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🌱 How rapid growth is reshaping life at a family ranch in Middleton
Middleton, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Middleton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How rapid growth is reshaping life at a family ranch in Middleton
- When and where Middleton teams open their state tournament runs
Also on today's calendar: Sanctuary City: A play by Martyna Majok and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Windy with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
- Friday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Drought, traffic, and rapid growth are creating new challenges for a Middleton ranch (kivitv.com) — A longtime Middleton ranching family at Lazy SP Ranch is feeling squeezed by rapid local growth, heavier traffic, and ongoing drought, all of which complicate daily operations and animal safety. The owner describes mounting development pressure on nearby farmland and urges residents to support small farmers as Middleton and Canyon County continue to expand. 
• Softball, baseball state tournament brackets revealed (postregister.com) — Middleton High’s softball team enters state as the 5A top seed, while the baseball team heads in as the 6A fourth seed, both playing in Thursday’s opening-round games. Local fans can track when and where Middleton plays alongside other Idaho contenders statewide.
📸 Around Middleton
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Upcoming Events in
Middleton
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★ Featured events ★
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Sanctuary City: A play by Martyna Majok →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:30 pm -
STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Meridian →
3335 E Victory Rd, Meridian
10:00 am -
Sanctuary City: A play by Martyna Majok →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:30 pm -
B Lee's Big Comedy Bash @ The Comedy Lounge (May 23rd) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
5:30 pm
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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LEGO DAY - Free! →
Middleton, Idaho Public Library, 307 Cornell St, Middleton
12:00 pm -
4A/3A/2A State Track @ Middleton HS →
Middleton High School, 1538 Emmett Rd, Middleton
9:00 am -
Leasing Organic Farmland Meet & Greet →
Purple Sage Farms, 11981 Bullock Rd, Middleton
6:00 pm -
Storytime with Ms. Jenny →
Middleton, Idaho Public Library, 307 Cornell St, Middleton
10:30 am -
Adult Gardening Class →
Middleton, Idaho Public Library, 307 Cornell St, Middleton
5:30 pm -
Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill - 80's Kids @ The Comedy Lounge →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
8:00 pm -
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting →
Middleton, Idaho Public Library, 307 Cornell St, Middleton
10:00 am -
Canceled-Storytime with Ms. Jenny →
Middleton, Idaho Public Library, 307 Cornell St, Middleton
10:30 am
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Tuesday May 26
Saturday May 30
Monday June 1
Thursday June 4
📣 Middleton Shout Outs!
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- Icarus Wellness and Recovery — (208) 907-8881
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- | This past Saturday we found a very nice straw hat in the middle of Galloway outside of Middleton.
If you describe your hat, we'll get it back to you. Text me at 949 285-0989 as I don't check the Nextdoor app often. (Nextdoor Galloway Rd)
- Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Franchise in Caldwell. Apply here.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews posted a job opening for Servers in Nampa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middleton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Caldwell
- ITD begins paving projects Monday in Caldwell, Parma (ktvb.com)
- Caldwell's Main Street reconstruction, sewer construction expected to be finished by the end of June (ktvb.com)
- Vertical Venues to open luxury event space at Caldwell Executive Airport (idahobusinessreview.com)
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- Idaho officials warn of early critical fire danger weather (ktvb.com)
Ok Middleton! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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