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Construction will block access on North Meridian Road through fall, but the end product should mean getting to and through downtown is quicker, easier.

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Come this fall, Linder Elementary will get a new focus and a new name: Barbara Morgan STEM Academy.

District officials hope the switch will help the school reach capacity.

The competition between Mountain View High basketball players Tanner Percifield and Branson Trube has been beneficial for both in the Mavericks’ backcourt and the team overall.

Rick’s Press Room’s appearance on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” made the local chef’s recipes famous from coast to coast.

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’ve learned not to use the expression “I’m cold” around my co-worker from Minnesota. He thinks we’re wimps for shivering in 0-degree weather. Apparently because I haven’t endured 30-below temperatures, I’m only allowed to be “a bit chilly.”

I realize Idaho winters are mild, and the worst I have to deal with is scraping some ice off my windshield and driving slower.

But I can’t deny it — I’m ready for the goosebumps, the inversion and the ice storms to be a thing of the past. The only part of winter I’ll miss is the peaceful stillness that settles over my neighborhood when it snows. And I guess I’ll miss that awesome snowman down the street.

I’m already daydreaming about what warm weather will bring.

1. Outdoor volleyball. Settlers Park is a great spot for summer volleyball tournaments, and there’s a tournament every Monday at Julia Davis Park in Boise.

2. Running outside. I try to stay motivated to jog in the winter, but, like I said, I’m kind of a baby when it comes

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Proposals to cap interest rates payday loan businesses can charge come up just about every Legislative session in Idaho, the state’s Finance Department director said Tuesday.

But, Gavin Gee said, lawmakers normally prefer those rates to be set by the market and not the government.

Republican Sen. Lee Heider of Twin Falls says a bill he sponsors would cap interest rates at 36 percent and force full transparency of payday loan terms, the Associated Press reports.

Supporters say the rates payday and other loan companies charge can reach exorbitant levels and take advantage of the poor.

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A local group of former Moxie Java owners have formed a new brand, Lucky Perk, which made its debut in six valley locations Monday — four of which are in Meridian. The switch gives Lucky Perk’s ownership more control over their products and business operations, according to spokesman Doug Self with Red Sky Public Relations.

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Construction begins today on a new, five-lane roadway that will connect Fairview Avenue and State Street in north Boise, part of the 30th Street Extension Project. The new Whitewater Park Boulevard should be complete in nine months.

Other project features include bike lanes, sidewalks, center medians, and three pedestrian crossing signals.

A two-lane roundabout at Stewart Avenue, the entrance to the future Esther Simplot Park, will be built. The project also includes upgrades to city sewer services.

The $4.5 million construction project will be constructed by Alta Construction of Boise.

to being out in the cold, and running indoors gets boring quickly. Jogging outside in the soft sunlight with a light breeze — glorious! But, as runners say, “If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done.” I guess I better stop making excuses.

3. Lawn games. Bocce ball, disc golf, ladder ball are some good ones, to name a few. Last summer I discovered a new favorite: Disc Dunk, which involves Frisbees, two basket-like targets, and hopefully four coordinated people.

We’re still in the middle of winter, it’s probably too early to be daydreaming about these things. In the meantime, I’ll try to develop snowboarding skills and maybe learn to not hate bowling so much.

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Boise pastor sentenced to 8 years in Iranian prison

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An American pastor from Boise who has been jailed in Iran since September has been sentenced to eight years in prison, the U.S. State Department said Sunday.

Spokesman Darby Holladay said the department is calling on Iran to respect Saeed Abedini’s human rights and release him.

Earlier this month, Iran’s semi-official news agency, ISNA, quoted Abedini’s attorney, Nasser Sarbazi, as saying his client stood trial in the Revolutionary Court on charges of attempting to undermine state security by creating a network of Christian churches in private homes.

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The Senate Education Committee has agreed to debate a series of bills designed to restrict the power teachers unions have in negotiating multi-year contract agreements and fighting salary cuts, setting the stage for another potentially corrosive battle with public school teachers across the state.

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CRIME WATCH Man pleads guilty to gun crime BOISE — Douglas Todd Campbell, Jr., 33, of Meridian, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court to possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced.

According to court documents and Campbell’s admission in court, on Jan. 10, 2012, Campbell, then being an unlawful user of a controlled substance, knowingly possessed a Springfield .45 firearm and five rounds of .45 ammunition.

