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inside COURTS The lawsuit between Russell Joki and the West Ada School District over student fees continued this week with hearings at the Ada County Courthouse.
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West Ada school board trustees (from left) Julie Madsen, Chairwoman Tina Dean and Carol Sayles at the Sept. 29 special board meeting.
LOCAL State representatives at the grand opening for the new anatomy and physiology labs at Idaho State University-Meridian said Idaho on its way toward having its own medical school.
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SCHOOLS Attorney Breck Seiniger, recently appointed as the West Ada School District’s general counsel, said his 40 years in law have prepared him for this task.
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ON THE TOWN The 8 in 48 short-play festival debuted Saturday in Meridian. Though not raising as much money as hoped for a future performing arts venue, the event fueled the conversation about Meridian’s so-called lack of venues.
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SCHOOLS Meridian students at The Ambrose School prepared enough soup packages for 60,000 meals to feed those struggling with food insecurity in the Treasure Valley.
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est Ada School District patrons are gearing up to recall school board members after an emotional meeting Tuesday, when trustees voided the third year of Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract. After the meeting, Christine Donnell, the district’s former superintendent, urged the crowd to Linda Clark join her in a recall effort. West Ada by Holly Beech “There’s a few of us superintendent hbeech@mymeridianpress.com that have been talking © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS as we’ve watched what’s happened in the last few weeks, and it’s a travesty. … This board needs to be recalled,” she said, drawing cheers from the crowd. She told the Meridian Press that the group has not yet decided which board members it wishes to recall. Clark declined to comment on the proceedings Tuesday night. Trustees held the special meeting Tuesday to discuss whether or not the previous board violated the open meeting law when it extended Clark’s contract on June 23. The contract discussion wasn’t on the June 23 agenda, and the board didn’t vote to add it to the agenda during the meeting. Trustee Julie Madsen, who joined the board July 7, made a motion on Sept. 15 that the board self-recognize the violation and take steps to cure it — which was the purpose of Tuesday’s meeting. The law gives agencies 14 days to cure violations once recognized. As the crowd waited Tuesday, trustees held a two-hour executive session with attorney Breck Seiniger, whom the board appointed as the district’s general counsel on Sept. 15. Clark did not participate in the executive session. Many prominent leaders were present at the meeting, including State Sen. Chuck Winder, Meridian’s mayor and city councilmen and Meridian Chamber of Commerce officials. As trustees left the room for executive session, Winder publicly objected. “This is an issue that the public needs to have an open hearing on,” Winder later told Meridian Press. “I don’t think it’s truly a personnel matter. I think it’s an agenda that the board has to try to figure out a way to embarrass the current superintendent. And I think they’re way out of bounds.” Much of the crowd waited for two hours. When the open meeting began, Seiniger said his conclusion was that the board had violated the open meeting law on June 23, and he advised the board to take action to cure it. The law states that any action that fails to comply with the open meeting law is null and void (statute 74-208). “So it doesn’t give (the board members) a bunch of options,” Seiniger said. “It says if you haven’t met this, you have to declare it void and start again. … The cure doesn’t have anything to do with the contents of the contract. It doesn’t prohibit Dr. Clark from submitting that contract or any other contract for re-approval. But the board has to follow the law.” The board proceeded to vote 4-1 to void Clark’s contract extension, with Trustee Mike Vuittonet the sole objector. Vuittonet is the only current board member who supported Clark’s contract extension on June 23. Clark’s contract is still in place through 2017. The board’s actions Tuesday only void-
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ed the third year of the contract, which is through 2018. After the vote, crowd members were eager to speak in front of the board. But chairwoman Tina Dean declined to open the floor for comment. The board could have voted to add public comment to the agenda — something Meridian City Councilman Joe Borton stood up and urged them to do — but Dean said she was worried people would venture into other topics, such as personnel matters. “You’ve got a full room of citizens who would like that opportunity, who waited here several hours,” Borton said. Winder spoke out a second time. “It would be my contention that you’re actually violating the open meeting law tonight,” he said. When trustees convened for the second executive session of the night, scoffs and groans rose from the crowd. “I can’t believe it,” one woman cried out. “You’re not listening to your people.”
