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Fraud cases increase in valley Scott Stuntz TVN Staff Trisha Davis of Driggs has worked with non-profits like the Children’s Miracle Network for years, so when she heard of a way she could make thousands of dollars to help such organizations she was excited, at first. A friend-of-a-friend came to her house and introduced her to the idea of a “Women’s Circle” and almost immediately she started seeing red flags. “I’ve been approached by scams before,” Davis said, “and some are really believable.” The circle worked by women giving a starting gift They want to of $5,000 dollars to the other scare you enough women above them in the organization; with the promise of to pay right now. greater returns the higher they _______________ climbed in the group. Jo Ann Lanham Her husband heard the Consumer Affairs presentation while siting in another room. officer “Not a pyramid [scheme]?” she heard him ask. “I’m not looking at the documents and I can tell it’s a pyramid [scheme]. Davis didn’t feel right about the group but checked with her accountant just to make sure. He advised her not to invest. Pyramid schemes are not the only frauds threatening Teton County residents. There have been 11 cases of fraud reported to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office in the past three months. Teton County Sheriff’s Office communications manager Mitch Golden said that while not rampant, fraud has increased lately. He said if you are not sure if you have been a victim of fraud to contact the sheriff’s office, but the agency is not the most appropriate one to call if you just want to report an attempted scam. “If you’re just giving notice to us, there’s not much we can do because they’re coming from another jurisdiction,” Golden said. He recommended that people file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. In fact that’s what the sheriff’s office does when notified of a scam. Davis’ suspicions were confirmed even more concretely when she saw a notice from the Idaho Attorney general’s office warning against “women’s circles,” which also go by names like a “gifting circle” or “women’s wisdom circle.” “Make no mistake – taking part in these schemes is illegal,” Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said in the notice. A herd of elk rest in a field north of Driggs last week.
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Four questions on why poetry matters Teton High School Poetry Out Loud 2014
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Senior Ariel Bencomo reciting "The Poet at Seventeen" by Larry Levis at this year's Poetry Out Loud competition.
Scott Stuntz TVN Staff Teton High School students once again competed in the local Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest, a national program started by the National Endowment for the Arts
and the National Poetry Foundation to encourage “the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation.” Below are some thoughts from competitors and judges on why POL is important, as well as samples from one of the two pieces that each student recited. What did you miss out on if you didn’t study poetry?
Junior Antigone Southwind finished second. She recited “When I have Fears That I May Cease to Be” By John Keats.
“And when I feel, fair creature of an hour, That I shall never look upon thee more, Never have relish in the faery power Of unreflecting love—then on the shore Poetry continued on A20
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Mountain Bike the Tetons chooses new director Scott Stuntz TVN Staff Mountain Bike the Tetons (MBT) has hired Amanda Carey as the group’s new executive Director. Carey is the second person to hold the position after Lin Heffner resigned in September. Carey comes to MBT after managing this summer’s Wydaho Rendezvous Mountain Bike Festival for Teton Valley Trails and Pathways. She has also worked as the development manager for the Jackson Hole Land Trust and Friends of Pathways. In 2008, she took a break from the nonprofit world to mountain bike and cyclocross race full-time, first for Kenda/ Felt, then the Stan’s NoTubes Elite team and most recently with Liv/Giant. She racked up 20 wins on the National Ultra Endurance circuit, and two National Ultra Endurance Series Overall Championships in 2010 and 2011, as well as a second place finish in 2012. Carey also took the top spots at the Breck and TransSylvania Epics and at the Iceman Cometh, which is billed as the largest single-day mountain bike race in the US. Carey said that being a pro racer is all-encompassing.
“It’s how you eat, how you sleep, your everything,” she said. Carey said she wants to bring that drive to leading MBT. “In order to have that mindset you have to be doing something that you really enjoy and believe in,” she said. Also in her pro-racing days, Carey travelled to events across the country and she was able to see what a large race or a successful trail system can do for the economy of a small town. “I just know we can get there too and it’s pretty inspiring and motivating,” she said. “Really, what I’ve seen is what mountain biking can bring to a community.” She said the key to building new trails is good, strong relationships with other local groups and with land management agencies. “What does [Forest Service Trail Manager] Scott Bossell need? What are their needs?” she asked. Carey’s goals include strengthening those relationships, which includes continuing to work with the Teton Freedom Riders toward a possible merger. She also said she wants to explore starting programs for children, including possibly starting a high school race team.
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Newly appointed executive director of Mountain Bike the Tetons Amanda Carey (on left) getting ready to compete in this fall's Moosecross in Victor.
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It starts with growth: Tips and Tools for Parents Why is it that some people seem to thrive and flourish? Is it our DNA, our past experiences and decisions, nature vs. nurture, our attitudes and beliefs, or a bizarre combination of them all? What makes us . . . well . . . us? And, despite all the things that impact and shape us, is it possible to live a life filled with meaning, growth and joy? I believe the answer to this question is yes – and it starts with growth. When did we Stop Growing? If you have ever watched a toddler learn to walk, they have a wild-eyed look that says “I can’t believe how awesome this is.” It’s pure joy. If they fall, as long as they don’t bonk their head, they get right back up and go at it. The more they learn, the faster they go . . . and they love it! Can you imagine either of the following scenarios: (a) a toddler learning to walk who, if she trips, looks sheepishly around to see if anyone was watching? (b) an adult pointing a finger and making fun of that toddler for tripping (only a monster makes fun of babies). At one point in our life we had undaunted curiosity. Learning and growth were the most natural of activities. We remember what a cool window pane feels like on our tongue, because as little children we ALL put our face on a window. The same goes for the weird dusty metal flavor of a penny in
Brian Ashton Teton Middle School principal
our mouth. We were not afraid to try new things, because we were learning and growing. Fixed vs. Growth Mindset In her 30 years of studying resilient children and adults, Stanford researcher Dr. Carol Dweck found that an individual’s growth mindset had a profound impact on their resilience and quality of life. She defines a growth mindset as the belief that our talents, intelligence, character, and basic qualities can be developed through dedication and effort. Someone with a growth mindset: Believes their failures and mistakes do not define them, but are simply opportunities to learn and grow. Doesn’t need to prove their intelligence or talent level to others. The success of others is not a threat. Knows their value and self-worth is not anchored to their last performance or test, and is not threatened by feedback. Someone with a fixed mindset
believes their talents, intelligence, personality, character, and basic qualities are fixed traits. Fixed mindset outcomes: You spend time comparing yourself to others instead of developing your own talents, skills, and attributes. You see the world in opposite blackor-white labels (e.g. smart vs. dumb; likeable vs. unlikable; good vs. bad). You measure opportunities by—Will I succeed or fail? Will I look smart or dumb? Will I be accepted or rejected? Will I feel like a winner or a loser? (Retrieved 11/26/2012 from: http:// mindsetonline.com/changeyourmindset/firststeps/index.html)
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Opinion GOT ICE? After the most bizarrely warm December weather that anyone in the Valley can remember, we are finally making ice at the Kotler Ice Arena in Victor. Hurray! I have been tracking the number of phone calls that I’ve received in the last two weeks that start with the following phrase, “Is there skating at the ice rink tonight?” (I am at 119 calls so far). Though it breaks my heart to answer “no,” it amazes me how many people love and value the opportunity to skate right here in Teton Valley. I already knew that die-hard adult and youth hockey players were itching for the season to start, but these calls were from local families, tourists, and even kids just seeking a fun opportunity to play in a winter environment. Last year we had almost 1000 people a week enjoy the ice arena. So cool! Our rink staff are busting their derriéres to try and get the ice ready for the holidays. Before I stepped into the Executive Director role for the Teton Valley Foundation, the only frozen water I understood was in the form of powder underneath my skis; luckily, rink expert Sven Taow has it down to a science. Sven floods the rink with hoses for countless hours through the night until it freezes, and then painstakingly uses the Zamboni to lay down thin layer after thin layer of water so it can freeze into perfect sheets. In the end he will
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make over 100 passes with the Zamboni for the ice to become thick enough for skates. It’s a labor of love, no question. Once we open, we will host open skating for the public on Friday nights, Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoons. Skates are available for rental in all sizes. We sell affordable season passes ($50/individual or $105/family) or you can pay to skate for the day, which is only $4 for kids and $6 for adults. In addition, we offer youth season-long and drop-in ice skating lessons. Season passes and daily fees are also good for any of our “Stick & Puck” hockey pick-up games. And there is still time—until January 1—for players of all ages to join our Coed, Women’s or Youth Hockey Leagues. For more information about our programs or for the full rink schedule visit www. tetonvalleyfoundation.org. With any luck we will be able to open for our inaugural “Christmas Eve Family Skate” from 1-4 pm on Dec 24th. I can’t imagine a more festive way to spend the holiday! We are also having our first “Rockin’ New Years Eve Skate”
from 6 – 10pm on January 31st. And back by popular demand, we will host a veritable party on ice at Friday Night Ice Live on January 9 which will boast live music, local brews, and skating. Our first priority is to get the rink open for the 2014/15 season. Youth hockey players rely on the ice to learn a new skill and practice teamwork; our schools’ Winter Sports programs take advantage of the subsidized ice time to help students remain active; visitors use the rink to spend time as a family while they vacation in our beautiful valley. Our second priority is to develop our capital campaign strategy in order to extend the rink to regulation length and install an artificial refrigeration system. This will be a significant fundraising effort, but a cooling system will allow us to offer consistent ice for 4-5 months out of the year. No more begging for mercy from Mother Nature! Once we have reliable ice we can host tournaments, which would bring hundreds of visiting hockey players and their families to the valley. If you are interested in learning more about our vision for the rink and our capital campaign, don’t hesitate to contact me at 208-201-5356 or at erica@tetonvalleyfoundation.org In the meantime, I will let Santa know that all I want for Christmas is sub-zero temperatures. See you at the rink.
Valley Views What's the best thing Santa ever brought you?
Cole Palmer Alta
A dog.
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A big inflatable dinosaur.
Letters to the editor For the birds I have been rather sad since I found out that many birds aren’t well taken care of. There aren’t many places where small creatures such as birds can be safe and happy when they have no home. So, I believe we should get a bird sanctuary here in Driggs. Because the birds will get the proper care and shelter they need, we should get a bird sanctuary in town. One reason is, I believe all birds need the correct care they deserve and many don’t get it. For instance once I found a big hurt goose on the side of the road. It could barely move. I had no place to take the bird, so I had to leave it there to die. I was so disappointed. Also, if somebody’s bird isn’t correctly treated, the sanctuary could take the bird in and give it the right care and comfort. Lastly, if a bird were to get sick or injured the people at the sanctuary could give it the right medicine to keep it healthy. Another reason we should get a sanctuary is, the birds could have a safe, healthy environment. For instance, the sanctuary can have outdoor aviaries so the birds can stay in the comfort of nature. In addition, the birds will be happy if the sanctuary made the cages and aviaries
seem like a bird's natural habitat. Finally, having a natural habitat could prevent the birds that haven’t yet adapted to captivity from getting stressed or even sick. Since people would pay to see the birds, it could provide more for the community. One way the sanctuary can make a profit is by taking in adoptions. Also, they can have volunteers to help work there, and they don’t’ need to pay them. Last, if the sanctuary becomes popular, it can make a lot of money for the economy. There aren’t many places where small creatures such as birds can be safe and happy when they have no home. So, I believe we should get a bird sanctuary in Driggs. And thank you so much for taking your very important time to ready my essay. I hope you can take this recommendation into consideration and make a change in mine and many others' lives. Lita Schultz
Alta Elementary student
Our turn This is a follow-up to an earlier letter I wrote about the moose on Teton Pass, from the Idaho state line
to roughly Mike Harris campground. How surprised my wife and I were to see traffic signs placed both east and west warning motorists of potential wildlife in the area. I want to thank Sheriff Tony Liford (although he was totally humble, saying he thought it was us who placed the signs!!!) for making the signs happen. I also would like to thank the Idaho Department of Transportation for their swift action. Who knows, this quick action by these dedicated public servants may have already saved the lives of some wildlife and prevented bodily harm to members of the public. Now, it’s our turn, let’s please slow down…not only in this area, but anywhere along the pass. Think about it this way; the total stopping distance traveling at 55 mph will take about six seconds to stop your vehicle and you will have traveled roughly the distance of a football field, 290 feet. You don’t need to be Einstein to figure out what happens to those distances in snow and ice! It equates to bad news for wildlife and possibly passengers of a stalled vehicle on the road in front of you. Chuck Taylor Victor, Idaho
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High-schoolers continue college credit tradition Stephen Henderson TVN Staff Teton High School’s senior class of 2014 earned over 800 college credits prior to graduation, and this year’s class is poised to match that figure. Already, seniors have earned 168 dual credits through Idaho State University alone, the university published in a report. Teton High counselor Mary Mello said the numbers from ISU have helped show Teton’s achievements when pitted against rural high schools of similar size. “It gives us a comparison,” said Mello. “We’re doing awesome.” For years, students have had the chance to take classes in the high school taught by high school teachers approved to teach college courses from the College of Western Idaho, the University of Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, Eastern Idaho Technical College and
Animal counts using helicopters Idaho Fish & Game As the winter snows start to push deer and elk onto their winter ranges, IDFG is undertaking some important management activities that rely on the use of helicopters. Some of the time helicopters will be used to count wildlife, other times they will be used like a cowboy on a cutting horse to select animals to be driven into waiting nets. In order to get a bird’s eye view when it comes to monitoring big game populations of deer and elk, IDFG relies on the use of rented airships, mainly helicopters. According to Upper Snake Region IDFG spokesman Gregg Losinski, “Many people do not realize that IDFG doesn’t own a single helicopter or plane. All our flying is done using hired aircraft.” IDFG uses various types of airships to perform tasks such as big game aerial surveys and animal trapping for research purposes. While IDFG flies year-round, the majority of projects take place during the winter when animals move out into the open on winter range. Because wildlife management-related activities require low-level flights (flying at altitudes under 500 feet) that often draw the attention of the public, it is department policy that the public be informed when such activities are scheduled to take place. “Scheduled” is the operative word, because a variety of factors must come together for a flight to occur. Weather conditions and availability of airships can cause plans to be changed at a moment’s notice. Because wildlife related flights involve working at low altitudes and in less than perfect weather conditions, the work is not without risks. Over the past dozen years, two crashes have claimed the lives of three IDFG biologists and two hired pilots.
others. And thanks to Idaho’s new Fast Forward program, high school seniors throughout the state each are given $400 to use toward college credits and juniors have $200. “Of a senior class of 75, which is an unusually small senior class, 17 seniors are taking college calculus,” Mello said. “That’s amazing.” Students this year are taking Spanish 101, Introduction to Literature, Cabinetmaking, Introduction to Design and many other courses. The cost per credit hour is $65, and the state contributes 75 percent of each credit’s cost. Students end up paying just over $16 per class. ISU’s director of the Early College Program, Chelsie Rauh, said the university has been offering the program to high schools across the state now for 20 years and now works with 35 schools. “We’re so thankful that Idaho is now truly on board with offering [to cover costs],” Rauh said. “That financial
burden can still be there on students. A lot of students don’t even know where their next meal is gonna come from, let alone where $65 is going to come from.” Mello, who lived in Wyoming for over three decades, said the numbers show that Idaho’s students and teachers are capable of much more than the public has thought in recent years. She cited the fact that school reporting agencies often skew statistics, leaving off the numbers of graduates headed for out-of-state colleges and universities, as well as the fact that large numbers of local graduates defer the start of college to serve LDS missions. “This is now the beginning of my third year [in Idaho] and there’s no doubt in my mind that we have higherachieving students with higher test scores [in an area] with much less money and less in terms of resources,” Mello said.
Idaho successfully handles case of illegally killed grizzly bear For the first time since grizzly bears were listed as a Threatened Species under the Endangered Species Act in 1975, the State of Idaho has successfully prosecuted a grizzly bear case, demonstrating that it is ready and able to manage grizzly bears as big game animals, said a press release from Idaho Fish and Game. On May 7, 2014, Kenneth Tyler Sommer, 23, of Newdale, Idaho was with his wife hunting for black bears in Unit 62A near the Rock Creek Girl Scouts Camp. According to a statement Sommer made to the United States Fish & Wildlife Service agent initially investigating the matter, a bear charged he and his wife and he shot it. Only after killing the bear did Sommer identify it as a grizzly. He contacted conservation officers with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game(IDFG) to report the incident. After consultation with the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) it was decided that the State of Idaho would handle the case. IDFG officers, aided by a USFWS agent, conducted a thorough investigation of the kill-site but found no physical evidence on the ground that the bear had ever charged Sommer or his wife. All three investigators concluded that the bear had likely been “standing still” when Sommer shot and killed it with a single bullet to the center of its forehead. Sommer was cited for unlawful taking a grizzly bear, plead not guilty, and requested a jury trial. Last week, on December 5, 2014, Fremont County Prosecuting Attorney, Karl H. Lewies, tried the case to a jury. He argued that the bear had not been charging when Sommer shot it, but that Sommer who “wanted to kill a black bear that day, shot first and identified second.” After hearing all the evidence, including Sommer’s own version of events, the jury found Sommer guilty of unlawfully taking a
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A grizzly bear was shot and killed illegally on May 7 in the Unit 62A area near St. Anthony, Idaho.
grizzly bear. The grizzly bear that was killed was a 12-year old adult male weighing approximately 400 lbs. The investigation determined that the bear had initially been shot in the head from 36 yards away with a 7mm rifle and that its tracks never veered toward the Sommers. The bear had previously been collared for study purposes but had never gotten into any trouble with humans. According to IDFG Regional Conservation Officer Doug Petersen, one of the investigators on the case, “As a sportsman we have a legal and more importantly, an ethical obligation to make sure and identify our target before we shoot. The responsibility is ours when we pull the trigger on a firearm to know where that bullet is going and where it will stop.” Magistrate Judge Gilman Gardner
sentenced Sommer to the maximum fine of $1,000 dollars, maximum $400 civil penalties, 30 days in jail, one year hunting license revocation and two years unsupervised probation. The judge suspended the jail time and $500 dollars, on condition that Sommer successfully completes his probation. According to Petersen, “This is the first case in Idaho where there was a successful prosecution in state court of a grizzly bear taken unlawfully. From the officers’ detailed investigation, through partnership with Fremont County’s prosecutor, this sets the record straight that Idaho is prepared to manage grizzly bears as a big game species in Idaho.” The investigation phases of two unrelated cases regarding the killing of grizzly bears in the Island Park Area in 2013 are complete and still awaiting federal prosecution.
