flamenco, classical, jazz and folk into hissongs, his mastery is recognized by fans andfellow musicians wherever he plays.”

Eaton has performed with Bob Dylan, DaveMatthews Band, Jason Mraz, Train VictorWooten, John Mayer, Jewel, Counting Crows,Tim Reynolds and Sheryl Crow. He was recently featured on rollingstone.com wherehe talks about writing with David Crosby andJames Raymond, and touring for Crosby’s upcoming solo album “Croz,” according to his website marcuseaton.com.

Hansen is an Associate Professor at BoiseState University in the Department of TheatreArts, directing the Dance Minor, the Dance Option bachelor’s degree and the SummerDanceFest. She regularly choreographs BoiseState productions, is co-artistic director ofIdaho Dance Theater, is “professional companyin-residence” at Boise State and has choreo-graphed over 60 ballets for the company, according to the university’s website. Frescopresented her with the Extraordinary Contri-bution to Dance Education Award.Continued on page 8

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By Philip A. JanquartBOISE – The 2nd annual Fresco Arts Academy

Awards Gala was held at the Egyptian Theater March 6 in downtown Boise.

According to Fresco, the event serves as a“gala fundraiser … designed to honor Idahoanswho have made great contributions to the arts.”

Receiving honors was musician MarcusEaton, choreographer/dancer Marla Hansen, visual artist John Killmaster and celebrated actress Maureen O’Hara, who topped theevening by personally accepting the LifetimeAchievement award.

“I just want to say that if you have somethingin your mind that you want to do, then DO IT!”she said, moving the crowd to a standing ova-tion.

Earlier, Eaton joined Fresco students on stagefor a song entitled “What’s the Difference,” andfollowed it up with an acoustic solo perform-ance of his song “Fiona.”

“Marcus Eaton is a nationally touring independent musician from Idaho with an ex-tensive catalog of original material,” accordingto reverbnation.com. “He is truly unique and

Industry icons honored at 2nd annual Fresco Gala Awards

groundbreaking in his approach to songwriting and his guitar playing. Incorporating rock, funk, reggae,

Maureen O' Hara with her grandson, Conor FitzSimons, and his family.

By Mark Carnopis, Community RelationsManager for Valley Regional Transit

By all accounts, the Star Senior Center bus,used to transport members, had become amajor financial liability. Recently, the 2006 14-passenger Ford cutaway bus needed workdone on its wheelchair lift, a tune-up, a new alternator, and almost $900 in repairs whendashboard electrical wiring caught fire.

“What we put out in repairs in the last threeyears was astronomical,” said Norma Dawson,president of Star Senior Citizens. Inc. “It hasbeen a costly adventure. We have put so muchmoney into the bus recently.”

But the senior center found financial reliefthrough a new program operated by Valley Regional Transit (VRT). The GoRide VehicleSharing Program consists of a pool of vehiclesthat human service agencies and non-profit organizations in Ada and Canyon counties can use when needed. The pool of vehicles includes a variety of transportation options, including vehicles with wheelchair lifts.

VRT staff recently delivered a 2012 seven-passenger Dodge Caravan to the center and will add the repaired cutaway bus to its vehiclesharing pool.

Star Senior Center participates in GoRide Vehicle Sharing Program

Dawson said she believes that by participating inthe program, the senior center will cut its operatingcosts to provide transportation to its members. In addition to not having to pay repair bills, the van gets about 18 miles to the gallon compared to the bus getting about 10 miles per gallon of gas.

David Pederson, VRT Mobility Manager, said Star Senior Center staff heard about the GoRide Vehicle

Sharing Program and decided to contact him.The Senior Center bus, which has only about58,000 miles, will need about $1,000 in addi-tional work before it is placed in the VehicleSharing pool.

“Star Senior Center is a good example of how sharing a vehicle can benefit the seniorcenter, its constituents and the community as a whole,“ Pederson explained. “By sharingthrough VRT, the vehicle is always in topshape, safe and ready to roll; the senior centercan then use their limited resources to benefiteven more people in the community.”

Pederson explains that there are three levelsof participation in the Vehicle Sharing Program.The Star Senior Center is an Annual DonatingMember, and under this membership level, anagency or non-profit donates a vehicle to theprogram. In exchange, VRT insures, maintainsand performs all service work on the vehicle.VRT becomes owner of the vehicle, but the donating agency does not give up the right touse the vehicle. The value of the vehicle iscredited towards the cost of the donating member’s annual membership fee. Continued on page 16

Norma Dawson, president of Star Senior Citizens, Inc., accepts keys to the 2012 DodgeCaravan the Star Senior Center will be usingfrom David Pederson, Mobility Manager for Valley Regional Transit. The senior center’s

old bus is located behind the van.

to Mars to their parents, mentors, and otherpeople from various organizations such as Micron and BSU areas of study. “It was one of the greatest experiences of my life and I will never forget the memories and friendsthat I made during that one week,” saysAustin.

Austin also likes to help others experiencescience and space and recently participated in a couple of Science Nights at local schools.One included a blow up planetarium duringthe Seven Oaks Science Night where childrencould go inside and experience the stars ofthe night sky.

While Astronomy holds much of his attention, Austin is also enjoying his senioryear in other ways. Last year he was the Varsity Captain for the soccer team, a sport he has played since he was 4. He also participates in National Honor Society andtheir various service projects throughout the year, and works for his father cleaningbuildings.

Austin credits his parents for helping himthough rough spots and quotes his mother as saying, “Nothing bad lasts forever.”

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The stars are not the limit for Eagle HighSchool senior Austin Biaggne who discoveredin 8th grade that Astronomy was his passion.Austin says, “I like the mystifying aspect of it,it’s all theoretical and crazy.” Austin lovesAstronomy so much that he started an Astronomy Club at Eagle High with the helpof his teachers that has grown to around 20 members, with 10 attending regularly. He also plans to pursue Astronomy in collegefocusing on attending possibly the Universityof Idaho or Washington State University.

Preparing him for his future study of thestars, Austin was chosen to participate in aspecial online class through NASA during hisjunior year. The program was three monthslong, culminating with a collaborative projectwith other classmates. At the end of the threemonths, based on the grade received for theclass, they chose students to spend a week on the Boise State University campus.

Austin says, “We stayed in the dorms oncampus and we were put into four teams thatworked together to plan a manned mission toMars. My team was in charge of the workingthe part of the mission which included whatto research and test and how to get aroundon the surface.”

Successful completion of the class also included a trip to San Jose to visit the NASAAmes research center for two days. At theend of the week they presented their mission

Meet Austin Biaggne, Eagle High School senior

Austin Biaggne enjoyed his recent opportunity to assist during ScienceNights at local schools. His favorite

experience was running the big blow-upplanetarium at Seven Oaks Elementary.

The Senior Corner

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By Philip A. JanquartThere was a time when fire departments

in cities across the Treasure Valley balked at the idea of standardizing fire response procedures. Most departments held tightly to their own way of doing things.

Those days are quickly disappearing, however, thanks to a revolutionary trainingprogram that promises to make responding to home and commercial fires safer for bothfirefighters and citizens.

Eagle firefighters recently completed theBlue Card Command Certification Program, a state-of-the-art training and certification system that teaches company and commandofficers how to standardize local incident operations across their organizations.

“The training provides a common and consistent way of dealing with hurdles andchallenges that come up,” said Eagle Fire Department Division Chief of Training Bill Stone.

The program consists of 50 hours of in-classtraining and 24 hours of simulation traininginvolving responses to fires that are playedout on computers.

“They are getting a lot of repetitionsthrough what are called ‘Sims,’ or simulationtraining,” Stone explained. “If you look at the numerous computer screens in there,loaded on to those computers will be a houseor business that is on fire. The proctors cancontrol the amount of flames or smoke, or the situation they are seeing, which pushesthe student to make decisions based on whathe is seeing. By doing this, we are able to practice firefighting techniques without getting hurt or putting anyone in harms way.”

The idea is to create a standardized language to prevent confusion during a firewhere multiple city departments have responded, which can save time and lives.

“What this program is doing is bringing allthe departments together so that we arespeaking the same language,” Stone said.

“When we do arrive on a scene, one company may call a particular component of the evolution one thing, and another company will call it something else, and theremight be confusion. When you have gaps likethat, that’s how people get hurt, becausethey assume they are talking about the same thing. It will make for a safer operationthroughout the Valley if we get on the samepage cognitively.”The Blue Card

Retired Phoenix, Ariz. Fire Chief AlanBrunacini, a highly respected figure in the fireindustry, is the main architect of the program.

Considering his resume, Brunacini seemsmore than qualified to develop a program thatappears well worth the time and effort.

He has served as fire chief of the PhoenixFire Department and as the Chairman of theNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

New program standardizes fire response procedures across Valley

Eagle Fire Capt. Rob Shoplock, left, andDriver/Engineer Cody Flores, right, make

command decisions about a computergenerated commercial building fire.

Eagle Fire Capt. Jeff Krochmal discusses response strategies with

Blue Card students.

1710 Technical Committee for Fire Service Organization and Deployment Projects. Hehas written nine books, including “Fire Com-mand,” which provides precise procedures forapproaching and diminishing “a hazardoussituation,” according to a bio found on the Columbia Southern University (CSU) website.

Brunacini has a long list of achievementsand several degrees, and currently overseesleadership retreats through the AlanBrunacini Fire-Rescue Leadership Institutehosted by CSU, located in Orange Beach, Ala.

Another driving force behind the trainingsystem is Bobby Halton. A former fire chief,he is now the Editor-in-Chief of Fire Engineer-ing Magazine, a 133-year-old publication dedicated to providing information on train-ing, education and management for fire andemergency services personnel. Halton is attributed with coining the term “Blue Card”in reference to the program.

“The wildland firefighters obtain a red cardonce they are certified, so Bobby said ‘whydon’t we call ours the Blue Card’ and it stuck,”Stone explained.

He credits Meridian Fire Department Division Chief of Training Kevin Fedrizzi with introducing the program to the Valley.

“He operated under this system in Hender-son, Nev.,” he said. “He saw the benefits of it,so he brought it to his department where theykind of tested the water. At the same time, allthe chiefs in the Valley were getting togetherand saying ‘what else can we do together,’and said ‘let’s all go in this direction.’”More Than Meets the Eye

Most people don’t think about what is involved in fire and emergency responses beyond the sight of fire trucks, firefighters,and the fire itself, according to Eagle FireCapt. Jeff Krochmal, a Blue Card training instructor who received his certification from Brunacini and his team in Phoenix.

“There is a lot of coordination involved,” he said. “It is very orchestrated. I don’t thinkpeople realize that there is actually somebodyin control, with all this radio traffic they don’thear, people guiding what is going on with hy-drants, water, locations, tasks and objectives.”

Stone says Meridian and Eagle have alreadycompleted the training, and that other depart-ments, including those in Nampa and Cald-well, are in the middle of it. Boise is still inthe “infancy” stages of getting started. Thegoal is to get every department in the Valleyon board and speaking the same language.

“If there is a central message to all of this,it’s the fact we are all coming together in acollaborative effort,” Stone noted. “I mean,one missed communication can have cata-strophic results. That’s why we are working together to make it a safer place for firefightersand citizens. It has truly been great workingwith all the other departments and chiefs.”

