Tank's Eastside Skate Park Breaks Ground

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Vol: 3 --- Issue 15 Tank’s Eastside Skate Park Breaks Ground

Photos by Mike Plein Artist’s Rendering of Proposed Skate Park

Photo by April Wootan A Crowd of some 50+ people attended the groundbreaking ceremony

‘Tank’ Warburton’s daughter, Leslie was the guest of honor On Monday August 13, the groundbreaking ceremony for Tank’s Eastside Skate Park took place with over 50 locals and visitors looking A Big Check presented by Idaho State Parks and Rec on. Karen Hall, Programs Director for Eastern Elmore County Recreation District, recognized several locals and visitors in attendance: Christy Acord, Elmore County Economic Development Coordinator; Kathy Muir, State and Federal Grant Manager and Liaison Officer for Land and Water Conservation Fund; Mark Martell, Chairman of the Easter Elmore county Rec. District; Dustin Johnson and Nate Jones, Board Members; Kateera Glisan, Rec District Clerk; Jessie Jarvis, Grant Writer; State Representative, Christy Zito; Glenns Ferry Mayor, Monty White; City Council President, Susan Case; and City Council Members, Scott Smith and Kenny Thompson. The ceremony was the culmination of over 4 years of effort to bring activities for our youth to Glenns Ferry. Traci Stewart, the Chairman of the Fall Fest Committee, approached Karen Hall, with the idea of pooling funds to build a skate park. After 2 years of fundraising, the land was purchased from the Warburton family with the agreement that the park would be named in honor of their family. Kathy Muir, guided the effort to get a grant to help build the park. Jes- sie Jarvis was hired to write the grant. A committee was put together consisting of Wilder Jones, Scott Smith, Clay Anderson, Charlie Winter and Nate Jones. Town Meetings were held to get input from neighbors and kids interested in the skate park. A basketball half court and a playground were added to better serve all youth. The grant was completed in November 2016. Photo by Annette Payne State and Rec District Officials do the honors In May 2017 the project was presented to the State Parks Board, and Tank’s Eastside Skate Park was awarded the grant. Kathy Muir helped again to prepare for the federal application process, and wrote letters of support to congressmen and senators. Karen Hall expressed her appreciation for those who helped make Tank’s Eastside Skate Park happen: Thanks to Korey Hall who helped through the bidding and contracting process and everything else that goes with it for the project. Thanks to Kateera Glisan for help and support in keeping things moving forward. Thanks to Mark Martell, Nate Jones and Dustin Johnson Thanks to Idaho State Parks and Rec and to all those who helped realize the dream. by Karen Hall