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There were 201 calls for service reported to the Teton County Idaho Sheriff’s Office between Dec. 8 and Dec. 14. 12/08 A reported fire south of Victor turned out to be a prescribed burn in Murphy Canyon by the US Forest Service. 12/08 A neighbor reported possible vandalism at the home across the street in Driggs. The reporting party saw a young man and woman make several trips in and out of the house. When deputies arrived, they did not find the couple but saw that the home was full of boxes, possibly for a move. 12/08 A minor fender-bender in Victor was reported. The accident involved company vehicles, so the drivers wanted to report the matter for insurance purposes. 12/08 A Tetonia resident reported that a revolver was stolen from their home. 12/08 Two suspicious vehicles were spotted in Driggs. Deputies discovered the vehicles belonged to a pair of couples who were just talking to each other. The scene was cleared. 12/09 Another suspicious vehicle was reported in Driggs, parked in an odd place. Deputies talk to the owner who was just returning to the vehicle after attending a local event. 12/09 While driving, a sheriff’s deputy almost hit a deer and possibly made contact with the animal. There was no damage to the car. 12/09 A search and rescue vehicle hit the garage door at the armory as the vehicle was being moved. The accident was reported, as is county policy. 12/09 Two 10-year-old boys were seen attempting to hitchhike near Tony’s Pizza. The kids were wearing backpacks and winter clothes. Deputies spoke to the boys and determined that they were not actually trying to hitch a ride, but goofing around and making hitchhiking gestures. The deputies advised the children to get home before nightfall. 12/10 A Victor resident spotted a moose in a neighbor’s yard and wanted to let the Idaho Fish and Game Department know. Fish and Game told the reporting party to call back if the animal became destructive.
12/10 A man living at an apartment complex in Victor reported another tenant threatened on Facebook to slash his tires if he parked in her spot again. The next day his tires were intact, but there was some minor damage to the car. He reported the matter for informational purposes only, not to file charges. 12/10 A neighbor’s barking dogs kept a Driggs resident from falling asleep. Deputies arrived but could not make contact with the dogs’ owner, so they left a note to contact the sheriff’s office. No more noise complaints were filed. 12/11 A moose was spotted roaming through a local trailer park. It was not causing any damage. 12/11 A different, injured moose was spotted on Pine Creek Pass. Since the animal was actually in Bonneville County, they were notified along with Idaho Fish and Game. 12/11 Two vehicles were spotted along Bates Road near Driggs. The cars belonged to a boyfriend and girlfriend who were hanging out down by the river.
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12/12 Deputies saw an empty vehicle with its brake lights still on. The scene was looked at and then cleared. 12/12 A moose, likely the same one from the trailer park, was also spotted at the Broulim’s parking lot. The sheriff’s office notified Idaho Fish and Game. 12/12 A severely injured deer was reported after a collision south of Victor where the car did not stop. An Idaho State Trooper responded and found several dead deer, some from previous accidents. 12/12 A motorist driving a rental car hit a deer in the Tetonia area. They filed a report for insurance purposes. Deputies could not locate the animal. 12/12 A member of the public called in a drunk driver in Victor. A deputy stopped the driver and took her into custody after determining she was intoxicated. 12/12 A vehicle with its door hanging open was reported in Victor. Deputies contacted the owners who said the car was undergoing major repairs and that the door would not stay closed. The wind likely caused it to swing open.
12/10 Former roommates got into an argument after one came back to visit their former residence. After deputies arrived, the parties agreed to separate.
12/12 A Driggs parent reported that their daughter was acting hysterical and was refusing to calm down because of boy trouble. They called police because they were afraid she might get into some medication. Deputies arrived and talked to everyone. The girl said she didn’t want to harm herself and that she only wanted to get some ibuprofen for a headache.
12/10 A curator at the Teton County Museum reported that a suspicious man had visited claiming to be from the government. He said he was a building inspector and demanded to see the exhibits. As a volunteer showed the man around she asked what agency he was with. The man responded, “a group like
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12/10 After looking for apartments on craigslist, a Victor resident called to notify the sheriff’s office about a fraudulent post. The address was real, but the ownership records did not match up with the information from the website.
12/10 As a deputy responded to the previous call, an unlicensed driver failed to yield, causing an accident with the deputy. The case was referred to the Idaho State Police for investigation.
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12/13 The adult felony probation officer found drug paraphernalia after conducting a house check leading to charges. 12/13 A probation officer spotted a man shaking a tree at Calvary Chapel. A deputy talked to the man who said he was trying to get a stick out of the tree to play fetch with his dog.
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James Alan Crabtree, M.D. 8/25/3112/8/14 Born the son of James and Faye Crabtree on August 25, 1931, in the small town of Cordell, Oklahoma, Dr. James Alan Crabtree is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean McDermott Crabtree, younger brother, Phil B. Crabtree – Ketchum, Idaho; and four children: James M. Crabtree (Tess) – Arcadia, California; John A. Crabtree (Carol) – Granite Bay, CA; Eric P. Crabtree (Jody) – Pacific Palisades, California; Lynn Dee Crabtree Heras – Santa Barbara, California and ten grandchildren. The Crabtree family moved to Southern California when Jimmy was 16. He graduated from Compton Jr. College and finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma Medical School, Jim returned to Southern California for his internship and residency at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. Dr. Crabtree was an otolaryngologist with a specialty in ear surgery. He became a partner of House Ear Institute and left to form the Los Angeles Ear Medical Group. Dr. Crabtree developed surgical procedures and instruments still in use today. He enjoyed teaching and was a clinical professor of otolaryngology at USC. He was a member of the Otologic Honor Society and the Triological Society, a president of the Research Study Club, a board member of Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, consultant to NASA, a worldwide lecturer, instructor, and humanitarian. Dr. Crabtree founded a post-production media company, VID-Film. He was also a patron of the Autry National Center. In addition to being a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather to his family, Jim was a dear friend to many. His zest for life and adventure, coupled with a wicked sense of humor and hilarious storytelling were adored by all that new
A.W. Burton, 95, of Sugar City, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Homestead Assisted Living in Rexburg. A. W. Burton was born on September 22, 1919. His mother, Margaret Rosina Winter Burton died giving birth to Burton and he was given to the care of an aunt, Bertha Clark, growing up in Huntsville and Kaysville, Utah. Burton grew up with cousins on a family farm. It was a great life for a boy. His father, Thomas Albert Burton, remarried but Burton never became part of that family and Thomas died when he was 15. Burton graduated from Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah and after 4 1/2 years, graduated with a degree in Vocational Agriculture from Utah State Agricultural College. He ran track for Utah State, his specialty being the mile. His greatest accomplishment during his time at Utah State was meeting Delores Birch in the library. As World War II was gearing up Burton decided it was best to join up and have a little more control over his destiny and he eventually joined the Army Air Corp. The later part of his training was in Pyote, New Mexico where he was Captain of a B-17 and given a crew. Delores met him there and Burton and Delores were married July 8, 1943 by the base chaplain. On July 19, 1943 they were sealed for time and eternity in the Logan, Utah Temple. The war was something Burton never spoke much about until his later years. It was a definitive time in his life that filled him with great pride and concern. He served in the Army Air Corp from April 1943 to January 1947 piloting a B-17 completing 28 combat missions over France, Germany, Austria and Poland, 17 as squadron leader. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross twice. He left the Army Air Corp as a Major. After the war ended Burton found employment as a VoAg High School teacher in Driggs, Idaho. That was a great part of his life. He loved teaching there and made life-long friends. In 1950 he began teaching at Sugar Salem High School until 1958 when he taught welding and drafting at Ricks College for 25 years. He had a master’s degree from Utah State University.
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him. Jim was an avid upland game hunter, trout fisherman, global traveler, and (poor) golfer. He loved to entertain, and drink fine wine, collect western and plein-air art, and was also a devoted sports fan, especially to his Boomer Sooner Football team. His passion for all these interests helped him earn the nickname Crabby. For over a decade, Jim and Jean split time between their primary residence in Alta, Wyoming and wintering at their home in San Marino. Jim battled liver cancer for nearly two years. He passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his adoring family. The family held a private service. There will be a Celebration of Jim’s Life in the New Year. Say not in grief that he is no more, but say in thankfulness that he was. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to a scholarship fund at his alma mater. In memory of Dr. James A. Crabtree c/o University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. 100 Timberdell Road Norman, OK 73019-0685 FBO: College of Medicine Scholarship Fund
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Not one to sit idly, Burton used summers to work at other things. He contracted with the Forest Service in planting and thinning trees and constructing trails. He retired from Ricks College after 25 years. After retirement he became mayor of Sugar City. That was a turbulent period as many changes were made in the city to bring it up to standards. His gardens were works of art. A.W. was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in a college bishopric, as a high councilman and gospel doctrine teacher. Burton and Delores were married 71 years. She was the center and love of his life. He always said she was the smartest person he knew. Burton and Delores have five children. Sonia (Gary) Steed, Mark (Sherrie) Burton, KaraLee (Charles) Ricks, Bruce (Laura) Burton, and SueLyn (Bryan) Griffin. They have 26 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren. Burton lived an eventful and full life. We’ll miss him. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16th at the Sugar City LDS Stake Center, 315 E 3rd S, Sugar City. The family will received friends Monday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home and again from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery, with Military Rites. Condolences may be sent online to www.flammfh.com.
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The Teton Springs Foundation recently completed its fall grant funding cycle awarding $24,857.00 to local non-profits. Pictured (left to right): Monte Woolstenhulme representing Teton Valley Education Foundation, Kathryn Brown (TVEF), Jeff Naylor (Teton Springs Foundation), Diane Tauer Temple (TVEF), Marianne Sturken (Teton Arts Council), Mona Monroe (TAC), Deb Hinkley (Teton Geotourism Center), Cynthia Rose (TGC), Bill Dell'Isola (Teton Regional Land Trust), Mari Johnson (TRLT), Bonnie Self (Teton Springs Foundation), Doug Gemmell (TSF), Tamara Sperber (TRLT), Adam Williamson (Teton Valley Mental Health Coalition), Tammy Brown (TSF).
Teton Springs Foundation awards fall grants to local nonprofits The Teton Springs Foundation recently completed its fall grant-funding cycle, awarding $24,857.00 to local non-profits. This marks 13 years that the foundation has assisted area nonprofits in their efforts to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to Teton Valley. Since 2001, more than 36 organizations have received funds from the foundation, totaling in excess of $906,557. These awards have enabled local charities to provide area residents with enhanced services in the following areas; health and human services, education, the environment, art and culture, and sports and recreation. The Foundation is pleased to be able to continue its support of local nonprofits and the critical work they perform in our community. “There were a record number of grants submitted this session, demonstrating how much our local nonprofits rely on assistance from private donations to fulfill their missions. They all provide much-needed services in our community and we’re happy to contribute to their success,” said Teton Springs Foundation Board President Jeff Naylor. Fall Grant Recipients: TETON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION - $4,000 – Purchase curriculum materials and resources to provide an English Language Learners (ELL) Program for Grades K-5, to facilitate non English speaking students proficiency in the English language, prior to entering Middle School.
TETON ARTS COUNCIL - $3,097.00 – Purchase new kiln and materials for the Ceramic Studio. TETON REGIONAL LAND TRUST - $3,000 – Purchase two GPS units, a clinometer, a camera, and a field tablet for the Stewardship Department. TETON VALLEY MENTAL HEALTH COALITION - $5,760 – To help fund a comprehensive and evidence based skills training group to further reduce adolescent suicide and parasuicidal behaviors. TETON GEOTOURISM CENTER $9,000 - Support the completion of the Geotourism Center’s Community Gallery, a place for local and regional organizations to offer educational and cultural activities. Fall Grant Awards will be held at Teton Springs Lodge & Spa at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec 15. Established by the original owners and developers of the Teton Springs Resort, the Teton Springs Foundation is a recognized 501c3 that carries out its mission of enhancing the quality of life for valley residents by awarding semi-annual grants to local nonprofits. Funded primarily by proceeds from real estate sales within the Teton Springs Resort Community, the Foundation is governed by a seven-person board made up of local community members. For more information visit www. TetonSpringsFoundation.org and to make a tax deductible donation to the Foundation contact Tamara Sperber at tbsperb@ yahoo.com.
Dakota Parsons named Rotary’s December Student of the Month Teton Valley Rotarians introduced Dakota Parsons, son of Russell and Debra Parsons, as the December Student of the Month at their Dec 10 meeting. Dakota was selected for his Dakota Parsons strong academic record and his love of life and all those he meets. Dakota’s passions are computers and electronics. Having trouble with your smart phone? You can find Dakota during lunch hour at Teton High School answering questions about smart phones and computers. For Dakota, no challenge is too big. Dakota shared his joy at being selected Student of the Month in a thank-you note following the meeting. “I liked the opportunity to write a speech and speak in front of the Rotary Club. I felt proud to get the plaque and have it displayed at my high school. Thank you for inviting me to your
luncheon,” he wrote. Rotary congratulates Dakota, December Student of the Month, an inspiration to all of us! Teton Valley Rotary honors one outstanding senior each month for the months of October through May. Those students are eligible to apply for the $4,000 Rotary Honor Scholarship to be used during their freshman year in college. Students are selected from nominations submitted by teachers and Rotarians on the basis of their academic standing, their service to their community, and their contributions to school and family. Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries. Teton Valley Rotary meets Wednesdays at The Seniors Center in the City Building at noon. Visitors are welcome. Meetings will resume January 7, 2015.
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Robotics team takes World Teton Middle School 7th grade students, (L to R):Mason Moore, Nick Dunn, Ethan Knoblach, and Alexandra (River) Temple won the First Lego League (FLL) World Class competition in Idaho Falls this weekend where students had to program a robot to complete missions and provide presentations to judges on a project and core values. Their project centered on creating a 3-D animated game on the geology and geysers of Yellowstone National Park. Through their accomplishment, the students qualified for the FLL state competition held at Idaho State University, Twin Falls, in January.
St. Francis ordains newest priest
for the local church members to show Stephen Henderson their support for her, and for Adams to TVN Staff declare that she’s committing her life to This Sunday Deb Adams will conserving them. clude a 10-year process: she’ll be officially “It’s a pretty overwhelming kind of ordained as the newest priest at St. Franthing,” Adams said. cis of the Tetons Episcopal And if it wasn’t for the local Church. support, Adams feels like she Adams, who has lived in wouldn’t have felt pushed to Teton Valley for the past 30 begin the process. years, said she’s been attend“I definitely felt drawn to ing St. Francis since it started it,” she said. “I just received just over 20 years ago. For so much encouragement and the past 10, she’s been studysupport from folks around me. ing in the hours off from her It was definitely a community job as executive director of thing.” the Teton County Library in “We wholeheartedly invite Jackson, Wyoming. the community to be with us “This is something I’ve Deb Adams as we celebrate this extraorbeen drawn to for a really long dinary event in the life of our time,” Adams said. “A lot of it comes from church,” Carol Taylor, Senior Warden at the modeling of my parents who were all St. Francis of the Tetons, said in a press about service.” release. “We know that Deb doesn’t belong Service, Adams said, was the environjust to our church, but is there to serve all ment she grew up in. And now, besides of us, whatever our need may be.” delivering sermons and counseling with Aside from excitement, Adams said she parishioners, she’ll be able to officiate in felt humbled by the ordination. the church’s sacraments, which include “It just kind of lays me out that there’s celebrating communion and performing this community of people who I love and weddings. adore and long to serve and they have Instead of taking an alternate route of this trust in me and they want this from studying at a theological seminary, Adams me as much as I want it,” she said. “It’s enrolled in online classes through Church overwhelming and kind of brings you to Divinity School of the Pacific and took your core.” additional courses and workshops at the The ordination will take place on SunEpiscopal Church in Idaho Falls. day, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis of The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Tetons Episcopal Church in Alta. The Idaho will be in attendance, as will other public is invited to attend and refreshments area church leaders. will follow. Part of the ceremony, Adams said, is
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By Stephen Henderson Idaho vs Gregory Fleeup District Judge Gregory Moeller sentenced Gregory Fleeup Tuesday to a sentence of five years—two and a half years fixed-term and two and a half years indeterminate—for possession of a firearm by a felon. Fleeup was originally charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm, driving with an open container and possession of drug paraphernalia. Fleeup was charged with a felony of possessing and intending to distribute methamphetamines 18 years ago. According to a plea deal, Fleeup plead guilty to the second count
and had the remaining charges dropped. Judge Moeller decided to retain jurisdiction. Fleeup will serve the first 90 days of his sentence in an in-jail rehabilitation for drug dependency. Parole is an option as long as he complies with treatment. “If you’re serious about your recovery, there’s a good chance you’ll get the probation that you’re seeking,” Moeller said. Fleeup will also have to pay a $1,000 fine in addition to court costs. Idaho vs Marcus Morgan Washington resident Marcus Morgan, 52, plead guilty to one of three counts of grand theft while acting as the treasurer of Jackalope Acres HOA and a dog training club. Prosecutor Chris Lundberg stated that Morgan
stole over $11,000 from both parties and sent the funds to his personal bank account. Though Morgan said that he was in a difficult financial situation after having major health problems, Judge Moeller reminded him of numerous charges on the defendant’s bank statement to objectionable websites. “This was not an isolated incident of bad judgment, but a scheme,” Moeller said. Judge Moeller decided to suspend the sentence of five years, and Morgan was instead sentenced to 30 days total jail time with 5 years of probation, in addition to repayment of debts and 100 hours of community service. Judge Moeller said more jail time was hanging over Morgan’s head if he did not comply with the terms of his parole.
