JUB Engineers, who are completing an engineering assessment of our sewer system, 

reported that the 31-year-old treatment plant is in serious need of attention.  They reported 

that the plant is currently operating beyond its reliable treatment ability.  Since there is not 

an effective way to dewater and dispose of the waste sludge during the winter, the solids are 

stored in the system’s basins. This buildup of solids in the system negatively impacts the plant’s 

performance and is jeopardizing our ability to meet the strict requirements of the EPA effluent 

discharge permit.  JUB reported that to improve the plant performance and reliability, sludge 

dewatering equipment and improved headworks are urgently needed. They indicated that the 

problem is so serious, that unless it is addressed immediately, a moratorium should be placed 

upon the sewer system restricting any new hookups.  

The Council was hoping that these deficiencies could be addressed when the plant is enlarged 

to accommodate the new development anticipated at the Millsite.  However, JUB’s report made 

it very clear that the solids problem now being experienced at the plant must be addressed as 

soon as possible.  Since Browns Industries officials have indicated that they have no immediate 

plans for sewer hookup needs, the Council is pursuing other avenues of financing the estimated 

$1.6M renovation.  Meetings are being scheduled with USDA Rural Development, ICDBG 

Grant Writers and Bond Counsel to investigate financing and grant options. 

 It is very likely that a bond election will be scheduled in November to ask residents to approve

 a sewer bond to help with the needed renovation.  The Mayor and Council are committed to

keep the monthly sewer rates from raising exorbitantly, and will propose a general obligation 

bond to provide construction financing, to be repaid from the Resort Tax and from Urban 

Renewal Funds.   The Resort Tax, which was passed last year to help with the sewer 

renovation, provides approximately $50,000 revenue a year.  Approval of the sewer bond 

grants the City the authority to borrow the money needed to help finance the construction 

project, and to use the Resort Tax income to repay the loan. 

There will be more information provided later in the month, following the meeting with Bond 

Counsel and the funding agencies.  Since there is not much time to get the information out, 

please watch for news articles in the Current and Free Press.  We want you to be informed 

on this important issue and to understand the reasons for the bond election.  Bond approval 

is the required first step in the sewer renovation process.  JUB officials have made it very clear

that renovation and correction of the sewer treatment plant cannot be ignored. Our system is 

operating on the edge, and it is imperative that it be addressed now to avoid violation of the 

EPA discharge permit and costly violation fines.

these repairs.  But the bond election is the required mechanism that grants the City the authority 

to use that revenue as planned.  We need your support on this issue!  

If you have any questions about the process, please contact the Mayor, 

any Councilmember or the City Hall.  

                                More info to follow, please watch for news articles……

The City’s general election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2007.  There are two 

four-year Council positions up for election this year.  If you are interested in filing for one 

of these positions, an official “Declaration Of Candidacy” must be filed with the City Clerk, 

accompanied by: (1) a nonrefundable filing fee of $40 or (2) a petition of candidacy, signed 

by at least five qualified city electors, that has been verified by the Idaho County Auditor’s 

office.  The deadline for filing is Friday, September 7, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.  Declarations Of 

Candidacy are available at City Hall, which is open from the hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm, 

Monday through Friday.

The Council positions up for grabs are currently being held by Bob Harper and 

Suzann Underwood.  Bob Harper has filed for re-election and he is joined by Carolyn Friend 

and Larry Barnard, who have also thrown their hats into the ring.  It is unknown, at this time, 

if Suzann Underwood will be running for re-election.  

These are exciting times for Riggins, with many projects under consideration. 

If you are interested in serving your community, to help guide the City through these changing 

times, stop in the City Hall and pick up a Declaration Of Candidacy.   Petitions for Nomination 

will be accepted until 5:00pm September 7th.

Recreation Director Sharon Boggan reports that Mrs. Branstetter has volunteered to coach

 the K, 1st and 2nd graders, but they are still looking for an assistant coach for that group 

as well as coaches, referees and volunteers for the 3rd/4th Grade and 5th/6th Grade groups.  

The K-2nd Grade soccer players will play during the halftime of Salmon River Savages 

HOME games. There will be two teams, so if you are interested in sponsoring a Soccer 

Team this year, or could help out with the coaching, please contact Sharon at the City Hall. 

LIBRARY NEWS….

The three new computers purchased with the grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates 

Foundation and Idaho Commission for Libraries are all up and running!  The Library 

now has seven computers available for patron use, all connected to the Internet. 

Stop in and check them out!

This program, funded through an Idaho Commission for Libraries grant, provides every 

child in Daycare, Headstart and Kindergarten one book each month to read and keep at home.  

The program will continue through the summer of 2008.  For more information about this 

program or other Library news, contact Susan Long in the Library.

