Happy Birthday America !

Vol: 1
Issue 7
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Your Community Newspaper Working For You
Happy Birthday America !
Our Celebration
Boy Scout Breakfast at the Park.
Scout
Damian
Rodriguez was
the perfect host.
“And the rockets
red glare, the
bombs bursting
in air, gave proof
through
the
night that our
flag was still
there.”
Troop 24
Scouts
lead the
parade
with our
nation’s
colors.
Crazy Shriner Drivers--Love what they do!
She says he was born that way!
Elmore County Fair Royalty
Kids Sack Race
Photo courtesy of Dale Jeffrey
Take Me Out To The Fair!
The 2016 Elmore County Fair & Rodeo will kick off on July 17th.
The youth and open class participants have been working hard to get
their projects ready to show. In addition the Fair Board and County
Commissioners have made several improvments to the fair grounds.
The 2016 Fair & Rodeo will have many new attractions. The BIG
news is that Brown’s Amusements from Mesa, Arizona, will be attending the fair--great carnival rides again. The fairway for rides will
open on Wednesday the 20th. Pre-sale tickets are currently available
for $20 per ticket at Southside Market, Corner Market and Smith’s
Hometown Hardware in Glenns Ferry, and at D & B Supply, Albertsons, Canyon Creek Produce and Mountain Home Pro Real Estate in
Mountain Home. Additional rides and other activities will be available and facilitated by local civic organizations, which will keep 100%
of the proceeds to go back into the organization’s fund to donate
back to the community. The mechanical bull, which was a huge success last year, will be back again this year.
Many new vendors will be at the fair this year to round out the
midway area. There will be shows by Al the Balloon Guy and also
Reptile Adventures. The Elmore County’s Got Talent top three winners will perform at different times throughout the fair as well.
Wednesday is Military Appreciation Day, and Thursday is Family
Day (no alcohol). The horse shows begin on July 17th through July
19th. The market, small animal and breeding projects show July
20th through 21st. The Exhibit Building opens on July 20th.
The Junior Rodeo is scheduled for the 21st at 6:00 p.m. The main
rodeo is taking on a new look this year. It will be an Open Rodeo on
Friday and Saturday nights (Jul 22nd, 23rd) at 8:00 p.m., and is the
largest Ranch Bronc Riding event in the State. Other rodeo events
include Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, 30 Pt Women’s Steer Stopping and Local Team Roping. The top 5 riders in the
Ranch Bronc event will do a “ride-off,” the winner of which will walk
away with a Henry’s Golden Boy rifle.
Come out and support the youth of Elmore County. Watch them
show their projects and ask them questions. They will be happy to
visit and explain what they have done to complete their project(s).
Then on Saturday, come to the livestock sale and support the youth.
Fair admission will be $3, as always (does not include rodeo).
by Rena Kerfoot
Elmore County Fair July 17 - 23
Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons, July 6, 2016
Mountain Home
Reservoir to open for fish salvage
Deeona Bauman has
returned from a 19 month
mission in Brisbane Australia for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. She developed a
deep love for the people of
Australia and would return
to serve them any time.
For now, however she
will focus on college at
Brigham Young University
in Rexburg, Idaho.
She
plans to return to work for
The Buckle in Idaho Falls.
Deeona and her family
wish to thank friends and
members of the community
for their amazing support,
love and encouragement.
Unless otherwise annotated, all
photos in this publication were
taken by David Payne. Many of
the anecdotes come from the
internet and the authors are
unknown.
School Board
Meeting Change
The regular board meeting
of the Glenns Ferry School
District has been changed
from July 15th to July 21st
at 6:30 p.m. in the school
district board room.
Mountain Home Reservoir in Elmore County is expected to be dry by late July, Idaho Fish & Game announced today, so they’re opening it up to public fish
salvage starting Saturday, July 2. That means no bag,
possession or size limits. And with the exception of firearms, explosives, chemicals and electricity, anglers who
have a valid Idaho fishing license can take fish by any
method, including nets.
Idaho Fish & Game stocked the reservoir with about
6,000 catchable-size trout this spring. Now, low runoff
and high demand for water are draining the reservoir.
“We'd like to encourage licensed anglers to take advantage of the salvage opportunity rather than see
these fish go to waste,” said Jeff Dillon, state fisheries
manager.
by Betsy Russell
Calling All Cowboys
Be Part of History
Three Island Crossing Resurrected After Six Years
Outriders Needed
Riders Welcome
Individuals Must Participate in Practices
To Cross on Saturday, August 13th at 12:00 Noon
Practices Held on July 31 and August 7
Interested Parties Should Call Dale Jeffrey
208-869-1002
Reprinted from
The Spokesman-Review
County-wide Burn Ban
Hot dry weather has
prompted
the
Elmore
County Commissioners to
impose a county-wide,
open fire ban effective July 1st. This measure is
designed to protect wildlife and other precious
county resources.
No open fires will be
allowed on private land
within the unincorporated
areas of the county and
outside fire protection districts. The following are
prohibited:
 Any outdoor fires including campfires and
warming fires
 All explosives
 Firing of model rockets
 Discharge of tracer
bullets
 Exploding targets
 Welding or operating
an acetylene or other
torch with open flame
(except in an area
cleared of all flammable materials and with
adequate firefighting
equipment immediate-
ly available
 Burning of trash or
debris
The ban does not apply
to:
 Commercial fireworks
within city limits
 Wood burning stoves
and fireplaces located
within an enclosed
building
 Roadside emergency
flares used for vehicle
safety
 Barbecue grills located on personal residences, when used in
a safe and prudent
manner
 Prescribed burning of
fence rows, irrigation
ditches, fields and
farmland, when done
in a safe and prudent
manner with adequate
firefighting equipment
immediately available
 Burning in farm burn
barrels
Federal and state owned
lands
within
Elmore
County are not included
in this burn ban.
