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Hagerman founder honored by Evelyn Simon

HAGERMAN – The Hagerman Historical Society (HHS) is the recipient of an original oil painting—a portrait of town founder Stanley Hageman. Hageman’s grand-nephew, G. Scott Taylor, traveled from his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to hand deliver the framed antique. “It’s my first time west of the Rockies,” said Taylor. The painting was commissioned at Hageman’s mother’s insistence just before he left Ohio for good. The painting hung in the front hall of Taylor’s mother’s home and had been in the family for four generations. “I remember old Stanley hanging on the wall since I was this high,” said Taylor. When his mother passed away last year, Taylor decided to return the portrait to the Idaho town Stanley Hageman called home. Smiling, Taylor explained his ancestor’s lineage. “He was my mother’s mother’s father’s brother. (In other words, his maternal grandmother’s uncle). Hageman came out west because he didn’t want to be a farmer; he was more of an adventurer. Traveling west along the Oregon Trail from Ohio, he arrived in this valley in 1890 and went to work for Buckeye Mining. ”Stanley ended up here in this lovely valley and I guess he fell

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president, and a short presentation by Catherine Daily, Scott Taylor presented the painting of his ancestor to the HHS at Hagerman Elementary School. Also attending the dedication were former HHS board president Peter Remmen and his wife, Jan. Hagerman mayor Pete Weir, Bill Jones, Joan (Jolley) Mason and her partner Bunker, and several other members of the community also attended the ceremony. The fourth grade class entertained attendees by singing The 40 Counties of Idaho before the unveiling and closed the event with Here We Have Idaho. Special thanks go to the HHS board, Hagerman Elementary staff, school superintendent Eric Anderson, and 4th grade teachers Stormi McCarthy, Lisa Butler and Lora Lewis-Silver.

Not your typical fish story by Evelyn Simon

HAGERMAN - One afternoon in late May, Dee Smith and her husband Dick noticed a large fish in the Buckeye diversion of Billingsley Creek behind their home in Hagerman. Turns out it was a white sturgeon, and a quick call to the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) assured the Smiths that IDFG staff would arrive the next day to rescue the large fish. The rescue crew consisted of Scott Stanton, Dennis Newman, Jess and Dustin Mason of IDFG and Kevin Perron, a neighbor. Perron had prepared a seine net and placed it to prevent the sturgeon from fleeing downstream. The IDFG crew and Perron entered the water with a large net to capture the hatchery escapee. The fish, nearly five feet long, weighed about 80 pounds and was probably 25 years old. It was healthy and in good shape. The crew scale-marked the sturgeon, and attached a PIT tag, which contains a transponder so that its movements can be tracked. It was then transported to the Snake River at the Lower Salmon Falls boat dock and released.

Above - G. Scott Taylor at left and Pinky Vader on the right. in love with it,” added Taylor. He and his friend and business partner, Jack Hess, traveled to Boise to file the required papers for naming the town. The name Hess was chosen first, but was unavailable, so Hageman’s name was used instead. A misspelling in the central post office registry added the r and Hageman became Hagerman. Never married, Stanley Hageman passed away on September 21, 1889, at the age of 29, as the result of a strangulated hernia, and was buried at the family cemetery in Ohio. He had no children. “His legacy is once removed,” said Taylor. After a short welcome and introductions by Pinky Vader, HHS board

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Hagerman youths exhibit Angus cattle at 2015 Northwest Regional show in Filer, June 17-20 FILER - Johnathon E. Kinder and Thomas W. Kinder, Hagerman, Idaho, will show their Angus cattle at the 2015 Northwest Regional Preview Junior Angus Show June 17-20 in Filer, Idaho, reports Jaclyn Upperman, events and education director of the American Angus Association®. Both Kinders are junior members of the American Angus Association with headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri. They are two of 41 young Angus breeders from four states who have entered a total of 85 head to compete for championship honors. John Toledo, Visalia, Calif., will judge divisions for bred-and-owned heifers, bred-and-owned bulls, cow-calf pairs, owned heifers, and steers. The Northwest Regional Preview Junior Angus Show is sponsored by the American Angus Association, the Northwest Junior Angus Association and the Idaho Junior Angus Association. It is one of seven junior Angus shows the national organization will sponsor this year for its nearly 5,000 junior Angus members in the United States.

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We had our baler sold within a week after advertising it in your Valley Press. Thanks for helping us. Bill and Win Lenore Mobley, Jerome June 1, 2015 Letter to the Editor The Story of Two Jays This is a story about two Jays, not mocking jays, but honest men with character! In a small town in a great western state there exists a Mt. Everest of political misapplication and confusion. This town has two hardworking city council members named Jay. Without the two Jays, the system would be in total chaos. We have two city council members who exhibit political applications parallel to a California town and two Jays who try constantly to save the town from this other-state transformation. This storyteller can’t emphasize enough how lucky the town is to have their two Jays. One Jay is talking about retiring. If this happens and voters don’t pay attention, the transplants will achieve a quorum—or majority—and people can agonize as they see the end of their small town as they know it. In a lot of city councils there exists a division, two right and two left, with the tie vote by the mayor. Then they could call it the good, the bad, and the UG! With an election coming up, please pay attention, run for office, attend meetings, and get involved. You need to know your town is being threatened. What happened to women candidates? Where are you when we need you? Tyranny can flourish if good people do nothing. The voters were recently convinced they had to pass a $10 million bond. What’s happening? Why isn’t something being done? Give a politician $10 and he will spend $10 and have his hand out for another $10. The little town may be in trouble and a major change is on the horizon. Ask questions and be an informed voter. Get involved. Run for office. Help save the town. Thank a Jay! Is this story fiction or nonfiction? Thank you, Leonn Urie, Hagerman

Hagerman Natural Foods update HAGERMAN - Hagerman Natural Foods recently started a Facebook page; look for updates, info, and recipes. Searching “Hagerman Natural Foods” should get you there. Upcoming location: We’ve been getting lots of questions about when we’ll be opening our new store and café location. While we don’t have a date yet, we plan that it’ll be soon. In the meantime, feel free to stop by and take a look around. Farmers Markets. The summer markets will soon be up and running. Look for us at the Gooding and Buhl markets this year.


