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Some people seem to think so.  Ada County sales are at 279 for the month of October.  Canyon County sales are at 270 for the month of October, with 10 days left to go in the month.  Not bad for a market that is “in the tank” according to…well, all radio stations, news stations, and the local papers.  So, what do these numbers mean to you, the consumer, the local, the buyer/seller?  It means that even in our economy(which has been painted as nothing less than bleak at best by the local media), people still have jobs, banks are still lending money, and people are still buying.  Consumer confidence is anticipated to return after the elections are over, as they always do.  Interest rates are still at an all-time low.  Tax credits, seller motivation, and homeowners exemption are just a few of the perks buyers benefit from by getting off the fence.

So, is now a good time to buy in the Treasure Valley?  I’d say it’s one of the best times in recent history, contrary to what we’re constantly being fed.  Jump on the bandwagon with the other 549 people in the Treasure Valley that have gotten a steal on a home and call a local realtor today(I know of a few good ones). 

How’s that for a pep talk?  The media(local and national) can shove it.

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The annual Oktoberfest celebration kicks off this Saturday, October 4th from noon to 5 p.m.  Learn traditional folk dances, hosted by the Edelweiss Club.  An assortment of food and beverages will be available for purchase.  Price for the 2008 Oktoberfest are $6 adults, $4 children.  Call 343-8649 for tickets. 

After all the dancing head out to Nampa for the St. Paul’s Youth and Scouting Foundation’s Oktoberfest celebration.  Music starts at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 8:00 p.m.  Win door prizes and bring the whole family out for a night of fun.  Oktoberfest authentic German dinner held at the Columbian Center, 2900 Railroad Ave., Nampa.  $8 adults, children under 5 free with paid adult.  Tickets available at the door or at Dave’s Lock Ship, 111 3rd St. Nampa.

Oktoberfest 2008 is sure to be a huge hit with fun for the whole family.  See you there!

For more October events, visit http://www.idahostatesman.com/273/story/519798.html

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The new College of Western Idaho(CWI) located in Nampa, Idaho is ready to open doors starting Spring 2009.  Offering several undergraduate degrees in everything from criminal justice to english.  They also offer a slew of technical degrees including dental assisting, auto body, and accounting.  CWI also offers a number of workforce training courses for no credit.  They have worked with several local companies including Idaho Power, Alliance Title & Escrow, and Hewlett-Packard. 

CWI focuses on low tuition, transferable credit hours, and flexible schedules.  They offer a GED program and the opportunity for high school students to take courses at a fraction of the cost.  Financial aid is available to those who qualify, as well as counseling to stay on track, choose classes, and decide on majors. 
Want more information about this new exciting opportunity?  This month, they are offering a ‘Preview Day’ at CWI.  Visit http://www.cwidaho.cc to learn more and sign up for this intro/tour of the facility.

The city of Nampa today unveiled its new bigger and better emergency room at Mercy Medical Center.

Doctors say the $6.2 million expansion will help meet the needs of a growing community.

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On a yearly basis, the emergency department at Mercy Medical Center sees close to 36,000 patients a year. So to meet the demand, they say this expansion was absolutely necessary.  The new E.R. is larger and will be able to better accomodate these patients.

The new facility has added 4,000 square feet - bringing the emergency room to 11,000 square feet. And they have added 11 new treatment areas.

Before there was only one nurses station and that has now grown to two.

Each room has new state-of-the-art equipment including a flat screen television.

Mercy Medical Center Joe Messemer says the biggest difference patients will see is a shorter wait time.

“The biggest improvement will be the number of treatment areas we will have, we went from 16 up to 27, which is a significant increase. We were at capacity before, this will give us flexibility for growth in the future,” said Messemer.

The new facility has already been put to use. Over the weekend, doctors tell us all 27 new beds were used.

Messemer says the building was designed to expand in case they need to grow again in the future.