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Dogwood Festival

thru April 30

Riggins Rodeo

May 5-6

Kamiah Buttermilk

Festival May 5

Kamiah Bluegrass

Festival May12

Mother’s Day

May 13

“Because we all live downstream.” Headquartered in Riggins, Idaho

from the center of Idaho

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2012

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Kamiah • Orofino • White Bird • Lucile • Riggins • New Meadows • McCall • Lake Fork • Donnelly • Cascade

Early May

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• Fire pans required for all

open fires inside the River

Corridor• Portable toilets mandatory

where restrooms not provided

• No driving off road or

parking on beaches

• High wind area, secure loose

items when leaving camp

• All human waste and

garbage must be packed out

• Camping limited to 14 days

in a 30 day period

Salmon River Ethics

Lands administered by the

BLM are subject to certain

regulations to protect the river

environment and reduce

conflict among users. Bureau

of Land Management would

like to remind the public of

basic regulations pertaining

to the Lower Salmon River

Corridor. These regulations

are designed to enhance your

experience and protect the

Salmon River. Please help by

doing your part in keeping the

Salmon River clean and

protecting the quality of

experience to all who visit this

special place. Thanks for your

stewardship.

Enjoy your public lands!

For more information please contact:

Jeremy Harris,

BLM Salmon River Ranger

208-962-3796

Old Hats

Old Hearts

Old Timers.....

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This issue was written, designed and edited while purging, creat-ing art, getting a bird’s eye view of the jet boat races and witness-ing 100 mile an hour duct tape in action.

CONTENTS

Opinion • Thoughts • Ideas

Like an old Hat-Richelle Barger

With the advent of the Rodeo Edition, The Current News is officially eight years old. Yay us!Just like an old hat we bring to you another edition. But it wasn’t old hat. It kicked our butts. There is crazy energy in Riggins–it is blooming. The lilacs are intoxicating. Two days ago we cut pages. Yesterday we added pages. Today, at the deadline there were still not enough pages for everything there is to tell you and things keep rolling in!In this issue, there will be some culling, if you will. There won’t even be enough room to tell you about my first cowboy love. Maybe next year....There will be some things left out, or cut a little or maybe a little smaller in typeface. We’re trying to get it all in. Enjoy the coziness.And just know that there were many people enjoying the life-style in Riggins and waiting until the last minute...I love you all. Big Boats, Big Rides and soon, Big Waves!Watch our website...It is going to be overflowing for the next few days. Kind of like the water level of the Salmon River. Check the water level daily at our website: http//www.the-currentnews.net Don’t forget the net, we are a fishing town and you always need a net.

The Current NewsPublished on Tuesdays at least twice per month by the undisputed and uncontested best staff in the world.Mission StatementTo inform and entertain the people, community and visitors of Riggins as well as the surrounding Salmon River Corridor area, from Lewiston to Kamiah & Kooskia and south to Cascade and up the Salmon River to Mackay Bar. The goal is to provide accurate information concerning events and issues that are directly related to and impact the area and people, as well as to create a forum where opposing views/issues are intelligently debated and to offer a common platform where businesses, clubs and organizations can advertise their information and events to townspeople, travelers and to our outlying neighbors.We aspire to do all this in a timely manner, twice per month.Publisher • Editor • Art Director • Janitor Richelle Barger

Bookkeeper Nightfeather Bogan

AdvertisingCurrent Office 208-628-2340

ContributorsEd Jameson - PoliticsEd Pramuk - Music ShoshannahHollon - MotheringMariah Crump - YogaJack Kappas - Living in Paradise

Design * Ad Layout Richelle Barger

ProofreadingMonday noonFrancesca MoldenhauerLucia Knudson

Subscriptions$38 per year plus tax. Call 208-628-2340. Seasonal (Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall) subscriptions also available at $10 for 3 months.

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Free: Complimentary copies are sent upon request to any resident who is spending time in a care facility. Simply give us their name and address and we will send a copy. Please specify duration of stay. The Current is printed on the Lewiston Morning Tribune’s high speed web press. It takes less than 13 minutes to print! There are 3600 copies of this paper.

You may pick up the newspapers throughout central Idaho at almost all businesses between the White Bird Summit and New Meadows and at various locations in Grang-eville, Cottonwood, Keuterville, Craigmont, Kooskia, Kamiah, Stites, Harpster, Lake Fork, Donnelly, McCall and Cascade! Call for more information, or to get papers in your business, 208-628-2340.

DeadlinesSubmission & Advertising Friday: Classified Ads, Calendar of Events.Tuesday: Display Ads, Articles for Submis-sion, Letters to the People.Sunday: Celebrations of Life: Weddings, Baby Announcements, Obituaries.

Letters to the People PolicyRules and guidelines: We reserve the right to edit for space, accuracy and offensive lan-guage. We also reserve the right to publish or not to publish any letter, for any reason. We will accept emailed, typed or handwrit-ten letters. They must come directly from the author by mail, email or delivered in person. Each letter must have contact infor-mation including current address and phone number for verification purposes.We try to print all letters, and will give precedent to those that are emailed.

Send written articles to:[email protected] Box 1483Riggins, ID 83549phone/fax: 208-628-2340

The opinions of the writers are not neces-sarily those of The Current. We are not responsible for typographical errors, but we do regret any and all mistakes. If you find one, please bring it to our at-tention.

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ContentsCommentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Cosmos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Kayaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Letters to the People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2LttP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2New Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Riggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7The Good Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Walk on the Wildside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Letters to the People Today’s Dare:Circumnavigate a body of water by boat or by foot.

Today’s Dare is a public service message from The Cur-rent News because we believe in all things healthy, fun,

creative, educational, and informational. And because sometimes we forget and need to be

reminded.If you have a dare you would like to pose to the community,

please send it to [email protected].

CoverKicking up her heels at her wedding, Vicky Robinson married Duane Carmont, World Champion Jet Boat Driver in the Unlimited Class. he final leg was held in Riggins last week. They were married during the mandatory day off of racing. Photo by Richelle Barger

Support for DidierI am supporting Steve Didier, Sr. for Idaho County Commission-er in District 1. I am director of STOP the SWAP. We are a grass-roots citizen group who is opposing the Lochsa Land Exchange. In that capacity I have tried to reach out and communicate with our current Board of Commissioners. We need commissioners who will react professionally and courteously with their constitu-ents even when they disagree on policy. I have met with Didier and believe he will conduct an honest and open style of govern-ment that will listen to the people. Please help us take back our local government and return to the days when Commissioners represent their constituents and not just a select special interest group.Thank You,Ray Payton, Riggins, Director, Stop the Swap

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CONTENTS ContentsCommentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Cosmos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Kayaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Letters to the People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2LttP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2New Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Riggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7The Good Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Walk on the Wildside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Politics

In a perfect world, everyone would assume that opportuni-ty exists for all. The low income stratum would understand that personal choices they made in education priorities, dedica-tion to the work ethic and hav-ing kids, way too soon, have incapacitated their ability to gain financially. Again, this scenario describes a, “perfect world,” even though they aren’t able to participate in its full op-portunity, they are able to find employment sufficient for their very basic needs.We don’t live in that perfect world above, which means the marginally educated and skilled are going to have the most difficulty finding work, if at all. There are 50 million Americans living below the poverty line. Twenty percent of our children live below poverty line. We Americans didn’t self-destruct by choice, but by com-placency. We weren’t paying attention and we lost our jobs, homes and everything else to either someone in India, or someone here who saw it com-ing and educated himself to the new skills required for this new economy. I know it ain’t pretty, but this is and will be, the way it is, maybe forever.The Dow-Jones Industrial Av-erage is approaching the all-time-high it had in October of 2007, and our corporations are seeing record profits. For the unemployed, if their skill-sets are now obsolete, their jobs are

in, perhaps, China; and at their age, they may never find anoth-er full-time job. That is the “real world” we occupy now, a very imperfect world. As Ameri-cans, we’re lucky because it is getting even worse, overseas.“In 2010, as the nation contin-ued to recover from the reces-sion, a dizzying 93 percent of the additional income created in this country that year, com-pared to 2009, went to the top 1 percent of taxpayers, those with at least $352,000 in in-come. Still more astonishing was the extent to which the super rich got rich faster than the merely rich. In 2010, 37 percent of these additional earnings went to just the top 0.01 percent! The bottom 99 percent received a microscopic $80 increase in pay per person in 2010.” {From the NY Times, Steve Rattner, 03/25/2012}Millions of our people have painted themselves into a corner called the future. Many do not have skills to compete for jobs because they are on step one of the knowledge ladder. Jobs now require people from at least step five to ten. For them, it’s a terrible world to be in.

From the Desk of Ed Jameson, New MeadowsNot a Perfect World

CommentaryPlease vote for

Steve DIDIER, Sr. Idaho County Commissioner

Republican Primary on May 15th

District 1Idaho County

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• Fire pans required for all open fires inside the River Corridor• Portable toilets mandatory where restrooms not provided• No driving off road or parking on beaches• High wind area, secure loose items when leaving camp• All human waste and garbage must be packed out• Camping limited to 14 days in a 30 day period

Salmon River Ethics

Lands administered by the BLM are subject to certain regulations to protect the river environment and reduce conflict among users. Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public of basic regulations pertaining to the Lower Salmon River Corridor. These regulations are designed to enhance your experience and protect the Salmon River. Please help by doing your part in keeping the Salmon River clean and protecting the quality of experience to all who visit this special place. Thanks for your stewardship.


