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🌱 Will Gem County reverse course on the controversial Emmett-area airstrip?
And on the Emmett Patch calendar - Shotokan Karate
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In today's newsletter:
- Will Gem County reverse course on the controversial Emmett-area airstrip?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 45.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gem County commissioners hear appeal of Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Airstrip (kivitv.com) — Gem County commissioners are weighing an appeal that could overturn approval of the private Flying Thunderbolt Ranch airstrip west of Emmett, which neighbors say threatens farms, livestock, a horse program, and a long-running wedding venue. Developers argue strict limits, noise caps, and tracking systems make the 3,000-foot runway comparable to Emmett Airport and compatible with rural life. A final decision is expected after further discussion on October 19. 
📸 Around Emmett
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emmett
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- Shotokan Karate →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
6:00 pm - Small Town Swing
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
6:00 pm - Worship Service
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 219 E. 1st St., Emmett
8:00 am - Line Dancing →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
12:30 pm - Shotokan Karate →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
6:00 pm - Midweek Bible Study
Gem County Chamber of Commerce, 400 Highway 16, Emmett
6:30 pm - Line Dancing →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
12:30 pm - Healing Service
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 219 E 1st St, Emmett
7:00 pm - Small Town Swing
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
6:00 pm - Shotokan Karate →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
6:00 pm - Sabbath School - Children's Program
Gem County Chamber of Commerce, 400 Highway 16, Emmett
9:30 am - Worship Service
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 219 E. 1st St., Emmett
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Open and shut: Two newer Starbucks locations in SW Idaho set to close https://boisedev.com/news/2026/09/25/two-starbucks-locations-in-the-treasure-valley-set-to-close/
Those locations include one in Emmett on S. Substation Rd. near Highway 16. (Nextdoor Meadow Lark) - "And He said to them, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
"" Mark 4:9 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mrk.4.9.NKJV (Nextdoor Gem County)
- Coynes posted a job opening for Line Cook in Eagle. Apply here.
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Eagle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emmett here.
🗞 Nearby News
Eagle
- PETA Names Top 10 Restaurants Offering Vegan Sausage for Oktoberfest (peta.org)
- RIT alumnus pitches his innovative toy on ABC's 'Shark Tank' (rit.edu)
Caldwell
- 16920 Churn Ave, Nampa, ID 83651 (redfin.com)
- Voter forums coming up for U.S. Senate, governor candidates (idahopress.com)
- 1 killed, 3 injured in head-on crash (idahopress.com)
Ok Emmett! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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