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State Football Champions

Mark B. — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:01:49 +0000

HAGERMAN 31, KENDRICK 20

At Holt Arena, Hagerman won its first state championship since 1990.

Kade Kress ran for 108 yards and two touchdowns, and the Pirates gained 349 rushing yards to finish the season 12-0.

Down 12-8 in the second quarter, Hagerman scored the game’s next 23 points to enter the fourth quarter up 31-12.

Johnathon Owsley broke a 47-yard touchdown run for Hagerman, and Tyler Martin scored one rushing touchdown and sacked Kendrick’s quarterback five times.

Austin Hall ran for two touchdowns and threw for the other for Kendrick (10-2).

Hagerman Fire & Quick Response

Mark B. — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:52:52 +0000

1000 Springs Realty would like to express our sincere thanks to our Hagerman Fire Department and Quick Response. They operate with one full time person who is truly dedicated and approx. 20 volunteers. These individuals are the ones that step up every day to make Hagerman a better place to live. These may be volunteers but they all strive to further educate themselves in this chosen field and give it all to our community. Thanks Guys and Gals you do a terrific job.

Time to Buy

Mark B. — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:13:09 +0000

Interest Rates are down to new lows. 30 year today is at 3.75% and 15 year at 3% thats right you read it right. Great time to buy a new home or investment property low rates and low prices make for a perfect opportunity in buy property in the Hagerman Valley. With CDs paying next to nothing and the stock market going up and down real estate may be an option. Inventory in Magic Valley is pretty good. Come on down to Hagerman Valley and take a look at what we have to offer. While here be sure and drive by the wonderful 1000 Springs and check out the water falls.

Hagerman Car Show & BSU Football

Mark B. — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:42:27 +0000

The Hagerman Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a great event on Sept. 16 & 17th. It does not come any better than this for events that please all.
The weekend starts off Friday at 4:00 with an Art Show and Wine and Cheese tasting at the American Legion Hall. Follow that up with at 6:00 pm either watching the BSU game or playing Cash Bingo at the Hagerman Community & Senior Ctr. Big Screen in the parking lot with Food and Beverages available. Saturday starts off with Breakfast at the Sr. Center for only $ 5.00 and then wander acroos the street to the Car show and listen to the music. Vendors on hand to supply great food for everyone. At 4:00 there is a cooking class at the North end of Hagerman featuring Harvest Salds and BBQ meat rubs. ( Corner of State St. & Valley rd. W. Then back to the park to listen to the music and hear the awards presentation.
Come on down to Hagerman on the 16th and 17th of September and spend some time in this great place. If you would like to take a look at some Real Estate stop into 1000 Springs Realty and/or give Mark, Judy, Cliff or Suzanne a call. Last time I checked there were still rooms available at Hagerman Valley Inn. www.hagermanvalleyinn.com

Idaho Wine Girl Blog

Mark B. — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:53:38 +0000

Great Blog on Idaho Wines and description of a small Hagerman Winery For Sale. Her Blog is copied here for your pleasure but please go to her blog site for more great reviews.
http://idahowinegirl.blogspot.com/

Attention, wine lovers: Vineyard for sale! (Included: 10 acres plus winery and awesome house with boat dock on the Snake River.) Paul Monahan, the ER physician who started Thousand Springs Winery a decade ago, wants out. He’s had it, up to here, with the wine industry. You can see it in his tired face. You can hear it in his flat voice. The good news is: You can’t taste it in his beautiful 2008 Chardonnay. (So get it before it’s gone because he’s not making anymore).

Thousand Springs Winery is in the village of Hagerman just east of Glenns Ferry. You have to make an appointment to visit, and Paul is very good with directions, so I’ll spare you the details of getting there. Let’s just say, it’s ridiculously easy from I-84, and gosh darn scenic, too (especially if you like waterfalls spilling over cliffs into a wide, lazy river).

The gates (and vineyard)
Photo by Meg McKenzie

After going through the decorative iron gates (and gaping at the for-sale sign attached to the winery sign), I parked, and Paul came zipping up on an ATV. He let me into the cool, attractive tasting room, which has sort of a Southwestern by way of Provence and Tuscany sort of vibe, and we chatted as he set up some bottles for tasting.

Sadly, Paul had lost his Syrah crop to the great freeze of 2011, and he was all sold out of his luscious-sounding Merlot (though the Boise Coop and area wine shops may still have some), but he did offer me tastes of his dry rose and Chardonnay. As you may have read elsewhere on my blog, although dry wine is my preference, I have a problem with dry rose, as my taste buds automatically get set up for that sweet Zinfandel assault. I’m sure the dry rose is very good, but like Tempranillo, it’s just not my thing.