1 Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons August 15, 2018 School Thank You Happenings Obituary August 20th, from 5:00 The Glenns Ferry Library Board extends their sincere to 5:30 there will be a thanks to the friends and family of Brent Taylor for their 6th Grade orientation in financial support to the library. the Middle School Gym. Edward Wegrzyniak Jennifer Trail, Director Edward John Wegrzyniak August 20th, from 5:30 passed away peacefully while to 7:00 is back-to-school On behalf of the Glenns Ferry parents & soccer players, at his home in Shoshone, ID night. This is a chance to we would like to thank our school board and administra- meet all the teachers and on July 25, 2018 at the age staff and get acquainted tors for allowing the Bliss Soccer Co-op to continue. We of 67. with the school. appreciate all their input and concerns for our students. Edward is survived by his While they strive for greatness on the soccer field they wife Lauri Wegrzyniak, chil- August 22nd is the first will take in THE PILOT WAY at heart. dren Jason Wegrzyniak, Alex day of school. Please note that SCHOOL PIC- **Respect,Responsibility, Commitment & Integrity Wegrzyniak, Kelly Smith, Ja- TURES WILL BE TAKEN Patty Villavicencio, Glenns Ferry mie Bernal, Victoria Hurst, --all grades. Adam Wegrzyniak, and Kallie Hurst, sister Donna Golish of September 12th--School Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Board meets at 6:30pm brother John of Windber, in the Board Room of the Pennsylvania, sister Monica W.L. Spalding School Ad- Wegrzyniak of Shoshone, ministration Building. Idaho, brother Stan Wegrzyniak of Mountain Home, Ida- ho, and brother Dan Wegrzyniak of Virginia Beach, Vir- Newspaper ginia, along with 7 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Grace Wegrzyniak of Helpers Windber, Pennsylvania. Edward was born May 6, 1951 in Windber, Pennsylva- Thanks to those who Back-to-School Tips for Parents nia. He graduated from Forest Hills High School in Sid- have helped with this Starting the new school year can be a time of great ex- man, Pennsylvania, then left for Okinawa, Japan with issue of the citement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and the U.S. Air Force where he served from 1969-1971. Ed Glenns Ferry your own) with these teacher-approved tips. then moved to Mountain Home, ID, where he worked as a Times & Seasons Meet the new teacher. carpenter and began his family. In 1977 Ed began the with articles, infor- For kids, one of the biggest back-to-school fears is career he loved for 34 years, working for the State of Ida- mation, support and ad- “Will I like my new teacher?” Breaking the ice early on is ho Department of Parks and Recreation, starting at Bru- one of the best ways to calm everyone’s fears. Take ad- neau Sand Dunes and completing his service at Three vertising: vantage of your school’s open house or back-to-school Island Crossing State Park. Ed was passionate about his night. Some teachers welcome phone calls or e-mails — Jim & Lori Pratt job and the people he worked with there. He was always another great opportunity to get to know each other be- working to ‘make happy campers’, and ‘keep the desert June Peterson fore the year begins. green.’ Ed had a gift for making people comfortable with Amy Boyack If personal contact with the teacher isn’t possible, try conversation and for listening intently to people’s life sto- Jennifer Trail, Librarian locating the teacher’s picture on a school website or in a ries, gaining him life-long friendships. Mayor Monty White yearbook, so your child can put a name with a face. If Ed’s priority was always his family. He loved teaching Liza Martin your child’s teacher sends a welcome letter, be sure to his children, and later grandchildren, about the outdoors Jerico Martin read the letter together. and preparing them for all life has to offer. With his mar- Emmett Martin Tour the school. If your school hosts an open house, be riage in 2001 to Lauri Wegrzyniak he blended his 7 chil- sure to go. Familiarizing your child with her environment dren into the large family he always wanted. His children Karen Hall Tess Mitchell, Glenns will help her avoid a nervous stomach on the first day. remember him as a loving, selfless teacher of life’s les- Together you can meet her teacher, find her desk, or sons. Ferry School District Ed was an accomplished craftsman. He built and re- Oxbow Diner See “School” on page 6 modeled many homes in the area and was adept at fixing Three Island Real Estate everything. He was a kind and humble man who was G & T Realty passionate about the outdoors; hunting, fishing, hiking, Smith’s Hometown and just being outside. We are all better people for hav- Hardware ing known and loved Ed, he will continue to impact the lives of those who knew him. A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at Three Island General Manager & Editor……..David Payne, 350-1946 Crossing State Park in Glenns Ferry, ID on August 25th Advertising & Sales ………..… Lori Pratt, 208-420-8777 at 11:00 with a luncheon to follow. All are welcome to Life Lesson # 1 Office Phone: 366-4395 Email: [email protected] attend and celebrate Ed’s life. Donations can be sent to St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute at 725 Pole- Life isn’t fair, POLICY line Rd. W., Twin Falls, ID 83301. The family would like Letters: The Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons wel- to thank the very caring individuals at St. Luke’s Hospi- but it’s still comes letters to the editor of 400 words or fewer and tal, Mountain States Tumor Institute, Huntsman Cancer good. will print them as promptly as possible as space al- Center, and the University of Utah Rehabilitation, and lows. All letters will be published at the editor’s discre- Neurology, who so diligently cared for Ed. tion. The editor reserves the right to decline any letter. We reserve the right to edit letters as necessary for brevity, grammar and taste. From the Editor Political Letters: Letters of endorsement, in opposi- tion to, from or about elected officials or candidates I guess I should expect to be held responsible for everything that gets printed (or will be published as PAID ELECTION LETTERS at the not) in the paper. Recently, this whole idea was highlighted when I got two phone standard advertising rate of $5.55 per column inch. calls--one expressing disappointment for something I did not print, and the other re- No negative letters will be accepted later than two is- questing an explanation for something I wrote and printed. Both callers were polite sues prior to election. and respectful, but both laid blame at my feet for things both written or not. Letters must include a first and last name, and day- So, I guess I should take a minute to explain something very fundamental about the time phone number for verification. Anonymous sub- Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons. As the header of the paper has said from the begin- missions will not be considered for publication. Pub- ning, it is Your Community Newspaper Working for You. Yes, I take certain liberties lished letters will include author’s name and city of with what I personally write. And my wife and I are the filters that judge the appropri- residence. Email letters to the above address or drop a ateness of the newspaper content. We started the newspaper in response to the com- typed copy at Penner & Fink Insurance. munity outcry for a means to communicate within the community after the Gazette The Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons reserves the went away--for individuals, for businesses, for the city, for the school--literally for eve- right to reject any material submitted for publication ryone. We did not sign up, as editors, to be a single voice for the community. We are that violates general standards of decency. not the only ones who can or should express thanks, grief, dismay, disappointment, or The DEADLINE for all submissions is 5:00 p.m. on whatever the emotion. My wife and I spend a huge amount of time doing our best to Friday the week before the paper is printed. This in- “get it right.” Only once have we not printed an opinion submission--because of its cludes, articles, ads, recipes, photos, letters, etc. provocative nature. Otherwise, we have not impeded, in any way, the public’s ability to Items may be submitted to the paper by email at the have their voice heard in the public arena. email address above, by mail at the address below, or I invite our readers to carefully consider, when they have the urge to criticize what is by dropping them in the folder at Penner & Fink In- surance at 83 N. Commercial St. Glenns Ferry. or isn’t said in the paper, who is actually to blame. I would further invite you to stand in front of a mirror as you try to assign blame. Consider your own contribution to the Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons paper. Could it be that you could have expressed the thanks, grief, dismay, disap- P.O. Box 317 (Mailing Address) pointment or any other emotion, on behalf of the entire community, rather than simp- 7 East 1st Ave (Physical Address) ly expect that the newspaper do it for you, and be disappointed when they don’t--for Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 whatever reason? I’ll address political correctness at some point in the future. 2 Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons August 15, 2018 MAYOR’S Former Mayor Connie When Former Mayor this until Monday Wills and Former Idaho Lanham brought this to morning. I am ask- C Legislator Rich Wills in- my attention, we took ing everyone to vited me to attend a local swift action to correct keep an eye open O artist recognition event this. Of course you know for anything out of at the Historic Opera who we called for a new the ordinary and R Theater on Saturday Au- flag, Colonel Smith. report it to the lo- gust 4th. My wife Sam- Within minutes Dale had cal Sheriff’s office my and I attended and I a new flag on its way to or call City Hall. I N can say it was a very City Hall and a call to hope we can keep worthwhile event. Connie our local telephone com- this area free from E August Gardening Tips and Rich provided a very pany solved the problem. this kind of van- relaxing atmosphere and I will be more vigilant in dalism. R -7 Gardening Sins some very tasty treats for the future, but if you see The contractors all that attended. We something like this, working on the water Now that summer is truly here, we can meditate were treated to some please bring it to my at- main are moving along. on our garden successes and sins as we pull the wonderful art work and tention. I want to thank As usual they are finding ever-present weeds. Even properly laid mulch can’t then some musical num- Mayor Lanham for call- some interesting obsta- block all weeds. Some come up between plants, so bers by the local Elmore ing me, Colonel Smith cles, but are planning to they must be removed by hand. What garden sins County’s Got Talent for the help, and of complete the work within are there to commit? competitors from this course the telephone the next few weeks. Our 1. Fouling up seed germination by planting too year’s event. Elmore company. City Engineer, Donn deep, not keeping seed moist. County truly has some The City Crew has ad- Carnahan, is pleased 2. Putting plants you germinated indoors from seed talent. It was a refresh- vised me that they have with the progress. out in direct sun and wind without first acclimatiz- ing afternoon. Thank you found the bathrooms lo- I was watching the lo- ing them (known as hardening off) by gradual expo- for inviting me and I en- cated at the boat ramp cal news and the com- sure to those elements. The sun will destroy the courage everyone to at- left in a state or disrepair mentator said “You bet- chlorophyll, leaving you with a bleached dead seed- tend these events. You several times this year. ter find some shade to- ling. will not be disappointed. The inside of the toilets day as it is going to be 3. Snugging mulch up tightly around trunks or I do need to apologize were extremely dirty with 103 degrees.” My stalks of plants so that the fungus that causes to the town. Somehow human waste and gar- thought was shade will crown rot develops, killing your plant. Leave at the American flag was bage. This presents a not help. We take the least an inch of space around garden plant stalks. not being flown at City large problem for folks temperature in the 4. Planting a seedling or seeds adjacent to a devel- Hall. I can assure you who are there enjoying shade!!! I would suggest oping weed or tree without removing it first. that this was an over- the river. If this occurs Alaska. 5. Fertilizing on a super-hot day, putting even more sight and as the Mayor, on a Saturday night then Monty stress on your plants. this is my responsibility. the crew may not find 6. Lavishing high-nitrogen fertilizer on a plant you want to produce fruit, such as tomatoes. That will boost foliar growth, but fail at fruit development. Use fertilizer high in phosphorus and potassium instead. 7. Planting a sun-loving seedling or plant next to one that will grow sufficiently tall to shade your new plant. That’s my list of seven planting sins, but there are lesser offenses available too, most of which I’ve committed myself. Those include planting frost- vulnerable plants out too early and losing them to frost, buying a plant you love in the nursery without a clue where you’ll plant it, failing to prune trees and shrubs at the correct time, failing to thin fruit to prevent limb breakage, failing to prune out watersprouts, and failing to make sure your drip or soaker hose carries water where you want it to go. Poplar Grove Assisted Living By Margaret Lauterbach 356 E. Cleveland Avenue Glenns Ferry

