Richards Stepping Down As County Treasurer

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VOL. 32, NO. 38 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 Richards stepping down as county treasurer Reynolds Creek rancher plans to focus on land issues, family With the 12th anniversary of her appointment has recommended her chief deputy, Annette and the capable staff is in place to assure it approaching, Owyhee County Treasurer Dygert, as her successor. On Oct. 3, the continues,” Richards wrote in her resignation Brenda Richards tendered her resignation county’s Republican Central Committee will letter, a copy of which The Owyhee Avalanche Monday. choose a nominee to forward to the Board of obtained. “This isn’t a decision I made lightly,” the County Commissioners for appointment. Richards said she wants to spend more time Reynolds Creek rancher and public lands “This was not an easy decision to make, with her two grandchildren and her mother grazing champion said. but I am conﬁ dent that as I reach my 12-year Brenda Richards Richards plans to step down on Oct. 20. She anniversary … that the ofﬁ ce is in a great place, –– See Richards, page 6 Clearing the way Hurricane teaches Marsing graduate in Texas life lesson Tara Bush’s co-worker inspires school district relief fundraiser A fundraiser happening this of Texas, week in the Marsing School Harvey District to help victims of didn’t dam- Hurricane Harvey has roots age Bush’s and reason nearly 1,900 miles home. away. “But after Tara Bush, a Marsing High the storm School Class of 2000 graduate, there was al- lives and works in Houston. most a guilt After graduation, Bush at- that came tended Boise State University over people, Tara Bush Homedale removes rock from road before moving to Texas to be- including us, my boyfriend and Homedale city maintenance worker Oswaldo Gonzalez kicked up a lot of dust last gin working in the furniture I,” Bush said. “We felt guilty Wednesday when he swept excess rock off East Wyoming Avenue days after the city had design industry. because we were spared. There completed this year’s chip seal project. Unlike a lot of structures in the hurricane-ravaged area –– See Hurricane, page 11 Pastor envisions youth center pastor, is a fundraiser for that The car show is free to the Show and shine youth center. public and proceeds from proceeds to help Moore and his family were car show entry fees and the alarmed by the suicide rate in sale of food will be used to renovate building the area when they arrived. He renovate and expand services saw a need for kids to have a for the Refuge, the youth center by Todd Kleppinger place to come and feel secure supported by the church. For The Owyhee Avalanche and loved, regardless of their Goals for the proceeds are The need for a youth center spirituality. to improve the facilities and in town is a big part of the “The importance of the to make it look more youthful, reason Ivar Moore and his Refuge has nothing to do Moore said. family came to Homedale with denomination or if you The plan is to make the three years ago. believe or don’t believe,” said upstairs available for services, Saturday’s third annual car Pastor Moore. “I just want concerts, and movie nights. Pastor Ivar Moore and 3-year-old daughter Roxy stand outside show, put on by the Assembly somewhere you can go to feel the old Main Street church he hopes to turn into the Homedale of God Church where Moore is safe.” –– See Refuge, page 11 Assembly of God Refuge. Photo by Todd Kleppinger

Subscribe today Murphy P.O., Pg. 2: New building may be built on county land Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered New DMV hours, Pg. 3: Marsing branch closing earlier directly to you each Wednesday Only $31.80 in Owyhee County Library board change, Pg. 10: Grooms resigns Homedale post Call 337-4681 Volleyball roll, Pg. 14: Homedale wins fourth straight match Reminiscing, 7 • Looking Back, 17 • Commentary, 18-19 Page 2 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Murphy’s resurrected P.O. may stand on county land and discussed the possibility would lease the property for Offi cial: Window of using part of the county 10 years. service could property directly across from “If there is a private the Owyhee County Historical individual and it fi ts (the need), return by spring Museum for the new post we won’t go against that,” offi ce site. Aberasturi said. Murphy could have a U.S. “There’s still plenty of Cameron likes the idea of Post Offi ce in the spring, and parking for the museum having several options. the building could wind up on and other activities there,” “We’ll try to pick the best government-owned property in District 1 Commissioner Jerry piece and get the Murphy the Owyhee County seat. Hoagland said. Post Offi ce open as soon as U.S. Postal Service offi cials County offi cials and the 20 possible,” he said. huddled with elected offi cials Murphy residents who showed Last week’s public meeting — including the Board of up for the public meeting kicked off a 30-day period County Commissioners — to would like to see the post offi ce during which the Postal Service scope out possible sites last relocated to an area central to will take suggestions on what week. town, and Cameron said the to do. BOCC chair Kelly Aberasturi, USPS would strive to fi nd a The comment period ends of District 2, told USPS real location within a one-mile Oct. 12. Send correspondence estate specialist Dean Cameron radius of the old post offi ce at to Dean Cameron, Real Estate that the county would prefer to An audience member (left) studies a photo of what the new the corner of Hailey Street and Specialist-Leasing Team, 1300 keep the post offi ce where it Murphy post office could look like as U.S. Postal Service Idaho highway 78. Evans Ave., Ste. 200, San was located before the Postal representative Dean Cameron speaks inside McKeeth Hall. Currently, there are only a Francisco, CA 94188-8200. Service closed the branch cluster of post office boxes A fi nal decision on relocation in late February because of to make way for a 460-square- fi nal piece of property across and a general mailbox located will be made after the comments structural safety concerns. foot modular post offi ce. Hailey Street from the sheriff’s outside the Wagon Wheel are considered. The county would have Aberasturi said the county offi ce that the county doesn’t building in town. The closest to buy the privately owned could pay no more than market own. window service is at the Melba South Mountain ZIP building, which would be razed value for the lot, which is the The Postal Service is looking branch. plight brought to light for 8,000 square feet in total area The Postal Service has a After the public meeting to accommodate the modular contract with Tuff Shed to ended, District 3 Commissioner DOG GROOMING post offi ce and a concrete pad build the modular post offi ces, Joe Merrick and Hoagland that would include two to three which have been used in other spoke with Brandon Roundy, STARTING AT JUST $27.50 parking spaces, including a rural areas. The utility footprint the acting post offi ce operations disabled persons parking stall. includes only electricity, manager for rural areas in < But Cameron said that was Cameron said, because the a wide part of the West, OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY only a guideline. restrooms are on an incinerator about issues South Mountain 0RVW'RJVDUHJURRPHGLQ0LQXWHV After a Sept. 12 public waste disposal system and residents have with online DROP-INS WELCOME! meeting at McKeeth Hall in post offi ce staff drinks bottled transactions because they don’t More Than a Groomer! Murphy, Cameron and his water. have a ZIP code that coincides Rub-A-Dub Dog Toenail AND Anal Gland Where Happiness is a Clean Dog Treatment - Just $7.50! USPS cohorts, the county “You just need a power with their location. No Appointment Needed! 208-337-8117 102 E. Utah, commissioners and County Join Our Homedale Ask if we have source,” Cameron said during Because the closest post Facebook Group: 208-249-0799 Rub A Dub Dog Homedale WE BARTER! DROP-INS WELCOME! Puppies Available Clerk Angie Barkell stood in the public meeting. office is in Jordan Valley, Credit Cards Accepted 3LFNXSDYDLODEOHZLWKLQPLOHUDGLXV$OOSHWVDUHVDIHO\VHFXUHGGXULQJWUDQVSRUWDWLRQ the middle of Basey Street The Murphy building is websites’ fraud detectors go off being built now, Cameron incorrectly when a person with added. an Idaho address punches in “As soon as we get the piece an Oregon ZIP code, residents of land, I think we can be such as Nancy Fretwell have The open,” he said. explained in the past. When someone asked if The county offi cials reiterated Bowling the post offi ce could be back the problem to Roundy, whose by December for Christmas jurisdiction stretches from mailings, USPS finance Wyoming to Oregon and from Alley Fresh Farm to Table manager Brent Littlewood McCall to Utah. Homestyle Cooking said the realistic return would Roundy seemed unaware of be in the spring. the problem, which offi cials Besides the former location have tried to rectify with letters and the lot across from to the Postal Service in the the museum, there are two past. privately owned lots in town He said he would look into RESTAURANT that potentially could be offered it. Open Every Day at 7 am for as sites. The Postal Service — JPB 337-5588 Open 7:30 am - 6 pm A&S Lumber Monday - Friday & Supply 8 am - 5 pm Saturday Breakfast, Lunch Dinner 328 Hwy 95 in Homedale RAILROAD TIES Celebrate Our STOVE IN STOCK! One Year Anniversary PELLETS BUNDLE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE! In Stock Now! 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Owyhee County Assessor “They still work until 5 Brett Endicott said Marsing o’clock,” Endicott said. “Our DMV employees started offi ce is open from 8:30 to closing the doors at 3:30 p.m. 5:00, but they have to balance on Monday, Sept. 11. the books and get their deposit “We’re getting such and to the bank. So the door shuts infl uence from Canyon and at 3:30 so that we can process Ada County (that) people that those people that are still in HHS hurricane penny drive continues are in line when we close at 4 there.” The Homedale High School penny drive fundraiser to help hurricane victims continues o’clock, we’re not able to get The Murphy branch also through Thursday. The classes are battling for supremacy (and to prevent sabotage) and them all through and still be closes at 3:30 p.m. The offi ce points in their Homecoming spirit contest. Organizer Kathy Deal reports that students raised out of the offi ce by 5 o’clock,” is open from 8:30 a.m. to nearly $650 by the end of the fi rst week, including $139.81 raised by juniors, $99.64 from Endicott said. 3:30 p.m., Monday through sophomores, $65.40 from seniors and $55.12 from freshmen. From left: Freshman Brooke He reminds people that no Friday. Pfost; sophomores Juliette Larzelier and Gracie Dines; junior Drew Deal and senior Dillon written exams can be taken Hours for the Grand View Pfost. Submitted photo after 3:30 p.m. The Marsing DMV have not changed. DMV is open Monday through The Grand View branch is Friday. open from 7:30 a.m. to noon, “To take the drivers license Monday through Thursday. Homedale community yard sale planned test you have to be there The branch is located inside Folks will have a chance Avenue in Homedale. tion booth during the markets earlier than 3 o’clock, and the City Hall, 425 Boise Ave. to get rid of unwanted stuff The pre-registration fee for from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDL (Commercial Drivers around the house and pocket booth space is $10, or $15 if every Thursday in Bette Uda License) basically takes an — SC a few dollars at the same time you register after Sept. 28. City Park through Sept. 28, later this month. Fees will benefi t the Homedale and at Homedale City Hall, A community yard sale will Farmers Market grant program 31 W. Wyoming Ave. be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to support Homedale School People can also register on- Saturday, Sept. 30 at Bette District arts programs. line at www.homedalefarmer Uda City Park on East Idaho Register at the informa- smarket.com.

