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VOL. 34, NO. 34 $1 HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019 Bruneau-GV student A GGIRLIRL’S GGIVINGIVING HHEARTEART improvement catches governor’s eye District superintendent accepts key advisory role on statewide panel by Mandi Boren press release from the district, For The Owyhee Avalanche Bruneau-Grand View students After signifi cant academic achieved some of the largest test success during the 2018-19 score gains and kindergarten school year, the Bruneau Grand through sixth-grade literacy View Joint School District is rates in the state during the last drawing the attention of Gov. school year. Brad Little and his “Our Kids, Last year, the district saw Idaho’s Future” education task 100 percent of kindergarten force. According to an Aug. 14 –– See Improvement, page 7

Adeline Thomas (left) and her brother Rylan teamed up to sell lemonade and raise nearly $500 for St. Jude’s Hospital. Submitted photos Oreana resident donates cash, curls to fi ght children’s cancer Marsing schools start new chapter The Marsing School District Board of Trustees, along Oreana 8-year-old with superintendent Norm Stewart, welcomed in the inspired by discarded mail new school year with an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 13 at the district’s new middle school While most schoolchildren may have on 8th Avenue West. From left: Trustees Jason Sevy (Zone been raising Cain during summer vacation, 1); Chad Showalter (Zone 2); Brad McIntyre (Zone 5, Adeline Thomas was raising money and chair); and Betty Ackerman (Zone 3). The fi rst day of awareness. school was last Wednesday. Inspired by a discarded piece of mail, Adeline Thomas spent a Saturday afternoon selling lemonade to help children battling November’s city ballots cancer. A few days ago, the daughter of Oreana’s Elizabeth and Seth Thomas, took a trip to a could get crowded hair salon and got her hair chopped off. She Candidates fi ling to fi le for the election is 5 p.m., donated the locks to Wigs for Kids, which on Friday, Sept. 6. provides head cover for boys and girls who period begins James Ferdinand’s first have gone through chemotherapy. four-year term as Marsing Elizabeth Thomas said the August journey soon mayor ends on Dec. 31. Other began when Adeline found a donation This sign outside Grand View Gas Marsing council members solicitation mailer from St. Jude’s Hospital convinced passers-by to give, give, give One mayor and seven council who could face re-election on on the family’s burn pile. earlier this month. members in Owyhee County’s Nov. 5 include Chris Even and “I had put it in the burn pile, and she found cities could seek re-election in Marie Herman. it, and read all the information,” Elizabeth Tenn., children’s hospital. November. Both council members are said of the mail that offers address labels in After reading about the hospital’s mission, The period for hopefuls to in their second terms, although return for a donation to help the Memphis, –– See Oreana, page 4 fi le candidacy petitions begins later this month. The deadline –– See Ballots, page 6

Subscribe today Marsing budget, Pg. 2: Mayor declines pay raise in hearing Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered Celebration of Life, Pg. 10: Services planned for HHS teacher directly to you each Wednesday Junior rodeo, Pg. 13: Photos, results from Jordan Valley Only $37.10 (incl. post. & tax) in Owyhee County Call 337-4681 More fair results, Pg. 16: Horse show, livestock awards Obituary, 10 • Commentary, 14-15 • Looking Back, 16 Page 2 Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Another chance to weigh in Marsing budget sees on Marsing-to-Murphy zoning slight increase over Open house give their input. Next week’s meeting will be “We’re just getting the second of its kind for the current fi scal year continues county information for what the Marsing-to-Murphy region. citizens want because we’re “Most of the people who The clerk’s duties include comp plan review going to redo the (county’s came to the fi rst meeting were Mayor declines maintaining public records, comprehensive plan),” (of the same mindset as) those pay raise; Green taking meeting minutes, pre- Owyhee County’s District 2 Commissioner Kelly who came to the Homedale paring the city budget and ongoing effort to retool its Aberasturi said. meetings,” Aberasturi said. sworn in as clerk more. comprehensive land use plan Copies of zoning maps, “If we’re going to grow, they Also, Ferdinand introduced continues next Wednesday surveys, and comment sheets want smart growth. Do it in the The Marsing City Council new public works supervisor with a public meeting. are available for review in the cities and the impact areas and approved the fi scal year 2020 Joseph Heidt to the council The county Planning and Planning and Zoning office not in the countryside.” budget last Wednesday after a and gallery. Heidt replaces Zoning Commission will take in Murphy and under the Aberasturi said most public hearing. Philip Gibson, who decided comments on how residents Community Development tab attendees want to avoid the The FY 20 budget is to step down from his position would to see land zoned at www.owyheecounty.net. urban sprawl that has occurred $4,104,913 — a .14 percent but will remain part of the city in the unincorporated area For additional information in Canyon County. increase over the current ex- maintenance crew. of the county between the please call 208-495-2095 ext. Generally, folks who have penditures of $4,099,069. Heidt said he has 25 years Marsing area and Sinker 2. chimed in on the Marsing-to- The largest increase in the of public works experience Creek and east and west to the This is the second phase of Murphy portion of the zoning budget was in the parks funds, and has appreciated assistance county boundaries. Zoning the comprehensive plan review question would like to see which jumped from $254,505 from Gibson during the tran- classifications within the for the entire county. Earlier, residential zones in the areas to $277,871. sition. Marsing city limits are not the P&Z led public meetings of Hidden Valley Estates south Sewer funds nearly dou- “Philip has been tremen- subject to this process. to analyze possible changes to of Marsing on Old Bruneau bled from FY 2018 to 2019 dous,” Heidt said. “I am very The public meeting will take zoning in the rural area around Highway and Givens Hot ($550,300 to $1,030,752), thankful for his help and his place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Homedale. Springs. while it increased in the 2020 friendship.” next Wednesday at the Owyhee “Homedale was a big one. Another area that could be budget to just $1,041,252. He added, “I’m going to re- County Courthouse, 20381 We had a lot of participation,” open to residential zoning The budget was approved tire here.” State Hwy. 78, in Murphy. Aberasturi said. “We’ve had a in some minds is dry land in with no public input. Ferdinand also announced Citizens can drop in at lot of participation with the one agricultural zones, Aberasturi The council passed the ap- he will hire a temporary part- anytime during the two-hour in the Marsing-Murphy area, said. propriations ordinance, and time employee to assist in window to get information and but nothing like Homedale.” The commissioner pointed an ordinance authorizing pay document cataloging for re- out that water is a “major raises for the city’s elected cords destruction. issue” in Owyhee County offi cials. Mayor James Fer- Open 7:30 am - 6 pm 337-5588 and that officials want dinand, who is nearing the A&S Lumber Monday - Friday Zwygart named auditor & Supply 8 am - 5 pm Saturday to avoid the situation in end of his fi rst term in offi ce, Zwygart John & Associates 328 Hwy 95 in Homedale some Canyon County rural declined to take a pay raise PLLC has been approved to /80%(5,1 Livestock & Pet Feed subdivisions that are starting although it was originally in- again prepare the city’s 2020 to experience problems with cluded in the proposed bud- audit, a job that carries a 672&. Show Supplies pumps that supply water to the get. $6,000 price tag. )5(((67,0$7(6 'RJ‡&DW‡3LJ‡6WHHU 0RUH residences. 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Board of County Commissioners chair Jerry Hoagland (far right) listens to discussion about sage-grouse habitat near Grand View on Thursday. BLM photo BLM’s sage-grouse habitat improvement project starts ally turn color before burning Tour attendees were able to ments on their lands next to Tour highlights juniper removal operations begin in the winter see a before-and-after contrast private and state lands that southwest of Grand View or early spring. Williamson of treated areas and areas yet have already been treated,” said authorities will wait until to be treated. Hoagland said. “There was The Bureau of Land Man- The fi rst removal contracts conditions for fi re spread are Hoagland said one tour stop a lot of discussion about the agement has started a “catch- have a Nov. 15 deadline, the highly unlikely. near Spencer Reservoir fea- partnerships developed over up” effort in trying to reduce Board of County Commission- “Visitors to the Bachman tured a fresh-cut area with a the years to get this project on juniper encroachment on sage- ers chair said. Grade and Triangle area next backdrop of uncut trees. the ground.” grouse habitat. Hoagland was part of the spring will likely see the Even as cut trees die away, In his remarks to the tour On Thursday, BLM Boise tour, which showcased an area downed juniper trees, which seeds will sprout and be- guests, Hoagland highlighted District offi cials showed the southwest of Grand View. by then will have turned rusty gin growing in a few years, the 20-year journey taken to media and government of- The BOSH project will cover brown and stand out a bit,” Hoagland said. build the partnerships that fi cials how implementation of nearly 964 square miles, and Williamson said. But the BLM will work to made the BOSH project pos- the Bruneau-Owyhee Sage- some of the work already com- “Once the dying needles fall keep the juniper population sible. grouse Habitat (BOSH) Project pleted is visible from the coun- off in about a year, they will be from exploding again. He said a big step on the road looked. ty’s major roads in the area. far less noticeable, if at all.” “The BLM has a maintenance to the large-scale project was The collaborative effort aims Cutting operations began on Hoagland was on the tour plan to treat seedlings that re- the establishment of the LWG, to remove early-stage juniper Aug. 1. with BLM Boise District man- turn after a number of years which is chaired by Grand trees that threaten Owyhee “The majority (of junipers) ager Lara Douglas and Boise because we know there are still View resident Donna Bennett County’s sagebrush-steppe will be left where they were District fuel operations lead millions of productive seeds out and includes stakeholders landscape. fallen, and also limbed down Ben Sitz. There were also rep- there,” Hoagland said. representing private interests, Work began after the proj- so that they do not create a resentatives from the Owyhee Hoagland took part in a federal and state government, ect’s Record of Decision was perch for raptors,” BLM Boise Local Working Group for discussion during the tour and non-governmental organiza- signed in February. District spokesman Michael sage-grouse conservation, also shared a little about the tions (NGOs) and ranchers. “Approximately 6,000 acres Williamson said. the Idaho Governor’s Offi ce history of sage-grouse con- “This group got early habitat have been cut so far this year, “But for those cuttings where of Species Conservation, the servation efforts in Owyhee projects on the ground, which and they believe the cutters it is dense and within 200 feet Idaho Department of Lands County. helped build (the) trust from are ahead of schedule,” Dist. 1 of roadways, those will be and the Natural Resource Con- “The main discussion was the private land owners (in) the Commissioner Jerry Hoagland piled and burned.” servation Service, according to about the need for the federal agencies,” Hoagland said. said. The felled trees will eventu- a BLM media advisory. government to match up treat- — JPB HHS driver’s ed We’ll Give You a Reason to Smile! Cleaning, registration Friday Get your kids in Exam & * $ Registration for the first week. for their cleaning, X-Rays 82 session of Homedale High A mandatory parent meeting exams, and x-rays! ­vœÀÊ՘ˆ˜ÃÕÀi`Ê«>̈i˜ÌÃ]ʈ˜Ê>LÃi˜ViʜvÊ«iÀˆœ`œ˜Ì>Ê`ˆÃi>Ãi® School driver’s education will be held next Wednesday.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Page 5 Homedale City Library USEI report: “Non-conforming” youth programs change waste played part in fatal blast With the blessing of the board and “Where’s Tumpty?” A chemical reaction involving approved waste stream,” US The investigation revealed of directors, the Homedale After the readings, the waste that shouldn’t have been Ecology chairman, president the explosion was caused by City Library is moving its two children will enjoy a play present led to November’s and CEO Jeff Feeler said. a chemical reaction between youth programs to new days. dough craft. deadly explosion at a Grand “It is good to understand the water, magnesium, and the The Story Time activity McMichael said Story View hazardous waste disposal root cause of the incident and presence of non-conforming for preschoolers will move to Time will shift to Mondays site. we are focusing on steps we materials. The catastrophic Mondays beginning with next beginning next week to make US Ecology released can take to eliminate any future damage was caused by a steam week’s event. There is no Story it easier for families to bring last week a summary of its incidents.” explosion and was not the result Time this Friday. their preschoolers and older investigation into the Nov. US Ecology’s eight-month of a fl ammable or combustible Teens & Tweens, returning siblings to the event. 17 accident that killed one investigation included work dust environment. from a hiatus with school back “We liked having the employee and injured three from third-party expert “The regulatory agencies are in session, will be held from 5 older siblings come to Story others. investigators specializing in the in the process of going through p.m. to 6 p.m., on Thursdays Time also, but then at times The conclusion: Waste type of incident that occurred our fi nal report, and we want when the new season begins it was a challenge trying to that was not supposed to at the company’s Grand View to provide the agencies with on Sept. 5. fi nd activities that preschool be delivered to the disposal location on Nov. 17. adequate time to review and Previously both Story Time children and their older siblings facility made its way into The company outlined digest the findings,” Feeler and Teens & Tweens were held would have fun doing as well,” the treatment process and the findings and how the said. “Although it is good to on Fridays, which is a regular McMichael said. “Many triggered the accident that took investigation was carried out in have determined the root cause, day off for all children in the parents are actually excited the life of 48-year-old Grand an Aug. 12 press release received it is important to remember that Homedale School District. about this new change.” View resident Monte “Alex” after The Owyhee Avalanche’s members of our US Ecology School is out by 4 p.m., each Another reason for the Green. publication deadline for the family suffered physical day. change is to perhaps bolster “This investigation confi rms Aug. 14 edition. and emotional injuries, and “We decided it would be a attendance once the summer what we suspected early on, Thousands of data points a valued employee lost his good time to begin our new day reading program rolls around that we received a shipment and analytical samples were life. We remain focused on and time with our programs again in 2020. of non-conforming waste that collected as part of the supporting our valued team once school has started, and the McMichael said Story Time included material that was investigation process, the members as we move forward library board agreed,” library attendance tends to drop each not supposed to be part of the release said. with rebuilding efforts.” youth services coordinator summer because the activity Carol McMichael said. was held on the day after the “When school starts we tend summer reading program. Transportation department hosts public meeting to have better attendance at The Homedale City Library Story Time.” is open Monday through to gather input on U.S. 95 and Idaho 19 Story Time will be held at Saturday. It’s located at 125 10:15 a.m. on Monday. That’s W. Owyhee Ave. the same time of day as the old Call (208) 337-4228 for more The public is invited to attend a meeting on Aug. 29 to comment on corridor Friday program. information on the library and studies for U.S. 95 from the Oregon state line to the U.S. 20-26/Nyssa junction Stories to be read next week its programs. and Idaho 19 from the Oregon state line to Caldwell. include “Strictly No Elephants” — JPB The purpose of the corridor studies is to identify short-term and long-term Library expansion subject needs for these highways through the year 2040.