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People are carefully watching what’s happening in the West Ada School District, and they’re taking away a wide range of conclusions. Some of you are rejoicing that board members, in your words, are finally stepping up and holding district officials accountable for their actions and their spending. Others are wringing their hands, worried about what’s going to happen to Superintendent Linda Clark and perplexed about the board’s apparent animosity toward her. Some have even started a movement to recall some board members. These are two views that I have observed. I’m certainly not trying to speculate on board members’ intentions. I’m just glad more people are joining the conversation about how local schools are run. Last fall, before I left for my six-month trip, attendance at board meetings was slim — maybe 10 of us on a good night. At Tuesday’s meeting, however, there was standing room only in a room that holds 192 people. I saw many familiar faces, including State Sen. Chuck Winder, Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Meridian City Council members Joe Borton and Keith Bird, Meridian Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Anne Little Roberts, and officials from Idaho State University-Meridian. The big question Tuesday was, did the previous board violate the open meeting law on June 23 when it voted on Clark’s contract without including that item on the agenda? The board’s conclusion was yes, there was a violation. Trustees voted to void the action taken on June 23, meaning Clark’s contract now only extends to 2017 instead of 2018. I value the open meeting law — it’s critical to my job as a journalist — and public agencies should be vigilant about following it. If agendas aren’t accurate or if items are left off, the public doesn’t have a heads up
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Sept. 22 1. Arrest, 100 block of West Washington Street 2. Fraud, 1100 block of S. Progress Ave. 3. Protective custody hold, 600 block of W. Broadway Ave. 4. Arrest: DUI 5. Arrest: warrant
Sept. 23 1. Possession of marijuana, 2000 block of Millennium Way 2. Arrest: resisting and obstructing, petit theft 3. Arrest: domestic battery in the presence of a child 4. Runaway, 1900 block of North Kristen Way 5. Runaway, 2500 block of West Wapoot Drive 6. Agency assist, 1200 block of North Iron Creek Place 7. Arrest: DUI (second offense)
Sept. 24 1. Return runaway, 2500 block of West Wapoot Drive 2. Residential burglary, 1000 block of West Pine Ave. 3. Arrest: warrant 4. Grand theft, 5000 block of North Ten Mile Road 5. Domestic battery, 2000 block of
South Luxury Lane 6. Agency assist, 500 block of East Kaibab Trail 7. Grand theft, South Rose Circle 8. Arrest: disturbing the peace 9. Arrest: DUI
Sept. 25 1. Arrest: no-contact order violation; probation violation warrant 2. Citation: petit theft, alteration of price tags 3. Petit theft, 2600 block of East Lacewood Drive 4. Custodial interference, 2900 block of North Naomi Avenue 5. Vandalism, possession of drug paraphernalia, 1500 block of South Meridian Road 6. Arrest: DUI 7. Arrest: domestic battery 8. Juvenile detention order, North Meridian Road and West Cherry Lane 9. Protective custody hold, 2000 block of East Challis Drive 10. Domestic verbal, 700 block of East Bonita Hills
Sept. 26 1. Vandalism, 1400 block of North Eagle Road 2. Arson: 2500 block of North Linder Road
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Sept. 28 1. Vehicle burglary, 1800 block of East Golden Oak Court 2. Vehicle burglary, 4000 block of East Driftwood Drive 3. Vehicle Burglary, 4000 block of East Driftwood Drive 4. Attempted burglary, 4400 block of North Supai Avenue 5. Arrest: DUI 6. Protective custody hold, 1800 block of East Overland Road 7. Arrest: petit theft 8. Residential burglary, 1300 block of East Star Drive 9. False 911 call, 900 block of North Stolle Way 10. Arrest: possession of marijuana and paraphernalia
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about what’s going to be discussed at meetings. We might miss out on a discussion that’s important to us or a chance to speak at a public hearing. I understand that trustees have the power to change the agenda during the meeting, and sometimes being flexible by Holly Beech is the best answer. But boards should do their best to give the public the most ac- hbeech@mymeridianpress.com curate agenda before the meeting starts. © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS In the case of Clark’s contract discussion on June 23, trustees failed to add that item to the agenda even during the meeting. I also value public officials strictly following the law regarding what they can and cannot discuss behind closed doors in executive session. We have to trust public officials in this regard, because the executive session meeting minutes are vague in order to protect individuals and sensitive issues. The West Ada community is starting to pay more attention to how the school board is leading this district. You’re asking critical questions and you want clear answers about the board’s shifting direction. Many of your expressed appreciation for our in-depth coverage of the district in last week’s Meridian Press. I’m glad you found this valuable, and I’ll continue to dig into these issues. I’ve also enjoyed hearing your perspectives this week, from parents to district employees to volunteers to patrons. Thank you for reaching out to me and voicing your concerns. The wider the range of views I’m exposed to, the better.
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TRENDING 4 Boise Co-op sets November open date for Meridian location
The Boise Co-op’s Meridian extension will open in mid-November at The Village at Meridian, according to the company’s website. The grand opening will take place Nov. 13-15. Construction updates posted at the boise.coop website Monday show that the shell of the building is finished, windows and vestibule doors are in, the first coat of paint is on the walls and light fixtures are going up. Last fall, the Boise Co-op polled the public on where people wanted to see a second location. More than 2,200 weighed in — with Nampa votes surpassing Meridian votes at one point. When the Co-op announced that it had chosen The Village at Meridian, the Nampa community launched the Canyon County Co-op, which is set to open later this year. Another new store at The Village to keep an eye out for is H&M, a clothing retailer that opens Oct. 15 at noon. The opening celebration will include prizes and giveaways. The Village is on the northeast corner of East Fairview Avenue and North Eagle Road.
