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GFWC FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB NON-PROFIT PUBLICATION Vol. XIV, No. 1 ALBION, IDAHO FEBRUARY 2003 FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB The program for the January meeting of the GFWC Albion Four Leaf Clover Club was under the direction of the Education Committee. Shirley Clark, chairman, introduced Dawn Koenig who compared some differences in education in Chicago where she taught for seven years and Cassia School District where she is now a substitute teacher. She especially addressed Standards and Benchmarks including federal standards which are being written. She also discussed Idaho’s emphasis on reading with its IRI, noting that she felt there needs to be more emphasis in Idaho on writing. She encouraged members to volunteer in the school especially to listen to students read. Mary Amende, president, presided over the meeting. The Club Collect was led by Gloria West and the Pledge of Allegiance by Shirley Danner. The minutes of the November meeting were read by Edie Fitzgerald, secretary, and Linda Leach gave the treasurer’s report. Mary announced from a letter sent by the state president that the Articles of Incorporation for the state federation had been written as another step to becoming incorporated. She also reminded committee chairmen that annual reports were due by February 1. The state president suggested that the state convention be held in either Pocatello or Idaho Falls. State membership cards were received. Thanks were expressed by Mary to the committees who were in charge of the annual Christmas dinner and program for the December meeting. Under committee reports, Mary Lynne Bristol reported that the “Albion Valley News” is going to be placed on the Albion Valley website. Carey Leach reported that the library committee has processed the Accelerated Reader books that have been added to the library. Carol Amende reported that the Arts Committee will be sending the rules for the student art and poetry contests to the schools soon. She reminded the members about the five adult art contests. Linda Leach, Marcella Mahoney, and Helen Sorensen were appointed as a special committee to nominate members of the club to be entered in two state contests, Clubwoman for 2002 and Woman of Achievement. A vote by ballot will be taken during the February meeting. The nominations have to be to the state by March 1. Also under unfinished business, the club voted to have Community Promotion as the theme for its two year Community Improvement Project. Discussion was held about preparing the reports to be sent to the state and international federations. It was noted that they are due to the state February 1. A work day was set. It was agreed to purchase a four drawer file cabinet in which to store most of the historical records of the club. It will be placed in the library. The next meeting will be Monday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall. The public is invited to the program which is under the direction of the Home Life Committee. Registered Physical Therapist, Peggy Goodman, and Sarah Graham will present information about the fascinating uses of essential oils. There is a lot to learn in a short period of time so be there at 7:30 sharp and join the fun NOTICE TO ALBION RESIDENTS The City of Albion will be competing for Idaho Community Block Grant funds during 2003. One factor is to rate communities based on economic needs. In order to determine Albion’s economic status, the City has to take an economic survey of its residents. The Community Relations Committee has been asked to contact residents during February to gather the needed information. Complete confidentiality will be maintained by having residents seal their forms (no name goes on the form) in the provided envelopes before handing it back to the survey official. The sealed envelopes will then be given to the City’s administrative officer at Region IV Economic Development Association for tabulation. Your help and cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. A successful survey could make the difference between approval or rejection of our grant application. Mayor Don Danner
| BITS AND PIECES by Loleta Merrill (Editor’s note: This was intended for last month.) Another year has passed by. In some ways it has rushed by, especially the last six weeks. Out little town and valley has been so booked with events that it was difficult to find an open night. Would you believe eleven dinners? Some of you may have had more. I want to thank Renie Parish and Kari King for helping me decorate “The Tree” on the grade. It makes me feel good when I think of doing it in remembrance of those friends who we have lost this past year and years before. I’m not wishing any bad thing for the State Highway Department, but I personally hope it is never able to reroute the highway past the tree. If I read the survey stakes right, our tree will go. I don’t pretend to know about engineering, but we could have a regular ski run or ice run after some of our storms. Now I got that off my chest! Many family members came home to visit during the holidays. Len and Barbara Marrs had all their family here which included Amy and her family from Florida, and, from Colorado, Chris and family and Emily and her husband. Shirley Clark was visited by daughter Linda Moore and