For more information please contact: Jeremy Harris,

BLM Salmon River Ranger208-962-3796

Welcome Rodeo Fans!


Set and in the history books is the 2012 Toyota Weaver Seed World Jet Boat Marathon.What a history it is. Winning the marathon was Lewiston lo-cal, Ryan Rogers and navigator Gary Weaver of Crabtree, Or-egon in their CX Class jet boat, Unnatural Disaster. The Lewiston Tribune called it a war of attrition. That it was. Potentially having 33 boats that might come, all in the program, the race began in Idaho with 17 boats in St Maries on the St. Joe River. An earthquake in Mexico pre-vented three teams from com-ing, reportedly because they all worked in construction and had to stay home to help clean up the mess. Another team stayed back because of family health issues. And the list goes on. By the time the Snake and Clearwater were finished with the racers, only six or seven boats were still in the race as they entered the Salmon River in Riggins.Race organizers invited other boats to run the course to help

fill the void.Though there were no boats from Mexico , the Union In-ternationale Motonautique sanctioning official Hans Has-selkus, was. His job, as he ex-plained it in his second lan-guage, was to have somebody from another country to make sure everything is run correctly. When asked if it was, he nod-ded between bites of breakfast at Bert & Kate's Cattleman's, "Excellent, perfect." Hasselkus, a pretty serious whitewater rafter from Mex-ico City, said this was his first time in Idaho, and has plans to come back to navigate the riv-ers without the sound of the jet engines. Hasselkus was involved in Jet Boat Racing for the first time in 1988. He echoed the senti-ment of Jet boat racing being a reunion of friends that gather each year and the camaraderie that takes place. "Every body wants to help, everybody from St. Maries to here, they all want to be a part of the race, and that is good. Even at the awards cer-emony, two hours of clapping."

It is true, everyone in Jet Boat racing appreciates each other and the help everyone gives to each other. All the players want everyone to succeed. If you were to wander the streets of Riggins and follow the lights of the Big Ed’s tow truck on Friday night after the first day of racing on the Salmon River, you would have found Team Whitey pulling to-gether, duct taping a new hull on to their #69 boat that en-tered the race for fun. During the first leg of the day, they hit a wave and sent driver and nav-igator swimming. Big Ed’s tow truck pulled them out of about 30 feet of water, they worked on the engine into all hours of the night and finished the first leg on Saturday morning.Hasselkus said, "I am here to make sure the race is fair, that nobody says 'he is my friend' and give especial treatment. But I am here to help. When Kim (Friend) came to Canada last year, is when I met her. This is the first race in Idaho. I want to help the organizers put on a good race."The result? According to Has-selkus he echoed the two hours of clapping at the awards ceremony, "it was the best or-ganized race that I have ever been to." After 20 years of be-ing in the business, that is quite a compliment.ResultsThe 2012 Toyota Weaver Seed World Jet Boat Marathon Overall Champion is driver Ryan Rogers of Lewiston, Ida-ho & navigator Gary Weaver of Crabtree, Oregon. Rogers & Weaver piloted their CX Class jet boat, Unnatural Disaster to first place overall finish on the

Salmon River on Saturday un-der sunny skies.Second place in the overall category was won by driver Rick Hollingworth & naviga-tor/wife Jodi Hollingworth of Valleyview, Alberta, Canada piloting their FX Class jet boat Little Smokey.Third place overall was won by driver Tyson Allen & naviga-tor Sylvain Ruel of Peace River, Alberta, Canada piloting their FXV Class jet boat SS Adrena-line.Fourth place overall was won by driver Shay White & naviga-tor Grady White of Meridian, Idaho piloting their FXV Class jet boat Predator. ”A” Class Winners were first place, driver Ryan Rogers of Lewiston, Idaho & navigator Gary Weaver of Crabtree, Or-egon.Second place A Class was won by Jake Barney & navigator Lester Zehner of Lewiston, Idaho piloting Never Satisfied.Third place A Class was won by

driver Terry O’Keefe of Moni-tor, Wash. & navigator Russ Hoisington of Culdesac, Idaho piloting Rip Tear.FX Class champions in first place driver Rick & naviga-tor Jodi Hollingworth of Val-leyview, Alberta, Canada pilot-ing Little Smokey.Second place was won by driver Tyson Allen & naviga-tor Sylvain Ruel of Peace River, Alberta Canada piloting SS Adrenaline.Third place was won by driver Shay White & Grady White of Meridian, Idaho piloting Pred-ator. Go White Boys Racing.According to organizers, the American Turbine Unlimited Class winners are still to be determined and will be an-nounced later. Please see our website for any updates that come our way.www.thecurrentnews.netWe’ll see you all next for local Salmon River Jet Boat Races.

World Jet Boat Results

Letter of Appreciation

The Salmon River Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone that volunteered to help make the World Championship Jet Boat Races such a great success. It is amazing to watch our community come together to bring about another successful event. Working together as volunteers makes it possible for us to successfully plan and produce numerous events each year. We are proud to be part of a community that enjoys working together. Whether it is a Community Celebration, a High School Athletic Event or everyday life we are all better because of the spirit of cooperation that thrives in this community. It is appreciated by us and envied by others.

Sincerely, Vicky Lowe, President, Salmon River Chamber of Commerce

Preparations & Celebrations

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ENTERTAINMENT: 7:00 PM

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Article by Richelle BargerPhotos by SalmonRiverPhotos.com


World Jet Boat Results -F. W. Ford, Riggins

Hold on to your hats! The Canyon is in for massive celebratory times: Big Jet Boat Races, Famous Riggins Rodeo, Mothers’ Day and Graduation—all within the next month and a half. Flags are flying all over town and, to add to the festivities, the bulbs are up and the lilacs are about to bloom.The bustle reminds me of the stories of preparations for my grandmother’s famous dinner parties, none grander than when the American bank executives came to visit them in Mexico. Her hus-band had been named Direc-tor of Affairs for American Guarantee Trust throughout Central America, and this dinner was to be the formal announcement.The preparations went on for days. All the linens were tak-en out of storage and washed,

starched, draped to avoid wrinkles. The silver was pol-ished; the bone china and cut crystal carefully rewashed and set aside to be laid on the thick damask tablecloth. Flower arrangements were chosen and ordered, not only for the table but for the par-lor and library as well. Wines, cigars and liquors were brought out; full portable bars were set up, complete with silver ice buckets and cocktail shakers. Extra staff was hired and trained to help with parking, kitchen prepa-ration, and cleaning. En-graved invitations were sent.On the Great Day all was in readiness. Checking one last time, my grandmother swept through her domain pleased that she had accomplished so much and that her work was going to be the backdrop for a magnificent evening. Her

final survey was of her dress-ing room where her gown was hanging and her hus-band’s tuxedo, pressed and brushed, was ready as well. Assured, she left for an after-noon at her beauty salon to have her hair and nails done and make-up applied.On her return, her frantic housekeeper, who was in tears and wringing her hands, met her. The kitchen man, an all around helper and well trained in the intricacies of formal dinner service, had been arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct and was presently in jail. Generally a law-abiding citizen, he oc-casionally went on a wild bender and ended up in jail. My grandparents had been told, after they had bailed him out previously, that they would not be able to do so again, and he would have to serve actual jail time. There was no way to get him sprung (or even sober) before the dinner party.Sensing immediate disaster, my grandmother assembled the staff and explained the situation, asking if anyone knew anyone they could quickly press into service. After some moments of inde-cision, the cook stepped for-ward to say she had a brother who had just returned from the navy and who had had experience in the officers’ mess. Although he had never served at an elegant dinner such as this, he knew the ba-sic drill and she could spend the three hours before the guests arrived coaching him.Smiling her thanks, my grandmother hid her doubts and hoped for the best. The chauffer was dispatched to get the young man and my grandmother went up to dress. The guests arrived, the conversation flowed, every-one was in a festive mood as she and her husband led their guests in to dinner.She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the young re-placement. Handsome and regal, he easily served the first course and made certain that all the guests were prop-erly attended. She could see that while the present role was new to him, it wasn’t foreign, and he was fitting in beautifully. She allowed her-self to relax and to enjoy this wonderful evening.Disaster struck as he was re-moving the plates from the

main course. An ill-placed table knife slid off a plate he was removing and, as he tried to correct the slide, it fell di-rectly on to a woman’s shoul-der and down the back of her low-cut gown. She yelped in dismay. All conversation stopped. All eyes were fo-cused on her.Nonplussed, the young man set down the plate and re-moved his serving jacket. He rolled up his sleeve, plunged his hand down the back of the lady’s dress, and brought up the knife. Holding it aloft, he addressed the table: “Done! And without a single drop of blood!”In the ensuing silence, he unrolled his sleeve, donned his jacket, placed the errant knife on the plate, bowed to the diners and retired to the kitchen. Knowing that this was the make-or break mo-

m e n t , m y g r a n d -mother flashed h e r h u s -b a n d The Look. Ever urbane, he stood, raised his glass and proposed a toast: “to the ability to seize the day, come what may!”By all accounts that dinner party was deemed the best of the season.