Learn more about the Meridian Library’s bond election
The Meridian Library District is hosting three open houses to educate the public about the library’s $12 million bond proposal that will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. The money would pay for the construction of two new branches, one in north Meridian and one in south Meridian. Early voting starts Oct. 19. Open house dates are: n 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Silverstone Branch, 3531 E. Overland Road n 10 a.m., Oct. 17, Cherry Lane Branch, 1326 W. Cherry Lane n 6 p.m., Oct. 28, Cherry Lane Branch Learn more at mld.org.
Well-known French chef opens restaurant in Eagle
French chef Franck Bacquet, former owner of Le Coq Rouge in west Boise, has a new project: Le Coq d’Or (The Golden Rooster), a farm-totable French restaurant in Eagle, according to a press release. The restaurant’s soft opening started Thursday and continues into today. The restaurant is located in the Chateau des Fleurs building, 175 S. Rosebud Lane. The press release states that all meats, dairy and eggs used at Le Coq d’Or are locally sourced and humanely raised, grass-fed and cage free. The menu will rotate seasonally. “Our intention is to create a memorable experience where guests can slow down, enjoy their evening and be present in the celebration of life,” states the release. Learn more at chateaueagle.com.
International Walk to School Day is Wednesday
On Wednesday, students, parents, teachers and many others across the Treasure Valley will be walking to school in celebration of International Walk to School Day. Area schools celebrating Walk to School Day include The Children’s School, Garfield Elementary, Monroe Elementary, Pioneer Elementary, Shadow Hills Elementary, Valley View Elementary and Hillside Jr. High. International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 and has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school. Thousands of schools across America from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participate every October.
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deas in and of themselves aren’t worth much — the value comes when ideas become reality, said Rick Ritter, director of the New Ventures Lab in Meridian. The lab, a space for emerging tech companies and entrepreneurs, opened in May, but the grand opening ceremony was Monday. by Holly Beech The old Meridian City Hall hbeech@mymeridianpress.com has been transformed into of© 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS fices and conferences rooms that can be rented on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. There are NEW VENTURES LAB four tenants in the building and three more on the way. Business profesn 33 E. Idaho Ave. sionals who work in Meridian remoten 870-0674 ly for companies based in Seattle and n newventureslab.com Bend also rent space when they want to work outside the house, Ritter said. The goal of New Ventures is to see young businesses grow and move into downtown Meridian buildings, bringing more jobs to the core of the city and generating more business for downtown retailers. “We’ll have all the available properties always listed and making sure that all the companies that are here are really looking at our downtown,” Meridian Economic Development Coordinator Brenda Sherwood said. Meridian has some “secret weapons” to keep the new companies in the heart of the city, Ritter said. The first is the new tech-focused, downtown Meridian Library branch that’s opening this month and will provide tools such as 3-D printers and design software. The second is a proposed plan for the city of Meridian to incentivize downtown building owners to equip their buildings with fiber-optic cables — a crucial component for companies who work with global clients and upload or download huge amounts of data every day, Ritter said. Ritter, who is also involved at The WaterCooler business incubator in Boise, said he expects to see a lot of “widget” companies at New Ventures — companies that make a product. “Probably what will help drive that is when unBound (the new library branch) opens,” Ritter said. “That will be a huge magnet for the people that have got all of these ideas.” UnBound will open Oct. 15 at 713 N. Main St.
Above: From left, Meridian Economic Development Coordinator Brenda Sherwood, Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, and Rick Ritter and Sarah Pokorney of New Ventures Lab celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the lab Monday. Left: New Ventures Lab is located in the former Meridian City Hall at 33 E. Idaho Ave. Holly Beech/MP
Legislators call ISU-Meridian’s new A&P labs a step toward bringing medical school to Idaho
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about the new facility The L.S. and Aline W. Skaggs Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories Location: Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center Size: 18,000 square feet Construction: $6 million n $3 million from the Idaho Legislature n $3 million matched by ISU and private donors The complex includes: n 12-station cadaver lab for students n Virtual anatomy and physiology lab with two touch-screen tables for learning on virtual cadavers n Bioskills Learning Laboratory, a venue for medical professionals to continue their education and for companies to introduce new medical devices n Anatomy learning lab with technology to live-stream classes globally
Future growth at the facility Physical therapy exercise science lab, a component in ISU-Meridian’s addition of a doctorate of physical therapy program (fall 2017) and a master’s of occupational therapy program (fall 2018) n Applied behavioral science research lab to support programs in the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences with observation and testing rooms n
merge the answer to those two needs into one facility. Roughly 700 people apply to ISU’s physician assistant master’s program each year. Only 72 are accepted, including 30 at the Pocatello campus, 30 at the Meridian campus, and 12 at The College of Idaho, thanks to a recent partnership.
