GV Senior Center

~ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR~

Sat, November 3, 10 to 5

Sunday, November 4, 12 to 4

261 S. Middle Fork Road, Crouch/ Garden Valley

208-462-3943

(no entry charge, bring the family)

 

~ALL HANDMADE AND HOMEMADE~

 

Jewelry, Lavender Products, Chainsaw Art,

Decorative Crafts, Quilts and Quilted Gifts, Pillows,

Painted Ornaments, Crocheted and Knitted Creations,

Photos, Soaps and Bath Items, Candies, Pies, Cakes, Jams

and More

 

LUNCH IS SERVED!

CHILI AND CORNBREAD

SPICED CIDER, COFFEE AND TEA

 

SHOP GRANNY'S CLOSET

Gently-Used Stuff!  ~Open During Bazaar~

Thankgiving and Christmas Decorations Galore,

Wrapping, Trees, Decor for Tables, Mantels, Doors,

and plenty of Yuletide Gifts.

~Winter Apparel is on the Racks~

~Lots of Household Merchandise~

"You won't believe the prices!"

 

Granny's is the One-Stop Shop!

...and if that's not enough shopping for you,

get over to our

Great Shops in Downtown Crouch.

 

~You Must See ~

 OLD CROUCH MERCANTILE EXCHANGE

CRAFTERS MALL

(Our Just-Renovated Old Merc Store

That you all Loved so Much!)

 

Have a Happy Holiday Season

From Everyone at the Senior Center



Wolverines vs Warriors this Saturday!

Garden Valley Football—Go Wolverines!

GARDEN VALLEY WOLVERINES VS KOOTENAI WARRIORS

 

By Mike Uhl

The 1A 2 State Quarter Finals will be played in Harrison, Idaho, just north of Coeur d’Alene. It’s about an 8-hour drive. Kootenai High School is located at 13030 E. O’Gara Road in Harrison.

The game will be on Saturday, November 3, at 1:00 p.m. It will match your hometown Wolverines (8-1) against the Red and White Kootenai Warriors. (6-3).

If you are going to the game, remember the 1 o’clock start is in the Pacific Time Zone—this will be 2 o’clock our time.

The weather report for the game is projected to be Partly Sunny, high around 55 degrees, low 32 degrees...maybe rain.

Garden Valley Wolverines are led by two-year Head Coach, and “Coach of the Year” for District 2, Jason Yearsley, along with assistant coaches, Jason VanDyk and Jim Dovel. They turned around a program that was 1-8 last year.

At the start of the season, The Coaches Poll picked GV fifth out of seven. The media projection was sixth. With only three seniors on the team, this is an amazing accomplishment.

Garden Valley’s senior captains are #12 Kavik “Mad Dog” Fairburn; #4 Lance “Stones” Jones; and #45 Jono “The Law” Lawler. Fellow starters are: #30 David “Big D” Bengoa, #54 Jimmy “Big Jimmy” Dovel, #23 Kit “Stonewall” Fairburn, #22 JD “The Renegade” Fuhriman, #32 Sam “The Bull” Root, #5 Benny “Killer Bee” Updike, and #21 “Frosty” Yearsley.

Role players are: #3 David “Little D” Bengoa, #20 Avery Brantner, #65 Robey Briggs, #16 Brandon Eszlinger, #28 Mack Fetters, #50 Austin “Road Block” Fields, #6 Daniel “Green Shoes” Flaherty, #56 Zack Sanders, #42 Jesse Tussing, and #34 Anthony Zang.

KOOTENAI WARRIORS (6-3) are the North Star Conference champions. They won the conference even with playing two teams twice. They are the 12^th best team in the state in 1A Division 2. All their games have been at 7 p.m.

They are led by ninth-year Head Coach, Doug Napierala, with a record of (49-31). He brings twenty players to Saturday’s contest. His top players are: QB Marshall Willms, his brother Morgan, and Simon Desautel.

Their last game was on the road at Clark Fork, which they won 64-14, in the third quarter. First TD of the game was a run, the second was a pass. 3^rd through 9^th TDs were runs. They are primarily a running team on TDs. On Extra Point tries, the first 4 were passes to Morgan Willms, all good. The next five were runs. One out of those five runs was good.

This game is one of two 1A Division 2 taking place on Saturday. The other will be Deary (7-2) vs Salmon River (7-2).

GOOD LUCK WOLVERINES!

Old Merc Crafters Mall Opens November 1st!

New Life in the Old Merc!

  Windows in the Old Merc have been uncovered and washed, and light is revealing the bustle of crafters, artists and antique dealers as they set up in newly constructed booths.

Shauna Fry prepares for her booth of leatherwork -
horse tack, belts, dog collars and more.

The worn floor has a new shine to it, proudly displaying its years of hard wear right down to the irreplaceable cigarette burns. An aged bathroom floor is pulled up to present a 1934 issue of the Denver Post, which will find its yellowed news-copy framed and on the wall. The aged counter wood has a new role as a fence around the cashier. Old Crouch Mercantile Exchange is a ninety-year-old crone with a new attitude.

