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VOL. 31, NO. 39 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 Friday fi re guts home A Friday morning fi re destroyed a Homedale residence while the owners were away on a trip. The fi re was reported around 7:45 a.m. Friday at a locked house at 219 W. Washington Ave. A handyman staying in a trailer in the driveway and two others were able to get off the property unharmed. Homedale Fire Chief Dennis Uria said the homeowners received assistance from the burnout fund. The people staying in the trailer didn’t need help from the fund, Uria said. Homedale Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller, who is a volunteer fi refi ghter, was fi rst on the scene after the call came in. Owyhee County Sheriff’s Deputy Cody Hammond –– See Fire, page 5A Homedale volunteer fi refi ghters Bryan Badiola, left obscured, and Curtis Stansell work on a fi re reported before 8 a.m. on Friday. Grand View Fire wants to expand Chief: Property owners OK with annexation

A proposal to expand the Grand View Rural Fire Protec- Drum major Ben Holloway, a senior, leads the Homedale High School marching band through its routine Saturday morning at the Caldwell tion District tax base could be ap- Showcase. Submitted photo proved by the Board of Owyhee County Commissioners (BOCC) in the next few months, but the HHS band places second in Showcase affected property owners are al- ready on board. in Group I at 71.850, and director During a Sept. 19 meeting, Marsing wins best percussion in Caldwell Dawn Sandmeyer’s drum corps the (BOCC) heard a report from won the division’s best percussion Homedale High School’s Zieske reported that the Trojans Homedale finished two- district representatives regarding award. marching band started the season band and color guard also collected tenths of a point behind Group the proposed expansion. Homedale also won Best Color right Saturday with a runner- the Spirit Stick at Caldwell High I champion Ontario, Ore., Fire Chief Charles Ensz stat- Guard and Best Visual awards. up showing at the Caldwell School for cheering loudly for which prevailed with a score of ed that all 19 homeowners that Showcase. all the bands in the USBands 76.225. Homedale continues its festival Second-year director John competition. Marsing fi nished fourth overall season Saturday in Kuna. –– See Expand, page 5A

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In steady number of drug arrests is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on district court during his Sept. 20 under the infl uence. addition to felony DUI, he faces recently. Monday in Murphy before preliminary hearing. Michael Bryant Squibb was misdemeanor charges of driving “We’ve been averaging one Magistrate Judge Dan C. Grober. On Sept. 4, Alex Santiago arrested on Sept. 10 and accused without privileges and failure to or two drug busts per week A bond reduction hearing also is Ibarra was arrested and charged of DUI for the third time in the provide proof of insurance. for the last month,” Sgt. Mike scheduled. with felony drug possession, past 10 years. Squibb spent 35 days in jail McFetridge said. “We’ve been Two days earlier, McGrew two counts of misdemeanor Homedale Police Sgt. Mike earlier this year after his DUI getting more meth pipes, not so made another meth possession paraphernalia possession and McFetridge took Squibb into conviction in Canyon County. much baggies of meth.” arrest after he pulled over a several misdemeanor driving custody after stopping him He also served jail time for a Even if a suspect is found Canyon County resident who had offenses. because he was driving without 2012 DUI conviction in Canyon with a pipe with meth residue, been reported by another agency According to court records, license plates and failed to use his County. a felony charge can be brought. as driving without privileges. Homedale Police stopped Ibarra’s turn signal. McFetridge said HPD offi cers But, McFetridge said, there have McGrew pulled over 23-year- purple 1998 Honda on West Idaho Squibb’s alleged intoxicated have been handling a steady fl ow been several misdemeanor arrests old Daniel Sanchez, whose Avenue. It was discovered that state was reported to HPD by of drunk driving arrests. for possession of marijuana and residence is listed as Homedale, the license plates on the vehicle a local bar after the man left, Jeremiah Hull of Wilder paraphernalia, too. near the intersection of West actually were registered to a 1997 McFetridge said. He was stopped faces a 9 a.m. arraignment “It’s a little busier than normal. Idaho Avenue and North 3rd Street Ford pickup. near the intersection of East next Wednesday in Homedale We’ve noticed an increase West. McFetridge said Sanchez Paraphernalia and meth were Montana Avenue and North 3rd magistrate court after his Sept. definitely,” McFetridge said. had failed to signal a turn at about found in the center console of the Street East behind Homedale 17 arrest. Magistrate Judge Dan “And they’re all coming off of 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. vehicle, according to the probable High School at about 1:30 a.m. C. Grober will preside. traffi c stops.” “Casey stopped a car and cause statement. Court records indicate that Hull was stopped at 1:53 a.m. McFetridge said the suspects arrested him for DWP (driving Ibarra entered not guilty pleas Squibb fell onto his car after on West Oregon Avenue after he aren’t just Homedale residents. without privileges) and during the to all counts on Sept. 6 and was officers asked him to exit his was spotted driving on the wrong People with Parma and Wilder stop we located a meth pipe in his subsequently released from jail vehicle in preparation for fi eld side of the road. He also failed addresses are being arrested jacket pocket,” McFetridge said, after posting a $10,000 bond. His sobriety tests. to signal a turn, according to within the city limits, too. adding that the residue in the pipe preliminary hearing, originally Squibb, who remains in custody McFetridge. The most recent arrest came was NIK-tested and turned up scheduled for Sept. 19, has been in Owyhee County Jail, registered Hull’s BAC measured .153 after 3 a.m. on Sept. 19 at the positive for methamphetamine. continued until 1:30 p.m. on Oct. blood-alcohol concentration of and .148, and he was booked Homedale Municipal Airport. Sanchez was booked into 17 before Grober in Murphy. .218 and .210. The legal limit into Owyhee County Jail for McFetridge said Offi cer Casey Owyhee County Jail on charges Juan Carlos Moreno Trejo is .08. misdemeanor DUI. McGrew spotted a pickup truck of felony drug possession and Jr., 19, of Wilder was charged Squibb is scheduled for — JPB turn off the highway and head misdemeanor paraphernalia with felony and misdemeanor down toward the Snake River, but possession. He also was charged drug possession, misdemeanor not before the driver turned off his with misdemeanors for a driver’s driving under the infl uence and headlights and continued to move license violation and providing possessing an open container of down the dirt road. false information to a law alcohol in a vehicle as well as McGrew found 51-year-old enforcement offi cer. misdemeanor drug paraphernalia P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE, ID 83628 Richard Hayes fi shing with the A preliminary and bond hearing possession. He was arrested on PHONE 208 / 337-4681 • FAX 208 / 337-4867 door of his pickup wide-open. In is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 near the Owyhee County www.theowyheeavalanche.com the center console of the pickup in Monday before Grober. Fairgrounds. U.S.P.S. NO. 416-340 plain sight, McFetridge said, was The month began with three McFetridge initially pulled Copyright 2016–– ISSN #8750-6823 a crack pipe. He said a Ziploc bag other methamphetamine arrests over the defendant’s vehicle when JOE E. AMAN, publisher containing a large meth rock was in the span of three days. Moreno Trejo spun his tires at a E-mail: [email protected] also found. On Sept. 5, Jaime Fraire Sr., was stop sign on Nevada Avenue. JON P. BROWN, managing editor Hayes, who said he recently arrested for meth and marijuana A search of Moreno Trejo’s car E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 102 relocated to the area from Indian possession and two counts of allegedly turned up a pipe with SEAN CHANEY, reporter Valley, was taken into custody misdemeanor paraphernalia meth residue and marijuana. E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 103 and booked on felony possession possession after he was apparently — JPB JENNIFER STUTHEIT, offi ce E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 101 ROBERT AMAN, com po si tion E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 105

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FURNITURE & APPLIANCE of CALDWELL 307 South Kimball, Caldwell 459-0816 Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 5A Several activities crammed into HHS Homecoming • Junior princess and prince — Lauryn Snake Dance tonight; Fisher and Jeremy Bell parade set Thursday • Sophomore princess and prince — Quinn Mikelson and Gunner Homedale High School fi nds itself in the Campbell midst of Homecoming Week with plans • Freshman princess and prince to honor two community contributors at — Aliyah Montes and Nelson Lomeli Friday night’s football game. The Powder puff games will be played at Students have been vying for spirit points 6:30 p.m. today at Deward Bell Stadium. for their respective classes with dress-up Class games will be held between 12:45 days during the week, and the contest p.m. and 2:25 p.m. on Thursday inside the intensifi es today with Powder puff and New scoreboard panels honoring Mike Matteson and Hal Tolmie are in place. school’s main gymnasium. Thursday with class competitions ahead of at Deward Bell Stadium. to Tom Arima, Poke Henson and John Students will be released from school the annual Homecoming parade. Principal and football coach Matt Holtry Kushlan at the base of the scoreboard. after class competitions to line up for The Snake Dance and bonfi re will be said the plan is to also dedicate memorial The Homecoming royalty includes: the parade, which will start west down held tonight after the Powder puff games. scoreboard panels honoring Mike Matteson • Queen candidates — Sarah Jones, Owyhee Avenue at 2:45 p.m. The route will The Homecoming queen and king will be and Harold “Hal” Tolmie at some point Lindsey McRae and Ambyr VanWinkle conclude heading east on Idaho Avenue. crowned during Friday’s 3A Snake River during the night’s activities. The panels • King candidates — Cristian Figueroa, Saturday’s Homecoming dance theme Valley conference game against Fruitland already are in place alongside memorials Shane Keller and Pedro (Pete) Vasquez is “Luau.” From page 1A √ Fire: Homeowners were out of state when blaze broke out Friday arrived shortly afterward. Homedale Fire volunteers battled the blaze for about 90 minutes. Personnel was still on scene in the afternoon watching for fl are-ups as a state fi re marshal combed through the room where the fire apparently originated looking for clues that could explain the ignition source. The cause is unknown, Uria said. The homeowners returned from Washington state early in the afternoon to fi gure out what to do with what was left of the house. Some rooms were spared, but the fi re appeared to spread through the attic. — JPB Jeff Eidemiller, center, and Owyhee County Sheriff’s Deputy Cody Hammond, right, stand with one of the people who was on the property. √ Expand: Small portion of Elmore County could be annexed in move would be annexed into the dis- have fi ve- or 10-minute response district does things properly. Elmore County recently bought have to put the extraction equip- trict have agreed to the plan. times.” “If you have questions on the the same equipment after getting ment out to bid because Elmore “We got signatures. One hun- Barkell told Ensz and the other legal part of it, don’t hesitate to at least three bids as required by already did so. However, no deci- dred percent have agreed to join fi re district representatives that call the prosecutor (Douglas D. state law on single purchases of sion was reached during the meet- in,” Ensz said. the fi rst step in the process is to Emery). He is paid by the tax- $25,000 or more. ing on making the purchase. Grand View Fire commission- hold a public hearing on the pro- payers,” Aberasturi said. Barkell said the county wouldn’t — SC er Ed Collett explained that the posal. The BOCC could approve the proposal won’t have to go before “And you have to get in a hur- annexation after the public hear- voters. ry, because we have to have the ing is held. “This doesn’t need to be voted legal description and the map, During the meeting, the fi re OREGON-IDAHO on because all the people who are and it has to be certifi ed as le- district offi cials also talked to outside the district were asked gal,” Barkell said. “We have to commissioners about buying new and signed to be annexed in,” submit that to the state by the end extraction equipment for use in UTILITIES, INC. Collett said. “They came to us, of the year.” responding to vehicle crashes. they just now realized that they District 2 Commissioner Kelly The district is asking the coun- were outside our district. A lot Aberasturi, BOCC chair, pointed ty to pay for most, if not all, of of them knew they were on the out that the county can provide the roughly $30,000 to purchase Oregon-Idaho Utilities announces the availability of Lifeline telephone service for qualifying low income Oregon customers. Lifeline is a GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM that close edge, but they didn’t know some help in making sure the the equipment. is non-transferable. This program is limited to one discount per household, consisting of they were outside the district.” either wireline or wireless service. Oregonians who receive one of the following qualifying Ensz added that a small por- benefits may receive up to a $12.75 reduction in their monthly bill for local residential tele- tion of Elmore County where one Lumber 337-5588 Open 7:30 am - 6 pm phone service or cellular service. Proof of eligibility may be necessary for enrollment. house would be brought into the A&S & Supply Monday - Friday district. 328 Hwy 95 in Homedale 8 am - 5 pm Saturday The eligibility criteria for Oregon Lifeline includes the following: Owyhee County Clerk Angie *Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Food Stamps (SNAP) SEE US FOR YOUR *Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Barkell explained that Elmore Hay & Straw in Stock FENCING SUPPLIES! *Supplemental Security Income (SSI) County would collect the taxes *State Medical Programs (at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines) from the single homeowner Livestock & Pet Food *Medicaid across the county line and send COLD WEATHER Wasp & *National School Lunch Program; Free Lunch Program Only the district a check. Fly Spray NEW! *Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES *Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) Ensz told the commissioners We have bug control OUTFITTER BRAND COOLERS You may also qualify if your total income is at or below 135% of federal poverty guidelines. that his fi refi ghters could get to Sprays, Traps, Masks & More RAILROAD TIES all of the homes in the expansion FALL Link-Up: Helps qualified low-income tribal individuals by paying for one-half (up to $100.00) area quickly. of the line-connection charges for new residential telephone service. “Most of them would be CLEAN-UP Please contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission at 1-800-848-4442 within the 10-mile range,” Ensz IN STOCK TIME! RAKES, BAGS, TRASH CANS to request an application or visit www.rspf.org to apply online. said. “It would be 15 minutes BUNDLE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! from the time of call. Usually we WHEELBARROWS & MORE! Page 6A Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Death notices School menus COSSA’s MYRNA LANE SOWER CARON, 82, a native of Adrian, died Homedale Elementary Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. All meals include milk variety risky on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and a free breakfast is offered to all students in McCall. Sept. 28: Beef stew, hot roll, cookie, fresh apple Sept. 29: Cheese pizza ripper, tossed salad, veggie & fruit bar, behavior EUNICE LaBERTA (BERT) RATLIFF DOUTY, 71, a Greenleaf rollup. resident and Grand View High School graduate, died Friday, Sept. 16, Oct. 3: Hot dog, tater tots outreach 2016 at a Caldwell hospital. Oct. 4: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes w/gravy Oct. 5: Chicken taco, corn HERSHEL L. HOWELL, 83, former owner of the Homedale Drive returns Inn, died on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at his Caldwell home. A viewing was held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Homedale Middle All meals include milk variety A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, Community and a free breakfast is offered to all students 2016 at Mountain View Church of the Nazarene, 26515 Ustick Road, Sept. 28: Chicken nuggets or corn dog, broccoli, fruit & salad bar, Wilder. forum to address cheese cracker Sept. 29: Crisipto or hot dog, potato chips, fruit & salad bar BLAYZE VERNON, 6 days old, son of Hailee (Garrett) and Troy teen dangers Oct. 3: Popcorn chicken or hamburger, baked beans Vernon, died on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2016 of natural causes in a Palo Oct. 4: Sloppy Joe or rib-b-que, green beans Learning about decisions that Alto, Calif., hospital. Arrangements: Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale. Oct. 5: Pork chop or chicken tenders, mashed potatoes w/gravy, could put their lives at risk will (208) 337-3252 roll be the focus for students at the Canyon-Owyhee School Services GENEVIEVE ROSE WATTS, 89, of Homedale, died Sunday, Agency (COSSA) campus in Sept. 25, 2016 at a Boise care facility of natural causes. Arrangements: Homedale High Wilder next Wednesday. Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale. (208) 337-3252 All meals include milk variety and a free breakfast is offered to all students The fourth annual Teens and Sept. 28: Chicken nuggets or chef salad, macaroni & cheese, salad Risky Behaviors Symposium runs bar, fruit choice from 8:15 a.m. to approximately Sept. 29: Chicken patty or cheeseburger, potato wedges, salad bar, 8:30 p.m. at the campus at 109 Senior menus Penny Lane and features several fruit choice Homedale Senior Center Oct. 3: Pepperoni pizza ripper or deli sandwich w/chips presentations demonstrating how Milk served every day Oct. 4: Hot dog w/baked beans or pork chop w/potatoes, gravy, bad decisions can affect the lives Salad Bar available with each meal roll of a young person and his or her (lettuce, tomatoes, boiled eggs, peaches, apricots, salad dressing) Oct. 5: Nachos or chef salad friends. Sept. 28: Taco salad w/cheese, salsa, chips COSSA Academy and COSSA’s Sept. 29: Baked fi sh, macaroni & cheese, peas & carrots, roll professional-technical students Marsing Elementary and Marsing High school students Oct. 4: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, California blend All meals include healthy choice fruit and veggie bar vegetables, roll are scheduled to visit for the day Sept. 28: Lasagna, breadstick, green beans, jello OR PB&J, cheese of lessons. Oct. 5: Meatball hero, broccoli stick, animal crackers Oct. 6: Pork chow mein, fried rice, stir fry vegetables Marsing principal Tim Little Sept. 29: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, wheat roll, said 25 10th-graders who are doing buttered corn OR PB&J, yogurt, animal crackers well academically were chosen to Marsing Senior Menu Oct. 3: Corn dog or PB&J, cheese stick, steamed carrots, cookie attend the symposium. Milk served every day Oct. 4: Chicken parmesan, green beans or PB&J w/yogurt, animal Organizations scheduled to Sept. 28: Chicken, potatoes, carrots crackers participate include: Sept. 29: Beef, potatoes, biscuits & gravy Oct. 5: Enchilada w/rice, baked sweet potato or PB&J, cheese stick, • Advocates Against Family graham crackers Violence • Buckle Up for Bobby (seatbelt Marsing Middle-High awareness) All meals include healthy choice fruit and veggie bar • Truth 208 (formerly The Idaho Sept. 28: Lasagna, breadstick, green beans, jello OR fi sh sandwich Meth Project) OR salad bar & soup OR grab-n-go • Southwest District Health Sept. 29: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, wheat roll, • Sage Recovery buttered corn OR salad bar & soup OR grab-n-go • The Idaho National Guard Oct. 3: Corn dog or orange chicken & rice, steamed carrots, • Mothers Against Drunk cookie Driving (MADD) Oct. 4: Chicken parmesan or oven roasted chicken, breadstick, • The Idaho Governor’s Offi ce green beans of Drug Policy Oct. 5: Enchilada & rice or pulled pork sandwich, baked sweet COSSA counselor Brandy Smith potato stated that after the student sessions end, adults from the school’s Bruneau-Grand View communities are invited to attend Sept. 28: Teriyaki chicken, oriental rice, stir-fry veggies, fruit a community forum starting at 3 Sept. 29: Chili, coleslaw, applesauce, cinnamon roll p.m., which will be followed by a Sept. 30: Hamburger, potato wedges, carrots, fruit, chocolate chip dinner hour at 5 p.m. Adam Krause & the Staff at Flahiff Funeral Chapels, cookie “We are providing a free dinner for those who attend in bid Aaron Tines a heartfelt and fond farewell as he leaves Oct. 4: Chicken wrap, romaine & tomato mix, baby carrots, fruit Oct. 5: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, spinach salad, peas, breadstick the evening, but we are asking that his position as a Mortician’s Assistant and (Rimrock), fruit children not attend,” Smith said. Manager of our Homedale location to perVXe other adventures. The community members will Aaron joined our “Flahiff Family” in March of 2004 and has be encouraged to discuss issues COSSA facing today’s teens and what served our families with true compassion and dignity. His commitment to Sept. 28: Soft taco, refried beans, salad, fruit solutions may be available. his profession and to the people of Owyhee County and surrounding areas, Sept. 29: Pizza, salad bar, fruit At 6 p.m. the guest speaker will is second to none and his presence on our staff will be greatly missed! Oct. 3: Walking taco, rice, salad, fruit be Natalie Marti, the sole survivor Oct. 4: Chicken sandwich, tater tots, salad, fruit We sincerely thank you for your 12 years of service. Best of luck to you, Aaron! of a car crash caused by a drunk Oct. 5: Spaghetti, salad, carrots, fruit driver in 2003. Her husband Shawn and daughter Sage were killed instantly in the crash near Caldwell. Two discussion sessions, one at 7 p.m. and another at 7:50 p.m. will wrap up the evening. To RSVP for the free evening event, contact Smith at smithb@ cossaschools.org or (208) 482- 6074, ext. 256. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 7A Empowering farm, ranch women The University of Idaho Ex- Marsing and Homedale residents tension is excited to offer a have attended previous sessions, course titled “Annie’s Project” in and have shared positive feedback Caldwell from October through Oct. 12 to Nov. 16 at the Univer- about their participation. November. sity of Idaho Caldwell Research The cost is $60 per person, and Annie’s Project empowers farm Center, 1904 E. Chicago St., in participants receive a portfolio, Reminiscing women to be Caldwell. Topics will include: software programs, handouts, Owyhee better busi- • Personality temperament as- and resources, as a part of their ness partners sessment Annie’s Project course materi- memories through net- • Financial records manage- als. Course size is limited to 20 by works and ment participants per class. by managing • Understanding market termi- Pre-registration is due by Oct. Michael F. Hanley IV and organiz- nology 7. ing critical • Interpreting fi nancial state- For more information and to information. ments register, call the U of I Gem This is a six- • Enterprise budgeting County Extension offi ce at (208) week course • Tax reporting 365-6363 or email rikkiw@ui- Surine Greenway Change designed es- • Sifting through estate-plan- daho.edu. pecially for farm/ranch women to ning tools. I’ve always liked to work horses but would never trade my help them better comprehend their Rikki Ruiz, Small Farms Ag- — Surine Greenway is the swather for a team and mower. I just swathed a patch of sickle bar, operation, as well as develop their riculture Extension Educator University of Idaho Owyhee and it would plug with mouse nests and/or come to a stop choked management and decision-making from Gem County, and Surine County Extension Family and with “sickle grass.” Instead I passed through in air-conditioned skills for their farms. Sessions in- Greenway, Family & Consumer Consumer Sciences educator. For comfort. So much for the good old days! clude discussions, presentations and Sciences Extension Educator more information, you can reach Change comes in many ways. I recall the time I was with my computer training for budgeting. from Owyhee County, will co- Greenway at the U of I Owyhee mother at Safeway in Caldwell. Two Mexican ladies, with a Annie’s Project gives farm/ teach this class. Guest speakers County Extension Offi ce at (208) passel of little ones, were passing down the aisle. Two old-timers ranch women the opportunity to from community organizations 896-4104 or owyhee@uidaho. were observing. learn from agricultural profes- and resources are also brought edu. The offi ce is located at 238 W. One said to the other, “They’re taking over.” sionals and network with other in to better educate class partici- 8th Ave. W., in Marsing. Column My mother whispered to me, “I wonder what the Indians women in similar situations. An- pants on the agencies that can be source: National Center for Home thought when they saw those two?” nie’s Project will meet from 6 p.m. an asset in the operation of their Food Preservation (http://nchfp. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday from agricultural business. uga.edu). — Michael F. Hanley is a longtime Jordan Valley rancher and a native to the Owyhee country. He also serves as a historian for the Jordan Valley area. If you have an Owyhee County tale you’d like to reminisce Calendar about, call (208) 337-4681 or email [email protected] Today 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-5419 for submission information. Coffee club Silver Star annual spaghetti feed 9 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 19 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 St., Homedale. $10 per adult, $5 per child age 2 Owyhee County P&Z public hearings to 6, children under age two eat free. Proceeds International Dinner 10 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse Annex, to benefi t two needy Homedale families. (208) 17069 Basey St., Murphy. (208) 495-2095, ext. 484-3330 2 benefi t tickets on sale Christian Life Club Sunday Tickets are now available for a group of students from The Col- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 Mus tournament the third annual International lege of Idaho will be featured. N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-4757, (208) Noon, social hour and lunch, 1:30 p.m., single- Dinner fundraiser for the Society The silent auction will feature 353-6024 or (208) 337-3464 elimination tournament, $25 entry fee, Txoko Ona of St. Vincent de Paul. artwork, handcrafted goods, gift Basque Center, 333 S. Main St., Homedale. (208) The dinner takes place from 5 baskets and more. Thursday 337-3041 or (208) 337-3840 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 Food donations and contribu- Fit and fall exercise class at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic tions to the silent auction are 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, Monday Church, 1122 W. Linden St., in welcome. 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Board of County Commissioners meeting Caldwell. It’s recommended that tickets Vision Church food distribution 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Event proceeds help the needy be purchased in advance, but 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., donations welcome, Vision Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 in Owyhee and Canyon coun- they will be available at the door Community Church, 221 W. Main St., Marsing. Adult book club ties. as well. (208) 779-7926 7 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave. W., In addition to dinner that in- Tickets are $15 for adults and HHS Homecoming parade Marsing. First Monday of every month. (208) cludes foods from around the $5 for children younger than 2:45 p.m., downtown Homedale. 896-4690 world there is a silent auction, 12. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting and cultural dancing for entertain- For more information on the 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Tuesday ment. Dances from Mexico, clog- dinner or helping out, call MJ Stu- St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 Fit and fall exercise class ging from American folklore and art at (360) 348-1455 or the Parish Faith Riders horse riding 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, other ethnic dances peformed by offi ce at (208) 459-3653. 6:30 p.m., spring and summer session, Lucky 3 Arena, 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Idaho highway 55, Marsing. (208) 249-1595 Senior center bridge Marsing Adrian City Council meeting 1 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main St., 7 p.m., Adrian High School library, 305 Owyhee Grand View. (208) 350-7359 Tuesdays and St., Adrian. (541) 372-2179 Thursdays Gun4BUVSEBZ
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Dave Wilper, caretaker of Our Lady of Tears Church in Silver City, inside the church explains a birdhouse that was created in the likeness of the historic building. Diocese salutes man’s care for historic church most complicated projects was Bishop honors Wilper with new pouring a new concrete founda- award during Silver City visit tion under the building in 1997, which led to the church receiving Silver City’s only year-round he bought his home on Jordan the Preservation Idaho Orchid resident has received special rec- Street below the hilltop church Award in 1998. ognition from Idaho’s Catholic in 1979. Awarded by the Idaho Historic community. At that time, the church — Preservation Council, the annual Earlier this month during a rare built in 1898 — was boarded up Orchid Award commemorates visit to Silver City, Bishop Peter with large, square shutters on all work to maintain and restore Christensen of the Roman Cath- the windows. historic buildings throughout the olic Diocese of Boise presented “It was only open once or state. Dave Wilper, longtime caretaker twice a year for Mass if we’d “We were real gratifi ed be- of Our Lady of Tears Church in have a priest come up, and some cause it was the fi rst recognition the historic mining town, with years we wouldn’t have a mass that we’d ever had on anything the Diocese’s inaugural Guard- up here at all,” Wilper said. we’d done up here,” Wilper said. ian Award. Wilper has overseen He became caretaker of the He added that work on the all of the renovation work at the church in 1989, and it was historic building is never really church since 1989. around that time that the con- fi nished. The projects have included gregation realized that a revenue “The weather up here with the manufacturing and installing source was needed to fi x up the wind, the sun, the snow and ice, new front doors, putting in new old building. it’s real hard on an old wood- stained-glass windows, refi nish- “We started the Friends of Our frame building like this,” Wilper ing the fl oor, and building and Lady of Tears, which is our little said. “The south side gets really installing new pews. The outside fundraising organization, and we weathered, and the putty falls out of the church has been repainted started an endowment fund so of the windows. You just have to Dave Wilper (left), caretaker of Our Lady of Tears Church in Silver several times over the years, and we’d have a little money if any- stay on top of it all the time.” City, stands with the Guardian Award he received from Bishop Peter new tin sheeting was completed thing ever needed to be done to However, after taking care of Christensen of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise (right). Photo on the roof in 2008. the church,” Wilper said. the church for 27 years, Wilper by Bill Molitor The new award, which will be Over the years, the group has is starting to realize that he’s not issued each year, recognizes ef- raised about $200,000, which getting any younger. Silver City has partial ownership, he said when he saw what I had forts of individuals who support has gone back into the church for “It’s getting harder and harder because it’s part of the town, and done, he decided I was going to the Idaho Catholic Church in an maintenance and repairs. for me to get anything done, and it’s historic so everybody feels be the fi rst one.” exemplary manner. The handrail leading parish- I really need some help,” he said. like it’s part of the community,” The Bishop typically only Wilper, 68, was raised Catho- ioners up the steep, rocky hill to “It’s really hard to fi nd somebody Wilper said. travels to Silver City once a year, lic in Boise and is going into the church was one of the fi rst who spends a lot of time up here He was surprised to be given but Christensen has visited Our his third and fi nal year as Silver improvements made. who has the expertise to work on the Guardian Award, but admits Lady of Tears four times since City’s winter watchman. Getting rid of those old square the building and has the desire to that he is fl attered to be the fi rst last fall. He fi rst came to Silver City shutters was another of Wilper’s do it.” person to receive the honor. Wilper believes that working around 1957. priorities. Despite the challenges, Wilper “I like our new Bishop because on the old church truly has been “Those were the days that “The whole personality of the said he will continue to look after he seems so interested in recog- a labor of love. shows like Gunsmoke and Wag- church when it was closed, was the church as long as he’s able. nizing the work that the laypeo- “It was