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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
March 20th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Live Next Door To Idaho Elk
This is every hunters dream property. Five, unrestricted, acres adjacent to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation land in Garden Valley Idaho. The proximity to Crouch City services and the future city park, makes it a great spot for the rest of the family, as well. This property has a wonderful building site, with views of the Middle Fork of the Payette River. The perfect combination of privacy, seclusion, great hunting and accessibility.
Available for $220,000
Find out more here, or, to see this great property contact me for a grand tour.
Would you like to learn more about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation?
Click Here to ask be about it.
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Pep Hall Halo Youth Group Fund Raiser
February 28th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
March 7th, Friday Night Dinner will Benefit Halo Youth Group
Come on out on Friday night, visit with neighbors, have a great meal and a movie at Pep Hall. Proceeds will benefit the St. Jude’s Youth Group mission trip to Obregon, Mexico.
The purpose of the mission trip is to help build a children’s refuge center.
Friday, March 7th
Pep Hall
Dinner 6:00 PM
Movie 8:00 PM (Facing the Giants)
The menu will be a Baked Potato and Salad Bar
Kids Under 10 $3.50
10 - Adult $7.00
Families $25.00
Please make reservations by contacting Cassie or Jake at 462-2224
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You Know You’re In Idaho When….
February 26th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
… Fish and Game Feeds Wildlife at the Local Rifle Range
Yes! It’s true. Visiting the Garden Valley rifle range, binoculars in hand, I was able to get a really good look at the mule deer and elk coming into the Fish and Game Feeding Station.
I wondered why Idaho F&G chose such an unlikely spot to feed wild animals. About that time, Ben, our local Fish and Game officer, happened by. He shared some insight into the F&G strategy. Ben explained that it used to be the habit of the Fish and Game, local wildlife advocates and often, unsuspecting, ranchers to feed the local herds in the winter. Since elk often live to be over 15 years old, generations of animals learned that it was safe to stay in the mountains during severe weather. 
Certain food sources would always be available. For a variety of reasons, including road development and human encroachment, Fish and Game wildlife management thought it wise to encourage the herds to migrate away from the wintry mountains.
For the past eight years the winter feeding programs have been discontinued. More members of the wildlife herds now leave the mountains for the milder valley climate.
But if the plan has worked so well why are there feeding stations in Garden Valley this year? 
Ben pointed out that the feeding stations are all located on the north slopes. That is the south facing, sunny, side. The plan is to coax the wildlife to the north side of the South Fork of the Payette River, where, he explained, winter can be 6 weeks shorter. By now the animals are living entirely on what’s left of their body fat, built up before winter. After our record breaking winter, the fat reserves are running very low. Reducing their winter stress by several weeks could make a difference in the survival of some animals.
Now I know what the guy meant when he told me, “You appear to have wintered well”!
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Garden Valley Plays in A1 Tourney
February 13th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living
The Garden Valley womens basketball team competes today in the A1 State Tournament. 16 teams will vie for a slot in the finals on Saturday at the Idaho Center.
After winning the title in 2006, Garden Valley is primed for a victory.
Go Wolverines!!!
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
February 8th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate, Garden Valley Sellers
Rocky Mountain Elk Neighbors
This is every hunters dream property. Five, unrestricted, acres adjacent to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation land in Garden Valley Idaho. The proximity to Crouch City services and the future city park, makes it a great spot for the rest of the family, as well. This property has a wonderful building site, with views of the Middle Fork of the Payette River. The perfect combination of privacy, seclusion, great hunting and accessibility.
Find out more here, or, to see this great property contact me for a grand tour.
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Record Breaking Snow Fall in Garden Valley, Idaho
February 8th, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
Real Estate Sales Start The Year Strong In Spite Of Snowy Weather.
It’s been more than 20 years since Garden Valley has seen this much snow! Idahoans have been hoping for a strong winter, heavy mountain snowpack and the promise of a healthy irrigation season. Well our wishes have come true. I love winter and can’t imagine having too much snow. My friends and co-workers have gotten quite tired of my cheery attitude while they struggle with cabin fever.
Yesterday came close to convincing me that there indeed could be an over abundance. While giggling about the beautiful snowy weather, I look up just as a roof full of snow slid onto the hood of my car. Looks like I’m getting a new hood for my birthday!
Oh well! I’m willing to take it all in stride after reviewing the year-to-date sales figures for Garden Valley. Even as the weather has convinced some buyers to delay planned trips to Garden Valley, total sales are at a very cheery $3,156,259. Compare this to total sales of $12,000,000 in 2007. I’d say we are starting the year out very nicely.
Bring your snowmobiles, snowshoes, sleds and hot chocolate. Enjoy the fantastic winter. It could be your last chance for another 20 years.
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites!
February 1st, 2008 Categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
This House is Green. That’s Eco-Friendly Green.
As usual I like to wrap up the week with one of your favorite listings. Garden Valley is enjoying one of the prettiest winters we’ve had in years. This home is a great place to really enjoy the winter. A new owner of this home would be mesmerized by the views while sitting in the warmth and comfort of the geothermal heated home. The cozy cottage style decor has plank floors, exposed beams, granite counters and plenty of windows to let in the Idaho light. The huge deck is great for entertaining. Bring your horses. They’ll have plenty of room on the 3.19 acres.
Click here for more pictures and property details.
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Garden Valley Super Tuesday Democratic Caucus
February 1st, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
Make Your Voice Heard in Grass Roots Gathering
Attend the Boise County Democratic Caucus. This is your chance to be heard. Help elect Boise County delegates to the Idaho State Democratic Convention.
Tuesday February 5th
Garden Valley Senior Center
Cut off time is 7:00 pm so arrive early
Bring a friend
Be Part Of The Solution
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The Glass Slipper and 2008 Real Estate Predictions
January 30th, 2008 Categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate, Garden Valley Sellers
Will Cinderella find her way out
of the ashes in Garden Valley?
It’s true! Garden Valley Real Estate looked more like a pumpkin than a shiny carriage in 2007 compared to the recent past. Residential sales were down some, while land sales got hit harder. In previous years land inventory was hard to come by. In 2007 land inventory skyrocketed. We are facing 2008 with a 5 year inventory level. The national news couldn’t be more dismal. CNN, MSNBC and the Statesman (just to mention a few) have some folks hiding their cash in the dust bin. The wicked stepmother is everywhere.
Is there any hope for a handsome prince?
Read the rest of this entry »
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Garden Valley Friday Favorites
January 25th, 2008 Categories: Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Friday Favorites, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
River Front Homes Are In Demand!
I’d like to wrap up this week with one of my favorite listings. River front homes are in demand in Garden Valley. Inventory of water front properties is typically low in most areas. This luxury, Middle Fork, home is a real gem.
250 Ft. of Middle Fork of the Payette river frontage, on one acre, is just part of the appeal of this property. Over 3000 sq. ft. of top of the line construction and luxury amenities includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The attached garage and 36X36 detached shop can easily accommodate 5 car storage.
Irrigation water rights help keep this neighborhood looking like a park. The landscaping is luscious, yet tasteful and low maintenance.
Offered at $685,000. Contact me for a showing.
Click here for more details, pictures and a virtual tour.
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