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Group organizing fundraiser for local woman after unexpected diagnosis – East Idaho News
IDAHO FALLS – A neighborhood enterprise proprietor’s surprising analysis prompted a gaggle of ladies to arrange a fundraiser on her behalf.
Flaminia Assirelli, a 50-year-old Italian immigrant who opened Mama Fla Genuine Italian Restaurant in Idaho Falls final fall, was identified with breast most cancers in April.
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In a dialog with EastIdahoNews.com, her husband, Marco, explains that his spouse is making ready for a mastectomy subsequent month after getting a lump eliminated in Could and months of chemotherapy.
One other lump has since returned and the couple opted for surgical procedure relatively than radiation therapy. They’re hoping this would be the resolution for a full restoration.
“There’s a 90% (likelihood) there might be no want for additional therapies after the surgical procedure,” Marco says. “This ought to be the ultimate step. You by no means know (for certain), however it would depend upon the pathology report after the surgical procedure.”
Although Flaminia is mostly in good spirits and is doing her greatest to remain busy with the restaurant, Marco says she’s struggled with lack of vitality and fatigue currently.
She’s pressured and a little bit scared going into this process, however Marco says “she’s a tricky girl.”
The Assirellis moved to Idaho Falls from Rome in 2019 and have awaited their closing interview for U.S. citizenship for greater than two years. With out being residents, they’re unable to acquire medical health insurance, which implies medical care is kind of costly.
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“With out (citizenship), you possibly can’t get social safety and with out social safety, you possibly can’t get medical health insurance,” Marco explains. “On this state of affairs with out insurance coverage, it’s not straightforward.”
Nari Ann Mendenhall of Idaho Falls reconnected with the Assirellis in 2020 after assembly them for the primary time in Italy greater than 30 years in the past. She and Flaminia have since develop into greatest buddies and the Assirellis are like household to her.
When Mendenhall heard about Flaminia’s struggles, she determined to assist.
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She and others have volunteered their time on the restaurant during the last a number of months to maintain it operating throughout a labor scarcity. Mendenhall says Flaminia was anxious about “preserving the momentum” of the restaurant going by this ordeal and the assistance has been a blessing to her.
Mendenhall is now working along with her daughter, Emily Heaton, and Heaton’s sister-in-law, Jessica Zaugg, on a fundraiser to assist the Assirellis with medical bills.
A Flock & Stroll might be held on August 27 in downtown Idaho Falls. The occasion will start at 11 a.m. in entrance of Mama Fla’s stand on the Farmer’s Market on Memorial Drive. Those that attend will stroll “as a flock” to her restaurant at 385 River Parkway one block to the west.
Prizes and reward baskets from native companies might be accessible, which might be awarded to the best bidder throughout a silent public sale.
Raffle tickets can even be on the market, which may be entered into quite a lot of prize drawings.
“All the cash will go to Marco and Flaminia,” Mendenhall says. “Flaminia might be 4 weeks post-surgery at the moment and so … will probably be a enjoyable surroundings for individuals to learn how she’s feeling.”
Mendenhall anticipates it lasting till 3 p.m. She’s asking those that attend to put on a pink shirt or one thing with flamingos on it for breast most cancers consciousness.
Those that can’t attend can nonetheless make a donation to a GoFundMe account in Flaminia’s title.
“We love (the Assirellis) a lot and know that many in the neighborhood do, too,” says Mendenhall. “This is a chance to point out that love and assist.”
As many have stepped in to assist throughout this troublesome time, the Assirellis are grateful for the kindness and generosity they’ve obtained.
“Thanks. Thanks. Thanks,” Flaminia says in response.
“We’re very grateful and grateful,” Marco provides.
Mendenhall is searching for companies who need to donate a present basket or raffle merchandise for the occasion. For those who’d prefer to contribute, ship an e-mail to narimendenhall@gmail.com or name her straight at (208) 403-6842.
Our attorneys inform us we have to put this disclaimer in tales involving fundraisers: EastIdahoNews.com doesn’t guarantee that the cash deposited to the account might be utilized for the good thing about the individuals named as beneficiaries.
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3 of Idaho's Favorite Holiday Destinations Are Crawling With Bed Bugs
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, Idahoans are ready to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA estimates that nearly 464,000 Idahoans will celebrate the holiday somewhere at least 50 minutes from their hometown.
If you’re one of the Idahoans traveling by car, AAA says that if you want to avoid heavy traffic the best time to hit the road is in the early morning November 26-December 2. They also expect Thanksgiving Day itself to have low traffic volume all day. The heaviest traffic is anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons when the regular afternoon commute blends together with holiday travel.
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So where are Idahoans headed for the Thanksgiving holiday this year? This time around Anaheim, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Honolulu, Phoenix, San Diego, Bend, Ft. Lauderdale and Jackson are the Top 10 domestic destinations for Idahoans. Some of these cities are destinations that will keep the family busy. Others are relaxation destinations. Each of them offers something cool in their own right, but unfortunately there are several that have the dishonor of being on the list of the most “Bed Bug Infested Cities in America.”
How Dangerous are Bed Bugs?
