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245 years ago the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. The thirteen colonies declared they were no longer subject to the rule of the British Monarch, King George III and were free and independent states united in one country. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia proposed independence and Thomas Jefferson led the Gang of Five serving as the principle author of the document. While the vote declaring independence was taken on July 2, the final coding was approved on July 4th which then became the date we recognize today as Independence Day. John Adams wrote the following in a letter to his wife
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Caldwell 4th of July Celebration Abigail: “I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forever more.” One hundred and seven years later the City of Caldwell was platted. While we can’t say for certain, we’re pretty confident the first city sponsored 4th of July celebration was held shortly thereafter. (Rumor has it that Mayor Nanco-
las announced his first run for city council at that event.) Regardless, after the extremely difficult year we just completed the city is back in the celebration business! This year kicks off at 9 a.m. on the 3rd of July with the parade which is rocking a new route that starts at Grant and S. Kimball, runs down S. Kimball turns right onto Cleveland Blvd, left onto S. 18th Ave, left onto Blaine and ends at Blaine and S. 5th Ave. Get there early and plan well, while there are multiple great viewing spots there will be a large crowd and lots of fun! Opening ceremonies will be held at Memorial Park at approximately 10:50 a.m., in years past it
by Michael Hensel, Caldwell Perspective has featured Mayor NancoRemember to be safe! las and a stirring rendition Temperatures are expectof the Star Spangled Ban- ed to be in the triple digits ner along with skydivers both days, wear sunscreen and musical performances. and stay hydrated, drink The car show will feature plenty of water and if you’re many great local cars and sweating make sure and their owners and will take drink an occasional sports place at the park from 10 drink to replenish the salt a.m. to 5 p.m. with awards and minerals you will lose. at 3 p.m. The kids activities Buy yourself and your famthis year include a most pa- ily large brimmed hats and triotic bike award at 11:30 avoid over exposure to the a.m., a most patriotic dog sun to protect against sunaward at 11:45 a.m., and burn, a toasting complexa watermelon contest at ion is never fun and will 12:00 noon! Music will peel off anyway. Protect start at 12 noon with the your kids and pets by keepCaldwell Band and contin- ing them out of the car as ue until 3 p.m. and the Van much as possible! Be safe, Slyke Museum will be open have fun, and remember to from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The recognize we live in a great fireworks show will be the little city in the greatest following night (4th of July) country in the world! at dusk at Borders Park.
Centennial Band and Caldwell Heroes...and job opportunites at Caldwell Park & Rec! I don’t know what our Caldwell Centennial Band would do without these guys! They helped move drums, stands, chairs and more from the College of Idaho to our storage area in the park. They even made two separate trips and were so careful with our equipment. They never grumbled, at least when I was there. LOL! Our band appreci-
ates the help of these two gentlemen. And they have so much more to do with organizing the park for the upcoming 4th of July, July 3rd celebration. Job Opportunities within Park and Rec! There is always a lot of work to do to keep our parks in good shape and these two men and others do a great job, but more help is needed! Stacey
told me that they need a lot more seasonal workers and there may even be a full-time position open to fill. If you are interested in a job within the city’s Park and Rec department and would like to work with these two great gentlemen, call Jaunita (Human Resources/City Hall) at (208) 455-4631 to see what is available.
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L to R: Jason Hardy & Stacey Lenz, Caldwell Park and Rec! photo by: Leora Summers
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CALDWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY: Our summer reading program continues through August 15th and registration is still open. Have a question? Call 208459-3242. July 1 CANYON COUNTY SPUDS READING CHALLENGE: Ages 15 and under. Participants get a free ticket to Spuds Game on July 13th, winner of the reading challenge gets ticket plus a gift basket and to meet the Spuds 2 p.m., July 13th at Wolfe Field. Session 2 “Duck into a Book” Summer reading, Register at rdbooks.org. 10-11 AM: Tasty Tales, Rediscovered Books, 804 Arthur St. 3 PM: Create Your Own Virtual Reality Class at the library, ages 8+, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-7 PM: Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy. Start your weekend a little early with a glass of local wine, beer or your favorite beverage in downtown Caldwell. 7 PM: Daryl Wood Gerber - A Glimmer of a ClueCozy Mysteries and Fairy Garden Building Virtual Event, register at rdbooks. org. July 2 10 AM: Tai Chi, Hubler Airport Terminal, ages 18+. 6-11 PM: Brave Hearts Night at Indian Creek Steakhouse, 711 Main Street. All money raised will support Idaho Veterans.
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July 3 9 AM: City of Caldwell Fourth of July Parade. 10:45 AM (Approx): 4th of July opening ceremony at Memorial park. 10 AM-3 PM: Car Show, Memorial Park. 10 AM-3 PM: Kids activities at Memorial Park. 11 AM: Most patriotic bike contest Memorial Park. 11:15 AM: Most patriotic dog, Memorial Park. 11:30 AM: Watermelon Contest, Memorial Park. 10 AM-3 PM: Van Slyke Museum. 12-3 PM: Music in the Park, Memorial Park. 3 PM: Car Show awards, Memorial Park.
July 4 12-3 PM: Fun on the 4th at Indian Creek Plaza. Experience the 4th of July where Independence Day is one gigantic community celebration of the U.S.A. Dusk: Fireworks at Brother’s Park. July 6 10 AM: Baby Storytime, ages 0-2, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-8 PM: Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market. Caldwell’s Premier Farmers’ Market at Indian Creek Plaza. Music by: The Boondock Boys from 6-9 PM.
July 6 (continued) 7 PM: City Council Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave., Caldwell. July 7 10-11 AM: “Colors”, Storytime on the Plaza in partnership with the Caldwell Public Library, ages 3-6 yrs. July 8 10-11 AM: Tasty Tales, Rediscovered Books, 804 Arthur St. 2 PM: Thursday Afternoon Read at the library, all ages. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 3 PM: Create Your Own Virtual Reality Class at the library, ages 8+, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-7 PM: Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy. Start your weekend a little early with a glass of local wine, beer or your favorite beverage in downtown Caldwell. July 9 10 AM: Tai Chi, Hubler Airport Terminal, ages 18+. 6-10 PM: C-Town Karaoke Competition. All genres and ages. Free registration. July 11 2-5 PM: “All ‘Bout Soul” presented by Scorpion Entertainment & Music Theatre of Idaho. Hear the Music of James Brown, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston & Tina Turner at Indian Creek Plaza. July 12 6:30 PM: PBS Storytime, all ages. Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell.
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July 12 (continued) 7-8 PM: Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave., Caldwell. July 13 10 AM: Baby Storytime, ages 0-2, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 11 AM: “Coffee with Mike” - Only the Lonely, by Mike Gayle, Instagram LIVE. 5-8 PM: Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market. 6-9 PM: Indian Creek Plaza. Music by: Pilot Error 7 PM: Kris Millgate - My Life Among Fish - Virtual Event, register at rdbooks.org. July 14 10-11 AM: “Summer Stories”, Storytime on the Plaza in partnership with the Caldwell Public Library, ages 3-6 yrs. July 15 10-11 AM: Tasty Tales, Rediscovered Books, 804 Arthur St. 3 PM: Create Your Own Virtual Reality Class at the library, ages 8+, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-7 PM: Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy. Start your weekend a little early with a glass of local wine, beer or your favorite beverage in downtown Caldwell. July 16 10 AM: Tai Chi, Hubler Airport Terminal, ages 18+. 6-10 PM: C-Town Karaoke Competition. All genres and ages. Free registration. This free Karaoke competition is open to the public. July 19 7 PM: City Council Meeting, CPD Community Room, 110 S. 5th Ave., Caldwell. July 20 10 AM: Baby Storytime, ages 0-2, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-7 PM: Community Baby Shower, Open House Style. Help our smallest community members thrive by making a donation. Follow Caldwell Community Baby Shower on Facebook for more information and wish list. Caldwell Train Depot, 701 Main St., Caldwell sponsored by JustServe.org. 5-8 PM: Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market. Caldwell’s Premier Farmers’ Market at Indian Creek Plaza. Music by: Tejano Outlaw from 6-9 PM.
