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VOLUME 22, NUMBER 22 HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS Marsing man arrested in shooting Homedale

A Marsing man is facing felony Ruben Villarreal of Marsing, in Marsing at about 9 p.m. with a .357-caliber pistol, but the charges in Owyhee County after was captured and jailed in Ada Monday. shot narrowly missed the woman. gets three a domestic dispute erupted into County. A statement released from the The incident reportedly began shots being fired at a family County dispatchers received Owyhee County Sheriff’s Offi ce over a family disagreement and member. a report of shots fi red at a home states that Villarreal reportedly law enforcement offi cials say it land bids The suspect, 39-year-old on the 200 block of Wells Road shot at a female family member –– to page 5A City council may make decision on Memorial Day property June 14 Murphy’s remembrance Marsing American Three new lease proposals were Legion Post 128 commander submitted to the Homedale City Outpost Darrell Brown places a fl ag Council on Thursday for a seven- at the gravesite of World War acre parcel the city purchased I veteran Hervey “Herbie” earlier this year for the intent of Days back Phipps at the Homedale- airport expansion. Marsing Cemetery on Now the council will consider Monday to mark Memorial which proposal will benefi t the in saddle Day. Brown said the people of the city with new jobs Phipps-Watson American Celebrating 37 years of fun, and shopping options before Legion Community Center educational events and historical deciding the fate of the property. in Marsing was dedicated preservation, Owyhee County The city opened the land to to Phipps and Terry Watson Historical Society will hold its new offers when its proposed in honor of their service annual Outpost Days in Murphy lease with businessman Dave to the community and to on Saturday and Sunday. Holton was questioned by other their country. Phipps died Proceeds from Outpost Days businessmen and concerned in 1995. are used to fund the programs and activities of the museum and the –– to page 5A society. The museum is located on the corner of Hailey and Basey Streets in Murphy The following is a schedule of events for the celebration, which Homedale summer block party ready to roll will get under way Saturday The City of Homedale will dealers, a farmer’s market, a fl ea the Mirage in Adrian, Ore. morning and will wind down present its second annual summer market, local performers and A “Good Ol’ Fashioned Block party Sunday afternoon. block party Saturday beginning other entertainment will fi ll the Barbecue” also will be served as The cattle drive through town at 11 a.m. park. celebrators enjoy the street dance schedule will begin events at noon on The festivities will include A barbecue and street dance festivities. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday with about 80 head of food, games, vendor booths and will immediately follow the fair Barbecue meal tickets cost $8 Vendor fair at City Park longhorn cattle being herded dancing. and run until 11:30 p.m. per plate and can be purchased at 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. through town by young cowboys Events will be held at Homedale Live country and bluegrass City Hall prior to the event or at Barbecue and street and cowgirls with several adult City Park on Idaho Avenue, music will be performed by The the park on Saturday. dance featuring the How- chaperones. Jon Martin provides starting with a vendor fair from Howlin’ Coyotes for the street For more information on the lin’ Coyotes the cattle from Oreana. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. dance, which will start at 6 p.m. summer block party, call City Hall Barbecue tickets are $8. After the drive, the herd will Booths for food, crafts, antique The band regularly performs at at (208) 337-4641. be split. Most will be sent back to the loading pens on the edge of Murphy where they arrived. About 15 head will be held in the Obituaries Looking Back Legal notices corral where the youngsters will page 6 page 21 pages 24-26 –– to page 12 IInsidenside –– This year’s feature artist Sports Commentary Classifieds gets inspiration from previous Outpost Days cattle drive pages 14-18 pages 22-23 pages 26-27 Page 12 Page 2 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 GV city council considers lifting alcohol ban Grand View City Council the City of Grand View. is considering lifting a public The Owyhee Avalanche faxed a drinking ordinance that has made written request to Grand View City drinking in public illegal since Hall on May 23 asking for copies 1982. of city council meeting minutes Early last week, City Clerk from the past several months. After Helena Race issued a public notice initially asking what the Avalanche announcing a hearing to rescind a would do with the information, 24-year ban on drinking in public. city offi cials had not responded The hearing had been set for June the formal request by Tuesday 14, but by Friday, the city had morning. issued a cancellation of the hearing Spang confi rmed Thursday that pending the location of a fi rst and the council had decided to repeal second reading of the ordinance. the ordinance, but he refused to Ordinance 20, passed on April give a reason for the action. He 14, 1982, prohibited anyone from said the ordnance actually had carrying or having possession of been rescinded “a long time ago,” an open container of beer, wine or Spang said. Problems in the clerk’s Exercising their right liquor in a public place within 300 offi ce had delayed publishing the Three people fi lled the voting booths at Homedale City Hall last week to cast their ballots for state, feet of any structure that is licensed new ordinance, Spang said. federal and local election candidates. Voter turnout was up slightly from the 2004 primary election at 38 to sell beer, wine or liquor. Owyhee County Sheriff Gary percent. Spang said the council rescinded Aman said the county and the the original ordinance and moved City of Grand View do not have to hold a public hearing on the a contract for law enforcement. Voter turnout up 2 percent possibility of completely repealing He said deputies do respond to the original ordinance and allow incidents within the city limits, any person of legal drinking age but the county does not have from 2004 primary election to carry or have in their possession jurisdiction to enforce ordinances an open container containing beer, within the city. Voter turnout for the 2006 for a few minutes, but election 2000, 41 percent of the registered wine or liquor in a public place in — CAB primary election held on May chairman Maxine Stimmel said no voters cast a ballot. 23, was up by about 2 percent one asked to use the machine while Owyhee County voters seemed over the 2004 primaries, but still it was inoperable. to nearly follow the state trend was recorded at only 38 percent, However, according to some by voting for most every state 4-H scavenger hunt set for C.J. 1,687 total votes cast, of the voters, South Homedale election and federal candidate who won 4,424 registered voters in Owyhee judges asked that voters not use it overall. The University of Idaho 4-Hers attending will gather County. “unless it is absolutely necessary.” The exception was in the District Owyhee County Extension offi ce required items from a variety of Offi cials said they had hoped “The percent voted in the three 1 congressional race. If the vote had will host a 4-H teen scavenger locations for prizes. that new voting machines designed mail ballot precincts varied,” been up to Owyhee County, Robert hunt from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact to assist disabled voters would Sherburn said. “In the Three Vasquez would have won the race Friday at C.J. Strike Reservoir Judith McShane at (208) 896-4104. bring more people to the polls. But Creek precinct, there was 67 over Bill Sali, who received 26 near Grand View. Carpooling will be available. County Clerk Charlotte Sherburn percent returned, and in the Riddle percent of the statewide vote. said the machines really weren’t precinct, there was a 21 percent County voters gave Vasquez 529 used that much May 23. She return. Pleasant Valley returned 66 votes and Sali 206. June 3, 2006 said, as voters get used to the percent of the mail-in ballots.” Owyhee County, a predominately 11:00am to 6:00pm Vendor Fair machines being readily available Sherburn said that although Republican county, also had about to assist them, people will be percentages were not even half 95 votes cast in the Democratic 6:00pm to 11:30pm BBQ & Street Dance more comfortable about using the of the total registered voters, the primary. Sherburn said the exact Food, Crafts, Flea Market, devices. turnout was not bad for a primary total of Democratic votes cast Sherburn said some “minor” election. could not be determined yet. Antique Dealers, problems occurred with the In the 2004 primary election, 36 County Democrats gave Larry Farmers Market, Performers, machines, but nothing that would percent of the county’s voters cast Grant 57 votes in the congressional Entertainment, Classic Cars have delayed voting. In Homedale, ballots, and in 2002, 35 percent of race; Jerry Brady led the tally for a ballot jam shut down one machine the registered voters turned out. In governor with 73 votes; Larry Come Join the Fun! LaRocco for lieutenant governor with 60 votes; and Jana Jones The City of Homedale is hosting it’s annual SUMMER BLOCK PARTY, to be held at the Homedale City Park . received 58 votes for Superintendent

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY Vic’s Family of Public Instruction. Grant, Brady, LaRocco and Jones won the state Following the market is a Street Dance, with Live Pharmacy vote respectively. Country/Bluegrass Music along with a Good Old’ “We would like to extend a very Fashioned BBQ, so bring your lawn chairs and sit a Full Service Pharmacy• Drive-Thru Service heartfelt thank you to all of those spell. Compounding Lab at Both Locations! people that worked on the 2006 • Custom Compounding to meet Primary Election.” Sherburn said. “To all of the poll workers in BBQ Meal Tickets will be available at Homedale City Hall each patients’ specifi c needs prior to event and sold at the event. • Hospice, Pain Management, each precinct that spent a day devoted to all of us voters in Prices are: $8.00/plate, includes Iced Tea or Punch Geriatric and Pediatric (we can provide specifi c solutions for the county, so the system would unique medication problems) work well. We’re sure there were Beer and Wine Booth will be Hosted by • Specializing in probably other things you would O’Henry’s Pub and Coors Distributing! Bio-Identical Hormones have rather been doing. It is you folks that make the election system Competitive Prices • Free Delivery work as efficiently as it does. DON’T MISS IT !! NAMPA KUNA Thank you for your patience in 1603 12th Ave. Rd. 173 W. 4th St. learning about our new ballot- Contact: marking device so you would be City of Homedale 465-7000 922-4400 able to assist anyone wanting to PO Box 757 Phone: 208-337-4641 9-6 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:30-6:30 Mon - Fri Homedale ID 83628 Fax: 208-337-5904 use the machine.” E-mail: [email protected] 9-7 Tues, 9-1 Sat 9-1 Sat — CAB Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 3 Homedale hires dog to take bite out of crime

offense. Often times, vehicles, City Council approves addition fi rearms and cash are taken, and of drug-sniffi ng canine to police force the city is given ownership upon prosecution. “We seize anything that is in A new face will be seen on the with only one offi cer, Takashige connection to the distribution force of the Homedale Police would offer Bosco’s services to or manufacturing of narcotics,” Department soon. But the newest the city. Mond said. “What we do in offi cer will not be seen standing on “It is important that these Canyon County is after we get two legs … he will be conducting dogs be handled by one offi cer,” things built up, we hold an auction. searches on all fours. Eidemiller said. “They stay with Basically in a roundabout way, it Bosco, a 20-month-old the offi cer 24 hours a day, seven pays for itself. It brings funds Labrador retriever, was welcomed days a week.” back to the general fund.” to the force during a city council Eidemiller said Takashige has Mond said that last year meeting last week with Homedale received funding for dog food alone Canyon County seized 12 offi cer Ian Takashige, who has until the end of the budget year. firearms, several vehicles, and owned him since he was a pup. He said Cpl. Paul Mond from the about $1,300 in cash that went Bosco and Takashige have Canyon County Sheriff’s Offi ce back to the county. been training with surrounding stated the dog would cost about Takashige gave the council a narcotics units for several months $500 per year but Bosco will demonstration of what Bosco and are expected to be certifi ed eventually pay for himself. could do. this summer. Takashige offered Mond told the council that he Two training items, laced with the dogs abilities to the city for 1 has been a narcotics dog handler a narcotics smell, were placed cent per year. for about 15 years for Canyon in the courtroom prior to the “We have been trying to County, and he actually had the meeting. Bosco was brought into implement a narcotics dog, and fi rst law enforcement dog in that the room, and Takashige put the it has been ongoing for several county. dog to work. months,” Police Chief Jeff “The dog program has grown to The animal searched the room Eidemiller said. “We have two where we have had up to 14 dogs at and immediately found both canine handlers who will talk one point,” Mond told the council. items. He alerted his handler by about how they have implemented “We run narcotics dogs, tracking sitting down. canine programs in Canyon dogs and dual-purpose dogs. The Doug Daniels, canine offi cer County and how successful they narcotics dogs have been the best from the Canyon County Sheriff’s have been.” benefit to our department and Offi ce, said in his professional The offi cial addition of Bosco, to Canyon County. Just in the opinion, Bosco was more than which will come sometime years past, using the dogs alone ready to pass the certification this summer when the dog and gives us probable cause when we test. Takashige are certifi ed, will end stop cars. You guys have a major “This is an awesome dog,” Homedale’s dependence on the thoroughfare here where we have Daniels said. “He is a dog that our Narcotics dog impresses at meeting Canyon County Sheriff’s Offi ce’s information of large amounts of county would take in a heartbeat. Bosco, Homedale Police Department’s new narcotics detection dog, dog unit. drugs coming through Owyhee I have spent the last couple of takes orders from handler Ian Takashige during a demonstration at “Right now, we depend on County, Canyon County and Ada months with Ian and Bosco, and a city council meeting last week as Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller, left, Canyon County and other law County right now. he is more than qualifi ed right looks on. enforcement agencies to respond “The drugs are around, and they now.” with their dogs when we suspect are not going away. We can put Until Bosco is certified, he drugs,” Eidemiller said. “We have a damper on them, but with the can be used on consent searches. ‘This is an awesome dog. He is a dog to wait for them to get here, and at drug-detection dogs, it makes it He will continue to stay with some point, they will not be able that much easier for the offi cer.” Takashige, but the offi cer said he that our county would take in a to continue to do this for us for Mondo told the council that would be available for searches heartbeat.’ no charge. A good dog will pay narcotics dogs usually pay for any time, day or night. for itself.” themselves in items seized from The council moved to approve — Doug Daniels Eidemiller said because drug busts. He said when an using Bosco as the city’s narcotics Canyon County Sheriff ’s canine offi cer Takashige owns Bosco, and arrest is made, the city is allowed dog. narcotic dogs are trained to bond to seize property used in the — CAB

Irrigation S DITCH PUMPS - WELL PUMPS meetings set We cover the territory. PUMP SALES, SERVICE, REPAIRS & INSTALLATION Three local irrigation district boards will hold regular monthly Alliance Title and Escrow has grown to be one of the KINETICO QUALITY WATER SYSTEMS meetings Monday. All three largest title and escrow companies in the Pacific A KINETICO QUALITY WATER SYSTEMS SATELLITE DEALER meetings will take place at the Northwest by staying committed to providing fast, local NEW SALES, SERVICE, INSTALLATION & SUPPLIES South Board of Control offi ce, 118 S. 1st St., in Homedale. and personalized service where and when it’s needed. MARSINGWATER HEATERS HARDWARE The Ridgeview Irrigation We’re pleased to announce we’re now open in Homedale. Now Stocks District board meets at 7 p.m. SALES, REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT The Gem Irrigation District Yes, It matters where you close. meets at 7:15 p.m. Quality TrueYour Value water is ourPaints business in The South Board of Control meets at 7:30 p.m. 5 Gallon Buckets! Available in both interior and exterior Have a paints & primers, barn and fence paints! news tip? Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm Call us! Sat 8:00am-4:00pm Homedale Robin Aberasturi Vicky Ramirez 7 West Colorado Ave. 337-4681 Escrow Officer Bilingual Assistant (208) 337-5585 Help is Just Around the Corner 896-4162 Page 4 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Lack of jurors stalls grand jury A grand jury summoned to jurors. He said about four or fi ve Conviction carries a maximum convene in Owyhee County last jurors just did not appear. fi ne of $300 and maximum jail Wednesday was canceled because “I don’t know if it would have time of three days. of a lack of jurors. made any difference in the particular Faulks said the case could be It’s unclear why Prosecuting incidence,” Faulks said. called again in the future, but he Attorney Matthew Faulks Faulks said the court would couldn’t say if or when that would convened the grand jury because initiate any action regarding happen. details of the case for which the punishment of someone who failed “There is not really a limit jury was called are not considered to appear for jury duty. He said on the time of when this has to public information. Idaho Code 2-217 provides the happen,” Faulks said. “There But Faulks said because not procedure and penalty, but the fi nal are other ways to get this done. enough jurors could be convened, decision lies with the judge. It is just a cost and time to the additional means would have to “The process could be a couple court and an inconvenience to be found to hear the case. of things,” Faulks said. “(It) might the individuals who did show up. “I can tell you that there is not be that (the delinquent jurors) are Certainly it helps a lot to have Family Dollar opens doors in Homedale a grand jury going on right now,” summoned into court, and here, jurors show up who are willing Family Dollar held the grand opening for its new Homedale store Faulks said. “Other than that, I they could have a warrant issued. and able to act as jurors. It is very Thursday. The store is located at the corner of West Idaho Avenue and cannot say what else went on. In But it is up to the court.” important to our justice system. West Third Street. According to the Family Dollar corporate offi ce this particular incident, we didn’t Under Idaho Code, jurors “Our justice system just doesn’t in North Carolina, new store hours typically run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. end up with a jury. There could be who do not comply with a work without jurors. We do try to Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Corporate a number of reasons for that, but I summons to appear for jury duty avoid having jury trials because it is spokesperson Sandra Wilkenloh said that each store typically employs can’t get into the reasons it didn’t and cannot show good cause an inconvenience and it’s something seven to eight people and that store hours are subject to change once happen.” for “noncompliance with the that creates a challenge for both the the grand opening period (about two weeks) ends. Each Family Dollar Faulks said the jury was short summons” can be found guilty of defense and the state.” store is corporately owned, Wilkenloh said. “quite a number” of summoned misdemeanor criminal contempt. — CAB

Info sought P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE, ID 83628 PHONE 208 / 337-4681 • on missing FAX 208 / 337-4867 E-mail [email protected] backhoe U.S.P.S. NO. 416-340 Copyright 2005–– ISSN #8750-6823 bucket JOE E. AMAN, publisher Owyhee County Sheriff’s Offi ce JON P. BROWN, is seeking information in the case managing editor of a stolen backhoe bucket from [email protected] a residence on Market Road near CHERYL BEESON, reporter Homedale earlier this month. [email protected] Chief Deputy Dick Freund said JENNIFER STUTHEIT, last week that a Case backhoe offi ce ROBERT AMAN, bucket was stolen from the com po si tion residence at about 5 p.m. on May 4. He said a witness saw Published each week in Homedale, Idaho by Owyhee Avalanche, Inc. the theft, but didn’t think much Entered as Periodical, paid at the Post about it. The witness reported that Office at Homedale, ID under the Act of another Case backhoe was used to March 3, 1879. POSTMASTER: send address changes to THE OWYHEE transport the stolen bucket. AVA LANCHE, P.O. 97, Homedale, “Someone drove into the guy’s ID 83628. place, wrapped a chain around SubscriptionRates: the bucket, loaded it up in the Owyhee County...... $31.50 bucket of the backhoe and drove Canyon, Ada, Malheur north on Market Road with it,” counties ...... 36.75 Freund said. Elsewhere...... 40.00 Freund said the only description (Priceincludessalestax deputies have of the suspect is whereapplicable) that he is a shorter man in a blue Deadlines coat. “I think if we get the word out Display advertising on this case, we will fi nd someone Friday noon the week prior else who saw him with it,” Freund to publication said. Inserts Freund said a reward is being Friday noon the week prior offered “at least” for the return to publication of the bucket. Classifi eds To report information, call Monday noon the the sheriff’s offi ce at (208) 495- week of publication 1154. Legal notices Friday noon the week prior to publication Weather Letters to the editor H L Prec. Friday noon the week prior May 23 68 42 .06 to publication (Limit 300 words, signed, May 24 77 44 with day phone number.) May 25 83 43 May 26 79 44 May 27 no read May 28 no read May 29 no read May 30 68 33 .08 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 5

