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VOLUME 21, NUMBER 50 HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS Owyhee Military saluted to get new at Homedale’s voting machines holiday parade Local armed forces personnel from serving in the Iraq confl ict. Devices bought returning from Iraq, and those Immediately after the parade, who have served to protect our Homedale Mayor Paul Fink by state will be country over the years, were presented a plaque to the men ready for primary honored Saturday during the and to every military person who annual Homedale Chamber of has served their country. Commerce Christmas Parade “We just want you to know how Owyhee County voters will see dubbed “Welcome Home for the much we appreciate what you a new system when they go to the Holidays.” boys and all military persons have polls for the primaries in May as Six soldiers from the National done for their country,” Fink told the county will upgrade its voting Guard 116th Brigade Combat the crowd while presenting the system to meet the Help America Team, as well as World War II plaque. “We are so proud and so Vote Act (HAVA) requirement. In veteran Ray Mansisidor and grateful for your service. And we 2002, President Bush signed HR Owyhee County Commissioner are very glad you are all home.” 3295, the HAVA, which required Hal Tolmie, were loaded into a Parade winners included: many election-related changes Clydesdale horse-driven carriage Les and Maria Blair of Marsing to update systems of voting and and paraded down Idaho Avenue won the community class with ensure the integrity of elections on Saturday morning. The group their wagon and Clydesdale in America. was greeted by hundreds of horses, Paul’s Market won a The act addresses improvements supporters and children who prize for the business class, the to voting systems and voter attended the chilly celebration. Vallivue FFA won the horse class access that were identifi ed after Parade winner The service men and women and Homedale Elementary School the 2000 presidential election. Jo Howell delivers Christmas presents in the Paul’s Market fl oat attending included Brian Cook, baton twirlers won the children’s HAVA includes requirements during last weekend’s annual Homedale Chamber Christmas parade. Caleb Morgan, Ralph Rotter, category. for a centralized voter The Paul’s fl oat won the business category prize. For more parade Kevin Harden and Charles registration database, privacy photos, see Page 10A. Garrison — all recently home — CAB and independence in the voting process, access for people with disabilities and voter outreach and education. Secretary of State Ben Ysursa Mayor invites town to speak out entered into a contract to purchase one AutoMARK voting assistance IInsidenside terminal for each polling place on ways to beautify Homedale in Idaho, making it possible for voters with disabilities to vote Homedale Mayor Paul Fink unsightly yards,” Fink said last privately and independently as Obituaries said he needs the help of the city’s week. “But when it is all said other voters. Eleven of those residents to coordinate a citywide and done, when a person’s yard machines have been ordered page 6A beautifi cation project he hopes to is cleaned up and the old cars are for Owyhee County and will get under way early next year. removed, you look down the street be available in January. County Classifieds The community is invited to and see unsightly roads, no curbs Clerk Charlotte Sherburn said pages 18A- 19A attend a town meeting at 6:30 p.m. and gutters, no sidewalks, it just she and her election deputy clerk, Thursday at Homedale Middle doesn’t look good.” Jamie Wylie, have been attending Legal notices School on Johnstone Road. Fink said several years ago classes on using the machines. Earlier this year, the mayor Paul Fink the city was awarded a grant Sherburn said election offi cials pages 17A-18A and City Council asked residents for a revitalization project, but also would be trained before the to volunteer for a community know what community members the grant was never accepted by primaries in May. committee to give ideas on want. the city. He said before the end Sherburn said the machine is Sports improving the look of the city. “For a while, we have been of his term, he hopes to make B section Fink said he has had several issuing ordinance violations –– to page 5A suggestions and now wants to for junk cars, trash and other –– to page 5A Page 2A Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Homedale Police’s quick work nabs pair of burglary suspects Police chief warns car burglaries on rise

Two of three burglary suspects were behind bars Sunday afternoon, several hours after they were accused of breaking into a home on the 100 block of Idaho Avenue in Homedale. With Christmas just around the corner, Homedale Police offi cials say car burglaries are also on the increase in town with about 10 cases being reported within the last 30 days. Homedale Police Chief Jeff Pedro Pedraza Alfonzo Hernandez Jr. Eidemiller said Monday that his department responded to a call able to identify his attackers and police department were instrumental at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday for a said he knew one of them. in assisting in this case. report of three males breaking into Eidemiller said the third suspect Wilder Police Department and a home, restraining the occupant has been identifi ed, and an arrest the Canyon County Sheriff’s and making off with video game warrant was expected Monday, Offi ce assisted us in Wilder. components. but he said he could not release Eidemiller said although Christmas spirit Nearly 12 hours later, two of the the suspect’s name until the Sunday’s burglary was an Although many gifts have been donated, many tags still hang on three men had been arrested. warrant was served. unrelated case, car break-ins are a Christmas Wish Tree at Paul’s Market in Homedale. Today is the Eidemiller said the victim Pedraza and Hernandez are also on the rise in the city. He deadline to donate gifts to about 50 local families. reported that the men broke into being charged with strong-arm said nearly 10 cases have been his home, held him down and robbery and burglary. Eidemiller reported in the past 30 days. stole several items. said the stolen items were not yet “I just want to remind everyone “The victim reported that three located. that it’s ‘’tis the season’,” individuals knocked on his door, “I can’t say enough about the Eidemiller said. It seems the Many Wish Tree and when he opened the door they job my offi cers and reserves did closer we get to Christmas the rushed him,” Eidemiller said. “At on this case,” Eidemiller said. more cases of car burglaries we some point, he was physically “Once again the offi cers on patrol have. tags still unfi lled battered by one or both of the and everyone involved stepped “People need to remember men holding him down while the up. to remove anything valuable other one removed two gaming “Steve Westerburg, Andy from their car. These thieves will In this season of giving, many wrapped or unwrapped with the consoles, controllers and games. Hoagland, Ian Takashige and randomly walk around looking in needy families in the Homedale tag attached, to the location the They then reportedly fled the Anthony Antonucci did a good cars for something to steal. If you area are hoping for warm clothes tag was picked up. Presents need area.” job from the initial report to the have a stereo in your vehicle with and toys for their children this to be returned by today. Pedro Pedraza, 20, and Alfonzo arrest. It is what our victims a removable face, remove it. I just Christmas. Trees are located in Tolmies Hernandez Jr., 19, both of Wilder expect from us, and it is what we hate to see someone who works Many tags are still available on Appliance and Repair, the post were arrested separately in Wilder try to provide.” hard for what they have lose it tress located at several businesses office, Homedale Drug, Main on Sunday afternoon. Eidemiller said the reserve to a thief.” in Homedale. Street Café, Paul’s Market and Eidemiller said the victim was officers, who volunteer for the — CAB The deadline to submit gifts Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant. is today. Presents will be delivered to the The Wish Tree committee has homes on Dec. 17. placed trees with tags giving Coordinator Teresa Ryska said Read all about it ages, sizes and Christmas wishes each child would receive two gifts in Have a for over 50 families. Over 400 from the tree including one item tags were available and several of clothing and a toy. Ryska said hundred still need to be fi lled. a fundraiser was held at the Tango news tip? The school district has given recently, but more items are still the committee a list of families in needed. 337-4681 Call us! need of Christmas items and are For more information, contact asking the community to take a tag Ryska at (208) 337-3177 or at 337-4681 and help the children have a merry (208) 573-8088. Vic’s Family Christmas. Gifts can be returned — CAB Pharmacy 337-5588 Full Service Pharmacy• Drive-Thru Service 4220 E. PIONEER ROAD HOURS: M-F 8AM - 5PM Rubber Compounding Lab at Both Locations! 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Marsing Hardware and Pump will close its doors on Dec. 24 for the Pace one month for a total makeover of the inside of the business. Owner Chris Salove said he helps Toys plans to create a better customer friendly atmosphere inside the establishment. for Tots “We will have a new paint center complete with a paint All Pick Up the Pace locations matching computer,” Salove said. in the Treasure Valley — including “It’s going to be much nicer. We the newest location in Homedale have to totally empty this main at 4 W. Owyhee Ave. — are drop- retail fl oor.” off sites for this year’s Toys for Salove said he plans to increase Tots program. inventory and add more signage. The fitness centers are He said Friday that the vintage partnering with the Toys for “Hardware Gifs” sign overhanging Tots program to collect toys the sidewalk on Main Street will this holiday season. Through be replaced with True Value Dec. 23 community members in Hardware signage. Homedale, Nampa, Middleton He said professional and Caldwell are invited to drop merchandising would be done so off new, unwrapped toys at any people can fi nd things much easier. Pick Up the Pace location. He expects the new design of All donated toys will be fi xtures to double his display area distributed to needy children in in the 6,000-square-foot store. the local areas. Salove said the pump and The goal of Toys for Tots is water-softening business will to deliver, through a new toy at remain open to the public, but Christmas, a message of hope the hardware section will be to needy youngsters that will completely closed because motivate them to grow into everything has to be removed responsible, productive, patriotic from inside of the building. Parts citizens and community leaders. for the pump service will be The Toys for Tots program was available. created in 1947 and expanded True Value Hardware has nationwide in 1948, and it’s an a cost-share program for new offi cial activity of the U.S. Marine signage and lighting fi xtures, and Corps Reserve. Since 1947, the Salove said because the hardware Marines have distributed 332.5 chain wanted to do the changes million toys to more than 158.7 immediately after Christmas, million needy children. he decided to do his complete Everyone who drops off a new, remodel at the same time. unwrapped toy at the Homedale “All the old fixtures will be Pick Up the Pace location will Changes afoot receive 50 percent off the regular removed, and we will get all new Above: The vintage “Hardware registration price. fi xtures,” Salove said. Gifts” sign overhanging Main The store will be open until Street in Marsing will be replaced 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The with True Value Hardware signage grand re-opening is planned for as part of Marsing Hardware Buy it, sell it, Jan. 21. owner Chris Salove’s remodeling trade it, rent it... Salove said details would be plan. Right: Salove displays the in the released at a later date. fl oor plan that customers will see when the hardware store reopens Classifieds! — CAB in late January. Bruneau man dies in farming accident John Deere Quarry Jacket A 50-year-old Bruneau man was was probably something he had Merrick was loading two bales killed Wednesday in a farming done thousands of times and it at a time when the top bale fell accident on his ranch as he was seems to be a freak accident. Our from the loader onto him. loading hay bales. deepest sympathies go out to the — CAB Lyle Dean Merrick was family and community who have pronounced dead at the scene all suffered a tremendous loss.” Obituary, Page 6A from injuries he sustained when Heavyweight a 1,500-pound hay bale fell on 100% Cotton him. Duck Cloth An Owyhee County Sheriff’s BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY TODAY! Offi ce spokesman said following DINNER HOURS:Tues -Thur 5 - 9 pm • Fri & Sat 5 - 9 pm $ 00 an investigation into the accident, Reg. 69 it was determined that Merrick STEAK & RIBS ALWAYS! CHECK OUT was loading 1,500-pound hay Great Beer & Wine List ION OUR SELECT SALE bales from a haystack onto a fl at Fresh Fish • Dungeness Crab OF OTHER bed trailer. Fresh Grilled Halibut • Swordfi Swordfish sh • Seared Ahi RE LOGO “It was just a horrible accident,” JOHN DEE $ 00 CAP’N PAUL’S SEAFOOD SPECIALS CLOTHING! Sheriff Gary Aman said. “Dean 49 $ 95 was a very respected person in starting at 8 JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL $4.50 SALE ENDS DEC. 23, 2005 the community and county. This Open 6 days a week for For FAST results... Breakfast & Lunch Specials try the Tuesday through Sunday Classifieds! 208 Main St. • Marsing 896-5995 - RESERVATIONS Homedale, ID • 337-3142 Page 4A Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Marsing readies for disaster auction

