At the conclusion of the regular Garden Valley School Board meeting held this evening, Monday, December 13, Zone 3 trustee Janell Ward resigned by letter, from her position.
Her unexpected resignation makes the Tuesday, December 14, recall election
unnecessary and the election has been cancelled by action of the board.
Also cancelled is the special board meeting to accept the results of the
recall election scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
A vacancy has been declared in trustee Zone 3.
Stay tuned Tuesday for complete story.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Low Power Radio in Garden Valley: Why the Holdup?
RADIO WOES!
By Rich Smith
Several folks have been asking about the status of Garden Valley Communications Inc. and efforts to start a Low Power FM noncommercial radio station in Garden Valley.
The FCC has continued to withhold our application for a Low Power FM license, awaiting the results of pending Congressional legislation. Last year (2009) the House passed the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (LCRA, HR 1147) and sent it on to the Senate (as S592) for a floor vote. This legislation makes it possible for rural communities such as Garden Valley to obtain and operate a noncommercial low power FM station. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has vigorously fought LPFM since it first gained Congressional approval in 2000. They have succeeded in stalling licensing and legislation for LPFM since 2002, when they demanded a Congressional investigation into so called “interference” that LPFM would have on commercial high-power FM stations. Two and one half years and $2.2 million tax dollars later, the FCC concluded there was no such interference, something that a short engineering study and common sense could have resolved at no cost to the taxpayer.
The NAB has successfully stalled a Senate floor vote on S592 by falsely claiming that this bill is unnecessary and there are plenty of FM channels available for LPFM. The facts are different. Until the rules of S592 are implemented, despite our distance from Boise, there are no available LPFM channels in Garden Valley. The NAB also successfully lobbied to add an addendum to S592 requiring an economic study to determine “the financial impact LPFM will have on commercial FM”, another delaying tactic that will hold up licensing for months if not years.
With few days left in the 111th Congress, it unlikely that S592 will come to a floor vote. Our best hope is the 112th Congress will delete the provision for an economic study and vote on this bill. I wrote Senators Crapo and Risch telling them of the Garden Valley Communication Inc. plans and they are supportive of S592 and our efforts to bring local FM radio to Garden Valley.
The bottom line is that our application for a license to operate LPFM in Garden Valley languishes at the FCC until this legislation is resolved. For more information contact Rex Lefevre or Rich Smith, or if you want to add your opinion about S592, write or call senators Crapo and Risch.
Several folks have been asking about the status of Garden Valley Communications Inc. and efforts to start a Low Power FM noncommercial radio station in Garden Valley.
The FCC has continued to withhold our application for a Low Power FM license, awaiting the results of pending Congressional legislation. Last year (2009) the House passed the Local Community Radio Act of 2009 (LCRA, HR 1147) and sent it on to the Senate (as S592) for a floor vote. This legislation makes it possible for rural communities such as Garden Valley to obtain and operate a noncommercial low power FM station. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has vigorously fought LPFM since it first gained Congressional approval in 2000. They have succeeded in stalling licensing and legislation for LPFM since 2002, when they demanded a Congressional investigation into so called “interference” that LPFM would have on commercial high-power FM stations. Two and one half years and $2.2 million tax dollars later, the FCC concluded there was no such interference, something that a short engineering study and common sense could have resolved at no cost to the taxpayer.
The NAB has successfully stalled a Senate floor vote on S592 by falsely claiming that this bill is unnecessary and there are plenty of FM channels available for LPFM. The facts are different. Until the rules of S592 are implemented, despite our distance from Boise, there are no available LPFM channels in Garden Valley. The NAB also successfully lobbied to add an addendum to S592 requiring an economic study to determine “the financial impact LPFM will have on commercial FM”, another delaying tactic that will hold up licensing for months if not years.
With few days left in the 111th Congress, it unlikely that S592 will come to a floor vote. Our best hope is the 112th Congress will delete the provision for an economic study and vote on this bill. I wrote Senators Crapo and Risch telling them of the Garden Valley Communication Inc. plans and they are supportive of S592 and our efforts to bring local FM radio to Garden Valley.
The bottom line is that our application for a license to operate LPFM in Garden Valley languishes at the FCC until this legislation is resolved. For more information contact Rex Lefevre or Rich Smith, or if you want to add your opinion about S592, write or call senators Crapo and Risch.
