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Heyburn Horizons and Heyburn Police Department partnered together to put together a training in January that led to new steps in supporting victims of domestic violence and new procedures for the police department, women’s shelter, probation officers, prosecuting attorneys, etc.
The training was very successful and new energy given to combat awful situations.
We had a wonderful dinner on April 9th where we invited the City of Heyburn Mayor and City Councilmen and then included both County Commissioners, and Mayors and Councilmen from the cities of Paul, Rupert and Burley. We are all so closely connected that we wanted to let each community understand what the Horizons grant has enabled us to do in the community and how what we do effects all of the communities so we need to work together. We are hoping we will all unit together to make a difference.
All our the Heyburn officials came, a Commissioner from each county, and at least on city councilmen from the other cities. We are excited - this is the first time we have had full support from our Heyburn officials. They are starting to see how we can help the community and even coming to us for support.
During the dinner, Barbara Petty spoke about the Horizons grant and the 15 communities in Idaho that have participated. Tami Ursenbach spoke about the Heyburn community and how we want to work together with each community. Brian Duncan conducted the meeting and added in his little tidbits of information and Jim Goodwin spoke about communities working together and dropping old hurts like the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s and talked about Community Asset Mapping to find out what each community has and build on their strengths.
It was a very productive meeting. People from each community stood around afterward and talked for approx 40 minutes. This is the first time in years a meeting like this has been put in place.
Completed by Grace Campos
7. Taking action on leadership
a) How has your community leadership expanded?
Every month we seem to get people interested in joining. That’s great!
b) What changes have been made in who is now involved in leadership positions?
I personally started out as a student taking the leadership class. I stayed involved and I eventually was asked to be part of the steering committee which turned into the board. The same has happened for a few others.
c) Are more people participating in leadership?
They seemed to at the beginning of the process, however, participation is dropping. The same leaders continue to step up.
d) Are different kinds of people (representing more sectors or parts of the community) now participating in community leadership?
I believe so. I am Hispanic, and on the board. I am also considered low-income. I also had the opportunity to join-in on this effort like the rest of the community, and work my way up the ladder to join the board. e) Does the community leadership reflect the community’s demographic profile?I think we have a good variety of people on the board which is similar to our community’s demographics, we all vary on our income levels, we have jobs in the media, in the school district, business owners, etc…
f) Are more low income people participating in community leadership?
It is hard to get people, no matter the income-level, to see the big picture. Some think it is too high of a goal, and too lengthy of a process to get to where we want to be. Nonetheless, we do what we can to get everyone more involved. g) What changes have been made in the way your community recruits and trains new leaders? Sustains existing leaders?We recruit by word-of-mouth and by handing out informational flyers/postcards at our events, to inform everyone about our organization. Once you become a leader, you become passionate about helping out our community, and that sustains itself! We are given many opportunities to attend trainings. We never stop learning. Every event we host, teaches us something new.
The following responses are by Grace Campos and Chris Maxey
11. Taking action on community
a) In what ways is your community operating or working differently? In what new or expanded ways are people contributing to your community?
I feel like we have yet to see how our community is going to change. While we have worked hard to put together some events, our main goal is a community center. When we get closer to our goal, I think we will see more progress in our community and more people willing to become more involved.
We are utilizing community organization for events, highlighting physical areas for those events within our community, creating educational value in those events, providing events for children and listing events on the blog,
b) How are low income involved?
I think we have made a real effort to offer no/low cost events in Heyburn to insure that everyone can participate. We provide information to all students/parents, regardless of who they are or how much they make. When planning events, we think about the needs of “low income” families as far as what might appeal to them and what will help them the most.
Participating in many events, by the children participating, learning and understanding what the organization can help provide as well as understanding how they can also provide their knowledge to assist in the rest of the community
c) What structures have been created or changed that will help your community?
We don’t have any structures as of yet, but we are working to secure what will be the old fire hall, to turn it into some kind of community center.
We have utilized the local fire hall for meetings, formed partnerships with business entities within the community as well as the buildings or services they provide. We have created mutual advertising to represent events held within the community business structure.
d) What new partnerships have been created, and what difference have they made for your community?
Having Joanne Justesen on both our board and on city council, has allowed us to get our voice heard on the city level. Bryan Duncan also plays a dual role by serving as our board chairman as well as Chairman on the School Board for Minidoka County School District #331. For example, Bryan informed us about a grant that the school district had been awarded previously and wasn’t going to apply for again. We had an administrator come out and talk to us about what it would take to get it for ourselves. This was all because of Bryan’s relationship with the district.
The partnership we have created thus far, includes those within our local schools and faculty, businesses and employees, and residents within and surrounding our area.
Have you learned anything about how nearby communities like yours are taking action to reduce poverty?
Unfortunately, I haven’t attended other communities’ functions, so I haven’t heard too much. However, I do have plans to do so in the future.
With involvement within the Horizon program, one learns how other communities have organized similar events, or what has been particularly successful.
e) Do you see any opportunities to exchange information or combine efforts in this work?
