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VOL. 24, NO. 30 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009 Horses, rodeo have early fair spotlight Horse lovers will enjoy the fi rst three events, rodeo fans will get a chance to see at 10 a.m., and jackpot roping registration inside the rodeo arena. The event runs from days of the Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo free entertainment with the Idaho Cowboys will be available at the rodeo arena prior to 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. next week. Association slack competition on Sunday. A the competition. At 7 p.m. Monday, the Owyhee County Although the fair offi cially begins Mon- jackpot team roping competition takes place On Monday, the 4-H Horse Show gets Fair and Rodeo Queen contest will hold its day with two days of 4-H Horse Show after the slack, too. The action gets started started with a fl ag salute and related events –– See Fair, page 3 Homedale Schools Idaho Ave. Conditions right for fi re seek levies LID plan for COSSA updated project Council holds workshop to hear Regional tech lighting options center could base near Wilder Downtown revitalization proj- ect manager Andrew Kimmel of A short-term investment will Nampa-based Project Engineer- reap years of economic benefi ts ing Consultants Inc., told the if voters approve supplemental Homedale City Council on Thurs- levies to build a consolidated day that different lighting may Canyon-Owyhee School Services have to be used in the sidewalks, Agency regional technical cen- curbs, gutters and street lighting ter, according to offi cials from upgrade package targeted for COSSA and the Homedale and Idaho Avenue and other streets in Marsing school districts. the proposed Local Improvement All fi ve districts involved with District. COSSA — Homedale, Marsing, New lighting was one of two Wilder, Parma and Notus — have options Kimmel laid out. But set out to fi nd ways to fi nance he stressed the original light- their share of a $5 million center ing choice wouldn’t illuminate Volunteers knock down early-morning blaze that would be built on property enough to stand on its own, and Loren Lawson of the Grand View Fire Department hoses down fl aming bales during the July 21 outside Wilder. blending it with existing street fi re at one of Simplot’s Grand View area stacks. About 350 tons of hay was lost. See Story, Page 8. Superintendents Tim Rosandick lights would create a problem Photo courtesy of Ed Collett (Homedale) and Harold Shockley –– See LID, page 5 –– See COSSA, page 5 Cattlemen look ahead at latest Silver City meeting Clapier stressed that the OCA Silver City. “They need to get Outgoing president stresses need to must attract youth in order to involved; we need to get involved On Page 10 remain viable in the future. with them.” • OCA backs backcountry bring young faces into fold “Where we’ve got to go is the Clapier said the $500 the OCA deputy Even as its membership hon- Cattlemen’s Association was young kids,” Clapier said in his gave to the Owyhee County 4-H • Cattlemen deny power line ored someone for years of indus- looking to the future. president’s report at Saturday’s horse judging team for its trip to survey at stockyards try service Saturday, the Owyhee Outgoing president Bodie 131st annual summer meeting in –– See Cattlemen, page 5 • Photos from the meeting Subscribe today Obituary 6 Commentary 16-17 IInsidenside Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered Calendar 7 Looking Back 18 directly to you each Wednesday Fans to pay at Only $31.80 in Owyhee County Peary Perry 7 Legals 19-21 HMS games Call 337-4681 Sports 13-14 Classifieds 22-23 Page 13 Page 2 Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Homedale City Council Women voice concerns over dogs at-large of the bite she received during a Veterinary Clinic confi rmed his play a factor in how many dogs Offi cials urge citizens to keep recent run-in with a stray dog, offi ce has an agreement with the can be housed there. authorities apprised of animals which the police later quarantined city to house dogs apprehended by Councilman Aaron Tines said at the Owyhee Veterinary Clinic. HPD offi cers. In fact, HPD has a that enforcement of Ordinance A group of women has urged the spoke of neighbors who had “If that was a little kid on our key to gain access to the kennels 349 should be easier with the city to take steps to control dogs dog populations exceeding the block,” she said referring to the at any time, he said. clinic’s kennel expansion. He running at-large in Homedale. three animals allowed without a photos, “he wouldn’t have a hand But capacity becomes a urged folks encountering stray Connie Chadez, Carolyn kennel license per Ordinance 349, left or a face left.” problem because of other dogs to call Owyhee County Grooms, Lynn Lentfer and Donna which governs animal control for Lentfer asked the council about