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Relay for Life Events in June GOODING – The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Gooding County, Idaho, is The American Cancer offering an opportunity for businesses and lo- Society saves lives and cal communities to show their awareness and creates more birthdays support in the fight against cancer from June by helping people stay 1 – June 6. During the week, residents and well, by helping peobusiness owners are encouraged to decorate ple get well, by finding using purple ribbons, balloons, and flow- cures and by fighting ers—and are encouraged to wear something back. purple every day. Wendell’s fire department will decorate the town’s streets with purple ribbons on Tuesday, June 2. Gooding’s fire department will help decorate streets in Gooding on Wednesday, June 3.

Poker Run Scheduled for June 6 A main fundraising event, the Cruisin’ 4 a Cure Poker Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 6. Drivers will leave the Gooding County fairgrounds at 201 Lucy Lane around noon and will wrap up at the fairgrounds. Preregistration is required and can be done between 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the fairgrounds. Enrollment forms are also available at www.relayforlife.org/ goodingid Contact: Lorri Robb, 208-731-1676. The Poker Run will be a leisurely drive primarily through Gooding County and will cover approximately 70 miles with prizes and awards for the participants. Cards will be drawn as follows: (1) Gooding county fairgrounds, (2) Valley Country Store in Gooding, (3) Valley Country Store in Wendell, (4) Shell Station in Hagerman, and (5) Ziggy’s in Bliss. The “finish line” for the Poker Run will be at the Gooding County fairgrounds.

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Schubert Theater fundraiser a huge success GOODING—The “Raise the Roof” fundraiser for the restoration of the Schubert Theater in Gooding held on May 2 was a huge success. Currently the leaking roof is causing major interior damage to historical moldings, canvases, ceiling, and walls; it is critical that a new roof be in place as soon as possible. To raise funds for a new roof, the communities of Gooding, Shoshone, Hagerman, Wendell, and Bliss joined in a mutual spirit of sharing and donated many wonderful items for the garage sale, silent auction, and bake sale. Restoration of this historic 1920s theatre located on 402 Main Street will provide entertainment to families, kids, parents, grandparents, and senior citizens, as well as residents from the surrounding communities. The opening of the Schubert Theatre will encourage people of all ages to participate in the activities taking place in the theater both on stage and off. Along with the very generous anonymous and private cash donations from several individuals came community awareness of the great need to get this theater restored. It was gratifying to see the enthusiasm and wideeyed wonder of children who came in to see the theatre and said they wanted to “mow lawns and donate their money to the theatre.” A huge thank you goes to: the generous Lucy Chibanti of Ridleys and volunteers who donated their pastries and homemade baked goods for the bake sale; Saul Cook of Cooks Family Market; Betty Fredericksen of Fredericksen’s Mercantile; Dean and Judee Gooding of the Historical Gooding Bed and Breakfast; Jason Neil, Edward Jones Financial Advisors; Jan Gooding of Washington Federal Bank; Shanna Koyle of Blendfresh, Granny’s Herbals and Koyle’s Saddlery; Crystal Cook Gough of Practical Magic Jewelry Creations; Jacob Novinger, artist; Sharon Strickland, author; Ruth Simerly, author; and Richard Fife, photographer and fiddler. Other businesses and individuals deserving a big thank you include: Alice Kathryn Wright; Julianne S. White; Dorothy Borneman, Colin Smith, Judy Erdman, Kaye Lynn Cheney, Nadine Koyle Blendfresh, Phyllis Lamm, Sandra Turner, Shawna Pufuhl, Vaunda Barrus, Veloy Jensen, Bill Oakley, Pauline Jackson, Gordon Ankeney, and the many others who remain anonymous. And, finally, special thank you to the hardworking volunteers who helped clean up, set up, and work during the event! Be a Star and volunteer for the next fundraiser on July 11. Call the organization’s president, Karolyn Gaines (208) 591-0296 or secretary/ treasurer, Charmy LeaVell (208) 539-0202.

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Ever had a “Lucy Moment?” by Jane Deal

