tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29121226545519922802024-03-02T18:45:55.730-07:00Garden Valley Daily NewsSyringa BuildingAngel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.comBlogger675125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-75437979795450290402013-11-01T09:28:00.000-06:002018-05-29T02:37:35.510-06:00Farewell<strong><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It was a good run. Thanks for reading, thanks for being in my life. </span></strong><br />
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</em></strong>Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-50652612009764789792013-08-25T11:24:00.000-06:002013-08-25T11:24:16.826-06:00Higher Boise County Budget ProposedContributed by Jayne Reed
<b>Hello Boise County Taxpayers-
I am sure that you all remember that we are paying off the Alamar debt with a bond that we voted on last year. When deciding to tax ourselves to get rid of this debt, we wanted the County Commissioners to follow strict guidelines with the remaining tax dollars that we give the county. They are supposed to use any leftover funds from any account to help pay the bond. The Commissioners are supposed to hold the budget level or reduce it.
WELL, if you look at the corrected budget that the paper printed this week, the Commissioners are proposing a higher budget. Commissioner Anderson stated in several meetings that she wants to keep the promise to the taxpayers and NOT have increases. The two new Commissioners, Barbara Balding and Vicki Wilkins, are not sure that the people understood that holding the budget level or reducing it, could POSSIBLY mean cuts in services until the bond is paid off. So consequently, Balding and Wilkins are “not comfortable” making those cuts without hearing from the people.
Tell the Commissioners to keep the promise that was made last year and make the cuts to the budget!
Our deadline to comment and hope the Commissioners will decrease the budget is Monday, August 26 at 5pm. We can fax comments to the clerk’s office at (208)392-4473, or send emails to all of the Commissioners: bmbalding@co.boise.id.us, vlwilkins@co.boise.id.us, and jamiea@frontiernet.net.
The other option is to show up at the budget hearing on Tuesday, August 27 from 6-8pm at the Miner’s Exchange in Idaho City.
Thank you, Jayne Reed
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-26304320598279350302013-08-23T13:11:00.001-06:002013-08-23T13:11:54.174-06:00Wayward Black Bear Returned Home<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credit: Boise runner, Alexander Ford, snapped Blackie on Aug 22.</td></tr>
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a short visit to the city of trees and the Fort Boise area, an adult male black
bear was transported back to the forest without incident. (Angel is convinced that Blackie got sidetracked on his way home from Smokey's birthday party.)</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">First reported to authorities during the
August 22 morning commute, the bear was seen on a hillside east of Horizon
Drive just after 7 a.m., with other sightings reported in the hour that
followed. Ada County Deputies responded and maintained visual contact with the
bear until Fish and Game Officers arrived. “The Ada County deputies were
instrumental in this operation and we greatly appreciate their help,” Fish and
Game conservation educator Evin Oneale noted. “With all the recreational
activity that goes on in the Fort Boise area, it was critical to have the
deputies there to keep people at a distance and monitor the bear’s movements.”<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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strategy for tranquilizing the bear, which cooperated by bedding down in heavy
brush along the cottonwood trail, just off Mountain Cove Road. “The challenge
there was to get a clear shot at the animal,” Oneale noted. Eventually, the
bear was darted and shortly after, loaded for transport to the Pilot Peak area
between Idaho City and Lowman. Released without incident, the bear now sports
both bright yellow and bright green ear tags.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This may not be the last black bear to
visit town before winter hits. “Extended drought conditions have been tough on
bears, and there’s no reason to think this bear will be the last one wandering
into town looking for food,” Oneale said. “Homeowners living in more rural
settings and those living on the doorstep of the Boise Foothills need to be
particularly vigilant in securing potential bear attractants.” Pet food,
garbage and bird feeders are examples of attractants that might bring an
unwanted wild visitor to your property.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Shruti;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>SEND APPLICATION REQUESTS TO: </strong></span><a href="mailto:KENNEDYFUEL1.FEED@CITLINK.NET"><span style="font-size: x-large;">KENNEDYFUEL1.FEED@CITLINK.NET</span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Shruti;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>or 208-382-4430</strong>.</span></span></span><span></span></div>
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-36003264542945641542013-08-22T16:53:00.001-06:002013-08-22T16:53:54.132-06:004th Tuesday Dinner! <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of these people will not be showing her tartan undies at Dinner.<br />
Old Diehards (Richters & MacAngel) will be there <br />
for Pancake Breakfast too! AUGUST 31.</td></tr>
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Tuesday is August 27—brace yourselves for the Grannies’ special entertainment
and look forward to enjoying yourselves with Smoked Turkey Roast, Potato
Casserole, Vegetables, Salads provided by the Grannies, and Rhubarb Crisp for
dessert. By donation.</strong></span><br />
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lasagna dinner with guests from the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Meridian</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Senior</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>
was another success. Thank you for everyone who attended—it felt like the old
days.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Monday Lunches started with several
“single” fellows wanting a light repast at noon and they got what they asked
for: Soup or sandwiches, some fruit, leftovers from dinner, just like home.
