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VOL. 28, NO. 9 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 Dairies’ Bids soar at silver anniversary auction BLM decision could help angers preserve BOCC roads Contracted truckers who haul again manure over Homedale roads for two large dairy operations will Offi cials: lighten their loads and take their foot off the gas. Coordination not DeRuyter Dairy manager Ge- rard Lutner and Nederend boss followed in recent Michael Ball told The Owyhee plan releases Avalanche that Homedale High- way District commissioners asked Sweet treats help County commissioners aren’t them to take the action on a vol- happy that the Bureau of Land untary basis. light Bruneau Management released the draft “It seems that they’re wanting streets Wilderness and Wild and Scenic to work with us,” Homedale High- River Management Plan for way Sub-district 2 Director John Above: Auction helper Matt comment without keeping them Demshar said. “Hopefully they’ll Tindall (left) holds up a tray in the loop. help us out a little bit.” of chocolate-covered cherries The plan was mandated under Lutner said that DeRuyter as spotter Kevin Seward the Owyhee Initiative portion trucks currently aren’t on the dis- looks for prospective buyers of the Omnibus Public Lands trict’s roads, but are hauling silage and auctioneer Kyle Colyer Management Act of 2009. between the dairy’s fi elds. announces the bidding. Left: The Board of County The highway district considered A toddler keeps his eyes on Commissioners says its applying load and speed restric- the action. For more on the coordination status with the BLM auction, see Page 11. –– See Roads, page 5 –– See BOCC, page 5 Red tag means stop Homedale tackles problem of construction without permits Facing a trend of non-permitted residential and a construction project. commercial development, the City of Homedale is The council meets at 6 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, considering a punitive clause for its building fees. 31 W. Wyoming Ave. City councilmen could see a proposed resolution In recent weeks, city building inspector Steve as early as their next meeting that would create a Pierson has issued stop orders on at least three Homedale building offi cial Steve Pierson recently posted this tag in penalty four times the amount of a building fee if a the window of a business on East Idaho Avenue. developer fails to obtain a permit before beginning –– See Permits, back page

Subscribe today Library news 4, 10 Sports 12-17 Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered Death notices 6Commentary 18-19 IInsidenside directly to you each Wednesday Calendar 7Looking Back 20 Only $31.80 in Owyhee County HMS captures Call 337-4681 Then and Now 7Legals 21-22 Academic Bowl Water report 9Classifi eds 22-23 Page 8 Page 2 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Homedale pair avoids prison in drug raid case Thomas J. Ryan. Probation and The sentences came nearly a community year after local, state and federal law enforcement authorities service ordered raided the rental home shared by White and Donnell at 9 E. Two Homedale residents Owyhee Ave., on Feb. 29. Police arrested after a raid on their offi cers from Homedale, Parma home nearly a year ago have been and Wilder and sheriff’s deputies sentenced. from Owyhee County executed Judy Ann Donnell, 58, and a search warrant after the Idaho Tony Raymond White, 42, State Police and Federal Postal received the same sentences in Inspector received a tip about a their appearances before different potential drug shipment to the Homedale High School freshman Megan Aman, white top, far left, performs with the All-Northwest Wind Third District judges Feb. 14. address. Symphony on Feb. 17 in Portland. Photo by Howard Rockwin, Musical Memories Photography After guilty pleas to a Donnell and White originally felony charge of possession of were charged with felonies a controlled substance, both including drug trafficking defendants must serve 180 days in heroin and trafficking HHS percussionist performs discretionary time and put in 100 in methamphetamine or hours community service. They amphetamine by manufacture. also must pay $415 in fi nes and Misdemeanor possession charges at All-Northwest festival fees and $200 in restitution, and also were originally levied at the Adsit.” they will be placed on two years’ time of their arrest. Freshman one of 35 valley The compositions the Wind supervised probation. Owyhee County Prosecutor musicians in Portland Symphony presented included the Judget Molly J. Huskey Douglas D. Emery dropped the “Star Spangled Banner,” “Barnum sentenced Donnell, while White two traffi cking felonies against A Homedale High School Wyoming, Montana and Alaska. and Bailey’s Favorite” by Karl appeared in the courtroom of each defendant in March. freshman was the only Southwest Aman was part of a 75-person King, “Rest” by Frank Ticheli, Idaho musician to perform in the band that performed six musical “A Movement for Rosa” by Mark All-Northwest Wind Symphony pieces under the direction of Camphouse, “Undertow” by John recently in Portland. conductor Glen Adsit. Adsit is the Mackey, and “Galop” by Dmitri Drunk drivers And once she got there, Megan director of bands and associate Shostakovich. Aman did more than she ever director of Instrumental Studies Overall, the All-Northwest expected. at the prestigious Hartt School festival featured 35 Treasure receive sentences The 14-year-old daughter of at the University of Hartford in Valley musicians. Only a handful, including Aman, were from small Two Elmore County men re- pay fi nes and fee totaling $750. Rob and Bridget Aman, attended Connecticut. schools in the Class 3A to Class cently were sentenced for mis- Doty also paid $101 for the the Presidents’ Day honor music There were 291 applicants 1A range. demeanor driving under the in- infraction of driving on an expired event at the Oregon Convention from the six states for the Wind Aman and the other musicians fl uence convictions in Owyhee license. Center as a percussionist. Symphony. More than 5,200 selected to the All-Northwest County. Grober handed down a similar When another percussionist musicians applied for the All- ensemble went through intensive Mountain Home resident Wal- sentence to King Hill’s Frank didn’t make the National Northwest weekend. rehearsals before the gala ter Jay Doty, whose birth year is Illingworth Sykes on Jan. 28 in Association of Music Educators “Students submit recorded performances on Feb. 17. 1960, was ordered to nine days of Murphy. Northwest Division-sponsored auditions, and competition is After submitting an audition house arrest at his Jan. 28 sentenc- The judge suspended Sykes’ show, Aman was pressed into keen, resulting in a gathering tape, Aman went through ing before Magistrate Judge Dan driving privileges for six months duty on fi ve different instruments, of some our best, brightest screenings in Idaho and at the C. Grober in Murphy. and ordered 18 months’ probation. including the vibraphone on and most talented students,” Northwest level. Doty received credit for the one Grober also suspended 178 days which she had a solo despite NAfME Northwest honor groups According to David Smyth, one day in jail he served after Owyhee of a 180-day jail term. having no extensive practice. student events coordinator Bruce of the Idaho judges, the screeners County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Sykes received credit for the Other instruments Aman played Gutgesell said. listened to the auditions with no Snyder arrested him on Oct. 13. two days he spent in the Murphy included the xylophone, bells, Aman was one of only seven knowledge of who the musicians Grober suspended 170 days of a jail after Sheriff’s Deputy Mat- marimba and tom-toms. Idahoans selected for the Wind were. six-month jail term and also or- thew Schwartz arrested him on The Wind Symphony performed Symphony, which Gutgesell Smyth, who is involved with dered him to serve 12 months and Nov. 18. Feb. 17 as part of the festival’s said was added this year to give Instrumental Concert Program musicians from smaller schools a the music program at Boise before about 1,000 people. chance to shine. High School, did say selection The All-Northwest Band and “Personally, I can’t imagine to the All-Northwest group is a Choir event involved nearly 1,100 it not becoming a permanent “signifi cant accomplishment.” of the best high school musicians fixture,” he said. “The group from Idaho, Washington, Oregon, sounded awesome, led by Glen — JPB

7 RIVERS LIVESTOCK COMMISSION LIVESTOCK SALE FEEDER SPECIALS -ARCHs.//. To Consign or for Details, call (208) 365-4401 check our website for details on upcoming sales. www.7riverslivestock.com Email: 7rivers@qwestoffice.net 1611 W. Salesyard Road, Emmett Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 3 Homedale eighth-graders get HPD seeks public’s help inside look at engineering Students lay out roads and other aspects for city The only way that Ambyr VanWinkle and Vany Mata could more alike would be if they were twins. The 14-year-old Homedale Middle School eighth-graders were born 30 minutes apart on the same day in 1998. They both are involved with their school’s Homedale Middle School students Ambyr VanWinkle and Vany Mata athletic teams and both wear stand next to the whiteboard on which participants mocked up a city’s glasses (although Ambyr recently layout. Photo courtesy ITD took steps to ditch spectacles). On Thursday, they represented become a biomedical engineer. and zoo. HMS at Engineering Girls Day The girls were pleasantly “Roads and bridges were used at the Idaho Transportation surprised when they arrived at to connect them all,” Hollinshead Department headquarters in the ITD event. There was much said. Boise. The girls were among 19 to learn and see, and it wasn’t at The experience with students from across the state who all as boring as expected. engineering roads gave Ambyr were selected after submitting And they got to design a city new perspective on the way home. Police trying to ID subjects in Paul’s incident with, of course, one of the biggest She sees roadways as more than essays. The Homedale Police Department would like the public’s help in shopping malls ever conceived. stretches of pavement now. Vany, the daughter of Alma identifying these three subjects who are believed to have been involved “I think it’s because there were “Driving back, I saw it all and Jesus Mata, saw the event in an incident at Paul’s Market on East Wyoming Avenue on Jan. 19. a bunch of eighth-grade girls differently, the aspect of the road as an opportunity to learn a little No other details are available about the case. Anyone with information designing it,” Ambyr said. design and how to maintain and bit about her dad’s professional or if anyone recognizes any of the people in security footage is asked The girls learned all the keep the road looking good,” world and how blueprints and to call HPD at (208) 337-4642. sketches become structures. factors that go into designing a she said. “Since I was little, my dad has city, including all the different Vany’s outlook also changed worked in construction,” she said. engineering components that after her fi eld trip. “It’s really inspiring and creative building the components of a “I never thought that I would how you can turn something so city entails, ITD spokesman Reed have a career in it, and now I want small into something so big and Hollinshead said. to get involved more and make it a help other people.” The attendees came up with career,” she said, adding that civil The daughter of HMS principal ideas for power generation, engineering appeals to her. Amy Winters and Parma resident residential areas, police and fi re She also encourages more Joseph VanWinkle, Ambyr saw services, an airport, schools, a car people — especially girls — to the engineering day experience dealership and “ample” leisure get involved with learning about as a way to bolster her resume options such as the mall, fast food engineering. for college. She has designs to restaurants, a park, boat launch — JPB Homedale trucker killed in Louisiana loading accident A Homedale truck driver died last Wednesday Higginson died sometime around 4:40 p.m. as he was while loading steel in Louisiana. helping load round steel components used in oil and Bobby Wayne Higginson, 59, was killed when natural gas exploration projects. One of the pieces of he fell off a fl atbed trailer and a large piece of steel steel became dislodged, and Higginson fell. rolled over him. The accident took place at Cactus Wellhead in According to Bossier City, La.-area media reports, Bossier City, La.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 5 HSD offi cials keep eyes on funding legislation Cunningham distribution were defeated.” members) believe very strongly District’s fund balance could dip Now, the Senate Education that the money should be left in qualifi es for below $1 million by summer Committee has forwarded SB education,” Sauer said. 1091 and SB 1092, which would Another factor in state funding Franciscan The Homedale School District’s requirements and more science and reinstate the online education and is support units based on Average fund balance could shrink by at math emphasis last spring, districts math and science requirements Daily Attendance. Dean’s List least $300,000 by the end of the built their 2012-13 budgets with nullifi ed in November. “We look pretty close to where school year. the anticipated state revenue to Another piece of the puzzle is we were last year,” Sauer said. The Cunningham tradition lives Superintendent Rob Sauer said carry out those laws in mind. the $34 million for which Gov. C. Even with the status quo, the at Franciscan University. that state legislation currently However, when Props 1, 2 and L. “Butch” Otter’s Education Task district’s fund balance could dip Caleb Cunningham, whose under consideration in Boise 3 went down during the general Force will make recommendations. below $1 million by year’s end. brother and sister also attended the could help the district’s bottom election, the districts were left with Some of the money could be used Still, there occasionally are school in Steubenville, Ohio, has line, but not all the questions will allocated money that didn’t exist. to fund teachers’ professional rumblings that legislators will pull earned a spot on the Dean’s List. be answered by the time the 2013 “Currently, with the propositions development and implementation back on how much money they The son of Ron and Nancy Legislature adjourns. being defeated in November, we’re of new common core standards, allocate for each support unit. Cunningham of Jordan Valley is a Part of the issue stems from the looking at about $220,000 less if but Sauer said the funding won’t “At some point, we’re going freshman in General Studies. defeat of the three propositions on the Legislature doesn’t take action,” be available this year. to have to fi nd a way to replace Caleb’s sister, Andrea, and November’s ballot. Sauer said. “The Legislature can’t The money staying earmarked the funding we’ve lost and will brother, Sean, are previous Dean’s After lawmakers passed bills distribute the money because for education isn’t a given. continue to lose,” Sauer said. List honorees at Franciscan establishing online education the propositions to authorize “(Education committee — JPB University. From page 1 √ BOCC: Commissioners vent in letter BLM sets comment deadline requires communication between come back to (them),” Chandler draft environmental assessment the county government and the said. for Group 1 of the grazing permit for draft wilderness plan federal agency in accordance She also admitted that it’s renewals, which was released address all six areas, as well as the with the Federal Land Policy and possible changes could be made in earlier this year. Public has until 16 WSR segments located almost Management Act of 1976. the middle of a grazing year and When asked about the letter, April 30 to respond entirely within the wilderness The draft plan was released cattle would have to be pulled off Chandler said, “I’ll give it areas. There are 518,000 acres of late Friday afternoon, but the if standards aren’t met by August full consideration as we do all The Bureau of Land wilderness and about 325 miles of commissioners didn’t learn of of a given year. BLM offi cials protests.” Management (BLM) Boise and Wild and Scenic Rivers. it until Monday morning, hours acknowledged they’re fearful of a Protest points include: Twin Falls districts have released The Draft WMP is designed before a planned coordination lawsuit from Western Watersheds • Failure of the Owyhee Field a Draft Wilderness and Wild and to guide the management of meeting with officials from Project. Office (OFO) and the BLM Scenic River Management Plan the wilderness areas and WSR BLM’s Boise District. A lawsuit by the radical to meet their obligation for (WMP) for public review and segments for the next 10 years. “Monday morning is the fi rst environmentalist group put BLM coordination with Owyhee County comment. An electronic version of the plan time we’ve seen this document,” on this path in the first place and to engage in meaningful Comments will be taken until can be found at http://www.blm. BOCC chair Joe Merrick said. when U.S. District Judge B. Lynn dialogue with affected ranch April 30. gov/id/st/en/prog/nepa_register/ “We can’t even comment on it Winmill approved a stipulated operators during monitoring and The wilderness and Wild and Owyhee-wilderness-WSR_plan. until we’ve read it, but we’ll make settlement agreement between assessment Scenic River designations grew html sure it’s written in the spirit that WWP and the BLM and required • Failure to rely on the best out of the collaborative Owyhee Public comment can be was intended (by the Owyhee the agency to begin the permit available science. Initiative. submitted in a number of ways: Initiative partners).” renewal process again, setting the • The inclusion of biased These areas have been called • Email to OMA_TRANS_ This surprise comes on the heels December deadline. language that presents information “Working Wilderness” because [email protected]. of the proposed grazing allotment At one point, Winmill in a manner that purports ranching has been a part of the • Write to John Sullivan, cuts in the Owyhee Resource supposedly said: “This will unjustified grazing effects and Owyhee Canyonlands for more Wilderness Project Lead, Area and follows a pattern of the certainly be an interesting exaggerates potential impacts of than 100 years, and the Omnibus Bureau of Land Management, BLM clearly disregarding its own intellectual discussion.” livestock grazing Public Lands Management Act Boise District Office, 3948 S. process, offi cials said. Owyhee County Natural • Failure to conduct meaningful of 2009 specifi cally provides for Development Ave., Boise, ID Also during Monday’s Resources Commission director cumulative impact analysis of continued livestock grazing in the 83705-5339. coordination meeting, BLM Jim Desmond noted that ranchers potential social and economic wilderness areas. All information submitted Owyhee Field Manager Loretta also have retained attorneys and effects of the alternatives in the “I look forward to implementing in a comment, including the Chandler gave an update on the 68 the situation will result in lawyers EA a plan that embraces the visions commenter’s address, phone grazing permit renewals pertaining talking to lawyers with no forward • OFO failure to correct errors of such a collaborative effort,” number, email address or other to the Owyhee Resource Area. progress. in the draft EA, as well as other BLM Boise District Manager Jim personal identifying information She said she is currently “This is not an ‘interesting points Fincher said. may be made available to the working on strategy development intellectual discussion,’ ” “It’s not the ranchers’ fault, Because the six wilderness public at any time. for future years and how it might Desmond said Monday. “This is but they’re paying the price for areas are in close proximity Groups wishing to discuss look. (about) people’s livelihoods.” what the BLM did,” District 2 proximity amd share comparable specific sections of the Draft “We are telling ranchers (the The BOCC also handed Commissioner Kelly Aberasturi natural and cultural resources, WMP in more depth may contact proposed cuts are) what we need Chandler a letter with specific said. and similar management issues, Sullivan at (208) 384-3300 to right now, but we may have to points of protest relative to the — AS the BLM completed one plan to schedule a meeting. √ Roads: Thieves already making off with brand-new “Slow” signs tions on Thompson Road after new damage new “Slow” signs crews put up have al- The district is asking for loads ranging move copious amounts of manure out of cropped up from agricultural trucks trans- ready been stolen. The signs cost $28 each, from between 12,000 and 16,000 pounds their hospital pens, the state could levy porting manure, feed and hay. Demshar said. per axle. fi nes. New signs were placed recently on some Offi cials are asking truckers to consider According to Demshar, dairy managers As manure liquefi es, it must be removed of the trouble spots throughout the district, their speeds and weights to protect all road also have to deal with sanitary and animal from the pen in order to help keep the dairy Demshar said. surfaces in the district from further break- health conditions at their locations. The cows’ udders clean and healthy. On Monday, he reported that two of the ups. managers told Demshar that if they don’t — JPB Page 6 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Spaghetti feed to support Bruneau program traces woman’s cancer fi ght Proceeds from a spaghetti feed Community Center, 126 W. 2nd St. evolution of modern Indian life and silent auction set for Friday N. administration of the reservation will help a Marsing resident’s The cost is $10 per person or Tribal women explain changes was turned over to tribal govern- fi ght against cancer. $30 per family. Donations also ment in 1976, as it continues to The event in honor of Cheryl will be accepted. with Europeans’ arrival this day. Johnson takes place at 6 p.m. For more information, call A packed house received les- ing on heated lava rocks, tanning Manning worked for a number on Friday inside the Phipps- Caba’s Restaurant at (208) 896- sons in the cultural and political buckskin hides, and roasting pine of years for the Nevada Intertribal Watson Marsing American Legion 4182. history of the Shoshone-Paiute nuts in willow baskets. Council collecting oral histories Tribes and its reservation last She explained that the Sho- and developing curricula, history week in Bruneau. shoni and Paiute tribes, which books, and fi lms pertaining to the Last Wednesday’s Bruneau and for centuries had moved with the four indigenous tribes in the state School menus Beyond luncheon was moved seasons to fi nd food, had to begin of Nevada. She is now retired but Homedale Elementary from Bruneau Valley Library to working for the mines or for set- ranches with her husband and still Feb. 27: Crispito, taco salad, applesauce the Bruneau Community Church tlers because of the diminished functions as a brand inspector for Feb. 28: Nemo sandwich, sweet potato fries, strawberries, jello after 59 people turned out to lis- supply of food and game after the the State of Nevada, a job she says ten to Winona Manning from the settlers arrived. she acquired by accident. Duck Valley Indian Reservation. Their nomadic life ended when Her sister Claire, who was Miss Homedale Middle Manning’s sister, Claire Man- 20 square miles of northern Ne- Indian America in 1976, is fl uent Feb. 27: Toasted cheese or rib-b-que sandwich, string cheese, corn, ning-Dick, also contributed to the vada were set aside to create the in Indian sign language and sang banana presentation. Duck Valley Indian Reservation in and signed with a traveling Indian Feb. 28: Chicken or beef nuggets, broccoli, mandarin oranges Most of the presentation fo- 1877. The government was deter- choir while in college. cused on the period after the mined to turn the tribespeople into In one of the highlights of last Homedale High Europeans began arriving in herdsmen, ranchers and farmers. week’s program, Claire illustrated Feb. 27: Enchilada or hot pocket, salad bar, fruit choice Nevada around 1840. Manning Manning also screened a short how the mothers would put a baby Feb. 28: Hamburger, cheeseburger, or chicken patty, salad bar, fruit described the Indians’ way of video of a modern cattle roundup to sleep by rocking the cradle- choice life through interesting stories of on the reservation. board and singing to the child. making rabbit blankets, roasting After years of mismanagement She sang two Paiute and Washoe Marsing squirrels with the skins on, sleep- by some of the tribal agents, the lullabies. Feb. 27: Orange chicken & rice or ham/cheese sandwich, potato chips, mixed veggies, salad bar 6-12 Feb. 28: Spaghetti w/breadstick or beef nuggets, green beans, salad Mentors looking for more bar 6-12

