Garden Valley Daily News

Garden Valley Library to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

2012-03-07T18:32:00.002-07:00

The Garden Valley Library has been in its new location for one year, so we will celebrate our first anniversary with a St. Patrick’s Day Party! We have accomplished several milestones this last year, but there are still some goals to be reached. One of the major goals is to pave the parking lot. Since this will be expensive, the Friends of the Library will sponsor a “Silent Auction” at the St. Paddy’s Day Party. We are asking local merchants and business people as well as other folks for donations to be auctioned off at this event. Are you an Artist? Service provider? Crafter? Could you help participate in this community effort? Your donation would be most graciously accepted, and remember, it will also be a tax deduction for you as a charitable donation.

Our party will be held on Saturday, March 17^th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Library. There will be live music, singing, refreshments, and an opportunity to bid on some wonderful items in the auction.

If you would like more information regarding making a donation, please call Kathy Passie at 462-8092, Christy Jauregui at 462-2437, Richard Wilson at 462-2250 or the Garden Valley Library at 462-3317.

This will be a really fun event, so circle your calendar for Saturday, March 17^th at 3:00 p.m. Wear your Green and come celebrate our first anniversary!

FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN VALLEY LIBRARY

c/o Garden Valley Library

85 Old Crouch Road

Garden Valley, Idaho 83622

Refrigerated Floral Case, Work Bench, and Other Great Display Items For Sale!

2012-03-06T10:53:00.002-07:00

True GDM-72FC Glass Door Floral Case
Refrigerated Black- 3 Section/Glass Doors, 6 Shelves,72 cu ft

4 yrs old. In excellant condition. The True GDM-72FC Refrigerated Glass Door Merchandiser is perfect for a variety of products and will deliver an attractive presentation. This merchandiser allows you to display and store floral arrangements of all shapes and sizes. The door of the True GDM-72FC is made of energy efficient, Low-E, thermal glass and has extruded, aluminum door frames. The refrigerated merchandiser is equipped with an oversized refrigeration system designed to accommodate a broad range of floral temperatures settings, holds 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The exterior is durable, permanent, non-peel, non-chip, laminated black vinyl. Please call 208-462-5075 if interested.

Model for sale does not have a backsplash and the faucet is to the left of the sink.

HEAVY-DUTY WORK BENCH
WITH SINK AND STAINLESS STEEL UNDERSTRUCTURE
Easy-clean, satin finish bench with left positioned sink. Perfect for food service, Florist shop, laboratory and many other applications. Sound deadened to resist vibration with 1-7/8" hemmed safety edges. 14-gauge, 304 grade stainless steel top with stainless steel legs. 18-gauge lower shelf for added storage. Features a 16" x 21" x 8" sink , Tubular legs are 1-5/8" diameter with 1" adjustable leveling feet. 96" long bench. Meets NSF and ISDA standards.
In excellant condition. Used in florist shop. Actual workbench does not have a backsplash and the faucet is to the left of the sink. Otherwise the workbench looks the same.

Call 208-462-5075 if interested.

I also have:

Rattan desk - $ 150.00

Wrought iron & wood stand alone bakers rack for $200.00

Tall wooden bookshelf- $75.00

2 dark wood 4-level stand alone shelf units for $75.00/per unit.

Glass and white enamel stand alone unit with 4 levels for $200.00

This is the very last week these items will be in the store for display.

Okay, Seniors, Get Out There and Eat, Shop & Get Those Deals!

2012-03-05T16:46:00.000-07:00

Pass this around to all our seniors and those in denial. Some of the discounts apply to 50+. Also on my website at www.senatortimcorder.com.

SENIORS:

Dunkin Donuts gives free coffee to people over 55. If you're paying for a cup every day, you might want to start getting it for free.

RESTAURANTS:

Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)

Arby’s: 10% off (55+)

Ben & Jerry‘s: 10% off (60+)

Bennigan’s: discount varies by location

Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)

Boston Market: 10% off (65+)

Burger King: 10% off (60+)

Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)

Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)

CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

Culver’s: 10% off (60+)

Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)

Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)

Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker?s dozen of bagels (60+)

Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)

Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)

Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)

IHOP: 10% off (55+)

Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)

KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)

Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)

Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)

McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)

Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)

Shoney’s: 10% off

Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)

Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)

Subway: 10% off (60+)

Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)

Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)

TCBY: 10% off (55+)

Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)

Village Inn: 10% off (60+)

Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)

Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)

White Castle: 10% off (62+)

RETAIL AND APPAREL:

Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)

Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)

Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)

Big Lots: 10% off

Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)

C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)

Clarks: 10% off (62+)

Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)

Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

Kmart: 20% off (50+)

Koh‘?s: 15% off (60+)

Modell‘s Sporting Goods: 10% off

Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions

Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)

The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)

Stein Mart:: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

GROCERY:

Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)

American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)

Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)

DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)

Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)

Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry?s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)

Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)

Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)

Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)

Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)

Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)

Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)

Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

TRAVEL:

Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)

Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members

American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Amtrak: 15% off (62+)

Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members

Best Western: 10% off (55+)

Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)

Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)

Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)

Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)

Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for

select destinations

Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)

Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)

Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members

Greyhound: 5% off (62+)

Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance

Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members

Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)

Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)

InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)

Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler?s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)

Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)

Motel 6: 10% off (60+)

Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)

National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up

United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT:

AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)

Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)

Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)

Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off

U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)

Regal Cinemas: 30% off

Ripley?s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)

SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS:

AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)

Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)

Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

MISCELLANEOUS:

Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)

Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

Senator Tim Corder

www.senatortimcorder.com

Office 208-332-1331, Cell 599-0427

tcorder@senate.idaho.gov

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Idaho Democratic Legislative Caucus

2012-03-02T13:52:00.000-07:00

Do you have questions

about what's going on at

the Idaho State Legislature?

The Idaho Democratic Legislative Caucus

is visiting Garden Valley

Saturday, March 10th

from 10:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Join us @ the new Garden Valley Library

85 Old Crouch Road

Oppose H585 Tonight!

2012-03-01T19:21:00.000-07:00

Submitted by Concerned Neighbors and Friends~

A bill has been introduced into the legislature to "help" Boise County pay the lawsuit judgement. This legislation would allow the commissioners to tax us WITHOUT a vote of the people. A bond by Boise County would need to be voted in by 2/3 of the residents voting. This legislation is not necessary, can be used by any taxing district in Idaho, and is without a sunset clause.

Please join us in sending an e-mail to the House Revenue & Taxation Committee. You must include your name and address. The email address is: hrev@house.idaho.gov Please also call and leave a message at 332-1125.

The message can be as simple as, "I oppose H 585!"

The House Revenue & Taxation Committee will be meeting on Friday, March 2, at 9 a.m. Please send your emails ASAP.

Case Lot Specials at the Market

2012-02-28T12:17:00.000-07:00

We wanted to follow up on our email regarding Case Lot specials. Buying cases of product at wholesale allows you to Stock Up and Save! The order form as an attachment may be too large for some of our customers email accounts, so we've placed the order from on our website ( http://www.gardenvalley-market.com -- go to Weekly news tab ). Please feel free to review and print off. Order forms are also available at the Store.

All orders must be made and purchased prior to March 13, 2012. The items listed are "while supplies last", so in case they are out of stocked, we won't collect payment until and unless they are delivered. If your email account can handle a file that is 500 KB large, please let us know and we'll email you the order form directly.

These savings are on a wide variety of canned goods (tuna fish, soups, vegetables, fruit, sauces, etc) and paper goods such as Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels. Also included are Pet foods and Frozen foods. The products are primarily Western Family Brand.

Ordering can begin as early as Sunday, February 26, but all ordering must be complete by Monday, March 5th.

Coming this week- details on a "Your Hometown Grocer" Essay contest - 3 Grand prize winners will be chosen from among all participating Associated Food Stores and receive an Apple Ipad. At the store level, we will have other prizes as well. More details in our next email!

Thank you,

Greg and Gerold

Garden Valley Market

208 462-3817

greg@gardenvalley-market.com

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City Livin' it Ain't !

2012-02-24T11:38:00.000-07:00

Early Morning Visitor

by Rich Smith

On occasion, living in the mountains gives rise to a story or two, and this morning’s incident is a prime example. The snow plows woke me at 6 a.m. as they rumbled down the road at 30 mph, their scrapers making enough racket to disturb the dead. It was pitch dark outside, the sun remaining well below the mountains, but now fully awake I rose and let my dog Molly outside to do her morning duty while I made coffee.

As I poured water into the coffee maker, Molly began barking with deliberate urgency. She had retreated to the safety of the front porch and when I opened the door, gratefully ran inside whining and pacing to and fro and looking at me as if to say, “There is something out there stupid.” Often deer and elk visit, or a raccoon, or fox, and on one occasion, Molly learned that chasing a skunk is not a good idea. However, the only other time she acted so excited and disturbed was when a mountain lion decided to walk across our parking lot, but that was in broad daylight.

I grabbed my torch and stepped outside to have a look around, while Molly cowered behind my legs, still whining and sniffing the air. I saw nothing unusual, but then as I was about to go back inside I heard him. Not twenty yards away, a howl pierced the early morning air sending chills up my spine. I am told wolves seldom, if ever, attack humans, but without provocation will do violence to a dog. I shined the light in the direction of the howl but the source was hidden in the darkness and I saw nothing. The heck with seeing the animal, the howl was encouragement enough to send Molly and me scurrying back inside to double lock the door.

Wolves have visited our cabin before, but have never come so close. Once Renee and I watched as a pack chased an elk across the river. Smart cow that she was, she hid under the porch of the cabin across the river. The wolves circled the cabin from a safe distance not daring to come closer to a human residence. After a few minutes, they tired of the game and went up the mountain to find easer prey. On other occasions, we have heard wolves howling to one another, their cries echoing in the mountains, but always from a respectable distance.

This was the first time I encountered Canis Lupis this year. There is something about a wolf howling in the dead of night that makes me scurry about the cabin to make sure all the doors are locked. Doesn’t matter that I know a wolf would never come onto our porch much less enter an open door, but a locked door gives one a sense of security. From the safety of her bed, Molly agrees.

SINGER Featherweight Class !

2012-02-23T20:54:00.000-07:00

Dave Lachiondo: Basque Music in Garden Valley

2012-02-23T20:45:00.000-07:00

Taters Any Which Way--Shop GV Market!

2012-02-23T13:17:00.003-07:00

We hope you’ve been enjoying the great values on fresh produce here at the Market. This week we continue with value pricing and place a special focus on Potatoes. Across Idaho, the state potato council is celebrating the vegetable that put us on the map! We boil them, mash them and fry them. We stuff, we bake, we double bake and we double stuff. We roast, shred and hash them. We pair them with our favorite meats and oh, we pair them with our favorite fish and oh yes, we pair them with other vegetables as well. We call them taters, tots, fries, bakers, mashers and more. It’s obvious we like the potato. Enjoy your potato the way you like !!!!

Idaho Russets: 39 cents lb

Idaho Reds: 39 cents lb

5lb bag Russets: $1.79

10lb bag Russets: $2.69

15 lb bag Reds: $4.89

2 lb Tiny Red Taters: $1.69

Please remember the other February 30 day deals wind up early next week.

Upcoming events:

Feb 29th – Mar 13th – Case Lot sale – your opportunity to buy bulk at wholesale pricing. Order forms will be available Monday, Feb 27th, at the store, and I will send online to you as well. The order form will also be up on our website.

Have a great weekend!

Greg and Gerold
Garden Valley Market
462-3817
greg@gardenvalley-market.com

Photo by Angel

Learn To Quilt!

2012-02-20T13:11:00.000-07:00

Kindergarten Quilting Class…A Beginner Class

This will be a very beginning class for you if you have always wanted to quilt, but didn’t know where to begin or you want a refresher on basics. It will be a series of 3 or 4 classes, depending on progress of participants. You will learn all the basic skills needed to make a quilt and the class project will be a small simple table topper, completed in this series.

The dates set for this class are Mondays, March 12, 19, 26.The time is from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a class limit of 5 participants so you will have individual instruction time.The charge for this class series is $50, plus your supplies.

If you or a friend are interested in this class, please call the shop and we'll send you the class list of supplies. Stitch 'n' Snip, 342 S. Middle Fork, Crouch/Garden Valley, 462-4602.

For more information, call Kathy Passie @ 208 462 8092

Get Scoop on Alamar Case!

2012-02-18T14:33:00.000-07:00

Boise County Board of Commissioners

Special Meetings

The meetings will be to provide

Public Information on the

Alamar Ranch Case & Judgement

6:30 p.m. at each of the following locations:

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

COMMISSIONERS ROOM

420 MAIN STREET

IDAHO CITY

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

HORSESHOE BEND

COURTHOUSE ANNEX

383 HIGHWAY 55

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

GARDEN VALLEY SENIOR CENTER

261 S. MIDDLE FORK ROAD

CROUCH/GARDEN VALLEY

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Any person needing special accommodations

to participate in the above noticed meetings

should contact the Boise County clerk's office

two days prior to the meeting

at 208-392-4431

BINGO! at the Longhorn Tonight!

2012-02-17T16:20:00.001-07:00

Read this and go play BINGO!

5pm to 8pm tonight, Friday, February 17

Fundraiser
to help Kim Henson pay some of her medical bills!

The Longhorn Bar & Grill

Downtown Crouch

Garden Valley Chamber Gets Rolling For Spring

2012-02-15T10:57:00.001-07:00

From the office of the President
Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 10
Garden Valley, ID 83622
208-462-5003
www.gvchamber.org

Agenda for February 16, 2012

Call to Order by President, Diane Caughlin: 6:00 p.m.
Meeting held at Crouch Community Hall, Downtown

In honor of MARDI GRAS, we are having Sausage and Chicken Gumbo with Red Beans and Rice, Cornbread and something sweet.

Selected Delegations:

~ Joe Caughlin-Afghanistan Soldiers/Children “Thinking of you from Garden Valley Idaho” Power Point presentation

~ Sonja Maurus- GVHD Community CPR/AED Project

~ Cards for members

~ Non-Profit member to member benefits

~ Rescheduled Sno-goers Fun Run, February 25th. Registration is at 9:00-12:00

~ Exergy Tour-May 27th: We ALL need to volunteer to get our town ready to rock and roll, this will be covered by the news media worldwide, so this can be a HUGE boost to our economy!!!! (we need about 50 volunteers the day of the event; probably 5 to help the crew; another 5 for parking and security; 5 for hospitality and VIP; and the rest as course marshals).

· June 8th & 9th: Northfork Championships http://www.northforkchampionship.com/

· Our Industry-Recreation: How do we proceed and what do we want?

~ Friday morning marketing meetings--Think Tank.

~ Letters will be going out to groups, motorcycle, car, church, etc…Need help with this!!!

Reports of Officers:

Secretary--Minutes sent out for review prior to meeting. No changes were requested.
Treasurers Report--Sent out for review prior to meeting.

Report of Committees:

· Spring Fling--Carol Scharf is out of town until March

· Sign Committee--Lynn-Lorraine? It would be so awesome to have this ready with a big welcome sign for the Exergytour!
· 4th of July?
· Trunk or Treat--John Jauregui

Please welcome new members:

Garden Valley Locksmith--Craig Allen
Sandy McLain--Individual
Rowland Auto Body--Eric Rowland

Reason #10 to join your chamber--The more people you know who know about your business, the more opportunities you have to increase and expand your business…bottom line Get Involved!

Please check the website www.gvchamber.org to update your profile on the website. You might want to add an email & website address, picture of you or your business and up to a 50-word blurb. If you send it to dianec@gardenvalleyproperties.com, I will make sure it gets updated.

Member updates--Open to all members to pitch their product or update us on what’s going on with their businesses.

Adjournment 7:00 p.m.

Working Together To: “Strengthen economic development while maintaining our pristine quality of life in Garden Valley by promoting local businesses and advocating for a positive, proactive and progressive community.”

Syringa Club Meets Thursday

2012-02-14T16:32:00.000-07:00

Kim Bosse, Crouch City Clerk, will be the special guest of Syringa Club at noon, on Thursday, February 16. The group will meet at the Garden Valley Senior Center. A light lunch will available for $4.