Anyone is welcome, just drop your donation into the box and join the guys at
noon, every Monday.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone wanting to
cook up a pot, slap some nice sandwiches together, or provide your favorite
dish for Mondays can call 462-3943 and let volunteers know.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Granny’s Closet is
still sizzling with great summer apparel and everything you might need for
those camping and holiday cabin emergencies. There are always nice gifts to
pick up for someone, good books to keep cool with and housekeeping necessities.
If you like poking about for small discoveries, stop in on Fridays, from 12—5
and Saturdays, 10-4, and take your time.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Center is still
dreaming about a pool table deal. If
you have one you would like to either donate or sell at a good price, why not
give us a call? </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Syringa Club is
moving along with its fundraiser Poetry/Prose/Art Book, with contributions by <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Boise</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>
residents over 50, but the community hasn’t exactly responded with pants afire.
Black and white sketches and photography are wanted and essays up to 800 words
and poetry up to 40 lines are very welcome. The club is a service-oriented
group of women who donate to community organizations and individuals but
fundraising is only possible with generous cooperation. If you feel you have
something to offer, contact Angel at 462-2511 or </strong></span><a href="mailto:afoofymax@aol.com"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>afoofymax@aol.com</strong></span></u></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yoga class by Shanti
happens here every Friday, from 10-11:30. The word is that everyone is loving
the classes and Shanti may have to start a yoga/meditation class soon, for
serious practitioners. There is no charge for these classes. Bring a mat or rug
and come prepared to relax and change your life.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ione’s Fit and
Fall-Proof exercise classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 are just what the
doctor orders for general health benefits. Men and women are welcome; there is
no floorwork unless you prefer to bring a mat and adjust your work-out. This is
perfect for the stretch, light strengthening, and balance-work needed for
anyone. Classes are free, and plan on staying afterwards for light
refreshments.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Senior</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>
building is a good deal for any meetings or events you may have. Prices are
reasonable and better if you are a member. Rentals can include the kitchen, and
we also rent out tables and chairs for your needs at home.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hours for the
Center are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon, and whenever
Granny’s is open, and whenever we have events. Contact volunteers at 462-3943
or gvseniors@frontiernet.net. Wifi, books for reading, and movies are
available. Stop in and say hi!</strong></span></div>
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-42332636218055890592013-08-22T16:41:00.000-06:002013-08-22T16:41:08.234-06:00Bikers Gather for Mountain Rendezvous<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ioy1OuB4TDv4uoqcrqfJelGkc4-LpwRtdy12WHsJwPlJ57KJQFxPjkYZIfHkz8orjPgeXcqFRoqFTZCyfb7fV0deod3tWXDZF8Lp1jGlPZSv8sEd-5dqX9hwAkQDKa9E0y7gjZcI6tI/s1600/Grannymotorcycles+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Ioy1OuB4TDv4uoqcrqfJelGkc4-LpwRtdy12WHsJwPlJ57KJQFxPjkYZIfHkz8orjPgeXcqFRoqFTZCyfb7fV0deod3tWXDZF8Lp1jGlPZSv8sEd-5dqX9hwAkQDKa9E0y7gjZcI6tI/s320/Grannymotorcycles+016.JPG" width="320" /></a><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Big Guys, a core group of
motorcyclists from <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Caldwell</st1:place></st1:city>,
joined by riders from various parts of the country, will descend upon Crouch
the week-end of August 23—26, for what organizer, Lonny Willis, says may turn
into a music festival as well as a bike rally.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“This will probably
take on a life of its own”, says Willis, “the county knows, the police
department knows, it’s something that goes along with the motorcycle crowd. The
event exposes the community to our guys—we’re not the bad asses on TV. We
aren’t politically correct but we are personally responsible. We are doctors,