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3 Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons August 15, 2018 Miracles in the Mountains In May of 2017, we intro- come easy. and raise it over his head duced you to the Interna- One of my biggest con- for the first time since his tional Children’s Surgical cerns in going to Bolivia accident. Still another Foundation, and Dr. Geoff was the elevation. I read a would regain full function Williams (or Dr. Geoff, as lot about altitude sickness, in his fingers that had been everyone calls him), as we hoping we wouldn’t have to drawn sideways by scar traveled to Guatemala to experience the symptoms tissue, which had now been assist with a plastic sur- dizziness, headaches, mus- released. Another now had gery mission there. This cle aches, nausea, fatigue, a normal looking ear. Yet year, our involvement with shortness of breath and another now had a mouth the ICSF rose to new difficulty sleeping. I didn’t opening large enough to heights--literally. In March, expect to suffer any of the stick a spoon into. Annette and I traveled to La more severe life threatening Annette soon became the Paz, Bolivia, to provide symptoms, that include laundry lady, working the translation and other help fluid in the lungs and piles of laundry so the sur- for a 2-week surgical mis- swelling of the brain. I did gical gowns and drapes sion there. This time, the take notice when our flight could be sterilized and re- mission was to perform landed at El Alto Interna- used as the surgeries went surgeries on recovering tional Airport, in El Alto, a on. She was the entertain- burn patients of all ages. city directly adjacent to La the effects of the altitude-- and flaps to improve ap- er, keeping anxious kids Who knew there could be Paz. This is the world’s that being a less than rest- pearance and function, busy with puzzles, toys and so many people who had highest international air- ful night’s sleep. Dr. Geoff many, many Z-Plasties to games as they waited their been severely burned, or port at over 13,300. I im- had gotten to the apart- allow scarred tissue to turn for surgery. She whis- that the burns would be so mediately started compiling ment around 5:00 in the stretch more and joints to pered calming words as the disfiguring and life chang- a mental list of things that morning, so we caught our fully extend and return little ones woke up and being. Unlike cleft surgeries, made me short of breath. It ride to the burn rehab cen- range of motion where gan their recovery from which can typically be al- didn’t help that the time ter to be there when the there had been only re- surgery. She was the Eng- most flawlessly corrected, was just after 5:00 in the patients started arriving for strictions, rebuilding ears lish teacher and the birth- with burns, it’s not nearly morning. processing. Along the way, to a more natural shape, day party organizer, evok- that easy. Once healthy We arrived a day ahead of we added to our list of and re-opening mouths ing smiles and giggles fre- skin is gone, there is not an Dr. Geoff, so met with the things that winded us unu- that had been relegated to quently throughout eah unlimited supply of good burn rehabilitation center sually. small openings by burn day. Although not the mira- skin to use in repairing the staff to get the ball rolling At first the kids were re- scar tissue--several from cle surgeon, she was a mir- damaged areas. We met on the daily routine and served and stuck to them- sticking live electrical wires acle worker in her own patients who had under- surgery schedule. After that selves, but Annette had an- into their mouths as in- right. gone more than 20 surger- we had some free time to ticipated that, so we had ies to restore function and wander around if we want- brought coloring books, to improve the appearance ed. crayons and a large suit- of horrible disfigurements. Some patients arrived shrouded in mysterious looking facial and hand compression bandages, covered by hooded jackets. We soon realized that we wouldn’t see any miracu- lously mended patients like little Mario in Guatemala. At best we could hope for small improvements in each patient, giving them hope to return again next year for another surgery and another small improve- ment. This trip marked Dr. Geoff’s 14th year traveling to La Paz and other areas La Paz is nestled in the case full of stuffed toys. in Bolivia. We met patients very tops of the Andes One by one the kids joined that he had operated on Mountains. Roadways are in. One page after another many times. We were the cut out of the side of moun- was torn from the coloring newcomers, but were tains. Switchbacks will get books, so each could work quickly accepted as mem- you part way up the moun- onPhoto their by Natashaown masterpiece. King A bers of the team. Chief tain, but few roads cross couple of parents and kids among those welcoming us over the ridgelines. Build- took charge of the stuffed was Beatriz, with whom we ings are built everywhere-- toys, making sure that bonded almost immediate- on the mountains, in the each, including siblings, ly. The second day there, valleys, and everything in got something to take she confided in us that she between. It pretty much home. That morning we got had ovarian cancer. She goes without saying that to know Alina, Maria del fants or toddlers. As our time in Bolivia had had surgery and was the terrain doesn’t lend it- Rosario, Naomi, Isaac, Ana- One by one, the miracles drew to a close, we were then receiving very special- self to the construction of a beth, Raul and many oth- happened. One child would fast friends with some won- ized radiation treatments. subway for mass transpor- ers. We were on our way to now be able to fully close derful people in a country Those treatments were not tation in this city of over 1 having dear friends in the her eyes because of a graft we had never been to be- available in La Paz, the million people. So, in recent high mountains of this onto her scarred eyelids. fore. We had eaten many capital city. Instead, she years, instead of subways, South American country. Another would be able to was traveling to Santa Cruz they have built tramways, Dr. Geoff got there a little fully extend his arm fully See “Miracles” on page 5 to the north, a journey of that fly over the tops of later that morning, and we over an hour by air, or houses, businesses, sports began processing the pa- many, many hours by land fields, military bases, and tients and making a sur- transportation. Her insur- so forth--from ridge to gery schedule for the two ance did not cover the cost ridge, in every direction. weeks we would be there. of the radiation treatments, These trams are modern Since most of the patients so she was faced with the and pristine and offer some had severe scarring and monumental task of finding stunning views of the city movement restrictions from funds to cover those costs. and the surroundings. their burns, Dr. Geoff She had only told one col- So with our couple of would typically ask what league of her situation, and hours of free time, we went each’s top concerns were, humbly chose to walk the on a couple of the tram so he could deal with those road to recovery largely on lines, to see the city from first. her own. I haven’t men- above. We saw some spec- The next day, the surger- tioned that Bolivia is con- tacular sights as we flew ies began, between two and sidered the poorest country high above the city. four each day. Some were in all of the Americas. So That night, we experi- relatively simple, but most funds for Beatriz don’t enced the most severe of were extensive--skin grafts

