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Annual Allen Ranch branding day
FAMILY BRANDING - Four generations of the Allen family, including Jared Allen catching some calf heels, were at the annual branding day at the Allen ranch west of Bliss.
READY FOR THE RANGE - Buddy Allen said most ranchers in his King Hill area brand calves in late March, then turn their herds out on ranges, which usually open at the beginning of April if water is available.
NEXT GENERATION - Those too young to help now will have their turn in years to come. Photos and text by terrell williams
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Idaho Nonprofit Center Opens Registration for 2015
The Valley Press has increased distribution and coverage into Buhl. We welcome and appreciate the response of local businesses. We continue to encourage all community members to contact us with local news, event information, school sports, photos, grand openings, press releases and any items of interest.
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April Calendar: April 3 Dodgeball Tournament @ HHS April 4 Easter Egg hunt in Wendell April 5 Easter sunrise service, 8 am at Ritter Island, by Hagerman Calvary Chapel April 6 Wendell Community Resource Fair & Trout dinner April 6 Relay for Life team meeting April 11 Gooding Library Program April 11/12 Gun Show at Fairgrounds in Filer April 11/12 Desert Sage Quilters show at Fairgrounds in Filer April 22 Earth Day April 25/26 Hagerman cleanup days
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May 4 Relay for Life team meeting May 5 Cinco de Mayo May 10 Mother’s Day May 25 Memorial Day (BOISE) – The Idaho Nonprofit Center will again shine the spotlight on Idaho’s nonprofits and help raise needed funds by hosting the 3rd Annual “Idaho Gives,” a day of statewide charitable giving, on May 7, 2015. Registration for nonprofits wishing to participate in this year’s event is now open. The deadline to register is April 3, 2015. Last year, more than $780K was raised for more than 600 different charitable causes. All nonprofits must register with the Idaho Nonprofit Center again this year to be eligible to raise money as part of the Idaho Gives event. Nonprofits should log on to www.idahononprofits.org to start the process. Idaho Gives is modeled after highly successful giving days in states and cities across the country. In larger states, millions of dollars have been raised in a single day. Idahoans throughout the state will be engaged using a combination of traditional and new media. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are critical tools in getting people, even those who don’t regularly contribute to nonprofits, to quickly and easily make a donation to their favorite organization(s). The event takes place online, driven by a central idahogives.org web site, where donors can learn about and designate funds for nonprofits in a number of categories, including arts & culture, children & youth, environment, humanitarian aid, education, animals, and religious organizations. Award pool sponsors have contributed $50,000 so far in prize money, which will be distributed to nonprofits through random drawings and daylong contests, allowing organizations and donors to multiply their donations. The Idaho Nonprofit Center encourages any nonprofit with an IRS-certified 501(c)(3) designation to participate in the day. Idaho Gives allow nonprofits to elevate their profile, expand their online and social media presence, call attention to the work they’re doing, and raise critical funds. Interested nonprofits can find more information and register at the Idaho Nonprofit Center’s web site. Idaho Gives is being sponsored by Idaho Central Credit Union, PacificSource Health Plans, and the Idaho National Laboratory. For more information, go to www.idahogives.org, or look for Idaho Gives on Facebook and Twitter. “IDAHO’S FINEST SPRING WATER” DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE
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Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument/ Minidoka National Historic Site News Night Sky Party Spring is here, days are longer, and the temperatures are warming up. It is a good time to get out and enjoy the night sky on the monument. Join us on April 18 for the first of the Hagerman Fossil Beds NM Star Parties: a night hike and stories about the stars. The program will begin at 8:00 pm at the Oregon Trail Overlook. This event will kick off National Park Service week (April 18-25) on the monument and coincide with the conclusion of International Dark Sky Week (April 13-18). Created in 2003 by high-school student Jennifer Barlow, International Dark Sky Week has grown to become a worldwide event and a key component of Global Astronomy Month. Dark Sky Week Goals include: Inspire people to celebrate the beauty of the night sky; raise awareness about the negative effects of light pollution; and embolden folks to Take Action! “I want people to be able to see the wonder of the night sky without the effects of light pollution. The universe is our view into our past and our vision into the future . . . I want to help preserve its wonder.” - Jennifer Barlow Celebrate the stars! Stars and stories go hand in hand. Join park rangers for activities at 8:00 pm and create a star chart of your own. As darkness descends, we will go on a short night hike while listening to the classical sky stories you may already know to stories of how Native Peoples viewed the night sky. If you plan to attend the hike we recommend bringing along a jacket, a flashlight, and wearing comfortable shoes. The program should last until approximately 9:30 but rangers will be there to answer questions and share more information afterwards. For further information, call 208933-4127. The second Hagerman star party of 2015 will be held on June 20 at the Oregon Trail Overlook. This event will be done in conjunction with our partners from the Magic Valley Astronomical Society.
