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Sydney Smith on the Field
STRAIGHT OUTTA CALDWELL: THE STORY OF SYDNEY SMITH
If you give a girl a soccer ball……. she will ultimately become “The GOAT”, as she is lovingly called by her teammates and Jim Thomas, head coach for the Boise State Bronco’s Women’s Soccer Team. It all started when Syd was only 3 years old. Her Stepfather, Michael Schlag, put a soccer ball in front of her and her short little legs and feet instinctively knew what to do with it. Like many things that come developmentally natural to toddlers, soccer seemed second nature to her very early in her life. She had magic feet, an internal intuition and an instant connection to the sport that would ultimately lead to her claim to fame for the Boise State Broncos. Even when she was little, her persistence to learn technique and skill rivaled other children her age. Syd not only excelled at soccer, but also in school. She began her education at Pepper Ridge Elementary in Boise, where she spent time on the playground practicing soccer and being coached by Michael and her dad, Jamey. Her “2 Dads” largely influenced her as a player. Syd had much guided expertise due to Michael’s own love of the game. He spent hours reading, researching, and coaching Syd on the field, at practices and at home in their yard. Syd also gained from having her dad, Jamey’s competitive drive, work ethic and
love of athletics. Keeping soccer a family affair, Syd’s mom, Heather, naturally became the team mom for all the teams Syd played for in her early childhood; eventually taking an office job at Idaho Rush soccer club to help nurture Syd’s passion for the game. The summer after Sydney’s third grade year, she asked her parents if she could attend school in Caldwell rather than Boise. The autumn before she finished third grade, she had the opportunity to see her first Homecoming parade for CHS, with her stepmom, Erin. She instantly fell in love with the idea that a small-town school had such a connection to its community and even though she was very young, she felt that Caldwell was a better fit for her academically and socially. She was also proud of the heritage her dad and stepmom, Erin’s family had as Caldwell High School alumni and she was excited at the prospect of growing up to be a Caldwell Cougar. Wilson Elementary became her second home as she entered fourth grade and she quickly made new friends and found her place among her peers. She continued to excel academically and joined the accelerated learning program which eventually led her to honors courses in high school. Being extremely athletic, she took to playing every sport she could fit in her schedule around soccer. She played basketball
at Jefferson Middle School and ran track. Syd suffered a small set back going into her freshman year of high school, athletically. She had to have a knee surgery which led to her sitting the bench for her first season as a Caldwell Cougar. She mentally practiced with her team and cheered them on from the sidelines; staying committed to her teammates, her coach, Eric Garza, and her pride in being a Caldwell Cougar while doing her best to rehab her knee. Syd’s record at CHS included her being named as a 4A All-Southern Idaho Conference First-Team goalkeeper in 2017. She walked away with 3 shutouts as a senior, helping the Cougars to a record of 6-8-1. Before she was a keeper at CHS, Syd was a 4A All-SIC First Team midfielder in 2016, in her junior year for the Cougars. She also played for the Soccer Club FC Nova, in Boise, as a keeper. Syd’s former Caldwell High soccer coach, Eric Garza, had this to say about Sydney, “I had the privilege of being Syd’s coach at Caldwell High School, and from the day she stepped into the program, I knew she would have a tremendous impact. To see what she brought from a vision standpoint at that age was remarkable. She seamlessly became an integral part of the team and immediately became a playmaker and difference maker. She pushed her
teammates every day in every single aspect. From training exercises, fitness sessions, to pregame, Syd made sure those around her gave it their all, coaches included. She entered into the goalkeeper rotation alongside a 4th year starting senior while still playing a significant number of minutes on the field. So much so, she gathered attention and respect from those around the conference and state. She earned 1st Team All-Conference as a midfielder while establishing herself as a force between the posts. Knowing she was a regular starting keeper for club and being able to excel elsewhere for her school was something I was beyond proud of. Her senior year was just a pure joy to coach as I am a lifelong goalkeeper myself. She worked harder than anyone I had ever coached up to that point to be successful. Sydney was such an ace to have in our hand. With her in goal, we entered every game knowing we could do anything against anyone. This unanimously earned her 1st Team All-Conference Goalkeeper honors. Countless highlight reel saves that you rarely see in this state, team leader, and a drive that was unmatched, that sums up Syd’s time at CHS. What stood out more to me, however, were the intangibles she provided outside of her statistical achievements. She left a tremendous
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footprint in the program that changed it for the better. Her work ethic and success elevated expectations in Caldwell. Sydney kept us in a lot of games. This in turn led to us winning multiple games that we weren’t necessarily “supposed” to win. She challenged me as a coach to push the group harder and harder in order to better prepare them to achieve their goals. She demanded and earned the respect of her teammates, coaches, and teachers. I know what this game means to her, and it showed every single day. She simply loves soccer, bottom line. Whatever it took to get her team there, Sydney would do it. She set the bar high for girls going through the program after her. This was due to her incredible leadership. Individuals like Syd, who make every Continued on Page 9
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June 1 11 AM: Summer Reading Special Program (all ages): Art in the Park (Serenity Park), Library. 1 PM: Demo Day DnD, Card & Board Games, walk-ins welcome, Rubaiyat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 2 10 AM: Storytime on the Plaza (ages 2-6) (Indian Creek Plaza). 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-6), Library. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday (ages 13-17): Art in the Park, Library. June 3 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+). 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH (ages 0-8), Library. 6-8 PM: Late Night shopping Sip & Shop. Stamped Shopping Card with monthly giveaways available at participating retailers throughout Historic Downtown Caldwell. 5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 4 1-3 PM: Gourd Mask Making (ages 16+). Register on the Caldwell Library’s website, www. caldwellpubliclibrary.org 6 AM-12 AM: Magic the Gathering Commander Casual, Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 6 10:30 AM: Baby Storytime (ages 0-2), Library. 7 PM: City Council Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. June 7 10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Library. 10-11 AM: Summer Reading Kick off! - Leslie Particelli, Rediscovered Books, 802 Arthur St. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime (ages 2-6), Library. 11AM: Summer Reading Special Program (all ages): Cartesian Divers with Idaho Public Television, Library. 1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library. 1:30 PM: U and I Together Series (ages 5-13): Think Your Drink, Library. 5-8 PM: Farm to fork Farmers Market, Indian Creek Plaza.