The charge of possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000, and at least three years of supervised release.

Campbell’s sentencing is set for April 22 before U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge at the federal courthouse in Boise.

Meridian Police Department Log Jan. 22-Jan. 29 Meridian Police made the following arrests or issued charges: 3 DUIs, including 1 excessive BAC and 1 possession of paraphernalia 3 battery incidents, including 1 case in the presence of a child 2 controlled substances, marijuana or drugs, including 1 with disorderly conduct 1 possession of marijuana and paraphernalia 2 warrants

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REPORT Hubbard Road leading into Ten Mile Creek Road east of Cloverdale Road, closed through April 1 for bridge work.  Meridian Road between Fairview Avenue and Franklin Road, closed through Oct. 3 for road repair and sewer/ water main installation.  Meridian Road between Fairview Avenue and James Court Drive, lane restriction with flaggers through May 8 for road rebuild and sewer repair.  Fairview Avenue between NE 3rd Street and Crestmont Drive, lane restriction through May 22 to rebuild road.  Pierce Park Lane between Castle Drive and State Street, road closed from Feb. 8 to July 29 for sidewalk work. 

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LOCAL NEWS

Front page: Construction crews work on a storm drain line beside the railroad tracks on North Meridian Road Tuesday in Meridian.

Meridian Split Corridor Phase 2

BY THE NUMBERS

$15 million: Estimated cost, funded by local tax money between ACHD and city of Meridian 3rd largest Ada County Highway District project, dollar-wise 30,000: North Meridian Road’s traffic count prior to closure. The wider road will help relieve traffic from North Main Street.

24-50: Daily construction crew size Phase 1: Work done between Franklin Road and Interstate 84, completed in 2009.

DURING CONSTRUCTION Meridian Road closed just south of Cherry Lane (East Fairview Avenue) to the railroad tracks. n Alternate access to homes and businesses will be provided via Main Street, alleys and side streets. n Starting in February: Traffic restricted to one lane each way on 0.1-mile strip of East Fairview Avenue between Meridian Road and Main Street. n

AFTERMATH Widen Meridian Road to five lanes (two each way, one turning lane) between Franklin Road and Cherry Lane. n Construct a cross-over roadway, connecting Main Street and Meridian Road, just south of the railroad tracks. n Add 7-foot-wide sidewalks to each side of Meridian Road. n Rebuild Main/Fairview and Meridian/Cherry intersections. n Make upgrades to Meridian sewer and water services to increase capacity and enhance services.

Map of final traffic pattern: http://tinyurl.com/ ake2pt7. n

Downtown Split Corridor project extends into fall

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f you haven’t noticed, North Meridian Road is torn apart.

Traffic is blocked until October as crews work to widen the road, update the utility system and add sidewalks.

When Phase 2 of the Split Corridor Project is done, downtown Meridian will be more accessible and pedestrian friendly, Mayor Tammy de Weerd said.

“We want downtown Meridian to be a go-to destination, a vibrant place you come with your family and friends,” she said.

But she understands that in the meantime, construction inconveniences drivers and local businesses.

“It’s going to be an improvement once it finally gets done, I just hope I last that long,” said Wire Guys owner Leland Long, who’s actively looking for a new place. The construction has made it hard for his work and delivery trucks to get in and out, he said.

Another business on Meridian Road, Bobby’s Transmission Center, noticed a steeper drop in customers than what’s normal for winter months, coowner Lance Palmer said. A barber shop down the street is experiencing a similar decline.

“Our new clientele is down 50 percent,” Justin Stibrany, co-owner at Fred’s “Reel” Barber Shop, said.

But business owners also said Meridian and Ada County

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Jim Kuhn, foreman leader, top, and Jerry Vallad, operator, work on a storm drain line beside the railroad tracks on North Meridian Road Tuesday in Meridian. The work is part of Phase 2 of the Split Corridor Project, set to wrap up in October.

Highway District officials have been helpful. They’ve put up alternate access signs on North Main Street and posted maps online that show how you can get to the roughly 30 businesses impacted by the closure.

“They’ve worked with us quite a bit,” Palmer said.

Businesses on Main also help promote alternate routes to Meridian Road, ACHD Project Manager Adam Zaragoza said.

To prepare for the road closure, ACHD officials went door to door to impacted businesses and homes for feedback

and discussion. They continue to hold public meetings and email construction updates.