MEDICAL SCHOOL Though Idaho does not have its own medical school, Idaho students have access to two programs in partnership with Washington and Utah medical schools. For 42 years, the University of Idaho has been a member of WWAMI, a medical education program offered through the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, according to the university’s website. WWAMI stands for the states involved: Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Idaho’s involvement in the program provides opportunities to Idaho students from the pre-med level to graduate-level education and residencies. A select few Idaho medical students may also attend the University of Utah School of Medicine. The university has agreed to reserve eight seats each year for Idaho students through a contract with the state of Idaho, according to the school’s website. To be accepted, students must be certified through ISU as residents of Idaho.
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Above: Idaho State University-Meridian Associate Vice President Bessie Katsilometes gives a tour of the new bioskills learning center, part of the Treasure Valley Anatomy and Physiology Laboratories at ISU-Meridian. The bioskills center is designed to offer training to medical professionals, such as doctors who wish to keep up on the latest medical devices and techniques. Below: State Rep. Mike Moyle, R-Star, speaks at the grand opening event.
he new anatomy and physiology labs at Idaho State University-Meridian are a step toward bringing a medical school to Idaho. That’s according Idaho state legislators who attended the facility’s grand opening event Sept. 24 in Meridian. “We now have what we need to have a medical school in the state of Idaho,” Rep. Mike Moyle, R-Star, said during a speech the ceremony. by Holly Beech The message about a fuhbeech@mymeridianpress.com ture medical school came © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS from lawmakers, not from ISU officials. “Idaho State has not discussed a medical school at this time,” said Andrew Taylor, the university’s interim director of marketing and communications. Idaho currently “buys seats” at medical schools in Utah and Washington, said House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, who also spoke at the event. University of Idaho medical students are accepted each year to the University of Washington’s regional medical program, and seats are available to Idaho students at the University of Utah School of Medicine because of a contract with the state of Idaho. Health care jobs are growing fast, Bedke said as he challenged the Legislature to continue to support medical education. The Idaho Legislature contributed $3 million over two years for ISU-Meridian’s new labs, which include a cadaver lab, a bioskills center, a virtual A&P lab and a learning center with capabilities to stream education to remote areas. The new facility will allow ISU-Meridian to improve its program for physician assistants and open new programs in the areas of physical therapy and occupational therapy. “The next step is a medical school in the state of Idaho,” Moyle said. “The vision is there, the ability is there, and with all of your help, we can get it done. This is just the next step in the vision.” The other $3 million needed to build the $6 million facility came from Idaho State University and private donors, including the L.S. and Aline W. Skaggs family — after which the labs are named — the Blue Cross of Idaho, and St. Luke’s Health System and Saint Alphonsus Medical Group. Two critical post-recession needs in Idaho are health care and a pool of talented workers, said Lt. Gov. Brad Little, the event’s keynote speaker. The new labs, he said,
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DEATHS All obituaries for Meridian Press must be placed by your mortuary or at selfserve.idahopress.com. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesdays for Friday publication. If you have questions, call 467-9253. Roberta “Bobbi” Rae Ward Eugene Dickey, 81, Sheridan Moldenhauer, Theron Scott, 75, of Meridian, Matthew Clay Spicer, 60, of Raye Moll Warren, 95, of Cady, 70, of Meridian, died Sunday, of Boise, died Sept. 23, 2015. Funeral 69, of Meridian, died Saturday, Sept. died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at his Boise, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Boise, died Sunday, Sept. 27. Funeral 26, 2015, at a local hospital. Funeral home. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home, Merid- Home, Meridian. Alvin David Greenberg, ian. Vinette Southwick 83, of Boise, died Sunday, Sept. 27. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Harrison James Roark, Stanger, 85, of Boise, died Friday, 26, of Boise, died Saturday, Sept. 26, Sept. 25, 2015, at her home of natural Idaho. 2015, at his home. Funeral Home: Re- causes. Funeral Home: Relyea Funeral Chapel. lyea Funeral Chapel.
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a local care facility of natural causes. Home: Cremation Society of Idaho. Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Ervin “Lee” Wilson, 85, of Idaho. Boise, died Thursday, Sept. 24th. Audrey Francis Steward, Funeral Home: Cremation Society of 74, of Boise, died Friday, Sept. 25. Idaho Funeral Home: Cremation Society of Idaho.
