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Westside Elementary School second-grader Cyris Carrillo (from left), Kathy Johnson, Dave Carrillo and fourth-grader Caycen Carrillo hunt for Legos and construct LEGO creations during a family night at Westside Elementary in which Legos were the highlight.
LEGO learning
PAYETTE — Legos were the highlight of Westside Elementary School’s Family Night Thursday, with both students and parents taking part of the fun in the gymnasium.
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Renew — Narrow is the way
The other day I was preparing my thoughts for an upcoming sermon which was taken from Luke 18:15-17. This is where Jesus uses little children as an example to us as to how we are to receive the kingdom of heaven.
In thinking about this idea of “entering” or “receiving” the kingdom of God, I checked the concordance on my computer and found a surprising number of passages which spoke about this.
Epistle to the Churches
“Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
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Improvements to begin at busy intersection
ONTARIO — Motorists who use East Idaho Avenue and/or East Lane should be prepared for construction work that will include upgrades on sections of East Idaho and improvements at the intersection of East Lane.
The work is scheduled to begin sometime next Monday.
Hobbies provide welcome, needed distractions for retired Weiser couple
WEISER — While it is always important for anyone to take a little time to themselves, whether to keep their minds off of work or families, just for a little while, two Washington County residents recently found out just how important taking that time really is.
In the past year, Weiser resident Jane Betts has been diagnosed with two different types of cancer — cervical and thyroid.
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Ag symposium coming up in February
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No charges against Idaho treasurer
BOISE (AP) — A southwestern Idaho county prosecutor announced Thursday he won’t pursue criminal charges against state Treasurer Ron Crane for using a state gas card to fill up his private vehicle, concluding there’s no evidence the four-term Republican acted with criminal intent. Canyon County prosecutor Bryan Taylor did recommend Crane quit using the gas card for undocumented purposes and begin more-comprehensive record keeping, ensuring he’s not using taxpayer-funded gasoline for personal trips. Taylor also suggested Idaho clarify travel policies governing elected officials.
For months, the finances of Crane’s office have been the focus of a regularly scheduled audit by Legislative Services. In the process, auditors discovered the treasurer was using a state Chevron card to fill up his personal vehicle without documenting travel, a contradiction of Idaho travel policies that require accurate record keeping and don’t include provisions allowing officials to put state-purchased gasoline into private vehicles. “While Mr. Crane might therefore have acted without express administrative approval, and the issue may be ripe for correction through management review, I do not believe that the interests of justice would be served by my office proceeding with criminal charges,” Taylor wrote in his report. “There is no evidence suggesting that Mr. Crane acted with criminal intent and insufficient evidence to charge a criminal violation of Idaho law.” Taylor was called in to investigate last year after Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden identified a potential conflict of interest.
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Chic holiday entertaining for less
(ARA) - A beautiful holiday table can be the centerpiece of any celebration. However, many hostesses are discouraged by the idea and potential cost of fancy linens, expensive serving ware and a perfect centerpiece.
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