These little blood suckers aren’t known to spread diseases like West Nile Virus or Dengue like mosquitoes do. They’re more annoying than anything else. The CDC explains that if you become a bed bug buffet overnight, you may not realize it when you wake up. Before enjoying your blood, bed bugs inject you with an anesthetic and an anticoagulant so it’s highly unlikely that the bite would wake you up or leave behind evidence that you were bleeding. A few days later, those bites may swell or become itchy like other bug bites. Bed bugs have also been linked to more serious, non-visible symptoms like insomnia and anxiety.
Why Are Bed Bugs a Travel Concern?
Well, bed bugs are sneaky travelers themselves. Their bodies are skiing and flat, which means they can creep into everything from seams of your luggage, to folds of your clothes or inside a pillowcase on the pillow you brought from home. They can go quite a while without feeding, so they’ll just hang out and wait till you unpack your belongings at home. That’s when they’ll emerge, enjoy you as a meal again and start to spread in your bedding, furniture or other areas of your home.
When you travel to areas known to have a high infestation, your risk of bringing them home rises. This list is important to check because bed bugs aren’t prejudiced. They’re just as likely to infest an upscale room at a luxury hotel as they are college dorm rooms and homeless shelters.
How Can I Tell If My Room Is Infested with Bed Bugs?
They’re tiny, so detecting them with just your eyes can be difficult. They’re also known to hide in more areas than we listed above. Cracks, crevices, indentations in headboards or behind wallpaper are also popular hiding spots for bed bugs. The most tell-tale sign that a room has a bed bug issue is rusty colored blood spots on the mattress or furniture. (And if you’re not asking questions about blood stains in your hotel room or Airbnb, we’ve got questions for you.) You may also find their molted exoskeletons or smell a sweet, musty odor.
3(ish) of Idaho’s Thanksgiving Destinations Rank Among America’s Most Bed Bug Infested Cities
Orkin releases an annual bed bug report which ranks cities based on the number of bed bug treatments they performed between December 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023. We cross referenced that with AAA’s list of most most popular Thanksgiving destinations for Idahoans and discovered that three-ish of the cities overlap.
Seattle ranks as the #4 most popular Thanksgiving destination for Idahoans this year. It also ranks #44 for bed bugs.
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas…except for bed bugs. Vegas is the second most popular Thanksgiving destination for Idahoans and made the bed bug report for the first time. You’ll find Sin City at #35.
And finally we say “three-ish” because while Anaheim, Idaho’s #1 destination Thanksgiving 2024 doesn’t appear on the list, but nearby Los Angeles does. They’re #5 for bed bugs!
Planning a trip elsewhere? Here’s a look at Orkin’s full list to help you prepare to be on the lookout for signs of bed bug infestations when you arrive at your hotel or Airbnb.
These 50 US Cities are Crawling with Bed Bugs
Every year the pest control gurus at Orkin put together a list of the Top 50 Bed Bug Destinations in the United States. Which areas do you travel to that you should take extra care to watch out for these blood-sucking insects? Let’s countdown to the most bed-bug-riddled city in the United States.
Gallery Credit: Scott Clow
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Field & Stream, an outdoor publication that’s been around for more than 125 years, put together a list of the most deadly insects (and arachnids, they admitted to being “taxonomically laid back” in their article) in the world. Five of them can be found in Idaho!
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Man killed in northern Idaho crash – East Idaho News
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday at 10:38 a.m. on Highway 95 northbound at Eid Road in Latah County.
It was discovered that a blue 2001 Ford Focus, occupied by a 40 year old male of Lewiston, was traveling north on the highway when it approached stopped traffic. Traffic was stopped due to construction in the area.
The blue Ford Focus approached the stopped traffic, swerved, striking the side of a white 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, then drove off the right shoulder down an embankment.
The driver of the Ford Focus was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained severe injuries due to the crash. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the Chevy Silverado, a 65-year-old male of Lewiston, was wearing a seatbelt and was uninjured. He remained at the scene and cooperated with investigating officers.
The highway was closed for approximately three hours while agencies responded and investigated the crash.
Next of kin has been notified.
Latah County Sheriff’s Office, Moscow Fire/EMS, and the Idaho Transportation Department assisted with the incident.
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NIC enrollment climbs after fall count
Enrollment at North Idaho College grew 15% since last fall, according to State Board of Education data.
There are 4,585 students at the college this October, up from 3,979 in 2023 and 4,296 in 2022. However, the college is still 3% down in overall enrollment from four years ago.
The growth comes as NIC fights to retain accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college Wednesday welcomed three new trustees, who ran on a platform of retaining accreditation and creating stability for the school.
The numbers continue a jump noted in August, after enrollment increased for the first time in more than a decade. In 2011, NIC had 6,750 total students.
The October numbers capture both full-time students, at 1,209, and part-time students at 2,898, an 18% increase. The part-time list includes high school students taking dual-credit classes. There are 478 students enrolled in career-technical programs — a 14% increase from last year, but a 22% decrease from four years ago, when 612 students took CTE courses.
Tami Haft, NIC’s dean of enrollment services, presented the enrollment data to NIC trustees Wednesday, and audience members applauded the news of enrollment increases. Haft noted that the college attracted 211 new students, a 37% rise in new student enrollment.
Here’s how NIC’s student enrollment breaks down:
- 47% of students are in programs to transfer to a four-year university.
- 38% are in dual-credit courses.
- 10% are in career-technical education.
- 5% are in non-degree programs.
Click here to see the fall enrollment numbers for colleges and universities statewide.
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