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he lawsuit between Russell Joki and the West Ada School District continued with Joki hearings this Russell West Ada week at the board member Ada County Courthouse. Joki filed the suit with several other plaintiffs in 2012 against the state of Idaho, education officials and Idaho school districts, claiming it was unconstitutional for public schools to charge students fees for classes and sports. Joki was elected as a West Ada school board member in May. The school board has the final say on whether or not to approve student fees. Because West Ada is the only district in which Joki has paid student fees, it’s the only remaining defendant in the case. Joki filed the suit after his grandson, a junior at Meridian High School at the time, was required to pay fees for elective classes, and his twin granddaughters, then kindergartners at Chief Joseph School of the Arts, faced registration fees. Joki said students shouldn’t face financial barriers for any classes or activities that are part of the public education system — including elective classes and sports. He said Article IX, Section 1 of the Idaho Constitution outlines the state’s responsibility to provide free education. West Ada School District Superintendent Linda Clark said in her testimony Wednesday that the fees
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Above: The meeting room was packed with a vocal crowd Tuesday for the West Ada school board’s special meeting about Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract extension. Below: Meridian City Councilman Joe Borton urges West Ada trustees to let the crowd members address the board at the West Ada school board’s special meeting Tuesday about Superintendent Linda Clark’s contract extension. Board Chairwoman Tina Dean declined his request.
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Sept. 29 vote to void third year of the superintendent contract: Nay Chairwoman Tina Dean Elected 2013 n June 23 vote to extend third year of superintendent contract to 2018: Nay n Sept. 15 vote that the board self-recognize RECALL EFFORTS its open meeting law violation: Abstained Donnell said anyone interested in joining the n Sept. 15 vote to appoint Breck Seiniger as recall effort may email her at bandcdonnell@ general counsel: Abstained n Sept. 29 vote to void third year of the supergmail.com. intendent contract: Aye How the board votes Trustee Carol Sayles Elected 2013 Trustee Mike Vuittonet n June 23 vote to extend third year of superinElected 2001 n June 23 vote to extend third year of superintendent contract: Nay n Sept. 15 vote that the board self-recognize tendent contract: Aye n Sept. 15 vote that the board self-recognize its open meeting law violation: Aye n Sept. 15 vote to appoint Breck Seiniger as its open meeting law violation: Nay n Sept. 15 vote to appoint Breck Seiniger as general counsel: Aye n Sept. 29 vote to void third year of the supergeneral counsel: Nay n
intendent contract: Aye Trustee Russell Joki Elected 2015 n June 23 vote to extend third year of superintendent contract: Not applicable n Sept. 15 vote that the board self-recognize its open meeting law violation: Aye n Sept. 15 vote to appoint Breck Seiniger as general counsel: Aye n Sept. 29 vote to void third year of the superintendent contract: Aye Trustee Julie Madsen Elected 2015 n June 23 vote to extend third year of superintendent contract: Not applicable n Sept. 15 vote that the board self-recognize its open meeting law: Aye n Sept. 15 vote to appoint Breck Seiniger as general counsel: Aye n Sept. 29 vote to void third year of the superintendent contract: Aye
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he debut of the 8 in 48 short-play festival in Meridian fell short of its $20,000 fundraising goal, but co-organizer Autumn Kersey said it fueled the conversation about the need to raise money for a local performing arts venue. The event, hosted by the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater and the Meridian Arts Foundation, attracted an audience of 150 people Saturday and raised almost $5,000, said Kersey, founder of the children’s theater. “Overall it was a wonderful event that brought theater artists from across the Valley together,” she said. “(We) didn’t achieve our big goal, but we did get the conversation started and raised some nice seed money to get the fund established.” The fund will by Holly Beech go toward a future hbeech@mymeridianpress.com performance venue © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS in Meridian, which local arts groups say is lacking. The city of Meridian sought a developer this summer that would build a performance venue, hotel and conference center, but no developers applied for the project. The audience at the 8 in 48 festival on Saturday got to see eight, 10 -m i nute BACKGROUND plays that Check out our preview of 8 in 48 to see how were carefully selected out the festival got its start: bit.ly/1iZDtl1 of 120 entries from across the country DONATE To support the Meridian Arts Foundation’s and New Zealand. Audiefforts to advance the arts in Meridian, visit tions, casting, meridianartsfoundation.blogspot.com. rehearsals and performances all took place in a span of 48 hours. The Audience Choice award went to “Devushka And The Cat” by Kaysy Ostrom from Bellevue, Washington, directed by Lynn Allison. Kaysy traveled to Meridian for the event. “So she was there to accept her award,” Kersey said. “It was pretty cool!” The Screener’s Choice award went to New Zealand playwright Rex McGregor for his play “Aleema Wants a Haircut,” directed by Valerie Baugh Schlossberg. Meridian Press was the media sponsor for the 8 in 48 festival. The festival is scheduled to be an every-other-year event, Kersey said, so keep an eye out for it come 2017.
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Top: Eric Ellis and Michèle Carter-Cram perform in “Devushka and the Cat,” the Audience Choice winning play by Kaysy Ostrom from Bellevue, Washington. The play was one of eight short plays hand selected from the first ever 8 in 48 short-play festival Saturday in Meridian. Bottom: Stephanie Cooper, Katie Preston and Courtney Ransom perform “In a Nutshell or professor Butterbean’s Lecture” by Bryan J. Finnigan of San Diego at the 8 in 48 short-play festival.