City Council--Budget, Streets & Jobs
Mayor Connie Wills was absent from Tuesday’s City Council Meeting due to illness.
Council President, Larry Stevenson conducted the meeting in her stead. Agenda
items included a presentation by Cleo Spencer, one of the primaries in the potato
fresh pack business going into the old Idahoan facility on Cleveland Ave. and budget
planning.
Spencer, who is working with Don McFarland, said the fresh pack operation will
occupy slightly less than one fourth of the building and is expected to start up no
later than November. Initially, they anticipate employing 8 people per shift, and will
be packing only organic specialty potatoes. They are currently in negotiations with
processors to occupy the remainder of the facility and process the “off grade” potatoes. They would potentially employ up to 60 additional people. Spencer spoke positively about employment opportunities, wages and benefits. Plans are being made to
locate an additional four fire hydrants near the facility to satisfy fire suppression requirements.
The budget discussions focused primarily on the library and the capital improvement fund. Librarian Jennifer Trail recapped all that is going on with the library,
from summer reading programs to building improvements, to grants. She went on to
explain a program to receive training in organizing an adult book club--(get your
mind out of the gutter, it is a book club for adults). The library was recently given a
number of picture books written in both English and Spanish to be used in conjunction with the story time for Spanish speaking children.
There was no update on the King Hill irrigation water issue.
The next city council meeting, on July 12th, will focus on the airport and public
works budgets.
During city council comments portion of the meeting, Councilman Janousek said
he would like signage for the town to be placed on the agenda. Councilwoman Case
asked about plans for repairing potholes in city streets. Councilman Thompson
asked if junk cars were included in the ordinance violation letters sent to area residents. Economic Development Professional Bonnie Layton addressed the work that is
being done to improve conditions at this year’s Mountain Home Country Music Festival, including more access points, dust abatement, more shade tents and misters.
There will be a carnival at this year’s Elmore County Fair. Ralph Jones, the city representative to the Southwest Idaho RC&D spoke of grant opportunities that are available that the city might wish to investigate and apply for. RC&D can also assist in
the application process for these grants. One such grant is for handicap access at
boat ramp facilities. Fire Chief, Derek Janousek assured all that everything is on
track for the 4th of July fireworks display.
by David Payne in collaboration with the AP, that’s Annette Payne
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Services Directory
Assisted Living and In-home Care
Poplar Grove Assisted Living and In-home Care 366-2631
Agriculture
Permaculture Designer, 599-4919, wilderejones@gmail.com,Wilder
Bee Swarm Removal
Chris or Nate, 577-0853, 599-1160
Electrician
Frank’s Electric, 366-2627/599-4232, King Hill, Frank
Handyman
J & L Services, 208-366-3356, 1-360-921-0391.Jerry
Hardware
Smith’s Hometown Hardware, 366-2227, Scott
or
Lynda
Housekeeping
J & L Services, 208-366-3556, 1-360-921-0391,Linnette
Lawn Care
Sheila & Mary Ellen, 591-0280, Sheila
J & L Services, 208-366-3556, 1-360-921-0391, Jerry
Lawn Mower Repair
Ed’s Expert Repair, 590-5154, Ed
Lawn Sprinklers
Franks Sprinklers, 919-3102, Frank
Lodging
River Roads B&B, 208-590-3354, riveroads@msn.com, June
Transportation
J & L Services, 208-366-3356,1-360-921-0391, Linnette
General Manager & Editor……..David Payne, 350-1946
Advertising & Sales ……………Lori Pratt, 208-420-8777
Office Phone: 366-4395
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Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons, July 6, 2016
Three Island Crossing
History Part III
The Wagon Master
The most important position in a wagon train is the
Wagon Master. He is responsible for the safety of the
entire population of the group. Safe river crossings
were probably the most critical part of any wagon
train’s travel. Bud Allen was Wagon Master from 19881993; Marv Wootan from 1994-2002; Dale Jeffrey 2003
-2004; Marv Wootan 2005 and Roy Allen 2006 – 2007,
J.T. McCallum 2008 to present.
Critical to any safe river crossing is the depth of the
river. From the very first crossing, Idaho Power has
been a partner with the Three Island Crossing Committee in controlling the levels of the river to ensure the
most safe crossing possible.
The 1989 crossing was dedicated to the memory of
Hank Severeid, a former editor of the Glenns Ferry Pilot
and correspondent at the South Idaho Press. Despite
being paralyzed from the waist down, in 1987 and
again in 1988 he crossed on a horse led by Roy Allen.
It was an ordeal for Hank to ride the one and a half
miles down to the river. He had no grip in his legs and
could only sit and try to maintain his balance by holding the saddle horn with both hands.
Over 9000 people attended the 1990 Crossing, recognizing the State of Idaho’s Centennial Celebration. A
rededication of the Oregon Trail Monument was made
in the Park on Saturday morning with dignitaries such
as Governor Cecil Andrus attending. Dorothy Nichols
and Joan Shrum led the community choir and MHAFB
provided an honor guard. The Glenns Ferry Masons
served breakfast to over 750 people. During the Crossing the crowd was treated to a mock battle between a
“Calvary Unit” led by John Frank and Kip Drewrey and
a band of “renegade Indians” led by Jack Anderson.
Following the Crossing a barbeque meal organized by
Liz Gluch from the Glenns Ferry Chamber and Dale
Klitz from the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce
was served to over 3500 people.
by Dale Smith
Event Notices
If you have a special event happening in your life/world,
please contact June Peterson. June will consolidate all birthday, anniversary, death, fund raiser and other special event
information for input into the newspaper. We want the
newspaper to be as informative as possible and thank June
for helping to gather this information for the paper. If you
would like your brief information printed in the paper, please
contact June at 366-2974 or email at: riveroads@msn.com.
