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Indian Creek Plaza Design Approved
by Leora Summers, Editor
Indian Creek Plaza design for winter! GGLO design rendering
The concept design plan for the upcoming Indian Creek Plaza was presented and unanimously approved during the September 19th Caldwell City Council meeting. The design accommodates activities for both winter and summer. During the winter, the ice skating rink with its unique ribbon-style design, one of the five in our nation, will draw our community members and families downtown for good old-fashioned fun, something we have been missing for a long time. There will be warming huts around the area to help folks enjoy their outdoor experience during the cold season. During the summer, there will be a splash area (incorporated into the ice skating ribbon) for the kids, a central stage for concerts and activities and room for outdoor dining along the outer perimeter. This plaza will be a venue where year-round activities will provide a reason and a place for our community to gather, bringing life and business back into our own downtown.
October 2016
Indian Creek Festival
Advanced Auto Parts (3rd from left) won first place for the second year in a row. Their sturdy boat was piloted by Jessica Farnham of Meridian. They kept their winning design and it paid off!
by Leora Summers, Editor
“The Tank” piloted by VHS engineering student Derek McClinton took 2nd place in the kayak race. He and his group worked about 2 weeks on the design and construction of their winning kayak.
Ridgeview High School’s engineering class kayak took 3rd place which was piloted by Garrett Harmer and Ryan Phillips. Ridgeview is Vallivue’s newest high school, just opening this year.
A bystander rushed into the waters to help free the kayaker who was pinned beneath the wings of the metal heron sculpture in the middle of the creek after his kayak got hung up on the bird.
One of the most favorite parts of our Indian Creek Festival is watching the kayak race down the creek. People line the creek and enjoy watching the maneuvering and the crashing and sinking of the contestants as they race down the short stretch of water to the finish line. Businesses, high school engineering classes and individuals take on the challenge of building their kayaks, using only cardboard, duct tape and latex paint. What a great team builder it is for these groups and friends of individuals as they plan, build and then watch the fruits of their labor during the race to see
how it all “shakes out.” This race is not for sissies! There is a rush of adrenaline as they go over the rapids and around obstacles. One young kayaker became wedged under the metal art crane’s wings just below the bridge. A young man watching from the bank became his local hero as he rushed into the creek, and with great effort against the current, freed the stuck racer (to his great relief). The racer was lucky to be wearing his lifejacket which protected him from the sharp metal feathers on the wings of the sculpture.
Indian Creek Festival Car Cruise
Indian Creek Plaza design for summer! GGLO design rendering
14 years Experience!
JAMES BARRETT
Ralph & Cheri Corn, stand next to their Chevrolet/Chevy II during the Indian Creek Festival Car Cruise. Ralph was one of the lucky guys who found a girl who shared in his love of muscle cars. It all started back in 1969 when Ralph bought his first Chevy II. It was green and very similar to this one. He had to sell it to buy a 1972 Chevy pickup which he still owns. In 1990 he decided to buy a basket case, sight unseen, because it was an original V/8 4-speed car. Five years of saving and scrounging parts they spend the next five years building this car, that they love. It has a 350 engine, 5 speed and a narrowed rear end to personalize it. Ralph says, “Special moments for us is anytime we can go for a drive.” They thank Caldwell for such a fun cruise.
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uston Vineyards
Harvest Greetings Tasting Room Hours: Friday-Monday 12-5 PM
or by appointment
Idaho Latino Expo 2016 – Family Fun For All!
by Leora Summers, Editor
Looking for some Latino cultural fun? The Idaho Latino Expo 2016 will be held on Saturday, October 15th at the Hispanic Cultural Center (315 Stampede Dr., Nampa) from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. It is a free and fun family event with food, artisans, dancing and live music. Demonstrations for making tamales and tortillas and piñatas will be presented and so much more. There will also be a salsa making contest. Applications for the contest can be picked up at Jalapenos in Nampa or at radio station 5660 E. Franklin Rd, Ste. 305, in Nampa. This will be a fun day for the whole family!
Fall is the perfect time to joining us on the patio for a glass of wine, a bite of food and breathtaking views...
16473 Chicken Dinner Rd. Caldwell
208-455-7975
www.hustonvineyards.com
Extended Hours Thru October! Hours: Friday 12-9 p.m. Saturday 12-5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.ParmaRidge.wine
(208) 946-5187
Come celebrate our
GRAND OPENING with us!
Sat., October 22nd 1:00 to 6:00 PM 14807 Sunnyslope Rd. Caldwell, ID 83607 We are excited to have you visit our new, expanded tasting room! Spend the afternoon sampling our award winning wines; have lunch from the local food truck; stomp some grapes, or just relax, on what is sure to be a beautiful fall day.
Ribbon Cutting to take place at 1:00 PM
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