Lucille Ball could take any situation and turn it into a hilarious disaster. She would begin with a simple mistake, such as too much yeast added to bread dough, and exaggerate the outcome. (In this case, she opened the oven and a huge loaf of bread pinned her to the wall on the other side of the kitchen.) Lucy paired disaster with humor and made it a wonderful combination. I have had many of these moments in my own life and, thankfully, have not had a camera on me to record them. I am a naturally clumsy person with a short attention span, who chooses to make impulsive decisions most of the time. My Aunt Patsy is often my “Ethel” and has shared many of these experiences with me. Our very first catering job was for a wedding in the customer’s house. It was wintertime and all the guests were packed inside. We had the oven filled with prime rib roasts and the grease and juices somehow caught fire. I opened the oven door quickly then shut it when flames snapped out at me. With guests directly behind us, Patsy calmly said in a low tone, “Oven on fire?” I said, “Yup.” We waited a few minutes, trying to look innocent, and I opened the door again. She said, “Still on fire?” I answered, “Yup.” Somehow we were able to wait out the flames and they stopped. The dinner was a success and even the “flame broiled” prime rib was a hit. During another of our many episodes together, Patsy and I decided to try to speed things up for a catering job by making a larger recipe for a cake in my standard-size mixer. We filled up the mixer almost to the rim with ingredients including eggs and oil. I rationalized to both of us that we could mix a large amount of batter at a slower speed on the mixer. I hit the control, the mixer immediately went to the second speed whipping ingredients all over me, Patsy, and even the ceiling of the kitchen. I turned the mixer off with batter dripping off of Patsy’s glasses and my bangs. Cleanup took us a very long time that afternoon and involved a ladder. Fast forwarding to the present, more Lucy episodes have occurred. Recently, I found a job as a baker in a large hotel’s kitchen. The pay wasn’t that great but I was to work under the guidance of a pastry chef and was excited to learn the art of pastry making. I should have taken it as a sign of things to come when the pastry chef I had my interview with called me before I started my first day of work. She had left the job and wondered if I was to take her place. (When things make you go “H-m-m-m-m…,” trust yourself.) On my first day, I was handed a recipe for a cake and pointed toward a huge mixer the size of a washing machine. (So much for training.) On the second day, I was assigned to make muffins. The hotel makes large batches of muffins and puts the batter in paper cups in the muffin tins. The dough is then stored in a large walk-in freezer until baking time. These industrial size pans hold twenty-four muffin cups. I was starting to feel more confident and decided I could walk two muffin tins full of fresh batter back to the freezer. I could put one pan on top of the other and insert two fingers on each side between the pans to keep them separate. I felt so industrially capable as I made my way through the kitchen. I pulled the door open, slipped on some water, and propelled myself into the freezer. My fingers were knocked out from between the pans and the two muffin tins collapsed on each other. I pulled the tins apart right away but cups of raw batter plopped onto the freezer floor. I picked them up as quickly as I could but they froze to the ground immediately. I had to literally scratch the cold dough off of the floor with my fingernails to clean up the mess. A knife would probably have worked better but God forbid I added a sharp instrument to this situation. I’d like to say that I got used to the job at the hotel and was able to master the tasks at hand—but that would be dishonest. My “Lucy times” continued throughout my stay, concluding with a large pan of cake batter. I was asked to take a massive sized cooking sheet and place a batter frame in the pan. Cake batter was then poured inside the frame. I walked over to the ovens and was instructed to put the sheet in one of the upper ovens, which in my defense is taller than I am. I lifted the sheet over my head, the frame came off the pan, and I heard batter spilling all over the ground and my shoes. At that point I saw the “dough on the wall,” and turned in my apron before they asked me to do so. I found another job in a smaller kitchen right away. So far it’s been a nice place to work with a little less pressure. Oh, I’m sure I will have my “Lucy moments” there too but how boring would life be without them… and what tales would I have to share? “I’d rather regret the things I have done than the things I haven’t.” – Lucile Ball 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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Fundraiser raises $2200 for American Legion Boys and Girls State and Wounded Warriors HAGERMAN—The 9th Annual Magic Valley Cowboy Poets and Musicians Gathering recently held in Hagerman raised over $2,200 for the causes of Wounded Warriors and The American Legion Boys & Girls State program. About 50 performers provided entertainment during the two-day event held March 20 and 21. Both night shows held Friday and Saturday had fifteen different performers each night—thirty in all—who provided song, poetry, and tall tales to an enthusiastic audience. Performers came from the western states as far away as Alaska. Earl Hughes hails from Fairbanks, Alaska, and is the reigning country music ambassador for Alaska—so named by the state’s governor. Earl helped open and close the show on Friday night and was a crowd favorite. Earl loved the reception he received at Hagerman and requested to be on the program next year. Other favorites included the band Saddlestrings from Roy Utah; Wayne Nelson from American Falls; Bill Chiles from Idaho Falls; and our own Tommie Patton from Gooding. It has been said that this show has become known as “the best country show from the northern boundary of Boise to the southern border of Twin Falls, and everything in between.” Ken Wellard, show organizer, says the fundraising effort for the Wounded Warriors fell short of the stated goal of $2,000. Even so, the event still raised about $500 more than last year. The breakdown was $600 for the American Legion for their contribution to Boys & Girls State and about $1,600 for the Wounded Warriors cause, which is sponsored by Idaho “N” Heroes Outdoors. The group’s primary purpose is to encourage wounded warriors to enjoy the outdoors through hunting expeditions, boating, horseback riding, and a variety of other activities. Wellard said the event is one of the most worthwhile projects in the nation. The group’s goal for next year is $3,000.

CORRECTION: In the May Valley Press article about the Cowboy Poets, we mistakenly left out an awardee’s last name: Bob Jackson from St. Anthony is on the right in the photo. He won the Golden Note Award for musical ability. Christine Riker (center) from Buhl won the Silver Quill award for poetry writing and recitation. Ken Wellard (at left) was presented the Hall of Fame award.

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2015 Magic Valley Dairy Days WENDELL - The Wendell Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the annual Magic Valley Dairy Days in Wendell, Idaho at the Wendell City Park. Introduced more than 20 years ago, Magic Valley Dairy Days celebrates the impact of the Dairy Industry on the Magic Valley. This event features performers, food and craft vendors, exhibition booths, carnival rides, and a parade. Event Details: • Dates: June 11-13th • Place: Wendell City Park - Wendell, Idaho For more information, please contact the Wendell Chamber of Commerce at (208) 316-7879 or Wendell.cofc@yahoo.com. Information is also available at wendellchamberofcommerce.org

Harry Surplus is Grand Marshal 2015 Magic Valley Dairy Days By Terrell Williams

WENDELL—Every year, the Wendell Chamber of Commerce selects a parade Grand Marshal to honor citizens who have served the community. This year the chamber chose Harry Surplus, who for more than 30 years has led remarkable fundraisers, has helped make the Wendell cemetery a beautiful place, and has given dedicated service to schools and charities. Surplus says he enjoys living in this small town he calls home. “It’s easy to like Wendell,” he says. “It’s quiet and peaceful. It’s easy to get around. I think I know just about everybody in town.” He moved to Wendell in 1974, settling on a farm east of town to be near his mother in Twin Falls. He retired after 33 years in the Marine Corps having served in Korea, Viet Nam, Japan, and Thailand. His wife Nona passed away in 1989, the same year their son Dean graduated from Wendell High School. He then moved into town, staying busy with work at Lemme’s Feed Store and days as a substitute teacher. “I’m not a joiner. I don’t attend meetings,” says Surplus, now 84. “I’m a doer. The only organization I joined was the American Legion.” Surplus helped run the Booster Club for WHS for nearly 20 years, where he improved concession-stand food, donated his cooking skills, and lowered prices. “We changed the menu—and we began to make money,” he said. “We used to feed all our boys and girls when they went to away games. We’d take chili, spaghetti, and beef stew. We did a lot of traveling and got to know people. Even though it was work, it was fun. We’d take our own cars and go to where the teams played.” The Booster Club also served breakfast at Magic Valley Dairy Days for many years. Surplus named more than a dozen fellow citizens who were active with him in making the booster club a success. “... and we’re all friends today still,” he said. Surplus was a home room PTA representative at elementary school when Dean was in fourth grade. That year he and fellow parents founded the Booster Club in a tin shed. They installed lights in the ball park, put up signs, and funded numerous other improvements. “I liked all the kids, the boys and girls. I remember most of them today,” he said. “I got involved with the school. We had 16 exchange students. They were from all over the world, and they were all great kids, every one of them. They loved Wendell. They were really impressed with the dairies and the canyons, Niagara Springs and Shoshone Falls. They loved it. They loved the whole country.” He added, “They still keep in touch. Most of them are married now and have children of their own.” Surplus also has been a cemetery board commissioner for 18 years. Ongoing improvements have included road pavement, additional land, and computerized inventory of every grave, including names and locations of veterans and their branches of service. “Wendell has over 400 veterans and for a small town, that’s really a great thing,” He says. “We’re still solvent. We have a great bookkeeper and a great grounds keeper.” Surplus has led countless fundraisers for local families in times of need. He also was a leader in putting on a benefit for people in Haiti after the earthquake and tsunami disaster of 2010, raising $38,000 in one night. “It was just something that needed to be done,” he says. “We thought we could help. We didn’t think [the Haiti benefit] would make that much, but people just flocked to it. It was a wonderful day.” In recent years, Surplus has been a regular cook at the Loaves and Fishes program that puts out a weekly community dinner. In working with the Booster Club and other community service projects with Surplus for more than 20 years, Melody Finley describes him as “above and beyond being just a volunteer.” His famous pies always bring at least $50 each at fundraiser auctions—when he isn’t just giving them away at banks and beauty shops. “If there’s a need in the community for a fundraiser or cooking, Harry’s always been there for whoever needs him,” Finley said.

