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Love Without Limits-Caldwell Kiwanis Aktion Club Serves Community
You may recognize them as the enthusiastic helpers who help distribute the hot, fresh Crookham corn at the annual Chuckwagon feed during rodeo season. They are members of the Caldwell Kiwanis Aktion Club - a group of service-oriented adult members who raise funds and volunteer to help the community with various projects. While many worthy clubs and organizations exist to accomplish a similar purpose, theirs has the rare distinction of being one of the only worldwide service clubs for adults with disabilities. Its membership includes more than 12,000 members internationally, but the Caldwell group stands alone as the only chap-
ter in the State of Idaho. Each group, including Caldwell’s, is a branch of a local Kiwanis Club. The organization first began when Kiwanis members realized that individuals with disabilities wanted to be active in their communities and help change the world around them. Simply by serving others and being themselves, they are able to gain new skills as well as self respect. Overseeing Caldwell’s group are co-sponsors Mike Job and Sue Chivington. They work closely with WitCo, who, as their corporate sponsor, provides the club with a meeting space and often new recruits. Most new members, however, are found by Kiwanis mem-
bers themselves. According to Job, the club has been in operation for more than 15 years. Although they took a Covid break, the group started back up in September to renew their purpose of recreation, outreach, and community service. Even with membership down due to the pandemic, they are moving forward with several fundraisers and projects to bless the community. In December, the club decorated sugar cookies and along with flowers, delivered them to thank firefighters and police officers. This month, the group is focused on making encouraging thank-you posters for West Valley Medical Center. Their wish, says Job, is “ to
show their appreciation during this trying time.” Included with the posters will be individually wrapped candy gifts for each employee of the hospital. On the first Tuesday of every month, at 7 pm, Caldwell Aktion Club members can be found at WitCo, listening to a speaker or concentrating on an upcoming project. They always welcome visitors to sit in on a meeting. Whatever plans are in the works, the goal is always to stay true to the core mission statement of providing adults “living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills, and to serve their communities.” Those wishing to be a part of the club can join by contacting
54 Years of Basque Culture Celebrated in Caldwell Caldwell is well known for our wonderful Basque community. On January 22nd the Caldwell EuzkaldunaksCaldwell Basque Charities hosted their 54th annual dinner, dance, auction and fundraiser at the Caldwell Event Center. The evening is full of festive cultural dancing by the Oinkari dancers, a wonderful basque dinner, a weightlifting competition, silent and live auction and open dance for the community. The organization was founded January 1968 and many of the current organizers are second and third generation members. The first event, the “sheepherders ball” was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, but outgrew the venue. The organization is very unique, you will see them at the Caldwell Night Light Parade, the College of Idaho Tailgating and their annual Basque Festival, but I as-
sure you they are hard at work every day changing lives in our community. Their charities have helped pay the rent and/or utilities of struggling families, purchased glasses, artificial limbs, medical procedures, wheelchairs, mobility equipment, groceries, travel expenses for emergencies and so much more. Although, their largest fundraising effort is at the annual Basque Festival, year round you can visit their facebook page Caldwell Many attended the event. Some took Basque Charities – Euzkalduank advantage of the curbside meal to support Charities to help them make a differthe Caldwell Euzkaldunaks-Caldwell ence. Basque Charities It was a great evening and the organizers of the Caldwell Euzkaldunak Basque Charity thank the bidders, lars with 100% of the revenue going buyers, donors, supporters, the City out to our community’s citizens, who of Caldwell, and attendees who make have fallen on unforeseen and difficult times. This charity has purchased this event successful. Since its beginning, this organiza- needed items for school children and tion has raised over two million dol- families, heating and oil equipment for
by Valerie Christensen, Caldwell Perspective
WitCo, a local Kiwanis member, or by visiting www.aktionclub.org. When asked why he became involved with the club, Job doesn’t hesitate. “It’s the relationships that are built with the members,” he says, “ it’s like a family.”
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The Oinkari Dancers homes and more. Every holiday season they distribute meat to local areas for families in need. More information can be found at the group’s Facebook page- Caldwell Basque Charities.
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February 1 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6), Caldwell Library 1010 Dearborn. February 2 12:00-2:00 PM: Agribusiness Speaker Series, The AGBUS Committee is committed to supporting Agricultural Affairs in Idaho, and will have a series of speakers dedicated to that endeavor. Join us on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022, at the Destination Caldwell office, located at 119 S. 7th Ave, Caldwell. This meeting also available on Zoom for attendees to participate virtually. Bring a sack lunch. 3 PM: Afterschool Fun, Build Your Own Catapult (ages 7-12), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 6 PM: #BlackLove - J. Elle, Kalynn Bayron, Nicola Yoon, Elise Bryant, Alechia Dow 2/2, on Zoom, register @rdbooks.org, Rediscovered Books. February 3 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime; Stories, songs, and games for toddlers. (Ages 2-6), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday, Mug Cakes (ages 13-17), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 7 PM: Boise Weekly Fiction 101 Winners on Zoom, register @rdbooks.org, Rediscovered Books. February 4 10 AM: Rediscovered Books Virtual Storytime, Instagram LIVE. 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+). 5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave. 6-8 PM: Untapped at Six: High Noon, Monoco’s & LIQA on the Plaza. Enjoy an intimate setting while you unwind on the stage lounge. Each week you will be invited to sample from some of our favorite brewers and wineries. Find a favorite and order from Indian Creek Plaza’s very own bar. 6:00-11:00 PM: Braveheart Night at Indian Creek Steakhouse. Come enjoy great food, dancing, drinks and outstanding door prizes donated by local merchants. All money raised will support Idaho Veterans.
