Kuna Melba News

Scott McIntosh/Kuna Melba News Editor 04.SEP.08
Kuna police are investigating a break-in and theft at Kuna High School early this morning. (read more)

Kuna OKs $27 million city budget: Police budget up slightly, total down 8.7 percent
Scott McIntosh/Kuna Melba News Editor 03.SEP.08
Kuna City Council members Tuesday night approved a 2008-09 city budget that’s 8.7 percent lower than last year’s budget. (read more)

Kuna varsity football team starts season Friday

Kuna's defense causes a fumble in the backfield during last week's jamboree at Kuna High.

Scott McIntosh/Kuna Melba News Editor 03.SEP.08
Once again, the prognosticators are predicting that the Kuna varsity football team will be OK, middle of the pack, tough but no great shakes.
“I’m fine with that,” said head coach Dave Beymer, who’s heading into his fourth season at Kuna. “We like being the underdog. The kids feed off that.” (read more)

Kuna school board members approve $807,364 emergency levy
Scott McIntosh/Kuna Melba News Editor 03.SEP.08
Kuna school board members at a special meeting Friday morning approved an emergency levy due to higher-than-expected enrollment. (read more)

Pearson triplets of Kuna arrive safe and happy

From left, Mindy, Bridgette and Shayla Pearson.

Bowe, Carly and Josie Pearson are pleased to announce the arrival of their new baby sisters, triplets Bridgette, Shayla and Mindy. They are the children of Ben and Michele Pearson of Kuna.
The triplets were born Friday, Aug. 22, at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Bridgette Elizabeth Rose weighed 4 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 16.5 inches long. Shayla Dawn Irene weighed 4 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 16.5 inches long.
Mindy Edith Hope weighed 4 pounds, 11.5 ounces, and was 17.25 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mike and Dorinda Wilhelm of Manhattan, Mont. Paternal grandmother is Louise Billings of Eugene, Ore. Everyone is doing well and is happy and healthy.
You can read more News of Neighbors on Page 2 of this week's Kuna Melba News.

Kuna Chamber of Commerce looks to the future at annual dinner

Kuna Chamber of Commerce board members, from left, back row, Steven Ricks, Bill Clark, Tammy Croft, Kerri Avery, front row, executive director Vicki Smith, Julie Combs and Nicola McIntosh. Not picutured, Charlie Long.

Scott McIntosh/Kuna Melba News Editor 03.SEP.08
The Kuna Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and awards banquet on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Castle Gardens. (read more)

Kuna's Indian Creek Winery takes home 7 medals

Kuna’s Indian Creek Winery took home 7 for 7 medals at the 5th annual Idaho Wine Festival on Aug. 22.
Every wine entered won a medal, including a gold for the 2006 Chardonnay and a silver for the 2006 Syrah. Every other wine received a bronze. Cheers to that!
Indian Creek Winery is located on McDermott Road, just north of West Kuna Road. The tasting room is open noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays year-round.

Melba's Leah Schwisow returns from Beijing Olympics

Story submitted by the University of Idaho
A basic understanding of Chinese, a heart willing to serve and the best characteristics of a leader made Leah Schwisow a great candidate to guide a small group of volunteers at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. (read more)

Dave Strahm will come out from behind the scenes at the Market

Come say hi to Dave Strahm at the Champie Ranch booth at the Kuna Farmers Market.

By Cheryl McCord
Marri Champie’s husband, Dave Strahm, will be filling in at the Market this week. Marri will be attending the memorial service of her friend who died in the Boise wildfire last week.
Dave generously offered to take care of the Market booth. This is the challenge. Dave is comfortable with his behind-the-scenes role in the Champie Ranch booth. This Saturday, his challenge is to run the booth itself.
Dave raises and cares for the chickens that produce the multi-colored eggs Marri sells. (read more)

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This week's poll
Should Ada County Commissioners on Sept. 10 approve Vista, the 1,048-acre, 3,110-residential unit planned community that's 10 miles from downtown Kuna and is in the Kuna school district, library district and fire district but not in city limits?
	Yes, the county planning staff and the County Planning Commission approved it because they determined it fit the county's comprehensive plan.
	Yes, the county is just doing what the city of Kuna is doing — approving massive developments in the middle of the desert.
	Yes, as long as Vista reaches agreements with the library district and the school district.
	No, there are too many unanswered questions from the various districts to approve it.
	No, Vista should be annexed into the city of Kuna. The county shouldn't be in the business of urban planning at all.
	No, we should put a moratorium on all new developments.

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