Idaho State Basketball Tournament

March 4th through 6th at the Idaho center in Nampa. Idaho state basketball tournament. My son Ryan Strand stars for Rocky Mountain. Come supprot your local teams. Rocky plays Eagle at 6:15 on March 4th.

11th Annual Kid’s Fair

11th Annual Kids’ Fair at Expo Idaho. Saturday, February 27th from 10am-6pm. Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Magicians, Stage Entertainment, Face Painting, Air Jumps, Carnival Games, Obstical Courses, Prizes, Karate, Food, Clowns, and more! Kids 2-12 $4, Adults $5, Children 2 and under are FREE.

Go to

http://www.expoidaho.com/ns/calendar/ViewEvent.asp?EventId=64

For more information

Boise Home Inspector Gets a Thank You For Home Inspection

I want to thank you for your very thorough Home Inspection services. Since, currently, my husband is in Alaska selling a home and I reside in Oregon, buying a home in a third state can be a bit stressful. This Home Inspection required outstanding professionalism and human concern. Your inspection services were just that!

We are not done with you, Davin. After reviewing your report and summary, we addressed your “repair and issues of concern” to the sellers and made those our contingencies to continue with the purchase of the house. We will need for you to re-inspect and ensure for us that all of these have been adequately repaired, replaced and otherwise leaving no items in question.

We would be very pleased to ask for your services again and hope you will accept.

Thank You,
Juli Quezada

Boise Idaho

Eagle Idaho Resident Say Thank You for Builder Warranty Home Inspection

Thank you.   Appreciate your help and professionalism, the home inspection was more thorough than what our expectations were.  We received our thorough report the same night and the results of the inspection caught a leaking roof, which had we not had you inspect, could have cost us thousands to replace or repair down the road.  Had you not found that, the peace of mind alone would have been worth the investment of the inspection.  Feel free to share our report with other potential customers, that will speak volumes for the quality of work you provide.  Thanks again.

Sonny Cook

Eagle Idaho

Treasure Valley Boat Show

Western Idaho Marine Dealers Assoc. 208-870-4729

For more information go to

http://www.expoidaho.com/ns/calendar/ViewEvent.asp?EventId=63

Jazz Festival

University of Idaho Jazz Festival from February 24 – 27

For more than 40 years at the University of Idaho, the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival has brought jazz masters together with elementary, junior high, high school and college students to share and celebrate a truly American art form of music. The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival has grown from a one-day event to an amazing four-day experience!

History of the Festival

The first University of Idaho Jazz Festival took place in 1967, with a dozen student groups and one guest artist, Buddy Brisboe. The Festival continued to grow from there – erupting onto the national stage in 1981, when students and spectators packed in to hear Ella Fitzgerald.

In 1984, the Festival’s most important relationship took shape when Lionel Hampton joined the excitement in Moscow. Inspired by the enthusiasm of the students, Hamp pledged his support to the Festival. In 1985, the Festival took on his name, becoming the first and only jazz festival named for an African-American jazz musician.

Now having hosted thousands upon thousands of students, spectators, and artists – including Doc Severinsen, Bobby McFerrin, Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Grey, and countless musicians from around the world – the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival is four outstanding days of student performances, workshops, clinics and remarkable world-class evening concerts.

The Jazz Festival has featured nearly 80 musicians from 30 countries, including China, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Peru, as well as students from Canada, Japan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan. In 2006, the Festival became known as the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival to reflect this international diversity.

The Jazz in the Schools program began in 1995; the program takes visiting musicians to elementary schools in northern Idaho and eastern Washington to introduce students to this truly American art form. Hampton began an annual tradition of performing at Lapwai Elementary School on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, sparking interest in jazz among Nez Perce musicians. The Jazz in the Schools program is now a year-round program throughout Idaho and Washington.

In 2006, John Clayton, renowned bassist, arranger, composer, jazz educator and long time Festival friend, joined the Festival as artistic director. Since taking the reins, John’s enthusiasm and passion has filled the hearts of directors, students, staff and friends.

In 2007, the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival was awarded a National Medal of Arts – the nation’s most prestigious arts award. This recognition affirmed the vision shared by Lionel Hampton and the University of Idaho about the power of jazz and education to bridge cultures, inspire creativity, and develop the musical leadership abilities of the next generation of jazz leaders.

As the Festival enters its fifth decade, it will continue to further Hamp’s vision and legacy for perpetuating jazz music education for generations to come. With John Clayton’s great ability to educate and his love for Hamp, the Festival is in good hands and is moving forward at an incredible rate.

http://www.uidaho.edu/jazzfest/festival/concertschedule.aspx

Meridian Home Inspector Finds Leaking Drian Causing Damage

While doing a home inspection in Meridian water was noted along the carpet of the basement. This usually indicates the foundation wall is leaking through and causing damage, which was my first thought. With a moisture meter I followed the moisture inside the wall and discovered that the leak was actually coming from the bathroom above.

There was no signs of damage to the sheetrock besides a very small amount of bubbling on the paint. The leak was likely coming from the tub, because it was up against the outer wall. Water was leaking and running down the outer wall, hitting the concrete floor of the basement and soaking into carpet. A small amount of microbial contamination was noted under carpet, and likely more damage and microbial contamination behind the wall.

Recommend repairs to leak and examination of wall to clean up any possible damage. Watch the video for more information.

Happy Client Says Thank You For Middleton Home Inspection

Thank you for a very thorough and comprehensive home inspection. Your inspection report is detailed and easy to understand. I especially like the photos of the things that needed attention. You were courteous and professional and I would definitely recommend you to my friends and family.

Eric Sanders