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VOL. 26, NO. 38 75 CENTS HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 Former Can you drive 35? sergeants will run for sheriff Grant, Turner announce they’ll enter May’s GOP primary Two men have announced their plans to run for Owyhee County Above: Homedale Police Sgt. Mike McFetridge talks with a motorist after clocking him over the speed limit in the 35 mph portion of U.S. sheriff in May. 95 south of the Snake River Bridge. Below: McFetridge talks about the area of U.S. 95 where the speed limit will be lowered. Current deputy Perry Grant and Homedale council drops U.S. 95 speed former depu- Limit lowered to 35 mph within city ty Russ Turn- er confi rmed boundaries; signs up soon Wednesday that they will Motorists traveling U.S. highway’s intersection with Main seek the of- Highway 95 through Homedale Street on the south end of town. fi ce currently will have to slow down soon. The speed limit near Main held by Daryl Perry Grant The City Council on Wednesday Street is now 45 mph, but the Crandall. voted unanimously to lower to 35 Homedale Fire District board The offi cial mph the road’s speed limit within of commissioners had pushed filing period the city limits. for a change in the posted speed for the May Mayor Harold Wilson told The because of a rash of accidents at 2012 primary Owyhee Avalanche on Monday the intersection of Industrial and election sea- that the Idaho Transportation U.S. 95. son won’t Department could put up new “Our concern is mainly safety,” open until signs as early as this week. Fire commission chair Ric Uria next spring. The speed limit will be 35 mph said Wednesday. “Most all of our Both men in both directions from the Snake said they will River Bridge to just past the –– See U.S. 95, page 5 seek the Re- Russ Turner publican nomination. The 36-year-old Grant, a former Homedale man gets 15½ years in federal pen OCSO sergeant, still serves as a deputy. He lives in Homedale. traffi cking. Homedale residents involved in the “It’s been a lifelong goal of Another local faces Ricardo Mercado was one of three drug ring. mine,” Grant said of becoming people sentenced last week for their Senior Judge A. Wallace Tashima sentencing in same sheriff, adding that he voiced that roles in importing hundreds of grams sentenced Mercado to 15½ years in goal soon after being hired as a of methamphetamine from Nevada federal prison during a hearing in drug case detention deputy for the county to Idaho, according to a press release U.S. District Court in Boise. After his jail in 2001. A 24-year-old Homedale man with from Assistant United States Attorney release from prison, Mercado faces fi ve Grant announced his intentions an extensive criminal history has been Christian S. Nafzger. Ricardo Mercado sentenced to federal prison for drug Mercado is one of at least two –– See Federal, page 5 –– See Sheriff, page 5

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Sears Craftsman 1/2 Horsepower Drill Press -1154. kits to Homedale, Marsing “If they suffer smoke inhalation 10 Gun Heavy Gauge Steel Security Cabinet e suspicious Thanks to a pair of animal lov- pet store in Boise. or are unconscious, the masks ncouraged to ers, emergency responders have “The problem was all the south- Homefeed A/C oxygen Unit. Exterior to bring unit (animals) and Furnace Part mation about a new tool in their arsenal to help ern Idaho fi re departments didn’t back,”Weider Alan 245 Complete said. Exercise Machine ossible when the community. have them, and Linda started rais- HomedaleBosch 7 1/4" assistant WormDrive fi re Skilsaw chief Montes said. Alan and Barbara Williams, ing money to purchase makes for PanasonicTom Pegram Blu– Raysaid Home he doesn’t Theater re-System description of a Parma husband and wife who the departments,” Alan said. member 2 Burner a pet Propane being injuredCamp Grill in a hicle can help rescue basset hounds, recently do- The Williamses presented the fi re inBosch his 17 Router years with * theFurniture depart- s, he said. nated animal resuscitation kits to pet-friendly oxygen masks to ment,True but Brand that 4 thedrawer mask cooler will 30" be tall a —JLZ the fi re departments in Homedale Brandon DeMond, one of the Sofagood Size tool Leopard, for the Lion department. & Tiger Wall Pictures and Marsing. newest Homedale volunteer fi re- Life SizeHe Leopardsaid that Statue the *equipment Lots of Baskets The Williamses’ generosity, men, and Marsing fi re marshal and probablyRotisserie Grill will be * stored Picnic Dateon the Basket Homedale Ambulance unit be- which also was extended to Wild- former fi re chief Roman Usabel. Family Fun Basket * Scentsy er earlier this month, completes a Now both departments have cause emergency medical techni- Large Custom Made Dog House mission started in 2008 by Linda apparatus to revive cats or dogs cians stand by at every fi re. One Ton of Hay * And much more...... Inez, who owns the Dog House rescued from fi res. Each mask has — JPB Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 3 Homedale Fire bids adieu to two Zatica. Fireman Parrill, commissioner Hyer “Super boys to work with,” retire after three decades each Hyer said. “They’re on top of everything. They do a lot of Homedale Fire and Ambulance Parrill said. “I was coaching work people don’t realize on the volunteers saluted two retiring youth basketball and baseball and side.” colleagues during Saturday’s decided I wanted to do something Hyer, who has been married annual family barbecue. to help the community.” to his wife, Constance, for 65 Fire District Board of Parrill was brought on to years, said he’s stepping away Commissioners stalwart Wendell the fire department by Bryce for health reasons. His term will Hyer and former chief Dan Peterson. Now he wants to give end Dec. 31, after he turns 86. Parrill are stepping down after the younger generation a chance The Subdistrict 1 commissioner serving three decades each in their to contribute. said he never faced opposition in respective positions. “The main reason is to let any of his re-election bids. Two “I’ve gone through five a younger person get on there men, Mick Woodburn and Chuck different commissioners during and give them a chance to enjoy Maxwell, have fi led to succeed that time,” the 85-year-old Hyer what I’ve done for 30 years,” him. said. “(They’ve been) a bunch he said. Hyer said there is one big of great boys. Dedicated to the Parrill also tipped his fi re helmet difference between now and when city, I’ll tell you that, to our to commissioners such as Hyer, he joined the board. community. who he said have worked hard to “There’s a lot of money now “And that’s the same for our give the volunteers state-of-the- where we didn’t have much to Above: Homedale Fire Chief Scott Salutregui, left, presents a plaque ambulance crew.” art equipment. When he started work with before,” he said. “We to retiring volunteer fi refi ghter Dan Parrill as their colleagues look According to fire district with the department, two of the set a good budget and stay within on. Below: Retiring fi re commissioner Wendell Hyer, center, shakes records, Hyer joined the board in vehicles were a generation older in and work with that.” Salutregui’s hand as fellow commissioners Ric Uria, far left, and Steve June 1978. He contends that he or older, and firefighters were — JPB Zatica, wait to present a plaque. Photos by Teresa Ryska came to the board at the behest of responding to calls in worn-out friend and retiring commissioner turnouts. Jim Murray around 1970 when Parrill also had one thing to say the city ambulance was a white about his fellow volunteers. hearse. “It’s been 30 years, and they’ve “I don’t regret a minute of it,” gone fast and I’ve enjoyed every the 2007 Owyhee County Fair one of them,” he said. “As far and Rodeo Parade grand marshal as paid or volunteer fi remen or said. ambulance people go, they’re a Current fire chief Scott great bunch to work with. Salutregui said Parrill has been “My hat’ s off to everyone putting out fi res for 30 years. of them — I don’t care if it’s “They’re just a couple of good Caldwell, Marsing, Homedale or ol’ boys,” Salutregui said of the whatever. I thank them for what two retirees. “They’re just trying they do because people don’t to help our community as much realize it, but they get up at 2:30 as they can. in the morning to help a lost kid or “I think we’ve got a great bunch someone’s horse that’s stuck.” of folks all around, and I’m just In addition to honoring Hyer very thankful of the people who and Parrill, fi re and ambulance are involved.” crewmembers and their families The thanks extend to the families paid tribute to honorary of those who serve, Salutregui fi refi ghters such as Mark Stimmel, 025%44 said, and that was a reason for Floyd Breach, Fonce Salutregui Saturday’s shindig, too. (Scott’s father) and Kenne Metzer. Lumber & Supply “You are taking a family Honorary fi remen have been with member away from part of their the department at least 20 years. life — a kid’s birthday, Christmas, “Those gentlemen have been 3NIP?0?FF?NM Thanksgiving,” Salutregui said. a part of the fi re district for at (QS (IG?>;F? 0L?M?;MIH3;F? “It is a hardship on the family, least half of its existence,” Scott too, and (the barbecue) is a way Salutregui said. 4IIFM&IL&;FF#F?;HOJ )HM?=N#IHNLIF 2?GI>?FIL"OCF> to tell them we appreciate what The Homedale Fire Department they’re going through.” is celebrating its 91st anniversary 0L?BOHA$IILM0 B $ The Parrill family has been this year. Stimmel has been on the 7CH>IQM front and center with the sacrifi ces department for 48 years, followed of dinners and gatherings. Parrill’s by Breach (45), Fonce Salutregui -CFFQILE wife of 30 years, Sherry, has been (43) and Metzer (41). 0FOGQ;L? While Sherry continues to drive, years, joining when he was 21 -O=B-IL? Dan said it’s time to enjoy his years old. grandchildren. He has a grandson Through the entire time that 0OLCH;%KOCH? ,CP?MNI=E&??>M who is a senior at Capital High Parrill and Salutregui have served (ILM?MBI?M3OJJFC?M School in Boise competing in side-by-side, Hyer has been #;FF;Q;S2IJ?M football and track and fi eld. helping keep the budget as part 2?>&F;HH?F$IA&II> 0?FF?NIL#LOG “When I started out, I wasn’t of the fi re commission. He serves (ILM?"?>>CHA married or anything yet,” Dan now with chair Ric Uria and Steve ,CP?MNI=E4O0IMNM, .?RNNI,?M3=BQ;<4CL? Tango Club Weekly Schedule (QSCH(IG?>;F? Every Tuesday & Thursday: Open Pool Tourn. 224C?M Every Wednesday: Beer Pong 8 - Close (All you can drink domestic drafts - $10) ?;=B Friday 09/23: Whisky River Band Saturday 09/24: BOISE STATE FOOTBALL Raffle for Vegas Trip at Every BSU Football Party 7%$%,)6%2 @;R Corner of Main & Idaho • Homedale /PENAM PM-ONDAY &RIDAYsAM PM3ATURDAY 21 & Over Only, ID required Page 4 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Insurance will cover HHS repairs Commissioners The Homedale School District determined that the roof had been District offi cials had said the has learned that its insurance car- damaged by winds. It’s unclear gymnasium would be closed rier will pay for the repair of the when the gym roof was originally through the volleyball season. high school gymnasium roof. compromised. It’s unknown if that closure will renew contracts School superintendent Tim The main gym, locker rooms stretch into the winter sports For the fi rst time in two years, During Monday’s meeting, Rosandick told The Owyhee and weight room at the high season, which would displace the Idaho Power and the Owyhee Heeb said he had not seen the Avalanche early last week that school remain closed because Trojans’ basketball and wrestling County Sheriff’s Offi ce have a contract, after which County Clerk the district’s insurer, CNA, said of structural instability caused teams. new contract for law enforcement Charlotte Sherburn said she had put it would accept the claim. Later, by bent, cracked and separated The high school volleyball at CJ Strike Reservoir. a copy in Sheriff Daryl Crandall’s district transportation and mainte- joists. teams continue to play their home The Board of County box after commissioners signed it nance supervisor Tom Muir said Muir said there still is no idea matches at Homedale Middle Commissioners last week ratifi ed on Sept. 12. that the insurance adjuster had how much the work will cost. School. the fi scal year 2012 contract after Unlike previous contracts, a year of working off extensions which were re-negotiated each from the FY 2010 agreement. year, terms of the FY 2012 Idaho Power will pay the contract are renewable on an Marsing to discuss law enforcement county $66,860 for enhanced annual basis. law enforcement on its property Lengthy negotiations between options at next council meeting at CJ Strike. the sheriff’s office and Idaho compliant with city ordinances. discuss issues and work together Additionally, the public utility Power delayed the FY 2011 City joins Fitzer said there were two avenues on breaking up gang- and drug- will provide a one-time payment contract and forced the parties to Treasure Valley of mitigation that should be given related activity. of $36,500 for the purchase of hammer out three extensions of to the property owner: administra- “If this were before my council, a patrol truck for the county’s the FY 2010 agreement. Partnership tive fi nes and abatement. I would have to ask, ‘What is in it waterways deputies and a The city has yet to set the admin- for me?’,” Greenleaf Mayor Brad computer for their use. County, Desmond re-up With his city’s law enforce- istrative fee price. With the abate- Holton said. “It gives us a chance The contract says that the The BOCC on Sept. 12 signed a ment agreement with the Owyhee ment option, if the offender is non- at leveling the playing fi eld with vehicle and the computer will new professional services contract County Sheriff’s Office set to compliant with the requests to clean the bigger cities. It allows us to be used “exclusively” to perform with Jim Desmond. expire at the end of the month, up the property, the city would hire come together and discuss openly the duties within the agreement. Desmond will make $57,540 Marsing Mayor Keith Green has a contractor and then once the work issues we might be facing as a While county deputies will use in FY 2012, the same amount he asked the city council to think was completed and the bill has been whole, and it gives us a unifi ed the patrol truck and computer, made the previous two years. about possible options. sent, the city would place a lien on stance on issues.” ownership will revert back to Desmond will continue to Green asked the council to the property. Holton said being a TVP mem- Idaho Power if the contract is serve as the county’s emergency bring ideas to the Oct. 12 meeting Fitzer said in other municipali- ber helped Greenleaf during con- terminated. services coordinator, director of about law enforcement options ties he has dealt with, he has only struction of its new wastewater At Monday’s BOCC meeting, the Natural Resources Committee that might be available as the had two cases go to court. Most of treatment facility. He said at a Sgt. Slade Heeb and Idaho Power and county staff coordinator. agreement between OCSO and the the properties have been cleaned recent meeting he was able to deputies John Nagel and Rick He also serves as the hearing city comes to a close Sept. 30. up and the ordinance violation has discuss Environmental Protection Wiley asked permission to wait offi cer for the county’s medical “I want all fi ve of us on the same been taken care of, he said. Agency mandates with area may- until the state bid was issued indigency hearings. page,” he said. “I want the council ors and EPA offi cials in a venue he sometime next month and then As part of his emergency to tell me what they want.” City enters TVP agreement might not otherwise have had. come back to the commissioners services coordinator job, Desmond In June, the council decided to After a presentation from the Through the TVP, a Special with a recommendation on the manages the county’s Homeland drop the $76,385 contract after executive director of the Treasure Assistant United States Attorney vehicle purchase. Security grants and training. nearly a year of talks with OCSO to Valley Partnership (TVP) and an (SAUSA) was hired to help pros- work out a lower contract price. area mayor, Marsing decided to ecute gang-related crimes and The city has begun the process join the organization geared to- relocate the convicts. of turning penalties for ordinance ward “leveling the playing fi eld” The cost to join the TVP is violations into administrative for area municipalities. assessed on a per-person basis fi nes to allow the city to issue Bill Larsen, TVP executive within the partner cities at 12 P.O. BOX 97 • HOMEDALE, ID 83628 citations instead of a deputy. director briefl y explained the role cents. Marsing’s yearly annual PHONE 208 / 337-4681 • FAX 208 / 337-4867 The city’s legal counsel, Paul of the 14-member organization dues based on population will www.theowyheeavalanche.com Fitzer, is still working on the letter that was founded in 1997 to serve cost $123 plus another $75 for the U.S.P.S. 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Monday noon the Friday noon the week week of publication prior to publication Legal notices Inserts Friday noon the week Friday noon the week prior to publication prior to publication FURNITURE & APPLIANCE of CALDWELL Letters to the editor 307 South Kimball, Caldwell 459-0816 Friday noon the week prior to publication (Limit 300 words, signed, with day phone number.) Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 5 Fire election write-in deadline nears Policeman spots hangar fi re Friday is the fi nal day for pro- dell Hyer and the Subdistrict 3 available from district board Good timing minimized dam- was doing a security check and spective write-in candidates to position held by Steve Zatica. secretary Mike Parker at Bowen age to a new hangar at Homedale spotted it,” Salutregui said. “(The fi le for the Homedale Fire and Two men will seek to succeed Parker CPAs at 19 E. Wyoming Municipal Airport. damage was) not too bad. It could Ambulance District board of com- Hyer in Subdistrict 1, includ- Ave., in Homedale. Homedale Fire Chief Scott have been a lot worse if the police missioners. ing Chuck Maxwell and Mick The petitions can be fi led at that Salutregui said that Wednesday’s weren’t there to catch it.” Two positions will appear on Woodburn. offi ce, too. fire was caught early because Salutregui said the fi re broke the Nov. 8 ballot, including the Zatica will seek re-election in New subdistrict commission- Homedale Police Officer Jeff out around midnight as a man seat currently held by retiring his subdistrict. ers will begin four-year terms in Jensen was on patrol nearby. used a cutting torch on a construc- Subdistrict 1 commissioner Wen- Write-in candidacy forms are January. “Luckily, the police department tion project. From page 1 √ Sheriff: Two commission County already paying for spots, PA also on ballot for next year’s primary in a letter Turner said. “It works for me. I state’s sheriff’s offi ce probe to the editor that appears in this really enjoy helping people. Crandall. week’s Commentary section of The “The environment we have in Deputies receiving mileage, The commissioners originally were poised to Owyhee Avalanche (Page 19). the county, it’s law enforcement, reject claims from Packwood, Shenk and Allen “This is an honorable position, but you’re helping the citizens of salary for time spent during their Sept. 6 meeting until research indicated one that deserves a person that the county.” that they had unanimously approved mileage claims respects and cares for his com- A Republican, Crandall is in in Caldwell for interviews for the others in the course of paying bills during an munity,” Grant writes. the third year of his fi rst term as August meeting. Grant, who said he decided to sheriff. The attorney general’s offi ce investigation into In addition to the wages, the county paid the run because of the “uncertainty” Other county offi ces scheduled Sheriff Daryl Crandall and the Owyhee County deputies a total of $177.39, or 45 cents per mile. in the sheriff’s offi ce, also entered for the primary election include Sheriff’s Offi ce already has cost taxpayers money. The individual amounts of mileage claimed varied the 2008 race as an independent the District 1 and District 3 com- The Board of County Commissioners have from 87 miles round trip for Shenk on Aug. 5 to 19.6 but withdrew three before the missionerships, currently held by approved mileage compensation and hourly wages miles for Packwood on Aug. 3. general election. Jerry Hoagland (R-Wilson) and for at least eight deputies who have been called to Packwood claimed one-way mileage from his Also a former sergeant, Turner Joe Merrick (R-Grand View), Caldwell for interviews with investigators. Nampa home to the Canyon County County Sheriff’s left the force last year. respectively and prosecuting at- Crandall signed off on the mileage claims, which Offi ce. It appears Shenk counted her mileage from Turner, 57, said he decided to torney currently held by Douglas were then sent to the commissioners for final the sheriff’s offi ce in Murphy (about 43 miles from run because he thinks he has a D. Emery. The District 1 com- approval. County Clerk Charlotte Sherburn said Caldwell) and not from her home in Hammett. skill set that suits the position missioner elected in November each of the deputies also received about two hours According to the invoices, Crandall requested well, including his law enforce- 2012 will serve two years, while of salary for their time totaling about $200 for the the money be taken out of his budget line for ment background and business the District 3 post carries a four- group. investigations. As of Aug. 31, $571.87 had been experience as a banker, rancher year term. The invoices obtained by The Owyhee Avalanche spent out of the unbudgeted line item on the mileage and public service volunteer. refl ect that interviews took place at the Canyon plus other non-AG-related expenses throughout “The bottom line is I enjoy it,” — JPB County Sheriff’s Offi ce in Caldwell on Aug. 3-5. Employees who submitted mileage claims fi scal year 2011. included Lucille Allen, Irma Shenk, Lori Collins, Attorney general’s office spokesman Bob Jayne Kingston, James Mackenzie, Karlene Madsen, Cooper wouldn’t comment on the progress of the √ U.S. 95: Fire board’s wish Irma Noe and Harry Packwood. investigation last week. It’s the AG offi ce’s policy No other invoices were included in the county’s not to talk about investigations until they are fulfi lled by unanimous vote response to the Avalanche’s public records request, completed. accidents have been right there on city limits?” and it’s unknown if any other OCSO employees the corner. People coming north The council voted to lower the submitted investigation-related mileage claims to — JPB are going too fast, and you look limit after ITD conducted two to the north and then you look traffi c studies in the corridor in to the south and all the sudden recent weeks. √ Federal: Mercado has district court they’re there.” The fi rst was a two-hour study The limit is actually two conducted with a radar gun, different speeds on one stretch after which the state agency cases pending in Owyhee, Canyon counties of road inside the city limits recommended the speed limit stay years of supervised probation. He of Nampa. Two more defendants in Canyon County and possession with southbound traffic going at 45 mph. also has to forfeit $5,000 in cash — Amanda Lynn Smith and or use of drug paraphernalia in 35 mph and northbound traffi c A second study, spanning 24 proceeds. Homedale resident Aron Herrera Owyhee County. traveling at 45. That discrepancy hours, revealed a stunning pattern Mercado got the stiffest penalty Gonzales — will be sentenced In 2010, Mercado entered a makes judging distance even on the narrow two-lane road. of the three defendants, who were later this year. guilty plea in Owyhee County more difficult when motorists Reading test data that he had accused of distributing meth to “Methamphetamine traffi cking, court to one felony count of ag- are turning across traffi c in that received only hours earlier, Wilson Norteno gang members through- particularly to gang members, is a gravated assault with a deadly corridor, offi cials said. told the gallery at Wednesday’s out Canyon County. serious problem that demands a weapon. Prosecuting Attorney “I think it’s our duty to take council meeting that several Court documents and court- serious response from law enforce- Douglas D. Emery dropped anoth- care of our people,” Dennis vehicles traveled 10 to 30 miles room admissions show that be- ment, prosecutors and the courts,” er assault charge, and two counts Pruett, owner of a tire store on the over the 45 mph speed limit in tween Nov. 29, 2010 and Jan. 31, U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson said. of false imprisonment and one corridor, said. “And there’s been the corridor. 2011, Mercado conspired with “Law enforcement has recently count of battery were not charged so many accidents and fatalities “It shows that we need to do others to distribute 500 grams or seen an alarming increase in high in an amended complaint. at that intersection, there’s got something,” Wilson said. “We’re more of meth. potency methamphetamine being For that conviction, Magistrate to be something done, and while getting a lot of speeding.” Evidence presented at sentenc- imported into Idaho from Califor- Judge Dan C. Grober sentenced we’re at it, why not take it to the — JPB ing showed that Mercado sold nia, Arizona, Nevada and Mexico. Mercado to 90 days in jail and drugs, stored the meth and col- These defendants, appropriately, fi ned him $837.50. Mercado was lected debts for the drug traffi ck- will pay a heavy price for bringing credited with 21 days served, and ers. Mercado was found to be in this dangerously addictive drug Grober suspended the remainder possession of a fi rearm at the time to Idaho communities. State and of the term. of his arrest. federal law enforcement offi cers In 2009, Grober sentenced Mer- Investigators also learned that throughout Idaho will continue cado to 30 days in jail — 14 cred- Mercado kidnapped a customer to work together to ensure that ited, 16 suspended — and ordered at gunpoint to ensure payment for drug traffi ckers and gang mem- six months probation for a battery past meth sales. bers are caught, prosecuted and charge. Mercado entered a guilty Mercado was sentenced along convicted.” plea to the charge after originally with co-defendants Ruben Arre- Idaho Third District Court having been accused of sexual dondo Mora, 21, of Caldwell and records show that Mercado has battery of a minor child 16 to 17 37-year-old Lorrie Ann Chavez cases pending on charges of theft years old. — JPB Page 6 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Yard sale to help uninsured Senior menus Homedale Senior Center mom with baby’s medical bills Sept. 21: Chicken salad, potato salad, pickled beets, bread Community assistance is Sept. 22: Pork chow mien, stir fry vegetable rice being sought for a Homedale Sept. 27: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, bread mother whose infant daughter has Sept. 28: Baked fi sh, potato, beets, bread undergone multiple surgeries in Sept. 29: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, bread her fi rst weeks of life. Two area women are organizing Marsing Senior Center a yard sale and benefi t drive to Sept. 21: Chicken enchiladas, peas & carrots, rice, peaches, apple/ help Crystal Sotka and her three raisin crisp children, including 10-week-old Sept. 22: Stir fry, pork vegetables, orange jello w/pineapple, roll, Grace. The mother is facing gingerbread w/raisin eviction, has no medical insurance Sept. 26: Breakfast buffet: omelet and no income. Sept. 27: Baked chicken, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, carrots, onions, Grace, who weighs eight cabbage/raisin slaw, orange juice, beets, roll, prunes, oat crunch pounds, is in Sacred Heart Sept. 28: Spaghetti w/meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic roll, strawberry Medical Center in Spokane, cream jello Wash., after undergoing three Sept. 29: Baked ham, potatoes, broccoli, carrots, coleslaw, corn open-heart surgeries as part of bread, apple/prune crunch an aortic arch reconstruction and treatment for supravalvular aortic Grace Sotka stenosis, peripheral pulmonary Hunter and 6-year-old Jordan. Lane in Homedale. stenosis and a heart murmur. Contributions for the Grace Donations of items for the Homedale resident Marilyn Sotka Donation Account can be yard sale as well as baby items School menus Lilly and Caldwell’s Norma made at any US Bank branch. For such as bottles, diapers, clothing, Mendoza have set up a US Bank more information on the account, bedding, a crib and a stroller are Homedale Elementary account for donations to help call Kailee Evans at the Homedale being sought. Sept. 21: Chicken patty or rib-b-que sandwich, French fries, fruit, with medical expenses as well as US Bank branch, 337-3185. For more information cake other costs for the family, which The yard sale will be held from on donating, call Grace’s Sept. 22: Enchilada or corn dog, scalloped potatoes, fruit, brownie includes Crystal and her three 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday grandmother Paula Frye at 337- Sept. 23: No school. children — Grace, 3-year-old and Sunday at 3802 Pioneer Park 5396. Sept. 26: Sloppy Joe or hot dog, tots, fruit, pudding Sept. 27: Nachos or baked potato, fruit, cinnamon breadstick, fruit snack Engagement Homedale Middle Sept. 21: Enchilada or chicken & noodles, corn, fruit, turnover Sept. 22: Nachos or baked potato, fruit, veggie bar, rice krispie George, Russell plan October nuptials treat Sept. 23: No school. Jesika A. George and Job S. and Deeanne George of Boise. Sept. 26: Hamburger or hot dog, tots, fruit, cookie Russell have announced plans to The prospective groom Sept. 27: Chicken nuggets or egg rolls, rice, broccoli, fruit, fortune wed on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. is a 1996 Marsing High cookie A private family celebration School graduate and works of their marriage vows will held for Amalgamated Sugar Co. in in the “Garden” in Marsing. A 6 Nampa. His parents are Bruce Homedale High p.m. reception will be held at the Russell of Marsing and Mary Sept. 21: Enchilada or pizza hot pocket, mixed veggies, fruit & United Methodist Church, 824 E. Waite of Homedale. salad bar Logan St., in Caldwell. The couple will reside in Sept. 22: Malibu chicken, chicken patty or deli sandwich, potato The bride-to-be is a 2001 Nampa after their honeymoon to wedges, soup, fruit & salad bar, turnover graduate of Timberline High the Oregon Coast. Sept. 23: No school. School in Boise. She’s employed The bridal registry is open at Sept. 26: Pepperoni pizza or philly steak/cheese hot pocket, chef as a stylist at J.C. Penney’s in Bed Bath and Beyond and Target salad, fruit bar, strawberry shortcake Boise. She is the daughter of Terry stores. Sept. 27: Beef nuggets or chicken fi let, mashed potatoes/gravy, roll, fruit bar

