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the essence of

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LOST ELEGANCE

MOUNTAIN ESCAPES

KINDNESS & ME

LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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your CITY, your LIFE, your STYLE! KINDNESS CATCHES PEOPLE’S ATTENTION. Being kind is an easy way to con-

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Kendall Houlton | kendall.houlton@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart

nect with others, it doesn’t cost you money and it’s one of the best investments you

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can ever make Most importantly, kindness never goes out of STYLE! Read more

Dani Moore

about why we are spreading kindness in this month’s cover feature. For those who pine for the fashions of the 1930’s and 1940’s, the article on Lost Elegance highlights the looks of this bygone era. The 1940 photo of high school students certainly illustrates how much has changed in 60 years.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Linden B. Bateman, Julia Bennett, Jordan Gray, Kendall Houlton, Shelly West, Lynette Standley, Charles Knowles CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Charles Knowles, Jonni Armani

Speaking of school, our local educators have been working diligently to prepare for the 27,000+ Meridian City students as they start their 2020/2021 school year. In this issue we offer you a myriad of educational choices you have for your kids here in Ada County. Before you think summer is over, it’s never too late to take a long weekend or extended staycation to the McCall, Tamarack, Stanley, and the Sun Valley/Ketchum area destinations. Our mountain communities are offering special Idaho resident

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And lastly, be sure to follow us on CityLifestyle.com, our digital platform where you

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Greg Gewalt, Publisher

ON THE COVER Melissa Nelson, President of Community Kindness Movement and her family

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 Kindness Begins with Me Children Experience Bullying Each Day, Whether at Home, Online, in School, or in Our Communities

20 Lost Elegance A Return to the Elegance of the 30’s and 40’s, or Perhaps a Fashion Renaissance

26 The Great Idaho Outdoors An Escape to the Higher Elevations; Sun Valley and the Sawtooth Range, McCall and Stanley

32 Back to School School Districts in the Treasure Valley

Are Fired Up and Ready for the School Year

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Giving Back

20 Times Past 26 Travel Destination 32 Our Town 38 Financial Buzz 42 Inspired By

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STATUE UNVEILED AT MERIDIAN FIRE STATION SIX In early July, Meridian Fire Station Six gained a

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Idaho

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Nutrition

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new piece of art. The station unveiled a bronze fire-

Dietetics recognized Barbara J. Gordon as the

fighter statue by Idaho sculptor Daniel Borup. The

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year for 2020.

piece, titled "All In -- Another Day at the Office,"

The

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academy

members

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who’ve demonstrated leadership in the affiliate or

clock daily services to our community.

employment through research, education, manage-

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ment or legislation. Recipients have also served as an outstanding role model of professionalism and as a source of inspiration to others in nutrition and dietetics.

Meridian was honored with the City Achievement

Gordon, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND, serves as Chair

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and Dietetics Program Director for Idaho State

year’s Association of Idaho Cities Conference.

University and also teaches at ISU Meridian.

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GIVING BACK

KINDNESS BEGINS CHILDREN EXPERIENCE BULLYING EACH DAY, WHETHER IT BE AT HOME, ONLINE, IN SCHOOL, OR OUT IN OUR COMMUNITIES

ARTICLE KENDALL HOULTON

WITH ME

Governor Little presents the Community Kindness Movement an Idaho Proclamation as part of last year's 5th Anniversary

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EACH DAY OF THE KINDNESS WEEK STARTING SEPTEMBER 14TH, THERE IS AN ACTSOF-KINDNESS CHALLENGE FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR THE SCHOOLS T O P A R T I C I P A T E I N . ” “IN THE NEXT 7 MINUTES, A CHILD IN THE U.S. WILL BE BULLIED. It may be the son or daughter of someone you know. Worse, it may be your own child.” This startling statistic is a reminder that despite the modified school year in the Treasure Valley, students are still getting “dissed” on Facebook and cellphones are flooded with mean texts. More children now turn to online activities during the summer break and studies show that 1 in 2 online gamers have at some point been bullied within a game. Even children as young as 6 years old have been known to hack into online interactive activities to sabotage each other’s games. “Meanwhile, only four out of 100 adults will step in to stop it. The rest — 85 percent — will do nothing”, says Melissa Nelson. Melissa Nelson, the Founder and President of the Community Kindness Movement (CKM), knows the impact of harassment firsthand. The Community Kindness Movement was founded in 2015 by Melissa and her family because their own child was dealing with bullying. The family chose to perform acts of kindness, sending twenty-six single yellow roses anonymously to the school which ultimately brought awareness of harassment and