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Corrections TodayTod Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue The weekly after-school program, Christian Life Club, offered to Homedale kindergarteners through sixth-graders will be held 65º each Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church at 320 N. 6th 46º St. W., in Homedale. The location was incorrect in last week’s MMostly edition of The Owyhee Avalanche. ccloudy 61º 43º 62º 42º 64º 43º 68º 42º 71º 40º 75º 41º Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Amaya Carter scored 15 kills in Homedale High School’s 90º 50º 87º 54º 87º 60º 75º 55º 71º 43º 67º 37º 71º 42º volleyball loss to Baker, Ore., on Sept. 7. The wrong player .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .06 was credited with the statistics in a photo caption in last week’s Avalanche. Water report The Bureau of Reclamation website showed cubic feet per second. Water is fl owing out at Ny- that the Owyhee Reservoir was 63 percent full ssa, Ore., at a rate of 255 cubic feet per second. HWY 78 COMMUNITY and that water was fl owing in the Owyhee River The reservoir held 452,753 acre-feet of water on DISASTER RELIEF above the reservoir at Rome, Ore., at a rate of 142 Monday. — Information compiled from the National Weather Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Natural Resources Conservation 50/50 Raffle Service and Helena Chemical in Homedale HELP SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY & WIN CASH! YOU CAN WIN HALF THE MONEY RAISED! Homedale Chamber luncheons Currently, there is $1,400 in the pot. Watch this ad and our Facebook page for updates on balance. resume after summer break Tickets are available by mail below or at: events. Chamber members to start Homedale: Marsing: Melba: Nampa: Murphy Parker: Halloween The Bowling Alley The Whitehouse Post Office D & B Supply Owyhee County Court “We’re mostly going to look thinking about the holiday "Eat, Bowl, Dine" Drive In Melba Valley Market 12th Ave. House The Post Office Pair a Dice Cooks Two Hole Les Schwab Tires Owyhee County at the two main issues that Night Light Parade, which is Logans Buck's Saloon & 12th Ave. Shefiff's Office planning a priority Post Office Steakhouse Murphy General Store & Cafe' promote our events for the slated for Saturday, Nov. 25. Owyhee Museum The Homedale Chamber of fall,” he said. “One is about the “This gives us two months, Commerce will hold its fi rst details for the Halloween Safe so we’ll probably even pick a luncheon of the fall Tuesday. ‘n’ Sane trick-or-treating.” theme and get rolling on that,” The Chamber took the Halloween falls on a Parker said. summer months off, but will Tuesday this year. Parker welcomes comments resume meeting at noon, on The city’s annual trick- from community members the fourth Tuesday of each or-treating takes place at at the Chamber meetings. month at The Bowling Alley, participating businesses Anyone with questions about 18 N. 1st St. W. throughout downtown. the Homedale Chamber of Chamber president Gavin “We’ll probably do it from Commerce can email him at Parker said he wants to 3:30 (p.m.) to 5 (p.m.),” [email protected]. 4HPSLU[YÌLSV^VYLTHPS^P[OX\LZ[PVUZ!O^` JKYYHMÅL'NTHPSJVT start working on two annual Parker said. Parker said he also wants — SC

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Page 5 Calendar School menus Today Church, 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) Homedale Elementary Coffee club 337-5419 Veggie bar, fruit bar and choice of milk available each day 9 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Senior center dominoes and card games Sept. 20: Orange chicken, steamed rice, steamed broccoli, Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 2 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main fortune cookie Preschool Story Time St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 Tuesdays Sept. 21: Cheese pizza ripper, tossed salad, fruit roll up 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 3rd St. and Thursdays Sept. 25: Corn dog, sidewinder potatoes W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 Sept. 26: Fish nuggets, steamed broccoli Movie time Monday Sept. 27: Spaghetti, green beans Noon, Eastern Owyhee County Library, 520 Board of County Commissioners meeting Sept. 28: Chicken patty sandwich, coleslaw, brownie Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) 834-2785 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 Preschool story time State Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Homedale Middle 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Owyhee County Parent-teacher conferences Fruit & salad bar, choice of milk available each day Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) 4:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., grades 9-12, Homedale Sept. 20: Pork chop or chicken tenders, mashed potatoes/ 834-2785 High School, 203 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale. gravy, hot roll Christian Life Club after-school program (208) 337-4613 Sept. 21: Pepp. pizza ripper or PB & J sandwich, tossed salad, 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., kindergarteners through Homedale High School parent night cookie sixth-graders, First Presbyterian Church, 320 6 p.m., college preparation, Homedale High Sept. 25: Hot dog or chicken patty potato wedges N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3464 School library, 203 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale. Sept. 26: Chicken nuggets or orange chicken, steamed rice, Chamber of Commerce meeting (208) 337-4613 broccoli, fortune cookie 5:30 p.m., Grand View Fire Station, 721 Marsing Fire Department meeting Sept. 27: Spaghetti or corn dog, green beans Roosevelt St., Grand View. 7 p.m., Marsing Fire Hall, 303 Main St., Sept. 28: Calzone or PB & J sandwich, tossed salad, cookie Marsing. Thursday Homedale High TOPS meeting Tuesday Salad, fruit choice and choice of milk available each day 8 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Book club for adults Sept. 20: Orange chicken w/steamed rice or BBQ pulled pork St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 10 a.m., last Tuesday of each month, sandwich w/baked beans Fit and Fall exercise Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Owyhee Sept. 21: Nachos or Chef salad, cookie 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 Sept. 25: Sliced ham or chicken nuggets, butter & brown sugar Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Fit and Fall exercise diced sweet potatoes Senior center pinochle 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Sept. 26: Chicken tender w/mashed potatoes/gravy, roll or 1 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 corn dog, tater tots St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 Tuesdays Chamber of Commerce luncheon Sept. 27: Crispitos, refried beans or grab n’go, chef salad and Thursdays Noon, The Bowling Alley, 18 N. 1st St. W., Sept. 28: Spicy chicken sandwich or cheeseburger, potato Homedale Farmers Market Homedale. wedges 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Bette Uda City Park, Senior center pinochle Homedale. www.homedalefarmersmarket. 1 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main Marsing Elementary com St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 Tuesdays Sept. 20: Lasagna, Italian breadstick, green beans or PB & J, Crafts for Kids and Thursdays yogurt, animal crackers 4 p.m., fi rst-graders and up, Eastern Owyhee After-school program Sept. 21: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, WW County Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Knight Community Church, roll, buttered corn or PB & J, cheese stick, graham crackers (208) 834-2785 630 Idaho Ave., Grand View. (208) 845- Sept. 25: Hot dog, baby baker potatoes or PB & J, yogurt, AA meetings 2019 animal crackers 7:30 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Church, After-school Story Time Sept. 26: Spaghetti & meatballs, green beans, Italian breadstick 17434 U.S. 95, Wilder. (208) 337-3464 4:30 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 3rd St. or PB & J, Cheese stick, graham crackers W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 Sept. 27: Enchiladas & rice, baked sweet potatoes or PB & J, Friday AA meetings yogurt, animal crackers Idaho Foodbank drop-off 7:30 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Sept. 28: Pepperoni ripper, tossed salad or PB & J, cheese 9 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Church, 17434 U.S. 95, Wilder. (208) 337- stick, graham crackers St. W., Homedale. 3464 Story Time Marsing Middle and High School 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Wednesday Sept. 20: Lasagna, Italian breadstick, green beans or fi sh Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228, Coffee club sandwich, green beans afternoons Monday through Saturday 9 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Sept. 21: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, buttered Teens and Tweens program Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 corn, whole wheat roll 4 p.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Preschool Story Time Sept. 25: Hot dog, baby baker potatoes or meatloaf sandwich, Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 3rd St. baby baker potatoes afternoons Monday through Saturday W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 Sept. 26: Chicken Parmesan, Italian breadstick, green beans Movie time or spaghetti/meatballs, Italian breadstick, green beans Saturday Noon, Eastern Owyhee County Library, 520 Sept. 27: Enchiladas, rice, baked sweet potatoes Assembly of God Church car show Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) 834-2785 Sept. 28: Pepperoni ripper, tossed salad or PB & J, sun chips, 9 a.m. to noon, registration; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Preschool story time pudding show and shine, $10 to enter, Bette Uda City 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Owyhee County Park, Homedale. (208) 412-2946, (208) 936- Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) Bruneau/Grand View 0921, or (208) 859-6999 834-2785 Milk available each day Our Lady Queen of Heaven mass Christian Life Club after-school program Sept. 20: Soft fl our taco, black beans/salsa, Spanish rice, corn, 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Oreana 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., kindergarteners through fruit Loop Road, Oreana. (208) 466-7031 sixth-graders, First Presbyterian Church, Sept. 21: Hamburger on a bun, celery sticks, and fresh grapes Free lunch 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) 337- Sept. 25: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes/gravy, broccoli, Noon to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian 3464 whole-wheat roll, fruit Sept. 26: Teriyaki chicken, Oriental rice, stir-fry veggie, You can fi nd a comprehensive listing of local events online at www.theowyheeavalanche.com. fruit Click on the “Calendar of Events” link on the left-hand side of the page. Sept. 27: Chili, coleslaw, applesauce, cinnamon roll Submit information on upcoming fundraisers, meetings, reunions or community events to The Sept. 28: BBQ pulled pork on a bun, potato wedges, baby Owyhee Avalanche by noon Fridays for inclusion in the calendar. Drop off press releases at the carrots, fruit, chocolate chip cookie Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale, mail them to P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628, fax them to (208) 337-4867 or e-mail them to [email protected] (an e-mail link also is available on our Web site). For more information on submissions, call (208) 337-4681. Page 6 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 From page 1 √ Richards:Richard Stability of offi ce makesmak the time right toto ffocusocus oon other issues whowho liveslives in RiRichards’chard native other capacities, and this was Twin FallsFalls,, but the iimmediatem a key part of the decision to put past president of theth Public my resignation forward at this September 18, 2017 LandsLands Council still has a lot time,” Richards said. TO: Owyhee County Commissioners ofof things to accomplishaccom for Another focal point is Owyhee County Republican Party Chairman fi cials, county employees, herher ffellowellow ranranchers.che helping her family with the Dear Commissioners: SheShe alsoalso hasha some ongoing recovery from the OwyheeOwyhee Initiative-relatedInitiativ Soda Fire. After a considerable fiamount dent that of asthought I reach and my deliberation, 12-year anniversary I have made as your the decisionCounty Treasurer to resign onfrom Oct. my position as Owyheefi ce Countyis in a great Treasurer place, effective and the capableOct. 20, staff 2017. is Thisin place was to not assure an easy it continues. decision to It issues sheshe wantswants to focus Richards would have been make, but I am con on,on, Richards said.s up for re-election in the May 3, 2017, that the of fi ce, procedures and service at a local level, but “I“I planplan to ccontinue primary. Her successor will has been an incredibly great 12 years working with the fellow elected of and serving the taxpayers and residents of Owyhee County. workingworking on Owyhee have to run to retain the seat. CountyCounty issuesis in — JPB I have considered it an honor, privilege, and pleasure to work for the people of Owyhee County. I have been able to not only work to improve the of I have been able to work on state and national levels for our county and other rural communities along the way. I have worked to assure the investments and accounts of our county are secure and GOP committee will earning well for the County and that they will continue to do so. We have brought the ability to pay online and use credit cards in each of the different county departments. fi ll the remainder suggest Richards’ I plan to continue working on Owyhee County issues in other capacities, and this was a key part of the decision to put my resignation forward at this time. I am looking forward to being able to successor to BOCC spend time working with my family as the Soda Fire rehab continues; spendingfi ned timeby Idaho with Code. my two wonderful grandchildren and my Mom; and also continuingfi ce for almost to work 12 on years the andissues with for that Owyhee has the full Owyhee Any interested candidate can County that my knowledge and ability allow. fi ll the duties of the position as de County Trea- email a letter of intent to apply surer Brenda for the position and a resume I am recommending Annette Dygert to be appointed as Owyhee County Treasurer to of my term. Annette has been in the Treasurer’s of Richard’s to Eric Beus at remoteeb@ knowledge, capability and skills to ful impending yahoo.com. fi cials. resigna- The committee will select Again, it has been an honor and pleasure to have served the citizens of this great County and serve tion has some from the pool of nomi- with my fellow elected of added nees and make an appointment Respectfully Submitted, a little some- recommendation to the Board thing extra to the next of County Commissioners. Republican Central Committee Richards has recommended Brenda Richards meeting. the appointment of her deputy, Owyhee County Treasurer The committee will meet at Annette Dygert. 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, the With his wife’s position as 12th anniversary of Richards’ an applicant, Central Com- appointment to the county mittee chair Shawn Dygert position. said he will hand over the The meeting takes place chairmanship of that portion of CLC starts in Homedale today inside Courtroom 1 of the next month’s meeting to Beus Owyhee County Courthouse or another precinct committee The Christian Life Club Wednesday that school is in bus to the elementary school, in Murphy. representative. (CLC) will start another session. At a recent meeting, while elementary school- year of programs today at organizers decided to shorten age participants will meet in First Presbyterian Church of the session each week by 15 front of the school at 420 W. Homedale. minutes after it was originally Washington Ave. All students Brush fi re breaks out Information about the announced the program would will walk as a group to the First program’s locale reported in end at 5:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church, which is The Owyhee Avalanche last Participants will hear Bible located at 320 N. 6th St. W., near Sommercamp again week was incorrect. stories, learn Bible verses, play near the southwest corner of the Another brush fi re has visited because the fi re was on private The after-school program games and enjoy refreshments elementary school campus. the area near the Port of Entry ground, Bowman said. is open to kindergarteners during the non-denominational Parents are responsible for south of Marsing. The deeded pasture is owned through sixth-graders. program. All faiths are transportation home from the Owyhee County Sheriff’s by ranchers deeply affected by The program will meet welcome. church. Chief Deputy Lynn Bowman the Soda Fire in 2015. from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. each Middle schoolers will ride the For more information, call said less than three acres The Bureau of Land Mary Sonke at (208) 337- burned when a fire ignited Management Boise District Marsing 4757, Marcy Hibbs at (208) before 5 p.m. on Saturday. fi re crew also arrived because 353-6024 or the Friends church The Marsing Fire Department the fi re crept onto public land Gun Show at (208) 337-3464. was initially dispatched before it was extinguished. 4BUVSEBZ 4FQUFNCFStBNQN 4VOEBZ 0DUPCFStBNQN American Legion Hall 126 N. Bruneau Hwy., Marsing, Idaho 5"#-&4 *816$0081,7,21%$55(/66&23(6&2//(&7,%/(6 %5$66&2,16:$7&+(6.1,9(6&21&(66,216 $GPLVVLRQ$GXOWV6HQLRUV 2YHU 8QGHU)UHHLIDFFRPSDQLHGE\DGXOW 3ULFHLQFOXGHVRQHUDIÀHWLFNHW IRU+HQU\/HYHU$FWLRQ :LQQHUPXVWEHRUROGHU 1R/RDGHG:HDSRQV$OORZHGRQ3UHPLVHV6HFXULW\3URYLGHG'XULQJWKH6KRZ 6SRQVRUHGE\$PHULFDQ/HJLRQ3RVW Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Page 7

