2012 Vacation Guide and Business Directory Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune 161 Main St

2012 Vacation Guide and Business Directory Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune 161 Main St. • Orofino, Idaho • (208) 476-4571 • www.clearwatertribune.com clearwatertribuneorofino.blogspot.com www.facebook.com/clearwatertribune Index of Advertisers Lodging/RV Parks, Dining Automotive Canoe Camp RV Park...... 15 Bill’s Auto Body & Exhaust...... 6 Canyon Inn Bar & Grill-RV Park...... 17 Les Schwab Tire Center...... 32 Clearwater Crossing RV Park...... 30 Olive’s Auto Parts...... 7 Dining on The Edge Restaurant...... 21 Orofino Body Shop...... 12 Fiesta En Jalisco...... 11 Valley Motor Parts...... 21 High Country Inn...... 8 Konkolville Motel...... 3 Groceries Ponderosa Restaurant & Brass Rail...... 7 Barney’s Harvest Foods...... 13 Royodale RV Park...... 12 Mary Ann’s Groceries...... 11 Three Mountains Retreat...... 6 Woodlot Tavern & Café...... 20 Outdoor Kwik Catch...... 13 Medical Lewis Clark ATV Club...... 21 Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics...... 16 Miller Marine Services...... 9 Gentle Family Dentistry...... 21 Rolla Roaster Campfire Forks...... 23 Glenwood Pharmacy...... 24 World Jet Boat Race Marathon...... 4 Harper Chiropractic...... 26 Orofino Physical Therapy...... 9 Miscellaneous St. Mary’s Hospital & Clinics...... 16 Aleta’s Hair Affair/Action Masonry...... 8 Ascension Lutheran Church...... 29 Information Brookside Landing...... 28 Clearwater County Land Title...... 23 Camas Financial Services...... 12 Clearwater Historical Museum...... 6 It’se Ye Ye Casino...... 31 Clearwater Memorial Public Library...... 8 Kelly Burch Construction...... 27 Clearwater National Forest...... 10 Kooskia Opera House...... 25 Clearwater Tribune...... 22 Orofino Builders Supply...... 29 Dworshak Dam and Reservoir...... 19 Orofino Smoke Shop...... 17 Dworshak State Park...... 18 Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union...... 15 Idaho Department of Labor...... 5 Pure-Flo...... 27 Orofino Chamber of Commerce...... 15 QRO Wireless...... 20 Pierce/Weippe Chamber of Commerce...... 14 Studio 205...... 20 Tripco...... 28 Pets Valley Graphics...... 31 Clearwater Humane Society...... 9 Wild Hare...... 26 Orofino Animal Hospital...... 12 Thank you for your business! April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--3 12th Annual Spring The Nez Perce Tribe Round-Up is April 14 welcomes neighbors each year By Dee Crane Vendors are invited, with spaces with a Friendship Pow Wow The annual Spring Round-Up is an costing $75. Those interested should By Alannah Allbrett neighbors. area community fundraising event in contact Elizabeth Smith at 208-476- Each year, the Nez Perce Tribe cel- The Pow Wow was established to cul- its twelfth year and you won’t want to 7148 for more information. ebrates a Goodwill Pow Wow known as tivate better relations with non-Indian miss it! This event, held on Saturday, ‘Round-Up Yer Friends’ and come Ess-Ka-Po. neighbors – presenting views on the April 14 this year and beginning at 1 ‘Join the Fun!’ The cost is $30 per per- The festivities include traditional Native American history, culture, and p.m., is hosted by the Clearwater Val- son for ages 13 and up, $15 each ages singing, drumming, dancing, food, and spirituality of the tribes. ley Chapter of the Idaho Outfitters & 7-12, and free age six and under. Prices various craft demonstrations. The Ess-Ka-Po Friendship Pow Wow Guides Association, and ICARE, Inc. It is include music, beverages, steak dinner, The Ess-Ka-Po Friendship Pow Wow is also important to tribal members to a fun and relaxing day for all people to and other fun activities. is scheduled for June 9-10, and will retain and pass on their rich history to enjoy at Orofino City Park. Proceeds provide scholarships to four be held at Orofino High School gymna- future generations. There will be live, classic country area high schools (Timberline, Orofino, sium. The memorial ceremony begins on music by BearGrass. They are awesome Clearwater Valley and Kamiah) and Honoring their elders, and memorials Saturday, at 9 a.m. entertainment and everybody loves through the ICARE project (Cancer As- for tribal members who have passed, The memorial luncheon will be their music! sistance & Recovery Effort) provide fi- are part of the tradition. served at 12 noon, followed by danc- You’ll enjoy both live and silent auc- nancial aid to people in the Clearwater Intricate dance steps are displayed ing. The Pow Wow gets underway again tions, raffles and games, and the ever River communities who are actively re- in the dancing competition and the on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. popular ‘Musical Saddles’. ceiving treatment for cancer. brightly colored, hand-made costumes Melvin Joye, former Chairman of the Top it all off with the best darn BBQ This event is a lot of fun for a great of Native American dancers are a vi- Orofino Pow Wow Committee, welcomes Rib-eye steak dinner in the valley, com- cause. Plan to join us. For additional in- brant part of the Pow Wow. everyone in the community; “Come, plemented by Dutch oven potatoes and formation, contact Leo and Dee Crane, The Pow Wow does not stress compe- dance, have fun, and get acquainted.” desserts! Approximately 200 people at- Clearwater Valley Chapter leadership, tition; its emphasis is to share the Nez For more information, call Chair- tend the event. at 208-476-5971. Perce heritage and culture with their woman Gloria Johnson at 476-4700. 4--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 World Jet Boat races are here! Jet boat river racers from around the boat river races. This will be the Shay loting #212 Never Satisfied. Kim Friend said. “We are hoping for pos- world this week will compete in Idaho brothers first ever jet boat race. Another local favorite set to compete sibly more teams from Canada to enter for the 2012 Toyota Weaver Seed World “Jet boating is in our blood and we are is 2011 Thunder on the Snake Champion at the last minute on April 13.” Jet Boat Marathon Championship. looking forward to participating in the driver Ryan Rogers, 35, of Lewiston pi- Spectators may watch the race for Racing teams from Canada, Mexico, World Championship,” White said. loting #285 Pure Insanity in the Eagle free from a river bank with public access New Zealand and the U.S.A. will be in Race fans can also expect to cheer Performance Boats CX Class. along each of the four rivers. For more the Gem State, April 13-21 on select sec- on Shore Lodge A Class driver and Idaho “I would honestly say we have approx- information and to view the official race tions of the St. Joe River at St. Maries, locals Jake Barney, 31, of Lewiston and imately 30 teams listed at this time,” itinerary go to: facebook.com/2012usa. April 14-15; the Snake River at Lewiston, navigator Allen Paul, 31, of Orofino, pi- U.S.A. World Race Committee Organizer worldjetboatmarathon. April 16-17; the Clearwater River at Oro- fino, April 18 and the Salmon River at Riggins, April 19-21. Orofino Farmers Market has a little of everything Some of the U.S.A. racers competing The Orofino Farmers Market started Early markets usually center more finofarmersmarket.com, for more- in include Meridian, Idaho brothers Shay in 2009, under the leadership of the around crafts and packaged and prepared formation. and Grady White, both students at East- University of Idaho extension service, foods, such as granola snacks, jams and ern Oregon University. based in Clearwater County. jellies, and baked goods — including a “We’re excited about the opportunity Since then, this popular new commu- very wide variety of homemade breads. Show & Shine is July 21 to compete in an international event nity tradition has grown, and 2012 will Plants for yard, garden and nursery are The annual Orofino Show & Shine is in our own state,” Captain Shay White mark its fourth year. also common. scheduled for Saturday, July 21 at Oro- said. The Market begins in June and op- Depending on spring weather condi- fino City Park. White, 24, will pilot his boat, #51 erates for approximately four months, tions, produce also starts appearing The gates open at 7 a.m. Awards Predator in the Coors Light/Rockstar FXV depending on interest and weather slowly over the summer, and by August are handed out at 2 p.m. and include Class with his brother and navigator, 27 conditions. This year’s opening date is is the dominant feature of the market, Best in Show, Mayor’s Choice, People’s year-old Grady White. June 12, and the Market is expected to with a wide variety of fruit, berry, and Choice, and many more. The brothers grew up in the jet boat continue until Oct. 9. It is open from 3 vegetable offerings. Proceeds from the Show & Shine pro- community watching their father, Rick to 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Orofino City More vendors are always welcome. vide scholarship money for area stu- White, repair racing boats and assisting Park. Visit the Market’s official website, -oro dents. as a safety boat captain at several jet NO TICKET REQUIRED. ST. JOE RIVER April 13-15 SNAKE RIVER April 16-17 CLEARWATER RIVER April 18 SALMON RIVER April 19-21