July 20 (continued) 5-7 PM: Community Baby Shower, Open House Style. Help our smallest community members thrive by making a donation. Follow Caldwell Community Baby Shower on Facebook for more information and wish list. Caldwell Train Depot, 701 Main St., Caldwell sponsored by JustServe.org. July 21 10-11 AM: “Food”, Storytime on the Plaza in partnership with the Caldwell Public Library, ages 3-6 yrs. 7 PM: LatinX Book Club - You had me at Hola Amano Restaurante. July 22 10-11 AM: Tasty Tales, Rediscovered Books, 804 Arthur St. 3 PM: Create Your Own \ Virtual Reality Class at the library, ages 8+, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-7 PM: Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy. Start your weekend a little early with a glass of local wine, beer or your favorite beverage in downtown Caldwell. 7 PM: Joshua Henkin - Morningside Heights Instagram LIVE. July 23 10 AM: Tai Chi, Hubler Airport Terminal, ages 18+. 6-10 PM: C-Town Karaoke Competition. All genres and ages. Free registration. This free Karaoke competition is open to the public. July 26 7:30 PM: Caldwell Centennial Band Concert, Caldwell Memorial Park Band Shell. Bring your lawn chair and your friends, FREE. July 27 10 AM: Baby Storytime, ages 0-2, Caldwell Public Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-8 PM: Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market. Caldwell’s Premier Farmers’ Market at Indian Creek Plaza. Music by: Hardwood Heart from 6-9 PM. July 28 10-11 AM: “Numbers”, Storytime on the Plaza in partnership with the Caldwell Public Library, ages 3-6 yrs.
July 29 10-11 AM: Tasty Tales, Redicovered Books, 804 Arthur St. 12-11 PM: Canyon County Fair & Carnival. 3 PM: Create Your Own Virtual Reality Class at the library, ages 8+, Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St., Caldwell. 5-7 PM: Uncork, Unwind & Enjoy. Start your weekend a little early with a glass of local wine, beer or your favorite beverage in downtown Caldwell. 8 PM: Lee Brice with special guest Lainey Wilson on the main stage at the Canyon County Fair. July 30 10 AM: Tai Chi, Hubler Airport Terminal, ages 18+. 12-11 PM: Canyon County Fair & Carnival. 8 PM: Mark Chesnutt with special guest Tyler Rich on the main stage at the Canyon County Fair. July 31 12-11 PM: Canyon County Fair & Carnival. 6-11 PM: Blues on Indian Creek. Blues on Indian Creek is an intimate concert event featuring the unique brand of cool that only the blues music genre could provide. 8 PM: Rodney Atkins with special guest the Powell Brothers on the main stage at the Canyon County Fair. August 1 6-11 PM: Blues on Indian Creek. Blues on Indian Creek is an intimate concert event featuring the unique brand of cool that only the blues music genre could provide. The festival will feature dynamic blues bands on Saturday and a Gospel brunch with singers so powerful they’ll blow your wig off on Sunday morning, Indian Creek Plaza. 12-11 PM: Canyon County Fair & Carnival. August 3 5-8 PM: Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market. Caldwell’s Premier Farmers’ Market at Indian Creek Plaza. Music by: Tylor & The Train Robbers from 6-9 PM. To promote your August event on this page contact Chantele at 208-899-6374 or email advertising@ caldwellperspective.com
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Jim and Nancy Fennell 50 Year Wedding Anniversary Celebration In August, Jim and Nancy Fennell will celebrate 50 years of marriage! Their life together began at Pepperdine University August 7, 1971. Their years together were spent in various jobs and homes throughout Arizona and Idaho as their careers moved them from one opportunity to the next. They welcomed their children; Stefanie in 1975, Amy in 1978, and adopted Oscar in 1998. Their grandchildren Krista was born in 1992 and Dominic in 2006. Nancy experienced an illness that almost resulted in her commitment to an assisted living facility but was given a second chance in life as her health improved with a change in medical treatment from drug therapy to physical therapy proved to be advantageous. They remain very involved in their church community, C of I sports, and serve on the board of Little Hands Big Hearts, in Trujillo, Honduras.
Thursday, July 22nd 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Christ’s Community Church 603 Everett St. To make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS For information call Carole Munn 208-459-1423 make an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS
be found on the invitation at the bottom of the page. Everyone is invited.
They love to entertain, meet new friends and want everyone to know they are welcome at the Fennell home. They both agree that their faith in a loving God and making the commitment to love, honor and cherish, in good times and bad and in
sickness and health, has been the reason they remain married. Nancy will tell you that there are not many men who would have stayed and cared for her in her condition, but never once, did she fear Jim would abandon her. Her heart overflows for his
loving care all those years. Jim is very thankful God chose to heal her and they can experience life together again. Their children and grandchildren will be hosting a 50th Celebration in their honor on July 31st, The details of the celebration can
Note from the publisher: Be sure to ask Jim & Nancy to share their incredible story at the celebration. I would have loved to have published the entire story, but due to limited space I will let Nancy share it in it’s entirety. Congratulations Jim & Nancy!
HOT! HOT! HOT! Heat Related Illnesses
Temperature on my patio on June 28th! Beware of overheating! I would like to relate a personal story about me, and heat related illness. Years ago, a week before the chukar season opened, I took my German Shorthair, Coco, for a walk up in the hills. It was hot, about 90 degrees. We walked in the hills for about an hour. I gave her over a quart of water, but she was running out of gas. I carried her for about a mile but recognized that I was not sweating and felt I might be getting into trouble. I put her in the shade, and I made it to the truck, rehydrated and went back up for her, but it was too late.
As summer progresses and the temperatures rise, we are all exposed to the possibility of heat related illnesses. This is generally categorized into 3 entities: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The differences between these can be subtle and they often blend into one another. Heat cramps generally comes from exercising or having prolonged exposure to heat, causing excessive sweating resulting in low blood volume and low sodium from excessive salt loss and replacement with only water. The individual develops cramps in the arms, calves, and abdomen. Typically, the person has excessive sweating, but their temperature is normal to slightly elevated, and their blood pressure is normal. Rehydrate with salt containing fluids like sports drinks! Years ago, my daughter’s soccer team drank pickle juice when they cramped up. It got rid of their leg cramps fairly fast through salt replacement. Heat exhaustion is a series of symptoms from prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures outside of our body’s
comfort zone. This usually occurs during exertion, but it can occur due to prolonged exposure to heat. Our response to increased heat is to seek cooler areas and our body responds with increased sweating, but if that doesn’t work, we get a dehydration form of excessive sweating with lower blood pressure, lower sodium in the blood and increased heart rate and cardiac output. The blood pressure is generally normal to slightly low. However, the body’s temperature is normal to slightly elevated. Because of the dehydration we feel fatigued, have a rapid heart rate, maybe some nausea, dizziness, and overwhelming fatigue. Get to a cooler place! Drink sports drinks! Rest! Heat stroke is the final scenario of these illnesses. It is potentially life threatening when our body overheats, usually after prolonged exposure to heat or exercising in the heat. This affects people of any age but, generally affects the young athletes who train out in the heat and those over 50 with certain medications. When our body responds
to lower our temperature, we seek shade and our excessive sweating fails to lower our body’s temperature, our temperature then starts to rise, commonly to over 104 degrees, which is getting to be at a dangerous level. At this point in time, seeking medical attention is appropriate. With the dehydration from sweating, we get lightheaded, dizzy, blurred vision, loss of consciousness, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, confused, disoriented, slurred speech, behavior changes and extreme fatigue. There may be nausea and vomiting and a throbbing headache. Typically, this is when there is a lack of sweating, and the person will have hot dry skin. With progression of symptoms there may be a loss of consciousness and even seizures which can lead to death. Seek medical attention immediately! The key to all of this is recognition. Get out of the heat, hydrate with water but even
by Sam Summers MD better, sports drinks. So how do you know when you are dehydrated? It is easy. Monitor your urine output. If you are not having to urinate every couple of hours, you are not drinking enough. Sports drinks are great, but generally have too much salt. That’s why they taste so good. Dilute 1 part sports drink with 2 parts water. If you are sweating with no symptoms, great. But if no sweat with the afore mentioned symptoms, watch out and get evaluated. Every year we hear about a young child, or a pet left in a car that dies of heat stroke. This is something that could easily have been prevented. Never leave your child or pet in a car even for just a few minutes even at 70 degrees outside. The heat in a car rises so rapidly, you cannot believe it. The point is illness prevention and early recognition of symptoms. Stay safe, stay cool and stay hydrated!
