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VOL. 29, NO. 29 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2014 Monument fi nally home Owyhee Reservoir dips to fi ve percent vice water users for two years at Reservoir storage four acre-feet per year per user. is at fi ve percent At the same time last year, in early July, the reservoir was at of capacity 30 percent of capacity at 213,644 acre-feet. The Owyhee Reservoir level Normal irrigation season on July 13 had dropped to a slim extends until about mid-Octo- fi ve percent capacity, down four- ber, according to South Board percent from last week’s nine of Control manager Ron Ki- percent. ester. He predicted last week The reservoir storage is cur- that this year’s irrigation sea- rently at 36,947 acre-feet, com- son may come to a close about pared to its full capacity level of 715,000 acre-feet, which will ser- –– See Reservoir, page 5
Areas normally covered in water this time of year at the Owyhee Reservoir are exposed because of low water levels. Photo by Dave Downum Bruneau-Grand View reopens schools; levy election set next month schools. Trustees to look To make the operation of three at confi guration schools viable, the board of trustees has put a supplemental Crew places Austrian Settlement marker at Bette Uda City Park Thursday levy back on the ballot. Joe Demshar, left, helps position the stone commemorating the Austrian Settlement families over The question of a one-year, the hole at Bette Uda City Park in Homedale. John Gibson, center, and his son Trevor, right, help After a legal misstep, trustees $600,000 levy will appear on guide it into place. For more on the monument’s placement, see Page 3. Photo by Karen Bresnahan have reopened the Bruneau-Grand View School District’s elementary –– See Levy, page 5
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Homedale businesses spruce up Air Force destroys grenades found in Bruneau home Two 70-year-old grenades were and apparently had belonged to found in the home of a deceased the deceased woman’s husband, woman last week. Grant said. Owyhee County Sheriff Perry OCSO reservist Rocky Widner, Grant said the World War II-era an Air Force veteran, transported grenades were found by a person the grenades to a location outside cleaning out their sister’s home of Bruneau where an explosive Thursday in Bruneau. ordnance disposal team from The grenades were found in Mountain Home Air Force Base a footlocker in a back bedroom destroyed the weapons. of the house on Benham Avenue — JPB Fair, rodeo parade grand marshal nominees sought Nominations are being accepted welcome as many as we can get,” through Aug. 1 for the Owyhee Green said. County Fair and Rodeo Parade A committee comprised of grand marshal. Green, fair secretary Ginger Parade coordinator Jolyn Green Loucks and some fair board said anyone can nominate a grand members will make the final marshal candidate. selection on a grand marshal Nomination forms can be found for the Saturday, Aug. 9 parade in the fair book, which is available through downtown Homedale. for free at The Owyhee Avalanche The theme of this year’s parade offi ce in Homedale. Green said a is “Sew It, Grow It, Show It.” letter extolling the virtues of the Green said there are no particular nominee is another step in the color themes required. nomination process. For information on the parade, “We have two so far and call Green at (208) 318-3982.
Neighbors slap on fresh paint Sunday is Fair and Above: Margie Isaguirre, right, looks on approvingly as painters touch up the Homedale Rodeo Queen deadline Realty sign in front of the offi ce Applications for the Owyhee Prizes awarded include queen, on East Idaho Avenue. County Fair and Rodeo Queen fi rst runner-up, second runner- Left: Eric Roesberry, contest must be received by up, Miss Congeniality and owner of the Frosty Palace in Sunday. Horsemanship. Homedale, shows off the new Mail applications to queen The queen will be crowned red and white paint he and coordinator Debbie Shearn at during the Friday night some friends put on the East 16308 Farmway Road, Caldwell, performance of the 2014 Owyhee Idaho Avenue building. ID 83607. County Rodeo, which takes place Photos by Karen Call Shearn at (208) 455-7917 on Aug. 8. Bresnahan for more information. Her fi rst offi cial appearance The contest is open to unmarried after coronation is the parade women ages 16-23 who have lived through downtown Homedale on in Idaho during the past year. Saturday, Aug. 9. Marsing Location Only The competition will take Nampa resident Miranda place during the Aug. 4-9 fair Wilkins is the reigning Owyhee :0DLQ in Homedale. Entrants will County Fair and Rodeo Queen, Hours: 0RQ6DW DP SP be judged on horsemanship, and she will help crown her 6XQGD\ DP SP personality and appearance. successor next month. %UHDNIDVW6HUYHG$OO'D\
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Honoring Gov. John Evans Flags at Homedale City Hall and other government building were fl own at half-staff after former Gov. John Evans died on July 8 at the age of 89. Photo by Jon P. Brown BLM, state land fi re restrictions begin today Fires are prohibited on public building or designated recreation lands in Owyhee County, and the site or while the person is stopped Idaho Transportation Department within an area at least three feet in also is cautioning motorists to diameter that is barren or cleared avoid dry, grassy areas on the side of fl ammable materials. of the road. Exceptions include propane Stage 1 fi re restrictions on all campfi res, which may be used in an Bureau of Land Management area cleared of fl ammable material; Thick, black smoke billows from a hay chopper Sunday evening as Homedale volunteer fi refi ghters begin and Idaho Department of Lands people with written permits that to spray water on the fully engulfed machinery. acreage in Owyhee County began allows an otherwise prohibited act today and will remain in effect or people authorized to conduct until further notice. activities in the designated area; Sunday fi re destroys hay chopper The restrictions are in place and any federal, state or local had caught fi re, and the machine but he is not certain. to decrease the chance of offi cers of an organized rescue or Loss estimated was fully engulfed when fi remen The cause of the fi re has not yet preventable fi res, according to a firefighting agency performing at nearly $500K arrived on the scene. been pinpointed, but temperatures press release. offi cial duties. There were no injuries reported in the Homedale area soared over Stage 1 fi re restrictions prohibit ITD warned motorists against The Homedale Fire Department at the scene. 100 degrees all weekend. campfi res and stove fi res except situations that could put the hot and Owyhee County Sheriff’s “We had just fi nished chopping within a designated recreation tailpipes and undercarriages of Offi ce responded to an equipment the fi eld, and about a half an hour site. Smoking is prohibited except their vehicles in contact with dry fi re in a fi eld located South of later we saw the smoke,” Indart within an enclosed vehicle, weeds and grass. Nielsen Lane outside Homedale said. Correction on Sunday evening. As far as a specifi c cause, Indart In a July 9 article on the A Krone fi eld chopper was said it was “hard to tell because it name change of the Conner totally destroyed in the fi re, which was so burned up.” Landa Memorial Coed Softball took place about 7 p.m. Owner He said it may have been Tournament, an email from Daniel John Indart said the equipment is caused by a combination of the Miller’s family should have been P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE, ID 83628 valued at $490,000. hot weather, and friction, or attributed to both his parents, PHONE 208 / 337-4681 • FAX 208 / 337-4867 The engine of the hay chopper maybe a bearing was going out, Benita and Bruce Miller. www.theowyheeavalanche.com U.S.P.S. NO. 416-340 Copyright 2014–– ISSN #8750-6823 LARRY’S JOE E. AMAN, publisher E-mail: [email protected] JON P. BROWN, managing editor 6SRUWLQJ*RRGV E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 102 KAREN BRESNAHAN, reporter and photographer July E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 103 JENNIFER STUTHEIT, offi ce E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 101 ROBERT AMAN, com po si tion E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 105
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([FOXGLQJVRPHÀUHDUPV &DVHVRI$PPR Letters to the editor 2)) STOREWIDE Friday noon the week prior to publication (Limit 300 words, signed, with day phone number.) QG6W6RXWKɞ1DPSD,GDKR ɞZZZODUU\VVJFRP Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 5 Men sentenced to prison for drunk driving defendants are sent to a special- 2013 by Owyhee County Sheriff’s County Jail, and Grober sus- Magistrate imposes sentencing ized facility for anywhere from Deputy Terry McGrew. He was also pended the balance of a six-month for two other DUI convictions 90 to 270 days for assessment and charged with speeding and failure sentence. education. Successful completion to provide insurance, for which he Camargo-Estrella must also A Wilder man could face up to County. Nye suspended Villan- leads to probation, according to was fi ned $286.50 in August. serve 16 hours of community seven years in prison after he tried ueva’s driver’s license for three the Idaho Department of Correc- The arrest came one year and service and complete 30 hours in to elude law enforcement after years and ordered the man to pay tion website six days after Deputy Karl Kings- an alcohol treatment program. being pulled over on suspicion of $585.50 in fi nes and court costs. In addition to the felonies, Vil- ton arrested Smith. The man was also fi ned $152.50 drunk driving. For trying to elude Arnold, Vil- lanueva was fi ned for misdemean- The Idaho courts repository for a misdemeanor for attempting Abel Villanueva Jr. lanueva was sentenced ors of having an open containing shows that Smith has been con- to elude Homedale Police Chief was placed in a rider to two to five years of alcohol in the vehicle, failure victed of DUI in Owyhee County Jeff Eidemiller during the traffi c program following his penitentiary time and to provide proof of insurance and three times since 1998. He also stop. sentencing before Third had his driver’s license driving without privileges. has drunk driving convictions in • Kevin Thomas Parker District Judge Christo- suspended two years. He • Charles Wayne Smith Canyon County (2007) and Ada — The Marsing resident was pher S. Nye on June 27 also must pay $240.50 — Nye sentenced the 63-year-old County (2000). ordered to spend eight days in jail in Murphy. in costs. Marsing man to up to six years in • Jose Lorenzo Camargo- when Grober imposed sentencing The 33-year-old Vil- The driver’s license prison June 27 after his fi fth DUI Estrella — The Homedale resi- on June 2. lanueva was sentenced suspensions are con- conviction since 1998. dent was sentenced June 18 by Parker’s driving privileges on felonies of driving current, meaning Vil- Smith’s driving privileges were Magistrate Judge Dan C. Grober were suspended for a year and he under the infl uence and lanueva will be without suspended for a year and he was for misdemeanor DUI. was put on two years probation. attempting to elude Abel Villanueva driving privileges for placed on three years’ supervised Grober suspended the defen- He received credit for two days Homedale Police Offi cer Andrew three years. probation. dant’s driver’s license for six spent behind bars, and Grober Arnold on Nov. 3. The prison sentences would run Nye also imposed a 180-day months and ordered him to serve suspended the remainder of a one- Villanueva faces two to seven concurrent if Villanueva doesn’t discretionary jail term and ordered two years probation as well as pay year jail term. Parker must also years in state prison for the DUI, complete a rehabilitation program Smith to pay $585.50 in fi nes and $816 in fi nes and fees. pay $750 in fi nes and fees. which is his second conviction to the satisfaction of the court. costs. Camargo-Estrella was credited Kingston arrested Parker on after a 2012 disposition in Canyon Through Idaho’s rider program, Smith was arrested on July 14, for nine days served in Owyhee Jan. 3 From page 1 √ Reservoir: Silt remains a problem for South Board of Control offi cials mid-August. joint board will meet on Tuesday to those who need it,” he said. meeting was silt, which has been One solution to the problem “We’re just trying to deliver in Nyssa, Ore. The reservoir is reducing by an ongoing problem on acreages is for producers to put in ponds the 1.7 acre-foot allotment that “The farmers have been great 1,700 acre-feet of water per day, overseen by the South Board. to allow the silt to settle before has been set, and it’s going to be about trying to conserve and he said. “The silt problem in the area run-off re-enters the irrigation harder and harder to do that,” Ki- making the most of what they Last year, when the irrigation has gone from bad to worse, and system, he said. ester said. had,” Kiester said. season ended, there remained we need to get control of it by “We have to keep the silt out of “We’re going to push it as far During the next couple of about 15,000 acre-feet in the res- next season,” Kiester said. the irrigation system, so we want as we can with what we’ve got, weeks, as head pressure from the ervoir. This year, Kiester said they An increased amount of time people to take responsibility,” and try and equal it out for those reservoir is reduced, the produc- may only have about 8,000 acre- and money has been spent this he said. “If someone sees silt in who have water left. We know ers will be on gravity fl ow, he feet when the water is shut off. year cleaning silt out the irriga- their run-off, they need to put in we are going to get to August, said. Water usage at the end of June tion system, Kiester said, but he a pond.” but there is no set date for the Keister told irrigation direc- was estimated to average 1.31 did not have an exact fi gure on South Board director Dennis shutoff,” he said. tors in a July 8 meeting that af- acre-feet in the Gem and Rid- how much has been spent. Turner said at the meeting “We Any decision on a shutoff date ter Aug. 1, the amount of water geview districts that are com- A “big factor” in creating the all are paying the cost of the silt” will be made by the joint board available will be much less. bined under the South Board of silt problem has been the increase that goes into the irrigation sys- of the Owyhee Irrigation District “Come the fi rst of August, it’s Control. in row crops that use gravity irri- tem. and the South Board, he said. The gonna be tough to get water out Another topic of at last week’s gation, especially corn, he said. —KB √ Levy: District to seek one-year supplemental levy to get through ’14-15 the Aug. 26 ballot, district budget will have to be reopened the district’s intention to close update the requirement to seek the ballot for the next scheduled superintendent Dennis Wilson to reconcile the continuation of schools, even though the public a school discontinuance ballot election after a decision is made. confi rmed last week. the three-school system, Wilson was well aware of the situation, question. For example, if a closure vote was Bruneau and Grand View said. Wilson said. “That was an election law taken in December, the election Elementary schools were reopened The district still plans to look “Our attorney said (the misstep) that wasn’t revised when on the question would take place during a July 2 meeting, but at consolidation for the 2015-16 could lead to an injunction, and the Legislature consolidated in March. Wilson said trustees still have school year, he said. we would have to open the schools elections,” Wilson said. Wilson said the change in the to determine what the student The retreat from consolidation anyway,” Wilson said. The board’s proposed resolution law would force school districts population configuration will was triggered partly because Because of recent developments, also seeks to change the outdated to look at the timing of decisions, look like between the two primary the district learned of patrons’ the school board will be busy mandate of only fi ve petitioners too. schools and Rimrock Jr.