CLEARWATER RIVER SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 10:00 a.m. - Ahsahka Boat Ramp to East End Boat Ramp in Lewiston (40 Miles) 2:00 p.m. - East End Boat Ramp to Ahsahka Boat Ramp (40 Miles)

Photos by Frank Mignerey, Salmon River Photos facebook.com/2012usa.worldjetboatmarathon April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--5 Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders keep frontier traditions alive By Charlie Pottenger 2012 and the summer “Rendezvous” Nestled in the backcountry of Clear- scheduled for July 20-22. For these water County is a small club which keeps events the public is welcome. alive frontier traditions and celebrates The “Spring Fling” to be held at “Doc” the skills that enabled our forefathers Wolverton’s place on Wells Bench Cut-off and mothers to survive in the rugged Road (it’s the first place on the left after wilderness that is now Idaho. If you are turning off Grangemont Road) will start visiting and would like to contact people at 10 a.m. and there is a sign-up fee of who compete in shooting muzzle load- $7 per person to compete, which includes ing firearms, throwing knives and hawks rifle, pistol and hawk and knife events. (tomahawks), then you should contact You also receive one raffle ticket. There the Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders. will also be special BB gun contests for This small club, formed in the mid kids to help introduce them to safe use 1970’s, has 32 families as members with of firearms. After the shoot, there will be most residing in Clearwater County and a potluck buffet and hamburger lunch. a few from afar. One member is from Remember everyone is welcome and the California and one from Oregon. Annual shooting, hawk and knife contests will be memberships are $10 for an individual scored according to Club rules. and $15 for an entire family. You don’t The big annual event, the “Rendez- have to be a member to come out and vous,” will be held at Evelyn Wilson’s join the fun. property on Rudo Rd. also off of Grang- Events are usually contests for muzzle emont Rd. This event is also open to all loading rifles and pistols (patched round and will be $20 which includes all events balls only) combined with similar events and camping for the family or $15.00 for to determine the best participant skills family without camping and includes all in hawk and knife throwing. events. If it is just one person, it is $5.00 The club has several meets each year, per event or $15.00 for all events with- typically one in late winter, a “Spring out camping. Guy and Cathy Walker of Fraser, wearing period clothing, have been active mem- Fling” which is scheduled for April 15, (Cont pg 6) bers of the Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders for several years.

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Darin & Patricia Jacks (Cont from pg 5) is in many similar clubs across the nation. Owners There is camping available for primi- For information on Lolo Trail Muzzle- tive and tin tepees with toilets on site loader Club activities and similar events or you can come just for the day. Camp- hosted by other clubs in the Northwest, ers must bring their own water as this is check out a site dedicated to muzzle- strictly a dry-camping opportunity. Pets loader shoots: www.wamuzzleloaders. are welcome, but must be on a leash. org. This site covers shoots in Idaho, Our cozy log cabin rentals At the Rendezvous, shoots and contests Washington, Oregon, and Montana. are the perfect retreat to will be as at the Spring Fling even with If you are a muzzle loader or wish to get away from it all! events for the kids. try your hand at shooting old style guns On Saturday night the entire group of or learn how to accurately throw knives attendees is invited to participate in a or hawks, then these activities are just Cozy log cabins for 2 to 6 people, potluck with a club supplied main dish. where you can get your feet wet and There will also be a Dutch oven compe- have lots of fun with great families. To tition that will be judged and then en- determine more about membership or with old-fashioned peace and joyed at the potluck. schedules for events you may contact At all Lolo Trail Muzzleloader Club Lolo Trail Muzzleloader officials Bill quiet in scenic Pierce, Idaho events dressing in period (frontier style) Kaufman (208-476-3371) or Guy Walker clothing is optional, but encouraged as it (208-435-4814). - Satellite TV - Telephones AUTO BODY & EXHAUST - WiFi & Cell Phone Service 801 S. Main, Orofino • 476-4578 - Open year-round for Clearwater County’s premier hunting and fishing, collision and exhaust center with downhill skiing nearby PROVIDING QUALITY AND COMPETITIVE Prices SERVICE TO ALL SURROUNDING AREAS - Snowmobiling trails half a Insurance preferred • Precise color matching mile away for hiking, Per Night Auto & truck accessories • Chip repair & glass installation 2 persons: $60 Factory exhaust • Performance exhaust snowmobiling, snowshoeing Each additional: $5 Catalytic converters Next to the Clearwater River! Owners Denise & Bill Hall or cross country skiing. www.billsautobodyandexhaust.com (Justyn Hall not pictured) Call for reservations: 208-464-2172 Weekly and monthly rates available All major credit cards accepted $5.00 cash discount per night [email protected] • Idahomountainretreat.com April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--7 Clearwater County Fair and Lumberjack Days RV waste dumps There are three RV waste dumps located in Clearwater County. Orofino Logging Boots, our County’s Roots provides one at 10200 Hwy. 12 (near By Alannah Allbrett pumping or sometimes hand carrying ex- competitive and there’s always a good the National Guard Armory). It is locat- Residents of Orofino go all out for tra water to grow that prize pumpkin or turnout. ed diagonally across the highway from Clearwater County’s Fair and Lumber- cabbage. Lumberjack Days sponsors the World Orofino’s airport. The station provides jack Days – and have been doing so for Children today, still enjoy learning Championship competition in Jack and both wash down water and potable decades. about plants and animals through the Jill bucking. Speed climbing, tree top- water. Lots of motorists stop there In the early years, people from the 4-H program. A prize hog just has to be ping, choker setting, and (open class) to refill their water tanks. Water and prairies used to come down and stay a shown off. hot sawing are other exciting events. dumping is paid for on a good faith, couple of nights, so as not to miss all the And taking home a blue ribbon is a On Sunday, logging skills displayed in- donation system. Please remember to celebrations. memory to keep. clude: birling, springboard chop, hori- use only disposable products that will They often stayed with family or The events will take place this year zontal chop, vertical chop, and obstacle break down in the septic system. friends to enjoy the once-a-year fun of Sept. 13-17, at the fairgrounds, located pole. Axe throwing, stock power saw, A second waste dump is located at pioneer picnics, and dancing. But the along the beautiful Clearwater River in single bucking, and two Jack, or double, mile marker 18, 16 miles east near parade was always the highlight of the Orofino City Park. The theme this year is: bucking contests are also featured. Lenore. The third waste disposal area fair. Logging Boots, our County’s Roots, cele- For more information on Lumberjack is located in the city of Pierce, across The fair promised prize ribbons for the brating this area’s rich timber heritage. Days, visit www.orofinolumberjackdays. from the Lutheran Church on Hwy. 11. hard work of gardening with a hoe, and The lumberjack contests are highly org.