Volunteers in Parks Program
Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend some of your time and talents? Hagerman Fossil Beds NM and Minidoka NHS could use your help: maintaining trails, cleaning wayside exhibit panels, assisting with school groups, doing research, making posters and banners, presenting programs, and many other ways. For further information contact Carol Ash (call 208-933-4125; email carol_ash@nps.gov or stop in at the Hagerman Fossil Beds NM Visitor Center and talk to a ranger and receive a brochure about the VIP program. We have cool VIP shirts and caps!. Join the National Park Service in Ringing “Bells across the Land:
“A Nation Remembers Appomattox”
For the past four years, the National Park Service and many other organizations and individuals have been commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War and the continuing efforts for human rights today. On April 9, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant met Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to set the terms of surrender of Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. In conjunction with a major event at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, the National Park Service and its partners invite communities across the nation to join in this commemoration. The bells will ring first at Appomattox at 3:00 p.m. on April 9, 2015. The ringing will coincide with the moment the historic meeting between Grant and Lee in the McLean House at Appomattox Court House ended. While Lee’s surrender did not end the Civil War, the act is seen by most Americans as the symbolic end of four years of bloodshed. After the ringing at Appomattox, bells will reverberate across the country. Churches, temples, schools, city halls, public buildings, historic sites, and others are invited to ring bells precisely at 3:15 pm for four minutes (each minute symbolic of a year of war). If you have access to any such organizations, please encourage them to participate. Share your story and help us write history! Schools, parks, and communities from all over the country will be participating in this event. Share how you observed it with #BellsAcrosstheLand2015. Stories will be compiled in one place to see how each one helps build our national story. Please join us in the historic commemoration. Let bells ring across the land! For further information contact: Carol_Shively@nps.gov or John_ Hennessy@nps.gov; Educational Materials for Schools: Amy_Bracewell@nps.gov
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April 4 – Easter Egg Hunt Time: Saturday at 10 a.m. (Earlier arrival is recommended.) Place: McGinnis Park at 757 E. Main St. (across from Wendell High School) Event: Children will be divided into age groups to gather colored eggs and plastic eggs to redeem for prizes. The event is courtesy of the Wendell Chamber of Commerce, Simerly’s Market, Save Haven Health Care, and the Wendell Fire Department.
April 6 – Annual Community Resource Fair/Trout Dinner Time: Monday, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Place: Wendell High School at 700 E. Main St. Event: Numerous organizations offer information about health, education, emergency services, libraries, vocations, history and geology. Children’s activities include face painting, games, music and book handouts. The fair is free to the public, including a trout dinner. The fair is sponsored by Orchard Valley Head Start and the Wendell Chamber of Commerce.
June 11, 12 and 13 – Magic Valley Dairy Days MVDD has been moved ahead one week to the second week of June due to scheduling conflicts with other events. Vender information and parade schedules, along with all applications, will be posted on the Wendell Chamber of Commerce web site. The annual three-day festival, held at the Wendell City Park, includes a carnival, a car show, entertainment, food stands, and venders from throughout the Northwest.
Hagerman Library News We start with a museum and a library, both part of our city’s panorama, both urgently needing space. We had a meeting a few years back to possibly buy property together to achieve our individual goals, but for various reasons it didn’t work out. We met again in March of this year to discuss our current goals and ideas for the future of both entities, to see if working together on our projects might be mutually beneficial. This new development of communication and opportunity for the museum and library was instigated by a local gentleman who cares very much for his community, and is trying to make something very good happen. There have been no decisions made, but what I know is that there is one important factor that unifies us all, including but not limited to Mr. Jones, the museum and library boards, the city council and the mayor ... and that is, we all desire what is best for Hagerman and its future! As discussions ensue, we will keep you updated. - the Hagerman Library Board
New Hours at the Hagerman Library Effective April 1, 2015, the new hours are: Tuesday through Friday: 2 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm Closed Sunday and Monday.
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Community Resource Fair in Wendell on April 6 Wendell High School, April 6, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm WENDELL - Orchard Valley Head Start and the Wendell Chamber of Commerce are hosting their annual Community Resource Fair. The event will be held on Monday, April 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wendell High School, 750 East Main, Wendell, Idaho. A rainbow trout dinner will be served and this event is free of charge and open to the public. A few of the vendors who will be attending: Hagerman Fossil Beds, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Emergency Services, College of Southern Idaho’s Dental Hygiene Program and the College of Southern Idaho’s Nursing Department and many, many more. There will be face painting and games available for children. Please come and join us for this informative and exciting event! For more information, please contact the Orchard Valley Head Start staff at 536-1547.
Public event April 14 in Wendell: Legal topics Q&A Orchard Valley Head Start is hosting an orientation and advice session with Idaho Legal Aid Service from Twin Falls, Idaho. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 pm. at the Wendell Elementary School, 150 3rd Avenue East, Wendell, Idaho. The community is invited to attend. This presentation will also be presented in Spanish. No child care is provided. For more information, please contact Cindy at 536-1547.
