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02-07-2007, 11:14 AM
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Looking for input on Ontario, OR & Payette, ID
In our endless quest to find a better place to live, with a healthy quality of life and growth that's being managed wisely, I'd like to learn more about Ontario, OR and Payette, ID. We're looking for a small but progressive community friendly to Liberals but still a "small town" feel. Thanks.
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02-09-2007, 01:04 PM
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If you are choosing between Ontario and Payette, I would go for Ontario. Payette is a rundown town. But if you are looking for a small town but close to a bigger town, for shopping ect... try looking at Fruitland ID. It is grown (not to fast) but is very close to Ontario. My husband and I were looking at moving to Fruitland. Real Estate is cheep and all the people we have talked to that live there, love it. My cousin has lived there for a few years now, and still loves it as much as the day she first moved there. Hope I helped a little.
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02-10-2007, 09:18 AM
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Location: central oregon coast
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Ontario OR schools are on the state watch list because of failure to provide a minimum education.I use to live in Nyssa (next door) and the 25.00 sewer tax sure hurt when I only used 5.00 worth of water.If you are looking for a school system,stay away from Ontario.My girlfriend is getting ready to sue them-numerous academic problems plus changing her son's grades and classes (no parent notification) so he could continue in sports.No jobs in the area unless you want to work for Or-Ida or one of the prisions in Ontario.
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02-11-2007, 01:11 PM
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"We're looking for a small but progressive community friendly to Liberals but still a "small town"
I used to work in Ontario, and I wouldn't label either place "progressive." Maybe Weiser (sp) or the McCall area (ID) would be better bets. MCCall for sure has a community of friendly liberals.
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02-16-2007, 12:48 PM
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Location: Tyrone, NM
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I used to live 10 miles south of Nyssa in Adrian. The area really seems depressed as far as jobs unless you want to commute to the Boise area. When I grew up there, in the 80's, it was a neat place. The Adrian school was good and I think it still is. Today, I'm not sure how people survive financially. I have a LOT of family that still live in the area, but I wouldn't move back unless I was going to Boise where the jobs are. I used to love Ontario as a kid, but that was then and this is now. I hate to push Boise, but that is where the jobs and growth are.
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