of special meeting Friday Those interested in learning more about the corridor studies and submitting The architect and contractor 31 W. Wyoming Ave. input can attend a public meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at for the Homedale City Library Project architect Randy the Homedale City Park at E. Idaho Avenue. expansion project will field Haverfield and contractor questions from the library’s Chris Waldram will hold a The transportation department is also doing a corridor study on U.S. 20-26 from board of directors Friday. question-and-answer session A special meeting, open to with the library directors. the Oregon state line to Interstate 84. The meeting on Aug. 29 focuses on U.S. 95 the public, has been called for Community members also and Idaho 19, but information will be available on U.S. 20-26 as well. 11 a.m., on Friday at City Hall, may attend and ask questions. Additional information can be found online at: ITDprojects.org/WesternCanyonOwyheeStudy/

Those with questions about the corridor studies can send an e-mail to Adam Rush at [email protected], or call him at 1-208-334-8119.

Comments on the corridor studies are being accepted until Sept. 20, and can be e-mailed to [email protected], or mailed to:

Idaho Transportation Department Attn: Adam Rush 3311 W. State Street Boise, ID 83703.

Persons needing an interpreter or special accommodations are urged to contact (208) 334-8119 or TTY/TDD users Dial 711 to use the Idaho Relay System. Se les recomienda a las personas que necesiten un intérprete o arreglos especiales que llamen al coordinador de participación público al (208) 334-8119 o TDD/TDY marque 711. Page 6 Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Senior menus From page 1 Homedale Senior Center Salad bar available with each meal: Lettuce, tomato, boiled eggs, peaches, apricots, salad dressing √ Ballots: Two council seats up for grabs Milk available each day Roll available each day except July 31, Aug. 14, Aug. 28 in Marsing, Grand View; three in Homedale Aug. 21: Tater tot casserole (ground beef, tater tots, cream of Herman has not served Jon Pennington and Bill prior to fi ling the declaration mushroom soup) Calif. blend veggies consecutive terms. Mead are nearing the end of paperwork. Aug. 22: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, Both Marsing council terms their terms. The candidacy declaration country trio veggies on the November ballot will be Qualifications to run form must include a $40 fi ling Aug. 27: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas & for four years. for office begins with the fee or a petition of candidacy carrots Three council members could prospective candidate being signed by at least fi ve qualifi ed Aug. 28: Taco salad, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, cheese, chips, face re-election in Homedale. a qualifi ed city elector, which city electors. rice Incumbents Aaron Tines and means the person must be at Those forms can be picked Aug. 29: Salisbury steak w/mushrooms & onions, mashed Steve Atkins are up for four- least 18 years, a U.S. citizen up at City Hall in Homedale, potatoes w/gravy, mixed veggies year terms, and Jerry Anderson and have his or her primary Marsing or Grand View, is completing the two-year term residence within the city they or at the Owyhee County Rimrock Senior Center vacated when Tim Downing want to serve. Courthouse in Murphy. The All meals are served with milk & fruit juice resigned. Anderson was The permanent address must paperwork must be fi led with Aug. 22: Roast beef, baked potato w/gravy, Waldorf salad, slice appointed to fi nish Downing’s match the candidate’s voter the city clerk by 5 p.m., on of WG bread w/butter, yogurt w/granola, berry cobbler time in offi ce. registration address, and the Friday, Sept. 6. Aug. 27: Tostada bowl salad, WG tortilla bowl & tortilla Two council seats will be on candidate must have resided Write-in candidacies will chips, green salad, tomatoes, onions, olives, salsa, cream the ballot in Grand View, and in the town in which they are be accepted until 5 p.m., on cheese, shredded cheese, refried beans, fresh berries & cottage each will carry four-year terms. running for the six months Monday, Sept. 23. cheese Aug. 29: Pork chops, funeral potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, pudding, WW roll, Cook’s choice soup, pineapple upside down cake THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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He said the on a bun, French fries more light on the increases in potentially smaller agencies to patrol deputies and supervisors Aug. 28: Breakfast: Choc. Chip muffi n Lunch: Spaghetti w/ his budget that were part of the tie into them.” received new vehicles, but the meat sauce, green beans Fiscal Year 2020 appropria- Grant said getting education school resource offi cer and de- tions county commissioners opportunities closer to home tective vehicles were retained Homedale Middle — as opposed to the Idaho because they were either new passed Monday. Fruit & salad bar, choice of milk and juice each day POST Academy in Meridian or had very low miles. The second-term elected of- Aug. 21: Breakfast: Apple cinn. Texas toast or cereal Lunch: — is a new trend, too. Bishop also obtained a grant fi cial said that his $10,000 train- Orange chicken, steamed rice, broccoli, fortune cookie or Ham “We have been moving in to provide in-vehicle Wi-Fi ing budget will cover several & cheese hot pocket a direction towards bringing through Verizon for all patrol different educational opportuni- Aug. 22: Breakfast: Donut, string cheese or cereal, string more instructors in and created deputies and supervisors. Grant ties for Owyhee County depu- cheese Lunch: Pepperoni Pizza ripper, rice krispie treat or PB&J, what many of the larger-sized said in addition to the Wi-Fi, ties. Commissioners approved string cheese, goldfi sh crackers agencies perform — block called a cradlepoint, the grant a $3,000 increase in the budget Aug. 26: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal Lunch: Mini training,” he said. money also paid for a new over the FY 19 appropriation. corn dogs, mixed veggies or PB&J sandwich, string cheese, “Now, with our manpower, mobile dispatch terminal, and Idaho Peace Offi cers Stan- goldfi sh crackers we can’t provide as many hours an e-ticket system with card dards and Training includes a Aug. 27: Breakfast: Filled cereal bar or cereal Lunch: Beef or days in dedicated time. But reader, printer and mounts. Level 1 academy, and Grant taco, corn or chicken taco we had our fi rst block training “So, these vehicles have a lot said OCSO has enough POST- Aug. 28: Breakfast: Breakfast on a stick or cereal Lunch: last spring and it went well.” of the latest technology, along certifi ed instructors — includ- Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes/gravy, hot roll or Pork Another block training is with new equipment through- ing some of its own deputies chop — to host a Level 1 academy. scheduled this month and will out,” Grant said. Grant said four OCSO depu- be held at the College of West- The new vehicles were se- ties recently completed a POST ern Idaho. cured through a fi ve-year lease Homedale High academy hosted by the Elmore “They have a top-notch plan, and $115,000 was bud- Salad bar, fruit choice and choice of milk and juice each day County Sheriff’s Offi ce. Those driving simulator and recently geted for payments in FY 20. Aug. 21: Breakfast: Breakfast slider or fi lled cereal bar or deputies are awaiting their purchased a three-dimensional “The lease costs roughly cereal Lunch: Spicy chicken sandwich, French fries, cookie fi nal exams now, he said. El- shooting simulator,” Grant what it cost for our yearly or hamburger more had only one deputy in said. “We have four-hour vehicle and equipment pur- Aug. 22: Breakfast: Donut, yogurt parfait or cereal Lunch: the academy. blocks which our patrol staff, chases,” Grant said. “And with Crispito, refried beans or ham & cheese hot pocket “We constantly have mul- and possibly detention (depu- another company installing Aug. 26: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cinnamon pull apart tiple deputies at these acade- ties), will be at the campus (the equipment), it saved us in or cereal Lunch: Chicken nuggets and mozzarella bites or mies,” Grant said. “We have by training on the equipment. total over 100 hours of work taquitos far the largest part-time deputy Grant said Sgt. Greg Bishop that we do yearly.” Aug. 27: Breakfast: Homemade breakfast burrito or French contingent in the state.” set up the educational oppor- Grant also confirmed that toast sticks or cereal Lunch: Pork chop, mashed potatoes w/ The sheriff has sent let- tunity through his contacts. higher medical costs was part gravy & dinner roll or Chicken fi llet ters showing interest to join OCSO’s patrol sergeant is a of the reason for a larger jail Aug. 28: Breakfast: Breakfast on a stick or mini waffl es Nampa/Meridian joint patrol retired Nampa Police offi cer. budget. or cereal Lunch: Chicken patty, coleslaw, rice krispie treat or academies in the event that Bishop also coordinated a But Owyhee County still burrito the Idaho POST Academy in DUI training for OCSO depu- benefits from the continued Meridian has no openings or ties in Murphy last month. Two overcrowding in Canyon and Marsing if sending deputies to those Nampa instructors made the Twin Falls counties, he said. Elementary: Veggie bar, fruit bar, fruit juice and choice of milk classes is more prudent. trip out to teach. “We hold as many of their Middle/High School: Classic Grab-n-go line: PB&J Hot Joint patrol academy students Grant said vital continuing felonies as we can, but each per- Grab-n-go line: Chicken sandwich, Hamburger, pizza Cold would have to provide their education hasn’t affected over- son held brings more revenue Grab-n-go line: Wrap, croissant sandwich, salad own lunches (the state pays for time much as supervisors, and back to the county than it costs All main entrees served with fries, milk & fruit/veggie bar POST Academy meals). Level 1 reserves are brought to house them,” Grant said. Aug. 21: Breakfast: Tornado, sliced oranges Lunch: Mini “Other than that, for some in to cover shifts for those in — JPB calzones, green beans, tater tots Aug. 22: Breakfast: Berry cream twins, grapes Lunch: Chicken fries steak, mashed taters w/gravy, corn Aug. 26: Breakfast: Banana bread slice, apple Lunch: Hot Nevada man dies eluding the law dog, mixed vegetables, potato wedges Miles of apparent erratic James Luther Thomas of attempted a traffi c stop. Aug. 27: Breakfast: Pancakes, banana Lunch: Spaghetti, driving in two states had a Fallon, Nev., was wearing a But when the trooper turned green beans, seasoned fries deadly ending Thursday after seatbelt. He was transported on his emergency lights, Abel Aug. 28: Breakfast: Mini donuts, sliced oranges Lunch: multiple law enforcement to St. Al’s in Boise, too. Abel sped up and eluded the trooper Burrito w/rice, sweet potatoes, tater tots, agencies pursued a motorist. wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. until the crash. Daniel Abel, 35, of Owyhee, According to an Idaho State Abel had led BIA offi cers Bruneau/Grand View Nev., died after crashing his Police press release, Bureau of on several high-speed chases All meals: Milk and fruit offered daily vehicle 11 miles south of the Indian Affairs authorities advised earlier in the evening, according Jr.-sr. high school: Salad bar, pizza offered daily intersection of Idaho highways ISP of Abel traveling northbound to the ISP release. Federal Aug. 21: Breakfast: Breakfast wrap Lunch: Nachos, WW 51 and 78. on Idaho 51. The federal law authorities began pursuit after tortilla chips, refried beans/salsa, corn Abel was ejected from the enforcement officers reported receiving citizens’ calls about Aug. 22: Breakfast: Bagel & cream cheese Lunch: BBQ 2001 GMC Sierra pickup that Abel was driving erratically a vehicle driving erratically pulled pork on a bun, potato wedges, fresh caulifl ower, orange he was driving when he lost and was likely impaired. and nearly causing highway smiles control and the truck rolled At 8:20 p.m., an ISP trooper crashes in Nevada. Aug. 26: Breakfast: French toast Lunch: Chicken & noodles, down an embankment. He died located Abel’s vehicle and Sheriff’s deputies from tossed Romaine salad, steamed carrots after being transported to Saint followed it several miles. Owyhee and Elmore counties Aug. 27: Breakfast: Breakfast on a stick Lunch: Spaghetti, Alphonsus Regional Medical After observing dangerous were also involved in the garden spinach salad, peas Center in Boise. driving that posed a severe attempt to apprehend the Aug. 28: Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Taco salad, whole grain A passenger, 37-year-old public safety risk, the trooper GMC’s occupants. tortilla chips, refried beans Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Page 9

TodayTod Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue HHS football tackles 96º 63º MostlyM another scrimmage ssunny 86º 55º 91º 59º 95º 56º 93º 51º 91º 53º 91º 48º The Homedale High Bulldog Bowl in Nampa for a Aug. 13 Aug. 14 Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 School fall sports season is jamboree for both varsity and 83º 53º 88º 54º 93º 58º 90º 59º 88º 59º 86º 54º 93º 53º underway. junior varsity players. .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 New volleyball coach Amber The Holtry brothers — Matt Fouts already has put her team and Dan, who is the Nampa High Water report through a scrimmage at home head coach — will stand on the The Bureau of Reclamation website showed cubic feet per second. Water is fl owing out at Ny- on Monday and a jamboree same fi eld as the scrimmage that the Owyhee Reservoir was 78 percent full ssa, Ore., at a rate of 256 cubic feet per second. Tuesday in Melba. gets going at 6 p.m. and that water was fl owing in the Owyhee River The reservoir held 5859,658 acre-feet of water on The season starts next The football team opens above the reservoir at Rome, Ore., at a rate of 168 Monday. Wednesday with a non- the season on the road on — Information compiled from the National Weather Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Natural Resources Conservation conference match back on the Friday, Aug. 30 against New Service and Helena Chemical in Homedale. Mustangs’ fl oor. Plymouth. Matt Holtry’s 11th season as First-year coach Sean football coach began to heat McCrackin leads the HHS up with Saturday’s Red and cross country team into its fi rst White Scrimmage at Deward meet on Saturday, Aug. 31 at Bell Stadium. the Jimmy Driscoll Classic, On Friday, the Trojans make which is hosted by Bishop their annual pilgrimage to the Kelly High School of Boise. Silent auction accompanies Marsing Sports Kick-off The Marsing Booster Club is football team this season. going big to usher in the high Dan Charters is the Huskies’ school sports fall season. new coach. The annual Marsing Booster The volleyball team has a Fall Sports Kick-Off takes new coach as well — Amy place at 7 p.m., on Thursday at Chadez. Homedale plays the high school football fi eld. The Huskies open the season The boosters call this their next Wednesday at Liberty host to girls’ rodeo biggest event of the year. Charter in Nampa. The Idaho Girls’ Rodeo There is a silent auction The cross country season Association visited the fundraiser during the evening, will begin on Thursday, Aug. Owyhee County Fairgrounds and any MHS coach is 29 with the New Plymouth on Saturday. Above: Kenzie encouraged to enter a basket Invite. Smith won Pee Wee pole in the auction. Coach Robin Simpson had bending in 22.938 seconds. On the field, the Marsing been struggling to fi nd enough Right: Jayne Youtsey was football team opens the season athletes, but athletic director third in Mini Mite barrel at 7 p.m., on Friday, Aug. Tim Little confi rmed Tuesday racing in 23.276. Photos 30 at home against Wendell. morning that the program by Cherie Rolland / Cherie There will be no junior varsity would continue in 2019. Rolland Photography Melba’s runners dash off GUN SHOW   < to McCall on Saturday NAMPA NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY Melba High School’s cross country team is the Mountain Home Jamboree. 1.LQJV5RDG‡1DPSD getting a quick start to the season. The action starts at 10 a.m., when Melba The Mustangs travel to Ponderosa State Park takes on Parma. SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 in McCall on Saturday for the Dash & Splash. The Mustangs scrimmage Wood River at 11 SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 The meet starts at 11 a.m. a.m., and there are simultaneous scrimmages — Also on Saturday, Melba’s football teams according to the event schedule — planned at HOURS: SAT 9-5 - SUN 9-3 (varsity and junior varsity) are on the road for noon against Mountain Home and Burley. Admission $6 for 12 & Over