The Ranch, Part II During my childhood visits to the Ranch, I remember the adults seemed to enjoy Reminiscing themselves quite a bit also. There was always a horseshoe Owyhee game with real horseshoes memories pulled out of a pile of old worn-out shoes. I remember by lots of betting and cursing as Terry the games went on late into the Simon afternoon. A few cases of Oly might have contributed to the atmosphere. new home on the Ranch, so eerie glow on the fl oor. One of the wildest sights I the old house was not in use. We later figured out the saw was one afternoon after The fi rst night there about 2 mystery of the light but not Young Terry Simon shows off the fi rst fi sh he ever caught. horseshoes and beer one of o’clock in the morning, I was the footsteps and door. The Of course, the adventure unfolded at the Ranch. the men paid the teenagers woken up by the sounds of house had an old propane to throw another adult into itself out. a few adventures before the kitchen door opening and refrigerator and its pilot the creek. There were a lot If an overnight stay was in adulthood got us. One Friday someone walking around. light was still on. The only of big kids, teenagers, around the cards for the Ranch, the night before we were to go to There was no light except explanation I could fi gure out at that time, and they took grownups would stay up most the Ranch, we enjoyed a little for a very faint glow on the for the presence in the house it as a challenge to get that of the night playing fi ve-card too many Olys of our own. fl oor. I never heard anyone was Uncle Dib coming in to man in the creek. He was not Townsend pinochle. I once The next morning, my folks leave and the glow was there get a cool drink or late-night very happy with the situation slept on an old couch in the woke us up and made us go until daylight. I asked my snack out of the fridge. and fought like crazy. I did living room next to the big to the Ranch whether we felt friends if they had been in I have many more learn that a dozen or so table with all the grownups good or not. After that trip, the kitchen and they both memories of the ranch, but I teenage boys and girls can trying to get rich with their the Ranch just didn’t have said no, but they had heard will stop and challenge other pretty much take down the nickel-and-dime bets. No one the appeal it used to. the door and footsteps. They, family members to share toughest cowboy. It really got much sleep that night. Years later, after a four- as I, never heard the door some of theirs. got exciting when the fellow When I was old enough to year stint in the Navy and open and close for someone who got thrown in the creek learn the game, I joined in working for the Idaho Air to leave though. — Terry Simon was paid the teenagers to throw and quickly realized how you National Guard, I decided At breakfast, I asked Vernon raised in Homedale, and the man who employed them could get hooked on it. to start deer hunting again at if he came to the house last his family has deep roots in into the creek. I watched at After I graduated from the Ranch. My great uncle night and he said, “No. Why Owyhee County. For more least six full-grown men get Homedale High School, I Dib had passed away, and my would I go over there in the information on submitting drug down to the creek for spent the summer in Nebraska uncle Vernon Kershner had middle of the night?” My your memories of Owyhee a bath that afternoon. The haying for a friend’s family bought the place. He allowed thoughts were if someone country for the Reminiscing most amazing part was there who had just moved there. a couple Guard friends and I did come in they would have feature, call (208) 337-4681, were no hard feelings after After haying, he and I to sleep in the old house; he used a fl ashlight because it ext. 102 or email jon@ this melee finally played returned to Homedale for and his wife Bonnie had a was very dark except for the owyheeavalanche.com. Helping youth manage stress in their busy lives When one family mem- as 4-H can be a great way to feelings of powerlessness, need. For example, going to ber experiences stress, all build relationships and find creating a daily to-do list bed and getting up at the same members social support. Youth with a can help youth regain some time each day, turning off are affected. decrease in weight over a short history of depression, anxiety, control. Creating a family electronic devices before try- Although period or suicidal ideation can be at routine is also a good idea ing to sleep, limiting physical youth may In young children, look for an increased risk if they lack and can include activities such activity four hours before bed, experience changes in behavior such as an positive stress-management as family game night, eating or using the bed only for sleep- stress, the increase in aggression, crying, skills. dinner together each night, or ing (i.e., not doing homework develop- or fear. scheduling a time for weekly or using the computer while ment of In teens, be aware of in- Stress management check-ins to assess how every- sitting in bed). positive creased hostility, an extreme techniques for youth one is feeling. There may be times when coping strat- desire for isolation from friends Stress can have lasting im- Eat healthy and maintain professional assistance is nec- egies among Janelle Thompson and family, or loss of interest in pacts on a youth’s physical physical activity. A healthy essary. If stress appears long- youth can reduce their person- activities they used to enjoy. and mental health, but there diet and consistent exercise term, or youth indicate they al stress while also decreasing Becomes forgetful or has are many techniques that help not only improve physical might be thinking of hurting the strain felt by other family more diffi culty concentrating manage the anxiety related to wellness, but also improve themselves, contact a mental members. Sleeping problems; night- stress. mental health. Scheduling a health professional in your mares Make relaxation a prior- consistent time for exercise area such as a counselor, thera- Recognizing Mood changes (e.g., irrita- ity. Youth today have multiple (e.g., every morning) increases pist, or psychologist. stress in youth bility, sadness, anxiety) demands on their time. While the likelihood that exercise Some stress is inevitable. High-risk behaviors (e.g., limited social interaction can will become a habit. Reduc- — Janelle Thompson is the However, when stressors are drugs, alcohol, shoplifting, be a risk factor for stress, too ing the amount of caffeine in University of Idaho Owyhee chronic or pile up, youth may truancy) many social obligations can youths’ diet can also help limit County Extension 4-H coordi- become overwhelmed. Stress also be stressful. With a de- feelings of anxiety as caffeine nator. For more information, can lead to several physical Risk factors manding schedule, youth may can increase agitation and you can reach Thompson at the and mental outcomes includ- for youth stress lack opportunities for self-care. inhibit sleep. U of I Owyhee County Exten- ing: Youth with certain character- Help them fi nd some time for Develop healthy sleeping sion Offi ce at (208) 896-4104 An increase in physical ill- istics or living in certain envi- relaxing activities. habits. Lack of sleep can be a or [email protected]. The ness such as stomachaches or ronments can be at a greater Develop a schedule. Stress symptom of stress, but it can offi ce is located at 238 W. 8th headaches risk for developing stress. In- often develops or intensifi es also intensify feelings of stress. Ave. W., in Marsing. Source: Noticeable change in weight; volvement in school activities because of a feeling of be- Some simple techniques can iGrow.org, South Dakota State either a signifi cant increase or or community activities such ing out of control. To combat help youth get the rest they University Extension Page 8 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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A prescribed burn postponed nited by helicopter and ground driving. unhurt when he drove a 2001 Steele was driving a 2008 during a wet spring will be resources over a two- to three- Owyhee County Sheriff’s Chevrolet Prizm into some Ford Mustang. carried out later this month day period with subsequent deputies made all the cattails on the side of the road. • Another man accused of southeast of Jordan Valley. mop-up and patrol occurring misdemeanor arrests in the Grand View Fire volunteers misdemeanor excessive DUI, The Bureau of Land Man- for several days. Bruneau area, and each man found the man at the resort, 26-year-old Stephen Tichacek- agement plans to focus the The public can expect to had a blood-alcohol content Bowman said. 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The BAC was more than three and failing to make notifi cation in Bruneau. place in the last week of the BLM encourages visitors to times higher than the limit. of an accident. 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Anyone interested in serv- shelves and additional com- button opener; $900 “My age and my health are ing can call the library at (208) puters are in the future for the The requested items total the reasons why I’m getting 337-4228 for more informa- Homedale Public Library in approximately $11,200, but out,” Grooms said. “I hate to tion. Fiscal Year 2018. with the grant amount she has go, but I’m getting to a point Grooms had some advice During last week’s library some wiggle room. that I can’t see.” for whoever follows in her board meeting, administra- “I just got online and did She has served on the library footsteps: tor Sharla Jensen told board quick searches for the dol- board for the past 6½ years. “Just pay attention to what members that she has secured lar amounts, so hopefully my Grooms said being part of Carolyn Grooms they’re talking about at the an $11,700 grant from To- amounts are good,” Jensen the board was a natural fi t for of the fi rst book she read, “I meetings,” Grooms said. “Try gether Treasure Valley. said. her. Married Adventure” by Osa to be as involved as you’re Jensen will receive the After sending the email, “I’m an avid reader. I’m all Johnson. smart enough to be.” grant check today during the Jensen didn’t immediately for libraries, and I’m really for The book also marked the She also had a message for philanthropic organization’s hear back from Together Trea- library expansion,” she said. beginning of her relationship board chair Dawn Whitney. monthly board meeting in sure Valley. “If we could just get this thing with the Homedale Public “I love her to death,” Boise. “I thought, ‘OK, it’s not started.” Library. Grooms borrowed Grooms said. “She’s been a The organization involv- something they’re interested She said securing a potential “I Married Adventure” when good chairman of the board, a ing 20 area companies was in doing,’ ” Jensen said. “Then $100,000 donation for the ex- the town’s library was housed good board member, and she founded last year, and has a month later I pulled up my pansion effort was her biggest in its original location — the was a good bowling partner, funded several community- email at home and I saw the accomplishment while serving white wood frame building too.” based projects. letter saying, ‘Congratula- the board. The gift from the that now sits behind the exist- Grooms and Whitney met Jensen said she received an tions, you’ve been selected.’ family of former board mem- ing facility on West Owyhee while bowling years before email from a Together Trea- ” ber Gypsy Jackson is contin- Avenue. either started serving on the sure Valley representative Jensen will deposit the gent on landing a Community Grooms has an idea about library board. asking about any potential li- check on Oct. 1, and the li- Development Block Grant for what the future of the library Neither of the old friends brary improvement projects. brary will have all of FY 18 to the new building, which would should look like and sound could recollect whom Grooms “The only thing I thought of spend the money. also be named for Gypsy. like — roomy and quiet. replaced on the board in March was that I wish we could fi x Her fi rst priority is the two After next month, Grooms “A huge place where there 2010. up this old library a little bit bookshelves for children’s knows how she’ll be using can be meetings, and people “Dawn and I went through — get new carpet and some books to match existing book- her time that would have been can sit and read, and special that and tried to remember,” different things,” Jensen said. shelves in that section of the spent on board business. rooms for the kids because Grooms said. “But Dawn She had asked for $12,000 library. “More reading. I have to now there’s noise,” Grooms came out to my house and to purchase the following Besides the planned im- have a book all the time,” she said. asked me if I was interested items: provements to the 37-year-old said. “I love to read. I started Her fellow board members in being on the board. I said, • Two children’s book- building, proponents are sup- reading when I was 10 years said they would start thinking ‘I’ve wondered for years how shelves; $1,500 posed to fi le another Idaho old.” about who might be a good re- to get on the board.’ ” • Four computer carrels; Community Development She still remembers the title placement for Grooms. — SC $3,000 Block Grant application in • Two computers; $2,000 hopes of building a 3,600- • New carpeting; $3,000 square-foot, standalone addi- without labor, $3,800 includ- tion to the existing library. Call: 208-337-7132 ing labor — SC Story Time scarecrow themed “The Plumber You Boys and girls can have buds with embroidery thread. fun with scarecrows at the The 4 p.m. program is open Know and Trust” Homedale Public Library. to all boys and girls ages 10- Children attending Story 17. Owned and operated by the Overall family since 1982 Time at 10:15 a.m. on Friday “Kids can bring their own will hear a reading of “The earbuds, and the embroidery “We treat your home with respect and care. We are plumbing Scarecrow’s Hat” by Ken thread is provided by the li- Brown. brary,” McMichael said. service specialists... and we guarantee our workmanship 100%” “The Secret Life of Figgy The library is open from Mustardo” by Marsha Chall 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Do You Have One of These 5 Problems Now? will also be read. through Wednesday, from 1 Library youth services co- p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, from Blocked Sewer/Drain Line. 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Call: 208-337-7132 www.puzzlemadnessusa.com Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Page 11 From page 1 Church car show organizers √ Hurricane: Hat fundraiser underway are still people that have eight “People let everything that we know are needed expect up to 200 vehicles to 12 feet of water in their slide: color, religion or poli- by these families,” she said. The Homedale Assembly of center fundraiser. homes. We are just thankful to tics,” Bush said. “They get “Some of the needs are very God Church’s third annual car Pastor Ivar Moore said he’s be alive and thankful to help rid of that, and it’s just, ‘Hey. minimal, and some people show will be held from 10 a.m. expecting up to 200 cars, our neighbors.” There’s another human that need a whole new house and to 3 p.m., on Saturday at Bette motorcycles, trucks, and Bush explained that she needs help.’ ” everything in it.” Uda City Park. tractors at the fundraiser, as lives on a higher elevation in A “Hat Week” fundraiser A gofundme.com page has Vehicle owners can register compared to just 54 last year. the city than many other resi- running through Thursday in also been set up for people to their rides for the show from Chili, hot dogs, and onion dents, but the homes of some the Marsing School District is help with the MSD fundraiser. 