Air Force gunship to spray weeds at Saylor Creek range Bruneau An Air Force gunship is from Mountain Home Air Force The 910th has been conducting Sept. 21: Sweet & sour chicken, rice, stir fry veggie, mandarin scheduled to begin applying Base, the specially equipped aerial spraying missions oranges, chocolate cake, peach herbicide on the Saylor Creek C-130 is a large four-engine since World War II to control Sept. 22: Chili & crackers, coleslaw, applesauce, cinnamon roll, Training Range to combat turbo-prop-powered aircraft and mosquitoes, vegetation and pests watermelon cheatgrass growth. The range is will fl y 100 to 150 feet above the of vegetation on Department of Sept. 23: Cheeseburger, fries, veggie, fruit, cookie, apple 12 miles east of Bruneau. ground during the treatments. Defense installations, the release Sept. 27: Waffles, strawberries, cream egg patty, hash brown, The A C-130 aircraft is being The 3,200 acres will be sprayed, said. celery dispatched from the 910th Airlift weather permitting, between 6:30 The release says Panoramic Wing from Youngstown Air a.m. and 6:30 p.m. throughout 2SL has a very low toxicity to Marsing Reserve Base in Ohio to assist the the week. humans and animals. Officials Sept. 21: Chicken nuggets, teriyaki chicken cowl, steamed carrots, 366th Civil Engineering Squadron The intent of the spraying warn contact with the chemical salad bar, pudding to apply Panoramic 2SL herbicide. is to conserve sagebrush and may cause temporary irritation of Sept. 22: Lasagna, roll, corn dog, green beans, salad bar, Approximately 3,200 acres of Air restore natural vegetation to the the eyes and skin. People should applesauce Force land in Owyhee County will Saylor Creek Training Range and remain clear of the spray block Sept. 23: Pepperoni pizza, salad w/ranch, egg roll, rice, salad bar, be sprayed through Friday. limiting the potential fuel for wild during the application and for 12 fortune cookie According to a press release land fi res. hours afterward. Sept. 26: Beef taco, mixed veggie, grilled chicken sandwich, salad bar, cinnamon twist Come DANCE WITH THE “Canyon County STARS” Sept. 27: Beef fi nger steaks, spaghetti, corn, roll, salad bar