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(208) 834-2922 stress, and may recover, but produce from After lunch, Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Farmers Market a good soak these affected plants should Main St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 3 to 7 p.m., Bette Uda City Park, 204 E. Idaho will solve not be consumed. It would Farmers Market Ave., Homedale. (208) 840-0440. the problem. require rigorous and expensive 3 to 7 p.m., Bette Uda City Park, 204 E. Idaho ITD public meeting In more se- laboratory testing to determine Ave., Homedale. (208) 840-0440. 4 p.m., to 6 p.m., comment on U.S. 95 and rious cases, what caused the damage, how Mennonite Youth Choir Idaho 19 corridor studies, Bette Uda City a wilt or Ariel Agenbroad much of it entered the plant, 7 p.m., refreshments served, Rimrock Senior Park, East Idaho Avenue, Homedale. (208) stunted growth may be caused and whether or not the fruits Center, 525 Main St., Grand View. 334-8119 or [email protected] by a fungal, viral or bacterial and vegetables absorbed the infection. However, every sum- chemical or had been changed Friday mer we also see many cases of in any way. Idaho Foodbank drop-off Saturday, Aug. 31 wilted, stunted plants caused The best strategy is to avoid 9 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Free lunch by pesticide contamination. contamination in the fi rst place. St. W., Homedale. Noon to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Most often, vegetable plants, If you live adjacent to commer- Church, 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) grapes, berries, and fruit trees cial farm fi elds or ditchbanks Saturday 337-5419 Pinochle and dominoes games are affected. and are worried about drift, Catholic Mass 1 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main St., Herbicides can be an extreme- set your garden back from the 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Grand View. (208) 834-2922 ly useful tool for a gardener or property line or plant a buffer Church and Oreana Community Hall, Oreana. Game night farmer, when used properly. strip just to be safe. (208) 466-7031 6 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave. They can keep lawns and fl ow- When using weed killers Free lunch W., Marsing. Youth 12 and older, 2nd Friday erbeds looking pristine. They yourself, read all label instruc- Noon to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian of each month. (208) 896-4690 eliminate poisonous weeds tions before applying. Avoid Church, 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) from pastures and help control using hose-end sprayers for 337-5419 noxious or invasive weeds in herbicides near gardens; you Pinochle and dominoes games Monday, Sept. 2 the environment. However, have less control. High temper- 1 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main St., Board of County Commissioners meeting many of our vegetable plants atures can sometimes encourage Grand View. (208) 834-2922 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 are closely related to the weed vaporization and movement State Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 plants those chemicals are de- of herbicides, so spray when Story Time signed to selectively kill. Other temperatures are below 85°F. Sunday 10:15 a.m., Homedale Library, 125 W. products indiscriminately work Wind is probably to blame for Catholic Mass Owyhee Ave., Homedale. on both grasses and broadleaf most drift, so always spray 1 p.m., Our Lady of Tears church, Silver City. Adult book club plants. So you can guess what when the breeze is still. And be (208) 466-7031 7 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave. happens when accidental drift sure to protect yourself as well, W., Marsing. First monday of every month. or overspray happens. by always wearing long sleeved Monday (208) 896-4690 Plant symptoms can vary shirts, gloves, pants, appropri- Board of County Commissioners meeting based on the kinds of weed- ate footwear, and anything else 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 Tuesday, Sept. 3 killers used. Products con- listed on the label. 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Clockwise from above: Terry Reilly Health Services representatives showed children proper dental hygeine during the fi nal Cultivate! nutrition education program of the season Thursday at Bette Uda City Park. Submitted photos

Leland Reed, 10, tests out his “marble run” after building it out of wooden blocks at the Homedale City Library Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) booth at Thursday’s farmers market at Bette Uda City Park. Leland is the son of Caldwell residents Shawn and Tamera Reed. Tamera and her 15-year-old daughter Savanna were doing business at the family’s booth selling jams, breads and butter.

Scott Quigley (left) of Homesteader Farms in Wilder bags some berries for Marsha Salisbury, who was shopping with her grandsons Thomas Goodman, 5, and Kenneth Goodman, 6, at Thursday’s Homedale Farmers Market at Bette Uda City Park. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Page 13 20th annual Jordan Valley Junior Rodeo