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Respect the River

Preparations & CelebrationsThe View From Here View

GREG SMITHfor Idaho Countyfor Idaho CountySHERIFF

QUALIFICATIONSUnited States Marine Corps,

Military PoliceNixon & Ford Asst. Security

Chief “Marine One”Kooskia Mayor & City Council

Kooskia School EmployeeOwner/Operator Middlefork

Cafe, SyringaIdaho County Sheriff Deputy

Vice President Police Academy

PERSONALMarried with 2 children, three

grandchildrenCurrently employed by Stites

Hardware

I BELIEVE• In the need for accountability of entire Sheriff’s Office staff.• In a Strong and maintained

Sheriff’s Posse• Working with Commissioners to prioritize the needs of Idaho

County• In integrity, confidence and

morale• In following up on citizen’s

complaints• In growing to fit the needs of

the County. • I will implement a proactive approach to law enforcement and involve all communities

Home 208-926-4158 • Cell 208-451-5796 • [email protected] for by the Committee to Elect Greg Smith • Lorraine Smith, Treasurer

You are congenially invited to

come and join

Sean W. Allenand

Sarah Swift

as we walk into our new adventure as one

on the Twenty-eighth

of AprilTwo thousand and twelve

at two-o’colck in the afternoon

Riggins Community ChurchRiggins, Idaho

Can’t wait to see you there.

Robinson • CarmontRiggins Motel owner, Vicki Robinson of Riggins and #321 Rev-elation jet boat driver, Duane Carmont, of Cambridge, New Zealand were united in marriage along the Little Salmon River on Thursday, April 19 during the day off of racing of the World Jet Boat Marathon final leg held in Riggins. They were attended by family and friends as well as fellow racers and teams

©2012 Current News Photo


Riggins Rodeo t-shirt quilt raffle tickets are available from your favorite Salmon River Cowboy. The Theme for the Rig-gins Rodeo parade is: Old Hats, Old Hearts, Old Timers, living the Cowboys Dream.

April25 wednesdayWorld Penguin DayNoon SR Chamber MeetingAmerican Legion Auxiliary Meeting-

Riggins4:30pm New Meadows Chamber of

Commerce Granite Mountain Cafe5:30pm Qi Gong at the Park

Place Center Conference room in McCall, Free

26 thursdayConfederate Memorial DayAmerican Legion Auxiliary at Legion

Hall10-11am Fit & Fall Proof at SR Com-

munity Church1-3:30 Senior Game Day at IOOF

Hall - Riggins Community Center4:30pm Yoga at Heritage Center- Rig-

gins

27 f riday10am Pinehurst Quilt Club

28 saturdayHero’s Day in Barbados10am-Noon Art Shack - Fimo Clay

Traditional Mothers Day Craft. Come and make something for your mom. (it’s a surprise we can’t tell you here.) Call for more information 628-2340. $2 for kids. $5 for adults.

29 sundayNinth Day of Ridvan - Baha’i

30 mondayWalpurgis Night (May Day Eve)7pm Salmon River Seed Savers at the

Heritage Center in Riggins

MayNational Skin Awareness Month

1 tuesdayHappy May Day!10-11am Fit & Fall Proof at SR Com-

munity Church11am T.O.P.S. at SR Community

ChurchNoon Senior Lunch at IOOF Hall4:30pm Yoga at Heritage Center5:30pm Biggest Loser at Assembly of

God5:30pm Salmon River Booster Club at

SRHS Library

2 wednesdayBorthers & Sisters Day5:30pm Qi Gong at the Park Place

Center Conference room in McCall, Free

3 thursday10-11am Fit & Fall Proof at SR Com-

munity Church4:30pm Yoga at Heritage Center

5 saturday1:30pm Riggins RodeoButtermilk Festival - Kamiah

6 sunday1:30pm Riggins Rodeo6am Cowboy Breakfast- Riggins11am Rodeo parade

7 monday8 tuesday10-11am Fit & Fall Proof at SR Com-


ChurchNoon Senior Lunch at IOOF Hall2:30pm Rebekahs at IOOF Hall4:30pm Yoga at Heritage Center

5:30pm Biggest Loser-Assem. of God

9 wednesdayNoon SR Chamber Meeting4:30pm PTO at RES Library5:30pm Qi Gong at the Park Place



munity Church4:30pm Yoga at Heritage Center11 fridayt

13 sundayHappy Mother’s Day, Mom &

Grandma

14 monday3pm American Legion Meeting6:30pm Urban Renewal Meeting -

City Hall 7pm A.S.K. Board Meeting7pm City Council Meeting - City Hall

15 tuesday10-11am Fit & Fall Proof at SR Com-


ChurchNoon Senior Lunch at IOOF Hall4:30pm Yoga at Heritage Center5:30pm Biggest Loser at Assembly

of God6pm SR Dive Team6pm Spring Fling - SRHS

16 wednesday5:30pm Qi Gong at the Park Place


6pm Gun Club Meeting at Heritage Center-Riggins


Beer • Pop • Ice Coffee • Muffins • Cookies

Snacks • Sandwiches Hot Grab and Go Food

Welcome Riders & Ropers!

SERVICE STATION208.628.3390 Open at 6:00am

103 South Main Street • Riggins

If your ride is a little bumpy, visit the guys at the Chevron.

Calendar

White Bird Groups

Rebekahs - Royal Gem #13 (208) 839-2438

Idaho Pathfinders Association (ATV Club) (208) 839-2303, [email protected]

Nez Perce National Historic Park (208) 843-7001

Salmon River Art Guild 2nd Thursday, 10am, in White Bird. Contact Kathryn Van Acker at (208) 839-2808 for [email protected]

White Bird Rodeo Asso-ciation (208) 839-7701

White Bird Chamber of Commerce (208) 839-2777www.visitwhitebird.com

White Bird Volunteer Fire Department (208) 339-3414

USFS - Salmon River Ranger District (208) 839-2211

Email your group information to us at

[email protected]

Local Meeting ScheduleTo get your event in the Calendar of Events call the Current at 628-2340,

or email us at [email protected] - see music happenings on p 8-9 all times are local.

Riggins Group Meetings

Alcoholics AnonymousTuesdays 7 pm at Assembly of God Church

American Legion 2nd Monday Legion Hall 3pm

American Legion Auxiliary 4th Thursday Legion Hall

*A.S.K. Board Meeting 2nd Monday-#243 Dist. Office at *4:30pm *Change

Biggest Loser Tuesdays 5:30pm at Assembly of God Church

Booster Club 1st Tuesday 5:30pm SRHS Library

City Council 2nd Monday - City Hall 7pmUrban Renewal Dist. Meetings 6:30pm City of Riggins 628-3394

Fit & Fall Proof Tuesday & Thursday 10-11am at the Salmon River Community Church

Fiddlers The Riggins Fid-dlers play at Riggins Manor on the third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 7pm. No admission charge; public welcome.

Salmon River Gun Club Meetings Every third Wednesday at 6pm at the Hells Canyon National Recre-ation Center Hells Canyon National Rec. Area 628-3916

JSD 243 School Board 3rd Monday in the District Board Room at 6pm unless other-wise posted

Pinehurst Quilt Club 4th Friday at 10am at the IOOF Hall

PTO 2nd Wednesday at 4:30pm at RES Library when school is in session

Rebekahs 2nd Tuesday of the month. 2:30pm, IOOF Hall

Riggins LibraryHours 10am - 5pm M-F

Salmon River Dive Team 3rd Tuesday, 6pm

Riggins EMS 4th Tuesday-Fire Station 6pm

Salmon River Chamber of Commerce 2nd & 4th Wednesdays rotating restau-rants, Noon

Senior Lunches held every Tuesday at Noon at the IOOF Hall. $4 for Seniors and $5 for anyone under 60 years old.

T.O.P.S. Take off Pounds Sensibly Tuesdays at 11am, SR Community Church

Yoga Class meets Tuesday, Thursday 4:30pmat the Heritage Center.


2012 RIGGINS RODEORiggins Rodeo Grounds Riggins, ID

64th annual open

Saturday & Sunday May 5&6 at 1:30pm

Rodeo Stock byKINGS CATTLE CO./BAR NONE RODEOS

Homedale, OregonCross-O Cows & Calves

Sponsored by SALMON RIVER COWBOYS ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. BOX 89 RIGGINS, ID 83549 rigginsrodeo.com

7 main events $300 pursePlus Entry Fees

Saddle BroncCalf RopingTeam RopingBull Riding

Bareback RidingWild Cow MilkingOpen Barrel Racing

$75 purse

Junior Boys’ Steer Riding local girls barrel racing , Idaho & Lewis County and Long Pin League

PARADE!Riggins Main Street

Sunday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.Glenna McClure

628-3907 to Sign up or email [email protected]

for an entry form.