lawyers, artists—but we are all bike enthusiasts.”</span></strong></div>
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annual Mountain Rendezvous, and the group hopes that this year, it will take
off. “So far, we’ve gotten more response than any Big Guys events--ever,” enthuses
Willis, “This is going to be a blast.”</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The blast, promoted
by Big Guys and the Dirty Shame Saloon, will begin with pre-event registration
at the Shame. Friday set-up is at River Pond Campground.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to Lonny
Willis, this is a great opportunity for the community to be served by people
they don’t know and enjoy bands they may not have heard.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Registration for
each bike is $35 for the week-end, $20 daily, or a $10 daily gate fee for the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Beer</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Garden</st1:placetype></st1:place>
and band area, which includes one beer token. There will be a DJ at the
campground all week-end long, with two bars for beer and one for liquor. Be
aware that this is considered adult entertainment, though children may attend
with a parent.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday night, Last
Man Standing will play at the campground from 6—10, and there will be a wet
t-shirt contest for the ladies. Steve Wall Band will be featured at the Shame
that night.</span></strong></div>
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will take place on Saturday, at the campground, where Moto Kitty will play from
1—4. The Bike Rodeo includes Weenie Bite, Cone Race, Slo Drags, Keg Push and
Bartender Races. Saturday will rock with music by Juke Daddys, from 6—10 p.m. and
Blues Night happens at the Shame, with Steve Wall Band.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday’s Jam Session
will include “The Cooler”. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Games will be
played throughout the week-end—don’t forget the Poker Run--and awards and
trophies handed out. Pull up those shirts and pull down those trousers to show
off your best tattoos. There may be a frozen t-shirt contest thrown in too.
More events are being added. </span></strong></div>
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George at the campground requests that you keep him in your area, clean up
after him, and use a leash when walking. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lonny Willis acknowledges
that the event “is certainly fun!” He says, “But as soon as it’s done, we
evaluate and start planning for next year. It gets intense around March. We
want to do things differently to keep it fresh but also have to fall in line
with the traditional. Our main agenda is to bring everyone together for a good
time.”</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The community is
welcome to enjoy the festivities. For details, call Willis at 208-250-8507. To
register for the week-end, call the Dirty Shame, at 462-2100. For River Pond
Campground, call 462-8000 or 818-860-1825.</span></strong></div>
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-14447774810415247652013-08-22T16:26:00.003-06:002013-08-22T16:26:43.259-06:00La Flambé Poi Dancers are Poetry in Motion
<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poi is a
form of dance</strong></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong> executed by gracefully swinging
tethered weights in rhythmic and geometrical patterns. Rooted in the culture of
the Māori people of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New
Zealand</st1:place></st1:country-region>, who dance with poi in traditional
ceremonies, poi has merged with modern day dance and is popular around the
world. Contemporary poi spinners use flags, LED poi, and other tools which
express beautiful, dramatic patterns.</strong></span> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">La Flambé was born when
former <st1:placetype w:st="on">Garden</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype>
resident, Marilyn Rich, began poi instruction at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Garden</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Fitness</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>,
in 2009. Current members say that Rich’s passion, along with the joy that poi
conveys, “was contagious and caught on like wildfire among the women”. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When requests
started coming in to spin fire, ribbons, and LED poi at fund-raising, special,
and just-for-fun events, the performing arts group, “La Flambé”, was born.