boarding commitments and dispatch, 337-4222, to create a Call all spoke during Thursday’s dogs, cats, poultry and fowl and budgeting for a kennel so police patient commitments to clients, record of the dog calls that can City Council meeting of dogs livestock. offi cers would have a place to put Bean said. be tracked. either running the streets or Lentfer said she began lodging at-large dogs. He added that improvements Clerk and Treasurer Alice barking in neighbors’ yards. complaints with the city last “We looked at that for a while, under way would expand the Pegram suggested that people “I know it’s kind of getting summer, to which Mayor Harold but the problem was finding kennel capacity beyond the “up to report to police any new neighbors out of hand, and we need to Wilson replied that several someone to take care of (the 20” dogs the clinic can house now, who bring in dogs in excess of the take hold of it,” Chadez told the citations had been issued regarding captive dogs),” council president but the size of the dog in question three allowed without a license. councilmen. her particular nuisance neighbor. Dave Downum said. and availability of offi ce staff to Grooms and Chadez both Call showed the council photos Dr. Randy Bean of the Owyhee walk and care for the animals also — JPB Registration fee set, vendors ordinance saga ends Only two Duggan’s report when the fee Budget hearing decreasing to refl ect a grant that with BOCC chair Jerry Hoagland schedule for food vendors was uneventful was spent during FY 2009, current earlier on Thursday. residents attend introduced. The council breezed through a Mayor Harold Wilson pointed out Citing the shaky fi scal outlook, “I say let’s pass this puppy,” hot nine-minute hearing on the fi scal that the city increased its support the commissioners said they could budget hearing dog salesman Tom Murray said year 2010 budget. for the library by $700. provide no more than $2,000 out when Mayor Harold Wilson asked Former Homedale Mayor Ervin “The library got what they of the fi scal year 2009 budget. After months of rewrites, if he had any comments. Gifford was the only resident to asked for,” Clerk and Treasurer But they stopped short of a fi nal discussions and delays, the And the council did just that speak during the brief meeting, Alice Pegram told Gifford. decision during their July 13 Homedale City Council put the with a unanimous 4-0 roll call which was attended by just two Councilman Eino Hendrickson meeting, and told Bauer and fi nishing touches on a vendors vote establishing a one-time food residents. He asked the council to said the goal was to build a new Wilson that the issue could be ordinance Thursday. vendor license fee of $75. consider more fi nancial support for library and then push for the looked at for FY 2010. There was little discussion The fee is effective the Homedale Public Library. creation of a taxing district to The bids presented by Wilson during City Attorney Michael immediately. Although the library’s budget is support the library. include $22,800 from Williamson Roofi ng and Construction Inc., City Hall roof bids from New Plymouth; $24,414 announced from Osmus Roofi ng in Nampa; Wilson told the council about the and $24,495 from JB Roofing three bids received to replace the Inc., of Caldwell. City Hall roof. Earlier this month, When city building inspector Wilson and city public works Rodney Roberts asked for supervisor Larry Bauer asked the particulars on the bids, such as Board of County Commissioners an itemized list of materials, for help in paying for the work. council president Dave Downum “I told them they use a third of suggested Roberts get the chance the space, we should get a third to look over the proposals. Those of the money out of them for the details weren’t included in roofi ng,” Wilson said, alluding Wilson’s report. to a conversation he said he had — JPB IG::B6>CI:C6C8: Complete Tree Service 6[[dgYVWaZ GViZh
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Jaylen Eldridge, whose dad, Marlow, is a in Homedale, and rodeo secretary Ilene After all, the Homedale rodeo seems to • Steer riding is open to ages 10-14 with top team roper and whose mother, Audrey, Canning said the Owyhee rodeo is the only the cradle of champions, and the next batch a buckle and prize money up for grabs is a breakaway roper, won the Homedale Idaho event sanctioned by the NPRA this will be crowned next week. • Local team roping with custom belt mutton bustin’ a year ago then captured summer. The action starts with a slack session for buckles going to the top team the ICA Finals championship at the Idaho Canning also said that the Owyhee the ICA rodeo at 10 a.m. Sunday, followed • Ranch hand bronc riding, with a pot Center Horse Park in the fall. County Rodeo attracts in excess of 400 by jackpot team roping. While the entry of $2,000 added money and a belt buckle This year, though, the pot got a