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She said the bills are submitted four times per year.  \nBarkell added that the county has received just $126,000 from the capital crimes defense fund, which comes from monies collected from all partic-  \nipating counties in the state. It’s a sort of insurance policy to help with cases such as these.  \nThe three defendants are facing multiple felony charges related to the death of Hunter Smith-Tash, whose body was discovered in the Bruneau  \n–– See Costs, page 5  \n PLAYING FOR FAMILY   \nKyler and crew break through for Conner Landa crown  \nKyler Landa (right) hams it up for friends and family after getting a single off Lane Matteson (background) in theD Division championship game of the Conner Landa Memorial Coed Softball Tournament on Sunday. Kyler, Conner’s brother, and his Weekend Warriors defeated MM, a team formed to honor the memory of Lane’s father Mike Matteson, at Sundance Park. For more photos and results, see Page 15.  \nCounty fair parade moved up a week  \nGrand marshal suggestions due Monday  \nThe absence of the Armory Exhibit Hall isn’t the only major change for the Owyhee County Fair this year.  \nThe annual fair and rodeo parade has been moved to 10 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 4.“We decided we would try it the weekend before,” fair board secretary and event manager Ginger Loucks said.“We are hoping for lots of involvement from different businesses and 4-H clubs.“The idea of having the parade earlier is it will bring lots of positive energy and excitement for the kick off of the Owyhee County Fair.”  \nThe fair will beheld between Aug. 6 and Aug. 11. The rodeo will run Aug. 8 through Aug.  \n11. All events take place at the fairgrounds, 420 W. Nevada Ave., in Homedale.  \nA parade grand marshal will be chosen again this year, and the nomination deadline is Monday.  \nNomination forms can be found inside the 2018 Owyhee County Fair Book, which is now available throughout the county.  \nNominations can be mailed to Owyhee County Fair Parade, P. O. Box 695, Homedale, ID 83628. Call the fair board at (208) 337-3888 with questions.  \nJolyn Green is again the parade coordinator.  \nParade registration will take place at 9 a.m. on the day of the event, and judging will commence a half-hour later. Registration for horse entries will be held at the Deward  \n–– See Fair, page 4  \nHPD seeks more victims of lawnmower theft  \nMachines disappearing from yards; investigation ongoing  \nThe investigation continues into a rash of lawnmower thefts in Homedale.  \nHomedale Police Chief Jeff Eidemiller said his officershave recovered three lawnmowers, but the department wants  \nto hear from anyone who believes they may have had their machine stolen this year.  \nCall (208) 337-4642 to report any possible thefts.  \n–– See HPD, page 5  \nCounty P&Z seeks public input on proposed zoning changes  \nHearing examines proposals inspired by Homedale area amendments  \nZoning changes made to the Homedale impact area could be adopted countywide if public input demands it.  \nThe Owyhee County Planning and Zoning Commission  \nwill take public comment on proposed zoning ordinance amendments during a hearing next Wednesday.  \nThe public hearing opens at 1 p.m. inside the county court-  \nhouse annex, 17069 Basey St., in Murphy.  \nBefor","cbCaiaBdMYJQvZZx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaBdMYJQvZZx","pdf",6585563,24,"English","# Local Courts and County Costs\n## Hitchhiker murder case spending and trial timeline\n# Community Events\n## Owyhee County Fair parade changes and grand marshal nominations\n# Public Safety\n## Homedale lawnmower theft investigation\n# Planning and Zoning\n## Proposed countywide zoning amendments and public hearing","[{\"question\":\"Why will the trials for the three Owyhee Desert defendants not start immediately?\",\"answer\":\"Trials are described as not commencing until late spring, with court schedules set for early spring 2019. The article links the delay to an ongoing, costly process after arrests were made in November.\"},{\"question\":\"How much has Owyhee County spent so far in the hitchhiker murder case?\",\"answer\":\"County Clerk Angie Barkell reports expenditures totaling $314,000, with some bills not yet billed out. She also states the county has received $126,000 from the capital crimes defense fund.\"},{\"question\":\"What other topics are covered beyond the murder case?\",\"answer\":\"The document includes updates on the Owyhee County Fair parade timing and grand marshal nominations, Homedale’s lawnmower theft investigation, and a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments.\"}]","VOL. 33, NO. 29 - County’s costs piling up in hitchhiker murder case | PDF",1791929375,8]