6th Annual 2007 Riggins Rec Dept Golf Tournament

Money Sponsors 

            Cloningers                               ~         $100.00 For lunch

            Salmon River Experience         ~         $  50.00 For lunch

            Riggins One Stop                     ~        Discount on lunch items

            Harvey & June Whitten          ~           Salads

           Jack & Sueann Gruell               ~         5 bottles of wine for Gift baskets

1st ~ 2nd ~ 3rd ~ Place Prize Sponsors

Seven Devils Steakhouse                    ~         2 $25.00 gift certificates                                

Summervilles Cafe                             ~         2  $25.00 gift certificate

The River Rock Cafe                         ~         2  $20.00 gift certificates

Rodeo Club Steakhouse                     ~         2  $20.00 gift certificates

J C’s River Grill                                 ~         2  $10.00 gift certificates

Cattlemen’s                                       ~         2  $10.00 gift certificates

Golf Hole Sponsors  ~  $25.00

            Heath Realty                                                   Mountain Lakes Realty

            Northwest Insurance Agency                           Primeland (4 sponsorships)

            Riggins One Stop                                           Salmon River Realty

            Shepherd Log Homes                                     Sterling Savings Bank

            Summerville’s American Bar                           Pim’s Carpet Cleaners

Winners of the 2007 Golf Scramble 

1st Place           ~   Ken & Marge Gortsema, Gary Sarbacher and Doug Boggan  

                        (1st place received a $25 gift certificate for either Seven Devils Steakhouse

                         or Summervilles Café plus an trophy glass engraved by Tonya Ormsby).       

2nd Place          ~   Kim & Terri Helmich, Jade Helmich and Patrick Warren

                            (2nd place  received a $20 gift certificate for either The River Rock Café or

                              Rodeo Club Steakhouse)

3rd Place           ~   Chad Clay, Mike Smith, Kelly Dahlquist and John Dahlquist

                            (3rd place received a $10 gift certificate for either J C’s River Grill or Cattlemen’s Café)

Longest Drive :           Women~Margie Gortsema      Men~Ken Gortsema

                                                (Each received a sleeve of Neutron Golf Balls)

                                                (Each received a sleeve of Titleist golf balls) 

Raffle Ticket Sales:     1st Place~Megan Long 2nd Place~James Boggan

     Riggins Recreation 2007 Golf Tournament Raffle 

                   Sponsors   and   Winners

Anonymous                                     Kids Golf Set                                     Alan Knight

Back Eddy Grill                              $25.00 Gift Certificate                          Cindy Carlson

BWSalmon Rapids Lodge               One Night Stay                                    Bessy Cullen

Big Iron Motel                                One Night Stay For 2                           Jenna Cereghino

Canyon Jan’s                                 $25.00 Gift Certificate                          Danny Meckel

Chips Windshield Repair                1 Windshield Rock Chip Repair           Jenna Cereghino

Crump’s Chevron                          $25.00 Gift Certificate                          Ken Thomas

Current ~ News & Design               One 2 Unit Ad In The Current             Jenna Cereghino

Epley’s Whitewater Adventures      1/2 Day Float Trip For 2                     Ken Gortsema

Frank’s Photos                              Picture Of Riggins                              Steve Zuhl

Frontier                                          Uniden Telephone                              Alan Knight

Grangeville Country Club                18 Holes Of Golf Certificate              Glenna McClure

Grangeville Country Club                18 Holes Of Golf Cert.                      Johnny Owens

Idaho County Free Press                 Gift Subscription To Free Press       Alan Knight

JC’s River Grill                               $25.00 Gift Certificate                      Bob Harper

Les Schwab Tire In G’ville              Roadside Emergency Kit                  Kayla Adams

Les Schwab Tire In G’ville              Roadside Emergency Kit                  Glenna McClure

Meadow Creek Golf Course            A Round Of Golf For 2 with

                                                      Cart & 2 Buckets of Balls                 Shaun Bass

NorthWest Voyageurs                    One Night Stay For 2                        Glenna McClure

Our Hardware                                Cast Iron Skillet & Potholder             Lori Wilson

Pioneer Enterprises                         Beach Towel                                    Kayla Adams

                                                      Beach Towel                                    Donnie Clay

River Adventures                           ½ Day Raft Trip For 2                       Ella Mae Holes

Riverview Motel                             1 Nights Lodging                               Shirley Hausladen

Salmon River Inn                           1 Large Pizza with 4 Toppings            Bob Harper

Salmon River Motel                       One Night Stay For 2                         Dan Catherman

T & J’s Espresso                          1 lb. Coffee Beans                             Shaun Bass

T & J’s Espresso                          1 lb. Coffee Beans                             Shirley Hausladen

Wild Mtn. Berries                          Jam Gift Package                               Ralph Bass

Wild Mtn. Berries                          Jam Gift Package                               Kim Helmich

Rexann Zimmerman                       Turkey Call                                        John Dahlquist                       

          THANK YOU PLAYERS, SPONSORS AND RAFFLE TICKET HOLDERS!

   THIS GOLF TOURNAMENT IS THE MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY AND CONTINUED SUPPORT!  

               IT WAS A GREAT DAY, WITH FUN FOR ALL AND A VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT!

                                                               THANK YOU!

                                              SEE YOU ON THE LINKS NEXT YEAR! !