A Man Once Said
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the
government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
A government big enough to give you everything you want is big
enough to take everything you have.
Thomas Jefferson
Hours of Operation
City Hall
Three Islands Pantry
Mon—Thurs 7:30—5:30
Fri - Sun Closed
Mon, Tue, Thurs 2nd week of
Month 9:00—11:00
Emergency Call—366-2051
Library
Mon—Thurs 12:00—5:00
Wed 12:00—4:00
Museum
Sat-Sun 12:00--5:00
Interpretive Center
Mon—Sun 9:00—4:00
Dump
Tue, Thurs—Sun 9:00-5:00
County Office (DMV)
Mon—Fri 8:30—4:30
Lunch 1:00—2:00
Health Center
Mon—Fri 8:00—5:30
After Hrs call 366-7416
MiniMart
Mon—Wed 5:00 am—11:00 pm
Thurs—Fri 5:00 am—12:00 am
Sat 6:00-12:00 Sun 6:00-11:00
Smith’s Hometown Harware
Mon—Sat 8:00—6:00
Corner Market
Mon—Sun 7:00 am—9:00 pm
Post Office
Southside Market
Mon—Fri 8:00—4:30
Lunch 1:00—2:00
Mon—Sun 7:30 am—10:00 pm
Penner & Fink
Laundromat
Mon—Fri 9:00—5:00
Mon--Sun 7:00 am--10:00 pm
Senior Center
Mon, Tue, Thurs 8:00—2:00
Visitor’s Center
Thurs—Sat 10:00—4:30
Sun—Wed Closed
Sweet Land of Liberty--How WE Celebrate
Although local temperatures have been above the 100 degree mark this year, and at
one time were forecast to reach 109 degrees on the 4th of July, God smiled on us instead and gave us a much milder 94 degree day. But, to no one’s surprise, there was
some wind.
The Glenns Ferry celebration began at 7:00 when local Boy Scout Troop 24 again
cooked their holiday breakfast fare. Attendance at the breakfast was on par with previous years. This event is the troop’s only fundraiser each year and provides funds for
scout activities and awards.
The breakfast was followed by the annual parade. Entrants included patriotic floats,
classic cars, tractors, jails (okay, there was only one), motorcycles, Shriner’s minicars, fire & rescue vehicles, Elmore County Rodeo Royalty, and the Glenns Ferry Citizen of the Year. And for the first time in recent memory, there was a sizeable contingent from the Glenns Ferry Library promoting the Ready, Set, Read program. Librarian Jenn Trail distributed books along the entire parade route--to counterbalance the
shower of sweets emanating from parade participants. Terry Parish again entertained
the crowd as he announced the particulars of the parade. The parade began at the
fairgrounds and proceeded along 1st Avenue, then south on Bannock to the end point
at City Park.
RELROC, a local band, entertained the crowd at City Park while they ate lunch and
got ready for the kid’s games.
At 1:30 the kids were again treated to games at the park. These included the golfball
carry, sack races and three-man team races. Everyone was rewarded for their participation with a shiny quarter, and winners of each game received a dollar. If anyone
doubts the adequacy of a middle school principal’s paycheck, they would have only
had to watch Rob Spriggs peel off bills from the stack he carried in his hand. In similar fashion, Vicki Smith needed a wagon to carry the rolls of quarters she was handing
out. Thanks go to Dale and Vicki Smith, Robb and Christine Spriggs, Terry and Penny
Parish and all the other helpers who made the games so fun and successful--lots of
winners.
Other activities included the Big Ray 3-on-3 basketball tournament and the co-ed
softball tournament.
The fireworks display culminated the day’s activities. The fire department dazzled
the crowds with a show that would thrill the most ardent pyrotechnic enthusiast.
Do we know how to celebrate the birthday of our nation or what?
by David Payne
Unsung Heroes
Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in Viet Nam , other
than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8 x 10 black and
white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.
A few years ago, Ann Margret was doing a book signing at a local bookstore. Richard
wanted to see if he could get her to sign the treasured photo so he arrived at the
bookstore at 12 o'clock for the 7:30 signing.
When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the bookstore, circled
the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking garage. Before her appearance,
bookstore employees announced that she would sign only her book and no memorabilia would be permitted.
Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her know how
much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home.. Ann Margret came out
looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon Richard's turn.
He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo. When he did,
there were many shouts from the employees that she would not sign it. Richard said,
"I understand. I just wanted her to see it."
She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she said, "This is
one of my gentlemen from Viet Nam and I most certainly will sign his photo. I know
what these men did for their country and I always have time for 'my gentlemen.''
With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on him. She
then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she met over the years,
how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated them. There weren't too
many dry eyes among those close enough to hear. She then posed for pictures and
acted as if he were the only one there.
Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to talk about it,
my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. ''That's the first time anyone ever
thanked me for my time in the Army,'' he said.
That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter and, for the
first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll never forget Ann Margret for her
graciousness and how much that small act of kindness meant to my husband.
I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come across who served
in our Armed Forces. Freedom does not come cheap and I am grateful for all those
who have served their country.
If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will help others to
become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the contribution our service people make.
Anonymous
Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly
repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and
creates a country where everyone lives in fear.
Harry S. Truman
The machine has got to be accepted, but it is probably better to accept it rather as one accepts a drug -- that
is, grudgingly and suspiciously. Like a drug, the machine is useful, dangerous, and habit-forming. The oftener
one surrenders to it the tighter its grip becomes.
George Orwell, novelist (1903-1950)
"The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe
the public with the public's money."