Bruneau-Grand View Feb. 27: Lasagna, garden spinach salad, steamed carrots, fruit Feb. 28: Enchilada w/salsa, Spanish rice, refried beans, corn, fruit

COSSA Feb. 27: Chicken, bean & rice burrito, corn, fruit Feb. 28: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad w/tomato, bread, mixed fruit Senior menus Homedale Senior Center Feb. 27: Sausage & biscuits, potato, carrots Feb. 28: Baked chicken, noodles, beets, bread

Rimrock Senior Center Feb. 28: Deep dish pizza March 5: Tacos Volunteers sought to help Homedale’s at-risk children Death notices From left, Homedale mentoring volunteer coordinator Randee Garrett and mentors Betty Arriaga, Sharon Frost, Gina Millard, Rebecca Quirk, Elsie Kushlan and Toni Morgan marked National STEVEN INOUYE, 65, of Boise, a 1966 Homedale High School Mentoring Month with a coffee gathering at Moxie Java on Jan. 25. The Mentoring Network is graduate, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Arrangements were under the a school-based volunteer program serving Homedale, Parma, Vallivue, Caldwell and Nampa direction of the Cremation Society of Idaho. school districts. For more information on The Mentoring Network or how to get involved, call executive director Donna Shines. Application information also is available online at http://www. GEORGE LEONARD JOHNSON, 51, of Homedale, died Friday, mentoringnetworkid.org/mentor.html or call Donna at 459-2844. Feb. 22, 2013, at home of natural causes. Cremation is under the care Photo by Donna Shines of Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. (208) 459-0833 WILSON CREEK Irrigation meetings set CATTLE FEEDERS LLC Tuesday in Homedale Irrigation board members will ment of the South Board of gather in Homedale on Tuesday Control offi ce 118 S. 1st St. W., FARMERS: for their monthly meetings. in Homedale. We are offering contracts for high moisture corn The Ridgeview Irrigation Dis- For more information, call trict board of directors meets at (208) 337-3760. delivered to our feedlot South of Marsing for 1 p.m. The Gem Irrigation District Fall of 2013 delivery. directors are scheduled to begin Buy it, sell it, their meeting at 1:15 p.m. trade it, rent it... If interested, please call: The South Board of Control in the DUANE BRETT JOHN convenes at 1:30 p.m. 208-850-1426 208-731-0771 208-250-0710 All three meetings take place Classifieds! in the boardroom in the base- Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 7 MRW seeks chili cook-off entries be held at the Owyhee County Annual event part of OCHS bazaar Museum, 17085 Basey St. Entries are being accepted now cal Society’s spring bazaar in The bazaar will feature local Owyhee for the Murphy-Reynolds-Wilson Murphy. arts, handcrafted items, home ac- Fire Department’s second annual It costs $15 for the fi rst entry cessories and homemade pies. Then & Now fi rehouse chili cook-off. and $5 for additional entries to For chili cook-off entry forms, Awards are up for grabs in each participate in the chili contest. rules, or information, contact of four categories. The public can sample all of the Louis Monson at MRW538@ There also will be a people’s entries for $5. gmail.com or (208) 495-2154. choice award handed out after Tasting will begin at 11 a.m. on For information on the bazaar, Owyhee Graffi ti, Vol. 1 the event, which coincide with Saturday, March 16. call the Owyhee County Histori- the Owyhee County Histori- The cook-off and bazaar will cal Museum at (208) 495-2319. The evils of the plow and milk cow Don McKay was looking over Bill Shea’s ranch thinking about buying it. Don saw a plow parked in a corner and commented about it. “Hum, I see you have a Calendar plow.” Bill replied, “Young man, never buy a ranch that’s Today Ridgeview Irrigation District board meeting got a plow on it.” Bruneau Valley Library preschool 1 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. 1st I’ve heard it said that more ranches were ruined with 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 3- and 4-year-olds, St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 the plow and milk cow than anything else. When a rancher Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Ruth St., Bruneau. South Board of Control board meeting gets either, he fi nds himself tied down to the home ranch (208) 845-2163 or (208) 845-2131 1:30 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. and isn’t out tending to the cattle like he should be. County P&Z Commission hearing 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 My Great-Grandfather Hanley took it even further for 10 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse Annex, Bruneau Post Offi ce community meeting he believed that the good Lord had created the sod right 17069 Basey St., Murphy. (208) 495-2095 6 p.m., American Legion Post 83 hall, 32478 Belle side up to furnish range for stock, and everything that was Christian Life Club Ave., Bruneau worthwhile could be done from a horse’s back. He also 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Homedale Friends Community A Festival of Fun with Dr. Seuss never gave much credit to the farmer who he fi gured, “Had Church, 17434 Highway 95 Wilder. (208) 337- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Marsing Elementary the idea the Lord had made a mistake when he created soil 4757 School, 8th Avenue West, Marsing. covered with grass, so to help the Creator out, he turned the sod upside-down.” I had to milk as many as three cows at one time, and I Thursday Wednesday Military veterans coffee hated every minute of it. One time, my Dad was standing Read Across America in the barn door watching me milk, and he didn’t give 6 p.m., for elementary and middle school students, 9 a.m., Phipps-Watson American Legion Hall and Community Center, 126 W. 2nd St. N., Marsing me any help or sympathy for that matter. I could say Homedale Elementary School, 420 W. Washington what he told me he would rather be caught doing than Ave., Homedale. Bruneau Valley Library preschool 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 3- and 4-year-olds, milking a cow but I won’t … just the price one has to Homedale City Council meeting pay for growing up. 6 p.m., Homedale City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Ruth St., Bruneau. (208) 845-2163 or (208) 845-2131 A lot of men of my persuasion found relief with the Homedale. (208) 337-4641 invention of canned, condensed milk. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meeting Christian Life Club 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Homedale Friends Community St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 Church, 17434 Highway 95 Wilder. (208) 337- Milking cows and the warpath Bruneau Valley Library board meeting 4757 I was speaking to a group of western writers at the 7 p.m., Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Ruth St., NOCWMA meeting Capitol building in Boise. The subject came around to Bruneau. (208) 845-2131 7 p.m., North Owyhee County Cooperative why the Indians left the reservations in Western Idaho, Weed Management Area, U.S. Department of Northern Nevada, and Eastern Oregon during the Agriculture Service Center, 250 N. Old Bruneau Bannock War of 1878. Friday Highway, Marsing. (208) 896-4544, ext. 102 I told them the basic cause was that the government put Story Time at Homedale Public Library Homedale Highway District meeting them on reservations, told them to start milking cows, and 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. 7 p.m., Homedale Highway District offi ce, 102 E. to plow up their land. Then to see that they did, they sent Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 Colorado Ave., Homedale in blue-nosed Yankees to oversee the job. I went on to say that I knew exactly how the Indians felt because I didn’t Saturday Thursday, March 7 like milking cows and certainly questioned the purpose Homedale Running Club Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meeting of regulators coming to us from Washington, D.C. 8 a.m., free and open to the public, Homedale 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th After the program, a lady came up and introduced High School athletic track, Deward Bell Stadium, St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 herself as a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe Riverside Drive, Homedale. of Fort Hall. She told me she enjoyed the Artists jury day Friday, March 8 program, touched my arm and said, “We 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Story Time at Homedale Public Library still don’t milk cows.” Ave. W., Marsing. (208) 455-2550 or dfchris2@ 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. — Local historian, author and rancher gmail.com Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 Mike Hanley lives in Jordan Valley. Marsing Lions bingo Mr. AHS Pageant Excerpts in this column come from his 6:45 p.m., early bird; 7 p.m., regular game, Phipps- 6:30 p.m., Adrian High School gymnasium, 305 various books, which are on sale at The Watson Marsing American Legion Community Owyhee St., Adrian. (541) 372-2335 Owyhee Avalanche offi ce in Homedale. Center, 126 W. 2nd St. N., Marsing Saturday, March 9 Visit www.owyheeavalanche.com for a list of available titles, including Hanley’s Homedale Running Club Owyhee Graffi ti, Sagebrush & Axle Monday 8 a.m., free and open to the public, Homedale Grease (with Omer Stanford), Board of County Commissioners meeting High School athletic track, Deward Bell Stadium, Tales of the I.O.N. Country 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Riverside Drive, Homedale. and Journal of Michael F. Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Txoko Ona Basque Dance Hanley IV. 5:30 p.m., Badiola Arena, 406 Hwy. 95, Tuesday Homedale. Homedale Chamber of Commerce meeting Noon, Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant banquet Sunday, March 10 room, 18 N. 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337- Moms Night Out 3271 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., open to all mothers of Gem Irrigation District board meeting young children, Mountain View Church of the Adrian’s annual Mr. AHS 1:15 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. Nazarene, 26515 Ustick Road, Wilder. (208) 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3760 697-1509 pageant on the horizon You can fi nd a comprehensive listing of local events online at www.theowyheeavalanche.com. The annual Mr. AHS Pageant is JJ Maxwell, Sam Kim, Bryson Click on the “Calendar of Events” link on the left-hand side of the page. set for Friday, March 8 inside the Shira, Emmanuel Dominguez, Jett Submit information on upcoming fundraisers, meetings, reunions or community events to The Adrian High School gym. McCoy and Chase Walker. Owyhee Avalanche by noon Fridays for inclusion in the calendar. Drop off press releases at the The 6:30 p.m. event benefi ts Admission is $5. Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale, mail them to P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628, Shane Miller’s Senior Project, For more information, call the fax them to (208) 337-4867 or e-mail them to [email protected] (an e-mail link also is Rachel’s Challenge. high school or Danny Livas at available on our Web site). For more information on submissions, call (208) 337-4681. This year’s candidates are (541) 372-2335. Page 8 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Homedale middle-schoolers win another Academic Bowl Homedale Middle School used the speed in Fruitland. meets remaining in Fruitland on March 12 Weiser and Payette Lakes from McCall round to blow past its Academic Bowl But Homedale’s speed round team was and Payette on April 10. One of the victo- were tied for third with 110 points, fol- competition last Wednesday. able to turn a tie for third place into a 50- ries was a co-championship. lowed by fi fth-place McCain of Payette The Trojans trailed by 50 points when point victory. Homedale finished last Wednesday’s (90) and Fruitland (80). the fi nal round of the contest spun around Homedale has four wins this season with meet with 180 points to out-pace Parma. Jan Silva is the team’s advisor. THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Idaho Ave. 47º 23º 41º 27º 48º 23º 43º 24º 49º 28º 46º 30º 48º 23º For more information, call 337- .05 .04 .00 .00 .14 .00 .00 Catholic church 4248. The Knights of Columbus Anyone showing up for the Caldwell Council 3086 invites SNOTEL report, Owyhee County sensors Water report Catholics in the Homedale and Snow Snow Year-to-date Previous day’s temperature ongoing Lenten soup suppers at The Bureau of Reclamation Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will Marsing area to the weekly Equiv. Depth Precip. Max Min Avg (measured in inches) (measured in Fahrenheit) website showed that the Owyhee be in for a pleasant surprise. Lenten Fish Fry at Our Lady of Mud Flat Reservoir was 42 percent full The 6 p.m. meals, served each the Valley Catholic Church, which 02/19 3.9 15 6.8 38 11 26 and that water was fl owing in 02/20 3.9 14 6.8 40 26 31 Wednesday at the Homedale is located at the corner of Linden the Owyhee River above the res- church through Holy Week, aren’t and Farmway roads in Caldwell. 02/21 3.9 13 6.8 34 20 25 02/22 3.9 13 6.8 35 13 25 ervoir at Rome, Ore., at a rate of soup any more. The weekly fish fry features 02/23 4.2 16 7.1 41 24 31 261 cubic feet per second. Water For example, tonight’s pre- Alaskan cod, fries and coleslaw. 02/24 4.2 15 7.1 31 20 26 is fl owing out at Nyssa, Ore. at a 02/25 4.2 15 7.1 37 13 23 service meal is spaghetti. Church The dinners begin will be held rate of 34 cubic feet per second. services begin at 7 p.m. each Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Reynolds Creek The reservoir held 300,690 acre- A taco bar and baked potato until March 22. No fi sh fry will be 02/19 3.7 7 8.6 33 20 27 feet of water on Monday. bar also are planned during the held on Good Friday. 02/20 3.8 8 8.7 33 22 26 The following statistics were 02/21 3.8 8 8.7 28 19 23 weekly meals, which will end on The cost is $10 per person, $8 gathered from the Natural Re- March 27. for children ages 5-12 and seniors 02/22 3.9 9 8.8 30 19 24 02/23 4.0 9 8.9 35 23 28 sources Conservation Service Holy Week at the church 60 and older. A family can eat 02/24 4.2 10 9.3 31 18 23 website at 3 p.m. Monday (Year- includes Maundy Thursday on for $35. 02/25 4.3 10 9.4 28 17 24 to-date precipitation is measured March 28 with communion, a Proceeds benefit youth from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.) Good Friday service on March activities, the Boy Scouts and South Mountain 02/19 8.4 26 16.5 39 21 30 29 and Easter Sunday service at charities. 02/20 8.5 27 16.6 38 22 28 02/21 8.5 27 16.6 30 16 22 02/22 8.5 28 16.6 30 18 23 — Information compiled from the National 02/23 8.9 30 17.1 34 22 27 Weather Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Dr. Seuss birthday 02/24 9.5 34 17.7 31 17 21 Natural Resources Conservation Service 02/25 9.5 33 17.7 32 16 24 and Helena Chemical in Homedale celebrations planned Marsing readies for Science Fair Homedale, Marsing schools Eighth-graders plan nearly analyzing which beauty products schedule reading activities — eyeliner, mascara and 70 exhibitions for Tuesday show foundation — stay on longer. Schoolchildren in Homedale “Butter Battle Book,” “How the There also will be the stalwart and Marsing will mark the 108th Grinch Stole Christmas” and Folks can find out if hand- a Science Fair. volcano exhibitions as well as the birthday of the man known as Dr. others. sanitizers really do kill bacteria The event runs from 4 p.m to teenage favorite of tracking the Seuss this week. Limited seating will be available or which substance is more 6 p.m. inside the middle school reaction of Mentos candy when it The anniversary of Theodor for a writers’ workshop for fourth- combustible between baby gymnasium on 8th Avenue West. is dropped into a bottle of soda. Seuss Geisel’s birth is Saturday. and fi fth-graders. Two 30-minute powder and flour Tuesday at Little plans to have 68 entries in On Thursday, Homedale sessions will be held at 6:45 p.m. Marsing Middle School. the fair, including DNA extraction Find out elementary and middle school and 7:30 p.m. Deidra Little’s eighth-grade from various fruits and an exhibit What’s happening students will take part in a Read Children will also be able to Science students will show off on how music affects students’ Read Calendar each week Across America event celebrating make their own bookmarks and the projects they’ve been working test scores. in the Avalanche Dr. Seuss’ birthday. hats like the one atop the Cat in on throughout the quarter during There are a few exhibits Hats Off to Reading will feature the Hat. reading activities, pizza and door There will be a RIF book prizes. distribution as well as Dr. Seuss It’ll run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 birthday cake and ice cream. p.m. at the elementary school, 420 The Reading Is Fundamental W. Washington Ave. (RIF) event is sponsored by On Tuesday, teachers and other Marsing’s 21st Century Community adults will read some of the most Learning Centers After-school popular Dr. Seuss stories during Program and the Macy’s-RIF Be “A Festival of Fun with Dr. Seuss” Book Smart partnership. in Marsing. During the third annual event, which will be held from 6:30 p.m. For FAST results... to 8:30 p.m. at Marsing Elementary try the School, kindergarteners through fi fth-graders will hear “The Cat in Classifieds! the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” FOR 12 MONTHS AFTER INSTANT REBATE

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Story Time will have a visitor this week Library assistant Laryssa Takashige, left, reads to a group of preschoolers and their chaperones during Friday’s Story Time at the Homedale Public Library. Wilder author Bonnie Kloster will read her children’s Thawing ice reveals nature’s wonder book during this week’s Story Time session. Marsing resident Mary Blackstock snapped a photo of her cement walk and sent it to The Owyhee Avalanche earlier this winter. The pattern, which resembles an embossed print seen in some antique furniture fabrics, was created as the ice covering Homedale library Friends group the concrete began to thaw. selling book bags as fundraiser The Friends of the Homedale Locals earn Treasure Public Library has launched a benefi t book bag sale. The bags, emblazoned with a Valley CC honors logo featuring the original library A handful of local students Griffi n and Evan D. Sneider building, are on display at the appear on the Treasure Valley Marsing — Joy Renae Kudlo library, 125 W. Owyhee Ave. Community College honor rolls Students maintaining a GPA The Friends group is suggesting for the fall semester. between 3.5 and 3.7 were placed a donation of at least $8 for the President’s list recipients who on the Honors list: sturdy, brightly colored bags. attained a 4.0 grade-point average Bruneau — Lyndie Emily Proceeds from the sale will benefi t include: Gillespie library activities. Adrian — Hilary A. Heller Greenleaf — Ashley Flaming The Friends of the Library are Homedale — Robyn L. Page (a Homedale High School planning an April 6 book sale. Marsing — Mary C. Hill graduate) Books, many in new or almost- Dean’s list members (3.75 GPA The Ontario, Ore.-based college new condition, will be available or better) include: will release its honor lists from the for 50 cents per pound. Adrian — MaryJane Ellsworth winter term in April. For more information on Friends of the Library, including how to join the group, call Ned Stokes at 337-3851 or library 62nd Annual director Margaret Fujishin at the Quaker Village Auction library, 337-4228.

MARCH 15-16, 2013 Children’s author to read The Auction is a fun-filled two day event with something Wilder author Bonnie Kloster for the entire family! Plan to attend and support the will read her own book, “Rufus Academy ‘s biggest fundraiser event of the year! New Express & Friends,” at 10:15 a.m. Friday Homedale Public Library volunteer Camille Batt shows off one of Checkout at the library for the preschool the new book bags the Friends of the Library group is selling as a Friday, March 15, 2013 Story Time. fundraiser for the library. 6:00-7:00 p.m. GFA Student Entertainment and Auction Preview Kloster has written stories 7:00-9:00 Live Auction about Rufus the farm dog and his For more information, call to 5 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Kid’s Activities Food and Specialty Booths Open farm friends. the library at 337-4228 Monday Thursday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 Along with Kloster’s reading, through Saturday in the on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 8:00-10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast/ Auction Preview Drawing Prizes!! the event will feature crafts, songs afternoons. p.m. on Friday and from 1 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Specialty Booths Open x New Upright Freezer with and snacks. The library is open from 1 p.m. 4 p.m. on Saturday. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Live Auction $350 of grass fed beef from Food/Specialty Booths/Kid’s Carnival Ankeny Acre Silent Auction x Wii Game System Where: GFA Gym— 20565 Academy Rd, Featured Items: Velma Morrison Box Seats NOVAGENESIS Quaker Quilts African Safari Hunting Supplies Wall Hangings Antiques Reloading Presses Framed Pictures Furniture Tools Registered Angus Service Certificates Pottery Feed and Seed Toys Event Tickets Housewares Hand Crafted Custom Leather Saddle by Falllis Saddles 2013 Bull Sale Newly Rebuilt 1946 Farmall A Tractor 6’ x 8’ Utility Cover

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Goode or A Prickly Situation” runs through Cowboys aren’t supposed to Tuesday, March 16 at the wear rouge, but for Homedale Star Theater on State Street brothers Travis and Wade Hyer, in Weiser. the over-the-top cosmetic is all Show times — 7:30 p.m. part of the act. on Friday and Saturday, The Hyer boys are components March 8-9, March 12 and of the Owyhee connection at the March 15-16; 2:30 p.m. on Illustrious Onion Skin Players Sunday, March 10 production company in Weiser. Doors open — Thirty The brothers are pitted against minutes before curtain. one another as hero and villain Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst- Travis Hyer in the Onion Skin Players’ 2013 served. melodrama, “Johnny B. Goode • Director Connie Fowler was Tickets — $10 each; or A Prickly Situation,” which born and raised in Adrian. She $8 for Sunday, March 10 begins a three-week run at the now lives in Ontario. matinee historic Star Theater in downtown • Assistant director Linda Webb, Reservations — Mikes Weiser on Friday. who fi rst moved to Adrian nearly Custom Footwear in The fact that the Onion Skins 40 years ago, returned to the area Ontario, the OnionSkin Wade Hyer hams it up with a guest during last year’s run. Submitted perform 1890s-style melodrama in 1995. hotline at (541) 889-6564 photos explains why the Hyers will be The Hyer brothers and Fowler or the Weiser Chamber of made up like something out of are three of the five credited friendly show,” Travis said. watching Travis’ debut in 2011’s Commerce at (208) 414- Cabaret but slightly less animated playwrights who developed this “So we had to make sure the “Wheeler Up the River” from the 0452. than Clarabell. year’s production. Others are Ron humor was tactful, the jokes were audience. “Melodrama is different than Fowler and Ange’ Goodwin, who tactful. “He landed the hero role (last every other type of drama because play villainess Faye Tality. “We want to be able to have year) and he did a phenomenal Three years later, however, everything is over the top — all “We just thought it would be everyone come and enjoy this.” job,” Travis said. Travis has embraced the idea your facial expressions, gestures,” fun to try and write because it was The result is what promises While Wade caught the acting of acting much like the theater Travis said. a challenge,” Travis said of he and to be a rollicking story about a bug, Travis was more or else company embraced him that And, of course, that makeup. his sibling’s involvement in the stageline owner, mining claims inoculated. first night and through his Travis plays the title role this creative process. “And it turned and the bad guys’ attempt to “They said, ‘Just come take a real hardships, such as a life- year. His brother, who trains out to be a blast. steal those mining claims off a look,’ and I said, ‘No promises,’ ” threatening farming accident in horses for a living, is the villain, “It’s always fun to tell a story, stagecoach, which will make Travis said. “I show up, and they the middle of preparation for this Cactus Needles. and it’s even more fun to see that appearances on stage. hand me a script and say, ‘Guess year’s play. Other crew and cast members story come to life on stage.” “We love audience interaction,” what we want you to do?’ ” “I joke I have 14 mothers also have Owyhee ties, The writing team literally ate Travis said. “We cheer for the Even with the support of his because of (the Onion Skins),” including: up the opportunity to compose hero and boo the villain. The brother in the audience, Travis he said. • Patsy Jo McMichaels, who the play. They met on Thursdays energy from the crowd just makes sums up his fi rst go on the historic In the end, Travis understands plays stage stop owner Carmen beginning in May for dinner it go.” stage with the hyperbole that goes the true reality of being on stage Getit in this year’s production, before moving on to discuss Ruth Creek started the Onion with classic melodrama. is truly just fantasy. lived in Jordan Valley for 16 years ideas and come up with dialogue. Skin Players 28 years ago and “It was probably one of the most “When I’m up on that stage, and worked as a hairdresser. She Sometimes, lobbying for dialogue she’s back in the cast this year. singularly terrifying experiences I’m not Travis Hyer,” he said. lived there with her fi rst husband included acting out the concepts. This is Travis’ third year with the of my life because just the reality “It’s pretty cool because for a brief Mike Jenkins and children Staci “We wrote scenes several times company. of what I was doing was pretty moment in our adult lives, we get and Michael. just because this is a family- Wade got his start last year after tough,” he said. to step outside the box.” — JPB 25th annual Bruneau Boosters Auction

