April AVN

ALBION VALLEY NEWS

GFWC FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB NON-PROFIT PUBLICATION

Vol. XIV, No. 3 ALBION, IDAHO ______APRIL 2003

FOUR LEAF CLOVER CLUB

The annual fund raising dinner for the library was held in March. The Club appreciates all those who supported the library by attending the spaghetti dinner. Thanks also to the members for furnishing the food.

The arts committee has collected the student poetry entries and is having them judged.

The April meeting will Monday the 7th with the program under the direction of the International Affairs Committee. Members, please bring your Campbell’s labels and General Foods box tops.

CITY AND CEMETERY CLEANUP DAY

Betty Perry, Jon Fillmore, and Kay Powell, members of the Cemetery Board, announce that the annual cleanup of the three Albion cemeteries will be Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Workers need to bring their own tools, trailers, wheelbarrows, etc.

Those living outside the valley who have loved ones buried in the Albion cemeteries are encouraged to participate. The AVPC Community Relations Committee, which is in charge of the event, is urging those participating to make it an annual family affair and bring the whole family to help with this worthwhile service project. The cleanup will be followed by a barbecue lunch. It will be held in the City Park pavilion under the direction of the A.I.R. Committee.

The Albion City Council passed a resolution during the March meeting requesting and urging all residents to participate in the cleanup of the city as well as the cemeteries. The highway district trucks will be available for those who need to load trash on that day.

Co-sponsors of the event are the Albion Valley Planning Council, Albion church of Christ, Albion LDS Ward, Albion Grange, Four Leaf Clover Club, AIR Committee, Albion American Legion Post 124, and Albion Senior Citizens.

AIR COMMITTEE

The Committee will meet on Friday, April 11. The plastic eggs will be filled with candy and treats for the sixth annual Easter Egg Hunt it will sponsor on Saturday, April 19 on the Albion campus. Over 2,000 eggs will be hidden in bushes and scattered around the college campus in five areas for different age groups.

Prizes will be presented to the young person in each age category who finds the “special item.” The age groups this year will be 2 years and under, 3-4 year olds, 5-6 year olds, 7-8 year olds, and 9-11 year olds.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS RALLY

More than 100 patriots from the Mini-Cassia area braved the cold to participate in the “Support Our Troops” Rally held Wednesday, March 26 in the Albion City Park Pavilion. Many were carrying flags and placards pledging support. All men and women in the military no matter where they may be serving and veterans were honored. The rally was sponsored by the Community Relations sub-committee of the Albion Valley Planning Council with assistance from the American Legion.

As attendees gathered, taped patriotic music was played in the background. The platform area in the pavilion had been decorated with red, white, and blue. The program began with Albion American Legion Post Commander Don Bowden, who served as MC for the evening, thanking those attending. An invocation given by Keith Amende, chaplain of Albion American Legion Post 124 followed. Because of the cold weather, the scheduled flag raising ceremony around the park flagpole was not conducted. Carol Amende led the group in singing the “Star Spangled Banner” and Don Gunderson, adjutant of the Albion Post, ledthe Pledge of Allegiance. Gunderson then conducted the Legion’s “Empty Chair” ceremony to remember POW/MIA’s.

Jim Wahlgren, a co-chairman of the Community Relations Committee, read the list of those service men and women in the war with Iraq who have died, are prisoners of war, or missing in action. This was followed by a moment of silence. He then read some inspirational pieces. One poem addressed protesters with the voices of various people telling how the fighting men and women “have covered and still cover your back.”

Albion Mayor Don Danner, who is also a Legion member, began his brief address by asking for a round of applause in appreciation for all attending who “are declaring our total support for our men and women in uniform.” He talked about the U.S. military being a volunteer force whose members take an oath to secure freedom and protect the rights of U.S. citizens. “Our nation has a unique form of government,” he continued, “which provides a way of life all people should have. Because it trusts the power to the people, dictators oppose it.” In commenting that some conflicts can be resolved peaceably, but others need a show of force, he emphasized that “our troops need our support in the great task in Iraq.”