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Welcome to Fall! Beer & Wine! It seems as though yesterday was the end of March and we were starting to cam- paign for the primary election. Thank you for your support, it is my prayer that I will - Join us during Gooding County Fair Week represent your voice, in Boise and stand strong for the values we cherish. Time does Aug 13th - 18th for our Famous Oxbow move at a fast pace. I have enjoyed this summer meeting in person with so many of 1/3 Burger, $2.00 off!! you. We have had two town halls in Owyhee county, and I have spent one on one - 3rd Sunday every month 10¢ Pancakes with so many from the other counties in our Legislative District. The State Republican Convention was in June. I attended as a delegate for Elmore OPEN 6AM — 9PM Sun thru Thurs county, and as Elmore County State Committeewoman. It was an excellent conven- 6AM — 10PM Fri and Sat tion. Johnathan Parker, the state chairman, and his committee should be very 199 E HWY 30, BLISS, ID pleased with their work. 208-352-1079 I served on the Resolutions Committee, the adopted resolutions may be found at this link: http://www.idgop.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Convention-Resolution- oxbowdiner.com

2018.pdf Follow us on FaceBook for our Daily Specials: www.facebook.com/oxbowdiner Our resolutions, and the platform are the purest form of bottom up government. Voting precincts elect their representatives, those representatives choose who will represent the body at committee meetings, citizens and committee persons may sub- mit resolutions, or party rule changes. The resolutions and platform are to be the Upcoming Holidays in August Republican Party’s direction to their elected officials. I take this very seriously. There —in case you need a reason for a celebration! is much time put in to drafting, presenting, reviewing and discussing these proposed resolutions. To me this is a very important part of our representative form of govern- 15 Relaxation Day - now this one's for me! ment. If you would like more information about this process, or to be involved at a 16 National Tell a Joke Day precinct level, contact your local precinct officials. This link will take you to a state 17 Chinese Valentine's Day, Daughter's Day, list. http://www.idgop.org/local-gop/ National Thrift Shop Day I serve on the committee to create new legislative districts that will be required af- 18 Bad Poetry Day, National Honey Bee Aware ter the next census. It is important for us to be aware of the redistricting process for ness Day our state legislative districts. The current system of dividing the state by population 19 Aviation Day, National Potato Day density is giving our more urban and metropolitan areas a stronger voice in the gov- 20 National Radio Day, World Mosquito Day erning of our state. I believe that it is so very important for us to maintain a strong voice in our rural areas. Agriculture is still a major economic force in our state. For 21 National Spumoni Day, Senior Citizen's Day example, in Idaho in 2014, agribusiness alone contributed $20.6 billion in sales, 22 Be an Angel Day, National Tooth Fairy Day 67,800 Idaho jobs $6.3 billion in value added in the form of employee compensation, 23 Ride the Wind Day proprietary income, returns to capital, and indirect business taxes. More on this may 24 Vesuvius Day be found at this link. 25 Kiss and Make Up Day https://www.cals.uidaho.edu/edcomm/pdf/BUL/BUL892.pdf https://www.fb.org/newsroom/fast-facts 26 National Dog Day, Women's Equality Day Idaho is experiencing tremendous population and economic growth. We have one of 27 Global Forgiveness Day, Just Because Day the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. Our general revenue is 28 Race Your Mouse Day-not sure what kind of $100,000,000,000 to our good. This being said there are still challenges we face. "mouse" One of those challenges will be to guard our state from “Red Flag Laws”. The most 29 More Herbs, Less Salt Day important factor of our country’s judicial system it the presumption of innocence. Our basic human rights and liberties must never be compromised by fear driven ide- 30 Frankenstein Day, Toasted Marshmallow as of safety. One who is determined to commit murder, or any violent crime does not Day care what the law says. They will commit their intended crime no matter what with 31 National Eat Outside Day, National Trail Mix what ever means are available. We must never ever compromise the ability of the law Day abiding citizen to defend the right to life. I will be vigilant in protecting our citizens from these infringements to our rights. I will also be working to secure updated Cas- tle Doctrine, and Stand Your Ground legislation. This is what you have asked of me and I will do every thing in my power to achieve our goal. Be sure to read the new proposedPhoto by rules Meg Lehtothat are published every month, created by the bureaucratic agencies in our state. These rules have the effect of law in your life. No one knows your business better than you. I count on you to make me aware of what I need to know to be your voice. The proposed rules will be found following this An Evening on the Oregon Trail link. https://adminrules.idaho.gov/bulletin/2018/08.pdf One last thought: As we see our sky grey with smoke and know of the lives, proper- August 16, 18, 30; ty, homes and habitat lost because of fires in the west, I am even more convinced September 1 that management of our public lands should be in the hands of those closest to the land. With between 50% and 80% of the land in Western States being managed from 7:00 to 8:30 pm the East Coast we are seeing the result of those who do not understand, or choose to not listen to those who love this state and the land with in our borders. Enjoy our beautiful Idaho fall. Always contact me with concerns, thoughts, ideas Begin your Evening on the Oregon Trail and especially solutions. Experience by meeting your guide at the It is an honor to serve you and to know that you have placed such trust in me. Oregon Trail History & Education Center. Thank you for your support and your vote this spring. Often there are just not words that describe how seriously I take this responsibility, and how humbling it is. You will take a short walk through the park Ever defending liberty, where you will journey back in time to the Your Representative, Christy Zito days of Mountain Men and Pioneers’ experi- Contact Information: Email: [email protected]. Phone: 209-590-4633 ences with tomahawk throwing, powder ri- Mail: 8821 Old Highway 30 Hammett, Idaho 83627 fles, teepees and other interesting things. See the limited space the wagons had to Miracles carry all their possessions and imagine (continued from page 4) what you would bring. Stand on the ferry new foods (including black potatoes), seen they used to cross the Snake River and exciting new things, and compiled quite a list wonder if you will make it to the other side of things that made us breathe hard. safely. We commented as we left Bolivia, how so many, with such horrible deformities as a re- Meet Fanny McNeal who will share the in- sult of accidents, could be so cheerful and teresting story of her travels along the Ore- upbeat. The only time that wasn’t the case gon Trail. was the day after surgery, when the post op pain was at its highest level, and then only Please bring water and a lawn chair. every so briefly. These people, with nothing to their names, came with bags of fruit, picked There is no charge to attend the program. in the wild, as their only way to say thank A Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee of $5 per vehicle is re- you. We will surely miss their kindness and quired to enter the park if vehicle doesn’t have cur- sweetness. by David Payne rent Idaho Parks Passport or Annual MVEF sticker.