“We’ve had a really good working relationship with the businesses,” Zaragoza said.

Having the road completely closed off rather than allowing a lane of traffic through — something that was not well-received at first, he said — speeds up construction by six months.

In late February the biggest challenge starts: reconstructing the high-traffic area of East Fairview Avenue between Meridian Road and Main Street, Zaragoza said. One lane will

stay open in each direction, but through-traffic drivers may find it easier to change their route until construction is done.

CONNECT Project website: meridiansplitcorridor.org — sign up for updates, see dates for town hall meetings Next public meeting: Feb. 20, 6 p.m., at Meridian City Hall Email: projects@achdidaho.org Phone: (208) 387-6100

Snowfall this year is above average in Ada County Road crews, school district and police respond to icy roads

by Holly Beech

orth Dakotans and Minnesotans might scoff at local drivers’ reactions to snow on the roads, but there’s no denying snow makes an everyday commute more treacherous.

Here’s how Meridian agencies react when snow hits.

Priorities: Main roadways, signalized intersections, hills, bridge decks, near hospitals and schools

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IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Jan. 24 15 property damages wrecks 8 slide-offs 7 stalled motorists Jan. 10 15 property damages wrecks 6 injury crashes 6 slide-offs 5 stalled motorists Numbers as reported to dispatch. n Source: Meridian Police Sgt. John Gonzales

Treat the roads with de-icer; salt and sand when it’s too cold for de-icer. n Use special crew where needed. state roads: I-84, Connector, JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT Maintains Eagle Road north of I-84, Meridian Road How do you decide whether or not 24: Hours a day crews respond to weather south of I-84 to have school? conditions during and after storms 4:45 a.m.: A few district employees 50 vehicles that respond to winter storms MERIDIAN POLICE DEPARTMENT test out the roads in regions of the n Treat priority routes with de-icer, sand Here’s a look at what officials handled on 384-square-mile district. and salt. recent snowy days: 5 a.m.: Check if nearby districts n Plow roadways north and south of Jan. 29, as of 11:45 a.m. will close. Possibly check in with Interstate 84.

12 property damages wrecks transportation officials. n Potentially unclog frozen or snow2 injury crashes 5:45 a.m.: Decide covered storm drains.

8 stalled motorists n

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5-7 inches Jan. 29 in some parts of Ada County.

2.5 inches in December 12 inches: average snowfall each winter n Source: KBOI-TV2 Chief Meteorologist Vin Crosby. Snow report site: Boise Airport.

SNOWFALL 10.8 inches in January, including

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The district avoids starting school late because several students are bussed to programs at nearby schools midday.

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LOCAL NEWS PET OF THE WEEK

Submitted by Meridian Humane Society

Mary is a 3-year-old female Bluetick Coonhound mix. She appears to be house trained, walks OK on a leash and knows some basic commands. Mary can be a little shy; she might be best in a calmer household where she can become a dedicated, best four-footed friend! Her adoption fee is $23.50 plus the cost of her spay. For more information on Mary and our other dogs, please visit meridianhumanesociety.org or call 794-0944.

GOING PLACES

Jennifer Hetherington recently joined Eaglebased time tracking technology company TSheets as VP of marketing. She will lead the development and execution of brand and marketing strategy for the SaaS time management application used by more than 100,000 employees in the U.S. and around the world.

Hawley Troxell, Idaho’s largest, full-service, business law firm, hired Terrance Paternoster as the firm’s information systems and accounting manager. Paternoster is a licensed CPA with more than 15 years of experience in information systems and accounting managerial positions.

DEATHS

Betty Marie Shannon, 83,

of Fruitland, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at her home in Fruitland.

Services are pending with ShafferJensen Memory Chapel, Payette. 208642-3333

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New law firm formed in Boise BOISE — Two civil trial lawyers have formed a new law firm in Boise.

Steven Andersen and Thomas Banducci started Andersen Banducci PLLC, a firm that specializes in complex, high-stakes litigation and represents both defendants and plaintiffs. They are joined by Benjamin Schwartzman, Wade Woodard, Amanda Brailsford and four other attorneys.

Andersen has tried more than 100 civil cases to verdict, including a recent $56 million damages award for a defective agricultural chemical. Banducci has litigated commercial issues in more than 20 states.