Families with members in the Armed Forces were then introduced. Comments from them and the audience came next. Many expressed appreciation for the show of support for their loved ones. Gunderson reminded the families of the Blue Star Banner program of the American Legion in which they can obtain a banner to place in windows.

Bowden read a piece depicting a soldier from Valley Forge relating what he had suffered to provide the freedoms that many U.S. citizens now take for granted. He also read a letter written by a co-worker who has a son in Iraq. A Vietnam veteran, he stated that he did not want to see those fighting in Iraq treated the way those who fought in Vietnam were treated. The program concluded with Sue Keller leading, “God Bless America” and JoAnn Kelley accompanying at the keyboard and a benediction given by Dean Richins, a co-chairman of the CR committee. Before giving the prayer, Richins had all veterans raise their hands

OBITUARY

WILLIAM CLARENCE HATT

84, of Albion died Tuesday, March 18 at his home from heart failure. He was born August 14, 1918 in Clawson, Teton ,

daho, the son of William George and Ida Nettie Johnson Hatt. He graduated from Teton High School.

He married Lois Hansen on September 30, 1942 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They had eight children.

Clarence joined the 116^th Calvary, Machine Gun Troop in 1940, and served during World War II with the 252^nd Armored Field Artillery.

Clarence loved being outdoors. He roamed the Teton hills as a boy and continued to hunt and fish all his life. He was a farmer at heart. He farmed in Tetonia and later moved to Murtaugh. After selling his farm, he moved his family to Burley in 1956. He was an avid weather watcher and gardener. His children and neighbors reaped the harvest of his knowledge and daily tasks.

In Burley, Clarence became a postal carrier and later worked as a window clerk with his brother, Jay. In 1974 he became Postmaster of the Albion Post Office. He was a people person and enjoyed meeting and talking with everyone in his community. Clarence and Lois always took the time to visit family and friends, to show they cared about brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, children, and grandchildren.

Clarence belonged to the LDS Church and served in many positions. He loved working with the Cub Scouts, being scoutmaster, and coaching church baseball teams. He was ward clerk for the Albion Ward for 30 years. He and Lois also served a mission as officiators in the Logan Temple.

He is survived by his wife, Lois, of Albion; four daughters, Drinda (Albert) Creekmore of Thompson Flats, Montana, Patty (Blaine) Jeffs of Meridian, Debbie (Frank) Tunstall of West Valley City, Utah, and Kammy (Juel) Hurst) of Juniper; two sons, David Lynn (Joan) Hatt, and Dean (Tammy) Hatt of Orem, Utah; a son-in-law, Gary (Linda) Lee of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one sister, Gwen Jacobsen of Heyburn; 36 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two children, Leslie C. Hatt and Karen Hatt Lee; one granddaughter; two sisters; and two brothers.

The funeral was held Saturday, March 22 in the Albion LDS Ward Chapel with Bishop Kay Powell officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, with military rights under the direction of local veterans.

IBITS AND PIECES

Keith and Mary Amende and Gloria West attended a birthday party in Salt Lake City celebrating the 75^th birthday for Mary’s youngest sister, Ruby. The theme of the program as “Idaho,” because that is where Ruby was born and attended school through high school. Keith, Gloria, and Ruby sang, “Here We Have Idaho.”

Adelmo and Helen Maestas had not heard from their son, Juan, since February. They have since learned he is in the Iraq war zone. They solicit your prayers on his behalf.

LIBRARY NEWS

A big “thank you” to all those who supported the fundraising dinner. It was a great success.

The Library Open House will be held Saturday, April 26 at the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is the time to visit the library, sit a spell, visit with friends, sample a cookie or two, and renew you library card. Family membership is only $3.50 per year and it brings a world of reading pleasure.

During the April meeting of the Four Leaf Clover Club, election of two board members will be held.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

The “From the Field” item in last month’s issue was written by Elaine Card Mahoney. I apologize for omitting her name.

