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Basque License Plates Available

BOISE - A new license plate that will honor Idaho’s Basque heritage and raise funds for the *Cenarrusa Center for Basque Studies is now available at county auto licensing offices. The plate features a camp/sheep wagon. The first Basque immigrant sheepherders lived in camp wagons during their long stays in Idaho’s mountains. The lower center of the plate reads “Basque.” The background is Idaho’s standard red and blue mountain license plate artwork.



The initial cost for the plate is $35. That price drops to $25 when the plate is renewed. These fees are in addition to annual vehicle registration, county and plate fees. The Cenarrusa Center for Basque Studies will receive $25 for each new plate and $15 from annual renewals.

“We will use the funds to preserve the Basque culture, language and contributions to Idaho through educational and outreach programs,” said Pete Cenarrusa. Steve Achabal, President of the Basque Center added, “Purchasing the plate is a great way to show Basque pride and contribute to its preservation.” Patty Miller, Executive Director of the Basque Museum & Cultural Center added that "The Cenarrusa Center's efforts in the area of education will benefit our whole state."

The plates can be personalized with up to five letters or numbers for an additional $25 the first year and $15 for renewals. Applications for personalized Basque plates are available at county auto licensing offices or for download on-line at itd.idaho.gov/dmv.

Sample versions of the Basque plates can also be purchased from the Idaho Transportation Department for $30, $20 of which goes to the Cenarrusa Basque Center fund. Sample plates can be personalized at no additional cost. These plates cannot be displayed on motor vehicles.

“Sample plates make a unique gift and also contribute to the preservation of the Basque culture,” Jill Aldape president of the Oinkari Basque Dancers said.

Applications for sample plates are available at county auto licensing offices or for download on-line at itd.idaho.gov/dmv.

The new Basque license plate may only be displayed on passenger vehicles, light trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to 26,000 pounds, motor homes, and camper trailers – (excluding horse, car, and cargo trailers with RV facilities).

*Founded in 2003, the Cenarrusa Center for Basque Studies (CCBS) is a joint project between educators, business leaders and cultural groups that offers educational programs to those interested in Basque studies.

For More Information: http://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/VehicleServices/vspersnl.pdf

Contact: John Bieter (johnbieter@boisestate.edu)

 

Past News Releases & Updates

Cenarrusa - Bizkaia Talent Leadership Program
Release Date: 2/22/2016

Cenarrusa Board Declaration on Pete's Death
Release Date: 10/1/2013

Pete Honored as House Passes Joint Memorial 14
Release Date: 3/22/2012

Free Basque Geneology Workshop
Release Date: 9/21/2011

Old Europe, Pioneer West & Idaho-Bizkaian Compared
Release Date: 8/6/2011

An Invitation to Basque Cuisine
Release Date: 5/16/2011

Cenarrusa Papers Dedicated
Release Date: 11/20/2009

Lamb Barbeque Success featured on EuskoSare
Release Date: 9/17/2008

U of I gifts Basque Collection to Boise State
Release Date: 7/1/2008

Cenarrusa Foundation Sponsors Museum Dedication
Release Date: 6/1/2008

Basque Center Expansion Update
Release Date: 5/22/2008

Pete & Patty featured in U of Idaho magazine
Release Date: 3/5/2008

A Proposal to Transform the Basque Conflict
Release Date: 1/23/2008

3rd Annual Family Style BBQ Next Weekend
Release Date: 8/15/2007

Basque Cultural Expert Visits BSU
Release Date: 10/23/2006

Trees tell of Basque Culture
Release Date: 8/4/2006

Basque License Plates Available
Release Date: 3/3/2006

Boise State and the Basque Government Sign Pact
Release Date: 7/27/2005

2005 Jaialdi Symposium
Release Date: 6/30/2005

2005 Arborglyph Study Set
Release Date: 5/1/2005

"West of the Basques" Documentary
Release Date: 3/15/2005

Pete & Freda's Family Style Lamb Barbecue
Release Date: 8/25/2004

Basque Dance & Old World Culture
Release Date: 7/9/2004

Minister of Culture Visit
Release Date: 5/28/2004

Basque Minister of Justice visits Boise
Release Date: 1/22/2004

 


 

 
 
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