Friends, family and treasure- fund-raiser has raised more than replenish funds for local disaster playground equipment. A total basketball tickets and season seekers will gather at 10:13 a.m. $400,000 in the past nine years. relief, fi res, funeral, hospital or of $25,465 was donated. passes for Albertson College of on Feb. 4 for the annual Marsing Several hundred people gather large medical bills and also assists Auctioneers will include Idaho basketball. Disaster Auction at the Phipps- for the event, which includes the funding for the Marsing Chris Brown, Bob Hopkins, One-dollar raffl e items include, Watson Community Center, and an auction, a raffl e and home- Ambulance crew. A portion of Sid Maxwell, Lonnie Rudd, a half-beef (cut and wrapped), a plans for the event have begun. cooked food booths. Thousands the proceeds also is donated Rick Brown, Ellis Albright, $250 shopping spree, a Boise Former coordinator Kelly Ineck of dollars are raised through the to the Red Cross and a service Roger Baker, Sam Baker and JB get-a-way hotel/dinner show said the reason the auction begins sale of $1 and $10 tickets each organization, which is chosen at Salutregui. package, a whole pig (cut and at what seems to be an odd time, year. an annual meeting in April. Several items listed this year wrapped) and several other is because many, many years The auction is an annual event Last year, $1,000 was given in for the annual drawing have items not yet confi rmed by the ago, the time was misprinted that attracts people from around two scholarships. The recipients changed, but several remain committee. in a paper or on a fl yer, and the the United States to Marsing with were Tyson Nielsen and Anthony the same. Some of the items or Food booths will offer a variety committee just stayed with it. She hopes of being the highest bidder Butler. The Marsing Chamber services to be offered for sale of lunch items, including chili, said the main reason is because on annual auction items such as of Commerce received $800, include batteries, dog food, coffee and homemade pies. “it is just different.” home-canned pickles, sour cream and more than $2,000 each clothes, groceries, handmade To donate items for the auction The auction is held yearly and and raisin pies and a beautiful went to the Marsing Ambulance quilts, jewelry, corn combining, or to volunteer, contact Dines at is the community’s biggest fund- selection of handmade quilts, Service, Hope House, Marsing oil, hay swathing, log furniture, (208) 941-1878 or (208) 989- raiser. Proceeds have helped only to name a few items. Resource Center and Marsing wine, apples, chorizos, scooters, 2063, or co-chairman Cindy hundreds of people who have Sixth-, seventh- and eighth- Senior Center. a battery charger, tools, floor Floyd at (208) 830-5560 or been victims of disaster. Last grade middle school students will Nearly $4,000 was given to jacks, evergreen trees and any member of the Marsing year, a record $70,000 was raised begin selling raffl e tickets for a the Marsing-Homedale Cemetery shrubs, a pressure washer, Idaho Fire Department or ambulance in the event, but this year’s variety of new items after the fi rst District, and a $10,000 donation Steelheads hockey tickets, Boise service. coordinator, Ryan Dines, says he of the year. was made to the Marsing School State University football tickets, will break that record. The local The event raises money to District for elementary-school Northwest Nazarene University — CAB

Young singers plan tap P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE, ID 83628 PHONE 208 / 337-4681 • Suitable for dance, holiday medley FAX 208 / 337-4867 E-mail “Jingle Bells,” “Rudolph,” “Must [email protected] framing HMS band, choir be Santa.” “Jolly Old Saint U.S.P.S. NO. 416-340 Copyright 2005–– ISSN #8750-6823 stage Christmas Nicholas” and “We Wish you a Buy your Merry Christmas.” JOE E. AMAN, show Monday The second-grade class will editor and publisher favorite sing a variety of songs, including JON P. BROWN, managing editor Avalanche Homedale Elementary School the “Hanukah Song” with the “Hora Dance,” “A la Puerta del [email protected] photos fi rst- and second-grade classes will CHERYL BEESON, reporter Cielo” and “What You Gonna perform a tap dance and Christmas [email protected] Call Your Pretty Little Baby”. The $4 per 4x6 print song medley during a Christmas JENNIFER STUTHEIT, concert Monday at the elementary accompanist is Bev Bauer. offi ce $5 per 8x10 print Middle school students will sing $2 per image saved school at 6:30 p.m. ROBERT AMAN, Homedale Middle School a variety of Christmas songs, and com po si tion to CD-ROM the seventh- and eighth-grade choir students in the sixth, seventh and Published each week in Homedale, Call (208) 337-4681 for more information eighth grades also will perform at also will perform. Admission is by Idaho by Owyhee Avalanche, Inc. Note: Photos by Gregg Garrett available through him; 7:30 p.m. Monday at the middle donation, suggested to be $1.50 for Entered as Periodical, paid at the Post submitted photos not for sale Offi ce at Homedale, ID under the Act of school. adults and $1 for children or $5 March 3, 1879. POSTMASTER: send About 200 elementary students for a family. Admission is free for address changes to THE OWYHEE seniors and children younger than AVA LANCHE, P.O. 97, Homedale, will perform a tap dance to “On ID 83628. Christmas Morning,” and they 5 years old. will sing “Up on the Housetop,” — CAB Subscription Rates: Owyhee County...... $31.50 Canyon, Ada, Malheur counties ...... 36.75 Correction Elsewhere...... 40.00 Because of an editing mistake, type of cancer Sherry Parrill was (Price includes sales tax a headline in last week’s Ava- diagnosed with. Parrill has infl am- where applicable) MARSING lanche incorrectly identifi ed the matory breast cancer. 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Idaho MARSING HARDWARE & PUMP Homedale 337-6215 Help is Just Around the Corner 896-4162 Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Page 5A Owyhee sheriff, colleagues warn public Grand View school trustees complete about rash of telemarketing phone scams leadership training Bruneau-Grand View School Southwest Idaho sheriffs, Association, but their script was “Fraudulent telemarketers are • Western Union will pay $8.1 District trustees and the district’s including Owyhee County Sheriff carefully worded to where they calling Idahoans claiming they million over fi ve years for national superintendent, Vickie Chandler, Gary Aman, have teamed up to were not committing criminal are winners of an International peer-counseling programs to be completed Level 1 of the Idaho warn people about questionable fraud. Lottery, for example,” Attorney overseen by the AARP Foundation School Board’s Association telephone solicitation schemes All of the sheriffs urge people General Wasden said. “The and designed to reach at least Academy of School Board going on in the Treasure Valley. to ask clarifying questions if they telemarketers are calling from three million consumers. Leadership program. It seems that at least two receive requests for donations and outside of the United States, • Western Union will reimburse Dixie Black, Stacey organizations are calling residents to call their local law enforcement claiming the consumer must the amount of any transfer plus Buckingham, Jeff Knight and throughout the state and leaving agency if they need further wire money to pay the taxes or fees to any consumer who Ray Meyers joined Chandler people with the impression that information. other charges in order to claim requests, prior to pickup, that in the first of three levels of the calls are on behalf of Idaho The Idaho Sheriff’s Association the prize.” a transfer be stopped and who accomplishment with 12 hours sheriffs. is the only sanctioned statewide “These fraudulent telemarketers reasonably claims that the transfer of training. Canyon County Sheriff Chris agency representing the sheriffs often use businesses such as was fraud-induced. They will receive a certifi cate Smith said, “I received one of and does occasionally solicit Western Union to perpetrate • Western Union will send of Professional Development in these calls at my home and if I money to help with scholarships their scam,” Wasden said. “Once monthly anti-fraud emails to its recognition of completing the didn’t know the truth, I would and charities, but will specifi cally you have sent your money out agents, revise the company’s course. have thought the money was identify themselves as such. of the country, there is very little agent training video and manual, The Level 2 Academy of going to help local causes. In Additionally, there are some local chance that the money can be and provide enhanced training to School Board Leadership fact, it’s going out of state and to deputy sheriff’s associations, recovered.” agents with elevated fraud levels Associate training is a 24-hour people we’ve never heard of.” but they too should specifi cally As a result of the agreement, at their locations. course, and Level 3 takes 36 Aman has joined Smith, Payette identify who they are, who they Western Union will educate and • Western Union will terminate hours of training. County Sheriff Chad Huff and represent and what the donation provide prominent warnings agents who are involved in fraud, Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney will be used for. to consumers who might be and suspend or terminate agents in cautioning people to be sure convinced to wire money because who do not take reasonable steps of the organization to which they Idaho AG reaches deal of a telemarketing scam, such as requested by Western Union to are contributing before sending to claim a prize. reduce fraud. money. with Western Union Western Union also agreed to • Western Union will block Weather Raney said his agency recently Idaho joined 46 other states in the following terms: wire transfers from specific H L Prec. investigated one of these an agreement with Western Union • Prominent warnings to consumers or to specifi c recipients Dec 6 31 12 organizations that left people that will fund an $8.1 million consumers of the dangers of when Western Union receives Dec 7 38 13 with the impression their donation national consumer awareness fraud-induced wire transfers information from a state that Dec 8 28 9 would go through the Idaho program, Attorney General must appear in English and there is reason to believe that Sheriff’s Association to help Lawrence Wasden said. The Spanish on a new front page of fraud will occur, until such time Dec 9 no read Hurricane Katrina relief. Raney program will provide warnings Western Union’s Send Form, and as the consumer is counseled on Dec10 no read said the group has nothing to to help consumers from becoming comparable warnings are required fraud and requests resumption of Dec11 no read do with the Idaho Sheriff’s victims of telemarketing scams. for telephone and Web transfers. the transfer. Dec12 27 5 From page 1