National Child Abuse Prevention month Pinwheels for Prevention parade Tuesday, April 14 at 1 p.m. WENDELL - April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. Please join Orchard Valley Head Start, the Wendell pre-K program, the Wendell Library, parents, community individuals and many more to walk in our “Pinwheels for Prevention” parade. The parade will be on Tuesday, April 14th at 1:00 p.m. We will meet in front of the Wendell Public Library.
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A Tour of Glenns Ferry by jane deal
My friend, Rich, grew up in Glenns Ferry. His mother passed away last month and he came over and started to reminisce about his mom, his family and his childhood. I have driven past and occasionally through this agriculturally based area but I hadn’t heard much about the history. I could see the expression on Rich’s face begin to change as he started to tell me about life in a small Idaho town in the 1950s and 60s. Glenns Ferry is the city I pass on my way from Boise to Hagerman or Twin Falls and I realized after Rich’s visit that I don’t know very much about this place. So along with documenting some of Rich’s stories, I decided to do some research. The area that would become Glenns Ferry was a place where the first pioneers from the east came to cross the Snake River on their way to Oregon and California. Families traveling in covered wagons had two choices when they came to what is now known as the Three Island Crossing. These travelers could either cross through the deep waters, wagon and all, or they could take a much longer route to their destination. Having been on the trail for many months, it is estimated that about half decided to take the risk and cross the river. Between 1841 and 1860, it is roughly estimated 400,000 to 500,000 people attempted to travel to the west coast. Pioneers were looking for cheap, and sometimes free land, and many were listening to the rumors and following the rush for gold out west. There were many casualties and drownings that occurred along both routes no matter which choice they made, but I found a quote from “Outdoor Idaho - Buckskin Brigade” which seemed to sum it all up. Modern-day wagon master of the more recent Three Island Crossing reenactments, Dale Jeffries, said, “We value the honor to do this, and the choice to do this and the choice of our ancestors to come here. We believe in that kind of spirit.” Glenns Ferry is named after Gustavos Glenn who helped put the town on the map in the late 1800s. He created a ferry which would run horse and wagon teams carrying freight over the Snake River. He started to run his ferry in 1869 and by the 1880s the railroad was coming through the area helping the town to expand and grow. Glenns Ferry survived two major fires in 1893 and 1897. The flames from the first fire left only one building standing, but the town was able to rebuild and continue. It was obvious in the early 1900s that Glenns Ferry would be permanently on the map. Rich had a lot of stories to tell about his family’s life in Glenns Ferry. His grandfather, Russell, moved to the town to start a barber shop. This was before the age of television and the entertainment during the dinner hour was usually the stories Russell brought home from his day at work. One day the first motor vehicle appeared in town and parked in front of the barber shop. Russell’s customer bet everyone in the shop that day he could lift up the front end of this vehicle. The man went outside and did just that, and collected the pay-offs from the bet. Rich remembers putting pennies on the railroad tracks to flatten as a kid, and searching for the treasure his mother told him was left in Canyon Creek during a stage coach robbery years ago. He reminisced about hunting and enjoying the outdoors in what he describes as a “community based on helping each other out”. My favorite tale Rich told was about his short stint as a beef jerky stealer. He and his pal would ride their bikes to Hansen’s Cafe, which became busy when customers came in off the Greyhound bus. Rich and his friend would wait until the restaurant was bustling with customers and stuff jerky from the container at the cash register down their shirts. They would then ride their bikes to the old train depot and enjoy their newly stolen bounty. On their third attempt, their luck ran out and the boys were caught. Rich and his friend had to take the jerky out of their shirts and put it back in the jar. I guess it goes to show how times have changed, as today the jerky would have to be retrieved with a plastic glove. (And certainly could not be resold after being in a little boy’s shirt.) I visited Glenns Ferry in March and could see this town still exists today. The old buildings still stand, a reminder of the town’s history and heritage. However, modern businesses thrive within. There are bakeries, gift shops and antique stores. Although the town is operating in the twenty-first century, what appears to have stayed the same is the spirit that brought the original settlers to this area. The people of Glenns Ferry continue to honor that spirit. “If this country were ever settled, fine farms could be had here.”
-Enoch Conyers, 1852 (pioneer from the Oregon Trail)
Jane Deal co-owned the Ein Tisch Inn and Wild Rice’s Catering in Hagerman from 2003-2009. She authored the cookbook for Ballard’s Idaho Golden Greek Cheese. In 2013, Jane co-authored a cookbook featuring Idaho Preferred products titled, “Live. Eat. Local.” When it comes to cooking, she adheres to two core philosophies: Always use fresh and local ingredients, and refuse to be afraid! She believes the cooking experience should always be filled with joy, not fear.