Correction Because of an editing error, elec- representative, seat A and state tion results in the May 24 Owyhee superintendent of public instruc- From page 1 Avalanche were incomplete for tion. the Republican primaries for the Correct precinct numbers for the she has read the whole Idaho Code offices of state controller, state entire election appear below: ‘I would like and, in her opinion, the city has √ Land done nothing illegal. citizens. The city had intended to see everyone Dirk Tolmie told the council that to give Holton a 25-year lease work together he wanted to lease the property Precinct reports on the land (at $100 per month) to expand his current business so he could relocate his Snake and create through Ace Hardware. He said River Lumber business within the something Ace Hardware had offered to Homedale city limits. give him $50,000 if he would According to Mayor Paul Fink, down there.’ expand his store to 10,000 square Dirk and Robyn Tolmie, owners of feet. He said the company also N. Homedale S. Homedale N. Marsing S. Marsing Pleasant Valley Wilson Oreana Grand View Bruneau Riddle Three Creek Absentee Contested races Murphy — Paul Fink contributes to the community U.S. Representative, Tolmie’s Appliance and Hardware, Homedale mayor with additional donations such 1st District developer Steve Thomas and businessman Ben Badiola as baseball diamonds, a paint the R. Skipper Brandt (R) 7 18 14 3 27 19 12 6 6 10 0 0 3 submitted proposals before the irrigation ditch would have to be town program and other things. Keith Johnson (R) 27 29 25 28 2 26 29 16 26 21 4 3 10 noon Thursday deadline. City diverted to improve access, too. “We propose $500 a month for Bill Sali (R) 20 29 29 16 0 31 17 7 29 19 2 0 7 councilman Steve Schultz said “We could get a grant and put 25 years,” Dirk said. Norm Semanko (R) 26 44 14 22 3 10 15 14 6 40 1 7 8 Friday that Holton didn’t submit in an industrial park or a business Dirk told the council that two Sheila Sorensen (R) 24 33 21 25 7 17 11 7 31 17 3 0 5 an additional proposal. district down there as long as it attorneys have told him that what Robert Vasquez (R) 93 96 48 66 8 69 44 14 37 31 1 2 20 Council members said they creates jobs,” Fink said. “We want the city has done is fraud. He Larry Grant (D) 9 9 7 5 0 10 1 1 2 7 5 0 1 would review the proposals and to divert the ditch to give some asked Edwards why she did not Cecil Kelly III (D) 2 5 1 3 0 1 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 discuss the issue again at their access to the property, and we are feel that was true. Governor June 14 meeting. trying to get a grant for that. “Lawyers will always differ in Dan Adamson (R) 34 25 20 22 3 23 12 1 20 21 0 1 4 The city purchased the property “What I am trying to get across opinion,” Edwards said. “That is Walter Bayes (R) 8 11 14 2 5 13 4 1 7 6 0 0 0 adjacent to the airport from the to you is your proposal is good. I my opinion. The city has done Jack Alan Johnson (R) 12 8 8 8 2 7 2 5 9 1 0 0 0 Department of Lands in April. would like to see everyone work nothing wrong.” C.L. ‘Butch’ Otter (R) 144 203 107 127 39 129 109 62 103 108 11 10 52 During a council meeting nearly together and create something Perry Whittaker, Real Estate Jerry M. Brady (D) 11 15 10 5 0 11 2 2 3 6 7 0 1 two weeks later, the city council down there.” Bureau Chief for the Idaho Lee Chaney Sr. (D) 2 1 1 3 3 3 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 decided to lease the property to Thomas submitted a proposal Department of Lands, said Friday Holton. for $500 a month and said he had morning that the city purchased the Lt. Governor But several business owners several options in mind for the property from the Idaho Military Larry LaRocco (D) 9 12 6 6 0 12 1 0 1 8 4 0 1 and members of the Homedale property. Thomas did not get into Division, and the Department of Dan Romero (D) 5 7 6 2 0 2 2 0 3 2 5 0 0 community did not agree with details about his intentions. Lands processed the sale. He said the lease, and some demanded Fink asked the city’s attorney, the city had led the agencies to State Controller the city put the property out for Kathy Edwards, to point out the believe that the property would Royce Chigbrow (R) 51 83 40 39 13 56 44 21 46 43 3 2 13 bids. Councilman Dave Downum legal issues of the property. be used for airport expansion, not Donna Jones (R) 119 128 79 92 25 88 62 31 78 68 4 10 29 then moved that the board take Edwards said that some people business leases. had thought Homedale had acted Whittaker stated that he is not an State Rep., A proposals for two weeks. Badiola was among the local illegally in its actions with the attorney, but he did not believe that Jim Conder (R) 52 81 41 38 12 39 22 15 47 38 3 3 9 businessmen who offered to property and that the city had the code indicated anything that Jim Patrick (R) 94 104 73 78 30 102 86 37 71 70 6 6 33 either lease or buy the property, illegally used money from the would require the city to use the Attorney General and he outlined his intentions at airport fund to purchase the site. property for a specifi c purpose. Myron Dan Gabbert (R) 46 60 32 31 9 33 19 17 33 29 1 0 7 Thursday’s meeting. She said the airport fund is not a “It is not a deed restriction, and Lawrence Wasden (R) 132 157 107 103 30 124 103 43 85 86 8 11 40 Badiola said he would offer dedicated fund; the money is from there is not really anything that the city $200,000 “right now” to the general fund as well. indicates (the city has) to use it for State Superintendent, purchase the property if the city “By defi nition the airport fund the specifi c purpose,” Whittaker Public Instruction would allow it. He said as for his itself cannot be a dedicated fund said. “Basically the city qualifi ed Steve Casey (R) 41 42 28 24 9 21 22 9 24 17 1 0 4 lease proposal, he and several and used solely for airport purposes. to buy the property because (it Tom Luna (R) 74 104 55 75 8 86 49 25 42 53 6 10 23 other businesspersons had made Therefore, any land purchased with is) a tax-supported entity. Under Steve Smylie (R) 74 82 59 55 31 58 47 23 67 53 4 2 20 a submission for a joint business that money can be used as the city Idaho Code, (the city qualifi ed) as Jana Jones (D) 9 9 8 4 0 7 1 1 4 5 9 0 1 park. sees fi t,” Edwards said. “It was also a tax-supported entity to acquire Bert Marley (D) 3 5 4 5 0 7 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 “I would like to lease it for $800 indicated that it was illegal for the surplus properties. We worked a month for 25 years,” Badiola city to propose leasing that property through the process and got Owyhee offi ces said. “Our intention would be to without putting it out for bid. That approval to transfer the property. Commissioner, No. 1 put in a car wash, which I talked is also incorrect. There is no deed restriction.” Dick Reynolds-I (R) 36 49 23 26 19 36 29 15 48 82 7 5 16 to Paul about over a year ago. We “Idaho Code provides that to Whittaker did not comment Richard Freund (R) 78 87 70 46 11 61 57 13 7 5 0 0 18 have done some research to put lease property the city has full if the determination to sell the Chris Collett (R) 29 45 18 23 3 27 13 19 64 24 0 3 7 in a coffee shop, breakfast shop, authority. (Homedale has) gone property would have changed Nick Ihli (D) 53 76 42 61 18 48 36 22 20 26 4 4 12 and we have been looking at some above and beyond what is legally if the city had given a different other things that I would rather not required by accepting bids and by intent of use. He said after reading County Clerk mention right now.” putting it up for bids. (The city Idaho Code, the city is within its Charlotte Sherburn-I (R) 106 126 75 86 45 104 88 28 74 86 9 9 28 Councilman Bill Page said has not) done anything illegal rights to use the property as it Sherry Olson (R) 67 106 64 54 6 57 43 32 56 39 2 2 21 whoever takes the bid would need by what some of the community sees fi t. County Assessor to build within a limited time. Fink is saying and by what is implied “They qualifi ed, they reached Brett Endicott-I (R) 122 159 95 95 36 117 80 36 69 92 7 7 38 asked Badiola if he understood by the local paper. That is simply an agreement with the military Gene Winchester (R) 71 92 52 57 16 54 48 29 63 37 4 5 11 that the property did not have any wrong.” and basically there is no specifi c access for traffi c. Badiola said Robyn Tolmie asked Edwards deed restriction,” Whittaker said. County Treasurer he and a co-partner would have if she had read the Idaho Code “If there was a deed restriction in Brenda Richards-I (R) 113 140 98 109 32 122 89 28 58 83 7 11 34 adjoining properties and a road pertaining to aeronautics and there then that could have been Linda Charters (R) 64 101 49 43 20 48 44 42 74 45 4 1 19 would not be a problem. municipal corporations. Edwards a factor.” Fink also mentioned an replied that at one time or another — CAB

but she was not transported to a He then fl ed the scene toward Villarreal was arrested after he possession of drug paraphernalia. hospital. Canyon County in a gray drove through road spikes on Owyhee County is charging √ Shooting Reports state that as Villarreal Cadillac. Greenhurst and Robinson roads. Villarreal with possession of a was not drug- or gang-related. drew a handgun from the small of An attempt to locate was According to the report, two weapon by a convicted felon and A county dispatcher said the his back, the gun fi red. According dispatched to surrounding law Ada County sheriff’s sergeants battery with the use of a deadly female received powder burns to to the report, Villarreal tried to enforcement agencies, and Canyon shot Villarreal with Tasers when weapon. Further charges could her upper arm, but was not hit by fi re the gun a second time, but it County sheriff’s deputies located he would not comply with several be pending. the bullet. jammed. the vehicle a short time later. The orders to exit the vehicle. The incident is still under The dispatcher said Marsing Family members tackled Owyhee County dispatcher said Ada County sheriff’s deputies investigation. Ambulance emergency medical Villarreal and took the gun from a pursuit ensued from Canyon arrested Villarreal for felony technicians checked the woman, him. County into Ada County, where eluding offi cers, resisting arrest and — CAB Page 6 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Owyhee schools serve summer meals Obituary The Marsing and Bruneau- Grand View school districts Marsing school menu Gwendolyn Alice are participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s May 31 – June 7 Grete Spurgeon summer feeding program this year. (Breakfast is served from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and lunch The program is open to all Gwendolyn Alice Grete runs 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily. These services are free to children ages 1 to 18. Meals Spurgeon, 106, of Caldwell, any child from the ages of 1 to 18; they just need to show up and must be eaten on the respective passed away Tuesday, May 23, eat their meal on school grounds.) school sites where the program 2006 in the assisted living home is offered. where she resided. Memorial May 31: Breakfast burrito, fruit, milk, juice – Tacos w/fi xings, The Marsing program began services were held at 4:00 rice, peaches, milk. Tuesday and will run through p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006 June 1: Cereal, yogurt, milk, juice – Idaho haystack, fruited June 30. Breakfast will be served at Caldwell United Methodist jello, veggies, milk. weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 Church, Rev. John Mars offi ciated. June 2: French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, milk, juice a.m., and a hot lunch will be Interment preceded the service at – Chicken patty/bun, salad bar, fruit crisp, milk. served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Canyon Hill Cemetery. Services June 5: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, milk, juice – Pizza, p.m. All meals will be served at are under the direction of Dakan salad w/dressing, fruit, cookie, milk. the school district cafeteria. Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. June 6: Biscuits & gravy, sliced ham, milk, juice – Hot dogs, Call (208) 896-4111, ext. 146 Gwen was born February 23, baked beans, chips, fruit, milk. for more information. 1900 in Silver City, Idaho to Fred June 7: Breakfast burrito, fruit, milk, juice – Burritos w/fi xings, The Bruneau-Grand View and Charlotte Townsend Grete. rice, veggies, pears, milk. program runs June 12 through Her family came to Idaho in 1863. June 29. Meals will be served at She graduated from Caldwell Grand View Elementary School High School and married Glen at 205 First Street. Meals will be For more information about the School, 420 W. Washington Ave. Hubert Spurgeon on December available Monday through Bruneau-Grand View program, Breakfast will be served from 8 30, 1919 and they made their home bowled two leagues in one night. Thursday. call (208) 845-2492. a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and lunch will in Silver City where she worked She and her sisters spent many Breakfast will be served from As reported earlier, Homedale run from 11 a.m. to noon. at the Court House. When they days in their home in Silver City 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and lunch School District will run its summer For more information on the moved to Caldwell, she worked and took visitors through the old will be served from noon to 12:45 feeding program from June 12 to Homedale program, call (208) in the Assessor’s offi ce in Canyon home. She also talked to the Boy p.m. July 14 at Homedale Elementary 337-4611. County. A daughter Patricia Jean Scouts that came to Silver City was born on March 28, 1934. to camp. She loved to talk about Mom bought a lot at 15th and Silver City to anyone who would Everett in Caldwell and was in the listen. process of building a home when Survivors include daughter World War II started. The home Patricia Hinton, grandchildren Calendar got fi nished before rationing and Nancy McNemee (Ken) and Larry the family moved in February Hinton, great grandchildren Laura 1942. In 1946 Mom went to work Catter, Abby, Charley, Hailey and Today Bowling Association benefit for the Golden Rule Store that Aryn Hinton. Her sisters, Edna, Entry deadline for Lizard Butte car wash, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Les became the Idaho Department Alta and Nelle and her husband Library Fun Run. $25 registration Schwab, Caldwell (across from Store Company and worked there preceded her in death. for 5-kilometer and 10K run; $15 Simplot Stadium). (208) 573- until her retirement. She was a The family would like to thank registration for 1-mile walk. 5K 4371 or (208) 337-3785 member of many clubs in Caldwell, Lavora Sutton for all of the loving and 10K entry increases to $30 including the Soroptimist Club and care she has given Mom for many June 1. (208) 896-4690 Tuesday the Daughters of the American years. Donations can be made to Weekly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Revolution. She bowled for many the Caldwell United Methodist Thursday to 12:30 p.m., $5 for younger years and when she was working, Church, 824 E Logan. Storytime for first- through than 60 years old, $3 for 60 and third-graders, 4:15 p.m., Lizard over. Homedale Senior Citizens Butte Public Library, Owyhee Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave. (208) Plaza, 105 Main Street, Marsing. 337-3020 Mary Johnstone Sowers of the Harvest (208) 896-4690 AA meeting, 8 p.m., Homedale Ministries, Inc. AA meeting, 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Citizens Center, 224 W. Party planned Senior Citizens Center, 224 W. Idaho Ave. for Johnstone’s Revival With Music Idaho Ave. Wednesday 80th birthday Good old fashioned Saturday Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales summer reading program, 3:30 Homedale Summer Block Friends and family will help anointed singing p.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 Party. (208) 337-4641 mark Owyhee County native W. Owyhee Ave. (208) 337-4228 and preaching Homedale USBC Youth Mary Johnstone’s 80th birthday with a surprise party in her honor from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Missionary Evangelist: at the Hampton Inn and Suites at 5750 E. Franklin Road in Death notices Nampa. Terry & Cynthia Davis The Hampton Inn and Suites DANIEL H. COONS, 59, of ROSS EVANS, 87, of Ontario, is located off the Interstate 84 June 4 - 9, 2006 Homedale died Monday, May Ore., died on May 29, 2006 at Garrity Boulevard exit. 29, 2006, at home of natural an Ontario hospital of natural Johnstone was born in Squaw Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm causes. Pending arrangements causes. Arrangements are pending Creek Canyon outside of are under the direction of Flahiff at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Marsing. Monday-Friday: 7 pm Funeral Chapel, Homedale. Homedale. Johnstone’s six children are hosts for the celebration. They at the Wilder Church of God include Johnna Shumate and 205 A. Ave. E. • Wilder, Idaho Bobby and Kevin Thompson Phone: 482-7839 of Nampa, Kim and Bonnie “Let our family care for your family.” Johnstone and Larry and Renee Pastor Ray Gerthung Johnstone of Boise, Jeanette and Steve Reynolds of Mountain Home and Patty and John Howard 208-461-7019 of Twin Falls. Read all about it 2685 Caldwell Blvd. Nampa, Id 83687 Because of Mary’s space Ron & Barbara Conner Corner of Middleton Rd. & Caldwell Blvd. restraints, the family is asking in the Avalanche! for no gifts. Bring old photos to Call Barbara: “The Lady Undertaker” & Funeral Director share at the celebration. Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 7 JV graduate earns IAC scholarship Lizard Butte Library seeking ‘Friends’ to serve on guidance committee Jordan Valley High School from the IAC fund. The seven contribute to the fund through graduate Shane Smith was recently students were fi nalists in a pool personal donations and other An organizational meeting to programs, will be held at the awarded an Idaho Association of of 69 applicants. fund-raising efforts, such as establish a Friends of the Lizard library at 429 Main Street, Suite Counties (IAC) scholarship. Smith Smith’s father is employed by auctions. Butte Library group will be held 105 in Marsing. is a freshman at the University of the Owyhee County Road and This is the eighth year at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Marsing. For more information, call Idaho. Bridge Department. scholarships have been awarded. The meeting, which is open to Dottie Christensen at (208) 455- Association president Lori The IAC scholarship fund With the extraordinary efforts anyone who would like to help 2550 or Jana Streibel at (208) Beck, the Butte County treasurer, was created nine years ago to of county elected officials, in fund-raising or educational 869-4690. made the announcement earlier provide scholarships to children county employees and corporate this month. Smith, the son of of county elected offi cials, county sponsors, the IAC Scholarship David and Patty Smith of Pleasant employees and grandchildren of Fund went from two scholarships Read all about it Valley, was one of seven students county elected offi cials. 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Do not mistake Jessica Hansen about agriculture,” Hansen said. as the quiet one in her family. If Hansen’s road from a farm Seniors earn she has something to say, you’re kid to a person willing to grab going to hear it. the nearest soap box in the name The recent Homedale High of American agriculture began praise from School graduate’s outspoken six years ago when she took nature has evolved into a passion exception to the work of an Idaho the president to promote the virtues of the environmentalist extremist who agricultural industry to young and wanted to end grazing rights. With Five Homedale High School old alike. help from her mother, Hansen students were honored with “I want people to understand wrote a letter to a local newspaper presidential recognition last week about agriculture and to be excited speaking out against the anti- during the school’s year-end about agriculture,” said Hansen, grazing stance. awards assembly. who graduated from high school “When I was 12 years old, Seniors Matt Dillon, Michelle Saturday night. “And to know that I found out I could make a Uria, Patrick Vega, Jennifer I’m making a difference is good.” difference,” Hansen said. “From George and Jessica Mooney were Hansen received validation for then on, it has been this big ‘wow’ presented with the President’s her work last week when she was about being able to speak out Award for Educational Excellence named a Distinguished Finalist for about something I care about.” during a May 23 assembly. the Prudential Spirit of Community No one is really sure where Each received a certifi cate and Award. The 18-year-old Hansen Hansen gets her outspoken a letter signed by President Bush. received a bronze medal during a tendencies. Kelley Hansen says The program is sponsored by the school awards assembly May 23. she and her husband, Jeff, helped U.S. Department of Education. She is one of two Distinguished establish the Homedale FFA To be eligible, students must Finalists from Idaho. chapter, but essentially they’re carry a grade-point average “It’s kind of a high-five to both quiet. ranging between 3.5 and 4.0 or me,” Hansen said. “I’ve done “We’re both strong agriculture meet criteria set by Homedale so much stuff throughout high Homedale grad earns medal people, but she’s taken the High School as well as landing in the 85th percentile for school that it’s kind of nice to be Jessica Hansen, who graduated from Homedale High School on communication and public- math or reading standardized recognized.” Saturday, shows off the medal she received as a distinguished fi nalist speaking on her own,” Kelley achievement test scores or receive She also received the President’s for the Prudential Spirit of Community award. said. Volunteer Service Award and a Jessica Hansen plans to major in a recommendation from a teacher letter signed by President Bush. Ambassador prepared her for the to the table, and it is our job to Communications at the University and a school staff member. “We’re extremely proud of job of coordinating the Homedale inform the world that we produce of Idaho, but will put an emphasis Also at the assembly: her,” Hansen’s mother, Kelley, FFA chapter’s first Ag Expo a safe, affordable product.” on Agriculture Education while Senior Jessica Hansen received said. “She works so hard in all earlier this month. Harrison said that Homedale in Moscow, too. She plans to be a medal as a distinguished fi nalist areas, and she loves to talk to “Jessica’s work in the past and and Owyhee County were either an agricultural teacher or in the annual Prudential Spirit people about the beef industry.” her continued dedication will fortunate to have Hansen as a spokesperson for agriculture, but of Community volunteerism Jessica Hansen, who lives on a help not only our nation’s citizens “promoter and activist of one of she wants her message to reach program. Jeremy Ensley and Tyler farm in Wilder, recently ended her realize the importance of American the most prestigious industries in all ages. Christoffersen also were recognized one-year reign as Beef Ambassador agriculture, but also helps remind our county.” “I really don’t want to just for volunteer work in youth baseball for the Idaho Cattlewomen us as producers that we must At the May 6 Ag Expo, Hansen focus on kids and high school and youth wrestling, respectively, Association and the Idaho Beef become advocates for our industry taught schoolchildren from kids,” Hansen said of her target according to Homedale counselor Council. As ambassador, she as well,” Homedale FFA advisor Homedale and Middleton about audience. “I want to hit little Kelly DeWitt. traveled throughout the state Lori Harrison wrote in an e-mail. the benefi ts of the beef industry. kids, second- and third-graders. promoting the nutritional virtues “Not everyone is as fortunate as “I got to talk to kids in my I want hit adults, who are the –– Marsing, Homedale of beef to children and adults. us to reside in the Owyhees and community and see the smiles consumers.” scholarship winners Hansen’s work as Beef see our food go from hoof or seed on the faces and help them learn — JB Page 20