THANK YOU NOTE

We can’t begin to express our praise for and gratitude to the Albion EMT’s for their genuine dedication and concern in carrying out their duties in our behalf

You do a great service, Quick Response Team! Our valley is in good hands. Thanks to all of you!

Robert and Jeneal Adams and family

GRANGE

FREE MEMERSHIP

The Grange is Community Fun, Community Pride, Community Involvement, and Community Strength. If you join the Albion Grange during the month of April, you will have free membership through December 2003.

The Grange will sponsor a card party on Friday, April 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Grange Hall.

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

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AMERICAN LEGION

Where did March go? The Post as a whole has been busy. We entertained our Stride of Pride team members, Dee, Sue, and Pat from Washington. They started out January 1st to walk across the U.S. (19 States) and plan on completing there walk in Key West Florida. The Albion Post had them here in Albion for five days, until they were turned over to the Department Of Utah. I would like to thank Ina and Tom Digrazia for allowing us to use the Sage Mountain Grill for a meeting and dinner and their donation to the Stride Of Pride Foundation. Also, thanks go out to the City for their donation of the Park and hook-ups. Also all the members who participated with them.

Our Idaho Department Commander Roger Annen challenged the Commander from the Department of Utah to $10,000, collecting donations for the Children's Miracle Network and Child Welfare Foundation, sponsored by the American Legion, over a 14 month duration. It was accepted by Al Stark, Commander of Utah. The team was turned over March 18th in Snowville, on a very cold and windy day.

The Albion Community Relations Committee sponsored a Support The Troops Rally with the assistance of the American Legion Post 124. Each and everyone of you who participated in this program needs to be very proud. It was very successful. Lets keep our Military that is over in Iraq and other areas in our prayers. We have quite a few family members of our community and neighboring communities with sons and daughters in harms way. Please, God, keep them safe.

If you have a family member in the Armed Forces, and you do not have a Blue Star Banner in your window, please contact Don Gunderson 673-5359, or any of our Legion members and we will get you one. This program has been re-implemented from WW I and WW II by the American Legion. I will furnish the history about the Blue Star Banner with each banner.

We would like to welcome two new Members to our Post, Joseph Toomey from Burley, WW II, and Michael Gibson from Sublett, a Vietnam Veteran. Commander Bowden is almost 100%. We are short two members, so please ask a veteran if he belongs to the American Legion; and, if not, ask him to join. You just might be surprised that he wants to belong, but has never been asked.

Election of new Officers is in May. Have you asked the members to get involved and participate in a office position. Please do, and who will best serve in that position. Don't take it for granted.

Our next meeting is April 8th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Albion Grange Hall. Bring a buddy.

Saturday April 12th is the date for our 5th District Convention, which is being held at the Paul Post 77. Registration starts at 10.30am. If you can, set this day aside. It might just be your largest Convention that you will attend. See you there.

Don Gunderson, Post Adjutant

LEGION AUXILIARY

We interviewed this year’s Girls State candidates on March 4th, and the delegates have been selected in the number that we have been allotted. However, Shirley Clark is still hopeful that we might obtain extra “slots” and additional funds from community sources in order to be able to send additional girls. The candidates were all so very impressive; we’d love to send as many as we can! Tamara Mahoney is one of the delegates.

Lorna Rogers reported a good response from the schools regarding the Americanism Essay Contest. Entries are due to Lorna by mid-April. The title of the essay is to be: “What America’s Future Holds For Me!” That topic should certainly elicit some interesting responses.

Our next meeting will be April 8th, 8 p.m. in the Grange Hall kitchen. We are looking forward to Pat Gunderson’s report about the “Stride for Pride” delegation. We will have the final word on the Girls State candidates by then as well.

The American Legion 5th District conference will be at the Paul American Legion Post on April 12th. The registration is at 10:30 and the noon luncheon will be followed by the meeting. All Legion members are welcome to attend and it would be great to have many of our Albion post there!

