Prostitution sting nets 5 from Corvallis
Men arrested allegedly answered an online ad, met Albany police instead
ALBANY — Ten men answered an offer on an Internet ad site this week and got arrested for prostitution in the first sting operation of its kind by Albany police.
The police say they could have nabbed more had they been allowed more time for the operation, which took from 4:30 p.m. to around midnight Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Express.
“The number of arrests indicates that the role social media on the Internet plays in prostitution in Albany is larger than probably the average citizen realizes,” police Detective Brad Liles said Friday. “We are getting an idea from this about how prevalent the problem is.”
Four of those caught in the sting live in Albany and five live in Corvallis. One is from Boise, Idaho. All are charged with prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $6,200 fine. They are scheduled to appear at 1:15 p.m. June 20, in Linn County Circuit Court.
The investigative reports on each person will be forwarded to the district attorney’s office.
Liles did not want to reveal many details about the operation so as not to jeopardize potential similar enforcement actions in the mid-valley or elsewhere.
Employees at the Holiday Inn Express were not told the type of operation to be conducted, only that something was about to happen. Twelve officers took part.
The police allege that the clients agreed to exchange money for sexual conduct or contact with a woman via the website backpage.com. (Thinly disguised sex ads on the nationwide site have been cited in a recent report on CNN and, in an email Friday, by a group called Enough is Enough.)
After the men knocked on the door at the hotel at prearranged times, under Oregon law the crime of prostitution was considered to have been committed, Liles said.
When police opened the door, they pushed the unsuspecting clients to the ground and handcuffed them.
“We are physical when making an arrest because we don’t know if a person is armed, and we don’t want to have to go running after a person in a motel,” he said.
A 27-year-old Albany man caught in the sting was willing to talk about his experience if the Democrat-Herald agreed not to name him in this story. He said he arrived at the hotel at 7 p.m., knocked on the door and immediately was arrested.
“I never even saw a woman,” he said. “I was held in the room for two hours and saw two more guys come in and get arrested.”
The man said officers wore shorts and T-shirts with bullet-proof vests.
“I was taken to jail, and we all were held there until about midnight when everything was finally over,” said the man, who is married. “This was my first time out and I went because a buddy told me about it.”
Liles said the operation was justified: “Prostitution destroys families, puts people at risk of contracting sexually-transmitted diseases, and puts both male and female prostitutes at risk for a myriad of physical, mental and emotional problems.”
Article source: http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/prostitution-sting-nets-from-corvallis/article_3b621928-a18d-11e1-98ed-001a4bcf887a.html
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Public Safety Log (May 18)
People arrested are innocent unless proven otherwise in court. Initial charges often change as a case progresses.
Albany Police
Ten arrested in prostitution sting — Officers arrested 10 men allegedly attempting to solicit the services of a prostitute Wednesday evening at a local hotel.
Capt. Eric Carter described the event as a “targeted enforcement operation,” however, he declined to give further details. “From an operational standpoint, there isn’t much I can say beyond that,” he said.
The men ranged in age from 20 to 59 and lived mostly in Corvallis and Albany, with one man from Boise, Idaho. According to a city official, the men found the prostitution services online.
Asked what prompted the sting, Carter said, “It’s something that we are aware of going on in the community. This is the first opportunity we’ve had to go in and address it. Clearly, there was a need for it based on the number of people we were able to arrest.”
Linn County Sheriff
Arrest — Gerald McKenzie Davis, 43, of Salem was arrested about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Marion County parole and probation office on three counts of first-degree sex abuse. The alleged abuse happened in mid- to late 2010 at a residence in Harrisburg.
The victim, a girl, was about 9 years old at the time. She recently told a family friend about the incidents. The friend told the girl’s mother, who called law enforcement.
Davis was lodged at the Linn County Jail.
ID theft arrest — Deputies arrested Robin Ann Ostovar, 44, about 2:10 p.m. Wednesday at her home in the 400 block of S.E. Hazel Street in Mill City on charges of identity theft, computer crimes, second-degree theft and credit card fraud.
