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The American Legion Post No. 67 leads the way in the Veterans Day parade, in photo taken last November on Southwest Fourth Avenue in Ontario. This year’s event starts at 1 p.m. near West Park Plaza and will end up at the Ontario Train Depot.
Parade set Saturday
ONTARIO — Veterans Day is not until next week, but opportunities for honoring all those who served will begin Saturday with a host of activities, including the annual Veterans Day parade.
Sports
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Payette seeks playoff win No. 2 at Timberlake
Timberlake — Last week, the Payette Pirates added another accolade to their football resume, a first-ever postseason victory when the Pirates defeated Kimberly 36-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Idaho 3A state football playoffs.
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Ida-Ore soccer meeting slated
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Education & Careers
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Flu bug not the only health concern for students this year
(ARA) - The H1N1 flu virus may be the newest concern this season, but it's not the only health threat for children at school worthy of serious attention. Threats like cockroaches, stinging insects and other types of common pests like rodents are very real, affecting classrooms, cafeterias and school grounds across the country. Controlling pests like these is a daily challenge for school systems at all levels, and to do it effectively, they need access to the right tools to fight, prevent and eliminate these persistent problems.
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Army base recoils in aftermath of rampage
FORT HOOD, Texas — Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted ‘’Allahu Akbar!’’ — an Arabic phrase for “God is great!’’ — before opening fire, the base commander said Friday.
Lt. Gen. Robert Cone said officials had not yet confirmed that the suspected shooter, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, made the comment before the rampage Thursday. Hasan was among 30 people wounded in the shooting spree and remained hospitalized on a ventilator.
Ex-Trailblazer may pursue governor’s slot
SALEM — Chris Dudley’s free throw shots were always iffy propositions. Now the former Portland Trail Blazer is in a new arena taking aim at a governor’s chair — and Oregon’s Republicans think he can score.
Dudley hasn’t formally announced a bid for the post, but he filed paperwork last week to create a campaign committee.
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Idaho man to undergo mental evaluation
BOISE (AP) — A judge has ordered a mental health evaluation for a man accused of intentionally driving his pickup truck into a pair of Idaho State Police motorcycle troopers parked along an interstate median
Boise man threatened to burn girl
BOISE — A 23-year-old Boise man is in jail after police say he threatened to set his female roommate alight.
Johnathan E. Drake was arrested late Wednesday.
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Opinion
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College Connection — Party like it’s 1930
It’s finally here. This weekend, Treasure Valley Community College Foundation is throwing one of the best parties of the year. And the best part is, not only will it be a great event, it’s for a great cause.
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Consumer Technology
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Holiday gift-giving unwrapped
(ARA) - The most important part of giving a gift is the thought behind it. Consider skipping the malls this holiday season and instead create some homemade holiday presents that will save you money and add meaning to the wrapped packages you hand out to family and friends.
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Money
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Fun ways to escape with your family
(ARA) - A smaller budget and busy work and school schedules don't mean your family has to stay home all the time. There are lots of alternatives to an expensive family trip.
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