The firm is located in the U.S. Bank Plaza in downtown Boise at 101 S. Capitol Blvd., Suite 1600.

Employees volunteer 53K hours MERIDIAN — Employees of Spokane, Wash.based Sterling Bank contributed more than 53,000 volunteer hours to nearly 2,000 charitable organizations in 2012.

Branches in Meridian, Eagle and Boise contributed more than 1,700 volunteer hours to nonprofits including the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, Boys and Girls Club of Ada County and Jobs Daughters International.

About 13,000 hours were contributed through Sterling’s employee volunteer time-off program established in 2012. Sterling provides employees with 12 paid hours per year to volunteer during work hours with a nonprofit, school or public service organization of their choice through the program.

The estimated dollar value of the volunteer hours is about $1.1 million based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rate.

Sterling Bank has branches in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and in California as Sonoma Bank.

My Fit Foods holds grand opening EAGLE — My Fit Foods celebrated the grand opening of its new Eagle location with a ribbon cutting Wednesday.

My Fit Foods, which sells healthy meals and snacks to go, opened its first location on the corner of Eagle Road and Franklin in Meridian March 16. The new Eagle store at 600 S. Rivershore Lane, Suite 100, is the fourth Idaho location opened by Donn R. Wilson. Other locations include the Boise Towne Square Mall and the Ram Plaza in Boise. A fifth location is planned for Nampa.

“This isn’t a job for me, this is a mission,” Wilson said. “I wanted (My Fit Foods) in Idaho because it’s hard to eat healthy. It’s a chance to give something to the public that is really needed. The whole country needs this concept.”

My Fit Foods has also partnered with local schools including Galileo Math and Science Magnet School in Eagle and Challenger School in Meridian to provide healthy lunch options for kids.

For more information visit facebook.com/myfitfoodsidaho or myfitfoods.com.

THINGS TO DO

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Today MERIDIAN — First day for picnic shelter reservations, Parks and Recreation Office, Meridian City Hall, ste. 206, 33 E. Broadway Ave. Or call 888-3579. Reservations can be made for any date from March 16 to Oct. 31.

MERIDIAN — Preschool art or Silly songs & Dance; 10:30 a.m. (art); 1:30 p.m.(songs), Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Sign up at the library.

Saturday MERIDIAN — Annual Gospel Music Workshop and Concert, 8:30 a.m., Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene, 150 W. Maestra St., $25. Register at 378-7774; 362-3528. Everyone welcome.

MERIDIAN — Become a Teacher, 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, free.

Learn about being a certified Idaho teacher. Register at abcte.org.

Monday MERIDIAN — Baby Bugs and Book Busters; 11:30 a.m. (bugs); 4:30 p.m.(busters), Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Sign up at the library.

MERIDIAN — Free Parenting Classes, 6:30 -8 p.m., Boys and Girls Club Meridian. parentingsos.com.

Tuesday MERIDIAN — Bilingual storytime, Preteens; PJ storytimes; 10 a.m. (bilingual); 4:30 p.m. (preteens sign-up program). 7 p.m. (PJs), Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane. Sign up at the library.

MERIDIAN — Morning Book Club for grown-ups, 10:30 a.m., Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.

Free.

MERIDIAN — Sjogren’s Syndrome Support Group meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Boise First Community Center, 3852 N. Eagle Rd. Open to all interested parties. Discussion on latest dental Sjogren’s issues. Q&A period.

Wednesday MERIDIAN — Tot time or Preschool storytime; 10 a.m., Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.

MERIDIAN — State of City address, 3:59 p.m., Meridian Middle School, Mayor Tammy de Weerd.

Thursday MERIDIAN — Tot time or Preschool storytime; 10 a.m., Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane.

MERIDIAN — The Meridian Singers, 7:30-9 p.m., The Music Den, 245 E. Blue Heron Lane. Women’s group a cappella in barbershop style. The ability to read music is not necessary. For more information, call 724-6311.

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schools Stem vs. traditional curriculum

Improved science classrooms “The main idea is to use Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math as both subjects themselves or the lens through which you look at other subjects,” Joint School District No. 2 spokesman Eric Exline said. n Subjects like reading and writing also have more of a STEM focus. “For example, more time spent on nonfiction reading or writing papers on science topics,” Exline said. n

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Joint School District No. 2 STEM programs include: 4 elementary schools, including Barbara Morgan 2 middle schools — one with science focus, one with technology focus 2 professional technical programs for high-schoolers

LEARN MORE Within the next month, the district will schedule informational meetings about the STEM program for parents.

