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VOL. 28, NO. 29 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013 Inside this week

OWYHEE CATTLEMEN

135 TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AT SILVER C S ITY ATURDAY, JULY 27, 2013 Section B July 24, 2013

The Owyhee Reservoir water level is low enough to expose a good portion of the glory hole near the dam. Photo by Lori Bahem Water managers hope State Farm Bureau chief making trip to to hold on ’til September Silver City Saturday High heat, low water may shorten to get producers very far past September. Cattlemen gather Priestley delivery season for some growers “Our goal, in all frankness, is expected is to try to get to the first for 135th summer to delve into A hot, dry summer has added percent cut in water allotment of September,” Owyhee several key to the uncertainty for irrigators at the beginning of the growing Irrigation District manager Jay meeting topics, in- who rely on South Board of season. Chamberlin said. cluding estate Control water. But even with decreasing The joint board of the Owyhee The future of the ranching tax, general The Owyhee Project, of which allotments from four feet per Project, which includes the industry and of family ranches in federal tax Gem and Ridgeview Irrigation acre to three feet per acre, Owyhee County will be among code changes districts are part, instituted a 25 there may not be enough water –– See Water, page 8A the topics tackled Saturday at the and the Farm Owyhee Cattlemen’s Associa- Bill. Frank Priestley tion’s summer meeting. Ranchers The 135th annual meeting be- are especially keen to hear about West Nile found in Givens mosquitoes gins at 9 a.m. with registration. estate taxes because any change in “It is most likely only a matter of time until we The business meeting will start the policy could affect a family’s SWDH issues precautions start seeing human cases in this area,” SWDH 30 minutes later inside the historic ranch succession plans. Health officials are asking Owyhee County director of environmental health services David Silver City Schoolhouse. During the afternoon session residents to take precautions after mosquito pools Loper said. “Anyone bitten by an infected mosquito Franklin dairy farmer Frank of Saturday’s meeting, the cattle- in the Givens area tested positive for West Nile is at risk for the West Nile Virus (WNV), so now Priestley, who is in the midst of men will elect a couple new Virus. is the time to take precautions to protect yourself his eighth term as Idaho Farm board members and Oreana angus No human cases have been reported yet, Southwest Bureau Federation president, will District Health said in a press release. –– See Mosquitoes, page 8A serve as the guest speaker. –– See Saturday, page 8A

Subscribe today OCA edition 1-32B Sports 10-11A Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered Weather 4A Looking Back 13A IInsidenside directly to you each Wednesday Calendar 6A Commentary 14-15A Only $31.80 in Owyhee County Idaho 78 Call 337-4681 Then and Now 6A Legals 16-17A CDR photos Obituary 7A Classifi eds 18-19A Page 12A Page 2A Wednesday, July 24, 2013 County landfi ll will close Monday Monday is the final day of (at the Amalgamated Sugar Co. operation for Owyhee County’s beet dump), Bruneau, and Indian landfi ll. Cove. The Board of County Commis- The BOCC also has contracted sioners made the announcement with Snake River Rubbish out of regarding the Bruneau-Grand Glenns Ferry to haul trash from View Landfi ll after their weekly the drop box locations to an out- meeting Monday. of-county landfi ll. Republic Waste Kent Kohring, who owns the Services will end its solid waste 40-acre parcel on which the contract with the county Monday landfi ll is located, has decided to when crews make their last haul end his lease agreement with the to the landfi ll. county when the 10-year term The closure of the landfi ll gives ends. the county ample time to complete County citizens who currently closure procedures required by use the landfi ll will be able to the Idaho Department of Envi- dispose of household waste at ronmental Quality and Southwest fi ve rural drop box sites located District Health before the lease Murphy, Oreana, Grand View expires. Nampa man sentenced for DUI A Nampa man served four credit for four days served in days in jail and was placed on county jail. Grober suspended the probation for driving under the balance of a six-month jail term infl uence. and suspended Saucedo-Lechuga’s Magistrate Judge Dan C. Grob- driving privileges for 180 days. er sentenced Ricardo Saucedo- County prosecutor Douglas D. Lechuga on July 15 in an Owyhee Emery dropped a misdemeanor County courtroom in Murphy. charging Saucedo-Lechuga with Saucedo-Lechuga, who was failure to purchase a driver’s The view across Karen Steenhof’s yard was a smoky one last week as the Sunk Fire burned outside of born in 1971, was arrested June license or driving with an invalid Murphy. Submitted photo 8 by Owyhee County Sheriff’s document. Deputy Terry McGrew. No fi nes or fees were listed on The man’s sentence included the disposition. Crews quell two fi res sparked Fire banned at some by lightning near Murphy within a mile of her property. friends. Largest fi re “Fortunately the wind shifted Steenhof moved her horses in C.J. Strike camp sites started in Moore’s and went to the west and she was preparation for the evacuation. Depending on what campground of the Hells Canyon area. allowed back in once they got the She said her 90-year-old mother they pick, recreationalists may not At C.J. Strike, fires are Creek Canyon dozer line around her side (of the was visiting from Maine at the be able to build a fi re at C.J. Strike prohibited in the North Park RV fi re),” Bowman said. time of the fi re. Reservoir. site and Cottonwood Park. Idaho Although authorities were Another area resident Karen The Brunn Fire, which sparked Citing dangerous conditions Powers has banned campfi res at ready for drastic measures, no Steenhof saw the fi re start. about fi ve miles west of the Sunk created by persistent hot, dry the Jacks Creek Recreation Area. evacuations were necessary last “We started hearing thunder Fire, burned only 48 acres and weather, Idaho Power announced At this time, fi res can be built week when wildfi res sparked near a little before 3 p.m. (July 16) was doused by Bureau of Land fire restrictions at some of its at the North Park tent area and Murphy. then saw smoke on Federal Butte Management crews quickly. recreation sites, including part of inside Scout and Locust parks, Afternoon lightning strikes about three or four miles away,” According to Mallory Eils the reservoir near Bruneau and all but offi cials urge extreme caution ignited two fires southwest of Steenhof wrote in an email. from the BLM Boise District, an when building fi res because of Murphy on July 16. Fire trucks were stationed at the agency helicopter and crew were The largest of the fi res — the corner of Steenhof’s property for able to knock down the advancing For FAST results... heightened fi re danger. The utility Sunk Fire — burned 2,129 acres protection purposes, but the fi re fl ames of the Brunn Fire quickly. try the also urges people to drive vehicles on approved roads only. before it was contained Thursday moved away from her place when The fi re was contained at 9 a.m. Classifieds! More restrictions could be night. the wind shifted. Additionally, fi re last Wednesday and controlled issued if conditions warrant. The fi re started in Moore’s Creek crews had established a dozer line several hours later. Canyon, and nearby residents on the northern perimeter of the The Sunk Fire burned six miles were on standby to evacuate. fi re to stop its advance toward southwest of Murphy and was VISIT OUR NEW Owyhee County Sheriff’s Chief private property. peskier than the Brunn Fire as Deputy Lynn Bowman said area “We got to see a spectacular air BLM firefighters and Murphy- ELECTRICAL resident Shirley Kroeger had show with two tankers dropping Reynolds-Wilson District SECTION FOR to leave her home for about six retardant on the fi re line on Federal volunteers found out. At one ALL YOUR HOME hours when it appeared the fi re got Butte,” she wrote in an email to point, 100 people, seven engines, three planes and two helicopters ELECTRICAL Bottled Water were out fi ghting the fl ames. Early NEEDS! in the battle, mutual aid was called It Just Tastes Better! in from Grand View and Melba in 4-H & FFA Discount 5 gallon bottles delivered to your door the form of brush trucks, Bowman FIRST 2 BOTTLES FREE said. on all Show Feeds! No deposit, No contract, No delivery or fuel fees Crews had a hard time gaining access to the fi re because of the lack of roads to the area. 025%44 Open 7:30 am - 6 pm Monday - Friday Suppression costs topped Lumber & Supply 8 am - 5 pm Saturday $100,000. 337-5588 208 377-2163 — JPB Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 3A

Neighbors pitch in

Madelynn Allen Miranda Wilkins

The Homedale Fire Department arrives as neighbors stand by in case of fl ames during Saturday’s incident. Photo by Jennifer Stutheit Seized bearing turns farm machinery smoky The Homedale Fire Depart- Assistant fi re chief Tom Pe- in or around the combine. ment responded at around 5:15 gram said all it took was a “bit The incident took place near p.m. Saturday to a possible fi re of water” to handle the situation. West Market Road and Home- Bailey Wolford Samantha Woods and found a combine smoking Offi cials suspect a bearing in stead Road. The combine be- on the side of the road. Com- the combine seized up and was longs to Steve and John Lejardi, munity members were on site in responsible for the smoke and and suffered minimal damage, case the combine caught fi re. heat, but there were no fl ames Pegram said. — RAD Fair and Rodeo queen hopefuls announced Driver cited after two-car wreck It’s time again for the Owyhee The fair and rodeo queen A Homedale resident was cited for inattentive Bowman said 47-year-old Melissa McDaniel of County Fair and Rodeo queen to contest will take place during driving after a two-vehicle accident sent one woman Homedale received a misdemeanor citation after hand her crown to her successor. fair week, Aug. 5 – 10. to the hospital. the collision involving her 1989 Ford Ranger and Bonnie Crisci, the 18-year- Competition involves modeling, Marsing Ambulance transported a 43-year-old a 2007 Chevrolet pickup driven by Marta Stoddard old reining queen, is preparing speeches, demonstration of Jordan Valley woman to the hospital for back pain in of Jordan Valley. to attend Treasure Valley horsemanship, and an interview the aftermath of the wreck at U.S. Highway 95 and Five children in Stoddard’s pickup, ranging in age Community College this fall with judges. They will be marked Cemetery Road outside Marsing last Wednesday. from 5 to 12 years old, were wearing seatbelts and in pursuit of a degree in pre- on personality, appearance, Owyhee County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Lynn emerged unhurt, Bowman said. veterinary sciences. knowledge and horsemanship. There are four contestants for The rodeo will take place at the the crown this year: Samantha Owyhee County Fairgrounds in Special birthday party in Marsing Woods, 16, of Homedale; Bailey Homedale from Aug. 7 to 10. Wolford, 19, of Nampa; Madelynn The 2013-14 rodeo queen will be Bikers ride Allen, 16, of Nampa; and Miranda crowned during the performance for Gage Wilkins, 17, of Nampa. on Friday, Aug. 9. Gage Driskell, of Parma, celebrated his 11th birthday at Marsing the Vision Community Church in Marsing on Saturday. It was a birthday party and a Gun4BUVSEBZ "VHVTUtBNQN Show fundraiser to send him and his family to Denver Children’s 4VOEBZ "VHVTUtBNQN Hospital so he can begin an "NFSJDBO-FHJPO)BMM experimental new treatment /#SVOFBV)XZ .BSTJOH *EBIP for his medulloblastoma (a GUNS • AMMUNITION • BARRELS • SCOPES • COLLECTIBLES • form of brain cancer). BRASS • COINS • WATCHES • KNIVES • CONCESSIONS More than 100 bikers from a handful of local chapters Admission: Adults $5 • Seniors (Over 62) $4 • 2-Day ticket: $7 gathered to support Driskell Under 16 - Free if accompanied by adult and his family, giving him a Price includes one raffle ticket commemorative biker’s vest Winner must be 18 or older No Loaded Weapons Allowed on Premises • Security Provided During the Show they all signed. Photo by Don Sponsored by: American Legion Post #0128 Collingwood For more information, contact Kathy (208) 350-3915

Marsing High School SPORTS All Class Reunion PHYSICALS Sunday, August 4 • 1:00 pm www.RehabAuthority.com Marsing City Park