Alexis de Tocqueville
“The people of the United States are the rightful masters of both Congress and Courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.”
Abraham Lincoln
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Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons, July 6, 2016
Poplar Grove Assisted Living
& In-Home Services
356 E. Cleveland Avenue
Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623
Caring for your loved one who is disabled or homebound
can be stressful. Our in-home program was designed to
help assist clients in their homes. It is our mission to
provide personal care services exclusively to individuals
who need support in order to continue to live
independently. Our program offers a variety of services.
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Assistance with bathing/personal needs
Companionship and Activities
Errands and transportation
Laundry and Housekeeping
Meal preparation
Medication Reminders
Licensed Nurse Services
Assistance in All Aspects of Daily Living
We are Medicaid approved and we serve the residents of
Elmore County.
For more information call us at 366-2631
Nancy Moore, Administrator
"Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority... the Constitution was made to guard against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean
to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters."
Noah Webster
Mountain Home Country Music Festival
Christy Accord, Jasmin Popoca, Jacqueline Duenas,
Malerie Irving, and Marisol Myers recently reoiled
the wagon wheel benches in town. Thanks!
Traci Morrison & Friends
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC (FREE)
7pm on Friday, July 15th @ Crossings
Winery. Singer songwriter performs
original songs, Americana and classic country ballads accompanied by
some of Idaho's finest musicians.
Best known for her songs about historical Idaho women, Tracy is currently working on her third studio album. For more information visit
www.tracymorrison.org
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The other night I was turning from 1st Ave onto
Commercial when I saw a face I didn’t recognize,
driving this vehicle. I just wanted to welcome him to
Glenns Ferry.
Photo by David Payne
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Do You Know . . .
Do you know how fortunate we are to host the Elmore County Fair in our little town? When I was
growing up, the County Fair was the highlight of the summer. It was a time to meet and greet old
friends, admire the abilities of our neighbors, and just generally have a good time.
Unfortunately, our fair is losing ground. It is sad to see in shrink a bit each year. However, it doesn’t
have to be that way! We are a community of gifted and talented people! Let’s get off our duffs and
participate! Be creative and share it with the rest of us!
I know there are people who raise gardens and crops, those who preserve fruits and vegetables, and
others with wonderful flower gardens. Many of you are gifted photographers, seamstresses and quilters, carpenters, and wood workers. Some of you knit or crochet, some carve or weld, some are watercolor or oil paint artists. Some of you do things I have never seen before! And I love it!
I challenge you to get out your stuff and bring it to the fair. Ribbons and prizes aren’t important . .
.what matters is sharing your creative bent with the community and making the Elmore County Fair
the best it can be. Pick up a Fair book at any local business and see where your project fits and then
get it there!
Come on now . . . start rootin’ around. Dig out the old (antiques) and the new (fruit and veggies) and
let’s see if we can fill the tables and shelves with all sorts of interesting things.
Please don’t forget to check out the animals. The young people of our area have worked hard for a
year to grow and show their livestock. Personally, one of my favorite things is checking out the
critters. The kids do a great job showing their animals. It is worth the time to watch them. Or you
might want to purchase one of these show stoppers; it’s good for you and great for our 4-H, FFA, and
Optimist youths.
Enjoy the rodeo! There is nothing like a small town rodeo for great entertainment. You get a little of
everything; ropin’, ridin’ and clownin’ around!
And don’t forget the FAIR food. No cooking that night . . . eat out with your friends and family.
Many people work their fingers to the nubin to bring this event together. Let’s show them our appreciation. We don’t want to lose one of our greatest assets because we aren’t supporting it. So
“Buckle Up, Saddle Up, and Giddy Up” your way to the Elmore County Fair July 17th through 23rd at the
fairgrounds in Glenns Ferry.
See you there!
by June Peterson
In the Garden
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Water trees deeply. Fewer, deeper watering sessions
are better for root development than frequent, light
watering.
Prune wisteria.
Disbud, or remove side buds on dahlias to promote
bigger, central flowers.
Prune vines if they're sprawling.
Divide iris.
Get weeds out of your garden now before they go to
seed and make more weeds.
VEGETABLES: If you do like to start seeds indoors,
start kale, collards, broccoli and cabbage to transfer to
the garden in September.
From The Idaho Statesman
Organizers Address Country Music Festival Concerns
To help alleviate concerns over issues that attendees saw at last year’s Mountain Home Country Music Festival, organizers issued a press release to
explain the issues identified and what they are doing to remedy the problems. They want everyone to enjoy the entire experien ce problem free.
Safety & Security 2016
Safety at the Mountain Home
Country Music Festival for 2016
is being enhanced with the retention of MAV Security Services,
one of Boise’s most reputable
security and event services firms
established in 2009. Their firm
provides security for Boise State
Athletics and for multiple festivals and concert venues. MAV
has a core group of 350 security
officers with advanced training
that will ensure adequate staffing
for public safety at the Mountain
Home Country Music Festival. Additionally, the Festival
itself has worked with Elmore
County Sheriff, Homeland Security officials and security staff to
develop an emergency response
plan that addresses public safety
and emergency response in a
structured orderly manner. This
includes stage and venue safety
standards for extreme weather,
with our stage being engineered
to assure that extreme weather
risks are minimized.
Payments: Security 2015
In 2015, ICC hired a contractor
for security services for the 2015
MHCMF. In addition to its regular employees, the contractor
hired additional staff through
various means such as Facebook,
Craigslist, and other contacts.
ICC and contractor had a dispute
regarding the terms of their
agreement. While ICC and the
security company had a dispute,
ICC was aware that these individuals had not been compensated for their services from the
security company. The priority
for ICC was to ensure that these
individuals were compensated
and ICC agreed to provide
paychecks to the individuals
who had filed claims with Idaho
Department of Labor as well as
individuals that had provided
verifiable timesheets but had not
filed a claim with IDOL. ICC
paid these individuals on behalf
of the security company.