He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious.~ Yogi Berra

The future isn't what it used to be.~ Yogi Berra

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What recent clients are saying after start-ing neurofeedback:“I'm learning, instead of getting in trouble at school.”

(9 year old boy diagnosed with ADHD) “It's just easier to be his mom!”

(Mother of a young client with distractibility, hyperness, and sensory issues)

“My grades went up because I can focus better!” (12 year old girl diagnosed with ADD)

“I don't have to fight my brain so much!”(Woman with anger, depression and anxiety)

“I'm sleeping through the night, and feeling calmereach week!”

(Man with 10 years of multiple symptoms after a prescription drug reaction)Neurofeedback is becoming increasingly

known as a safe and effective alternative therapy for a wide range of symptoms andconditions. But what the heck is it? “Claire,”a professor and neurofeedback client gives usan inside look at her own experience:

What made you think that neurofeedbackcould help you?

I knew that I needed help with anxiety anddepression, but drugs would take away onesymptom, and then give me others. I knew I needed something else; something that wasdifferent than talk therapy, and that couldmaybe change my physiology. I read an articleabout neurofeedback, and thought it might bewhat I was looking for.

What have you experienced from the neurofeedback?

My physiology did change. I’ve largely over-come many of my most dire symptoms: con-stant crying, a deep sense of desperation, andanxiety. I feel “smarter” and more efficient,and thinking is less hard. I have experiencedincreases in creativity, assertiveness, and myoverall tolerance, and I also enjoy my workmore. I generally just feel better.

How would you describe the neurofeed-back process?

You wear little sensors on your head thatmonitor your brainwaves through a little EEGamplifier and a computer. When your brain ismeeting the “conditions” set up for it (based

Neurofeedback (Brain Training) a Success in Eagle!

on your own symptoms and brain map), youare “rewarded” by sound or moving images.This gently teaches your brain to producemore efficient patterns and processes. It canfeel “foreign” at first, but you have to kind of let go and be open to “learning” and experiencing something new at the same time.I sometimes found it frustrating because I didn’t know what it was asking my brain todo, but over time that learning process endedup being helpful.

Do you have advice for other people considering neurofeedback?

I would say stick with it and be aware of sub-tleties. Sometimes the changes are quick, andsometimes they take time. A “new normal” is possible with neurofeedback; I still have avery busy and stressful life, but I no longercrawl through it, and am not overwhelmed by it. I came for and experienced emotional relief, but surprisingly I found a cognitive relief and awakening. I highly recommend it to everyone. Neurofeedback Can Help with:

• Sleep • Head and Body Pain• Focus and Attention (ADD/ADHD)• Trauma and PTSD • Stress • Anger • Anxiety and Depression• "Busy Brain" • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) • Increasing Peak Performance

And much more!Interested in trying neurofeedback?

Call 208.939.3999 or email lsmith@stateofmindcounseling.com

Lynda Smith is a Licensed Clinical ProfessionalCounselor specializing in individual, couples,and family therapy. She is also trained in QEEG(Quantitative Electroencephalography) and Neurofeedback therapy and Certified in EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

For more information on neurofeedbackcheck out our website

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It wasn’t a haunted house, but we treatedit like it was. As kids, we would cross thestreet so as to not walk on the sidewalk nearthe home. Back then, it was a “gay house.”The parents of one of my classmates divorced. Her dad kept the house and it waswidely known around the neighborhood thathe lived there with his boyfriend. That wasback in the 1970s—in conservative Salt LakeCity. I told our kids this story and they were aghast. Thankfully, in a generation, perspective has changed.

It’s common knowledge our spawn areheavily involved in musical theater. Some oftheir best and most-loved mentors are gay.The first friend I made in Idaho is gay. Laracame out to me in 2003 and I even traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa to stand up forher in her wedding. I attended her same sexwedding because I love her and wanted tosupport her. I wasn’t in favor of same-sexmarriage then. But, I am now.

When our daughter, Helen, wanted to takeon a challenging topic for her Senior Project,she chose same-sex marriage. While otherkids were researching “texting while driving,“she was drawn to this near taboo subject. Itwas through her research and development ofa sound argument that we began discussing it as a family. She asked me, “Mom, what ifone of us is gay? Would you want somethingDIFFERENT for that kid over the other kids?”

She had a really good point. Still, that didn’t stop her from getting cold

feet as her presentation day drew nearer. Shehad good research, strong material and a greatpresentation planned. But, she started secondguessing herself. “Mom, maybe I shouldhurry and switch to an argument of ‘every-body should have backyard chickens in thename of sustainability’.” Fortunately, she didn’t switch. She mustered the courage,stayed on track and went for it.

We were worried that in (equally conserva-tive) Idaho, she might not get a fair shake.But, our worry was for not. Out of all the kidswho presented their Senior Projects two yearsago, there were four perfect scores. Helen hadone of them.

Now, Bubba is preparing to present his Senior Project. It’s the same topic—but a lothas changed in 24 months. I’m in awe overhow this young generation views same sexmarriage and equal rights for the LGBT community. To many of them, it seems that it really shouldn’t be “an issue.”

The millennials will be running the showbefore we know it. My prediction is the resist-ance will fade, while this new generation willusher in much needed change.

By Gretchen Anderson

©April 2014 Gretchen Anderson. Gretchen Anderson is an award winning

writer and author of the book on theurban chicken movement.

“The Backyard Chicken Fight,” is currently available at Zamzows.

Contact Gretchen at thebycf@gmail.com.

Fishing Trailer Scheduled for Local Pond TourStocked with equipment and information, Fish and Game’s fishing trailer

will soon be making more than 30 appearances at local ponds across the region,

promoting fishing as part of a healthy outdoor lifestyle.

To learn more about the trailer, contact the Fish and Game Nampa office

at 465-8465. More information regarding the fishing trailer will soon be available

on Fish and Game’s website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov.

My Masterpiece Parties hiring Here we grow, again! Are you a creative person that has the heart of a teacher? We're looking for someone

with an energetic and dynamic personality to show our guests step-by-step how to create paintings in our funclasses. This is a part time position. You must be able to work primarily on Friday and Saturday evenings butalso other days/times as needed. The number of classes you'll teach will be variable -- around 4-6 times permonth.

To be considered for this position, please follow these instructions: send a cover letter, your resume and acopy of a few sample paintings you have created to: My Masterpiece Parties, LLC 603 E. State Street, Eagle, ID83616. No phone calls, please.

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Tuesday, April 1April Fools Party: 4:15 p.m.

(ages 6 – 12) Crazy fun for the day that celebrates all things silly!

Thursday, April 3Whatever! Book Club: 4:15 p.m.

(ages 9 – 11) Bring whatever you are currentlyreading and join a club that is all about books,

food, and fun. What could be better?Saturday, April 5

AARP Tax Help: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (adults)

Tuesday, April 8Mad Science: 4:15 p.m.

(ages 6 - 12) “Crime Scene Science” is the featured topic in this month’s after

-school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program.

Tuesday, April 8Xeriscaping: 6:30 p.m. (adults)

Diane Jones of Draggin’ Wing Farm, named forthe killdeer that nest in her demo garden, will

join us to discuss low-water landscaping.Wednesday, April 9BINGO: 4:15 p.m.

(teens) The timeless game. You forgot howfun it is! Come rediscover the magic.

Prizes and food!Wednesday, April 9

Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters:6:30 p.m. (adults)

Christine Bubb of the Greater Idaho Chapter,Alzheimer’s Association explains how to recog-nize the signs of Alzheimer’s disease in you or a

loved one, and the difference between themyths and realities about the disease.

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Thursday, April 10Young Reader’s Choice Award Voting Party:

4:15 p.m. (ages 9 – 11, 4th – 6th grade)If you have read at least two of the nominatedtitles, you are invited to participate in our firstannual YRCA voting party. Food! Trivia! Prizes!Cast your ballot; maybe your choice will win!

Tuesday, April 15Kids Can Cook: 4:15 p.m. (ages 6 - 12) Easter Treats!

Wednesday, April 16Pajama Story Time: 7:00 p.m.

(ages 3 – 8) Come in your pj’s for stories,songs, a craft, and a bedtime snack.

This month: EGGS & CHICKS!Tuesday, April 22

Paint a Pot, Plant a Seed: 4:15 p.m. (ages 6 – 12)

Celebrate Earth Day! Decorate a clay pot, thenplant a seed and watch your mini garden grow!

Tuesday, April 22Sustainable Gardening: 6:00 p.m.

(adults) The Seed Collection at the Eagle PublicLibrary will have its first anniversary on EarthDay. Sandy Turpen of Pioneer Gardens will explain sustainable vegetable gardening.

Enjoy fresh produce all season!

Tuesday, April 29Crafty Kids: 4:15 p.m.

(ages 6 - 12) Create a mini birdhouse usingnothing more than a small cardboard box,markers, paint, and a few odds and ends.

Let your imagination run wild!

Monday, April 7, 14, 21, 28Baby Readers: 10:30 a.m.

(ages birth – 18 months) Miss Suzanne presents stories, songs, and fingerplays for babies and their caregivers.

Monday, April 7, 14, 21, 28Knee Deep in Legos: 4:00 p.m.

Weekly program for children ages 6 – 12 to use their creativity in

building/designing with LEGOS.Tuesday, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m. (ages 18 months – 3 years)

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to joinMiss Janice for stories, songs, and crafts.

Wednesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Music & Movement: 10:30 a.m.

(ages birth – 5 years)Early literacy skills are built through rhythm and motion in this interactive program for

young children and their caregivers.

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Wednesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Tales to Tails: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

(ages 5+) Practice your reading skills - read to afriendly, attentive dog! Sign up for a 15-minute

session at the Children’s Reference Desk.Wednesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23

Teen Advisory Board: 4:15 p.m. (ages 14+) Earn volunteer hours, enjoy

socializing with your peers, and enjoy a snackwhile assisting your library in a variety of ways.

Thursday, April 3, 10, 17, 24Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m.

(ages 3 – 5 years) Join Miss Ruby Slippers forstories, songs, and surprises.Friday, April 4, 11, 18, 25

Ready, Set, School! 10:30 a.m. (ages 3 – 5 years) This program combines fun

with school-readiness skills. Friday, April 11, 25

Knitting Club: 10:00 a.m. (adults)Share your passion for knitting, learn new tech-

niques, and enjoy socializing while creating itemsto be donated to various charitable organizations.

EAGLE LIBRARY April Events

Eagle City Hall660 E. Civic Lane • 939-6813

www.cityofeagle.org

Eagle City Council Meetings2nd and 4th Tuesday • 6:30 pm

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

1st and 3rd Monday • 6:00 pm

Park and Pathways Development Commission

3rd Tuesday • 6:30 pm

Eagle Arts Commission Meeting1st Tuesday, 6:30 pm, Eagle City Hall

Eagle Sewer District Board Meeting 2nd Monday of the month • 6:00 pm

District’s administration building

44 N. Palmetto Ave., Eagle, 939-0132

Eagle Historic Preservation

Commission Meeting2nd Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 pm, Eagle

Historical Museum (67 E. State St.)