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Sept. 28: BBQ pork, pasta salad, vegetables, roll, tropical fruit Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 7 Calendar Today Wednesday, Sept. 28 Preschool story time Preschool story time Bet You Didn’t Know 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd Ave W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 weekday Ave W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 weekday afternoons afternoons Early birds get a lot of worms El-Ada commodity distribution Young robins can eat as much Took King Gillette eight years to 11 a.m. to noon, across from Marsing Senior Thursday, Sept. 29 as 14 feet of earthworms a day. perfect the invention of his razor. Center, Marsing. (208) 337-4812 Vision Church food distribution Bruneau and Beyond speaker luncheon 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., donations welcome, Vision There have been more than Coffee is the world’s second- Noon, free, RSVP by Sept. 19, Bruneau Valley Church, 221 W. Main St., Marsing. (208) 896- 28,000 different methods to largest item of international Library, 32073 Ruth St., Bruneau. (208) 845-2131 5407 lose weight … according to commerce. or (208) 845-2345 Soup and prayer day government data. I’ve tried most Grand View Chamber of Commerce meeting 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., freewill offering accepted, of them. Ostrich eggs can take up to an 6 p.m., Grand View Firehouse, 721 Roosevelt Marsing Assembly of God Church, 139 Kerry St., hour to boil. Ave., Grand View Marsing. (208) 965-1650 Americans consume about the Eastern Owyhee CWMA meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting same number of calories as they — For more information on 7 p.m., Grand View Firehouse 5:30 p.m., weigh-in; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. did back in 1910 … not the same Peary Perry or to read more of his meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th amount of exercise … one reason writings or to make a comment, Thursday St., Homedale. (208) 482-6893 I’m fat. visit www.pearyperry.com. Vision Church food distribution Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meeting 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., donations welcome, Vision 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. morning session, childcare Church, 221 W. Main St., Marsing. (208) 896- provided for children up to 6, Mountain View 5407 Church of the Nazarene, 26515 Ustick Road, Two Rivers Park festival Soup and prayer day Wilder. (208) 697-1509 or mvcnmops@yahoo. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., freewill offering accepted, com. set for Saturday in Adrian Marsing Assembly of God Church, 139 Kerry St., Homedale AA meeting The third annual Two Rivers Car show registration also is Marsing. (208) 965-1650 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho Park “Classics on the Grass” $10 and will be taken the day of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meeting Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 Car Show and Chili Cook-off the event. 5:30 p.m., weigh-in; 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will take place between 9 a.m. For information on the car meeting, First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. 6th Monday, Oct. 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday in Adrian, show, contact Duke at (208) St., Homedale. (208) 482-6893 Board of County Commissioners meeting Ore. 452-5531. Homedale City Council meeting 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State Live music, vendors and raffl e Organizers also will raffl e a 6 p.m., Homedale City Hall, 31 W. Wyoming Ave., Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 prizes will fi ll the park located at 17HMR rifl e, with ticket sales Homedale. (208) 337-4641 Grand View Mutual Canal Co. meeting First Street in Adrian, adjacent to proceeds helping with park Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meeting 7 p.m., Grand View Irrigation District offi ce, 645 the town’s school complex. improvements. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. morning session, childcare Idaho St., Grand View. (208) 834-2350 provided for children up to 6, Mountain View Lizard Butte Library book club Church of the Nazarene, 26515 Ustick Road, Wilder. 7 p.m., Lizard Butte Public Library, 111 S. 3rd (208) 697-1509 or [email protected]. Ave. W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 Bruneau Valley Library board meeting OREGON-IDAHO 7 p.m., Bruneau Valley Library, 32073 Ruth St., Bruneau. (208) 845-2131 Tuesday, Oct. 4 Homedale AA meeting Blood pressure clinic UTILITIES, INC. 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho 10 a.m., free, Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 Wishes to inform the public of the availability of its telephone services Grand View Irrigation board meeting which are offered in rural portions of Harney County, 11 a.m., Grand View Irrigation District offi ce, 645 Malheur County, Oregon and Owyhee County, Idaho. Friday Idaho St., Grand View. (208) 834-2350 Owyhee Rope & Ride Homedale Chamber of Commerce meeting Oregon-Idaho’s local service area includes the Oregon exchanges of 9 a.m., Jordan Valley Rodeo Arena, Jordan Valley, Noon, Owyhee Lanes and Restaurant banquet room, Jordan Valley (prefix 541/586), Adrian (541/724) and Ridgeview Ore. (208) 337-4094 or (541) 586-2551 18 N. 1st St. W., Homedale. (208) 337-3271 (541/339) and the South Mountain (208/583) exchange in Idaho. Homedale AA meeting Monthly service rates within these areas vary, depending on service Saturday 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho location, and range from: Owyhee Rope & Ride Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 9 a.m., Jordan Valley Rodeo Arena, Jordan Valley, $11.65 to $20.05 plus $6.50 federal end user Ore. (208) 337-4094 or (541) 586-2551 Wednesday, Oct. 5 charge for residential service, and Car show and chili cook-off Preschool story time 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10 cook-off entry, $10 car show 10:30 a.m., Lizard Butte Library, 111 S. 3rd $23.35 to $34.85 plus $6.50 federal end user entry, Two Rivers Park, 1st Street, Adrian. (208) Ave W., Marsing. (208) 896-4690 weekday charge for single line business service. 452-5531, (541) 372-2601, (208) 739-6927 or afternoons (208) 739-1965 TRIAD meeting These rates include unlimited calling within the defined local areas, Senior center dance 1 p.m., Marsing Senior Center, 218 Main St., access to 911 services, access to operator services and directory 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., $4 and fi nger foods, everyone Marsing. (208) 337-4466 assistance, and interexchange carrier access. Touch tone service is welcome, Homedale Senior Citizens Center, 224 Snake River Irrigation District meeting available for an additional $1.26 for residential customers and $2.52 W. Idaho Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3020 7 p.m., Grand View Irrigation District offi ce, 645 for business customers. Idaho St., Grand View. (208) 834-2350 Sunday NOCWMA meeting Low income individuals eligible for the Lifeline and Link-up assistance Owyhee Rope & Ride 7 p.m., North Owyhee County Cooperative programs may be eligible for discounts from these basic service rates 9 a.m., Jordan Valley Rodeo Arena, Jordan Valley, Weed Management Area, U.S. Department of through the Oregon and Idaho telephone assistance programs and may Ore. (208) 337-4094 or (541) 586-2551 Agriculture Service Center, 250 N. Old Bruneau also receive toll call blocking service without charge. Marsing Farmers Market Highway, Marsing. (208) 896-4544, ext. 102 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Island Park, Marsing. Homedale Highway District board meeting [email protected] 7 p.m., Homedale Highway District Offi ce, 102 E. For information on our services or to place an order for service, Colorado Ave., Homedale. (208) 337-3500 contact the Oregon-Idaho Utilities, Inc., business office at:

Monday You can fi nd a comprehensive listing of local Board of County Commissioners meeting events online at www.theowyheeavalanche.com. 9 a.m., Owyhee County Courthouse, 20381 State (800) 624-0082 Click on the “Calendar of Events” link on the left- Hwy. 78, Murphy. (208) 495-2421 hand side of the page. Submit information on upcoming fundraisers, meetings, reunions or community events to The Tuesday Owyhee Avalanche by noon Fridays for inclusion Homedale AA meeting in the calendar. Drop off press releases at the 8 p.m., Homedale Senior Center, 224 W. Idaho Avalanche offi ce at 19 E. Idaho Ave., Homedale, Ave., Homedale. (208) 571-4048 mail them to P.O. Box 97, Homedale, ID 83628. Page 8 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Homedale library’s Clinic practitioner set to retire after nearly 16 years providing care in Marsing youth group plans For nearly 16 years, patients and upgrade other areas of the able to provide care to three from Jordan Valley to Council facility that opened in 1980. generations in some families. have been visiting the Terry Even with the two-year “It is always a real privilege scavenger hunt Reilly Health Clinic in Marsing fundraising campaign, Faith when someone trusts you and The Tween & Teen Program’s year, held last week, went well to receive care from Faith said serving the community brings their children to you for “Around the World” theme for despite a small turnout. Peterson and the skilled staff has always been her biggest care,” Peterson said. “I have September continues Tuesday “For the fi rst program after of caregivers. On Friday, the accomplishment during her worked with three generations. with a scavenger hunt. such a long break, the turnout longtime care provider will tenure. Mothers have come in for care Participants, ages 10 to 17, was good,” Martin said. “The transition into retirement. “There are people who are for themselves and have brought will compete in a scavenger hunt three Homedale tweens that In mid-July, the Family here and living because the their children in, and now some at the Homedale Public Library, came are new to the program.” Nurse Practitioner submitted clinic is there. That has been a of these kids are having their 125 W. Owyhee Ave. Martin expects attendance to her request for retirement to real joy,” Peterson said. “I feel own kids. The next Tween and Teen pick up, maybe even triple, as TRHS with plans of joining her privileged to be part of their “It has been a happy and sad outing takes place at 6 p.m. on youth discover the program is husband Jack as he retires next story of life. I don’t take it for time. Some of the patients are Tuesday. back in session. month. granted. I have had people tell asking me if they can come to Using the knowledge they For more information or to “I’ve never thought what I have me over the years, ‘I don’t like my house if they need care. I tell have gained during the Around help out, call Tween and Teen done is about me. It has always doctors.’ My response is always them, ‘We will always be here, the World program, the Tween coordinator Sara Martin at the been about the community and ‘Good, I’m a nurse practitioner’ but no they can’t come to my and Teeners will hunt the library library during the afternoon at patients,” Faith Peterson said. that usually gets a smile and house for care’.” for the answers to a series of 337-4228. “The community and patients breaks the ice.” Faith’s husband Jack said questions. have always been the most During the nearly 16 years, throughout the years, there have The first person or team to Big bro’s coming important thing. It has been a Peterson said she has loved been times where the clinic has answer all the questions correctly to Story Time very hard decision to retire.” providing care for all her patients been a “24/7, 365 practice” will win a prize. Story Time will feature ”Watch After Faith’s father passed but has found specifi c joy with and people have driven up the Snacks will be served, and the Out! Big Bro’s Coming!” by Jez away in July, Jack expressed the residents from Hope House. long driveway to their house participants will create crafts Alborough at 10:15 a.m. Friday an interest in having them both “The children at the Hope overlooking the Snake River to that will go on display at the at the Homedale library. retire at the same time so they House are special. Everyone at seek care. library. Along with the story, there could travel and visit their four the clinic loves them, and they Although she is hanging up Donations to help support the will be songs, refreshments and children scattered from coast to are our special kids,” Peterson her white coat on Friday as she program are welcome. crafts. coast and overseas. said. “It’s a real privilege to work embarks on caring for Jack and Program coordinator Sara Call the library between 1 “When Jack found out he had with them and be able to provide helping him recover from his Martin said the fi rst Tween and p.m. and 5 p.m. daily for more prostate cancer during a physical them care. surgery, Faith plans on staying Teen event of the new school information. preparing him for retirement, it With a variety of patients involved with the community made the decision a little easier walking through the doors, that has brought her much joy to retire,” Peterson said. “I will Peterson fondly remembers an throughout the past 16 years. OCHS visits 1870s ranch, be able to be there for him now. elderly woman who always put a “As much as we both love So many men have prostate smile on her face when she came what we do, God comes fi rst, cancer and it is a random act into the clinic. then our family and then our Charbonneau’s grave of God. This was a random, yet “She was an old cowgirl in her careers. We realized after my The fi nal stop on the Owyhee members of the Fillmore and deliberate way for us to realize 90s. I would ask her if she was father passed away, we haven’t County Historical Society’s 2011 Tuckness families, both of which it was time to retire and spend ready for her appointment, and seen our grandkids compete in fi eld trip schedule took visitors have Anawalt descendants. time with family.” she would always clap her hands their events and haven’t visited to the historic Anawalt Ranch The group ate lunch on the lawn Throughout the years managing and say ‘Ready to ride’ with them as much as we would outside Jordan Valley. of the ranch house before moving the Marsing Clinic, one of the a smile on her face,” Peterson like. And with Jack’s cancer, Now owned by Jim and Mindy on to the next leg of the trip, which biggest accomplishments came said. “Being able to be a part of this will give us more time to Kershner, the ranch was established was directed by Tish Lewis. last year when the community people’s lives has been amazing. spend together,” Peterson said. in 1874. The large house on site The tour next went to the was able to cut the ribbon on What we do here at Terry Reilly “We will still be involved in was occupied continuously until gravesite of Jean Baptiste the renovated facilities. The is for the people, and that is why the community and continue to recently. Charbonneau, the son of $250,000 remodel allowed the I have loved this career.” serve when we can.” The Kershners joined Anawalt Sacagawea who was born during clinic to install X-ray services Peterson said she has been —JLZ descendants to give about 60 the Lewis and Clark Expedition. visitors a detailed history of the Charbonneau died in 1866, and ranch during the Sept. 10 OCHS his fi nal resting place is a historic MHS Homecoming week begins Monday fi eld trip. Among the visitors were site in Danner, Ore. will also be an all-grades tug-of- Parade, powder puff war competition following the slated for Wednesday powder puff game. Wednesday night will wrap up with a bonfi re Marsing High School’s running through Friday. Monday held behind the high school Homecoming week is slated to is pajamas day, Tuesday will gym. kick off on Monday with a full feature students dressing as The Huskies football team will week of activities centered on twins, Wednesday will be hit the fi eld in the Homecoming NR&GC/BOWCHIEFS COMPLEX the theme “Board Games”. Hawaiian day, Thursday is football game at 7 p.m. Sept. The 2A Western Idaho ‘50s day and Friday is school 30 against Nampa Christian. Conference Huskies’ softball spirit day when students are Homecoming royalty will be team and the FFA Ag encouraged to wear Marsing crowned prior to the game at Communications team — two Blue and Gold. 6:30 p.m. BUY • SELL • TRADE sets of state champions — will On Tuesday night, the Huskies’ Homecoming queen Guns, Knives, Hunting Equipment serve as the grand marshals for volleyball teams will play host to candidates include: Deidrie Reloading Supplies & Collectibles the Wednesday afternoon parade Melba starting at 5 p.m. for their Briggs, Becky Carter, Megan through Marsing that begins at homecoming game. Thursday Green, Annie Finley and Andrea BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SERVED 1:45. night will be senior night as Rodriguez. Curt Callaway, Pedro Student council members the volleyball team entertains Carrillo, Ismael Hinojosa, Jose SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 • 9AM TO 5 PM invited the groups to McCall-Donnelly at 5 p.m. Quiroz and Bernardo Galvez acknowledge their achievements Wednesday will feature make up the king candidates. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 • 9AM TO 3PM for Marsing and to say “thank the bulk of the Homecoming Princess candidates include: Admission $5.00 you for representing us all so activities, starting off with the Carey Dines, Ofelia Herrera well”. parade at 1:45 p.m. The route and Elena Miranda. Juan Garcia, INCLUDES RAFFLE TICKET FOR RUGER 10-22 The week will begin with will start near Main Street and Arnaldo Gonzalez and Dillon Children 12 & Under Free with Parent students and faculty from all 1st Avenue West and ends at Danner make up the prince grade levels at the high school the high school football fi eld. candidates. EXIT 35 SOUTH 1/2 MILE & TURN RIGHT decorating the hallways in board Also on Wednesday, the boys’ On Oct. 1, a student council- game themes on Saturday. volleyball game begins at 6:30 sponsored dance will be held FOR INFORMATION CALL 467-6102 Starting Monday, students p.m. followed by the powder from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the will participate in dress-up days puff game at 7:30 p.m. There school. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 9 Homedale math ISAT top scorers rewarded Another group of Homedale Cole Jeppe, Jordan Brady and students were rewarded Reed Maggard. Thursday for their performance Juniors Blake Johnson and on last spring’s Idaho Student Randol Vance also received Achievement Test for math. recognition. Homedale High School principal Freshmen Tori Nash and Gavin Luci Asumendi-Mereness Palumbo were rewarded for their presented checks to the students scores on last year’s eighth-grade in the school’s courtyard. ISAT. The students were lauded for John Edwards, the son of high scores as well as most growth retired Homedale teacher Beverly on the statewide test, which was Edwards, sponsors the program. Homedale High School principal Luci Asumendi-Mereness, far right, presents checks Thursday in the administered to eighth-graders The rewards began as a memorial school’s courtyard to high-achieving ISAT students, including: and sophomores. to longtime Homedale teacher Seated, from left: Tori Nash and Gavin Palumbo, freshmen; and juniors Mike Mavey Cole Jeppe and Four juniors managed perfect Mary Jo Pottenger, who was one Jordan Brady. Back row, from left: Juniors Reed Maggard (perfect score) and Randol Vance. Not pictured: scores, including Mike Mavey, of Beverly’s colleagues. Blake Johnson, junior HMS will get national blue ribbon Silver City opens its doors Education awards each Blue Delegation heads for D.C. in Ribbon Award school with November to pick up award check $20,000 to further their work. The state Department of At least two Homedale recognizes. Education reported in a press schools representatives will visit Only 305 schools nationwide release that HMS student Washington, D.C. this fall to pick have been honored for the 2010- proficiency has increased by up a prestigious award. 11 school year. 34 percent in reading and by 30 The Idaho state Department of HMS was nominated during percent in mathematics. Education announced Thursday the last school year, but students The middle school attributed that Homedale Middle School had to receive good marks on the its success to the culture of is one of three institutions in the spring Idaho Student Achievement high expectations that has been state to receive a National Blue Test to seal the deal. created, the release said. Ribbon School Award. The Adequate Yearly Progress Aspects of the middle school’s “It’s very exciting for our rankings the school received award-winning program middle school and for our cinched a trip to D.C. for at least include opportunities such as community,” former HMS two district staff members. robotics, pre-engineering, career principal Luci Asumendi- The national awards ceremony explorations, honors English, and Mereness said. “I thought we is scheduled during a Nov. 14-15 advanced mathematics. could do it all along. gathering in Washington, D.C. HMS joins Southside Elementary “It was a vision of mine when Asumendi-Mereness said she School in Cocolalla and Ponderosa I fi rst started as principal at the is looking into sending more Elementary in Post Falls as the middle school. I shared with HMS team members east, but three Idaho recipients. Visitors to the 15th annual Silver City Open House visit the the administrative team several only two people can take part in The SDE will create a video Getchel Drug Store during the two-day event held Saturday and times that I wanted to be a blue the program presentation at the showcasing each school’s Sunday. Organizers said nearly 600 people attended the event ribbon school. I didn’t know how ceremony. achievements. The video will that benefi ts the winter watchman program and Silver City Fire we were going to get there, but “Really, the staff and students be shared with other Idaho & Rescue. Photo by Vern Tunnell we did.” are the ones who made this schools. Now in her first year as happen,” Asumendi-Mereness “For the community and the Homedale High School said. school to be recognized this way principal, Asumendi-Mereness HMS has achieved AYP four is an honor,” Asumendi-Mereness led HMS through the period of consecutive years, she said. said. “It’s very humbling.” student growth that the award The U.S. Department of — JPB )0.&%"-&t."34*/(