February 5 2 PM: Pokémon Club. Learn the trading card game and test your skill against others. No experience necessary. (ages 7-15), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 6 PM-Midnight: Open Game Night at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave. February 7 3-9 PM: Skate the Day Away: An after school special. Pre-schoolers are invited to come down and skate at Indian Creek Plaza from 3-9 PM! Students will receive 50% off their iceskating pass (rentals included) on their designated skate day. We encourage students to show off their school pride by wearing their school colors. For more information visit www.indiancreekplaza. com. 7 PM: City Council meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. February 8 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6), Caldwell Library 1010 Dearborn. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Caldwell Chamber Noonbreak Luncheon, at Ragazza di Bufalo, Join us for a presentation of Leadership Caldwell, from the man who will be teaching the course, Dr. Jeremy Graves, himself! Call the Caldwell Chamber to learn more, 208-459-7493. 3-9 PM: Skate the Day Away: An after school special. Elementary school students are invited to come down and skate at Indian Creek Plaza from 3-9 PM: Students will receive 50% off their ice-skating pass (rentals included) on their designated skate day. We encourage students to show off their school pride by wearing their school colors. For more information visit www. indiancreekplaza.com. 6 PM: Family Paint Night (ages 10+) Attendance will be capped at 20 people. Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. February 9 3 PM: Afterschool Fun, Paper Circuit Valentines (ages 7-12), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 3-9 PM: Skate the Day Away: An after school special. Middle school students are invited to come down and skate at Indian Creek Plaza from 3-9 PM! Students will receive 50% off their iceskating pass (rentals included) on their designated skate day. We encourage students to show off their school pride by wearing their school colors, indiancreekplaza.com.
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Events and special promotions happening locally this month! February 10 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime; Stories, songs, and games for toddlers. (Ages 2-6), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 2 PM: Thursday Afternoon Read. We will read and discuss “The Jane Austen Book Club” by Karen Joy Fowler. (ages 18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 3-9 PM: Skate the Day Away: An after school special. High school students are invited to come down and skate at Indian Creek Plaza from 3-9 PM! Students will receive 50% off their iceskating pass (rentals included) on their designated skate day. We encourage students to show off their school pride by wearing their school colors. For more information visit www.indiancreekplaza. com. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday, Paper Circuit Valentines (ages 13-17), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. February 11 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+). 12-5 PM: Wine tasing in Huston Vineyards Production Facility, www. hustonvineyards.com 12-9 PM: Indian Creek Ice Skating Ribbon. For more information visit www. indiancreekplaza.com. 3-9 PM: Skate the Day Away: An after school special. College school students are invited to come down and skate at Indian Creek Plaza from 3-9 PM! Students will receive 50% off their iceskating pass (rentals included) on their designated skate day. We encourage students to show off their school pride by wearing their school colors. For more information visit www.indiancreekplaza. com. 5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave. 6-8 PM: Untapped at Six: Holesinsky Vineyard & Winery on the Plaza. Enjoy an intimate setting while you unwind on the stage lounge. Each week you will be invited to sample from some of our favorite brewers and wineries. Find a favorite and order from Indian Creek Plaza’s very own bar. February 12 12-5 PM: Wine, food, fun & you! Bring your Valentine for a seated pairing with food by Crisp Catering. Seatings available at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. Enjoy 4 wines paired with delicious appetizers, tickets available at www. hustonvineyards.com. 6 PM-Midnight: Open Game Night at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave. February 13 12-5 PM: Wine tasting at Huston Vineyards Production facility, pairing with chocolate, for more information visit www.hustonvineyards.com. February 14 12-5 PM: Bring your Valentine to Huston Vineyard for the wine pairing dinner. Enjoy 4 course meal, great wine, and live music. Tickets available at www.hustonvineyards.com. 7 PM: Urban Renewal Meeting, CPD Community February 15 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6), Caldwell Library 1010 Dearborn. February 16 3 PM: Afterschool Fun, Magnetic Slime (ages 7-12), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
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February 17 8-9 AM: Caldwell Chamber Coffee Connect, sponsored by Cushing Terrell, 702 Main St 2nd Floor, Caldwell. 10:30 AM: “Storytime with Rex the Dinosaur” for ages 2-10, Caldwell Library, 1010 12 PM: Library Board of Directors Meeting, Caldwell Library 1010 Dearborn. 4 PM: Yote Men’s Basketball, Caldwell. Available at yoteathletics.com by video. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday, String Art (ages 13-17), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 2 PM: Thursday Evening Read. We will read and discuss “The Jane Austen Book Club” by Karen Joy Fowler. (ages18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 7 PM: Young Adult Author Book Birthday Extravaganza, Lani Forbes’ Obsidian Butterfly on Zoom, register @rdbooks.org, Rediscovered Books. February 18 10 AM: Yote men’s Track vs Polar Vortex Classic Indoor Track and Field, Caldwell. 10 AM: Yote Women’s Track vs Polar Vortex Classic Indoor Track and Field, Caldwell. 10 AM: Rediscovered Books Virtual Storytime, Instagram LIVE. Rediscovered Books. 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+). 5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave. February 19 10 AM: Yote men’s Track vs Polar Vortex Classic Indoor Track and Field, Caldwell. 10 AM: Yote Women’s Track vs Polar Vortex Classic Indoor Track and Field, Caldwell. 2 PM: Optimist Family Movie. Watch Disney’s Encanto at the library. Snacks provided. (All ages), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn.