  When the public walks through the doors on opening day, November 1, it will be a return to old times. The antique cash register and scales, photos, memorabilia, and the wood stove in the sitting area will welcome them home and bid them to take a load off.

  Connie Taylor-Hunt is an artist who creates log furniture, wood arts, dolls, pencil art and more. She has been in charge of the metamorphosis of the sad building into a wonderful, functional store again. Her intention, along with owners Greg Simione and Gerold Dennett, has been to promote hand-crafted arts and antiques and thinks this is the perfect historic building in which to do it.

  “We’re trying to bring more people into the area to give new life to downtown Crouch,” she says, “The more they see here, the longer they’ll want to stay to visit other shops. It will help all of us.”

Connie Taylor-Hunt with her own booth of handmade
furniture, dolls and signs.

  The Merc has also attracted several talented artists from Boise and the Treasure Valley; Trudy Glenn comes from Lowman. Greg Simione has been inspired by artists in town, who have been looking for a permanent venue to display their work and teach. Simione says, “A bunch of local artists work out of their homes. Connie and I want to open more opportunities to help showcase local artists and others. We are targeting Garden Valley but are open to artists from all over Boise County and beyond. We’d like a fresh look with rotation of goods...this building fits with all of our artists here.”

  Two art rooms will be available for teaching classes. Windows are being installed. Every room and area has a history. Look for the booth space that has the holes in the floor, where rope was pulled up from the basement and measured off. The special space also has a trap door below which flour was stored.

  Where the old deli was will be The Coffee Lodge, open later in November. The vendor will offer warm drinks and a variety of food. She says, “I first sold my Hot Mama Salsa out of this deli—it’s of significant value to me to team up with Greg and Gerold here.”

Larry Logan is the man to have around when something
needs to be done.

  Gasoline will continue to be sold. Larry Logan says, “Still free of ethanol!”

  Logan has done much of the labor on the transformation of the building. Taylor-Hunt says Logan is really handy to have around. He will be cashiering and helping with sales of the merchandise, with Taylor-Hunt helping. Larry Logan predicts that next summer this will be the focal point of the town: “Visitors can buy souvenirs, shop in the businesses, visit the Historical Museum—it brings more of a focus to the Trading Post and this end of town, too.”

  The Old Crouch Mercantile Exchange will be open seven days a week, from 10 to 5, during the winter, with extended hours in summer. Taylor-Hunt says the November 1 opening is to say, “It’s coming! The Grand Opening will be on November 24, but this gives the town a chance to check it out and artists to see what we have and maybe decide to be a part of it. Please remember to sign the guestbook”

  Booths are still available for different fees. There is no commission charged, just monthly rent, and vendors don’t have to be on site. Contact Connie Taylor-Hunt at 462-2632, 462-3817, or 781-1180.

 

 

 

 

 

Pick up Baking Supplies at the Market!



Greg and Gerold conspire with Crouch Witch at
Trunk or Treat.

Happy Halloween! Expecting more litle visitors on Halloween? All of our Halloween products are on Clearance -  Candy and Make-up Kits and Witches Hats!

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Baking Season is fast approaching and we’re prepared here at the Market. Let’s start with C&H Sugar, 4lb bags – only $2.99. We think you’ll agree this is a great buy and you’ll find many more good values throughout the store.

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We’re stocking up on Baking Chips, Baking cups, cake decoration kits, cake mixes, Holi

day sprinkles, Almond Paste, Marzipan, Mincemeat, Flour and all of the essentials for your Holiday Baking Needs. Check with us weekly for in store specials.

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Turkeys begin arriving this week as do many Holiday Products and you’ll see them begin to be displayed around the store. Currently a nice selection of oversized socks (double pack for $3.99) and warm throws and Fleece blankets are displayed in the Seasonal section (by the videos). You’ll find all of the new sweatshirts there as well. These include crew neck and hooded styles with either Crouch or Garden Valley logos. In addition, long sleeve T-Shirts and pajama pants for casual wear around the house can also be found in this section.

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***Don’t forget that Thursday, November 1^st, the Old Crouch Merc building re-opens as a Craft Mall. Gasoline will continue to be sold (Sinclair Brand– non ethanol) out of the store. Approximately half of the booth spaces have been rented, so we’re excited to watch this adventure grow. This retail opportunity for local artists and crafters will compliment Crouch’s existing unique and charming retail stores.

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Celebrate! ~Holiday in the Mountains~

Our Old Merc Grand opening celebration is scheduled for the Weekend after Thanksgiving to coincide with all of the other wonderful events happening in Crouch that weekend. As a heads up, there will be a Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, Holiday Bazaar, and the opportunity to visit with Santa at the Market. That weekend will be the kick off for the Chamber’s Holiday in the Mountains theme for our community. We want our residents and visitors to experience the Holidays the old fashioned way with family, community and with a little something for everyone. Look for more information over the next couple of weeks.

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As you can tell we’re excited and looking forward to the next few months and we’re also looking forward to your next visit. Enjoy the week and remember the Garden Valley Senior Center is hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar this weekend!

Greg and Gerold

Garden Valley Market

462-3817

greg@gardenvalley-market.com

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Landing Piles Burning Starts October 30

Be prepared for smoke. If you have questions, you can call the Fire Dept at 462-3175 or the Ranger Station, at 462-3241.

