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VOL. 33, NO. 35 $1 HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018 State Work to grazing eliminate formula U.S. 95 unchanged “freeze — for now heaves” Dept. of Lands staff still looking ongoing at issue Road south of Owyhee County ranchers using state grazing lands Marsing restricted breathed a sigh of relief last during project week. But the cattlemen may not A private contractor yet have a clear answer on continues work to rebuild a whether the cost of doing portion of U.S. Highway 95 business is going up. damaged by years of pavement The Idaho Board of Land upheaval. Commissioners voted, 4-1, to A 1¼-mile-long stretch of retain the current formula used System maintenance the highway south of Marsing to determine grazing fee rates creates free car wash has been the focus of a project on grazing ground managed Above: A vehicle travels south through a torrent of since July 23. Central Paving of by the Idaho Department of water on North 1st Street East on Thursday. Left: City of Boise is expected to complete Lands (IDL). Homedale public works supervisor Bret Smith prepares the $2.6 million reconstruction The commissioners’ Aug. to turn off a fi re hydrant on the corner of North 1st Street by November. 21 decision was the latest and East Owyhee Avenue after fl ushing water through “The issue we are trying step in a lengthy process of the city’s system Thursday. Smith said he opened several to address is clay beneath reviewing the state’s grazing hydrants during the process after re-chlorinating the the roadway that can swell city’s water system. –– See Grazing, page 4 –– See U.S. 95, page 4 Jordan Valley will be West’s atlatl capital this weekend Desert event. World-class throwers expected Today, atlatl throwers the for inaugural event world over seek accuracy against targets much like ar- World-class atlatl thrower original weapon consisting of a chers do. Glenn Fretwell wants to bring dart and a device used to fl ing And Fretwell is hoping that the ancient skill a little closer the dart at its intended target. some of his fellow world-class to home. Atlatl is the name of the pro- fl ingers will stay and play at his With that in mind, he has put jectile that is launched. Oxbow Trailer Park in Jordan together the inaugural High Millennia ago, the targets Valley. Desert Atlatl Throw and In- were the beasts roaming North The contest will run daily ternational Standard Accuracy America. There is evidence through Tuesday. Contest (ISAC), which will be that the weapons were used The ISAC throws will take Jordan Valley’s Glenn Fretwell is trying to bring some atlatl held on his property in Jordan more recently by Eskimos and place at 10 a.m. each day. Once knowledge to the area with a tournament this weekend in his Valley this weekend. Australian Bushmen, according hometown. The atlatl is an ancient, ab- to a fl yer advertising the High –– See Atlatl, page 5
Subscribe today Change of venue, Pg. 2: Rope & Ride comes to Homedale Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered Longtime teacher dies, Pg. 7: Kathryn Matteson was 101 directly to you each Wednesday Trojans roll in opener, Pg. 13: Uranga throws four TD passes Only $37.10 (incl. post. & tax) in Owyhee County Call 337-4681 HFD dinner, Pg. 24: Annual fundraising event on the horizon Obituaries, 6-7 • Commentary, 18-19 • Looking Back, 20 Page 2 Wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2018 Community pays tribute to beloved sheriff’s sergeant Hundreds turn out for benefi t; colleagues from around valley attend funeral About 500 people turned out stood up for the citizens. The Friday night to pay tribute to citizens of Owyhee County will Sgt. Gary Olsen. miss a friend, and offi cer.” James Ferdinand, a colleague After the dinner, Homedale who helped organize the benefi t native JB Salutregui of JBS at Txoko Ona Basque Center, Auctions officiated the live said about 475 people paid $10 auction. The bidding began each for the tri-tip dinner. and ended with the auction of “We are so honored and six-packs of Olympia beer in humbled by the outpouring of honor of “Oly.” help from our community,” Salutregui mixed humor Ferdinand said. “Oly touched and stories about Olsen’s so many lives. We simply interactions with many of the provided an avenue for them all people in the room during the to show their appreciation.” auction. It was standing-room- A veteran lawman of nearly only in the Txoko Ona hall for 40 years, including 28 years the auction. with the Owyhee County The Homedale and Marsing Sheriff’s Offi ce, Olsen lost his Fire departments provided battle with cancer on Aug. 21. smokers to prepare the tri-tip The benefi t, which included on site. the dinner, live and silent “All involved would like to auctions, and a raffl e, had been thank all of those that made in the works for weeks. this amazing event possible,” Above: Sheriff Perry Grant (left) presents Olsen’s wife, Faith, and their daughters Shauna and