her son, Michael, from California and daughter Nancy from Denver. Bethea Chatburn had out of town guests from Cave Creek, Arizona, son, Tim, and family; and from the Boise area, son, Bill, and his wife, Linda. Her sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Ray Gunderson, from Colorado are visiting her now. Another special event this Christmas was that the CSI girls basketball team, of which Jamie Chatburn is a member, came caroling in Albion. They rode on two wagons pulled by mules which were driven by Joe Adams and Lloyd Warr. A chili supper and gift exchange followed. I want to thank the Christmas angel who rang my doorbell and left a gift on my doorstep for the ten days before Christmas. I wasn’t able to see who it was. It was exciting to find the gift each night. The new Bishopric for the Albion Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is Kay Powell, Bishop; Lamont Young, Counselor; Chad Clark, Counselor; and David Bell, Executive Secretary. They replace Alan Clark who was bishop, Randy Brackenbury and David Bell who were the counselors, and Kay Powell who was executive secretary. Sam Condie remains the Ward Clerk. from others Troy Naki, a junior wide receiver for Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, received a varsity letter for his efforts in football this season. From Manhattan, Montana, Troy is the son of Vikki Redman Naki, grandson of O’Deen and Darla Redman, and great-grandson of Helen Anderson. Troy played a major part in the success of the Eagle program that went 8-2 this year and played in the National Christian College Athletic Association’s Victory Bowl, a championship game for its top two colleges. The squad won its second consecutive Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) championship and has compiled a 25-4 record over the course of the past three seasons. Troy was selected as a first-team all-conference honoree in the UMAC this fall as a wide receiver and a second-team all-conference award winner for his performance in the punt return position. He quickly established himself as the “go-to” receiver for the Eagles as he made several big catches for Northwestern in 2002. He compiled 571 yards of receiving from 33 catches, finding the end-zone on seven occasions and averaging 17.3 yards per catch and 57.1 yards per game. Cody B. Montgomery, son of Rich and Connie Redman, has received a Technical Certificate as an electrical line technician from Boise State University. Its 70th Commencement Ceremony for August and December 2002 graduates was held December 20. REMINDER The 2003 cemetery cleanup and community picnic day will be the first Saturday of May. Mark you calendar for a family reunion on May 3. YOU ARE INVITED!!! Everyone is invited to an open house to celebrate Edie Fitzgerald’s completion of cancer treatment. Harry, Edie, and Tami want to celebrate with all of you and to say thank you for your prayers and caring. The open house will be held Saturday, February 8 from 2-5 p.m. at their home south of Albion. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Albion Idaho Cowboy Poetry Gathering May 9th and 10th at the Marsh Creek Event Centre. This year features two full days of cowboy poetry and music, western memorabilia and craft booth displays and sales. Contact Curtis Richins for cowboy poetry and music events and Loleta Merrill for craft booths. An auction supporting the Community Relations Committee will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday May 10. Those wishing to donate auction items should contact Jim Wahlgren at 673-6713 or Keith Rogers at 673-5588. (see flyer in AVN) OBITUARY JUSTIN DEAN FRIES 21, Declo, died on Monday, December 30 at Portneuf Medical Center West in Pocatello from an accidental gunshot wound. He was born February 6, 1981 in Twin Falls, the son of William Dean and Patricia Arlene Bailey Fries. He received his education in Declo schools, graduating from Declo High School in 2000. He continued his education in welding, mechanics, wrecker assistance, and EMT training. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses, and attending concerts. Justin was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his father, Dean Fries of Declo; his mother, Arlene (Randy) Meyer of Albion; one sister, Kim (Joe) Barrow of Elba; one niece, Shaunee Mariah Barrow; his grandparents, Iona Bailey of Albion and Don and Corin Meyer of Malad; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otis and Berniece Fries and Robert Bailey; one brother, Vaughn Dean Fries; and one niece, Tegan Michele Barrow. The funeral was held in the Declo Stake Center and burial was in the Declo Cemetery. | | AMERICAN LEGION Mid-Winter Conference was very successful. At the Legislative Reception. we had 60 - 70 Representatives attend. The Veterans Organizations presented three resolutions to those present, and a copy to each and everyone at the Capitol Building. National American Legion Commander Ron Conley spoke at the reception and also addressed the DEC the following morning. The National Commander presented two National Awards to Don Gunderson. At the joint opening on Saturday with dignitaries from other veterans organizations present, Don Gunderson introduced Kimberly Wallace from St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise and presented her with a check for $1,000 and an additional pledge of $500 to the MSTI (Mountain State Tumor Institute) Foundation. In addition, there was approximately $16,500 of new stuffed animals, games, bed blankets, and crocheted hats for the children who have lost their hair due to treatments, which is a new project this year. Inventory amounts were on the donatations from the Posts and Units. This may answer the question to those of you who have asked "how do we come up with that total"!! Commander Bowden would like to thank both the Post and Unit members who participated in the 5th District Oratorical Contest. Both contestants were very good. Whitney Anton from Declo High School took first place, winning the Gold Medallion and $50, and Bonnie Richards from Filer received the Silver award and $25. Whitney will go on to the area contest, which is being held at the Paul Post at 7 p.m. on February 3rd. She will be competing against an individual from Mountain Home which is in 4th District. I would like to take a moment to ask each and everyone who receives the Albion Valley News, to take a moment and pray for our U.S. Military personnel, that are currently involved throughout the world. Again, I ask those families who have a family member in the military to please contact Cmdr. Bowden (673-6239) or Don Gunderson (673-5359) to let us know who they are. We do want to make contact with our Veterans. Also we will present a "Blue Star Banner" to those families. The American Legion re-instated this program in 2001, which was first introduced by the WW1 and WWII campaigns. So please get involved. One member of our Post, Scott Denning, has reported in at Fort Carson Colorado, and our prayers go with him. Also non related to the call up, we have a member known as the "Miner" Neil Twitchell, who has headed for Africa to head up a Gold Mining Project. Neil will be back around March 31 2003. Sick Call: Arden Wickel and his wife were in a vehicle accident, Clarence Hatt and Keith Rogers are having health problems, and Stewart MacLaughlin has heart problems. We of Post 124 wish you all a speedy recovery. Also, Margaret Dalton, the wife of our County Veterans Service Officer Dick Dalton, is in the hospital, and we wish her a speedy recovery. Membership: The Post would like to welcome aboard Ron Beedle from Heyburn. Ron was with the Declo Post and is a Past 5th District Commander. His wife, Ann, is a member of our Auxiliary. Jim Kell and his wife, Ruth, have transfered to the Filer Post. We hope they will continue to be an active participant in the Legion there. Thanks for all you have done for our Post, Jim. If you have not sent in your dues as yet, please get them in. We need your support. Commander Bowden will be sending out a request within the next week. Our next meeting is February 11th in the Albion Grange at 7.30pm. Please bring a buddy who can't make it on his or her own. There is a lot of business of which to take care. Don Gunderson, Post Adjutant LEGION AUXILIARY Our January meeting was held as usual on Tuesday the 14th of January because at the last minute the District Oratorical Contest held in Paul was postponed until January 27th. The Auxiliary was then asked to attend the competition on the 27th to serve as judges and several of the members agreed to do so. Pat Gunderson reported on the speech given by Elsie Bailey, the National Auxiliary President, during the Mid-Winter Conference in Boise. This was my first experience at a department function and I was very much impressed by all the dedicated people in attendance. The tables in the general meeting room were laden with the toys collected for the Mountain States Tumor Institute toy barn and were gratefully received by a representative from St. Luke's. During the general meeting we learned that the VA is still hoping to build their own headquarters building on the VA hospital grounds instead of continuing to rent a building in downtown Boise. We hope that they are successful. We were also asked to hold our legislators "feet to the fire" to pass funding for the newly dedicated Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery. The various workshops were also quite informative. We missed several of our members in January due to illness or cruises, but we hope to see everyone present at our February meeting! We need to do our planning to help Shirley Clark with Girl's State matters and other upcoming events also need to be addressed. We said farewell to Jim and Ruth Kell who have moved to Buhl and are transferring to the American Legion Post in Filer. We will miss them but wish them well. Don't forget to get your Honda Civic raffle ticket at our next meeting. The money raised will support Girls State and help keep the tuition to an affordable level. Please also be sure to get your membership dues for 2003 to Mary Lynne Bristol. Our goal is 100% and we need each and every one of you!!!! See you February 11th at 7:30 p.m. in the Albion Grange Hall kitchen! Harriet Cole, Unit 124 President | | | ALBION HISTORY OF THE PAST By Verlene L. Powell HISTORY OF THE MASONIC CEMETERY AND EARLY MEMBERS OF THE LODGE - One had been a surgeon in the Civil War; one had worked as a cabin boy on a trans-Atlantic boat from N. Y. to Liverpool; one had met up with General George Armstrong Custer; & one had worked on the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad. Dr. George Lee Lucas was most instrumental in the formation of the Masonic Lodge and after he