. Matt & Allison Wilson Richard & Margene Eiguren The Cowboy’s Pastime Bill & Zelda Ayotte Dr. Todd Winbigler James & Kathleen Skelton Mayne Mechanical Richard Starkey, MD The Fishin’ Hole Bob & Carol Swenson Dr. William Jeppe James Kranz Melanie Helm Rich & Michelle Atkinson The Westrand’s Bob & Sandy Butler Drew & Glenda Blessinger Jason & Kelly Ineck Metcalf Exterior Enhancements, Ricks Ranches, Inc. Tim & Kerri Dines Bob Uptmor Easterday Trucking Jason Binford Inc. Ripley, Doorn & Co. Tim Downing Bonnie Lisle Edward VanGrow Jason Bunn Mick Berger Robert & Beverly Schaafsma Tim King Bowen, Parker & Day, CPA’s Eide Baily, LLP Jay Neider Mickey Cantrell Robert & Judith Malmberg TK Oil Brent W. Usrey Ellen Kennedy Jeff & JoAnna Henry Mike & Linda Garman Rock & Laurie Smith Todd Wardle Brett Tolmie Eric & Wendy Stansell Jerry & Diana Deweerd Mike & Tanya Lowder Rock Bottom Dairy Tolmie’s ACE Hardware Bruneau One Stop Fisher Show Lambs Jerry & Diane Eckhout Mike Raine Roger & Miriam Haylett Tom & Denise Doughtery Burgess Angus Ranch Frank & Donna Smith Jerry & Ganeal Fogg Miyauchi Insurance Agency Roman & Jeannie Usabel Tom & Michelle Meyers Campbell Tractor - Homedale Frank Stirm Jerry & Judy Raburn Mrs. Z’s Rost Funeral Home, Inc. Tom Beckman Canyon Cattle Feeders Fred & Lela Aspiazu Jerry & Penny Meyers Nampa-Caldwell Orthodontics Ruby German Tom Corbet Cedar Creek Timber Frye, Vauk & Stanwood, CPA’s Jim & Mindy Kershner Nikki Love Ruby Ranch Tom Hart Chadez Concrete Gaskill Trucking Jim & Jo Schaafsma Ontario Sizzler Restaurant Rufus Uranga Trautman Lawn & Landscape Charles & Shirley Evans Gerry & Ann Loader Jim & Muriel Briggs Owen & Phyllis Crawley Russ & Deidre Erwin Treasure Valley Seed Charles Lyons Giant Produce Jim Criffield Owyhee SCD Ryan & Heidi Nash United Oil Charlotte Meyers Gil & Jo King Jim’s Lumber Pat Cook Scott & Debbie Bunderson Usabel Ranch Chris Binford Gingerich Bros Farms John & Gloria Jejardi Patrick Roberts Scott & Wendy Salutregui Valley Wide Cooperative Christi L. Smith Glenn & Vivian Lillie John & Renee Jackson Paula Enrico Scott Bennett Farms Vance Edwards CKT Inc. Gordon J. Cooper, DVM John & Sherry Jaca Perfection Repair Sean & Jill Farwell Wyatt & Connie Campbell Cliff & Marilyn Harris Grandpa Curt & Grandma Barb Julie Sterling Performix Nutrition Seth & Ann VanWassenhove Western Stockmen’s Cliff & Ruth Knox Greg & Carina Purdom Julie Uranga Performix Nutrition Systems Shannon’s Tire William E. & Marie Robertson Commercial Tire – Mtn Home Guerry, Inc. Keith & Mildred Gressley Perkins & Associates Sharon Munsey Zions Bank Crop Production Services Haken Insurance Agency Kelly & Niki Lootens Pete & Nancy Jackson Shawn & Annette Dygert Owyhee County Fair Award Sponsors and Contributors

Stage Sponsor Eleanor Howard, Kitchen & Tiffany Hipwell, Murphy Shoofly Livestock: American Legion Auxillary Owyhee Cattlemen’s RehabAuthority Pantry Kent Curtis, Homedale Leslie Nash, Margaret Lejardi, Christy Martinat & Eddie Lowder Association Heifer Special Contributors Bill Addington, Floral Lath Callaway, Marsing Heidi Nash, Rachel Criffield, Mary Lootens Replacement Program Owyhee Sand & Gravel Neva Miller, Historical Fair Staff Kelly Haun Tony & Teresa Larrocea Bodie Clapier Caba’s Restaurant & Lounge Keri Gibbs, Photography Karen Edwards, Mgr/Sec Snake River Livestock: Steve & Rayme Linder David Rutan River Bend Golf Course Kenzi McMichael, Art Leroy Ellis, Grounds Keeper Scott & Lori Bennett Bass Auto Body, Inc. Doug Burgess Owyhee County Commissioners Christa Rylass, Needlework John Ellis, Grounds Assistant South Mtn. Cowboys: Wilson Sage Hens Dan Mori Mayer Hay Retrieval Diane Rhoades, Agriculture Cheryl Wiggins, Office NealAnn Davis, Sheila Quintero, Frontier Tire Vern Kershner Owyhee Stacking Samantha Jensen, Hobby Crafts Sharla Jensen, Awards/Contests Ann Black Rutan Smith Dairy Sierra del Rio (Craig Baker) Miller Farms Sharon Frost, Ceramics 4-H Leaders South Mtn. Livestock: Sauer Transport, Inc. Doug Rutan Security Stage/Sound Managers Barnyard Brigade: Chris Elsner, Teresa Kershner Owyhee Avalanche 4-H Superintendents Owyhee County Sheriff’s Dept. David Gillette Michelle Babcock, Kim Bennion, Wilson Butte 4-H: Owyhee Gardeners Livestock Judging: Owyhee County Sheriff’s Posse Owyhee County Janis Burgess, Sharla Jensen, Deana Bass, Mary Blackstock, Emerald Insurance Agency Bill & Bev White Grounds Beautification Rodeo Board Members Shauna Sauer Stacy Callaway, Kelly Ineck, Frank & Cindy Bachman Horse: Owyhee Garden Club Larry Corta, President Bruneau Canyon: Rock & Laurie Smith, Maurine Johnson Sylvia Bahem Shoofly 4-H Club Dennis Pruett Deidre & Russell Erwin Megan Volkers, Allison Wilson Borderdale Kennels Beef: Homedale and Marsing LDS Tom Pegram Celia & David Tindall FFA Advisors Sand Hollow Country Store Bill & Bev White Church Jim Ferguson Bruneau Sage Riders: Lori Idsinga - Homedale Simplot Grower Solutions Dairy: Parade Tim Mackenzie Robin Howard Nick Usabel - Jordan Valley Dave & Celia Tindall Nick Usabel Donna Morose, Coordinator Wendell Hyer Dust Devils: Mike Martin - Marsing Dan & Heidi Stirm Sheep: Open Class & Contest Chris Landa Sylvia Bahem Josh Sanders - Melba Roger & Eleanor Howard Celia Tindall Sponsors Dan Parill Great Basin Buckaroos: Alan Schoen – Rimrock Lil’ Oasis Farms Swine: D & W All Types Fencing Kent Curtis Bruce & Terry Reuck 4-H & FFA Award Sponsors Patrick & Jamie Malmberg Joe Lootens Homedale Drug Don Basey Jump Creek Wranglers: Helena Chemical Co. Preferred Mobile Car Wash Goat: WSI Jon Cossell Tammy Bowman Janis Bruneel Steve & Margaret Lejardi Kim Williams Jo Fisk Mike Matteson Homedale Teen Leaders: Ethel Cegnar Bill & Kelly Haun Amy Bowers Paul’s Market George Hyer Andrea Vega Flip & Susi Larrocea Phillips Beef Production Award Pygmy Goat: Snake River Mart Rich Brandau Oreana Rednecks: Mrs. JP Whitted Program Megan Volkers Cliff Eidemiller Ben Badiola Steve James, Blackstock Ranch Energy Feed Herdsmandship: Owyhee Garden Club Howard Maupin Michelle Meyers Kenneth Davis Burgess Angus Ranch Sharla Jensen R&M Steel Randy Maxwell Owyhee Ruff Riders: Nashco Farms, Inc Chase Van Orden & Jeremiah Large Animal Round Robin: Owyhee Avalanche Keri Garrett Amber & Greg Clay, Julie Morton Charles & Holly Hutton Burnett Veterinary Clinic Dave Tindall Campbell Tractor Debbie Shearn Owyhee County Stitchers: Deb & Darin Holzhey Joe Churruca Small Animal Round Robin: Tolmie’s Ace Hardware Extension Office Staff Maurine Johnson Wasalea Henson United Oil, Alan & Debbi Martin Dena Cecil The Amalgamated Sugar Scott Jensen, Extension Educator Owyhee Gems: Dean & Karen Vance Gordon & Rose King Rabbit, Cavy & Poultry: Company Marsha Lockard, Extension Barbara Dines Joe & Verla Merrick Vern & Bonnie Kershner Georgia Goodwin Dairyland Seed Educator Owyhee Silver Spurs: Gary & Jerry Cunningham ION Truck Plaza, Paulette Wallin Clothing, Foods, Miscellaneous Owyhee County Fairboard Judith McShane, 4-H Youth Ginger Loucks, Bonnie Kent, Robert Winder Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association & Fashion Revue: D&B Supply, Caldwell Location Development Program Director Rebecca Wasson, Wendy Malmberg Family Owyhee Cattlemen’s Marsha Lockard Taste The Wild Nursery Andrea Vega, 4-H Program Stansell, Brandie Campbell, HD Nannies Association Sponsored And special thanks to… Spot Pizza Assistant Michael Lankow, Jeff & Lisa Marsing Hardware Steer Program Rainwater Refreshed for Marsing Farmers’ market Patty Daughdrill, ENP Metcalf, Lachelle Wood Richard & Connie Brandau Blackstock Ranch providing drinking water in the Marsing FFA Debbie Titus, Extension Office Owyhee Youth Garden Club: Celia Boland Craig Brasher Armory Exhibit Hall! Armory Supervisor Manager Jan Aman Owyhee Cattleman’s Assn. Joe Churruca All the judges! Jo Fisk Owyhee County Fair Board Pony Express: Vern & Bonnie Kershner Lynn Bachman Becky Emry, Assistant Shawn Dygert, Chair, Murphy Debbie Carter, Noreen Mayer Becky Salove Brian Collett Open Class Kenny Tindall, Vice, Bruneau Reynolds Creek 4-H: Dave & Barbara Lahtinen Dan & Kathy Mori Superintendents Dennis Dines, Homedale Robert & Georgia Goodwin Bill & Bev White Tindall & Sons Carol Murphy, Kitchen & Pantry Mary Lootens, Marsing Dan Jolley Christofferson Family Stacy Callaway Owyhee County Fair Horse Show Sponsors and Contributors