Magic Valley Dairy Days June 11 - 12 - 13 Wendell City Park, Wendell, Idaho Come celebrate the Dairy Industry!

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Vendor check-in 6 to 10 p.m. - Family Night / Carnival Discount Night 6 to 9 p.m. - Musical entertainment by Gary and Cindy Braun FRIDAY, JUNE 12 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Vendor check-in 6 to 9 p.m.: Musical entertainment by Mr. Cappi 6 to 10 p.m.: Carnival on Main Street SATURDAY, JUNE 13 7 to 10 a.m. – Breakfast served by Wendell Senior Citizens (City Park) 8 a.m. To 4 p.m. - Show and Shine Car Show (at soccer field on 1st Ave. E., north of carnival) 10:30 – Parade (starting at North Idaho Street) Noon to 12:45 p.m. - Trina Ciocca’s Uptown Dance Studio 1 p.m. - Scholarship Winners Announcement 1 to 4 p.m. - Musical entertainment by Sweet Country Air 2 p.m. - Parade Winners Announcement For parade entry forms, vendor booth applications, or more information, please call the Wendell Area Chamber of Commerce at (208) 316-7879, or visit our web site: wendellchamberofcommerce.org.

“He helped raise at least $30,000 a year in the Booster Club concession stand for the athletic department. He’s cooked for hundreds of people. One [benefit] dinner raised over $15,000 in one night. He’s definitely always been there for the community. And not just the community. Haiti. Where’s that? He’s been there for his fellow man.”

Thursday night, June 11, 6-9 pm. Family Night - Magic Valley Dairy Days Kick-off - Carnival discount night FREE ADMISSION / WENDELL CITY PARK BANDSHELL Gary and Cindy Braun (Sponsored by Fun Time Carnival) You’ll have to look long and hard to find someone from Idaho who is not familiar with the “Braun” name, and who does not equate it with Idaho music. A family of entertainers spanning three generations, the Braun legacy has flourished over the past six decades in Idaho and shows no sign of slowing down. The original Braun Brothers – Muzzie, Gary and Billy – have enjoyed enormous success since the 1970s and have released nearly a dozen recordings to date. Today the three brothers are still doing what they enjoy best, playing music in Idaho. In addition to the Braun Brothers performances, Gary Braun and his wife Cindy have been a musical team since 2010. Since then, their notoriety has grown steadily and they continue to perform throughout the Magic Valley. Gary is featured on guitar and harmonica, and Cindy plays mandolin and guitar. They both sing lead and harmony vocals. They also have a unique song list of classic country, contemporary selections, and big band era songs. Gary and Cindy perform music that, though rarely played by other artists today, is still recognized and loved by audiences everywhere. For more information, call Gary and Cindy at 404-6935and visit them on Facebook.

Sweet Country Air is the headliner band for Magic Valley Dairy Days: City park 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Sweet Country Air is the combined talent of Keith Carroll (bass, vocals), Doug Albrethsen (guitar, vocals), Rick Kuhn (drums, vocals) and Mike Remmi (pedal steel guitar). The band was formed in the early 1970s, playing night clubs and private parties. Today they continue to be a popular band known for its versatility and professional unity. For more information, call Keith at (208) 280-1744 and visit the Sweet Country Air band page on Facebook.

Dairy Days Entertainment for Friday evening, June 12, 6 to 9 p.m. - Bandshell at Wendell City Park: Mr. Cappi Old-fashioned singing, dancing, games and musical contests are a specialty of Mr. Cappi, who has been performing throughout the Northwest for many years. His show in Wendell will include audience participation, especially with children. His suitcases on stage are filled with percussion instruments – bongos, maracas, hand drums, clappers, jingles and tambourines – for kids to play along. Mr. Cappi’s show is filled with variety, surprises and prizes. Everyone can join in to do the Hokey Pokey, the Limbo, the Twist and the Chicken Dance, which offers prizes for best walk, dance and talk like a chicken. His musical styles include classic country, 1950’s hits (children’s favorite), big band numbers, easy rock and familiar sing-along standards. For more information, call Mr. Cappi at 308-2042.


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Uptown Dance Studio: Dairy Days highlight by Terrell Williams

WENDELL—For more than 18 years, Trina Ciocca’s students in Uptown Dance Studio have entertained on the Saturday stage. “We’ve been there every year since we opened our doors for business,” said Ciocca, who has about 50-plus students a year learning to dance at her studio on Main Street in Wendell. “We’re performance based. We don’t participate in competitions.” She noted that students who want to compete can do so in solo, duo, or trio performances. For adults, the studio has a dance class for fitness rather than performance. Regular classes from fall through spring are held three nights a week from 5 to 9 p.m., with private lessons on other nights and during the summer. The dancers perform at the Wendell Chamber of Commerce Holiday Bazaar in November and for a Christmas fundraising event, “Toys for Tots,” in December. They also have a spring recital that raises money for the Susan G. Komen foundation that provides mammograms and other services. “I like giving back to the community,” Ciocca said, “and it teaches the students to do that also.” In June, most of the students from the school year return to put on the Dairy Days show. The dancers are grouped in ages three to five, five to eight, eight to 12, and 13 on up, depending on skill levels. The dances may include creative movement, ballet, jazz/hip hop, tap, and tumbling. After their ride in the annual parade, the Uptown dancers go on stage at noon for nearly an hour, with the age groups taking turns between multiple costume changes. The audience is filled with family and friends who gather to see the children who grow into adults. “My oldest [performing student] is 23,” Ciocca said. “She just keeps coming back because she loves it.” Ciocca grew up taking dance classes from age six to 18, then took dance classes in college. She is certified through Dance Educators of America and goes to a national training every year. “So that keeps me fresh,” she said. “It’s a class only for teachers.” During the school year, Ciocca works at the Wendell middle and high schools as a physical education and health teacher. She has a master’s degree in education, with emphasis in curriculum and instruction, and a bachelor’s degree in physical education and science, with a minor degree in health. She has been a public school teacher for 25 years. For more information, call Uptown Dance Studio at (208) 536-5973, or 539-3921.