This year, ICC has procured
another security company, which
routinely handles Boise State
University events. This security
company will work with ICC
this year. ICC is excited and is
optimistic this will be a smooth
and long-term relationship
Water
Water supply for this year’s
Mountain Home Country Music
Festival will be supplied by three
existing wells on the Sawtooth
Grazing Property, which is the
festival site. The wells will be
tested to assure that the water is
potable and safe for our attendees. The festival has applied
for and rented additional water
to meet the festival needs from
the State Water Bank to assure
that the water usage at the festival is within State standards.
Paramedics
The same medical tent and
staffing will be used again in
2016. Dr. Tim Brininger headed up the medical team last year
and will be doing the same this
year. He put together an amazing team of Dr’s, nurses and
EMT’s to main the tent and take
emergency calls. Life Flight
Helicopter will again be on site
with a full medical crew.
Porta Potties
The festival maintains a Sanitary
services plan that assures there
are adequate portable sanitation
units both in the venue and for
5
campers. It is anticipated that
there will be over 280 units, plus
handwashing stations, executive
washrooms and gray water tanks
as necessary on site. A Company, sanitary services provider
will also be hauling potable water for campers RVs, providing
pumping of RVs and will service
all units as necessary to assure
public safety. A Company has
increased their trucks to insure
clean and useable Porta Potties.
There will also be 4 mobile
shower trailers on site.
Camping spaces missing
We had first year kinks that put
us behind on getting the camping
areas properly marked. We were
also unaware of the limitation
that the grounds would have on
our camping area due to the natural terrain.
In 2016 we are aware of the
amount of time it will take to
properly mark the field and prepare it for campers. We have
already taken into account the
natural terrain limitation in our
camping areas.
Adjustments
have been made to not assign
camping in those areas. We
have worked directly with a
team to get our campers to their
camping spaces as quickly and
efficiently as possible. We will
be adding a secondary access
point and will be taking Campers
off of High Prairie Rd. to get
them off the highway as quickly
and safely as possible.
Dust
Dust, which is an issue at any
outdoor event, is being given a
high priority this year. Land
View Inc. an Idaho company
which provides chemical dust
abatement treatment will be
treating the roads into and
around the venue to mitigate
dust. The chemical used is environmentally safe for both plant
life and livestock. The festival
in partnership with the property
owner will also be installing
granite sand on the venue area,
travel lane around the venue and
main road into the venue. This
particular natural product gives
off little or no dust. With these
two steps, our festival attendees
should have a greatly enhanced
experience in 2016.
Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons, July 6, 2016
Glenns Ferry Goathead Round-Up
$100.00 Grand Prize*
Goathead plants
and seeds-no other
weeds or debris accepted.
Weigh-in Saturdays
9:00 am -12:00 pm
Murder at Glenns Rest
Some think that nothing ever happens in our small
town. That is just not true! Just a few days ago, while
walking past The Stop, I witnessed a murder. A murder, when referring to crows means several, and I saw
seven crows flying over the cemetery. That was a murder of crows flying together!
Groups of different animals are given different names.
Some more interesting group names are: a parade of
elephants, a tower of giraffes, a cackle of hyenas, a leap
of leopards, a prickle of porcupines, a pod of whales, a
wake of buzzards. Groups of fish: a shiver of sharks, a
hover of trout, an army of herring.
Names for other groups of animals are an army of
caterpillars, an intrusion of cockroaches, a business of
flies, a cloud of grasshoppers, a cauldron of bats.
These group names are rarely used, even by scientists,
but they nonetheless represent our collective creativity
for language, and our deep-rooted affinity for nature.
by Annette Payne
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Contest runs
July 1 through
August 31, 2016
Snow blower for sale...Only used on snowy days.
*Minimum 100 lbs. to win
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2 wire mesh butchering gloves: One 5-finger, one 3-finger, pair
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Cows, calves never bred...Also 1 gay bull for sale.
The Untold Heroes of the Declaration of Independence
It has been 240 years
since our Founding Fathers
declared independence from
England. High School History books like to portray
these men as exceptional.
In many cases, they were.
Benjamin Franklin was one
of the smartest men of his
time. You would have been
hard-pressed to find a more
eloquent writer than Thomas Jefferson.
Don’t get me wrong: the
more notable founders were
truly intellectual behemoths. But the Second Continental Congress was predominantly a gathering of
relatively average people.
The Continental Congress
had tradesmen, businessmen, doctors, a formerindentured servant, musicians, and yes, some politicians.
As we celebrate today the
240th Anniversary of our
country’s Declaration of Independence, I want to focus
not on the icons we all
know, but on the average
people not featured in history textbooks, who put everything on the line to have a
chance at freedom.
Cesar Rodney
The history-buffs will
know who Cesar Rodney
was, but most people are
probably reading this and
saying “who’s that?”
Ask anyone who the most
important person to ride his
horse during the revolutionary period and the answer
will always be Paul Revere.
As you'll see, Cesar Rodney's ride, while it might not
have poems written about
it, was equally as important.
Cesar Rodney was a representative to the Continental Congress from Delaware.
However, he left the Con-
gress early to tend to matters at home, thinking that
his vote wouldn’t be needed.
There turned out to be
deadlock in the Delaware
del ega ti on.
D ela wa re’s
Thomas McKean had voted
for his colony to declare independence but the other
member of the delegation,
George Read, voted to remain a part of England.
Knowing a Declaration of
Independence would be impossible without the support of all 13 colonies, Cesar Rodney dropped everything he was doing and
hopped on his horse.