Winemaker/owner Paul Monahan
Photo by Meg McKenzie

But Paul’s Chard (which, a little bird told me, was tweaked by wine consultant extraordinaire Melanie Krause of Boise’s Cinder) is seriously wonderful — soulful, mellow, full of expensive notes that the cheap Chards from Columbia Valley just don’t bring. He said his ’06 Chard won gold at the Idaho Wine Festival, and it was easy to see why.

So, visiting Paul (who flies to work in ERs around the country in his own plane, by the way) turned out to be the ultimate personal winemaker experience — one on one. He’s a little dry (just like his rose!), but that’s just the way you’d want a doctor who’s about to stitch you up to be, now wouldn’t you?

P.S. If the thought of owning Thousand Springs Winery and its assorted amenities tempts you, please email Realtor Mark Bolduc at mark@1000springsrealty.com. I spoke with him, and he said Paul is a very motivated seller, and that the property is, indeed, amazing. Just like the Chardonnay. (If you’re interested, or just curious, take a virtual tour by going to 1000springsrealty.com and navigate to the featured listings. Paul’s is about the fifth one down. There’s a slide show and video, the whole nine yards.)

Winery for sale! (Along with house on 10 acres)
Photo by Meg McKenzie

Thousand Springs Winery
18854 U.S. Highway 30
Hagerman, ID 83332

(208) 837-4557 or (208) 420-2198, thousandspringswinery.com.

Owner/winemaker: Paul Monahan

☻☻☻ If you’re making the Eastern Idaho wine circuit (Carmela, Holesinsky, Cold Springs, Snyder, etc.), Thousand Springs is a pleasant sojourn off the expressway. Owner Paul Monahan is getting out of the wine biz, and selling off his property and his wines, so don’t expect an upbeat experience. DO expect some excellent wine at a good price. And a snapshot into the life of one more unique Idaho winemaker. Quick! Before he’s gone!

My ratings go from one grape (poor) to five (excellent) and are based on accessibility, ambiance, overall experience and, of course, the wines.

Interesting Market

Mark B. — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:12:04 +0000

The Real Estate Market is sure interesting during these times of uncertainity. The agents at 1000 Springs Realty are having a fairly good year inspite of what we all hear in the doom and gloom. One thing I attribute to our success is educating the buyers and sellers. We often have sellers that want to list their home for prices that were seen 5 years ago. We explain what prices have done and show them that even if they sell now for less than they were thinking they can make their next purchase for less also. Really you are trading dollars, look at the differance of selling and buying and then it is all relative.
Next Month the Hagerman Car show will be held at the Hagerman City Park and there will be goods times to be had by all. Check out our calender of events at www.hagermanchamber.com

New Agent on the way.

Mark B. — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:19:52 +0000

1000 Springs Realty is thrilled to announce that Judy Osborne will be joining our firm on July 1st. This will be a great addition to our agents all of whom have a wealth of Experiance and all work together to ensure the client is treated right. Stop in and say Hello to Cliff, Suzanne, Judy and Mark and let us show you around this great place we call home. The Hagerman Valley. Take care and enjoy what summer we have.

Fossil Days Celebration

Mark B. — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:09:52 +0000

The Hagerman Fossil days celebration was awesome. The weather was nice for the most part, good crowds and wonderful volunteers. Thanks to the Hagerman Events Committee for their effort in making the park activities such a success. Thanks to the Hagerman Chamber for a parade with over 50 entrants. This is what makes a small town special. Thanks Again to All.

Hagerman Fossl Days Parade

Mark B. — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:45:23 +0000

You can sure tell it is warming up and the sun is starting to shine. It is almost time for Fossil Days in Hagerman. This years events will begin May 27th in the Park with the Parade beginning Saturday the 28th of May at 11:00am. Parade Entries Needed!!! Military, Marching Bands,Dance Teams,Floats,Antique Cars & Tractors, Horse Teams, etc. Pre Registration is required. Go to www.hagermanvalleychamber.com for your registration form or call 731-2065. While you are in Hagerman be sure to take a look around Hagerman and stop in at 1000 Springs Realty for the latest real estate news. Last time I checked there were still rooms available at Hagerman Valley Inn. Take care and see you soon.

Spring Listings on the way!!

Mark B. — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:22:51 +0000

We have 3 great listings coming on the market soon. They all have 3 to 12 acres of land with a home. Prices will range from $ 295,000. to $ 500,000. These are all located in the Scenic Hagerman Valley home of the World Famous 1000 Springs. Have a great weekend and congratulations to Drew & Aubrey Gossi they are getting married today on March 18, 2011