February 19 (continued) 6 PM-Midnight: Open Game Night at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave. February 20 11 AM: Yote Lacrosse vs Puget Sound, Caldwell. February 21 10 AM: Rediscovered Books Virtual Storytime, Instagram LIVE. February 22 10:30 AM: Bilingual Storytime, Stories and songs in both Spanish and English. (Ages 2-6), Caldwell Library 1010 Dearborn. 7 PM: City Council meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. 6 PM: Adult Night: Altered Book Junk Journals (ages 18+), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 7 PM: Rick Bleiweiss, Pignon Skorpion & the Barbershop Detective on Instagram LIVE, Rediscovered Books Caldwell. February 23 3 PM: Afterschool Fun, DIY Snow Globes (ages 7-12), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 6:30-8 PM: Caldwell Historic Preservation Commission, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave. February 24 10:30 AM: Toddler Storytime; Stories, songs, and games for toddlers. (Ages 2-6), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 4:30 PM: Teen Thursday, DIY Neon Signs (ages 13-17), Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn. 5:30-8 PM: Caldwell Chamber Business After Hours, Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 624 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell. February 25 10 AM: Rediscovered Books Virtual Storytime Instagram LIVE, Rediscovered Books. 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+). 5-10 PM: Magic the Gathering at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave. February 26 6 PM-Midnight: Open Game Night at the Rubaiyat, 314 S. 6th Ave.
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Help us spread positivity by noticing neighbors performing small, simple acts of kindness in our community! Please call, text, or email submissions to Valerie Christensen at 208-416-1127 or editor@caldwellperspective.com by the 15th of each month.
Idaho Wild West Holds Annual Program
Schmidt Baking Company’s Compassion
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Idaho Wild West will hold its annual program Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Museum in Murphy, Idaho from 9 a.m-4 p.m. There is no charge for the event however the museum will provide lunch for $10 (there are no restaurants in Murphy) but you must register ahead of time in order to get a head count. You can register on the Owyhee County Museum website or their Facebook page or by calling 208-495-2319.
Agenda:
9-9:30 AM: Joe HickeyWild West Gun Tales 9:30-10 AM: Mike Youngman- “Dead Eye” Reed 10:15-11 AM: Bill Beren-
son-The Robbery of the Montipelier, Idaho Bank by Butch Cassidy 11-11:45 AM: Marie ClyneFancy Women of the Wild West 11:45 AM-1 PM: Lunch 1-2 PM: John HendricksOld West Medical Procedures 2:45-3:30 PM: Fort Boise Garrison-Army Scouts 3:30-4 PM: Max BlackRestoring the 1910 Mora School Hope you see you there! Contact Bob Sobba with any questions, RCSobba@ gmail.com
Our Idaho Press delivery person, Loise Tincher, is the best!! We are both over 80 years old, and she intentionally drives up our long driveway to place our paper at our door! This is especially appreciated in this winter weather! Thank you SO much, Louise! Charles and Many Reed
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I wanted to thank the nice woman named Julie who helped get my daughter the Honest (brand) diapers. They are so cute! I love the prints that you picked out and Harmony is going to be glad not to have any more rashes! Thank you again! I was able to pay it forward and give the diapers I had (that my daughter was allergic to) to a mother who was struggling. Felicia Bloz
This is an incredible thank you to Schmidt Baking Company for your humanity and compassion. After almost 21 hours of being stuck on 95 South, sleeping here overnight, not having access to food or water, and all of the nearest towns being out of power we were tired, frustrated, and hungry. Many of the people stuck out here had small children, were elderly, had pets in the car, and hadn’t eaten in almost a whole day. We reached out to Schmidt Baking Com-
pany and begged them to open their truck that was stuck out here with us. We didn’t think it would actually work, but less than 20 minutes later we got an incredible surprise. We received a personal call from the owner of the company Chuck who contacted the driver. This driver Ron Hill opened the back of the truck and with the help of some people close by passed out bread to more than 50 cars who were all incredibly thankful. This was one of the kindest moments I have ever witnessed. Thank you Schmidt. Erin Johnson FB Share
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City of Caldwell
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by Chantele Hensel, publisher
City Clerk, Debbie Geyer swearing in Mayor Jarom Wagoner. It has been 24 years since Caldwell has elected a new Mayor.
On January 4th, the city of Caldwell swore in a new mayor and three new members. There is still one seat to fill. At the Caldwell City Council meeting on January 7th, Matthew Lind will be brought before Mayor Wagoner and selection
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committee. See his letter of interest below: I read with excitement your recent announcement seeking letters of interest for appointment to Seat number four on the City Council. I would like to submit my name for consideration.
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Congratulations City Council Seat #1 Brad Doty
My wife and I became residents of the City in 2013, buying our home near the College of Idaho to serve as our home base while working overseas with Mission Aviation Fellowship. Returning stateside permanently in late 2017 we quickly established roots in Caldwell knowing that this community would be an ideal place to raise our family. Seeing the progress made towards creating a vibrant, family friendly, and inclusive community in a model American small town has been nothing less than thrilling and a point of hometown pride. It would be an honor and a pleasure to contribute to the guidance and ongoing growth of our hometown through a role on the City Council. I believe my diverse experience in the private, not-for-profit, and public sectors will be well applied to the position in question. I have experience in sev-
Congratulations City Council Seat #2 Chuck Stadick
eral trades, worked as a First Responder for several years in Fairbanks, Alaska, managed a large not-forprofit aviation outfit in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and presently run an independent business wearing the many hats of a full-time entrepreneur. I additionally serve on the board of Nam pa’s Main Street program and as President of the· Nampa Downtown Business Improvement District where my brick-and-mortar site is currently located. My business is presently expanding into Caldwell. I bring to any leadership position the strong ability to build consensus, collaborate with stakeholders, and cast a shared vision for a better future. This present moment in Caldwell’s history is pivotal. The transition of several Seats from long-term members of the council, the departure of Mayor Nancolas,
Congratulations City Council Seat #3 Diana Register
and the momentum of development in the downtown core has created an opportunity for unprecedented change that can either be guided in a way consistent with our core community values to create a stronger City or, if mismanaged, may disconnect us from our past and our identity. I am confident that I can represent well the interests of the constituency and help craft a Caldwell that preserves the best of our history while sustaining and supporting growth. Please let me know what additional information might be of assistance in your selection process. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to your response. Warm Regards, Matthew Lind City Council meetings are available to watch on the City of Caldwell YouTube Channel.