The investigation began after deputies received a phone call the evening of Jan. 6 from a woman who identified herself as Ostavar’s former roommate. The caller said the two were living together in Mill City the previous October and November. Since then, someone had used the woman’s bank card and had been getting loans in her name.
Deputies investigated and brought Ostovar to the Linn County Jail on Wednesday.
Sweet Home Police
Injured leg — A young man was injured Wednesday when he got out of a Suburban being driven by his foster father and the vehicle ran over his leg.
It happened about 7:40 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Long Street and 18th Avenue.
The 15-year-old had unexpectedly exited the vehicle at a stop sign, according to an officer’s report.
Medics provided the boy with first aid at the scene. He was taken by private vehicle to receive additional medical care.
Sweet Home Fire
Tree fire — At 11:05 a.m. Thursday, firefighters were called to the 26900 block of Fern Ridge Road when a burn pile got too hot and a tree above it started smoldering.
A firefighter was able to extinguish the fire in a few minutes.
Article source: http://democratherald.com/news/local/public-safety-log-may/article_304b3cee-a09e-11e1-bb93-0019bb2963f4.html
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Corder, Hart, Nessett, Schaefer lose reelection; other challengers statewide …
Four legislative races Tuesday resulted in the defeats of Republican incumbents, but all other challengers fell short of their goal of toppling long-standing and well-funded incumbents.
GOP Rep. Phil Hart of Hayden lost a four-way race to challenger Ed Morse, ending an eight-year legislative career that has been criticized for an ongoing battle with state and federal tax collectors. Hart ended the night with 31.2 percent of the vote to Morse’s 35.4 percent.
Nampa Rep. Robert Schaefer, a 28-year legislative veteran, lost to former Canyon County Commissioner Todd Lakey in a rout. Lakey scored 61.4 percent of the vote.
Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee Chairman Tim Corder of Mountain Home lost in the redrawn legislative district that found him opposite Senate colleague Bert Brackett of Rogerson. Brackett collected 57.4 percent of the vote to Corder’s 42.6 percent.
In another tussle among incumbents, freshman Dan Johnson, recently appointed to the Senate, put down a challenge from Rep. Jim Nessett. The two-way race for the Lewiston-area district ended with Johnson securing more than 59 percent of the vote.
Elsewhere, incumbents held their ground despite plenty of money and advertising intended to unseat them. Panhandle Sen. Shawn Keough and Reps. George Eskridge and Eric Anderson easily put away challenges from the right with 70.7 percent, 66.8 percent and 63 percent, respectively.
In Kootenai County, freshman Sen. Steve Vick walked away with 61.8 percent of the vote against rival and former Sen. Mike Jorgenson, whom Vick defeated two years ago.
In the Benewah-Latah District 5, Greshman Bouma, who defeated Sen. Gary Schroeder in the GOP Primary in 2010, won a contest against Schoeder’s son, Barrett, with 68 percent of the vote. That means Bouma will have a rematch against incumbent Democrat Sen. Dan Schmidt in November.
Freshman Rep. Shannon McMillan of Silverton grabbed 47 percent of the vote in a three-way contest featuring Rex Rammell, who is known for his bids for statewide office. Rammell mustered just less than 31 percent of the vote.
Rep. Steven Thayn of Emmett won the GOP nomination in his quest to move to the Senate. The three-way race garnered him 44.6 percent of the vote in a sweeping new District 8 that covers five counties: Boise, Custer, Gem, Lemhi and Valley.
House Majority Caucus Chairman Ken Roberts of Donnelly, who was targeted for defeat by his own House leadership team, won the GOP nomination with a plurality of almost 45 percent in a three-way race.
Rep. Lenore Barrett of Challis also chalked up a win in a four-way race, with more than 37 percent of the vote.
Sen. Monty Pearce of New Plymouth put away his opposition, Matthew Faulks of Parma, with 56 percent of the vote despite a challenge that focused on last legislative session’s ethics inquiry (for which Pearce was exonerated) and his support for new oil and gas regulations.
Likewise, Pearce’s District 9 House colleague, Rep. Judy Boyle of Midvale, amassed an almost 57 percent majority despite facing a four-way race and heavy criticism for the new oil and gas statutes.