5 Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons August 15, 2018 In Honor of National School Potato Day and (continued from page 2) National Joke Day explore the playground. With an older child, you Q: What kind of potato might ask him to give you a tour of the school. This starts arguments? will help refresh his memory and yours. A: An agi-tater. Connect with friends. Q: Why didn’t the potato Book Club A familiar friend can make all the difference when want to go to the Hallow- Monday August 27th 6-7 heading back to school. You might try calling par- een dance party? The Longest Night by Andria Williams A: He was afraid of the ents from last year’s class and finding out which Monster Mash. children are in your child’s class this year. Refresh August is Brain Builders Month! Q: What do you call a these relationships before school starts by schedul- monkey who makes potato Come engage your brain before school ing a play date or a school carpool. chips? starts! Every Friday 1-2 at the Library Tool up. A: A Chipmunk. Tweens (ages 8-13) will exercise their brains Obtain the class supply list and take a special Q: Who is the most power- by enjoying the following brain busting ac- shopping trip with your child. Having the right tools ful potato in the galaxy? will help him feel prepared. While keeping basic A: Darth Tater. tivities: needs in mind, allow for a couple of splurges like a Q: What do you call a po- August 17: Name that Google Earth loca- cool notebook or a favorite-colored pen. These simple tato with right angles? pleasures make going back to school a lot more fun. A: A square root. tion! Can you identify some well known School supply lists also provide great insight into Q: Why aren’t potatoes places by only seeing them from a top down the schoolwork ahead. Get your child excited about able to get out and work? view? upcoming projects by explaining how new supplies A: Because they’re couch potatoes might be used. Let him practice using supplies that August 24: Edison Robot and Lego Ex- Q: What do baseball play- pansion Build. Try your hand at tricking he’s not used before — such as colored pencils or a ers call their potato fans? protractor — so he will be comfortable using them in A: Speck Tators. out our small Edison robots with tracks and class. Q: What did the computer scoops! Avoid last-minute drilling. need to run the gardening When it’s almost time to stop playing, give a five- app? August 31: Are You Smarter Than a Li- minute warning. Giving clear messages to your child A: A potato chip. brarian? Form a team and sign up to take is very important. Q: Why was the potato on the Library team in a trivia general Chat about today’s events and tomorrow’s plans. such a bully? A: Because it wasn’t a knowledge game. This game is old school, While it is important to support learning through- no asking Siri or Google for help! out the summer, don’t spend the last weeks of sum- sweet potato. mer vacation reviewing last year’s curriculum. All kids need some down time before the rigors of school For Kids ages 6-12 And Moms & Dads begin. For some kids, last-minute drills can heighten August 18 anxiety, reminding them of what they’ve forgotten 10:00 am till Noon instead of what they remember. Ease into the routine. Come join Jr. Ranger Leader Lorraine and have Switching from a summer to a school schedule can fun learning how to become a Jr. Ranger for Idaho! be stressful to everyone in the household. Avoid first Bring a sack lunch and bottle of water. Wear sun- -day-of-school mayhem by practicing your routine a screen and sturdy shoes (no open toe shoes few days in advance. Set the alarm clock, go through please). Meet in the conference room of the Oregon Trail History your morning rituals, and get in the car or to the bus stop on time. Center at Three Island Crossing State Park. Cost is free to attend. Routines help children feel comfortable, and estab- Parents are welcome to stay and help their child achieve their Jr. lishing a solid school routine will make the first day Ranger. of school go much smoother. A Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee of $5 per vehicle is required to enter the park if from pbs.org vehicle doesn’t have current Idaho Parks Passport or Annual MVEF sticker.