passed away on September 3, 1885, the membership was concerned where to bury him. In continuing from last month, Bennie Chatburn writes the following: “With heavy hearts, they buried Brother Lucas in the 'Public Plot and talk began again about a proper Masonic Cemetery. However, it wasn't until after the founding of the Oddfellow's Lodge on May 5, 1888, that talk turned to action. In the fall of that year, the Oddfellows obtained a tract of land from Mr. Cobbs, and proceeded to layout their cemetery. This was a final insult to our Masonic Brothers, they could not be outdone by the Oddfellows! After a great deal of negotiation, and I suspect with some reservation, our Masonic forefathers bought half of the Oddfellow's land for their own cemetery. "Strict rules and boundary lines were immediately established. The Oddfellows and their families were to be buried in the West half. Masons and their families in the East half. This rule was strictly adhered to until September 27, 1922, when the I.O.O.F. Lodge surrendered their Charter and their Lodge was dissolved “In 1897, with the permission of his son, the Lodge brothers removed Brother Lucas' body from the 'neglected City Cemetery', and gave him a proper reburial in the Masonic Cemetery, at which time they erected a simple white monument to his memory with the inscription: 'Maj. G. L. Lucas, Surgeon, 47 h 111. Inf.' “Dr. Lucas was the first Worshipful Master of the Lodge. He was born May 9, 1823 in Lawrence Township, county of Starke, State of Ohio. He entered into the practice of medicine at the age of 24. On Oct. 14, 1846, he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah L. Bingland of Washington county Penn. He enlisted at the beginning of the Civil War in the 47th Illinois as a Surgeon; afterwards he held positions of surgeon in chief in the 1st division of the 15th Army Corps and 3rd division of the 15th Army corps, dept. of Tennessee. In 1878, he came West and settled in Nevada for two years. In 1880's, he came to Albion. He was Albion's first full time doctor to hold a Medical Degree “Another monument was erected by the lodge in memory of Edwin A. Jordan. He was one of the most active and prominent members...., and gave freely of his time and money for its advancement. At the time of his initiation into the Lodge on Fehr. 23, 1884, he lived at Dry Creek, and attending Lodge meant a long trip. The Tyler's record of the period indicates that few meetings were missed by him. Brother Jordan, was born in Oxford County, Maine, April 14,1838. He came to the Pacific Coast, by way of Panama, arriving at San Francisco June 1, 1862. He came to the Dry Creek area of Owyhee (now Cassia) County and settled in the very early days. Brother Jordan was joint Councilman of the Territorial Council in 1886, and Representative of the House in 1888, Past Senior Grand Warden of Idaho Masons, and Regent (Board of Trustees) of the Albion State Normal School.' E.A. Jordan died January 3, 1896, at Albion. The Albion Brass Band marched to the cemetery and participated in the dedication of the monument to the memory of Brother E. A. Jordan. Bennie Chatburn continues: “George H. Weldon, first Senior Warden of the Lodge was born Dec. 25, 1830 in County Mayo, Ireland, and emigrated to the United States in 1837. At the age of 10, he went to New York City, where he shipped as cabin boy on a trans-Atlantic passenger boat running between that city and
Liverpool, making seven trips in all. At the beginning of the Mexican war, he enlisted in the Third Artillery Corps, being mustered out at the end of three years service. In 1859, he came West to Colorado. He started a blacksmith shop at Denver, where he remained until 1865. After living in several different states where he operated blacksmith shops, he came to Corinne, Utah in 1868 where he had a blacksmith shop. He was a member of Corinne Lodge, #5, until Jan. 1882 when he voluntarily withdrew from that Lodge. In 1878 he came to Albion where he was associated with his brother-in-law, J. W. Snodgrass, in the firm of Weldon and Snodgrass. He later started his own Blacksmith shop which he continuously operated until his death. On January 7, 1856, he was married in Missouri to Miss Ellen Snodgrass. They were the parents of eight children. Bro. Weldon was a Democrat in politics, and served as county commissioner of Cassia County for one term. He died on April 26, 1907 and buried in the Albion Masonic Cemetery. “James W. Snodgrass , the first junior Warden of the Lodge was born in LaHarpe, Illinois in 1841. In his early teens, he joined a freighting company which operated between St. Joseph, Missouri and Los Angeles. In his 17 trips across the country, he worked up to the position of Wagon Master, before he and a fellow freighter, Thomas Starr, left the Wagon Train to pursue their own business ventures. During one of their trips into the Montana territory, they become lost in a blizzard and stumbled onto the camp of General George Armstrong Custer. The General welcomed them to his camp and gave them supplies and saw to it that the horses were taken care of. Informing them they could stay as long as needed he said, ‘These supplies belong to the United States Government boys, and you are welcome to all you need.’ Knowing that the East and West were soon to be joined by rail at Promontory Point, Bro. Snodgrass and Thomas Starr, in anticipation of the rail boom, settled at Corinne, Utah where they invested in a general merchandising and outfitting store in combination with a livery stable. During the time, Bro. Snodgrass purchased a ranch, and stocked it with cattle. In 1877, Bro. Snodgrass and his wife Martha came to Albion and homesteaded in the lower end of the valley, but due to the frequent visits of the Indians they moved further up into the valley and took up another ranch which he still owned at the time of his death. After operating the ranch for one season, he rented it, and in association with his brother-in-law, George Weldon, started the firm of Weldon and Snodgrass.. .. In 1879, he was the first sheriff of Cassia County. He later served one term as county treasurer. Bro. Snodgrass and his wife Martha were charter members of Naomi Chapter #4 O.E.S. and also helped to establish the first Church in Albion, the Methodist Episcopal Church. He passed away in 1924 and is buried in the Albion Masonic Cemetery. "John A. Bridger, first treasurer of the Lodge, was born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, October 24, 1847, a son of Josiah and Margaret (Sea) Bridger. He left Virginia with his parents when a small boy, the family moved to Cedar county, Iowa, and subsequently to Linn County, Kansas, where his father took up 160 acres of land. When he was in his early 20's he left Kansas, and went to Macon County, Missouri and worked on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. Returning to Kansas in 1873, he married his childhood sweetheart Anna Nickelson. In 1875, John and Anna came to Albion where they homesteaded the ranch later known as the E. A. Nutt place. After proving up on their homestead, they disposed of it and settled a short distance further down the valley. On this ranch, they established their permanent home. At the time of his death on July 26, 1920, the ranch consisted of 680 acres. Both he and his wife played prominent roles during the formative period of the town of Albion….. The Bridger's were the parents of 10 children, and a baby boy Lloyd, who died on Sept. 14, 1875 was the first white child to be buried in the Albion valley.... (To be Continued.) | AIR COMMITTEE The next meeting of the Committee will be Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at Marcella Mahoney’s. Anyone interested in helping is welcome to attend. SCHOOLS There will be no school on Monday, February 17 which is Presidents Day. Burley Junior High School is hosting this year’s music clinic for students from the 15 junior high schools in District 4 on Wednesday, February 5. The band, choir, and orchestra will give a public performance at 6 p.m. that evening in the King Fine Arts Center. Admission fee is $2 for adults and $1 for students. I don’t know if any of our students will be participating in this, but it should be a wonderful program. ALBION BULLDOGS The school would like residents to save Campbell’s labels to use in obtaining equipment for the school from the Campbell’s Labels for Education program and also General Mills box tops for the Box Tops in Education program. The Campbell program also includes Pepperidge Farms, Franco American, V-8, Swanson, Prego, and Pace products. More details about the project, such as collection points, will be printed next month. DJHS Congratulations to: all the students who received awards during the Renaissance Academic Pep Assembly, “Digging for Gold.” Many Albion students won awards and/or prizes. They also had fun during the celebration; and Aaron Burkhart for winning the school Geography Bee. DHS Congratulations to: James Clayson and Spencer Mendenhall for being chosen as Citizens of the Month . ATTENTION, ALL ALBION STUDENTS!!! It is time to enter the School Art and Poetry Contests sponsored by the GFWC Four Leaf Clover Club. Students who attend the Albion Elementary School will have the opportunity to participate there; other students who are interested in entering the contests should contact Mary Amende at 673-6665 for information about the rules. Deadline dates are: poetry March 20 and visual art April 18. Entries must be to her by the deadline dates. 4-H art students may submit their pictures from last year’s 4-H projects. Winning entries of the local contests will be entered in the state competition. This is a great opportunity for you to express your talent! Albion Fire Protection District It has been announced that the Block Grant application for the new fire station has made the short list and an oral presentation will be made to the selection committee of the Idaho Department of Commerce in the near future. AN INVITATION The Albion church of Christ welcomes visitors to any of its services which are held in the Albion Grange Hall: Sunday morning- Bible study…..10 a.m. Worship……..11 a.m. Sunday evening- Worship……..7 p.m. Wednesday evening- Bible Study….7:30 p.m. Jesus said, “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 paid advertisement NOTE of CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the concerned and generous people of the Albion Valley. Contributions of food for the needy of Mini-Cassia during the Souper Bowl Week included 52 packages of prepared food, 5 bottles of jam and jelly, and 224 cans of soup and other food. A $5 cash donation permitted us to buy 5 more cans of soup! These 286 packages, bottles, and cans were delivered to three agencies in Burley and