Tickets: Adults- $10.007-12 $5.00

6 & under- FREEPLEASE NO GLASS

CONTAINERS

COWBOY BREAKFASTSunday Morning Only6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Old Hats, Old Hearts, Old Timers living the Cowboy’s Dream

-ENTRIES-Marty Clay, Riggins

208-628-3971(Office Phone 208-628-3686

RODEO DAYS ONLY)

ENTRY FEESAll Entries - $50.00

Plus $10.00 Per Event For Judges & Timers

$3.00 barrel racers for eye

BOOKS OPEN:Mon. April 16. 10:00 am

MDSTCall between 10am & 6pm

BOOKS CLOSEApril 23

FIRST ENTERED &PAID ACCEPTED

Entries Must Be Recieved By Draw.

Cash, Money Orders, orCashier Checks Only

Riggins Rodeo

Boasting the 64th annual Rig-gins Rodeo the first weekend in May (May 5-6). Old Hats, Old Hearts, Old Timers, liv-ing the Cowboy’s Dream. Come Saturday, stay for the parade on Sunday morning (11am)and the afternoon Ro-deo (1:30pm). Queen Jayde Wilson of Grangeville and Princess Jordyn Pottenger of Riggins will buzz the arena. Rodeo begins at 2pm each day, but show up early on Sun-day for the stick horse race! Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids.

Guess Who

Last Issue’s Guess Who was Carolyn Friend

Send your old photos to Rocke Wilson at [email protected].

If you live in another commu-nity besides Riggins and have a Guess Who! you would like to share, let Rocke or The Cur-rent News know!

Riggins New MeadowsHikin’ for

Healthy HootersThe Susan Komen Cancer Walk in Riggins, Hikin’ for Healthy Hooters will be May 19. All your favorite cancer survivors will be there.The walk takes place along the Old Pollock Road. It will start at the Little Salmon River Lodge. Walk, run or ride as far as you want and then turn around and come back and eat bbq burger and wait for your name to be drawn in the exciting raffle. Tickets for the quilt may be purchased from Berneice Morell, Ruby Darwin, Patty Solberg. If you want to sign up for the walk; applications are at the Pioneer Store in Riggins or by calling Patty Solberg at 628-3633.

Riggins Rodeo t-shirt quilt raffle tickets are available from your favorite Salmon River Cowboy. The Theme for the Rig-gins Rodeo parade is: Old Hats, Old Hearts, Old Timers, living the Cowboys Dream.

Red Hatters May 7Salmon River Red Hatters will meet at the Salmon River Community Church Mon-day May 7 at 2pm for a May Social. All ladies are invited to attend…over 50 wear red hats and purple outfits; under 50 wear pink hats and laven-der outfits…the ladies just have a great time visiting and laughing!

Chamber Reorganized

First Meadows Valley Chamber of Commerce meeting will be Wednesday, April 25 at 4:30pm at Granite Mtn. Café. Your input is encouraged and valu-able. Membership is $30 per year for a business, family or individual. The first year of membership is pro-rat-ed. If you join at the April meet-ing, your dues will be $20 for 2012.The mission statement for the Meadows Valley Chamber of Commerce is:The Meadows Valley Chamber of Commerce will promote prosper-ity in Meadows Valley by leading a partnership within the business community.Please come and support the part-nership of our business commu-nity as we move with a positive outlook into the future.

Celebrate Spring with The Salmon River Seed Stewards

Got seeds? Need seeds?

Want to learn about seeds?

The Salmon River Seed Stewards will be sharing their seeds on Monday evening, April 30 at 7pm at the Heritage Center (behind Chevron). Ev-eryone is welcome and everthing is free. We just share seeds and talk about gardening. Bring seeds, questions, experi-ence or interest, as you wish. Expect to have fun and take home seeds and information. Hope to see you there. Happy Spring!


As winter days give way to spring, so too does our snow pack recede. Often, in its wake lies gold. Not the coveted pre-cious metal but, rather, the coveted precious Morchella, better know as Morel mush-room. We typically find two species in our area M. escu-lenta (Yellow) and M. elata (Black). Both are delectable! They are SO valued in some areas of the Pacific Northwest that people have literally lost their lives in defense of “their” gathering places. Mushroom pickers have favor-ite spots likened to fishermen having their favorite holes and tend to be very private about it. Have you ever asked an an-gler where they filled their lim-it so quickly? Or have you ever asked where someone found that huge flush of Morels? You get about the same nebulous answer from both folks if they are neighborly enough, ”On the South Fork” or “Uh, up FSR 286”. One French picker states it clearly, “You may ask for my car, you may even ask for my wife, but don’t ask me where I pick morels.”This time of year, there are many different types of ed-ible and medicinal fungi to be found. Oyster Mushroom (Pluerotis ostreatus) is one that I especially crave sautéed in butter and garlic with a touch of salt. The genus refers to the Greek PLEURO mean-

ing “sideways posi-tion” in reference to the lateral posi-

tion of the stipe (stem) relative to the cap. They’re often found in clumps growing on Cotton-woods and Aspens. The shelf-like growth of the cap is grey, white or tan in appearance and releases white to lilac-tinged spores from white gills that grow down the stalk, if one is present. I could tell you where there’s a great place to find them…..but I won’t.The Oyster has a medicinal reputation noted for: lowering cholesterol, use against differ-ent types of cancer, and as a nerve tonic. Studies show anti-tumor activity and anti-oxi-dative effects as well. Oysters (like many mushrooms) are also nutritious. They contain over 27% protein and only 1% fat, 38% carbohydrates, 12 mg vit. C per 100 grams as well as high levels of potassium, nia-cin and iron according to Rob-ert Rogers author of “Fungal Pharmacy”. Some fungi in our area are more medicinal than they are edible. One such mushroom that grows quite abundantly in our forests is the “Red-Belted Polypore” (Fomitopsis pinicola). It’s a perennial conk that’s often found growing at the base of dead or dying Red Fir and Pine trees. You have probably tripped on them while walking in the woods. The fruit is a thick red growth that radiates out laterally from the trunk often in half-moon shapes, shelf-like. Its outer edge is white. In the summer months, sometimes, clear droplets form on the white underside of the “shelf ” where white spores are released by gravity. This particular fungus has bragging rights as being one of THE most efficacious at breaking down dead matter in our forests. It’s also known as a tonic to our immune-system and has anti-tumor properties. Great for our forests and great for our bodies.....I love it!

A few of the many medicinal or edible fungi found in our area are: Turkey Tail (Tremetes vesicolor), Wood Ear (Auricu-laria auricula), Birch Bolete (Leccinum scabrum), Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus), King Bolete (Boletus edulis). The list could go on and on. What we call mushrooms, are really only the fruit of the fungi. Imagine an apple tree buried in the ground and only its fruit is sticking out of the ground. That’s how it is with mushrooms. We only REAL-LY experience the fruit. The REAL “plant” is the mycilium living underneath the surface of the soil or in the tree trunk or other decaying matter. Fun-gal mycilium is probably THE most fundamental and crucial component to a healthy forest if there is one! It’s the “King of Decomposition” and we don’t really even see it unless we look for it. The next time you are “hunting” in the woods, I invite you to get down on your hands and knees and scrape around on the forest floor keeping an eye out for white, cottony or web-like growth. It is very easy to see it if, while picking a mushroom, you dig a bit around the base of the stipe where it meets the soil. You should see it. When you do, I invite you to give a quiet (or loud) nod of appreciation. Or shout it out loud. Heck, if no one hears you, that means it didn’t happen, right? Point being, our forests’ precious gold is mycilium itself and I bow low in gratitude.If you want to grow your own edible or medicinal mush-rooms at home, check out Fungi Perfecti: www.fungi.com for easy to grow kits. One more thing: When gathering mushrooms, please heed the adage of fungophiles- “When in doubt, throw it out!”Have fun…..learn lots!

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Buttermilk Festival - Kamiah

The Buttermilk Festival is sure to be a hit May 5. It starts at 7am in Kamiah’s beautiful River Front Park with a buttermilk pancake breakfast. Over 35 vendors will offer food, crafts and plenty of buttermilk! Live music will be provided throughout the day. Make sure to check out “Babe” the 3,000 pound steer that kids can ride and get a picture taken. This festival has been gaining notoriety over the years and is a featured event through-out the northwest in magazines and newspapers. It is sponsored by The Clearwater Progress and Kamiah Kiwanis Club.

New Mothers GroupHappy Mother’s Day, there is now a monthly support group for nursing mothers in Kamiah. MamaLove is a nursing support group for any woman needing help or who wants to share with other nursing mothers. It is a safe and loving place for mothers to share strengths and struggles with breastfeeding. Whether it is your first or fourth, we all need to exchange experiences and learn from each other how to successfully nurse our children with joy.MamaLove nursing group meets on the 2nd Friday of each month in the Kamiah Library’s back conference room. Call Stacy at 926-7199 for more information.