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LOCAL NEWS New attorney for West Ada says he’s up to the task
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oise attorney William “Breck” Seiniger Jr. said he’s ready to step into the role of general counsel for the West Ada School District. “I’m a lawyer with going on 40 years of experience in all different types of litigation and matters,” he said. The West Ada school board voted 3-1 last month to appoint Seiniger as the district’s general counsel, meaning he will oversee legal cases and provide guidance for crafting policies William “Breck” and following procedures. Seiniger Jr. by Holly Beech In the past, the district contracted with Attorney hbeech@mymeridianpress.com various firms on a case-to-case basis. Board © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS members were recently frustrated when an attorney took five weeks to respond to questions about an open meeting law violation, Trustee Carol Sayles said. Trustee Julie Madsen researched local attorneys and found Seiniger to be someone who would be accessible and affordable, she said at the Sept. 15 board meeting. Seiniger told the Meridian Press each board member will have his cellphone number and can contact him day or night. The Meridian Press submitted a public records request for Madsen’s correspondence with the attorneys she researched. Madsen said her research was done in per-
son or over the phone, except for an email with Seiniger. Responding to the public records request on Madsen’s behalf, attorney Elaine Eberharter-Maki said the email is exempt from disclosure, citing Idaho Code 74-104(1) and attorney-client privilege.
SEINIGER LAW Seiniger Law, located in Boise, specializes in injury law. But Seiniger said he has a good overview of the types of issues the district will face, and he’s open to working with other lawyers who specialize in certain issues. Sayles, Madsen and Trustee Russell Joki voted Sept. 15 in favor of appointing Seiniger as general counsel. At the time of the vote, the board did not discuss what Seiniger’s rates would be. Trustee Mike Vuittonet opposed the motion, saying the board was making the decision too quickly without giving trustees a chance to vet the candidate. A school board’s authority to hire attorneys “when deemed for the best interest of the district” is provided in Idaho Code 33-506. Seiniger will not take on the district’s pending cases, which includes an ongoing lawsuit Joki brought against the state and school districts, including West Ada, in 2012. Joki did not mention the lawsuit when he voted to appoint Seiniger as general counsel. Attempts to reach him for comment were unsuccessful.
Meridian Schools Clinic offers dental care to uninsured students T
he Meridian Schools Clinic is now offering cost-free dental care to students whose families can’t afford a trip to the dentist. A lmost by Holly Beech 200 students hbeech@mymeridianpress.com in the West © 2015 MERIDIAN PRESS Ada School District have received dental care at the clinic since November, clinic director Phoebe Gray said. The service is available to students without dental insurance. Dental hygienist Karen Yatsun comes to the schools clinic every Friday for appointments. Parents who would like to sign their child up for a dental appointment may visit the clinic at 925 N.W. First St. or call 514-2527. The Meridian Schools Clinic opened in a portable building near Meridian Elementary in 2014 to give students greater access to health care providers. The service is a collaborative effort between the school district and the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho. “We’re getting steadily busier,” Gray said. “Probably the biggest impact that we make
Ambrose students help feed the hungry
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The Meridian Schools Clinic brings in dental hygienist Karen Yatsun (left) every Friday. Yatsun is seen here with Greyson Bishop.
Above: Ambrose School students Isabel Shoplock, 12, left, Rivers Nordquist, 12, middle, and Abigail Nowaski, 14, measure spices for meals that will be distributed to those in need in the Treasure Valley. The Ambrose School in Meridian partnered with Homestead Ministries and the Boise Rescue Mission to package about 60,000 meals Sept. 25. Right: Ambrose School eighth grade student Nadia Link measures and pours split pea soup that will be distributed to those in need.
is with counseling.” The demand for counseling, especially among middle school students, was so great that the counselor now visits the schools clinic four days a week instead of three, Gray said.
Facing no competition, Patterson keeps NMID precinct director job
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ill Patterson of Meridian will be reelected as the director of the Meridian Precinct 2 of the Nampa and Meridia n by Meridian Press staff Ir r igat ion news@mymeridianpress.com District, as he was the only candidate to apply for the Nov. 3 election, district officials said this week. The deadline to file to run in the election was Sept. 24. Patterson will serve a three-year term. He was first elected to the district’s board in 2013.
In precinct races with only one qualified candidate, Idaho law specifies that the election will be canceled and the candidate will be declared. The district’s board will take these actions at its meeting Tuesday. The Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District is a water storage, conveyance and distribution system founded in 1904. The district supplies irrigation water to 69,000 acres of farmland, residential and commercial lands including pressurized irrigation for more than 15,000 individual parcels of land in Ada and Canyon counties.
