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VOL. 32, NO. 43 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017 Mentoring against peer pressure Former dispatcher charged with altering sheriff’s offi ce report an Owyhee County Sheriff’s Collins left Offi ce incident report on June county job 3. Hired on Dec. 28, 2009 in June during the tenure of Sheriff Daryl Crandall, Collins left A former Owyhee County county employment on June Sheriff’s dispatcher has been 13, 10 days after the alleged accused of falsifying a police crime took place. incident report. County Clerk Angie Barkell Lori Collins was charged couldn’t confirm whether with one felony count of Collins resigned or was falsifying public records in terminated. an Oct. 18 fi ling by the Idaho Collins’ arraignment before Attorney General’s Offi ce. Magistrate Judge Dan C. Deputy Attorney General Grober is scheduled for 9 David J. Morse, who is also a.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 in listed a special prosecutor for Murphy. Canyon County, drafted the A conviction could bring up charge that alleges Collins to 14 years in state prison. altered or falsifi ed a portion of — JPB
Above: Marsing fi fth- graders (from left) Landon Hunters fi nd body; Miller, Gracie Eells and Sergio Espinoza perform jumping jacks before try- sheriff asks ISP ing to breathe through a red licorice to simulate the effects of smoking. to conduct probe The activity was part of a Teens Against Tobacco Use Grant detects investigation over to ISP after (TATU) presentation by assessing the scene. high-schoolers at the el- suspicious “I determined there were ementary school on Thurs- suspicious circumstances that day. Landon is the son of circumstances would probably take more Kevin and Alisha Tamura. on visit to scene hours of investigation than our Gracie’s parents are Kevin Fifth-grader Jayden Morgan examines pig lungs set up to department can encompass,” and Cassie Eells. Sergio is compare a healthy lung and a lung affected by tobacco use. the sheriff said in a release. Idaho State Police has taken the son of Maria Lagunas. Jayden is the son of Brandon and Melynda Morgan. State police public over the investigation after the information officer Tim discovery of a dead body in the Marsano said Monday morning Bruneau desert in the eastern there are no details from the County DMV offi ces closed today part of the county. investigation yet. Owyhee County Sheriff Grant said the age of the Folks looking to get a for staff training. to 4 p.m., Monday through Perry Grant said hunters found deceased man is unknown. The vehicle registered or obtain The county DMV offi ces Friday. the body of an unidentified sheriff also said it’s unknown a new driver’s license in will reopen on Thursday. The Marsing DMV branch male sometime Saturday, and how long the remains may have Owyhee County today will The driver’s license desk at is open from 8:30 a.m. to investigators were dispatched been in the desert before the have to wait until Thursday. the Murphy DMV branch is 3:30 p.m., Monday through to the scene after noon. hunters came across them. County assessor Brett open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 Friday. Grant decided to turn the — JPB Endicott said Division of p.m., Monday through Friday. The Grand View DMV Motor Vehicle offi ces in The Murphy DMV desk is open from 7:30 a.m. to ON PAGE 2A Marsing, Grand View and for vehicle registration and 11:30 a.m., Monday through MHS senior accused of bringing weapon to school. Murphy will be closed today titles is open from 8:30 a.m. Thursday.
Subscribe today Small turnout, Pg. 3A: Homedale council hopefuls face off Get the news source of the Owyhees delivered Heading to Indiana, Pg. 4A: FFA chapters off to nationals directly to you each Wednesday Only $31.80 in Owyhee County County has new treasurer, Pg. 8A: Annette Dygert takes oath Call 337-4681 Historic State, Pg. 1B: HHS volleyball makes fi rst 3A foray Death notice, 6A • Commentary, 8-9B • Looking Back, 10B Page 2A Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Jake brakes use now illegal on Idaho 19 west of Homedale Truckers hauling freight on complaints from numerous a section of Idaho highway 19 Homedale residents living on through Homedale will have Idaho 19. to abide by a new ordinance The BOCC has sent a or face a misdemeanor. copy of Ordinance 2017- During an Oct. 16 meeting, 01 to the Idaho Department the Board of County of Transportation, and is Owyhee County Sheriff’s Offi ce vehicles sit outside Marsing High School’s main entrance after Commissioners (BOCC) requesting the state agency an upperclassman was taken into custody last Wednesday for allegedly bring a gun to school. approved Ordinance 2017- post signs on the highway “at 01, which restricts the use such points which will give of air compression brakes vehicle operators adequate MHS student allegedly brings (commonly known as jake and sufficient notice of the brakes) on Idaho 19 between prohibition of jake brakes.” BB gun onto school grounds Williams Lane and Johnstone The sheriff’s office can Road. enforce the prohibition with District initiates Avenue West quickly because covery of the BB gun hap- Air compression brakes can misdemeanor citations. A they were at the OCSO sub- pened around 3 p.m. still be used in emergency conviction is punishable by lockdown station on Reich Street when “We had a report towards situations to avoid accident up to six months in jail and/or the call came in. the end of the school day that or injury. a fi ne not to exceed $1,000. procedures Booked into county jail we had a student that alleg- County commissioners in Murphy on Wednesday, edly had a gun in his bag,” he took the action after noise — SC A Marsing High School stu- Ramirez was released on said. dent was arrested last Wednes- his own recognizance after “As soon as we received day afternoon for bringing a a Thursday arraignment be- that report, we put the school BB gun to the school. fore Magistrate Judge Dan C. district into lockdown, and the Marsing band wins Seth Jaredt Ramirez, an 18- Grober. sheriff’s (offi ce) was called year-old senior, was arrested The teen has been charged and notifi ed. They quickly ar- without incident after 3 p.m. with three misdemeanors, in- rived and went in and secured Treasure Valley title when deputies located him cluding possessing a weapon the student and the bag. What Stadium on the Boise State while responding to a report on school grounds and two was found was a BB gun.” Huskies, University campus. of a student carrying a weap- counts of witness intimida- The BB gun was located in Homedale ready Marsing kicks off the district on in his backpack. tion. a bag found in a classroom in competition with an 11:30 a.m. Owyhee County Sheriff’s Marsing School District the high school. for District III performance. The only other Chief Deputy Lynn Bowman superintendent Norm Stew- Stewart said it is unclear 2A band in the competition, said the weapon was a BB art said Ramirez made no why Ramirez had the gun. fi nal according to the schedule, is gun that resembled a Sigsauer threats. “That’s what we’re still try- Cole Valley Christian. Model 1911 handgun. “None to my knowledge at ing to ascertain,” he said. The Marsing High School Director John Zieske’s Bowman said three depu- this point,” he said. marching band tuned up for the Homedale High School th ties got to the school on 8 Stewart added that the dis- — SC and JPB fi nal meet of the season with a marching band will take to win Saturday. the Blue at 12:15 p.m. on The Huskies band, under the Saturday in a 3A competition direction of Dawn Sandemeyer, that includes Payette and won the Class 2A championship Weiser. at the Treasure Valley Festival Payette won the 3A of Bands, which was held on a championship Saturday at cold and rainy day at Ridgevue Ridgevue. Weiser also High School in Nampa. competed Saturday. The band’s fi nal performance Homedale’s fi nal competition of the year comes during before the District III Saturday’s Mel Shelton District championships came Monday III championship at Albertsons night after deadline in Parma.
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Above: Homedale City Council candidates listen to a question from the forum moderator last Wednesday. From left: Candidates Jerry Anderson, Michael Aebischer, Tim Downing and Shane Muir, and forum moderator Jon Brown, managing editor of The Owyhee Avalanche. Below: The sparse audience was comprised primarily of candidates’ family members and city elected offi cials and employees. Fiscal conservatism, library hot topics at council forum People got a chance to meet “Maybe I’m on the conser- the Homedale City Council vative side, but I think you candidates face-to-face last have to be on the conservative Wednesday. side if you’re going to proper- About 15 citizens turned out ly manage money for the City to hear the four candidates an- of Homedale,” he said. swer moderated questions at Each candidate was allowed the Homedale Senior Center. time to introduce himself to Appointees Shane Muir and the audience. Jerry Anderson are seeking Aebischer said he has lived full terms on the board. in Homedale for about three Former councilman Tim about the need for a seventh voted in favor of the current be another way to address years. Downing is seeking a return police offi cer. budget, which funds a seventh problems caused by ground- “My wife (Laura) and I came to the governing body, and Aebischer said another offi - offi cer. water at the pool. here to visit some friends and Michael Aebischer is running cer should be hired, and the of- The future of the municipal “Put a French drain around fell in love with the place,” for the fi rst time. fi cers need to be paid enough swimming pool also was dis- the pool,” he said. “That Aebischer said. “We plan to The majority of the candi- to stay with the department. cussed. would eliminate the problem be here a long time.” dates said a public library ex- “We need to come up with Anderson said the pool by using a pump. In the winter, Aebischer has served on pansion could be built before that money for the seventh needs a complete overhaul. when the water table is high, if the Homedale Public Library a taxing district was formed. offi cer, and also the other of- “We’ve been putting Band- you have to run a pump that board for more than a year. He Downing disagreed, as he did fi cers need a raise,” he said. Aids on it for 20 or 30 years,” would be cheaper than replac- would have to leave that posi- when he was on the council. “I don’t know where that will he said. “I don’t know how ing the pool.” tion if elected to the council. Aebischer said the new li- come from, but I think it’s we’re going to pay for it, but The candidates were also Anderson spoke about his brary should be built before a something the council needs we need to go in and fi x it and asked to analyze the fi nancial history with the city. campaign is mounted to form to work on to keep these good not come up with $5,000 or state of the city. “I served one year on the the district. offi cers that we’ve got.” $10,000 every year for a patch Muir said he thinks the city school board, I’m active in “We feel that getting a li- Anderson agreed with Ae- on it.” is in good shape fi scally. my church, and I ran my own brary built, so that people out- bischer, and said he doesn’t Downing said the pool “I would say just keep go- business for about 40 years,” side of Homedale that aren’t know where the money would should be completely over- ing in the current direction Anderson said. “At one time, currently part of the library come from either. hauled, fi lled in, or moved to and if we need to cut back I had 10 houses at the same district would have something Muir said he would also like another location if ground- somewhere we’ll defi nitely time here in Homedale (as a to see and say ‘We want to be to fi nd a way to bring on an- water issues are causing the cut back, but right now I think property manager).” a part of that,’ ” he said. other offi cer. problems with the liner. we’re doing a good job,” he Downing said he moved Anderson agreed with Aebi- “I would defi nitely like to He added that any major said. here from Murphy when he scher, and added that the big- see two offi cers working Fri- repairs would likely require a Aebischer also said he thinks was in the third grade and went gest need for the new library day and Saturday nights,” he grant of some kind. the council is making proper on to graduate from Homedale is to make more computers said. “Even if one of those “That grant would probably use of taxpayer dollars. High School. available for patrons. offi cers is a reserve. Without require match money,” Down- “From what I see, it looks “I served eight years on the Downing said a proposed offi cers (available) 24 hours, ing said. “So it’s important for OK,” Aebischer said. city council, I needed a little library expansion came up it could be detrimental at us to put some money away so Anderson described the rest after those eight years,” when he was on the council. times.” we can match some kind of a city’s fi nances as “fairly sta- the Vietnam veteran said. “My position has always Downing said he opposed major project at the swimming ble,” but said it is important “But I still feel like I want to been that you need to get a adding a sixth offi cer while pool.” to maintain reserve funds for do some more for the commu- library district done before he was on the council. While Muir agreed with Anderson unexpected emergencies. nity. This is a job I think I do you can expand the library,” he sees the need for additional and Downing about complete- “If you blow out a tire, you fairly well.” he said. “I don’t feel like the manpower, he feels the city’s ly reconstructing the pool. have to fi x it,” Anderson said. Muir said he has lived in city has the money to support budget cannot support a new “Yes, groundwater is an is- “It’s the same way with the Homedale since 1987 (save this.’ hire. sue down there,” Muir said. city. If a pump goes out on a for seven years in the Air Muir said he supports the “I think the seventh (offi cer) “Maybe we should look at the well, we have to fi x it. But I’m Force) and has served on the expansion project and thinks is more than we can afford,” feasibility of moving it some- satisfi ed with the situation the town’s school board for more the library board should con- he said. “It would be nice to be where else. But if we keep it city is in fi nancially.” than 15 years. tinue researching the forma- able to afford seven, or eight, there, we need to get it re-en- Downing said keeping a “I just enjoy serving the tion of a taxing district. or 10. gineered.” close watch on fi nances is job community and hope to con- The candidates were asked Muir and Anderson both Aebischer said there could No. 1 for the city. tinue,” he said. — SC Page 4A Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Man who led deputies on chase apprehended A Nampa man wanted on deputies on Sept. 13, 2016, a string of charges has been engaging in a high-speed chase arrested on a felony warrant after authorities tried to stop in Medford, Ore. him. He had an unpaid parking Owyhee County Sheriff’s ticket in Gem County at the Chief Deputy Lynn Bowman time, but the pursuit escalated said 27-year-old Shayne the charges to felony eluding, Howell’s arrest on a $25,000 two counts of misdemeanor warrant was reported early marijuana possession and Monday morning. three misdemeanor counts of Howell fl ed from Owyhee paraphernalia possession. Homedale FFA readies for nationals at range contest HWY 78 COMMUNITY The Homedale FFA chapter’s range team (from left) Janae Volk, Jenna Rupp and McKenna DISASTER RELIEF DeWitt fi nished eighth in the state range and soils competition Oct. 10-11 in Burley. The team was required to identify range plants, measure slope and aspect, make habitat improvements, 50/50 Raffle evaluate habitat for browsing wildlife and sage-grouse, and many other practicums. Some chapter members are in Indianapolis this week for the annual FFA national convention. HELP SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY & WIN CASH! Submitted photo YOU CAN WIN HALF THE MONEY RAISED! THE MONEY JACKPOT IS GROWING! Watch this ad and our Facebook page for updates. 7 from Marsing visit FFA nationals Tickets are available by mail below or at: Homedale: Marsing: Melba: Nampa: Murphy Marsing FFA members are • Rose Martin of the late heavyweight boxing The Bowling Alley The Whitehouse Post Office D & B Supply Owyhee County Court "Eat, Bowl, Dine" Drive In Melba Valley Market 12th Ave. House once again attending the na- • Wendy Stansell Muhammad Ali, Jon Petz, and The Post Office Pair a Dice Cooks Two Hole Les Schwab Tires Owyhee County Logans Buck's Saloon & 12th Ave. Shefiff's Office tional FFA convention, which While in Indiana the mem- others. Post Office Steakhouse Murphy General Store & Cafe' Owyhee Museum began Tuesday in Indianapo- bers attending will view sev- Extracurricular tours dur- lis. eral high-level workshops, ing convention week include Members attending the con- and numerous exhibits from visiting the Indianapolis Mo- vention, which runs through national and international cor- tor Speedway, and crossing Saturday, include: porations, including agricul- the Ohio River to take in • Cade Brackett, sopho- tural booths. tthe Louisville Slugger bat more They’ll have the chance to factory, and the Churchill • Emily Civian, junior listen to motivational speakers Downs horse track in Louis- • Brooke Labit, senior such as Laila Ali, the daughter ville, Ky. • Ashley Loucks, junior • Lena Metcalf, senior • Jessica Sevy, sophomore 4HPSLU[Y`ILSV^VYLTHPS^P[OX\LZ[PVUZ!O^` JKYYHMÅL'NTHPSJVT • Logan Stansell, junior This year’s chaperones are: • Lamon Loucks P.O. 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Today Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue School menus 64º Homedale Elementary 41º Veggie bar, fruit bar and choice of milk available each day PartlyP Oct. 25: Spaghetti, green beans ccloudy 67º 39º 65º 39º 65º 38º 65º 37º 62º 32º 64º 32º Oct. 30: Hot dog, baby carrots, macaroni & cheese Oct. 31: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes/gravy Water report The Bureau of Reclamation website showed 171 cubic feet per second. Water is fl owing out at that the Owyhee Reservoir was 58 percent full Nyssa, Ore., at a rate of 41 cubic feet per second. Homedale Middle and that water was fl owing in the Owyhee River The reservoir held 417,402 acre-feet of water on Fruit & salad bar, choice of milk available each day above the reservoir at Rome, Ore., at a rate of Monday. Oct. 25: Spaghetti or corn dog, green beans — Information compiled from the National Weather Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Natural Resources Conservation Oct. 26: Calzone or PB & J sandwich, tossed salad, brownie Service and Helena Chemical in Homedale Oct. 30: Crispito or ham & cheese sandwich, taco salad Oct. 31: Spicy chicken sandwich or chicken drumstick, tater tots Trick-or-treat apples cap Walktober Homedale High Salad, fruit choice and choice of milk available each day Homedale mayor for the Halloween trick-or- 600,000 steps as of Oct. 13. Oct. 25: Crispitos w/ refried beans or grab ‘n’ go chef salad treating. That’s an average of more Oct. 26: Spicy chicken sandwich or cheeseburger, potato has his walking “It’s another step in our ef- than 48,000 steps per day. st wedges forts to make Homedale a Christoffersen ranked 21 Oct. 30: Pepp. pizza ripper or deli sandwich w/chips shoes on again healthier community to live of Oct. 13 with 141,436 steps, Oct. 31: Chicken taco or pizza hot pocket, corn in,” Christoffersen said dur- a daily average of 15,665. The City of Homedale is ing the Oct. 11 city council Last year, Christoffersen’s ef- helping create a healthier Hal- meeting. forts helped earn $50,000 for Marsing Elementary loween for the town’s boys Christoffersen is celebrat- the city, while elementary stu- Milk variety, fruit & veggie bar offered daily and girls. ing Walktober back on the dents earned another $2,000 Oct. 25: Enchiladas & rice, baked sweet potatoes or PB & J, When children visit City streets for his third go-round for their school. yogurt, animal crackers Hall during the Safe ‘n’ Sane in the Mayor’s School Walk- Mayors from across the state Oct. 26: Pepperoni ripper, tossed salad or PB & J, cheese stick, Halloween between 3:30 p.m. ing Challenge. are participating this year. graham crackers, pudding and 6 p.m., on Tuesday, they The city earned a $50,000 The walking challenge Oct. 30: Cheeseburger, sidewinders or PB & J, cheese stick, won’t receive candy. grant last year from the High began on Oct. 2 and ends animal crackers Instead, Symms Fruit Ranch Five! Children’s Health Col- Tuesday. Christoffersen has Oct. 31: Chicken penne Alfredo, Italian breadstick, steamed in the Sunny Slope area north- laborative after Christof- been regularly walking with broccoli or PB & J, yogurt, graham crackers east of Marsing has donated fersen’s performance in the Homedale Elementary stu- apples for distribution. monthlong walking contest. dents to promote healthier Marsing Middle and High Mayor Gheen Christoffer- According to the High Five! lifestyles at the school. Milk variety, fruit & veggie bar offered daily sen said the partnership with website, Christoffersen ranks — JPB Oct. 25: Enchiladas & rice, baked sweet potatoes Symms is part of an initiative in the middle of the pack Oct. 26: Pepperoni ripper, tossed salad or PB & J & chips, to promote a healthy lifestyle at the midway point of this Buy it, sell it, tossed salad for the town’s residents. year’s challenge. trade it, rent it... Oct. 30: Cheeseburger, sidewinders or chicken nuggets, whole The apples will be adorned Gordon Petrie, the Emmett in the grain roll, side winders with a sticker pointing out mayor who has been a peren- Oct. 31: Chicken penne Alfredo, Italian breadstick, steamed that the city and Symms Fruit nial champion, leads the way Classifieds! broccoli or assorted sandwiches w/chips, steamed broccoli Ranch have donated the fruit by a wide margin with nearly Bruneau/Grand View Milk and fruit offered daily Oct 25: Breakfast: PB & J, fruit, juice, milk Lunch: Nachos, refried beans/salsa, corn Oct 26: Breakfast: Biscuit & gravy, fruit, juice, milk Lunch: Corn dogs, sweet potato fries, fresh broccoli, fresh fruit, chocolate cake Oct 30: Breakfast: Cereal, fruit, juice, milk Lunch: Chicken & noodle, tossed romaine salad, steamed carrots Oct 31: Breakfast: Pancakes, fruit, juice, milk Lunch: Chicken patty on a bun, romaine tossed salad, steamed broccoli Senior menus Homedale Senior Center Salad bar available with each meal: lettuce, tomato, boiled eggs, peaches, apricots, salad dressing Milk served daily Oct. 25: Corned beef on roll, German potato salad, carrot salad Oct. 26: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/gravy, California blend veggies, roll Oct. 31: Roast pork, mashed potatoes w/gravy, broccoli, roll Nov. 1: Sausage & biscuits, country gravy, mashed potatoes, beets