-Sr. High intentions to seek a special during its annual reorganization because of its disproportion to Wilson also explained an open School. election under Idaho Code 33- meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. the population of most school meeting violation resolution that The consolidation had moved 511(3)(a)(ii). The statute requires Thursday at Rimrock. districts in the state. the board adopted during a special all educational and administrative an election on the discontinuance In addition to electing a chair The resolution also addresses meeting last month. operations to the high school question if five patrons sign a and vice-chair for the 2014-15 the timeline on when the petition Wilson said that the violation outside Bruneau. The district petition. year, the board will address the can be fi led. occurred when, immediately offi ce remains shuttered. “In the meantime, we got a confi guration question. Currently, patrons have until after a previous meeting was Wilson said the one-year letter from our attorney that said “All three schools will be open, Aug. 1 to petition the district for adjourned, patrons approached supplemental levy, which is half our action item saying we were but the board will determine an Aug. 26 election. three school board members of the two-year, $1.2 million closing schools was not properly which grades will be at what But Wilson said because most about the consolidation. Because proposal that patrons voted down worded, so the action to close schools,” Wilson said. districts begin school before the three members involved in the twice earlier this year, is designed the schools was null and void,” Wilson said the board also will election date, the consolidation after-meeting discussion, a to get the district through the Wilson said. consider a resolution directing the vote could force a diffi cult change quorum existed, triggering the 2014-15 school year. The closure notice violated Idaho School Board Association of course after schools have been violation. Regardless of the outcome of Idaho Code 33-511(3)(a)(i) to ask the Idaho Legislature to closed. The resolution calls for the August election, the school because it didn’t explicitly state amend Idaho Code 33-511 to language placing the question on — JPB Page 6 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Pioneer Day car show, Birthdays breakfast scheduled Homedale’s LDS church will All years, makes and models hold a free breakfast and car of cars are welcome in the show, show as part of its Pioneer Day registration for which begins at celebration. 7:15 a.m. The pancake breakfast and car Trophies available in the car show will be held on Saturday, show include People’s Choice, July 26 at the Church of Jesus Best Custom, Best Classic, Best Christ of Latter-day Saints, 708 Restored, Best Paint, Best Engine, W. Idaho Ave., in Homedale. Best Late Model and Judge’s The event will run from 8 a.m. Choice. to 1 p.m. Breakfast will be served from Pioneer displays will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or until the food Dot and Frankie Garrett available to view, and there will is gone. be an open house in the chapel. For more information, call Frankie, Dot Garrett to celebrate 90th birthdays All activities are free. Craig at (909) 240-3767. The 90th birthdays for husband Frankie was born on June 29, great-grandchildren with another and wife Frankie and Dot Gar- 1924, and Dot was born on Aug. one on the way. rett will be celebrated later this 2, 1924. Since moving from Washington Death notices month. The couple were high school state in 1955, they have farmed An open house will take place sweethearts and graduated to- and ranched in the Central Cove FRANCIS ALLEN CONNER, 72, of Homedale, died Thursday, July from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun- gether from WaHi High School in location, east of Homedale. 10, 2014, at a Homedale care facility of natural causes. Arrangements day, July 27, 2014 at the Garrett Walla Walla, Wash., in 1942. Frankie and Dot like to say they are under the care of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale. (208) 337- Ranches Warehouse on Homedale The couple were married in have enjoyed a long and “fruitful” 3252 Road, east of Homedale in Can- 1948 and in November will cel- life together. yon County. ebrate 66 years of marriage. Light refreshments will be CAROLINE (CAROLYN) MARIE HALL, 69, of Homedale, All family and friends are They have two sons, Gary and served at the open house. The died Sunday, June 6, 2014. Arrangements are under the direction of welcome. Gregg, six grandchildren, and 12 family asks for no gifts. the Cremation Society of Idaho.
JOHN JAMES “JACK” MONROE, 63, of Marsing, died Saturday, July 12, 2014, at home. Arrangements are under the direction of the Grand View Library Story Time Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. (208) 442-8171
RUTH LYNN CRAMER WOOD, 89, who taught in Homedale to hold potluck in park slated for for a year, died Thursday, June 26, 2014. A memorial service was held “We will be having our raffl e Saturday, July 12 at Nampa First Church of the Nazarene. Friends of Library drawing at that time, as well as Homedale group forming other activities designed to encour- age community involvement in “Mr. Gumpy’s Outing” is the Grand View community and the featured book Friday for The Eastern Owyhee County Homedale Public Library’s Story Senior menus Library is sponsoring a its library,” Gray said. There will be door prizes, fun Time for preschoolers. Homedale Senior Center community potluck, which will The event begins at 10:15 a.m. take place on Tuesday, July 29 and games for adults and children. July 16: Tuna salad, carrot salad, lettuce & tomatoes, bread - milk at the library, 125 W. Owyhee from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Awards will be handed out for the July 17: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes/gravy, Peas & carrots, bread Ave. The potluck will be held at end of the library’s summer read- – milk The book by John Burningham Centennial Park in Grand View. ing program. July 22: Pasta primavera, bread – milk tells the story of Mr. Gumpy, who Everyone in the community is Information will also be avail- July 23: Baked fi sh, potatoes, broccoli, bread – milk able about the “Friends of the takes a boat trip on the river but invited to “show off their cooking is soon asked to be joined by skills by bringing a favorite dish Library” group that is forming to Rimrock Senior Center support the library. All staff and children and farm animals who to share,” library director Tammy see his enjoyment. Mr. Gumpy July 17: Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, corn, tossed salad, rhubarb Gray said. board members will be available crisp, wheat roll at the dinner to discuss any topic agrees, thinking nothing could The library will provide soda, go wrong with a goat, calf, sheep, July 22: Hot chicken noodle, salad, sweet potato fries, mixed fruit, water, plates, napkins and table about the library. cookie —KB chickens, pig, dog, cat, rabbit and service for the event. children in the boat. In addition to the story, there will be singing, crafts and snacks. Buy Your Feed Sale to help Rhodes family For more information, call the Fundraising to help the family 78 five miles from downtown library at 337-4228. Factory Direct of a Marsing boy battling leukemia Marsing. The library is open from 1 p.m. continues. Raffl e tickets will be sold, too. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and A benefit yard sale for the To donate items for the yard Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. & Save Money! Connor Rhodes family will be held sale or for more information, on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday contact Mica Wilson at mica@ p.m. on Friday and from 1 p.m. to If you can raise it, we can feed it. at Fox Canyon Vineyards, which foxcanyonvineyards.com or (208) 4 p.m. on Saturday. is located on Idaho highway 896-4851. Dr. Jim Z’s full line of livestock feeds are all-natural and hand- crafted with the highest-quality ingredients available. With over 80 years of experience in formulating and mixing feeds, all of our C of I Dean’s protein, vitamin, and mineral-fortified feeds are designed with WILDER LIBRARY your livestock’s needs in mind. Our feeds are free of meat and SUMMER READING List released bone meal, pesticides, antibiotics, and urea. We manufacture the Three local students have been finest State Fair feeds available with the ribbons to prove it! WAS A SUCCESS! named to the spring Dean’s List To better serve the needs of our customers we are The Wilder Library District had 109 children sign up for our an- at The College of Idaho. NOW OPEN FRIDAYS! nual Summer Reading Program in June. The kids did a great job Homedale — Elizabeth Albor reading and were able to earn prizes and attend weekly programs. Marsing — Katy Lootens OPEN TO THE PUBLIC They enjoyed this year’s theme, “Fizz, Boom, Read” and were able Wilder — Deena Emry, who Monday-Thursday, 7–6 to do fun science experiments and build many things like robots. graduated from Homedale High Friday, 7–5 The library would like to thank parents and volunteers School Check us who help each week. A special thanks to those who helped donate To qualify for the Dean’s List at out online at prizes. Many of the children’s books for summer reading had been the Caldwell liberal arts college, MeridianMill.com purchase from a grant from Caldwell Community Foundation. students must completed at least Everyone did a great job in promoting literacy and making this a nine graded credits and achieve successful reading program! at grade-point average of 3.75 888-4477 đ 611 N. MAIN ST., MERIDIAN or higher. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 7
Outpost Day stagecoach hold-up Owyhee The stage driver gives his perspective Then & Now on the events of that day 25 years ago Recent revelations on the last stage holdup in the Owyhees was of special interest to me. I was the driver holding the ribbons with a full load of passengers, so I have a different perspective. Frank Swisher, an old timer, commented, “The good Lord protects fools, drunks, and idiots.” I don’t know how qualified the errant “hold ups” were, but from my standpoint more than luck was riding with us. Since early childhood I wanted to be a stage driver. To have had the opportunity to do so long after the last “knights of the whip” had crossed over the great stage road was an opportunity likely never to be repeated. barrel coach gun. It was Al Allison. He grabbed the highwaymen, like Black Bart, were The road was smooth and level. Gravel was fl ying back into our off-leader’s bridle and pulled up lucky, “very lucky” that a 10-gauge A good road with a good team faces. My wife, Linda, was sitting his horse, slowing the team. When shotgun didn’t play a part. … what could be better? I heard behind me. George’s son, David, the leaders slowed, the off-swing I learned a lesson from the “hold- shooting. Was it the sound of a sat between George and I. George horse got his foot over the leader’s up.” I replaced the standard snaffl e starting gun or panic? My team, couldn’t get a clear shot, and I single tree and fell on his side. His bits with military artillery bits. They former standard bred racehorses, believe to this day had he had a being drug, Al’s efforts and the have a solid bar mouthpiece and leapt forward … taking the bits clear shot he would have fi red. I brake brought the team to a stop. curb chains, which allow for more in their mouths … I couldn’t pull set the brake, but it didn’t help and We got the horse up. He wasn’t hurt control. Under the circumstances, them up. A glance to the right, the turn was just ahead. The team and continued on to Outpost Day though, with a panicked team I I saw a rider fi ring a pistol on a was going even faster. I knew the at Murphy. don’t know if I could have stopped palomino horse with a yellow leaders would jump the cattle guard Heroes of the day were Al them. I don’t want to try it again to slicker popping behind, headed and the remaining four would pile Allison, who badly strained his fi nd out either. straight for us. He couldn’t stop up, wrecking the coach and all arm pulling up the leader, and his his horse. It looked like he threw aboard. The only chance would be horse, which out-ran the team, — Local historian, author the pistol in the air and grabbed the to turn the team 90 degrees to the losing three shoes, stopping it. and rancher Mike Hanley lives reins. With the attack re-enactment right at the cattle guard and brake, Like Joe Aman and the Silver in Jordan Valley. Excerpts in turned “instantly” to reality, my causing the top-heavy coach to City Kid, I’ve thought about the this column come from his No. 1 concern wasn’t the runaway slide sideways lining up with the hold-up many times. As time passes, various books, which are on team but the cattle guard around team. At the last moment, let off the more comes out, but for myself I’ll sale at The Owyhee Avalanche the bend. brake and turn up the hill alongside leave reminiscing to others. Calls offi ce in Homedale. Visit www. Shotgun guard, George Reed, the fence. from postal inspectors and FBI owyheeavalanche.com for a list charged with protecting the U.S. At the fi rst sign of trouble, the the next morning drove home the of available titles, including mail and bullion from the Delamar mule carrying the outrider in front seriousness of the incident. Hanley’s Owyhee Graffi ti, Mine, took his responsibility spooked, jumped the borrow pit My ancestor, longtime driver Sagebrush & Axle Grease (with seriously. To back up his and ran over the ridge. From the Tom Burnett, had the distinction Omer Stanford), Tales of the responsibility, George was armed corner of my eye, I saw a horse of being stopped by the famous I.O.N. Country and Journal of with a very real 10-gauge, double- come up alongside at a dead run. stage robber Black Bart. My Michael F. Hanley IV.