All competitors entered the arena in grand style during the national anthem to mark the Jordan Valley Junior Rodeo’s 20th anniversary. Saturday’s results At Jordan Valley Rodeo Grounds “We would like to thank all of our contestants, families, sponsors, and Open team roping 1. Mason McDaniel and everyone that helped to make it another Devon McDaniel; 2. Cassity great rodeo.” Gluch and Trevor Fillmore; 3. Sammy Saunders and Devon — Lindsey Smith McDaniel; 4. Cade Brackett Jordan Valley Jr. Rodeo co-organizer and Wyatt Skovgard; 5. Zane Brackett and Cade Brackett Maestrejuan; 5. Kacie Jacobs Swan; 2. Lucas Rhoades; 3. Pole bending — 1. Jalee Stetson Mackenzie; 4. Colby Senior girls Maestrejuan; 2. Kenzie Smith; Carson; 5. Hunter Metcalf All around — Kelsey 3. Lexi Painter; 4. Shailee Flag race — 1. 1. Logan Gluch Rutan; 5. Kacie Jacobs McDaniel; 2. Hunter Metcalf; Breakaway roping — Junior boys 3. Porter Swan; 4. Colby 1. Shailee Rutan; 2. Tayler All Around — Kase Carson; 5. Colt Crockett Eiguren; 3. Ally McDaniel; 4. Schaffeld Pole bending — 1. Porter Meg Eiguren; 5. Kayla Curtis Breakaway roping — Swan; 2. Hunter Metcalf; 3. Barrel race — 1. Ally 1. Kase Schaffeld; 2. Sam Stetson Mackenzie; 4. Willy McDaniel; 2. Kelsey Gluch; Saunders; 3. Mason McDaniel; Jepsen; 5. Clancy Miller 3. Hannah Amick; 4. Ellie 4. Colt Byrd Brunko; 5. Kayla Curtis Flag race — 1. Sam Mini Mite girls Poles — 1. Kelsey Gluch; Saunders; 2. Kase Schaffeld; 3. All Around — Carlee 2. Lainey Keppler; 3. Katie Colt Byrd; 4. Trevor Rhoades; Mackenzie Latham; 4. Lacyn Josephson; 5. Cooper Mackenzie Goat tail untying — 1. 5. Madelyn Erickson Calf riding — 1. Chesney Hallie Rhoades; 2. Carlee Senior boys Bayes; 2. Cope Christensen; 3. Mackenzie; 3. Cadee Carson; All around — Devon Colt Byrd; 4. Kase Schaffeld; 4. Karlee Smith; 5. Oakley McDaniel 5. Ryker Layne Mackenzie Calf roping — 1. Devon Flag race — 1. Carlee McDaniel; 2. Cade Brackett Pee Wee girls Mackenzie; 2. Avery Painter; Breakaway roping — 1. All Around — Ella 3. Hallie Rhoades; 4. Karlee Devon McDaniel; 2. Coy McConnell Smith Schaffeld; 3. Cade Brackett; Goat tail tying — 1. Ella Barrel race — 1. Carlee 4. Jeffrey Layne McConnell; 2. Jayne Youtsey; Mackenzie; 2. Avery Painter; Above: Hannah Moos of Wilson won Junior girls’ goat tying Cow riding — 1. Grant 3. Oakley Christensen; 4. 3. Hallie Rhoades; 4. Karlee with a 13.75-second run. Below: Jeffrey Layne of Marsing placed Bayes; 2. Coy Schaffeld; 3. Presley Seal; 5. Bryer Smith; 5. Oakley Mackenzie fourth in the Senior boys’ breakaway roping with a 4.10 run. Colt Byrd Metcalf Mini Mite boys Barrel race — 1. Zoe All Around — Myles Junior girls Weagant; 2. Deni Maestrejuan; Macedo All Around — Taylor 3. Ella McConnell; 4. Oakley Goat tail untying — 1. Jess Hack Christensen; 5. Bryer Metcalf Riley; 2. Carson Montenegro; Goat tying — 1. Hannah Pole bending — 1. Deni 3. Jaxon Bruce; 4. Bryson Seal; Moos; 2. Taylor Hack; 3. Maestrejuan; 2. Ella McConnell; 5. Reese Carson Deonna Barnard; 4. (tie) 3. Zoe Weagant; 4. Jacee Flag race — 1. Myles Mckenzie Crockett and Josie Greene; 5. Jayne Youtsey Macedo; 2. Kelton Mackenzie; Lisle Pee Wee boys 3. Tate Jentry Barrel race — 1. Taylor All Around — Porter Barrel race — 1. Myles Hack; 2. Cassidy Crockett; Swan Macedo; 2. Bryson Seal; 3. 3. Josie Lisle; 4. Jalee Goat tail tying — 1. Porter Kelton Mackenzie Photos by Cherie Rolland / Cherie Rolland Photography Page 14 Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Commentary Baxter Black, DVM Letters to the editor Homedale seniors grateful On the for town’s breakfast support With the annual Buckaroo Breakfast behind us, the Homedale Senior Center would like to thank: edge of • A&S Lumber for the donation of propane • Albertsons for donation of eggs • The community for donation of coffee and use common sense of propane tanks • Rosalyn for the roaster pan and coffee A thank you to the Prime Time Swingers for their The Lost Chicken music. We would like to thank the City of Homedale Public Lynne parked her car in the little lot behind Cookies Works employees for setting up tables and the City Du Moi. It was an odd little corner of Salt Lake for posting the breakfast on the reader board. City mixing pawn shops, liquor stores with barred Thanks to all of the volunteers and staff who windows and an invasion of upscale pastel-colored worked the breakfast. urban grazing and knick-knack shops. Small stores A big thanks to the community for supporting the with cute names offering yogurt, dried fl owers in a center. We hope you enjoyed your breakfast, and a basket, ducks wearing bonnets and specialty bagels thanks to all who entered the raffl e. that cost more than a fi ve-pound pot roast. New Age June Pollock won the quilt and Dr. Ed Perkins won music drifted into the street. the grill. Lynne noticed a shabbily dressed man working Homedale Senior Center board of directors his way around parked cars, peering in windows and under bumpers. She locked her car and entered While the president is off playing at being Tariff Cookies Du Moi. Senator’s column distracts Man and upsetting farmers everywhere, Sen. Crapo “There’s a man out in the parking lot acting is playing the shell game by distracting our attention suspicious. He might be trying to break into a car,” tariff harm on farmers to deregulation. reported Lynne. Driving down Ustick Road I note that a lot of The lady behind the counter was casually dressed, I guess we have all been to carnival where the guy growers are switching to hops. Smart farmers. There but brand names emblazoned her persona. “Yes,” she with the shells and a pea amazes every body with won’t always be Chinese buyers around, but there said, “he’s one of the locals. He’s doing a favor for his skill. What reminded me of that was the piece will always be beer drinkers! the owner of Raphael’s Wreaths and Incense Boutique from Sen. Mike Crapo in The Owyhee Avalanche Some things never change! next door. See, Ralph, I mean Raphael brought his (“Deregulation efforts continue to bolster U.S. Ray Heidt pickup to work this morning, but he forgot that a hen economy,” Aug. 14). Homedale had been nesting in the back. The hen jumped out after he parked. I think that man is looking for it.” “He’ll have a little stew tonight, I’ll bet,” chuckled Gov. Brad Little Lynne. “Oh, no ... he’ll give it back.” “I doubt it. He looked like he could use a good meal.” From the Statehouse “Well,” replied the proprietress of Cookies Du Moi, “I’d give it back if I caught it. Wouldn’t you?” “Personally, I don’t think I’d spend much time Idaho charts path to fi ght tryin’ to track an escaped chicken through this neighborhood,” said Lynne, still joking. “Yes, but if she isn’t caught she’ll be lost in the growing opioid crisis city,” said the lady with mild indignation. “It’s just a chicken,” observed Lynne. Opioid and substance misuse is one of America’s from the group that we can implement to solve the “But she was kind of a pretty chicken. I’m worried — and Idaho’s — growing problems. problem. We certainly don’t want muddled, diluted, about her.” It is not a problem that just affects the individuals or weak solutions. Lynne, who had been around the barnyard, said, who feel condemned to addiction, either. I have full confi dence that the group I assembled is “Well, maybe she’ll wander into Colonel Sanders Families and communities are affected. up to the task. They are knowledgeable, experienced, Shelter for Homeless Chickens.” State and community resources are going to crime, and most importantly passionate about solving this “I sense you are not taking the chicken’s problem incarceration and lower quality of life, instead of problem. seriously.” education and prosperity. It is important to acknowledge that Idaho has made After sacking her order, the cookie lady said, “I’m Last week, my Opioid and Substance Use Disorder signifi cant strides in recent years in combating the really concerned about your lack of compassion. Advisory Group convened for its fi rst meeting. opioid crisis, particularly in the use of the prescription Chickens have feelings. What if you were missing I assembled the group by executive order in June. monitoring program. From 2017 to 2018, we in the back of a pickup, got hauled to a strange city The opioid crisis is a multi-faceted challenge. To lowered opioid prescriptions by 6 percent — with and got lost?” overcome it, I needed a diverse group representing an increasing population. There were 21 million “You’ve got a point,” resigned Lynne. “Let’s see if law enforcement, the judiciary, the medical profession, searches of the Idaho program in the past year, and we can get the chicken a lawyer and sue Raphael.” policy makers, and educators to come together and 30 states, including Idaho, now share prescription identify steps we can take to solve it. data across state lines. The Idaho Legislature and I — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com Nationally, life expectancy in America has passed a law this year improving access to the life- for more features and to purchase Baxter Black books, decreased for the fi rst time because of the scourge of saving medication Naloxone for those experiencing CDs and DVDs. His newest book is “A Commotion opioid and affi liated drug misuse. Nearly 150 deaths a drug overdose. in Rhyme.” When you order the new book, be sure occur every single day. Crime is increasing. Prisons But there are also a lot of balls in the air that need to tell them you learned about it in The Owyhee are overfl owing. In Idaho, 1 in 12 students have coordination. New programs and funding are coming Avalanche. misused prescription pain relievers. to Idaho from the Trump administration to help fi ght I let the group know what I need from them: the battle. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden’s specifi c, actionable, attainable, and measurable goals pursuit of legal action against opioid manufacturers to reverse course on opioid and substance misuse in Idaho. My expectation is for fi rm recommendations — See Crisis, Page 15 Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Page 15 Commentary Financial management Wills, even for young adults, lighten loved ones’ burden Dear Dave, a will in place. $90,000 a year. In addition to nursery, and so did my kids. Why do I need a will if The other thing you’ll always this, we have almost $60,000 There’s a price to be paid I’m still young and haven’t want to have in your will in equity in our home. We also anytime you decide to get acquired a lot of wealth? package is a healthcare power have a toddler, plus another serious about gaining control — Laura of attorney directive. This baby on the way. Do you think of your money and cleaning up includes things like who’s going we should sell the house, and a fi nancial mess you’ve made. Dear Laura, to make medical decisions for rent for a few years, while You’re going to have to work In a case like yours, you don’t you if you’re unable to make using the money from the sale like maniacs and have no lives need a complicated will. But decisions for yourself. As a part of the house to pay down our for a while. That might even you do need an inexpensive, of this, you’d want to fi ll out student loan debt? mean picking up a part-time basic will. The larger and the paperwork on whether to — Chris job at night or on weekends. more complicated your estate disconnect life support systems You’ve got a tough couple of is, the more you’d spend on in the event of a coma. These Dear Chris, years ahead of you, but I think estate planning and a will in things aren’t fun to think about, No, I wouldn’t sell your home it’s worth the trade-off. order to ensure everything is but doing it will take a huge DAVE Says in this situation. You’re going Keep your house. properly addressed — and to burden off the people you love. BY$AVE2AMSEYsWWWDAVESAYSORG to be out of debt in a couple of — Dave keep the government’s hands And all this becomes even more years or so, anyway. You’ll just off everything. important if you have children, distraught and grieving, and have to lean into it, and make — Dave Ramsey is CEO Let’s say you’re in your because the state will step in you don’t want to make it sure you’re living on a strict, of Ramsey Solutions. He has early- to mid-20s and single. and decide what happens to worse by leaving them with written budget. I’m talking authored seven best-selling You have a car and a bank them if you don’t. a lot of important, difficult about no vacations, and no books, including The Total account, and that’s it. In this Having these things laid out decisions to make. eating out. You shouldn’t see Money Makeover. The Dave kind of scenario, it’s going to ahead of time, and sharing them — Dave the inside of a restaurant unless Ramsey Show is heard by be easy to work through your with your family and close you’re working there. And the more than 16 million listeners estate. But it’s going to take friends, is a very thoughtful Dear Dave, new kid’s crib may have to come each week on 600 radio your parents — or whoever’s and mature thing to do for My wife and I are on Baby from a garage sale, but so what? stations and multiple digital left — a whole lot longer to get those who would be left behind Step 2, and the only debt we Mine did, too. Want to know platforms. Follow Dave on the those few simple transactions in the event of your death. have is $90,000 in student something else? I survived web at daveramsey.com and on taken care of if you don’t have They’re already going to be loans. We bring home about without having a rich kid’s Twitter at @DaveRamsey. From Washington Discussions, work on Idaho’s affordable housing welcome by Sen. Mike Crapo about another Boise-area housing project, scheduled a new home is the direct result of federal, state and Housing affordability is a critical issue in Idaho and for completion next year, to house homeless veterans. local regulations, with the price tag even reaching up all across the country. Nationwide, there is a shortage of Each project utilizes a combination of funds from to 42 percent for some new multifamily construction. millions of affordable rental homes available to lower- the local, state and federal levels of government, and Further, the administration recognized, “High housing income Americans, and the gap between the demand partnerships with the private sector, demonstrating prices are a primary determinant of homelessness, and for affordable homes and the supply of new ones being that collaborative approaches yield results. research has directly linked more stringent housing built increases each year. I was proud to welcome Tackling the issue requires innovative, collaborative market regulation to higher homelessness rates.” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approaches. This includes the Trump Administration’s Multiple factors contribute to the housing (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to visit Idaho recently work to reduce regulatory burdens that are acting as affordability problem, one of them simply being that when we toured nationally recognized models of a drag on affordable housing development. The the secret is out — Idaho is a great place to live. The affordable housing. We discussed the importance of president recently signed an executive order to visit from Secretary Carson was an opportunity to collaboration between the government and private establish a White House Council on Eliminating shed additional light on the challenges and solutions sector, and innovative approaches to housing models Barriers to Affordable Housing Development. at our local level and further the discussion on making as key to creating more affordable housing. Secretary Carson serves as chairman of the council. homeownership more attainable. As chairman of During Secretary Carson’s recent visit, Secretary The president stated in the order, “It shall be the the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Carson, Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) and I toured the policy of my Administration to work with Federal, Committee, I continue to work closely with Secretary indieDwell factory in Caldwell, which was featured State, local, tribal, and private sector leaders to Carson, my colleagues in Congress and others to in an exhibit on the U.S. Capitol Mall in Washington, address, reduce, and remove the multitude of overly spearhead efforts at the federal level to address this D.C., as an innovative housing model. The project burdensome regulatory barriers that artifi cially raise important issue. We must continue to facilitate the utilizes refurbished shipping units and solar power the cost of housing development and help to cause innovation that makes affordable housing possible. to create homes with a yard and a price tag under the lack of housing supply.” $900 monthly, including the cost of utilities. We also Importantly, the council is tasked with looking — Republican Mike Crapo is Idaho’s senior visited a larger project near downtown Boise aimed at at the effect regulations are having on the costs of member of the U. S. Senate. He is in his fourth six- providing housing for seniors with limited incomes, developing affordable housing and the economy. year term and has served in the Senate since 1999. facilitated by the federal Low-Income Housing Tax When issuing the Executive Order, the administration Prior to that, he was a three-term Idaho Second Credit (LIHTC). Additionally, we received a briefi ng highlighted that more than 25 percent of the cost of District congressman.

