Orofino woman killed 8th annual Trevor OHS Homecoming vs. in vehicle accident Haag team race Kamiah is Friday - Page 12 - Page 13 - Page 14 50 cents plus tax CLEARWATER TRIBUNETwo Sections Volume 97, Number 39 Thursday, October 7, 2010 Published every Thursday at Orofino, Idaho 83544 - Clearwater County - Second Class (USPS 117-340) Section One Hiker still missing Authorities continue to look for a missing Idaho hiker in the Central Idaho wilderness. Todd Hofflander of Lucile has been missing since Sept. 27 when he and a friend were scouting mule deer bucks. They separated and Hofflander has not been seen since. Hofflander had food, water, matches, and a .45 caliber hand- gun, along with his dog, Ruby, and is an experienced woodsman. Authorities are asking residents Two sisters, Opal Snyder Walsvig (left) and Thelma Snyder McPher- to keep an eye out for Ruby, who son (right) are graduates of Pierce High School in 1929 and 1931, might be wearing an orange collar respectively. Thelma recently attended the All School Reunion and red or orange harness. “Ruby held Sept. 10-11. may have been picked up by someone believing she was aban- Todd Hofflander Two sisters celebrate doned or a stray and the location she was found could provide criti- on foot and on horseback combed A sturdy rod carrier attached to the hood of a pickup. cal information to the searchers,” the rugged country for four days, attending Pierce High School Idaho County said in a news re- with the help of dog teams, but lease. failed to turn up any sign of the Coming soon - steelhead By Alannah Allbrett birthday on Sept. 30. She was a missing man. They have not found Thelma Snyder McPherson graduate of the class of 1929. She The search has been conduct- Hofflander, Ruby or any clues as (97) of Orofino recently attended married rancher Herb Gridley, ed on the ground and in the air. to their direction of travel. the 2010 All School Reunion for and currently resides in Lewiston Numerous agencies are assist- catch and keep on The search is ongoing but has Pierce students. The banquet, sharing her home with her little ing. Clearwater County, a leader been scaled back until a clue di- held Sept. 11 in Orofino, was for dachshund, Heidi. Opal was un- in search-and-rescue opera- rects the searchers where to look any student who attended either able to attend the reunion. tions, was called in. Jim Gorges, the Clearwater River! next. Hunters in the area are Pierce Elementary or Pierce High Thelma married Beryl McPher- Idaho County undersheriff, said asked to be on the lookout for By Charlie Pottenger School through 1981. son, a logging truck driver. The Clearwater County’s search and Hofflander and/or Ruby. Anyone Almost every day the drive up or Approximately 175 people at- couple had two daughters, six rescue team did an outstanding with information is asked to call down Highway 12 between Orofi- tended. Thelma was the senior grandchildren, six great-grand- job of organizing the effort. the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office no and Lewiston provides an ex- member of the group, having grad- children, and four great, great- Helicopters have used thermal imaging, and dozens of volunteers at (208) 983-1100. ample of the beauty and rugged- uated in 1931. She was the only grandchildren. During her life- ness of the Clearwater country in graduate in her class that year, as time, Thelma devoted 25 years to which some of us are allowed to was her sister in her year. teaching – teaching in Pierce, Boi- #VVJG4GZ Clearwater County live. It is, among many things, one She said that all the classes se, Bliss, Kamiah, and Girdwood, th of the finest steelhead and salmon were held in one building at that Alaska. She now enjoys a home 1EVQDGT 100 birthday fishing rivers in the country and time. The first graders’ classrooms near her daughter Carol Brown anglers from all over flock here to were in the basement. The first along the Clearwater River. planning meeting catch trophy fish. floor housed two classrooms for The All School Reunion was Actually, in recent years the third, fourth, and fifth graders, a chance for former students to set for Oct. 21 Clearwater has had few months and another classroom for chil- meet classmates from other class- Clearwater County will be cel- th when there is no open season for dren from sixth to eighth grades. es or get reacquainted with old ebrating its 100 birthday dur- steelhead and only in May and High schoolers, and a small gym- chums. Gerry Brown, Reunion ing 2011. The first birthday