She said each precinct counts the downloaded from the Secretary community wants the city to ballots and calls the totals into the of State’s voting Web site, look like is the most important √ Voting county offi ce. She said as rural www.idahovotes.gov. But if a √ Meeting objective. as the county is, if each precinct card is sent in, voters will need Fink said one road in particular not a counting device, and she were to bring in its ballots for a to show a proof of identifi cation a difference in Homedale by the committee will be looking at stressed the county will continue central count, results would take when they go to vote. cleaning up the streets. is at the end of Third Street near to use paper ballots. much longer and it would cost the Ysursa entered into a $6 million Several people, including the fairgrounds. He said the road “If there was a handicap person county more money. contract in November with Homedale School District is very narrow and needs to be who came to the polling place (in Riddle and Three Creek have Election Systems and Software Superintendent Tim Rosandick, widened. the past), we would go outside for been designated as places for to purchase 932 AutoMARK are on the committee, and all curbside voting,” Sherburn said. mail-in ballots in the past, so voting devices in order to meet agree that fi nding out what the — CAB “Now, with the new machines, those communities will not the requirements of HAVA. handicap persons can come right receive one of the new machines. Congress provided funding for into the polling place and will Sherburn said as of last week the purchase. have a place to vote.” the county commissioners had To use the AutoMARK, the Sherburn said the former system not yet designated the mail- voter inserts an optical scan is not very private, as the poll in ballot areas, but it probably ballot into the device, which worker would get each person’s would include Riddle, Three then displays the information vote on a ballot on a clipboard. Creek and may include the on a screen or, at the voter’s Now, each voting machine will Idaho side of Jordan Valley. She option, speaks the ballot through have a privacy curtain and the said the commissioners would a headset. The voter then makes machine will print out the person’s review the area before making a his or her selection by touching ballot after they have voted. designation. the screen of the display or using “Now they will have all the Sherburn said the county has a Braille-marked keypad. The privacy any other voter has,” only paid about $2,500 for the AutoMARK marks the selection Sherburn said. “Legally blind machines based on population on the ballot and returns the ballot persons or hearing-impaired figures, but the county will to the voter to be deposited in the persons will have Braille keys so be responsible for any future ballot box. they can just touch the screen or maintenance to the machines, “AutoMARK allows voters speak into it and it will print out including the replacement of ink with disabilities to mark their their ballot. The ballots will look cartridges. But, Sherburn said the ballots without relying on a little different than our former cartridges should last a long time. someone else to help them, if ballots.” Murphy is designated as the they choose,” Ysursa said. “Of The county will remain a absentee precinct for the county, course election judges will still be paper ballot county because of so a machine will be located in the available to help people who want the Owyhee’s vast rural areas. courthouse. their assistance. As Idaho’s chief But the machines are set up to Although voter registration election official, I am pleased accommodate card ballots in the is available on Election Day, to announce this enhancement future if the county so chooses. Sherburn hopes voters will to improve accessibility to our Sherburn said paper ballots work register early to keep the confusion election process.” well for the county because votes down with the new system. A aren’t counted in a central location. voter registration card can be — CAB Page 6A Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Obituaries Lyle Dean Merrick Lyle Dean Merrick of Bruneau metal fabrication. Above all, his success for more than 25 years, died on Wednesday, December work ethic and resourcefulness and he pursued them to the very 7, 2005, of injuries sustained in inspired, while his quiet spirituality day of his departure. Many a work-related accident. He was and compassion blessed the lives of those he met along the way 50 years old. of those around him. became close friends. Services were held at 2:00pm He was born in Nyssa, Oregon Dean’s passing leaves a great on Saturday, December 10, 2005, on November 10, 1955, the void among his family, friends, at the Church of Jesus Christ second of five children. The church and community. He will of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Merricks moved to the Grand be deeply missed by so many of View, preceded by a viewing at View area in 1960, fi rst farming those who have known him. 12:30pm. An early viewing was along the Snake River and then He is survived by his wife held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on in Little Valley. Dean graduated Karlette, their children, and one Friday, December 9, 2005, at from Rimrock High School in grandchild: Lee (Menlo Park, Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey 1974, and then served in the CA); Bryce, his wife Elaine and Chapel in Mountain Home. Minneapolis, Minnesota Mission their daughter Kate (Bliss, ID); A longtime resident of Owyhee of the Church. Rochelle (Carson City, NV); Cole County, Dean was well known Dean married Karlette Steiner and Connor (Bruneau). He is Marjorie M. Linder through his friendships, business on May 20, 1977, in the Idaho also survived by his parents, C.A. dealings, and church participation. Falls Temple. Their first son, “Pete” and Verna Merrick and his Marjorie M. Linder, 85 of Marjorie was an outstanding At the time of his death, he was Lee, was born in 1978, followed brothers Joe, Allen, Aaron and Caldwell passed away Tuesday, bowler, sports fan, baseball fanatic Bishop of the Grand View Ward by Bryce (1981), Rochelle (1983), Jared. He was preceded in death December 6, 2005 at a local and loved to play pinochle with of the Church of Jesus Christ of Cole (1990) and Connor (1992). by his sister, Sidney. care facility. Funeral services friends. As the couple approached Latter-Day Saints. Together, Dean and Karlette In lieu of fl owers, memorials were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, retirement, Richard refl ected on Dean’s energy and youthful raised their children in a home full can be made to the Grand View December 9 at Dakan Funeral their wonderful marriage and nature betrayed his age. He of love, trust, encouragement, and Ambulance, C/O Donna Bennett, Chapel, Caldwell with Rev. John together they decided to build a loved the outdoors and shared self-suffi ciency. 573 No. Bennett Rd, Grand View, Mars of the Caldwell United cabin for Marjorie and himself his zeal for camping, hiking, In 1979, Dean started his Id 83624 or the Bruneau Quick Methodist Church officiating. in Donnelly, because as he said, wakeboarding and snowboarding trucking business and began Response Unit, C/O Mary Tindall, Burial followed at Canyon Hill “that’s where we started our with countless family, friends and renting the farm he would Bruneau, Id 83604. Cemetery, Caldwell. marriage and that was where we youth throughout his life. He eventually own in Little Valley, Services under the direction of Marjorie was born in Caldwell, truly loved to be”. was passionate in his pursuit of near CJ Strike Reservoir. These Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Idaho, on August 15, 1920 to As a mother-in-law, Marjorie, photography, woodworking and ventures grew in volume and Chapel, Mountain Home. George and Hazel Randolph. who had raised three sons, her Marjorie attended school in Huston only advice to her daughters- and Caldwell, graduating from in-law was “don’t ever learn Caldwell High School in 1938. to clean a fish or a pheasant, BLM Boise After high school, Marjorie because if her sons brought it Anniversary District RAC met the love of her life, Richard home it was their responsibility Linder, but had to wait until 1946 to take care of it”. to hold meeting to be married. While waiting for Marjorie loved her sons and Combs celebrate 25th Richard to return home from always treated her daughters-in- The Resource Advisory Council serving his country during WWII, law as her own. Her 5 grandchildren (RAC) for the Boise District of the Marjorie worked as a telephone and 2 great-grandchildren were wedding anniversary Bureau of Land Management operator in Marsing and Wilder. the light of her life. (BLM) will participate in a Delbert (Frank) and Colleen After Richard returned he and Marjorie was preceded in death meeting today at the Foothills Combs of Homedale recently Marjorie were fi nally married on by her husband of 53 years. She Learning Center, 3188 Sunset celebrated their 25th wedding March 1, 1946 at Winnemucca, is survived by her sons, Brent, Peak Road in Boise. anniversary. Nevada. Together they raised Steve (Rayme) and Chris Linder; The meeting runs from 9 a.m. The couple was married on three sons. grandsons, Dustin (Heather), Rod to 4 p.m. Dec. 12, 1980, by Pastor Chester The newly married couple (Brooke), Richard and Mathew; Agenda topics include a Kelly in Caldwell. lived in Donnelly, where Richard a granddaughter; Chelsea and 2 presentation on the draft Sage Frank is retired from Combs worked as a mechanic, then great-grand children Kade and Grouse Conservation Strategy Car Corral, and Colleen is also farmed in the Ridgeview area Avery. and a review of the proposed retired. Her smiling face might near Adrian, Oregon. Richard Marjorie’s wish, in lieu of Resource Management Plan for be remembered as the “Wonder then began a career with the J.R. flowers, was that donations the Snake River Birds of Prey Bread Lady” as she worked at Simplot Company that took the be made to the Make-A-Wish National Conservation Area. both the Caldwell and Nampa couple to Homedale and Weiser Foundation, 4355 W. Emerald, Subcommittee reports will locations. for the next 35 years. Boise, ID 83706. be heard on issues pertaining The couple has seven children: to Rangeland Standards and Donna and Larry McBride of Guidelines and to Off-Highway Homedale; Kathy and John Vehicle and Transportation Robling of Caldwell; Frank Management. and Sherri Combs of Nampa; $1000 Reward This meeting is open to the Margie and Dean Gray of Nampa; public, and the public may address Dennis and Sheila Combs of Delbert (Frank) the council from 3:30 p.m. to 4 Caldwell; Dan and Sherry Parrill and Colleen Combs p.m. Depending on the number of Homedale and Teresa Yost of for information leading to of persons wishing to comment, Caldwell. Frank and Colleen’s children the time for oral comments may They proudly boast of their love them very much and are the arrest and conviction of be limited. The public also may 22 grandchildren and 29 great proud to celebrate their 25 years submit written statements for the the person(s) responsible for grandchildren. together. RAC’s consideration. vandalism at Jumbo’s Service in For additional information about the BLM Boise District Bruneau, Idaho on June 5, 2005 RAC or this meeting, please “Let our family care for your family.” contact Shelley Davis-Brunner, State Resource Advisory Council Contact: Coordinator, at (208) 373-4020. Owyhee County Sheriff’s Office 208-461-7019 For FAST results... 2685 Caldwell Blvd. Nampa, Id 83687 try the 495-1154 Corner of Middleton Rd. & Caldwell Blvd. Ron & Barbara Conner Classifieds! Call Barbara: “The Lady Undertaker” & Funeral Director Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Page 7A Your fi nances Marsing seniors School holiday store open Dave $ays The Marsing Senior Center’s menus Christmas store is now open Monday through Thursday until Dec. 22. Go short term for Dec. 14-20 The store will feature crafts, Homedale Elementary baked goods and new and used merchandise. It will be open Dec. 14: Crispito or toasted cheese sandwich, taco salad, churro, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the senior fruit & veggie bar, milk. small mortgages center, 218 Main St. Dec. 15: Hamburger or fi sh patty/bun, fries, cookie, fruit & veggie Proceeds will benefi t Marsing bar, milk. Dear Dave, Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Dec. 16: Christmas dinner, milk. We are totally debt-free except program. Dec. 19: Beef wiener wrap or chicken pot pie, mac & cheese, green for our house. We are moving For more information, call beans, rice krispie treat, fruit & veggie bar, milk. down in house, going from a (208) 896-4634. Dec. 20: Beef or chicken taco w/cheese lettuce, tomatoes, corn, fruit $73,000 mortgage to a $16,000 & veggie bar, milk. mortgage, so that I can quit my job and home-school our children. We’re trying to figure out the Homedale Middle Senior best way to fi nance the $16,000. Dec. 14: Burrito or fi sh patty, corn, fruit & veggie bar, turnover, What’s your advice? milk. — Jan in Louisville, Ky. Dec. 15: Pizza or popcorn chicken, salad, fruit bar, cookie, milk. news Dec. 16: Christmas dinner, milk. Dear Jan, Dec. 19: Chicken patty or rib-b-que, tots, fruit bar, cookie, milk. Marsing Senior I love this! The problem is Dec. 20: Sloppy Joe or wiener wrap, green beans, fruit bar, animal Center crackers, milk. that you’re not going to fi nd a Dec. 15: Pepper steak, potatoes, DAVE RAMSEY mortgage company that likes broccoli, salad, soup, dessert, this deal. Typically, a mortgage Homedale High beverage. company won’t touch a loan of I know what my answer is, Ted. Dec. 14: Idaho haystack or burrito, fruit & veggie bar, cinnamon Dec. 19: Stew, green beans, $25,000 or less. It’s not a good plan. roll, milk. salad, soup, dessert, beverage. A credit union would be your — Dave Dec. 15: Christmas dinner, milk. Dec. 20: Liver & onions, best choice, Jan. Either that, or Dec. 16: Crispito or rib-b-que/bun, corn, taco salad, fruit & veggie hamburger gravy, mixed veggies, a small, local bank. You do not, bar, milk. potatoes, salad, soup, dessert, however, want to let them get Dear Dave, Dec. 19: Pizza or popcorn chicken, fruit & veggie bar, dessert. beverage. you on some home equity-type In your opinion, what are the Dec. 20: Cntry fried beef stk or chicken fi let, mashed potato/gravy, Dec. 21: BBQ ribs, baked plan where they give you a three- advantages and disadvantages of roll, fruit & veggie bar. potatoes, spinach, salad, soup, year balloon or stick you with an pre-paid tuition plans? dessert, beverage. adjustable-rate mortgage. And no — Elliott via email Marsing closing costs! Dec. 14: Chicken patty/bun, veggies, fruit, milk, soup & sandwich, Homedale Senior Your rate may be a little higher Dear Elliott, salad bar 4th-12th, roll. than the standard mortgage loan, I don’t like pre-paid tuition Dec. 15: Texas fries, veggie, fruit, milk, chicken fajitas, salad bar Center simply because a loan of this size plans, and I will not recommend 4th-12th, roll. Dec. 15: Baked fi sh, scalloped is not marketable. They’ll have to them. I suggest, instead, the Dec. 16: Corn dogs, fruited jello, veggies, milk, sub sandwiches, potatoes, carrots, roll, milk. hold it until you pay it off. And Educational Savings Account salad bar 4th-12th, roll. Dec. 20: Baked ham, yams, put this loan on as short a term as (ESA). The ESA can be a mutual Dec. 19: Nachos w/toppings, refried beans, fruit, milk, Red Baron green beans, roll, milk. possible — maybe fi ve years, but fund, which I also recommend, pizza, salad bar 4th-12th, roll. Dec. 21: Tuna salad, cottage defi nitely no more than 10 years. that grows tax-free if used for Dec. 20: Soup & sandwich, fruit, milk, burritos, salad bar 4th-12th, cheese, pickled beets, roll, milk. — Dave college. You can put as much as roll. $2,000 per child, per year, into an ESA. Bruneau Dear Dave, The reason I don’t like pre-paid Dec. 14: Nachos & salsa, salad, corn, bread sticks, fruit, milk. I can use $10,000 of my tuitions plans is that anytime you Dec. 15: Turkey, potatoes/gravy, peas, roll/butter, blueberry crisp, retirement fund penalty-free for pre-pay something, your rate of milk. LaDon’s a fi rst-time home purchase. Is this return is only that of the rate of Dec. 16: Pizza, salad, corn, pineapple, milk. Corner a wise plan? infl ation. On average, the infl ation Dec. 19: Hamburger/bun, tots, veggie sticks, raisins, cookie, milk. — Ted via e-mail rate on tuition during the past 25 Dec. 20: Tacos, corn, peaches, bread sticks, milk. Tanzanite: The gemstone of years has been about 7 percent. the 20th Century Dear Ted, In other words, you’re making 7 Did you know the beautiful blue gemstone “Tanzanite” was not Anyone can do this if they’ve percent on your investment. This discovered until 1967? That’s a fact had a Roth IRA for fi ve years. is a bad rate of return when you about what is referred to as being “The Very few people have had a Roth consider that 96 percent of all Gemstone of the 20th Century” which CPA’s CHARTERED only comes from the African nation of IRA for five years, so unless growth stock mutual funds have Tanzania where supply is deliberately you’ve already funded it this year averaged 12 percent or more controlled to impact demand, and you haven’t put $10,000 into it. during the past 25 years. price. Tanzanite’s origin is of the Gavin S. Parker* gemstone Zoisite which only achieves The only way you can take it out is Stay away from pre-paid tuition *Investment Advisory Representative a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Moh’s if you put it in, and that’s in actual plans. It’s like savings bonds scale, meaning it should be worn with dollars — you cannot take out any versus mutual funds. You can do care, never be cleaned by ultrasonic method, and never brought into contact of your investment portion. much, much better. Complete Financial with acids. This deep blue stone with But you’re asking if taking the — Dave a shade of purple is an expensive money out now is a smart plan. — Dave Ramsey is the best- PLANNING* gem. And it is one of three December birthstones that offer what some say Let’s play with some numbers. At selling author of The Total Money “…is the most extravagant color age 26, if you leave the $10,000 Makeover. You can fi nd tools to help When it comes to your fi nancial future, available in gemstones.” Tanzanite in there and save up for the house with fi nances or previous columns don’t be left uninformed. Get answers to your is commonly used in the manufacture of beautiful pendants and earrings. At — which I recommend doing at Davesays.org. Have a question questions and fi nd potential solutions to help Tiffany’s in New York, this stone is in for a mortgage down payment, for Dave? Send correspondence meet your goals. Call or email Gavin today for a constant demand by consumers. If you anyway — by age 66 you’ll have to [email protected] have additional questions about “The complimentary, no obligation consultation. gemstone of the 20th Century” or wish about $1.2 million extra that’s all or write Dave $ays, 1749 Mallory to see it please feel free to call upon me. tax-free. Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 P.O. Box 905 And please visit my new web site @ Homedale, ID 83628 www.Ladonsfi nejewelry.com OFFICE: (208) 337-3271 LaDon Reames, owner of Read all about it LaDon’s Fine Jewelry in EMAIL: [email protected] in the WinCo/ShopKo Center has been a Nampa jeweler for thirty-three years. www.myhdvest.com/gavinparker She is a certifi ed diamontologist and *Securities offered through H.D. Vest Investment ServicesSM, Member: SIPC, gemologist. She can be reached at Advisory Services offered through H.D. Vest Advisory ServicesSM, 208-461-0677. 337-4681 non-bank subsidiaries of Wells Fargo & Company, On the web @ 6333 North State Highway 161, Fourth Floor, Irving, TX 75038, 972-870-6000. www.Ladonsfi nejewelry.com Page 8A Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Marsing man retires after Calendar 20 years of military service Today Homedale Town Meeting at Thursday, Dec. 22 Owyhee Watershed Council Homedale Middle School 6:30 AA meeting, 8 p.m., Homedale Sergeant First Class Kevin training developer at Goodfellow Christmas potluck dinner and p.m. Senior Citizens Center, 224 W. Grimme recently retired from the AFB, Texas; and S-2 NCOIC for st regular business meeting at Idaho Ave. Army after 20 years of service. the 1 Space Brigade. 6:30 p.m. at the University Monday Homedale Senior Citizens Center SFC Grimme was assigned as the His awards include the Defense of Idaho Owyhee County Homedale Elementary School Christmas Party and Dinner information Operation Intelligence Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Extension Office in Marsing. concert, first and second Planner within the G21SR Plans Meritorious Unit Award, Air The executive meeting will be grade students. 6:30 p.m. in Monday, Dec. 26 Branch, U.S. Army Space and Force Outstanding Unit Award, held at 5:30 p.m., prior to the cafeteria. Medicare Monday, prescription Missile Defense Command/Army Meritorious Service Medal, potluck. Homedale Middle School drug coverage signup, 1 p.m. to 3 Forces Strategic Command G-2. Army Commendation Medal, Homedale City Council meeting concert. 7 p.m. in cafeteria. p.m., Homedale Senior Citizens Grimme attended Marsing six Army Achievement Medals, 6 p.m. Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave. schools and is a 1985 graduate Global War on Terrorism Support Marsing City Council meeting Tuesday of Homedale High School. He Medal, Global War on Terrorism 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley School students Submit information on fund- completed three college degrees Expeditionary Medal, Korean present “Santa’ Nifty Fifties” play raisers, reunions or community while on active duty, and most Defense Service Medal and Thursday at 7 p.m. events to The Owyhee Avalanche notably he received his Master’s two National Defense Service AA meeting, 8 p.m., Homedale Homedale Senior Center board by noon Fridays for inclusion degree in Strategic Intelligence Medals. Senior Citizens Center, 224 W. meeting and board election, 1 in the calendar. Drop off press from the Joint Military Intelligence Grimme has completed career Idaho Ave. p.m., Homedale Senior Citizens releases at the Avalanche offi ce at College in 2001. courses that include basic Owyhee Soil Conservation Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave. (208) 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale, mail Grimme spent his fi rst four years Arabic language course, the District Farmers Appreciation 337-3020 them to P.O. Box 97, Homedale, in the Army as an infantryman noncommissioned offi cer basic chili feed from 9 a.m. to noon at Bingo, 1 p.m., Homedale Senior ID 83628, fax them to (208) 337- then became a Signals Intelligence and advanced course and the post- the University of Idaho Owyhee Citizens Center, 224 W. Idaho 4867 or e-mail them to either Analyst, serving in a variety of graduate intelligence program. He County Extension office. To Ave. (208) 337-3020 [email protected] or assignments during the next 16 has earned an Associate’s degree reserve a seat, call Gina Millard AA meeting, 8 p.m., Homedale [email protected]. For years at the tactical and strategic in Liberal Arts, a Baccalaureate at 896-4544, ext. 102 by Dec. Senior Citizens Center, 224 W. more information on submissions, levels. These assignments included degree in Liberal Arts and a 6. Idaho Ave. call (208) 337-4861. attending Arabic language Masters of Science in Strategic training at the Defense Language Intelligence. Institute in Monterey, Calif.: an Grimme is the son of Harvey intelligence analyst in the 124th and Pat Grimme of Marsing U of I Extension offers small acreage stewardship class Military Intelligence Battalion, and the brother of Rob Grimme Fort Stewart, Ga., and 702nd of Caldwell. He will continue The University of Idaho units (CEUs) or professional Registration fees will include Military Intelligence Battalion at to reside in Colorado Springs, Extension System is offering development units (PDUs) are a complete soil analysis from Fort Gordon, Ga.; an intelligence Colo., with his wife Shauna and an 18-week program for small- available at additional cost. your property, a drinking water communications team chief at daughters Allyson and Elizabeth. acreage landowners. The classes To register, call (208) 377- analysis of your drinking water, the 102nd Military Intelligence He is beginning a new career as will alternate between the 2107. and a forage analysis of your Battalion in Uijongbu, South a defense contractor in Colorado Canyon County and Ada County Scheduled topics include: pasture. Korea; an instructor and senior Springs. Extension offi ces. “What do you have and what Agencies and fi rms involved Classes begin Jan. 10 at do you want?” “Your living in the program include the the Ada County office, 5880 soil-getting down and dirty with Natural Resources Conservation Glenwood St., Boise and will soil,” “Managing soil to keep it Service, Payette and Ada Soil & run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. productive; Got water?”, “All Water Conservation Districts, Classified deadline every Tuesday through May 9. life depends on water – water Zamzows, Nutri-vet, Idaho Cost is $250 per unit (two quality,” “Protecting household Department of Health and Monday noon the people sharing one set of drinking water,” “My place on Welfare, Idaho Department of week of publication materials) or $160 with 30 hours a stream,” “How grass grows,” Agriculture and Rural Roots. of volunteer work. University “What to do about weeds,” For more information, call credits, continuing education “Market gardening,” “Pasture Kevin Laughlin at the Ada Legal notice deadline establishment and renovation,” County Extension offi ce at (208) Friday noon the week prior to publication “So you want to be an animal 377-2107; Stephanie Etter at the owner,” “Caring for your Canyon County Extension offi ce Compare animals,” “Managing animals (208) 459-6003; or Scott Jensen to avoid negative impacts,” and at the Owyhee County Extension Our CD Rates “Grazing management.” offi ce at (208) 896-4104. 337-4681 Bank-issued, FDIC- insured to $100,000 Give the Gift May you have the gladness of Christmas which 4.5% Minimum 1-year APY* deposit $5,000 is hope, the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the of Massage! heart of Christmas which is love. - Ava V. Hendricks 4.75% Minimum 3-year 208-340-0711 APY* deposit $5,000 Buy 2- 1 hour Gift Certifi cates , recieve