Our thoughts and prayers are certainly centered on our young folks in the armed services and on the leaders of our country as they guide us through these difficult days. See you all on Tuesday April 8^th. Harriet Cole, Unit President

ALBION HISTORY OF THE PAST

by Verlene L. Powell

CASSIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, Albion, Territory of Idaho

The Albion Valley Historical Society has plans to restore the

old courthouse, last used as Arnold's Market. It originally was built as a hotel, but not completed when Hardy Sears, owner, decided to move to Minidoka and take up the hotel business & a Stage Route.

We only have a picture of one room inside the building and that was the Treasurer's office with Andrew Lounsbury. The following info is extracted from old County Commissioners Minutes now in the County Clerk's office in Burley. (The handwriting was hard to read.)

April 7, 1879, was the first meeting when Cassia County formed: “Board met this day in accordance with law and selected Marsh Basin, as the temporary County Seat, and Bascom's Store, as the place of meeting, of the Board of Commissioners." Shortly after an election was held & official county officers took charge & name changed to Albion.

July 8, 1879, the board ordered the clerk to draw plans and specifications for the construction of a County House & jail on the Public Square. 30 days notice was given for sealed bids. The Board contracted with J. E. Harrington to build it , price to be $150.

Jan. 5, 1880, “ . . the board took up the subject of a County jail and ordered that a private contract be offered for the speedy building of a jail. . .” Specifications for County jail: The main building to be 14 x 20 feet ... placed upon a foundation of stone, 2 feet thick & sunk 2 feet in the ground. Sills on each sided of 2x8 in. lumber lain flat, then sided with 2x6 in. lumber forming a. .? . in which to receive the sleepers.

Sleepers to be 2x6 lain 16 inches from center to center. The walls to be begun on the floor and made of 2x8 in. lumber filed close together, spiked with five 20d nails to the foot (lineal) to each plank; and 8 feet from floor to ceiling. Floors to be on one inch flooring three double. The first and 2nd layer to be well nailed, and the third to have one nail to the square inch of 10d nails; to be three beams lengthwise through the building (the middle one extending through the larger room only) on which to lay the upper floor or ceiling.

The house to be partitioned so as to form two cells in one end, 6 2/3 x 71/2 feet. The partition walls being the same as the other walls and put up so as to lap and break joints at all the corners... of 3/4 inch iron in the center of each cell fastened through the floor and fastened on the lower side of a sleeper; The upper floor or ceiling to extend out so as to be beveled and... (can't make out the rest, but the roof was of 8 in. dirt).lnl897whenDiamondfieldjackwasbeingheld,anewjailwasbeing built of stone. Jail cells had been ordered from Minneapolis, Minn. The Oakley Park displays one of the jail cells.

The County Bldg was not big enough for court. " July 8, 1880, ..the board proceeded to hire or rent the Howell Hall for the rise of the August 'term of court' at the rate of $2. per day." In April of 1882, the board again bargained with R. N. Howell for the use of his Hall for court room for the next term of District Court and also agreed with the Trustees of School Dist. No. 3 for the use of the school house at two dollars per day.

“Oct., 1885,. .. A Petition of Citizens ask the Board to expend the amount of $1,000.00 authorized by law to erect suitable County Building was taken up and read. . ." Two people were appointed to confer with Hardy Sears in regard to the Hotel Property. The building was purchased . . . The Hall upstairs was leased to Lodge #14 with agreement to finish it. Later this was the courtroom. Work was hired to make county offices, etc. downstairs. A tall picket fence was also built.

In the summer of 1890, the Vault for records, a stone building, was built on the back of the Court House.

Every so often a committee was to evaluate & assess County property required by certain Statutes. The 1894 report is interesting:

“Court House at Albion, County Seat of Cassia County we find in fair
condition with offices and furniture. TREASURER'S Office furniture; one wall safe, $1200; one table, $3; Secretary, $40; office chairs, $5; one stove, $10; lamp $2; ink stand, stationery (?), 2 blank receipts books, $7; all in good condition. Total (?)

DISTRICT JUDGE Office.. furnished as follows: 5 chairs $6; one judge's chair valued $ 10; table, $6; lamp, $3; Soffa, $ 10; one stove, $10; carpet $15; 2 water buckets, wash stand, mirror, wash basin $12; county map valued about $35. Total $107.

