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VOL. 34, NO. 33 $1 HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 #OUNTY BUDGET TO RISE ABOUT PERCENT IN &9 As they lament dwindling or tenuous revenue sources, Owyhee County commissioners move forward with pay raises to retain employees in the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 budget. (OHFWHGRIÀFLDOV Medicaid employees to see expansion could pay hikes affect funding
For the second time in three &RXQW\RI¿FLDOVDUHNHHSLQJ years, the Board of County a close eye on a couple of 2018 Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo Queen Emma Carley (left) passes the sash to new Commissioners has signed off revenue streams that could see queen Annie Miller (middle) on Saturday night, while rodeo board president Howard Maupin on proposed appropriations changes in the future. waits his turn. that will provide pay increases &RXQW\&OHUN$QJLH%DUNHOO for employees. VDLGIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHLQDIHZ The total budget is slightly years, county commissioners -ARSINGS -ILLER BECOMES more than $11.5 million. The KDYH RSWHG WR VRFN DZD\ commissioners will convene some of the Payment in Lieu /WYHEE COUNTY QUEEN a public hearing on the FY of Taxes received from the 2020 budget at 10 a.m., on federal government for the The new Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo Miller and is active in many other clubs. Monday inside Courtroom 2 vast tracts of Bureau of Land queen didn’t have to drive far to be crowned She’s also a Healthy Living Teen Advocate in Murphy. Management public lands that before a raucous crowd Saturday evening. and co-facilitator of the Marsing Health As was the case two years are tax-exempt. Annie Miller, the 2019-20 queen, is a Coalition. DJRRI¿FLDOVGHFLGHGWRKLNH The $1.3 million Fiscal Year Marsing High School junior and is deeply She has represented the county at the 4-H SD\UDWHVLQDQHIIRUWWRNHHS 2019 PILT payment received in entrenched in Owyhee County activities and Teen Conference, Know Your Government, employees from jumping to June was divvied up between events. and more. agencies in other counties. In the current expense budget and And the rodeo arena in which she received Annie was named the horsemanship award recent history, that phenomenon the PILT Trust. her crown and sash from 2018-19 Queen winner in the queen contest, too. has occurred most frequently District 2 Commissioner (PPD &DUOH\ LV D IDPLOLDU VSRW 6KH WRRN First runner-up Kyleigh Davis, from Eagle, LQWKHVKHULII¶VRI¿FH Kelly Aberasturi said he part in the Owyhee County 4-H Horse Show received the speech award and was named RQ$XJWRVWDUWIDLUZHHN Miss Congeniality. Kyleigh is the daughter –– See Pay, page 10A –– See Funding, page 12A The 16-year-old is vice-president of the of Ken and Tia Davis and attends Eagle High Marsing FFA chapter and has been involved School. in 4-H for eight years, currently in the Pony Murphy’s Cindy Read was second runner- Express club. up and is the daughter of Dennis and Michelle Homedale math Annie is the daughter of Darin and Janet Read. She attends Melba High School. TEACHER DIES IN CRASH Homedale High School staff ing Olsen’s -ARSING STUDENTS KICK OFF NEW and students are coping with death later the loss of a popular teacher Monday, with classes set to start Mon- and remind- YEAR UNDER NEW ROOF day. ed people completion. Marsing townspeople have Ken Olsen, a longtime math that grief New middle school makes watched the new middle school rise from the teacher, former tennis coach counselors debut today site on 8th Avenue West for more than a year. and HHS graduate, died Mon- were avail- A new era begins today for Marsing School The new building, along with a new day morning while riding his able if need- motorcycle west on Idaho ed. District and its students. gymnasium nearby, will provide students with Ken Olsen The construction project that has been updated facilities and an improved learning highway 19 west of Caldwell. Olsen’s ongoing for more than a year is nearing environment. The school district sent out –– See Teacher, page 11A –– See Marsing Schools, page 12A a message to patrons regard-
3UBSCRIBE TODAY Summer Market, Pg. 2A: Adrian shows off improvements Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered HHS Golf, Pg. 4A: Uranga back at it directly to you each Wednesday What’s happening? Pg. 11A: A look at events ahead this week Only $37.10 (incl. post. & tax) in Owyhee County #ALL Fair and rodeo, Pg. 9A & 1B: Photos and results from the week /BITUARIES ! s ,OOKING "ACK " s #OMMENTARY " Page 2A Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Shoppers turned out Friday for the latest installment of the Adrian Community Market’s second summer season. 3UMMER MARKET STOKES !DRIANS FEELING OF COMMUNITY Revitalized downtown PDUNHWLVSODQQHGWRFRLQFLGH PDUNHWIRUIRONVWRVLWDQG a booth and sell jam, aprons, former location of the library. Adrian has been on display with the town’s Christmas tree enjoy coffee and conversation hemp items, granola, quilts Angie Sillonis said there each of the past two summers lighting in early December. and share their vision for the and garden produce such as are several vendors who have WKURXJKDFRPPXQLW\PDUNHW Jada Ishida, one of the town, which is another aspect tomatoes, several varieties of YLVLWHGWKHPDUNHWIRURQH 7KHPDUNHWFRQWLQXHV)ULGD\ YHQGRUVLVVHUYLQJDVPDUNHW of the Adrian 2040 project peppers, eggplant and rhubarb. outing, including a Homedale in the small town. There are coordinator. But she said it’s spearheaded by 2019 Adrian .HOVHH7XFNHUDOVRUXQVD FFA chapter member who sold WKUHHPDUNHWGD\VUHPDLQLQJ PRUHWKDQDPDUNHW High School graduate Sadee VKDYHGLFHWUXFNZKLFKKDV fresh cherries. in the 2019 season. ³0\KXVEDQGDVNHGPHµ$UH Speelmon last year as her been a big hit, Sillonis said. Shoppers also have been 7KHPDUNHWUXQVIURP \RXGRLQJWKLVWRPDNHPRQH\ senior project. Ontario resident Tami DEOH WRWDNH LQ WKHVLJKWV SPWRSPRQWKH¿UVWDQG or to build community?’ I’m This year’s local vendors Nightingale has been a regular of a rebuilding downtown, third Fridays of the month. doing it to build community,” have sold whole pies and pie as well, selling homemade including a new mural painted %HVLGHVWKLVZHHNUHPDLQLQJ Ishida said. by the slice, fresh cherries, fruit apple, cherry, bumbleberry, E\ORFDODUWLVW-HUUL/LVNRXWVLGH PDUNHWGDWHVLQFOXGH6HSW 7KHPDUNHWLVORFDWHGQH[W jams, garden produce, hand marionberry and pecan pies. TLC Beauty and Barber. and Sept. 21. WR6XFFRU&UHHN&RIIHHQHDU FUDIWVFRRNLHVSKRWRJUDSK\ Angie Sillonis and her )RONVZKREDNHRUFUHDWH 7KHPDUNHWZKLFKYHQGRU Don’s Lumber and Hardware SRWWHU\VWUDZEHUU\VKRUWFDNH husband Eric Ellis sell a handmade goods are welcome Angie Sillonis said is an “off- on Oregon highway 201 Christmas ornaments and variety of apricot and cherry to purchase booth space at the shoot” of the Adrian 2040 (Adrian’s main drag). This is more. jams, orange marmalade, UHPDLQLQJPDUNHWV community-wide revitalization a different location from the Core vendors have included VHHGOHVVEODFNEHUU\V\UXS 6SDFHFRVWVSHUPDUNHW program, will return for a third inaugural year. Jada Ishida, Kendee Ishida FKRFRODWHFKLSFRRNLHVJOXWHQ day or $20 for the season. season in June. But a holiday There are spots near the and Heidi Purnell, who share IUHHVXJDUFRRNLHVQRWHFDUGV Proceeds go toward Adrian featuring original photographs, 2040. and hand-thrown decorative Money from apron sales at We’ll Give You a Reason to Smile! pottery created by Angie’s the Ishida-Purnell booth also brother, Tony Sillonis. EHQH¿WV$GULDQ Cleaning, Half of the proceeds from For more information on the jam sales benefits the selling your wares at the Get your kids in Exam & Adrian Food Pantry, which is PDUNHWFRQWDFW-DGD,VKLGD * $ for their cleaning, X-Rays 82 open 4:30 p.m., to 6 p.m., each at (208) 573-3272 or jada@ exams, and x-rays! vÀÊÕÃÕÀi`Ê«>ÌiÌÃ]ÊÊ>LÃiViÊvÊ«iÀ`Ì>Ê`Ãi>Ãi® Thursday during the summer ishidafarms.com. ``Ê/iiÌ Ê7 Ìi}Ê and is located next to the — JPB vÀÊÞÊfÎt Adrian school cafeteria in the
337-5588 Open 7:30 am - 6 pm A&S Lumber Monday - Friday & Supply 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 328 Hwy 95 in Homedale /80%(5,1 Livestock & Pet Feed 672&. Show Supplies )5(((67,0$7(6 'RJ&DW3LJ6WHHU 0RUH :DVS 4-H & FFA ',6&28176 )O\6SUD\ AVAILABLE Habla en Español :HKDYHEXJFRQWURO Dr. Jeppe 6SUD\V7UDSV0DVNV 0RUH 523(6216$/( *DUGHQ7RROV tr’s & Su Owyhee Family Dental Center 208-337-4383 Wyn mr’s ÊÊÊ££xÊ-°Ê >ÊÊUÊi`>i www.owyheefamilydental.com ,UULJDWLRQ 6WRUDJH8QLWV * For new and existing patients with healthy mouths some restrictions may apply. New Stock Arriving Weekly &RPLQJ6RRQ Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 3A #OMMENTS TAKEN ON CITY BUDGETS #OURTHOUSE REPORT A list of felony and misdemeanor dispositions recently tonight completed at courtrooms in Murphy and Homedale. Infractions The city councils for all three courtroom. The appropriations are nearly are not included: Owyhee County municipalities 7KHFRXQFLO¶V¿UVWRUGHURI $6,000 more than the current !UG ZLOOWDNHXSEXGJHWKHDULQJV business after returning the budget. Nearly half of the Crystal Marie Gazpar-Cardenas — Misdemeanor assault- tonight. courtroom is the $4.93 million WRZQ¶VEXGJHWLVHDUPDUNHGIRU domestic violence in presence of a child without traumatic injury Public comment will be in proposed appropriations. The the water fund, just as was the (amended from felony domestic battery or assault in presence of accepted on the proposed Fiscal budget is about $60,000 smaller case in FY 19. a child after plea deal): 180 days in jail (9 days served, 171 days Year 2020 budgets for: than the FY 19 appropriations. Marsing — The city council VXVSHQGHG \HDUVXQVXSHUYLVHGSUREDWLRQLQ¿QHV Homedale — The council Grand View — The city convenes at 7 p.m., today at $337.50 in court costs. Dismissed by prosecuting attorney: will convene at 5:30 p.m. at council will meet at 6 p.m., City Hall, 425 Main St., and Misdemeanor telecommunication line, intentional destruction 5LYHUVLGH3DUNWRGLVFXVVWKH today at City Hall, 425 Boise the public will be allowed to of line or instrument placement of a community Ave., for its regular monthly give comment on a proposed Juan D. Miranda Flores, Santa Ana, Calif. — Misdemeanor garden. meeting. $4.1 million budget for FY 20. GULYLQJXQGHUWKHLQÀXHQFH GD\LQMDLO VHUYHG GD\V At 6 p.m., the meeting shifts Citizens will be able The appropriations are only driver’s license suspension, 1 year unsupervised probation, to City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming to comment on a $613,936 about $5,000 more than the FY LQ¿QHVLQFRXUWFRVWVWithheld judgment: Ave., inside the magistrate budget proposed for FY 20. 19 budget. Defendant can petition for record to be expunged upon successful completion of sentence. Joel Sabdi Ruiz, Nampa — Misdemeanor controlled TodayTod Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue VXEVWDQFHSRVVHVVLRQ LQ¿QHV LQFRXUWFRVWV
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(208) 482-7565 (208) 642-3586 Wilder – 204 5th st. 517 S. 9th St – Payette www.pointstire.com/wilder www.pointstire.com/payette Page 4A Wednesday, August 14, 2019 5RANGA SECOND IN BOYS -ARSING DISTRICTS MOBILE APP READY FOR FULL YEAR Idaho golf Junior Am “We should see more activity on the app as things Late last school year, the UDPSEDFNXSZLWKWKHVWDUWRI Marsing School District school,” he said. debuted a mobile app district State high school champ He added, “There are lots of patrons can use to learn about opportunities and resources plays in Portland for Team school activities as they are WKDWZH¶UHORRNLQJWREHDEOH planned and happening. It to provide. Idaho DOVR SURYLGHV D OLQN WR WKH “There are lots of positive Daniel Uranga’s solid golf year continued last district’s website. things happening that we’re :HGQHVGD\ZKHQKH¿QLVKHGVHFRQGLQLQWKH The free app, “Marsing very excited about.” state’s largest junior tournament. Joint School District,” is In other district news, the The Idaho Junior Amateur Championship was available in your phone’s app school trustees now hold store. held on the University of Idaho golf course in their monthly meeting on the Stewart said that he was Moscow. second Wednesday of each aware of the app getting 8UDQJDEDFNHGXSKLV$VWDWHFKDPSLRQVKLS month. The board convenes regular use last school from the high school season with a runner-up its next meeting at 7 p.m., year, but he hasn’t seen the showing in the Boys’ 15-18 age division for the today. numbers over the summer. Idaho Golf Association-sanctioned tournament. — TK Uranga shot a 2-over-par 218 in the three- URXQGWRXUQDPHQWWZRVWURNHVEHKLQGFKDPSLRQ Quinn Haigwood of Boise. (OMEDALE SCHOOLS SLATE The incoming Homedale High School senior played against 45 other boys, including prep ULYDOV-DNH2¶1HLOODQG/XFDV5\QHDUVRQIURP open houses Fruitland. Open houses are planned students drop in as they have Uranga and Haigwood were tied with 73s after finishing tied for 19th in the individual throughout the Homedale time.” the Aug. 5 opening round. The boys were four tournament, which included nearly 50 golfers. School District on Thursday. 0RQGD\LVWKH¿UVWGD\RI VWURNHVEHKLQG6DP3DXO\ZKRRSHQHGZLWKD He shot a 6-over 150 at the Riverside Golf and The open houses will run class for the 2019-20 school 3-under-par 69. Country Club. from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at year. Uranga rallied on Day 2 with 3-under 69 of 7HDP,GDKR¿QLVKHGth among a dozen teams the elementary school, middle Online registration for his own before hanging on through a 3-over 76 from Oregon, California, Hawaii, Washington school and high school. the first session of driver’s “This will be an opportunity education classes will open last Wednesday. state, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and British for students to meet their at 8 a.m., on Friday, Aug. Uranga’s sister, Tea, who will be a sophomore Columbia. The top three golf scores from each team were teacher,” HMS principal 23. Students must be at least at HHS this year, also played in the Idaho Junior Moss Strong said. “It is very 14½ years of age to enroll in used after each round to determine team scores. Am. She missed the cut in the girls’ 13-14 age informal, and parents and the class. group by one shot after the second round. She 7KH,GDKRDQV¿QLVKHGWKHKROHWRXUQDPHQW ¿QLVKHGZLWKDRYHUSDU DWVWURNHVEHKLQGFKDPSLRQ2UHJRQ1R Daniel Uranga’s summer continued Saturday 1 and three shots behind ninth-place Nevada. and Sunday as he competed against some of the Uranga’s Team Idaho compatriots included best juniors in the West as part of Team Idaho &ODVV$VWDWHFKDPSLRQ-DNH6ORFXPIURP in the Eddie Hogan Cup in Portland. 5RFN\0RXQWDLQRI0HULGLDQ%RLVH+LJKVHQLRU 32%2; +20('$/(,' Uranga was the best-performing Idahoan, Joe Gustavel, and Zach Carter from Eagle. 3+21()$; www.theowyheeavalanche.com U.S.P.S. NO. 416-340 &RS\ULJKW ±±,661 JON P. BROWN, managing editor E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 102 TODD KLEPPINGER, reporter E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 103 KARA MORRISRI¿FH E-mail: NDUD#RZ\KHHDYDODQFKHFRP ([W ROBERT AMAN, composition E-mail: [email protected]; Ext.: 105 JOE E. AMAN, publisher E-mail: [email protected]