Rupert which serve people who need help this winter. This contributed food, along with the 44 blankets contributed last fall, remind us why were are so glad to be living in the Albion Valley. Keith & Lorna Rogers LETTER FROM THE FIELD from Senator Denton Darrington to Verlene Powell “That was a nice feature in the Albion Valley News about the Masonic Hall. Perhaps the reason I was interested is that my High School Class at Declo, the class of ’58, was the only class to have their Junior Prom in Albion, so far as I know. In April of ’57, our Prom was held in the Albion Masonic Hall. As the building is a long, narrow structure and our class used a Parisian Theme, white paper was put all the way along the south wall and those artistic classmates used colored chalk and paint to draw a Paris street scene all down the wall. Tables were placed in front of the scene and, as I recall, decorations reminiscent of Paris were procured from a supply house and added to the mood setting for the evening. It was interesting to drive past the Hall the next few years and still see some of the decorations through the front windows before they were closed.” | ALBION VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The following officers were elected to head the AVHS during the January meeting: Don Danner, president; Bob Price, vice-president; Ina DiGrazie, secretary; Sue Keller, treasurer; and Kathy Adams, corresponding secretary, which is a new office created during the meeting. Lorna Caliouette volunteered to by Public Relations Chairman. The group is still looking for a Membership Chairman. Due to resignation of Darla Redman and Susan Kempton from the Board of Directors, Helen Anderson and Kathy Adams were elected to replace them. The bylaws also will be amended to change the number of AVHS Board members from seven to nine which includes a member from the Albion Valley Players and from the ASN/SICE Alumni Association. Verlene Powell was elected as the AVP rep and Sue Keller was elected to the AVHS Board. Don Danner announced that he has been working with the Big River National Heritage Area Council to get the Mini-Cassia area designated as a National Heritage area which would then be eligible for part of a $10 million grant. The group gave Don the authority to sign up AVHS as a supporter of this designation. Loleta Merrill and Lorna had been invited to attend the meeting. Anyone interested in the history of the Valley is invited to attend the meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be February 27 at 7 p.m. in the Albion City Office. SENIOR NOTES If you haven’t yet paid your dues of $1 for this year, they are due. They are to be paid to Iona Bailey. Election of three board members will be held the first Wednesday. The monthly Board meeting will be held the second Wednesday. Menus for February are: February 5- chili and crackers, relish tray, cake and fruit, and beverages. February 12-roast turkey, potatoes and gravy, carrots, fruit salad, rolls, strawberry shortcake, and beverages; February 19-meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad, rolls, surprise dessert, and beverages; and February 26-ham and noodles, green salad, beets, rolls, cherry surprise, and beverages. GRANGE A Card Party has been scheduled for Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall. The new vinyl flooring will be put on Grange Hall kitchen floor the first week of February. Again, a great big thanks to the following contributors who, besides the Grange, made this possible: Jacob & Harriet Cole, Len Marrs, Grigg Brothers, Bennie Chatburn, Ray & Betty Wickel, Dale Pierce, Lee & Marijane Jolley, the AIR Committee, Dr. Kevin Banner, Pomerelle, ATC Communications, and the church of Christ. GEM COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM The first of three required meetings for the year of the Gem Community Action Team was held in the Grange Hall on January 28. The meeting was well attended. Team chairman, Don Danner, using an overhead projector reviewed the accomplishments during 2002 and listed proposed projects for 2003. Discussion was held about using the existing entities such as the Albion Valley Planning Council and its sub-committees in accomplishing the objectives. Reactivating some of the sub-committees was also discussed. Other objectives were suggested by some attending. ALBION CAFE DAILY DINNER SPECIALS WEEKDAYS-4:00 to 9:00pm SATURDAY-8:00am to 10:00pm SUNDAY-8:00am to 7:00pm 673-5404 ALBION VILLAGE MARKET FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Daily-8:00am to 8:00pm 673-6614 ANNIE'S SIDE DOOR SALOON 4:00P.M. TO ????? 