9 a.m. to noon. The entry fee rings will be available for of her neighbors did see storm gathering money for families In addition to sending mon- is $10. Awards will be handed purchase at the event. damage. in need after Hurricane Har- ey, Marsing Elementary stu- out at 2:30 p.m. Contact Moore at (208) 412- Bush works for Workplace vey. dents are making cards to send The car show is free to 2946 for more information on Solutions, an offi ce furniture Students can pay $1 per day to hurricane victims. the public. Food also will be the Refuge youth center or the company. to wear a hat at school. Dis- Bush wasn’t surprised that available as part of the youth car show. Her offi ce was also spared trict policy prohibits hats to be Marsing folks want to lend a by the hurricane. worn inside school buildings, hand to people they’ve never “But we do have some but they are allowed during the met. √ Refuge: Family pulls off phone issues going on because fundraiser — if the individual “It made me proud to know of the hurricane,” Bush said. student makes a donation. that it doesn’t matter how far “They’re still trying to get Bush’s co-worker, Kris- away it is,” Bush said. “The much of old church’s retrofi t lines mended.” ten Lyons, gave her the idea, community of Marsing always Downstairs would provide appliances. Additionally, it had Bush said she knows about which was passed along to helps out where they can help an area for kids to safely become necessary to replace 10 people who either lost ev- Marsing Elementary School out.” congregate, play games and the furnace. erything in the storm, or had librarian Megan Astorquia. For more information on the socialize. The Moores have done most severe damage done to their “I’m still tied very much to fundraiser, call the elementary A large part of the proceeds of the renovations themselves, home. She doesn’t know any- my hometown of Marsing,” school at (208) 896-4111, ext. from Saturday’s fundraiser with the help of volunteers. one who was injured or killed Bush said. “I’ve heard from a 4 or contact Astorquia at mas- are to go to much-needed They estimate it could be by Harvey. lot of people asking how they [email protected]. replacement windows and to up to three years before all This wasn’t the fi rst hurri- can help. I just said, ‘Here’s “The smallest amount of have air conditioning installed appropriate changes to the cane Bush has dealt with. She an idea I heard from a friend. care means the world to peo- in the Refuge. center have been made, the also made it through Rita in Maybe we could try to get it ple down here,” Bush said. During the dog days of pastor’s wife, Suzanne Moore, 2005 and Ike three years later. rolling in Marsing.’ ” “Just kids taking fi ve minutes summer, it has been necessary said. But Bush said surviving Bush said she returns to her to draw something, you don’t for the kids to gather in the The hope is to have real Hurricane Harvey was a “life hometown several times a year know how much that lifts church proper. community involvement in lesson.” to visit her mother, Stella, and people’s spirits down here. It’s The youth center has already the Refuge. “This has taught a lot of brother, Shaun. the little things that matter the seen some improvements, “We’re hoping to open up people, including myself, that Money gathered during the most.” including replaced toilets and doors for some people,” said things are just things,” she fundraiser will be sent directly — SC new tile in the bathrooms. Pastor Moore. “That’s what said. “As long as you have to Workplace Solutions. In as- Changes have been made to this is. It’s for the community. your life, your health, your sociation with other Houston the kitchen area, including It’s not for the Homedale friends and your family. It all design fi rms, Bush’s company Buy it, sell it, new cabinets and donated Assembly of God.” comes into perspective when has adopted approximately trade it, rent it... you go through something like 100 families affected by the this.” storm. in the MHS Homecoming Bush added that she was Bush said people are request- amazed by how people came ing a wide variety of items. Classifieds! Week starts Monday together after the storm. “We’re just collecting things Marsing High School Homecoming events will students will meet as their also include dress-up days, a respective classes this week powderpuff game, all-class Brighten Your to plan for Homecoming. tug-of-war, bonfi re, a parade Homecoming week starts on Thursday and fi reworks Monday. following Friday’s football Smiles this Fall! Homecoming royalty will game. be crowned Friday night All events and other details before the varsity football will be fi nalized this week. game against New Plymouth. Read next week’s edition of Kickoff is 7 p.m. at the MHS The Owyhee Avalanche for football fi eld. more details. Cleaning, Cornerstone Equine Exam & $ Medical Service X-Rays 79 Madison Seamans vÀÊÕÃÕÀi`Ê«>ÌiÌÃ]ÊÊ>LÃiViÊvÊ«iÀ`Ì>Ê`Ãi>Ãi® MS DVM ``Ê/iiÌ Ê7 Ìi}Ê t)PVS.PCJMF Emergency Service vÀÊÞÊfÎt t4FSWJOH5SFBTVSF7BMMFZ t.PCJMF93BZ Se Habla Español and Ultrasound Dr. Jeppe Owyhee Family Dental Center 208-337-4383 [email protected] ÊÊÊ££xÊ-°Ê >ÊÊUÊi`>i www.owyheefamilydental.com Page 12 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Homedale High’s Homecoming Dist. 23A Rep. Zito hype heightens at midweek makes stop in Marsing Second Amendment rights statutes, but she doesn’t think Grand marshal Sheila Matteson Between 12:50 p.m. and were one of the topics during they are strong enough. 2:30 p.m. today, the classes a state legislator’s open house “Last year, I had a bill, I’m to lead parade this afternoon will be in the gym for the bulk at the Phipps-Watson Marsing going to try to run it again of their spirit competitions. American Legion Community this year, that has stand your Today is a busy day for Burks Each class also will earn Center last week. ground,” she said. “It also has Homedale High School students • King — Tony Baltierrez, points for the creativity of their Rep. Christy Zito (R-Ham- civil liability protection for engaged in Homecoming Ian Beckman and Jeremy Homecoming fl oats. mett) is in the middle of a homeowners, so if someone activities. Bell More points can be earned two-year term serving Dist. comes into your home, you They’ve already endured a • Junior princess and for dress-up day participation. 23, Seat A in the Idaho House have the right to defend your- couple of days of wacky dress- prince — Monique Hernandez Monday was Senior Citizen of Representatives. self and your property.” up, but the spirit competition and Thane Granden Day, and Tuesday was Although she has held Her proposed legislation kicks into high gear before the • Sophomore princess and Mathletes vs. Athletes Day. Mountain Home town halls never got a hearing in the parade, powder puff, Snake prince — Juliette Larzelier Today is Duo/Squad Day, each month since the legisla- House State Affairs Commit- Dance and bon fi re tonight. and Spencer Fisher and Thursday is Red and White tive session ended, Sept. 12 tee, which needed to sign off The parade pushes off at • Freshman princess and Spirit Day. marked her fi rst visit to Owyhee on the bill to send it to the full 2:50 p.m., and the procession prince — Kaitlyn Missamore The dance theme is “Dance of County. Zito said she has had House. will make its way west down and Milo Mertz the Decades,” which dovetails diffi culty fi nding suitable loca- Parshley also asked if there Owyhee Avenue before The king and queen will with the hall decoration tions to hold an open house in is anything that can be done returning east to the high be crowned Friday night in competition. Homedale or Marsing. for Ammon Bundy, the Em- school down Idaho Avenue. conjunction with the football Each class was assigned Speaking to about 24 peo- mett rancher who is still be- Grand marshal Sheila team’s 3A Snake River Valley hallways to decorate in themes ple, Zito said she is in the hind bars for allegedly lead- Matteson will lead the parade. conference season opener of the decades: process of setting up an open ing armed men in the 2016 Other attractions include the against Weiser. • Class of 2021 (freshmen) house next month at The occupation of the Malheur HHS marching band, the The volleyball team’s — 1920s and ’30s in the Sandbar Café with a Cause in National Wildlife Refuge. fire department, high school conference match against Science wing Marsing. “I would chain myself to cheerleaders, royalty candidates, Parma, originally scheduled • Class of 2020 (sophomores) Last week, Zito didn’t bring the jail door if I could,” Zito class fl oats, the football team, an for Thursday on the road, has — ’40s and ’50s in the Math any particular topic to speak said. “We just have to let the Idaho Department of Fish and been switched to the HHS wing on. process do its thing. Right Game vehicle and Homedale gymnasium. • Class of 2019 (juniors) “We usually just make a now there’s just not a whole Ambulance. The powder puff game — ’60s and ’70s in the Staff circle, have cookies and talk lot we can do.” Homecoming royalty will be played at 6:30 p.m. Lounge hall about what we’re thinking Another question from the candidates include: at Deward Bell Stadium with • Class of 2018 (seniors) and what the issues are,” Zito audience was about how to • Queen — Allison Shenk, the Snake Dance and bon fi re — ’80s and ’90s in the said. avoid having bills die without Gabby Martell and Ashley afterward. Cafeteria hall Barbara Parshley of the getting a hearing. Sunny Slope area in Canyon Zito said there has been County northeast of Mars- talk of legislation that would ing asked about Agenda 21, mandate a hearing for any bill TIME TO CHECK a non-binding, voluntarily that has fi ve Republican co- implemented action plan of sponsors and fi ve Democratic the United Nations regarding co-sponsors. YOUR LIGHTING sustainable development. “You just have to get a hear- Zito said the issue illus- ing on the bill,” she said. FOR THE trates the dangers of adopting Don Bowman of Homedale policies that don’t originate in talked to Zito about what role the U.S. faith plays for a state repre- SEASON. “We just need to be really, sentative. really careful,” she said. “I “Don’t think for one minute don’t think I would support that there’s not a lot of time an international child support spent praying,” Zito said. “I law either. Because we need couldn’t do this if I didn’t. At to make sure we stay sover- every one of my committees, I eign. If we start to allow these always pray.” little international aspects into Zito also told attendees how our laws, I think that’s a dan- important it is for her to hear We have lamp options that will save you money and gerous step.” from Owyhee County voters Marsing-area resident Toni on proposed legislation. enhance the safety and security of your home. Schaefer addressed the Cas- “Opinions are always wel- tle Doctrine, which Zito has come,” Zito said. “I will try One-on-one customer service • Expert advice Friendly, knowledgeable staff backed to help protect the to get through every bill that Quality products • Huge selections • Low, everyday pricing rights of folks who are pro- I can. I get through most of tecting themselves against them, but you can’t sometimes home invaders. read them in depth enough Zito said Idaho does have (and) there’s something you some “stand your ground” might miss.” — SC

824 Caldwell Blvd • Nampa, Idaho (208) 466-7807 Monday-Friday 8:00-7:00 • Saturday 8:00-5:30 • Sunday 9:00-4:30 www.GroverElectric.com Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Page 13 City of Wilder to house Man allegedly brings pot to jail A Homedale man faces a Upon searching Nix as he the responding deputy spotted Marsing’s stray dogs felony after jailers allegedly entered the jail after 1 a.m. an erratic driving pattern on The City of Marsing is fol- ously took strays to the Idaho found marijuana as they on Sept. 12, personnel found Franklin Street. lowing in the footsteps of Humane Society in Boise. brought him into custody. in the man’s pocket a plastic Ruiz and his passenger, Homedale to deal with stray “That’s the only place that Rocky Nix, 50, was being bag and marijuana with a total Holly Sager, 43, of Caldwell dogs, and could save money will take strays from Owyhee brought to the Owyhee County weight of about 2 grams. were arrested for felony drug in the process. County,” Gibson said. “They Jail in Murphy after his arrest Nix has been charged with a possession after the OCSO drug During last week’s meet- charge us $30.” during a traffi c stop on a string felony because he was brining dog alerted to the vehicle. ing, the Marsing City Council Information on how much of misdemeanors. contraband into a county jail. Ruiz was been charged signed off on a new contract money Marsing has spent on The charges included The man is due in court on with felony possession of with the City of Wilder. taking dogs to the Idaho Hu- marijuana possession, Tuesday for a preliminary prescription drugs and City maintenance supervi- mane Society over the years paraphernalia possession, hearing. misdemeanors for failure to sor Phillip Gibson explained was not provided by City Hall driving without privileges and • Two Caldwell residents purchase a driver’s license how the deal will work each by press time. failure to maintain liability have been charged with felonies and carrying an open container time a dog is housed in Wild- Marsing Mayor James Ferdi- insurance. after methamphetamine and of alcohol in the vehicle. er’s kennels. nand said the new deal should Sheriff’s Chief Deputy prescription drugs were found He remained behind bars Stray dogs would be trans- help the city save some mon- Lynn Bowman said a county during a traffi c stop in Marsing Monday. ported either by Gibson or ey that would have been spent deputy was bringing Nix to early Friday morning. Sager, who bonded out, faces city code enforcement of- on gasoline. jail on behalf of Homedale Bowman said 50-year-old a felony methamphetamine fi cer Harvey Gist, who for- “So instead of going 80 Police, which was the original Fidencio Ruiz was stopped in possession charge. merly worked for the City of miles roundtrip, we can go arresting agency. a gray 2007 Ford Taurus after — JPB Homedale in the same capac- 25 miles roundtrip and spend ity. $10 more,” Ferdinand said. “I ATV ride to help “We would deliver it to think it’s a good deal.” Wilder. They charge us $40 Homedale has been tak- county search per dog,” Gibson said. “They ing stray dogs to Wilder for house the dog for fi ve days. years. Within those fi ve days, if the The contract with Wilder and rescue team owner comes forward wanting was approved after being re- Owyhee County Search and Rescue the dog, we would collect our viewed by city attorney Paul will benefi t from an ATV fun ride this fees from the owner. If after J. Fitzer. weekend at Hemingway Butte. fi ve days, and nobody comes Gibson also gave a report ATV, UTV and motorcycle riders 18 for it, (the dog) becomes the on what his crews have been and older are invited to participate in the property of the City of Wild- working on during the past few Canyon County ATV Club event sponsored er.” weeks. The projects included by Birds of Prey Motorsports. Dogs that are not claimed spraying for mosquitoes and The entry fee is $10, and there will be will be taken to the West weeds, repairs to irrigation in- prizes and music. A silent auction will Valley Humane Society in frastructure, and other regular be held Saturday, and donations will Caldwell. maintenance work. be accepted for the county Search and The City of Marsing previ- — SC Rescue. Car, chili champs crowned Friday is reserved for set up and Boise resident Ben Kennedy stirs his Straight camping. Homedale H.S. to host Six chili during Saturday’s Two Rivers Park The fun run takes place Saturday. Celebration cook-off in Adrian. Chili Chili Bang Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the Bang won the cook-off and People’s Choice, and course is 30 miles and suitable for college fair Monday Area 51 won for best theme. Nearly 40 cars were beginners. A college and career fair Opportunities, Fast Forward on display as part of the Classics on the Grass Breakfast on Sunday is followed by will coincide with Homedale and more. show and shine. Daryl DeGranez of Boise won top an easy ride. High School’s parent-teacher The event will last two hours prize in the car with a 1958 Chevrolet Impala. For more information, visit ccatvclub. conferences Monday. inside the school library, 203 wixsite.com/canyoncountyatvclub. The conferences go from E. Idaho Ave. 4:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. A pizza dinner will be served At 5 p.m., representatives at 6 p.m., and a presentation Same-Day Appointments from Idaho’s colleges and for college-bound students in RIGHT THE CARE Health & Wellness Exams Treasure Valley Community ninth through 12th grade will be College in Ontario, Ore., will held. A presentation in Spanish AT THE RIGHT TIME Flu Shots be on hand for the fair. also will be available. There also will be details For more information, on TriO, Gear-Up, AVID, contact Debbie Flaming at The Clinic The Clinic Idaho Digital Learning dfl aming@homedaleschools. Academy (IDLA), Advanced org or (208) 337-4613. at Wilder at Parma (208) 482-7430 (208) 722-5147 124 5th Street 307 Grove Street 7 RIVERS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday 8AM to 5 PM FEEDER SALE 45%3$!9 /#4/"%2s.//. at the Emmett Saleyard Site 73ALESYARD2D %MMETT CUSTOMER APPRECIATION BBQ Karen Bean Daniel Allen, DO Kristine Kingery FNP Supervising Physician PA-C /#4/"%2s!- 3!,%4)-% Wilder & Parma FEEDER SPECIALS FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH check our website for details on upcoming sales. www.7riverslivestock.com westvalleymedicalgroup.com %MAILRIVERS QWESTOFlCENETs Page 14 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 PPageage 1155 P Pageage 2200 Trojans’ football road Jordan Valley upsets trip ends in loss Avalanche Sports Adrian volleyball