Rimrock Senior Center All meals are served with milk & fruit juice Oct. 26: Pulled pork sandwiches, French fries, caulifl ower & pea salad, Waldorf salad Oct. 29: Chili w/meat, Cheese, onions & bacon, tossed salad, canned fruit, cinnamon rolls Oct. 31: Bones casserole, chopped goblin salad, stewed ghoul heads, black bat ears, vampire bread Page 6A Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Death notice Calendar MARIA TRINIDAD PEREZ de BARROSO, 69, of Today Teens and Tweens program Marsing, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at a Boise hospital. A Kindergarten parent/teacher conferences 4 p.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Homedale Elementary Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 2017 at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 624 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell. School, 420 W. Washington Ave., Homedale. afternoons Monday through Saturday Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, (208) 337-4033 Oct. 26, 2017 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1122 Coffee club Saturday W. Linden St., Caldwell. Arrangements: Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 9 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Our Lady Queen of Heaven mass Caldwell. (208) 459-0833 Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 10 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Oreana Preschool Story Time Loop Road, Oreana. (208) 466-7031 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 3rd St. Free lunch HES fall festival W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 Noon to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Movie time Church, 320 N. 6th St. W., Homedale. (208) Noon, Eastern Owyhee County Library, 520 337-5419 raffl e tickets on sale Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) 834-2785 Senior center dominoes and card games Preschool story time 2 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main PTO fundraiser with Veterans Day, which is the 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Owyhee County St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 Tuesdays same day as the carnival. Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. (208) and Thursdays set for Nov. 11 Veterans will receive 834-2785 discounts at the carnival, too. Christian Life Club after-school program Sunday Raffl e tickets are available Raffle prizes available 4 p.m., kindergarteners through sixth-graders, today for the drawings include: Trunk or treat 4 p.m., kindergarteners through sixth-graders, 5:30 p.m., Homedale Calvary Fellowship, scheduled for the Homedale • Four one-day park hopper First Presbyterian Church of Homedale, 320 Elementary Fall Festival passes to Disneyland 4220 E. Pioneer Road, Homedale. (208) N. 6th St. W. (208) 337-3464 906-4210 Carnival. • A Trojans sports fan pack, Parent/teacher conferences, Grades 1-4 Students will sell tickets including season passes for two 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Homedale Elementary through Monday, Nov. 6. They to all high school and middle School, 420 W. Washington Ave., Homedale. Monday Homedale FFA meeting cost $1 each, or 25 can be school sporting events as well (208) 337-4033 6:30 p.m., Homedale High School ag shop, purchased for $20. as stadium chairs, Yeti bottles, Legislative open house North 2nd Street East and East Owyhee The top ticket-sellers earn a wagon and Trojan gear 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cookies with Christy Zito, Avenue, Homedale. (208) 337-4613 prizes, including a mini iPad • A Ruger American Predator Sandbar Café with a Cause, 18 Sandbar Ave., for the contest winner, an 6.5 Creedmoor from Al’s Pawn Marsing. electronic tablet for the runner- and Sports Tuesday up, T-shirts, carnival prizes and • A custom rustic wooden Book club for adults movie passes. fl ag Thursday 10 a.m., last Tuesday of each month, The annual festival will take • A remote control car TOPS meeting Homedale Public Library, 125 W. Owyhee place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • A king-sized quilt 8 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228 on Saturday, Nov. 11 inside at • A $200 grocery package, St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3867 Fit and Fall exercise the elementary school. Folks including a $100 WinCo Parent-teacher conferences 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. needn’t be present to win raffl e gift card and 30 pounds of 10 a.m., kindergarten through Grade 4, Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 prizes. hamburger from Owyhee Meat Homedale Elementary School, 420 W. Chamber of Commerce luncheon Proceeds from the HES Pack Washington Ave., Homedale. (208) 337- Noon, The Bowling Alley, 18 N. 1st St. W., Parent Teacher Organization- • A metal pedal tractor from 4033 Homedale. sponsored event will help the Nampa Campbell Tractor Fit and Fall exercise Senior center pinochle provide classroom supplies, location 10:30 a.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. 1 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main fencing improvements at the • An American Girl doll Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 Tuesdays school, lunch payments for • A Traeger smoker/grill Senior center pinochle and Thursdays families struggling to pay sponsored by Wilson Tire and 1 p.m., Rimrock Senior Center, 525 Main After-school program their children’s lunches, W3 Livestock St., Grand View. (208) 834-2922 Tuesdays 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Knight Community Church, and accessible playground More prizes will be available and Thursdays 630 Idaho Ave., Grand View. (208) 845-2019 equipment for all HES during a separate raffl e during Crafts for Kids Safe-n-Sane Halloween students, including the special- the day of the festival, including 4 p.m., fi rst-graders and up, Eastern Owyhee 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., participating businesses, day class. movie tickets and passes to County Library, 520 Boise Ave., Grand View. Homedale. (208) 337-4641 Students will soon be busy Roaring Springs, Wahooz, and (208) 834-2785 Halloween carnival creating patriotic art to coincide Circus Trix, among others. Homedale City Council meeting 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., free, old Homedale 6 p.m., City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., High School gymnasium, 203 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4641 Homedale. Adrian City Council meeting After-school Story Time Marsing Lions plan 7 p.m., Adrian High School library, 305 4:30 p.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 3rd St. Owyhee St., Adrian. (541) 372-2179 W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 children’s vision tests AA meetings Trunk or treat 7:30 p.m., Homedale Friends Community 6 p.m., Marsing LDS Church parking lot, 215 The Marsing Lions Club graders then move to the Church, 17434 U.S. 95, Wilder. (208) 337- 3rd Ave. W., Marsing. will hold vision screening elementary school for fi rst-, 3464 Trunk or treat Monday for some of the town’s third- and fi fth-graders. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Sandbar Cafe for a Cause students. All screenings should wrap parking lot, 18 Sandbar Ave. (208) 896-4124 Club members will man eye up by 11 a.m., according Friday Idaho Foodbank drop-off Trunk or treat test equipment at the middle to Lions Club member Jim 9 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th 6:30 p.m., Homedale LDS Church parking school at 8 a.m. for seventh- Briggs. St. W., Homedale. lot, 708 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. Story Time AA meetings RUBY KIESTER, 95, longtime 10:15 a.m., Homedale Public Library, 125 W. 7:30 p.m., Homedale Friends Community Owyhee County resident, passed away Owyhee Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-4228, Church, 17434 U.S. 95, Wilder. (208) 337- at sunrise on October 15, 2017 at afternoons Monday through Saturday 3464 Karcher Estates, Nampa, Idaho. The family wishes to thank family and You can fi nd a comprehensive listing of local events online at www.theowyheeavalanche.com. community members that attended Click on the “Calendar of Events” link on the left-hand side of the page. her service on a beautiful fall day Submit information on upcoming fundraisers, meetings, reunions or community events to The at the Marsing-Homedale cemetery. Owyhee Avalanche by noon Fridays for inclusion in the calendar. Drop off press releases at the The full obituary can be viewed at Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale, mail them to P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628, fax them to (208) 337-4867 or e-mail them to [email protected] (an e-mail link also is alsipfuneralchapel.com available on our Web site). For more information on submissions, call (208) 337-4681. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 7A Studies link coffee to good health Homedale Sr. Center Whether you believe it show the benefi ts of coffee or not, that extra cup of on one level, it also contains plans holiday events coffee in other healthy ingredients the morn- cups of caffeinated coffee that may help defend against by Novalee Madsen on Tuesday, Nov. 21. ing may do daily are 20 percent less like- many other conditions. Ac- For The Owyhee Avalanche Christmas dinner will be more than ly to become depressed than cording to Carly Trueger, The Homedale Senior Center served at noon on Thursday, give you a women who rarely drink Registered Dietician from will present several holiday- Dec. 21. quick en- coffee. The researchers ana- Weill Cornell, “Coffee is rich related events in the coming The winning ticket in the ergy boost. lyzing the fi ndings think that in antioxidants, and antioxi- months. annual Christmas quilt raffl e Research one possible explanation for dants may protect your body A Christmas bazaar, which will be drawn during the Dec. shows that caffeine’s role in lowering against free radicals, which includes bake sale and silent 21 meal. drinking depression risk is that caf- damage cells and can lead to auction, is scheduled to run The quilt is on display at coffee is Surine Greenway feine seems to protect the cancer, heart disease and oth- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the center, 224 W. Idaho Ave., linked to a lower risk of brain against specifi c neuro- er chronic diseases.” She also Saturday, Nov. 18. during regular business hours, stroke and basal cell carci- toxins that interfere with the states “research shows that Proceeds from the event which are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. noma, and can even be tied release of chemicals related coffee drinkers are healthier will help with senior center on Tuesday, Wednesday and to lower incidence of de- to mood. Though four cups than people who don’t drink operating costs. Thursday. pression in older women. of coffee per day may sound coffee. However, it is dif- Folks wanting to sell wares Quilt raffl e tickets cost $1 At the International Confer- high, the additional study fi cult to determine, based on at the bazaar can rent space, each or six for $5 and can ence on Frontiers in Cancer was done regarding the same current research, if it’s just too. be purchased at the senior Prevention Research, a study amount of coffee and found the coffee that makes people A large table costs $12, and center. based on cancer was present- that the lowest risk of basal healthier, since there are so smaller tables can be rented For more information on ed that showed caffeine may cell carcinoma was associ- many other dietary variables for $6. Call the senior center the upcoming events, contact be the key protective ingredi- ated as well. and other factors that cannot at (208) 337-3020 for more senior center coordinator Joan ent in coffee. The depression The study of basal cell all be accounted for.” information. Thomson at (208) 337-3020 or study that was published in carcinoma (a type of skin — Surine Greenway is the The senior center will serve email her at homedalesrc04@ Archives of Internal Medi- cancer) could not provide a University of Idaho Owyhee Thanksgiving dinner at noon gmail.com. cine, researchers also found direct cause-and-effect rela- County Extension Family and the same results. Decaffein- tionship between coffee or Consumer Sciences educator. ated coffee consumption caffeine, though. Research- For more information, you was not associated with any ers who published a stroke can reach Greenway at the health benefi ts in either of the study could not pinpoint U of I Owyhee County Exten- studies conducted. exactly how coffee protects sion Offi ce at (208) 896-4104 The depression study in- the brain against stroke. So or [email protected]. The cluded 50,000 women with while the direct links are not offi ce is located at 238 W. 8th an average age of 63, and the tied, the overall association Ave. W., in Marsing. Column results showed that women is still present. source: Women’s Nutrition who drank four 8-ounce While this research may Connection, Volume NC17G
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An additional event will “I’m going to ask The accompany this year’s Bowling Alley if we can Homedale Safe ‘n’ Sane borrow some pins, and Halloween community trick- then we’re going to make or-treating. them look like little A free Halloween mummies,” Dakota carnival will run said. “We’ll probably from 4 p.m. to 6:30 use a basketball or a p.m. on Tuesday in kickball.” the old high school Dakota is also gymnasium across planning to set up a New Owyhee County treasurer Annette Dygert (left) repeats the oath of offi ce as Magistrate the street from Bette photo booth at the Judge Dan C. Grober administers it in Murphy on Monday. Uda City Park on East carnival, and give Idaho Avenue. out an award for best Homedale High Dakota Kelly costume. Chief deputy Dygert begins School senior Dakota Kelly is She’s looking for donations putting the carnival together of individually wrapped baked as part of her senior project. goods for the treat walk, such stint as county treasurer The 17-year-old said her as cookies or cupcakes. senior project mentor, Donnae Dakota also seeks donations Annette Dygert is offi cially qualifi ed and knowledgeable treasurer from Brenda to my- Holtry, gave her the idea for of Halloween decorations and Owyhee County’s new trea- person for the job. self will be a smooth transi- the event. prizes to give out. She said surer. “This will assure the taxpay- tion, except Brenda will be “She suggested something people can either contribute The longtime chief deputy ers, the county and the other greatly missed, but I am very that she remembered as a kid,” cash to help her buy prizes, or treasurer took the oath of of- elected offi cials continue to excited for her to spend more Dakota said. “She said they folks can donate inexpensive fi ce during Monday’s Board get the professional, courte- time with her family,” Dygert haven’t had a kid’s carnival in items like dollar store toys or of County Commissioners ous, and knowledgeable that wrote. a while, and I thought it would candy. (BOCC) meeting. the offi ce is known for.” Dygert was one of two peo- be cool to do a Halloween Anyone who would like to She succeeds Brenda Rich- Dygert received “strong” ple the Owyhee County Re- theme.” help Dakota with supplies, or ards, whose last day on the letters of recommendation publican Central Committee Games at the carnival will volunteer to staff a carnival job was Friday. from Sheriff Perry Grant, As- recommended to county com- include: booth can contact her at (208) Dygert has served as Rich- sessor Brett Endicott and the missioners. During an Oct. 10 • Broom race 919-2491 or kotakelly12@ ards’ chief deputy for the past Republican Central Commit- meeting, board chair Kelly • Pumpkin tic-tac-toe gmail.com. 10 years and started working tee, “where she had the vote Aberasturi from District 2 and • Pin the spider on the web The daughter of Greg and in the treasurer’s offi ce in of seven out of the 11 voting District 1 Commissioner Jerry • Mummy bowling Cassy Kelly has attended 2005. Before that, the Guffey precinct committee mem- Hoagland threw their support • Onion sack race Homedale schools since resident worked for the Melba bers,” Richards said. behind Dygert’s nomination. • Treat walk kindergarten. School District. Dygert said her predecessor District 3 Commissioner Joe • Beanbag toss She already has plans for “The commissioners made taught her a lot about the of- Merrick voted for the other • Candy prize wheel next fall after graduation. the right choice for the good fi ce. choice, Planning and Zoning • Basketball shoot “To go to college at of the county and the constitu- “I have learned the impor- administrative assistant Tif- • Bobbing for apples Northwest Nazarene ents in appointing Annette as tance of communication and fany Nettleton Tuttle. • Pin the face on the jack- University and become a my successor,” Richards said. have seen her serve with com- Dygert will have to seek a o’-lantern pediatrician,” Dakota said. “She has served the county passion as she served the citi- full term in the May Republi- Dakota thinks she knows for 12 years and is the most zens of Owyhee County,” she can primary, which also would what the most popular games — SC wrote in an email. have been the next re-election For FAST results... Dygert added that she cycle for Richards. doesn’t foresee any problems Dygert and her husband try the Rimrock students settling into her new role as Shawn have two sons, Josh Classifieds! treasurer. and Zack. “The transition of county — SC explore better future at school’s college fair Spooky Good Weekend! Rimrock Jr.-Sr. High School The Rimrock Booster Club students are gearing up for a will be executing a Letterman college, career, and resources Challenge in which the vendors Karaoke This Friday 9pm - 1am fair. will vote on students who stand The fair will be held from 2 out the most. The student with p.m. to 3:40 p.m., on Thursday, the most votes will receive a Nov. 9 at the high school, 39678 Rimrock letterman’s jacket. State Hwy. 78, Bruneau. The fair is seeking more “High School Raiders vendors and alumni volunteers HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY are working on resumes to to help educate students on LIVE MUSIC present to employers while local employment, as well 7)4( "5#+). #/5.429 s 0- !- they network. Junior Raiders as teaching the children the will be focusing on soft skills importance of education. If COSTUME CONTEST and communication,” Rimrock you are interested in becoming $2).+ 30%#)!,3 counselor Jamie Metcalf said. a vendor or you are an alumni, Soft skills include work ethic, contact Metcalf at (208) 834- LAST CHANCE SALOON • 120 West Idaho • HOMEDALE problem-solving, being a team 2260 or email her at JMetcalf@ player and time management. sd365.us. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 9A Richards leaves treasurer’s offi ce “in great shape” Colleagues laud Reynolds Creek said. Brenda Richards Richards also testifi ed before Congress and also worked in rancher’s 12 years of service Hometown: Twin Falls Washington D.C. to secure the Residence: Reynolds Creek (21 years in Owyhee preservation of the Payments Brenda Richards left the Clerk’s office on the daily County) In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Owyhee County Treasurer’s balancing for everything from Spouse: Tony (married 33 years) funding. Office under circumstances the courts receipts, sheriff Sons: Daniel (30), rancher, married to Bailey; Tom (28), “My position as a county similar to her own ascension receipts, DMV, recording, etc., works on family ranch and ranches on his own, married treasurer who understands this to the role. and also with the turnover of to Itxaso; John (25), studying law at Lewis and Clark in lent well to working on a team But in the 12 years between the tax collection monthly to Portland, ranches with his brothers, worked in Governor’s to advocate the importance of Richards’ appointment to be allocated to each taxing Department of Lands and Minerals this summer succeed Barbara Wright and district.” PILT funding for counties,” her fi nal day on the job Friday, All three county she said. there has been a world of commissioners say the impact over backwards to take care of “in great shape.” And, with her previous change in the corner offi ce in of Richards’ departure will it but without putting the other “Each year the auditor has work as the Public Lands the Murphy courthouse. be felt, but she has left her taxpayers at a disadvantage.” found everything in order,” Council national president and “When I went in as Owyhee office in “great shape” for Richards is most proud Merrick said. “I have really continuing work as the Owyhee County Treasurer 12 years her successor, chief deputy of that fi nal point. She feels appreciated her hard work, Initiative chair, Richards isn’t ago, we did not have online Annette Dygert. the treasurer has a chief long hours that she has devoted necessarily riding off into the banking, (or) email use as “Brenda Richards will responsibility to work with to the offi ce of treasurer.” sunset. we see it today, and much of be greatly missed by me,” property owners and help them Even before Richards became “Because of my intense the balancing was still done District 1 Commissioner Jerry stay in their homes. treasurer, her dedication was knowledge and background manually rather than using Hoagland said. “She has the “I have learned the well-known as she fought for over the past 30 years on our computer software,” the professionalism that comes as a importance of communication public lands ranching. Her these matters, I was, and will Reynolds Creek rancher said. county elected offi cial. She had and have seen her serve with work on those issues only continue to, work and serve on “There was also very little made money from investments compassion as she assisted intensifi ed after she became an the natural resource matters,” diversity in the investment to help offset funding directly citizens of Owyhee County,” elected offi cial. she said. accounts held.” from taxpayers. Dygert said. She served as Public Lands Aberasturi wouldn’t have it With an accounting “She has worked with Richards points to the Council national president any other way. background, Richards delinquencies to offer ways to remaining treasurer’s office and was chair of the Idaho “What she’s done for the went to work to modernize catch up.” staff of Dygert and Haylee Association of Counties Public county I don’t think can be operations and help unite the Board of County Smith — and the seamless Lands Steering Committee for measured. Twenty years from different departments in the Commissioners chair Kelly transition the pair can pull off three years after which she was now, it might even be greater courthouse. Aberasturi agreed. — as a big reason she decided chosen by her IAC peers to than what it is today, what “I personally appreciate “She’s just so easy to work to step away now. serve as the Western Interstate she’s done: To keep the public the service and work that with. Anytime there’s an issue “They are a great team, and Region representative for lands use still viable to the Brenda has provided as county she’s always looked out what without their capability and the National Association of ranchers and those who want to treasurer,” county Republican would make it better for the my confi dence in them I would Counties. recreate,” Aberasturi said. Central Committee chair individuals because just going not necessarily have made the “That was truly and honor, “What she’s done for Shawn Dygert said. after their property is not what decision to leave offi ce at this and with that I have also been Owyhee County and the whole Healthy returns on diversifi ed we want to do,” the District time,” she said. working with other counties West has been tremendous. long-term investments help 2 commissioner said. “She District 3 Commissioner Joe and their commissioners in She gets it. She understands it save taxpayers money, Richards has always been an advocate Merrick agrees that Richards is some of our neighboring states immensely.” said. And more cooperation for those people and fi nding leaving the treasurer’s offi ce on their land use issues,” she — JPB within the courthouse has made solutions. Rather than (tax accounting more effi cient. deed sales, she) finds other “We have also been able to avenues that would allow the Join us the 1st Sunday of every Month! work well and bring a sense people to keep their property. of unity with the other offi ces “I would say in some of that # (*) Buckaroo Breakfast (*) # as we work closely with the she has done more than bend & BLM to guide Soda Fire rehab tours Soda Fire rehabilitation Participants are responsible treatments are the focus of for providing their own tour Cowboy Church a pair of Bureau of Land transportation and lunch. 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Idaho Ave. Sandbar, LDS Church Bishop Mark Thatch- churches looking er stated that the event will go until the candy runs out. for participants A potluck dinner will precede the trunk-or-treating at 6 p.m. Boys and girls dressed up for Thatcher said folks are invited Halloween will have two spe- to enjoy chili, corn bread, rolls, cial evening opportunities to fi ll apple cider and hot chocolate at their candy baskets in Marsing. the potluck. • Trunk-or-treating will be He added that anyone who is Avalanche intern out on the beat held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on decorating their car and hand- Novalee Madsen (left) interviews new Marsing business owner Georgie Junay last week on Tuesday in The Sandbar Café ing out candy should park on Main Street. Novalee, 16, is interning at The Owyhee Avalanche as part of a career assignment with a Cause parking lot, 18 the east side of the church. at her school, Thomas Jefferson Charter in Caldwell. Sandbar Ave. • Another trunk-or-treat will If you would like to hand out be held two days before Hallow- New second-hand candy from the trunk of your een beginning at 5:30 p.m., on store opens car, call (208) 896-4124. Sunday, outside the Homedale Georgie Junay had the • Trunk-or-treating will also Calvary Fellowship at 4220 E. grand opening for her second- be held beginning at 6 p.m. on Pioneer Road. hand store, Twice as Nice, Halloween at the Marsing LDS Event organizer Elizabeth last Wednesday in Marsing. Church, 215 3rd Ave. W. Roberts said the event will also Her shop, located on 429 W. Church Bishop Sean Row- include free hot dogs and games, Main St., Ste. 102, contains ley said the event will run until along with a bounce house, hay- things such as clothing, jew- about 8 p.m., and chili will be rides, and chili cook-off. elry, and other knickknacks served. There is no charge. She added that more volun- priced between $1 and $100. Rowley said about 225 peo- teers are sought to help staff the Store hours 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. ple handed out candy during the festivities, and additional peo- Wednesday through Saturday. event last Halloween, and he is ple would be welcome to park Junay, who is originally from expecting about the same num- their cars and hand out candy. New Jersey, currently lives ber of folks this year. Anyone is Folks are invited to adorn their in Homedale, but choose to welcome to come park their car vehicles with child-friendly place her shop in Marsing and participate. Halloween decorations. because she “thought Mars- In the past, some of the car For more information on the ing was a nice town.” You trunks have been decorated in a trunk-or-treat at Homedale Cal- can contact Junay at (908) Halloween theme. vary Fellowship, or to volunteer 307-1762 or email her at • Trunk-or-treating will start your time, call Roberts at (208) georgieannajunay@AOL. at 6:30 p.m. at the Homedale 906-4210. — SC com GO FURTHER WITH GREAT DEALS. High-Speed Internet Is Available In Your Area! Call Today To Get Connected! 208-344-3837 UP TO AS LOW AS QUALITY BROADBAND CONNECTION TO SURF $400 2.99% THE WEB AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FAVORITE CONTENT FACTORY-TO-DEALER FIXED APR FINANCING INCENTIVES on select models* for 36 months on approved credit** IN SECONDS... 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(6/17) Page 12A Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Owyheeans among fi ddlers rehearsing for hoedown Tickets are on sale now for 2967 or they can be purchased the 35th annual County Harvest at the door beginning at noon Hoedown, which will feature on the day of the show. young fi ddlers from Owyhee Ticket prices are $10 for County. adults, $8 for students and The hoedown features senior citizens, and $6 for the Junior Jammer Fiddlers children younger than 12. and Hoedowners under the Free tickets are available for direction of Roberta Pearce residents of nursing homes and and will be held at 2 p.m. care centers. Activity directors on Saturday, Nov. 18 inside should contact Pearce by phone the Caldwell High School or email her at juniorjammers@ Homedale musicians jazzed about Chaplin auditorium, 3401 S. Indiana aol.com. Members of the Homedale High School jazz band accompany a Charlie Chaplin fi lm during Ave., in Caldwell. Owyhee County boys Thursday’s second annual Not-So-Silent Movie night. Photo by Todd Kleppinger Tickets are available by and girls perform with both calling Pearce at (208) 407- groups. Young Trojans tuned up for district marching contest by Todd Kleppinger situation. As the marching band and seniors. The wide range help because the band is not Zieske oversees For The Owyhee Avalanche prepares for the Mel Shelton of grades represented in the learning really easy music. band with just Homedale schools music District III Marching Band Homedale band has provided “It’s still a high school show,” director John Zieske has found Competition on Saturday, it a few wrinkles but also some Zieske said. one senior himself in a rather unique will be doing so with a very opportunities for young musi- Typically, the role of drum young group of kids. cians to step up. major is reserved for seniors, In fact, nearly half the band Zieske is in his third year as but this year that position is Open 7:30 am - 6 pm Lumber 337-5588 consists of seventh-graders. band director for the Homedale fi lled by junior Mauricia Villar- A&S Monday - Friday This year’s concert and schools. When he started he real. She’s doing great, Zieske & Supply 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 328 Hwy 95 in Homedale marching bands have a de- was the fourth teacher in four said, and the band is respond- cided lack of senior leadership. years that his students had been ing to her very well. STOVE PELLETS Kendra Thatcher, who plays through. The theme for this year’s baritone, is the only senior in “When you keep getting a performances is a tribute to In Stock Now! the current band and she is just new band teacher every year, the Rolling Stones, featuring returning this year after being it’s hard to fi nd a lot of consis- songs such as “(I Can’t Get No) ÌvÀiiâiÊUÊ ÌÀÊ" Hay In Stock! involved in other activities for tency,” he said. Satisfaction” and “Get Off My ViÊ iÌÊUÊ/>Êi>ÌiÀà Straw Bales a few years. 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Sometimes it’s the the attention and interest of “The Plumber You upperclassmen or even the both children and adults more middle-schoolers that help easily, in his opinion. Know and Trust” each other out. As the musicians prepare for “This year, we have a lot of their fi nal competition Satur- Owned and operated by the Overall family since 1982 juniors,” Zieske said, “but not day, Zieske expects his band to a lot of eighth-, ninth-, and do well, even with the unusual 10th-graders.” makeup of this year’s group. “We treat your home with respect and care. We are plumbing He has been able to lean on It’s a young group, but this service specialists... and we guarantee our workmanship 100%” the juniors, in particular, to bodes well for the future. help their younger bandmates The band’s performance is Do You Have One of These 5 Problems Now? out in sectionals. scheduled for 12:15 p.m. at Al- It has been very important for bertsons Stadium on the Boise Blocked Sewer/Drain Line. 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Parade discussion The Safe ’n’ Sane Halloween scheduled for event will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m., on Tuesday. next meeting Children will trick-or-treat at businesses displaying an The Homedale Chamber orange paper jack-o’-lantern of Commerce will highlight in the window. Business plans for the Homedale for the owners can still pick up those Holidays Night Light Parade paper jack-o’-lanterns at City during next week’s meeting. Hall. The meeting will be held Parker is also reminding at noon on Tuesday at The Chamber members about a Bowling Alley, 18 N. 1st St. homework project he gave W. them. One of the two semi-trucks that crashed Oct. 17 west of Marsing rests on its roof near the U.S. The business organization During last month’s Highway 95-Idaho highway 55 intersection. typically meets on the fourth meeting, he asked the group Tuesday of each month, but to think about trying again for Chamber president Gavin a Transportation Alternatives Big rigs tie up U.S. 95 west of Marsing Parker said he had a pre- Program grant to help improve A truck driver received minor injuries and a was traveling westbound on Idaho 55. existing commitment on Oct. schoolchildren safety. traffi c citation after a crash west of Marsing. Sharipov was cited for inattentive driving, 24, so the October meeting A year ago, the proposed Idaho State Police reports Solijon Sharipov which is a misdemeanor. will be held a week late. pathway to shore up school failed to stop at the stop sign northbound U.S. Marsing Ambulance transported Sharipov to Parker said fi nalizing details pedestrian safety issues Highway 95 at its intersection with Idaho West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell where for the Night Light Parade, from South 5th Street West highway 55 before 8 a.m. on Oct. 17. he was treated for minor injuries. Davis was which is scheduled for around to Homedale Middle School The 2018 Freightliner semi the 21-year-old not transported. 6 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. scored low in the Idaho Hallandale Beach, Fla., resident was driving Both drivers were wearing seatbelts. 25, is a priority because Transportation Department’s collided with a 1990 Freightliner semi driven by The roadway was blocked for about 4½ the Chamber does not have grant judging because the city 31-year-old Wesley Davis of Middleton. Davis hours. another scheduled gathering has yet to acquire land for the before the parade. project. The city and Chamber “There could be a special also pursued funding to Teens involved in separate wrecks meeting if we have something improve student pedestrian No serious injuries were Bruneau Highway in Marsing uninjured. Both live in that needs addressed,” Parker safety at the elementary reported in a pair of car on Oct. 16. Marsing. said. “Otherwise we’ll just school. accidents last week. Bowman said Bailey Reyes, Bowman said no citations communicate by email and Parker said he would like to A 16-year-old girl emerged 18, was backing out of a were written because both phone to fi ne-tune the plan.” hear thoughts on re-applying unhurt Thursday afternoon driveway in a 2000 Dodge parties held some blame in the The theme for this year’s for the grant. when the 1994 Nissan pickup Intrepid when a southbound accident — Reyes for unsafe parade is “Elf,” the 2003 “The mayor and city leaders she was driving rolled on Idaho 2002 Chevrolet Suburban backing and Shirley Fletcher Jon Favreau-directed movie are excited to revisit the safe highway 78 near Murphy after collided with the passenger for speeding. starring Will Ferrell. routes to schools grant and the 3 p.m. car. — JPB “It’s always fun to see what path to the middle school,” he Owyhee County Sheriff’s Reyes refused medical people come up with,” Parker said. “I’m on board with that Chief Deputy Lynn Bowman treatment when Marsing said. “It’s fun to just set the as well, and it’s nice to have a said the teenager swerved to Ambulance got on scene, Buy it, sell it, theme, but otherwise leave it group that’s willing to tackle missed a rock in the road and Bowman said. trade it, rent it... open to interpretation.” that together.” lost control. The occupants of the in the The Chamber could also Parker welcomes comments A Marsing woman refused Suburban, driver Shirley wrap up any fi nal items from community members medical treatment after a Fletcher, 54, and passenger Classifieds! concerning the annual at meetings. Anyone with two-vehicle accident on Old Frank Fletcher, 57, were Homedale Safe ‘n’ Sane questions about the Chamber Halloween community trick- can email him at gsparker72@ or-treating Tuesday, just hours yahoo.com. 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Two Boise residents were ported that the vehicle had run meanor citations written for Bowman said Brooke had arrested in Grand View after over 10 aluminum sprinkler arrests marijuana possession and pos- six grams of marijuana and fi ve sheriff’s deputies received pipes next to the highway. session of drug paraphernalia. grams of meth. multiple reports of a vehicle Bowman said Heiken ini- A Boise woman has been Other people were picked up Brooke was driving a 2005 causing damage and parked tially refused to exit the ve- arrested on suspicion of traf- on outstanding warrants, Mar- Dodge Dakota pickup with a suspiciously in the middle of hicle when Packwood made fi cking marijuana. sano said. 56-year-old male and a 22- the street. contact. The chief deputy also Janell Timmins, 38, was • A California man was year-old female, whose three Brian Heiken, 48, was ar- said Hiatt “laid hands” on the arrested on the felony charge arrested last Wednesday on children were also in the ve- rested on suspicion of drunk responding deputy as he at- before 12:30 p.m. on Friday several charges, including hicle. driving, and his passenger, tempted to handcuff her. during a multi-agency drug in- felony methamphetamine pos- • A Nampa man remained 48-year-old Heidi Hiatt was Heiken was arrested on sus- terdiction patrol on U.S. High- sessiotn, after he was stopped in custody Monday after he booked into Owyhee County picion of driving under the way 95 south of Marsing. for speeding. was charged with felony drug Jail for allegedly striking the infl uence after he failed fi eld Owyhee County Sheriff’s Cody Brooke, 27, of Olive- possession. responding deputy during the sobriety tests. Chief Deputy Lynn Bowman hurst, Calif., was driving a John Jorgensen, 49, was traffi c stop before 8:30 p.m. on Bowman said the man was said authorities pulled over 2005 Dodge Dakota fi lled with pulled over after 10 p.m. on Saturday. also charged with a misde- Timmins’ vehicle after she several passengers when he Sunday after he allegedly per- Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Lynn meanor for leaving the scene of performed an illegal U-turn was pulled over for traveling formed an unsafe U-turn in a Bowman said Deputy Harry a property damage accident. after spotting the signs warn- 84 mph in a 65 mph zone on blindspot on U.S. 95, Bowman Packwood located a 2006 A search warrant had to be ing motorists of the special U.S. Highway 95 near Poison said. Nissan Pathfi nder driven by obtained to get a blood sample patrol. Creek Road. While performing a pat- Heiken at milepost 54 on Idaho from Heiken. Bowman said Idaho State Police spokes- Brooke also has been down for safety, the respond- highway 78. the man refused blood-alcohol man Tim Marsano said about charged with misdemeanors ing deputy found a pipe with County dispatch had re- concentration tests, so he was eight pounds of marijuana was for marijuana possession, para- meth residue. ceived reports of the Pathfi nder transported to West Valley discovered in Timmins’ car. phernalia possession, carrying Jorgensen also was cited for parked in the middle of the Medical Center in Caldwell to Idaho State Police and coun- an open container of alcohol the illegal U-turn. street near a Grand View bar complete the blood draw. ty deputies performed the in a vehicle, driving without — JPB and later a property owner re- Heiken faces a misdemeanor count of resisting and obstruct- Find out ing an offi cer. What’s happening Both subjects have been re- Homedale library continues Read Calendar each week leased from the county jail. in the Avalanche — JPB Halloween theme this week Boys and girls will celebrate read. 60 seconds, and one of the Halloween again on Friday Library youth services competitions will involve at the Homedale Public coordinator Carol McMichael picking up as many pieces of Library. said children attending Story candy corn as possible using Children attending Story Time are invited to wear their chopsticks. Time at 10:15 a.m. will hear Halloween costumes, and will The 4 p.m. program is open a reading of “Go to Sleep, play Halloween-themed games to all boys and girls ages 10- Monster!” by Kevin Cornell. after the readings. 