Check meridianschools.org for updates.

Linder Elementary will become a STEM academy Science-focused school to be named after Barbara Morgan

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ormer astronaut Barbara Morgan’s name will be on the front of Linder Elementary starting this fall.

The under-capacity, 33-year-old school is being redesignated as Barbara Morgan STEM Academy, meaning its curriculum will emphasize science, technology, engineering and math. The specific focus out of those four areas will be determined, Joint School District No. 2 spokesman Eric Exline said.

The district’s Board of Trustees made the change official

by Holly Beech Jan. 22. Linder’s principal, Melhbeech@mymeridianpress.com anie Koch, will transfer to the © 2013 Meridian Press new Willow Creek Elementary this fall, and the district will hire a principal for the Barbara Morgan academy.

Morgan, who said she is honored by the name choice, has helped schools across the country increase their STEM focus.

“I am excited about all the opportunities they’ll have to explore and discover and engage in the wonderful world of STEM,” Morgan said of the Meridian students. “… And especially at the elementary level, where they are and can be natural explorers.”

The district has several other STEM academies for K-12 students.

“We have been working on expanding different educational opportunities and choices across all of our district,” Exline said.

Along with Linder’s current 317 students, enrollment will open up to households in North Meridian. This will help Linder reach capacity and relieve the burden on the over-crowded Hunter and Prospect elementary schools, Exline said. If too many students enroll, a lottery will determine who gets in.

“We have used ‘magnet’ programs as a way to fill under-enrolled schools,” he said. “... The Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is a way to balance enrollment while giving parents more educational choices.”

Parents who want to keep their kids in a traditional elementary school can send their students to a sister school that the district designates, Exline said.

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Linder Elementary Principal Melanie Koch talks to second-grader Lizbeth Fuentes after school Wednesday in Meridian. Linder will be redesignated as Barbara Morgan STEM Academy in the fall, and Koch will become the principal at the new Willow Creek Elementary.

John Rollins School: Mountain View High School Subjects: U.S. History 10 and Global Perspectives at MVHS, U.S. History 11 in night school and summer school.

Years of experience: 3 years at Mountain View High School, 2 years night/summer school Post-secondary education: B.A. from BSU Family: Wife Kim, daughter Jessica, son Shelby, and Stuey (the most beautiful and sweetest golden retriever who ever lived).

Memorable: I printed a copy of Lee Iacocca’s quote about teaching for my principal and he hung it in his office! “In a completely rational society, the best of us would aspire to be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something less, because passing civilization along from one generation to the next ought to be the highest honor and the highest responsibility anyone could have.”

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3) That more people believed in (old fashioned?) values like respect, honesty and courtesy.

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If you could give a piece of advice to those thinking about, or studying to become an educator, what would it be?

Surround yourself with positive people and avoid negativity. Think of the best teacher you ever had (Dr. Shelton Woods!) and try to emulate them.

If you’re not totally committed to being a great teacher, do something else!

As an educator, what has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced?

My biggest challenge is convincing students how much of a positive influence they can have on n Know a great Meridian teacher or student? Email their own lives, and the lives of others. I tell my FAVORITES kids, “You don’t have to wait to be great!” George reporter Nick Groff at news@mymeridianpress.com.

Book: “The Lakota Way” by Joseph Marshall Harrison was 15, Paul McCartney was 16, and John Movie: “The American President” Lennon was 17 when they formed the Beatles. The Place visited: Civil War battlefields Quote: “To be good is noble, but to show others how 26th amendment lowered the voting age from to be good is nobler, and no trouble.” — Mark Twain 21 to 18, mostly due to teenagers and college students who exercised their constitutional right to protest through peaceful assembly.

Explain why you chose the education profession: If you could have three wishes, what I believe the future of America depends on the would they be? students of today, and teaching U.S. History allows 1) That more parents would get involved me the opportunity to teach my students the in their children’s education. The common impact they can make on the future. They need to denominator for students who excel in appreciate the blessings of being Americans and school, and later in life, is parents who are embrace their responsibilities in contributing to committed to them. Abigail Adams had our country. the perfect mantra for raising children: “Be good and do good!”