√ Crisis: Education, presciption monitoring, treatment part of solution From Page 14 turn the tide on the opioid crisis. input of Idahoans as my advisory group advances its may offer additional resources. The voter-approved We can do this. Our coordination and focused purpose in this fi ght for the future of our state. Medicaid Expansion will offer abundantly more efforts will bring about better education and treatment options. Our increased investments in prevention, more effective alternatives for pain, — Brad Little (R-Emmett) is in his fi rst term as mental health and substance misuse treatment centers improved treatment options, and coordinated and Idaho governor. He previously served 10 years as need to dovetail with all these other efforts. enhanced mental health resources. lieutenant governor and was a state senator for Altogether, these investments and activities will We must act for a better Idaho, and I appreciate the nearly eight years. Page 16 Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

25 years ago 50 years ago 145 years ago August 24, 1994 August 21, 1969 August 15, 1874

Herman is out; Bish is new mayor Football practice held twice daily for Trojans GOOD NEWS Marsing lost its second mayor in as many weeks Physicals were given football players by Dr. George A Railroad to be Built from Winnemucca last Wednesday, this time before the chief civil servant Wolff Thursday evening at the high school. Uniforms to Silver City could even be sworn in, never mind conduct any city were issued on Tuesday and Wednesday by Head Col. D. H. Haskell, Land Agent for the Central business. Coach Ken Kellum and Coaches Daryl Kellum and Pacifi c Railroad, says the Winnemucca Register, Roy Herman was appointed to the Mayor’s position Jack Daniell. informs us that our statements relative to the formation by the Marsing City Council on Aug. 10 – on the Players are reporting for two practice periods each of a company in San Francisco to build a railroad from contingency that he could prove he was a qualifi ed day this week — at 7 o’clock a.m. and 7 o’clock Winnemucca to Silver City, was correct. He says the elector for the city. After discussing his situation with p.m. company is now fully organized, the capital stock all city attorney Ron Wilpur, Herman decided that rather Homedale Trojans were undefeated in league play taken and the greater portion of the money paid in. A than take the risk of someone challenging his right to last year but lost to Vallivue. wealthy banking man in Marysville, California, has serve, he would resign. In 1967 they were undefeated and in 1966 defeated taken lead in this important enterprise. A corps of With Herman gone, the mayoralty abdicated only by Parma. engineers will soon be sent out to survey the route. to Cecil Bish, the chairman of the Marsing City Council. Where was Claytonia Spiritualism “They railroaded me in there,” Bish quips. The area once known as Henderson Flat, Mrs. Belle Chamberlain, the celebrated semi-trance A retired farmer, Bish has been a part of the Marsing bordering Snake River on the east and extending to speaker, delivered four lectures in Champion Hall here community since 1924, when he settled there at the the foothills to the west, was fast becoming settled this week, ending last evening. The Hall was crowded age of 12 with his family. in 1913. Water from the river was to be pumped on every time, except on the occasion of the fi rst lecture. Mrs. “I’ve watched the town grow,” he says. the arid land that would be the future Gem Irrigation C. advocates monogamy, and is opposed to the obnoxious That growth has left the town in a ticklish situation: Project. free-love doctrines of the Woodhall clique. She is an able Bish inherited his new job at a time when Marsing is A new town was in the making for Owyhee exponent of spiritualism, and barring an occasional error under deadline pressure to make its water supply meet County in the fall of 1913. The townsite was to be in pronunciation, is one of the most eloquent speakers we demand. In November, the city will apply for a grant located about 7 miles up river from Homedale, near ever listened to. While we are strongly opposed to the to study what new storage system best suits its needs, the Froman Ferry. B.F. Clay owned a considerable doctrines she seeks to promulgate, we are nevertheless and if and where it needs to build any new wells. amount of land involved and the town would be free to acknowledge that, if much of her advice were named Claytonia in his honor. It was predicted that followed, the world would be better than it is now. We ’95 County budget offers modest pay increases the town had a bright future. were present at two of her lectures and heard not a word A four percent raise should keep Owyhee County The townsite had the endorsement of the Oregon or syllable uttered that would offend the taste of the most employees slightly ahead of infl ation in fi scal year Shortline interest, since the plan at that time was to refi ned lady in the land. We will venture to say that the 1995. run the railroad through the center of the town and many ladies and gentlemen who attended thee lectures But they didn’t make out as well as the 1994 budget on, upriver to Buhl. It was also on the line of the here are none the worse for it. Because we differ with session, when commissioner handed out a fi ve percent proposed Winnemucca Northern, and with the fi ne others in their beliefs, is no reason that we should malign wage increase. territory it had to draw from, it was expected that it and abuse them. Under the 1995 budget, the county’s general fund would become a thriving city. makes a modest upward turn, from $1.85 million in the A little over 40 acres was platted and fi led, and lots LOTTERY! LOTTERY!! current program to a projected $2.14 million in 1995. were to be placed on the market at once. There was LOTTERY!!! Add in the other 17 dedicated county funds and the a brief fl urry of excitement. An opportunity to secure a homestead overall budget for 1995 totals $4.47 million, a 6.7 C. M. Hill, who was heavily interested in the FOR $5.00! percent increase over the current fi gure. Homedale Townsite Co., and played a major role in Dow Vincent, on account of injuries received last organizing the work there, was the representative who Winter, is desirous of changing his present occupation, Two spend summer as interns with Sen. Craig would promote the Short Line interests in connection that of farming, to some other better adapted to his Two college students with Owyhee County ties now with Claytonia. Others who owned property there, health; he therefore offers his splendid property to the know Washington, D.C. from the inside out. besides B. F. Clay, were Dr. S. C. Baldwin, C. F. public in the shape of a Grand Lottery as follows: Grand View native Doug Field and Filer resident Stevens, Mary Coffield, S. H. Clay, and several 1st Prize – Value $5,000 Jani Brackett spent their summer as interns with Idaho others. One farm consisting of 163 50-100 acres of land Senator Larry Craig’s offi ce. In the early spring of 1914, a general store was situated at the junction of Jordan and Flint creeks in Field, 23, a 1989 graduated of Rimrock High erected by B. F. Clay. In the home of Samuel Clay, Owyhee county, together with Toll-road leading from School is the son of Terry and Leslie Field, and the the post offi ce of Claytonia was established March said farm to Skinner’s Toll-road, at a point known as grandson of Dist. 20 Rep. Frances Field. 17, 1914. Anna Moore remembers that there was also Cottonwood, six miles west of Wagontown; also a At Rimrock, Field was student body president and a a blacksmith shop nearby. Others who later served good Mower and Rake with other farming tools. member of the national Honor Society. He lettered in as postmasters were Richard Fauld and George 2d Prize – Value $2,500 football and track, was a yearbook editor, represented Flammons. One farm consisting of 166 acres of land situated Idaho in the U.S. Senate Youth program and served In March 1915, after nearly a year’s delay, the on Flint creek, Owyhee county, and some farming as an Idaho Boys State delegate. government let a contract for carrying the mail implements. Brackett is the daughter of Bert and Paula Bracket, from Homedale to Claytonia. The contract was 3d Prize – Value $700 owners of Flat Creek Ranch in Owyhee County. awarded to B. H. Sweep who lived near Claytonia. Consisting of 4 yoke work cattle, 1 two inch Valedictorian of her senior class, she graduated from The contract specifi ed that the carrier was to leave iron axle wagon, together with yokes and chains Filer High School in 1992. She was active in FFA, Claytonia Tuesday and Friday of each week at 2 complete. student council and rodeo. P.M. Returning, he would leave Homedale not later 4th Prize – Value $700 than 5:30 P.M. Consisting of another 4 yoke of work cattle, two Albertson accepts two from Homedale For this service, Mr. Sweep was paid $175 per inch iron axle wagon, together with yokes and chains Two Homedale residents will begin their post- annum. pertaining to the same. secondary education this fall as freshmen at Albertson 5th Prize – Value $450 College of Idaho. Succor Crik Sam Sez Consisting of 4 large team horses with harness, Caldwell High School graduate Connie K. Chadez “Ain’t sure them Michigan Staters will accomplish whipple-trees and stretchers complete. and Homedale High School graduate Leslea Miller anything with their Dialogue ’69. Wife an’ I started 6th Prize – Value $150 were both recently accepted into the private, liberal a dialogue 30 years ago, an’ it ain’t settled nothin’ One pair matched two-year old cream colored arts college located in Caldwell. yet.” Fillies – will make a splendid team. Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Page 17 Public notices NOTICE OF TAX SALE CITY OF HOMEDALE NOTICE Pursuant to Idaho Code §31-808, ORDINANCE NO. 423 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting of the and pursuant to the Order of Sale AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION qualifi ed voters of the Eastern Owyhee County Library District will be recorded with the Owyhee County ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING held on the 27th day of August 2019 at 4:00 PM at the Eastern Owyhee Recorder on April 15, 2019; OCTOBER 1, 2019, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF County Library in said library district at 520 Boise Avenue, Grand View, Owyhee County will offer for sale $4,943,640.00 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES ID at which meeting there will be a public hearing on the maintenance on Monday, September 16, 2019, OF THE CITY OF HOMEDALE FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, and operations budget for the forthcoming year. This special meeting at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom 2 of AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE is called pursuant to Sec. 33-2713-A IC as amended. the Owyhee County Courthouse, TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS 20381 State Highway 78, Murphy, AND PURPOSED FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS BUDGET Idaho, the following properties: MADE. EASTERN OWYHEE COUNTY LIBRARY Property known as Tax 2 Section BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of OCTOBER 1, 2019 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 26 3N 6W, Owyhee County, Homedale, Owyhee County, Idaho: Idaho. Said property was taken Section 1: That the sum of $ 4,943,640.00 is, and the same is REVENUES 2018-2019 2019-2020 by tax deed, April 15, 2019, from appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the Property Taxes 41,019.00 42,653.00 Roy & Robin Chandler, parcel City of Homedale, Owyhee County, Idaho for the fi scal year beginning Personal Property 350.00 350.00 RP03N06W263030. October 1, 2019, Sales Tax 9,000.00 9,000.00 A minimum bid of $2,806.18 Section 2: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is Equipment Replacement 2,616.00 2,616.00 is required which will include made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows: Gifts, Grants & Fundraisers 11,000.00 30,000.00 delinquent taxes; late fees; interest Petty Cash 1,200.00 1,800.00 and costs, plus current year’s taxes ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: Cash Forward Balance 9,000.00 6,000.00 and all other accruing costs. Property known as Lot 9 Block GENERAL FUNDS TOTAL 74,185.00 92,419.00 8 Murphy Hot Springs Sub 1, Administrative $ 1,025,711.00 Section 24 16S 9E, Owyhee Local Improvement $ 42,844.00 EXPENDITURES County, Idaho. Said property was Law Enforcement $ 619,960.00 Salaries 30,603.00 32,143.00 taken by tax deed, April 15, 2019, Streets & Highways $ 303,207.00 Books 8,500.00 8,500.00 from Robert Portrey parcel number Park & Recreation $ 194,725.00 Supplies 2,500.00 2,000.00 RP007000080090. A minimum Library $ 472,530.00 Program Supplies 1,000.00 bid of $867.12 is required which Airport $ 210,030.00 Technology 1,000.00 1,000.00 will include delinquent taxes; Irrigation $ 195,407.00 Contingency 4,263.00 2,613.00 late fees; interest and costs, plus Sanitation $ 138,700.00 Equipment 700.00 700.00 current year’s taxes and all other TOTAL GENERAL FUNDS: $ 3,203,114.00 Insurance 1,500.00 1,443.00 accruing costs. Legal Service 200.00 200.00 Owyhee County offers the DEDICATED FUNDS Maintenance 1,000.00 1,200.00 above properties for sale without Water $ 894,312.00 Operation of Plant 10,000.00 7,000.00 warranty or representations of Sewer $ 846,214.00 Fixed Charges 2,341.13 4,000.00 any kind and is sold “as is”, Grant Expenses 11,000.00 30,000.00 “where is” without warranty or TOTAL DEDICATED FUNDS: $ 1,740,526.00 Travel & Training 500.00 500.00 representations as to marketability, Property Tax __ 120.00 fi tness for a particular purpose TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES: $ 4,943,640.00 or representations concerning TOTAL 74,185.00 92,419.00 compliance with any Federal Section 3: That a general tax levy on all taxable property within the or State regulations. Owyhee City of Homedale is levied in an amount allowed by law for the general Dated this 13th day of August 2019 County offers above properties purpose for said City, for the fi scal year beginning October 1, 2019. Eastern Owyhee County Library for sale subject to any rights Section 4: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in confl ict with Leslie Field, Chairman of the Board limitations, claims, easements, or this ordinance are hereby repealed. Tammy Gray, Clerk of the Board rights of way that may exist. Section 5: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon 08/21/2019 It is the responsibility of its passage, approval and publication in one issue of the Owyhee prospective bidders to inspect Avalanche, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Homedale, FOR THE COUNTY OF the date of the fi rst publication the sale properties and to make and the offi cial newspaper of said city. OWYHEE of this notice or said claims will themselves aware of any issues PASSES under suspension of rules upon which a roll call vote was CASE NO. CV37-19-00275 be forever barred. Claims must or potential issues concerning the taken and duly enacted an Ordinance of the City of Homedale, Owyhee In the Matter of the Estate be presented to the Personal sale of the properties. County, Idaho at a convened regular meeting of the City of Homedale’s of MARY L. BLACKSTOCK, Representative of the estate at the The sale is an auction open to City Council held on the 14th day of August, 2019. Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY law offi ces of David L. Whitney, the public and will be sold to the s:/Gheen Christoffersen, Mayor GIVEN that the undersigned P.A., P.O. Box 26, Caldwell, highest bidder, payable at the time ATTEST: has been appointed Personal Canyon County, Idaho, 83606- of the sale in lawful s:/Alice E. Pegram, City Clerk-Treasurer Representative of the above 0026, and fi led with the Court. currency of the U.S. Treasury 08/21/2019 named estate. All persons having Dated this 13th day of August, Department in cash or certifi ed claims against the said deceased 2019. funds such as a cashier’s check. 8/28/2019 County Clerk’s offi ce. are required to present their s:/Ted S. Blackstock The Board of County 08/21,28/2019 Individuals who run as a write- claims within four months after 08/21,28,09/04/2019 Commissioners reserves the right in candidate have until 5:00 p.m., to reject any and all bids or NOTICE OF FILING Monday, September 23, 2019 to offers. DEADLINE submit their Declaration of Intent Dated this 4th day of August, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the City of Marsing City Clerk 2019. that Declarations of Candidacy (Sec. 34-1470, Idaho Code). /s/ Jerry Hoagland, Chairman, for the following City of Marsing We’re proud of our Owyhee County Commissioners positions must be fi led with the Mayor, 4 years /s/ Angela Barkell, Clerk, Board City Clerk no later than 5:00 pm Councilman 2 positions – 4 of County Commissioners Friday, September 6, 2019 (Sec. years Heritage! 8/7,14,21,28/2019 34-1404, Idaho Code). Such Declarations are available at Jolyn E. Green REQUEST FOR Marsing City Hall, 425 W. Main Aug. 16, 2019 PROPOSALS FOR Street, Marsing, ID 83639, or at 08/21/2019 Owyhee County is the first county ENGINEERING SERVICES the Owyhee County Courthouse 1st to be established in the State of The City of Homedale located at 20381 State Highway LEIN SALE Idaho. is requesting proposals from 78, Murphy, Idaho or at www. Steve McCabe, Unit A-0, 33 W qualified engineers to provide owyheecounty.net . Kansas Ave., Homedale, Idaho city engineering services. A copy Candidates for city elected 83628. Unit containing washer The Owyhee Avalanche was the of the RFP may be obtained from office are required to file a and dryer, bicycle, propane heater, 1st first newspaper in the Idaho Ter- the City by email at alicep@ Declaration of Candidacy tredmill, care wheels, and skis. ritory to have access to telegraph cityofhomedale.org. specifying the offi ce sought and Onica or Lyle Brenner, M-4, service. Proposals will be evaluated affi rming that the individual is a 511 S. Main #27, Homedale, and ranked on the following qualifi ed city elector, meaning: Idaho 83628. Unit containing The Owyhee Avalanche was the criteria (110 points max.): at least 18 years of age, a U.S. table saw, keyboard stand, bed citizen, the candidate’s primary frames, misc. goods. 1st first daily newspaper in the Idaho Capability to Perform Project Territory. (20), Relevant Project Experience residence must be within the city, Units will be sold via sealed bid (30), Qualifi cations of a Project the address of the candidate’s auction on 08-24-2019/bids will Team (30), Project Approach voter registration must match the be accepted on that day between and Schedule (20), Selection residence address provided on the 09:00 and 1:00pm at 3685 Hwy Established 1865 Committee Interview, optional candidate’s declaration and the 95, Homedale, Idaho 83628. All (10). candidate must have resided in sales are fi nal, and all items will Proposals are due to the the City for at least 30 days prior be removed including all trash. Homedale City Hall offi ce at P.O. to submitting their declaration. Cash only. P.O. Box 97 • Homedale, Idaho 83628 Box 757, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., The Declaration of Candidacy 08/14,21/2019 Homedale, ID 83628 by 4:00 PM must be accompanied by one of on September 5th, 2019. The City the following: (1) a nonrefundable NOTICE TO CREDITORS reserves the right to reject any and filing fee for $40.00 or (2) a IN THE DISTRICT COURT all proposals. Petition of Candidacy signed by OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL Gheen Christoffersen, Mayor at least fi ve qualifi ed city electors DISTRICT OF THE Published: 8/21/2019 and with the signatures verifi ed by the STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND Page 18 Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Public notices NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Owyhee County’s Only PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Homedale Highway District Board of Commissioners will meet August 28, 2019 at 1 p.m., at 102 East Colorado Avenue, Homedale, Idaho to consider and adopt a fi nal budget for 2019 – 2020 Fiscal Year. A Public Hearing will be held for the enactment, of said budget Source for Local News at that same time and place. The proposed budget is available for the public to inspect at the Offi ce of the District, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Terri Uria-Secretary/Treasurer

HOMEDALE HIGHWAY DISTRICT – PROPOSED BUDGET OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Publish Aug. 14 and 21 in Owyhee Avalanche Post: Aug. 9, 2019

BUDGETED ANTICIPATED RECEIPTS Proposed Budget Oct.1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020 Balance Carryover FY 2018 - 2019 260,000.00 Call today to advertise or subscribe Agricultural Replacement 2,492.00 208-337-4681 Highway User Funds 620,000.00 Miscellaneous Revenue and Permit Fees 3,000.00 www.theowyheeavalanche.com Sales Tax/Surplus/Personal Property Replacement 12,000.00 Subscribe & View the Avalanche online! Penalties and Interest 500.00 Property Tax 90,551.00 Rental Income 2,000.00 Transfers and Adjustments - 13,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE 977,543.00

BUDGETED PROPOSED EXPENDITURES The Owyhee Avalanche began Professional Fees: Legal 3,000.00 Commissioner’s Salary 15,984.00 covering the news in 1865