Ferdinand, Marsing’s mayor Ferdinand said. “All of those Jennifer with his badge and service weapon during Friday’s benefi t at Txoko Ona Basque Center. and a member of the sheriff’s that donated items and services, Below: Area lawmen, including Owyhee County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Lynn Bowman (right) and Posse, said a fi nal tally of how and all of those that won Posse member James Ferdinand (center) stand near Sgt. Gary Olsen’s fl ag-draped casket at the much was raised would be items at auction and the raffl e conclusion of Monday’s service at Mountain View Church of the Nazarene. withheld out of respect for the made this a very successful family. benefi t.” Sheriff Perry Grant presented On Monday, representatives Olsen’s wife, Faith, and their from several law enforcement two children, Shauna Beebe agencies turned out for Olsen’s and Jennifer Levinski, with the funeral at Mountain View sergeant’s badge and service Church of the Nazarene. The weapon prior to the dinner. service was followed by a “We are so grateful and so graveside ceremony at Marsing- blessed,” Beebe said while Homedale Cemetery. thanking the throng for In addition to Owyhee County attending the event, which Sheriff’s and Homedale Police was as much a tribute to her personnel, other agencies father as a benefi t. represented included sheriff’s The Board of County offi ces from Canyon County Commissioners voted Friday and Malheur County, Idaho morning to release the State Police, and Meridian weapon and badge for the Police. presentation. The Nampa Police honor “Gary was a constant for guard participated in the Owyhee County,” BOCC service as did bagpipers from chair Kelly Aberasturi said. the Boise Police Department. “Through four sheriffs, he — JPB
Above: Auctioneer JB Salutregui describes the fi rst item up for bid as James Ferdinand holds a six-pack of Olympia beer cans. The beer was a fi tting beginning to a live auction to benefi t the family of a man nicknamed “Oly.” Right: Thousands of dollars were raised through the sale of raffl e tickets for dozens of prizes donated by area businesses and families. Wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2018 Page 3 Marsing bridge replacement won’t start before spring highway 55 from the bridge ITD hasn’t west to the U.S. Highway 95 awarded bids on junction. Melder said bid awards Idaho 55 work yet haven’t been completed yet, so details are fl uid. Work to replace the Snake The fi rst work on the project River bridge in Marsing is expected to be replacing probably won’t begin until irrigation culverts that cross the springtime. Idaho 55. Melder said that Idaho Transportation work will take place during the Department spokesman Jake fall or winter when irrigation Melder said the project to build water isn’t fl owing. a new bridge will take about a “Construction on the year and a half. roadway proper will likely not “We anticipate the new begin until the spring, though bridge will be completely open details of the construction MHS welcomes students and parents before July 4 of 2020,” Melder timeline will not be made Marsing High School held its open house on Thursday, inviting students and parents wrote in an email. until we have a contractor,” to meet their new teachers and tour the school. Luke Ankeny (left) checks in with seniors The state agency also has he wrote. Landon Villa and Emma Heitz, while teacher Nic Usabel watches the exchange. plans to rehabilitate Idaho — JPB Homedale residents sentenced for DUI Rope and Ride shifts Two Homedale residents tion removed from her record court costs were suspended, received sentences for misde- after successfully completing too. to Homedale area meanor driving under the infl u- the terms of her sentence. Lomeli Aquino was ordered ence, but one has the option to Kramer’s sentence includes behind bars for 10 days after are being billed as last-chance get the conviction expunged. serving two days in jail, but being sentenced for his second Event returns ACTRA qualifi ers. Magistrate Judge Dan C. she is allowed to complete the misdemeanor DUI. Grober All roping will be governed for a Labor Day Grober passed sentencing on sentence through work release. suspended 170 days of a six- by ACTRA rules. Jeanne R. Kramer and Eze- Grober suspended the remain- month jail term. weekend run Buckles will be awarded quiel Lomeli Aquino during der of a 90-day sentence, but The man also must com- for high money header and Aug. 15 proceedings in the placed the woman on one year plete two years of supervised The Owyhee Rope and heeler of the weekend and the Homedale courtroom. of supervised probation and probation and pay $1,000 in Ride is going through some winning team in horse/steer Kramer received a withheld suspended her driver’s license fi nes and court costs. He also big changes ahead of its 20th roping. judgment, which means she for six months. lost his driving privileges for annual go-round. Barrel racing registration can petition to have the