This is some additional information on the Frigate U.S.S.Pocatello.  My father LTCDR Henry H Horrocks Jr. was the commanding officer of the Pocatello after Cmdr Guinn in 1945.

My dad was raised around sailboats and was an excellent yachtsman. He was accepted into the Coast Guard without officer's schooling or exams because of his extensive maritime knowledge and experience.

He really was a very talented person; but the other side of the coin was he was not 'a people person'.  He was not popular with the crew on the Pocatello because of his aloof manner and habit of staying to himself.

The savior of the situation was Buddy Ebsen who was the Executive Officer on the ship. He WAS outgoing and a people person and got along well with the crew.  It was said that almost all matters relating to operating the vessel were filtered through Buddy Ebsen because of his skill and even-handedness in dealing with minor problems among the enlisted men.

 Thus Buddy Ebsen was responsible for easing the tension on the weather observation sea duty - which was extremely boring and unexciting.  

My father continued his interest in yachting after the war and always had a cruising sailboat up until a year or so before his death in 1974. He like many others gave six years to serving his country in a boring but necessary assignment.

Henry H Horrocks III

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With a drop of 212 feet, Shoshone Falls (South Central Idaho) drops further than Niagara Falls by 52 feet

In July of 1955, Arco, Idaho was the first city to be lit by Atomic Energy. 

Hollywood legend Lana Turner (Julia Jean Mildred Frances Turner) was born in Wallace, Idaho

As the nation’s “Gem” state, Idaho produces 72 precious and semi-precious stones. Actually, one of the largest US diamonds ever found (about 20 carats), was unearthed near McCall, Idaho. Furthermore, the Northern Idaho area of Silver Valleyis credited with over four billion dollars worth of precious metals, placing it among the top ten mining regions in the world. 

Westward travelers came through Idaho along five of history’s most rugged pioneer trails: Ruts made by their wagons are still visible along Idaho’s Oregon and California Trails. 

In 1959, some of the oldest carbon-dated artifacts in North America were found in South-Central Idaho. These objects include bison and antelope bones along with arrowheads.

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the bill that created the Territory of Idaho which became the State of Idaho 27 years later. During those 27 years, the Idaho Territory had 16 governors, four of whom never ever saw nor set foot on Idaho land.

Ernest Hemingway came to Idaho (Sun Valley) in 1939 to write “For whom the bell tolls.” He died here in 1961 and is buried in Ketchum, Idaho

If you are ever in a fire, you will be glad for the Pulaski, a mattock-axe tool used in fire-fighting world over. It was invented here in Idaho

In 1907, then President Teddy Roosevelt established the Caribou National Forest, right here in Southeast Idaho.

Philo T. Farnsworth’s hometown of Rigby, Idaho (just north of us) is considered television’s birthplace because of Farnsworth’s inventions. 

Idaho has multiple public and private hot springs. Many buildings throughout the state are geo-thermally heated from underground springs.

North America’s tallest single-structured sand dune rises 470 feet and is located in Bruneau Dunes State Park, Idaho. The Bruneau Canyon Overlook will allow you to view a 1,200 feet deep, 800 foot wide river canyon. The Bruneau River is 60 miles long.

Four states can be seen from the Heaven’s Gate Lookout in Idaho.

At 7,900 feet deep, Hells Canyon, Idaho is the deepest river gorge in North America.

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Obsolete 1860's $20.00 First National Bank of Idaho, Boise City, "Idaho Territory" PCGS 50 About New

Obsolete Note Territoral

Most Obsolete Notes are over 140 years old and were considered "worthless" after the banks failed or converted to National Bank Notes. As a result, most Obsolete Notes were tossed or destroyed, creating huge demand and value for those that have survived. In addition to the rarity of Obsolete Notes, collectors are drawn to Obsolete Notes because they have amazingly diverse vignettes; everything from Goddesses to Santa Claus. Obsolete Note collectors often collect by theme such as groupings by state, city, or almost any other compilation, limited only my imagination.

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Getting a home loan

 By Linda S. Smith

Ask any banker, mortgage lender, real estate professional or even the guy on the street and you’ll be told that interest rates on home loans (aka ‘the mortgage’ or ‘the note’) are fabulously low. Now is, indeed, the BEST time to purchase a home! Consider, however, that it all comes down to this: To whom you speak, of what you speak, and how, and when, and where.

Not only are home prices the lowest in years, so are mortgage interest rates. Now is the absolute perfect time to buy a home. Reflect for a minute --- If you need to borrow $300,000 and instead of 6%, your interest rate is 4%; the difference in what you will actually end up paying over the 15 year (or 30 year) mortgage is HUGE!