673-5403 paid advertisement ALBION IDAHO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING AND WESTERN FESTIVAL FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MAY 9-10 2003 TWO FULL DAYS, WITH WESTERN MEMORABILIA AND CRAFTS BOOTHS & DISPLAYS AND SALES FROM 9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM BOTH DAYS, AND FREE OPEN-MIC COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC FROM 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM BOTH DAYS AUCTION AT 4 PM ON SATURDAY MAY 10 COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC SHOW AT 7:00 PM BOTH DAYS AT THE MARSH CREEK EVENTS CENTER IN ALBION, IDAHO PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW, SO YOU DON'T FORGET AND SIGN UP SOON. SO VERY MANY PEOPLE HAVE ROOTS IN ALBION VALLEY IT'S AMAZING. PLAN TO VISIT THE OLD COLLEGE CAMPUS AND EXTRAORDINARY MUSEUM. THERE'S PLENTY OF ROOM FOR MOTORHOMES, AND A BEAUTIFUL PARK. SEE THE 3 WONDERFUL OLD CEMETERIES, & THE FIRST CASSIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE. FOR THE COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC EVENTS COMMUNCATE WITH: CURTIS RICHINS P.O. BOX 582, ALBION, ID 83311 E-MAIL: cgr@richins.cc PLEASE SIGN UP BY APRIL 15 PLEASE SIGN UP BY APRIL 15 FOR THE COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC EVENTS COMMUNCATE WITH: CURTIS RICHINS PO BOX 582, ALBION, ID 83311 E-MAIL: cgr@.richins.cc COMMUNICATE WITH: LOLETA MERRILL P.O.BOX 486 ALBION, ID 83311 PH 208 673-6649 PLEASE SIGN UP BY APRIL 15 PLEASE SIGN UP BY APRIL 15 FOR THE CRAFTS AND MEMORABILIA EVENTS COMMUNICATE WITH: LOLETA MERRILL P.O. BOX 486 ALBION, ID 83311 PH 208 673-6649 | Wind Power in Albion Good or Bad? You Decide Questions for Valley Residents 1. Are there other areas in Idaho that produce the same wind for this project without visual siting issues for residents? Can this project be successful in flat lands and rolling hills as in similar wind projects? 2. What are the visual and noise impacts of the turbines? Do the turbines need to be on the ridge line of Cotterel Mountain, is there another proposal that would be less noticeable on the mountain. Is it possible to lower the placement of the turbines a few hundred feet with a few mph difference? Are there other wind projects successful in placing turbines below ridge lines? 3. Do we need to have community regulations developed to serve as a guide for discussion? 4. Will your wind rights be violated as in the Minnesota case? 5. Is Windland Inc. a publicly traded company that individuals can buy stock from? Is Windland Inc. responsible to stockholders or a board of directors? 6. What benefits are offered to local residents? How many full time jobs will be available to residents or will Windland Inc. hire there own technicians from out of the area? 7. What education or training might be required to obtain a job with this project? 8. Will our cost for utilities be affected or guaranteed by this project? 9. Are residents willing to give up the aesthetic beauty of this valley for the next 30 years? How will this affect future generations to come? 10. What about truck traffic during construction and operation, who will maintain the roads? 11. What are the health effects of electromagnetic fields caused by the transmission lines? 12. Will this impact large game hunting? 13. Who will manufacture the turbines? Will they be manufactured in the USA? 14. Will the wind project affect radio and television reception? 15.. Has Windland Inc. developed a project of this capacity in cold weather before or are they just experienced in building in warm weather climates? Will the turbines be camouflage to match the sky or will the blades be coated black to prevent icing for proper function. 16. Can these turbines operate in winds over 65 mph or will they shut down and overheat? 17. Will lightning wreak, havoc with a wind turbine in this valley as it had in another city causing 300 strikes a minute within a 300 mile radius? 18. Who will be responsible for the decommissioning of these units? 19. Will BLM or any other party involved benefit from the royalties and substantial rents for the use of the land? 20. Can a 200 Megawatt plant today grow to a 1000 megawatt plant in the future? Will the project grow with more demand on power benefiting Windland Inc. financially? 21. Is public input necessary to complete this project or is this a technicality? Is it fair that Burley residents decide the fate of your valley when it does not affect them. 22. Is this wind project a done deal or can it be stopped? If one or any of the suggested benefits do not manifest themselves, what will be the point of no return for building this project? More information and references are found below for residents at the following websites: http://www.nationalwind.org/pubs/permit/permitting.htm http://www.windzone.mkeis.org/neighbor.htm http://www.nwcouncil.org/energy/bparole/comments/default.asp http://www.nwcouncil.org/energy/bparole/default.htm#next http://www.windustry.org/opportunities/lease.htm Research by Tammy Lien PAID FOR BY TAMMY LIEN | | | CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2003 *article in Newsletter 1- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm Library open-10am-2pm Edie Fitzgerald, Dawn Koenig 2- GROUNDHOG DAY Church 3- *Four Leaf Clover Club-7:30pm-Grange Hall 4- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm *CITY COUNCIL-7pm-City Office 5- Chuck Mahoney birthday *Senior Citizens-election, dinner-noon Scouts &Young Women-7pm-LDS church 6- Highway District meeting-7pm-Ron Sorensen’s Fire Dept. meeting-7pm-City Maintenance Shop 7- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm 8- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm Library open-10am-2pm Arlene Smyer, Lorna Rogers 9- Church 11- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm *Legion & Auxiliary-7:30pm-Grange Hall School Board-7pm-Central Office 12- *Senior Citizens-Board meeting-10:30am dinner-noon Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church 14- VALENTINES DAY Vadell and Marcella Mahoney anniversary Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm 15- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm Library open-10am-2pm Carey Leach, Darlene Wahlgren 16- Church 17- PRESIDENTS DAY No school *Community Relations Committee meeting-7pm- Wahlgrens 18- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm 19- *Senior Citizens-Blood Pressure Check-11am dinner-noon Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church 20- *Grange-7:30pm-Grange Hall *Fire Dept. meeting-7pm-City Maintenance Shop 21- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm *Card Party-7:30pm-Grange Hall 22- Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm Library open-10am-2pm Marcella Mahoney, Helen Sorensen Raft River Electric Annual meeting 23- Church Happy 14th birthday, Bethany Sorensen 24- 4-H Leaders Banquet, 6:30pm, Cassia Extension Office 25- Albion Valley News items due Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm 26- *Senior Citizens-dinner-noon Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church 27- Albion Historical Society meeting-7pm-City Office 28-Transfer site open-10am-5:30pm MARCH 2001 24-28- School Spring Break *For only $1 you can have someone’s birthday or anniversary or other celebration put on the calendar. Just call, send a note, or put a note in the AVN box. 11/26/97 7:52 AMCOUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS -a public hearing regarding vacating rights to and ownership of a 24 foot wide strip of city property along Market Street bordering the northern edge of the D.L. Evans Bank Albion branch property was held; it began with Mayor Don Danner outlining the procedure for the hearing; City Attorney Kerry McMurray presented the petition for vacation from the bank which included a letter from John Evans, Jr. stating that the bank would accept, upgrade, and maintain the property; there were no questions from the public and only comments in favor of the vacation; by Ordinance 2003-01-01 the Council approved giving the property to D.L. Evans Bank; a reservation of easement to city services running through the property was spelled out in the ordinance; Dell Mitchell, branch manager, was present to represent the bank; -other property owners along the eastern three blocks of Market street have been approached about making similar petitions; the city is doing this to align the southern boundary of the street with the western portion; a hearing on these petitions may be held during the March meeting of the Council. -it was announced two of the four engineering firms that submitted Letters of Interest in regards to a Water Improvement Feasibility Study for the City have been called in for interviews to be held on Thursday, January 16; Councilman Len Marrs handed out a new evaluation form that he had prepared for the council members to use; one part of it was for evaluating the technical proposal the companies are to submit and the other part was for the oral interview; -discussion was again held about updating the city codification of ordinances; upon a suggestion from Councilman Marrs, it was agreed to have the City Attorney McMurray and City Clerk Mary Yeaman review it and suggest changes they think need to be made; the Councilmen will also check the document for needed updates and corrections; -Mayor Danner announced that the City had again received Gem Community certification and that the first of three required meetings of the Gem Community Action Team was tentatively scheduled to be held Wednesday, January 29 in the Albion Grange Hall; it will be for the purpose of reviewing what was accomplished during 2002 and making plans for 2003; -the mayor was authorized to proceed with a Low to Moderate Income survey of residents; he stated that this data is needed for some grants that the City plans to apply for in March; the Community Relations Committee of the Albion Valley Planning Council will assist with taking the confidential survey; -Resident Deputy Sgt. Bruce Bristol gave his monthly report; -Animal Control Officer Stewart Waldemar reported that he planned to have all the dogs in Albion licensed by February, reminding those present that the fee is $10 or $5 for a neutered animal; -the Council agreed that at this time there would be no fee during the winter for irrigation pumps on the city water system; -some complaints received about the chip-seal of the city streets were discussed and it was determined that the work done was correct; -an ordinance adopting the International Building Codes was approved; -it was reported that the City’s application prepared by JUB Engineers to renew its Wastewater Land Application Permit was submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality before the December 31 deadline; -Councilman Don Bowden reported that he was going to invite Larry King from Bonneville Power to the February meeting to discuss how recent developments with BPA will affect the City’s electrical system; -Councilman Marrs reported that the final draft of a brochure about the Albion Valley has been approved by the Idaho Travel Council and that 20,000 copies are being printed; -the city clerk reported that letters of apology had been received from some young people caught trespassing on the campus property; and -Kay Powell, part-time city maintenance man, reported what had been done to fix a city pump that quit working. | Happy Valentines Day 11/11/97 7:43 AMALBION VALLEY NEWS | | |
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