17. “Room on the Broom” by Boys and girls at last week’s The library is open from Julia Donaldson will also be Story Time made their own 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday spider webs, a pom-pom spider, through Wednesday, from and had spider races. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday’s Teens and Tweens from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, activity will include a pumpkin and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., craft and “Halloween Minute Saturday. to Win It” games. Call (208) 337-4228 for McMichael explained that more information on library Helping Hand Grant Program each game will be timed for programs. 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Parma for the fourth time this year The stumble against Fruitland State history highlights Homedale High School’s volleyball (and only the fourth time in at least provided motivation rather than 2003 — 2A; coach Jim Smyth team is back in the state tournament the past eight seasons). disappointment, Willson said. 2001 — A-3, 4th place; coach Kevin for the fi rst time in 14 years, and coach All that came in the span of three “During the season for conditioning Murphy Jessica Willson knows exactly why. days of whirlwind volleyball in they had to run stair laps, and whenever 2000 — A-3, 4th place; coach “This group of girls is unlike any I Parma. they started to lose focus and get tired Murphy have coached in the past,” the second- Homedale fought back from a they would start chanting ‘All the way 1999 — A-3, 3rd place; coach year coach said. “They have heart two-set defi cit but lost in fi ve games, to State’ as they ran to help them push Murphy beyond compare and have never given 25-18, 25-18, 17-25, 21-25, 15-8, in through to the end,” Willson said. 1998 — A-3, 3rd place; coach up. Even when the odds weren’t in the district fi nal against Fruitland last “They love the game and love each Murphy their favor they persevered through Wednesday. other as a team and are amazing girls. 1997 — A-3, 4th place; coach it all and never lost sight of their But the perseverance factor kicked It has been my privilege to coach Murphy goals.” in again, sending the Trojans to their them.” 1980 — Class B champion; coach The Trojans (12-6 overall) rallied first 3A state tournament, which Willson, of course, isn’t done yet. Sharon Frost from a 3A District III championship begins Friday at Lake City High match loss to Fruitland to knock off School in Coeur d’Alene. –– See Volleyball, page 4B Holtry anticipates PR challenge for 3A state opener Saturday afternoon high District I (the Intermountain school football has returned to League) in the opening round the banks of the Snake River, of the 3A state playoffs. Kickoff and Homedale coach Matt is set for noon. Holtry couldn’t be happier. About 20 minutes before the For his kids, of course. opening kick, Homedale will “Hosting a playoff game is honor the family of David Hart, 44-for-4-for-4 always a great opportunity, a longtime Trojans assistant and it is awesome that these coach and former athletic seniors get another opportunity director who died in the spring to play a home game at Deward at the age of 62. Bell Stadium,” the ninth-year Admission for Saturday’s coach said. game follows Idaho High Homedale High School senior Lainey Johnson grits her teeth as she legs out the fi nal meters The fourth-ranked Trojans School Athletic Association of her fi nal 3A District III cross country championship meet. Photo by Machele Randall (6-2 overall) play host to Priest (IHSAA) pricing guidelines, River Lamanna (4-4) from –– See Opener, page 2B Top Trojans return to state XC State Park after finishing Trojans plunder Senior Johnson in the top third of their nabs her fourth respective divisions at the 3A District III championship Pirates in trenches appearance meet last week at Riverbend Golf Course. Homedale logs 50-point, 500-yard Lainey Johnson and Homedale was the host performance in SRV fi nale Matthew Randall have been school. here before. “We received nothing but Homedale High School will Matt Holtry exactly what he For Johnson, Saturday’s compliments on the course, honor David Hart’s family was looking for early in a 55- 3A cross country state meet our volunteers, and our prior to Saturday’s state play- 20 blowout to close the 3A will be her fourth and fi nal athletes,” HHS coach Heidi off game. Snake River Valley conference appearance at the pinnacle of Ankeny said. “The other Some of the Trojans paid season. the sport in Idaho. competitors really seem to tribute to the old offensive “Friday night, we got off For Randall, Johnson’s like running out there. It isn’t lineman in the only way they to a fast start and were able Homedale High School the fastest course because know how Friday in Payette. to get a comfortable lead in teammate, it may be the there is a lot of grass so not Homedale’s front fi ve — left the fi rst half,” the ninth-year continuation of a similar a lot of PRs, but enjoyable tackle Clayton Wolfe, left coach said. run. none the less.” guard Scott Matlock, center “Overall we wanted to Both Trojans will compete A senior, Johnson was Kaden Henry, right guard keep the momentum we cre- during Saturday’s state Jeremy Bell and right tackle ated versus Parma and stay championships at Eagle Island –– See State XC, page 7B Matthew Randall Lane Atkins — pushed the Pirates around and gave coach –– See Trojans, page 2B Page 2B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Sports √ Trojans: Offensive line triggers Homedale’s tremendous ground attack From Page 1B Deal scored from seven Homedale scored 21 points healthy, which we feel we were yards out on the next play. within the fi rst 4 minutes, 44 able to accomplish those two • Mason Kincheloe rolled for seconds of the game. things.” 105 yards on just nine carries. The Trojans finished with The big guys up front He scored on a 14-yard run 537 yards total offense. Carson — the last of the gladiators as during Homedale’s 28-point Brown caught two balls for 72 Coach Hart’s practice T-shirt fi rst quarter. yards (including a 21-yard TD from years ago proclaimed The Trojans averaged 11.25 from Deal), Wolfe gained 70 — played a key role in keeping yards per rush attempt and yards on two receptions, and Homedale rolling. fl ashed a quick-strike capabil- Packer pulled in a 9-yard scor- The Trojans (6-2 overall, 4-1 ity early in their march to a ing pass from Uranga. in conference) piled up 360 third 50-plus-points scoring Payette rushers were thrown yards rushing against the win- performance in 2017. for 24 yards in total losses. less Pirates (0-7, 0-5). Jordan Packer recovered Robert Evans-Quijano had a Three players topped the teammate Nelson Lomeli’s quarterback sack, and Trent century mark on the ground: David Hart wore this T-shirt during practices to remind his kickoff at the Payette 35 imme- Shanley and Clayton Wolfe • Quarterback Drew Deal guys up front the gallantry of their craft. diately after Deal’s fi rst TD. teamed up on another. Wolfe picked up where he left off — gave Homedale a 49-6 lead message with a 66-yard jaunt On the next play from scrim- led the team with three tackles against Parma, amassing 121 early in the second half. on the second play from scrim- mage, sophomore quarterback for loss. yards and three touchdowns. • Max Mertz scored on a mage. It was the highlight of Daniel Uranga fi red a 35-yard Tony Baltierrez had three His longest run — a 59-yarder 2-yard run, but sent an early his game-high 130 yards. scoring pass to Wyatt Wolfe. solo tackles and three assists. Owyhee connection helps Melba √ Opener: Priest River may be an up-and-coming power sweep district cross country titles From Page 1B challenge for us will be shutting Melba High School’s Former Homedale student for a spot in Saturday’s state current HHS athletic director down their run game.” Owyhee County contingent Marissa Cole grabbed the meet at Eagle Island State Casey Grove said. Adults The Spartans sandwiched a got the work done Thursday as highest fi nish among Melba’s Park. get in for $6, and children, 40-6 blowout of Bonners Ferry both Mustangs squads qualifi ed runners with Owyhee ties. Former district girls’ students and senior citizens between lopsided losses to No. for the 2A cross country state The sophomore was third in champion Cheylah Volkers, will pay $5. Only IHSAA 2 Gooding (53-8) and Kellogg meet. a personal-record time of 19 a senior, fi nished fourth in the passes and United Dairymen of (40-14). minutes, 47 seconds to help penultimate cross country race Idaho passes will be honored. The team has been held to the Mustangs win the team of her prep career. She ran a The Spartans earned their one score in two of its four championship at the District III 19:50, her fastest time of the district’s No. 2 postseason losses. meet at RedHawk Golf Course season. berth by knocking off perennial The winner of Saturday’s in Nampa. Abe Riley was 29th in the contender Timberlake, 28-14, game hits the road to play Owyheean Tristen Stimpson boys’ race. The sophomore ran on Friday on the road. District VI No. 1 seed (and was seventh in the boys’ race, a PR of 18:15. “They are a program that third-ranked) Shelley (7-1 breaking 17 minutes for a PR Another senior girl, is on the rise,” Holtry said and on a seven-game winning of 16:54 as the Mustangs also Anneliese Helm, was 13th with of Priest River. “They have streak) next week. won the team championship a PR of 21:08. some talented backs, and the — JPB Homedale Trojans Athlete Spotlight HOMEDALE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER OWYHEE AUTO SUPPLY J. Edward Perkins, Jr. D.C. 337-4900 337-4668 BOISE - NAMPA - HOMEDALE 337-3142 337-3271 Football Volleyball &URVVFRXQWU\ 'UHZ'HDOMU4% 3DLJH&DUWHUMUKLWWHU /DLQH\-RKQVRQVU WILSON Rushed for 121 yards, Averaged 12.7 kills, 2 0DWWKHZ5DQGDOOVR played a part in 4 TDs blocks and 3.7 digs in 4XDOL¿HGIRU$VWDWHPHHW Farm Bureau district play Insurance Company 337-4041 517 S. 9th St. Football Volleyball GO TROJANS! Payette, ID 83661 Football Varsity (208) 642-3586 Varsity $VWDWHWRXUQDPHQW $VWDWHSOD\RIIVÀUVWURXQG &RHXUG·$OHQH 6DWXUGD\2FWKRPHYV3ULHVW5LYHUQRRQ )ULGD\2FWYV6RXWK)UHPRQWQRRQ 0'7 -XQLRUYDUVLW\ VLWH7%$ 6HDVRQFRPSOHWH 5HFRUG RYHUDOOLQFRQIHUHQFH :HGQHVGD\2FWDW$'LVWULFW,,,7RXUQDPHQW 482-0103 337-4664 $6QDNH5LYHU9DOOH\FRQIHUHQFHFKDPSLRQV 3DUPDHOLPLQDWLRQ PDWFKSPRUFKDPSLRQVKLSPDWFKSP &URVVFRXQWU\ 7KXUVGD\2FW DW$'LVWULFW,,,7RXUQDPHQW PRUETT 6DWXUGD\2FWDW$VWDWHFKDPSLRQVKLSPHHW UXQQHUXSJDPH LIQHF (DJOH,VODQG6WDWH3DUN SP (DJOH DP JLUOV DQG SP ER\V -XQLRUYDUVLW\DQG)URVKVRSK 337-4681 6HDVRQVFRPSOHWH 337-3474 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 3B Sports Area coaches recognize Marsing man’s career of giving and getting after it.” John Cossel has worn many hats He picked up a teaching in 40 years with the high school degree then added a master’s degree to open the door to the A coaches’ organization He coached girls’ basketball counseling career. recently saluted John Cossel for 10 years as a junior varsity “I always say I’m three for a lifetime of service. head coach and varsity assistant degrees below zero,” Cossel But the Idaho State Coaches for several coaches, wrapping joked. Association Distinguished up with Don Heller. Maybe giving back to the Service Award may be a tad He stayed in the game community all these years is misleading for a man who has when he became certifi ed as just Cossel’s way of doing done a little bit of everything for a basketball referee. About what has come naturally for his hometown since graduating 99 percent of the games he his family. There are four from Marsing High School in offi ciated were JV or junior generations — and perhaps 1966. high school contests, he said. soon to be five generations Sure, most Huskies athletic His announcing career began — of Cossels that have attended fans know Cossel as the voice in 1987 with football games, Marsing schools. of Friday night football in the and he also did pregame “To me, it’s special,” fall and basketball games in introductions and ran the clock Cossel said. “I’m proud of the winter. at the basketball games. the fact that I get to say that Even though he has been “It’s just the enjoyment of the school district provided a announcing games for 30 being with the kids and being good education for me and my years, that is really just the able to give back and be part family and my kids. tip of the iceberg for a man of the whole culture and be “I’ve got a son who is a Ph.D who has taught, coached and part of the community, and it and an engineer and another counseled generations of was an easy spot for me to do who going to have a college Marsing students. it,” he said. degree.” “The distinguished service That gig grew into being award is our Coaches’ Board’s the fulltime voice of the 2A — JPB highest award for service and District III tournaments for the contribution to District III,” past 20 years, Little said. Marsing boys’ basketball “His service to District III coach and District III Coaches as well as MHS is greatly Association vice-president appreciated,” Little said. Have a Tim Little said. Little also interacted with Cossel received the award Cossel when he was high Longtime Marsing High School basketball and football announcer John Cossel (left) accepts the distinguished service news tip? during the Oct. 18 District III school guidance counselor, the Coaches Award Banquet at the fi nal stop on the man’s career award from his former boss, MHS principal and athletic director Caldwell Elks Lodge. in education. Tim Little. Submitted photo Call us! Of course, it’s hard to sum Cossel was the fi rst person in in religion. there,” Cossel said. “I ended up 40 years of service in one his family to get a bachelor’s “I was actually in the ministry up moving back to the area and 337-4681 evening. degree, and his fi rst one came for a few years. I started out ended up going back to school Marsing Huskies Athlete Spotlight 896-4162 896-4815 Showalter Construction Can you dig it? 896-4331 Football Volleyball Cross country Dwight Sevy, jr., RB Brooke Labit, sr., hitter Sefora Arriaga, jr. 95-yard TD run was team’s only score Closed prep career with 4 digs, 4 Ended the season with a PR in the vs. McCall aces vs. New Plymouth district meet 482-0103 Football Volleyball Cross country Varsity Varsity Season complete Friday, Oct. 27 at Payette, 7 p.m. Season complete Junior varsity Record 2-13 overall, 0-10 2A WIC Thursday, Oct. 26, home vs. Payette, 6:30 p.m. 337-4681 Farm Bureau Insurance Company Go Huskies! 337-4041 Page 4B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Sports 3A state tournament At Lake City H.S., Coeur d’Alene All times MDT Friday Match 1: Dist. IV No. 1 Kimberly (15-1) vs. Dist. I No. 2 Timberlake (16-18), 10 a.m. Match 2: Dist. III No. 2 Homedale (12-6) vs. Dist. VI No. 1 South Fremont (14-5), noon Match 3: Dist. III No. 1 Fruitland (24-4) vs. Dist. VI No. 2 Sugar-Salem (23-12), 10 a.m. Match 4: Dist 5 No. 1 Snake River (11-3) vs. Dist. 1 No. 3 Bonners Ferry (12-3), noon Match 5: Kimberly/Timberlake loser vs. Homedale/ South Fremont loser, 3 p.m. Match 6: Fruitland/Sugar-Salem loser vs. Snake River/ Bonners Ferry loser, 3 p.m. Match 7: Kimberly/Timberlake winner vs. Homedale/ South Fremont winner, 5 p.m. Match 8: Fruitland/Sugar-Salem winner vs. Snake River/ Bonners Ferry winner, 5 p.m. Match 9: Match 5 winner vs. Match 8 loser, 7 p.m. Match 10: Match 6 winner vs. Match 7 loser, 7 p.m. Junior Paige Carter (9) serves in front of a large crowd during last Wednesday’s 3A District Saturday III championship match in Parma. Photo by Todd Kleppinger Consolation fi nal (Match 11): Match 9 winner vs. March 10, 10 a.m. Championship semifi nal (Match 12): Match 7 winner HHS can’t complete raucous rally vs. Match 8 winner, noon magic going, though. Heading into the decisive Championship semifi nal (Match 13): Match 11 winner Grizzlies hold The Trojans clawed out of a fifth set, the Fruitland vs. Match 12 loser, 2 p.m. on for volleyball two-set hole before losing to contingent was stunned and Championship fi nal (Match 14): Match 12 winner vs. the Grizzlies, 25-18, 25-17, 17- the Homedale faithful were Match 13 winner, 4 p.m. district title 25, 21-25, 15-8, in Parma. ecstatic. Parma High School’s Championship fi nal: Match 12 winner vs. Match 13 There was a great deal of gym was shaking. winner (if Match 12 winner lost Match 14), 6 p.m. by Todd Kleppinger excitement and energy, both Alas, the fi fth set ended in For The Owyhee Avalanche from the fl oor and in the stands, heartbreak for the physically The Homedale High School as the Homedale fans attended and emotionally exhausted “I am so proud of these volleyball team found itself in full force and full throat. Trojans. in rarefied air again last After tripping out of the gate Homedale bowed out girls and all of their hard Wednesday. and dropping the fi rst two sets but not before some stellar work. Words can’t express After beating Parma for the against the athletic and skillful performances. third time this season — this Grizzlies, the Trojans found Paige Carter led the team how excited I am for them.” time in the postseason’s their next gear. with 16 kills, and sister Amaya opening match — the Trojans Behind the play of twins fi nished with 10 kills and 13 took aim at Fruitland and the Amaya and Paige Carter, both digs. Fisher had 16 digs, while — Jessica Willson HHS program’s fi rst district juniors, and senior Lauryn junior Sophie Nash and senior Homedale volleyball coach championship in 18 years. Fisher, the Trojans engineered Allison Shenk contributed 11 Homedale couldn’t keep the a furious comeback. each. √ Volleyball: Trojans make it 4-for-4 vs. Parma to secure 3A state berth From Page 1B State.” as well as practice to make Before this season, Homedale front-line player Josey Hall Homedale’s state tournament South Fremont knocked off themselves better every day. hadn’t beaten Parma since the served two aces apiece. Nash opener comes at noon MDT Sugar-Salem last week to win “Some of these girls have Panthers joined the 3A Snake also had 45 assists and 12 digs. against District VI champion the District VI championship. been working towards the River Valley conference in Hall added eight kills. South Fremont (14-5). This is the first state goal of going to State for four 2010. Senior Lauryn Fisher The Cougars of St. Anthony tournament appearance for years. I have had the privilege “As a coach, I was not smashed an ace and came up might be a mirror image of a Homedale team since Jim of being in the program with aware of how long it had been with 21 digs. the Trojans in some ways, Smyth coached the Trojans these seniors since they were since we had beaten Parma; Oct. 17: Homedale def. and at least one person with into the 2003 tournament. freshmen, and they have never however, the girls just had the Parma, 3-1 — Ashley Burks connections to the squad Homedale made state given up and each year they mentality that they wanted to stepped up this time to lead a is definitely familiar to tournament appearances in just kept getting better and beat everyone. Not necessarily balanced net attack with 13 Willson. fi ve consecutive seasons under better. And this year was their just Parma,” Willson said. kills. The Carters knocked She credits an Idaho State Kevin Murphy (1997-2001). year, and all their hard work is “They did, however, gain down 10 kills each in a 25-19, University teammate — Britta Sharon Frost coached fi nally paying off.” great confi dence after their fi rst 13-25, 25-14, 25-14 fi rst-round Bartchi-Rhodehouse — with the school’s only state Thursday: Homedale def. win against Parma, and I think victory. sparking South Fremont’s championship team in 1980. Parma, 3-0 — The Trojans that helped fuel their fi re for Hall came along with eight rebuild. Xavier Miranda It has been a long road pulled off the near impossible their next games.” kills, while Lindsey Burks succeeded Bartchi-Rhodehouse back to the ultimate stage, but in defeating the homecourt The Carter twins brought dropped three spikes. this year when she moved out Willson has said these players Panthers for the fourth time the fi re to forge Homedale’s Amaya Carter drilled four of state, Willson said. have been dedicated to the in as many 2017 meetings and fi fth district runner-up fi nish aces, and Nash chipped in “South Fremont is a great rebuild. the second time in three nights since 1998. three to go with 43 assists and team. They too have not been “I am so proud of these to earn the district’s second Paige capped a breakout 11 digs. to State in quite a while,” girls and all of their hard automatic berth. week with 12 kills, two blocks Fisher led the defense with Willson said. “They have been work. Words can’t express Homedale’s resiliency and fi ve digs. 20 digs, and Amaya Carter well-coached and have worked how excited I am for them,” showed as the Trojans battled Amaya led the team with 18 notched 12. hard, just as we have, to rebuild Willson said. “They have put through for a 26-24, 25-21, kills, and she dug 14 balls. their program and make it to in the time in the off-season 25-19 triumph. Setter Sophie Nash and — JPB Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 5B Sports Trojans win state football championship for grades Five HHS teams on the fi eld, and these kids spend Homedale has received the top Academic state champs a lot of time at practice, at games, academic honor in two sports have won honor A list of recent Homedale High School teams that have and on the weekends devoting since the tennis and golf teams topped their sports in grade-point average: themselves to the team. pulled off the feat in the spring since 2005 Class 3A “At the same time, they are of 2005. 