Ropers hope road to World Series goes through Homedale Badiola Arena will be buzzing with Oct. 1 at the indoor facility on U.S. place from Dec. 10 to Dec. 16. The entry fee for each qualifi er is roping action next weekend. Highway 95 in Homedale. Badiola Sign-up starts at 1 p.m., on Sept. 29, $150 per roper. Cash prizes and saddles The Priefert Manufacturing- Arena has played host to qualifi ers in with roping beginning an hour later. will be up for grabs in the events. sponsored World Series of Team previous years, too. Registration will be at 8 a.m., Sept. For more information, contact Roping (WSTR) qualifi ers will be held Top ropers will make the fi eld for 30 and Oct. 1, with roping starting at 9 Ben Tibbitts at (208) 681-2268, or from Friday, Sept. 29 through Sunday, the WSTR Finale XII, which takes a.m. both days. [email protected]. Trojans plunder Pirates to open SRV volleyball A dominant game at the net carried Homedale High School to a victory in its conference volleyball opener. Amaya Carter was active in the fi rst two lines all night in a 25-11, 25-10, 25-14 win over Payette. The Trojans (4-2 overall, 1-0 in the 3A Snake River Valley conference) ended the week on a four-match winning streak. A junior hitter, Carter led the Trojans with 11 kills and 12 digs during the 3A Snake River Valley conference match on the Trojans’ fl oor. Senior hitter Ashley Burks racked up eight kills. Juniors Sophie Nash (three blocks) and Paige Carter (two blocks) led the net defense. Nash engineered the offense with 35 assists and two aces. Allison Shenk also had a pair of perfect serves to go with Rupert cowboy captures Bruneau Round-Up Calcutta six digs. Tegan Nevarez of Rupert holds on during a stock saddle bronc go-round during the weekend’s 34th annual Bruneau Lauryn Fisher chimed in with Round-Up. Nevarez had a 78-point ride to win the overall and then backed it up by winning the Calcutta in a ride-off. For nine digs, while Paige Carter full results, see Page 21. Photo by Sandy Black had six digs and four kills. –– See Volleyball, page 15 Antelopes just miss 400 yards rushing, blast Badgers seconds left in the quarter. century mark by three yards. also caught fi ve balls for 94 Powder Valley falls as Davis, Muñoz Bond churned out a pair The Antelopes rolled up yards receiving. each top 100 yards on the ground of rushing TDs in the fourth 398 rushing yards, and they Kirk Eiguren led the Adrian/ quarter, running 19 yards for averaged 8.9 yards per play. Jordan Valley defense with 11 Junior Zeke Quintero scored Bond scored two touchdowns the fi rst and racing 51 yards Powder Valley ran 61 plays solo tackles and seven assists, touchdowns about 4½ minutes apiece to close out the for the Antelopes’ fi nal score (a dozen more than its guest) including 5.5 tackles for loss. apart to spark Adrian/Jordan Antelopes’ scoring. of the game. but was outgained in total Muñoz had seven solo tackles Valley’s high school football Quintero caught a 28-yard Noah Price (two yards) and yardage, 436-314. and seven assists, while Andy victory Friday. touchdown pass from Chase TJ Davis (57 yards) had fi rst- The Badgers were nailed for Walker counted 2.5 TFL among The Antelopes (3-0 overall) Fillmore about midway through quarter rushing touchdowns to 125 yards on 16 penalties, and his eight stops (fi ve solo, six trounced Powder Valley, 44-12, the third quarter. put Adrian in front, 16-0. committed three turnovers. assists). Price added fi ve solo in a non-league game played in He then picked off Badgers Davis had 170 yards on 11 Dawson Smith led Powder tackles and four assists. North Powder, Ore. quarterback Dominique Grendé carries (15.5 yards per carry), Valley with 129 yards rushing, The Antelopes have a week Adrian/Jordan Valley owned and raced into the end zone for and Eduardo Muñoz added and nearly half of that came on off before their 1A High Desert a 16-6 halftime lead before a defensive touchdown and a 113 yards. Bond carried the a 62-yard scoring run with 2½ League opener on the road in Quintero and sophomore Wade 30-6 lead with 2 minutes, 22 ball three times and missed the minutes left in the game. He Crane on Friday, Sept. 29. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Page 15 Sports Trojans can’t recover from West Jefferson’s fast start Homedale opens 3A SRV on Friday season Friday with a Home- play as consistently as we did with 3½ minutes left in the coming showdown against the past weekend (a 55-12 third quarter. with Homecoming vs. Weiser Weiser (1-3), which battled in drubbing of Vale, Ore.), and Matlock had his fi rst domi- a 14-7 loss to Baker, Ore., on against a good team our effort nant game at a new position, The home team piled up road trip. The Panthers needed Friday. just wasn’t enough.” catching all six balls thrown touchdowns early, but still just four plays to run out the West Jefferson scored Homedale’s defense prevent- his way for 123 yards and had to hold on when two high- clock and end the Trojans’ five touchdowns against a ed the Panthers from capital- three touchdowns. He had 93 scoring offenses col- three-game winning Homedale defense that izing on one turnover yards after the catch, and his lided in Terreton. streak. had surrendered only when — after just three longest play was a 41-yard Although early West Jefferson (3-1) 40 points in its first plays — Max Mertz scoring strike from Uranga for mistakes created a scored on each of its three games. fell on a fumble. Homedale’s fi rst TD. three-touchdown def- fi rst four possessions, West Jefferson Twelve plays and The teams combined for icit, Homedale High cashing in on junior rolled into its date with 82 yards later, Mason more than 650 yards total of- School still had life Drew Deal’s intercep- Homedale after win- Kincheloe scored on fense with West Jefferson pil- late in Saturday’s 35- tion for a 14-0 lead then ning a 63-47 shootout a 5-yard run that cut ing up 286 yards on the ground. 27 non-conference loss gaining a 21-6 edge af- with Teton. West Jefferson’s lead Homedale managed just 37 to West Jefferson. ter holding Homedale Trojans quarter- to 28-14. yards rushing. The Trojans (3-1 Daniel Uranga to a four-play posses- backs threw three in- Drew Deal The Trojans were Packer had nine assists on overall) marched on four long sion late in the fi rst quarter. terceptions, and West Jeffer- unable to capitalize on Jesse defense to go with his inter- touchdown drives, the last of “It was a long day for sure,” son’s defense forced one punt Packer’s interception late in ception. which covered 73 yards in HHS coach Matt Holtry said. and stopped Homedale after the fi rst half when the second- Matlock and Kaden Henry seven plays and ended when “West Jefferson is a solid team, just four plays on two other quarter clock ran out. anchored the defensive effort. senior tight end Scott Matlock and they ran their offense very series. Homedale needed only seven Henry had a team-high seven caught his third scoring pass of well on Saturday. “When you are in games plays to go 80 yards to score solo tackles and added seven the afternoon. “We struggled stopping the against good teams, it comes fi rst in the second half. Mat- assists, including helping out Sophomore Daniel Uranga’s run and missed on opportuni- down to consistency and taking lock’s second TD reception on a tackle for loss. second TD pass of the game, ties offensively.” advantage of every opportunity — an 11-yard hookup with Matlock had six solo stops, however, would be the fi nal Homedale starts the 3A that you have,” Holtry said. Deal — got the Trojans to including at TFL, and fi ve as- scoring play of Homedale’s Snake River Valley conference “This weekend, we didn’t within a touchdown, 28-21, sists. √ Volleyball: Homedale rallies from brink of defeat to knock off Melba From Page 14 put on an offensive display Nash notched 33 assists, an momentum for a 12-25, 19-25, Amaya Carter had 10 digs. Friday: Homedale def. with four aces and eight kills. ace and three digs. 26-24, 25-20, 15-7 win. Paige Carter had four blocks. Nyssa, Ore., 3-0 — Shenk and The Carter sisters — Paige Sept. 11: Homedale def. Amaya Carter, Ashley Burks Shenk had 25 digs, and Nash Josey Hall combined for nine with 11 and Amaya with 10 Melba, 3-2 — Three players and Paige Carter ruled up set up 42 points (a season high) aces in 26 serves, and HHS — led Homedale’s strikers. had 12 kills apiece as the host front, but Homedale needed a and dug 17 balls. rolled past the Bulldogs in a Amaya also had six digs. Trojans rallied from a 2-0 runaway fi fth set to close out Hall led the service game non-conference road game. Ashley Burks had four defi cit in non-conference play. Melba. The three girls drilled with fi ve aces to go along with Shenk drilled fi ve aces and kills and four digs, and Jayci Melba was on the brink in the 12 kills apiece. Burks added four kills, while Fisher had picked up four digs, while Hall Swallow notched four digs. third set when Homedale swung two digs and three assists. nine digs. Homedale Trojans Athlete Spotlight HOMEDALE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER OWYHEE AUTO SUPPLY J. Edward Perkins, Jr. D.C. 337-4900 337-4668

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25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago September 23, 1992 September 21, 1967 September 22, 1877

Beef award winners named Kiwanians hear report on millwork plant WHAT CAUSED THE NEZ PERCE OUTBREAK— Nicole Stimpson of Melba was the 1992 Beef Groundbreaking for the new Arvin Millwork Co. Many theories have been advanced and many Carcass Production Award winner. She received $300 plant in Homedale is expected about Oct. 15, with adventures have been told in answer to this question, for the fi rst-place performance of her steer. Cattleman the structure completed and in operation between but here we have an Indian version, which has not Jerry Hoagland of Melba was the producer and Jan. 15 and Feb. 15, Tom Arvin declared Wednesday yet been in print. The Nez Perce and their friends sponsor of her steer through the Owyhee Cattlemen’s noon in a talk before the Homedale Kiwanis club at collected, as they semi-annually do, upon Camas Association sponsorship program. Her 4-H steer its regular weekly luncheon. Prairie to gamble and run horses. Sometimes, too, a project qualifi ed with a choice quality grade, 750- Arvin, who was introduced by Ray Tolsma, program marriage takes place, and it is then they usually have a pound carcass weight, 61 percent dressed weight, chairman, said he hopes all initial phases of the “way-up” time. At their last meeting everything went 3.31 average daily gain, live score of 28 points and planning and fi nancing or the plant will be completed on as before, but says the Indian, they had liquor there, 2.8 yield grade. about Oct. 1, and the Van Auker Construction Co. of and that caused hard words among themselves. One Brooke Tindall of Bruneau and Tony Uranga of Caldwell can begin work on the steel and concrete Indian, who was engaged to a young maiden from the Homedale also received gold seals of performance structure, which is expected to cost about $192,412, Umatilla Reservation, was considerably enraged by and $150 cash awards. Tindall’s steer was sponsored with an additional $170,668 worth of equipment. sundry taunts from his half-drunken comrades. They by Tindall and Sons, while Uranga purchased and told him the girl would never be his squaw because he raised his own calf. SCS to elect two supervisors was a coward, as he had never yet killed a white man. Blue seal winners with steers which qualifi ed in fi ve Two supervisors will be selected in an Owyhee Then they bantered him and even bet him, that he dare of the six categories include Casey and Tyler Ridley Soil Conservation election Oct. 4, according to John not do it, because his heart was “skukum,” and that he of Grand View and Nathan Volk of Homedale. Noyes of the OSC. was afraid. He stood it for a long time, but presently Donors for 1992 were: Joe and Betty Churruca, Adam H. (Ted) Blackstock, Opaline, and Henry went away, and no one cared. Toward evening he Marsing; Keith Whittig of Energy Feeds, Meridian; Sweep, Homedale, are up for reelection. returned to the camp and yelled: “Now I have killed Bill Precht of Zamzows, Nampa; Key Bank, Any group which desires to make a nomination a Boston man.” And he proved it. They went back to Caldwell; Dorwin and Vickie Drum, Homedale Feed may do so by obtaining the signatures of six property the house and found the dead man, but all was quiet Store, Homedale; Owen Ranches, Bruneau; and Mike owners and submitting the nomination to the Owyhee and deserted. He kept a store and the Indians began and Jeanne Stanford, Jordan Valley. Soil Conservation office at Marsing, Mr. Noyes helping themselves from the shelves. They also found said. Names of the nominees will be placed on the some liquor and all drank freely, because a strange What’s news: Jordan Valley ballot. feeling pervaded them, and they said, “liquor will drive The City Council meeting was held last week. Jim Ballots will be mailed. They must be returned to it out.” That night they killed three more white men, Larsen reported on the JV Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Marsing OSC offi ce by Oct. 4. Both husbands and with one accord shouted the war-whoop. And this Dick Kershner stated that he attended a Solid Waste and wives are eligible to vote. is the way, says the Indian, the war began. Advisory Committee meeting in Vale. The soil conservation offi ce at Marsing will be The Pleasant Valley teacherage is coming along open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. election day (Oct. 4) when LOCAL INTELLIGENCE—The Owyhee Delegates nicely. Shingles are going up now and rumor has it anyone who didn’t get a ballot can vote at the offi ce. to the Grand Lodge of Masons, held at Boise City that the sidewalk and driveway are going in this week. Votes will be tabulated after 5 p.m. that evening. last week, returned on Sunday evening, and report The carpet and linoleum have been selected and are having had a splendid time. In addition to the offi cers beautiful. It’s so exciting watching the progress. Trojans continue win streak; top Adrian 40-0 reported last week, the following appointments were The powerful Homedale High School Trojans made by the M. W. Grand Master: Joseph Pinkham, Sports wrap-up blanked the Adrian Antelopes 40-0 in a football game R. W. Deputy Grand Master; John Andrewartha, R. The Mustang girls played their fi rst volleyball game played Friday night under the lights at Homedale. W. Grand Chaplain; John Hallenbeck, R. W. Grand for the year in Huntington on Friday. The varsity team Adrian was considered the top team in the A-4 Orator; G. W. Stafford, Worshipful Grand Sword scored 15-10 the fi rst game and 15-7 the second. league. Bearer; J. C. Gross, Worshipful Grand Senior Deacon; The junior varsity team also had good games with Lewis and Dan Uranga accounted for four Thomas Dickson, Worshipful Grand Junior Deacon; scores of 15-10 and 15-9. “Trisha Burgess had really touchdowns with Dan getting three. Homedale is 2-0 Stephen Dempsey, Worshipful Grand Steward; John good serves during the Huntington game,” stated on the season and Adrian is now 1-1. Merrill, Worshipful Grand Steward; A. Heed, Grand coach Sherry Jaca. She also scored 6 points during Other games Friday saw Marsing overwhelm the Pursivant; N. H. Millard, Grand Tyler. this game. Jaci Stanford scored 10 points during the New Plymouth Pilgrims by a count of 25-7 in the only Huntington game for the junior varsity team. SRV-A3 contest. The victory gave Marsing an overall TELEGRAPHIC BREAKS—During a considerable 2-1 record while New Plymouth is 0-2. portion of the past ten days telegraphic communication Trojans dump Parma 33-14 has been interrupted between Winnemucca and Parma put on a spectacular show at their football Birthday party for Steve Zatica Portland, resulting in the accumulation of messages game against Homedale Friday night, but then Mrs. Paul Zatica gave a party Wednesday at different out points along the line, and serious halftime ended, and they had to go back to playing afternoon honoring her son Steven’s fourth birthday annoyance to many parties interested. Delays and football. anniversary. shortcomings of this sort have, within the past year or The Homecoming festivities included the crowning The small guests played games on the decorated two, become so frequent on this line that the people of a queen, fl oats, fi reworks and a 33-14 loss to the patio and were served refreshments, which included have become to regard them as almost everyday Homedale Trojans. a red and white train cake and party favors. occurrences. As a consequence, businessmen who Homedale fi rst hit pay dirt with 6:04 left in the fi rst Included on the guest list were Steven’s grandmother, have messages to forward prefer the mails to any quarter, when Luke Hays kicked a 23-yard fi eld goal. Mrs. Bill Taylor, mothers of several of the children, other mode of communication so long