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Home equity loans and lines of credit are offered through U.S. Bank National Association ND. Member FDIC. Paid for by Brett Endicott Page 10 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 HMS aide honored by school district I would like to thank all of you that Carri Lauson supported me in the latest to receive Primary Election. monthly award It is my pleasure to Carri Lauson, an educational aide at the Homedale Middle serve as your School, has not only shown County Clerk, superior excellence in her daily duties, but district offi cials feel and I look she also has gone above and beyond her normal duties. That forward to extra effort has earned her an continuing to do so. award of excellence. School district officials honored Lauson during a recent Charlotte Sherburn board meeting with a plaque and said because of her caring Owyhee County Clerk for children she is considered an Paid for by Charlotte Sherburn excellent staff member. Lauson has been working as HMS staffer cited for hard work an educational aide at the middle Homedale Middle School educational aide Carri Lauson, left, ac- school for the past three school cepts the Homedale School District’s latest award of excellence from years. She has been a full-time Homedale School Board chairman Kurt Shanley. Submitted photo OREGON-IDAHO aide for the past two years. Her daily duties have included activities that sets her apart.” and emotional well-being,” UTILITIES, INC. monitoring the playground before Rosandick said Lauson makes Rosandick said. school and at lunch, monitoring herself available to help out “As a lunchroom/playground the lunchroom, reading to in many different types of monitor, she is in position to watch students, testing students, fi lling activities, including supervising kids exhibit destructive behaviors 7ISHESTOINFORMTHEPUBLICOFTHEAVAILABILITYOFITSTELEPHONESERVICES in when a substitute is needed, basketball and volleyball games, and is not afraid to confront WHICHAREOFFEREDINRURALPORTIONSOF-ALHEUR#OUNTY /REGONAND answering phones in the offi ce, chaperoning dances, playing the students when necessary. She /WYHEE#OUNTY )DAHO helping teachers set up students piano for the choir, and helping speaks to kids in a consistently in the PLATO program, and during after-school programs. caring, professional manner and /REGON )DAHOSLOCALSERVICEAREAINCLUDESTHE/REGONEXCHANGESOF generally helping students “Most recently she has stayed does not raise emotions in the *ORDAN6ALLEYPRElX !DRIAN AND2IDGEVIEW and teachers wherever she is after school for several Fridays situation, though many students  ANDTHE3OUTH-OUNTAIN EXCHANGEIN)DAHO needed. until 8 p.m. helping at our Project would like to.” -ONTHLYSERVICERATESWITHINTHESEAREASVARY DEPENDINGONSERVICE “Her Spanish language skills Alert gym nights,” Rosandick Rosandick said Lauson is LOCATION ANDRANGEFROM and work as an EMT (emergency said. respected by the students and medical technician) have been “She has volunteered to sit on appreciated by the staff of the TOPLUSFEDERALENDUSER very helpful on many occasions,” our school improvement team middle school. CHARGEFORRESIDENTIALSERVICE AND Homedale school superintendent this year, as well as other similar “She is a teacher of character Tim Rosandick said. teams in past years. She has been not only through her words but TOPLUSFEDERALENDUSER willing to be a part of a district also through her daily life,” CHARGEFORSINGLELINEBUSINESSSERVICE “Mrs. Lauson has accomplished all of the aforementioned policy review committee. Rosandick said. “Mrs. Lauson cares for kids. “Carri Lauson is a staff member 4HESERATESINCLUDEUNLIMITEDCALLINGWITHINTHEDElNEDLOCALAREAS tasks with the utmost of ACCESSTOSERVICES ACCESSTOOPERATORSERVICESANDDIRECTORY professionalism, but it is her She cares about their physical that truly deserves our Award of ASSISTANCE ANDINTEREXCHANGECARRIERACCESS4OUCHTONESERVICEIS involvement in extracurricular well-being as well as their social Excellence.” AVAILABLEFORANADDITIONALFORRESIDENTIALCUSTOMERSAND FORBUSINESSCUSTOMERS NOTICE TO OWYHEE COUNTY TAXPAYERS ,OWINCOMEINDIVIDUALSELIGIBLEFORTHE,IFELINEAND,INK UPASSISTANCE Library fun run PROGRAMSMAYBEELIGIBLEFORDISCOUNTSFROMTHESEBASICSERVICERATES Owyhee County features scenic views of the Owyhee THROUGHTHE/REGONAND)DAHOTELEPHONEASSISTANCEPROGRAMSANDMAY Mountains and offers excellent opportunity for those seek- deadline nears ALSORECEIVETOLLCALLBLOCKINGSERVICEWITHOUTCHARGE ing acreage at an affordable price, recreational opportuni- Today is the final day to ties, and a rural atmosphere. This is how Owyhee County &ORINFORMATIONONOURSERVICES INCLUDING,IFELINEELIGIBILITY ORTOPLACE register for the inaugural June 10 property is being advertised by realtors in adjoining coun- ANORDERFORSERVICE CONTACTTHE Lizard Butte Library Fun Run in ties, across the state, and on the internet. Who would not /REGON )DAHO5TILITIES )NC BUSINESSOFlCEAT Marsing. want to move here? However, with growth and demand A $5 late fee will be tacked on comes higher property prices. to any registration form for the 5- As written in the Idaho State Code, the county must and 10-kilometer events received have property assessed at market value. With higher pric- (800) 624-0082 after today. The entry fee for the es paid for the property sold, higher assessment values 10K and 5K is $25 until today. must follow in order to remain in compliance with Idaho The fun run, which will raise State Tax Commission. Idaho State Tax Commission is the money for the library’s building governing entity keeping all counties in uniformity and fund, consists of a 10K run, a 5K compliance according to Idaho State Code. run and a 1-mile walk for children Classified deadline Every October the Idaho State Tax Commission com- and families. piles ratio studies of sales within the county in comparison Monday noon the The registration fee for the walk to the assessment values. If the gap in the ratio is below is $15, and children 4 years old week of publication 90% of market, adjustments to the assessed values must and younger get to walk free. be made to bring the ratio in to compliance. The fun run and walk will Increases in assessed values will be showing on the coincide with the second day Owyhee County Assessment notices that will be mailed of the Marsing Old Fashioned Legal notice deadline out by June 5, 2006. It is imperative that you look at these Festival, which begins June 9. assessed values and if there are any questions the Asses- Friday noon the week prior to publication For more information on sor’s offi ce must be contacted by June 23, 2006. The as- the fun run, call the library sessed value is the amount used for taxation rate-county, at (208) 896-4690 or e-mail fire, school, cemetery, library, road districts, etc. Any tax [email protected]. increase caused by an increase in assessed value will be refl ected on the 2006 tax billing mailed out in November Find out 2006. What’s happening Owyhee County Assessor, Brett Endicott Read Calendar each week 337-4681 Owyhee County Treasurer, Brenda Richards in the Avalanche Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 11 Your fi nances Fix the car before junking it for a new one with a big loan

Dear Dave, I just fi nished paying off my car, a 2000 sedan at $250 a month, and now I’m having problems with it. A computer chip shorted out last week, and now I’m having transmission problems. My friends have looked the car over and tell me it’s falling apart. should make all the financial South Mountain 4-H tackles another year They say I should buy another decisions, either. Those decisions, Members of the South Mountain Livestock 4-H club include, front row, left to right: Jordan Jones, one. Should I just fi x the one I like all others in a marriage, Nathan Elsner and Ben Telleria. Back row, left to right: Tad Jones, Bryce Kershner, Tyler Elsner and Bailey have instead? should be made together with Kershner. Club member Breann Hipwell is not pictured. Submitted photo — Kathy input from both the husband and the wife. When you do a budget, Dear Kathy, you should both sit down together South Mountain Livestock 4-H news First, instead of just friends and come to an agreement on by Bryce Kershner received our record book portfolio number of years now. I’d have a real mechanic take a where the money’s going each In April, the South Mountain packets and made plans to sell We are off to a good start, and are look at this vehicle. Your friends month. Livestock 4-H club held its fi rst programs at the Jordan Valley looking forward to a fun summer probably aren’t trained mechanics If you do this, Daniel, you’ll not meeting of the new year. We have Rodeo, which we’ve done for a together as a club. and are encouraging you to do only have better communication eight member this year. We would something silly like THEY might in the marriage, you’ll also like to welcome Ben Telleria to do — running out to buy a new car experience increased unity in our club. just because the radio knob falls your daily lives. The eight members are taking off in the old one. — Dave care of a variety of animals This car has still got several — two steers, one swine and good years left in it. If your Dear Dave, Thank you fi ve sheep. options are go into debt or fi x this I started an Internet business The following club officers to all those who supported me in the car repeatedly — fi x it repeatedly! a while back, and we’re doing were elected at the meeting: race for Owyhee County Commis- You just freed up a big chunk of really well. We’ve always tithed Breann Hipwell, president; Tad sioner. cash when you fi nally fi nished 10 percent to the church, but Jones, vice president; Bailey To those who worked so hard paying for the car. If you allocate I was wondering if there are Kershner and helper Jordan Jones, behind the scene making calls, put- even half that amount each month any guidelines for giving to the secretary/treasurer; and Bryce ting up signs, making posters, ads toward maintenance and upkeep, church and other places above and Kershner, reporter. and fl yers, talking to their friends that’s $1,500 a year and more than beyond the 10 percent. Our next meeting came in May. and sharing our ideas for the future enough to keep a good car up and — David We discussed community projects of Owyhee County and those who running. and decided on yard work for the took the time to vote. Fix the car, Kathy. Don’t go Dear David, new Heritage Museum in Jordan I could not have won the Re- back into debt! If I were you, I’d set up a Valley and picking up trash along publican nomination without your — Dave budget based on the base salary the South Mountain Road. We eff orts and support. you receive from the company. I would also like to thank my Then, take everything else that wife who put up with a lot from me Dear Dave, you make above that and divide over the last few months and didn’t When you’re married, does it it up to where you can do some Buy it, sell it, kill me in my sleep. matter who keeps the checkbook extra tithing, extra giving to other trade it, rent it... and pays the bills? I’ve heard good causes, extra investing and in the some people say those things extra spending. Dick Freund are the man’s job, and I was If your company is doing that Classifieds! Paid for by Dick Freund for Owyhee County Commissioner, Tiffany Walker, Treasurer wondering what you think. well, then you’ve been working — Daniel really hard to make it a success. Reward yourself with a little extra Dear Daniel, blow money and have some fun. It doesn’t matter one bit. But make sure you budget this Whoever is good at it and is the extra income just like you would most organized of the two should your regular salary. If you don’t, handle those duties. it’ll be easy to get selfish and In each family, there’s a nerd and spend it all on personal lifestyle a free spirit. The nerd is the one items. that’s organized and very good at — Dave keeping everything in place. The free spirit is not a detail-oriented — Dave Ramsey is the best- person. This doesn’t mean they’re selling author of The Total Money not concerned or that they’re Makeover. You can fi nd tools to help irresponsible, but they just aren’t with fi nances or previous columns as administratively gifted and at Davesays.org. Have a question they don’t get a rush when the for Dave? Send correspondence checkbook balances out. to [email protected] Now, that doesn’t mean that or write Dave $ays, 1749 Mallory whoever keeps the checkbook Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 Read all about it in the Avalanche! Page 12 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Outpost Days in Murphy Cattle drive spectacle spurs featured artist Jersey boy falls in love with longhorn show, recreates event on canvas Joe Dienes was so impressed “They would tell me that I would with last year’s longhorn cattle like it there. They went to Silver drive during Outpost Days in City and told me about the city. Murphy that he wanted to put the They said that I needed to see scene on canvas. these places. It is amazing to go Saturday, his rendition of the down there, close your eyes and drive, entitled “Cattle Drive,” will try to visualize that (for example) be available to the public as the a guy got shot here, or that guy special edition print. broke out of jail there. I got into it Outpost Days festivities begin because of the paper. Now I know at 10 a.m. both Saturday and more about this area than some of Sunday in the Owyhee County the kids who grew up here.” seat. Dienes said he had been to the Dienes said from his “part- sites of Silver City, Dewey, Ruby time” Homedale home last week City and Murphy many times, but that as a child he had seen the felt he needed someplace else to cattle drives on television and go to research the history of the in the movies, but never thought area. He said someone, he could he would be able to see it fi rst- not recall who, told him he needed hand. Last year, Dienes was in to visit the county museum. the audience as about 80 head of “I go down every year now to longhorn cattle were herded down Outpost Days,” Joe said. the streets of Murphy to a pen near “I have been going about fi ve the Owyhee County Historical or six years. The cattle drive last Museum. year was so amazing. You read Easterner glimpses Old West as Outpost art “I was born in New Jersey and about it. You see it in the movies. Joe Dienes is a part-time Homedale resident. In fact, he was born in New Jersey and has lived in Owyhee moved to Pennsylvania, but have But to actually see it is pretty County for only a short time. Still, he is faithful attendee of Murphy Outpost Days, and he has turned his fas- only lived in Homedale for a short amazing.” cination with the annual cattle drive into the featured art for this year’s event, which runs this weekend. time,” Dienes said. “We live here Dienes said the experience part-time, sometimes in Florida. stuck in his mind so much that he Some historians say the We travel a lot.” decided to put the scene on print. ‘The cattle drive last year longhorn breed came to the county Dienes said his wife, Janet, But to do that, Dienes had to have was so amazing. You read in about 1868 when Con Shea spent more of her life living in some help. brought about 1,000 head to the Homedale and has children that “He is color blind,” Dienes’ about it. You see it in the area from Texas with the help of still live in the area. He said wife, Janet, said. “When I fi rst met movies. But to actually see his brothers, Jerry and Tim. that because of the kids, he got him, he showed me a picture he Longhorns were the dominant involved with the Owyhee County had done of a sail fi sh scene, and it is pretty amazing.’ breed in the county until about Historical Society. the fi sh were purple. I couldn’t 1888 when a severe winter storm “They (his children) sent me a fi gure out why they were purple, — Joe Dienes that lasted several months starved copy of (The Owyhee Avalanche) then he told me he was color Outpost Days featured artist or froze to death most of the actually,” Joe Dienes said. “They blind.” cattle. Durhams then replaced wanted me to see what was going Joe says Janet is his eyes when longhorns. on in the area, and to this day I it comes to color. She tells him fi nished it. He said they asked the world.” After the Outpost Days drive still have my paper sent to me no what colors he needs, and he goes him to be the feature artist for this The cattle were provided last last year, the herd was split. Most matter where I am.” from there. year’s celebration. year by John Martin of Oreana of the animals were sent back Dienes said he read an article “She and the kids are my “I was thrilled,” Joe said. “I and were driven by the young to the loading pens on the edge about a historical society tour that cheering squad,” Joe said. “Janet wanted to give something back to members of the Idaho Youth of Murphy where they arrived. piqued his interest. He said after is my critic. I read the tubes after them, and this is my way of doing Horse Council Working Ranch About 15 head were held in that, he wanted to know what the she tells me the colors. If I need a that. I am really pleased that they Horse Project. Twenty youths the corral where the youngsters organization was all about. strange color, I just ask Janet.” would allow me to do this.” and 16 adults were involved. demonstrated sorting, handling “I heard so much about the Joe contacted museum offi cials Joe will be available during the All participated in at least four cattle in a bunch and other skills kids going up to Murphy when and asked if they would like two-day event to sign his prints. monthly clinics before the drive they worked on in the winter. they were young,” Dienes said. a copy of the painting after he He said he would not miss “it for last year. — CAB

• School Marm at 11 a.m. and The pie shop, pioneer kitchen Champion fi ddler Cristin Newhall Sunday, the annual auction will 1 p.m. at the schoolhouse and pioneer woman in the kitchen originally was scheduled to appear be held at 2:30 p.m. at McKeeth √ Outpost • Senior friends at 10 a.m. and also will be open in the new with Bona Fide, but organizers Hall, and Blue Dove will perform 12:30 p.m. at the Depot Stage on kitchen, near the caboose and in have announced she is unable to at the Depot Stage at 10 a.m. demonstrate sorting, handling Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. and 4 the old museum, respectively, attend the event. The Heatherwood Singers will cattle in a bunch and other skills p.m. on Sunday. throughout the day. Kelly and Friends on the Depot perform at 1 p.m. at the Depot they have been working on. • Birds of Prey, boot-maker, Pony rides will be given north Stage at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday Stage on Sunday only. Saturday and Sunday events black-powder, blacksmith, caning, of the depot, and quilters and and at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The “World Championship will include: Dutch oven cooking, fi ber arts, the saddle makers will work in A good old-fashioned chuck Horny Toad Race” will be held at • Artist print signing with Joe goat packers and gold panning the schoolhouse and at the old wagon barbecue will he held at 5 4 p.m. Sunday after the auction. Dienes from noon to 4 p.m. at will be held at various locations museum. p.m. Saturday at McKeeth Hall, and Proceeds from the auction, the gift shop throughout the entire day. Evening events will include musical group Kountry Cookin’ quilt raffle, gift shot and pie • Authors table from noon to 2 • The Hit and Miss engines, music from Bona Fide at 7 p.m. will give a live performance for shop benefi t the Owyhee County p.m. at the museum entrance horsehair braiding, knapper, mule Saturday only with Doug Jenkins the evening dance at 8:30 p.m. at Historical Society. • Colonel Dewey at 11:30 a.m. packer and Outpost Saloon also on the fi ddle at the Depot Stage. McKeeth Hall. — CAB and 3 p.m. at the Depot Stage will hold demonstrations on the

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 Sprintboat season kicks off Saturday

It’s time to get wet and wild of three races at MIST. layout off Idaho highway 55 near are available through ictickets. com, sprintboaters will display again at the Marsing International Marsing also will play host to the Marsing bridge over the Snake com or at the gate the day of the their machines at a show and shine Sprint Track. racing on July 8 and July 29. River. races. Concessions will be sold in from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at The 2006 United States Sprint The gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday Tickets are $15, with children the confi nes of the racetrack. No Victor’s Hogs & Horns restaurant Boat Association season gets with qualifying beginning at 10 12 and younger being admitted coolers will be allowed. under way Saturday with the fi rst a.m. at the permanent multi-turn free. Pit passes cost $5. Tickets According to USSBAracing. –– to page 15 JV athletes grab gold at Oregon state track meet

feet, 5 inches to win the shot event Adrian athletes by nearly three feet over Faedra win medals in Rasmussen of Harper. It was the third consecutive top-four fi nish Monmouth, too in the event at State for Cuvelier, who fi nished second last year and Two different Jordan Valley fourth in 2004. High School track and fi eld ath- Larsen was sixth in the shot letes earned gold medals at the 1A put at 34-2. Oregon state meet in Monmouth, Jordan Valley coach Jacque Ore., recently. Naegle, who leads the team with Senior Lauren Cuvelier closed Melinda Cuvelier, said Lauren her high school career by domi- Cuvelier rebounded with a ven- nating the fi eld in the girls shot geance after a 10th-place fi nish put. Mustangs junior Angela Lars- in the discus throw earlier in the en walked away with the state day. championship in the discus. “She was a little disappointed The meet was held on the cam- in her performance that morning, pus of Western Oregon University and I think that it just made her on May 20. The top eight athletes more determined (about) how she in each event earned medals. Cuvelier ripped off a put of 38 –– to page 16

