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VOLUME 23, NUMBER 28 HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS Illegal document vendors using real SSNs Social Security number on the numbers, aggravated identity the numbers (on forged Social more sophisticated, he said. Ramos-Alcala illict cards they create. theft and illegal entry or re-entry Security cards) were random,” “I believe whoever is vending awaits sentencing Some of those arrested in after deportation, U.S. Attorney Gonzalez said. these is doing more research. an April raid on Homedale’s District of Idaho criminal chief “These weren’t random. These So far we haven’t had anyone There’s a new and disturbing Specialty, Inc., Wood Products Rafael Gonzalez said. were actual numbers.” come in that has told us about twist in the sad story of illegal faced charges of possession of Documents seized in the arrests Vendors of falsified Social the new methods they are using,” immigration. Forgers who supply counterfeit alien registration confi rmed a disturbing trend. Security cards and Alien Gonzalez said. A majority of the documents may be using your cards, misuse of Social Security “Five, six, seven years ago Registration cards have become –– See Documents, page 5
Derby cars and fi reworks make an Owyhee weekend
Right: Lined up for the fi nal heat on Friday night, drivers battled it out to a packed arena at the Homedale fairgrounds. (See Pages 12 and 15). Photo by Gregg Garrett Left: Not to be outdone, Marsing’s Third of July celebration saw an estimated 7,000 spectators arrive to watch the display of 600 fi reworks launched over the Snake River, including more than 40 shells launched in a fi nal barrage. (See page 13) Homedale PD crime reports Molestation suspect in to ISP incomplete for two years Mexico as probe goes on The 2007 Crime in Idaho report by Idaho ISP partially, or not at all, on many group A Mexican national arrested by Homedale Police and later State Police (ISP) shows a nosedive in crime A offenses. The big crimes all fall in group charged with three felony counts of lewd and lascivious conduct in Homedale over the past two to 2½ years. A: Murder, assault, vandalism, kidnapping, with a minor is back in his homeland after the Owyhee County An unbelievable drop from average offenses rape and the like. Other less serious crimes prosecuting attorney dismissed the charges. reported of 151 to 283 per year to a trickle included in the A group make up the bulk But the investigating offi cer is confi dent that domestic law in the seven to 67 range. of county offenses, things like vandalism, enforcement offi cials will see Bernabe again. It’s not that Homedale has magically larceny and simple assault. The FBI Juan Bernabe, 23, a Mexican national who had been in Homedale done away with crime. As it turns out, it’s uses group A data for its national crime illegally, has been returned home by federal authorities, but only a data error — specifi cally, a data reporting statistics, according to ISP media offi cer after county Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Faulks dropped three error. Rick Ohnsman. counts of lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor under the age For the past two-plus years the Homedale Homedale Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller of 16. Faulks asked Magistrate Judge Dan C. Grober to dismiss Police Department has been reporting to –– See Crime, page 5 Juan Bernabe –– See Suspect, page 5
Obituaries 6 Looking Back 17 Subscribe today IInsidenside Calendar 7 Commentary 18-19 Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered directly to you each Wednesday Softball clubs Dave $ays 7 Legals 20-21 Only $31.80 in Owyhee County wrap season Page 16 Sports 16 Classifieds 22-23 Call 337-4681 Page 2 Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Brackett replaces Gannon on Nov. 4 Senate ballot An Owyhee County rancher sultant Stephen Hartgen and Gan- its central lo- Also, if Brackett finishes Gan- ment on the ballot for the District has been selected to represent the non’s widow, Jeanne, on a list to cation for all non’s term and then is elected to 23B House race. Republican Party in November’s be considered as Tom Gannon’s involved. the position in November, that will Brackett said word of Gannon’s general election for District 23 successor until Dec. 31. “We had give him sophomore status in the death surprised him, given the fact state senator. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has un- people as far Senate despite the fact that he will that the senator had successful sur- District 23B Rep. Bert Brack- til July 17 to choose a successor. away as Jor- be serving his fi rst full term. gery in the days before his primary ett (R-Rogerson) was the district’s According to Region 3 and Elmore dan Valley “That gives (whoever is the victory in May. Republican Central Committee County GOP chair Barry Peterson, and Rogerson successor) Senate seniority, and “I was shocked,” Brackett said. pick to replace the late state Sen. Brackett is the committee’s fi rst in the Three where that comes into play is im- “My assumption was, and from Tom Gannon (R-Buhl) on the Nov. preference, followed by Hartgen Creek area,” portant,” Brackett said. “Of all