convic- Half of her $1,000 fi nes and 90 days. The annual fundraiser is closes at 10 a.m. on Sunday. sponsored by SRC Sports and The entry fee is $100, and there will take place Sunday and is an 80 percent payback. Monday at Badiola Arena in Sunday’s team roping costs Homedale. $45 per man for four head for For the first 19 years, the ACTRA handicaps 6½ and 5½. Rope and Ride was held at the It’s $45 per man for three head Jordan Valley Rodeo Grounds, for 4 handicaps. but organizers decided to Signups for Monday’s horse/ move the event to Homedale steer roping end at 8:30 a.m. in attempt to attract more The cost is $100 per man, and competitors. folks can enter up to three The event has been held on times. the Labor Day weekend for Monday’s team roping is for the past couple years after ACTRA handicaps of 8½ and getting its start at the end of below and the cost is $50 per September. man for four head. The new location also means A silent auction also will be part of the event to benefit held during the weekend. multiple public land use in Donations for multiple use 5-Star Care Facility Owyhee and Malheur counties public land support can be sent will be held indoors. to Owyhee Rope and Ride, Sunday’s action starts at 3267 Skinner Rd., Jordan MASTERS IN THE ART OF CARING 10:30 a.m. with barrel racing Valley, OR 97910. indoors. Team roping will be For more information on the held in two arenas beginning event, visit www.biglooprodeo at noon. or call Todd Gluch for barrel • Short-Term Rehabilitation Recipient of the Monday starts with horse/ racing at (208) 583-2552 or • Long-Term Care L. Jean Schoonover steer roping at 9 a.m., and Mark Fillmore at (541) 586- Excellence in team roping will follow. These 2151. • Physical, Occupational, Caring Award 19 years in a row and Speech Therapy
108 West Owyhee Ave., Homedale, ID 83628 • 208-337-3168 Page 4 Wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2018 From page 1 Labor Day affects government, schools √ Grazing: Land board may revisit issue City and county government district’s regular schedule. rate formula. forward. I didn’t think we had when the land board would offi ces in Murphy, Marsing, • All four public libraries But the process may not be enough context in that motion take up the issue again. Homedale, Grand View, and in Owyhee County — complete. itself about when our next step “That’s actually the problem: Adrian will be closed on Homedale, Lizard Butte in “I believe staff will continue was going to be. That we weren’t telling Monday in observance of Marsing, Eastern Owyhee to research information,” IDL “And the second thing is it ourselves when we were next Labor Day. City offi ces in County in Grand View, and spokesperson Sharla Arledge didn’t give suffi cient direction going to consider this,” he said. Jordan Valley are normally Bruneau Valley said. to the department on what “The issues are still out there. closed on Mondays. • Senior centers in Grand Land board commissioner information (board members) We still have an obligation The closures include the View and Homedale Attorney General Lawrence needed to move it down the to obtain the maximum Division of Motor Vehicles Here’s how other businesses Wasden said a lack of road.” long-term financial return offi ces in Murphy, Marsing, will be affected: instruction for IDL staff was The “status quo” was the from these properties. That’s and Grand View. • The Owyhee Avalanche one reason he voted against most popular of fi ve alternatives constitutionally required.” The Board of County offi ce will be closed on the motion. on which the IDL had taken The board — consisting of Commissioners meeting, Monday. “The motion itself lacked comment during the review Wasden, Gov. C. L. “Butch” normally held every Monday The classifi ed advertising two things,” Wasden told The process. Otter, Secretary of State morning, will be postponed deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday. Owyhee Avalanche. “One it Ranchers using state Lawerence Denney, state until Tuesday at 9 a.m. Display ads and legal notice didn’t have a time limit on which endowment lands currently Controller Brandon Woolf, and Other public buildings that deadlines remain the same we would continue kicking the pay $8.03 per animal unit state Superintendent for Public will be closed for the holiday (noon Friday). can down the road. monthly. Instruction Sherri Ybarra — include: Deadline for news items is “We’ve got to make a The formula used to meets regularly once a month, • The University of Idaho noon on Friday. decision at some point, so we determine grazing lease rates but could also convene a Owyhee County Extension • Albertsons in Homedale need to keep ourselves on a hasn’t changed in 25 years. special meeting. Offi ce in Marsing will keep its regular hours, 6 schedule of moving the thing Wasden said he wasn’t sure — JPB • Post offi ces in Marsing, a.m. to 10 p.m., while the Sav- Homedale, Grand View and On pharmacy will be closed. Bruneau • Logan’s Market