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Boise, ID 83707
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Policies will ensure that technology
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One of the most remarkable things about this age in which we live is the array of new technology tools at our disposal. This technology delivers new products daily that make the performance of our jobs faster and more efficient. And each of us continues to find ways to change and improve what we do. Of all the technological advances in the past two decades, though, none revolutionized our workday more than the instrument you’re using to read this message.
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Thursday incident claims life of ITD's Art Fournier
The transportation department today mourns the loss of Art Fournier, a 13-year ITD employee who died late Thursday afternoon while returning to the Caldwell maintenance facility. Fournier was alone in a small ITD pick-up truck, towing a trailer loaded with construction barrels, when the vehicle left Old Highway 30 near Middleton.
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Idaho welcomes new governor
About 40 people were on hand last week at the ITD Division of Aeronautics hangar at the Boise Airport to welcome Idaho’s new governor, Jim Risch. He was sworn in as Idaho’s 31st governor on Friday (May 26) following Senate confirmation of Dirk Kempthorne as Secretary of the Interior.
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Sandcreek excavation provides window to Sandpoint's past
Archaeologists are uncovering Sandpoint's seedy underbelly, its working class roots and even some of its prehistory on the Sand Creek Peninsula. The work is being done to prepare for construction of the U.S. 95 bypass, which will bisect the Sandpoint's original town site. The cultural resources evaluation is still in the testing phase, where archaeologists probe for artifacts in hand-dug holes and use heavy equipment to dig narrow trenches.
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New e-mail standards take effect
ITD implemented a number of important changes to employee use of e-mail this week, to address growing demand on the system and its storage capacity. A memo distributed to all ITD employees on April 10 outlined the changes and reminds employees to use discretion when sending and receiving e-mail.
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ITD explains emergency program to fire chiefs
Bryan Smith, manager of ITD’s Emergency Program, and colleague Louie Albright, provided an overview of the department’s emergency procedures during the annual Idaho Fire Chief’s Association conference, May 4-5.
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District 3 Roadeo winners announced
Juan Salinas of Caldwell emerged the top competitor in this year's District 3 Roadeo that tests the skills of employees who operate dump trucks and front end loaders. Jeremie Gregory (Marsing) and Brian Inwards (Lowman) finished second and third respectively.
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District 1 honors employees with barbecue
District 1 managers assumed the role of servants – cooks and waiters/waitresses – May 18 as part of a statewide celebration of Employee Appreciation Week. They donned aprons, picked up utensils and prepared a barbecue feast for their fellow workers.
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Senator urges Idahoans to join the celebration
Sen. Mike Crapo: Cities and towns along the (Lewis & Clark) route have sponsored events and educational exploration opportunities for Idahoans and visitors who are interested in experiencing this momentous journey. New interpretive centers have been constructed in Salmon, Lolo Pass, Weippe and Lewiston. This summer might be the perfect time to do something like the Ambroses did – make this learning experience one for the whole family.
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Mineta declares war on congestion
Calling congestion one of the single largest threats to the economy, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta this week announced a new national initiative to tackle highway, freight and aviation congestion. During remarks to the National Retail Federation, Mineta said that “congestion kills time, wastes fuel and costs money.”
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