Newly-minted Sen. Jim Rice of Caldwell, appointed a few months ago to replace Sen. John McGee who resigned, easily dispatched Kent Marmon with 68.8 percent of the vote.
Senate Health and Welfare Chairman Patti Anne Lodge captured 59.8 percent of the vote over former Rep. Maurice Clements, to claim the GOP nomination for the Canyon County District 11 seat. Both of her House seatmates, Gayle Batt and Christy Perry, also won Tuesday and face no opposition in the fall.
Senate State Affairs Chairman Curt McKenzie fended off a challenge from retired dairy farmer Hubert Osborne, securing the GOP nomination for the Canyon County seat with 54.3 percent of the vote.
In Ada County, Rep. Marv Hagedorn will move to the Senate later this year, securing 55.5 percent of the vote against former legislators Stan Bastian and Gary Bauer.
Tom Dayley, a former Department of Agriculture employee, picked up 34.3 percent of the vote in a four-way race to win the GOP nomination in an open District 21 seat.
In District 22, Jason Monks won the GOP nomination with 39.7 percent of the vote, narrowly beating out former representative and county commissioner Fred Tilman and three other rivals.
In the Mini-Cassia area, Senate Finance Chairman Dean Cameron of Rupert gained re-election to the new District 27 by defeating Cassia County rancher Doug Pickett. Cameron scored almost 57 percent of the vote.
In southeastern Idaho, former Rep. Rusty Barlow couldn’t come close to beating freshman Rep. Jim Guthrie of McCammon. Guthrie won the GOP nomination with 65.3 percent of the vote, but still faces opposition in November. Sen. John Tippetts of Montpelier, won re-election with 57.5 percent over Scott Workman.
In eastern Idaho, Dell Raybould, the House Environment, Energy and Technology Committee chairman, had no problem securing re-election against two challengers with 58.6 percent of the vote.
Finally, two former legislators switched from the Statehouse to the county courthouse. Sen. Joyce Broadsword of Sagle, who did not seek re-election, beat incumbent Cornel Rasor for a seat on the Bonner County Commission. Broadsword collected 51 percent of the vote. Rep. Carlos Bilbao won a four-way race for a spot on the Gem County Commission.
Article source: http://www.idahoreporter.com/2012/corder-hart-nessett-schaefer-lose-reelection-other-challenges-statewide-fail-to-sway-voters/
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Primary 2012: GOP Party Gets Off to Sleepy Start
Editor’s Note: Emily Anderson, a Junior at Boise State, is interning with the Boise Weekly editorial team this summer. We asked her to bring her unique insights as a student to join our news team on primary night.
Inside the Tamarack ballroom at Boise’s Riverside Hotel, the GOP Primary Night party kicked off with a somewhat sleepy start. In fact, the campaign posters of Rep. Raul Labrador, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna, and other, less high-profile Republican candidates plastering the walls outnumbered attendees well past 7 p.m., when the rally began. Is was not until 8:30 p.m. that some of the big wigs (including Labrador, Luna and Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter) and their supporters began to soothe the boredom (and empty pockets) of bartenders catering the event.
In the meantime I spent my time chatting with a robust cheery-faced fellow, Gordon Browning, who was one the early bird candidates to show up at the event. Earlier in the day, after an afternoon nap, he escaped the “honey-dos,” or house chores, his politically-unenthusiastic wife had in mind for him. In fact, Browning said that his wife was one of many Idahoans who chose not to vote on Tuesday. When asked if he thought the poor voter turnout might have been influenced by the fact that this year Republicans created a potentially confusing closed election, he shook his head briefly and noted, “she didn’t mind that.” Neither did he.
Even when Idaho First Lady Lori Otter ordered a fizzing beverage from the bar, she remarked on the low turnout.
“They said this was the lowest turnout at the polls since 1988,” said Otter.
She speculated that people were “probably just feeling campaign fatigue” and that many were more focused on the presidential campaign, as witnessed by the significant turnout at this year’s Idaho GOP Caucuses at Taco Bell Arena.