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GOODING - Meetings were held last month and an organizing Board of Directors was selected: Board Members: Jason Neil, Betty Frederickson, Charmy Leavell, Joseba Zatica and Debbie Zatica. We adopted the name “Gooding Revitalization & Tourism”. The group went over the application of main street program principles and a four point approach. The first major project was discussed and initiated: A self-guided walking tour of Historic Downtown Gooding, with historic markers and information about different buildings and organizations throughout downtown. For more information, contact Jason Neil at 208-934-5001.
South Central Idaho Hospitals and Emergency Services to Participate in Emergency Preparedness Exercise TWIN FALLS- Don’t be alarmed if you see more activity than usual near your local hospital. Most likely it is only an exercise. In early April, four south central Idaho hospitals will participate in an emergency preparedness exercise. This exercise will focus on healthcare system preparedness, emergency operations coordination, volunteer and fatality management, medical surge, and information sharing. The exercise is designed to test medical and emergency plans while enhancing multi-agency coordination. The exercise is being led by South Central Public Health District with participating agencies including: St. Luke’s Magic Valley, St. Luke’s Jerome, St. Luke’s Wood River, North Canyon Medical Center, Twin Falls Department of Emergency Services, Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, Gooding County Disaster Services, Magic Valley Paramedics, Idaho State Police, other public safety partners, and community volunteers.
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Gooding County Relay for Life Meetings: April 6 and May 4 Theme: “We Can All Be A Hero – Be A Hero’s Hero”
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The next Gooding County Relay team meetings are Monday, April 6 at 5:30 pm at the Gooding County Fairgrounds Ag Extension office and Monday, May 4 also at the same place and time. We are looking for additional Relay teams along with sponsors, both corporate and personal. Currently we have 15 teams signed up on-line with 85 participants. People can go to the website www.relayforlife.org/ goodingid and signup on an existing team or form a new team. We need everyone signed up on-line by May 1st so that they can receive their Relay T-shirt to wear on Relay evening, Friday, June 12th. Cancer survivors and personal caregivers are very special to us and that’s why we are planning on a reception dinner again this year to be included in the Relay For Life event planned for Friday, June 12. Last year we had about 70 survivors and caregivers and this year we are hoping to have 100 people come to the Gooding County Fairgrounds that evening for a celebration of their survivorship. Please register now with Cody Varin at 934-5963 to receive a survivor T-shirt and reserve a spot for dinner. The handprints the survivors made last year are being made into quilts that will be auctioned off at this year’s Relay. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Mark June 6 on your calendar for the Gooding County Relay Poker Run and Car Show to start from the Gooding County Fairgrounds. All vehicles and motorcycles will be welcome. ALL Relay teams may have food or items for sale at the Fairgrounds during the Poker Run. This is an event-wide fundraiser for ALL Gooding County Relay for Life teams. More information to come later. If you would like to sign up for a Relay Team go to www/relayforlife. org/goodingid or contact Susan Bolton at 934-4427 or e-mail sbolton@ gofirstam.com. Corporate sponsors are encouraged to contact Susan to become a part of this community event before May 1st to be included on the team shirts. For more updates on Relay For Life and local activities, people can Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoodingRelayForLife
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Showing Up © Christina O’Brien 2015
Wild Yeast Obsessions Ed Wood and his wife, the late Jean Wood, are the authors of Classic Sourdoughs. He, a retired pathologist with a lifelong passion for the art of sourdough, and Jean, with a degree in pharmacy, worked and traveled all over the world. Along the way, they started gathering sourdough cultures and recipes, and, after retiring to McCall, they started Sourdoughs International (www.sourdo.com). Their company sells fifteen kinds of sourdough cultures from places as far-flung as Egypt, the Yukon, Russia, South Africa, and Tasmania, not to mention the world-famous San Francisco sourdough culture. Your esteemed editor recently bought a couple of cultures, and the aforementioned Classic Sourdoughs, and loaned me the book last week. I have to give it back tomorrow. Hence the column is tardy, because I’ve been (literally) up to my elbows in sourdough for days. So far we’ve made experimental loaves of Russian peasant black bread, Cranberry Nut sourdough, Arabic pita, and whole wheat flatbread. Spelt bread and Swedish limpa (rye) are rising, and I’m building another batch of culture for walnut-ginger sourdough and Irish ‘bram brack’. Thank goodness for freezers and friends! Evelyn was smart enough to not share her new starters with me (no point in further feeding my obsessions), so I’ve just been using my old standby sourdough. Phil and Judy Dice gave me our current culture about twenty years ago. This derives from sourdough starter Phil brought back from Tok, Alaska, many years ago. It lives in the fridge; I wake it up once or twice a month to make some variation or other of crusty artisan bread, and always build an extra quart of starter to make Phil and Judy’s famous sourdough pancakes (they’re great on their own, and incredible served with yogurt and fresh fruit). These new recipes are stretching my bread-making skills. They use a broader range of ingredients, and the proofing and baking are different than my old standard methods, which is why I’m playing with so many different recipes. I used to bake bread at 350 degrees in loaf pans, and our standard sandwich bread is still that kind. Then, a couple of years ago, my brother-in-law loaned me Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast by Ken Forkish. Oh, my. It walks you step-by-step through an entirely different way of making bread, and you end up baking the bread in a 500 degree Dutch oven for forty minutes to end up with wonderful crusty, holey, chewy artisan bread. That’s been my primary focus until last week. Ed and Jean, after much experimentation, recommend putting your risen dough in a cold oven and baking it at 375 degrees for seventy minutes. All these breads have been delicious, but haven’t developed the ‘oven spring’ that the book describes; they end up wider than they are tall. So – practice, practice, practice! In the meantime, not only have I neglected the column, I have also neglected the garden, the dogs, the husband (though he reaps the results of my new fixation), the morning exercises (truth be told, any excuse will do…), the backyard landscaping project, the chickens, the lawn, the weeds, the neighbors, the birds, and the official start of spring. It’s all Evelyn’s fault. And since I owe her a couple of loaves of bread as an apology for missing the deadline, I’d better start work on the next batch… Chris is practicing Showing Up from her micro-farm in Boise, and is enjoying showing up in her old Hagerman stomping grounds more often these days.
