GARDEN VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: October Updates

Hasn't he done a fabulous job? Chamber Prez Greg Simione
may be a bit weird looking but we're all used to it by now!
Thanks for everything--your upbeat sense of humor,
energizer vitality, willingness to be everywhere at all
times and your kind consideration of the common folk.
For he's a jolly good hairy guy!

First and most important is Trunk or Treat, would you agree? Downtown Crouch loves a party and with the kids and adults looking their ghoulish best, it couldn't be funner! The Chamber will be sponsoring this event on Saturday, October 30, in conjunction with the Garden Valley School Carnival.

This year, the November 27 downtown Crouch holiday bazaar will be handled by the vendors, so if you need a space, jump on it because they may be filled. Contact Anita Sherwood, at 208-462-2500. Chamber will still be sponsoring the Spring Fling.

If you miss out on a space in Crouch, call Georgianna Goetsch, at 462-3709. She's heading up the Holiday Bazaar and Fundraiser sponsored by GV & Lowman Crafters at the GV School, on December 4. Local artisans and crafters are wanted, along with local fundraising groups.

The Merc's projected time for the new building roof is end of October, which is ahead of schedule. Co-owner Greg Simione says the building looks huge, but a lot of it is storage. If you are checking out the process, the foundation to the right is the future Les Bois Credit Union and the space between will be available to lease for a business. So far, no pharmacist has leased the indoor pharmacy space, so if you know anyone...208-462-3817.

Diane Caughlin, GV Properties, announced the Silverado Pines Poker Run, set for Saturday, October 23. Fun, entertainment, raffle, great prizes! (I want 3 months at the gym or the big bucks!) Check previous GV Daily News blog for the Silverado Pines event.

Angel announced Senior Center events:
Holiday Bazaar, November 6 & 7, with crafters, artisans, lots of gifts and treats for sale. Lunch, quilt raffle. Homemade Pies & Cakes are needed for fundraising. Info on Senior Center Facebook or Angel, 462-2511.
Musician Needed for Bazaar: Flautist or other, or vocals; only winter holiday music, for tips. There is a 5'x5' space provided.
AARP Driver Safety Classes, October 18-19. 462-3943.
Flu Shots and Free Blood Pressure Readings, Wednesday, October 20. 462-3943.
PUMPKIN CARVING POTLUCK PARTY: Saturday, October 23, 4-7 p.m. BYOPumpkin, carving implements provided; Lighting & Judging afterwards.

Garden Valley Daily News wants news, opinions, articles, poetry, Calendar events for garage sales, parties, events. Mail to gvdailynews@yahoo.com.

Marlene Robison Cloud has been cleaning up the community bulletin board. Vandalism is a concern, because the Chamber would like to get an honest-to-goodness real community board going for everyone.


Les Bois Federal Credit Union has the "lowest lending rates ever", according to KJ Viehweg. Refer your friends, family and co-workers.


County Commissioner Jamie Anderson informed Chamber members that Boise County residents come up, so far, as 80% in favor of the CuMO mine project. Get in touch with the Forest Service before the end of this year if you want to in-put.
The commissioners are working on a subdivision ordinance, and they are accepting applications for County Engineer, until October 20.
Commissioners are taking 130 students, from two school districts, to plant trees at Grimes Creek.

Dahlias' Lynne McKibbin announced the Market Street Strut, on Friday evening, October 29. Have dinner downtown and shop, with music and refreshments provided.

Former P & Z Commissioner, John Cottingham, talked about his intention to form an Economic Development Council, with an interest in creating jobs in the county. 208-908-3818.


Elections for new officers will be held at the next social, on November 11, at 6:00 p.m., in the Community Hall.


President of the Chamber is a heavy load for any business person, and Greg Simione carried it. Chamber VP, Diane Caughlin, was ready to step down but says she is willing to divvy up the job as dual-administrator, if John Cottingham will co-operate.