Permission has been given to begin burning Emmett District landing piles, pending smoke approval. The landing piles are located within the Scriver and Six-Mile Drainages. Slash has been created from timber sales, Stolle and Frontier. 

 

Anticipate 2 to 3 days of burning, beginning Tuesday, October 30.

 

Burn Boss-Tony Demasters

 

Burners will be miscellaneous personnel from Garden Valley, for a total of around eight.

 

We have received enough moisture that creep will not be a problem.

Market getting ready for cold weather

Looking outside the store up on the Mountains, we see snow! We’re not quite prepared with snow melt or snow shovels (they don’t arrive for a couple more weeks) and perhaps that is a bit early, but we do have a variety of hats and gloves and scarves in stock now! All priced at $4.99 or less.

We hear there is a little cold bug going around and this week we received a good sized shipment of cough and cold medicines, vitamins, vaporizers, humidifiers, cough drops and sore throat remedies. Hopefully there will be something you can use if you happen to have a little cold.

Greg in 2009--warn't he cute?

Trunk or Treat is this Saturday, October 27^th at 6pm in Downtown Crouch. New this year are prizes for both decorated car trunks “and” costumes, so plan on bringing the family and join in the fun. Don’t forget the Country Affair will also be running this week-end at the Rodeo Grounds. You can pick up your last minute candy, decorating ideas, makeup, wigs, witches hats and pumpkins at the Market! Our Bakery table is overflowing with Halloween cookies and brownie bites decorated with little ghosts just waiting to find a home.

For all of the sporting events this weekend, whether live or on TV, our Deli is stocked with Hormel meat, cheese and cracker trays. In addition, our Take N Bake Pizzas are always a hit.

Finally, the conversion of the Old Crouch Merc into a Craft Mall for local and Treasure Valley artists and crafters is almost complete. We are still working towards a November 1^st opening, with a grand opening scheduled for later in the month.

Have a great week and we look forward to your next visit!

Greg and Gerold

Garden ValleyMarket

462-3817

Ye Haw Times at Uncle Billy Bob's!

They told me, “One night me and papa was sittin’ on the toilet drinkin’ Ripple—we couldn’t figure out how the seat keeps goin’ up and down, but we was entertained on it all night long!”

“Wal, it’s one o’those self-closin’ toilet seats Diane got jes fer fun,” I says. “Haw!”

Oh dear. Spend an hour looking at Uncle Billy Bob’s Redneck Trailers with owner, Diane Caughlin, an yew jes’ cain’t help tawkin like dis!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, just one of the charms of this trailer I’m viewing is the half-circle of toilet seating around a tree in front of a fire-pit, and another charm is the view of downtown Crouch from my throne—great for July 4^th.

Caughlin says that after a slow year of long-term rentals, she got the “hair-brained idea” to turn one trailer into a vacation rental. “I thought if I made it funny, maybe somebody would appreciate it.”

That was Uncle Billy Bob’s 1, which is always redneck Christmas, with garlands, beer cans, and Rudy, the Party Antelope. “People started adding things,” she says, “an old sombrero, beads...it’s really fun. Guys around town bring things by.”

#1 has two bedrooms and Redneck Billy Bob says, “Yep, it’s got a bathroom too; it’s indoors now and that’s mighty nice in winter.” How about a dishwasher? “Wal, yes sirree Bob,”he answers, “you can name your own, whoever is in the dawghouse or who’s a Type A personality is always my pick.”

From the fire pit in front of this quaint trailer is a splendid view of the Middle Fork River and surrounding mountains. Reviews for number one stress how clean the accommodations are. “Even if it is ugly on the outside, it is comfortable and great inside,” says one visitor. 

When Caughlin got back the car lot above the Longhorn, she told her friends she needed new redneck decorations for Billy Bob’s #2. “The plumbers brought in my fabulous toilet seating. The bowling alley seats came from Joseph, Oregon, via Teri Belle, who stays here on week-ends with her friends.”

Caughlin traded two nights at Uncle Billy Bob’s for Sean McInally’s Cadillac couch, now in the living room. She grins, “Just buckle in the kids and you have a free babysitter!”

The decor is too classy for Uncle Billy Bob, methinks, and the kitchen here, as in #1, is also set up for great culinary pleasures. Trailer #2 sleeps eight, with two bedrooms, a pull-out sofa, and yes sirree, two of those indoor potties.

Even though the rental fees are a great deal, Caughlin offers a $20 a day discount for those on active military duty, saying, “I think they deserve something. I know when Joe was in the army, we had zero money to go away and do something like this.”

They had a kick-off party when she opened this trailer. “I put Thunderbird and PBR beer on ice in the back. Everyone loves it. I tell people, if you don’t have a sense of humor, you probably ought not rent, cuz like Paw Paw always says, ‘You can only polish a turd so much’,” says Caughlin. “I think it’s a great place to get rid of relatives on holiday. The price is right and not too close. Think Uncle Billy Bob’s!”

^{For rental information, go to www.unclebillybobs.comor call 208-462-5262.}