Potluck - Bring something for the picnic Bring Drinks, Chairs & Table Service $8460 given back Sports Physicals to area schools All Marsing since 2007 Classes Invited! DATE LOCATION COST * "VHVTU, 201 RehabAuthority $20.00 4:00 - 7:00pm Homedale Clinic *All proceeds go For more information, contact back to the school. Jack Muldoon If you have questions please contact Maleta Henry or Brett Homstad at (208) 337-3254. [email protected] | [email protected] 896-4220 %)DAHO!VE(OMEDALE )$s   Page 4A Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Water supply and weather report TodayTod Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue 99º 62º The Bureau of Reclamation website showed that the Owyhee Res- SuSunny ervoir was 22 percent full and that water was fl owing in the Owyhee 102º 61º 101º 62º 98º 60º 94º 59º 94º 55º 86º 52º River above the reservoir at Rome, Ore., at a rate of 167 cubic feet July 16 - July 22 per second. Water is fl owing out at Nyssa, Ore. at a rate of 56 cu- 99º 60º 99º 69º 97º 59º 98º 57º 102º 57º 101º 60º 100º 57º bic feet per second. The reservoir held 155,975 acre-feet of water on .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Monday. Homedale School District cited Homedale poised to for support of military reservist set volunteer policy The Homedale City Council and approved. Efforts to fi ll in for a teacher Field in Boise. school teaching assignment in is poised to create guidelines for The council could approve deployed to the Middle East When Homedale High School the fall. volunteers during its meeting the handbook during its 6 p.m. earned the Homedale School math and science teacher Mark The ESGR program encour- Thursday. meeting inside the magistrate District an award from a military Thatcher deployed to Kuwait ages businesses to hire National Council members will review courtroom adjacent to City Hall, organization. with his Navy reservist unit, the Guardsmen and Reservists and a proposed handbook and policy 31 W. Ave. The district received an Em- school district found other teach- uses the Freedom Award to pro- to govern how volunteers for such The usual departmental reports ployer Support of Guard and ers to cover his classes during the mote among U.S. employers a positions as Homedale Public also are on the otherwise light Reserve Freedom Award during 2012-13 school year. culture of support for military Library assistants are screened agenda. a Thursday banquet at Gowen Thatcher will return to his high service by their employees. Marsing school registration slated Marsing High all-class picnic Registration for the 2013-2014 academic year 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. reunion scheduled next month will be held in the Marsing School Cafeteria in the Debit and/or credit cards will not be accepted for The Marsing High School West off Main Street. Marsing School District complex on 8th Avenue payment fees. 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Marsing Legion to host gun show next month Keep The Marsing Gun Show will take place watches, knives and more. Concessions raffl e ticket for a prize that has yet to be Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 4 will also be available. announced. The prize winner must be at informed. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Phipps-Watson The admission for each day is $5 for least 18 years old. Marsing American Legion Community adults, $4 for seniors older than 62, Security will be provided throughout Subscribe to The Center in Marsing, located on 126 W. 2nd and children younger than 16 are free if the show. St. N. accompanied by an adult. Two-day tickets No loaded weapons are allowed on Owyhee Avalanche There will be 65 tables for guns, are $7. the premises. For more information, call 337-4681 ammunition, barrels, scopes, collections, Each admission comes with one 350-3915. THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Sagebrush and Axle Grease Calendar Shoeing Equipment Today Tuesday One of the most hated jobs at the shop was horseshoeing. Laughter Yoga Senior center exercise class It was extremely hard work, and the better you were at it, 1:30 p.m., $3, open to everyone, Homedale Senior 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, the better your reputation. That meant you got the mean Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 horses. Even the most gentle horses would often lean on 337-3020 you, making the job as diffi cult as they could. Wednesday The blacksmith shops, as I fi rst recall them, had a Thursday Laughter Yoga forge, usually getting its air supply from a set of huge Senior center exercise class 1:30 p.m., $3, open to everyone, Homedale Senior hand bellows. There was always a post drill. Before the 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) days of grinders, the blacksmith just did a better job with 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 337-3020 his hammer. Homedale City Council meeting Owyhee County P&Z public hearing Hammers were of varying sizes, the regular 6 p.m., Homedale City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., 10 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse Annex, blacksmithing sledge with the fl attened peen atop, for Homedale. (208) 337-4641 17069 Basey St., Murphy. (208) 495-2095, ext. 2 drawing hot metal. Most blacksmiths made their own Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meeting tongs, designing them for the problems they worked at 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Thursday, Aug. 1 most. St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meeting I never knew a blacksmith getting rich at his job. 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th They worked long hours and long years, making a good Friday St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 living. I can remember a saying from my youth … “One Percifi eld Memorial Coed Softball Tournament Lizard Butte Library board meeting forgot to work his iron hot, the other did 5 p.m., Marsing High School 4 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave. W., not charge enough for his work.” Family Fun Fridays Marsing. (208) 896-4690 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 Senior center exercise class — Local historian, author and rancher W. Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, Mike Hanley lives in Jordan Valley. afternoons Monday through Saturday 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Excerpts in this column come from his Free movie night Homedale Rod & Gun Club meeting various books, which are on sale at The 7 p.m., “Hidden Places,” Marsing First Church of 7:30 p.m., Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant, 18 N. Owyhee Avalanche offi ce in Homedale. the Nazarene, 12 S. 2nd Ave. W., Marsing. (208) 1st W., Homedale. (208) 921-6578 or (208) 283- Visit www.owyheeavalanche.com for a 649-5256 0431 or homedalegunclub.com list of available titles, including Hanley’s Owyhee County Fair board meeting Owyhee Graffi ti, Sagebrush & Axle Saturday 8 p.m., Owyhee County Fairgrounds, 420 W. Grease (with Omer Stanford), Percifi eld Memorial Coed Softball Tournament Nevada Ave., Homedale Tales of the I.O.N. Country 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Marsing High School and Journal of Michael F. Homedale Running Club Saturday, Aug. 3 Hanley IV. 8 a.m., free and open to the public, Homedale Homedale Running Club High School athletic track, Deward Bell Stadium, 8 a.m., free and open to the public, Homedale Riverside Drive, Homedale. High School athletic track, Deward Bell Stadium, Owyhee Cattlemen’s Assoc. summer meeting Riverside Drive, Homedale. 9 a.m., registration, Silver City schoolhouse, Homedale Farmers Market Silver City 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bette Uda City Park, East Idaho DEQ Seeks Comment on Proposed Homedale Farmers Market Avenue. (208) 840-0440 or [email protected] Plans to Control Sediment in Mid 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bette Uda City Park, East Idaho Sunday, Aug. 4 Snake River/Succor Creek Subbasin Avenue. (208) 840-0440 or [email protected] Marsing High School All Class Reunion Adrian All-Alumni Reunion 1 p.m., potluck picnic, Marsing City Park, 1st The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is 11 a.m., registration, 12:30 p.m., potluck lunch, Avenue West, Marsing. (208) 896-4220 seeking public comment on proposed plans to control sediment Adrian School Park. (541) 339-3531, (541) 372- Monday, Aug. 5 in the Mid Snake River/Succor Creek subbasin in southwest 3253 or (208) 739-1885 Board of County Commissioners meeting Idaho. Owyhee Cattlemen’s Assoc. summer social 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State 5 p.m., Silver City Excess sediment in surface waters can alter flow patterns and Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association dinner negatively impact aquatic habitat and cold water aquatic life. Tuesday, Aug. 6 6 p.m., $16 adults, $10 younger than 12, Silver Recent analyses of water quality data demonstrated that Senior center exercise class City sediment is above recommended levels in certain segments of 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, the following five water bodies in the subbasin: Birch Creek, Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association dance 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Hardtrigger Creek, McBride Creek, Pickett Creek, and Vinson 9 p.m., $7 per person, $12 per couple, Silver City Ridgeview Irrigation District board meeting Wash. 7 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. 1st Sunday St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 The Mid Snake River/Succor Creek Tributaries Sediment Total Percifi eld Memorial Coed Softball Tournament Maximum Daily Load proposes to establish Total Maximum Gem Irrigation District board meeting 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Marsing High School Daily Loads (TMDLs) prescribing an upper limit on sediment 7:15 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association breakfast in the water bodies to bring them into compliance with state 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., $8 adults, $5 children 10 water quality standards and restore them to conditions South Board of Control board meeting supporting the cold water aquatic life beneficial use. and younger (must be accompanied by adult), 7:30 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. Idaho Hotel, Silver City 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 The document is available for review at DEQ’s Boise Regional Sports physicals Office, 1445 N. Orchard, and on DEQ’s website at www.deq. Monday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., $20 (proceeds to schools) idaho.gov/public-comment-opportunities. Submit written No events scheduled RehabAuthority, 134 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale. comments by 5 p.m. MDT, Friday, August 23, 2013, on DEQ’s (208) 337-3254 website or by mail, fax or email to: Troy Smith You can fi nd a comprehensive listing of local events online at www.theowyheeavalanche.com. DEQ Boise Regional Office Click on the “Calendar of Events” link on the left-hand side of the page. 1445 N. Orchard Submit information on upcoming fundraisers, meetings, reunions or community events to The Boise, ID 83706 Owyhee Avalanche by noon Fridays for inclusion in the calendar. Drop off press releases at the Fax: (208) 373-0287 Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale, mail them to P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628, Email: [email protected] fax them to (208) 337-4867 or e-mail them to [email protected] (an e-mail link also is available on our Web site). For more information on submissions, call (208) 337-4681. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 7A Marsing church to show free fi lm Obituary The Marsing Church of the debuted on the Hallmark channel Pastor Bill O’Connor of the Nazarene will show another free in 2006, is a tale of the powers of Nazarene church said the church movie at 7 p.m. this Friday to endurance and love as the widow, is showing the movie for free Delbert (Del) L. Motz, Sr. anyone who wants to watch it. the hobo, her children and the to provide the community with The movie will be “Hidden Plac- stubborn but lovable Aunt Batty “some decent, moral, family fi lms Delbert (Del) L. Motz, Sr., age es,” a story about a young widow face increasingly heavy odds that are truly worth watching.” 78, passed away July 15, 2013 and her two young children as they attempting to bring in a harvest “It is our hope that members at his home with his loving wife struggle to maintain their faith dur- and save the family farm. As they of our community will fi nd these Carol of 40 years, at his side. He ing the Great Depression. They fi nd face foreclosure, they are aided movies a helpful source of enter- was surrounded by family in his hope for survival in a down-and-out in their efforts by a tough, but tainment in an area where many are last days. Del fought a courageous wandering hobo, who also happens tender-hearted sheriff and caring looking for something worthwhile battle with a rare form of cancer to be a World War I veteran. members of their community. to do on a Friday night,” he said. for over a year & a half. The movie is based on a Christy The movie stars Sydney Penny, The Church of the Nazarene is Del was born May 20, 1935 Award-winning book written by Jason Gedrick, Shirley Jones, located at 12 S. 2nd Ave. W. in in Kulm, North Dakota to Albert Lynn Austin. The film, which Barry Corbin and Tom Bosley. Marsing. & Viola Motz. Del served in the Air Force from 1952-1956. After his military service, Del attended junior college & then began a Camping out in the library 35-year career in the upholstery business. After retirement, he Breshears (Randy), & numerous spent most of his time attending grandkids, & great grandkids. public auctions buying & selling Del was preceded in death by used merchandise for his & Carol’s his parents. The family thanks three retail stores in Homedale. Treasure Valley Hospice & a Del is survived by his wife special thank you to Gayla, Carol, his sister Merla Childs Ashley, Kim, Amy, Martin, and (Fred), his son Delbert L. Motz, Joann (Chaplin) for his wonderful Jr. (Lolli), his daughters Elaine care. At Del’s request, no services Claiborne, Chris Byers (Les), will be held after cremation. The Karen Grabow (Faron), Denise family will celebrate Del’s life at Reaves (Richard), son John Essex a later date. The family requests (Erma), & daughter Jennifer Motz- no fl owers. Death notices ADA M. HAMILTON, 74, of Caldwell and formerly of Adrian, Ore., died Thursday, July 18, 2013 at a Boise hospital. A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Family Fun Fridays continue in Homedale Caldwell. Private internment will take place at a later date at Roswell From under a tent, Homedale Public Library children’s librarian Laryssa Takashige reads a book Cemetery. about Amelia Bedelia going camping to a group of kids for the Family Fun Fridays at the library last week. As part of their Crazy Camping theme, the children colored pictures of tents and ate special WADE L. KLINE, 63, of Marsing, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at s’mores trail mix. The next Family Fun Fridays will be at 10:15 a.m. this week, and the theme will home of natural causes. A graveside service was held Thursday, July be Magic & Mayhem. 18, 2013 at Marsing-Homedale Cemetery. Services are under the care of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale. 337-3252 DEQ seeks sediment program Summer menu Marsing school cafeteria for Succor Creek subbasin Breakfast The state is preparing to take Creek and Vinson Wash. idaho.gov July 24: Breakfast wrap, fruit, juice steps to improve water quality in The establishment of sediment • By postal mail to the Boise July 25: Scrambled eggs, WW toast, muffi n or bagel, fruit, juice some bodies of water in Owyhee total maximum daily loads Regional Offi ce July 29: Cereal/cereal bar, WW toast, fruit, juice County. (TMDLs) is proposed to bring the According to the DEQ website, July 30: Mini French toast, yogurt, fruit, juice The Idaho Department of tributaries into compliance with the subbasin covers more than July 31: Sunrise fl at bread sandwich, fruit, juice Environmental Quality is seeking state water quality standards. 2,000 square miles and some Aug. 1: Scrambled eggs, toast or bagel, fruit, juice comment on its plans to control One goal is to improve habitat segments already have TMDLs Aug. 5: Cereal/cereal bar, WW toast, fruit, juice sediment in a handful of creeks conditions for cold-water aquatic established to combat pollutants Aug. 6: French toast, cheese stick, fruit, juice in the Mid Snake/Succor Creek life. such as bacteria, dissolved Lunch Subbasin. The proposed sediment control oxygen, fl ow alteration, nutrients, July 24: Chicken nuggets, bread stick, carrots, pineapple Comments will be taken until 5 plan can be reviewed online pH, sediment and temperature. July 25: Taco, refried beans, orange slices p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. at www.deq.idaho.go/public- The federal Environmental July 29: Hot dog, baked beans, mandarin oranges According to a DEQ notice comment-opportunities or at the Protection Agency approved July 30: Spaghetti w/bread stick, broccoli, cinnamon applesauce appearing on Page 6 of this DEQ Boise Regional Offi ce, 1445 state-established TMDLs in 2007 July 31: Chicken fried steak, mashed taters-n-gravy, cheese stick, week’s edition of The Owyhee N. Orchard in Boise. to address temperature concerns mixed fruit Avalanche, water quality data Written comments can be for two segments of Succor Creek Aug 1: PB&J w/chips, cheese sticks, carrot sticks, pineapple recently collected show sediment submitted in different ways: and eight segments of Castle Aug. 5: Cheeseburger, potato wedges, pears above recommended levels in • On the DEQ website Creek. Aug. 6: Ham & cheese sandwich, soup, mixed fruit parts of Birch Creek, Hardtrigger • By fax to (208) 373-0287 The EPA approved an original Creek, McBride Creek, Pickett • By email to troy.smith@deq. TMDL plan in 2004. Homedale Farmers’ Market