What is the most interesting, funny or 2) That our elected officials had the memorable story from your teaching career? same health care and retirement plans

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of 33 one-room school houses located in and around Meridian, Star and Eagle. Originally called Class A School District No. 2, a portion of Canyon County was added in 1963, and district was renamed Joint School District No. 2, a reference to the district “joining” two counties.

The school district’s first bond levy was in 1957.

The levy passed by a 73.8 percent margin, resulting in the construction of the district’s four oldest elementary schools: Meridian, Mary McPherson, Eagle and Ustick.

Joint School District No. 2 currently has 49 schools, including five traditional high schools and three alternative high schools; nine middle schools that include two alternative schools; one K-8 school; and 30 elementary schools.

The school district’s transportation department transports on average 13,405 students to school each day on 211 buses. During the school year, the buses log slightly less than 3 million miles.

The school district’s food services department prepares 3,374,768 meals a year, or about 19,700, making it the largest food service program in Idaho.

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Hayden Tuma (138 pounds), JonJay Chavez (145), Logan Blackwood (195), Kris McFarlane (152) each won their weight classes as Centennial finished second at the Red Halverson Invite in Rupert on Saturday.

MountainView guards are setting the pace for another postseason run Greg Kreller/MP

he competition at Mountain View High does not stop when a whistle blows or when the scoreboard clock ticks down to zeros. It doesn’t come to a halt when Tanner Percifield and Branson Trube step off the basketball court. n The teammates and backcourt mates compliment each other during games and battle with one another for statistics that their coach holds above all else, including points. n Such was the case earlier this season, when Percifield broke a school record with seven steals against Caldwell in the Mavericks’ season opening victory on Nov. 27. Eight games and 31 days later, Trube had nine steals in a win over Eagle on Dec. 28.

“The hustle stat is something that I’ve preached since I’ve been coaching,” said eighth-year Mavericks coach Jon Nettleton, who started coaching high school basketball in Wisconsin in 1996 after playing at Division III University of Wisconsin-Superior.

“Everyone knows who scores the points.

I’ve really put a premium on these hustle stats. ... It’s a stat that plays a huge outcome in the game.”

Percifield and Trube continue to lead the way gathering assists, rebounds and steals, but have also made their mark in the more glamorous statistical department.

Percifield entered Wednesday’s 56-43 win over Centennial averaging 14.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game.

The 6-foot senior guard is the player the Mavericks want to get the ball to, “because the kid can shoot,” Nettleton said.

Percifield scored 34 points against Capital on Dec. 11, converting 10-of-19 field goals, including five 3-pointers. He also sank 9-of-11 shots from the free-throw line, where he is making 77 percent this season.

Percifield also adds experience. He’s been on the varsity all four seasons and

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Braiden Shaw had 28 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals in Eagle’s 94-62 win over Vallivue on Saturday, and then he had 16 points and 10 rebounds in a 67-61 win against Timberline on Wednesday.

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Boys basketball: Meridian at Boise, 7:30 p.m.; Eagle at Mountain View, 7:30 p.m.; Borah at Rocky Mountain, 7:30 p.m.; Centennial at Capital, 7:30 p.m.; Nampa Christian at North Star, 7:30 p.m.; Compass Honors at Victory Charter, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling: Eagle at Dick Fleischman Duals at Pocatello High, 3 p.m.

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helped lead the Mavericks to the 5A state championship in 2011.

He did not get to play alongside his brother, Tyson Percifield, a former 5A Southern Idaho Conference Player of the Year, during the title run. Tyson Percifield injured his knee days before the state tournament and could not play.

Now, the two are thinking about playing on the same college team. Tyson Percifield is no longer attending Carroll College, where he was playing basketball, and is exploring his options, Tanner Percifield said.

The brothers are both being recruited by Northwest Nazarene, said Tanner Percifield, who also is being recruited by Lewis-Clark State and Drake.

“I think he wants to come play with me,” Tanner Percifield said. “That would be a lot of fun.”

Thus far, Percifield and Trube are excelling playing side-by-side.

Trube stepped into the starting lineup as a sophomore last season due to an injury to

Girls basketball: 5A District III tournament at Rocky Mountain/Meridian; 4A District III Tournament at High Seed; 3A District III Tournament at Treasure Valley Community College; 2A District III Tournament at TBA; 1A Division I District III Tournament at TBA Wrestling: Eagle at Dick Fleischman Duals at Pocatello High, 3 p.m.