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National Alpaca Farm Days event On Saturday and Sunday feel for handling the animal. alpaca breeders across the Children younger than eight country will open their doors years old will need to have to their farms and ranches to parent supervision, she said. meet the unique animals. Throughout the event, there Get up-close-and-personal with an alpaca at the National Alpaca Farm Days event held on Sunday at Diane and Lynn Johnson of will be items for sale along with Windy Ridge Alpaca Farm outside of Homedale. Homedale will hold a free open spun alpaca yarn. Unique tree house event from 1 p.m. to 5 hangers containing the unusable Alpaca farm grows in Owyhee County p.m. for people to interact with hair from the alpacas will also their nine adult alpaca’s and two be sold. Johnson said the tree Local family produces comfortable.” cria’s (baby alpaca). hangers can be used to provide Getting the fl eece to the exact The Johnsons’ farm, Windy nesting material for birds. high-end alpaca fl eece “crimp and density” is a science, Ridge Alpaca Farm, is located she said. off of Gulley Road west of Directions from Homedale: Five years ago, Diane and Lynn gestation period is 345 days, but “When you look at the fl eece Homedale. Travel west on Idaho Highway Johnson embarked on a venture within three weeks of giving birth on an alpaca, you are looking for “This gives people an 19 toward the Oregon border. raising alpacas. They moved from to the cria (baby alpaca) they can the crimp, the waviness of the opportunity to get up close Turn right on Gulley road, travel their subdivision lifestyle in Boise conceive again. fl eece and how dense it is,” she and personal with the alpacas,” one mile north on Gulley Road to a home situated on 15 acres “It is a very curious breed of said. “It is a science getting it to Diane Johnson said. “We will to Sanctuary Lane. Turn left on outside of Homedale where they animal. Knowing that it takes the point where the fl eece is just have spinning and weaving Sanctuary Lane and travel to the now have 11 of the white-fl eeced almost a year to have another right during the breeding process. demonstrations using the end of the road. There are three animals. baby, it can be a lengthy process. It has been quite the undertaking alpaca’s fl eece and an obstacle other residences on Sanctuary After watching a commercial It you want to breed up and refi ne but it has been fun throughout the course.” Lane. Windy Ridge Alpaca on TV, Diane explained the draw the fl eece they produce, it can take process.” The farm will have an obstacle Farm is at the end of the road. to jumping into the alpaca farming a while.” During the adventure into course set up for patrons to There will be fl ags and signs business as something to keep After fi ve years of refi ning the alpaca farming, Diane said she lead an alpaca around to get a marking the farm. her busy as she prepared for pairings of the herd, the Johnsons employed the skills Lynn had retirement from teaching and aid have found a combination that developed being raised on a small and focused. Our learning curve unique animals interact,” she said. her passion for knitting. just a few months ago yielded family farm. has been straight up and steep.” “Alpacas are very peculiar and “Lynn always jokes ‘If she’s production of 50 pounds of sheared “Lynn is the ranch foreman,” From their 15-acre ranch very different from their cousin sitting, she’s knitting.’ This was alpaca fl eece. The 50 pounds was she laughed. “I’m the CEO. Lynn overlooking the Snake River, the llama. The only thing they are something we started to just raise then sent in and spun into yarn, keeps the pasture grass coming Windy Ridge Alpaca Farm raised for is their fl eece.” and sell the alpacas, but now we which produced nearly 200 hanks and does a lot to keep me running welcomed two more alpacas to Originally introduced into the are harvesting the fl eece to make of yarn, which they the mix during the United States during the 1980s, into yarn,” Diane Johnson said. have started to sell summer. Although from the Andes in Southern Peru, “We started with two alpacas that on consignment at what started as the alpaca was bred specifi cally we got from a man in Emmett fi ve area knitting stores. raising and selling for its fleece to make knitted years ago, and now it has grown “Once a year of the animals, textiles. to 11.” you shear the Diane said it has “It is fun. We enjoy interacting When the Johnsons sunk the fleece and harvest been an interesting with the animals and seeing the initial $30,000 into their alpaca- the production journey as they different personalities they have,” raising business, Espirt, their from the alpaca,” “switched gears” she said. “Really, just like any first domesticated species of she said. “The to raise the animals venture, it takes hard work and South American Camelid, was fl eece is softer than for their fl eece. dedication to make it succeed and pregnant, which began the 345- cashmere, warmer “I’m not really be profi table. We are making our day gestation period for their next than wool and it is sure how much niche in the market, and people addition. hypo-allergenic. The longer we will be really like working with the fl eece “We went from one to four items you can make doing this, but it that is produced from the alpaca. within a year. We maintained from the alpaca has really been a It can be made into a variety of that for a while and then started don’t itch, and they Diane Johnson displays the crimp and density of an alpaca’s treat to raise and very nice items.” growing again,” she said. “The are really soft and fl eece at Windy Ridge Alpaca Farm outside of Homedale. watch how these —JLZ Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 11 Homedale Homecoming 2011

Homedale High School marching band musicians play as they make their way through Homedale on Friday.

Bonﬁ re rally at Deward Bell Stadium

HHS volleyball team members show their school pride during the Homecoming parade.

Homecoming queen Rosie King and king Bodie Hyer drive through town.

HHS students make their way through town ﬂ oat during the Homecoming parade on on a Friday in Homedale.

Above left: Powder puff football action. Left: The HHS junior class ﬂ oat took ﬁ rst-place in the parade. Above: An HHS student looks to break a tackle during the powder puff football game. Page 12 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 PPageage 1133 P Pageage 1144 HHS volleyball Huskies prep for faces challenge Avalanche Sports New Plymouth

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 Trojans trounce Pilgrims, go to 4-0 Soccer refugee fi nds a home on potent football squad Even though his soccer team is into as a member of one of Idaho’s no more, Tony Villanueva’s right top-rated 3A teams. leg is still getting a work out. “These are great players I see. And, as the new placekicker The best,” he said. “There are for the Homedale High School others, but we’re the best.” football team, the senior is scoring HHS coach Matt Holtry said more points that he probably after the school board disbanded could have had the the soccer program, Homedale Trojans’ soccer program his players sought out Football continued. Villanueva to fill the (4-0, 0-0) In all likelihood, he void left after nearly- scored more points in automatic kicker Tanner Friday’s 69-22 non- Lair graduated. conference blowout of “Our football players New Plymouth than he have good hearts,” Holtry Homedale 69 would have on the soccer said. “They went out and Pilgrims 22 pitch all season. got Tony.” “It’s a very exciting game,” the Villanueva’s journey to wear senior said. “It’s a really, really the No. 7 — fitting because good game.” his kick is the seventh point of Villanueva nailed six of his every touchdown play — got off seven point-after attempts Friday to a rocky start. He didn’t have night at Deward Bell Stadium. 10 practices in to participate After each successful kick, in the season-opening rout of his teammates in unison would Melba and he kicked too much in raise one finger and bellow practice after his debut, pulled his “Gooaaallll!”, in the style of quadriceps and missed the home Telemundo soccer play-by-play opener again Vale, Ore. man Andres Cantor. But he never lost his drive, “They’re all my family. This and still acts like he’s making his is all a family team, you know?” fi rst kick whenever he puts one Homedale’s Ali Garcia dodges a tackle by a New Plymouth defender during Friday night’s Homecoming Villanueva asked after the through the uprights. blowout win over the Pilgrims, 69-22. Homecoming victory. “He had that quad pull from lack of scoring opportunities any But after New Plymouth took a they do, and they’re good at it. “I love every single one of kicking so much, but (his more. 14-13 lead on the second Raymond It’s tough to get a live look at it them — my cousin Bo-Bo (senior teammates) rallied around him,” The Trojans (4-0 overall) Evans-to-David Maillard scoring in practice.” fullback Bodie Hyer), all my Holtry said. “And he gets so scored more than 50 points for the pass hookup of the fi rst half, the The Pilgrims may have Evans’ family.” excited when he kicks. In soccer, third time in four games Friday Trojans would score eight of the right arm as a weapon — he This is the 5-foot-9, there’s not that many goals.” night, pounding a Pilgrims squad game’s next nine touchdowns. fi nished with 234 yards on 17- 175-pounder’s first season of Joining a team with an offense as that looked poised to challenge “It’s hard to prepare for a team of-34 passing — but Homedale football, but he already knows potent as Homedale’s, Villanueva Homedale with its passing that throws the ball,” Holtry said countered Friday with the legs what good fortune he has stumbled doesn’t have to worry about the attack. of New Plymouth. “That’s what –– See Homedale, page 13 Marsing drops North Star, preps for fi nal three home matches Huskies host Melba for Homecoming on Tuesday night With only three home matches good experience.” three kills, three aces and two left for the Marsing High School Throughout the two-set digs. Bowers knocked down six volleyball team, the Huskies bracket format, sophomore kills in the win. came up with some good Lily Bowers racked “We did well. We came out court-time experience Marsing up 31 kills during the really solid with our game and during the last week. Volleyball eight games in the played really well,” Bittick said. On Saturday, the tournament. “We are really starting to come Huskies competed in the Sept. 13: Marsing together. North Star came back Cole Valley Invitational def. North Star and found some holes in our where they claimed Charter, 3-0 — Coming game during the second and Marsing 3 fourth place behind the out of the starting gate third sets.” North Star 0 Chargers. strong, Marsing’s Lacey Winding down their home “We played Cole Valley for Usabel took the visiting Huskies match schedule, on Thursday, third place, and they beat us in to 15-0 in the fi rst set with well- Marsing hosts the Chargers with two sets,” Marsing coach Loma placed serves. the junior varsity B team starting Bittick said. “Anytime you can Usabel landed 13 assists en at 5 p.m. The Huskies will begin stay together and play, you learn route to the Huskies’ 25-4, 25- the school’s Homecoming week about each other and get a lot out 16, 25-14 sweep of North Star. on Tuesday when they host of those sets. It was defi nitely a Andrea Rodriguez locked up Melba at 5 p.m. Marsing’s Lily Bowers drives in a kill over a North Star defender. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 13 Sports √ Homedale: Dominates HHS volleyball faces challenges head-on force to be reckoned with.” Pilgrims at Homecoming Returner-laden Trojans drop SRV The Trojans began the 2011 opener in home away from home season having lost a strong group From Page 12 scoring. of seniors, including starting setter “I was just reading my blocks of quarterback Trey Corta and Drawing the reigning district wonderful,” she said. Caitlyn Johnson and hitters like and where I found an open, I’d get running back Ali Garcia. champion was the last thing Sadie Stutzman rifl ed 23 kills Sydney Cornwall in the middle through and get up to full speed Corta racked up 246 yards on Homedale High School’s volleyball for the Grizzlies. and three-year varsity starter and just run all the way until I got 18 carries and scored on runs team needed last week. Senior outside hitter Kaitlin Taylor Thomas on the outside. the touchdown,” Garcia said. of 56, 25 and 11 yards. He also Playing in a temporary home Garcia served four aces for the Other departed seniors included The sophomore’s burst of threw a pair of touchdown passes because of damage to their own Trojans, who were unable to libero Megan Barraza, Sarah speed left Pilgrims’ defenders to Brett Shanley. gymnasium, the Trojans opened break free of a Fruitland squad Maggard and Jessica Henry. grasping at air, and others And the running game was by the 3A Snake River Valley that won for the third time in four In addition to Garcia, Mavey gasping at the potential of the no means a way to kill the clock. conference season at home on the matches. and Farwell, outside hitter Bryce Class of 2014, including Garcia, Garcia had the biggest game of road Sept. 13 with a straight-set “Kaitlin is extremely powerful Osborn will provide senior receiver Talon Freelove and 6-1, his young varsity career, running loss at Homedale Middle School. and athletic. When she gets a hold leadership. 190-pound offensive lineman untouched through the line of The Grizzlies, who were also of a ball — look out,” VanDyke “Bryce was a strong force for Britt Eubanks. scrimmage of scoring runs of starting the SRV season, prevailed said. “She has a killer serve that us last year,” VanDyke said. “We “A lot of people might get 66 yards during Homedale’s 25-15, 25-11, 25-16. is very tough for our opponents really need her strong but smart focused on the seniors, but there’s 36-point second quarter and 69 “Our girls are determined, and to return.” hitting and powerful blocks.” a special sophomore class and yards for the third quarter’s only with their hearts anything can be Senior outside hitter Laurien Another senior, right-side and they’ve been successful since touchdown. done. The girls have battled a lot Mavey collected four kills, and outside hitter Raven Kelly, will seventh grade and probably in He fi nished with 188 yards of different issues this year already senior setter Kylie Farwell dished have a bigger role this season. youth football,” Holtry said. on 12 carries, including a three- and they are facing these diffi cult six assists. Junior libero JuleAnn “Raven is a competitor and gets — JPB yard TD to open the night’s situations head-on,” second-year Badiola, a fi rst-year varsity player, to any ball that comes her way,” Trojans coach Janel VanDyke fi nished with six digs. the coach said. “She is versatile Homedale at Payette, 7 p.m. Friday said. “We have been working really and smart. We are happy to have Football players aren’t and remind them.” “We are just working on building hard in practice, and we are seeing her back this year.” supposed to be elephants, but The Pirates have lost two and getting better every play and that transfer into the games,” Senior middle/outside hitter coach Matt Holtry wants his consecutive games after narrow- every time we touch the ball.” VanDyke said. “Our transition Ashley Flaming transferred from Trojans to remember the Pirates margin victories over New The Trojans are splitting practice game is improving. When our Meadows Valley High School in Friday night. Plymouth and Melba to start between the high school’s old gym serving game is on ... it’s on. New Meadows. Remember that the Pirates the season. and the Jim and Lydia Duncan “Fruitland has a good program “She brings a lot of excitement pinned 66 points on Homedale The fact that Payette scored Gymnasium at HMS. and we have to play smart against and skill to our team,” VanDyke two years ago, that is. a total of 58 points against two “The transfer has been rather them.” said. “Ashley is a great hitter. She The last time the two teams those teams and Homedale smooth,” VanDyke said. “The Homedale (0-5 overall, 0-2 3A is a great addition to our team.” met in Payette, the Pirates closed scored more than 60 points girls have handled the situation SRV through Monday) lost on the Other newcomers to the varsity the 3A Snake River Valley against each doesn’t faze like champs. road Thursday in a conference include juniors such as defensive conference season with a 66-0 Holtry. “Our team has really come game at Parma. specialist Debra Esparza and victory that held the Trojans out “We see (the Pirates) at together because of this incident. The Panthers prevailed 25-12, middle blocker Emilee Hann, the of the 3A state playoffs. Eastern Oregon (camp) every The strength in the girls has been 25-16, 25-14. Badiola had 11 digs daughter of Homedale’s former “As a football coach and a year,” Holtry said. “Coach an incredible thing to watch.” for the Trojans, and sophomore coach David Hann. football player, you have to (Troy) Gleave always does a Grizzlies coach Rena Sitz said middle blocker Kaylee Rupp “Emilee’s front-row play is have a short memory – just good job of preparing them. the match in the relatively tiny added fi ve kills. going to be so needed this year,” play the next down and the next “They’ll be riled up, they’ll HMS gymnasium went smoothly “Kaylee is a smart and strong VanDyke said. “Her blocking has game,” Holtry said. “Our job as be a home and I’m sure they’ll despite the emotion of the home hitter. Although she is young, she turned her into a strong force in coaches is to motivate the kids be prepared.” team playing away from home. plays like a veteran,” VanDyke the front row.” “The crowd and team were said. “Her middle attack will be a — JPB Homedale Trojans OWYHEE AUTO SUPPLY Owyhee Sand, Gravel & Concrete 337-4668 337-5057 Student Athlete Spotlight Ali Garcia Soph. Football BOWEN PARKER DAY CPA’s