Projects to be discussed include the dedication of a plaque for the Syringa Building; a partnership with the City of Crouch, regarding the building; and a proposal for Syringa Presents James Castle.

Plants have been ordered for the Spring Fling sale. Western Sand Cherry, Rugosas, Native Idaho Currant, Cinquefoil and Syringas will be planted by members this month and kept for nurturing at the greenhouse of a very generous Bill Partridge.

Syringa 2011 Birthday Calendars are still available for purchase at the Senior Center and Messick's Repair. Only $5 to support this worthy community project.

Syringa Club is a community service organization which welcomes all women. Please feel free to visit, have a bite to eat and learn about the group.

For information, call Georgianna Goetsch at 462-3709, or Ione Messick, at 462-3284.

Remember! Friends of the Library have teamed up with the Idaho Humanities Council to bring Dave Lachiondo and his Basque music to the GV Library on Saturday, February 25, at 4:00 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful variety of songs and instruments and taste a little of the food of the Basque culture. There is no charge for this event.

Basque Music and History at Library

2012-02-11T21:49:00.001-07:00

An Afternoon of Basque Music and History

Don’t miss this!

Dave Lachiondo

February 25

4:00 p.m.

Garden Valley District Library

85 Old Crouch Rd.

Victor Hugo once responded to the question "Who are the Basques" by saying, "The people who sing and dance at the foot of the Pyrenees." While recognizing the subjectivity of this definition, interaction with Basques through cultural events has been the entry point for many who seek to understand this unique culture. This program will combine elements of Basque music, using instruments such as the accordion, txistu (Basque flute), and tambourine (pandero), to illustrate the different Basque musical traditions. In addition to traditional fandangos (jotas), arin-arins (porrusaldas), and bribilketas (serpentine Basque street dances), there will be sea ballads, children's songs and lullabies, as well as a variety of work songs. Enjoy some Basque goodies and refreshments!

Dave Lachiondo is the son and grandson of Basque immigrants to Idaho. Born in
1947, he is a career educator who has served as a teacher, guidance counselor, and school and district administrator in Idaho’s public and parochial schools. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College of California, in 1969; his Master’s in Education from Idaho State University, in 1973; and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education from the University of Idaho, in 1985. He is presently the Director of the Basque Studies Program at Boise State.

This program is funded in part by the Idaho Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization that serves as the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Submitted by Bob Seal

FIBER FREAKS WINTER BLUES SPIN-IN!

2012-02-10T15:25:00.000-07:00

By Margaret Thomas

13th Annual Garden Valley Winter Blues

Fiber Freaks Spin-In

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Crouch Community Hall

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Oil your wheel and get out your fiber! It’s almost time to spin away the winter blues!

All spinners and drop-ins are welcome. Please bring a sack lunch and finger-food dish to share (no crockpots, no cooking allowed). For your convenience, soup, sandwiches, and finger food items may be purchased at the nearby Garden Valley Market, Wild Bill’s Coffee and Bistro, and/or the Longhorn Restaurant. Also bring a fiber related, wrapped, white elephant gift. Bring your show-and-tell items. And bring news of other workshops, spin-ins, and fiber conferences.

There is a $5 donation for spinners, $15 donation for vendors. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided.

Directions: From Boise, take Hwy 55 north to Banks (19 miles north of Horseshoe Bend), turn right onto Hwy 17 (Banks-Lowman Road) towards Loman. Take a left turn (9 miles up river) into the town of Crouch. Bear right when you get to the center of town. The Community Hall is next to the Trading Post and across the street from the Merc. Come early and have breakfast at one of the local restaurants. Enjoy the snow (if there is any!) and the lovely ride up, but drive carefully.

For further information call Jo 462-3797, Kathy 462-8092, Georgianna 462-3709 or Margaret 462-8014.

Photo by Angel

GV Chamber Notes

2012-02-09T13:20:00.000-07:00

Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Minutes January 26, 2012
Submitted by Diane Caughlin

~Ken and Betty Rodgers presented clips of their Viet Nam documentary, Bravo! , for consideration to be shown at the planned Troop Appreciation event to be held during the first few months of 2012. The Board was favorably disposed to including Bravo! in the planned event.
~ Diane presented An Emergency Planning Guide from the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security. Members need to become familiar with it and provide recommendations for applying planning guidelines to the community. After a short discussion, it was decided that the Chamber’s alternate meeting place will be the Garden Valley Market during a power disruption or weather event.
~ Diane Carlson and Mike Tomlin have put together a marketing letter targeted for groups interested in family or class reunions, car rallies, etc. Motion was passed to authorize $100 for mailing expenses.
~ Diane noted SWITA marketing literature and administrative records are being corrected to show the GV Chamber and all related Job Creation and Retention Council organizations as being separate, stand-alone entities.
~ It was noted that the dinner items for this Chamber meeting were more extensive, to accommodate the visiting Garden Valley Contractors Association members. $80 will be provided as compensation for the caterer.
~ Diane noted that 2012 Chamber members will be receiving their annual invoice during February, and payment must be received by the end of March. John noted that SWITA has asked the Chamber whether there will be a “Gold Rush” theme for any Chamber events during 2012, since Boise County is planning to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in the Boise Basin. Diane asked that all members forward their ideas to her for membership consideration. There was general agreement that it might be a good idea to flavor the 4th of July celebration with some sort of “Gold Rush” theme. Diane adjourned the Board meeting at 6 pm and transitioned to the general member meeting.

GV Chamber of Commerce
Members Meeting Notes of January 26, 2012

Diane Caughlin, President, Presiding
Julie Leslie, Vice President
John Jauregui, Secretary
Vicky Burford, Treasurer
Diane Carlson, Member at Large

Old Business:

~ Diane reminded everyone that the Friday morning marketing brainstorming meetings are producing some great ideas for action and invited all to join us at 9am at Wild Bill’s to generate ideas for making people outside of GV more aware of the vacation opportunities in the area. We’re working on extending invitations to groups to use our restaurants, lodging accomodations, etc.
~ Re Opportunities, do people know where we are, do they know where to turn--we need signage. Lynne did a lot of work on the signage, good ideas. Get people to turn toward GV, then Crouch, give people an idea of virtual hotel, lodges, and motels.
Point of SWITA grant is 500 beds in virtual hotel. Georgiana’s weaving retreat brings in 1-2 dozen weavers--people stayed for three days. John checked marketing opportunities at the airport. There are many displays available for businesses, communities and organizations to market their products and services. Graphic Board in Concourse B supports videos of places and things to see in Idaho.
~ SWITA supports newspaper inserts in large cities in the West, talking about what’s available in Southwest Idaho. Other opportunities, advertise on buses in cities not too far from here--SLC, Portland, Seattle--to raise people’s awareness of our Valley. AAA tour book suggested.
~ Phil Palmiotto (representing Fire Dept.): There was a drawing for the Weatherby rifle donated by Haztec drilling, 300 tickets sold. Proceeds will go to the high school scholarship and burnout fund. Winner is Irving Park from College Place, Washington.

New Business:

~ We have sent “Our Troops: Thinking of You from Garden Valley” 40 boxes of goodies, and we have sent 43 boxes of clothing for children for the chaplain to distribute. We’re not finished; please drop off your gifts for either, any time!

Member Updates:

~ Marlene Robison, Evergreen Insurance: Property insurance, dental and vision, funeral home prepayment must go into insurance coverage. Benefit in Chamber membership: you can offer your services to Chamber, e.g., Garden Mt. B&B is offering 20% off if associated with Chamber. There is a list of others offering discounts (on website).
~ Garden Valley Radio: Rex LeFevre, Rich Smith, Tim Benedict, Terry Lloyd, and lots of volunteers are involved. The Big News is they just got authorization to be a 5013c organization, so they are now eligible for grants and donations. Rich Smith is still pursuing an FCC license; the anticipation window will open in next 3-6 months. Rich is ready to launch. Tim Benedict put together a website with streaming through Garden Valley Radio.com. They've done some broadcast testing from a 7 watt transmitter and small antenna from the airfield, to Banks, to the edge of Boise National Forest. We can go up to 100 watts with FCC license. It will help with emergency planning for the community and businesses. 98.3 - 98.5. Selling ads? The station will be able to list sponsor businesses. They will donate ads with appropriate sponsorship.
~ Kim Bosse, City of Crouch: She took advantage of Groupon with Idaho Xports—good advertising for individual businesses.
~ Toni Palmiotto - Young Life: Youth group meets at the outreach center at 7 pm, on Wednesday night. They mentor kids and work toward attending camp. If you have extra work, they are available.
~ Phil Palmiotto: Construction specializing in log and timber construction and log furniture.
~ Steve Semmels, Craig Creek Rental: Tools large and small and equipment rental starting in spring. He does construction on side only. He has been here since ’93 and also does irrigation pumps, etc. He also houses Roland’s Body Shop; good at paint matching.
~ Vandye Forester has been in business fifty years doing advertising, public relations, and communications. He was an award winning corporate speech-writer champion in '83.
~ Carl Severance: Severance Sand and Gravel Inc. is located near the school. Lynn has been here since childhood; started Lynn backhoe in ’83, out in 2006, now into gravel full time; also ready-mix concrete. Excellent mix design! Haul to you or pick it up.
~ Jerry McClain, electrical contractor: New construction, commercial and residential.
~ Sandy McClain, McClain's Bookkeeping: Small accounting firm for small businesses. Daughter does taxes.
~ Bill Hadzor: Wild Bill's Coffee and Bistro. Serves breakfast 7 am every morning and great lunches. Bill also does Electrical Construction to keep Jerry honest!
~ Lynne McKibbin: Dahlia's Flower Shop: Valentine’s Day coming up. Early orders get discounts!
~ Jackie Gaynor has been here since 2009. She works broadcast captioning for live broadcasts, including KTVB Cares and the Boise holiday parade last year. She’s a former court reporter.
~ Mark Stetson: Three Forks Custom Woodworks, all kinds of construction.
~ Rex LeFevre, Radio Station KXGV 98.5: Admits to having the ugliest building in town. They want to put a false front on building; working on grant. Also turning Crouch into 'Hollywood of Garden Valley', promoting movie and TV production of private producers.
~ Rick Fobes has been an electrical contractor six years in the area and is hoping to bump up business.
~ Thelma Davis owns and operates Starlight Mountain Theatre. They have lost their lease on the building for the theater in Boise. They are now working on permits with the city, for a new lease. Their new shows include Fiddler on the Roof, Calamity Jane, Cinderella, Joseph’s Technicolor Dream Coat. They get 15-25,000 people through summer. Season tickets are now available. They will continue dinners from Sizzler.
~ Diane Carlson: Sun Country Salon is doing cans for cuts for food bank. Bring in up to 5 cans of food and get $1 off per can up to 5.
~ Vicky Burford, Outfitters Trading Post, the animal feed store next to car wash: She provides feed for all types of animals. She also makes and sells leather purses, belts and horse tack.
~ John Jauregui: Business consulting with individuals, organizations, businesses who want to move forward in a specific direction, i.e., mergers, and be successful with the process and more competitive. Also will offer seminars in spring, discounted for Chamber Members.
~ Deb Fondren: They have provided plumbing services since 1998. Business is poor this winter--they need to figure how they can all stay here.
~ Dick Polley: Remodels homes and installs windows. He’s also a musician, guitar and western vocals.
~ Scott Leslie, Castle Mountain Homes, does a little bit of everything. Mingle with one another, network, talk and help one another out with unique service (Paint Booth) etc. Says contractors need to overcome the stigma about 'Garden Valley time'. "We all need to get to know subcontractors we’re working with, to work better with one another and figure out how to market ourselves better."
~ Steve Pederson: Remodels, new construction, decks, home repairs. He’s trying to overcome Garden Valley time/Longhorn contractor’s stigma.
~ Christy Jauregui, Friends of the Library: Spring offerings--Feb. 25th, Dave Lachiando, with Basque music, history, serving basque food. The library is hosting an author presentation by Robin Lee Hatcher, “Hearts of Gold”, on March 5th. March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day fundraising party.
~ Spring Fling will be April 28th.
~ GV Properties: Cookbooks are still available, $10 each--recipes of food served at meetings. Proceeds go to Christmas Kids. These cookbooks make great, inexpensive gifts.
~ Scott Leslie, Castle Mt. Homes, challenges everyone to bring someone with them to next meeting ~

Valentine's Week-End Dance!

2012-02-09T11:54:00.000-07:00

Dirty Shame Saloon

Valentine's Weekend Dance

Live Music at the Shame

Saturday, February 11

9:00 pm

Location: The Dirty Shame Saloon

Downtown Crouch

462-2000

Win A Shopping Spree at The Market!

2012-02-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

by Greg at Garden Valley Market

Greetings!

When you visit the Market next, you’ll find a focus on a few new things this month. We begin with “Love your Pet” month which features great buys on many pet products and pictures of pets from around Garden Valley. In addition, we have a featured display for Cascade Vet Clinic and Outfitter Trading Post, both located here in Garden Valley. Enter to win a dental cleaning for your pet and check out the tack and feed products offered via Outfitter Trading. Look for your pet photos throughout the store, or on the screen saver on our checkout stands, and of course in the Pet Album on our Facebook Page. We truly appreciate the numerous photos we received.

Next, we have a focus on Western Family Products, based out of Portland, Oregon. Western Family is our Private Label brand that competes well with national brand products. You can only find Western Family in independent grocery stores. Each item that Western Family sells has to pass rigorous quality standards just like National Brands. Western Family is cost effective because they don’t spend millions on advertising passing the savings on to customers.

To help celebrate, we are giving away a $150 shopping spree for Western Family Products at the end of the month. Entry forms are available at the Customer service desk. Our 30-day deals highlight the Western Family Brand and best of all…..Western Family offers a double your money back guarantee if not satisfied with their product. We hope you give them a try and compare to some National Brands.

In other news, fresh salmon and tilapia in the meat counter this week!!!!!!

We’re closing in on the Super Bowl Weekend, so don’t forget your party supplies and party trays! Just around the corner is Valentines Day and you’ll see the candies and cards out on display!

Finally, attention organizers! If you find yourself the lead volunteer to organize a classroom party, community gathering or team fundraiser, many times the first thought is “let’s run to Boise and buy food and see if the Market or other local businesses in town will donate something”. In the excitement or anxiety of organizing we can overlook the juxtaposition that we’ll spend our money in Boise and only involve local businesses for donations. What many organizers may not realize is that we are able to wholesale for these events saving you time and money. Help us help you spend more time focusing on the event and let us do the shopping. You’ll find us convenient and very competitive in many areas allowing you to stretch your organizing dollars. If we’re not competitive on certain items wholesale, we’ll let you know so that you can plan to purchase it elsewhere. Just contact us with advance notice and we’ll do all possible to help make your event a success.

Have a great weekend and we look forward to your next visit

Greg and Gerold
Garden Valley Market
462-3817
greg@gardenvalley-market.com

Greg King Memorial Nine Ball Tournament

2012-02-01T17:22:00.000-07:00

Terrace Lakes is Hosting

The second annual

Nine Ball Memorial Tournament

in Honor of

Greg King

on Saturday, February 4

Sign-up starts at 5:30 p.m.

Tournament will start at 6:00 p.m.

Buy-in is $5

Terrace Lakes gift certificates will be awarded

for nine ball breaks.

Come and Join Us for a Night of Fun

In Honor of the “King of Pool”!

Crouch Bridge Will Be Plowed

2012-01-31T11:51:00.000-07:00

The City of Crouch has announced that Bill Jones, Supervisor of Boise County Road and Bridge, has agreed to drop the county snowplow blade, as they cross the Old Crouch Bridge towards the Middle Fork road. They did this in the past but received complaints about the berms left behind. The City has asked that he start dropping the blade again, in an effort to help out with the snow plowing.