entrusted to me, and on Train, the TV westerns, were different than when it was open He thanks Jim Hyslop and ple put in,” Wilper said. “He said now I feel like I have a terrifi c on,” Wilper said. “This was a real and you could see the gothic Hyslop’s son Jesse, along with he had this idea a long time ago obligation toward it,” he said. ghost town, and I was absolutely arches on the windows,” he said. other folks in town, for helping to show appreciation to laypeo- “We’re doing our best to preserve enthralled with it.” Wilper made it a goal to him work on the building over ple all over the state that contrib- it, and I hope it’s here in another His interest in the town contin- tackle one restoration project per the years. uted money, time and labor into 100 years.” ued to grow over the years, and year at the church. One of the “Everybody who has a place in whatever project they did. Then — SC Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 9A Cowgirl Tea to celebrate western women in Murphy Time is running out to get your is “Our Heroes have always been spot for the second annual Cow- Cowgirls.” girl Tea in Murphy. “You don’t have to wear a This year’s event, which will cowboy hat or a pair of boots to take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., be a hero,” Huffman said. “You on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Owyhee just have to have lived your life County Historical Museum, will in such a way that you have infl u- feature a western author, a western enced and inspired others to live Chrome in the park poet and a western musical duo. out theirs.” Right: Judges Randy Organizer Carol Huffman said Bruneau author and editor and Friedley, left, and Homedale 35 women attended last year’s in- western bookseller Milly Hunt Assembly of God Church pastor augural Cowgirl Tea. She hopes to Porter is the keynote speaker for Ivar Moore judge about 30 more than double that attendance the Cowgirl Tea inside McKeeth classic vehicles Saturday at this year and points out that men Hall. Bette Uda City Park for the also can participate. The father-daughter Western church’s second annual car and “It really was very magical, music duo of David and Jenny bike show. They stand in front literally, what happened last year Lynn Anderson will provide en- of Joe Morello’s 1929 Ford, a because we had an event that tertainment as will Idaho native winning entry. Above: Folks nobody knew what it was going and Cowgal poet Sam DeLeeuw. admire what amounts to Chevy to be,” Huffman said. “We had Huffman characterizes the truck row with, from right, a couple activities to get women Cowgirl Tea as an informal event Homedale resident Nathan talking, and it turned out to be a with a formalized structure that Armenta’s 1956 pickup, his fun and very enriching event.” will provide fun and entertain- son’s 1952 model and Payette RSVPs for the 2016 event will ment. resident Michael Johnson’s be accepted until Saturday. Con- “We don’t promise ‘Boot-scoot 1969 pickup. tact Huffman at (208) 989-3267 or Boogie,’ but we do promise in- [email protected]. teraction, laughter, and plenty of The cost is $12 at the door, story,” Huffman said. and a museum tour will be held In addition to activities and afterward. Huffman said one of the tea, there also will be a silent the highlights of the tour is the auction with part of the proceeds Northwest’s largest bit and spur benefi tting the museum. collection. The project is sup- “We believe in ‘her-story’. I ported by funding from the Idaho have one, you have one, and we Commission on the Arts, the Ida- have one,” Huffman said. “Shar- ho Legislature and the National ing them with each other enriches Endowment for the Arts. all of us. And we do it through The theme of this year’s event poetry, music, and…tea.” Flag sale helps HHS seniors Newly designed Homedale and other buildings every Friday Trojan Pride fl ags are on sale into as part of the school’s “Go Red December to raise money for the Homedale Celebration.” senior class trip. “We are asking that Trojan In announcing the sale, Class Nation display the HT fl ag every of 2017 advisor Randy Lyons said Friday from dawn to dusk as a fl ag poles and holders are available symbol of Trojan unity on game at Tolmie’s Ace Hardware. day, throughout our school year, “This effort has a dual purpose,” and to remind folks to support Droplet Garden Center now open in downtown Homedale Lyons wrote in an email. “One, as events in our district,” Lyons said. The former owner of Droplet Irrigation in Homedale has turned his attention to a different business a fundraiser for the senior class, Some fl ags are available now for venture. Jonathan Demcak, seen restocking shelves, opened Droplet Garden Center in May. “I wanted to and secondly, to preserve the spirit $40 each, but Lyons said pre-sale do more retail, and this was something the whole family could get involved in,” Demcak said. He added and honor of Homedale High orders are being taken as well. that the store provides a variety of products and services. “We’re a FedEx shipping center. We do copying, School, Trojan Nation and the For more information, call faxes, printing, that kind of stuff. We also have a garden, home décor and gift area. We’re working on Homedale community.” Lyons at 337-4613, ext. 262 or starting a greenhouse and nursery,” he said. The business, located at 31 W. Idaho Ave., in Homedale, is Trojans fans are asked to fl y the HHS principal Matt Holtry at open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call (208) 908-0965. fl ags at businesses, private homes 337-4613, ext. 230. Marsing High School Homecoming details announced Homecoming week for Mars- ing fl oats on Friday. Float build- niors), the prince and princess (freshman) powder puff game ing High School begins Monday ing may continue through next (juniors), and the duke and duch- • Duchess nominees — Re- Thursday, Oct. 6 — Blue and and runs through Saturday, Oct. Wednesday. ess (sophomores/freshmen) becca George (sophomore), Em- Gold Day 8. School hall decorating will be • King nominees — Tre Ponce, ily Loucks (freshman) • Homecoming parade begins MHS English Language Arts held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri- Gavin Thorud, Dakota Hardy, Ja- • An bonfi re celebration will at 2 p.m. and will travel a route teacher Lennie Freeman said this day. cob Larsen and Tyler Simonson be held behind the high school from Marsing City Park to the year’s Homecoming theme is Scheduled events include: • Queen nominees — LeAnn gym on Main Street after the vol- high school “Once Upon a Time,” and each Monday — Dress-up: Dress Garcia, Trinity Wood, Avery leyball match. The cheerleaders • Pep rally and spirit games af- class will have a specifi c focus to Unimpress Villa, Destiny Gauvey and Shey- and band will be there, and the ter the parade on the theme. Tuesday — Dress-up: De- anne Glorfi eld entire community is invited. Friday, Oct. 7 Seniors — Little Mermaid cades Day (12th-graders: 1980s; • Prince nominees — Alec Next Wednesday — Dress- • Royalty court announced at Juniors — The Worlds of Tim 11th: ’90s; 10th: ’50s; 9th: ’70s) Gibson, Brian Purtell and Markus up: Opposite Day 6:30 p.m. on the football fi eld Burton • Royalty nominees will be Allen • Boys’ volleyball game at 6 • Homecoming football game Sophomores — The Ancient introduced between the junior • Princess nominees — Mack- p.m. in the middle school gym, against Cole Valley Christian World of Greece and Rome varsity and varsity volleyball enzie Farrens, Leanna Miller and and girls’ powder puff game im- starts at 7 p.m. Freshmen — Peter Pan matches at home against Cole Leslie Oliveros mediately afterward on the foot- Saturday, Oct. 8 Classes, clubs and school or- Valley Christian. Royalty in- • Duke nominees — Ethan ball fi eld • Formal Homecoming dance, ganizations may begin decorat- cludes the king and queen (se- Archer (sophomore), Cash Sevy • All-class tug-of-war after the 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Page 10A Wednesday, September 28, 2016

A Marsing man was arrested on fl eeing an offi cer and injury to a a $100,000 warrant Friday, and he child, and misdemeanor battery Lewd conduct suspect’s Alleged could be facing more trouble. related to a July incident. Forrest Barnett, 38, was taken into Barnett now could face a battery turns custody after an Owyhee County battery charge in Owyhee after hearing rescheduled Sheriff’s deputy responded to a he allegedly hit his 61-year-old A Nampa man accused of lewd County Prosecuting Attorney battery report on Market Road. stepfather Friday night. The report into felony conduct with a 12-year-old girl is Douglas D. Emery fi led charges Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Lynn has been forwarded to Prosecuting scheduled to make his preliminary against Stevens on Aug. 22 after Bowman said Barnett was wanted Attorney Douglas D. Emery for appearances in court Monday. a Homedale Police Department arrest in Caldwell for felonies, including possible charges, Bowman said. Christopher M. Stevens, 28, has investigation. been charged with three felony Stevens’ preliminary hearing counts of lewd conduct with a is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on minor younger than 16. Monday in Murphy before Keep hot air in, According to court documents, Magistrate Judge Dan C. Grober. the alleged offenses took place at Stevens’ original preliminary a Homedale residence between hearing, scheduled for Sept. 19, cold air out and June and August. Owyhee was continued. SAVE energy. Felony drug suspect Earn cash incentives by installing energy-saving windows, sliding-glass misses court hearings doors and insulation in electrically A California woman has failed vehicle. to appear in court to answer a Charged with felony possession heated homes only. felony drug charge fi led after a of a controlled substance and search by the Owyhee County misdemeanor possession of drug insulation Sheriff’s Offi ce’s K-9 unit. paraphernalia, Wyman posted Katherine N. Wyman of Chico, $10,000 bail a day after her Calif., was arrested on May 30 arrest with a preliminary hearing after OCSO Deputy Jaime Wood scheduled for June 13. Subsequent attic led his K-9 partner Abby on a preliminary hearings were vacated windows search of the woman’s car during before an order was issued allowing & doors a traffi c stop initiated by sheriff’s the hearing to move forward Cpl. Chris Even. without Wyman’s presence. Deputies allegedly found No bench warrant has been the methamphetamine Ecstasy issued, and no further hearings in a handbag inside Wyman’s are scheduled. Forged checks lead walls floor to felony charges insulation A 22-year-old Homedale man He is scheduled for arraignment insulation has been charged with felonies on felony counts of forgery and after allegedly forging checks on grand theft before Third District his uncle’s bank account. Court Davis F. VanderVelde at 9 Visit idahopower.com/homeimprovement James W. Miller was arrested a.m. on Oct. 14 in Murphy. or call 208-388-2323 or toll-free 1-800-488-6151 by an Owyhee County Sheriff’s The sheriff’s office began deputy earlier this month after looking into the case when (outside the Treasure Valley). allegedly stealing 13 checks and Miller’s uncle reported unusual writing them to cash in a total activity on his bank account in Program continuation, eligibility requirements and terms and conditions apply. amount of $6,400. late August. Marijuana nets man community service A Glenns Ferry man can perform community service to avoid jail time after his conviction for marijuana possession. Alfred Heath was sentenced on Sept. 19 before Magistrate Judge Dan C. Grober in Murphy. Heath was ordered to pay $663.50 in fi nes and court costs for his misdemeanor drug possession conviction. He also must serve two days in jail, but Grober gave the man the option of community service in lieu of time behind bars.

Find out What’s happening Read Calendar each week in the Avalanche Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 11A Silver Star spaghetti Homedale man involved in fatal wreck A Homedale resident was 2013 John Deere farm tractors The driver of the fi rst tractor, behind the wheel of a mini-van traveling eastbound on the road Samuel Palacio, 37, of Caldwell, feed helps needy that authorities say clipped a at a point west of Beet Road near was taken to West Valley farm tractor Sunday morning, Caldwell. Medical Center in Caldwell for families. triggering a fatal accident. The Quest struck the fi rst tractor evaluation. Proceeds The families chosen for the The Canyon County Sheriff’s as Alaniz attempted his pass, Alaniz and the two minor Christmas effort always have provide families Offi ce identifi ed the driver of the ejecting the tractor’s driver. The children were uninjured, but at least one child who attends silver 1998 Nissan Quest van as van then drove into the back of the Alaniz’s wife was taken to West Homedale Elementary School. Christmas; food Edgar Alaniz, 28, of Homedale. second tractor, which overturned, Valley for evaluation. In addition to Christmas gifts Alaniz, his 24-year-old wife and its driver was ejected. The van and tractor came to rest and clothing, families also receive drive ongoing and two minor children were The driver of the second tractor, in the lane of travel on Homedale a food box with enough groceries riding in the van at 8 a.m. on 55-year-old Augustin Rangel Road, which was blocked to last about a month. A Saturday spaghetti feed will Sunday on Homedale Road of Caldwell, later died at the several hours Sunday during the Items for the food drive can be raise money to give two Homedale when he attempted to pass two hospital. subsequent investigation. families a Christmas this year. dropped off at the Masonic Hall Silver Star Chapter 83 and Sil- from noon to 4 p.m. on the second ver City Masonic Lodge No. 13 Saturday of every month when will hold the special dinner from the Masons meet or from 7 p.m. Txoko Ona schedules mus tournament 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday in to 9:30 p.m. on the third Tues- Fall events are taking shape at the Txoko Ona president John Lejardi at (208) 337-3840 to reserve the Masonic Hall at 19 W. Idaho day of each month when the Sil- Basque Center in Homedale. a spot in the tournament. Ave., Homedale. ver Star chapter meets. The food The clubhouse, located at 333 S. Main St., will play The Txoko Ona center will play host to its fall Tickets for the all-you-can-eat drive is currently under way and host to a 8-king mus tournament on Sunday. The event dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12. dinner are $10 per adult, and $5 continues through Dec. 15. starts at noon with socializing, followed by lunch at A no-host social hour starts at 5 p.m., followed for children age 2-6. Children Food drive items also will be 12:30 p.m. and the tournament an hour later. by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The menu will be announced younger than 2 eat for free. For accepted during Saturday’s spa- A $25 fee includes lunch and entry into the single- at a later date. more information on the spaghetti ghetti feed. elimination tournament. Adults can eat for $20, and it’s $10 for children feed, call Silver Star secretary There are 20 members of Silver Call Tony Larrocea at (208) 337-3041 or club ages 6-12. Children 5 and younger eat free. Mary Baldwin at (208) 484-3330. Star involved with the spaghetti Silver Star Chapter 83 Order feed, but the group has 42 mem- of the Eastern Star is an organiza- bers. The Masons provide the tion for men and women of Ma- building and help set up the din- "AGg!g&REEZERg3ALE