Idaho Falls temple will close March 16 through October 2016 Kendra Evensen Idaho State Journal The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday officially announced its plans to close the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple early next year for “extensive renovation.” The temple will be closed from March 16, 2015, through October 2016 – more than a year and a half. The church, which is also temporarily closing the Freiberg Germany Temple for the same reason, has not said what the renovations will entail. Officials with the city of Idaho Falls’s building depart-
ment said they have not yet received any information about the plans. The 69-year-old Idaho Falls temple serves church members in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming, according to a news release, which adds that those individuals will be encouraged to attend the Rexburg Idaho Temple during the planned closure. Chris St. Jeor, a regional economist for the Idaho Department of Labor, doesn’t think the temple closure will have a significant impact on the economy. Although there may be fewer people purchasing fuel or stopping to eat while in town – Rexburg will likely see more
in the future – there are still plenty of other reasons for people to visit Idaho Falls, he said. “I don’t think the impact will be that severe,” he said, adding that people will likely still do their shopping in Idaho Falls as they’re passing through the area. He said temples do have a significant impact on the economy, but mostly when it comes to increasing property values. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints is still planning to keep its Idaho Falls Temple Visitors’ Center open during the renovations. Although temples, which the church considers to be sacred, are open only to
worthy members, visitors’ centers and chapels are open to the general public. The Idaho Falls Idaho Temple, which was initially dedicated on Sept. 23, 1945, will be rededicated once the renovations are finished. “Rededication information will be provided to Church members in the temple districts as the temple renovations near completion,” according to a news release. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints has more than 140 temples operating worldwide and is in the process of constructing 14 more, according to a news release.
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for a business license for nonprofit organizations If I were law to encourage more of enforcement, I City to change how it these groups to become licensed. Nonprofits are applies fees and fines would be hesitant not required to obtain such The city will change to issue someone a license, but the council some of its minor offensa ticket that would wants some way to know es from “infractions” to cost someone 160 how many nonprofits are “administrative fines.” operating in the city. The change is being bucks before they “I think it’s good data made because infractions, even walk into the to track,” said councilman while below a misdemeandoor. Jeff Potter. or, still need to be prosSmith said that having ecuted. Currently things _______________ that information may help like parking tickets fall into Zach Smith, in applying for grants and this category. That means Victor Mayor it may help in drawing that in addition to the fine more nonprofits to the for the parking violation, town. citizens have to pay $168 Victor resident Marian in court costs. Ruzicka expressed con“If I were law enforcement, I would be hesitant to issue some- cern that the city was only checking the one a ticket that would cost someone nonprofits against the list of registered 160 bucks before they even walk into the nonprofits with the Idaho Secretary of State. She instead wanted the status of door,” Mayor Zach Smith said. Among the changes; parking – includ- each group checked against IRS records ing reverse angle violations, open con- in order to protect citizens. “No one’s going to shirk out of it to tainer and dog at large violations will now be considered administrative fines. That save 100 bucks on a business license,” Smith said. means they can be paid at city hall. City attorney Herb Heimerl said By changing infractions to fines, the council hopes to make it easier for law that not all nonprofits are registered as enforcement to enforce the city’s codes. 501c3s with the IRS. The 501c3 status If the fines are not paid, they can still be just means that donations to groups are tax-deductible. prosecuted at the county level. The matter will be up for a vote at City encourages business licenses the next city council meeting. That will or nonprofits be next month, the regular meeting on Victor will look at waving the fee Dec. 24 is canceled because of Christmas. Scott Stuntz TVN Staff
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leash, and always maintain visual contact with your pet, Adams said. If you’re planning a trip without your dog, boarding isn’t always a must and might not be the best option anyway. Owners should decide what works best for their specific pet because those that don’t adjust well to a boarding facility should stay home instead, Adams said. In that case, an in-home sitter might be just the thing, or for dogs needing less attention (because they’re less likely to destroy the house), paying someone to stop by during the day can work well, too. And one more caution as the holidays draw closer: “Pets are never a present, and they’re a lifetime commitment, not just for the holiday season,” Adams said. “Unless it’s a family decision that’s been made in advance of the holiday, a surprise puppy is a big headache sometimes,” especially for kids and other dogs who aren’t ready to include another, furry member of the family. Instead of giving a pet as a gift, consider a gift certificate for one; that will allow you and yours time to find the pet that’s right for everyone at a time that’s right, too.
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Co-owner of Teton Vape, Dillon Pflugh sits behind the counter of their newly opened store.
New ‘vape’ shop opens in Driggs ing devices. Scott Stuntz When helping customTVN Staff ers decide what product is The Oxford English It’s surprising right for them, Pflugh and Dictionary chose “vape” as Felton ask which of those how many its 2014 word of the year. two camps they fall into. Many Teton Valley resipeople want But they ask another quesdents may not know what tion first. zero grams of the word means, but there “The first question is, is now a business in Driggs ‘Can I see your ID,’” Felnicotine. They that can explain it to them. ton said. Sam Felton and Dillon just enjoy the He said he has heard Pflugh are the owners of some concern from parents act of smoking. Teton Vape, located next that the e-cig companies to Casual Observer and _________________ target minors because of the Phillips 66 station in the many flavors available Dillon Pflugh, Driggs. for vaporizers. Felton said the most Teton Vape The Centers for Disease common question people Control put out a study this have asked him about vapyear that said 4.5 percent ing is just, “What is it?” of US high school students “Vape” according to the had used an e-cigarette in dictionary, “means ‘to inhale and exhale the past 30 days. Twenty-three percent the vapour produced by an electronic reported using a tobacco product of any cigarette or similar device’, while both kind in the same time frame, meaning the device and the action can also be that 90 percent of tobacco use by students known as a vape.” is still the traditional, combustible kind. One of the common questions, or E-cigarettes and vaporizers are not concerns, that the owners have heard is regulated like tobacco products. Some if their devices can be used to smoke pot. public health officials have raised con“We don’t want drug culture,” Felton cerns because the long-term health effects said. “We want to help people.” of the products aren’t known. Specifically he was referring to e-cigs The owners of Teton Vape, and many and vaporizers used as “cessation aids,” vaporizer supporters, claim that vaping is or devices meant to help people quit safer because the number of chemicals in smoking. e-cigs is much lower than in traditional Teton Vape sells juice, the liquid that’s cigarettes. heated to produce the vapor, with difFelton said the main focus of their ferent concentrations of nicotine. The new business is to help those who want strength varies from 24 milligrams, or the an alternative to traditional cigarettes same as a “bold heavy cigarette,” down from having to drive to shops outside to no nicotine at all. of the valley. “It’s surprising how many people want He also contends that because of their zero grams of nicotine,” Pflugh said. strict policy of checking ID’s, having “They just enjoy the act of smoking.” Teton Vape in the valley will not make Aside from those wanting to quit, it any easier for minors to vape. Teton Vape caters to vaping enthusiasts. “What it’s going to help, is those peoThough flavored cigarettes are illegal, ple who don’t want to drive to Idaho those who enjoy the various flavors of Falls,” Felton said. juice often rebuild and modify their vap-
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The sign for the newly opened Teton Vape hangs over the former location of Ricochet Jayne's coffee shop in Driggs.
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Silver Star's new wifi router at the company's announcement meeting Monday.
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Letters to
Santa
The Learning Academy
Dear Santa, How have you been? You are a pretty cool guy! You probably already knew that, but, I just wanted to bring it up. How are your reindeer? I’m guessing they are doing good. For Christmas I would like some water color paints please. Thank you! Love, Jimmy (Grade 2)
Dear Santa, Thank you for giving such wonderful presents. How are you doing up thar? May I please have a monster Jam Lego Play set and a Nascar Driver Costuwm and wutever swetshert you can bild and a globe. Love, Hunter (Grade 1)
Dear Santa, I like that you give presents. Ples kan I have 7 presents. My mom and dad will have 7 presents each. Santa your pajama giving is very kol. Love, Stella (Grade K)
Dear Santa, Are yooou good, May I please have sum coloring paber and sum markers and sum krens Love, Zoe (Grade K)
Dear Santa, How are you dowing. How is Rudolph and the reindeer. For Christmas can I have a paer of socks and a Lego set a book to and a nija costume to. Love, Ryder (Grade 1)
Dear Santa, You are very cined. I like rudophs nose. What do you wont for Christmas santa?
Love, Keira (Grade 1)
Dear Santa, I like a tramploane I Like train I lie a ligter car. I like a iurn man I like a pubble I like 30 presents. Love, Sakari (Grade 1)
Dear Santa,
May I please hae a lego sit please and for the poor give the poor stuf. For the poor please. May I please have a remolt-control truck that can go of rod and on rod please. Love, Tyler (Grade 2)
Dear Santa, How is Rodoff? May I please have spirograph and a music player? You are the best evere!
Love, Mia (Grade 2)
Dear Santa, May I please have a camal hat,
a Christmas dress, a book please. Thank you for giving presints. Merry Christmas. Love, Brynlee (Grade 2)
Dear Santa, Thank you for everything. I like how you’re a great man. I hope you had a great summer. I would like dog stuff. Hoho! Love, Martha (Grade 2)
Dear Santa, Please presents.
Love, Ben (Grade K)
Dear Santa, I like how you give people presints evry Christmas and santa you are awesome and santa you are nice. Santa, I just want one prezint this year. It is a nerf gun that is what I want this year santa good bye. Love, Roman (Grade 1)
Dear Santa, I love you santa you are the best ever santa how are you?
Love, Bodhi (Grade 1)
Dear Santa, I hope you have a great Christmas. I think it is very nice of you to give everybody presints. For Christmas I wood like a 18 inch girl doll bike and a lelouch girl Christmas tree with ornamints.
Love, Ella (Grade 1)
Dear Santa, Thank you so much for always bringing joy and happiness to children all around the world every year on Christmas. It makes me very happy to know that children like me are having a merry Christmas. Hope you eat lots of cookies and mile, I bet mine will be the best. Have a jolly Christmas. Love, Ella (Grade 3)
Dear Santa, You are one of the most generous people I know. What’s it like to live with elves? If you are not too busy, for Christmas I would really enjoy a new book, an iPad, Lego set, and an art set. My elf on the shlf did something really funny today. I now hav an elf pet in honor ofyour tradition. Every year I bake cookies for you. Happy Holidays. Eat lots of cookies. Love, Emma (Grade 3)
Dear Santa, Thank you for all you do for me and how giving you are. You let me have things I want but what I don’t need. You probably know what I want for Christmas so I don’t need to write that. I
think you’re the nicest person I do not really know. Do you like hot cocoa, if you do that’s a good thing. Never drink coffee without putting a bunch of sugar in it, take my word. P.S. I hope you get this letter before Christmas! Happy Holidays!
pogo stick. What I need are new sheets for my bed, and that is all I am asking for this year. Thanks you and I ophe you are doing well in the North Pole.
Dear Santa, Thank you for being nice and generous to people who need important stuff like food and water. This year I don’t need a lot of stuff but I really want a few new books and I also want a pair of black socks. Here’s the name of the book I really want I survived the Destruction of Pompei. Did you know that Thomas Etison’s assistant made up the idea of having lights on a Christmas tree? Can you say hi to Mrs. Clause for me?
Dear Santa, I want a Lego move set. Ther is a Lego move set at Corner Drg. Last yer you gav me the rong race car.
Love, Tanner (Grade 6)
Love, Cameryn (Grade 3)
Dear Santa, Hi I am Emily and I was wondering how your days have been over in the North Pole and how Miss Santa is doing? Christmas is one of my favorite holidays because it makes me think of other people. This year I am not going to ask for as much stuff, because my mom says you should only ask for 1 thing you need, 1 thing you want and 1 thing that is learning. So I have made my choice, the learning present is a telescope that you can see under water. What I want is a
Love Emily ( Grand 5)
Alta Elementary
Love, Palmer Kaufman (Age 6)
Dear Santa, How many elvs do you have? I want a remote crntrol lego tran four Crismis. I have ben helpfl wrcking at the wrc site. Frum, Tyler (Age 6)
Dear Santa, I want a wiggle care because I want to ride it. Santa I want a spiderman shirt. I also want a motorbike. Sometimes I help my mom and dad get the forks out. Love, Bryton Hibbert (Age 5)
Dear Santa, I hope you are warm at the Noth-Pole. When I was writing it remins me of when you gave me the reinder pilo pet. I stil have it. It is Rudof. May I ples have a calendr that I can paint. I have ben god. I hope your render are good render I like your render. I hope your ren-
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der are saf and not sick.
Love, Sydney Mitchell (Age 6)
Dear Santa, I wunt a pet shal. Cuz I wuz being nis to my mom bi making my bed. I wuz cleaning my room. I wunt a elf. Love, Morgan Green (Age 6)
Dear Santa, I tak good kar uv my pets. Cud I have a arctic Lego set.
Love, August Behle (Age 6)
Dear Santa, I want a stuffed cat, a rug, a microwave, butterflies, and dolls. I want a microwave so I can heat up food by my self. I said sorry when I hit my sister on accident. Love, Harper Christensen (Age 5)
Dear Santa, I want a stuffed Lvoey that is you in a red suit. I will try to be good. I also want a microwave and and alarm and a real elf for me. Love, Skylar Hare (Age 6)
Dear Santa,
Are you bing squasht by elves? I want a arctic crcl Lego set becus I’ve been a good boy. Wait! Have I? I also want a toy Oshawatt, Lego movy set and a toy car it with a screemign face. Love, Gavin Crist (Age 6)
P.S. Do any of the chimnis that you go down have a fire?
Driggs Elementary Miss Nicholson (Third Grade) Dear Santa, This is Gracie from Driggs, Idaho. I have been very good this year. I have cleaned my room and played with my little brother. I did my homework every day. I also practice my piano. I want a ceder wood doll in her throne coming dress. I also want a Ashlyn Ella doll with Hunter Huntsmen and a Lizze hearts doll. Would you give Bennett a Lego set, Mason a new basketball, my dad, Patrick an new fishing rod, and my mom, Elizabeth a pair of new running shoes. I wish you a Merry Christmas. Gracie Hogan
Dear Santa, This is Britney in Driggs ID. I wanted to tell you I been good this year. I helped my mom clean up and I was bing a good friend and I always help my dad clean his car. I was letting my sister get all the shirt’s. For Chistmas I want a walking pet, and book’s of Clifford and I want cards and a ball. I hope you have a great holiday
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and have a fine time delivering presents to everone. Britney
Dear Santa, This is Judith in Diggs ID. I want to tell you how good I have been this year. I alway’s listen to my teacher Miss Nicholson and I listen to my family. I helped my Mom and Dad and I do all of my chors I help my friend’s if they need help. I want for Christmas is a stuff reider and a little stuff snowman and a bell from your reider’s and five new chapter book’s that are my level and if your Elfevs can make me a Santa hat please. I hope you have a happy holiday. Judith Blanco
Dear Santa, This is Kai in Driggs Idaho. I want to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I’ve been a good frind this year. I’m alweses on task and I’m a good stoodent. I’ve been nise to my frened I’ve be tring to be the smartest in my class. For Christmas I wod like a Patriots pop pom hat a Tom Brade jersey a blue padigonya long slev shirt, som football gluvs, a start hedwint, a football, race poles and race soot, and a slug tira gun. For Jill a TGR pop pom hat for Dale a patreots reserve gloves. Merry Christmas Santa! Kai Jones
Dear Santa, This is Deegan in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I’ve never got in any fights in football. I listened to my mom and dad. I hope I get some presents not a lump of coal. I hope my friend Colby get a football. Its been a good year. For Christmas I want a iPhone4, hunting cloths, remote controlled car, Regie Wyane jersey, D.S, Trent Richardson jersey, Greg Toler Jersey, T.Y. Hilton. Mary Christmas Santa. Deegan
Dear Santa, This is Reiley in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I listened to my mom and brushed my teeth, cleaned my room, did my chores, and practiced my piano. I also tried to make new friends. For Christmas this year I would like a new horse necklace, a Lizze harts doll, a Ashlyn Ella doll with hunter huntsmen. I also want a Broncos joursey. Will you get my mom a soft blanket. My brother a pear of socks. My dad a pig blanket. I also would like you to get my sister a stuffed animal. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Reiley Johnson
Dear Santa, This is Yaretzi in Driggs Idaho. I want to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I listen to my perents when they tell me to do something like clean up my room or help them with the dishi’s.
For Christmas this year I woud like a American girl doll a laptop and flipe’s olaf kind and close for my amerian girl doll and a maching pants and shirt and close for me. Yaretzi
keped my room clean! For Christmas I want a tablet, a chocolate bar, and a horse snow globe. Can you get my dady something. Canyou get me a pink water bottle. Merry Christmas Santa.
Dear Santa, This is Robbie. I live in Driggs ID. This year I have helped on the Farm putting up 4 grian bins I helped split wood. If you can I would like a quadwith winch, dirt-bike, dumbougie, and hevy duty golf cart. Hope you have a nice holiday. You must be realy tiered after delivering all those presents to the children of the world?
Dear Santa, This is Betsy in Driggs Idaho I wanted to tell you how good I’vw been. I help mom with shorts and I’ve been nice with friends and help mom do the Christmas tree. I would like for Christmas a bike and a ipad a ded bear a Lego friends, som books and a barbe. And Have a happy holidays Santa.