Eagle Government Relations

Committee Meeting4th Wednesday, 9-10 am,

Bank of the West

47 E. Riverside Drive, Eagle, ID

Call Eagle Chamber 939-4222

Eagle Senior Center

312 E. State Street, 939-0475

MondayExercise at 9:00 am

Tuesday Lunch and Pinochle at 12:00 pm

WednesdayExercise at 9:00 am

Thursday Lunch and Bingo at 12:00 pm

FridayExercise at 9:00 am

Ci ty o f Eag le Meet ings

Everything just seems to improve a littlewhen spring, or even the promise of it, ap-pears after a dreary winter. People seemfriendlier and walk with a bit of spring intheir step (no pun intended.) Joanie and Iwere delighted to see the daffodils and tulipspoking through, and shared the good newswith our daughters in Chicago and Albany, NYwhere the snow is still fairly deep with a coat-ing of ice on it. They were not particularly ex-cited at our good fortune. In their part of theworld, the primary indication that spring hasarrived is when the snow turns to sleet. Lifeis good.

With respect to water, the good news isthat we are at just about 93% of desired snowpack. Now, if we do not have a rapidwarming, the reservoirs should serve usthrough the long hot summer. Not so muchfor California where the draught turned tomud slides.

The parks are greening along with theemerging flowers, and Parks and RecreationDirector Mike Aho reports that the trails wintered pretty well in the Sports Park.When wet, and under usage, their conditioncan deteriorate rapidly.

The City should close on the Sports Park acquisition from Ada County on April 1st, justin time for the spring BMX season which willfollow almost immediately. The user groupsare all making their plans for an exciting summer of competitive biking.

The sports world lost a champion recentlywith the passing of Bill New, founder andowner of Firebird Raceway on Highway 16.

Bill has many friends and colleagues who willmiss him dearly. It will be up to his threesons to continue the tradition they have en-joyed for the past 46 years.

You will likely see yet another Eagle Magazine to grace your coffee table. This onewill be less a periodical, and more an annualpublication highlighting the beauty of Eagleand showcasing our local businesses.

The future of Eagle Road and Old StateStreet is back on the burner with the Citycouncil to soon make their recommendationof how to proceed with the intersection.

A last minute blast of misinformationprompted sort of a signed petition (mostlywithout phone numbers and addresses) tostop implementation of a roundabout at the corner. It will be ACHD’s decision as tothe solution for the intersection, and theirprimary motivation will likely be safety andtraffic operations. In those two areas, theroundabout scores the highest. It is also theunanimous recommendation of the group of Eagle residents who serve on the Trans-portation Committee.

Cell service along Floating Feather and Beacon Light leaves much to be desired. A Florida company would like to install a celltower to solve that problem. They suggest a110-foot cell tower on Eagle Hills Golf Course.As you might guess, many of the local residents are less than enthusiastic aboutthat suggestion, and are making theirthoughts known to those who decide suchthings. Could we perhaps consider a coupleof 55-foot towers instead? Stay tuned.

Around Eagle . . . . . . By Mayor Jim Reynolds

As of March 2014, there are over 83,000service members that remain unaccountedfor. Resolution shows Idaho’s support of fur-ther investigation.

On March 6, 2014 Star Mayor NathanMitchell and the Moore family attended theLegislative meeting at the Capitol in Boise,Idaho in support of House Joint Memorial 8.

The Resolution, introduced by Representa-tive Rick Youngblood, calls for a House SelectCommittee on POW and MIA affairs. Thiscommittee would conduct a full investigationof all unresolved matters relating to anyUnited States personnel unaccounted forfrom the conflicts dating back to World WarII, including MIAs and POWs missing and cap-tured.

Thanks to Mayor Mitchell for his ongoingsupport of the Moore family and to the IdahoRepresentatives who have not forgotten ourmissing servicemen. House Joint Memorial 8 was passed unanimously. Subsequently, on March 19th, the Senate also unanimouslypassed the Joint Memorial. The State of Idahohas overwhelmingly shown support, encour-aging the US Congress to adopt this Legisla-tion (HR231).

Eagle residents Bob and Lois Moore have spent the past 11 years trying to findanswers and resolution to what became oftheir loved one. They always believed Captain Moore was killed in action in 1951when his P51 Mustang was shot down duringthe Korean War. In 2002, nearly 50 yearslater, they received information from the Department of Defense that indicated Captain Moore may have survived and waspossibly transferred to the Soviet Union andnever returned.

A documentary released last year, Keepingthe Promise Alive, is told by Harry’s lovedones as they share their emotional journeyand the bureaucratic roadblocks.

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson haspledged support of this legislation; however,Congressman Raul Labrador has yet to indicate any support of our POW’s andMIA’s. “As a Veteran, I am greatly disap-pointed in Representative Labrador’s lack of willingness to support the effort to findour missing service men and women,” saidStar Mayor Nate Mitchell.

POW/MIA House Resolution passes,moves to Senate

The Independent News • www.theindnews.com EAGLE NEWS April 2014 • PAGE 7

By Philip A. JanquartIt weighs 1,130 pounds, is painted a soft

shade of yellow and has chrome motorcycleexhaust pipes rising out from under the rearbumper.

Local businessman Rob Jestadt loves driv-ing his 1961 German-made NSU Prinz II onsunny days. He doesn’t mind the attentionthe tiny, two-cylinder “microcar” receivesfrom curious motorists, but it makes him alittle nervous when they roll up close to get a better look.

“I’m always afraid someone is going to run into it,” said Jestadt, who operates anemissions testing station on Old State Street,in the Jiffy Lube parking lot. “Parts availabilityis really drying up, so if you need something,you are probably going to find yourself in asituation where you have to buy a whole carto get what you need.”

Jestadt drives his Prinz (Deutsche for“Prince”) to work on clear days, parking itnext to the small hut that houses his busi-ness. People driving by, more often than not,seem to notice it. Some even stop to check itout.The Prinz

Jestadt’s particular car is No. 30,248 ofabout 95,000 Prinz IIs produced worldwidebetween 1957 and 1962 before the introduc-tion of the Prinz III. Production of the linehalted altogether in 1973.

The NSU Prinz II was developed and manu-factured in Germany by NSU MotorenwerkeAG, but facilities in Argentina, Egypt and Sarajevo, Bosnia churned them out for localmarkets, according to Jestadt.

“In Argentina, they were called the Auto-car,” he said. “They made them in Egypt, nearthe pyramids, and called them the “Ramses,”which explains why there seem to be someparts that come out of that area.”

Jestadt bought his microcar for $50 in 1974while working as the foreign parts managerfor Capital Lincoln Mercury/British Imports at 25th and Main in Boise.

“This guy came in and wanted $50 for thecar and another one that was minus themotor and rear wheels,” he said. “So mybuddy and I bought them. We left them thereovernight and when we came back in themorning, the car was turned over on its top,like a turtle. The roof was smashed down andoil flowed out all over. I bought the other carfrom my buddy and decided I wanted to trymy amateur body work skills on it, and see if I could get it running.”

It took him years, but Jestadt got the brakesworking, as well as the motor after tearing it apart and putting it all back together. Although not in “cherry” condition, Jestadt’scar is a great, running example of the line.The 1961 NSU Prinz II

The two-door Prinz II features a 583cc, 24-horsepower, two-cylinder air-cooled motor,with a non-synchromeshed, four-speed “Dog”transmission, which refers to the type of internal gears that more closely resemblethose in a motorcycle transmission.

“The motor is based off the 300 max, a motorcycle engine,” he said. “They just addedanother cylinder.

It’s a two-valve hemi. It works like an old locomotive, the way those engines drive thewheels, that’s what drives the camshaft, liketwo bars that drive the camshaft wheel at thetop.”

It also has a Bing carburetor, manufacturedby Germany’s BING Power Systems GmbH.

“It’s like the [American] Weber carburetor,”Jestadt explained. “It has the individual little

sets of jets for three different chambers.”He said the engines have two pistons that moveup and down in tandem, which is opposite ofmost engines, whose pistons move alternately.

Other notable features include two, six-voltignition coils, one for each cylinder (most carshave one for all cylinders) and a combinedstarter motor/alternator that also house theelectrical system’s points, as well as a set ofbrushes and windings for the alternator.Continued on page 12

Meet the NSU Prinz II, Eagle’s Own Microcar

A look at Bruce Weiner's microcar collection, which was auctioned off

in February 2013.

Rob Jestadt's 1961 NSU Prinz II

I can see why Hollywood will sometimes remake a movie: it’s a great story and they thinkthe remake will be better than the first version.Makes sense. But then we have RoboCop. PaulVerhoeven’s 1987 RoboCop was a biting satire ofAmerican culture that was unnecessarily bloodyand gory. In fact, there was so much gore thatVerhoeven had to edit the movie eleven differenttimes to prevent an X rating. It’s barely watch-able, so I can see why they remade it.

However, the remake, directed by Jose Padiiha,does a great job of telling a story without all theblood and gore, but he should have stuck withthe original RoboCop story, it was much more interesting. I found this version of RoboCopquite boring and overly predictable and the onlysatire was of the media, but our current media isreally a satire of itself and RoboCop did nothinggroundbreaking in that respect. And where theoriginal received some Academy Award nomina-tions, this version won’t come close, not for special effects, not for editing and especially notfor acting. I recommend you save RoboCop forRedbox.

If you’re wanting action this month, yourmovie dollar will be better spent on Non-Stopwith Liam Neeson. You may be tempted to think this is Taken 3, but it is nothing of the sort.

Neeson plays a depressed US Air Marshallframed as a hijacker. In addition to great directing and acting, the storyline never stops or pauses and I never thought a fistfight in anairplane bathroom could be so intense.

Unlike so many action movies that taketwenty minutes to set up characters and sus-pense, the director, Jaume Collet-Serra gets allthe character development and action going inthe first five minutes…and then it doesn’t stop.Collet-Serra doesn’t treat the viewer as an idiot,we’ve seen enough action movies, we can figurethings out and he relies on that.

Every few minutes a new character is intro-duced and you’re left wondering whetherthey’re innocent or guilty and just as you can’tfigure it out, neither can Neeson. And, in addition to everything that works in this movie,Collet-Serra does an excellent job of integratingour social and media culture in with the film(much better than RoboCop). I expect Non-Stopto receive some screenplay and editing awards.Definitely worth ten bucks and most definitelyworth watching in the cheap seats. Don’t waitfor this one on the small screen.

A few recaps: Didn’t I say that Cate Blanchettwould win the Academy Award for Best Actress?Yes, I did. And she did win. So, if you’ve haven’tseen Blue Jasmine yet, it’s time to see it. Also,I’ve been recommending TV shows Good Wifeand Elementary for quite a while now. Both havebeen renewed for multiple seasons. Watch GoodWife if you like law shows and you like drama.Watch Elementary if you like cop shows and youlike know-it-alls like Sherlock Holmes who iswonderfully played by Jonny Lee Miller. LucyLiu plays a great Watson.

uCritic . . . . . Tom Wick, Universal Critic

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April Artist - Lauren Johnson After successful careers in the business community as a

management accountant and real estate business owner, Laurennow devotes her time to her passion of art. In addition to study-ing with several local artists in Albuquerque, she’s had trainingwith national instructors Terry Madden, Tom Lynch, Carol Orr,Ted Nuttal, Betsey Dillard Stroud, Tony Couch, Ken Hosmer,Frank LaLumia, Dale Laitenen and David Drummond.