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New YEAR APPROACHES project is providing for “Families in Marsing have to carpet was added in the 7KUHH &UHHN 6FKRRO LV and stay up-to-date on WKH NLGV WKH VWDII DQG WKH go all the way there to receive elementary school, and the gearing up for the 2019-20 happenings with the school community within the those services. exterior of the high school school year, and the board of and community in southeast district,” Marsing School ³:H¶UH SURYLGLQJ DQ RI¿FH was painted. trustees will get a jump with a Owyhee County. District superintendent Norm in the old middle school, the “We have planned a new meeting next Wednesday. School safety measures are Stewart said. community school concept, science lab, but we’re still The school board meeting FRQWLQXLQJ3ROORFNUHSRUWHG Voters approved a 25-year, IRUWKRVHVHUYLFHVIRUWKHNLGV waiting on bids for that,” he begins at 7 p.m., inside the in a recent newsletter. $13.5 million bond in March and their families.” said. “That would be a project school’s community room. Installation is ongoing on 2017. Because of low interest 7KHUHLVVWLOOZRUNWREHGRQH that would go into the school 7KH7KUHH&UHHN6FKRRO caution lights along the Three rates at the time, the district on the school construction year.” year begins at 8 a.m., on Sept. &UHHN+LJKZD\LQIURQWRIWKH was able to shave off four project. Renovation at the high 3 with an open house and school. years from the bond, down to With the contingency fund school is ongoing. registration. 1HZ VPRNH GHWHFWRUV 21 years. that was built in and with bids “There’s a real push to get 'HQD3ROORFNUHWXUQVIRU have been installed as a step “We were able to save that were received, district those things done by the start another year as teacher. in improving the emergency taxpayers $1.43 million,” WUXVWHHVNQHZWKHUHZRXOGEH of school (today),” Stewart 7KHVFKRROKDVD)DFHERRN warning system. The detectors Stewart said. funds left over for additional said. SDJH ³7KUHH&UHHN6FKRRO will alert those people inside the He added, “We’re very projects, Stewart said. The superintendent said that District #416) to help patrons school complex as well as anyone WKDQNIXO WR WKH YRWHUV LQ WKH “The board decided to he has received a great deal of DQGLQWHUHVWHGSDUWLHVQHWZRUN in the nearby teacherage. tax district to allow us to prioritize, and that’s where SRVLWLYH IHHGEDFN HVSHFLDOO\ be able to build this school. we accounted for the safety LQUHJDUGVWRWKHSDUNLQJORWV It’s a great location and measures and the paving of and the building itself. The environment for the students DGGLWLRQDO SDUNLQJ DUHDV´ KH new gym, especially, has to get an education, as well said. received positive comments. Senior menus as a great location for the It was decided to not move — TK (OMEDALE 3ENIOR #ENTER community to be able to come the elementary playground, Salad bar available with each meal: to.” Lettuce, tomato, boiled eggs, peaches, apricots, salad dressing On Tuesday, the community Milk available each day; Roll each day except Aug. 14 had the chance to celebrate Back to School $XJ %%4SRUNRQUROOEDNHGSRWDWRJUHHQEHDQV the new school, gymnasium Aug. 15: Beef & broccoli, rice and the eventual relocation $XJ 3RUNURDVWPDVKHGSRWDWRHVZJUDY\EHHWV RI GLVWULFW RI¿FHV IURP WKHLU Essential Aug. 21: Tater tot casserole (ground beef, tater tots, cream of temporary high school Oils mushroom soup) Calif. blend veggies location to the old middle $XJ &RXQWU\IULHGVWHDNPDVKHGSRWDWRHVZJUDY\ school. The district held a country trio veggies ribbon-cutting ceremony after GHDGOLQH WR PDUN WKH QHZ Open House facilities less than 24 hours 2IMROCK 3ENIOR #ENTER before the start of the 2019-20 Thursday Aug. 15 All meals are served with milk & fruit juice school year. $XJ +RDJLHVDQGZLFKKDPWXUNH\FKHHVHOHWWXFH The location of the new 4-8 p.m. tomatoes, cheezy french fries, coleslaw, fresh fruit or melon, classrooms and gymnasium lemon yogurt Aug. 20: Ham dinner, yams, veggie blend, pineapple & cottage has helped with security, 110 W. Montana (Homedale Christian FKHHVHFXSFDNHV LFHFUHDP&RRN¶VFKRLFHVRXS as well, providing a safe Church) environment for students and $XJ 5RDVWEHHIEDNHGSRWDWRZJUDY\:DOGRUIVDODGVOLFH RI:*EUHDGZEXWWHU\RJXUWZJUDQRODEHUU\FREEOHU VWDIIWKDWZRUNLQWKHEXLOGLQJ Come join the fun learn- Prior to construction, students Aug. 27: Tostada bowl salad, WG tortilla bowl & tortilla ZRXOG ZDON IURP ORFDWLRQ ing how essential oils will chips, green salad, tomatoes, onions, olives, salsa, cream to location outside for six help support your children/ cheese, shredded cheese, refried beans, fresh berries & cottage periods a day as they were cheese transitioning. teens emotional and physi- 7KH VFKRRO GLVWULFW RI¿FHV cal well being. will be open in the old middle GUN SHOW school by early fall. Building If you have children who struggle with UHQRYDWLRQVDUHEHLQJ¿QDQFHG focus & mental distractions, have with district funds separate Caldwell National meltdowns, struggle wih stress, ten- from the bond, Stewart said. sion, feelings of sadness, stress belly The school district will Guard Armory aches, anxiousness, need help bal- share space in the old school 1200 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell ancing mood and soothe upset feel- building with Western ings, promote a healthier immune Idaho Community Action SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 Partnership (WICAP), which system and your whole family needs provides a Head Start program a better nigh’ts sleep. SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 for students 3 to 5 years old. “We actually plan on starting If your childs needs help with any of HOURS: SAT 9-5 - SUN 9-3 $ our own preschool, hopefully these issues, please take time to drop Admission 6 for 12 & Over in January,” Stewart said. “We by to see how safe and easy natural would then be sharing services Essential Oils can help your loved in the old middle school, one ones. classroom for WICAP and one for preschool.” For more information contact %X\6HOO7UDGH Additionally, the school Jan Aman district has entered into a Essential Guns, Knives & Collectibles relationship with Terry Reilly FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Health Services to have Oils RAY AMOUREUX 208-870-1712 outside mental health services 208-989-0885 in the same building. SPONSORS OF THE SHOW ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE, THEFT, OR ACCIDENTAL INJURY. ALL STATE & FEDERAL LAWS ARE TO BE OBSERVED “They provide (mental Page 6A Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Obituaries -ARY ,UCILLE -IHAN &REEMAN After a long journey, Mary 1958. Life was a whirlwind A new chapter started in UHGKDLUWRKHUTXLFNZLWVKH Lucille Mihan Freeman, passed for Mary, but she never quit the mid 1980s when Guy ZDVDWUXHFRUNHU on August 7, 2019 & gained VPLOLQJRUMRNLQJ & Mary moved to Nampa Mary loved her family & her eternal wings. We are sure She & Guy became proud & started Freeman & Co. would do anything for them. she was greeted with open parents to Brant in April 1959, &RQVWUXFWLRQ0DU\WRRNRQWKH She always reminded us that arms by Jesus & her beloved Tim in December 1960 & WDVNRIVHFUHWDU\ PDQDJHG she “was sure glad God gave husband Guy. )UDQNLQ'HFHPEHU WKHRI¿FH you to me.” Mary was born on December Mary loved her family & wore She was the glue that held Mary was preceded in death 13, 1937 in Boise, ID to Joe out many rosaries praying for it all together. Mary retired by her husband Guy, her parents & Laurine Mihan. She was WKHP7KHIDPLO\¿UVWOLYHGRQ in 1998. & her three brothers. She is welcomed by 3 older brothers, Blaine St. in Caldwell before Mary’s door was always survived by sons, Brant (Julie) -DFN-LP *DU\:KHQ0DU\ moving to Middleton. RSHQWRDQ\RQH6KHNHSW Homedale, Tim (Michelle) was young, her family lived *X\ZRUNHGIRU,GDKR0HDW the coffee hot & always had 0DUVLQJ)UDQN .LP 1DPSD in the Boise & Meridian area 3DFNZKLOHDOVRWUDGLQJFDWWOH company stopping by. Mary several grandchildren & great- where her father farmed. The KRUVHV0DU\ZRUNHGDW loved reading the newspaper grandchildren. family then moved to Melba. the Glen L. Evans Fly Tying hats during this time. Horse & watching horse racing. A rosary was scheduled for Here, Mary attended school, &RW\LQJ¿VKLQJÀLHV WKHQ trainer, groom & transporter 6KHZDVNQRZQWRVWRFNXS August 13th at 7pm at Yraguen graduating from Nampa High became a cattleman’s wife to name a few. She treasured on coffee & cigarettes before Nampa Funeral Home. Funeral in 1955. She had many fond with many chores. her albums of “win pictures” winter storms. Mass will be held August 14th memories of life on the farm 7KHIDPLO\¶VMRXUQH\WRRN from the racehorses. Mary was a devout Catholic at 11am at St. Paul’s Catholic & the “shenanigans” her older a new twist with the cattle The family returned to Idaho her entire life. She attended Church, Nampa. Graveside brothers got into. PDUNHWFUDVKLQ 7KLV in 1974, settling in Marsing. church any chance she could, will follow at Mt. Calvary 0DU\ZRUNHGDWEDNHULHVLQ started a successful career in 0DU\WRRNWKHMREDVVHFUHWDU\ even if in another state. Her faith Cemetery, Nampa. Nampa while attending Boise horse racing. Guy became a for the Owyhee County in the Lord helped her through ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVGRQDWLRQV Business College. She met her racehorse trainer with Mary prosecuting attorney. She also each of life’s challenges. Mary can be made in memory of true love, Guy Freeman, & & the boys following across became a foster mom to many was also very proud of her Mary to St. Paul’s School, they were married August 29, the country. Mary wore many NLGVGXULQJWKLVWLPH Irish ancestry. From her curly Nampa, ID. -ELANIE !NNE ,ARSEN Melanie Anne Larsen passed career and on into her later gathered many fond memories death by her parents, John away Wednesday, July 24, calling as a care giver for her of their time there. In 2002, and Patricia and her brothers at home with her family by KDQGLFDSSHGEURWKHU3DWULFN WKH\PRYHGWR/DNHSRUW&$ Christopher and Michael. She her side in Belfair, WA. She and sister Donna. where Dan was offered a new is survived by her husband was born on July 11, 1952 in Melanie was a very SRVLWLRQZRUNLQJIRU86'$ Dan, their two children Monica Nampa, ID to John and Patricia sensitive, loving person who while Melanie continued Larsen and Matthew Larsen; Lootens, the second child of was genuinely concerned with WRFDUHIRU3DWULFN:KHQD and their three grandchildren, thirteen. She grew up on the other people’s well-being position at the USDA came $VKOH\-RVKDQG-DNH family farm near Homedale and was always there when open in western Washington, Her remaining siblings and ID where she attended school someone needed advice; she they moved to Port Orchard, their spouses are as follows: participating in band and choir was a great listener. She lived WA to be closer to Melanie’s Sisters: Paula Van Lootens, while graduating in 1970. A by the philosophy “to give sisters and enjoyed a &KHU\O)DON -RH 'RQQD great deal of her time growing more than you receive” and meaningful time with friends /LVD/RRWHQV%URWKHUV -DFN up on the farm was spent with was truly loved by everyone to give up farming, with both and family much closer. (Margo), Steve (Rosemary), her mother tending to the ZKRNQHZKHU agreeing that it was time Melanie became health care 0DUN &LQG\ .HYHQ -R younger children and helping Melanie had two beautiful for a change in careers. Dan provider for Donna, another .HOO\ 1LNNL 3KLOOLS &KHU\O around the house. children who were legally DFTXLUHGDWHDFKLQJFHUWL¿FDWH of her siblings with mental DQG3DWULFN/RRWHQV Upon graduation from high adopted by her second while Melanie became a disabilities. There will be a Memorial school, Melanie went into husband, Danny Larsen of certified home provider for At the time of her death, Service: Thursday, August nurse’s training at Caldwell Marsing, ID in April of 1980. KHUEURWKHU3DWULFN7KH\ Melanie and Dan had retired 15, 2019 11:00 am at the Memorial Hospital becoming a They farmed together in the moved to Ranchester, WY and were living in a cabin in Marsing Community Center, Licensed Practical Nurse in the Marsing area, purchasing where Dan taught school on the woods outside of Belfair, 126 Second St N., Marsing Fall of 1970. She was a very a farm in 1983, where they the Crow Indian Reservation WA, enjoying a quiet life ID., 83639. Donations can be caring and conscientious nurse, did their best to scratch out ZKLOH0HODQLHORRNHGDIWHU with each other and her sister, made to the American Cancer a quality that she retained a living off the land. In 1999 3DWULFN7KH\ZHUHYHU\KDSS\ Donna. Society or to any charity of throughout her professional they made the hard decision in Wyoming and Melanie Melanie was preceded in your choice. 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in county fair’s youth Left: Trinity Neeser, the new drum major for the Homedale School District’s marching band, leads the band from atop livestock exhibition her perch. Trinity is in eighth grade at Summer has been in a full-on of the animal. Homedale Middle School. The band is swing, and with school start- :KDWWDNHVSODFHDWWKHVH carrying a “British Invasion” theme this LQJXSWKLVZHHNLQ0DUVLQJ competitions is a public dis- year. DQGQH[WZHHNLQ+RPHGDOH play, but what is not seen reflection during these events is all the Below: Band director John Zieske on a long time and effort put in not only GLUHFWVWUDI¿FRQWKHROGVRFFHU¿HOGEHKLQG list of great by the youths but also by their ++6RQ-XO\7KHPDUFKLQJEDQGKHOGD events that parents, siblings and extended EDQGFDPSIURP-XO\WR$XJ=LHVNH WRRNSODFHLV IDPLO\,WWDNHVWLPHWRIHHG is beginning his fourth year as the district’s warranted. water and change bedding for band director. Just last animals every day. ZHHN WKH These are the basic practices Owyhee LQRUGHUWRNHHSWKHDQLPDOV County Fair alive. In addition to these WRRNSODFHLQ Suriñe Greenway basic needs, there is halter- Homedale. While the fair is EUHDNLQJWKHDQLPDOH[HUFLV- RQHZHHNORQJZLWKVHYHUDO ing the animal, preparing the events paired together, it truly animal for show physically, is a highlight reel that repre- and the many hours of prac- VHQWVPDQ\KRXUVRIKDUGZRUN tice of the youth and animal and effort put in by not only together in order to be able to the youth participants, but their show in the ring. entire families as well. With all of this in mind, it is For the youth participant important to recognize this is enrolled in the 4-H or FFA pro- more than just what is shown JUDPWRFRPSOHWHDOLYHVWRFN during the event, and that this project, there are two separate is just a highlight opportunity shows they compete in. For for a lot of time, effort and love OLYHVWRFNPDUNHWSURMHFWVWKH put into place. youth contestant competes in showmanship, an event that — Suriñe Greenway is the represents their ability to show University of Idaho Owyhee their animal in a show ring, County Extension Family and while being compared against Consumer Sciences educator. similar-aged youth and the For more information, you same animal species. The sec- can reach Greenway at the ond event that the same youth U of I Owyhee County Exten- ZLOOFRPSHWHLQLVPDUNHW VLRQ2I¿FHDW where they are then compet- or [email protected]. The IT’S ONE OF THE EASIEST ing against the same animal RI¿FHLVORFDWHGDW:WK species and the quality grade Ave. W., in Marsing. WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF 3ERVICE NOTICE YOUR FAMILY CRAIG A. WOLTER, 71, of Givens Hot Springs, died on Sunday, May 19, 2019 near his home while doing what he SDVVLRQDWHO\ORYHGIRURYHU\HDUV À\LQJ$&HOHEUDWLRQRI/LIH Planning your funeral and Remembrance will be held at 11309 Highway 78, outside arrangements in advance is at Givens Hot Springs, Idaho, at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 28, om;o=|_;lov||_o]_Ѵ 2019. Condolences may be shared with the family and the full things you can do for them, RELWXDU\UHDGDWKWWSV ZZZGDNDQIXQHUDOFKDSHOFRPWULEXWHV and we’re here to help you &UDLJ:ROWHU$UUDQJHPHQWV 'DNDQ)XQHUDO&KDSHO&DOGZHOO -| Ѵ-_b@ m;u-Ѵ_-r;Ѵvş (208) 459-3629 u;l-|ouĺ Making your wishes known shouldn’t be a depressing $EATH NOTICES process – it’s an empowering one that provides the comfort NOEL BUCHANAN, 83, of Riggins, died Thursday, Aug. 8, of knowing you have freed 2019 at a Homedale care center. Arrangements: Flahiff Funeral your loved ones from future Chapels, Caldwell. v|u;vv-m7ouuĺ FRANCIS “FRANK” LEE DINES, 82, of Marsing, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 at home of natural causes. Arrangements: Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Homedale. (208) 337-3252
KENNETH ALLEN OLSEN, 55, of Caldwell, a Homedale High School teacher, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. Arrangements: All Valley Cremation, 1538 11th Ave. N. Ext., Nampa. (208) 27 East Owyhee Ave. 208-337-3252 899-9361 Homedale 83628 Ѵ-_b@ m;u-Ѵ_-r;Ѵĺ1ol Page 8A Wednesday, August 14, 2019 /WYHEE #OUNTY &AIR AND 2ODEO
Blackfoot’s Colton Clemens tries desperately to hold on during his bareback ride on Saturday. Meridian’s Jeff Bowden hits the dirt on Saturday, but takes the steer down with him.
Cole Biggers, from Sweet, catches some serious air during his turn at ranch hand bronc riding.
Coy Surrett of Buhl looks cool as a cucumber during his ranch hand bronc ride at the rodeo on Trey McFarlane takes a crack at steer riding on Saturday Grand View’s Anthony Herrera shoots Saturday night. night. Trey’s brother, Trell, also took part in the event. for his eight seconds on Saturday at the Owyhee County Rodeo grounds.
Another successful rodeo closed out with a fan favorite, wild cow milking. In this event, one teammate wrestles down the “wild” cow, while the second 6ORDQ0F)DUODQHRI:LOGHUPDNHVJXLGHVKHUKRUVHDURXQGWKH¿QDOEDUUHORQ attempts to milk it. Saturday night. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 9A /WYHEE #OUNTY &AIR AND 2ODEO
Piper Colyer of Bruneau Canyon 4-H walked away from the 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale attendees didn’t let a little rain get in the way of a free beef show with a grand champion market beef designation. lunch on Saturday.
Braelyn Scott of the Owyhee Outlaws took A big draw for Friday’s festivities at the fair was Reylan Fisher was a busy young man on Tuesday, home the title of grand champion market swine on the stickhorse race. Here, Nayvie Corta shows ‘em -XQHDWWKHIDLU,QDGGLWLRQWREHLQJQDPHGUHVHUYH Saturday. how it’s done. Nayvie is the daughter of Hailee and champion horse showman, he received a level 2 Trey Corta of Homedale. boxing buckle and level 2 top hand, ranch horse.