Robbie T. McCashland
Dear Santa, This is Hali in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how I’ve been good this year. I helped my sister find a peese to her yoyo. And I found my sisters swimsouit. And I made a knew friend at a basketball game. And I help my teacher sharpen pencils this year. For Christmas I would like a justice bag, a new pen, and a braclet, a neckless, and some more slippers, a stuff animal Rudolph, a American girl doll, a chocolate bar, a little doll house, a frozen Elsa Anna house, some color hair clips and Ashlynn Ella and ceder wood Lizzy hearts, Hunter Hudzmen. Hali Mangis
Dear Santa, This is Karissa I live in Id. This year I’ve been good. I have listend to my mom and dad. I have almost
Karissa
Love, Betsy
Dear Santa, This is Jaksen in Driggs Idaho and what I want for Christmas street hawk hot wheelsdouble sided lite saber. What do you want? Cookies? Milk? What kind of present would you like. Would you like a new coat? Would you like anew hat? Would you like a new pair of boots? Would you like a new pair of gloves? Jaksen H.
Dear Santa, This year I have not been super good , but since Sparkle Perrywinkle has come I have tried to Sant Letters continued on next page
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be good. I am writing form Driggs ID. For Chirstmas I would like a book about you, Rudalph, and the other reindeer. I love learning, but I would give you some things to give to the orphans, I feel bad fro them because they don’t have any parents. Have a very happy happy Chirstmas.
things to my friends. For Christmas this year I would like an Ipad and a 3DS and I aso could aso use New socks because my dog charley ate them. I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Dear Santa, This is Chance I have been good this year. I have been cleaning the toilets and doing my chors and doing my home work and I listen to my mom and dad. For Christmas I want SkyLanders trap team and Infinety. I also want a dog and some new chapter books and I want some ants for my ant farm and a Nerf gun.
Dear Santa, This is Bode in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I was the third student of the month with 30 kids. I”ve listened to my mom and did chores around the house. For Christmas I want a Wii, a I-phone 6, and a Patriots waist hand warmer and pom-pom hat. Hope you like the cookies and milk. Have a jolly Christmas.
Aceline Scott
Chance
Dear Santa, This is Ethan M. From Driggs ID. I’ve been very gute. By practice my gutare many times without being askt. I want for cristmes, a new cace for my gutare, a elctrict gutar, race car, football helmet. Ethan McCombs
Dear Santa, My name is Hailey in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I took out the trash and my mom didn’t tell me to and I didn’t say mean
Hailey Bratz
Bode the sports man
Dear Santa, This is Megan in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I listend to my mom, not got into anything and have done my homework. For Christmas I would like a remote control race car, a dizz do doll, some jewelry, a cute shirt, a toy Rudolph, some under shirts, a cute kitten poster and a gaint suitcase. Megan DaBell
Dear Santa, This is Leah in Driggs, Idaho. I am going to tell you how I’ have been good this year. I have been helping my mom , and also trying to be very nice to her. I also have been good by doing my chores. I would like a new bike, a American girl doll, and a microphone with a guitar. Also, a ever after high doll. I hope you stay safe on Christmas Eve. Leah S. Lewis
Dear Santa, This is Will in Victor ID. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I’ve helped all my friends when they needed it and I parents with chores. This year for Christmas I want the Lego bullet train, Hot Weels rides power tread tank. Will B.
Dear Santa, Hi Santa, how are you? I’m great. I’ve been good today. I listened to Ms. Nicholson I hae bent a great friend I practice guitar evry Sunday and Saturday to. For Christmas I will like a membership and a dog also. How many times do you say hohoho? Merry Christmas Santa. Bradley
Dear Santa, My name is Evelin and I go to Driggs School and I my writing you because I want to apriciate how muche you work with your rainderrs and your slaye. This Christmas year I would like a soocker ball and a bounce ball and have a Merry Chistmas Santa. Evelin
Dear Santa, This is Adan in Driggs ID. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I have goo d manners. I don’t fight brothers and I liked helping
others. I want all third grade detectives and a Nerf mini gun, nice friend.
Adan
Dear Santa, This is Jayden in Diggs Idaho. I want to tell how good I was because I help my cousin finding her stuff and help my mom if she need help around the house. For Christmas I want the three ever after high books and a fire HD. A easy bake overn and a ever after high doll’s. The game Jenga and new necklace plus bracelet. A new backpack and new sunglasses. New clothes and safed gear for my fourwheeler. Some new paint and new bored game’s. Some new two beautiful dress’s and a piano. A American doll bed and a cast, cruches, a wheelchair. I wish a happy holidays. Jayden Weaver
Dear Santa, This is Kayro in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I leistened to my mom and dad. For Christmas this year I would like a tadlet and 2 pars of pijamas. I hope you have a wonderful holidays and travel save delivering presents. Kayro
Dear Santa, This is Colby in Driggs ID. I want-
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ed to tell you how good I’v been this year. Iv been a good friend and wen my friends need help on something I will help them on whatever they need help on and my mom and dad as well. This is wot I want for Christmas a nerf rapet fire and more nerf, PS7 with a mortol kobat video game power rider 360. Colby Valdez
Mrs. Starkey (Second Grade) Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a PS4 and PS5, and toys and Happy Christmas! Dear Santa, My name is Cooper. I wont a dirtbike, snowbord, dirtbik stuf yo-yo set. Your friend, Cooper
Dear Santa, My name is Lucy. I want a poofy skirt slip, magnet or clip on eirings, a a poofy dress that touches the ground. Your friend, Lucy Bates
Dear Santa, My name is Reece. What I want for Christmas is a Elsa and a Anna stuffed dolls.
Reece
Dear Santa, My name is Jimmy. I hope you have a happt Christmas. Your friend, Jimmy Perez
Dear Santa, My name is conner. For Christmas I want a skylander game called skylanders trap team. Plus
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some skylanders please.
Your friend, Conner
Dear Santa, My name is Damian. I want a phone and I want a snow bord. Damian
Dear Santa, My name is Keaton. For Christmas I would like a wii u and a 2 specil other things. I have been very good and iv been looking forward to Christmas. Thank you for doing your job! Keaton
I want a bow and arrow.
Mrs Bagley (Second Grade) Dear Mrs. Claus and Mr. Claus, I wut a pate ball gun and I wut a music phone and I wut a monster high doll. Kaitlyn
Dear Santa, Wut I wat for Christmas is a pricess doll for Christmas and a teddy bear. And a prices dress and a little dog and a little nexis for my mom.
Gavin
Dear Santa, You are ery nice and cindfull. You and your reender give present’s for good girls and boys. And I want an easy bake for Christmas. Alexa Chase Gormley
Dear Santa, I believe in you. I wont a bow an aroowo and a krosboe. Thank you.
Nick
Elysa
Dear Santa, I wish evry wun was nice. But not evry wyn is nice and you respect that. Evry wun shud get presents and all kids want presents.
Dear Santa, I wunt a jilht max remot control a street hoc and lego set and a police lego set and a tow thruc lego set. I blev in you and thanc you.
Dear Santa, All like a a phone and a gaitar and bike and parrot, tedeebear. I believe in you. You’re the best.
Dear Santa, I want a remote control car and
Dear Santa, I wot a patepois gun and a shaw bol.
America
Dear Santa, I wont a big stuf toy. I bleev in you. I hope you get wut you wont.
Love, Ryver
Wyatt
Jordy
Dear St. Nick, I wunt a gun, and last gun to and as always a mechanical bull and a krosbow and a bow. Jake
To Santa, Wot I want is a bun and a paint ball gun and paint balls. And a real care and a real drivers licincs.
Kolten
Dear Santa, What do you wont for crismis. I no what I want I want my dad to be home when I git babtist.
Love, Addalyn
Dear Santa, Crismas is the best holiday of the year. All I want for crismas is my family. Because my family is the best in the world. Ivy
Amaya
Mrs. Weston (Kindergarten) *Translated by teacher Dear Santa, I want a violin and a guitar and a laptop.
Love, Megan
Dear Santa, For Christmas I’d like a samurai sword and pocket knife.
Love, Milo
Dear Santa, For Christmas I’d like a dirt bike. Love, Bowon
Dear Santa, For Christmas I’d like a batman umbrella.
Love, Lucaus
Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a pocket knife, blankie and an iPad. Love, Malachi
Dear Santa, For Christmas I’d like a frozen Barbie and a tablet.
Love, Michelle
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Fleeing cows remain on the loose in Pocatello Anderson Custom Pack gets hate mail Debbie Bryce For the Idaho State Journal The owners of a meat processing business where cows have escaped on two occasions during the past week said they have received hate mail from a number of animal rights groups following the media’s coverage of the incidents. Cows fled from Anderson Custom Pack at Garrett Way and North Main Street on Friday and Sunday. One of the escaped cows was shot and killed by Pocatello police, another was fatally shot by business co-owner Jesse Anderson, one of the cows was recaptured and, as of Tuesday night, two were still on the loose in Pocatello. The hate mail from the animal rights groups has come on the heels of coverage of the cow escapes by newspapers and TV stations as far away as the United Kingdom. Pocatello animal control officers are investigating the escapes and no citations have yet been issued. Animal control officials said Tuesday that they have received no reports of cow sightings regarding the two bovines still on the loose in Pocatello. Anderson’s owners have told the Journal the cow that fled Friday and was fatally shot by police did, in fact, escape from the business by jumping over a 6 foot fence. But Anderson’s owners claim
animals and violating the city’s sanitation code. Pocatello Animal Control Director Mary Remer called a veterinarian to the scene in May to examine the young goats. The veterinarian said the goats needed to be fed milk, but Jesse Anderson said the goats were weaned and were being fed grass and bread. The veterinarian determined that the rest of the animals were not in imminent danger though conditions were poor, reported Pocatello animal control. Remer said similar problems were found at Anderson Custom Pack in 2013. In a visit following the May incident, Remer noted the cattle trailer, goats and scattered animal remains had been removed from the meat processing busiIdaho State Journal ness. A cow flees from a Pocatello police officer after it escaped from Anderson Custom Pack on Friday. Jesse Anderson pleaded guilty to the citations from the May incident in Septhe four cows that were reported missing other problems at Anderson Custom Pack tember, but the animal control report on Sunday were intentionally released that warranted further investigation. does not mention anything about punfrom the corral by someone trespassing Animal control officers said they dis- ishment or fines. The report does say on their property. covered a large amount of rotting bread, Anderson Custom Pack was informed While Anderson Custom Pack has garbage and debris inside the cattle trailer. it could only hold animals at the businever been cited for animals running at The officers also observed 13 small ness that were set to be slaughtered that large, Pocatello animal control officers goats being held in a 13-square-foot pen same day. Julie Anderson, who owns the business have cited the meat processing business and a smaller pen containing four goats that were estimated to be about 1 month with husband Jesse, said they left the for other reasons. Animal control officers were at the old. dog at the business over Memorial Day business over Memorial Day weekend Three adult pigs were also found weekend because he is a “barker” and they this past May after noticing a dog tied to penned at the business. feared he would interfere with Memorial a cattle trailer there. According to animal The Pocatello animal control report Day events at the cemetery adjacent to control, the dog was on a 20-foot chain on the May incident describes condi- their McCammon home. and could get inside the trailer for shelter tions in the animal pens as unsanitary Anderson Custom Pack is inspected and there was a five-gallon bucket of fresh and the officers noted decaying animal quarterly and the business meets all state water left for the dog. The business was parts, hides and carcasses at the business. and federal requirements, its owners said. closed at the time. Animal control officers cited Jesse During its peak season, from August to While making sure the dog was OK, Anderson for not properly caring for April, the business employs 10 workers. animal control officers said they noticed animals, failing to properly remove dead
Fraud continued from A20________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Anyone who has received money from participating must pay it back. Failure to do so may result in civil or criminal enforcement action.” Wasden said groups like these are clearly breaking state law and even though they use gifts to try and skirt tax laws, any amount of money made above the initial investment is subject to taxes. Some of the most common scams lately have been fake posts on Craigslist and phony calls from the IRS claiming that someone is late on their taxes and could be arrested if they don’t pay immediately, usually by sending a pre-paid green-dot card. Golden said anytime pre-paid credit cards like that are involved, it should be
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Anyone who has received money from participating must pay it back. Failure to do so may result in civil or criminal enforcement action. ___________________ Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden
a red flag. While not one of the calls the sheriff's office has seen lately, callers trying to collect on phony debt is a problem that is serious enough statewide that the Idaho Department of Finance sent out a warning about it. Consumer Affairs officer Jo Ann Lanham said that threats of legal action or arrest, similar to the IRS scam are common. One of the hallmarks of fake debt collection companies she said is the urgency with which they insist you pay. “They want to scare you enough to pay right now,” she said. Lanham said if someone receives a debt call they feel is fraudulent, there
are some simple things they should do. First is they should not give out any personal information. Next they need to get the name and contact information of the debt collection agency. She said that step serves two purposes. It allows people to check the department of finance’s website to see if the company is licensed to operate in Idaho. Also if the company refuses to give out that information it’s a clear indicator they are not legitimate. Lastly, people should find out what debt the company is trying to collect on, to verify it’s from a purchase they’ve actually made. Kriss Bivins Cloyd with the Attorney General’s office said it’s key in understanding the problem to realize that fraud is not an issue unique to the valley. “The important thing is not that they’re calling Driggs, Idaho,” she said. “They’re calling all over. They’re calling the Attorney General’s Office.”
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Of the wide world I stand alone, and think Till love and fame to nothingness do sink.” “I think it’d be boring and I think people wouldn’t be nearly as stimulated. I feel like I would miss being able to expand creatively.” Is it tough to tackle adult subjects? Senior Ariel Bencomo recited “The Poet at Seventeen” by Larry Levis. The poem speaks about the experiences of the son of Mexican migrant workers as he grows up.
“And the girls I tried to talk to after class Sailed by, then each night lay enthroned in my bed, With nothing on but the jewels of their embarrassment. Eyes, lips, dreams. No one. The sky & the road.” He said he’s tackled difficult subjects
before. “Well it kind of just gets you out of your comfort zone, and it’s a way to get out in public without needing to do a public speaking thing. So you’re being yourself, but you’re saying things other people have written.” What do you look for in a performance? Judge Thomas Klein is a English Professor at Idaho State University specializing in medieval poetry, especially the gory bits like Beowulf. “What I want at the end of a recitation is a strong sense of the reciter inhabiting the poem. I just think it’s really to support activities like this. The students obviously work very hard and you know whatever we can do to contribute or at least recognize that [is important].” Why are competitions like this important? Judge Matthew Van Winkle is an assis-
tant professor of English at Idaho State University focusing on 19th Century British poetry. Among his publications is “Tennyson’s Tithonus and the Exhaustion of Survival in The X-Files,” featured in the book “The X-Files and Literature: Unweaving the Story, Unraveling the Lie to Find the Truth,” as well as the essay, “Mocking Stupendous Mechanisms: Romantic Parody and Frankenstein’s Dream.” “ I’m often surprised that I’m not more surprised,” he said of the quality of performances. “I think it’s really important to remind ourselves that poetry lives on the voice and not just on the page and this is a wonderful opportunity to offer that reminder.” This year’s winner Cheyenne Schultz won this year’s competition and recited “The Uniform by Marvin Bell.”
“Of tactics, I remember the likelihood of shooting the wrong man, the weight of the rifle bolt,
the difficulty of loading while prone, the shock of noise. For earplugs, some used cigarette filters or toilet paper. I don’t hear well now, for a man of my age, and the doctor says my ears were damaged and asks if I was in the Army, and of course I was but then a wounded eardrum wasn’t much in the scheme.” Schultz will go on to the regional Poetry Out loud Competition Feb. 22 in Twin Falls. If she wins there, Shultz will have a shot at the state finals in Boise.
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driggs Meeting notes Driggs City Council Notes Dec. 16
I feel that in our nation we have not stood up to fight for equal rights for all people. This is one way that we are able to, as decision makers, take a stand and stand up for people who currently do not have equal rights in our country.
open for public comment online at driggs.govoffice. com under “Community Development Projects.” The wayfinding project is in its second phase of creating new signage for city landmarks, and community members are encouraged to share their thoughts and feelings to questions such as, “What are the current needs, challenges or deficiencies related to “getting around Driggs” and accessing information regarding key local and visitor destinations?”
Non-Discrimination Ordinance The city council read through a revised version of the city’s proposed nondiscrimination ordinance, which would offer protection from discrimination based on race, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation and gender identity within the city. City lawyer Steve Zollinger __________________ reminded the council that no private right of action is August Christensen, created by the ordinance— Driggs City Council citizens would not be able to sue others based on disTransit Center Grant crimination—and that such The city received an matters would be prosecuted $830,000 grant from the as a misdemeanor offense. Council member Federal Transit Administration for a new Greer Jones voiced concerns that compark-and-ride facility to be built just north munity members have felt, especially that of the Ace Hardware in downtown. The certain groups in the population are getting city plans to purchase an approximately unnecessary attention. Council member one-acre lot next to the hardware store August Christensen voiced her support for a 110-space parking lot, and plans to of the ordinance, saying that it was the build a 1,500 square-foot passenger waiting council’s duty to help everyone feel welfacility adjacent to the northwest corner of come in the city. the city building. The site will become a “I feel that in our nation we have not downtown hub for the START bus service, stood up to fight for equal rights for all Targhee shuttle and possibly for TRPTA. people,” Christensen said. “This is one “In the long-term, the facility is essenway that we are able to, as decision maktial,” Driggs community development ers, take a stand and stand up for people director Doug Self said. “A lot of people who currently do not have equal rights in don’t even realize there is bus service in our country.” town, much less where they should park and meet the bus.” Driggs Wayfinding Project Grand Targhee Resort is also contributThe Driggs wayfinding sign project is ing $25,000 to the project.