During 2019 Community Kindness Week Robert Simison, current Meridian Mayor, presents Melissa Nelson a Community Kindness Week Proclamation

youth violence, particularly in school settings. CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

Terry, owner of Cafe Capri, hangs Flyers in support of Community Kindness Week. Photo: Stephanie Schoenfeld

The Nelson Family has made it a tradition to deliver yellow roses anonymously

The Nelson family started CKM in Bannock County, Idaho, where the first Community Kindness Week was proclaimed. As a growing non-profit organization, the Community Kindness Movement continued to spread this movement of compassion with the partnership of the Idaho PTA Congress. In 2018, Mayor Tammy de Weerd encouraged a relationship with West Ada School District paving the way for their school program to be approved by the biggest district in Idaho. Last year during the Community Kindness Week, current-Mayor, Robert Simmons, presented Melissa Nelson a Community Kindness Week Proclamation on behalf of the City of Meridian. Says Nelson, “Children experience bullying each day, whether it be at home, online, in school, or out in our communities. Children have not yet developed the coping skills to brush off devastating effects. It’s our job to give our children the tools needed to be successful in life and to learn the valuable attributes that make them The CKM surprises Mrs. Lang’s Classroom in Kuna, Idaho on January Kindness Day 2020

successful. By teaching our children resilience and kindness, we can help teach them some of the most valuable life skills to get them through adolescence.” This year, the community members are galvanized with Governor Brad Little’s support in CKM’s efforts to advocate for Bullying and Suicide Prevention.

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As a hallmark of every successful drive, the Community Kindness Movement distributes bright yellow Kindness T-shirts. The Kindness shirt is not just another school shirt; it is one of the most important visual learning tools used in the program, providing a very important message. Each year, a new Kindness design is created with

KINDNESS WEEK 8/14 - 8/20

the same message. Through local business sponsors, parent donations, PTO / PTA funds, and school grants, the shirts are purchased for every student and faculty

+ MIX-IT-UP MONDAY

and inspires unity and builds camaraderie. This year, the

Sit by someone new at lunch

Kindness T-Shirt will be distributed and worn during the

Invite a friend to lunch

Meridian Community Kindness Week and encouraged to

Movie night Monday, Watch video: bit.ly/CKMvideo

be worn throughout the school year each Thursday. The

+ TELL THEM TUESDAY

Kindness shirt embodies the spirit of UNITY throughout

Give 10+ compliments today

the community.

+ WOW WEDNESDAY

The Community Kindness Movement has also devel-

Wow someone by giving a gift or

oped a Kindness Begins with Me Annual Program to

Doing a kind act anonymously

increase awareness in schools. Community Kindness

+ THANK YOU NOTE THURSDAY

Week kicks off the “Community Initiative” and the

Show your gratitude

“Kindness Begins with Me School Program” at the

Give a thank you note to someone you appreciate

beginning of each school year. This year, CKM cele-

+ FRIENDLY FRIDAY

bration begins the third week in September. Each day

Be a great friend today!

of the Kindness Week, there is an acts-of-kindness

Introduce yourself to someone new

challenge for the community and for the schools to

+ SMILE SATURDAY

participate in.

Wear a smile all day today Put a smile on someones face

WHAT CAN WE DO TO GET INVOLVED?

+ SAY “I LOVE YOU” SUNDAY

+ Join in a Kindness Initiative in Idaho. You can do it

Tell those closest to you, how much they mean to you

with your family or you can choose to join CKM to build a larger and lasting impact in Idaho. Everyone wants to live in a city and community that values kindness.

+ Stand behind a proven initiative to support the youth

CHILDREN WHO ARE BEING BULLIED MAY LIKELY:

with bullying and suicide prevention.