If anyone has any concerns or objections, please contact Kim Bosse directly.
Bill Jones is only going to do this with the understanding that “we want him to do this” and the City would like to relieve him of complaints.
Kim Bosse
City Clerk/Treasurer
(208)462-4687
cityofcrouch@frontiernet.net

Join the Chamber of Commerce: Business & Non-Business Welcome!

2012-01-25T14:54:00.002-07:00

Greater Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Diane Caughlin, shares reasons for joining the Chamber:

~ You tap into an extensive volunteer base that acts as an arm of your business, by providing marketing and promotional assistance and educational opportunities, and by working to improve the quality of life in our community -- all in the name of member businesses!

~ Membership in Chamber is a rite of passage, an investment in the health and abundance of your business, and a way to harness the collective power that is available from creating a solid business community.

~ Many opportunities to network, advertise, and communicate open up when you join the Chamber! Another key reason business people join Chamber is to get the inside scoop on what is happening in the County, often before others know and well in advance of it being printed in the papers.

~ What we do know is that a community that acts like a community - that is, one that bands together to reach common goals – will be more successful than a similar number of individuals all acting alone. In other words, the old adage rings true… “There is strength in numbers”. And whether it’s for tourist promotion, efforts to promote local economic health, or even support for community events, a critical mass of support is essential for success.

~ The Chamber Information Center is a popular stop for tourists and as a member of the Chamber you may place your promotional materials at the Information Center located on the community hall wall, for no fee. We have plans to move it to the front wall of the Radio Station.

~ The Chamber fulfills literally hundreds of information requests every year. Requests arrive by mail, email and telephone, and we make certain to answer all questions thoroughly and quickly. We feel good service reflects well on our town – good impressions are invaluable, and we only connect Chamber members with the people looking for their services.

~ The Chamber supports community events that bring visitors to town. Some of the events we support are: the 4th of July Celebration, Spring Fling, Trunk or Treat. This year we are also inviting groups such as car, motorcycle, church, etc., to come here, stay in our town, and use the services we provide.

~ The Chamber will host periodic business-training seminars this year, to help small businesses fulfill their goals and connect with helpful resources and information.

~ The Chamber emails notices to our members prior to all Chamber events and whenever there is something of interest to share with members.

~ The Greater Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce maintains our popular website, which contains much interesting and useful information for those interested in learning more about the Garden Valley area. The site maintains a comprehensive, and regularly updated, calendar of Valley-wide events. As an added benefit, Chamber member businesses are listed in the on-line business directory and provided a free link to their business website.

~ You support the community that supports your business, and you establish a certain amount of credibility in the business community, as well as with the general public.
Your membership investment is 95% tax deductible. Your dues, as a business, are $80 per year. With this, you have the opportunity to eat dinner at ten meetings throughout the year! It pretty much pays for itself!

~ Non-business community members are invaluable and are welcome to join for $30 per year. Dinner deal applies to all members!

Diane Caughlin, President

Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 10
Garden Valley, Idaho 83622
208-462-5003 info@gvchamber.org

WICAP Offers Help To Low-Income Residents

2012-01-23T17:11:00.001-07:00

(Weather Permitting)

WICAP WILL BE IN GARDEN VALLEY ON

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

DOING:

ENERGY ASSISTANCE

COMMODITIES (temporary emergency food)

ENERGY KITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

CROUCH COMMUNITY HALL : 1022 Old Crouch Rd.

Western Idaho Community Action Partnership, Inc. (WICAP) is involved with developing and administering anti-poverty programs. They offer many services to low-income populations in Western Idaho communities:

Emergency Assistance, Education, Employment, Housing, Health--including help for pregnant women, and self-sufficiency.

They welcome volunteers, who enable them to offer more services; in return, volunteers can obtain or update skills for employment.

If you are in need of assistance, please bring the following:
1) Recent copy of utility bill.
2) Recent payroll stub showing past three months income.
3) Documents from Social Security, Unemployment, Pension, etc.
4) Final termination notice.
5) Proof of present address.
6) Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Senior Center Closed For Dinner

2012-01-19T11:15:00.001-07:00

Thursday, January 19, the Garden Valley Senior Center will be closed for dinner, due to snow.

Granny's Closet will be open Friday, 1/20, from 1-5 and Saturday, 1/21, from 10-5. Have a nice week-end, drive carefully and see you on Tuesday, January 24, for Exercise and Dinner!

Artist James Castle Catching On in Europe

2012-01-16T13:32:00.002-07:00

The work of Garden Valley artist, James Castle, has been exhibited throughout the United States since 1962. His first showing was A Voice of Silence, at the Image Gallery in Portland, Oregon: he was 63-years-old. The first international exhibition of his work was of his Art Books, held at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada, in 2000. The European art world first gave a nod to Castle in London, England, in 2001, and in Bristol, England and Munich, Germany, in 2002. Since then, his work has been exhibited in England, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, and Korea. The following is from Galerie Karsten Greve, with catalogue text by Margit Rowell and John Yau.

JAMES CASTLE

Exhibition from 14th January to 17th March 2012

Galerie Karsten Greve is presenting the first comprehensive retrospective of the work of James Castle (1899-1977) in France.

James Castle, with his extensive oeuvre of collages, drawings, books, and assemblages, is one of the most interesting discoveries of North American art in the 20th century. His works, which for decades had only been shown regionally or mistakenly in group exhibitions on outsider art, have in recent years increasingly attracted the attention of collectors and museums. The perfection of the drawings, Castle’s material aesthetics, and the numerous references to the avant-garde of the 20th century are all fascinating. Although he had never any personal contact with it at all, Castle’s paper works are reminiscent of collages of European art before 1945, and even more of pop art’s view of the everyday aesthetics and the commercial art of the post-war period in the U.S.

James Castle, who was born in Idaho, was deaf from birth. Having no access to spoken language, he never learned how to read or write, but even as a child he made drawings all the time. Drawings were his means of communicating with his family, but even more, art for him was a way of appropriating and reflecting on the world. James Castle spent his entire life with his family in Garden Valley. His art was influenced by the fact that for decades his father, in addition to the farm, ran a shop and post office in the village. James Castle collected the wrappings, cardboards, and advertising brochures and used the reverse sides as drawing paper, the printed material as visual inspiration and material for his collages. He mixed his paints out of stove soot, crepe paper, and saliva, and drew and painted with sharpened sticks and soft rolled cardboard. With great concentration, he created fascinating and conceptual works that in addition to an extraordinary sensitivity for materials also exhibit a highly complex spatial order.

James Castle was interested in rural buildings, in houses, barns, and fences, which he reproduced in a smaller scale and with a precise sense of perspective. Interiors are always visualized with their simple furnishings and their surface structures of wooden beams and wallpaper pattern repeats in various perspectives. In some interiors, he presents groups of his works like in an imaginary exhibition. In addition, he created book objects, sculptures, and collages of letters and brand marks. This fascination with letters and numbers may be initially surprising, especially in light of the fact that it could never be established just how far he actually understood the content of texts. The visual appeal of the graphic signs and the complexity of the books which he filled with his drawings, however, are easily and immediately understood by the beholder of James Castle’s fantastical objects.

In his lifetime, James Castle was only known to a small circle of people interested in art, but early on other artists were enthusiastic about his work and supported it. He himself lived to see the opening of his first solo exhibition in the museum of Idaho’s state capital Boise. He attracted international attention with the first scholarly retrospective of his work at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2009. This year, Museum Reina Sofia in Madrid has devoted the first comprehensive European retrospective to James Castle, a selection of which will travel in May 2012 to the K 21 – Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen Düsseldorf.

Exhibition and catalogue were produced in cooperation with the James Castle Collection and Archive.

*Photo from Facebook, Portrait of an Artist.
*Thanks to Georgianna Goetsch for the heads up.

Join a Book Club at the Library!

2012-01-15T13:59:00.001-07:00

Submitted by Kathy Passie
Friends of the GV Library

The Garden Valley Library has some great programs planned for the next three
months:

On Saturday, January 21, there will be a gathering of any folks interested
in forming or joining a book club. Any or all interested people are invited to come
discuss this idea. The clubs will be Library-sponsored, but the genre of the books
selected as well as the meeting times of the club(s) will be entirely up to the club members. Many people have expressed an interest in forming some book or reading
clubs, so we are hoping to facilitate this . Since we have a cold, dry winter, this is a perfect time to catch up on some of that reading you’ve always wanted to do.

The meeting will be at 1:00 p.m, at the library. We’ll have refreshments and group discussion. Come and meet other folks who share your interests in reading and perhaps form your group. Your library is here for you to enjoy, and we hope to see you there, and maybe bring a friend too! If by chance you are not able to attend the Saturday meeting, there will be a “sign-up” list at the library, so you may be included in organizing these groups.

In February, the Friends of The Library, in conjunction with the Idaho Humanities Council, are sponsoring a guest speaker and a special program on Saturday, February 25. Dave Lachiondo will present a program on Basque culture featuring music and history. We also will be serving some Basque culinary specialties to “immerse” us into this special presentation.

March brings us to a St. Patrick’s Day Party on the afternoon of Saturday, March 17. Music and fun for all are promised.

Much more information will be forthcoming as the date gets closer, but you might
want to “save the date” on your calendar.

Children's Clothing Needed For Afghanistan

2012-01-14T12:00:00.004-07:00

A message from Diane Caughlin

President, Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce

Hey Everyone,

I guess we are becoming famous in Afghanistan! I received the email (below) from an Army Chaplain stationed in Afghanistan asking for help with a new project:

Ms Caughlin:

I have a request from my commander. We are in the process of doing a clothing drive for the children in the area. This is the hearts and minds part of our campaign. We are desperately in need of used children's clothing that we can distribute in our AO. This would mean a quieter summer fighting season, if we do this part of our mission right.

I have contacted all the churches I know of to help with the children's clothing.

I know that is not something that's in your lane as part of the adopt a soldier program.

However if you can point us in the right direction or help directly, it will be greatly appreciated.

This is time sensitive as we are trying to do this distribution in the next few weeks.

Thanks in advance if you can coordinate or able to help with this.

God Bless you

CH Somaratna

I sent an email asking for more specifics, Capt. Somaratna replied:

Regarding sizes, as long as they are children's clothing we will distribute them regardless. There is a need for primary through middle school sizes. These kids wear anything that keeps them warm and covers them up.

Chaplain S.D. Somaratna

Our community is so awesome; for the "Thinking of you from Garden Valley Idaho" operation, we shipped over 40 boxes to the soldiers, so I'm sure we can rummage up some clothing for these children. If you have anything to donate, please bring them to the Garden Valley Properties office, 609 S. Middle Fork Road, Garden Valley, Idaho

462-4620.

Thank you again for your help.

Diane Caughlin, President, GGVCC

Friday Morning Chamber Marketing Meetings!

2012-01-12T16:50:00.000-07:00

The Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce meets for casual brainstorming every Friday at 9:00 a.m., at Wild Bills Coffee & Bistro, in Downtown Crouch.

Tomorrow’s meeting, Friday, January 13, will focus on why we should be a part of the Chamber--what are the benefits!?

Chamber members will also be discussing the Crouch sign project they are working on. Diane Caughlin says they’ve had a lot of great ideas and Joe Roberts requested she do an AAR (after action review, it’s a military term) following the meetings. She’ll try to put that together for you after tomorrow’s meeting.

Hope to see you all there!

For info, contact:
Diane Caughlin, President
Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 10
Garden Valley, Idaho 83622
208-462-5003 info@gvchamber.org

Garden Valley Market Swings Into 2012

2012-01-07T12:23:00.001-07:00

by Greg Simione

Hello to the first week of 2012,

Most of our visitors to the Valley have left and school is back in session. As we enter our quiet season made even quieter due to lack of snow, we keep plugging along at the Market. With six months under our belt and some breathing room, we’ll review our merchandise selection to ensure we are meeting your expectations. This will be an opportunity to reduce slow moving items and maintain an appropriate inventory.

Some changes have already begun. We recently began to expand our vitamin and minerals selection, as well as the amount of organic produce and organic products in general. You’ll begin to see an increase in the number of Private Label Western Family products, but we will always also carry name brand items. Their products are doing very well because of their quality and low prices.

Some new items this week are in response to many requests for alternative sweeteners and baking items. In addition to Stevia and Agave products, we are now carrying Coconut Secret Brand. Their products include:

Coconut Crystals – Low glycemic sugar alternative – organic –unrefined, gluten free, unbleached, GMO Free, vegan
Coconut Flour –Gluten Free, GMO Free, High in Fiber and low Carbs – unbleached - organic
Coconut Aminos – Raw, soy free seasoning sauce, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, GMO Free – organic (compare to soy sauce)
Coconut Vinegar – Raw, gluten free, high in FOS, GMO Free – organic (compare to apple cider vinegar)
Coconut Nectar – raw, organic, low glycemic sweetener (compare to Agave), gluten free, GMO Free, fat free, vegan

The January 30-day Deal flyers are in the store. Pick one up the next time you shop. Not all items are available and if an item is out, we will do our best to get it for you by the next delivery.

We want to thank Lynne McKibbin, from Dahlia’s Flowers & Gifts, for heading up a campaign to decorate the town with Holiday Flags. You may have noticed them driving into town and on many of the local businesses. Even without the snow, the flags have added to the charm of our area.

Finally, don’t let the lack of snow stop our fun! The Idaho X-Sports Tubing Hill in Garden Valley is open on weekends. They’ve been hard at work making snow since Thanksgiving. It’s fun for the whole family and one of the few winter activities available for our area.

Have a great Playoff-filled weekend and we look forward to your next visit!

Greg and Gerold
Garden Valley Market
462-3817
greg@gardenvalley-market.com

Hospital District Gives Gift For All Seasons

2011-12-24T16:37:00.001-07:00

GVHB board member, Barb Cobb, center, shows off AED
to Crouch Volunteer Ambulance EMT Mike Butler
and Senior Center EOA Coordinator, Marcie Pyorre.

by Sonja Maurus

Six Automated External Defibrillators (AED) were purchased for the Garden Valley Community CPR/AED program just in time for the holidays. Public access AEDs are now located at:

1. Garden Valley Market
2. GV Senior Center
3. GV Community Church
4. GV School
5. Project Patch
6. Lowman
7. Terrace Lakes Resort - partnership

The GV Community AED Program has donated AEDS and CPR training to all recipients. **CPR/AED classes are available at GV Outreach Center

The goal of the Garden Valley Hospital Board Community CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program is to save lives by shortening the time to defibrillation in sudden cardiac arrest.

Heart disease is the single greatest cause of death in the US. Every year, almost 500,000 adult Americans die of heart attack. Over half (250,000) will die before they reach the hospital. These are called sudden cardiac arrest. Electrical changes in the heart are the most common cause of these sudden cardiac arrests. Defibrillation is the treatment and the earlier the better.

TIME IS THE ENEMY! If a person in sudden cardiac arrest is defibrillated within the first minute the survival rate can be almost 90%. Every minute from sudden cardiac arrest to defibrillation worsens the chance of survival by 10%.

YOU CAN BE THEIR BEST HOPE! Survival of sudden cardiac arrest depends on the people closest to the victim to:

1. Immediately recognize the problem

2. AED – defibrillate – IT’S AS EASY A PUSHING A BUTTON

3. Start CPR and Call EMS 1-800-632-8000

4. Emergency Ambulance Service continues treatment

~ ~ ~

GARDEN VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

2011 SERVICE REVIEW

2011 was a busy year for the Garden Valley Hospital District (GVHD).

Dr Koenig moved to his new office in March. GVHB continues to provide financial support to enable the sliding scale care by Dr Koenig. GVHD transferred the X-ray machine to Dr Koenig at his new office. We continue to appreciate Dr Koenig and wish him well in his beautiful new office.

In April, GVHD advertised in The Idaho World, seeking community direction for best use of the old clinic building and GVHD dollars.

At the May meeting, four options were presented. Two had to be declined due to incompatibility with GVHD mission and/or physical building.