Join us from 9 am - 1 pm At Bette Uda Park Since 1952, Flahiff Funeral Chapels have been dedicated to providing the families of Every Saturday from Canyon and Owyhee Counties with a caring and professional environment to celebrate the life of a loved one. Brought to you by: June 15 – October 26 We offer services that are tailored to meet the individual needs of each family. Homedale Band Boosters and the Homedale High School FFA Traditional & Alternative Services Canyon and Owyhee Counties’ locally owned Crematory Aaron Tines Vendor inquiry: Denise Dixon 208-840-0440 or [email protected] Pre-Arrangements by Licensed Funeral Directors Mortician’s Assistant Serving Families since 2000. You may pick up vendor applications at: The Owyhee Scoop Page 8A Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Owyhee at 150 Silver City was on the cutting edge during Idaho’s development Of all the historic towns of Owyhee and a regularly published newspaper. taken from the land. It was from these and hopefully will remain there for many County, Silver City stands tall as the most The town also was able to use telephones metals that Silver City made a name for years ahead. famous and oldest still around. by around 1880, was electrifi ed in 1890 as itself. One chunk, a 500-pound ruby-silver In 1972, the town site and its environs The town itself was formed in 1864, but Swan Falls Dam was specifi cally built to crystal, was shown at the World’s Fair and were listed on the National Register of the mines had been operating for a few supply the mills with power. Of course the instantly made Silver City famous. Historic Places as a historic district, the years before. Many of the buildings had mines were the whole reason for Silver The town has had many ups and downs Silver City Historic District, with a total been originally built in Ruby City, but after City’s rise. At one time hundreds of mines over the years. It has survived recessions, area of 10,240 acres. Silver City was plotted they were moved to dotted the mountains and their tunnels bank collapses, and even has risen from — Joe Demshar is director of the Owyhee Silver City, which was better for settlement stretched far and wide, one reaching a the dead after almost being abandoned and County Historical Museum in Murphy. and easier with snow. length upwards of 70 miles. Between taken over by the federal government. More information on Silver City and The town quickly grew, and at its peak it 1863 and 1865, more than 250 mines were The town is still hanging on and has other historical topics are available at the had 75 businesses, 300 homes, a population in operation, and hundreds more were become a bit of a tourist attraction, although museum, which is located at 17085 Basey of around 2,500, 12 ore processing mills, developed thereafter. most residents would rather just have it stay St., in Murphy. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 4 and was the county seat from 1874 to 1934. Over 70 years of mining, more than 12 a quiet little vacation area, and the houses p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Many of Silver City also had the honor of being the ore-processing mills gleaned rich rewards are mostly owned by descendants of the the facts used in this article came from the fi rst town in the territory to receive many in both silver and gold, and around $60 original settlers. About 75 structures of website http://www.historicsilvercityidaho. technological wonders such as the telegraph million worth of precious metals were historic value still are located in the town com. From page 1A √ Water: Irrigators using Snake River water may be in better shape South Board of Control directors allotment by changing their crops up two months early this year, October. number is higher because of the and the Owyhee Irrigation District at the last minute while planting. Chamberlin said. That extra “I feel we’re going to be in good heat this season. board, met Tuesday after deadline Others, however, gambled and use of electricity is one reason shape on the river,” Kiester said. But for all the hot weather and to assess the situation. stuck with water-dependent corn. the Bureau of Reclamation has Late last week, Kiester reports, dwindling supply, Chamberlin said Chamberlin warns that by Farmers have altered their warned growers that their water the river was running at 5,250 the water quality is exceptional. September there may not be watering philosophy, too. bills will be increasing. cubic feet per second. By contrast, “In all my years, and I have enough water remaining in Chamberlin said many are rotating Who has water left at the tail water was entering the Owyhee asked many others that have more Owyhee Reservoir to push watering every 12 hours instead of end of the season may depend on Reservoir at 56 cfs at Rome, Ore., years here than me, we’ve never irrigation to the outskirts of the 24 hours. where and how they operate. and exiting into the irrigation seen the reservoir this clear or the system. But even that conservation has Chamberlin said drip and system at 167 cfs. rivers or the canals this clear,” “Our system is 65 miles long, its drawbacks. sprinkler irrigators may still Old Gem farmers weren’t he said. and you’re fi ghting (water supply) “It has helped, but hurt in a have access to reservoir water saddled with the 25 percent Regardless of whether ditches at the head, which means the tail system like ours that runs on when farmers using other means reduction and have been watering dry up in September or some how end dries up fi rst,” Chamberlin recapture. We capture run-off from run out. with a seasonal allotment of four make it into October, there is still said. fields and return (the water) to The same goes for farmers in acre feet in mind throughout the 2014 to worry about. Agricultural producers typically another grower,” Chamberlin said. the project who rely on water out year. “There’s great concern about can expect water deliveries until “We’ve seen very little return. of the Snake River, the part of the Chamberlin said the high next year,” Chamberlin said. mid-October during a normal “There’s kind of a perfect storm system known as “Old Gem.” temperatures could compound “This could be real serious if we water year not affected by below- coming here: Less precipitation, South Board manager Ron the reservoir supply. don’t have a real good snowpack average snowpack run-off or less reservoir storage and the Kiester said that those Gem During a normal year, water year. drought-like conditions through system is being pushed to its Irrigation District producers who managers report a water loss “Even a normal year is going to the spring and summer. limits.” are fed by the 100-year-old Gem of between 30 and 40 percent be questionable if (the snowpack) Chamberlin said that farmers The Snake River pumps on Pumping Plant on the Snake River because of operational spills and doesn’t come off right.” tried to adjust for the reduced the north end of the system fi red in Marsing will have water into evaporation. Chamberlin said that — JPB √ Saturday: Ranchers will hear update on rangeland fi re protection group rancher Bill White will hand over presentation by Owyhee Range- It’s a good bet that Fincher also at 6 p.m. Cost is $7 per person and $12 per the president’s gavel to incoming land Fire Protection Association will fi eld questions from the fl oor Grubbin’ BBQ caters the dinner, couple. chief Kenny Kershner, who lives president Doug Rutan and a regarding the ongoing Owyhee and the cost is $16 for adults and On Sunday, a breakfast buffet on the north fork of Boulder Bureau of Land Management Resource Area grazing permit $10 for children younger than 12. will be available from 7:30 a.m. Creek near the Idaho-Oregon fi re update from Boise District renewal situation. Runnin’ for Cover, which fea- to 9:30 a.m. at the Idaho Hotel, border. manager Jim Fincher. After the meeting, a social will tures former OCA president Brian and the OCA board of directors Cattlemen also will hear reports Rutan was the 2010 OCA presi- be held at 5 p.m., followed by the Collett, will play live music for meeting will take place at 10 a.m. on the fi re situation, including a dent. annual summer meeting dinner the dance, which starts at 9 p.m. at the Nettleton Horse Corral. √ Mosquitoes: Insects in Malheur also have tested positive this season and your families from mosquito places in the Treasure Valley, Loper said that it is important not to apply repellant that contains sites by draining standing water bites.” including Canyon County. that all Owyhee residents know more than 10 percent DEET from fl ower pots, buckets, and Earlier, mosquitoes testing West Nile is a potentially serious about the disease and how to on their children. In addition, barrels. Change the water in pet positive for WNV were captured illness that is usually spread to protect themselves against it. certain products that contain dishes and replace the water in in Malheur County and other animals and humans through “We know the virus is here, permethrin are recommended for bird baths and feeding troughs at the bite of an infected mosquito. so we all can take some simple use on clothing, shoes, bed nets, least twice a week. Drill holes in While most people infected with steps to minimize the exposure and camping gear. Follow the tire swings or old tires so water West Nile do not show symptoms, to mosquito bites and to reduce directions on the package. drains out. more severe illness may occur. mosquito habitat around our home • Use insect repellent and wear • Keep children’s wading pools Have a People with symptoms may or work,” he said. long sleeves, pants, and loose- empty or on their sides when not experience fever, headaches, body Recommended precautions fi tting clothing at dawn and dusk in use. news tip? aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, include: when mosquitoes are most active • Don’t over-irrigate your lawns, eye pain, and sometimes swollen • When you are outdoors, use and feeding. Consider staying gardens, or pastures. lymph glands or a skin rash typically insect repellent containing an indoors during these hours. For more information on WNV, Call us! occurring two to 14 days after the EPA-registered active ingredient, • Make sure you have good visit SWDH’s website at www. bite of an infected mosquito. More such as DEET or Picaridin (apply screens on your windows and swdh.org; or visit Centers for 337-4681 severe infections may involve the it according to manufacturers’ doors to keep mosquitoes out. Disease Control and Prevention central nervous system. instructions.) Parents are advised • Get rid of mosquito breeding (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/westnile. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 9A Leroy brings Lincoln to life at OCHS meeting hand-picked bodyguard (another Boise attorney lays out president’s lawyer and Lincoln’s best friend), strong ties to place he never visited Ward Hill Lamon, introduced the president. Former Idaho Attorney General letter in which Lincoln asked for Leroy said Lamon would later David Leroy made his case for John Palmer Usher’s resignation lobby President Andrew Johnson Idaho being the state most related as Interior Secretary in early 1865, for an appointment as Idaho ter- to during a Fri- a facsimile of the Gettysburg Ad- ritorial governor. Johnson never day presentation in Murphy. dress and an original pamphlet made the selection. Leroy, who has become an ex- distributed more than 150 years Finally, Leroy told the crowd pert on the 16th president since he ago in the wake of Lincoln’s of Lincoln’s second inaugural on began exploring the man during Cooper Union speech. March 4, 1865. Among the crowd his run for AG in the 1970s, insists Leroy held up the 1860 Cooper of 30,000 to 40,000 people — be- that there are as many ties to Idaho Union speech as the fi rst plank of sides John Wilkes Booth — was throughout Lincoln’s as there are his platform connecting Lincoln William Wallace, another Lincoln to Kentucky (his birthplace) and to Idaho. friend. Lincoln appointed Wallace (the state from which the Historians surmise that with the first territorial governor of man left for the White House). that speech, given in a basement Idaho six days after signing the Leroy draws his fascination with during a Republican Party rally in legislation to create the territory. Lincoln back to his boyhood when City, Lincoln sealed his Leroy said Idaho was a constant he received a book on great ora- road to the White House. for Lincoln, from the reason the tors that touted some of Lincoln’s Leroy humanized the occasion territory existed — to prevent the speeches as among the top English on Feb. 27, 1860, when Lincoln spread of slavery — to the fi nal David Leroy makes a point early in his presentation. language orations in history. used a cue from a friend in the days of Lincoln’s life. The former lieutenant governor back of the hall to turn around the the seventh governor of the Idaho Dubois became a physician at the On Friday, April 13, 1865, spoke before a packed house in- momentum of a speech that put Territory. Fort Hall Indian Reservation, and Lincoln discussed Idaho territorial side McKeeth Hall at the Owyhee forward the argument against the Leroy also talked about Lin- his brother came west to Idaho Supreme Court appointments with County Historical Museum during spread of slavery to the West. coln’s farewell speech from the with him. Wallace. Leroy said the president the Owyhee County Historical Mason Brayman, a fellow train station in Springfi eld as he Fred Dubois would become the asked Wallace, whom he called Society’s monthly meeting. lawyer and friend, placed his hat embarked for Washington D.C. territory’s congressional repre- “Old Idaho,” to return Monday Leroy brought with him ar- on his cane and raised it skyward and the presidency. sentative and was a driving force to complete the business then tifacts from he and his wife’s to let Lincoln know his voice In the crowd on Feb. 11, 1861, behind Idaho becoming a state. He invited Wallace and his wife to personal collection of Lincoln was not carrying far enough in were the Dubois brothers — Fred went on to serve as Idaho’s U.S. Ford’s Theatre for the Saturday memorabilia, including a fl oor- the room. Lincoln adjusted his and Jesse — who were Lincoln’s senator twice. show of Our American Cousin. board from the upstairs bedroom delivery and changed the course neighbors. On Nov. 19, 1863, Lincoln Wallace had to refuse the invita- in the man’s Springfield, Ill., of address. Nearly 20 years after Lincoln’s delivered his two-minute Gettys- tion, however. home, an original handwritten Brayman would later become farewell to Springfield, Jesse burg Address in Pennsylvania. His — JPB

