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Landscape Changes with Open Pit Mining 75¢71¢ + 4¢ Tax Single Copy The Idaho World Price “ ” Vol. 155, No. 39 The Noblest Motive Is The Public Good Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Idaho’s Oldest Newspaper Established 1863 The Voice of Boise County GV Hospital District Changes, pg 4; History of Arrowrock Dam, pg 6-7 Landscape Changes with Open Pit Mining Written by Eileen Capson be gone,” should this open pit favor of the mining and hear BOISE COUNTY -- The mine be approved. John Ro- the concerns of those opposed Idaho Conservation League is bison, with the Idaho Conser- to the mining. I have been re- concerned that the CuMo Min- vation League, stated that the searching and educating myself ing Project could raise unin- CuMo Mine would be one of on the mining process. I plan to tended issues, as has happened the largest open pit mines, continue to talk with the people with the Thompson Creek approximately five times the who belong to the Idaho con- Mining Company in Custard size of the Thompson Creek servation group as well as the County. In mining for molyb- Mine. The worth of molybde- CuMo Mine's representatives. denum, the ore can be found num also fluctuates, creating a There is a lot to know and I over 1,000 feet in depth, and “boom and bust,” for the local plan to keep an open mind and much of the “waste rock” must economy. ask a lot of questions, so that I go somewhere, so it fills up Boise County Commissioner can share what I learn with the the valleys. Problems emerged Laura Baker attended the fly- people of Boise County." with the Thompson Creek over of the mine and future Mine when they came across area proposed by the CuMo *This aerial tour was made acidic waste, and an additional company. Baker later said, possible by EcoFlights, a non- $4.4 billion was spent to con- "My primary reason for going profit committed to river con- tain this unexpected problem, was to make sure I listened to servation, water quality and to keep it from seeping into all sides of the story. I want recreational values. the environment. There is also to be able to hear what CuMo concern that the mountain “will representatives have to say in Thompson Creek Mine in Custard County. Photo by Eileen Capson Happenings Centerville's Fire Department Horseshoe Bend: 4th of July Celebration! Hot breakfast at City Hall starts at 8am (donation), 10:30am parade, 12 noon auction at HSB Park, fireworks at dusk at the high school. Annual Breakfast Fundraiser Garden Valley: July 4th - Parade at 6:00pm; 10:00 Fireworks Written by Eileen Capson Show - Sponsored by the Greater Garden Valley Chamber of Com- CENTERVILLE - Cookin' merce. Centerville's it up hot in Centerville! The cooking crew community showed their Garden Valley/Crouch: July 4th – 7th-CARNIVAL-PARADISE served up tasty support; the annual fundraiser AMUSEMENT, Weilmunster Park. We will be upgrading our FAM- vittles, enough for ILY FRIENDLY Independence WEEK celebration with the addition was a success with over 500 a large army. All of the Carnival! Fun Fair Carnival Food, Games and Rides! Carnival breakfasts served. proceeds go to the Rides start July 4th 11-10pm July 5th, 6th & 7th Carnival starts at A crew of volunteers served rural volunteer fire 5pm and goes to 10pm. Tickets: paradiseamusements.ticketspice.com up omelettes, waffles, pancakes, department. bacon, ham, eggs to order, juice Garden Valley: FUN RUN/WALK JULY 6th - 9am Weilmunster & coffee on Saturday. Park...part of the Independence Week-long Celebration! FREE, regis- A special donation of ter before July 6th at Thunderhill Fitness or by calling 462-5343! Ev- Dorothy's syrups, made from eryone welcome, pets (on leash), kids, strollers...& runners/walkers! berries picked in this region, Grill, quilts, gift certificates from was on every table, along with local and Boise Businesses, Horseshoe Bend: Friday, July 6-YD Adventures 6B raft trip. Open to all local students ages 11-18. $ 5 includes lunch. Meet at city park Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. There handcrafted items by local at 12:00 p.m. were lots of silent auction and artisans, gift baskets and SO raffle items, including a Traeger MUCH MORE! Placerville: Independence Day Celebration on July 7th! Pancake Breakfast from 8am to 11am. Children's games at 1pm. Hot dogs, cot- ton candy & snowcones at 6pm. BIG fireworks show at dusk! Idaho City, Brogan Park, Tuesday, July 10, 6:30pm, FREE Moun- tain Fever Concert and meet Jon Glick, candidate for House Seat 8A. Bring a picnic supper, enjoy the music, and talk with