Olive’s Auto Parts BIG SELECTION OF NEW AND USED GUNS Ammo NightForce Scopes Dr. Dennis Harper, a Chiropractic Physician who has lived in Orofi no for 28 years, bagged this moose in Kelly Creek Drainage, Idaho, with Cayuse Outfi tters and Rich Armiger on Nov. 7, 2011. The green score was Boone and Crockett 159. Its outside width was 55½ inches, and it is close to the third largest shot in Idaho in the last 10 years. Dennis used a 300 win mag in a Weatherby rifl e. The cape from the head was so large that the taxidermist used an Alaskan mold to mount the head. Olive’s Auto Parts Olive’s Auto Parts - Orofi no Pierce: 403 S. Main • (208) 464-2534 Orofi no: 1135 Michigan Ave. • (208) 476-5576 1135 Michigan Ave. • (208) 476-5576 8--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 Mystery Dinner Theater a major summer attraction By Jo Moore be seated outdoors in the Sunken Garden event for the Clearwater Memorial Public grams. The weekend of July 12-15 will see a for the entire evening. Library (CMPL), planned and carried out Tickets will be available for each boost in interest of the fall football sea- The play, which centers around a shy- by the CMPL Friends, a non-profit 503-1C evening’s event at the library on Michi- son, as an outdoor presentation of “Fatal ster’s attempt to promote the organiza- organization, whose main goal is to help gan Avenue, (ph. 208-476-3411) or by Football Fever” as its play will complete tion of a pro football team in Orofino, the library with its needs. contacting Jo Moore at the High Coun- the football theme with a tailgate buf- will be presented around the guests, and The last two years’ annual fundrais- try Inn at 208-476-7570. E-mail also to fet. a “Texas-style” barbeque buffet will be ing events have netted around $9,000, [email protected] or log onto The dinner will be served between the “tailgater” which will be enjoyed be- and this year’s event is expected to raise the inn’s website at www.thehighcoun- acts of the mystery theater presenta- tween acts of the play. more than $5,000, all of which will aid tryinn.com for more information about tion, which will feature local actors in The complete dinner and play will the community’s library and its pro- the Summer Mystery Dinner Theater. the community, who are all volunteering be included in the price of the tickets, their time and talent. which will be $75 per couple, or $40 per The time and place will be 5:30 p.m. person. Sponsored tables will also be an at the High Country Inn, a premier Bed important feature of the planned event, and Breakfast Lodge outside of Orofino, as well as a giant raffle package, with on the way to Dworshak Dam. winners announced the last evening of The four evenings will begin with a no- the event, July 15. host bar with appetizers, and guests will This grand event is a major fundraising

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Cole Slaw OROFINO PHYSICAL THERAPY Easy if using a food processor! 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage (1 average head) & WELLNESS ½ cup finely chopped carrot (1 carrot) 2 Tb. minced onion 1 cup chopped red cabbage, if desired, but add just before serving to maintain color in slaw Cole Slaw Dressing ½ cup sugar 1 cup good quality mayonnaise ½ cup buttermilk 3 Tb. White vinegar ¼ cup lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste, at least ½ tsp. Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Mix with veggies, taste to test. Let slaw sit at least 3—4 hours in refrigerator, or overnight. Stir again, taste, drain if needed, and serve cold. These recipes can be found in a local cookbook, Tastes of the Clearwater for sale at Johnson’s Hallmark and Jewelry stores in Orofino and Kamiah. ($15) The wonderful folks from Orofi no Physical Therapy and Wellness Center are happy to help with your therapy and fi tness needs. Pictured (l to r) are: Tammy Davis (Offi ce Manager), John Garrison RPT, Julie Hollibaugh, Marie Thomas, Garett Bretz, and Tiffany Shriver.