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Boys basketball: Mountain View at Vallivue, 7:30 p.m.; Meridian at Rocky Mountain, 7:30 p.m.; Capital at Eagle, 7:30 p.m.; Centennial at Boise, 7:30 p.m.; Victory Charter at Notus, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball: 5A District III tournament at Rocky Mountain/Meridian; 4A District III Tournament at High Seed; 3A District III Tournament at Treasure Valley Community College; 2A District III Tournament at TBA; 1A Division I District III Tournament at TBA

Leo Barba (285 pounds), Darrian Lobato (195) and Alex Hansen (106) all worked pins in a 5A SIC team defeat against rival Mountain View on Wednesday.

Mountain View’s starting point guard. He hasn’t left the position. The 5-foot-11 junior played with a broken nose last year and did not miss a game when a bursa sac in his left elbow was infected this year.

He’s the gritty, speedy player who knows his future is on the baseball diamond, not basketball court, but that hasn’t deterred him from racking up those hustle stats to help the Mavericks win games.

Trube has talked with coaches from Pac12 baseball programs at Oregon State, Stanford, Washington and Washington State.

College of Idaho also has watched him play.

“Baseball’s what I want to do, so I’m just hoping I can get somewhere that will let me play,” said Trube, who plays center field for the Mavericks.

He entered Wednesday’s basketball game averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.0 steals per game for the Mavericks, who enter tonight’s game against Eagle tied with Rocky Mountain for second place in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference at 14-3 overall and 12-3 in league play.

“He just brings a certain level of toughness,” Nettleton said. “His talent level is off the charts.”

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Boys basketball: Cole Valley at North Star, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball: 5A District III tournament at Rocky Mountain/Meridian; 4A District III Tournament at Bishop Kelly Wrestling: Vallivue at Rocky Mountain, 7 p.m.; Mountain View at Eagle, 7:30 p.m.

Lane Chadwick won the 170-pound title to lead Mountain View to a fourthplace finish Saturday at the Red Halverson Invitational in Rupert.

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Boys basketball: Boise at Eagle, 7:30 p.m.; Timberline at Centennial, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball: 4A District III Tournament at Bishop Kelly; 3A District III Tournament at Treasure Valley Community College; 2A District III Tournament at TBA; 1A Division I District III Tournament at TBA Wrestling: Eagle at Meridian, 7 p.m.

The Rocky Mountain girls basketball team won the 5A SIC title and started district play Thursday. Rachel Lorentson had 12 points and Taylor Nate added 11 points in a 41-30 win Jan. 24 vs.

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You might say she’s the face of Meridian Press. But she’s not the only person producing the news each week.

For starters, we have solicited columns and regular features from community leaders, the city of Meridian and Joint School District No. 2. We appreciate the help from these folks.

We also have several folks in our Idaho Press-Tribune newsroom helping “behind the scenes.”

Local Editor Charlotte Wiemerslage, right, knows Meridian inside and out. She moved to Meridian with her parents, Joe and Vicki Taylor, in 1994, where she attended Linder Elementary School. She also attended Meridian Middle School and graduated from Eagle High School in 2003.

Charlotte has a good feel for how Meridian used to be when it was a smaller community, and she appreciates the exploding growth that’s led to more shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities.

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Business Reporter Torrie Cope will handle new business and “Going Places” briefs and writes the weekly “5 things” for the On the Town page.

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Sports Editor Tom Fox is coordinating the Sports page with help from Assistant Sports Editor John Wustrow and prep reporter Bruce Mason.

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ood should be fresh — not frozen, not processed, not microwaved. That’s chef Rick Valenzuela’s philosophy, which is why he grocery shops for Rick’s Press Room twice a day.

“Anything you eat tonight was purchased and prepped today,” Valenzuela said. “We don’t have a microwave, we have a very small freezer, and we have about three canned items.”

The bright, one-room restaurant will a full bar and friendly service has framed newspaper articles on the walls that date back to the times of JFK. Rick’s Press Room itself opened during a notable time in history — the economy’s last healthy year before the recession. It opened on Valenzuby Holly Beech ela’s 40th birthday, Aug. 11, 2007. hbeech@mymeridianpress.com But one fortunate twist helped the restaurant © 2013 Meridian Press stay afloat, Valenzuela said. Guy Fieri visited Meridian in 2010 to feature Rick’s Press Room on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” making Valenzuela’s unique dishes — particularly the Salmon in Potato — famous across the country.