Organizers are still discussing how to use the proceeds from Saturday’s silver anniversary Bruneau Boosters Auction at the American Legion Post 83 Hall in Bruneau. With the help of Fern Graham’s legendary red velvet cake, which fetched $2,300, this year’s auction brought in about $24,000, surpassing the 2012 total by $1,500. Above: The typical crowd turned out for the auction at the Legion Hall. Each year, proceeds support community projects or improvements and Right: Volunteers Bill McBride, Lez Rahn and Ruth Jackson watch the auction as they wait for more help pay for lighting the streets in downtown Bruneau. money to come in. Page 12 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 PPageage 1133 P Pageage 1166 Marsing basketball 2A, 3A all-conference season closes Avalanche Sports teams announced

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013 2013 wrestling state tournaments Hardy’s 2nd state title leads Trojans to 8th defending state champion in the Five HHS fi nals in one of the premier match- wrestlers earn ups of the entire tournament,” Johnson said. medals The senior’s gold marks the 25th state championship in Homedale Tyler Hardy book-ended his history. high school career Saturday, win- Hardy was one of fi ve Trojans ning the 3A state championship at to grab medals as top-six fi nishers 113 pounds. during the two-day tournament The Homedale wrestler beat that wrapped up Saturday on the fellow senior Skylerr Valentine Idaho State University campus. of Snake River, 10-6, in the title Bolstered by the most state- match at Holt Arena in Poca- placers since 2006, Homedale col- tello. lected an eighth-place fi nish in the “It was a pretty dramatic battle team standings, amassing 101.5 between state champions,” HHS points and finished 4.5 points coach Toby Johnson said. behind seventh-place Teton. Hardy (39-1) fi nished his ca- Hardy’s career-capping cham- reer and only season with the pionship win didn’t come without Trojans back on top. He won a a little nail-biting, though, at least 5A state title with Caldwell as a from the scorekeeping standpoint. freshman. Tyler Hardy gets his arm raised in victory Saturday after the Homedale High School senior won the “He defeated the two-time –– See Trojans, page 15 113-pound championship at the 3A state tournament. Photo by Machele Randall Mustang’s 2nd crown highlights 2A medals for Owyhee entries Grangeville freshman Shaydn Two Huskies Wassmuth in 56 seconds. medal; Rimrock The Mustangs fi nished second in the 2A team standings with 156 wrestler 0-2 points, while Ron Johnshoy was named the classifi cation’s Coach Three Owyhee County of the Year for the division wrestlers won medals in the 2A Marsing senior Dillon Danner state tournament, including Troy ended his career with the fourth- Richardson, who won his second place medal at 152 pounds, while consecutive championship. the Huskies finished the team The Melba High School 182- contest tied for 20th with Glenns pounder edged fellow senior Ferry with 33 points. Kaleb Nelson of Ririe, 3-2, for Danner (29-6) suffered a narrow the crown Saturday at Holt Arena 5-4 loss to fellow senior Nate in Pocatello. Shenk of Glenns Ferry in the Richardson (47-1) pinned his third-place match. way to the championship fi nal, Danner had beaten Shenk, dispatching opening opponent 5-3, in overtime earlier in Marsing’s Dillon Danner has control in his 2A tournament third-place match against Glenns Ferry 152- Anthony Benavidez of Valley in the tournament to reach the pounder Nate Shenk. Shenk rallied for a 5-4 victory. Photo by Machele Randall seven seconds. He also pinned –– See 2A, page 14 Poor shooting puts lid on Jordan Valley’s season Jordan Valley (22-3) converted just 17 winning streak into today’s first-round Jordan Valley trailed by 14 points heading Adrian girls also bow of 80 fi eld-goal attempts (21.3 percent) 1A Oregon state tournament game against into the fi nal period. out early in 1A Oregon and had their seven-game winning streak Crane in Baker City. Jordan Valley beat Wyatt Trautman was the only Mustangs halted. Crane for the 1A District 8 championship player to crack double fi gures, scoring 10 basketball playoffs “We just shot poorly the whole game,” earlier this year. points to go with his 10 rebounds. Blaine Mustangs coach Mike Workman said. “I “I really felt we were the better team Moran also collected 10 boards, but was The Jordan Valley High School boys’ never thought we would ever shoot that overall,” Workman said of the matchup held to eight points on 3-for-10 shooting. basketball season ended Friday with a cold- bad at home. against Elkton. “I’m proud of them for Nate Elsner buried a pair of three-point shooting performance at home. “The kids played hard throughout, what they accomplished throughout the goals for his only points of the night. Seventh-seeded Elkton beat the No. 2 but you could see the frustration of not season.” Ben Telleria scored six points and also Mustangs, 53-38, in the second round of knocking down shots.” The Elks claimed a seven-point lead the 1A Oregon state playoffs. The Elks (19-7) ride a three-game after eight minutes and never looked back. –– See Season, page 14 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 13 Sports Marsing boys miss free throws, chances in district loss missed four layups during the Galligan averages 15.5 points stretch, allowing the Chargers to hang around. in fi nal two prep games Marsing pushed its lead back to The Marsing High School boys’ seven points, 23-16, when Miguel basketball went without scoring Leon hit two of his three-point for the fi nal two minutes of its goals and also grabbed a steal and game Thursday night, resulting fed Jesus Lino for his only basket in the end of one of the most of the game. successful Huskies seasons in the Cole Valley stormed back past two decades. again, but an offensive putback Cole Valley Christian surged and layup from Josh Larsen to a 53-47 victory in a closely put Marsing ahead, 28-25, at contested 2A District III halftime. Tournament elimination contest Senior Jason Galligan scored at Vallivue High School in 14 points in his fi nal game for Caldwell. Marsing. Leon scored all 11 of Marsing (14-10) held a fi ve- his points from the fi eld, while point lead with less than three Jose Acuna dropped in six points. minutes to go when Josh Larsen Larsen fi nished with 10 points. hit a layup. He couldn’t convert Trevor Thomas led Cole Valley the free throw on the three-point with 14 points. play opportunity, however, and Senior Jason Galligan attempts Feb. 19: Marsing 47, Nampa missed foul shots would prove to drive around a Cole Valley Christian 42 — Find their range to be a trend the Huskies would Christian defender Thursday. from the free-throw line late, continue down the stretch. the Huskies stormed past the “You have to convert those team featuring Shea McClellin, Trojans in the fourth quarter to clutch moments,” Huskies coach Johnathon Cossel and Aaron prolong their season in a district JW Chadez said, adding that a Salvas that played in the 2A state tournament elimination game on culture of comfort while playing tournament has a better finish their home fl oor. under pressure must be built from over the past 22 years of Marsing Nampa Christian surged ahead, the youth ranks. basketball. 32-28, with a 14-9 run through the “I felt if we make those free Marsing seemed up to the third quarter. throws, we win that game. We challenge against Cole Valley in The Huskies, however, turned it were right there to put them away the fi rst half. around with 19 points in the fi nal to take the air out of them and Using an opportunistic eight minutes. After missing 11 of their hope.” transition game, the Huskies their fi rst 17 free throws, Marsing Chadez still expressed pride in moved to a 13-6 lead on Jason players with 5-for-6 from the his squad, though. Galligan’s inside jump shot with charity stripe down the stretch. Marsing finished fourth in 1 minute, 52 seconds left in the Galligan notched 17 points to the district tournament, putting fi rst quarter. lead all scorers. Larsen (11 points) together the second-best finish But the same fast-paced attack and Acuna (10) also reached for a team since the Huskies that gave the Huskies an early lead double fi gures. Josh Larsen lines up a jump shot Thursday night in the 2A District joined the 2A ranks in the 1990- also showed signs of inconsistency Acuna nailed two of his team’s III Tournament third-place game against Cole Valley Christian at 91 season. Only the 2006-07 during the run. Marsing guards three-point goals. Vallivue High School. Homedale Trojans

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Homedale’s coaches pose with the team’s medal-winners Saturday at the 2A state tournament. Back row, from left: Brad McCain, Tyler Hardy and Jovan Cornejo. Front row, from left: Assistant coach Mark Boothby, Devin Fisher, Nash Johnson and head coach Toby Johnson. Photo by Machele Randall