Three-year-old Zach Parr can’t believe his tractor Kari Woods of the Pony Express 4-H club, rides won’t go any further during the pedal tractor pull on KHUKRUVH)DQF\DURXQGWKHDUHQD.DULSODFHG¿UVW Friday. Zach is the son of Chad and Michelle Parr. LQ VHQLRU ZHVWHUQ HTXLWDWLRQ 7KH +RPHGDOH High School graduate was also recognized as “most inspirational.”
The Owyhee County Fair 4-H Horse Show All-around winners, top row, from left: Gene Showalter (intermediate); Montana Wasson (senior); and Grace Clay (junior). Brielle Roadenbaugh (left) takes a stroll across Reserve All-around winners, the stage with her friend Ashley Loucks during the bottom row, from left: Trinity Neeser Style Revue last Wednesday at the Tumbleweed (intermediate); Fallon Wasson (senior); Theater. and Emeline Hipwell (junior). Page 10A Wednesday, August 14, 2019 From page 1A 3 0AY county attempts to retain employees
%XW&RXQW\&OHUN$QJLH percent range. help with a capital murder said. capital equipment budget from %DUNHOO VDLG VXUURXQGLQJ The $11,505,064.12 case. At the close of the lease $50,000 to $100,000 this year. counties continue to raise their proposed budget is actually Planning and Zoning agreement, the county can buy employees’ salaries, too. just 2.48 percent higher than administrator Mary Huff is due the vehicles for $1 each. Other budget lines ³,WORRNVOLNHLWZLOOKDYHWR the current FY 19 budget for an 11.24 percent raise that Older vehicles in the OCSO Property owners will see be every other year or every ($11,227,030). commissioners have based on fleet will either be “rolled an increase in solid waste third year,” she said of the pay Of the $278,034.12 increase her longevity (nearly 14 years down” to Level 1 reserves fees because of the county’s UDLVHV³:HMXVWKDYHWRNHHS from the current appropriations, on the job) and her extensive and Posse members or sold automatic annual three percent doing it. We just can’t stay 61.4 percent ($170,721.12) is ZRUNZLWKWKH56ULJKW at auction, the commissioners UDWHKLNH ÀDWOLQHEHFDXVHWKDW¶VKRZZH dedicated to salaries. County of-way claims and the ongoing said. Commissioners said both got into this position in the SHUVRQQHOUDLVHVDUHDERXW¿YH comprehensive plan update. solid waste contractors ¿UVWSODFH´ percent or higher, on average, “She was not being paid for 6EHICLE PURCHASE PLAN — Westowns Disposal Inc., and 0RVWHOHFWHGRI¿FLDOVDOVR Aberasturi said. WKHDPRXQWRINQRZOHGJHDQG Commissioners have been 6QDNH5LYHU5XEELVK²UDLVHG will receive five percent The largest increases come training she has,” Aberasturi setting aside money in some hauling rates, and landfills salary bumps, although some in the salaries in budgets VDLG³7RPDNHWKLQJVFRUUHFW budgets to purchase new continue to raise tipping fees. will receive less and one — overseen by Sheriff Perry and right, we moved her up vehicles, including a new rig 6QDNH5LYHU5XEELVKDOVR Coroner Aaron Tines — is set Grant. Patrol deputies and a grade and a little bit for for the coroner and vehicles provided additional dumpsters for a 20 percent increase to supervisors will receive nearly proficiency and length of for county staff use. at the Bruneau station. $21,699. $76,000 in raises, and jail staff (service).” $IWHUHDUPDUNLQJ The commissioners have Tines had sought full-time will see $35,475.44 in raises. in the capital vehicle line for HDUPDUNHGWRFKLSVHDO status for the past few years, The salary budget for the 3HERIFFS OFlCE the FY 19 coroner’s budget, the Murphy airport runway. EXW²VD\LQJWKHZRUNORDG Off-highway Vehicle program Grant received a $3,000 the commissioners will add The last asphalt rehabilitation didn’t warrant the move — the was slashed $4,250, but the increase (nearly 43 percent) another $22,500 in FY 20. FDPH¿YH\HDUVDJRDQGWKH commissioners had resisted. Waterways deputies’ salaries in his training budget. The In the building department, surface is beginning to wear, 7LQHVGLGQ¶WDVNIRUDIXOOWLPH will increase $2,555. $10,000 line will be used to the capital vehicles line will they said. status this year, but the BOCC The commissioners JHWPRUH/HYHOFHUWL¿FDWLRQV go from $15,000 in FY 19 to The commissioners have acted on his pay anyway. made cuts in other areas to for reserve deputies and Posse $40,000 in FY 20. placed $94,000 in the capital District 1 Commissioner accommodate the increased members, Aberasturi said. In the revaluation fund, the construction line for the Jerry Hoagland, the board personnel costs. The certification training budget for a new vehicle goes Building and Grounds fund. FKDLUVDLG7LQHVLVHI¿FLHQW ³:HZRUNHGVRPHRIWKH will be done in-house rather from $10,000 to $15,000. This is the same amount ZKHQKHLVLQWKH¿HOGRQDFDOO stuff through to give (raises) than through a stay at the Idaho EXGJHWHGLQ)< DQG%DUNHOO ³+H¶VUHDOO\NLQGZLWKWKH to the employees because 3HDFH2I¿FHU6WDQGDUGVDQG 2OAD DISTRICT PLANS said only 15 percent had been people, professional and if employees are happy and Training (POST) Academy, The commissioners have VSHQWWKURXJKODVWZHHN FRPSDVVLRQDWH´%DUNHOOVDLG doing a good job that saves Aberasturi said. pushed the road construction The building and grounds Chief Deputy Coroner a lot of money and time,” The commissioners also budget to $850,000 for Road budget features more money 7HUHVD5\VNDWKHRQO\GHSXW\ Aberasturi said. FRQ¿UPHGWKHFRXQW\HQWHUHG and Bridge District 1 as for utilities for the new on staff, also will receive a 20 Jeffrey Phillips, the county’s D¿YH\HDUOHDVHSODQIRU reconstruction of Reynolds Owyhee County Community percent pay raise to a little over newly appointed prosecuting OCSO vehicles in FY 19 in an &UHHN 5RDG FRQWLQXHV Center at the fairgrounds in $7,000 annually. attorney, will not see a pay attempt to save capital vehicle Gravel is being hauled in this Homedale. There are plans to District 2 Commissioner raise in the FY 20 budget. The purchase costs. year for the road base, and paint and install new carpet in Kelly Aberasturi said even commissioners also eliminated The lease cost is more commissioners say the crew Courtroom 1 in Murphy. with the salary changes, the the $30,000 salary line for a than $115,000 in the FY 20 can pave in FY 20. %DUNHOOVDLGDWVRPHSRLQW FRPPLVVLRQHUVNHSWWKHRYHUDOO deputy criminal prosecutor budget. The county covers In Road and Bridge District old IT wiring would be budget increase in the three Douglas D. Emery hired to maintenance costs, but the 3, the commissioners continue removed from the courthouse, lease agreement includes any to save money for a new which could also see an update DRESS RIGHT FOR THE RODEO! needed repairs, commissioners loader. They doubled the in the electrical system and XSGDWHGRI¿FHVSDFH7KHUHLV First QRWLPHOLQHIRUWKHZRUN Quality The county will save Everyday Low Price between $10,000 and $15,000 per year after switching from Special on Justin Boots $ analog phones to a T1 digital Reg. $129.95 21.99 $ 38 - 40 Long Just $23.99 line at the county courthouse, * Select Styles Only Sale: 99.95 %DUNHOOVDLG Men’s Cinch Shirts DRESS & WORK VESTS Large Selection — JPB LEATHER BELTS WESTERN SPORT COATS Sale: $ 95 WESTERN SHIRTS 39 Rubber COWBOY HATS CLEANED & SHAPED $10 Stamps Assisted living care for a loved one… Made to order Straw Hats peace of mind for their family. Just Arrived! American, Atwood, Bailey, Risistol, The Serratelli, Stetson & Sunbody 401 N 8th Street Your One Stop Parma Idaho 83660 Owyhee Idaho’s Cowboy Supply Western Shop! 0QFO.POEBZćSV'SJEBZBNQNt4BUVSEBZBNQNt$MPTFE4VOEBZ 208-722-5496 Avalanche
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#ALENDAR 3 4EACHER Olsen will be missed 4ODAY 3ATURDAY passing was described as “a Olsen was traveling west- Owyhee Watershed Council meeting Free lunch great loss” in the message. bound toward Greenleaf at 4 p.m., board meets in either Marsing or Noon to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian “Mr. Olsen was one of the milepost 17 when 58-year-old Adrian, call for location each month. (541) Church, 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) greatest supporters of Home- Medardo Rios of Nampa exited 372-5782 337-5419 dale High School and was a the Simplot food processing Melba school board meeting Pinochle and dominoes games proud alum,” the message read. facility and attempted to cross SPGLVWULFWRI¿FH%URDGZD\0HOED SP5LPURFN6HQLRU&HQWHU0DLQ6W “Homedale, as a school district the highway, according to the (208) 495-1141 Grand View. (208) 834-2922 DQGFRPPXQLW\LVNQRZQIRU ISP release. Grand View City Council meeting rallying together during dif- Olsen was thrown from his 6 p.m., City Hall, 425 Boise Ave., Grand -ONDAY ¿FXOWWLPHV PRWRUF\FOHZKHQ5LRV¶SLFNXS View. (208) 834-2700, noon to 4:30 p.m., Board of County Commissioners meeting “We appreciate your con- VWUXFNKLP2OVHQGLHGDWWKH Monday through Thursday 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 tinued support as we strive to scene from his injuries. Homedale City Council meeting State Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 move forward and honor Mr. The accident occurred before 6 p.m., City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., 2OVHQE\ZRUNLQJKDUGDQG 6:21 a.m., and the roadway was Homedale. (208) 337-4641 4UESDAY PDNLQJDGLIIHUHQFHIRURXU EORFNHGLQERWKGLUHFWLRQVIRU Marsing Fire commissioners meeting Foot clinic students.” about two hours. 7 p.m., Marsing Fire Hall, 303 Main St., DPWRDPZDONLQVZHOFRPH Idaho State Police reported All Valley Cremation of Marsing. 5LPURFN6HQLRU&HQWHU0DLQ6W*UDQG that the 55-year-old Olsen, Nampa is handling arrange- Marsing City Council meeting View. (208) 834-2922 who resided in Caldwell, was ments, but no memorial service 7 p.m., City Hall, 425 Main St., Marsing. Blood pressure clinic wearing his helmet when his details were available at press (208) 896-4122 DP5LPURFN6HQLRU&HQWHU0DLQ 2009 Honda motorcycle was time. Marsing school board meeting St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 VWUXFNE\D)RUG5DQJHU — JPB SPVFKRROGLVWULFWRI¿FHERDUGURRP Fit and Fall exercise SLFNXSRQWKHKLJKZD\DOVR 8th Ave. W., Marsing. (208) 649-5411 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. NQRZQDV6LPSORW%RXOHYDUG Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 4HURSDAY Pinochle games Fit and Fall exercise $IWHUOXQFK5LPURFN6HQLRU&HQWHU Trojan Football to shake 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 Main St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337- Murphy-Reynolds-Wilson Fire meeting 3020 7 p.m., Wilson Fire Station, 10427 Johnston OFF THE RUST ON 3ATURDAY Summer STEM in the Park Lane, Wilson. 11 a.m., Eastern Owyhee County Library, )DQV FDQ JHW DQ HDUO\ ORRN All fall sports began at the 2019 Trojans football practice on Monday. 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. Grades 1 to 12. 7EDNESDAY (208) 834-2785 team as it starts another drive Homedale will begin its Grand View Chamber meeting Pinochle games to a state championship game. 2019 regular season campaign 5:30 p.m., Grand View Fire Station, 721 $IWHUOXQFK5LPURFN6HQLRU&HQWHU The team will be at Deward on Friday, Aug. 30 in New Roosevelt St., Grand View. Main St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 %HOO 6WDGLXP IRU WKH 5HG Plymouth. Farmers Market White Scrimmage at 10 a.m. WRSP%HWWH8GD&LW\3DUN(,GDKR 4HURSDAY !UG on Saturday. Fit and Fall exercise Ave., Homedale. (208) 840-0440. 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Cultivate children’s program Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 WR SP%HWWH8GD&LW\3DUNSLFQLF Pinochle games area, 204 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) $IWHUOXQFK5LPURFN6HQLRU&HQWHU 840-0440 Main St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 Farmers Market &RIDAY WRSP%HWWH8GD&LW\3DUN(,GDKR Story Time Ave., Homedale. (208) 840-0440. 10:15 a.m., Homedale City Library, 125 W. Mennonite Youth Choir Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228, SPUHIUHVKPHQWVVHUYHG5LPURFN6HQLRU afternoons Monday through Saturday Center, 525 Main St., Grand View. UP TO FACTORY-TO-DEALER $ INCENTIVES 500 on select models* RIGHT Same-Day Appointments THE CARE Health & Wellness Exams AT THE RIGHT TIME Flu Shots
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(PLOHH%XUFKKDGWRPDNH “I do want to tie into ag February of her junior year. DTXLFNFKDQJHRIKHUFROOHJH somehow,” she said of how Burch competed in SODQVEXWDWOHDVWVKHNQRZV VKH¶GOLNHWRXVHKHUGHJUHH EUHDNDZD\URSLQJDQGWHDP how she’ll partially fund ³,¶GOLNHWREHLQYROYHGLQWKH roping in high school rodeo. furthering her education. ag industry somehow.” She was the header while The 2019 Jordan Valley She’s saving up more money Jordan Valley classmate Kort High School graduate for college from babysitting 6NLQQHUZDVWKHKHHOHU earned the Owyhee County MREV DQG ZRUNLQJ RQ WKH “Kort had never really Rodeo Association’s $500 family ranch and with her rodeoed before, so it was a scholarship this year. dad’s concrete business. ¿UVWIRUKLP´VKHVDLG³6RLW “I was definitely excited “And that’s about all I can was fun.” because college is very do,” the busy Burch said. 6KHDQG6NLQQHUGLGQ¶WKDYH expensive,” Burch said. “So Burch settled on EOU after a lot of time to train, though, it’s always good to have she discovered that college because of their other athletic scholarships to help with credits she had earned through commitments. that.” Treasure Valley Community “We practiced a couple The 18-year-old daughter College wouldn’t transfer to WLPHVDZHHNULJKWEHIRUH of Sean and Andrea Burch KHU¿UVWFKRLFH±7KH&ROOHJH rodeos, and throughout the was the only applicant for of Idaho in Caldwell. summer we practiced quite a this year’s scholarship, rodeo “I did a whole year’s worth bit,” she said. VHFUHWDU\-DFN\.LQJVDLG of college in high school Burch was an All-1A The application process through TVCC, but the credits to compete in the Owyhee Winnemucca, Nev. District 8 Tournament player required Burch to write an didn’t totally transfer over,” County Rodeo’s local team Her high school rodeo in volleyball, and she was essay about her future plans she said. roping with Cole Eiguren. The FDUHHU±DQGKHUDWKOHWLFFDUHHU second-team All-1A High and life goals. ³6R,SLFNHGDVFKRROZKHUH Homedale show will be one of LQJHQHUDO±ZDVLQWHUUXSWHG 'HVHUW/HDJXHLQEDVNHWEDOO “I want to have a career, a they would transfer, and about 10 rodeos she’ll hit this ZKHQVKHEURNHDOHJGXULQJD She played four years in each good steady job,” she said. “At (28 KDGDQDJEDFNJURXQG summer. District II rodeo in her junior sport. In her senior year, some point, I want to have a DQG¿WPHDOLWWOHEHWWHU´ She has spent the summer at season. the Mustangs reached the family and hopefully live in She’ll start at EOU with Idaho Cowboys Association She hurt the leg during a $2UHJRQJLUOV¶EDVNHWEDOO the area. 30 college credits completed. URGHRV DV ZHOO MDFNSRW goat tying run and missed state tournament, and they For now, Burch plans to She says that the equivalent of ropings. She will compete in the rest of the season. She TXDOL¿HGIRUWKHVWDWHSOD\RIIV study Business Administration about a year of college study. the American Cowboy Team reinjured the leg during in volleyball. at Eastern Oregon University Burch stays busy with rodeo Roping Association (ACTRA) volleyball season and was out — JPB in La Grande, Ore. in the summer, and she plans UHJLRQDO¿QDOVLQ6HSWHPEHULQ RIDFWLRQIRUEDVNHWEDOOXQWLO From page 1A 3 Funding: Commissioners feed PILT Trust
and his Board of County $100,000 was budgeted. of the $5 million pool. Aberasturi also points out that that means less state funding Commissioners colleagues Primarily because of a Aberasturi said that previous WKHFRXQW\DEVRUEVD¿QDQFLDO for enforcement and education. decided to put $534,000 in continuing capital murder state grants have been enough burden because of ongoing Expanding recreation puts a the PILT Trust because of the case, the county has spent to cover some counties’ public EDFNFRXQWU\UHFUHDWLRQDQG burden on the county’s sheriff’s uncertain future of Indigent $190,000 on public defense defense expenses. the potential expansion of programs and emergency and Charity funding. FRQÀLFWDWWRUQH\VZLWKDOLWWOH County officials are also recreational opportunities in services, Aberasturi said. “I feel it’s fair to the less than two months left in the concerned about the state Bureau of Land Management With only $630,000 in total taxpayers to use half for the ¿QDQFLDO\HDU revenue-sharing program, wilderness areas. property value in Owyhee budget and put half in the ³:HKDGWRFRQÀLFWDORWRI which divides sales tax and Not enough people assign County, the Homedale trust,” Aberasturi said. attorneys out because (state other revenue among the Owyhee County as their Republican said, there is only The PILT Trust now has RI¿FLDOV SXWWKDWQHZ FRXQVHO counties. Owyhee County is primary county of use when so much tax levy available. $1.744 million. The county caseload) standard out there projected to receive $750,000 registering off-highway — JPB used $900,000 from the trust that we’ve had to meet,” in revenue sharing in FY 20, vehicles, Aberasturi said, and to build the Owyhee County Aberasturi said. EXW%DUNHOOVDLGWKHUHYHQXH Community Center at the With the death penalty sharing program could be in fairgrounds in Homedale in removed from the Nicholas jeopardy as the state grapples FY 19. Vandenberg-Montanna Reed- with funding Medicaid The commissioners wanted Willie Rabey murder case, expansion. to build up the PILT Trust the county won’t get any state She said that almost all of because of rumblings that assistance from the capital Owyhee County’s revenue- counties may be put on the crimes fund. VKDULQJFKHFNLVSODFHGLQWR KRRNIRUWKHYRWHUPDQGDWHG Although the state legislators the Current Expense budget expansion of the state’s have allocated an additional each year. Medicaid program. $5 million for county public Aberasturi hopes that The growing cost of GHIHQVHIXQGV%DUNHOOVDLG Medicaid expansion will providing criminal defendants the state’s Public Defense PDNHWKHPHGLFDOIDFHWRIWKH with attorneys is another Commission is still trying to Indigent and Charity program concern. figure out fair allocation to obsolete. ,QWKHZDNHRIWKH$PHULFDQ Idaho’s 44 counties. The county has spent Civil Liberties Union lawsuit Gov. Brad Little has $250,000 in Indigent and victory over the state, Owyhee DSSRLQWHG %DUNHOO WR WKH Charity funds on hospitals County’s public defense fund commission. and medical professionals in has ballooned 667 percent %DUNHOOVDLGWKHPDMRULW\RI FY 19. since FY 2017. FRXQWLHVDUH³LQDSLFNOH´RQ Aberasturi said if the state Commissioners budgeted how to pay for the new defense GHFLGHVWRWDNHWKH,QGLJHQW $15,000 for public defenders attorney caseload standards. and Charity money to fund in FY 2017, and the bill came 0RUHFRPPLVVLRQZRUNZDV Medicaid then the Indigent to $23,000. VFKHGXOHGODVWZHHNLQ%RLVH and Charity program should In the current fiscal year, to achieve equitable division be eliminated. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 13A 3CHOOL MENUS 2Z\KHH&RXQW\&KXUFK'LUHFWRU\