Contact:
Rich Smith: 208-462-3013; richsmith5@netscape.com
Rex LeFevre: 208-462-2303
Photo by Angel
Friday, December 10, 2010
MERC SELLING All Along The River
NEIGHBORS WITH NEWS
The Merc is assisting the Garden Valley Library with their fund raising efforts and are displaying copies of All Along the River, by Nellie Mills. Mrs Mills wrote this history in 1963 and the Library has recently republished the book in hardback. Each copy is $25 and all proceeds go to the Library. You’ll find copies of the book on our Magazine rack just in front of the cashiers…….a perfect Christmas Gift!
Notes From Greg and Gerold:
It’s the Season for visiting Friends and Family and hosting or attending Holiday Parties. Don’t forget to check the Merc for your Holiday Party goodies.
This week you’ll find a new selection of Holiday cookies, brittle, fudge, crackers and cheeses. The Deli is prepared to assist you with party trays ranging from classic meat and cheese, to vegetable and condiment trays.
We are continuing clearance pricing on Christmas items and toys. In addition, you’ll find Western Family fabric softener sheets and Western Family liquid laundry soap on sale –
Dryer Sheets – 2 boxes for $4.00
Laundry Soap – Two 50oz containers for $5.00
It’s not the Holidays without fresh produce and citrus. We’re very pleased with the quality of the fruit and the sweetness of the tangerines, Clementine and naval oranges now in the store.
For you gourmet cooks, Baby Bok Choy is in
For meat lovers, Sugar Tree Spiral Hams only $1.89 per pound
News on Construction
Many of you have asked if the construction workers were able to close in the building prior to bad weather. The answer is yes and work continues.
Happy Holidays!
The Merc is assisting the Garden Valley Library with their fund raising efforts and are displaying copies of All Along the River, by Nellie Mills. Mrs Mills wrote this history in 1963 and the Library has recently republished the book in hardback. Each copy is $25 and all proceeds go to the Library. You’ll find copies of the book on our Magazine rack just in front of the cashiers…….a perfect Christmas Gift!
Notes From Greg and Gerold:
It’s the Season for visiting Friends and Family and hosting or attending Holiday Parties. Don’t forget to check the Merc for your Holiday Party goodies.
This week you’ll find a new selection of Holiday cookies, brittle, fudge, crackers and cheeses. The Deli is prepared to assist you with party trays ranging from classic meat and cheese, to vegetable and condiment trays.
We are continuing clearance pricing on Christmas items and toys. In addition, you’ll find Western Family fabric softener sheets and Western Family liquid laundry soap on sale –
Dryer Sheets – 2 boxes for $4.00
Laundry Soap – Two 50oz containers for $5.00
It’s not the Holidays without fresh produce and citrus. We’re very pleased with the quality of the fruit and the sweetness of the tangerines, Clementine and naval oranges now in the store.
For you gourmet cooks, Baby Bok Choy is in
For meat lovers, Sugar Tree Spiral Hams only $1.89 per pound
News on Construction
Many of you have asked if the construction workers were able to close in the building prior to bad weather. The answer is yes and work continues.
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Global Warming
NEIGHBORS WITH NEWS Garden Valley resident Rich Smith muses on the state of Global Warming
As I continue to shovel the last few inches of snow out of our walkways (I have measured 36 total inches thus far and it isn’t even winter yet), and defrosted my frozen water pipes last month, my thoughts turned to global warming and the United Nations Conference on climate policy in Cancun, Mexico this week.
Last year a group of “save the planet” experts failed in their attempt to impose worldwide limits on carbon emissions. The Copenhagen draft treaty of September 15th, where in paragraph 38 of Annex I explicitly stated that a world government was their aim, has been omitted from this year’s more subtle proposal. Should they succeed in this latest attempt (which is doubtful) the UN would have the authority and power to impose carbon emission controls on all member nations, regardless of any existing national laws such as our Constitution.
Many parts of the Copenhagen draft exist in the present “American Clean Energy and Security Act" that was passed by the House and is stalled in the Senate. Also known as the “Cap and Trade” bill sponsored by Senators Kerry and Lieberman, the goal is to bring it to the Senate floor before the 111th Congress adjourns this month, but right now this looks unlikely. Expect to see Cap and Trade bill debated in the Senate next year.
Last year a group of “save the planet” experts failed in their attempt to impose worldwide limits on carbon emissions. The Copenhagen draft treaty of September 15th, where in paragraph 38 of Annex I explicitly stated that a world government was their aim, has been omitted from this year’s more subtle proposal. Should they succeed in this latest attempt (which is doubtful) the UN would have the authority and power to impose carbon emission controls on all member nations, regardless of any existing national laws such as our Constitution.