in Marsing • US Bank branches located will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 √ U.S. 95: Expect delays up to 15 minutes in Homedale and Marsing p.m. signifi cantly with changes in Local authorities have said that the roadway to more uniformly • All public schools in • Homedale Drug is closed. soil moisture, causing heaves in driving at unsafe speeds over fl oat over the expansive clay Homedale, Marsing, Grand • Westowns Disposal the road,” Idaho Transportation the undulating roadway can with less disruption to the View, Bruneau, Adrian, garbabe pick-up will be Department spokesman Jake cause motorists to lose control driving surface,” Melder wrote Jordan Valley, and Pleasant delayed one day all week. Melder said. and possibly crash. in an email. Valley. Adrian will be closed • Snake River Rubbish will The affected stretch of U.S. Melder said ITD is trying a Melder said work on U.S. 95 Friday, as well, as part of the be running Monday. 95 has been reduced to one new approach by excavating is part of ITD’s duty to maintain lane. Traffi c is controlled by the clay-based road bed to a the state’s roadways. temporary signals at each end depth of three to six feet. “The heaves caused by the of the work area. The road bed is then built swelling clay have resulted Motorists should expect back up with layers of rock in damage to the roadway,” delays of up to 15 minutes. reinforced by a plastic grid. he said. “The deterioration P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE, ID 83628 The “freeze heaves” can “This grid resembles a honey would get much worse if left PHONE 208 / 337-4681 • FAX 208 / 337-4867 www.theowyheeavalanche.com make for treacherous driving. comb and is intended to allow unaddressed.” — JPB U.S.P.S. 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$135.00 for local cemeteries within 20 miles from us. 1778022 Wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2018 Page 5 From page 1 School menus Homedale Elementary Veggie bar, fruit bar, and choice of milk and juice available each day Aug. 29: Breakfast: Choc. chip muffi n, applesauce Lunch: Spaghetti, green beans Aug. 30: Breakfast: Donut holes, mixed fruit Lunch: Chicken nuggets, steamed carrots, cookie Sept. 4: Breakfast: Toast, sausage patty, pears Lunch: Nachos, baby carrots Sept. 5: Breakfast: Blueberry bash, mini waffl es, applesauce Lunch: Chicken taco, corn
Homedale Middle Fruit & salad bar, choice of milk and juice available each day Aug. 29: Breakfast: Breakfast on a stick or cereal, applesauce Lunch: Ham & cheese Glenn Fretwell stands next to the target after putting together an impressive sandwich or hot dog, potato chips, fruit choice atlatl throw at the 2016 Valley of Fire in Nevada. Submitted photo Aug. 30: Breakfast: Donut or cereal, string cheese, mixed fruit Lunch: Nachos or PB&J sandwich, fruit roll up √ Atlatl: Competition, clinics Sept. 4: Breakfast: French toast sticks or cereal, pears Lunch: Cheeseburger or sloppy Joe, French fries planned during fi ve-day event Sept. 5: Breakfast: Mini cinnamon bagel or cereal, applesauce Lunch: Orange chicken or pizza hot pocket, steamed rice, broccoli the competition is complete, throw- world-ranked atlatl throwers to make ing clinics and demonstrations will the trip, but no names are fi rm yet. Homedale High continue into the afternoon. Then there are the locals. Salad, fruit choice and choice of milk and juice available each day Fretwell also will put on fl intknap- “There are a lot of people here from Aug. 29: Breakfast: Breakfast plate or maple breakfast sandwich or cereal Lunch: ping demonstrations during that Jordan Valley who want to check in Pork chop or Malibu chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, dinner roll time. out of curiosity,” Fretwell said. Aug. 30: Breakfast: Donut holes or BeneFit bar or cereal Lunch: Crispitos & refried For more information on the event, A look at the world standings beans or grab’n go deli sandwich call Fretwell at (541) 586-2477. shows very few western United Sept. 4: Breakfast: Pretzel breakfast sandwich or cinnamon roll or cereal Lunch: The goal is to spark interest in the States residents. Spicy chicken sandwich or cheesy chicken sub, French fries, cookie ISAC competitions out West. Atlatl The top male thrower is reigning Sept. 5: Breakfast: Biscuits/gravy or mini waffl es or cereal Lunch: Beef taco or demonstrations are occasionally part world champion Douglas Bassett chicken taco, corn of the draw at Celebration Park in from Warsaw, N.Y., who has a 95- Melba, but Fretwell says there are point throw this year. few other western places folks can go Fretwell did extend an invitation Marsing Elementary to see this ancient weapon at work. to Bassett, but suspects he might be Veggie bar, fruit bar and choice of milk available each day “They have these things all over the too busy. Aug. 29: Breakfast: Egg & cheese taco, orange slices, fruit juice Lunch: Lasagna, place back east and in the Midwest,” “The world champion back in