Lauren works in transparent watercolor and water based pastelon varied surfaces and paints a variety of subjects including land-scape, still-life, abstract, southwest design, floral, animals andportraiture...all with an eye on the design patterns of shapes andvalues.

She has shown and been a frequent award-winner in juried shows such as Masterworks of NM, Weems Artfest, NMWS, PSNM, TWS, Expo NM, RioGrand Arts and Crafts Shows, NM Art League, State Fair of Idaho, IWS, TVAA, and Nampa Art League.

ST LUKE’S GALLERY7am to 6pm, Monday- Friday • Art exhibits are located on the second level

April Artist - Norm NelsonNorm Nelson has always sought out serene landscapes

and wild creatures in Idaho's pristine wilderness. He backpacks in carrying watercolor art materials forquick sketches. From these he creates oil paintingsusing a combination of impasto techniques, some withpainting knives, others with more traditional layeringapproaches. Layers of oil paint add luminance. He isdrawn to the heavy, clean, texture of oil paint that hasbeen mixed on glass without any influence frommedium, or brush residue.

“I hope the viewer is inspired by the presentation ofwork that opens a door, provides a pathway into a vastlandscape in a large painting. Painting actual places provides true evidence of nature and mantogether. I do my best to give an impression of my experience with a landscape and to thepeople it attracts. Finally, I hope to keep the viewer in the painting by finding an eye line thatis not escaped until the rewards are felt. It is best to view my work with a long look as theseimages need to sink in before they connect,” said Norm.

City Hall Art GalleryGallery hours: 8am to 5pm

The Eagle Arts Commission's mission is growing and

celebrating the arts to strengthen community.

It was established to promote, educate and develop

the arts for the citizens of the City of Eagle.

Continued from page 1Killmaster, who openly invited anyone to

come to his studio to see his artwork, is aMichigan native and Professor of Arts Emeri-tus at Boise State. He is a painter working inacrylics, gouache, oil and watercolor, but isalso internationally recognized as an innova-tive enamellist. His work has been exhibitedat the Smithsonian Institute, the Denver ArtMuseum and the SanFrancisco Museum ofModern Art, as well as inmany locations across theglobe. Fresco honored hisachievements with theExtraordinary VisualArtist award.

Finally, renowned actress and Boise residentMaureen O’Hara was honored with a LifetimeAchievement Award. Bornin Dublin, Ireland, thefiery red head appearedin dozens of films, oftenworking with directorJohn Ford and oppositeJohn Wayne.

“I very much enjoyedworking with all the leading men in ourmovies, men like CharlesLaughton and JohnWayne,” She said.

Some of the mostpoignant comments ofthe night came from Eaton who expressed hisconcern over the current state of art educationin the U.S.

“Music is an international language. It isable to communicate emotion and expressfeeling in a completely profound way,” hesaid. “I feel fortunate to be able to express exactly what I want to say and be socially critical in a time where we need people tostand up for what they truly believe in.”

“Music can transform someone's emotionalstate almost instantly and that is the magic of

music. Our current musicaland arts climate has beendecimated due to lack offunding for the arts. Thegood news is that there arestill people everywhere believing in the magic ofmusic and the power it hasto create good in the world.”

“People thinking the samethought at the same time ispower and an important re-sponsibility to change some-one; sometimes just enoughto take them out of a feelingof complete powerlessness.

I am proud to be a musi-cian and to have the abilityto inspire others and in aworld where negativity canbe pervasive.”

Fresco Arts Academy Exec-utive Director KendellNielsen concluded theevening’s event by remind-ing students that everyonehas to start somewhere.

“At one time, these four recipients werejust like you,” he said. “One day, you can bejust like one of them.”

Fresco Arts Academy Awards Gala

Fresco Executive DirectorKendell Nielsen poses with a

guest at the Fresco Arts Academy Awards Gala March 6.

Marcus Eaton performs withFresco Arts Academy students.

That would be cool if you could eat a good food with a bad food and the good foodwould cover for the bad food when it got to your stomach. Like you could eat a carrotwith an onion ring and they would travel down to your stomach, then they would get

there, and the carrot would say, It's cool, he's with me.~ Mitch Hedberg

The Eagle Arts Commission comprised of volunteers, serves in an advisory capacity and is established to advise Eagle the City Council on ways in which city government might bestserve the public with regard to matters involving the arts.

The Independent News • www.theindnews.com COMMUNITY April 2014 • PAGE 9

By Kent SmithFor many, the term “go karting” conjures up

images of amusement park rental rides thatare relatively fun, easy to drive, but very slowand not terribly exciting. So, most are sur-prised when they hear that competitive kart-ing is one of the world’s most popularmotorsports. These karts are different: theyare not slow and are not a snap to drive attheir limits. Indeed, the Treasure Valley ishome to an astonishing pool of karting talent,including many multiple national title win-ners, and the current #1 ranked Rotax Minidriver. If you gathered up all the regionaland national trophies earned in the valley youwould need more than a pick-up truck to haulthem all.

Racing karts start with a slimmed down,light weight frame. Sticky tires are added,along with a 4 or 2 stroke engine whosepower outputs range from less than 10 hp toover 40. The combination propels karts totop speeds between 40 and 90 mph, and theyturn with twice the cornering force of eventhe best sports cars. Drivers wear extensiveprotection gear and look the part of a profes-sional.

The Snake River Karters is the Treasure Valley’s local club. Each year they host eightclub races and numerous practices at their facility north of Star. It’s not a big track byregional standards, but many improvementsare planned, and the high pedigree of racers it has produced speaks for itself. To accom-modate the wide range of driving talents,

ages, and investments, the club runs sevenmain classes. Kid Karts feature drivers 5-8years old, followed by two Junior classes upto 16 years, followed by Seniors, which in-clude the faster Rotax and Shifter classes.Several of the drivers are female. The oldestmember doesn’t give his age except to sayhe’s been in the sport for over 40 years.

Just as there are different classes to matcha racer’s age and experience, there are differ-ent ways to get into the sport. There aremany used but well maintained karts for salein the valley, and there are several options forengine maintenance. A driver might investas little as $1,000 in their kart; those at thenational level spend several times thatamount and travel extensively.

Why karting? The recent club survey gavetwo main reasons: the thrill of the racing, and having fun with family and friends. It’s a cooperative sport. Entire families areinvolved—and, yes, it’s a sport that’s stillcool for the kids to hang with their parents.The saying goes: “Get your kid to shut thexbox off, get off the couch, and do it for real.”And unlike video games, karting teaches youto respect speed, learn to problem solve, itkeeps you in shape, and keeps you with family.

The Snake River Karters season kicks offin early May with an open house scheduledfor May 17, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Glen Mor-gan Raceway on Can Ada Road, 2.5 milesnorth of Hwy 44 west of Star.

Ladies and Gentleman, start your engines

James O'Brien and Chance Bird racetheir 42 horsepower 125 Shifters

Photo credits: Karen Smith

IKF National Champion Stafford Smithchats with fellow drivers and friends at

the track.

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State’s largest archery store expands into Eagle

By Philip A. JanquartYou have to start somewhere and in many

cases, in a country built on ingenuity, vision,and drive, it starts in a garage.

T.J. Hofhines, 27, decided his favorite thingin the world was archery, so he started sellingbows out of the double stall at his home inKuna.

That was six years ago. Today he owns the largest archery facility

in the state of Idaho. Located in Meridian,Dead-On Archery boasts 8,000 square feet andcontains shooting ranges.

He recently opened his second location inEagle, just east of Highway 55 and across theparking lot from Home Depot.

“I started in archery when I was a kid andworked on it, working my way upand went on to shoot profes-sional for Bowtech Archery,”Hofhines said during a grandopening held March 8. “I did a lotof shooting with them, in the Eu-ropean circuit.”

Bowtech is a relatively newcompany in terms of compoundbow manufacturers. Founded in2000, the company has already established itself as one of thetop outfits in the U.S. In 2007, itreceived a patent for its “BinaryCam” pulley system, which has revolutionized the industry.

Hofhines had to find some-thing else to do, however, whenBowtech was forced to trim itsworkforce during the financialcrises.

“The economy kind of col-lapsed and I was out of a job and my wife said‘Hey you’ve got the skills, you’ve got theknowledge and the tools, so why don’t you doit?’ So, we started selling compound bows outof our garage in 2008.”

What brand? Bowtech, of course.“Obviously, I’m going to shoot what I sell,

but these days bows are all pretty good,”Hofhines said.

He rounds out his stock, however, withbows from Elite.

Hofhines and his wife, Hillary, who wasalso a professional archer, opened their firstretail location in Meridian in 2011. Theystarted with 4,000-square feet, but soon ex-panded to 8,000. The archery store has be-come more of a “facility” where instructorstrain students how to shoot.

“Our Meridian store has full 30-yard and20-yard ranges, a testing range and a virtualhunting simulator, as well,” Hofhines said.“We set people up and help them shoot well.We have lessons and classes.”

Hofhines said part of his motivation inlearning to shoot compound bows is rooted inhis hunting experiences with guns.

“As a kid, I had a .30-30 I used,” explainedthe Wyoming native. “I used open sites all thetime, which means I was always close to theanimals, and I was always having those close

encounters. But it became almost too easyand I wanted to do something a little morechallenging, so I got into archery.”The Industry

According to Hofhines, archery is thefastest growing sport in theworld, which makes it a prettygood business to be in, andhas become a very popularfamily activity.

“I think they say 5,000 people come into archeryevery day,” he said. “It’s crazy,and women and youth haveabsolutely exploded. My wifeand daughters, Kimber andKinzie, both shoot. Hillaryshot professional for Bowtech,as well.”

Life is busy for the Hofhines,but T.J. had time to bag thebiggest elk he has ever shotlast year, a “360 class” animal.

“A 360-class elk just meanshow many inches of antlerwas on the animal,” he said.“You take 52 inches, and you

have about four feet of antler. So, 360 inchescomes out to 30 feet of antler.”

You can see a picture of the animal bygoing to www.facebook.com/tjhofhines.

While Meridian is the larger of the twostores, Hofhines says his intention is to even-tually expand the Eagle location.

“We’ve already been making plans for ourstore here in Eagle,” he said. “We hope to dosome great things here in the future.”

For more information, log on to www.deadonarchery.com, or call 922-9744.

Erin Fox pulls back thestring on a compoundbow built just for her.

Dead-On Archery ownerT.J. Hofhines says thesport is increasingly

popular among childrenand women.

Hillary, left, and T.J., right, behind thecounter, serve customers during

Dead-On Archery's grand openingheld March 8

I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're going and hook up with them later.

~ Mitch Hedberg

Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant filled with odd little waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don't always like.