Clearwater River Happenings

Lucile Trading PostFri-Sun 10:00-5:00

Lucile, Idaho

Riggins, Idaho

- James Flocchinni


OpenNow!

Thursday- Saturday

Passion is a sight to behold, be it for fishing, the rodeo, or music. In the case of music, if a song works for you, that song reigns supreme even if someone else thinks it’s drivel. Your opinion is just as le-gitimate as anyone’s. It’s one of those rare times when everyone is right.

Passion is being true to what you love. I’ll share a little secret: no-body around here playing music is getting rich. Last time I did the math, which I really hate to do, I have at least $10,000 worth of in-struments and gear not to men-tion the uncountable hours in re-hearsal every time I step on stage. Not to mention gas money and strings!

Unfortunately if people don’t share their art, it’s like the tree that falls in the forest when no one is there. Did it make a noise? Some-times this leads to expectations that a musician will perform and entertain simply because it’s what we do. Conversely, ask a plumber to unstop a jammed up toilet for “the love of it” and take special note of his response.

Music is one of the few things I would continue no matter if I do or don’t win Powerball. So, like many that share my passion, it’s a labor of love and it would be a good day to just break even.

That said, here are several exam-ples of musical passion that I see in our own backyard.

For folks who love to dance to a good beat and a sing along to a fa-miliar tune, who like to get stirred up and rowdy, there is The Bot-tom Line band. Their passion is putting on a great live show and it shows as they whip people into merciless frenzies, I’ve seen it so often with my own eyes.

Then there is the band Before Zero. Tragedy struck last fall when guitarist/songwriter Lance Hansen died suddenly of a heart condition. Most bands at this point fold up like a house of cards in a hurricane. But the remain-ing members have held fast to their passion of producing a CD. The boys are holed up in a cabin spending every free moment re-lentlessly laying tracks. I am root-ing for them, as are many.

It’s all about passion. Buy the CD, go to the show, spread the word, leave a few bucks in the tip jar, show your appreciation. It’s amazing the work that went into it. Just to entertain you! Thanks for listening!

“Fast” Eddie Pramuk, [email protected]

April26thursday

Curtis WicksMad Dog BBQ • Lewiston

29-30sunday-monday

Fast & Burning Ben

Shore Lodge • McCall

May4-5friday-saturday

Bottom LineSummervilles• Riggins

ColtrainSeven Devils • Riggins

6-7sunday-monday

Fast & Burning Ben

Shore Lodge • McCall

18-20friday-sunday

Spring JamLewis & Clark Resort • Kamiah

- Ed Pramuk, McCall

Passion

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The Good Noise


Mommy’s Mantras

I have to somewhat admire a three year old that growls at people. As a parent, it’s em-barrassing. It says, “I don’t discipline.” But, I do. And she growls. I think I am just jealous because I want to growl, and can’t. It’s not socially accept-able. I would be shipped to the nut house and pumped with pills to calm me down. I would drool, and not growl anymore. Social problem solved.Kids can get away with a lot. They can stare at people and not say anything. If I did that, I’d end up in a fist fight at the gas pump.“What is your problem, lady?!”No answer. Just an unwavering stare.Nah. It wouldn’t be accepted. More drooling, more pills. Not a good thing.The most admirable thing, about the growling toddler, is the fact that she’s not full of bull. She means it. And when she says, “Oh, Mom, I love you so much,” she means that, too. She doesn’t squabble about the details. She says it like it is. That is why we keep talking to her through the growls...we hope to get a smile.We pretend too many things, as adults. We fake it till we make it, as a survival mecha-nism. But, in reality, it ham-mers us with undo stress. What if we all just accepted

the growl as a form of appro-priate communication?“Ma’am, would you like paper or plastic?”“Grrrr...”“Alrighty then...we’ll just put it in a bag and shut up. Sorry about that.”“Hello there! Anybody home?”“Grrrr....”“Oh, sorry! We’ll come back later when you feel like com-pany-”“Grrrr....”“-Or not...”I feel that it would be too con-venient. Why would I ever try and get out of the rut if a growl was acceptable? It’s a good thing that we don’t put up with crap in this old world. What’s next, a bite?Truth is, we need to be nice. That is why I am training my three year old that it’s not okay to growl at her Grandma. It is not okay to scream at her sisters. It’s NOT okay to call Mom a “Dummy head,” even if she had too much Easter candy, and no nap.“I’m sorry that once again I forgot to make you finish your lunch, and instead let you run off and play, until you were so hungry and tired, that you couldn’t function any more. (Maybe I was being a Dummy

head!) But, either way, you can’t call me names!”Swat, swat.“Boo hoo hoo.”And she is learning. And I wish that people could hear her at the end of the day. I wish they could see her chub-by little face, and innocent ex-pressions, as she tries so hard to explain herself:“Well, did you have a good Easter, Tenesee Rose?”“No, but I didn’t. I tried to swing and I hit my...this part...on that rock...and then, (sigh), I poked that little stick-gun in my eye. Bemember that, Mom?”“Yeah, I hate it when I do that. But, you had fun finding eggs with your sisters, didn’t you?”“Mm, hm. I did. But, I was not having fun with my day. I was wanting to watch a movie in my house and no one helped me that time. Bemember that? And I wasn’t a good sissy. Maybe this next day my Gramma will come here. I will love on her!”She smiles so big, and so hopeful, and so bright, that I forgive her growly self right then. Course, I guess, I already did. I scoop her up and head in to watch a movie. I will be-member to be more patient next time. It must be hard be-ing three.

Little Growly Bear- Shoshannah Hollon Education

RES end of Year calendarThe 4th Quarter of school is here and with it an extreme amount of activities so please be involved when you can.Kindergarten Screening is May 3rd if you know of any families that would like their child to be screened call 628-3361.Students, the book fair is coming soon start saving your al-lowance for those wonderful new books that can be yours very soon.Dates to Remember!April 30 Make up ISAT TESTS (for students who are not at school during test week )May 3 Kindergarten ScreeningMay 7 Bench Mark testsMay 7 Teacher AppreciationMay 8 Fire Education for Second Grade 3:00pmMay 15 Spring Fling, Book Fair, Levy vote, Art ShowMay 16 & 17 Science Fair and Book Fair at RESMay 24 Awards NightMay 25 SRHS GraduationMay 28 NO SCHOOLMay 31Kindergarten Graduation /Sixth Grade GraduationJune 1 Teacher In-ServiceJune 7 Aloha Day at RES EARLY RELEASE 1:00pm

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Services available for children with special needs, including those with severe disabilities.

Clarkston 295-6048 Lewiston 743-6573

Craigmont 924-5221 Moscow 883-3940

Early Head Start 751-9890 Orofino 476-3481

Grangeville 983-1671 Riggins 628-3854

Kamiah 935-2811 Weippe 435-4289

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Lewis ♥ Clark Early Childhood Program

LCECP offers preschool and other related services for limited income families with children ages 0-5, and expectant

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McCall Baseball

Riggins has two players on the McCall Baseball team: Nolan Richerson & Tyrel WalkerApril 24 at home -McCall, vs Melba 5pm * (*home for the team can either be Riggins or McCall) Call the Salmon Riv-er High School at 628-3431 to see where they are deter-mining “home” to be for each gameApril 27 against New Plym-outh 5pm (home*)April 28 double header vs Grangeville at Noon and 2pm. (home*)May 1 Nampa Christian at 5pm (home*)May 4 Against Marsing at 5pm (home*)May 5 Against HSB at 10:30am (home*)District Tournamnet 7-12 in MarsingState 17-19 in Nampa

Track MeetsJSD 243, didn’t fund track. All volunteer coaches and parents are paying for travel and other expenses.New Meadows will also be attending the following meets.April 26 in New Plymouth 3:30pmMay 1 Vandal Invitational at McCall 4:oopmMay 5 Long Pin ChampionshipsHorseShoe BendMay 10 & 12 District III at HorseShoe Bend16-19 State Valley location TBA

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Bill to: Hope Pregnancy Center ATTN: Nancy Connolley PO Box 504 Grangeville, ID 83530 (208) 507-1253

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Saturday, May 12, 2012 (Mother’s Day weekend)

Grangeville City Park (across from Les Schwab) to High School

9:00 am Registration, 10:00 am Walk begins Post-walk rally and celebration at High School Cafetorium

Prizes, food, beverages, speakers!

Fundraiser for Hope & Clearwater Valley Pregnancy Centers:

♦ FREE pregnancy tests, confidential counseling about unplanned pregnancy and options.

♦ More than 100 free parenting and life skills classes for women, men, teens, tweens, and families.

♦ Free infant, toddler, and maternity supplies for class participants.

For more information: (208) 507-1253www.HopeCenterGrangeville.org

Grangeville: 620 W.N. 2nd Street Kamiah: 404 Hill Street

Fresh air and exercisefor a good cause!

SRHS Zolman Rocks the MileJimmy Shepherd High Jump tied for 98th 5’2” jump pole vault tied for thenth 8’ 6”Charlie Shepherd 300 hurdles 46:07 8th place. pole vault PR 11’6” 6th placeBlake Simonson discus 67’11” 12th of 36. Shot put 28’8” 5th of 41.Thomas Mead 400 open 57 sec 10th Terrun Zolman mile 5:17 7th of 35 2 mile PR 10:47 1st. ranked 3rd in distric and ranked 6th in state.