Their skill sets include LED, fire and ribbon poi, along with hula hoops
and fire fans. Long after Marilyn Rich moved away, the group continues to
thrive and demonstrate the enthusiasm Marilyn inspired.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday, August
24, at 9 p.m., La Flambé will perform a free fire and LED light show in front
of Golden Eagle Radio in downtown Crouch, to drum up support for their dream to
attend workshops at Lake Tahoe Flow Arts Festival this September, where<br />
they'll learn from top artists from around the country.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Raffle tickets are on sale now, which offer
the chance to win prizes, including a professional-grade hula hoop, a hypnosis
session, or a signed and framed picture of the Springs Fires, by local,
esteemed <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Idaho</st1:place></st1:state>
photographer, Kari Greer. Raffle tickets will be drawn and winners
announced at the show. Tickets may be purchased from La Flambé members and at
Boardwalk Stores--Syringa Floral and Gifts, Red Rooster and Raven's Nest--which
will be open for the evening, with special sales offerings and light
refreshments. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though you need not
be present to win items on the raffle list, there will be a few
select raffle items not on the list, including a carpet cleaning service and
hair care at Sun Country Salon, that will be drawn only for those present.<br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a sassy group of women that
you don’t want to miss: Sophia Plonka lives with her grandparents, though she
traveled all over the world with mom and dad, while they were with
the circus. Dee Polley works, walks, gardens and spins in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Garden</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Liz
McInally is a joyful hula-hooping madwoman, who can be seen selling hoops
everywhere she can.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anna Ross, owner of
Raven’s Nest, creates gorgeous jewelry and leads mandala painting classes and
other workshops. Courtney Ignatich brightens the lives of patrons at the
Garden Valley Market with her wit and smile and as a juxtaposition, just won the Cross
Fit Paleo challenge. Melanie Elenes has a beautiful voice and performs at
various functions. Bela Elenes, 12-years-old and fearless, loves to perform,
and inspires everyone.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Stacie Smith is a year-round
athlete, participates in school and<br />
community events, along with a full-time job, and active family (whew!). Mila
Ignatich is going into second grade and loves to read, giggle, spin poi, hula
hoop and live life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sharon Svenson is a
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and sells a line of Life Changing CDs:
Check her website and Facebook at Svenson Hypnosis.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To find out more
about La Flambé, or if you are considering booking them for a special event, see
and like them on Facebook @ LaFlambeSisters or email: </span></strong><a href="mailto:laflambesisters@gmail.com"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>laflambesisters@gmail.com</strong></span></u></a><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></strong></div>
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<b></b>Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-36147551397174846532013-08-15T15:25:00.003-06:002013-08-15T15:25:40.910-06:00Boise, Payette and Sawtooth National Forest Fires
<b>Red Flag Warning Focuses Efforts on Holding Line
Boise, ID-The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning at noon today for the Boise National Forest and parts of the Payette and Sawtooth National Forests. Unstable, dry air along with extremely low humidity and high temperatures is expected. These conditions contribute to the development of new fires, spotting of current fires and erratic fire behavior.
The Elk Complex (208-653-2459) is estimated at 116,914 acres and 25% contained. Last night, crews successfully completed burnout operations on the northeast flank from Dog Mountain to the southeast section of last year’s Trinity Ridge fire. This burnout is a key step in reducing risk to structures along the Pine/Featherville Road. Firefighters will be alert to the possibility of spot fires in that area due to today’s Red Flag conditions.
The Pine/Featherville Road remains closed from Highway 20 to just north of Featherville. The communities of Pine and Featherville are still under evacuation orders.
The structure assessment in the Fall Creek drainage has been completed. 38 residences and 43 outbuildings have been destroyed, totaling 81 structures. Elmore County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a phone line for Fall and Lester Creek landowners to call for information on their residences. The phone number is 208-653-2505, and is staffed daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information will be given at tonight’s public meeting at the Elk’s Lodge in Mountain Home. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Representatives from the Incident Management Team, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department and Idaho Power will be in attendance.
The Placer Fire is located about 4 miles south of Idaho City in Thorn Creek. It is approximately 100 acres in size and 20% contained. Fire activity is low and no structures are threatened. Firefighters are making excellent progress in containing the fire.
The Pony Complex (866-347-0636) is now estimated at 147,806 acres and is 50% contained. Today crews will focus on the north end of the fire in the Blacks Creek area. Firefighters are working to secure the fire line without burning additional grazing land.
Some roads have re-opened in the area of the fire. The remaining road closures include Blacks Creek Road (residents allowed, fire dependent), Anderson Ranch Dam at Highway 20, and Prairie Road/Cow Creek Road (Prairie residents allowed, fire dependent), Indian Creek/Simco. Mayfield Road is partially closed with no northbound traffic allowed from Blacks Creek.
Incident information for both large fires can be viewed at www.inciweb.org.