PROBATE JLJDGES Office in fairly good condition, with following furniture: 2 large book cases valued about $50; one secretary, $15; two tables, $6; copying press, $45; 6 office chairs, $2 each, $12; lamp, $2.75; stove, $10; water bucket, $1.50; stationary fixtures, $5; one set of Probate Books, 12 vols., $240; Probate Book on hand, $20; 3 school Supt. Books, valued $10; Revised Statutes one copy Supreme Court decisions, $16.50; one Probate seal valued, $2.50; total amount $446.50.

ASSESSORS Office with furniture as follows: Secretary, $15; two tables $12; stove $10; ink (?) fixtures, $5; one chair, $2; Assessor Book valued at (?) Lamp, $1.75; Statutes, $10; Total $106.

SHERIFFS Office: table & desk valued at $15; stove, $10; 3 chairs, $6; 2 Oregon Boots valued at $16 each, one not in good condition; handcuffs, two pair, $5; 2 pair of shackles, $5; Looking glass, $5; Statutes 15th Session, and 2nd Session Laws, $10; box of old books belonging to auditor office. Six pair of blankets, one mattress, $20; License Book & Sheriff fee Books & Blanks on hand $5. Total amt $107.

DISTRICT COURT ROOM: three tables, $15; clock, $8; three (?), $45; two stoves, $25; 112 yards carpet, valued $100; (?) fixtures, hat rack, spittoons, $5; 15 arm chairs, $30; 5 other chairs $5; eight benches $32; chair $10; Total, $307. (I have 8 of the arm chairs at the Museum.)

JURY ROOM furniture: table, $6; bedstead, $4;bench,$4.90; benches, $4; chair $1.50; lamp ink stand (?); stove, $10. Total $31.50.

AUDITOR & RECORDER Office: three Secretaries or desks valued at about $60; 6 office chairs, $12; seven small chairs, $7.50; two stoves $20; three seals $7.50; 2 tables, $15; two revolving book shelves valued at $250; and the following shelves, books, court calendar, No. 1 court calendar, No. 2 court calendar, No. 3; clerk file docket, clerks index to execution judgement record No. 1, No. 2, & No. 3, Execution No. 2, index to district court record, witness and jury record, witness claims, clerks witness claims, Dist. clerks fee ; auditor's journal No. 1, No. 2; Auditor's Ledger, No. 1 & No. 2; Recorder fee book No. 1; Recorder's fee book No. 1; Auditor fee book No. 1; Record certificate of Tax Sales, Official Bond record, Dist. Court Calendar, small one No. 1; Two Dist judge calendars & one Bar calendar. Homestead of Declarations, No. 1 & Index to same Book of Deeds... Mortgages of Real Estate No. 1 & 2 & index to same Miscellaneous Records No. 1 & 2, and two index to same, Chattels Mortgages No. 1 and Index to same. Records of Water claims No. 1, 2, & 3 and index to same. Record of mining claims No. 1, 2, 3, and 3a and index to same. Two commissioners journals. Old Record of Marriages with index to same. Records of Brands and Marks and Index. One Military Book, one Road Surveyor's book, one release of Mortgages with index. One Warrant Book, one Book of Naturalization with index, Commissioner's Book of allowances. The within books are valued at $970.00 in And Ofc.

Revised Statutes, 4 copies, 15 session laws; lst & 2nd vol. State Session Laws, One Safe Diebold & Rienzle val. $400; 2 cases of files, $10; two lamps, $3. Total, $2088.50. The rest of the inventory was office supplies such as ink, ink blotters, pens, stationery, rubber bands, etc.

In October of 1897, sealed bids were received for the purchase of the old County Building and jail situated on the County Public Square in Albion. Bids were to be put in for the three building separately. The town of Burley was formed in 1905, and due to the development of that area, the County Seat was moved there in 1919.