little entries each year. books for the ICA rodeo has closed, jackpot going to the top rider sweeter — at least for Owyhee County Competitors will battle in Wednesday team roping registration will be taken at the The 2008 Owyhee County Rodeo Rodeo fans — with the addition of a through Friday performances for a spot in Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo arena the helped launch a few cowboys to ICA Sunday slack performance three days their respective events in Saturday’s short day of the event. championships (this year’s ICA Finals are before the rodeo’s fi rst performance. go. Nampa television station KTRV Fox The rodeo picks up again next Wednesday Oct. 30-31 at the Idaho Center Horse Park Tie down roping, breakaway roping, Channel 12 will air a tape-delayed version and runs through Saturday, Aug. 8. Advance in Nampa): team roping and barrel racing all were of the championship round on Sunday, tickets are available at Owyhee Auto Sales • Eric Mader scored a 78 in the Saturday featured during the Sunday, Aug. 2 slack, Aug. 16. on the corner of Idaho Avenue and Main night short go to win the bareback bronc which had free admission. Jackpot team Wednesday’s opening round, which is Street in Homedale. championship in Homedale last year two roping also was held Sunday. Family Night when all children 12 and General admission for the Aug. 5 and months before he took home the season The pro events roster for the rodeo younger get in free, will be simulcast on Aug. 6 shows is $10 for adults and $7 title. Mader broke Caleb Bayes’ two-year that runs next Wednesday through Aug. 8 the radio by KQFC-FM, 98.7. for senior citizens. Admission for Aug. 7 hold on the ICA title. includes bull riding, saddle bronc riding, The rodeo also has a few theme nights and Aug. 8 is $12 for adults and $7 for • Jared McFarlane shared the Homedale bareback riding, barrel racing, tie down with Family Night on Wednesday in which children. saddle bronc championship with Marsing’s roping, team roping, steer wrestling and children are admitted free. The books for local events remain open Bryan Martinat. In October, McFarlane was breakaway roping. Both rough stock and Thursday’s performance is themed until Saturday. Call rodeo secretary Ilene crowned the ICA saddle bronc king. Earlier timed events stock are being provided by Pink Night, during which everyone is Canning after 1 p.m. today and either this year, Martinat won the saddle bronc Homedale-based King Cattle Co. encouraged to wear pink to raise awareness Thursday, Friday or Saturday to get in on championship at the College National In addition to the ICA sanctioning, the for cancer as well as show support for those the fun. Canning said the rodeo usually Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. Professional Western Rodeo Association who are battling the disease. averages about 400 entries per year. • Kyna Schrader took home the Owyhee (Pro-West) and Northwest Professional — JPB Still plenty of room From page 1 in fair, rodeo parade √ Fair: 4-H, open entries due Tuesday Entries are still being sought for Pre-registration is recommended style show and interviews at the more events. p.m. Fashion Revue practice takes the 2009 Owyhee County Fair and but not required. Marose said pre- Tumbleweed Theatre. There are Tuesday also marks the time to place at 6 p.m. at the Tumbleweed Rodeo Parade, which will be held entry allows organizers to have eight contestants this year. check in 4-H Projects and Open Theatre. The rest of the fair events Aug. 8 in downtown Homedale. enough judges for each category. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tues- Class entries at the Armory Exhibit get under way beginning next Parade coordinator Donna Marose Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. day, the 4-H Horse Show continues Hall. Check-in and 4-H decorating Wednesday. This is the 75th year a said that only a handful of entries on Aug. 8 at Riverside Park and with the Parade of Horses and will take place between noon and 6 fair has been held in Homedale. have been received so far. the Deward Bell Stadium. Judging Contact Marose at m224md@ gets under way at 9 a.m. yahoo.com or at Owyhee Lanes Colors for the parade this year and Restaurant at (208) 337-3757 are “rainbow”, Marose said. for information on entering the The theme of the fair is “Where parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Owyhee County Gets Together.” on the fi nal day of the fair, which Nominations for this year’s is a Saturday. grand marshal have been closed. Senior center Buckaroo )0.&%"-&t."34*/( Breakfast starts Tuesday With the Owyhee County Fair The all-you-can eat menu and Rodeo in town next week, will include pancakes, sausage, the annual Buckaroo Breakfast eggs and beverages. Cost is $6 OOPPEN OOPPEN WILD CO NTTRRRYY returns to the Homedale Senior for adults, $3 for children ages CO NTRY A/T CO NTRY H/T XXTXTX SPORT Citizens Center. 