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Crews continue to bolster and the operation will continue perennial grasses and forbs. Drill and areas west of U.S. Highway Soda Fire desirable vegetation in the Soda until Oct. 30 or until work is seeding, aerial seeding and 95 between the Idaho and Oregon Fire burn area. complete. seedling planting treatments will state line and Succor Creek Fall application of herbicide The herbicide Imazapic is also occur this fall and winter in Grade. rehab has on Bureau of Land Management- being applied to the burned areas both states. Treatments in Idaho will include managed lands in Oregon is under to decrease competition from Areas treated in Oregon include the Salmon Butte, Reynolds way. The Idaho portion of the invasive annual grasses and the Pole Creek Top from Strodes Creek, Sands Basin, McBride BLM busy treatment plan begins next month, aid the recovery of desirable Basin to McBride Creek Road Creek and Succor Creek areas. Homedale library directors fi ne-tune expansion proposal Homedale Public Library of- that the building must have an tables and chairs, there’s got to fi cials have made some small entry door that could be opened be a few plug-ins in the fl oor be- changes to the blueprint for a by pushing a button. cause I have people come in and proposed expansion effort. “One poor old guy struggles just sit with their laptops at the During a special meeting, in here with a wheelchair all the table,” Jensen said. the library board of directors time,” Jensen said. “I don’t know Board members agreed to tweaked the plans submitted by if it is required by ADA (Ameri- have primarily fl oor outlets in the architect Rocky Towle. cans with Disabilities Act) or not, main section of the library, with Fernando Perez, 15, returns a book to the Homedale Public Library Library administrator Sharla but we need one.” wall outlets between the book- using the library’s new curbside drop-off box. Fernando is the son of Jensen said she will meet with She also wants to shift where cases. The outlets would be on Alma Cruz of Homedale. Towle this week to fi nalize de- the door would be located on the walls of the children’s area tails of the blueprint to apply for the west side of the building for because books in that area would a $350,000 Idaho Department of smoother access to the old li- be on carts. Commerce Community Devel- brary. The revision would move Jensen pointed out that she Family movie nights opment Block Grant grant. the door to the south, so patrons would like to have lighting in the In initial drawings, the entry- could walk out of the new build- display case to be located near way vestibule was designed at ing directly onto the sidewalk the front entrance. to launch at library 7-feet-by-13-feet. On Thursday, going straight to the back door of “It’s going to be mostly glass, Parents are invited to mark Call (208) 337-4228 for more the library board decided to in- the old library. and I really want to get people in their calendar for a family movie information about the library and crease the size of the vestibule to “If we move the door down, the community involved to show night at the Homedale Public its programs. 10-feet-by-13-feet. instead of coming out to the off their collections of stuff,” Library. Jensen stated that the fi rst plan middle of this building, they’ll Jensen said. The free movie showings will Seuss’ “Apples” to for the entry room wasn’t big come out onto this walkway, and She also plans to ask Towle take place once a month. The appear at Story Time enough. they could come use this door,” about adding another window to fi rst family movie night will start Children will focus on the “I have these magazine racks, Jensen said. the front of the building, which at 5 p.m., Saturday Oct. 8. simple joys of apples during and I have the bulletin board,” The downside to moving the would put three windows on each Patrons can stop by the front Friday’s Story Time at 10:15 she said. “There needs to be door is that it would reduce the side of the front entrance. desk of the library to vote on a a.m. enough room for people walking size of the utility room in the Board members decided that movie of their choice. The movie Boys and girls will hear a through while other people are new building. commercial grade carpet would with the most votes will be shown reading of “Ten Apples on Top” browsing that stuff.” The board also discussed some be appropriate in most of the ex- for that particular month. by Dr. Seuss. A non-fi ction book An interior window would be electrical components that would pansion while tile or vinyl fl oor- The PG-rated animated movies titled “Apple Trees” by Gail added to the children’s room en- be installed in the steel structure ing would be put in the bath- that folks can choose from for the Saunders-Smith will also be abling Jensen to see inside the because Towle has requested lo- rooms. Oct. 8 movie night are: read. room from the front desk. cation information. • Home Children will participate in Jensen plans on telling Towle “Where we’re going to have — SC • Frozen apple counting, apple sorting • How to Train Your Dragon and apple stamping after the • Minions stories, according to library • Zootopia youth services coordinator Carol Anyone who votes for a fi lm McMichael. to be shown during a family movie night will be entered into Medieval times a drawing to win a prize. with Teens and Tweens The library’s board of directors At 4 p.m., on Friday the Teens recently authorized $363 to and Tweens group will participate purchase a yearlong license to in an activity involving a tool show movies. used throughout the middle The library is open from 1 ages. p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through McMichael said the boys and Wednesday, from 1 p.m. to 7 girls age 10 to 17 will construct p.m., Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 4 various types of catapults and p.m., Friday, and from 10 a.m. to test them to see which works the 1 p.m., Saturday. best. 5-Star Care Facility PROPANEYear-Round Low Rates MASTERS IN THE ART OF CARING No Contracts - No Extra Fees BEST PRICES IN THE VALLEY! 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Attorney’s offi ce. would be $80 any of the civil issues in the pros- He also pointed out that Saari Commissioners approved two During a Sept. 19 meeting, the an hour. It’s ecutor’s offi ce, and also be able is still an asset to his offi ce. contracts for Blocksom — one anticipated to pinch hit occasionally on the “He was a civil attorney in that will run through the end of Board of Owyhee County Com- Dan Blocksom missioners (BOCC) approved an that he could criminal calendar,” Emery said. Canyon County for 20 years, so the month to wrap up Fiscal Year independent contractor deal to work up to 12 billable hours per Saari has handled the bulk of there’s relatively little that he is 2016, and another for FY 17. bring on the legal assistance of week.” civil matters for the PA’s offi ce not familiar with or hasn’t dealt District 2 Commissioner, and attorney Dan Blocksom. Blocksom will not receive any during most of Emery’s eight with,” Emery said. BOCC chair, Kelly Aberasturi Prosecutor Douglas D. Emery county benefi ts under his con- years in offi ce. Emery starts his “He’s a great resource, and welcomed Blocksom on board. stated that he needs some help in tract. He will come out to Mur- third four-year term in January. we’ll continue to use him. It’s “We appreciate you coming his offi ce because deputy prose- phy to work one day a week on Blocksom currently works for just that he wants to be a grandpa and helping us out,” Aberasturi cutor Chuck Saari is now mostly Mondays, and will do additional Boise County four days a week, and wants to actually feel like said. “It’s a big help to the coun- retired, and only wants to work research work from home. and he will continue in that role. he’s retired.” ty. Thank you very much.” from home about four hours a In an email to The Owyhee He previously was employed Blocksom wanted the BOCC District 1 Commissioner Jerry week. Avalanche, Owyhee County with the Idaho Association of to know that there could be one Hoagland echoed the chairman’s “What Dan proposes is an in- clerk Angie Barkell stated that Counties, and in the Canyon scheduling confl ict because comments. dependent contractor arrange- Blocksom will be paid out of the County Prosecuting Attorney’s of his employment with Boise “We’re really pleased,” he ment,” Emery said. “He has his same budget line that provides offi ce. County commissioners. said. own medical insurance, he has compensation for Saari. Blocksom grew up in Kyoto, “They meet on Tuesdays, so — SC

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TodayTod Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue 87º National Guard 53º SunnyS 87º 52º 82º 48º 69º 36º 67º 42º 66º 36º 64º 28º to train in Unit 40 Water report during hunts The Bureau of Reclamation website showed cubic feet per second. Water is fl owing out at Ny- that the Owyhee Reservoir was 24 percent full ssa, Ore., at a rate of 134 cubic feet per second. in town, but the military has taken and that water was fl owing in the Owyhee River The reservoir held 172,859 acre-feet of water on Air Force drills in pains to make the activity practi- above the reservoir at Rome, Ore., at a rate of 96 Monday. Grand View again cally unnoticeable. — Information compiled from the National Weather Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Natural Resources Conservation ““Really you don’t know a lot Service and Helena Chemical in Homedale. Last week’s weather statistics weren’t available Monday. Hunters in Unit 40 in Owyhee going on, they keep it pretty low County will have some company profi le,” Collett said. “If you don’t this season. realize who these people with ra- The Bureau of Land Manage- dios are… they have an Army vest ment announced last week that on, they don’t even dress in their the Idaho Army National Guard Army fatigues,” Collett said. began training maneuvers on “They don’t even drive Hum- Sept. 20. vees anymore. They drive private The helicopter maneuvers and cars. You don’t know exactly what training will take place in and they’re doing, they’re pretty (in- around the mountains near Silver conspicuous).” City and South Mountain through The town’s proximity to Moun- Nov. 8. tain Home Air Force Base makes The BLM, which issued the whatever noise generated blend alert on behalf of the National in, the mayor said. Saving energy Guard and Idaho Department “You hear the airplanes fl y, but of Fish and Game, said that the we hear planes fl y all the time,” training may occur at any time, Collett said. “I went by up at the is as easy as dialing it in. night and day during the opera- dam, I said, ‘Oh, the boys are tions window. doing targeting.’ My wife goes, Military helicopters will make ‘What? I thought they were fi sh- Set your thermostat to 68 degrees in winter. You can save 2 – 3% on eight landings each during day- ermen.’ ” heating costs by lowering the thermostat just 1 degree. light and nighttime hours, and Collett said that the operations

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A Marsing volunteer ¿ re¿ ghter lights pyrotechnics along the Stuart’s ¿ rst victory and a resurgent derby was tempered bank of the Snake River for the 3rd of July Celebration of Our Offer expires September 30, 2016 by a consolation heat mishap that hurt four men in the Nation on Sunday night. For more photos, see Page 10 paper in Idaho and news of drivers grandstand, sending two of them to the hospital with minor injuries. Konner Bahem had a full head of steam in his Cadillac when he drove over the log barrier and barreled into the *9 Payor resigns livestock gate between the drivers grandstand and the arena. Grand View Mayor Franklin Hart has re- Two men were pinched by the steel fencing, but everyone signed. *Area limited to Owyhee, Malheur and Canyon counties. else was able to jump clear of Bahem’s vehicle. “I have my own personal reasons, and I have Reiterating that the welfare of the fans and drivers is some personnel reasons that have played into Owyhee County, for Owyhee Job No. 1, Lions president Will Pryor said new safety this,” Hart said in a phone message to The precautions will be in place next year. 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COMMENTARY, PAGES 8-9B WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 LEGALS AND CLASSIFIEDS, PAGES 10-11B Melba’s Weiser Volkers 9th stuns at Firman Homedale The Melba High School cross country, nearly to an athlete, Homecoming produced a season-best meet Saturday at the Bob Firman In- game drama vitational. Junior Cheylah Volkers logged intensifi es her best time of the year and There are certain things that fi nished ninth in the Div. II 5-ki- drive high school coaches mad. lometer race at Eagle Island State Homedale’s Matt Holtry is fac- Park. ing two scenarios that are most Volkers ran a 20-minute, 0.9- likely at the top of his list — los- second race to pull in the only ing and Homecoming. top-10 finish of any Owyhee After Friday’s 22-20 setback to country-area athletes at the pres- Weiser, the Trojans have lost two tigious meet. consecutive games for the fi rst Marsing ninth-grader Joaquin time since 2014 and the eighth Oliveros achieved a personal-best time in Holtry’s nine years at the time of 20:29.3 in the freshman helm. –– See Firman, back page And, with a smaller 3A Snake River Valley conference field magnifying the importance of Above: Jordan Valley High School quarterback Chase Fillmore lunges over the goal line for a every victory, Homedale plays Adrian touchdown during Friday’s league-opening win over Harper Charter/Huntington. Below: Running its most important game of the back TJ Davis looks fora hole in the Loco-Nets’ defensive line. Photos by Tara Echave season — against rival Fruitland — at the tail end of Homecoming outlasts week, probably the most distract- ing time of the season for young Mustangs gallop to fi rst HDL win football players. Crane TJ Davis slammed the door for Jordan Valley “There are a lot of activities High School’s football team Friday. going on during Homecoming Anna Hutchings served 10 The junior tailback rolled up 277 yards on 28 week,” Holtry said. “As coaches, aces Friday to lead Adrian High carries in the Mustangs’ home opener rout of we have to make sure the play- School to victory in an exciting Harper Charter/Huntington. ers have the right priorities in 1A High Desert League volleyball Davis scored a pair of touchdowns, and Wade place and that they make football opener. Stanford gained 102 yards on 11 carries as the practice and the game a priority Carlee Morton added fi ve kills Mustangs out-ran the Loco-Nets, 32-22, in a 1A this week.” and six assists in the Antelopes’ High Desert League game. The top three teams in the 25-17, 26-28, 25-16, 10-25, 15-11 “Our offensive line played extremely well fi ve-school 3A SRV qualify for home victory over Crane. and opened the holes up for our backs,” third- the state playoffs, but the No. 2 “It was nice to get a win on our year coach Bryce Kershner said. “TJ did a great and No. 3 berths are placed into fi rst league game against a tough job fi nishing off the game and putting it out of what amounts to a play-in mini- opponent,” Adrian coach Aimee reach.” bracket the week before the state Esplin said. “We had some ups Kershner said minor mistakes held back Jordan quarterfi nals. and downs, but I’m pleased with Valley, which is ranked third in Class 1A by the Homedale finds itself in the their efforts and especially in the Oregon School Activities Association. unenviable position after a furious fi nal set to dig in and come out In addition to quarterbacking the offense, Chase fourth-quarter comeback fell short with a win. We know we have Fillmore anchored Jordan Valley’s defense with in Friday’s conference opener work to do to, but this team is fun 10 tackles and fi ve assists. against the Wolverines (2-3, 1-0) to watch. Garrett Youren notched a sack, fi ve tackles and at Walter Johnson Field. Adrian (7-4 overall, 1-0 in four assists. Weiser had been outscored, league) also received four kills and “Chase Fillmore played exceptionally well 121-16, during its three-game four aces from Lauren Barraza. especially on defense,” Kershner said. “Not losing streak leading into the con- Morgan Bayes chipped in seven one player gave up, and that is a credit to their ference opener. The Wolverines’ kills and three aces, while Erin determination and toughness.” Nielson had four kills. –– See Homedale, page 3B Trojans hang tough against elite with a tropical dress code and non-conference win over visiting HHS can’t break kooky worship of a late-arriving Nyssa, Ore., last Wednesday. through vs. SRV pineapple, the Trojans battled hard First-year coach Jessica but fell in three sets to perennial Willson’s charges stunned Parma opponents 3A Snake River Valley conference in the early going with a lot contender Parma on Sept. 20. of energy and hustle, but the Even in the midst of a losing A day later, Homedale used Panthers eventually prevailed, 25- streak, there are rays of hope, a decisive fifth set to end its 23, 25-21, 25-9, on the Trojans’ Homedale’s Amaya and Homedale High School’s fi ve-match losing streak. Amaya fl oor. Carter concentrates on volleyball team found a bunch Carter, a 5-foot, 9-inch sophomore Parma (5-3 overall, 3-1 in a spike attempt in the against a powerhouse. middle blocker, racked up a conference at week’s end) won Trojans’ Sept. 20 loss On a night when the student career-high 21 kills in the Trojans’ to Parma at home. section tried to keep it sunny 25-14, 25-18, 21-25, 22-25, 15-2 –– See Trojans, page 3B Page 2B Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Sports Homedale JV rallies to defeat Weiser HMS Rebounding from a rocky start, Homedale High School’s junior rallies vs. varsity football team rallied to stay unbeaten Thursday. Karsen Freelove and Jaegar Fruitland Rose posted exciting return touchdowns to prod the Trojans The apex of Keagan Christens- to a 42-22 victory over Weiser. en’s day was also the high point The 3A Snake River Valley for Homedale Middle School’s conference-opening victory at eighth-grade football team. Deward Bell Stadium extended Making amends for a first- Homedale’s winning streak to quarter fumble, Christensen made three games. The Trojans also big stops all day long Sept. 20 and played well enough to win against forced a fourth-quarter fumble West Jefferson on Sept. 14, but with the Trojans ahead. the game was only a two-quarter The move secured Homedale’s contest and not an offi cial game. 12-8 3A Snake River Valley con- Weiser jumped out to a 9-0 lead ference victory over the Grizzlies in the fi rst quarter. Ande Jensen’s at Deward Bell Stadium. 25-yard return of Daniel Uranga’s Christensen scored the Tro- interception got the Wolverines jans’ fi rst touchdown and led the on the board fi rst. Angel Magana defense with 2.5 tackles for loss kicked a 28-yard fi eld goal later and four tackles overall. in the fi rst quarter. On the game-winning drive, But Rose returned the ensuing Homedale marched 65 yards kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown behind its passel of offensive line- to ignite the Trojans’ race to the men (tackles Jase Lowder, Avery front. Volk, Dakota Gammel and Fa- Freelove’s 1-yard plunge in bian Baez; guards Julian Bedolla the second quarter put Homedale and Barton Strack; center John ahead, 13-9, and Uranga hit Trent Breshears; and tight ends Blake Shanley with a 3-yard scoring Walker and Jace Love). strike to open the second-half Max Mertz gained 66 of his scoring. Although he found things to be tough sledding early on, Homedale High School running back Jaegar 176 yards in the fourth quarter as Rose, who rushed for 144 Rose, shown in the grasp of a Weiser defender, found his form and rushed for 144 yards. He also returned the Trojans controlled the clock. yards on 23 carries, scored on a a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown Thursday. He scored the go-ahead TD on a 6-yard run to give Homedale a the game started for the home turnovers, but was able to force quarterback Sylais York. 2-yard run with 2½ minutes left. 27-9 lead. squad. Weiser into three crucial mistakes. Homedale limited Weiser’s The Trojans didn’t have to After the Wolverines got back to Weiser snuffed the Trojans’ Two of Wolverines’ turnovers offense to seven fi rst downs and wait long to get the ball back within fi ve points, 27-22, Spencer fi rst three drives. The Wolverines’ were converted into Trojans’ 131 total yards. as Breshears fell on the fumble Fisher ran 18 yards for another defense forced a punt after just TDs. With Uranga completing 11 of Christensen forced on the ensuing Trojans’ TD before Freelove’s three downs on Homedale’s fi rst Ty Lowder and Brady Trout 23 passes for 205 yards, Homedale play from scrimmage. pick-six sealed the deal. possession and then picked off recovered fumbles for the rolled up 426 yards total offense Christensen scored Homedale’s Homedale’s fl urry of scoring Uranga on successive drives. Trojans, while Trout and Jeremy and dodged 10 penalties for a total fi rst TD on a 15-yard run early in was in direct contrast to how Homedale committed four Bell notched sacks of Weiser of loss of 87 yards. the second half. Homedale Trojans Athlete Spotlight HOMEDALE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER OWYHEE AUTO SUPPLY J. Edward Perkins, Jr. D.C. 337-4900 337-4668