~ Lemony Snicket

The Independent News • www.theindnews.com EAGLE FIRST FRIDAY April 2014 • PAGE 11

By Jennifer AndersonJune 1st, 2014 will mark Fusions Glass

Studio’s one year anniversary in their newspace in downtown Eagle. The location hasdrawn as much interest in the studio as in its beautifully designed and spacious newbuilding. Located in the heart of Eagle at 135 N. 2nd Street, the studio boasts an artgallery, local handmade glass gifts and art, a working studio, and classroom teachingspace that are unique to the glass fusing community on a national level.

Glass fusing – or kilnformed glass – is different than stained glass or blown glass.In kilnformed glass, heat is applied to theglass using a kiln rather than a furnace. Designs and shapes are based on layering and combining different forms of glass andmelting in a kiln producing a look that isunique and very different than other formsof glass art.

The Kilnforming glass community has a long history beginning as early as 2000 B.C. The art formdisappeared for a timearound 500 A.D. when blownglass became a medium. To-ward the end of the 1800’sthe art form was rediscov-ered from ancient Roman ar-tifacts, but while a fewworked with it in the 1920’s,it was not fully realized untilabout 1974 when BullseyeGlass Company in Portland,Oregon formed and devel-oped a tested compatible lineof glass. The tested compati-ble glass allowed kilnformedglass artists to create their artwithout the frequent break-age caused by melting incom-patible glass together.

Over the past 40 years,Bullseye has not just been amanufacturer of glass but hascontinued to research and develop the technical andartistic aspects of combiningheat and glass. They are theleader in the kilnformedglass art community, provid-ing research, education, andartist collaboration despitecompetition developing asthe art form gained popular-ity nationally and interna-tionally during the 1990s

In 2003, when FusionsGlass Studio opened its doorsfor business, owner LindaCrouch decided to ally her-self and her business with Bullseye Glass Co.as she felt they had the best education oppor-tunities, product, array of colors, and facili-ties specifically designed around continuedresearch in the product and art form. WhenLinda opened her studio, it was not with theexpectation that she would become a famousartist, but with the intent to teach and shareher love and passion for kilnformed glass.

Noticing the volume of glass that had beenflowing through Eagle, Idaho, Bullseye was

Premier Fusions Glass Studio excites national acclaim

impressed with the level of knowledge, classes, andservices provided, and invitedLinda to become one of thefirst participates in their newKilnformed Glass ResourceCenter (K.G.R.C.) program.

Bullseye had decided tobreak with the norm of onlydistributing through stained glass distribu-tors and begin distribution through the people who were the most knowledgeableand able to support their product – thosewho were teaching kilnformed glass.

Fusions Glass Studio was one of the pilots in that new program and now distributes and supports much of the Pacific Northwest community of kilnformedglass artists.

Linda says, “We are one of the most successful K.G.R.C.’s in the nation and the

only K.G.R.C that offersprograms for all levels,from the person with no experience who just wantsto come make a simple project, through beginningand intermediate artistswho need a place to de-velop their talent, to the experienced artist needingthe support and knowledgeto further their art.”

Bullseye references Fusions as a model to otherstudios wanting to becomesuccessful K.G.R.C.s. Lindasays while other glass studios typically focus oneither the craft aspect orthe art aspect, Fusions cov-ers the spectrum, offeringno-experience requiredwalk-in projects for all ages,beginning to advancedclasses, and regularly hasinternationally knownartists in-house to teachthose who are more advanced.

“We are unique,” saysLinda, “We run an open studio and don’t just sup-port the people who knowhow to do it all.” BecauseFusions is a locally ownedoperation, many do not realize the gem that existsin their own back yard.Many come into Fusionsand see the studio as thenorm, and it is only laterwhen they try to find the

same setup elsewhere in the nation thatthey come to realize the “uniqueness” of Fusions. Artists come from all over thecountry to visit Fusions and are in awe ofthe studio, the space, and the availability ofproduct and the level of artistry displayedby local talent.

The level of high-quality finished kilnformed glass work in the Treasure Valley has grown tremendously over the last10 years, and much of that is due to Linda

and Fusions. Stop by and experiencefor yourself the craft and artistry of kilnformed glass. Fusions Glass Studio is located at 135 N 2nd St.,Eagle, Idaho and can be reached at(208) 938-1055. Check their websitewww.fusions-idaho.com for classschedules, upcoming featured artists,and hours of operation.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

EAGLE’S NEXT FIRST FRIDAYis April 4

Fusions Glass Studio

135 N 2nd St, 938-1055: 5-8 pm

Glass demonstrations all evening. Tour the studio, learn about our classes,

and make some glass art of your own.

The Gallery At Finer Frames

164 E State St, Ste B, 888-9898: 5-8 pm

EHS Juried Exhibition Opening Reception

The Eagle High School Juried Exhibition is a one-of-a-kind art show for aspiring stu-

dent artists. Opening Reception and awards. Refreshments provided for art lovers.

Check our Facebook page for additional events for the evening:

www.facebook.com/indnews

Read the following articles on our website,www.theindnews.com:

The results of the ACHD decision

on the Eagle Rd./State Street intersection;

Should you get new windows;

The Boys and Girls Club of the Treasure Valley;

and the Fish Trailer's upcoming locations.

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In front row, center,Greta and Emma Weiss,

Riley and Rachel Anderson, Reagan and

Jacob Wagner and Isabelle Furniss helpowner Alicia Wagner wield the oversized

scissors at the March8th ribbon cutting.

Saturday March 8, 2014, Cylos Lounge inEagle, Idaho opened its doors. Offering livemusic, premium cocktails, craft brews and an exciting, creative menu including your favorites plus hand-rolled Sushi, CylosLounge caters to adults (21+) who are looking for a friendly, casual atmosphere to enjoy drinks, lunch or dinner.

The Eagle Chamber of Commerce and fellow well-wishers joined the staff of Cylosfor a Ribbon Cutting during their open housethat commenced the celebration includingdrink and food specials all day long. The cel-ebration lasted from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Owner Alicia Wagner had this to say, “Ihave been in the service industry for most ofmy life. I worked at Albertsons for 15 yearsand at the same time I have served, cooked,

bartended or managed Mulligans in down-town Boise for the last 20 years with me actually owning it the last 12 of those years. I am married and have 2 kids ages 13 & 10.We live in this area of town and love diningout and supporting locally owned bars andrestaurants and are very excited to bring anew one to this area.”

Alicia goes on to say, “I received the opportunity to utilize an Eagle liquor licenseand chose Old Eagle because I love to support locally owned companies and I loved thesense of community this area had.”

Visit Cylos Lounge at 1065 E. WindingCreek Dr. Eagle, Idaho 83616 (behind WillowCreek Grill). They are open Monday- Saturday.

Cylos Lounge Grand Opening

Photo Credit: Frank Thomason

Steve's Auto Care will be opening late June of this year. FormerlyStar Auto, the location will be the same located at 10915 W. StateStreet, Star. Providing complete automotive services for most majorbrands of vehicles, Steve’s Auto Care will service domestic vehicles,Asian imports, and European imports.

Steve says, “We can handle vehicles ranging from passenger cars,SUV's, minivans, light trucks and even heavier duty trucks, and wewill provide all automotive repair and maintenance services.”

Services range from routine oil changes to computer diagnosticsand brakes. We also offer a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty on allwork, and we always offer a free brake inspection.

Please come by and visit Steve at Steve’s Auto Care and say “hi” to Smokey, Murphy and Bubba.

Steve’s Auto Care returns to Star

Continued from page 7“It was a little ahead of its time in that

regard,” Jestadt said of the system.The Prinz II has a top speed of about 75

mph and gets about 58 miles per gallon ofgas.

The chrome exhaust is a bit of a custom-ization. Jestadt got them from a motorcycleshop in Garden City and says he just likes the looks of it.MicroMania

Microcar is the smallestclassification for automobilesand there is a fairly definedmarket for classic microcarsin the U.S. Until last year, the world’s largest collectionof collectable microcars waslocated in Madison, Ga. The Bruce Weiner MicrocarMuseum auctioned off over

Eagle’s Own Microcar300 of them for about $8 million beginningFeb. 13, 2013. The museum is now closed.

“I’ve decided that the Microcar Museum hasbeen open long enough,” Bruce said. “My interests have moved to a different place. I’man empty nester now, and my children don’thave the same interest in microcars, so I wantto see the cars all go to new homes,” museumfounder Bruce Weiner told Hemmings Daily in2012.

In Eagle, people can always stop by the emission testing station on Old StateStreet and get a lookat an original.

“When the weatheris good, I like to driveit and I probably driveit more than I should,but I love this littlecar,” Jestadt said.

fell in love with it. She is also excited aboutthe centers perfect fit with their purpose tobring “compassionate care close to home.” Eagle Chamber of Commerce members wereon hand as well as Mayor Jim Reynolds forthe ribbon cutting ceremony, and Sister BethMulvaney, Mission Educator, blessed the facil-ity with a sprinkling rite.

Dr. Turner specializes in Internal Medicineand Dr. Jones in Family Medicine. “Whetherindividuals need preventative, chronic, oracute care, I strive to work with my patientsto create a patient-directed plan of care thattreats body, mind, and spirit. I am especiallyinterested in women’s health and am willingto partner with my patients on alternativemedicine options – including bio-identicalhormone therapy,” says Dr. Turner.

To schedule an appointment with DoctorsTurner or Jones call 208-286-6676. They areaccepting new patients.

The Independent News • www.theindnews.com BUSINESS April 2014 • PAGE 13

By Jennifer AndersonHeather Vachek, Director of Operations for

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, introducedthe speakers and welcomed Oasis MedicalGroup doctors and medical staff to the SaintAlphonsus family on Wednesday, February19th during a ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony.

The facility, located at 3217 W. Bavaria inEagle (crossroads of Chinden and MeridianRoads), will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dr. Diane Turner and Dr. Arthur C. Jones IV will be the attendingphysicians and look forward to their relation-ship with Saint Alphonsus Medical Group.Dr. Turner said, “I love people and getting to know people, and I’m grateful to have theSaint Alphonsus group behind us.” She goeson to add, “I love starting off every day with a prayer.”

Nancy Powell, Chief Administrative Officerfor Saint Alphonsus Medical Group, talkedabout their long journey to partnership, andhow when she first walked into the office she

Saint Alphonsus welcomes Oasis Medical Center

The waiting area of Oasis has a greatbuilt in castle to entertain children

while they wait.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014, Saint Alphonsus Medical Group welcomed Oasis Medical Center to their family of physicians.

(L-R) From Saint Alphonsus Medical Group: Director of OperationsHeather Vachek, Chief Administrative

Officer Nancy Powell, and Mission Educator Sister Beth Mulvaney.

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Non-Profits – Great Fund Raising OpportunityIn the spirit of community, we are encour-

aging local non-profits to use this event toraise funds for their organizations. For non-profits that would like to sell ice cream, colddrinks or snacks during the evening perform-ances, we have organized a layout that shouldwork well for groups to provide cool refresh-ments on a hot summer night - and makesome money! It will be first come, first serveand we will be accepting applications untilJune 1st from Star non-profits only. After that,we will open it up to groups outside of Star.All groups must supply their own cover/ ta-bles, etc. We may have some power available,but it is strongly recommended that you comeprepared with your own generator and powercords. If you would like more information onhow your non-profit can participate, please attend the meeting listed below or call 890-9824.Are You Going to Help This Year?