New garlic bread, green beans or PB&J, green beans Fretwell said. “In Missouri, they have York throws every week, and so he Aug. 30: Breakfast: Maple sandwich, grapes, fruit juice Lunch: Chicken fried steak, one each week and sometimes one or has a chance to get a top score,” mashed potatoes w/gravy, whole grain roll, buttered corn or PB&J, buttered corn two a week.” Fretwell said. “That’s why he’s the Sept. 4: Breakfast: Banana bread slice, apple slices Lunch: Corn dog, steamed West of the Mississippi River, world champion.” carrots or PB&J, steamed carrots, rice krispie treat though, atlatl competitions are Most of the top throwers are from Sept. 5: Breakfast: Maple pancakes, banana Lunch: Enchiladas & rice, baked sweet scarce. Pennsylvania, Missouri, Iowa, New potatoes or PB&J, baked sweet potatoes There is the Winter Count in Febru- York and even France, Spain and ary in Florence, Ariz., and March’s Switzerland. Marsing Middle/High Valley of Fire in Nevada, and the But out west, few throwers are bet- Grab-n-go line: Monday & Wednesday: Cheeseburger, pizza, croissant sandwich, Between the Rivers competition in ter than Fretwell. salad w/breadstick Chewelah, Wash., all of which bore He sits 50th in this year’s rankings Tuesday & Thursday: Chicken sandwich, pizza, wrap, salad w/breadstick witness to some of the top throws in with a 75-point throw at the Valley All main entrees served with fries, milk & fruit/veggie bar each day the world this year. of Fire. Aug. 29: Lasagna, garlic bread, green beans or grab-n-go line But, as Fretwell laments: “Out Two men in the top fi ve are from Aug. 30: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, whole grain roll, buttered West, there just isn’t that many.” the West Coast. Doug Majorsky of corn or grab-n-go line Fretwell’s High Desert meet aims El Cajon, Calif., topped 94 points at Sept. 4: Corndog, steamed carrots, rice krispie treat or grab-n-go line to change that. Valley of Fire, and he’s tied for third Sept. 5: Enchiladas & rice, baked sweet potatoes or grab-n-go line In addition to giving throwers fi ve in the world. opportunities to crack into the ISAC Husum, Wash.’s Bob Kitch’s 93- Bruneau/Grand View rankings (you can only throw for point throw at the Winter Count is Milk and fruit offered daily points once each day), Fretwell plans the fi fth-best throw. Aug. 29: Breakfast: Pancakes Lunch: Taco salad, whole grain tortilla chips/salsa, to have informal throws where folks Other top-50 guys from the West: refried beans of all ages (children, too) can learn • James Turner of Ignacio, Colo., Aug. 30: Breakfast: Biscuit & jelly Lunch: Hamburger on a bun, potato wedges, about the weapon and how to heave who is ranked 23rd at 85 points during broccoli, chocolate chip cookie the dart. Winter Count “I just want to hold one here in • Jim Gnapp of Quesnal, British Bruneau/Grand View Elementary Jordan Valley, and that will give any- Columbia, who hit 84 points at Be- Milk and fruit offered daily body close (geographically speaking) tween the Rivers in Chewelah, Wash., Sept. 4: Breakfast: Muffi ns Lunch: Little smokies, scalloped potatoes, green beans, fi ve chances to get a good score,” in June. whole wheat roll Fretwell said. • Glenn Purpura of Moab, Utah, is Sept. 5: Breakfast: Waffl e & hash browns Lunch: Chili, coleslaw, applesauce, th Fretwell also plans fl intknapping 37 with a 79 at Winter Count. cinnamon roll demonstrations. The number of world-ranked west- He said the informal throws are ern women throwers is smaller: open to everyone, and he’ll even • Cheri Hughes of Loveland, Colo., Rimrock Jr.-Sr. High have a dinosaur set up so children is 12th with a 54 from Winter Count. Milk, fruit & salad bar offered daily can try their hand and bringing down • Mariah Sheppard is tied for 13th Sept. 4: Breakfast: Muffi ns Lunch: Little smokies or pizza a prehistoric beast. with a 51-point throw achieved in Sept. 5: Breakfast: Waffl e & hash browns Lunch: Chili or pizza There are launchers and darts sized January at Trail’s End in her home- for adults as well as a separate set town of Cheyenne, Wyo. COSSA of apparatus that are children’s size, • Durango, Colo.’s Dayna Turner Milk, salad and fruit offered daily Fretwell said. also scored 51 during Winter Count. Sept. 4: Chicken potato bowl or grab-n-go PB&J He expects four or five of the — JPB Sept. 5: Burrito, Spanish rice, beans or grab-n-go salad Page 6 Wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2018 Obituaries Gary Lyn Olsen “Oly” Gary Lyn Olsen “Oly”, age again with who would be the ers softball game in Norman, and Alyssa Meligan, Alex- 60 of Homedale passed away love of his life and best friend, Oklahoma. Gary also loved ander Levinski, Jake Beebe, peacefully surrounded by his Faith. Gary, as a 28-year-old riding dirt bikes and hunting his only granddaughter Rian, loving wife and kids on Au- young man, took on the re- coyotes. (and Tanner) Miller, his sister gust 21, 2018. sponsibility of fathering two Gary will be terribly