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Miss Idaho 2014 to host diabetes awareness event at CSI on April 8 TWIN FALLS – Sierra Sandison of Twin Falls, Miss Idaho 2014, will take part in a diabetes awareness event at the College of Southern Idaho the afternoon of Wednesday, April 8. CSI and St. Luke’s Magic Valley will hold the free public event from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Health Sciences building on North College Road. Dieticians and nurses will be available to provide education, resources, and literature to all who visit. Visitors are also welcome to speak with Sandison, a former CSI student and type 1 diabetic herself. All who visit will be provided vouchers for follow up glucose tests from their physicians.
This Week at College of Southern Idaho Thurday 4/2: ‘Solar System Odyssey,’ 2:30 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium. Student talent show, 6:30 p.m., Fine Arts AuditoriumCSI Program Board presents a country swing dance with the Jackson Michelson Band, 7:30 p.m., Rec Center Friday 4/3: CSI Golden Eagle Softball vs. Western Nevada, 1 p.m., CSI softball field. CSI Golden Eagle Baseball vs. Western Nevada, 3 p.m., Carson City, Nevada Interclub Council CSI Easter egg hunt and activities, 4 p.m., Student Union and outdoors Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Desert 113 ‘Solar System Odyssey,’ 2:30 and 7 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium CSI Program Board presents comedian Adam Grabowski, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Auditorium ‘Rock On Demand,’ 8 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium Saturday 4/4: Total eclipse of the moon – free telescope viewing, 3 to 7:30 a.m., Herrett Center Centennial Observatory Grassroots Cutters Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eldon Evans Expo Center CSI Golden Eagle Softball vs. Western Nevada, noon, CSI softball fieldCSI Golden Eagle Baseball vs. Western Nevada, 1 p.m., Carson City, Nevada ‘Astronaut’ and a live sky tour 1:30 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium ‘Solar System Odyssey,’ 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium ‘Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure’, 3:30 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium ‘Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity’ and a live sky tour 7 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium ‘Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon,’ 8 p.m., Faulkner Planetarium Sunday 4/5: Grassroots Cutters Show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eldon Evans Expo Center
Astronomy Day events planned at Herrett Center TWIN FALLS – A day and night full of events has been planned for this year’s International Astronomy Day at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science at the College of Southern Idaho. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25 with make and take astronomy projects, coloring pages, solar viewing, and building and launching of water bottle rockets. Admission to the make-andtake activity center is just $1 per person. These activities will be held regardless of weather conditions that day. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Centennial Observatory will offer safe views of the Sun, bright stars, and planets, weather permitting, and then reopen for a nighttime star party from 9 p.m. to midnight. Targets will include Venus, Jupiter, the first-quarter Moon, and more. All observatory events are free of charge, and weather permitting. The Faulkner Planetarium will show ‘Astronaut’ and a live sky tour at 1:30 p.m.; ‘Solar System Odyssey’ at 2:30 p.m.; ‘Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure’ 3:30 p.m.; ‘Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity’ with a live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and ‘Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon’ at 8 p.m. Admission prices for the planetarium are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for students. For more information, contact the Herrett Center at 732-6655 or visit the website at www.csi.edu/herrett
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April in Paris? by Marguerite Janes thousand Springs Winery and Bed & Breakfast
April in Paris? Can’t make it? Drink French wines on the banks of the Snake River instead! France outstrips the United States in overall quality wine production and per capita consumption of wine. There are 10 main wine regions (along with over 250 other smaller appellations) and each produces great wines unique to its terroir. The Château Lafite Rothschild, located in the village of Pauillac in the Medoc wine region, produces the super premium wines known throughout the world. Its 107 hectares of vineyards are located northwest of the Bordeaux region and represents one of the largest holdings in the Medoc. Since World War II, the French wine business has seen a steady decline. Started by the Nazis plundering the wine estates (The Rothschilds included) plus increasing pressure by other wine producing nations have the French re-marketing their wine to the world. One noticeable change is in the wine label itself. The French have (until recently) only put the wine region on their labels, expecting the rest