Jon about the issues. Have an event? Share it with the World! [email protected] Get A Better Deal On A Subscription! Your Name Would Be Here & Delivered To Your Address Every Week. Check The Back Page To Subscribe or Subscribe online at idahoworld.com A gorgeous backdrop for the breakfast. Photos by Eileen Capson Page 2 The Voice of Boise County - The Idaho World - Idaho's Oldest Newspaper Wednesday, July 4, 2018 WEST BOISE COUNTY Garden Valley's 1st Annual Festival, Hits the Trails Written by Janet Juroch ing trails in the Boise Nation- ments. Some people even were GARDEN VALLEY -- The al Forest. People came from able to get new tires from a 1st Annual Garden Valley all over the Treasure Valley vendor for their sports UTVs. Stampede UTV/ATV Festival and even Alaska to participate Raffles, Fly fishing demos and is now in the history books with the locals to try out this body bubbles entertained the with much success and smil- new event. They came back visitors. Event Planner Keith ing faces when returning from in the afternoon and relaxed in Hughes said, "This year we a 50 mile Poker Run follow- the Park to music and refresh- kept things small and had to turn away people who want- ed to come. We now see we can do this big and plan more trails next year." County Sher- iff's deputies and a US Forest Service official rode the trails as well, and made sure safe- ty was followed. It appeared there were no incidents or fires because of the event. Hughes is already excited to bring an Photos by Janet Juroch even bigger festival next year to Garden Valley. Horseshoe Bend Senior Center July Menu (Revised) The Horseshoe Bend Friday 7/13-Tuna or Egg Senior Center serves hot meals salad sandwich, coleslaw, Garden Valley on Tuesdays and Fridays at cantaloupe 12:15 (Bingo immediately Tuesday 7/17-Chef Senior & Social Center News following). The center is salad w/ turkey, ham, & egg, By Janet Juroch located at Valley Christian macaroni salad Center- 109 S. Riverside Drive. Friday 7/20-Philly cheese By now we are in the mid- nior Center. Board Member do not play pinochle, but if Recommended donation is steak w/ peppers, onions, & dle of a full holiday week of Barbara Baker and myself are someone out there does play $5.00 for seniors at least mushrooms, brussels sprouts celebrations and events go- working on that program, go- and wants to have the Cen- 60 years of age, $6.00 for Tuesday 7/24-Beef th ing on in town with the 4 ing through the paperwork and ter to use for playing time, everyone else. First time? spaghetti, salad, pears of July landing smack dab setting up the BINGO Com- please let the center know so Your meal is FREE! For Friday 7/27-Cashew in the middle of the week. mittee and volunteers. This we can make arrangements transportation or meal delivery chicken (w/ broccoli, Garden Valley Senior Hope everyone had a chance might be a program that we and put you on the calendar. information call (208) 793- cauliflower, carrots), andto enjoy Social the Center Senior NewsCenter’s start with baby steps to gather Other groups who knit, 2344. pineapple, oriental noodle 6.20.18Annual Pancake Breakfast. interest. If this takes off, we crochet, love playing Scrab- July's menu: salad WrittenIf not, then by Janetthere Jurochis always may have more evenings of ble (the ideas are endless) Friday 7/6-Chicken Tuesday 7/31-Turkey Somethingnext year! interesting BINGO through the month. please let us know so we can Alfredo, peas, peaches sandwich, mashed potatoes caughtSpeaking my attentionof food, thein aSe - Besides the committee that help you get started. If you Tuesday 7/10-Meat & w/ gravy, squash magazinenior Center that is explainedresurrecting keeps track of the details of pa- want to create a group, we veggie pizza, green beans, All meals are served with food plans and may be in perwork, we will be asking for can also help with that. Con- how people with a giving bread sticks, apple sauce coffee, iced tea, water, or milk full swing the month of Au- volunteers to be the BINGO tact the Senior Center at 462- heartgust. mayStay actually tuned right live here spotters and card checkers. 3943 and leave a message. healthierfor those and announcements. longer lives. We want BINGO to be a fun You may also stop in during IfBoard that Membersis the case, Rich then, Smith event. Because the BINGO Granny’s Closet hours on thisand communityCandis Donicht will are be still will be followed strictly by Friday or Saturday to put in aroundweeding for through a long the time. paper - lottery gaming standards, this a suggestion. 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