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ELECTRIC Fireplace, Wooden mantle, nice, 41x41x14deep $100, 866-1946 OCCASIONAL Chair; good for office, like new, $30 454-9898
HOVEROUND: Used very little, $550, (208)989-7262
AFFORDABLE!
Piano, Guitar, Violin, Fiddle or Ukulele lessons. All ages & levels. Private & fun! Call 467-6244.
CLASSIFIED DEADLINES
Deadline to get your Classified ads in for the following Friday is 4:30pm on Wednesday. Please call us if you have questions 467-9253.
SPACE FOR LEASE 1,200 SQFT 12 Avenue Frontage, Water/Sewer/Trash paid Good location, Good Signage, EXCELLENT PARKING!! 466-6433/466-2544 th
WEBER Charcoal-BBQ 18� with charcoal/starter fluid. $25.00 Good Condition Phone:467-6023
Admission $5; Senior-$4. Price includes raffle ticket Fundraiser for American Legion Post 128 Community Service Projects. Call 350-3915.
12x14' WALL TENT With Frame and Stove, $600 SOLD!!!
PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777. Hearing impaired call 1-800-927-9275
HOME FOR SALE IN 55+ PARK Single-Wide, 924sqft, 3 bed, 2 bath, major appliances, Covered deck, Clean, quiet, safe neighborhood. $14,150 Move-in incentives. (541)889-9579
CALDWELL: 2 bedroom 2nd Floor, Near Albertson College of Idaho. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. $450 + $250 deposit (208)459-8912
CALDWELL 3 bedroom 2 bath, close to TVCC, great location! $625 + security deposit, (208)407-0205
Serving Nampa/Caldwell
1-2-3 Bedroom Units $300-$900 www.qmtrust.com RCE-401
4 for $80, 880-7697
GMC 9� Table-Bandsaw on cabinet, 2-drawers on wheels, $125 585-3671
MILWAUKEE Hole Hog, Great shape, $125 880-7967
465-5353
SPACE FOR LEASE 1,200 SQFT
12th Avenue Frontage, Water/Sewer/Trash paid Good location, Good Signage, EXCELLENT PARKING!! 466-6433/466-2544
Train for a New Career in Beauty No Registration Fee Call 1-888-216-0553 1009 W. Hemingway, Nampa MilanInstitute.edu
PART-TIME BookkeeperCaldwell Must have 2 years experience, knowledge of quick books, and basic office software Email Resume to: Fruit@willorch.com
Balewagons:
NH pull-type & self propelled models/parts/tires. Buy/Sell/Trade/Finance 880-2889 anytime Jim www.balewagon.com
SELLING GOOD QUALITY HAY 1/2 ton bales; $115 per bale We deliver. 1-208- 482-7422. GRASS HAY, Clover Mix, $6 per bale-big bales, Russett Potatoes$6 per 5-gallon bucket, 899-7503
NATURAL BEEF
From our farm to your freezer. 1/4, 1/2, and whole beef. $3.19 lb. hanging weight. Or buy individual packages at our store. Also bbq sauces, rubs, and aprons. 3115 Cleveland Blvd. Caldwell 208-880-7906 Tuesday-Friday 9:30-6 Saturday 9:30-5 www.winchesterbeef.com
TURKEYS; grain fed, free range, 899-7503
2004 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED 3.8 Auto AC, Power Windows/Locks, Leather Michellin, Radials 50K Miles, 30MPG, Very nice condition, Runs excellent! $5,995
(208)409-3702
2012 Ford Taurus Limited Red candy color, drive train, warranty, one owner. Excellent Condition 29,100 miles $18,000 Phone:208-375-2084 or 208-484-0691
Contact us for details.
is a low income elderly apartment complex with govt subsidy. We provide services in addition to rent, which include: 2 homecooked meals daily, weekly housekeeping and transportation to Caldwell Doctor appts. Our building has someone on site as a first responder 24/7. We have security cameras and the outsides doors are locked in the evening for your peace of mind. We give preference to those applicants subscribing to the services. Please phone for an appt to see an apartment.
**Now accepting applications!
(208)454-0004
Don’t miss out!
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Advertising AssistantSales Trainee The Idaho Press-Tribune is seeking qualified candidates for an Advertising Assistant Sales Trainee. This is a full-time, day shift, hourly position with additional commission and bonuses available on sales projects. The Advertising Assistant Sales Trainee is a key position in the advertising department and requires the ability to work independently as well as with others both inside and outside of the department to achieve success. The culture is very fast paced and extremely deadline driven and this role will give the right candidate a basic understanding of newspaper advertising and the potential to move into a sales position within the company.
The Idaho Press-Tribune provides an outstanding work environment, training, support, and resources. We also offer a full suite of benefits including health, dental, life, 401k, paid vacation and sick time. You must have a valid Idaho driver's license along with a good driving record. Please email a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this opportunity, specifically directly related examples of past success in a similar role. Email the cover letter and resume to Sean Evans Advertising Director sevans@idahopress.com The Idaho Press-Tribune is a privately owned employee driven company that has been doing business in the Treasure Valley since 1883. We are well respected and well known. We are a leader in providing local information and advertising to residents across seven counties.
