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STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL RECOGNITION! Pg. 14 HELP CALDWELL BLOOM! Pg. 16 Crookham Family, Farm Family of the Year 2022
CROOKHAM FAMILY: Farm Family of the Year 2022
The Crookham family, Farm Family of the Year 2022, also needs be recognized for the tremendous community partner that they have been to our community through the years. They have given of their service and generosity time after time in so many ways to the people and youth of our community. We are so happy to see them recognized with this prestigious award. We, as a community, have been enriched and blessed because they live among us. The history of their family, business and industry in our community goes way back as follows in the following press release. Congratulations on a well deserved recognition. (Editorial comment) The Stuenenberg clan were close. When Frank and A.K. Stuenenberg moved to Caldwell Idaho in the late 1800s, the rest of the brothers and sisters and their families soon followed. One family was Grace Stuenenberg Crookham and her husband, George Crookham. While the Stuenenberg brothers were bankers,
journalists, and politicians, (Frank Steunenberg was governor and his statue stands in front of the Capitol today), George Crookham was a gregarious businessman. When the World’s Fair of 1907 in Chicago Illinois made popcorn a favorite of the nation, George saw an opportunity to grow and sell it in Canyon County. He soon found out that the climate and soil of the Treasure Valley was favorable to seed production. He didn’t realize it at the time, but the Treasure Valley would become one of the leading Vegetable seed producers in the world. George enlisted his sons, George L. and Frank Crookham to help him with the popcorn business and their high school friend, Joe Albertson, would also help in shelling popcorn. This was George L’s and Frank’s first introduction to the seed business and Joe’s first introduction to the retail business. In 1929 George L. Crookham and his partner Don Baldridge bought Crookham Company. Soon after, Frank Crookham
joined the company. By the 1930’s Crookham became the first company to produce hybrid sweet corn on a commercial scale. George L. and Frank had an interest in new varieties and knew that they needed to boost their seed bank and sought relationships with universities and growers to accomplish this. In 1958 Crookham Seed Company bought the onion-breeding program from Atlee Burpee and transported the stock seed from Rocky Ford Colorado to Caldwell Idaho in a Lincoln Zephyr and an Oldsmobile 88. “We lost the fan belts in both vehicles and were forced to drive across the Colorado Plateau without lights,” recalls Bill Crookham. Today this diligence has paid off, and the company holds some of the largest, sweet corn, onion and popcorn seed banks in the world. (It should also be noted that Joe Albertson also did fairly well for himself.) George and Frank enjoyed the seed business and were dedicated to it and Caldwell. They were aware that they couldn’t
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Brothers Frank and George L. Crookham (sons of George Crookham) and Bill Crookham (son of George L. Crookham) during the early years.
be successful unless they supported their community and workforce. George was known for saying, “I like the seed business, but I enjoy giving people work that helps them support their families and the community just as much. It really starts there.” Bill Crookham carried this tradition of keeping a strong work force and initiated a retirement program and the option for health insurance and profit-sharing. Since its inception, the profit-sharing program has paid out over 25 million to employees and this remains strong today.
Bill Crookham saw the opportunity to expand the business internationally. He traveled to Japan, India and the Eastern European countries when the Soviet Block fell in the early 1990s. Bill also saw the potential of the super sweet corn varieties and took a risk developing these new genetics. It was one of the best decisions he made for the company. Bill’s son George Crookham, Bruce Hobdey and Dustin Batt continue this leading-edge tradition to this day. Under fierce competition and the evergrowing consolidation of Continued on page 10
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April 1 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong at Hubler Airport Terminal - Mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and well-being. Face masks are required to participate. (ages 18+) 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. (Families with kids ages 0-8). 5-7 PM: Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinners. Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1122 W Linden St. Proceeds are used for local community service projects. 6-11 PM: Brave Hearts Night at Indian Creek Steakhouse, 711 Main St., Caldwell. All money raised will support Idaho Veterans. April 2 2 PM: Pokémon Club, Caldwell Library. No experience necessary. (ages 7-15). 10 AM: Baby Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. (Ages 0-2). 7-8 PM: City Council Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. April 5 10 AM-5 PM: WICAP at Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Visit with a WICAP representative to learn about their wide variety of community services. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Caldwell Library. Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6). April 6 3:30 PM: Afterschool Fun: Sprint Paint Project, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. (ages 7-12). April 7 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Stories, songs, and games for toddlers. (Ages 2-6).
April 7 (continued) 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday: Birdhouses, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. (ages 13-17). April 8 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong at Hubler Airport Terminal - Mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and wellbeing. Face masks are required to participate. (ages 18+) 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Learn social skills while enjoying family friendly stories and activities (Families with kids ages 0-8). 5-7 PM: Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinners All are invited to share a meal at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, located at 1122 W Linden St, in Caldwell. Proceeds are used for local community service projects. April 9 8 AM-11 AM: Disabled American Veteran Biscuits & Gravy with Egg Breakfast, Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall, 1101 Cleveland Blvd. Tickets available at the door. 7 PM: Scottish American Society of Canyon County invites you to Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan, Christ Community Church, 603 Everett St., Caldwell (corner of 7th and Everett Streets). the Society will be back at the church with bagpipes, drums, refreshments and Scottish displays for their Scottish church service. April 11 10 AM: Baby Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. (Ages 0-2). 7-8 PM: Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, Caldwell Police Department Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave.
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Events and special promotions happening locally this month! To have your event added call/text Chantele 208-899-6374 or email advertising@caldwellperspective.com April 12 10 AM-5 PM: WICAP at Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Visit with a WICAP representative to learn about their wide variety of community services. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6). 11:30 AM: Noon Break Luncheon, Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 624 Cleveland Blvd. Caldwell City Councilman Chris Allgood will be speaking on, “How Do We Keep Caldwell, Caldwell”. 6:30 PM: Canyon County Republicans Women hosting “Candidate Forum” for gubernatorial and Legislative Districts 10 and 11 candidates. Meet and greet 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Forum starts at 7 p.m., Canyon County Admin Building, 111 N. Ave. April 13 3:30 PM: Afterschool Fun: Make Your Own Wand, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Afterschool Fun (ages 7-12). April 14 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Stories, songs, and games for toddlers. (Ages 2-6). 2 PM: Thursday Afternoon Read, Caldwell Library, Caldwell. We will read and discuss “The Samurai’s Garden” by Gail Tsukiyama. (ages 18+). 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday: Make Your Own Wand, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. (ages 13-17). April 15 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong at Hubler Airport Terminal - Mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and wellbeing. Face masks are required to participate. (ages 18+). 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Learn social skills while enjoying family friendly stories and activities (Families with kids ages 0-8). 6 PM: Oakes Brothers Pop Up Shop: Divine Grace - Faith based bibles, stationary and home goods. April 16 10-11 AM: Easter egg Scramble, Memorial Park, 619 Irving St. Thousands of eggs will be filled with candy and other surprises. Ages 3-12 can participate in the annual “scramble”, 2 years and under can visit the Easter bunny to receive a goody bag. 11 AM-3 PM: Easter egg hunt on the Lawn, Caldwell Train Depot, 701 Main St. 11 AM-3 PM: Spring Eggstravaganza, Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S. Kimball Ave., Caldwell. Children will enjoy hunting for over 20,000 thousand eggs, meeting the Easter bunny, our Homes of Idaho ‘cutest chick’ contest, and other children’s activities. The whole family will enjoy our spring market with local crafts and yummy treats!