as there is Early in the second quarter, Homedale got a safety and Blair Yost, Shelly and Tim Sayers, Burl and Jack so much unreliability in the telegraph wires. The when Parma’s snap to their punter went over his head Ferguson, Randy Akichika, Julie and Kathy Fritzley, hope was generally expressed a few months ago and into the end zone. The visiting Trojans scored Randy Lineberger, Karen Jereb, Mike Matteson and that there was to be a change for the better, that the twice more in that quarter, once on a two-yard run by Ric and Dennis Uria. line was to be placed under thorough and effi cient Ryan Landa, and once on a three-yard run by Marvin management, and that messages would be forwarded Peterson. Luke Hays kicked in both PATs. Homedale Locals with promptness and regularity. We are sorry to say Parma was successful in their attempt to contain Tony Mike, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stansell, underwent that the business of the line seems to be as bunglingly Uranga. The Homedale quarterback only threw for one a tonsillectomy Tuesday at a Caldwell hospital. managed as ever; and if the Superintendent, who touchdown, a 39-yard pass to Andy Ankeny in the third, The Jim Duncans, Clint Smiths and Frank resides in San Francisco, requires to be convinced but that didn’t stop the Trojans. Homedale had 234 total Mattesons went to Ontario Saturday night to have to this fact, he would fi nd abundance of proof on yards on the night while Parma had only 181. dinner together. this point by taking a trip along the line himself. Page 18 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Commentary Baxter Black, DVM Letters to the editor stopped at our corral to visit with Bill. They discussed Frankie Dougal, staunch a water issue between Dougal and the Fish and Game On the friend and neighbor, is missed (Bill was on the advisory board and helping with the problem). The offi cial felt a jolt on his boot, looked In 1961, our family leased the Eureka Bar Ranch down. A young rattlesnake had struck, his warning on Juniper Mountain from Ernest and Helen Fenwick. rattle too weak to warn him. edge of Our fi rst visitors to welcome us to this community Bill asked, “Did it penetrate?” were Frankie Dougal and family, the beginning of a “No,” was the reply, “And I’m more afraid of friendship that we cherish. Frankie than a rattlesnake.” common sense Frankie, in spite of over 30 miles of bad roads in (They did resolve the problem to both parties’ wintertime, came and supported Pleasant Valley and satisfaction). Jordan Valley school events. She took an active interest The picture of Frankie and Mike Hanley leading Dog Days in the in county affairs, Cattlemen’s meetings, Bureau of Land the parade during the fair in The Owyhee Avalanche Management meetings, etc. She never missed an election (Aug. 16, 2017, Section B) inspired me to call her. Feedlot to vote. She cared for several small old gravesites in our “You looked so good sitting so straight and corner of Owyhee County for some years, etc. smiling,” I remarked. Well, it’s dog days in the feedlot One hard winter, her cheerful daughter, Helen, “Oh, I had the best time, and we enjoyed a barbecue now that summer’s nearly done brightened our days by staying with us during the at the fairgrounds later that day,” she said. I been loafi n’ through the cattle school week. A few days later, she was gone. but the steers don’t suffer none Frankie loved their ranch, livestock and garden, We miss you, Frankie. and when she lost her husband, Chuck, she carried Nita Lowry They don’t need much waterin’, really, on as usual. Jordan Valley they just eat and drink and snooze You always knew where you stood with her on Like a bunch of fat ol’ bankers issues. One day, an Idaho Fish and Game offi cial — See Letters, Page 19 On an all-expense-paid cruise

We’re not gettin’ many feeders, From Washington not since summer took the bait Guess the order buyer’s coastin’, I been told they hibernate! Never forget Japanese American

Half the crew’s been on vacation, I took mine way back in June sacrifi ce, service during WWII Whoa! Better ride a little slower, The 75th anniversary this year of the opening of the I might fi nish way too soon! U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo historic Minidoka War Relocation Center is not only a Republican (term expires 2022) reminder of the injustices that can never be repeated, All the sick pens’r dang near empty, Local offi ce but also of the extraordinary service of Japanese ’cept a few ol’ chronic pets 251 E. Front St., Ste. 205 Americans. Despite their own country, America, So I pull the odd puffed-up one, Boise, ID 83702 questioning their patriotism and uprooting their helps to justify the vets Phone — (208) 334-1776 families, many put their lives on the line to uphold Fax — (208) 334-9044 the freedoms of those who distrusted and condemned But mostly I just check the pens Washington, D.C., offi ce them. The strength and patriotism of Japanese if there ain’t no fats to ship. 239 Dirksen Senate Building Americans is to be celebrated and honored. Washington, DC 20510 And I do some contemplatin’, The National Park Service (NPS) that maintains Phone — (202) 224-6142 ain’t nobody cracks the whip the Minidoka National Historic Site, home to the Fax — (202) 228-1375 Minidoka Relocation Center during World War II, E-mail — http://crapo.senate. notes that the relocation center’s ruins “continue gov/contact/email.cfm But my cowboy intuition to tell the painful, yet resilient story of America’s says enjoy it while you can Japanese American community during World War serving in 1944 in Italy and posthumously awarded ’Cause a thunderhead is buildin’ II.” NPS reports that during the center’s more than the Medal of Honor in 2000. The citation for his medal that will change the battle plan three years of operation following its opening Aug. describes his “heroic stand” and actions enabling his 10, 1942, 10,000 people from Oregon, Washington fellow soldiers to survive and advance. When the dog days in the feedlot and Alaska lived at Minidoka. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented will have fi nally run their course Included among the recognitions at the site is collectively to the U.S. Army’s 100th Infantry And the fall’ll bear down on us Minidoka’s Honor Roll of the nearly 1,000 Americans Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the like she’s ridin’ Hell’s own horse! from Minidoka who served in World War II, and they Military Intelligence Service, for the distinct service served with great distinction. In a report on the U.S. Army of the Japanese American soldiers who comprised — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com Center Of Military History’s website, Historian Kathryn these units. I co-sponsored the Senate legislation that for more features and to purchase Baxter Black books, Shenkle notes that the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, authorized the medal providing this long-overdue CDs and DVDs. made up of second-generation Americans of Japanese recognition and had the great honor of helping present ancestry, was “the most decorated unit in U.S. military veterans from Idaho with their medals. I also recently Election letters history.” She noted the irony of this unit liberating joined Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Rep. Mike The Owyhee Avalanche will accept letters to the the Dachau Concentration Camp, when “Japanese Simpson (R-Idaho) in sending a letter to Postmaster editor pertaining to the Nov. 7 general election until Americans from the U.S. west coast were detained in General Megan J. Brennan urging the issuance of a noon on Friday, Oct. 27. American camps before being drafted into service, and stamp commemorating Japanese American service The usual letters to the editor guidelines apply, still had family in those U.S. camps. Nisei were denied members who served during World War II and their including letters must be no more than 300 words and their property, freedom to move, live in their own homes, families for their extraordinary service to our nation. letters must include contact information, including a work, and learn in the western United States.” The Minidoka National Historic Site remains phone number, of the letter-writer. Submit by: A plaque at Minidoka lists some of the remarkable a place for visitors to learn from the past and pay • Email to [email protected] military honors the 442nd Regimental Combat Team tribute to Japanese Americans who despite enduring • Fax to (208) 337-4867 earned that include 21 Medals of Honor; 560 Silver signifi cant hardships and distrust from their fellow • Mail to P.O. Box 97, Homedale ID, 83628 • Or drop off at the Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Stars; 4,000 Bronze Stars; and 9,486 Purple Hearts. Americans helped galvanize our freedoms and Ave., in Homedale PFC William K. Nakamura was one of the Japanese liberate our allies abroad. We can never forget the For more information, call (208) 337-4681. Americans who lived at Minidoka and served in the tremendous service those soldiers provided while 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He was killed while facing enemies abroad and discrimination at home. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Page 19 Commentary Financial management Shed debt to mitigate late start on retirement savings Dear Dave, it’s not flying out the door mortgage instead of a 15-year My advice is to either wait and I’m 58 years old and have every month to make debt mortgage. 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As a result, we clients, thank you for being so understanding. Thank help with whatever was needed, thank you. We are spent fi ve weeks in Salt Lake City at the University you for letting me take care of my family. both blessed to live in the most caring and giving of Utah burn unit. Wilder Fire Department, Loren and Trey, you guys community. Everyone who texted, called, messaged From the moment I found out, I was in “Let’s do and your quick response made a huge difference. You me — thank you. You all gave me so many words of this” mode. I left Homedale with nothing but my all are rock starts in my eyes. The staff at St. Al’s, encouragements and strength. I could not have done purse. My family, mainly Misty Zenor, took over the helped to get Doran stabilized, thank you. Thank it one my own. care of our children. Thank you! We knew that we you to the LifeFlight crew who let me fl y down with As Doran continues to recover, we often talk about didn’t need to worry. My mom, Janell Rodriguez, and Doran. You guys are amazing! the massive impact this has had on us. We often niece, Vanessa Zenor, met me in Salt Lake that same Once we got to SLC, and to the burn unit, the care comment on how this small town circles its wagons evening with more clothes. Thank you! that both Doran and I received was absolutely stellar! and takes care of each other, no matter what! To the CTI Foods made sure that I had a place to stay in The nurses, doctors and aides on that fl oor, I can’t close friends to the people who only needed to see Salt Lake that was close to the hospital. Thank you! even begin to tell you all how much I appreciate that it was one of their own, we are truly thankful and They made sure that I had everything I needed so I everything you did. It’s easy to see that you all truly the best-kept secret in Idaho. could be there with Doran. To everyone at CTI, thank want to help people. You guys made it easy for me We will get through this, not because we are you!. Thank you for checking in, thank you for all the to come home for a few days at a time to take care determined but because this amazing community is donations, support, prayers, etc. You all have made a of things here. I never once doubted the level of care cheering us on. huge impact on both of us. he was getting while I wasn’t there. I have so much Thank you! To my own co-workers, Kayla Rochester, Wendy respect and gratitude towards that whole unit, and Vaughan, and Carole Schlegal, thank you! Wendy and everyone who works there. — Petrea Lee is a Homedale resident.

Rural health centers (RHCs) provide primary care The Rural Access to Hospice Act would correct in more than 4,000 communities across the country. this problem and allow RHCs and FQHCs to act as Letters Federally Qualifi ed Health Centers (FQHCs) promote attending physicians for their patients in hospice care. From Page 18 primary care service delivery in under-served urban This bipartisan bill was introduced in the Senate by and rural communities. Over 21 million Americans Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Jeanne Legislation helps rural were served at 9,000 FQHC sites in 2013. For some Shaheen (D-N.H.) and in the House by Representatives patients, RHCs and FQHCs are their only source for by Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) and Ron Kind (D-Wis.) hospice patients primary care. I hope our community will rally around this My name is Kandice Dickinson and I wish to Unfortunately, a glitch in current law prevents important legislation, and stand up for quality end- express my sincere support of a new bill in Congress RHCs and FQHCs from serving as attending of-life care for all Americans. You can help! Go to that is specifically important to our community. physicians for hospice patients. So if a patient at an www.goHOSPICE.com/blog and click on the links The Rural Access to Hospice Act helps address the RHC chooses hospice, they have to give up their to call and email your Congress. needs of under-served rural and urban communities, family doctor. This is a barrier to care, and puts an Kandice Dickinson specifically with regard to access to critically unnecessary burden on mostly rural hospice patients Heart ‘n’ Home Hospice & Palliative Care important end-of-life care. at an already diffi cult time. Fruitland Page 20 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Sports Marsing plays host to Punt, Pass, Kick competition Local youth football skills practice fi eld at the south end The entry fee is $1, and All pre-registered athletes Conference season opener champions will get a moment of the stadium on 8th Avenue proceeds benefit the MES will receive a drink, snack and against Melba. It’s also Pink in the spotlight during Friday’s West. Parent Teacher Organization. a prize. Night at the football game as Marsing High School varsity Area boys and girls ages 6 Entry forms also are available The divisions include ages the team tries to raise awareness game. to 14 are eligible to compete. at the Marsing Elementary 6-8, ages 9-10, ages 11-12 and of the fi ght against cancer. The Marsing Huskies Punt, Pre-registration is available by School offi ce, and completed ages 13-14. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Pass and Kick competition, contacting the local AmeriGas registrations can be returned All division winners will Friday’s Punt, Pass and Kick which is being sponsored offi ce at (208) 454-1417 or Jake there. receive a trophy, and they’ll competition is not affiliated by AmeriGas, takes place at Astorquia at Jake.Astorquia@ Registration also will be be recognized at halftime of with the USA Football 6 p.m. Friday on the MHS amerigas.com. available at the event. Friday’s 2A Western Idaho nationwide contest. Mustangs defeat HMS football sweeps Fruitland said the seventh-grade squad Hann, Turner return to coach is comprised of 15 players, Antelopes in tourney volleyball teams most of whom have been sets before losing the second playing together throughout Teams open 1A stanza to Adrian. There have been big changes three tackles for loss and their Optimist youth football HDL volleyball The Antelopes (3-6) take a in Homedale Middle School Tyler Woodward came away careers. fi ve-match losing streak into athletics for the 2017-18 school with half of the Trojans’ four Kincheloe’s squad won the season Friday the league opener. year. quarterback sacks. conference championship last After beating the Antelopes Karen Liebschwager is the Kincheloe led the way with season as seventh-graders. The league volleyball season to lead off bracket play, the new athletic director, and eight tackles. Liebschwager said he has 21 begins Friday, but Jordan Mustangs fell, 25-21, 25-18, to she provided an update on Seventh-grade: Homedale players. Valley High School already tourney host Powder Valley. the football and volleyball 34, Fruitland 0 — The Brad Both Homedale teams has a big feather in its cap. “The girls played an programs during last week’s Dines-coached squad scored reached the conference title The Mustangs knocked off aggressive net game,” Skinner school trustees meeting. on every possession against game in 2016. Adrian in an epic three-set said. “We just didn’t come out The seventh- and eighth- Fruitland. match during championship on top.” grade volleyball teams opened Jaxon Dines played a part in Volleyball bracket play Friday at the The loss snapped the Mustangs’ the season Sept. 5 at home three TDs, and Mason Strong Homedale’s volleyball 1A High Desert League/Old three-match win streak. against Fruitland. scored two touchdowns. teams have played three Oregon League Tournament. Thursday: Jordan Valley The football teams were Leading 6-0, the Trojans matches, including Monday “The girls played a very def. Ontario, Ore., JV, 3-0 unable to kick off their scored three touchdowns in the after deadline at home against hard-fought, all-around game,” — The host Mustangs knocked season on time because of air second quarter. Weiser. Mustangs coach Tracy Skinner off the Class 3A Tigers, 25-7, quality concerns that forced Dines and Strong hooked The first two matches for said. “They have been working 25-17, 25-18, in a non-league cancellation of the Sept. 5 up on a 37-yard TD pass, and the seventh- and eighth-grade hard in practice, and it is really match. home opener against Weiser. Dines threw a 20-yard scoring teams were played at home on paying off.” The Weiser games have strike to Sigmond Goode. In Sept. 5 against Fruitland and In the opening round after Junior varsity been rescheduled for Oct. 10 between, Strong rumbled 22 Sept. 7 against Parma. The pool play, Jordan Valley Tina Gammett’s two aces and at Deward Bell Stadium. yards for a TD. Trojans hit the road last week outlasted its rival, 25-22, 24-26, four assists led the Mustangs in Both Trojans squads entered Dines scored on a 39-yard playing Ontario on Sept. 11 15-9, in North Powder, Ore. a non-league match Thursday the first home game of the run in the third quarter, and and McCain on Sept. 14. The two teams kick off the against Ontario season — played Tuesday Trenton Fisher’s 1-yard plunge Debby Turner has returned 1A HDL season in Jordan “After working this week on after deadline against Parma got the scoring started in the to coach the seventh-graders, Valley at 5 p.m. Friday. our offense, it really showed,” — with unbeaten records after opening stanza. and Liebschwager reports she Jordan Valley (4-3 overall) Jordan Valley JV coach Sarah blanking Fruitland in a 3A The Trojans committed no has 13 players on her roster. had won seven consecutive Carson said. “Each player on Snake River Valley conference turnovers, and the defense The A team finished last the team had one kill, and doubleheader played Sept. 12 allowed only one fi rst down week with a 2-2 record. Find out Baylee Davis walked away in Payette County. as Fruitland picked up a new “The girls are working hard What’s happening with three.” set of downs on the fi rst play and have great team spirit,” Read Calendar each week Shaianne Keller served two Football of the game. Turner said. in the Avalanche aces. Eighth-grade: Homedale Devin Fisher is an assistant The B team won three of its 27, Fruitland 0 — Stephen coach for the seventh-graders, fi rst four matches. Kincheloe’s team scored on while Riley Qualls serves “The B team continues to three straight third-quarter as assistant coach on both play strong,” Turner said. Battle Of possessions. squads. Former Homedale High The stage was set with 10 Home dates start with the School volleyball coach David seconds left in the fi rst half seventh-grade game at 4:15 Hann is coaching the eighth- when Eli Heck fired a 31- p.m., and the eighth-graders graders again. He has 19 The Bulls yard touchdown pass to Beeg play about 15 minutes after the players in uniform. Hockenhull for the game’s conclusion of the fi rst game. Volleyball matches begin at fi rst score. Admission is $2 for adults 4:15 p.m., and admission is Year End Finals! Heck finished with three and $1 for school-aged the same structure as football touchdown passes — another children. games. SATURDAY, SEPT. 23RD AT 6PM to Hockenhull and one to Matt Homedale’s remaining The remaining schedule is: CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO GROUNDS McBride. games include: • Thursday at Fruitland Hockenhull had 53 yards on • Tuesday at Ontario, Ore. • Monday at Parma Competition Bucking Bulls & three catches, and McBride • Oct. 3, home vs. McCain • Sept. 28, home vs. ran the ball fi ve times for 35 of Payette Ontario Bull Riders Battle It Out! yards. • Oct. 10, home vs. Weiser • Oct. 2, home vs. McCain $10 per person- 10 & under free Hayden Kincheloe led • Oct. 17, if necessary, 3A • Oct. 5 at Weiser Enter to win half a pig cut & wrapped. the ground game with 147 SRV playoffs at a site yet to • Oct. 7 at 3A SRV yards and a touchdown on 20 be determined tournaments. Seventh-graders $10 for 1 ticket or 3 for $25 carries. During her report to the play in Fruitland, and eighth- 7LFNHWVIRUWKHHYHQWDQGUDIÁHWLFNHWVZLOOEHVROGDWWKHJDWH Defensively, McBride had school board, Liebschwager graders play in Ontario Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Page 21 Sports Trojans bond over road, running Fresh air powers HHS to run in nicer temperatures,” race,” Ankeny said. “On The stalwarts ran as expect- said. “We could only see the Several PRs Ankeny said. “The heat gets paper, our boys may not have ed as Homedale High School start and finish, so the kids in Pocatello exhausting.” fi nished ‘well,’ but they did emerged from the smoke and were on their own for the ma- The more humane what we asked them to. got a glimpse at the 3A District jority of the race. There was improvement conditions produced several Ankeny said she and assistant III cross country competition. “It was a scenic and enjoy- in relations and running on personal records and a few coach Sean McCrackin “I think the week inside may able course, though.” Homedale High School’s season-best times as the have been pushing the mob have hindered our conditioning Two more seniors — Dutch trip to the Century Challenge Trojans squared off with mentality with the boys. a tiny bit, but they all powered exchange student Senna Ben- cross country meet. unfamiliar competition from “This will push everyone through it and ran hard,” Tro- schop and Hannah Egusquiza “Pocatello was a great trip. larger schools in the southeast ahead in the pack and in jans coach Heidi Ankeny said. — finished in the top two- Part of the benefi t of taking corner of the state, eastern end get us more points and “We’ll get that little bit of con- thirds of the 33-person fi eld. a road trip for a meet is the Idaho, Nevada and Utah. a higher place,” she said. ditioning back and continue to Running in her first cross team bonding,” Trojans coach Twin Falls was the only other “Being young and new to build on it.” country race, Benschop fin- Heidi Ankeny said. southwest Idaho school in cross country, they did well Senior Lainey Johnson fi n- ished 19th in 28:38.41. “When you spend an entire attendance. on their fi rst attempt at pack ished eighth in the girls’ race, Egusquiza crossed the line in day together in a bus as well “It was good for us to go out running.” and sophomore Matthew Ran- 29:52.58, good for 22nd. as competing and eating and run with people that we On the girls’ side, Lainey dall was ninth in the boys’ meet Randall completed the boys’ together, unity happens. We don’t see during the normal Johnson led four seniors on at the 3A Snake River Valley 5K in 19:26.07 as Homedale had lots of laughter, story- season,” Ankeny said. the varsity course, fi nishing conference championships. fi nished fourth behind Weiser. telling, games and inside Sophomore Matthew 53rd at 25:15.6. Sept. 12 meet in Parma gave “I think as the season progress- jokes happen that I think will Randall fi nished the course Senna Benschop, an the Trojans a look at all the ath- es, we can close that gap between help to continue molding this in 19 minutes, 7.3 seconds for exchange student from the letes vying for district berths. our boys’ team and (Weiser), and team.” Homedale’s best fi nish, and Netherlands in her fi rst year With Kelsey Taylor sidelined give them a run for a team spot Only Homedale’s varsity the fastest 5K by a Trojan this of cross country, clocked by a leg injury, and two other at State,” Ankeny said. boys were able to post a team year. He was 41st in the varsity in a PR of 27:20.9, while athletes awaiting clearance to Junior Ricky Soto and fresh- fi nish (13th out of 13 qualifying boys’ race. Ember Christensen fi nished compete, Homedale put only man Joseph Egusquiza made squads), but Friday’s road trip The rest of the Trojans in 28:04.1, and Hannah four girls on the Mann Farms their prep cross country debuts. was about more than one meet boys fi nished close together Egusquiza posted a 30:07.2. 5-kilometer course. Soto was the second-fast- far from home. — junior Ricky Soto in 21:35, Three other athletes “The four that ran did well,” est Trojan, finishing 21st in “(The Trojans) are young sophomores Gage Purdom competed at the junior Ankeny said. 20:51.3, while Egusquiza was — especially the boys — so in 22:44.7 and Caleb Smith varsity level. Sophomore Johnson fi nished in 25 min- clocked at 22:48.46. this will impact them as a in 23:46.7, freshman Joey JD Waltman ran a 35:54.5 utes, 22.82 seconds, while fellow Gage Purdom, a sophomore, team not only this year but in Egusquiza in 23:52, and in the boys’ race, and senior 12th-grader Ember Christensen fi nished 31st with a season-best the coming seasons,” Ankeny sophomore Jake Beebe in Tess van Zonneveld, another shattered her previous personal time of 22:25.42. said. 24:03.9. Dutch exchange student, and record by nearly 90 seconds to The remaining runners — There still were individual Smith and Beebe logged sophomore Ashlyn Miller fi nish 16th in 27:37.4. all sophomores — had PRs, triumphs over the 5-kilometer personal records. were in relatively close contact Most fans couldn’t see the including JD Waltman, who course at Ross Park during “The boys race was in the girls’ race at 34:01.3 mostly fl at course that crossed sheared six seconds off his 5K a cool, overcast day in impressive, with the majority and 35:04.6, respectively. over a variety of surfaces. time at 32:01.62, Caleb Smith Pocatello. of the runners keeping a tight All three JV runners posted “The course was not a spec- (23:59.67) and Jake Beebe “It was a treat for the kids pack for a good part of the personal-record runs. tator-friendly course,” Ankeny (24:29.53). Bruneau Round-up results Held Saturday and Sunday 8.7 Saddle cow riding — 1. All around champion — Dan Webb and Jared Parke, Jared Parke 35.81 seconds; 2. Adolpho Horse roping — 1. Tom Valle and Will Aquiso, 49.15; Love and Darron Hegerhorst, 3. Joe Aquiso and Cooper 11.9 seconds; 2. Katie Dennis Prow, 59.41 and John Dennis, 15.1; 3. Blais Wild cow milking — 1. Soto and Luis Soto, 22.4; 4. Jake Rusty Gill and Jared Parke, 1 Partner and Dan Webb, 29.6; 5. minute, 7 seconds; 2. Dusty Kurtis Koeppen and Broedie Easterday and Hadley Folkman. Evans, 33.8; 6. Jessie Oldham 1:10; 3. Joe Aquiso and Cooper and Bob Howard, 38.0 Prow, 1:37; 4. Wess Aquiso Stock saddle bronc and Colton Whisonant, 1:49; Calcutta champion — Tegan 5. Louie Gillett and Frank Nevarez (won ride-off) Tobias, 1:50 Stock saddle bronc overall Bull riding — 1. Anthony — 1. Tegan Nevarez, 78 Herrera, 80 points points; 2. Cody Wheeler, 75; Barrel racing — 1. Jamie 3. Jennaya Frye, 74; 4. (tie) Bruneau resident John Schutte heads for his son Jack Schutte in the Bruneau Round-Up local Gee, 16.76; 2. Kali Jo Parker, Colby Arrzabalaga, 72; and team roping. Photo by Sandy Black 17.01; 3. Katie Jo McFarlane, Rowdy Hutchison, 72; 6. (tie) 17.07; 4. Cora Wakler, 17.21; 6. Gabe Mckay, 70; and Zalin Easterday, 23.9; 3. Blais Soto, 4.7; 3. Sarah Maestrejuan, 4.9 Azevedo, 7.0; and Marlow 5. Italy Jo Sheehan, 17.51; 6. Arritola, 70 24.8 Jr. steer riding — 1. Jeb Eldridge and Jaylen Eldridge, Marian Maestas, 17.62 Saddle bronc — 1. Mitch Breakaway roping — 1. Ireland, 71 points; 2. Jaylen 7.0 Old hide race — 1. Rita Pollock, 82 points; 2. Monte Kayla Tiegs, 2.8 seconds; 2. Herrera, 64 Local team roping — 1. Hall and Cassandra Folkman, Johnson, 81; 3. (tie) Luke Kalena Webb, 3.6; 3. Rylee Open team roping — 1. Will Aquiso and Wylee Aquiso, 16.41; 2. Kya Vines and Emily Mckay, 66; and Gabe Mckay, Potter, 3.7; 4. Sierra Palmer, Brayden Roe and Blake Craig, 7.5 seconds; 2. Penny Black Bideganeta, 16.79; 3. Jennifer 66 3.9; 5. Shelby Allen, 4.1 6.2; 2. Jeff Flenniken and and Scott Black, 7.6; 3. Steve Black and Megan Ansley, Dally calf roping — 1. Jared Steer stopping — 1. Kayla Marlow Eldridge, 6.8; 3. (tie) Damele and Jake Miller, 8.3; 17.44; 4. Shayne Nuti and Parke, 20.3 seconds; 2. Dusty Tiegs, 4.5; 2. Jazz Brunson, Jerad McFarlane and Matt 4. Pete Ranft and Justin Jarvis, Brady Larson, 19.87 Page 22 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Public notices NOTICE TO decedent or the estate are required with this foreclosure. The accrued NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING STOCKHOLDERS to present their claims within four interest is at the rate of 3.25% per PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 2017 - 2018 CORPORATE months after the date of the fi rst annum from June 1, 2016. The OPALINE IRRIGATION DISTRICT DISSOLUTION publication of this Notice or said principal balance owing as of this FISCAL YEAR NOVEMBER 1, 2017 TO OCTOBER 31,2018 Homedale Development claims will be forever barred. date on the obligation secured by Notice is hereby given that the Directors for the Opaline Irrigation Company is an Idaho corporation Claims must be presented to said Deed of Trust is $59,554.80, District will meet October 3,2017 at 7:00 p.m. for a budget hearing in good standing and authorized to the undersigned at the address plus accrued interest at the rate Prursuant to the Idaho Code 42-3229 at 7300 Opaline RD. Melba, do business in the State of Idaho. indicated, and fi led with the Clerk of 3.25% per annum from June ID. 83641 The Company was organized of the Court. 1, 2016. The proposed Budget may be examined at the home offi ce of on the 16th day of June, 1960 DATED: this 14th of August, DATED This 12th day of Secretary Dan H. Birmingham, 8563 Quail Run Dr. Melba, call for and has been in existence for 2017 September, 2017. appointment 896-5273 approximately 57 years. According Michael E. Duggan, Attorney RYAN M. FAWCETT, a The following is a copy of the proposed budget including the 2016- to the records of the Company, the for Personal Representative, P.O. Member of the Idaho State Bar, 2017 fi scal year budget. Company issued shares to more Box 26, Caldwell, ID 83606- SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE than 70 persons/entities, each of 0026, Telephone: (208) 459-3659, 9/20,27;10/4/2017 EXPENSES: whom owns shares ranging in Facsimile: (208) 459-9067 ITEM 2016-2017 BUDGET 2017-2018 PROPOSED number from 25 up to 150 shares. 9/6,13,20/2017 SUMMONS Insurance $3,300.00 $3,600.00 It is believed that the substantial CASE NO. CV-2017-1488 L &P Fees $3,065.00 $3,400.00 majority of the Company’s shares NOTICE OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT Maintenance $35,800.00 $38,314.00 are not held by the original RE-SCHEDULED OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL Offi ce $700.00 $700.00 shareholders, but have passed to TRUSTEE’S SALE DISTRICT OF Phone $2,225.00 $2,225.00 one or more generations removed On Thursday, the 26th day of THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN Power $178,050.00 $178,050.00 from the original shareholders. October, 2017, at the hour of AND FOR THE COUNTY OF Soc.Sec $7,100.00 $7,100.00 The company desires to formally 11:00 o’clock a.m. of said day in OWYHEE Wages $34,543.07 $33,908.07 wind down and dissolve and to the lobby of the Owyhee County ELIAS D. JACA and INEZ Mileage $50.00 $50.00 give shareholders an opportunity Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy. 78, L. JACA, husband and wife, Reserve Fund $49,166.61 $65,296.79 to present claims against the Murphy, in the County of Owyhee, Plaintiffs, vs. THE UNKNOWN TOTAL $313,999.68 $332,643.86 Company. Stock shares are State of Idaho, Ryan M. Fawcett, HEIRS, ASSIGNEES AND valued at approximately $6.00 as Successor Trustee, will sell SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST INCOME: per share. Following the claim at public auction, to the highest TO W.A. GODFREY ITEM 2016-2017 PROJECTED 2017-2018 ANTICIPATED period, the Company desires to bidder, for cash, in lawful money RANCHES, INC., a dissolved 2015 O & M $1,603.65 $0.00 allocate the remaining assets of the United States, all payable Idaho corporation; and ANY 2016 O & M $3,849.42 $675.04 of the Company to a nonprofi t at the time of sale, the following UNKNOWN PERSONS AND 2017 O & M $251,400.00 $3,149.76 organization which has an interest described real property situated in ENTITIES CLAIMING AN 2018 O & M $253,914.00 in Homedale development, the the County of Owyhee, State of INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT Offi ce Fee $2,580.00 $2,580.00 Homedale Chamber of Commerce Idaho, and described as follows, PROPERTY. Defendants. Late Fees $100.00 $228.27 Inc. Claims (original stock to-wit: TO: THE UNKNOWN Interest $300.00 $300.00 certifi cates) should be presented HEIRS, ASSIGNEES AND Refunds $3,500.00 $5,000.00 prior to November 1st, 2017 to LOTS 9 AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST Rental $1,500.00 $1,500.00 the offi ces of Bowen Parker Day 10 OF BLOCK 4 TO W.A. GODFREY LGIP Fund $49,166.61 $65,296.79 CPAs located at 19 East Wyoming ACCORDING TO RANCHES, INC., a dissolved TOTAL: $313,999.68 $332,643.86 Homedale, Idaho. Offi ce hours are THE RESURVEY Idaho corporation; and ANY 8 to 5 Monday through Thursday OF BLOCK 4 UNKNOWN PERSONS AND Dan H. Birmingham, Secretary-Treasurer, Opaline Irrigation and 8 to noon on Fridays. Contact OF BOSMA’S ENTITIES CLAIMING AN District, PO Box 331, Marsing, ID 83639 Mikeal D. Parker C.P.A. @ (208- SUBDIVISION NO. INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT 9/13,20/2017 337-3271). 