June 7 (continued) 6-9 PM: Tuesdays on the Creek Music Series: music by Polyrhythmics. June 8 1 PM: Demo Day DnD, Card & Board Games, walk-ins welcome, Rubaiyat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. 6-9 PM: Prime on the Plaza. For more information visit www. indiancreekplaza.com June 9 10 AM: Storytime on the Plaza (ages 2-6) (Indian Creek Plaza). 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-6), Library. 2 PM: Thursday Afternoon Read - We will be reading and discussing “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver (ages 18+), Library. 4-6 PM: Legal Clinic - Get free general legal advice and council on topics including family law, wills, landlord/tenant issues, and other civil issues. Registration required. Register at caldwellpubliclibrary.org 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday (ages 13-17): DIY Bookends, Library. June 10 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+). 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH (ages 0-8), Library. 5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 11 8 AM-4 PM: DAV Carrie L. French Chapter 1 Benefit Yard Sale, Caldwell Veteran’s Memorial Hall. 10 AM-1 PM: 8th Annual Family Fun Day 2022. Come experience the “treasures” of the Treasure Valley. Color Run/Walk, Kids Fishing Derby, Chalk Art, Free Lunch, and So So much more. Whittenberger and Rotary Pond Parks (NW Corner of Centennial Way and Chicago Street). 6 AM-12 AM: Magic the Gathering Commander Casual, Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 13 10:30 AM: Baby Storytime (ages 0-2), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
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June 13 (continued) 7-8 PM: Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. 6 PM: Summer Reading Evening Special - Art in the Park (Serenity Park), Library. 7 PM: Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Benefit, Jewett Auditorium, College of Idaho. Lots of local entertainment. Open for the public. For all ages. Please attend. You won’t be disappointed! Charitable contributions accepted. June 14-Flag Day 10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Library. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime (ages 2-6), Library. 1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library. 1:30 PM: U and I Together Series (ages 5-13): Creative Explorations with Visual Arts, Library. 5-8 PM: Farm to fork Farmers Market, Indian Creek Plaza. 6-9 PM: Tuesdays on the Creek Music Series: music by Boondock Boys. June 15 11 AM: Summer Reading Special Program (all ages): DIY Pop-Up Cards, Library. 11 AM-2 PM: Rental Assistance with Jesse Tree at the Library. 1 PM: Demo Day DnD, Card & Board Games, walk-ins welcome, Rubaiyat Book Store. June 16 10 AM: Storytime on the Plaza (ages 2-6) (Indian Creek Plaza). 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-6), Library. 12 PM: Library Board Meeting, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday (ages 13-17): DIY Pop-Up Cards, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 6:30 PM: Thursday Evening Read - We will be reading and discussing “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver (ages 18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. June 17 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+). 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH (ages 0-8), Library. 5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 18 Elevate Academy Graduation! 10 AM-1 PM: Mobile Makerspace at Get the Funk Out Laundromat, Caldwell Library. 1-3 PM: Board Game Demos Rediscovered Books, 802 Arthur St. 4 PM: Paint The Town 2022, 5th St. Bridge, Questions, email Mark Pemble,markpemble@gmail.com 6 AM-12 AM: Magic the Gathering Commander Casual, Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. 5-10 PM: Idaho’s Wild West Brewfest, Indian Creek Plaza.
June 19-Father’s Day 1-3 PM: Chakra Workshop, 10769 Perch Rd. To book or for more information visit www. rochellegabiolaharris.com/bookonline June 20 9 AM-12 PM: Vacation Bible School, Christ Community Church, 603 Everett. Through June 24. Register at christcommunity-epc.org 10:30 AM: Baby Storytime (ages 0-2), Library. 7 PM: City Council Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. June 21-Summer Begins 10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime (ages 2-6), Library. 1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library. 1:30 PM: U and I Together Series (ages 5-13): Building Healthy Snacks with MyPlate, Caldwell Library 1010 Dearborn. 5-8 PM: Farm to fork Farmers Market, Indian Creek Plaza. 6-9 PM: Tuesdays on the Creek Music Series: music by Dragondeer. June 22 11AM: Summer Reading Special Program (all ages): Birds of Prey Presentation, Caldwell Library. 1 PM: Demo Day DnD, Card & Board Games, walk-ins welcome, Rubaiyat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 23 10 AM: Storytime on the Plaza (ages 2-6) (Indian Creek Plaza). 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-6), Caldwell Library. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday (ages 13-17): Create Your Own Lava Lamp, Library, 1010 Dearborn. June 24 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong (Hubler Airport Terminal) (ages 18+). 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH (ages 0-8), Library.
5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 25 1-4 PM: Melt & Sip, Hat Ranch Winery, 15343 Plum Rd., Caldwell. 6 AM-12 AM: Magic the Gathering Commander Casual, Rubiayat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 27 10:30 AM: Baby Storytime (ages 0-2), Library. 6 PM: Summer Reading Evening Special - Story Walk in the Park (Sebree Park). 7:30 PM: Caldwell Centennial Band Concert at Memorial Park (619 Irving St, Caldwell). Bring your chair and your friends! FREE! June 28 10 AM-12 PM: WICAP at the Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime (ages 2-6) special guest Mayor Wagoner, Library. 1-4 PM: WICAP at the Library. 1:30 PM: U and I Together Series (ages 5-13): Air Frying Family Fun, Library. 5-7 PM: Idaho Buzz, Rediscovered Books, 802 Arthur St. 5-8 PM: Farm to fork Farmers Market, Indian Creek Plaza. 6-9 PM: Tuesdays on the Creek Music Series: music by Ryan Curtis. June 29 11 AM: Summer Reading Special Program (all ages): Canyon County Spuds Storytime (Wolfe Field). 1 PM: Demo Day DnD, Card & Board Games, walk-ins welcome, Rubaiyat Book Store, 314 S. 6th Ave. June 30 10 AM: Storytime on the Plaza (ages 2-6) (Indian Creek Plaza). 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime (ages 2-6), Caldwell Library. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday (ages 13-17): Stepping Stones, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
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Centennial Band’s Summer Concerts Begin!
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Mark Tripp directing the Caldwell Centennial Band during its first performance which greeted the “Idaho Centennial Special” in 1990.
Our Caldwell Centennial Band has been a part of our community since 1990 when it was formed at the request of Mayor Dakan and the City of Caldwell to greet the “Idaho Centennial Special,” Union Pacific 844 train, which traveled throughout our state celebrating Idaho’s centennial. It
stopped in Caldwell arriving with state dignitaries during its Centennial run. Caldwell was the only city to greet the train with a band. Thus, the beginning of the band’s long and rich history with our community. Our band has been a community staple for Caldwell for
Memorial Park, 619 Irving St, Caldwell June 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22
Free Concerts in Memorial Park are an annual community staple since 1990.
many years playing free summer concerts in Memorial Park and taking part in other city celebrations. We have had many community partners and supporters during these past 32 years. Among those supporters have been the College of Idaho, the City of Caldwell, and the Caldwell School District.
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title sponsors for this event. “We love seeing our community come together and show support for these great organizations and especially supporting our youth, who are the future of our great city”, said Mayor Wagoner. This fall we will also be introducing the Mayor’s Golf Charity Scramble. The Charity Scramble will be in August and will be benefiting the St. Luke’s Elks Rehab Facility. Mayor Wagoner continues, “My goal
teers and come from all over the Treasure Valley. The common thread that holds us together is our love of music and performing for our community. We can’t wait to see you all again!
Mark your Calendars! Free Summer Concerts
Mayor’s Annual Golf Scramble Each year the Mayor’s office hosts a golf scramble to raise funds for the Mayors Youth Advisory Council and other youth organizations in Caldwell. This past Friday nearly $22,000 was raised from many great businesses and individuals in our community. There was a total of 29 teams that signed up and had about 108 golfers at Purple Sage golf course last Friday. We want to thank Darigold and Hayden Homes for being our
by Leora Summers, Caldwell Perspective
and hope is to raise close to $100,000 for this wonderful organization. I have experienced firsthand the great care they give and the miracles they perform on a daily basis. Providing an opportunity for St. Luke Elks Rehab to continue doing what they do will be a privilege and an honor.” Be sure to check out the Mayor’s page on the city of Caldwell website to stay up to date on details and announcements.