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30th annual Percifi eld Memorial set for this weekend players to families just wanting to play Last year, Bad Xample won the Division proceeds going to the Marsing Summer Softball tournament and community members just wanting to A tournament, SWAT won Division B, Recreation to build recreational items such to have 40 teams donate can come and enjoy the festivities. Wilke Farms won Division C, and CKT as dugouts. This year, 40 teams in four divisions will Trucking won Division D. Wilke Farms and “We also want to kick back some of This year marks the 30th anniversary play at the Marsing High School fi elds on CKT Trucking are moving up a division the money to the City of Marsing,” event of the Percifi eld Memorial Coed Softball Friday, Saturday and Sunday. for this year. coordinator JW Chadez said. “This is one Tournament, an annual event in Marsing in The teams come from a region spreading Following tradition, there will be a $50 of the biggest fundraisers the city has, so which everyone from highly competitive from La Grande, Ore., to Twin Falls. donation board, with most tournament –– See Softball, page 13A American Legion postseason lifts off Marsing cowboy third at Stampede Locals ranked in PRCA region’s top 10

Marsing’s Bryan Martinat fi nished in the money at the Snake River Stampede last week. The saddle bronc competitor collected nearly $2,800 with a strong showing in Saturday’s short go and overall. The Homedale High School graduate pulled off an 82-point ride in Saturday’s championship performance at the Idaho Center to fi nish tied for third. He and fellow third-place rider Isaac Diaz came away with $750 each. Brady Nicholes won the event championship with an 86-point ride, outscoring Bradley Harter, who had a runner-up score of 85. Owyhee Rattlers fi rst baseman Benny Schamber reaches for a pickoff throw during the Junior American Legion district tournament Overall, Martinat scored 163 at Bishop Kelly High School in Boise. Submitted photo points in two rides. He and Joaquin Real took home $2,030.70 each for sharing third place in the Owyhee’s –– See Stampede, page 13A Jr. Legion club excels Sports Rattlers start physicals tourney 3-0

Staffed by a majority of planned Homedale players, the Owyhee RehabAuthority’s Homedale Rattlers fi nished second in the clinic once again will offer recent Junior American Legion sports physicals with proceeds baseball tournament. benefi tting local schools. The outcome was a The clinic, located at 134 E. familiar one for coach Burke Idaho Ave., will hold physicals Deal’s squad, which lost from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, two consecutive games to Aug. 6. the Treasure Valley Stars at The cost is $20 per physical, but Bishop Kelly High School in Owyhee Rattlers fi nish second at district RehabAuthority will donate that Boise. The Owyhee Rattlers Junior American Legion baseball team poses with its district tournament runner- money to the athlete’s school. –– See Legion, page 13A up trophy. Back row, from left: Coach Dan Collett, Clay King (Marsing), Kendall Freelove (Marsing), For more information, call (208) coach Dustin Patton, Benny Schamber, Jacob Falls, Connor Carter and coach Burke Deal. Front row, 337-3254 and speak with Maleta County’s top Legion team from left: Nash Johnson, John Collett, Jake Deal, Drew Taylor. Not pictured: Matt Thatcher, Craig Henry or Brett Homstad or email shoots for state tourney, Romriell, William Elordi, Sam Lorta and Blake Patton, who were promoted to the Owyhee Rivercats them at maleta@rehabauthority. Page 13A during the season. All players were from Homedale unless noted. Submitted photo com or brett@rehabauthority. com. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 11A Sports Rivercats strong-arm their way into Legion postseason Alyson died July 16 after her rotation, which boasts former Joey Schlett and Tracy Wheeler Owyhee squad dedicates postseason family decided to take her off life Homedale High School left- and Marsing right-hander Lane to high school coach’s daughter support. handed standout Zac Lowder Sevy. A district championship would as well as another lefty in the Glenn, Williams, Logan Jarvis After winning more than 30 second-round game. put the Rivercats in next week’s Trojans’ Trey Lane and Marsing and Charlie Galvez — who all games in the regular season, the “We just need to keep winning state tournament in Idaho Falls. High School’s powerhouse duo of played for Stacy on the Huskies Owyhee Rivercats opened the Area and stay in the winners bracket,” The district title game is set for 5 right-hander Austin Williams and during the high school season B Single A District Tournament in Stacy said before Owyhee’s p.m. Thursday at Vallivue. lefty Justin Glenn. — and Homedale graduate Mike dominating fashion Sunday. second tournament game. “Our “If we play up to our potential, Also in the rotation is New Mavey have sparked the offense Coach Jerry Stacy’s American pitching is good enough to keep we’ll be in it,” Stacy said. Plymouth righty Tristan Brown. lately. Legion squad crushed Caldwell, us in every game. A win Monday would have “We have a great mix of Rounding out the roster is 13-4, in its opening game at Vallivue “If we keep the bats rolling, we sent Owyhee into the winners Marsing, Homedale, New utility player Dakota Stallions High School in Caldwell. have a really good shot at winning bracket fi nal at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Plymouth and Melba talent this (New Plymouth), outfi elder Cody The Rivercats earned the this tournament.” loss would have put them in the year,” Stacy said. Lynde (Homedale), third baseman tournament’s second seed and a Stacy said at the request of losers bracket where the Rivercats “Zac Lowder is back from and outfielder Blake Patton fi rst-round bye after a runner-up his players, the postseason has would need to win fi ve games in the U.S. Air Force reserves and (Homedale) and Casey Yiengst performance during the regular been dedicated to the memory three days to claim the title. looking better than ever on the (first baseman) and Brayden season. Meridian won the league of Alyson Defur, the 4-year-old The Rivercats completed the mound and at the plate.” Glenn (outfi elder) from Marsing. championship. daughter of Homedale High regular season with a 31-5 record Stacy also has several top-notch Former Huskies standout Bernie The Rivercats took on the School baseball assistant coach behind a strong pitching staff relievers at his disposal, including Galvez, Marsing assistant Travis No. 6 seed Treasure Valley Stars Tom Defur. Critically injured loaded with lefties. right-hander Tee Archuleta from Jarvis and his son Jordan handle on Monday after deadline in a in a July 7 car crash in Nampa, It all starts with the starting Melba, New Plymouth southpaws assistant coaching duties. From page 12A √ Stampede: Regional √ Legion: Trojans coach skippers squad The Stars featured players from defeated Emmett, 13-1, and edged Elordi (.563) were tops in on- PRCA continues this week Fruitland. Vallivue, 11-9, earlier in the base percentage. The Rattlers, who culled tournament. Deal, Collett and Nash aggregate standings. Mackenzie is ninth in the players from Homedale with a The team fi nished year 15-10. Johnson led the team with 32 For the season, Martinat is standings. couple of Marsing High School William Elordi compiled a runs scored. second in the PRCA Columbia Up this week in the region is the players sprinkled in, rolled into team-best .423 batting average Carter led the team with a 5-5 River Circuit saddle bronc Chief Joseph Days rodeo in Joseph, the championship round with in 20 games. Other top hitters record on the mound. Collett was standings. Ore., today through Saturday three straight victories, including included Matt Thatcher (.400), 4-4. Other pitchers included Deal He trails Ben Londo of and the Thunder Mountain Pro a wild 15-10 victory over the Connor Carter (.391), John Collett (3-4), Johnson (3-2), Thatcher Pendleton, Ore., for the top spot. Rodeo on Friday and Saturday in Stars. (.375) and Jake Deal (.343). (1-0), Elordi (1-1) and Drew Homedale cowboy Ryan Longview, Wash. Coach Burke Deal’s club also Connor Carter (.568) and Taylor (0-1). √ Softball: Marsing comes together to play hard, pay tribute to friends we try to help out other causes organizers decided to just call who was handicapped from birth, Lions Club, Salove dedicated a lot and attendees return year after as well.” it the Percifi eld Memorial Coed and who passed away about fi ve of time to the tournament for years, year. Thirty years ago, the large Softball Tournament. years ago. mainly cooking food, Chadez “It’s fun that way,” Chadez softball tournament began, then Within the memorial tournament The J.R. Kent memorial award said. The award has been around said. “You get to see a lot of was changed to the Tim Percifi eld are other memorials: Since 1991, is given to a big supporter every since the tournament began, but common faces every year. You Coed Softball Tournament in the Kim Panzeri Award has been year, in honor of Kent, who died was given Salove’s name last see people you’ve known since memory of him. Chadez, who is given to the best overall player in 2011, Chadez said. year. Two of his children still play you were a kid.” now married to Tim Percifi eld’s of the tournament in memory of Similarly, the Chris Salove in the tournament on Chrissy’s The tournament is expected to daugher, Amy, said Percifield Panzeri, a tournament participant Community Award is given Crew, also named after the former draw a couple thousand attendees. loved to play baseball, but died who was killed in a car accident to someone who goes above Marsing businessman. It will offer food vendors with of a heart attack in the middle at age 19. and beyond to provide for the But the memories are carried on hamburgers, hot dogs, soda and of a baseball game at the age of The winner of the home run tournament. It’s named after Chris with spirit, by people who have more. 30. Years later, his brother Mike derby will get a trophy in the Salove, who passed away one year been dedicated to the tournament Percifi eld also passed away, so name of Elias Villanueva, a boy ago last week. A member of the for years. Many of the participants — RAD Wednesday morning in Owyhee County

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Top: Owyhee County Sheriff Perry Grant, second from right, enjoys a round of blackjack at the Idaho Highway 78 Disaster Relief fundraising event Saturday. Above right: Two children play in the bouncy castle at the Kids Corner of the fundraiser. Above left: Fill-in bass player for the band Straight Up, known as “Fuzzy,” jams with Paul Walton, drummer. The band played from 7 p.m. until after midnight to a crowd of happy spectators. Immediate left: Taggart Lewis, a music teacher at Star Elementary School, volunteered to be a last-minute blackjack dealer Saturday night. Below: Children received free face — and other body parts — painting at the Kids Corner. Marsing FFA members volunteered time to supervise the Kids Corner.