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Caldwell Police Department have 5 new hires who are currently in week 2 of a 5 week mini academy. After mini academy they will start Field Training, which lasts approximately 16 weeks. In May they will all be attending Idaho POST academy where they will become trained to be certified as a Peace Officer in the State of Idaho. They are: Timothy Fechter, Taylor O’Neil, Thomas Chavez, Alexander Gaughan and Jordan Stevenson. Timothy “Tim” Fechter is originally from California where he attended college and grad school. He has a degree in psychology and applied behavioral analysis. Tim worked with troubled kids and has extensive training and experience in mental health. He is married with no children, 2 dogs, and lives in Middleton with his wife since 2018. Prior to coming to Caldwell Police Department Tim worked for Skyroad Medical Transport and is an EMT. Taylor O’Neil is from Idaho and currently lives in Meridian with roommates. Taylor is engaged and has no kids. Prior to Caldwell Police Department, he worked for Premier Window Cleaning where they clean windows on very large buildings. Thomas Chavez is an Idaho native. He is currently engaged and has 2 daughters; he lives in Nampa. Prior to CPD, Thomas worked at Christensen Farms as a supervisor prior to coming to
Caldwell Police Department. Thomas is bilingual and has prior law enforcement experience working for Canyon County Sheriff’s Office. Alexander “Alex” Gaughan is married and has 4 children all under age 10. He moved to Idaho from California in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Boise State University in Criminal Justice. Alex worked as a corrections office for 4.5 years. Prior to Caldwell Police Department, he was working for Bi-Mart in Ontario in management. Jordan Stevenson is an Idaho native and is currently married with no children. Jordan lives in Boise. Jordan has an associate’s degree in psychology. Prior to Caldwell Police Department, Jordan worked at Tactical Solutions
wrote their name or family name on, and then we tried to cover multiple police cars. Nampa, Canyon County and Idaho State Police joined us! We unfortunately got rained/ snowed out and had to leave early but raised about $1,200 in a short amount of time!
nual Awards Ceremony. We recognize newly hired employees, promotions, large scale incidents and acts of community service that go
above and beyond the normal call of duty.
CPD Badges & Buckets Team where he assisted in manufacturing and shipping firearms related items. CPD officers participated in our first annual Badges and Buckets to raise money for Special Olympics Idaho. Our amazing community purchased tokens, which they
Wine & Chocolate Weekend February 11th-14th • 12-5 PM Daily Friday, February 11th
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Saturday, February 12th
Wine, Food, Fun & You! Bring your Valentine to our Seating Pairing with food by Crisp Catering. Seatings at 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Enjoy four wines paired with delicious appetizers. The cost $30 for Club, $35 for non-club. Tickets can be purchased on website. Coffee with a Cop Event Chief Wyant We held Coffee with a Cop last week at Starbucks. We try to hold this event quarterly and rotate through various coffee shops each time. It’s a great way for us to get to hang out with our community and talk about their important issues. During the month of February Caldwell Police Department will be hosting our an-
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Bring your Valentine to our Valentine Wine Pairing Dinner. Enjoy 4 course meal paired with Huston wine catered by Boise Bite. Live music by Douglas Cameron. Reservations are availavble at www.hustonvineyards.com General $90/person. Club members $85/person. Seating is limited!
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2021 Caldwell Rotary Club Review Small businesses and community organizations have faced many challenges the past two years, however, the Caldwell Rotary Club proudly managed these challenges and continued to strengthen their community. The Caldwell Rotary Club has accomplished a great deal in 2021 thanks to the dedication of its members and the Global Rotary Foundation Network. Last year, the Caldwell Rotary members met weekly with organizations throughout the area and successfully organized their main fundraising events. These events helped raise much needed funds for the community organizations like: YMCA, Veterans Hall, American Red Cross, Caldwell Salva-
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tion Army, Caldwell Rotary Pond, Canyon and Owyhee School Districts and many more. The Caldwell Rotary Club provides a way for community members and local business owners to give back to the community we all love. Throughout the year, Rotary members volunteered at many community events including: The Rotary Food Booth at the Caldwell Night Rodeo, Caldwell Rotary Brewfest, bell ringing for the Salvation Army, and finally the 38th Annual Christmas Eve Blood Drive in memory of Dave Johnson. Rotary was first established in 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. The
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Caldwell Rotary Club was established in 1937. The Rotary Club’s vision is to extend humanitarian service and where we can see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. For more information about Rotary membership, programs and activities, please call 208-454-2433 msg.
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U and I Together – University of Idaho Extension Office An activity series where all ages can learn! Will be held at 4 p.m. weekly on Tuesday from February 15th through April 5th. The event is free and virtual on zoom! WEEK 1 February 15: Design Your Community! Envision your dream town; what would you like to see? How will people move about?Create an activity that will be fun for both adults and kids. It all starts with a vision! WEEK 2 Febraury 22: Creative Explorations with Sculpting. Use nonhardening clay to play and learn basic sculpting techniques. You’ll learn about texture, proportion, balance, and symmetry. WEEK 3 March 1: Bread In a Bag. A family favorite activity! This easy, handson baking from scratch activity will engage youth and adults with some doughy finger fun. WEEK 4 March 8: Perfect Pizza Dough with Practice. Get those hands
ready to create your own pizza dough for your own pizza and movie night. WEEK 5 March 15: World Famous Dutch Oven Sticky Buns. Be a hit on your next camping trip!Learn how to use a Dutch Oven to make simple and delicious sticky buns. WEEK 6 March 22: ReWilding. Run WILD in your own backyard with these easy outdoor activities! WEEK 7 March 29: Eat the Rainbow. Make a fun colorful snack and learn why it is important to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits everyday.