Calendar Today Adult game night Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228, afternoons Monday Grand View Chamber of Commerce meeting 7 p.m., $1 cover, Rimrock Senior and Community through Saturday 5:30 p.m., Grand View Firehouse, 720 Roosevelt St. Center, 525 Main St., Grand View. (208) 834-2808 Saturday, July 26 Thursday Monday Pioneer Day Celebration Senior center exercise class Board of County Commissioners meeting 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., car show, pancake breakfast, LDS 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy. church, 708 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (909) 240-3767 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association annual meeting Lizard Butte Library board meeting 9 a.m., Silver City Schoolhouse, Silver City 4 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave. W., Tuesday Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association dinner Marsing. (208) 896-4690 Senior center exercise class 6 p.m., $12 adults, $5 ages 11 and younger, Silver 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 City Friday W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association dance Story Time Thursday, July 24 9 p.m., $7 per person, $12 per couple, Silver City 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Owyhee Senior center exercise class Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 Monday, July 28 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Board of County Commissioners meeting Saturday Blood pressure clinic 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy. Senior center fundraiser breakfast 10 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., $6, Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Idaho Ave., Homedale. 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Christoffersen’s skepticism gave money to pay the $650 fee as long warning signs that could prevent unfulfi lled last year, but the city — JPB way to enthusiasm during a as invitations would be extended some of the town’s youth from Open 7:30 am - 6 pm recent Association of Idaho Cities to other agencies. falling victim to substance abuse. Monday - Friday The mayor said Galloway showed “If we can get our whole staff on 8 am - 5 pm Saturday conference. & Lumber The fi rst-term chief executive attendees the warning signs of board, and they recognize one kid A S & Supply 337-5588 wasn’t sure if attending the June people who are abusing drugs and who is in trouble, it’ll be well worth 328 Hwy 95 in Homedale 18-20 conference in Boise was alcohol. He also alerted offi cials it,” Christoffersen said. a good use of his time, until he in the room about Krokodil, a new 4-H & FFA Kids, walked into a seminar conducted dangerous, heroin-like drug that’s SRO grant submitted Bring in your Record Books for by Boise Police Offi cer Jermaine making its way into the Treasure Eidemiller has submitted Galloway (aka “Tall Cop”). Valley as well as other insidious paperwork to the U.S. Department 10% Discount off Show Feeds in stock! Galloway, who stands 6 feet, 9 aspects of drugs in our culture. of Justice seeking a COPS grant Feed & Supplies! inches, led a workshop dealing with “I didn’t know that there were to fund the school resource offi cer Pellets drug and alcohol abuse and how 15 brands of clothing that are program for three years beginning & Seasoning GOT FLIES? In Stock! offi cials can identify the warning connected to drugs,” Christoffersen in Fiscal Year 2016. signs in their communities. said. The grant, which was written We have bug control Christoffersen told the City The mayor said he’d like to see with the help of Western Alliance Sprays, Traps, Council last Wednesday that he Homedale’s school resource offi cer for Economic Development would like to see all municipal attend the class and added that it executive director Tina Wilson, Masks & More employees — and others — take would be benefi cial if other school would provide 75 percent of the Homedale council wants senior center NO SALES TAX TO OREGON CUSTOMERS crosswalk in by fair 2014 Chevy Impala LS Sedan The City of Homedale is offi - Hulse’s presentation included SAVE $1,492 cially backing the idea of a cross- an anecdote about an elderly Nicely equipped, 6 spd. automatic. walk near the senior center. woman with bad knees forced Stk. #254505 MSRP ...... $27,670 During its meeting last Wednes- to stand for fi ve minutes on the Factory Rebate ...... — $1,000 day, the city council agreed with south side of the street until traffi c Hanigan Discount ...... — $492 Homedale Senior Center member cleared for her to cross. $ Bob Hulse that a crosswalk is He presented the city council Sale Price 26,178 needed in the vicinity of the build- with a petition signed by 56 se- ing at 224 W. Idaho Ave. nior center members, and in an 2014 Chevy Camaro 2LS Coupe SAVE “Anything we can do to help the attempt to show the vibrancy of Nicely equipped, 3.6L V6, 6 spd automatic $2,832 seniors is a good thing,” Council- the center, added that many of the transmission, navigation. Stk. #306927 man Steve Atkins said. signers came to Homedale from MSRP ...... $25,750 Factory Rebate ...... — $2,000 The council authorized Police their homes in Parma, Caldwell Hanigan Discount ...... — $832 Chief Jeff Eidemiller to draft a and Wilder. $ letter of recommendation to the “They come because our senior Sale Price 22,918 Idaho Transportation Depart- center is one of the best in the val- ment. ley,” Hulse said. 2014 Buick Enclave FWD Leather group, power sunroof with 2nd row SAVE ITD has to be involved because The crosswalk could be in $4,498 Idaho Avenue is a state highway place in a matter of weeks, if of- skylight, navigation, 3rd row seating. Very nicely equipped! Stk. #141236 (Idaho 19). City attorney Paul J. fi cials have their way. Eidemiller MSRP ...... $46,275 0% OAC Fitzer said the city has to make the planned to ship the request letter Factory Rebate ...... — $3,000 x 72 mos formal request for the crosswalk. off to ITD the day after the council Hanigan Discount ...... — $1,498 $ If ITD signs off, the crosswalk meeting. Sale Price 41,777 would be placed at 3rd Street West “It would be nice to have it In lieu of Factory Rebate. rather than the middle of the block done before fair week,” Eidemi- 2013 GMC Terrain Denali AWD to meet with the entrance of the ller said. SAVE Voice activated radio controls, sunroof, leather/heated $6,442 senior center. The senior center is a major seats, trailering package. 3.6L V6, lane departure Eidemiller said a crosswalk at gathering place in the mornings warning, forward collision. Stk. #357950 MSRP ...... $40,400 the intersection is safer because throughout fair week because of Factory Rebate ...... — $3,000 Best the volume of vehicles parked on the organization’s fundraising Hanigan Discount ...... — $3,442 Buy either side of West Idaho Avenue Buckaroo Breakfast. $ Sale Price 33,958 during lunchtime at the senior Hulse also suggested that pe- center would obscure pedestri- destrian crossing markings such 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 ans from the vision of passing as those on the double-yellow Crew Cab, LT, 5.3L V8 Ecotec3, 6 spd. automatic motorists. line throughout Marsing on Main transmission, auto locking rear differential, trailer Because of the city’s Local Street would be an added mea- equipment pkg. power bucket seats. Stk. #278583 Improvement District project sure. MSRP ...... $44,175 from a few years ago, there are Eidemiller mentioned that Factory Rebate ...... — $2,000 SAVE Hanigan Discount ...... — $2,391 $4,391 also Americans with Disabilities crossing fl ags such as those at $ Act-compliant ramps at the in- the Marsing intersection of Main Sale Price 39,784 tersection, which provides easier Street and 8th Avenue West would traveling for people with wheel- also be handy. chairs and walkers. The chief pointed out that Serving Our Community Since 1925 Mayor Gheen Christoffersen, grant money is available to install www.haniganchevrolet.com who said a crosswalk on the west lighted signs marking the cross- (208) 642-3348 side of town was a long time com- walk, such as the signs placed ing, also suggested the city paint a near Homedale High School on 915 South Main Street, Payette, Idaho rd Toll Free 1-800-553-1265 crosswalk across 3 Street West to East Idaho Avenue. All prices net of all rebates and incentives. Subject to prior sale. 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Stories and photos by Karen Bresnahan Abigail Henry, age 9, Owyhee Silver Spurs Abigail “Abbey” Henry just turned 10 years old. She are growing. Abbey is caring for a ewe named Elsa, and is the daughter of Isaac and Camille Henry of Marsing. a ram named Olaf. She has two brothers, Kaden, 14, and Luke, 7. The She does not hesitate to say that her favorite part of family moved from Homedale out to the Marsing area being in 4-H is “just taking care of the sheep.” six years ago. Abbey said it’s fun to care for the animals, except for Abbey is the fi rst child in the family to join 4-H. She the constant noise of them “baaing over and over again” joined the Owyhee Silver Spurs in February and says that which can be “a little annoying” until they are fed. joining 4-H was hers as well as her mother’s decision. Once a month, she goes to club leader Ginger Loucks’ Abbey is interested in learning about sheep, so she house where all the children take their animals and has chosen to do a sheep project for the Owyhee County exercise them. Fair. She spends time with her sheep every day and is She has gone to monthly meetings, has sold raffl e looking forward to the Owyhee County Fair, where she tickets and listened to demonstrations and learned how will show Elsa. to keep a record book. She recently made a poster and Abbey’s family lives in Marsing, but she attends gave her fi rst demonstration to the club on Sunday, July school in Homedale, where she will be a fi fth-grader 13, at the Lizard Butte Library. at Homedale Middle School next year. Her other The Henry family purchased two sheep about two activities and interests are volleyball, tennis, dance and months ago, and they all are amazed at how quickly they swimming. Abigail “Abbey” Henry and one of her sheep, “Olaf.” Carlie Purdom, age 17, Dust Devils 4-H Carlie Purdom, 17, of A 4-H highlight for her was Homedale, is a member of the winning the 2012 Owyhee County Dust Devils 4-H Club. She is the Fair horse show girls’ sportsman- daughter of Steve and Tina Pur- ship award buckle. dom and has one brother, Kyle, “It means a lot to me to fi nd 20, who is an engineering student out that I have helped others,” at Boise State University. she said. Carlie will be a senior at She appreciates the person- Homedale High School next year. alities of her horses. She rode her She began 4-H at the age of 4, and fi rst horse “Ace” for about fi ve knew without a doubt she wanted years, then last year she got a new to do a horse project. Today, her horse that was “fairly green.” His horse project has blossomed into name is “TJ,” and he is “so sweet, a passion. She has been in 4-H for but has a lot of quirks. He’s smart, 13 years, done countless demon- but stubborn, but he did well last strations and competitions, win- year,” she said. ning numerous 4-H awards. Belonging to 4-H is “a lot of She has competed in dog, swine work,” Carlie said. She would and horse projects. encourage kids to “stick with it” “I’ve always loved animals and and put their time in. “You really especially horses,” she said. “I get out of it what you put into it,” have so much fun working with she said. Carlie Purdom of Homedale poses with her horse “TJ” at the family home. them because I feel like they can Tina Purdom says she is very teach me almost as much as I can proud of the way her daughter teach them.” has handled herself. “She wins a 4-H has been a large part of lot, but she is very humble about Carlie’s life, and she values it it, and always gets excited when because “the benefi ts are limit- others win too,” Tina said. less.” “4-H is extremely important, “It has done a lot for me,” she especially for learning sportsman- said. “It’s taught me how to work ship. I don’t know of anything with a horse, to prepare for demos better for kids growing up.” and shows and judging, and how Tina said it has benefi ted her to grow as a rider.” daughter greatly because it has Carlie says she feels thankful taught her responsibility, horse- for all the knowledge she has handling, public speaking, record- gained about horses by participat- keeping, leadership and the im- ing in 4-H, and for learning how portance of community service. to be a leader. Some of Carlie’s awards in- Leadership and record-keeping clude: many fi rst places in county are the most valuable things she horse judging and demonstrations; has learned. all-around grand champion horse 4-H has been a good thing to buckle for eight years; overall be involved with because it is a grand champion showman for group effort, she said. “I always horse, eight years; small animal had someone to look up to, and (dog) grand champion showman now I can be a role model for three years; and seventh- and other kids.” ninth-place showings at state Her favorite thing about 4-H is horse judging. “working with my horses, train- Carlie is also active in volley- ing them, and watching them ball and basketball at school, and succeed.” competes in rodeo barrel racing. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 11 Murphy Flat Road residents press, county responds through them. Sheriff’s offi ce prepared to write Baker pressed the commissioners for an answer on when the road citations for water on the road department would do something After years of frustration, Commissioner Kelly Aberasturi about the road conditions. residents on a stretch of Murphy said several statutes are in place Rittenhouse said the riprap Flat Road may fi nally be on the to prevent situations like this, installed the day of the meeting road to relief from poor driving including prohibitions against would temporarily help with conditions. farming to the roadway and drainage, but that no long-term An Owyhee County Road putting water on the roadway. solution could be worked on until District 1 crew last week poured Aberasturi said farmers are the roadway was dry. riprap in large potholes and required to manage run-off water, The culverts, purchased by installed 12-inch culvert on a too, perhaps by capturing it in Murphy Land Co., had set on section of the road near Idaho settling ponds. The catch there, the side of the road uninstalled highway 78, but some say that the commissioner said, is once before last week’s meeting. Late solves only part of the problem the water leaves the property, the Thursday night, Baker reported that has inconvenienced residents farmer isn’t responsible. that the county road crew had and motorists for three years. The commissioners said completed installation of the Ann Baker, her husband Craig enforcement comes down to the culverts and had hauled gravel and fellow rancher Ed Olson sheriff’s offi ce and the prosecuting in. voiced concerns about the road attorney. Four days earlier, Rittenhouse southeast of Murphy during a Baker said that she has contacted said the road crew hadn’t had July 7 meeting with the Board the sheriff’s office three times time to install the pipe because of County Commissioners and about water on the roadway. workers are concentrating on a Road District 1 manager Phil On Monday, Sheriff Perry large-scale chip-sealing project in Rittenhouse. Grant said his deputies would the district. The old culverts were “This is an ongoing problem,” write citations if irrigation water ineffective because they were Ann Baker told the commissioners. is put on the roadway. silted beneath the road surface, “This is three years running that Also Monday, area resident Ross Rittenhouse said. this has been in existence. I Gruenwald told commissioners Aberasturi said that unless the don’t think you understand the that the road looked as if it was farmer is forced to take care of his problem.” in much better shape. Area residents visited county commissioners last week to complain wastewater, the new culverts will Baker, who spoke for the group, Last week, BOCC chair about the condition of Murphy Flat Road, travel over which has become just silt up. said that irrigation water sprayed Joe Merrick, the District 3 treacherous in recent years. Submitted photo Building a borrow pit would onto the roadway from the pivots commissioner, said Prosecuting prevent the ag operators from of a large farming operation is Attorney Douglas D. Emery road repair. She said the U.S. Postal Service driving equipment into the part of the problem. Run-off has written a letter to the farm Baker said the liability factor has told one property owner and roadway, Merrick said. from fields owned by Pasco, operator regarding the situation. is high. two of his tenants they would have “There is no reason in the world Wash.