We love to play together to provide music for our community. Our members are volun-
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Community Outreach Concert for Ukrainian Area Citizens at C of I
The sunflower, Ukraine’s national flower, has become a symbol of support for this country. This sunflower painting, made with handprints, could be said to symbolize the many helping hands of communities like ours that are coming together to aid the Ukrainian citizens in our area.
A “Community Outreach Concert for Ukrainian Area Citizens” will be hosted by the College of Idaho on Monday, June 13th in Jewett Auditorium at 7pm. It is open to the public and for all ages. Among the performers will be the Junior Jammers, always a pleasure and delight to watch. Our very own revered Sylvia Hunt will
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play that big, beautiful organ, which is the highlighted centerpiece of the stage for which Jewett Auditorium was built. A very special and novel “Sangha Taiko” Japanese drumming demonstration will be presented by C of I Professor Eric Spencer and Taeko D’Andrae. Also included will be a variety of other groups and individuals from around our valley to help support the cause. According to Larry Blackburn, the concert is free, but an offering will be taken to help support these families living in our area now, on a special VISA program.
by Leora Summers, Caldwell Perspective
Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner will be the MC for this event. Everyone is encouraged to attend and show these families that Caldwell area people do really care. These 40 families have been initially sponsored by area churches, but are all limited with their support. One of the issues these families face is the VISA that has allowed them entry into our country does not allow them to work. These people are so willing and anxious to work, but are restricted. Governor Brad Little has been in contact with the organization that is helping
sponsor this event and has said he will do his best to get this work restriction lifted or at least modified. Love Caldwell is the anchor sponsor for this “Community Outreach Concert for Ukrainian Area Citizens Concert” along with many other community partners. Please plan to attend. Besides helping these families in need, it will be an amazing event with a lot of wonderful performances by people from around our area, some of which you even know!
Paint The Town – June 18 on 5th Street Bridge After a few years of hiatus, Paint the Town is Back! This year’s event will be the most ambitious Paint the Town event in years. The goal is to paint the bridge balustrades on 12th street, 5th street, 4th street and Simplot blvd. The last time the balustrades were painted was in the 1960s and they are in real need of care and attention. In order to make this hap-
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pen, we need all the exterior white paint we can get. Anyone who has extra white exterior paint is encouraged to email Mark Pemble at markpemble@gmail.com. We will meet at the 5th street bridge over Indian Creek at 4pm on Saturday, June 18th. Even if you don’t have extra paint, bring your paintbrush and meet the crew.
Caldwell Elks Lodge Plan For Another Successful Year We have so much planned for the lodge this summer! Tom Marmon is heading up our Centennial Lodge Renovation Project; he has more details on this in this issue. Claudia is also hard at work: she is the chair of our 100 Year Celebration which will be September 24th, 2022. Larry will be the House
Committee Chair for this Elk year. Please direct any comments or concerns regarding the social quarters to Larry. Thank you Ted Faubel for volunteering to be our Chaplain this year. I hope that everyone that wants to get more involved at the lodge will come down and help make this year the best that it can be. Our 100
Year Celebration is a major accomplishment and I am so proud to be a part of it. Fraternally yours, Nick Bradley, Exalted Ruler The Lodge is planning a Centennial Celebration to take place September 24, 2022. If you have any memorabilia to donate or loan for the celebration please contact Caldwell Elks Lodge at 208-454-1448.
Free Summer Meals Summer meals will be served every weekday for children from ages 1-18 years old. The meals must be eaten onsite and locations serving will be closed July 1 through July 4 for the July 4 holiday. Wilson Elementary will only operate Monday through Thursday. The individual locations are as follows: Caldwell High School June 6 – June 30 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lincoln Elementary June 6 – June 30 Breakfast: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jefferson Middle School June 6 – June 17 Breakfast 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sacajawea Elementary June 6 – July 29 Breakfast 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Van Buren Elementary June 6 – July 29 Breakfast: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Syringa Middle School June 6 – June 24 Breakfast: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lewis & Clark Elementary June 6 – July 29 Breakfast: 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Washington Elementary June 6 – June 24 Breakfast: 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wilson Elementary June 6 – June 23 Breakfast: 8:15 a.m.-9 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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“I thought it would be a funny, cool thing to do!” Hunter Cook crowned Mr. VHS
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He re-watched a favorite childhood movie about 50 times in order to mimic Napoleon Dynamite’s famous dance scene. His dead-ringer wardrobe was found on Amazon, and, after 30 weeks of practice, Hunter Cook was crowned “Mr. VHS” on the evening of May 5th. The traditional, long-standing talent show, only open to Vallivue High School males, promised to be a memorable night for many reasons. “ I wanted to go out with a bang my Senior year,” Hunter explained when asked why he entered the competition. “I thought it would be a funny, cool thing to do.” At first glance, the Mr. VHS pageant may simply seem like a male spoof
from the glory days of Miss America. However, getting nominated to participate was an honor only given to twelve boys in the entire senior class. Although audience laughs are definitely an intended portion of the show, Hunter discovered it required something even more than talent - it required a lot of courage. When asked if he was nervous about getting up in front of a full auditorium, he said, “I was nervous at first, but I enjoyed it.” Especially after he got into character. When he heard the crowd laughing and encouraging him during his Napoleon dance, he felt like a bonafide contender for the title. Of course, there were more categories besides talent
he had to nail: A choreographed group number from High School Musical, a pop song mash-ups, swimsuit, and evening wear were required of all participants. Then there was the interview portion of the pageant. “That part was scary, being put on the spot,” Hunter said. The question posed to him, who his greatest role model was, had an easy answer. He spoke in all sincerity about what a great guy his Dad was - to audible shouts of “Ahhh” from the audience. When it came time to announce the winner of Mr. VHS 2022, Hunter, dressed as a 1920’s Newsboy, received the coveted crown and sash. He was given rose petals, which he blew
out of his hand and into the audience. Would Mr. VHS recommend the pageant to future Senior guys? Absolutely. “I would highly recommend it. It was such a fun experience and good entertainment,” he said. Since his win, Hunter’s social media feed has gone
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Paramedic Update: Keep Safe During Irrigation Season
be harmless. The water seems to be slow moving and possibly even inviting as our summer temperatures soar. Many of us like to use the adjacent irrigation roads for jogging or walking our dogs. In reality, that water is not slow moving, and you’d be surprised at how quickly it is flowing. Some of our canals are quite deep, but water that is only one foot deep, if moving fast enough can cause you to lose your balance. Even during the summer, canal temperatures hover around 55 degrees or so, and may even be lower. Temperatures like these can lead to hypothermia. Water in some canals can be propelled along with the use of low head dams. Low head dams are often made of concrete, and the canal water flows over top of them with a subsequent drop in elevation. These dams are very dangerous
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because a backwash or undertow effect is created, making it difficult for someone trapped in one to get back to the surface. Last, even walking alongside or fishing near canals can be dangerous. This is due to the slippery and steep sides making accidental falls easier than you’d think. Here are some tips to keep you safe during irrigation season this year. Never swim in a canal. Don’t boat, kayak, or tube in canals, either. Keep children and any nonswimmers away from canals. Be careful walking near canals because of the steep, slippery sides. Keep away from any automated equipment and water delivery gates associated with canals. If a
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Sunday March 20th, marked the first day of spring, just in case you missed it. This is the time of year when our summer birds return, flowers are blooming, and the weather just seems to be about picture perfect. This is also the time of year when our local irrigation canals begin filling with water. Farmers, ranchers, and even homeowners depend on this water each year, and we should consider ourselves fortunate to have this resource. But it doesn’t come without a price. Every year, from spring through the fall, Canyon County Paramedics and our fire department partners respond to 911 calls related to canals. In Canyon County, our irrigation canals are everywhere, and you probably live within walking distance of one. At first glance, they appear to
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pet falls into a canal, call 911 for assistance. Please don’t try to rescue pets, as you yourself may soon become the victim. Stay safe this summer around canals, and please spread the word about canal dangers. For additional information, here are the websites for our local irrigation districts.