everything that I heard, was it was 4 ballot. and Jeanne Gannon. Peterson said. the new freshman senators (the a fairly routine operation in terms Tom Gannon Gannon died of cancer on June “It’s big shoes,” Brackett said of “People came successor, if elected) would have of the pancreatic duct. 24 in a Boise hospital. He beat the role Gannon’s successor will far and wide across the two coun- seniority for that class. “It was my understanding that, Marsing’s Doran Parkins in the fi ll. “Tom had his seniority. He had ties, and it really shows a good ef- “It’s important for commit- aside from the duct problem, he May GOP primary for a shot at a senior committee chairmanship, fort on the grass-roots involvement tee assignments, seat selections. was healthy. I fully expected him retaining his state Senate seat. so he will be sorely missed.” of the precinct committeemen.” There’s a variety of things. Senior- to recover.” Brackett will now face Democrat District 23 chair Gary Davis Brackett already is on the Nov. ity just gives you a leg up.” Reports said that Gannon’s can- Bill Chisholm in the November presided over last week’s com- 4 ballot seeking re-election against If Otter selects Brackett to com- cer wasn’t detectable at the time of election. mittee meeting, which attracted Democratic challenger Mike Ihler plete Gannon’s term, the District the surgery and developed in the During a July 1 meeting in 30 committeemen from Owyhee of Twin Falls. If Brackett wins ap- 23 committee will have 15 days two months since the Salt Lake Mountain Home, the Committee and Twin Falls counties. Moun- pointment to Gannon’s seat, he from the date of the governor’s de- City procedure. also put Brackett, Twin Falls con- tain Home was selected because of must resign his House position. cision to name Brackett’s replace- — JPB Former Homedale offi cer placed on probation A former Homedale police Department, was sentenced to 24 Hoagland for DUI after a traffi c in Caldwell, Hoagland’s original infraction incurred by Hoagland in officer has been placed on two months of unsupervised probation stop at 1:23 a.m. on April 2. charge of DUI was reduced to Canyon County since 2000. He years’ probation after having a by Canyon County Magistrate Hoagland resigned after the arrest, reckless driving. was ticketed for speeding in May misdemeanor DUI charge reduced Debra A. Orr on June 12. ending a stint of more than nine At the sentencing, he was ordered 1, 2000, and was cited for failure to a reckless driving infraction by No conviction will be placed years with HPD. to pay $300 in fi nes and had a 180- to yield at a stop sign and failure Nampa’s prosecutor. on his record if he successfully According to records obtained day jail sentence suspended. to provide insurance on Dec. 17, Andrew Hoagland, a former completes his probation. by The Owyhee Avalanche at Court records show that the 2003. corporal with the Homedale Police Nampa Police originally arrested the Canyon County Courthouse reckless driving charge is the fourth — JPB Mayor wants Chamber’s input on business licenses The issue of business licensing licenses and vending licenses. Homedale Planning and Zoning North First Street East, Tacos Flor In recent weeks, another in Homedale has cropped up Although any City Council administrator Sylvia Bahem del Valle continues to do business mobile eatery — the Best Little again, and this time the city decision on licensing would affect mailed out cover letters and with a makeshift patio eatery Smokehouse in Idaho — has set is looking for input from the all businesses in town, it’s unclear registration forms requesting a attached to an RV parked on a lot up shop in a concession trailer on business community. if those business owners who aren’t $50 fee in November 2006. The near the corner of West Idaho and the former TC’s 24-7 convenience Homedale Chamber of Chamber members will be allowed letters were issued after Bahem North First Street West. store property at the southwest Commerce secretary Robin to give input at the meeting. met with Fink and Homedale During a special Chamber corner of Main Street and Idaho Aberasturi announced that Mayor Less than half of the businesses Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller. meeting on Dec. 7, 2006, then- Avenue. Harold Wilson has asked for a in Homedale hold memberships in At a Dec. 13, 2006, council Chamber president Aaron Tom Gaskins, who owns the fact-finding luncheon meeting the Chamber of Commerce. meeting, Fink said the form Tines, now a city councilman, former TC’s property, said he with Chamber members. The The idea of creating a business was triggered by the appearance suggested the formation of an is renting space to the sidewalk meeting will be held at noon next license system in Homedale most of temporary businesses advisory panel to help the city barbecue, and a check by The Wednesday in the conference room recently was discussed by the City — most noticeably Mexican formulate a business registration Owyhee Avalanche shows that at the offi ces of Bowen Parker Day Council in 2006 during Mayor food restaurants — set up in plan. The advisory panel was the business has all the proper CPAs, 19 E. Wyoming Ave. Paul Fink’s administration. recreational vehicles around never seated, and the issue of licensing, including an Idaho sales Wilson said Thursday that the Business registration cropped town. While Mr. Taco has left its business registration seemingly tax permit. meeting will cover both business up then as a controversy after location at East Idaho Avenue and disappeared. — JPB