He rode 70 miles from
Delaware to Philadelphia
through a blistering thunderstorm. He arrived in
Philadelphia still soggy from
the rain just in time for the
vote on July 2nd. It was remarked that he had so little
time to spare, he voted in
his boots and spurs for fear
of missing the vote while
changing.
Cesar Rodney is an excellent example of a relatively
ordinary person doing
something extraordinary for
his country. He rode a horse
through a thunderstorm –
which is definitely not advisable – and risked exposure to the elements in the
hope that his country could
know freedom.
He went above and beyond, and he does not get
nearly enough recognition
for it.
Francis Hopkinson
If you ask the average
American to tell you who
designed the American Flag,
most people would answer
Betsy Ross. And they would
be wrong.
Francis Hopkinson was a
writer, musical composer,
delegate to the 2nd Conti-
nental Congress for the New
Jersey Colony. But he was
also the designer of the first
American Flag. Unlike the
flag that Betsy Ross made –
which had the stars for the
colonies in a circle – Francis
Hopkinson’s flag had the
stars offset, similar to the
way our current US flag is
designed.
When it came time to ask
for payment for his services,
Hopkinson drafted a halfhearted, comical letter to
Congress and asked that he
be compensated with a
“quarter cask of wine.”
What began as a humorous request to be paid in
alcohol devolved into a legitimate fight over an invoice.
After multiple requests, denials, and appeals, the government ultimately declined
paying Hopkinson since he
was already paid as a member of Congress when he
designed the flag.
This proves that even
back then, the government
would use every bureaucratic loophole to get out of
paying someone…
George Taylor
Born in Ireland, George
Taylor came to the United
States when he was 20years old. Because he didn’t
have enough money for the
journey, he became an indentured servant to an ironworker when he arrived in
the colonies.
He started in this country
with nothing. He worked his
way up in the trades and
ultimately, after being freed
from indentured servitude,
became an ironmaster himself.
After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, George
Taylor secured a contract to
supply cannon balls to the
Continental Army. He deliv6
ered 258 cannon balls to
the Continental Army on
August 25, 1775.
When the Loyalists in the
Pennsylvania delegation resigned, George Taylor was
brought on as a replacement delegate to the Continental Congress. His first
action in Congress was
signing the Declaration of
Independence. He was one
of just eight signers of foreign birth, the only former
indentured servant to sign,
and the only one to hold the
position of ironmaster. He
isn’t studied in our history
textbooks, but his story of
rags-to-riches, indentured
servant-to-Declaration of
Independence signer is one
that can only happen in
America.
---------------------------------Today’s school textbooks
focus on just 5 of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. But there are
still almost fifty others deserving of praise and study.
Everyone knows that the
signers put it all on the line
to declare independence,
but few have ever heard
Thomas Heyward Jr’s name,
let alone the fact that he
was captured by the British
and held in captivity. We all
know the stories of Declaration signers having to flee
for their lives, but the textbooks rarely tell the story of
Lyman Hall and how he had
to flee with his family after
the British burned his
house to the ground.
This year, the focus will
inevitably be on the well
know Founding Fathers like
Franklin, Washington, Jefferson, and Adams. These
men were truly exceptional
individuals.
But please remember the
lesser-known signers of the
Declaration; The ones that
the history books have decided to gloss-over in favor
of brevity.
We would not have a
country without intellectuals like Jefferson and
Franklin. But we also
wouldn’t have a country
without people like Rodney,
Hopkinson, and Taylor.
And that is what made
America great.
Reprinted from
The Conservative Daily
Some Thoughts
Those who won our independence believe liberty to be the
secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.
~Anonymous
Freedom has its life in the
hearts, the actions, the spirit
of men and so it must be daily
earned and refreshed – else
like a flower cut from its lifegiving roots, it will wither and
die. ~Dwight D. Eisenhower
In the truest sense, freedom
cannot be bestowed; it must be
achieved.
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Liberty is the breath of life to
nations.
~George Bernard Shaw
Where liberty dwells, there is
my country.
~Benjamin Franklin
Freedom is never free.
~Author Unknown
Those who expect to reap the
blessings of freedom, must,
like men, undergo the fatigue
of supporting it.
~Thomas Paine
"Liberty has never come from
the government. Liberty has
always come from the subjects
of it. The history of liberty is a
history
of
resistance."
~Woodrow Wilson
Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons, July 6, 2016
Local Churches
Recipes Worth Trying
Summer Slush
2 cans frozen orange juice
1 large can pineapple juice
1 can frozen lemon juice
5 large bananas (mashed)
6 cups sugar or 4 cups honey 6 cups water
Mix well, pour in bread pans and freeze slightly. Add 3 large
bottles of Ginger Ale or 7-Up. Best to mix in 5 quart stock
pot.
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Aunt Colleen’s Bean Dish
3 cans (15 oz) kidney beans
3 cans (15 oz) butter beans
3 cans (15 oz) pork & beans
3 small green peppers (diced)
8 Tbsp vinager
1 1/2 cup catsup
3 cans (15 oz) lima beans
3 cans (15 oz) pinto beans
3 small purple onions (diced)
2 pounds Jimmy Dean sausage
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
7 tsp dry mustard
Cook sausage. In large roaster pan combine all ingredients.
Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot. Serve
Hot!
by Lori Pratt
PILOT ATHLETICS
Open Weight Room
Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri
5:00 - 7:30 P.M.
It’s All About The Gainz!
Contact Phil Acord @ 598-0886
For more information!
Lady of Limerick Catholic Church
English: Sundays 10 a.m.
Spanish: Sundays Noon
21 W. Arthur, (208) 366-7721
www.thecatholicdirectory.com
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Sundays 10 a.m.