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CALDWELL CENTENNIAL BAND: Hail! Hail! The Band is Back When Caldwell Police Captain, Devin Reilly, asked me if our Caldwell Centennial Band could play during the City of Caldwell’s 4th of July celebration to be held on July 3rd, it kicked me to kick our band back into action. We had not had a practice in over a year due to this past year’s COVID restrictions for outside activities held
on campus at the College of Idaho where we always practiced. So, we will be playing for the first time in over a year on July 3rd at Memorial Park directly after the parade is over. It was so good to be able to get back together and make music again.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We look forward to playing again on Monday, July 26th at 7:30pm under the band shell at Memorial Park! BRING: Your lawn chairs, your families, and your friends to hear the music of summer once again. We look forward to seeing all of you again! Until then!
by Leora Summers
Director Cody Peterman directing a practice for Caldwell’s upcoming 4th of July Celebration to be held on July 3rd in Caldwell Memorial Park.
Bethel 8 Of Caldwell Annual Grand Session called Open the Gates and placed first. The group also received the sweepstakes award for all groups competing in the Bethel Corp competition. A lot of hard work and practice paid off. The Bethel messenger team composed of Bella Herrera, Bethany Hodges, Samantha Tolman, Natalia Nelson and Nicole Campbell placed
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3rd. This is a competition of 5 girls reciting memorized work of the story of Job. Our Daughters of the East team placed 3rd, this team was composed of Bethany Hodges, Natalia Nelson and Bella Herrera. Daughters of the Guard team of Chloe Nelson and Izzie Goertzen placed 1st. The Members also received many individual awards; Bethany Hodges placed 3rd in her individual ritual competition for ages 14-16 and 2nd in the 14-16 age division for ceramics. Chloe and Natalia Nelson placed 2nd in instrumental music duet. The state officers are as follows: Samantha Tolman was installed as Grand Bethel Honored Queen, this is the top ranking state office for the daughters. Bethany Hodges competed in the Jr. Miss Idaho Job’s Daughters pageant and was crowned as the
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Bethel 8 of Caldwell, Job’s Daughters International attended their annual Grand Session in Idaho Falls June 15-19th, 2021. The girls participated in multiple competitions and came home with quite a few awards as well as state offices for the upcoming year. As a group they competed in a Bethel Corp competition
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Back row (L to R): Natalia N., Chloe N, Bethany H. Middle- Bella H. Front row (L to R): Samantha T, Zoie F, Sunnie D, Izzie G, Nicole C.
Burger III. Job’s Daughters International offers the qualities that today’s young women want and need from organizations that earn their commitment: fun, friendship, helping others, and the chance to learn organizational and leadership skills. Members have fun together at activities such as swimming parties, dances, family picnics, slumber parties, miniature golf, marching in parades, and so much more. In Job’s Daughters you will make new friends that will last a lifetime. Girls ages 10-20 are welcome to join now or girls 8-10 can become a member of the Bethel Bee hive. For more information on how to join Job’s Daughters, visit www.jobsdaughters.org or contact Cindy Tolman, Guardian Secretary at 541-216-8528 (text or call) email: cindym.tolman@gmail.com.
Jr. Miss for the year 21/22. Natalia Nelson was chosen as the Grand Bethel Musician, Nicole Campbell was chosen as Grand Bethel 2nd Messenger, Chloe Nelson was chosen as Grand Bethel Senior Custodian, Bella Herrera is the Grand Bethel Representative to Michigan and Zoie Fulton is the Grand Bethel Representative to Pennsylvania/Virginia. The adult leaders who were also installed into statea positions this last weekend are: Jackie Holloway, Grand Guardian, the top ranking state office for the Adults. Jessica Hodges, Grand Librarian, and Mary Baldwin, Grand 5th Messenger. This was a successful and fun session that took two years to complete. We would like to thank those who went the extra mile to make this happen and also congratulate our recent Past Associate Grand Guardian Sherman
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City of Caldwell News CALDWELL – The City of Caldwell is looking into the possibility of redeveloping the parcel of land that includes the building housing the Airport Café. In a recent internal audit, the Café lease was found to be out of compliance with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations. The Caldwell Airport is supported by FAA grants. Therefore, the City of Caldwell is obligated to abide by FAA rules and regulations. Currently, any leased building or business
on Airport property must meet the obligations under grant assurances with the FAA to charge appropriate market-rate rent for leases. Though the city is currently discussing the possibility of redeveloping this area, no determination has been made and the final decision rests with City Council. The process for redevelopment is as follows: 1) As directed by staff, an RFP would be issued (legal notice will be provided in the local newspaper).
2) RFP proposals would be reviewed by staff and the Airport Commission. 3) A recommendation by the Airport Commission would be made to City Council for final determination. This process may take up to one or two years to complete, however, the city felt it would be most courteous to notify the current Café owners presently that this is a possibility, and has already done so. “Change can be difficult,” said Airport Manager Rob Oates.
by Chelsea Wilson, City of Caldwell Communication Specialist
“Like a lot of other things, this effort will take a good while to put in motion and we will offer plenty of notice to those tenants affected in the city-owned building.” Finally, the City of Caldwell recognizes that the Airport Café is a beloved part of our community and city staff are prepared to work with the Café owners moving forward. The owners will have several options available to them should an RFP be issued, including but not limited to submitting their own
New Business Spotlight: Indian Creek Apothecary At the grand opening, a gift basket drawing was held with some of the shop’s most popular items which include CBD, personal care, household decor and gifts. Appetizers and beverages were provided along with a giveaway courtesy of Stacy Patterson, RN. The Caldwell Chamber welcomed the new shop “on behalf of the business community in and around
Caldwell” and wished them success in their new endeavor. On their Facebook page, the new business thanked everyone who came to the ribbon cutting and grand opening for supporting them. In addition to their open storefront, the shop will have a regular booth to visit during Tuesday Markets on the plaza. Caldwell Chamber of Commerce and Indian Creek Apothecary
12th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride
On Sunday, July 11th, the 12th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride is scheduled to make an overnight visit in Caldwell, Idaho. This is the rides annual (28 day - 4,500 mile) crosscountry motorcycle ride in which motorcycle riders from across the country escort the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene, Oregon to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C to honor and pay tribute to America’s fallen service members. As the ride procession makes its way across the United States, they make scheduled stops at the homes of our country’s fallen service members. These scheduled stops are referred to as Fallen Soldier Home Visits. At each home visit the riders make, the surviving
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family members are given a Memorial Plaque of Distinguished Service to graciously acknowledge the service members’ sacrifice and to remind each family their fallen hero hasn’t been forgotten. The ride will eventually culminate in Washington DC on Sunday, August 8th when the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame will be escorted into the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery to formally extinguish the Memorial Flame in memory of all fallen service members. In all, a total of (75) fallen service members will be
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The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Indian Creek Apothecary to its location at 705 Arthur Street on Wednesday, May 19th. After a ribboncutting ceremony at 11 am, the public was welcomed inside to help celebrate. The shop’s owners said, “We are so happy to be open to our community and would love to share our amazing products with everyone!”