As with every other year, we once again askfor your help. This is an event that is reallyfun for the community and we are lookingforward to a great evening. But, WE NEEDYOUR HELP. The same 10 people that volun-teer every year are getting really tired, andolder. We need all kinds of help and you don’thave to make a huge commitment of time. Itreally is fun to be a part of putting this eventtogether!

For more information on any of the events,just show up Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30 pmat Star City Hall. We are having a generalmeeting at that time.

Plan on a great 4th of July in Star!

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Although is it hard to imagine a hot sum-mer right now, planning for the 4th of Julystarts early for the Hometown Celebration.Last year was a great success and advanceplanning is key to ensuring an equally fun, if not better, event this year. Last year was thefirst year that we held some of the events atHunter Creek Sports Park. It worked out sowell that we are going to have all the eventstake place at this location. The Fabulous Chancellors, talent show and fireworks will be back this year!

The Hometown Celebration is meant to bejust that, a celebration, for the residents ofStar. We are asked occasionally about why thisisn’t like past events? In short, it is not sup-posed to be. It is day for the residents of Starto visit with their neighbors, friends and fam-ily, and enjoy food and entertainment that isaffordable, and perhaps even within walkingdistance of their homes. It is not intended toentertain the entire valley. The City of Starhas made the commitment to fund this eventunder these guidelines and the committee ishere to organize the day and raise funds viathe raffle and sponsors to offset the cost ofthe fireworks. Star Businesses are Encouraged to Participate

For the businesses in Star, the HometownCelebration offers an opportunity to partici-pate in and show the residents that they support the community that supports them.Last year, the number of raffle prizes thatwere donated was truly amazing, and we hopethese donations continue. This is a fundraiserfor the fireworks show – a worthy cause! Inaddition, Star Businesses, how about puttingtogether an entry for the Parade this year? Itwould be awesome to see our local businesscommunity’s creativity, collaboration andcandy-throwing abilities in action!

In addition, any business that steps up as asponsor will have the opportunity to display a banner at the event. Details about those opportunities will be forthcoming.

A Day for the Residents of StarStar’s Hometown Celebration Committee Begins Planning for the 4th of July

Star Senior Center102 S. Main Street, 286-7943

Center's Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Regular Weekly Activities:

• Dominoes and pool before lunch each Wednesday and Friday.

• Bingo after lunch each Wednesday and Friday.

• Pinochle each Friday at 7 p.m.

• Books, books on tape, VCR movies, and cassette tapes are available in the office.

• Bus is available for pick up if you need a ride to the Senior Center (286-7943).

• Lunch and bus rides are on a donation basis.

April Activities:

April 2: Goldmine Newsletter arrives

April 4: Property tax reduction (circuit breaker) preparation, 9:30 a.m. – noon. Free

April 4: Blood Pressure taken by Star’s firemen

April 7: Walmart Shopping – Contact Bethe at 869-6288

April 9: Board Meeting

April 11: Foot Clinic – Cost $25 – starts at 9 a.m.

April 15: $12 haircuts and doctor appointments – Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Contact Bethe @ 869-6288

April 16: Hearing Clinic – Free – Starts at 11 a.m.

April 16: Birthday Recognition

April 16: Music by Nadine and Dale – starts at 11 a.m.

April 16 & 18: Foodless Food Sale – This is a fundraiser by filling eggs with dollars.

April 18: Easter hat contest – Cash prizes for woman’s pretty and ugliest hat and

for man’s most unique hat.

April 21: Outing to a restaurant - Contact Bethe @ 869-6288

April 29: Outing to Horseshoe Bend Senior Center - Contact Bethe @ 869-6288

**The Star Senior Center is starting two new services

haircuts and taking people to doctor appointments. This service will be on the third

Tuesday of each month and the doctor appointments will need to be made between 10

a.m. and 2 p.m. The hair appointments will be made by the bus driver and will cost

$12. The haircuts will be at Walmart on State Street and Glenwood. The individual will

be responsible for making their own doctor appointments.

The Independent News • www.theindnews.com CITY OF STAR April 2014 • PAGE 15

STAR LIBRARY - April Events

For more information on any program, please call Star Branch Library 286-9755

Star Parks and Recreation We, the City of Star Parks and Recreation committee, are dedicated to providing and preserving the highest quality of parks and services

for as many citizens as possible with the resources available.

Read City Council Meeting

minutes at www.staridaho.org/

departments/cityclerk.php

For current Star Parks and Recreation activites, information, and registration visit

http://staridaho.org/parks/activities.php, call 286-7247, or visit City Hall.

AprilCalendar of Events

Make it a Hoppin’ busy April for business!!

Mondays: 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28Preschool Play and Learn Story time

(ages 3–5) at 10:30 a.m. Kindle Art for teens (12 and up) from 4-6

p.m. - with Holly Hudson. A time to imagine,create and socialize.

Tuesdays: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29Star Quilters

Meet on alternate Tuesdays of each month,from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Open to anyone

interested – 4/1, 4/15, 4/29Make It Challenge (ages 8-12)

from 3:30-5:30 p.m. –– creative fun allmonth, involving magnets, eggs-periments,

worm habitats and squishy circuits!Wednesdays: 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30

Star Knitters Meet each Wednesday morning from

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to anyoneinterested.

After-School Adventures(grades 1~6) at 4 p.m. Get your creativity

on for re-imagining storiesThursdays: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24

Babies and Music (ages 0-3) at 10:30 a.m.

Stories, songs and fingerplays for babiesand a parent.

Teen Make It program(ages 12 and up) at 4 p.m. 4/3, 4/10, 4/24

Pizza and Books (teens 12 and up)at 4 p.m. – you bring a book you have read

and we provide the pizza– 4/17Saturday 4/12

“Beyond the Book” discussionfor adults at 10 a.m. We are reading

“Gilead,” by Marilynne Robinson. Pick upApril’s selection and join us for a spirited

discussion. Saturday 4/19

What you need to know about Social Security (before you get there!)

10:30 a.m. - 12 noonIt’s never too early to plan for retirement.Sponsored by Edward Jones, presenterJeanne Tyler, formerly with the Social Security Administration, will provideinformation and answer questions.

Saturday 4/19 All About Make It programs1-2:30 p.m. For all ages.

Featuring our 3-D printer and moreSaturday 4/26

El Dia de los Ninos PartyCelebration for all ages – Mariachi band,

dancers, stories, crafts and refreshments!from 12-2 p.m.

Star OutreachNeighbors Helping Neighbors

Star Outreach- Neighbors Helping Neighbors is a Public Charity under Internal Revenue section 501 (c) (3)

www.staroutreachonline.com

Do you need help, or know someone that does?

Contact Christina at 919-1100.

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Star City Hall

10769 W State Street • 286-7247 • www.staridaho.org

Star City Council Meetings

1st and 3rd Tuesday • 7:00 pm • Star City Hall

City of Star

Meetings

Free Fit and Fall PreventionTM

(Join anytime!)Sponsored by Central District Health Star City Hall (10769 W. State St)

10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays & Fridays Call Kim for more details 286-7247.

www.staridaho.org/parks/activities.php 208 286-7247

Needlepoint Classes Wednesdays in April and May at Star City Hall

Taught by Dyan Kastner. $5.00/class. No experience needed.

Yoga 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. on Wednesdays in April

and May at Star City Hall.For all abilities. $25/month, mat is required.Learn the benefits of this ancient practice.

Tumbling 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. (limit 6 participants).

Tuesdays, April 15 - May 20 atStar Elementary. $35 for 6 week session.

U of I Master Gardener Classes Thursday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at Star CityHall “How to attract beneficial insects to your

yard and garden” will be the discussion.Thursday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. at Star’s

River Rock Ranch’s Rose garden. Please calland reserve your spot at 286-7247.

Unplug & Be Outside Day Thursday, April 24, 2014, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Fit & Fun Field Games powered by FitOne and the BAM Jam 3 on 3

held at Star Elementary – 700 N Star Rd. A variety of game stations will be geared for

kids ages 2 – 10 years, basketball games such as bump and

lightning will be available for kids ages 8 – 12.Please visit www.unplugandbeoutside.com

for a full calendar listing of Unplug and Be Outside

events around the valley.Youth T-Ball & Baseball (ages 4-10)

Games Saturday mornings, June 21 – August 9.

$20 resident and $25 non-resident fee is due by April 25.

Spine Wellness May 7th at 6:30 p.m. – Star City Hall.

Sponsored by St. Luke’s– sign up at 286-7247.

St. Al’s Mammogram Unit 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., May 7th at

Star City Hall. Call 367-3571 to schedule appointment.

Be our friend on Facebook for the latest changes and happenings!

Or, if you have ideas for new programs wewould love to hear from you!!

In February the Food Bank gave out 56 food boxesWe served:

105 Adults • 15 Seniors • 97 Children • 3 New Families

Are you a senior or know a senior in Star - Please Join us this month and meet old and new friends

*Preschools and daycares are welcome to call the library to schedule a story time visit!Just call 286-9755.

We need:Canned vegetables • Pasta • Soup • Cereal

Bar soap • Laundry detergent • Deodorant

As always, thank you for your ongoing generous donations.

SPECIAL APRIL PROGRAMS:National Library Week will be celebrated April 14-19.

Fines up to $10 may be waived by donating non-perishable food items. Friends of the Star Branch Library are hosting a Book Sale

for the week of April 14-19! Deals galore!

April 3rd - First Thursday - OUT TO LUNCH

at Star’s Pizza Hut 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

April 3rd - Ribbon Cutting

new business members after the luncheon (12:50 p.m.)

April 17th - General Meeting/Educational Program

6 p.m. @ Star City Hall

April 19th - Easter Eggstravaganza: Blake Park – 12-2 p.m.

Egg hunt, Easter Bunny, Live band and more. See flyer details at www.StarIdahoChamber.com

CALLING ALL BUSINESSES! We need 10,000 EASTER EGGS:

Please donate filled Easter eggs for the Star Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt for our 3rd Annual

Easter Eggstravaganza. Filled eggs can be dropped off at Central Self Storage or 5 Star Second Hand

Store @ Toon Town. Eggs may be filled with individually wrapped candies and your promo info and

dropped off at the luncheon or no later than the General Meeting by April 17th. Community updates

and Star Chamber emails will update egg counts for everyone, so stay tuned. Please give eggs in mini-

mum batches of 100 egg lots. Thank you to all of the businesses who have already pledged donations.

Send pledges to president@staridahochamber.com

REMEMBER THE WELCOME WAGON…CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESSES,

please take your April specials and business cards (100+) to 5 Star Second Hand Store in a bag or

box. There are over 200 NEW families that want to know what you offer right here in Star, Idaho!!!

Classic Car lovers….The Mother’s Day Charity Car Show and Momz Garage

are looking for volunteers for parking, registration, raffle booth and bounce house helpers!

208-908-5476

For additional information on upcoming chamber events, please

visit www.StarIdahoChamber.com.