The Boise National Forest has initiated a large area closure that extends roughly on the east side from Road 181 to the junction with the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest boundary, including the Pine/Featherville road; north from Atlanta along the Middle Fork Boise Road (Forest Road 268) over to the Deer Park Rental Cabin; then west along Forest Road 327 to Idaho City and Highway 21 on the west. Additionally, the Trinity Lakes Recreation area is closed. The Middle Fork Boise River Road is open from the Spring Shores Marina for residents of Twin Springs and Atlanta and only as long as fire conditions allow.
For specific information and a map, please visit http://inciweb.org/incident/3616/.
Stage I fire restrictions are in effect including no campfires outside of an agency designated recreation site until further notice. For more information, please visit www.blm.gov/id.
There is a Fire Information Center established in Boise which will be staffed from 7 AM to 7 PM. The center can be contacted at 208-384-3266. Personnel at the center will be able to provide general information on large fires in the area.
For more information on Wildfire Smoke and your Health please visit: http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/EnvironmentalHealth/WildfireSmoke/tabid/2172/Default.aspx
Or visit the Idaho Smoke Blog:
Idsmoke.blogspot.com
</b>Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-90634640562868122072013-08-11T18:46:00.001-06:002013-08-11T18:46:26.775-06:00Elk Complex Fire<b>The Elk Complex has been affected by a smoke inversion for most of the day, but is beginning to increase in activity this afternoon. Boise National Forest PIO, Dave Olson, says the plume-dominated Elk Complex has grown to an estimated 80,365 in two days--having moved six miles--and is 0% contained. </b><br />
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The Boise National Forest Supervisor has implemented an area closure that affects nearly 775,000 acres on national forest lands due to the extreme Elk Complex fire behavior.</div>
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<strong>“It would be very easy for a citizen to be in the forest not knowing the fire was moving quickly toward them and having adequate time to get to safety,” said Olson. "We know some campers are up one way roads, in isolated areas, and having adequate time to warn them is a very strong concern.”</strong></div>
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<b>Both ground and air resources employed strategies and tactics to battle the fire east of Prairie towards the landing strip yesterday. Late yesterday, the fire moved into the Lester and Fall Creeks area.
This morning it was reported that the lodge in Fall Creek and approximately 20 structures have not been damaged by the fire, but it is believed there is structure loss further up the drainage. The Lester Creek Guard Station has not been damaged.
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<b>Fire managers working with the Elmore County Sheriff plan to enter the Fall Creek area as soon as it is safely possible. They are assessing that opportunity this afternoon, but it may not be possible until Monday. Their desire is to conduct an assessment as soon as possible.
A 600- acre spot fire occurred late yesterday on the north side of the South Fork Boise River in the Rock Creek drainage. This is a concern as the fire may move north out of the river corridor and effect areas west of Prairie. There has not been an update on this area as of this afternoon.
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<b>The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department as of this morning notified residents from Johnson Bridge (about half way between Pine and Featherville) south to the junction of the Pine/Featherville Road and Highway 20 that they need to leave the area. Campers have left the area as requested. The fire situation and potential for growth will be evaluated regarding further evacuation needs. The Sheriff’s office has established a road block near the Pine/Featherville Road and Highway 20 junction and has implemented a hard closure. That closure restricts entry into the area and when residents leave the area they will be prohibited to return.
Access to the Fall Creek area is restricted.
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<b>The following road closures continue to be in place:
Blacks Creek Road off I-84 at the Mayfield Road junction;
Indian Creek Road off I-84 at exit 71;
Anderson Ranch Dam south on the Dixie Creek Cut-off to Hwy 20;
and Prairie Road/Cow Creek Road heading north from Hwy 20.
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<b>Due to extreme fire behavior, the following area evacuations have been issued by the Elmore County sheriff’s office:
The community of Prairie and Mayfield (which includes Regina, Indian Creek and Baseline);
Anderson Dam Reservoir up Fall Creek Road to Ice Springs Campground then east to Lester Creek Guard Station;
Pine area from Johnson Bridge south to Highway 20 and the Pine/Featherville Road.</b><br />
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The American Red Cross has closed the evacuation shelter at the Good Council Hall in Mt. Home due to low use, but is prepared to open it again upon request by agency officials.
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<b>The Boise National Forest has expanded a large area closure that is described specifically in the CLOSURES portion of this site.