Anita’s Little Shop Dan Jolley Homedale Chiropractic Center Marsing Hardware Owyhee Veterinary Clinic Bachman Land & Livestock David & Ann Rutan Homedale Realty Matteson’s Philip & Lez Rahn Bar Lazy J Ranch Derron & Diana Frederick Idaho Pizza Mayer Hay Retrieval Quentin & Donna Kelley Bill & Lavonda Raine Doug & Lisa Thurman Idaho Power Company Mike & Sheila Quintero Rancho Idaho Bob & Rita Doughty Frye, Vauk & Stanwood, CPA’S Indian Creek Vet Hospital Mike & Theresa Greeley Ratliff Law Offices Chtd Bob’s Carpet Givens Hot Springs Jack & Jean Hargrove Monte Shields Roeser Family Caba’s Restaurant & Lounge Grand View Lions Club Jim’s Lumber Montes Racing Roger & Laura Eubanks Chuck Jones Grandpa Jeff Davis Joyce’s Creations Nate Good Rubbles Ramblin Rose The Fishin Hole Cindy Bachman Grant & Cathleen Hegerhorst Julie & Lloyd Jeffrey North Star Kennels Sandbar Restaurant Walker Construction CKT Trucking Greg & Debbie King K & C Farms Old Time Tubs Scribner Ranch White House Drive Inn Complete Pet Nutrion Gus Gas Ken’s Custom Tent & Canvas Owyhee Auto Supply Simplot Grower Solutions Wilson Butte 4H Club Cowboy’s Pastime Hazel Johnson King Kattle Korral Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association Simplot Livestock Y Bar CTI Foods LLC Hiddenwoods Quarter Horses Knight Veterinary Clinic Owyhee County Sheriff’s Dept. Steve & Tina Purdom Cunningham Ranch High Country Plastics Legacy Fuel & Food Owyhee Family Dental Center Ted & Mary Blackstock D & B Supply Hillbilly Horse Hotel Linda & Larry Andrus Owyhee Outlaws 4-H Club Terri’s Cinches Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 17 THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY 40-"3
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Baxter Black, DVM Jon P. Brown, managing editor Eyes on Owyhee On the Time for some good news edge of Got a phone call last week from someone pleading That would, of course, include those who are currently that we put some good news in the paper. deployed or recently returned from deployment in the We weren’t able to cover the specifi c event this Middle East. People such as Homedale Police Chief Jeff common sense gentleman spoke of — a World War II veteran taking Eidemiller, who is back on the job after the 116th Brigade the fi rst airplane ride of his life — but the caller did Combat Team deployment to Iraq; or Frankie Garrett, shed light on a fantastic point. the Canyon County apple grower who spent part of his Deer hunting Too often newspapers get bogged down in reporting youth island-hopping in the Pacifi c as part of the famous the hard news, which lately has been less than Amphibious Scouts and Raiders in World War II. uplifting. Of course, there are many other veterans’ stories to be cow lick Even news junkies like myself welcome, encourage told, and it is our hope that we can help share as many I’ve got a mule deer hangin’ on my wall from northern — heck — crave good news. as possible in our Nov. 9 edition. New Mexico so I could relate to Rafael’s story. That was a minor force behind honoring veterans Readers can do their part by submitting the stories He had joined two of his cousins for a deer hunting this November with biographical vignettes about their of family members who have served or currently are trip near Cuba, N.M., where his uncle had a cabin. They service either in wartime or peace time. serving in any branch of the military. arrived late and missed the fi rst day because cousin Dee We have received three submissions thus far, but We welcome details of the person’s service, including Dee was going through changes in her life. To be fair, with Veterans Day — and the cool date of 11-11-11 — theaters of war and commendations, if they apply. A Dee Dee was a good hunter, so her ditsy behavior was fast-approaching, it would be great to see more come contact number for the service member or the person into the offi ce. submitting the information would be helpful, too, in unexpected. All veterans are welcome to tell their stories and case we want to do some follow-up. Rafael had agreed to guide, cook and pack. He was submit photos. Service photos are preferred, but if Submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, Nov. up at 5 a.m. getting the cook stove ready, the fi rewood none are available, veterans are welcome to call the 2. gathered and making a racket. By 5:30, he could hear Avalanche offi ce and make an appointment to have a It is preferred that submissions are made by email to Dee Dee getting ready. A waft of something fl oral fl oated photo taken. [email protected] or john@owyheeavalanche. from her room. A sugary sweet lilac scent fi lled the cabin We’re looking for all the different slices of life the com. Other ways to submit veterans stories and photos and made his coffee taste funny! soldier, airman, sailor or Marine experiences while in include mail at The Owyhee Avalanche, Attn.: Veterans “What the heck are you doing?” he asked. the service — from the heroism of battle to the hilarity Day, P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628 or by dropping “Putting on lotion,” she answered. “Women of a of R&R. off the information at the Avalanche offi ce, 19 E. Idaho certain age need to protect their skin.” While we hope that such a feature would be enjoyable Ave., in Homedale. He knew she was recently divorced and maybe she for readers there, of course, is a more profound For more information, call (208) 337-4681 and ask was trying to be more desirable. That could explain her reason for opening the pages of the Avalanche to the for a news staffer. mood swings. He was understanding. recollections and remembrances. With your help, the Avalanche would like to give They left the cabin at 6:30 a.m. Rafael knew the better Veterans Day is a time to remember those who have more than just a handshake of thanks to the country’s hunting areas, so he led. In his backpack he stuck in a served to preserve our freedoms. heroes this Veterans Day. bottle of water, a skinning knife, twine and trail mix for himself. The rest of his backpack carried her essentials: Sugarless Gatorade, cookies, sardines, crackers, smoked oysters, aspirin, Alka-Seltzer, toothpaste, toothbrush, Accuracy In Media energy bars, peanut butter, hair brush, half a cantaloupe, matches, Steno, clean T-shirt and socks, binoculars, extra ammo, GPS, two-way radio and TP. All this in spite of the fact that he had casually reminded her that Operation Fast and Furious is a they planned to be back to the cabin by Beer:30. By 10 a.m., they had picked a blind along a well- scandal that can no longer be denied traveled trail. In a short time, they heard a small herd of cows coming their way. They had been handled and by Roger Aronoff mainstream press, but not much. Congressional hearings were not spooked by the humans. Bringin’ up drag was The usual truism is that many politicians make the have taken place under the chairmanship of Rep. Darrell a big red-brown Beef Master bull. He sniffed the air mistake of not coming completely clean when allegations Issa (R-Calif.). Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) has led the and cautiously walked toward our hunters. Dee Dee of wrongdoing surface. The cover-up, it is said, is often way in the Senate. But they have mostly been met by a got itchy. worse than the underlying crime or ethical violation. stonewalling Justice Department. “Just don’t move,” whispered Rafael, “Don’t be This has often been cited as the mistake made by people There has been some good reporting by Sharyl Attkisson aggressive, and he won’t hurt you.” including Richard Nixon (Watergate break-in), Bill Clinton of CBS News, and Brian Ross of ABC News. Fox News They stood like Easter Island statues as Big Red (Lewinsky, not to mention Filegate and Travelgate), and has been all over the story, and Sean Hannity had a one- walked up to Rafael and took a mighty whiff! Then he John Edwards (love child and cheating on his cancer- hour special back in July devoted to this emerging scandal. stepped to Dee Dee. “Hold still,” she heard Rafael say. stricken wife). More recently, Anthony Weiner. There is Others in the conservative media have done an excellent She froze in fear, her eyeballs about to pop out. Big Red a long list. job, including Pajamas Media, Michelle Malkin, Andy stretched out his huge neck, ran out his big ol’ slobbery But in some cases, the crime, or lapse in judgment, is McCarthy of National Review Online, American Thinker, tongue and licked Dee Dee across the mouth! defi nitely worse than the cover-up. That appears to be WorldNetDaily, the Heritage Foundation and Andrew Epilogue: the bull ran over Rafael trying to escape the case in a simmering scandal engulfi ng the Obama Breitbart through his many platforms, among others. This Dee Dee’s screaming! Rafael went down, smashing the administration that the mainstream media have tried their has perhaps been why the mainstream media have largely cantaloupe in his backpack trying to escape! And Dee best to ignore for many months. It is known as Operation ignored the story. Even when they have reported it, they Fast and Furious. have gone to great lengths to be sure that it didn’t implicate Dee hung her pant leg upside down on a barb wire fence It involves the Obama Justice Department and the Bureau President Obama, much less his Attorney General Eric trying to get away! Finally they managed to evade a of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). It involves some Holder, for anything other than being out of the loop. swarm of bees by dousing Dee Dee with toothpaste and 1,500 guns, about 1,000 of which ended up in Mexico, But that may have ended with recent revelations that the sugarless Gatorade mix. It came off like stucco. and a Border agent, Brian Terry, who was murdered with the federal government apparently purchased weapons — Baxter’s back in Idaho this week, taking in the weapons found near the scene of the crime in Arizona. The and sold them directly to criminals in Mexico. As Michael Trailing of the Sheep in Sun Valley on Saturday. Can’t get weapons were among 57 linked to Fast and Furious which Walsh of the New York Post wrote, “the Department of enough Baxter? Visit his Web site at www.baxterblack. have been tied to at least 11 violent crimes in the U.S., Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives apparently com for more features and to purchase Baxter Black including the Terry murder. The Justice Department, while ordered one of its own agents to purchase fi rearms with merchandise, including books and DVDs. largely stonewalling, has admitted this much to Congress, taxpayer money, and sell them directly to a Mexican drug as reported by The Los Angeles Times. In addition, at least cartel. Let that sink in: After months of pretending that 200 people have been killed or wounded in Mexico with ‘Fast and Furious’ was a botched surveillance operation weapons linked to the operation. of illegal gun-running spearheaded by the ATF and the There has been some reporting on the incident in the –– See Cover-up, Page 19 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 19 Commentary Financial management Flipping houses is a dicey way to build a down payment Dear Dave, got engaged, and our parents fi ancé’s mom has probably been buffer between your fi ancé and I live in New York, and even are contributing financially to doing it, too. the parents. Don’t let anyone push though I follow your advice and the wedding. 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You a pain in the behind! But they won’t act badly. has a radio call-in show. You can a nightmare - especially with the might even consider getting a only interfere because they’re so I think if you just step back fi nd tools to help with fi nances or weirdness in today’s economy. part-time job for a while to bring excited and love you so much. and take a breath you’ll realize previous columns at Davesays. When you take on this kind of in some extra cash. But waiting They want to be part of the what a big deal this is to everyone org. For more fi nancial advice, work you need to oversee what’s and saving up is a lot smarter plan happiness and for everything to involved. Chances are you’ll also visit the Web site or call (888) happening every step of the way. than fi xing and fl ipping houses be perfect. be able to come up with some 22-PEACE. Have a question You’re also working out the 900 miles away! As soon as they deliver a little creative ways to allow them to for Dave? Send correspondence details, and keeping an eye on the — Dave girl, lots of mothers start planning participate without your wedding to syndication@daveramsey. crew to make sure they’re doing their daughter’s wedding. They’ve losing its identity. com or write Dave $ays, 1749 things right. Besides, you can’t Dear Dave, had several years to dream and My biggest suggestion to you Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN just walk up to a house, buy it, and My girlfriend and I recently form an opinion on this, and your is to make sure that you’re the 37027 √ Cover-up: Increased Letters to the editor violence at U.S. border Letter-writer: Homedale-Marsing PD worth a look From Page 18 I was raised in Homedale and still have relatives is and coverage at what should be a reasonable price. It’s a US Attorney’s offi ce in Phoenix, it turns out that the Owyhee County, so I am interested in the happenings of lot closer to Homedale than Murphy. government itself was selling guns to the bad guys.” the county. It appears there are issues with the sheriff’s I realize this would take some serious research and This revelation may prove to be the game changer, and offi ce and Marsing needs police protection. commitment on both Homedale and Marsing City Halls force the Obama administration to turn this over to an Has anyone thought about looking into a combined as well as Homedale’s Chief of Police, but it may have independent counsel. Homedale-Marsing police department? I know this is merit. Recently the story gained critical mass in the establishment “out there” in thinking, but it could have real benefi ts for Just a thought. media. CNN decided it can no longer duck and cover, and both communities. The main department would still be in Robert T. Simon shield the Obama administration from a scandal that has Homedale, but Marsing would be able to get a patrol offi cer Boise the potential to make Whitewater and Watergate pale by comparison. Anderson Cooper deserves a lot of credit for Letter-writer: It’s time for the sheriff to give up his post putting this story together. In a long overdue report, he What part of no confi dence does the sheriff not get? cause you a problem or they may know more than you do, detailed much of what is known so far, including comments The sheriff must have a very narcissistic attitude if he still it is time to give it up. from Rep. Issa talking about the stonewalling he has met thinks he is not in the wrong on this one. There has been a great deal of lack of communication from the Justice Department, and comments from Sheriff When you have the majority of people not happy with on his part, and if he thinks everyone should acknowledge Paul Babeu of Pinal County in Arizona, who talked about your performance, it is time to give it up. When you have him as a “leader”. Come on, when your staff is accused the betrayal and potential criminal activity perpetrated by the Attorney General investigating you, not once but twice, of stealing in the jail, not showing up to meetings, your U.S. government offi cials. and the FBI doing the same, it is time to give it up. consistent investigation by authorities, you are not a leader Cooper’s reporter on this story, Drew Griffi n, tried to He is no more than a puppet to his own ego. He thinks and have not earned the respect of a goat. explain a possible motive for Fast and Furious. He said he is above the law. He thinks his self-worth