Photo Gallery - July

Trailride 2008


INL Press Conference July 1, 2008

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announces an agreement with the federal government to end litigation and continue removal of radioactive waste at the Idaho National Laboratory. The Governor made the announcement at two news conferences held in Idaho Falls and Boise. Joining the Governor at the table (from left to right) Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, DOE Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management James A. Rispoli, INL consultant Kathleen Trever, and former Idaho Governors Phil Batt and Cecil Andrus.
Former Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus answers a question from the media during the announcement of the clean up plan agreed to by the state and federal governments.

Former Idaho Governors Phil Batt and Cecil Andrus share a lighthearted moment with Governor Otter following the press conference.

Lottery Dividend Ceremony July 7, 2008
Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter is joined by Idaho Lottery Commission Chairman Roger Jones and Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson at Nampa High School for the check presentation from this year’s Idaho Lottery dividend. By law, 50% of the Lottery’s dividend must go toward the benefit of public schools in Idaho.	The Governor also presented a dividend check worth $17,375,000 to Mike Gwartney, Director for the Department of Administration. The remainder of the dividend is given to the Department of Administration for improving Idaho’s permanent buildings.
iKeepSafe Program July 8, 2008
The Governor addresses the media and answers questions about the Faux Paw Internet Safety Program at the Boise Library.	The Governor listens to former Utah First Lady Jackie Leavitt, as she explains the importance of the iKeepSafe® program to area news media. The program was founded by Mrs. Leavitt and seeks to teach children about how to stay safe while using the internet. Some of the teaching materials will be distributed to Idaho Schools as a result of a donation from Qwest Idaho.
Lewiston, ID July 16, 2008

The Governor signed a compact with the Nez Perce Tribe in Lewiston to return the Idaho Lottery to the Nez Perce Reservation.
July 16-17th, 2008

The Governor opens the Transportation Funding Conference in Coeur d’Alene on July 16th and in Lewiston the following day.
July 17, 2008

The Governor signs a proclamation and poses for a picture honoring the 100th anniversary of The Calam Shrine Temple, Nez Perce Lodge #10 in Lewiston, Idaho.
Hayden July 17, 2008
The Governor visits the Hayden Library to deliver an Idaho Commission for Libraries’ “Read to Me” mini-grant.
The Governor is seen with Idaho school children as he presents a $5,000 check to the Lewiston Public Library.	The presentation is one of dozens of “mini-grants” approved by the Idaho Legislature for use by libraries around the state.
Idaho Falls July 21, 2008

The Governor answers questions from the media after speaking with business and civic leaders in Idaho Falls about the importance of finding additional revenue for transportation funding.
Capital for a Day in Emmett July 30, 2008

The Governor takes part in the Buckaroo Breakfast in Emmett City Park just before Kicking off Capital for a Day in Emmett.


The Governor presides over Capital for a Day in Emmett. The events took place at the Kenneth Carberry Intermediate School gymnasium in Emmett.
The Governor poses for a picture with the Mayor of Emmett, Bill Butticci, and one of the contestants for Rodeo Queen at the Gem County Fair.

The Governor spends some time with Idaho school children participating in 4-H events at the Gem County Fair. Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and First Lady Lori Otter drove out to the Fairgrounds to view exhibits and livestock after listening to local concerns and taking questions from citizens during Capital for a Day in Emmett.

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