Hammett Valley Market Garden Stuffed Baked Potato Recipe

8 am -- 8 pm daily In Honor of National Potato Day on August 19th, make some-

thing with a potato! Stuff a baked potato with fresh garden veg- gies. You can substitute a variety of fresh garden vegetables, as they become available. & Ingredients: 4 potatoes 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 small onion, chopped 3/4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped Lulu’s Café 2-3 sprigs parsley, chopped 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing Chives, chopped Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions: Bake or microwave potatoes until soft. Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise. Carefully, scoop out the potato from the skins. Set skins aside. Mash potatoes in a bowl. Add butter to a skillet. Add chopped onion and saute until ten- der. Add sauteed onion, broccoli and ranch dressing to the mashed potatoes. Noon -- 8 pm daily Mix together. Closed 1st Wednesday each month Spoon potato mixture into the potato skins. Heat in oven at 375 degrees until hot (about 15-20 minutes). Re- move from oven. Sprinkle chopped parsley and chives on top of 208-366-2727 potatoes. Serve hot.

9251 Old Hwy 30, Hammett, ID Variations: • Try melting American or Cheddar cheese atop the potato. Place it on the potato about 3-4 minutes before it is done. • Add fresh garden peas when in season. • Add bacon bits on top of the potato before serving. NOW OPEN! from www.gardenersnet.com 6 Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons August 15, 2018

Did You Know . . . By June Peterson God provides what you keeping the kitten and hunger strike initially but I laugh. Her antics are hys- est without fear. Fear is a need the most when you feeding it goat milk every is slowly beginning to re- terical. It is akin to a “Tom terrible yoke to bear, it least expect it? There are few hours, day and night. think this little invader. and Jerry” cartoon to leaves us feeling helpless times when we have no When the kitten got so it Now and then she even watch her navigate the and hopeless. What if we idea what would make us could eat, she was re- lowers herself to play with slick floors at top speed. just tossed fear to the wind feel better, happier, joyful . turned like a bad penny. the kitten. Her curiosity knows no and lived life as if there . . but God does. I don’t need a kitten. I bounds. All of life is an ad- were no tomorrow? We Case in point: A few already have two cats. But venture to be explored and should, you know. Right weeks ago, I heard this ter- she is awfully cute! A true enjoyed to the fullest. I now, the present, is all we rible caterwauling over by calico with black and yel- need to remember those really have. the barn. It sounded like low spots on a white back- things. Even when she has And like all babies, she bird screeching because it ground with one tiny little a “bad hair day”, which is plays. Oh, not with the was locked in the jaws of black toe. So she arrives. all the time, life is good. toys I BOUGHT her, but cat. I could find nothing And, as with all adoptees, She bundles buckets of with those things just lay- when I got there but could she ingratiated herself ini- joy into her few ounces of ing around. I have empty still hear the noise. Even- tially. She cuddled and fluff. She lives every mo- toilet paper rolls every- tually I found a tiny kitten loved on us as only a kitten ment to the fullest. I envy where, and sacks and box- on the other side of the can. She was a peanut, her energy. Watching her es are more fun than a fence screaming its little literally a handful of fluff bouncing off the furniture, barrel of monkeys. Another lungs out. The neighbor’s with four little legs. The falling and diving back in lesson maybe? All the had found it soaking wet in honeymoon only lasted a for a second try, gives me “stuff” in the world won’t the sprinklers and ever so few days. Once she discov- joy and hope. Yes, hope. It make me happy. It is what graciously offered to let me ered she could explore, the is a reminder that no mat- I do with the stuff I have take it home. world was the limit! She ter how many times I fall that brings joy and satis- It was too small and gallops through the house on my face, I can get back faction. traumatized to eat. It like a herd of elephants, up, face the world, and try So bid a welcome to “Itsy couldn’t have been more attacks your legs, arms, And even Jerry is coming again. -Bitsy,” the newest mem- than 3 weeks old. So “the face with those needle fine around. It is hard to be And she is utterly fear- ber of our household. She old light” comes on up- claws and teeth screaming grumpy with a cute little less. Dogs, cats, people, will grow up and out of her stairs and I remember that “play with me,” and then kitten on your lap. Me, be- doing a Tarzan swing on fun stage in a short time. my friends have kittens drops in the middle of the ing the caretaker and play- the shower curtain, leaping But every time I see her I about the same age. Surely chaos for a much needed mate, I look like I have tall buildings with a single will remember how God momma won’t notice one nap. been through a meat bound…..there is no fear. provided for me when I more mouth at the trough. “The cat from hell” is so grinder. Did I mention the We could all take note of didn’t even know I was in Or maybe she will. My bent out of shape that she sharp teeth and claws? that. How much better, need. What a special gift. friend, at least I think we doesn’t even like herself. So just what does this freer, finer would our lives are still friends, ended up The other cat went on a little ball of fluff do for me? be if we lived it to the full- On This Day In History What Takes My Breath Away 1914 Panama Canal open to traffic Throughout life I’ve be- (especially if we tried to air at the 12,000+ foot lev- come aware of one thing talk while walking), climb a el. It was long enough, The American-built wa- movement for Panamanian after another that we abso- flight of stairs (this one re- however, to make me very terway across the Isthmus independence. Once the lutely take for granted. Our quired a rest stop at least thankful for the air we of Panama, connecting the Republic of Panama was trip to Bolivia this spring once during the trip), tie breathe. I was also thank- Atlantic and Pacific oceans, established, the U.S. was highlighted yet another of your shoes, changing ful that we had a head is inaugurated with the able to proceed with the those things--the very air clothes, brushing your start by living at Glenns passage of the U.S. vessel canal. Several design we breathe. From the mo- teeth, taking out the trash Ferry’s 2,569 feet. It would Ancon, a cargo and passen- changes followed, with a ment we got off the air- and the myriad of things only have been worse if we ger ship. lock system eventually win- plane in El Alto, it was ap- we do each day. One day I had started at sea level. The rush of settlers to ning the nod. U.S. engi- parent that something was needed to get to the grocery This phenomenon has California and Oregon in neers moved nearly 240 very different. My wife and store that was several made for the launching the mid 19th century was million cubic yards of earth I found ourselves noting blocks from the apartment, point of several tales, like the initial impetus of the and spent close to $400 the many things that before our ride came. I how the mere sight of my U.S. desire to build an arti- million in constructing the caused us to stop, and take huffed and puffed as I wife absolutely took my ficial waterway across Cen- 40-mile-long canal. On Au- several breaths before re- walked quickly or trotted breath away (just like roll- tral America. In 1855, the gust 15, 1914, the Panama suming. It was so obvious for short distances. For all ing over in bed did). But United States completed a Canal was opened to traffic. that it became funny how the joking we did about then, it was satisfying to railroad across the Isthmus In 1977 U.S. President little we had to do to cause this, the one thing that ab- know that I was having the of Panama (then part of Co- Jimmy Carter and Panama- us to literally gasp for air. solutely blew my mind was same effect on her. Oh, the lombia), prompting various nian dictator Omar Torrijos Would you like to hear just lying in bed at night. things that endear us to parties to propose canal- signed a treaty to turn over some of the things that We both would wake up one another. building plans. When the the canal to Panama by the took our breath away? and have to take several All in all, the experience U.S. and Colombia failed to end of the century. A Here goes. gulps of air before we could was truly worthwhile, be- reach agreement on terms peaceful transfer occurred We found that all we had resume breathing normal- cause I catch myself doing for building and controlling at noon on December 31, to do to be short on breath ly, and go back to sleep. something, even now, and a canal, the U.S. backed a 1999. was to turn the doorknob, Our two weeks in Bolivia stopping to consider that I squeeze the toothpast tube, was not enough to get fully don’t have to gasp for air