is more than It’s time to give it up. I don’t think there is anyone that “the operation makes no sense.” So in attempting to it is worth. In other words, he just doesn’t get that he is a that believes a thing he says. How can he sleep at night explain it, he invoked the usual bogeymen. “So what’s big joke to the people. knowing that people are not happy with his performance? the real purpose?,” Griffi n asked. “The lack of sense, The people, county and the state have had enough of his He should be aware that his time is limited and should the apparent cover-up has opened the door now for these mishandling of funds, employees, and the well-being of simply give it up for the good of the People, the County conspiracy theorists. And you got to follow this. They the communities involved. and the State. believe this was part of a convoluted plan for the Obama When you fire people who had been serving the Deborah Even administration and the attorney general to actually increase community for years because you are afraid they might Boise the level of violence on the Mexican border with assault weapons purchased in the U.S. in an apparent attempt to rekindle interest in an assault weapons ban. As wacky as that may sound, I must tell you that theory is gaining Election letters traction, not just among the Second Amendment crowd, The Owyhee Avalanche will accept letters to the editor pertaining to the Nov. 8 election until noon on Friday, because this operation makes no other sense.” Oct. 28. Griffi n is correct that such theories are out there. But The usual letters to the editor guidelines apply, including letters must be no more than 300 words and letters until some independent entity can get to the bottom must include contact information, including a phone number, of the letter-writer of this, hopefully with the cooperation of the Obama Submit letters in one of four methods: administration rather than the stonewalling and obstruction • E-mailed to [email protected] that has characterized their response up to now, the reasons • Faxed to (208) 337-4867 for the operation might remain theoretical. Let’s see if the • Mailed to P.O. Box 97, Homedale ID, 83628 cover-up proves worse than the crimes. • Dropped off at the Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., in Homedale — Roger Aronoff is the editor of Accuracy in Media. For more information, call (208) 337-4681. He can be contacted at [email protected]. Page 20 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago October 23, 1986 October 26, 1961 October 21, 1871

Audit: Marsing schools began with $106,550 defi cit Highway 51 Association elects offi cers at Marsing TWO LITTLE GIRLS were gravely discussing the The trustees of the Marsing School District learned last The Highway 51 Association, which held its annual question of wearing earrings. One thought it wicked; the Tuesday evening that the district began the fi scal year with meeting at Marsing last Thursday, re-elected its current other was sure it could not be, as so many good people a defi cit of $106,550. offi cers. wore them. The other replied, “Well I don’t care; if it wasn’t The fi gure was included in the 1985-86 audit compiled They are Arson Alzola, Roland, Nev., president; Mrs. wicked God would have made holes in our ears.” by the fi rm of Dille, Crandall and Swenson of Nampa. Carl Agenbroad, Bruneau, secretary-treasurer; and Ed Further information from the audit showed that expenses Riddle, Riddle, vice president. LOCAL MINING RECORD. The Oro Fino is now exceeded revenues during the fi scal year by $145,620. A The Marsing Chamber of Commerce arranged the dinner yielding 30 tons per day of fi ne looking ore. Proposals will fund balance from the previous year of $39,074 resulted in at the Marsing grade school multi-purpose room that be received till noon to-day, by Mr. Thomas, foreman of the bottom line defi cit of $106,550, the audit showed. preceded the business meeting at the Wo-He-Lo clubhouse the mine, for running a 50-foot drift in the second level, Specific areas reflected in the audit showing over- attended by 84 persons. south of the shaft. The drift is to be 4 feet wide and 6½ feet expenditures of the budget were: Administration: district high. The contractor will be required to pay 7 1/2 cents clerk $2,004, offi ce personnel $1,080, contracted services Sen. Church hopeful for 51 for each drill sharpened; other tools will be supplied and $2,461, travel $3,115, and supplies $1,432. Senator Church told the Chronicle this week that the sharpened free of charge. Candles will be furnished at $6 Instruction: Although the total budget for instruction was Bureau of Public Roads has assured him it will give per box; black powder, $7.50 per keg; Giant powder, $1.50 not overspent, several specifi c items were. Three line items “very careful consideration” to a request for $300,000 for per pound; fuse, 2 cents per foot; handles, 60 cents each. in this category were not budgeted for, but expenses were Highway 51, in Owyhee County. The Home Retreat, situated a short distance above the accrued. They included benefi ts $8,267, counselor salary Earlier this month Church urged Federal Highway War Eagle mine, and owned by John Grete, Fred Grete and $22,324, and librarian salary $30,678. Other line items Administrator Rex M. Whitton to allocate that amount of Fred Reunter, is looking well. The shaft is down 45 feet in the instruction category which expenditures exceeded money from public lands funds for improvement of the and drifting is going on both north and south. The vein budget included secondary teacher subs $5,472, ancillary section of the highway between the Duck Valley Indian is from 16 inches to 3 feet in width and easily worked, teacher aides $19, elementary supplies $936, secondary reservation and Bruneau. requiring but little blasting. They now have out 65 tons supplies $9,898, secondary textbooks $9, principal salaries “We have requested the states to propose projects for of ore, which is being worked at the Webfoot mill. It is $8,375, secretary salaries $799, and travel $3,487. the allocations of the $3 million authorized for the fi scal chiefl y gold bearing and, judging from the appearance of Transportation: The district overspent the budget year 1963,” Whitton wrote Church. the amalgam, will pay handsomely. in transportation on every line item except “other.” Superintendent Davis is making numerous improvements Individually, by line item, defi cits appeared in mechanics Marsing routs Wilder 68-0 at the Golden Chariot. A structure, 20x24 feet, is being salaries $2,048, drivers salaries $9,391, contracted services A business-like Marsing eleven recovered a fi rst period added to the front of the main shaft house, and a building, (not budgeted) $9,251, insurance $6,683, repairs $21,543, fumble, scored quickly and went on to rout an outmanned 28x30 feet, in which to assort ore is being erected. Extensive fuel $1,959. The total defi cit spending in the transportation Wilder squad by a score of 68-0 in a game at Wilder in the snow sheds are also in course of the construction. department was $47,875. rain Friday night. The Morning Star shaft is now down 130 feet. Edgerton According to the Wilder coach, “It was simply a case of & Co. will sink it 100 feet deeper and then drift north a Local teen among group to Wash. DC too much Marsing and too many Wilder fumbles.” distance of 200 feet in order to connect with the lower level A Homedale youth was one of three youths to attend Wilder fumbled the opening kickoff on its own 30-yard formerly worked by Moore & Fogus. The mine then will the National 4-H Teen leadership program Profi les for line and Marsing recovered. Three plays later the Huskies be in splendid shape to yield ore. Tomorrow at the National 4-H Center in Washington, DC. were across the goal line. The Noonday is still yielding a rich quality of ore. The program was held October 10-13. Fullback Larry Kirk of Marsing scored three times, The latest information quotes Golden Chariot at $16; Attending were Tracy Leavitt of Homedale, Alicia tailback Jim Percifi eld four times, one of which was a War Eagle, $8½; Ida Elmore, $3½; Mahogany, $9½. Johann of Genesee, and Toni Sutton of Midvale. 