During our June meeting, GVHD voted to combine the two health care related options of a youth substance abuse prevention program and a health information and support services program. These continue the GVHD mission “To enhance, encourage, and educate the physical, mental and emotional well being of the Garden Valley community in a safe and positive environment”.

The next several months were spent in negotiations and paperwork while the building underwent repairs. The old clinic was given a facelift which included safety and energy improvements.

GVHD continued to support the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) by providing funding for EMT training and patient care equipment to Crouch Volunteer Ambulance (CVAS). This year, the increasing incidents of off-road recreational injuries motivated the GVHD to contribute funds essential to Ambulance’s purchase of an off-road patient transport vehicle.

GVHD continued its support of GV School by replenishing first aid and hygiene supplies in both athletic and nurse offices.

In September, the repairs were all done and we re-opened the clinic building, renamed The Garden Valley Outreach Center.

The first program at the building has been the teen substance abuse prevention based upon the recognized Idaho Drug Free Youth (IDFY). Brent Waltman immediately took five teens to the IDFY conference focusing on youth leadership building positive choices for a drug free life style.

The Project Toward No Drugs (PTND) aimed at middle school students was launched in December.

CPR/AED training will be just one of the on-going health information classes available at the GV Outreach Center.

2012 promises to be an even busier year, with increasing health information programs and support services.

GVHD meetings are open to the public with the date, time and place posted at the GV Library and Post Office. Current board members include Jan Ward, Barbara Cobb, Sandy Bailey, Mary Powell, Carol Lynde, Sonja Maurus, and Mark Krepps. We are currently seeking a new board member to replace Carol who is leaving the board after over ten years of service.

Happy Holidays at Garden Valley MarketShop Downtown Crouch**

2011-12-21T13:35:00.002-07:00

Merry Christmas!

We want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and let you know what to expect at the Market through the Holidays.

Store Hours:
Christmas Eve (Saturday) – closed at 6pm
Christmas Day (Sunday) - 10am – 2pm – There will be no hot deli service, movie rentals, liquor sales, money orders or ups services on that day – just open enough to help those that may have forgotten important food, medicine, baby, or other grocery items they need.
New Years Eve and New Years Day are regular store hours – no changes.

When you shop this week, you’ll see wonderful fresh produce and great value pricing at the Market. Some examples are:

Bananas - 69 cents lb
Orange Gift boxes - $7.49
Pineapple - 99 cents lb
Celery - 89 cents bunch
Pink Lady Apples - $1.09 lb
Grapefruit - 39 cents each
Pomegranates - 99 cents each

We have plenty of other fresh produce including a selection of organic products.

There is one more Bronco Game this Thursday! Don’t forget to pick up your platter of hot chicken wings, take 'n bake pizza, or chicken, to enjoy during the Bowl game.

SHOP DOWNTOWN CROUCH!

Finally, if you’re looking for last minute gift ideas, don’t forget to check out all of the Shops in Garden Valley:

**For example, in addition to all of our Christmas items, we carry small kitchen appliances, toys, games, pet toys and more** Check out **The Red Rooster**Stitch n Snip**Granny’s Closet**Dahlias**Books in the Attic**Outfitters Trading Post**The Trading Post**Alpha n Omega thrift store**…..all with great gifts both large and small.

All Garden Valley Market Christmas items are on clearance pricing!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas to all of our Customers and thank you so much for your support! We look forward to your next visit and we look forward to SNOW!!!!!!

Greg and Gerold, Garden Valley Market

Sno-Goers Fun Run Coming Up!

2011-12-18T22:17:00.002-07:00

***The Garden Valley Snowmobile Fun Run, originally scheduled for January 7 has been postponed until late February due to lack of snow.

For more information, contact Dave Reimer 462-4547
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. The Garden Valley Sno-Goers will hold their annual FUN RUN fundraiser on Saturday, January 7. The event will take place at Terrace Lakes Resort just outside of Crouch, Idaho.

The event features a 50% payback fun run, raffle, door prizes, and a special Free Raffle for kids 12 and under.

Registration is 9 a.m. to Noon. Entry Fee is $5. Raffle starts at 4 p.m. Parking available for RVs and trailers.

More Info: Dave Reimer 208-462-4547.

Proceeds support trail maintenance, grooming and community organizations.

The Garden Valley Snowmobile Club, Inc (the Sno-Goers), is a not for profit corporation.

School Zone One Needs Trustee

2011-12-14T13:27:00.000-07:00

At the December 13 Board meeting, the Board voted to accept the resignation of Trustee Dewey Fisher, due to the fact that he "has moved and no longer resides in Zone 1", although many would dispute that he was ever in the correct zone. Attached is the Announcement of Vacancy.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

School Board Trustee Position, Zone I

The Board of the Garden Valley School District announces a Trustee vacancy for Trustee Zone I, effective immediately.

Requirements for the position include being a legal resident of the designated Trustee Zone, energy and enthusiasm for the District and its schools, the ability to work within the duties and responsibilities of school trustees, make difficult decisions, and the ability to spend the necessary time for training, meeting preparation, and meeting attendance and participation.

Interested parties should submit a letter of interest answering the following questions:

1. Why do you wish to serve on the Garden Valley School District Board of Trustees?

2. What experience, knowledge, skills, or training do you have that would benefit the Board?

3. What do you see your role on the board as being?

The deadline for letters of interest is 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 5, 2012, and should be sent to Lynette Craven, Clerk of the Board, PO Box 710, Garden Valley, ID 83622, or delivered to the District office at 1053 Banks Lowman Road.

Should the Board wish to conduct interviews, applicants will be notified and a date and time agreed upon.

The successful applicant will be sworn in at the next convening meeting of the Board, and will serve the remainder of the term associated with the vacant position – standing for re-election in May of 2013.

For questions about the Garden Valley School District, the application process, or boundaries of the vacant Zone, please contact Lynette Craven a lcraven@gvsd.net or by telephone at 462-3756 or 462-4036.

Thank you for your interest in the Garden Valley School District

Open House at Garden Valley Market!

2011-12-08T21:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Holiday Season to our shoppers!

We cordially invite you to our Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 10th, from 10am – 3pm. Help us Celebrate our first Holiday Season in the new market and allow us to show our appreciation through Sampling of Special Food items, Recipe Sharing, One-Day Specials and Door Prizes.

The next 30-day deal flyer is available at the store and runs through December 27th! It’s called Home for the Holidays and is filled with smart pricing on basic holiday baking needs, meal ideas, and coupon savings.

In addition to all of the grocery values, we’re selling locally grown poinsettias, numerous holiday gifts, gift cards, toys, wrapping paper, decorations, lights, – all priced to move – check here first!!!!!

Have a great weekend!

Greg and Gerold
Garden Valley Market
208 462-3817
greg@gardenvalley-market.com

Scoop on Terrace Lakes Septic Problems: Show Up Saturday!

2011-12-07T21:28:00.002-07:00

By Ilene Johnson

Terrace Lakes is holding a fourth meeting regarding their septic system problems on Saturday, December 10, at 11 a.m., in the Multi Purpose Room at Garden Valley School. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome.

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This letter is to explain some misconceptions about Terrace Lakes Resort and their septic system problems.

I am pleased that Terrace Lakes Resort has finally made the news in Boise County.
It is too bad that it sheds such a bad light on the Resort. We have about five-hundred happy members and property owners that are very helpful and supportive and we are truly thankful for them.

I would like to clarify some of the negative publicity and rumors about our situation that has been publicized.

I tried to have a letter published in the Idaho World when we first had our Septic Tanks capped off three days before Labor Day weekend, by Central District Health Department (CDHD) and the Department of Environmentel Health (DEQ), after being given four days notice. The letter was to let everyone know about what was happening so there would not be much doubt as to our problem. At that time, we had to start pumping and hauling all of the effluent from our septic system to South Fork Landing. This included the clubhouse, pool, nine rental rooms and forty private properties, of which only ten are full-time residents. These are the properties close to the creek and around the edge of the golf course. I wanted the letter published so everyone would be aware of the facts about our situation.

The letter could not be printed unless we paid $400 or wrote four letters to the editor, to come out over a four-week period. If you would like a copy of the letter I would be happy to send it to you.(Or see GVDailyNews post 10/24/2011.) It is the whole story. I have sent this letter to all of our members and property owners because it is so important that they are all aware of our problem. It is also important to us that the public is aware. Terrace Lakes started in 1965. How we survived this long is a miracle. It is a good thing I believe in miracles.

Central District Health Department (CDHD) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) called two meetings last week, one in Garden Valley and one in Boise. They cannot attend our meeting on December 10, because I was told it was unacceptible.

It was announced last week, and came out in the paper, that our system that was installed in 1983 has been failing for over 30 years. Actually, our system was installed in the 70s before CDHD was formed.

We realize we have to put in a new Sewer System; $345K is the bid. We have been working on this for two years and have already spent about $80K, and we have nothing but some plans and permits to show for it. We were shut down, and now it is costing us $10,000 a month to pump and haul. We do not have the money to put in a Sewer System and we cannot get a loan because we are not a municipality or non-profit. Small businesses cannot get a loan. But, that is of no concern to the powers that be.

These are more facts regarding an article that was in the November 30 edition of the Idaho World:

1. We paid for meters to put on the properties that are on the septic, in order to monitor where all the excess water is coming from that contributes to what is causing our system to fail.

2. Lon Allen was in the article last week. He has two rentals at Terrace Lakes and brings in about $875 a month. He knew about this before he spoke at that meeting. His two rentals were using approximately 1,000 gallons a day because of a toilet and a shower in the two rentals that were running and had been for a long time. That did not include the household use. Lon fixed the problem before the meeting. So it looks like the meters are already working. Sometimes the only way to get people to conserve and pay attention is to charge them.

3. Terrace Lakes drinking water system did not fail. We were running short of water because of an excessive amount of sprinkling and we have a flat fee for water. We upgraded our water system to the tune of $1,285,000 that was completed in 2009.

Within twenty-four hours after the upgrades were completed and the system was approved by DEQ, we received notification that we had to put in two new Sewer Systems.

Times are tough right now for everyone and it is a terrible time to have this happen.

Our members are our sustenance and if we had to close our doors it would affect all of Garden Valley and for that matter, all of Boise County.

The letter that is referenced will be sent to any one who would like a copy.

Yours truly, Ilene Johnson, Secretary

Terrace Lakes Recreation Ranch, Inc.

For a copy of the full story, contact me at Terrace Lakes, 208-462-3250, Sat, Sun, or Mon, or 377-2121, in Boise, Tues thru Fri.

email:ilenej@mindspring.com

Public Hearing on Alder Creek Bridge

2011-12-06T16:04:00.000-07:00

Boise County to Receive Comment on South Fork Payette River Bridge at January 9 Hearing

GARDEN VALLEY – Boise County will hold a public hearing on the South Fork Payette River Bridge project, Monday, January 9, 2012, between 4 and 6 p.m., at the Crouch Community Hall, 342 Village Circle. Bridge reconstruction is scheduled for 2012.

At the hearing, project information will be provided in an open house format and a hearing officer will be available to take oral or written testimony.

The 82-year-old South Fork Payette River Bridge (also known as the Alder Creek Bridge, Silver Bridge or Wetzel Bridge) is deteriorated to the point that it is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.

Boise County and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council(LHTAC) are working with J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. of Boise, to design and prepare a bid package for construction of the new bridge.

Public comments can be sent to: Southfork Payette River Bridge project team, c/o The Langdon Group, 250 S. Beechwood Ave, Suite 201, Boise, ID 83709-0944, or email comments to: bk@langdongroupinc.com. To be considered in the official comment period, comments must be received by Jan. 23, 2012.

Contact: Bryant J. Kuechle, The Langdon Group, 800-252-8929

Town Rallies to Send Gifts to Soldiers

2011-11-30T12:38:00.001-07:00

Neighbors With News
and Notes From the Chamber
Bt Dianne Caughlin

As many of you know, my husband Joe is now working in Afghanistan; he flys Chinook Helicopters and is stationed in an area up north called Shank. Of course, we have soldiers stationed everywhere, but he noticed that the soldiers stationed on the Pakistan/Afghan border are in a real shit hole place without any comforts of home, etc... these poor kids barely get their mail much less creature comforts.

So, what he asked me to ask you all is if you could donate items to go into boxes that Garden Valley Properties will pay to ship over there. He suggested things like razors, cookies, socks, cards/notes that you write to them, candy bars, anything you think might give them some comfort this time of year and make their holidays a little brighter.

I don’t know about you all, but this makes me want to cry just thinking about it, maybe because I have two sons that could be there, and so do many of you. So, even if you don’t believe in this war, please believe in these kids that are putting their lives on the line for our country.

If you want to buy, make or craft anything to include in the boxes, just bring them by the office, at Garden Valley Properties. When we fill one up, we’ll ship it over for my husband and his co-workers to disperse when they fly into these FOB’s (forward operating bases). Let’s call this operation “Thinking of you from Garden Valley, Idaho”.

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Update: The boxes we are sending to the troops in Afghanistan will start going out today, November 30. I think we have enough to fill 5 boxes so far. I talked to Joe on the phone last night and he said definitely magazines would be a great idea, so if you have any old magazines you’ve already read and you want to get rid of them, please bring them on down to the Garden Valley Properties office (208-462-4620), and we’ll put them in the boxes. Notes too--it doesn’t cost anything to write these kids a note from home with news about our town, your life or whatever you’d like to write.

With that thought in mind (about the troops), Jon Jauregui had a great idea and I’m kind of going to add my own thoughts (thinking out loud) and I’d like your feedback and suggestions. John (a former career Marine) suggested we invite the soldiers to our 4th of July Celebration. I’m thinking we make them the guests of honor, and offer to house and feed them while they are here with local families that would be willing to take them in, (getting here is on their own if they are Stateside and wish to come here). On the 3rd of July, we could host a community Pot Luck (maybe in the park) for the soldiers we are honoring. If any do take us up on this, we could make the Theme of the 4th centered around them and possibly put them on a Chamber-sponsored float for the parade. Okay, those are my thoughts so far, please feel free to send me your suggestions.

*During the last meeting, we formed a marketing committee to explore new possibilities on how to promote Garden Valley. If anyone else would like to join us at the first meeting and get involved wizth this committee, please meet us at Wild Bill's, at 9:00 a.m., this Friday, December 2nd.

*Rex LaFevre would like to invite everyone over to the “Radio Shack” for an Open House following the 6:00 p.m.Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Longhorn.

*If you’re a Facebooker, please go to the Chamber FB page and “like” it, so you will be updated every time we add something new.

*Also, from Uncle Billy Bob, the folks down there in the holler are offering some winter discounts, so “like” Uncle Billy Bob’s FB page also for some upcoming winter savings. If you’ve got family coming in for the holidays, you might want to send them there, or perhaps you will want to hide there too for a couple of days!

Diane Caughlin, President
Garden Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 10
Garden Valley, Idaho 83622
208-462-5003 info@gvchamber.org

Opinion: Alamar Judgment Unconstitutional?

2011-11-25T14:28:00.000-07:00

By Rich Smith

The order from federal Judge Lynn Winmill, for Boise County to tax its residents in an amount over the state 3% cap, makes my head spin. Not having a law degree, it looks to me as another case of Federal vs. State rights and one that will keep lawyers collecting fees for years to come. The feds keep trying to supersede State laws, as in the Arizona immigrant laws or the California marijuana and marriage laws approved by voters--and now Idaho State taxation law.

It is up to the Supreme Court to unravel these contradictions, but if one reads the U.S. Constitution, there is little doubt as to who has the power to do what. Amendment 10 specifically states that “the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.” The powers of Congress are enumerated in Article 1 section 8, and nowhere therein do the feds have the power to regulate health, marriage, or limit a state to regulate its own internal commerce and issue licenses. The feds cannot supersede state law or void judgments issued by state courts (read Article 4 section 1).