(OMEDALE %LEMENTARY Our Lady of Tears Church Veggie bar, fruit bar, and choice of milk and juice each day Calvary Fellowship Golden Gate Baptist Church Silver City Homedale Aug. 19: Breakfast: Cereal choice Lunch: Corn dog, tater Wilder Mass Summer Schedule 1pm Pastor Rich Wright Pastor Robert Potter, Jr., CLP -XQH-XO\$XJXVW6HSW tots 711 W. Idaho Ave. Corner of Second and "B" Streets All invited to potluck after each mass Church time is 10:00 am on Sunday Aug. 20: Breakfast: %UHDNIDVWSL]]DLunch: &KLFNHQSDWW\ Church time is 11:00 am on Sunday at the home of Dave Wilper & Wednesday at 7:00 pm Call (208) 880-4308 for information For more information, call sandwich, coleslaw River Youth Saturday 7:00pm St. Paul's Church, Nampa (208) 466-7031 (208) 880-4033 Aug. 21: Breakfast: Cinnamon pull-apart Lunch: &KLFNHQ WHQGHUVPDVKHGSRWDWRHVJUDY\ Aug. 22: Breakfast: Donuts, string cheese Lunch: Pepperoni Iglesia Misionera Biblica Knight Community Church Crossroads Assembly of God Homedale Grand View Wilder calzone, green beans Pastor Fernando Gomez Pastor Ivan Shetler Pastor Michael McCormick :2Z\KHH 630 Idaho Street Hwy 19 & 95, (208) 890-3046 Servicios: Vier - 7pm - Oracion (208) 834-2639 Sunday School 9:30am Homedale Middle Mier - 7pm Predicacion Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Dom - 10am Esc. Dom y 6:30pm Worship Service 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Fruit & salad bar, choice of milk and juice each day "Una Iglesia Diferente." Wed. Bible Study 7pm Aug. 19: Breakfast: %UHDNIDVWVOLGHURUFHUHDOLunch: &KLFNHQ nuggets, steamed carrots or PB&J, string cheese, goldfish Assembly of God Church Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church FUDFNHUV Homedale Friends Community Church Caldwell 15 West Montana, (208) 412-2946 Wilder - Homedale 1122 W. Linden St. Aug. 20: Breakfast: &KRF&KLSPXI¿QRUFHUHDO Lunch: Senior Pastor: Ivar Moore 17434 Hwy 95, (208) 337-3464 (208) 459-3653 Cheeseburger, French fries or Sloppy Joe Pastor: Scott Morin Mass: Sunday Bible study, 9:15 a.m. Saturday 5:00 pm Aug. 21: Breakfast: Apple cinn. Texas toast or cereal Lunch: Sunday and Kidz services, 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday 9:30 am Worship Services: 10:45 am Sundays 2UDQJHFKLFNHQVWHDPHGULFHEURFFROLIRUWXQHFRRNLHRU+DP Wednesday and Kidz services, 7 p.m. Spanish Mass: Saturday 7:00 pm www.homedaleagchurch.com www.homedalefriends.org Spanish Mass: Sunday Noon FKHHVHKRWSRFNHW Aug. 22: Breakfast: Donut, string cheese or cereal, string Chapel of Hope cheese Lunch: 3HSSHURQL3L]]DULSSHUULFHNULVSLHWUHDWRU3% - Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Hope House, Marsing Homedale Look for the Blue Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints VWULQJFKHHVHJROG¿VKFUDFNHUV (208) 337-4248 South Bruneau Hwy at the Hope House Homedale Sunday Services 10am Welcoming Families, especially those with 708 West Idaho Ave (208) 337-4112 Pastor Sean Rippey special needs children. Bishop Mark Thatcher Homedale High Adult and Children Sunday School 9-9:45am Keith Croft, Pastor (208) 880-2767 Bishop Chris Varuska Visitors Always Welcome! Jake & Alisha Henrioulle, Youth Pastors Sunday 1st Ward 1pm Salad bar, fruit choice and choice of milk and juice each day Call Church for Prayer requests (208) 761-6747 Sunday 2nd Ward 9am Aug. 19: Breakfast: %UHDNIDVWRQDVWLFNRUIUXGHORUFHUHDO Sunday Services at 10 am Lunch: Pepperoni pizza ripper or corn dog Aug. 20: Breakfast: &URLVVDQWVDQGZLFKRUEDJHOZFUHDP Homedale Baptist Church Wilder Church of God Mountain View Church of the Nazarene cheese or cereal Lunch: 2UDQJHFKLFNHQULFHHJJUROOIRUWXQH Homedale Wilder Wilder-Homedale FRRNLHRUSL]]DKRWSRFNHW 212 S. 1st W. 205 A St. E, (208) 649-7698 26515 Ustick Road (208) 739-5952 Pastor Ray Gerthung (208) 337-3151 Aug. 21: Breakfast: %UHDNIDVWVOLGHURU¿OOHGFHUHDOEDURU Sunday School 9:45am www.mvcnaz.org Sunday Worship 11am-Noon Sunday Service 11am Sunday School 9:30 cereal Lunch: 6SLF\FKLFNHQVDQGZLFK)UHQFKIULHVFRRNLH Pastor: Paul Chismar Sunday Eve. 6:00pm Worship 10:30 or hamburger Wed. Eve. 7:00pm Adult & Youth Bible Class: Wednesday 7:00 pm Children's Caravan Program Aug. 22: Breakfast: Donut, yogurt parfait or cereal Lunch: &ULVSLWRUHIULHGEHDQVRUKDP FKHHVHKRWSRFNHW MARSING APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY Iglesia Evangelica St. David's Episcopal Church Asamblea Apostolica de Marsing Wilder 1800 Arlington Ave. :0DLQ0DUVLQJ,GDKR Marsing Caldwell, ID 83605 Pastor Jose Gutierrez 317 3rd st., (208) 461-9016 or (208) 880-6172 Elementary: Veggie bar, fruit bar, fruit juice Pastor Ramiro Reyes (208) 459-9261 Sunday School 10:00 am 10 am Sunday School and choice of milk each day 6XQGD\6HUYLFHSP:HGQHVGD\ 11 am Service [email protected] Service 7 pm Middle/High School Grab-n-go line: Mon. & Wed.: (208) 482-7484 www.stdavid.episcopalidaho.org Cheeseburger, croissant sandwich; Tues. & Thurs.: Chicken Bilingual Services/Español Bilingual sandwich, wrap; Every day: Pizza, salad w/breadstick All main entrees served with fries, milk & fruit/veggie bar Aug. 14: Breakfast: :*3RSWDUWFKHHVHVWLFNDSSOHLunch: Christian Church Bible Missionary Church Assembly of God Church Homedale Homedale Marsing PB&J, potato wedges, cheeseburger, salad 110 W. Montana West Idaho, (208) 337-3425 139 Kerry, (208) 965-1650 Aug. 15: Breakfast: $SSOHEUHDNIDVWELWHVVOLFHGRUDQJHV Pastor Maurice Jones (208) 319-4650 Pastor Ron Franklin Pastor Rick Sherrow Don Vanderbough (208) 867-5418 Sunday School 10am Sunday School 10am Lunch: 0DF FKHHVHZUROORU3% -JUHHQEHDQVWDWHUWRWV Sunday Morning Wor ship 11am Worship 11am Sunday Worship 11am & 6 pm Church school 9:45 Sunday Evening 7pm salad Wednesday Evening 7:30 Aug. 19: Breakfast: %UHDNIDVWEDUDSSOHLunch: &KLFNHQ sandwich or PB&J, mixed veggies, potato wedges, salad Lizard Butte Baptist Church Nazarene Church Trinity Holiness Church Aug. 20: Breakfast: Apple cinnamon Texas toast, banana Marsing Marsing Homedale Lunch: Super nachos or PB&J, glazed carrot coins, seasoned Pastor Daniel Swaim Pastor Bill O'Connor 119 N. Main 116 4th Ave. W., (208) 859-2059 (208) 649-5256 Pastor Samuel Page fries, salad Sunday worship: 12 2nd Avenue West (208) 337-5021 0RUQLQJ DP1RRQ(YHQLQJ SP Sunday School 10am Sunday School 9:45am-10:45am Worship Services - Sunday 11am and 6pm Sunday Morning Worship 11am Wednesday evening 7pm-8pm Sunday School - 9:45am Sunday Evening 7pm Bruneau/Grand View Mid Week TLC Groups Thursday Evening 7:30pm All meals: Milk and fruit offered daily Jr.-sr. high school: Salad bar, pizza offered daily Vision Community Church United Methodist Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Wilder Aug. 19: Breakfast: Cereal Lunch: Pizza, tossed Romaine Marsing Marsing 221 West Main Marsing, Idaho Exploring the Bible: Public Invited salad, baby carrots 215 3rd Ave. West, (208) 896-4151 2nd & 4th Tuesday: 4-5pm Sunday 1st Ward, 1:00 p.m. (208) 779-7926 Aug. 20: Breakfast: 0XI¿QLunch: &KLFNHQSDWW\RQDEXQ Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Corner of 4th St. & B Ave. Bishop Rowley Pastor Dave Raines mashed potatoes & gravy, steamed broccoli Sunday 2nd Ward, 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Adult, Kids & Youth Meetings Wed. 7:00 p.m. (208) 880-8751 Aug. 21: Breakfast: %UHDNIDVWZUDSLunch: Nachos, WW Bishop McIntyre Sunday Service 9:30am WRUWLOODFKLSVUHIULHGEHDQVVDOVDFRUQ Aug. 22: Breakfast: Bagel & cream cheese Lunch: BBQ Calvary Holiness Church - Wilder First Presbyterian Church Corner of 3rd St. & B Ave. Garnet Seventh-Day Adventist SXOOHGSRUNRQDEXQSRWDWRZHGJHVIUHVKFDXOLÀRZHURUDQJH Homedale 6XQGD\6FKRRO DP6XQGD\:RUVKLS DP Church smiles 320 N. 6th W. 6XQGD\ SP:HGQHVGD\ SP 16613 Garnet Rd., Wilder Sunday Morning Worship 11am [email protected] (208) 649-5280 Sunday School 11am Food Pantry hours: Email: [email protected] Rev. Heidi Smith-Takatori 2nd Friday of month 5-7pm Sabbath School 9:30am (208) 473-9331 4th Friday of month 12-2pm Worship 10:45am Read all about it Calvary Holiness Food Pantry Wilder Idaho Wednesday Bible Study 7:00-8 pm Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Iglesia Bautista Catholic Church - Oreana Amistad Cristiana de Wilder UMC Palabra de Esperanza 2018 Mass Schedule - Esquina de 4 y calle B Homedale the following Saturdays at 10:00am Domingos Servicio: 12:00 pm Oct 27 - Nov 24 - Dec 22 El Ropero (Banco de ropa) Miercoles 12- 2pm 711 W. Idaho, (208) 463-9569 All are welcome! For more information, call Martes y Jueves: 6:30 pm Ingles Pastor Jose Diaz St. Paul's Church, Nampa (208) 466-7031 Sabados: 12:00 pm Arte Infantil 337-4681 Servicios: Los Domingos 11:00 am Todo en Espanol, Inf. (208) 989-7508 Page 14A Wednesday, August 14, 2019 $5)S ABOUND IN /WYHEE #OUNTY
A Caldwell woman faces a misdemeanor arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge GUXQN GULYLQJ FKDUJH DIWHU D WUDI¿F VWRS after a deputy noted the smell of alcohol near Marsing on Friday evening. from her breath and she subsequently An Owyhee County Sheriff’s deputy IDLOHGD¿HOGVREULHW\WHVW spotted Gabriela Gamino, 27, near the 6KH ZDV WDNHQ WR MDLO LQ 0XUSK\ DQG intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and was tested with a BAC of .174. She posted Cemetery Road, allegedly failing to bond and was released. maintain her lane and driving 70 mph in a ,VUDHO 7LQRFR RI 1DPSD ZDV 55 mph zone. DUUHVWHGDIWHUOHDYLQJWKHVFHQHRID¿JKW 7KH &KHY\ SLFNXS *DPLQR ZDV early Saturday morning at Phipps-Watson driving was pulled over and the deputy Marsing American Legion Post 128 could smell alcohol on her breath, Community Center in Marsing. according to sheriff’s Chief Deputy Lynn A Sheriff’s deputy spotted Tinoco leaving Bowman. the community center in a 2009 Dodge *DPLQR IDLOHG D ¿HOG VREULHW\ WHVW $ SLFNXS :KHQ WKH GHSXW\ DSSURDFKHG +RPHGDOH 3ROLFH RI¿FHU UHSRUWHG WR WKH Tinoco, alcohol could be detected on his VFHQH DQG SHUIRUPHG D /LIH/RFN EORRG breath. alcohol content test. Gamino tested at .173 $IWHUIDLOLQJ¿HOGVREULHW\DQG/LIH/RFN ,ONGTIME IRRIGATION BAC. tests, he was arrested for misdemeanor She received a misdemeanor driving DUI. He also received a misdemeanor XQGHUWKHLQÀXHQFHFKDUJHDQGDQLQIUDFWLRQ charge of driving without privileges. DISTRICT SECRETARY RETIRES for speeding. According to Bowman, witnesses Longtime compatriots bid farewell to Connie Chadez at her retirement 6KHZDVWDNHQWRFRXQW\MDLOLQ0XUSK\ LGHQWL¿HG 7LQRFR DV WKH LQVWLJDWRU RI WKH SDUW\RQ-XO\DW,GDKR3L]]D&RPSDQ\(,GDKR$YHLQ+RPHGDOH and was later released after posting bond. ¿JKW LQ WKH FRPPXQLW\ FHQWHU %XW QR &KDGH]ZRUNHGZLWKWKH6RXWK%RDUGRI&RQWUROIRU\HDUVFrom left: (OL]DEHWK$QGHUVRQ RI &DOGZHOO citations were issued in connection with Gem Irrigation District, division 5 director Chris Landa; SBOC manager was pulled over in a 2002 Subaru Legacy the altercation. John Eells; Chadez; Gem Irrigation District chair Rick Smith; Ridgeview after being spotted swerving and speeding 7LQRFRZDVWDNHQWRFRXQW\MDLODQGKH Irrigation District chair John Lax; and Ridgeview director Bret Nielson. just after midnight on Saturday outside later posted bond and was released. Marsing. — TK According to Bowman, Anderson was THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Main, Homedale, ID [email protected] 208-570-1214 for a Free Estimate Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 15A "RUNEAU '6 PLANS NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION OPEN HOUSES Registration for students new to Same bus routes — for now a certain amount of time before from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday. WKH5LPURFNRI¿FH the Bruneau-Grand View School For the time being, the school returning to a state job in a part- Sports participation fees must be District begins today with the district will maintain the same time capacity. /THER SCHOOL DAY INFO SDLGE\WKH¿UVWJDPH school year set to start Monday. bus routes with which it ended the The district retains full-time The school day starts at 8 a.m. Fees include: Kindergarteners through high 2018-19 school year. GULYHUVIRUWKH%UXQHDX&UDQH)DOOV at all schools. Elementary students $FWLYLW\FDUG² DOO school seniors return to class Superintendent Ryan Cantrell route and the Grand View route. are released at 3:50 p.m., and athletes must have one) Monday, while the district’s pre- said the district plans to hire The hunt continues for substitute junior-senior high school students 6SRUWVSDUWLFLSDWLRQIHH² NLQGHUJDUWHQSURJUDPZLOOUXQRQ another full-time bus driver drivers and drivers to ferry teams get out at 3:40 p.m. per high school sport played; $25 Monday and Wednesday mornings after she completes required to sporting events. )UHHEUHDNIDVWLVVHUYHGSULRU per junior high school sport played beginning on Monday, Aug. 26. endorsements and Idaho school Starting pay for a daily route to class, and lunch prices are All athletes must have insurance. Any student who is new to bus driver training. driver is $13.61 per hour with IRUNLQGHUJDUWHQHUVWKURXJK Insurance may be purchased the school district in any “I’m hopeful that these raises up to $15.82. Drivers for ¿IWKJUDGHUVDQGIRUVL[WK WKURXJK5LPURFNRUWKHIDPLO\ grade, including incoming requirements are met in early or athletic events earn $10.61 per through 12th grades. Adults can eat must have proof of self-coverage. NLQGHUJDUWHQHUVPXVWSUHUHJLVWHU mid September,” he said. hour. for $3.95. Each student-athlete entering the at the school they will attend. Until that time, district business The district pays for the CDL &KHFNVWRSD\IRUVFKRROOXQFK sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth or 11th Registration will be available manager JayDene Aquiso will drive training, including the cost of the VKRXOGEHVHSDUDWHIURPFKHFNV grades must have new physicals daily between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., DVDVXEVWLWXWHIRUWKH%UXQHDX license and the test. IRURWKHUVFKRROIHHV0DNHFKHFNV obtained after May 15. beginning today. Little Valley route. 