+ Have torn, damaged or missing pieces of clothing,

+ In education, children need to feel safe in their learn-

books or other belongings;

ing environment to thrive in their education. Let us put a

+ Have unexplained cuts, bruises or scratches from fighting; + Have few, if any, friends with whom he or she

focus on the WHOLE child.

+ Lead a kinder work environment. Build camaraderie

spends time;

among city and county employees.

+ Seem afraid of going to school, walking to and from

+ Encourage your city, school district, local businesses,

school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized

churches, libraries, and other organizations to support

activities with peers;

the kindness efforts and celebrate all together. Use your

+ Lose interest in school work, a sudden change in

leadership influence to unify your city and Idaho to instill

performance and/or complain frequently of headaches,

a healthy future for all of our children.

stomach aches or other physical problems. For more

+ Through generous sponsors and grants, CKM has

information on how to participate in the Community

funded 24,000+ Kindness Shirts since 2015. Become a

Kindness Movement:

sponsor and your business/name may be included on

Website: www.TheCKM.org

Kindness Shirts

Facebook: Community Kindness Movement

.Identifying Bullies & Victims (American Federation of Teach-

Instagram: @CommunityKindnessMovement

ers) https://www.aft.org/identifying-bullies-victims

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TIMES PAST

ELEGANCE DAY DREAMING ABOUT A RETURN TO THE ELEGANCE OF THE 30’S AND 40’S OR PERHAPS A FASHION RENAISSANCE AS TO CLOTHING FASHIONS, I WILL FOREVER REMAIN STUCK IN THE 1930’S AND 40’S. My parents are responsible, not only because of the way they dressed, but because my mother was addicted to movies which my sister and I watched with her while my railroad switchman father worked nights or swing shifts at the railroad yard in Idaho Falls. Because we did not own an automobile until 1948, we had to walk about a mile to town. Seeing the bright neon lights on nearly every building and entering the grand theaters only heightened our movie experience. The Rio had a huge awning extending out over the sidewalks, glowing with hundreds of lights, a ticket booth made from beautiful green stone trimmed with brass, and a marble

1940's hairdos like Lucille Ball were perfectly styled – never a messy look

tiled lobby. A red velvet curtain graced the stage. During the 1940’s we were greeted at the Paramount Theater by a door-

Three young smiling women in 1934

man taking tickets, dressed in a field marshals’ uniform with gold braid and buttons. Young women, dressed in gold and maroon, or blue and silver satin costumes, guided us to our seats with their long red lensed flashlights. All the lights, the Rio and the costumes have all long since vanished. Among my earliest childhood memories was watching beautiful and handsome movie stars wearing glittering and elegant clothing in the black and white detective movies or musicals we watched at the Rio, Paramount, Gaety or Rex theaters. My imagination was thrilled beyond measure during those early formative years when basic attitudes about life became set in stone. Everyone seemed so glamourous. Both the good guys and the bad guys wore fedora felt hats, pin striped suits, handkerchief in the breast pocket, with neck ties, and highly polished wing tipped leather oxford shoes. Men were nearly always clean shaven except for the occasional thin Clark Gable style moustache. Hair was suave and short, glistening with Vitalis, every hair in place. Think Tyrone Power, Alan Ladd, Nat King Cole or Men in a 1930's drink bar 20

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ARTICLE LINDEN B. BATEMAN

Fred Astaire. In those days men often wore hats and neckties even at ball games. Women also wore elegant hats during that era, along with gloves, matching handbags and shoes. Their hair was softly waved or curled with every strand in place. Think Lauren Bacall, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner or Lucille Ball. Women usually wore dresses or skirts and jackets with shoulder pads. The everyday dress featured fun prints, floral patterns or dots. Their slinky floor length sequin trimmed evening gowns reflected sophisticated elegance. Ginger Rogers was my favorite movie star from the black and white film era, especially in her films dancing with Fred Astaire. Soft light glowed from her hair and countenance, and from her white or black satin gowns trimmed with sequins or fur. My favorite Roger-Astaire film was “Roberta,” a work of art stunning beyond measure. Clothing worn by average Americans was strongly influenced by the movies. Dad kept two sharply creased Hart Schaffner Marx suits hanging in the closet along with a supply of carefully folded heavily starched white dress shirts ready to be worn at Elks Lodge gatherings or big band dances. The large dance halls and big bands have also vanished from our town and the fraternal organizations are struggling to keep members.