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New Grand View Two men were rescued from Aman said the information saved looking upstream, but with the the chilly waters of the Snake many hours of searching in near- information we had, it saved a facility manager River on Sunday night after their zero temperatures. lot of time. They were located in boat became stuck on a gravel “They were pretty prepared probably the worst spot on the named bar while the pair was duck for the conditions,” Aman said river in that area for being seen hunting. Monday morning. “They had from the road or from a house. If American Ecology Corporation George Taylor of Eagle and built a fire on the island and you are going out on the river, tell recently announced that a new Dick Armstrong of Boise were even ate the birds they shot. The someone where you are going. vice president of hazardous stranded on an island near their temperature on the river was “It could have been worse.” waste operations would manage boat for most of the day before 8 degrees when we launched, and The boat was located several its hazardous waste treatment being picked up by Owyhee ice had to be broken from the miles downstream from the and disposal facilities in Idaho, County Sheriff’s deputies and ramp before we could even put launch site. Nevada and Texas. posse members early Monday the boat in the river. Elmore County Sheriff’s Offi ce Simon Bell, former manager morning. “When we went to search for also rescued stranded boaters last of the company’s Grand View The men were reported missing them, we had ice on everything. weekend on the Snake River near facility, was promoted to the at about 10 p.m. Sunday and were It was very cold.” Glenns Ferry. newly created executive position. removed from the water about Aman said if rescuers had just Five people were in a 14-foot The company’s board of directors three hours later. gone out on the river to search, aluminum boat Saturday morning also appointed Bell an offi cer. Simon Bell County Deputy Chris Even he would have guessed the pair when it sank. All fi ve men and Bell joined the company in 2001 located the men’s vehicle at the would have traveled upstream three dogs were able to swim as environmental manager at the boat ramp near Walters Ferry and instead of downstream. He said more than 450 feet to shore. Idaho site. He brings more than Africa, Mexico and Russia. help was dispatched. The men a lot of homes are located on the One of the men rescued was 15 years of industry experience, McDermott began his career were located about 2 miles from river downstream, and he would taken to a local hospital where previously serving as general as a water quality scientist the launch site. have guessed that the pair would he was treated for hypothermia. manager of a hazardous waste with the Idaho Department of Sheriff Gary Aman said one of have been seen. Offi cers said the boat was over its disposal facility in Colorado Environmental Quality. the men told his wife that the pair “It saved us many hours maximum weight capacity. and in various environmental American Ecology Corp., would be hunting downstream of searching,” Aman said. “I management positions in the through its subsidiaries in Idaho, from the Walter’s Ferry bridge. probably would have began — CAB mining industry in Idaho and Nevada, Washington and Texas, South Dakota. provides radioactive, PCB, Ryan McDermott was promoted hazardous and non-hazardous to general manager of the Grand waste services to commercial View facility. and government customers McDermott joined the Grand throughout the United States, View team earlier this year as such as nuclear power plants, environmental manager. steel mills, medical and academic His prior experience includes institutions and petro-chemical stints as a senior project manager facilities. with SECOR International in Headquartered in Boise, Utah, and as a mining geologist American Ecology is the nation’s on projects in the United States, oldest radioactive and hazardous Canada, South America, Australia, waste services company. Read all about it in Give a Gift to Care Center Residents The annual Owyhee Avalanche Christmas gift 337-4681 project for the residents of Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center Homedale begins this week.

Residents have included several gifts on their wish lists, but local “Santas” need only to select one item. Gifts should be gift wrapped and tagged with the number and item selected. Gifts need to be dropped off to the Avalanche office before Dec. 21. Gifts will be Come in and see your local boy... delivered to Owyhee Health & Rehabilitation Center on Dec. 21. 1. Male: sweats lrg, slippers lrg, socks JEFF CHRISTOFFERSEN 2. Male: socks, wall decor, soft candy For all your special building needs! 3. Female: purse, sweats 2x, socks Miscelaneous 4. Female: nightgown (med), soft candy, socks – Pole barns – remodels – cabinets – etc. – 5. Female: nightgown (med), soft candy, knee high nylons Items: 6: Male: sweatsuit lrg, socks, cologne 7. Female: nightgown (med), perfume, earrings 4523 E. Cleveland • Caldwell • 454-8626 • cell 941-5563 electric toothbrushes, 8. Male: sweatsuit XL, socks, aftershave throw blankets, 9. Male: sweatsuit lrg, socks, aftershave 10: Female: slacks sz10/12, pajamas lrg, slippers portable cassette players 11: Female: knit pants 4x, matching dish towels, nightgown 4x 12: Female: dresses 2x, throw blanket, slippers lrg w/headphones, razors, $ 00 13: Female: dress clothes sz10, radio, nightgown perfume, music boxes, 15: Female: body lotion, sugar-free candy bars, nightgown lrg 500 16: Female: dresses 4x, bras 44DD, cards, jewelry stuffed animals, slippers, 17: Female: perfume, make-up, throw blanket socks, costume jewelry, 18: Female: sugar-free candy, jewelry box Factory Authorized Rebate 19: Female: soft candy, socks, sweatshirts (med) make-up, snacks, 20: Female: jogging suit lrg, stuffed animal, religious cd·s On top of dealer discounts 21: Female: sweatsuit (med), radio, slippers chocolates & other items 22: Female: perfume, sweater lrg, socks On All Hay and Grain Grinders are always welcome 23: Female: sweatsuit 2x, socks, stuff animal 24: Female: sugar-free candy bars, slacks & shirts 4x Hurry, offer ends December 31, 2005 and much 25: Female: pajamas (med), socks, perfume 26: Female: sweatsuit (med), hair accessories appreciated. 27: Female: Coke, peanuts Shenk Livestock 28: Male: VHS movies, candy bars, notepads & pencils “Providing Customer Service You Can Recommend” 29: Male: t-shirts xxl, sweat pants xxl, gum & candy Call Dave Shenk 208-337-3895 • 208-249-1718 Page 10A Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Homedale’s holiday scenes

Jolly ol’ Saint Nick Allie Takashige, daughter of Laryssa and Homedale Police Offi cer Ian Takashige of Homedale, was a bit scared of Santa Claus when he visited Homedale City Hall last week. Santa made an extra-special effort to visit with children in the local schools as well as some of the pre-schools.

Homedale honors troops Soldiers from the 116th Brigade Combat Team were presented with a plaque from Homedale Mayor Paul Fink after Saturday’s parade. Pictured from left to right are Ralph Rotter, Kevin Harden, Caleb Morgan, Charles Garrison and Brian Cook.

Salute to veterans Merrill Tallman, left seated, and two unidentified members of the VFW show their support during last weekend’s holiday parade in Homedale.

Strike up the band A drummer in the Homedale High School band braves the cold during her march down Idaho Avenue on Saturday morning while young baton twirlers perform.