Although organizers had hoped for more people at the fundraiser, CDR president Denise Lacy said it was still a success. Next year, CDR plans on adjusting a few things; there will still be a raffl e, Casino Night, and Kids Corner, but pre-sold tickets will allow access to food, entertainment and more. This year’s event was held on Bill and Denise Lacy’s property in Wilson. Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 13A Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago July 27, 1988 July 25, 1963 July 26, 1873

Newcomers’ notebook Services held for Dr. W. W Jones of Jordan Valley CORONER’S INQUESTS. Mining and other accidents are Pastor Chuck Ryan and his wife, Robin, arrived in Services for Dr. Walter William Jones, 87, of Jordan of frequent occurrence in this camp, and, in several instances, Homedale on April 18 along with their three daughters, Valley, Ore., known affectionately to his many friends the bodies of persons killed have been brought a mile or more Michelle, 8, Tara, 7 and Andrea, 2. They came happily as “Doc Jones,” were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in from where the accident took place, before a Coroner was and with a mission: Chuck is the pastor of the Homedale Caldwell at the First Methodist Church, with the Rev. notifi ed. Now then, such a procedure is not only wrong, but Church of the Nazarene. Harold N. Nye of Caldwell offi ciating. it is also contrary to law. For instance: If a man falls down a Since unpacking, Ryans have wasted no time in Silver City Lodge No. 13, AF&AM of Homedale shaft and is killed, the body may be brought to the surface, but pitching whole-heartedly into their Christian work, conducted interment services at Canyon Hill in Caldwell. should not be removed from the premises, till the Coroner be scheduling a variety of activities for people of all ages The Peckham-Dakan-Davis chapel of Caldwell handled notifi ed. Immediately upon receiving notice to that effect, it in the Nazarene congregation in addition to normal arrangements. is the duty of the Coroner to summon a jury and proceed with worship services. Pallbearers were Bert L. Adams, Charles Harris, Richard them to where the occurrence took place, in order to examine The local church is the second pastorate of Chuck’s life Logan, J. Roy Ganow, Richard Bennett and Robert McArthur, the body, hear testimony, and investigate the circumstances as a minister. The fi rst was in Provo, population 100,000. members of Silver City Masonic Lodge No. 13, AF&AM. of time, place and manner, attending the accident. This is all Before that, the family lived in Kansas City, , Dr. Jones, one of the most loved men in southwestern rendered necessary to the making of an intelligent and correct population roughly half a million, where Chuck attended Idaho and southeastern Oregon, had responded to calls in verdict concerning the cause or causes of death. Persons, who the Nazarene Theological Seminary and earned a master’s the remote Owyhee mountains for 52 years. During most of removed a dead body upon which a post-mortem examination degree in religion. that time, he was the only doctor in an isolated farming and should be held, or who appropriate any property belonging to After periods spent in such large cities, the Ryans ranching community. He died Wednesday night en route the deceased, pervious to notifying the proper authorities, ren- seem thankful and content to be back to small-town to the nearest hospital, some 70 miles away in Caldwell, der themselves liable to be dealt with according to the law, for life, to which they are more accustomed. She grew up after suffering an apparent heart attack. such cases made and provided, and to be severely punished. in a little community on the North Dakota-Minnesota Born in Coalfi eld, Iowa, Feb. 28, 1876, he taught school In some cases that have come under our observation, we are border. He is a native of Granite City, Illinois, although for three years before graduating from the University of aware that those who removed the bodies were ignorant of his family later moved to McCall, where he attended Iowa in 1903. He did post-graduate work at Johns Hopkins the duty in the premises, and thought they were pursuing the high school. University hospital in Baltimore, Md. proper course; but, in point of fact, that makes no difference, The couple met at Northwest Nazarene College in Dr. Jones was a senior medical offi cer in the Navy in as “every one is supposed to know the law.” Nampa where he was majoring in philosophy and religion World War I. He married Clara Mintonye in 1900 in Iowa, and she was majoring in special education. and she died in 1929. Dr. Jones, who was licensed to TO EUROPE IN SIXTY HOURS. Prof. Wise’s trip from What are their impressions of their new hometown? “We practice in Idaho, Oregon and Iowa, practiced in Kalona, Boston Common to Europe has not, as was reported, been love it here,” Robin exclaimed. Iowa, for eight years prior to coming to Jordan Valley in abandoned for want of funds. The New York Daily Graphic pro- “We think it’s a beautiful place with all the orchards, 1910. He also owned the Jordan Valley Pharmacy and poses to complete an entire outfi t for the Professor which will livestock, green fi elds and the Snake River. We fi nd the was a member of the Association of American Physicians enable him to make his experiment about the 20th of August. The people very warm and friendly,” said Chuck, adding that and Surgeons and Idaho and Eastern Oregon medical Domestic Sewing Machine Company is to do the sewing work his family likes to take daily walks, and they always associations. He was a member and past master of the — over 6,000 yards, or four miles of seams. Twelve machines encounter friendly waves and greetings as they saunter Richmond, Iowa, Lodge 96, AF&AM. will be in daily operation until the balloon is fi nished. The along. Daily Graphic being convinced of the feasibility of the plan, Bid of $60,879.85 offered to build Succor bridge and the immense practical benefi ts which must result from its School funding increases faster A bid of $60,879.85, submitted by Portneuf Lumber success, has assumed the pecuniary and will entail an expense than taxpayers’ ability to pay the bills & Supply, Inc., of Pocatello, was received by the Idaho of about $10,000. Professor Wise has now an opportunity to A study just completed by the Associated Taxpayers of department of highways Tuesday on constructing the new make his aerial trans-Atlantic voyage. We sincerely hope he Idaho indicates that public school funding has increased at Succor Creek bridge. Six bids were submitted. will succeed. The undertaking is feasible, and the Professor’s a rate far in advance of the taxpayers’ ability to pay. ideas of the upper eastward current are plausible, inasmuch as Between 1979 and 1988, state general account Breshears named to nominating committee he has already made an aerial trip of 12,000 miles. The Profes- appropriations to public schools jumped 210% while per Louis Breshears, president of the Homedale Rod and sor declares he can make the trip in sixty hours. capita personal income increase only 71%. Gun Club, has been appointed to the nominating committee During the same period, property taxes charged by of the Idaho Landholder-Sportsman council. THE N. P. R. R. TERMINUS SETTLED. We learn from the public schools increased by 57%. “Because a portion of Alvin Benson, chairman, appointed Breshears, Kliess Kalama (W.T.) Beacon that the terminus question of the N. P. state support of public education has been for purposes Brown and Mel Claar to the committee. R. R. is now defi nitely settled, the lucky place being Tacoma. of property tax relief, state and local funding efforts This little town is situated on the east side of the Sound eight must be combined to achieve a clearer picture of what Silver City to ‘waken’ during 85th OCA convention miles north of Stielacoom and thirty-four and a half south has been happening to the taxpayer in the name of public The ghosts of Silver City will be aroused Saturday as of Seattle. It is also the nearest accessible point to reach the school funding,” said Andy Anderson, president of the the old town comes to life once more for the 85th annual Sound from the Snoqualmie Pass, through which, in the course organization that did the study. meeting of the Owyhee County Cattlemen’s Association. of time, it is expected that a branch railroad will be built. So “At the same time combined state and local funding of A barbecue and all-night dance will keep the spirits the agony is over, great is the walling of Puget Sound towns public schools rose 136%,” said Anderson, “Per capita awake, with the crowd dispersing Sunday morning that for years have based their chief hope of prosperity on personal income improved by only half that amount.” following the buckaroo breakfast. being the “railroad terminus.” Olympia counted largely on the Events include: “terminus.” Ditto Seattle, ditto Stielacoom, and the balance. Parallel parking to be reality this week here Election of 1963 offi cers and directors. And now comes Tacoma, a town that never boasted anything City maintenance personnel began work Monday on Report from fi rst vice-president of Idaho Cattlemen’s more than a saw-mill, and she carries off the prize. a project that will within several days convert parking Association, Curtis Eaton, Twin Falls. along Idaho Avenue in Homedale from diagonal to History of the Matt Joyce Ranch, Joe Nettleton, Murphy. AN OLD SETTLER GONE. The Fairview folks now have parallel curb parking. City crews are also making repairs Historic Silver City, Rusty and Wilma Statham, Boise. a sorrow of their own. The sad intelligence reaches us that to damaged curb and gutter areas and applying fresh paint Reports from the secretary, Idaho Cattlemen’s “Wilford France has shot his dog.” The visitor to that elevated to the borders of the revised street parking spaces along Association, Bob Henderlider, Boise. village is greeted with the mournful cadence, “Wilford has Idaho Avenue, the main east-west thoroughfare running Historic Owyhee County, President Owyhee County shot his dog.” It was an aged dog, a troubled and unfortunate through town. Historical Society, Jerry Stanke, Nampa. member of the community, who had lost one eye in a death The switch to parallel parking was requested in a petition Panel – Moderator, Frank Baltzor, Jordan Valley, Ore. struggle with a cat, and whose tail was dissolving with a sort signed by 324 people and presented to the Homedale City Panel members, Ralph Stanford, Frank Gusman, Jordan of dry-rot, like the dew of morn before the power of the sun. Council by Rick Echevarria and others on March 9. Valley, Ore., Roy Ganow, Marsing; Albert Harley and Bill He has gone now; he is waiting away on the balmy breeze The Homedale Chamber of Commerce also voted to Strickland, Bruneau. of Summer time, and old people — people who have known back the parking switch, which was subsequently approved Social hour, courtesy Grand View branch, Glenns Ferry him from childhood, who have stooped to caress him in the by the City Council. It is being required by state highway Bank, Ltd., and Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association. twilight, and who had conceived for him an affection almost authorities as a precondition of the installation of a traffi c Barbecue, followed by an all-night dance with midnight incredible, can smell him after they get to bed, they say. signal at the intersection of Highways 95 and 19 on Idaho supper and buckaroo breakfast Sunday morning. Wilford shot him. He went down full of honor, and years, Avenue, according to City Maintenance Supervisor Larry Music will be by Ivan Nanney, Jr., and food by the State and fl eas, carrying with him the respect of all, and profoundly Bauer. Line Grange. mourned by the entire community. Page 14A Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Commentary