Linden F. Bateman (my father) wearing Hart, Schaffner, and Marx suit

My father wore only collared shirts, always tucked in, and never Levi jeans, preferring suntan pants and a fedora hat, even for yard work. I cannot imagine my father wearing cargo shorts and sandals or a tee shirt with some profound message printed on the front. People were not bill boards. I have a dream-like precious childhood memory of my tall slender mother dressed in her long sleek gold trimmed black satin gown purchased in 1939 and accented with a black hat and elbow length black gloves. We still own the gown which has frequently been modeled in vintage fashion shows.

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Linden F. Bateman (my father) wearing hat while working outdoors

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Mother was a teacher who wore only dresses or skirts in class, as did all my female teachers. Male teachers almost always wore jackets and ties. For the first time in history, Katherine Hepburn and Marlena Dietrich made trousers popular for women, including my mother, but they were mostly worn for relaxation or outdoor activities. Today some young women have never owned or worn a dress but they will sometimes wear shorts to display decorative tattoos on their legs. The style of the 1940’s continued into the 1950’s. Check any 1950’s Idaho high school yearbook and you will see every girl wearing a midcalf dress in class or skirts with collared blouses or sweaters. Red lipstick was very popular. On game days about 100 girls in the Pep Club at Idaho Falls High School wore black skirts and sweaters with orange and black school emblems, white collars and black and white saddle oxfords. The drill team wore cream colored skirts and orange sweaters, while lettermen wore black letter sweaters with orange stipes on the left sleeve. Pep band members wore their orange sweaters. Those truly grand and exciting school traditions have vanished. Boys wore cotton or wool slacks or 501 Levi jeans, which had to look new to be in style, collared shirts, v-necked sweaters, polished leather shoes and carefully combed hair often garnished with Wild Rose hair oil. Today the typical dress for both boys and girls is denim jeans, often with holes torn in the front, shorts, tee shirts or sweat shirts. One thing is certain, however, todays clothing is more comfortable than ever before in American history. I often daydream about a return to the elegance of the 30’s and 40’s or that our society would experience a sort of fashion renaissance, but it will likely never happen. We are too fondly attached to carefree, casual comfort. EDITORS NOTE: Linden B. Bateman has resided his entire life in Idaho. He served 16 years in the Idaho House of Representatives, including 4 years in legislative leadership as majority caucus chairman. An author of many articles on history and politics, Linden currently lives in Idaho Falls with his wife, Deann.

High School in 1940 and taking a break between classes

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Formal event with models wearing a 1939 Satin Evening Gown and suit and tie belonging to my parents

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

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WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO RELY ON POPULAR ANNUAL EVENTS, OUR IDAHO MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES ARE THINKING ABOUT HOW TO ATTRACT VISITORS AND REVENUE, WHILE KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE. They’re starting with highlighting, perhaps obviously, the outdoors. “The mountains and the rivers attracted us here, kept us here, and are now intrinsic to what will help us through these unprecedented times,” said Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw. We’ve put together the Great Central Idaho summer getaways for you to get out and see some of the best parts of the state. Be sure to call and visit online to learn more of the details of your favorite mountain activities and accommodations.

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Tamarack is a convenient getaway for Treasure Valley residents looking to get out of the city and into the great Idaho outdoors with ample recreation and relaxation around every corner. TamarackIdaho.com TRAIL, ZIP LINE AND WATER ADVENTURES: Bike or hike Tamarack Bike Park’s nearly 50-mile trail network, where you’ll find both lift-served lightening fast downhill or leisurely cross-country trails for any age or ability. If your need for speed requires jaw-dropping views, then book a heart-pounding Canopy Zip Line Tour, where you’ll soar high above creeks, canyons and rugged mountain terrain. When it’s time to cool off, head to Lake Cascade, where you can rent kayaks, paddleboards, pontoons or wakeboats. Professionally guided whitewater rafting trips are available on the renowned Payette River. ACCOMODATIONS: Guests can enjoy luxurious onsite lodging at cottages, chalets, townhomes or estate homes, along with dining at three family-friendly restaurants, a spa, a market, coffee shop and even a daycare.