70-yard run of the second half kickoff. Quarterback Brad Wells Fargo & Co. shipped from here this week 10 bars The purpose of the program is to provide leadership Arnold scored once and passed to Givens for another Kirk of bullion, valued at $14,659.90. training to teen-age 4-H members serving in leadership ran 40 yards after interception of a Wilder pass and Dennis, roles and to involve teens in program development and in who ordinarily plays back tackle, assumed a backfi eld SOME SQUASH-OWYHEE AHEAD. The Baker City assessing community needs. position and scored on a plunge from six yards out. Democrat is blowing about a squash raised in that vicinity which weighs 73 pounds. Pretty good squashes, gentlemen, McCall captured by Trojans 40-0 Trojans dump Notus 42 to 2 but rather small in comparison to those produced in It took only a minute and 13 seconds for the Homedale Scoring in every quarter on a wet fi eld, Homedale Owyhee. There is one on exhibition at the store of S. Trojans to set the pace against the McCall-Donnelly celebrated Homecoming with a 42-2 Snake River Valley Lebrecht, in this town, which is egg-shaped, 5 feet 8 inches Vandals last Friday night at Deward Bell Stadium. B League rout of the Notus High eleven here Friday in circumference, and weighs 106 pounds. This mammoth And the Vandals went home with no more points than evening. squash was raised in Tracy & Bacheler’s garden on Trout they arrived with. The Trojans shut out the Vandals 40-0. Homedale fullback Jim McClure and halfback Glenn Creek, and if Nevada, Webfoot or any other place can beat On the third play of the game (the Trojans received the Kushlan accounted for all six touchdowns, and fi ve of the it we would like to know it. kickoff) Steve Purdom broke loose from the pack for a conversion points. 63-yard run, scoring the fi rst TD of the game. Notus earned its two-point safety in the second quarter RELIEF FOR CHICAGO. Last Saturday, Acting The second quarter saw the home team break loose when Kushlan was tackled behind the goal line on the Governor, E.J. Curtis, issued a proclamation to the from the clutches of the M-D defense, as Purdom made soft fi eld. citizens of Idaho recommending contributions in aid of another TD with a near-record run of 95 yards. Shortly Homedale has won three and lost two. the suffering and unfortunate people of Chicago. But after Purdom’s long run, Ryan Nash nearly matched it Silver City, ever willing to aid the needy, did not wait to be with a 93-yard dash to the uprights. Then it was Purdom Homedale Locals reminded of its duty by the Executive. On the same day that again. This time he took it in with a pass from QB Cook Mr. and Mrs. Tom Davis, Seattle, Wash., visited Mrs. the proclamation was issued, and two days before its arrival for another 57 yards and another six points. Elizabeth Batt Tuesday. A dinner was given in honor of here, $642.50, in coin, was collected and immediately In the fi nal quarter, Nash gathered up a pass and went the Davises Sunday by Mrs. Irvin Hetrick. dispatched to the destitute and homeless inhabitants of the 32 yards for the fi nal touchdown of the game. The Mmes. Boyd Jemmett, Leslie Selders, Dave Phelps, ill-fated city. Besides this the Odd Fellows of Silver City George Keith and Ron Pottinger attended a Thursday nobly gave $100 to there suffering brethren in Chicago, About folks you know Musicale meeting at the home of Mrs. Harold Hulse of and other societies here will doubtless contribute to the Alice Edmiston, Homedale 4-H leader and coordinator Notus. same worthy end. for the exchange program in Owyhee County, attended Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Brant of Boise were in Homedale the Idaho State Forum and International Coordinators and Marsing Saturday to attend the grand opening of the TOBACCO SEIZURE. On the 16th street inst. Internal workshop in Sun Valley last weekend, Oct. 16-18. Theme new banks. They also visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Revenue Collector, J. C. Geer, seized about 1,200 pounds for the seminar was ‘4-H Leaders Sculpture the Future.’ Tom Johnson. of tobacco belonging to Sam Heidelberger of this place. Dr. Jim Kern, San Antonio, Texas, who speaks Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Murray have returned home after Sam purchased the tobacco at the Camp Three Forks throughout the United States to teachers, young people spending fi ve days in Utah visiting their son-in-law and Government sale, on the 29th of July last, and says that and their leaders, was guest speaker. “Understanding daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lew Buck and family. he had no intention of defrauding the United States as Ourselves and Others” was his keynote address on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Manning and daughter of Boise under the circumstances, he did not suppose the tobacco “Joy in Realizing Our Potential” was the topic of his talk were weekend guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed was subject to the revenue tax. He will lose about $300 on Saturday. Manning. by the transaction. Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 21 Public notices SYNOPSIS OF NOTICE OF PENDING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEED COMMISSIONERS GEM IRRIGATION DISTRICT MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2011 PO BOX 67 Payment of bills approved HOMEDALE, ID 83628 from the following funds: Current OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO Expense $31,868, Road & Bridge NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Title 43, Chapter 7, of the Idaho State Code, on December 31, 2011, the period of $14,924, District Court $1,855, redemption for delinquent entries made January 1, 2009, shall expire and the Gem Irrigation District, or its assign, shall be issued a tax deed County Fair $1,400, Fair Grounds or lien for the property described below, upon which such delinquent entries were made. The property described below may be redeemed on $9,217, Probation $894, Museum or before December 31, 2011, by paying to the Gem Irrigation District at its offi ce in the City of Homedale, County of Owyhee, the delinquent $100, Indigent & Charity $43,299, assessments for which the delinquent entries were made, plus a penalty of two percent (2%) thereon, interest on the total at the rate of one Revaluation $449, Solid Waste percent (1%) per month from the day said delinquent entries were made until the day of redemption, and recording and publication costs. Any $1,472, Tort $52,902, Weed $63, inquiries direct to Gem Irrigation at the above named address. 911 $41. Delinquent Interest Misc Polling places approved for Person Property Year Assessment to Costs the November 8th Election as Assessed Description Assessed & Penalty 12/31/09 follows: City of Grand View- Robert/ Rhonda Chioino Sec. 17, T3N R5W Pt SW SW 2009 400.86 141.48 47.25 Eastern Owyhee Library City of Walter/ Leona Garrison Sec. 17, T3N, R4W Pt Lot 5 2009 141.03 49.79 47.25 Marsing- County Extension Offi ce Walter/ Leona Garrison Sec. 17, T3N, R4W Pt Lot 5 2009 300.90 106.20 47.25 City of Homedale & Homedale Scott Jensen Sec. 28, T3N, R4W Pt NE SE 2009 300.90 106.20 47.25 Fire- Homedale City Hall Adan Ponce Sec. 31, T3N, R4W Pt NE SW 2009 117.98 41.64 47.25 Certificates of residency Jeff/ Rebecca Wasson Sec. 21, T3N, R4W Pt SW 2009 100.98 35.64 47.25 approved for tuition assistance for Dated this 12th day of October, 2011 students attending CWI. Approved GEM IRRIGATION DISTRICT contract with AAA of Jerome for Connie Chadez, Treasurer waste disposal in the Three Creek 10/12,19,26;11/2/11 area. Approved re signing of Idaho Power Law Enforcement Quality for further information at obligation is $242,470.50, plus 609 Selway Dr., Homedale, /s/ Scott D. Stufflebeam, Agreement. Approved letter to (208) 373-0130. interest, costs and expenses Idaho is sometimes associated Attorney At Law BLM on Parkinson right-of-way. 10/19/11 actually incurred in enforcing the with said property. Successor Trustee Continued Order to Show obligations thereunder and in this Said sale will be made without 10/12,19,26;11/2/11 Cause Findings on Wilke. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S sale, together with any unpaid and covenant or warranty regarding Indigent & charity; 11-47, 11-48 SALE /or accruing real property taxes, title, possession, or encumbrances THE FOLLOWING liens approved, 11-46 approved, TS No. 09-0182380 Title Order and/or assessments, attorneys’ to satisfy the obligations secured APPLICATION(S) 11-45 denied. Approved Road No. 090869542IDGNO Parcel fees, Trustees’ fees and costs, and by and pursuant to the power HAVE BEEN FILED TO Maintenance Agreement with No. RP 0035 000 10050 A The any other amount advanced to of sale conferred in the Deed APPROPRIATE THE Silver Falcon Mining and Earll following described property will protect said security, as authorized of Trust executed by Annabelle PUBLIC WATERS OF THE Excavation. Letter approved to be sold at public auction to the in the promissory note secured Machuca, an unmarried person, STATE OF IDAHO: 2-10465 BLM requesting gravel from highest bidder, payable in lawful by the aforementioned Deed of as Grantors, First American Title DALE VAN ES, JACKIE community pit. Meeting with money of the United States, In Trust. Therefore, the Benefi ciary Insurance Company, as Trustee, VAN ES, 8222 DESERT DR, Western Alliance. The complete the lobby of the Owyhee County elects to sell, or cause said trust for the benefit and security of MARSING, ID 8363 minutes can be viewed on Courthouse, 20381 Highway 78, property to be sold, to satisfy United States of America acting Point of Diversion L1(NWNW) owyheecounty.net or in the Murphy, ID 83650, on 02/13/2012 said obligation. NOTICE IS through the Rural Housing S23 T02N R04W OWYHEE Clerk’s offi ce. at 11:00 am, (recognized HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS Service or successor agency, County Source SNAKE RIVER 10/19/11 local time) for the purpose of FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO United States Department of Tributary COLUMBIA RIVER foreclosing that certain Deed of COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY Agriculture, recorded April 13, Use: STOCKWATER 01/01 to PUBLIC NOTICE Trust recorded 07/22/2008 as INFORMATION OBTAINED 2009, as Instrument No. 267927, 12/31 3.59 CFS US Ecology Idaho, Inc. Instrument Number 265684, and WILL BE USED FOR THAT all records of Owyhee County, Total Diversion: 3.59 CFS (USEI) is hereby providing executed by JORDAN J. RELK PURPOSE, AND THAT THE Idaho. Date Filed: 5/23/2011 notice of a recent Class 3 Permit AND ERIN E. RELK, HUSBAND DEBT MAY BE DISPUTED. The default for which this sale Place Of Use: Modifi cation in accordance with AND WIFE, as Grantor(s), THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE is to be made is the failure to make STOCKWATER the requirements of 40 CFR in favor of MORTGAGE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH the monthly installment due on T02N R04W S28 NESW Part 270.42(c). This permit ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SECTION 45-1506(4)(a) IDAHO the 13th day of each and every NWSW SWSW modification request is for the SYSTEMS, INC., as Benefi ciary, CODE. NO REPRESENTATION month. As of August 18, 2011, the T02N R04W S29 NESE design, construction, operation, to RECONTRUST COMPANY, IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, account is $2,903.20 delinquent SESE monitoring, and closure of new N.A., the Current Trustee of OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY and the monthly payments are The application proposes an landfi ll cell 16 to increase waste record, covering the following RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS $517.27. The last payment was alternate source of stockwater for disposal capacities at Site B in real property located in Owyhee OBLIGATION. DATED: made on February 13, 2011. a dairy only. Grand View, Idaho. The required County, state of Idaho: LOT 09/29/2011 Name and Address The above Grantor(s) are No expansion of dairy herd. 60 day comment period shall 5, BLOCK 1, ROYAL VISTA of the Current Trustee is: named to comply with Section Permits will be subject to all begin on the date of publication of ESTATES SUBDIVISION, RECONTRUST COMPANY, 45-1506(4)(a), Idaho Code. prior water rights. For additional this notice in the Idaho Statesman. OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., No representation is made that information concerning the All comments should be addressed ACCORDING TO THE PLAT CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, they are, or are not, presently property location, contact Western to: RECORDED APRIL 4, 2002 AS CA 80028-1821 PHONE: (800) responsible for this obligation. The Region offi ce at (208) 334-2190; Department of Environmental INSTRUMENT NO. 239203, 281-8219 RECONTRUST balance now due is $93,250.51 in or see www.idwr.idaho.gov/apps/ Quality, 1410 North Hilton, Boise, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. COMPANY, N.A. Successor Principal; Interest is $1,900.80 ExtSearch/WRFiling.asp for a Idaho 83706-1255 Attention: Ms. The Trustee has no knowledge of a Trustee /S/ Melody Dewald subsidy granted is $2,674.32 full description of the right(s). Kim Custer more particular description of the ASAP# 4100889 and fees currently assessed are Protests may be submitted based A Public Meeting shall be above referenced real property, 10/12,19,26;11/2/11 $49.08 computed through August on the criteria of Idaho Code § held regarding this Class 3 but for purpose of compliance 18, 2011 with interest accruing 42-203A. Any protest against the Modifi cation request at Rimrock with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, RESCHEDULED NOTICE thereafter at the daily rate of approval of this application must Jr./Sr. High School in Owyhee the Trustee has been informed that OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 10.2192. Interest continues to be fi led with the Director, Dept. County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the street address of, 2562 ROYAL At 10:00 o’clock A.M. accrue. All delinquencies are of Water Resources, Western November 15, 2011. VISTA DRIVE, HOMEDALE, (recognized local time) on now due together with any late Region, 2735 Airport Way, Boise Copies of the request for ID 83628 is sometimes associated February 7, 2012, on the Front charges, advances to protect ID 83705 together with a protest modification and supporting with said real property. Bidders Steps of the Owyhee County the security, and fees and costs fee of $25.00 for each application documentation are available must be prepared to tender the Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy associated with this foreclosure. on or before for viewing and copying at the trustee the full amount of the bid 78, Murphy, Idaho, Scott D. The Benefi ciary elects to sell or November 7, 2011. The following locations: at the sale in the form of cash, Stufflebeam, Attorney At Law, cause said property to be sold to protestant must also send a copy State of Idaho, Department or a cashier’s check drawn on a as Successor Trustee, will sell satisfy said obligation. Information of the protest to the applicant. of Environmental Quality, 1410 state or federally insured savings at public auction, to the highest concerning the foreclosure action North Hilton, Boise, Idaho institution. Said sale will be made bidder, for cash, in lawful money may be obtained from the Trustee, GARY SPACKMAN, Interim US Ecology Idaho, Inc., 20400 without covenant or warranty, of the United States, all payable whose telephone number is (208) Director Lemley Road, Grand View, express or implied, regarding title, at the time of sale, the following 785-2413. 