of the world to know what grapes and wines are produced there. Wine being marketed to the US is starting to list the grape varietal on the front label. We Americans will soon have no need to pull out the encyclopedia to find out what’s in the bottle. Ahem, well, maybe the younger generations could just “Google” it on their smart phones. The three major wine regions are Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne. There is some discussion that Bordeaux region became a world famous wine due to its proximity and access to the sea. The ease of exportation caused a rapidly spreading and continuous world market and strengthened political ties wherever wine was traded. Bordeaux wines are known for their red blend. The three grapes that make up the most of the formula are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Wines from the right bank of the estuary Gironde are mostly Merlot while as the left bank red wines are mostly Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Franc adds color and aroma to the mix. The Burgundy region is mostly known for its long-
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lived red wine. The Pinot Noir grape is the basis for Burgundy wine. The best quality Burgundies can age 20 to 30 years. White Burgundies are making a comeback, with modern winemaking techniques helping to produce great tasting wine. The Champagne region of France almost needs no explanation. Not all sparkling wine from France is Champagne; only that which is produced within the borders of the Champagne region. This sparkly wine is notably a non-vintage wine, meaning there is no year produced on the label. Champagne is painstakingly blended to keep the taste, aroma and appearance the same year after year. Other French regions’ sparkling wines will be labeled as “Cremant” instead of “Champagne” and are some of the most outstanding wines out there today. The French enjoy their wine with food, and their wines are crafted to enhance the dining experience. This April, enjoy French wines with dinner, and imagine yourself seated in a street side café in Paris!
Upcoming events at Thousand Springs Winery:
April 2 - Private Dining: French cuisine and French Wines $55 April 16 – Wine Class: French Wines May 7- Private Dining: Celebrating Food & Wines of the Southern Hemisphere $50 May 10- Mother’s Day Brunch: 2 Seatings 10am & 1:30pm (limited seating) May 21- Wine Class: Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
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Magic Valley Chorale Spring Concert April 19 TWIN FALLS - The Magic Valley Chorale will present a spring concert, “Rutter with a Twist”, on Sunday, April 19, at the College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Auditorium. The concert begins at 3 p.m. The music includes John Rutter’s Requiem as well as several selections from his Anthem Collection. The concert concludes with a “Twist” that features choral selections from Oliver with words and music by Lionel Bart and arranged by Normal Leyden. Favorites from the medley include “Consider Yourself” and “Oom-Pah-Pah”. The chorale is conducted by Camille Cox. Admission for adults is $10, for seniors $7 and students $5. A family ticket is available for $25. Tickets are available at Welch Music in Twin Falls, the CSI Box Office, at the door and from chorale members. It’s a wonderful way to welcome the spring season.
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Bliss Schools Events Kindergarten Pre-Registration & Child Find 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. April 16, 2015 Bliss High School Prom April 18th @ 1000 Springs Resort Banquet Room Second Annual Bliss FFA Hill Hike Saturday, May 16th, 2015 During Rock Chuck Derby weekend Wood River Soil Conservation District 2015 TREE SALE TREE PICK UP IS AT THE BLM FIRE CENTER in Shoshone, at 217 West F Street. Friday - April 24 (10-5) Saturday- April 25 (9-2 ) CONTACT BARBARA@208-886-2258 EXT 101 http://www.wrswcd.weebly.com Great for Windbreaks, Snow Fences/Shelter belts Trees Available: Bareroot 12”- 3’: $25 to $28 per bundle, 10 trees per bundle: Hybrid Poplar, Nanking Cherry, Quaking Aspen, Purple Lilac, Flame Willow, Red Maple, Amur Maple, American Cranberry, Choke Cherry, Little Leaf Linden, Siberian Crabapple, Golden Willow, Golden Currant and Green Ash Gallon Containers: $8 Colorado Blue Spruce, Austrian Pine, Rocky Mountain Juniper Five gallon containers $35 each: Colorado Blue Spruce & Austrian Pine Gooding Soil Conservation District is selling fabric mulch or weed barrier for planting your windbreak. 6 ft. x 500 ft. roll = $145. To order fabric mulch/weed barrier: 934-8481 extension 100
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Gooding County Museum Opens in April Submitted by Joani Pauls and Kris Quigley
Gooding County Historical Society wishes to announce the opening of the Gooding County Museum for the upcoming 2015 season. The Gooding County Museum will openApril 4 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm. The following week, the museum will return to regular schedule hours of 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The museum is located at 273 Euskadi Lane (Hwy 46/Hwy 26 Junction), Gooding, Idaho. There is no charge for admittance but donations are always welcomed.