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Mustangs won the crown. wins Crane Anderson said sophomore “The girls showed up to Crane Crane def. Jordan Valley, “The junior varsity team Nicole Terry and junior Katelyn with more heart than I could have 2-0 — The Mustangs’ tournament had an amazing showing at the tourney Deen stepped up to fi ll in during imagined,” Anderson said. “I was run ended against the host squad, tournament,” Anderson said. Warn’s absence. impressed with the way the girls 25-18, 25-15, as Jordan Valley “Strong wins in pool play got the An early injury didn’t derail Alisha Rogers dished 11 assists showed up in the morning. This struggled will missed serves and girls a No. 1 spot in the bracket. Jordan Valley High School in its and put down four kills. Cheyenne gave us a huge advantage over other mistakes. “The day was fi lled with ups league-opening volleyball victory Davis also set nine points. teams we played in pool play that “Going into this match, we and downs as the girls found and Friday. “We saw a huge amount of seemed to still be asleep.” knew that Crane is a solid team lost their momentum.” Zoey Warn and Regann Skinner progress with our offense and a lot After pool-play wins over all the way around,” Anderson Strong offense carried drilled seven kills apiece in a 25-9, of confi dence all the way around Dayville/Monument and Prairie said. “To get the edge, I felt that Jordan Valley, but Anderson said 25-19, 25-20 1A High Desert the net,” Anderson said. City, the Mustangs entered bracket our defense needed to step up. Mackenzie’s defense was also League win over Harper Charter/ play for a rematch with the Tigers. Crane’s hitters were using areas key. Huntington on the Mustangs’ Crane tournament Jordan Valley def. Monument/ that the Mustangs weren’t used “We saw amazing defense fl oor. The Mustangs faced more Dayville, 2-1 — Zoey Warn fi red to covering, and unfortunately we from freshman Becky Mackenzie Adversity challenged Jordan challenges during the Saturday six aces and Terry added three, just couldn’t adjust.” and a big improvement from Valley (3-5 overall, 1-0 in league) event as Taylor Warn remained but the Mustangs had to hold on Burch had fi ve kills, and Skinner fi rst-year player Sandy Brown,” early in Game 1 when outside sidelined and a fl u virus swept in the fi nal set for a 22-25, 25-17, served two aces and notched three Anderson said. “Baylee Davis hitter Taylor Warn went down through the team bus on the trip 15-13 win. kills and four digs. did a fantastic job of running the with an ankle injury. to the tournament. “The Mustangs played a solid Zoey Warn had three kills, team as setter.” “Luckily we were able to make According to Anderson, Emily defensive game but struggled in while Davis led the setters with Shaianne Keller fired three a quick adjustment and still stick Burch and Bekkah Cline were too the net due to fatigue from a long six assists. aces in the title game, while to the fast-paced game we had ill to play by the time the Mustangs day,” Anderson said. Skyler Forsythe came up with started,” first-year Mustangs arrived at Crane High School. The Skinner put down nine kills and Junior varsity three kills. coach Kelsey Anderson said. Mustangs had no bench, and the blocked four shots, while Warn wins Crane title Davis and Mackenzie had two “We were able to get different girls on the floor were either and Burch had six kills apiece. Becky Mackenzie served fi ve tip kills each. √ Trojans: Team sandwiches win over Nyssa between 3A SRV setbacks From Page 1B momentum after a seesaw battle Burks had four apiece. players again with 12 kills. Hall Carter’s .438 (21-for-48). the 3A District III championship in which the teams traded points The Burks girls and Contreras chimed in with seven, and Ashley Sophomore right side hitter in 2013 and has made state through 14 rallies. each served a pair of aces. Burks had six. Carter also served Josey Hall broke out with nine tournament appearances each Homedale never led in Game Homedale’s scrappy nature a pair of aces. kills, while Lindsey Burks chipped season since 2010. The Panthers 2, although the Trojans scrambled was evident in the defensive Maxwell was 7-for-8 in digs, in eight and Paige Carter added beat Fruitland for their third back from an 11-5 defi cit with stats. The team was 50-for-77 while Contreras led the defense seven. Hall also had a team-high consecutive 3A SRV victory Burks dropping one of her two (64.9 percent) on digs, and nine with 13 digs. Fisher, Nash and two blocks. Thursday. aces off the net, Lindsey Burks different players got in the scoring Shenk had eight digs each, and The Trojans had their best Carter and 5-7 junior outside picking up a key kill and Sophie column. The usual suspects, Nash Swallow carded seven in 10 spiking night of the season, hitter Ashley Burks led the net Nash keeping a point alive by and Contreras, had 12 and nine attempts. averaging 13 kills per set with a attack as Homedale (3-7, 0-3) lunging for a dig and then tipping digs, respectively. Carlie Swallow Last Wednesday: Homedale .309 percentage (65-for-210). burst from the gate in Game 1. the ball for a teammate to return. and Lindsey Burks came up with def. Nyssa, Ore., 3-2 — The Homedale’s defense was at the Carter had three of her team- Game 2 was mostly hard luck eight apiece. Trojans stormed through the fi fth top of its game, too, as the Trojans high 10 kills in the fi rst set as for the Trojans. Carter got her Thursday, Weiser def. set to fi ght off the Bulldogs’ late posted a .769 dig percentage Homedale led by as much as hands up for several blocks, only Homedale, 3-0 — The Wolverines charge. (110-for-143) and averaged 22 four points, 13-9, after Diana to have the ball ricochet out of held on in the third set to deny the Homedale had won the fi rst two digs per set. Leading the way was Contreras’ ace triggered a Parma bounds for a Parma point. Trojans their fi rst game victory in sets before Nyssa rallied on the Maxwell, who averaged 5.5 digs timeout. Homedale pulled to within a conference play. Trojans’ fl oor, tying the match at per set (11 total). Diana Contreras The Panthers regrouped and tied point twice, including at 18-17 Usually the quarterback of the two sets apiece. was the top digger with a season- the fi rst game when Homedale’s when Sophie Nash got up to stuff offense, Nash made her presence A night after struggling from the high 24, while Swallow added 18 diggers could get to Madison a Parma kill attempt. She had two known on defense with fi ve of her back line, Ashley Burks fi red four and Nash chipped in 16. Shenk Jackson’s tip over the net. blocks, while Carter led the way team’s seven blocks. She also had aces to pace Homedale’s service (12) and Hall (11) also reached The Trojans’ defense struggled with three. 29 assists in the 25-20, 25-21, 27- game. She also had a season-high double fi gures. near the end of the first game Burks fi nished with seven kills, 25 loss in Weiser. 16 kills in 45 attempts (.356 kill Nash had all but one of her as the Panthers finally seized while Josey Hall and Lindsey Amaya Carter led the front-line percentage) to back up Amaya team’s assists, setting 64 balls. √ Homedale: Coach says Trojans will have to run table to win conference From Page 1B the Trojans are trying to avoid ing PAT kick gave Homedale a plays,” Holtry said. one yard to give the offense another only other victory was a 20-13 its fi rst three-game losing streak 7-0 lead. “It is about the consistent play chance. Walker had 11 tackles, in- season-opening triumph over since 2012. Then the Trojans’ offense went and stringing multiple plays in a cluding 3.5 for loss, while Kendall Buhl, but they were coming off a The Grizzlies (3-2, 1-0) opened into hibernation as Weiser scored row together. The more we do that Freelove was the leading tackler 34-0 blowout loss to Baker, Ore., conference Friday with a 69-5 touchdowns on three of its next the more success we will see.” against with a dozen stops. on Sept. 14. trouncing of Payette. Fruitland four possessions. After Alberto Sanchez drilled a Karsen Freelove ran 33 yards Homedale opened the season also has a 28-14 win over Good- Homedale turned the ball over 28-yard fi eld goal for a 22-7 lead, on one play as the Trojans moved 2-0 by scoring 89 points. But in ing, which ended Homedale’s only once, but had a run of six Deal led the Trojans on consecutive the ball again, but the drive stalled the three ensuing games, the Tro- season in the 3A state semifi nals straight unsuccessful offensive scoring drives covering 132 yards. after three short runs and an illegal jans have struggled to put points last year. possessions. Carson Brown scored on a 12- motion penalty. on the board. The team has scored During its two-game losing Beginning late in the third yard scoring pass, and Karsen Freelove carried the ball 12 48 points while going 1-2. streak, Homedale has subsisted on quarter, the Trojans mounted Freelove raced 35 yards for a times for 119 yards. “A lot of our struggles have the effectiveness of its defense. three long drives that helped pad touchdown to put Homedale a come down to execution on a Against Weiser, the defense rose Homedale’s offensive statistical fi eld goal away from the win with consistent basis,” Holtry said. up again early. Mason Kincheloe domination. The Trojans out- eight minutes left in the game. Buy it, sell it, “We have some great plays recovered Jacen Smith’s fumble gained the Wolverines but 180 Homedale’s defense forced and then we have some plays that on the Weiser 5-yard line to end yards (302 to 122), but Weiser Weiser three-and-out on the Wol- trade it, rent it... are uncharacteristic of us. This the game’s first drive. It was owned possession 11 minutes verines’ fi nal three possessions. in the goes back to the Vale game. We Weiser’s second fumble within more than their visitors. After Freelove’s touchdown run, just need to play more consistent the game’s four plays “Again it just goes back to Scott Matlock and Brodee Walker football.” Jake Deal’s 1-yard quarterback being consistent. We can’t have teamed to sack quarterback Brody Classifieds! Now Fruitland awaits, and sneak and Adrian Monreal’s ensu- two good plays and then two bad vonBrethorst and hold Weiser to Page 4B Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago October 2, 1991 September 29, 1966 September 30, 1876

City election contest now developing Four delegates attend state homemaker’s THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST – When the two Contests are developing in the city of Homedale for The 17th annual State Extension Homemaker’s Council parties fi rst brought their candidates for President and both the offi ce of mayor as well as for at least two seats met September 22nd and 23rd in Pocatello at the Bannock Vice President into the fi eld, it seemed to be the general on the city council. Hotel. There were 235 women from throughout the state impression that the canvass would be conducted in a Both Paul J. Fink and Fred Aspiazu have fi led a suffi cient registered. more quiet spirit than usually characterizes Presidential number of petitions of nomination at City Hall to place Owyhee County was represented at the convention campaigns. The candidate of the Republican party had their names on the Nov. 5th ballot to seek election as Mayor, by Mrs. Mary Lee Wood, Owyhee County Extension not been connected with any of the stealing or speculating City Clerk-Treasurer Edna L. Grimes confi rmed Monday. home Agent; Mrs. Louis Breshears, Homedale, Western rings at Washington, and had not been a very prominent Fink is the incumbent. District Director; Mrs. Ray Huter, Homedale, Owyhee man in national politics. Hence it was thought that neither City Councilman Dan Murphy confi rmed Monday that County Council President; and Mrs. Walter Smith of the his record nor private life would be assailed. Governor he has also circulated a petition and is preparing to fi le to Wilson community. They traveled to and from Pocatello Tilden, having been regarded as a man of more than average run for mayor. Grimes had no information immediately at by chartered bus and returned late Friday. purity for a politician and having a favorable political hand late Monday to indicate whether Murphy’s council record for integrity, was thought to be moderately secure seat will be fi lled by appointment or by voters in the Two HS students receive letters of merit from vituperation. But the genius of the American people upcoming election, assuming Murphy carries through with Letters of Commendation honoring their high has been found equal to the emergency, and it has been his plan to run for mayor. performance on the 1966 National Merit Scholarship ascertained (unless somebody lies) that both candidates are Three candidates for the Homedale City Council, Qualifying Test (NMSQT) have been awarded to two swindlers and perjurers, and both liable to the pains and Daniel Erbe, Tom Griffi th and Roy Jackson, have also students at Homedale High School, Principal Darrel Reisch penalties of prison life, if justice were meted out to them. fi led required petitions at City Hall to get their names has announced. All this is in a measure degrading to the American people, on the November ballot. Erbe is one of two incumbent Those named commended students are Jack M. Kershner having a tendency to disgrace the nation in the eyes of the world, councilmen whose terms of offi ce are expiring at the end and Jack E. Matteson. and to demoralize the people of whom these are representative of the year. They are among 38,000 students in the United States who men. When both parties have aimed at the selection of their The other incumbent councilman, Mike Beavers, said scored in the upper two percent of those who will graduate best men, and both advocate reform, it would seem as if public recently that he had not yet decided whether to seek re- from high school in 1967. The commended students rank morals was at a low ebb when the best selections that could be election. just bellow the 14,000 Semifi nalists announced earlier by made, were felons in the eyes of the law. the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). While no sane man in his calm moments can believe New bleachers for the Homedale football, track fi eld these accusations to be true, they are nevertheless paraded Paul J. Fink of Valley Machine Shop and Bill “Griz” Grand View all over the land by stump orators and party newspapers Garrison were spotted working Thursday on new visitor The youth of Grand View have been given a challenge as veritable truths. The leading journals of the country bleachers being erected beside Homedale High’s football- to develop a plan for world peace by their local Lions that have the power to wield a salutary infl uence over the track fi eld. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Club – a challenge that could earn one of them a $25,000 people, should take up the cudgel, and endeavor to elevate Administration (OSHA) had urged the old seating be educational and/or a career assistance grant. politics to a higher plain. replaced, and Fink won the construction bid. He reported The Grand View Lions Club and Lions clubs throughout Oh, politics! thou “fi lthy pool,” that school offi cials and various Homedale Fan Club the world are sponsoring an essay contest for the world’s As men are wont to say, members have donated personal time helping with the youth on a most important world subject today – “peace”. Surely the spoils, with power to rule, project in recent days. Apparently, aluminum seats The contest offers $50,000 in total awards, including the Will be less potent some day. arrived from out-of-state not matching one advertised $25,000 fi rst prize, eight semi-fi nal world regional awards size specifi cation, creating a last-minute problem for those of $1,000 each and travel expenses for the eight winners to COUNTY COMMISSIONERS – The statute provides for hurrying to have the new viewing stand ready for last Chicago, Ill., in July, 1967. At that time the fi rst-prize winner the election of three County Commissioners for each county, Friday’s football game with Fruitland. will be chosen from the eight. Also more than 20,000 local, but has made no provision for electing them by Districts, or district and multiple district awards will be made. for districting the several counties. This law needs amending. Hot springs once again owned by a Givens “We are hopeful one of our young people will win this Each county should be divided into three Commissioner Steve Givens, the new owner of Givens Hot Springs, worldwide prestige award,” President Thomas Collett of Districts, and only the voters of their respective districts never met his great grandmother, Mattie Givens Yanke, the the Grand View Lions Club said in announcing the contest have a voice in choosing Commissioners. founder of the longtime swim resort in Owyhee County. locally today. Under the present law it might occur that all three of the He was born the day she died in 1944. Commissioners of this county would be elected from Silver But the odd coincidence of birth and death was “like Private Britton graduates from recruit training City. It is not likely to happen, but the law should be so passing on the legacy,” Steve’s wife, Nadine, believes. Marine Private Robert L Britton, son of Mr. and Mrs. framed as to preclude the possibility of such a contingency. And it is a legacy that Givens and his wife seem serious Paul Britton of Homedale, was graduated from eight weeks Again the voters of any particular section of the county about renewing since they acquired the oldest continuously of recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Station at are supposed to best understand the qualifi cations of their operating business in the county from Steve’s cousin, Liz San Diego, California. neighbors. While a candidate residing in Jordan Valley Cuff, and her husband, Virgil, earlier this year. He will now undergo four weeks of individual combat or South Mountain may be well known at home, he will The two from rural Star have completely remodeled training and four weeks of basic specialist training in his be, most likely, totally unknown to the residents of Castle the pool building and dressing rooms over recent weeks, military job fi eld before being assigned to a permanent Creek and Bruneau. You may reverse the order and the replacing the roof and ceiling and repainting the interior unit. same reasons will apply; but few men in the eastern part in an airy sky-blue tone. They quietly reopened it to the of the county are known to those of the extreme west or public on Sept. 21st, saying they plan a grand opening Homedale locals even to the residents of Silver City, the county seat. Let later on. They’ve also been preparing family quarters at Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tidwell attended the annual Senior the next Legislature attend to this. the site for their part-time use as “our getaway, our peace Citizens dinner, which was held Saturday at Nampa. It and quiet,” Nadine says. was given by the Nampa Stake, LDS Church. A program THE NAMES of Indians signing the Red Cloud treaty Steve explained, “We’ve thoroughly enjoyed it out here. followed the dinner. are, Red Cloud, Young-man-afraid-of-his-horse, Red Dog, I enjoy the people...I have to operate in both worlds, but Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mitchell visited over the weekend at Little Wound, American Horse, Afraid-of-the bear, Three I enjoy this one more. the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Decoursey of Jerome. Bears, Fire Hunter, Quick Bear, Red Leaf, Fire Eyes, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Ash and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Man White-cow, Kill Bull, Weasel Bear, Two Lance, Bad Felty receives leadership award Arima attended the ninth annual “Parade of Barbershop Wound, High Bear, He-takes-the-evening, Soldier, Slow Camille “Cami” Felty of Homedale received a certifi cate Quartettes” which was held Saturday at the Boise High Bull, Red Kenny, High Wolf, Big Foot, Young-man-afraid, from Caldwell Rotary Club members on Sept. 20 following School auditorium. The musical program was sponsored after making his speech, took the pen in his hand and her report on a Rotary Youth Leadership Award conference by the Boise Chordbusters. making his mark said, “that is to signify that the Great she attended in Sun Valley Aug. 5-8. Dale Dickson and sons Dale Ray, Blaine and Mike Father has to feed and clothe me a hundred years and give Felty, 17 and a senior at Homedale High, was among Pearson went elk hunting over the weekend in the Warm me wagons and cattle. When Fire Hunter signed he held approximately 65 youth aged 17-24 selected by the Rotary Lake area. The hunting group was unsuccessful in getting a blanket over his face, made his mark blindfolded and group from southern Idaho to participate in the leadership their elk. took his seat in silence. Crow-with-a-Good-Voice would seminar. Merle Breshears has been visiting since Thursday at the not sign the treaty but walked away with quite a show of Felty is the daughter of Bob and Barbara Felty of home of his mother, Mrs. Flora Breshears. He returned to indignation. Lo is no doubt perfectly satisfi ed now that Homedale. Boise Monday. Uncle Sam is in mortal fear of him. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 5B Sports

Marsing’s Brook Labit makes a dig against Nampa Christian during the Huskies’ conference loss at home Thursday. Photo by Dan Pease NC extends win streak vs. Marsing Marsing High School was able three kills each, while Rodriguez to slow Nampa Christian down came up with 16 digs. slightly, but couldn’t stop the LeAnn Garcia had 14 digs, two Marsing JVs edge Melba streaking volleyball team. aces and 18 service receptions. The Huskies salvaged a narrow Sept. 20: Melba def. Marsing, Adonis Stelzried gathers in a pitch from Enrique Quebrado, who fl ung the ball as a Melba defender third-set victory against their 3-0 — The Huskies’ offense closed in Thursday night during the Marsing High School junior varsity’s 8-0 victory in the 2A Western 2A Western Idaho Conference couldn’t match the defense’s Idaho Conference season opener for both teams on the Huskies’ fi eld. Photo by Dan Pease opponents but fell, 25-15, 25-8, intensity in a 25-16, 25-8, 25-11 23-25, 25-17 at home Thursday. conference road loss. Sheyanne Glorfield had six The Mustangs (4-5, 3-2) Struggling Adrian drops HDL opener blocks and two kills for Marsing won their third consecutive 2A Adrian High School was unable this week before traveling to half and scored on a 15-yard run (1-8 overall, 0-5 in conference at WIC match after opening the to get its footing during Friday’s play Harper Charter/Huntington in the third quarter. week’s end). conference campaign with a three- league-opening football loss. on Oct. 7. Murrey tossed a 9-yard pass to Nampa Christian (7-1, 5-0) got set loss to Nampa Christian. They Crane, which for years battled Adrian managed just 96 yards Kenny Purnell fi ve minutes into 16 kills and four aces from Megan lost to Cole Valley Christian on the Antelopes for 1A High Desert total offense against Crane (3-0, the fi nal period for Adrian’s only Yett and won its sixth consecutive Thursday. League supremacy, returned the 1-0) despite running 16 more touchdown. match. Nancy Leggett notched Garcia led the Huskies with 11 opening kickoff for a touchdown plays than the Mustangs. Murrey got the start at 10 kills. digs, and she served a pair of aces. and never looked back in a 52-6 Crane took the lead 14 seconds quarterback after Ed Muñoz had Ashley Loucks put together an Villa had six digs and two kills. runaway at Ward Field. into the contest when George taken snaps in Adrian’s fi rst three all-around game for the Huskies, Loucks came up with two digs Adrian (0-4 overall, 0-1 in Balowski returned the opening games. setting nine points, serving two to go with a kill and an assist. league) was playing its home kickoff 86 yards for a score. Muñoz led the Antelopes with 53 aces and getting fi ve digs. Emma Heitz had two assists, opener. The Antelopes have been Balowski also returned a rushing yards, and Purnell caught Avery Villa chipped 11 digs and and Glorfield led the defense outscored 164-12 in their past Ryker Murrey interception for a both of Murrey’s completions for successfully received 21 serves. with two blocks while chipping three games. They have a bye touchdown at the end of the fi rst 13 yards. She and Gabby Rodriguez logged in two digs.

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Les Schwab Tire of Caldwell; Les Schwab Tire Isana Larzelier (purchased by Jared Ausemendi and Cammack Enterprises.)

of Nampa #91; and Les Schwab Tire of Nampa) RESERVE CHAMPION SHEEP Jaegar Rose (purchased by Champion Produce Sales) GRAND CHAMPION SHEEP RESERVE CHAMPION MEAT GOAT Baylee Davis (purchased by Jeff Davis) Morgan Field (Les Schwab Tire of Mountain Home) SALE CREW AUCTIONEERS SALE COMMITTEE Linda Ramsey, Debbie Holzey, Miren Lowry, Lisa Tindall, Kathy Mori, Julianne Mori, Nick Usabel, Kenny & Melanie Harper, Ann Rutan, Joe J.B. SALUTREGUI, Tyler Blackstock, Matt Tindall, & Necia Lootens, Mary Blackstock, Wendy Salutregui, Russ & Deidre Erwin, Emily Reisinger, Susan Jaca, Duana Harmon, Tammy Bowman, KYLE COLYER, Kimber Bowman, Kelly Buckingham, Jeff Wasson, Dennis Dines, Keegan Conroy, Tim Dines, Lynn Bowman, James Ferdinand, Bobby Carter, Travis Kraupp, and Jason Ineck, Lucas Cossell, Dave Tindall, Kate Blackstock, Lacey Usabel, Leesa Kilby, Josie Grim, Stacy Callaway, Lath Callaway Trucking, ZAC ZUMSTIEN Dan Mori the youth who ran buyer slips – and all those who helped in so many other ways! Special thanks to the Fair Board for all of the great improvements, not only in the livestock barns, but throughout the fairgrounds! FAIR SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS Special Contributors Coy’s Coffee Kent Curtis, Homedale Pearson Kelly & Robin Aberasturi Association Sponsored Gayle Batt Owyhee County Rodeo Fair Staff South Mtn. Livestock: Ken Davis Steer Program DL Evans Bank Board Members Ginger Loucks, Mgr/Sec Doug Rutan Kenny Tindall Burgess Angus Ranch Owyhee County Sean Burch, President Danny Watson, Grounds Wilson Butte 4-H: Larkspur Lane Boers Chad Hensley Commissioners Dennis Pruett, Vice Keeper Mary Blackstock, Malmberg Family Colyer Herefords & Angus Lath Callaway President Tina Uria, Office Kelly Ineck, Cindy Roberts, Marsing American Legion Lath & Stacy Callaway Kyle Pennington Tim Mackenzie, Arena Brandie Campbell, Awards/ Stacy Fisher Auxiliary Unit #128 Todd & Shelley Gluch Security Director Contests FFA Advisors Matt & Lisa Tindall Doug Rutan Owyhee County Sheriff’s Jackie King, Secretary Cleaning Sue Poland - Homedale The Family of Mary Pat Anderson Dept. Debbie Shearn, Queen Francisco and Connie Cassidy Corrigan - Jordan Lootens Skinner Ranches Owyhee County Sheriff’s Coordinator Garibay Valley Maurine Johnson Owyhee Cattlemen’s Posse Chris Landa and crew Mike Martin - Marsing Milly Whitted Association Heifer Grounds Beautification Ben Badiola 4-H Leaders Jake Silver - Melba Miriam Haylett Replacement Program Owyhee Gardeners Travis Hyer Barnyard Brigade: Alan Schoen – Rimrock Nashco Farms, Inc Dan Mori Stage/Sound Manager Jim Ferguson Scott & Sharla Jensen 4-H & FFA Award Sponsors The Owyhee Avalanche Ted & Mary Blackstock Hal Coburn Dan Parill Bruneau Canyon: Aaron McAdams Owyhee Cattlemen’s Chad Hensley Kent Curtis Deidre & Russell Erwin Bass Auto Body, Inc. Association Gene & Ruth Clapier Parade Rich Brandau Country Kids: Becky Salove Owyhee County Sheriff’s Morgan Ranches Jolyn Green, Coordinator Don Basey Janice Burgess, George Bill & Kelly Haun Dept. George & Donna Bennett Armory Supervisor John Cossell Decker, Blackstock Ranch Purple Sage Fancies Mike & Jeanne Stanford Sue Showalter Howard Maupin Katie Ormond Bridget Aman Reisinger Honeybees Don Barnhill Open Class Randy Maxwell Great Basin Buckaroos: Burgess Angus Ranch Richard & Connie Brandau Kenny & Teresa Kershner Superintendents: Jeff Eidemiller Nick & Mandi Roland Caleb & Kate Showalter Rich & Rose Brooks Morgan Ranches Carol Murphy, Kitchen & Austin Ferguson Owyhee Ruff Riders: Calvin & Janelle Thompson Riverside Ag LLC 4-H Superintendents Pantry Larry Corta Amber Clay, Julie Morton, Celia Robinson Boland Roger & Eleanor Howard FCS & Miscellaneous: Janelle Thompson & Sam Riley Tony Fisher Charles & Holly Hutton Ron Kelly Wendy Stansell Kate Showalter, Floral Tex Suftin Owyhee County Stitchers: Christy Martinat & Ed Russ & Deidre Erwin Horse: Lavada Loucks, Historical Tim Dines Bridget Aman, Maurine Lowder Sarah Perkins Tony Fisher Keri Gibbs, Photography Jeff Grohs Johnson Clara Askew Sand Hollow Country Store Beef: Donna Morose, Needlework Johnathon Cossell Owyhee Gems: Craig Malmberg & Debra Sauer Transport, Inc. Mary Blackstock Diane Rhodes, Agriculture Trey Corta Barbara Dines Elizondo Select Sires – Hal Harris Sheep: Pauline Rhodes, Agriculture Tom Pegram Owyhee Outlaws: Criffield Farms & Livestock Seven High Ranch Wendy Salutregui Lachelle Wood, Hobby Extension Office Staff Jackie Engle, Heather Dan & Heidi Stirm Shoofly Livestock 4-H Club Swine: Crafts Scott Jensen, Ag Extension Packer, Jonathan & Megan Dave & Barbara Lahtinen Smith Dairy Joe Lootens Jessica Showalter, Ceramics Educator Volkers, Rebecca Wasson, Dave Tindall Spring Cove Ranch Goat: Open Class & Contest Surine Greenway, FCS Stacie Workman Dean & Karen Vance Steve & Margaret Lejardi Russ & Deidre Erwin Sponsors Extension Educator Owyhee Silver Spurs: Darin & Debbie Holzey Steve & Rayme Linder Rabbit, Dog, Cat & Poultry: Homedale Drug Patty Daughdrill, Eat Smart Jake & Megan Astorquia Eric & Wendy Stansell Surine Greenway Will & Heather Field Dixie Leedom Idaho Program Brandie Campbell, Field Country Farms The Dirt Doctor, Inc. Large Animal Round Susan Floyd Coordinator Jess Ferdinand, Ginger Fit to Eat Honey Tony & Teresa Larrocea Robin: Jenna Campbell Janelle Thompson, 4-H Loucks, Gina Showalter, Flip & Susi Larrocea Phillips Vern & Bonnie Kershner Nick Usabel Mary Bower Program Wendy Stansell Fred Chadwick & Carol Wasalea Henson Small Animal Round Burks Tractor Coordinator Pony Express: Malmberg Chadwick & Western States Angus Robin: Logan’s Market Kate Showalter, 4-H & Office Debbie Carter, Janet Miller Family Auxiliary Will & Heather Field Whitehouse Drive Inn & Assistant Reynolds Creek 4-H: Fred & Sandy Sarceda Wilson Sage Hens Style Revue: Motel Debbie Titus, Extension Robert Goodwin, Gary & Jerry Cunningham Beef Production Award Megan Astorquia Buckaroo Bunny Office Dan Jolley Gene & Mary Tindall Program Sponsors Special thanks to… Blue Barn Produce Manager Shoofly Livestock: Greg & Carina Purdom Knight Veterinary Clinic Owyhee Veterinary Clinic for Jessica Showalter Owyhee County Fair Board April Binford, Rachel Idaho Angus Auxiliary United Oil - Allen & Debbi providing the vet checks; Megan Astorquia Lath Callaway, Chair, Criffield, Marcy Hibbs, Mica Idaho Cattle Association Martin Travis Allen for providing Brandie Campbell Marsing McKay, Idaho Wool Growers Assn. Rose King vet support in the livestock WSI Kenny Tindall, Vice, Bruneau Carina Purdom Integrity Factoring Vern & Bonnie Kershner barn; Rainwater Refreshed Cliff Eidemiller Rachel Criffield, Homedale Snake River Livestock: Janis Bruneel Owyhee Cattlemen’s for donating water, cups and Campbell Tractor Jake Astorquia, Marsing Heather Field, Crystal Good, Jim & Muriel Briggs Association dispenser; and, to all of the Owyhee County Fairboard Tiffany Hipwell, Murphy Trisha Keppler, Sariah Joe & Verla Merrick Owyhee Cattlemen’s judges. HORSE SHOW SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS Aaron Marts Hap Tallman’s Jeff & Rebecca Wasson Overland Salon Richard & Sarah Perkins Boone & Lori Carter Integrity Factoring Lath & Stacy Callaway Owyhee County Sheriff’s Dept. Rumors Hair & Nails Buckaroo Bunny Jacob & Trish Keppler Legacy Feed Simplot Grower Solutions Owyhee Outlaws 4-H Club CKT, Inc. JJ & Megan Volkers Marsing Hardware – Grand View Pony Express 4-H Club Dickinson Frozen Foods Jack & Mary Waite Max Beardon Showalter Construction Don Royce Jodi & Travis Jewett Nichole Griggs, in memory R Hipwell, Inc. TCF Equine Fisher Greg & Debbie King John & Jackie Engle of Blaine Allen R Ranch Enterprises Treasure Valley Livestock Auction 1513802 Page 8B Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Commentary