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A 2-second breakaway Chase Hansen of Homedale roping run by Caldwell’s teamed with Ryan Opie from Josie Thurman on Friday held Burns, Ore., to post a 4.7- up through Saturday’s final second run Saturday to win the performance. Idaho Cowboys Association Thurman overtook Adrian’s team roping championship. Jamie Marts, who had set the Former Owyhee County pace at 2.6 during slack. Marts champion Austin Williams of wound up third overall when Marsing lost the bareback title Cassie Christensen from Twin on Saturday, too. Falls ran a 2.5 on Friday. Williams entered the night Harper, Ore.’s Austin Amick with the best ride at 75 points, survived a Saturday night but Clay Stone pulled off a 78- challenge from Luke McKay point ride on the fi nal night to from Juntura, Ore. Amick’s 75- bump Williams to runner-up. point ride from Friday held up Shoshone’s Italy Jo Sheehan when McKay could manage only completed her barrel racing run 74 points on the fi nal night. in 17.636 seconds Saturday, Another Juntura cowboy, erasing a mark that had Gabe McKay, established a stood since last Wednesday’s three-way tie for the ranch slack. Amanda Lewis-Waller Clay Stone hangs on during his 78-point championship ride in Saturday’s bareback bronc bronc buckle with an 81-point of Elgin, Ore., was on top performance. He edged former Owyhee County Rodeo buckle-winner Austin Williams of Marsing. ride Saturday. He shared the with a 17.648 before the fi nal title with Joel Baer of Challis performance in Homedale. seconds Saturday to tie buckle. Bell made his run Wash., knocked off Jordan and Justin Quint of North Nampa cowboy Augie Paradise Valley, Nev.’s Quint Thursday. Valley’s Brandan Mackenzie Powder, Ore. Quint and Baer Robinson tied his calf in 9 Bell for the tie down roping Colin Wolfe of Sunnyside, in steer wrestling. both rode for 81 on Thursday. Owyhee County Fair results Open class Photography Luke Showalter Best of Show — Ava Judge’s choice — Joe Ewing Lootens Superintendent’s choice — Premier exhibitor — Heather Reynolds Lootens Judge’s choice — Phil McClellen Vegetables Armory Award — Senior champion — Neal Elias Brock takes his shot Cheyenne Hackney Durham at mutton busting during Overall grand and Grand champion — Joe Thursday’s fi rst night of action reserve champion — Daryce Lootens in the event for boys and girls Franzen Reserve grand champion ages 5-7. Senior champion and — Janelle Thompson reserve champion — Senior reserve champion Franzen — Judy Pascale Owyhee’s Stampede mutton Adult champion — Kortney Adult champion and Masmeyer reserve champion — Adult reserve champion — Thompson busting champ third at home David Kirk Adult reserve champion Tucker Lootens, who pulled Other local champions Tucker Lootens rolled into Youth champion — Reilly — Lootens off a rare Snake River Stampede included the Jordan Valley the Owyhee County mutton Thompson Child reserve champion — mutton busting championship pair of Meg Eiguren and Tayler busting competition with the Youth reserve champion — Bobbi Kirk last month, fi nished third in Eiguren capturing the team championship buckle from Laney Jenkins the Owyhee County Rodeo roping title with an 8.3-second the Snake River Stampede. He Child champion — Karley Fruits competition last week. performance on Friday. won the July 20 fi nals with a Masmeyer Senior champion — Neal Rice Titus was the Owyhee Colt Byrd’s 80-point effort 92-point ride. Child reserve champion — Durham County champion with a 71- edged Wilder resident Trey Tucker and his brother, Lance Ricks Youth champion and point ride last week. Lootens McFarlane’s ride by one point Oliver, competed for the reserve champion — Logan rode for 63 points at the in a wild Saturday fi nale for the Owyhee County Rodeo buckle Agriculture Field Homedale meet. steer riding buckle. last week. Superintendent’s choice — –– See Fair results, page 2B Page 2B Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Owyhee County Fair and Rodeo Rodeo directors ride with St. Al’s cancer care again ing either at a St. Al’s breast “Kick Cancer care center or through the mo- Night” brings bile unit can call the program’s scheduling department at (208) another $3,000 367-8787. “We have breast care centers donation located throughout the region, For about a decade, the and our mobile (unit) is always Owyhee County Rodeo has on the road hitting our rural helped spread the word about communities,” Grohs said. fi ghting cancer. Grohs, whose husband Jeff is On Thursday, during “Kick a former rodeo board president, Cancer Night,” rodeo board said the mobile mammography representatives will continue unit will be in Homedale from that support with a donation 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Sept. 3 to the Saint Alphonsus cancer Owyhee County Rodeo Board president Howard Maupin (far right) presents at $3,000 check at Terry Reilly Health Services treatment program. to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center’s breast cancer care program. On hand for Thursday’s on East Idaho Avenue. The affiliation has been presentation during Kick Cancer Night at the rodeo were, from left, fair manager Ginger Loucks, St. Al’s medical staff provid- in place for more than nine an unidentifi ed St. Al’s employee, Homedale resident Dr. Jocele Skinner of St. Al’s and St. Al’s ed care to rodeo contestants, years. marketing and communication director Trish Grohs. if necessary, during all four Trish Grohs, St. Al’s mar- rodeo performances. keting and communication other $3,000 check for the do- throughout the night taking mography coach, which vis- “Our team has been working director, says that the Owyhee nation ceremony during Thurs- donations, chatting with folks its Homedale regularly, was with the cowboys and cowgirls County Rodeo has contributed day’s rodeo performance. and selling tickets for a 50/50 on hand at the fairgrounds, now for over four years and more than $15,000 during the The 2019-20 Owyhee Coun- raffl e. The prize was awarded and staff offered screenings love being able to be part of past fi ve years. ty Fair and Rodeo Queen during Thursday’s perfor- Thursday. the action of the night,” Grohs Rodeo secretary Jacky King candidates also made their mance, too. Women who are interested in said. said the rodeo board wrote an- way through the grandstands The St. Al’s mobile mam- getting a breast cancer screen- — JPB √ Fair results From Page 1B Overall reserve grand Trena Felty Youth champion — Sierra Masmeyer Child champion — Emory champion — Mindi Gebaur Judge’s choice — Kathy Samantha Bachman Judge’s choice — Isabella Kirk Senior champion and Hugler Youth reserve champion — Biehl reserve champion — Ruth Grand champion — Faye Jerome Grand champion — Susan Flowers Clapier Marjorie Anderson Child champion — Anderson Superintendent’s choice — Adult champion — Andrea Reserve champion — Thoene Reserve grand champion JoAnn Schoonover Jerome Arline Huhtala Child reserve champion — — Paula Ness Superintendent’s choice Adult reserve champion Senior champion — Arline Ava Ewing Senior champion — Ness plaque — Ellen Dines — Gebaur Huhtala Adult champion — Judge’s choice — Mikayla Senior reserve champion Ceramics Anderson Montgomery Baking — Beverly Hopper and Kathy Superintendent’s choice — Adult reserve champion — Judge’s choice plaque — Judge’s choice — Joseph Hugler Emory Kirk Jolene Sevy Wanda Ferguson Ormond Adult reserve champion — Judge’s choice — Pat Youth champion — Linda Symms arrangement Liz Thompson Stamler Montana Wasson plaque — Montgomery Historical Youth champion — Overall grand champion Youth reserve champion — Grand champion — Janet Best of Show — JoAnn Samantha Bachman — Kitty Kelley Cora Porter McCornack Schoonover Child reserve champion — Overall reserve champion Child champion — Katelyn Superintendent’s choice — Millie Waddington — Ramsey Kelley Sevy Senior champion — Katie Ormond Senior champion and Child reserve champion — McCornack Judge’s choice — Hobbies and crafts reserve champion — Kitty Karley Masmeyer Senior reserve champion Schoonover Superintendent’s choice — Kelley — Schoonover Grand champion — Levi Ewing Adult champion — Katie Kitchen and pantry Adult champion — Bobbi Carolyn Rees Judge’s choice — Karley Ormond Grand champion — Kirk Reserve grand champion Masmeyer Adult reserve champion — Marjorie Anderson Child reserve champion — — Bruce Bradshaw Grand champion — Lily Lori Williams Reserve grand champion Montgomery Senior champion — Neal Thoene Youth champion and — Pauline Rhoades Durham, Florence Paxton, Reserve grand champion reserve champion — Regan Senior champion — Canning Carolyn Rees, Schoonover — Ava Ewing Kelley Rhoades Best of Show — Russ Senior reserve champion Senior champion — Corky Child champion and Senior reserve champion Erwin — Connie Clapier, Colleen Williams reserve champion — Ramsey — Florence Paxton Superintendent’s choice Paxton, Carolyn Rees Senior reserve champion Kelley Adult champion and reserve — Erwin Adult reserve champion — — Connie Clapier champion — Anderson Judge’s choice — Janelle Katie Ormond Adult champion — Andrea Art Child champion — Joseph Thompson Jerome Best of Show — Montana Ormond Armory Award — Neal Needlecraft Adult reserve champion — Wasson Child reserve champion — Durham Superintendent’s choice — Bonnie Davis Superintendent’s choice — Kinley Shanley Get more fair results in next week’s edition of The Owyhee Avalanche Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 3B Owyhee County Rodeo results Wednesday-Saturday Caldwell, 2.0 seconds; 2. Waller, 17.648; 2. Lucero, Vail, Ariz., 11.9. Locals Thursday — 1. (tie) Baer, in Homedale Cassie Christensen, Twin Falls, 17.659; 3. Janey Reeves, — Jason Miller, Marsing, and 81; Quint, 81; 3. Nevarez, 80; 2.5; 3. Jamie Marts, Adrian, Melba, 17.939; 4. Abby Sutfi n, Sam Riley, Homedale, 12.8; 4. Lane Johnson, 74. Locals — IDAHO COWBOYS 2.6 seconds; 4. (tie) Kimberly 17.943; 5. Michelle Williams, Dusty Easterday, Bruneau, Allison Dalton, Grand View; ASSOCIATION Williams, North Powder, Ore., North Powder, Ore., 17.99. and John Schutte, Bruneau; and Zach Tindall, Bruneau, no PRO RODEO 2.8; Kaycee Dezurney, Scio, Locals — Courtney Sanchez, Cole Hood, Adrian, Ore., and qualifying rides Tie down roping Ore., 2.8; Samantha Kerns, Marsing, 23.108 Matt, Moulton, La Grande, Overall — 1. (tie) Quint Haines, Ore., 2.8 Ore.; Mike, Pendergrass, NOVICE Bell, Paradise Valley, Nev., 9.0 Saturday — 1. Addie Team roping Adrian, Ore., and Ira Walker, Saddle bronc seconds, and Augie Robinson, Englehart, Homedale, 3.2; Overall — 1. Ryan Opie, Owyhee, Nev.; Steven Duby, Overall — 1. Noah Jones, Nampa, 9.0; 3. Shane Erickson, 2. Noel Lambert, Fallon, Burns, Ore., and Chase Hansen, Homedale, and Brooks Parma, 38 points Terrebonne, Ore., 9.3; 4. Ross Nev., 3.4; 3. Kalena Webb, Homedale, 4.7 seconds; 2. Dahozy, Warm Springs, Ore.; Friday — Jones, 38 O’Sullivan, 9.4; 5. Cody Wendell, 3.5. Locals — Katie Tyler Christensen, Twin Falls, Aaron Marts, Adrian, Ore., and Thursday and Saturday Hodge, Quincy, Wash., 9.3 Jo McFarlane, Wilder; and and Jake Ruby, Gooding, Boden Truman, Wilder; Dex, — No qualifying rides Saturday — 1. Robinson, Amanda Hodges, Homedale, 4.8; 3. Cole Sherwood and Maddock, Filer, and Kurtis 9.0; 2. Coy Surrett, Buhl, 10.0; both no time Jade Anderson, 4.9; 4. Cole Barry, Wilder, all no time Bull riding and bareback 3. Justin Parke, Wilder, 10.8; 4. Friday — 1. Thurman, Eiguren, Fruitland, and Breck No qualifying rides Britton Bedke, Oakley, 12.3; 5. 2.0; 2. Christensen, 2.5; 3. Ward, Jerome, 5.1; 4. Scott Bareback Kyle Vanbiezen, Filer, 19.4 Kerns, 2.8; 4. Courtney Webb, McCulloch, Meridian, and Overall — 1. Clay Stone, LOCAL EVENTS Friday — 1. O’Sullivan, Gooding, 3.0; 5. Kayla Tiegs, Matt Azevedo, Nampa, 5.4; 78 points; 2. Austin Williams, Team roping 9.4; 2. Hodge, 9.3; 3. Brad Nampa, 3.1. Locals — Sam 5. Brett Sheehan, Shoshone, Marsing, 75 points; 3. (tie) Overall — 1. Meg Eiguren Carpenter, Nampa, 11.1; 4. Saunders, Homedale, 12.3 and Clayton Bacon, Twin Cooper Clemens, Blackfoot, 73; and Tayler Eiguren, 8.3 Nick Chappell, Blackfoot, Thursday — 1. Jacee Falls, 5.7 and Colton Clemens, 73; 5. Tyler seconds; 2. Dennis Rutan 14.7; 5. Clint Reeves, Asotin, Currin, Heppner, Ore., 3.0; 2. Saturday — 1. Opie and Smith, New Plymouth, 66 and Rebecca Rutan, 9.1 Wash., 24.3 Josey Jones, Midvale, 3.3; 3. Hansen, 4.7; 2. Sherwood Saturday — 1. Stone, 78; 2. seconds; 3. Michelle Rutan and Thursday — 1. Bell, 9.0 Lynn Rodriguez, Hermiston, and Anderson, 4.9; 3. Ryan (tie) Cooper Clemens, 73; and Shailee Rutan, 10.5; 3. Mason seconds; 2. Will Casey, Parma, Ore., 3.4; 4. Katie Thompson, Fornstrom, Eagle, and Leo Colton Clemens, 73. Local — McDaniel and Sam Saunders, 9.9; 3. Matt Naumann, New New Plymouth, 4.0; 5. Logan, Baptiste, Ontario, Ore., 6.0; 4. Brant Monahan, Murphy, no 10.7; 4. Nick Armas and Josh Plymouth, 10.4; 4. Scott Nedrow, North Powder, Ore., Jake Faulkner, Gooding, and score Shippy, 13.6; 5. Rhett Rhoades McCulloch, Meridian, 10.7; 12.6 Cody Faulkner, Gooding, 10.4; Friday — 1. Miller, 61 and Mitch White, 14.2 5. Sean Webb, Gresham, Ore., Wednesday — 1. Marts, 5. Jerad McFarlane, Wilder, Thursday — 1. Williams, Saturday — 1. Dennis Rutan 11.1 2.6 seconds; 2. (tie) Williams, and Jaylen Eldridge, Nampa, 75; 2. Smith, 66 and Rebecca Rutan, 9.1 Wednesday — 1. Erickson, 2.8; Dezurney, 2.8; 4. Megan 10.5. Locals — Bryan Reay, Friday — 1. Meg Eiguren 9.3; 2. (tie) Rial Engelhart Miller, Melba, 2.9; 5. (tie) Adrian, and Taylor Duby, Saddle bronc and Tayler Eiguren, 8.3; 2. and Wyatt Vankoll, Brush Julia Reeves, Melba, and Palisades, Wash., no time Overall — 1. Austin Amick, Michelle Rutan and Shailee Prairie, Wash., 10.1; 4. Aaron Christy Drapper, 3.1. Locals Friday — 1. Tyler Harper, Ore., 75 points; 2. Rutan, 10.5; 3. McDaniel and Marts, Adrian, 10.8; 5. (tie) Jett — Quincy Pendergrass, Christensen, Twin Falls, and Luke McKay, Juntura, Ore., Saunders, 10.7; 4. Sheena Vanbiezen, Twin Falls, 11.1; Adrian, 12.5; Janey Reeves, Jake Ruby, Gooding, 4.8; 74; 3. Zalin Arritola, Kuna, 73; White and Rod Rhoades, 17.8; Anthony Estep, 11.1. Locals Melba, 12.6; Maddy Hansen, 2. Rob Webb, Gooding, 4. Clancy Glenn, Parma, 71; 5. 5. Cade Brackett and Zane — 8. Bo Pickett, Caldwell, 12.8; Homedale; Amy Woodruff, and Daxton Jim, Owyhee, (tie) Cody Lamb, Melba, 70; Brackett, 26.8 10. Kurtis Barry, Wilder, 13.9 Caldwell; Dixie Barry, Wilder; Nev., 6.4; 3. Austin Stafford, and Dakota Munns, 70 Thursday — 1. Nick Armas Tayler Eiguren, Jordan Valley; Prineville, Ore., and Robert Saturday — 1. Luke McKay, and Josh Shippy, 13.6; 2. Rhett Steer wrestling Courtney Sanchez, Marsing, Alexander, Salem, Ore., 6.5; 74; 2. Arritola, 73; 3. (tie) Rhoades and Mitch White, Overall — 1. Colin Wolfe, no time 4. Victor Ugalde, and Shawn Lamb, 70; and Munns, 70 14.2; 3. Austin Grindstaff and Sunnyside, Wash., 4.0 seconds; Lequerica, Arock, Ore., 7.1; 5. Friday — 1. Amick, 75; 2. Jessica Joslin, 21.8 2. Brandan Mackenzie, Jordan Barrel racing Josh Mackenzie, Jordan Valley, Glenn, 71; 3. Cody McCarthy, Valley, 4.1, and Corey Rogers, Overall — 1. Italy Jo and Randy Carson, 10.7. 59 Steer riding 4.1; and Hazen Smith, Malad, Sheehan, Shoshone, 17.636 Locals — Lawsen Matteson, Thursday — 1. Villagrana, Overall — 1. Colt Byrd, 4.1; 5. Sam Mackenzie, seconds; 2. Amanda Lewis- Homedale, and Kade Taylor, 59 80 points; 2. Trey McFarlane, Jordan Valley, 4.3 Waller, Elgin, Ore., 17.648; Adrian; Joel Maxwell and Nate Wilder, 79; 3. Trell McFarlane, Saturday — 1. Wolfe, 4.0; 3. Acee Lucero, Richfield, Easterday, all no time Bull riding Wilder, 76; 4. Biggers, 74 2. Hazen Smith, 4.1; 3. Kyle 17.659; 4. Josie Thurman, Thursday — 1. Scott Overall — 1. Cody Miller, Saturday — 1. Byrd, 80; 2. Vanbiezen, Filer, 4.7; 4. Jake Caldwell, 17.824; 5. Danyelle McCulloch, Meridian, and Matt, 86 points; 2. Cody Rouse, Trey McFarlane, 79; 3. Trell Faulkner, Gooding, 4.9; 5. Williams, Vale, Ore., 17.839 Azevedo, Nampa, 5.4; 2. Jared Eagle, 84 McFarlane, 76; 4. Keegan Tanner Stanger, Murtaugh, 13.5. Saturday — 1. Sheehan, Thompson, New Plymouth, Saturday and Friday — No Williams, 72 Locals — Ryan Mackenzie, 17.636; 2. Kalena Webb, and Paul Dunn, Caldwell, 6.2; qualifying rides Friday — No qualifying Jordan Valley, no score Wendell, 17.945; 3. Noel 3. Josh Shippy, Caldwell, and Thursday — 1. Miller, 86; rides Friday — 1. Brandan Lambert, Fallon, Nev., 17.955; Trenton Milburn, Homedale, 2. Rouse, 84 Thursday — 1. Biggers, Mackenzie, 4.1 seconds; and 4. Tahnee Fornstrom, Eagle, 16.9; 4. Todd Ott, Craigmont, 74 Rogers, 4.1; 3. Sam Mackenzie, 18.011; 5. Amanda King, and Tayler Ott, Craigmont, Ranch bronc riding Jordan Valley, 4.3; 4. Trevor Eagle, 18.147 20.7. Locals — Kirby Cook, Overall — 1. (tie) Joel Baer, Mutton busting Maddox, Weiser, 4.9; 5. Bodee Friday — 1. Thurman, Marsing, and Kelsey Cook, Challis, 81 points; Justin Quint, Overall — 1. Rice Titus, 71 Foster, Hermiston, Ore., 5.6 17.824; 2. Samantha Kerns, Marsing; Bob Thompson, North Powder, Ore., 81; and points; 2. Anthony Bailey, 65; Thursday — 1. Quint Bell, Haines, Ore., 17.921; 3. Grace Caldwell, and Ryan Powell, Gabe McKay,, Juntura, Ore., 3. Tucker Lootens, Homedale, Paradise Valley, Nev., 4.5; 2. King, 18.126; 4. Katie Davis, Marsing; Tim Mackenzie, 81; 4. Tegan Nevarez, Wells, 63; 4. Cooper Limb, 60; 5. Jett Kolby Currin, Heppner, Ore., Adrian, Ore., 18.408; 5. Lacyn Homedale, and Ben Badiola, Nev., 80; 5. John Hackler, 76; (no last name provided), 59 10.5; 3. Zane Taylor, Burns, Josephson, 19.411. Locals — Homedale, all no time 5. Lane Johnson, 74 Saturday — 1. Tucker Ore., 13.0 Sydney Davis, 22.515 Wednesday — 1. Cole Saturday — 1. Gabe Lootens, 63; 2. Jett (no last Wednesday — 1. Cole Thursday — 1. Williams, Eiguren, Fruitland, and Breck McKay, 81; 2. Tyler Stanley, name provided), 59; 3. Cash Eiguren, Fruitland, 5.2 seconds; 17.839; 2. Maddie Hall, Ward, Jerome, 5.1; 2. Cody, Middleton, 74; 3. (tie) Cole Mackenzie, 55; 4. 