Stage I fire restrictions remain in effect including no campfires outside of an agency designated recreation site until further notice. </b><br />
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<b>For more information, please visit www.blm.gov/id.
There is a Fire Information Center established in Boise which will be staffed from 7 AM to 7 PM., and the center can be contacted at 208-384-3266. Personnel at the center will be able to provide general information on large fires in the area.
For more information on Wildfire Smoke and your Health please visit: <a href="http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/EnvironmentalHealth/WildfireSmoke/tabid/2172/Default.aspx">http://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Health/EnvironmentalHealth/WildfireSmoke/tabid/2172/Default.aspx</a></b><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Elk Complex fire has moved north and northwest around Prairie, and is approximately 6 miles west of Pine/Featherville. There has been one confirmed outbuilding lost in Prairie. Active, running fire behavior was observed on the fire yesterday and throughout the evening.
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Pony Complex is moving north-northwest towards Blacks Creek Road and the South Fork of the Boise River. The fire continues to be very active and crews are working diligently to construct fire line where accessible.
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Heavy smoke and ash is being reported in Garden Valley, Idaho City and the Boise Foothills due to both fires.
Numerous structures/outbuilding are threatened and Idaho Power is working on the many miles of down powerlines in the area.
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The following road closures continue to be place:
· Blacks Creek Road off I-84 at the Ada/Elmore County line
· Indian Creek Road off I-84 at exit 71
· Anderson Ranch Dam south on the Dixie Creek Cut-off to Hwy 20
· Prairie Road/Cow Creek Road heading north from Hwy 20.</span></strong><br />
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Due to extreme fire behavior, the following areas evacuations have been issued by the Elmore County sheriff’s office:
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">· The community of Prairie;
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">· Anderson Dam Reservoir up Fall Creek Road to Ice Springs Campground then east to Lester Creek Guard Station;
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at the Good Council Hall in Mt. Home for any resident that have been displaced due to the fires.
An Interagency in-briefing for the two Incident Management Teams was conducted this morning. The two teams will be shadowing the local fire resources on both the Elk and Pony Complexes throughout the day and will assume command this evening.
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Boise National Forest has initiated a large area closure that extends from the Pine/Featherville road on the east; Forest Road172 and the William Pogue Trail to the north; the Middle Fork of the Boise River to the Arrowrock Reservoir; then extending south along the forest boundary to the north side of Anderson Ranch Reservoir.
The Anderson Ranch Reservoir, the Middle Fork of the Boise River Road and the Pine/Featherville Road is open to public use.
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For specific information and a map, please visit http://inciweb.org/incident/3616/.
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The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is managing multiple fires within their jurisdiction:
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">· The Pilot Fire has burned approximately 11 acres and is 10 miles east of Garden Valley;
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">· The Missouri Fire is a ¼ acre in size and located 2 miles North of Pioneerville
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">· The Clear Fire is a 1/10 acre in size and located 2 miles Northeast of Pioneerville
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Boise National Forest demobed seven lighting caused fires today and has two fires that have not yet reached full containment:
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">· The Casner Fire is 1 acre in size and located 8 miles southeast of Deadwood Reservoir
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">· The Danskin is 2/10 acre in size and located 6 miles east of Garden Valley.</span></strong><br />
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Stage I fire restrictions remain in effect including using a campfire outside of an agency designated recreation site until further notice. For more information, please visit www.blm.gov/id.