-based Murphy Land Co. “It’s time to take the nice Before the meeting, she said to move their mail boxes west why we can’t go in there, measure LLC has contributed to water handshake off, remove the rose- conditions have led to at least one toward Idaho 78 if they expected from the (road’s) centerline and and silt buildup on the road, too, colored glasses and fi ne them,” accident on Murphy Flat Road. continued service. Baker said build a borrow pit,” he said. she said. Baker said. She added that tire blowouts and USPS contends road conditions Rittenhouse said the long-term Water pelting Murphy Flat Hoagland is familiar with the front-end suspension problems made delivery to the boxes in their goal is to rebuild the roadway Road has led to asphalt breakup area. can be attributed to the conditions, original location treacherous. and place it at a higher elevation and large potholes, Baker said. “There are three places in the and she fears that if emergency Commercial truck traffi c also to improve drainage and further The concerned group also said road that the landowner has to personnel speed to a call down the has been affected, Baker said. discourage farming to the operators farm to the roadway. take care of now,” he said. road there is a strong possibility She testifi ed to the BOCC that roadway. Agricultural equipment drivers Hoagland said taking the they could roll their vehicle. Amalgamated Sugar Co. used Baker pressed for a timeline have turned around on the road to landowner to court is one avenue “It’s the worst road in Owyhee its own road-marking cones to for work to gravel low spots and make their next pass in the fi eld. of recourse. Murphy Land Co. County,” Olson said. signify where the largest potholes install a temporary culvert. District 1 Commissioner could be ordered to pay fi nes as The situation has even affected were to make sure that trucks Jerry Hoagland and District 2 well as to help with the cost of mail delivery, Baker said. hauling sugar beets wouldn’t run — JPB Human impacts trigger BLM road restriction the wildlife tract. Contractors posted a notice of the proposal on on June 9, which triggered a 30- Wildlife tract southwest of Bruneau hired by the BLM to work in a metal gate near the affected area. day appeal period. closed to motorized travel the area; search and rescue Landowners adjacent to the area Maps of the affected area are personnel; Federal, State or local and other interested parties also available at the BLM Boise District Motorized travel has been The primary objective of the law enforcement officials and received letters. The BLM also Office, 3948 S. Development restricted in a limited area near restriction is to protect a rare plant other BLM employees in the discussed the proposed closure Ave., in Boise. Bruneau for environmental and — alkali cleomella (Cleomella performance of their official in separate meetings with the For more information, contact public safety reasons. plocasperma) whose only Idaho duties; and persons with written Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and the Tanya Thrift, Bruneau Field The Bureau of Land Management habitat is in the wildlife tract. authorization from the BLM are Board of County Commissioners. Manager, at (208) 384-3300. Boise District announced that Boise District spokesperson MJ exempt from the restriction. The temporary closure was about a mile of road in the 80-acre Byrne said the closure is in place Alkali cleomella is a “BLM announced in Federal Register — JPB Hot Well Wildlife Tract will be to prevent further degradation and Sensitive” species, which the closed to motorized travel until threats to the area from people agency manages to ensure that a Bruneau Field Office travel who have dumped trash and left the need to list the species as management plan is completed, campfi res smoldering. threatened or endangered does which is expected in the summer She added the decision was not arise. of 2016. welcomed by the private property The agency says habitat for the xxx/pxziffqvcmjtijoh/dpn The tract, which is located owner on whose land the hot cleomella in the Hot Well tract approximately six miles southwest well that is the tract’s namesake has been damaged from illegally of Bruneau off Idaho highway 51 is located. dumped trash, campfires and in the BLM’s Bruneau Field “The additional motive for us off-road vehicular traffi c, putting Zpvs!xfc!bddftt!up; Offi ce, remains open to all other is that the area has become a big the population at risk of further Csfbljoh!Dpvouz!Ofxt authorized uses. dump for years,” Byrne said. decline. Non-motorized travel will Several used diapers have been Because of extremely dry Mpdbm!Mjolt continue as a permitted use in the found in the area, leading to the conditions, the BLM this week Qbtu!jttvft!pg!uif!Pxziff!Bwbmbodif area. Anyone caught violating the nickname “Undie Alley,” Byrne put into place fire restrictions motorized restriction could face said. for all agency-managed lands in Be!sbuft!'!dpoubdu!jogpsnbujpo a maximum penalty of a year in Informational signs will be Owyhee County. tvctdsjqujpo!jogpsnbujpo prison and/or a $1,000 fi ne. posted at key entry points near Prior to the closure, the BLM Page 12 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Island Park will get new restrooms later this year of going back later and tearing it drainage and striping for 19 policy to allow employees to Department of Environmental Restrooms added all up again,” Green said. vehicle parking and 18 boat drive city vehicles home within Quality and will take about 42 to fi rst phase of The restrooms will be paid for parking spaces. a 20-mile radius and specifying days to review, she said. by the city and were not included Plans for the new restrooms that vehicles are to be used for On the methane gas project, improvements in the Phase 1 work that is are currently being drawn up and maintenance purposes only. The superintendent John Larsen said funded by a $88,500 Waterways will include new water and sewer changes specifi ed that employees work is “moving along.” The Marsing city will work on Improvement Grant from the lines and the construction of a lift may not use the city’s equipment concrete base and plumbing has plans to install new restrooms at Idaho Department of Parks and station for sewage. There was no for personal use. been installed, he said. The next Island Park as part of Phase 1 of Recreation. The city recently estimate given at the meeting for On another topic, Woodruff step in the process will be the an improvement project. obtained the grant, but it pays for the cost of the restrooms. commended the city for the installation of a vinyl dome, he The restrooms had previously Phase 1 of the project only. Before fi nalizing the design, completion of the East Bruneau said. been listed as Phase 3 of the park The planned work for Phase Woodruff plans to consult with Trunk Line Sewer Project, Larsen also reported that the renovation plans drawn up by 1 includes relocating the Caldwell Parks and Recreation to which installed new slip liners city passed a recent DEQ sewer city engineer Amy Woodruff. playground equipment, grading look at facilities that city recently throughout the city. She said the inspection. Woodruff added that At the city council meeting and laying down a gravel base, installed. difference in fl ows is an increase the report said the sewer system Wednesday, Mayor Keith Green building a new L-shaped dock “We’re just lucky we got this of 31,000 gallons per day this was “clean and well run” and said he had met with Woodruff and adding additional signage. one (the grant) this year,” Green year compared to last year. she commended Larsen for “his and discussed including new Work on Phase 2 is slated said. “We’re just going to keep Woodruff also said the city good work.” restrooms in the outline of for next year and will require our heads high and try for another has begun to work on testing The city council also approved construction plans. additional grant money. Phase grant next year.” the sewer lagoon water, which the Fiscal Year 2015 budget for “It makes sense for us to do the 2 plans include asphalt paving, Also at the meeting, the council needs to be completed this year. publication at its meeting. bathrooms in this phase, instead installation of curbs, storm updated the city’s employee The tests will be submitted to the —KB Consumer Science teacher receives award as she retires
Story by Karen Bresnahan Celia Tindall’s position ends Outgoing Rimrock Jr. Sr. High funding shortage has hit hard on School consumer sciences teacher the classroom front, as several as part of Celia Tindall has been honored staff and teacher job cuts become Bruneau-Grand View with a Lifetime Achievement a reality. Award by the Career and Technical After 16 years as a teacher, district’s changes. Educators of Idaho (CTEI). Tindall is now looking at Tindall received the award just retirement. She is taking the before her teaching position was position cut in stride. eliminated because of cutbacks in “With the number of students in The most important lesson she required to care for the Bruneau-Grand View School the district continually declining, wants her students to remember is electronic baby dolls Celia Tindall, retiring Rimrock teacher. District. programs had to be cut,” she said. “to have respect for each other.” during one week. about it, but said it has not stopped “Celia is a mentor and guide “It doesn’t do any good to whine Her No. 1 goal is to teach them to Tindall also conducted a teen her from continuing to teach. to opportunities beyond the and complain, because it is what have an awareness of others and living class for seventh-and Tindall was born in Oreana, Bruneau area that support growth it is.” to be caring individuals. eighth-graders. and grew up in the Indian Cove in personal skills, business sense, Tindall and her husband, David, “Ninty-nine percent of what I The career and personal area, and graduated from Glenns and strong family values,” CTEI operate a ranch at Grasmere. They do is for the students,” she said. development class was a senior- Ferry High School. She obtained program manager Theresa Golis have six children, including three “No one becomes a teacher to level course where students a Bachelor’s degree in Home said. “She is a rock of strength for created resumes and studied Economics from the University of her own family and many, many “Celia is an amazing, hard-working, dedicated educator.” career choices, with the potential Idaho, and taught at Glenns Ferry students who have passed through to earn a free college credit. — Rimrock teacher Kathy Mori for eight years before coming to her classroom doors. She is the In addition to her regular class Rimrock. She is the second-oldest one who puts others fi rst and looks load, Tindall also was advisor for child in the family of Joe and for the best in everyone.” sons, and three daughters, and make a lot of money. You do it the FCCLA student organization. Margaret Black. Tindall was recognized for 14 grandchildren. She has not because when you see the results She said it is the equivalent of “I’m one of the Blacks. I’m the her achievements as a teacher made future plans yet, except of what you do, it makes you feel the FFA in promoting learning, sister that nobody knows about and as an active member and to spend more time with the good about yourself,” she said. leadership and contests. In the because I had eight brothers,” she leader in several professional grandchildren. Consumer science classes teach past 10 years, Rimrock had seven said. Some people have known organizations: The Idaho “Celia is an amazing, hard- life skills and are considered to students who served as state her for years before realizing she Cattlewomen; Idaho Cattle working, dedicated educator,” be electives, Tindall said. The offi cers. belonged to the Black family. Association; Career and Technical fellow Rimrock teacher Kathy classes she taught at Rimrock Tindall also assisted the student Tindall’s interest and strength Educators of Idaho (CTEI); Mori said. included entrepreneurship, teen group in holding annual blood has always been teaching, and the Association for Career and “She has been an inspiration to living, foods and nutrition, parent the staff and students of Rimrock and child, and career and personal Technical Education (ACTE); the The most important lesson she wants her students National Association of Teachers through her three bouts of development. of Family and Consumer Sciences cancer. She has been our sergeant- In the entrepreneur class, to remember is to “have respect for each other.” (NATFACS); Idaho Association at-arms around the building students operated businesses such Teachers of Family and Consumer making sure that everyone is as making T-shirts and selling drives, which were projects that she does not consider herself a Sciences (IATFACS); and Family on-task, on-time and behaving. I balloons. involved the community. Every horsewoman, although her family Career and Community Leaders can’t imagine Rimrock without Teen living was a comprehensive year, many of the students looked is well-known for horsemanship of America (FCCLA). her this next year. She will be class where students learned forward to the blood drive, which and ranching. School board trustees cut missed, but I know that she is hands-on cooking, sewing and usually exceeded the goals, she It is difficult for her to say Tindall’s position after the only a phone call away ready to household care. In food and said. goodbye to the faculty and recent defeat of a two-year, $1.2 help her kids.” nutrition, they learned about foods As for her personal struggle students at Rimrock after so many million supplemental levy and the “It’s been a fun ride,” Tindall and cooked them. with breast cancer, Tindall said years. She hopes to keep in touch subsequent consolidation of three said about her teaching career. As part of parent child classes the fi rst diagnosis was in 2008, with her students as they graduate schools in the district to one. The “The rewards of watching the students learned about child followed by a second and third and develop careers and families, district offi ce will close, along students grow up and move on development, parenting structures round of the disease in 2012 and knowing that she had the chance with both Bruneau and Grand with their lives far outweighs and carried out the “Baby Think it this year. She recently completed to be an important infl uence in View elementary schools. The anything negative.” Over” program, where girls were treatment and has diffi culty talking their young lives. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 13 Symms Fruit Ranch owner itemizes success secrets School district honors local businessman Dick Symms for lifetime of achievements Life seems to be pretty peachy copies of his new book, “Symms for Dick Symms. He just fi nished Sunny Slope, The Life and Times a new book on his family ances- of the Symms Family.” try and the development of the In the book, which is the sto- Symms Fruit Ranch, and he was ry of his family and how they honored in May as Alumni of the built the business, Dick points Year by the Marsing School Dis- out some of the most important trict. things in life that he values. He It only took a lifetime of work calls them his “principles of liv- for the 1953 graduate of Marsing ing.” High School to earn his plaque Dick lists the important things and Husky trophy. that help to operate and run a The plaque, presented at the successful business as being district’s Success Banquet to integrity, moral courage, good Symms by school superintendent judgment, priorities, persever- Norm Stewart, reads: “Distin- ance and a sense of humor. guished Alumni of the Marsing “The No. 1 one thing is integ- Joint School District No. 363 rity. From integrity comes cred- who took lessons learned and ex- ibility in your community and perience gained from their time with your employees,” he wrote here and went on to make great in the book. lifetime achievements.” Most likely anyone who has “It was a really nice ceremony,” met Symms would beg to differ Symms said. “They did a nice job on the order of the things on his recognizing all those students.” list. Perhaps the one at the top of Above: Dick Symms of Sunny Slope stands outside the Symms Fruit Ranch headquarters. The Success Banquet was the his list should be a sense of hu- Below: Symms receives the 2013-14 Marsing Alumni of the Year Award from school district superintendent fi rst of its kind in the school mor. Dick seems to enjoy being Norm Stewart. district, and both staff and com- around people, and he obviously munity members nominated and likes to make them laugh about voted for the winners, Stewart themselves and at life. By the said. way, he wants to add to his list During the presentation, Stew- the word patience, even though art described Symms as the he admits he has never been a grandson of an immigrant who patient person. wanted to improve his life, and He attributes much of his suc- the owner of the Symms Fruit cess in life to the guidance of Ranch, which has been in busi- several key mentors, his father, ness for 100 years, employing Darwin Symms, uncle Doyle hundreds of people and shipping Symms, J.R. “Jack” Simplot, and fruit to 42 countries. Urwin Graue, a former econom- Stewart said, “After graduating ics and business professor at the from Marsing High School in U of I. l953, Dick went on to graduate Dick says his book contains from the University of Idaho Air a lot of information about free Force ROTC as a second lieuten- enterprise. When he talks about ant, and after being stationed in how the Ste. Chapelle Winery Scotland during World War II, was built, he recalls the excite- he came back to the Sunny Slope ment of the time. area and helped grow his fam- “I put the stake in the ground in ily’s orchard business.” August of l978 and by Septem- Stewart continued, “From the ber 25th, we were making wine at age of 6 years old, Dick Symms that very location on top of the picked fruit and learned the busi- hill. It’s amazing what you can cherries at 6 years old, drove a Mary Symms-Pollot operates Nova Trade LLC, in California ness from the ground up. He was accomplish without government tractor at 12, and began as crew her own company, Symms-Pollot since 2009. His company imports taught how to be fair, a good interference,” he said. boss at just 14 years old. He and Associates, where she spe- and exports various products, in- farmer with stewardship to the When talking about the fu- graduated from Marsing High cializes in project management, cluding food, plastic and silicon land, a good businessman, and a ture, Symms says the company School in l953, then went on to program development, sales and to Asia and Central America. He good neighbor. Dick Symms has is gradually being handed over the University of Idaho ROTC marketing. She is fl uent in French is fl uent in Chinese. He is di- upheld his family’s commitment to the next generation. The com- program and graduated as a sec- and has traveled to 48 countries. vorced and has three children. to community fellowship by con- pany is run by fi ve key people, ond lieutenant in the Air Force, She and her husband, Mark, have Dick’s brother, Steve Symms, tributing greatly to a variety of including Dick, his son Dar and was then stationed in Priest- three children and live in Boise. represented Idaho as a Republi- community events. Grandson of Symms, nephew Dan Symms, wick, Scotland. Dar (George Darwin Symms can U.S. Representative and U.S. pioneers, son of entrepreneurs, and cousin-in-law Jim Mertz and He met his wife, Nancy, in II) is an attorney and company Senator from 1973 to 1993. Dick Symms is an alumni Mars- Jamie Mertz. l958, and said he knew “by the co-president, is in charge of the The Symms Fruit Ranch will ing School District can be proud “We are still growing the com- second date” he wanted to marry packing operations, handles the celebrate its centennial at an to call our graduate.” pany,” Dick said. “It’s impos- her. They married in 1961. Nan- marketing to Latin America, hu- Aug. 1 event, from 4 p.m. to 8 After years of experience sible to sit still. You either shrink cy was born and raised in Texas man resources, company fi nanc- p.m. at its headquarters located at gained over a lifetime, Dick’s or grow.” and had a career as a stockbroker. es and litigation. He is fl uent in 14068 Sunnyslope Rd. on Idaho top advice to young people today Dick says the fruit crop is very The couple celebrated their 50th Spanish. Dar and his wife, Jodi, highway 55, near Marsing. is, “If you’ve got a job to do, get large this year, and he anticipates wedding anniversary in 2011. have three children and live in busy and do it.” the need for a large work force of They have three children, Mary, Caldwell. Story and photos Dar, and David, and nine grand- David is an entrepreneur who He says he is getting quite a bit laborers. by Karen Bresnahan of enjoyment from giving away Dick Symms began picking children. has operated his own business, Page 14 Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Homedale teen charged with drunk driving Weather H L Prec. Vandals damage Daniel Aguilera was arrested Teenager unhurt which took place on River Road July 8 98 61 .00 during an 11:44 p.m. traffic in wreck in Homedale. July 9 100 64 .00 Marsing church stop at the intersection of U.S. A 16-year-old female escaped July 10 93 58 .00 95 and Market Road where injury late Thursday when she Vandals steal stop signs, July 11 96 60 .00 again Owyhee County Sheriff’s overcorrected her steering and break church windows July 12 102 60 .00 Reserve Deputy Vern Tunnell rolled the white 2002 Chevrolet Sheriff Perry Grant said the July 13 102 67 .00 A 19-year-old Homedale man had pulled over the white 1997 Avalanche she was driving. Homedale Highway District July 14 104 62 .03 was arrested on suspicion of Chevrolet S-10 pickup Aguilera Sheriff Perry Grant said the girl reported the theft of all four stop drunk driving Saturday night. was driving. would not be cited in the wreck, signs at the intersection of Market Road and Johnstone Road. Homedale Highway District GV water director of highways Stuart Constantine called in the thefts tests OK at 7 a.m. Sunday morning, Grant
said. For the second time in less than in 2013 Back to School Registration a month, vandals have damaged Marsing School District Cafeteria the Assembly of God Church in A summary report for the City of Grand View water quality testing Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:00 am ± 4:00 pm Marsing. Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:00 Noon ± 7:00 pm Grant said juveniles apparently for 2013 has been released, with no problems listed, said Tammy Please bring the following documentation with you when registering your students: damaged shingles and broke out windowpanes. The vandalism Payne, secretary-treasurer of the x Birth Certificate was reported at 10:30 a.m. on water sewer association. x Immunization Records* The 2013 Consumer x Legal documentation of any guardianship issues that the school needs to be aware of Friday and affected the church and parsonage. Confi dence Report includes The school offices will re-open July 28 at 8:00 a.m. If you have any questions please contact details for the public about where your respective schools any time after July 28. Last month, vandals sprayed graffi ti on the church building, the city water comes from, what Thank you! which is located on Kerry Street. it contains, and how it compares to the Environmental Protection The sheriff’s offi ce has no A representative from Southwest District Health will be on site to administer booster shots for all suspects. Agency (EPA) and the Idaho school aged children. — JPB Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) standards. The report, released on June 23, confi rmed that Grand View water meets all EPA and DEQ standards. “All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring HUGE contaminants,” the report stated. “At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in drinking water.” 101 Rodeo Ave., Caldwell The report said that as TENT SALE water travels over the land or underground, it can pick up 208-459-0806 substances or contaminants such as microbes, inorganic and organic chemicals, and radioactive substances. Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18, 8:00 – 5:00 Contaminants measured by the report included: • Disinfectants and disinfectant July 19 8:00 until noon products — by-products of drinking water chlorination and disinfection. • Inorganic contaminants — Check out our supply of such as drilling wastes, erosion of natural deposits, runoff from fertilizer use, etc. nylon halters and lead ropes, • Microbiological contaminants — such as viruses and bacteria All items drastically all priced under $10, from septic systems, or agricultural operations. reduced to move, many • Radioactive contaminants Leather show halters — which can be caused by the items priced under cost. erosion of natural deposits. all priced under $30. • Synthetic organic contaminants — runoff from herbicide, or discharge from chemical factories. 10% off all Western Stockmen’s bagged feeds For more information, call (208) 834-2927. The public is invited to view a copy of the report at Grand View One-of-a- Kind items, discontinued items, Stall Fronts City Hall, at 425 Boise Ave., or visit the website at www. 2 Horse Shelters grandview.id.gov. lawn and garden supplies, dog and cat —KB supplies, wire fi lled gates, halters, 12X12 1 Carport/Utility Shed Buy it, sell it, lead ropes, ear tags. trade it, rent it... 10X16 in the 1126731 Classifieds! Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 15 Avalanche Sports
Marsing man, son take third in Sun Valley tennis 7-5, succumbing to the second- Ferney said he has been into Michael and Greg seeded team of Phil Ellis and tennis his whole life. He played Ferney played Robert Welch, who went on to win four years on the tennis team the tournament championship. at Yavapai College in Prescott, in men’s doubles In the consolation quarterfi nal, Ariz. Although his parents the Ferneys won 7-6, 6-3, with the were never tennis players, he The Fourth of July held a little fi rst set decided by a tiebreaker. developed a passion for it when extra excitement this year for They won the third-place he was young. Michael Ferney, 62, of Marsing. match, 6-4, 7-5. He and Greg have been going Ferney and his 40-year-old Michael Ferney also competed to tournaments “off and on” for son Greg, from Boise, took third in the singles division at the a long time. Greg played four place in a men’s doubles division tournament. years at Dickinson College in at the Lyle Pearson Fourth of Ferney said his favorite part Carlise, Pa. He and his wife, July Tennis Championships. of the tournament was the Natasha, have a 13-year-old The tournament attracted about competition. daughter, Katia, who is active in 350 intermediate and advanced “I totally thrive on the junior tennis. players to the Sun Valley Tennis competition. These people are Michael’s daughter, Brooke, Center at the Sun Valley Resort serious. If you play, you play 32, was on the tennis team at in Ketchum June 29-July 1. The to win. Nobody is there for the Utah State University, and her tournament was sanctioned by the prizes. They just want to win,” team made the “Sweet Sixteen,” United States Tennis Association said. which is the top 16 teams in the Intermountain Idaho and was co- Also at the Sun Valley NCAA. sponsored by the Lyle Pearson of tournament was Karl Wilander, Michael likes to play tennis Boise, the Sun Valley Resort and the son of the well-known 1980s because “it’s great exercise.” Atkinson’s Market. champion Mats Wilander, a He and Greg have attended the “It’s just a really great Fourth former world No. 1 tennis player Indian Wells Tennis Tournament of July tournament,” Michael from Sweden. From 1982 to in Palm Springs, Calif., for the Ferney said. 1988, he won seven Grand Slam past fi ve years. He describes it “I was probably the oldest guy singles titles (three at the French as the “next big thing” after the up there,” he said laughing. “I Open, three at the Australian Australian Open. was playing with 35- to 45-year- Open, and one at the U.S. Open) When he’s not playing tennis, olds. Basically, it’s just a bunch and one Grand Slam men’s Greg Ferney, left, and his dad, Marsing resident Michael (Mike) Michael operates a small cattle of old college players.” doubles title (at Wimbledon). Ferney, took third place in the men’s 4.0 doubles division at the ranch near Marsing. He keeps Ferney said the duo played He retired in l996 and lives in Lyle Pearson Fourth of July Tennis Championships in Sun Valley. about 20 yearlings on about 10 four matches in a two-day time Hailey. Karl is one of his fi ve Submitted photo acres there, and has resided in period. “The competition was children. Marsing for about 12 years. at a fairly high level and it was The Ferneys also had some “They sounded incredible, just Aug. 7-10, 1116 N. Cole Rd. In l998, he spent one year in defi nitely a workout,” he said. “I relaxation time on their trip to like the Beatles,” Ferney said. After that, they will head back the Virgin Islands in St. Croix, had to play every point.” Sun Valley, when they attended a The father-son duo will to Sun Valley for a Labor Day where he taught tennis at The He and his son played in the concert of “The Fabulous Four,” compete again at The Once in a tournament, Sept. 5-7, The Lyle Buccaneer resort. Men’s 4.0 doubles division. a Beatles tribute band, at the Sun Blue Moon Tournament at the Pearson Sun Valley USTA Tennis They lost the quarterfi nal 6-2, Valley Pavilion on July 5. Boise Racquet and Swim Club, Championships. —KB Rivercats’ three-game win streak ends in Lewiston tin, with Carter going 2-for-3 game, giving up two unearned a 3-0 lead. Owyhee Legion squad shows and Thatcher 2-for-4. Gunner runs, to get the win. All three hits came against resilience in comeback victories Clapp and John Collett also had July 8: Rivercats 6-18, Colum- starter Bo Jenkins, while Collett singles. bia 1-3 — The Rivercats snapped and Austin Williams combined The Owyhee Rivercats collect- 4-0 lead. Thursday: Rivercats 4, Nam- ties in both games to sweep over the fi nal three innings for ed one victory in three games at an Owyhee grabbed 4-0 lead in its pa 2 — Owyhee erased a 1-0 defi - an American Legion Single-A no-hit ball. American Legion baseball tourna- fi rst at-bat. Blake Patton ripped an cit with four runs in the bottom doubleheader on the Homedale Collett was 4-for-4 with ment last week in Lewiston. RBI double, and Melba product of the fourth inning and beat the High School diamond. three RBI, a triple and two runs Coach Burke Deal’s team (13- Tee Archuleta rapped a two-run Braves in its tournament opener Pitching and a superior offense scored. 