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Kooskia Lochsa Ranger District (208) 926-4274 Moose Creek Ranger District (208) 926-4258 April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--11 Clearwater Community Concert Association alive and well in the Clearwater valley By Kenda Tribble nist and vocalists), and Inland Harmony The Community Concerts started in and Palouse Harmony, men’s barbershop 1975 in Orofino. We are fortunate to be and women’s Sweet Adeline’s choral one of the last communities in the Pa- groups have wowed the audiences. cific Northwest that continues to support The Clearwater Community Concert the Community Concert Association. We Association is 100% supported by mem- began as part of the Community Con- berships from individuals and businesses certs, a Division of Columbia Artists Man- in the Orofino community and surround- agement, Inc. in New York. Within the ing areas. Without that support we past 10 years we started booking our would not be able to bring the variety own concerts, many times going with of musical talent to our area and provide one booking agency. We sponsor three concerts at such a reasonable cost. As concerts a season and if we have enough with everything, costs continue to rise money we hold a “bonus” concert in the for travel and lodging for our performers spring. These have have included The Di- and so far we’ve been able to keep up xie Dandies - Spokane, Carpe Diem, Lew- with that. If it weren’t for the tremen- is Clark Community Band, and Lukenbill dous interest and support from the com- and Faller - Lewiston. munity we would not be able to present In the past 37 concert seasons our this great, affordable entertainment to The Wild Women of Tucson membership has been entertained by so many who look forward to the con- well known artists such as the Dixie certs each season, which is our goal. Chicks and Brothers Four, Grammy Award We want to thank everyone who con- winners Tingstad and Rumbel (guitar tributes to keeping Community Concert Mary Ann’s Groceries and woodwind), and The Chestnut Brass alive and we’re looking forward to an- Company, Janice Martin (violinist), April other great concert season. 116 N. Main, Weippe, Idaho 208-435-4213 Verch (fiddle and step dancer), Alborada (family members from Sonoro, Mexico Full Line of Groceries playing Andean folk music), Mac Framp- ton (pianist), the Italian Sax Quartet, Friendly Service • Local Directions Wood’s Tea Co. (folk and bluegrass), State Liqour Store • Gas • Beer • Pop • Ice Willy and the Wild West (western and yodel champion), The Cassidys (Irish FISH & GAME LICENSING VENDOR Pub), Everything Fritz (family band fid- dling and step dancing), Ronny Cole Trio Open Mon. - Fri. 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Dixie land pianist and band), and many, many more outstanding professional art- Proud supporters of ists from all over the world and North America. Clearwater County Most recently the Athens Guitar Trio (Orofino • Pierce • Weippe) * Cammie & Don Ebert (classical guitars), the Wild Women of Tucson (jazz/blues/boogie-woogie pia- The Athens Guitar Trio “For the best Mexican food in town!” Delicous Mexican dishes and desserts Daily specials • Lounge Chips and salsa with every meal Mexican beer & mixed drinks Dine-in or order to go Visit us online at www.ﬁ estaenjalisco.net to see all 12 of our locations and view and print our menu Authentic Mexican Restaurants 203 Johnson Ave., Orofino • (208) 476-7506 12--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 Trevor Haag Memorial Tournament By Alannah Allbrett loon colors are white for Grandma Linda, trophies. There is a huge one for the The tournament continues to generate This year’s Trevor Haag Memorial Tour- red is for Trevor’s grandparents, and the Trevor Haag Award, for the most inspir- good will throughout many communities nament July 26-29 will be the ninth an- blue is for Trevor. Someone is chosen to ing member in the tournament. The and brings people to our area, often for nual tournament, and it will be unique in throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and Haag family selects the player who will the first time. They often enjoy Orofino many ways. Many future big leaguers are the games begin. receive its highest honor. so much; they choose to stay an extra already looking forward to season nine in The tournament, which began with There is also a Justin Haag Team day. Orofino. six teams, grew to 26 teams last year. In Award, which goes to the team that best This year promises to be a good one as Everyone gets off to a good start with 2010, 285 kids participated. exemplifies good sportsmanship qualities special events are in the works. Instead a free breakfast on Saturday and Sunday Through word-of-mouth and Facebook, in competition. of the usual late game, plans include at 6:30 to 8 a.m. word has gotten around about this out- Another thing that is unusual about having a band in the park, so all the play- Excitement mounts in the opening cer- standing tournament, and people time this tournament is that the umpires, ers will have a chance to intermingle and emony, as the teams line up on the field. their summer vacations now so they can score board keepers, concessions, and continue the fun. After the singing of the national anthem, attend from as far away as Washington, people who do the field maintenance are All the lights on the field will be turned typically, colorful, red, white, and blue Oregon, and Montana. all volunteer helpers. People are eager on so kids can play Whiffleball and other balloons are released overhead. The bal- The tournament offers especially nice to get involved and want to help. fun things. ROYODALE RV PARK • Full Hook-ups • Cable TV “Compassionate Care & Friendly Service” • Open Year-round Orofino Animal Clinic has served the area for 24 years!

Steelhead/ From simple vaccinations, to complicated surgeries, Salmon � shing Dr. Lang offers quality care and friendly service. We also and boat ramp provide pet boarding and bathing, and the complete line of Science Diet pet food. right across the street! Want to order your pet’s meds on-line? 208-305-6279 To learn how, call or visit our site. 807 Michigan Avenue 4191 North Fork Drive, Ahsahka, ID 83520 208-476-5995 orofinoanimalclinic.com OKAY, NOW WHAT? Have recent market events left you uncertain about your ﬁ nancial future? Investing shouldn’t be fraught with confusion; I can help clear things up. I will address your short and long-term strategies, help you select the best investment vehicles for your needs and help guide you toward ﬁ nancial well-being. Please call to learn more and schedule a free consultation.

Independence Powered by LPL Financial 230 Johnson Avenue • PO Box 1071 Oroﬁ no, ID 83544 208 476 7100 ofﬁ ce • 208 476 7111 fax Teri Bolling [email protected] Financial Advisor, www.camasfs.com LPL Financial Securities are offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC (208) 476-7100 April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--13 OHV users look to On the Cover Pictured on the front of this publication, in the background, is a photo of the Clearwater River taken by Charlie Pottenger during the winter. The photos (clockwise from top left) are: Linda Smith during the Pierce Winter PLAY to keep trails open Festival Bar Stool Race; a jet boat competition photo by Frank Mignery of Salmon PLAY (Public Land Access Year-round) Relationship not withstanding, it is im- River Photos; wild west re-enactors, a group of whom are featured every year began in 1999 due in large part to the portant for PLAY to put access to public during Pierce 1860 Days; and a pink Jeep at last year’s Orofino Show & Shine. continuing closure of roads and trails on lands first. public lands. It is also important for PLAY to be the The founding group had a vision that eyes, ears and mouth piece for their by working with the public land manag- members in dealing with such issues. ers, more roads and trails would remain PLAY also has a fun side. While continu- open for continued motorized public ac- ing to focus on access to public lands, cess. they volunteer hundreds of hours a year PLAY has been instrumental in opening to trail maintenance for trails public The Ultimate Fly trails in the Clearwater National Forest lands. of Idaho. PLAY holds ATV rides both sanctioned Rod Transporter Although there continues to be clo- by the club and just fun weekend jaunts. sures on public lands, the relationships Revenues derived from the rides, mem- - Tested and proven design with the United States Forest Service, bership fees, raffles and sales of - pro - Secure at highway speeds Idaho Department of Lands and U.S. motional items are all used to fund the - No climbing on roof Army Corps of Engineers has made the many projects and to reimburse mem- to unlatch tips future of continued motorized access to bers for their travel to meetings. - Perfect for the guide public lands more promising. PLAY meets the first Thursday of the Most recently PLAY has taken a stake month at 7 p.m. at the Ponderosa Res- or avid � sherman in the Clearwater National Forest Travel taurant in Orofino. Planning process by commenting and lat- If you have any questions feel free to 801-698-4484 er appealing the decision to close hun- go to the website at www.accessplay. dreds of miles of trails currently avail- com or e-mail the group at info@access- www.kwikcatch.com able to OHV users. play.com.