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“Time to Dream” Community Art Project
by Alison Moulton, Executive Director Caldwell Fine Arts
Community members from all walks of life were encouraged to dream big and share their vision at the “Time to Dream Community Art Project’’ held this Spring. Caldwell Fine Arts sponsors the art show as a way to bring people together through art. It started last year with art shows at the Flying M and local schools. This year, it included Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Center, Lenity Senior Living, Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts, and over 1200 local students. Canvases for community members were available at no cost at Rediscovered Books and Flying M, with finished
art displayed at locations throughout Caldwell, including Flying M, City Hall, and local schools. Time to Dream was held during Black History Month. Many participants reflected on themes of justice and equality, while others displayed other hopes and dreams. I had a great time organizing this event, but an even better time participating myself. I’m not a visual artist by any stretch. In fact, I think I’ve painted one canvas since elementary school! But I invited friends over for a paint night and had a great time creating together. It is easy to get concerned over whether or not we are “good” at something instead of focusing on the fact that it is simply good for us to create. Joyce McDaniel was another one of the participants. She said, “During the pandemic stay at home time, I developed a passion for painting. I loved
using lots of color!! When I saw the article about the Caldwell Fine Arts community art project “Time to Dream “ I was drawn to it because it was not a competition. It was a chance to share my art with someone other than my family in a non threatening way and be part of a community project. It challenged me to express my dreams on canvas and helped me grow as an artist.” Thanks to all who participated and sponsored the event! Funding came from the Whittenberger Foundation, US Bank Foundation, Simplot, Idaho Commission on the Arts, and College of Idaho Student Philanthropy. Next year, watch for the Caldwell Fine Arts Paint Project happening in February, 2023. Follow us on social media or sign up for our email list at www. caldwellfinearts.org to get notifications for next year.
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Fun Ways To Celebrate Father’s Day This Year Father’s Day presents an opportunity for people to honor the special men in their lives. These include not only dads, but father figures and other influential men who offer care and guidance to the people they love. Many celebrations continue to look different than they were prior to the pandemic, and Father’s Day festivities may still require some modifications this year, even if celebrations are not governed by the same restrictions as in 2020. The following are some ways to show dads they are appreciated.
Backyard bash Restrictions on outdoor gatherings have eased up considerably in many areas. Outdoor parties are some of the safer ways to bring people together, particularly if attendees maintain their distance. Weather permitting, families can host barbecues and enlist someone other than Dad to man the grill. Serve foods buffet-style and space out tables so people can safely celebrate. Plan a sports outing Professional sports teams are once again welcoming fans to stadiums and other
venues, albeit with reduced capacities to maintain safety. It may be possible to purchase tickets to an upcoming game and surprise Dad or Grandpa with tickets on Father’s Day. Make Father’s Day festivities sports-centric, with coordinated decorations and themed foods to set the scene. Plan a game day Whether your father likes board games, video games or crossword puzzles, gear Father’s Day around fun and games. Let Dad lead the way and choose the activity, and then everyone can step away
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1st Place Winners of the tournament: Lynn Johnson, Jeff Dillon Wilder Superintendent Middle/High School Principal, Dave Moore 2nd Winners of the tournament 3rd Place Winners of the tournament: Nathan Holm, Notus High School Counselor 4th Place Winners of the tournament: Cara Marchbanks, Notus Elementary Community Schools Coordinator The Caldwell Lions Club
movie on an outdoor screen or against a blank outdoor wall. Select one of Dad’s favorite movies to watch and invite friends and family to join in on the fun. Make sure there are refreshments at the ready and plenty of hot popcorn.
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from their screens and come together at the table over jigsaw puzzles or trivia questions. Host a beer tasting If Dad is a beer lover, organize a trip to a local craft brewery to sample their offerings. If establishments are closed or still restricting indoor seating, pick up beers from a few different breweries and create a flight at home. Set up an outdoor movie night Perfect for a father who is a movie buff, borrow or purchase a projector and show a
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would like to thank all the players and generous sponsors that made the 27th Annual Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament a big success. Although it was a blustery day at the Riverbend Golf Course, the golfers had a good time and helped raise money for Wilder and Notus scholarships. Monies also went to support summer programs at the Notus Elementary school. Thanks to the sophomore class of the Wilder High
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Page 8 CALDWELL PERSPECTIVE Entertaining diversions, flexibility and snacks are must-haves when traveling with kids in tow. I will never forget a certain trip to Alpine, Wyoming one Sunny August morning. My husband and I had somehow miraculously managed to wash and pack clothes, make arrangements for our animals, stuffed camp-
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ing gear into the trunk, and belted our kids into the car with fewer meltdowns than usual.The first leg of the trip was uneventful. We met up at my parent’s house, where we would ride the rest of the way in my Sister’s car. The kids were hungry, so I stuffed them full of chips, sandwiches, and red punch. All was well until we reached the curvy , windy roads of Logan, Utah Canyon. Then, I heard the first whimper from our oldest in the back. “Mom, I feel sick,” he whispered the second before Mount Vesuvius erupted from his seven year-old body. The colorful projectile made it all the way to the front seat, landing on my poor sister’s back as she attempted control of the vehicle. There really wasn’t a
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good place to pull over at that point. My poor little guy cried as we gathered any loose materials we could find to clean him upeven dirtying our vacation wardrobe before we ever reached our destination. He was mummified head to toe in grocery bags and cloth when his little sister decided to get in on the action. She didn’t give much warning either as she turned and lost her lunch on her baby sister, who was sleeping peacefully in her seat. Since we were all covered in rankness at that point and void of makeshift items, we headed for an impromptu trip to Bear Lake. We doused every one of us head to toe in lake water. Gratefully, we’ve had many wonderful trips since that fateful one - and just as many where things didn’t quite go according to plan. After all, as precious as they are, kids are consistent about adding unexpected elements to a wellplanned journey. Speaking from years of experience, here are a couple trip tips to help parents make the travel season a little more enjoyable. Pack and plan wisely (as you can) for the journey. First, it’s always good to anticipate what your child may need on a trip. However, unless you’re traveling to booneyland, there’s a real chance you can buy many “necessities” at your destination. We have found food and entertainment are some of the most important components to keep in mind. As far as ac-
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cessories, bringing a light stroller can really save a parent’s back and little toddler legs that may suddenly drop at the cool museum exhibit you wanted to see. For a baby, a sling or carrier enables you to navigate crowded places a bit easier. If traveling by plane, it’s a good idea to know security rules to save some possible frustration. Planning to travel early in the morning or late at night can be a lifesaver. Morning flights tend to be less crowded - and the possibility of the kiddos snoozing in the plane or car can be extremely advantageous. Looking into lodging that truly fits your family’s needs can also be a game-changer as well. Some families, like ours, prefer vacation rental properties because of the space and ability to save money by preparing some meals ourselves. However, some hotels may have tempting perks for children, enabling Mom or Dad to have a little time off. Pack an extra dose of patience and flexibility: As mentioned, parents must adapt accordingly when traveling with little ones. The dreaded, inevitable, “Are we there yet?” questions will get asked more often than not. This problem could be remedied with road games, travel toys, or an idea of mine, the “Are We There Yet?” game. Our kids were given a small edible for every hour they didn’t ask that annoying question. Even if it seems like you’re offering bribes Pavlov-style, we found using positive reinforcement
was the handiest tool in our travel toolbox. Children bickering like chickens in tight proximity also seems to be another constant joy of travel. We learned that if we wanted a child’s good behavior to continue, saying something like, “I love the way you’re playing with your sister and keeping her entertained,” worked much better than yelling or inflicting punishment after an infraction had happened. The reinforcement doesn’t have to be over-the-top, either: Reaching back to rub their little feet, a high-five, or a smile can go a long way. Spelling out expectations ahead of time can also calm nerves and prevent tantrums. Try explaining the itinerary in words they can understand. Kids really do appreciate being told what will be happening along the journey, what to expect, and what you expect of them. Also remember, children have limited attention spans and may need to stretch their legs. According to Brain Balance, a program for improving concentration, children between the ages of two and six have attention spans from four to 18 minutes. Since kids may not be able to sit still the entire time, build breaks into trips so they can get up, run around and expend some of their energy. Lastly, remember that even if the best planning and intentions literally implode, you can still have a travel experience to laugh about years later - even the one about forgetting the barf bags.