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OFF ROADING: The only thing better than taking in the backcountry sights of McCall is heading out into them! For this particular pursuit and if you’re fond of ATV’s you can head off-road and explore the wilds of Western Idaho with trails and routes suitable for riders and drivers of every skill level. RAFT THE RAPIDS: Salmon River offers rapids ranging from Class I for beginners, straight through the whiteknuckle Class IV experiences. Meanwhile, Payette River turns it up with a renowned, 15-mile Class V run. MAKE A SPLASH: 5,330-acres of pristine glacial Payette Lake water at an elevation of 5,000 feet provides adventures by canoes, standup paddleboards and kayaks. For those in search of larger vessels, take a lake tour on a lake cruise or head out on your own on one of the rental sailboats.

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BIKING: Summer is the perfect season to enjoy some of the best mountain biking trails the country has to offer. Whether you prefer a scenic ride through downtown McCall or exploring the biking trails available nearby, mountain bike rentals are easily accessible to help you get started. HIKING: With over 500 hiking and mountain biking trails in McCall ranging from easy to moderate and varying in length from one to six miles this is a perfect time to head out on those longer adventures in Payette National Forest or the Frank Church Wilderness. HOT SPRINGS: Three hot springs are located within a 25-mile radius of McCall, including Burgdorf, Zimâ€™s and Gold Fork â€” each with their own unique qualities. PONDEROSA STATE PARK: Enjoy the full lineup of Summer offerings that this expansive peninsula has to offer, including guided walks, a group area for BBQs, picnic tables, beaches, biking and hiking trails. ACCOMMODATION: With Summer well underway, boutique lakefront hotel Shore Lodge is accepting reservations strictly adhering to the guidelines set by the state of Idaho. Information: ShoreLodge.com 28

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s t a n l e y a n d t h e s a w t o o t h s - Stanleycc.org Tucked away in southwestern Idaho between two national forests sits the tiny hamlet of Stanley—ele-

picnicking, and lounging that pull people back year after year after year.

vation 6,250 feet; population around 70. It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise, with endless acres of forests

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Explore the Sawtooth

and three separate mountain ranges, including the

Valley from the seat of a mountain bike. Pedal

Sawtooth Range, which has 57 peaks higher than

your way through meadows, natural obstacles,

10,000 feet. The application process has begun for the

creek crossings, grueling climbs and white-

Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, with the goal to “pre-

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serve and enhance our superior nighttime ambience.” It will consist of 140,000 acres in the Sawtooth Valley

HOT SPRINGS: Many of Idaho’s accessible

and will be the first of its kind in the United States.

springs are right off the road from Boise to Stanley.

HIKING: There are 700 miles of trails that range

HORSEBACK RIDING: Local outfitters offer

from beginner to advanced levels, 40 peaks over

rides that range from one hour to all day or go on

10,000 feet and 300+ alpine lakes.

a multi-day pack trip to dramatic landscapes in the backcountry.

FLY FISHING: Solitude with a mountain backdrop and crystal clear waters has brought angling fame to

ACCOMODATIONS: An excellent stop during any

the Sawtooth Valley along the banks of the Salmon

Sawtooth Wilderness escape – The Mountain

River or at a high alpine lake.

Village Resort Lodge, Restaurant, Bar/Saloon, Mercantile, and Full Automotive Service Station are

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sure to have everything you need for a fun Sawtooth

LAKES: Glacial moraines formed these stunning

Mountain Experience – all in one convenient location.