April 16 (continued) 2 PM: Optimist Family Movie, Caldwell Public Library. Watch “Sing 2” at the library. Snacks provided. (All ages). 6 PM: Oakes Brothers Pop Up Shop: Divine Grace - Faith based bibles, stationary and home goods. April 18 10 AM: Baby Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. (Ages 0-2). 7-8 PM: City Council Meeting, Caldwell Police Department Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. April 19 10 AM-5 PM: WICAP at Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Visit with a WICAP representative to learn about their wide variety of community services, including food, financial, childcare, and housing assistance. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6). April 20 11 AM-2 PM: Rental Assistance Pop-Up Event with Jesse Tree in the Caldwell Library’s Idaho Room. 3:30 PM: Afterschool Fun: Birdhouses, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. (ages 7-12) April 21 8-9 AM: Coffee Connect sponsored by Cushing Terrell, 702 Main St. Bring your business cards and come meet other business owners and community members over a cup of coffee. 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Stories, songs, and games for toddlers. (Ages 2-6). 12 PM: Caldwell Library Board of Directors Meeting. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday: Augmented/Virtual Reality, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., (ages 13-17). 6:30 PM: Thursday Evening Read, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. We will read and discuss “The Samurai’s Garden” by Gail Tsukiyama. (ages18+) April 22 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong at Hubler Airport Terminal - Mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and wellbeing. Face masks are required to participate. (ages 18+) April 23 8 AM-12 PM: Caldwell Clean Up Day, volunteers will meet at the City Hall, 411 Blaine St. For project assignments and snacks. Volunteers Needed! See page 3. 10 AM: Rugged Idaho Expo, Indian Creek Plaza, Downtown Caldwell. Whether it’s mountain biking, rafting, racing, hunting, or fishing you’ll find everything you need for your next adventure. Come and check out the best gear, guides, and grub in Idaho. Then, crack open a cold one and rock out to live music.
April 24 11 AM-3 PM: Baked Potato/ Dessert Bar & Silent Auction, Caldwell SDA School, 2317 Wisconsin Ave., Caldwell. Community fundraiser for Caldwell CDA Elementary. Please come support your youth and enjoy a simple meal along with a silent auction. Tickets available at the door. Volunteer/ donations, please call or text Chris Kiselich at 970-361-0801. April 25 10 AM: Baby Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. Lapsit storytime with stories, songs, and activities for babies. (Ages 0-2). April 26 10 AM-3 PM: WICAP at Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Visit with a WICAP representative to learn about their wide variety of community services, including food, financial, childcare, and housing assistance. 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6). 12-1 PM: Design Review Commission, Caldwell Police Department, 110 S. 5th Ave. 5:30-7:30 PM: “Once Upon a Time” Gala. Join us for an evening of food and fun while we raise money for the library’s endowment fund. Participate in our silent auction, enjoy a delicious meal from a variety of local food trucks, view our new History of Caldwell exhibit, and so much more! Tickets available at caldwellpubliclibrary.org/gala April 27 3:30 PM: Afterschool Fun: Collaborative Art, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. (ages 7-12) April 28 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. Stories, songs, and games for toddlers. (Ages 2-6). 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday: Screen Printing, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., (ages 13-17). 5:30-8 PM: Business After Hours at White Dog Brewing, 712 Arthur St., Suite A. April 29 10 AM: Tai Chi & Qigong at Hubler Airport Terminal - Mindful, holistic exercise for overall health and well-being. Face masks are required to participate. (ages 18+) 10:30 AM: Family Social Storytime with Project LAUNCH, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. Learn social skills while enjoying family friendly stories and activities (Families with kids ages 0-8).
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Acts of Kindness: Rescue Hero Michelle Glaze Gives A Voice To Local Animals
Michelle Glaze with her own dog, a Catahoula she rescued from an unsafe environment Michelle Glaze will never forget the changed look of gratitude in the eyes of a German Shepherd she rescued from the cold chains of captivity on a frozen Winter’s day. Or the baby Cocker Spaniel she saved from a solitary, outdoor life of neglect. Those are just Advocates Against Family Violence will be stopping at City Hall for their first stop of pinwheel planting for Child Abuse Awareness Month. Mayor Wagoner will also be proclaiming Child Abuse Awareness
two examples of the many random acts of kindness Glaze does for the benefit of countless furry friends in Canyon County. In fact, when it comes to saving animals, she’s never one to shy away from a challenge. She is a woman who’s determined to give voice to animals and will never hesitate to do what’s necessary to rescue any one of them from abuse. “A lot of times I find them trapped in fight or flight mode,” she said. “So many people are so cruel to animals.” She feels it’s impossible for her to “just stand by’... when Idaho laws don’t go far enough to protect vulnerable animals in our State.” She constantly petitions for more attention to the issues she passionately cares about. Glaze is such a kind-hearted woman that even with a full time job, she’s made animal welfare her 30-year mission. She isn’t associated with a
Pinwheels for Prevention Month at City Council on April 4th. We invite you to come participate at this special gathering called Pinwheel for Prevention. Who: The public is invited to attend, Advocates against Family Violence, City of Caldwell,
particular organization, but will reach out to animal rescue and shelters when necessary. By her actions alone, an animal is blessed every single day by her volunteer efforts to save, educate, reunite, rehome, and rehabilitate. It’s a heartbreaking job, but Glaze will often use her personal scanner to identify a deceased pet on the road, then lovingly deliver the news to its owner. In addition to her own funds, she has helped raise money to feed, spay/neuter, and provide shelter to pets in need. “Since I was a little girl, I’ve always had compassion for animals,” Glaze explains. And she comes by it honestly. Her father and grandmother would often bring rescue animals home to adopt or rehabilitate. Ever since, she has been the go-to person in the community when someone is faced with an animal dilemma. She wants people to know she
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waste/debris in waste containers. No hazardous waste (i.e. used motor oil, no paint, liquid waste, tires or freon appliances). The Canyon County Landfill will waive fees for Canyon County residents on April 23rd only. There is a 1 ton, 4 tires and one refrigerator maximum allowance. Caldwell Clean-up Day will take place on April 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will meet at the City Hall, 411
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Mayor Wagoner. What: Pinwheels for Prevention When: April 5, 2022 at 1pm Where: City of Caldwell, City Hall, 411 Blaine Street
Caldwell Clean-up Week April 18-April 23 Caldwell Clean-up week consists of extra resources to help get rid of extra items. Call Republic Services at 208-3451265 to schedule large and bulky items: large and small furniture items, non-freon appliances, carpet/vinyl piecesin 4’ rolls and 60 lbs or less, tree branches/shrubs cut and tied in 4’ bundles or 60 lbs. or less, large paper bags of grass clipping or yard debris, small household items, empty paint cans, and/or miscellaneous
by Valerie Christensen, Caldwell Perspective understands when circum- to the animals she loves. She stances become difficult to is also more than willing to keep a pet and will work with help her neighbors in the comowners to help them find the munity solve “animal dilemanimal a new forever home. mas” the best way she knows A piece of advice she has to how - with an abundance of someone in such a situation love that overflows from her is “to do home checks and generous heart. know who you’re giving your animal to.” She can’t stress enough the importance of doNEW MONTHLY EVENT! ing home checks and ensuring the animal will be treated well. “First Fridays Historic Her motto is also to “adopt and Downtown Caldwell” not shop.” She feels there’s so many wonderful potential pets First Friday of Each Month in shelters who need a family 6-9 PM and wants potential owners to look there first before respondNew monthly event ing to other methods. highlighting downtown Michelle Glaze is happy to continue her random acts of retailers offering a monthly kindness each day, but she giveaway with shopping more than welcomes commustamp card. Visit Averie nity assistance in her efforts. She said facebook messenger Lane or Spectagals is the best way to reach her (located in Oakes Brothers and she’ll gladly accept any Marketplace) to start a card. type of donation to pass along
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Blaine Street at 8 a.m. for project assignments and snacks. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please complete the volunteer application (found at www. cityofcaldwell.org) and return to Sonda Boyum, sboyum@ cityofcaldwell.org. Clean up will include planting flowers, picking up trash and more. The is an event that is sponsored by the Mayors Youth Advisory Council and Republic Services.