2017 — Fall: Football still getting it done at a high Holtry said while the team The Homedale High School 2017 — Spring: Boys’ golf level in the classroom.” opens another pursuit of a football team has won a state 2015 — Fall: Football Homedale football won the state championship on the championship for the second 2005 — Spring: Boys’ golf state academic championship fi eld, the academic title refl ects time in three years. 2005 — Spring: Tennis in 2015, and this year marks something more lasting. The Idaho High School Class 2A the fi fth time in 12 years that “This experience teaches Activities Association last 2003 — School of Excellence (for academics, athletics a Homedale team has won the these young men life skills that week named the Trojans the and citizenship) state academic title. will carry them much further 2017 Class 3A fall academic The football team joins the than their athletic skills will state champions. 3.467 grade-point average in commitment that these kids Trojans golfers as the only teams take them in life,” Holtry said. The team earned the statewide the classroom. make,” HHS coach Matt Holtry to win two championships, and “I’m very proud of them and distinction after athletes built a “I am just very proud of the said. “It takes a lot to be successful 2017 marks the second time all their hard work.” Jordan Valley volleyball reaches State after stumble Junior Regann Skinner Mustangs rally was named first-team All- for 1A District 8 1A District 8, while seniors Cheyenne Davis and Bekkah third seed Cline and junior Nicole Terry Top-seeded Jordan Valley earned second-team all- High School rebounded from tournament nods. an opening-round upset to Jordan Valley also walked reach the 1A Oregon volleyball away with the district playoffs. sportsmanship award. The Mustangs tried to claw The Mustangs (15-7 overall back from a two-set defi cit but after winning six of seven 1A saw their seven-match winning High Desert League matches) streak end in 27-25, 25-18, travel to face Echo in the fi rst 20-25, 21-25, 15-13 loss to round of the state playoffs Prairie City in the 1A District today. 8 semifi nals Saturday at Grant Echo (15-9) finished Union High School in John second in the 1A District 7 Day, Ore. tournament. Jordan Valley rallied in the Third-place match: Jordan third-place match, beating Valley def. Crane, 3-1 — Jordan Valley High School’s volleyball players pose for a team photo during the 1A District 8 Crane in four sets, 25-23, 29- Regann Skinner led the way Tournament on Saturday in John Day, Ore. Submitted photo 27, 17-25, 25-21, to secure the with eight kills and 13 digs, district’s fi nal state berth. while Terry and Emilee Burch 18 digs, and Becky Mackenzie Burch collected six kills and Prairie City went onto win “Overall, the girls had a chimed in with six kills had 10. six assists, and Davis set up 11 the district championship in a great district tournament,” apiece. Davis notched seven points. fi ve-set battle with Adrian. Mustangs coach Tracy Skinner “The girls came out really assists. Regann Skinner was on the The Antelopes (10-9), who said. “We struggled the fi rst fi red up and beat Crane,” Tracy Semifi nal: Prairie City def. service line for 18 points, and reached the state playoffs, beat two (games) with Prairie City Skinner said. Jordan Valley, 3-2 — Warn she also had fi ve kills and nine Huntington and Crane to reach then came back to fi nish with Taylor Warn contributed served eight points and came digs. the title match. a hard-fought fi fth set, losing four kills. away with 18 digs, and Cline Mackenzie served 10 No other Adrian details were 15-13.” Cline paced the defense with chipped in 14 digs. points. provided. Underclassmen take stage in Antelopes’ rout The Antelopes (6-1 overall, 4-1 solo stops and assisted on two others. one yard 52 seconds apart. Home team scores 60 in league) were effi cient against the Sophomore Dakota Martin also had The sophomore completed six of nine in fi rst half vs. PC, winless Panthers (0-8, 0-4), who scored two solo TFL as Adrian/Jordan Valley passes for 107 yards. only their third touchdown of the season defenders made a dozen tackles in the The Antelopes owned a 60-0 halftime Burnt River co-op on Jayden Winegar’s 50-yard pass to Prairie City/Burnt River backfi eld. lead and didn’t score in the third Jojari Field late in the fourth quarter. Senior Kirk Eiguren (a team-high 5.5 quarter. Adrian/Jordan Valley didn’t waste Adrian/Jordan Valley ran 11 fewer total tackles), sophomore Wes Bayes Chase Fillmore threw a 47-yard TD much time putting its stamp of plays than Prairie City/Burnt River, (4.5) and senior Noah Price (four) had pass to Walker in the fi rst quarter, and dominance on Friday’s high school but averaged nearly 10 yards per play. four solo tackles apiece. junior Zeke Quintero returned a punt 60 football regular-season fi nale. The Antelopes gained 362 yards total Eight different Antelopes scored TDs yards for another opening-period score. Sophomore Wade Bond raced 74 offense. on Friday, including some that haven’t Fillmore’s scoring strike was the only yards for a touchdown on the opening The Panthers were held to 58 yards seen a lot of varsity playing time. ball the senior threw all afternoon. kickoff to start a long day for 1A High total offense, and Adrian/Jordan Valley Kort Skinner threw a 51-yard Freshman Sully Ward scored on a Desert League foe Prairie City/Burnt limited their opponents to eight yards touchdown pass to Logan Griffi n to 19-yard run in the opening frame. River. rushing on 40 attempts. cap Adrian/Jordan Valley’s 38-point Sophomore Michael Babcock (nine When the dust had settled at Adrian’s All of Andy Walker’s tackles against fi rst quarter. yards), Bond (47 yards) and junior Sam Ward Field, the Antelopes had beaten the Panthers were made behind the Skinner was back at it in the fourth Green (23 yards) all found pay dirt with the Panthers, 72-6. line of scrimmage. The senior had two quarter, scoring on runs of 45 yards and runs in the second quarter. Page 6B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Sports Homedale’s JV champions roll to end of the line conference season. lead in the second quarter. defense. with 95 yards on three catches, Trojans near 500 The Trojans (5-1 overall, Fisher also ran fi ve yards for The Pirates went backwards and he had the opposite effect yards offense in 4-0 in conference) ended the a touchdown in the fi rst quarter, on three of their possessions, on Payette’s passing game. He season on a fi ve-game winning but it was Keagen Christensen including two of the fi rst three picked off Bennett near the end SRV fi nale streak. who had a breakout game. drives, both of which ended of the fi rst quarter. Homedale could have scored Christensen scored on his in punts. Brady Trout also wreaked Homedale High School left on all eight drives, but Max only two carries of the game, Payette’s second drive of havoc in the Payette backfi eld. little doubt about its junior Schmidt missed on a 32-yard going 15 yards in the opening the game lasted 11 plays but He sacked Bennett for one of varsity football championship fi eld goal six seconds before frame and 37 yards the third covered only 32 yards before his two solo tackles for loss. credentials Thursday. halftime. quarter. Kodee Bennett threw an Fisher had two TFL and fi ve The Trojans scored on seven The Trojans’ passers missed Milo Mertz led a running incomplete pass on 4th-and- solo tackles overall. Mertz also of its fi rst eight drives to wallop just once in 10 attempts. back-by-committee ground long at the Trojans’ 16-yard caught Pirates ball carriers Payette, 47-8, at Deward Bell Spencer Fisher was 8-for-8 attack with 78 yards, while line. behind the line of scrimmage Stadium. through the air for 205 yards Caleb Vargas picked up 17 The Pirates trailed, 7-0, at twice. Homedale rolled up 480 and scoring strikes to Arnulfo of his 53 yards on a second- the time, but wouldn’t see Mason Roundtree had four yards total offense on just 33 Llamas (66 yards for the fi rst quarter scoring jaunt. another sustained drive until solo tackles and an assist, plays to close out an unbeaten touchdowns) and 28 yards to Payette couldn’t get much late in the second quarter. while Ricky Soto had a TFL, 3A Snake River Valley Nathan Cornwall for a 32-0 going against the Trojans’ Llamas led Trojans receivers assist and three solo tackles. HMS sweeps grid titles emphatically Left: Josh Brown makes an acrobatic move to haul Teams have won three in Eli Heck’s touchdown championships in two years pass in Homedale Middle School’s eighth-grade Twelve games. Three Eli Heck’s touchdown pass championship victory touchdowns allowed. Two near the end of the fi rst half over Weiser. Photo by unbeaten seasons. Two cham- for the only score Homedale Randal Van Es pionships. would need. Below: HMS seventh- Homedale Middle School’s Matt McBride scored on grader Mason Strong football teams proved the a bruising 9-yard catch and gains ground during the old adage that defense wins run in the second half for Trojans’ championship championships last week Homedale’s other score. against Fruitland. when the Trojans swept the Kincheloe said Homedale 3A Snake River Valley con- was able to shake Weiser’s ference championship dou- stifl ing defense when offen- bleheader at Deward Bell sive coordinator Riley Qualls Stadium. opened up the playbook and The eighth-grade squad, starting throwing more. which won the conference The Trojans had beaten title as seventh-graders, made Weiser, 18-12, in the regular- coach Steve Kincheloe a season fi nale at Deward Bell champion in his fi nal game. Stadium on Oct. 10. Homedale The team beat Weiser for the shut out the Wolverines over second time in seven days, the fi nal six quarters the two posting a 14-0 victory. teams played. Kincheloe has coached But the championship shut- youth football for the past 12 out didn’t come without some years and is one of the found- late-game defensive heroics. ing members of Homedale’s Heck knocked down Brett Optimist football program. Spencer’s would-be touch- The seventh-graders kept down pass in the end zone that grade level trophy in one play after Weiser had town, beating Fruitland, 26-0, converted a 4th-and-20. On for coach Brad Dines. the next play, Brown picked Both teams fi nished the year off a pass to end the threat. 6-0, and the seventh-grade Willy White ended another defense didn’t allow a point. Wolverines’ scoring chance in Ontario scored on a kickoff the fourth quarter by blocking with 28 seconds remain- a fi eld goal. Willy Haun also ing for the only touchdown blocked a punt in the game. scored upon Homedale. Kincheloe said the defense’s men Tyler Woodwad and The eighth-graders are the ter note,” the coach said. Eighth-grade champion- “bone-crushing hits” were the Matt McBride all turned in same group of athletes Kinch- Seventh-grade champion- ship — Josh Brown made highlight of the game. Line- tackles for loss. Kincheloe, eloe has coached since they ship — Quarterback Jaxon what most observers are call- backers like White, Haun, White, Haun, McBride and were all 9 years old. Dines rushed for three touch- ing the catch of the year when Hayden Kincheloe, Ethan Jose Cortez also notched “It was a great run, and I downs and threw for another he went acrobatic to haul in Almaraz and defensive line- quarterback sacks. couldn’t have ended on a bet- score to Trenton Fisher. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 7B Sports Huskies see where they want to be in M-D loss Marsing (1-6 overall, 0-5 in holding the ball for 7 minutes, for-stride with McCall’s Marsing ends conference) ends the season 43 seconds and moving 50 rushing game. The Vandals football season Friday on the road in a non- yards on 12 plays. But the had 208 of their 326 total yards conference makeup game drive ended when sophomore on the ground, while Marsing Friday at Payette against Class 3A Payette. running back Adonis Stelzried rushed for 205 yards. The teams’ September fumbled at the Vandals’ 33- “We executed a lot better The off-season is one game game was postponed because yard line. on offense; however, we fell away, and Marsing High of dangerous air quality Dwight Sevy picked up 95 behind the sticks with penalties School’s football players got conditions. of his 111 yards on one of the and fumbles,” Mace said. a lesson on what they should “We have one more week longest touchdown runs in The Vandals (5-3, 4-1 do with the time Friday night. to get better before heading Marsing history at the start of and heading to the 2A state McCall-Donnelly scored all into the off-season,” Mace the second quarter. playoffs) scored on their fi rst of its touchdowns in the fi rst said. “Each week, we have “Dwight Sevy had a good eight possessions. three quarters and rolled past improved some part of game, again running the ball Marsing ended the Vandals’ the Huskies, 53-6, in the 2A our game offensively and well,” Mace said. “I also longest drive of the night Western Idaho Conference fi nal Enrique Quebrado looks for defensively. thought our offensive line did (12 plays, 49 yards) when a for both teams in Marsing. room to run Friday against “This week, we will work to a lot better job of opening up Huskies defender recovered “I thought that our guys McCall-Donnelly. Photo by put it all together.” some holes for those guys to a fumble two plays before the played hard but lost to a fl at- Dan Pease The Huskies seemed to be in run through even with eight fi nal buzzer. out better team,” first-year room. They have some very the right place even after the guys in the box.” “Defensively, we have to Huskies coach Kenny Mace talented players, and their Vandals drove 55 yards in three Sevy’s run erased a 2nd-and- clean up our tackling and said. quarterback was on point. plays to score on the game’s 39 situation that was set up by put more pressure on the “It was obvious that McCall With that being said, our guys opening drive. back-to-back penalties. opponent’s quarterback,” has spent the year in the weight played very hard.” Marsing chewed up the clock, Marsing ran nearly stride- Mace said. √ State XC: Junior has close call, just missing boys’ race qualifi cation From Page 1B races Oct. 17 at the Wilder golf cross country meet of her high • Freshman Joey Egusquiza very competitive spot for next eighth in the girls’ 5-kilometer. course, which is the Trojans’ school career was her fastest of was 29th in 22:27.99. season.” She ran a 23-minute, 3.56- home venue. the season. She fi nished 22nd in • Sophomore Caleb Smith Dutch exchange student second race to reach her fourth The HHS boys fi nished fourth 26:04.92. was 31st in 23:08.5. Senna Benschop, a senior, state meet. as a team in a meet that featured Tess van Zonneveld, one “The other boys ran hard and won the junior varsity girls’ A sophomore, Randall took 33 participants. The girls were of two Dutch exchange gave all that they had to keep up championship in 24:44.54. 11th in the boys’ race. He was fi fth in the team competition, students on the girls’ team, with (third-place) Weiser, but “Senna had to run JV because clocked at 18:18.85, and he and that race had 31 athletes ran a 34:50.96 in her fi nal high with a few lingering injuries, of her exchange student status,” will be making his second state pushing their limits. school competition. they didn’t quite have enough in Ankeny said, referring to the meet appearance in as many Junior Ricky Soto just Underclassmen rounded out them this time,” Ankeny said. fact that Benschop has already seasons. missed a state berth when he the boys’ race and pointed to “We are excited for the graduated from high school in Saturday’s 3A girls’ race fi nished 18th in 20:16.95. a bright future for HHS cross potential in this team, though, The Netherlands. starts at 10:45 a.m., and the Sophomore Ashlyn Miller country with Randall leading because we aren’t graduating “She won the girls’ race, boys’ competition pushes off established a personal record the way. any of them, and most of them and that was pretty exciting at 12:30 p.m. with a 27th-place finish in • Sophomore Gage Purdom are only sophomores. With a for her.” Randall and Johnson reached the girls’ race, turning in a was 22nd in 21:09.76. big group of boys graduating Sophomore JD Waltman the state meet by fi nishing in 29:10.81. • Sophomore Jake Beebe from the other schools, it was 19th in the boys’ JV race, the top third of their respective Hannah Egusquiza’s final was 27th in 22:26.0. could put us in a good and posting a 28:53.56. Improved Huskies see Marsing XC saves best for last Nothing but Golf Course in Nampa. to the state meet, but Melba, volleyball season end • Elijah Brown was 22nd in Cole Valley Christian and host personal records 17 minutes, 48 seconds. Nampa Christian dominated Marsing High School’s vol- in straight sets Oct. 17 in a 2A • Landy Villa, 23rd in 17:49 those slots. leyball season may have ended District III elimination match in district meet • Matthew Lee, 26th in with district tournament elimi- at Nampa High School. 17:59 Junior varsity runners nation, but first-year coach Hailee Bennett led the team Every Marsing High School • Dalton Withers, 33rd in pull off personal records Kelsey Kramer is excited look- with seven kills, and fellow cross country athlete attained 18:34 Every one of Marsing’s ing forward. junior Fallon Lopez served fi ve a personal-best time during Sophomore Reynaldo junior varsity boys’ runners “Although we did not have aces in a 25-20, 25-22, 25-14 Thursday’s district meet. Aguirre ran an PR of 18:25 collected personal-best the best record this season, loss to the Pilgrims. No Huskies, however, for 31st place. times in their fi nal races of I am extremely proud of our “We fought hard against qualifi ed out of the 2A District Freshmen Troy Miller the season. team,” Kramer said. New Plymouth (Oct. 17) and III championship meet into (18:49) and Isai Arriaga • Sophomore Cade “The girls made some amaz- brought the score closer than Saturday’s state meet at Eagle (20:32) also had PRs. Brackett was 21st in 21:36. ing improvements along the we had the two previous times Island State Park. Coach Robin Simpson’s lone • Freshman Isaac Prado, way, and we are excited to be we met up with the Pilgrims During a highly competitive female athlete, junior Sefora 25th, 22:02 returning fi ve of our six start- this season,” Kramer said. boys’ 5 kilometers, four seniors Arriaga, was 32nd in a PR time • Senior Brody Archer, ers along with three additional Brooke Labit, one of only attained personal records in what of 24:49. 