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WENDELL - On Saturday June 13th, after the Dairy Days parade, author Lenore Mobley will be at the Wendell park with her new book from the Journey Series. Profits will go into the new library fund. $20,000 is needed to begin this project. Also the old AG building will be open 9-5 stop in to purchase a bag of books for only $4. to help with this project.

Uptown Dance Studio’s parade float in last year’s Magic Valley Dairy Days Parade in Wendell, Idaho


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Showing Up

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

Pioneer Night Sky Party

© Christina O’Brien 2015

A Sense of Wonder Take 2 In April, our wildlife photographer/artist friends Dale and Elva Paulson announced they were heading for Yellowstone. Dale and Elva have been going to Yellowstone for a couple of months every year for more than two decades, and know the park inside and out. Yet every day they see something new and surprising. I’ve been envious of their trips for years, so this time I asked if I could tag along for a few days. They generously agreed, so I promptly invited my old friend Sarah Schmidt, too. I have at times been accused of lack of spontaneity, and thanks to my staid New England upbringing, am guilty as charged. So this was uncharacteristically quick action for me. Sarah and I cleared our calendars, booked a cabin in Gardiner, Montana, and off we went. The week with Dale and Elva was everything I had hoped for, and more. Their deep knowledge of Yellowstone, their interest in everything they come across, and their delight in sharing their discoveries are deeply inspiring. We spent some time watching megafauna—the big mammals that Yellowstone is famous for—but spent far more time investigating their manure: watching brilliant golden dung flies and miniscule wagglewing flies on fresh bison droppings, wondering how shiny beetles inside gooey dung managed to stay so clean, and speculating on who was going around flipping slightly older bison patties over to feast on all the insects under them (Elva suggests sandhill cranes are the culprits). Dale showed us how elk and antelope droppings can vary by season and diet, and pointed out a herd of elk with scoury butts from too many new spring greens. We did occasionally pry our eyes off animal scat to sit and watch the goings-on at talus slopes, dandelion patches, ponds and aspen groves, Dale taking photos and Elva sketching, Sarah and me soaking it all in. Dale and Elva were far better than I at spotting things, partly because of their ginormous camera lenses and spotting scopes, but mostly because they practice, practice, practice—and they pay attention exceedingly well. Sarah has superior hearing as well as keen eyes, one evening finding a dusky grouse hen behind a boulder by its almost subsonic call. I found myself relying on the three of them to notice something first, then point it out to my slow eyes. But the afternoon we hiked up a hillside covered with tiny cushion phlox in bloom, we were swathed in fragrance, and I was surprised that the others had to get down on their knees to pick up the scent. Later, when Sarah and I approached Soda Butte Creek, its alkali odor was obvious to me long before she could smell it. It was quite amazing to discover that I have a heretofore unnoticed talented nose. As we reluctantly bade Dale and Elva adieu and headed home, I realized that I need to rebalance my life yet again. In order to commit to more time outdoors, something else has to give. On her last night with us, Sarah (who has a graduate degree in bat behavior) took Mike and me to a Boise wetland to demonstrate her bat detector. At dusk, the whole pond was pulsing with bird and insect life, and the detector picked up lots of bat activity. It occurred to me that getting up a half hour earlier for dawn watch at the wetland several times a week would give me the opportunity to consistently sit and watch at one spot. It also means regularly getting to bed earlier. Hmmm—we’ll see…

HAGERMAN - The second Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Night Sky Party will be held on Saturday, June 20 at the Oregon Trail Overlook on the monument. Because this party is being held where pioneers walked and oxen pulled their wagons over 160 years ago, we are adding Oregon Trail activities to the night’s events. Join us starting at 7:00 pm for solar viewing. Try out a variety of toys and games from the 1850s – ball and cup, graces, and Jacob’s ladder. After trying to master a “buzz saw” you will be able to make one to take home. Night sky activities include making a constellation key chain, a star wheel, or moon phase game. The Night Sky Junior Ranger program will be available for anyone who wants to become a Night Sky Ranger. We will also talk about the night sky as the pioneers saw it and about today’s increasingly rare “dark sky” and the effects of light pollution on animals and humans. As the sky darkens, join members of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society as they point out galaxies, planets, nebulas, and constellations through their telescopes. For more information, call 208-933-4125 or 208-933-4127. Come explore the wonders of the night sky with us on June 20!

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GOODING—the Gooding Fire Department will have its annual fire department barbeque on Saturday, June 27. Proceeds from the BBQ will help replenish the department’s Burnout Fund as well as improvements for the training facility located at 211 – 21st Avenue East in Gooding. The contribution of property by Joe and Kay Hults and the donation of office trailers by Glanbia Foods have given the GFD an opportunity to build a county-wide training site. The training facility will be further enhanced by the addition of a forceful entry prop to help the fire fighters remain proficient in opening locked and barricade doors. The mobile prop will cost over $5,000 and would be shared with other area fire departments. June will be a big fundraising month for the GFD, which will celebrate 107 years of service to the community. The BBQ, which will wrap up the month of fund raising, will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gooding’s West Park. During the day-long event, there will be static displays from the GFD, Forest Service, BLM, and the National Guard. A general raffle along with a drawing for a rifle is planned for approximately 2 p.m. As always, BBQ shirts and pink shirts will be available. Proceeds from the sale of pink shirts will go directly to local families who are impacted by cancer. Over the last few years, the GFBF has donated thousands of dollars to families in the community. Mail-in donations will be accepted throughout the month. Checks can be made payable to the Gooding Fireman’s Benefit Fund (GFBF), 422 Idaho Street, Gooding, ID 83330

