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Road Construction Update -
(Nampa, August 20, 2010) – The following is a road construction update for projects within the City of Nampa.

11th Avenue North Overpass between Birch Lane and Garrity/Franklin Boulevard remains closed to through traffic while Idaho Transportation Department crews work to replace the bridge. Drivers should use N. Franklin Boulevard or Garrity Boulevard as a detour. Estimated completion: September 29.

12th Avenue South between Front Street and 1st Street South will be closed to through traffic every Saturday from 6:30am to 1:00pm starting April 24 through October 30 for the Nampa Farmer’s Market.

I-84 and 11th Ave Bridge For more information on this project please go to itd.idaho.gov/projects/d3.

I-84 and Garrity Boulevard For more information on this project please go to itd.idaho.gov/projects/d3.

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Media Contact: Sharla Arledge
City of Nampa
468-5411
pio@cityofnampa.us
www.cityofnampa.us


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Nampa Airport Now Open -
(Nampa, August 16, 2010) The Nampa Airport is open again. The accident was cleared and the runway was able to reopen at about 4PM.
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Fatal plane crash -
August 16, 2010

At 12:00 today The Nampa Police Department responded to a plane crash at the Nampa Airport. The plane was a personal experimental aircraft being flown by 65 year-old Alan R. Clark of Nampa, Idaho. The plane was attempting high speed maneuvers on the runaway. It appeared to gain lift and started to porpoise indicating a loss of control.
The aircraft eventually went off the runaway and flipped over alongside the runway. The pilot, who was the only person on board the aircraft, died as a result of his injuries.
The Nampa airport is currently closed. The airport will put out a press release when it reopens and pilots can check the status of the airport at 468-5823.

Lt. Eric Skoglund

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Road Construction Update -
(Nampa, August 13, 2010) – The following is a road construction update for projects within the City of Nampa.

16th Avenue North between Garrity Boulevard and 6th Street North will be closed to through traffic on Saturday, August 14, between the hours of 11:00am-3:00pm for the 24th Annual Nampa Festival of the Arts in Lakeview Park. All other traffic will be detoured to 11th Avenue North or 6th Street North.

11th Avenue North Overpass between Birch Lane and Garrity/Franklin Boulevard remains closed to through traffic while Idaho Transportation Department crews work to replace the bridge. Drivers should use N. Franklin Boulevard or Garrity Boulevard as a detour. Estimated completion: September 29.

12th Avenue South between Front Street and 1st Street South will be closed to through traffic every Saturday from 6:30am to 1:00pm starting April 24 through October 30 for the Nampa Farmer’s Market.

I-84 and 11th Ave Bridge For more information on this project please go to itd.idaho.gov/projects/d3.

I-84 and Garrity Boulevard For more information on this project please go to itd.idaho.gov/projects/d3.

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3rd Annual Pooch Party Adds More Fun Activities -
(Nampa, August 11, 2010) Dogs and their owners are invited to Nampa’s 3rd Annual Pooch Party Stroll and Splash. This year the party is bigger and better than ever! In addition to playing and splashing in the water park, dogs and owners can participate in a 1-mile walk around Lakeview Park, doggie games and contests, a raffle, and visit about 40 pet-friendly booths. Proceeds from this party will help purchase amenities for the popular 6-acre Dog Park.

Registration for the event includes an event t-shirt for the owner and a scarf for one dog, as well as a number of gifts from sponsors. People can take advantage of discounted prices by registering by August 24th

What: 3rd Annual Pooch Party
When: Saturday, August 28th
Time: Check-in begins at 9 AM
Walk begins at 10 AM
Pool opens at 11 AM
Contests 10:30AM-2PM
Where: Lakeview Park near the swimming pool
Cost: $25; ($30 after August 24th)

The registration fee covers one person and one dog. There is a smaller charge for additional dogs, additional t-shirts may also be purchased. Those whose dogs prefer only to swim may pay at the door.

Contests and games include Costume Contest, Super Dog Tricks, Doggie Idol, Owner-Dog Look-a-Like, and Doggie musical chairs. Prizes will be awarded for each event. Owners may sign up their dogs for any or all contest the day of the party.

One reminder, no people in the pool, only dogs will be allowed to swim and splash!

Register online at www.nampaparks.org or pick up an entry form at the Nampa Recreation Center. For more information visit the website or call Parks and Recreation at 468-5858.

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Media contacts: Jennifer Vanderpool Sharla Arledge
Recreation Program Supervisor Public Information Officer
Nampa Parks and Recreation City of Nampa
468-5858 468-5411
vanderpoolj@cityofnampa.us pio@cityofnampa.us
www.nampaparksandrecreation.org www.cityofnampa.us


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