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CONSIGNMENT SALES OF IDAHO Idaho's Largest Consignment RV Dealer Motor homes, 5th wheel trailers, truck campers and pull trailers over 70 units in stock and ready to go. No pressure No hassle shopping. All units are open for inspection and priced to sell. 3015 Caldwell Blvd Nampa ID 83651 (208)318-5535
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING Sandlewood Apartments Caldwell. Equal Housing Opportunity
PUBLIC PROXY BID AUCTION Bid as soon as the vehicles are unveiled Friday October 23rd at 3:00 PM Mountain Time Bidding closes at 1:00 PM Wednesday October 28th***** *** 5 minute bid extension rule applies. Vehicles & other items from: State of Idaho Department of Fish & Game, State of Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, City of Boise, State of Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation, State Tax Commission, Boise State University, Idaho Department of Agriculture, State of Idaho Department of Corrections, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, State of Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Idaho Industrial Commission, Idaho State Police, Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind plus independent consignment. For more information, register and bid online at: http://daaid.autoremarketers.com Preview Monday October 26th from 10 am to 4 pm Information Subject to Change Brought to you by: Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho 3323 Port St. Nampa, ID 83687 208-463-8250 www.daaofidaho.com
REMINDER!!!!
RAYMOND MCCLURE ESTATE
ANTIQUE & REAL ESTATE AUCTION Sunday, October 4, 2015
SUNSET MANOR SENIOR APARTMENTS 1000 Fernlee Street EMMETT, Idaho
For Persons 62 or older or disabled. 1 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms Available Rent is based on Income*
FOR INFORMATION CALL DANNA AT 208-559-3954 TTD 1-800-545-1833 EXT 298
612 West Logan Street, Caldwell, Id 83605
Need to Sell?
Everyday deals
Post your job online
Call 459-4434. LOGAN PARK
1982 SPORTKING, 19', stove, refrigerator, and kitchen, furnace, has new roof, $2,750 OBO, (208)468-0398
NOW YOUR CLASSIFIED 7+ day ad will hit 11,000 more homes!
Farmer Volume discounts available. Call Roger at 250-4741 or message @ 467-1110
If you are reading this, so are your potential customers!
Model 25RS, 25ft with 8ft slideout, excellent condition dual pane windows, 2-honda EU2000i Inverters included, $8,000 Nampa 467-0946
The ideal candidate should be, professional, organized, and comfortable in fast paced deadline driven environments. In addition the ideal candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and should be proficient using computers and other technology as part of their day-to-day work flow. Strong attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
NuEarth Compost
ADVERTISE HERE
NASH 2003 Travel Trailer
First & Second & Third cutting $150/ton, Contact Randy Sedlacek @ (208)484-7183
Train for a New Career in Massage or Healthcare No Registration Fee Call 1-888-202-2573 1021 W. Hemingway, Nampa MilanInstitute.edu _______________________
CALDWELL 1 bedroom apartment, close to TVCC, $425 + security deposit, (208)407-0205
466-4888
PERSUADER Goose Decoy's
HAPPY VALLEY PARK Double/singlewide lots available. 8 months free with approved house. Quick freeway access.
ALFALFA Hay For Sale,
KITTEN: Orange & White, free to good home, (208)401-4475
EMMETT: CUTE 1 BDRM 1 BATH House With all new carpet and paint. A/C, Washer/Dryer Hook-up in utility. Single car Garage, $520 month w/$300 Deposit Call:890-2845
MAGNUM Fiberglass goose shells, 6 for $48, 880-7697
NOTE: The following advertisers have certified that these properties meet the standards set by the Fair Housing Act of 1968; amended on 1989, and therefore qualify as “Housing for the Elderly,� and may be advertised as such.
Logan Park is an Equal Opportunity Provider
LOCATED AT: 1003 2nd Ave South, Payette ID 83661. Signs posted Sale starts 11:00 AM/MT – Lunch served Terms: Cash or bankable check sale day. No buyers premium. No Credit Cards. Everything sold as is where is. Auction preview will be Saturday October 3 from 10:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is just a partial listing. Many more items will be sold. This will be a fun auction, don’t miss it. CLASSIC CAR & MOTORHOME 1- 1954 Chrysler New Yorker deluxe sedan, 331 Hemi V-8 1- 1999 Winnebago Rialta mini motorhome A.C. Generator, self contained 1- 1970 Ford F-100 pickup ALSO SELLING all types of Antique furniture; Antiques & Collectibles; Household and much more. For pictures and a full listing please check our website. Also selling the REAL ESTATE at approx 1:00 p.m. Pictures; description and terms are posted on our website.
BAKER AUCTION CO. www.bakerauction.com
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