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🌱 Fruitland mayor’s steps bring home community wellness funding
Fruitland, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Fruitland! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Fruitland mayor’s steps bring home community wellness funding
- Fruitland gets a semifinal rematch with unbeaten Homedale
- Sarah Wondra charged with murder in Michael Vaughan case
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 60, low: 33.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Mayors Help Communities Earn Record Funding Through Walking Challenge (livinginthenews.com) — Fruitland has earned funding for community wellness programs thanks to Mayor Kari Peterson’s participation in October’s Mayor’s Walking Challenge. She joined four nearby mayors in completing the statewide initiative, which awarded a record $113,350. The report does not specify how much Fruitland received or how it will spend the money. 
• PREP FOOTBALL LOOKAHEAD: Seven local teams remain alive for state championship spots (idahopress.com) — Fruitland gets another shot at defending champion Homedale, this time with a place in the 4A football state championship at stake. The Grizzlies advanced with a 45-22 win over Emmett. Their earlier meeting with unbeaten Homedale ended in a four-point loss, setting up a compelling semifinal rematch.
• New Murder Charges Filed in Missing Idaho Boy's Case (kidotalkradio.com) — Sarah Wondra now faces first-degree murder, kidnapping and evidence-concealment charges in the disappearance of Michael Vaughan, the Fruitland boy missing since July 2021. Her ex-husband, Stacey Wondra, faces related charges and has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege Michael died during a kidnapping, while the defense disputes the forensic evidence.
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Educational & Support Group
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Community Data Walk
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Shotokan Karate →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
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Small Town Swing
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
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Sabbath School - Children’s Program
Gem County Chamber of Commerce, 400 Highway 16, Emmett
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Worship Service
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 219 E. 1st St., Emmett
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Washington County Commissioners →
Weiser ID
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Weiser Ambulance District Meeting →
256 E. Court Street, Weiser
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Story Time →
Armoral Tuttle Public Library, 301 N Plymouth Ave, New Plymouth
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Line Dancing →
Gem County Recreation District, 212 E 3rd Street, Emmett
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Food Pantry
Gem County Chamber of Commerce, 400 Highway 16, Emmett
2:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for PRN Inpatient Physical Therapist - Ontario in Fruitland. Apply here.
- Jacksons Food Stores posted a job opening for Shift Lead/Head Cashier in Fruitland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fruitland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Payette
- Michael Vaughan case: Sarah Wondra booked into Payette County Jail on murder charge (kivitv.com)
- Travels With Two Sisters: Idaho escapades: Finding diversity in the Gem State (gvnews.com)
Weiser
- A Little Sparkle Comes to the Weiser Chamber of Commerce! (livinginthenews.com)
- Crossley runs 4 TDs, sends Weiser to 4A semifinals (tncontentexchange.com)
- Trisha Ann Shirts (signalamerican.com)
Emmett
- Rural health funding to support healthcare improvements in Gem County (idahopress.com)
Ok Fruitland! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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