Hardy took control of the match Johnson (30-8) scored a near- with a reversal and a near-fall in fall with fi ve second left in his Homedale junior Jovan Cornejo keeps pressure on Kimberly’s JT Grover in an opening-round match. the second round, but initially consolation match with fellow Cornejo pinned Grover in the second round and had to beat Grover again to stay alive at 160 pounds. the official didn’t give the se- District III wrestler Dakota Whit- nior credit for the reversal, even taker of Parma to score a 4-3 vic- school career with a fi fth-place “You come back from Pocatello pound bracket. After losing his though he had started the period tory and reach the bronze medal medal. He beat Gooding sopho- or wherever it is, and you have a opening match Friday to Snake in the down position and had to match. more Landunn Koyle, 5-1, for the deep understanding of what you River senior Carlos Molina (55- fi ght to get away from Valentine’s “Those kind of magic moments medal, which put the senior in a need to do to your wrestling up second pin), Stansell put Kaden advantage. — Tyler doing that and kids com- group of 16 Trojans to earn two to that level to get back there or Barrus on his back at the end of Sophomore 126-pounder Devin ing through and medaling — it’s a state medals. to medal.” the fi rst round of their fi rst-round Fisher rebounded from a loss in magic that you can’t see anywhere McCain (36-6) lost to fel- Junior Michael Deleon was one consolation match. the championship semifi nals to else but at the state tournament,” low District III wrestler Matt of two Trojans who wrestled in the Freshman Jakobee Osborn fi nish third. He became the 16th Toby Johnson said. Loughran, a senior from Weiser, 120-pound division. (16-20) pinned Filer junior Jorge wrestler in Trojans’ history to Nash Johnson lost to Bear Lake in the semifi nals. Loughran re- Deleon (24-10) won his fi rst Peratta fi ve seconds before the placed twice at the state tourna- junior Garrett Brogan in the third- corded a technical fall with an match with a 20-8 major deci- end of the fi rst round of their con- ment. place match. 18-3 victory over McCain. sion against Gooding junior San- solation match for his only win of Fisher (34-7) capped his second Junior Jovan Cornejo (28-11) The senior’s victory for fi fth tos Gutierrez. After falling into the tournament. straight trip to the state tourna- lost to eventual state champion place was his second win of the the consolation bracket, Deleon — JPB ment with a narrow 10-8 victory Stephen Meija, a senior from tournament against Koyle. Mc- eliminated sophomore teammate over Ryker Merrill, a senior from Buhl, but came back to finish Cain beat him, 8-3, to move into Andrew Randall with a pin before Sugar-Salem. fourth at 160 pounds. Filer senior the championship semifinals. ending his tournament with a 10-0 “(Fisher) had a couple of JaCade Jones pinned Cornejo in McCain began his tourney with major decision loss to Teton’s matches where he had to work 68 seconds during their third- a three-minute pinfall over South Cade Cooke. from being down a point and had place match. Fremont senior Mario Cisneros. Randall (15-17) pinned Good- to seal it in the third and really did “Jovan wrestled the best tourna- McCain and Hardy were the ing sophomore Salvador Lopez a good job,” Johnson said. ment of his career,” Toby Johnson lone Homedale seniors to com- in 33 seconds in the fi rst round of Nash Johnson also joined a said. “Hands-down it was the best pete Friday and Saturday, giving consolation action. select group on the wall in the wrestling of his career.” Toby Johnson something to look Sugar-Salem sophomore HHS wrestling room. He rallied One of only 14 Trojans to ever forward to out of the program pep- Hayden Wood sent Randall into from a loss in the 106-pound qualify for the state tournament pered with young wrestlers. the consolation bracket with a quarterfi nals to fi nish fourth and all four years of his career, Brad “Whether it’s Jovan or any of 22-second pin in the tournament’s become only the eighth Trojans McCain wrestled his way into those guys, they’ve experienced opening round. freshman to earn a medal at the the 195-pound semifi nals before it an they know what it’s going to Junior Curtis Stansell (23-14) state meet. coming back to fi nished his high take,” the coach said. collected one victory in the 170- Page 16 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Sports Championship pose Good all-around play brings Marsing slew of All-WIC selections Fittingly, the team’s two seniors seasons. led Marsing High School’s march Hull was Marsing’s leading onto the all-conference girls’ scorer in each of her four years basketball team. and fi nished her career with more Guards Ashley Hull and Lacey than 1,200 points. She was the Usabel were among fi ve Huskies conference’s offensive player named to the All-2A Western of the year as a junior (and was Idaho Conference squad, which succeeded by New Plymouth’s was announced last week after the Kylee Garrick in that distinction state tournament. this season). Hull averaged 17 Leading rebounders Marissa points per game as a senior. Hardy (a junior), sophomore Usabel led the Huskies with 3.2 Destiny Reynolds and freshman assists and 1.6 steals per game in Shelby Dines were placed on the her senior season. She averaged all-conference honorable mention 5.9 points a game, too. list. The triumvirate of Hardy, “Our success this year is Reynolds and Dines emerged Marsing JV B boys’ basketball team wins conference tourney a result of the whole team’s as Marsing’s three-headed The Marsing High School junior varsity boys’ basketball B team made it a clean sweep in the 2A effort and commitment to rebounding monster. Western Idaho Conference tournaments earlier this month. improving each practice, and the Though only a ninth-grader, Back row, from left: coach JW Chadez, Connor Rhodes, Jose Gutierrez, Jose Munoz, Isaiah commitment of these fi ve players the 5-10 Dines led the way with Ponce, Billy Bowers and Hayden Dines not accepting mediocrity and 6 rebounds per game. The post Front row, from left: Lorenzo Lankow, Cody Barrett, Juan Garcia and Seth Hardy. pushing themselves to become player averaged more than a block Not pictured: coach Lamon Loucks better players, teammates and per contest and scored 4.6 points Submitted photo athletes,” fourth-year coach Tim per night. Little said. “Shelby really impressed “Without them pushing each the other coaches in the league other every day, we would have with her mid-range jumper and GFA’s Owyheeans run Rimrock had different results.” potential to become one of the Both Hull and Usabel also best players in the league by the will closer their prep careers as time she is a senior,” Little said. out of 1A, Div. I district tourney members of the Class 2A team The 5-foot-6 Hardy averaged during the District III 2A/3A 5.2 boards and 3.1 points per Meyers’ strong fi rst half Senior All-Star Game, which tips game despite often giving up sends Raiders past IC off at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fruitland height to her assignments. High School. The 2A-3A boys’ “Missy was our best post Rimrock High School never got its footing basketball all-star game follows defender, often over-matched Thursday in what turned out to be the fi nal game of at 8 p.m. with size,” Little said. “She is a its boys’ basketball season. “Both Ashley and Lacey tough, strong defender that is very Marsing-area resident JB Bermudez-Koch scored have stepped it up this year in coachable.” 12 points as Greenleaf Friends Academy routed the leadership roles and leading by Reynolds, a 5-7 post, collected Raiders, 48-27, in a 1A, Div. I District III elimination example,” Marsing coach Tim 4.8 rebounds each night and game. Little said. scored 5.8 points. She also had Coach John Hannah’s Raiders ended the season “They have both been with me the third-best steals average on the with an 8-13 record. since I started and have really squad, getting 1.5 per game. Homedale’s Dalton Penrod scored 10 points for bought into the philosophy and “Destiny took on the task of the Grizzlies, whose season ended Saturday with a discipline that I believe in.” defending our opponent’s best loss to Grace in a state tournament play-in game. Hull and Usabel averaged 29 perimeter player throughout Against Rimrock, Greenleaf built a 10-point lead minutes per game while leading districts and is a very intense at halftime and closed the game on a 10-2 run in the the Huskies to their second state player,” Little said. fourth quarter. tournament appearance in three — JPB Jared Lemieux led Rimrock with 10 points, while Austin Meyers added nine, and Jacob black scored six. Cristian Ayala had a basket for the Raiders’ only other points. Trojans’ Lane, Rupp Feb. 19: Rimrock 48, Idaho City 30 — Three players topped double figures as the Raiders rebounded from their tough district semifi nals loss named All-SRV to Liberty Charter four days earlier. Esparza to play nine points and a team-best nine Meyers poured in 12 of his 15 points in the fi rst rebounds per game during the 2012-13 season. Lane, who played half in Bruneau as the Raiders built a 23-15 lead en Rimrock’s Jacob Black tries to take a shot over in all-star game guard, was the team’s leading route ending the Wildcats’ season. JB Bermudez-Koch of Greenleaf Friends Academy scorer, putting in 11.5 points per He completed a double-double with 13 rebounds, during Thursday’s game at Caldwell High School. Two underclassmen earned including eight on Idaho City’s end of the fl oor. fi rst-team all-conference honors game. She also collected four Black scored six points in the fi rst quarter to Ayala led the team with six assists and also swiped for the Homedale High School rebounds each outing. spark Rimrock’s 14-5 start to the game. Black led fi ve steals. girls’ basketball team. Sophomore guard Morgan all scorers with 16 points and added fi ve assists, Blake D’Aquino rallied from a scoreless fi rst The 3A Snake River Valley Nash, who scored eight points a fi ve steals and had four of his six rebounds on the quarter to lead Idaho City with nine points. conference coaches placed junior game, was placed on the honorable offensive glass. Feb. 16: Liberty Charter 70, Rimrock 27 — The Kaylee Rupp and freshman mention list. “Jacob Black has stepped up his play, scoring 20, Patriots rolled in Nampa to qualify for the 1A, Div. Tory Lane on the first team in Guard Debra Esparza, one of 12 and 16 points in the three district games we have I Real Dairy Shootout state tournament. voting prior to the 3A Real Dairy two seniors on the Homedale played,” Rimrock coach John Hannah said after the Black notched 12 points and seven rebounds for Shootout state tournament. roster this season, was selected victory over the Wildcats. the Raiders, who were hampered by 36 turnovers. First-year coach Joe Betancourt to play in the 2A-3A District III Lemieux hit two three-point goals in the second Meyers had eight rebounds, and Ayala added announced the nominations after Senior All-Star Game. Tipoff is at half to fuel a 13-point performance. Porter Simper six. the Trojans’ fi rst state tournament 6 p.m. Tuesday at Fruitland High was the only other Rimrock player to score, putting Liberty Charter got 16 poins from Dominic Hulsey appearance since 2003. School. The 2A-3A boys’ all-star in four points to go with fi ve defensive rebounds. and 15 from Ryan Linford. A forward, Rupp averaged game starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 17 Sports FFA news Emry rallies after Cool treats, cool facts mark disappointing Big Homedale’s FFA week last week to outline how the Electricity, Parliamentary Organization is 58 Homedale student-members Procedure, Public Speaking, about more than benefit from being part of the Landscape Design, Floral Sky heptathlon organization. Design, Dairy, Horse & The Homedale FFA chapter Livestock Evaluation, Rangeland championships, or it could light just farming has been chartered for nine years Management, Natural Resources, Former Trojans a fi re.” Lori Idsinga let them eat cake this time around. The club, which Agronomy, Food Science, and He rallied for a career-best time star earns bronze last week. welcomes eighth- through 12th- Business Management & Sales. of 2 minutes, 51.48 seconds in the And drive their tractors to graders, is the largest club at FFA is about more than getting 1,000 meters and then pulled off and two silvers school. HHS. ready for a career, though. his individual feats. Homedale High School’s FFA The two biggest programs for It’s also about giving back to It started Friday night when Homedale High School graduate advisor left sweets in the teacher’s FFA are Supervised Agricultural the community: he competed in the long jump, Austin Emry may have fi nished lounge to celebrate National FFA Experiences (SAE) and Career • Each year the chapter adopts high jump and then qualifi ed for behind his rival again, but he still Week. Development Events (CDE). two area families and buys, wraps Saturday’s 55 hurdles fi nal with a posted a breakout meet at the Big “For the high school teachers Idsinga reports that Homedale and delivers Christmas presents time of 7.62, which was .07 of a Sky Conference indoor track and that put up with all of the craziness students recorded nearly $137,000 to them. second faster than his heptathlon fi eld championships. ensued,” she wrote in an email to in earned and invested incomes • This year, Homedale FFA’ers mark earlier in the day. The junior shared the meet’s faculty in which she detailed from their SAEs last year. cut, split and delivered 10 cords “I went up and sat with Brian co-MVP award with Jeff Mohl Homedale FFA activities. In 2012, students earned more of wood to families in need during and (assistant coach) Adam (Bork) of Montana State — the man National FFA Week, which than $18,000 in SAEs in cash the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday after the heptathlon, and I was who won the heptathlon as Emry ended Saturday, was designated sales and work income. weekend last month. able to relax and let my emotions finished third — after scoring in 1947. Statewide, which encompasses • Over the life of its Meat the come down and let my mind go,” more than half of the University of Homedale FFA marked the 85 chapters, Homedale placed in Need program, the chapter has Emry said Friday. “Then when Montana’s points in a sixth-place observation with Greenhand Day the top 10 in all but three CDEs. raised and delivered over 2.5 tons the hurdles came around, it was fi nish in the men’s meet. on Feb. 19. The CDEs are aligned with of pork to needy families in the back to business. My mind made Emry scored 27 of the Grizzlies’ Last Wednesday, FFA members Common Core Standards and each community. that switch, and I knew it was 51 points in the enemy territory of drove their family tractors to one either has a math element or a Later this year, the chapter time to go. Bozeman, Mont. school. public-speaking element. Idsinga will host its annual Agriculture “Today was the best I’ve done Emry rallied from a On Thursday, the members said each CDE has real-world Field Day at the Owyhee that. When I was warming up for disappointing second day in the enjoyed ice cream, and they application for careers. County Fairgrounds. About 500 the long jump, I didn’t even have heptathlon to fi nish second in the wrapped up the week Friday with Homedale students competed elementary school students from it on my mind that I had competed long jump with a career-best mark a series of Fear Factor activities. in CDEs such as Job Interview, Homedale and other schools turn in a heptathlon. I was looking at it of 24 feet, 9¼ inches; second Idsinga took the opportunity Welding, Small Engines, out each year. in the 55-meter hurdles in 7.58 as a whole new day.” seconds; and fourth in the high After the meet Saturday, jump (6-8¾). His effort in the long Schweyen agreed that something jump was just a half-inch off the clicked with Emry after his winning mark. disaster in the heptathlon. Adrian chapter sets bar high He scored 19 of UM’s first “Austin could have been broken 26 points in the meet, and the after (no-heighting), but he became Members start food drive Grizzlies were tied for third after a man after that,” Schweyen Friday. said. “His competitiveness, his with Jordan Valley, Nyssa His final eight points came adrenaline and his focus were at a counterparts Saturday in the 55 hurdles. level they’ve never been before. Emry saw a good-sized “You hate to say it, because by Anna-Marie Chamberlain, chapter advisor heptathlon lead over Mohl at the time that’s not what’s As part of National FFA Week, the Adrian FFA dissipate after achieving a no going through your head, but no- chapter has been participating in a variety of height in the pole vault Friday. heighting might have been the activities. “Austin was as distraught as best thing that ever could have One such activity, “Changing Hunger” was a coin I’ve ever seen him (after the happened to him. He is now a and canned food drive through the entire school pole vault),” UM coach Brian better competitor for having gone district. FFA members collected loose change and Schweyen said. through that.” non-perishable food items and delivered them to Now, Emry awaits word later “We talked about it, and I told the Nyssa Les Schwab as part of a statewide food Adrian FFA members, from left, Morgan White, this week on whether he will him that things can either go drive. Tyler Reay and Jett McCoy helped collect and qualify for the NCAA nationals downhill from here and that no- Les Schwab and the Oregon FFA recently deliver a carload of food and coins to the Nyssa Les as a heptathlete. heighting could ruin his entire partnered to conduct this event with all proceeds Schwab Tires location. Submitted photo donated to food pantries throughout Oregon. The program’s goal is for each chapter to donate 500 denominations. It is estimated that nearly $150 in pounds of food in an effort to reach the ultimate change alone was collected. Each 50 cents collected goal of collecting 50,000 pounds of food in Oregon equates to one pound of food in the contest. during February. “It was absolutely amazing to see the generosity Chapters and their sponsoring store that reach the of the students and teachers, especially the younger 500-pound goal will be recognized at the Oregon grades, when we collected the food and money,” FFA State Convention in March at Oregon State FFA member Morgan White said. University in Corvallis. In addition, the top chapters “Mrs. Ellsworths’ kindergarten class alone had that raise the most pounds, based upon their OSAA over 100 cans and boxes of food, and they gave us rankings, will also be recognized and awarded a over $75.” chapter scholarship. Chapter Sentinel Jett McCoy, who helped collect The Adrian, Jordan Valley and Nyssa chapters and deliver the food, said: are competing locally to determine which chapter “It was awesome to meet Dave (Jensen), the Nyssa can collect the most pounds of food. The winning store manager. He was really nice and appreciated all chapter will receive T-shirts donated by the Nyssa the work we had done to collect all that food.” Les Schwab. All food collected at the Nyssa store Community members are encouraged to contribute will be donated to the Nyssa Food Bank. to their favorite FFA chapter and add to the barrels Examining the barrels set up in the store, it (in this case, Adrian now has a tire crate) set up at appeared that Nyssa had a defi nite advantage in food the Les Schwab store. collected — until the Adrian chapter delivered their The partnership between the FFA chapters and Les haul. Although an exact weight has yet to be taken, Schwab has proven to be a strong one, but in the end, the Adrian chapter delivered a carload of food items it is the hungry families of the local communities in addition to a tub of change and bills of various that will benefi t the most. Page 18 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Commentary

