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Cazba's Thanksgiving Day dinner needs turkeys and other traditional dishes

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 4:52pm
The annual Cazba Thanksgiving Day fest for those in need is on for this year and Trish Elrod, owner of Moon River Distributing is again coordinating acquiring the actual turkeys. Each year about 300 people who are homeless or otherwise in need, show up for the traditional meal that is served up by a legion of volunteers at the Cazba Restaurant, 211 S. 8th St., Boise, 381-0222. This year, organizers expect more people to need the servise.
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Ousted ITD director launches legal battle against the state

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 2:56pm
The whistleblower lawsuit former Idaho Transportation Director Pam Lowe filed Friday is just first round of her legal action against the state, said Erika Birch, Lowe's attorney.
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Make a gift for American servicemen and women Saturday

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 1:55pm
For the sixth year, Boise Woodcraft is inviting the public to come to the shop for a "turn-a-thon" event to make high quality, wooden pens for men and women serving overseas.
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Nevada man arrested in Las Vegas for Boise bank robbery

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 1:34pm
A 46-year-old Nevada man arrested for robbing a bank in Las Vegas last week has also been charged with robbing a Wells Fargo Bank on Orchard Street in Boise this past August.
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Boise man charged with rape

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 1:34pm
David A. Snow is being held in the Ada County Jail on a charge of felony rape after a woman told police he sexually assaulted her early Thursday morning at a Boise Bench home.
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Shortlived Idaho anti-nuclear waste group disbands amid allegations it is a front for a Utah waste company

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 1:33pm
A group set up show to protest American Ecology's plan to bring extremely low-level nuclear waste to its Owyhee County burial facility has closed up shop after the company filed a defamation lawsuit.
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Intermountain Gas seeks right to shut off snow-melters on sidewalks, driveways

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 1:32pm
Customers who use natural gas to power snow-melting equipment on sidewalks and driveways could be subject to service interruptions during periods of high use, if Intermountain Gas Co. sells the Idaho Public Utilities Commission on the idea.
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Learn about state's budget woes in Caldwell Tuesday

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 11:23am
The Canyon County Republican Central Committee will hear a presentation on the state's budget situation from Caldwell Rep. Darrell Bolz Tuesday night.
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Donate a turkey for an Eagle Scout

Idaho Statesman - November 6, 2009 - 9:00am
Boise’s City Hall West hosts “Turkeys for Eagles,” Friday, the effort of a local Boy Scout, Trent Johnson of Scout Troop 318, to collect turkeys and funds for the Idaho Food Bank -- and earn his Eagle badge in the process.
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North Idaho soldier injured in Fort Hood shooting

Idaho Statesman - November 5, 2009 - 11:00pm
George Stratton III, 18, twice contacted his father Thursday; once to let him know he was wounded and a second time when he was going into surgery, according to a report from Fox News.
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Natalie Bartley: Hagerman area gives whitewater boaters a year-round option

Idaho Statesman - November 5, 2009 - 11:00pm
The section of the Snake River near Hagerman is one of the few Idaho whitewater rivers that do not freeze or have water too low to boat during winter.
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Trial date set in Robert Manwill murder case

Idaho Statesman - November 5, 2009 - 11:00pm
Melissa Jenkins made incriminating statements against her then boyfriend, Daniel Ehrlick, during an investigation into her 8-year-old son's disappearance and murder in July, said 4th District Judge Darla Williamson in court Thursday.
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Idaho GOP consultant violates felony DUI probation

Idaho Statesman - November 5, 2009 - 11:00pm
Gov. Butch Otter on Thursday ended his business relationship with a well-traveled GOP campaign consultant after the man was arrested for violating his probation for felony DUI.
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Boise State University praised for defining, pursuing its research vision

Idaho Statesman - November 5, 2009 - 11:00pm
In its first accreditation review in a decade, Boise State University was recognized for its team spirit, solid planning and work in helping create the College of Western Idaho.
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New Horizon airplane is unveiled in Bronco colors

Idaho Statesman - November 5, 2009 - 11:00pm
Horizon Air's blue-and-orange 76-seat Bombardier Q400 will add some lift to Boise State's marketing theme when it takes to the skies Monday. It's the fifth of Horizon's Northwest college fleet (after Oregon, Oregon State, Washington and Washington State).
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Mass flu clinics for Treasure Valley schools return

Idaho Statesman - November 5, 2009 - 11:00pm
The Central District Health Department this week has announced vaccination clinics in two districts:
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Emmett woman hopes to thank the heroes who pulled her from a burning truck

Idaho Statesman - November 4, 2009 - 11:00pm
Ellen Ethington wants to send out a whole lot of gratitude and a batch of cinnamon rolls to the three men who saved her after a fiery crash Monday along Interstate 84 near Mountain Home.
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Deputies pull woman from burning Boise home

Idaho Statesman - November 4, 2009 - 11:00pm
Ada County sheriff's Deputy Carl Olson and Sgt. Joe Wright pulled a woman in her 80s out of her Southwest Boise home through a broken window.
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Idaho reservoirs have lots of water now, but will it last?

Idaho Statesman - November 4, 2009 - 11:00pm
How river managers release water this winter has as much affect on power rates and irrigation as snowfall this winter
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Boise, Caldwell election turnout shifts dramatically

Idaho Statesman - November 4, 2009 - 11:00pm
Boise's voter election turnout was down significantly in Tuesday's city council election, while Caldwell saw the number of ballots cast more than double from four years ago.
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