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Sydney Smith (continued from page 1) one around her better, do not come through Caldwell very often. As far as being a role model for those younger trying to take the same path, she was that and so much more. I’m thankful I got to be part of that journey. And personally, as a coach, I was thankful for what she taught me, and I am proud of the person she has grown into. After she graduated, you could feel that the program had taken that next step. Competition became greater within the squad. More girls had loftier goals after high school from a soccer standpoint. She is the lone D1 player from my 13 seasons with the program. What she accomplished at Boise State while always remaining part of the Caldwell family could not have happened to a more deserving individual.” Sydney graduated from CHS in 2018 and was scouted by Jim Thomas, head coach for the Boise State Women’s Soccer Team. Her accomplishments at Boise State were impressive and she quickly earned a spot in leadership among her teammates and coaches. Syd’s freshman year as a Bronco led her to travel with the team to away games and she banked playing time in one game in 2018 as the backup goalkeeper, logging twenty minutes in a match held at UC Santa Barbara, in August of that year. Her sophomore year is when her skill, leadership and work ethic on the field yielded her a true contender in the sport of women’s collegiate soccer, and she etched her name in the Bronco record book in her first season as the starting goalkeeper for the Broncos. Sydney started all 23 games, playing all but 15 minutes the entire season. Her program bests for the Broncos were 18 wins, 13 shutouts and she tied for the fewest goals allowed which was 17. She logged over 2000 minutes of playing time on the field; the only Bronco to ever do so. Syd achieved a season high of 9 saves in a match against Utah and she reset the bar for
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reer, 3rd best in program history and finished out her career with a goals against average of .85, being the only Bronco in history with a mark below 1.00. Syd’s mom, Heather and stepfather, Michael have this to say about Sydney, ““ We have often described Sydney’s success as stemming from having the best of both worlds. Sydney has shared her time between two houses and two cities for close to 12 years. She spent most of her school years in Caldwell thriving in her academics and playing every sport she had access to. Syd loved the unity that school sports provided and the sense of pride and belonging to a family in and out of the classroom. To feed her competitive need, she had a second family on the soccer fields through club soccer in Boise. She played many years for the Idaho Rush soccer club and finished her club career playing for FC Nova (now Boise Thorns), where she was discovered by Boise State University soccer coaches and ultimately where she spent 4 years playing collegiate soccer. You just know when you have one of those kids and Sydney was/is one of those kids. Smart, athletic, competitive, driven, and a natural leader on and off the field. It was no surprise to us that her dream to play collegiate soccer, break records and earn scholarships was achieved. Sydney will always remind us that when wishing her “good luck”, luck had nothing to do with it. And she is absolutely right! Sydney makes it look effortless. Cool, calm, and collected both on and off the field. But the literal blood, sweat, and tears that she has put into her success never went unnoticed by us.” Syd’s family is incredibly proud of the way she has represented our town. Karen and Jim McCulloch, Syd’s grandparents contributed this, “We are so very proud of our first grandchild. She is caring and
considerate of her friends and family and Sydney will be very successful with whatever path she decides to take.” Her grandparents, Willie and Candy Sullivan had this to say of Sydney, “She came into our lives at 3 years of age. We have watched Syd grow in stature and maturity becoming a wonderful young woman. She has developed her academic and athletic skills to the fullest, persevering through injuries and achieving her dream of playing goalkeeper at the division one level for Boise State. But foremost, she has grown to be a strong vibrant woman who loves her family and friends and will continue to be a force to be reckoned with.” Sydney graduated from BSU on May 7, 2022, as a health studies major. In true Sydney fashion, she danced on the Blue for her family as she prepared to receive her degree. She has continually given credit to her family for her successes in life, saying
that the support of her family has made it easy for her to excel at many things, but we know how hard she worked and what she sacrificed to get here. Last Saturday, as we sat on our back patio at our home in Caldwell, I asked Sydney why she chose Caldwell when she was so young. Her answer was this, “Caldwell people are different than Boise people. The relationships and friendships I have here will last a lifetime.” Sydney, your dad, Kelsey, and I are so very proud of the human you have grown up to be. We can’t wait to see what you will do next. You set such a wonderful example for your sister and other kids coming out of Caldwell, by demonstrating what it means to work hard. In high school you had a shirt that said, “Straight Outta Caldwell”……. Caldwell, you have much to be proud of…… she’s never forgotten where she came from.
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Book Review by Sam Summers, MD: “The Obesity Code” by author Jason Fung, MD We are almost halfway through this year and my new year’s resolution is to lose 10 pounds. I only have 15 to go! You all know the story, whenever I diet and exercise, I do lose some weight, but it quickly plateaus. When the diet stops, the weight quickly returns with a few added pounds!