31st, 23:22 players next season.” two seniors on the Huskies’ turned out to be the fi nal meets The top third of the field • Sophomore Manuel The Huskies (2-13 overall) roster in 2017, served four aces of their prep careers at RedHawk in each race earned transfer Ramos, 38th, 26:22 began a season with two con- and came up with four digs. secutive wins for the fi rst time Junior Katelyn Fewkes, who since 2008. transferred from Nampa’s Co- N AGE Marsing ended the season lumbia with Lopez before the O P 16B on a 13-match losing streak school year, led the defense Rimrock runners of all ages shine at 1A district meet after falling to New Plymouth with 10 digs. Page 8B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Commentary Baxter Black, DVM From the Statehouse On the Coordination may address Marsing, ITD Snake River bridge debate edge of One of the benefi ts of having meetings with the Dist. 23A Rep. Christy Zito people I serve is the opportunity to exchange ideas R-Hammett (term expires 2018) and resolve issues. At a recent “Cookies with Christy,” the issue of Contact her common sense P.O. Box 61 the water line and bridge in Marsing was discussed. Hammett, ID 83627 It was pointed out by a resident that it didn’t appear Phone — (208) 590-4633 Festus and the coon that the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) E-mail — [email protected]. was willing to work with the city to resolve the gov Doc had escaped his busy Omaha practice and met situation. A gentleman pointed out that there may be Committees his friend Stevo west of Eustace for a little sport. the possibility of “Coordination.” Owyhee County Agricultural Affairs “Ever hunted coon on one of these?” Doc asked as was the fi rst county in the nation to use the process Judiciary, Rules & he jumped two mules outta the back of his pickup to force the Bureau of Land Management to back Administration stockracks. away from its plan to reduce grazing by 40 percent State Affairs Billy and Festus were sensible mules who could in the mid-1990s. Coordination was fi rst codifi ed handle most anything. The two hunters saddled up, in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act sheathed their rifl es and released the hound dogs. (FLPMA) of 1976 jobs and competition in the area. In the best interest It was good and dark by the time they set out Coordination has been successfully applied of the public, this order called upon state and local across the open fi elds. The dogs were soon shiftin’ by local governments in Wisconsin fighting big governments to assist in the identifi cation of regulations and sniffi n’ through the creek bottom, checkin’ the pharmaceutical companies and the Food and Drug that cause signifi cant or unique burdens. Presidents brush and cottonwood trees. Administration over their position on vaping as a Bush, Obama and Trump have built on the order. Pretty soon they set up a racket down through substitute for smoking tobacco. President Trump has issued fi ve executive orders the draws and off they went with the mule riders in On Sept. 30, 1993, President Bill Clinton issued directing that agencies fully coordinate with local hot pursuit. It wasn’t long ’til the howls turned into the U.S. Regulatory Reform Executive Order 12866. governments. The Trump administration called on baying chorus. They had the coon treed! One of the mandates of this order required federal Fred Kelly Grant to help them draft the executive order. Dismounting, they tied up the dogs and mules. agencies to seek views and involvement of state, Grant worked beside then-U.S. Rep. Helen Chenoweth The hunters turned their attention to a big elm tree. local and tribal government entities, before imposing (R-Idaho) and Wayne Hage in the battle against the “Willya shine the light up there, Stevo,” asked Doc. regulatory requirements that are overly burdensome BLM in Owyhee County, with commissioners Richard The coon sat on a limb 20 feet up. Doc brought him to local citizens and governing bodies. These federal Bass, Harold Tolmie and Chet Sellman. down with one shot. agencies are also required to minimize the impact Coordination was used by fi ve unpaid Texas mayors It was a good-sized boar coon with a thick pelt. of rules adversely affecting in a material way the Doc put a slipknot around the coon’s hind legs and economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, — See Marsing, Page 9B dangled him from the saddle horn. They reorganized, released the dogs and were just fi xin’ to mount up when the coon came back to life! He bit Festus’s fl ank! Time to bridge gap between sessions Festus broke into 17 pieces! He went buckin’ As my family wraps up our harvest, I’m fi nding Dist. 23B Rep. Megan Blanksma and squealin’. The saddlebag burst open scattering more time for correspondence and wanted to do an R-Hammett (term expires 2018) update on my summer projects and a quick look to sandwiches, skinnin’ knives, bullets, snuff cans, Contact her the upcoming legislative session. I really appreciate earmuffs, gloves and toilet paper into a tornado-like 595 W. Thacker Road updraft. A canteen whizzed by Stevo’s head! He hit the “part-time” nature of the Idaho Legislature. The Hammett, ID 83627 the ground. January through March/April schedule works well Phone — (208) 366-7976 Festus tore up half an acre of underbrush as Doc for farmers and ranchers like myself, giving us both E-mail — mblanksma@house. held tight to the halter shank. Festus managed to the opportunity to serve and the ability to continue idaho.gov kick the coon and knock him out. He hung loose as our daily operations. With January seemingly just Committees the spooked mule danced around, and Doc tried to around the corner, it’s time to start considering Health & Welfare calm him down. legislative priorities again. Local Government “Bring my gun and shine the light!” Doc yelled. Over the summer, I’ve been involved in various Resources & Conservation He locked in a cartridge and was tryin’ to aim the projects at the request of local leaders. In particular, shakin’ rifl e when the coon struck again! I have been asked to help negotiate with Idaho Festus bogged his head, brayed like a donkey and Transportation Department on two bridge projects. run fl at over Doc! The hounds were circling the The smaller project, Brown’s Creek Bridge in revenues above budgeted expectations. As a result, whirling dervish, barkin’ like house dogs and gettin’ eastern Owyhee County, involved the narrowing it is my expectation that there will be various tax cut kicked on a regular basis. The coon loosed his grip of guardrails on Highway 78 that then limited proposals introduced. I look forward to evaluating and swung straight up. The loop around his feet came transportation load size. After our discussions, them and hope to get some solid tax relief for all loose and slingshotted him into the night sky. ITD returned the distance between the rails to their Idahoans. I’m also hopeful that we get a legislative Festus and the dogs slowed to a walk down the original state. The department is now in the process proposal from the interim committee on the school creek a ways. Doc picked himself up and took off of re-engineering to increase the standard of safety funding formula. We need to repair the formula now. behind them. while maintaining road width necessary for the Our rural schools need help. Stevo shined his fl ashlight around the scene. It larger loads that frequently cross the bridge. As always, I’m happy to talk to anyone who has looked like someone had drug a battleship through The other major bridge project was the Marsing suggestions, concerns or new ideas. The website the woods. He picked up the salvageable litter and, as bridge waterline that was scheduled to be removed meganblanksma.com has been reworked in an effort an afterthought, guided his beam into the tree above by ITD during new bridge construction only to be to get as much input as I can. On the site there is a him. Two yellow eyes refl ected in the fl ashlight. The replaced at city cost. I always have grave concerns link to sign up for newsletters and links to all of my coon sat in the crotch, lickin’ his hind foot. about unfunded government mandates, and social media sites. New features to the site include Stevo cocked an ear and listened to the ruckus on Marsing’s situation was no exception. With the help the quick links to 2017 legislation, committee down the creek. He glanced back at the coon, gave of Sen. Bert Brackett, the Senate Transportation minutes and LSO (Legislative Services Offi ce) him a salute and switched off the light. Chairman, we have convinced ITD to continue reports. In January, the daily calendar will also be negotiations and hope to come to a more agreeable available, and I hope you will take the opportunity — Visit Baxter’s Web site at www.baxterblack.com solution in the coming weeks. to follow the 2018 legislative process. for more features and to purchase Baxter Black books, Looking forward, the January session looks to Please feel free to contact me at any time and CDs and DVDs. be an interesting one. The state continues to collect thank you again for the opportunity to serve. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 9B Commentary Financial management When to leave day job for full-time side hustle Dear Dave, the $10,000 you earn from their stock is increased. A or higher interest rates on I make about $25,000 a year personal training to look more credit union is run more like savings. in my day job, but I have side like $20,000. When you reach a cooperative. Technically A bank could do the same jobs as a personal trainer and a that level, combined with what speaking, it’s operated not for thing, if it were willing to DJ. I’ll make about $10,000 this you’re making as a DJ, it would profi t, and the owners are the make less profi t. So, there’s year as a trainer, and $25,000 to create a pretty safe situation for credit union members, who are no disadvantage. They’re just $30,000 working events as a DJ. you to quit your day job. also customers. trying to keep stockholders I’ve almost got all my debts paid Maybe you could cheat a As a customer of a credit happy and sell stuff to off, and I love both of my side little on the personal trainer union, whatever you pay customers. But really, that all jobs. I was wondering how to tell money, because you’re making into the credit union — the means nothing if you don’t when I’m ready to leave my day as much or more as a DJ as you “profit” — is returned to get good service from the job and concentrate on personal are in your day job. Otherwise, the members in the form of organization! training and my DJ work. you’re giving up $25,000 for increased services or actual — Dave — Steve $10,000 and only hoping the disbursements. Sometimes, personal training gig will grow. DAVE Says you actually get a check from — Dave Ramsey is CEO Dear Steve, That’s not a good idea. I’d like BY $AVE 2AMSEY s WWWDAVESAYSORG the credit union. of Ramsey Solutions. He has I always tell people to fi rst to see that hope proven a little A lot of banks don’t like authored seven best-selling get to a point where their side bit more before you walk away Dear Jake, credit unions, and say they books, including The Total hustle is generating almost as from a day job. A bank is owned by have an unfair advantage Money Makeover. The Dave much money as their day job. Good luck, Steve! stockholders. When the bank because of their non-profit Ramsey Show is heard by more I want the boat pulled as close — Dave makes a profit — and they status. This really isn’t true. than 13 million listeners each to the dock as you can get it, so should make a profi t — the Credit unions, with whatever week on 585 radio stations that when you make the jump Dear Dave, stockholders, who are owners “profits” are made, put that and multiple digital platforms. from the dock to the boat you What’s the difference between of the company, get that profi t. money right back into creating Follow Dave on the web at don’t hit the water. a credit union and a bank? It can be dispersed in the form cheaper checking accounts, daveramsey.com and on Twitter In your case, I would want — Jake of dividends, or the value of better interest rates on loans, at @DaveRamsey. From Washington Simplifying income tax code will help citizens, businesses Serious work on federal tax reform is encouraging U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo companies, who face lower wages and fewer job because the best way to strengthen families, support Republican (term expires 2022) opportunities as a result of higher corporate taxes. small business growth and job creation and boost The CBO has cited analysis showing that workers our national economy is to enact pro-growth Local offi ce carry as much as 70 percent of the burden of the 251 E. Front St., Ste. 205 comprehensive tax reform. The tax code is weighing corporate income tax. Boise, ID 83702 us down and in need of comprehensive reform to Phone — (208) 334-1776 To do tax reform right, we must go beyond lower the burden on all Americans and make the tax Fax — (208) 334-9044 the simple traditional tax cut debate and instead code fairer, fl atter and simpler. Washington, D.C., offi ce comprehensively address each one of these problems We would be hard-pressed to create a tax code that 239 Dirksen Senate Building within the tax code. For years, I have worked, through is more complex, more costly to comply with, unfair Washington, DC 20510 my committee assignments, the Bowles Simpson and anti-competitive for American businesses than Phone — (202) 224-6142 Commission and the Gang of Six, to craft solutions what we have right now: Fax — (202) 228-1375 for comprehensive tax reform. While lowering • Complexity — The Taxpayer Advocate Service E-mail — http://crapo.senate. rates is important, it must not be the sole focus for (TAS), an independent offi ce within the Internal gov/contact/email.cfm Congress in its tax reform deliberations, and must Revenue Service (IRS) with the job of working to not be the sole measure taxpayers use for evaluating ensure that taxpayers know their rights, is required to prepare their returns, and 40 percent of taxpayers what tax reform means for them. We must address to submit a report to Congress annually that identifi es use tax software. each one of these problems with the current tax code the most serious problems encountered by taxpayers. • Unfair and Anti-competitive — While virtually and present to the American taxpayer a reformed In its 2016 report, TAS called on Congress to vastly every other developed country has modernized its code with an emphasis on lower rates, broadening simplify the tax code, fi nding that, “Congress has corporate tax code in the past 20 years in order the base, reducing complexity, and eliminating anti- made more than 5,900 changes to the code — an to make their businesses more competitive in the competitive provisions. average of more than one a day — just since 2001. international marketplace, the U.S. has stood back and I will continue to press for these objectives as tax The compliance burdens the tax code imposes on allowed its corporate tax rate to become the highest reform is debated in Congress. Tax policy should not taxpayers and the IRS alike are overwhelming.” rate in the industrialized world. Growing evidence be so complex that it requires such strain and expense • Compliance Diffi culty — The complexity is shows this should not be considered just a problem for on Americans. This is your money, and you deserve costing Americans considerable time and money big corporations. Economic research and modeling, to have a clear tax code that respects that. in addition to their tax burden just to try to ensure including by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget that they fi le correctly. TAS reported that taxpayers Offi ce (CBO) and Joint Committee on Taxation, has — Republican Mike Crapo is Idaho’s senior and businesses spend about 6 billion hours a year begun to conclude that a much greater share of the member of the U. S. Senate. He is in his fourth six- complying with tax-fi ling requirements. TAS found burden of high corporate tax rates than previously year term and has served in the Senate since 1999. that the complexity of the tax code is causing more thought is borne not by the companies and their Prior to that, he was a three-term Idaho Second than half of individual taxpayers to pay professionals shareholders, but by the American workers in those District congressman. From Page 8B If there is enough interest, we will arrange to have √ Marsing: Federal to block the North American Free Trade Agreement someone speak to us about this process at a future (NAFTA) super highway. Cookies with Christy. Please email with your contact approach may help city Coordination gives local offi cials the power to have information if you are interested. a say in bureaucratic agency policy. These agencies Again it is such a pleasure to serve the citizens of are headed and staffed by appointees; they are not District 23 and the state. We are so blessed to live here. solve wate pipe issue elected offi cials. Join me in participating in our governing process. Page 10B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle 25 years ago 50 years ago 140 years ago October 28, 1992 October 26, 1967 October 27, 1877 Marching band wins valley competition Grange names committees for coming year THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE to Congress The Homedale High School Marching Band State Line Grange met Tuesday with Master Jim was very brief, and draft only with subjects of competed in two contests recently, and came away Cossell presiding and over 30 members present. deferred appropriations, the French Exhibition and with several awards. Committees and special committees named for the International Prison Congress. The President Saturday, Oct. 10, they competed against Payette and this year are: Mrs. John Eason, Home Economics; recommends the following appropriations: For the McCall in the Snake River Valley band competition Mrs. Vachel Hinton, Reporter; Mrs. Ben Kotschevar, War Department, $32,436,861; Navy Department, and came out fi rst in their division. The contest was Community Service; Calvin Kersey, Business Agent; $2,003,861; unsettled expenses of United States held at Caldwell’s Simplot Stadium, according to I. L. McConnell, Ben Kotschevar and Vince Udlinek, Courts, $262,565. He also calls attention to the Barbara VanderBoegh, Music Booster President. Agriculture; Ben Huebert, Dick Fry and Conley French International Exhibition, to be held at Paris, The following Wednesday, Oct. 14, the band Ward, Legislative; Elmer Prow, Jack Walker and and to the International Prison Congress, to be held went to Boise for the District III Marching Band Henry Seguine, Resolutions; Mrs. Bob Paxton, Youth in Sweden next year, and suggests the importance of Competition, and again competed against McCall and Chairman; Mrs. Roy Scherer, scrap book; and Neil appropriations suffi cient to enable the United States Payette. This time they fi nished second to McCall, Walker, Membership. to be properly represented at both. but, VanderBoegh said, they won a plaque for the best Committee members chosen to head the local road drum majors, and second place auxiliary. naming project are as follows: THERE was planted in Pajaro Valley, Cal., last The Band performed “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “El Lobo” Jack Walker, Mrs. Bill Ferguson, Vachel Hinton, spring, for the use of beets. The average yield has and “Freedom Finale.” Calvin Kersey and Ben Kotschevar. The Grange has been 15 bushels per acre, making in all 3,150 tons. The drum majors are Cara Carson and Danielle the maps now furnished by the Homedale Highway The farmers receive for the beets, delivered at the Taggart. Captain of the auxiliary squad is Traci District. Santa Cruz depot, $4.75 a ton; sacks, seed, and Bromund. The band is directed by Dave Smyth. Lori machinery for planting, furnished by the Company. Bingham and Linda Carson direct the auxiliary unit. Owyhee fi res blamed on careless hunters The cost per acre has been about $15, leaving a clear MURPHY — Careless hunters touched off two profi t of some $55.25 per acre. Homedale teacher named in “Who’s Who” range fi res in Owyhee County Saturday, scarring Kathleen “Jody” Hoff, a math and economics nearly 300 acres of grasslands, and threatening ALL RIGHT AGAIN—Our business having teacher at Homedale High School, has recently been several hunting camps and the Reynolds Creek compelled us to be absent from home much of the named to Who’s Who Among Teachers, 1992. watershed research area. time during the past 10 weeks, we take this occasion This is Hoff’s sixth year teaching in Homedale; for The larger of the fi res burned about 250 acres at to state that we shall be at our post hereafter, and make the fi rst fi ve, she coached girls’ varsity basketball. This the head of Cottonwood Creek, six air miles west of the Avalanche as lively and interesting as ever. From year, however, her duties will be a little different, as Reynolds community. The other, about two miles every section of the Territory we are in receipt of she will be coaching junior high girls’ basketball. away, burned 40 acres of rangeland and pasture at complimentary opinions pertaining to the journal and the head of McBride Creek. its management. Every man who reads it has a good Homedale enters playoffs with unbeaten record Fifteen Bureau of Land Management fi refi ghters, word to say for it. We labor to make it a live paper, and After last Friday’s defeat of the Payette Pirates, hampered by late-season manpower and equipment are glad to know that its readers generally appreciate Homedale is ready to start the state football playoffs as shortages, joined about 15 ranchers in battling the that fact. We have just returned from Boise County, the state’s No. 1 team, and tdefending champions. fi res. Offi cials credited heavy rain with helping to and would say to our friends there (and their name, Homedale, who beat the Pirates 37-24 Friday night, bring them under control. Without the rain, several by the way, seems to be legion), that circumstances virtually scored at will in the fi rst half, as they scored hunting camps and the research area could have been over which we had no control, prevented us from fi ve touchdowns, none of them taking more than four seriously threatened, BLM offi cials said. making our tour as extensive as we desired. It was a plays, and including an 80-yard TD pass from Tony Both fires were in Owyhee County, about 25 source of great regret to us that we had not time to Uranga to Marvin Petersen. air miles south of Homedale, between Reynolds call upon all our patrons in that section. The Trojans led the game at half by a score of 34-0. community and Highway 95. On Homedale’s opening drive, Uranga hit Shane THE owners of the Crown Prince site at Wagontown Dines with a 46-yard pass. The next play, Ryan Landa Arvin construction begins after groundbreaking are jubilant over their prospects. They have a ledge went the distance for the Tros’ fi rst touchdown, after a Construction began Monday on the Arvin Millwork fi ve feet wide with three feet of gold pay ore, and good block by Tyler Haylett opened the fi eld for him. Co. plant which is being built about one mile the chances are that they will soon be rewarded for southeast of Homedale, with tentative completion their energy and perseverance in staying with that Trojans are district champs date set for early in 1968. camp. Wagontown has gold mines and the time will It’s “On to State” for the Trojan volleyball team, Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Friday come when it will be one of the best camps on the which won the District 3 Tournament last Tuesday and afternoon at the site following a coffee hour at Coast. Wednesday in three two-game matches. As the No. Owyhee Lanes hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tolsma 1 seed, Homedale, who was hosting the tournament, for dignitaries and guests who attended. MORE freight is arriving at present at this station had a fi rst-round bye, and coasted through the fi rst Louise Shadduck, Boise, secretary of the Idaho than at any time during the summer. Large freight day, beating Parma by identical scores of 15-13. Department of Commerce and Development, turned teams are loading and departing constantly and Wednesday didn’t seem to be much tougher for the the fi rst shovelful at the mill site at the groundbreaking last evening there was at least seventy-fi ve tons of host team, as Homedale defeated McCall 15-12, 15-8; ceremonies. merchandise in the warehouses for outside towns. and second-place Fruitland 15-19, 15-10 to reach the There is freight for Silver City and Boise City, Idaho, A-3 state tournament Oct. 30-31 in Twin Falls. Cheerleaders named Camp Harney and Jordan Valley, Oregon, and for In the championship match, Homedale led through Homedale Junior High School cheerleaders Camp McDermit, Cornucopia and Bull Run, Nevada, much of the fi rst game, but Fruitland narrowed the recently selected by the student body are Shauna in the warehouses here, making business lively for gap at 10-9 before the Trojans pulled out the 15-9 Carson, Lynn Kushlan, Eileen George and Teresa teamsters, blacksmiths, hotel keepers and indirectly victory. The Tros led 11-4 in the second game, before Johnson, captain. benefi tting everybody.