AVPC COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Festival event on May 9 and 10 at the Marsh Creek Event Center promises to be great fun for all ages. There'll be two full days featuring western memorabilia with craft booths and displays, and free open MIC cowboy poetry and music from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The Cowboy Poetry and Music Shows starts at 7 p.m. both days, admission for the show is $5. Saturday, May 10 an auction will be held at 4 p.m. Contact Curtis Richins for cowboy poetry and music events and Loleta Merrill for craft booths.

Linda and Ben Anderson, members of the Oregon Trail Muzzleloaders, will be setting up a Mountain Man Camp which will include information, stories, exhibitions, flute playing and teepees representing real life times of the past. We hope to see the Albion valley well represented for this fun event.

Plans are also underway for a fun packed 4th of July celebration. This year will feature "The Great Albion Valley Bed Race" to be start at 2 p.m. Proposed rules are as follows:

1. Eligible beds must be regular basic beds consisting of frame, spring, and mattress.

2. Additions, alterations, and modifications to basic beds are allowed. The bed cannot be assisted by any mechanical or motorized device. Beds will be powered by two human pushers.

3. Beds must be on wheels, beds may not be carried.

4. The rider/pushers must be able to control the directions of the bed to stay on course.

5. Each bed will have one rider only, who must wear a crash helmet and gloves.

6. Each bed will have 2 pushers only, who are advised to wear knee pads, gloves, and helmets.

7. All riders and pushers are required to sign waivers of liability.

8. Each bed will have a sponsor, who will register the bed, pushers and rider, and will pay a registration fee of $20.

9. Fees will be used for cash prizes which will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners.

10. Auxiliary prizes will also be awarded in various categories, such as, most creative, best looking, most colorful, most wonderful, most fun, most restful.

11. Prior to the race there will be a parade of bed, where the judging will take place for the auxiliary prizes. All prizes will be awarded immediately aft the race.

12. The race track will be from west to east on Market Street, ending at D.L. Evans Bank.

13. As necessary, the race may be run in heats. Beds and racers should be durable.

14. Judges and timers will be selected and announced prior to the event.

Contact Keith Rogers or Harry Fitzgerald for more information. Start planning now to assemble your bed and get your team ready! More information on the 4th of July celebration will be in upcoming newsletters.

The next meeting is Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Wahlgren’s home south of Albion.

ALBION “COMMUNITY AT RISK” MEETING

Albion residents and people living within the city's area of impact interested in wildland fire protection and fire education are invited to a meeting on Thursday, April 10 from 7-9 p.m. in the Albion Grange Hall. Ray Mitchell working with the Albion Fire District and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Burley Office for the Wildland Urban Interface Program, “Communities at Risk,” will be reviewing the draft project plan. This will include information about building fire barriers around the community by clearing sagebrush and replanting with crested wheat at no expense to the land owners. Through this cooperative effort, the Albion community can become a “Firewise, Firesafe” community, and realize the comfort of increased safety and security that comes with more efficient fire protection.

SCHOOLS

Parent/Teacher Conferences for the Albion and Declo schools are scheduled to be held Thursday, April 3 from 4-7 p.m. and Friday, April 4 from 8 a.m. to noon. These times will vary according to the school. There will be no school on Friday. School will be dismissed before lunch on April 18 for a district faculty meeting.

Students have been busy preparing art and poetry entries for the Four Leaf Clover Club’s contests. Local judging is being completed and the winners will be entered in the state contests.

ALBION BULLDOGS

During the Grand Opening of the new WalMart store, Albion Elementary School was awarded a $1000 grant to use for the AR Program.

Congratulations to:

Nicole Leach who was named a Student of the Week at DJHS;

Aaron Burkhart, school Geography Bee winner who is participating in the State Bee Friday, April 4 Lewiston; and

Holly Bell and Michele Hasse who were chosen as a Citizens of the Month at DHS.

NOTE

We, the PTO officers, would like to thank all those who have helped us this past year. We are thankful for all the parents and their time. We are coming to the close of this year’s term and regret to say that none of the officers will run again next year because of other commitments.