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Caldwell’s Gina Bicandi Dowen Celebrated
This woman is not afraid to get her hands dirty and has been a true instrument to Destination Caldwell’s brand in preserving and highlighting our community’s rich agriculture heritage! We would like to celebrate Gina Bicandi Dowen today in honor of #WomensHistoryMonth “I feel my life has really been blessed and agriculture has been a big part of that. I am lucky enough to be the daughter of Dick and Dorothy Bicandi and grew up on the ranch and feedlot outside of Caldwell. That started my love of all things Agriculture. I then graduated from Vallivue High School participating in the FFA Program, continued on to Texas A & M University on scholarship, achieving an Agribusiness Degree in 4 yrs, and wisely married a farmer and my partner in mischief, Tad Dowen, whom I have spent countless hours riding in trac-
bors and around the valley, with our emphasis being local and fresh. I am proud of Chad, Tom and Tad and the products they grow and harvest, and the wonderful team of people that help water, prune, weed, pick, deliver, bag and sell our products. I consider them all part of our farm family! I love planting because it is the start of everything, full of hope and excitement, all the wishes and plans for the year. I love the harvest because it represents all the things that happened throughout the year, the weather, the people who have come and gone, the ups and the downs, the frustrations and the prayers, the smiles We LOVE the SHEEP DRIVE! At 7:45 on the mornings on March 5th and 7th, this amazing flock was right in front of our house on Wagner Road, Caldwell. The Soulen family owns these sheep out of Weiser. According to Harry Soulen, the sheep have been in their winter pasture out by Melba in the Swan Falls area, and they were walking them to Letha to be sheared. The sheep will then lamb in the spring pasture in the Crane Creek area. When the lambs are old enough, in about June, they will continue their journey being led back to the back side of Brundage Mountain. Then in the fall, they will be continue on to their winter pasture, near Melba. This journey is about 550 miles round trip. These sheep
and the tears. Farmers are the most resilient people, facing hardships and heartache at every turn, yet we push on because, while the financials can make it a hard living, the end products are amazing. Tasting the most amazing peach or apple, looking into the fresh, big, blinking eyes of a newborn calf with lashes that are a mile long, or holding that final weight slip for the last load of grain; it represents a goal achieved, a success made, and it is always a good life, and I am honored to be a part of it.” Gina Dowen Photo to Right: Gina Down is passionate about the traditions of her heritage!
Loving the Sheep Drive! never see a truck. Harry carries a bell in his hand and the sheep just naturally follow the sound and stay together. There are also 5 or 6 sheep with bells on in the herd, so the others farther back know to follow. The dogs are also amazing to watch, as the Border Collies and Great Pyrenees keep them all in line. Harry’s grandfather, Harry Soulen Sr (now deceased), had been raising sheep in Southwest Idaho since 1926. It was passed on to his son Phil Soulen (now deceased), and now to his son Harry Soulen Jr. We love this tradition in our valley! We have lived at this location for 26 years and every spring and every fall we get to enjoy a little piece of their journey, right in front of our home.
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tor cabs with since the age of 14 (when I could drive myself to his farm after school). We now have two great girls and businesses that I love. My husband and I farm part of the ranch that I was lucky enough to grow up on here in Caldwell, and I manage Lakeview Fruit, a large fruit stand out on Karcher Rd. and Riverside Rd. I am also part of the Caldwell Euzkaldunaks, or Caldwell Basque Charities, as well as a Destination Caldwell Board Member and an Agritourism Committee Member. Farmers and ranchers are solitary in nature and run in small circles out on the fringe of the public area. Not many are comfortable in crowds nor in the public eye, so with so much pressure in our area for land and resources, I feel we have to come out of our comfort zone and open up our daily lives to let the public in. Those of us that can be spokesman, need to be. I love to teach and educate the public about our roots in the area and the agricultural life and products. I feel the more we educate and involve those outside of our industry, the more secure our future is here in this valley. I feel all will be richer for it. The seasonal fruit stand retails products grown by myself and my partners, the owners of the business Tom and Jane Baxter and Chad and Molly Henggeler. We focus on products we grow in the 30 acre garden as well as the orchards, and fill in the gaps with local products from our neigh-
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Harry Soulen (ringing the bell for his sheep to follow) with his Peruvian sheepherder at the head of the flock. A family friend is bringing up the rear with Harry’s wife, Angie (not seen).
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Mayor Jarom Wagoner Delivers First State of the City Address
Mayor Jarom Wagoner On Friday, March 4th, a sizable crowd gathered in downtown Caldwell to hear new Mayor Jarom Wagoner deliver his first State of the City address. The event, which began at noon, included a prayer, introduction, and posting of the colors by a fully costumed bagpiper band. Wagoner then took the stage to introduce himself and share his plans for accelerating Caldwell into the future. Words of appreciation Wagoner began by thanking his sponsors and the Caldwell City Councilors for the “dedication that each one of them provides to our great city.” He continued, “ I can attest that they are actively engaged in the processes of the city and I know that they take their jobs very seriously, which is very much appreciated.” The Mayor said he looks forward to faces and ideas that bring unique insights to the table. Wagoner thanked his wife, Lisa and their three boys for their support and credits them for his ability to serve in his current capacity. Wagoner asked each city employee, whom he called “incredible” to stand and be recognized. He explained, “As in any business, our greatest asset as a city are our employees-they’re the ones that keep everything running from processing your water to… responding to fire and other emergencies and everything in between.” He then detailed a multi-step action plan for helping employees in a rapidly growing city of 70,000. He plans to create more criti-
cal positions, increase wages, and streamline city offices to help with logistics. Making Caldwell better The job of Caldwell Mayor may be new for Jarom Wagoner. However, he embraces the endeavor with many years of experience behind him, as evidenced by past service. He has served on the Caldwell City Council, and as a state representative in the Idaho House. He has also been a municipal planner for the City of Caldwell, Canyon County, and the Ada County Highway District. With that experience, Wagoner spoke about the City’s budget review process and a goal to spend “smarter.” He explained that “too often in the past, we have tried to save ten cents today only to spend fifty cents tomorrow.” He believes great things have been achieved with urban renewal along with important lessons about the proper use of funding. Wagoner outlined the need to use today’s technologies so we can be more efficient and productive as a city with exponential growth. He has a plan for redrawing a comprehensive plan map “to provide better design and layout for the future growth of our city.” His desire is to invest in the 300 employees that serve the population by making long-term investments that will serve our city efficiently for many years into the future. The new Mayor said the City of Caldwell has adopted the new mantra, “We are one.” In February, he held a city-wide all-staff meeting to discuss where Caldwell is now as well as the opportunity its leaders have to strengthen each other. He explains, “We strengthen our team, which in turn strengthens our community.” Resurgence in our business community The new mayor spoke of the incredible additions throughout Caldwell from retail to industrial and commercial buildings. His goal as a mayor is to have a good relationship with each of them and let them “know how important they are to continue cultural success.”