—Winnemucca Silver State, the scrappy Grizzlies narrowed the gap to 13-10. Two Oct. 25th. service points by Mari Puri, combined with Fruitland Bighorn sheep take to Owyhees mistakes, sealed the championship for Homedale. California bighorn sheep released in the Owyhee THE wife of Mr. Bruce, of Bruneau, left here on Julee Salmeier led the champions with 11 service Mountains of southwestern Idaho in 1963, 1965 and Tuesday evening for Winnemucca, whence she will points, including three aces, and ten kills. Sara 1966 have established themselves and should be go to the States to spend the winter visiting friends Hopkins added six points, one ace, and fi ve kills. able to maintain a strong breeding population along there. Many friends in Idaho wish her a pleasant Nicole Larzelier had fi ve points, with two aces, and the East Fork of the Owyhee River, according to the journey and safe return. In the meantime Mr. B. will Angie Garrett blasted fi ve kills. Idaho Fish and Game Department. be a lorn grass widder. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 11B Public notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC Gheen Christoffersen, Mayor MARSING MAYOR AND SUMMARY STATEMENT HEARING Name and Title of Chief Elected CITY COUNCIL ELECTION REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES BEFORE THE OWYHEE Offi cial NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: COUNTY PLANNING & That the election to be held in and 2016 TO 2017 ZONING COMMISSION 31 West Wyoming Ave, PO for The City of Marsing will be ALL FUNDS On November 15, 2017 Box 757 held on Tuesday, November 7, HOMEDALE JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT #370 beginning at 5:00 pm, the Street Address/Post Office 2017. The election will be held HOMEDALE, IDAHO Owyhee County Planning and Box to elect the following offi ces for Zoning Commission will hear the specifi ed term: testimony in the courtroom of the Homedale, Idaho 83628 City of Marsing - 2 City Council GENERAL M & O FUND ALL OTHER FUNDS Homedale City Hall located at City/State/Zip Seats for a term of 4 years. REVENUES BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL 31 W. Wyoming Ave., Homedale, On Election Day, the polls will Beginning Balance (1,214,430) (1,195,201) (1,799,720) (1,818,952) Idaho on the following matters at This Notice can be provided be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 Local Revenue (358,853) (349,970) (983,046) (832,869) the times listed below. in a format accessible to persons p.m. at the following designated Intermediate Revenue 0 0 0 0 Beginning at 5:00 pm, the with disabilities and/or persons precinct polling place: State Revenue (6,390,003) (6,395,007) (165,514) (165,514) Commission will hear application with limited English profi ciency Precinct 003 – Marsing Federal Revenue 0 0 (934,366) (947,533) Z18-03, a request for a conditional upon request. Community Center use permit fi led by Gloria Nagel Al ser solicitada, ésta 126 2nd Avenue West Other Revenue 0 0 0 0 seeking to establish a five-lot notifi cación puede ser proveída Marsing, Idaho 83639 Transfers (30,259) (30,339) (299,567) (277,636) residential subdivision on an en un formato fácil de usar para Precinct 004 – County Extension TOTALS (7,993,545) (7,970,517) (4,182,213) (4,042,504) approximately 19.6-acre parcel personas con discapacidad y/o Building of land. The subject parcel, personas con conocimientos 238 West 8th Avenue EXPENDITURES RP03N05W243100A, is located limitados del Inglés. Marsing, Idaho 83639 Salaries 3,893,090 3,798,929 576,077 559,388 at 4286 Hogg Rd. approximately Published 10/25/2017 Angela Barkell, Owyhee Benefits 1,521,948 1,434,628 251,955 245,197 2 miles southeast of Homedale. County Clerk Alice E. Pegram Purchased Services 1,216,125 1,062,601 116,936 73,444 The site is located in a multi-use 10/25/2017 10/25/2017 zone situated in a portion of the Supplies & Materials 301,843 258,179 295,667 286,933 NW¼ of the NW¼ of Section REQUEST FOR BIDS NOTICE OF CITY OF Capital Objects 74,930 105,889 1,000,862 406,934 24, Township 3 North, Range 5 Sealed bids for the City of GRAND VIEW CITY Debt Retirement 0 0 391,706 391,706 West, Boise Meridian, Owyhee Marsing Island Park Boat Ramp COUNCIL ELECTION Insurance & Judgments 54,374 54,374 67 67 County, Idaho. Reconstruction Project will be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Transfers 81,277 81,357 248,549 226,618 Beginning at 6:00 pm the received at the City of Marsing, That the election to be held in and Commission will hold an open City Hall, 425 Main Street, P.O. for The City of Grand View, 2 Contingency Reserve 390,362 0 0 0 house style public comment Box 125, Marsing, Idaho 83639, City Council Seats Election, will Unappropriated Balances 459,596 1,174,560 1,300,394 1,852,217 meeting to get input and ideas until 4:00 pm Local Time on be held on Tuesday, November 7, TOTALS 7,993,545 7,970,517 4,182,213 4,042,504 from citizens concerning November 15, 2017. Sealed bids 2017. The election will be held to current land use zones, allowed will be publicly opened at 4:05 pm elect the following offi ces for the The undersigned certifies that this is a true and correct report of the uses, and possible rezoning of Local Time that same day. Bids specifi ed term: financial condition of the Homedale School District. unincorporated lands around received after the time specifi ed City of Grand View – Mayor Homedale. The public meeting above will not be accepted or for a term of 4 years. will run from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, opened. City of Grand View - 2 City citizens are welcome to attend any This project will consist of Council Seats for a term of 4 Faith K. Olsen time between those hours. This furnishing all labor, materials years. Business Manager meeting is for unincorporated and supplies to reconstruct the On Election Day, the polls will Owyhee County only and does boat ramp at the City Park on be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 not pertain to any land inside city the Snake River. Work includes p.m. at the following designated limits. disposal of existing concrete precinct polling place: Copies of the proposed projects ramp, installation of 35’ x 65’ Precinct 009 – Eastern Owyhee are available for review in the concrete boat ramp, moving an Library Planning and Zoning offi ce. For existing dock and re pouring the 520 Boise Avenue additional information please call landing pad, stormwater pollution Grand View, Idaho 83624 208-495-2095 ext. 2. prevention plan and testing of Angela Barkell, Owyhee 10/25/2017 all work in accordance with the County Clerk project plans, specifi cations and 10/25/2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC ISPWC HEARING ON HOMEDALE Plans and Specifications are HOMEDALE SCHOOL CITY LIBRARY available electronically for free DISTRICT #370 EXPANSION or hard copy for $25 from: NOTICE OF SALE The City of Homedale is Civil Dynamics, PC NOTICE is hereby given that submitting a proposal to the Idaho 422 S 9th Ave the Board of Trustees of Homedale Department of Commerce for an Caldwell ID. 83605 Jt. School District #370, Canyon Idaho Community Development 208-453-2028 and Owyhee Counties, pursuant Block Grant (CDBG) for the Attn: Kirby Cook to Section 33-601, Idaho Code, expansion of the City Library. The as amended, has determined that proposed project is to expand the If you need more information, it is in the best interest of said library by constructing a 3,600 contact Kirby Cook, EIT, Civil school district to sell the property square foot, single story building Dynamics, PC, (208) 453-2028. as identifi ed below. on the east side of the current 10/25,11/1/2017 Description of property to library building. The project will be sold is as follows: 1997 also include site development for NOTICE OF CITY OF Oldsmobile Achieva SL (VIN parking and on-site pedestrian HOMEDALE CITY #1G3NL52T3VM349512), 2001 circulation COUNCIL ELECTION FS-65 Thomas/Freightliner bus The hearing will include a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: (VIN #4UZ6CJAA4YCF68873), discussion of the application, That the election to be held in and 2002 FS-65 Thomas/ scope of work, budget, schedule, for The City of Homedale will be Freightliner bus (VIN benefits of the project, how held on Tuesday, November 7, #4UZAAXAK42CK12777), CDBG funds will benefit low 2017. The election will be held and 2006 C-2 Thomas/ and moderate income persons, to elect the following offi ces for Freightliner bus (VIN and location of the proposed the specifi ed term: #4UZABRCS16CV80393). project. The draft application, City of Homedale – Mayor for Said property will be sold related documents, and ICDBG a term of 4 years by sealed bids only to the Application Handbook will be City of Homedale - 2 City highest bidder with a minimum available for review. Council Seats for a term of 4 bid of $531.00 for the 1997 The City has scheduled the years. Oldsmobile Achieva SL (VIN hearing for November 8, 2017, On Election Day, the polls will #1G3NL52T3VM349512), at 6:00 PM at the City Hall, 31 be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 $2,000.00 for the 2001 FS-65 West Wyoming Ave, Homedale. p.m. at the following designated Thomas/Freightliner bus (VIN Also, the City will accept verbal precinct polling place: #4UZ6CJAA4YCF68873), and written comments before and Precinct 001 – Homedale Senior $2,100 for the 2002 FS-65 at the hearing. Center Thomas/Freightliner bus (VIN The hearing will be held in 224 West Idaho Avenue #4UZAAXAK42CK12777), and a facility that is accessible to Homedale, Idaho 83628 $6,700.00 for the 2006 C-2 Thomas/ persons with disabilities. Special Precinct 002 – Homedale Freightliner 71 passenger bus accommodations will be available, Magistrate Court Building (City (VIN #4UZABRCS16CV80393). not be considered. Business Manager upon request, fi ve (5) days before Hall) The Board of Trustees reserves The property to be sold may 10/25,11/1/2017 the hearing in a format that is 31 West Wyoming Avenue the right to reject any or all bids. be inspected at Homedale School usable by persons with disabilities. Homedale, Idaho 83628 Sealed bids will be opened District, 116 East Owyhee Ave., For FAST results... For more information, contact Angela Barkell, Owyhee at 9:30 a.m. on November 8, Homedale Idaho from 8:30 a.m. Alice Pegram at 208-337-4641 or County Clerk 2017 at the Homedale School to 4:00 p.m. between the dates of try the write 31 West Wyoming Ave., PO 10/25/2017 District Offi ce, 116 East Owyhee October 19, 2017 and November Box 757, Homedale ID 83628. Ave., Homedale, Idaho. Any bids 7, 2017. Classifieds! NOTICE OF CITY OF received after the bid opening will Faith K. Olsen Page 12B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Public notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC to the POINT OF BEGINNING. price must be paid immediately first publication of this Notice An appropriate written response HEARING PARCEL II upon the close of bidding in or said claims will be forever requires compliance with Rule Owyhee County is in the A non-exclusive easement for cash or cash equivalents (valid barred. Claims must be presented 10(a)(l) and other Idaho Rules process of applying for an Idaho ingress and egress money orders, certifi ed checks or to the undersigned at the address of Civil Procedure and shall also Community Development Block over and across the South forty cashier’s checks). The conveyance indicated, and fi led with the Clerk include: Grant (ICDBG) in an amount not to (40) feet of Government Lot 5 will be made by Trustee’s Deed, of the Court. 1. The title and number of this exceed $500,000. These funds are in the Southeast Quarter of the without any representation or DATED this 6th day of October, case. being sought to partially fi nance Southwest Quarter of Section 17, warranty, including warranty 2017. 2. If your response is an improvements to the wastewater Township 3 North, Range 4 West, of title, express or implied, as Stephannie Frazier, Personal Answer to the Complaint, it must facilities in the Bruneau Water and Boise Meridian, Owyhee County, the sale is made strictly on an Representative, Estate of Talon contain admissions or denials of Sewer District. Idaho. Commonly known as: 4113 as-is, where-is basis, without E. Frazier, c/o Ryan Henson – the separate allegations of the A public hearing is scheduled Blue Heron Lane, Marsing, ID limitation, the sale is being made ISB #6617, JONES & SWARTZ Complaint and other defenses you for Monday, November 6, 2017 83639 Selina A. Evans and Brad subject to all existing conditions, PLLC, 623 West Hays Street, may claim. at 11:00 a.m. at the Owyhee A. Evans, as Trustors conveyed if any, of lead paint, mold or Boise, ID 83702 3. Your signature, mailing County Court House, 20381 Real Property via a Trust Deed other environmental or health 10/11,18,25/2017 address, and telephone number, Highway 78, Murphy, ID dated August 20, 2003, in favor hazards. The Trustors, successor or the signature, mailing address, 83650. Both written and verbal of New Century Mortgage in interest to the Trustors, or any IN THE DISTRICT COURT and telephone number of your comments will be accepted prior Corporation as Beneficiary, in other person having an interest OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL attorney. to and at the public hearing. The which Alliance Title and Escrow in the property, or any person DISTRICT OF THE STATE 4. Proof of mailing or delivery hearing will include a discussion Corp was named as Trustee. named in IRC § 45-1506, has OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR of a copy of your response to of the application, scope of The Trust Deed was recorded the right, at any time prior to THE COUNTY OF OWYHEE Plaintiff’s attorney, as designated work, budget, schedule, location, in Owyhee County, Idaho, on the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Case No.: CV-2017- below. benefi ts of the project, and how August 28, 2003, as Instrument Benefi ciary, or the successor in 1394 SUMMONS FOR To determine whether you ICDBG funds will benefi t low and No. 244838, of Offi cial Records. interest to the Beneficiary, the PUBLICATION must pay a fi ling fee with your moderate income persons. The The Deed of Trust was assigned entire amount then due under the NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE response, contact the Clerk of the application, related documents, for value as follows: Deed of Trust and the obligation LLC, Plaintiff, above-named court. and the ICDBG Application Assignee: Deutsche Bank secured thereby (including costs vs. Dated this 28th day of Handbook will be available for National Trust Company, as and expenses actually incurred BOYD R. EOFF (Deceased) September, 2017. review. Trustee for New Century Home and attorney’s fees) other than and the Unknown Heirs, Assigns Clerk of the District Court The hearing will be held in Equity Loan Trust, Series 2003-5 such portion of the principal as and Devisees of BOYD R. EOFF; By: Rachelle Fahey a facility that is accessible to Asset Backed Pass-Through would not then be due had no BETTY R. EOFF (Deceased) and Deputy persons with disabilities. Special Certifi cates default occurred and by curing the Unknown Heirs, Assigns and Attorney for Plaintiff: David accommodation will be available, Assignment Dated: November any other default complained Devisees of BETTY R. EOFF; M. Swartley, ISB No. 5230, upon request, fi ve (5) days prior 18, 2014 of herein that is capable of JOANN FAYE EOFF; KELLY McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, 702 to the hearing in a format that is Assignment Recorded: being cured by tendering the GENE EOFF; TAMRA SUE W. Idaho St., Suite 1100, Boise, usable to persons with disabilities. November 26, 2014 performance required under the EOFF; CORAM DEO, LLC DBA ID 83702. Telephone: (208) 947- For more information, contact Assignment Recording obligation or to cure the default, CTR - CLEANUP AND TOTAL 7264. Facsimile:(208) 947-5910. Angela Barkell, County Clerk at Information: Instrument No. by paying all costs and expenses RESTORATION; ROBERT W. dswartley@mccarthyholthus. (208) 495-2421. 285319 Benjamin J. Mann is the actually incurred in enforcing the PAASCH; STATE OF IDAHO; com This Notice can be provided Successor Trustee pursuant to a obligation and Deed of Trust with and Does I through XX, as 10/11,18,25;11/1/2017 in a format accessible to persons Substitution of Trustee recorded Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s individuals with an interest in the with disabilities and/or persons in the office of the Clerk and fees. In the event that all defaults property legally described as: THE FOLLOWING with limited English profi ciency Recorder of Owyhee, State of are cured the foreclosure will be LOTS 11 AND 12 OF BLOCK 53 APPLICATION HAS BEEN upon request. Idaho on September 6, 2017 dismissed and the foreclosure sale OF THE AMENDED TOWNSITE FILED TO APPROPRIATE Se le puede proveer esta at Instrument No. 293674, of will be canceled. The scheduled PLAT OF HOMEDALE, THE PUBLIC WATERS OF notificación en un formato Offi cial Records. The Benefi ciary Trustee’s Sale may be postponed OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO, THE STATE OF IDAHO: accesible para las personas has declared a default in the terms by public proclamation up to 30 ACCORDING TO THE discapacidades y/o personas of said Deed of Trust due to days for any reason. If the Trustee OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF NOTICE OF PROPOSED con conocimientos limitados del Trustor’s failure to make monthly is unable to convey title for any FILED AUGUST 9, 1911 AS NO. CHANGE OF WATER inglés a pedido. payments beginning July 1, 2014, reason, the successful bidder’s 7284 ON FILE IN THE OFFICE RIGHT Kelly Aberasturi, Chairman and each month subsequent, which sole and exclusive remedy shall OF THE RECORDER FOR TRANSFER NO. 81936 Owyhee County monthly installments would have be the return of monies paid to OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WILLIAM R WILKERSON Commissioners been applied on the principal and the Successor Trustee and the Which may commonly be SR, 2520 S POWERLINE 10/25,11/1/2017 interest due on said obligation successful bidder shall have known as: 124 West Washington RD, NAMPA, ID 83686; has and other charges against the no further recourse. The above Avenue, Homedale, ID 83628, filed Application No. 81936 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S property or loan. By reason Trustors are named to comply Defendants for changes to the following SALE of said default, the Benefi ciary with IRC § 45-1506(4)(a). No TO: BOYD R. EOFF (Deceased) water rights within OWYHEE To be sold for cash at a has declared all sums owing on representation is made that and the Unknown Heirs, Assigns County(s): Right No(s). 