Harvest Foods

13030 Highway 12 • Orofino, ID • 208-476-3413 Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week COME SEE Barney’s Harvest Foods is a full service grocery store. Our vegetable department offers 60 varieties of fresh produce, including over 20 varieties of salad mixes. Meat in the meat OUR NEW AND department is cut and ground fresh daily. We also offer a fax service and UPS and Post Ofﬁ ce services. In 2010 we remodeled IMPROVED and expanded the store. Stop by and see the new Barney’s Harvest Foods! STORE! 14--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 Pierce/Weippe Chamber The wildest 2012 Schedule of Events www.pierce-weippechamber.com April week in August April TBA ~ Outdoor Show, Lewiston, Idaho By Alannah Allbrett April 14 ~ IOGA Spring Roundup, Orofino, Idaho With a year-round population of under 500 people, Weippe puts on one of the wildest rodeos around. Well known in Idaho, the Wild Weippe Rodeo will put on May its 51st shindig August 18th through the 19th. Some of the activities you won’t May 5 ~ Pierce Clean-Up Day, Pierce, Idaho want to miss are: (For information, please call Rob at 208-464-2736) • Cowboy Breakfast May 25-26 ~ 12th Annual Weippe Camas Festival, Weippe, Idaho • Parade • Special Kid's Events June • Rodeo Grounds with Covered Bleachers June 2 ~ Pierce/Weippe ATV Trailriders Club ATV Ride • Wild Cow Milking • Calf Roping July • Barrel Racing July 7 ~ Pierce Gem Team Wine Tasting at the Timber Inn, Pierce, Idaho • Steer Wrestling August • Bareback & Team Roping August 3-5 ~ Pierce 1860 Days Celebration, Pierce, Idaho • Non-Alcoholic Section August 17-19 ~ Wild Weippe Rodeo, Weippe, Idaho • Live Music and Dancing • Fun for the Whole Family! September Covered bleachers are provided for those who want to stay out of the sun. A September 13-16 ~ Clearwater County Fair & Lumberjack Days, Orofino, Idaho Cowboy Breakfast is served Sunday morning from 7-11 a.m. to round out rodeo events. November Sponsored by the Wild Weippe Rodeo Committee. November 17 ~ 33rd Annual Pierce Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Pierce, Idaho Contact: JoAnn Schlader (208) 435-4142 Parade Info: Carolyn Lage (208) 435-4845. December December TBA ~ Festival of Trees, Pierce, Idaho Weippe Camas Festival May 25-26 An entertaining melodrama, Dutch Oven cookoff, horseshoe tournament, Re- Pierce Winter Festival in February treat to Weippe Fun Run/Walk, and silent auction are just a few Weippe Camas The Pierce Winter Festival, held in early February, boasts winter fun galore. For Festival events to look forward to. the adventurer impervious to cold, there’s the challenging Ice Man Relay, which There are always numerous arts and crafts vendors with unique, handmade ends with a jump in to freezing Orofino Creek. goods for sale; and for those with an appetite, you’ll find all sorts of delicious Other popular events include the always hilarious bar stool race (check out the food. Don’t miss the interesting, informative activities and demonstrations. And photo on the cover of this publication), the ATV treasure hunt, tractor hay rides, if you’re good with a camera, be sure to enter the Favorite Photo Contest. snowman and ice contests, a haystack and chili feed, and plenty more. Visit www.pierce-weippechamber.com for all the details.

PIERCE WEIPPE www.pierce-weippechamber.com A Blue Moose Mercantile Cyndy’s First Stop Java Glenwood Pharmacy Nita’s Ladder, Inc. The Outback A&A Septic Service Dan Goodrich Construction Greg Kimberling Insurance Olive’s Auto Parts, Inc. The Vug AmericanWest Bank Durant’s Trailer Park & RV Rentals Idaho Dept. of Labor Oroﬁ no Builders Supply Three Mountains Retreat Atkinson Distributing, Inc. Durant’s Overnight Rentals J. Howard Bradbury Museum Psalm 40 Feed Timber Inn Bald Mountain Ski Area Empire Realty Services Jared Construction/Jared Land Ronatta’s Cakery Timberline Café Barlow Truss, Inc. Express Name Tags & More KLER Radio S&S Foods Valley Motor Parts Bitterroot Repair Eye Clinic of Oroﬁ no Les Schwab Tire Center Sherry’s Cakes & Bouquets Walrath Insurance Agency, Inc. Camas Financial Services 4Stems Custom Builders Maki Manufacturing, Inc. Solid Rock Gravel Company Watts RV Clearwater Guide Shop Fords Creek Pump Service Mary Ann’s Groceries Studio 205 Window on the Clearwater Clearwater Tribune Friends of Weippe Library Mechell’s Café Support4Business Whiskey Creek Artisans Creative Gifts Gentle Family Dentistry, P.C. Mountain Massage Chamber of Commerce Members Thank You For Your Business April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--15 Orofino Chamber of Commerce 2012 Calendar of Events www.orofino.com

Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet April 14 Best Western Lodge At River’s Edge, Orofino 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

IOGA Spring Roundup/Id. State Elk Calling Contest April 14 Orofino City Park, 1 p.m. start

2012 World Jet Boat Races come to Orofino April 18 Clearwater River

Wild Turkey Federation Auction April 21 Best Western Lodge At Rivers’ Edge, Orofino

Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics Wine Tasting April 27 St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Little Flower Room

Boomershoot April 27– 29 Canoe Camp Contact: Joe Huffman 208-301-4254 RV Park Community Clean Up Day/Arbor Day Celebration April 28 85 Canoe Camp Loop Orofino City Park (208) 476-7530 [email protected] Best Western Lodge At River’s Edge May TBA canoecamprvpark.com Jazz/Blues On The Confluence

Orofino EnduroCross May TBA Orofino City Park, 9 a.m. registration 6:15 main event 28 FULL HOOKUPS INCLUDE: Water, Cable TV, Phone Hookups, Electricity (30 & 50 amp), WiFi, Maniac Dam Race June 9 Sewer/Garbage • Children and pets always welcome Dworshak Dam Visitors Center RATES: $21.50 Daily • $99.95 Weekly • $325 Monthly Esskahpo Pow Wow June 9 – 10 Orofino High School We are located on U.S. Highway 12 at milepost 39.7, just four miles west of the Orofino bridge. 4th of July Fireworks, BBQ & Concert in the Park July 4 Orofino City Park

Orofino Show and Shine July 21 We’re celebrating 75 years of operation in Orofino City Park, 7 a.m. gates open; 2 p.m. awards 2012, and almost 20 years of service in Orofino!

