There are very few times when Burley seems like a “big city” town. When I drive down Overland, or Main, I usually complain that there are 5 or 6 cars on the road in front of me.  I even get uppity when I have to wait at Stevo’s for 20 minutes to get a seat. When I am in a “big” city that actually has traffic, or you have to call for reservations weeks in advance for a great restaurant, I am completely beside myself.

That is why Wednesday night was so very out of the norm for our little town of Burley, Idaho. You see, there is a movie that is coming out tonight called New Moon. It is the second movie in the Twilight Saga book series that has taken the nation by storm, and has every teenage girl wishing that they could go to prom with a vampire.

The Century Cinema 5 is going to show the first movie of the series entitle Twilight at 9 p.m. Directly after that showing, New Moon will start at midnight (Yes, there is actually something other than Walmart that will be open past midnight tonight).

So now the question is, “What does this have to do with Big City Life?” I will tell you, usually going to the movies in Burley consists of showing up 5-10 minutes late, catching at least one preview and sitting in a peppered-with-people cinema. Shows do sell out, but for the most part you can avoid a line, get great seats, and still see the desired flick of choice.

That is not the case for New Moon.  As a matter of fact, the line started at 6 p.m………the night before the movie was going to show!

I have heard that in “big cities” people camp out in front of theaters to get tickets, but in Burley, Idaho? I had to see this one for myself. So, I loaded up my brother-in-law, and a few of his friends around 10 p.m. to head over to the movie theater in order to secure tickets for our family.  I figured there might be a few die-hards in front of us, but I was not prepared for the site of 20+ people dressed up like Eskimos in the November chill with tents, chairs, mats, and lots of snacks.

We quickly settled in with the excited crowd that seemed to continue to double with each passing hour. There was laughing, snoring , and teeth chattering every where you looked. Though some had been in line for 12+ hours, the mood was light, and it seemed that the majority of the people got a kick out of the fact that there were others crazy enough to brave the cold.

By the time the doors opened at 7 a.m. for ticket sales, there were well over 100 in line. I am sure the theater sold out for the 2 screen showing within 20 minutes. So, if you see someone with a big smile and a red nose today, changes are they are headed to New Moon and they had a “big city” experience in our “big city” small town.

Mike Ramsey

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Abrey Adams Photography

Walcott is a totally different place in the fall. When the water is low you can find a calm, relaxing, sandy beach. It almost feels like the North West Coast line. -Abrey Adams

Abrey Adams is a local photographer in the Mini-Cassia area. You can view her website by following this link…. Abrey Adams Photography

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A new year is on the way with Kristin Trevino,

a Le Cordon Bleu certified Executive Chef.

All classes $20.00

January 12^th & 14^th 2010

Unforgettable Dinners

This class teaches a meal from top to bottom.

January 26^th & 28^th 2010

Quick & Easy Pastas

Three different pastas, three different ways

February 9^th 2010

Chicken Dishes

Tired of the same thing week after week.  Broaden your horizons with these new recipes.

February 23^rd & 25^th 2010

Soups and Maybe a Salad

Comfort in a bowl

March 9^th & 11^th 2010

Clean Eating

This is a series we started last year. Light and satisfying meals to change the way you and your family eat forever.

March 23^rd & 25^th 2010

Starches

Orzo, Rissoto, Polenta. and more.  This class will teach you everything but potatoes.

April 6^th & 8^th 2010

Knife Skills

This class is hands on and seating is limited.

April 20^th & 22^nd 2010

International Cuisine

This was one of my favorite classes in school.  I’ll take you somewhere amazing.

All weekday classes are from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

All classes include a tasting of all prepared

foods and one-on-one instruction as well as

recipes you can use.

Reserve your seat today by calling

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Food for Fines at the Burley Public Library

During the month of November the Burley Library is pleased to accept food in lieu of fines, with the food to be distributed to local area food banks.  The purpose of the program is to give library users an opportunity to clear their outstanding fines and continue using the library in tight economic times.  It is also a time to support the area’s local food banks.

Each item of food cancels $1.00 or less of any fine.  Examples of accepted food items are canned fruits or vegetables, pork and beans, boxed macaroni and cheese, soup, cereal, rice, canned meat or fish, peanut butter, pasta or canned sauce.  Four packages of instant noodle or rice soups will be accepted toward $1.00 of fines.

The library can accept only unopened, pre-packaged foods and cannot accept damaged packaging, including dented cans.  No perishable food or condiments such as ketchup or mayonnaise or products in glass will be taken.