In the Alamar case, a federal judge is attempting to supersede state law that places a cap of 3% on county tax increases. Should not federal Judge Winmill’s order be challenged as unconstitutional? The administration will probably cite their right to regulate all commerce as given to them in Article 1 Section 8, but this power is limited to regulate commerce with foreign nations and between states, not with individuals or intra-state commerce. It will be interesting to see if the Supreme Court agrees with the administration’s expanded interpretation of the commerce law in the Obama Health case before the court this spring.

Levy To Be Imposed On Boise County Taxes

2011-11-22T22:00:00.006-07:00

BOISE COUNTY
PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT BY BOISE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 22, 2011

After receiving the judgment in Alamar Ranch, LLC v. Boise County in December 2010, the Boise County Board of Commissioners hired specialized legal counsel to explore all possible options for the County. The Board reviewed the laws on county budgets and spending authority, and determined that state law did not allow the Board to use funds collected for restricted purposes, i.e. federal grants, road and bridge, solid waste, etc. The Board met with Alamar on several occasions and expressed these concerns but the parties failed to reach any settlement. On February 28, 2011, Alamar Ranch LLC filed a Writ of Execution. The Writ sought by Alamar requested direct access to the County’s cash. After deducting the “restricted” funds, the Board believed it did not have enough money to satisfy the judgment and continue to provide fundamental County services.

The County filed for chapter 9 relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho. Alamar Ranch opposed the bankruptcy petition. Chapter 9 relief for municipalities stays all pending collection actions, including the Writ. The Bankruptcy Court Judge Terry L. Myers
found the County’s perceived threat that it would be unable to withstand the execution and effectively continue operations, as reasonable. However, Judge Myers held the County’s argument “unpersuasive” that certain funds were “restricted". He held that the County could access certain funds, including the General Fund, Auditor’s Trust, Road and Bridge Fund, Solid
Waste and any other fund not otherwise needed to satisfy the Judgment. Furthermore, Judge Myers referenced Idaho Code § 31-1507, Idaho Code § 63-806(1), and Article VII, § 15 of the Idaho Constitution as authority to impose a levy if additional monies were needed. Ultimately, Judge Myers ruled that Boise County had failed to show it was bankrupt.

Upon the court dismissing the County’s bankruptcy petition, the parties were ordered to a settlement conference before Federal Judge Larry Boyle. During that settlement, the parties reached an agreement and had 60 days to complete a stipulated settlement and have an order entered by the court. On November 10, 2011, Judge Winmill signed an Order for Payment of
Judgment in Alamar Ranch, LLC v. Boise County.

As part of the court ordered settlement, the parties agreed that Boise County would pay $2.25 million dollars immediately, and starting in February 2013, an annual minimum payment of $811,000 until paid for a total settlement amount of $5.4 million dollars at 5.5% annual compound interest. This debt was found by the Court to be “ordinary and necessary” under Article VIII, § 3 of the Idaho Constitution such that payment will come from a warrant redemption fund levy pursuant to Idaho Code § 31-1507, Idaho Code § 63-806(1) and Article VII § 15 of the Idaho Constitution. Included in the Order is a mandate that the County exceed the 3% budget cap under Idaho law:

Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that Boise County levy above the 3% budget cap set forth in Idaho Code § 63-802(1)(a) as the County does not have sufficient funds presently available to pay the settlement amount in full. Boise County is ordered to levy to pay the settlement as allowed under Idaho Code § 63-806 to pay warrants outstanding and unpaid.

The levy is scheduled to be imposed on the 2013 taxes and will be part of the 2013 County budget and will continue until the complete payment of $5.4 million and interest is satisfied. This special levy will cause an increase is County property taxes. The exact amount is unknown until
the total taxable property value is assessed annually. However, the County is currently exploring options for a potential bond that could extend the debt for 20-30 years at a lower tax levy per year and possibly a lower interest rate.

~~Please be advised that to be published, disparaging comments must include your name.

Last Minute Shopping, Don't Eat Alone, and Black Friday!

2011-11-22T15:08:00.002-07:00

Greg and Gerold wish a
Happy Thanksgiving to all GV Market Customers!

*The Market is open through 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23rd.
*On Thanksgiving Day, Market will close at 2 p.m.
**Remember, the liquor store is not open on Thanksgiving!
*The Garden Valley Chevron will be open from 10am – 2pm on Thanksgiving Day
for any last minute needs, i.e., propane, ice, gasoline.

Countdown to the final days of the coloring contest for children. Pick up the coloring entry at the cashier and then drop them back off so they may display them. Prizes awarded on Friday. Last day to enter your name for the IPOD Nano is at the end of the month. Entry forms are at Customer Service.

The Longhorn is hosting a free Thanksgiving meal from 11 – 3 on Thanksgiving Day for those not in a position to have a Holiday Meal or for those who want to share a meal with the community. They are asking that you just give them a shout if you’re thinking of going and perhaps bring a small side dish to put on the buffet! It was a wonderful meal last year and several couples, families and a few singles enjoyed the meal very much!

**Many of you will have plans for Black Friday & Shop Small Business Saturday.
As a gentle reminder, check out the GV Market's Holiday lights, toys, décor and gift ideas. You’ll find the prices very pleasing and you can just walk across the street to Dahlia’s, Red Rooster, Wild Bill's, Books in the Attic, and The Trading Post for other holiday items.

A safe and happy holiday week with family or friends!

Thanks from ~

Greg and Gerold
Garden Valley Market
462-3817
greg@gardenvalley-market.com

Garden Valley Market Has Thanksgiving Covered For You!

2011-11-18T16:54:00.002-07:00

What’s new at the Market?

30 Day Deals for November – already in the market, pick up a flyer when you shop.
30 day Deal coupons for an additional $28 in savings – coupons available at the Market.

Additional Specials from Nov 16 to Tuesday, Nov 22
to help prepare for the Holidays. These specials include:

Pepsi Products 12 packs: $3.99
Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate Mix: 2 for $3
Starbucks Coffees: $8.99
Langers Juices: 2 for $5

Libby’s canned vegetables – assorted: 99 cents

Swanson Broths: 69 cents
Western Family Cream of Chix or Mushroom: 69 cents
Campbells Cream of Chix or Mushroom: 99 cents

Western Family Sugar: 10 lbs $4.99

Gold Medal Flour: 10 lbs $3.99
Betty Crocker Cake Mixes: 3 for $5
Western Family Pie Fillings – Assorted: $2.19

Baking Chips, Nestle, Western Family, Hersheys,
Ghiradelli Chocolate all at clearance prices

White Rain Shampoo or Conditioner: 5 for $5

Thanksgiving Holiday Napkins, Paper plates: $1 per package

FUN FOR THE KIDS – THX COLORING CONTEST
We’re having a fun contest for the kids in 3 age groups: Under 4; 5 - 8; and 9 – 12.
One winner from each group will receive a coloring book.
All entries receive a goody from the store!
Entry form picture available at the Cashier.
Just return soon, so we can post on our front windows!
Judging on Friday, the 25th, day after Thanksgiving.

Don’t forget, fresh baked pies available as well as party trays and platters.
In produce, you’ll find brussell sprouts, turnips, parsnips, fresh fennel, sweet potatoes, yams, herbs, baking potatoes – well, all the fixins!!!!!!!!!

We hope you have a great week!

Greg and Gerold
Garden Valley Market
Your Hometown Grocer
462-3817

Boise County Debt Easily Solved

2011-11-17T18:20:00.000-07:00

Snitched from the Boise Guardian
Thanks to David Frazier
http://www.boiseguardian.com

Wednesday, November 16th

DISCLAIMER: The GUARDIAN is not an attorney, but plays one in court when necessary.

As a public service to the citizens of Boise County, we will offer some “municipal finance” advice about the ill advised actions of your Commishes with regard to bankruptcy and zoning the property for troubled teens.

U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ordered the payments — totaling $5.4 million, including about $1.4 million in attorneys’ fees — after a federal jury last year said the county violated the Fair Housing Act in its handling of an application for a proposed teen treatment center called Alamar Ranch. He did the right thing. Boise County Commishes filed for bankruptcy in response. They did the wrong thing.

Judge Winmill has ordered a payment schedule and told the county it would have to levy above the 3 percent budget cap in Idaho Law. Probably not a good order.

The least painful solution is found in the Idaho Constitution–a document that needs to be examined by lawyers, judges, commsihes and citizens. Article VIII, sec 3 says a municipality cannot go into debt–usually bonded indebtedness–without 2/3 approval of voters EXCEPT:
“Provided, that this section shall NOT be construed to apply to the ordinary and necessary expenses authorized by the general laws of the state…”

So, all Boise County needs to do is file a petition for “Judicial Confirmation” and get the 4th District judge to confirm the expense–in this case an order from the United States District Court–is ordinary and necessary. Such an expense is indeed ordinary and necessary. Then, the county sells bonds to get the cash they need. McCall obtained judicial confirmation when elected officials there got into financial trouble fighting payment of a sewer system construction which was also ordered by a Federal Court.

Bottom line, the GUARDIAN has saved hundreds of thousands in legal fees for Boise County. Taxpayers will see an increase, but only for the repayment period of the bonds (loan) the county will have to sell to finance the payments to Oaas Laney and Alamar Ranch.

There is talk of attempting a tax hike over the state 3% limit and a hearing before tax commishes, but if they do as the constitution allows, it will be almost painless–and a lesson learned.

Judge tells Boise County to Levy Taxes to Pay Off Judgment

2011-11-16T23:57:00.000-07:00

The Commission Sends in the First Payment on the $5.4 Million it Owes for Violating Fair Housing Rules
BY KATY MOELLER

kmoeller@idahostatesman.com
Copyright: © 2011 Idaho Statesman
BY KATY MOELLER Idaho Statesman
Published: 11/16/11
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

Boise County delivered a $1.2 million check to development firm Oaas Laney Monday, the first of a number of payments ordered by a federal judge.

The judge outlined a payment plan for the county and said it should raise taxes — even beyond the cap set by Idaho law — and tap unspent funds throughout its budget if that’s what it takes.

U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ordered the payments — totaling $5.4 million, including about $1.4 million in attorneys’ fees — after a federal jury last year said the county violated the Fair Housing Act in its handling of an application for a proposed teen treatment center called Alamar Ranch.

County commissioners didn’t see how they could maintain county services and pay the judgment, so they sought Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.

But a bankruptcy judge ruled that the county failed to prove it is insolvent and ordered the county to pay.

The county tentatively settled with Oaas Laney in September.

Winmill ordered the county to pay $1.2 million by Monday, and another $1.05 million by Dec. 21. After Nov. 14, the annual interest on the balance owed is 5.5 percent.

Boise County Commission Chairwoman Jamie Anderson declined comment, other than to say the county is complying.

The order says the county “must levy above the 3 percent budget cap” in Idaho law because the county doesn’t have the cash on hand to pay the full amount. It also states that the county shall levy up to the maximum of 0.2 percent of the county’s current taxable property value (estimated at about $681 million).

State law is intended to protect taxpayers from large tax increases, by limiting how much local government budgets can grow each year and capping their tax levy. A proposed increase of more than 3 percent must be approved by a two-thirds yes vote.

WHO TO OBEY?

Does this order by a federal judge supersede that state law, or is this case some sort of legal exception?

Winmill seems to anticipate resistance from the Idaho State Tax Commission.

His order requires the county to “seek a declaratory judgment or other legal” remedy against the Tax Commission if it doesn’t approve the levies.

A spokesman for the Idaho State Tax Commission said officials hadn’t had time to review the document.

Commissioner Anderson said a detailed press release is in the works and commissioners are planning a community meeting.

PAYMENT PLAN

Winmill’s order sets very specific requirements about payment. It mandates that the county pay a minimum of $811,000 annually.

That’s 8 percent of the county’s 2012 budget of $9.8 million.

The county is required to make twice-a-year payments on or before Feb. 28 and Sept. 1. If it cannot make the minimum amount through an increased tax levy, then it must tap “no longer needed” monies in the general fund, county road fund, bridge fund or other funds.

Commissioners last Thursday convened a special meeting to appropriate the first two payments totalling $2.25 million.

Katy Moeller: 377-6413

Honor Our Veterans

2011-11-10T16:04:00.014-07:00

Veterans Day
by Michael Tomlin

On Friday, November 11th, we honor them all. War heroes and the more common “snuffys”, who “merely served". Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, it is all of those. We remember our veterans who have stood between us and those who wish us harm, as they have done since this Country was just a dream, and we remember those who remain on watch today.

Many who served made the ultimate sacrifice, dying in mud or sand, in frozen forests, or on the great seas of this world. And a better writer than me penned “death be not proud". But service is. Keeping the faith is. Semper fi, or “Always Faithful” is proud and we are proud of all who served. This week we honor them.

In 1915, Canadian Army Officer, John McCrae, wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields", which recognizes the sacrifice, and in part says:

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Of those who lived on, some became Presidents, or captains of industry. Others work as teachers or in law enforcement, and some sell paint, or build roads. They are men and women among us everywhere. They are also on the streets and disproportionately in our food kitchens and homeless shelters.

Walking the paths at Arlington National Cemetery, or viewing the 58,198 names on the “The Wall” in Washington, D.C. are quiet reminders of the cost of our daily freedoms. My sister lives next to the Chickamauga, (Georgia) Civil War Battlefield, and a day there on horseback is a history lesson about men and courage.

Courage also is Major Bernard Fisher, entering the Air Force from little Kuna, Idaho, and winning the Medal of Honor, in 1966, flying in support of a Special Forces camp in the A Shau Valley, just off the Laos border. His mission and exploits are storybook heroic, yet it is stepping forward and joining the service that we honor first and foremost. All vets, all levels of service, all contributions. None are insignificant.

Just a few days ago, we lost veteran Pat Takasugi, to appendix cancer. He was only 62 years old, an Army veteran and a founding member of Idaho’s Special Forces Association Chapter, my Chapter, as we meet monthly for pizza and good fellowship. Pat Takasugi continued to serve our nation as a farmer, legislator, and through quiet leadership in many endeavors. On Friday, we will honor his military service, and fittingly, family and friends will lay him to rest.

De Oppresso Liber

[Parts of this essay have been previously published by the author on previous Veterans’ Days]

Library Begins Oral History Recordings

2011-11-06T23:30:00.000-07:00

Drop in at the Garden Valley Library and see what the Oral History Sessions are all about on Tuesday, November 8, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Librarians and Garden Valley Syringa Club members will be available to record your local legacy, if you feel up to telling some stories or just practice for the real thing.

If you know someone in the valley who has knowledge of local history, but who may be shy or unaware of the Lasting Legacies library project, offer them a ride to this event.

People can make appointments or just come by any time between 10 and 4, this Tuesday. The library is hoping to make this a regular monthly event and more often if they need it. Interviews can also be recorded in the comfort of your home. Talk to us.

17th Annual Auction for the Rivers

2011-11-05T12:15:00.000-06:00

Greetings! from Jessica Hixson
Development Director, Idaho Rivers United

What do stand up paddleboards, hand-tied flies and a one-hour massage have in common? They will all be up for bid at the 17th Annual Auction for the Rivers!

But that's not all, there will be hundreds of wonderful items at this year's auction. Everyone can participate. We have items ranging from $12-$3,800. What are you hoping for? Guided steelhead fishing with Lost River Outfitters? A Super Duper raft from AIRE? A River Trip in Costa Rica with Idaho Rivers United? How about a stay on the Mayan Riviera?

Saturday, Nov. 12, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Boise Train Depot, 2603 Eastover Terrace, Boise ID

$10 members, $15 non-members (join at the door and get in free)
Hors d'oeurvres, beer, wine, raffles, door prizes and more!

"Powerless" is Rich Smith's Latest Book!

2011-11-03T17:02:00.000-06:00

Folks:

What if we lost all electric power throughout North America, not for a few hours or days, but for an entire year? Chaos erupts throughout the country. Electricity? Gone. Mass transit, telephone, radio and TV? Out of service. City and emergency services? Unavailable. Water and sewer? Out of order. Hospitals and schools close down, police are nowhere to be found. The United States is cast into a new Dark Age where anarchy reigns. The story follows two families who struggle to survive despite danger and difficulty.