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Robinson, a sophomore, was Lumberjacks up their 2A Western Idaho (0-3) has been outscored 131- “After watching them play cleared to play last week after Kurt Nielson became a Conference football 42 heading into Friday’s Homedale, (New Plymouth) is he transferred to Marsing from Marsing playmaker again Friday night in season with a 28-0 loss to league opener against going to throw the ball a lot. Columbia High School in Nampa. Football Adrian High School’s thrilling New Plymouth last year. Marsing. Probably every chance they get,” Wood said Robinson will give the (3-0, 0-0) non-league football victory. This year, the Huskies will “Last year, we were one Wood said. “We have to pressure Huskies a “deep threat” on both Nielson nearly single-handedly carry their 3-0 record and of their toughest league them early and contain the ends. sides of the line. sparked the Antelopes’ surge a host of healthy players games,” Wood said. “I Our D-Backs have to be ready “Scoring-wise, we will put to a 50-32 victory over host into Pilgrims territory on don’t know when, if every single play. If we contain points on the board, and our focus Council, helping wipe out the Friday night. Marsing @ ever, we have beat New and play our game, we should this week will be on defense and Lumberjacks’ 12-point halftime Friday night’s game New Plymouth Plymouth in a regular- do OK.” containing the pass game,” Wood 7 p.m. lead with three consecutive will kick off at 7 p.m. in season game. We are Coming off a bye week, Wood said. “Getting fans out at the touchdowns. New Plymouth for the Pilgrims’ ready, and I know the kids are is excited about the progress game has been a good boost to Council owned a 26-14 homecoming. jacked to go and take them on for the team has made overcoming the players. I think it will help the advantage after Mick Wilson Marsing coach Jaime Wood their homecoming.” injuries from the first three kids if they see a bunch of people threw his second touchdown of walked the track of Deward In June, the Huskies handed games. at New Plymouth. We want them the game 30 seconds before the Bell Stadium as Homedale High the Pilgrims and former Marsing “Bye weeks suck, but we were to come, and we like them being intermission. School shellacked the Pilgrims, athlete standout Raymond Evans able to get healthy again, and that there.” But Juan Munoz scored on a 69-22, last week. In the past — now New Plymouth’s senior is a bonus,” Wood said. “Jesus —JLZ two-yard run in the third quarter as Adrian (2-0 overall) chipped away at the lead before Nielson Trojans JV maroons Pilgrims with late surge went to work. He tied the game with a 17-yard Angel Cardenas set the spark after Cardenas picked off Pilgrims found itself trailing for the fi rst Cardenas returned it three yards run and then put the Antelopes and Colton Grimm and Devin quarterback Kyler Harris — Fisher time this season. to pay dirt. ahead for good by returning a Fisher provided the fi nishing kick scored from three yards out to seal The Trojans chipped away Homedale’s defense held the Wilson interception 15 yards to in Thursday night’s Homedale the win. when Cardenas hooked up with Pilgrims to 87 yards total offense the end zone. High School junior varsity football Homedale (4-0) held a 20-8 lead quarterback Trey Lane for a 25- after throwing New Plymouth Nielson padded the lead with victory. after three quarters on Grimm’s yard scoring play 34 seconds ball carriers for 52 yards in a 16-yard scamper in the fourth With his team nursing a six-point 13-yard TD run in the third quarter before the end of the opening losses. Fisher and Cardenas both quarter and then later in the lead in the fourth quarter, Grimm and two Cardenas scores. Grimm quarter. Homedale still trailed, intercepted Harris passes. period rambled 45 yards and 19 roared 51 yards for a touchdown, picked up a team-high 85 yards 8-6, after the point-after attempt Kenny Harper led the defense yards for the fi nal scores. giving the Trojans enough cushion rushing. failed. with seven tackles, two assists and Nielson finished with 210 for a 34-14 non-conference victory After Harris fi red a 47-yard pass Homedale surged ahead in two of the Trojans’ fi ve sacks. yards and fi ve touchdowns on 19 over host New Plymouth. to Tyler Powell to start the scoring the second quarter when Bo Lucas Flaming also had two carries. His fi rst TD of the game One hundred seconds later — in the first quarter, Homedale Pickett blocked Powell’s punt and sacks and recovered a fumble. was a 63-yard run followed by a Munoz rushing PAT to tie the game 14-14 in the fi rst quarter. Munoz’s pivotal third-quarter Marsing TD was part of a 103-yard night. Defensively, the Antelopes Huskies 896-4162 turned the tide by holding the Lumberjacks to just one score after halftime. Leo Munoz led Student Athlete Spotlight the way with nine tackles and fi ve assists. Mark Ishida and Tommy Lily Bowers Soph. Volleyball Shenk turned in seven tackles 896-4185 apiece. The Play: Bowers knocked down 31 kills through four games on Saturday at the Cole Valley Christian Invitational and racked Home Visitor up six kills against North Star Charter on Sept. 13.

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Saddle bronc champion Wade Black of Homedale completes his 78-point ride in the 28th annual Bruneau Round-Up. WTBruce Photography

Fern Graham enters the arena as the grand marshal of the Bruneau Round-Up. WTBruce Photography

Bobby Jean Colyer of Bruneau was the overall champion and breakaway roping champion of the Bruneau Round-Up. WTBruce Photography

Bobby Jean Colyer, poses with the overall champion and breakaway roping champion buckles she won at the Bruneau Round- Up. WTBruce Photography Page 16 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 FFA labor on auction block Saturday in Homedale A tri-tip steak dinner will get Hyer” pies and more. bidders ready for competition prior Auction proceeds help the to Saturday’s annual Homedale FFA chapter operate during the FFA Harvest Auction. year, including paying travel The dinner will be served at 6 expenses for the state and national p.m. with the auction starting at conventions and state and district 6:30 p.m. inside the Homedale competitions, such as Career High School cafeteria, 203 E. Development Events. Idaho Ave. Homedale FFA will go to next The highlight of the evening is month’s national convention in the “slave auction” during which Indianapolis as a two-star winner eight hours of labor from each FFA in the National Chapter Award. chapter member will be up for bid. Homedale also uses auction In the past the labor has included funds to fi nance community service yard work, babysitting and other projects such as Meat the Need, chores. Gift of Green and, this year, to Merchandise items for the develop care packages destined for auction include a John Deere armed service members stationed wagon, a fair market lamb, overseas. Citizens look at maps with Bureau of Land Management offi cials during the Gateway West open house produce, jewelry, four hours of Saturday’s dinner menu will in Murphy last week. Photo by MJ Byrne, BLM electrical contract work, a metal include tri-tip, beans, baked bench, a barbed-wire sunfl ower, potatoes and salad with Mommy Strong turnout in Murphy straw, cheese baskets, “Mommy McRae brownies for dessert. for Gateway West open house discrepancies. Fifty citizens visit county museum On Thursday, George explained to voice concerns, get answers some of the differences between the county map and what was Many involved in the siting proposing the line listened to published in the DEIS. He said of the Gateway West poweline attendees’ concerns. the differences may come from project remain optimistic “I think if we all come together when mappers distilled the that a satisfactory outcome is and take maps like this and take county’s route from paper to the possible. our pencils out, we can fi nd a electronic version. But they also understand that it way to thread the needle, so to George said the maps will will take many more discussions speak,” BLM project manager be open to changes after the like the one held Thursday night Walt George, who is based in comment period. in Murphy. Wyoming, said. George also said that some About 50 concerned citizens That’s Bachman’s hope, but of the changes to the county’s showed up for the open house the federal agency also has said preferred route were necessary on the federal government’s draft that some changes to the county’s variations because of the non- Environmental Impact Statement preferred alternative route were motorized area and archeological on the 1,100-mile 500-kilovolt necessary because of existing areas near Celebration Park transmission line proposed to non-motorized areas. outside Melba. cross much of Owyhee County. In particular, the Halverson Bar The commissioners also are Idaho Power project manager area northeast of Murphy forced hoping to protect the pristine Todd Adams estimates it will planners to alter the county’s quality of the Oregon Trail route cost $2 million per mile to build preferred location where the and cultural sites near the mouth the line from Glenrock, Wyo., to powerline would enter Owyhee of Sinker Creek. the Hemingway Butte substation County. Still, District 1 Commissioner Marsing sixth-grader Ana Alvarez poses with her poster and fi rst- near Wilson. “We’re talking to them about Jerry Hoagland said he was place ribbon last week at Marsing Middle School. The Board of County tweaking the lines, and we’ll encouraged by the federal Commissioners and the Owyhee resubmit some minor changes agency’s reaction to the county’s Marsing student recognized County Task Force citizens panel to the BLM before the comment concerns. it appointed continue to advocate period ends,” Bachman said. “I feel pretty good about for fi rst-place poster that the Idaho Power-Rocky The comment period on the what we told the BLM, and the Mountain Power joint venture draft EIS ends Oct. 28. The response was positive,” he said. A Marsing student was recognized entered the spring competition. remain on public land. fi nal EIS won’t be released for “It’s not a done deal, but we’re for her poster in the Smokey Bear Kaitlyn Hansen, now in fifth “I think fi nally the BLM heard another 12 to 18 months, after the hoping to get solutions.” & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest, grade at Homedale Elementary, the message that the people of BLM digests comments received Those solutions more than Ana Alvarez received state and won first place in the state Owyhee County don’t want it through various methods, likely will come from coordination national recognition for her entry competition and received her state on private property,” Task Force including a fl urry of 14 public between the BLM and the BOCC last week. award over the summer. member Frank Bachman of meetings in Idaho, Wyoming and as mandated by the Federal Land Alvarez, now in the sixth grade, The poster contest is sponsored Bruneau said. Nevada. Policy and Management Act of entered he poster in the contest by the National Garden Clubs in Several large maps detailing Citing mapping transcription 1976. last year and claimed fi rst place partnership with the U.S. Forest Segments 8 and 9 were on errors, the BOCC wrote a Sept. “I’m almost cautiously in Idaho. Following the Idaho Service. Locally, the Owyhee display inside McKeeth Hall at 6 letter to George and Idaho optimistic of our coordination win, her entry was moved into the Gardeners sponsor the area students the Owyhee County Historical state BLM director Steven Ellis status,” Hoagland said. “We are Pacifi c Region contest and picked in Homedale and Marsing. Museum. Project managers from asking for a 60-day extension to getting a sense that they want to up top honors and was then entered The top prize for the national the Bureau of Land Management facilitate comments and provide work with us.” into the national competition. Her competition includes an all- and the two utility companies time to remedy the mapping — JPB entry was selected as the top fi fth- expenses paid trip for four to grade poster in the country. Washington D.C. and a gold Today, Alvarez will be honored trophy. This year’s winner was during an assembly at the middle a fourth-grader from Woodland school for her achievement and Hills, Calif. will be presented with ribbons The Owyhee Gardeners are from the three competitions, a looking for help with coordinating ruler, a curl band, Smokey Bear the upcoming poster contest at the cutout fi gurines and a $50 check. schools. For more information, call Nearly 25 students from the Ellen Dines at (208) 896-4221, fourth-and fi fth-grade classrooms or Judy MacKenzie at (208) 896- at Marsing Elementary School 4441. 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Baxter Black, DVM Jon P. Brown, managing editor Eyes on Owyhee On the The red shirt of absurdity edge of History is serious business for the boys of E Clampus organization as a parody of other fraternal orders such Vitus. as the Masons and the Odd Fellows. The rest, well, is just life. Of course, after spending a few moments with the common sense In the most dazzling use of the color red since 1953’s Men in Red, one wonders which came fi rst … the Odd Bully for Bugs cartoon, the Clampers recently invaded Fellows or the odd fellows who prefer to call their Givens Hot Springs with one thing on their mind. leader a Humbug. OK, two. For the Snake River Chapter, that would be Robert The misery Honoring the 130th anniversary of the founding of the “Barbarosa” Haines, in case you’re scoring at home. historical landmark and honoring the age-old tradition The Clampers might be mistaken for a biker gang if of the fraternal order not taking itself seriously — at it weren’t for their intellect, compassion — and utter index 2011 all. lack of motorcycles. Economists have a mythical fi gure called the misery At this point, you may be asking yourself … who The group likes to party — respectfully, Givens index. It is the total of the unemployment rate added to the are the Clampers? owner Steve Givens points out, and without a hint of infl ation rate. This summer in the U.S., it’s running about The short answer is they are a bunch of red- their rowdy nature when in mixed company — but they 13.0. The lower the better. In both the 1990s and 2000s, shirted scoundrels who revel in preserving regional also like to give back in the tradition of their Clamp- it’s been as low as 7. history wherever they may roam. And who scream cestors (that’s “ancestors” to the uninitiated). To calculate indexes like this, the conclusion can be “Satisfactory” whenever a member utters something The original Clampers were a benevolent bunch, broadly accurate. But, to make it more personal, one can remotely profound — or audible. helping out the widows and orphans of fellow miners include more variables. For instance, take one inch of rain The long answer is probably too convoluted to killed in accidents. According to Faircloth, the good as a factor. The misery index of an alfalfa farmer with hay understand. will was meted out under the cover of darkness, and on the ground would be 15.6. It would have been 16.0 According to Snake River Chapter No. 1811 usually at Christmas, sort of like the other big guy in except his prize pumpkin patch was getting parched. historian Michael Faircloth Sr., the modern version red who is perpetually jolly. Or say you were entered up in Cheyenne at the big rodeo of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus None of the Clampers ever sought credit for their and that one inch of rain fell the hour before you were to Vitus bubbled to the surface in 1939. The Snake River deeds. compete in the bull dogging. Your misery index could be Chapter is only fi ve years old and only received its There’s probably no connection between that quest as high as the weight of your hazer! charter on Sept. 10 when the whole gang camped out, for anonymity and the slide into oblivion, but the Another broad category would be the temperature. At christened a new historical plaque and initiated some original Clampers movement disappeared a few years the winter Olympics, the misery index would rise as the new Poor Blind Candidates at Givens. after the 1906 San Francisco quake until — fi ttingly temperature did. But say Billy Bob went to the three-day The Clampers originated in 19th century mining — a bunch of historians revived the tradition in the tailgate party at the Oklahoma vs Kansas football game. camps — hence the copious use of shirts of red (the 1930s. The hotter it got in the parking lot, the more beer you could color miners wore). Faircloth says the men, ever the The new group was comprised of men who had to hold! So the misery index would decline! tongue-in-check merry pranksters, patterned their new –– See Absurdity, Page 19 To personalize the misery index even more … and remember lower is better … you could include factors like: Sen. Mike Crapo • years since you bought a new pair of boots + unemployment + infl ation or • semesters till your daughter graduates from vet school plus, plus From Washington • months you have left on your truck payments, plus, etc. • age of the horse you are riding, plus • payments left on your alimony, well, you know Let’s get the job done on job creation • therapy sessions until your hip heals so you can get back on your horse … and • time you have left wearing the court-ordered ankle We need more secure, high-skilled jobs in America. rates, stimulate the economy and encourage job growth. bracelet There is broad agreement on that fact. All the discussion The proposals I have supported and have been working I was at a livestock convention a while back, and after the about how to create American jobs has served its purpose on would control federal spending, cut taxes, grow the big show a group of pretty salty cowmen were conversing. of identifying solutions. We have had enough talk. We economy, reform the regulatory policies negatively They got to comparing injuries and insults. I mentioned the must get to work creating the environment for job and impacting job creators, expand market opportunities misery index. They loved it! They could compete in who economic growth. for U.S. businesses and institute an energy policy that was the worst off! However, they began to get far afi eld in While home during the state work period, I had the provides for the affordable energy necessary for increasing the categories to be counted as the evening went on: i.e., the opportunity to discuss directly with fellow Idahoans the U.S. productivity. While we have differences of opinion number of missing teeth with no cavities you still have left, challenges our nation faces and hear ideas about how on the best remedies, President Obama’s engagement with the number of times you’ve been bucked off lately, number to resolve these challenges. It is clear that people are Congress regarding job creation and economic growth is of horses that have been dumped on your place, number furious with the status quo. They cannot understand why welcome. To achieve the large-scale results necessary, full of times you’ve been turned down by a barmaid until you the president and Congress continue to try to spend our focus on this task and leadership is imperative. met your wife, the number of times you lost your wallet, way out of our nation’s fi scal crisis rather than control We know what we need to do to set our nation on a car keys and/or glasses in the last week but … Bud was spending. The misguided talk of some in Washington in strong course and demonstrate that we have heard and fi nally judged the winner of the misery index by counting favor of tax hikes at a time when the economy cannot acted on the clear message from the American people. the number of times his old, incontinent dog peed in the stand it is incomprehensible. The tired, back-and-forth political battles do not get pickup seat … plus infl ation and unemployment. It nearly Generating lasting, good jobs and economic growth results. To grow our economy and encourage sustainable reached President Carter’s old record of 21.9. depends on improving the economic climate in the American jobs, we need to act on the solutions. We need — Can’t get enough Baxter? Visit his Web site at www. U.S. so that small businesses can innovate and invest further enforceable federal spending cuts; a pro-growth baxterblack.com for more features and to purchase Baxter in growth. The regulatory burdens and uncertainty, as overhaul of our tax code and regulatory policy; a reduction Black merchandise, including books and DVDs. well as our national debt, create the opposite climate and of all individual and corporate tax rates; a strengthening serve to exacerbate the current economic downturn. Our of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security to ensure their long-term debt picture is strangling current and future solvency for current and future recipients; expansion of job creation. market opportunities for U.S. businesses; and budget Election letters The recently enacted $2.5 trillion defi cit reduction enforcement through spending caps and restraint of the The Owyhee Avalanche will accept letters to the measure was a modest but necessary beginning. But, with use of budget tricks. editor pertaining to the Nov. 8 elections until noon a national debt of almost $15 trillion, many more defi cit Enough gridlock. Let’s get this done. on Oct. 28. reduction measures, even larger in scope, must still be — Republican Mike Crapo is Idaho’s senior member of The usual letters to the editor guidelines apply. passed by this Congress, simply to keep our collective the U.S. Senate. He is in his third six-year term and has For more information, call (208) 337-4681. head above water. In addition to signifi cantly cutting served in the Senate since 1999. Prior to that, he was a spending, we must reform the tax code to reduce tax three-term Idaho Second District congressman. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 19 Commentary Financial management Don’t dwell on the Dow to determine your market moves Dear Dave, married for three months, and First, make sure you have an each other even better, before We hear all kinds of numbers we’re debt-free. Right now, we’re emergency fund of three to six making what will be your largest relating to the economy every night trying to save up a 20 percent down months of expenses in place. asset purchase. on the news. To be honest, I have payment for a house. I work for a Then, keep saving up for a big — Dave no idea what most of them mean. real estate company, and they’re down payment. Can you tell me more about the really pushing us to take advantage You know, when I hear the — Dave Ramsey is the Dow Jones Industrial Average? of a first-time homebuyer deal. advice you were given I just want bestselling author of The Total — Ken The program offers 100 percent to smack somebody. Haven’t Money Makeover. His new book, better measure of what the market fi nancing, no money down and no the mortgage lenders learned EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Dear Ken, is doing, because it represents private mortgage insurance. They anything from the past few Practical Business Wisdom from The Dow is an index of the the stock-price activity of 500 say it’s a great deal. What do you years? Nothing down, interest- the Trenches, is available at retail stocks of 30 selected companies. companies. think? only and sub-prime loans are outlets now. He also is the host We’re talking about outfits like Let’s say you’re watching the — Stacy a big part of the reason for the of The Dave Ramsey Show that Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola and Nike news, and a reporter tells you fi nancial debacle in this country. airs at 6 p.m. daily on the Fox — some of the big boys. The the market just went down 300 Dear Stacy, A house is not a blessing when Business Channel. He also has a percentage that the stock prices points and it was at 10,000. That You guys are off to a great you’re broke, and a bargain is radio call-in show. You can fi nd of these companies rise or fall as represents only a three percent start! Don’t blow it now. Those only a bargain when you’re ready tools to help with finances or a group, on any given day, is the change, and that’s not big news people are wrong. I grew up in to buy! previous columns at Davesays. Dow Jones Industrial Average for — regardless of what some of the the real estate world, and this is I always recommend waiting at org. For more financial advice, that day. “experts” say. a bad idea. least a year after you’re married visit the Web site or call (888) Technically, this index is not a Great question, Ken! Slow down. It’s great that you to buy a house. It takes that long 22-PEACE. Have a question for good representative of what the — Dave guys are young and debt-free, to decide how close you want to Dave? Send correspondence to stock market is doing because but you need to do things that live to your in-laws! Plus, you [email protected] or it only takes into account 30 Dear Dave, are smart for you. And for you, want to spend some time getting write Dave $ays, 1749 Mallory companies. The S&P is a much My husband and I have been smart includes a couple of things. used to each other, and knowing Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 √ Absurdity: Historical landmark christened Letter From Page 18 Trail and its landmarks, such as Givens Hot Springs. have published research to qualify, Faircloth said. That A piece of granite with artwork by Lincoln and qualifi cation eventually was scrapped. Washington sculptor Avard T. Fairbanks and a brief to the editor Today, there are 100 Clampers in Idaho, Faircloth history of the Givens family and its settlement of said, and each follows a simple credo: the area now sits right off Idaho 78, a stone’s throw “Quia Absurdum — I believe because it is absurd.” from the State of Idaho historical marker at the hot OCSO deputy ready to seek The Idaho Clampers strive to promote the history of springs. ‘honorable position’ of sheriff the state, including the south alternate of the Oregon The monument is much more than satisfactory. I am writing today to advise you of my intent to fi le for candidacy as a Republican for the position of Owyhee County Sheriff in the May 2012 Primary Election. Being Contacting elected offi cials your sheriff has been my ambition since the day I started at the Owyhee County Sheriff’s Offi ce as a detention deputy Federal representatives Caldwell, ID 83605 over 10 years ago. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) Phone — (208) 454-5518 I am appreciative for the people within our community Local offi ce Fax — (208) 888-0894 (Meridian offi ce) who have approached and pledged their support for me to 251 E. Front St., Ste. 205 Washington, D.C., offi ce run for this position. I have spoken in great lengths with Boise, ID 83702 1523 Longworth House Offi ce Building family and friends and feel I am ready for this commitment. Phone — (208) 334-1776 Washington, D.C. 20510 I have taken to heart the issues and concerns that have been Fax — (208) 334-9044 Phone — (202) 225-6611 brought to me by Owyhee County citizens and my friends. Washington, D.C., offi ce Fax — (202) 225-3029 This is an honorable position, one that deserves a person 239 Dirksen Senate Building E-mail — https://labrador.house.gov/contact-me/ that respects and cares for his community. Washington, DC 20510 email-me I love this community and have served it in many ways Phone — (202) 224-6142 Term expires 2012 throughout the years. I am excited for this opportunity Fax — (202) 228-1375 State representatives and am eager to serve my friends, the people of Owyhee E-mail — http://crapo.senate.gov/contact/email. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter County in the capacity of Sheriff. cfm Offi ce of the Governor Perry Grant Term expires 2016 P.O. Box 83720 Homedale Boise, ID 83720 Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) Phone — (208) 334-2100 Local offi ce E-mail — see http://gov.idaho.gov 350 N. 9th St., Ste. 302 Term expires 2014 Boise, ID 83702 Phone — (208) 342-7985 County commissioners Fax — (208) 343-2458 Jerry Hoagland, District 1 (R-Wilson) Washington, D.C., offi ce Phone — (208) 318-8308 483 Russell Senate Offi ce Bldg. Term expires 2012 Washington, DC 20510 Kelly Aberasturi, District 2 (R-Homedale) Phone — (202) 224-2752 Phone — (208) 249-4405 Fax — (202) 224-2573 E-mail — [email protected] E-mail — http://risch.senate.gov/public/index. Term expires 2014 cfm?p=Email Joe Merrick, District 3 (R-Grand View) Term expires 2014 Phone — (208) 834-2641 E-mail —[email protected] Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) Term expires 2012 Local offi ce Mailing address 1115 Albany St. P.O. Box 128, Murphy, ID 83650 Page 20 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Looking back... from the fi les of The Owyhee Avalanche and Owyhee Chronicle

