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🌱 What the insurance trust shortfall could cost Caldwell schools

Caldwell, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What the insurance trust shortfall could cost Caldwell schools
  • How a 21-year-old Caldwell alum is reshaping Eagles volleyball
  • Caldwell teen dies after motorcycle hits deer on US 20

Also on today's calendar: Ian Stanley @ The Comedy Lounge (July 30 - Aug 1) and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why is a scarecrow so successful in public speaking? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 94, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insurance trust has run out of money, and Idaho schools have to pay the debt (idahoednews.org) — Caldwell School District’s finance chief was surprised to learn an insurance trust serving more than 100 Idaho school systems has run out of reserve funds, potentially leaving districts to cover a major shortfall. With budgets already set and K-12 funding flat, Caldwell leaders are waiting for details on how much they’ll owe and whether there will be an immediate cash hit.
   

• Former Caldwell volleyball player named the successor to coach Dan Bozarth (heraldonline.com) — Caldwell volleyball alum Elizabeth Jones, a 2023 graduate, has been named head coach of the Eagles program she once starred for, taking over after longtime coach Dan Bozarth’s departure. At just 21, she’s already been leading offseason workouts and plans to maintain Caldwell volleyball’s high-intensity, tradition-rich culture while emphasizing communication, tough practices, and strong relationships with players.
   

• Caldwell motorcyclist dies after hitting deer on US 20, Idaho State Police says (ktvb.com) — A 19-year-old man from Caldwell died Friday night after his motorcycle hit a deer on U.S. Highway 20 near Pine, Idaho, according to state police. Both directions of the highway were blocked for about three hours while emergency crews responded and investigated, and the man’s name will be released after family is notified.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday July 28
  • Dr. Picklestein Mad Scientist @ Blake Park
    Ada Community Library - Star Branch blake haven park
    10:00 am
  • Crochet Class →
    Ada Community Library, Star Branch, 10706 W State St, Star
    2:30 pm
    • Wednesday July 29
  • Foam Party @ Blake Park
    Ada Community Library - Star Branch blake haven park
    10:00 am
  • Tween/Teen Time: Ice Cream Floats and Giant Bubbles
    Ada Community Library - Star Branch 10706 W State Stt, Star , ID 83669
    2:00 pm
    • Thursday July 30
  • Music and Movement →
    Ada Community Library, Star Branch, 10706 W State St, Star
    10:30 am

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  • Hiring 3 Workers – Monday & Tuesday (Boise, Gowen Exit/Surprise Valley Area)
    I'm looking for 3 reliable workers for this coming Monday and Tuesday to help wrap up a project in the Boise area near the Gowen Exit (Surprise… (Nextdoor Sunset Ave)
  • First time at the Cattlemens Cafe in Caldwell, great and friendly service.
    Food was excellent. Will be making it a frequent place for breakfast or lunch, closes at 2:00. (Nextdoor Windsor Creek)
  • Treasure Valley Family YMCA posted a job opening for Part Time Housekeeping-Male Staff- Caldwell YMCA in Caldwell. Apply here.
  • Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Forklift Operator Jobs in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caldwell here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Two men charged with DUI after speeding leads to crash in Nampa (kivitv.com)
  • Nampa chef advances to semifinals in national chef competition (ktvb.com)
  • Flora-Bama owner Pat McClellan passes away (idahonews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he stands out in his field! (Thank you Kay J. for sending it in!)
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