Hooved procession Les Blair of Marsing drives two Clydesdale horses during “Welcome Quite a sight Home for the Miniature horses pull a buggy Holidays” parade during last weekend’s parade in in Homedale on Homedale. Saturday. Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Page 11A Marsing Chamber honors businessmen’s efforts The Marsing Chamber O’Conner said Grimme was of Commerce honored three chosen because of his years of local businesses last week for service to the city and county. beautifi cation to the city and to Grimme owns Marsing Auto their businesses and honored Parts, is county coroner and has a community member for his served as chamber president in service to the city. the past. The community beautifi cation O’Conner said Grimme also is awards were given to Fred Cuellar involved in the Marsing Resource of Freddy’s Taco Stand, to White Center. Automotive and to Gateway Grill. “We want to show our The Outstanding Leadership appreciation to Harvey for his Fred Cuellar, from Freddy’s Taco Stand, accepts Jim White from White Automotive accepts his award award was given to Harvey many years of service to this a business beautification award from Marsing from Marsing Chamber of Commerce President Bill Grimme, Owyhee County community,” O’Conner said. Chamber of Commerce President Bill O’Conner. O’Conner. Coroner. “This town has been a part of 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456 Chamber President Bill me since I was about a year old,” 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456 O’Conner said each business Grimme said. “It has meant a lot 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456 honored has worked during the to me.” 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456

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Top: Owyhee County Coroner Harvey Grimme, who is also a Marsing business owner, accepts his award from Marsing Chamber of Commerce President Bill O’Conner. Right: O’Conner displays the award given to Gateway Grill.

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usy schedules filled with gift shopping and family gatherings can make it difficult to watch your diet over the holidays. When you’re on the go, it can Bbe hard to find foods that don’t trigger your heartburn, the most common symp- tom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux disease. More than 15 million adults in the United States experience GERD, a con- dition described as the frequent and abnormal backflow of the stomach con- tents into the esophagus. Changes in diet and lifestyle may be enough to alleviate your symptoms. However, if you experi- ence persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite diet changes and treatment, it could be GERD. Only a physician can diagnose GERD and determine what treat- ment plan is right for you. “Over the holidays, it may be difficult to avoid certain foods that might trigger heart- burn,” said trained physician and chef Timothy S. Harlan, MD, better known as “Dr. Gourmet.” “I designed a new recipe book, Cooking to Reduce the Burn, hoping to provide people suffering with GERD some guidance on how to enjoy delicious foods while also managing their symptoms.” Cooking to Reduce the Burn is a recipe collection offering delicious, easy-to- prepare recipes and useful tips designed to help adults with GERD. Cooking to Reduce the Burn offers 20 recipes, ranging from breakfast smoothies to dinner options including shrimp scampi and mushroom risotto. The recipe book is available online at www.thegerdlife.com. Some tips and recipes included in the book to help GERD sufferers are as follows: Oven-Fried Chicken Avoid eating snacks White Chili Oven-Fried Chicken before bed — Makes 8 cups Serves 4 It may be tempting to visit No cold winter season is com- This GERD-friendly recipe the refrigerator for a late plete without a warm bowl of makes four chicken pieces, but night treat, but consuming chili. This chili recipe is designed can easily be multiplied by two, snacks before going to bed to be GERD-friendly and makes three or four to feed your entire may aggravate GERD eight cups, but can be multiplied family. It can also be a great symptoms. To reduce by two if you have a large pot replacement for other, more nighttime reflux episodes available. traditional holiday foods. eat several hours before 2 15-ounce cans of white 1 large egg lying down. northern beans (look 1 large egg white for low-sodium) 1 tablespoon light Keep a food diary — 1 tablespoon canola oil mayonnaise Regularly logging symp- 1 1/2 cups diced white onion 1 box (5 ounces) plain toms and their causes will 1 clove minced garlic melba toast help you identify GERD- 1 pound peeled and 4 chicken breasts triggers so you can work cubed russet potatoes Preheat oven to 400°F. to avoid them in the future. 2 cups non-fat chicken Place the egg, egg white and stock mayonnaise in a small bowl Wear loose-fitting 1 1/2 cups white wine and whisk together until smooth. 2 1/2 cups water Place the melba toast and salt clothing — 1 pound cubed boneless Those loose-fitting holiday in a food processor fitted with chicken breasts a steel blade. Process until the sweaters and cozy sweat- 2 teaspoons ground pants that keep you warm bread is broken into small bread cumin crumbs. Leave some pieces in the winter season are 1/2 cup 1% milk good choices for GERD about the size of currants. 4 ounces grated Dredge a chicken breast in the sufferers. Tight clothes and reduced-fat white belts can put pressure on egg mixture coating thoroughly; cheddar cheese then dredge the chicken in the your stomach and aggra- 2 teaspoons per serving vate GERD symptoms. bread crumbs patting and turning non-fat sour cream frequently until well coated. 2 teaspoons per serving Place the chicken on a cookie Watch your weight — fresh cilantro leaves sheet or baking rack and then If you are overweight, Rinse the beans well with cool place in oven. Bake for three weight loss may help water. minutes and then lightly spray reduce GERD symptoms. Place the oil in a large stock the top of each chicken breast It’s also important to be pot over medium heat. Add the with oil. Bake for five minutes mindful of your weight onion and garlic and cook slowly. more and then turn. Spray lightly when sitting down to enjoy Stir frequently and don’t let the with the oil again and bake for a holiday feast. onions brown. about six more minutes. Add the potatoes, chicken Nutritional information per To learn more about GERD, stock, white wine, and water. serving (1 chicken breast): talk to your doctor and visit Cook over medium-low heat, calories 298, calories from fat www.thegerdlife.com. and then let it simmer for 30 min- 45g, total fat 5g, cholesterol utes until the potatoes are soft. 120mg, sodium 565mg, total While care has been taken White Chili Add the cubed chicken, beans carbohydrates 27g, dietary fiber to ensure the accuracy of and cumin. Stir well and cook 2g, protein 33g, vitamin A these recipes, its authors are for five minutes. 2%DV, vitamin C 3% DV, not responsible for errors or Add the milk and grated calcium 5% DV, iron 13% DV any consequences arising cheese, stir and heat thoroughly. from the information contained herein. While trigger foods can vary, certain foods are commonly Do not allow the chili to boil. None of the recipes are intended as a Serve with two teaspoons each known to aggravate GERD symptoms. Frequently identified GERD triggers are: substitute for prescribed medical treatment, of non-fat sour cream, grated and you should consult your doctor before reduced-fat white cheddar cheese embarking on any new diet regimen. Chocolate Tomato-based foods and cilantro as garnish. Nutritional information per Coffee, cola or tea Spicy foods serving (1 cup): calories 372, calories from fat 63, total fat 7g, Alcohol Fried foods saturated fat 3g, cholesterol 47mg, sodium 312mg, total Citrus juices Fatty foods carbohydrates 39g, dietary fiber 7g, protein 34g, vitamin A 6% DV, vitamin C 23% DV, calcium 26% DV, iron 24% DV Page 14A Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Commentary

Baxter Black, DVM Wayne Cornell Not important ... On the but possibly of interest edge of common Christmas preparations usually began at the Cornell The lights are the toughest task because by the time you house right after Thanksgiving. The fi rst task is what I refer get them all on the tree, a couple of strings have usually to as “getting the stuff out of the *@%!!@ crawl space.” quit working. And every string requires a different type Over the years, my partner in life has developed a taste for of replacement bulb. sense animated Christmas displays. Every year, after the holiday, Last year, we decided to try to simplify the tree lights. she prowls the stores, picking up decoration bargains. That’s At an after-Christmas sale, we picked up one of those how we got the Santa Claus that drives a musical fi re engine, trees with about a thousand pre-wired lights. Just set it up, Pistol-less Pete and the Santa that plays “Jingle Bells” on an accordion, and unfold and fl uff up the branches, connect all the plugs, and the Santa that dozes off while sitting on a chair and snores you are in business. New Mexico State, one of my alma maters, called “Jingle Bells,” and the snowman that plays several different When I was a kid, we didn’t have animated Santas who the Aggies, uses the symbol of Pistol Pete as a mascot. Christmas songs on a miniature organ. About the only thing played “Jingle Bells” on accordions. Even real Christmas He’s also the same character used by Oklahoma State missing is an animated deer head I saw at a store the other trees have changed a lot. Today, folks fork over big bucks day. You hang it on the wall and when someone passes it, for blue spruces and noble fi rs with heavily needled boughs. and the University of Wyoming. the deer sings “Sweet Home Alabama.” The only trees available when I was a kid were anorexic As the mincing tip-toe of political correctness Anyway, as is the case with most folks, our house isn’t pines with trunks the diameter of a pitchfork handle and creeps across college campuses, it leaves in its Gerber big enough to store all the Christmas decorations in easily branches so sparse you had to load ’em down with lead- baby food wake an homogenized landscape of, not accessible areas. So a lot of stuff gets stashed under the based tinsel to make them look like much. Artifi cial trees diversity, but a beige sameness. It is as if the designer house in about a dozen large plastic storage tubs. Every were available, but they were made of aluminum. You of the universal architecture of Waffl e Houses was year, after Thanksgiving, I have to crawl under the house couldn’t put lights on them. One cracked wire on a light now assigned to stifl e and subdue any malignant spots and drag them out. When the holiday is over, I have to string on an aluminum tree would have created a world- of individuality within the university system. drag them all back. class short circuit and possible meltdown. To the point, after more than 40 years, the muffi ns When our three darling daughters were kids, our But the best thing about the non-animated Christmases of P.C. have disarmed Pistol Pete. It was deemed too Christmas was unanimated. We even had real Christmas of a half-century ago was all our decorations fi t in one controversial by those who know best. That, in a land trees. But about the time the girls left home, we acquired large cardboard box, and I didn’t have to crawl under the where the First Amendment exists only because of an artifi cial tree. Setting up the tree and outside lights *@%!!@ house to get them. (such as they are) is my duty. My partner handles putting Still, that fake deer head that sings “Sweet Home the Second! In a country where the National Rifl e lights on the tree (she seems to think I’m not particular Alabama” might work as a unique Yuletide decoration if Association is more powerful than the unions! In a enough about light arrangement) and interior decorations. I painted the deer’s nose red. state where people pay money to come hunt! Where the Spanish, Native American and cowboy culture rules! Where they invented the atomic bomb! Where humans still believe they have the right to defend themselves! Pistol Pete can’t be shown with his From Washington pistols. What a bunch of babies we have become. Maybe Pistol Pete should be wearing diapers — that would Numbers forecast warming trend in economy not unfairly intimidate our football foes like the Lobos, the Wildcats, the Bruins and the Rams. Or he by Mike Crapo all experienced noticeable increases. could be wearing a mortarboard and robe. We could Winter has come early to parts of Idaho this year. The In Idaho: choose an inoffensive name, more in line with the Ivy gray, snowy days, slippery roads and no small amount of — In the second quarter of 2005, there were 45,500 League teams — The Yale Elis, The Harvard Elites, shoveling might seem oppressive at times, but these cold construction jobs, and in the fi rst half of 2005, close to the M.I.T. Molecules, The Bryn Mawr Bunnies. How winter days also bear the possibility of relief from the the same number of housing starts; ’bout The New Mexico State Tassels! drought that has gripped Idaho for years now. — Idaho’s unemployment rate is at 3.6 percent, 1.4 Soon it will spread past the Atlanta, formerly called Similarly, in the aftermath of the dot-com collapse, percent lower than the national average; Braves and the Unarmed Pistol Petes to include such September 11 and the ongoing military efforts in Operation — According to statistics by the Governor’s Division threatening mascots as the Raiders, Steelers, Giants Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the of Financial Management, the sum of all personal income economy has been in an ongoing state of recovery that and Oilers! Even the Red Sox and Orioles will be received by Idahoans (in current dollars) has increased may have seemed a little like the cold snows of winter. from $27.3 billion in 1998 to a projected $40.2 billion in considered a threat to the spectrum sensitive. And just like the water left behind after the snow melts, 2005, a gain of almost 50 percent in just seven years. We will eventually resort to numbers only, all economic seeds of prosperity have taken root, helped along — Idaho’s personal income growth rate was 7.9 percent drawn randomly, which will last until the cell phone by recent federal legislation such as the Tax Relief Act, in 2004 and projected to be 7.4 percent in 2005, 2 percent companies cry foul. It will never end — Well, this has Defi cit Reduction Act, the energy bill, the highway bill and and 1.5 percent higher, respectively, than the national gone entirely too far. I can hear the indignant cries bankruptcy reform. Job numbers, historically a lagging average. and whimpers of the politically correct whose main indicator of economic strength, showed a substantial With an economy the size of ours, it is important to purpose, of course, is not to offend anybody, and now increase in November, revealing growth in our economy consider both short-term and long-term data. Looking a they’ve offended me! that has been in place for some time. little farther back, the record of steady job growth indicates Let me offer a compromise that will put both sides November showed an increase of almost 20,000 jobs a prospering economy despite the signifi cant fi nancial at ease: Allow Pistol Pete to keep his guns but run a over the average from the fi rst six months of 2005. Many demands on our nation for the past fi ve years. No less disclaimer like they do on cigarette packs that says, industries important to Idaho saw gains: than 4.5 million jobs have been created nationwide since Nationwide: “In accordance with the PCPP (Politically Correct May 2003 and, during the fi rst three months of 2005, — Construction jobs were up 37,000 in November Idaho saw an increase in jobs higher than any quarter Pompoms) Pistol Pete’s pistols are not loaded.” compared to a 24,000-per-month average over the past since mid-1994! Whoa, that takes a load off! year; partly because of reconstruction efforts in the While these numbers represent averages, and personal hurricane-damaged South; income fl uctuations may differ from these statistics, the — Over the past 12 months, 263,000 jobs have been overall trend is highly encouraging. As we approach the added to healthcare and 74,000 to social assistance second session of the 109th Congress in 2006, I will be sectors; working to ensure that tax laws and economic policies — The professional and business service sectors create a favorable climate for continued economic growth; experienced growth in architecture, engineering, computer specifi cally, laws and policies that encourage investment services and management and consulting; in business, saving and entrepreneurship. — An increase in durable goods distribution was It is good to know that the hard snows and cold of winter attributed to an increase in wholesale trade; always portend the new growth of spring! — Wood products, computers and electronics production — Mike Crapo is a U.S. senator from Idaho. Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Page 15A Commentary Reprinted from The Washington Times weekly edition