Powerless will also be available at the Garden Valley
Senior Center Holiday Bazaar, November 5 & 6.
Rich will be selling the soft cover for $20 & hardcover, $30.

Meanwhile in a distant land, enemy forces plot revenge. Radical Islamic terrorists see the power outage as a divine gift. Now, they have their chance to destroy America and replace it with an Islamic government. However, a brave teenager disrupts their carefully laid out plans and they declare a fatwa against him.

My latest book, “Powerless”, is now available from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and several other book sites. Go to the Google search menu and type in Powerless, Richard L. Smith. Several of these book sites will appear, and choosing any one of these will take you directly to my book. Other Richard L. Smiths will also show up, but I think none of these folks are older than I am, so I declare ownership of the name.

If you choose to go directly to Amazon.com, type in the book search Powerless, Richard L. Smith and then click on the book cover picture for details. The book is in hardcover, softcover, and Kindle versions. If after reading it, I would appreciate entering your review on Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Regards,
Rich

Senator Tim Corder Bids Early Farewell to Boise County

2011-11-03T12:53:00.000-06:00

Dear Friends from Boise County,

Though subject to judicial challenge, our legislative district lines have been redrawn as required by the constitution, and representation will change officially in the fall of 2012. I begin to express the regret and sense of loss I feel upon losing Boise County from my district. From the very beginning, the people of Boise County have been both a challenge and a blessing. You are some of the most bullheaded, argumentative, opinionated -- wonderful and warm people I have ever met. It has been such a great honor and privilege to proudly speak for you and defend you these eight years.

I wish I could say we have always agreed on every issue; that would not be true or even prudent to expect. However, even in our disagreements, we have listened to each other and, hopefully, learned together. I have been proud of your eccentricities, your individuality and your uniqueness and most proud of your willingness to embrace life. Where else in the world would people gather to fast-draw 45s at targets or to play and sing music with equal enthusiasm, and make everyone welcome in the journey? Never, and I mean never, have I ever been ashamed to say I represent Boise County. You have made LaVonne and I feel like welcome friends -- thank you.

I do have some regrets. I regret that I could not get cell service throughout more of the county. I regret that, try as I might, I just could not build a better relationship with the Horseshoe Bend side of the mountain. I regret that Garden Valley has struggled so much with their school district. I regret that Idaho City still struggles economically. There are other regrets as we know.

I don't regret any hour I spent with you, or the miles of travel, or the hours listening to pro and con. When I was first elected, a man in Garden Valley told me he might vote for me but he expected that would be the last time he would see me there in Crouch. I proved him wrong -- many times. I believe I have diligently served you with enthusiasm, passion, honor, and integrity. I hope you have been proud of me as well.

My new area, if I am elected, will be even larger and I must begin now to campaign. I will continue to serve you until the 2012 elections but the new area will require a great deal of time. I would be so pleased and honored if some of you would agree to be references for me and you will allow me to publish your names and contact information as such.

Thank you for the trust and friendship you have shown to me and the honor you have given me and for your warm and generous hospitality. I look forward to seeing many of you over the next few months as we countdown to the 2012 elections.

With regret and deep appreciation,

God bless us -- everyone.

Garden Valley Market Update November 2

2011-11-02T18:34:00.000-06:00

Gerold and Greg in warm daze of summer--yeah, yeah,
I need to get some current photos!

Hello,

Fall has definitely arrived! Along with the cooler weather, we’re also seeing weekly arrivals of Seasonal Products.

This Week we have great values in our Baking Aisle:

McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 2oz: $3.99
Hershey’s Baking Chips: $2.99
Ghiradelli Baking Chocolate: $2.79
Western Family Baking Chips: $2.59
Nestles Baking Chips: $2.99
Western Family Sugar 10 lb: ` $4.99
Gold Medal Flour 10 lb: $4.99

Lots more to see with many great values throughout the store.

Don’t forget our food sampling/cooking demonstration on Friday, November 4, from 12noon – 4 pm. Mary Jo from MJ’s Valley Ranch will be here to cook and sample her grass-fed lamb. Did you know we carry her Lamb in our Meat Department? Just one more local item that we like to highlight. She will answer questions, sample different marinades with the lamb and share recipes. Hope to see you here!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION! Go Wolverines!
Finally, just a quick update on our Box Tops For Education drive. We’ve collected 2,442, so the school will get a check for $242.20 from Box Tops and we will match that with an additional check for $242.20. The $$$s go towards school supplies and equipment. Our goal was 4000, so we made it halfway by October 31st.
Collection continues all year. Let’s hit that 4000 soon and even go beyond!

Have a great rest of the week and weekend!

Greg and Gerold

Garden Valley Market
462-3817
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KXGV Radio News!

2011-10-31T22:27:00.001-06:00

Garden Valley Communications Inc.

Rich Smith

Our plans to bring FM Community Radio to Garden Valley are advancing. Sometime next year, the FCC will open a window to accept our application for a Lower Power FM (LPFM) broadcast license for KXGV. When the license is issued, we will begin over-the-air broadcasts on your FM dial. Meanwhile, we have initiated a Community Radio internet web site, www.gardenvalleyradio.com . Our web site will provide local news, weather, community events and announcements, local business specials, and a soon to be added feature called “Story Hour” that will provide interesting audio commentary. We invite you to go on line and visit our web site.

Community Radio is a new service (Low Power FM) authorized by the FCC to provide local broadcasting in rural areas. KXGV is a nonprofit LPFM station entirely supported and operated by volunteers from the Garden Valley area. Residents of Garden Valley are encouraged to participate in on-the-air programming or other facets of public broadcasting. Garden Valley High Students will be invited to join an on-campus after school Radio Club, wherein they can learn about FM broadcasting and transcribe their own programs. Eventually we hope to broadcast GVHS football and basketball games.

Sundays we will broadcast programs provided by local churches. When KXGV goes on the air we will also participate in the EBS (Emergency Broadcasting Service) and provide emergency alerts and local information to residents in times of need.

Perhaps you have already noticed our building across from the Longhorn in downtown Crouch. We are renovating the old Idaho X-Sports building, which will house our studio and broadcast offices. We are always looking for volunteers to help us get this service on the air. As yet, we do not have regular office hours, but if you are interested in taking part in Garden Valley Communications, stop by for a tour or contact our board members: Rex LeFevre, Rich Smith, Bill Partridge or Tim Benedict. You can leave a message at the station at 462-4350 or send an e-mail to rich@gardenvalleyradio.com or rex@gardenvalleyradio.com.

Wastewater Systems Jumping to the Forefront in Garden Valley!

2011-10-30T23:00:00.001-06:00

Wastewater is becoming the buzzword around Garden Valley, with the problems Terrace Lakes Resort is encountering, along with the City of Crouch also delving into alternatives for effluent disposal amid concern with failing septic systems. A special public Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crouch Community Hall. Within discussions about wastewater are mentioned the Garden Valley School wastewater treatment system and the Southfork Landing system, now going by the appellation of Two Forks. It would behoove residents to pay attention to these developments, because ya never know what will happen in the future.

The Central District Health Department mailed the following letter to the Idaho World newspaper with the intention of clarification and to "correct some statements presented by Ilene Johnson in her memo titled 'The Whole Story about Terrace Lakes Resort’s Septic Problems.'” The letter from Environmental Health Director, Rob Howarth, offers some general information about wastewater treatment systems, which should be helpful. Included is a chronology of events involving Terrace Lakes:

Central District Health Department (CDHD) staff have worked with Terrace Lakes to find a solution to their wastewater treatment problems since September 2009. At that time, we were made aware through a complaint filed with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality that untreated wastewater was surfacing from the location of their 30-year-old drainfield.

CDHD allowed Terrace Lakes to add additional soil on top of the failed drainfield at least six times over a two-year period in an effort to cover the wastewater and isolate it from humans and animals. This was intended to allow Terrace Lakes time to work with us and their engineering company to identify a permanent wastewater treatment solution.

Each of these drainfield “capping” episodes ultimately resulted in wastewater surfacing again. Finally, in August 2011 we asked Terrace Lakes to permanently discontinue the use of the failed drainfield by capping the effluent line from the septic tank to the drainfield. We also notified Terrace Lakes that continued use of the failed drainfield could result in our revocation of their license to operate the restaurant and public swimming pool facilities. Terrace Lakes did comply with this request and has begun hauling wastewater by truck from their facility to the Southfork Landing wastewater treatment plant.

Standard septic tanks and drainfields (i.e., operated by gravity) are still allowed by Idaho rules governing these facilities; the rules have been in place since 1985. Additional standards for large-volume systems have been in place since 1989. In fact, we estimate at least 75% of the systems installed in Boise County during the last three years are of the standard type. Improvements in wastewater treatment technology have also resulted in more expensive units that require pumps and electricity. These more expensive options treat wastewater to a higher degree and are sometimes used in areas with small lots, shallow ground water, or areas with minimal amounts of suitable soil. People sometimes choose these more expensive options to allow them to build on property that will not accommodate standard systems, and would otherwise be unbuildable.

We recognize that Terrace Lakes is facing a difficult challenge in adequately treating its wastewater. Shallow ground water occurs in the remaining flat areas and will not allow the installation of a standard drainfield. Also, the amount of wastewater needing treatment is large. Systems that can properly treat this amount of wastewater are more complex and costly than the standard gravity system once used here. The existing system has failed and can no longer be used in a way that is protective of the public’s health.

CDHD has provided a great deal of flexibility in allowing Terrace Lakes to identify and implement a permanent solution to their failed drainfield. After two years of little progress, we have decided that the public’s health cannot continue to be put at risk by allowing untreated wastewater at the surface. That is why we recently asked Terrace Lakes to discontinue use of the failed drainfield.

The attached chronology of events shows a lengthy pattern of collaboration and regulatory flexibility in working with Terrace Lakes on this problem. We intend to continue to work with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and Terrace Lakes to find the best possible solution. At the same time, we will maintain our focus on protecting the health of neighbors and visitors of the Terrace Lakes Resort.

Please contact me at 208-327-8520 or via email at rhowarth@cdhd.idaho.gov if you have further questions.

Sincerely,
Rob Howarth
Environmental Health Director
Central District Health Department

Attachment: CDHD Chronology of Actions
cc: Russell Duke, CDHD
Barry Burnell, IDEQ
Jamie Anderson, Chair, Boise County Commissioners
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October 24, 2011

Central District Health Department Chronology of Events Related to
Terrace Lakes Sewage Notice of Violation Case

The following is a chronological timeline of the events of this case:

• September 2, 2009: Complaint forwarded from The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) to CDHD detailing surfacing sewage effluent from the community drainfield servicing Terrace Lakes Resort Facilities and roughly 41 individually owned lots within the Terrace Lakes subdivision.

• September 2, 2009: Investigation by CDHD verifying the failure of the community drainfield and the surfacing of sewage effluent.

• September 3, 2009: Phone conversation between Terrace Lakes representative and CDHD with CDHD requesting the septic tanks for the system be pumped and the area where sewage has been leaking on the ground surface capped with uncontaminated soil, also recommended they begin planning the replacement of their septic drainfield and determine what is actually connected to the system (Failed drainfield has no plans in regards to what exactly is connected).

• September 3, 2009: Official Notice of Violation sent to Terrace Lakes via certified mail and regular mail.

• September 4, 2009: Site visit by CDHD to verify that areas affected by surfacing effluent had been capped with soil.

• September 8, 2009: Information received from Terrace Lakes that roughly 39 dwellings plus two vacant lots are connected to the system as well as Terrace Lakes lodge, swimming pool facilities, hotel, and two rental cabins. Asked that Terrace Lakes provide the address information of the properties connected to the community system.

• September 8, 2009: Discussion with IDEQ representative to discuss IDEQ records of Terrace Lake’s existing and prior community sewer systems. Very limited information is available through IDEQ.

• September 10, 2009: Verification from a Terrace Lakes representative that they had received the Notice of Violation. Discussed that none of the structures had water meters to monitor inflow from community water system.

• September 22, 2009: CDHD contacted Terrace Lakes to again request the address information for properties connected to the community system, recommended that they bring an engineer on board to help them design replacement system options.

• September 22, 2009: Site visit to ensure system was not leaking effluent.

• September 23, 2009: Received address information from Terrace Lakes, after verification of bedroom numbers for each dwelling connected to the system through the Boise County Assessor’s website and applying IDAPA 58.01.03 flow projections for the homes CDHD estimates the homes need a system designed to handle 9,400 gallons per day. Additionally based on the projected number of users for the resort facilities CDHD estimates the lodge, swimming pool, hotel, and two rental cabins will need a system sized at roughly 3,715 gallons per day. Suggested Terrace Lakes would need two separate large soil absorption systems based on projected flows exceeding 10,000 gallons per day for the entire system. Again recommended that an engineer be obtained by Terrace Lakes.

• September 30, 2009: Meeting at Terrace Lakes involving CDHD, IDEQ, Terrace Lakes, Matrix Engineering, and Alternative Wastewater to discuss replacement options available and reviewed the site with all parties.

• October 30, 2009: Received two applications for subsurface sewage disposal systems from Terrace Lakes paid at the large soil absorption system rate.

• November 17, 2009: Excavated 24 test holes for soils evaluation in driving range and near tubing hill and placed groundwater monitoring pipes in applicable holes.

• November 19, 2009: Excavated more test holes near failed community drainfield, noted that all test holes in the driving range area were already failed due to high groundwater levels.

• November 23, 2009: Excavated more test holes in a couple fairway areas, this and all previous areas were chosen due to the possibility of gravity flow and proximity to Terrace Lakes facilities and applicable dwellings.

• December 10, 2009: Meeting at CDHD involving CDHD, IDEQ, Terrace Lakes representatives, and Matrix Engineering. Discussed timetable for replacement of failed system. Agreed CDHD and IDEQ would receive system plans for first system in late spring 2010 once groundwater levels could be verified to be acceptable and that installation would begin as soon as plans could be approved, system for individual dwellings would then be installed in early summer 2011 assuming that they could keep the community drainfield from surfacing in the interim.

• March 2, 2010: CDHD verified that Terrace Lakes had begun monitoring groundwater in test holes on a weekly basis.

• March 8, 2010: CDHD performed groundwater monitoring at Terrace Lakes and found that too many test holes near sledding hill, existing system, and in fairway had failed due to high groundwater levels and that areas would not be suitable for system design of this size.

• March 10, 2010: Meeting between CDHD and Matrix Engineering to discuss other potential area options for system placement.

• March 12, 2010: Test holes excavated in new areas presented by Matrix Engineering. Provided permission to Terrace Lakes to discontinue monitoring test holes that had already failed.

• March 16, 2010: Test holes excavated in new areas presented by Matrix Engineering.

• March 23, 2010: CDHD performed groundwater monitoring of new test holes that had been dug.

• April 7, 2010: CDHD performed groundwater monitoring.

• May 11, 2010: CDHD performed groundwater monitoring.

• June 17, 2010: CDHD performed groundwater monitoring. Found that community drainfield had begun leaking from a new location, discussed with Terrace Lakes representative that area needed to be covered with clean soil and that flows to surface of ground needed to cease otherwise Terrace Lakes’ food establishment license and public pool license would be revoked until sewer system had been replaced.

• June 23, 2010: Met with Terrace Lakes and Matrix Engineering to discuss potential system design options based on recorded groundwater and soils data. Discussed how plans would move forward.

• June 29, 2010: CDHD verified floor plans of rental cabins for flow projection purposes. Discussed some system design pertaining to collection system for Terrace Lakes Resort facilities only.

• July 15, 2010: CDHD verified that community drainfield had begun to leak from previous location again, requested Terrace Lakes cap the leak immediately.

• July 19, 2010: CDHD verified that community drainfield was still leaking. Terrace Lakes promised area would be capped with clean soils that day.

• July 21, 2010: CDHD verified drainfield has been capped and is no longer leaking at this time.

