WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2003 Established 1865 VOLUME 19, NUMBER 22 HOMEDALE, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS O st w o Outp y yhee h Ow New “Owyhee e e Reception planned O u tp o s t Outpost” book O W Y H E E C Sports O U N T Y H IS n of the T for retirees licatio O A pub R IC A L S O C I E Owyhee County T Y M page 3 Historical Society MAY, 2003 A Y PUBLICATION NUMBER , 2003 34 page 2 page 8 Poison Creek In remembrance ... Plane, ATV Road declared accidents ‘public hiway’ keep county The ruling is in: Poison Creek Road (also known as officers busy Sands Basin Road) is a public road, and part of the county An Owyhee County highway system. Dispatcher said only one The issue was brought citation for driving under the before the county influence was issued in commissioners at a hearing on Owyhee County by county February 3 of this year. deputies last weekend during Findings of facts and the biggest camping weekend conclusions of law were signed of the year. But county and by the commissioners May 16, city law enforcement officers having been compiled by did remain busy with ATV hearing officer Fred Kelly accidents, domestic violence Grant. calls and a report of an airplane The issue was brought that crash-landed into CJ Strike forward by Mark and Jan Reservoir. Anglin, who purchased the On Saturday afternoon a property and built a home. report was made to the sheriff’s –– to page 2 According to testimony by Anglin, they enquired into the status of the road prior to Committee purchasing the property, as did raises water the contractor, the realtor, and the title insurance company. Honored vets allotments No one – the county, the Gem With a above average Highway District, nor the BLM The American Legion Post 83 of Bruneau conducted a Memorial Day service at April, the Joint Committee – claimed the road to be public. the Bruneau Cemetery on Monday. Pictured are: John Morrison, Bill Sullivan, Jim met last week and Rather, the county planning Carothers, Guy Colyer, John Carothers, Tom Hall Jr. George Turner, Tom Hall Sr. reevaluated the irrigation and zoning commission release allotments to 2.2- required the Anglins to provide Mike Stewart, Tony Hall, Don Davis, Chet Sellman and Legion Commander Russell Turner. (photo courtesy Vickie Turner.) acre feet above the 1.8 acre access before issuing a building feet released during the permit. The Homedale Fire beginning of the season. –– to page 4 I.O.N museum displays now and then history Members of the Jordan Valley-Owyhee Heritage important donation to the showcase. Council have officially opened the Now and Then “Jordan Valley was dying,” Skinner said of the showcase in the heart of Jordan Valley with several reason for the idea. “The original mine in Owyhee displays of donated and loaned historical artifacts. County is the reason why Jordan Valley started. After Eight windows of history are showcased in the old the mine started, ranchers found out they could raise Shell station on Highway 95 and features historic cattle, sheep and horses here and they continued. travel,†confederate war†memorabilia, bronze cast Skinner said the showcases would be changed sculptures and the artwork of many I.O.N historians. about every three months to give viewers a different The showcase exhibits are scheduled to rotate look at the history of the I.O.N. and of the families throughout the year offering interesting stories and that lived and currently live in the area. pictures that highlight the areas of ranching, mining Exhibits will showcase pictures and local artifacts and Native American cultures. of, traditional buckaroo working gear, native Jordan Valley is a culturally diverse, historically American art and artifacts, western paintings and rich community that needs support in creating a place sculpture, literature and books, maps of the ION to preserve and promote the history, geology, wildlife region, history, mining, ranching, sheep herding, and beauty of the unique area of the I.O.N. geology, early day transportation and communication, The Jordan Valley-Owyhee Now and Then museum passageway. The JVOHC is seeking help and support farming and Native habitat, wildlife and recreation. is now open for viewing in Jordan Valley at the former to create facilities to showcase the areas rich history. The JVOHC was formed in January 2002 in Shell Station on Highway 95. Shadow boxes display JVOHC member Bob Skinner Sr. said last week response to inquiries about the feasibility of erecting a variety of ancient and current artifacts, artist’s that the council would soon announce another –– to page 4 designs and I.O.N. history. Page 2 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 