But not everyone was fatigued by Idaho campaigning. Walking down the halls at the Riverside, I came upon Tom Luna’s quietly advertised hospitality suite, featuring a full spread of veggies, droopy chilled cocktail shrimp, and taquitos. As soon as Luna’s gaggle of supporters learned I was from Boise Weekly, one balding man piped up, “Try the taquitos. They’re homemade from Luna’s mother sitting over there.” He gestured his finger toward an elderly women affixed to a television screen in the hotel room. “She just had knee surgery, too,” the stranger added. Luna, who was standing by the door to the room, nodded in agreement.
By the end of the evening, Republican Party leaders, who still hold the lion’s share of seats in the Idaho Statehouse, gave off an extremely casual and confident persona from their “fashionably late” attendance to their overall outlook toward the event, captured in Lori Otter’s statement, “Tonight, some people are gonna win and some people are gonna lose.”
Article source: http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2012/05/16/primary-2012-a-new-perspective
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Exergy Development Group brings valley cyclists with Exergy Tour – Idaho Press
TREASURE VALLEY — Some of the best female cyclists in the world will race through the valley next week, including former world champion Kristin Armstrong of Boise, during the inaugural Exergy Tour.
The tour, founded by Boise-based Exergy Development Group, is one of the cyclists’ last chances to earn international ranking points for the upcoming Olympic Games in London.
Nampa, Boise, Kuna, Garden Valley and Idaho City will take turns during the five-day tour as host city, launching the race with a festival.
“ … This is a world-class event,” Nampa Mayor Tom Dale said. “This is bringing Olympic-level athletes to Nampa.”
With a $100,000 prize purse, the Exergy Tour will award the largest amount for a women’s race of its kind in the history of the sport, communications director Heather Hill said.
Tour will boost local businesses
The more than 115 cyclists from places such as Italy, Germany and Switzerland will bring with them dozens of support personnel and staff, housed and fed by five Boise hotels during the five-day tour. The Idaho Potato Commission will provide a potato bar.
Plus, out-of-town spectators are expected to have a significant economic impact paying for rooms, meals, gas and rental cars, Hill said.
“When you bring people to town, they’re going to spend money,” Dale said. “ … When hotels get full, restaurants get business.”
Then there are those little, less-obvious expenses such as laundry services for the athletes and staff.
Exergy contracted local businesses for needed services as much as possible, Hill said.
For example, local artist Irene Deely, who made the 2009 Special Olympics Cauldron that sits at the Boise Airport, made the tour’s trophy and posters.
Bicycling interest on the rise
One of the purposes of the tour, Hill said, is to inspire and open doors for women to be active.
“The overall vision of the Exergy Tour is to create greater opportunity for women in sport and to educate young girls about the importance, benefits and opportunities that can come to them through sport in their lives.”
Competitions like the Exergy Tour spark recreational interest in Idaho, which has a long-term economic impact.
“They’re going to see the best of Idaho, and if we get … any type of news coverage nationally, that is great for tourism, and that brings in dollars,” said Leo Hennessy, the non-motorized trails coordinator for the state of Idaho.
Events with role model athletes, he said, have encouraged women in Idaho to road and mountain bike — and they’re investing big bucks in top-of-the-line bikes.
“They’re buying the $2,000 bikes,” he said.
Adam Haynes, who recently opened Rolling H Cycles in Nampa, expects the tour to have the same type of positive impact on the local cycling community as the Boise Ironman 70.3 had on triathletes, he said.
“As a bike shop, we anticipate an increased interest in cycling during and after the event. But more importantly, we anticipate people becoming more aware of cycling in general.”
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Trey McIntyre Project’s Lauren Edson’s letter from Asia:
Dancer Lauren Edson is blogging for the Idaho Statesman, while the company is on its DanceMotion USA tour, sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Edson grew up in Boise and is having the time of her life, she says. The company is now in Hanoi. Check back for more reports from Edson as the company continues its travels through Asia.
The last few days have been packed full of some really exciting things.
We traveled from Manila to Iloilo, Philippines, to do some more creative work with a local company and for a performance at Central Philippine University. The flight to Iloilo was just one-hour, but it was extremely bumpy—we were all very happy when we landed safely in the city.