10/19,26/11 Idaho possession or encumbrances to described real property, situated DATED October 4, 2011 Eastern Owyhee County satisfy the obligation secured by in Owyhee County, Idaho, and Library, Grand View, Idaho and pursuant to the power of sale described as follows, to-wit: The Idaho Department of conferred in that certain Deed of Lot 4, Block 5, Big Sky Estates Environmental Quality (IDEQ) Trust. The default for which this No. 2, part of Government Lot contact for request for permit sale is to be made is: Failure to 4, Section 4, Township 3 North, modifi cations is Ms. Kim Custer pay the monthly payment due Range 5 West, Boise Meridian, at (208) 373-0130. USEI’s 08/01/2009 of principal, interest Owyhee County, Idaho, according compliance history during the and impounds and subsequent to the offi cial plat thereof fi led life of the permit being modifi ed is installments due thereafter; plus April 22, 1988 as Instrument available from the IDEQ contact late charges, with interest currently No. 194804 in the offi ce of the person. accruing at 6.375% per annum; recorder for Owyhee County, If you have any questions together with all subsequent sums Idaho. regarding this Permit Modifi cation, advanced by benefi ciary pursuant Information concerning please feel free to contact the to the terms and conditions of the foreclosure action may be USEI’s contact person, Mr. Matt said Deed of Trust, and any obtained from the Trustee, whose Alvarado at (208) 834-2275, supplemental modifications telephone number is (208) 785- or Ms. Kim Custer with the thereto. The principal balance 2413. According to the Trustee’s Idaho Department Environmental owing as of this date on said records, the street address of Page 22 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Public notices SUMMONS Boise Meridian, Owyhee County, North 69°16’ West along a ditch South 19°23’ West 357.42 feet property and water rights, and CASE NO. CV11-1884 Idaho; thence 700.0 feet to a point; thence along the Grand View Mutual to apply the proceeds of such IN THE DISTRICT COURT South 0°03’ East a distance North 77°04’ West along a ditch Canal right-of-way to a point; sale to the satisfaction of said OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL of 2600 feet to a point on the 209.5 feet to a point; thence thence Amended Judgment and Decree DISTRICT OF THE West boundary line of East Half North 36°04’ West along a ditch South 8°04’ West, 93.55 feet of Foreclosure in the total amount STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND Northeast Quarter; thence 430.0 feet to a point; thence along the Grand View Mutual of $477,381.85 with interest FOR THE COUNTY OF South 9°54’ East, a distance of North 80°04’ West along a ditch Canal right-of-way to a point; thereon at the statutory rate of OWYHEE 249.5 feet to a point on the East 145.5 feet to a point; thence thence 5.25% per annum, of $66.66 per COLLECTION BUREAU, right-of-way line of the Grand South 78°16’ West along a ditch South 16°51’ West, 114.31 day, from September 12, 2011, INC., an Idaho corporation, View Mutual Canal; thence 433.0 feet to a point; thence feet to a point on the South and my fees an costs. Plaintiff, North 78°16’ East along a ditch North 9°54’ West, a distance boundary line of the Northwest PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY -vs- BOB ALLEN, Defendant. 433.0 feet to a point thence of 249.5 feet to the POINT OF Quarter Southeast Quarter of GIVEN: That on the 17th day of TO: THE ABOVE NAMED South 80°04’ East along a ditch BEGINNING. Section 26; thence East 554.8 November, 2011, at the hour of DEFENDANT(S): 145.5 feet to a point thence IN TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, feet along the South boundary 1:00 o’clock p.m., at the front You have been sued by the South 36°04’ East along a ditch RANGE 3 EAST, BOISE line of the Northwest Quarter door of the Owyhee County above named Plaintiff. 430.0 feet to a point thence MERIDIAN, OWYHEE Southeast Quarter of Section Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy The nature of the claim against South 77°04’ East along a ditch COUNTY, IDAHO Section 26: 26 to THE TRUE POINT OF 78, milepost 29, Murphy, Idaho, you is monies due and owing. 209.5 feet to a point thence A tract of land lying South and BEGINNING. I will attend, offer and sell at Anytime after 20 days South 69°16’ East along a ditch East of the Grand View Mutual EXCEPTING THEREFROM: public auction all or so much of following the last publication 700.0 feet to a point thence Canal main canal in the Northwest That potion of the Northeast the above-described real property of this summons, the court may South 57°56’ East along a ditch Quarter Northeast Quarter and Quarter Northeast Quarter and the and appurtenances as directed to enter a judgment against you 200.0 feet to a point thence more particularly described as North 165 feet of the Southeast be sold as may be necessary to pay without further notice, unless South 37°56’ East along a ditch follows: Quarter Northeast Quarter of and satisfy the Amended Judgment prior to that time you have fi led 600.0 feet to a point thence BEGINNING at the Southeast Section 26, Township 5 South, and Decree of Foreclosure as set a written response in the proper South 58°56’ East along a ditch corner of Northwest Quarter Range 3 East, Boise Meridian, out in the Writ of Execution, with form, including the case number, 692.0 feet to the centerline of Southeast Quarter, Section 26, Owyhee County, Idaho, lying interest thereon and costs, to the and paid any required fi ling fee Shoofl y Creek; thence Township 5 South, Range 3 East, West of the Grand View Mutual highest bidder for cash, in lawful to the Clerk of the Court and North 56°03’ East, a distance Boise Meridian, THE TRUE Canal. money of the United States of served a copy of your response of 1690.4 feet more or less to a POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHR WITH: America. on the Plaintiff’s Attorney, Mark point on the Southwest sideline thence EQUIPMENT: A Sheriff’s Certifi cate of Sale L. Clark, Attorney at Law, PO of the R/W of Grand View Canal; North 0°03’ East along the East 5 H.P. Electric Motor and Pump, will be delivered to the purchaser Box 846, Nampa, Idaho 83653, thence Northwest along the above boundary line of the Northwest Pump – Parma Water Lifter and the real property sold shall be 208-463-2311 R/W line of the Grand View Quarter Southeast Quarter, Section Type PA254, Serial Number: subject to redemption rights as set A copy of the Summons and Canal, a distance of 4488 feet, 26, as described above, 1,077.24 UB1579 forth in Idaho Code 11-402 of one Complaint can be obtained by more or less, to a point on the feet to a point on the Grand View ¼ mile 8” Gated PVC Pipe year if the property sold consists contacting either the Clerk of the North Section line of Section 25, Mutual Canal thence WATER RIGHTS: of a tract of land of more than Court of the attorney for Plaintiff. Township 5 South, Range 3 East, South 27°18’ West, 235.52 feet #02.56 Snake River Irrigation twenty (20) acres, and six months If you wish legal assistance, you Boise Meridian; thence along the Grand View Mutual 6/1/1912 8.84 cfs if the real property sold consists should immediately retain an North 89°57’ West a distance Canal right-of-way to a point; #57-10796 Groundwater of a tract of land of twenty (20) attorney to advise you in this of 1403 feet, more or less, to the thence Domestic 12/31/1935 .04 cfs acres of less. matter. Northwest corner of Northeast South 31°27’ West, 235.25 feet The property is farm ground DATED this 26 day of DATED this 5th day of October, Quarter Northeast Quarter, THE along the Grand View Mutual and the legal description is the September, 2011. 