missed Karen and Mark Zacharisen, Gary was the fi rst child pre-teen girls, Jennifer and by many. There will forever his Aunt Faye and Aunt Ma- and only son born to Rob- Shauna, whom he lovingly be a hole in our lives without rie, and several cousins. He ert (Bob) and Pete Olsen on referred to as “the worms.” his stories, jokes, laughs, and is also survived by two great- May 3, 1958. Gary grew up Gary and Faith built a beauti- wealth of knowledge. He was granddaughters Charlotte and in the Homedale area and at- ful life together with their ever a mentor and friend to many. Brynn, one great-grandson tended Homedale schools growing family. They spent Gary is so loved by his family, Antonio. where he graduated in 1976 31 years as man and wife and and life will never be the same In lieu of fl owers, we would from Homedale High School. enjoyed riding four-wheelers without him. He taught us so like donations to be made in Upon graduation, Gary went and snowmobiles, camping, much, and we have learned Gary’s honor to the Owyhee to work for a ranch in the Bru- fi shing, going for drives, and many life lessons from him. He County Sheriff’s Posse, P.O. neau area for a short time and attending the many events has left us way too soon, but Box 128, Murphy, Idaho then went to work for the For- their children and grandchil- we are so thankful for the time 83650. est Service where he fought Sheriff’s Offi ce. During his dren were involved in. Gary we were blessed with him. Funeral services were held wild fi res. Gary joined the time with Owyhee County he enjoyed watching all Trojan Gary was preceded in death Monday, August 27, 2018 at Sheriff’s Posse where he be- held many positions includ- sporting events. Through the by both of his parents. 10:30 a.m., at Mountain View gan what would be the career ing patrol deputy, SRO, back many hours he spent at vari- Gary is survived by his wife Church of the Nazarene in of his life. Gary worked in law country deputy, range mas- ous softball games and tourna- Faith, daughters Jennifer (and Wilder. Interment followed at enforcement for over 40 years. ter, and most recently served ments, he found that he really Jake) Levinski and Shauna Marsing Homedale Cemetery During that time he worked as the Owyhee County Patrol loved the sport. This spring (and Kevin) Beebe, grand- in Marsing, Idaho. Condo- for the City of Homedale as Sergeant. he and Faith even attended an sons Trevor and Caitlyn Me- lences can be given at www. well as the Owyhee County In 1985, Gary crossed paths Oklahoma University Soon- ligan, Jordan Meligan, Caleb fl ahifffuneralchapel.com. Darryl E. Warwick Darryl Everett Warwick, be- all through high school, and spirit led him to purchase the Darryl is survived by his wife loved husband, father, grand- then after graduating high True Value Hardware Store in of 56 years, Janet; his children father and brother, passed school, was transferred to the Kuna. In 1980, he left Idaho Monte (Tracie) of Boise, Ron away peacefully at his home Caldwell Blvd. store to become First National Bank to run his (Michelle) of Nampa, Jodee on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, assistant manager. On October store full-time, and in 2006, of Nashville, TN, and Michael at the age of 77 following a 1, 1961, Darryl married Janet Darryl and Janet moved back of Meridian; grandchildren lengthy illness. Shroll in Nampa. In Decem- to Nampa. Cory, Sadie (Sirtorrey), Jor- Darryl was born April 26, ber of 1961, he was hired as Darryl and Janet enjoyed dan (Jabari), Kyle, Nicole, 1941, in Nampa, Idaho. Dar- a management trainee with retirement years by traveling Jacob and Michael Zander; his ryl was the second of three Idaho First National Bank; on several cruises with their brothers Carroll (Roberta) and sons born to Ralph and Ethel he was the fi rst trainee hired brothers and sisters-in-law. Gayle (Mary); brother-in-law Warwick. He attended school based off real work experience Darryl also loved fi shing any- Norman Shroll (Vickie); and in Nampa, graduating from and not solely a college de- where in Idaho with his best numerous nieces and nephews. Nampa High School in 1959. gree. His position with Idaho buddy Darrel Krause, spend- He was preceded in death by He attended Boise Junior Col- First National Bank relocated ing days at the family cabin his parents. lege where he was elected class Darryl and Janet to Weiser, promoted to bank manager for in Donnelly as well as making Services will be held at 11 representative. Idaho, and this is where their the Homedale branch. The regular trips to Jackpot, Ne- a.m. Wednesday, September From an early age, Dar- fi rst son Monte was born in family moved to Homedale, vada. However, his greatest 5, at Nampa Funeral Home- ryl had a very strong work 1962. In 1964, they were re- and in October 1972, their joy was any time spent with Yraguen Chapel. Burial will ethic — starting as a young located back to Nampa, and third son Michael was born. his family, especially his seven be at