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Bigfoot and human evolution Sarah Glenn For the Idaho State Journal In the upcoming semester, Idaho State University professor Jeff Meldrum will be teaching an experimental course titled The Relict Hominoid Inquiry. Part of that inquiry will address scientific theories on Bigfoot, alongside other links in the human evolutionary chain. “It’s not a course about Bigfoot,” Meldrum said. “What I’m trying to do is address a shift in perception that’s been gaining traction in the anthropological community.” That shift involves looking at human evolution as a tree in which scientists are discovering new branches all the time. “Each year it seems like there are more discoveries,” Meldrum said. “The phylogeny is becoming bushier and bushier.” The theory is that offshoots of human evolution are recent and could still exist, roaming the earth undiscovered. Therein lies the course’s connection to Bigfoot. Discussion about the Yeti is also referenced in the course syllabus. “Are we the last hominin standing?” the course description asks. “Or could there be others? … Are these mystery hominoids — the sasquatch, yeti, almas, yeren, orang pendek — surviving branches of a bushy family tree?” The teacher of the course is also an expert in his own right on the topic of elusive, mystery hominoids. A 21-year veteran at ISU and current professor of anatomy and anthropology, Meldrum studies how hominoids made the evolutionary leap to bipedalism. Ancient footprints, archeological records and the science behind legendary creatures have been his life’s work. Meldrum has been featured as a scientific expert on Animal Planet TV specials about Bigfoot. He also publishes a peer-reviewed online journal titled “Relic Hominoid Inquiry,” which explores the
possible existence of relict hominoid species around the world. Bigfoot and the Yeti are assumed by some scholars to be classified as one of those relict hominoid species. While the class is about human evolution, with only two days devoted to Bigfoot and the Yeti, some faculty at ISU are wary of what it says about their university. “I tell people it is not a course on Bigfoot,” said Mark Austin, chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences at ISU of his conversations with concerned faculty. “It is a course on anthropology.” Austin is the department chairman who approved the course. He was careful to note that the course was approved on its academic merits, not because of its connection to a sensational topic. “We are going to allow it,” Austin said. “There is an issue of academic freedom that we want to uphold at the university.” While the experimental course does count toward degree credit, it is considered an elective. Meldrum can teach the course on an experimental basis for up to three years before its content has to be reviewed by the university’s curriculum committee. “The idea behind it is to propose these new courses to students and give them a variety in the courses they can take,” Austin said of experimental courses. Any faculty at ISU can propose an experimental course. However, starting in the new year, these courses will receive a preliminary review by an ISU teaching committee, Austin said. Currently about 12 people are enrolled in Meldrum’s class. The classroom he is planning to use can fit about 30. Meldrum says that most of the interest has come from serious anthropology students. “If this is successful we can decide to continue offering it on a regular basis,” Meldrum said. Austin added that student response to the course would be a deciding factor for the course’s future.
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Far left: Geoffrey Montague, Cary Smith and Jay Petervary fight for first place in the men's four-lap division at Grand Targhee's first fatbike race of the season. Middle: The winners of the men's four-lap race at Grand Targhee's first get their awards. Left to Right - Cary Smith (2nd), Geoffrey Montague (1st) and Jay Petervary (3rd). Right: Some four-legged spectators get a little too close to the action during the race.
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First year for winter singletrack Scott Stuntz TVN Staff rand Targhee opened its fatbike racing season this past weekend with a course that featured something that only a handful of tracks around the country can boast – singletrack snow biking. The Jolly Green Giants trail was incorporated into both the 8-mile and 16-mile divisions. For the past three years, Grand Targhee’s fatbike races have been run on its Nordic course. With the purchase of a new custom groomer, this year’s course also featured 6 km of singletrack. The 30-inch-wide path is laid over the summer route of the Jolly Green Giants trail using the specially-made groomer ordered from a metal-fabricator in Wisconsin. Special Events Manager Andy Williams said the trend nationally is going toward adding singletrack winter trails, to better replicate the feeling of summer mountain biking. Williams said he rode a section of
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New tra ck singletrack near Jackson last year and was blown away. “It’s pretty similar [to summer riding] and with the handling of the bike it blows the lid off the fun meter,” Williams said. Victor-based pro mountain bike and cyclocross racer Amanda Carey won the women’s four-lap division. This was Carey’s second fatbike race ever. She said the addition of single-track terrain made the already stellar track, “so much more fun.” She agreed with Williams that it made winter biking feel almost exactly like riding dirt in the summer. “We don’t want to road ride,” Carey said. “We want to be on singletrack.” Geoffrey Montague came from Provo to claim the top spot in the men’s fourlap race. This wasn’t his first time racing at Targhee either. “I come up here every year,” Montague said. “It’s really one of my favorite races, period.” Montague rode a prototype Fezzari fatbike to first place. His victory also gave him a spot in Victor fatbiking veteran Jay Petervary’s race later this winter. Montague was fortunate to win a slot in the ride, since entries in Jay’s Backyard
John Flach of Big Sky, Montana rides the winter singletrack at Grand Targhee.
Fat Pursuit had already sold out. Blaine County, Idaho Recreation District Trails Coordinator Greg Martin raced in the four-lap category. “We’re talking the flowiest, most perfectly laid out single track you’ve ever seen! That was the most fun I’ve had on a bike in a long time,” Martin posted after the event. Martin came to Targhee with Sun-
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Valley-based, Red-Bull-sponsored cyclist Rebecca Rusch, who came in second in the women’s four-lap race. Rusch posted on Facebook after the event, “Awesome singletrack race. Lots of falling over in the snow and laughing.” Carey agreed that there was a bit of slid-
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Volleyball Club of the Tetons introduced a new Instructional skills program to Teton Valley under the direction of Audra Warburton and Sue Muncaster. Junior volleyball is a four week program where boys and girls in 2nd-6th grades can learn and improve all volleyball skills. The program was a big success this year, Warburton said. Participating were 80-plus youth and 15 volunteers consisting of THS, TMS, VCT coaching staff and THS volleyball players. Registration for VCT travelling volleyball will begin January 5. There will be sign-up table at THS on Jan. 7 from 5-7 p.m. and Jan. 10 from 4-6 p.m. during boys basketball games. Sign-up deadline is Jan. 15. Watch for sign-up forms in all schools and post offices. Thank you, Teton Valley, for your support of our Youth Volleyball opportunities.
Girls basketball 8-5 heading into break
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Teton beats Hillcrest at home, goes down fighting to B-ville Scott Stuntz Tanner Klinger, Denton Moulton, Jaciel Medina and Bryar Beard all went undefeated TVN Staff At their first home double dual of the at the home dual. The wins from Klinger, Moulton and year the Redskins scored a good number Medina actually put Teton up 18-0 in the of pins early-on to beat Hillcrest 65-24 early running against Bonnbefore a tough loss, 58-21, eville. to Bonneville. Teton will get another “I wanted Bonneville I wanted shot against Bonneville at to know they were in for a the Bonneville duals this Bonneville to fight and we fought hard,” weekend Dec. 19 and 20. coach Richard Berry said. know they were in The JV squad will also face The Teton squad was the Bees at the Bonneville JV for a fight and we considerably younger than Tournament this Thursday, the Bees. The Redskins had fought hard Dec. 18. one senior on the starting __________________ Before those contests, the varsity roster while BonnTeton High School Redskins will face Challis eville had eight. and Ririe in a double dual wrestling coach Despite the loss, Berry at Ririe. Richard Berry said his team wasn’t intimi“I think we can win but dated and didn’t give up we will have to wrestle really the quick pins that somewell,” Berry said. times happen when facing Teton scored wins over Challis and Ririe a tough opponent. last year, tough teams in their position, “They just go to their back and give up, which means the teams will be looking for and we didn’t do that,” he said. a little payback.
TVN and Post Register Report The Teton girls basketball team is 8-5 heading into the holiday break. They don’t return to action until Jan. 9 on the road at Ririe, then jump into the conference schedule on Jan. 14 at top-ranked SugarSalem. This week Teton picked up a win over Firth, last year’s 2A state champions, winning 56-54. Teton scored 23 points in the fourth quarter to complete a season sweep of Firth. Teton trailed after the first, second and third quarters, but free throws and key baskets prompted the Redskins’ comeback. “They shot 6 for 17 in the fourth quarter and we shot 11 for 14 in the fourth quarter (from the free-throw line),” Teton coach Shon Kunz said. “The girls just fought back.” Bailey Nelson had 20 points and Jacee Jensen added 16 points for Firth. Shelby Kincaid had 20 points and Jenna Abbott added 18 for Teton. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Teton traveled to Soda Spring, winning 46-37. Teton built a threepoint halftime lead and survived second-half turnovers to earn a nonconference win. Jenna Abbott scored 15 points and Shelby Kincaid added 11 for Teton. “We handled their press and were just able to outlast them,” Teton coach Shon Kunz said. Last week on Dec. 10 Teton fell 39-37 to Snake River.
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TeTon Valley SupporT groupS Sunday • Driggs Al-Anon, 6:30 p.m. at Family Safety Network. • Driggs AA, 7:30 p.m. at American Legion. Monday • Driggs AA, 7:30 p.m., American Legion. TueSday • Driggs AA, noon, American Legion. • Driggs Al-Anon, 6:30 p.m., American Legion. • LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program 7:15 p.m., Driggs LDS Seminary. (208) 787-2749 for info. WedneSday • Women’s Wisdom–Discovering the best you 4-5 p.m with Christina Riley, LCSW at Tree of Life Counseling 1300 Arrowhead Plaza Way, Driggs (208) 354-8057 for info. • Driggs AA, 7:30 p.m., American Legion—Big Book Study ThurSday • Overeaters Anonymous, 8-9 a.m., American Legion (307) 699-1140. • Survivors of sexual assault, 6:30 p.m., Family Crisis Center Office, Rexburg. Children’s sup-
port group offered at the same time. • LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program in Jackson 7:15 p.m., Jackson LDS Church. (208) 787-2749 for info. Friday • Driggs AA, noon, American Legion. • Alta AA, 7:30 p.m., St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal Church. • Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m. at Victor City Hall. • Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program, 7-9 p.m. at Mtn. View Baptist Church in Jackson. (307) 733-3604 for info. SaTurday • Victor AA, 7:30 p.m., Victor City Hall. JackSon MeeTingS Meetings daily at noon in the basement of Browse and Buy. Many other meetings are scheduled at 8 p.m. and some mornings. Call AA/Al-Anon at (307) 733-5322. Notice: Changes to this ad will be done the first week of each month.
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BiBle teton valley Bible Church at the corner of Howard Avenue and 2nd Street, Driggs
Pastor Jim Otto Youth Minister Andy McCune Info: 354-8523
Sunday School: 9 a.m. Worship Services: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. aWana: Wednesdays at 6:20 p.m. youth group: Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
CatholiC good Shepherd Catholic Church 245 S. Hwy 33, Driggs (next to MD Nursery)
Reverend Camilo Garcia Delgado Info: 624-7459
SaturDay maSS SCheDule: english at 4:30 p.m., Spanish at 6 p.m. reconciliation: Saturday 3:30–4:14 p.m. WeDneSDay SCheDule: mass: 6:30 p.m., adoration: 12-6:30 p.m., reconciliation: 5-6:15 p.m.
eCKaNKaR eCKanKar religion of the light and Sound of god
Emma, Rigby: 745-6524 Scott, Idaho Falls: 524-3817
Call for dates and times.
episCopal St. Francis of the tetons episcopal Church on Ski Hill Road, Alta WY
Rt. Reverend Brian Thom Info: 353-8100
Service: Sundays at 10 a.m. All are welcome.
tRaditioNal pRotestaNt our redeemer Church American Legion Hall, Driggs
Pastor Steve Gilmore Info: 456-3060
Service: Sundays at 10 a.m. (Nursery provided.) Sunday School: 9:20 a.m.
FouRsquaRe Gospel the Summit 30 N. 1st E., Driggs
Pastor Mick Fraser thesummitlife@hotmail.com Info: 354-8822
Service: Sundays at 10 a.m.
the ChuRCh oF Jesus ChRist oF latteR-day saiNts teton valley Wards: Driggs I, II & III Tetonia I & II Victor I & II
Bishop Roy Moulton Info: 354-8211 Bishop Jim Douglas Info: 456-2765 Bishop J. Lynn Bagley Info: 787-2907
NoN-deNomiNatioNal Calvary Chapel teton valley 53 Depot Street, Driggs
Pastor Roger Shea Info: 354-WORD (354-9673) www.ccteton.org
iNdepeNdeNt Baptist targhee Baptist Church 216 W. Birch St. Victor
Pastor Kevin Anderson (541) 788-7718
pResByteRiaN Church in the tetons Driggs Community Center, backside • 60 S. Main, Driggs
Rev. Karlin Bilcher (208) 354-HOPE (4673)
seveNth-day adveNtist Teton Valley Seventh-Day adventist Church Meet at Episcopal church in Alta
Pastor Dean Lifshay Call (208) 709-2917 for more information.
eaGle orThopediC & sporTs physiCal Therapy Christi Lundberg, PT & Michael Bleffert, PT 600 Valley Centre Dr, Driggs • 354-0089
harTshorn oil, inC. **** 111 N. Main St., Driggs • 354-2787
Calvary Chapel TeTon valley 53 Depot Street, Driggs
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Always Christmas at museum Joyce Driggs Edlefsen Special to TVN A corner of the upstairs in the Teton Valley Museum is dedicated to children and children at heart. The museum’s extensive collection of toys is exhibited there in a display reminiscent of the wonder of Christmas morning after Santa showed up. The tree will no doubt prompt memories of decorating sessions with worn but cherished tinsel, metal icicles placed just so to reflect the shine of glass ornaments. Under and around the tree are toys Teton Valley residents and visitors may recognized and remember fondly from their own Christmases past. Dolls of all sizes and ages TVN Photo/Joyce Edlefsen are tucked into beds, an Old toys are suspended in time around the always-decorated antique carriage and other Christmas tree in the Teton Valley Museum in Driggs. spots. The display also includes rocking horses, an the tree, and the family that donated the old tricycle and well-worn wooden blocks house recently donated its furniture, as and toy planes, trains and automobiles. well. Remember View Masters? They were Stop by the museum for a Christmas probably as close as one could come to flashback to show your children and having a personal slide show. Through grandchildren what Christmas was like special discs with slides, one could view the before electronics. wonders of national parks or landmarks The museum will reopen each Tuesday or even relive a favorite nursery rhyme or starting Jan. 13. story with pictures. A doll house from the 1930s sits near Edlefsen is a volunteer at the museum.
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Xmas play at Pierre’s Playhouse Pierre’s Playhouse in Victor will present Charles Dickens’ play, “A Christmas Carol” in old fashioned melodrama on December 21, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. A matinee performance will be given Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m. for grade school children and younger. The complete show is set around a theme of Christmas and is arranged to lend a gala Christmas flavor to all who attend. Pierre’s Playhouse plans to make this an annual event, and all proceeds will be given to some worthy charity organization or group that needs funds for some worthy purpose.
‘Peeping Tom’ spotted in Driggs For the third time in the past month, Teton high school teacher Cliff Davis noticed a suspicious male lurking around his home on Howard Ave. in Driggs. Most recently, on Monday morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., Davis’ 15-year-old daughter noticed the man spying through the front door window. According to Davis, he checked outside and noticed human tracks in the snow circling the house. The fresh footprints were under the bathroom window, according to Davis, which leads him to believe the perpetrator was peering into the window while his daughter was showering.
Service: Sundays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Service: Sundays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Service: Sundays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Service: Sundays at 10 a.m. Child care available at 10 a.m. service youth home Fellowship: Friday 6 p.m. Call for directions.
Service: Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Service: Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Sunday School during church
Sabbath School: Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Church Service: Saturday at 11 a.m.
ChurCh in The TeTons Worship Sundays at 9:15 am Community Center, 60 S. main, Driggs Michelle (208) 766-3605 e-mail: admin@churchinthetetons.org
Foursquare Gospel - The summiT pastor mick Fraser Sundays at 10 am - Nursery and Children’s class 30 n. 1st e., Driggs 208-354-8822 www.thesummitlife.com
TeTon valley BiBle ChurCh Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Sundays 10:30 a.m. 265 N. 2nd E. Driggs • 354-8523
• On Dec. 18, 1620, the British ship Mayflower docked at modern-day Plymouth, Massachusetts, and its passengers prepared to begin their new settlement, Plymouth Colony. That winter of 1620-1621 was brutal, and the Pilgrims struggled to find food and ward off sickness. By spring, 50 of the original 102 Mayflower passengers were dead. • On Dec. 15, 1791, Virginia becomes the final state to ratify the Bill of Rights, making the first 10 amendments to the Constitution law. The Anti-Federalist critics of the Constitution believed that it gave too much power to the federal government. The Bill of Rights assuaged their concerns. • On Dec. 17, 1944, Public Proclamation No. 21 declared that Japanese-American “evacuees” from the West Coast could return to their homes. In 1942, more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were relocated to remote internment camps built by the U.S. military. • On Dec. 20, 1957, Elvis Presley receives his draft notice for the United States Army. After basic training, he served in 3rd Armor Corps in Friedberg, Germany,
where he attained the rank of sergeant. • On Dec. 19, 1968, Warner Brothers releases the movie “Bullitt,” starring Steve McQueen, in Sweden, two months after its debut in U.S. theaters. Many critics consider “Bullitt” to be one of the greatest action movies ever made, because of the seven-minute car chase through the streets of San Francisco. • On Dec. 16, 1973, the Buffalo Bills running back “OJ” Simpson becomes the first player in the National Football League to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season. After leading the University of Southern California Trojans to a Rose Bowl victory and winning the Heisman Trophy, Simpson was drafted by Buffalo in 1969. • On Dec. 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 explodes in midair over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 243 passengers and 16 crew members aboard, as well as 11 Lockerbie residents on the ground. A bomb hidden inside an audio cassette player detonated in the cargo area when the plane was at an altitude of 31,000 feet.
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Area skaters are anxious to take to the ice, but will have to wait a bit longer. The Kotler Ice Arena is scheduled to open Dec. 19, weather permitting. Mild December temperatures have kept the rink from opening.
