Archive for 2012
Fire in the Valley! Emergency Alert System
Posted by Spencer Fitch in News Thursday, 12 July 2012 06:52 No Comments
This morning, smoke blankets the valley as a result of several fires started by lightening yesterday. Â There were some close to homes and fields, but the largest resided in Knox Canyon.
One of the most important part of putting out a fire is to know about it early and to have enough people to fight the fire. Â I would like to (re)-announce the Emergency Alert System that we have for Arbon Valley.
The newest part of arbonvalley.com is the Emergency Text Messaging System. It is programmed to alert people in case of any sort of valley emergency. This includes fire, earthquakes, or any other sort of emergency. To receive emergency texts all you have to do is enter your cell phone number into the Emergency Text Messaging System found at www.arbonvalley.com.
On the 11th of July a fire was started by a lightning strike in Knox Canyon. The Emergency Text Messaging System was used for the first time and successfully alerted all those who had signed up for it. Due to the early alert, BML was notified immediately and citizens were quick to assist those in need. Â Sheep were evacuated and tractors were stationed in strategic locations to protect fields and potentially homes. Â A quick response can make all the difference.
This system allows news to travel more quickly to everyone in the valley. There are bound to be more fires around the valley and a quick response will be key to containing them. By signing up for the Emergency Text System you will be notified of any emergency as soon as possible. This will give you the opportunity to help protect our homes, crops, and the valley.
Hay Days Report
Posted by Spencer Fitch in Event Wednesday, 11 July 2012 14:43 No Comments
This year’s Arbon Hay Days was a lot of fun for everyone involved! There were a lot of new faces and everyone enjoyed meeting new people and learning how they are associated with the valley. It was a great opportunity for everyone to relax, visit, and play some games.The night started off with a potluck dinner of hamburgers, hotdogs, and every salad and dessert imaginable. While enjoying dinner everyone received a raffle ticket which put them in the raffle for items that were donated from various people around the valley. The prizes included: Arbon Valley hats donated by Jacob Andersen, genuine Arbon Valley Honey donated and harvested by Ryan Weston, food storage wheat donated by Hans Hayden, and some novelty cooking items donated by Juli Fitch.
Another thing that made the hay days great was the games.
For the first game the adults and kids teamed up. The kids were given squirt guns and the adults were given candles. The objective of the game was to be the first team to get their candle out by squirting it with the squirt gun. Due to some fine aiming on the kids part, none of the adults escaped the encounter dry.
The next game was a donut eating contest with a twist. The contestants not only had to eat their donut the fastest, the donut was suspended from a string above them and they couldn’t use their hands! This game was split into three separate categories: men, women, and couples. The first to go were the men. All the contestants gave it their all but in the end Taylor came out on top. In the women’s categorie Shancy Lusk roped in the victory.The couples categorie was slightly different than the rest. In this one the woman would hold the donut above their man while he attempted to eat it. If you were lucky enough to watch this categorie compete you witnessed something truly amazing. Jen and Dave Richardson completely dominated their competition and set a record time in the process. Dave was just a machine while he wolfed down that donut, but he couldn’t have performed so well if he didn’t have his wife Jenny to use her masterful direction abilities. This performance will be talked about for generations. Following this contest, Ryan Weston presented a sing along. Everyone joined in on the singing and it was a lot of fun. Ryan’s performance concluded the scheduled program and everyone was free to do as they pleased. Many people used this time to catch up with their friends and neighbors. There were also plenty of games going on at this time. Many people joined in on a volleyball game. Others played cornhole or boche ball. There was also a water balloon throwing contest. In this contest a team of two would throw a water balloon to each other. The team that could  throw their water balloon the greatest distance without it breaking was declared the winner. Another activity to enjoy was face painting. Kids and adults alike joined in on the fun of getting their face painted. This was a great time for everyone in the valley to get together and just have fun!
Special thanks to: The Hayden family for providing the grounds. Ryan Weston for his honey donation and musical performance. Juli Fitch and Hans Hayden for their donations to the raffle. A big thanks to Jacob Andersen for the time he spent planning and making this fun filled day possible.
Hay Days is Today!
Posted by Jacob Andersen in Event Saturday, 30 June 2012 06:49 No Comments
2nd Annual
Arbon Hay Days (TODAY!)
This invitation is for anyone with a connection to Arbon Valley. Â Do you live here? Â Did you used to live here? Â Do you have family or friends that live here? Â Do you wish you lived here? Â If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you MUST come!
Date: Saturday, June 30th 2012 (TODAY)
Location: Hayden’s Pond (Map)
Starts: 5:30PM
Dinner: 6:00PM (Burgers & Hotdogs provided)
Entertainment: 7:00pm
Bring: Camp Chairs to sit in and a dessert to share!
Questions: Call Jacob Andersen @ 208-932-4040
Follow the signs to the destination.
School Board Postings
Posted by Cheri Evans in School Board Notices Saturday, 23 June 2012 16:07 No Comments
The school is in need of a new or used refrigerator before school starts on August 27th. If anyone has or knows of one please call:
Jake Evans: 335-2176 220-3677
Jason Williams: 335-2259 242-7700
Melinda Campbell: 335-2187 705-7466
ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING May 8, 2012
The Arbon School Board met on May 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Jake Evans and Melinda Campbell were present as were Debbie Curry, Robin Claunch, and clerk, Cheri Evans.
The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Jason to approve the agenda. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Jake to approve the minutes. The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Melinda to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of May was $19,672.74. The school received $29.87 from property taxes, $24,358.29 from the State Department and $9.95 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $65,689.41. The Plant Facility received $4.11 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $33,436.18. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Melinda to approve the financial statement.
American Falls School District is still working on their 2012-2013 school calendar. Robin will stay in contact with them and email the board when she has their final calendar. The teachers are working on the supplies and textbook order. The science curriculum needs to be replaced this year; they are looking at a couple different publishers. The spring program is May 23rd at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The board has received three applicants for the teacher aide position. They will make a decision at June’s meeting. The supplemental levy will be held on May 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the school.
Nancy Fitch will be retiring at the end of the school year. Cheri will post the bus driver position. The board will make a decision at June’s meeting.
The board will have a work session on May 15th at 8:00 p.m. to work on the 2012-2013 school budget.
The next meeting and budget hearing will be held on June 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Approved 06-12-2012
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Hay Days 2012
Posted by Jacob Andersen in Event Friday, 15 June 2012 07:51 No Comments
2nd Annual
Arbon Hay Days
This invitation is for anyone with a connection to Arbon Valley. Â Do you live here? Â Did you used to live here? Â Do you have family or friends that live here? Â Do you wish you lived here? Â If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you MUST come!
Date: Saturday, June 30th 2012
Location: Hayden’s Pond (Map)
Starts: 5:30PM
Dinner: 6:00PM (Burgers & Hotdogs provided)
Entertainment: 7:00pm
Bring: Camp Chairs to sit in, a salad and/or dessert to share!
Questions: Call Jacob Andersen @ 208-932-4040
Special thanks to the following people:
Richard & Debbie Curry for cooking the dinner
Lynn Andersen for making the homemade root beer
LDS Primary for doing the face painting and kids fishing games
Spencer Fitch and Challis Stewart for MC’ing the entertainment
Haydens for letting us use their pond
I will be sending out another invite when the date gets closer. That will include many more “thank you’s” as I know that others will be assisting with this effort. I look forward to seeing you all. Remember to mark your calendar!