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The Polaris RANGER general-purpose off-road utility vehicle is not intended for and may not be registered for on-road use. ©2008 Polaris Industries Inc. 368175-01 Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Page 3 Marsing council to discuss new Homedale water contract with sheriff ’s offi ce project fi nalized; The City of Marsing has issued improvement project and a brief by Management Owyhee Field a preliminary agenda for tonight’s City Attorney Stephanie Bonney Offi ce manager Mark Lane, who sewer bills may rise council meeting. The meeting will on the city’s law enforcement will discuss an additional modular The City of Homedale wa- expected cost has put the city in begin at 7 at the Marsing City agreement with the sheriff’s component for the federal agency’s ter system improvement project the position of dealing with a sur- Hall, 425 Main St. offi ce. The motion to approve the building in Marsing. is done and under budget, pub- plus of $2.27 per customer per Sgt. Gary Olsen of the Owyhee agreement, tabled last meeting, The meeting will wrap up lic works supervisor Larry Bauer month over initial estimates. This County Sheriff’s Offi ce will be will then be addressed. with reports from public works announced, adding that residents money, Bauer said, will go into an giving a monthly law enforcement New business on the agenda superintendent Danny Martin and might see a bump in their sewer earmarked capital improvements report, followed by a public includes Nancy Taylor of the Snake the mayor’s report. rates, depending upon the actions project fund, giving the city the comment session at which the River Canyon Scenic Highway Mayor Keith Green intends to of the City Council with the second money to deal with water repairs public can address the council on project will speak. Last month, the make a motion to approve the half of the sewer project bond, but or emergencies as they happen. any topic not yet on the agenda. Homedale City Council did not act Pour House request for a catering for the moment things are stable. He said such a practice in the After public input, old business on Taylor’s request for monetary permit for the Percifi eld Memorial “We’ve caught our breath,” past has saved the city from seek- will be addressed, including a assistance for the program. Softball Tournament to be held Bauer said. “Five years ago we ing bonds for related projects. report by City Engineer Amy Also on the Marsing agenda July 25-27, and make a request did a rate study. We knew we were The second half of the sewer Woodruff on the water system tonight is Bureau of Land for 12 tables for the event. drastically low, so we raised (wa- project, still in planning stages, ter rates) a bunch, and are now will likely move into phase two of just where we should be. We’re spending, utilizing the remaining solvent.” $1,011,236 of the bond to address Wine talk comes to Chamber lunch Customers looking at their the aging and undersized outfl ow The Homedale Chamber of Development. and the community at large.” base rate for water should know line from the Nevada Avenue Lift Commerce will hear about a The lunch meeting will take Topics covered by Hendrix that $10.23 of the bill services Station that the council has ex- new fi rm promoting the growing place at noon Thursday at the will include the economic impact the $1,854,422 bond that funded pressed some concerns over. Treasure Valley wine industry. Owyhee Lanes Restaurant. of wineries, target marketing, the water project, which includes That expenditure will raise the Kelly Hendrix, a volunteer “There are many exciting proposed road signage and the $250,000 Riverside Park Well project total to $2.1 million, with member of the Snake River plans for the area which will designated gateways, Pollard project that is in its early stages. an additional $125,156 to be paid Valley Wine Region executive have a direct and positive impact said, as well as discussion of The city faces an annual pay- annually on the 30-year bond. Bau- committee, will be the featured on tourism and businesses in developments such as Bella ment of $110,520 for the 30-year er said should the remaining funds speaker at the Chamber’s monthly Homedale,” Pollard said in an Toscana, Polo Cove and the boad, which works out to $10.23 be borrowed, customers will see a luncheon, according to Mike e-mail announcing Hendrix’s Sunny Slope Food & Wine Co., for each of the city’s 900 connec- rise of about $5.50 each month to Pollard, coordinator of the appearance. “This program will be which will be located at the corner tions, according to a release pro- each of the city’s 900 sewer con- Western Alliance for Economic of interest to all Chamber members of Homedale and Plum roads. vided by Bauer. nections, should the remaining The project coming in under funds be borrowed, Bauer said. 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