Here is an account of the money spent this year: $703.91 to the teachers for school needs and $2,007.37 for AR books.

We have done well! May I suggest for next year that the Halloween Carnival be in school as the School Party, Halloween Part due to the fact that there are a lot of working people and no one has the time for the traditional carnival.

Also, the PTO will be holding a walk-a-thon for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital on May 9. SO PUT THAT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Thanks again,

Albion PTO Officers

CALENDAR

April 2003

*article in Newsletter

1- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

*CITY COUNCIL-7pm-City Office

Patriots 4-H Club-3:30p.m-Grange Hall

2- *Senior Citizens-Board meeting-10:30am

dinner-noon

Scouts &Young Women-7pm-LDS church

3- *Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-7pm

Highway District meeting-7pm-Ron Sorensen’s

4- *Parent/Teacher Conferences-8am-noon

Transfer site open-10am-7pm

5- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

*Library open-10am-2pm

Marcella Mahoney, Judy Heller

6- Church

Daylight Savings begins

7- *Club-7:30pm-Grange Hall

8- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

*Legion & Auxiliary-8pm-Grange Hall

School Board meeting, 7pm-Central Office

Patriots 4-H Club-3:30pm-Grange Hall

Rich Mahoney birthday

9- *Senior Citizens dinner, noon

Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church

10- *Community at Risk update- 7-9pm-Grange Hall

11- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

*AIR Committee meeting-7pm-Marcella Mahoneys

12- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

*Fifth District Legion & Auxiliary Convention

Paul Legion Hall-10:30am

*Library open-10am-2pm

Lorna Reeder, Dayna Westfall

13- Church

14- *Community Relations Committee-7pm-Wahlgrens

15- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

Patriots 4-H Club-3:30pm-Grange Hall

16- *Senior Citizens-Blood Pressure Check-11am

dinner-noon

Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church

17- *Grange-7:30pm-Grange Hall

18- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

School dismissed 1½ hours early

*Senior Citizens Easter Dinner and baked food sale-

5:30pm

19- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

*Easter Egg Hunt-11am-campus

*Library closed

20- Church Easter

22- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

Patriots 4-H Club-3:30pm-Grange Hall

23- SECRETARIES DAY

*Senior Citizens-dinner-noon

Scouts & Young Women-7pm-LDS Church

25- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

Albion Valley News items due

*Card Party-7:30pm-Grange Hall

26- Transfer site open-10am-7pm

*Library Open House-10am-2pm

Jennifer Friedrichson, Elaine Mahoney

27- Church

29- Patriots 4-H Club-3:30pm-Grange Hall

30- *Senior Citizens-dinner-noon

May 2003

3- *Cemetery/Community cleanup-9am

9-10-Cowboy Poetry Gathering-Marsh Creek Event Centre

9-*St. Jude Children’s Hospital Walk-a-thon

17- Museum open-10am-5pm

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

-the meeting began with a Public Hearing regarding the City vacating rights to and ownership of a 24 foot wide strip of city property along Market Street bordering the northern edge of property belonging to Leeana Hauser, the City of Albion, the Albion Fire Protection District, and Bennie Chatburn; it began with Mayor Don Danner outlining the procedure for the hearing; City Attorney Kerry McMurray presented the petitions for vacation from the land owners; there were no questions from the public and only comments in favor of the vacation; by Ordinance the Council approved giving the property to the land owners; a reservation of easement to city services running through the property was spelled out in the ordinance;

-Jennifer Etter from Region IV Development in Twin Falls, administrator for the Block Grant being sought by the Albion Fire Protection District with assistance from the City, was present to complete the final grant application; she stated that the numbers had been adjusted and reviewed the documentation needed for the application; discussion was also held about the oral presentation to be given to the review committee appointed by the Department of Commerce the last of April; the Council agreed to hire Carleen Herring from Region IV as the Environmental Review Officer;