Mustangs corral two state titles Jordan Valley High School athletes Lauren Cuvelier, left, and Angela Antelopes thrower wins two medals Larsen were all smiles after their success at the 1A Oregon track and Adrian High School’s Stephenie Hutchings brought home a shot put medal from the 1A Oregon track and fi eld championships. The senior Cuvelier won the state title in shot fi eld championships at Western Oregon University held recently in Monmouth, Ore. The junior fi nished put, while junior Larsen reached the summit with a gold medal in the eighth in the shot and also medaled in the discus for the second straight season. Photo by Angie Sillonis discus. Submitted photo Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 15 Sports

HMS honors trio of athletes Homedale Middle School eighth-graders, from left to right, Kortney Stansell, Alexander Mereness and Dylan Kushlan, show off the plaques and certifi cates they received as the school’s athletes of the year. Adrian athletes earn all-district accolades HMS recognizes Adrian High School softball players Kat Sillonis, left, and Paige Branstiter were among six Antelopes to be named to the Special District 8 all-star team recently. Sillonis, a junior catcher, was an honorable men- tion selection, while Branstiter, a sophomore pitcher, made her way onto the fi rst team. Teammate Ryann Bowns, a junior second baseman, joined Branstiter on the fi rst team. Adrian’s season ended with a 6-1 loss its best athletes to host Regis in Wednesday’s fi rst round of the 2A Oregon state tournament. Photos by Angie Sillonis on fi eld, in class Antelopes drop State opener Homedale Middle School has Friday banquet. The criteria for crowned its eighth-grade male scholar-athlete are a grade-point The Adrian High School softball Branstiter, a 6-foot right-hander, Adrian Senior Andrea Garner and female athletes of the year. average of 3.0 or higher for three team’s season ended in the fi rst took the loss Wednesday in a 6-1 and sophomore Oralia Dominguez Kortney Stansell was the fi nalist quarters and participation in three round of the 1A/2A Oregon state setback to host Regis in the fi rst were placed on the all-district among six girls eligible for the sports. tournament last week. round of the state tournament. second team. female athlete of the year award. The scholar-athletes included: But the Antelopes also got word Regis pitcher Justine Kendall Garner was selected as an She helped the HMS volleyball Eighth grade — Jessica that their hard work paid off with surrendered a run in the first outfi elder, and Dominguez earned team to a District III championship Eubanks, Eddie Garcia, Dylan multiple appointments to the inning and then silenced the her spot as a utility player. and qualifi ed for the district track Kushlan, Megan Quintana, district all-star squad. Antelopes with a two-hitter that Three players from coach Jay and fi eld championships in four Kortney Stansell, Jake Tolmie, Sophomore pitcher Paige featured seven strikeouts and no Gomeza’s squad landed on the events. She also played basketball Ashlynne Uria, Carmen Zatica Branstiter, who struck out 159 walks on a rainy day. honorable mention list, including for the Trojans. Seventh grade — Sydney batters during the 16-game 2A Junior catcher Kat Sillonis, an junior shortstop Amanda Simpson, The male athlete of the year Cornwall, Jessica Craft, Brook Wapiti League campaign, joined honorable mention selection for freshman third baseman Terra award was shared by Alexander Fry, Trevor Gibson, Caitlyn junior second baseman Ryann all-district, tripled for Adrian, Rust and Sillonis. Sillonis caught Mereness and Dylan Kushlan. Johnson, Jeff Kesler, Tanner Lair, Bowns on the Special District 8 which ended its season at 18-9 every inning of Adrian’s 27 games The boys were among seven Colin Lootens, Sarah Maggard, all-star fi rst team. after a 10-6 league slate. this season. athletes eligible for the award. Nate Perry, Kiley Potter, Jonathan Mereness and Kushlan were Stacey, Kirsi Thatcher, Taylor four-sport athletes at HMS, Thomas, Sagan Wade, Jessica and both won district wrestling Westergard, Aiesha Zenor. championships. Mereness and “It is an honor to have Kushlan also reached the district such stellar student athletes track meet in four events each and involved in our middle school played basketball and football. activities,” Homedale Middle The 13 eighth-graders School activities director Lucia considered for the athlete of the Asumendi-Mereness said. year award were rated by their “These kids have made many coaches on a scale of 1 to 5 with sacrifices — more than many Sprintboat Racing at its Best! 5 being the highest mark in areas of us will know — to maintain such as coachability, citizenship, their academic achievement and Marsing, Idaho dedication, leadership among participate in an extra-curricular peers, sportsmanship and total activity. It is a privilege for me to 2006 Race Dates: athletic involvement. honor them and encourage them SATURDAY, JUNE 3 HMS also honored its scholar- to continue to work hard to excel athletes with certifi cates at the in and out of the classroom.” SATURDAY, JULY 8 SATURDAY, JULY 29 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ICTICKETS.COM or AT THE GATE: √ Sprintboats $15 • PIT PASS $5 • KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE! at 3110 E. Cleveland Blvd., in Bowl Racing promotions team GATES OPEN 9 AM • QUALIFYING 10 AM Caldwell. at MIST. Steve drives No. 13 Several of the top drivers and Superstition, and Brenda serves as race teams in the USSBA from his navigator through the twisting Concessions on site the 2005 season call MIST their turns of the course. home track, including rookie Other USSBA races scheduled Soda & Alcohol Sold on site of the year Chris Sandoval, an this year include June 17 and Aug. Ontario, Ore., resident who 12 in Richland, Wash., and Aug. NO Coolers Allowed fi nished third in the Stock class 26 in Woodland, Wash. standings a year ago. The USSBA Nationals, which The 2005 Stock class were held in Marsing last year, Bring the family & Enjoy the Races! championship team of Steve and will be staged Sept. 9 in Richland For more information, visit www.thunderbowlracing.com Brenda Rice is part of the Thunder this season. Page 16 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Sports

Sports tracker A look at Owyhee County athletes competing beyond high school Husky pitcher makes All-WIC

Homedale High School graduate Kelsi Haylett has been a busy Senior right-handed pitcher Ni- Three Hus- ry early in the season to hit .392 athlete while winding down her junior season at Oregon Tech. The cole Gelinas was the lone Mars- kies landed with 13 RBIs and four doubles Hustlin’ Owls’ only three-sport athlete, Haylett competed for both the ing High School representative on on the all- for Marsing. softball and track and fi eld teams this spring. the All-2A Western Idaho Confer- conference Martinez played shortstop and The junior ran in the women’s 100 meters preliminaries at the NAIA ence softball fi rst team released second team, hit .261 with 20 runs scored and track and fi eld national meet Friday in Fresno, Calif. Haylett failed to last week. including four doubles. qualify for the fi nal, clocking a 10th-best time of 12.22 seconds. The Gelinas was 7-15 for the Hus- Jessica Els- Senior Mollee Nielsen was top nine runners reached the championship race. Haylett’s road to the kies, who were eliminated from berry, Angela named to the honorable men- nationals included a second-place fi nish in the 100 at the Cascade the conference tournament in Martinez and tion squad. The second baseman Collegiate Conference championships. She was also second in the 100 two games. Keshia Staf- scored 16 runs and collected a hurdles and fourth in the 200 at the conference meet. She started all 22 games for ford. double and a triple out of the Nicole Gelinas On the softball diamond, Haylett earned All-NAIA Region I honors. Marsing this season, striking out Only Mar- leadoff spot and provided steady She was never nabbed while stealing 23 bases and she hit .339. Last 71 in 118 innings pitcher dur- tinez is a senior in that group. defense. week, the Dental Hygiene major was named a Daktronic-NAIA Softball ing the regular season. Statistics Elsberry emerged as the Hus- Melba’s Don Jamison was Scholar-Athlete. The 5-foot-2 outfi elder started 33 games, scored 38 from the conference tournament kies’ leading hitter, racking up named conference coach of the runs and led OIT (37-6) with four triples. haven’t been provided. a .448 average with two doubles year. Gelinas hit .303 with fi ve dou- and triple and 10 RBIs. Melba first-teamers included Melba graduate Kerri Russell, a right-handed pitcher, has wrapped bles and 18 runs scored during the An outfielder, Stafford re- pitcher Cara Duckworth, Kayla up her college career with the Albertson College of Idaho softball regular season for the Huskies. bounded from a scary arm inju- Tiegs and Dusty Krivanec. team. The senior was 9-12 with a 4.33 earned-run average in 2006. She started 21 games and notched 47 strikeouts.

Adam Duryee, a graduate of Homedale High School, was given the Outstanding Wrester Award for the 2005-06 season by Portland State coach Marlin Grahn. Duryee, one of the winningest wrestlers in Homedale history, wrestled at 149 pounds for the Vikings. He fi nished second in the Best of the West tournament in Central Point, Ore., in November and racked up a team-high 13 victories in his senior season. He also was named to the All-Pacifi c 10 Conference academic second team with a 3.21 grade-point average with a major of Business Administration.

Marsing’s Becky Guyette, a Melba graduate, fi nished 17th in the women’s 5,000-meter run for Boise State University at the NCAA Western Regional track and fi eld championships Friday in Provo, Utah. She fi nished her junior season with a time of 18 minutes, 37.50 seconds.

Trisha Hernandez, an Adrian graduate, closed out her softball career at Treasure Valley Community College with a strong sophomore season. According to Chukars coach Shane Quesnell, Hernandez played several positions — outfi eld, second base, third base and catcher — and improved on her hitting and power numbers. She batted .293 with fi ve doubles and 23 RBIs. Hernandez crushed seven home runs this season after having none as a freshman, and her on-base percentage was .421.

Adrian’s McPeak places in one of two events Sarah McPeak, a junior for the Antelopes, repeated her sophomore effort at the 1A Oregon track and fi eld state championships by earning a fi fth-place medal in the 100-meter hurdles. McPeak fi nished ninth Come in and see your local boy... in the 300 hurdles at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. Photo by Angie Sillonis JEFF CHRISTOFFERSEN four fi nish af- medaled in the shot put with an For all your special building needs! √ Track ter placing eighth-place throw of 32-1¾. – Pole barns – remodels – cabinets – etc. – third in 2005 Adrian junior Sarah McPeak wanted to compete in the shot put and fourth as failed to improve on her 2005 4523 E. Cleveland • Caldwell • 454-8626 • cell 941-5563 that afternoon,” Naegle said. a sophomore showing in the hurdles events, Larsen’s championship perfor- in 2004 for but did come home with anoth- mance in the discus covered 119- Huntington. er medal. She was fi fth — again 2, beating 2005 champion Jamie Stacy bat- — in the 100 hurdles in a time Lewellyn of Crow by more than tled with Du- of 17.59 seconds, and slipped to three feet. Larsen fi nished fourth fur’s Kacey ninth place in the 300 hurdles with McCullough a time of 50.50. She fi nished third in the event a year ago. This year, James Stacy Larsen went wire-to-wire, grab- throughout in the 300 hurdles in the 2005 bing the competition lead on her the competition. The pair traded the championships. first throw and never looking top mark throughout the day with Senior Logan Branstiter reached back, according to Naegle. both reaching personal-best marks the medal stand in the boys tri- “Angela had a personal best at on each of their three throws. ple jump for the Antelopes. He district this year, and it gave her McCullough won the state title reached 40-9½ for fourth place. the confi dence that she needed to with a heave of 51-9½. Another Adrian senior, Brett really show what she can do at “It was a very close competi- Buchholz, closed his prep ca- State,” Naegle said. tion and very exciting to watch,” reer with a 12th-place finish in Despite suiting up only two ath- Naegle said. the 100 meters. He was clocked letes for the May 20 meet, Jordan “I am very proud of James. He at 12.25. Valley’s girls team fi nished 11th in pushed himself each throw and “I feel we had a very success- the team race with 23 points. did a terrifi c job.” ful season and competed well at A newcomer to Jordan Valley, the state level,” Adrian fi rst-year but no stranger to the state meet, Four Adrian athletes medal coach Aimee Goss said. “The senior James Stacy collected a sec- Adrian junior Stephenie Hutch- competition is always at a high- ond-place showing in the boys shot ings grabbed fi fth in the discus er level, and it’s great to have put with a school-record throw of (109-2) one year after fi nishing athletes make it to the medal 50-4¼. It was his third straight top- third in the event. Hutchings also stand.” Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 17 Sports Bruneau cowgirl among competitors at CNFR

tying. saddle bronc standings after the Community College in Ontario, all-around. MSU’s Marissa The CNFR will be held June 11- May 6-7 rodeo at the University Ore., appears in four different Two other Vandals with Marsing Black earns spot 17 at the Casper Events Center. of Montana. He was 11th in team rankings in the Northwest Region. ties — Kirby Cook and Andrew Black, who competed for the roping as a heeler and 12th in the He’s sixth in steer wrestling, Endicott — also show up in the in goat tying Big Sky Region team champion all-around. seventh in team roping (header) regional rankings. Montana State University, was In the Northwest Region, and 15th in tie-down roping. Endicott is 10th-best in tie-down At least one Owyhee County ranked eighth in goat tying in the Jordan Valley’s Shane Smith is the His performance this season roping. Cook is 11th in team roping athlete will be competing in the region. She was the third-place highest-ranked competitor from landed him ninth in the all-around as a heeler and holds down the 14th College National Finals Rodeo all-around cowgirl in the Big Sky Owyhee County. The University standings. position in tie-down roping. next month in Casper, Wyo. and was rated seventh in barrel of Idaho freshman was ranked Another Marsing cowboy, Homedale graduate Gloria Bruneau’s Marissa Black is listed racing. fi fth in the region in team roping Jason Miller from the University King has a spot in the top 12 for on the National Intercollegiate Wade Black of Homedale, who as a heeler. of Idaho, was rated eighth in steer three events: 11th in breakaway Rodeo Association’s Web site as also competes for Montana State, Marsing’s Scott Roeser, who wrestling and 10th in team roping roping and goat tying and 12th in a qualifi er for the CNFR in goat was ranked fourth in the Big Sky competes for Treasure Valley (header) to occupy 13th in the barrel racing.

Trojans teams set Homedale youth bowlers make to present training splash at YABA state tournament

About 20 youth bowlers from over the course of a youth bowler’s for Wes Cassity’s trip to Florida. Boys, girls soccer teams to hold free Owyhee Lanes have helped put the career. There’s the potential for The fi rst car wash will be held Homedale USBC Youth Bowling quite a large chunk of college from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Saturday youth camp; time running out Association on the map recently money at the end of the road. at the Les Schwab tire store to sign up for volleyball workouts in the Idaho State Tournament in And it’s fun to watch the across from Simplot Stadium in Lewiston. youngest bowlers, Burns said. Caldwell. The second car wash The Homedale High School our teams players with such great Now, organizers of the United “These 4- and 5-year-olds are runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 soccer program will sponsor spirit for service — not everybody States Bowling Congress- darn good bowlers. They’re so at the Les Schwab store on U.S. another youth soccer camp this gives up a week of their summer affi liated group want to put those cute to watch,” she said. “No Highway 95 in Homedale. year. to help the younger kids in their young bowlers on the road. one sits on the bench. Everybody For more information on the Trojans boys coach David community. That is admirable.” The youth bowling association participates.” auction, including donating Correa and girls coach Lesa and the Homedale men’s bowling Other Homedale association items for bid or donating to the Folwell will conduct the camp WOU volleyball camp association will hold a benefit youth bowlers competed for association’s travel fund, call from June 12 to June 15 at Thursday is the final day to auction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. scholarships during the Young Burns at (208) 573-4371 or (208) Homedale Elementary School. register and avoid a late fee for June 17 to raise money for a travel American Bowling Alliance 337-3785. More information The workouts are open to boys the July 11-13 Western Oregon fund for the youth bowlers. (YABA) state tournament at on the car washes or donating and girls ages 5-10. There is a University Volleyball Camp at Donations are being sought Orchard Lanes in Pocatello. to Cassity’s travel fund can be suggested donation of $5, and Homedale High School. for the auction, which will take Competitors at the state obtained by calling Burns or other donations will be accepted. After Thursday, a $10 late fee place in the banquet room of the tournament included Cassity, Lorne and Kathleen Cassity at The camp will be assessed. Owyhee Restaurant at 18 W. First Adley and Anthony Cassity, and (208) 455-1090. hours will be The camp will be conducted by St. in Homedale as well as in the Homedale’s Greg Kushlan. The — JB 6 p.m. to 7:30 WOU coach Joe Houck. alley behind the business. team fi nished third in handicap p.m. A team camp will be held from Kelly Burns, whose parents division 3. For more 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The have owned the bowling center Other Homedale residents who information camp is open to no more than since 2001, is spearheading the competed in the Idaho State YABA Have on the camp, six teams of at least 10 players auction effort. She said a fund Tournament in Pocatello included call Correa each. Returning varsity and junior will be established to help youth Coy Gardner, Eugene Folger, at (208) 250- varsity players are eligible to bowlers with travel expenses Carissa Gardner, Monica Gonzalez, a news tip? during their season, which Kristen Perkins, Stephanie Gomez, 1839. attend, and registration is $75 per Call us! As was the player through Thursday. typically runs from September Jonnie Burns, Alec Egurolla, case a year David Correa An All-Skills Session will be through April. Donald Burns, Alan Kennedy and ago, Homedale High School held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each The first order of business Thomas Burns. 337-4681 soccer players will assist with day July 11-13 at the high school. once the fund is established is At least two car washes are the camp. This camp is open to all ages and sending Homedale association being held to raise money solely “We had such a great time last all skill levels and will include youth bowler Wes Cassity to Fort year that we decided to do it again instruction in beginning and Lauderdale, Fla., to compete in this year,” Correa said. “Last year, advanced techniques. Cost for the the Pepsi USBC Youth Bowling we had close to 100 participants 9-hour camp is $60 per athlete, Championships. Cassity, who from Homedale. We hope we again, through Thursday. lives in Greenleaf and attends Thank can increase the attendance this A package deal combining both Vallivue High School but bowls at year.” the team camp and the skills camp Owyhee Lanes, earned a trip to the All participants must bring a is available for $100 per athlete July 16-20 national tournament water bottle and are encouraged to through Thursday. after winning his division at the you! bring shin guards and a soccer ball The camp is being hosted by Idaho State Pepsi Tournament in labeled with their names. The ball Trojans coaches Maleta Henry Pocatello on May 6-7. and shin guards aren’t necessary (varsity), Jamie Freelove (JV) and Cassity was one of two to participate, though, according Toni Brinegar (freshman). Homedale association bowlers to to Correa. Houck, who has won five win tournament championships. I would like to take this opportunity to say Campers will have the college titles in either the NCAA The championships carried $500 thank you to the many people who opportunity to work and develop or NAIA and four high school scholarships. Cassity also earned supported me in the primary election. basic soccer skills by taking part state championship in the Portland a $500 scholarship at the Pepsi in fun-filled games, drills and area, will bring regional college state tournament, and he has a I look forward to continuing to serve the great activities, the coach said. coaches and former All-American shot at a $2,000 scholarship at the “As a coach, it is a priceless players for instruction. nationals in July. people of Owyhee County. sight seeing your team working For more information on the According to Bowl.com — the together, sharing their knowledge camp, call Henry at (208) 337- Web site for the USBC — bowlers Brenda Richards and love for the game with all these 4613 or (208) 250-3996 or e-mail ages 3 to 21 can compete in young players,” Correa said. her at mhenry@homedaleschools. tournaments and earn college Owyhee County Treasurer “We are fortunate to have on org. scholarships, which accumulate Paid for by Brenda Richards Page 18 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 High School Graduation 2006