party June is the season closed. Begin- A favorite fly used for fly fish- nasium, were on the second floor. Coordinator, along with the re- 4CVGF planning meeting will be held at ning July 1 the “Catch and Re- ing. Thelma happily remembers play- union committee, did a great deal 2) 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at 2200 lease” season opens and then, de- Michigan Avenue, where the DMV ing marbles by a big tree behind of work to make the event a suc- (TKFC[5CVWTFC[RO pending upon where on the river should be backed up with about is now located. the school house. cessful one and brought the story 5WPFC[/QPFC[RO10.; you desire to fish, the “Catch and 50 pound test backing because If you have a passion for Thelma’s older sister, Opal Sny- of these two sisters to the atten- 7JTJUVTPOUIF8FCXXXSFYUIFBUFSVT Keep” season opens at different these big fish will take lots of line. th Clearwater County’s history and der Walsvig, celebrated her 99 tion of the Clearwater Tribune. dates. If possible try to get a fly reel with are willing to take on assign- For the upper Clearwater, above a drag to help in playing the fish Six-day weather forecast ments, you are welcome to attend. the Memorial Bridge in Lewiston, especially during the first runs. THURSDAY-A chance of show- Bring your ideas, as events for the “Catch and Keep” is almost here. To the line one must add a good Combat Medic SPC Robert ers, with thunderstorms also pos- entire year will be planned and Opening day is October 15 and fly. sible. Mostly cloudy, with a high coordinated. near 74. Calm wind becoming fishing pressure will increase! The As the season goes on this nov- If you are able to attend, e- Perkins wounded in Afghanistan southeast around 5 mph. Chance rules are the same as last year ice will generate opinions about mail Don Gardner at dgardner@ SPC Robert Perkins, serving as anticipated complications or dis- of precipitation is 50%. with a limit of two per day with fly favorites. I am told that flies clearwatercounty.org. a combat medic, assigned to Bra- abilities. THURSDAY NIGHT-A 40 per- six in possession. If you plan to about two inches long with pur- th vo Troop, 175 Armored Calvary cent chance of showers. Mostly fish, it is a good idea to get the ple, brown or black colors are st Unit, part of the 101 Airborne He is the son of Ben and Dana cloudy, with a low around 53. Last Idaho Fish and Game pamphlet good. I will start with an Alaskan Division was wounded during Perkins. Ben is an Orofino resi- Light southeast wind. of Fishing Seasons and Rules at fly which killed salmon, grayling combat operations on Sept. 28 dent. Robert continues a family FRIDAY-A 40 percent chance week's your favorite tackle shop. and rainbow trout called an egg- in Southern Afghanistan. During tradition of service in the United of showers. Mostly cloudy, with weather While watching countless men sucking leech! For waders, years dismounted patrol operations one States Army started by his grand- a high near 66 and a low around Max. Min. Pre. and women wading the Clearwater of fishing lead me to recommend of his squad encountered a land- fathers in 1951, his father from 47. Calm wind. Sept. 29 86 50 .00 during the “Catch and Release” breathable stocking-foot designs mine or possible IED. One soldier 1981 to present and his younger SATURDAY-Mostly cloudy, with Thursday 86 50 .00 gracefully fly casting for the great with felt soled wading shoes. was killed and SPC Perkins was brother Brian who is a member of a high near 74 and a low of 51. Friday 87 52 .00 steelhead the decision was made A favorite fly in Alaska is an th wounded in his lower legs. the Idaho National Guard, 116 SUNDAY-A chance of rain. Saturday 89 52 .00 to join them in the quest for a tro- Egg-sucking Leech. It has an or- Mostly cloudy, with a high near He was transported to U.S Army Engineers, based here in Orofino. Sunday 87 52 .00 phy this year. Fly fishing isn’t new ange or pink head with eyes and medical facilities at Bagram Air- Robert can be contacted via 71 and a low around 45. Monday 76 46 .15 to me and this year I branched the body is purple and black. base in Kabul, treated and is cur- Facebook, and his parents are COLUMBUS DAY-A chance of Tuesday 65 50 .20 into larger fish when my sons Note: before using the barb needs rently recovering from his wounds. forwarding all mail to his current showers. Partly sunny, with a joined in an Alaskan salmon trip. to be pinched down. high near 61. Last Year’s Weather A full recovery is expected with no location.