874 Old Highway 30, (208) 366-2496
www.lds.org
Community Presbyterian Church
Sundays 9:30 a.m.
5391 E. Main King Hill
First United Methodist Church
Sundays 11 a.m.
205 Ada St.,
www.umoi.org/churches/detail/57
Desert Outreach Church
Sundays 11 a.m.
246 W. 1st Ave., (208) 598-2552
www.desertoasisoutreach.com
Hammett Community Church
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship:11 a.m.
9223 W. Church St., Hammett, ID
(208) 366-2123
First Baptist Church
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Services: 11 a.m., Evening 7 p.m.
417 S. Oneida, (208) 366-2323,
www.glennsferryfbc.org
Iglesia Templo Sinai
Bible Study: Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Monday Prayer: 7 p.m.
Sunday Worship: Noon
349 E. 1st Ave., (208) 366-7105
Grace Episcopal Church
Sundays 10 a.m.
102 E. Cleveland, (208) 587-3510
www.episcopalchurch.org/parish/
grace-episcopal-churchglenns-ferry-id
Disc Golf
Library Happenings
Three Island Crossing State
Park is having their 2nd Annual
Disc Golf Tournament July 16,
2016. It will be held at the
state park in Glenns Ferry, Idaho.
Two rounds will be
played. Come and join the fun.
Sign up the day of at @ 8:00
a.m. with Tee time @ 9:30 a.m.
The divisions and entry fees
are :
Advanced/Open: $30.00
Intermediate: $25.00
Novice: $20.00
Women: $25.00
Junior: $ 16.00
$5 Motor vehicle entry fee or
Passport Sticker applies.
The library would like say a big thank you to the Library Board
and the Community for the generous donations of money and time
towards reaching our goal for the Pilcrow Grant. Through every
ones efforts we have successfully raised $400, which will be
matched with $800 all going towards purchasing around 75 books
for our juvenile area. Be sure to stop in and see first hand the product of your donations. Books will be on display and ready to be
checked out by mid September.
We are gearing up for our community STEM event hosted at Three
Island Sate Park Saturdays in July from 10-12 beginning July 9.
This community partnership event between the school, the State Park
and the library is truly a community effort and will offer fun for all
ages. Funding for this event has been made possible by a grant received by the library from the Idaho STEM Action Center. Take part
in hands on building to create water filters, cabins, rock movers and
solar heaters! $5 Motor Vehicle Entry applies for Park per vehicle.
Summer reading in the park is winding down, yet we encouraged
everyone to KEEP READING!!! Reading logs will continue to be
available throughout the summer at the library. Thank you to all
volunteers, the school, and Mrs. Parish for making this years program a success.
by Jenn Trail
Mountain Home Country Music Festival Returns July 29-31 Second-year festival continues strong support of local organizations
BOISE, IDAHO (June 23, 2016) — The Mountain Home Country Music Festival returns to Elmore County July 29-31 for three days of live
music. The second-year festival will be held at the same location as
last year — thirty miles outside of Mountain Home off Highway 20
and near the intersection of Pine-Featherville Road — and will feature
headliners Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Brantley Gilbert, along
with other 17 other recording artists new to the festival.
A proud supporter of the festival venue’s nearby communities, the
festival is thrilled with the opportunity to continue its partnership
with local organizations. “The Mountain Home Country Music Festival donated more than $14,000 to our high school athletic programs
and extracurricular clubs,” said Mountain Home High School Principal, Mark Cotton. “Our community always does a fantastic job supporting the high school, but the festival’s donation is critical to ensuring our programs continue to be successful.”
“Our second year in Mountain Home goes beyond bringing country
music to the local community. We have the opportunity to work with
and support several local organizations that make this event so much
more meaningful,” said Idaho Country Concerts President, Anne
Hankins. “Creating an event that positively impacts our host community is the most rewarding part of our job as festival organizers.”
Last year, the festival donated more than $97,000 to local groups
and organizations: • Mountain Home Air Force Base Non-Profit:
$39,900 • Mountain Home High School: $14,660 • Elmore County 4H Club: $10,000 • Elmore County Search and Rescue/Mountain
Home ATV Club: $10,000 • Gooding High School Booster Club:
$9,250 • Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department: $9,000 • Glenns Ferry
High School: $1,990 • Fairfield/Camas High School: $1,580 • Extreme Pulse: $1,380
The festival’s first year wasn’t without its share of obstacles, receiving criticism over the amount of dust at the venue and camping access logistics. “Last year’s festival experience did not meet our standards, which is why we are working closely with county and state officials across all fronts — including dust mitigation and adding convenient camping access — to ensure an enhanced experience for all,”
said Hankins.
For tickets and other festival information, please visit
www.MountainHomeFestival.com.
Poplar Grove Assisted Living
356 E. Cleveland Avenue
Glenns Ferry
At Poplar Grove we pride ourselves in
offering an atmosphere where our
Residents feel at home.
Some of the services we offer:
Day Care - Respite Care
24 hour a day personalized care
Private and Semi-private rooms
Furnished or unfurnished
Meals professionally developed and approved by a nutritionist
Individual and group activities
Salon on site
We focus on providing a home-like environment which
best meets the individual needs of each resident when
they are no longer able to live at home.
We accept Medicaid, private pay & insurances
We offer the care and attention your loved one dserves.
For more information or to schedule a tour of our beautiful facility, please call Nancy Moore/Administrator at
About Mountain Home Country Music Festival Mountain Home
Country Music Festival — a member of the Willamette Country Music
Concert family — is an annual three-day music festival featuring
more than 20 country music artists. For more information, visit
www.MountainHomeFestival.com.