Greg Simione will be stepping down for the important business of getting the new Merc ready for the community. He encourages members to throw some names into the hat. "It's important to let people be involved. You don't have to mirror the last four years. Perhaps meet one time a month, in the evening or daytime, or remain more flexible. I urge people to step forward and volunteer."

For Information on the GV Chamber of Commerce: Mail to: info@gvchamber.org or call 208-462-3005.

GARDEN VALLEY JOB CREATION COUNCIL

OCTOBER 2010 UPDATE
by John Cottingham

It is time that Boise County, and specifically Garden Valley, take overt actions to create jobs for our citizens. In August, the Idaho Labor Department reported that there were 252 people on their roles as unemployed in Boise County. We all know that there are probably an equal number of residents in the county who have given up looking for jobs or are significantly under employed just to pay the rent. We need to go on the offensive to bring employers to the county and Garden Valley!

I am doing my homework to bring a credible proposal to the Boise County Board of Commissioners that the county create a non-profit (IRS Code 501c3) Boise County Job Creation Council to provide services to local Job Creation Councils made up of volunteers from the county’s population centers. Those are Garden Valley, Idaho City, Horseshoe Bend and the Placerville area. Each town would create their own council to pursue specific new employer opportunities in accordance with their own town’s interests, resident skill sets and features.

The county council would work with the State economic development efforts and the federal Department of Commerce efforts to identify employers that may have an interest in establishing businesses in Boise County. Our costs are low and we offer a super life style! That county council would also handle the creation of their own 501c3 non-profit council, the IRS reporting requirements, promoting Boise County’s interest in creating new jobs, etc. Grants are available to non-profits to create jobs, but the creation and administration is complicated. It is better to have one county-wide council with a Board of Directors representing each town than to ask each town to create their own. When inquiries are produced by the county, the subsidiary councils in each town can decide which is better positioned to pursue it, and send their sales team to bring the jobs home. Those sales teams would be trained and assisted by the county council as needed.

The Garden Valley council will create job opportunity encouragement services like:
1. Business incubator to provide small entrepreneurs with low/no cost facilities/services
2. Prospective employer sales team, training for them, sales brochure on GV
3. Prospective employer leads for the sales team to pursue
4. Virtual Academy to provide education to residents by instructors not in GV
5. Adult education to meet employer needs for both existing and new employers
6. Professional assistance to get and administer grants for economic development
7. Coordination of local GV resident teams to clean-up/fix-up assets in the town

The Garden Valley Job Creation Council philosophy has the interest of our Chamber of Commerce, our County Commissioner, the school district, and all the other movers and shakers in town I have talked to. We even have some opportunities to work on when the Council gets formed. It will take the whole town to make this effort successful. If you have an interest in working on the council with me, please call at (208) 462-3178.

GRANNY'S CLOSET LADIES HEAD TO McCALL FOR THRIFTING SPREE!

A DAY OUT TO CLEAR THE HEAD AND EMPTY THE POCKETBOOK!

The Garden Valley Senior Center

thrives because of its volunteers and Granny's Closet head honcho Ruth Richter knows how to dangle the carrot. Last year her volunteers were treated to a day in Ketchum and Hailey, with lunch and checking out thrift shops.

This year, October 14 turned out to be a gorgeous autumn day and nothin' could have been better for these treasure hunters than to be traveling up Highway 55 to explore
the variety of thrift shops in the area.

At the McCall Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, Darlene showed off the shop's behind-the-scenes work area. Never before had Granny's volunteers thought that

luxury was hanger organizers, backstage clothes racks, sinks & dishwashers in the shop kitchen, tables at which to price, sew and fold, all with storage cubicles, an area for each division of children's clothing, silk flowers, coats, books, toys and even a workroom with a male repairing damaged merchandise.

Mountain Treasure Chest boasts several rooms of good browsing and a luxurious coat in the guise of a canine basking in the attention of shoppers.

The Grannies were welcomed graciously by each shop, and discovery of interesting goods abounded.