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WEEK 8 April 5: Dia del Niño (Day of the Children). Learn about el Dia del Niño and how we celebrate this fun day in Mexico honoring youth. Make your own piñata to use on el Dia del Niño April 30.
After 45 Years Airport has Name Change The Caldwell City Council voted unanimously in December to change the name of the airport to Treasure Valley Executive at Caldwell! Caldwell’s airport moved to its present site about 45 years ago. “Industrial” was added to the name to highlight the city’s desire for the new airport to spark “industrial” growth in its new location. Caldwell’s airport features more hangars, more based aircraft, and more takeoff and landing operations than any other airport in Idaho – of any size. All signs in the current airport master plan update point to continued growth and development as the FAA’s designated “Reliever” airport for people and businesses who might otherwise desire to base air-
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craft at the Boise Airport. The projected growth of large, business hangars and fixed base operators on our field’s north side support the planners’ observation that changing our airport’s name to include the word, “Executive”, would more properly represent what our airport is becoming. Caldwell is growing into a business center anchoring the west end of The Treasure Valley. Updating the airport’s name from Caldwell Industrial Airport to Treasure Valley Executive Airport at Caldwell is a logical step that will serve us for generations to come. It not only reflects the city’s development and marketing goals, but also recognizes our ongoing growth into a Regional Business Airport.
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by Leora Summers
Picking Up Trash or What?
Sam Summers picking up trash on our morning walk
For months, he’s been working out in our basement every day when we are home, and he has lost about 18 lbs. He is looking pretty good! Now suddenly he’s begun taking long morning walks that take between one to two hours. When I asked him where he goes, he’d says, “All over the place!” He also said that during his walks, that he picks up trash. Sure....sure! So, I decided to start “walking” with him. To begin our walks, we’d don our warm walking at-
tire, complete with hat and gloves, and put about 6 grocery sacks in our pockets. Then the walk would begin. I may have had my doubts to begin with, but it became very clear to me that he was telling the truth. It was kind of funny to watch actually. He reminded me of a dog on point. You could see him get excited. When he saw any spec of trash along our walk, he would get kind of jiggy, and his pace would pick up. Then he’d quickly bend down, scoop
it up and stuff it in his grocery sack. During our walks, it became pretty clear that he still had a competitive streak in him even when it came to picking up trash! I could see that when we both saw the same piece of trash, his pace would quicken to “beat” me to it! So now I just walk along to hold the bag open and let him do the rest. We generally walk between two-and-a-half to four miles and between one to two hours long on our walks and fill anywhere between two to five grocery sacks full of trash. It is truly amazing to see how much trash people in our community throw out their car windows! It is also very interesting to know the types of things that people toss onto our streets. Among the some of the more notable items that we have found have been Monaco (alcoholic beverage) cans, panties (a few) and a positive pregnancy stick. Maybe there is a message in that. Now if I could only get him to pick up around the house! Here’s our message from us to our community. Let’s all be a part of the solution instead of a part
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In the year 2022, this wellintentioned advice is, at first reading, pretty hilarious. Its word phrasing is obviously antiquated and comical by today’s vernacular. “If only”, today’s parents may think, “those could be the only things I had to worry about!” Life was indeed simpler two centuries ago-a calmness we’re all striving to catch a glimpse of in the rush of the day. All things considered, though, why couldn’t we gather some tidbits from the advice of yesterday that can actually help us be more peaceful, calm parents? Take rule #1 for starters. We may never be asked to cease our repeated marchings in the chamber or to stop running up the stairs too fast; instead, we may be working too hard and running ourselves ragged with our laundry list of daily tasks. Family life has changed just a bit since the parenting advice books of 1838. Our environment has never been in more commotion. Going on a third year in pandemic survival mode has affected nearly every household and its effects have been far - reaching. Some parents may feel they’ve been marooned at home for longer periods of time with a ragtag group of castaways they just know are plotting to vote them off the
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or feeling the cool grass under our feet in the springtime offer grounding during chaotic times. Getting some fresh air and appreciating the beauties of all seasons can do wonders for inviting calmness. Rule #3 basically tells the mother-to-be that she needs to chill. From everything. After all, who would want her stress to result in “hysterical convulsions?” Two hundred years ago, people had to go to the newsstands, hoping to grab the last paper to find out what was going on around them. They got their information from one mainly trusted sourceand it was what it was. There were no instant breaking news texts, radio or TV personalities with their own slants on everything. Today, there’s definitely a smorgasbord of “objects of an unsightly kind that may take the mind by surprise or be unpleasant.” We all just may feel a little calmer, not to live in the dark, but to limit news headlines that can be distracting, time consuming, and upsetting. Ignoring in-person or social media’s “gossiping bedlams” (while avoiding the unfortunate title ourselves!) is likely to do wonders for the mind. While there’s maddening chaos and scarlet tempers flaring around the world, who says we need to open the door wide and let it into our own homes? There’s an anonymous article written years ago called “The Pause That Refreshes” that illustrates how we can create more calmness and peace in our homes. It shows what one father of a large family does before he walks in the front door after a long, grueling day at work. In his mind, he pictures the chaos that likely awaits: An irate wife on the phone with customer service. Household items strewn out of place. Children who will surely be tackling him for love, attention, and mindless chatter. He then does something that he’s trained himself to do to handle any possible situation: He takes a moment to pause, breathe, and repeat the following mantra to himself: “May my presence in this home bring faith and a cheerful good evening to those I love. May my homecoming strengthen this home and bring us together, not tear us apart. Keep my voice even, that I may build confidence and respect in me as their father and their friend.” If we will learn from those who lived in simpler, slower times, we can give our families the same gift that father gave his family; something ageless that most families have yearned for since the beginning of time - the priceless gift of calm.