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June: Idaho’s wine month by Marguerite Janes thousand Springs Winery and Bed & Breakfast

Welcome to June—Idaho’s Wine Month! Plan to visit your favorite Idaho winery this month. Many wineries have special events planned and your favorite restaurant may have special menus paired with Idaho wines. Idaho now has over 50 wineries and over 1,600 acres of planted vineyards. Last fall’s Idaho wine competition drew 150 entries and sported eight judges from Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and California. The judged event was sponsored primarily by the Idaho Wine Commission. Best in Show was a Malbec from Huston Vineyards, Caldwell, made from grapes from Sawtooth Winery estates and by winemaker, Melanie Krause of Cinder Wines. This wine was the best red wine winner as well. Best white wine was Coiled Wines’ 2013 Dry Riesling crafted by winemaker/owner, Leslie Preston. Fifteen gold medals, 52 silver medals and 49 bronze medals were awarded during the competition. Here’s the URL to the awards list: http://www.greatnorthwestwine.com/2014/09/23/malbec-tops-5th-annual-idaho-wine-competition/ The 7th Annual Savor Idaho will be held on June 14 from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Idaho Botanical Garden. This premier Idaho wine event will give consumers of wine the best opportunity to sample wines of the Snake River AVA. Check out savoridaho.org for more information. Idaho’s wine industry is increasing its impact to the state coffers. A recent June 19 & 20, 2015 study produced for the 10am to 6pm each day Idaho Wine Commission showed $169.3 million Red Table Wine Case Sale dollar economic impact $75 per case of 12 bottles for 2013. From 2012 to 5% discount 6 or more cases 2013 wine production went from 179,000 cases 18852 Highway 30, Hagerman to 214,000 cases. Clearly, winery visibility and THOUSAND SPRINGS quality wine production WINERY are climbing with nowhere to go but up! Mark your calendars for August 13 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Orpheum in Twin Falls for a viewing of the feature length documentary, “Idaho Wine, From Bud to Taste Bud,” produced by Peppershock Media. It chronicles the history of wine in Idaho. The state’s southern lands and climate are very suited to growing grapes and have a future in producing great wines. Idaho’s wine community does continue to grow each year, with many award-winning wines competing on a national level. For Idaho winemakers, limited grape production is a hurdle looming in the near future. Winery growth is dependent on local availability of grapes. Investment is needed to plant more vineyards in the Snake River AVA. From planning a vineyard to harvesting a grape takes at least 10 years. Proper site selection along with climate appropriate grape plants are key to Idaho’s wine future. Contact the Idaho Wine Commission for information and assistance in vineyard establishment. Their website: www.idahowines.org. Local winery events in June include: June 13 – Crossings Winery (formerly Carmela Vineyards), Glenns Ferry, is having a summer solstice Winemaker’s Dinner. Contact them at 208-366-2313. Thousand Springs Winery, Hagerman, is having a wine dinner on June 4, and a case sale of red table wine on June 19 and 20. Contact 208-352-0150. Thousand Springs Winery also will have its first wines available for sale later in June. Celebrate Idaho wine by enjoying it this month (and every month)!

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Faulkner Planetarium features expanded show schedule TWIN FALLS - An expanded schedule of ten full-dome programs will run at the Faulkner Planetarium beginning May 26 and running through Labor Day. The planetarium has scheduled 22 opportunities each week to see a program at the following times: • Tuesdays: 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. • Wednesdays: 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. • Thursdays: 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. • Fridays: 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. • Saturdays: 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. The programs include the newest show; Moons: Worlds of Mystery. Also on the schedule will be “Astronaut,” “Back to the Moon for Good,” “Earth, Moon & Sun,” “Perfect Little Planet,” “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure,” “Solar System Odyssey,” “Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon,” “Pink Floyd: The Wall” and “Rock On Demand.” Admission prices to planetarium shows are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $4 for students, including CSI students with a valid student ID; children under age 2 are admitted free. To see the current show schedule and get more information log onto the Herrett Center’s web page at http:// herrett.csi.edu or call (208) 732-6655. The website also contains trailers for most of the programs offered in the Faulkner Planetarium. The Faulkner Planetarium is located in the Herrett Center for Arts and Science on the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls, ID.

Tumbleweed Collection by Evelyn Simon & CHRISTINA O’BRIEN

On a recent drive out to the Saylor Creek area, my husband Joe and I spotted a huge collection of tumbleweeds, (see photo below) that stretched out for at least a mile, along the old beet dump road above Hagerman Valley. The dried plants are stacked up against a wire fence, 4-5 feet deep and 15 feet wide in places. Some even rolled over the top of the pile and fence, heading west. With the high winds at the end of May, some of these surely rolled right back where they came from. Mike O’Brien and his friend Frank Nicholson were returning from a desert hike when they came upon a car totally engulfed in flames so hot that the asphalt beneath had melted. Fortunately the occupants had gotten out safely, and a couple of other trucks had already stopped to help, but the car was obviously a total loss. Almost an acre of adjacent cheetgrass was also on fire. The bystanders managed to beat those flames back with the floormats from their trucks, preventing a widespread range fire. On the way to their hike, Mike had carefully driven around a pile of tumbleweed that almost clogged the road. Apparently the car that burned up had plowed right through the pile, and a few miles down the road the tumbleweeds that were trapped on its undercarriage caught fire. Moral of this story: Drive around, not through, tumbleweed piles.

June class at the winery: “Sampling Idaho wines” is June 18. Register through CSI Northside Center in Gooding. (208) 934-8678 July Dinner at the winery: July 2, featuring Italian food/wines. Reservations (208)352-0150 July class at the winery: “Italian wine class” will be July 23rd. Register through CSI Northside Center in Gooding. (208) 934-8678 Extended Summer hours on Friday nights at the winery! Thousand Springs Winery is located at 18852 Highway 30, Hagerman.

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TWIN FALLS – The College of Southern Idaho Horticulture program will be open limited hours this summer, selling plants that were started over the past school year. Instructor Chance Munns says the selection includes regal and zonal geranium, alyssum, lots of succulent plants, cacti, dish gardens, begonias, coleus, ferns, English ivy, and ficus trees. No vegetable plants are available;selection is limited but prices are excellent. Visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays for as long as the selection remains. Sales must be cash or checks only, please. For more information, please contact Munns at 732-6431 or at cmunns@csi.edu.