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He expressed the need to reduce red tape to make way for new businesses to relocate. In speaking of the business community, he recalled with sadness the destructive fire at the Darigold plant on October 12, 2021. Despite the tragedy, he was appreciative of the corporate response to the incident. He was impressed that employees were able to keep their jobs, benefits, paychecks and other benefits-even if they couldn’t work at the facility. He recognized plant manager, Rob Tiborino, and his wife Rachelle by presenting him with an award. The mayor said, “It is businesses like this that helped make Caldwell such a special place and we are excited that we will continue to have that partnership with Dairy Gold here in Caldwell.” Plans for Caldwell’s youth Mayor Wagoner began by stating, “I am passionate about many things, but those that know me best know that our youth is at the top of that list.” Among his plans are to be involved with the Trio Upward Bound Program at Caldwell High School. His wish is for them to realize their goals of becoming the first person in their family to attend and graduate from college. The mayor spoke of the opportunities he’s had over the years volunteering in many settings as a youth himself. Now, he looks forward to heading the “amazing” mayor’s youth advisory council. He plans to work alongside them as they serve the community and learn about government. The council is planning a trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about government firsthand. Wagoner wants the youth to know that their opinions matter and “they can and should help
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shape the way our community grows.” He then recognized the council members who were attending the address by asking them to stand and be applauded. Community service clubs Mayor Wagoner expressed his appreciation for the various service clubs operating in the city. He recalled as a young teenager, his father “dragging me down to the rotary club’s Caldwell night rodeo booth on those hot August nights every year to work.” It was through such moments, however, that he learned the importance of service in the community. Wagoner wishes to instill the same desire of service among every city employee. His plan includes paid time off for their involvement with many service organizations including the Boys and Girls Club, Advocates Against Family Violence, and The Salvation Army. He also challenged local businesses to offer similar incentives. The mayor then presented the Caldwell Community Hero Award to Majors Robin and Stephanie Brigio of the Caldwell Salvation Army. New traditions and a bright future Mayor Wagoner was excited to announce “The May-
or’s Charity Golf Scramble,” a new tradition that will begin this August. He said, “This annual event will be completely focused on raising money for a different charitable organization every year with a goal of raising over one hundred thousand dollars each year.” He announced that St. Luke’s Elk’s Rehab Treasure Valley facility would be the first recipient. It’s a cause that is near and dear to his heart, as he “witnessed firsthand the miracles that they perform in their antiquated and somewhat run-down facility.” He relied on their care for several weeks after having brain surgery to remove a tumor last year. He committed at the time, “if I was blessed to become Mayor, I would do something to help them and so many other deserving organizations throughout our community.” In the coming year, the new mayor looks forward to things like welcoming back the Canyon County Spuds Baseball team and watching the future growth of the city. He concluded his remarks by saying, “The future of Caldwell is bright and together we will accomplish amazing things if we will but roll up our sleeves and get to work!”
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Caldwell City has initiated a new “Art Wall” feature to encourage local artists to submit selections from their work for the community to view. The first group of featured artists this week was from the Boys & Girls Club in Caldwell in partnership with the Caldwell Fine Arts “Time of Dream”
program. This programs has assisted many students within the Treasure Valley with needed art supplies encouraging creativity. The students were then invited to City Hall to view their showcased art display and meet with Mayor Wagoner. When asked about their art contributions and how they felt
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seeing it on the art wall, one student stated, “I feel special to see my talent on this wall.” Another commented, “My parents will be proud to see my art there.” It truly was an exciting day for the students and for the City to have this wall up. The City invites local artists to submit an electronic picture of their work to be considered for display on the “Art Wall”. The goal is to feature local young artists and professionals on a quarterly basis. For more information please contact bstevenson@cityofcaldwell.org Who: Caldwell Boys and Girls Club and Local Artist What: First ever feature at the Caldwell City Hall Art Wall
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Caldwell City Features Local Artist
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When: January, April, July, and October Where: City of Caldwell, City Hall A big thank you to Caldwell Fine Arts, Caldwell Flying M
and others who helped the City get this going. As well as Caldwell Boys and Girls Club for being willing to share their art with us.
Caldwell Rotary Club in Action
by Holly Lyons
The Caldwell Rotary Club has been off to an eventful first quarter of 2022! Each week, the Caldwell Rotary Club meets locally with guest presenters in our surrounding areas. These guest presenters bring insight, education and information on global, economic and community matters. On February 23rd, 2022, the 117th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation, the Caldwell Club hosted guest speaker Larry Zilli, former Navy Veteran and volunteer for the Commissioning Committee for the USS Idaho SSN-799. The USS Idaho SSN-799 is a new submarine that is currently under construcRotarian President, Chuck McHugh and tion and will be christened this summer and Guest Presenter Larry Zilly put into commission with the US Navy in the summer of 2023. Mr. Zilli provided information about the USS Idaho and explained the unique design of the insignia and shared his experiences of serving abroad in a naval submarine. We encourage anyone interested in learning more about this, to log on to www.ussidaho.org for some great information. For more information about Rotary membership, programs and activities, please call 208-454-2433 msg.
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National Ag Day Baby Born at West Valley Medical Center Canyon County Farm Bureau recognizes first baby born in the county Representatives from the Canyon County Farm Bureau (CCFB) presented proud parents, Isahas and Alicia McQuinn, with more than $500 of baby gifts in recognition of having the first baby born in Canyon County on National Ag Day this week (Tuesday, March 22). The baby boy, Jo-
by Kaycee Emery, West Valley Medical Center photo courtesy of West Valley Medical Center
April 2022
seph, was born at West Valley Medical Center at 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22. The Canyon County Farm Bureau gives this annual gift in recognition of National Ag Day, a day to celebrate the contribution agriculture has in everyday lives and its essential role in maintaining a strong economy. Baby Joseph.
Parents Alicia and Isahas with gifts donated by the Canyon County Farm Bureau Federation (contact for CCFB is Kristie Dorsey)
2C Kids Week Aims to Bring Home to Youth in Canyon County
The second annual 2C Kids Week launches the first week of March in Canyon County, March 6 – March 12. Several schools and businesses are participating and all community members are welcome to join in on the message, focused on supporting area youth. Each day highlights a new message and activity: Sunday, March 6: Chalk Your Walk - Businesses and service groups will kick off the week of hope by adopting a school in Nampa or Caldwell, then chalk messages of encouragement. Monday, March 7: Band Together for your Kids – Optum Idaho is providing a rubber bracelet for 2C school students to reinforce the message, ‘You matter; You are loved.’ Students are encouraged to share photos of the bracelets with #2CKids. Tuesday, March 8: My Trusted Adult - Students will identify their trusted adult and a couple of characteristics that make them someone they can turn to when times are tough. The names and characteristics will be displayed on large
posters in the hallways. Students are encouraged to take photos with their trusted adults and post them to social media with #2CKids. Wednesday, March 9: Rock Your Socks – Students are encouraged to rock colorful socks to promote happiness and fun. Area first responders will show support by doing the same. Community members and students are encouraged to show off their fun socks on social media with #2CKids. Thursday, March 10: Hope Notes – Pass on a note of hope as you pass someone in the hall. Or visit our wall of hope notes and leave a virtual note of inspiration 2ckidssucceed. org/notes-of-hope. Share your notes on social media with #2CKids. Friday, March 11: High Five Friday – Give a high five to a friend to show encouragement! Share a photo of a high five with #2CKids. All Week Long: Hope Murals in Schools - Idaho Lives and Southwest District Health are supporting a series of ‘Hope Murals’ on the glass windows at area schools. The Idaho Press is hosting a Rock your Socks Photo Contest as part of 2C Kids Succeed Week. Community members are invited to submit photos of their crazy socks to https://www.idahopress.com/ contests/, Sunday, March 6 – Friday, March 11. Voting for
the craziest socks will be open Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13. The winner will be announced in the Idaho Press on Sunday, March 19 and will receive 4 VIP passes to Wahooz! “Our kids have dealt with so much in recent years and we want them to know we stand with them as a community,” said Jean Mutchie, 2C Kids Succeed Board President and event organizer. “This week is for them and it’s planned as we head into what’s traditionally a tough time for students. We really wanted to make sure we kept the focus on them,
surrounding them with love, positivity and hope.” The 2C Kids Succeed initiative is comprised of business leaders, educators, municipal leaders, legislators, non-prof-
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its and anyone interested in building a healthy and resilient community for children. Learn more at 2ckidssucceed.org.