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50 years ago 138 years ago December 15, 1955 December 14, 1867 their education with the beautiful and useful art of drawing and painting and for young men to improve their business School board has three proposals for solving bldg. THE RAILROAD QUESTION. The 28th day of December capacity. For particulars, see handbills. needs will soon be at hand – the day set apart for the election of Following regular business at the Homedale school delegates who are to convene at Boise City on the 6th of SOCIAL BALL. We had the pleasure of attending a board meeting Monday night, the trustees went to the January following for the purpose of discussing the question Social Ball given at the Mechanics hall on Tuesday evening grade school grounds where various measurements were of building a railroad through Idaho Territory to connect last. A general invitation was extended and a large number taken for location of the proposed new building. It was at some point with that great commercial thoroughfare, were present, who appeared to enjoy themselves hugely. decided that if a new grade school building is constructed that, in two years hence, will have spanned the continent, There was good music, and the new Hall is certainly it should be located behind the other new grade school Andover which the greater portion of the immense and rich a splendid place in which to “twist your heel around.” building, and it would extend 20 feet on either side of the trade to and from. Asia and the East Indies must necessarily One of the best features of the arrangement was the present building. pass. This question is of vast importance to the prosperity magnifi cent supper prepared and eaten at the Idaho Hotel, The trustees instructed Charles Zollinger, school of Idaho. Such a road as the one proposed, intersecting the proprietors of which can’t be excelled in their line of superintendent, to send out information to the voters with with the passing down Snake River Valley, should, for the business. We return thanks for complimentary tickets. an inquiry as to their preference of the following three time being, engage the undivided attention of the people proposals: and their legislators. This road would bring us into direct LECTURER. Judge Watson, of Flint District, proposes One: A new eight classroom grade school situated at communication with the East and West, the advantages of to deliver a course of lectures during the Winter for the the grade school grounds; (2) add a music and agriculture which that would accrue to us cannot be overestimated. It intellectual entertainment of the citizens of Silver and annex and three class rooms to the high school; or (3) would bring us provisions, implements and machinery for vicinity. His fi rst lecture will probably occur sometime reorganize with Marsing and construct a central high working our mines at prices that we could then afford to pay; during the coming week at the Court House. Subject school. would do away with the exorbitant prices of every necessity – “The Great men of the Republic.” The Judge’s personal November bills in the amount of $2,921.73 were paid or luxury that we require; would bring us the mining acquaintance with many of the great lights of Lay, Webster from the general fund. The board reviewed the monthly experience and enterprise of the Pacifi c Coast, and invite the and Jackson’s time will enable him to do the subject ample reports submitted by Superintendent Zollinger and Clerk population and wealth of the Atlantic States, which, put in justice. O. D. Douglas. active operation here, would place Idaho immeasurably in Members present were Orville Soper, Albert Eidemiller, advance of any other mining country in the world. Among the TAXES COLLECTED. The Statesman says that the Allen George, Elmer Frank and Leslie Selders. projects spoken of, the one advocated by the leading journals amount of taxes collected in Ada county for the month of Oregon, for building a railroad from the Humboldt river of November would amount to fi fteen thousand dollars, Trojans fi ve beats Fruitland 53-51 for conference to Eugene City, thence to Portland, does not meet with the “being considerably more than has ever been collected win approbation of the people of Idaho Territory; because, aside in one month by any County in the Territory.” Now, Mr. The Homedale Trojans grabbed a 53-51 overtime victory from other considerations of importance, the route would Statesman, just hold up a little; for Old Man Springer from Fruitland Tuesday night in their Snake River Valley not touch the Territory at all – in fact, it would run but little collected eighteen thousand dollars during the month of “B” league conference opener. nearer to our mines than the main branch of the Central September, in Owyhee County, and don’t blow about it Leading 36-31 in the third quarter, Coach Deward Pacifi c. The route which is favored by most of the papers either. Bell’s quintet saw their lead melt in the fi nal frame as of Idaho connects with the Union Pacifi c at Bear River, and Fruitland tied the game on Smith’s set shot as the gun runs by way of City of Rocks, down Snake River Valley, up CHESS. As Chess seems to be the rage in Silver at sounded. Burnt River, and through the Counties of Baker, union and present and for the sake of a little sport, we are authorized Guards Vic Landa and Junior Uranga provided the Umatilla, in Oregon. Naturally, the Statesman and Democrat, by Mr. Hiram Gehr of this city to state that he will play Homedale victory in the overtime, Uranga pouring two being infl uenced by local interests, are of the opinion that this any one in Owyhee County the best six in eleven games fi eld goals through the net and Landa adding another. railroad should run through Boise City, but in our opinion of Chess for half a dozen bottles of champagne. Let some Groves and Eldred added a couple of goals for Fruitland local prejudices should be set aside and the general good the of our chess players take up with this proposition and beat but Uranga’s drive in the fi nal three seconds provided the Territory taken into consideration. Taking this view of the Mr. Gehr if they think they can do it. clincher. subject the route above described, connecting with the Union Pacifi c at Bear River, is not entirely free from objections. SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL. The ladies of Silver Before a charter can be obtained, we must enlist Government are getting up a Sunday School Festival to be held on Three act operetta slated at grade school in our feasible route that will promote the general interest of Christmas. There will be a Christmas Tree and a good time Wednesday Idaho Territory, as well as those of Oregon and Washington. is anticipated. We can enjoy the luxury of Yule logs, but A very special treat is in store for the audience attending We are at a loss to comprehend why the initial point of the mistletoe boughs are scarce. the annual Christmas program presented by the grade railroad under consideration should be at Bear River, east school this year. A three act operetta, “The Christmas of Salt Lake, crossing Snake River in order to run through EVERY TIME that Thos. Ewing & Co. make a big sale thieves: is being prepared to delight both the eye and Boise Valley, and recrossing the river to regain its proper of good they consider the printers in and send us a bottle ear. course, when nearly the same object can be attained with or two of something nice to take. They have made it rather Appearing in the musical offering are 120 singers from a saving of about 150 miles in the distance by starting at lively for us during the last two weeks. the third, fourth, fi fth and sixth grades. Leading roles have a point on the Central Pacifi c 100 miles west of Salt Lake been assigned to Norma Keck, Alan Ethington, Carol and in the vicinity of thousand Spring Valley or Humboldt PACIFIC RAILROAD. The great Summit tunnel is Cegnar, Mike Middleton, Anne Smith, Sharon Wilson, Wells. Commencing at the latter place, this route would cross now completed, the fi rst train having passed through Alma Shipley, Dale Smith, Melvin Simpson, Alfred in a northerly direction a low range of hills and somewhat on Saturday, Nov. 30; so that connection by rail is now Eiguren, and Carol Van Slyke. extended plateau, and follow a gradual descent down the established between Sacramento and the eastern slope There are solos, duets, dance routines, choruses and Bruneau to Snake River, thence passing down the river on of the Sierras. Twenty-four miles of the road are already beautiful costumes, not forgetting the comedy furnished the south side intersecting Burnt River at the same point completed on this side of the mountains, and it is expected by Kenny Brown, cast as a cute, but lazy and scared Negro as the proposed line from Bear River. The distance direct that the cars will be running to Crystal Peak, only seven boy named Pollypop. from the Humboldt Wells to Boise City is 165 miles and to miles from Hunter’s Station, by the fi rst of January. Only Silver City 100 miles. The nearest point from Boise City at about 500 miles will then remain to complete the Central Homedale locals which the route we have proposed would touch is 30 miles Pacifi c road to Salt Lake. Thus, the present termini of Mr. and Mrs. Phonse Babbitt spent Sunday visiting at and about the same distance from this place. the Pacifi c Railroad are about 1,000 miles apart, and as the Lester Ibbotson home, Nampa. Taking everything into consideration, we believe this there is quite a laudable strife existing between the two Mrs. Martha Hardy, Hawthorne, Nev., was operated on at to be the most feasible route and the one on which we Companies to obtain as much of the Government subsidy a Fallon, Nev., hospital December 7. She will be dismissed will be most likely to receive aid from Government. as possible, there is scarcely a doubt that in two years sometime next week. Betty Baker went to Hawthorne last More anon. hence the iron horse will be traversing the entire distance Thursday to care for the Hardy’s daughter Susie. from San Francisco to New York. Truly this is an age of Luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Eoff, Jr., and COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. Thos. H. Smith has started gigantic improvements. family Saturday were Mrs. Reed’s grandparents, Mr. and a Commercial College in the Oro Fino Hall. He teaches Mrs. Ralph Reed, New Plymouth. bookkeeping, commercial rules, forms, and calculations NEW STORE. Yesterday we noticed a large quantity Edgar Buzzell was rushed to the Caldwell Memorial with arithmetic, geography, grammar &c., and gives of goods being brought into town. We understand that hospital with a heart attack Monday morning. lessons in drawing in pencil, crayon and water colors. our townsman G. W. Grayson, Esq., has gone into Mrs. Toni Jackson and Mrs. Jerry Hargraves went Mr. Smith is an able teacher and a very clever gentleman. merchandising and will do business in the building shopping at Boise Monday. A rare opportunity is thus offered ladies for embellishing formerly occupied by Creed & Bro. Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Page 17A Public notices OWYHEE COUNTY in lawful money of the United Rose LLP, PO Box “S”, Ontario, Title Insurance Company C/ on the day you pay may be greater. COMMISSIONERS States, negotiable bank draft or OR 97914, (541) 889-5368. o Cal-western Reconveyance Hence, if you pay the amount MINUTES cashiers check. Payment may be A copy of the Summons and Corporation P.O. Box 22004 El shown above, an adjustment may NOVEMBER 28, 2005 made in person at the Irrigation Compliant can be obtained by Cajon Ca 92022-9004 (800)546- be necessary after we receive your Present were Commissioners District Offi ce or mailed to the contacting either the Clerk of 1531 Dated: October 26, 2005 check. For further information Tolmie, Reynolds, and Salove, District. the Court or the attorney for First American Title Insurance write or call the Successor Trustee Clerk Sherburn, Treasurer Dixie McDaniel, Secretary Plaintiff. Company Signature/By Kathleen at the address or telephone number Richards, Jim Desmond and PO Box 9 If you wish legal assistance, M. Mayerle, Asst. Sec. R- provided above. Basis of default: Fred Grant. Grand View, ID 83624 you should immediately retain 123269 failure to make payments when Amendments to the agenda: 12/7,14/05 an attorney to advise you in this 11/23,30;12/7,14/05 due. Please take notice that the Resolution, letter to local sage matter. Successor Trustee will sell at grouse working group, brief NOTICE OF IRRIGATION DATED this 15th day of NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S public auction to the highest bidder on water rights, correction to DISTRICT ASSESSMENT November, 2005. SALE for certifi ed funds or equivalent fi ndings, and Owyhee Watersheds DUE By: Gregory M. Culet Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho the property described above. Council. In compliance with Title 43, Honorable District Court Code 45-1506 Today’s date: The property address is identifi ed The Board signed a letter Section 707 of the Idaho State Code, Judge November 21, 2005 Sale date to comply with IC 60-113 but is of appointment to Board of as amended, each property owner Submitted by: and time (local time): March 29, not warranted to be correct. The Community Guardians for Cathy or interested party in title to land Cliff Bentz, ISB #3429 2006 at 11:00 AM Sale location: property’s legal description is: In Sherrow. located within the boundaries of the Of Attorneys for Plaintiff in the lobby of the Owyhee Township 3 North, Range 6 West, The Board discussed Pioneer Reynolds Irrigation District is hereby 12/14,21,28/05;1/4/06 County Courthouse, 20381 State Boise Meridian, Owyhee County, Title scanning the old deed notifi ed that the assessments of the Highway 78, Murphy, Idaho Idaho. Section 36: The North half and patent books in the Clerk’s District are now due and payable. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 83650 Property address: Rt 1, Box of the Northwest quarter, lying offi ce. The 2005 assessment will become SALE 1213B, Nelson Lane Homedale, East of the East right of way line The Board granted a cancellation delinquent if not paid by 5:00 P.M. LOAN NO. 0419323423 ID 83628 Successor Trustee: of the South Canal; Excepting of property tax on a hardship the 20th day of December, 2005. The T.S. NO. 1078640-09 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., therefrom the South half of the request. second half will become delinquent PARCEL NO. an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box South half of the Northeast quarter The Board approved a letter to if not paid by 5:00 P.M. the 20th RPA00100770120A 997 Bellevue, WA 98009-0997 of the Northwest quarter, and also the chairman of the Local Sage day of June, 2006. Payment may On February 28, 2006, at the (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust excepting therefrom the South Grouse Working Group be mailed to Reynolds Irrigation hour of 11:00am, of said day, information Original grantor: 30 feet of the North half of the The Board discussed the need District, PO Box 12, Melba, ID at In the Lobby of the Owyhee Launie T. Mashburn, an unmarried Southwest quarter of the Northeast for an amicus brief in the Lowry 83641; or arrangements may be County Courthouse, 20381 State man Original trustee: Pioneer quarter of the Northwest quarter, Water Rights case. made to hand deliver payment by Highway 78, Murphy, Id 83650, Title Company of Canyon County and also excepting therefrom The Board approved the minutes calling the District Treasurer at Murphy, Idaho, First American Original benefi ciary: Mortgage the East half of the North Three- from the last meeting. (208) 495-1219. Title Insurance Company, as Electronic Registration Systems, Quarters of the Northeast quarter The Board approved the request Brad Huff trustee, will sell at public auction, Inc. solely as nominee for Sierra of the Northwest quarter. The sale for retention of Vessel Funds Sec/Treas. to the highest bidder, for cash, Pacifi c Mortgage Company, Inc. is subject to conditions, rules and received from the Department of Reynolds Irrigation District cashier’s check drawn on a State Recording date: October 9, 2002 procedures as described at the Parks & Recreation. 12/14/05 or National Bank, a check drawn Recorder’s instrument number: sale and which can be reviewed The Board approved a by a State or Federal Credit 241246 County: Owyhee Sum at www.northwesttrustee. correction of special conditions PUBLIC HEARING Union, or a check drawn by a owing on the obligation: as of com. The sale is made without of the findings requested by BEFORE THE OWYHEE State or Federal Savings and Loan November 21, 2005: $165,498.59 representation, warranty or Marvin Wallin. COUNTY PLANNING AND Association, Savings Association, Because of interest, late charges, covenant of any kind.(TS# The Board adopted Resolution ZONING COMMISSION or Savings Bank, all payable at and other charges that may vary 7307.21769) 1002.49918-FEI 05-40 Extending Condolences to On January 4th, 2005 beginning the time of sale, the following from day to day, the amount due 12/7,14,21,28/05 Planning & Zoning Commissioner at 10:00AM the Owyhee described real property, situated Eugene Jayo’s family. County Planning and Zoning in the County of Owyhee, State of The Board approved assistance Commission will hear testimony Idaho, and described as follows, to to be given to Owyhee Watersheds in the Courthouse Annex at 17069 wit: Lot 12, block 77, the amended Council in trying to mediate the Basey Street in Murphy, Idaho on townsite plat of Homedale, situation between the Council the following matters at the times Owyhee County, Idaho, according WE MAKE A and its planners regarding the listed below. When hearings are to the offi cial plat thereof fi led Watershed Plan. fi nished the commission will take August 9, 1911 as Instrument The Board adjourned. up administrative matters No. 7284 on fi le in the offi ce of The complete minutes can be 3:00 BRENT & LISA MERRITT the recorder for Owyhee County, GREAT IMPRESSION viewed in the Clerk’s offi ce. have fi led an application to split Idaho. Commonly known as 113 s.s/Harold Tolmie 4 parcels that are approximately East Montana Avenue Homedale Attest s.s/Charlotte Sherburn fi ve acres in size from a 157 acre Id 83628. Said sale will be made 12/14/05 parcel to establish residential without covenant or warranty, use. Subject property is located express or implied, regarding title, NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT southwest of Marsing off of possession or encumbrances to DUE Pershall Road and Highway 95 satisfy the obligation secured by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in Section 8, Township 2 North, and pursuant to the power of sale that assessments levied by the Range 4 West, Boise, Meridian, conferred in the Deed of Trust Gem Irrigation District in 2005 Owyhee County executed by Walter Pearson and for 2006 by virtue of the public 12/14/05 Maria Pearson, Husband And notice given by the Bureau of Wife as Grantor, to Pioneer Title Reclamation under Owyhee SUMMONS Company Of Canyon County, Project contract requires that TO: FREDERICK E. as Trustee, for the benefit and payment is due in full before GORHAM; security of Mortgage Electronic water will be delivered. UNKNOWN HEIRS, Registration Systems, Inc. as This assessment will become DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS Benefi ciary, recorded February delinquent and subject to a OR ASSIGNS; 05, 2004, as Instrument No. penalty and interest unless paid HORACE H. SHELDON; 246660, Mortgage records of You’ll be impressed by before 5:00 p.m., December 20, UNKNOWN HEIRS, Owyhee County, Idaho. THE 2005, provided that one-half of DEVISES, SUCCESSORS OR ABOVE GRANTORS ARE the quality of our work said assessment may be paid on ASSIGNS; NAMED TO COMPLY WITH or before December 20, 2005 and And SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO and our personalized service the remainder on or before March UNKNOWN OWNERS. CODE. NO REPRESENTATION 15, 2006, or the delivery of said You have been sued by Lillian IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, water will be withheld. Sue Nouque, Successor Trustee OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY We’re a multi-faceted print shop providing complete Payment of said assessment of the Nouque Family Trust u/t/d RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS services from graphic design and typesetting through may be made to the Gem Irrigation August 20, 2002, Plaintiff in the OBLIGATION. The default for District, in the City of Homedale, District Court in and for Owyhee which this sale is to be made printing and binding, so no part of your job ever leaves County of Owyhee, Idaho, during County, Idaho, Case No. CV-05- is: Failure to pay the monthly our hands. offi ce hours of any business day 05269. payment due July 1, 2005 of or mailed. The nature of the claim against principal, interest and impounds We offer consistent results at competitive prices. Connie Chadez you is an action to Quiet Title to and subsequent installments due Secretary/Treasurer certain real property located in thereafter; plus late charges; Gem Irrigation District Owyhee County, Idaho. together with all subsequent sums 337-4866 12/14/05 Any time after 20 days advanced by benefi ciary pursuant following the last publication of to the terms and conditions of All types of web and commercial printing NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT this Summons, the Court may said deed of trust. The estimated DUE enter a judgment against you balance owing as of this date on NOTICE IS HEREBY without further notice, unless the obligation secured by said deed GIVEN THAT ACCORDING prior to that time you have fi led of trust is $62,491.95, including TO SECTION 43-707, IDAHO a written response in the proper interest, costs and expenses CODE, assessments for the form, including the Case No., actually incurred in enforcing Grand View Irrigation District and paid any required fi ling fee to the obligation thereunder or in 2005, Irrigation season are due the Clerk of the Court at PO Box this sale, and trustee’s fees and/ Owyhee Publishing and payable and will become 128, Murphy, ID 83650, (208) or reasonable attorney’s fees as delinquent at fi ve o’clock p.m. 495-2421 and served a copy of authorized in the promissory note P.O. BOX 217 HOMEDALE, ID 83628 on the twenty day of December your response on the Plaintiff’s secured by the aforementioned 2005, Payment must be made attorney, Cliff Bentz, at Yturri Deed of Trust. First American