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BOISE SCHOOL DISTRICT Dan Hollar, spokesperson for the Boise School District, said each school in the district has developed a building implementation plan that is in alignment with the district. Boise School District Schools sent their implementation plan to the community on July 6 and had planned to edit and adjust as needed. Hollar said the district will be prepared to support, care for, and most importantly, teach their students whether students are unable to attend their traditional on-campus school or children begin to experience “COVID-19 closures” similar to what happened in the Spring. “Every student deserves access to a great education, delivered by a highly-qualified Boise School District teacher, regardless of whether the teaching and learning occur in a traditional classroom or online,” Hollar said. “To that end, we are building an online program to be launched this Fall that not only meets our standards but our parents’ and students’ expectations, as well.” Hollar highlighted that masks will be expected when students are unable to social distance and will be provided if requested. Handwashing stations will be available throughout schools in the district and hand sanitizer will be available for all staff, families and students. Meetings with parents and the community will be virtual when possible and visitors will be required to make an appointment to enter school buildings, except under emergency circumstances. With a new expectation in safety and education, the Boise School District will stand by their core beliefs and interests. “Our neighborhood public schools play a critical role in the vibrancy, unity and well-being of our community,” Hollar said. “While pivoting to respond to an unpredictable future, we must remain firmly grounded in our core beliefs and interests.” BISHOP KELLY HIGH SCHOOL Idaho’s only Catholic High School, Bishop Kelly, started their 2020-21 school year on August 1. The Catholic school’s Board of Governance approved their 202021 Instructional Plan on June 22 after being shared at the Virtual Town Hall meeting on June 17. The online meeting was hosted by the President of Bishop Kelly High School, Rich Raimondi, and Principal Mike Caldwell. The Plan implements four main goals that the school took from 602 parent surveys: 1. Make the learning experience exceptional for all Bishop Kelly students, faculty and staff. 2. Build a plan that provides flexibility, adaptability and options for their students, faculty/staff and school. 3. Keep Bishop Kelly students, faculty/staff and community safe and healthy. 4. Engage their parents and community as partners to the overall learning experience of Bishop Kelly students. Bishop Kelly is planning to have all students and staff on campus daily by establishing appropriate and safe social distancing protocols in classrooms, hallways and gathering spaces. They will rearrange areas on campus to maximize physical space. CONTINUED >

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During the parent virtual town hall meeting, 75% of parents asked the school to provide hand washing stations and sanitizing throughout the school. Thirty-nine percent of parents voted that the school did not need any additional safety measures as long as they followed the already placed state and federal guidelines. Many parents urged that face-to-face learning was the best option for their children. “The highest number of comments were basically ‘you need to open up,” Raimondi, said during the virtual meeting. WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT The West Ada School District also used parent surveys to provide important input for the planning of the upcoming school year. The district claimed the most common theme and feedback from the parents was that their children need to continue to learn in school at high levels for the 2020-21 school year. The district has a pandemic plan that has been approved by Central District Health. West Ada will be opening on August 27 and giving their students the option to attend school as normal with extra safety measures in place or attend online classes through their Virtual School House. Each student will go through an assessment to identify learning gaps that may need to be addressed. West Ada School District purchased technology ensuring every student will be one-to-one with a device. K-2 students will be issued a tablet or laptop while students 3-12 will be issued laptops. The district will be addressing concerns regarding lack of internet access and will be coordinating with internet providers for a lower-cost connection. After acknowledging that things can change very quickly, West Ada has created three scenarios to always be prepared. “Green,” being normal school operations, includes no community transmission and is the first scenario. Schools will run as normal with extra safety precautions and training on how to be prepared for the district’s “Yellow” and “Red” plans. “Yellow,” is an alternate day schedule, including minimal to moderate community transmission. This plan was created to avoid complete school closure and will have half of the students attending classes every other day. The “Yellow” scenario will be determined by guidance from Central District Health and other Idaho governmental authorities. The last plan is the “Red” scenario, meaning West Ada is experiencing substantial community transmission, will move to a completely online system where school buildings will be closed.

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HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY? I grew up working on the farm and knew I didn’t want to do that forever. In college, I studied computers and began working as the Data Processing Manager at ICCU in January 1984. I continued to grow in various positions throughout my career at Idaho Central and was promoted to CEO in October 2007. WHAT IS IT THAT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF IN YOUR WORK? I am proud of the Green Team and the tremendous work we do on behalf of our members and our communities. We are important to their financial security. We are a safe place – a place of refuge. We are predictable even when everything seems to be unpredictable. WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH FINANCING FOR BUSINESSES, HOMEOWNERS, AND INVESTORS?

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what is your advice to younger generations on how to handle t heir f i n an ce s? TIP 1 Establish a budget - When you don’t track your finances, you have no idea where your money is going and can easily spend more than you earn. TIP 2 Save automatically - Setting up automatic savings – it puts your extra cash out of sight and out of mind.

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