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I recently read a book called the “The Obesity Code” by Jason Fung, MD, published in 2015. He does an excellent job of explaining obesity and why our life style is the root cause and why “calories in vs out” theories don’t ultimately explain long lasting results. The “calories in vs calories out” theory sounds good, doesn’t it? You put more money in the bank than you take out, the bank account grows. Conversely, you take out more than you put in and the account drops. Calories are the money and fat is the bank account. So why doesn’t this work with weight loss? When your weight is stable you are burning as many calories as you are consuming. When you diet and decrease caloric intake, you initially lose weight, but this quickly plateaus. Why? That is because your body wants to maintain weight and therefore cuts down metabolism to balance the “calories in vs out,” and the weight stabilizes, but with decreased metabolism, patients sometimes feel tired and cold. When the diet ends and calorie intake increases, metabolism is still down, therefore the weight returns. Genetics have an incredible impact on our propensity to be obese. To get away from the nature vs nurture issue, researchers have looked at adoptees. If an adoptee is from biologically thin parents and is adopted into an obese family, the adoptee tends to remain thin. Conversely, if the adoptee is from biologically obese parents and is adopted into a thin family, the
adoptee tends to be obese. So what is the mechanism of this epidemic? Like most things in medicine, it is multifactorial. Genetics have not changed, but the rate of obesity continues to climb. A large part of this issue is the use of ultra-processed foods, especially sugars or carbohydrates. They are metabolized by insulin. As we increase our intake of carbohydrates, insulin levels rise. Insulin is the biggest stimulation for our body to make fat, especially abdominal fat. Corn syrup, which is fructose and glucose, especially increases fatty liver and increase insulin resistance, thereby increasing insulin levels and our propensity to gain weight. Obesity and genetics also can increase level of insulin resistance. It is almost the perfect storm: increased insulin resistance, increased processed carbohydrates makes more insulin, which causes more fat, which increases insulin resistance and higher insulin levels! That cycle starts spinning on itself until the body can’t keep up and diabetes and all of its problems start. Other hormonal mechanisms are at play and may increase insulin resistance. Stress and lack of sleep increase cortisol and increase insulin resistance. Also, thyroid disease is part of the basic metabolism rate. Fat and stomach cells also produce hormones that are involved in satiety and hunger thus, increasing appetite. How does the body set the weight and fat thermostat? It appears that insulin is a culprit again by its interaction with
the brainstem and the pituitary gland. So again, it makes sense to lower insulin to perhaps very low levels, but how do you do that? Certainly diet can help, with low carbohydrate diets especially unprocessed carbohydrates. The problem with no carbohydrate diets, is that they are almost impossible to maintain forever. Dr. Fung feels intermittent fasting will lower insulin and reset the “fat and weight thermostat” and metabolism rate. Personally, I think the best way to lose weight is to work on diet, especially diets of low processed carbohydrates, increased protein and fiber, while also increasing exercise, reducing stress and getting a good night’s sleep. Also, don’t eat after dinner and maybe if not hungry, skip breakfast (break fast). Like most things, this is not a quick fix and needs to become a life style change. This is a book that is written that most people can understand. For more thorough information, give this book a read. Good Luck!
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Caldwell Community Baby Shower to Benefit the Smallest Community Members
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For many new parents, a baby shower is not only a way to celebrate a growing family, but a welcome financial boost to prepare all the gear and supplies a new baby requires. Many new moms in our community don’t get the chance for a baby shower and often become a parent without a strong community helping them prepare. Area hospitals even report that some mothers come to the hospital to deliver babies without even having an outfit to take the baby home in. JustServe.org, in partnership with several local organizations and the City of Caldwell, hopes to fill these needs and serve the smallest members of our community. Join us for the “3rd Annual Caldwell Community Baby Shower” on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Caldwell Train Depot at 701 Main Street from 11 am - 2 pm. Invite your family, neighbors, church groups, local businesses, civic/service organizations and commu-
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nity friends to “shower” local parents with needed baby supplies. Think about having a church or work place baby supply drive to magnify our efforts to shower babies with love and kindness. “We are excited this year to add local Ukrainian families to our list of recipients. So many people are in need this year, and I know our community will rise to the occasion again,” shared Alison Moulton, Community Baby Shower organizer. Like previous years, we will be collecting “Baby Bundles” for the Canyon County Branch of Assistance League of Boise to distribute to new mothers through Canyon County hospitals; literacy materials for the Southwest District Health Nurse-Family Partnership; new baby gear for the parent education programs at Salvation Army Baby Haven; baby supplies for Ukrainian Idaho Coalition; and, baby supplies for teen parents utilizing the Canyon Springs Alternative
How Are You? Have you noticed (and I notice it a lot more now that I’m over 70) that when you ask a person, “How are you?” That there are many times an information time of where their pain is, past injuries, future surgeries and/or a medical update. So, the “you” in the equation is generally about your body. Sure, I think about my body and if there is pain or even an uncontrollable itch, but there is really more to me than just my body. I work in a hospital so am sure that there is more emphasis on the physical body and that’s okay or pretty normal. But “How are you?” encompasses so much more when we really consider it. Sometimes the answer involves some kind of stress that the person is going through. Sometimes it involves family, work, or another stressor. One of my favorite stories is of a man who is brought to the emergency room and is bleeding and in bad shape and he is asked, “Are you allergic to anything?” with a straight face he answers, “Bullets”. And that is a true and honest answer.
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School “Tiger’s Den” and the COSSA daycare in Wilder. A local organization that is passionate about serving babies and their families is the Southwest District Health Department Nurse-Family Partnership. This program focuses on the needs of first-time expecting mothers and continues with regular in-home visits until the baby is two years old. “Research shows this time period is the most helpful,” Adriana French explained. “We are there to support and guide new moms through this journey they are on; to make sure the baby and mother are thriving and to teach skills. There’s no judgment. We give them information and they get to choose,” Adriana added. The baby shower will collect new and gently-used children’s books to donate to this great program. Another group that will benefit is the Canyon County Branch of the Assistance League of Boise. Its “Baby
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And others when asked the same question could give you a long list. “So, how are you?” When someone is gives you an answer, watch the eyes and the tilt of the head. Very few people hang out their dirty laundry and we are also protective of personal info and many times that is because we are not sure of the person who has asked. We don’t want to bother them with details, we don’t want “stuff” shared and are not sure of where our answer will go, or we just want to give a short answer and be on our way. One question that was suggested in chaplain training was to ask, “How are you right now?” Ah, then there is a time frame, situational component and not so general of an answer can be given. “So, how are you right now?” Not because of denial or sidestepping the question, but sometimes we don’t really know or perhaps we’ve not asked ourselves. The “you” in the equation can
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also be questioned. Me? Me, in relationship to others, me in relationship to happiness, sadness or just being “blah”. Me in relationship to how old I am and how old I feel. And the list could go on and on. YOU are so much more than just your body: the way that you think and process life, the spirit that lives within you (if you believe in that) and where you fit into this complex world. If my little world is okay, then the rest of the world must be too. “What you don’t know can’t hurt you”. How do you react to this statement? How are you?
Bundles” program in Canyon County seeks to ensure that every new baby born to a family in financial need will leave the hospital with a newborn layette that includes new clothing and essential baby products. Newborn babies gain a positive start to life by immediately receiving necessary wellness goods, healthcare supplies and a comprehensive package of baby essentials. What is needed? NEW baby items that include: • Unisex colors and patterns preferred • Package of 3-6 long or shortsleeved newborn onesies (0-3 months) • Package of 2 sleepers (0-3 months)
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Help! I’m Surrounded by Girls! As soon as I stepped inside, I knew I had made a terrible mistake. Seven girls sat in a circle, talking and giggling at a pitch and speed that rivaled chipmunks. The estrogen-to-oxygen ratio was at a dangerous level. The leader of the group, a woman in her early 20s, waved me inside. “Welcome!” she beamed. “Looks like you’re the only boy around here!” I gulped. This is it, I thought to myself. This is how I die. It had been a hectic morning. Alarms were blaring, teeth were being brushed with reckless abandonment, and cereal was consumed at a digestively unsound speed. “We can’t be late on the first day!” my mother called out, as the four of us made a beeline for the van. To your average family, this would happen five days a week during the school year. But for my family, this only happened one week out of the year—the week of Vacation Bible School. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the concept, Vacation Bible School (or VBS if you’re hip) is a weeklong event at churches where kids learn about the Bible, sing songs, and play games until lunch. It is a glorious time filled with fun, friendship, and faith. But for my homeschooling family, it meant the grueling process of getting out of the house before noon. Gasp!