Baxter Black, DVM Jon P. Brown, managing editor Eyes on Owyhee On the Inspiration point closed? edge of The International Olympic Committee’s decision to Those names and others mentioned by Homedale possibly end wrestling before the 2020 Summer Games assistant Mark Boothby — Dan Gable (Johnson’s idol), seems counterintuitive to everything that the Olympic Rulon Gardner and Cael Sanderson, among others — aren’t common sense Games are supposed to be. on the same cultural plane as Jordan, Lebron or Kobe, But the possible banishment of one of the original Brady, Peyton or Peterson or Pujols, A-Rod or Jeter, but Olympic sports is about more than international wrestlers they have just as much impact on the boys (and girls) who Spousal losing their biggest stage. The repercussions could be felt embrace wrestling. in Owyhee County. In fact, Boothby doesn’t wear Air Jordans. His kicks are Full disclosure: I haven’t always understood or Bruce Baumgartners. appreciated the sport of wrestling. Early in my journalism “Each year, when I have those shoes on, inevitably training career, I thought wrestlers and the men who led them were a wrestler asks about the signature on my shoes,” a little odd. Most competitors struck me as typical bad Boothby said, adding that he educates young wrestlers One of the most important things in the success of a news teenagers – much like the psychotic, torture-minded of Baumgartner’s history of earning medals in four marriage is spousal training. Sid in “Toy Story.” Coaches, despite the lip service of consecutive Olympiads. Many stories exist when a “cowboy type” (male or “discipline,” seemed to have little control over themselves “I always follow up my comment with a directive: female) marries someone with an urban upbringing. or the behavior of their charges. ‘Know your heritage.’ ” Usually it is the male heir to the ranch who goes to A&M, That perception changed when wrestling in Owyhee With the absence of Olympic wrestling, that heritage falls in love with a city girl and brings her home. Mother County became part of the beat. may be all young wrestlers will have to hold on to. and Dad get a feelin’ pretty quick whether the “tryout” is Men like Toby Johnson in Homedale and Rick Folwell “As we coach today’s athletes, the level of competition going to fi t in the family. Maybe she’s funny or loves kids, and Jon Nelson at Marsing showed the technical and is different, the style may be different, but the core of the rolls up her sleeves and does the dishes and really appears spiritual side of the sport. Instead of a bunch of kids rolling sport, the dedication to training and discipline required, to care for their lovesick son. Or they immediately realize around on a mat, wrestling became something with a pulse are the same,” Boothby said. they better get a prenuptial agreement to keep from losing promoted by people who exuded class. Nelson, who is trying to rebuild the Huskies’ program, the ranch! But most brides are willing to learn something The passion that drives the wrestlers overflowed fears the IOC’s short-sightedness could hurt the fabric of new to please the potential groom. when the proposal to end the oldest Olympic sport was the sport. However there are some limits! unveiled. “All these kids have for goals is to compete to maybe Cary came home with a young horse. He was pretty “I was shocked to hear about wrestling taken from the go to the Olympics,” he said. “Now what do they have to shiny but not too “civilized.” Cary put a bale of hay in each Olympics,” Nelson said. “I grew up watching some of the look forward to? corner of a square corral to give the illusion of a round pen, best wrestlers ever in the Schultz brothers, Kenny Monday, haltered the nervous 3-year-old and began its training. By John Smith and a lot more.” –– See Inspiration, Page 19 the fourth day, Bad News (the horse’s new name) was still not coming along as quickly as Cary had hoped. The horse had been introduced to the saddle, but you could say they weren’t best friends. Frank Priestley — Idaho Farm Bureau Day fi ve, Cary asked his new bride of three weeks if she would come and help him with one of the horses. He was keenly aware that she was unschooled in animal husbandry, BUT it would be a good chance for her to get a lesson in Voice of Idaho ag spousal training. He handed her a 12-foot training whip and climbed into the saddle on Bad News. “Now,” he instructed, “I’m gonna ride this horse in a Ballot initiative reform circle. You stand here in the center of the corral. If he balks or stops, you just show him the whip and cluck.” “OK,” she said, but she was wondering what was a will preserve rural voice cluck? The media has misunderstood and misrepresented governmental organizations (NGOs) like the Humane Her training had begun. Idaho Farm Bureau’s position on new legislation currently Society of the United States (HSUS) and others. Then Bad News stopped. “Now,” Cary said quietly. under consideration by the Idaho Legislature that would Their tactics have worked in several states and placed She laid that whip across Bad News’ butt like it was strengthen the voter initiative process. unnecessary restrictions on agriculture. In fact, their a Cat-o-Nine Tails and crowed like a rooster! Bad News The legislation in question, Senate Bill 1108, would power and infl uence have become so prevalent that just went to buckin’! When he got tired of buckin’ in a circle, ensure there is broad support across the state for any the threat of them bringing an initiative has caused some he bucked over the slip rail, into the boneyard, over the issue before it is placed on the ballot as an initiative or states to cave in to their demands. The bottom line here hayrake and through the irrigation pipes! Suddenly he referendum. It does not raise the bar on the total number of is that the process of lawmaking is diffi cult for good pitched forward, released the saddle horn from the waist signatures required, but would require that the signatures reasons. It should be challenging for a wealthy, out-of-state button on his jean jacket and fi red our spousal trainer into that are gathered come from across the state rather than just organization with an agenda, to come to Idaho and force a pile of net wire fencing and cedar posts, where he hung one or two heavily populated areas. This legislation has its way onto our ballot. up and fl ipped over a corrugated culvert, banged his head nothing to do with the education measures that failed in last To illustrate the issue of numbers, consider that statewide on a rusty disc blade and sank in a pile. fall’s election, on which Farm Bureau took no position. there are 895,834 registered voters. Ada County has He could hear his wife screaming! “Oh,” he thought, Recent newspaper editorials cite a previous ruling 251,467 registered voters as of the last general election. “She’s concerned about me.” wherein the court struck down a proposal requiring six Therefore, it would only take 21.3 percent of registered Then he realized she was racing for the house, cursing percent of voters from 22 of Idaho’s 44 counties in order voters in Ada County to get the required 53,750 signatures. him colorfully, vowing at the top of her lungs she would to get an initiative on the main ballot. The new legislation If you add Canyon County, it would take only 15.5 percent never help him in the barn again! specifi es six percent of voters in 18 legislative districts. of registered voters in those two counties to qualify a Today, 10 years later, he loves her still. They have A recent editorial in the Idaho Press-Tribune called the measure for the ballot. With numbers like these, why three kids, she has a job in town, and the spousal training change “divisive, cynical, unnecessary and without merit.” would signature-gatherers ever need to venture outside continues: he fi xes breakfast, picks up his socks, he’s However, the same court ruling cited by the newspaper of the Treasure Valley? learned to run the washer/dryer and dishwasher, and they also states that “Idaho could achieve the same end through Since the 1930s, when the initiative and referendum take turns with the 3-year-old (child, not horse). a geographic distribution requirement that does not laws were enacted, demographics in Idaho have changed They’ve learned to compromise; she deigns to feed the violate equal protection, for example, by basing any such dramatically. Back then, our population was much more stock when he is gone, but draws the line at holding horses requirement on existing state legislative districts.” evenly distributed and there was no real danger that one under any condition, or doctoring Cary if he’s wounded so It seems that some newspapers believe that rural Idaho part of the state could potentially impose its will on the badly he needs stitches. should take a backseat in the initiative process. The rest of the state. Because of increasing urbanization and A nice compromise. arguments raised by those in opposition seem to believe population declines in rural areas over past decades, it’s that a class distinction should exist between urban and rural easily conceivable that the urban areas of the Treasure —Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com for more voters. This legislation seeks to correct the discrepancy. Valley could place items on the ballot that would be features and to purchase Baxter Black merchandise. The threat on the horizon comes from large non- –– See Reform, Page 19 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 19 Commentary Financial management Rotating credit card debt for perks will bite you

Dear Dave, ful people do. This means living Dear John, But no, I wouldn’t move the What do you think about the on a detailed plan, saving, and I disagree. It’s like saying you money or try to hide it. It’s just not practice of credit card churning? investing! should quit your job to get food honest to try and act like you’re — Ethan — Dave stamps. You guys obviously aren’t poor when you’re not. I don’t poor, and any fi nancial advisor believe in that kind of stuff. Dear Ethan, Dear Dave, who says you need to fake being — Dave I think it’s a pretty dumb idea. Both of our daughters will poor in order to get help is not a The concept is to run up the bal- start college next year. We have person whose advice I want to — Dave Ramsey has authored ance on one card as high as you aires, and none of them have ever $25,000 set aside for each in follow. four New York Times best-selling can, then fl ip the balance from credited their success to credit their custodial accounts, but my When your kids apply for books: Financial Peace, More card to card in order to get perks card churning. Think about it: fi nancial advisor says we should scholarships and assistance, your Than Enough, The Total Money like airline miles. With all the time you’d spend, and take the money out because it will entire fi nancial picture will be as- Makeover and EntreLeadership. But if you want to go through risk you’re taking on a scheme keep them from being awarded as sessed. More funding goes to kids The Dave Ramsey Show is heard all the trouble and hassle over like that, you could actually have much in scholarships and other from poor families than rich ones, by more than 5 million listeners such a small amount of money, made some money. assistance. but that’s only fair. Chances are, each week on more than 500 radio be my guest. If you want success, Ethan, What do you think? you fall somewhere in the upper- stations. Follow Dave on Twitter I’ve met thousands of million- you have to mimic what success- — John middle portion of the scale. at @DaveRamsey. √ Inspiration: Change Contacting elected offi cials could hurt sport’s future Federal representatives E-mail — http://risch.senate.gov/public/index. From Page 18 Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) cfm?p=Email “I am afraid that it is going to hurt the sport in that less Local offi ce Term expires 2014 kids are going to not compete as hard during the offseason 251 E. Front St., Ste. 205 (freestyle and Greco-Roman seasons).” Boise, ID 83702 Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) In Johnson’s mind, wrestling goes beyond the mat. Phone — (208) 334-1776 Local offi ce Want proof? Jorge Hernandez, who struggled growing Fax — (208) 334-9044 1115 Albany St. up in Homedale, ended his high school days as a state Washington, D.C., offi ce Caldwell, ID 83605 tournament qualifi er. Today, the former heavyweight has 239 Dirksen Senate Building Phone — (208) 454-5518 dropped 40 pounds and has enrolled at the College of Washington, DC 20510 Fax — (208) 888-0894 (Meridian offi ce) Southern Idaho to pursue a law enforcement degree. Phone — (202) 224-6142 Washington, D.C., offi ce “Life is full of challenges, and wrestling is a sport that Fax — (202) 228-1375 1523 Longworth House Offi ce Building makes you rise to the challenge,” Johnson said. “If you E-mail — http://crapo.senate.gov/contact/email. Washington, D.C. 20510 want success in wrestling, you have to earn it, just as in cfm Phone — (202) 225-6611 life. Furthermore, wrestling is one of the toughest sports Term expires 2016 Fax — (202) 225-3029 in the world and requires tremendous discipline and years E-mail — https://labrador.house.gov/contact-me/ of training. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) email-me “In my program, I’m not just trying to produce successful Local offi ce Term expires 2012 athletes. I’m trying to mold young men into adults with 350 N. 9th St., Ste. 302 integrity and a strong work ethic.” Boise, ID 83702 State governor Here’s hoping IOC offi cials can fi nd both in the next Phone — (208) 342-7985 Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter eight years and come to their senses. Fax — (208) 343-2458 Offi ce of the Governor Washington, D.C., offi ce P.O. Box 83720 483 Russell Senate Offi ce Bldg. Boise, ID 83720 Washington, DC 20510 Phone — (208) 334-2100 √ Reform: Protection Phone — (202) 224-2752 E-mail — see http://gov.idaho.gov for interests in minority Fax — (202) 224-2573 Term expires 2014 From Page 18 detrimental to rural interests, and have the votes to ensure passage. This is one of the main reasons our founding fathers rejected direct democracy in favor of a representative republic. Many other states also have geographic requirements for their initiative and referendum procedures, many of which are even more restrictive than the one proposed by S1108. S1108 does not restrict access to the ballot or limit citizens’ ability to petition the government. It simply provides an additional “check and balance” to ensure broad support for an idea before it can move forward. While it may require a little more work to gather signatures across the state, that is a small price to pay to ensure that the rights of the minority are protected from the majority. — Frank Priestley is president of the Idaho Farm Bureau. Letters to the editor The deadline for submitting letters is noon on Friday: • E-mail to [email protected] • Fax to (208) 337-4867 • Mail to P.O. Box 97, Homedale ID, 83628 • Drop off at the Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., in Homedale Page 20 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago March 2, 1988 February 28, 1963 March 1, 1873