5-10 and $1 for children 4 and The breakfast will be served younger. daily from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The senior center will hold its beginning Tuesday and running annual quilt raffl e after breakfast through Aug. 8. on Aug. 8. Tickets for the raffl e Dining takes place in the senior are $1 each or six of $5 and are DE2CE:?82E DE2CE:?82E DE2CE:?82E center’s parking, 224 W. Idaho available during fair week at the Ave. breakfast.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Page 5 From page 1 √ COSSA: Homedale, Marsing schedule elections for late next month (Marsing) as well as COSSA di- levy elections in August (Aug. or $520,000, if the $2.5 million tricts’ out-of-pocket costs — and communities,” Rosandick said. rector Mark Cotner say that this is 25 for Marsing and Aug. 27 for federal grant is obtained. The levy amount, offi cials said. The regional center will house the best time to build because 60 Homedale). Both two-year levies levy would cost property owners Cotner and the others said the COSSA educational programs that percent of the $5 million price tag would be dedicated to paying the $99 per year for every $100,000 two-year investment would build now are strewn throughout the fi ve- could be picked up by a $2.5 mil- districts’ share of the $2 million in property value. Rosandick said a regional technical center that district area, including engineering lion federal grant and $500,000 remaining cost. A district’s share that would be about 27 cents per would help the local economy and welding in Homedale. of in-kind donations from local is based on what percentage it day for two years. for years by providing both high Centerpoint High School, the businesses such as Caldwell’s holds of the total market value for Shockley said the levy would school students and adults with alternative school at the corner of R&M Steel Co., which has agreed the fi ve school districts. cost property owners in the Mars- the education necessary to obtain Dixie River Road and Red Top to build a 55,845-square-foot Shockley and Rosandick said, if ing district between $77 and $87 quality jobs. Road, also will move into the new facility. passed, the levies would only be per $100,000 of assessed value. He Cotner is confident the EDA facility. The City of Wilder has donated certifi ed by their respective school said the district still was working will approve the grant because, he Cost savings would be seen in the land and the necessary city boards if the federal grant money with the county assessor’s offi ce said, federal offi cials recognize a more energy-effi cient building services upgrades, the men said. materialized. And they would be in Murphy to get a current market how important the center will be and a central location that will cut Cotner said COSSA should certifi ed only for the amount nec- value, which would allow for a to the economies of the affected down on transportation costs to learn the fate of its grant applica- essary to pay each district’s share more specifi c levy amount. areas. Rosandick concurred, say- multiple points, Cotner said. tion by the fi rst of September. He (if more grant money material- Marsing’s share of the project, ing that the center would be key “From Marsing’s standpoint also said that of about 300 appli- izes, each district’s out-of-pocket when the $3 million in grants to attracting companies to the area by centrally locating the services, cations from other “shovel-ready” share would go down). and donations are factored in, is because training could take place we will save fairly substantial projects seeking stimulus funds Without half of the bill being $474,000. nearby or the workforce already transportation costs,” Shockley through the Economic Develop- footed by a grant, it would be too There are other grant applica- could be trained. said. Cotner said that would be ment Administration, the COSSA burdensome to move forward tions in the works, including a $1 “The regional technical center true for all the districts, including bid is in the No. 1 position. with the project, they said. million request from the Simplot will be a premier educational set- Homedale, because of the cost to Homedale and Marsing have Homedale will be responsible Foundation, that if awarded would ting in the state, and that will help bus to Centerpoint now. chosen to hold supplemental for 26 percent of the total cost, drive down even further the dis- invigorate or re-invigorate all fi ve — JPB √ LID: Engineer’s estimate puts cost of project at more than $775,000 with Idaho Power as well as a vi- ing includes power outlets, which day special meeting at City Hall which Homedale has contracted. In another change from pre- sion issue for drivers who have to would make the existing poles to hear details on lighting options The LID expert will work out liminary plans, Kimmel said work deal with yellow and white