2-2318A. Trustee’s Sale on February 20, the obligation secured by said they are, or are not, presently and Devisees of BOYD R. EOFF; The purpose of the transfer is to 2018, 11:00 AM at the Owyhee Trust Deed immediately due and responsible for this obligation. BETTY R. EOFF (Deceased) and add a point of diversion to water County Courthouse Lobby 20381 payable. The total amount due This is an attempt to collect a debt the Unknown Heirs, Assigns and right no. 2-2318A. The original Highway 78 Murphy ID 83650, on this obligation is the principal and any information obtained will Devisees of BETTY R. EOFF; and point of diversion diverts water the following described real sum of $300,127.84, interest in be used for that purpose. Does I through XX, as individuals from the Snake River, and the property situated in Owyhee the sum of $68,923.48, escrow Dated this 4th day of October, with an interest in the property. point to be added diverts water County, State of Idaho (“Real advances of $12,832.09, other 2017. Benjamin J. Mann, NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN from Jump Creek, an upstream Property”): PARCEL I amounts due and payable in the Substitute Trustee 381 Shoup SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED tributary of the Snake River. A portion of Government Lot 5 amount of $5,549.75, for a total Avenue, Suite 211, P.O. Box PLAINTIFF. The nature of the Water will continue to be used at of Section 17, Township 3 North, amount owing of $387,433.16, 50271, Idaho Falls, ID 83405 claim against you is for foreclosure the current place of use southeast Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, plus accruing interest, late Telephone: 208-523-9106 Offi ce of a real estate mortgage. The of the intersection of River Resort Owyhee County, Idaho, and is charges, and other fees and costs Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM Court may enter judgment Dr. and N Jump Creek Rd., more particularly described as that may be incurred or advanced. (MST) File No. 14687 against you without further notice approximately 2.0 miles southeast follows: The Benefi ciary anticipates and 10/11,18,25;11/1/2017 unless you respond. READ THE of Homedale, Idaho. BEGINNING at the Southwest may disburse such amounts as INFORMATION BELOW corner of said Government Lot may be required to preserve and NOTICE TO CREDITORS YOU ARE HEREBY For additional information 5; thence North 0°17’20” East protect the property and for real CASE NO. CV-2017-01521 NOTIFIED that in order to defend concerning the property location, along the West boundary of said property taxes that may become IN THE DISTRICT COURT this lawsuit, an appropriate contact Western Region office Government Lot 5, a distance of due or delinquent, unless such OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL written response must be fi led with at (208) 334-2190; or for a full 1,282.57 feet to a point on the amounts of taxes are paid by DISTRICT OF the above-designated Court, 256 description of the right(s) or Southerly high water line of the the Trustors. If such amounts THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN East Court St. Weiser, ID 83672, proposed transfer(s), please see Snake River; thence along said are paid by the Benefi ciary, the AND FOR THE COUNTY OF within twenty-one (21) days after www.idwr.idaho.gov. Protests Southerly high water line the amounts or taxes will be added OWYHEE service of this Summons on you. may be submitted based on the following courses and distances; to the obligations secured by the MAGISTRATE DIVISION If you fail to so respond, the Court criteria of Idaho Code § 42-222. South 51°42’46” East, a Deed of Trust. Other expenses to In the Matter of the Estate may enter judgment against you Any protest against the proposed distance of 338.19 feet; be charged against the proceeds of: TALON E. FRAZIER, as demanded by the Plaintiff in change(s) must be filed with South 64°31’34” East, a of this sale include the Trustee’s Deceased. the Complaint. the Director, Dept. of Water distance of 35.05 feet; thence fees and attorney’s fees, costs NOTICE IS HEREBY A copy of the Complaint is Resources, Western Region, 2735 South 0°17’20” West parallel and expenses of the sale, and GIVEN that the undersigned served with this Summons. If Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705 with the said West boundary of late charges, if any. Benefi ciary has been appointed as Personal you wish to seek the advice or together with a protest fee of Government Lot 5 a distance has elected, and has directed the Representative of the above representation by an attorney $25.00 for each application on or of 1,063.33 feet to a point on Trustee to sell the above described named decedent. All persons in this matter, you should do so before 11/6/2017. The protestant the South boundary of said property to satisfy the obligation. having claims against said promptly so that your written must also send a copy of the Government Lot 5; thence North The sale is a public sale and any decedent or the estate are required response, if any, may be filed protest to the applicant. 88°58’00” West along said South person, including the Benefi ciary, to present their claims within four in time and other legal rights GARY SPACKMAN, Director boundary a distance of 298.25 feet may bid at the sale. The bid (4) months after the date of the protected. 10/18,25/2017 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 13B Public notices Q&A What makes newspaper notice superior to other forms of notice? Newspapers are more than just the traditional medium for notices. Newspapers watch government closely and report on government activities. Newspapers are credible, independent, and can guarantee readership. Newspapers are passed along to other readers, and can provide affi davits of publication. www.IdahoPublicNotices.com This easy-to-use website is designed to assist citizens who want to know more about the actions of local, county and state government as well as events occurring in the local and state court systems. A Public Service Made Possible by the Newspapers of Idaho Page 14B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 ANNUAL BAKER AUCTION CO. Owyhee County Church Directory FALL OPEN CONSIGNMENT Our Lady of Tears Church AUCTION Calvary Fellowship Golden Gate Baptist Church Silver City Homedale Wilder Mass Summer Schedule 1pm SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2017 Pastor Rich Wright Pastor Robert Potter, Jr., CLP -XQH-XO\$XJXVW6HSW 4220 E Pioneer Road Corner of Second and "B" Streets All invited to potluck after each mass Located at the Baker Auction lot at 1551 North OR st. in Church time is 10:00 am on Sunday Church time is 11:00 am on Sunday at the home of Dave Wilper & Wednesday at 7:00 pm Call (208) 880-4308 for information For more information, call Ontario OR. 97914 Signs posted. River Youth Sunday 6:00pm St. Paul's Church, Nampa 466-7031 (208) 880-4033 Sale Starts 10:00 AM/MT Lunch Served Terms:&DVKRUFKHFNVDOHGD\1R%X\HUV3UHPLXP(YHU\WKLQJVROGDVLVZKHUHLV&UHGLW &DUGVZLOOEHDFFHSWHGZLWKDWUDQVDFWLRQIHH7KHUHZLOOEHOLYHRQOLQHELGGLQJDWWKLVDXFWLRQ Iglesia Misionera Biblica Knight Community Church Crossroads Assembly of God 3OHDVHVHHRXUZHEVLWHIRUGHWDLOV Homedale Grand View Wilder Pastor Silverio Cardenas Jr. Pastor Ivan Shetler Pastors Ron & Martha Selling all types of Farm & Ranch Equipment. :2Z\KHH 630 Idaho Street Hwy 19 & 95, 890-9132 7RFRQVLJQ\RXUHTXLSPHQWSOHDVHFRQWDFW6DP%DNHU# Servicios: Vier - 7pm - Oracion 208-834-2639 Sunday School 9:30am RUDQ\RIWKH%DNHU$XFWLRQSHUVRQQHO Mier - 7pm Predicacion Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am TRACTORS:-'TXDGWUDQVK\GUHPRWHV-'SRZHUVKLIWWUDQVK\GUHPRWHV Dom - 10am Esc. Dom y 6:30pm Worship Service 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Z)DUPKDQG+\GUDORDGHU-'0):'+\GURVWDWLFWUDQVUROOJXDUGZ&;IURQW Wed. Bible Study 7pm "Una Iglesia Diferente." ORDGHUOLNHQHZ-'(0):'VWDQGDUGWUDQVK\GUHPRWHZ+-'IURQWORDGHU PRXQWHG)RUGVSHFLDOVWQGWUDQVK\GUHPRWH [UXEEHU2OLYHUJDVVWQG WUDQV,+&+\GURK\GUHPRWHVFDE[UXEEHU,+&JDVVWQGWUDQVK\G Assembly of God Church Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Friends Community Church Caldwell UHPRWHV$OOLV&KDOPHUVZGVWQGWUDQVK\GUHPRWHV[GXDOUXEEHU,+& Homedale K\GURURZFURSK\GUHPRWHVFDEZ'X$/IURQWORDGHU[UXEEHU,+&K\GUR 15 West Montana, 337-4458 Wilder - Homedale 1122 W. Linden St. 17434 Hwy 95, 337-3464 459-3653 K\GUHPRWHV[UXEEHU,+&K\GURURZ&URSK\GUHPRWHV[UXEEHU,+& K\GURK\GUHPRWHVZIURQWHQGORDGHU[UXEEHU,+&LQGXVWULDOK\GURK\G Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Mass: Sunday Evening Service 6:00pm Sunday School 9:30 am Saturday 5:00 pm UHPRWHVZIURQWORDGHU[UXEEHU)DUPDOO0JDVVLQJOHIURQW[UXEEHU)DUPDOO Wed. Bible Study 7:00pm Worship Services: 10:45 am Sundays Sunday 9:30 am +[UXEEHU)DUPDOO07$IRUSDUWV7RUR7LPH&XWWHU66]HURWXUQKSVHOI Wed. Children & Youth Ministries Spanish Mass: Saturday 7:00 pm SURSHOOHGODZQPRZHUZEDJJHUOLNHQHZ.UDPHUDLUFRROHGGLHVHOZSW 7:00pm www.homedalefriends.org Spanish Mass: Sunday Noon TRUCKS: *0&WDQGHPGULYHJDVHQJLQHVSGVSGZ¶FRPEEHGDQG2PDKD VFLVVRUKRLVW *0&WDQGHPGULYHJDVHQJLQHVSGVSGZ¶FRPEEHGDQG GXDOUDPKRLVW ,+&WDQGHPGULYH9VSGVSG372FDEDQGFKDVVLV 'RGJH Chapel of Hope VLQJOHGULYHWDJD[OHZ¶FRPELQDWLRQEHGDQGKRLVW &KHYUROHW&VLQJOHD[OH9 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Hope House, Marsing VSGVSGWUDQVZ,FKLEDQFRPELQDWLRQEHGZKRLVWJRRGUXEEHU )RUG9VSG Homedale Look for the Blue Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints VSGWUDQVZ\DUGJUDYHOER[ )RUG)VLQJOHGULYHWDJD[OH9VSGVSGWUDQV 337-4248 South Bruneau Hwy at the Hope House Homedale Z¶EHGDQGKRLVW Sunday Services 10am Welcoming Families, especially those with 708 West Idaho Ave 337-4112 TRAILERS: /RDG7UDLO¶VLQJOHD[OHGXPSWUDLOHU Pastor Sean Rippey special needs children. Bishop Mark Thatcher EQUIPMENT: $FH¶SWJURXQGKRJ6P\]HUIURQWWXEHUHDU-'¶WDQGHPGLVFGXDO Adult and Children Sunday School 9-9:45am Keith Croft, Pastor 880-2767 Bishop Robert T. Christensen FDUULHUZKHHOVVSULQJIROGXSSWK\GGLWFKHU$FHJDOORQSWVWDLQOHVVVWHHOVSUD\HU Visitors Always Welcome! Sunday 1st Ward 1pm Jake & Alisha Henrioulle, Youth Pastors K\GSXPSDQGERRPV,+&SWVKDQNFKLVHOSORZ$FHSW¶WULSOH.FXOWLYDWRUSWEHHW Call Church for Prayer requests Sunday 2nd Ward 9am 761-6747 KDUURZ+HUGVXUHIHHGVPDOOSWREURDGFDVWHUJDOSWSRO\VSUD\HUZERRPVY-' Sunday Services at 10 am SWSWRJ\URPRZHU0)¶GRXEOHGLVFJUDLQGULOOSWEDFNKRHSWSRVWSRXQGHU 0LOOHU¶RIIVHWGLVF0H\HUVSWK\GUDXOLFGLWFKHUZGHHSGLWFKDWWDFK-'ERWWRP VSLQQHUSORZ-'¶%:$WDQGHPGLVFVHFWLRQVWHHOKDUURZVHFWLRQ%ULOOLRQFXOWLSDFNHU Homedale Baptist Church Wilder Church of God Mountain View Church of the Nazarene 6SHHFR¶SWODQGSODQH,+&¶GRXEOHGLVFJUDLQGULOOZVHHGHUSW372EXUUPLOO Homedale Wilder Wilder-Homedale ´;¶372JUDLQDXJHU-'ERWWRPVSLQQHUSORZ,+&ERWWRPVSLQQHUSORZ 205 A St. E, 649-7698 212 S. 1st W. 26515 Ustick Road VODWWHG-'URZÀH[SODQWHUZPDUNHUV-'IURQWORDGHUIUDPHDQGEXFNHWSW¶ Pastor Ray Gerthung 739-5952 337-3151 ODQGSODQH¶K\GVFUDSHU¶SWER[EODGHZVFUD¿HUWHHWK6SHHFRSW372SRVWKROH Sunday School 9:45am Sunday School 9:30 DXJHUVPDOOSWGLWFKHU0DVVH\)HUJXVRQ¶SWWDQGHPGLVF)HUJXVRQSWFXOWLYDWRU Sunday Service 11am Sunday Worship 11am-Noon Worship 10:30 )HUJXVRQERWWRPZD\SWSORZ,+&WDQGHPD[OH372PDQXUHVSUHDGHU0DVVH\ Sunday Eve. 6:00pm Adult & Youth Bible Class: Wednesday 7:00 pm )HUJXVRQ372VLQJOHD[OHPDQXUHVSUHDGHUZVOXUSJDWH$FHJDOORQSWVWDLQOHVV Wed. Eve. 7:00pm Children's Caravan Program VWHHOVSUD\HUZERRPVDQGDJLWDWRU$FHSWJDOORQVWDLQOHVVVWHHOVSUD\HUZERRPV DQGK\GDJLWDWRU,+&ERWWRPVSLQQHUSORZ¶SXOOW\SHRIIVHWGLVF Consignments are coming in daily. Please check our website for updated list. MARSING APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY ROGER BAKER SAM BAKER Iglesia Evangelica St. David's Episcopal Church 541-889-5808 208-741-4230 Asamblea Apostolica de Marsing Wilder 1800 Arlington Ave. :0DLQ0DUVLQJ,GDKR Caldwell, ID 83605 BAKER AUCTION CO. Pastor Jose Gutierrez 317 3rd st., 208-461-9016 or 880-6172 Pastor Ramiro Reyes 208-459-9261 1-800-650-5808 Sunday School 10:00 am 10 am Sunday School Visit our website at: 6XQGD\6HUYLFHSP:HGQHVGD\ 11 am Service [email protected] Service 7 pm www.bakerauction.com 482-7484 www.stdavid.episcopalidaho.org for pictures & full listing of this and upcoming auctions. Bilingual Services/Español Bilingual Christian Church Bible Missionary Church Assembly of God Church Homedale Homedale Marsing 110 W. Montana West Idaho, 337-3425 139 Kerry, 965-1650 Pastor Maurice Jones 208-319-4650 Pastor Ron Franklin Pastor Rick Sherrow Don Vanderbough 208-867-5418 Sunday School 10am Sunday School 10am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Worship 11am Sunday Worship 11am & 6 pm Church school 9:45 Sunday Evening 7pm Wednesday Evening 7:30 Lizard Butte Baptist Church Nazarene Church Trinity Holiness Church Marsing Marsing Homedale Pastor Daniel Swaim Pastor Bill O'Connor 119 N. Main ->viÀÊ iÞÊUÊÓänÈxÇx{ÓÊUÊÃ>viÀV iÞ°V 116 4th Ave. W., 859-2059 649-5256 Pastor Samuel Page Sunday worship: 12 2nd Avenue West 337-5021 0RUQLQJ DP1RRQ(YHQLQJ SP Sunday School 10am Sunday School 9:45am-10:45am Worship Services - Sunday 11am and 6pm Sunday Morning Worship 11am Wednesday evening 7pm-8pm Sunday School - 9:45am Sunday Evening 7pm Mid Week TLC Groups Thursday Evening 7:30pm Vision Community Church United Methodist Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Wilder Marsing Marsing 221 West Main Marsing, Idaho Exploring the Bible: Public Invited 215 3rd Ave. West, 896-4151 2nd & 4th Tuesday: 4-5pm Owyhee County’s Only Sunday 1st Ward, 1:00 p.m. 208-779-7926 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Corner of 4th St. & B Ave. Bishop Rowley Pastor Dave Raines Source for Local News Sunday 2nd Ward, 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Adult, Kids & Youth Meetings Wed. 7:00 p.m. 208-880-8751 Bishop McIntyre Sunday Service 9:30am Calvary Holiness Church - Wilder First Presbyterian Church Corner of 3rd St. & B Ave. Garnet Seventh-Day Adventist Homedale 6XQGD\6FKRRO DP6XQGD\:RUVKLS DP Church 320 N. 6th W. 6XQGD\ SP:HGQHVGD\ SP 16613 Garnet Rd., Wilder Sunday Morning Worship 11am [email protected] 208-649-5280 Sunday School 11am Food Pantry hours: Email: [email protected] 208-473-9331 2nd Friday of month 5-7pm Sabbath School 9:30am 4th Friday of month 12-2pm Worship 10:45am Calvary Holiness Food Pantry Wilder Idaho Wednesday Bible Study 7:00-8 pm Call today to advertise or subscribe Our Lady Queen of Heaven 208-337-4681 Iglesia Bautista Catholic Church - Oreana Amistad Cristiana de Wilder UMC Palabra de Esperanza 2017 Mass Schedule - Esquina de 4 y calle B Homedale the following Saturdays at 10:00am Domingos Servicio: 12:00 pm www.theowyheeavalanche.com May 27 - June 24 (BBQ follows) - July 22 - El Ropero (Banco de ropa) Miercoles 12- 2pm Subscribe & View the Avalanche online! 711 W. Idaho, 463-9569 Aug 26 - Sept 23 - Oct 28 - Nov 25 - Dec 16 Martes y Jueves: 6:30 pm Ingles Pastor Jose Diaz All are welcome! For more information, call Sabados: 12:00 pm Arte Infantil Servicios: Los Domingos 11:00 am St. Paul's Church, Nampa 466-7031 Todo en Espanol, Inf. 989 7508 Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Page 15B Classifieds Reach Thousands of Readers Every Week in the Owyhee Avalanche )N 0RINT /NLINE AS LOW AS s #ALL OR EMAIL ADS TO KARA OWYHEEAVALANCHECOM FARM & RANCH FOR RENT HELP WANTED FOR SALE SERVICES Owyhee County Sheriff’s 5x10 and 10x10 Storage Ford Ranger ‘04 51,525 Mouthy Megan’s Lawn Hay for sale: Chicken Dinner 2I¿FH Accepting applications miles, straight stick, 5 speed Road, Caldwell. $6 per bale, Units Available in Homedale. for the position of Part-time Care Lets get your lawn ready $35 and up. For more transmission, very good tires, must self load. 208-899-5408 or Dispatcher. Dispatch experience spare never used, canopy on the for winter. Call Megan Houser 208-899-9953 information please contact John not required. Starting wage for a free quote today @ 208- or Amanda at 208-899-9800 or back. Good buy $4,300. 208- Experienced Ranch is $14.76 per hour. Equal 965-6637 697-9950. Worker Wanted: Year-round 208-941-7273 Opportunity Employer. Full job Marsing Storage Inc., Hwy 55 Moving Have king size bed for LIZARD BUTTE LEARNING employment. Flood irrigate, descriptions and applications sale. 208-861-1086. JHQHUDO UDQFK ZRUN ¿[ IHQFH & Van Rd. 10x10 units available, CENTER. Marsing Childcare. may be obtained at the Owyhee 1996 Terry model camp trailer, Enrolling 12month+ ICCP cattle experience helpful. 541- trailer spaces. Call 208-830- &RXQW\ 6KHULII¶V 2I¿FH RU 1641 28-ft, 1 bdrm, slide-out living Approved. Exceeds USDA 586-2825 www.owyheecounty.net. For room, fully contained. Asking Balewagons: I sell & buy additional questions, please nutrition requirement. More $7500. Call 541-586-2825 information on Facebook. 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Owyhee Health and Rehab Is Located: 30916 Peckham sponsoring a Veterans Day Rd. Wilder 482-7461 www. chili feed for the Veterans in our community on Saturday, wilderrepair.com November 11th, from 1:00pm Technical Computer to 4:00pm. This is our way of LLC, Repairs, Tune-ups, giving back. So, come join us for Backups, Upgrades, Networking some homemade chili and hot & more. Call Tom or Colette at rolls. Thank you for your service. 208-896-4676 or 208-899-9419. ESTATE SALE &RIDAY AND 3ATURDAY /CT s AM 5796 State Hwy 55 Marsing Idaho 83639 ,OCATED MILES WEST OF -ARSING 5AC ALFALFA FARM WITH 2-BEDROOM FRAME HOUSE, barn, 3 granaries (20,000 bushels) and farm equipment. 300’ highway frontage – commercial potential: $250,000 3 BEDROOM HOUSE 1140 SQ.FT. 1 car garage & lots of stor- age: 202 Old Bruneau Hwy, Marsing $139,000 VEHICLES: 2016 Dodge handicap van $33,000; 89’ Ford 350 utility bed $3500; 84’ Mercedes 300 $3000; 96’BMW 740 $3500; 92’ Lincoln towncar $2000; 83’ Cad ElDorado $1500 10 kw wind generator & 100’ tower $18,000; Horse Trailer, ATVs, Riding Lawnmowers, Electric Wheelchairs, Oxygen Generators, Walkers, Exercise Machine, Saddles, Household Items, Dishware, Collectibles Free To Good Home: Dog (Great Pyrenees), Cats, Chickens, Ducks, Goats Questions: [email protected] Page 16B Wednesday, October 25, 2017 HOMEDALE HAPPENINGS Cool(er) wheels won at DU benefi t Brandon Delaware, 3, of Meridian sits on a remote control Brady’s touchdown cooler that his father, Brian, won during Saturday’s Owyhee Homedale Police’s new canine Brady steps off a private jet in the Caldwell hangar of County Ducks Unlimited fundraiser in Marsing. Brian also won Homedale native Dennis Combs (left). Combos and Offi cer Karl Kingston fl ew the female a 12-gauge shotgun during the DU Gun Bash, which saw several Labrador from Maine last week. Photo courtesy of Karl Kingston guns and six Cordova coolers given away. Submitted photo Fifth-graders Emily James (trumpet) and Tim Whitfield Mary Sonke’s fi fth-grade general music students stomp their feet as they sing one of two songs (saxophone) play the Trojan fi ght song in a duet during last at last Wednesday’s concert. week’s introductory concert. Sports Ray Draper to represent Rimrock at 1A state XC meet tickets to state meet, according to Idaho 24:47.99 Rounding out Rimrock’s top-20 fi n- Several Raiders rack High School Activities Association • Levi Nanney, jr., 53rd in 25:19.75 ishes, sixth-grader Joslynn Burk took up PRs at district meet guidelines. Senior Maria Gomez concluded her 13th in the girls’ race in 13:27. Sophomore D-O Draper carded a career with a PR in the girls’ race, post- Other girls’ results included: Ray Draper’s career-best perfor- personal-record time of 19:14.21 for ing 30:30.95 for 28th place. • Lisbeth Ayala, sixth grade, 26th in mance last Wednesday earned him 20th place, missing the state meet by a PR of 16:13 a return engagement at Eagle Island just two spots. Middle school • Brynn Burk, sixth grade, 27th in State Park. Another sophomore, Ian Burbank, Rimrock’s strong younger contingent 16:44 Running in the 1A District III cross broke 20 minutes at 19:45.45 for 25th picked up three top-20 fi nishes in the Other boys’ results included: country championship meet, the junior as the Raiders fi nished sixth in the team district middle school championship • Ira Black, sixth grade, 30th with a covered the fi ve kilometers in 18 min- standings. meet. PR of 13:31 utes, 8.73 seconds to fi nish eighth. Every Rimrock athlete on the course Fifth-grader Ella Boren fi nished fi fth • Cooper Raymond, seventh grade, The showing allows Draper to return posted PRs. Rounding out the perfor- in the girls’ 3K with a personal-record 36th in 14:32 to the Eagle course for Saturday’s 1A mance were: time of 12:30.7. • Andrew Hogaboam, seventh grade, state championship meet. • Aron Rodriguez, jr., 34th in Sixth-grader Loyd Boren had the best 37th in a PR of 14:33 The top 18 runners in last week’s 21:05.58 boys’ fi nish, taking 19th in a personal- • Garrett Kunsky, sixth grade, 41st district competition punched their • Adam Hogaboam, so., 50th in best time of 12:38. in 15:44