USPS cancels post offi ce construction Trojans eliminated in 2nd district tournament game A PREVENTIVE OF CRIME. It is suggested that a A United States Postal Service real estate specialist has The Homedale Trojans lost to Parma 57-32 at Caldwell method employed in Glasgow for the speedy detection of confi rmed that USPS plans to build a new post offi ce in Thursday night in their second game of the district burglars should be put in practice elsewhere. Some few Homedale have been cancelled. tournament and became the fi rst team eliminated. years ago, the Chief of Police established in Glasgow an In a Feb. 17 letter to Homedale Postmaster Joyce Turner, The Trojans lost their fi rst game of the tournament at offi ce wherein, for a small annual payment, any merchant USPS Real Estate Specialist Denise Hammond stated fl atly Parma Wednesday night to New Plymouth 50-42. is allowed to deposit the keys of his business premises, that Homedale will not be considered as a site for new In the Saturday night game the smaller Trojans, out- together with such particulars as are likely to be of postal facilities until the next fi scal year. rebounded on both boards, could not match the torrid service to the police in the protection of his property. If “Please,” she wrote, “put to rest any speculation that the Panthers’ fi rst-half scoring pace and were down 29-14 at the constable on his beat observes any movement unusual Postal Service will have to take action in the next ninety the intermission. The closest they came in the second half in the look of the premises under his charge, he is able to days as this is strictly an unfounded rumor.” was 42-24 midway in the third period. enter them without delay or diffi culty, and the knowledge Ms. Hammond said in the letter that the Postal Service Junior Cliff Gould led the Panther scoring with 17 points of this fact inspired among thieves a wholesome fear that regrets “the community would not vacate that portion of and took down nine rebounds to lead in that department they were liable to be interrupted at any stage of their the alley which would run through the proposed site…” also. The Panthers held a 29-15 margin off the boards. proceedings. It seems that the system not only pays its Ms. Hammond said the USPS feels concerns that the John Watts chipped in with 12 points to back up Gould’s working expenses, but has considerably lessened the US 95 site faced were merely “temporary.” leading effort. Floyd Breach, a 5-10 junior, topped the number of warehouse robberies. “Since the state is moving forward progressively to Trojan scoring with eight points while Jay Olsen topped reroute this highway in the near future, we feel this is in rebounding with fi ve. GREELEY’S ESTATE. Appraisers of Greeley’s estate only a temporary concern compared to the forty of fi fty Pilgrims 50, Trojans 42 estimate that the personal property will foot up to about years the Postal Service will provide services from this In Friday night’s game, New Plymouth rallied from a $120,000. It is said Samuel Sinclair is indebted to the estate location,” she wrote. 23-18 halftime defi cit to nip the Trojans after an upset at least $8,000. There are about $100,000 in bad debts and looked in the making. worthless securities. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., owes the ICA asks Hodel to oppose park Jumping off to a quick lead, Homedale was on top 13-7 estate $50,000 borrowed money. Commodore Vanderbilt Leaders of the Idaho Cattle Association met privately at the fi rst quarter mark and continued to hold the edge has given $5,000 to each of Mr. Greeley’s daughters, saying with Don Hodel, secretary of the Interior, Feb. 25 to through the second period. they can have as much as they need at any time. urge opposition to the proposed national park in the The Pilgrims turned warm in the third stanza and scooted mountainous areas of the county. to a 37-32 advantage as the fi nal eight minutes got under CATTLE FOR SALE. The undersigned has one The proposal by an environmentalist group, the way. In the fi nal period, New Plymouth hit 13 points to thousand (1,000) head of fi ne half-breed Texas steers and association said, would deny access to Bureau of Land 10 for the Trojans. heifers, from three to seven years of age, which he offers Management grazing lands in the county. Members of Senior Jay Olsen paced the Trojans and all scoring for sale at the low price of fi fteen ($15) dollars per head! the association claim cattle ranchers would be forced to with 21 points on seven fi elders and a like number of free There are about equal numbers of the steers and heifers, abandon their businesses and homes as a result. shots. Greg Meacham was tops for the Pilgrims with 11, and they are now grazing on Sucker Creek, Snake River. Tom Shaw of Caldwell, president-elect of the group, and these were the only two players in the contest to fi nd Cornelius Shea, Silver City, I.T., Feb. 25th, 1873 told Hodel that the proposed plan by the Committee for double fi gures. Idaho’s High Desert “threatens to destroy the livelihood It was from the charity line that Homedale stayed with AN OLD SETTLER GONE. Egidius Korb, familiarly of Idaho citizens who for more than 100 years have raised the Pilgrims. The Trojans held a 16-8 advantage from the known as “Old Cutch John,” died suddenly of a species not only cattle, but their families, on the ranchlands of line while being out-shot from the fi eld, 21-13. of paralysis last Wednesday. Deceased was a native of Owyhee County.” Prussia, and came to Owyhee about nine years ago. The Joining Shaw in the meeting were Eric Davis, Marsing Disaster auction promoters plan 3rd event funeral took place day before yesterday. One by one the Bruneau, association president; Bert Brackett, Rogerson, Preparations for the Marsing Community Disaster old settlers of our camp are passing over the dark river vice-president, and Gary Glenn, Boise, executive vice- Fund Inc. are going “great guns” to make the third annual whose waters lave the shores eternity. president. auction March 2 a success. Sale will start at 10:30 a.m. with hamburger lunch being served from 12 o’clock on under GOOD FOR THE EMPIRE. The last crushing of Empire Nettleton named as top lawman auspices of the Marsing businessmen with Ray Herman ore taken from the north works yielded $77.60 per ton, and Owyhee County Sheriff Tim Nettleton has been manger and chief cook. the mine is now looking better than ever. named Lawman of the Year by a Boise-based service Charles Falen, auction chairman, Vernon Hauman, organization. vice chairman, and Mrs. Mel Ezell, secretary, have been BULLION SHIPMENT. Wells, Fargo & Co. shipped Nettleton was presented the award for his contribution holding meetings with all committee heads completing from here, this week, bullion to the amount of $10,500. to law enforcement by the Boise chapter of the Sons of fi nal arrangements. the American Revolution early last week. The hauling and transportation committee consisting of LOCAL HINTS AND HAPPENINGS. The weather has “I really did appreciate it,” Nettleton said Monday. “I the Marsing fi remen, Wilbert Mayer and Stan Schindele are been acting very badly for the past two days – snowing felt quite honored.” busy going into Caldwell and Nampa picking up furniture, and blowing like mad. Nettleton was nominated for the Lawman of the Year televisions, rugs, dishes, dryers, etc. The ball a week ago last night was well attended, and a Award by former Caldwell Police Captain Al Wing. The solicitations committee, Mrs. Julio Churruca very pleasant affair. The new canvass is just the thing. chairman, has fl owers, purses, candy, sugar, dry goods, A young man at the party the other evening being asked Academic team sweeps division games, groceries, clothing and many other things too if he could play the harpsichord, wanted to know if it was Homedale High School’s Academic Decathlon Team, numerous to mention stored at her service station ready anything like seven up. as one high school staffer put it, “kicked butt” during to be auctioned off. “Sailor Jack” got into some trouble on the Mountain this regional competition Saturday at Meridian’s Centennial week and is now serving a 10 days’ term in jail, in default High School. Succor Crik Sam Sez: “Seems like the legislature is of paying $40 fi ne. Homedale’s team swept the small school division of the always thinkin’ up new taxes before I can git the old ones Hon. B. J. Nordyke, Councilman from Lemhi County, academic contest, and scored more total points than all but paid.” is in town. He has a pack train engaged in bringing fl our one other school at the meet — that school was Bishop from Reynold’s Creek to Silver. Kelly High School, an A-1 institution. Lenten services planned by Lutherans John Onstott got back from a brief visit to Boise and Individual scholastic awards were won by local academic The holding of special Lenten services is a standard Idaho Cities this week. He says the weather is much colder decathletes Blas Uberuaga, Danny Itano and Tim Coleman, practice of the Lutheran church. Beginning this week, Mt. in Idaho than in Silver. according to Coach Frank Craig. Calvary Lutheran congregation will hold its mid-week Jas. H. Gardner has just received a letter from John “And,” he added, “our kids took seven of the nine awards services each Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. Farneman, who went to Pioche last fall, but is now in San in the essay contest.” The Rev. Victor A. Schulze, pastor, will preach a series Francisco, on his way to the Atlantic States, in some one Academic essay winners included Jeanie Jordan, Kelly of sermons on the passion history of Jesus Christ, titled of which he intends to settle down. Mr. Farneman advised Itano, Tony Freibert, Joe Eisenbrandt, Christy Alambra, “Bought With a Price.” A series of six New Testament fi lms Owyheeans to stay at home, and not go to Pioche. Nichole Chadez and Danny Itano. in color will be presented at these services. Hotel keepers are people we have to “put up with.” The Homedale regional victory qualifies the local Self-denial offering folders will be distributed for an A couple more discussions with fi sts in town this week. academic squad to compete for the state small school title in-gathering of mission funds on the fi rst Sunday after No epizootic here yet, nor has it made its appearance on March 25 and 26 at Boise State University. Easter. The public is invited to attend. the Winnemucca road. Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Page 21 Public notices SYNOPSIS OF OWYHEE payments are now due, plus costs and advances made to protect Boise Meridian, Owyhee County, COMMISSIONERS In the Matter of the Estate of accumulated late charges, plus the security associated with this Idaho, described as follows: MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, FRANCES H. MRAK, Deceased any costs or expenses associated foreclosure. The principal balance COMMENCING at a brass cap 2013 Person. with this foreclosure. The accrued is $21,000.00, together with interest monument marking the section Approved pay authorizations NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN interest is at the rate of 6.44% per thereon at 7.000% per annum from corner common to Sections 15, for Clerk, Road & Bridge, and that the undersigned has been annum from August 1, 2012. The 2/23/2012, until paid. 16,21 and 22, Township S South. Sheriff’s Departments. Approved appointed Personal Representative principal balance owing as of this The Benefi ciary elects to sell or Range 3 East, Boise Meridian, purchase of a new Data Tel Phone of the above named estate. All date on the obligation secured by cause the trust property to be sold Owyhee County, Idaho width System. persons having claims against said Deed of Trust is $124,699.03, to satisfy said obligation. bears South 0°00’ 42” West from Approved MOU with Bruneau the said decedent are required to plus accrued interest at the rate of Anyone having any objection to centerline station P.S. 10t40.31 Soil Conservation District on present their claims within four 6.44% per annum from August the sale on any grounds whatsoever according to the offi cial plans of the Quagga Mussel Inspection months after the date of the fi rst 1, 2012. will be afforded an opportunity to State Highway No. 61, Project Stations. publication of this notice or said DATED This 15th day of be heard as to those objections if No. F.A.P. $4804 (4) on fi le in Approved Certificates of claims will be forever barred. February, 2013. they bring a lawsuit to restrain the offi ce of the State of Idaho Residency for students attending Claims must be both fi led with RYAN M. FAWCETT, a the same. Department of Highways, Boise, CWI. the Court and presented to the Member of the Idaho State Bar, DATED: 2/19/2013. Idaho; thence North 87° 31’17” Approved application on JABG Personal Representative of the SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE Pioneer Title Company of East 2518.62 feet to a railroad Grant estate at the law offi ce of DAVID 2/27;3/6,13,20/13 Ada County, dba Pioneer Lender rail section buried vertically in Co-Ordination meeting with E. KERRICK, 1001 Blaine Street, Trustee Services an existing fence line; said rail Jarbidge District BLM. (PO Box 44), Caldwell, Idaho. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Trustee By Amy L. Bowles, bears North 41° 37’ 24” West Indigent & Charity: 13-03, DATED this 13 day of February, SALE Assistant Secretary, c/o Pioneer 166.26 feet from a brass cap 13-04 Liens approved. 13-05 2013. Trustee’s Sale No. ID-PRV- Lender Trustee Services, 8151 W. monument marking the quarter approved applicant, 13-02 denied /s/Frances Myers, Personal 13002593 Rifl eman Street, Boise, ID 83704 corner common to Sections 15 applicant. Representative NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Phone: 888-342-2510 and 22; thence North 44° 28’ 44” Conference call with District 2/20,27;3/6/13 that, Pioneer Title Company of EXHIBIT “A” West 585.61 feet to a steel pin on 23 Legislators. The complete Ada County, dba Pioneer Lender A tract of land having 192 the Southeasterly right of way minutes can be viewed online NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Trustee Services, the duly appointed 1/2 foot frontage on the Grand line of Klrchgestner Lane; thence at owyheecounty.net or in the SALE Successor Trustee, will on June View to Bruneau Highway in South 600 II’ West along said right Clerk’s offi ce. On Tuesday, the 18th day of 27, 2013, at the hour of 11:00 AM, the North Half of the Northwest of way line 166.94 feet to the 2/27/13 June, 2013, at the hour of 11:00 of said day, ON THE STEPS Quarter, Section 22, Township REAL POINT OF BEGINNING; o’clock a.m. of said day in the OF THE OWYHEE COUNTY 5 South, Range 3 East, Boise thence South 60° 11’ West along NOTICE OF INCLUSION/ lobby of the Owyhee County COURTHOUSE, LOCATED AT Meridian, Owyhee County, Idaho, line 198.57 feet to a steel pin on EXCLUSION OF LAND Courthouse, 20381 State Hwy. 78, THE CORNER OF HIGHWAY more particularly described as the Northerly right of way line INTO IRRIGATION Murphy, in the County of Owyhee, 78 AND HAILEY STREET, follows: of the Grand View Irrigation DISTRICT State of Idaho, Ryan M. Fawcett, MURPHY, ID, sell at public BEGINNING at the Section District Canal; thence South 78° The undersigned, Secretary of as Successor Trustee, will sell auction to the highest bidder, for corner common to Section 15, 51’ East along line 282,85 feet to the District hereby gives notice that at public auction, to the highest cash, in lawful money of the United 16, 21 and 22, Township 5 South, a steel pin; thence North 28° 09’ the following petitioner, pursuant bidder, for cash, in lawful money States, all payable at the time of Range 3 East, Boise Meridian, West 107.36 feet to a steel pin; to Idaho Code 43-1001 filed of the United States, all payable sale, the following described real Owyhee County, Idaho; thence thence North 42° 53’ West 80.20 with the Gem Irrigation District, at the time of sale, the following and personal property (hereafter South 0° 17’ East 14.10 feet feet to the REAL POINT OF a request that the land more described real property situated in referred to collectively as the along the Section line to a point; BEGINNING. Commonly known particularly hereinafter described the County of Owyhee, State of “Property”), situated in the County thence as 255 5th Street Grand View Id be included and excluded into the Idaho, and described as follows, of OWYHEE, State of Idaho, South 79° 27’ East 235.10 feet 83624. Said sale will be made Gem Irrigation District: to-wit: to-wit: along the South Highway right of without covenant or warranty, Petitioner: Tom Wilke LOT 14, EXCEPTING ATTACHED HERETO way line to a point on the curve; express or implied, regarding title, Inclusion: 36 acres in the THEREFROM THE EAST 12 AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND thence along a curve to the right possession or encumbrances to SWNE, Sec. 4, T2N R5W and ½ FEET AND ALL OF LOTS INCORPORATED HEREIN AS having the following description, satisfy the obligation secured by 27 acres in the NWSE, Sec. 4, 15 AND 16 OF BLOCK 58 OF THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. a central angle 5° 55’ tangent of and pursuant to the power of sale T2N R5W THE AMENDED TOWNSITE The Trustee has no knowledge 296.1 feet, a radius of 5,729.58 conferred in the Deed of Trust Exclusion: 36 acres in the PLAT OF HOMEDALE, of a more particular description of feet, a 1° curve, and whose South executed by Clayton E. Shank NWNW, Sec. 9, T2N R5W, 32 OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO, the above-referenced Property but, right of way long chord bears as Grantor, to Alliance Title and acres in the SWNW, Sec. 9 T2N ACCORDING TO THE for purposes of compliance with South 76° 29’ 30” East 586.24 Escrow Corp, as Trustee, for the R5W & 10 acres in the NWSW, OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF Section 60-113 of Idaho Code, feet to a point on the tangent; benefi t and security of Metlife Sec. 9 T2N R5W, all in Owyhee FILED AUGUST 9, 1911 AS NO. the Trustee has been informed that thence Home Loans, A Division of County, Idaho. 