shades obsolete. from a representative from Salt prospective costs for individual wouldn’t have to be done through- of light. Kimmel suggested going with Lake City-based Mountain State property owners. out the entire area designated for The new lights would cost the stronger lights and contract- Lighting. Kimmel said the balance of the improvement. twice as much as original lighting ing with Idaho Power to take out The probable costs for the $500,000 block grant will be used This would be because no curb- but give off enough light to be the existing poles and bury the entire project is set at $779,636, to pay for Sage Community Re- ing or sidewalks would be needed used as main streetlights rather utility lines. and about $400,000 of that will be sources administrative fees, about on one side of North Fourth Street than decorative, Kimmel said. His new cost estimate placed covered by the Idaho Community $50,000, and PEC engineering East that runs along the Amalgam- If the city chooses to stay with the removal of Idaho Power poles Block Grant the city received fees, which is a percentage of the ated Sugar Beet Co.’s property; the original lighting, it would no and the burying of the electricity earlier this year, Kimmel said. overall project cost. and there are already sidewalks longer be allowed to use Idaho lines at $30,000. The new lights The rest will be assessed as part He also said that the fi nal cost on South Third Street West along Power Co.’s existing power poles will cost $114,000, or about of the LID, the information of of the project could be lower the Family Dollar property. to electrify holiday decorations. $1,500 apiece for 76 fi xtures. which is now in the hands of the based on how contractors bid the The more expensive street light- The council set a 6 p.m. Tues- City of Caldwell LID expert with work. — JPB √ Cattlemen: Board members shuffl ed 9 $5 the nationals in Mississippi was when he ac- afraid to ask : a strong message of how impor- cepted the the tough tant youth is to the industry. But gavel near the questions. he said more needs to be done, end of Satur- “Capital suggesting goat-tying, rodeo and day’s daylong Press’ loss other events and activities as ways meeting. “It’s was a tremen- to bring youth into the organiza- kinda nerve- dous loss for tion beyond the Future Members racking be- our industry,” roll call. ing up here Richards said Buddy Green, the Bureau of because I re- of McCoy’s Land Management Owyhee Field spect you all retirement. Kit Bachman Kenny Kershner Offi ce manager, echoed Clapier’s a lot.” Several sentiment during his presentation Two new offi cers were elected, topics that impact the cattle in- inside the Silver City School- with Kit Bachman replacing past dustry significantly, including 4 house. Green said that the younger president Dana Rutan and Kenny proposed electrical transmission 0 5 generation needs to get involved Kershner taking over the spot lines, the Owyhee County Sheriff’s 4 *' not only with the cattle industry vacated by Brenda Richards. backcountry deputy, the horse but with range management in “It’s been a great experience slaughter ban and animal identi- $ 8 general. I’ll hold near and dear to me for a fi cation, triggered lengthy debate 6 7 “There is a deficit of young long time,” Rutan said of his time inside the historic schoolhouse. people getting into range manage- on the board. Former OCA president and ment,” he said, adding that an in- Richards was given a custom current Idaho Cattlemen’s As- fusion of youth is vital to keeping belt buckle as a token of appre- sociation vice-president Charles existing multiple-use advocacy ciation. Rutan’s parting gift of Lyons won the silver membership !!"# $%# &''(&)*('*+' and BLM programs viable. a custom-made bit is still being bit in the drawing that kicked off Even if there isn’t a broader created, Clapier said. the meeting. Call!!,!-'&(+&+(+)./01-'&2+&+2/)3* Phil 208.989.9418 or Doug 208-989-7463 youth movement in the OCA Longtime agricultural journal- — JPB !"#$ % & membership, the trend returned to ist Pat McCoy, recently retired the top of the hierarchy Saturday from the Capital Press, was given when 27-year-old Doug Rutan an honorary member award in a accepted the gavel from Clapier ceremony conducted by Richards, as new president. who pointed out that McCoy was “I hope I can do you a good the type of reporter who was gra- job,” Rutan said from the podium cious and courteous but never Page 6 Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Obituary Birthday Stephen John “Steve” Carson Gertrude McMahan marks Stephen John “Steve” Carson, er Idaho endure whatever the challenges 64, Nampa died Thursday, July loca- life brought his way. Even his 100 years with celebration Friends and family are invited to 23, 2009, at his home due to com- tions. He doctors marveled at his positive share in lifelong Owyhee County plications associated with ALS shared