Baxter Black, DVM Wayne Hofffman, Idaho Freedom Foundation executive director On the Business tax breaks edge of Governments’ big-business incentives hurt small fi rms common sense In Lewiston, city offi cials are considering an ordinance economic cluster, such as ammunitions, paper products, that would provide special deals for businesses that create boat builders, viticulture, value-added agriculture, or 30 jobs or more and make multimillion-dollar investments information technology.” In other words, the government in the city. The proposal comes as the state and Nez will decide which sectors of the economy deserve special Cow thoughts Perce counties have raised taxes on most everyone while consideration and which don’t. Because government is so showering big businesses with special breaks. good at knowing the difference. The ol’ cow thought to herself, “I sure hate standin’ in Credit Lewiston with at least committing its proposal The city government also proposes to review the line. Even if it’s just once a year, it’s not somethin’ I look to writing. Too many other taxing districts in the state are “level of the applicant’s creditworthiness and fi nancial forward to. making it up as they go, forgiving local taxes and fees strength.” Question: Where does the city government “Oh, great. Here comes that yay hoo with a hot shot. on a case-by-case basis. That doesn’t make Lewiston’s derive expertise to examine the health of a business’s Where’d they pick him up? Must be refugee from the proposal better, just legible. The proposal offers to relieve balance sheet or market viability? Furthermore, if a hayin’ crew. businesses of the burden of paying certain fees and business already has the fi nancial wherewithal to pay its “The weather’s nice. Thank goodness for that! I’ve receiving expedited handling by government offi cials if fees and taxes, why is the government waiving them for stood in this alley in the hot sun and in blizzards. You’d certain conditions are met. the capable and pushing the costs to those who aren’t? It’s think these fools would plan their preg checkin’ when the To decide who benefi ts and who doesn’t, Lewiston like buying a steak dinner for Bruce Wayne and making weather’s decent. proposes to evaluate the “number and quality of jobs Oliver Twist pick up the tab. “Keep movin’, Molly. I know she’s worried. Losin’ her created” and the “strength of public benefi t to the city Supporters of these kinds of deals contend government teeth. ’Course I’m no spring chicken either and that bout of Lewiston, including benefi ts to existing businesses in must offer incentives to lure companies or to keep with the eye infection didn’t improve my looks any. the city of Lewiston by virtue of the proposed business “OK, kid! I’m movin’ up! It’s not easy in all this goop. being within the supply chain, or building on an existing — See Incentives, Page 9B They should’a had you shovel the alley, but I suspect that would’a been beyond your learning skills! “Uh-oh. I can hear the squeeze chute clangin’. I been through it enough times I know it doesn’t hurt, but just Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Angus King (I-Maine) the sound of it makes me nervous. I wonder if that lady will still be there. “Alright, Molly. Go on. You’re gonna do OK. “Bred. Good. She’s bred. Anybody could’a told that by From Washington lookin’, but they’ve got Doc here to make it offi cial. She’s gettin’ her shots, but they’re cutting her off to the right. Not stayin’ with the big bunch. Dental problems, no doubt. Simpler better to protect “Whoa! Sorry, kid! I wasn’t ready for that! But I’m in the chute. Ya happy now? “By gosh, the lady is still settin’ on that barrel where digital infrastructure she was last year writin’ in her notebook. She looks cold. In the 2015 novel Ghost Fleet, the U.S. is challenged in attacks and improving our ability to defend those Oooh! Speakin’ of cold! Thanks, Doc! I really needed that! a future war by a technologically savvy enemy. The enemy systems. For example, by replacing certain portions of I feel like I just got rear-ended by an army tank! exploits the cyber vulnerabilities in a U.S. military that has digital and technologically advanced operating systems “Bred, he says. I should hope so! I didn’t stand out there grown overly reliant on highly networked and computer- that are vulnerable to exploitation with far simpler analog all spring with that bunch of slobberin’ yearlin’ bulls for dependent weapons platforms. Left nearly defenseless, devices or manual processes and procedures, we can nothin’! I know my job! the U.S. comes to realize it must rely on long-retired, hinder sophisticated cyber-enemies. This will require “Jeez! I wish there was a better way to check my teeth technologically simpler, and ultimately more dependable that our nation shift from simple applications of complex without you hamhanded Vikings stickin’ your fi ngers up weapon systems to fi ght back. technologies to applying new thinking on simple, but more my nose! Although P.W. Singer and August Cole’s story is fi ction, secure and robust solutions. “Try that on for size! Dang, I missed him. the potential threats described are cause for real concern. One of the benefi ts of less dependence on automation and “Ump! Agh! Where did that lunatic learn to give shots? And the military is not the only sector that might make digital technology in critical infrastructure was revealed Bet he makes a mean fondue. an attractive target. In fact, our most critical energy in a December 2015 cyber-attack against Ukraine’s power “So, the big boss is givin’ me the once over. He’s lookin’ systems in the U.S. are connected through complex digital grid. The sophisticated cyber-attack left more than 225,000 at my eye. It’s cloudy, but no pain. He’s squattin’ down to technologies as well. people without power for several hours. Subsequent check it. Now he’s puffi n’ a little powder in it. Now, for Increasingly automated and complex control systems investigations suggest Ukraine was saved from a much sure I can’t see! are essential to the infrastructure that provides everything greater impact by operating its grid in manual modes when “Well, I be durned. I believe he patted me on the head! from the basic necessities of modern life, including digital systems could not be trusted. “Okay, I’m goin’. communication, navigation, and manufacturing, to critical We are proud that the solutions to many of these “Boy, I’m glad that’s over. functions of national security. Protecting these systems security challenges are being developed at our National “Naw, he couldn’t have. Patted me on the head, I mean. is one of our most pressing security challenges. In short, Laboratories, including the Idaho National Laboratory Must’a been my imagination.” while the rapid, worldwide adoption of digital automation (INL). Our National Labs are unique assets, and their technologies has created many benefits, it has also expertise will help drive the innovations this legislation — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com for introduced signifi cant cyber vulnerabilities to critical aims to achieve. By encouraging this research, we are more features and to purchase Baxter Black merchandise, infrastructure that must be addressed. working to ensure the U.S. never faces a day when including books, DVDs and his newest release, “Baxter Black To that end, we recently introduced bipartisan legislation our reliance on highly networked technology leaves us Amongst Friends,” which is a two-CD, one-DVD set. along with Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Martin vulnerable to attack. Heinrich (D-N.M.) to safeguard the U.S. from these While Ghost Fleet may be a thrilling novel, its lesson Election letters potentially catastrophic threats. The Securing Energy rings true; the U.S. must be prepared to defend ourselves The Owyhee Avalanche will accept letters to the editor Infrastructure Act would launch a coordinated effort to help — and our most critical infrastructure — from attacks by pertaining to the Nov. 8 primary election until noon on Fri- protect U.S. infrastructure from the vulnerabilities inherent our increasingly sophisticated, technologically advanced, day, Oct. 28. For more information, call (208) 337-4681. in a connected and highly interdependent world. In doing adversaries. The usual letters to the editor guidelines apply, includ- so, it seeks to identify better ways to protect the country’s ing letters must be no more than 300 words and letters must critical control systems — those systems that support some — Republican Jim Risch is the junior U.S. senator include contact information, including a phone number, of of the most important energy sector processes. from Idaho, serving since 2009. His committees include the letter-writer. Submit by: As members of both the Intelligence and Energy Intelligence; Foreign Relations; Small Business; and • Email to [email protected] committees, we drafted a bill that would establish a Energy and Natural Resources. Independent Angus King • Fax to (208) 337-4867 pilot program principally aimed at identifying ways to is the junior U.S. senator from Maine, serving since 2013. • Mail to P.O. Box 97, Homedale ID, 83628 reduce some of the digital complexity in our critical He sits on the Intelligence; Armed Services; Budget; and • Drop at the offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., in Homedale infrastructure, thereby limiting opportunities for cyber- Energy and Natural Resources committees. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Page 9B Commentary Financial management Nice, paid-for vacations beat timeshare shackles Dear Dave, every fi nancial mistake known to newlyweds not buy a house financially. Develop a plan to My wife and I recently sat man, except that one. I’ve also during the fi rst year of marriage? make your hopes and dreams through a timeshare pitch at my never made the mistake of having — Laura come true, and start piling up a mom and dad’s community as a a timeshare salesman as my bunch of cash for the future. Then, favor to them. We’re trying to get fi nancial advisor. This sounds like Dear Laura, a year or two down the road, out of debt and take control of our the kind of guy who you know is Believe it or not, the fi rst year you can start the house-hunting money, so when the salesman said lying if his lips are moving! of marriage is pretty tough. process. There will still be great we could put the whole thing on a I’m really sorry if your mom You’ll both have to make lots of homes at good prices, plus you’ll credit card, I told him about you and dad already hooked up with adjustments and get used to the both have a better idea of what and your plan. He then said that he this bunch. Timeshares, even new schedules and habits, likes you want for the future! used to be your personal fi nancial with honest salespeople, are and dislikes, that go along with — Dave advisor and had sold you three just straight-up stupid. Never marriage. You need to spend that timeshares in the past. Is this true, buy a timeshare! The customer fi rst year getting to know each — Dave Ramsey is America’s or are timeshares a bad idea? dissatisfaction rate with those other even better, and exploring trusted voice on money and — Jeremy things is sky-high, and you’re and developing your relationship business, and CEO of Ramsey pretty much stuck once you buy DAVE Says as husband and wife. Running out Solutions. He has authored seven Dear Jeremy, one. They’re almost impossible BY$AVE2AMSEYsWWWDAVESAYSORG and buying stuff like curtains and best-selling books. The Dave A timeshare salesman said he to sell, because you don’t really furniture — or making major life Ramsey Show is heard by more had been my personal fi nancial own anything. the time, Jeremy, but it’s a really decisions like buying a house — than 12 million listeners each advisor? Wow! It takes real guts, For the money you spend to bad idea. Don’t do it! can wait. week on 575 radio stations and and a bunch of dishonest nerve, to buy a timeshare, you could take — Dave Devote the fi rst year to deeper, multiple digital platforms. Follow spread that kind of crap around. several nice vacations and stay in more important things. In the Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey No, I’ve never in my life owned some pretty decent places. People Dear Dave, process, make sure you’re on and on the web at daveramsey. a timeshare. I’ve made just about get suckered in to these things all Why do you recommend that the same page emotionally and com. Americans for Limited Government Scandals, impropriety have followed Clinton for years by Natalia Castro closest correspondents. With such information, a with nearly 90 individuals as Secretary of State while they The Clintons have made a lifestyle out of scandal, conviction seems necessary, possibly for both Clinton and donated to her charity. and it has been quite profi table. However, with Hillary FBI Director James Comey for his handling of the case. With all this getting in the way of Clinton’s presidential Clinton gearing up for the presidential stage, it may be In the meantime, the Justice Department’s inaction fuels run, perhaps she will just do everyone a favor and turn more important than ever that she appear innocent. While the perception of Clinton as untrustworthy. to her great friend President Obama for the answer — a she seems to have enlisted the Department of Justice’s In fact, “Hillary for prison” has become a common presidential pardon. Rather than fi ghting the justice system, help already, there may be a more effi cient solution — chant and bumper sticker across the country — not only corrupting the justice system or awaiting impeachment, President Barack Obama could just issue her a preemptive for this scandal, but also for recent revelations regarding Clinton can solve all her problems with a stroke of presidential pardon. the Clinton Foundation. An Associated Press report from President Obama’s pen. Admittedly that’s a tongue-in-cheek idea, but there August unveiled that during her time as Secretary of State, But if he truly wants to do her justice, or rather injustice, are some upsides. The Department of Justice won’t need “At least 85 of 154 people from private interests who met than he needs to stretch even further back. to constantly put out brushfi res on behalf of the Clinton or had phone conversations scheduled with Clinton while The Clintons have been ridden with controversy since Administration — and Congress won’t be focused on she led the State Department donated to her family charity the 1990s. A true pardon would excuse the behavior of constantly impeaching her — because Obama just gave or pledged commitments to its international programs.” Clinton and her husband all the way back to Whitewater. her a get out of jail free card. Yet once again no charges are being brought against While individuals who worked with the Clintons served And the clemency starts with the Clinton email dilemma. Clinton. The Department of Justice is still unable to prove prison time for pressured real estate deals, the FBI cleared While having the FBI dismiss charges yet simultaneously exactly what Clinton provided for these actors in exchange the couple of any wrong doing. admitting that actions were careless might seem like an for their donations. As Clinton scrambles to justify her As this was likely the fi rst incident in the long and injustice, in the Clintons’ world it is another example of actions, the Department of Justice will likely provide mutually benefi cial relationship between the Clintons and the benefi ts of power. her with the same cover federal courts and prosecutors national investigators, President Obama might as well Unfortunately, as FBI reports continue to be released, have now provided for former Virginia Gov. Robert clear the air on the issue now. Rather than having Clinton Clinton is still experiencing a fi re of unhappy adversaries McDonnell. become president and serve under the cloud of possibly attempting to put her away. These documents release In a similar case, charges against McDonnell were impeachment, a parting shot pardon from the current information ranging from Clinton’s knowledge of dropped on Sept. 8. The difference? McDonnell had one president could be just the political favor Clinton needs. classifi cation levels to the hacking of email accounts, meeting with an individual in his constituency to assist in — Natalia Castro is a contributing editor at Americans potentially by Russian intelligence agents, of Clinton’s the development of a new dietary supplement; Clinton met for Limited Government. √ Incentives: Tax curtailment shifts burden to residents, small business