Food will be accepted for Burley Library overdue fines only, and not for lost or damaged items.  In addition, anyone wishing to make a food donation may do so.  Please bring the items to the library at 1300 Miller Avenue in Burley.  For more information, please contact the library director Julie Woodford at 878-7708, or online at www.bplibrary.org

BOISE – Brenda Martin Williams passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, from breast cancer.
I know this will be a difficult time for my family and I have chosen to write this obituary. I was born Jan 14, 1954, in Rupert, Idaho, the second child of Leonard and Betty Martin. I attended Minico High School and graduated in 1972. I then attended the University of Idaho, where I received a degree in business finance in 1975. I married Mitch Williams in May 1975, and we just celebrated 34 years together. After our oldest son, Patrick, was born, I felt like I needed a different career path and returned to medical school at the University of Washington. I graduated in 1987 and our second son, Colin, was born in December of 1987. I have been blessed to have two great sons and a wonderful husband. I was in practice in Boise for 17 years and saw my practice grow from one doctor to six doctors and appreciate the fact that I was in a practice with truly excellent partners and doctors.

I am survived by my husband and sons, Mitch, Pat and Colin; my parents, Leonard and Betty Martin of Paul; brothers, Doug (Lebbie) and Randee (Connie), both of Paul; and my sister and good friend, Melody Wysong (Earl) of Rupert.
I have had wonderful care the last 15 years at MSTI. Thank you, Dr. Paul Montgomery, Dr. Ron Dorn and all of the chemo nurses.

I also want to thank my partner, Dr. Jackie Maybach, for her help in this process.
In lieu of flowers, I would prefer contributions to Expedition Inspiration of Ketchum to aid in breast cancer research. Send to P.O. Box 4289, Ketchum, ID 83340, or to the Mini-Cassia Christian Education Association, 750 W. 71 N., Paul, ID 83347.

A service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St. in Boise, under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Neal Collins of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate the service. A second service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert.

I have had a blessed life and wish it had been longer, but I am grateful for the life I have had and as a Christian, I have no fear of death and look forward to life everlasting.

Once a year a competition comes around that might not be widely advertised, but still draws a rather large crowd. That competition is Mr. BHS. Students from the Burley High School vote on the Seniors who they think should be in the competition each year, and then the boys do their best to put on a “beauty pageant” like production.

The contestants this year were Dallas Allred, Christian Barraza, Robert Caldera, Bryson Cole, Sam Handy, Bo Hawker, Jaram Jones, Brent Lee, Christian Loya, Bret Ramirez, Alfonso Sanchez, and Christian Winmill.

Formal Wear

To start off, Mary Frances Adams and Art Silva introduced the boys one by one as they were escorted down the isles by their girl of choice. They were dressed in everything from tuxedos to pink converse all-stars while the MC’s read answers to questions the boys were asked like, “What is your favorite  ‘yo mamma’ joke?”

Talent Competition

Next, the audience was entertained with a wide variety of talents such as a hill billy fiddler, guitar rock band group, and even a Napolian Dynamite dancer. Laughter and applause accompanied the acts, and dry MC jokes filled the downtime.

Sports Wear Modeling

The boys then partnered with Special Olympians in showcasing a sport of choice. There were hunters with nerf guns, ice fishing, swimmers with a kiddie pool, and even ping pong (with balls being hit into the audience).

Impromptu Questions

The last event is a series of random questions asked to the participants. There were questions about “what teacher they would be”, or “who their favorite person was”.  Brent Lee, the hill billy fiddler, was asked to describe his experience at Burley High School in one sentence.  He said, “Burley High School is a great school where you can chill with your friends, and learn stuff sometimes…but mainly chill with your friends.” He was told it was a run on sentence.

Auction

After the events, the boys are auctioned off by Keith Couch. They are sold for 3 hours of hard labor (though I hear many talk their way out of it) for prices from $125 to $500.

Awards

The BPA announced the winners of the 2009 Mr. BHS as followed….

• Mr. Personality–Christian Barraza
• Best Sport–Dallas Allred
• Best Talent–Brent Lee

• 2nd Runner Up–Dallas Allred
• 1st Runner UP–Christian Winmill
• Mr. BHS–Brent Lee

Happy Ending

It was a great evening at the King Fine Arts Center and the boys, along with everyone else involved, put on another great show. This event is done each year to help fund the Burley Special Olympics program. There are currently 50 athletes from Cassia County, and over 110 volunteers who contribute their time and talents to the local program. 80% of the volunteers are Burley High School Students. I recommend that if you haven’t been to a Mr. BHS competition, then don’t miss the opportunity to come next year, and help fund a great program that has blessed the lives of many individuals and families in our area.

Reported By Mike Ramsey

Kirk and Janiece Burgess of Burley, are pleased to announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Kira Burgess to Sergio Andrés Rivadeneira, son of José and Susana Rivadeneira of Bella Vista, Tucuman, Argentina. Continue Reading

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