Marsing High School Above: MJ Usabel is overcome with emotion after receiving her diploma Thursday night in a ceremony inside the gymnasium. Below: Members of Marsing’s Class of 2006 fl ip their tassels to symbolize their exit from high school. Larry Gebert, a meteorologist for KTVB Channel 7 gave commencement address. Homedale High School Above: Homedale’s Wade Hyer, Jessica Hansen, Andrew Davey and Jennifer George stop for a photo moments before they receive their diploma as graduates of the Class of 2006 on Saturday. Left: Graduating senior Shaunna Vaughan takes a brief moment to smell a rose before graduation exercises at Homedale High School. Photos by Gregg Garrett

PREP SCOREBOARD Home Visitor Dave $ays Rimrock Raiders baseball Softball Final 2A/1A Oregon state tournament 14 O Batting G AB H 2B 3B HR R RBI SB Avg. (Single elimination) Aquiso 18 55 21 6 2 1 19 14 1 .382 Wednesday Dylan Meyers 18 45 19 8 2 0 24 7 1 .422 Regis 6, Adrian 1. Adrian ends season 8IBUT

A. Hofer 18 53 17 6 1 0 10 19 0 .321 18-9 Thomas 10 31 9 1 0 0 9 1 0 .290 Clatskanie 1, Union/Cove 0. Union/ UIF
TDPSF Welsh 17 30 8 0 0 0 10 1 0 .267 Cove ends season at 19-4 Draper 17 47 13 1 0 1 18 9 0 .277 Glendale 4, Dayton 3 (8) Hipwell 10 27 7 0 0 1 6 8 0 .259 Kennedy 3, Pilot Rock 0 The Avalanche wants N. Hofer 10 22 5 2 0 0 4 3 0 .227 Willamina 10, Gold Beach 2 How much should I save for retirement? Araujo 15 28 7 0 1 0 4 0 0 t.250 Vernonia 5, Culver 0 to promote news of When sho

? Derrick Meyers 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 .250 Waldport 2, Bonanza 1 Owyhee County’s Malicoat 4 9 2 1 0 0 6 5 0 .222 Thursday oan

uld I b Snyder 18 29 5 1 0 0 13 4 0 .172 Harrisburg 12, Glide 3 sports teams. Call Ontiveros 17 32 4 1 0 0 9 5 0 .125 Friday

uy l Bol 8 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .000 Waldport 11, Regis 7 to find out how to get signing a l co- ife Devin Meyers 8 14 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .000 Willamina 4, Vernonia 1 your scores in insuran Black 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Kennedy 6, Glendale 4 ? Chandler 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Clatskanie 9, Harrisburg 2 What’s a Roth IRA? the newspaper. ce Totals 18 444 118 27 6 3 135 77 2 .265 Tuesday What about ? Semifi nal — Clatskanie at Kennedy Is a credit card for my kid a good idea? Pitching G GS W L IP H R ER BB SO ERA Semifi nal — Waldport at Willamina Dave’s got the answers A. Hofer 11 9 5 3 34 2/3 35 39 7 33 51 1.41 (208) 337-4681 Aquiso 11 7 3 5 36 2/3 45 62 7 38 43 1.34 Saturday to financial riddles Dev. Meyers 6 0 0 0 17 1/3 10 11 0 11 12 0.00 Championship each week in the Draper 8 2 1 1 20 1/3 17 26 0 26 18 0.00 (at Oregon State University in Dylan Meyers 1 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 3 0 0.00 Corvallis) Totals 18 18 9 9 110 108 142 14 111 124 N/A Clatskanie-Kennedy winner vs. Note — Earned runs and Earned Run Average incomplete Waldport-Willamina winner Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 19 THE BUSINESS DIREC TO RY CERTIFIED LOCKSMITH ELECTRICIAN CARPETSAND CARE & GRAVEL & JANI- GUTTERS CONCRETE HARVEY'S H&H ELECTRIC ROCK SOLID AUTO PARTS Serving Owyhee Owyhee Sand, CONSTRUCTION Gravel & Concrete concrete LOCKSMITH & TOWING County for 25 years 337-5057 walks, driveways, patios KEYS MADE • LOCKS REPAIRED 573-2341•573-2343•573-2339 staining & sealing HOMEDALE, IDAHO epoxy garage floors EMERGENCY OPENINGS Jeff Haylett ALL TYPES OF ROCK & DIRT STATE CERTIFIED DRAIN ROCK variety of colors available 211 MAIN ST. 337-4881 FREE ESTIMATES ON ROADS & DRIVEWAYS 25 years experience MARSING, ID • 896-4643 Chuck, Ray & Bill Maxwell 866-9655 CARPENTRY HEATING & COOLING LANDSCAPING SPORTING CLAYS CONSTRUCTION I HAVE JUST MOVED MY BAR BUSINESS TO WILDER. 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Chris Covey — Northwest and Marsing high schools and the Promise scholarship Arizona State Dean’s scholarship, Andre VanDerhoff — Idaho Nazarene University Leadership scholarships they received: Hailey Hall — College of University of Idaho Leadership Promise scholarship, Idaho State scholarship, Northwest Nazarene Southern Idaho Presidential scholarship, University of Utah University matching scholarship University Track scholarship Homedale High School scholarship and Idaho Promise Academic Tuition scholarship, and James and Trixie Miller and Idaho Promise-NNU match Karina Aguilera — Idaho scholarship University of Utah Heritage scholarship. scholarship. Promise Scholarship, Idaho State Jessica Hansen — University of Commons scholarship, Idaho Shaunna Vaughan — James and Trent Lootens — Idaho Promise University matching scholarship, Idaho Achievement scholarship, Promise scholarship, Albertson Trixie Miller scholarship scholarship. Lewis-Clark State College College Idaho Academic scholarship, College of Idaho Presidential Magdalena Vega — Idaho Mollee Nielsen — Idaho Promise Assistance Migrant Program Idaho Promise scholarship, Idaho scholarship, Albertson College Promise scholarship, Idaho State scholarship, National Honor scholarship and Albertson State University scholarship, of Idaho Walt and AK Lienhart University matching scholarship Society scholarship, National College of Idaho Hispanic Youth Caldwell Night Rodeo scholarship, Minnick scholarship, Albertson and Lewis-Clark State College Honor Society scholarship and Symposium scholarship P.E.O. Chapter F scholarship and College of Idaho Ambassador College Assistance Migrant Student Council scholarship. Faith Brasher — Julie Badiola DEKALB Agri Accomplishment Council scholarship and Gonzaga Program scholarship. Mary Jo Usabel — Multicultural scholarship, Paul’s Market Scholarship. University Funded scholarships, Patrick Vega — Idaho Promise Award scholarship, Northwest scholarship and Homedale High Rene Hurtado — Lewis-Clark four years scholarship, Idaho Academic Nazarene University Academic School Rodeo Club scholarship State College College Assistance Jessica Mooney — Oddfellows/ scholarship, University of Idaho scholarship, Northwest Nazarene Kyle Carson — Homedale Migrant Program scholarship Rebekkah Lodge scholarship, Achievement scholarship, George University Athletic scholarship, Lion’s Club Ian Lootens — Idaho Promise Frank Matteson scholarship, Boise Murray scholarship and Frank HBA scholarship, Wordsworth Andrew Davey — University of scholarship, Idaho Academic State Benefactor scholarship and Haylett Memorial scholarship. Business scholarship, Idaho Idaho Leadership scholarship and scholarship, University of Idaho Idaho Promise scholarship. Promise, NNU Match scholarship, Idaho Promise scholarship Achievement scholarship and Garrett Sweet — West Valley Marsing High School Agricultural Economics Faculty Samuel Ensley — College Silver City Masonic Lodge Medical Center Auxilliary Lowell Anderson — CEA scholarship, Don A. Marshall of Southern Idaho Presidential scholarship. scholarship, Idaho Promise (COSSA) scholarship scholarship, University of Idaho scholarship and Idaho Promise Zachary Lootens — Idaho scholarship, Idaho State Samantha Brown — Tiffin Achievement scholarship, scholarship Academic scholarship, Idaho University Matching scholarship Dean’s List scholarship, Idaho Lightfoot Foundation scholarship, Hailee Garrett — College Promise scholarship and Farmers and Dr. George and Lenora Wolff Promise, Idaho State University Western Idaho Fair scholarship, of Southern Idaho Presidential and Merchants State Bank scholarship. Match scholarship, Kassika Idaho Irrigation Equipment scholarship, Idaho Promise scholarship. Kelly Uilkema — Geroge scholarship, Idaho State University Association scholarship, Scholarship and Caldwell Night Kalon Lord — College of Murray scholarship. Choice scholarship, Caldwell Caldwell Board of Realtors Rodeo scholarship Southern Idaho Presidential Michelle Uria — College of Health Occupations scholarship scholarship, Ted K. Blackstock Jennifer George — University of scholarship, Idaho Promise Southern Idaho Presidential and Patricia scholarship. scholarship, River Bend Ladies Portland Presidential scholarship, scholarship and Owyhee County scholarship, Idaho Promise Breeana Chadez — Senior Golf Association scholarship, University of San Diego Trustee Rodeo Board scholarship. scholarship, College of Southern Thomas Welder scholarship, Paul’s Market scholarship and scholarship, National Navy Stuart Miyasako — Idaho State Idaho Lauterbach scholarship, Idaho Promise scholarship Treasure Valley FFA/KSRV ROTC scholarship and Boise University Freshman scholarship, Homedale Lions Club scholarship and University of Idaho track scholarship. Auction nets nearly $40,000 for R-CALF USA

The third annual R-CALF spoke to the crowd after dinner. strong. their fair share of the domestic Association; Skook Gorrell; John USA calf auction and dinner McDonnell recapped the events However, in addition to market. Other cattle organizations and Sherry Anderson; Lequerica held recently at Treasure Valley that brought R-CALF USA into imported cattle already being oppose R-CALF’s plan calling Brothers; Branch Keyhole Ranch; Livestock Auction in Caldwell existence, starting in 1998 with added to our domestic production, for mandatory Country-of-Origin Jerry and Linda Miller; Grenke generated more than $38,500 the filing of one of the largest packers are also importing near- Labeling, enforcement of the Brothers; Fred J and Kristie for Ranchers-Cattlemen Action trade cases in history against record volumes of cheaper foreign Packers and Stockyards Act to Eiguren; Steve Russell; Dave Legal Fund United Stockgrowers Canada and Mexico. He said it cattle and beef and selling them prevent packer manipulation of Hack Chaps; Tim Thibert Design; of America (R-CALF USA) became clear then that the U.S. at a premium in the U.S. market. markets and keeping our import Beck’s Spray Service; and Oregon Livestock Producer cattle producer had lost their voice This is detrimental to the U.S. health and safety standards high Easterday Transportation; Association. within the industry and that was producer because it effectively to protect the U.S. herd. That’s Sale Trucking; Energy Feeds; “The event draws ranchers the beginning of R-CALF USA. displaces and replaces domestic why producers show up to support Shannon’s Tire; PM Welding; from Idaho and Oregon, and “Leo said that organizations production. It is the combination R-CALF,” Eiguren said. Grizzly Sports; Schlofman although, the crowd was smaller cannot become ‘Golden Cow of cheaper imported cattle and Immediately after Tractor; Farm & City Animal than usual, producers dug deep Groups’ that are placed before cheaper imported beef leveraged McDonnell’s speech, a live Supply; Canyon Honda; Echanis in their pockets to support the family, spiritual beliefs, your with their growing numbers of auction began, featuring Western Distributing; Matteson’s and organization that is supporting business, community and captive supply cattle that give the items such as chaps, western Owyhee Auto; Ernest McNeil; them,” said Bill Davison, co-owner country,” said Bill Lowry, of packers control over the price of prints and decor, mecates, quilts, Paul’s Market; Pipeco; Pruett’s of Treasure Valley Livestock. Jordan Valley. domestic cattle. jewelry, and a bridle. To make Tire; LU Ranch, located in Jordan “We’ll always remember and “After listening to Leo, there things exciting, Steve Russell Three Rivers Insurance; Valley, donated the rollover calf appreciate hearing that from a is no doubt that we have a lot to of Harper, Ore., donated a horse, Nampa Livestock Auction; Tim for the auction, which generated leader of R-CALF, and that is one thank R-CALF for,” said Elaine and grandparents engaged in and Michelle Freeman; A TO Z $10,060. Other livestock donated more way R-CALF is working for Smith, of Prairie City, Ore. “R- lively competition over chaps Ranch; Andre Ranches; Cliff and by Lequerica Brothers, Jordan the best interests of the U.S. cattle CALF put together the largest made to fit children from 6 Bertha Gardner; Frank and Cindy Valley, Richard Eiguren, Jordan producer.” lobby group in history to pass months to 6 years. It was a Bachman; Gillette Livestock; Valley, Branch Keyhole Ranch, McDonnell went on to point Country-of-Origin Labeling fine example of how healthy Gordon and Rose King; Mike Midvale, Jerry Miller, Crane, Ore., out one of the great fallacies (COOL) so that we could have our competition can affect markets. and Linda Bentz; Isabel Eiguren; Grenke Brothers, Jordan Valley, in the industry today: The U.S. beef identifi ed to the consumer Contributors included: LU Greenough Cattle Co.; D&B- and Fred J Eiguren, Jordan Valley, cattle industry is under-producing in the marketplace, and Congress Ranch-Bill and Nita Lowry/Tim Ontario, Ore.; Janice Thurman; added $4,785 to the contributions, for the U.S. market by 3 billion hasn’t honored the law to date. and Rosemary Lowry; Mike and R.C. Bean Saddlery; Banner bringing the total from livestock pounds, the equivalent of 3.9 Producers countrywide need to Elaine Smith, Emmett Valley Bank; Andrea Burch; Betty donations to $14,630. Treasure million cattle. unite to pressure Congress to get Livestock; VM Diamond Ranch; Collins; Sabino de la Concepcion Valley Livestock added one-half Even though imported live the law implemented.” Gazelle Land & Timber; Bell and Bennie Goitiandia; Rick and of its commission for all cattle cattle (numbering 1.8 million “All producers here today are A Grazing Coop; Old West Diana Camara. sold that day, including cattle in in 2005) are counted as U.S. very appreciative of the fact that Credit Union; Joyce Capital; its regular sale. production, in 2005 the U.S. Treasure Valley Livestock holds Richard and Margene Eiguren; “We can see that R-CALF is produced only 24.9 billion these fund-raisers, not only for Intermountain Community Bank; working to keep markets open pounds of beef while domestic the benefi t of R-CALF, but for Davison Ranches; George and Have a and competitive, and that will consumption was 27.9 billion the U.S. cattle industry,” said Donna Bennett; benefi t everyone in the business,” pounds. The wide gap between Margene Eiguren, organizer of Gene and Dean Strange; Jimmy news tip? said Ron Davison, co-owner of domestic production and domestic the event. and Sarah Thomas; John Deponte; Call us! the yard. consumption suggests domestic “R-CALF is the only cattle Weeks Trucking; Oregon Trail R-CALF USA co-founder and cattle supplies are short and cattle organization that has a plan in Livestock Supply; Treasure 337-4681 former president Leo McDonnell prices should be exceptionally place for U.S. producers to regain Valley Livestock; Idaho Saler Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 21 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