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Mining claims fi led on Envirosafe, adjacent property Trojans still on top; edge Mustangs 15-13 LONG COURTSHIPS. We deem it proper to tender Placer mining claims have been fi led on 431.01 acres of Homedale’s Trojans tallied a safety in the fi nal 40 a few words of advice to some of our young men who land adjacent to and including the Envirosafe Hazardous seconds of play Friday night to pull out a 15-13 win against have been courting certain Owyhee girls for years, and Waste site near Grand View, it was learned Monday. the Mustangs in an SRV-B league grid contest at Melba. are apparently no nearer “popping the question” than at The mining rights, fi led on the mineral zeolite, have been Homedale’s margin of victory came when a Melba the beginning: If there is anything more disheartening to a recorded in Owyhee County and with the federal government, fumble was kicked into the Mustang end zone and covered woman than a long courtship, we have failed to discover it. records show. The claims were fi led by Dr. Charles Scott, by a Melba player. From a woman who marries for a home to the fair creature his wife, his children, and Clayton Andersen. Ray Gibson scored both of Homedale’s touchdowns as who marries for love, there are thousands who are kept in Scott, who is involved in the mining and marketing of the Trojans took a 7-0 halftime lead and then added their suspense for years, not knowing whether the man whom zeolite elsewhere in the county, said that the lands owned second TD in the third quarter. they expect to marry is really going to marry them or not. by ESII and adjacent to the hazardous waste dump, are Melba scored in the third period on Gerald Tomlinson’s No young (or old) man has any right to monopolize the rich in the mineral. four-yard run and then tied the score in the fi nal quarter attentions of a lady for years and then probably not marry Scott has been serving as the Environmental Safety with Eddie Hanmen scoring on an eight-yard run. her. When you have decided that the lady is worthy of your Offi cer of Owyhee County for several years. Andersen choice (and don’t be too long about it) either marry her or is Owyhee County Prosecuting Attorney. Both have been PTA honors teachers with reception Monday give some one else a chance to. involved in extended efforts to stop or control ESII from A reception honoring teachers was held Monday night operating at the site. at Washington grade school when the fi rst regular PTA TAMMANY COMES TO GRIEF. The counsel for However, both men say the claims were fi led for the meeting of the year was held. the people of New York fi nished their argument in the purpose of mining zeolite. Mrs. Donna Eachus, hospitality chairman, and Mrs. case of the injunction against the “ring” on the 15th inst., Lydia Duncan and Mrs. Dorothy Knight greeted each guest when Judge Barnard delivered an opinion refl ecting with Marsing school taxes to double at the door with a name tag and presented each teacher much severity on the conduct of Controller Connolly Patrons of the Marsing School District may be in for a with a corsage and name tag. and awarded the injunction prayed for by the citizens as “big surprise” when they receive their new property tax The fl ag presentation was given by Den 7 Cub Scouts plaintiffs in this suit. It retrains the issuance of another bills this fall, according to information from the Owyhee under the direction of Mrs. Margie Lineberger, den mother. dollar in bonds or the payment of any more money from County Clerk’s offi ce. The Rev. Marvin Miller gave the invocation. the city and county treasury of New York, until there is According to the certifi cation of dollars to be raised by Will Long was elected president after a letter of resignation a change in the Board of Supervisors and in the Auditor taxes, patrons of the Marsing district will pay more than was read from Mrs. Melba Yost, former president. He of Accounts. The Judge several times characterized the twice the amount levied last year. appointed Mrs. Bette Were, room representative chairman conduct of the city offi cials as little better than highway The amount of money raised through property taxes and Mrs. Lydia Duncan, publicity chairman. robbery and as virtual consociation of the property of the last year totaled $287,669. This year’s amount will be Perry Kelly’s room won the room count. citizens. $531,821, the documents show. However the levies will more than double individual taxes, due to a decrease of Marsing High fi eld light dedicated Friday THE DISTRICT SCHOOL. Our young friends must now the estimated market value of property within the district. Marsing High School’s athletic fi eld blazed with light hunt up their books and get ready for school, which begins Comparisons of the last year’s tax levy amount and the and victory Friday night. New $6,000 lights were dedicated next Monday, with Mr. Peter Adams as teacher. The girls new amount to be collected show: after the sponsoring Lions Club presented the bill of sale full of life, fun and mischief, their ruddy cheeks having Fund 85-86 86-87 to school board members and the Huskies stormed to an borrowed the wild fl owers’ tints, and the boys, browned Gen. Fund $135,345 $142,110 18-7 win over the visiting Middleton football team. by toil or exposure, are all so full of “tittering” that it will Supply Levy 25,000 - Dedication of the lights, 64 lamps on eight poles, and be some days before they can settle down to hard study. School Plant 24,000 25,200 the game was attended by about 1,200 fans. Happy childhood! May you long remain children, at least Bond Fund 74,140 107,610 Announcement was made that a 300-seat bleacher was also in feeling and innocence. New Bond - 225,238 donated by the Lions Club. The evening’s fun was capped Cossa 24,402 25,622 with a chili feed after the game, also set up by the Lions. SOME POKER. Two Silver City sports, who, for Tort 4,500 6,041 Dedication of the new lights was made just prior to the some time past, had been bantering each other as to their UPRR Jdg 282 - game. Dan Hodges, Lions chairman, reported on the lights respective abilities as poker players, concluded to bring Total $287,669 $531,821 and the means by which they were fi nanced. the matter to a test by playing a single-handed game in Levy Rate .005799 .010619 Carl Newton, Lions president, presented the bill of sale Sommercamp’s saloon last Tuesday. The cards were dealt In addition, the district borrowed $90,000 in tax to Joe VanWassenhove, chairman of the school board, for and the non-dealer went a blind which was “straddled” anticipation notes last June, and it is due and payable no both the light and the bleachers. re-straddled &c. till $96 were in the “pot” before either later than next June. had seen his cards. The non-dealer stood “pat” and the Grand View pins 39-12 victory dealer took two cards. Betting, calling and going better Commission faces decisions if funds cut Grand View’s Devils, sparked by Terry Fields, romped then commenced and continued till each party had $1,500 What will happen if, or when, Owyhee County loses its to a 39-12 victory over Bellevue Friday. Fields scored four on the table — $3,000 in all. The dealer raked in the Revenue Sharing monies? That was one of the questions touchdowns for the Devils on their home football fi eld. money with four kings, his adversary holding a “full” the county commissioners were discussing at their meeting Grand View tallied in every quarter with Fields scoring — three eights and two treys. The game created quite an Monday afternoon. on runs of two, 46 and 36 yards and on a 28-yard pass from excitement. During the progress of the play crowds of Last year the county received $172,000 in federal monies John Onederra. Harvey Frederick and Onederra added the spectators gathered around and awaited the “show-down” in the form of revenue sharing. At present the county other Devil TDs. in breathless suspense. But after all, it is claimed that the offi cials are not sure if the RS dollars will be coming in question of “who is the better player?” is yet undecided. for the 1986-87 fi scal year. And that leads to budgeting Wins second The loser, who stood “pat,” insists that anybody could questions. Mary Mortensen, 12, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Emory have played the hand of the winner who discarded an ace One of the budgets receiving a large chunk of the federal Mortensen and granddaughter of Mrs. Martha Mortensen, and drew a king. money is Solid Waste. Of the $91,000 in the budget, Homedale, recently won second place at the Western $39,000 is from revenue sharing funds, clerk Barbara States Accordion Festival in the intermediate age category, NOT VERY ACCOMODATING. We understand that, Jayo told the board. This fund is what pays the bills for representing a studio in Hemet, Calif. She competed when the hostler made off with the stage of horses at the three landfi lls in the county, the large dumpsters in the against 3,500 contestants at Long Beach, Calif. Rattlesnake station not long since, Charley Haynes applied outlying areas, and the contract hauling of trash from rural to the commanding offi cer at Camp McDermitt for aid communities to the landfi lls. Bruneau rodeo attracts big crowds Sat. and Sun. to capture the alleged thief. The military functionary If the RS funds are shut off, how will the county operate The rains held off just long enough Saturday afternoon declined to render any assistance, excusing himself by its disposal system? for an overfl ow crowed to enjoy some fast and fancy action representing that he had no horses fi t for a march, and at One of the ideas kicked around is a county-wide fee, at the eleventh annual Bruneau Roundup and approximately the same time telling Mr. Haynes to apply to the Indians whereby each household is charged a certain amount. 1,400 rodeo fans watched the fi nal performance Sunday. for help. A cavalry company must be in a bad fi x when Another thought was to make a charge to each vehicle Dee Christensen of Hagerman was named all-around not a horse is in condition to endure the fatigue of a few entering the landfi lls. But, as Chairman Don Davis said, champion, winning points in calf and team roping. Harold hours’ journey. Leaving the requirements of duty out of the then people would not use the dumps, but would dump Chapin, Elko, Nev., cowboy, led following the fi rst go- question, the Camp McDermitt offi cer did not manifest a their garbage wherever they found is convenient. around Saturday. very accommodating spirit, to say the least. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Page 21 Public notices SYNOPSIS OF THIS 14 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, Brad Huff, Secretary NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING COMMISSIONER MINUTES 2011. 9/14,21/11 PROPOSED BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 /s/HAROLD WILSON, OPALINE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Payment of Bills: Current MAYOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS FISCAL YEAR NOVEMBER 1, 2011 TO OCTOBER 31, 2012 Expense $38,328 Road & Bridge ATTEST: /s/ALICE E. CASE NO: CV2011- 02162 Notice is hereby given that the Directors for the Opaline Irrigation $9,223, Courts $16,498, County PEGRAM, Cith Clerk IN THE DISTRICT COURT District will meet October 4, 2011 at 8:00pm for a budget hearing Fair $10,244, Fair Grounds City of Homedale, Idaho OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL Pursuant to the Idaho Code 42-3229 at Clyde Sevy’s Shop: 9383 State $3,066, Probation $2,039, Health 9/21/11 DISTRICT OF THE Highway 78. The proposed Budget may be examined at the home District $4,304, Indigent & Charity STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND offi ce of Secretary Leticia Morris, 9678 Hardtrigger Road, call for $1,428, Revaluation $1,058, Solid NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE COUNTY OF appointment 896-5273 Waste $10,704, Weed $18, 911 DEADLINE OWYHEE The following is a copy of the proposed budget including expenditures $1,822, Vessel $1,543. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: In the Matter of the Estate of for the fi rst 10 months of the 2010-2011 fi scal year: Approved catering permit for That declaration for the candidacy MARYBELLE H. MAHLER EXPENSES: Bruneau Rodeo. Approved tuition for one Commissioner from a.k.a. MARYBELLE HELMS ITEM BUDGETED EXPENSES PROPOSED assistance for students attending Subdistrict No. 2 for a 4 (four) MAHLER, Deceased Person. Insurance $ 3,000.00 $2,893.00 $4,475.00 CSI, and CWI. Approved notice of year term of the Marsing Rural NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN L&P Fees 4,450.00 3,421.35 3,600.00 bid for propane. Budget Hearing Fire District. The petitions must that the undersigned has been Maintenance 60,312.34 52,693.08 40,500.00 held on proposed 2012 budget. be fi led with the district secretary appointed Personal Representative Offi ce 500.00 437.37 455.00 Bid opening and approval to Excel no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 30th of the above named estate. All Phone 1,600.00 1,388.84 2,400.00 Equipment for a 2006 Kenworth day of September, 2011. Such persons having claims against Power 140,000.00 54,720.84 145,619.95 Dump Truck for $75,000. petitions may be obtained from the said decedent are required to Soc.Sec. 5,200.00 4,093.99 6,400.00 Approved EMPG Grant with Robert Carter, P.O. Box 399, present their claims within four Wages 32,000.00 28,933.61 34,879.44 BHS for $13,139.46. Approved Marsing, ID 83639, or by phone months after the date of the fi rst Mileage 1,000.00 773.81 1,000.00 application for permit on Reynolds 208-896-5701. Individuals who publication of this notice or said Misc. 250.00 0.00 0.00 Creek culvert replacement. Letter run as write-in candidates must claims will be forever barred. TOTAL $248,312.34 $149,355.89 $239,329.39 to BLM asking for extension of file a declaration of intent no Claims must be both fi led with INCOME comment period on Gateway West later than 5:00 p.m. on October the Court and presented to the ITEM PROJECTED INCOME ANTICIPATED project. Indigent & Charity 11-44 14th, 2011. Personal Representative of the 2007 O&M 284.00 0.00 284.00 lien, 11-38 withdrawal, 11-15 Election date: November 8, estate at the law offi ce of DAVID 2008 O&M 1,082.00 770.00 312.00 denied. Adopted Resolution 2011- 2011 E. KERRICK, 1001 Blaine Street, 2009 O&M 1,151.34 831.34 320.00 19 approving the 2012 budget in Robert D. Carter, Secretary- (Post Offi ce Box 44) Caldwell, 2010 O&M 2,280.00 1,960.00 320.00 the amount of $7,647,155. The Treasurer, Marsing Rural Fire Idaho. 2011 O&M 213,690.00 210,417.61 3,272.39 complete minutes can be viewed District DATED This 29th day of Late Fees 500.00 1,903.41 515.00 on owyheecounty.net or in the 9/14,21/11 August, 2011. 2012 O&M 0.00 0.00 230,031.00 Clerk’s offi ce. CONSTANCE POWERS, Offi ce Fee 2,600.00 2,460.00 2,600.00 9/21/11 NOTICE OF ELECTION Personal Representative Interest 225.00 116.22 175.00 OPALINE IRRIGATION DAVID E. KERRICK, Attorney Refunds 1,500.00 28,359.50 1,500.00 ORDINANCE NO. 400 DISTRICT at Law, 1001 Blaine Street, PO LGIP Fund 25,000.00 0.00 0.00 AN ORDINANCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Box 44, Caldwell, ID 83606 TOTAL: $248,312.34 $246,818.08 $239,329.39 AMENDING THE AMENDED pursuant to IDS 43-201 to 43- Phone (208) 459-4574 Fax (208) Leticia Morris, Secretary-Treasurer, Opaline Irrigation District, PO OFFICIAL ZONING 207, inclusive, the election of one 459-4573 ISB#2565, Attorney for Box 331, Marsing, ID 83639 ORDINANCE MAP OF THE Director from Division 1 and one Personal Representative 9/21,28/11 CITY OF HOMEDALE, Director from Division 4 of the 9/7,14,21/11 IDAHO BY REZONING Opaline Irrigation District, will 70.90 feet and a length of 99.59 said Deed of Trust, and any THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY be held on November 8, 201 to NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S feet to a point; thence North supplemental modifications LOCATED AT 303 EAST elect Directors of the term of three SALE 38º14’07” Weset 414.78 feet to thereto. The principal balance OWYHEE, HOMEDALE, (3) years from the fi rst of January TS No. 09-0172803 Title Order a point; thence along a curve to owing as of this date on said IDAHO FROM INDUSTRIAL 2012 and until their successors are No. 090817082IDGNO Parcel the right having a radius of 83.34 obligation is $156,936.25, plus TO RESIDENTIAL, elected and qualifi ed. No. RP02N05W110190A The feet and a lengh of 57.59 feet to interest, costs and expenses PROVIDING FOR AN Nomination for Director may following described property apoint; thence North 1º21’35” actually incurred in enforcing the EFFECTIVE DATE AND be made by Petition, signed at will be sold at public auction East 148.21 feet to a point; thence obligations thereunder and in this SEVERABILITY. least twelve (12) electors of the to the highest bidder, payable leaving the approximate center sale, together with any unpaid and WHEREAS, there is a property District, qualified to vote for in lawful money of the United of said irrigation ditch South /or accruing real property taxes, located at 303 East Owyhee. the candidate nominated and States, In the lobby of the Owyhee 89º42’38” East 391.84 feet along and/or assessments, attorneys’ within the City limits of the City filed with the Secretary of the County Courthouse located the North line of said Section 11 to fees, Trustees’ fees and costs, and of Homedale, Owyhee County, District, not less than 40 days on the corner of Highway 78 the POINT OF BEGINNING. The any other amount advanced to Idaho, that is zoned Industrial; nor more than 60 days before and Hailey Street, known as Trustee has no knowledge of a protect said security, as authorized and the date of election. Petitions 20381 Highway 78, Murphy, ID more particular description of the in the promissory note secured WHEREAS, this property is may be obtained from Leticia 83650, on 12/30/2011 at 11:00 above referenced real property, by the aforementioned Deed of a bare lot for which the proper Morris, Secretary of the District, am, (recognized local time) for but for purpose of compliance Trust. Therefore, the Benefi ciary zoning is Residential; and 208-896-5273. (Petition due date the purpose of foreclosing that with Idaho Code, Section 60-113, elects to sell, or cause said trust WHEREAS, the owner of this September 29, 2011) certain Deed of Trust recorded the Trustee has been informed property to be sold, to satisfy parcel has requested that it be In the event more than one (1) 04/21/2006 as Instrument Number that the street address of, 4299 said obligation. NOTICE IS rezoned to Residential. candidate is nominated within a 256055, and executed by KELLY PERSHALL RD , MARSING, HEREBY GIVEN THAT THIS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Division, notice of the time and T VERCELES, AND SUZANNA ID 83639-8147 is sometimes FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF place of election will be posted as G VERCELES, HUSBAND AND associated with said real property. COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY THE CITY OF HOMEDALE, is required by IDS 43-206. WIFE, as Grantor(s), in favor of Bidders must be prepared to tendr INFORMATION OBTAINED COUNTY OF OWYHEE, Dated September 9, 2011 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC the trustee the full amount of the WILL BE USED FOR THAT STATE OF IDAHO: Opaline Irrigation District, REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, bid at the sale in the form of cash, PURPOSE, AND THAT THE Section 1. That the Official Leticia Morris, Secretary INC., as Beneficiary, to or a cashier’s check drawn on a DEBT MAY BE DISPUTED. Amended Zoning Map is 9/14,21/11 RECONTRUST COMPANY, state or federally insured savings THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE amended by changing the zoning N.A., the Current Trustee of institution. Said sale will be made NAMED TO COMPLY WITH of the property located at 303 NOTICE OF ELECTION record, covering the following without covenant or warranty, SECTION 45-1506(4)(a) IDAHO East Owyhee from Industrial to Notice is hereby given, pursuant real property located in Owyhee express or implied, regarding title, CODE. NO REPRESENTATION Residential. to IDS 43-201 to 43-207, inclusive, County, state of Idaho: A parcel possession or encumbrances to IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, Section 2. That this Ordinance the election of one Director from of land located within the satisfy the obligation secured by OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY shall be in full force and effect from Division 2 Reynolds Irrigation W1/2NE1/4 NE1/4, Section 11, and pursuant to the power of sale RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS and after its passage, approval and District will be held on November Township 2 North, Range 5 conferred in that certain Deed of OBLIGATION. DATED: publication, according to law. 8, 2011 to elect a Director for a term West, Boise Meridian, Owyhee Trust. The default for which this 08/22/2011 Name and Address Section 3. That should the of three (3) years beginning January County, Idaho and being more sale is to be made is: Failure to of the Current Trustee is: Court having jurisdiction declare 1, 2012, and until their successors particularly described as follows: pay the monthly payment due RECONTRUST COMPANY, any part of this Ordinance invalid, are elected and qualifi ed. COMMENCING at the Northwest 06/01/2009 of principal, interest N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., unauthorized or unconstitutional Nomination for Director may corner of W1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 of and impounds and subsequent CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, or in confl ict with any other part be made by petition, signed by at Section 11, said point also being installments due thereafter; plus CA 80028-1821 PHONE: (800) of this Ordinance, then such least six (6) electors of the District the E 1/16 corner common to late charges, with interest currently 281-8219 RECONTRUST unconstitutional, unauthorized or qualifi ed to vote for the candidate Sections 2 and 11; thence South accruing at 9.500% per annum; COMPANY, N.A. Successor invalid part shall be stricken from nominated and filed with the 89º42’38” East along the north together with all subsequent sums Trustee /S/ Tonya Malugen this Ordinance, and shall not affect Secretary of the District not less line of said Section 11, 451.34 feet advanced by benefi ciary pursuant ASAP# 4075131 any other part whatsoever of this than 40 days nor more than 60 to the POINT OF BEGINNING; to the terms and conditions of 8/31;9/7,14,21/11 Ordinance. The Mayor and City days before the date of the election. thence South 0º29’39” West Council of the City of Homedale, Petitions may be obtained from 1311.83 feet to a point; thence Idaho, declare that it would have Brad Huff, Secretary of the District, following the approximate center passed this Ordinance, and each P.O. Box 12, Melba, ID 83641, and of an irrigation ditch, North part hereof, irrespective of parts Ph. 495-2950. (Petition due date is 28º36’02” West 260.53 feet to a Read all about it declared invalid, unauthorized or September 29, 2011) point; thence North 23º03’06” in unconstitutional. In the event more than one (1) West 308.47 feet to a point; thence PASSED BY THE COUNCIL candidate is nominated within the along a curve to the right having a OF THE CITY OF HOMEDALE, Division, notice of time and place of radius of 70.23 feet and a length IDAHO, THIS 14 DAY OF election will be posted as required of 80.04 feet to a point; thence SEPTEMBER, 2011. by IDS 43-206. Norh 42º14’55” East 145.08 feet APPROVED BY THE MAYOR Dated: September 9, 2011 to a point; thence along a curve 337-4681 OF THE CITY OF HOMEDALE, Reynolds Irrigation District, to the left having a radius of Page 22 Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Public notices