2. Jayce Garthwaite, Powell 18.276; 3. Katie Azevedo, Roberts, Homedale, and Jaxon Biggers, Sweet, 72; and Gus Friday — 1. Titus, 71; 2. Butte, Ore., 5.6; 3. Bryce, Nampa, 18.726; 4. Samantha Davies, 8.1; 3. Cole Garland, King, Kuna, 72. Local — Tyler Limb, 60; 3. Colt Stanley, 52; 4. Harrison, Condon, Ore., 6.4; Jenner, Ontario, Ore., 19.341; Nampa, and Trevor Engle, Elsner, Jordan Valley, 68 Tyson Rounds, 50; 5. (tie) Ellie 4. Michael Nannini, 7.3; 5. Gus 5. Jacee Currin, Heppner, Ontario, Ore., 8.2; 4. Richard Friday — 1. Hackler, 76; Nash, 44, and Tylee Byrd, 44 McGinn, Haines, Ore., 15.1 Ore., 22.936. Locals — Angie Eiguren, Jordan Valley, and 2. Caden McCarthy, Laurel, Thursday — 1. Bailey, 65; Powell, Marsing, 28.049; Sage Bryan Grenke, Jordan Valley, Mont., 70. Local — Cody 2. Reagan Glenn, 54; 3. Jase Breakaway roping Badiola, Homedale, 32.465 11.8; 5. Tim Robison, Sonoita, Roberts, Homedale, no Pisca, 44; 4. Maclin Michaelis, Overall — 1. Josie Thurman, Wednesday — 1. Lewis- Ariz., and Chance Shurtz, qualifying ride 40 Page 4B Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Commentary Baxter Black, DVM From Washington On the Deregulation efforts continue to bolster U.S. economy edge of Over the past two years, Congress U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and the Trump Administration have Republican (term expires 2022) taken a number of actions to reduce common sense burdensome and unnecessary regulations, Local offi ce as well as slow the massive growth of 251 E. Front St., Ste. 205 new regulations. Through a combination Boise, ID 83702 of issuing executive orders, utilizing the Phone — (208) 334-1776 The Feedlot Hand Congressional Review Act to overturn Fax — (208) 334-9044 unnecessary regulations legislatively, Washington, D.C., offi ce Life is just a bowl of cherries to a fi rst-rate feedlot hand, 239 Dirksen Senate Bldg. All the gates swing free and easy, every day’s precisely planned. enacting new laws focused on providing relief from onerous regulation and Washington, DC 20510 The boss is always pleasant and lavish with his praise. Phone — (202) 224-6142 And when your wife demands it, you get another raise. appointing pro-growth agency offi cials, deregulatory actions are creating more Fax — (202) 228-1375 freedom for innovation and job growth. E-mail — http://crapo.senate.gov/ The pickup that you’re furnished came off the showroom fl oor, contact/email.cfm The horses all are gentle and facilities top drawer, This conservative approach to federal regulations is making tangible progress in Committee assignments — Banking, The alleys lay so perfect when you’re pushin’ to the scale Housing and Urban Affairs (chair); You only need to set one gate then put’em in the mail! improving productivity while maintaining needed protections. This approach Finance; and Budget Chief deputy whip The feed truck drivers thank you and insist you’re always right questions whether regulations will infl ict And when you have to block their way, they’re patient and polite. more harm than good and whether old Plus, loadin’ fats is easy though you’re tired as you can be. regulations are achieving their intended over nearly every stream, ditch, pond and ’Cause the truckers all are helpful … and say, “Oh, please, let me!” purposes or creating bigger problems. It puddle on state and local lands and private has resulted in the rollback of egregious property. It also includes the overturn The barn where they get processed is as modern as they come, federal overreaches that include actions of the Bureau of Land Management’s Every hot shot’s always workin’, ain’t no pandemonium. to repeal and replace the 2015 “Waters “Planning 2.0” rule that would have The crowdin’ alleys built so good the cattle fl ow like wine. of the United States (WOTUS) Rule,” — See Deregulation, Page 5B They almost fairly work themselves, they wait to get in line. which would have exerted federal control
And on those days when rain or dust or snow get in the way The boss says, “Take it easy, heck, they’ll wait another day.” Americans for Limited On holidays like Christmas when you work the extra mile The overtime they pay makes all the hardship seem worthwhile.
No feedlot cowboy worries ’bout his job security Government They rarely ever lay one off, too valuable, ya see. I’ve heard’em say about the boss, “When all is said and done “It’s hard to take his money ’cause I’m havin’ so much fun!” Asylum claims restrictions
Oh, there are days, they’d all agree, that go against the grain, Receivin’ bawlin weaners in November’s freezin’ rain aim to stem border crisis Or checkin’ pens in early March is really not that great by Robert Romano additional restrictions. The agencies have When it takes a front-end loader just to open up a gate. Under current immigration and asylum issued a new rule telling asylum seekers regulations, it was impossible to enforce the that in order to qualify for asylum in the But, all in all, they love their work. The way their muffl ers smell, law on the southern border. The hundreds U.S., they must fi rst apply for asylum in The Terramycin on their hands, the Holstein steers from hell, of thousands of Central Americans fl ooding the country they fi rst transit through and Scoopin’ out the rainy bunks, a calvy heifer mess the border the past several months gamed be denied. And the profound satisfaction when you lance a big abscess. the system, betting that a compassionate The new regulation states, “an alien America would let them in. who enters or attempts to enter the United The glamour of their work ensures an application glut. Afterward, the families were released States across the southern border after Though many hear the calling, just a handful make the cut. into the U.S. pending hearings, but those failing to apply for protection in a third And he puts his heart into it and stays above the mob that showed up did so only to the extent country outside the alien’s country of So he don’t have to give this up and get a real job. they might be granted asylum, and upon citizenship, nationality, or last lawful rejection were never heard from again. It’s habitual residence through which the alien — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com for more features mandatory catch-and-release because of transited en route to the United States is and to purchase Baxter Black books, CDs and DVDs. His newest book is the way the regulations were written. ineligible for asylum.” “A Commotion in Rhyme.” When you order the new book, be sure to tell As a result, the number of family The move comes after the U.S.-Mexico them you learned about it in The Owyhee Avalanche. units showing up on the border has been Joint Declaration that was fi nalized after skyrocketing. In all of FY 2018, 161,113 President Donald Trump threatened up to a family units and 58,660 unaccompanied 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods. Under Letters to the editor children were apprehended. Now family the agreement, the U.S. is expanding the All letters to the editor submitted to The Owyhee Avalanche must units are up to 427,881 in FY 2019, an Migrant Protection Protocols: “those be no longer than 300 words, signed and include the writer’s address increase of 165 percent, and unaccompanied crossing the U.S. Southern Border to seek and daytime phone number. children is up 14 percent to 67,116, with asylum will be rapidly returned to Mexico The deadline for submitting letters is noon on Friday. three more months remaining in the fi scal where they may await the adjudication • E-mail to [email protected] year. of their asylum claims… [And,] Mexico • Mail to P.O. Box 97, Homedale ID, 83628 Now, to get a handle on the problem will authorize the entrance of all of those • Drop off at the Avalanche office at 19 E. Idaho Ave., in and to deter future migrant waves, the individuals for humanitarian reasons, Homedale Department of Homeland Security and in compliance with its international For more information, call (208) 337-4681. the Department of Justice are using their powers under the law to provide for — See Asylum, Page 5B Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 5B Commentary Financial management Maintain term life insurance at 10 to 12 times your income Dear Dave, will be jumping signifi cantly Dear Rebecca, If you make $50,000 a year, When it comes to buying life soon, there’s nothing wrong Yes, you both need to fi nd that means you need $500,000 insurance, should the coverage with basing your coverage good level term life insurance to $600,000 in coverage. amount be based solely on amount on that fi gure — if you immediately! Accidental death Remember, the idea of life current earnings? 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You don’t want to buy thinking and planning I’m employer may offer. Think dollars a month you can leave too much, but you should have working with here. In that DAVE Says about it. your loved ones in great enough to ensure that they’re scenario, or something similar, BY $AVE 2AMSEY s WWWDAVESAYSORG You don’t want to suddenly fi nancial shape after you die! well taken care of when you’re a huge jump in income is lose coverage if you change — Dave not here any longer. virtually assured. life insurance policies. We jobs, or have to leave your I usually recommend people Great question, Wesley! both have accidental death place of work because you’re — Dave Ramsey has authored have 10 to 12 times their — Dave and dismemberment coverage diagnosed with a major medical seven best-selling books, annual income in a good, level provided free of charge through condition. including The Total Money term life insurance policy. Dear Dave, our employers. Do we need Both of you need 10 to 12 Makeover. The Dave Ramsey However, if you have a solid My husband and I are additional coverage? times your yearly incomes in Show is heard by more than 16 reason to believe your income wondering if we need term — Rebecca good, level term life insurance. million listeners each week. √ Deregulation: 2018 law removes regulatory burden from small banks From Page 4B The CEA analyzed deregulatory actions and In its report, the CEA reiterated previous analysis limited necessary local involvement in natural considered the costs that regulatory actions impose fi nding that the law “recognizes the vital importance resources planning. Since the beginning of 2017, on consumers, small businesses and other economic of small and midsized banks, as well as the high Congress, with President Trump’s signature into law, actors. The CEA cited S. 2155, the Economic Growth, costs and negligible benefi ts of subjecting them to has used the Congressional Review Act 16 times to Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, regulatory requirements better suited for the largest overturn past rules and regulations. which as chairman of the Banking Committee I fi nancial institutions.” The White House Council of Economic Advisers introduced and worked to enact, as a key driver of The U.S. is experiencing a reported record-level (CEA) reported, “Between 2001 and 2016, the Federal economic growth. The Council reported, “the Crapo of consecutive months of economic expansion, and government added an average of 53 economically Bill has annual net benefi ts of almost $5 billion removing burdensome federal mandates is part of the signifi cant regulations each year. During the Trump and raises real annual incomes by about $6 billion ongoing effort to help create this better foundation Administration, the average has been only 4 (not by removing regulatory burdens from small bank for Americans to succeed. Bureau of Labor Statistics counting deregulatory actions).” The CEA found, lenders.” data shows that the national unemployment rate, at “This new approach to regulation not only reduces This legislation I shepherded through Congress was 3.7 percent in June, has been at less than 4 percent or eliminates costly regulations established by prior signed into law in May 2018 and provides meaningful for more than a year and employment increased by administrations but also sharply reduces the rate at relief to the community banks and credit unions that 224,000 in June alone. In my home state of Idaho, the which costly new Federal regulations are introduced.” have been crushed under undue regulation for the unemployment rate is only 2.8 percent. I look forward The CEA estimates, “after 5 to 10 years, this new past decade. It also increases important consumer to fi nding agreement on additional commonsense approach to Federal regulation will have raised real protections for veterans, senior citizens, victims of reforms that will help continue our current economic incomes by $3,100 per household per year.” fraud, and those who fall on tough fi nancial times. growth trajectory. √ Asylum: New regs send ineligible asylum-seekers back to Mexico From Page 4B Asylum cases typically take longer than 20 days but surely then so is the current system. Without obligations, while they await the adjudication of their to process. This is where in the process the family detention until either asylum is granted or deportation asylum claims.” separations were attempted before that was abandoned. commences, illegal immigrant family units are a The new approach will hopefully begin to get the Now, under the executive order, the families are placed signifi cant fl ight risk. The moment they think the situation under control. into housing pending the hearings. process won’t favor them, they disappear. After briefly attempting to enforce the laws In the past, this meant, according to a 2018 White That is why, to prevent hundreds of thousands as written starting in April 2018, 2,648 children House fact sheet, the government would “release the more from flooding the border, making a very were separated from the families, according to a entire family unit into the U.S. interior. Once released dangerous journey, the new rules by DHS and DOJ Congressional report, but by June 2018, Trump halted into the U.S. interior, these family units frequently are absolutely necessary. The prior rules presented a the effort, opting to keep families together pending disappear into the country, failing to appear for their perverse incentive. Trump was right. Unless and until hearings for illegal entry or asylum via Executive court hearings or comply with removal orders.” the asylum laws are permanently fi xed, this problem Order 13841. That still appears to be happening today. Matthew was not going to be fi xed. In hindsight, granting The problem? Under a 2008 federal law against Albence, then-executive associate director for ICE automatic entry to children from Central America in human trafficking and federal court rulings, (now acting director), told the Senate Homeland 2008 was a very poor policy decision. It is absolutely unaccompanied children from Central America are Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in being abused now. given to the care of the Department of Health and September 2018 that three out of 10 illegal immigrant But so far Congress has refused to do a thing about Human Services, and eventually released, ideally to family units would cut off their ankle tracking it, and so the Trump administration is doing everything a relative residing in the U.S., within 20 days under bracelets shortly after being released from custody. within its powers under the law to act and bring a federal court precedent. But if the asylum is denied, per Albence, the families close to this crisis via regulation. Something’s got to As for the adults, there is no provision of law allowing disappear. “They will comply up until the benefi t of give. If it seems like Trump and his administration are them to stay, even if they arrived with children. If the complying is not there,” he said. the only ones trying to actually solve this problem, adults apply for asylum or if the federal government In other words, it was a free-for-all. One can argue while members of Congress exploit the crisis for elected to prosecute them, that complicates matters. that the child separations policy was ill-conceived, political gain, you’d be right. Page 6B Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle
25 years ago 50 years ago 145 years ago August 17, 1994 August 14, 1969 August 15, 1874