(Below: Edson rehearsing McIntyre’s “Blue Until June” at the company’s Boise studio in February.)
The next morning we worked with a group of Panay-Bukidnon dancers and musicians from the Calinog region. We first had the opportunity to watch them perform some of their dances in beautiful costumes, which had hundreds of coins fastened to their headdresses, belts, and bracelets. These dances (like the ones we learned in Manila) mimicked the beautiful movements of birds. We then got to participate in the movements. The coordination was much trickier than we thought it would be. One of these very talented dancers began at the age of seven and is now in her 80s. She had such a beautiful spirit and it was a privilege to be in her company.
We then traveled to take a ballet class at the Central Philippine University. It was our first class in some time and it felt really nice to get moving. TMP then performed alongside three local companies that evening and we received an overwhelming response to Leatherwing Bat—I’m not in this piece, so I had the rare opportunity to sit back and enjoy the rest of the company in their element. It was such a nice treat.
The following day, we returned to Manila where we had time to do some sightseeing and a little shopping. In Old Manila, we wandered through the streets taking photos and happened upon the sweetest little black-and-white kitten tucked in between some rocks. He was so precious it was hard not to take him with us.
We finished off our adventures in the Philippines with a performance at Market! Market!, a venue inside a bustling mall. We danced alongside the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group and Ballet Philippines. It was an honor to share the stage with these artists.
Yesterday, we had a long journey from Manila to Hanoi, Vietnam. It felt so good when we finally arrived at our hotel, exhausted from a big day of travel. Today is an off day for the company so we’ll all get a chance to relax, do some sightseeing and perhaps throw in a load of laundry.
Lauren Edson
Click here to see photos of the trip by the company dancers.
Article source: http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/05/14/artsbeat/trey_mcintyre_projects_lauren_edsons_letter_asia
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FUNDSY: 45 years of making a difference in the Treasure Valley
When Terry Reilly Health Services opened its expanded Boise clinic last July, it included space for a digitalX-ray machine. The organization hasn’t had the money to buy one, so the space has been sitting empty since then.
It won’t for long. If everything goes as planned, the Boise clinic will have a new $90,000 X-ray machine in the next few months, courtesy of FUNDSY’s biennial fundraising gala.
A LONG TIME ON THE GROUND
FUNDSY’s unusual name harks back to its first project in 1967, when a group of community leaders came together to raise “funds” for the “Y.” That effort was such a success — even raising extra money for local scouting programs — that what was intended as a one-time affair became a Boise charitable tradition.
FUNDSY operates on a two-year cycle. The group will host its black-tie gala Saturday, May 19. This year it’s throwing itself a 45th birthday party.
“We’re pretty proud of that,” said FUNDSY Executive Director Vickie Chaney.
FUNDSY’s goal is to raise $250,000 through the gala, donations and a silent auction.
Terry Reilly and the Humane Society were selected as the beneficiaries from about 40 applicants, said Chaney.
Grant-seekers fill out a four-page application detailing their requests, their work and standing in the community, their financial circumstances, and plans for using a FUNDSY grant.
Requests for funding range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars, said Chaney. Only bricks-and-mortar projects are eligible.
This year, the grant committee met for three weeks before deciding on three finalists. The FUNDSY board chose the top two.
“It’s a long process, but we think it’s fair,” said Chaney.
Approximately 90 percent of the money raised will go to the beneficiaries, said Chaney. The rest will support FUNDSY’s operations until the next round of funding in two years.
MUCH-NEEDEDEQUIPMENT
Terry Reilly Health Services runs seven medical clinics and five dental clinics in the Treasure Valley. More than 4,000 patients received services at the Boise clinic between April 2011 and March 2012. That’s an increase from 2,800 patients the previous year.
The organization serves clients with a range of incomes, or with no income at all. Respiratory issues, pneumonia and bronchitis are among the most common diagnoses for homeless men and women, said Ann Sandven, chief development officer.
Broken bones are also common. Not having an X-ray machine means staffers have to send patients to other clinics to be X-rayed. Many of those are unable to provide the discounts for low-income and indigent patients that Terry Reilly does.