13) played the Caldwell Bobcats single. Connor Carter also had a in Lewiston. told the story in both games. In the opener, Archuleta hit a at home Monday after dead- run-scoring single in the inning. Jake Deal laced a two-run In Game 2, the Rivercats sur- two-run double and then scored line. The Rivercats are in action Hayden Wilson, Jasper Saba- single, scoring Collett and Wyatt rendered three runs in Columbia’s on Mike Mavey’s triple to spark against at 7 p.m. today in Ontario, tino and Josh Walker knocked in Dorsey, and putting the Rivercats fi rst at-bat then blasted their way the Rivercats’ game-breaking Ore., against the Treasure Valley two runs apiece for Orofi no. ahead and on the road to their to an 18-3 rout in fi ve innings. fi ve-run rally in the bottom of the Stars. Friday: Asotin, Wash., 7, third straight win. Archuleta was 2-for-3 with fi ve sixth inning. Saturday: Orofi no 9, River- Rivercats 1 — The Rivercats Clapp scored the tying run RBI and a two-run triple during Mavey scored on Michael cats 4 — Owyhee’s early offense couldn’t get any offense going when Bo Jenkins reached on an Owyhee’s eight-run third inning Magdaleno’s base hit. and strong defense wasn’t enough until Matt Thatcher scored on error earlier in the inning. that brought the 10-run rule into The Rivercats grabbed a 1-0 in its tourney finale at Lewis- Archuleta’s two-out single in the The Rivercats pulled out the play. lead in the bottom of the third Clark State College. sixth inning. By then, Asotin had victory despite collecting only The Rivercats led, 13-3 before when Collett led off with a bunt Orofino used a five-run fifth mounted a fi ve-run lead. four hits. Clapp doubled for his scoring fi ve times in the fourth. single and later scored on Con- inning to fuel nine unanswered Owyhee batters collected seven team’s only extra-base hit. Columbia picked up two of its nor Carter’s sacrifi ce fl y with the runs that erased the Rivercats’ hits, only one fewer than Aso- Carter pitched a complete three hits in the fi rst inning to grab bases loaded. Page 16 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Conner Landa Softball GTS breaks through for A title Game Time Sports rallied from losing the first championship game to win the A Division title Sunday in the sixth annual Conner Landa Memorial Coed Softball Tournament. Game Time Sports came back after dropping the fi rst game to GTS catcher Ashley Yamamoto, right, tags out Casual Encounters base runner Dani Minor at the plate Sunday. Photo by Jon P. Brown Casual Encounters. GTS fi nished second in the A Division a year ago. Other 2014 champions were AFS in the B Division, Allen Mark Farms in the C Division and 100 Proof in the D Division. The three-day tournament attracted 60 teams to Sundance Park. Games were played in 100-degree heat for most of the tournament:
Conner Landa Award Dillon Lowder, Young & Reckless A Division Team results — 1. GTS (Game Time Sports); 2. Casual Encounters; 3. Bears Bombers MVPs — Men: Kevin Hallock, Casual Encounters; Women: Casual Encounters batter TJ Surrage follows through on a fi rst-inning hit in Game 1 of the A Division title round. Photo by Jon P. Brown Stephanie Johns, GTS All-tournament — Eric Becker and Dan Romero, GTS; Dani Minor and Trevor Ball, Casual Encounters; and Megan Platz, Bears Bombers
B Division Team results — 1. AFS; 2. Interstate Trailers; 3. Stealers B Division Men’s Most Valuable MVPs — Men: Cory Player Cory Chatterton, left, lobs Chatterton, AFS; Women: Deann a pitch to Interstate Trailer’s Edwards, Interstate Trailers Justin Avjian during Sunday’s All-tournament — Heather championship game at Sundance Nyby and Lance Heindal, AFS; Park. Photo by Jon P. Brown DJ Marsh and Mark Bennett, Interstate Trailers; and Eric Enochson, Stealers
C Division Team results — 1. Allen Mark Farms; 2. SFGD; 3. Rods & Boxes MVPs — Men: Kevin Jack, SFGD; Women: Jenni Shaw, Allen Mark Farms All-tournament — Angela Lowber, Rods & Boxes; Steve Nicholson and John Oswald, Allen Mark Farms; Devin Brennen and Jason Myers, SFGD
D Division Team results — 1. 100 Proof; 2. SRC Sports; 3. Young & Reckless MVPs — Men: Josh Fogleman, 100 Proof; Women: Gardenia Machuca, SRC Sports All-tournament — Dillon Conner Landa Award winner Dillon Lowder stands between AFS baserunner Kamiron Jackson heads for third base as he scores Lowder, Young & Reckless; Travis Conner’s parents Chris Landa, left, and Virginia Landa. Conner’s on a single in the B Division championship game against Interstate Brown and Guillermo Machuca, brother, Kyler, is on the far right. Submitted photo Trailers. AFS won the title. Photo by Jon P. Brown SRC Sports; Dave Davis and Kyle Breen, 100 Proof More photos, including championship team portraits, on www.owyheeavalanche.com Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 17 Instinctive Shooting: Finding the ‘predator within’
Marsing Story and photos author by Buz Fawcett Karen talks about Bresnahan his method
Buz Fawcett has had an incredible went to Tulane University in amount of life experiences. He has Louisiana. Next, he joined the ranched, rodeod, skied, served Army, and was a small-arms fi ring in the military, done underwater school instructor. He competed filmmaking, been a pilot, ski in rifl e and pistol matches at Fort instructor, shooting instructor, Benning and received training in writer, magazine editor, sailed photography and motion pictures. around the world and participated He was trained but never assigned in a major historic discovery. Buz Fawcett demonstrates how he carries his shotgun, in the open position. as a combat photographer during But his most valued time has The 81-year-old Korean War teaching shotgun use involve why and where the shots hit.” the Korean War. been spent unlearning everything veteran is now semi-retired. a set stance, a lowered head Fawcett’s students learn about Following his time in the he knew about shooting, and He and his wife, Sharon, have position, gun swinging, shooting, “instinctive shooting,” how to Army, the 22-year-old Buz was passing that knowledge on to lived in Marsing since 2003. and following through. But the work with eye dominance and eye signed on to the crew of the others. They live quietly on a hill a traditional methods are not natural, anomalies, internal and external Brigantine Yankee for its seventh His favorite thing in life is to few miles south of town, with a and that is why most people can’t ballistics, how to fi t your gun, world voyage, as underwater see the look on someone’s face beautiful view of the Owyhees. shoot, Fawcett says. “We don’t mount and test, hit any target, photographer. During the ship’s when they learn how to shoot The couple volunteer their time lead the gun, lead the target, or shoot from different angles, 17-month voyage, National successfully. at the American Legion Post 128 swing the gun,” he said. and use what he calls “both Geographic photographers joined Fawcett says every experience and she sells her crafts at a shop Instinctive shooting is based feet versatility” when shooting. the crew, as they arrived at Pitcairn in his life has led up to the recent in town. Their home is filled on a person’s natural abilities to He also takes the process one Island. Incredibly during that step further and has his students experience, Buz was the diver purchase a custom made gun, who fi rst located the anchor of the fi tted to their body. He estimates, famous HMS Bounty, on which he has taught about 500 students the motion picture “Mutiny on over the years. the Bounty” was based. Today, “An instinctive shotgun-shooter he has a piece of the anchor chain has the ability to shoot a moving hanging on his wall. target without establishing a Buz has had a myriad of relationship between the barrel experiences throughout his and the target. In fact, when life. He has written articles for performed properly, the shooter many outdoor and hunting/ has no perception of the barrel,” gun magazines, and lectured Fawcett wrote in his book. nationwide. He is affiliated “The predator is the refl ex action with the NRA, Single Action that shuts down our conscious Shooting Society, Cowboy self and takes over with the pure Mounted Shooting Association, is genius of instinct. It is the innate a licensed hunter-safety instructor ability to hit a moving object in Montana and Idaho, teaches without aiming or establishing a a handgun workshop, and is a perceived lead,” he wrote in an member of the Owyhee County article for Sporting Clay in l995. Sheriff’s Posse. Buz was born in Wichita, Kan., And now what he enjoys the and spent his early childhood on most is simply spending time with Buz Fawcett on his property near Marsing, holding his favorite shotgun. a ranch in Colorado. He grew up a willing student. fast. He had his fi rst rifl e at 8 years He recognizes that not everyone publication of his new book with many interesting artifacts track a moving target with their old, competed in rodeos at the age will agree with his method of called “Instinctive Shooting: The acquired from his world-wide eyes, and simply point at it. Buz of 10, had his own boat, traveled shooting, but that doesn’t stop Making of a Master Gunner.” travels and experiences. calls it getting in touch with “the abroad, took fl ying lessons at 14, him from being willing to share “It’s another way to shoot a “We love it here,” he says. predator” inside yourself. He and was then “dropped off” at his knowledge. shotgun, and it is infallible,” the “The people of Marsing are the likens the method to that used The Culver Military Academy, Teaching is to him the ultimate soft-spoken Buz says. “It took best kind of people that you ever by African lions when they stalk where he competed in polo rifl e privilege and satisfaction of a me a long time to learn it, and imagine people can be. They are their prey, focus their eyes and team competitions. Then he master gunner. just about as long to learn how very conscious of their neighbors attack. When the method is done to teach it.” and very generous.” correctly, he said it is a “very Fawcett is the former owner/ Buz is living a kind of second- graceful, natural motion.” operator of The Wingshooting life in Marsing. His resume is Buz claims that if his technique Workshop, a three-day shooting about four pages long, listing were taught to law enforcement school that was located in the all his past achievements that personnel, it could improve their Boise-Kuna area. Students were were made in the eastern part accuracy and shooting time by given four hours of classroom of the country. But, he is a very one full second. instruction, followed by 10 private person, and doesn’t like But, the reaction people have or more hours of one-on-one to talk about himself. He is more to his shooting method is “always shooting instruction at the 30- interested in teaching others about the same,” he said. People are acre compound. Participants were his unique shooting method. skeptical about trying something guaranteed to shoot with 75 to 95 If you are a person who has a new, and the book has had limited percent accuracy by day three, or sincere desire to learn to shoot, reviews. their money was refunded. Less or improve your shooting, he has “He never misses,” Sharon than 1 percent failed. The school a thing or two to teach you. But says. “And he’s a wonderful was nationally and internationally fi rst, you must be open-minded teacher, because he is patient, he recognized. People came from and willing to try something stays calm and works with each all over the country to take the new. person one at a time. If someone course. Most traditional methods for misses, he can tell you exactly Page 18 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Scores attend OCHS tour of Three Creek area More than 90 Owyhee County to the Hodge Place for more Historical Society members and history and a look at the oldest guests traversed old stage roads building still standing in the in last month’s fi eld trip. area as well as other old original Three Creek historian and buildings. Another stop in the author Gus Brackett and his scenic Jarbidge River canyon family led the trip from the Three was made to review the history Creek Store to the old mining of Murphy Hot Springs and the town of Jarbidge, Nev. history of grazing in the area and The trip followed as much the Wilkins family. as possible the old stage route The last stop on the road was to featured in Brackett’s children’s view a remnant of the infamous book “Badger Thurston and the Crippen Grade and a recounting Runaway Stagecoach,” The route of the Dec. 5, 1916 mail stage had changed many times over robbery, the last in the United the years as people tried to fi nd a States. better way to the mines. The group then traveled to Three Creek residents, people Jarbidge, where Gus led walking with family ties to the area and tours of the small town before a local ATV group met the fi eld- lunch. trippers at the Three Creek Store While the trip between Three to begin the trip. Creek and Jarbidge took many Brackett provided an overview days by freight wagon in bygone of the geography and history of years, the OCHS group did it all A fi eld trip participant takes a photo of the building at Hodge Place, which is the oldest-standing building the area, then the group set off in a long morning. in the Three Creek area. Submitted photo Next up for OCHS: The dam that electrifi ed Silver City The power source that helped run Silver 1900 to provide electricity for the Trade will enjoy a potluck lunch on the facility The Swan Falls Dam and Power Plant City mines is the next stop of the Owyhee Dollar and Black Jack mines in the Owyhee grounds. While the recreational area has was completed in 1900 to power the mines, County Historical Society summer tour. Mountains near Silver City. tables, participants can still bring their own but eventually electrifi ed Silver City. This month’s fi eld trip takes in the Swan Those interested in the fi eld trip will meet tables and chairs in addition to drinks, table In 1907, an additional power plant was Falls Dam and Power Plant on Saturday. at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Owyhee service and food to share. added to supply the Boise and Interurban The facility was placed on the National County Historical Museum in Murphy After lunch, there will be the option Railroad. Register of Historic Places in 1976. to make the trip to Swan Falls. Everyone to hike area trails, including some on the In 1910, an additional 1,700 kilowatts of Idaho Power Co. archaeologist Tyrone is invited, and a donation box will be Owyhee County that are accessible after power supplied service to Boise. Corn will provide the tour and give a available for non-members. a walk across the bridge. There is an old Idaho Power assumed control of the history of the structure, which was built in After Corn’s presentation, the group homestead on the Owyhee side. facility in 1916. Marsing mayor frustrated with unresolved OCSO pact county contends that a sheriff’s by contract with the county pros- Letters exchanged between city, county refl ect differing deputy may take action when ecutor. observing a state law violation Fitzer made an agreement with interpretations of law, responsibilities and the prosecutor may assert Marsing city in May to prosecute At the Marsing City Council At the April council meeting, and infractions of state laws and jurisdiction. In other words, the city cases, and he has done so for meeting last week, Mayor Keith Green told the council he would county ordinances when the ar- county says is up to the deputy to the past two months. Green expressed his ongoing consult with Fitzer on the con- resting offi cer is a state or county decide to enforce the law and it Also in the June 23 letter, the frustration over the unresolved tract issue and asked Fitzer to employee. is up to the prosecutor to decide county informed the city that it confl ict over a proposed law write a response letter. Marsing city interprets the whether he wants to prosecute. (the city) has the “constitutional