go for a leisurely walk acclimated to the thinner as I do it. by David Payne Hours of Operation

City Hall Three Islands Pantry Local Churches Mon—Thurs 7:30—5:30 Mon, Tue, Thurs 2nd week of Fri - Sun Closed Month 9:00—11:00 Our Lady of Limerick Catholic Church Hammett Community Church Emergency Call—366-2051 Bilingual Mass: Sundays 5:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Library

Mon—Fri 12:00—5:00 Health Center 21 W. Arthur, (208) 366-7721 Sunday Worship:11 a.m. Wed 12:00—4:00 www.thecatholicdirectory.com 9223 W. Church St., Hammett, ID Mon—Fri 8:00—5:30 After Hrs call 366-7416 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (208) 366-2123 Museum

Sat, Sun 12:00--5:00 Sundays 10 a.m. First Baptist Church MiniMart Interpretive Center Mon—Wed 5:00 am—11:00 pm 874 Old Highway 30, (208) 366-2496 Sunday School: 10 a.m. Daily 9:00—4:00 Thurs—Fri 5:00 am—12:00 am www.lds.org Sunday Services: 11 a.m., Evening 7 p.m. Sat 6:00-12:00 Sun 6:00-11:00 Dump Community Presbyterian Church 417 S. Oneida, (208) 696-9356, Wed - Sun 9:00-5:00 Smith’s Hometown Harware www.glennsferryfbc.org Sundays 9:30 a.m. Mon—Fri 8:00—6:00 County Office (DMV) 5391 E. Main King Hill Iglesia Templo Sinai Sat 9:00--5:30 Mon—Fri 8:30—4:30 First United Methodist Church Bible Study: Wednesdays 7 p.m. Lunch 1:00—2:00 Corner Market Monday Prayer: 7 p.m. Mon—Sun 7:00 am—9:00 pm Sundays 11 a.m. Post Office 205 Ada St., Sunday Worship: Noon Mon—Fri 8:00—4:30 Southside Market 349 E. 1st Ave., (208) 366-7105 www.umoi.org/churches/detail/57 Mon—Sun 7:30 am—10:00 pm Lunch 1:00—2:00 Grace Episcopal Church Penner & Fink Desert Outreach Church Laundromat Sundays 10 a.m. Mon—Fri 9:00—5:00 Sundays 11 a.m. Mon--Sun 7:00 am--10:00 pm 102 E. Cleveland, (208) 599-2287 Chamber Visitor’s Center 246 W. 1st Ave., (208) 598-2552 Senior Center www.episcopalchurch.org/parish/ Thurs--Sat 10:00 am--4:00 pm www.desertoasisoutreach.com Mon, Tue, Thurs 8:00—2:00 grace-episcopal-churchglenns-ferry-id

7 Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons August 15, 2018 G&T REALTY TRACI STEWART - (208) 573-2164

 $69,900 -- 3 Bed/1 Bath large corner lot with King Hill Irrigation. New Windows. New Carpet, Vinyl, Paint and Kitchen Countertops  $121,900 -- 4 Bed/2 Bath Corner Lot! RV Parking. Lots of Updates. New Carpet. Large Shed. Covered Porch.  $95,000 -- 2 Bed/1 Bath - Hammett. Metal Roof. New Windows, Siding, Carpet. Large Rooms. Large Lot. Workshop. KH Irrigation.  $15,000 -- 4 Commercial Lots. All utilities available. Centrally located in downtown. RESIDENTIAL  New Listing! Recently beautifully remodeled 3 bed., 2 bath brick home w/attached 2 More Spud $125,000 -- Mechanic Auto Shop in Glenns Ferry. Prime Commercial car garage. Roomy decks! RV parking, King Hill Irrig. REDUCED… …$216,900 Location. 5 Bay Garage with Overhead doors. Tons of off-street parking. Humor Unique place, 2 bd, 1 1/2 bath home, carport, large shop, spacious yard with trees.  $169,000 -- 5 Bed/2 Bath. Large lot with tons of room for all your toys. Room! 1.49 acres………………………………………………….………$200,000 Q: What do they call sto- Shop. Separate Office/Studio. King Hill Irrigation. Clean Lovely 5 bed 3.5 bath partial brick home. Hardwood floors & fireplace ,upper len yukon gold? front deck ( 2 income apts). Newly painted exterior-carport & garage……....$169,000 A: Hot potatoes. Featherville Resort For Sale Very nice property- 3 bed, 1 bath home with: detached 2 car garage, RV carport, cov- Q: What’s the difference ered patio, great tool shed all on 3/4 +acre!...... SOLD ...... $125,900 between mashed potatoes  Live in paradise and own your own business! Motel, Saloon, RV Park, Remodeled 1 bed 1 bath home. Hardwood floors, Beautiful! AND attached covered and pea soup? Café and Store. Riverfront Property. Awesome established business with patio + 1 bed 1 bath cozy apartment + Garage……………………………....$120,000 A: Anybody can mash po- strong financials. Many updates. Room for Expansion. $1,200,000 Very cute two bedroom, one bath home fore sale. Newer windows and roof. Covered tatoes. www.feathervilleresortforsale.com patio. Nice building in back/potential cottage with covered porch! Zoned Commer- cial.Yard well maintained with sprinkler system, perennial flowers and bushes. Across Q: What do you get when from town clock and chamber visitors center. Front row seat to parades, and seasonal It’s a great time to sell! it rains potatoes? Call Today for a free home valuation! decorating!...... SOLD ...... $75,000 A: Spuddles. New Listing! Trailer and shed on one lot. Fixer-Upper……………..……….………SALE PENDING $11,000 Q: Why are potatoes so