“Nearly every day this comes up as an issue,” said Sandven.
Staffers at Terry Reilly are “ecstatic” about FUNDSY’s support this year, she said.
If the gala raises more than the cost of the X-ray, Terry Reilly will use the money for clinic furniture and computers, and on finishing construction of its new space.
“And, of course, we have a loan payment to make,” said Sandven.
BRICKS AND MORTAR
FUNDSY’s emphasis on buildings and equipment is unique among grantors, said Christine Wiersema, development director at the Idaho Humane Society.
FUNDSY helped the Idaho Humane Society build its current home on Dorman Street with a $250,000 grant in 1998.
The 2012 infusion will equip a high-volume surgical suite to allow the shelter to double the number of spay and neuter surgeries it performs each year to 20,000 — more than any other shelter in the Pacific Northwest.
Because of the support, more veterinary students from Washington State University will be able to do hands-on training and care for animals at the shelter.
“None of this would be possible without FUNDSY,” said Wiersema.
A FAST TURNAROUND
A FUNDSY grant comes with the requirement that beneficiaries use the money within 18 months. This means projects happen fast.
Bogus Basin was a beneficiary in 2010. The Magic Carpet lift for kids was in operation this season. The Children’s Free Dental Clinic used its grant to pay off the mobile van it uses to provide free dental care across Ada County for kids who might not get it otherwise.
The money that used to go to a monthly van payment is now paying for checkups for 100 more kids each month.
FRIENDS FOR THE DURATION
Relationships with FUNDSY are often long-lived, ongoing and evolving.
“We have funded several organizations, like the Y, like the Humane Society, two or three times,” said Chaney.
Terry Reilly has gotten grants in the past. Considering FUNDSY’s longevity — the group started giving away money the same year as the first Super Bowl; the year the Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” — it’s tempting to say there are more local nonprofits with ties to FUNDSY than without them.
The group’s composition is changing, said Chaney. Many longtime members are retiring. The board is now cultivating members in their 20s, 30s and 40s.
The desire to hang on to some of FUNDSY’s traditional glamour hasn’t changed. It’s one of the priciest tickets in town.
In the early years, it was a coup for young women to be named “Miss FUNDSY,” said Chaney. The title came with a FUNDSY “court” and the responsibility of modeling the fur coats, jeweled necklaces and convertibles that local businesses regularly donated to the auction.
A few years ago, the board considered dropping the black-tie dress code. They ended up voting unanimously to keep the FUNDSY tradition.
But FUNDSY is acknowledging a new, more austere age and casting a wider net.
“Any nonprofit will tell you the same story,” Chaney said. “We don’t have big corporations to write big checks anymore. We are relying on individuals, and smaller companies.”
For the first time, people who can’t pay the gala ticket price, or would rather help in other ways, can get involved.
The online “Help in a Heartbeat” project, kicked off with seed money from Bodybuilding.com, lets people donate an amount of their choice to the beneficiaries.
The donations are tax-deductible, with 100 percent going to the beneficiaries. A few large donations have already come in through the website, said Chaney. People can give as little as $25.
In the FUNDSY tradition, the benefits are tangible.
A $25 donation, for example, buys two prescriptions at the Terry Reilly pharmacy. A donation of $50 provides one month’s food for six shelter dogs.
Anna Webb: 377-6431
Article source: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/05/11/2111374/45-years-of-making-a-difference.html
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These mommas let their babies grow up to be cowboys – Idaho Press
Willie Nelson couldn’t have been more wrong. These moms are incredibly proud of their babies who have grown up to be cowboys and ride bulls on the PBR’s Built Ford Tough Tour.
While there won’t be hugs and kisses for Mother’s Day for Leanne Pozzobon and Susie Snyder, both will enjoy the holiday knowing their boys are doing something they love.
“To me, knowing he’s doing what he loves, it makes me happy, that’s my Mother’s Day gift,” Leanne said of her son, Ty Pozzobon, a 20-year-old in his second year competing in the PBR.
Ty is No. 16 in the world standings heading into this weekend’s Boise Invitational at the Idaho Center, which begins tonight at 7 and concludes with a 2 p.m. performance on Sunday — Mother’s Day.