• August 5, 2010: CDHD verified that ground in area that had been previously capped was very wet and appeared to be the beginning of another leak, requested Terrace Lakes cap the area before it begins to leak.

• August 17, 2010: CDHD verified drainfield was not currently leaking.

• August 30, 2010: Spoke with Terrace Lakes representative to verify that they had received recent emails. Representative stated their engineer should be working on the system plans and that they should be ready in the near future. Representative stated all of their finances were in order with their engineer and the project should continue moving forward.

• September 17, 2010: CDHD made site visit to ensure that septic system is not leaking, no visible effluent leaking.

• September 27 and 28, 2010: Reviewed first submittal of the Terrace Lakes community system plans and operations and maintenance manual associated with the system.

• October 28, 2010: CDHD made site visit to ensure that septic system is not leaking, no visible effluent leaking.

• November 5, 2010: Spoke with Terrace Lakes to remind them that renewal fees needed to be submitted for their LSAS applications.

• November 8, 2010: CDHD made site visit to ensure that septic system is not leaking, no visible effluent leaking.

• January 21, 2011: Reviewed second submission of LSAS plans, issued review letter 11-0049 discussing adjustments that needed to be made.

• March 28, 2011: Site visit to examine shape of existing system. System was leaking badly from multiple locations.

• March 31, 2011: Spoke with a Terrace Lakes representative who stated that they were working on capping system as well as attempting to fix infiltration of groundwater into collection system.

• April 4, 2011: Site visit to verify the septic system leaks had been covered. Terrace Lakes was capping over entire system with a few feet of soil to help prevent future leaks.

• May 2, 2011: Reviewed third submittal of LSAS plans. Wrote letter 11-0322 in response for needed corrections and items.

• May 3, 2011: CDHD made site visit to ensure that septic system is not leaking, no visible effluent leaking. Looked like soil was still being capped over system.

• May 16, 2011: Received recorded extended treatment operations and maintenance agreement.

• August 3, 2011: Received variance petition from Terrace Lakes for reduced setback to the property line near the designed LSAS. CDHD set a hearing date of September 6, 2011 for the variance hearing. Notification letter 11-0631 sent.

• August 17, 2011: Site visit to check on existing system. Sewage effluent is leaking again from end of system. Informed Terrace Lakes management that a pump and haul scenario would need to be implemented to keep sewage from surfacing from system or suspension of Food License and Pool License would be issued by CDHD.

• August 25, 2011: Site visit to verify that effluent line from septic tank to community drainfield had been capped off so effluent cannot discharge from septic tank. Septic tank is being pumped and hauled per the agreement between Terrace Lakes and IDEQ. Terrace Lakes states this will occur until a sewer solution is implemented and installed.

• August 26, 2011: Meeting at IDEQ between Terrace Lakes representatives, IDEQ, CDHD, and Matrix Engineering. Discussed pump and haul plans and possible options for Terrace Lakes moving forward.

• September 1, 2011: Renewal letter 11-0761 sent by CDHD to remind Terrace Lakes to renew their LSAS applications. Made an on-site visit with selected variance hearing committee from CDHD to review the site against the requested variance conditions.

• September 6, 2011: Variance hearing at CDHD attended by Terrace Lakes representatives and CDHD. Variance was approved by the hearing committee.

• September 27, 2011: Informed Terrace Lakes representatives via email that septic permit for 4500 gallon per day system that would serve Terrace Lakes lodge, pool, motel, and two rental cabins could be issued as LSAS plans and variance had been approved. Told them we would wait to issue permit upon their request, but were under the impression they were going to go into a redesign phase while they were pumping and hauling. Informed Terrace Lakes that the treatment portion of system would still need to be approved by IDEQ.

• October 17, 2011: Site visit by CDHD appears septic tank is being pumped and hauled as agreed. Road has been improved into septic tank to improve winter access.

Syringa Club To Be Commemorated

2011-10-30T13:43:00.001-06:00

Neighbors With News
Submitted by Kim Bosse
Crouch City Clerk/Treasurer

The City of Crouch has decided to name the Old Library Building “The Syringa Building”. It is being dedicated to the Garden Valley Syringa Club in honor of the important role they played in establishing the building.

The Council is also planning on having a plaque made to display on the building, dedicating it to Syringa Club. Depending on how much we can get in donations, will determine the size and detail of the plaque. The City of Crouch is asking the community for contributions towards this.

If anyone would like to donate, your check can be made payable to The City of Crouch and mailed to 329 Village Circle, Garden Valley, ID, 83622. Please notate in the memo section “Syringa Plaque”. If you have any questions, please call Kim Bosse, at 208 462-4687

Friends Of GV Library Update

2011-10-28T12:03:00.001-06:00

The FRIENDS OF THE GARDEN VALLEY LIBRARY met in the GV Library Community Room, on October 6, first Thursday of the month as always, and Christy Jauregui reports here on activities and business enacted:

~ Our quilt raffle made $1053.00 in net proceeds, and we consider it to have been a very good project! Kathy Passie reported she is willing to undertake a quilt for this project again; Jody Mabe might consider a similar offer. Stay tuned!

OLD BUSINESS

~ The feasibility of displaying the Art Group Quilters’ quilts (Kathy P and Gretchen Reil) was discussed. Kathy and Gretchen have visited the library and will begin the displays after the Fiber Arts Faire. Richard Wilson suggested using picture molding around the stacks for hanging art, quilts, etc., and is willing to assume the project if the Friends are willing to provide the funds. He would consider hanging quilts in the clerestory, but that would be more of a project so will be discussed at a later date. It was moved by Georgianna to engage Richard in installing picture molding, not to exceed $200. The motion was seconded by Kathy P. and passed.

~ It was suggested we submit articles (perhaps a single column) into Idaho World, just before our Friends’ meeting, on a monthly basis, to encourage membership and enlighten as to who we are. Library Director, Kathy Smih, introduced Karen Benedict, the new children’s coordinator. She has many new ideas for promoting the children’s area of the Library and will be developing a program for the middle schoolers, a class for home schoolers, and a monthly group activity monthly (kids’ tea, etc.).

~ The Senior Center Holiday Bazaar, November 5th and 6th, will be manned by Kathy P., Jody and Christy. We will offer All Along the River, magnetic bookmarks, reader bags, note cards, and tee shirts. We will call work parties to assemble the reader bags and note cards on Oct. 14th at 10:00. Reminders and further communication on these parties will be done by e-mail.

~ The Christmas Bazaar in the Community Hall will be November 26th, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. At this point we have no one available to sell, so we must decline to be involved.

~ In regard to the note cards, Christy proposed using a matte card stock from Paper Express in Boise. It was moved by Georgianna to purchase a box of matching envelopes, ream of matte card stock and 250 cellophane envelopes. The motion was seconded by Richard and passed. We have an agreement with Jody Clark to use her watercolor for one year and we should consider printing a considerable amount before the agreement runs out. (Note added later: To have note cards folded and packaged for the Bazaar, we will plan on a work party following our November 3rd meeting.)

~ Christy reported two of three bolts of vinyl fabric have arrived. We will undertake tote bags as a spring project and tabled it until after Christmas.

~ To general agreement, we discussed a silent basket auction in conjunction with a pie social for St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th). Entertainment also seems a good idea.

~ Kathy S. is initiating an Oral History recording day for Tuesday, November 8th, from 10-4 at the Library. She will submit an article to the Idaho World. Georgianna will be working on oral histories the first Fridays with Syringa club members.

~ Georgianna has volunteered to work/coordinate with Karen to provide programming/art classes as appropriate

~ Book clubs: Jody talked with Barbara Olic-Hamilton at Rediscovered Book Store near 9th and Idaho. She obtained booklets of recommended books and a listing of books various book clubs have read in Boise Valley. It was decided this would be a project the Library should sponsor rather than Friends.

NEW BUSINESS:
~ After some discussion, speakers events were tabled until next meeting.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 3rd.
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Halloween Week-End in Garden Valley!

2011-10-27T20:12:00.001-06:00

Friday, October 28
Governor Butch Otter Luncheon
@11:30, get tickets at GV Properties, 462-4620, and tickets will be available at the door in the Multi-Purpose Room. If more people come than we prepared lunches for, we will provide you with an $8 voucher that can be used at Wild Bill's in Crouch.

Please remember that the proceeds will go to the Garden Valley School for hosting ($200) and the rest for support of grant pursuits to help all of Boise County to have cell phone service, assisted living facilities, adult education courses to upgrade residents' skill sets and a tourist attraction marketing program.
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Mon, October 31
Trunk or Treat, with prizes !
6PM @ GV Community Hall
Decorate your Trunk, Fill it with Treats and Come & Party
~Everyone Welcome~
Call John Jauregui, Chamber Prez, for info: 462-2437
Haunted House
Sponsored by Elizabeth's Day Care and Learning Center.
Call Ashley at 462-2273 if you'd like to help out with the Haunted House

GV Market October 30-Day Deals Still Cookin'!

2011-10-26T14:26:00.000-06:00

NEIGHBORS WITH NEWS!

Hello to our Customers!

We are in our last week of the October 30-day “Deals”. Help your dollar go farther with some of these great values;

Libby’s Jumbo Can of Sweet Corn or Green Beans: 3 for $5
Panko Bread Crumbs 8 oz boxes: 2 for $3
Stash Herbal Teas: $2.49
Old Orchard Frozen concentrated juices: 5 for $5
Kikkoman 5 oz Soy Sauce: 99 cents

Dial Body Wash or Lotion 13 – 18 oz: $3.99
Sun Dish Detergent 25 oz liquid: 88 cents
White Rain Shampoo or Conditioner 16 – 18oz: 10 for $10

Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares 3 – 3.5 oz: 2 for $4
Pompeian Cooking wines and Vinegars 12 – 16 oz: $1.79

Lawry’s Seasoning Packets: 99 cents

Pepperidge Farms Frozen Garlic Bread: 2 for $5
Freschetta Pizza: 2 for $10
Zatarains Orleans style rice: 3 for $5

Morton Salt Pellets 40 lbs: 2 for $7

Many more products also value priced for your convenience!

Halloween Parties and trick or treating begins this weekend, so stock up on treats and check us out for last minute Holiday needs. We hope to see you in downtown Crouch for Trunk or Treat – Mon, Oct 31, 6 – 8 pm.

~ ~Saturday, Oct 29th, the GV High School Travel club will be guest bagging at our checkout counters (in costume of course) to get us in the spirit and to help raise funds for their Club Trip in the Spring. We may have a surprise contest or 2 on the weekend as well ~ ~

We look forward to your next visit!
Greg and Gerold
Garden Valley Market
462-3817

$500 REWARD For Information on Death of Norwegian Elk Hound

2011-10-25T12:10:00.000-06:00

Neighbors With News
By the Thayer Family

It has been a month today since our thirteen year old Norwegian Elk Hound was shot and killed in Terrace Lakes subdivision. We hadn’t yet completed our half-acre dog enclosure and I had let her out the front door of our property at 7:30 that Sunday morning. I got my cup of coffee and went back to the front door to wait for her. Due to her age and extra pounds, it would usually take her a little bit longer to come back for breakfast.

After getting her bowl filled with food, I returned to the door and there was Freya, on our neighbor’s pad lying down. She wasn’t moving. I ran across our lot and knelt down to find her mouth filled with blood and her body warm, but she was already gone. If only I had put my shoes on and walked down the direction she had gone the first time I looked out. Maybe I could have prevented this from happening. We picked her up and rushed down to Boise to West Vet. They checked her over and with a quick x-ray, they found a 22 caliber bullet lodged in her chest. We immediately drove back up to the property and followed the trail of blood left by Freya. It ended, or started, on Sunnyside Lane, surrounded by homes.

We offered a $500 reward for any information regarding this senseless act, but have not been contacted by anyone. If it was an accident, we would find it in our hearts to forgive, but to end the life of an old family dog that is just out for a morning walk doesn’t make sense. We miss her every day. She had been a loyal, loving member of our family. We knew that her time was short, but it would have ended much differently than this. The enclosure that we had almost completed seems like such a waste of money and such a joke now.

We understand that our own personal issue with Freya is our problem, but there doesn’t seem to be much concern regarding a firearm being discharged in a crowded neighborhood. The reward remains and the Boise County Sheriff‘s office has a case number, if anyone knows anything about this incident that occurred September 25, 2011.

The Thayer Family
Toni Thayer
tthayer@bcidaho.com
Phone: (800) 627-6655 ext. 7579

WILL BOISE COUNTY LOSE TERRACE LAKES RESORT?

2011-10-24T14:01:00.001-06:00

NEIGHBORS WITH NEWS

The Whole Story about

Terrace Lakes Resort’s Septic Problems

By Ilene Johnson

This is not a good thing to publicize but I feel it is necessary to inform the public what the issues are regarding the septic system problems at Terrace Lakes Resort in Garden Valley, because we may be shut down by Central District Health and the Department of Environmental Quality.

It is important to me that everyone knows the truth about this.

First, I want to tell a brief history about Terrace Lakes. It was started in 1965 on $10,000 of other people’s money. The idea was to have a place where average families could go in the mountains for a weekend get-away. The plans were to have a golf course, swimming pool, snack bar, campground, and a travel trailer park (this was before self-contained trailers); our first construction was two outhouses: a his and a hers.

The idea worked and it evolved to what it is today because of a lot of wonderful people who had faith in the idea, trusted us, and wanted to help so they would be able to use it. We sold memberships and our own stock, which was worthless at the time, to get started. When the pool was finished in 1967, we started charging our members $10 a month dues for the use of the pool and the grounds. Before the pool opened, we put in a sewer system that was an open lagoon that worked on oxygen. That is what was common at that time. The rules were changed in the late '70s, so we put in a 10,000 gallon septic tank and field drain. It was adequate until 2010.

In those days, there were not a lot of government agencies or regulations. We just tried to do everything right as long as it benefited everyone concerned. We always had a lot of knowledgeable professionals involved to advise us when we needed advice. They bought memberships or stock and really cared about the project. They came up and helped out on their days off, weekends mostly, just to be there.

I am writing this in order to get public support in Garden Valley and Boise County and to alert the public to what every property owner in our County has in store for them in the future, because they all have septic tanks. There are only two functioning sewer systems in the whole County: both are cities, Idaho City and Horseshoe Bend. If your septic system fails, you will be required to put in a system than will cost you $7,500 to $10,000. Septics have been gravity flow for hundreds of years. My common sense tells me that is especially good in the mountains. How have we ever survived without government regulations? Now, the new systems will all require electricity and many of them will have to be pumped uphill. Therefore, if the power goes out, they will not work.

There are no lots in Boise County that can be sold or built on without one of these expensive systems. The new systems will have to be inspected every year for a hefty fee or a lien will be put on your property.

This is, I am told, because of the new regulations that no one knows about because they were never publicized to the general public. I do not know if this is just in Boise County, all over the state or nationwide. Regardless, I think we all need to pay attention. Money is tight. We have been told, you either do as they say or close your place down or get a port-a-potty. Maybe it is time to repeal another law.

Our system has been in use since 1967; as all septics, it has always been gravity flow. Our field drain was shut down a few years ago, so a seepage pit was put in. The seepage pit had some water surfacing so it was declared failed. As everyone in Boise County knows, we had a really wet spring this year and several septic systems had some major problems. Our system has excess water running into it and we cannot figure out where it is coming from.

I need to back up. In 2009, we were told we had to put in a new sewer system because it is in violation to have anything commercial on the same system that has dwellings. I have not seen documentation of this. We were told this had to be done or we would be shut down. We were threatened several times about being shut down or our alternative was to put in two new sewer systems, one for commercial and one for the dwellings.

At a meeting at DEQ, we were told the estimated cost would be approximately $600,000. The clubhouse, pool and nine overnight rental rooms are on our system. There are forty dwellings on the system, ten of which are full time residents: these include the properties near the creek and the dwellings around the first two holes of the golf course. We were told we had to pursue getting a new system or else be shut down again. So we hired an engineer, bought permits for test holes, and put in one-hundred test holes all over the golf course, on the hillside and everywhere it was possible. This was in October, 2009.