2015 Theme: Early County History This years theme is EARLY COUNTY HISTORY with new displays and new stories to share with our visitors. The museum is also displaying never displayed items including a newspaper published in Bliss, Idaho. The Weekly Times was published in 1912 and has not been displayed before in the state. We also have found other treasures in the storeroom and are excited to show them to the public. Gooding County Historical Society has several positions open on the board and are looking for replacements. If you have any questions about the positions, please call the museum at (208) 934-5318. The museum is also looking for volunteers with a wide range of tasks available. Please call the museum to inquire or volunteer.
Extension at the Gooding Public Library in 2015 Presentation series brought to you by the University of Idaho Gooding Extension Office and the Gooding Public Library Gooding Public Library, 306 5th Ave West, Gooding Saturdays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Topics: April 11: Rainwater and grey water collection. University of Idaho Educator Mario E. de Haro-Marti will talk about how to collect and use rainwater and how to recycle grey water from your home. Water saving techniques will be discussed. • May 16: Composting at home. University of Idaho Educator Mario E. de Haro-Marti will talk about how to compost, different methods, and benefits of composting for your home and community. • More talks: During these presentations you will be able to vote for or request future talks to be presented. For RSVP and more info: call the Gooding Extension Office: 208-934-4417 or the Gooding Public Library: 208-934-4089. •
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Journey into Spring
Hagerman Celebrates FFA Week
By W. Lenore Mobley
by Ivee Strick
If you go into the Snake River Canyon to see the high water fall over the falls, don’t forget to journey to Murtaugh and view the river as it goes into Caldron Linn. It is located just 2 miles east of the town after you cross the river there. Last week on our afternoon ride, I couldn’t help but realize that spring is here. I am seeing green grass pushing through the soil that reminded me of the seeds we plant and how we work to keep them growing into a nice plant. We continue to water and care for it and see buds formed and then beautiful flowers begin to unfold. The rivers in Idaho determine our success here in Magic Valley. Agriculture is the lifeblood of rural commodities and it is the Snake River that gives us water that is so needed by our farmers. As Bill and I walked on the rocks along the bank of the Snake River just above the Caldron Linn, we viewed the water that was gushing over the rocks of only a 40 foot wide river path. I think about the history lesson it brings back to me. And no, I wouldn’t care to try to canoe over the 25 foot drop of the Star Falls that is below the Linn either. Mr. Hunt, an early explorer of the West, was correct when he decided not to continue by boat and continued the Astor Expedition by land. This class four falls is one of the most dangerous pieces of rough water on the Snake. You need to see it to believe it at this higher water level. While there we met Brian and Shauna Lierman and their son, Noah. They had just been to see the large power plant at Milner. I learned that they farm near Clover and was also interested in the abundance of water in the Snake. I asked them how they viewed the river. They said it was impressive to them. They talked of how thankful they were that there will be plenty of water for farming this year. As I sat in meditation on the rocks above the Caldron Linn, I was reminded that my Maker said, “Relax in joy,” and I then compared this whitewater to a refreshing underground stream. For Bill and me it was a joyful spring day. I know that you also have praise for this abundance of water for our beautiful Magic Valley. I hope if you have never seen Caldron Linn you will. Yes, I’m attracted to our rivers in Idaho just as my father was in 1918 when he moved out of the Oklahoma dust belt and came to Idaho to farm where water was available. Get out and enjoy a great spring.
HAGERMAN - Hagerman High School Senior, Ivee Strick, took on Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week as committee chair for her Senior Project. She organized three events in order to promote FFA and Agriculture. Highlighted was the fact that over 81% of students who take Ag classes or are members of FFA are more likely to pursue a post secondary education. The week started out with Career Development Event Olympics for the 6th-8th graders. This activity was educational as well as fun. Students had the opportunity to learn about plant identification, animal science, natural resources, leadership skills, and food science. CDE Olympics was a fun way to give the kids a little taste of what FFA contests are actually like at the same time highlighting all of the living wage jobs associated with agriculture. There was also a teacher appreciation day in which special treats and salads were set out through the day along with promotional activities to engage the teachers in agriculture awareness and thank them for their service. Finally, Hagerman’s FFA week went out with a bang by having a dance. Students learned some new dance moves. Photo at right:
BOOK SIGNING IN JEROME W. Lenore Mobley, Jerome author will be doing a book signing on the afternoon of May 1st at Ridleys in Jerome and May 2 nd at D&B in Jerome She will have her new Journey Series # 4 available then.Lenore will also have avilable The Lost Journey; The Dangerous Journey; Stardancer’s Summer Journey that are sequals to the new The Twin’s Journey Home. Her non fiction book of Women and their Horses on the Snake River Plain and the Children’s book titled Calypso--Dark Horse are for anyone to read. This is a great gift for Mothers Day!