A grand meal was had by all at the warm Shore Lodge, which overlooks the lake. Here's a tip: Don't miss dessert!

McCall, Donnelly and all shops in the area are a great reason to head there for a breather. What beautiful scenery, restaurants and an opportunity to pick up gifts for your home, family and friends.

Ruth's daughter Cindy helps Granny's when she's in town. She found a stunning coat at WAAF.

If artistry is what you are looking for, pull off of the road and peruse these shops at the Rustic Outlet.

A full day of bargain-hunting ended at the Rustic Outlet on Highway 55 south of McCall. 29 vendors offering new and second-hand high-quality merchandise make it a must visit for holiday shopping.

Hard-working Grannies of Granny's Closet. Cindy stepped out to take a fun shot. Front, L-R: Merrily Hines, Head Granny Ruth Richter, Ione Messick and Sue Crooks. Back Row: Anjali Angel, Sharon Ingle, Janeen Jackson and Karen Phillips.

Silverado Pines: First Annual Poker Hike

FIRST ANNUAL POKER HIKE

Silverado Pines and Garden Valley Properties have teamed up to offer this first annual fun event.

Visit the Beautiful mountain neighborhood of Silverado Pines, in Garden Valley , Idaho .

It’s a great time of year to go for a walk or hike in Garden Valley . Join everyone at Silverado Pines for fun, food and prizes.

After a hearty lunch, walk the trails and visit sponsoring “card dealers”. Build your poker hand as you go.

The top 5 hands will win great prizes like:

$100 Cash
Bronco Tickets
Guided Horseback Trail Ride
$100 in Gift Certificates
A 3 Month Gym Membership

You Must Pre-Register to Win! (No charge) Call Garden Valley Properties Today! 208-462-4620
Saturday October 23, 2010

Lunch 11:30 - 1:00

Poker Hike 12:00 - 2:00

Prizes awarded at 2:00 pm

This event is brought to you by these Garden Valley Sponsors:

Silverado Pines
Garden Valley Properties
Castle Mountain Homes
Les Bois Federal Credit Union
Idaho Cabin Keepers
Garden Valley Family Fitness

Visit the Garden Valley blog at www.gardenvalleycurrents.com

Kathy Vaughan
Garden Valley Properties
Associate Broker, GRI
609 S. Middle Fork Road
Garden Valley, Idaho 83622
Ph: 208-462-4620
Fax: 208-462-3321
Toll Free: 866-452-4620

GREAT EATS--WEEK-END IN GARDEN VALLEY: OCTOBER 15-17

FRIDAY NIGHT ALL YOU CAN EAT AT WILD BILL'S BISTRO

DOWNTOWN CROUCH.

Get yer fill, bring the family. Such a deal. Bill has moved his Monday night to the Friday nightlife of the Crouch Week-end. $7 for Adults, kids under 10, $3; under 3, free. On Friday nights and forever, Bill offers a myriad of Coffee Beverages, Italian Sodas and a light-hearted ambience. Perfect for your Friday night out on the town for singles, couples and families.

Open all week too! Come have breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Granny's Closet at the Senior Center up Middle Fork Road in Crouch opens her doors every Friday, 1-5 and Saturday, 10-4. Make this a must stop for gently used Men's, Women's and Children's Attire, Gifts, Books, Kitchen Wares, and those little interesting items you find in nooks and crannies. Shop Granny's.

BE SURE TO VISIT ALL OF OUR COLORFUL SHOPS AND BUSINESSES: BOOKS, CLOTHING, GIFTS, HAIR SALON, TRADING POST, LIBRARY,
FLOWERS, JEWELRY, FABRICS AND SEWING NOTIONS AT STITCH N SNIP up the road. Walk our Park Trail, wonderful for families or a quiet stroll close to town.

NEW LIBRARY WALK-THROUGH. See what it's all about. The Garden Valley Library Board wants to show you the work that has been finished and what is about to happen. Get your Update, Get Excited, Get Ready!

Refreshments will be served. 4 to 6 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16.