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May 31, 1956 May 26, 1866 quartz to a great extent must come over the road, and it is much better to have it declared public and public labor and National Guard ready for camp “OWYHEE” AGAIN. Some months ago we gave an funds keep it in good repair. Should this not be done before Homedale’s Army National Guard unit will be in the account of what was supposed to be the origin of the the next Session of the Legislature, we reasonably expect fi rst group to move into Gowen Field at Boise for 15 days name “Owyhee” — that it was given to the River by some some enterprising individual, in conjunction with one or of summer maneuvers, Maj. Gen. John E. Walsh, Idaho Kanuakas in the employ of the Hudson’s Bay Company, more shrewd Solons, to secure a franchise to “construct Adjutant General, said today. etc., etc. But subsequently, J. M. Kirkpatrick, Esq., who had and maintain a toll-road” over it. Nothing more certain Walsh pointed out that members of the 615th transportation prospected the Upper Owyhee country in 1864, gave us a in the future. company would join more than 3,000 guardsmen for different version of the matter; said he had been informed intensifi ed training during the fi rst week of June. Training by some Indians up there that the word meant “walled ROADS in every direction are being put in repair and will get under way June 2. river” in the Indian language: or rather, that the northeast new pieces made. The road on the west side of Jordan A greater emphasis will be placed on recruit training or main fork was named “Owyhee,” and the southwest, between Ruby and Silver is being widened, ditched and is this year because of the large increase in the strength Umm-wyhee (“valley river”) which names convey accurate being made excellent. On the east side, the N.Y. & O. Co. of the Idaho Army National Guard, the general said. ideas of the natural characteristics of the objects of which have as smooth and well graded road as can be made by The Guard has gained more than 1,000 men since last they were applied. In the matter of names — a matter anybody or anywhere. The bridge across Long Gulch in summer. of more importance than is generally supposed — the Silver only needs the plank to have it fi nished. The streets “The new trainees will be instructed in basic fundamentals Aborigines exhibit a sort of sense worthy of imitation by of both burgs are being renovated, but considerable room designed to make each a better guardsman and to aid him the whites everywhere. Had the post offi ce at this place remains for more improvements in this particular. in better performing his duties as a member of a guard been called Owyhee and a few less cities gotten up on unit,” Walsh said. Jordan Creek and named similarly to post offi ce towns INTERESTING – the letter of E. B. Crocker to J. L. elsewhere they would be no confusion of letters heard of. Browne, to be found in this issue; not because of its Petrifi ed wood found in gravel pit on ION Highway The simple name Owyhee is address suffi cient to hiring wells of news, but because the author is the Attorney Considerable petrifi ed wood has been found by men a letter from anywhere on this coast — and many other of the Central Pacifi c R. R. Co., and greenhorns would operating a gravel crusher on the ION highway according points. Notwithstanding “Kirk’s” version appeared to suppose he possesses views equal in scope at least to to C. L. Varian, district engineer for the Idaho department knock our account into “pi” we wouldn’t give up just yet, so a vendor of peanuts. For a man in his position to write of highways. we dropped a note to the editor of the Pacifi c Commercial such a narrow contracted epistle is small business. A Sixteen men are employed by Quinn Brother and Robbins, Advertiser, (Mr. Henry M. Whitney) at Honolulu requesting more thorough vein of zealously and selfi shness probably contractor, at the crusher located at the place known as state his opinion of the subject. If the following extract from never emanated from the pen of a toll road man, to say stockpile No. 132. The crusher is working two 9 hour shifts his answer does not settle the matter, it will at least throw nothing of a man engaged in constructing a Continental producing 3/8 in. covercoat material which will be used later it back on the Kanuakas and Indians and then, for all we railway, which depends upon the interior settlements for for sealing sections of the ION highway. care, may the devil get the whole of them: success as well as upon the country at large. He wished the The contractor has to reject considerable sand in this I have always supposed that the name of your settlement road to secure the trade of Idaho, yet ignores and denies crushing process so the state has provided in the contract was derived from the fact that several Sandwich Islanders, its richness and justices metropolitan sheets in keeping that the sand be stockpiled for future sanding of icy in the employ of the H. B. Co., located on the river of the truth from the people. The Union, Bulletin and Alla highways. the name and for the want of some more appropriate profess to give correct news from all parts of the world About 15 men are employed by Contractor A. D. Stanley name, it was called after them, or more likely called so – and Idaho is believed to be a part thereof. This great man on a similar crusher operation between Wilder and Huston by them; and when foreigners came in and settled, they prefers their course – even would have them ignore the at stockpile No. 135. Two 8 hour shifts are operating, continued the nomenclature, giving it the English mode existence of good mines in Nevada which pour $400,000 producing 3/8 in. covercoat material for sealing and of spelling. Owhyhee or Owyhee (for they are both alike weekly into California. He’s afraid of the Chico and Red stockpiling sand as a by-product to be used for sanding or synonymous) is the native name of the largest island in Bluff wagon roads – isn’t willing to see them prosper. highways during the winter. this group, as given by Capt. Jas. Cook, and subsequently This wonderful man is enabled to see one narrow strip of retained by English authorities. The native Government and country from Sacramento via their road, Truckee River Homedale tops Wilder 12-9 in practice tilt Friday; laws do not recognize that orthography and spell it Hawaii and probably Humboldt. He speaks of the California to play Nampa June 1 – the sound of the two words being almost the same; but mines as surpassing those of Idaho now and forever. He The Homedale Hotshots won a 12-9 practice game Capt. Cook spelled it evidently according to some private talks of building the road into a county which he would from Wilder’s entry in the Border league Friday night as rules of orthography which he had laid down. You asked fain have Californians avoid; of its value, he wants them acting manager John Shanley and a squad of nine players the meaning of the word. Hawaii in our vernacular is a kept in ignorance. He is no doubt one of the men who appeared for action. verb meaning to generate steam, as by pouring water on would rejoice at the destruction of San Francisco by an The team consisted of Ralph Dine, catcher; Ralph to hot stoves. It evidently refers to the volcanic origin of earthquake, if Sacramento didn’t go off with a fl ood at Lineberger, pitcher; Donnie Kushlan, 1b; David Kushlan, the Island and the constant appearance of steam or vapor the same time. No sane man denies or attempts to conceal 2b; Johnny Krzesnik, ss; Clyde Hill, 3b; Carl Hays, lf; from the craters. The second I in the word now used is California’s richness and attractiveness but is freely Robin Hays, cf, and Billy Phillips, rf. probably added for emphasis. acknowledged by all everywhere. It is as well established Despite the high score, the team looked good for a After all the pros and cons are brought forward I think as that of any state in the Union. We presume, however, young ball club, Shanley said. Ralph Lineberger had a you will fi nd that the river Owyhee derived its name that the hardy prospectors, miners and agriculturalists 12-1 lead for fi ve innings. Krzesnik fi nished the game on from the Kanuakas who were employed as boatmen or of that state know it full as well as E. B. Crocker. If his the mound. messengers on it, and that they named it so, or Hawaii in comparative statements are correct, all the “glowing Both Homedale and Wilder will play Nampa in a honor of their native country. accounts” he wishes suppressed might be safely published, doubleheader Friday night. We will incline to the after opinion until something else for he must know that laboring men will not leave a place turns up to the country more convincing than yet developed. “that out strips all your Owyhee and Idaho mines.” This Homedale locals The distinct feature of the river is its volcanic surrounding well informed (?) Crocker speaks of the Idaho mines with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stutheit and Mr. and Mrs. Mac — suffi ciently so as to remind a Kanuaka or any other man such positive knowing that contradiction seems useless. McGuire left last week to visit relatives at Portland, Ore. of the crater walls of Hawaii alone. Aside from that the For a man who never set foot in Idaho, he’s remarkably Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cahill entertained with a pinochle coincidence arising in the naming of the respective places well posted on her mines. We respectfully suggest that he party Saturday night at their home. Two tables of cards by the English is suggestive of the truth of our version. The deliver a series of lectures on the poverty of Idaho mines; were played. Joe Buck won low and Robert Fisher high. word Owyhee consists of a combination of sounds unlike or, if he can’t lecture, that he write a book. The Sacramento Steven Cahill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cahill, left any word found in the language of any tribe of American Union might employ him as a traveling correspondent for last week with Mrs. Jack Frye for Portchicago, Calif. Indians — as far as we can learn. Walled River is very Idaho and let him travel from Crocker’s offi ce to the Union Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Carson and son Tommy, Jordan applicable to the Owyhee but the Snakes or Bannocks must offi ce. He’s probably gifted with such powerful abilities Valley, Ore., visited the O. T. Carson home Friday. have some other vocal twitch to render it Indian than the that he can write just as truly of anything without as with Kelly Carson, daughter of Jim Carson, attended the one supposed by our friend “Kirk” or else the mingling of seeing it. However, reader, peruse his letter, and if you birthday party for Brenda Carson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. tongues is past fi nding out. So we leave it. don’t believe him to be a man of broad views and great John R. Carson on her 5th birthday Saturday. wisdom, you and us a-g-r-ee. That’s all. COUNTY ROADS. The more of these the better for the Sharon Tidwell, Grand View, Wash., arrived Saturday county. Bloom and others have petitioned the Board of NEWS. Col. Webb of the Silver City Book store keeps and returned with her mother, Mrs. Geraldine Tidwell. County Commissioners to declare the road from Silver to the latest eastern and California papers: magazines and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matteson visited at the home of Mr. the “Rogers River Sawmill” a public highway. This should scientifi c publication. He has for sale, the Congressional and Mrs. Red Stone in Caldwell Sunday. be done and the road improved. Wood, timber, lumber and Globe, of this Session, compete to date. Page 22 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Commentary

Baxter Black, DVM Wayne Cornell Not important ... On the but possibly of interest edge of The Indian Crick Gang, part two common Continued from last week The best thing about the celebration was that it brought a One reason Jerry was the leader of the Indian Crick lot of seventh-grade girls to town after dark — girls who Gang was he had tree house. It was the gathering place normally were home under the watchful eyes of their and the jump-off point for many of our activities. The parents at that time of night. sense structure was a classic example of what an imaginative To most seventh-grade boys, girls were a real mystery. adolescent could accomplish in the days before kids Something had happened to a lot of the female members became hypnotized by television and video games. of our class during the previous summer vacation. When New Orleans The tree house was suspended about 10 feet above the school started again, they were different. We sensed that it ground, between the branches of a black locust tree. It was no longer was appropriate to greet girls by punching them Laissez Faire — Live and let live, let the good times roll. built from lumber odds and ends Jerry scrounged around on their shoulders. Levees, let’s roll, run for your life, life ain’t fair. Basin Street town. The project left several isolated sheds and barns with When the homecoming bonfi re died down, a small group Blues, jambalaya, Mississippi mud, ya know what it means gaps in their exterior sheathing. of boys and girls, cut through the vacant lot between the to cry, New Orleans. Katrina took back the swamp. Entry to the tree house was through a trapdoor in the football fi eld and the street where Jerry lived. The girls said fl oor. There was enough room inside for a half-dozen they wanted to see the famous tree house. Unfortunately, I went to see if I could help. I found out I was one of small- to medium-sized adolescents — as long as they there was one more boys than girls. I ended up on the roof many, many thousands to come. Unless you were in the didn’t mind scrunching up a bit. on lookout, while my buddies experimented with “making Tsunami, lived through Vesuvius or stowed away on The tree house provided protection from the elements and out” in the room below. Noah’s Ark, it is hard to picture the loss. from human enemies (older teens). The interior was small Jerry’s tree house became a community landmark of Room after room, house after house, block after block, enough that a couple of candles kept the place relatively sorts. But some adults saw it as an eyesore, not to mention mile after mile, parish after parish, abandoned homes. Vast warm even when the outside temperature dropped to near a hangout for undesirables. Concerned citizens started shopping centers with colorful signs; KFC, Payless Shoes, freezing. There were viewing ports in the walls that could demanding that it be dismantled. Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, bright against a pretty be closed to prevent the entry of rocks thrown by the The tree house controversy was resolved one evening blue sky; but no cars in the parking lot, no shoppers, no aforementioned older boys. If one of the occupants sat on when the siren on the fi re station started wailing. The noise. It is an eerie sci-fi movie where the people have all the trapdoor in the fl oor, it was virtually impossible for volunteers rushed to the station, jumped on the truck and disappeared. anyone to push it open from below. Another trapdoor in headed for the reported address of the fi re. When they Square miles of residential areas with not a single livable the ceiling led to a lookout post on the roof. Jerry limited arrived, they found Jerry’s famous tree house engulfed home. FEMA trailers, 7x30, white, one door, hooked up access to the tree house (the trapdoor could be padlocked in fl ames. Curiously, nobody tried very hard to put out to electricity, parked in driveways or yards; homeowners when he wasn’t around). And he was pretty choosy about the fi re. trying to re-stake their claim, “Everybody’s broke and who he let in. But sometimes he made exceptions. That was the end of the tree house. Some citizens claimed fi ghting with insurance.” But the huge majority of houses When the members of our group entered the seventh it just showed what could happen when irresponsible kids stand alone, full of each families’ destroyed memories. grade, we became eligible to participate in the annual rally were allowed to play with matches. We always were Houses whose owners requested that they be mucked out the night before the high school homecoming football suspicious that Jerry’s tree house was the victim of adult are fronted by a mountain of digested regurgitated contents game. The event included a snake dance through the middle vigilante justice. 6 feet high, fi lling the yard to the curb. of town led by the cheerleaders, followed by a bonfi re. — More on Jerry and the Indian Crick Gang next week Imagine a fl ood of muddy water fi lling your house to the ceiling in 30 minutes; then draining out over a matter of weeks. Six months later, someone like me on a mucking-gutting crew goes in, and with dollies and shovels and crowbars and gloves removes your disabled couch, TV, linen closet, pots and pans from under the sink, From Washington bathroom toiletries, scrapbooks, chest of drawers, closed doors, hardwood fl oors, rugs, nativity scenes, Monopoly set, dishes, pictures off the wall, door and window trim, baseboard, children’s books and attic treasures. The Big picture is key in salmon debate drywall and paneling is bashed in and removed. The house fi nally stands naked to the studs. It is ready for inspection by Sen. Larry Craig been doing for the past fi ve years out there. and it’s verdict: rebuild or destroy. Where are the salmon? What is happening? Until late I’ve been criticized recently by some for what they It is no small emotional undertaking to muck out a house. April, when spring Chinook began to arrive at perceive as a lack of support for, or an The work is so arduous and foul, even with protective Bonneville Dam, many people throughout the opposition to, science in the salmon debate. clothing and mask, one must concentrate. This allows the Northwest — environmentalists, biologists, Nothing can be further from the truth. The wielder of the sledgehammer to push back the tangle of sportsmen, tribal members and even critics ignore the fact that I have repeatedly heart and mind confl icts that beset you. Then you reach newspapermen — were asking this question. spoken about the need for research to address under a bed and pull out a soggy doll. I worked with a faith- But within the last weeks, spring Chinook the salmon’s time in the ocean, this “black based group. Our leaders emphasized that precious items have begun the journey to the spawning box,” about which we know the least. should be treated with sensitivity. It was not uncommon to grounds of the Columbia River. By comparison, we know a lot about salmon see a framed, water-stained photograph or an embroidered On the fi rst of May, 2,602 spring Chinook in the Snake and Columbia rivers. wall hanging proclaiming “God Bless Our Home,” set passed through Bonneville Dam. While According to the Army Corps of Engineers, aside from the pile. lower than past years, the numbers increased adult fi sh ladders have been very successful The overall program is so immense, so unimaginable, more than 12,000 in just fi ve days. A delayed in allowing fi sh to swim past the dams, even just fi xing the levees won’t solve everybody’s problem. migration also happened last year. By Aug. though sea lions eat more and more each year. Estimates approaching 100,000 homes and businesses 31, more than 209,000 spring and summer Sen. Larry Craig In fact, adult salmon survival on a per-project have been damaged by wind and water. When I was there, Chinook salmon were counted at Bonneville basis is about 98 percent of listed salmon and the group I was with (HilltopRescue.org) had mucked out Dam, close to the 10-year average. However, just 75,485 steelhead that return through the dams. 1,800 homes in four months, one at a time. made it to Bonneville Dam by May 2005. Sometimes we Furthermore, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Infrastructure is still functioning spottily. Commerce forget that salmon don’t run on our schedule. They run on Administration (NOAA) Fisheries data indicates that in- is Third World, hope has not shown itself on the horizon. their own, so shifts in the migration shouldn’t be surprising river spring and summer Chinook survival has improved, The locals all asked one thing, “Please tell everyone what from time to time. Back in 1952, the peak of the spring so that it is now comparable to the 1960s — when there it is like. Don’t forget us.” run did not occur until May 27. were only four dams on the lower Columbia and Snake The lack of answers about the late run underscores rivers. Currently, 95 to 99 percent of juvenile salmon what I believe is the most important aspect of the salmon survive through the bypass and spill at many dams, and recovery debate in the Pacifi c Northwest — the ocean. turbine passage has survival rates of 85 to 95 percent. We don’t know why spring Chinook are returning so late Some say that dams must be removed to allow as many because we know virtually nothing about what they have –– continued on next page Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 23 Commentary