Nolan Richerson’s pitching debut. McCall lost to Weiser 13-3.

Mountaineer TrackMountaineer track athletes had their best meet yet this sea-son Tuesday April 17th at Kamiah. Junior Saige McDonald won the 300 hurdles with a time of 51.7. Also in the 300H, Senior Paddy Libby placed a close match for the school record. Junior Chris Slettum took second in a very com-petitive men’s 1600 with a PR of 5:14. Sophomore Kaitlyn Haynes placed second in the 800m, an impressive finish for her first time in the race. The Lady Mountaineers placed 6th out of 11 teams, the men placed 8th.

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FOUNDDid you loose a mountain bike? Found in the bushes at Riggins City Park Sunday April 8. Call 208-850-4897 to identify. And another is at the Sheriff’s office in Riggins.

GARDENINGSmall, medium & large Rototillers for rent for half day or full day. Call Jeri Lewin. 628-3884

HELP WANTEDHousekeepers wanted call 628-3001NOTICE OF JOB OPENING - The City of Riggins is seeking applications for a City Clerk-Treasurer. The City Clerk-Treasur-er provides administrative support to the Mayor and City Council, manages and maintains all city records, payroll and financial data. Minimum requirements for this position include: graduation from high school or possession of a GED; proficiency in of-fice machinery, computers and various software applications for word process-ing, spreadsheets, etc. Experience in accounting, administrative management or experience in a city or government office is preferred. The City benefits include sick/vacation leave, paid holidays and inclusion in the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). Application packet that includes a detailed job de-scription can be obtained from Riggins City Hall, PO Box 249, 126 N., Riggins, Idaho 83549 (208) 628-3394, or on the City’s website www.rigginsidaho.org.Applications will be accepted at the City Hall until May 3, 2012, with applicant interviews planned for May 7, 2012. The City of Riggins is an equal opportu-nity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Friends of Kelly’s Whitewa-ter Park, a non-profit orga-nization, d.b.a. Kelly’s Kayak School (KKS) is proud to an-nounce that we are offering 4 free kayak classes during the 2012 summer season, for all interested Valley County stu-dents who have completed 5th through 12th grades. Devon Barker chairwoman of KKS, is excited to bring kayaking to Valley County kids. All equip-ment and instruction will be provided free of charge and students will learn in the latest designs specific for children. Students can paddle a hard-shell kayak or an inflatable kay-ak. There are 3 requirements that must be fulfilled in a time-ly manner before students can start their kayak classes:1. ALL students must submit a properly executed “Waiver and Release of Liability” Form by May 20, 2012, to; KWP, P.O. Box 684, Cascade, ID 83611. Students will NOT be allowed to participate in the KKS Pro-gram without this form.2. ALL students must attend and pass one Swim Certifica-tion class, unless already com-pleted in 2010 or 2011 (see below).3.ALL students must also at-tend one Water Safety Class, unless already completed in 2010 or 2011 (see below).*Additional waivers and hand-outs are downloadable at www.kwpid.com . Swim CertificationSwim Certification will take place on Sunday nights at the Aspen Village “The Club” from 6:45 to 7:30 pm. Scheduled Dates for 2012 Swim CertificationMay 13May 20 Water Safety Class- at Kelly’s Whitewater ParkThe Water Safety Class offered by Kelly’s Whitewater Park is

an essential step in develop-ing the complete whitewater paddler. Students will be in-troduced to the fundamental principles of managing risk in a whitewater environment as a team player, and as a team leader. This 2-hour course is jam-packed with valuable information and fun, excit-ing hands-on learning. This course is being taught by Nate Ostis from Wilderness Rescue International. Scheduled Dates for 2012 Wa-ter Safety Class8 am to 10 am on June 411 am to 1 pm June 18t KKS Kayak ClassesClasses will run 5 consecutive days Monday through Friday. It is important to sign up for these classes well in advance, as classes will fill up quickly. Registration closes on May 18th.Beginning students will learn how to wet exit, properly ex-ecute their paddle strokes, and apply additional Water Safety techniques. For students with some experience, the inter-mediate classes will focus on more paddling techniques and surfing. The Advanced class requires the ability to roll. Stu-dents can sign up as a beginner for the second year. It is not mandatory to sign up for inter-mediate or advanced.Scheduled Dates for classes (subject to change based on enrollment):Morning Session 10-12 am Afternoon Session 1-3pm (Intermediate/Advanced) (Beginner)July 9-13 July 9-13July 16-20 July 16-20July 23-27 July 23-27Advanced Sessions 4 to 6 pm-

Kayaking

• Fire pans required for all open fires inside the River Corridor• Portable toilets mandatory where restrooms not provided• No driving off road or parking on beaches• High wind area, secure loose items when leaving camp• All human waste and garbage must be packed out• Camping limited to 14 days in a 30 day period

Salmon River Ethics

Lands administered by the BLM are subject to certain regulations to protect the river environment and reduce conflict among users. Bureau of Land Management would like to remind the public of basic regulations pertaining to the Lower Salmon River Corridor. These regulations are designed to enhance your experience and protect the Salmon River. Please help by doing your part in keeping the Salmon River clean and protecting the quality of experience to all who visit this special place. Thanks for your stewardship.


For more information please contact: Jeremy Harris,

BLM Salmon River Ranger208-962-3796

July 16-20 Past experience with rolling needed. You do not have to have a perfect roll but you need a willingness to improve your roll. These ses-sions will focus on surfing and running rapids. All advanced students are also invited to compete in the Home Town Throw Down (HTTD) events during the summer from 11-1pm. Please come at least 30 minutes early. HTTD dates: May 26, June 9, July 28, Aug. 18, Sept. 1, and Freestyle Na-tionals July 7th & 8th. Nation-als will have a cadet class for be-ginners. We encourage you to watch, help out, or participate on the water! Please contact us for more information. Devon Barker 208.634.2581 or Brent 208.630.7599Graduation party- July 28th 10 am-1pmWe encourage each KKS gradu-ate to bring their family and friends to the Park for our grad-uation party. Students will be able to watch the kayak event or use the kayak gear to partici-pate in the Hometown Throw Down. There are lots of prizes for everyone. There will be a drawing for prizes for everyone who participates.

ASK May 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Rodeo Fun

30 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Make a horse sock puppet BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

1 Finish horse sock puppet

2 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Compete in own mini-rodeo BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

3 Pee Wee Game 12:30 Horse paintings Watch Nature Channel’s video on the horse named Cloud BB GAME 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

4 Yahoo Corrals

Field Trip * for April 50% attendance

NO SCHOOL

5 Rodeo Weekend

Explore Different

Countries

**Turn in registration for Idaho at Play Week!

7 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Africa Masks and Kabobs BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

8 Italy & Outdoor painting

9 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Mexico Huichol Design & Tacos BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

10 Pee Wee Game 12:30 France, Painting & Yogurt Parfaits BB GAME 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

11

NO SCHOOL/ NO ASK

12

Spring Fling!

AmeriCorps Idaho at Play Week

14 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Spring Fling Practice @ HS 4-5:45 BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

15 SPRING FLING &

ART SHOW

Dinner & Book Fair@ 6 Entertainment @ 7

16 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 NO BB PRACTICE Wrestling Mini-Camp @ 4-5:45

17 Pee Wee Game 12:30 BB GAME 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

18 Zim’s Field Trip *for JH Basketball students & HS Volleyball students that attended at least 50% of tutoring for that sport

NO SCHOOL

19

Tie Dye Week

**Turn in registration for FOOTBALL CAMP!

21 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Bring a shirt & learn to Tie Dye BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

22 Science of Black Marker & Finish Tie Dye shirts

23 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Create your own tie Dye Artwork BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

24 Last Pee Wee Game 12:30 Super Hero Tie Dye Capes LAST BB GAME!! 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

25

NO SCHOOL/ NO ASK

26

All About Animals

Football Camp @ HS 4-5:45 each day Hosted by Coach Fredrickson

28 NO SCHOOL/

NO ASK

Memorial Day

29 Football Camp @ HS 4-5:45 pm



1 Boise Zoo & Idaho Aquarium

Field Trip ASK ADULT COED SOFTBALL 1ST GAMES 6:30 & 7:30

2

Classes subject to change without notice and depend on student grade levels After school bus leaves at 5:45pm and arrival time at stops depends on number of students ~20 minutes per hour of academic time required daily

After School Kids, Inc & 21st Century Community Learning Centers ~ Mon-Thurs 12-6 208-628-2770 ****Students must attend ASK or an organized school activity at least 50% to attend field trips****

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advance is required by credit card or by mailing check to The Current News Classified, PO Box 1483, Riggins, ID 83549. Call 208-628-2340 or e-mail classified to [email protected]. Caps, Bold or Underline is $1 extra,

online insertion is included.