2 TO THE VILLAGE PROPERTY: 9/6,13,20,27/2017 OF MARSING, Notice address and telephone number; MARSING, ID 83639 OWYHEE You have been sued. The court and the title and number of this Point of Diversion SWSW S10 NOTICE OF ELECTION COUNTY, IDAHO. may enter judgment against you case. T02N R04W OWYHEE County GRAND VIEW IRRIGATION without further notice unless you If your written response is an Source GROUND WATER DISTRICT The Successor Trustee has no respond. Read the information Answer, it must state the things Use: IRRIGATION 03/01 to PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that knowledge of a more particular below. you agree with and those you 11/15 0.11 CFS pursuant to IDS 43-201 to 43- description of the above-referenced The nature of the claim against disagree with that are in the Total Diversion: 0.11 CFS 207, inclusive, the election of one real property, but for purposes of you is an action to quiet title on Complaint. You must also state Director from Division 2 of the compliance with Section 60-113, the real property more particularly any defenses you have. Date Filed: 7/19/2017 Grand View Irrigation District, Idaho Code, the Successor Trustee described as follows: You must mail or deliver a copy will be held on November 07, has been informed that the street In Township 1 North, Range 3 of your response to the Plaintiff Place of Use: IRRIGATION 2017 to elect a Director of the address of 140 Kerry St., Marsing, West, Boise Meridian, Owyhee or Plaintiff’s attorney (at the term of three (3) years from the Idaho, is sometimes associated County, Idaho: address listed above), and prove T02N R04W S10 SWSW fi rst of January 2018 and until with said real property. Section 20: Southeast Quarter that you did. SESW their successors are elected and Said sale will be made without of the Southeast Quarter To determine whether you Total Acres: 5.2 qualifi ed. covenant or warranty regarding excepting therefrom the reservoir must pay a fi ling fee with your Nomination for Director may title, possession or encumbrances adjudicated to William S. Walker response, contact the Clerk of the Permits will be subject to all be made by Petition, signed by to satisfy the obligation secured in Book 5 of Judgments, on page District Court. prior water rights. For additional at least six (6) electors of the by and pursuant to the power of 475, records of Owyhee County, If you are considering talking information concerning the District, qualifi ed to vote for the sale conferred in the Deed of Trust Idaho. to an attorney, you should do property location, contact Western candidate nominated and filed executed by MIREN LOWRY, Section 21: North Half of the so quickly to protect your legal Region offi ce at (208) 334-2190; with the Secretary of the District, an Unmarried Woman, Grantor, Southeast Quarter lying South and rights. or for a full description of the not less than 40 days nor more to Ryan M. Fawcett, Successor West of Highway 45, Southwest Date: August 29, 2017 right(s), please see www.idwr. than 60 days before the date of Trustee, for the benefi t and security Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, s:/Rachelle R. Fahey idaho.gov. Protests may be the election. Petitions may be of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC East Half of the Southwest Rachelle R. Fahey, Deputy submitted based on the criteria obtained from Dixie McDaniel, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Quarter, Southwest Quarter of Clerk of Idaho Code § 42-203A. Any Secretary of the District, 645 INC., recorded April 17, 2015, as the Southwest Quarter. 9/6,13,20,27/2017 protest against the approval of Idaho Street, Grand View, Idaho. Instrument No. 286486, Mortgage Section 29: Northeast Quarter the application(s) must be fi led (Petition due date September 28, records of Owyhee County, Idaho; of the Northeast Quarter THE FOLLOWING with the Director, Dept. of Water 2017 by 3:30 p.m.). and assigned to the IDAHO excepting therefrom the reservoir APPLICATION HAS BEEN Resources, Western Region, 2735 In the event more than one (1) HOUSING AND FINANCE adjudicated to William S. Walker FILED TO APPROPRIATE Airport Way, Boise ID 83705 candidate is nominated within a ASSOCIATION by Assignment in Book 5 of Judgments, on page THE PUBLIC WATERS OF together with a protest fee of Division, notice of the time and of Deed of Trust recorded on 475, records of Owyhee County, THE STATE OF IDAHO: $25.00 for each application on or place of election will be posted as November 22, 2016, as Instrument Idaho. before 10/10/2017. The protestant is required by IDS 43-206. No. 291316, Mortgage records of If you want to defend this 57-11904 must also send a copy of the Dated August 25, 2017 Owyhee County, Idaho. THE lawsuit, you must fi le a written SCOTT WALKER protest to the applicant. Grand View Irrigation ABOVE GRANTOR IS NAMED response (Answer or appropriate APRIL WALKER GARY SPACKMAN, Director Dixie McDaniel, Secretary TO COMPLY WITH SECTION Rule 12 I.R.C.P. Motion) to the 6532 HOWARD RD 9/20,27/2017 9/13,20/2017 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO CODE. Complaint at the Court Clerk’s NO REPRESENTATION IS offi ce for the above-listed District NOTICE TO CREDITORS MADE THAT SHE IS, OR IS NOT, Court at PO Box 128, Murphy, CASE NO. CV-2017-01506 PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE ID 83650; telephone: (208) 495- IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THIS OBLIGATION. 2421, within 21 days from the OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL The default for which this sale service of this Summons. DISTRICT OF is to be made is the failure to pay If you do not file a written THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN when due, monthly installment response the court may enter a AND FOR THE COUNTY OF payments under the Deed of Trust judgment against you without OWYHEE Note dated April 14, 2015, in the further notice. A letter to the In the Matter of the Estate amount of $447.00 each, for the Judge is not an appropriate written of: JUDY ANN McABEE, months of July through November, response. Deceased. 2016, inclusive; and for each and The written response must NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN every month thereafter until date comply with Rule 2 and other that Chris A. Dixon has been of sale or reimbursement. All Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure appointed personal representative delinquent payments are now due, and include: your name, mailing of the above named decedent. 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Maintenance of 8am-5pm, both days providing it 461-8733. Lic/insured. WKH RI¿FH ZHESDJHV XVLQJ doesn’t rain. We have a variety Steel Buildings & Pole Betty Stappler - Owner/Broker WordPress is also an essential of things to sell. Items for the Barns. Shops, Airplane men, good things for the ladies. [email protected] responsibility of the position. Hangers, Ag Buildings, Hay www.deserthighrealestate.com. The successful candidate must Books, new shoes (never been Covers, Riding Arenas. Visit be organized, detail oriented, worn) and odds and ends. millwardbuilders.com 208-941- 1998 acres of Owyhee Huge Multi-Family Yard County Back Country and able to work independently. 9502 Sale! Home decor, furniture, Tim’s Small Engine Repair & surrounded by State Ground. For a complete job description area rugs, kids bicycles, cloths and application details, please ATV/ Motorcycle Tires. Water rights and small cabin included. and much more. Cash only. Complete service and repair on contact Scott Jensen at scottj@ Thursday, Sept 21 & Friday, Sept uidaho.edu. Application period all makes models. 25x8-12 & www.deserthighrealestate.com 22. 16613 Garnet Rd. Garnet 25x10-12 GBC Dirt Devil ATV closes September 29, 2017. Church, Wilder. Owyhee County is an Equal tires $389 (all sizes available). Opportunity Employer. Located: 30916 Peckham TRENKEL BROS. Caregivers and part time Rd. Wilder 482-7461 www. wilderrepair.com FARMING EQUIPMENT RN Must pass background Technical Computer check and have current drivers LLC, Repairs, Tune-ups, license. Call 208-880-4793. Backups, Upgrades, Networking Idaho Sporting Clays Taking & more. Call Tom or Colette at Applications for part time help. COMMUNITY 208-896-4676 or 208-899-9419. AUCTION 5/hrs a day, $10.00/hr. Must be SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 at least 16 years old. 208-250- Located at the Baker Auction Co. Lot at 1551 North Oregon St in Ontario OR. 97914. 8982. YARD SALE Signs posted. Owyhee Meat Company - For BETTE UDA PARK SPLIT 6DOHVWDUWVDW$007/XQFK6HUYHG Hire Meat Wrapper, Mon-Fri Terms: Cash or bankable check sale day. Credit Cards will be accepted w/a convenience 7am-3:30 or 4:30 (hours vary). SATURDAY fee. No buyers Premium. Everything sold as is where is. Possible overtime Saturday, two FIREWOOD TRACTORS: -' 0):' power shift trans hyd remotes dual ´ rubber hrs -' 15 min breaks and half hour SEPTEMBER 30TH wd power shift trans hyd remotes . ; rubber -' wd power shift trans $275 per cord. hyd remotes . ; rubber -' power shift trans hyd remotes side console lunch. This is a full season job. . ; rubber ser. 5 0assey )erguson wide front power shift rubber We prefer someone who has 9 AM TO 3 PM Delivery fees will apply Caterpillar wheel loader hrs set of pallet forks ¿ts Cat loader Case been in the work force at least $10/ space before Sept. 28 forklift side shift tilt 7ere[ wheel loader w/'etroit engine /a)orge hyd front mount pt 5-10 years and who lives in $15/ space after Sept. 28 dependent on location. %ale spear ¿ts wheel loader the local Homedale area. Bi- COMBINE & SWATHERS: JD 9500 w JD 218 grain head 695 hrs on new engine 4192 REGISTER ONLINE FOR lingual in English & Spanish, YOUR SPACE! total hrs JD 8 row 22´ corn head w/poly cones +esston 8400 swather JD 880 set up knowledge of operating a (208) 461-8733 for seed 14’ head www.homedalefarmersmarket.com TRUCKS: 1990 Peterbuilt tandem drive cummins engine w/22’ 7y Crop chain live Àoor computer. forage bed 1989 .enworth tandem drive 400 cummins 10spd trans w/20’ silage bed 1989 .enworth tandem drive 400 cummins 13spd elec mirrors fuel tank heater 5th wheel hitch 1992 ,+C tandem drive Caterpillar engine w/recent in frame 10spd trans 20’ 0%/ United Family Homes self unload bed 1982 Chevy 3500 pickup w/service bed 0iller %obcat welder +onda We Carry the Best Built Manufactured Home & We Will Show You the Difference powered compressor 1996 Chevy 1500 4;4 pickup 98 auto trans 1992 Nissan 2wd pickup 4cyl auto trans 2006 Chrysler Paci¿ca wagon Calvin Berg, Sales TRAILERS: 199 $merican 48’ alum semi cattle trailer 1985 *reat Dane 45’ step deck Corwin Berg, Sales semi trailer fold out sides ramps tandem a[le 30’ gooseneck Àatbed trailer tandem a[le 3 horse slant load stock trailer (208) 442-1605 EQUIPMENT: JD 355 14’ offset disc JD 230 20’ tandem disc w/hyd fold JD 3955 5 bottom switch plow JD 4200 3 bottom spinner plow JD 155 10’ 3pt hyd terrace blade JD pull 1 866-279-0389 type ditcher JD 9 shank straight ripper JD 5 shank straight ripper 1413 3rd Ave. N. FORAGE EQUIPMENT: 5otogrind P72 tub grinder w/grain attach E= 0i[ 525 P72 feed Nampa, Idaho wagon w/elec scales E= 0i[ 350 P72 feed wagon new scales ALSO CONSIGNED: .ubota 185 tractor small front loader for .ubota 20’ Nagaki built HPDLOXIKRPHV#TZHVWRIÀFHQHW truck Àatbed w/$ppleton deck 8nited )arm tool hi dump wagon 1989 ,+C single a[le KWWSZZZXQLWHGIDPLO\KRPHVFRP truck diesel 10spd 5th wheel Claas Jaguar 900 chopper w/58 600 e[tra corn head P8 380 hay head 5929 hrs 1998 Jant] 30’ chopper or combine trailer ¿ts Claas tandem dual 1985 ,+C tandem drive truck diesel 10 spd wet kit 5th wheel and pintel hitch ,+C )armall 0 Tuick hitch wide front $llis Chalmer D15 wide front 3 pt 19 )ord single a[le truck 98 5 spd 2 spd trans w/ 6 yard gravel bo[ 6terling tandem drive truck 455 0ercedes diesel engine 10spd trans 5th wheel good rubber This is just a partial listing please check our website for pictures and a full listing. ROGER BAKER SAM BAKER 541-889-5808 208-741-4230 BAKER AUCTION CO. 1-800-650-5808 Visit our website at: www.bakerauction.com ->viÀÊ iÞÊUÊÓänÈxÇx{ÓÊUÊÃ>viÀV iÞ°V for pictures & full listing of this and upcoming auctions. Page 24 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Homedale school enrollment up this year Middle school sees largest population There were just 66 seniors at the start of the last school Year-to-year comparison increase to start 2017-18 year. Homedale School District’s student population by school The freshman class is the and grade: Homedale school are walking the halls, and more largest with 101 students. It’s administrators were greeted than half of that increase (17) also the only class with more High school 2017-18 2016-17 Change with an increase in enrollment has been seen at the sixth- boys (52) than girls (49). 12th grade 88 66 +22 (33.3%) when the new year began last grade level. The sophomore class is 11th grade 99 91 +9 (9.8%) month. There are 97 sixth-graders smaller than the freshman class 10th grade 89 99 -10 (10.1%) According to numbers at HMS this year, which is an that seeded it from a year ago. 9th grade 101 100 +1 (1.0%) provided during last week’s increase of seven in that age There are 80 sophomores this Total 377 356 +21 (5.9%) school board meeting, there group from this time last year. year after 100 freshmen began Middle school 2017-18 2016-17 Change are 6.2 percent more students There were 90 fifth-graders the 2016-17 school year (a 20 8h grade 93 89 +4 (4.5%) in the town’s three schools than enrolled at HMS in September percent drop in the Class of 7th grade 92 87 +5 (5.7%) this time last year. 2016. 2020 population). 6th grade 97 80 +17 (21.3%) The total population increased The fifth-grade class this The junior class remains 5th grade 97 90 +7 (7.7%) 72 students to 1,241. year also numbers 97. steady compared to the number Total 379 346 +33 (8.7%) The three school principals – In her report to the board, of sophomores who began Elem. School 2017-18 2016-17 Change Matt Holtry at the high school, Strong also commended school in 2016-17. AM K 49 38 +11 (28.9%) Moss Strong at the middle music director John Zieske The majority of the PM K 53 38 +15 (39.5%) school, and Terri Vasquez at on his work to bolster band elementary school’s population Pre-First 12 15 +3 (33.3%) the elementary – provided participation. gain can be found in the 1st grade 83 71 +12 (16.9%) enrollment numbers during There are 68 students either kindergarten classes. 2nd grade 70 94 -24 (25.5%) their reports to the board Sept. in beginning band or concert There are 485 students at the 3rd grade 98 96 +2 (2.1%) 11. band, which accounts for elementary school this year, an 4th grade 91 84 +7 (8.3%) Strong, the new middle school nearly 18 percent of the total increase of 6.1 percent over Special Day 14 14 No change administrator, was welcomed student body. last year. ELL 15 13 +2 (15.4%) by the largest increase among “John is doing a great job The bulk of the increase is in Total 485 457 +28 (6.1%) the three schools. recruiting students,” Strong the ﬁ rst-year classrooms where District 1,241 1,169 +72 (6.2%) Thanks to a large sixth-grade wrote in her board report. there are 26 more students than class, the middle school has Holtry reports an increase of September 2016. seen a 9.5 percent increase in 31 high school students from The afternoon kindergarten trend is a continuation. Other grade levels have enrollment at the start of the the spring and 21 from last class population has increased “(This year’s second- four teachers, but Vasquez year compared to the same September. 39.5 percent (15 students) graders) was a small group said the second grade has 23 time last year. There are 22 more students over the start of school a year since Kindergarten,” the students per classroom– the There are 379 students in the senior class than a year ago. principal said. maximum allowed by school enrolled at the middle school ago, and the 88 boys and girls There are 28 more third- “Since it is so small, we only board policy. this year. make up 23.3 percent of the graders than second-graders have three teachers for that “It is just a strange year Thirty-three more students 377-person student body. this year, but Vasquez said that grade level.” with such a small group, and it seems if one moves out, another moves in,” she said. “Enrollment for that grade Have a has stayed pretty much the same.” news tip? There are seven more fourth- graders this year than last, and Call us! the largest class is the third grade, which has 98 pupils. A New Shipment has just arrived of 337-4681 — JPB Lane Recliners Starting at Essential Oils Class 101 $ 00 299 Free Class Monday, September 25 7:00 to 9:00 pm Homedale Christian Church 5WV\IVI)^MV]M0WUMLITM - Join us to learn the techniques of using all Natural Essentials Oils for your family, household and pets. Prizes More prizes if you bring friends! FURNITURE & APPLIANCE of CALDWELL Babysitting Available 307 South Kimball, Caldwell 459-0816 RSVP as seating will be limited. 208-989-0885