island based on performance. Parenting is hard, hard work! That’s why it requires more vigilant nurturing than ever before! It helps to know that in the midst of madness, we can find calm by taking just a moment to - breathe. Just breathe. To be still and find the thing that makes us calm and happy-if only for a few moments. Some may find that peace when they meditate, pray, or read. Others may find joy in trying out a fun new recipe or taking a day trip. It’s becoming increasingly important for mental health for parents to engage in hobbies or to do something enjoyable just for themselves-even if it means buying a bag of chocolate covered macadamia nuts and eating them alone in the car before going inside! Exercise is also needed more than ever-not the “unduly” kind, but individual, enjoyable activities that raise those natural endorphins to help us feel better! Rule #2 implores women not to “embarrass” the intestinal canal. While most are unaware that stomachs even had the ability to blush, there’s some surprising wisdom to glean from this passage. For example, how often do parents work in a seemingly endless routine to make sure their children are properly fed while neglecting their own hunger pangs and proper nutrition? Some may crawl into bed, exhausted, and realize they’ve eaten very little that day. This habit, unfortunately, makes it very difficult to perform the mountain of daily demands without the energy good food provides. It may help to set a routine for eating family meals together each night; to sit down and slowly digest food while sharing the events of the day with each other. We don’t have to and should not do all the work alone, either. Children can do more than what we often give them credit for, and they can be great helpers in the kitchen with a little patient instruction. They will also be learning a great skill for the future! If weeknights are too busy, there are many online meal apps like emeals, which plan out handpicked recipes ahead of time and send a shopping list to the store for delivery or pickup. The whole family could pick a day where they will prepare and chop all the produce needed so they can be dumped into recipes from baggies at a moment’s notice. In addition, families can work to not “disobey nature” in another way (besides the obvious) by spending time in the great outdoors. Spontaneous snowball fights in the winter
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February 2022 I slid the derringer up my sleeve and patted my breast pocket. The miniature deck of playing cards was inconspicuous. I brushed the wrinkles off of my polyester shirt, smoothed my hair back one more time, and gave myself an approving nod in the mirror. It was Sunday, and I was going to church dressed as an Old West gambler. I was eight years old. This childhood obsession with Westerns was not out of rebellion, nor was it in any way an idea of my own. Since my birth, my parents had manipulated my every taste in music, books, and television so that I would find tales of the American West attractive. Before I could even read on my own, my mother was reading Louis L’Amour to me and my brothers, and before I turned seven years old, I watched John Wayne toss his reins between his teeth, and race towards Robert Duvall with a six-shooter in one hand, and a rifle in the other, calling him a “Son of a–”. This moment was always muted for our little ears, and it wasn’t until I hit puberty that I found out the end of that phrase. No, I didn’t choose to become infatuated with the Wild West. I was trained for it. My brothers had a rodeo-themed birthday party. For Christmas, we got a set of rodeo rider action figures. We listened to cassette tapes of Baxter Black in the van, and to this very day my brother can recite verbatim “A Vegetarian’s Nightmare”. We made meals from a “Cowboy cookbook”. We had bouncy horses, and when we got older, stick ponies to ride around our backyard—catching stray cattle, and keeping them imaginary heifers away from imaginary harm’s way. When it came to basketball, we rooted for the San Antonio Spurs. If, dear reader, you are finding a common thread, raise your hand. By the time I came into this world, my manifest destiny had already been chosen. I was going to love all things cowboy, and my parents were going to make darn sure the boot did, in fact, fit. Because I was homeschooled and rarely hung out with kids who weren’t, my fam-
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ily’s obsession didn’t strike any of my pardners as odd. In fact, all homeschoolers are big fans of the Western genre. The girls read “Little House on the Prairie” and the boys read “Hank the Cowdog”. Show me a homeschooler who has never seen a Roy Rogers film, and I will seriously question their parent’s capability. While some may strive to instill in their children a love of classical music, or a dedication to the study of science, my parents made sure I knew the difference between John Wayne and John Wesley Hardin. Parents often want their children to be doctors, and lawyers, and such. But not my parents. They wanted us to be sons of the pioneers. But I never understood why. That is until my family went on a vacation to Cody, Wyoming. My family and I had never been on a vacation before. Oh sure, we had made day trips to Silver City, and we had done the annual three-day camping trip, but never a vacation. So, you can imagine our shock, and excitement when my brothers and I were told that we were headed to the Disneyland for Western fans: Cody, Wyoming! We gleefully loaded up our fifth-wheel trailer with as much food as it would carry, my father borrowed a portable DVD player and a ten-inch black and white television set to make our trip more enjoyable, and we headed out west! Well…East to Wyoming. As the landscape began to change from thick, mountainous forest green, into the great plains, my brothers and I watched episodes of “Stories of the Century” an old TV show about two railroad detectives who tracked down the most ruthless outlaws the West had ever seen. By the time we stepped out of the truck into the streets of Cody, Wyoming, we were saddle sore! Named after Buffalo Bill himself, my brother Cody was the ultimate suburban cowboy. He immediately wanted to go through all the museums and read. Every. Single. Sign. My brother Michael on the other hand was the only one in the family who didn’t fully embrace the code of the West. Unlike the rest of us, he did not wish
he was born in the 1800s. In fact, he wished he was born in the year 2050! Obsessed with all things technology, Michael’s favorite western became Cowboys & Aliens. But even this tech-savvy brother found himself forgetting computers even existed when he saw his first herd of wild American Bison roaming the Great Plains. He cheered just as loud as the rest of us when we watched a live performance on the streets of Cody, complete with actors and real working guns filled with blanks! The town was close enough that my mother’s parents came to visit. It was here, seeing my grandparents in their element that I began to realize the true reason my parents loved this genre. My mother immersed us in the Western Fandom not just because she grew up on Johnny Cash and John Wayne. After listening to the stories from my grandpa about his adventures raising sheep and cattle, how much he loved horses, and how my uncles had ridden in the rodeos, it dawned on me: my grandpa was a cowboy. A living, breathing, relic from the Old West. He could rope and ride. He wore boots, a cowboy hat, and a bolo tie. The cuss words that my mother muted on the television, would fly out of his mouth when he forgot we were within earshot. He carried a small Gideon’s Bible in his breast pocket where a pack of cigarettes used to be. He was rough on the outside, and tender on the inside. Full of the wisdom of uncomplicated men. His eyes held a twinkle brighter than Santa Claus himself. My mother didn’t listen to Willie or Waylon. She instilled in all of us a love of the West not because it was escapism from our suburban