With the new regulations, none of the test holes were approved. The only area that was qualified is two ridges away from the tanks, and we have to pump everything into a huge, pressurized drip system covering several acres of choice land. None of this system will work without electricity. This last year, we were told we might get by with one system. We have already spent close to $70,000 on engineering, test holes etc., and the bid we got plus what we have already spent came to $400,000. We have tried to explain we cannot afford to put in a sewer system but they could care less.

We have been trying to do everything we can to get the money to solve our problem, but as everyone knows, businesses cannot borrow money. In the last year, we have had more threats about closing us down, revoking our licenses for the pool and restaurant, and revoking our liquor license. We are going into winter, we are a seasonal business, and winter is what I call our starvation period.

The week before Labor Day Weekend, we were told that we were being given four days notice--Central District Health was going to cap off our septic tank and we had to close our doors or pump and haul everything. The timing was terrible. We had one of our three busiest holiday weekends coming up, a wedding booked, piles of people signed up to golf, and the septic tank was capped off. To keep from closing, we had Goff Plumbing come up and pump our septic. Within a week it cost us $6,000. That alone could break us. So we bought a truck, on time, and are hauling it ourselves, to Southfork Landing in Garden Valley. We have been doing this for almost two months. If we could not haul there, we would have to haul to Boise. It is still costing us close to $10,000 a month.

I have to write this because it is my last chance to explain our possible future. We may be forced to close down and if we do, it could bankrupt us, because we might never be able to recover. At present we have very good credit, but that can change quickly because of the added costs and we have no excess money. That is why I want the public to know before it happens. We are really fearful. One thing about this, I know our property owners and members will be helpful and supportive.

I am having a hard time with this because of the current economy and our employees that could be out of work for the winter.

Most resorts are built for the wealthy and they have gone broke; ours is for the average Joe and there are a lot more average Joes around than wealthy--that is why we have lasted this long.

We have worked hard to survive for the last forty-seven years, because Terrace Lakes Resort is a place for people more than profit. We believe in service and are open 7 days a week, year-round. Few resorts are. Because of this, we are the largest private employer in Boise County. We pay more taxes, including the dwellings, than anyone in Boise County. We have the only golf course, geo-thermal pool and tennis courts in Boise County. We have not made a profit since 1980, and that was from a timber sale. Thousands of people visit us every year, besides our 300 members and/or 330 property owners; some are both and some are not. Our closing would have a negative effect on the economy in Crouch and Garden Valley. Real Estate prices and sales are poor at present in our Valley, and they could get worse if we are not open.

I think DEQ and Central District Health must think we have deep pockets, because Terrace Lakes’ golf course is one of the most beautiful in the state.

If I had known there was more money in sewage than recreation, I would have gone into the sewage business.

Ilene Johnson,

Majority Stockholder and Secretary/Treasurer

Terrace Lakes Recreation Ranch, Inc., dba Terrace Lakes Resort

Garden Valley, Idaho

ilenej@mindspring.com

Tuesday through Friday: 208-377-2121, Boise Office

Saturday, Sunday & Monday: 208-462-3250 , Terrace Lakes Office

Governor Otter Lunch Fundraiser for Local Projects

2011-10-21T13:40:00.000-06:00

PROCEEDS FROM GOVERNOR OTTER SPEECH/LUNCH

The Boise County Job Creation/Retention Council (BC JC/RC) Mission is to create new jobs and retain existing ones in Boise County. It has subsidiary JC/RCs to accomplish that mission in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, the Boise Basin (Placerville/Centerville area) and Garden Valley.

The proceeds from the October 28 Governor Otter speech/lunch go to the Garden Valley School ($200) for hosting and to the BC JC/RC for the following major objectives:

1. Obtain a grant from the US Economic Development Administration to renovate the old Garden Valley school so it can be leased or sold to reduce GV property taxes.

2. Manage, to County residents’ advantage, the prospective CuMo Mine.
a. Develop and maintain a BC JC/RC web site describing the jobs that will become available at the CuMo Mine, should it be opened. Each JC/RC will have a separate section on that site.
b. Conduct adult education so that residents will develop the necessary skill sets to get many of those CuMo jobs.
(1) Horseshoe Bend Vocational Education facility
(2) Old Garden Valley School (need grants to renovate)
(3) Idaho City High School
(4) Boise Basin property for heavy equipment training
c. Develop internship programs for students
d. Obtain grants from the US Economic Development Administration and others to fund the above activities.

3. Develop a county-wide marketing program to expand tourism
a. Each JC/RC join Southwest Idaho Travel Association for grants to market Boise County outside the Treasure Valley ($45/yr for each JC/RC)
b. Advertise within the Treasure Valley
c. Obtain grants to create and implement the marketing program

4. Obtain cell towers sufficient to provide cell phone service throughout Boise County.
a. Write a grant application to pay for most of the cost of the towers
b. Negotiate with cell service providers to obtain service.

5. Develop Assisted Living Facilities in Boise County to provide for the needs of the elderly.
a. As part of that objective, create a public transportation system, including commute vans to the Treasure Valley.
b. Obtain grants to support both of these objectives

6. Specific community JC/RC objectives
a. Each community has objectives specific to it that contribute to the overall success of the county.
b. Those objectives will be funded by the BC JC/RC, supplementing the grants obtained to accomplish each one.

7. Coordination with the State of Idaho
a. The State of Idaho Department of Commerce will provide the BC JC/RC with new employment opportunities.
b. Commerce also provides grant opportunities and education on outside grant opportunities.
c. Commerce is being very helpful in getting our county job creation efforts off the ground.

Tickets may be purchased from Boise County businesses and Chambers of Commerce where flyers are found; from the BC JC/RC at cottinghmj@aol.com or (208)462-3178; and at the door. Price of admission is $25, for the general public and $15, for Boise County Chambers and Boise Basin Booster members.

The event will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Garden Valley School on Banks Lowman Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the Governor will speak at 12:20 p.m.

The BC JC/RC requests that tickets be purchased before the event, to avoid a long line at the door and to be sure the room is set for enough people. Those interested in participating in job creation/retention councils in Boise County communities should contact John Cottingham, BC JC/RC President & Secretary, at the above email and phone contacts.

2011-10-20T19:43:00.000-06:00

CITY OF CROUCH
Is Holding A
SPECIAL PUBLIC COUNCIL MEETING
(TUES) November 1, 2011

@ 6:30 p.m.

Community Hall - 1022 Old Crouch Rd.
==========================================
The Council and City Engineers will be available to answer public questions

about the proposed

Waste Water Bond Election

on 11/8/11.
Please bring your written questions to the meeting or you can leave them with

the City Clerk in advance of the meeting.
For questions or special assistance

call the City Clerk at 462-4687.

(208) 462-4687

2011-10-02T10:46:00.000-06:00

GARDEN VALLEY FIBER ARTS FAIRE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

9:00AM - 5:00PM

GARDEN VALLEY SCHOOL

MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

"FIBER ARTS THROUGH THE AGES"

Fiber Artists from Garden Valley

and beyond will gather here.

~Many Venders will Offer Items to Sell~

~Displays of Small Art Quilts and Antique Sewing Items~

~Hands-on Participation in some Booths~

~Observe Hand Quilting on a Large Quilting Frame~

~There will be Hourly Drawings~

~ ~ ~ ~ Quilt will be raffled ~ ~ ~ ~ We hope to see you there and everyone is welcome.

There is no charge for this event.

Call 462-3224 or 462-2500 for additional information.

WEEK-END YARD SALE

2011-09-29T17:29:00.000-06:00

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Autumn

YARD SALE

9 AM TO 5 PM

Multi-Family

TOOLS**LADDERS**FURNITURE

TVS

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

LOTS OF $1 ITEMS

9 STERLING LANE

Off Anderson Creek Road

Bart Raymond/Garden Valley Garage

Local Resident Named to ISU Dean's List

2011-09-28T22:51:00.000-06:00

Pocatello – Jessica Jo Purviance, of Garden Valley, has earned a place on the Idaho State University 2011 spring semester dean’s list for the division of health sciences, as announced by Linda C. Hatzenbuehler, associate vice president and executive dean of the division.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must complete at least 12 semester credits and receive a grade point average of 3.66 or higher. Congratulations to Jessica Jo!

Wolverines Tromp Tri-Valley

2011-09-28T22:13:00.001-06:00

by Mike Uhl
Midvale, Idaho-Friday night, September 23: Another 7 p.m. game

Garden Valley Wolverines (0-3) vs Tri-Valley Titans (2-1)

Going into the game, you would think it was a mismatch. Tri-Valley has a National Power ranking of +15.67 and Garden Valley has a National Power ranking of -10.33.

Tri-Valley scored the first 8 points of the game in the first quarter. They didn't score again until the last five minutes of the 4th quarter, against the Wolverines' second team.

When asked, Garden Valley's Zach "The Raptor" Root described the game as "...intense, really fun!" It's that way when you win.

Garden Valley ran the ball most of the 1st quarter. Tri-Valley players were stunned, thinking that the Wolverines were a passing team. J.D. Fuhriman ran up the middle and Jono Lawler ran everywhere else throughout the game. J.D. "Speedy" Fuhriman scored two running TDs. The Wolverines had only one turnover--it was a fumble.

QB Nathan "Dynamite" Updike ran untouched into the end zone to score 6 points.

Garden Valley played good defense, stopping one Tri-Valley drive after another. The Wolverines played hard all four quarters of the game. They did not let up from the opening kick-off to the end of the 4th quarter. The power went out for 15-20 minutes during this game. That did not stop the Wolverines from scoring more points.

Garden Valley played really solid football for the last two quarters of the Idaho City game and the four full quarters of this game versus the Tri-Valley Titans.

The line of Kavik Fairburn, Thomas Grimm, Zach Root, Cody Zeff and Lance Jones played really rock-hard football.

The defensive backs of J.D. Fuhriman, Nathan Updike, Cody Zeff, and Lance Jones knocked down passes, broke up passes, and Cody "The Cobra" Zeff had 3 interceptions and scored on one.

Thomas Grimm played strong on both sides of the ball all night.

This was a tough-fought contest, with both teams trying their best to win this game--but Garden Valley just wanted it more than the Tri-Valley Titans.

Benny Updike and Sam Root were ill and did not play. They should be back next Friday, for the 4 p.m. game in Cascade, when they face 6'1", 170-lb. senior, Ramblers' QB Jacob Schimpf, who threw for over 1,800 yards last year.

Final Score: Garden Valley 28 Tri-Valley 16.

Job Creation/Retention Council Hosts Governor Otter

2011-09-23T10:47:00.005-06:00

Garden Valley, Idaho – Governor "Butch" Otter will speak on “Idaho Economy and Job Creation” in Garden Valley, on October 28, 2011. The picnic luncheon speech is sponsored by the Boise County Job Creation/Retention Council (BC JC/RC), a non-profit whose mission is to create new jobs and retain existing ones in Boise County.

Tickets may be purchased from Boise County businesses and Chambers of Commerce where flyers are found; from the BC JC/RC at cottinghmj@aol.com or (208)462-3178; and at the door. Price of admission is $25, for the general public and $15, for Boise County Chambers and Boise Basin Booster members.

The event will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Garden Valley School on Banks Lowman Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and the Governor will speak at 12:20 p.m.

The BC JC/RC requests that tickets be purchased before the event, to avoid a long line at the door and to be sure the room is set for enough people. Those interested in participating in job creation/retention councils in Boise County communities should contact John Cottingham, BC JC/RC President & Secretary, at the above email and phone contacts.

Reward for Lost Rings

2011-09-20T12:06:00.000-06:00

LOST

2 diamond rings with white gold

1 white gold band

2 white gold bands with 10 small diamonds each

1 opal and silver ring

Most likely lost along the Southfork River Near Lowman.

A sizeable reward is offered for their return.

Kim can be reached at 208-630-4139

or kpierson@fs.fed.us

Authors Karma Fitzgerald & Sharon Brown at The Strut!

2011-09-18T22:47:00.000-06:00

Market

Street

Strut

Meet & Greet

The Authors of

'Eclectic Collage'

at Books in the Attic

Downtown Crouch

5:00 ~ 8:00 PM

Wednesday

September 21

See Mariann at

The Red Rooster

for Sales and Fall Fashions

Fabulous Accessories

including Jewelry ~ Bags ~ Belts

Hats ~ Shoes

Bath & Home

and More!

~ Enjoy ~

Wine and Hors d'oeuvres

Visit DAHLIA'S

and have an olfactory experience with

Essential Oil

Instruction

Gifts - Jewelry ~ Clothing

Floral Creations

Strut on over and join Lynne, Maggie and Mariann ~

~ The ladies who make things happen on Market Street ~

Fundraiser for Fire District Auxiliary

2011-09-09T17:16:00.000-06:00

Garden Valley Daily News

Garden Valley Library to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Refrigerated Floral Case, Work Bench, and Other Great Display Items For Sale!

Okay, Seniors, Get Out There and Eat, Shop & Get Those Deals!

Idaho Democratic Legislative Caucus

Oppose H585 Tonight!

Case Lot Specials at the Market

City Livin' it Ain't !

SINGER Featherweight Class !

Dave Lachiondo: Basque Music in Garden Valley

Taters Any Which Way--Shop GV Market!

Learn To Quilt!

Get Scoop on Alamar Case!

BINGO! at the Longhorn Tonight!

Garden Valley Chamber Gets Rolling For Spring

Syringa Club Meets Thursday

Basque Music and History at Library

FIBER FREAKS WINTER BLUES SPIN-IN!

GV Chamber Notes

Valentine's Week-End Dance!

Win A Shopping Spree at The Market!

Greg King Memorial Nine Ball Tournament

Crouch Bridge Will Be Plowed

Join the Chamber of Commerce: Business & Non-Business Welcome!

WICAP Offers Help To Low-Income Residents

Senior Center Closed For Dinner

Artist James Castle Catching On in Europe

Join a Book Club at the Library!

Children's Clothing Needed For Afghanistan

Friday Morning Chamber Marketing Meetings!

Garden Valley Market Swings Into 2012

Hospital District Gives Gift For All Seasons

**Happy Holidays at Garden Valley Market**Shop Downtown Crouch**

Sno-Goers Fun Run Coming Up!

School Zone One Needs Trustee

Open House at Garden Valley Market!

Scoop on Terrace Lakes Septic Problems: Show Up Saturday!

Public Hearing on Alder Creek Bridge

Town Rallies to Send Gifts to Soldiers

Opinion: Alamar Judgment Unconstitutional?

Levy To Be Imposed On Boise County Taxes

Last Minute Shopping, Don't Eat Alone, and Black Friday!

Garden Valley Market Has Thanksgiving Covered For You!

Boise County Debt Easily Solved

Judge tells Boise County to Levy Taxes to Pay Off Judgment

Honor Our Veterans

Library Begins Oral History Recordings

17th Annual Auction for the Rivers

"Powerless" is Rich Smith's Latest Book!

Senator Tim Corder Bids Early Farewell to Boise County

Garden Valley Market Update November 2

KXGV Radio News!

Wastewater Systems Jumping to the Forefront in Garden Valley!

Syringa Club To Be Commemorated

Friends Of GV Library Update

Halloween Week-End in Garden Valley!

GV Market October 30-Day Deals Still Cookin'!

$500 REWARD For Information on Death of Norwegian Elk Hound

WILL BOISE COUNTY LOSE TERRACE LAKES RESORT?

Governor Otter Lunch Fundraiser for Local Projects

WEEK-END YARD SALE

Local Resident Named to ISU Dean's List

Wolverines Tromp Tri-Valley

Job Creation/Retention Council Hosts Governor Otter

Reward for Lost Rings

Authors Karma Fitzgerald & Sharon Brown at The Strut!

Fundraiser for Fire District Auxiliary

Happy Holidays at Garden Valley MarketShop Downtown Crouch**