From William Pendley Perry Washington Summary Judgment

More to D.C. than American Indian denied civil rights just monuments On June 13, 1999, Thomas Lee Morris, aged 16, was issues raised by Morris, that is, his claim that the adoption driving his family’s vehicle, with his parent’s permission, by Congress of the Indian Civil Rights Act, which makes by Sen. Mike Crapo near their home in Ronan, Montana, on the Flathead all American Indians, regardless of tribal membership, When visiting Washington, D.C., the White House, Reservation, when he was stopped by a Ronan City Police subject to any tribal jurisdiction, violates the Constitution’s Washington Monument, Capitol, and the Lincoln and Department offi cer, allegedly for speeding. The offi cer equal protection and due process guarantees. Jefferson Memorials tend to be the main attractions to asked if he were a tribal member; Morris informed him Back in Montana, the federal district court asked the tourists. After spending considerable time here over the that he was a member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe United States, which had fi led a friend of the court brief past 14 years, I’ve learned about an entirely different of Leech Lake Reservation like his father. earlier, to join the lawsuit now as a party, which it did; Washington, one that includes these important monuments Although Morris, his father, and mother, who is a non- however, the United States argued, not in favor of the civil and memorials to our celebrated political and military Indian, have lived in Ronan for many years where his rights of Morris, but in favor of the jurisdiction over him history, but one that also caters to specifi c interests of father runs an upholstery business and his mother works by the Flathead Tribal Court. Then, the State of Montana many different people. at several jobs, including caring for fi ve children and jumped into the case with a friend of the court brief in The world’s most-visited museum, the Smithsonian four minor grandchildren, all of whom are tribal Indians, favor of the Flathead Tribal Court. National Air and Space Museum, recently opened an none of them are members of the tribes of the Flathead Morris’s attorney claimed that Congress had violated auxiliary arm next to Dulles Airport — a mammoth hangar Reservation. Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Peña, a landmark 1995 ruling housing a space shuttle, SR-71 Blackbird, Concorde, and the In fact, though all members of Morris’s family except in which the Supreme Court held that the Constitution’s Enola Gay, to name a few. Visitors can drive or take a shuttle his mother are American Indians, they do not qualify as equal protection guarantee applied to Congress. The from the Air and Space Museum on the National Mall. members in the Salish or Kootenai Tribes because they federal district, however, ruled that Adarand did not For military history buffs, once you’ve seen the four war have no Salish or Kootenai ancestors. Thus, they may not apply to American Indians because theirs was a political memorials on the Mall, it’s just a short Metro (subway) ride participate in the political life of the reservation tribes: they designation, not one based on race. In so ruling, the district across the Potomac River to Arlington National Cemetery may not vote in elections, hold offi ce, serve on juries, or court relied on a 1974 decision by the Supreme Court that where you can watch the changing of the guard at the Tomb help determine the laws, rules, or regulations that apply legal experts believe was overruled by Adarand. Plus, as of the Unknown Soldier. If you have a particular interest to them. Morris could attest, tribal membership, unlike membership in the Civil War, important battlefi elds are less than two Nonetheless, Morris was ordered to appear in the in other political entities, is based on blood quantum. The hours away: Bull Run/Manassas, Antietam, Gettysburg Flathead Reservation Tribal Court to answer a charge district court did have a solution for Morris; he could and Fredericksburg. of violating Tribal Code by speeding. Although non- escape Flathead Tribal Court jurisdiction by giving up From cherry blossoms in late March to brilliant fall Indians are not sent to Tribal Court but to Montana State membership in his father’s tribe. Instead, Morris appealed foliage, gardens and parks boast a beautiful variety of courts where the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the to the Ninth Circuit. fl owers, shrubs and trees. The U.S. Botanic Garden sits one Fourteenth Amendment apply, Morris does not have that After the Ninth Circuit ruled against him, Morris, earlier block west of the Capitol. Near the Washington Cathedral right. this year, asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case and National Zoo, you will fi nd Hillwood, home-turned- Therefore, at Tribal Court, Morris, with the aid of pro to decide whether its Adarand ruling and its bar against museum of the sole heiress to the C.W. Post fortune. The bono legal counsel, moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction unconstitutional acts by Congress applies to American zoo is picturesque, and kids will enjoy the newest addition and requested a jury trial, which was denied. Thereupon, Indians. Morris hopes the Supreme Court cares about to the Giant Panda family, Tai Shan, along with other Morris fi led a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the such matters. It is obvious that no one else does — not animals. There’s a fee to park, but admission is free. It is U.S. District Court for the District of Montana; that too, Congress, not the U.S. Department of Justice, and not the easily accessible from the Metro. was dismissed. State of Montana. History and horticulture meet in the plantation homes Remarkably, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth — William Perry Pendley is president and chief legal of two former Presidents, George Washington and Circuit reversed the Montana district court’s ruling and offi cer of the Colorado-based Mountain States Legal Thomas Jefferson. Mount Vernon, George Washington’s ordered that court to address the serious constitutional Foundation. home, is 15 miles south of downtown Washington, and Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, is located south near Charlottesville, Va. Both have magnifi cent houses and that will yield the greatest recovery. This information grounds and bear the marks of these great men and their can also help the region develop management actions to extraordinary lives. √ Craig improve salmon survival. Washington has many galleries, most notably the National juvenile salmon as possible to reach the ocean, but these One project addressing this lack of science is called Gallery of Art on the National Mall. Admission is free. The data suggest that is unnecessary. Pacific Ocean Shelf Tracing (POST), which helps to gallery houses more than 6,000 objects, many from the late Another thing we know about life in the river is that measure marine and in-river salmon survival. According middle ages to the present, from Europe and the United birds such as Caspian terns and cormorants are a major to noted researcher David Welch, this project installs a States. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is the cause of mortality in fi sh. Before management agencies network of acoustic receivers off the Pacifi c Northwest only museum in the world dedicated solely to recognizing implemented plans to reduce the impact of these birds, coast and at the mouth of the Columbia River Estuary to contributions of women to the arts. The National Building they were responsible for consuming 15 million salmonids track fi sh implanted with transmitters. Current tracking Museum explores construction, engineering, architecture, in 1999 alone. In 2005, that number was reduced to mechanisms stop at Bonneville Dam and don’t track design and urban planning. These are just a few of the many 3.6 million. Other predators, including the northern through the estuary or the ocean. Since we now know that galleries in Washington. pikeminnow, consume thousands more. Some agencies the greatest impact to salmon lies in the ocean, the key is For those interested in the performing arts, the Kennedy actually pay people to catch these predators and thus to examine the entire lifecycle, not just their trip through Center and the National Theatre host regular repertoires reduce salmon losses. the hydrosystem. of live theatre, dance and music. We have made great strides in learning more about We all have the same common goal — to bring the Washington is home to fi ve major professional sports salmon and doing more to help them when they are in the salmon back. Where people diverge is on the proposals. teams, including the NFL’s Redskins, baseball’s Nationals, rivers. We must continue to do that. But we need to better Some are reasonable. Some less so. We shouldn’t prescribe the NBA’s Wizards, the NHL’s Capitals, and Major League understand the big picture of the lifecycle of salmon. I’m drastic measures when we don’t even know what the No. 1 Soccer’s D.C. United. Depending on the time of year, you not alone in saying so. cause of salmon mortality is. So, let’s abandon the frenzied may be able to catch a game. Leading marine biologists at several Northwest rhetoric, come together, get serious and get a big picture As many say when they arrive in my Washington universities argue the region must understand ocean of what impacts the salmon. The questions are tough, but D.C. offi ce breathless after a day of hiking around the survival so we can understand which freshwater changes the answers are out there. Mall, there is too much to see in one or even a few days! help. Then we can focus our money and efforts on areas — Larry Craig is a Republican U.S. senator from Idaho. My offi ce offers tours of the Capitol Building and, with six months’ notice, my offi ce can submit requests for White House tours. A note on closures: the Smithsonian National Museum of American History will be closing for a two-year renovation after Labor Day 2006, and the The Owyhee Avalanche National Portrait Gallery is currently closed for a multi- year renovation. Owyhee County’s best source for local news!! — Mike Crapo is a Republican U.S. senator from Idaho. Page 24 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Public notices OWYHEE COUNTY Range 3 East along the common of the SE ¼ a distance of 463.5 satisfy the Amended Judgment to the successful bidder for any COMMISSIONERS boundary between Government feet; thence and Decree of Foreclosure as damages. MINUTES Lots 2 and 3 and thence south on West on a line parallel with the set out in said Order for Sale of Said sale will be made without MAY 15, 2006 the center section line of Section North boundary of the said NE Foreclosure to the highest bidder covenant or warranty regarding OWYHEE COUNTY 1 and into Section 12 and to other ¼ of the SE ¼ a distance of 188 therefore in lawful money. The title, possessions or encumbrances COURTHOUSE points not ascertained. A request feet; thence time period for redemption of the to satisfy the obligation secured MURPHY, IDAHO has been fi led with the Board of North on a line parallel with the above property is six (6) months by and pursuant to the power of Present were Commissioner’s Owyhee County Commissioners West boundary line of the said NE from the date of sale herein. sale conferred in the Deed of the Tolmie, Reynolds, and Salove, to determine the status of said ¼ of the SE ¼ a distance of 463.5 The Sheriff, by a Certifi cate of Trust executed by Kenneth S. Clerk Sherburn, Treasurer unnamed road. feet, more or less, to the North Sale, will transfer right, title and Burton, also known as Kenneth Richards, Assessor Endicott, The hearing will be held in boundary line of the said NE ¼ interest of the judgment debtor in Steven Burton, a married man Sheriff Aman, Prosecutor Faulks, the Magistrate Courtroom #2 in of the SE ¼; and to the property. The Sheriff as his sole and separate property, Fred Grant and Jim Desmond. the Owyhee County Courthouse, Thence East along the North will also give possession but as Grantor(s) with New Century The Board amended the agenda Murphy, Idaho. It will commence boundary line of said NE ¼ of does not guarantee clear title nor Mortgage Corporation as the to include the following items: at 10 AM on June 12, 2006 the SE ¼ a distance of 188 feet, continue possessory right to he Benefi ciary, under the Deed of BHS Grant and the Personal and will continue to completion more or less, to the POINT OF purchaser. Trust recorded March 2, 2005, Services Contract with Jim or be recessed if necessary. A BEGINNING. DATED This 26th day of May, as Instrument No. 251083, in the Desmond. hearing offi cer has been named And commonly known as 2006. records of Owyhee County, Idaho. The Board and Sheriff approved to conduct the hearing, the pre- Route One, Box 777, Marsing, GARY AMAN, OWYHEE The Beneficial interest of said the Law Enforcement contract hearing procedures and to assist Idaho, 83639. COUNTY SHERIFF Deed of Trust was subsequently with Idaho Power for CJ Strike the Board in post-hearing actions. Together with right, title and By: /s/Richard Fruend, Deputy assigned to US Bank National Dam in the amount of $58,000 Questions as to procedure should interest in the 1998 Goldenwest Sheriff Association, as Trustee, on behalf per year. be directed to the Hearing Offi cer manufactured home, Serial Lance E. Olsen/ ISB #7106 of the holders of Asset Backed The Board approved the sub as set forth below. Number GW0R23N20059AB Derrick J. O’Neill/ISB #4021 Pass-Through Certifi cates, Series grant application with Bureau of At the hearing, public testimony located in the real property Routh Crabtree Olsen, PS NC2005-HE4, recorded January Homeland Security. will be taken, so long as the described above, 225 North 9th St., Ste 800 24, 2006, as Instrument No. The Board presented the $1,000 testimony is relevant to the issues Defendants. Boise, ID 83701 254955, in the records of said IAC Scholarship to Shane Smith involved in the determination of Under and by virtue of an 208-489-3035 County. of Pleasant Valley. whether the road in question is a Order for Sale of Foreclosure Fax 208-331-1529 THE ABOVE GRANTORS The Board approved a one year private road, a private road and/or entered on May 11, 2006 and Attorneys for Plaintiff ARE NAMED TO COMPLY contract with Jim Desmond in the a public RS 2477 right of way. Writ of Execution issued on May 5/31;6/7,14,21/06 WITH SECTION 45- amount of $39,180. Issues related to the question of 9, 2006 out of and under the seal 1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO Southwest District Health whether the road is a public road of the above-entitled Court on an NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S REPRESENTATION IS MADE presented the budget for 2007 in are identifi ed in Chapter 2 of Title Amended Judgment and Decree SALE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, the amount of $49,716. The Board 40 of the Idaho Code. of Foreclosure recovered in said On September 19, 2006, at PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE approved the budget. If any person or organization Court in the above-entitled action the hour of 1:00 o’clock PM FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The Board took the following intends to be represented by on the 11th day of May, 2006, in of said day, at the steps of the The default for which this action on pending Indigent and counsel, notice of counsel’s name, favor of the above-named Plaintiff, Owyhee County Courthouse, sale is to be made is the failure Charity cases: address and telephone number I am commanded and required to State Highway 78, Murphy, ID, to pay the amount due under 06-21 the Board approved a should be provided to the Hearing proceed to notice for sale to sell JUST LAW, INC., as Successor the certain Promissory Note lien and denied, not medically Offi cer as soon as possible so that at public auction the real property Trustee, will sell at public auction and Deed of Trust, in the indigent. arrangements for scheduling pre- described in said Order of Sale of to the highest bidder, for cash, amounts called for thereunder 06-22 the Board approved hearing conferences regarding Foreclosure and Writ of Execution in lawful money of the United as follows: Monthly payments a lien and denied, incomplete procedures, marking documents and to apply the proceeds of such States, all payable at the time of in the amount of $3,618.55 for application. and pre-hearing briefs can be sale to the satisfaction of said sale, the following described real the months of October 2005 06-20 the Board approved with made. Notice of should be Amended Judgment and Decree of property, situated in the County through and including to date of reimbursement. provided to the Hearing Offi cer, Foreclosure with interest thereon of Owyhee, State of Idaho, and sale, together with late charges The Board approved a catering Fred Kelly Grant, by contacting and my fees and costs. described as follows to wit: and monthly payments accruing. permit for Homedale Days. Kay Kelly at 495-9851 Extension The property directed to be Lot 10, Block 1, Royal Vista The sum owing on the obligation The Board approved beer and 139, by facsimile to 495-2051 sold is situate in Owyhee County, Estates Subdivision, Owyhee secured by said Deed of Trust is wine licenses for the following: or by mail to Fred Kelly Grant, State of Idaho, and is described as County, Idaho, according to the $493,451.15 as principal, plus O’Henry’s, Jackson’s Food Stores, Hearing Offi cer, P. O. Box 128, follows, to-wit: offi cial plat recorded April 4, service charges, attorney’s fees, and Bruneau One Stop.\ Murphy, Idaho, prior to 5 PM on That part of NE1/4 of the SE1/4 2002 at Instrument No. 239203, costs of this foreclosure, any and The Board approved payment May 30, 2006. of Section 35, Township 2 North, records of said County. all funds expended by Benefi ciary of all outstanding bills to be paid Members of the public desiring Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, The Trustee has no knowledge to protect their security interest, from the following funds: to present testimony, without Owyhee County, Idaho, described of a more particular description and interest accruing at the rate of Current Expense $55,375, assistance of counsel, must as follows: of the above referenced real 7.950% from September 1, 2005, Road and Bridge $24,985, Bond notify the Hearing Offi cer as set BEGINNING at a point in the property, but for purposes of together with delinquent taxes $500, District Court $3,484, forth above, so that the notice of North boundary line of said NE compliance with Section 60-113 plus penalties and interest to the Fair Grounds & Bldg. $236, appearance will be received prior ¼ of the SE ¼ which point is Idaho Code, the Trustee has been date of sale. Probation $1,353, Historical to 5 PM June 5, 2006. Notice 376 feet East of the Northwest informed the address of 2664 The Benefi ciary elects to sell or Society $189, Indigent and of appearance shall identify the corner of said NE ¼ of the SE Royal Vista Dr., Homedale, cause the trust property to be sold Charity $10,341, Jr College person to testify, nature of the ¼; thence ID aka 2664 Royal Vista Dr., to satisfy said obligation. $450, Revaluation $1,783, Solid testimony to be provided and South on a line parallel with the Homedale, ID aka 2664 Royal Dated this 15th day of May, Waste $15,582, Tort $2,200, identifi cation of any documents West boundary line of said NE ¼ Vista Estates, Homedale, ID, 2006. Weed $8,452, 911 $895, Flood the person testifying will offer. of the SE ¼ a distance of 463.5 is sometimes associated with the Paula Peterson $20. 5/17,31/06 feet; thence said real property. Trust Offi ce for The Board moved to adopt West on a line parallel with the This Trustee’s Sale is subject Just Law, Inc. Resolution 06-16 Delaying North boundary of the said NE to a bankruptcy fi ling, a payoff, PO Box 50271 Payment of CUP Fees. NOTICE OF SALE a reinstatement or any other Idaho Falls, ID 83405 CASE NO. CV-05-5205M ¼ of the SE ¼ a distance of 188 The complete minutes can be feet; thence conditions of which the Trustee 208-523-9106 viewed in the Clerk’s offi ce IN THE DISTRICT COURT is not aware that would cause the Fax 208-523-9146 OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL North on a line parallel with the /s/Harold Tolmie, Chairman West boundary line of the said NE cancellation of this sale. Further, For information concerning Attest: /s/Charlotte Sherburn, DISTRICT OF THE if any of these conditions exist, this sale please contact Just Law, STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND ¼ of the SE ¼ a distance of 463.5 Clerk feet, more or less, to the North this sale may be null and void, Inc. at www.justlawidaho.com 5/31/06 FOR THE COUNTY OF the successful bidder’s funds shall or Toll Free at 1-800-923-9106, OWYHEE boundary line of the said NE ¼ of the SE ¼; be returned, and the Trustee and Thank you. WASHINGTON MUTUAL the Benefi ciary shall not be liable 5/31;6/7,14,21/06 NOTICE OF PUBLIC BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, Thence East along the North HEARING Vs. boundary line of said NE ¼ of AS TO STATUS OF DAVID FREEMAN and the SE ¼ a distance of 188 feet, UNNAMED ROAD VIRGINIA L. FREEMAN, more or less, to the POINT OF WHICH INTERSECTS husband and wife; BEGINNING. WITH HIGHWAY 78 RISK MANAGEMENT And commonly known as Classified deadline 4 MILES SOUTHEAST OF ALTERNATIVES, INC.; a Route One, Box 777, Marsing, GRAND VIEW Delaware corporation; COUNTY Idaho, 83639. Monday noon the OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO COMMISSIONS OF OWYHEE Together with right, title and week of publication Pursuant to Idaho Code, 40- COUNTY; and DOES 1-10 as interest in the 1998 Goldenwest 203 and 40-203A, the Board of individuals with an interest in the manufactured home, Serial Owyhee County Commissioners real property described as: Number GW0R23N20059AB will hold a public hearing on That part of NE1/4 of the SE1/4 located in the real property June 12, 2006 at 10 AM to inquire of Section 35, Township 2 North, described above. Legal notice deadline into the status as a private road Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN or public road or public RS Owyhee County, Idaho, described that on the 15th day of June, Friday noon the week prior to publication 2477 right of way, an unnamed as follows: 2006 at the hour of 2:00 o’clock road which intersects with State BEGINNING at a point in the p.m., at the location of 20381 St. Highway 78 at mile post marker North boundary line of said NE Hwy 78, Murphy, Id., Owyhee 64 approximately four miles ¼ of the SE ¼ which point is County Courthouse, I will attend, southeast of Grand View, Owyhee 376 feet East of the Northwest offer and sell at public auction County, Idaho. The unnamed road corner of said NE ¼ of the SE all or so much of the above- intersects with Highway 78 on the ¼; thence described property thus directed south side of said Highway and South on a line parallel with the to be sold as may be necessary to 337-4681 runs south in Township 6 South, West boundary line of said NE ¼ raise suffi cient funds to pay and Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 25 Public notices

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Idaho Code, No representation report refl ecting on your credit order to defend this lawsuit, an and other defenses you SALE is made that they are, or are not, record may be submitted to a appropriate written response must may claim. T.S. NO.: ID-06-58102-DL presently responsible for this credit report agency if you fail be fi led with the above-designated 3. Your signature, mailing LOAN NO.: 5300824652 obligation set forth herein. The to fulfi ll the terms of your credit court within 20 days after service address and telephone On 8/22/2006 at 11:00 AM Default for which this sale is to obligations. ASAP# 767634 of this Summons on you. If you number, or the signature, (recognized local time), at the be made is the failure to pay when 5/10,17,24,31/06 fail to so respond, the court may mailing address and following location in the County due, under Deed of Trust and Note enter judgment against you as telephone number of your of Owyhee, State of Idaho: On dated 12/15/2000. The monthly SUMMONS demanded by the Plaintiff in the attorney. the steps of the Owyhee County installments of principal interest CASE NO. CV-06-05481 Complaint. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery Courthouse located at the corner and impounds (if applicable) IN THE DISTRICT COURT The nature of the claim against of a copy of your response of Highway 78 and Halley St., of $459.65, due per month for OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL you is for, among other things is to Plaintiff’s attorney, as Murphy, ID 8365, Fidelity the months of 9/1/2005, and all DISTRICT for judicial foreclosure of the real designated below. National Title Insurance Company, subsequent installments until the OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, property located at Route 1, Box To determine whether you as Trustee, on behalf of Mortgage date of sale or reinstatement. The IN AND FOR THE COUNTY 3026, Homedale, Idaho, 83628. must pay a fi ling fee with your Electronic Registration Systems, principal balance owing as of this OF OWYHEE A copy of the Compliant is response, contact the Clerk of Inc. will sell at public auction, date on the obligation secured by CITIMORTGAGE, INC., served with this Summons. If the above-named Court. to the highest bidder, for cash, said Deed of Trust is $47,419.17, successor in interest to Principal you wish to seek the advice of or DATED This 5th day of April, in lawful money of the United together with interest thereon at Residential Mortgage, Inc., representation by an attorney in 2006. States, all payable at the time of the current rate of 8.00 per cent Plaintiff, this matter, matter, you should do CHARLOTTE SHERBURN, sale, the following real property, (%) per annum from 8/1/2005. Vs. so promptly so that your written CLERK OF THE DISTRICT situated in the County of Owyhee, All delinquent amounts are now JAMES H. CONRAD response, if any, may be filed COURT State of Idaho, and described as due, together with accruing late (Deceased) and/or the Unknown in time and other legal rights By: Trina Aman, Deputy follows: Lots 5, 6, 7 of Block 1 charges, and interest, unpaid Heirs, Assigns, & Devisees protected. Clerk of Grand View Townsite, Owyhee and accruing taxes, assessments, of James H. Conrad; DORIS An appropriate written response Lance E. Olsen, ISB#7106 County, Idaho, according to the trustee’s fees, attorney’s fees, CONRAD; and DOES 1-10 as requires compliance with Rule Derrick J. O’Neill offi cial plat thereof on fi le and of and any amounts advanced to individuals with an interest in the 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules ISB#4021 record in the offi ce of the recorder protect the security associated real property legally described of Civil Procedure and shall also ROUTH CRABTREE of Owyhee County, Idaho. The with this foreclosure and that the as: include: OLSEN Trustee has no knowledge of a benefi ciary elects to sell or cause Lot 20 in Block 9 of Sunset 1. The title and number of this 225 North 9th St., Ste 800 more particular description of the the trust property to be sold to Ranch Subdivision, part of the case. Boise, ID 83701 above referenced real property, satisfy said obligation. If the north half of the Southeast quarter 2. If your response is an Phone (208) 489-3035 but for purposes of compliance Trustee is unable to convey title and the Southwest quarter of the answer to the Compliant, Fax (208) 331-1529 with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, for any reason, the successful Northeast quarter of Section 36, it must contain admissions Attorneys for Plaintiff the Trustee has been informed that bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy Township 4 North, Range 6 West, or denials of the separate 5/10,17,24,31/06 the address of 135 State St Grand shall be the return of monies paid Boise Meridian, Owyhee County, allegations of the Compliant View, ID 83624, is sometimes to the Trustee, and the successful Idaho, according to the offi cial associated with said real property. bidder shall have no further plat thereof and of record in the Said sale will be made without recourse. Dated: 4/21/2006 By: offi ce of the recorder for Owyhee covenant or warranty regarding Fidelity National Title Insurance County, Idaho. title, possession or encumbrances Company Quality Loan Service Commonly known as: Route to satisfy the obligation secured Corp. 319 Elm Street, 2nd Floor 1, Box 3026, Homedale, Idaho, Keep by and pursuant to the power San Diego, CA 92101 By: Carmen 83628. of sale conferred in the Deed of Herrera *** For Sale Information Defendants. Trust executed by John C. Juring Call: 714-259-7850 or Login to: NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN and Amanda A. Juring, Husband www.fnasap.com If you have SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED informed. and Wife, as Grantor/Trustor, in previously been discharged PLAINTIFF. THE COURT MAY which Merit Mortgage Corp., through bankruptcy, you may ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST A Washington Corporation, is have been released of personal YOU WITHOUT FURTHER Subscribe to named as Benefi ciary and Stewart liability for this loan in which NOTICE UNLESS YOU Title of Idaho, Inc. as Trustee and case this letter is intended to RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. The recorded 12/26/2000 as instrument exercise the note holder’s rights READ THE FOLLOWING No. 234683 in book --, page -- of against the real property only. BELOW. Offi cial Records in the offi ce of This is an attempt to collect a TO: JAMES H. CONRAD Owyhee Avalanche the Recorder of Owyhee County, debt and any information obtained (Deceased) and/or the Unknown Idaho. Please Note: The above will be used for that purpose. As Heirs, Assigns & Devisees of 337-4681 Grantors are named to comply required by law, you are hereby James H. Conrad with section 45-1506(4)(A), notified that a negative credit You are hereby notifi ed that in Page 26 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Public notices