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April events

Library calendars, Eagle and Star city meetings,

and Chamber of Commerce information

can be found listed separately throughout the newspaper

(Other events are Eagle, pg. 6; and Star, pg 15)

and on the online calendar at

www.theindnews.com

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Thursday of every month from 10am-12pmand the last Tuesday from 6-7 pm.

149 W. State St, Eagle, in the rear of theCustomedica Pharmacy building.

Donations of non-perishable food itemsmay be dropped off at donation bins .located in the Eagle Main Fire Station,

the Eagle Public Library and in Albertsons.The Eagle Foodbank is also open most

Fridays from 4-6pm to receive non-perish-able donations. Donations may be mailed

to: Eagle Foodbank, PO Box 1081,Eagle, ID 83616.

Hope Lutheran Food BankOpen Monday - Thursday

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.After-hours by appointment.

939-9181,office@hopeeagle.orgwww.hopeeagle.com.

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By Jason AldermanGood news for people shopping for a mort-

gage – and for current homeowners facingforeclosure because they can no longer affordtheir home loan: New mortgage regulationsdrafted by the Consumer Financial ProtectionBureau recently took effect and they provide a slew of new rights and protections for consumers.

One of the cornerstones of the new mort-gage rules is that lenders now are required toevaluate whether borrowers can afford torepay a mortgage over the long term – that is,after the initial teaser rate has expired. Other-wise, the loan won't be considered what's nowreferred to as a "qualified mortgage."

Qualified mortgages are designed to helpprotect consumers from the kinds of riskyloans that brought the housing market to itsknees back in 2008. But obtaining that desig-nation is also important to lenders because itwill help protect them from lawsuits by bor-rowers who later prove unable to pay off theirloans.

Under the new ability-to-pay rules, lendersnow must assess – and document – multiplecomponents of the borrower's financial statebefore offering a mortgage, including the bor-rower's income, savings and other assets,debt, employment status and credit history, aswell as other anticipated mortgage-relatedcosts.Qualified mortgages must meet the follow-ing guidelines:• The term can't be longer than 30 years.• Interest-only, negative amortization and

balloon-payment loans aren't allowed.• Loans over $100,000 can't have upfront

points and fees that exceed 3 percent of the total loan amount.

• If the loan has an adjustable interest rate, the lender must ensure that the borrower qualifies at the fully indexed rate (the highest rate to which it might climb), versus the initial teaser rate.

• Generally, borrowers must have a total monthly debt-to-income ratio of 43 percentor less.

• Loans that are eligible to be bought,

guaranteed or insured by government agencies like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration are considered qualified mortgages until at least 2021, even if they don't meet all QM requirements.

Lenders may still issue mortgages thataren't qualified, provided they reasonably be-lieve borrowers can repay – and have docu-mentation to back up that assessment.New, tougher regulations also apply to mort-gage servicers – the companies responsible forcollecting payments and managing customerservice for the loan owners. For example, theynow must:• Send borrowers clear monthly statements

that show how payments are being credited, including a breakdown of payments by principal, interest, fees and escrow.

• Fix mistakes and respond to borrower inquiries promptly.

• Credit payments on the date received.• Provide early notice to borrowers with

adjustable-rate mortgages when their rate is about to change.

• Contact most borrowers by the time they are 36 days late with their payment.

• Inform borrowers who fall behind on mortgage payments of all available alternatives to foreclosure (e.g., payment deferment or loan modification).

With limited exceptions, mortgage servicersnow cannot: initiate foreclosures until borrow-ers are more than 120 days delinquent (allow-ing time to apply for a loan modification orother alternative); start foreclosure proceed-ings while also working with a homeownerwho has already submitted a complete applica-tion for help; or hold a foreclosure sale untilall other alternatives have been considered.

For more details on the new mortgage rules,visit www.consumerfinance.gov/mortgage.

Bottom line: You should never enter into amortgage (or other loan) you can't understandor afford. But it's nice to know that strongerregulations are now in place to help preventanother housing meltdown.

Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To participate in a free,

online Financial Literacy and EducationSummit on April 2, 2014, go to

www.practicalmoneyskills.com/summit2014.

New Mortgage Rules Protect Against Risky Loans

LOCAL CLUBS LISTING

is now on our website

www.theindnews.com

Continued from page 1In return, the Annual Donating member re-

tains use of the vehicle for a prearrangednumber of days or evenings and may evenborrow an additional GoRide Vehicle Sharingvehicle for use.The other two levels of participation are:• Annual Participating Member, where anagency or organization does not have a vehicleto donate to the vehicle pool, but would stilllike to participate in sharing the available vehicles. An Annual Participating Memberpays a monthly fee based on the number ofdays and the hours they would like to use thevehicle.• Participating Member, where an agency ororganization may not need a vehicle on a regu-lar basis. Participating members can reserve avehicle on a per-day cost based on the numberof days and the miles they use the vehicle.

The Star Senior Center is currently usingtwo vehicles from the Vehicle Sharing pool to

transport center members – a Dodge Caravanwith a ramp conversion that accommodatespersons using wheelchairs and walkers, and asmall bus. The vehicles are used to transportmembers to grocery stores, restaurants, othersenior centers and fun outings. One recentdestination was the Boise Aquarium. One ofthe vehicles is also used to bring in meals tothe center, which Dawson says has about 30members.

Pederson said interest in the program isgrowing. Star Senior Center joins the ParmaSenior Center as early participants. The EagleSenior Center is in the process of joining theprogram.

The GoRide Vehicle Sharing Program isfunded by federal grant monies and membership fees. To learn more about theprogram, visit www.gorideidaho.org or callDavid Pederson, VRT Mobility Manager, atdpederson@valleyregionaltransit.org or(208) 258-2725.

Star Senior Center participates in GoRide Vehicle Sharing Program

The Independent News • www.theindnews.com BUSINESS April 2014 • PAGE 17

By Jennifer AndersonJim Carew has been in the handyman busi-

ness for over 20 years tackling small remodeljobs and simple home repairs. Over the yearshe has found that much of his businesscomes from people getting ready to sell theirhomes.

The typical scenario would be ahomeowner receiving their inspec-tion report and needing a handfulof different repairs done, but notwanting to pay a separate servicefee to a plummer, electrician,roofer, and contractor. Jim was theperfect option: one service fee formultiple jobs.

Over the years Jim came to real-ize that his handyman servicewould translate well into the prop-erty management business. Un-like many property managementservices, Jim does not have a back-ground in real estate. He has anddoes own his own rental proper-ties, but his main focus has been home repairand maintenance. Jim feels this makes him aunique and perfect match for property man-agement.

Carew Property Management has three ob-jectives: achieve your investment objectives,increase cash flow, and preserve and maintainthe value of your property.

Jim meets these objectives through five keyareas including agreessive advertising, tenantscreening, timely rent collection, affordablemaintenance, and thorough inspections.

Jim says, “I can’t overemphasize finding theright people to rent a place, but also makingsure that the property is up to snuff. I alsowant to have a good report with the tenantsand be proactive in maintaining the proper-ties.”

It’s the relationship that Jim maintainswith the tenants and owners thatmakes a difference. “I want thetenants to call me if there’s aproblem, and I like to walkthrough with them to show themwhere the shut off valves are,where and how often to changefilters, and other regular mainte-nance items,” says Jim. He firmlybelieves that instilling a sense ofresponsibility for the propertywith the tenants is key.

Because Carew Property Management is a smaller company they can afford tocharge cheaper rates, charging a6% property management fee

where other companies charge 8-10%. Jim’sexperience in handyman services also makerepairs more cost effective.

Whether it’s screening tenants, preparingthe house for rental, or maintaining a good relationship with the renters and owners,Carew Property Management does it’s best toexceed your expectations and maximize yourinvestment.

To reach Carew Property Managementemail carewrentals@yahoo.com, or visit theirwebsite: carewrentals.com.

Handyman transitions to Property Management

Am I the only oneweird enough to actu-ally like spring clean-ing? I really lookforward to cleaningthings out. Spring just

happens to be an excuse. However, your definition of spring cleaning

and mine might not be the same. I am not talk-ing about scrubbing floors, dusting, or washingand folding. No, I am talking about trying tolighten the household load. Getting rid of stuff.Thinning.

More and more, I am enjoying spaces withnothing in them. The absence of a thing is athing in itself. I have felt like there is just toomuch stuff around me for a while now.

There have been several layers of thingspeeled out of our household for different rea-sons. We moved to a smaller home a few yearsback and that alone necessitated a reduction instuff. There have been some lifestyle and ca-reer changes and more layers came off. Chil-dren have left the house and again anotherlayer is gone. But I do not think that we are“there” yet. We still have too much.

We seem to go through an acquisition periodof our lives where we gather stuff up aroundus, climb to a materialistic point and flatten off,and then head the other direction –shedding aswe go. A classic bell curve. For once, I am glad Iam going downhill.

If you have been reading this column for anylength of time, you know that our family likesto have an annual yard sale. It always amazesme how much stuff ends up out there on those

Joe’s View

Listen to The HomeFix Radio Show with Joe Prin, Saturday mornings, 7-10 AM on 670 KBOI or on your mobile device through Facebook at “The HomeFix Radio Show”.

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tables and it creates a time frame with a dead-line to get things cleaned out.

We also give things away by putting them outin front of the house with a “FREE” sign onthem or listing items on Craiglist. We donatethings to several places that can use them.

Regardless of how we make it go away, it isgone. But is it missed? Sometimes. I have tobe honest and say I have gone looking for a toolor a do-dad only to remember that I got rid of ita couple of years ago. For a brief moment I mayregret that I got rid of it, but that feeling passesquickly when I realize how long ago it was.

So my mental justification for this reductionof material surroundings is that with lessaround us, there should be less that has to betaken care of, maintained, stored, cleaned, orconcerned about right? I am coming to like myreoccurring answer of, “Yes, it does feel betterto have less.”

With Spring Fever setting in, I feel more motivated than ever to reduce even more. It is not so much converting an item to cash, although it is nice when that happens, as it isto convert the space it occupied to being empty.There lies my reward. With less in front of meto look at, I feel more at peace. Less stress. Perhaps it is because I do not have to look at itand feel that something must be done with it.Gone is gone, and that has value of its own.

Deciding when to let something go is thehard part. Fear and guilt is powerful and hardfor a lot of people to deal with. When the timeis right you will know it. If you are feeling“Stuffed,” try getting rid of something. Youmay like how it feels losing some weight.

Jim Carew of Carew Property

Management

Dreamhaven Ranch Spring Roundup FundraiserApril 26, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Dreamhaven Ranch will hold their 2014 Spring

Roundup Fundraiser at 2641 N. Haven Dr. Eagle, ID. The fundraiser helps provide opportuni-ties for children and their families to participate in a mentoring program in a safe rural envi-ronment where they can discover hope and healing by the grace of God and the unconditionallove of a horse. Their motto is “Where horses abound, hope can be found!”

The event, which is open to everyone, will include a consignment tack sale/ranch decor andwestern wear, horse demonstrations by Darin Kendrick, concessions and bake sale items by

our wranglers and cowgirls, kids ranch roundup games, pictures with the mini horses, and araffle and silent auction. Dreamhaven Ranch is a nonprofit group. For more informationabout the event contact Bette at 841-8582.