7284 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE the address of 420 FRONTAGE South 73° 32’ East 580.64 Metlife Bank, N.a. as Benefi ciary, This notice is given to any and OF THE RECORDER FOR ROAD , GRANDVIEW, ID feet along the Southerly right of recorded November 19, 2009, as all persons who are interested in OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO. 83624, is sometimes associated way line of the Murphy-Bruneau Instrument No. 269744, Mortgage or who may be affected by the The Successor Trustee has no with said real property. Highway to the Northeast corner records of Owyhee County, Idaho. change of the boundaries of the knowledge of a more particular Said sale will be made without of Lot 6 of the Sheldon Burghardt THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE Gem Irrigation District by the description of the above-referenced covenant or warranty regarding Survey, an iron pin, the TRUE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH proposed annexation of the real real property, but for purposes of title, possession or encumbrances POINT OF BEGINNING; SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO property described above in and compliance with Section 60-113, to satisfy the obligation secured thence CODE. NO REPRESENTATION to the District. Idaho Code, the Successor Trustee by and pursuant to the power South 73° 32’ East along the IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, Notice is hereby given to all has been informed that the street of sale conferred in the Deed of South right of way line of the OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY interested or those who may be address of 31 West Oregon Ave., Trust executed by DENNIS F. Bruneau-Grand View Highway RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS affected by such annexation to Homedale, Idaho, is sometimes CHAFE AND DARLENE F. 192.5 feet to an iron pin; thence OBLIGATION. The default for appear at the offi ce of the Gem associated with said real property. CHAFE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, South 05° 39’40” West 120.00 which this sale is to be made is: Irrigation District located at 118 Said sale will be made without as Grantor, to PIONEER TITLE feet to an iron pin; thence Failure to pay the entire unpaid S. 1st St. Homedale, ID at 7:15 covenant or warranty regarding COMPANY OF ADA COUNTY, North 73° 32’ West a distance of principal balance pursuant to PM on April 2, 2013 and at such title, possession or encumbrances as Trustee, for the benefit and 192.5 feet to an iron pin; thence demand dated september 24, time show cause in writing, if any to satisfy the obligation secured security of UNITED CAPITAL North 05° 39’ 40” East, a 2012 wherein the beneficiary they have, why the lands set forth by and pursuant to the power MORTGAGE COMPAY, INC., distance of 120.0 feet to the TRUE has exercised its option to above should not be included/ of sale conferred in the Deed as Benefi ciary, dated 12/15/2010, POINT OF BEGINNING. immediately declare all sums excluded in and unto the Gem of Trust executed by MARK recorded 12/23/2010, under 2/27;3/6,13,20/13 due and payable; plus interest Irrigation District, Dated this 14th A. BOOTHBY and AMY Instrument No. 273160, Mortgage thereon from november 17, 2009; day of February 2013. BOOTHBY, Husband and Wife, records of OWYHEE County, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S together with all subsequent sums Connie Chadez, Secretary- Grantor, to Ryan M. Fawcett, IDAHO, the beneficial interest SALE advanced by benefi ciary pursuant Treasurer Successor Trustee, for the benefi t in which is presently held by Loan No. xxxx8309 T.S. to the terms and conditions of Gem Irrigation District and security of IDAHO HOUSING UNITED CAPITAL MORTGAGE No. 1375551-26 Parcel No. said deed of trust. The estimated 2/20,27;3/6/13 AND FINANCE ASSOCIATION, COMPAY, INC.. rfd00000157402a NOTICE OF balance owing as of this date on recorded September 20, 2007, as THE ABOVE GRANTORS TRUSTEE’S SALE On May the obligation secured by said deed NOTICE Instrument No. 262493, Mortgage ARE NAMED TO COMPLY 30, 2013, at the hour of 11:00am, of trust is $147,991.75, including Pursuant to Idaho Code 25- records of Owyhee County, Idaho. WITH SECTION 45-1506(4) of said day, at In the lobby of interest, costs and expenses 2301, the State Brand Inspector THE ABOVE GRANTOR IS (A), IDAHO CODE. NO owyhee county courthouse, 20381 actually incurred in enforcing is holding on Holstein heiferette, NAMED TO COMPLY WITH REPRESENTATION IS MADE state hwy 78, , Murphy, Idaho, the obligation thereunder or in found on Wright Lane near SECTION 45-1506 (4)(a), IDAHO THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, First American Title Insurance this sale, and trustee’s fees and/ Summercamp Rd in Owyhee CODE. NO REPRESENTATION PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE Company, as trustee, will sell or reasonable attorney’s fees as County. She will be sold at IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, FOR THIS OBLIGATION. at public auction, to the highest authorized in the promissory note Treasure Valley Livestock Auction OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY The default for which is sale is bidder, for cash, cashier’s check secured by the aforementioned on Friday March 8, 2013. May be RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS made is the failure to pay when due drawn on a State or National Deed of Trust. First American claimed with proof of ownership OBLIGATION. under the Deed of Trust Note dated Bank, a check drawn by a State Title Insurance Company C/o and paying all expenses. 208- The default for which this sale 12/15/2010, FAILURE TO PAY or Federal Credit Union, or a Cal-western Reconveyance 459-4231 is to be made is the failure to pay THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE check drawn by a State or Federal Corporation P.O. Box 22004 El 2/27;3/6/13 when due, monthly installment WHICH BECAME DUE AT Savings and Loan Association, Cajon Ca 92022-9004 (800)546- payments under the Deed of Trust MATURITY, TOGETHER WITH Savings Association, or Savings 1531 Dated: January 25, 2013 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Note dated September 10, 2007, ACCRUED AND ACCRUING Bank, all payable at the time of Signature/By First American Title CASE NO. CV2013-02834 in the amount of $947.00 each, INTEREST, CHARGES, FEES sale, the following described real Insurance Company. R-425328 IN THE DISTRICT COURT for the months of September, AND COSTS AS SET FORTH. property, situated in the County 2/6,13,20,27/13 OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL 2012, through January, 2013, All delinquencies are now of Owyhee, state of Idaho, and DISTRICT OF THE inclusive; and for each and every due, together with unpaid and described as follows, to wit: A STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND month thereafter until date of sale accruing taxes, assessments, tract of laud In Sections 15 and 22, FOR THE COUNTY OF or reimbursement. All delinquent trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, Township S Sooth, Range 3 East, Page 22 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Public AUCTION AUCTION PREVIEW AND AUCTION: 20 W. IDAHO AVE. notices ONLINE AUCTION THE BUCK STOPS HERE & HOMEDALE MINI MALL SUMMONS FOR should immediately retain an the obligation: as of February PUBLICATION attorney to advise you in this 13, 2013: $66,105.61 Because of TOTAL LIQUIDATION AUCTION CASE NO. CV2012-02441 matter. interest, late charges, and other IN THE DISTRICT COURT DATED Feb. 12, 2013 charges that may vary from day Due to the HUGE AMOUNT OF INVENTORY, OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL Charlotte Sherburn, Clerk of to day, the amount due on the day We will be auctioning off lots of items DISTRICT OF THE the Court you pay may be greater. Hence, if every week for the next several months STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND By: Lena Johnson, Deputy you pay the amount shown above, FOR THE COUNTY OF Clerk an adjustment may be necessary PREVIEW: Thursdays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm., OWYHEE 2/27;3/6,13,20/13 after we receive your check. Closes Sundays @ 7 pm COLLECTION BUREAU, For further information write Pickup Mondays 11:00 am to 6:00 pm INC., an Idaho corporation, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S or call the Successor Trustee at Plaintiff, SALE the address or telephone number 20 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale, ID 83628. -vs- Idaho Code 45-1506 Today’s provided above. Basis of default: 10% Buyers Premium. AMANDA NICKOLE date: February 13, 2013 File No.: failure to make payments when treasurevalleyauctionnetwork.com VESTAL, Defendant. 7037.94653 Sale date and time due. Please take notice that the 208 941-2645 TO: THE ABOVE NAMED (local time): June 14, 2013 at 11:00 Successor Trustee will sell at DEFENDANT(S): AM Sale location: in the lobby of public auction to the highest bidder You have been sued by the the Owyhee County Courthouse, for certifi ed funds or equivalent above named Plaintiff. The nature 20381 State Highway 78, Murphy, the property described above. of the claim against you is monies Idaho 83650 Property address: The property address is identifi ed due and owing. Anytime after 20 230 W Montana Ave Homedale, to comply with IC 60-113 but is )* (
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/.#)( days following the last publication ID 83628 Successor Trustee: not warranted to be correct. The SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2013 of this summons, the court may Northwest Trustee Services, property’s legal description is: Located: At the East Edge of Homedale, Idaho at the Homedale Beet Dump. enter a judgment against you Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Lot 10 in Block 39 of Amended Signs posted. without further notice, unless Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 Townsite of Homedale, according Sale starts 10:00 AM/MT Lunch served. Terms: Cash or bankable check sale day. prior to that time you have fi led (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust to the offi cial plat thereof, fi led No buyer’s premium. No Credit Cards. Everything sold as is where is. a written response in the proper information Original grantor: August 9, 1911 as Instrument Selling all types of Farm & Ranch Equipment. form, including the case number, Brandon Wright, a married man, No. 7284, official records of To Consign your equipment, please contact and paid any required fi ling fee as his sole & separate property Owyhee County, Idaho. The sale JB Salutregui @ 541/212-3278 or any of the to the Clerk of the Court and Original trustee: Alliance Title & is subject to conditions, rules and Baker Auction Co. personnel. served a copy of your response Escrow Corp. Original benefi ciary: procedures as described at the on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys, Mark Mortgage Electronic Registration sale and which can be reviewed EARLY CONSIGNMENTS: L. Clark, PLLC, PO Box 846, Systems, Inc. as nominee for First at www.northwesttrustee.com or TRACTORS: JD 9400 T • Ford 8600 • Ford 5000 • Ford 601 w/loader • IHC 5011 • MF 65 D Nampa, Idaho, 83653; (208) 463- Horizon Home Loans, a Division USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale w/Farmhand loader • Ford 671 D • Ford TW 35 MFWD • N H 185 C-175 track skidsteer • JD 2311. A copy of the Summons and of First Tennessee Bank N.A., its is made without representation, 544 B loader • 2- JD 4040's • JD 3020 • Ford A 63 front loader, new rubber • Ferguson TO Complaint can be obtained by successors and assigns Recording warranty or covenant of any kind. 30• N H LB 115 backhoe MFWD 236 actual hrs, like new • Ford 671 • TX 640 Terex 4X4 • N H LB-75 4X4 backhoe contacting either the Clerk of the date: 06/30/2008 Recorder’s (TS# 7037.94653) 1002.242117- COMBINES: 2- JD 9600 combines w/225 grain heads • JD 822 Corn head Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. instrument number: 265510 File No. TRUCKS: 2006 Ford F-250 4X4 X cab • 2005 Ford F-250 4X4 X cab • 1988 IH tandem diesel If you wish legal assistance, you County: Owyhee Sum owing on 2/27;3/6,13,20/13 auto w/Laird 1000 RMH feed box • 1983 KW tandem Cat diesel 13spd 20' silage bed w/hoist • 1997 Ford ½ ton ex cab 2 wd • 1997 Ford ½ ton 4X4 TRAILERS: 2002 Western 49' 3 axle belt trailer 4' belt • 2000 P&J tandem back hoe trailer, pintal hitch w/ramps EQUIPMENT: Knight 8020 Pro Twin slinger manure spreader • 2006 Brillion Land Com- mander 11 shank w/new discs, bearing & points • Dammer diker 12 row 30” potato diker • The Original Artsway 24' 3pt hyd fold landplane • Case IH 25' cultivator hyd fold w/soil cond. • Case IH 17' chisel plow w/soil cond. • N H Super 1048 stackwagon • Hesston 4655 PTO baler • N H 1116 hydro swing swather 14' • Gehl 970 tandem axle feed wagon • M F 124 baler • Hotsy portable steam cleaner w/9hp Honda • 12' 3K cultivator • 5' rotary mower • Picket bean cutter • 20' shredder • 2- 14' MF disc's • 15' JD roller harrow • spray boom for tractor • 2- Beck 8 “Lap-top” News Source row onion planters • 7' mower • Orchard cultivator • Onion planter • Alloway cultivator 8X22 • Alfalfa seed planter • Lilliston cultivator 5X30 • 4 bed onion bed knocker • 4 bottom JD spinner plow • JD 12' grain drill • JD 4 pt ripper • IHC 575 tandem manure spreader • 12' 3k cultivator • 6' JD grain drill on steel • 10' JD grain dill on steel • 12' Eversman tandem disc • 5 shank Doesn’t need Valley Mound corrugator • parts washer Owyhee County & Owyhee County Sheriffs dept. Plugged in will be selling surplus items at this auction. to anything. BAKER AUCTION CO. 1-800-650-5808 Please check our website for an updated list: Available www.bakerauction.com anytime, anyplace ROGER BAKER J.B. SALUTREGUI SAM BAKER 541-889-5808 541-212-3278 541-889-8413 Subscribe Today! SPRING MACHINERY &