proposal, working with the alternate proposal awardees to include a Café in the new space (it is possible for the RFP to dictate that a café/eatery must be included), or operating the Café out of the current Airport Terminal building, which was originally intended to include dining space. “The city has had a good rapport with Becky for years and years, and we would like to do everything we can to continue that relationship,” said Public Works Director Brent Orton.
recognized and honored during this summer’s crosscountry journey. The ride will travel through ( 17 ) different states while traveling more than 4,500 miles one way. On SUNDAY JULY 11TH, the ride procession will end its travel day in Caldwell, Idaho at the local Elks Lodge. After the escorted ride procession makes its arrival into Caldwell, the ride group along with the Elks Lodge will be hosting a Gold Star dinner honoring (two) local fallen service members. The service members being honored are; ARMY
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Dylan Caress Competing in the 2021 Jr. Gold Bowling Championship discovered that he had great talent. Dylan’s aunt and uncle met at the bowling alley, but their bowling experiences were limited when after a fall on the ice and a severe ankle break, Amy had to have her leg amputated below the knee. After much pain and many surgeries, Amy passed into God’s loving arms in December of 2019, but Dylan’s bowling story continued in honor of his Aunt Amy. Chris gave Dylan Amy’s bowling shoes. They were white with hot pink shoelaces and Dylan wore them
proudly. Someone asked if he wanted to trade the pink laces for a more masculine color, be he said “no.” He wanted to bowl for Amy, and he still uses her pink ball during part of every game. As Dylan’s talent became more evident, he bowled a 600 series winning a jacket from the bowling alley and even got his name on the wall. He has won money from various local tournaments which is put into a scholarship fund for him until graduation. Recently he achieved what very few youth bowlers ever do. On April 10th
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Dylan Caress, son of C.W. and Heather Caress, has qualified to participate in the 2021 Jr. Gold Bowling Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana July 9th-17th. Dylan, who will be a Junior at Ridgevue High School in August, started his bowling career in June of 2019. His aunt and uncle, Amy and Chris Zesiger, gave him and his sisters, Madison and Mackenzie, bowling passes so they could bowl as much as they wanted that summer. Dylan had never bowled before but found out he loved the sport and
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graduated from Victory Charter School and will be attending College of Western Idaho for Physical Therapy • Wilver Coria, who graduated from Caldwell High School and will be attending College of Western Idaho for Nursing • Amaya De La Cruz, who graduated from Caldwell High School and will be attending College of Idaho for Nursing • Hannah Deuel, who graduated from Nampa High School and will be attending College of Western Idaho for Health Sciences/ Nursing The Allied Healthcare Scholarship is open annually to students who attended local high schools in Owyhee or Canyon
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counties and/or currently reside in the hospital’s service area. Students must be current students or planning to attend a college/university in the southwest Idaho or eastern Oregon area to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree in an allied health care program. Scholarship criteria is
focused on academic performance and interest in the healthcare field. Students must demonstrate a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and agree to allow the hospital an opportunity to recruit them for employment upon completion of their degree; however, no work commitment is required.
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July Fire Department Update: Summer Heat in Idaho CALDWELL FIRE URGES CITIZENS TO BE MINDFUL IN THE HEAT OF IDAHO SUMMER Summer in Idaho is a time to be outdoors and enjoy all there is to offer in the Gem State. From hiking to water sports, to just quickly running errands, it is important to remember to do this safely and ensure everyone a great summer. There are hazards present in an array of activities Idahoans like to enjoy. Caldwell Fire’s top 5 summer safety reminders:
1. Stay hydrated. Often Idaho sees 100+ degree-days in summer months. Drink plenty of water, even if you are not feeling thirsty. Signs of dehydration include extreme thirst, less frequent urination, dark-colored urine, fatigue, dizziness, confusion. 2. Do not lock kids or animals in cars: Children’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult’s does. Heat stroke occurs when core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees, at 107 death. It only takes 10 min-
utes for a car to heat up to dangerous temperatures. 3. Prevent firework related injuries: It is no surprise fires and burn injuries increase during the month of July; there are alternatives to keep Independence Day fun and safe. Sparklers reach temperatures of 1200 degrees, which is about 10x hotter than boiling water - Use glow sticks for young children and leave the aerial Fireworks to the Professionals. 4. Grass fire awareness: In hot weather, grasses dry
out quickly creating fire risk in our community. Be cautious of cigarette butts, dragging chains on trailers, and any burning. These spread quickly and can create dangerous situation for our citizens and firefighters. 5. Water safety: There is nothing better than cooling off in the water on a hot summer day. This is a great option in a monitored pool, water balloons, and of course the splash pad. Stay clear of canals, they run quickly and are the leading cause of child
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drowning in Idaho. Enroll in swim lessons for a skill that will increase your safety. There are risks to consider when having fun. We can all do our part to have a safe and healthy summer. For more information on how to beat summer heat and stay safe, contact fire prevention at 208.649.1266.
Law Enforcement & Fire Chaplains Training Law Enforcement and Fire Chaplains are trained as trauma responders to First Responders, their families, as well as the community. The Chaplain maintains confidentiality when working with the First Responders. The Law Enforcement or Fire Chaplain may provide the following as well as everything covered under Community Chaplains: • Critical Incident stress management • Post-traumatic event debriefs and counseling • Pre-marital counseling • Wedding planning and officiating • Home and Hospital visitation •Graduation/Promotion ceremony assistance • Funeral planning and officiating • Line-of-Duty death funeral planning and officiating • Spiritual guidance and prayer support – when requested In addition to formal duties, the Law Enforcement or Fire Chaplain will make regular visits to the station houses, do a ride-along, and participate in community events with Department personnel. This helps the Chaplain get to know the first responders, build rapport, and help them be more comfortable to speak with the Chaplain should the need arise. The Law Enforcement or Fire Chaplain may, at times, represent the Department at public events like the Chamber of Commerce, service clubs and other presentations. Community Chaplains are called out by first responders to attend to family members, neighbors, by-standers, classmates, and co-workers when they have been victimized, suffered serious injury, or have been traumatized by the death of a loved one. They provide
the following services: • Crisis intervention at emergency scenes • Critical Incident Stress Management • Search & Rescue assistance in the field • Evacuation scene support • School crisis intervention • Contacting school administration when children are involved in a crisis • Family Assisted Center Management • Town Hall meeting following a tragedy and/or disaster • Follow-up services to families • Referrals to communitybased resources and organizations • Funeral planning and officiating • Spiritual guidance and prayer support – when requested • Connecting families to support systems for temporary housing • Connecting families to faithbased organizations -when requested • On scene traffic control • On scene crowd control • Recording all contact information of families involved in crisis • Impart a calming presence and bring HOPE Further services that may be available: • Provide in-person death notifications • Go wherever needed – crime scenes, hospitals, homes, businesses, government facilities and more •Go 24/7-365 • Offer practical guidance and compassionate resources • Serve ALL people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, age, gender, or sexual preference • Provide mutual aid deployments upon request The primary objective of
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the Community Chaplains is to support First Responders in times of crisis and tragedy by caring for families and surrounding people, freeing the First Responders to do their job without interference. This Chaplaincy provides “constitutional” Chaplains, not congregational clergy. This means: • They meet the Constitutional Requirement from the Supreme Court ruling (Lemon vs Kurtzman 1971) • They are not entangled with government and is apolitical serving everyone and anyone, imparting a calming presence by offering God’s Hope, Peace and Love • Our Chaplains are religiously neutral, therefore serving all faiths and those with no faith • They have a “secular” purpose as trauma informed responders for victims who have experienced trauma or tragedy. If you would like the opportunity for Chaplaincy in Canyon County, I look to seeing you at the Chaplaincy training held on 5 Tuesday evenings
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from 7-9 p.m. beginning on July 13th through August 10th. There is no charge to attend this Academy. Meetings will be at the Fire Training Center behind Bridges Coffee in the TVCC building, 205 6th Ave., Caldwell. Please enter through Bridges Coffee, food and drinks will be available to purchase before and during breaks. There will be guest speak-
ers from the Fire Department, Police department, and our County Prosecutor as well as current Chaplains. This will be time well used and we thank you for your commitment. Please text your RSVP to Chaplain Phil Whitbeck, (503) 779-7887. I will be happy to answer any questions at this number or phil.whitbeck@ caldwellfire.org.