Marsing Mayor Fromm resigns, Herman appointed PROSPECTORS From now on a new face will be heading the city Man is the most restless of animals, and the miner council meetings in Marsing — new, yet strangely is perhaps the least domestic of the whole tribe. familiar. Nothing and no plans seem to him as good, but it is Mike Fromm announced his formal resignation better where he is not. Mining excitements are largely from the mayor’s seat at last week’s city council due to this restless spirit among men. By this means, meeting, leaving a void that the council unanimously new camps are started and new fi elds open for more agreed should be fi lled by Roy Herman, a man with complete exploration. It is true that many wild-cat some 20 years of public service behind him, including schemes are started in this manner, run their brief fi ve as Marsing’s mayor. race and die, but it is also true that many camps now Herman sold himself hard to the council, citing prospering are established on a fi rm basis by the same primarily his desire to work through the grant means. The miner, or prospector is the true pioneer, proposals and other tasks associated with the braving dangers and discomforts with a fortitude construction of Marsing’s proposed new water tower. of more praise than is generally awarded him. he “Those are things I love to do,” he said. FAIR QUEEN candidates, from left, Kristy enters the wilderness, and with his pick often lays the The construction of the new water tower will be his Eachus, Sue Wilson, Julianne Silveria, Paulette foundation of other man’s fortunes. It takes no small fi rst priority as mayor, Herman says. “It’s always been Zatica, Patricia Chadez and Jody Baalson are busy amount of courage to encounter the hardships and a favorite thing of mine to be involved in projects of selling tickets to obtain votes. Photo by Bette Uda perils incident to the life of a true prospector, to pierce this nature.” alone, or with a single companion, through the barriers Owyhee County Rodeo ready to let ’er rip of the unknown, and live in lands hitherto occupied Schools likely to get resource offi cer The big Owyhee County rodeo will open next only by the red men of the forest. How rapidly are After a year’s absence, a resource offi cer could be Wednesday for a 4-night run at the fairgrounds. the regions marked “unexplored” disappearing from back on the beat in Homedale, Marsing and Grand Jim Duncan, secretary, said indications are for the maps, and little towns marking the sites of Indian View schools this fall. a record number of bull riders this year as well as wigwams, while in all our mountains heretofore only The three school districts, the city of Marsing other contestants. known by nature districts are being organized and and Owyhee County will jointly fund a $40,000 Ralph Stevens, Midvale, will produce the show mines opened. The prospector works not only for contract with the Owyhee County Sheriff’s Offi ce. again this year. himself, but for all. Not only is it true that “westward The agreement was tentatively approved last week Events will include novice saddle bronc riding, the star of empire taken its way,” but wherever and in by Owyhee County Commissioners. regular saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, calf whatever direction the prospector leads, civilization The schools went with without a resource offi cer in roping, team roping, bull riding, wild horse race, an follows as a natural consequence. Though he may fall 1993-94 because of budget constraints and personnel event which originated in Homedale; girls’ barrel in the discharge of his arduous duty, and an unmarked confl icts. racing and kids’ calf riding. grave may be his only reward, still civilization sweeps The districts will spend $24,000 for 1,178 man Jim Heath, Emmett clown, will be joined by Jim on, and unknowingly hallows the resting place of hours of service. That roughly translates to 500 hours Hoagland, Melba, a newcomer. Kenny Hansen, New the pioneer. It is not so many years ago since the at Homedale, 400 hours at Marsing and 300 hours Plymouth, is announcer. Mississippi was the western boundary of the United at Grand View. Nancy Ellis, Nampa, is rodeo queen and princesses States. The plains were the hunting grounds of the For its $13,000, the city of Marsing gets an are Donna Basey, Homedale, and Cindy Lankford, Indians, and the Rocky Mountains existed only in additional 733 patrol hours from the sheriff’s offi ce, Emmett. They were chosen earlier this year at the the minds of most simply as a misty, half-hidden, or about one-third more than the city’s current Little Britches rodeo. fanciful picture, ranked almost as a myth. Their $43,000 contract provides. The rodeo board includes Jim Murray, president; Al course was guessed at, their extent undetermined. At County commissioners set aside $24,0943 in the Curtis, vice-president; Paul Zatica, Frank Matteson, a still later day, geographers of the East knew little or proposed 1994-95 budget to hire an additional deputy. Walt Love, Caldwell; Walt Adams, Jim Cossell, nothing of the vast domain west of the Mississippi. The money won’t be available until the new fi scal Marsing; Junior Malmberg, Manford Stimmel, Bob They sprinkled a few names over a vast extent of year begins on Oct. 1. Basey, and Frank Maher, directors. territory and rested from their labors in their easy But Owyhee County Sheriff Tim Nettleton said chairs. It was left for the prospector to do the real resource offi cers would be in the schools before then. Owyhee County Fair expects big show opening work, and every now and then some earnest heart “We’ll just have to shuffl e some manpower around Preparations are being completed this week for and clear head, restless and energetic, would plunge to get it covered before then,” he said. the Owyhee County Fair, which opens Wednesday, into this terra incognita, and fi ghting sturdily with its This year, instead of a single deputy traveling Aug. 20 at the fairgrounds in Homedale. diffi culties and dangers, retrieve more striking facts between the three districts, each school district will County Agent Jesse Wilson says that preliminary for the edifi cation and wonderment of our easy chair be assigned a deputy, Nettleton said. reports indicate a record number of entries in the historians. The achievements of the prospector need calf programs. no historian; they speak and are continually speaking Trustees okay new offi cers in Homedale Improvements at the fairgrounds include graveling for themselves. California, almost unknown in ’48, Homedale School District administrators will move of the parking lot and a roof on the horse barn to now a State immense in size and wealth, points with into new offi ces in the fall of 1995, freeing up space ensure more comfort for those attending the fair. pride to its miner, vineyards and agriculture as the for two needed classrooms in the high school. result of her pioneers, the ’49ers. Colorado, Utah, At a special meeting last Wednesday, district Pool fund lags short of goal set at $6,000 Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Montana are all trustees approved construction of a 2,400-square-foot The swimming pool fund has grown to $5,031.84, triumphant examples of the prospector. Idaho can offi ce building project to cost about $80,000. according to Homer Anderson, committee chairman. present not only her mines, of gold and silver, as Offi cials will dip into a $200,000 plant facilities Anderson said money is still coming in and the testimony of the value of the labors of the boys of ’62 budget to pay for the project. committee urges a fi nal effort to reach the $6,000 goal and ’63, but can also point with pride to her towns “We need to have bigger and better offi ce facilities, so a contract l can be let soon on the site at the Riverside — Boise City, the Queen of the Valley, and Silver and we need the room,” Homedale superintendent park, just west of the high school athletic fi eld. City, the chief town of the mountains — her beautiful Dick Peters said. Offi cers of the corporation are Mr. Anderson, farming lands and extensive cattle range. And so it is The failure of a multi-million dollar school bond president; Ray Tolsma, vice president; Harper throughout the West: wherever we look toward the election in June, and with it the need to squeeze Saunders, treasurer; Norm Tolmie, secretary; Jim borders of civilization we meet the prospector just additional classrooms out of current facilities, also Duncan, assistant secretary; Richard Eismann, legal ahead, clearing the way with singing blows of his ax was a factor in the decision to build new offi ces, adviser; Ed Alora and Deward Bell, members, and or sturdy strokes of his pick. All honor to the vanguard offi cials said. Gaylord Harward, FHA. of Progress, the noble army of “Prospectors.” Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 7B Public notices
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Pursuant to Idaho Code §31-808, A minimum bid of $2,806.18 accruing costs. prospective bidders to inspect Dated this 4th day of August, and pursuant to the Order of Sale is required which will include Owyhee County offers the the sale properties and to make 2019. recorded with the Owyhee County delinquent taxes; late fees; interest above properties for sale without themselves aware of any issues /s/ Jerry Hoagland, Chairman, Recorder on April 15, 2019; and costs, plus current year’s taxes warranty or representations of or potential issues concerning the Owyhee County Commissioners Owyhee County will offer for sale and all other accruing costs. any kind and is sold “as is”, sale of the properties. /s/ Angela Barkell, Clerk, Board on Monday, September 16, 2019, Property known as Lot 9 Block “where is” without warranty or The sale is an auction open to of County Commissioners at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom 2 of 8 Murphy Hot Springs Sub 1, representations as to marketability, the public and will be sold to the 8/7,14,21,28/2019 the Owyhee County Courthouse, Section 24 16S 9E, Owyhee fi tness for a particular purpose highest bidder, payable at the time 20381 State Highway 78, Murphy, County, Idaho. Said property was or representations concerning of the sale in lawful Idaho, the following properties: taken by tax deed, April 15, 2019, compliance with any Federal currency of the U.S. Treasury For FAST results... Property known as Tax 2 Section from Robert Portrey parcel number or State regulations. Owyhee Department in cash or certifi ed try the 26 3N 6W, Owyhee County, RP007000080090. A minimum County offers above properties funds such as a cashier’s check. Idaho. Said property was taken bid of $867.12 is required which for sale subject to any rights The Board of County by tax deed, April 15, 2019, from will include delinquent taxes; limitations, claims, easements, or Commissioners reserves the right Classifieds! Roy & Robin Chandler, parcel late fees; interest and costs, plus rights of way that may exist. to reject any and all bids or Page 8B Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Public notices SYNOPSIS OF OWYHEE comment at the BLM Wild NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING COUNTY COMMISSIONER Horse and Burro Advisory Board PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Homedale Highway District Board of Commissioners MINUTES Meeting July 11, 2019. will meet August 28, 2019 at 1 p.m., at 102 East Colorado Avenue, Homedale, Idaho to consider and adopt July 1, 2, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2019 Approved a letter to the Boise a fi nal budget for 2019 – 2020 Fiscal Year. A Public Hearing will be held for the enactment, of said budget July 1 BLM District Offi ce in support at that same time and place. The proposed budget is available for the public to inspect at the Offi ce of the Approved and paid all of the proposed Owyhee Land District, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. outstanding bills from the Exchange. Terri Uria-Secretary/Treasurer following funds. Current Expense Approved a letter to Idaho $41,919; Road and Bridge Department of Fish and Game HOMEDALE HIGHWAY DISTRICT – PROPOSED BUDGET $21,572; District Court $1,758; regarding the declining number OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Fair, Grounds & Buildings of Sage Grouse population. Publish Aug. 14 and 21 in Owyhee Avalanche Post: Aug. 9, 2019 $15,671; Probation $149; Health Recessed as the Board of County District $4,660; Historical Society Commissioners and reconvened BUDGETED ANTICIPATED RECEIPTS Proposed Budget Oct.1, 2019 & Museum $608; Indigent & as the Board of Equalization. to Sept. 30, 2020 Charity $27,429; Jr. College Accepted Assessor Gruenwald’s Balance Carryover FY 2018 - 2019 260,000.00 Tuition $150; Revaluation $131; recommendation and value parcel Solid Waste $5,789; Tort $2,000; RPF0060000110 at $79,768.00. Agricultural Replacement 2,492.00 911 $7,489; County Vessel $3,323; July 22 Highway User Funds 620,000.00 Waterways $19; Auditors Trust Approved the Succor Creek Miscellaneous Revenue and Permit Fees 3,000.00 $24,331; PILT $18,935; County Construction change order in the Vessel Trust $50 amount of $46,987.00. Sales Tax/Surplus/Personal Property Replacement 12,000.00 Approved the Capital Crimes Approved the Succor Creek Penalties and Interest 500.00 bills for Indigent and Charity. Construction fi nal walk through of Approved Resolution 2019-13: the Owyhee County Community Property Tax 90,551.00 Owyhee County Sheriff’s Offi ce Center. Rental Income 2,000.00 Transfer / Exchange Property. Approved the Consolidated Transfers and Adjustments - 13,000.00 July 2 Telecom Inmate Telephone Approved the part-time hire of Agreement. TOTAL REVENUE 977,543.00 Greg Bishop as patrol supervisor Approved the IPSCC grant for the Sheriff’s Offi ce to begin application. BUDGETED PROPOSED EXPENDITURES July 2, 2019 at a rate of $24.00 Approved the Probation Offi ce per hour. rental agreement with the Sheldon Professional Fees: Legal 3,000.00 July 8 Family Limited partnership in the Commissioner’s Salary 15,984.00 Placed a lien on Indigent and amount of $700 per month. Contingency Fund 30,000.00 Charity case 19-43. Approved a certificate of Appointed Jeffrey Phillips as residency to the College of Dues and Subscriptions (IAHD) 3,500.00 the Owyhee County Prosecuting Western Idaho for student #2019- Engineering Fees 3,000.00 Attorney. 10. Equipment Lease/Purchase 40,000.00 July 15 Approved a letter to Tanya Paid all bills from the following Thrift, Bruneau BLM Field Equipment Rental 7,000.00 funds; Current Expense $35,723; Manager, regarding the scoping Gas, Oil and Tires 23,000.00 Road and Bridge $71,081; District package for the Perjue Canyon Insurance [General] 6,500.00 Court $1,743; Fair, Grounds proposed recreation site. & Buildings $9,561; Probation Approved a letter to Lara General Supplies and Miscellaneous Expenses 8,000.00 $984; Historical Society & Douglas, Manager Boise District Materials/Construction 428,159.00 Museum $380; Indigent & Charity BLM, regarding the completed Mileage 750.00 $20,615; Revaluation $1,197; Crutcher Crossing. Solid Waste $12,399; 911 $3.543; July 29 Offi ce Supplies 1,000.00 County Vessel $719; Auditors Approved the IPSCC Grant Payroll Benefi ts and Taxes 30,000.00 Trust $7,294; PILT $11,116; OHV Application in the amount of Health/Dental Insurance 29,000.00 Trust $13,013; County Vessel $41,093.51 for a new CAD Trust $13 system. Phone Expense 3,000.00 Paid the Capital Crimes bills for Approved a tax exemption for Professional Fees: Audit 5,500.00 Indigent and Charity. parcel RP03N05W243120A. Removed the solid waste fee Approved the Sheriff’s grant Repairs & Maintenance and Tools 25,000.00 from parcel RPF0060000700A. application for optimized cell Salaries and Wages 150,000.00 Approved Resolution 2019-15: tower coverage in the amount of Signs 1,000.00 Destruction of temporary records $204,000. from the Owyhee County Auditor, Approved certificates of Utilities 3,500.00 Assessor, Sheriff and Elections. residency to the College of Weed Control 20,000.00 Approved a quote from Owyhee Western Idaho for students 2019- Workmen’s Compensation 8,500.00 Heating and Air for a unit for the 11 and 2019-12. Marsing DMV building in the Placed a lien on Indigent and Advertising Expense 1,500.00 amount of $9,810.00. Charity cases 19-46 and 19-47. Training and Education 650.00 Approved the Public Defender Approved Indigent and Charity Ending Fund Balance 130,000.00 Agreement that was tabled from case 19-46. TOTAL EXPENSES 977,543.00 the May 13, 2019 meeting for Approved Indigent and Charity fi scal year 2020 in the amount of case 19-47. 8/14,21/2019 $130,000. Approved a letter to the Idaho Approved the Sheriff Dispatch State BLM offi ce regarding the 8:00 pm. Citizens are welcome MARSING AMBULANCE hire of Sarah Kipper to begin July EIS for the Great Basin Fuel to attend any time between DISTRICT FY 2017 BUDGET 15, 2019 at $16.22 per hour. Breaks. those hours. This meeting is for APPROPRIATIONS Approved the Succor Creek The complete minutes can unincorporated Owyhee County REVENUE: 2019 PROPERTY Construction pay application be viewed online at www. only and does not pertain to any TAX LEVY $ 118,925 and lien waivers for the Owyhee owyheecounty.net or in the land inside city limits. EXPENSE: CONTRACT FOR County Community Center in the Clerk’s offi ce. Copies of zoning maps, surveys, EXPENSES $ 118,925 amount of $187,283.49. 08/14/2019 and comment sheets are available Dated this 7th day of August, Approved a catering permit for for review in the Planning and 2019 the Pour House and the Owyhee NOTICE OF PUBLIC Zoning offi ce and also at www. Marsing Ambulance District Cattlemen’s Association in Silver HEARING owyheecounty.net under the Board of Commissioners City July 27, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. BEFORE THE OWYHEE Community Development tab. 08/14/2019 to 9:00 p.m. COUNTY PLANNING & For additional information please Approved catering permits for ZONING COMMISSION call 208-495-2095 ext. 2. LEIN SALE American Legion #32 and the On August 28, 2019, the 07/31,08/14/2019 Steve McCabe, Unit A-0, 33 W Owyhee County Fairgrounds and Owyhee County Planning and Kansas Ave., Homedale, Idaho the Owyhee County Rodeo August Zoning Commission will hear PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 83628. Unit containing washer 9, 2019 to August 11, 2019 from public comments in the Owyhee Notice is hereby given that and dryer, bicycle, propane heater, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. County Courthouse located at the Board of Commissioners of tredmill, care wheels, and skis. Approved catering permits to 20381 State Highway 78 Murphy, Marsing Ambulance District will Onica or Lyle Brenner, M-4, the Owyhee County Rodeo and Idaho on the following matter at meet on the 19th day of August, at 511 S. Main #27, Homedale, the Owyhee County Fairgrounds the time listed below. 