enforcement contract between On May 22, Marsing city sent code to mean that Emery must The county said in the letter it and statutory duty” to enforce the city and the Owyhee County a response letter to the Board of prosecute misdemeanors and in- is the city’s responsibility to en- and prosecute misdemeanors and Sheriff’s Offi ce. County Commissioners saying fractions against state and coun- force state laws within its city infractions within city limits. The Although the issue was not dis- that the county’s declaration that ty law regardless of where they boundaries. county said the city may contract cussed openly, the council has Emery will no longer prosecute occur in the county (including Further, the county said there is with a recently retired peace offi - reviewed several letters that have misdemeanors and infractions (ei- Marsing). “no case law” to back the city’s cer to enforce city code infractions been exchanged. ther state or city violations) “ap- “A written contract between assertion that the county “is re- and misdemeanor violations. “I just wish we could all get pears to be retaliatory” in response the prosecutor and the city is re- quired” to enforce and prosecute Finally, the county reminded along,” Green said at the meeting. to the city’s proposal to grant the quired but only where the offi cer all misdemeanors and infractions the city that Sheriff Perry Grant In response to a question from county jurisdiction over Marsing is a city employee. In the absence in the city. The county then cited had previously outlined the ex- city attorney Paul J. Fitzer about city code misdemeanors. of a city employee, the prosecutor cases that are examples of the penses associated with dedi- whether a recent letter accom- Green stated in the letter that appears to still have jurisdiction city’s sovereignty. cating full-time or regular law plished anything, Green said he the city’s “sole objective” was to to prosecute state misdemeanors Later in the letter, the county enforcement services within felt it “only widened the rift” be- enable county deputies to issue and infractions within the city,” said Idaho Code provides that the Marsing city, and that the OCSO tween the two entities. citations for violations of Mars- the city’s letter said. city attorney should prosecute any is unable to provide regular cer- The city made a $15,000 pro- ing city code. One reason, he In the fi nal paragraph of the let- violations of city ordinances, state tifi ed law enforcement services posal for a contract with the said, was to address illegal activ- ter, the city said it is still inter- traffi c infractions and state misde- (except felonies, emergencies OCSO in January to give depu- ity in City Park after dark. ested in discussing the “limited meanors that occur within the city and “in progress” incidents) un- ties the authority to issue citations The city contends its initial service” of utilizing county sher- limits. The county said the city at- less compensation is in the range for violations of city ordinances $15,000 proposal resulted in Em- iff’s deputies to enforce munici- torney can exercise the same pow- of $78,000 to $85,000. within Marsing city limits. ery refusing to prosecute every- pal city code. ers as the county prosecutor. The letter to Marsing City was In March, the county respond- thing except felonies that occur In June, the county sent a re- In addition, the county said signed by District 1 commis- ed with a $72,000 proposal, and in Marsing. sponse to Marsing city’s May 22 the Association of Idaho Cit- sioner Jerry Hoagland, District 2 county prosecuting attorney The city contends that Idaho letter, in which the county dis- ies’ “Role and Responsibilities commissioner Kelly Aberasturi Douglas D. Emery said in an Code 31-2604 requires the pros- agreed with the city’s interpreta- Manual” details the city attor- and District 3 commissioner Joe email response to Marsing city in ecutor to prosecute felonies re- tion of the state code pertaining ney’s job to prosecute violations, Merrick, and county prosecutor April that he was “no longer inter- gardless of the arresting offi cer to Emery’s responsibilities. and specifi es that services “may Emery. ested” in prosecuting city cases. and prosecute misdemeanors In the letter dated June 23, the be done” by contract counsel or —KB Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 19 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle
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County seeks cities’ help in collecting court fi nes Shanley elected ambulance chief Friday THE BUFFALO TROUBLES. The reckless slaughter of Owyhee County Commissioners want people fi ned in Johnny Shanley was elected ambulance chief at the buffalos by sportsmen in Kansas has excited the jealousy the courts in the county to pay their fi nes and not walk off regular meeting Friday evening, July 10. Bob Ensley was and wrath of the Indians, who were mainly dependent and forget about them as is happening now, according to voted assistant chief and Bill Blackman was chosen as upon the game for food. They have entered the fi ght on Commissioner Hal Tolmie. secretary-treasurer. behalf of the buffalo, and hereafter, for a time at least, “Dating back to 1984, there’s about $200,000 on the Outgoing chief was Larry Smith, with Tom Morris as the exciting sport of killing the untamed bovine of the courts’ books (in the county) that haven’t been collected,” assistant chief and Gene Davis as secretary-treasurer. Western prairie will be more two-sided. It is quite time Tolmie told the Homedale City Council last Wednesday. that some measures were taken by the Government or by He then presented the Council with a letter from Barbara Fire dept. news inhabitants in the vicinity of the buffalo ranges to prevent Jayo, county clerk, notifying it of the fact that the county The Homedale volunteer fi re department was called the wasteful destruction of so valuable a species of game. juvenile probation offi cer, Vern Campbell, is retiring to the home of Mrs. Irene Nanney, Northside, Tuesday We are informed that hostelry hunters have been shooting Sept. 30. afternoon shortly after 5 p.m. Two stacks of baled hay and them merely for the sport of the thing, not even stopping to Jayo said that she has discussed with the magistrate straw caught fi re and were destroyed. A nearby wooden strip them of their valuable skins. It would not take many court judge and the commissioners the possibility of hiring fence and feed bunks were also slightly burned. years of such practice before the buffalo would be unknown someone who would be a juvenile probation offi cer and Fire Chief John Matteson reported that the fi re resulted from on our prairies. It is no wonder the Indians have taken the restitution offi cer. an electric fence and warns farmers that the windy weather can matter in their own hands. They had foresight enough She said that Campbell is currently a part-time employee easily blow fences on haystacks and they will start a fi re. to see that the best of their living and the most valuable receiving $6,000 a year. A false alarm was reported earlier Tuesday afternoon profi ts of the chase will depart with the noble animal that Jayo told The Avalanche that the new full-time position when the whistle sounded. has so long furnished them with food and raiment. The combining the two duties would have a $15,000 base salary The Homedale volunteer fi re department was called Government has been solicited to put troops in the fi eld to with $3,000 travel allowance and $800 for supplies and Wednesday afternoon to the alley behind the Texaco station protect the huntsmen against the wrath of the savages. It miscellaneous items. where a fi re from a trashcan had spread to a nearby power would be vastly better to put a force in the fi eld to prevent pole. No damage was reported. the wanton destruction of the buffalo. Homedale student participates in dental career program One of the 20 Idaho high school students who have Donors give 46 pints of blood at Homedale CHICAGO AGAIN IN FLAMES. Winnemucca, July been chosen to participate in the SELECT Dental Careers Blood donors gave 46 pints of blood at the drawing 15th, ED. AVALANCHE: It is rumored here that Chicago Program is from Homedale. Thursday, July 9, at the Homedale Odd Fellows Hall in is again on fi re, and that, at 11 o’clock last night, the fl ames The Homedale participant is Christie Combs, the Homedale. Contributors were listed as follows: were uncontrollable. The location of the fi re is between daughter of Frank Combs Jr. Ed Manning, Dale Ramsey, Dorothy Aldrich, Melba Fourth and Michigan Avenues. The Post Offi ce, St. James The 20 spent three challenging days — June 20-22 — on Yost, Darrel Reisch, Crystal Price, Charles E. Yost, Hotel, Grand Central Hotel, and many other buildings are the campus of Idaho State University working with ISU Jennifer Slatter, Hazel Aldrich, T. W. Chadez, Gladys Cox, burned. The telegraph lines are in trouble and no further dental science educators learning about dental careers that Rosemary Hibbs, Georgia Mendiola, Dwaine Hibbs, Mary reports have been received since 11 o’clock last night. — blend high tech with personal patient care. Inouye, Donna Eachus, Conception Perez, Mary Prow, A. J. Shepard. Participants were selected on the basis of a 300-word Jack Walker, Paul Akichika. essay of application, and letters of support from a dentist Ruth Walker, John Kushlan, Ann Holmes, Michiko FLOURING MILL WANTED. Jordan Valley is greatly or registered dental hygienist. Kubosumi, Barbara Pickrel, Emmett Kiess, Wilma in need of a fl ouring mill and if somebody, with money to SELECT is sponsored by the ISU Department of Dental Standsell, Robert Fisher, Jack Stansell, Margaret spare would build one, it would be a profi table investment. Hygiene. Lineberger, Gordon Cahill, Ruth Trostle, Ernie Schumacher, But little wheat is raised there at present for the simple Sam Phillips, Steve Hirai, Virginia Cook, Edwin Stansell, reason that they have no facilities for making it into fl our. Homedale Scouts, leader prep for National Jamboree Wilbur Roberts, Kenneth Downing, Ethel M. Roberts, Jordan Valley is a good wheat-growing region, and the Two Homedale Boy Scouts and their Scoutmaster are Alene Downing, Erma Udlinek, Tom Arima, Frank farmers down there would gladly turn their attention in preparing for a summertime adventure that will take them Tanikumi, Vachel Hinton and Kay Ann DeCoursey. that direction if they had a fl ouring mill. All the fl our that to Florida, Washington D.C. and on to a National Boy Mrs. Crystal Price of Wilder has reached her 2-gallon they could produce would fi nd a ready market in Silver Scout jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia, where some quota and Mrs. Ruth E. Walker has donated 3 gallons. City, and, as it would only have to be hauled from 20 to 30 35,000 Boy Scouts from home and abroad will assemble miles, the people of this camp could get it much cheaper from Aug. 1-8. Janice Hastriter is new J.D.’s honored queen than from any other source. If the merchants of Silver City The boys are Sam Simpson, son of Ray and Elaine Offi cers were installed June 3 for Bethel 31 of the would club together and build a mill for Jordan Valley they Simpson, and Ed Burman, son of Mary Burman and the late International Order of Job’s Daughters, Homedale. would fi nd it a paying investment. If the object cannot Glen Burman. The Scoutmaster is Ned Stokes, the leader Installing officers were Wanda Waite, guide; Joan be attained any other way, we advise our Jordan Valley of Homedale Troop #409 as well as the Scoutmaster of Eismann, marshal; Toni Jackson, reader; Carol Ann neighbors to go in on the co-operative plan and build a National Jamboree Troop #1021, composed of 36 boys and Schlegel, recorder; Alena Downing, musician; Paulino mill for themselves. Considered from every point of view, four adult leaders from throughout the Treasure Valley. Butler, chaplain; and Carolyn Schlegel, installing Honored it would be a good investment — benefi cial to the farmers Queen. as well as to the people of Silver City and vicinity. Let us Silver City Taxpayers Assn. elects Nettleton president Officers installed were Janice Hastriter, Honored have a fl ouring mill in Jordan Valley by all means. Paul Nettleton, Murphy-area rancher, was elected to Queen; Penny Wolff, senior princess; Lesta Buck, junior serve as president of the Silver City Taxpayers’ Association princess; Marlene Pierce guide; Teri Wilson, marshal; Ivy MATRIMONY ON THE SLY. A jovial party, consisting of during the group’s annual meeting last Saturday. Shenk, junior custodian; Marilyn Curtis, senior custodian; Mrs. We. H. Frazer, Miss Ellen Sullivan, P. McCabe, Peter The association is comprised of taxpayers of Silver Linda Cahill, librarian; May Pierce, recorder; Lynn Nicholson, and Johnny Williams, all of Fairview, left for Boise City homes. It is responsible for the water system, fi re Evans, musician; Millie Nash, treasurer; Elaine Orris, City by last Wednesday’s stage, and when they return, Miss protection, and watchman expenses in the old mining 1st messenger; Nina Evans, chaplain; Christine Orris, 2nd Sullivan will undoubtedly by known as Mrs. McCabe. The town. messenger; Becky Carter, 3rd messenger; Sheila Wood, weather is fearfully hot for that business at the Capital now. Elected vice-president was Doug Hyslop; secretary, Joe 4th messenger; Kathy Simon, 5th messenger; Gail Phillips, P.S. – The party got back to Silver just as we were going to Aman; and treasurer, Harold Curt. Other board members inner guard, and Kathy Eismann, outer guard. press last evening. Friend McCabe “has been and gone and are Sue Liable, Linda Brunger, and Jan Beckwith. In the choir are Jackie Cahill, Marcia Richards and done it,” and we wish him and his fair young bride, A pleasant The membership voted to hire the watchman on a year- Debbie McPherson. trip in their bridal ship, Over life’s tempestuous sea. round basis, rather than for 7½ months. An amendment to the bylaws was approved to include Homedale locals LOCAL HINTS AND HAPPENINGS. The hottest all taxpayers within the city as eligible members, rather A family picnic was held Friday, July 10, at the weather of the season was last Thursday when the mercury than only homeowners. Homedale park, honoring Mr. and Mrs. John Benjamin stood at 92° in the shade, at the Idaho Hotel. In other business, Bureau of Land Management and Eileen of Tuttle, Wash. Present besides Mr. and Mrs. Billy Williams is foreman and Ike Culp timberman at representative Jack Young said that property deeds should Fred Lambeson were Lena Stutheit of Wilder, Pearl Percy, the Silver Cord mine — excellent miners and splendid be available for purchase to homeowners in October of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Percy of Caldwell and son, Mr. and boys, both of them. this year. Mrs. Richard Percy and family of Marsing, Mr. and Mrs. The Idaho World says that “It has the statement of Mr. A committee was named to consider rewriting the Clark Percy and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Latemer Ensign, from his own lips that the is not a candidate for association bylaws. and two children of Caldwell. the Delegateship.” Page 20 Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Commentary