There are conventional loans, and US Government supported loans such as FHA and VA loans (US Government doesn’t pay the loan but it does help guarantee part of the loan so the lender feels better about loaning you the funds).  Not all lenders are created equal so be your own best advocate with a “buyer beware” perspective.

 Of what you speak: This refers to all of your financial assets and liabilities, including your credit score and credit report. Before even considering a home mortgage, do all you can to improve your credit score and clear up any problems. A good credit score will help not only secure the loan you need but improve interest rates you’ll be charged. How much of a down payment are you able to make? What is your current debt load? What interest rates are you paying on this debt? How much of this debt is secured debt? Know these numbers and answers prior to speaking with your loan representatives.

 To whom you speak: Learn all you possibly can about the entire mortgage process. If you are a member of a locally owned community bank or credit union, make an appointment with their chief home loan officer. Consider staying below what your maximum loan would be, even if they can pre-approve you for a greater total loan package. The key here is to shop around, be an informed consumer, know ahead of time what you can actually afford to pay back, and get yourself the best deal.

 And how and when and where: When speaking with loan officers, put your best foot forward (so to speak) by being clear, objective, succinct, considered, and very well organized. Anticipate their questions as well as any possible concerns and be ready with documents and answers, to the best of your ability. It is best to set up an appointment for a mutually convenient time and date. And again, your local community bank or credit union, the people who already know and respect you as an investment, is a great place to begin this mortgage journey.

 Here is a great government sponsored web site that I just found:

http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/buying_a_home

Happy Home buying!

  
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A true Heaven on Earth – Treasuredstocks.com on Andee K Lane, Pocatello, Idaho  (Bannock County)

 By Linda S. Smith

 Late this morning, as I walked along Andee K Lane toward our mountain country Treasuredstocks.com location, our neighbor and dear friend from across the road waved and approached. We both stood in the center of the Andee K Lane (Bannock County, Idaho) cul-de-sac deep in friendly conversation, for nearly 40 minutes. The sun was brightly shining, a light breeze felt great on my face and hair, as we talked and chatted and enjoyed the gorgeous day.

Standing together in the center of Andee K Lane we spoke of the total peace and quiet – not a sound anywhere, nothing but a few birds overhead, and our own loving conversation. There was nothing at all to disturb the peaceful, amazing, caring, serene, and spiritual experience of this warm, heavenly day, on this warm, heavenly Idaho Mountain.

It is impossible to look out to our countryside, on such a glorious, quietly spiritual day, and not believe that a higher power has created such splendor.

I have hundreds of these experiences each week and each time, I cannot help but be in awe and wonder.

 Please come by our Treasuredstocks.com Idaho location and create your own memories. You’ll find, as we do, that there are no words to describe it.

 God has indeed blessed us!
 
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Stay here, Save here, Play here … Southeast Idaho welcomes you!

We here in Bannock County, Idaho enjoy a low cost of living (12% below the national average and second lowest of the 11 western states), low crime rates (per FBI stats, Idaho’s crime rate is the lowest in the West) superior healthcare, and outstanding private and public education opportunities (Idaho is in the top third among US states for percentage of adults with HS graduation; Idaho State University calls Pocatello home).

Air and water quality are excellent because most of Idaho’s water originates in our mountains.

When compared with energy costs nation-wide, Bannock County residents save money on utilities. We have competitive natural gas rates, plus residential electric rates that are among America’s lowest. Even gas is cheaper in Idaho! Today our (Bannock County) average gasoline price per gallon of unleaded is $3.60. Compare this to the national average which, according to AAA, is $3.93. Taxes are better, as well. Of the 50 US states, 37 had higher per/person taxes than Idaho.

 Southeast Idaho is a true recreation paradise. For all of your cultural quests, we have live theater, dance, concerts, symphony, and Broadway musicals as well as history, science, and art museums.

 So what’s your pleasure? Here are just a few ways your quality of life in Bannock County is enriched:
Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Hunting, Sailing, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Windsurfing, etc.
 
Come tour our area and see for yourself. We here at Treasuredstock.com would love to welcome you here! 
 
See you soon!
 
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1929 $10 Type 1 Commercial National Bank of Saint Anthony, Idaho PCGS 40 Extremely Fine

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1929 $10 Type 1 Citizens National Bank of Salmon, Idaho PCGS 15 Fine

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1929 $10 Type 1 Citizens National Bank of Salmon, Idaho PMG 15 Fine

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1929 $5 Type 1 Citizens National Bank of Salmon, Idaho PCGS 10 Very Good

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