Trevor Haag Memorial Tournament July 26 – 29 Orofino City Park, VFW Field, Fields Behind OES �� Clearwater County Fair & Lumberjack Days Sept. 13 – 16 �� Orofino City Park ��

President’s Cup Golf Tournament Sept. 22 – 23 �� Orofino Golf & Country Club �� Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics Celebrate the Season Nov. 17 �� Annual Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting Dec. 7 208-476-7458 Orofino’s Cannon Park www.p1fcu.org

Patchwork Bazaar & Craft Fair Dec. 7 – 9 Savings Federally Savings insured an Orofino High School insured to $250,000 additional $250,000 16--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012

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Scan this QR code to visit our website, www.smh-cvhc.org � Dr. Clayton Bunt John Beeh, PA Dr. Vanessa Brown April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--17 Canyon Inn Bar & Grill, RV Park near Clearwater River By Charlie Pottenger tance north, the visibility from the road Customers include local residents who It is certainly one of the area’s trea- Once a prominent landmark, watering decreased greatly and, without signage love the great homemade soups and pies sures uniquely easy to get to and defi- hole and restaurant directly on U.S. High- on the highway, the Inn is easy to miss to lucky travelers passing through, to nitely worth the effort to drive to mile- way 12 at Peck Junction about six miles as traffic at 55 MPH zooms by toward un- muddy-booted steelhead or salmon fish- post 34½ just west of Orofino. Try their west of Orofino and now a delightful step known destinations, missing a delightful erman hungry and thirsty or weddings burgers with fries or tater-tots—you will into the past with excellent homemade treat and a step back in time. and club events. be glad you went! soups, pies, great food and beverages. Current ownership is back in the Deyo Although a little hard to see from the family with Penny and Brian Deyo buy- highway, due to U.S Government and ing the business in 2005. Their story, Idaho Transportation signage restrictions like most of us, begins with an unusual imposed on the U.S Highway 12 Scenic meeting of partners from unusual places. Corridor, the Canyon Inn Bar & Grill-RV Penny, from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Park is worth hunting for if you want was visiting Peck from Alaska to assist her to experience mid-1900’s atmosphere, mother through an illness. After about great food and peaceful surroundings. ten days alone in Peck she found the Can- Since 1945 when the Peck Pool Hall was yon Inn and went in for refreshment and relocated from town to the existing Peck bumped into a logger, Brian Deyo. Not Junction site and opened as the Balcony too long thereafter, Penny relocated to Steak house, through several ownerships Peck after Brian had induced her to join and a devastating fire about 1950, the him in marriage. Shortly thereafter she site provided entertainment, great food decided to prolong the Deyo tradition in and beverages to travelers and residents operating the great Canyon Inn and the alike. In about 1959 the Canyon Inn re- purchase was completed. She says now ceived its current name and passed for that running the business and meeting its the first time into ownerships involving customers is a “labor of love!” the Deyo family. As time went on the Since taking over Penny and Brian have ownership changed hands several times, added a full hook-up RV with fire pits, but the Canyon Inn continued to be a fo- made the parking lot large enough for cal place for the residents of Peck and truck turn-arounds, worked to maintain many highway travelers. the tradition of excellent food and good With major relocation of U.S. Highway service in an atmosphere where every- 12 from the restaurant doorstep to a dis- one is welcome.

Canyon Inn Bar & Grill-RV Park owners: President Buster; Vice Presidents Brian Crusaders Motorcycle Club visiting Canyon Inn Bar & Grill-RV Park and Penny Deyo. Canyon Inn Bar & Grill

Great Food • RV Park • Fishing & Hunting Located right next to the Clearwater River Hwy 12, Peck • (208) 486-6070 18--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 Take a hike! Dworshak Reservoir has miles of trails By Alannah Allbrett of Dworshak Reservoir. • Sturdy water bottle and water beats a dinner around the campfire. The 53 mile long Dworshak Reservoir, *The Canyon Creek Trail, at just one • Matches in waterproof container There are over 30 tent sites, and cab- formed in 1972 with the completion of mile roundtrip, is a good one for fami- • Sunglasses ins are available on reserve through Dworshak Dam, is a family playground lies since it is short in length. The trail • Sunblock the State of Idaho’s website. RV spots of delight. Hiking and mountain biking begins near Canyon Creek Campground • First aid kit (with electrical hookups) may also be re- opportunities abound. Below are some along the south shoreline. The final trail • Shovel served. other interesting hikes your family might begins near Wells Bench Road. • Strong rope Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, wish to take. *Cold Springs Trail leads to the Cold • Flashlight, headlamp, or lantern hiking, and water skiing are just some of *Three Meadows Campground offers a Springs Group Camp and makes a five • Extra clothing for layering the activities people are able to enjoy chance to explore on a seven mile, round mile round trip hike. Take pictures along • A permit, if required at Dworshak and many points of inter- trip hike. the way of the beautiful scenery all four The best months to enjoy hiking in this est, such as the Dworshak National Fish *The Big Eddy Tail provides a 20 mile trails have to offer. area are from June through September Hatchery, are nearby. The marina pro- round trip hike – starts from the up- Here are some items to remember, es- while trails are dry and the weather fa- vides boat ramps and docks and hosts per launch area parking lot at Freeman pecially if you are planning an extended vorable. family and group gatherings, as well as Creek. This trail follows the reservoir’s hike: After a walk in the woods, nothing water sports. shoreline after crossing a small penin- • A compass sula. • An area map *Merry’s Bay has its own trail which • Snacks (such as trail mix and high pro- winds 0.8 miles along the south shoreline tein bars) Dworshak State Park P.O. Box 115, Ahsahka, ID 83520 [email protected] BIG EDDY LODGE & MARINA Just 7 miles from Orofino Moorage slips available, 22’ max On the water premium fuel • Soda, ice cream, oil, ice Lodge may be reserved for groups of up to 140 (weddings, reunions, meetings, dances, birthdays) Pictured here are happy hikers on the Cold Springs Trail Bridge. The bridge was Call (208) 476-5994 built in 2005 by local Boy Scout Troop #536 of Orofino. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. FREEMAN CREEK CAMPGROUND On beautiful Dworshak Reservoir Boat launch, sun shelter, playground, RV campsites, tent sites, group sites, cabins, canoe rentals, ice, firewood, archery range, hiking trails Reservations: 888-922-6743 www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov THREE MEADOWS GROUP CAMP Located 4 miles past Freeman Creek Campground Set in the forest overlooking Dworshak Reservoir Nine cabins accommodate up to 100 people Lodge with full professional kitchen. Plenty of room for additional tents and recreational vehicles. Volleyball, horseshoe pits, basketball court, large play area. Fantastic for family reunions, weddings, church events, scouts, and more! NEED MORE INFORMATION? Call (208) 476-5994, or make reservations at 888-922-6743. www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov Some energetic hikers enjoy the view while hiking the Big Eddy Trail above Dwor- shak Reservoir. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--19 Welcome to Dworshak Dam and Reservoir Dworshak Dam and Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Dworshak Dam Visitor Center overlooks a 717’ straight-axis, concrete, gravity dam, with a reservoir that extends 54 miles into rugged Idaho timberland. Visitor Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend; and Monday-Friday during the remainder of the year. Guided tours are available during summer months. To get to the Visitor Center, drive ﬁ ve miles west of Oroﬁ no, Idaho On Highway 7; turn right onto Viewpoint Road and follow the Visitor Center signs for about two miles.