Kotler Ice Arena to open Dec. 19
Stephen Henderson TVN Staff A few weeks ago, the ice inside the Kotler Ice Arena was thickening by the day. Manager Sven Taow was busy spreading layers of water to form a solid base before the early-December opening day. But with a change in the weather, the ice melted and the calendar was pushed back. “It was abnormally early and abnormally cold,” Taow said. “But then, suddenly, it got abnormally warm.” The mercury has since dropped again, and Teton Valley Foundation Executive director Erica Linnell hopes it’s for good. The foundation’s tentative opening day is Dec. 19, ice-depending. “Never in my life have I cared more about ice than snow,” Linnell said in a pressFall release. in myBooth first season Visit River “But Propane’s and
as the executive director, it’s all I think about.” Now, the rink is taking shape, and the foundation has published a tentative schedule. Christmas Eve Family Skate will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 24, and a “Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Skate” will take place Dec. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. On Jan. 9, the rink will host Friday Night Live, family skating to a live band. Despite the setbacks on ice-making, Linnell said there is a silver lining. “The “good” news about no ice is that Sven has been working since October to improve the rink, including more perimeter decking, new warming hut benches, fresh paint, new storage shelves [and] a recycling ‘center,’” she said. “We are excited for you to enjoy the space as much as we do.”
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Poplavskaya as the long-suffering Countess, and Isabel Leonard as the libidinous pageboy Cherubino. Designer Rob Howell (Carmen, Werther) utilizes a revolving set to keep the story bubbling along.
Friday, December 19
Trap Bar Après Ski featuring Winship & Sneed
Sung in Italian. Approximate running time 3 hrs. 34 min. Tickets: Adults: $20, Students: $12
3 – 6 p.m. Ben Winship and Thomas Sneed share a unique friendship founded in their love of music. They both have had distinguished careers in American folk music. Their duet gigs feature a variety of styles and instruments formed from many nights of late night picking sessions in Teton Valley. The setlists for après ski can cover a variety of songs and tunes from bluegrass, old-time, folk, country, early jazz and Americana fusions.
Saturday, December 19
Winter Solstice Celebration 7 p.m. Take a break from your hectic holiday schedule and join the Jackson Hole Community Band for this festive concert. Conducted by Jennifer Levanduski, this concert includes traditional favorites including ”Sleigh Ride“ and ”A Christmas Festival“ by ”Leroy Anderson“, ”Greensleeves “, and some new pieces including a medley from ”Polar Express.“ Please bring a non perishable food item for the JH Food Cupboard.
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9 p.m. The B-Side Players are a 9-piece band part of a new movement in popular music. A band that honors the international cross-pollination that has always made music the universal language. They use any beat that catches their ear, regardless of geography or genre, to create a compelling, horn driven polyrhythmic groove. They continue exploring the multifaceted grooves of Latin America and the Caribbean, incorporating the sounds of Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and Brazil with the funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop rhythms of their homeland, dropping bits of Cumbia, Salsa, gritty street Samba, Son Montuno, Jarocho and Boogaloo into the mix.
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Saturday, December 20
Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons CD release party 9 p.m.
Now in its fifth season, the Olde Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festival features cherished seasonal items that include vintage toys, Christmas miniatures and traditional season favorites like nativity scenes, collections of Santa figurines and gingerbread houses. Each year there is a focus on a holiday from another country.
Local groove-funk outfit Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons have been filling dance floors in Jackson Hole and throughout the West Coast for over two years and are excited to announce the release of their first full length album. After a year in the making SPSW has compiled a work of booty-shakin’ original material and can’t wait to share their funky tunes with the world. Known for raucous dance parties and a funky good time, Sneaky Pete and The Secret Weapons are going all out for this special album release party. With lots of surprises in the works and a large cast of Secret Weapons to fill the stage, this dance party will be one you don’t want to miss! Doors open at 8 p.m. with an art showing featuring local Jackson artists and DJ Cut la Whut in the lobby. The groovy dance party kicks off at 10 p.m. and tickets include a free copy of the album.
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The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies will play at Pierre’s Playhouse in Victor from Dec. 19 – Jan. 1.
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door Pierre’s Playhouse
Dec. 19 – Jan. 1
The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies Having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug’s fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail -- or all die. 3 p.m. Dec. 20 and 22 and 7:30 p.m. showings nightly Tickets: Adult Evening: $7.50, Adult Matinee: $6.50, Child/ Senior: $5.00 Museum of Idaho
December 18-24
Olde Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festival
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
21 and over JH Center for the Arts
Thursday, Dec. 18
Rexburg Tabernacle
Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro): Live in HD 7 – 11 p.m. Music Director James Levine conducts a new production of Mozart’s eternal masterpiece, directed by Richard Eyre, who sets the action in a 19th-century manor house in Seville but during the gilded age of the late 1920s. Dashing bass-baritone Ildar Abdrazakov, our Figaro, leads a dazzling cast, including Marlis Petersen as his bride, Susanna, Peter Mattei as the philandering Count, Marina
December 19-20
Handel’s Messiah presented by the Rexburg Arts Council 7 p.m. The Rexburg Arts Council presents, for the first time, a community production of ”Handel’s Messiah“! The Messiah will be performed at the Rexburg Tabernacle on Dec. 19 and 20. Tickets are available online. Admission: $5
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Idaho State researchers work on virtual watershed project Researchers in Idaho State Uniyear of a three-year, $6 million versity’s geosciences department project called the Western ConThis type of model are working on a virtual watershed sortium for Watershed Analysis, gives us the tools to project to make better, easy-to-use Visualization and Exploration look forward and see computer models of Idaho’s and (WC-WAVE), a National Scithe West’s snowpack to help water ence Foundation project funded worst-case scenarios, users plan better. through the EPSCoR program. and help us do what “Imagine that scientists get to “We are building a computawe need to prepare... play with this virtual watershed and tional model that will ideally be they can see what happens if there able to be used at other places if we are impacted by is a 90-percent snowpack and it all in Idaho and the U.S. to underclimate change, if things melts in a few days and they can stand how snow is falling and is get wetter or drier, it see what the outcomes and conseredistributed and recharging the will help us model those watershed,” said Nawotniak. quences are of that,” said Donna Delparte, ISU assistant geosciences Nawotniak is an expert on effects. researcher, who is ISU’s lead on the volcanoes and the distribution of _______________________ project. “Scientists will have the ash. She is working with Godsey, a hydrologist, to transfer Nawotability to start playing out different Shannon Nawotniak, scenarios in this virtual watershed.” niak’s knowledge about the disISU Assistant At ISU, Delparte is working with tribution of ash by wind, to how Professor wind distributes snow. geosciences Assistant Professors Sarah Godsey and Shannon Kobs “One of the things we’re really Nawotniak. The ISU researchers looking at is how wind redistribare in turn working with collaboutes snow,” Godsey said. “We have rators at University of Idaho, Boise State University enough wind that it can really matter on how snow is and at universities in Nevada and New Mexico, and redistributed and we care about these different pieces Danny Marks at the U.S. Agricultural Research Office of the snowpack model because it influences how much in Boise. water we have available to us, when it arrives and what These multi-state collaborators are in the second kind of vegetation can be supported throughout the
mountains of Idaho.” “This type of model,” said Nawotniak, “gives us the tools to look forward and see worst-case scenarios, and help us do what we need to prepare. It is not a program that will help us predict something like climate change, but if we are impacted by climate change, if things get wetter or drier, it will help us model those effects.” Both Nawotniak and Godsey emphasized the visualization of the computational model is an extremely important part of this project, and that is where Delparte’s expertise comes into play. “We want to make this accessible to users across a variety of backgrounds and skill levels to be able to see what their options are, what the output is and to get fast feedback to interact with the model more directly,” Nawotniak said. There are many potential uses and users of this project. “In Idaho, water is king,” Godsey said. “From agricultural users to fishermen, all sorts of people really care about water. A lot of models we have predicting the snowpack and water available are based on the past, but there may be variables outside our experience range that we may want to understand. We might have fire or drought, or what happens if vegetation is gone? That is where the value of a model like ours comes in.”
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Taxes Due! December 20, 2014
This is the last day to pay the first half of your 2014 property tax without penalty and interest. Due to Dec. 20 falling on a Saturday we will accept payments and postmark until Dec. 22 Bonnie Hatch, Tax Collector Teton County, ID Published in the Teton Valley News on Dec. 11 and 18.
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The sketch for one of the snowsculptures in this year's Snowscapes, "To Ski or Not to Ski," from Team Bumann of Gardiner, Montana.
2015 Snowscapes field announced Submitted by DDCA The Downtown Driggs Community Association announced the field of participating teams for the 4th Annual Driggs Snowscapes community art event – part of the Teton Valley Great Snow Fest. Snowscapes is supported by major sponsors Huntsman Springs, Grand Teton Distillery, Teton Arts Council, Harmony Design and Barrels & Bins. The 2015 field features many artists making repeat appearances at Snowscapes as well as some new to Driggs snow challengers.
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snow stomping on Jan. 16 2015 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Community members are needed to come help form the blocks that will later be transformed into art! Mark your calendars now for this unique Teton Valley experience and RVSP at driggssnowscapes.org/volunteer Watch the sculptures take shape over the week in Driggs City Plaza Tuesday Jan. 20-23. Join Teton County in kicking off their 100th Birthday Celebration with free hot cocoa, cider and cookies on Friday night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. while seeing the final sculpture preparations. Saturday, Jan. 24 the finished sculptures will be on full display for all to enjoy. Vote for your favorite piece in the People’s Choice Award, visit with local vendors and take in the great winter scene. Kids will love working on the community block, learning about igloo building with NOLS and picking their favorite sculpture for the Kid’s Choice Award. Teton Science School hosts Kids Winter Ecology program on Sunday, Jan. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. in Driggs City Plaza along with sculpture viewing. Learn more about this and other great winter events that are all part of the Teton Valley Great Snow Fest Jan 23- Feb 1 by visiting tetonvalleyfoundation.org/greatsnowfest Opportunities to assist with making Snowscapes great are available in many forms! Crucial local support from business donations, volunteers, musicians and more all help make this event a winter favorite! To get involved e-mail Lauren at events@ downtowndriggs.org.
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Steven Hales drives the ball down the floor during a basketball game against Firth on Tuesday, Dec. 16 in Driggs.
Cougars pounce twice on Teton TVN and Post Register reports The Firth Cougars got two past Teton in high school boys basketball action this week. The teams met twice this week, first on the road at Firth on Dec. 11 then Teton hosted on Tuesday, Dec. 16, falling 60-56 in overtime. Teton led 15-5 after the first quarter but struggled the next two periods and trailed by seven going into the fourth. Teton turned it around in the final period. Down three with mere seconds left, Teton’s Josh Phillips launched a 3-pointer and sunk it to send the game into overtime. Teton couldn’t maintain the magic in overtime, though, thanks to missed free throws, missed layups and turnovers. “Our kids played really well,” Teton coach Tony Wade said. “We just made some small mistakes that ended up costing us the game at the end.” TVN Photo/Rachael Horne Braydon Adams scored a Austin Jacobs goes up for two during a basketball game game-high 21 points for Firth against Firth on Tuesday, Dec. 16 in Driggs. who is 4-0 on the season. Kade Lemieux scored 13 to lead Teton . In the first meeting Teton Orme 17, Zak Johnson 11, Dallan Bingham fell 41-33 at Firth. Connor Burkhart and 6, Connor Burkhart 2, Jason Jemar 2, Mason Brayden Adams both finished in double Giles 1. FG: 16-40. FT: 24-30. 3-pointers: 4 (Adams 2, Orm 1 Johnson 1). Total figures. fouls: 24. Fouled out: Bingham, Burkhart. The Cougars led 21-17 at halftime and TETON (56) — Kade Lemieux 13, Austin Jacob 29-22 after three, and Firth coach Scott 10, Justin Wade 9, Spencer Thompson 7, Josh Adams said the Redskins came out with a Phillps 6, Stephen Hales 4, Ben Lomo 4, Freeman McCashland 3. FG: 14-42. FT: 21-33. 3-pointers: lot of momentum from the start. “Teton came in here and played 4 (Wade 2, McCashland 1, Phillps 1). Total fouls: extremely well and stopped us from doing 20. Fouled out: Lemieux. the things we like to do,” Adams said. “We’ve got a lot of work to do.” FIRTH 41, TETON 33 Kade Lemieux had nine points for Teton 7 10 5 11 — 33 Teton and Justin Wade added eight. Firth 15 6 8 12 — 41 Teton is 2-4 on the season and will host Snake River on Thursday, Dec. 18 then TETON (33) — Ben Lomo 6, Justin Wade 8, Freeman McCashland 2, Kade Lemieux Marsh Valley on Friday, Dec. 19. 9, Austin Jacobs 6, Josh Phillips 2. FG: 13. FIRTH 60, TETON 56 (OT) Firth 5 17 13 15 10 — 60 Teton 15 7 6 22 6 — 56 FIRTH (60) — Braydon Adams 21, Lucus
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Thursday, December 18 A Christmas Concert and Dance at Seniors West of the Tetons lunch featuring Teton Middle School 8th Grade Choir and Teton Valley Dance Academy. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Lunch, music and dance. Friday, December 19 Good Shepherd Catholic Church Penance Service, 7 p.m. Saturday, December 20 Last Best Holiday Craft Fair. Driggs City Center. 10-4 p.m. Free admission. Victor Gateway is hosting a benefit for Subs for Santa. Raffle. Free kids meal with Santa. Free ice cream. 11-2. Sunday, December 21 The Darin and Myra Kerr Family present, “The Forgotten Carols,” written by Michael McClean. 7 p.m. at the Driggs LDS Stake Center. Free. Tuesday, December 23 Christmas Celebration at Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center, Noon. Christmas Celebration and Feast at Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center, Noon. A lovely buffet and Secret Santa gift exchange. Live Nativity scene at Teton Geotourism Center in Driggs by Teton Valley Bible Church. 6 to 8 p.m. Santa visits Grand Targhee, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 24 Our Redeemer Church will host a Candlelight Worship Service on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. in the American Legion Hall on Wallace Ave. in Driggs. Carols will be sung and the Christmas story will be read from the scriptures. A nursery will be provided. Good Shepherd Catholic Church Vigil Mass Christmas Eve Service, 4:30 p.m. Teton Valley Bible Church
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The American Legion meets the second Wednesday at the American Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m.
St. Francis of the Tetons Episcopal Church Christmas Eve. Children’s service at 5:30 p.m. Lessons and carols service 9 p.m. Both services will serve Holy Eucharist and will be lead by Rev. Debra Adams.
Teton Valley Museum is closed for the winter except on Tuesday, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments may be made for group tours. The museum volunteers are busy throughout the winter collecting oral interviews, written histories, pictures of the early pioneer families, the infrastructure of the valley and select artifacts. Inquiries on how to help can be made by calling the museum at 208354-6000 or Kay Fullmer at 208-456-2559.
Calvary Chapel Christmas Eve Service 6 p.m. 53 Depot Street 354-9673 Church in the Tetons Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m. at the Driggs city Center. Tuesday, December 30 Retirement party and special presentation for Teton County Treasurer Bonnie Hatch. 11:30 a.m. at the Teton County Courthouse Commissioner’s Chamber Room. Refreshments provided.
Teton Valley Rotary Club meets weekly at the Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center in Driggs on Wednesdays at noon. The Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce meets the third Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. at 57 S. Main St. in Driggs.
Wednesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks at Grand Targhee Resort. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Visit grandtarghee.com for more information. Friday, January 2 First Friday Art Walk in Driggs. Evening of free art, food, drinks and community. 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 3 Teton Valley Winter Farmer’s Market at MD Nursery. Handmade Jewelry, cheese, jams, pasta, meats, soups, soap, ceramics, mittens and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every First and third Saturday of the month. ————————————— ONGOING Hispanic Resource Center offers: English/GED classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 p.m. at Basin High School Spanish class Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Basin High School Interpreters/Citizenship workshops Thursdays 7 p.m. at Basin High School Information nights are every third Friday of each month at Driggs City Hall, 7 p.m. / Noche de Informacion-Viernes 3ro de cada mes. Beginning ThaiChi classes held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and
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Fridays at the Senior Center. Teton Valley Cowboy Church every Monday at the Teton County Fair building, 7 p.m. Teton Valley Chance Meetings: an Entrepreneur Networking Event. Every second Tuesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at Three Peaks Cafe in Driggs. Centering Prayer Group meets Wednesday, 11 a.m. and Thursday, 4 p.m. All are welcome. St. Francis Episcopal Church in Alta. Call (307) 353-8100 for more information. Community Connections Classes on the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Seniors West of the Tetons Community Center. These will be life enrichment classes for the whole community. Saturday Morning Oil Painting at the Local Galleria. 10 a.m. to noon. Tuesday Night Oil Painting at the Local Galleria, 7-9 p.m.