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Owyhee County  Public  Church Di rec to ry  notices

Assembly of God Our Lady of the Valley NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S INC., As Beneficiary, dated Crossroads SALE 2/22/2000, recorded 4/3/2000, as Church Assembly of God Catholic Church LOAN NO.: 8000559677 Instrument No. 231921, records 1122 W. Linden St., Caldwell Homedale Wilder T.S. NO.: F-41797-ID-DL of Owyhee County, Idaho. Please 15 West Montana, 337-4458 459-3653 On 4/3/2006 at 11:00 AM Note: The above Grantors are Hwy 19 & 95, 482-7644 Mass: Pastor George Greenwood Sunday School 10am (recognized local time), in the named to comply with section Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 11am lobby of the Owyhee County 45-1506(4)(A), Idaho Code Sunday 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy No representation is made that Sunday Evening Service 6:00pm Wed. Bible Study 7pm Spanish Mass: Sunday Noon 78, Murphy, ID 83650. In the they are, or are not, presently Wed. Bible Study 7:00pm County of Owyhee, State of Idaho, responsible for this obligation FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE set forth herein. The Default for Friends Community Church of Jesus Christ of COMPANY, as successor Trustee which this sale is to be made on behalf of WASHINGTON is the failure to pay when due, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Latter Day Saints MUTUAL BANK, FA will set under Deed of rust and Note dated Homedale Homedale Homedale at public auction, to the highest 2/22/2000. The monthly, and all 337-4248 or 454-1528 301 W. Montana, 337-3464 708 West Idaho Ave 337-4112 bidder, for cash, in lawful subsequent payments until the SE corner Idaho and West 7th Pastor: John Beck Bishop Alan McRae money of the United States, date of sale or reinstatement. The Sunday School: 9:00 to 9:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Bishop Dwayne Fisher all payable at the time of sale, principal balance owing as of this Services: 10:00 am Worship Services: 10:45 Sunday 1st Ward 9am the following described real date on the obligation secured by Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7 to 8:30 pm Wednesday CLC: 3:15 Sunday 2nd Ward 12:30pm property, situated in the County said Deed of trust is $45,430.71, of Owyhee, State of Idaho, and plus accrued interest at the rate described as follows: LOT 12 of 8% per annum from 1/1/2005. Homedale Baptist Wilder Church of God Mountain View OF BLOCK 3 OF BIG SKY All delinquent amounts are now ESTATES NO 1 TO THE CITY due, together with accruing late Church Wilder Church of the Nazarene OF HOMEDALE OWYHEE charges, and interest, unpaid Homedale 205 A St. E, 482-7839 26515 Ustick Road, Wilder COUNTY IDAHO ACCORDING and accruing taxes, assessments, 337-3151 212 S. 1st W. Pastor Ray Gerthung TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, Sunday School 9:30 Sunday School 10am & 11am Sunday School 9:45am THEREOF ON FILE AND OF and any amounts advanced to Worship 10:30 Sunday Evening 7pm Sunday Service 11am RECORD IN THE OFFICE protect the security associated Sunday Eve. 6:00pm Adult & Youth Bible Class: Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday Evening 7pm Bible Based Recovery: Friday 7:00 pm OF THE RECORDER FOR with this foreclosure and that the Pastor James Huls Wed. Eve. 7:00pm OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO benefi ciary elects to sell or cause The Trustee has no knowledge of the trust property to be sold to a more particular description of satisfy said obligation. If the Iglesia Evangelica the above referenced real property, Trustee is unable to convey title Wilder Marsing Church of Christ but for purposes of compliance for any reason, the successful Marsing with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy MARSING APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY 317 3rd st., 932 Franklin, Marsing the Trustee has been informed shall be the return of monies paid Asamblea Apostolica de Marsing Pastor Ramiro Reyes that the address of 515 WHITE to the Trustee, and the successful 221 W. Main • Marsing, Idaho 10 am Sunday School Minister Gib Nelson CLOUD PLACE, HOMEDALE, bidder shall have no further Pastor Ricardo Rodriguez 11 am Service Sunday Bible Study 10am ID 83628. is sometimes associated recourse. Dated: December 01, 896-5552 or 371-3516 482-7484 Sunday Worship 11am with said real property. Said sale 2005 By: FIDELITY NATIONAL Sunday School 1:30 pm • Sunday Service 3 pm Bilingual Thursday Service 7 pm • (Bilingual Services/Español) will be made without covenant TITLE COMPANY, as successor or warranty regarding title, Trustee By: Quality Loan Service possession or encumbrances to Corp., as agent for successor Bible Missionary satisfy the obligation secured by Trustee 319 Elm Street, 2nd Christian Church Church Assembly of God Church and pursuant to the power of sale Floor San Diego, CA 92101- conferred in the Deed of Trust 3006 (619) 645-7711 For Sale Homedale Homedale Marsing executed by: DIANE M. PURI information call: 916387-7728 110 W. Montana, 337-3626 West Idaho, 337-4437 139 Kerry, 896-4294 AND HAROLD D. PURI. WIFE or logon to: www.calpostcom Pastors Maurice Jones & Duane Crist Pastor Paul Miller Pastor Rick Sherrow AND HUSBAND, As grantors, Carmen Herrera, Asst. Trustee Sunday Morning Wor ship 11am Sunday School 10am Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am & 6 pm To: TRANSCONTINENTAL, Sale Offi cer ASAP 737207 Church school 9:45 Worship 11am for the benefit and security of 12/14,21,28/05;1/4/06 Sunday Evening 7pm MAIN STREAM FUNDING,

Lizard Butte Baptist Church Nazarene Church Trinity Holiness Church Marsing Homedale Does your business use mailings to reach Pastor Dave London Marsing 119 N. Main 116 4th Ave. W., 587-4866 Pastor Bill O'Connor Pastor Samuel Page Homedale, Marsing, Wilder, Adrian, Sunday worship 11am-12pm 896-4184 337-5021 Behind Mr. B's Market Jordan Valley and the surrounding areas? Sunday school 10 am-10:55am Sunday School 10am Worship Services - Sunday 11am and 6pm Sunday evening 6pm-7pm Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday School - 9:45am Wednesday evening 6pm-7pm Sunday Evening 7pm Mid Week TLC Groups Every 3rd Sat. family video at 6 pm Thursday Evening 7:30pm 23¢