Owner Rick Valenzuela named the restaurant Rick’s Press Room because he majored in English literature and collects newspapers.

“It’s fun for me, and it’s one of those things, we’ve always said news is kind of a moment in time, so is when you have a good meal,” he said.

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Valenzuela’s culinary skills have taken him from San Diego to France to New York.

“A lot of chefs open a restaurant, but they have a team of line cooks and sous chefs. I cook every piece of food that leaves this kitchen. I have one right hand man (and) we prep all the food,” Valenzuela said. Sometimes this means you’ll wait a few minutes longer for your food.

“But the folks who get what we’re doing here, they love it,” he said. “… We put a lot of attention into presentation and details and flavors.”

While Rick’s busy cooking, his wife, Julie, their 15-year-old daughter, Abbey, and a small staff serve the food.

Customer interaction has been the most rewarding part of owning a restaurant, the Meridian couple said.

“You get to know your neighbor a little bit more,” Rick said. “We’re in a different world now. So many times you get so busy and you don’t really know who lives in your neighborhood. We’ve had a chance to meet some wonderful people.”

Don’t forget to make your mark before you leave — the restaurant walls are covered in permanent marker messages by customers from around the world.

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Beene McBride’s basketball jersey to be retired

ABOUT JACKIE BEENE McBRIDE

n Graduated from Brigham Young University in 1984 with a degree in family sciences and child development n Has lived in Meridian with her husband Brent McBride for 19 years.

They have three children and three grandchildren. n Works at Allstate Insurance, Danny Robertson agency n Assistant coach for the Compass Charter High School girls’ basketball team

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t 6-foot, Jackie Beene McBride was hard to defend during her basketball career at Brigham Young University from 1978 to 1982. The All-American had more than 2,000 career points — something only four other BYU women have accomplished.

McBride, of Meridian, will be honored Feb. 23 when she becomes one of two BYU female basketball players to have their jersey retired.

“I’m just still in shock,” McBride said. Family members and friends — one coming from as far as Florida — will join McBride Feb. 23 in Provo, Utah, for the BYU half-time ceremony honoring her basketball career.

McBride grew up playing sports in Michigan and then in Utah — including a successful track and field career in high school —

by Holly Beech hbeech@mymeridianpress.com but wasn’t introduced to basket© 2013 Meridian Press ball until junior high.

“In eighth grade they said I could play basketball, and I said ‘What’s that?’” she said.

With enough practice and feedback, McBride’s talent and love for basketball grew.

That love is what opened the door for her to go to college.

“My coach came to me and said, ‘Where do you want to go to college?’ And I said, ‘Well, I can’t afford college.’ And she said, ‘Jackie, you can go anywhere you want. I’ve got offers on my desk right now.’”

With the help of good people around her, McBride said, she went on to athletic and academic success.

BASKETBALL CAREER Played at BYU from 1978-1982 6-foot guard/forward n 2,191 career points — third time all-leading scorer at BYU n Career stats: 680 rebounds; 390 assists; 293 steals; 92 blocks n Sophomore year: Field goal percentage of 52.2 percent, ranked eighth nationwide n n

RECOGNITION INCLUDES: Inducted into the BYU Hall of Fame, 1999 n Two-time Wade Trophy Finalist (national player of the year) n

More information: http://tinyurl.com/ bcsg5jg

Left: Jackie Beene McBride, No. 22 for Brigham Young University, takes a jump shot. (BYUcougars.com) Above: From left, son Michael McBride and his fiancee, Brooke Eisenbeiss; daughter Andi and granddaughter Jane; Jackie McBride and husband Brent; grandson Owen, son-in-law Jacob Darrington, daughter Erin, grandson Ryan. (Submitted by Jackie Beene McBride) “That was a great accomplishment for me to graduate, that was tough for me, especially while playing ball, because playing ball is your full-time job.”

McBride’s No. 22 jersey lists both her maiden name — Beene — and her married name, because by the time McBride got married her junior year, her name was already well-known in the college basketball world. She’s proud her maiden name is included, honoring her family’s legacy. Her father, she noted, passed away almost two years ago and would have been proud to see the family name on her retired jersey.

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