I take every opportunity to tell people about our organization and what we are all about. I am very proud to be doing what we do. If I come across items, information, or ideas that I think can benefit us or others, I take it and share it. For example, I came across so old ESL workbooks in good condition that I think our future community center could use. I asked to have them donated to our organization.
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The Heyburn Police Department had asked to look into bringing a circus to town. Horizons/H.E.A.R.T. board has just signed a contract to bring the circus to town on July 26th.
2 showings 5pm and 7:30pm
Very inexpensive family event. Advanced tickets are only $6 for kids 2 - 12 and $9 for adults 12+
This will be a GREAT event for Heyburn and for Horizons/H.E.A.R.T. as all marketing material and tickets will have our info on it. Many peopel in our community do not have the transportation to go to Twin Falls or larger city to attend the circus - now they will be able to attend a different event not usual to our area. (What kid doesn’t want to go to the circus?) This is also one more way for the community to see we are making a difference in the community and be willing to support our efforts. :-)
We will be partnering with DL Evans Bank, the Police Department and other organizations to make this happen.
It is exciting to see people in the community willing to bring the circus to town. Three years ago the idea was brought up, it was put down very quickly as no one wanted to be responsible and they felt that people could drive to Boise or Salt Lake if they wanted to see the circus even though it is over 2 hour drive for either location.
The following training is sponsored by Heyburn Horizons. The Heyburn city, police department and local organizations are partnering to make this training successful.
Join us for this training to strengthen our community!
This Community Asset Mapping training is broken down into two separate sessions during which we will prepare you to embark upon a “treasure hunt” through your community. You will learn to identify the knowledge, talent and resources possessed by
individuals and organizations within your community (assets). Then, you will learn how to connect and mobilize these assets for collective action.
Your FREE registration includes the two-day
training, lunch both days, and materials.
Training Dates and Locations:
Session One
Saturday, March 20, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Heyburn Elementary School
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, Idaho
Session Two
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Heyburn Elementary School
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, Idaho
Trainer: Jim Goodwin, WRDC Senior Program Officer
Sponsors:
Heyburn Education and Renewal Team (HEART)
Idaho Horizons
Northwest Area Foundation Program
University of Idaho Extension
The Community Asset Mapping training is a
program of the Western Rural Development Center
(wrdc.usu.edu).
To participate, RSVP to:
Tami Ursenbach
208-219-1236
heartofheyburn@gmail.com
Questions or Cancellations
Please contact:
Tami Ursenbach
heartofheyburn@gmail.
This is a meeting you will not want to miss!
March 4, 2010
12pm – 1pm meeting
1pm to 1:30pm networking
Meeting at Party Hardy,
1431 17th Street, Heyburn (Old north building Heyburn Elementary)
No host lunch – please come a few minutes early to place lunch order so we can start on time.
Please bring friends and co-workers to hear presentation
Do you want to hire employees but afraid of all of the legal responsibilities that come with being an employer?
Do you have employees but need to understand:
Employment law?
What goes into a handbook and why?
How to reprimand and lease employees legally and hurt your unemployment?
Safety issues and meetings?
Would you like to give your employees a larger group medical policy but don’t have the resources on your own?
How do you know your employee is legal to work in the US?
Come listen to and ask the experts about any Human Resource question you might have.
Terri Hill with BBSI will be coming from Rexburg to discuss different options employers have in dealing with employees and Human Resource issues.
We are also partnering with Party Hardy - if you have any questions about location, you may contact them as well.
Great Training and Open To The Public!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Twin Falls, College of Southern Idaho
315 Falls Ave., Taylor Building, Room 276/277
8:30-9:30 Registration
9:30-9:45 Opening remarks—Barbara Petty
9:45-10:30 Case Study #1 (Led by Shane Jackson, Graphic Design)
10:30-11:15 Case Study #2 (Led by Marlene Fritz, News Writing and Media Relations)
11:15-11:30 Break
11:30-12:15 Case Study #3 ( Led by Brad Beckman, Multi-Media and Media Relations)
12:15-1:30 Lunch provided on site
1:30-2:15 Case Study #4 (Led by Chad Neilson, Web Marketing)
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:30 Q&A sessions with individual presenters
3:30 Adjourn
Shane Jackson—Graphic Designer
Shane is the lead designer for educational publications and marketing materials for the college and University of Idaho Extension. She is the art director and designer for the award-winning Programs and People magazine. Prior to working at UI, Shane worked on advertising and developed marketing promotions for Seattle area businesses.
Marlene Fritz—Communications Specialist
Marlene develops news releases, magazine stories, legislative communications, and Web sites for Southern Idaho-based College of Agricultural and Life Sciences faculty. She earned and M.S. in Journalism from the University of Illinois in
1977 and an MBA from Boise State University in 1993. Marlene helped launch and promote University of Idaho Extension’s successful Horticultural Symposia in Boise, now in their 14th year. She is the recipient of 90 awards for her
communications products.
Brad Beckman—Video Producer/Multimedia photographer
Brad has 30 years experience in a variety of news and commercial video production roles. He has a background in
corporate, marketing and educational communications video projects, news photography and production experience with
TV broadcast networks, affiliate stations and academic television news organizations. Recent video projects include:
Kenya Venture 2007, Idaho Artisan Cheese Industry, and El Salvador Irrigation Project.