From page 1 3 Accidents office that an ultra-light airplane was in the water near the CJ Strike dam at 3:47 p.m. A county dispatcher said that Shane Wolford, 27 of Boise, landed in the reservoir when his plane had engine trouble. Sheriff’s deputies Bruce Cameron, Jim Bish, Rich Wills and posse deputy Kenny Tindell were able to reach the plane in the sheriff’s boat and towed it back to shore. The dispatcher said Wolford was able to get out of the plane and climb on the wing. She said no one was injured in the accident. Nearly one hour later, deputies were dispatched to an ATV accident involving a head on collision with a Jeep on Silver City road near Murphy. Linda and William Tidwell from California were transported by air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. The driver of the Jeep, 23 year old Stephanie Musgrave of Meridian, was not injured in the accident. The Tidwells were listed in critical condition at the Boise hospital Tuesday morning. A walk-in report of a vehicle accident was filed with the sheriff’s office at 1:32 p.m. Saturday when an Elko man tore up Reception planned for retirees the transmission and front end of his vehicle when he went off the road. Wally McDowell, Beverly Edwards, Sharon Frost, and Ned Stokes will be honored at a retirement Fred Garcia, 76, drove off the road 33 miles from Owyhee, and farewell reception for their combined 113 years of service to the Homedale School District. Nevada between Grasmere and Riddle Saturday afternoon. A The party will be held at Homedale High School Library on June 2 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 dispatcher said Garcia was transported to a phone to call for help, p.m. Refreshments will be served. and when he arrived back at his vehicle someone had broken into his car and stole his diabetic medication and suitcase. At 2:37 p.m. Saturday afternoon another ATV versus car collision was reported. The dispatcher said a juvenile was riding an ATV in Grand View when he collided with a vehicle driven by Sharie Vance of Grand View in front of the Hillside Motor Inn. The dispatcher said no one was injured in the accident. On Friday afternoon an ATV accident was reported at 6:25 p.m. at New York Summit. Grant Danner reported that a male subject in his 30s needed medical assistance when he was Your Credit injured in the accident. He reported the victim had “chest pain, swollen hands and clammy hands.” The victim, whose name was not released, was taken by air ambulance to a Boise hospital. Crew On Friday night, Homedale Police were dispatched to a home on Kansas Avenue for a domestic violence call. Gary Reisch, 47 was arrested and transported to the county jail for domestic Mary battery after he was accused of striking his wife in the face. Great Service is about Homedale Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller said Reisch was taken panzeri more than just competitive to jail and booked on domestic battery charges. products and rates. Camping equipment thefts It’s about knowing your name, plague recreation site area understanding your needs, With warming temperatures recreationalists are flocking to and making your banking local reservoirs, ponds and streams. With campers are camping gear and the heightened threat of theft. Alan easy and convenient. Last week alone, the Owyhee County Sheriff’s office answered Bullard At Farmers & Merchants three fishing gear theft calls in less than 24 hours at the Cottonwood campground at C.J. Strike Reservoir. State Bank, our roots run deep. Two reports were made at nearly the same time by different people camped in the park. Reports show that Jay Scwenson, of We’ve served Treasure Twin Falls reported that someone had stolen fishing gear and tackle during the night of May 20. A second report was Valley for over 35 years, documented from Walter Calderwood of Bruneau who reported that someone had taken his fishing gear during the night. providing you with exceptional A spokesman from the sheriff’s office said recovering stolen fishing tackle and camping supplies is usually unsuccessful due service, competitive products, to the equipment seldom ever having any distinguishing marks. The spokesman said the best way to keep thieves from stealing Val and down-to-earth style. equipment is to lock it up. Dines Come home to Farmers & Merchants. Randy 1110 Blaine Hibberd Caldwell Tracy 454-88800 Silver Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Page 3 History buffs to gather for annual event June 7-8 History will come to live in Goat Packers, potter, Hilma will race against each other for “We would like to take this in the museum for $1 each or a small town in Owyhee Ronfeld, stagecoach, Mike the best toad.