2011. POINT OF BEGINNING. Canal right-of-way to a point; best address for the property. /s/DARYL CRANDALL, Charlotte Sherburn, Clerk of IN TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, thence I am commanded and required Sheriff the Court RANGE 3 EAST, BOISE South 55°20’ West, 217.40 feet to proceed to notice for sale Owyhee, Idaho Lena Johnson, Deputy Clerk MERIDIAN, OWYHEE along the Grand View Mutual and to sell at public auction the 10/5,12,19/11 10/19,26;11/2,9/11 COUNTY, IDAHO A parcel Canal right-of-way to a point; above-described real property, of land lying in the following thence appurtenances, fi xture, personal NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S Sections: SALE Section 25: Fractions of CASE NO. CV 2011-1969M Southeast Quarter Southwest IN THE DISTRICT COURT Quarter, West Half Southwest OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL Quarter DISTRICT OF THE Section 26: Fractions of STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND Southeast Quarter FOR THE COUNTY OF Section 35: Fractions of OWYHEE Northeast Quarter U.S. BANK NATIONAL Section 36: Fractions of ASSOCIATION, as Northwest Quarter Northwest CUSTODIAN/TRUSTEE, Quarter more particularly Plaintiff, described as follows: Vs. BEGINNING at the Northwest THOMAS M. RICKS, corner of Northeast Quarter Defendant. Northeast Quarter, Section 26, Under and by virtue of a Writ of Township 5 South, Range 3 East, Execution issued out of the above- Boise Meridian, thence entitled Court, in the above- South 0°03’ East, 2600 feet entitled action, dated September to THE TRUE POINT OF 15, 2011, wherein the plaintiff BEGINNING; thence obtained an Amended Judgment South 0°03’ East, 1360 feet to and Decree of Foreclosure the Northwest corner of Southeast against the defendant THOMAS Quarter Southeast Quarter, M. RICKS, on the 12th day of Section 26; thence West 553 feet September, 2011, determining along the North boundary line that the plaintiff is owed the sum of Southwest Quarter Southeast of $477,381.85, I have levied Quarter, Section 26 to a point on upon all right, title, interest and said boundary line, 15 feet West of claim of said defendant of, in and the West side of Shoofl y Canal (no to the following described real Grand View mutual Canal); thence property, appurtenances, fi xtures, Southerly on a meandering line 15 personal property and water rights feet West and parallel to the West located in Owyhee County, Idaho, side of Shoofl y Canal (now Grand to-wit: View Mutual Canal) for a distance REAL PROPERTY: of 3571 feet, more or less, to a IN TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, point on the South boundary, also RANGE 3 EAST, BOISE referred to as the South sideline, MERIDIAN, OWYHEE of Northwest Quarter Northeast COUNTY, IDAHO Section 25, Quarter, Section 35, Township being fractions of West half 5 South, Range 3 East, Boise Northwest Quarter, Southeast Meridian; thence East a distance Quarter Northwest Quarter, of 200 feet more or less to the Southwest Quarter, Northwest center of Shoofl y Creek; thence Quarter Southeast Quarter, Northeasterly along the centerline Section 26, being fractions of East of Shoofl y Creek a distance of Half Northeast Quarter, Northeast 3592.58 feet more or less to a Quarter Southeast Quarter, point; thence more particularly described as North 58°56’ West along a ditch follows: 692.0 feet to a point; thence BEGINNING at the Northwest North 37°56’ West along a ditch corner of Northeast Quarter 600.0 feet to a point; thence Northeast Quarter, Section 26, North 57°56’ West along a ditch Township 5 South, Range 3 East, 200.0 feet to a point; thence Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Page 23 Classifieds Reach 8,000 Readers Every Week in the Owyhee Avalanche )N0RINT/NLINEASLOWASs#ALL OREMAILADSTOJENNIFER OWYHEEAVALANCHECOM

FARM & RANCH Jersey steer grass calves, $175 ea. 337-3783 Balewagons: I sell & buy New SERVICES HELP WANTED FOR RENT Holland, self-propelled & pull- Private fun piano, guitar, violin, Drivers: Central Refrigerated Rental in Marsing. Cute 1 bdrm type models. Financing/ trades/ FOR SALE fiddle & ukulele lessons. All ages Is Growing! Hiring Experienced 1 bth w/basement. AC, stove, delivery available. Call Jim Last chance for fresh picked & levels. Reasonable rates. 208- & Non-Experienced Drivers. fridge, w/d. $425/mo $350/dep. Wilhite (Greenleaf) 208-880- raspberries. 27211 Peckham 283-5750 or 467-6244 CDL Training Available. Employ 208-304-3704 2889 www.balewagon.com Rd, Wilder, ID 208-482-6735. Daycare, all ages, ICCP Today! Avg $40.000-$70,000! Wilder studio for rent. Please 3-Arabian mares, 2 registered. approved, all meals provided, 1-800-525-9277 call 899-0648 Best offer. preschool enrolling now, limited Mini warehouse. Store 1989 Chevy Caprice, 4-dr, spots. Over nights available. Call THANK YOU your engines, transmissions, white, new battery, new Donna 337-6180 The Jenkins family wishes commercial equipment & more! alternator, new tires, new starter, Small Tractor Services - to extend a heartfelt thanks 509-539-6010 or 208-250-2461 new distributor cap, new wipers, Mowing pastures, weeds, 6’ to all friends, relatives and Jump Creek Storage. 350 v-8, 179,000 miles but still Rototiller for gardens and larger acquaintances for your support Residential/ commercial steel has a lot of life left in ‘her.’ Runs areas, Scraper, Loader, Post Hole and donations during this time. concrete units, 5x15, 10x5, 10x25. great. All Power. Only $1500. Digger, Call 870-5313 You made the most wonderful Vehicles, equipment, engines ok! Call after 6pm 208-337-4234 Mowing, weed control memorial that David could ever Price match +discounts! 509- YARD SALE Bear Mountain Honey, programs, arena grooming, fire ask for. It was Beautiful. Special 539-6010, 208-250-2461 Garage sale-Inside. 15886 Willamette Valley Wildflower, resistant landscapes, roads built thanks to Owyhee Avalanche/ Marsing Storage Inc., Hwy 55 Quartz Ln, Wilder. Fri-21, Sat- Best Honey Ever! $16 quart. Call & repairs, car hauling, cleanups. Jennifer, Bill & Louise Pryor & Van Rd. 10x10 units available, 22, Sun-23. 8am-? Lots to pick Chuck or Teena 208-896-5697 Mr. Wilson’s Tractor 250-4937 & family, Mike & Cindy Kelly trailer spaces. Call 208-830- from. Sizing Down! 337-4324 Firewood: Mountain lodge pole, References avail. & family, Last Chance Saloon, 1641 custom cut & split to fit your Call Mountain West Tree LLC Mirage Café & Lounge, Caldwell stove, $200 per cord, delivery for free estimate. We take pride Elks, Ron Aguirre & family, Rich BUYING ALUMINUM CANS available. 337-6194 in your tree service needs! 585- & Diane Rolland. Again, thank WANTED ATV & Motorcycle Tires, 9069 you so much, your thoughtfulness Roommate wanted. $250 per 16 1st Ave West, Marsing 25x8-12 & 25x10-12 GBC Dirt Top soil & all kinds of gravel will always be remembered. month, full house privileges. Devil ATV tires $349. All sizes products, delivered &/or placed. 949-7292 208-989-8480 available. Tim’s Small Engine, Back hoe, track hoe, grader, hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 30916 Peckham Rd. Wilder. 482- dump truck or belly dump for 7461 www.wilderrepair.com hire. Demolition, driveways & NEED CASH? Idaho Peaches. Hell’s Canyon general excavation. Jim 573- Brand by the can or case. 5700 CASH FOR JUNK Robison Fruit Ranch 459-2269 Parker Tree Service Inc. CARS/TRUCKS Family operated since 1937. or 459-7987 Free removal of M&G Enterprises Inc., A Corporation of Idaho Microfiber couch & love seat, Specializing in tree trimming, stain resistant, lifetime warranty, pruning, removal. For the most appliances & scrap metals Serving all your plumbing needs brand new in boxes. Retail $1399. reliable job & service call 208- Ralph (208) 318-3696 In Idaho and Oregon Must sell $450. 208-888-1464 461-8733. Lic/insured. ­Óän®Êǣ·䜀 Bedroom set 7-piece cherry set Technical Computer LLC, Brand new in boxes. List $2250. repairs, tune-ups, backups, Gary "Zig" Ziegler Must sell $450. 208-888-1464 upgrades, networking & more.  Ê œ˜ÌÀ>V̜Àʛ ™Ó£nÊUÊ",Ê Ê›Ê£™ÎÇÈäÊUÊCaldwell, Idaho Bed-queen pillowtop mattress Call Tom or Colette 896-4676, Brand new, still in plastic, 899-9419 warranty. Sacrifice $109. 208- Tim’s Small Engine Repair 921-6643 Complete servicing and repair King-sized pillowtop mattress on all makes and models of New, in bag, with warranty. List Motorcycles, ATVs & Power $750. Sacrifice $199. 208-921- Equipment 30916 Peckham Rd. 6643 Wilder 5 1/2 miles west of hwy Cherry Sleigh bed solid wood 95. 482-7461 www.wilderrepair. w/mattress set. 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