-the council members approved and signed a Position Paper, which was prepared by Councilman Len Marrs, regarding development of wind generated power; it states that “the Mayor and City Council of Albion, Idaho support the development of wind generated power in the State of Idaho and specifically in the Albion Valley;” it was noted that they are not endorsing any company, just supporting the concept. -it further states: “It is the position of the City of Albion that the development of wind generated power should be pursued at the Cotterel Mountains location. The installation of the wind farm will provide economic benefits to the City, and to the Albion Valley, in the form of employment during construction and the potential of permanent, full-time jobs

during operation, increased income during construction for local businesses, and an increased tax base for Cassia County.” It concluded with the elected officials encouraging residents of the city and valley to support and encourage the development of wind generated power at the proposed site on the Cotterel Mountains;

-Larry King from Bonneville Power Administration was present to explain a document Mayor Don Danner had been asked to sign in regards to transmission of power; he stated that BPA was acquiring ancillary services from Idaho Power for transmission and the cost is to be shared by BPA customers; the cost to the City of Albion is about $320 per year depending on the load factor; the Council authorized the Mayor to sign the contract revision;

-Lorna Caliouette was present to inform the Council that she had a large flag pole on her property that she would donate to the City if the Council would remove it; it was suggested that it be put between the City Office and the proposed fire station; she also asked if the city could do anything about termite infestation on the property north of her residence; the council members stated they would check the ordinance to see what they could do;

-Len reported that Galena Engineering hired by the City to do a water improvement feasibility study had completed phase one of the study by locating two funding sources for grants; approval was given authorizing the mayor to sign grant applications to the Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Forest Service which are to be prepared by Region IV development; approval was given for the engineering firm to begin phase two which will include determining problems with the current water distribution systems;

-Bruce Bristol, a member of the Albion Senior Citizens Board of Directors, brought three issues from the Board to the Council; he asked if it would be possible to flood irrigate the lawn at the Senior Center and the council agreed to check into the matter; secondly, he asked if the sewer rate for the center could be reduced because the center is not used very often; lastly, he stated that the seniors are receptive to negotiating moving the center to the former Masonic Hall which the City now owns’

-Resident Deputy Sgt. Bruce Bristol gave his monthly report, noting citations issued and reports taken;

-Sheriff Jim Higens visited the meeting to see if the City was satisfied with the law enforcement service provided by the sheriff’s department;

-Kerry reported on the redraft of the agreement between the City and LeRoy Robinson he is preparing in regards to the spray field from the sewer lagoon and asked if the council members wanted any items added; -Kerry reported about the latest developments in the new plat for the Hunter Addition in north Albion, noting that the old plat will need to be vacated if and when all the property owners agree to the new one; -updating of the electrical ordinance was postponed to the May meeting; -a resolution encouraging all Albion residents to support the annual cemetery cleanup, valley cleanup, and community barbecue on Saturday, May 3 was approved and signed; -Mayor Danner reported that he would be attending a Rural Development Forum being held in Hagerman and a Funders Fair being held at the Marsh Creek Event Centre south of Albion;

-Lenn reported that the proposed location for the new playground on the city park has been inspected by the Park Service and approved with the conditions that the irrigation ditch around the park be enclosed and tree stumps near the playground be removed;

-City Clerk Mary Yeaman noted that the budget planning date needs to be set soon because she needs to let the county know the date by the end of April.

SENIOR CITIZEN NOTES

The Senior Citizens will hold a fundraising Easter Dinner and Baked Food Sale on Friday, April 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meat for the dinner will be ham. The cost will be $5 per plate, $15 per family, and $3 for a child ten years old or younger. The public is invited.

All Seniors in the valley, come join with us for dinner at noon each Wednesday.

Menus for April are

April 2- meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, relish tray, beets, rolls, surprise dessert, and drinks;

April 9- pork roast, potatoes and gravy, green beans, green salad, rolls, pie, and drinks;

April 16- Easter picnic, sandwiches, salads, deviled eggs, chips, Easter cake, and drinks;

April 23- spaghetti and meat balls, veg salad, garlic bread, spectacular dessert, and drinks; and

April 30- chicken pot pie, fruit salad, dessert, and drinks.

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.