Career Development Olympics at Hagerman High School Ag Shop during FFA week in February. FFA junior high students are shown competing in a mini contest day.
Dodgeball Tournament April 3 at 6 pm Hagerman High School’s Tyler Chapman put this event together for his Senior Project. It is a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish foundation. Friday, April 3 6 pm Make a Wish Dodgeball Tournament at Hagerman High School Prince Memorial Gym $5 entry and $5 to eat Hagerman High School April Calendar: April 8th - Midterm Progress Reports. April 8th- 11th State FFA Leadership Convention @ CSI April 9th HS Track meet @ Valley April 15th- FFA Vet Science Event in Gooding April 23rd - 2 pm HS Track meet @ ISDB April 25th - Junior/Senior Prom @ 1000 Springs Resort April 27th @ 5 pm Head Start Parents meeting April 29th - FFA Environmental Science Event and 1 pm will be FFA Forestry Event-ISDB April 29th - 2 pm HS Track @ Valley
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202 14th Avenue East, Gooding, ID 83330 (208) 934-8678 northsidecenter@csi.edu Music, wine, storytelling and more—come join us in April!
Songwriting and Music Notation
If you love to sing, play an instrument and write songs but can’t read and write traditional music notation, then this class is for you! Singing and playing music is very intuitive, but reading and writing and music can be daunting. You’ll be guided in analyzing songs, composing lyrics and music, and mastering the fundamentals of music theory and notation, including solfège (do re mi), the Nashville Number System (NNS), and others. Magnify your gift of music! $50 Instructor: Mike Kerr Wednesday, Apr. 1 to 22 7-8:30 p.m. at the North Side Center
April in Paris—Featuring French Wines
Despite a labeling system that is often confusing to many outside of France, French wine still gives the greatest pleasure of any wine producing region. The style of French wine echoes that of the French themselves—elegant, well-dressed, and showing an appreciation for the good things of life but never to excess. Come learn more about France’s unique wine producing regions and the wonderful qualities that make French wine so special. Light snacks will be served. Thursday, Apr. 16 $45 Instructor: Marguerite Janes 6-8 p.m. at Thousand Springs Winery 18882 Hwy 30, Hagerman
Golf Skills: Pitch, Chip & Putt
Get your short game ready for the season. Each night will feature a different skill. Tuesday— pitching. Get the fundamentals for sticking lofted approach shots with your wedges and irons. Wednesday—chipping. Develop confidence by learning how to hit consistent chip shots that put you close to the hole. Thursday— putting. Shave off strokes by learning proper technique and how to read greens. Each class will include 75 minutes of instruction followed by 45 minutes of observed practice time. You can register for one, two or all three: pitching on Apr. 21, chipping on Apr. 22, putting on Apr. 23. Clubs can be provided if necessary. Tues., Wed., Thursday, Apr. 21 to 23 6-8 p.m. at the Gooding Golf Course $20 per session or $55 for 3 session series Instructor: Rob Ellis, PGA Pro
LECTURE SERIES TWENTY FIFTEEN:
Secrets of the City presented by Wallace Fremont Keck If you think you know City of Rocks (near Almo), think again. The “City” hides her secrets well within the granite landscape and along the California Trail. National Reserve Superintendent Wallace Keck will take you on a journey to discover the untold stories of tragedy and triumph,
natural wonder, and the human experience. Your view of City of Rocks may never be the same. Tuesday, April 14, 7 p.m. at the North Side Center FREE! Made possible in part by a generous donation from Zions Bank
SPECIAL BONUS PRESENTATION:
Homesteading in Camas and Gooding Counties presented by Wes Fields Wes Fields, a long time farmer and rancher in both Gooding and Camas Counties, has gathered stories and pictures from his family’s life histories and journals from as far back as 1906. Add to this the stories told to him and his own recollections; the result is a blending of history and tall tales. Wes was born on the Camas Prairie where he lived until age eight when the family bought Governor Gooding’s ranch. Following graduation from Gooding High School, Wes attended Iowa State University where he majored in Animal Husbandry. After three years he had had enough and left to “follow a cow” and later established the Idaho Hereford Ranch in Gooding and the Hot Springs Ranch in Corral. Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m. at the North Side Center FREE!
COMING IN MAY…
Box Canyon Nature Excursion, The Art of Dutch Cooking, Enhanced Concealed WeaponsStory Writer’s Workshop, Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
CSI Stage Door Series April 16, 2015
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Tickets are $10 for adults/ $5 for CSI, high school and under students. Tickets are available at the CSI Box Office, by calling 732-6288, at the door, or by going online to http://tickets.csi.edu. Seating for the Stage Door Series performances are limited to 100 people. For a complete listing of all events and dates at the CSI Fine Arts Center,visit fineartscenter. csi.edu or like CSI Fine Arts Center on Facebook.
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