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; possession or encumbrances to SALE thence North along the West satisfy the obligation secured by Notice of Trustee’s Sale Idaho boundary line of said Southwest and pursuant to the power of sale Code 45-1506 Today’s date: August Quarter of the Southeast Quarter conferred in the Deed of Trust 17, 2011 File No.: 7021.28568 a distance of 264 feet to a point; executed by ALAN LAW & Sale date and time (local time): thence South 89 degrees 59’ East DANIELLE T LAW, HUSBAND HELP WANTED December 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM on a line parallel to the South & WIFE as Grantor/Trustor, Commercial framing and Sale location: in the lobby of the section line, and 264 feet North in which FIRST HORIZON Buy it, sell it, roofing contractor, minimum Owyhee County Courthouse, thereof, for a distance of 1,340.5 HOME LOAN CORPORATION, 15-yrs exp. for immediate work 20381 State Highway 78, Murphy, feet to an iron pin on the East is named as Beneficiary and in North Dakota. 916-216-8917 Idaho 83650 Property address: boundary line of the Southwest PIONEER TITLE as Trustee and [email protected] send 9652 Hardtrigger Rd Melba, Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; recorded 4/16/2004 as Instrument trade it, rent it... resume or company information ID 83641 Successor Trustee: thence South along the East No. 247462 and modifi ed as per . Northwest Trustee Services, boundary line of said Southwest Modifi cation Agreement recorded Drivers: Central Refrigerated Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Quarter of the Southeast Quarter 8/23/2004 as Instrument No. in the Is Growing! Hiring Experienced Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 a distance of 264 feet to the 248929 of Official Records in & Non-Experienced Drivers. (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust Point of Beginning. The sale is the office of the Recorder of CDL Training Available. Employ information Original grantor: subject to conditions, rules and Owyhee County, Idaho. Please Classifieds! Today! Avg $40.000-$70,000! Sean R. Hardy and Kassandra procedures as described at the Note: The above Grantors are 1-800-525-9277 A. Hardy, husband and wife sale and which can be reviewed named to comply with section Original trustee: Fidelity National at www.northwesttrustee.com or 45-1506(4)(A), Idaho Code, Title Insurance Co. Original USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale No representation is made that benefi ciary: Mortgage Electronic is made without representation, they are, or are not, presently Registration Systems, Inc. solely warranty or covenant of any kind. responsible for this obligation set R. Johnson Excavating as nominee for Countrywide (TS# 7021.28568) 1002.201725- forth herein. The Default for which Mortgage Ventures, LLC dba FEI this sale is to be made is the failure RETIREMENT Idahowide Mortgage Recording 8/31;9/7,14,21/11 to pay when due, under Deed of date: 04/23/2007 Recorder’s Trust and Note dated 4/14/2004. AUCTION instrument number: 260695 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S The monthly installments of County: Owyhee Sum owing on SALE principal, interest, and impounds INTERNET ONLY BIDDING, Bid Now the obligation: as of August 17, Notice of Trustee’s Sale (if applicable) of $1,201.76, due 2011: $172,150.83 Because of 30292180 Loan No. -T.S. No. per month for the months of AUCTION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 interest, late charges, and other 057-012541 On 12/28/2011, 7/1/2010 through 8/8/2011, and charges that may vary from day at 11:00 AM (recognized local all subsequent installments until 7:00 PM MST to day, the amount due on the day time), at the following location the date of sale or reinstatement. th st you pay may be greater. Hence, if in the County of Owyhee, State of The principal balance owing as PREVIEW: September 19 - 21 from 8:30 am to 5:00pm you pay the amount shown above, Idaho: In the lobby of the Owyhee of this date on the obligation Partial List: Over 400 lots! an adjustment may be necessary County Courthouse located on secured by said Deed of Trust is Excavation Equipment: 2- JD 750 dozers* JD 490 Excavator* Hitachi EX200 after we receive your check. the corner of Highway 78 and $154,805.51 together with interest Excavator* IHI Mini excavator* Dresser 515C Excavator* JD 860B Elevating scrapper* For further information write Hailey Street, known as 20381 thereon at the current rate of 3000 Gallon water tank bed w/ pump* LeRoi 125 compressor* Case Davis mini sneaker* or call the Successor Trustee at Highway 78, Murphy, ID 83650 6.25000 per cent (%) per annum Ford 6 Cyl. Water pump* Conveyors* Plate Hopper* Jack hammer* Compactors* Hoe the address or telephone number , TRANSNATION TITLE & from 6/1/2010. All delinquent pack* Several levels & instruments* More provided above. Basis of default: ESCROW, INC., A DELAWARE amounts are now due, together failure to make payments when CORPORATION, as Trustee on with accruing late charges, and Trucks: 97 Mack day cab w/ wet kit* 2000 F650 Service truck* 95 Volvo dump truck* due. Please take notice that the behalf of UTLS Default Services, interest, unpaid and accruing 85 Ford Day cab* 93 Ford L9000* 78 Ford Dump truck* 91 IH Service* Ford F600 water Successor Trustee will sell at LLC will sell at public auction, taxes, assessments, trustee’s fees, truck* F600 truck* Chevy 6500 truck*Mack Dump truck* public auction to the highest to the highest bidder, for cash, in attorney’s fees, and any amounts Vehicles: Chevy S10* Toyota flatbed dually* Dodge ¾ ton Diesel Flatbed dually* Dodge bidder for certified funds or lawful money of the United States, advanced to protect the security Diesel Flatbed dually w/ 5th wheel* Ford Diesel C&C* Dodge service van w/ generator & equivalent the property described all payable at the time of sale, the associated with this foreclosure compressor* Range Rover SUV* Mercedes 300E* Chevy 1 ton flatbed* Chevy 2500 4x4 above. The property address is following real property, situated and that the benefi ciary elects to pickup* Dodge Ram 2500 w/ Dump bed* GMC 2500 Dump bed* identified to comply with IC in the County of Owyhee State of sell or cause the trust property to Trailers: Lufkin 45’ alum. Flat deck* Aztec 3 axle step deck* Renegade 3 car hauler* 60-113 but is not warranted to Idaho, and described as follows: be sold to satisfy said obligation. 2- 8x20 mobile offices*45’ Mobile Office* 18’ Lawn Landscape* Pierce belly dump* Car be correct. The property’s legal LOT 3, BLOCK 1 AS SHOWN If the Trustee is unable to convey hauler w/ winch* Zieman TD24 tandem dual* End dump pup* Strick 24’ dry van* Timpte description is: The North one-half ON THE MAP ENTITLED title for any reason, the successful of the following described land: CLARK ISLAND ESTAES bidder’s sole and exclusive 40’ dry van* SPCN 3 axle office* Comet 30’ dry van* A tract of land in the Southwest SUBDIVISION, FILED APRIL remedy shall be the return of Landscape: Dixie Chopper Riding Mower * Walker 0 Turn Riding Mower*TrimStar Ride Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 24, 2000 AS INSTRUMENT NO. monies paid to the Trustee, and on Mower* Mortar mixer* Sprinklers & valves* Fittings* 2 Honda commercial mowers* of Section 12, Township 1 North, 232107, OWYHEE COUNTY the successful bidder shall have no Many Stihl gas powered items* Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, RECORDS, STATE OF IDAHO. further recourse. Date: 8/16/2011 RV’s: Executive motorhome* Bounder motorhome* Honda Four Trax* Prowler Travel more particularly described as The Trustee has no knowledge of a TRANSNATION TITLE & Trailer* Dodge Class B motorhome* follows: Beginning at an iron more particular description of the ESCROW, INC., A DELAWARE Misc.: New Mueller Valves* Scaffolding* Fuel Tanks* Exc. & backhoe buckets* Forks* pin on the Southeast corner of above referenced real property, CORPORATION By: LYNN Traffic Control* Miles of hosing* 3 point equipment* Tires* Air tools* Compressor* Several the Southwest Quarter of the but for purposes of compliance DARLING, ASSISTANT VICE generators* Sump pumps* Culverts* Chains & Binders* Truck straps* Torch Sets* Gas Southeast Quarter of Section 12, with Section 60-113 Idaho Code, PRESIDENT THIS IS AN Township 1 North, Range 4 West, the Trustee has been informed ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT Bottles* Many Hand tools* Shop Tools* Boise Meridian, the True Point that the address of 4239 CLARK AND ANY INFORMATION of Beginning; thence North 89 ISLAND LANE, HOMEDALE, OBTAINED WILL BE USED For pictures, a complete list & TO BID visit degrees 59’ West along the South ID 83628 is sometimes associated FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# section line of said Section 12 a with said real property. Said sale FNMA4073877 www.pickettauctions.com distance of 1,340.5 feet to the West will be made without covenant 8/31;9/7,14,21/11 Pickett Auction Service: 208-455-1419 boundary line of said Southwest or warranty regarding title, Rich Pickett 208-250-4767