Teton Arts Council Life Drawing (drawing from a nude model) is the second and fourth Tuesday of every month in the 2D studio at the TAC Community Arts Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10 fee goes toward paying the model. No instruction is provided. Printmaking Cards Thursday Evenings, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 11. More information at tetonartscouncil.com Bible Education Book Club, Monday, 6 p.m. at St. Francis of the Tetons in Alta. Current book series by Capon on the Judgment Parables. Books available. Fun and lively discussions. Friday Meditation at The Center for Energy Healing from noon -1 p.m. Hosted by Certified Master Instructor So la meé Heneage. Silent meditation is followed by discussion or sharing. Some cushions or chairs available. Donation basket. All levels
of experience are welcome. 60 Ashley St., Suite A, Driggs. www.energyheals.net. Women’s Wisdom: Discovering the Best You, Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. a free, confidential, support group for women 18+ at Tree of Life Counseling, 1300 Arrowhead Plaza Way, Driggs, with Christina Riley, LCSW (354-8057 for info). Alta Library Storytime 11:15-11:45 a.m., ages 2-5. Every Wednesday. Valley of the Tetons Library in Victor Lap Sit Storytime. Ages 0-2, 11 a.m. and ages 3-4, 10 a.m. Teton Piranhas Swim Club Practice. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 5:30-7 p.m. and Sat. from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Teton County Recreation Center in Jackson. Some carpooling from Teton Valley available. Free one-week trial for kids 6-18 years of age. Call 307.730.7944 for more info or like the Teton Pira-
__________________________ Government meetings Driggs Planning and Zoning Commission meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Driggs City Hall.
nhas Facebook page. Alta Audio Book Club. 7-8 p.m. Ages 8 to adult. This unique book club meets each Thursday at Alta Branch Library to listen to audiobook dramas and adventures for the whole family. Simple snacks and desserts provided by the group. Suicide Survivor Support Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Family Safety Network in Driggs at 7 p.m. Contact Adam at (208) 705-7898. Teton Valley Food Pantry donation day. Every third Saturday of the month at Broulim’s from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Teton Valley Food Pantry will be open every other Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. or by emergency need. First and Howard Street. Estaremos abiertos cada dos semanas—Miercoles 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit tvfoodpantry.com.
Driggs City Council meets the first and third Tuesday at the Driggs City Hall building. 7:30 p.m. Teton District #401 School Board of trustees meets the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the district office at 445 N. Main St., Driggs.
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Comments for 2015 trophy hunt regulations being sought Fish and Game is drafting proposals for the 2015 hunting season, and is seeking public input on proposals to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat. Those proposals are now available for public review and comment. All of Idaho’s trophy species proposals are posted on the Idaho Fish and Game website at: https:// fishandgame.idaho.gov/ content/webform/201516-season-proposals-moosesheep-goat. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposals can do so online, or at one of several public meetings to be held throughout Idaho. A list of meetings is also available at the link above. The comment deadline for all trophy proposals is January 5. Anyone wishing to speak to wildlife staff can set an appointment in their region. Regional contact information is available at http://fishandgame. idaho.gov/public/about/offices/ Reporting Early May Make Next Year’s Hunt Better Fish and Game is busy analyzing harvest information received from hunters filing timely reports for 2014. Most
hunters like seeing harvest estimates well before the application period for fall controlled hunts. The earlier that Fish and Game receives hunter data, the sooner wildlife managers are able to complete harvest estimates. The sooner those estimates are completed, the earlier hunters can use that data to plan a successful trip next fall. Hunters who voluntarily report also avoid the inconvenience of receiving a phone call from Fish and Game during the busy holidays. So far this year, hunters have completed 104,670 reports; a 41 percent completion rate. This is a good start, but managers need more data as soon as possible, to provide the estimated number of hunters and animals harvested in 2014. Wildlife managers will use this data to increase available hunting opportunities in future seasons. Hunters who file their reports promptly are entered into a February drawing for ten special tags that will allow the winners to participate in the hunt of their choice for deer, elk or pronghorn. Hunters have ten days from the
end of their hunt to file if they want to be entered into the drawing. Regardless of the special drawing, early reporting is crucial. Promptly received hunter data provides managers a more complete assessment of game populations going into the new year. Without timely hunting and harvest information, managers are forced to be more conservative when making future hunting opportunities available. Hunters who have not yet filed hunter reports are encouraged to do so as quickly as possible by going to: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/ hunt/?getPage=106 or by calling 1-877268-9365. Access Yes! Receives “Open Country” Award Every year, Outdoor Life Magazine acknowledges individuals, non-profits, corporations and state/government agencies with their “Open Country” awards. This year the award for a state/government agency was given to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for the Access Yes! Program. According to Outdoor Life, “Hunters and anglers across the nation consistently list one challenge as their primary obstacle to spending more time in the field: access.”
In giving the award to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the magazine praised Access Yes! as “one of the finest access programs…” Access Yes! provides payment to private landowners willing to open their ground to public hunting and fishing access. In 2013, Access Yes! provided access to nearly 320,000 acres of private land and an additional 485,000 acres of public land. To learn more about the “Open Country” awards go to http://www.outdoorlife. com/blogs/open-country/open-countrycongratulations-2014-award-winners For more information about Access Yes! in Idaho visit our website at http:// fishandgame.idaho.gov/ifwis/huntplanner/accessyesguide.aspx Ask Fish & Game: Ice Fishing and Two Pole Permits Q: When I am ice fishing in most places in Idaho, I can use up to five rods. If I have a two pole permit, can I double that number and use ten? A: No. The two pole permit does not allow anglers to double the number of rods they use. It simply allows anglers to use a second rod in situations in which they would normally be limited to a single rod.
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Y'stone open to motors Yellowstone National Park will opened to the public for motorized oversnow travel as scheduled on Monday morning, December 15. Recent warm weather and limited snowfall has resulted in very little snowpack on many of the park’s interior roads. Until appreciable snowfall is received and conditions on the park’s packed, groomed roads improve: • Visitors will be able to take commercially and non-commercially guided snowmobile trips or travel by commercial snowcoach between the park’s South Entrance and Old Faithful. • Commercial snowcoaches with rubber tracks or large oversnow tires or other high clearance commercial wheeled vehicles will be permitted to transport visitors between West Yellowstone and Old Faithful. • Commercial snowcoaches with rubber tracks or large oversnow tires will be permitted to offer visitor travel on road segments linking Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris, Madison, Canyon, and the northern end of Hayden Valley. The road from the northern end of Hayden Valley through Fishing Bridge Junction to West Thumb is not currently suitable for any type of guided visitor travel. Travel through the park’s East Entrance over Sylvan
Pass to Fishing Bridge is scheduled to begin Sunday, December 22. Park staff members will continue to closely monitor conditions and weather forecasts. Additional sections of the park will open to guided snowmobile and snowcoach travel as soon as enough new snow permits. The road from the park’s North Entrance at Gardiner, Mont., through Mammoth Hot Springs and on to Cooke City, Mont., outside the park’s Northeast Entrance is open to automobile travel all year. At Old Faithful, the Geyser Grill, the Bear Den Gift Shop, and the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center open for the season on December 15. The Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins and the Obsidian Dining Room open on Thursday, December 18. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, dining room, and gift shop will open for the season on Saturday, December 20. The Yellowstone General Store, the medical clinic, campground, post office, 24-hour gasoline pumps, and the Visitor Center at Mammoth Hot Springs are open all year. All communities around and on the way to Yellowstone are open year-round, with local businesses offering a wide range of winter recreation opportunities. Extensive information and assistance for planning a visit to Yellowstone is available on the park web site at http://www.nps.gov/yell.
Bridger-Teton seeks comments Submitted by BTNF The Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing to authorize Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR) to replace, extend and realign the existing Rafferty Lift and to construct two associated intermediate ski trails at the resort. The bottom terminal of the lift would be located on private lands owned by SKMR. The top terminal and ski trails would be located within the existing Special Use Permit (SUP) area on National Forest System (NFS) lands. “Only that portion of the project which is on National Forest System lands requires Forest Service authorization,” said Jackson District Ranger Dale Deiter. The Bridger-Teton is requesting comments on this proposal through January 12, 2015 during this scoping process. Scoping is an early and open process used in determining the scope of issues to be addressed and for identifying the significant issues related to a proposed action. “The process of scoping is an integral part of environmental analysis,” Deiter said. “The results of scoping are used to improve public involvement, refine issues, establish analysis criteria, and explore possible alternatives and their probable environmental effects,” he added. The existing Rafferty Lift was installed in 1978 and is reaching the end of its functional life. Due to the age of the lift infrastructure, an excessive level of maintenance and upkeep has become necessary and the reliability of the lift to function consistently is a concern. The new ski runs would allow SKMR to develop additional beginner and intermediate skier terrain as well as improve access to the Alpine Slide for the summer months. The Forest Service is proposing to authorize SKMR to extend the top terminal of the Rafferty Lift upslope approximately 1,000 linear feet (increasing the total length of the lift to approximately 3,000 linear feet), which
would increase the lift served skiing approximately 400 vertical feet. The lift would be realigned slightly east of the current alignment to provide better access to the Alpine Slide. The extended lift would necessitate the construction of two new intermediate ski trails, totaling 3.8 acres of terrain. Approximately 1.2 acres of tree removal would occur on Forest Service land for the lift corridor. These trails would connect the new top terminal location with surrounding intermediate terrain. Construction and maintenance access to the proposed lift would use existing roads where possible. Construction of new roads would not be authorized. Directional felling of identified trees would be required on all trees within the proposed lift line and identified ski trails. No felling operations would be authorized prior to March 1. Tree removal for the proposed chairlift and ski trails would be accomplished using a log skidder or similar equipment over the snow in the spring after winter ski season. Log decks could be situated near the existing mountain access road at various locations for pick-up by a logging truck. Slash, or limbs from the trees would be chipped or burned. Contingent upon Forest Service approval, SKMR would start construction during the summer of 2015 so that the lift and trails would be operational by the 2015/16 ski season. “Because less than 5-acres of disturbance are proposed for the lands managed by the Bridger-Teton, I am looking at a Categorical Exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act,” said Deiter. “Right now we are really encouraging folks to comment on the proposal as it is written,” he said. Comments should be emailed to the Bridger-Teton at comments-intermtn-bridger-teton-jackson@ fs.fed.us before January 12, 2015. For additional information, contact the Bridger-Teton National Forest at 307-739-5400.
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Amanda Carey on her way to winning the women's four-lap division at Grand Targhee's first fatbike race of the year.
Fat biking continued from B1________________________________ ing around. Some of that was due to soft spots created by other riders having to get off their bikes at some points in the course. She said that at times her cyclocross racing experience came in handy, but ultimately it felt like many of the races she does in Teton Valley. “It’s super hard, but it’s so much fun,” WOMEN’S 4 LAP RACE
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healthy, nutritional, and social connection for seniors in Teton Valley. Many of the seniors look forward to three-day a week lunches at the Senior Center. Seniors West of the Tetons might be the only place for socializing and visiting with other community members. We would like to keep seniors independent in their homes for as long as possible. In order to do this, we must be able to provide an outlet for them to feel comfortable, especially in these long winter months ahead! We currently offer a caregivers support group, Fit and Fall Proof classes, Tai Chi, and a gentle aerobic/yoga class. These activities require monetary donations as well as donations of time and services. With your donations, Seniors West of the Tetons would like to
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Love, Sydney Mitchell (Age 6)
Dear Santa, I wunt a pet shal. Cuz I wuz being nis to my mom bi making my bed. I wuz cleaning my room. I wunt a elf. Love, Morgan Green (Age 6)
Dear Santa, I tak good kar uv my pets. Cud I have a arctic Lego set.
Love, August Behle (Age 6)
Dear Santa, I want a stuffed cat, a rug, a microwave, butterflies, and dolls. I want a microwave so I can heat up food by my self. I said sorry when I hit my sister on accident. Love, Harper Christensen (Age 5)
Dear Santa, I want a stuffed Lvoey that is you in a red suit. I will try to be good. I also want a microwave and and alarm and a real elf for me. Love, Skylar Hare (Age 6)
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Are you bing squasht by elves? I want a arctic crcl Lego set becus I’ve been a good boy. Wait! Have I? I also want a toy Oshawatt, Lego movy set and a toy car it with a screemign face. Love, Gavin Crist (Age 6)
P.S. Do any of the chimnis that you go down have a fire?
Driggs Elementary Miss Nicholson (Third Grade) Dear Santa, This is Gracie from Driggs, Idaho. I have been very good this year. I have cleaned my room and played with my little brother. I did my homework every day. I also practice my piano. I want a ceder wood doll in her throne coming dress. I also want a Ashlyn Ella doll with Hunter Huntsmen and a Lizze hearts doll. Would you give Bennett a Lego set, Mason a new basketball, my dad, Patrick an new fishing rod, and my mom, Elizabeth a pair of new running shoes. I wish you a Merry Christmas. Gracie Hogan
Dear Santa, This is Britney in Driggs ID. I wanted to tell you I been good this year. I helped my mom clean up and I was bing a good friend and I always help my dad clean his car. I was letting my sister get all the shirt’s. For Chistmas I want a walking pet, and book’s of Clifford and I want cards and a ball. I hope you have a great holiday
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and have a fine time delivering presents to everone. Britney
Dear Santa, This is Judith in Diggs ID. I want to tell you how good I have been this year. I alway’s listen to my teacher Miss Nicholson and I listen to my family. I helped my Mom and Dad and I do all of my chors I help my friend’s if they need help. I want for Christmas is a stuff reider and a little stuff snowman and a bell from your reider’s and five new chapter book’s that are my level and if your Elfevs can make me a Santa hat please. I hope you have a happy holiday. Judith Blanco
Dear Santa, This is Kai in Driggs Idaho. I want to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I’ve been a good frind this year. I’m alweses on task and I’m a good stoodent. I’ve been nise to my frened I’ve be tring to be the smartest in my class. For Christmas I wod like a Patriots pop pom hat a Tom Brade jersey a blue padigonya long slev shirt, som football gluvs, a start hedwint, a football, race poles and race soot, and a slug tira gun. For Jill a TGR pop pom hat for Dale a patreots reserve gloves. Merry Christmas Santa! Kai Jones
Dear Santa, This is Deegan in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I’ve never got in any fights in football. I listened to my mom and dad. I hope I get some presents not a lump of coal. I hope my friend Colby get a football. Its been a good year. For Christmas I want a iPhone4, hunting cloths, remote controlled car, Regie Wyane jersey, D.S, Trent Richardson jersey, Greg Toler Jersey, T.Y. Hilton. Mary Christmas Santa. Deegan
Dear Santa, This is Reiley in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I listened to my mom and brushed my teeth, cleaned my room, did my chores, and practiced my piano. I also tried to make new friends. For Christmas this year I would like a new horse necklace, a Lizze harts doll, a Ashlyn Ella doll with hunter huntsmen. I also want a Broncos joursey. Will you get my mom a soft blanket. My brother a pear of socks. My dad a pig blanket. I also would like you to get my sister a stuffed animal. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Reiley Johnson
Dear Santa, This is Yaretzi in Driggs Idaho. I want to tell you how good I’ve been this year. I listen to my perents when they tell me to do something like clean up my room or help them with the dishi’s.
For Christmas this year I woud like a American girl doll a laptop and flipe’s olaf kind and close for my amerian girl doll and a maching pants and shirt and close for me. Yaretzi
keped my room clean! For Christmas I want a tablet, a chocolate bar, and a horse snow globe. Can you get my dady something. Canyou get me a pink water bottle. Merry Christmas Santa.
Dear Santa, This is Robbie. I live in Driggs ID. This year I have helped on the Farm putting up 4 grian bins I helped split wood. If you can I would like a quadwith winch, dirt-bike, dumbougie, and hevy duty golf cart. Hope you have a nice holiday. You must be realy tiered after delivering all those presents to the children of the world?
Dear Santa, This is Betsy in Driggs Idaho I wanted to tell you how good I’vw been. I help mom with shorts and I’ve been nice with friends and help mom do the Christmas tree. I would like for Christmas a bike and a ipad a ded bear a Lego friends, som books and a barbe. And Have a happy holidays Santa.
Robbie T. McCashland
Dear Santa, This is Hali in Driggs Idaho. I wanted to tell you how I’ve been good this year. I helped my sister find a peese to her yoyo. And I found my sisters swimsouit. And I made a knew friend at a basketball game. And I help my teacher sharpen pencils this year. For Christmas I would like a justice bag, a new pen, and a braclet, a neckless, and some more slippers, a stuff animal Rudolph, a American girl doll, a chocolate bar, a little doll house, a frozen Elsa Anna house, some color hair clips and Ashlynn Ella and ceder wood Lizzy hearts, Hunter Hudzmen. Hali Mangis
Dear Santa, This is Karissa I live in Id. This year I’ve been good. I have listend to my mom and dad. I have almost
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Dear Santa, This is Jaksen in Driggs Idaho and what I want for Christmas street hawk hot wheelsdouble sided lite saber. What do you want? Cookies? Milk? What kind of present would you like. Would you like a new coat? Would you like anew hat? Would you like a new pair of boots? Would you like a new pair of gloves? Jaksen H.