Koherlawn Cemetery, boy working for local farmers in 1965, their second son Ron Darryl and Janet raised their grandchildren. Nampa. Viewing will be held picking peas, strawberries, was born. In 1966, they were family in Homedale, loving The family truly appreci- 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, September apples and corn to earn extra transferred back to Weiser as the small-town community ates the wonderful care that 4. spending money. At the age he was promoted to assistant where they were able to see Dr. John Freeman and nurse In lieu of fl owers, the family of 15, he started work as a manager. In March 1969, their and participate in their chil- Francis provided the last sev- suggests memorials be made to boxboy for Consumers Market daughter Jodee was born. In dren’s numerous activities. In eral years as his illness pro- The Salvation Army or your in Nampa where he worked December of 1969, Darryl was 1977, Darryl’s entrepreneurial gressed. favorite charity. Wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2018 Page 7 Obituary Calendar Today fairgrounds, 420 W. Nevada Ave., Homedale. Kathryn Jane Matteson Ladies Coffee Group (208) 337-3888 or (208) 941-4522 October 31, 1916 - August 9, 2018 9 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Kathryn Jane Fouts was born made the Caldwell newspaper Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Friday, Sept. 7 to Ralph Raymond Fouts and as she graduated from the C 3D printer class Anna Maria “Mary” Schmid of I one day before Janice Thursday 10 a.m. to noon, Eastern Owyhee County Fouts, the third of 5 children, graduated from ISU. Kathryn Fit and Fall exercise Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. Grades October 31, 1916. Raised on continued teaching fi rst grade 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. 5-12. (208) 834-2785 the family homestead in north for the Homedale School Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Story Time central Kansas, three miles District until her retirement 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. from Nebraska, she attended in 1978. Friday Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228, a one-room school. Kathryn Kathryn was a member of the afternoons Monday through Saturday 3D printer class had many fond memories of Homedale Christian Church 3D printer class 10 a.m. to noon, Eastern Owyhee County her childhood. Thanksgiving (Disciples of Christ), active in Noon to 2 p.m., Eastern Owyhee County Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. Grades was a special time. Her mother teaching Sunday School, the Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. Adult 5-12. (208) 834-2785 raised turkeys for extra income Christian Women’s Fellowship, class. (208) 834-2785 Story Time to purchase winter clothes, as an Elder, and in attending Life in the SON support group 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. shoes, curtains, etc. Eggs and regional meetings. She helped 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Vision Community Church, Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228, cream from the farm had to design and decorate the 221 W. Main St., Marsing. (208) 504-7884 or afternoons Monday through Saturday be taken 10 miles to town for annual fl oat for the Homedale [email protected] 3D printer class weekly income. In the earlier Parade. She was also active Teens and Tweens program Noon to 2 p.m., Eastern Owyhee County years, the goods were taken by in a teacher’s sorority, Delta 4 p.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. Adult wagon. This money was used Kappa Gamma, and in the Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 class. (208) 834-2785 to purchase the necessities of Rebekah Lodge. Later she afternoons Monday through Saturday Life in the SON support group sugar, fl our, salt, etc., but it did was active with the Homedale 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Vision Community Church, not provide much extra for a Senior Center, participating in 221 W. Main St., Marsing. (208) 504-7884 or family with fi ve children. its many activities of which Saturday, Sept. 8 [email protected] Upon graduation from high she particularly enjoyed the Free lunch school, Kathryn attended exercise class. Noon to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Normal School for training She loved to travel, and was Saturday Church, 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) to become a teacher. Upon able to witness special events Free lunch 337-5419 completion of her training, she such as the Royal Wedding of Noon to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian MRW annual BBQ and auction returned to Phillips County, Prince Charles and Diana, the Church, 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) Noon, Owyhee County Historical Museum, Kansas to become a teacher 1996 Summer Olympics in 337-5419 17085 Basey St., Murphy. (208) 899-8172 from 1934-1940. While in this Atlanta, and the 2002 Winter Catholic Mass position she was introduced Olympics in Salt Lake City. 1 p.m., 2018 finale, Our Lady of Tears Monday, Sept. 10 to, and later married, John Also late in life (age 79) she Catholic Church, Silver City. Board of County Commissioners meeting Matteson, September 12, 1940, was able to go on her first 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. roller coaster ride (which did Monday State Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 They moved to Idaho for a complete loop). When asked Life in the SON support group Homedale Public Library board meeting a short time but moved back what she thought about the ride, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Homedale Friends 1 p.