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Spring into good healthBy Kim Ingraham

A wellness committee has formed throughthe city of Star over the past year, bringingsome great Spring offerings. Hopefully, thedates/times work for you and your family.

The program is well supported by the progressive and positive vision of MayorMitchell and Star city councilmembers. The programs offered are specifically designed to encourage residents to be moreactive, make better daily healthly choices and be proactive in their healthcare.

One way to improve over-all health for youand your family is to grow your own food.Whether youhave room toplant a ½ acregarden or simplywant to make useof containers onyour porch, thereare excellentways to be a successfully gardener. Cometo the Universityof Idaho MasterGardeners ClassesApril 3 and 24th beginning at 6:30 p.m., Star City Hall. Call for details and to reserveyour spot 286-7247.

Looking for something for the whole family? Track Tuesdays will be April 8- May 20 from 6 – 7 p.m. FREE T-shirts will be given to those who complete the program.Start walking, running, or skipping the StarCentennial Track at Star Elementary.

For health prevention, the Saint AlphonsusMammogram unit will be in Star May 7thfrom 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Star City Hall.Stop making excuses and just get it done.

Also, the City of Star and St. Luke’s HealthSystem are partnering to bring information to the community about a variety of healthtopics. Future seminars will be offered on aquarterly basis.

Back pain is a common occurrence formany of us. In fact, up to 80 percent of theadult population will experience episodes ofback pain sometime in their life. While themajority of these episodes will resolve ontheir own, there are simple things that wecan do to prevent or minimize them. Pleasejoin our spine experts to learn about com-mon causes of back pain, what to do if youhave back pain, and, most importantly, howto reduce your chances of having back pain.Free to the public. Please email or call: KimIngraham 286-7247 to reserve your spotkingraham@staridaho.org Spine Wellness –

May 7th at 6:30 p.m. at StarCity Hall.

Need something fun andfit for your kids? Try Unplugand Be Outside Week. Theseries of free and reducedcost activities will inspireand empower families to getoff the couch and get active!The first activity will be Fit &Fun Field Games powered byFitOne & the BAM Jam 3 on3 Basketball Tourney on

Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 5:00 to 6:30p.m. at Star Elementary.

Fit & Fun Field Games are powered and organized by the staff of FitOne and the BAMJam 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament – two fun,family-friendly events in the Treasure Valley.A variety of game stations will be geared forkids ages 2 – 10 years, basketball games suchas bump and lightning will be available forkids ages 8 – 12.

It is the committee’s hope that we can stayahead of the obesity epidemic and help makeStar a healthier place for all. We are excitedto have the pleasure of working with somany affiliations that are truly concerned forthe better health of this great community. As always your input is valuable and wewould love to hear any ideas for program-ming not offered that you might have.

The Independent News • www.theindnews.com SPORTS April 2014 • PAGE 19

By Paul VenosdelThe Eagle High School Mustangs varsity

baseball team wants a state championshipthis season. Led by third year varsity startingshortstop/relief pitcher J.T. Williams, theMustangs are hungry to play ball. “We’re ayoung team with not a lot of return playersbut I think the young guys will definitely helpus,” says Williams.

J.T. Williams is going to enjoy every moment of his senior baseball season. He isappreciative of his time with the Eagle HighSchool varsity baseball team. “Coach Wrightgave me a tremendous opportunity to playbaseball at the varsity level my sophomoreyear and I’m truly thankful. I believe it mademe a better overall player,” says J.T.

The shortstop and relief pitcher isn’t tooconcerned with his statistics on the field. “I really don’t pay much attention to mystats,” says a humble Williams. However, inhis final season with the Mustangs one goaldoes remain for the senior – beat SkylerSouza’s record for stolen bases!

After graduating in May and doing somework umpiring youth baseball games thissummer, J.T. will be headed to the Universityof Washington to play baseball. “It’s an awesome place,” smiles J.T. He will attendclasses and begin a weightlifting program atthe end of July on the UW campus.

J.T. joins a Huskies baseball program thathas improved its facilities over the last threeyears. Husky Ballpark is a new 2,200 seat stadium with views of Lake Washington. The new stadium cost approximately $15 million to construct and includes a new enhanced scoreboard with new field turf. The Husky baseball program also added a new baseball team building which houses the locker room, coach’s offices, equipmentroom, training room and much more. The9,000-square foot facility has received rave reviews from visitors, players, and staff.

The University of Washington baseballteam is off to a 10-4-1 start this spring havingwon 6 in a row.

The road to Seattle to continue living outhis baseball dream and getting a quality edu-cation was an exciting but one J.T. is thankfulto have completed. “I’m glad the recruitingprocess is over. The whole thing is nerve racking, you never know for sure how thingsare going,” says Williams.

Player Spotlight: J.T. Williams #6Eagle High School Varsity Baseball Shortstop/Relief Pitcher

J.T. worked out at numerous baseballcamps including the University of Washing-ton. He was selected by the Kansas City Royals to participate in the Area Code Gamesin Long Beach, California and was invited fora workout with the Seattle Mariners organiza-tion last summer playing games on SafecoField. Playing ball in front of Major LeagueBaseball scouts and against other division onecollege talented prospects was a great learningexperience. Other regions of the country aretaking notice that Idaho is producing top quality baseball players.

“Idaho baseball has a great reputation, weplay hard and scouts are impressed with ourplayer’s work ethic,” says J.T.

Watch the Mustangs chase a state title inkey match-ups this season against Meridian,Centennial and Rocky Mountain live at theEagle High School ball field. Senior citizensand elementary students tickets are $2, students with activity cards are $3 and adulttickets are $5. Follow all the Eagle High Schoolvarsity baseball team action this season at:http://eaglehighbaseball.com/schedules/varsity/

Eagle High School senior J.T. Williams, is ready to enjoy every moment of Eagle

High's varsity baseball season, and is hoping to top it off with a championship win.

Photo credit to Tim Williams

TRINA’S FITNESS CORNER

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Recently one of myfamily members suf-fered a heart attack. He is recovering well,but has modified hisdiet, specifically hissalt intake. The drasticreduction of sodium

can be just as harmful as consuming largeamounts of it. Too little can cause spasms,irregular heart rhythms, sudden death andeven increase the risk of heart attack in hypertensive patients.

Understanding the role sodium plays inthe body, and the difference between "good"and "bad" sources of sodium, will help youget the bad salt out of your diet while stillsatisfying your body’s need for a source ofhigh quality sodium.

The FDA recommends 2500 mg. The Institute of Medicine recommends 1500 mgper day. However, according the CDC Ameri-cans from the age of 2 and up consumemore than 3000 mg per day of sodium.

There is no question our bodies need salt. Salt is necessary to retain hydration,carry babies to term, regulate blood sugar,contribute to a healthy thyroid, act like anantihistamine, and help with sleep.

Understanding the different kinds of salt is worth exploring.

1. Table salt is sodium and chloride usuallymined from rock salt or seawater. The othernaturally occurring minerals are strippedfrom it and often sold to vitamin compa-nies at a premium price. This refining results in a bitter taste, which is one reasonfor the fillers, including dextrose (good oldcorn sugar).2. Sea salt is sodium chloride and ulti-mately came from a sea at some point, allsalt is sea salt. The label “sea salt” is a marketing strategy to convince you to payhigher price for health food. White sea saltis no healthier than table salt.3. Unrefined sea salt such as Himalayansalt, Celtic sea salt, and real salt have 84 different minerals in it, instead of TWO.Unrefined sea salt will be colorful, shadesof pink, brown, or grey depending upon thesource. We cannot deny that unrefined seasalt provides a natural balance of mineralsthat keeps us healthy instead of making ussick.

Give your body what it craves, and don’tbe afraid to use salt when cooking. If youare eating real food (food that doesn’t require a label) you are probably not gettingenough salt in your diet to begin with. Besure to visit my website for more tips likethese or follow me on facebook.

To Salt or Not to Salt

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“ChAnGe”By Joanne M.W. Love

This spring has delivered a palpable shift inautonomy at our house; in other words, ahealthy dose of change. I approach thethought of change kicking and screaming as I enter it; I do not go gently into the night. If I’m lucky, as I wade through it, I’ll stoppounding my fists long enough to discover opportunities for growth and wisdom.

The most glaring change this month wasthe sudden lack of transportation needs frommy kids. For years the start of spring meantthe beginning of temporary insanity from theconstant juggling act between the schedules of three children. I had afternoons where Iclocked mileage on my car equivalent to a tripto Pendleton. Games, practices, meetings andclasses translated into a requisite amount ofweekend hours, staring at my calendar, coordi-nating all the destinations and ETA’s. It madeour kitchen feel like an air traffic control center.

On one of my busiest afternoons I literallyperformed a roadside handoff with a child likea baton in a relay, to a friend, who drove himthe final stretch to practice. I then turned mycar west to race another child to Caldwell.Amidst the dinners in the car, the changing ofclothes in the back seat, and an inordinateamount of time standing at the gas pump, I remember flopping into bed on these nightsreassuring myself with the mantra, “enjoy this, it’s not going to last.”

Boy was I right. It ended abruptly thismonth, no warning, no easing into it……..just cold turkey ended. I’m now merely thesupport staff; keeping the fridge full, laundrywashed, and water bottles stocked in cars.With two of three teenagers driving thisspring, I’ve diagnosed myself with post-traumatic driving disorder. It peaks in the lateafternoon around 4 p.m. when I find myselfstaring obsessively at the clock, wonderingwhen everyone will be home, faced with thereality that I actually have the time to make

dinner now. Even our 13 year old needs meless as she finds it more adventurous to haveher siblings pick her up. I have to say I don’tlike this.

It’s this newfound free time that’s drawnmy husband and I to linger in the barn whenit’s 6 p.m. and still no sign of teenagers. Atime in the evening that had otherwise beenrush hour traffic at our house, is suddenlylending itself to the luxury of quietude and recently, to observation. My husband noticeda subtle difference in our oldest barn cat oneevening. A difference that deteriorated quicklyand by nightfall, it was obvious he was shut-ting down.

Arnold was the first cat we brought homewhen we built our barn eighteen years ago.Everyone knows you can’t have a barn withouta barn cat! Over the years, he’s taught endlessbarn cat additions how to be part of our barnfamily. In the barn cat world, I’m sure he wasa self-proclaimed Lion King. He saw cats comeand go at our barn….some from coyotes, somefrom cars, and even some from schleppingthemselves into inferior indoor cats. He wasan immaculate mouser, wanting nothing morethan an occasional scratch…..but always on his terms. We tried coddling him as his weightand outside temperatures dropped by bringinghim in the house, then trying the laundryroom, then trying the garage. He would havenone of it, howling the entire night until hewas released to be a barn cat again.

We agreed that terrorizing him with a cartrip to the vet would be cruel, and so we satwith him, curled in the straw. Even our dog,who’d spent her whole life terrorizing this cat,could sense something was different tonightand curled up beside him. With a horse leaning over watching him, a dog curled upnext to him, and a grown woman crying andstroking him, he went gently into the night.

Although he was only a barn cat, it’s impos-sible to not give reverence to the honorableway he seemed to embrace the change that layahead. I could probably learn a lot from him.