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE responsible for this obligation. The property SALE principal balance is $41,257.90, You are hereby notifi ed that in At 10:00 o’clock A.M. on together with interest thereon at order to defend this lawsuit, an August 3, 2006, on the front 8.25% per annum in the amount appropriate written response must steps of the Owyhee County of $4,243.06, subsidy granted be fi led with the above-designated Courthouse in Murphy, Idaho, is $3,972.00, and current fees court within 20 days after service SERVICES HELP WANTED First American Title Insurance assessed are $2,022.85, all as of of this Summons on you. If you Daycare 3 openings, WICAP Dental Assistant FT/ Nampa. Company, as Trustee, will sell March 23, 2006, and accruing fail to so respond, the court may approved, lots of activities, 3 Ben. Pkg incl. Health, Dental, at public auction, to the highest interest. All delinquencies are enter judgment against you as adults supervising, all ages, Disability Ins, Pension. Complete bidder, for cash, in lawful money demanded by the Plaintiff in the meals provided. Call Donna 337- application at or send resume to: now due together with any late 6180 of the United States, all payable charges, advances to protect Complaint. Terry Reilly Health Services, Welding & fabrication, th at the time of sale, the following the security, and fees and costs The nature of the claim against Attn Dental Off. Mgr, 211 16 sprinkler pipe repairs, all types Ave. N., P.O. Box 9, Nampa, ID described real property, situated associated with this foreclosure. you is for, among other things is of welding by appt. 208-337- in Owyhee County, Idaho, and The Benefi ciary elects to sell or for judicial foreclosure of the real 83653. EOE. 6180 or 880-6734 Elementary Teacher, primary/ described as follows, to-wit: cause said property to be sold to property located at Route 1, Box MMC Communications cable, The North half (N1/2) of satisfy said obligation. 3026, Homedale, Idaho, 83628. second grade level. Must rd satellite, telephone, cat5, HD off hold/be eligible to hold Idaho Lots 9 and 10 of Block 85 of DATED this 3 day of April, A copy of the Compliant is air antennas, installs & upgrades. the Amended Townsite Plat of 2006. served with this Summons. If Std Elementary teaching Custom installations, relocation, certi¿ cate. Position to be ¿ lled Homedale, Owyhee County, First American Title Insurance you wish to seek the advice of or 9 years on the ¿ eld. Prewire Idaho, according to the offi cial Company representation by an attorney in anytime after 6/9; Educational housing welcome. Licensed & Assistant, Associate’s degree plat thereof, on fi le and of record By: /s/Darlene Diehl-Nilsson, this matter, matter, you should do insured. Free estimates. Marco in the Offi ce of the Recorder for Trust Offi cer so promptly so that your written or ability to pass Idaho 208-941-5214 Paraprofessional Assessment Owyhee County, Idaho. 5/17,24,31;6/7/06 response, if any, may be filed Owyhee Mountain Lawn Care. Information concerning in time and other legal rights required. Bilingual (Spanish) Lawn mowing, trimming, clean highly preferred. Position to the foreclosure action may be SUMMONS protected. up. Free estimates call Tyler 880- obtained from the Trustee, whose CASE NO. CV-06-05481 An appropriate written response be ¿ lled any time; 7th Grade 1573 Volleyball Coach, HS Graduate telephone number is (208) 785- IN THE DISTRICT COURT requires compliance with Rule Handyman Services, repairs 2515. According to the Trustee’s OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules or GED required. Position to be or maintenance, experienced, ¿ lled any time. Call Marsing records, the street address of 109 DISTRICT of Civil Procedure and shall also professional, responsible, 2nd St. E., Homedale, Idaho, is OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, include: School District, 896-4111 reasonable rates – discounts for x197 for info/application. sometimes associated with said IN AND FOR THE COUNTY 1. The title and number of this seniors, call 337-5053 lv msg property. OF OWYHEE case. Hairstylist,for Owyhee County’s Dixon Lawn Care & Skidster only dayspa, located in Marsing. Said sale will be made without CITIMORTGAGE, INC., 2. If your response is an work. Spring clean up, odd jobs, covenant or warranty regarding successor in interest to Principal answer to the Compliant, Clientele established, need dependable work. 337-4887 only your own implements and title, possession, or encumbrances Residential Mortgage, Inc., it must contain admissions M&S Repairs & Remodels. to satisfy the obligations secured Plaintiff, or denials of the separate product. Call 896-7001 Essence All types of remodeling & Of Life by and pursuant to the power Vs. allegations of the Compliant construction, plumbing, fencing, of sale conferred in the Deed JAMES H. CONRAD and other defenses you Construction company in roo¿ ng & add-ons. New homes Caldwell is currently hiring of Trust executed by Nina A. (Deceased) and/or the Unknown may claim. & older homes. Call 337-5041 Morris, a single person, as Heirs, Assigns, & Devisees 3. Your signature, mailing for crew members. Equipment for estimate. experience a plus. Will train Grantor, First American Title of James H. Conrad; DORIS address and telephone Dump Truck & Back hoe service, Insurance Company, as Trustee, CONRAD; and DOES 1-10 as number, or the signature, the right people. Motivated ditch cleaning & demolition. Call individuals will learn a trade in a for the benefit and security of individuals with an interest in the mailing address and Steve at 465-7708 or 371-4285. United States of America, acting real property legally described telephone number of your booming industry. College bound Best price for on-site computer in the fall? that’s okay. Also through the Farmers Home as: attorney. cleaning and repair. Call Tom or Administration, United States 4. Proof of mailing or delivery seeking year round employees. Lot 20 in Block 9 of Sunset Colette at 899-9419 or 896-4676, Fill out application @ 307 Department of Agriculture, dated Ranch Subdivision, part of the of a copy of your response Technical Computer. Badiola St. (Farm City area August 21, 1992, recorded August north half of the Southeast quarter to Plaintiff’s attorney, as Tim’s Small Engine Repair: off Chicago behind Caldwell 21, 1992, as Instrument No. and the Southwest quarter of the designated below. Complete servicing & repair Veterinary) EOE. 208646, all records of Owyhee Northeast quarter of Section 36, To determine whether you available on lawnmowers, tillers, Bruneau-Grand View Joint County, Idaho. Township 4 North, Range 6 West, must pay a fi ling fee with your wheel-line motors, motorcycles, School District No. 365 will be The above named Grantor(s) Boise Meridian, Owyhee County, response, contact the Clerk of ATVs, all 2 & 4 cycle power accepting applications for the are named to comply with Section Idaho, according to the offi cial the above-named Court. equipment. Karcher pressure th following positions for the 2006- 45-1506(4)(a) Idaho Code. No plat thereof and of record in the DATED This 5 day of April, washer factory authorized repair 2007 school year: Elementary representation is made that offi ce of the recorder for Owyhee 2006. center. 30916 Peckham Rd., 5 Principal & Elementary Teacher. they are, or are not, presently County, Idaho. CHARLOTTE SHERBURN, miles west of Wilder. 482-7461 Position Open Until Filled. For responsible for this obligation. Commonly known as: Route CLERK OF THE DISTRICT more information call or write The default for which this sale 1, Box 3026, Homedale, Idaho, COURT for applications: Vickie Chandler, is to be made is the failure to: 83628. By: Trina Aman, Deputy Superintendent, Bruneau-Grand (1) make the scheduled Defendants. Clerk View District #365, P.O. Box monthly installment due NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN Lance E. Olsen, ISB#7106 st 310, Grand View, ID 83624 on the 21 day of each SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED Derrick J. O’Neill [email protected] Web site and every month. Amount PLAINTIFF. THE COURT MAY ISB#4021 Buy it, – sd365.us 834-2253/ 834-2293 delinquent totalled ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST ROUTH CRABTREE FAX $3,861.69 as of October YOU WITHOUT FURTHER OLSEN Don’t waste time! Actors, 5, 2005. NOTICE UNLESS YOU 225 North 9th St., Ste 800 Extra’s, Models. Earn $72-$715 The above Grantor(s) is RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. Boise, ID 83701 daily. All ages. No experience. named to comply with Section READ THE FOLLOWING Phone (208) 489-3035 208-433-9511 45-1506(4)(a), Idaho Code. BELOW. Fax (208) 331-1529 Heavy equipment operator w/ No representation is made that TO: DOES 1-10 as individuals Attorneys for Plaintiff sell it, CDL & good driving record, light they are, or are not, presently with an interest in the real 5/10,17,24,31/06 mechanic skills w/some general labor. Pay DOE. Call 573-5700 or fax resume to 208-337-3288 Homedale area. Please enter my subscription to the Owyhee Avalanche now! Enclosed is $______Rubber trade it, Need Cash? NAME______ADDRESS______Stamps I CAN HELP! CITY______v Buying Houses & Made to order Property STATE______ZIP______SUBSCRIPTION RATES: rent it... v Buying Contracts Owyhee County...... $31.50 The v Loaning Money Canyon, Ada and Malheur Counties...... $36.75 Owyhee on Real Estate Equity Elsewhere ...... $40.00 Idaho Sales Tax included in the Avalanche v Buying Estates 337-4681 Classifi eds! Call Mike Vance P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE , ID 83628 208-389-9200 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Page 27

REAL ESTATE THANK YOU FOR SALE FOR SALE VEHICLES Open house Sat (6/3) & Sun Many thanks to all who voted Of¿ ce equipment- Panasonic Mattress, king pillow-top & For sale or trade 1999 Artic Cat (6/4) 12-4pm, 3596 Industrial and supported me in the copier w/20 bin sorter, duplexing box. Never used. Still in factory ZR500 EFI snowmobile. Good Rd., Homedale. Fabulous 2700+ Commissioner, Dist. #3 race. tray, stapler and hole punch, wrapper. Cost $550 sacri¿ ce condition. 2100 miles. Will sell sq. ft., daylight basement home Although we did not prevail multiple settings, book setting $295. 208-919-3080 for $2,500 or trade for four- on approx. 4.5 ac., lrg shop, it was still quite a rewarding & m ore. Serviced ready to Used tractor parts 100’s of wheeler. Call 989-9572. pastures & corrals, a must see! experience. I shall continue to be go $1700 OBO Quintessence salvaged farm tractors and 2006 ATV’s New 50cc, 110cc, Laura Anderson 761-1852 Re/ a citizen watchdog of the County Aromatics 896-4187 combines. Nampa Tractor 150cc, 250cc. Special prices!!! Max Mountain West and ask that you join me in this Ford engine 1993 302 rebuilt Salvage, 9055 Hwy 20, Nampa, Call for details. DL#3024 208- Fast Cash! Real Estate Equity endeavor. Nick Ihli fuel injected motor $800 contact ID 83687 (208) 467-4430 896-5720 Loans American Financial (208) Kevin 337-3149 after 6pm. Roll ends: Great for packing 389-9200 German Shorthair pups, material, building ¿ res, lining YARD SALE FOR RENT AKC champion lines, beautiful birdcages or for your kids 3 bdrm 2 bth house, lrg. living Multi-family yard sale: 8 S. markings. Shots, tails & to doodle on. The Owyhee th rd room $650 mo. + $400 dep. 337- 4 St. W., Homedale, June 3 & dewclaws. Parents proven Avalanche, Homedale 4th 8am. Furniture, appliances, FARM & 5759 or 941-5722 hunters. Available now. Males Bedroom set 7-piece cherry set. 2 bdrm house in town, AC, new clothes & lots more. RANCH $350. 896-4855 Brand new in box. List $2450. Big garage sale, 4 miles west of À ooring, freshly painted, no pets, 1978 Dodge Power Wagon 150, Must sell $499. 208-888-1464 4H Showmanship Clinic and $425 + $300 dep. 337-4539 Homedale at Stateline, all day V8 4 speed, 4x4 with 150 gallon Bed-queen pillowtop mattress rd Trailer Safety Demo, Sunday 5x10 available now, Boat & RV Sat., June 3 . Lots of clothes, June 4, 2006. J and C Arena stainless tank, 5.5 hp Honda set. Brand new, still in plastic. misc., & some furniture. Storage, Marsing Storage 867- motor with spray pump and 8 foot Must sell $139. 208-921-6643 18604 Homedale Road between 2466 Malt and Chicken Dinner. boom. Used to spray road right King-sized pillowtop mattress Registration starts at 1pm, Clinic of way for Highway District. set. New, in bag, with warranty. 2-6pm. $10 per person. Email 1.9acresfrontingHwy95 Still in good working order. Best Must sell $199. 208-921-6643 Subscribe Today! [email protected] or leave bypassinHomedale.Would offer over $1000.00. Call 896- Cherry Sleigh bed. Solid wood. The Owyhee Avalanche message @ 454-5420. makegreatlocationforbuis- 4581 for more information. New in box. Value $899. Sacri¿ ce 208-337-4681 Custom Swathing & Stacking ness.Zonedmultipleuse. Diesel type ¿ re buses & motors; $249. 208-888-1464 call Steve 541-339-4677 or 208- $100,000,callmefordetails. 99 ¾ ton Dodge diesel quad cab; 695-7939 97 F350 11 passenger van; 24x60 Alfalfa seed, corn seed ($59 a .41acrelotfrontingHwy95 of¿ ce trailer; truck & misc. parts; EasternOregon bypassinHomedale.HasCity Marsing new & used tires & wheels. •93+/-ac.Farm.NorthPowder bag) top quality farmer to farmer, Sewerandwater.Wouldmake •SnakeRiverRanch,78+/-ac. many grasses, we deliver, Ray greatlocationforbuisness. Freeman’s Mobile Repairs, CanyonCountyside$946,800SOLD $399,000 Odermott 208-465-5280/ 1-800- Zonedmultipleuse. welding & trailer repair, new & •SnakeRiverFarm100+/-Acres •356+/-Ac.2homes/PivotUnity,OR 910-4101 $79,000,callmefordetails. used tires. 208-495-2918 $700,000SOLD $449,000SOLD Bedroom set, cherrywood, solid •368+/-Ac.-Home-Richland.OnNorth Murphy wood construction. Sleigh bed, PowderRiver.$795,000CONTINGENT HAVEBUYERFOR1-5COUNTRY •Alfalfafarm.2nicehomes.Fronts ACRESNOTINSUBDIVISION 2 nightstands, dresser w/mirror, publiclands$2,600,000SOLD •211+/-Ac.Home,Multi-purposebuild- READY TO MOVE IN? tall chest, TV armoire, dovetail ing.EagleCreekrunsthruranch. HOMEDALE'S NICEST MOBILE HOME PARK drawers. Will sell all or part. Homedale Richland$987,500SOLD • Homes for Sale - $3,000 & Up Cost $10,000, sell $2,900. 208- •SnakeRiver94+/-Acres1.25+/- •1,400+/-Ac.Cropfarm,pivots. Low Down - Low Monthly Payment 362-7150 milesriverSOLD Manybuildings.$3,250,000 Dining set, cherrywood, 63” •120+/-Ac.Ranch-6,000SF • Homes for Rent Wilder • Long term R.V.'s welcome hutch & buffet, 78” table w/2 home,GuestHome.Livewater. •SnakeRiverFrontage.193+/-acres leaves, 6 curved back chairs. WallowaMtn.SettinginJoseph, • Clean, quiet family park ranch.$1,200,000SOLD - Se Habla Español - Dovetail drawers. Side server OR.$3,950,000 Sunset Village ENT IMON also available. Cost $9,000 sell K S $2,800 ¿ rm. 208-362-7150 Agent Positions Available Mobile Home Park HOMEDALE, IDAHO 401 S. Main • Homedale Pool table, 8 ft. table, 1” slate, Wanted: Riverfront Properties See Manager - space #42 337-4170 • CELL: 484-0075 leather pockets, Aramith balls, Wanted: Good Farms & Ranches (208) 337-5804 WWW.BUYMOUNTAINVALLEY.COM acc. Pkg. included. New in box. Cost $4,500 sell $1450. 208- 362-7150 OTHERS... CALL FOR SNAKE RIVER ACCESS Queen orthopedic pillow-top mattress & box. New in plastic. FREE CATALOG Cost $400 sacri¿ ce $195. 208- CALL: 208/345-3163 919-3080 www.knipeland.com

2yrold2100sqft4bed2.5bathhomeon3.4acres,large3 Owyhee Realty cargarage,largeyard,undergroundsprinklers,pasturewith buriedmainline,corrals,hottub$475,000callAlan989-8021 “BRINGING YOU HOMES” Farms & Ranches 337-4634 ASPEN OFFICE: 896-5312 Visit our new offi ce! GEORGE WILSON: 573-6405 JOHN CONTI: 880-7829 • STAN CAPOUCH: 880-2414 BOB BRINEGAR: 250-2207 • LORI RASMUSSEN: 871-4502 402U.S.Hwy95 View Properties At: www.idaholand4u.com 4 - 10+ ACRE BUILDING SITES HIGHWAY 78 RIVER VIEW $150,000 Irrigation. MLS 98220819 Homedale 22 ACRES WITH 14 LOT PROPOSED SUB. in Wilder 1/2 mile to River Bend Golf Course and Snake River. $475,000 MLS98239271 www.owyheerealty.com OWN A PIECE OF OWYHEE COUNTY HISTORY The old Opaline School House on 3.8 acres. Unique property with many trees, approx 5100 sq ft. in need of repair. Lots of potential. $145,000 Charlene Uranga Lori Badiola THIS HOUSE WILL IMPRESS YOU Located in Marsing. 4 bdrm, 2 bth completely renovated with new paint, floor tile, carpet, countertops, plumbing 573-2975 573-8456 fixtures and new upgraded appliances. $124,900 Page 28 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Snake River Mart Summer of Fun

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Western Family 5 oz. $ Better Buy $ Dole $ 59 Green $ Burritos 3 for1 Imitation Cheese 2 for1 Salad Mix 1 ea. Bell Peppers 3 for1 Tray Pack $ 79 Market Pack $ 39 ¢ 10 lb. $ 69 Hi-Grade Links 2 ea. Cheddar Cheese 2 lb. Tomatoes 99 lb. Potatoes 1 ea. Market Pack $ 59 Market Pack $ 49 $ 2 lb. ¢ Sausage 1 lb. Bacon 2 lb. Cucumbers 3 for1 Clip Top Carrots 89 ea. Hot Pockets, Western Family Coca Cola Coors Beer Lean Pockets & Paper Towels Products Croissant Pockets $ 19 ¢ $ 99 $ 99 ea. 2 ea. 69ea. 3 11 ea. 9 oz. 1 Roll 12pk 12oz Cans 18pk 12oz Cans or Bottles 3 oz. Jet Puff 16 oz. 2 Liter Bottle 18pk 12oz Cans or Bottles for ¢ $ 19 $ 29 $ 99 Top Ramen 9 99 Marshmellows 1 ea. Coke Products 1 ea. MGD -Miller Lite 11 ea. Western Family Quaker Shasta Soda Nalley Chili Cottage Cheese $ 19 $ 39 Granola Bars $ 19 $ 09 ea. 12pk Cans ea. ea. 15 oz. ea. 24 oz. 2 2 10 ct. 2 1 Rice A Roni & Le Nature’s Wonder Hot Dog Jello Gelatin - .6oz Pasta Roni $ 09 Water $ 99 & Hamburger Buns $ Jello Pudding ¢ ea. ea. for ea. 4-6.9 oz. 1 24pk 20oz Bottle 3 12-16 Pack 3 5 1-4 oz. 79 Hi-C Western Family Western Family el Pato Hot Sauce & Drink Boxes $ 29 Charcoal Briquets $ 49 Refriend Beans $ Jalapeno Sauce ¢ for 10 ct. 2 ea. 10 lb. 3 ea. 16 oz. 2 1 7.75 oz. 59ea. Northern Ore Ida Tostitos Lay’s $ 99 Frozen Potatoes $ Tortilla Chips $ Potato Chips $ Bath Tissue 3 ea. 2 for 2 for 2 for 6 Roll 20-32 oz. 4 12-13.5 oz. 6 11 oz. 4 Purina SRM COUPON SRM COUPON SRM COUPON Cat Chow $ 99 ea. Full Flat Any Bagged 18 lb. 10 Perennials $ 00off Soil Products Dixie 1 $ Pony Pack ¢ $ 19 Plates & Bowls for 22-60 ct. 2 5 Flowers or Veggies off 1 ea. NO LIMIT • PER VISIT 50 NO LIMIT • PER VISIT NO LIMIT • PER VISIT HOURS: Mon. - Sat. 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Marsing, Idaho WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AND CORRECT PRINTED ERRORS • PRICES EFFECTIVE 5/31/06 thru 6/6/06