attitude while dealing with such resident Gertrude McMahan’s (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), this pas- a debilitating disease. He said it birthday celebration on Saturday, “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. sion with was possible because of his faith, Aug. 8, 2009, from 2-4 p.m. at A viewing was held Monday, Linda, family and friends support. Nampa First Christian Church, July 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Zeyer the kids He is survived by his wife Lin- 619 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Funeral Chapel, 83 N. Midland, and da of Nampa; his mother Delna of Idaho. No gifts please, but cards Nampa. Funeral services were grand- Nampa; his daughters and son-in- are always a joy. held Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at kids. He law, Stephanie and Roger Bonte Gertrude is a life-long resident the LDS Nampa North Stake Cen- enjoyed explosives and was known of Discovery Bay, California, Em- of Owyhee County born to George ter on Birch. The family met with for being a bit of a practical joker. ily Carson of Nampa; three sons and Minnie Brandau on Aug. 6, friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. He had a very contagious smile and daughters-in-law, David and 1909 in Wilson. prior to the service. Burial fol- and amazing laugh that anyone Shelley Carson of Meridian, Greg She and Clifford McMahan lowed in the Marsing-Homedale who associated with him in the and Kym Carson of Nampa and raised their family on their 80- Cemetery. past few years will never forget. Bryan and Kim Carson of Boise; acre farm and ranch in Wilson. Steve was born November 5, In 1995, Steve sold the farm four sisters and their husbands While she is retired now, she Her family includes three 1944 to John “Ted” and Delna and moved to Nampa. He then DyAnne and Jerry Bermensolo, loved tutoring, substituting, and daughters, Inez King, Shirley Carson. He was the big brother worked for ABI Alfalfa, Ameri- Brenda and Norman Hogg, Pam teaching Sunday school and Verbanac, and Clara Bish. She of fi ve younger sisters. He was can Construction and BioFlora. and Matt Bright, Susan and Blake leading 4-H. also has 11 grandchildren, 19 raised in Homedale, working on He enjoyed these jobs, being out Isaacson; a brother-in-law, Pat Gertrude still enjoys reading, great grandchildren and eight the farm with his dad. talking to people, but was forced McCurdy; fi fteen grandchildren, fl owers, gardens, eating home- great-great grandchildren. In 1963, he graduated from into early retirement because of Zach, Brock, Cade and Ma- fried chicken and lemon pie and Gertrude was a schoolteacher Homedale High School and began his diagnosis with ALS in 2004. lia Bonte of California, Parker, would welcome friends to come in Fruitvale, Wilson and Melba. attending Ricks College in Eastern He hated being a burden on any- Chayse, Jaden, Kyler and Brody celebrate with her. Idaho with childhood friends and one and became a very “patient” Carson of Meridian, Madison, cousins. Within two years he was patient. Over the last several years Paytton, Hunter, Abbygale and married to Charlene “Char” Mey- Linda provided the majority of Jackson Carson of Nampa and Senior center meals er. They moved back to Homedale his care. Much assistance was Kampbell Carson of Boise; nu- and Steve continued working on also given by his mom, his sister merous nieces and nephews and suspended during fair the family farm. In 1968, Char DyAnne, his daughter Emily, a devoted dog named Ozzie. There will be no congregate hold its monthly Saturday night passed away from injuries sus- as well as other family mem- He was preceded in death by his meals served at the Homedale dance. The public can enjoy tained in a car accident. bers, lifelong friends and church father, Ted, his fi rst wife, Char and Senior Citizens Center next week live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In 1972 Steve met Linda Hogg. friends, and outside agencies. his sister Shauna McCurdy. to make room for the annual Admission is $4, and participants They were married August 24, 1972 Steve was a lifelong member A special thanks to Dr. Fried- Buckaroo Breakfast series during are encouraged to bring finger in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. of the Church of Jesus Christ of man and Dr. Marshal at the Idaho the Owyhee County Fair and food to share. They resided in Homedale where Latter-day Saints. He served in Elks Rehabilitation Center, the Rodeo. The monthly foot clinic will they raised their five children. the capacity of Bishop for many staff at Assisting Hands of Nam- Meals will resume Aug. 11, be held beginning at 8 a.m. on They spent many hours working years, as well as other Bishopric pa, especially Carla, Val Stille the same day that the monthly Aug. 11. together on the farm even being positions, High Councilman, High and Maria Torres for your