NOTICE Of Primary & Consolidated ElectionsMAY 15, 2012 Primary, School Levies, Clearwater Water DistrictNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The 2012 Primary & Consoli-dated Election will be held throughout the County of Idaho, State of Idaho, on the 15th day of May, 2012. The time during which the polls (listed below) will be open shall be from 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.PRECINCT POLLING PLACEBIG BUTTE MAIL-OUT PRECINCTCLEARWATER CRYSTAL IOOF LODGECOTTONWOOD COMMUNITY HALLELK CITY ELK CITY SCHOOL FENN COMMUNITY HALLFERDINAND FERDINAND COMMUNITY HALLGLOVER GLENWOOD SCHOOLHOUSEGREENCREEK COMMUNITY HALLGRANGEVILLE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORYHARPSTER HARPSTER COMMUNITY HALLJOSEPH MAIL-OUT PRECINCTKAMIAH LIFE CENTER CHURCHKEUTERVILLE COMMUNITY HALLKOOSKIA KOOSKIA CITY HALLLOWELL MAIL-OUT PRECINCTPOLLOCK CANYON PINES RV RESORTRIGGINS HERITAGE CENTERSLATE CREEK 1 MAIL-OUT PRECINCTSTITES COUNTRY CENTERWHITE BIRD ROYAL GEM IOOFWOODLAND WOODLAND SCHOOL HOUSESLATE CREEK 2 MAIL-OUT PRECINCTABSENTEE IDAHO COUNTY COURT HOUSE Adams County residents that live in the Salmon River School District 243 will have their Ballots mailed to them from Adams CountyIN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal at Grangeville, Idaho County, Idaho this April 25th, 2012Kathy M. Ackerman, Idaho County Clerk

LEGALS

MOTORCYCLES1978 Honda Goldwing GL-1000, full dress, lowers, floorboards, 35mpg, chrome engine, elect. ignition, in stor-age, needs work/battery. $1,300 OBO. 208-634-1166.

PERSONALSHey bronc rider....stay on that steed!Hey Jet Boat drivers, thanks for leaving so much love in Riggins. We’ll see you next year!

REAL ESTATEELK LAKE ROAD - 2.5 acres. Very nice home remodeled in 2001. 2 car garage.Pasture & room to have a magnificent garden! Water rights + a well. Covered deck, $169,000 CENTURY 21 Whitewater Clark. Call Mary 208-630-4642Investment Property – Two duplexes (4 rentals) all 2 bdrm – paved drives w/garages. PLUS 28’ x 40’ shop and 2 additional approved building sites w/water. $297,500. Call 208-628-3283.Rapid River area lots. Four w/septic approved. All 1/2 acre+or-a little. Owner financing if wanted- O.A.C. 208-628-3283.

RENTALS2 bdrm duplex w/garage on Fish Trap Rd Rapid River. Range, refrigerator, water, dumpster, septic, fenced yard and patio. $425. 628-3283 to see.

RENTALSFor Rent, Call Vickie Heath – Office 628-3322: res. 628-3829. References required. Canyon Vu Apts, Riggins, available $500 per month.Shackhouse with shared bathroom for rent. $275/mo. Riggins 628t-2340Apartment for Rent: 1 bedroom/ Free Internet Down town Riggins $380. utili-ties. 628-37332 bedroom, 3/4 BA apartment for rent. Unique floorplan, furnished or unfurnished, private driveway, 17 miles north of New Meadows, 17 miles south of Riggins, one mile up from the Little Salmon. 424 Lower Ranch Drive, off of Elk Lake Road turn at milepost 179 on Hwy 95. $500 per month,1st & last + cleaning deposit. Call 962-5975 or 507-1760.Home for rent, 4 Bedroom/3bathroom, 2 Master Bedroom/Garden & Jetted Tubs, walk-in closets, 2 more bedrooms & full bathroom, large kitchen, laundry room, woodstove, central air, log covered decks, front view Amazing, back deck secluded and private, 2 car garage, large storage shed, seasonal pond, private driveway, 17 miles north of New Meadows, 17 miles south of Riggins, one mile up from the Little Salmon. 424 Lower Ranch Drive, off of Elk Lake Road turn at milepost 179 on Hwy 95. $750.00 1st & last + cleaning deposit, possible trade for partial rent. Call 962-5975 or 507-1760.

RENTALSRIGGINS MANOR RENTALS 1 bdrm apts, furn•unfurn. Call Sharon. 628-3508, 983-2008, 628-3164

RV RENTALSRiggins RV Park. 6 all new full hook-up spots. Almost Downtown Riggins. Quiet Location. By the month only. Call Mary 630-4642.

STUFFFresh eggs every day, compost, weld-ing, and metal fabrication. 628-3742 or 628-3932 Sharon or Buzz

TREESTime to get a head start on tree and shrub pruning. Correct pruning is es-sential for optimum growth, health and longevity. 30+ years combined experi-ence Salmon Clearwater Landscaping LLC Matt 208-507-1976 Cameron 208-451-0160 www.salmonclearwater.com

VOLUNTEERSVolunteer request classifieds are free of charge.Good job World Jet Boat Race Volun-teers!

WANTEDLast call! Leftover or broken tiles for mosaic project call Richelle 628-2340. Can pick up anywhere The Current is distributed. All colors needed, bright colors preferred.

ASK May 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Rodeo Fun

30 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Make a horse sock puppet BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

1 Finish horse sock puppet

2 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Compete in own mini-rodeo BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

3 Pee Wee Game 12:30 Horse paintings Watch Nature Channel’s video on the horse named Cloud BB GAME 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

4 Yahoo Corrals

Field Trip * for April 50% attendance

NO SCHOOL

5 Rodeo Weekend

Explore Different

Countries

**Turn in registration for Idaho at Play Week!

7 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Africa Masks and Kabobs BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

8 Italy & Outdoor painting

9 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Mexico Huichol Design & Tacos BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

10 Pee Wee Game 12:30 France, Painting & Yogurt Parfaits BB GAME 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

11

NO SCHOOL/ NO ASK

12

Spring Fling!

AmeriCorps Idaho at Play Week

14 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Spring Fling Practice @ HS 4-5:45 BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

15 SPRING FLING &

ART SHOW

Dinner & Book Fair@ 6 Entertainment @ 7

16 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 NO BB PRACTICE Wrestling Mini-Camp @ 4-5:45

17 Pee Wee Game 12:30 BB GAME 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

18 Zim’s Field Trip *for JH Basketball students & HS Volleyball students that attended at least 50% of tutoring for that sport

NO SCHOOL

19

Tie Dye Week

**Turn in registration for FOOTBALL CAMP!

21 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Bring a shirt & learn to Tie Dye BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

22 Science of Black Marker & Finish Tie Dye shirts

23 Pee Wee BB 12:30-1:30 Create your own tie Dye Artwork BB PRACTICE 4-5:45 @HS

24 Last Pee Wee Game 12:30 Super Hero Tie Dye Capes LAST BB GAME!! 5:30 & 6:30 @ HS

25

NO SCHOOL/ NO ASK

26

All About Animals

Football Camp @ HS 4-5:45 each day Hosted by Coach Fredrickson

28 NO SCHOOL/

NO ASK

Memorial Day




1 Boise Zoo & Idaho Aquarium

Field Trip ASK ADULT COED SOFTBALL 1ST GAMES 6:30 & 7:30

2

Classes subject to change without notice and depend on student grade levels After school bus leaves at 5:45pm and arrival time at stops depends on number of students ~20 minutes per hour of academic time required daily

After School Kids, Inc & 21st Century Community Learning Centers ~ Mon-Thurs 12-6 208-628-2770 ****Students must attend ASK or an organized school activity at least 50% to attend field trips****


LEGALS

Write-in CandidateAndrea Davidson of Grangeville has filed with the Secretary of State in

Boise for candidacy as a write-in Democrat for State Representative, District 7, Position A. District 7 includes all of Idaho, Clearwater, and Shoshone Counties and a south-east portion of Bonner County.Davidson needs fifty valid write-in votes on the Democratic Party ballot (correct spelling of name and correctly marked box) to move forward in her campaign.If she meets the requirements of the May 15 Primary election, Davidson’s name will be on the gen-eral election ballot in November. She will then face off against the winner of the upcoming Repub-lican primary contest which includes incumbent Shannon McMillan of Silverton, Rex Rammell of Kooskia and Ed Galloway of Lenore.

The Solution to pollution is dilution. -An old river guide saying which, translated, means, pee in the Salmon River, not behind a bush! And please don’t leave toilet paper daisies in the bushes either!.

The Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Pro-gram, Riggins center serves children from Riggins to White Bird and sur-rounding Salmon River area. Its pri-mary purpose is to provide early edu-cation and family support services for limited income families even though in some cases income can be waived. The Riggins Head Start Center is now taking enrollment applications for the next school year 2012-2013. If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1st, 2012 and you are inter-ested in a quality pre-school program, please call 628-3854.