From Page 8B sales and employment tax liabilities, other taxpayers are Litehouse Inc., which makes salad dressing, from having them from fl eeing. In reality, companies lured here or compelled to make up the difference in tax revenue to pay to pay property taxes on its expansion. Meanwhile, local anywhere on the promise of a waived fee or temporary for additional government services. And when property offi cials have decided that taxes are going up for most tax abatement aren’t planning to stay for the long term. taxes are abated for the select few, as was just announced everyone else in the company’s hometown of Sandpoint. And companies that threaten to leave otherwise are merely for ammo maker Vista Outdoor’s expansion in Nez Perce If low taxes are good for Vista Outdoor, Clearwater Paper resorting to extortion, which should neither be encouraged County, the rest of the taxpayers are compelled to pay and Litehouse Inc., you can bet they’re good for small nor tolerated. It’s also important to realize government higher taxes to compensate for the company’s forgiven businesses with smaller margins and fewer employees. offi cials like to offer incentives so that they can take property tax liability. It’s time state and local offi cials start recognizing this credit for economic development, even if jobs and capital Last month, Nez Perce County commissioners voted and consider how to make expenses lower for all Idaho investments would have occurred without them. to collect as much property tax as they could under the businesses, and not for just a select, chosen few. Most important, these special deals mean higher costs law. The commissioners blamed their decision on rising for everyone else. When a business is excused from criminal-defense costs. But they’re overlooking their own — Wayne Hoffman of Nampa is president of the Idaho paying for water and sewer hookups, those costs don’t decisions to give breaks to Vista Outdoor and Clearwater Freedom Foundation, which on the IFF website is disappear. They’re absorbed by all the other ratepayers in Paper, another big, local employer. described as a non-partisan educational research institute the system. When the state forgives a company’s income, A few days ago, Bonner County struck a deal to excuse and government watchdog. Page 10B Wednesday, September 28, 2016 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Direct Care Staff Female. Service Worker/Social Public Hope House provides a home for Worker Job. Hope House children from failing or failed US provides a home for children and International adoptions. All from failing or failed US and of our youth have experienced Internationally adoptions. All early childhood trauma and of our youth have experienced struggle with attachment. Many early childhood trauma and notices are dually diagnosed with struggle with attachment. other emotional problems. This Many are dually diagnosed SUMMARY OF OWYHEE separate and shall not invalidate of Owyhee, State of Idaho, and opening is for a ministry-minded with other emotional problems. COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. the remaining portions of this described as follows, to wit: LOT person for the position of Direct This opening is for a ministry 2016-02 ordinance. 11 IN BLOCK 6 OF VOLKMER- Care Staff to minister to youth minded male in the dual An Ordinance of Owyhee SECTION 11. Effective Date: MOTZKO FIRST ADDITION TO ranging in ages from 5-21. This position of Direct Care Staff County adopting a new chapter The effective date of this Ordinance THE VILLAGE OF MARSING, position requires applicants DQG 6HUYLFH :RUNHU ZLWK ER\V 16 in the Owyhee County Zoning is the date of publication in the OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO. to have at least two years of ranging in ages from 5-21. Code pertaining to interment Owyhee Avalanche. The Trustee has no knowledge YHULÀDEOH H[SHULHQFH ZRUNLQJ This position requires either of human remains on private The full text of the Ordinance of a more particular description volunteering with youth. This D ,GDKR VRFLDO ZRUN OLFHQVH property. No. 2016-02 is available at the of the above referenced real includes youth ministries, or a Bachelor’s degree in a Summary of principal Offi ce of the Clerk of the Owyhee property, but for purposes of PLVVLRQ ZRUN VXPPHU FDPS behavioral science, including provisions of Ordinance: County Board of Commissioners, compliance with Idaho Code Sunday school, VBS. Direct care VRFLDO ZRUN VRFLRORJ\ Section 1. Purpose: To provide located in Owyhee County Section 60-113, the Trustee has involves caring for, mentoring, SV\FKRORJ\ FULPLQDO MXVWLFH for reasonable guidelines for Courthouse, 20381State Highway been informed that the address of: training, and supervising youth FRXQVHOLQJ RU D UHODWHG ÀHOG interment of human remains on 78, Murphy, Idaho 8:30 a.m. 230 WYE STREET, MARSING, during all aspect of their daily In addition applicants must private property while providing to 5:00 p.m., Monday through IDAHO 83639, is commonly life. The right person for this have at least 1 year experience health, safety, and general welfare Friday, excluding holidays. associated with said real property. position loves the Lord and has a ZRUNLQJYROXQWHHULQJ ZLWK protections of Owyhee County The above summary is approved Said sale will be made without servant’s heart. This person must youth. This including youth residents. this 19th day of September 2016. covenant or warranty, express be a compassionate authoritarian PLQLVWULHV PLVVLRQ ZRUN Section 2. Composition BOARD OF OWYHEE or implied, regarding title, towards hurting and non-trusting summer camp, Sunday school, Outlining what constitutes an COUNTY COMMISSIONERS possession or encumbrances to children, as well as possessing 9%6 HWF 6HUYLFH ZRUN interment site, and requiring that Kelly Aberasturi, Chairman; satisfy the obligation secured by the ability to be nonreactive includes assessment, service no interments shall be allowed on Jerry Hoagland, Commissioner; and pursuant to the power of sale to hostility. The right person planning, goal setting and parcels smaller than three acres. Joe Merrick, Commissioner conferred in the Deed of Trust will be a team player who can 90 days reviews. Direct care Section 3. Recording and Notice OWYHEE COUNTY CLERK executed by ROBERT C. JESS follow administrative direction involves caring for, mentoring, Required: This section outlines ATTEST: Angela Barkell JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN, as but can also act proactively training, and supervising boys that an interment site shall be 9/28/16 Grantor(s), to PIONEER TITLE DQG WDNH LQLWLDWLYH ZKR HQMR\V during all aspect of their daily described specifi cally by metes COMPANY OF ADA COUNTY, EHLQJDFWLYHDQGZLOOLQJWRKLNH life. The right person for this and bounds on the deed of record NOTICE OF ELECTION as Trustee, for the benefit and ÀVKDQGFDPS$VSRUWVPLQGHG position loves the Lord and has to give appropriate notice for any Notice is hereby given, security of WELLS FARGO individual is desired but not a servant’s heart. He must show parcel containing an interment pursuant to IDS 43-201 to 43- BANK, N.A., as Benefi ciary, dated required. We provide extensive that he can be a compassionate site. Such deed shall be recorded 207, inclusive, the election of 8/3/2005, recorded 8/8/2005, as training that includes behavior authoritarian towards hurting within sixty days of the interment one Director from Division 3 Instrument No. 252888, offi cial management that mainly and non-trusting children but is of human remains thereon. Reynolds Irrigation District will records of Owyhee County, involves verbal de-escalation. also nonreactive to hostility. He Section 4. Responsibility: This be held on November 8, 2016 to Idaho. Please note: The above All direct care staff are trained will be a team player who can section outlines the responsibility elect a Director for a term of three named Grantors are named to in CPR and First Aid, as well as follow administrative direction to maintain the property in a (3) years beginning January 1, comply with Idaho Code Section medication assistance. Private but can also act proactively respectful manner, and requiring 2017, and until their successors 45-1506(4)(a); no representation on-campus housing, separate DQG WDNH LQLWLDWLYH +H PXVW that the responsibility to maintain are elected and qualifi ed. is made that they are, or are not, from the dorms, is provided, HQMR\ EHLQJ DFWLYH DQG ZLOOLQJ the interment site runs with the Nomination for Director may presently responsible for the in addition to basic utilities WRKLNHÀVKDQGFDPS$VSRUWV land and extends to successors in be made by petition, signed by obligation. The default for which (home phone, electricity, water, minded individual is desired title so long as human remains are at least six (6) electors of the this sale is to be made is the &trash), a monthly stipend and a but not required. We provide interred thereon. District qualifi ed to vote for the failure to make monthly payments health care alternative. A spouse extensive training that includes Section 5. Setback, Consent, and candidate nominated and filed when due from 8/1/2015 and all DQGRU FKLOGUHQ DUH ZHOFRPH behavior management that Code Requirements: Prescribing with the Secretary of the District subsequent monthly payments We have an accredited school mainly involves verbal de- the required setback distances for not less than 40 days nor more thereafter, including installments on sight, where all staff children escalation. All direct care staff interment sites, and requiring that than 60 days before the date of principal, interest, impounds, are invited to attend, tuition DUHWUDLQHGLQ&35)LUVW$LGDV any construction on site comply of the election. Petitions may advances, plus any charges free. Spouses will be considered well as medication assistance. with applicable building codes be obtained from Brad Huff, lawfully due under the note for other positions within our Private on campus housing, and state laws. Secretary of the District, P.O. secured by the aforementioned campus. Most pets are welcome, separate from the boy’s Section 6. Standards for Box 12, Melba, ID 83641, and Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust including horses. Certain breeds dorm, is provided along with Interment: Outlining that non- Ph. 495-2950. and as allowed under Idaho Law. of dogs are not allowed on basic utilities (home phone, cremated human remains buried In the event more than one (1) The sum owing on the obligation campus. All applicants must electricity, water, &trash), a beneath the surface comply candidate is nominated within secured by said Deed of Trust be and be in reasonable good monthly stipend and a health with specified depth-of-grave the Division, notice of time and as of 9/8/2016 is $79,134.28 physical health, able to pass FDUHDOWHUQDWLYH$VSRXVHDQG requirements as well as requiring place of election will be posted as including interest, costs, fees, D FULPLQDO EDFNJURXQG FKHFN or children are welcome. 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Owyhee Additional information OWYHEE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Avalanche :(672:<+((‡+20('$/(,'  ‡ZZZRZ\KHHKHDOWKFRP 3AFER#HIMNEYs  sSAFERCHIMNEYCOM 337-4681 Page 12B Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Sports Mustangs capitalize, crush Huskies to open 2A WIC Norm Stewart pulled a few sacks of Melba quarterback Eli more levers Friday night trying to Bangerter. fi nd a formula to steer his football Lankow had 15 yards on eight team out of a long skid. carries in his offensive debut. Marsing High School’s coach One of the Huskies’ main run- shifted two offensive lineman into ning backs from 2015, Joseph the backfi eld while boiling down Ineck, returned to the fi eld Friday the Huskies’ offense further. after battling an ankle injury. He But Melba defenders returned picked off a Bangerter pass be- two fumbles for scores, and the fore suffering another injury, but Mustangs cruised to a 48-0 vic- Stewart expects him to be back in tory in a 2A Western Idaho Con- action quickly. ference season opener Friday. Even as Ineck came back, the Mason Hall and Nick Lankow Huskies coped with running back found themselves with new uni- Clay King’s absence because of form numbers and assignments. injury. Freshman Adonis Stelz- Stewart said he wanted to take ried, a top offensive threat for the advantage of their aggression to JV squad, picked up some of the spark the offense. slack as he continued to emerge. “The fact that they were able He was also one of Marsing’s to come out and improve our biggest defensive players Friday. running game some, that was He made seven tackles — includ- defi nitely a bright spot, but we ing a team-best four solo stops still have a long ways to go,” — and 1.5 sacks. Stewart said. The freshman’s talent provides Even with new faces and new a time management dilemma for determination in the backfi eld, the Stewart, though. Huskies (0-4 overall, 0-1 in con- “You can only play him and ference) managed less than 100 some of the other kids two quar- yards total offense as the losing ters because you have to save streak stretched to 20 games. them for the varsity level, so it’s The lineup change is the latest the balance of getting them good step in rebuilding the football time with their teammates at the culture in Marsing. JV level and having them for four “People begin to question in quarters at the varsity level,” the regards to the foundation of the Nick Lankow tries to break free from a Melba defender in his fi rst game as a running back for Marsing coach said. program, so we’re really trying High School. Photo by Sarah Grossman / Freeze the Day Photography Stelzried fumbled in the fi rst to evaluate and trying to go above Stewart continually searches tendent, feels positive vibes from only the players and the coaches, quarter, and Melba sophomore and beyond the wins and losses,” for rays of hope, though. the fans, too. but the parents and the fans.” Timothy Reinertson returned the Stewart said. “We’re trying to Although it shares its top ath- “The community itself is very At this point, little victories ball 40 yards for a 14-0 Mustangs work on learning to be together as letes with the parent club, the supportive of the kids, and they’re mean a lot even if there are dark lead a little more than fi ve minutes a team and function as a team and junior varsity team has seen some still coming out and really being a clouds mingled in those bits of into the game. do team-building aspects that will success this season. very positive support system for sunshine. The Mustangs were opportunis- carry over to the players trusting And the second-year coach, the kids,” Stewart said. Hall led Marsing’s ground game tic with the Huskies’ miscues. each other on the fi eld.” who is also the district’s superin- “It’s tough for everyone, not Friday, but Melba senior lineback- The Mustangs stopped two er Mathew Coates scooped up Marsing drives by intercepting Hall’s fumble 20 seconds into the quarterback Tyler Simonson. second half and returned the ball The senior completed fi ve of 11 Help us Capture 30 yards for a touchdown to give passes for 43 yards. the Mustangs a 41-0 lead. Melba freshman Scott Marti- Hall responded to the lineup nez’s shortest runs of the night the Image change by becoming the Huskies’ were TDs (one yard and six yards) biggest threat. He had 59 yards as he averaged 9.4 yards a rush in total offense, including 40 yards piling up 103 yards on 11 totes. of Owyhee County rushing on nine carries. He also Reinertson scored on a 7-yard caught three passes for 19 yards. run with 35 seconds left in the fi rst The junior still made an im- half and went on to log 56 yards The Owyhee Avalanche pact on defense with 4.5 tackles on seven carries (8.0 yards-per- and one of the Huskies’ three carry average). is seeking submitted photos for our Adrian wins HDL opener Anna Hutchings served 10 aces opponent,” Adrian coach Aimee 2017 Calendar Friday in Adrian High School’s Esplin said. “We had some ups and exciting victory in a 1A High downs, but I’m pleased with their Submit your photos of Owyhee County scenery, wildlife or historical places Desert League volleyball opener. efforts and especially in the fi nal and we’ll choose 12 of our favorites to be published in our annual calendar. Carlee Morton added fi ve kills set to dig in and come out with a Photo credits will be given. and six assists in the Antelopes’ win. We know we have work to do 25-17, 26-28, 25-16, 10-25, 15-11 to, but this team is fun to watch. Photos submitted digitally must be at the highest resolution possible. home victory over Crane. Adrian (7-4 overall, 1-0 in Photos must be turned in by October 31, 2016. “It was nice to get a win on our league) also received four kills and Please include photographer’s name and phone number. fi rst league game against a tough four aces from Lauren Barraza. Also include photo information (location, date taken, subject matter, etc.) √ Firman: Mustangs shine Photos may be emailed to From Page 1B fi nished 59th with a season-low [email protected] race, and Rimrock’s D-O Draper 22:16.5. Another freshman, Kate- fi nished in 19:54.3 in the same lyn Workman, ran a 22:57.9. RUEULQJSULQWVE\RXURI¿FH ZH¶OOVFDQWKHP competition. On the boys’ side, Melba’s Tris- For more information, call 337-4681 Melba freshman Marissa Cole, ten Stimpson was 42nd in the Div. ran in the Div. II varsity race and II race at a season-best 17:59.