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something that you would like to add, please bring it along. We will also be Raffling off some interesting items, several early 1900 embroidered Odd Fellow collars, several special shields that have been used in degree work. We are also going to raffle off a night in the Museum if you dare, with dinner and a movie included. REMEMBER WE MAY HAVE A GOAT AND A SKELTON
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Secret Society - are their skeletons or goats in there? On July 31, 2021, The Idaho Odd Fellow Museum will be holding an Open House with a Rededication from 9am to 2pm. 69 Years ago in 1952 this museum was open to the public. Plan on coming out to this great event! We will also be dedicating and burying a Time Capsule to be opened years down the road. So, if you have
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Soroptimist International of Caldwell Celebrates 75 Years As A Club & Live Your Dream Award Winner
by Erin Sullivan-Smith and Maggie Strowd
75 years is momentous reason to celebrate! On April 16, 1946, the Caldwell Soroptimist club was chartered in into the Soroptimist International of Boise SI Club! Now a part of the Soroptimist Rocky Mountain Region, the club has grown with an average of
25-35 members throughout the years! In their 75 years of being a service club, they have championed many fundraising events and worked in the community to help propel girls and women forward in their personal and professional endeavors and inspire a path of hope
and success in the lives of all females! Although Covid-19 was an unexpected challenge, these amazing women still managed to raise money to be given for scholarships and award money to help assist other charities and businesses further the mission of supporting women. Recipients of donations were, Operation Unmentionables, Hope’s Door, The Nampa Family Justice Center, Rose Advocates, Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition, Valley Women and Children’s Shelter and Treasure Valley Family YMCA. The Soroptimist International of Caldwell club selected Amanda Frank as our 2020-21 Live Your
Dream Award winner of $3,000. The Live Your Dream Award is the signature project of Soroptimist clubs in the United States and the world. Every year 2.8 million dollars is distributed worldwide to 1,770 recipients. This award is available to women who are the heads of their households and are pursuing college or professional/technical degrees. This award is unique in that it can be applied to any and all costs associated with completing higher education goals such as childcare, books, transportation, and tuition. Amanda lives in Caldwell and is pursuing the prerequisites for a nursing degree at Treasure Valley Com-
munity College. She works fulltime as a medical assistant while supporting four children. She wants to be an inspiration for her children to pursue their goals and dreams, no matter the obstacles placed before them. Her drive and ambition are sure to lead her to complete her degree and achieve her dreams. We are so proud to be a driving force in the aspirations of the women in our community! If you are interested in learning more about our club, like and follow us on Facebook and message us or reach out to any of our members! We are always excited to welcome new members!
HUSTON VINEYARDS GROWS AND PRODUCES FIRST GRÜNER VELTLINER IN THE SNAKE RIVER VALLEY Huston Vineyards is pioneering the growth and production of a brand-new varietal on the Idaho wine scene. Gregg and Mary Alger, owners of Huston Vineyards, became the first Idaho grape producers to plant Grüner Veltliner in their estate vineyard in 2018. This month, in conjunction with Idaho Wine and Cider Month, the first vintage is being released. “We love growing and making the exceptional wines for which our valley
has become known, but we also enjoy venturing out of our comfort zone and creating new intrigue for wine enthusiasts,” said Gregg Alger. “After some great vacation experiences tasting Grüners in other regions, making this wine in Idaho became an aspiration and a passion for us.” Grüner Veltliner is a varietal typically associated with Austria, although it is grown throughout the world. Huston Vineyards estate has exceptional and
unique growing conditions for Grüner Veltliner. Silty loess soils, rich in calcium carbonate provide for optimum vine conditions. The cooler vineyard site heightens both the aromas and acidity of the fruit. The Snake River Valley’s intense temperature shifts foster both consistent fruit ripening and bright crispness, resulting in a complex lively wine. The 2020 vintage expresses aromas of lime and white pepper with flavors of honey and minerality on the mid-palate. Balanced with both texture and acidity, this wine finishes both lively and layered. It is bright and crisp for summer
but carries enough weight to be enjoyed into fall and winter with great food pairings. Alger, a former Idaho Wine Commission President, noted “We are so excited about the growth of the Idaho wine industry over the past decade, but there is still so much potential for exploration in our viticultural area. We are proud to be a part of what’s happening here.” A limited quantity of the 2020 Huston Estate Grüner Veltliner was produced. It is available for purchase at the Huston Vineyards tasting room, 16473 Chicken Dinner Road, while supplies last.
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July 2021 Join us for the “2nd Annual Community Baby Shower” on July 20, 2021, at the Caldwell Train Depot at 701 Main Street from 11 am - 1 pm and 5 -7 pm. Invite your family, neighbors, church groups, local businesses, and civic/service organizations to “shower” local parents with needed baby supplies. We will be collecting Baby Bundles for the ALB Canyon County Branch; literacy materials (new and gently used books) for the Southwest District Health Nurse-Family Partnership; new baby gear for the parent education programs at Salvation Army Baby Haven; and baby supplies for teen parent programs at local high schools. Event organizer, Alison Moulton, shared, “Last year’s baby shower exceeded all of our expectations! We had tables set up for donations, and within a couple of hours they were overflowing onto the floor and into the next room. So many different groups came together to serve. Groups of teenagers from a local church collected 200 books, parents and children sewed burp cloths together, and a local knitting club delivered boxes of blankets. We delivered supplies by the van load to different organizations that all bless the lives of our smallest community members. Parenting is never easy, but when parents struggle to afford basic necessities,
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it can become a stressor that affects the whole family. When we come together to help give these struggling families a boost, we make a lasting impact.” The WISH LIST for the Community Baby Shower includes the following NEW baby items: • Unisex colors and patterns preferred • New or gently used children’s books • New baby clothes • Package of 3-6 long or short-sleeved newborn onesies (0-3 months) • Package of 2 sleepers (0-3 months) • Package of disposable diapers (newborn) • Baby Wipes (unscented 100 pack) • Package of four flannel blankets (these can also be hand-made, two-sided flannel blankets) • Bottle of baby wash/shampoo (about 15 fl. oz.) • Bottle of baby lotion (about 13.5 fl. oz.) • Diaper Rash Ointment (Desitin) • Thermometer (digital)
• Towel and washcloth • Burp Cloths (can be handmade) • Small beanie caps (can be crocheted/hand-made) • Soft, squeeze and stack block sets Julie Yamamoto, ALB Canyon County Branch (ALB CCB) Chair, shared, “Through the Community Baby Shower, donations and grant funds, ALB CCB delivered 173 Baby Bundles to West Valley Medical Center and St. Luke’s Nampa this year and will supply Baby Bundles to St. Al’s Nampa as soon as they can receive donations again. The Baby Bundles backpacks are stuffed with priority baby items for newborn babies to gain a positive start to life by immediately receiving wellness goods, healthcare supplies and a comprehensive package of baby essentials. These essential baby layettes are especially welcome to a family with financial needs as some mothers arrive to the hospital with nothing for their new baby. Every donated item means
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that ALB CCB’s grant funds go farther to meet this very real need in our community.” While many events went on hold last year, the “Caldwell Community Baby Shower” was a tremendous success because of you. We are grateful for those who heard about a need and stepped up to help make a difference in the lives of the littlest ones in our community. Please join us again this year in “showering” local parents and ba-
bies with love and kindness. Follow the Caldwell Community Baby Shower event on Facebook for more information, including patterns for burp clothes and blankets. If you are unable to attend the shower, consider donating to the Caldwell Community Baby Shower on Amazon’s Baby Registry. For more information about the Community Baby Shower or JustServe contact Kelli Jenkins, at 208-989-0714.