our We Want Y s! Good New Send to editor@caldwellperspective.com or call Chantele, 208-899-6374
Page 8 CALDWELL PERSPECTIVE I love seasonal scented dish soaps and cleaners. In the fall, there’s cozy, pumpkin - scented dish soap. In the spring, my favorite is a
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Dump the Vinegar! Spring Clean Your Home and Heart
multi-purpose concentrate that comes in a lavender scent. I find it helps make mundane cleaning a whole lot more pleasant! It’s su-
per concentrated, so I mix a few tablespoons in a spray bottle to make multiple bottles that last several months. Spring cleaning is much more fulfilling when my home smells like lavender instead of the last product I tried - a homemade vinegar-water solution. To be clear, I actually didn’t hate cleaning with vinegar for the fact that it’s a cheap alternative to get the job done. The biggest problem with my vinegar solution, though, was frankly, the odor. I decided life was too short to be using smelly cleaners when I could shine my counters with lavender instead. So I dumped the vinegar solution. No matter which cleaning products we use, we know the importance of having a clean, sanitary environment in our homes. The same holds true for our hearts. The past few years, I think we can all admit, have been a little difficult on our tickers. Maybe because of it, we’ve bottled up a lot of internal vinegar or less than generous feelings toward others with whom we’ve disagreed. Or anger over the cards we’ve been dealt in life. I’ll be the first to admit that my heart needs healing. The good news is springtime represents a beautiful chance to make a new start. To throw away the old bottle of vinegar to make room for the fragrant scents of spring. We can pour out any old feelings of discontent and replace them with something sweeter. Just like my lavender bottle comes concentrated, our hearts have the ability to spread some desperatelyneeded positivity to everyone around us. Here are
Making Mornings Bright
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four ways to make a spring clean of the heart: Be grateful One of the best ways to get through difficult times is to watch for the good in the world. In all the chaos and commotion, there are always helpers and healers to be grateful for. It’s healthy for our hearts to move forward after trying times when we take the time to enjoy the small and simple things of life. Keeping a gratitude journal can be really helpful. If we make a goal to write at least one thing we’re grateful for every day, it helps us to be present in the precious, present moment. It offers a way to separate from the hurts of the past or worries about the future. There are still plentiful simple pleasures in life - ( Mine includes a messy hamburger from the drivethrough) - we just have to look for them. Gratitude is also a great remedy for fear. There’s a Mother Goose rhyme that says: For every ailment under the sun, There is a remedy, or there is none; If there be one, try to find it; If there are none, then never mind it. One of the best ways to ‘never mind’ our own problems and worries is to remember the serenity prayer. That is, to take care of the things we have control over, learn to accept the rest, and know the difference between the two. If we can find a way to show gratitude even during the most trying times, it will give an immediate boost to our hearts. Some of the happiest families and most joyous people I know have suffered the most
overwhelming trials. Their secret? They always find something to be thankful for. Take daily doses of laughter I believe it’s becoming increasingly vital in today’s world to cultivate a sense of humor just to make it through life. My husband has a great sense of humor and is really good at helping me see the lighter side of things. Usually if there’s nothing to actually worry about, I’m really good at making something up! But I am working at it every day because a good belly laugh makes my heart happy. Laughter’s magic is no joke and there’s a good reason it’s often called the best medicine. But what is so beneficial about everything from a chuckle to a hearty belly laugh? According to Helpguide.org, a mental and emotional health resource, laughter strengthens the immune system, diminishes pain, protects against the effects of stress, and can boost mood. Those who seek out more opportunities to laugh may experience marked improvements in their emotional health. The Mayo clinic says that short-term benefits to a good giggle include stimulating the heart, lungs, and muscles and increasing the endorphins released by the brain. Laugher also may stimulate circulation, which can tame tension and aid in muscle relaxation. Sounds like a pretty good heart-healing weapon to me!
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Frances Alberta Erskine was born on August 21, 1938 in The Dalles, Oregon to Albert and Reba King. She moved to Caldwell with her parents where her dad farmed. The family grew by one more daughter. Frances was in high school when she met Samuel “Roy” Erskine. The two fell in love and were married in May of 1956. Frances worked at the Dairy Queen until she became a mother and she stayed home to take care of her family. Roy and Frances were blessed with five children, George,
Pam, Tim, Patricia and Rodney. While Roy worked for Feller Trucking, Spudnik and the Yamamoto family, Frances was able to go with her husband as they travelled across the southwest repairing equipment. They traveled many miles while enjoying one another. She was a great traveling partner through their 66 years of life together until she was called to her home in Heaven on March 6, 2022. Frances loved baking and quilting with her granddaughters and babysitting her grand-
children. She was a great fan of chocolate particularly Milky Way candy bars and Idaho Spud bites. Frances had many hobbies including sewing, quilting, crocheting and camping. She loved hummingbirds, ladybugs and the color yellow. She taught Missioniets and Sunday school at Church. She had such a love for our Lord and Savior. She is survived by her five children George (Darla) Erskine, Pam (Robin) DeLong, Tim Erskine, Patricia (Steve) Hilkey, Rodney Erskine; 7 grandchildren Nathan (Man-
dy) Hilkey, Stephanie (Justin) Freeman, Susan DeLong, Rebecca (Greg) Cotner, Christopher DeLong, Kimberly (Kyle) Orris, Jenni Erskine; 7 great grandchildren, Kaylee Hilkey, Addison Hilkey, Justin Jr. Freeman, Alyson Freeman, Zander Freeman, Baylor Orris and Braylee Orris; sister Connie (Larry) Scott and brother Brad (Kitty) King. Frances was preceded in death by her parents and two great grandchildren Kelsey Hilkey, Jasmine DeLong, an aunt, uncle and grandparents. Funeral services will be
Forgive and love others unconditionally The past few years have been intense and you may have felt anything but humorous - even out of sorts. Many have disagreed or argued with someone they normally would normally get along with beautifully. Maybe you’re holding a grudge against someone for making an insensitive remark or unfriended a person who didn’t agree with you. Even if our neighbor annoys us to no end, everybody wants to be heard and understood. Maybe it’s time to have a real eye to eye and heart to heart conversation with that person to see if common ground can be found. When spring cleaning our hearts, pouring out the old solution may be a little
harder than we thought. After all, why would we want to waste a perfectly good bottle of vinegar? For me, it’s because it can be replaced with something that smells a whole lot nicer. Hearts are healed when we try to see things from another’s perspective and love them unconditionally. If you can be the first person to reach out, you might end up having a good laugh at the pettiness that started the argument in the first place. Forgive and love yourself Maybe the person you’ve been argumentative and at odds with is actually yourself! At times, it can be easier to forgive others than ourselves for something we did in the past. We may have “lost it” during a time when stress was high
and patience was low. We have to remember that loving others starts with loving that person reflected in the mirror. I’ll never forget one of those days when I had lost my temper with my son and the stresses of life had become too much to disguise my tears. Seeming to somehow understand, he came back a few minutes later to comfort me with a hug and a straggly dandelion bouquet he had plucked from the front yard. To me, those “weeds’’ were beautiful because they symbolized the epitome of grace that my son gave to me. Sometimes, we are just presenting our symbolic bouquet of dandelions to others because we’re human and it’s the best we can do. Even when others
extend a hand of mercy and forgiveness, we often blow up the mistakes we’ve made and repeat them in our minds over and over. It’s important to remember to stop comparing our-
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selves to others who are on their own unique journey through life. Dumping the vinegar in our hearts may not be easy, but life is too short to not enjoy the fragrant lavender of spring.
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Crookham Family: Farm Family of the Year 2022 (continued from page 1)
Early sweet corn harvest with mules and wagon family seed companies into a few corporate agricultural behemoths, Crookham Company continues to play an important role. George Crookham explains, “We couldn’t have done it without the culture that was established before us. This creates a solid foundation for our future.”
Bill Crookham, during a late 1930s onion field harvest
George and Mary Crookham doubled the size of the company over the past few decades and the company’s workforce remains strong, innovative, and dedicated. The story of Crookham Company couldn’t be told without talking about how tru-
ly unique the Treasure Valley is for farming. It’s high desert cool nights and warm days, low humidity, and protection of the mountains to the North, South, and West from damaging weather, creates an ideal area for food and seed production. This region created and supported 5,668 jobs in 2021 in Agriculture for Can-
Bill Crookham, during a visit to Japan to further expand the business internationally
yon County alone. Crookham Company believes that the best way to honor farm families is to protect the working farms for local food security and to also understand how the Treasure Valley ties into national and international security by ensuring food and seed sources. George Crookham explains, “We take
the long look into the future, not only for the company, but for our co-workers and community. We know this is the foundation we inherited, and this is the foundation we will pass on.” *Idaho Department of Labor 2021
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light touch, form into 6 patties no more than 1 inch thick. Refrigerate the burgers until the grill is ready. 3. Brush the grill grate and coat it with oil. Put the burgers on the grill, cover and cook for 7 minutes, flipping after about 4 minutes, for medium-done (150 F, slightly pink). Add a minute per side for well-done (160 F). 4. If you are making cheeseburgers, put 2 slices of cheese on each burger 1 minute before the burgers are going to be done.
