Photo Gallery - October

Gowen Field - October 2, 2009


The Governor presented the Idaho Cross to Sgt. Wayne A. Cridland and the Idaho Distinguished Service Medal to Sgt. Steven M. Braswell, both of the 145th Brigade Support Battalion, for their quick and potentially lifesaving reaction to a fire at a Spirit Lake service station in November 2008.
Salmon Valley Chamber of Commerce - October 7, 2009

Governor Otter spoke to members of the Salmon Valley Chamber of Commerce about Project 60, the comprehensive initiative to grow Idaho’s economy. The Governor responded to residents’ comments about challenges and successes in Salmon’s local economy, and members of the crowd thanked Governor Otter for promoting personal responsibility and the proper role of government.
McCall Area Chamber of Commerce - October 7, 2009

Governor Otter visits with members of the McCall Area Chamber of Commerce to rally and recruit local business participation in Project 60, his plan to strengthen both rural and urban communities in Idaho.
Pocatello Chamber of Commerce - October 9, 2009

Governor Otter spoke to a huge crowd of business leaders in the Pocatello community on Friday, October 9, 2009. He discussed Project 60, the comprehensive plan to grow Idaho’s economy.
Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce - October 9, 2009

Governor Otter visited with members of the Idaho Falls business community about Project 60. The stop in Idaho Falls was one of nearly a dozen Idaho cities the Governor visited this fall to reach out to chambers of commerce about growing the economy.
Blue Jean Ball - October 9, 2009

The Governor and First Lady talk with Warner Brothers country recording artist Whitney Duncan at the Blue Jeans Ball that raised money for the March of Dimes.
Jerome - October 14, 2009

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otters tours the Hilex Poly plant in Jerome along with the Director of the Idaho Department of Labor Roger Madsen, and the Director of the Idaho Department of commerce Don Dietrich. Hilex Poly is the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic carry-out bags.

The Governor watches as one of the companies bags is quality control tested for durability. The Hilex Poly company is promoting an effort to increase plastic bag recycling to save resources, protect the environment, and increase market share. Hilex Poly set a voluntary target of 40% recycled content in its bag production by 2015. The Jerome plant employs 132 Idahoans.
Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce - October 14, 2009
The Governor addresses about 175 people during a business luncheon of the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce.
Jerome High School - October 14, 2009



Governor Otter takes part in a seismograph demonstration during an earth sciences class at Jerome High School, utilizing a new educational tool called the Idaho Education Network (IEN). The IEN allows several schools to interactively participate in classes underway at another Idaho high school. In the demonstration, students from Jerome High School, Weiser High School, and Shoshone High School were linked together and able to learn about the seismograph and talk with the Governor at the same time.
Inauguration of University of Idaho President Duane Nellis Moscow, Idaho - October 16, 2009
Governor Otter gives welcoming remarks at the inauguration ceremony of Dr. M. Duane Nellis, the University of Idaho’s new president.
	Governor Otter visited with university faculty, staff, students, and other citizens all day while in Moscow


As part of the “Leadership Summit” following the inauguration ceremony, Governor Otter addressed a large group of statewide leaders in education, government, and business about the role of higher education in economic development. President Nellis called the group together to engage in conversation about a number of topics, including the goals and opportunities of higher education as a force for making the economy stronger.
Capital for a Day in Dubois, Idaho - October 29, 2009

A large group of citizens turns out to participate in Capital for a Day in Dubois.
The Governor receives a book about the history of the area.	The Governor and First Lady present Dubois Mayor Keith Tweedie with the proclamation declaring Dubois as Idaho’s Capital for a Day for October 29th, 2009.
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and First Lady Lori Otter pose for a picture with some children who participated in the day’s events.	The Governor thanks and then poses for a picture with some of the women who prepared lunch for the day.
I-84 Meridian to Garrity Blvd. - October 30, 2009
Governor Otter participates in the dedication ceremony for the expansion of Interstate 84 between Meridian and Nampa, adding a third lane in each direction.

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