I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes as my mother accompanied me to the registration desk where we were greeted by the quintessential old church lady. After she took down my name, age, and parental information, she frowned. “Well Kyle, you’re old enough for the 11-13-year-old group. But there’s just one problem— the group is only seven girls.” This was a blow. I knew most of my friends were either out of town, or tragically a year younger than me, but I thought surely there would be one, just one other boy my age. Seven girls? I hadn’t been around that many females since I had accidentally walked into the girl’s bathroom. “There is another solution,” she offered, sensing my lack of enthusiasm. “We could put you with the 8-10 year kids group, but you would be the oldest, and have to set an example. So what will it be Kyle: do you want to join the other little kids, or are you a big kid now?” A big kid now? Using a slogan from a pullups commercial was far from helpful. I was at the mature age of 11 and a half! I couldn’t be seen with a bunch of little kids. Then again, what would it look like if I was the only boy scout in a girl scout troop? Sexism and ageism plagued my mind. I looked
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about the dangers of cooties your whole life, it is difficult to see girls as anything but germ-infested, ponytailswingin’ giggle-machines. I was about to enter the enemy camp. I was parachuting into a gaggle of giggles. As the door swung open, and I stared inside, I knew I had made a mistake. If you’ve ever accidentally walked into the wrong bathroom, waved back at someone who was waving at the person behind you, or been picked out in a police lineup, then you understand the anxiety that I felt. Men were from Mars and I had just landed on Venus. I casually raised my watch to my mouth and whispered, “There seems to be no sign of intelligent life anywhere.” How was I going to engage with the enemy? The only rule I knew when talking to girls, was never to bring up Adam and Eve. Stick a group of Christian boys and girls in a room, and before you know it, there will be a heated debate over who is to blame for this fallen world: Adam or Eve? Spoiler: it was both of them. But who was I kidding? This was still VBS! The funnest, awesomest, and holiest way to spend a week of your life! I had made my decision, and I was going to stick to it. But I didn’t have to stick with it long. The leader of the group, a young woman fresh out of Youth Group, only lasted for three days. On day one, she was chipper and excited. On day two, she was groggy, and by day three, she was 20 minutes late and asleep during storytime. By day four, the “sister-
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hood” was dissolved into the younger group, and I could once again hang out with my younger friends without fear of being labeled “immature.” But a funny thing happened. During those first three days, I had begun to enjoy the small group. I enjoyed seeing two of the girls overindulge on coffee and talk at such a breakneck speed, that I nicknamed them the “Caffeine Sisters.” I enjoyed having more time on our crafts (something that most boys my age would halfheartedly work on, then forget to bring home) and I enjoyed talking to one girl in particular. She was also homeschooled, a bit shy, and far less giggly. We hit it off so well, that even after being mixed in with the younger group, we still preferred each other’s company. I enjoyed having someone to talk to, and she enjoyed watching me burn every square inch of my hands on hot glue guns! If VBS had lasted longer, I would have needed a skin graft! Once VBS ended, we remained friends, and we still talk about the “Caffeine Sisters,” hot glue guns, and me being an honorary member of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Denim Skirts. That’s the funny thing about stepping outside of your comfort zone. You never know what you’re going to experience. You might learn that cooties is a myth passed down from generations. You might learn that friendships with the opposite sex are worthwhile. And you might even learn that a dollop of hot glue on your finger feels like molten lava! by Leora Summers, Caldwell Perspective
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June 2022 One of the facts that every parent knows is, that the late teen to mid-twentyyear-old American male is always hungry. This is magnified when the ravenous male becomes part of the military. The military magnifies the need for caloric intake by virtue of requiring nearly constant heavy effort. To support the energy needs of the vast numbers of the military that is spread around the world there is quite an effort expended. The squadron which Squinty was attached, deployed overseas to a quaint area on the mainland of Japan that was owned and operated by the U.S. Marine Corps. This base had been manufactured circa 1946 and was slated to last for a few years. Squinty and company arrived in the summer of 1972. The place was old by any standard. The caloric needs of the base occupants were served by a substantial mess facility, mess hall, or chow hall to the Navy personnel. However, since it was from a 1946 vintage the Navy guests were convinced that some of the food was also made well before 1946. The prime example were the brownies served occasionally at the noon meal. These alleged brownies were the first armor-plated brownies Squinty had ever bent a fork on. Apparently, since the Marines were the first into combat, they needed food which was armored to go with their weaponry. The mess hall was long on eggs for breakfast and what masqueraded as mashed potatoes for lunch and dinner. The mess hall even served a fourth meal each day. It was called ‘mid-rats’. Since the military has never met a word that it could not truncate the midnight meal was shortened to mid-rats. Mid for midnight and rats for rations. It was the prequel to breakfast a little later in the day. It was comfort food in on the ‘all you can eat plan’. Eggs, fresh from the shell and cooked to order, pork
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racks three or four times an evening. Each arrival would be announced by a tune played from a loudspeaker mounted on the top of the truck. This was much like the ice cream truck making its rounds through the neighborhood, except it was an infuriating sound. The naval guests of the Marine Corps Aviation Station [MCAS] found the first three of the evening to be appreciated. The fourth was a great nuisance. The fourth visit came after taps was played indicating it was time to go night-night. Night-night happened precisely at ten every night, rain, or shine. The nuisance value was enlarged when the Navy Patrol Squadron precipitated in a flap. A flap is when the squadron would be on a patrol event that had become a twenty-four hour a day, seven days a week party. This party had at least three aircraft in the air at any given time. It did not take long for the sailors, both aircraft crew members and ground pounders to want sleep more than food. Close to one hundred men of the squadron were flight crew members. During a flap, they were not available for maintenance and repair work. This was due to the flap requiring that one crew would begin a preflight regimen every three to four hours, one crew was flying to the area of interest, another did its thing on station, and another was making its way home. For the flight crews, it was preflight, fly, post-flight, nap. Then rinse and repeat. If time allowed, food and a shower were used to fill the slack moments. The flight suit was reused until it became crisp with sweat and grime. Laundry was done later, at a more convenient time. The howling siren song of the soba truck was tolerated during ‘normal’ work-
ing hours. It even did good business during the flaps. However, it was not welcome after bedtime. Squawking about this invasion of sleep at first was done through official channels. All to no avail. The truck kept coming after taps. Some contractual agreement said they could come. The sailors had a differing opinion. The one major item that was forgotten was that one should never mess with the enlisted personnel. They bite. And this was no exception to the rule. In Japan, bottle rockets were abundant. From time to time, the aircrewmen would amuse themselves in the launching of bottle rockets. It was amusing, depending on the target du jour. To set the scene properly, a description of the arena in which this event played out in is in order. The barracks were laid out in two parallel two-story rectangles with a small sandy area between them. There was a covered walkway connecting the buildings at one end to finish the U shape. Each building had numerous multiple large double-hung windows. It was hard to dodge the draft inside the buildings. The soba truck playing its despicable tune at full volume would pull into the area between the building and open shop. On one posttaps visit a fix to the problem was applied. It suddenly looked like a battle between massive ships of the line in the days of sail. The soba truck came to a stop, the windows in both barracks flew open and the cannons were winched into position. “FIRE”. “Reload”. “FIRE AT WILL”. Each window erupted in flame and smoke. Bottle rockets, with a swoosh, began spewing a sparkling