Baxter Black, DVM Gov. C. L. “Butch” Otter From the Statehouse On the D.C. would do well to follow edge of Idaho’s example on budgeting Each year about this time I’m reminded once again how as the interest on our national debt are not subjected to wise the framers of the Idaho Constitution were, and how annual scrutiny by Congress. Those tax dollars are spent common sense lucky we are to live in a state where people understand regardless of what we can actually afford. How you and I the value of stability. vote makes very little difference. We recently closed the books on Idaho’s 2013 budget It is a system fi lled with opportunities for waste, fraud year not only in the black, but with enough extra to put and abuse. Even the inherent civic virtue of our national Horses good more than $85 million in the State Budget Stabilization leaders and the best intentions and tireless efforts of Fund. That’s one of the “rainy day” accounts from which our own esteemed congressional delegation are of only we withdrew almost every dime to weather the Great marginal effect against such a process seemingly designed Recession without cataclysmic impacts on state services. for failure and frustration. as gold Size and scope aside, those numbers contrast starkly with Here in Idaho, even at the moments of our greatest what increasingly appears to be our intractable, perhaps internal divisions we enjoy a unity of purpose and clarity Some horses are as good as gold. They take care of kids permanent federal budget mess. But, for the most part, it’s of principle regarding our budget that bureaucratic and just learning, old cowgirls with osteoporosis, cowboys not the product of Idaho legislators or the chief executive partisan entropy will not permit on the federal level. Here, of any age who should have a designated driver, and being any smarter or better at budgeting for an enterprise our budget debates have very real and direct meaning, and homeward-bound riders lost in a blizzard. I classify these as large and diverse as government has become. It is, by very real consequences. gold horses in the same category as those equidae that and large, the result of a state process that more highly There, even debates along the margins of our fi scal performed routinely heroic duties in the Pony Express, prizes effi ciency, fi scal responsibility and the importance realities turn into sullen wars of attrition. Intransigence pulling cannons in the Civil War, Seabiscuit, and Trigger, of predictability to individual taxpayers, their families, turns to fi ts of pique and counterproductive episodes of who could always save Roy in times of distress. and employers. grandstanding that threaten essential roles of government There’s a heroic picture of Cannonball hanging on the That’s why the Idaho Constitution — Article 7, Section but leave the fundamental problems to fester. wall at Cheryl and Howard’s ranch house on the Wasatch 11 — requires us to consider, approve and balance our state I believe as strongly as ever that the foundations of our front. budget. That’s why we don’t take on fi nancial obligations national government are sound and resilient. We have One morning, Howard was tending to his artifi cial that can turn into entitlements. And that’s why we must within our Constitution and the genius of our people the insemination program and had to drive to town. He asked carefully review, debate and specifi cally appropriate what ability to change our fi scal realities. If only we had the Cheryl to ride through the cows to check for those in heat. we collect and expend — every year. About the only thing political will, the courage of our convictions, and a little He left Cannonball saddled up in the barn. I might change is to schedule elections as close as possible more of the good sense that those of us in Idaho sometimes Cheryl was the kind of horsewoman who rode when it to Tax Day, April 15, to help remind voters that political take for granted but for which we all should be eternally was necessary. However, she had little interest in learning choices have direct consequences on their pocketbooks. grateful. more than the basics: get on, go straight, turn or stop. The federal government, by contrast, only appropriates — Republican C. L. “Butch” Otter is in his second The equivalent of a motorcar driver who doesn’t change about one-third of the federal budget — ever. Most term as Idaho’s governor. Previously, he served in the fl ats, drive anything with a clutch, and never thinks of of the rest is essentially on autopilot. Social Security, U.S. House of Representatives and as the state’s lieutenant checking the oil. She assumes someone else worries about Medicare, Medicaid and some veterans programs, as well governor. that stuff. She puffed out to the barn in her down-coat, mud boots, mittens and stocking cap. Using a block for a stool, she climbed aboard. Cheryl trusted Cannonball. Howard was Sen. proud of his new saddle, custom-made by Bob Schild in Blackfoot. It was heavy and still squeaked. Out amidst the cows, they trod purposefully and soon spotted one showing signs of estrus. Cheryl approached the From Washington cow, leaned out over the right side to read the tag, and the saddle slipped fast as a fi reman down a fl agpole! She was under Cannonball’s belly with one foot still in the stirrup, Health care law poised hung up and completely upside down! From her precarious position she eyed Cannonball. Thoughts of being drug to death, or paralyzed! Had she to stifl e business sector growth written her will? Who will raise her children? And, “Did Since Obamacare was rammed through Congress, to 16 full-time employees for the month…Thus, in this I leave anything simmering on the stove?” fl ooded her we have seen the problems and costs continue to grow. example, the fi rm would be considered a ‘large employer,’ mind! Reports of workers losing work hours and pay because of based on a total FTE count of 51 — that is, 35 full-time Fast-forward 20 minutes. Cheryl had extracted herself Obamacare health care coverage mandates are among the employees plus 16 FTEs based on the number of part-time unhurt. She could not fi gure out how to undo the saddle problems. Given the considerable problems with the law, hours worked.” so she unbuckled, unsnapped, untied and unwrapped the Obama administration’s recent delay of the health care While part-time employees are counted in calculating every attachment she could fi nd until it fell to the ground. law mandate that forces employers to provide insurance or whether a business is considered a large employer, the The trusty Cannonball watched the whole process with face a penalty is welcome. However, it only magnifi es the amount of an employer’s penalty is based on its number resignation and patience. concerns businesses, specifi cally small businesses, have of full-time employees. The Congressional Budget Offi ce It took three trips, but she managed to drag the horse, raised about their ability to comply with this unworkable, (CBO) projected that these penalties are expected to cost saddle tree and all the pieces back to the barn. When she complicated law. employers $140 billion over the next 10 years. told Howard her story he said, “My gosh! Why didn’t you The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or Recent reports indicate that some employers are check the cinch?” Obamacare, subjects employers with at least 50 full-time decreasing their number of full-time employees or adjusting She plopped her hands on her hips and said indignantly, equivalent (FTE) employees to penalties for not providing their hours to reduce or eliminate their potential health care “Now who in the world would ever think of that?” health insurance or for providing health insurance that does mandate penalty. A U.S. Chamber of Commerce study — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com for not meet certain criteria. Working an average of at least indicates that health care continues to be a impediment more features and to purchase Baxter Black merchandise, 30 hours per week is considered full-time employment. to growth, and the health care law makes it harder for the including his rodeo novel “Ride, Cowboy, Ride! 8 Seconds Part-time employee hours are also counted toward this majority of small businesses questioned during the study Ain’t That Long,” other books and DVDs. threshold. to hire: “In short, small business owners will change The nonpartisan Congressional Research Service from investing in their employees and their company to provides an example of how a small business close to a strategy of avoiding growth that will require them to reaching this threshold would be considered a large comply with the health care law.” employer for the purposes of the mandate: “Consider a This has the opposite effect of what health care reform fi rm with 35 full-time employees (30 or more hours). was supposed to achieve and is damaging to American Assume the fi rm also has 20 part-time employees who families and our economy. The goal of health care reform all work 24 hours per week (96 hours per month). These part-time employees’ hours would be treated as equivalent — See Growth, Page 19 Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 15A Commentary Financial management Dad’s secret requests for fi nancial help need to stop Dear Dave, dad’s behavior, is what’s making Dear Dave, except for your home. The third My parents have always had this so diffi cult. But participating My husband and I are trying to Baby Step is going back to your financial problems, and they in this sort of thing isn’t going improve our fi nancial situation emergency fund and building it up recently lost their home. They to help them. You take away by following your plan. We so you have an amount equal to have a place to live, but since that a person’s dignity when you were wondering where home three to six months of expenses in time my father has been asking subsidize them permanently. You improvements fall in the Baby case something goes wrong. me for money. He calls me over also change their status and their Steps. Once you’ve gotten to this to talk about this when my mother ability to stand on their own two — Emily point, you’ll be able to save and isn’t there and my husband isn’t a few, short-term things to help feet. do some other things, including a home. He’s even asked for half of them get back on their feet. But Any help you give needs to Dear Emily, few home improvements! a $150,000 inheritance I received in return, you should expect them be short-term in nature — a gift. Unless you’re talking about — Dave from my grandparents. He’s really to change the behaviors that have You and your husband should an emergency situation, home making me feel guilty, and I’m not put them in this situation. be in agreement on exactly what improvements would fall into — Dave Ramsey has authored sure what to do. 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Baby Step 1 each week on more than 500 radio is a manipulator, and we’re not needs to be brought out into the here that needs to be nipped in means saving up $1,000 in the stations. Follow Dave on Twitter going to let that pattern continue. open and stopped. You love your the bud! bank for a starter emergency fund. at @DaveRamsey and on the web There’s nothing wrong with doing parents. That, along with your — Dave Baby Step 2 is paying off all debts at daveramsey.com. Americans for Limited Government Supreme Court will decide fate of checks and balances by Nathan Mehrens perhaps after hours on a Thursday. Little if any incentive authority for the EPA and other environmental agencies. President Obama’s January 2012 decision to unilaterally will exist for the president to submit nominees to the Senate. These bureaucracies reach deep into daily life, dictating declare the Senate in recess and install three members to He will simply install them by his own command. everything from the type of toothpaste label is printed to the National Labor Relations Board stands as one of the Eviscerating the confi rmation check on the president’s what your boss can tell you when discussing a union in most egregious usurpations of power in our history. appointment power is also likely to affect the type of your workplace. Using a purported power under the Constitution’s appointees that the president chooses. Exactly because the In spite of Obama having nominating numerous recess appointment clause, the president steamrolled the president is required to work with the Senate to confi rm persons with positions and backgrounds that gave limited constitutional advice and consent process, seizing away his nominees, he is forced to submit nominees that are government advocates signifi cant pause, the president’s the Senate’s confi rmation duties. likely to be confi rmed. nominees have been confi rmed with very few exceptions. The legality of the Obama appointments, and the more Consider Tom Perez, Obama’s nominee for U.S. In fact, the Obama Administration has had little diffi culty than 200-year-old Senate confi rmation check will be tested Secretary of Labor. Because of his radical past and views, getting nominees through the Senate with more than 1,500 as the Supreme Court recently announced that they will the Senate delayed his confi rmation vote to carefully confi rmations since his term began. review NLRB v. Noel Canning, which challenges these review his record. But that is not enough for the president, and one can appointments. The Senate eventually voted, 54-46, to confi rm him only wonder how far he would push the envelope to install The consequences that this case has for our system of Thursday; the vote coming along party lines. But, if the even more radical appointees if the Court were to allow the limited government with its constitutionally mandated president were able to unilaterally install Perez and other evisceration of the advice and consent process. checks and balances cannot be overstated. If the president nominees like him, no meaningful review of their records Examples of presidential overreach are legion, and the is allowed to bypass the Senate and unilaterally install would occur. Presidents will be able to appoint people long-standing checks and balances on presidential powers appointees, a key limit on the power of the presidency like Perez to wield enormous power on a whim because must not be weakened. There is too much at stake to allow will be lost and the center of gravity for federal power will confi rmation is not required. President Obama or any future president to amass more move even further toward the Executive Branch and away Presidents name hundreds of appointees into positions appointment power. from Congress and the people. requiring confi rmation. These positions range from the The Supreme Court must uphold the D.C. Circuit’s If the Court fails to uphold Canning, there will no Secretary of the Treasury to administrators of agencies opinion in Noel Canning and preserve the constitutional longer be a limit on the president’s recess appointment that generally fl y under the radar. Senate confirmation check on Executive branch powers, effectively rendering the entire principle of The power these appointees possess has steadily grown, power. Senate confi rmation meaningless. The recess exception and, in fact, has exploded during the Obama Administration — Nathan Mehrens is president of Americans for Limited then swallows the rule, allowing the president to as a consequence of the increase in the regulatory power of Government and a former George W. Bush political make appointments whenever he deems the Senate is bureaucracies needed to implement regulatory laws such as appointee to the Department of Labor. A version of this “unavailable,” such as during lunch, over the weekend, or Dodd-Frank, Obamacare, and the expansion of regulatory article appeared on WashingtonExaminer.com. √ Growth: New government regulations Letters to the editor All letters to the editor submitted to The Owyhee Avalanche must be no longer than 300 words, signed could decrease people’s health care access and include the writer’s address and daytime phone From Page 18 cannot. It increases the burden for small businesses to number. was to increase access to quality health care, not reduce hire workers. In the three years since President Obama The deadline for submitting letters is noon on wages that could decrease the ability of families to afford signed this damaged law, its problems have not gone away Friday. Letters can be submitted in these ways: health care. The CBO estimates that approximately 31 and additional problems have surfaced. Individuals and • E-mailed to [email protected] million Americans will be uninsured. families should be given a permanent exemption from its • Faxed to (208) 337-4867 Americans overwhelmingly want solutions that deliver mandates. • Mailed to P.O. Box 97, Homedale ID, 83628 what they need — access to high-quality, affordable health — Republican Mike Crapo is Idaho’s senior member • Dropped off at the Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho care, which is exactly why this law should be repealed of the U.S. Senate. Crapo is in his third six-year term Ave., in Homedale and replaced. It fails on promises to lower health costs and has served in the Senate since 1999. Prior to that, he For more information, call (208) 337-4681. and premiums for working families. It fails on promises was a three-term Idaho Second District congressman. To for American people to keep their health care plan if view his responses to issues of interest, visit http://crapo. they liked it, and millions of people have learned they senate.gov. Page 16A Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Public notices