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. to Phillipsburg as John took she replied, “I think everyone Community Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Wilder. Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 a position working in the should be able to ride it once.” (208) 504-7884 or [email protected] Life in the SON support group refinery. During the ’40s, She declined any further roller 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Homedale Friends Janice came fi rst and then Jack. coaster rides after that. Tuesday Community Church, 17434 Hwy. 95, Kathryn was a homemaker Though John preceded her in Board of County Commissioners meeting Wilder. (208) 504-7884 or songtobe@ but continued to teach as a passing, Kathryn is survived by 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 gmail.com substitute. Ralph was born her daughter Janice, grandson State Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 Homedale school board meeting in the early ’50s. As it came Bret Howell, sons Jack (wife Crochet club 7 p.m., school district boardroom, 116 E. time for the youngest to enter Sue), grandchildren Jamie and 10 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4611 preschool and since there was Samantha, and Ralph (wife Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 no formal Kindergarten in the Bonnie) by grandchildren Fit and Fall exercise Homedale School District, Courtney and her sons Aishen Tuesday, Sept. 11 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Fit and Fall exercise Kathryn started a kindergarten and Daxtyn, and Landon and Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 in her home for 8-10 children. his son Ethan. She is also 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Homedale Music Booster meeting Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 The kindergarten did not survived by many nieces and 6 p.m., Homedale High School band room, complete the fi rst year because nephews. Homedale Senior Center board meeting 203 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337- 1:30 p.m., open to public, Homedale Senior Kathryn was asked to substitute Kathryn was laid to rest 4613 in the spring for a teacher on in the Homedale-Marsing Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 maternity leave. She accepted Cemetery August 11, 2018. Wednesday the position and was offered a The family wishes to thank Gem Highway District meeting Ladies Coffee Group permanent teaching position Quail Ridge of Pocatello for 6 p.m., district offi ce, 1016 Main St., Marsing. 9 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. with the Homedale School their care for Kathryn the last (208) 896-4581 Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 District in the fall of 1959. seven years, Dr. Vonnie Mills Marsing school board meeting Story Time During the ’60s, Kathryn for the many personal visits 7 p.m., school district offi ce boardroom, 8th 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 3rd Ave. attended night and summer she made to Kathryn, and to Avenue West, Marsing. (208) 896-4111 W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 school at The College of Heritage Hospice. She will be Ridgeview Irrigation District meeting NOCWMA meeting Idaho in order to receive her missed. Memorials may be sent 7 p.m., South Board of Control office 6 p.m., U.S. Department of Agriculture Bachelor’s degree. Her story to Homedale Public Library. boardroom, 118 S. 1st St. W., Homedale. Resource Center, 250 N. Bruneau Hwy., (208) 337-3760 Marsing. (208) 896-4544, ext. 102 Gem Irrigation District meeting 7:15 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce Thursday, Sept. 6 boardroom, 118 S. 1st St. W., Homedale. Fit and Fall exercise (208) 337-3760 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. South Board of Control meeting Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 7:30 p.m., South Board of Control offi ce Owyhee County Fair Board meeting boardroom, 118 S. 1st St. W., Homedale. 7 p.m., Owyhee County Fair office, (208) 337-3760 Page 8 Wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2018 THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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