loving shopping trip is planned. Call the Appointments are required featured in the “Potato Growers Priest Group Leader, Scout Mas- care of our dear husband, father, center at 337-3020 to reserve a and can be scheduled by calling of Idaho” magazine in 1987. Steve ter and various other positions. grandfather and friend. spot on the bus, which leaves the the center. and Linda celebrated many of their He was a very good listener and The family suggests that me- center at 9 a.m. The senior center is located at 36 wedding anniversaries in Jack- would always go out of his way morial contributions be made to On Aug. 8, the center will 224 W. Idaho Ave. son Hole, Wyoming. Steve loved to help anyone in need while he Muscular Dystrophy Association the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, was physically able. He was never of Idaho 6485 W. Interchange fi shing, camping and A.T.V. riding critical of anyone and had the sense Lane, #101 Boise 83709, 866- in the Owyhee Mountains and oth- of humor and spiritual insight to 615-0569. Senior menus Marsing Senior Center Death notices July 29: Liver & onions or chefs choice, salad, muffi n, carrot cake. RAYMOND A. CONE, 86, a and interment was at Riverside 23, 2009, at a local care center. July 30: Breaded pork chops, cheesy potatoes, squash, carrot salad, native of Adrian, Ore., who lived Thomas Cemetery in Blackfoot. Funeral services were held Mon- fruit, cookie. in Burley, died Monday, July 13, day at the Homedale Assembly of Aug.. 3: Breakfast to order. Special: Quiche, fruit cocktail, juice, 1 2009, in Boise. Services were held NORMA JEAN DEWEY, 84, God Church. Arrangements were bran muffi n w/raisins, milk. Monday, July 20, 2009, in Burley, of Homedale, died Thursday, July handled by Flahiff Funeral Cha- Aug.. 4: Meatloaf, baked potato, mixed vegetables, cole slaw, orange pel, Homedale, (208) 337-3252. juice, roll, apple, milk. Plan to attend the Aug.. 5: Chicken & noodles carrots, green salad, jello w/fruit, orange MABEL JANE (JACKSON) juice, cherry crisp, milk. 2009 Malheur County HOAGLAND, 90, of Reynolds Creek, died Friday, July 23, 2009, Junior Livestock Auction at a Nampa care center. Funeral Homedale Senior Center services were held Tuesday at the July 29: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, broccoli, roll, Saturday, August 1, 2009 Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen beverage. Chapel. Burial will be at the July 30: Pork chops, baked potato, green beans, roll, beverage. 10:00 a.m. Girvin Hall Melba Cemetery. Aug.. 4-8: Buckaroo Breakfast. at the Malheur County Fairgrounds x Goats Join us for a x Hogs Buyer’s Breakfast x Lambs Since 1952, Flahiff Funeral Chapels have been dedicated to providing the families of Canyon and Owyhee Counties with a caring and professional environment to celebrate the life of a loved one. x Rabbits starting at 8 a.m. We offer services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each family. x Steers in front of Girvin Traditional & Alternative Services Canyon and Owyhee Counties’ locally owned Crematory Pre-Arrangements by Licensed Funeral Directors Aaron Tines Caldwell Homedale Mortician’s Assistant 624 Cleveland Blvd. - Caldwell, ID 83605 27 E. Owyhee Ave. - Homedale, ID 83628 Proudly serving the Community as: Member, Homedale Chamber of Commerce (208) 459-0833 (208) 337-3252 Member, Homedale Lions Club Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Page 7 Ladies Auxiliary announces raffl e to fund Girls State 2010 The ladies of the American Owyhee County Fair during the the Children’s Miracle Network. Bet You Didn’t Know Legion Auxiliary will hold a fi rst week of August. The drawing The event, which saw themed raffl e to raise funds to send two for the gift cards will be held on wine baskets up for a silent auction, Homedale girls to the Idaho the final night of the Owyhee netted $534, post commander Warning: Flowery gifts Syringa Girls State 2010 event. County Rodeo, Aug. 8. Robert Keavney said. Two $100 gift cards provided The money went to the St. don’t always carry by Paul’s Market will be raffl ed Homedale Legion Luke’s Children’s Hospital off. Tickets cost $1 each or $5 Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit for six. raises $534 for in Boise, with a stipulation that fl attering sentiments Those desiring to purchase hospitalized children all funds be solely used for the Sending fl owers might not get in his entire life. Whew. tickets can contact Carolyn Earlier this month, Homedale’s children at the unit. you the kind of praise you’re Grooms at 249-6021, or tickets American Legion Post No. 32 The Legion wanted to extend looking for ... Basil means hatred. The Red Sea ... is it really red may be purchased at the American held a fundraiser at Whiskey a thank you to all those who Yellow roses suggest infi delity and why? Yep, afraid so, gets it Legion Auxiliary booth at the Roe’s, with the proceeds to