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lives. But because she wanted us to see a different side of our family tree. She wanted us to become cowboys just like her father. This was her way of showing us a side of our heritage that we rarely got to see. My Grandpa stood six foot tall, weighed over two hundred pounds, and had big sausage fingers. Here in Cody, Wyoming, my brothers, and I didn’t just get to see animatronic cowboys in museums or hear stories of a breed of men who had ridden off into the sunset. For those days with family, we got to see something else: Grandpa in his natural habitat. While I didn’t get to see it on this trip, I later saw my grandpa deliver a sermon in a Cowboy Church one Sunday. He brought the same wit and wisdom to his sermons that he did in everyday conversation. He was a man of great character. Kim Darby may have even called him a man of “True Grit”. As I walked into my church that Sunday, dressed as a gambler, I felt proud. And a little sneaky. I pocketed the cap-gun derringer that I had
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Page 10 CALDWELL PERSPECTIVE Military aviation is a dangerous business. Everyone involved has something to do to get the plane ready to fly. Some are rather innocuous but necessary. If something is left undone, it is possible that it will result in a fatality. This incident resulted in a mission failure. The preflight of the plane began as normal working hours began for the community that surrounded the base. To Squinty, it seemed to be what should have been the norm for the military. All the powers that be needed to do was to have a summit, with all its attending pomp, posturing, and subterfuge to lay out a treaty which
would limit morning start times to eight local time. Quitting time should be limited to midnight. If the missions for today could not be finished by midnight, they would be delayed until the following morning. This would be well received by the troops in the field. An easy summit meeting. Either way, the preflight went well. With all four engines gently screaming it was off to the corner gas station. It did not qualify as a service station. No one ran out to check under the hood, or to wash the windows. Just add twenty thousand pounds, or more, of fuel to top off the tanks. Then it became time to trun-
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February 2022 quested. Very little time elapsed before the third pilot ran past Squinty’s seat. Squinty figured that the third pilot had something to do with the departure from normal operations and had looked for a hole, preferable bottomless, to crawl into. The plane and a safety device built into its structure to prevent the wheels from collapsing if hydraulic pressure disappeared. Where the wheel struts hinged to occupy less space when retracted a removeable pin prevented an accidental gear collapse. To prevent the pins from being left in place they had a three-foot red streamer labeled “Remove before flight” attached to the butt end. The third pilot, as part of his preflight duties removed, or should have in this case, them before the engine start procedure began. As the third pilot raced aft passed Squinty looking for a place to hide, Squinty knew what had happened. The pins had been left in place. The mission for the day had suddenly changed. With the wheels out in the airstream it would take more fuel than they had on board to do what they did not do where they never were. This change in plans qualified as a major “Oopsie”. One might think that all they had to do would be to land, remove the pins, and launch again. One tiny detail prevented
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that from happening. The fuel load on board put them well over the maximum allowable landing weight. The rest of the flight activities would center around getting rid of the fuel. Dumping fuel could not happen as they were over a populated area. Civilians frowned upon having JP-5 sprayed on town. Car paint and landscaping tended to turn out worse for wear. This left burning off the fuel as the only option. Increasing the drag on the airframe increased the need for power and hence a higher use rate. The flaps were extended as far as could be done without having them exceed their maximum speed and departing the airframe – an even larger “Oopsie”. The Plane Commander and the engineer were discussing the options and opening the bomb bay floated to the top of the conversation. “Turn the bomb bay heat on”, Squinty added. He wanted to spend as little time as absolutely possible flying circles over the base. That and the Plane Commander would have time to find the third pilot. “I knew I liked you”, the flight engineer responded to Squinty’s idea. After a short eternity flying circles, weight reduced enough to land. The third pilot disappeared, never to be seen again. The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook by Jane Milton
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The Brothers are Cold Brothers’ Park by Debby L. Wynkoop
The Brothers are cold on this New Year’s Day awaiting the time when youth come to play Sentinels stand as the clouds hide the sun guarding the realm where kids have their fun Players and parents again will be seen when the soccer fields turn back to green Lawn chairs and cleated feet are its fate but for now, the Brothers will have to wait
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Each year, football fans gather to watch their favorite teams battle it out on the gridiron. Those battles can get pretty fierce, and football fans know they’re best watched with some delicious food on hand. This recipe for “Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings” from “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food” (White Lion Publishing) makes for a great addition to any game watch party table. These crispy appetizers meld Korean and American flavors together for a truly unique offering.
Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings Makes about 45 50 thin square eggless wonton wrappers (around 4 inches in size) Vegetable oil, for frying Filling: 5 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped 1 T. roasted sesame oil 1 lb., 2 ounces cooked, shredded beef short ribs 11 oz. cabbage kimchi, drained and finely chopped 31⁄2 oz. spring onions, finely chopped 3 oz. pickled jalapeños, finely chopped 1 lb., 2 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste To serve: Silgochu (dried chilli threads) 1 spring onion, julienned and soaked in ice water until curled, then drained Sriracha For the filling, first sauté the mushrooms in the sesame oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat until just softened. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, com-
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sides in the pan in a single layer without crowding. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the fried dumplings to a wire rack or kitchen paper-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining dumplings. If you don’t plan on cooking
them straight away, you can freeze them on the baking sheets, then bag them up and store in the freezer. Top with some of the silgochu and curly spring onion and serve immediately with the sriracha.