Baxter Black, DVM Jon P. Brown, managing editor Eyes on Owyhee On the County’s World Cup connoisseur Once torn, Jens Schkade’s allegiances crystallized last last week when the Germans edge of week. dismantled host Brazil, 7-1, in Watching your native country win a FIFA World Cup the most lopsided semifi nal in the 84-year history of the will do that. World Cup. Sunday’s day of rest was a day to rejoice for Schkade Germany avenged its 1-0 loss to Brazil in the 2002 fi nal common sense as Germany beat Argentina, 1-0, in extra time for the in Yokohama, Japan. country’s fourth world title. (Earlier, he had predicted “I watched the game, and I was stunned, to be honest,” the win, but missed the score, saying the Germans would Schkade said of the July 8 semifi nal. Chip and Al prevail, 2-1). “To play a home country in the semifi nals, you wouldn’t The Grand View business owner and Germany native expect that kind of performance.” and Levi’s was fi nally able to relax and enjoy the World Cup, even A former youth soccer coach in Grand View and a if he is thousands of miles away from the real party in his man who enjoyed the “backyard” game of football in It’s a pairing I never thought I’d see. Chip and Al. Al was homeland. his youth in East Germany, Schkade was as frank as the a cowboy I worked with for 10 years. He was an example “I’ve been watching it at home every game, and I take English commentators when assessing the Brazilians’ to lots of the young buckaroos. He was 25 years older than time off from work to do that, since it’s during the day,” poor display. me. We met one spring when he was in a cow camp on the the 12-year U.S. resident, who owns Integrity Factoring, “I think they were always very open (spread-out Brown Place in North Fork, Nev. said before Sunday’s fi nal. defensively) and thought that the 12th man would help The ranch manager took him supplies once a week and Relaxation was hard to come by when the Germans and them out,” he said. paid him the 1st of every month. The manager put half his the Americans met in both sides’ fi nal Group G match. By the end of the match, that 12th man — the collective pay in a bank and gave Al the other $150 in cash. Al would No doubt he was on the edge of his seat throughout the Brazilian rooting section — was cheering on the Germans climb in his old car and drive to Elko, and he didn’t come battle of his two home countries just as he was Sunday as Miroslav Klose became the all-time leading scorer in back till he ran out of money. FYI, he was never gone more in what some are calling the fi nest World Cup fi nal in tournament history. than three to four days. history. Of course, one can’t help but join the victors when On occasion, he would spend some time with Jack “It has stayed the same,” he said of the passion for the they’re scoring goals at such an alarming rate. The Daniels or Jim Beam. He was either all in or out cold. game whether he is in Germany or the U.S., at a match in Germans scored four goals in the span of six minutes in Early one mornin’, I was drivin’ out to Farm No. 2 on the person or sitting on his couch watching ESPN or ABC. the fi rst half. Bruneau River. I glimpsed out over a sagebrush fl at that led “By heart, my team is Germany. There were some mixed “You’ll never watch a game like that again,” Schkade from the Black Sands Bar. Al’s horse was standing out in feelings when they played the United States.” said. “Not in the Cup.” the brush. The reins hung loose. I pulled over and walked Germany locked up the group championship and moved Schkade is no stranger to history, though. out to him. Al was laid out on his side snoozing with his into the knockout round on Thomas Müller’s goal in the A native of Saxony in eastern Germany, he was 14 when ol’ dog Brownie curled up beside him. I guess he didn’t 55th minute. want to be arrested for an RUI. Things got considerably more enjoyable for Schkade — See World Cup, Page 21 In the fall, we worked cows. As the vet, I was always stationed near the exhaust. Most of the chutes, I would put my right arm through the side panels on the left side of the cow. I’d also work the tail gate. The cowboy mouthing the Sen. Mike Crapo cows worked the head gate and squeeze. We were often side-by-side. Chip is in the clothing business and at one time was the Director of Global Male Grooming. From Washington Grooming isn’t a work that comes up when you talk about Al. He was from the old school. Always wore his cowboy hat, never earmuffs. He dressed in layers: long Setting aside a day to salute johns, jeans, socks, boots, fi ve-buckle overshoes, and from one to three shirts including his jean jacket. As the weather got colder he would stuff his sleeves and shirt with the American cowboy wadded-up newspapers for insulation. I don’t think I ever The cowboy way of life runs deep in Idaho, where across the United States who contribute to the economic saw him with gloves. enterprising men and women broke towns out of brush well-being of every state. He smoked, rolled his own and only had one upper and helped build the Idaho we know today. They are The resolution also recognizes the widespread interest incisor in his jaw. He could stand there forever, the squeeze examples of strength, hard work and integrity. That is why in rodeo events that showcase the livelihood of cowboys handle in one hand, the head catch in the other, and a lit they have been honored for the past nine years through and the cowboy’s role in literature, fi lm, music and as cigarette dangling between his lip and tooth. To top it a Senate Resolution that dedicates a day in July as the an American icon. Further, the resolution acknowledges off, his nose was always runny. Standing beside him, one National Day of the American Cowboy to recognize the the contributions made by cowboys and cowgirls to their learned how to duck quickly when he whipped his head legacy of cowboys and cowgirls and their part in American communities and encourages Americans to observe the around to see the next cow comin’ in! history. day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. To observe I treasured Al. So imagine my thrill when I read that Chip I joined 11 of my Senate colleagues, including fellow this day, some communities have celebrations, gatherings, Bergh, CEO of Levi Strauss jeans, validated Al’s practice Idaho Sen. Jim Risch, in once again co-sponsoring the rodeos, community activities and honor individuals who of never washing his jeans! Al would wear a new pair till bipartisan resolution that was introduced by Sen. Mike exemplify the western lifestyle and are good stewards of they stood in the corner by themselves. They became like Enzi (R-Wyo.). The resolution would designate July 26, the land. canvas, then fi berglass, then galvanized stovepipe. They 2014, as “National Day of the American Cowboy.” The Cowboys and cowgirls are skilled and tough. They were waterproof for sure and, I’ll bet, bulletproof. resolution recognizes many of the attributes of cowboys endure harsh weather to protect the cattle, horses and Chip himself says he wears them for months on end and their contribution to our nation: sheep for which they are responsible. They pitch in, no without washing, though he recommends treating them Pioneering men and women, recognized as “cowboys,” matter the task, to get the job done. They are innovative with white vinegar or vodka regularly, for unpleasant odor. helped establish the American West; problem-solvers. They advance a time-honored tradition of I can’t remember Al being concerned about odor, but I’m The cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, living off the land and sustaining it for future generations. positive he would think it was a waste of good vodka. compassion, respect, a strong work ethic and patriotism; We have much to continue to learn from the cowboys and The cowboy spirit exemplifi es strength of character, cowgirls who thankfully call Idaho home and the many — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com for sound family values and good common sense; Idahoans who embody the grit and determination of the more features and to purchase Baxter Black merchandise, The cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, cowboy way of life. including his newest compilation, “Poems Worth Saving,” geographic boundaries and political affi liations; other books and DVDs. The cowboy, who lives off the land and works to protect — Perhaps fi ttingly, the 10th annual National Day of the and enhance the environment, is an excellent steward of Cowboy will be observed on the same day as the Owyhee the land and its creatures; Cattlemen’s Association’s summer meeting in Silver City. Cowboy traditions have been a part of American culture Republican Mike Crapo is Idaho’s senior member of the for generations; U.S. Senate. He is in his third six-year term and has served The cowboy continues to be an important part of the in the Senate since 1999. Prior to that, he was a three-term economy through the work of many thousands of ranchers Idaho Second District congressman. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 21 Commentary Financial management There’s more than salary to consider when weighing job offers Dear Dave, prices and cost of living are free, and we’re saving for our fi rst you’re looking for in this scenario I have job offers from two tech ridiculous! Still, if it weren’t for house. We have about $75,000 in is a wise, safe place to park it and companies. One is in San Antonio the cost of living argument, it savings, and we’d like to buy a pile it up while you prepare. and pays $55,000 a year, while would be a no-brainer for me. home with cash in the next few Congratulations, Andrew. the other is in Silicon Valley Then, it wouldn’t really be so years. Where do you think we Debt-free is the way to be when making $100,000 a year. My much about the income and prices should place our money so it’s you’re looking to buy a nice, new friends are advising me to move as it would be about the career working for us while we save? home! to California, but I feel like I’d opportunity. — Andrew — Dave have more money in my budget Still, you have to consider the if I moved to San Antonio. What economic factors involved here. Dear Andrew, — Dave Ramsey has authored do you think? 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All at daveramsey.com. Vision & Values Obama develops Orwellian Environmental Purity Agency by Dr. Marvin Folkertsma of their organizations; and statesmen, whose motivations than just breathtaking; it is all-encompassing, especially The rollout of the Environmental Protection Agency’s extend to the broader concerns of society or the nation. considering that everything a person does in life somehow new draft regulation to limit greenhouse gases was These types are found in all organizations. But the point in entails carbon and water. In this way, the zealots at the accompanied by a brilliant political cartoon that showed a this context is that EPA offi cials talk like statesmen but act EPA have discovered, or stumbled upon, a means to use pair of hapless fellows with automobile muffl ers protruding like zealots, which means that absolutely nothing should environmental concerns to limit fundamental freedoms from their mouths, apparently to prevent any renegade stand in the way of their policy goals; only the mission in a manner reminiscent of George Orwell. Further, EPA CO2 exhalations from polluting the atmosphere with matters, nothing else. zealots and their allies have developed a rich Newspeak their climate-changing carbon halitosis. Call this part of Consider the costs of phasing out coal over the course of vocabulary to vilify their enemies, including comparing the agency’s 97 percent solution, based on the frequently the next 25 years or so, which is the consequence of these anthropogenic climate-change skeptics to Holocaust made claim that the number represents the percentage of new regulations. The Heritage Foundation estimates that deniers. By this interpretation, today’s climate troglodytes scientists who blame climate change on human activity. by the end of 2023, “nearly 600,000 jobs would be lost; a have no place in a new world order where the country’s The fact that this fi gure is fi ction, as pointed out in an family of four’s income would drop by $1,200 per year, and Earth-worshippers bow before a Big Brother symbol excellent review of the fi ndings by Joseph Bast and Roy aggregate gross domestic product would decrease by $2.23 represented by the EPA. Spencer in a recent Wall Street Journal article, deters the trillion over the entire period of the analysis.” Especially Orwell’s “1984” contains a classic scene where O’Brien climate-catastrophe conjurers not one bit; the number is hard-hit would be low-income families, manufacturers, is torturing poor Winston Smith, telling him he is insane repeated as part of the climate-control catechism. And and the Midwest, which are heavily reliant on coal. And and that the point of his tribulations is to make him anyway, who’s going to quibble over a few percentage for what? Reducing global temperature by a few tenths of perfect. Something like this follows from the increasing points when the fate of the Earth is in the balance? a degree Celsius by the end of the century, a change that misery infl icted on American citizens by this notorious Or is it? Have the climate-change crusaders gone might come about anyway, and in a larger amount, by agency: green is good, carbon is bad, pollution is evil. clinically mad, as Steven F. Hayward suggests? The answer natural fl uctuations in the climate. Thus, America must be strapped to that gurney and be is, it depends on how you regard their true motivations, It gets worse. In “the most breathtaking power grab I’ve subject to offi cially infl icted depredations to wring out its or how you extend the likely consequences of their seen in a long time,” according to Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), environmental malevolence, to cleanse it from the sin of behavior. the EPA proposed rules that would extend its jurisdiction pollution, until the nation, too, becomes perfect. And, as in Consider Anthony Downs’ portrayal of bureaucratic over the nation’s “intermittent and ephemeral streams “1984,” it is not enough to accept the EPA; one must love it types that he outlined in his public administration classic, and wetlands,” generated by occasional wet seasons, or as well. Only then can we all become pure, only then can we “Inside Bureaucracy,” published a half-century ago. The simply when it rains. Careful! That pond in your backyard all become perfect. This is the job of America’s version of purely self-interested offi cials included climbers, who could be toxic! Same with ditches and streams that are “1984”’s inner party: the Environmental Purity Agency. “seek to maximize their own power, income, and prestige,” miles away from navigable waterways. This extension and conservers, who “seek to maximize their own security of control over private property and citizens’ everyday — Dr. Marvin Folkertsma is a professor of political and convenience.” Neither type gives a whit about the lives is breathtaking. And in spite of a recent Supreme science and fellow for American studies with The Center betterment of their bureaus or society as a whole. More Court decision curtailing the agency’s powers, the EPA’s for Vision & Values at Grove City College. The author of interesting are zealots who are religiously committed to a proclivities remain clear. several books, his latest release is a high-energy novel narrow policy or program; advocates, who work on behalf But, this expansion of governmental power is more titled “The Thirteenth Commandment.” √ World Cup: Grand View resident likes U.S.’s chances to go deep in ’18 From Page 20 country for the quadrennial event. able to put his prognostication to use again, predicting the the Berlin Wall came down in 1989. Before Sunday, a German team had won only one World Americans’ potential for 2018 in Russia. “That was a fun time,” he said. Cup in Schkade’s lifetime — West Germany’s 1-0 win “It think we’ll be up for a good team next time around,” By 2006, when the World Cup was played in Germany, over Argentina in 1990 in Rome — and had never won as he said. “The semifi nals could be in with a little bit of Schkade had emigrated to the U.S. a country united under one fl ag. luck. “That was bittersweet,” he said of not being in his home Even with Germany capturing the Cup, Schkade was “You have to have luck with the Cup.” Page 22 Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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