benefi t contributed to the cause. and carnations mean you are name from the large amounts of disdainful of someone. red seaweed that is found fl oating on it all times of the year. Adrian boy in state spelling contest Next time you’re looking for an unusual museum to visit ... Benjamin Franklin started a Vallen Sipes, a 16-year-old junior-to- ern Oregon State Spelling Contest on you could try the Byrd Antarctic fad in Europe after he published be at Adrian High School, has qualifi ed June 18. Dog Museum. It’s located in instructions on how ladies should for the Oregon State Spelling Contest in Sipes lives in Adrian with his grand- Wonalalcet, N.H. Dedicated to wear lightning rods on their Salem later this year. father Brett Sipes and his great grand- the memory of dogs that helped hats. Seems he wrote these in Sipes, whose father Tab lives in mother Anna Sipes. explorers through Antarctica. his “Poor Richards Improved” Homedale, qualifi ed for the state con- The state spelling contest takes place almanac in 1753. Oh, yes, and test by winning the Malheur County during the Labor Day weekend at the The year 1841 was special in the women were advised to trail Spelling Contest in May and the East- Oregon State Fair. the history of our country for a grounding wire behind them as Vallen Sipes something very unusual … what they walked. was it? Well, it’s the only year that we had three men sitting as That old Persian rug your Aunt Homedale Public Library invites kids to “Butterfl y Ball” President of the United States. Nell gave you ... well, send it to Story time at Homedale Public lows animals of all sizes — a little of all ages will be enchanted with Martin Van Buren was in offi ce me if you don’t want it. Seems Library will feature “An Invita- mouse who can’t fi nd a dress to 10 this magical story,” organizers said until he was voted out in March of some of them may have as many tion To The Butterfl y Ball”. The porcupines in velvet jackets — as in a release. Along with the story that year. Henry Harrison became as 1 million knots for every three children’s reading time takes place they get ready for the Butterfl y there will be singing, refreshments president, but died a short while square feet. Can last up to 500 at 10:15 a.m. Friday at the library, Ball. and crafts. For more information, after his inauguration due to years or more. 125 W. Owyhee Ave. “With beautiful pictures and phone 337-4228 afternoons be- pneumonia. John Tyler succeeded Author Jane Yolen’s story fol- clever rhyming, children and adults tween 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. him after his death. — For more information on Peary Perry or to read more of his Louis the XIV was said to have writings or to make a comment, Calendar taken only three, that’s three baths visit www.pearyperry.com Today Tappin’ Toes and free lunch Saturday 11 a.m., ages 1-4 plus adult or caregiver, free; (+Y[djiWb[ Senior center dance free lunch for ages 1-18 follows at 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., live music, $4 and fi nger food, 1HZDQG8VHG,WHPV Eastern Owyhee County Library, Grand View. Homedale Senior Citizens Center, 224 W. Idaho (208) 834-2785 Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 DW9HU\ORZ3ULFHVDW9HU\ORZ3ULFHV Line dancing lessons 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free, Homedale Senior Citizens Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) Sunday $OOXVHG&ORWKHV 337-3020 Owyhee County Rodeo 2QO\2QO\ 10 a.m., ICA slack and jackpot team roping, free, Owyhee County Fairgrounds Thursday Marsing High all-year reunion Senior citizens lunch 1 p.m., potluck, Marsing City Park. (208) 896- L_i_ed9ecckd_jo Noon, Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main St., 4220 Grand View TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) J^h_\jIjeh[ 5:30 p.m. weigh-in, 7 p.m. meeting, First Monday LQ0DUVLQJ Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th St., Homedale. Owyhee County Fair (208) 482-6893 8 a.m., Owyhee County Fairgrounds, Homedale. 221 W. Main Street across from Marsing Hardware Dinner and a Book (208) 337-3888 Hours: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM Tuesday—Saturday 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., free meal for ages 1-18, $3 Narcotics Anonymous open meeting for adults, Eastern Owyhee County Library, 520 8 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Church, &ORWKLQJ*LIWV$SSOLDQFHV.LWFKHQ Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) 834-2785 17454 Hw 95 S., Homedale 6XSSOLHV)XUQLWXUH7RROV6SRUWLQJ Summer youth reading program *RRGV 6:30 p.m., “Be Creative @ Your Library”, ages Tuesday 5-12, free, Eastern Owyhee County Library, 520 Owyhee County Fair 3URYLGLQJVXSSRUWIRUORFDO Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) 834-2785 8 a.m., Owyhee County Fairgrounds, Homedale. FRPPXQLW\VHUYLFHVOLNHWKH)RRG%DQN AA meeting (208) 337-3888 %UHDGOLQH