5. To toast the buns, put them cut-sides down directly over the fire for the last minute of cooking. 6. If serving the burgers directly from the grill, serve on the buns. If the burgers will sit, even for a few minutes, keep the buns and the burgers separate until just before eating. The best garnishes for burgers are the classics: a slice of ripe beefsteak tomato, a mound of sautéed onions, a leaf of romaine lettuce, a dollop of coleslaw, or a few slices of dill pickles.
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Daughters of The American Revolution Good Citizens Awards
Brad Jeffrey Scott Bugher, senior from Parma High School has been named the 2021-22 first place winner of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Committee Scholarship Contest from the Idaho Pocahontas Chapter – Caldwell. Bugher wrote an essay where he answered the question, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It?” The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awarded Brad with a check ($50), a DAR pin, DAR Good Citizens Certificate and a wallet card with his name on them. He has demonstrated the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. Brad holds a high GPA. He is a member of the National Honor Society, FHLA (Future Hispanic Leaders of America), and Leos Club during his sophomore and junior years. During his senior year he was an SOS member. Brad was a leader for three years in doing fundraisers and projects around Parma, Idaho. Brad took many challenging classes offered for college credits. His goal after graduation from high school is to attend University of Idaho to join their Forestry program and get a masters in fire ecology. Per Brad’s English teacher, his most distinguishing characteristics are likely his personality, spirituality and his level of maturity. There is no question about Brad’s ability to become a great leader in any field he chooses. He has a great love for doing God’s work. Per Parma School Counselor, Brad is honest, dependable, determined and caring. He genuinely cares about other people. Lizbeth Hernandez, senior from Vallivue High School has been named the 2021-22 second place winner in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Committee Scholarship Contest from the Idaho Pocahontas Chapter – Caldwell. Hernandez wrote an essay where she answered the question, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It?” The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Lizbeth with a DAR pin, DAR Good Citizens Certificate and a wallet card with her name on them. She has demonstrated the qualities of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. Lizbeth is the winner of the “Evelyn M. Williamson Memorial Award”. She was awarded a check in the amount of $100.00 from the Idaho Pocahontas Chapter-Caldwell. Mrs. Evelyn M. Williamson was very actively involved in the establishment of the Vallivue School District and vigorously supported the school activities. She served as Idaho State Corresponding Secretary and Chapter Regent in the Idaho
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Pocahontas Chapter-Caldwell. Lizbeth activities include FHLA, Book Club, TRIO, Writing club, Speech Club and Debate to name a few. Lizbeth has a high GPA. She has taken enough dual/college credits that will allow her to finish a computer science degree. She would like to go to college to pursue a law degree. She is also, taking a CAN and EMT course in school. Per her teachers, Liz desires to be a first-generation college student of an immigrant family. She has the aspirations and ability to become a lawyer. Maribel Garcia, senior from Homedale High School has been named the 2021-22 third place winner in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Committee Scholarship Contest from the Idaho Pocahontas Chapter-Caldwell. Garcia wrote an essay where she answered the question, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for preserving it?” The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Maribel with a DAR pin, DAR Good Citizens Certificate and a wallet card with her name on them. She has demonstrated the quali-
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ties of Dependability, Service, Leadership and Patriotism. Maribel activities includes FHLA, TRIO, NHS and after school jobs. She volunteers many hours helping her local community. She did many volunteer jobs at her school to help with fundraising. Working as a waitress Maribel learned to be very patient and she enjoyed meeting people. After Maribel graduates High School, she plans to attend a college or university to become an Elementary Education Teacher. After her education, she would like to return to Homedale and teach school. Maribel’s hobbies include deep cleaning houses and
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to about 50,000 in number at this Wildlife Management Area near Parma. These geese leave these ponds twice a day just before sunset and again just before dawn to feed. They return a few hours later to rest. They repeat this pattern until they are ready to travel on to their next northern nesting area. If you haven’t seen this, it might be too late for this year, but you should consider putting it on your calendar for next year. It is quite a thrill to see!
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Every year the snow geese migrate and stop by the ponds at the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Parma and they are a sight to behold. Their sound is also breathtaking to hear as they fly overhead! Snow geese are long distance travelers, flying from Central California to Siberia and back within a year. In late winter and early spring, the snow geese stop here for about 6 weeks to rest and refuel before heading north. During this time, the snow geese can reach up
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we generally pick up between 3-6 of these cans each time. There are also a few Keystone Light cans. If you are one of these people who do this, just STOP it! I just don’t get it! Why do some people continue to throw their empties out their car windows with no regard for our community as they drive along? How hard is it to hang on to them along with their other trash and put it all in the trash can at
by Leora Summers, Caldwell Perspective
their house once they get home? TAKE HOME MESSAGE: Please take your empties and misc. trash home and toss it there, along with your other garbage. Help keep our streets clean. It’s not that tough to do! We This is what we find every time we teach our kids not to walk down Dorman Avenue near litter, so let’s try to man- the corner of Dorman and Linden age to not do that ourAvenues... selves. THANK YOU!
Fish & Game Forecast For Chinook Could Be Best Return Since 2015
By Roger Phillips, Public Information Supervisor
Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved spring Chinook fishing seasons for the Snake, Clearwater and Salmon River drainages, which will open April 23. Fishing for Chinook will be open daily in the Lower Salmon River, Little Salmon River, Snake River in the mainstem Clearwater River, Middle Fork of the Clearwater River and South Fork of the Clearwater River. Fishing for Chinook will be open four days per week in the North Fork Clearwater River, Thursday through Sunday. Seasons will run no later than Aug.7, but are typically
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still below the 10-year average or 44,259 Chinook. Fish and Game Anadromous Fish Manager John Cassinelli told commissioners that when Chinook returns are trending upward, the return often exceeds forecast. For example, last year’s forecast was 18,000 fish and about 30,000 returned. Fisheries managers will be monitoring Chinook returns as they come over dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers. In addition to the adult Chinook returning this year, additional Chinook are likely to return as juvenile male “Jacks” that have spent only one year in the ocean and are less than 24 inches long. Jacks provide anglers more opportunities to harvest fish without affecting the number of fish available to replenish hatcheries. Cassinelli also noted that ocean condition surveys taken in 2021 were good to excellent, which bodes well for future Chinook returns to Idaho.