Riding on a family-oriented holiday, like Mother’s Day, can be tough, but Luke Snyder says you get use to it.
“In the bull riding world, moms and you are all used to that ‘cause that’s how it’s been since day one,” said Luke Snyder, who is No. 15 in the world heading to Nampa. “So we make up for it when we get back home. The day may say Mother’s Day, but you can make it Mother’s Day any day.”
Still, what exactly do moms think of their babies riding bulls on Mother’s Day?
“First of all, I’m very proud of him, the way he handles himself,” Susie Snyder said of Luke, the 2008 Nampa PBR champion who has been riding bulls for 20 years, and professionally for 12 years.
He got his start at a rodeo camp at the age of 7, and Susie adds he was daredevil of a child.
“He was dirty, and that was just it,” Susie said of Luke’s return from camp, knowing he was hooked.
“And I talked to some moms one time at the PBR and they said the same thing, it’s just something they’re kinda born with.”
As for her son riding on Mother’s Day, Susie adds that she expects a call, “and that’s it, for me, and I’m not just kidding about this,” she said.
“Any day I see Luke is Mother’s Day to me, and I mean that from the bottom of my heart.”
Of course, while proud of her son, Susie does worry, as Luke recalls his start as a bull rider with his mom nervously videoing his rides.
“We’d come back home and bring the old video tapes back and they’d be a little shaky, almost make you sick when you’d watch them back,” he said.
Susie Snyder still watches videos of her son, now after his PBR rides, but only after checking her computer to see the results and make sure Luke is safe and sound.
Then, like a proud mom, “I wind the tape up and I watch the recording of it,” she said. “That way I know he’s not hurt, and when he rides really good, I’ll play it in slow, I’ll play it backwards, I’ll actually do the pause and kinda watch his technique.”
As for Leanna Pozzobon, she says her son, Ty, too, was hooked at an early age, even early, then Snyder as Leanne’s husband, Luke, was a former bull rider, and Ty grew up practicing in a backyard arena, taught by his dad.
“He’s had a passion for it ever since he could walk,” Leanne said of Ty, adding she never worried about his safety because “his dad has taught him everything and safety was always first.”
Actually, she admits she worries less about Ty’s 8-second rides and time in the arena and more about him traveling the country.
Of course, she helps out — Leanne books Ty’s flights and hotels and helps manage his money, keeping them very close. She adds that when he’s home “he’s momma’s boy.”
So, yes, Ty admits it is tough to miss Mother’s Day, but he adds that he’ll call his mom, and Leanne adds he spoils her when he gets the chance.
“Like for Valentine’s Day he sent me a big bouquet of flowers, she said.”
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Stein’s Markets receive honor
Posted: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 12:00 am
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Updated: 12:59 am, Wed May 2, 2012.
The Coeur d’ Alene Press
The Idaho High School Activities Association announced that Stein’s Markets has been selected as the statewide recipient of the Duane D. Wolfe Memorial Award, given to an individual or business that has supported high school activities either financially or through service for at least 10 years.
“It means a lot,” said Larry Stein, the company’s co-owner and president. “We were humbled and felt really good about the fact that we were recognized by local districts in Idaho.”
In fact, he said, it was an honor just to be nominated locally.
Stein is a third-generation owner of the company, and he said his family has always focused on local youth. Winning this award was a “neat reminder” of how important supporting local business is, because often, money is poured back into the community.
Stein’s Market was first established in Kellogg in 1929 and later expanded to Osburn in 1958 and Rathdrum in 1977. For more than five decades, the Stein’s Markets have been providing cash donations, personnel donations for help with various projects, space in the store for fundraisers, raffles, purchasing advertisements and direct donations of food, gift cards and other prices to five Idaho high schools including Mullan, Wallace, Kellogg, Lakeland and Timberlake.
Osburn, Kellogg and Rathdrum have Stein’s Markets locations, as well as Troy and Eureka, Mont.
Stein’s Market will be officially honored at the annual Idaho High School Activities Association Hall of Fame banquet at the Riverside Hotel in Boise Aug. 1.
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