Thousands of tumbleweeds are stacked up against a wire fence along the west side of the old beet dump road above Hagerman Valley .

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Launch set for new book of family recipes and their stories Recipes passed down through generations. Dishes served at local restaurants or by pioneers. TWIN FALLS - A new book, FAMILY RECIPES FROM THE SNAKE RIVER PLAIN not only features family recipes, but their stories, which were contributed by 27 regional writers. The public is invited to a book launch and signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13 in the First Federal Conference room of the new Twin Falls Visitor’s Center. The event will include readings, giveaways, and samples of some of the recipes from the book. Published by River St. Press, the book uniquely brings life to the recipes with the stories behind them. The stories include how pioneer Lucy Stricker made gingersnap cookies and griddle cakes for weary travelers, what a cake from home meant to a soldier during World War II, reflections on a grandmother’s lime green Jell-O dessert, the sweetness of Idaho potato candy, and how onions helped a family survive rough times. There is even an ode to fry sauce.The contributors include award-winning and published authors.

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My mother wasn’t a gourmet cook. Raised in a small agricultural town in North Dakota and the youngest of four children, my mother rarely cooked while she was growing up. But that changed when she married and started a family of her own. Our immediate family consisted of a mom and a dad and three children who liked to eat. With only one breadwinner in the house, Mom had to watch her pennies as she planned our daily meals. Having German ancestors, we ate a lot of breads and potatoes. We also ate a lot of wild meat and fish. When my family moved to Idaho in 1959 my mom got a big kick out of trying new recipes and writing home to her mother, bragging about the things she made: Sugar Beet Wine. Venison Goulash. Pickled Asparagus. Idaho Potato Candy. Mom wouldn’t let us taste the wine, and we didn’t like the venison goulash, but we loved the candy. We didn’t even mind if she omitted the coconut because there wasn’t any in the pantry. With or without, we thought it was the best thing she made in this world, and the days she made potato candy, we thought she was the best cook, ever. Idaho Potato Candy 1 cup butter ¾ cup mashed potatoes 2 pounds confectioner’s sugar 10 ounces sweetened coconut 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares ½ paraffin wax block (also called baking wax) Melt butter. Add butter to potatoes, then add sugar, coconut, vanilla, and salt. Mix thoroughly and shape into small balls. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate dip. To make dipping chocolate, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate squares, and paraffin wax in a double boiler. Dip each piece of chilled dough into the melted chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

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Gooding Soil Conservation District Awarded $1000 Rural Community Grant SPOKANE, Wash.– Northwest Farm Credit Services is proud to award the Gooding Soil Conservation District in Gooding, ID a $1000 Northwest FCS/CoBank Rural Community Grant Award. The grant will be used to help complete the High Tunnel with a sprinkler irrigation system. Administrative Assistant for Gooding Soil Conservation District, Barbara Messick said “Fantastic! The Gooding SCD is so grateful for your support to continue our efforts with the Gooding SCD’s Community Garden. It is perfect timing as we are getting ready to plant a warm season cover crop demonstration plot and bedding plants for the summer. We will work on installing a water system for the High Tunnel and also do some fencing to designate certain areas for Information and Education. Again, we couldn’t do it without the help of the Northwest FCS grant opportunities, Thank You!” Northwest FCS is committed to helping rural communities succeed. This year Northwest FCS, with support from CoBank, has awarded 46 rural grants totaling nearly $100,150. Since 2007, Northwest FCS has presented 399 rural grants totaling more than $810,900. The next rural grant deadline is October 1, 2015. If you are a Northwest FCS customer and think your rural project may be eligible, visit northwestfcs.com for more information. Northwest FCS is a customer-owned financial cooperative providing financing and related services to agricultural, forestry and fisheries business owners in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Northwest FCS provides approximately $13 billion in loans and is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of borrow-owned lending institutions that provide approximately $217 billion in loans to rural America. For more information, go to northwestfcs.com. CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving approximately 70,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. For more information go to cobank.com.


Hooked on Fishing By Joe Chapman

I don’t know if my 88-year-old father was mad or proud. After all, he was the one who taught us how to fish for bluegills in Nebraska when we just started to walk. Now, here we were on C.J. Strike Reservoir, my brother Jerry, his son Jordan and I, and we were pounding the crappies. Well, all of us except Dad, that is. We tried to put him in the strike zone, give him the same color jigs we were using, but I could tell he was getting frustrated not catching any fish. I could see his rod tip twitch, but Dad wasn’t quick enough to set the hook. They say ten percent of the fishermen catch ninety percent of the fish, and Dad wasn’t in the 10 percent that day. Dad eventually caught a couple, but unfortunately we had to get back for a graduation ceremony. We saved about twenty of the bigger ones to eat later, along with some nice perch, and headed home. The next day, Dad went to Riley Pond to try his luck at trout fishing. I had planned to take off work early and join him, so I hopped in the truck and drove to see how he was doing. “How’s the fishing, Dad?” I asked, as he reached into his 5-gallon bucket. The wind had just knocked his carton of worms into the bucket, and he was trying to collect them and get them back into the container. “I got two!” he exclaimed. I looked over at his rod. “Dad, I think you have another tugging on your line,” I said as his rod jerked a couple times. Then it bounced off the rock and started heading away. “Dad, Dad, your rod! It’s taking off—grab it!” I shouted, as I tried to get out of the truck. Dad looked toward the rod to see it jump off the rock and into the water. We both darted to the rod, but to no avail. It was now about ten feet away in the clear water and still heading out. And one of my better outfits, no less! I thought about going into the cold water to get it, but then it stopped about 15 feet out. I yelled at a fisherman I knew nearby, and he quickly gave me his rod and a lure to try and snag mine. After several attempts, I thought I might have to go get my waders to retrieve it. Then he gave me a chain stringer he had and opened a few of the clips. We attached it to another, then to a tie-down strap I had in the truck. The rod hadn’t moved lately, so I assumed the fish had broken off. On about the fifth attempt, I luckily snagged the rod and pulled it back to shore. I handed it to Dad and his line took off again. Obviously, the culprit was still on the line and it was big! It was probably one of the large five-pound Clear Springs broodstock that hadn’t been caught yet. Dad fought it for a few seconds, and then it broke the line. We all shook our heads in disbelief. At least we got the rod back, even if we didn’t get the fish. I drove back to the house and got my gear, then joined Dad. We had a great day, and managed to get enough for a couple meals.