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It began as a typical endurance trip for adventure buddies Alex Marshall and Derek Call. On a beautiful August morning in the picturesque Sawtooth Mountains, the men set off on a “simple” threeday, 60-mile hike through the heart of the rugged, picturesque range. With light packs strapped to their backs, the trip was part of their training for an upcoming 100 mile race. With full support from their wives Gayle and Becky as well as the five children between them, spirits were high as the two set off. Between being experienced ultrarunners and Alex’s training as a paramedic, they had come prepared with a deluxe first aid kit and few worries about completing their journey. Little did they know the harrowing adventure that awaited them. After 25 miles, the packs that had seemed light at first suddenly felt three times as heavy and the men knew they needed to stop for the day. They found a campground, already occupied with a large group of people. Just when
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they were nursing their tired feet, a member of the group came running toward them and yelled, “did you hear that guy calling for help?” The man explained that every few minutes a pleading voice was heard but several groups had already gone out to locate the source. Worse, they had not returned. After replenishing themselves quickly with some vital calories, Alex and Derek went into rescue mode. Beginning with an unsuccessful search around the lake, they headed up steep, rocky terrain that bore no trail. The vastness and complexity could have blinded the most experienced of hikers. It was like attempting to find a needle in a haystack, but the men yelled into the void and listened for signs of life. Then they prayed. Dick Ross, a 72-year old hiker was astounded when he heard voices calling from the earth below. He had been with his party at Warbonnet Lake basin, but left a day earlier than the rest. He was working his way down the mountain when two boul-
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ders smashed together and pinned him on his back. A rescue party had found him, but fearing the ascent, left to find help and hadn’t returned. He waited endlessly, fearing the worst until his two rescuers arrived and found him pinned 500 vertical feet up the slope, lying on his back on a loose slab of rock covered with unstable boulders. He warned the men of the danger of coming further, but they refused to listen. They scaled the mountain until they found him about halfway up. Alex went into paramedic mode. Remarkably, Ross was in good spirits despite excruciating pain. His vitals looked good. He had splinted his left leg, which appeared to be broken along with his right one. It would be too dangerous to move him. The only way out would be by helicopter and they would need to go for help. Together, Alex and Derek moved him a few feet to a more stable location. They covered him with every piece of clothing they could find, placed him in his sleeping bag, and wrapped his tent around his body to keep him warm and as comfortable as possible. They gathered contact information regarding his family and recorded the exact GPS location. They gave him all the food and water they had, then made a promise to
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hike all night if they had to in order to find help. Alex Marshall and Derek Call had been on the move since 8:00 that morning. Now, close to 10:00 at night, weariness gave way to an uncanny burst of energy that only adrenaline and a sense of urgency could provide. It was ten miles away, but knowing Redfish Lake had the closest cell coverage, the trek commenced. Under a breathtaking full moon, the two told jokes and distracted each other as they marched along. With Alex’s headlamp going out, they were grateful for the picturesque, natural light in God’s wonderland to guide their footsteps. At 3 a.m. the two men finally came to the dock on the western shore of Redfish Lake. They placed the 911 call and were thrilled to hear a dispatcher’s voice on the other
end. Even through a patchy connection, they were able to communicate the urgent situation to the operator. Within minutes, a rescue helicopter was on its way - a specialized Two Bear Air helicopter out of Kalispell, Montana. Exhausted, the men collapsed into sleep. They were awakened a few hours later by a chopper flying overhead-the one that would rescue Dick Ross and ensure his survival. Ronald Reagan once said, “Miracles are to be found in nature itself; the wind and waves, the wood that becomes a tree - all of these are explained biologically, but behind them is the hand of God.” That night, in the dark stillness of the Sawtooth Mountains, one man witnessed a miracle; and it came in the form of two heroes who refused to give up until they found him.
added space will be used to dig a new cell for future waste burial and provide additional dirt for crews to cover the waste each day. The expansion and new fence line will close off public access to some of the easternmost trails at Jubilee Park. Notices have been posted at both Jubilee Park and the landfill to inform residents of the upcoming changes.
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Pickles Butte Sanitary Landfill Expanding Perimeter Fencing Pickles Butte Sanitary Landfill is expanding its perimeter fencing in preparation to extend the landfill’s footprint south of Perch Rd as part of phase three of its expansion plan. The perimeter fence will be expanded on the north and west side of the current landfill fence (see attached map). The
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Our journey begins; and continues…again. This rollercoaster that Michael and I (and the kids) hoped on almost 8 years ago has come to another loopty loop. A couple months ago now, Michael began having some unpleasant symptoms from the oral chemo he takes daily. The doctor took him off the drug for a period to give him a chance to overcome the issue and then restarted his chemo at a lower dose. Why not? All the cancer had shown shrinkage. Michael gradually noticed the pain in his back begin and as we dreaded the latest scan has shown that
all of the tumors have grown. So here we go. Michael is living in Garden Valley in our RV with Paige as she performs at Starlight Mountain Theater. It’s a place of rest with the beautiful nature all around him…and no yard to maintain. The radiologist wants to see him in the Boise office with more advanced technology so it will be a little bit of a commute, but a beautiful one! Day to day we are finding pleasure in the simple thing especially the beautiful blackberry harvest we have just around the corner.
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Dave’s Big Back Yard It’s been y e a r s since I’ve been to D e a d w o o d Reservoir. But I have fond memories as a youngster, teenager and adult. As a youngster I recall camping near the Deadwood River inlet on a fourth of July weekend with Guy Pilote’s parents and Grandparents. We had a great time exploring and catching rainbows and white fish, evenings were great around the campfire though mosquitos were as numerous as locust during the 1930 dust bowl. Some years later I convinced my parents to let me borrow the family 1952 Ford sedan so me and my buddies could embark on a fishing trip to the remote mountain lake. Though fishing rods and tackle were onboard, the real thrust of the excursion was the pursuit of female companionship. Years ear-
lier Pilote and I observed that many families vacationing in the area were proud parents of attractive daughters. Camp was set up, an umbrella tent that had been in Pilotes family for years. With a base operation point we headed for the Deadwood lodge. The lodge was a picture of open beams ceilings, plank wood floors, a huge fireplace and rough-cut tables. Perhaps most memorable was the towering gravity fed gas pump that filled the Ford upon our departure from the Deadwood Valley. Upon our arrival at the lodge, we ordered burgers the waitress (bad me server) asked, “What will you have to drink?” “Coors for me”, Bowman said. “Bring a round” I jumped in. We broke out a deck of cards after dinner and began playing poker for change and cigarettes. Although we were a long way from legal drinking age the lodge kept serving us beer. The girls walked
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in and there were four of us and four of them. A dream comes true. There wasn’t that awkward pause that teenagers often experience in school hallways or social events, four boys four girls in Deadwood Lodge. Conversation came easy. Around ten o’clock the lodge was closing so we invited the girls back to our camp and we jumped in our cars and headed down the road. It was totally dark now. So, I kept glancing in the rear-view mirror and Bill Adler asked, “are they still coming?” “Yeah, there still coming”, I replied. Upon arrival we lit the Coleman lantern and built a fire. After a couple of hours of small talk, the girls said they had to get back to their camp. I would like to write a lurid salacious ending to this story, but fact is we never saw them again. We only knew they were from the Payette area; it was our first time picking up girls at a bar (lodge) all the same, right?