208-366-2631
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Glenns Ferry Times & Seasons, July 6, 2016
RESIDENTIAL
SOLD
Beautiful large home on river in Hammett. Garage, Shop, Boat docks.
Unique place, 2 bd,1 1/2 bath home carport, shop, yard & trees 1.49 acres…$200,000
2 Story Schoolhouse on 2 acres—Hammett………..…….....…...…………...$99,000
3 bd,1 ba charming home. Wood floors, wrap porch. Zoned commercial…….$78,000
Nice 3 bd, 1 bath remodeled home, new roof. 2 acres. Close to school….….$100,000
LOTS / COMMERCIAL
Historic Opera Theater/Community Cntr, Annex Restaurant/Commercial Kit$300,000
Large Brick bldg.Good Location center of town. New roof. Remodeled store$150,000
Attractive Fudge Factory Bldg & Business for sale. Great kitchen, new roof...$118,000
3 bd,1 ba charming home. Wood floors, wrap porch. Zoned commercial……..$78,000
5 lots on corner of W. Garfield & Boise in Glenns Ferry……....……...…….....$20,000
4 lots. Zoned commercial in center of town…………………..……….……..$14,500
FARMS / ACREAGES
SALE
Beautiful secluded+-480 Acre Farm/ranch artesian water
.. PENDING .$1,500,000
Great 9.32 acres in Hammett build on/small farm. Shop, wheel & hand lines .$120,000
5+-acres w/ 3bd 1 bath renovated home REDUCED West of town. Clean ...$115,000
Nice 3 bd, 1 bath remodeled home, new roof. 2 acres. Close to school……...$100,000
40 acres w/great views of Snake River, Claybanks, Narrows & Bennett Mt…..$90,000
1.7 acres in mountains close to Baumgartner Boise River, air strip near
SOLD
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation
of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
Phil & Christy Acord
King Hill, Idaho
(208) 598-0886
“We build solid wood
furniture that you can afford!”
Classifieds
Community
Yard Sale
Survey
G&T REALTY
TRACI STEWART - (208) 573-2164
 $70,000 - 3 Bed/1.5 Bath - 1892 sq ft - Remodeled Kitchen, Bonus
Room - Lots of Space for the $$$.
 $99,000 - 3 Bed/2 Bath - Great Home in Good Condition w/ 2 Car Garage. New Carpet, Family Room - New Sod Upon Closing!
 $199,000 - River View! 3Bed/2 Bath...Immaculate Newer Home. 2 Car
Garage. Irrigation.
 $64,900 -- 2 Bed/1 Bath—Like New ! Nicely Remodeled.
 $89,900 -- Lots of Opportunity! 3 Bed/2 Bath Home with Separate
Apartment. Great Condition and thoroughly updated. Zoned Commercial.
 $77,500 -- 4 Bed/3 Bath Home. Open Layout. Newly Painted. Hardwood Floors. Many updates recently completed.
 $139,900 — 5 Acres in King Hill! 3 bed/3 bath with 2834 sq ft. Outbuildings and Artesian Water.
 $150,000 -- 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Home on 2.56 acres in King Hill. Irrigation. 80
X 120 Shop with large doors. Fully Fenced.
 $220,000 -- 3 Bed/ 2 Bath newer beautiful home on 8 acres. Irrigation
and year round water. Perfect ranchette setup close to town. Garage.
 $29,900 — Investors Special! 2 Bed/1 Bath possible 3rd Bed—Extra lots
with separate utility hookups!
people
enjoyed
the
Community Yard Sale on
June 26, some as sellers
and some as buyers. We
think it was a great success!
We are asking for comments and feedback on
the
Community
Yard
Sale.
Did you like it?
Was it worthwhile? We
are considering having
another Community Yard
on September 2 & 3 Labor
Day weekend, or the next
weekend, Sep. 9 & 10. If
you are interested, which
weekend would you prefer? Please let us know
your preference: In writing-dropped off at the
Chamber of Commerce
Visitor’s Center, or by
email to June Peterson at
riveroads@msn.com
Adult Archery
Tuesday July 19 @ 7 pm
Fairgrounds Glenns Ferry
HELP WANTED
Caregiver for Assisted Living
and our In-Home service program. Hours vary. Will train. Call
Nancy @ 366-2631 or stop by
facility @ 356 E. Cleveland,
Glenns Ferry, for an application.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Tracy Morrison & Friends, LIVE
ACOUSTIC MUSIC (FREE)
7pm on Friday, July 15th @
Crossings Winery. Singer songwriter performs original songs,
Americana and classic country
ballads accompanied by some of
Idaho’s finest musicians. Best
known for her songs about historical Idaho women, Tracy is cur-
rently working on her third studio
album. For more information
visit www.tracymorrison.org
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FOR SALE
HAY-Grass and Alfalfa, 90 lb
bales, $7 each. Ken at 598-2527
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$5.05 per column print inch
Better than a
poster on a power pole.
You’re missing out if you’re
Not Using the Classifieds
Summer
Hours
Twelve Baskets
Thriftique Store
$5.00 entry fee goes to 4-H
At the corner of commercial and cleveland
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Come check out the bargains in the Basement
Now--28 July Summer Feeding Program in the park--Bfast 10:30-11:00; Lunch 11:00-12:15
17—23 Jul Elmore County Fair
21 Jul Glenns Ferry School Board Meeting, District Board Room, 6:30 p.m.
29—31 Jul Mountain Home Country Music Festival
13 Aug Three Island Crossing Celebration 10:00 at the State Park
13 Aug Three Island Crossing Re-enactment 12:00 SW corner of the State Park
Wed—Fri: 12:00—5:00
Sat: 10:00—5:00
Don’t forget--The Pool is open every day.
We’ll keep you posted on the rest!
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Phone: 208-590-9466