Dent Acres Campground is the Army Corps of Engineers 43 site, full service (water, 50 amp electric and sewer amenities) campground located 20 miles from Orofi no. In 2012 the campground is scheduled to open on April 5 through November 30 (weather permitting). Operating on a fi rst come-fi rst served basis, the campground offers a sewage dump station, hot showers, fl ush toilets, covered picnic tables, grills, fi sh cleaning station, boat launch (no launch fees) and playground. Golden Age/Access Passports and America the Beautiful Senior/ Access passes are accepted. Campsite fees vary from $10-$18 per night. Dent Acres Group Camp and Dent Acres Sun Shelter are available by reservation by calling 208-476-1255 or 208-476-9029. There are other campgrounds with primitive facilities (no electric, running water to sites or fl ush toilets) available on a fi rst come-fi rst served basis: Dam View, Canyon Creek, Grandad, Little Meadow Creek ORMV (off road motor vehicle) and 72 mini-camps located along the shoreline from river mile 3.5 to 50 (mainly boat in only).

Recreation docks, both destination docks and safe harbor docks are are found at various locations throughout the reservoir. Destination Docks provide tie-up points for picnics, swimming and sunbathing. Safe Harbor Docks provide tie-up points for large vessels at extended distances from moorages. These docks may be used by the public for general recreation regardless of vessel size.

Fishing opportunities on and below Dworshak Reservoir include: Kokanee - Good ﬁ shing year round. Smallmouth Bass - Dworshak is home to Idaho’s state record smallmouth bass weighing 9.72 lbs. Rainbow trout - Fishing is good year round in all areas of the reservoir. Steelhead Trout and Chinook Salmon - Some years, large numbers of steelhead and Chinook are found in the waters below Dworshak Dam and along the mainstem of the Clearwater. 20--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 ABATE, helping people learn to share the road By Alannah Allbrett other cars. They know how to mentally Did you see that bike (motorcycle) be- gage the size and speed of another car. fore you pulled out? ABATE aims to help A bike, however, is relatively small by drivers to become alert and prepared for comparison, and the speed it is traveling the chance that a motorcycle might be is hard to judge. Awareness is a learned approaching. behavior, however, and one can enhance ABATE stands for American Bikers Aim- that skill, increasing safety. ing Toward Education. Mike Thacker, Co- ABATE is a civic-minded, non- profit or- ordinator of the Clearwater Chapter, says ganization with the main goal of educat- a large percentage of accidents that oc- ing people on how to share the highway cur between an automobile and a motor- with motorcycles. Chapter members, Mike Thacker is shown with his son Noah. Mike is the coordinator for the Clear- cycle, happen because auto drivers may such as Mike, visit drivers’ education water Chapter of American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE), a civic or- look right at or beyond an approaching classes. They come armed with videos ganization with the goal of increasing public safety through education. Mike and bike – without awareness ever register- and literature to teach young would-be other members of ABATE visit local schools’ Drivers Education classes to work ing that a bike is coming towards them. drivers how certain accidents may be with kids on safety awareness and are involved in other community functions Auto drivers, typically, are watching for (Cont pg 21) such as co-sponsoring the annual VFW Easter egg hunt. THE WOODLOT TAVERN & CAFE QRO High-Speed Internet The Woodlot Café and Tavern in Ahsahka, Idaho We are a local high-speed offers a full lunch • $39.99 with free Internet service provider, and dinner menu. Stop by and visit equipment and free install operating in scenic • $29.99 within Kooskia with owners city limits North Central Idaho. Karen and Roger Virgin (born and raised in Idaho)! Currently, we have established Home of the Lumberjack Burger! broadband towers to serve the following “So big, you need three hands to eat it!” Open 11 AM - 8 PM seven days a week towns along Highway 12 and the Gold Rush 56 Northfork Drive, Ahsahka, ID 83520 • 208-476-4320 Historical Byway Highway 11: Orofino, Pierce, Ahsahka, Peck, both sides of the Clearwater River from Riverside to Peck, parts of Sunnyside Bench, Kooskia and Kamiah and surrounding areas, Harris Ridge, Tahoe, Kidder Ridge, Battle Ridge, Big Cedar, Little Cedar, Parts of Sutler Creek, Clearwater, Woodland, Laradon Heights, Pleasant Valley Loop above Harpster, Harpster, Stites. We are constantly expanding our service areas!

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Alannah Andrea Carrie Elizabeth Judy Pam Charlie Allbrett Dell Zagelow Morgan O’Brien Jones Pottenger Reporter Ad Designer Receptionist Typesetter Classifi eds Ad Sales Reporter 161 Main St. • Orofino, Idaho • (208) 476-4571 • [email protected] www.clearwatertribune.com • www.facebook.com/clearwatertribune • clearwatertribuneorofino.blogspot.com April 12, 2012 - Orofino, ID - Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune--23 Orofino-Pierce Gun Club: fun and competition By Lary Swandic Club has wandered around a little, but volunteerism of its members. Organized Recently, the Club has expanded its ac- What is now the Orofino-Pierce Gun has operated continuously since 1949, shooting occurs each Sunday morning tivities to include evening shooting on Club was started by a small band of even without facilities. It is now located during the Camas Prairie Competition, Wednesday evenings from early April un- trapshooters in 1949. In the fall of 1953, about 1¾ miles up Deer Creek Road from starting at about 9 a.m. This runs from til just before Memorial Day. it was one of the charter members of its junction with the Harmony Heights early January through mid-March. The More information regarding the Club the Camas Prairie Trapshooting Associa- Loop. Club also hosts an official, registered can be obtained from Lary Swandic at tion, but that’s another story. The Gun The Club runs on four traps, and the shoot on the first Saturday of March. (208) 476-7561. Annual “Tail of the Snake” Clearwater County Land Title Co. 131 Michigan Ave., Oro� no • 208-476-5744 Motorcycle Ride is April 21 ESCROW SERVICE • TITLE INSURANCE • LONG-TERM COLLECTIONS By Derry Day port CMA’s Run for the Son. The Christian Motorcycle Association The rally leaves from the Wayback is hosting their fourth annual “Tail of Café at 2138 13th Ave. in Lewiston. the Snake” ride on Saturday, April 21. There is a No Host Breakfast at 10 This ride is hosted by the LC Gospel a.m. The first bike goes out at 12 noon Riders, Palouse 3N1 Ridaz, and CMA sharp. Fastlane. It is open to all responsible Five dollars gets you a door prize riders from novice to expert riding dual ticket, $15 gets you a t-shirt. sports, sport touring, scooters, bag- For more information call Denny gers, or cruisers. at (208) 827-4913 or e-mail djday@ You can ride the world famous Spi- orofino-id.com; or Phil at (509) 751- ral Highway or get “dirty” on the dual 6861 or [email protected]. sport challenge. Join us for our spring opener with This ride is free. There is no charge some great trail riding and awesome for the rally. It is donation only to sup- road riding. (Shelly Donner, Title Offi cer; Brittany Goetz, Escrow Offi cer; Mary Merritt, President)