BEFORE THE OWYHEE COUNTY BOARD OF CITY OF HOMEDALE COMMISSIONERS Quarterly Revenue/Expenditure Report On August 12, 2013 at 10:00 am in courtroom 2 of the Owyhee 3rd QTR. FISCAL QUARTER, FY 2013 County Courthouse at 20381 State Highway 78, Murphy, Id., the % of Budget % of Budget Owyhee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public comment FUND BUDGET AMOUNT Expended to Date Expended Revenue to Date Revenue meeting regarding a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan $ 658,371.00 $ 422,158.76 64.1% 59.1% Land Use Map to add a Power Zoning Overlay District on all lands 01 General $389,154.69 within: 03 Parks $ 124,521.00 $ 97,592.75 78.4% $94,129.60 75.6% TOWNSHIP 1S, RANGE 1W, SECTION 32 AND TOWNSHIP 04 Library $ 66,423.00 $ 35,372.41 53.3% $32,641.57 49.1% 1S, RANGE 2W, SECTIONS NW ¼, AND THE S1/2 OF 19, W1/2 OF THE W1/2, AND THE S1/2 OF 29, 30, 32, W1/2 OF 33, AND 05 L I D $ 50,000.00 $ 42,756.70 85.5% $31,564.37 63.1% TOWNSHIP 1S, RANGE 3W SECTIONS 11, S1/2 OF 13, 14, 15, 06 Law Enforcement $ 370,320.00 $ 267,149.68 72.1% $246,397.89 66.5% 23, N1/2 OF 24, 25, 26, 36, AND TOWNSHIP 2S RANGE 3W, SECTION 1, AND TOWNSHIP 2S, RANGE 2W, SECTIONS 4, 6, 30 Airport $ 109,525.00 $ 45,176.26 41.2% $52,917.58 48.3% 7, W1/2 OF 8, N1/2 OF 9, N1/2 OF 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, S1/2 OF 15, Sub-Total $ 1,379,160.00 $ 910,206.56 66.0% $846,805.70 61.4% 17, NE1/4 OF 20, 21-24, THE N1/2 OF 25, AND TOWNSHIP 2S, RANGE 1W, SECTIONS N1/2 OF 5, 6, 7, S1/2 OF 8, 9, 10, 14, N1/2 02 Streets & Highways $ 227,485.00 $ 68,062.66 29.9% $73,751.20 32.4% OF THE N1/2 OF 15, 18, 19, E1/2 OF THE E1/2 OF 23, 24, 25, 28- 60 Irrigation $ 134,285.00 $ 79,597.72 59.3% $96,232.64 71.7% 30, 33-36, AND TOWNSHIP 3S, RANGE 1W, SECTION 1, AND 25 Water $ 816,030.00 $ 354,516.68 43.4% $600,285.12 73.6% TOWNSHIP 2S, RANGE 1E, SECTION 30, AND TOWNSHIP 3S, RANGE 1E, SECTIONS 6, N1/2 OF 7, 8, AND TOWNSHIP 26 Sewer $ 635,155.00 $ 178,590.71 28.1% $459,951.21 72.4% 5S, RANGE 4E, SECTIONS 33, SW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 34, AND 27 Sanitation $ 99,000.00 $ 74,826.38 75.6% $77,080.85 77.9% TOWNSHIP 6S, RANGE 4E, SECTIONS 2, 3, E1/2 OF 11, 12 AND TOWNSHIP 6S RANGE 5E SECTIONS S1/2 OF S1/2 5, S1/2 OF S1/2 6, 7, NE1/4 OF NE1/4 8, N1/2 OF N1/2 9, N1/2 10, N1/2 TOTAL (all funds)$ 3,291,115.00 $ 1,665,800.71 50.6% $2,154,106.72 65.5% 11, NW1/4, SE1/4, NE1/4 OF SW1/4 12, NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 13, The General Public is invited to inspect all supporting documents for the above Financial AND TOWNSHIP 6S, RANGE 6E, SECTIONS 17, 18, 20, 21, 27, Statement at City Hall during regular business hours. Signed: Alice E. Pegram 28, 34, 35, 36 AND TOWNSHIP 6S, RANGE 7E, SECTIONS 21- Publish: July 24, 2013 City Clerk/Treasurer 24, 28-31, AND TOWNSHIP 6S, RANGE 8E, SECTIONS 19-24, AND TOWNSHIP 8S, RANGE 11E, SECTIONS 2, 3, 11-13, AND TOWNSHIP 8S, RANGE 12E, SECTIONS 17, 18, 20, 21, 27, 28, 34, AND TOWNSHIP 9S, RANGE 12E, SECTIONS 3, 10, 15, 22, 27, LEGAL NOTICE 71-passenger bus (VIN # NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of qualifi ed 4UZ6CJAA0WCA30121) E1/2 OF 28, 33, AND TOWNSHIP 10S, RANGE 12E, SECTIONS 4, st N1/2 OF 9, 10, BOISE MERIDIAN, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO; voters of the Lizard Butte Library District will be held on the 1 of Said property will be sold by At 10:15 am, the Board will hear comments on a proposed “Owyhee August from 4:00 to 5:00pm at the Lizard Butte Library in the said sealed bids only to the highest County Greater than 230kV nominal Power Zoning Overlay District library district, Marsing, Idaho, at which time there will be a public bidder with a minimum bid of Ordinance” related to the proposed land use map amendment. The hearing on the maintenance and operation budget for the forthcoming $2,000.00 (the appraised value) proposed ordinance would add a new Chapter to the Title 9 Zoning year. for the 1998 Thomas/Freightliner Regulations of the Owyhee County Code; establishing a new Power This special budget hearing is called pursuant to section 33-2725 of Conventional 71-passenger bus Zoning Overlay District ordinance on all lands east of Range 3 West. the Idaho Code as amended. (VIN # 4UZ6CJAA0WCA30121). The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to align with Owyhee General Fund The Board of Trustees reserves the County’s Comprehensive Plan which directs protection of the property Lizard Butte Library District right to reject any or all bids. rights of Owyhee County citizens and not allow the infi ltration of October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014 Sealed bids will be opened at public utilities and energy corridors which may negatively impact Revenue 2012-2013 2013-2014 9:30 a.m. on August 8, 2013 at those citizens or their private property. Property Tax $56,815.00 $57199.00 the Homedale School District Previously, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and State Funds & other $ 3,320.99 $6718.02 Offi ce, 116 East Owyhee Ave., revised the ordinance at its April 24, 2013 meeting. The Commission Grants & Matching $ 5,000.00 $5000.00 Homedale, Idaho. Any bids set a public meeting to hear comments on the proposed ordinance Carry Over $10,000.00 $10,000.00 received after the bid opening for May 23, 2013. At the conclusion of that meeting, the record was Total $75,135.99 $78,917.02 will not be considered. left open for submission of written comments until June 5, 2013. The Expenditures The property to be sold may proposed ordinance was amended based on comments received at the Plant Operations $14,400.00 $16,252.00 be inspected at Homedale School public meeting. Library Supplies $ 2,600.00 $ 2,600.00 District, 116 East Owyhee Ave., At their June 26, 2013 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission Book Purchase $11,698.99 $13,072.02 Homedale Idaho from 8:30 a.m. voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of County Insurance $ 1,294.00 $ 1,300.00 to 4:00 p.m. between the dates Commissioners hold one fi nal public meeting to hear citizen input and Election/Legal $ 250.00 $ 300.00 of July 24, 2013 and August 7, then adopt the proposed ordinance. Summer Reading/ 2013. A complete copy of the proposed map amendment and proposed Story Time $ 3,065.00 $ 3,065.00 Faith K. Olsen, Business ordinance is available for review on the county web site at www. Salaries $22,328.00 $22,828.00 Manager owyheecounty.net, or at the Planning and Zoning offi ce located at FICA $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 7/24,31/13 17069 Basey Street in Murphy Idaho. You may request an electronic Literacy $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 copy via email from [email protected]. Contingency $10,000.00 $10,000.00 NOTICE TO CREDITORS For additional information on the above matter, please contact the Total $75,135.99 $78,917.02 CASE NO. CV-2013-02963 Planning and Zoning offi ce at 495-2095 ext. 2. Bond Repayment IN THE DISTRICT COURT 7/24,31/13 October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014 OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL Revenue 2012-2013 2013-2014 DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN BEFORE THE OWYHEE to recommend that the Board Property Tax $62,000.00 $62,000.00 AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COUNTY BOARD OF of County Commissioners hold Expenditures OWYHEE COMMISSIONERS one fi nal public meeting to hear Bond Repayment: IN THE MATTER OF THE On August 12, 2013 at 9:45 am citizen input and then adopt the Principal $31,445.63 $32,742.76 ESTATE OF HENRIETTA in courtroom 2 of the Owyhee proposed ordinance. Interest $26,214.37 $24,917.24 ACARREGUI, also know County Courthouse at 20381 A complete copy of the Plant Facilities as HENRIETTA RUTH State Highway 78, Murphy, Id., proposed ordinance is available October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014 ACARREGUI and HENRIETTA the Owyhee County Board of for review on the county web site Revenue 2012-2013 2013-2014 R. ACARREGUI, Deceased. Commissioners will hold a public at www.owyheecounty.net, or at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN comment meeting regarding a the Planning and Zoning offi ce Investment Earnings $25.00 $25.00 that the undersigned has been proposed Oil and Gas ordinance located at 17069 Basey Street in Expenditures appointed personal representative that is in conformance with Idaho Murphy Idaho. You may request General and Administrative of the above-named decedent. All Code 47-317. The purpose of the an electronic copy via email from Furniture persons having claims against the proposed ordinance is to provide [email protected]. Building Maintenance $ 5,000.00 $5,000.00 decedent or the estate are required for the reasonable development of For further information on the Computer hardware $3,000.00 to present their claims within four land for oil and gas drilling while proposed ordinance please call Capital Outlay months after the date of the fi rst providing adequate health, safety, the Planning and Zoning offi ce at Loan Payment $ 5,000.00 $5,000.00 publication of this Notice or said and general welfare protections for 495-2095 ext. 2. 7/24/13 claims will be forever barred. the citizens of Owyhee County. 7/24,31/13 Claims must be presented to Previously, the Planning and intended sale will be “AS IS and /s/Perry Grant, Owyhee County the undersigned at the address Zoning Commission reviewed NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S “WHERE IS.” Sheriff indicated, and fi led with the Clerk and revised a draft ordinance SALE The vehicle is be sold to the 7/17,24/13 of the Court, Owyhee County at its March 27, 2013 meeting, BE IT KNOW THAT OWYHEE highest bidder at the Sale of the Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy, and again at its April 24, 2013 COUNTY SHERIFF PERRY Owvhee County, in the lobby of NOTICE OF SALE PO Box 128, Murphy, Idaho meeting. The Commission set a GRANT is accepting written bids the Owvhee County Courthouse NOTICE is hereby given that 83650. Telephone number 208- public meeting to hear comments for one1987 Dodge Pickup Dakota, on Thursday, the lst day of the Board of Trustees of Homedale 495-2806. on the proposed ordinance for VIN # IB7EN14C8HS444342; August, 2013 at the hour of Jt. School District #370, Canyon DATED this 28th day of June, May 22, 2013. At the conclusion such vehicle having been 3:00pm, or as soon thereafter as and Owyhee Counties, pursuant 2013 of that meeting, the record was continuously in possession of the the matter can be heard. to Section 33-601, Idaho Code, /s/Rebecca Bennett, 880 South left open for submission of written Owyhee County Sheriff impound Such written bids shall be as amended, has determined that 14th East, Mountain Home, Idaho comments. The ordinance was yard since 2010. addressed to: Owyhee County it is in the best interest of said 83647. Telephone: 208-407- amended based on comments Cash payment, or verifiable Sheriff Perry Grant, P.O. school district to sell the property 0458 received. offi cial bank check in the amount Box 128, Owyhee County as identifi ed below. 7/10,17,24/13 At their June 5, 2013 meeting, of one thousand dollars ($1,000), Courthouse, Murphy, 83650. Description of property to be the Planning and Zoning or greater, shall be made payable Dated this 10th day of July, sold is as follows: 1998 Thomas/ Commission voted unanimously to Owyhee County, Idaho. The 2013. Freightliner Conventional Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 17A Public notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING: NOTICE OF HEARING Proposed Budget of the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY 14) PROPOSED BUDGET City of Grand View, Idaho The Bruneau Fire Protection District will hold a budget hearing on st Notice is hereby given that a public hearing, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-1002, will be held for Thursday, August 1 , 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the fi re hall in Bruneau to consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year from October 1,2013 to September 30,2014.The public discuss the following proposed budget for Oct. 1, 2013 through Sept. hearing will be held at City Hall, 425 Boise Ave, Grand View, Idaho at 6:00 pm on Wednesday August 14, 2013. 30, 2014. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause if any why such budget should or should not be adopted. PROPOSED BUDGET Copies of the proposed City budget in detail are available for current charge per copy at City Hall at Utilities $900.00 425 Boise Ave. in Grand View, ID during regular office hours 9:00 am to 3:30 pm - Monday through Thursday. Telephone 1,300.00 City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodations Maintenance-Bldg./Prop. 200.00 for disabilities to the hearing, please contact City Hall at 834-2700 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. Maintenance-Equipment 1,200.00 The proposed FY 2014 budget is shown below as the FY 2014 proposed expenditures and revenues. Insurance 3,500.00 City of Grand View Expenditures 2012Apprvd Budget 2013 2014 New Equipment 600.00 Account Payable Name: City Exp Apppvd Proposed Administrative Expenses 600.00 City Exp City Exp Miscellaneous 200.00 Administration: $10,784.00 $10,784.00 $13,500.00 Emergency Contingency Fund 55,166.00 Auto - Purchase / Maintenance / Fuel / Oil $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $4,000.00 Total Anticipated Expenses 63,666.00 Backhoe / Mower / Tractor Maintenance $600.00 $600.00 $250.00 Carry-over Monies 55,166.00 Capital Outlay $600.00 $600.00 $15,600.00 Sales Tax Monies Anticipated 4,000.00 City/City Park Maint/Supplies/Repairs/Equip/Tools/Parts $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $1,500.00 Agri. Equip. Property Tax Replacement 304.00 Contingency Fund $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $14,479.22 Total Monies needed from Taxes 2013-2014 4,196.00 Dues $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $500.00 Election Supplies $900.00 $100.00 0 Total Anticipated Income $63,666.00 Engineering / Surveying / Mapping $1,900.00 $1,900.00 $1,000.00 Questions or comments can be directed to the Bruneau Fire Fire Hydrant / Supplies $800.00 $800.00 $500.00 District Commissioners. Grant Projects $149,886.