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There She Sits! Mama Robin!
There she sits! On her nest that she made in the fake palm tree on my patio. Why does she do it? Because she is a good mama and has four beautiful little blue robin eggs that took several days for her to lay. She sat on them throughout that terrible dust/wind storm we had a week ago or so. She sits on them in this excruciating heat. She only leaves to eat and drink and then comes back. She is sheltered on the patio from the blazing sun, but it still gets extremely hot out there. My sister SuZ said that mama was too hot because she had her mouth open as she sat and that we should air condition her. I said, "For crying out loud! She's a bird! She chose that place. She will be okay." My dog even ignores her, but I check on her every day. One day she will be bringing food to her little
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ones. I cannot wait to see them. Good work mama bird! Stay cool.... but no AC for you!
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Holy cow it’s hot out there. So let me remind you to up the frequency and run times of your irrigation system to offset the loss of water in all your landscape plants and gardens. Remember heat slows down some fruit production such as tomatoes but heat also aids in production in others like peppers. Watering during the hottest parts of the day (3:307:30) helps lower the temperature around plants and turf areas. Another option is providing shade over an area of your garden where heat stress is prominent. Overhead watering is the easiest way to drop the tempera-
ture in gardens and turf. Most turf installed these days is a blend of Kentucky blue grass and perennial rye. These are known as cool season grasses and really slow down growth during the hot summer months. Knowing the right kinds of fertilizer to apply is very important, because using a spring fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content or a more readily available nitrogen, tends to give you heavy dark green growth that Peters out just weeks later. What works best is a balanced fertilizer with iron that has a coating that slowly releases the elements more gradually to the soil for plant take up. If plants or turf grows to fast it weakens the roots system to support that growth weakening the plant overall. Slow, steady green growth is the best way to keep you and your landscape healthy so both of you can get out of the
heat. Speaking of needs, last month I talked about fixing the iron deficiencies in trees. Iron is a very necessary element in plant life. I don’t know about you but where I live in-the Sand Hollow area that storm felt like I would arrive in Kansas late for dinner. When it was over my peach trees took a beating. This spring was ideal for blooming and fruit setting. Too bad I waited too long to thin the fruit on the branches. I had several branches break and even whole trees laying down after the storm was over. Fruit thinning is vital in several ways. It reduces weight on the branches keeping them intact. Thinning gets rid of fruit that are lagging behind and will probably never mature to edible. Thinning also then sends all the good stuff to the fruit you want, making them bigger and juicier, but it also protects the tree
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THE STEUNENBERG ASSASINATION: Chapter 2 - The Dynamiter
July 2021 by Bob Sobba
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Jasper Nichols, the Canyon County Sheriff, quickly took charge of the investigation. Within a short time, a man named Thomas Hogan rose to the top of their list of suspects. Staying at the Saratoga Hotel, Hogan came to town with plenty of money, claiming to be a sheep man, but made no effort to buy or sell sheep. He also slept every day until 11am, which brought him to the attention of the hotel management. When he was placed under surveillance, Harvey Brown, the Baker Oregon sheriff, recognized him as a miner going by the name of Harry Orchard who had been working in the Baker area.
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had been retained to represent the suspect. The lawyer’s firm had close ties to mining unions and often represented WFM in civil and criminal cases. Investigators located witnesses who identified Orchard (alias Thomas Hogan) as a person they had seen near the Steunenberg home. Some stated that he was accompanied by another man. Based on the witnesses’ descriptions authorities suspected that the other man was Jack Simpkins. Simpkins was the Idaho district leader for the WFM. His photo was obtained, and he was identified as the second suspect. As Governor Gooding’s fears were realized, he became increasingly concerned about the case. He felt the local authorities had done a good job up to this point, but knew the case was rapidly going beyond the scope that Idaho authorities could handle. Idaho did not have a state police organization at that time, and it would be several years before the FBI was operational. After conferring with his advisors, Gooding made the decision to retain the Pinkerton Detective Agency to control the investigation. He insisted that the head of the Western Pinkerton Office, James McParland, handle the case personally. McParland was a long time Pinkerton agent
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Steunenberg, and he named Jack Simpkins and a man named Steve Adams as his accomplices. He also admitted to seventeen other murders. They included the bombing of a Colorado train station that killed thirteen people. All were a group of nonunion workers brought in by mine owners to fill in for striking miners. Orchard also confessed that he had placed a dynamite bomb under the porch of a Colorado judge who had given opinions unfavorable to the WFM; however, that bomb never exploded. He claimed he had a “hit list” of people, which included Steunenberg, all who were considered enemies of the WFM. He revealed that he had been hired to kill these people by WFM president, Charles Moyer; vice president, George Pettibone; and secretary, Bill Haywood. When transcribed, the amazing confession was sixtyfour pages long. The investigation now presented challenges for McParland. He and his employers certainly wanted the three named WFM executives to stand trial for the Steunenberg murder; but the conspiracy to kill the ex-governor, according to Orchard, had been plotted in Colorado where the WFM headquarters were located. McParland realized that mining in Colorado was a major industry, and citizens tended to be pro-union, which would make prosecution very difficult. He knew that he had to come up with a plan to extradite the WFM culprits to Idaho for trial.
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Indepenence Day: Winning the War at Home This Indepence Day, we are reminded of the amazing freedoms we enjoy, as well as the great battles, past and present, that were fought to get here. Today, there are many good things happening in our society, local community and in our families: Generous, tolerant, and forgiving people who are able to look past individual differences, love their neighbors unconditionally and teach such values to their children. We’re also living in an unprecedented time of conflict, hate, and vitriol-some of which sadly is taking place within our own homes and families. When they should be safe havens and fortifications, our four walls can at times feel like war zones instead of safe spaces that are free from outside struggles. However, we should always be willing to fight for peace in our own homes. If opening your own door feels like walking onto a battlefield, there’s fortunately a successful formula, proven by behavioral science, for dousing fireballs of conflict in your home. When implemented, we can even prevent them from igniting in the first place by remembering 3 R’s: Retreat, Remind, and Reinforce. Examples are given for a parent-child scenario, but can be applied to any relationship: RETREAT Sometimes the best option for an army in battle is to simply retreat from a skirmish when the consequences of facing the enemy results in too many casualties. A parent can gain amazing inde-
pendence when they refuse to referee and get involved as an audience member, advice giver, or active participant in the back-and-forth arguing between or with kids. Committing the following statement to memory can unload a very large burden and save much needed energy for more savory family activities: “I will simply choose to ignore the vast majority of arguments and behaviors because, while obnoxious, they are inconsequential and not worthy of my attention.” It’s positively freeing when parents give themselves permission to ignore the types of behaviors that fall into the “simply annoying, garbage behavior” category. These are things that are not serious or endangering anyone. Also included in this category are whining, tantruming, sibling rivalry, and petty arguments between family members. Why would we want to ignore such things? Because it’s really unfulfilling for any person, big or small, to fight, whine, or tantrum when they’re standing all alone. It is, in fact, unrewarding without a willing sparring partner or captive audience attending their “performance.” The next time you naturally feel like taking up your sword and joining the ranks of rancor, consider this battle plan of disengagement instead: Start by giving the annoying behavior absolutely ZERO attention! Joining the fight, giving negative reinforcement, and returning fire
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for fire will actually increase the likelihood of the bad behavior happening again… and again. If you must speak, try making neutral, short statements that validate and display empathy (even through gritted teeth, even if you feel they don’t deserve it). If an out-of-control person hears “I’m sorry you’re sad/angry/hurt/livid--Let’s talk when you’re feeling better,” their jaw may hit the floor. They might stare at you in surprise and suddenly become mute-because it won’t be what they’re expecting. At all. Turn, walk away, and go about your business. It seems counterintuitive, but it really does work and is actually quite fulfilling. The next time you hear “Mom, Michael pulled my hair!” walk nonchalantly past the squabbling siblings and go about your day. They will more than likely work it out without your intervention. Does your preschooler want a snack before dinner and escalates from 0 to 10 on the anger scale when you tell them no? Without a word, just step over them as they thrash on the floor and sigh with relief as your sanity stays intact because you didn’t expel much-need energy wrestling them into compliance! I recall each of my tantruming toddlers at one point
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or another following me around the house, wailing underfoot as I went about my daily tasks and merrily humming a happy tune as if they didn’t exist. I understand, sometimes it’s just too much. Those were the times I picked up my favorite book, some headphones, and headed to the bathroom. I placed myself in a time out. As they pounded on the door, I told my children their mother would emerge once their siren-like shrillness had faded into peace. Then, I would wait it out until I heard sobs, sniffles, and finally- silence. I would then come out of my bunker, usually to a red-faced child who apologized as we shared a hug and read a story together. As we’ll discuss in part 3, giving lots of positive attention when children are behaving well is imperative.