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June 2015

Senator Stennett at Wendell Chamber in May

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WENDELL - Idaho Senator Michelle Stennett and Representatives Steve Miller and Donna Pence attended the Wendell Chamber of Commerce May meeting at Wendell City Hall. They answered questions about topics including transportation, education, water and child support. Afterwards, the three also visited Orchard Valley Head Start Center and chatted with the children. Below: Senator Stennett (standing, at right) and Representatives Donna Pence (standing, at left) and Steve Miller (standing, center) at the May Wendell Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Orchard Valley Head Start Recruiting period open WENDELL - Orchard Valley Head Start Center Supervisor Cindy Scott would like to remind everyone, “Orchard Valley Head Start is now recruiting income-eligible 3-5 year children for the upcoming program year.” Call the center at (208)536-1547 for more information.

Patton Farms: U-Pick Berries Blackberries - Raspberries - Strawberries

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First Friday Dinner: June 5 at Gooding Basque Center 285 Euskadi Lane in Gooding Friday, June 5, 2015 6 - 8 pm.

At right: Bob Chapman with eight foot sturgeon. The day before Dad and Mom were to return to Nebraska, we decided to try for sturgeon. It had been a few years since Dad had fought one, and although he is still in great shape, I wondered if maybe I should tie something around him so he wouldn’t get pulled into the water. A friend of mine and his Dad had come down from Boise, and we joined them on the river. Shortly after throwing his line out, Chris had his rod tip bounce. He raced for it and set the hook. “Fish on!” I yelled, as the sturgeon took off downriver. Chris fought the seven-foot fish for about 30 minutes, and was totally exhausted by the time he got it to the bank so we could get the hook out and release it. About that time, my rod tip jerked a couple times. I grabbed it, set the hook, and an eight-footer leaped out of the water about 75 yards away. I grinned from ear to ear, then asked Dad if he was ready for a fight as I handed him the rod. I thought again about holding him as the line peeled off the reel. Dad was in his element, and the smile he had on his face was priceless. He fought it for another ten minutes, then it tail-walked again amid our shouts of amazement. “I can’t believe how much power they have!” Dad exclaimed, as the mighty fish made another run. About twenty minutes later, it finally got close enough so we could turn it over and remove the hook. Dad was exhausted! But the huge smile on his face said it all as we released the fish to fight again. We are lucky to live in a state where opportunities to fish for a multitude of species exist, from small crappie to large sturgeon, and 40 other species of game fish in between. Don’t limit yourself to one. Get that big, earto-ear grin that Dad had and go fishing. I’ll see you on the water and hopefully you’ll be in that 10 percent group with a fish on!

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GOODING - The menu is lamb chops, Basque meatballs, Basque rice, green beans, green salad with homemade Basque dressing, sheepherder’s bread and many great desserts! Adults $16. and seniors $14. For more information, call Julie Cortabitarte Gough at 208-308-5051.

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College of Southern Idaho NORTH SIDE CENTER

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Summertime fun—come join our June classes! Yoga for Everyone Don’t let your brain and body turn to mush over the summer. Strengthen your muscles while rejuvenating your spirit. Individuals of all fitness levels and ages 12+ are welcome. Mon. – Wed., June 1 – 24; 7 – p.m., Gooding Rec. District Gym; $5; Instructor: Holly Adams Beginning Computers Students of all ages will learn how to find and use the basic functions of a computer. Tuesdays, June 9 – 30; 5:30 – 7 p.m., North Side Center; $39; Instructor: Victoria Thurber

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Music Festival JUNE 19 & 20, 2015 19242 Highway 30, Buhl

From Your Camera to Your Computer This class is for people that love to take digital photos and need some help emailing, storing, and organizing their albums. Students must bring their camera, its USB cord, and a saving device to the class. Wednesday, June 10; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., North Side Center; $19; Instructor: Victoria Thurber Essential Oils for Summertime Activities This class is a perfect opportunity to learn how essential oils can be used as natural solutions for your family’s unwanted summer surprises including soothe sunburns, bug bites, scratches, and other common outdoor maladies. Monday, June 15; 6 – 8 p.m., North Side Center; $19; Instructor: Sharon Johnson, LMT, RMT Sampling Idaho’s Award Winning Wines June is Idaho’s Wine Month. Come taste, learn, and enjoy the award winning wines from the 2014 Idaho Wine Competition. A light snack will be served. Thursday, June 18; 6 – 8 p.m., Thousand Springs Winery 18852 Hwy 30, Hagerman; $39

College for Kids June Classes Life Skills Training Ages 8-10 Kids will learn skills they can use throughout their lives by playing fun games, making great projects, and performing skits with their classmates. Class is limited to the first 20 registrations. Monday – Friday, June 1 to 5; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; North Side Center; Instructor: David Ringle; Free; Adventures in Animal Anatomy Ages 10-14 This hands-on class lets kids dissect, discover, and see first-hand the special traits that make animals’ bodies unique. Careful procedures will be followed and students will be supervised at all times. Tuesday, June 11, and Thursday, June 11; 2 – 4 p.m. North Side Center; Instructor: Bill Ebener, Biology Professor; $20

Herrett Center’s Afternoon Adventures TWIN FALLS - Wednesday afternoons this summer just got more fun for kids at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Joey Heck, the Herrett’s Exhibits Manager and Primitive Skills instructor will host ten ‘Afternoon Adventures’ designed to introduce kids as young as age 4 to the natural world around them and, sometimes, to do what prehistoric kids might have done for fun. Classes will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesdays from June 10 to Aug. 12 and will run from 60 to 80 minutes each. Each session will take place either at the Herrett Center or on the CSI campus. ‘Nature Walk’ will explore Native American mythology with tales from Coyote, Raven, and other mythical creatures; ‘Leaf Art’ lets kids create personal masterpieces for everyone to see; ‘Hoops and Darts’ introduces kids to a classic Native American game; ‘Rock Out with Rock Art’ shows kids how the earliest people who lived in this area created images on rocks that can still be seen today. Other adventures deal with dream catchers, butterflies, nature’s glue, split twig figures and dolls, and rain sticks. The cost of each class is $5 or $10 depending on the materials needs for instruction. Pre-registration is recommended. For a complete list of Afternoon Adventures, please click on http://herrett.csi.edu/exploreherrett or call the Herrett Center at 732-6655.

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