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As the rod arched, I eased it over the holder. A healthy rainbow began dancing on the surface. After a short but spirited battle Neil Macleod slipped the net under the fish. That day was a cold but fishable February day on CJ Strike Reservoir. The month of February will give up some fish if the weather cooperates a little and the fisherman is aware he or she is not going to be fishing in shorts or sandals. On another February day we were fishing for steelhead on the little Salmon
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was just ahead of the fish. I would signal him to engage the spool so the plug would dive. You got to love it when a plan comes together. When it was in position the plug was drifting back, I gave the thumbs up and when Gregg engaged the spool the plug began diving then the explosion! The chrome rocket realized it was hooked. Can’t remember who scrambled down that rock bank with a landing net. I remember Gregg notched his tag. The first two weeks of January the Treasure Val-
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ley has been under an inversion and the long range forecast is predicting more of the same. By February I’m sure everyone will be experiencing a little cabin fever. Specs and snow geese are still legal in February. I’ve caught sturgeon in February. Flathead and channel cats will be starting to stir in the Snake River. So, if the sun comes out and the temperature creeps towards 50 degrees get outdoors and enjoy the month.
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ing a larger garden area. I cleared the area and leveled it somewhat, I ripped up the soil fairly deep exposing it to sunlight and air. I then brought in fall leaves that were wet, grass clippings and chewed up old sod. I then worked all that into the soil bed over the next couple days throwing some water in as I went. Because I have very sandy soil, I incorporated some soil I removed from a landscape job and some well composted dairy manure. More and more dairies are composting their manure now and if you call around you could buy directly from them. Dairy compost needs to be well worked in and given time to cook out. It can be very hot on plants. That newly prepped area has sat since undisturbed absorbing all the rains and snow moisture and the freeze thaw effect
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aids in breaking down bigger particles and nutrients throughout the soil bed. It’s too muddy now to work but I have noticed that the visible components are slowly unrecognizable making for good soil. As soon as possible this month or next I will till all the soil a couple more times before planting especially if I see any weeds or grasses coming up from that old sod. If you haven’t prepared early like I have and want to, you still can but you’ll need already composted materials at this late stage. Step ll; if you have neighbors, it might be better to share growing responsibilities with each other. Say you’re good at growing tomatoes and you neighbor is good at peppers. Fill your garden with tomatoes and they do all peppers. It’s much easier this way to be consistent
with the watering and nutrients of just one item than many. Look at a farmer’s field, you don’t see two rows of beans, two rows of corn, two rows of watermelon and two of zucchini in the same field? That’d be impossible to do properly. You see one crop in a big field. So, get together with neighbors and friends and grow together in more ways than one. Until next time, Pat.
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Gifts of Love: Caldwell Fundraising Dinner Feeds 200 Families in Madagascar by Valerie Christensen, Caldwell Perspective
This is a follow-up to December’s article, “Meals for Madagascar”. A thin, elderly man stands near his ramshackle dwelling, donned in tattered clothes and a yellow ball cap. Looking sincerely into the video camera, he has a message for his unseen friends in Caldwell who helped furnish the Christmas dinner once deemed out of reach. From one of the poorest villages in Central Madagascar, his grateful words are expressed in his native tongue as their English equivalent appears on the screen. “I wish you to prosper on the earth
and above all, may your descendents honor you,” he says, emotional with gratitude. Such words of thanks could likely be echoed by 249 others in remote villages like his. Each Christmas dinner recipient was found by 28 Malagasy youth volunteers who stood united in purpose with 23 donors from another continent who participated in the “Meals for Madagascar” fundraiser in December. The event, organized locally by Caldwell resident Eva Dransfield, yielded dividends of the purse and heart that lovingly stretched across the oceans and miles. The original goal had been to collect $1,500 to feed 150 Malagasy people, about $500 more than the previous year. When word spread about the need, however, the final donations swiftly exceeded expectations. After making a donation on a GoFundMe page, locals came to the Peckham Community Center on December 20th to pick up their orders
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of authentic Malagasy cuisine. As they sampled plates of homemade amuse bouche, chicken coconut curry, sambos, and cassava, participants had no idea the kind of impact they would be making for so many. It was a truly unique experience to sample a part of a new culture, and in the process, bless many souls. In all, over $2000 was raised, with all proceeds going 100 percent to the cause. With Continued on page 14
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settling in the Treasure Valley, where they married and bought an old farmhouse with acreage. They still enjoy rodeo and roping, and hope to one day build a fifthgeneration “herd.” Dixie is passionate about the ag community, and preserving the western heritage and lifestyle. This passion
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enough funds were raised to provide meals to 250 families in need. Joy, in large supply, was felt by giver and receiver on December 24, 2021, as volunteers gathered 125 liters of oil, one ton of rice, 60 kilos of candy, and 582 Kilograms of chicken. Remote dwellings were visited to personally deliver an unforgettable Christmas surprise to families who would normally be going without on the special holiday. The video thank you note from Madagascar is a tearjerker. One volunteer knocks on the door of a humble hut and a Malagasy mother opens it, carrying a small boy on her hip. A smile lights up the little boy’s face as
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he stretches out a precious little hand, withered and deformed, to pick up the black bag that would hold more food than he could ever imagine. The smiles on the faces of the truly grateful are always priceless - and made possible by one former resident of Madagascar and the community who came through to support a cause dear to her heart. Dransfield wishes to thank “ all who donated, and those in Madagascar who participated by donating their time.” The “Madagascar-2021 Christmas” appreciation video can be viewed on YouTube. (https://youtu. be/V-6Mulhhac0.)
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