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 Rita Gillespie, Secretary/Treasurer Insurance / Bonds / Workman's Compensation $3,113.00 $3,200.00 0 Bruneau Fire Protection District Miscellaneous Expenses $808.00 $800.00 $1,800.00 7/24/13 Office Supplies / Postage / Safe Dep Box Fee $1,750.00 $1,750.00 $500.00 Petty Cash $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 NOTICE OF SALE of Idaho Code § 42-203A. Any Professional Services: Accounting / Legal (no legal) $1,600.00 $1,600.00 $1,825.00 NOTICE is hereby given that protest against the approval of Publication $1,483.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 the Board of Trustees of Joint this application must be filed Seminars $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 School District No. 365, Owyhee with the Director, Dept. of Water Utilities - Power / Phone / Dumpster Service $3,400.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 & Elmore Counties, pursuant to Resources, Western Region, 2735 Total City Expenditures $185,724.00 $37,234.00 $112,754.22 Section 33-601, Idaho Code, as Airport Way, Boise ID 83705 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 amended, has determined that it is together with a protest fee of City Revenue Funds Approved Budget Apprvd Budget Proposed in the best interest of said school $25.00 for each application on or City Rev City Rev district to sell the property as before 8/5/2013. The protestant City Rental (County Space) $ 1,800.00 identifi ed below. An appraisal of must also send a copy of the City Business Liquor License $1,350.00 $1,350.00 $1,350.00 school property as stated below protest to the applicant. Gem Grant-Goodman Site (CDBGrant in 2012) $152,052.00 $0.00 $50,000.00 has been duly made. GARY SPACKMAN, Interest ( Investment Pool / Bank ) $120.00 $120.00 $25.00 Description of property to Director Miscellaneous Revenue $800.00 $800.00 $1,700.00 be sold is as follows: 1992 7/17,24/13 State Liquor Allotment $6,699.00 $6,336.00 $5,300.00 Bluebird TC 2000 School State Revenue Sharing $10,431.00 $10,977.00 $10,900.00 Bus, Mileage 267,973, VIN # State Sales Tax Revenue $3,656.00 $4,215.00 $3,200.00 1BAAHCSA7NFO50994 County Warrant: Grand View Tax Levy & Ag $7,211.00 $7,430.00 $8,000.00 Said property will be sold by City Revenue $182,319.00 $31,228.00$ 82,275.00 sealed bids only for not less than City Carry Over: FY 2012 C/O FY 2013 C/O FY 2014 C/O the appraised value. Investment Pool 918 $2,679.00 $2,739.00 $2,636.14 Checking $726.00 $3,267.00 $27,843.08 The Board of Trustees reserves Total C/O and Funds $3,405.00 $6,006.00 $30,479.22 the right to reject any or all bids. Total Anticipated City Revenue & C/O $185,724.00 $37,234.00 $112,754.22 Sealed bids will be opened City of Grand View - Street & Road Exp. FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 at the regular board meeting on Account Payable Name: Approved Budget Apprvd Budget Proposed August 15, 2013 at Rimrock Jr.- ST/RD EXP. St & Rd Exp ST/RD Sr. High School, 7 p.m. Any bids Administration - Payroll Reimbursement received after the bid opening will - Wages for Supervisor $3,300.00 $3,300.00 $0.00 not be considered. - Wages for Maint. Assistant $13,500.00 $13,500.00 $13,500.00 The property to be sold may be Auto - Purchase / Maintenance / Fuel / Oil $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $3,790.67 inspected at Rimrock Jr.-Sr. High Backhoe / Mower / Tractor Maintenance $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00 School, by contacting Robert Capital Outlay (LHRIP Grant) $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $110,000.00 Lemieux at Jumbo’s Auto Supply Contingency Fund $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $2,500.00 in Bruneau or John Aquiso at the Miscellaneous Expense $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $5,800.00 School District Offi ce. Professional: Accounting / Legal $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $500.00 JayDene Aquiso, Clerk, Joint When will it Repairs & Maintenance - Streets / Safety $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $500.00 School District No. 365, Owyhee/ Street Signs / Signing $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Elmore Counties, Idaho, P.O. Box be time... to Surveying $500.00 $500.00 $250.00 310, Grand View, ID 83624 Tools & Equipment $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 7/24,31/13 advertise? Utilities: Street Security Lighting $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $36,600.00 $36,600.00 $142,340.67 THE FOLLOWING City of Grand View - Street & Roads Revenue APPLICATION HAS BEEN Account Payable Name: FILED TO APPROPRIATE Don’t wait ‘til FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 THE PUBLIC WATERS OF Approved Budget Appvd Budget Proposed THE STATE OF IDAHO: it’s too late! ST & RD Rev ST & RD Rev ST & RD Rev 2-10496 St & Rd Revenue DALE HURLEY, GAIL HUR - State Highway Users Fund $14,852.00 $15,119.00 $15,000.00 HURLEY, 9048 HWY 78, Idaho Power Franchise $7,435.00 $7,435.00 $5,525.00 MELBA, ID 83641 Interest ( Investment Pool / Bank ) $50.00 $50.00 $25.00 Points of Diversion NWSE Grand View Tax Levy $0.00 $0.00 0 L3(SWSE) S36 T02N R04W LHRIP Grant (resurface streets) $100,000.00 Total St & Rd Revenue $22,337.00 $22,604.00 $120,550.00 OWYHEE County Source St & RD Carry Over: FY 2012 C/O FY 2013 C/O FY 2014 C/O SNAKE RIVER Tributary COLUMBIA RIVER Investment Pool 919 $10,449.00 $10,472.00 $10,492.19 Since 1865 Checking $3,814.00 $3,524.00 $11,298.48 Use: IRRIGATION 03/01 to Total C/O and Funds $14,263.00 $13,996.00 $21,790.67 11/01 0.06 CFS Total Anticipated ST & RD Revenue, C/O $36,600.00 $36,600.00 $142,340.67 Total Diversion: 0.06 CFS City $112,754.22 Date Filed: 5/1/2013 Street & Roads $142,340.67 Total Budget $255,094.89 Place of Use: IRRIGATION The proposed expenditures and revenues for Fiscal Year 2014 have tentatively been approved by the City Council and entered in T02N R04W S36 SESW detail in the Journal of Proceedings. Publication dates for the Notice of Public Hearing are July 17, 2013 and July 24, 20.13 in the L3(SWSE) Owyhee Avalanche, Homedale, Idaho. Total Acres: 2 Teena Lewis, Grand View City Clerk 7/17,24/2013 Permits will be subject to all prior water rights. For additional information concerning the property location, contact Western Region offi ce at (208) 334-2190; or for a full description of the right(s), please see www. idwr.idaho.gov/apps/ExtSearch/ WRFiling.asp. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria Page 18A Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Public AUCTION AUCTION JULY HEAVY notices EQUIPMENT AUCTION INTERNET ONLY BIDDING NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S pay when due, under Note, the to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence SALE monthly payments of $688.42, North 00° 34’ 48” East, 114.42 Auction Begins To Close On the 14th day of November, which includes applicable escrow, feet, to a set 1/2 inch rebar; thence WEDNESDAY JULY 31, 6:00 PM MST 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. due per month for the month of leaving said right-of-way South of this day (recognized local April 1, 2013 and all subsequent 89° 25’ 12” East, 592.82 feet, to a LOCATION OF ITEMS: 20550 N. Whittier Dr. ~ Greenleaf, ID time), in the offi ce of Owyhee monthly payments of principal, set 1/2 inch rebar on the Easterly County Courthouse, 20381 State interest, escrow, late charges line of said West One-Half of For Pictures-More Information Highway 78, Murphy, ID 83650, and any miscellaneous fees the Southwest Quarter of the in the County of Owyhee, State of thereafter. The Principal balance Southwest Quarter; thence along Idaho, TitleOne Corporation, an is $191,384.20, as of June 13, said Easterly line & Bidding Go To: Idaho corporation, as Successor 2013, and the current interest rate South 00° 36’ 10” West, 264.00 Trustee, will sell at public auction is 4.5% per annum, as evidenced feet, to a point on the South line www.pickettauctions.com to the highest bidder, for cash or by First Amendment to Note dated of said Section 10; thence along Preview & Inspection: 7/29-7/31 from 9am to 5pm cashier’s check (cash equivalent), August 27, 2010. All amounts are said South line North 89° 20’ 22” in lawful money of the United now due, together with unpaid West, 619.72 feet, to the POINT *HEAVY EQUIPMENT * TRACTORS * VEHICLES & States, all payable at the time of and accruing taxes, assessments, OF BEGINNING. TRAILERS * FARM MACHINERY sale in compliance with Section trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, PARCEL B: * RV’S & BOATS * ATV’S * SHOP & POWER TOOLS 45-1506(9) Idaho Code, the costs and advances made to A parcel of land in the West One- following described real property, protect the security associated Half of the Southwest Quarter of * FISHING & CAMPING situated in Owyhee County, State with this foreclosure and all are the Southwest Quarter of Section of Idaho, and described as follows accruing until the date of sale, 10, Township 3 North, Range 5 to wit: full satisfaction, or reinstatement West, Boise Meridian, Owyhee See attached exhibit A of the obligation. County, Idaho as follows; The Trustee has no knowledge Therefore, the Beneficiary COMMENCING at the Southwest of a more particular description elects to sell or cause the trust corner of said Section 10, marked Subscribe to and Read of the above referenced real property to be sold to satisfy said with a 1/2 inch rebar, as per corner property, but for purposes of obligation. perpetuation and filing record compliance with Section 60- Dated: July 17, 2013 Instrument No. 242234, Owyhee 113, Idaho Code, the Trustee has TITLEONE County Records; thence along The Avalanche Online! been informed that according CORPORATION Successor the South line of said Section 10 www.theowyheeavalanche.com to the County Assessor’s offi ce, Trustee By: Amy Wilcoxson, South 89° 20’ 22” East, 33.00 feet, the address of 3818 Pioneer Trust Offi cer to the Easterly right-of-way of Road, Homedale, ID 83628, is TitleOne Corporation, 5660 U.S. Highway 95; thence sometimes associated with said E Franklin Rd., Suite 101, North 00° 34’ 48” East, 148.71 real property. Nampa, Idaho 83687. (208) 475- feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar with an Please enter my subscription to the Said sale will be made without 1155. Order No.: 13224973 orange plastic cap marked “TVEI covenant or warranty regarding xxxxx2698/533081 PLS 10782” (hereinafter noted Owyhee Avalanche now! Enclosed is $______title, possession, or encumbrances Exhibit A simply as a “set 5/8 inch rebar”); to satisfy the obligation secured PARCEL A: thence along said right-of-way, NAME______by and pursuant to the power A parcel of land in the West One- South 89° 25’ 12” East, 27.00 feet, of sale conferred in the Deed Half of the Southwest Quarter of to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence ADDRESS______of Trust executed by Taryn A. the Southwest Quarter of Section North 00° 34’ 48” East, 114.42 White, an unmarried person and 10, Township 3 North, Range 5 feet, to a set 1/2 inch rebar, and CITY______Jared B. Seitz, an unmarried West, Boise Meridian, Owyhee the POINT OF BEGINNING; person, as Grantor(s), to County, Idaho as follows: thence TitleOne Corporation, an Idaho COMMENCING at the Southwest continuing North 00° 34’ 48” STATE______ZIP______corporation, as Successor Trustee, corner of said Section 10, marked East, 239.00 feet, to a set 1/2 inch and Idaho Central Credit Union, with a 1/2 inch rebar, as per Corner rebar; thence leaving right-of-way SUBSCRIPTION RATES: as Benefi ciary, recorded February Perpetuation and Filing Record South 89° 25’ 12” East 592.92 Owyhee County...... $31.80 27, 2007, as Instrument No. Instrument No. 242234, Owyhee feet, to a set 1/2 inch rebar on the 259988, in the records of Owyhee County Records; thence along Easterly line of said West One- Canyon, Ada and Malheur Counties...... $37.10 County, Idaho. the South line of said Section 10 Half of the Southwest Quarter Elsewhere ...... $42.40 THE ABOVE GRANTORS South 89° 20’ 22” East, 33.00 feet, of the Southwest Quarter; thence Elsewhere ...... $40.00 ARE NAMED TO COMPLY to the Easterly right-of-way of along said Easterly line Sales Tax included where applicable WITH SECTION (45-1506) U.S. Highway 95 and the POINT South 00° 36’ 10” West, 239.00 (4)(A), IDAHO CODE. NO OF BEGINNING; thence feet, to a set 1/2 inch rebar; REPRESENTATION IS North 00° 34’ 48’ East, 148.71 thence MADE THAT THEY ARE, feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar with an North 89° 25’ 12” West, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY orange plastic cap marked “TVEI 592.82 feet, to the POINT OF P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE , ID 83628 RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PLS 10782” (hereinafter noted BEGINNING. OBLIGATION. simply as a “set 5/8 inch rebar”); 7/24,31;8/7,14/13 The default for which this sale thence along said right-of-way, is to be made is the failure to South 89° 25’ 12” East, 27.00 feet, Tee up more business... Reach 8000 homes in YOUR market! Advertise in The Owyhee Avalanche! 337-4681 • www.theowyheeavalanche.com Local News, Sports, Community & more! Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Page 19A Classifieds Reach 8,000 Readers Every Week in the Owyhee Avalanche )N0RINT/NLINEASLOWASs#ALL OREMAILADSTOJENNIFER OWYHEEAVALANCHECOM

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