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As a kid June was the official start of summer. School was in the rear-view mirror and so many outdoor pleasures lay ahead, it was pure euphoria contemplating where to begin. Childhood innocence faded along with one lane bridges and butterflies. Summer jobs became necessary as weekly allowances disappeared along with nickel candy bars and penny candy. Cars replaced bicycles and play time had to be measured as responsiI must say I enjoy the working conditions of this past spring. It’s nice to work out in a cooler climate but, I just wish Mother Nature and I were more in sync. It’s been very tough to schedule certain types of work when it’s wet and very cool. I don’t remember the last time I wore long pants and a jacket this late into May. I’ve been doing a lot of drip setups lately for raised beds and gardens. There are some key factors to doing drip or micro sprays. First and foremost is where the water comes from. Is it domestic or pressurized ir-
bilities became a part of young adult life. So were the formative years of a baby boomer. As an aging boomer my interest and hobbies have changed little over the years. I still enjoy the outdoors, hunting and fishing, baseball has been replaced by golf. I drive a pick-up rather than a car. Mostly I’m older, and euphoria has been replaced by reflection. All that said I’m not resting on my laurels yet. We will never see one lane bridges or nickel candy bars again, but rigation? If it’s pressurized you probably already have a filter on it, but that’s not adequate for a drip system. Drip requires a much finer screen to remove sands and organic matter that can get through those typical filters for sprinklers. Also key is the use of a pressure regulator. This reduces the pressure from to source to the drip emitters. The setup is; water source, main filter, drip valve, fine drip filter and pressure regulator. I also layout my drip in zones for bigger gardens or multiple raised beds or boxes. Say you’ve got a fairly good sized garden area
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I would bring in a bigger supply line so as to carry more water to the area. Then I would determine how many sections I might have in my garden based on how much water I have to distribute. I will build a manifold for as many zones I may need. Say I need three zones, so I make a manifold with three ½ inch manual ball valves. This allows you to cut or eliminate water for any section that doesn’t currently have need for water. It also helps lower the flow rate of water so the drip emitters oper-
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ate properly. Drip is comprised of small ¼ inch (spaghetti tubing) push in tubing on barbed connectors to make its connections. Using a drip punch tool you pierce ax half inch pipe and push in a barb connector until it’s snaps and can’t be pulled back out. Connect your ¼ inch distribution tubing then cut it to the length you need and place a plug in the end. Use a 3 to 4 inch plastic or metal staple to hold drip tubing where you want it. There are several tubing types to get the water where you want
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my humming bird feeders when one flew under my patio roof this spring and checked out the humming bird mobile that hangs over my patio table. I could hardly get my feeders up fast enough for him! If you want to enjoy some of these special little birds, why not hang a humming bird feeder or two of your own somewhere in your yard. You can buy a feeder in many stores in our area. I like the ones with a little perch under the flower on the feeder. Speaking of the perch, did you know that a humming bird’s tiny legs are only used for perching or walking sideways? Their little legs cannot support them enough to walk or hop. Some feeders have a “mote” on the top of them to help prevent ants from entering the feeders. I usually hang a couple feeders so I can get a little more action. These little birds seem to be a bit territorial with their feeders. It is a little fun to see them do their little territorial dance in the air when more than one shows up at a time. It is easy to make the nectar that you put into the feeder. The recipe is one part sugar to 4 parts hot water. Stir the sugar water until all the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not add dye. It could harm them and is not necessary to attract them. Wait until the “nectar” is cool before hanging your feeder. Humming birds drink this nectar by moving their tongues in and out of the “flower” on the feeder about 13 times a second and can consume up to double their body weight in a day. You should keep the nectar
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This cute little fellow frequents the yard of SuZ Hume. He is one of many that show up at her home. fresh as mold or salmonella can develop in your feeder. You can clean your feeder with 9 parts warm water and 1 part bleach once a week. Be sure to rinse that feeder carefully before rehanging it with fresh nectar. You could also plant a “hummer garden” with the plants like honeysuckles or other bright tubular nectar laden flowers to attract these special little birds to your yard. Be aware though that your cat may find this to be a fun feeding ground of his own! If you are really lucky, you may see a humming bird nest somewhere in your yard. My sister has the pleasure of seeing a little humming bird nest in her yard yearly. A humming bird nest is as small as the circle you can make touching your thumb to your pointer finger and its eggs are as small as a jelly bean. There are many species of humming birds. It is also fun to identify other birds in our area, it may be fun for you to buy a bird identification book to see what you have in your own back yard.
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9:00am ǀ Parade 5K &ǀ KIDS’ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:30am Opening1K Ceremonies & Parade and ***ALL fundsAwards raised overPresentation and above event costs will go to the Runner Caldwell Veterans Council which oversees the Caldwell Veterans Hall*** 11 – 3pm ǀ Vendors Saturday, July 2nd - Race Expo Packet Pick-up I 10am-3pm – 3pm ǀFieldhouse, Car Show At11O’Conner 2201 Blaine Street, Caldwell 11 – 3pm ǀ Kids Activities Monday, July 4 - Race Day I 5K - 7am & Kid’s 1K - 7:15am Start Meet at the Memorial “Walk of Heroes” 11:00am ǀ MostPark, Patriotic Bike 5K Start Time: 7:00 AM (Course map can be found on the City Website) 11:15am ǀ Most Patriotic Dog AWARDS CEREMONY & FINISH FESTIVAL 11:30am ǀ Watermelon Contest 12will - 1pm Wrestle Club for the presentation of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each age group and gifts for the runners who were We haveǀ an awards ceremony dressed in theǀ Live Most Patriotic Presentation of winners in the Kids 1K Fun Run will be at 11:30am at the band stage (middle of Memorial Park), 12 – 3pm Music attire. in the Park with the presentation of winners in the 5K Run immediately following. Families & friends are invited to join the race participants to celebrate their 12- 3pm ǀ Indian Plaza Kidsand Activities accomplishment during Creek our Finishers Festival 4th of July Celebration in the Park. It will feature a live band, food & beverages vendors, activities forDusk kids, car show, and fun One ofPark the highlights will be the WWE Wrestling Expo, starting at 12pm ǀ Fireworks atevents. Brothers
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SPONSORS
Questions or Sponsorship Inquries? Call or Email Sonda Boyum, City of Caldwell, SCAN WITH YOUR PHONE sboyum@cityofcaldwell.org, 208-455-3011 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BEING IN THE PARADE, BECOME A VENDOR OR SPONSOR
SCAN WITH YOUR PHONE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BEING IN THE PARADE, BECOME A VENDOR OR SPONSOR