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Spring is officially here and after a cold February and March everybody in my little circle is indeed ready for more sunshine and warmer temps. I know I’m looking forward to a game of golf without four layers of winter wear and wool socks. The downward bend of a fishing rod is a good barometer that the cold winds of the new year are abating, and warmer days
I had a recent conversation after church last Sunday with a fellow p a ri s h i o n e r and reader of my column. She had the kindest of comments. She said “reading your column is like having a conversation with you”. I said thanks that’s exactly what I’ve been trying to do since I started writing this column. That’s the greatest compliment anyone could pay me except telling me my column was the greatest ever. So I’ve still got a goal to strive for. During our conversation I mentioned that I
are ahead. Fishing the Snake River as a Spring opener for years was passage to a new season. I started fishing from the bank with plastic jigs or mepps spinners. Over time my tackle and presentation changed very little. This year I intended to change that. Many think of a bobber as something used by an overall clad youngster fishing a farm pond, or a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of Life Magazine. Any parent or grandparent that has experienced the pleasure of teaching a four-year-old to
believed that God had given us all the necessary tools to grow food on our own. God gave us the earth, the sun, air and rain and the common sense of how things grow. I say this because a very basic knowledge of growing technic is all one needs. Before text books were written on growing food most people had to grow their own because there weren’t grocery stores and large productive farms providing fruits, vegetables and meat for household consumption. Growing knowledge was passed on from generation to generation and all gratitude was given to God for the many blessings. From the very beginning of my writing this col-
fish with an old red and white float has also dealt with the aggravation. A four-year old’s mind casting a bobber with a 202 Zebco reel is totally unconcerned about the fish hook whipping around three to four feet below the float, and if you lengthen three or four feet to five, you’re asking for a hook in something other than a fish even if you are an adult, my lip and my grandson comes to mind. Fishing with a slip bobber for steelhead on the Salmon and Clearwater rivers became popular twenty or so
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umn I’ve tried to encourage you my readers to include your children and grandchildren in growing your garden together, to set time aside to work the ground together to plant and train tomatoes and pole beans,etc. If you work the garden as a family project, you’ll pass down more than just doing chores together, but a plethora of memories like I got from my mom and my grandparents. I, to this day recall how much my mom loved geraniums and learned how to winter them over in the basement of our house. Or the time my grandmother sent me out to collect bell peppers from the garden with the words don’t eat them. Well I didn’t think
Busy Bugs 4-H Members Bow Wow Biscuits and Cat Treats for the Canyon County Animal Shelter
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ward to entering their projects in the Canyon County Fair in July. If you are interested in 4-H, contact the Canyon County Extension Office at 208-459-6003
Busy Bug members participate in a variety of community service activities including helping at the Indian Creek Festival and other community events. They serve at the Snake River Stampede Breakfast
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years ago. I intend to use the technique proven effective for steelhead, on a small mouth bass. The idea of a slip bobber is to keep your bait as near the bottom as possible without snagging. That is achieved by a bobber stopper. The stop is usually thread tied on your fishing line. If the depth of the water fished is known or estimated to be say ten feet, then your stop is tied on your line ten feet up from the terminal tackle. The terminal tackle can be anything from live bait to any kind of artificial, enough
weight must be used to pull the line through the slip float until it hits the stop. This system allows the angler to fish a bait much deeper and still cast without putting a hook someplace other than in the water. The slip bobber can also be used on still water for all species. Looking at the long-range forecast March should go out like a lamb. If you have never fished a slip float it might be time to try something new, may your line be tight. by Pat King
I liked bell peppers but, never tell my 7 year old self not to eat something. Half hour later my grandma came looking for me as I was downing my 3rd or 4th sweet delicious green bell pepper. I still sneak a bell pepper as I work in my garden. You also teach them what you know and spend quality time with your family. There also are many financial, health and charitable benefits to growing your garden family style. Working with nature gives you a depth
of appreciation for your own ground and the environment that is rarely taught and getting your hands dirty and probably your knees, arms and face, will strangely make you feel better about everything. Hard work is as the Bible says a place of dignity and providing for yourself and others are the blessings from God and your cooperation with his will. God bless and Happy Easter. Until next time Pat.
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Seven students from MOSAICS Public School were recognized at the state level for excellence in art through the National PTA Reflections art program. Five of these students went on to excel in the regional competition, and two finalists from the region, Emma and Rhyanna, have moved into the national level of competition. MOSAICS is a public STEM school, which incorporates Art into their STEM-focused, cross-curricular, projectbased learning. The Reflections program provides students with the opportunity to
apply their artistic skills and compete at a national level. MOSAIC’s Art teacher, Miss Glick, coached each student in preparing an entry in the Visual Arts category. The contest has several additional categories, such as photography and dance. MOSAICS PTA President, Cassandra Murdock, helped bring the program to MOSAICS. She has fond memories of the program, now in its 50th year. “I absolutely loved it, I looked forward to it every year,” said Murdock. “It was part of my youth that I really
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loved, and I wanted it to be part of my kid’s lives too.” The PTA puts a great deal of emphasis on not only the quality of the art project itself, but how it incorporates the theme. This year’s theme was “I will change the world by…” Each entry includes a statement from the student about how they are going to change the world, like this one from Rhyanna: “I will change the world by being a light when no one else is and by helping others rise up. Even when others choose not to do right or good I will choose to be a light and find the good, and be an example to help others rise up.” Even at the school level, the program provides incredible opportunities for students to engage with the community. The seven school-level winners were selected by the Idaho State PTA President to bring their artwork to the State Capital for PTA Advocacy Day in January. They attended legislative discussions, displayed their artwork, and ate lunch with their representatives. “Art is the purposeful expression of an idea. By including art in our STEM model, we are preparing our students to communicate in meaningful ways with others,” shared Anthony Haskett, principal of MOSAICS. “Competing in Reflections allows students to practice different art forms and receive feedback from a wider audience.” This is the second consecutive year that MOSAICS students have earned recognition through this program. In 2021, three students earned state-level recognition, and one student competed nationally. Below are this year’s winners at each level; students who earn an Award of Excellence advance to the next level. Regional Level Awards: Alexis De Lira, Visual Arts, 3-5 - Award of Merit Tate Johnson, Visual Arts, K-2 - Award of Excellence Emma Murdock, Photography, K-2 - Award of Excellence Rhyanna Murdock, Photography, Special Artist - Award of Excellence Lochlan Murdock, Visual Arts 3D, 3-5 - Award of Merit Acamas Sandoval, Dance, K-2 - Award of Excellence Wyatt Underwood, Visual Arts, Special Artist - Award of Excellence State Level Awards: Tate Johnson, Visual Arts, K-2 - Award of Merit
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April 2022 Notice: The following depictions you are about to read are hyperbolized for entertainment purposes only, and no birds that were harmed in this story are on the State and County no-kill list. And even if they were, it happened after the statute of limitations. I don’t know exactly how long the statute of limitations is for this kind of act, but it’s been long enough now. Please don’t come after us, I can’t afford a lawyer. At what moment do you stop and realize your dad is officially an old man? Perhaps it is when the salt begins to outnumber the pepper, or maybe his gait has slowed down. Perhaps you find yourself talking to him at a volume usually reserved for inside a metal shop, or the fact that he will only watch NCIS and reality TV anymore. For me, it was the moment my father declared war on the birds in our backyard. Tiring of their relentless attempts to build nests in the corners of the house, my father launched a scorched earth campaign against the not-so-friendly fowl that descended on our home like a Biblical plague. Now let me clarify right here, right now, that my father loves birds. The fact that in the spring and summertime our backyard is filled with a glorious melody of songbirds is not the issue. No, much like the thousands of wars that have been fought throughout the history of civilization, this was all about three things. Location, location, and location. You see, our yard is filled with beautiful, sturdy trees fit for the finest of bird nests. And yet, to these modern, snowflake-generation birds, trees are too old-school, too mainstream, and they reek of tradition. Building a nest in a tree? The modern bird will turn their beak upward in disdain. No, the modern bird must make its nest on the sides of houses, inside metal pipes— we even had a hummingbird make a nest on a thick piece of wire hanging above our deck! These half-baked constructions led to twigs, feathers, mud, leaves, and all types
A Murder Most Fowl