Dear Santa, This year I have not been super good , but since Sparkle Perrywinkle has come I have tried to Sant Letters continued on next page
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF DRIGGS, IDAHO City Council Pursuant to established procedure, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Driggs City Council will hold a public hearing at the Driggs City Hall, 60 S. Main Street, Driggs, Idaho on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 7:30 PM. The City Council will consider a Resolution to amend the Driggs Comprehensive Plan in order to appropriately guide development and land uses within the Huntsman Springs planned unit development. The City Council will also consider an Ordinance to amend Title 9 (Zoning) of the Driggs City Code and amendments to the City and Area of Impact Zoning Maps that achieve Title 9 conformance with the recommended Comprehensive Plan, in relation to the Huntsman Springs planned unit development.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On March 24, 2015 at the hour of 10:00AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation located at 78 N Main St Driggs, ID 83422 . Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 2, Wild Horse Subdivision, Teton County, Idaho, as the same appears on the official plat thereof recorded February 12, 2002 as Instrument No. 146744.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of all of the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Amendments published in the December 2, 2014 proposal available on the city website with the following edits to the Zoning Ordinance: (Pg 25) 9-10C-3 Special Use Standards item C-2 shall read ¡Èa. No more than 4,000 sqft of net floor area shall be occupied by commercial uses around the ice rink / fountain feature, with the exception of buildings used by or for hotel operations as described in Section 9-10C-3-C-1. b. No commercial occupancy shall be allowed in the Plaza Commercial area prior to an occupancy certificate being issued for the main hotel lodging building.¡É (Pg 28) 9-10C-4-C-4 Plaza Commercial item b. shall read ¡ÈBuilding Scale: Individual building footprints shall not exceed two thousand square feet (2,000sf) in gross area.¡É (Pg 24) page 24, 9-10C-2, Table 10-C.A the fifth row in table shall read ¡ÈUp to 4,000sqft net floor area of commercial use outside the hotel lodge building when fully enclosed in a building and not including any drive-up or drive-through facilities.¡É Removal of the sixth row that proposed “Up to 4,000sqft of additional commercial use (10,000sqft total) outside of the hotel lodge building¡Ä”
THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 13 Wild Horse Drive nka 355 Wild Horse Drive, Tetonia, ID 83452, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:
The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to:
Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map Amendments: 1. Amend the Future Land Use Map to show the Huntsman Springs Master Plan (propose to use the most recent version submitted to the city), with the recommended land use designation of ¡ÈPUD-HS.¡É 2. Amend the Future Land Use Map to show areas outside of the PUD boundary in Section 22 T5N R45E as Estate Residential. 3. Amend the Land Use Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan to include a discussion of and policies for Huntsman Springs PUD (¡ÈPUD-HS¡É) land uses. Amendments to City Code Chapters 9-10 and 9-12 (MUC and MUR): Convert MUC-1 (Huntsman Springs Mixed Use Commercial) and MUR-1 (Huntsman Springs Mixed Use Residential) to subdistricts under a new PUD-Huntsman Springs (PUD-HS) zone; 1. Define uses and standards for these subdistricts; 2. Create an additional subdistrict (PUD-HS-L) providing for a resort hotel and related commercial development. Amendments to Area of Impact Zoning Map and City Zoning Map: Proposing to change current Area of Impact zoning designations for the following properties: 1. Huntsman Springs PUD Golf course and all residential areas from A-20, A-2.5, ADR-0.5, R-3, & R-1 to PUD-HS-R; 2. Huntsman Springs PUD Property approximately shown in the map below from A-20, A-2.5, ADR-0.5 to PUD-HS-L.
Said sale will be made without covenant, representation or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to partially satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by William K Foster a single man , as to an undivided 50% interest and Gregory William Foster and Carol Lynn Foster, husband and wife, as to an undivided 50% interest, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of 2010-1 RADC/CADC Venture, LLC as successor Beneficiary, recorded December 17, 2004 as Instrument No. 165267, Mortgage records of Teton County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.
Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest payments as set forth in such Deed of Trust and underlying Promissory Note, as modified. The original loan amount was $385,000.00 together with interest thereon at a variable rate, initially 5.750% per annum, as evidenced by (among other things) that certain Promissory Note dated December 15, 2004. The loan matured on September 30, 2010 and is now in default. The principal balance as of November 4, 2014 is $358,700.00 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the default rate of 18% per annum. The per diem is $14.95. In addition to the above, there is also due delinquent real property taxes for part of 2013, together with penalty and interest, and any other real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure, any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $358,700.00, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. The portion of the balance allocated to the aforementioned Deed of Trust is $71,400.00.
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By:_____________________ Melissa Ambriz, Trust Officer Phone: 947-877-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Written comments must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2014, at Driggs City Hall P.O. Box 48, Driggs, Idaho 83422. You may also FAX your written response to 208-354-8522 or email a response to akoehler@driggsidaho.org. Verbal and written comments will be heard during the public hearing.
The City of Driggs, Idaho is accepting sealed bids at the business office of the City Clerk, 60 S Main St, until 1pm, prevailing local time, Tuesday, January 20, 2015 for the West Little Avenue project. At 1:05 P.M. on the same day all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall Conference Room, 60 S Main Street. The project consists of the reconstruction of approximately 759 feet of West Little Avenue, from SH33 to Front Street, in the City of Driggs, Teton County, Idaho, and includes demolition of existing road, curb, gutter and sidewalks; new subgrade, base, asphalt roadway, curb, gutter, storm drainage, sidewalks, lighting, signs, markings, landscape irrigation, street trees and other landscaping per project drawings and specifications. Bid forms, bidding instructions and conditions, contract documents, plans and specifications may be obtained at Driggs City Hall, 60 S Main Street, for a nonrefundable fee of $20.00, or online at www.driggs.govoffice.com (under News). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 1:00 P.M., local time, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Driggs City Hall, 60 S Main St. Idaho Public Works Licenses are not required to bid but are required prior to contract award. This project is partially funded by a Federal grant is subject to certain non-discrimination, buy American, and Davis Bacon Wage Act requirements. Bidders and Contractors must comply with the requirements set forth in the project specifications. Please contact the City for clarification and applicability. Any objections to the contents or terms of the Specifications shall be raised five (5) days prior to bid opening or it shall be deemed to have been waived. The City reserves that right to reject any and all bids.
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Information pertinent to this application is available for review at Driggs City Hall. The Staff Report can be found on the City¡Çs website at www.driggs.govoffice.com one week prior to the hearing.
On March 24, 2015 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation located at 78 N Main St Driggs, ID 83422. Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 32 of Golf Vista Estates, Phase III, Teton County, Idaho, as per the plat recorded October 12, 2006, as Instrument No. 181282. THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 482 Kristen Street, Victor, ID 83455, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY. Said sale will be made without covenant, representation or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to partially satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by Nicolas T Espejel and Liliana Andraca-Tenorio, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Trustee, for the benefit and security of 2010-1 RADC/CADC Venture, LLC as successor Beneficiary, recorded November 2, 2007 as Instrument No. 193091, Mortgage records of Teton County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest payments as set forth in such Deed of Trust and underlying Promissory Note, as modified. The original loan amount was $73,000.00 together with interest thereon at the rate of 8.5% per annum, as evidenced by (among other things) that certain Promissory Note dated October 30, 2007. The loan matured on November 16, 2010 and is now in default. The principal balance as of November 3, 2014 is $53,535.87 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the default rate of 18% per annum. The per diem is $26.77. In addition to the above, there is also due delinquent real property taxes for part of 2011, 2012 and 2013, together with penalty and interest, and any other real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure, any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $53,535.87, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. Dated: November 19, 2014 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By:______________________ Melissa Ambriz, Trust Officer Phone: 877-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. November 26, 2014 December 4, 11, 18, 2014 LN207
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Proposing to change current City zoning designations for the following Huntsman Springs PUD properties: 1. MUR-1 and MUC-1 would be renamed PUD-HS-R and PUDHS-C, respectively.
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
T.S. No. 020711-ID NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE On 3/25/2015 at 2:00 PM (recognized local time), AT THE TETON COUNTY COURTHOUSE FRONT STEPS, 150 COURTHOUSE WAY, DRIGGS, ID 83422, in the County of Teton, CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of PITE DUNCAN, LLP, as trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit: Lot 69. Block 1, Fox Creek Country Club Estates, Teton County, Idaho, as the same appears on the official plat thereof recorded June 24, 1983 as Instrument No. 92749. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4595 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, (FKA 459 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE), VICTOR, ID 83455 The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above referenced real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the address of: 4595 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, , (FKA 459 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE), VICTOR, IDAHO 83455-5208, is commonly associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by NICHOLAS SHIDNER, AND BETHANY D SHIDNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor(s), to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO. as Trustee, for the benefit and security of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A as Beneficiary, dated 10/28/2010, recorded 11/29/2010, as Instrument No. 214479, official records of Teton County, Idaho. Please note: The above named Grantors are named to comply with Idaho Code Section 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made that they are, or are not, presently responsible for the obligation. The default for which this sale is to be made is the failure to make monthly payments when due from 5/1/2014 and all subsequent monthly payments thereafter, including installments of principal, interest, impounds, advances, plus any charges lawfully due under the note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust, Deed of Trust and as allowed under Idaho Law. The sum owing on the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust as of 11/20/2014 is $255,773.67, including interest, costs, fees, including trustee and/or attorney fees and costs, and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation thereunder or in this sale and to protect the security associated with the Deed of Trust, as authorized in the Note, Deed of Trust or as allowed under Idaho Law. Because interest, late charges, fees, costs and expenses continue to accrue, the total amount due varies from day to day. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after receipt of funds to satisfy the debt. For further information, write the Trustee at 4375 Jutland Drive, Ste. 200, San Diego, CA 92117, or call (858)750-7600 DATED:11/20/2014 CASPER J. RANKIN, ESQ., a member of the State Bar of Idaho, of PITE DUNCAN, LLP, December 4, 11, 18, 24, 2014 LN210
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
On March 27, 2015 at the hour of 11:00AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation located at 78 N Main St Driggs, ID 83422.
On March 26, 2015 at the hour of 10:30AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation located at 78 N Main St Driggs, ID 83422.
On March 24, 2015 at the hour of 11:00AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation located at 78 N Main St Driggs, ID 83422 .
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit:
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit:
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit:
Lot 14, Wild Horse Subdivision, Teton County, Idaho, as the same appears on the official plat thereof recorded February 12, 2002 as Instrument No. 146744.
Lot 5, Wild Horse Subdivision, Teton County, Idaho, as the same appears on the official plat thereof recorded February 12, 2002 as Instrument No. 146744.
Lot 3, Wild Horse Subdivision, Teton County, Idaho, as the same appears on the official plat thereof recorded February 12, 2002 as Instrument No. 146744.
THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 4 Wild Horse Drive nka 238 Wild Horse Drive, Tetonia, ID 83452, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY.
THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 31 Wild Horse Drive nka 535 Wild Horse Drive, Tetonia, ID 83452, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY.
THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 19 Wild Horse Drive nka 415 Wild Horse Drive, Tetonia, ID 83452, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY.
Said sale will be made without covenant, representation or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to partially satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by William K Foster a single man , as to an undivided 50% interest and Gregory William Foster and Carol Lynn Foster, husband and wife, as to an undivided 50% interest, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of 2010-1 RADC/CADC Venture, LLC as successor Beneficiary, recorded December 17, 2004 as Instrument No. 165275, Mortgage records of Teton County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.
Said sale will be made without covenant, representation or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to partially satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by William K Foster a single man , as to an undivided 50% interest and Gregory William Foster and Carol Lynn Foster, husband and wife, as to an undivided 50% interest, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of 2010-1 RADC/CADC Venture, LLC as successor Beneficiary, recorded December 17, 2004 as Instrument No. 165273, Mortgage records of Teton County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.
Said sale will be made without covenant, representation or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to partially satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by William K Foster a single man , as to an undivided 50% interest and Gregory William Foster and Carol Lynn Foster, husband and wife, as to an undivided 50% interest, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of 2010-1 RADC/CADC Venture, LLC as successor Beneficiary, recorded December 17, 2004 as Instrument No. 165269, Mortgage records of Teton County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION.
The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to:
The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to:
The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to:
Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest payments as set forth in such Deed of Trust and underlying Promissory Note, as modified. The original loan amount was $385,000.00 together with interest thereon at a variable rate, initially 5.750% per annum, as evidenced by (among other things) that certain Promissory Note dated December 15, 2004. The loan matured on September 30, 2010 and is now in default. The principal balance as of November 4, 2014 is $358,700.00 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the default rate of 18% per annum. The per diem is $14.95. In addition to the above, there is also due delinquent real property taxes for part of 2013, together with penalty and interest, and any other real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure, any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure.
Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest payments as set forth in such Deed of Trust and underlying Promissory Note, as modified. The original loan amount was $385,000.00 together with interest thereon at a variable rate, initially 5.750% per annum, as evidenced by (among other things) that certain Promissory Note dated December 15, 2004. The loan matured on September 30, 2010 and is now in default. The principal balance as of November 4, 2014 is $358,700.00 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the default rate of 18% per annum. The per diem is $14.95. In addition to the above, there is also due delinquent real property taxes for part of 2013, together with penalty and interest, and any other real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure, any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure.
Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest payments as set forth in such Deed of Trust and underlying Promissory Note, as modified. The original loan amount was $385,000.00 together with interest thereon at a variable rate, initially 5.750% per annum, as evidenced by (among other things) that certain Promissory Note dated December 15, 2004. The loan matured on September 30, 2010 and is now in default. The principal balance as of November 4, 2014 is $358,700.00 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the default rate of 18% per annum. The per diem is $14.95. In addition to the above, there is also due delinquent real property taxes for part of 2013, together with penalty and interest, and any other real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure, any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure.
The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $358,700.00, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. The portion of the balance allocated to the aforementioned Deed of Trust is $71,400.00.
The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $358,700.00, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. The portion of the balance allocated to the aforementioned Deed of Trust is $71,400.00.
The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $358,700.00, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. The portion of the balance allocated to the aforementioned Deed of Trust is $71,400.00.
Dated: November 19, 2014
Dated: November 19, 2014
Dated: November 19, 2014
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp.
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp.
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp.
By:_____________________ Melissa Ambriz, Trust Officer Phone 877-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
By:______________________ Melissa Ambriz, Trust Officer Phone: 877-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
By:____________________ Melissa Ambriz, Trust Officer Phone 877-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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HERBERT HEIMERL, ISBN 7849 HEIMERL LAW FIRM P C 217 SOUTH MAIN ST. P.O. BOX 499 VICTOR, IDAHO 83455 208.787.0337 866.800.9388 FAX herb@tetonlawfirm.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Case No. CV 14-266 SUMMONS MATTHEW MULLENBACH, Plaintiff, v. GRANT FLEMING, Defendant. NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFF(S). THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. Grant Fleming ________________________ Wilson, WY
You are hereby notified that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above designated Court within/ 20 days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond, the Court may enter judgment against you as demanded by the Plaintiff(s) in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice of or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: 1. The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is an answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defences you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to Plaintiff's attorney, as designated above.
On March 26, 2015 at the hour of 10:00AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation located at 78 N Main St Driggs, ID 83422.
On March 24, 2015 at the hour of 10:00AM, of said day, in the office of Alliance Title & Escrow Corporation located at 78 N Main St Driggs, ID 83422 .
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit:
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor trustee, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, cashiers check, certified check or tellers check, (from a bank which has a branch in the community at the site of the sale), money order, State of Idaho check or local government check, or cash equivalent in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the same time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Teton, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to wit:
Lot 4, Wild Horse Subdivision, Teton County, Idaho, as the same appears on the official plat thereof recorded February 12, 2002 as Instrument No. 146744.
Lot 2, Wild Horse Subdivision, Teton County, Idaho, as the same appears on the official plat thereof recorded February 12, 2002 as Instrument No. 146744.
THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 25 Wild Horse Drive nka 485 Wild Horse Drive, Tetonia, ID 83452, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY.
THE TRUSTEE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, BUT FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH IDAHO CODE, SECTION 60-113, THE TRUSTEE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE STREET ADDRESS OF: 13 Wild Horse Drive nka 355 Wild Horse Drive, Tetonia, ID 83452, MAY SOMETIMES BE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID REAL PROPERTY.
Said sale will be made without covenant, representation or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to partially satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by William K Foster a single man , as to an undivided 50% interest and Gregory Williams Foster and Carol Lynn Foster, husband and wife, as to an undivided 50% interest, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of 2010-1 RADC/CADC Venture, LLC as successor Beneficiary, recorded December 17, 2004 as Instrument No. 165271, Mortgage records of Teton County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest payments as set forth in such Deed of Trust and underlying Promissory Note, as modified. The original loan amount was $385,000.00 together with interest thereon at a variable rate, initially 5.750% per annum, as evidenced by (among other things) that certain Promissory Note dated December 15, 2004. The loan matured on September 30, 2010 and is now in default. The principal balance as of November 4, 2014 is $358,700.00 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the default rate of 18 % per annum. The per diem is $14.95. In addition to the above, there is also due delinquent real property taxes for part of 2013, together with penalty and interest, and any other real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure, any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure.
To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above-named Court.
The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $358,700.00, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. The portion of the balance allocated to the aforementioned Deed of Trust is $71,400.00.
DATED this 29th day of October, 2014.
Dated: November 19, 2014
CLERK OF THE COURT
Alliance Title & Escrow Corp.
(SEAL)
By: ______________________ Melissa Ambriz, Trust Officer Phone 877-947-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
By: ______________________ Deputy Clerk
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF TETON
TO:
File No.: 250816 /
Said sale will be made without covenant, representation or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to partially satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the deed of trust executed by William K Foster a single man , as to an undivided 50% interest and Gregory William Foster and Carol Lynn Foster, husband and wife, as to an undivided 50% interest, as Grantor to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as successor Trustee, for the benefit and security of 2010-1 RADC/CADC Venture, LLC as successor Beneficiary, recorded December 17, 2004 as Instrument No. 165267, Mortgage records of Teton County, Idaho. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(a), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which this sale is to be made is failure to: Pay, when due and before delinquency, the entire balance of principal and interest payments as set forth in such Deed of Trust and underlying Promissory Note, as modified. The original loan amount was $385,000.00 together with interest thereon at a variable rate, initially 5.750% per annum, as evidenced by (among other things) that certain Promissory Note dated December 15, 2004. The loan matured on September 30, 2010 and is now in default. The principal balance as of November 4, 2014 is $358,700.00 together with accrued and accruing interest thereon at the default rate of 18% per annum. The per diem is $14.95. In addition to the above, there is also due delinquent real property taxes for part of 2013, together with penalty and interest, and any other real property taxes that may become delinquent during this foreclosure, any late charges, advances, escrow collection fees, attorney fees, fees or costs associated with this foreclosure. The balance owing as of this date on the obligation secured by said deed of trust is $358,700.00, excluding interest, costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligations thereunder or in this sale, as trustee's fees and/or reasonable attorney's fees as authorized in the promissory note secured by the aforementioned Deed of Trust. The portion of the balance allocated to the aforementioned Deed of Trust is $71,400.00. Dated: November 19, 2014 Alliance Title & Escrow Corp. By:_______________________ Melissa Ambriz, Trust Officer Phone: 947-877-1553 This communication is on behalf of a debt collector and is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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