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Vinyl case for convenient storage 24--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 The Old Opera House Theatre in Kooskia is 100 (the ornate plaster-formed arch which walls and clean up the second story to adorns the stage and is the centerpiece enable preparation for some of the pos- of the historic theatre). Then in 1949 the sible future options. When he ripped off Kooskia School burned and temporarily a large panel of plywood he was aston- moved into the upstairs area of the Old ished to see part of the ornate stage with Opera House where all classes were held the ancient electric light fixtures in per- and sports were played until the new fect shape hidden for decades from the school was completed in 1954! mortuary customers, the students and When school days ended the owners the toy store. converted the second floor to use as a toy By this time, Marcia and Mike’s son store and storage. Here, for years in the Brandon was off at the University of Ida- 1970’s, the toy store was host to many a ho, but because he had always loved the- child’s first encounter with Santa Claus! ater, Mike called to announce the discov- Sometime in this interim era George ery. Brandon hurried home and together Trenary passed control of the building he and Mike totally revealed that the Old to his great grandson and his wife, Mike Opera House remained much as it had and Marcia Graves, who had continued been in the early 1920’s. Mike, Marcia managing the property and running the and Brandon determined to renovate the hardware business and toy store. How- upstairs to once again provide the venue ever, by the early 90’s, they were begin- for all types of on-stage performances. ning to consider their future and thought Mike and Brandon provided the muscle of alternatives to gather value from the and Marcia provided the artistic and property. creative energy to recreate the period This panorama of the Old Opera House Theatre shows its ornate stage and mag- With the option of selling the property heirloom atmosphere that is today’s Old nificent sarsaparilla bar. seeming to be one really good possibil- Opera House Theatre! By Charlie Pottenger combination furniture/hardware store ity and another being to convert the up- After renovating the stage, recreating Beginning as a pool hall in 1912, this on the first floor. The theatre area upstairs to either rental offices or apart- the magnificent sarsaparilla bar, upon year marks the centennial for Kooskia’s stairs continued to be a venue for plays, ments, they considered sale or a major which are served desserts during the- Old Opera House Theatre. Sometime, not musical events and opera-like entertain- remodel. Then in 1994 there was a major atre intermissions, and refinishing the long after its origin the pool hall owner ment functions until the mid 1920’s. discovery! walls with period murals and décor the fled town and the property fell into the In the late 1920’s George Trenary con- Mysteriously, George Trenary had Old Opera House once again became a hands of a Kooskia Development Group verted the Old Opera House area into the never discussed the hidden magnificent focal point for entertainment in Kooskia. that raised money and added the second site for his undertaking business which stage front or persenium which he had In the first years of the reopened Old Op- story which was designed to be an opera he operated continuously until the late walled over in the 20’s with his family, so era House Theatre, Brandon performed house theatre known in early days as the 1940’s when he constructed a nearby neither Mike or Marcia Graves nor their in some melodramas on the stage. In one Mount Stuart Playhouse or the Kooskia modern mortuary which still operates son Brandon knew of the treasure hidden where he was playing the “bad guy” he Opera House. In 1916 George Trenary in Kooskia. This involved a remodeling within the walls. In 1994, Mike decided noticed a lovely young woman in a front purchased the building and opened a which hid the stage and the persenium to begin demolition of some temporary (Cont pg 26) Glenwood Pharmacy We offer prescriptions, prescription counseling, color copy and fax services, a variety of greeting and postcards, Burt’s Bees products, Beanpod soy candles, health and beauty aids and a variety of gifts. We � ll prescriptions fast • #1 in customer satisfaction Your locally owned 1105 Michigan Ave., Orofi no, ID 83544 • 208-476-5727 Glenwood Pharmacy FAX: 208-476-4045 • glenpharm@orofi no-id.com M-F 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Locally owned Health Mart pharmacies honor most prescription plans, including Medicare. 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2012 Schedule of Events OTHER EVENTS April 14 - Northwestern Idol Preliminaries Horseman’s Ball April 15 - Facing the Giants - Movie Christmas Story April 21 - Northwestern Idol Semi-Finals More Scrapbook April 27 - Adult Prom May 5 - Northwestern Idol Finals Retreats May 12 - Scrapaholic Mother’s Day Getaway Battle of the Choirs May 19 - Best of Broadway Showtunes June 9 - Bearjam: Mike Bader Need a place to July 20 - Melodrama: The Great Ice Cream Scheme July 21 - Melodrama: The Great Ice Cream Scheme hold an event? July 27 - Melodrama: The Great Ice Cream Scheme Book the July 28 - Melodrama (Kooskia Days): The Great Ice Cream Scheme Opera House! July 28 - Old Time Music (Kooskia Days) www.oldoperahousetheatre.com • [email protected] 26--Supplement to the Clearwater Tribune - Orofino, ID - April 12, 2012 (Cont from pg 24) the 2012 season. If you are here for one row seat and decided to meet her. of the dates shown in the schedule, treat In the last scene the “bad guy” was yourself to a taste of history, some great Orofino Municipal Airport punched and was to collapse. Brandon desserts and fantastic entertainment. “collapsed” off the stage into the young For the future, Brandon and Shoni will woman’s lap, which both apparently en- continue to schedule great entertainers joyed. and dream of perhaps someday soon at- For the rest of the summer season tracting talents such as Ted Nugent or Brandon and the young lady both per- Dolly Parton! This author certainly could formed together on the stage. That was share in that dream! how and where Brandon was introduced to Shoni, who became his wife on the Old Opera House stage a couple years later. Today ownership of the Old Opera House Theatre has officially gone from Mike and Marcia to Brandon, Shoni and their sons Brayden and Ethan. The new owners have created a company reflecting the theatre’s history within the family from George Trenary Howard DGA Classic airplane at the 2009 Fly-in at Orofino Municipal Airport. to Mike and Marcia Graves to Brandon and Shoni Graves and eventually to their By Charlie Pottenger Certainly a major feature considered by sons, Braden and Ethan Graves and their One of the almost hidden treasures prospective future employers when they future families. to be found in Clearwater County, nes- consider Orofino and Clearwater County Given the task of finding a company tled between U.S. Highway 12 and the as a site for business expansion. name capturing the never ending char- magnificent Clearwater River is the Oro- The airport has been located at its acter of a family, the boys came up with fino Municipal Airport. This fine facility present site since sometime in the 1930’s the name Ripple Industries, LLC! Truly serves as an entry point bringing visitors when the area was donated to provide appropriate, sort of ever on-going! and business to the surrounding area and an air connection for Orofino. The run- For now the Old Opera House Theatre Shoni and Brandon Graves, new owners providing medical security links to ma- way was constructed and a series of has a vigorous schedule of features for of Kooskia’s Old Opera House Theatre. jor centers throughout the Northwest. (Cont pg 27)

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