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Call Clayton approved, all meals provided, Complete servicing and repair Homes for details. 208-378-4879 yard, garden area, garage & jam or eating. Call 208-482-6735, on all makes and models of Se habla espanol. carport, $550 +dep. 573-1704 27211 Peckham Rd, Wilder. 3 preschool enrolling now, limited Motorcycles, ATVs & Power Taking applications. 1 bdrm 1 Arabian mares for sale. spots. Over nights available. Call Equipment 30916 Peckham Rd. FARM AND bth house in Homedale. Seperate Junker Haul Away. No title Donna 337-6180 Wilder 5 1/2 miles west of hwy living room & kitchen, w/d no problem. Cash for unwanted Small Tractor Services - 95. 482-7461 www.wilderrepair. RANCH hookup, large yard, carport, $375 vehicles, titled or not. Jonny 208- Mowing pastures, weeds, 6’ com Looking to lease hay ground or +dep. 573-1704 571-7452. Call, text or email Rototiller for gardens and larger for free quote. jonsorgzbomb@ pasture and small ranch for small Wilder. 2 bdrm and a studio for areas, Scraper, Loader, Post Hole rent. Please call 899-0648 gmail.com cattle operation with or w/out Digger, Call 870-5313 home. 208-724-5548 Wilder 3bdrm 2bth counry Private fun piano, guitar, violin, BUYING ALUMINUM CANS home w/acreage, new carpet, fiddle & ukulele lessons. All ages Owyhee Mountain Lawn Care Custom Haying. Will consider where details do matter. Lawn shares. 208-724-5548 lovely view! Bienvenida. $525/ & levels. Reasonable rates. 208- 16 1st Ave West, Marsing Balewagons: I sell & buy New mo $450/dep. 208-337-3873 283-5750 or 467-6244 mowing, trimming, cleanups, Holland, self-propelled & pull- Commercial building for lease. ATV & Motorcycle Tires, landscape jobs & all your lawn Previously occupied as Clinic/ 25x8-12 & 25x10-12 GBC Dirt care needs. Free estimates call 208-989-8480 type models. Financing/ trades/ hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm delivery available. Call Jim Doctors/ Physical Therapy, has 3 Devil ATV tires $349. All sizes Tyler 880-1573 Wilhite (Greenleaf) 208-880- bthrms. 106 W Idaho, Homedale. available. Tim’s Small Engine, Mowing, weed control 2889 www.balewagon.com For addtional details call 208- 30916 Peckham Rd. Wilder. 482- programs, arena grooming, fire 7461 www.wilderrepair.com THANK YOU 337-4444 or 989-0322 resistant landscapes, roads built If Paying more than $700 in rent Idaho Peaches. Hell’s Canyon Thank you to my family, friends YARD SALE you can Own a New Home! 208- Brand by the can or case. & repairs, car hauling, cleanups. and neighbors who assisted me Fri & Sat, Sept 23-24 from 8a- 323-2238 Se habla espanol Robison Fruit Ranch 459-2269 Mr. Wilson’s Tractor 250-4937 after my accident on Labor Day 2p. 3729 Kelly Ln, Homedale Mini warehouse. Store or 459-7987 References avail. in Silver City. Thank you for (off Pioneer Rd). Furniture, tools, your engines, tranmissions, Microfiber couch & love seat, Call Mountain West Tree LLC helping arrange for my family clothing, lots of misc. commercial equipment & more! stain resistant, lifetime warranty, for free estimate. We take pride and belongings to be brought 509-539-6010 or 208-250-2461 brand new in boxes. Retail $1399. home. Thank you for preparing Multi-family yard sale. Antique in your tree service needs! 585- me for my life flight trip. I hope stoves & sewing machine, Jump Creek Storage. Must sell $450. 208-888-1464 9069 Residential/ commercial steel Bedroom set 7-piece cherry set to see you all soon after recovery. clothing baby-adult, holiday Top soil & all kinds of gravel Carol Malmberg Chadwick concrete units, 5x15, 10x5, 10x25. Brand new in boxes. List $2250. products, delivered &/or placed. decor, household, shelf units & Must sell $450. 208-888-1464 The family of Challen (Chally) Vehicles, equipment, engines ok! Back hoe, track hoe, grader, lots of misc. Sept. 23-24, 8a-6p. Price match +discounts! 509- Bed-queen pillowtop mattress Watson would like to thank 3021 Pioneer Rd, Homedale 539-6010, 208-250-2461 Brand new, still in plastic, dump truck or belly dump for everyone who supported him Thurs/Fri/Sat 8a-5p. Hwy 78 at Marsing Storage Inc., Hwy 55 warranty. Sacrifice $109. 208- hire. Demolition, driveways & and the family during his illness Sommercamp Rd (9384 Wright & Van Rd. 10x10 units available, 921-6643 general excavation. Jim 573- and to those who graciously Rd). Shoes, furniture, clothes & trailer spaces. Call 208-830- King-sized pillowtop mattress 5700 and generously gave donations, 1641 New, in bag, with warranty. List Parker Tree Service Inc. flowers and food in Chally’s lots of misc. memory. Donations were given $750. Sacrifice $199. 208-921- Family operated since 1937. 6643 to the Marsing Fire Department, Specializing in tree trimming, Marsing American Legion, Cherry Sleigh bed solid wood pruning, removal. For the most w/mattress set. Brand new in Marsing Ambulance, Marsing Buy it, sell it, trade it, rent it... reliable job & service call 208- Senior Center, Idaho Youth box. $299. 208-888-1464 Used tractor parts 100’s of 461-8733. Lic/insured. Ranch and the Owyhee County salvaged farm tractors and Historical Society. combines. Nampa Tractor Salvage, 9055 Hwy 20, Nampa, NEED CASH? in the Classifieds! ID 83687 (208) 467-4430 Subscribe Roll ends: Great for packing CASH FOR JUNK material, building fires, lining birdcages or for your kids CARS/TRUCKS Today! Caldwell: 9000 sf lot zoned commercial, ½ blk. E of 10th Ave, near freeway $59,500 Parma: 2 bed/1bath, lots of room w/city services $55,250 to doodle on. The Owyhee Free removal of The Owyhee Country Living: 4 bed/3 bath; 1 ac. on rim between Wilder/Parma $180,000 Avalanche, Homedale Caldwell: 1 bed/1bath, new paint/floor coverings. $37,900 appliances & scrap metals Avalanche Homedale: 5 contiguous bldg lots near fairgrounds, city services, total .72 ac. $88,000 Wilder: Small commercial lot across from bank, corner loc. @ busy intersection, city svs $40,000 Homedale: Awesome hunting oasis at base of foothills, 3 bed/2 bath on 25 ac. Homedale Schools PENDING Ralph (208) 318-3696 208-337-4681 Caldwell: 35.3 acres zoned Agriculture w/irrigation rights on Ustick between Wagner/Farmway $152,500 Rubber Homedale: 7 commercial lots close to Basque Ctr., corner location $122,500 Homedale: Building Lots/ 2.2 to 7 acres, $44,000 to $140,000. Will build to suit Caldwell: Building Lot 3 ac. w/city services $99,500 Stamps Homedale: Will build to suit: 1900+/- sf home on 2.2 ac. lot $199,000 or $309,000 on 7+/- ac. lot (price may vary based on plan selected) Made to order Homedale: 3 bed/1.5 bath on .48 ac. w/city services, “as is”, REDUCED! $39,500 Wilder: 33 large bldg. lots in subdivision; now $9,750-20,900 - MAKE OFFER Wilder: Commercial Lot nearly ¾ ac. w/Hwy 95 frontage, w/city services $185,000 The Succor Creek Ranch: 2000’+/- creek frontage; 77 ac. w/3 bed, 3 bath CALL FOR INFO Owyhee M&G Enterprises Inc., A Corporation of Idaho Serving all your plumbing needs Patti Zatica Avalanche In Idaho and Oregon 337-4681 Phone: 208-573-7091 Óän®ÊÇ£ÎÎ££Ç HELP HOMEDALE'S Gary "Zig" Ziegler F=J9 Ê ÌÀ>VÌÀÊ Ó£nÊUÊ",Ê ÊÊ£ÎÇÈäÊUÊCaldwell, Idaho MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (- AND...KEEP INFORMED OF LOCAL EVENTS -9DH9A69F Subscribe to GH RICH ROBINSON Sales Associate through the school's annual magazine and newspaper sales 823 Specht Ave, Suite A drive, and we will donate 25% of all subscription sales to the Caldwell, ID 83605 school activities program. - }- Fax 208.459.2246

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