Chad Neilson—Web Coordinator
For over seven years Chad managed communications and marketing for a document imaging company in Orem, Utah.
Recently he joined the University of Idaho to coordinate Web communication for the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences and Extension. Chad also works with University Communications and Marketing to create Web marketing
material and to manage usability interns.
Please contact Cheryl at 208.529.1390 or Bonneville@uidaho.edu to register by February 26, 2010.
There is no charge for this event.
This was on the Idaho blog in August but I thought it was worth rereading.
The Coeur d’Alene Press reminds us of the importance our TIME and energy can make in strengthening communities and economies…
“Data released this week by the government-run Corporation for National and Community Service shows 61.8 million Americans volunteered in 2008, an increase of 1 million over the previous year.
Think about that a moment: Despite millions of Americans losing their jobs, volunteerism increased. That says a lot about the makeup of our country. Rather than give up, more Americans stepped up to make their communities better.
Idaho ranked 14th in percentage of citizens who volunteer — 33.1 percent — and a spectacular third in the nation in hours per resident spent volunteering (53.6 hours per volunteer). All told, 373,300 volunteers in Idaho stepped forward, producing 60.3 million hours of service estimated worth $1.2 billion.”
Click here to read the whole article from the Coeur d’Alene Press.
Business learning and networking meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month from 12pm to 1pm for meeting and 1pm - 1:30pm for networking. This is a chance for small businesses to learn skills needed to maintain and grow your business and to network together among the community to grow your business. So far businesses have reported additional growth due to the participants and word-of-mouth from participants of this group.
The meeting is open to all that are interested in attending. For questions please contact mcsidekick@gmail.com or 208-219-1236. We are partnering with Party Hardy on a monthly basis for our events. If you have questions about location you may contact them as well.
In December 2008 we held a “Parents Day Out” the Saturday before Christmas so parents could go shopping and kids could have a fun time. We had 30 kids attend for $1 per child for the full day. This gave our kids a chance to do something fun and the parents a chance to be alone and not pay a large amount for babysitting. The majority of the families were people that couldn’t afford this luxury otherwise.
Last night February 12th ”Sweethearts Night Out” so parents were able to spend a little time together. We held the event at Party Hardy from 6pm to 10pm to include, games, crafts, pizza and a movie. This year we had 80 kids K-5th grade attend. This was the maximum we could have attend with building codes in our designated rooms so next time we will hold the event in a different location or have to rent the whole building. Kids had a lot of fun and parents were happy to have a night alone.
Special thanks to all that gave up their night to support this event. It was a lot of fun for everyone! And a big thank you to Party Hardy for allowing our Horizons/HEART group to use their building and staff to support our event. 
On January 9th we held our 2nd annual Christmas Tree Burn. This helps clean up the community of old trees that in the past have layed around peoples properties for months and it brings the community together for a chance to meet and get to know each other.
Last year we had 30 trees and approx 50 people showed up for hot dogs and hot chocolate. This year we had over 90 people show up with at least 57 trees (possibly more) to burn.
We want to offer a BIG thank you to the Fire Department for watching the burn and the Boy Scout troup that picked up the trees. Without your help this event would not have happened.
Clean up day will come in the spring.
This is a beginning of GREAT things at are happening in Heyburn.
8. Sustaining action and creating structural change around leadership
What is your community’s plan for maintaining a strong community leadership system?
We have created an organization called “Heyburn Education And Renewal Team” (HEART). HEART is in the process of appying for 501c3 status. We are growing our Board and Action Teams.
How can your community sustain the changes it has already made?
We are applying for grants to help with programs and creating events to earn money to sustain other programs. We are creating yearly events that will sustain themselves such as 5k walk/run, Bluegrass festival starting in the morning with breakfast, later with games and venders and then the festival will start about 3pm.
What structural changes have been made in how the community does its work/makes decisions?
We are still working separte from teh city but as we have a new City Councilman from the Horizons program we are hoping the changes will start in the near future.
What structural changes have been made so that your community leadership sustains partnerships with others?
We are still working on this part but we are planning on holding LeadershipPlenty again and holding specific meetings with our local leadership.
Forwarded from Heyburn Elementary:
Today, Monday, January 18th is designated as Human Rights Day. Last week the people of Haiti suffered through a catastrophic earthquake which has left thousands of people in desperate situations. So this week at Heyburn Elementary, as a Human Rights effort, we are encouraging everyone at our school to do what they can to help support the needs of the Haitian’s. We are inviting students to ask their parents if they could earn a little bit of money by doing extra jobs or chores ($.25, $.50, $1.00, whatever), and then make a donation to the Haitian effort. Faculty and staff at Heyburn are also invited to participate, as well as any parents and friends of our students. Students should bring their monetary donation to their teachers and they will receive a certificate indicating the amount of their contribution. If parents and friends make donations, it should be in the name of the student. Friday, January 22nd will be the last day that donations will be accepted. All donations will be given to the Clinton/Bush Haiti Relief Fund, with a request that it be used to help the children there. We hope you will support your children in this charitable cause. Thank You.