of nest-making material scattered around our house. It means the continuous sound of talons, anisodactylous, and zygodactyls brushing against our walls and roof. You know they are birds; in your heart of hearts, you know it. You’ve seen them do it. But in your mind’s eye, you can see a herd of large New York-sized rats crawling all over your home, just looking for an opening to crawl into. If the horror film industry is looking for the next great scary sound, they should come to my house. So, I understood my father’s motives as I watched him stalk his prey in our yard. Dressed to kill, wearing an ushanka, camouflage paint on his face, and armed with a twenty-gauge shotgun, my father filled the air with the sound of gunfire…and feathers. “He just killed that bird!” said my mother, shocked at this cold display of violence from her own husband. “A murder most fowl”, I wittily replied. But she couldn’t see the alternate spelling, so the joke was missed on her. My father would take the casualties of war and give them a proper burial, while I played taps on my harmonica. My mother and I tried to convince my father that there were hundreds, if not thousands of birds in the area and there was no way he could “bump off” enough birds before some stool pigeon got the word out. But my father was not swayed by our calls for a ceasefire. “Never give up, never surrender!” he called out. So, for the next few months, we hunkered down. We took broomsticks to the beginnings of nests on our house, we yelled at birds as they came flying towards our windows, and my father rained down (or in this case, up) heckfire on them. Never in the interest of extinction, but rather a forceful relocation to the trees. Peace talks were out of the question. The doves couldn’t find an olive branch, and the birds began retaliating in their own ways. Naïve birds smashed against our window in a futile gesture, hoping to weaken our high-tech defenses we called “glass”. They began daily bombings. If they
couldn’t build on our house, they would at least defame it with their refuse. Oh yes, these birds fought dirty. While I could never prove it, I’m pretty sure I even caught a glimpse of them using a slingshot. But we held onto the sage words of Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, “Never give up, never surrender!” Finally, just when the cause seemed hopeless, the enemy began retreating to the confines of the unfinished truss that covers our deck. To the modern bird, this has everything: a rugged, bespoke look, an open floor plan, and protection against harsh weather. It was their final stronghold, and my father decided it was time to initiate a non-lethal strategy. For the sake of the birds, and our roof, my father set down his shotgun, and instead placed a layer of chicken wire across our truss. If they couldn’t fly into the shelter, they would be forced to surrender and go back to building nests in the trees, the way God intended. “There’s no way they can fit through those holes”, my father declared, proud of his ingenuity. My mother was simply happy to no longer be startled by the sounds of gunshots. However, a few days after the installation, I began noticing twigs falling onto our deck. Birds were flying up towards the truss, never to be seen again. Were they trapped in there? Was it some horrible trap like a wasp catcher where they could fly in, but couldn’t fly out? I ventured outside; the weight of war still hung heavily in the air. Above my head I could hear the harsh, haunting cries of the prisoners of war, calling out for someone to free them. Then I looked a little closer, realized what I
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saw. It was not a cry for help. Shocked, and slightly embarrassed, I ran inside. “Dad, you didn’t build an
impenetrable fortress”, I said with a look of horror. “You built a love shack!”
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Following is a list of community service opportunities for church groups, families, businesses, civic organizations, and friends to help Caldwell bloom. CALDWELL FOOD DISTRIBUTION On April 12th, WICAP Community Collaborative together with the Idaho Food Bank and City of Caldwell will be hosting a monthly food distribution from 11 am-2 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 3015 South Kimball. This is a new, temporary location from past food distributions at O’Conner Field House. Thirty volunteers are needed to help with the food distribution. Please sign-up on JustServe.org to help distribute food to the hungry in our community. COME TOGETHER TO HELP SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOLS The Canyon County Branch of Assistance League of Boise is hosting an event, April 11-15, to help fill our local community school pantries gather needed items for Canyon County students. Items needed include nonperishable food items (soup mixes, cup of noodles, granola bars, crackers, snacks, etc.), socks (all sizes), and personal hygiene items. All items collected will be distributed to schools and students in the Caldwell School District, Vallivue School District, and Nampa School District. Drop off items to Caldwell City Hall - City Clerk, Debbie Geyer.
Spring Prayer Walk April 23, 2022 3 p.m. at the Caldwell Memorial Park Arlene Robinett at 208-391-8516
Caldwell Food Distribution CALDWELL CLEAN-UP DAY! On April 23rd, many volunteers are also needed from 8:30 am-noon to clean-up and make beautiful our great hometown. Volunteers will meet at City Hall, 411 Blaine Street, at 8:30 am for project assignments and snacks. Volunteers will be given specific clean-up assignments including planting flowers, picking up trash, and beautifying our city. Please bring any tools you have and gloves. Visit JustServe.org to fill out the volunteer application and/or contact Sonda Boyum, City of Caldwell, for more information (208-455-3011). HOPE’S DOOR CLEAN-UP DAY! On April 23rd, many volunteers and groups are needed from 8:30 am-noon at the domestic violence shelter to help with raking leaves, trimming trees and shrubs, removing debris, and hauling mattresses. Please bring rakes, shovels, trash bags, gardening gloves, and any trimming tools used for cleaning up yards. Contact Kristin at 208-459-6330 ext. 131 for more information and/or visit JustServe.org to sign-up. “April showers bring May flowers” means it is typically time to turn our own activities outdoors with spring clean-up, please consider carving out a little time and/ or gather a group together to help beautify our community, strengthen those in need and give love & kindness to HELP CALDWELL BLOOM. We know it is sometimes hard to know where to find opportunities to serve others and that is why JustServe. org was created. JustServe is a community bulletin board designed to link volunteers to community needs. To find more details on the above community service opportunities and other needs in our community, please visit JustServe.org.
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And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:2-6
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Being a mother of a newborn is an exciting, new, and oftentimes scary experience. Common concerns may include ensuring their newborns are getting enough to eat. New moms are grateful for the medical professionals, family and friends who step in to help them adjust to the great responsibility for raising a happy, thriving child. Local Registered Nurse Katie Scott saw there was a need for women in Canyon County to have access to an expertly trained Lactation Consultant who comes to their home. She knew she didn’t lack qualifications, as she has been a Registered Nurse for 25 years and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for 7 years. “I then decided that having an office would also be beneficial and have always loved Indian Creek Plaza,” she said. Scott was thrilled to find a location at the newly remodeled Oakes Bros.Marketplace by Indian Creek. She started her business at that location on October 1st 2021. “I live in Caldwell and fell in love with Indian Creek Pla-
za when we went to a movie as a family at the Reel Theater,” Scott said. They walked around the plaza to see all the shops and restaurants that had opened. It was then that she told her husband, “I want to open a business here, it has the best vibe!” The couple went to Amano Restaurant in August for their 26th anniversary, followed by a trip into Oakes Bros Marketplace. She turned to her husband again and said “I want to have an office here, I love this building!” She saw a flier on a table and her husband told her to call the number.” I was so excited when Kris Garman (owner) called me and told me there was a space open upstairs that I could apply for,” she recalled. She was even more thrilled when, after they met, she was chosen to be in the building. Since then, it has become a fun community of entrepreneurs. “My clients love to shop after our consults, or walk around the plaza,” she said. When asked what inspired her career choice, Scott credits (at least in part) the 50 Miniature-Nubian Dairy goats
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Caldwell Welcomes “The Undiscovered Barrell” by Leora Summers, Caldwell Perspective ...a wine tasting experience and more!
Caldwell welcomes a new business called “The Undiscovered Barrel.” It is located in the lower level of the Oakes Brothers Marketplace at 718 Main Street in downtown Caldwell. The business is shooting for a Grand Opening on Friday, April 8th. Caldwell has been waiting for something like this! Owner Darci Feigel says she enjoys the fun of learning and sharing something new with others and looks forward to introducing small wineries from
asting Seating Area: Special seating areas to experience tastings at “The Undiscovered Barrel. northern and southern Idaho with a wine from another area for a comparison. Think 3 wineries, 3 areas, 2 varietals and sometimes an extra surprise with the focus on small boutique Idaho wineries. There will be three to four wineries rotating quarterly as well as introducing some fun beers. Featured will be wine and beer tastings with bottles for sale from each rotation. You will also find some unique handmade items from barrel staves here.
In the future, Darci plans to introduce some local food purveyors in her business with ideas of how to pair their food items with the wines presented at that time. She also plans to introduce local artists. Plan to visit this unique new business and meet owner Darci Feigel. She is an Army Veteran and ex-police officer with many other varied past amazing and interesting service and civilian experiences. Ask her about them and welcome her to our community.
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