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There is Fire Information Center established in Boise which will be staffed from 7 AM to 7 PM., and the center can be contacted at 208-384-3266. Personnel at the center will be able to provide general information on large fires in the area.</span></strong>
Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-87352557721496580562013-08-08T22:00:00.002-06:002013-08-08T22:00:20.894-06:0017 New Fires Reported Tonight <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Boise National Forest Public Information Officer, Dave Olson, says thirteen new fires to date this evening (Aug 8) have been reported across the Boise National Forest, as the result of lightning late today. </strong></span><br />
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-30231920169605567172013-08-08T13:01:00.004-06:002013-08-08T13:01:59.785-06:00Join Smokey for Birthday!<b>A Smokey Bear 69th Birthday Party will be held August 9, starting at noon, at the Natural Resource Center Courtyard, located at 1240 S. Vinnell Way, Boise. </b><br />
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<b>A short ceremony will begin at 12:15 p.m. Remarks by Tim Murphy, Acting BLM State Director and Bob Shindelar, Boise National Forest Fire Chief, will begin at 12:15 p.m. </b><br />
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<b>Guests will sing a Happy Birthday Song at 12:20 p.m. After copious blushing and tipping of the fire hat, Smokey will cut the cake at 12:25 p.m. Interviews will be available following the brief ceremony. </b><br />
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<b>Further information is available with Ellen Dunlap, Boise Forest Fire Prevention Officer at 208-373-4261 or call the Boise National Forest, at 208-373-4100. </b>Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-74289091466228573672013-08-08T12:58:00.000-06:002013-08-08T12:58:18.665-06:00Dry Fuel Threatens Ridge Fire<div style="border: currentColor;">
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The overall concerns today (Aug 8) are the new multiple fire starts from lightning and the ability to deal with them and the 50-acre Ridge spot fire that is burning on the west flank, in the upper Clear Creek drainage. That fire was caused by trees torching inside the fireline, which cast embers outside of the line, starting the new fire, which is a priority. </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The fire has burned 5,315 acres and is 46 percent contained. Elsewhere, most of the perimeter is cool with no, or minimal, smokes showing. There continues to be some torching of trees and under burning just south of the Castro and 8-mile Creek junction, with very slow movement south in that area. The old Castro Fire (2011) is acting as a fuel buffer, and holding any easterly movement of the fire. In addition, the old 8-Mile Fire (2009) to the south is a barrier.</span></strong> <br />
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<br />Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-83400554223512327632013-08-04T11:56:00.000-06:002013-08-04T11:56:01.472-06:00Garden Valley Fiber Artists Wanted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-5074193076338140432013-07-31T19:12:00.001-06:002013-07-31T19:12:07.958-06:00Davey's Bridge <b>– July 29, 2013 ID PFH 24(10</b>) <b>Davey’s Bridge Construction Activities and Upcoming Work</b> LCI placed most of the bridge parapet concrete last Friday. The remainder will be placed mid-week this week. LCI’s sub-contractors will continue working on bringing the sub-grade up early this week and then work on placing roadway aggregate and completing the traffic lanes for Phase II of the bridge construction. Guardrail will be installed at the end of the week. Traffic may be switched to the Phase II configuration by the end of this week. LCI is gearing up for the bridge removal, which is scheduled to take place next week. <b>Traffic Delays</b> Legacy Contracting Inc is scheduled to work Monday thru Friday. Flagging operations may be required between the hours of 7AM and 7PM, M-F, with up to 15-minute delays. No official alternate routes are currently available. Contact Information Construction Manager: Sean Jackson, Project Engineer Mailing Address: 1119-A Banks Lowman Rd Garden Valley, ID 83622 Office Phone: 208-462-5166 E-mail: sean.jackson@dot.gov Bridge Removal Containment and Access Project Overview<b><b><b></b></b></b></b>Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-71275023485121577822013-07-29T14:09:00.004-06:002013-07-29T14:09:57.870-06:00Idaho Fire Restrictions Implemented <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-72475842920473757002013-07-24T13:33:00.000-06:002013-07-24T13:33:16.291-06:00City of Crouch Opens Bids on Water Project<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bids will be open until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 7. Forsgren and Associates will review the qualifications of the lowest bidder and go from there. The Council will announce the winner and award the contract at the next regular council meeting on August 14.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clerk Vickie Chandler reported that the Syringa Building/Historical Museum exterior painting is completed, and she reiterated that the council was not liable for any payment—upon award of a grant, it is to be paid. Castle Mountain Homes contractor, Scott Leslie, bought the paint and donated half. The grants organization assured that they will fundraise for the money if a grant doesn’t come through. Leslie had the painting done immediately after Dick Polley completed repairs, though the funds were not available.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The gorgeous new museum sign arrived right after this meeting. Lowman Log Works did the good work. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Chandler</st1:place></st1:city> gleefully drew attention to the absence of boxes in the room. The board—Ed Griffith, Terry Welch, Janeen Jackson, and John Tucker—had completed the task of organizing all the photos and pictures. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The council discussed replacing the waterline from the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Syringa</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place> to the Community Hall well. Acting Chair, Richard Messick, said, “It’s all old PVC pipes and we’d have to dig up the road.” City Attorney, John McFadden, advised them to “wait and see what happens with the bids—maybe you can discuss it with the contractor”. He recommended they connect with the city system and not fix the well.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Regarding cost of utilities, Clerk Chandler said, “The city is hoping for a good surprise with the propane and electric bill, come winter,” due to the move from the Community Hall to the small <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Syringa</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scheduled Amended Budget Hearing did not take place because no residents attended the meeting. The next Council meeting is August 14, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., in the Community Hall. The 2014 Annual Budget Hearing will take place on this date.</strong></span></div>