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Mark your calendarsDeadlines and dates for upcoming issue of the Current News

Graduation Edition -May 16deadline is May 9

Big Water Edition -May 30 deadline is May 23

SAMPLE BALLOT SPECIAL BOND ELECTION

CLEARWATER WATER DISTRICT IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO

MAY 15, 2012

SAMPLE BALLOTT SPECIAL BOND ELECTION

CLEARWATER WATER DISTRICT IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO

MAY 15, 2012 Shall the Board of Directors of the Clearwater Water District be authorized to issue and sell Water Revenue Bonds of the District in an aggregate principle amount not to exceed $ 520,000.00 to become due in such installments as may be fixed by the Board of Directors, the final installment of each series to fall due not more than thirty (30) years from the date of the series of bonds, for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of the acquisition and construction of improvements to the Districts water system; All as provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors adopted on March 26, 2012.

IN FAVOR OF issuing bonds in the amount not to exceed $ 520,000.00, for the purpose stated in the bond election resolution ………….

AGAINST issuing bonds in the amount not to exceed $ 520,000.00 for the purpose stated in the bond election resolution …………….. The following information is required by Section 34-439, Idaho Code.

The district currently has outstanding indebtedness, including accrued interest, of $ 10,761.28. The interest rate anticipated on the proposed bonds is zero percent (0%) The range of anticipated rates is from zero percent (0%) to three percent (3.0%). The total amount to be repaid over the life of the proposed $ 520,000.00 principal amount, based on the anticipated interest rate, is $ 520,000.00

LEGALS

ANIMAL BOARDING

COMPUTERSPersonal Computer Repair

John Sangster • Riggins877-817-0172CONCRETE

Big River ConstructionConcrete Specialist

Chad Hopkins/Owner208-628-3604EQUIPMENT

Bucky’s Saw ShopStihl Dealer • 628-3480

Pinehurst AreaHEATING & COOLING

Alliance Heating Corp208-469-0400

Dave Olson, Riggins

MACHINE SHOPNelson Machining

& Manufacturing, Inc.208-347-2650

106C W Taylor St., New Meadows

MAINTENANCE

BASICCHIMNEY

AND

RAINGUTTER

CLEANING628-3662

LODGING

LODGING

Steve and JoBeth Mehen New Meadows • 208.347.2114

www.thehartlandinn.com

RESTAURANTS

Great Authentic Mexican FoodTacos, Enchiladas, Fajitas, Chimis

403 Lenore, McCall, 634-3905

Wraps, Salads, RicebowlsFresh Healthy Affordable

616 N 3rd St. McCall • 634-5599

SHOESBaza’r Shoe Store

Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30 Sat 9:30-5:00Grangeville 208-983-1217

VETERINARIANDr. Elisa Parker208-469-9009

Riggins & surrounding areas

Service Directory

The Solution to pollution is dilution. -An old river guide saying which, translated, means, pee in the Salmon River, not behind a bush! And please don’t leave toilet paper daisies in the bushes either!.


ARBORISTGreen Man p 2

ANTIQUESWhite Bird Antigues p 9Rustic Outlet p 10

AUTOCrumps Chevron p 6

BANKSPine Tree p 8

CONVENIENCE STORECrumps Chevron p 6Riggins One Stop p 6

CONSTRUCTIONC&M Building Supply p 4Pro Build p 11

DEPARTMENT STORELarson’s p 2

ESPRESSORiggins One Stop p 3Two Rivers Coffee p 8

FISHING/TACKLEHook Line & Sinker p 3

FUN!Bikesarefun! p 16Clearwater River Casino p 9McCall Candy Co p 11Riggins Rodeo p 7Walk for Life p 11Zims Hot Springs p 11

GASOLINECrumps Chevron p 6Riggins One Stop p 6

GIFTSIdaho Banana Co. p 2Two Rivers Coffee p 8White Bird Antiques 9

GROCERYAsker’s p 3Riggins One Stop p 6

GRAPHIC DESIGNCurrent News! Every Page.

HARDWAREC&M Lumber p 4ProBuild p 11

INSURANCENIA p 3

LOGGINGGMC Logging p 8

PHOTOGRAPHYSalmon River Photos p 3

RESTAURANTSGary’s Smokehouse p 2Mac’s Supper Club p 9Paradise Burger p 11Pueblo LIndo p 9

SATELLITELucky Star p 4

SPIRITSHook Line & Sinker p 3Idaho Banana Co p 2

River Ethics Pack it in - Pack it out

No paper daisies

in the bushes, please!

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Bikes are fun! even at weddings. Think about riding your bike in the Riggins Rodeo Parade on Sunday, May 5.

Taurus: The next year of your life begins with a birthday gift of lots of luck and promise. If you’re not feeling inspired, perhaps it’s time for a new motto. Maybe something like, “If at first you don’t succeed, blame your parents and hit the bar!” Scratch that, how about, “You’ve got to believe if you’re gonna achieve—especially when you’re riding a bronco.”

Gemini: Much like riled up cattle, Gemini’s tend to get so caught up in the moment that they sometimes forget to pay attention to their impacts upon other stuff like people, furni-ture, undergarments, the laws of gravity or karma. To help you become more aware and less regretful, try adopting this idea from author Ken Blanchard, “Humility doesn’t mean you think less of yourself. It means you think of yourself less.”

Cancer: You could go the east to find your inner hemisphere. You could go to the Old West to find your inner cowboy/girl. The key is to remember that you can always go anywhere you want—except out to pas-ture when the bulls are feeling randy. But even though Cance-rians make great travel partners, you tend to be happiest staying home and playing snuggle bun-ny with your favorite human Snuggie.

Leo: Blessing are springing up for Leos like daffodils af-ter a long winter. To help you make the most out of it, please remember to: Stop and smell them, to always watch out for the business end of any critter, and this line from fellow Leo, George Bernard Shaw: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”

Virgo: Being a practical, fo-cused and analytical thinking Virgo, it wouldn’t hurt if you tried to see the lighter of side of life a little more often. To help, try these: Always head in the same direction the rodeo clown is running and make this your new bumper sticker: “If you can read this I’m not impressed … most people can read!”

Libra: Since the Stars are say-ing you should be entering a period where you’ll be in sync with those closest to you, please make the most out of it by not telling them about all the peo-ple karma has missed so far. So your new sill saying is: “Never go to bed angry. Stay up and plot your revenge!”

Scorpio: Scorpios are capable of great deeds when their minds and hearts are set straight. But

when their feeling bitter, ig-nored or frustrated they can make some seriously bonehead-ed moves. Therefore, to keep you on the positive side, don’t let that nutty voice in your head distract you from loving the person you really are. And re-member this line from National Lampoon’s Van Wilder: “Apathy is the glove into which evil slips its hand.”

Sagittarius: In honor all the recent passing of “America’s old-est teenager,” Dick Clark, your words of wisdom will come from the fellow Sagittarian: 3) “Age ain’t got nothing to do with how old you are.” 2) “Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law?” 1) “If you fall down, get up and walk again. If you can’t walk, crawl. If that idea fails, have an-other one.”

Capricorn: With spring bloom-ing like an onion at an Outback Steakhouse, your lucky coun-try is Australia and your lucky food is anything cooked on the Barbie. It might also help if you accept this classic Cap line from fellow goat, Zooey Deschanel: “In an ideal world no one would talk before 10 am. People would just hug because waking up is re-ally hard.”

Aquarius: You’ve just entered a period in your life when you’ll be primed for a new love or a deeper love connection. In fact, don’t be surprised if you feel like an invisible Chuck Woolery, host of the “Love Connection,” is following you around feeding you one-liners like: “I made a wish and you came true … only what happened to the leather chaps?”

Pisces: The good news for Pi-sces is that it looks like you should be able to lasso in some control on your finances. To help, be sure to tie down your real monetary goals down and feel free to brand any hide that gets in your way.

Aries: Aries are known for keeping their words and knock-ing their noggin on things. In case you’d like to try knocking something besides your noggin, here’s a serving of some wisdom A) If you want to build a better life, you’re going to have to get your hands dirty B) Honey bad-gers don’t give a crap. Q) You’re so gorgeous you put the Yee in ‘Yee Haw!’”

CosmosHORRORSCOPES

- Clouds McCloud, he’s out there.Taurus-

Ride that bronco!

A big Idahoan stopped at a local restaurant following a day roaming around in Mexico. While sipping his tequila, he noticed a sizzling, scrumptious looking platter being served at the next table. Not only did it look good, the smell was wonderful. He asked the waiter, 'What is that you just served?' The waiter replied, 'Ah senor, you have excellent taste! Those are called Cojones de Toro, bull's testicles from the bull fight this morning. A delicacy!' The cowboy said, 'What the heck, bring me an order.' The waiter replied, 'I am so sorry, senor. There is only one serving per day because there is only one bull fight each morning. If you come early and place your order, we will be sure to save you this delicacy.' The next morning, the cowboy returned, placed his order, and that evening was served the one and only special delicacy of the day. After a few bites, inspecting his platter, he called to the waiter and said, 'These are delicious, but they are much, much smaller than the ones I saw you serve yesterday.' The waiter shrugged his shoulders and replied, 'Si, Senor. Sometimes the bull wins.'

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