LOTS / COMMERCIAL popular? Large Brick bldg.Good Location center of town. New roof. Remodeled store.$150,000 A: They are a-peeling.

Zoned commercial-perfect location for a business in the center of town! Two bedroom, Q: What do you name a one bath home for sale. Newer windows and roof. Covered patio. Nice sturdy building potato that’s been thinly in back as well. Yard is well maintained with sprinkler system, perennial flowers and sliced? bushes. Across from town clock and chamber visitors center… …....$75,000 SOLD A: Chip. Completely fenced residential corner building lot. Sewer and water on property. 2 Q: Why do potatoes make small sheds included ...……………………………………………….…… $28,000 such good detectives? FARMS / ACREAGES A: Because they keep Great 9.32 acres in Hammett build on! Small farm with nice shop, wheel & hand lines……… ……………………………………………………...... $140,000 their eyes peeled. Q: What do you call a spinning potato? A: A rotate-o. Q: Who was the potato’s Classifieds favorite author? A: Edgar Allen Poe-tato.

and part time position available, Q: What do you call pota- For Sale must love the elderly, please ap- toes that turn to the dark ply at 356 E. Cleveland Ave. side? Pine Bark for Landscaping Glenns Ferry or call Nancy at Spring & Summer Hours in Effect 366-2631 for more information. A: Vader Tots. Medium sized pine bark for landscaping. Good mulch-- helps with water conservation and Real Estate weed control. $45 per cubic yard. Glenns Ferry Joint School District #192 Located in Glenns Ferry. Call FOR SALE BY OWNER: David at 208-350-1946 for more Fudge Factory Grill & Ice Cream Vacancy Announcement – August 8, 2018 information. Turnkey business. Serious only. K-12 Guidance Counselor – This individual will work as part of an educational team $128,000. Includes Inventory, Garden Supplies to deliver programs and services to help students achieve success in school and be- Equipment & Signs. We still have a back room full of yond. The counselor provides programs in career, academic, and educational planning. 208-366-7687 The candidate values education, social relations, mentoring, and must have strong left-over garden supply inventory from the seed store--grass and communication skills and be able to work effectively with students, staff and parents. weed killers, bug sprays, fertiliz- A current certificate with counselor endorsement is required. Open until filled. ers, landscape cloth, pruning FOR SALE BY OWNER shears, etc. 50% off original pric- Move-in ready single level home Special Education Teacher – Glenns Ferry School District is accepting applications es. Call 208-366-7000. with a Snake River view and a for a certified Special Education teacher for our Life Skills classes for the 2018-19 park-like fenced backyard. In- school year and beyond. The candidate must have strong communication skills and be side and outside have been up- able to work effectively with students, staff and parents. Application packets to include dated. 2 bed, 2 bath corner Mad- Help Wanted application, resume, copy of valid teaching certificate, three (3) letters of recommenda- ison & Oregon $199,500 Call to Wanted caregiver for assisted schedule a showing 208-949- tions. Open until filled. living and in-home program, full 7069 Paraprofessional – Glenns Ferry School District is seeking three (3) part-time paraprofessionals for the 2018-19 school year. This position will have no benefits attached and will be 29 hours per week. Must have strong communication skills, dependable and be able to effectively work with students and staff. Salary is according to the negotiated salary schedule. Open until filled.

Head Track Coach – The successful candidate must have a background in and a fundamental knowledge of track. Salary is according to experience. Must be dependable, have strong communication skills, and be able to work effectively with students, staff, and parents. Must be able to pass a background clearance with the State of Idaho. Services Directory Open until filled.

Boys Assistant Basketball Coach – The successful candidate must have a back- Agriculture ground in and a fundamental knowledge of basketball. Salary is according to experi- Permaculture Designer, 599-4919, [email protected],Wilder ence. Must be dependable, have strong communication skills, and be able to work ef- Bee Swarm Removal fectively with students, staff, and parents. Must be able to pass a background clear- Chris or Nate, 577-0853, 599-1160 ance with the State of Idaho. Open until filled. Electrician MS Girls Basketball Coach Frank’s Electric, 366-2627/599-4232, King Hill, Frank – The successful candidate must have a background in and a fundamental knowledge of basketball. Salary is according to experience. Must be Hardware dependable, have strong communication skills, and be able to work effectively with Smith’s Hometown Hardware, 366-2227, Scott or Lynda students, staff, and parents. Must be able to pass a background clearance with the Lawn Care State of Idaho. Open until filled. Triple “B” Lawn Care & Handyman, 340-9349 or 587-8627 Lawn Sprinklers Contact the Glenns Ferry School District #192, 800 Old Highway 30, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 or email Tess Mitchell, [email protected], visit our website at Franks Sprinklers, 919-3102, Frank glennsferryschools.org for classified application, or call (208) 366-7436. Lodging River Ranch Retreat, Cabin, Guest House, 208-420-4743, riverranchretreat.net  The Pilot Way  River Roads B&B, 208-590-3354, [email protected], June Respect, Responsibility, Commitment, Integrity 8