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Patti Zatica Classifieds! Phone: 208-573-7091 3AFER#HIMNEYs   sSAFERCHIMNEYCOM Page 24 Wednesday, February 27, 2013 From page 1 √ Permits: Clerk says lack of permit hurts city government’s bottom line projects because property owners process also reduces or eliminates hadn’t purchased permits through the city’s liability in the event of the city. an accident caused by structural One of those projects is the insuffi ciency. proposed New York Barbecue on In the bigger picture, the old Homedale Drive-In site at unpermitted new development the corner of East Idaho Avenue also can affect property taxes and North 3rd Street West. because owners may not pay for Restaurant owner Dave the full value of their improved Williams plans to open next lots. Ultimately, though, the task month, but on Feb. 13 Pierson of making sure a property owner posted a stop-work order in one of is paying his fair share comes the building’s windows because down to the county assessor’s no permit was obtained before offi ce. remodeling began. Other stop orders have been It costs $100 to take out a permit issued in Homedale for residential through City Hall. According development in the King’s Court to Clerk and Treasurer Alice mobile home park on Main Pegram, the fi nal cost of a permit Street and another home where is dependent on the value of the property owner had begun the construction, alteration or constructing — without a permit remodel. — a 20-foot-by-30-foot building The International Building that also didn’t meet setback Code sets a sliding ratio for rules. final permit costs based on a Pierson signs off on all building percentage of the project’s total projects in town after making sure A sign pointing out Homedale’s rules on construction stands just feet east of the former Homedale cost, Pegram said. that all work is up to code and that Drive-In on Idaho Avenue. Because the city doesn’t have a all necessary steps are taken. full-time inspector on the payroll, Building permits also ensure Pierson works as an independent proper engineering is done when contractor. The city receives 25 necessary on projects, Pegram percent of building fees paid on said. basque Club, homedale completed projects. The rest goes City records indicate that an th to Pierson. engineering fi rm was consulted 13 Annual When a property owner doesn’t when Fisher’s Bar expanded into pull a building permit for a project, the former Red Rock Antiques it affects the city in a number of building next door at the corner ways, Pegram said. of West Idaho Avenue and North For starters, each year the city 1st Street West. Pegram said the council sets a budget based on fi re department also had to sign projected revenue. If building fees off on the addition. aren’t paid, the actual revenue Pegram confirmed that the could be lower than projections proper permits were in place when and create budgetary problems. construction began on the Tango Saturday March 9, 2013 Liability also is an issue for the Saloon on U.S. Highway 95. >`ˆœ>Ê
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New Location! Badiola Arena 2nd Annual FIRE HOUSE Chili COOK - OFF

16 March 2013

Owyhee County Museum, Murphy, ID. (On the lawn outside, In conjunction with the Murphy Spring Bazaar)

Entry Fee: $15 (For 1stEntry) $5 (For Additional Entries) herribatza dantzariak - oinkari basque dancers Chili Tasting open to the public at 11:00 AM Live & Silent Auction For entry forms, rules or information contact Louis >˜Vˆ˜}ÊUÊœœ`ÊUÊ Àˆ˜ŽÃ ([email protected]) Or phone 208-495-2154

/Õ}ʜvÊ7>ÀÊ>˜`Ê7iˆ} ÌÊ >ÀÀÞ Awards for 1st place in each of 4 categories and the œ˜ÌiÃÌÃÊ‡Ê >à Ê*ÀˆâiÃt “Peoples Choice” (If you would like to be a cook-off judge use the contact info Admission -- $5.00 above and volunteer) Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Band: “Jeff Palmer Band” Owyhee Avalanche Photos