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Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-66348484612956089472013-07-24T11:10:00.000-06:002013-07-24T11:10:12.129-06:00Ridge Fire Update<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong></strong></span>Angel (Anjali Suzanne Angel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04139842914967924988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2912122654551992280.post-17119970372695636012013-07-23T16:40:00.002-06:002013-07-23T16:40:54.860-06:00Kelly Hughes to Perform Recital at Library<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnphjjUaQExpTYls2IMSJvnZeK6XcNih5PFjQkyuytWx7bp44NeG457GTMlL4l0RzNdsT4s9g3JLEwh-E5-gBDqNlzKeblJNB4iGvuKJ0OAARu9m81e37tzeUOlvmhxz6jRHHX1Eiq2E/s1600/Kelly_Hughes_Oboe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img bba="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnphjjUaQExpTYls2IMSJvnZeK6XcNih5PFjQkyuytWx7bp44NeG457GTMlL4l0RzNdsT4s9g3JLEwh-E5-gBDqNlzKeblJNB4iGvuKJ0OAARu9m81e37tzeUOlvmhxz6jRHHX1Eiq2E/s320/Kelly_Hughes_Oboe.jpg" width="232" /></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">The Friends of the Garden Valley Library are sponsoring another summer program featuring local talent. This presentation features a Kelly Hughes recital, for your enjoyment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kelly, an accomplished musician on oboe, saxophone, guitar and vocals, has </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">performed in various chamber ensembles and orchestras since 1990, including </span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">Idaho Falls Symphony, <st1:city w:st="on">Lulea</st1:city> and Pitea Symphony Orchestras (in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Sweden</st1:country-region></st1:place>), Las Vegas Woodwind Quintet, and Nextet, a new music Ensemble. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Cambria;"> Before she moved to Garden Valley from Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2006,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Kelly</span> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">played</span><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> English horn with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, from 2001-2006. The musician</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> is a c</span><span style="font-family: Cambria;">urrent member of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Garden</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Valley</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> of the Arts and GVArt</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family: Cambria;">.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Get ready for an entertaining night of music. Kelly will play and sing some of her own compositions as well as known musical works. There will probably be some musical surprises for everyone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Total Personnel</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7/15/2013</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2,797<span style="background: yellow;"></span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">396</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Pine Creek Fire remains at 2,797 acres and is 80 percent contained. <span> </span>Beginning tomorrow, Kidd’s Type 2 Incident Management Team will be transitioning command to a local Type 3 Incident Commander. </span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today crews will continue mopping up hot spots, progressing further into the interior of the fire, and mitigating resource impacts caused by fire suppression activities. Some of the rehabilitation work includes installing water bars on steep slopes, re-establishing road and trail conditions to pre-incident status, and protecting water quality for municipal water sheds. <span> </span>Firefighters will also continue relocating slash from fuel reduction that was done prior to the burnouts and begin breaking down and hauling out equipment and supplies. Some resources were released this morning and were reassigned to other fires, and the command staff will continue to evaluate staffing needs and release resources as necessary.</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today’s weather is expected to be a bit cooler than the past couple days with high temperatures reaching 95 degrees and the minimum relative humidity at 10 percent. The winds are predicted to be 5 to 8 miles per hour with afternoon gusts reaching 18 miles per hour.<span> </span>Interior pockets of green vegetation may continue to burn and produce minimal smoke over the coming days.<span> </span><span> </span></span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Grimes Creek Road is fully opened, although travelers need to use caution as firefighters will still be in the area completing post-suppression work.<span> </span>The area closure does remain in effect.<span> </span>For more information on the closure area and the Pine Creek Fire, visit </span></strong></span><a href="http://inciweb.org/incident/3514/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>http://inciweb.org/incident/3514/</strong></span></span></a><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.<span> </span></span></strong></span></div>
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