Contingency Fund 30,000.00 Established 1865

Lady Huskies claim district title, Page 12 Dues and Subscriptions (IAHD) 3,500.00 Final Smorgasbord, Page 10 Bruneau Boosters, Page 11 Check out photos from the 50th Auction funds to help fundraiser for Homedale Schools build new walking path

VOL. 26, NO. 7 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Sheriff visits “I have never seen an arrest before, but County asks these guys were slick. He didn’t have a Engineering Fees 3,000.00 Northwestern chance.” Marsing3URSHUW\RZQHUV¿OHDSSHDORIZUHFNLQJ\DUG to — Bob Briggs V¿O for training Ensley places pay $1,693 Farwell CUP ))$FKDPSLRQVKLS3DJH in back taxes Rimrock wins district ag mechanics appeal hearing The City of Marsing is being hit with a bill from the Owyhee date set &RXQW\7UHDVXUHU¶V2I¿FHLQDQ Minutes after discussing late DWWHPSWWRUHFRXSLQ charges due on two sheriff’s back taxes owed on a property the Equipment Lease/Purchase 40,000.00 RI¿FHFUHGLWFDUGVWKH%RDUGRI city now owns. County Commissioners granted a ,Q$SULOWKHFLW\SXUFKDVHGD Established 18 temporary credit limit extension home that went into foreclosure 65 on Sheriff Daryl Crandall’s DWnd Ave. W. The city had card. ¿OHGDOLHQDJDLQVWWKHSURSHUW\ The credit limit extension from LQIRUGHOLQTXHQWZDWHU Marsing girls’ basketball team keeps rolling, 12 WRDSSDUHQWO\LVIRU IDAHO ELOOV,Q$SULODVKHULII¶VVDOHWRRN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2011 meals and lodging related to a 19- place for the delinquent property. Disaster auction, Page 3 GD\WULSWR(YDQVWRQ,OOIRUDQ Marsing became the owner of the executive management training SURSHUW\IRUQRRWKHU 20 Owyhee wrestlers reach State meet, In Sports Equipment Rental 7,000.00 5DIÀHWLFNHWVVWLOORQVDOH course offered at Northwestern Marsing-area resident Bob Briggs feeds Enrico Ponzo’s cows early on Saturday morning. Briggs bids were received at the time of Coaches depart University. was talking with Ponzo when FBI Agents arrested him near his Marsing home on Feb. 7. the sheriff’s sale. rs reacac Page 15 Established Crandall originally requested During the city council meeting that commissioners double his RQ:HGQHVGD\QLJKWFRXQFLO Marsing grad writes n FUHGLWOLPLWWR )%,DJHQWVDUUHVWIXJLWLYHZLWKPDÀD VOL. 26, NO. 1 75 CENTS PHPEHUV-DPHV)HUGLQDQG$URQ ovel, Page 11 ³1RWWKDW,¶OOHYHUXVHWKDW Striebel and Marie Herman voted PXFKEXWMXVWWREHRQWKHVDIH connections living outside of Marsing WRSD\WKHELOO6WHOOD%XVKYRWHG Austin draws on experiences VLGH´WKHVKHULIIVDLG ,QZKDWFRXOGKDYHEHHQDSORWOLQHVWUDLJKWRXW ³,KDYHQHYHUVHHQDQDUUHVWEHIRUHEXWWKHVHJX\V not to pay the bill. 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Salaries and Wages 150,000.00 Signs 1,000.00 to advertise or subscribe Utilities 3,500.00 208-337-4681 Weed Control 20,000.00 Workmen’s Compensation 8,500.00 www.theowyheeavalanche.com Advertising Expense 1,500.00 Training and Education 650.00 Ending Fund Balance 130,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 977,543.00 8/14,21/2019 The Owyhee Avalanche NOTICE Said sale will be made without is the failure to pay when due, OF TRUSTEE’S SALE covenant or warranty regarding monthly installment payments On Wednesday, the 4th day of title, possession or encumbrances under the Deed of Trust Note Advertising Rates December, 2019, at the hour of to satisfy the obligation secured dated October 23, 2018, in the 10:00 o’clock a.m. of said day in by and pursuant to the power of amount of $2,792.00 each, for the the lobby of the Owyhee County sale conferred in the Deed of Trust months of February through July, 2SHQ5DWHSHUFROXPQLQFK 2SHQ5DWHSHUFROXPQLQFK Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy. executed by JOE DEVELSON 2019, inclusive. 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All around — Senior: Wasson Montenegro, Owyhee Sage Kari Woods; 4. Annie Miller; Western Equitation Montana Wasson, Owyhee Ranch horse top hand Riders; 4. Riley Gonzalez; 5. Fallon Wasson; 6. Montana Senior — 1. Kari Woods; Sage Riders; Intermediate: — Level 1: Gonzalez; Level 5. Kinley Shanley, Owyhee Wasson 2. Carter Clay; 3. Montana Gene Showalter, Owyhee 2: Fisher; Level 3: Gene Silver Spurs; 6. Grace Clay Intermediate — 1. Trinity Wasson Silver Spurs; Junior: Grace Showalter Cloverbud — Baylee Harris, Neeser; 2. Jessica Hipwell, Intermediate — 1. Raven Clay, Owyhee Ruff Riders Western riding — Montana Owyhee Sage Riders Owyhee Outlaws; 3. Gene Rada, Reynolds Creek; 2. Reserve all around — Wasson Showalter; 4. Deonna Barnard; Rowdy Brown; 3. Trinity Senior: Fallon Wasson, Green Horse — Gene County oral presentation 5. Kate Hipwell, Owyhee Neeser Owyhee Sage Riders; Showalter Senior — 1. Montana Outlaws; 6. Audrie Miller Junior — 1. Grace Clay; Intermediate: Trinity Neeser, Wasson; 2. Fallon Wasson; Junior — 1. Clair 2. Emeline Hipwell; 3. Alex Owyhee Sage Riders; Junior: Horse judging 3. Annie Miller; 4. Treylan Salutregui, Owyhee Silver Worley Emeline Hipwell, Owyhee Senior — 1. Annie Miller; 2. Fisher; 5. Carter Clay, Owyhee Spurs; 2. Emeline Hipwell; Outlaws Elizabeth Bearden, Snake River Ruff Riders; 6. Lauren Jensen, 3. Josie Showalter; 4. Kinley Bareback Equitation Sportsmanship buckle — Livestock; 3. Fallon Wasson; Pony Express Shanley; 5. Grace Clay; 6. Senior — 1. Lauren Jensen; Annie Miller, Pony Express 4. Carter Clay, Owyhee Ruff Intermediate — 1. Gene Karlee Leffl er 2. Fallon Wasson; 3. Kari Most Inspirational buckle Riders; 5. Montana Wasson; 6. Showalter; 2. Trinity Neeser; Woods — Kari Woods, Pony Express Allison Hubler, Pony Express 3. Deonna Barnard; 4. Audrie Showmanship Intermediate — 1. Rowdy Grand champion showman Intermediate — 1. Audrie Miller; 5. Ainsley Erwin; 6. Senior — 1. Treylan Fisher; Brown; 2. Deonna Barnard; 3. — Annie Miller Miller, Pony Express; 2. Skylynn Olivera 2. Annie Miller; 3. Montana Gene Showalter Reserve champion Deonna Barnard, Owyhee Junior — 1. Grace Clay; Wasson Junior — 1. Grace Clay; showman — Treylan Fisher, Sage Riders; 3. Skylynn 2. Emeline Hipwell; 3. Riley Intermediate — 1. Gene 2. Emeline Hipwell; 3. Alex Owyhee Outlaws Olivera, Owyhee Sage Riders; Gonzalez; 4. Josie Showalter, Showalter; 2. Trinity Neeser; Worley; 4. Jose Showalter; English high point — 4. Trinity Neeser; 5. Ainsley Owyhee Silver Spurs; 5. Karlee 3. Rowdy Brown, Snake River 5. Karlee Leffler; 6. Riley Montana Wasson Erwin, Snake River Livestock; Leffl er; 6. Kylee Montenegro Livestock Gonzalez Animal project results Contest results Large animal Salt Block Lick Art — Levi Dairy Loucks Showmanship Owyhee County Grand champion — Mila Nature’s Wonder — Bruce Astorquia Bradshaw Reserve grand champion Items Made by a Man — — Llee Loucks David VanWassenhove Holstein Ugly Lamp — Colleen Champion — Llee Loucks Paxton Reserve — Ainsley Erwin Commissioners’ cookie Jersey judging — Ivy Cardenas Champion — Alex Worley Piper Colyer (right) steadies her grand champion market beef Cow patty toss — Colton Reserve — Mitchell Erwin during the Aug. 10 junior livestock auction. Isernhagen, 8 and younger; Luke Steinmeyer, 9-13; Colton Beef Sheep Keegan McKay Brown, 14-17; and Keegan Market Market Conrow, 18 and older Grand champion steer — Grand champion — Amaia Bird Pedal tractor pull — Colt Piper Colyer Aberasturi Grand champion — Logan Keegan McKay follows Hipwell, 6 and younger; Reserve grand champion Reserve grand champion Field through on his cow patty toss Clayton Ineck, 7-9; Landry steer — Tyler Stebly — Jaegar Rose Reserve champion — Taryn effort. Kukla, 10-11 Breeding heifer — Cadence Packer Bass Goat Superior beef award — Market Cat Maialen Jaca Grand champion — Grand champion — William Haun Heather Reynolds Swine Reserve champion — Showmanship Small animal Steven Morgan Field Grand champion — Hannah Round robin Field Grand champion — Taryn Dog Reserve grand champion Packer Grand champion — Logan — Carsen Scott Reserve grand champion Field — Kiera Packer Reserve champion — Colby Market Ferdinand Grand champion — Showmanship Pygmy goat showmanship Braelyn Scott Rabbit Grand champion — Miriam Reserve grand champion Grand champion — Kiera Cheney — Hannah Field Packer Reserve champion — Kiana Reserve champion — McFadden

Six-year-old William Ormond left the fair with fi rst-place ribbons for the Corn Cob Toss and Potato Sack Race on Aug. 9.