That is when behavior really improves. As you make it a goal to not engage in yelling/ whining matches, this does NOT mean you can’t correct children when they have broken family rules or cause harm to others. There is an appropriate way to do this, however. Watch for Part 2 next month when we discuss the second “R” to remember in “Winning the War at Home”Reminding children of consequences. Want to share stories, get support, and find inspiration from other parents? Join the ParenTrix group on Facebook!
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Page 14 CALDWELL PERSPECTIVE My family has a long, shameful history of wimpy dogs. Dogs who would weep, howl, and whine their way into the garage every year on the first week of July. Dogs who would force themselves into the kitchen if you didn’t shut the door quickly enough. Dogs who would literally tuck their tails betwixt their legs and head for the hills. Our first dog was named Six. Not because there were five before him, or that he was the sixth of his litter, or that he had six legs, though that would have been cool. Six was just my oldest brother’s favorite number at the time. As far as his breed, Six was the poster child for the word “mutt.” If there was a canine version of Ancestry.com, Six would have had relatives on every continent. He was the kind of mutt who had a lot of no’s: no papers, no shots, and no personality. Apparently, they don’t sell those at Petco. He was neither aggressive nor affectionate. He wasn’t really… anything. It took me years to realize that most dogs were these effervescent, loyal companions. Whenever somebody said the old adage “Dogs are a man’s best friend”, I would think “You need better friends. Because dogs ain’t that great.” But while Six was anything but extreme for 360 days out of the year, there were four days in July (and the last day of December) that turned him into an animal! We’d be sitting in our living room on a quiet summer night when my family and I would hear the pyrotechnic booms of democracy. At the first sound of
these illegal fireworks, we would open the garage door and call for Six to come inside. Not because he would stare at the sliding glass door, begging to come inside. No, Six was a runner. At the sounds of mortars and bottle rockets, Six would tuck his tail between his legs and take off running. He never had a plan of where he would run, he didn’t think that far ahead. He just knew “Me no like sound. Me go other way. Fast!” Once, the authorities showed up with our little runaway pup and said they had found him miles away from home. He likely set a personal record that night. But by far our scariest moment with Six was on December 31st, 1999. We came home to an empty garage and a hole through the interior door. Blood and fur stuck to the edges like some werewolf movie. Some people rang in the new millennium with alcohol, kisses, and all their life savings in cash just in case Y2K was real. Our dog saw the 1900s pass away while hunkered under my parents’ bed, injured and scared. In case you’re concerned, Six survived and lived on to experience many more fireworks in his life. Far too many for his taste. Our next dog was a breath of fresh air. An older chocolate lab with a beauty mark underneath his right eye, J.D. was the most affectionate, 100-pound lap dog you’d ever meet. He could play fetch, sit or lay down on command, and make you feel like the luckiest boy in the world. All of a sudden, I understood those clichés about
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“dogs being your best friend” and “love is a warm puppy”. Although to be honest, the “hair of the dog” one still doesn’t make sense to me. The only thing a dog hair ever gave me was a scratchy throat. J.D. was the perfect dog. With One… Glaring…Fault. Whereas Six would run like the wind at the sound of fireworks, J.D. would melt into a nervous puddle. We couldn’t even shoot cap guns outside without him cowering away and whining to be taken indoors. Thunderstorms were too much for this member of the wolf species. And as for fireworks? Well, let’s just say, those spinning ground bloom flowers were as extreme as it got at our house. We tried everything to calm him down, from having him in the garage to being in the kitchen. We tried leaving him alone or comforting him. Nothing could stop the whining, shaking, and exceedingly fast panting. I once tried to get him to Lamaze breathe with me, and I almost hyperventilated! Feeling helpless, my family turned to the one thing that would always calm us down: drugs. Now when I say “drugs” I’m not talking about pharmaceuticals. But I ain’t talking about narcotics neither. I’m talking good ol’ fashioned homeopathic tablets, herbs, tinctures, etc. My grandpa always said we went to a “witch doctor.” “She’s not a witch doctor,” my mom would say. “Now drink this. It’s Witch’s Broom and Slippery Elm. It will make your elbow feel better and clear out your sinuses.” My mother’s “witch
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doctor” was our family physician. Whenever I signed permission slips for sports, I would always put her name down as my “primary physician.” That’s just how life was. Carrot poultices for your lymph nodes, astragalus for your throat, and quercetin for your allergies. We had an essential oils diffuser in our car in the early 2000s, way before it was cool. So naturally, we would treat our dog with the same alternative medicine we used. We started with an herb called Kava Kava. It was supposed to have a calming effect and was deemed safe for pet use (especially when said pet outweighed petite humans). But just to be sure, mom told dad to try the stuff himself. “It will help you with your stress,” is what she said. But that’s not what dad heard. To this day, he still insists that mom told him they were “energy pills” so he kept taking them before going to work. But that didn’t help—he felt even more tired than before! This went on for a few days before he complained to mom that her “energy pills were worthless.” A week later, a storm came through our town. At the first crack of thunder 25 miles away, J.D. was showing his true colors: begging for the sweet, sweet comfort of the garage. We took a small dose of Kava Kava, placed it in a wad of bread, and tossed it to him, which he promptly caught in his mouth and swallowed in one smooth motion. All that was left to do was wait and watch. But what happened next was be-
yond our wildest imagination. We had one of the biggest, baddest storms of the year. The windows shook, lightning flashed in front of us like strobe lights at a concert. Dogs were barking, howling. The suburbs sounded like the local animal shelter. We looked back to see J.D. in the backyard…lying down? None of us could believe our eyes! We watched our cowardly canine lying on the grass like it was a breezy summer day. I was unable to tell from within the safety of our home, but I could have sworn J.D. was smiling. “That dog is stoned!” declared my dad. And he was right. Our dog was as high as a kite. He was on an astral plane previously thought unreachable for dogs. They say all dogs go to heaven, and while that may be true, that day my family had inadvertently given J.D. a 2-hour pass to Nirvana. That dog was gone. Doggone gone. Needless to say, neither J.D. nor my father ever touched the green leaf again. Kava Kava still holds legendary status at our home up there with the strongest of drugs. We switched J.D. over to a blend of herbs called “Rescue Remedy” which they make for pets. While it calmed him down and regulated his breathing during thunderstorms and fireworks, there were (sadly) no psychedelic side effects. But that dark and stormy night will always be seared into my memory as the day my dog got high on drugs. And the day I pledged to just say no to them.
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