Many parts of the Copenhagen draft exist in the present “American Clean Energy and Security Act" that was passed by the House and is stalled in the Senate. Also known as the “Cap and Trade” bill sponsored by Senators Kerry and Lieberman, the goal is to bring it to the Senate floor before the 111th Congress adjourns this month, but right now this looks unlikely. Expect to see Cap and Trade bill debated in the Senate next year.
Community Choir Celebrates The Season
The old town hall will rock this Saturday night with sounds of the Christmas and Solstice Season. Join Garden Valley Community Choir members for their 5th Annual Winter Concert, featuring sacred songs, festive carols and holiday favorites.Four years ago last September, Rich and Robbie Wilson and Gary and Anita Sherwood were feeling the lack of a musical core in the valley and decided to put out the call for people who like to sing and perform, not knowing if anyone would respond. A group of folks showed for the first meeting and sat in a circle sharing their enthusiasm for the dream; within a few weeks, thirty choir members were rehearsing together for a possible concert, under the generous volunteer efforts of Director Gary Sherwood and accompanist Jodi Mabe.
That December, the choir made its first appearance as singers "just having fun". So
me members are experienced musicians and performers, others have had a little of the spotlight in their pasts and others learn by ear and get through their laps in their own time. The choir has retained a cohesive group of about twenty and the sounds just keep getting better, with two different shows each year.
This season, the choir has already appeared at the LDS Community Christmas Dinner, the Downtown Crouch Tree Lighting, and the Community Holiday Concert and will entertain the Project Patch community next Tuesday. The Saturday concert will show off the repertoire they have been working on through the fall.
Bring the family for an evening of music and stay afterwards for refreshments and a little Christmastime mingling.
Where: Downtown Crouch Community Hall, 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 11. For information about the choir, contact Gary Sherwood, at 208-462-2500.
Monday, December 6, 2010
THIS WEEK IN GARDEN VALLEY & GLIMPSES OF A FUN WEEK PAST!
MEETINGS: 
Last week offered lots of diversions from the
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Wednesday, 12/8, 6:30pm: Crouch Council
Community Hall, downtown Crouch.
It looks like this will be a shorter-than-usual
meeting, due to absences.
Thursday, 12/9, 10:00am: Friends of the GV Library
Regular meeting at Terrace Lakes.
These are comfy meetings--if you are thinking of getting involved, just show up and grab a cup of coffee. Brainstorming, fundraising discussions and general fun library stuff. If you haven't gotten your copy of All Along the River
look for it in the library--a beautiful repro for $25.
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Thursday, 12/9, 6-8pm: Chamber Christmas Social
Longhorn Restaurant, Downtown Crouch.
$10 at door, chow down Deb's to-die-for appetizers.
Pay as you go bar.
208-462-4620
Saturday, 12/11, 7pm: Community Choir Concert
Community Hall, Downtown Crouch
Get in the spirit of the holidays with
this lively group of singers.
Refreshments afterwards.
Last week offered lots of diversions from the
icy cold and snow digging. The LDS Church served up a delicious dinner, while the kids and Community Choir entertained.
The Tree Lighting was a sing-a-long success
and take a look at some of the creative offerings at the GV and Lowman Crafters Bazaar.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
JOLLY WINTER WEEK-END WITH MUSIC and BAZAAR!
LDS CHURCH DINNER, MUSIC & CRECHE EXHIBIT
Friday night, December 3, dinner at 6:30 pm--All Welcome!
HOLIDAY BAZAAR:
TREE LIGHTING AND COMMUNITY CHOIR CAROLING
GARDEN VALLEY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Performances will include Native American flute, piano and organ, chamber strings, French horn, solos, duets and other vocal ensembles.
The LDS venue is a beautiful room in which to appreciate the quality of talent that will be presenting tonight.
Greg and Gerold send news from the Merc:
December is a big baking month, so don’t hesitate to walk the aisles and realize you’ll probably find a lot of what you need. Peppermint extract is now back in stock, as well as Heavy and regular whipping cream.
Christmas items are the news at the store this week. We need room on our shelves for grocery products, so all of Christmas is priced to move and move quickly.
100 string lights for $1.50
Boxed Holiday Cards – under $3.00
Tree Stands – heavy duty $9.99
Floor trays – can be used for the tree or in Garages for tools, etc
Tinsel – 50 cents a package
Ornaments - $1.00
Toys – lots of clearance sales on these items
Much much more……………including wrapping paper, tape, gift bags, cello bags for homemade candy, etc…….