11:30 am, at the Owyhee County Idaho 83628. Unit containing and Owyhee County Fair and Beginning at 6:00 pm, the Courthouse, Courtroom 2, 20381 table saw, keyboard stand, bed Rodeo August 7, 2019 from 6:00 Commission will hold an open State Highway 78, Murphy, Idaho, frames, misc. goods. p.m. to 1:00 a.m. house style public comment for the purpose of considering and Units will be sold via sealed bid Approved Indigent and Charity meeting to get input and ideas fi xing a fi nal budget and making auction on 08-24-2019/bids will case 19-44. from citizens concerning current appropriations for the 2020 Fiscal be accepted on that day between Denied Indigent and Charity land use zones, allowed uses, and year, at which time any taxpayer 09:00 and 1:00pm at 3685 Hwy case 19-43. proposed rezoning of land from may appear and be heard upon any 95, Homedale, Idaho 83628. All Approved Indigent and Charity the Marsing area to the Murphy part or parts of said budget. And sales are fi nal, and all items will case 19-45. area and east and west to the that the following table sets forth be removed including all trash. Approved Resolution 2019- county boundaries. The public the amount appropriated for the Cash only. 15; Ratifying Owyhee County meeting will run from 6:00 to 2020 Fiscal Year. 08/14,21/2019 Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Page 9B Public notices LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF GRAND VIEW CORRECTED PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of qualifi ed CORRECTED NOTICE voters of the Lizard Butte Library District will be held on the 20th of Notice is hereby given that a public hearing, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-1002, will be held for consideration August, 2019 from 9:00 to 10:00am at the Lizard Butte Library in the of the proposed budget for the 2020 fi scal year (FY 2020) from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. said library district, Marsing, Idaho, at which time there will be a public The public hearing will be held at City Hall, 425 Boise Ave, Grand View, Idaho at 6:00 pm on Wednesday hearing on the maintenance and operation budget for the forthcoming August 10, 2019. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget year. This special budget hearing is called pursuant to section 33-2725 should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed City budget in detail are available for current of the Idaho Code as amended. charge per copy at City Hall at 425 Boise Ave, Grand View, ID, during regular offi ce hours 12:00 pm to BE IT FURTHER NOTICED that the District will also be considering 4:30 pm - Monday through Thursday. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring taking FORGONE tax amounts up to $2,000.00 for the purpose of accommodations for disabilities to the hearing, contact City Hall at 834-2700 at least 48 hours prior to replacing patron computers. the public hearing. The proposed FY 2020 budget is shown below as the FY 2020 proposed expenditures and revenues. General Fund Lizard Butte Library District EXPENDITURES October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 Fund Name FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Proposed FY 2020 Proposed Revenue 2018-2019 2019-2020 Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Property Tax $71,633.00 $80,148.00 City General Fund State Replacement Funds $ 3,419.00 $ 3,419.00 Administration $48,295 $89,429 $91,921 Sales Tax & other $ 6,194.43 $ 8,551.08 Grants $0 $0 $0 Grants & Matching $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 General Fund Total $48,295 $89,429 $91,921 Carry Over $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Forgone $ 2,831.00 $ 2,000.00 Parks $995 $5,200 $0 Total $99,077.43 $109,118.08 Sewer $103,687 $162,675 $163,358 Street $40,524 $55,728 $57,216 Expenditures Water $116,787 $295,021 $301,441 Plant Operations $20,000.00 $22,100.00 Grand Total all Funds $310,289 $608,053 $613,936 Library Supplies $ 4,200.00 $ 4,200.00 Book Purchase $20,656.43 $22,918.08 Insurance $ 1,500.00 $ 1,700.00 REVENUES Election/Legal $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Fund Name FY 2018 Actual FY 2019 Proposed FY 2020 Proposed Summer Reading/ Revenues Revenues Revenues Story Time $ 3,800.00 $ 3,800.00 Property Levy-Taxes Salaries $27,300.00 $28,600.00 FICA $ 6,321.00 $ 6,500.00 General $62,738 $49,032 $47,913 Literacy $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Street $20,508 $29,988 $21,515 Contingency $10,000.00 $10,000.00 Total Tax Revenue $83,246 $79,020 $69,428 Computers $ 4,000.00 Other Revenues Total $99,077.43 $109,118.08 City $62,738 $40,397 $44,008 Bond Repayment Grants $0 $0 $0 October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020 Parks $0 $5,200 $5,200 Sewer $76,212 $162,675 $163,358 Revenue 2018-2019 2019-2020 Street $5,106 $25,740 $30,501 Property Tax $62,000.00 $62,000.00 Water $128,812 $295,021 $301,441 Other Revenue $237,955 $608,053 $613,936 Expenditures Bond Repayment: Jodi A Jewett Principal $40,076.56 $41,729.71 City Clerk / Treasurer Interest $17,583.44 $15,930.29 Published 8/7/2019 8/14/2019 Audit $ 4,000.00 Posted:07/29/2019 at City Hall, www.grandview.id.gov Contingency $ 340.00 $ 4,340.00 08/07,14/2019 8/14//2019 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Commissioners of MARSING RURAL FIRE DISTRICT, Marsing, Idaho, Owyhee County and NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN, That a public meeting will be held Canyon County, Idaho have tentatively adopted the 2019-2020 budget for said district as set forth below. on the 14th day of August, 2019, at 4:30 PM at the Bruneau Valley A public hearing will be held for the adoption of the budget at the Offi ce of the District at 303 Main Street Library in said Library District in Bruneau, Idaho, located at 32073 at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2018. The budget is available for public inspection at the District Ruth Street, in Bruneau, ID, at which meeting there will be a public Offi ce between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. hearing on the maintenance and operation budget for the forthcoming Dated this 25th day of July, 2019 year. The budget hearing is called pursuant to Section 33-2713A Idaho Proposed Budget Oct. 1, 2019 – Sept. 30, 2020 Code as amended. A regular meeting of the Board will follow. FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2019 FY 2020 Budget Actual Estimated Budget Budget Bruneau Valley District Library Beginning Balance: $ 401,640 $ 749,288 $ 749,288 $ 591,327 Oct. 1, 2019-Sept. 30, 2020 Revenue: Property Tax incl. penalties & interest 388,058 350,394 450,000 400,000 2018 2019-2020 Ag Equipment Replacement Tax 5,659 14,873 17,000 17,000 Balance to be levied on $14,943 $15,932 Sales Tax Revenue $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Personal property replacement 16,770 3,095 800 17,000 AEPTR $ 936 $ 936 Sales tax 14,826 21,049 13,000 15,000 Unencumbered Funds $ 3,100 $ 3,200 Interest Income 6,964 20,726 4,000 24,000 E-Rate Reimbursement $ 900 $ 900 Personal Property Repl. Tax $ 116 $ 116 Road inspection 1,250 1,182 1,500 1,500 Budget $21,995 $23,084 Miscellaneous 2,197 360 16,000 12,000 Payroll-Expenses $ 9,300 $ 9,300 Total Revenue $ 435,724 $ 411,679 $ 502,300 $ 486,500 Utilities $ 1,700 $ 1,700 Insurance $ 1,349 $ 1,443 Expense: Continue Ed/mileage $ 100 $ 100 Personnel costs 16,595 15,700 20,000 20,000 Legal Ads $ 160 $ 160 Operations and maintenance 59,911 42,996 52,000 52,000 Expendable/Supplies $ 400 $ 500 Support services 1,955 10,944 6,000 10,000 Postage $ 100 $ 100 Capital outlay 9,615 500,000 500,000 750,000 Maintenance/Repairs $ 500 $ 500 Books $ 1,146 $ 1,541 Contingency - - 100,000 100,000 Dues/Subscriptions $ 40 $ 40 Total Expenditures $ 88,076 $ 569,640 $ 678,000 $ 932,000 Internet Fees/Phone $ 1,700 $ 1,700 Child Read/Sp. Prog. $ 1,500 $ 2,000 Excess of Revenue Over (Under) $ 347,648 $ (157,961) $(175,700) $ (445,500) Emerg. Repairs/Cap. Proj. $ 4,000 $ 4,000 Expenditures Total Expenditures______$21,995 $23,084 Dated this 16th day of July 2019 Fund Balance - End of Year $ 749,288 $ 591,327 $ 573,588 $ 145,827 By Order of the Board of Trustees Stella J. Bush Bruneau Valley District Library Secretary-Treasurer Lyndie Easterday, Clerk/ Kathy L. Mori, Chair 08/07,14/2019 08/07,14/2019 Page 10B Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Public notices Dave $ays CORRECTED NOTICE Royal Vista Estates Subdivision, SECTION 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO Notice is hereby given that the Bruneau Cemetery District will hold Owyhee County, Idaho, According CODE. NO REPRESENTATION its annual budget meeting at 30073 Hot Springs Road in Bruneau, Idaho to the plat recorded April 4, 2002 IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19th 2019. A copy of the proposed as Instrument No. 239203, records OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY budget will be posted at the Bruneau post offi ce. of said County. The Successor RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS Trustee has no knowledge of OBLIGATION. The default for PROPOSED 2019-2020 BUDGET a more particular description which this sale is to be made FOR BRUNEAU CEMETERY DISTRICT of the above-referenced real is the failure to pay when due, property, but for purposes of monthly installment payments How much should I save for retirement? BRUNEAU CEMETERY INCOME: compliance with Section 60-113, under the Deed of Trust Note When should I buy life insurance? Idaho Code, the Successor Trustee dated October 23, 2018, in the OWYHEE COUNTY REMITTANCE FUNDS $14,775.00 has been informed that the street amount of $2,792.00 each, for the BURIALS $1,725.00 address of 2723 Kings Way Ct., months of February through July, PLOT FEES $2,000.00 Homedale, Idaho, is sometimes 2019, inclusive. All delinquent DONATIONS $200.00 associated with said real property. payments are now due, plus $18,700.00 Said sale will be made without accumulated late charges, plus ? covenant or warranty regarding all escrow advances, plus any What’s a Roth IRA? What about co-signing a loan? BRUNEAU CEMETERY EXPENSES: title, possession or encumbrances costs or expenses associated with Is a credit card for my kid a good idea? to satisfy the obligation secured this foreclosure. The accrued POWER $2,400.00 by and pursuant to the power of interest is at the rate of 4.375% Dave’s got the answers MOWER $6,600.00 sale conferred in the Deed of Trust per annum from January 1, 2019, to financial riddles IRRIGATOR $3,500.00 executed by JOE DEVELSON and the Benefi ciary elects to sell each week in the TAXES $550.00 EGUSQUIZA and SARAH or cause the trust property to be BURIALS $1,600.00 MARIE EGUSQUIZA, Husband sold to satisfy said obligation. The MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS $3,650.00 and Wife, Grantor, to Ryan M. principal balance owing as of this INSURANCE FUND $400.00 Fawcett, Successor Trustee, date on the obligation secured by $18,700.00 for the benefit and security of said Deed of Trust is $454,323.48, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC plus accrued interest at the rate of EMERGENCY WELL REPAIR FUND $35,700.00 REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, 4.375% per annum from January EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE FUND $10,730.00 INC., recorded October 25, 1, 2019. 8/14/2019 2018, as Instrument No. 297686, DATED This 5th day of August, Mortgage records of Owyhee 2019. NOTICE M. Fawcett, as Successor Trustee, County, Idaho; and assigned RYAN M. FAWCETT, a OF TRUSTEE’S SALE will sell at public auction, to the to IDAHO HOUSING AND Member of On Wednesday, the 4th day of highest bidder, for cash, in lawful FINANCE ASSOCIATION by the Idaho State Bar, December, 2019, at the hour of money of the United States, all Assignment of Deed of Trust SUCCESSOR 10:00 o’clock a.m. of said day in payable at the time of sale, the recorded on July 11, 2019, as TRUSTEE the lobby of the Owyhee County following described real property Instrument No. 300421, Mortgage 08/14,21,28,09/04/2019 Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy. situated in the County of Owyhee, records of Owyhee County, Idaho. 78, Murphy, in the County of State of Idaho, and described as THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS Owyhee, State of Idaho, Ryan follows, to-wit: Lot 11, Block 1, NAMED TO COMPLY WITH
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08/18 Page 12B Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Owyhee County Rodeo Patriarch of the rough stock gate Wendell Hyer started family’s nearly six decades at the post
Wendell Hyer epitomized barrier and landed on then- the Owyhee County Rodeo in board member Jim Murray. a lot of ways. Then George followed his He was tough yet quiet. dad. And, although he occupied a “It was a great feeling taking small yet signifi cant corner over the gate for dad, keeping of the arena each August, it in the family,” George said. the man cast a large shadow Travis has not been really — much like the little rodeo hurt yet (“Knock on wood,” that evolved into one of the he says). He said he has region’s most popular during been squished a couple times his half-century on the board. but never needed medical “There’s a great sense of attention. pride: ‘This is our hometown If ever Wendell found rodeo. Let’s make it as good as trouble in the rough stock we can make it,’ ” Wendell’s corner, he would fi ght back grandson, Travis Hyer, said. against the beasts. “It’s not my family’s rodeo, “Granddad was a little more but it is my community’s bold than I am,” Travis said. rodeo, and we’re really proud “He had no problem cracking of this thing. It’s really not a bull on the nose with the that small of a rodeo — one stock whip. I’ve learned to of the biggest and best in the just let them go in the pen.” Pacifi c Northwest.” He didn’t hesitate to be the Wendell Hyer, who died disciplinarian with the human on May 20 at the age of 93, competitors either. And it spent more than 50 years on didn’t matter if they were Above: Wendell Hyer was honored as the grand marshal for the 2007 Owyhee County Fair the rodeo board, and his son, blood or buddy. and Rodeo Parade. Below: Hyer in his role as president writes checks as then-rodeo secretary George, and grandson Travis “One of the fi rst years that Connie Brandau takes care of the books. followed him on to the board I was team-roping, the chutes and into the role of rough were down on the other end, stock gate keeper. where Granddad was. The “He spent 50 years on the rule was, once your horse was rodeo board, so growing up, backed into the box and you’re it was just expected that the getting it spun around and children and grandchildren into position, if you started would be there to help,” Travis backing out of the box, you said of his grandfather’s would be disqualifi ed,” Travis adherence to tradition — not said. only with the rodeo but within “I was green and I wasn’t his own family. paying very good attention Travis said his grandfather to where I was at, and my instilled the importance of a old, black stud started to back family to work as a unit, and out, and Granddad reached being part of the rodeo was out with his whip and ‘pop!’ part of that work. He didn’t hit the horse, he hit Wendell also instilled a me.” sense of service. He was Travis said his grandfather rodeo board president on two was “super sweet and different occasions spanning friendly,” but he wasn’t afraid fi ve years. to crack people in the boot to “Couldn’t have asked for a move them out of the way. better dad,” Wendell’s son and “If he told you to move, you former county commissioner moved. He was no-nonsense George Hyer said. “He just on that gate.” really loved helping people.” dependable.” on a swivel.” that gate, because if you do But as much as he Travis stepped into the But if Travis has put his Even after Wendell’s get too far out, that’s when commanded respect from rough stock gate a few times signature on the position refl exes began to recede, he they can get you,” he would beast and cowboy alike, over the years to help his — he might use a folding stayed involved with the bulls say. Wendell’s warmth never grandfather and father. But the chair instead of sitting on the and broncs. Nevertheless, Wendell was faded, Travis said. post has been his for nearly a white, 5-gallon bucket like his “When I fi rst started doing hospitalized twice over the “Granddad never met a decade. He joined the rodeo grandfather did for years — it, Granddad couldn’t do it years, and his son got laid up stranger. He was one of those board several years ago to add his stewardship has its roots anymore,” Travis said. “But once. guys that, if you didn’t know a third generation of the Hyer in what Wendell started. he was down there with me. George said his father took him, in fi ve minutes you did,” clan to the roster. Travis channels “Granddad” He was a great extra set of on the most dangerous job in Travis said. “I think it’s a testament whenever there is a person at eyes to help me out.” the arena. “He was very much one of to (the Hyers) and their the gate who may not be savvy Like any patriarch, Wendell “I call it the suicide gate.” those guys that loved to laugh, amazing commitment to the about the ways of a rodeo. He tried to impart wisdom to keep In fact, George says his dad loved to tell stories amongst his community,” rodeo board says some of the same things George and then Travis safe at began his approximately 30- friends and family. Just super president Howard Maupin. Wendell bestowed upon him the rough stock gate year run at the rough stock personable and affable.” “(They’ve been) very as advice: “Keep your head “Never get too far out on exit when a horse leaped the — JPB and TK