BSU ON SATURDAY NIGHT 6PM: ALL YOU CAN EAT TACO BAR!

THE DIRTY SHAME HAS IT ALL FOR YOU. THE

WESTERN SALOON & RESTAURANT, 24 BEERS ON TAP, POOL, SHUFFLEBOARD AND DANCIN'.

THE DECK IS OPEN, THE DINING ROOM IS NON-SMOKING OR HAVE IT IN THE BAR. On the road into Crouch.

LONGHORN BAR AND GRILL

Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night Football Pizza Specials with Pitchers: Check it out!

**TEXAS HOLD 'EM QUALIFIER GAMES SUNDAYS 1 PM and WEDNESDAYS 5 PM**

$6.95 SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER SPECIALS AT TERRACE LAKES RESTAURANT
FINE DINING IN A RUSTIC MOUNTAIN ATMOSPHERE!

RESTAURANT SUN-THURS 8-8

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

LOUNGE OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM TO CLOSING.

WALK THROUGH NEW LIBRARY BUILDING!

The October moon waxes over Garden Valley's new library building--a good omen. Insulation was finished last week, the septic is done, 99% of the internal walls are standing, plumbing and heating are ready, and builders are getting ready to sheetrock. It's a good time to comeout and take a look at what's been done and talk to library board members. This Saturday, October 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., the library will be open to the community and refreshments will be served.

Library Director Kathy Smith says she hopes it will be open for business before Christmas.

(L-R) Smith, and board members Jody Mabe, Richard Goetsch, and Richard Wilson showed up for dinner at the Senior Center on Tuesday, to receive a $1,000 check from Senior Board President Ron Richter, left. The Seniors wanted to show support for the library and offered the money for the library to use in any way they saw fit.

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Left: Not just any flyer! Check out the progress of the new library building.

STAIRCASE RAPID TRAP MUST GO! CITIZENS RAISE EFFORTS TO TAME DANGEROUS ROCK

A forum sponsored by Idaho Whitewater Association drew about 85 concerned citizens to Cascade Outfitters last Monday evening, for a discussion about what to do with a troublesome rock sitting in the South Fork of the Payette River, along the Banks Lowman road.

Chad Long, of Cascade Raft and Kayak, says, "The rock is upstream on the left hand side, by "Staircase Rapid". It was put there during the reconstruction in 2001-2002, after the landslides. It is a severely undercut rock, and it's a unique and incredibly dangerous area. In the boat community, a couple of times a week down the river will not have the same consistency of every day use, so a lot of people don't know about it. When we hear a raft is stuck on the South Fork, you know where to go. It's that consistent."

Initially, when Cascade applied for a permit in June, it was for the rock's entire removal. Now the water is low, and Long says they can see the better solution would be to put it on its side so the water can't flow beneath.

They were given the permit immediately but it was a clerical error, as there had been no public forum to garner opinions. Aaron Golart, of Idaho Department of Water Resources, says, "The Director of the Department issued to revoke the Stream Channel Alteration Permit S65-20164 to remove a boulder from “Staircase Rapid” in the South Fork Payette River. The application will follow a process that will include input from the public." Golart says they understand Cascade is trying to communicate with folks and the Department is waiting until they re-apply.

Long explains, "Because it's a man-altered feature is our basis of thought; it's not a natural riverbed. We've started the process for consideration. Dean (Fairburn) passed away there, boats hang-up there. When the Ambulance responds to rafters, they don't go out after our own trips. It's the people who don't know."

According to Long, a vote was taken at the meeting, with "well over 80% in favor of turning the rock." He says, " The company is doing this as private citizens, not as a commercial issue.

Now we'll try to move forward.Through the permit process, there will likely be another forum."

The next hearing will be posted on payetteriver.org. For information, contact Chad Long at 1-800-292-7238.

Aaron Golart may be reached at Idaho Department of Water Resources (208) 287-4941 or IDWRinfo@idwr.idaho.gov.