How about some specials on General Merchandise? Well, we have a great sale through Sunday on the following:
Western Family 96 oz Lavendar Bleach - 2 for $3.00
Western Family Fabric Softener Sheets - 2 for $4.00 (each box is 80 sheets)
Western Family 2x Classic Detergent and 2x with Bleach Alternative - 2 for $5.00 (These are our highest selling laundry products- each container is 55 oz’s)
Deli News
Holiday items are beginning to appear in time for your Holiday Parties:
Cookies
Cheese Balls
Cheese Cakes
Pumpkin Cake Rolls
Party Trays (meat, cheese, veggie, etc) – please order at the Deli at least 24 hrs in advance.
We hope you have a great Holiday Season and please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! We hope to see you at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting this Saturday, Dec 4th at 6pm (Longhorn). The Community Choir will sing a few Holiday Selections and then we’ll turn on the lights!!!!!
Friday night, December 3, dinner at 6:30 pm--All Welcome!
Come and view the the community collection of nativity scenes. Serene or jaunty or just plain cute--the sacred event of Christ's birth is celebrated well in this exhibit.
After a hearty dinner, relax and enjoy the kids perform, the Community Choir sing a few songs and don't miss Santa and the Mistress Claus.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR:
GARDEN VALLEY &
LOWMAN
CRAFTERS
Saturday, December 4, 10-4
Saturday, December 4, 10-4
GV School Multi-Purpose Room
Local artisans and crafts people
along with fundraising projects.
DECEMBER 4: DOWNTOWN SHOPS OPEN TIL 7PM
Before you sing at the tree lighting, plan to do your shopping in
Downtown Crouch and have dinner at the Longhorn, Wild Bill's Bistro or the Dirty Shame. Happy Holidays from all of our shop owners!
TREE LIGHTING AND COMMUNITY CHOIR CAROLING
Saturday, December 4, 6:00pm, on the Longhorn Deck.
Bundle up yourself and the kids, get some hot drinks in town and sit on the deck for a Sing-Along with the Choir. No need to freeze; roast yer toasties at the fire pit, next to the beautiful giant Christmas Tree. Fun for the Family.
GARDEN VALLEY CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 5, 8:00pm, LDS Church (Banks Lowman Road)
Eva Bailey has been the driving force behind this special musical extravaganza (in Garden Valley!). Her love of good music and belief that we can do it here in this small town has motivated her to gather together some of the best of our musicians for this now annual non-denominational Christmas concert.
Performances will include Native American flute, piano and organ, chamber strings, French horn, solos, duets and other vocal ensembles.
The LDS venue is a beautiful room in which to appreciate the quality of talent that will be presenting tonight.
Greg and Gerold send news from the Merc:
December is a big baking month, so don’t hesitate to walk the aisles and realize you’ll probably find a lot of what you need. Peppermint extract is now back in stock, as well as Heavy and regular whipping cream.
Christmas items are the news at the store this week. We need room on our shelves for grocery products, so all of Christmas is priced to move and move quickly.
100 string lights for $1.50
Boxed Holiday Cards – under $3.00
Tree Stands – heavy duty $9.99
Floor trays – can be used for the tree or in Garages for tools, etc
Tinsel – 50 cents a package
Ornaments - $1.00
Toys – lots of clearance sales on these items
Much much more……………including wrapping paper, tape, gift bags, cello bags for homemade candy, etc…….
How about some specials on General Merchandise? Well, we have a great sale through Sunday on the following:
Western Family 96 oz Lavendar Bleach - 2 for $3.00
Western Family Fabric Softener Sheets - 2 for $4.00 (each box is 80 sheets)
Western Family 2x Classic Detergent and 2x with Bleach Alternative - 2 for $5.00 (These are our highest selling laundry products- each container is 55 oz’s)
Deli News
Holiday items are beginning to appear in time for your Holiday Parties:
Cookies
Cheese Balls
Cheese Cakes
Pumpkin Cake Rolls
Party Trays (meat, cheese, veggie, etc) – please order at the Deli at least 24 hrs in advance.
We hope you have a great Holiday Season and please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help! We hope to see you at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Lighting this Saturday, Dec 4th at 6pm (Longhorn). The Community Choir will sing a few Holiday Selections and then we’ll turn on the lights!!!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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