In Memory of Clarine Anchustegui Villeneuve, Oinkari Basque Dancers co-founder

This obituary was originally printed in the Idaho Statesman on March 22, 2013.  Click here to view the original article.

 Clarine Anchustegui Villeneuve
1939 - 2013
Clarine Anchustegui Villeneuve, 73, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013 of natural causes. Funeral services will be celebrated at 10am, Friday, March 22, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 19002 North 128th Avenue, Sun City West, Arizona. 

Clarine was born on September 8, 1939 in Boise, Idaho to Fermina and Gregorio Anchustegui and was the youngest of 5 children. She was a graduate of St. Teresa's Academy in 1957 and received a degree in secretarial science from Marylhurst College in Oregon.

Clarine married Eugene Villeneuve in 1965. They lived in Boise, Idaho where they raised their 2 sons, Jefrey and Gregory. Clarine was the administrator for the Idaho Bean Commission for 28 years, until they moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1992. She was a longtime member of Euzkaldunak, Inc., serving on its board and as vice president, and was one of eight original Oinkari Dancers who went to Spain to start the troupe in 1960. Clarine was on the board of the Basque Museum, and was actively involved with the St. Joseph's School Board, the school's athletic board, Bishop Kelly High School Boosters and Bishop Kelly Foundation. She was the state secretary to the Idaho Council of Catholic Women, and co-chaired the state convention for the Idaho Council of Catholic Women. She served on the board and was vice president of the Idaho Epilepsy League. She was a member of the Assistance League of Boise and a member of the Boise Philharmonic Guild.

In Phoenix, Clarine worked in health care for fifteen years and was actively involved in the West Valley Symphony, American Association of University Women Northwest Valley Branch, Soroptimist International, West Valley Art Museum, the Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce Diplomatic Committee and the Dysart Arts Academy.

Clarine was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Villeneuve, on May 24, 2011, and is survived by her two sons, Jefrey Villeneuve of St. Louis, Missouri and Gregory Villeneuve and his wife, Susan Villeneuve, of Laguna Beach, California; her grandchildren Caleb, Madeline, Austin and Alex of St. Louis, Missouri, and Nicole Worrell of Newport Beach, California; and numerous nieces and nephews who live in Idaho and Arizona.
 
Memorial donations can be made to: Oinkari Basque Dancers, c/o P.O. Box 1011, Boise, Idaho 83701.

Published in the Idaho Statesman on March 22, 2013

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New Euskadi Delegates Appointed: in the U.S., Ander Caballero, and in Chile, Rafael Kutz

The Basque Government has made two new appointments this morning in the area of Foreign Affairs, namely appointing Ander Caballero Barturen as the Basque Delegate to the United States, Canada and Mexico, and also appointing Rafael Kutz Garaizabal as Delegate to Chile and Peru. Other recent appointment in this area is Sara Pagola as Delegate of the Basque Country in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Vitoria-Gasteiz. The Governing Council of the Basque Government announced this morning, after its usual Tuesday meeting, the appointment of two new Euskadi delegates: Ander Caballero Barturen has been chosen as the new Euskadi Delegate in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The delegation is based in New York and has a representative office in Mexico City. Additionally, Rafael Kutz Garaizabal has been named the head of the Delegation of Chile and Peru. Kutz has already served as a Euskadi delegate, during the tenure of Ibarretxe, in Colombia, Venezuela and Central America.

The government of Lehendakari Urkullu has now appointed delegates in key delegations of Euskadi in the Americas, incluidng that which took place a few weeks ago when  Sara Pagola was appointed as the head of the delegation in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The vacancy in the delegation in Colombia, Venezulea and Central America still remains to be filled in regards to this part of the world.

Besides the aforementioned, there are two other Basque delegations in Europe located in Brussels and Madrid.

Originally posted at:
http://www.euskalkultura.com/news/new-euskadi-delegates-appointed-in-the-u-s-ander-caballero-and-in-chile-rafael-kutz

The Homedale Basque Dance is this Saturday!

The community is invited to attend the 13th Annual Txoko Ona Basque Dance in Homedale on Saturday, March 9th, from 6:30pm-11:30pm at the Badiola Arena on Highway 95. The event will start with a performance by the Herribatza Dancers at 6:30pm, followed by the Oinkari Basque Dancers of Boise. Then there will be Tug-of-War contests along with Weight Carrying, with cash prizes going to the winners. Later on many unique and hand made items will be featured in both live and silent auctions. Also, you will be able to dance to the music of the Jeff Palmer Band. Chorizos, pop, wine, water and beer will be available. Ongi Etorri! (Everyone Welcome!)

Where: Badiola Arena (406 hwy 95, Homedale)

Cost: $5.00 Admission at the Door
Phone: (208) 337-3954

Originally from:http://events.ktvb.com/Homedale_Basque_Dance/205001368.html