Church of Jesus Christ of Vision Bible Church Latter Day Saints To get the same coverage as The Owyhee Avalanche Marsing United Methodist Church and Owyhee Wrap-Up with a postcard mailing, Marsing 221 West Main Marsing, Idaho Wilder you would pay 215 3rd Ave. West, 896-4151 208-896-5407 Corner of 4th St. & B Ave. Bishop Streibel Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 880-8751 Sunday 1st Ward 9am Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Pastor Carolyn Bowers over $1700.00 Sunday 2nd Ward 12:30pm Youth Meeting Wed. 7:00 p.m. Sunday Services 9:30am plus printing costs Primary 11am

Calvary Holiness Church Seventh Day First Wilder Adventist Presbyterian Church Corner of 3rd St. & B Ave., • 761-7843 Homedale A Display Ad in the Owyhee Avalanche and Homedale Pastor Matthew Hunt 16613 Garnet Rd., 320 N. 6th W., 337-3060 Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 880-4685 or 453-9289 Owyhee Wrap-Up this size would cost Pastor Marianne Paul Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Pastor Allan Payne Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am only $57.75. Sunday School 11am Wednesday Evening: 7:00 p.m. Worship 11am Food Pantry Open Fridays 2-4 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Mtg. 7:30 A Savings of $1667.25 Iglesia Bautista Knight Community Church Palabra de Esperanza ATTEND THE Grand View Homedale Pastor Paul H. Ryan • 834-2639 CHURCH OF Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Next time you need to get the word out Worship Service 10:45 a.m. 711 W. Idaho, 463-9569 YOUR CHOICE Adult Bible Study: Wednesday, 7 p.m. about your products or services, Pastor Jose Diaz Knight's Neighborhood: Servicios: Los Domingos 11:00 am (Youth Activity Group) Friday 5-6:30 pm give us a call! 337-4681 Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Page 19A

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT HELP WANTED HELP WANTED SERVICES Note Buyer if you are receiving Homedale 1 bdrm MH $250 Idaho Sporting Clays taking Patient Account Sewing by Dorothy Quick, payments for a real estate contract Marsing. 896-4412 mo. + $100 dep. 337-3029 applications for weekend help. Representative. Filing, answer I will buy your payments for a 4 bdrm 2 bath split level w/2 multi phone lines, scheduled Money to Loan! TITLE LOANS. lump sum. Mike Vance 1-866- 250-8982 Loans on Cars, Trucks, Boats, kitchens, 2 families ok, $850 mo. In-home care provider needed pt appointments, and collect 389-9200 + $500 dep. 573-1704 pmts at time of service. 10-Key, ATVs, Equipment & More! We for 14 yr. old boy in Wilder. M- offer local service! 800-410- Market Road Mini Storage, F noon-6pm. Req’d minimum 3 computer and basic bookkeeping Bruneau 0122. 5x8 storage unit, call after 6pm months experience working with knowledge a must. Medical • 320+/- ac. w/ 215+/- ac. 337-4704 offi ce exp preferred. Bilingual M&S Repairs & Remodels. wet. Reduced to $285,000 2 bdrm MH for rent in country, a child w/special needs. 466- (English/Spanish) abilities reqd. All types of remodeling & Grand View close to town, no large dogs, 3196 Must be able to work evening/ construction, plumbing, fencing, • 1,280+/-ac. Farm. 2 homes & $340 mo. + $200 dep. Avail Therapist PT Provide individual weekend. Send resume or apply roofi ng & add-ons. New homes storage bldg. $1,824,000 12/16. 989-3954 call after 4pm. and group therapy for batterers at: Terry Reilly Health Services- & older homes. Call 337-5041 program. Must have BSW for estimate. Melba (2) 2 bdrm apartments in Nampa Clinic- Attn: Ofc. Mgr, Homedale, includes W/S/T $475 or LPC credential and strong 211 16th Ave. N, POB 9, Nampa, Dump Truck & Back hoe service, • Snake River + Mountain land ditch cleaning & demolition. Call 3,100 +/- deeded plus BLM & & $425 mo. + $300 dep. Avail. interest in working with this ID, 83653. EOE Jan. 1st 573-1704 population. Bilingual abilities Patient Care Coordinator. FT Steve at 465-7708 or 371-4285. State. rated at 500 AU's $3,000,000 Best price for on-site computer • Snake River 100+/- ac Home/ Large 2 bdrm 1 bth detached (English/Spanish) preferred. in a demanding family practice Shop/Corrals $1,000,000 garage on lrg lot, 119 N. 1st St., setting. Coordinates services cleaning and repair. Call Tom or Experience not required. Will Colette at 899-9419 or 896-4676, UNDER CONTRACT - PENDING shown by appt. Discounts for train the right individual. Send between clinician, patient, • Snake River 270 +/- ac $1,000,000 handyman. $550 mo + $500 dep. community providers. Extensive Technical Computer. UNDER CONTRACT - PENDING resume and cover letter to: Tim’s Small Engine Repair: 573-1704 Program Dir., SANE Solutions, phone work. Must have exc • Snake River 370 +/- ac Home 2 bdrm 1 bth house in Homedale, comm and customer svc skills, Complete servicing & repair $2,000,000 408 Allumbaugh, Boise, ID available on lawnmowers, tillers, UNDER CONTRACT - PENDING 700 S First St. W., $600 mo + be detail-oriented & able to $200 dep. Shown by appt. 861- 83704. EOE. multitask. Requires LPN or MA wheel-line motors, motorcycles, Marsing 3516 LPN/MA FT Requires LPN or cert with min 1 yr back offi ce ATVs, all 2 & 4 cycle power • Snake River Ranch, 78 +/- ac. 10x10 available now, Marsing MA cert, 1-yr medical offi ce exp. Prefer bilingual (Spanish/ equipment. Karcher pressure Canyon County side $946,800 exp. Apply at or send resume washer factory authorized repair SOLD Storage 343-9855 or 867-2466 English). Send resume to or to: Terry Reilly Health Services- apply at: Terry Reilly Health center. 30916 Peckham Rd., 5 • Snake River Farm 100 +/- Acres miles west of Wilder. 482-7461 $700,000 SOLD -Homedale Clinic, 108 E. Idaho, Services--Nampa Clinic, Attn: Homedale, ID 83628. EOE. Nursing Mgr, 211 16th Ave N, Murphy LPN to work in a busy family POB 9, Nampa, ID 83653. EOE VEHICLES • Alfalfa farm. Mostly pivots. 2 nice FOR SALE Christmas Trees, 3 varieties, practice setting. Prefer 1-yr Owyhee County has an opening New 250cc 4-wheeler, auto trans, homes -- nice buildings. Fronts public liquid cooled engine, 6-month lands $2,600,000 freshly cut, 6-7 feet @ corner medical offi ce exp. Bilingual for a part-time court clerk in the UNDER CONTRACT - CONTINGENT of Allendale & Hwy 19, Wilder skills (English/Spanish) Homedale Magistrate Court. warranty $2800. 482-7461 Christmas Specials!! 2005 Homedale Leaf Produce 482-7776. preferred. $500 SIGN ON Applicant must have strong Cars, boats, trucks, horses. Ask computer skills, and be very ATV’s New 50cc, 110cc, 150cc, • Snake River 94+/- Acres 1.25 +/- BONUS. Send resume to or 250cc. Great prices. Call for miles river for Chuck. 896-5853 apply at: Terry Reilly Health detail oriented. This position will UNDER CONTRACT - CONTINGENT Used tractor parts 100’s of be approximately 10 hours per details. DL#3024 208-896-5720 Services--Nampa Clinic, Attn: week. Salary will start at $9.14 River Front salvaged farm tractors and Nursing Manager, 211 16th Ave. combines. Nampa Tractor per hour. Applications can be WANTED We have buyer for river front land. N, POB 9, Nampa, ID 83653. picked up at the Courts at City Wanted: Flat ½ to 1 acre near Please call to sell. Salvage, 9055 Hwy 20, Nampa, EOE. ID 83687 (208) 467-4430 Hall in Homedale, or in the Hwy 95, either Homedale or OTHERS... CALL FOR Roll ends: Great for packing Psychosocial Rehab Specialist Clerk’s offi ce at the courthouse Wilder in county or near Hwy material, building fi res, lining needed in Marsing. Degree in Murphy. All applications must 19 Homedale side. Call 775-813- FREE CATALOG birdcages or for your kids required. Teach skills to be returned by December 16th at 4799 or 208-337-3744 to doodle on. The Owyhee individual with mental health 5:00 P.M. Background checks Avalanche, Homedale needs. PT, 5-7 hrs/day. $12/hr. will be done on all applicants. NOTICE Bedroom set 7-piece cherry set. Submit resume to: Advocates Owyhee County is an equal Homedale American Legion Brand new in box. List $2450. for Inclusion, 958 Corporate Ln, opportunity employer. & Auxiliary Annual Christmas Must sell $499. 208-888-1464 Nampa, ID 83651, or fax to 467- Part-time help wanted. Light Dinner, turkey, ham & all the th www.knipeland.com Bed-queen pillowtop mattress 7526 carpentry work, no heavy lifting, trimmings, Sat., Dec. 17 from CALL: 208/345-3163 set. Brand new, still in plastic. pay DOE. Call Corky 896-5980 4pm to 7pm. Public invited, no Must sell $139. 208-921-6643 JW Sharpening Service charge. King-sized pillowtop mattress Now Open!!! 3 Ladies Books set. New, in bag, with warranty. Small Engine Repair & Crafts. Come and see all the Subscribe Today! Must sell $199. 208-921-6643 208-337-3556 LOST wonderful holiday baskets and Cherry Sleigh bed. Solid wood. Pickup Stations: Lost dog: Male German gift ideas. Also taking craft The Marsing: Harvey’s Auto Center Shorthair w/collar, lost around consignments. Inquire in store @ New in box. Value $899. Sacrifi ce Wilder: Wilder Building Center $249. 208-888-1464 to Wilder Pioneer. 337-3820 or 337-5198 14 W. Idaho Avenue, Homedale, Owyhee Avalanche J.W. SHARPENING John Hwy 26531 BELLA VISTA DR. Deere Idaho.

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John Morrell $ 09 John Morrell $ 99 All Varieties ¢ Cello Wrapped ¢ Ham Shanks 1 lb. Cocktail Smokies 1 ea. Apples 79 lb. Lettuce 79 ea. John Morrell $ 29 Market Pack $ 59 2 lb. $ 69 ¢ Ham Butts 1 lb. Pork Sausage 1 lb. Baby Carrots 1 ea. Red Potatoes 39 lb. Western Family 8 oz. ¢ Market Pack $ 89 ¢ ¢ Cream Cheese 69 ea. Bacon 1 lb. Celery, bunched 79 ea. Avocados 89 ea. Darigold 1/2 Gallon Pepsi Cola Western Family Miller Lite Egg Nog Products Stufng Mix $ 99 $ ¢ $ 49 for 2 ea. 3 10 89 ea. 16 ea. Quart $1.69 12pk 12 oz. Cans 6 oz. 30pk 12oz Cans Nabisco 16 oz. $ 2 Liter Bottle $ 19 8 oz. $ 09 12pk 12oz Bottles $ 99 Ritz Crackers 2 for5 Pepsi Cola Products 1 ea. Cool Whip 1 ea. Henry Weinhards 8 ea. Western Family Folgers Nestle Gold Medal Apple Juice & Cider $ Classic Roast Coffee Baking Chips $ Flour $ for $ 99ea. for for 128 oz. 2 5 39 oz. 4 11-12 oz. 2 4 10 lb. 2 5 Western Family Western Family Darigold Western Family Corn-Rice-Wheat $ 29 Brown & Powdered $ 09 Sour Cream $ 49 Light Amber Walnuts$ 29 ea. ea. ea. ea. Squares Cereal 15-16 oz.2 Sugar 32 oz. 1 Pint 1 16 oz. 3 Planters Western Family Darigold Eagle Brand Cashews & Peanuts $ $ 99 Whipping Cream ¢ $ for Sugar ea. ea. Milk for Assorted 2 5 10 lb. 2 1/2 Pint 89 14 oz. 2 4 Solo Western Family Tostitos Lay’s $ 89 ¢ $ Cups & Bowls ea. Refried Beans ea. Tortilla Chips for$ Potato Chips for 22-50 ct. 1 16 oz. 59 12-13.5 oz. 2 6 11-11.5 oz. 3 5 Western Family Dinty Moore SRM Baking Special Enter to Win Basic Chunk $ 49 Beef Stew ¢ Western Family 7 ea. 99ea. Bread & Wheat Flour Snake River Mart Dog Food 37.5 lb. 15 oz. Christmas Drawing Hot Pockets & Sara Lee Pumpkin, $ 99 1 Boy Gift & Lean Pockets Cherry & Apple Pies $ $ 29 for ea. 8-9 oz. 2 ea. 37 oz. 2 7 2 1 Girl Gift 25 lb. 12 years & under HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Marsing, Idaho WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTED ERRORS • PRICES EFFECTIVE 12/14/05 thru 12/20/05